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Home My WebLink About04-19-2022 1 April 19, 2022 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA SESSION April 19, 2022 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located in the Iredell County Government Center 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chairman James Mallory Vice Chairman Melissa Neader Scottie Brown Gene Hope Board Members Participating Remotely Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Finance Director Deb Cheek, Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson, and Administrative Assistant Cindy Nicholson. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustments: Clarification Administrative Item VIII.4 is approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) not contract. Vice Chair Neader recognized Luke Pannenbacker, a freshman at South Iredell High School. Luke is president of the Freshman Student Council and considering a career in government. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Fire Tax Oversight Committee for approval of Budget Amendment #40 and allocate $206,670 from the Countywide Fire Service District Fund Balance to Cool Springs VFD for exterior repairs to Station 2 due to long-term water damage: Ken Greene said the initial grading of the site resulted in the building sitting lower than the final grade. The result is water impingement into the structure and significant degredation of the exterior. The roof of the facility was recently replaced and this second phase will correct the drainage issues around the station. Greene said the Fire Tax Oversight Committee discussed the item and feels the request meets the qualifications for emergency repairs. This item was placed on consent. 2 April 19, 2022 Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on May 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in regard to a text amendment to the Land Development Code: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the proposed text amendment is to include where the State added a requirement for local jurisdictions to allow density averaging, therefore if a property owner is within any of the particular watersheds they could take the density allowed on one particular property and apply it to another, but it has to be from the same watershed to the same watershed. Todd said it will typically be seen where owners wish to increase the density. The process would require Board of Adjustment approval. This item was placed on consent. Request from ECOM for approval to award the RFQ to Mission Critical Partners for Radio Communications Consulting and Engineering Services: Purchasing and Contracts Manager David Sifford requested approval to award RFQ to Mission Critical Partners for Radio Communications Consulting, and Engineering Services. Sifford said during their Fall/Winter Retreat, the Board approved moving forward with a County Wide Viper Simulcast Radio Project as part of the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Considerations in order to provide for one consolidated radio system for all Iredell County Emergency Radio Communications. Two qualifications packages were received after posting the Request for Qualifications for the Radio Consultant and Engineering Services for this project. Mission Critical Partners was selected as the most qualified consultant to work with the County on the project. Sifford said the project will bring both Interoperability and better coverage, enhancing radio operations for all Emergency Responders on the NC Viper Radio system. The Consultant/Engineer will work with the County to provide project oversight and engineering services, working closely with State Engineers to ensure radio operability and coverage needs of every agency in need of emergency communications are taken into consideration. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for consideration of Offer to Purchase and Contract for surplus real property located on Harmony Highway and to begin the upset bid process: In July, 2020, the Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing staff to work with Allen Tate Realtors in conducting an upset bid process for a parcel of surplus real property owned by Iredell County. The property is located at 4600 Harmony Highway in Harmony, NC. If the Board chooses to accept the offer of $5,000, we will begin an upset bid process on the property. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for approval and adoption of an assessment tool and criteria for prequalification of contractors on the Government Center Window and Brick Restoration Project: Sifford said the County is working on a Window and Brick Restoration Project on the Government Center. Due to the specialized nature of the project and because of the age of the building, prequalification of the bidders is necessary. In compliance with NC Gen. Statute 143-135.8, the Board must adopt the assessment tool and criteria used for the prequalification process on the project. 3 April 19, 2022 Chairman Mallory requested a change to subsection 1 – 2.66. A negative needs to be added or the language changed. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for approval of Budget Amendment #41 to appropriate additional Department of Juvenile Justice funds to Children's Hope Alliance in the amount of $10,000 and to transfer $7,000 from administration to Children's Hope Alliance: Finance Director Deb Cheek requested approval of Budget Amendment #41. The Department of Juvenile Justice has allocated an additional $10,000 for Children's Hope Alliance for JCPC funding. In addition, because of not meeting in person for the majority of the fiscal year, $7,000 in unneeded administration funds are being transferred to Children's Hope Alliance. This item was placed on consent. Request from Tax Administration for approval of March 2022 Refunds and Releases: This item was placed on consent. Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes fro m the meeting on April 5, 2022: This item was placed on consent. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Houpe reminded the Board of the NCACC District 12 meeting this Thursday at 5:30pm at Cooperative Extension. The Board moved into Closed Session at 5:38pm. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES April 19, 2022 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. 4 April 19, 2022 Board Members Present Chairman James Mallory Vice Chairman Melissa Neader Scottie Brown Gene Houpe Board Members Participating Remotely Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson, and Administrative Assistant Cindy Nicholson. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory. INVOCATION: Chairman Mallory asked everyone to bow their heads for a moment of silence or reflection. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustments: Clarification Administrative Item VIII.4 is approval of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) not contract. Vice Chair Neader recognized Luke Pannenbacker, a freshman at South Iredell High School. Luke is president of the Freshman Student Council and considering a career in government. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Request from ECOM to proclaim April as 911 Education Month: Proclamation Iredell County Board of Commissioners Establishing April as “National 9-1-1 Education Month” Whereas, 9-1-1 is nationally recognized as the number to call in an emergency to receive immediate help from police, fire, EMS or other appropriate emergency response entities; Whereas, in 1967, the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that a "single number should be established" nationwide for reporting emergency situations and other Federal Government Agencies and various governmental officials also supported and encouraged the recommendation; 5 April 19, 2022 Whereas, in 1968, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) announced that it would establish the digits 9-1-1 as the emergency code throughout the United States; Whereas, 9-1-1 was designated by Congress as the national emergency call number under the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999; Whereas, the ENHANCE 911 Act of 2004 established enhanced 9-1-1 as “a high national priority” as part of our Nation’s homeland security and public safety; Whereas, it is important that policy makers at all levels of government understand the importance of 9-1-1, how the system works today and steps that are needed to modernize the 9-1-1 system; Whereas, the 9-1-1 system is the connection between the eyes and ears of the public and the emergency response system in the U.S. and is often the first to know of emergencies of all magnitudes making 9-1-1 a significant homeland security asset; Whereas, there are over 6,000 9-1-1 public safety answering points (PSAPs) serving more than 3,000 counties and parishes throughout the United States; Whereas, PSAPs answer more than two hundred million 9-1-1 calls each year in the United States and a growing number of 9-1-1 calls are made using wireless and IP- based communications services; Whereas, a growing segment of the population, including the deaf and hard of hearing and individuals with speech disabilities, are increasingly communicating with non- traditional text, video and instant messaging communications services and expect these services to be able to connect directly to 9-1-1; Whereas, the growth and variety of means of communications, including mobile and IP-based systems, impose challenges for accessing 9-1-1 and implementing enhanced 9-1-1 and require increased education and awareness about their capabilities; Whereas, numerous other N-1-1 and 800 number services exist for non-emergency situations, including 2-1-1, 3-1-1, 5-1-1, 7-1-1, 8-1-1, poison control centers and mental health hotlines, and the public needs to be educated on when to use these services in addition to or instead of 9-1-1; Whereas, people of all ages use 9-1-1 and it is critical to educate the public of all ages on the proper use of 9-1-1; Whereas, senior citizens are at high risk for needing access to 9-1-1 and a large segment of this population is learning to use new technology; Whereas, thousands of 9-1-1 calls are made every year by children properly trained on the use of 9-1-1 resulting in lives saved which underscores the critical importance of training children early in life about 9-1-1; 6 April 19, 2022 Whereas, there is widespread misuse of the 9-1-1 system, including prank and non- emergency calls, which can result in costly and inefficient use of 9-1-1 and emergency response resources and a need to reduce this practice; Whereas, parents, teachers, and all other caregivers need to play an active role in 9-1-1 education for children, but will do so only after being first educated themselves; Whereas, there are many avenues for 9-1-1 public educations such as safety fairs, school presentations, libraries, churches, businesses, PSAP tours or open houses, civic organizations and senior citizen centers; Whereas, children, parents, PTA and teachers are important groups to educate about the importance of 9-1-1 through targeted outreach efforts to public and private school systems; Whereas, we as a nation should strive to annually, host at least one educational event in every school in the country every year regarding the proper use of 9-1-1; Whereas, an established National 9-1-1 Education Month could include public awareness events, including conferences and media outreach, training activities for parents, teachers, school administrators, other care givers and businesses; educational events in schools and other appropriate venues; and production and distribution of educational content on 9-1-1 designed to educate people of all ages on the importance and proper use of 9-1-1; Whereas, Americans deserve the finest education, we can offer regarding 9-1-1 education: Now, therefore be it Resolved, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognizes April as “National 9-1-1 Education Month” Adopted this 19th day of April, 2022. MOTION by Commissioner Brown to approve the proclamation as presented. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ⁕⁕⁕⁕ APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Presentation of the Iredell County Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) Annual Report for cases reviewed in 2021: CFPT Chair Laura Johnson said in 2021, the Iredell County CFPT reviewed 19 child deaths that occurred in 2020. The team identified one (1) system problem and the team recommended providing child passenger safety seats and the necessary training for selected staff members on proper installation to ensure children receiving care through DSS are correctly restrained in a child passenger safety seat. The team purchased child passenger safety 7 April 19, 2022 seats for DSS to use as needed. Select DSS staff attended training on correct installation of child passenger safety seats. A Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) will ensure proper installation before the child uses the seat unless in an emergency situation. If seat is used in an emergency situation, the family will follow-up with CPST as soon as possible to check installation of seat. Johnson said the team received a letter from the State Chief Medical Examiner commending the team for identifying a system problem surrounding suicide deaths and creating a strategy to implement within the school system. The team was not able to implement the system action due to the pandemic closing schools but it is still something the team is interested in doing in the near future. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Beth Mull summarized the following Administrative Matters during the Pre-Agenda meeting held at 5pm:  Request from the Fire Tax Oversight Committee for approval of Budget Amendment #40 and allocate $206,670 from the Countywide Fire Service District Fund Balance to Cool Springs VFD for exterior repairs to Station 2 due to long-term water damage.  Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on May 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in regard to a text amendment to the Land Development Code.  Request from ECOM for approval to award RFQ to Mission Critical Partners for Radio Communications Consulting and Engineering Services.  Request from the Finance Department for consideration of Offer to Purchase and Contract for surplus real property located on Harmony Highway and to begin the upset bid process.  Request from the Finance Department for approval and adoption of an assessment tool and criteria for prequalification of contractors on the Government Center Window and Brick Restoration Project.  Request from the Finance Department for approval of Budget Amendment #41 to appropriate additional Department of Juvenile Justice funds to Children's Hope Alliance in the amount of $10,000 and to transfer $7,000 from administration to Children's Hope Alliance.  Request from Tax Administration for approval of March 2022 Refunds and Releases.  Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the meeting on April 5, 2022. MOTION by Commissioner Brown to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) 8 April 19, 2022 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Cheryl Pletcher, 107 Foxtail Drive, spoke on the sanctity of life. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Houpe reminded the Board of the NCACC District 12 meeting this Thursday at 5:30pm at Cooperative Extension. COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT County Manager Beth Mull provided an update on the following items:  One Stop (Early voting) will be begin on Thursday, April 28 and continue through May 14th. The sites include: Iredell County Board of Elections 203 Stockton Street Statesville; War Memorial Building 220 N. Maple Street Mooresville; Lake Norman Fire Dept. 1518 Brawley School Rd. Mooresville; Troutman Town Library 215 W. Church Street Troutman; Harmony American Legion Bldg 3085 Harmony Hwy, Harmony. CLOSED SESSION Chairman Mallory said a Closed Session was held immediately following pre-agenda for Economic Development and Attorney Client. There is one item action item. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe made a motion to call for a public hearing on May 3, 2022 at 7pm, regarding an economic development incentive of up to $675,000 over a three -year period for Project NC Park 40/77 based on a minimum investment of $50 million and up to $56 million in Iredell County. VOTING Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Brown to adjourn at 7:46pm. The Board will meet for a regular meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 __________________________________ ___________________________________ Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk