HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1466• An Electing County may transfer underspent TANF cash payment funds to the TANF Child
Welfare Program to help offset county funds. (In FY 06-07, cash savings will be
approximately $765,113. With the proposed reductions, the county's cash savings for FY 07-
08 will be approximately $195,127. If there is an additional 7% reduction, as anticipated, cash
savings will be approximately $128,101. )
• An Electing County may develop its own policies and rules geared towards the community's
needs. (Generally, electing county policies are more conservative than standard county
policies.)
Commissioner Johnson, the Welfare Reform Committee Chairman, said for the next two
years there was a recommendation to remain as an electing county, but after 2009, a change
might be needed. He said "Raleigh" evidently wanted all counties to be "standard," and this was
why the cash reductions were occurring.
Income Maintenance Supervisor Lynn Deal then explained changes in the Welfare
Reform Plan. She said the changes were primarily in the Medicaid program (honor date for
assistance, and the appeals process).
7. Request for Authorization to Allow the Board Vice Chairman to Sign an Escrow
Deposit Agreement in Conjunction with an Iredell Memorial Hospital Bond Refunding:
Deputy County Manager Blumenstein said Iredell Memorial Hospital officials wanted to issue
$30 million in bonds through the NC Medical Care Commission and approximately $9.3 million
would be used to redeem the Series 1997 revenue bonds. She said the county would not be a
party to the new issuance; however, it would play a role in the Escrow Deposit Agreement
necessary for repayment of the Series 1997 outstanding principal balance (redemption to occur
on October 1, 2007). Blumenstein said the county wouldn't have an obligation to repay any of
the debt.
Note: Chairman Norman is a hospital trustee, and this is why the Vice Chair will sign the documents
8. Request for Approval of a Lease Agreement with Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare
for Space in the Iredell County Government Center -South: Deputy County Manager
Blumenstein said a five-year office space lease needed approval for Crossroads Behavioral
Healthcare to use the Iredell County Government Center -South (2nd floor). She said the county
would not be charging a rental fee; however, Crossroads would be responsible for utilities and
operating costs. (Space to be leased is 5,283 sq. ft.)
9. Request for Approval of the FY 07-08 Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP)
Budget: Appropriate Punishment Options Director Pam Navey presented a $127,622 budget
for the upcoming year. She said the funding would be used for the resource center, and the
budget had been approved by the CJPP board.
10. Request for Review of a Minimum housing Ordinance & Call for a Public Hearing on
April 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM: Inspections Director Lynn Niblock presented a minimum housing
ordinance almost identical to the document presented at the Winter Planning Session. He said
the first year's cost to enforce the ordinance would be $109,375.00, and the second year's costs
was estimated at $87,875. Niblock said the costs would be for one certified building inspector
and one clerical position with both individuals being trained to work in other areas of the
department. He said the program would primarily be complaint driven, and the department
received, on average, a couple of minimum housing complaints each week. He said the
department would notify the public about the ordinance through the county web site, pamphlets,
and a press release.
11. Request for Approval of a Resolution Regarding the State Ethics Long Form
Disclosure Statement: The Board discussed a new disclosure statement required of members
serving on state boards and committees, and the following resolution was approved.