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Home My WebLink About06-21-2022 1 June 21, 2022 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA SESSION June 21, 2022 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, June 21, 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, 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: Remove: VIII.7 Request from Human Resources for approval of contract with ImageFirst for linen services at Wellness Clinic. Remove: Economic Development Closed Session Addition: Request from Iredell EDC to amend the CR Onsrud incentive agreement. Addition: Attorney Client Closed Session . ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Sheriff's Office for approval of Budget Amendment #49 to accept the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant: Sheriff Darren Campbell requested approval of budget amendment #49 to accept the ICAC grant in the amount of $66,000. There is no match for the grant. Funds will be used to purchase enhanced cellphone, social media, and other forensic software to allow quicker extractions of electronic devices and other digital evidence devices. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Sheriff's Office for approval of Budget Amendment #50 to accept COVID-19 Support for County Confinement Facilities: Sheriff Darren Campbell requested approval of budget amendment #50 in the amount of $100,030. The Detention Center was awarded $100,030 from the Department of Health & Human Services for use in the detection, mitigation, and reduction of Covid and other infectious diseases. The funds will be used for PPE and testing 2 June 21, 2022 supplies along with the purchase of air ionization systems for the HVAC units of the detention center to kill mold, bacteria and viruses. This item was placed on consent. Request from Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department for approval of a resolution regarding financing with First Community Bank: Kent Green said Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department proposes to finance with First Community Bank the purchase of a new apparatus. The County previously agreed to provide annual funds not exceeding $300,000. Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended requires the County to approve the financing. The resolution prepared by First Community Bank has been reviewed by County Attorney Lisa Valdez. The financing contract will be an obligation of Stony Point VFD not a debt of Iredell County. This item was placed on consent. Request from Emergency Management for approval Budget Amendment #51 in the amount of $15,320 to receive Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act funds: Kent Greene requested approval of budget amendment #51 in the amount of $15,320. The Department of Homeland Security authorized the payment of additional Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds to local EM agencies from the American Rescue Plan Act. Emergency Management did not have to apply for these funds and there is no local match. Funds will be rolled over to FY23 for technology purchases. These funds will be used for technology upgrades within the Emergency Operations Center. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Fire Services/Emergency Management Department for approval of an amendment to the software license agreement with Veoci: Kent Greene requested that the current software license agreement with Veoci, for Emergency Operations Center Software Licenses, be extended for an additional three-year term. The extension in term will allow the service to continue with no increase in cost for the three-year period. The cost will remain fixed at $22,800 annually for a three-year term. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Department of Social Services for review and approval of DHHS/Iredell County Memorandum of Understanding (Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023- 2024) pursuant to NCGS 108A-74: Donna Rufty presented the DHHS/Iredell County Memorandum of Understanding for review and approval. Under NCGS 108A-74 the Iredell County is required to enter an annual Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Health and Human Services that outlines mandated performance measures for the Department of Social Services. Failure to complete agreement and abide by terms could result in withholding of state and federal funds for social services programs and the county being forced to pay for non-federal share of costs. This MOU affects workloads and creates adverse impact on staff turnover and employment status for workers at all levels of the agency. This item was placed on consent. 3 June 21, 2022 Request from the Finance Department for approval of a contract with Debtbook for debt management software: David Sifford requested approval of a three-year contract with Debtboook for debt management software. The three-year cost is$47,288. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for approval of Special Revenue Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $1,674,911 to meet the 12 strategies of the settlement: Finance Director Deb Cheek requested approval of Special Revenue Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $1,674,911 to meet the 12 strategies of the settlement.The County has been awarded $13,626,946 in Opioid Settlement funds that will be paid out over an 18-year period. $523,542 has been received with an additional $1,151,369 to be received this summer. The funding is mandated to treat Substance Abuse Disorder with 12 directed strategies. • EMS has presented a budget of $386,585 to continue the peer support specialist program already in place and to expand this program by another full time employee. • Jail has presented a budget of $260,000 to expand the services currently provided by DayMark and education materials. • The Health department has presented a budget of $123,736 for 2 new full-time employees. One is a Human Services Planner and the other is a Community Health Assistant. These positions would offer programs and trainings in the community that encourage early identification and intervention for children and youth who may be struggling with substance use or mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. Community partners would be our public and private schools and other youth serving organizations. Trainings would be held with parents, students, school staff and other health/human services professionals. The Community Health Worker would assist the Human Service Planner I with community outreach and program deployment. The balance of the funding ($904,590) has been set aside for additional funding of Substance Abuse Disorders that will be brought to the commissioners for approval once the programs have been identified. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for the Adoption of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) specific policies: Finance Director Deb Cheek said the UNC School of Government and the NC Association of County Commissioners have directed local governments to adopt ARPA specific policies into the records of Iredell County even though Iredell County currently has existing policies established. Cheek requested adoption of the ARPA specific policies: 1. Conflict of Interest 2. Nondiscrimination policy 4 June 21, 2022 3. Record retention policy 4. Uniform Guidance Allowable Costs 5. Uniform Guidance Eligible Use Policy 6. Uniform Guidance Real Property Chairman Mallory asked if something comes back to be rebated is it retained and applied to qualified projects. Cheek said yes. The only thing is the municipality gets nothing for the projects done in the municipality. They money is due to the County. Mull gave an example. If the County adds a sewer line at Jennings Park and it is connected to the City of Stateville. If the City charges any money for the new line, the gross amount of what they charge the user comes back to the County and goes into the ARPA funds until 2027. Mull said staff asked about the cost the City has to process the waste. The guidance is for the gross amount. The County also has to guesstimate what that is going to be because the County has a timeframe of 2024 to obligate the ARPA funds. Mull added it gets more complicated when a sub- recipient is added. Commissioner Houpe said it is only when you charge to new customers until January 2027. If no one charges, then there is no problem. Mull said the Troutman project is the only sub-recipient project the County has. Mull recommended to use some loss revenue funds. Commissioner Houpe said that is a good idea. Mull said if the Board is amenable to not using ARPA funds and using Loss Revenue then it is clean of the sub-recipient rule. Request from Centralina Workforce Development Board for the County to remain a part of the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium: County Manager Beth Mull said At the request of Governor Cooper, the NCWorks Commission (the state workforce development board) on March 30, 2022 voted and approved their memorandum recommending realignment of existing local workforce development boards. Their justification for realignment is based on eight guiding principles. While there is no documented recommendation as to the preferred footprint of the realigned boards, state leaders have publicly and repeatedly asserted that the state’s eight Prosperity Zones would achieve their guiding principles. The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), clearly states in Section 106 that it is the responsibility of the local elected officials to designate a workforce area. The State is not able to forcibly realign a Workforce Development Board unless there is a finding of mismanagement. Centralina feels strongly that the existing consortium responds to the State’s guiding principles while focusing on local control and influence over the delivery of workforce services. The county’s appointment of great local leaders to serve on the Centralina WDB ensures that Iredell County has strong, local voices in the decisions made regarding workforce development and economic development in this region. 5 June 21, 2022 This item was placed on consent. Request from Tax Administration for approval of May 2022 Refunds and Releases: This item was placed on consent. Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting: There were no corrections. This item was placed on consent. Request from Iredell EDC to amend the CR On srud incentive agreement: Chad Thomas said the Board approved an incentive for CR Onsrud in November 2021. The company’s expansion is moving forward along with the job creation of 25 however construction costs for the new buildings are coming in much higher than originally anticipated. Thomas requested to amend the company’s agreement for the existing expansion and one new building representing 67,000 sf located at 117 Technology Drive. The investment would be a minimum of $13 Million, up to $17.2 Million. Total job creation would still be 25 jobs. This item was placed on consent. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees – 1 appointment Jonathan Byers has volunteered to serve again. Dr. Tim Brewer recommended the reappointment of Mr. Byers. Partners Behavioral Board of Directors- 1 appointment Mike Hoffman has volunteered to serve again. The Board of Directors approved the reappointment of Mr. Hoffman. Planning Board – 6 appointments Raymond Burnette, Ronda Hoke (alt), Tracy Jenkins, and Andy Webster (alt) have volunteered to serve again. Richard Coleman, Jimmy Dagenhart, Nancy Keith, Larry Payne, Richard Renegar, Sean Turner, and Michael Wolkow have volunteered to serve for the first time. The Board moved into Closed Session at 6:24pm. 6 June 21, 2022 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES June 21, 2022 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. 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, 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. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustments: Remove: VIII.7 Request from Human Resources for approval of contract with ImageFirst for linen services at Wellness Clinic. Remove: Economic Development Closed Session Addition: Request from Iredell EDC to amend the CR Onsrud incentive agreement. Addition: Attorney Client Closed Session PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS (None) APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Presentation by South Iredell Fire Rescue Chief Jerry Starr: Chief Starr presented a presentation regarding staffing and future budgetary concerns. He respectfully requested an 7 June 21, 2022 additional $150,000 for staffing in FY23-24. This will allow the department to staff a minimum of one certified firefighter/EMT physically in the station at all times. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing to consider an economic developm ent incentive for Project Spark: Chad Thomas presented Denso Manufacturing NC Inc. The company plans to expand its existing facility in the City of Statesville. Denso has been in business since 1989 and produces direct current motors for the majority of all car manufacturers. The automotive industry changed such that the market for electric and self-driving cars is growing rapidly. This has required Denso to change their direction from producing basic conventional DC motors to producing smart DC motors for smart driving cars. Denso has a strong desire to maintain its presence in NC and is valuing options to dedicate the Statesville facility for the production of smart DC motors thus securing a solid hold on the successful production facility in NC. Thomas requested an economic incentive grant to Denso for $418,212 over a five-year period based on the company's investment of up to $38 million creation of up to 268 new jobs. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve an economic incentive up to $418,212 over a five-year period based on the company's investment of up to $38 million, creation of up to 268 jobs, and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Beth Mull summarized the following Administrative Matters during the Pre-Agenda meeting held at 5pm: • Request from the Sheriff's Office for approval of Budget Amendment #49 to accept the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant. • Request from the Sheriff's Office for approval of Budget Amendment #50 to accept COVID-19 Support for County Confinement Facilities. • Request from Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department for approval of a resolution regarding financing with First Community Bank. • Request from Emergency Management for approval Budget Amendment #51 in the amount of $15,320 to receive Emergency Management Performance Grant - American Rescue Plan Act funds. • Request from the Fire Services/Emergency Management Department for approval of an amendment to the software license agreement with Veoci. 8 June 21, 2022 • Request from the Department of Social Services for review and approval of DHHS/Iredell County Memorandum of Understanding (Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024) pursuant to NCGS 108A-74. • Request from the Finance Department for approval of a contract with Debtbook for debt management software. • Request from the Finance Department for approval of Special Revenue Opioid Settlement Fund in the amount of $1,674,911 to meet the 12 strategies of the settlement. • Request from Centralina Workforce Development Board for the County to remain a part of the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium. • Request from Tax Administration for approval of May 2022 Refunds and Releases. • Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the June 7, 2022 meeting. • County Construction Projects Update. MOTION by Commissioner Brown to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ANNCOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees – 1 appointment Jonathan Byers has volunteered to serve again. Dr. Tim Brewer recommended the reappointment of Mr. Byers. Partners Behavioral Board of Directors- 1 appointment Mike Hoffman has volunteered to serve again. The Board of Directors approved the reappointment of Mr. Hoffman. MOTION by Vice Chair Neader to appoint members as outlined above. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Planning Board - 6 appointments Raymond Burnette, Tracy Jenkins, Ronda Hoke, and Andy Webster have volunteered to serve again. Richard Coleman, Jimmy Dagenhart, Larry Payne, Nancy Keith, and Richard Renegar have volunteered to serve for the first time. This appointment was tabled for further review of the applications. 9 June 21, 2022 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Cheryl Pletcher spoke on the Sanctity of Life. Town of Love Valley Mayor Pro Tem Timothy Meadows said the Town has received FEMA funds toward the roads due to Hurricane Ida, however the Town must front the money. Meadows asked the Board if the County would assist the Town in fronting the money for the projects. Meadows noted 10% of the funds is coming from the State. Commissioner Brown asked Meadows to bring the paperwork to the County Manager for review. Chairman Mallory agreed. The request is certainly reasonable. The Board requested this matter be brought back for discussion after staff has reviewed all documentation. NEW BUSINESS (None) COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT (None) CLOSED SESSION There were no action items to report. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Brown to adjourn at 8:14PM. The Board will meet for a regular meeting Tuesday, July 19, 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