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September 6, 2022
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PRE-AGENDA SESSION
September 6, 2022
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday,
September 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located in the Iredell County
Government Center 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. The August 16, 2022 Board of
Commissioners’ regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19 quarantine rules
and other illness.
Board Members Present
Chairman James Mallory
Vice Chairman Melissa Neader
Scottie Brown
Gene Hope
Board Members Absent
Marvin Norman
Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County
Manager Susan Robertson, Finance Director Deb Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Beth Mull went over the
following adjustments:
ADD: VIII.24 Approval to reassign an incentive agreement to an affiliate entity.
CLARIFICATION: Move VIII.20 Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for
Veterans to Presentation of Special Recognitions & Awards.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from the Fire Tax Oversight Committee for approval of Budget Amendment
#13 and to allocate up to $8,000 to West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department from the All -
County Fire Service District Reserve for building repairs: Kent Greene said West Iredell VFD
submitted a proposal to the Board at the budget workshop and the matter was deferred to the Fire
Tax Oversight Committee. The request was discussed at the Fire Tax Oversight Committee held
on 7/28/2022 and was unanimously recommended for approve and send to the Board of
Commissioners for a final decision. The funds will be used to replace the flooring in the station's
training Room and offices.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Parks & Recreation for approval to apply for the 2022 Accessibility for
Parks (AFP) Grant from the NC Parks and Recreations Trust Fund (PARTF) to install a
playground at Jennings Park that will meet the needs of children with physical and
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developmental disabilities: Parks & Recreation Interim Director Jen Winters requested approval
to apply to the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for an Accessibility For Parks grant in the
amount of $500,000 with a $100,000 grant match to install an ADA playground at Jennings Park
which will benefit children with disabilities in Iredell County by providing a special facility that
will meet the unique needs of children with physical and developmental disabilities.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Solid Waste for approval of a Lease Agreement for the 901 Convenience
Center Site: Solid Waste Director Teddy Boller said Solid Waste has for many years leased
property on West Memorial Highway (Highway 901) on which a Solid Waste Convenience Center
is located. Mr. Dalton Campbell sold the property last year to Ronald D. and Jayne G. Taylor. At
the September 21, 2021 meeting, the Board approved a 3-year lease to the new property
owners. There was no payment was due to the new owners in the County's fiscal year ending June
30, 2022, and the lease was never executed. Instead of a 3-year lease, the property owners prefer
a one-year lease with the option for two additional one-year renewals. Rent for FY23 will
be $3,780, with a 5% increase each year, if renewed.
Request from the Tax Assessor to present the Uniform Schedule of Values, approval
of the Public Notice, and set the Public Hearing Date:
Request from Tax Administration for approval of a resolution permitting electronic
listing of personal property: Tax Assessor Fran Elliott requested approval of a resolution to
permit electronic listing of personal property and authorizing electronic signature when listings
are submitted electronically. If approved, the electronic listing application will be available on the
county website for the 2023 listing period. Listings must be received during the listing period
January 1 through January 31, unless an extension request has been approved that extends the
listing period to April 15.
Chairman Mallory noted the Board approved a resolution last year permitting electronic
business listing.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Tax Administration for approval of July 2022 Refunds and Releases:
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Planning & Development for the appointment of members for the
steering committee for the update to the 2030 Horizon Plan: County Manager Beth Mull said
an 11 member steering committee is needed to aid in the update to the 2030 Horizon Plan. Three
Planning Board members who have agreed to serve, plus there will be one member from the
Farmland Preservation Board and a representative from the Economic Development
Corporation. The 6 additional spots will be made up of members of the community that have
expressed interest and volunteered to serve. This project is expected to take approximately 18
months and this group will be meeting monthly throughout the process.
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Planning Staff recommended appointment of the following members:
Planning Board representatives- Kristi Pfeufer, Andy Webster and Jerry Santoni
Farmland Board representative- James Dobson
Economic Development representative- Jenn Bosser
Other- Jeff Cernuto, Richard Coleman, Harry Tsumas, Sean Turner, Jeff Cheek and Bill
Johnson
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Planning & Development for approval of a resolution amending the
Map Review Officer list: County Manager Beth Mull requested to amend the list of Map Review
Officers by adoption of the attached resolution. The City of Statesville and the Town of
Mooresville have needed changes to the list of Review Officers. The General Statutes requires
that all Counties appoint Review Officers to review each plat or map before it is recorded and
certify that it meets the statutory requirements for mapping.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of an amended project ordinance
for the LED project with Iredell-Statesville Schools and to close the fund: Finance Director
Deb Cheek said the Iredell-Statesville LED Project has been completed. Cheek requested approval
to amend the project ordinance to recognize interest earnings and transfer money between
expenditure lines. There is one more pay application and then finance can close this fund.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of Budget Amendment #11 to
appropriate ARP Enabled fund balance to fund a loan program for Fire & Rescue
Departments: Finance Director Deb Cheek requested approval of Budget Amendment #11 in the
amount of $3 million to set aside funds to create a loan program available to Fire & Rescue
Departments. Approval will allow the county to provide support to the public safety volunteer
agencies. Cheek noted the loan program is ARP Enabled fund balance.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to purchase two additional
workstation consoles for the Emergency Communications Center: On behalf of ECOM,
Purchasing Manager David Sifford requested approval to purchase two additional Evans Consoles
for the ECOM 911 Center. The items will be purchased off of the HGAC Cooperative Purchasing
Group. The items have been solicited utilizing Federal Purchasing Guidelines. Bid documents
are available on the HGAC website as well as in the Purchasing Office. The cost of the two
consoles is $62,270.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to purchase three ambulance box
remounts for the Emergency Medical Services Department: Purchasing Manager David
Sifford on behalf of EMS, requested approval to purchase of three ambulance box remounts to
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upgrade three ambulances. The remounts will be purchased off of the Cooperative Purchasing
Group HGAC. The cooperative solicited the services utilizing Federal Purchasing Guidelines. Bid
documents are available on the HGAC website as well as in the Purchasing Office.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of a lease to NC Department of
Agriculture & Consumer Services for office space: Purchasing Manager David Sifford said the
NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has requested to renew its existing lease with
the County for office space at the Iredell County Agriculture Building located at 444 Bristol Drive.
The office space is used by the Forestry Service Division. The request is for a lease renewal of 36
months, at the current lease rate of $5,351.28 annually, or $445.94 monthly.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Fin ance Department for approval to release a Request For
Qualifications to provide planning, design and engineering services for a new ICATS facility
in South Statesville: Purchasing Manager David Sifford requested approval to release a Request
for Qualifications to provide planning, design, and engineering services for a new ICATS facility
in south Statesville.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to select Stewart Engineering as
the Architect for Jennings Park Design - Phase II & III: Purchasing Manager David Sifford
requested approval to select Stewart Engineering as the architect for Jennings Park Design – Phase
II and III. Sifford said the County issued a Request for Qualifications for Engineering, Consulting
and Design Services for Phase II and Phase III of the Jennings Park Project on June 22, 2022. Only
one response was received to the RFQ, from Stewart Engineering. Stewart Engineering was also
the designer for Phase I of the project. The response from Stewart is attached.
Chairman Mallory said the picture of the coverpage is somewhat different than the original
plan.
Mull said that is because some of the fields had to be moved because of the wetlands.
Commissioner Houpe said some of the recommendations have been to have pro-dirt in the
infields instead of grass, removable bases, additional fencing, and to gather pricing on some
additions through the process.
Mull said staff has added all the items to the wishlists. The ball fields have not been
designed yet. Staff will take it as far as it can go depending on the budget.
Commissioner Houpe is excited about the investments being made.
Chairman Mallory asked if the playground is depicted.
Mull said no. The playground will depend on the grant.
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This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to select Edifice General
Contractors as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Jennings Park Project: Purchasing
Manager David Sifford said the County released a Request for Qualifications for a Construction
Manager at Risk for the Jennings Park Project on June 29, 2022. Qualifications packages were
received from Edifice General Contractors, Miles & McClellan Construction and Samet/WC
Construction. A committee reviewed and discussed the three responses. After careful
consideration, checking references and visiting finished projects, Edifice was chosen as the best
fit for Iredell County on the project.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of the scope of work and to
authorize the County Manager to sign the contract with CPL Architecture Engineering and
Planning for developing a Fairgrounds Master Plan: Purchasing Manager David Sifford said
CPL Architecture Engineering and Planning was chosen by the selection committee to work with
Iredell County to develop a Fairgrounds Master Plan. Sifford recommended approving the
attached scope of work for the Fairgrounds Master Plan Project and allow the Manager to negotiate
and approve the associated contract.
Chairman Mallory requested there be two presentations to the Board and a museum or
historical exhibit added as a sixth bullet point.
Commissioner Houpe asked if the stakeholder meetings are being planned.
Mull said yes.
Chairman Mallory said there is going to be engagement with the public, board, and staff.
Request from Administration for approval to award contract to F.L. Blume for the
Government Center Exterior Renovation Project - GC4E: Project Manager David Saleeby said
six years ago, the County set out to restore and renovate the 1899 Iredell County Historical
Courthouse. The biggest enemy of the building was water intrusion. Water was leaking the entire
building envelope roof, basement windows and walls of the building Over the past 5 years, the
roof and basement areas have been completely restored and waterproofed which leaves the exterior
brick and windows renovation to complete the waterproofing project. Over the past year design
and specifications have been developed for the exterior renovation. To ensure the County has a
qualified contractor for project, the bidders were prequalified before submitting a bid. Renaissance
Roofing and F. L. Blum were the only contractors that submitted the prequalification application
and bids for project. Saleeby provided the plans, bids, bid tabs and budget for the project. The
Board of Commissioners are being ask to consider awarding F. L. Blum the Government Center
Exterior Renovation (GC4E) project for a total contact amount of $1,970,300.00. The total project
budget is $2,088,520.00 which includes a 6% contingency.
County Construction Projects Update: An update was provided in the agenda packet for
information only.
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Approval of a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans: Will be
presented at 7pm.
Approval of the Fire/Rescue Emergency Response Standards Committee: County
Manager Beth Mull said at the June 7, 2022 Board of Commissioners' meeting there was a
discussion regarding the ECOM Governance Board. The Board was populated yet the objectives
of the group still needed to be established. In addition, there is already an EMS Peer Review Board
that serves the same purpose similar to the ECOM Law Enforcement Committee; therefore, the
need is to establish a committee for the fire/rescue discipline. After much work, the name of the
group is recommended to be amended to the Fire/Rescue Emergency Response Standards
Committee and the objectives are detailed in the attachment. The document was distributed to all
of the fire and rescue chiefs and feedback was requested. There have been no comments or
suggested modification received.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the July 19 and
August 2, 2022 meetings: There were no additions or corrections.
Approval to reassign an incentive agreement to an affiliate entity: Northpoint
Development, LLC has formed an affiliate entity to hold the property and complete the
development anticipated in the northeast quadrant of the I-40/I-77 interchange. They would like
to assign their incentive to this entity, which is NP BGO NC PARK STATESVILLE, LLC. Motion
to approve assignment of incentive previously granted to Northpoint Development, LLC on April
4, 2022, with the incentive assigned to NP BGO NC Park Statesville, LLC.
This item was placed on consent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
I-CARE Board of Directors – 2 appointments
The I-CARE Board of Directors request the appointment of Lisa Pullis, Program Director
at Iredell County Partnership for Young Children. Pullis will fulfill the required seat of a member
having expertise in the early childhood arena and fill the vacancy created when the former
member relocated. The Board of Directors also request the appointment of Dr. Lisa Mozer to
replace a former member who exhausted their term on the board.
The Board recessed at 6:40pm.
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IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
September 6, 2022
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September
6, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government
Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. The August 16, 2022 Board of Commissioners’
regularly scheduled meeting was cancelled due to COVID-19 quarantine rules and other illness.
Board Members Present
Chairman James Mallory
Vice Chairman Melissa Neader
Scottie Brown
Gene Houpe
Board Members Absent
Marvin Norman
Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County
Manager Susan Robertson, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory.
INVOCATION: Chairman Mallory asked everyone to bow their heads for a moment of
silence or reflection specifically remembering members of the community who have recently
experienced loss.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory.
Vice Chair Neader recognized Boy Scout Troop from Williamson Chapel in Mooresville.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustments:
ADD: VIII.24 Approval to reassign an incentive agreement to an affiliate entity.
CLARIFICATION: Move VIII.20 Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for
Veterans to Presentation of Special Recognitions & Awards.
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the agenda as adjusted.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Approval of a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans: Former
Veteran’s Service Officer Brad Stroud explained the importance of Operation Green Light.
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Chairman Mallory asked that the outside lights of the Government Center be changed to
green to honor the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed
Forces.
Commissioner Houpe expressed appreciation of all the veterans who have and are
serving. Houpe proudly sponsored the resolution.
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
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APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Request from Anna Rice with Iredell Council on Aging, Inc. to present and the
approval of the FY23 Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plan: Anna Rice
presented and requested approval of the FY23 Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding
Plan. She shared statistics and information on programs offered locally.
MOTION by Vice Chair Neader for approval of the FY23 Home and Community Care
Block Grant Funding Plan as presented.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
Review of the 2023 Reappraisal Process: Tax Assessor Fran Elliott formally submitted
Schedules. The 2023 Reappraisal is in process. A required component of the reappraisal process,
per NCGS 105-317, is the development, submittal, public notice and review, and final adoption by
the Board of County Commissioners of the Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards, and Rules.
There are two Schedules, one to be used in appraising real property at market value and one to be
used in appraising property at present-use value. Once adopted the Schedules will be used to
uniformly and equitably value all real property from 2023 through 2026.
The process of adopting the Schedules will involve three Board meetin gs. September 6,
October 4, and October 18, 2022. The proposed Schedules have been developed and will be
submitted September 6. Schedules will simultaneously be available for public inspection at the
Assessor’s Office. Schedules will also be available at Iredell Public Libraries and on the County
website. A public hearing is requested for October 4. Notice of the submittal and the time and
place of the public hearing for the schedules will be published in local newspapers on September
7. Request for final adoption of the Schedules will be made to the Board on October 18. Dates
comply with statutory requirements and ensure timely completion of the 2023 Reappraisal.
Elliott provided the Board with a powerpoint presentation of the reappraisal process.
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 #13
and to allocate up to $8,000 to West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department from the All-County
Fire Service District Reserve for building repairs.
Request from Parks & Recreation for approval to apply for the 2022 Accessibility For
Parks (AFP) Grant from the NC Parks and Recreations Trust Fund (PARTF) to install a
playground at Jennings Park that will meet the needs of children with physical and
developmental disabilities.
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Request from Solid Waste for approval of a Lease Agreement for the 901 Convenience
Center Site.
Request from the Tax Assessor to present the Uniform Schedule of Values, approval of the
Public Notice, and set the Public Hearing Date.
Request from Tax Administration for approval of a resolution permitting electronic listing
of personal property.
Request from Tax Administration for approval of July 2022 Refunds and Releases.
Request from Planning & Development for the appointment of members for the steering
committee for the update to the 2030 Horizon Plan.
Request from Planning & Development for approval of a resolution amending the Map
Review Officer list.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of an amended project ordinance for
the LED project with Iredell-Statesville Schools and to close the fund.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of Budget Amendment #11 to
appropriate ARP Enabled fund balance to fund a loan program for Fire & Rescue
Departments.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to purchase two additional workstation
consoles for the Emergency Communications Center.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to purchase three ambulance box
remounts for the Emergency Medical Services Department.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of a lease to NC Department of
Agriculture & Consumer Services for office space.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to release a Request For Qualifications
to provide planning, design and engineering services for a new ICATS facility in South
Statesville.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to select Stewart Engineering as the
Architect for Jennings Park Design - Phase II & III.
Request from the Finance Department for approval to select Edifice General Contractors
as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Jennings Park Project.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of the scope of work and to authorize
the County Manager to sign the contract with CPL Architecture Engineering and Planning
for developing a Fairgrounds Master Plan.
Request from Administration for approval to award contract to F.L. Blume for the
Government Center Exterior Renovation Project - GC4E.
County Construction Projects Update.
Approval of the Fire/Rescue Emergency Response Standards Committee.
Commissioner Task Force Updates.
Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the July 19 and August
2, 2022 meetings.
Approval to reassign an incentive agreement to an affiliate entity for North Point
Development.
MOTION by Commissioner Brown to approve the consent agenda.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
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ANNCOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS &
COMMISSIONS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
I-CARE Board of Directors – 2 appointments
The I-CARE Board of Directors request the appointment of Lisa Pullis, Program Director
at Iredell County Partnership for Young Children. Pullis will fulfill the required seat of a member
having expertise in the early childhood arena and fill the vacancy created when the former
member relocated. The Board of Directors also request the appointment of Dr. Lisa Mozer to
replace a former member who exhausted their term on the board.
MOTION by Vice Chair Neader to appoint Lisa Pullis and Dr. Lisa Mozer to the ICARE
Board of Directors.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(None)
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
(None)
NEW BUSINESS
(None)
CLOSED SESSION
There were no action items to report.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Brown to adjourn at 8:52PM. The Board will meet for a
regular meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room,
Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
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Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk