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Board of Commissioners Minutes 1994 (Jan-Jul)
JAN 18 1994 Memory Lane Kenneth Kennedy First Charlotte Lease Company Tom C Harris Est. A R Campbell Donald Harrell World Omni Financial Co. Vintage Development " Myrtle Washam Sandra H Bickett Ronald G Warnock Julie A Lyons Clyde Dagenhart Jr Darrell E Burgess Earle Orleman Jr John C Onsrud Knute’s Klassics Radial Retreading Paul T Callaway Frances Clodfelter Garland D Cloer Mrs Gage Connor Heirs John I Lanier Jeffrey B Caudle Richard W Spriggle Robin Ann Spriggle Joy & Russ Black Linda R Prince John L Mayberry Wayne Jenkins 216.90 1.40 90.00 255.29 277.36 277.36 435.29 435.29 98.24 48.24 11.25 11.25 11.25 11.25 11.25 69.48 7.74 11.25 11.25 11.25 11.25 161.87 16.65 21.94 29.25 24.75 24.75 22.50 24.75 24.75 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 22.50 19.13 24.75 23.63 19.13 23.63 23.63 18.00 6.75 11.84 22.50 53.21 125.69 18.59 57.11 16.51 14.31 24.00 26.53 29.79 60.48 15.43 -20 31.06 64.40 30.20 1.35 6.75 4.46 13.73 21.46 38.07 43.30 32.27 11.25 12.47 384 Johnny Roy Edwards James Larry Padgett Vintage Development " Faith Baptist Church Velma Barnette Grier E Brown Boyd G Campbell Doris Dean Miller Vicki D Simmonds Alvin C Davis V Joseph Norman Beverly Ann Kniazew John W Perrien Kinchen Moore III Stephen D Wexler Brian Keith Joyner Southern National i] Jack Honeycutt Bruce Lynn Miller Lilyan C Colson Lorna V Colson Douglas R Vickery William F Graves Sr A T Skeen Benton Moffett Sr David S Perman Darrell Wade King Robert Ward Jr Kenji Ikuma Cc S$ Cavendish Jr Misako Ikuma Charles Evan Parkin Carolyn Annette Graham Denis F Targia Jimmy H Chilton Billy H Miller Donald Smith " ‘JAN 1 8 1994 21 29 24 24 22 22 24 22 22 22 22 22 19 24 23 19 23 23 18 6 aa 22 9 4 21 4 54 72 24 39 a7 45 1 7 53 11 10 7 6 18 32 98 46 1 48 20 48 2 41 132 13 35 69 52 186 161 -45 55. 81. 11. Las cas ii. 11. 11. aa Aes 11. 16. 79 TY 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 65 ~94 25 -75 ~75 -50 -50 -75 -50 -50 -50 -50 -50 13 -75 - 63 13 -63 63 -00 ~75 -84 -50 -50 -50 ~45 92 -19 95 -63 39 -38 -91 -41 ~35 -47 -55 -61 -08 34 39 -27 -99 33 35 49 -06 - 66 -42 76 -40 39 -50 32 44 11 02 -19 385 JAN 18 1994 Mary H Kiser David A Jacobs Louise Smith Bost George R Stevenson Scott G Phelps Custom Kitchens Inc. Ronald L Moreland Helen Y Deaton Billy F Mills William Cc Bryan Trust Michael H Coffey Richard O McCall Craig C Hamelink Angela D Abernathy Wendell D Sloan Copy Service & Supply Copy Service & Supply General Electric Nancy S Ward Martin D Ward Doris Fox Millsaps Believers Faith Center G & G Lumber James Edward Gregory Linda Allman Wallin James L Bailey Sam C Elliott vic Black Loy Alan Hoke Stefan Elmquist " Jenny P Barickman Jerry W Templeton Bethlehem United Methodist Ch. Randy & Wanda Teague Walter J Wynne John F Donnelly H A Guffy Carles Lowrance Gurney Connolly Jayne Allen Moose Williamson Chapel Church Mark Houston Hatley Robert K Little Jr Thad Morrison Bonzie C Cline Deborah Ann Cockrell Franklin C Brotherton Mary Pharr Brotherton Sharon L Eslinger Peggy Sue Elder Robert M Larkam Mickey & SharonByrd Sarah J Bumgarner Lucille P Hedgecock Elizabeth A Ledford Frank & Phyllis Mills William C Dillinger Jr Nagoya Restaurant Mooresville Meat Center Capital Golf Investments Matthew Scott Medlin 161.19 3.00 83.79 5.49 60.71 14.72 21.87 28.67 9.95 22.14 19.40 169.30 50.45 46.08 9.15 19.44 46.76 26.01 26.01 60.71 -90 21.56 44.55 79.88 461.96 510.63 545.96 555.57 854.56 935.87 4.50 64.98 85.82 27.41 13.46 7.83 32.18 16.50 38.93 38.75 10.35 8.87 32.36 20.03 16.38 45 2.39 1.35 23.42 14.54 60.35 40.32 11.12 85.91 6.12 4.46 27.72 195.39 1.35 2.12 19.62 150.03 1.35 98.33 117.56 39.51 220.50 56.84 541.26 39.51 386 Brian Wesley Goodyear $.22 Sabrina A Ramon a4.77 Allen B Overcash aastve Katie L Sherrill 28.98 Jennifer S Yuen 12.14 " 18.68 " (12.14) James M Washam 76.23 Bobby L Sells 39.47 Yoder C & Mary Clark 45.00 Jack L Benton 9.90 Grady Gaither 11.25 Ruth H Adkins 12.25 Keith J Phifer 28.26 John Mark Davidson 11.83 Harvey Levan 5.13 Annie Bell Nance 61.38 Wade Anthony White 28.13 William T McCain Jr 4.05 Pressley C Stutts 44.82 Mary Conaway 90.00 TOTAL COUNTY RELEASES DECEMBER 1993 15,412.06 SOLID WASTE RELEASES DECEMBER 1993 Billy Ray Lytton 18.00 Ray Christopher 18.00 - 18.00 Grier E Brown 18.00 ” 36.00 Tom C Harris Estate 9.00 Mrs Gage Connor Est. 18.00 Frank & Pansy Whiting 18.00 Jeffry B Caudle 18.00 Carolyn Annette Graham 36.00 James E Schronce 18.00 Donald Smith 12.00 * 12.00 " 18.00 ” 18.00 Joe Flake Sherrill 18.00 Samuel Clyde Goodwin 18.00 Sarah J Bumgarner 18.00 Grady & Dorothy Gaither 18.00 Ruth H Adkins 18.00 TOTAL SOLID WASTE RELEASES 12/1993 375.00 COUNTYWIDE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES FOR DECEMBER 1993 Mike Harrell 3.03 WH Tomlin 4.87 Helen G Bennett -59 Gary Theodore Frye 3.57 Clarence R Stroud 1.43 DBSCO Professional 1.16 William S Hackney 6.09 Robert Anderson Lipe 3.14 Frank D Levan 1.88 June Ennis Gardner 18.70 Wilbur Properties 2.42 Kimberly S Adams 2.15 Randolph Newsome 35 Lina B Campbell 28 Donnie L Alexander 2.41 Billy W Glaze 1.76 Nina P Lytton -08 10 JAN 18 1084 (SAN 18 1994 Ray M Christopher " Daniel Moore Ford Grier E Brown i] Darrell Eugene Burgess Kenneth K Kennedy First Charlotte Lease A R Campbell e Donald L Harrell Sandra H Bickett Ronald G Warnock Julie Anderson Lyons Clyde Dagenhart Jr Darrell Eugene Burgess " Earle G Orleman Jr Knute’s Klassics Radial Retreading Co. Frances Clodfelter Garland D Cloer Jr John Ivey Lanier Jeffry B Caudle Joy & Russ Black Linda R Prince John Lee Mayberry Wayne C Jenkins Lh) Johnny Roy Edwards James L padgett Faith Baptist Church Grier Brown Boyd Campbell Beverly Ann Kniazew Kinchen C Moore III Stephen D Wexler Brian K Joyner Jack E Honeycutt Bruce Lynn Miller A T Skeen Darrell Wade King Kenji Ikuma Carolyn Annette Grahan Denis Frank Targia Donald Smith Donald Smith Lt David A Jacobs Louise Smith Bost George R Stevenson Scott G Pehlps Ronald L Moreland Helen Yarboro Deaton Billy F Mills Richard O McCall Craig C Hamelink Wendell Dale Sloan General Electric Company Martin D Ward Doris Fox Millsaps Believers Faith Center G & G Lumber Co Inc 11 ©27 °27 4.75 13.40 - 83 2.10 -09 5.50 17.86 17.86 26.60 26.60 6.00 7.68 1.14 3.49 1.01 - 87 1.55 1.70 2.02 3.70 -O1 1.90 1.85 -08 °27 -84 2.65 1.97 -69 -76 - 03 3.41 5.00 1.38 -28 - 03 1.49 1.09 2.77 -08 71 - 62 6.01 2.94 2.96 - 83 2.16 11.79 9.85 9.85 34 3.71 -90 1.33 -60 1.35 1.19 2.82 - 56 2.86 3.71 1.32 2.71 4.88 38.16 34.65 35.16 35.78 338 - 52.22 ° 57.19 Jamed Edward Gregory -28 Linda A Wallin 3.97 Sam C Elliott Jr 1.68 Stefan R Elmquist 1.97 Bethlehem United Methodist Church 63 Randy & Wanda Teague -54 HA Guffy 1.00 Jayne Allen Moose 1.43 Williamson Chapel U M Church 89 Thad G Morrison - 68 Bonzie C Cline 5.25 Deborah Ann Cockrell ‘ar Sharon L Eslinger 11.94 Peggy Sue Elder -08 Elizabeth A Ledford 6.01 Capital Golf Investments 33.08 Bobby Lawrence Sells 2.41 Grady & Dorothy FGaither -68 Ruth H Adkins 69 John Mark Davidson ota Annie Bell Nance 3.75 Mary Conaway 5.50 TOTAL COUNTY FIRE RELEASES 12/1993 635.47 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES DECEMBER 1993 John H Cox 2.23 John H Cox 1.40 Tom C Harris Estate 15.60 Omni World Financial Corp. 2.95 Myrtle K Washam 3.16 Stefan Elmquist — 1.01 Robert K Little Jr 2.46 TOTAL MT MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES 28.61 SHEPHERD FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Jerry Lee David -97 Barbara W Spencer -50 Ronald T Howard hed? Douglas R Vickery 1.22 Billy H Miller 3.47 Mary H Kiser 5.59 Michael H Coffey 3.36 Frank & Phyllis Mills 7.84 Mooresville Meat Center 3.78 Matthew Scott Medlin 2.63 Allen B Overcash 1.58 Yoder C Clark 3.00 TOTAL SHEPHERD FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES 35.11 EAST ALEXANDER FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Gurney G Connolly 24 " 14 Harvey L Levan «51 TOTAL EAST ALEXANDER FIRE DIST. RELEASES -89 TOTAL ALL RELEASES 16,487.14 12 YAN 18 “IAN 18 1994 389 JAN 18 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0- REPORT FROM J. N.- PEASE AND COMPANY ON FEE QUOTES FOR DESIGN OF JAIL CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION: Mr. Joel Mashburn said he had a letter from John Hill of the J. N. Pease Company. Pease had been requested to break down the services that would be needed for the design of the jail facility. They have sent two options, but Mr. Mashburn thought additional information was needed, so he requested Pease to review the schedule as to what time frame the board would need to follow in order to get this on the November 1994 election. Mr. Hill said as long as the board made a decision by the first meeting in February as to which direction they wanted to go, that would give them enough time to complete the different functions they needed to complete before approaching the Local Government Commission for approval for a referendum. This will be on the February 1, 1994 agenda and a representative will be here from J N Pease to discuss it further. Commissioner Boone said he had no comments to make on the Pease discussion; however, he wanted to bring up another matter of looking at facilities in other counties, which had been suggested at a previous meeting of the board. He spoke of a jail facility he has been made aware of in Occoloosa County, FL. It seems to have been built at a considerable cheaper price than the Pease quote. He spoke to Sheriff Larry Gilbert of that county, and apparently they built a cheaper facility. He did not think this matter would require a motion, but he thought further contact should be made. If it was considered worthwhile to follow up, maybe some people should go see the facility. Chairman Haire said she called Florida and spoke to Jim Curry, director of the Department of Corrections. He invited the county commissioners to come and take a look at the facility. Commissioner Stewart inquired when this facility was constructed. Commissioner Boone said sometime in the mid ‘80’s. He was considering inflation when comparing the costs, he said. They used inmate labor to build the minimum security facility, Chairman Haire said. Commissioner Stewart said she did not know if inmate labor could be used in North Carolina. She thought more correspondence should take place before sending a contingency of people to the site, and then suggested the possibility of sending staff members such as the staff engineer to look into this matter. Chairman Haire said they had added 150 beds at a cost of $7 million and did renovations at a cost of $2 million. Commissioner Boone said he had no problem with finding out more particulars first. It was the consensus of the board to ask the county manager to see if he could get more information and bring back a report to the first meeting in February. Additionally, Mr. Mashburn could find out if inmate labor could be used in North Carolina. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~ DECEMBER 21, 1994 AFTERNOON MEETING AND DECEMBER 21, 1994 EVENING MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes with the changes made by Commissioner Boone. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM: Mr. Don Carney, chairman of the Iredell County Health Board, was present to talk about the Home Health Program. Mr. Bill Mashburn, Mrs. Janet Blaufuss, and Faye Brincefield, supervisor of the home health agency, were also present. Mr. Carney said there is a recommendation from the Iredell County Board of Health to transfer the Home Health program to the Iredell Memorial Hospital through private negotiations. He gave some background information in reference to this decision. He said the board feels that this is the time to do something about the home health program. The Institute of Government has said the 13 390 health department can negotiate with another non-profit organization to take over the home health program. Iredell Memorial Hospital has stated they will continue with the same philosophy the health department has maintained in this program. Mr. Carney distributed information listing the pro’s and con’s of the bidding procedure. Commissioner Stewart mentioned that there was no guarantee that the private agency who might buy the home health program would not sell it to another agency. In response to a question from Commissioner Madison, health staff said there is a 7% indigent care in this program, which represents about $65,000 in non-reimbursed care, according to home health staff. These are people who do not qualify for any program, "fall through the cracks," so to speak, health department staff said. Mr. Bill Pope addressed the certificate of need. It was his understanding that the certificate of need goes out of existence. Mr. Arnold Nunnery was present and said that he had contacted the Raleigh offices in regard to a certificate of need if Iredell Memorial takes over the home health care. He said in answer to his inquiry, he had received a letter from the Certificate of Need office in Raleigh stating that the hospital would not need to file a certificate of need application if Iredell Memorial Hospital takes over the home health program. Chairman Haire inquired if bidding could be limited to the three hospitals in the county. Mr. Pope said it is doubtful that it could be limited; however, he would need to research the matter before giving a definite answer. Commissioner Madison said his concerns were about the performance of an agency who would receive the service from the county. He inquired if there was a performance bond that could be required of an agency who would take over the service. Mr. Pope said it might be possible to obtain a performance bond, but he has never seen a performance bond on any kind of contract except a construction contract. He did not know if an insurance company could be found that would issue such a performance bond. Susan Blumenstein said a pre-approved bid list can be used, but the person preparing the list would need to be someone other than a staff member, because there might be a lot more considerations involved than what is normally considered in a bidding activity. Commissioner Stewart inquired who would enforce or determine if the criteria under the bond was being carried out. Mr. Pope said the court would be the final determiner of whether or not the performance bond was being carried out. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart stating because she believed the health board has given this matter a good bit of attention and has studied this issue thoroughly, she would make a motion that the board approve the recommendation to transfer the home health program to Iredell Memorial Hospital with negotiations for the transfer costs to be worked out by staff. Commissioner Madison said he sat in on a number of the meetings regarding this situation, and agree with the results of the health board. The consultants have said this could be bid even though it has not been done before in North Carolina. He has a problem with establishing a market value for this service. He said he did not want to be unfair with the other agencies who wish to provide this service. There are a lot of options available and he wanted to see it done in a fair manner and let the market set the value of the service. He thought the bid process would be the only true way to establish the value of the service. Commissioner Boone said he had been approached by quite a few people about this but it was not on the agenda and he would like 14 JAN 18 1994 391 “JAN 1.8 1994 more time to think about it and explore the alternatives further. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to postpone a decision until February 1, 1994 meeting. Chairman Haire inquired if Commissioner Stewart would be willing to withdraw the motion. County Attorney Pope said a motion to postpone to a time certain would take precedence over a substantive motion. VOTING ON BOONE’S MOTION: Ayes - 3 (Madison, Haire, Boone) Nays - 2 (Stewart, Hamby) Commissioner Stewart said the health board had requested they be given the opportunity to review the situation if the county commissioners did not act on this. Commissioner Boone said he would be happy to hear any additional information from the health board. Mr. Pope pointed out to the board that if the board elects to dispose of the property by private sale, it would be necessary for the board to adopt a resolution authorizing some county official to negotiate the terms of the private sale. This has to be published in the newspaper at least once before the sale. When the board adopts the resolution, the board can impose restrictions on the resolution such as setting a minimum price, requiring certain treatment for employees, space be rented for a certain period of time for a certain rent. If the board decides to pursue the private sale, these items are what must be considered. Commissioner Madison inquired if some of the other entities who have expressed interest could address this group. He thought the board would be unfair to not consider other areas. Commissioner Stewart said she would be interested in seeing how some of the other counties handled this, to see how they managed not to run into all these legal problems. Commissioner Madison said he thought the other two hospitals in the county should be considered since they have both expressed a desire to have the service. The board by consensus agreed to postpone a decision on this matter until they hear from the other agencies interested in the nursing home service. ANNOUNCEMENTS OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chairman Haire read the following announcements of vacancies: Troutman Town Board - Board of Adjustment South Iredell Development Corporation Special Equalization and Review Board (including chairman and vice chairman) Fire Prevention Code of Appeals Hazardous & Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Board Historical Properties Commission Domiciliary Home Advisory Board APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS COMMUNITY ADVISORY PROGRAM - DISABLED ADULTS: Commissioner Hamby nominated Annette Kiser, of Hospice to serve on this board. 15 392 There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Ms. Kiser by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Alan Lewis from the Cool Springs area to serve on this board. This is for a three-year term, beginning retroactively with January 1, 1994 and concluding with December 31, 1996. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Lewis by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MANAGER’S REPORT BUDGET CALENDAR FY 94-95: Mr. Mashburn distributed a copy of the budget calendar for FY 94-95. The calendar calls for final adoption on June 21, 1994. UPDATE ON JOINT COMMITTEE FOR RECREATION: Mr. Mashburn said the committee has met twice. They are somewhat behind the original schedule of presenting to the governing body a proposal by January 1, 1994; however, the process has been a positive and productive one. There has been good communication among all the representatives of the governing bodies and recreation departments. The proposals are: (1) Leave the departments as they are presently structured and (2) Divide the county into service areas and contract with Mooresville and Statesville to provide services in those areas. The committee meets again on January 27th to discuss these two options further, and after that it is hoped they will have a proposal to present to the county commissioners for one of the meetings in March. Commissioner Hamby said the goal has been to make the recreation programs more available and accessible to more of the people of the county. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of discussing land acquisition, law suits, and economic development. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from executive session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for Monday, January 31, 1994, 7:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: “yy OY 393 JAN 3 1 1994 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JANUARY 31, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session on Monday, January 31, 1994, 7:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order shortly after 7:00 p.m. Those from the County Commissioners office and staff were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Iredell/Statesville School Board Members and staff: Bill Long, Chairman Godfrey Williams Jane Laney Tip Nicholson Skip McCall Dr. Register, Superintendent Dr. John Nance Dr. Norman Harris Chairman Bill Long presented a list of the Capital Projects and the priorities for the projects. (Exhibit 1) (See Exhibit File titled "Iredell-statesville Schools, AGENDA FILE 1/31/94 meeting with County Commissioners".) He also distributed a list of the Capacities in the School System (Exhibit #2). Mr. Long pointed out that the first priority was the new elementary school in the south end of the county at a cost of $4,977.798. Dr. Register said it was very much overcrowded in the southern end of the county. Mt. Mourne is the big concern. They have 200 students over capacity. They will overfill an elementary school by the time they get one built. Their first priority is the construction of new 70,000 sq ft elementary school in the south end. He referred to Troutman Middle School, the crowded buildings and the condition of the old buildings. Troutman Middle School is a first priority to renovate, HVAC, and ADA requirements at a cost of $965,034. The new elementary building at Troutman was built in 1988. East Middle is planned for completion by 2/15/94. Dr. Register said they looked at changing district lines when another new elementary school is built in the south end. Sites that are being considered for the school are Perth Church and Cornelius Road for a high school and Perth Church and Wilson Lake Road for a high school. These sites are also being considered for an elementary school. They would need 20 to 25 acres for an elementary school. Dr. Register said at the last school board meeting they discussed where do we go next. None of those present are responsible for the dilemma we are in now. This situation has happened over the last 25 years. Dr. Register distributed a form that showed the capital funding over the past 26 years for Iredell 1 394 and Statesville schools. (Exhibit 3) Dr. Register thinks the $1.5 million on major maintenance they have been doing annually is money well spent. Exhibit #4 was presented showing the Actual Effort for counties throughout the state. Dr. Register said the eight cents called for in the merger plan has not been done; the COPS financing has been done; the bonds have failed. The questions were how to set priorities for needs; where do we go from here? Some of the figures have changed since the figures were prepared for the bond issue. This is because of the inflation, which has been factored into the present numbers. North and South High Schools are now 30 years old; West is in better shape--it was built in 1974. Exhibit #5 was distributed by the I/S Schools. This is a ten-year projection for capital projects, showing Sources of Revenue and Sources of Expenditures. In answer to Commissioner Boone’s questions about air conditioning, it was stated that the air conditioning had a higher priority than some of the other things such as the new cafeteria. Dr. Register said the ADA requirements have to be done at the same time as some of the other construction is taking place. Air conditioning also includes new electrical wiring, rewiring. ADA means wheelchair ramps, chair lifts, wider doors, etc. Commissioner Stewart said she had been called about a rumor to close Celeste Henkel School and ask if there was a true statement. Dr. Register said there were no plans to close any schools at this time. Commissioner Stewart requested a day to be scheduled for the commissioners to come ad see what is taking place when a school is being renovated so they could know the extent of the work that is being done. It was suggested that arrangements could be made to visit one school that has been renovated and one school that needs to be renovated. The oldest school buildings in the county are located at Cool Springs, Harmony, Union Grove and Central. Commissioner Boone inquired about the outside walkway to the rest rooms at Central Elementary. It was thought by school staff the outside location was not as undesirable as the age of the rest rooms. The broken tile floors, etc., make the rest rooms very cold. They have wooden walls; the commodes and urinals need to be replaced as well as the petitions, Dr. Register said. Skip McColl said the quality and environment of the facilities have a bearing on the children’s behavior. Dr. Register mentioned again that the $1.5 million was the most important money they received. They use it for roof repairs and the majority of maintenance repairs that are done just to maintain the 2 million square feet of old buildings, which are hard to maintain. In summarizing Dr. Register said that they are confronted with a 25-year problem that nobody present caused to happen. The problem did not go away when the bond issue was lost. We have to decide what to do next, he said. Commissioner Boone said the thought there have been several projects done recently. Jane Laney said with 28 facilities a lot is spent. Regarding the tour suggested by Commissioner Stewart, Dr. Register said he would make arrangements. Commissioner Stewart said she would like for them to take the commissioners to a facility and show us what needs to be done. It was decided that Dr. Register and Joel Mashburn would work out the details. Dr. Register said they had an ADA study done by local 2 JAN 3 1 1994 395 JAN 3 1 1994 architects, and it would require $4 million just to address the ADA requirements. In answer to an inquiry from Commissioner Madison, Dr. Register said the HVAC at the four high schools was most essential. He estimated that it would take $1.5 million per school for North and South High Schools, $700,000 to $800,000 for Statesville High School to completely A/C and West High School is already A/C. He said $3.5 to $4 million to do all three of the non-are high schools. Commissioner Boone inquired which was more important to A/C, the high schools or the primary schools. Dr. Register said air conditioning was more important to high schools and would be a first priority. John Nance said it is sometimes 90 degrees at 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the summer. Dr. Register said some of the old elementary buildings were designed for better air circulation than the newer high school buildings. Also the high school students do not move around as much as the younger students. Exhibit #6 was distributed by Commissioner Boone. It showed that the per student funding in 1967 went from $27 to $30. Jane Laney said special classes cannot be changed. In some areas the board has no choice but to carry out the programs. Bill Long said the biggest expense is tenure in the systen. Commissioner Madison said he thought the pupil assignment policy needs some flexibility. He thought this might create some competition within the local system. Certain schools would be drawing students. The board discussed the merit system and how to fairly administer a merit program. Student outcome and test scores were discussed. Teacher evaluations and choice or neighborhood schools were discussed. Chairman Haire discussed the crime in schools, the disruptive children, and the alternative schools. Commissioner Madison said he thought trouble makers should be expelled and given a grant to go somewhere else to keep them from being disruptive in the schools. Dr. Register said the drop-out rate in the system is approaching 4%. He thinks public schools are the only hope that some of these kids may have. There was a discussion about some preventive programs that would teach young children how to get along. Commissioner Madison mentioned the Sylvan Learning Center and a tax credit for people who want to send their children to a private school. Bill Long said the schools were asked to educate everybody and have to chose the right way to do that. There are some concerns about the prayer issue. They have been meetings with a group of people to discuss offering religion in the high schools to be funded with private money. It would be a two-hour credit course. Commissioner Skip McColl talked about classes to be taught in values for pre-schoolers--how to get along with others, as well as values and responsibilities. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by Chairman Haire. The next meeting will be held the last Monday in the month with the discussion being on Current Expense budget for next year. Wha, Jute " Clerk to the Board APPROVED: x, Lob ll ale —" 396 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 1994, County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Jerry Lundy, Director of Services and Development Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Joel Mashburn PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS: Greater Statesville Youth Leadership Group of the Chamber of Commerce was present. Nelson McCaskill, 4-H Director of Cooperative Extension Service, is a director of this group. Those present from the Iredell-Statesville School System were: Travis Smith, South Iredell High School, 9th Grade Benjamin Crowley, South Iredell High School, 9th Grade John Childers, Statesville Senior High, 9th Grade Liz Guthrie, South Iredell High School, 10th Grade Sarah Beth Gatton, South Iredell High School, 10th Grade Amanda Davidson, West Iredell High School, 10th Grade Alisha Benzie, North Iredell High School, 10th Grade John Turner, North Iredell High School, 10th Grade Mack Howard, West Iredell High School, 10th Grade Chairman Haire thanked the group for coming to be with then. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Joel Mashburn asked that some items be added to the agenda. The board was in agreement with the additions. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD 1993 ANNUAL REPORT ~ DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Mrs. Gertrude Ingram, chairman for the DHAB. She thanked the county commissioners for her appointment. There are nine facilities in Iredell County. They are mandated to visit the group homes annually and make quarterly visits to the rest homes. Chairman Haire thanked the group for the work they do on behalf of the Iredell County elderly citizens. 1993 ANNUAL REPORT ~- NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Mrs. Debbie Lee, Council of Governments Ombudsman, gave the report for this board in the absence of Mrs. Betty Lowrance and Mrs. Louise Cook. She recognized the volunteers who were present at the meeting. She thanked the board of commissioners for appointing such hard workers to these two committees. The committee members do friendly visits as well as the required visits each year. About 40% of the FEB 1 1994 397 FEB 1 1994 residents do not have visitors. A member of this committee is required to spend from eight to twelve hours a month in addition to meeting attendance. Mrs. Lee thanked the county commissioners for their commitment to this program and to the Domiciliary Home Advisory Board program. Chairman Haire thanked Mrs. Lee for her report and expressed appreciation for the work the Nursing Home Advisory Board does in the county. REPORT ON ACTION ON THE BOARD OF HEALTH REGARDING HOME HEALTH PROGRAM: Mr. Don Carney, chairman of the Iredell County Board of Health, came to give a report on the action of his board in reference to the Home Health Program. Mr. Carney recapped the report he gave at the January 18, 1994 meeting. His board has met again and rescinded the action taken at the December meeting. The Ww da at hh ° that the bidder who is awarded the service would maintain the vi indi j ainta e vel of car r a i s_i vi f a_two- j wi ire so - current pay schedule or better for a two-year period. Mr. Carney said there was much discussion on this motion and it did pass with a 6-3 vote. There are eleven members of the board, and at the December meeting there were three members absent; at the January meeting there were two members absent, Carney said. Mr. Carney said as chairman he felt he should try to represent both sides of the issue to the county commissioners. Regarding the Certificate of Need, Mr. Pope said he believed that the Certificate of Need goes with the services and the CON defines the services that are required by the CON. To change the services would require a modification of the CON, Pope said. Mr. Carney said there had been no disagreement on the health board about moving the home health program, the concern had been how to achieve this move. He said he hoped if the board of commissioners could not accept this recommendation that they would again refer it back to the health board for further consideration. Others speaking on this subject were: - Dr. Milam is the Optometrist member of the board of health. He wished to give some observations from his point of view. He commended the 25 employees who are established and are doing a service for the residents of Iredell County, regardless of their ability to pay. It is financially self- supporting at this time, he said. The recommendation for the change came with the premise that the agency may not have the patient load in the future to be self-supporting. His concern about the change of ownership of the service is would it be kept at the same level of quality service and would it serve the indigent patients as they are now doing, or would responsibility fall back to the county health department. His personal feelings were that the agency was worth "the suffering of the first person that falls through the cracks." Mr. Jeff Corbett - speaking for Steven Blaine, CEO, Davis j - Mr. Corbett said Mr. Blaine was detained at an out-of-town meeting and he was speaking for the hospital in his place. Mr. Corbett said they agreed with the decision of January 20th Health Board members to bid the home health agency. He presented his hospital’s position. They are interested in providing such a service at Davis and it is a part of their long- range plan, Corbett said. He said they would submit a bid if they were given an opportunity. He assured the county commissioners they planned to care for the indigent patients and plan to maintain or exceed the current level of service. They also plan to hire any and all of the current staff who desire to continue at the current or possibly higher rate of pay. He supports reasonable policing 398 mechanism of the program, Corbett said. He said 19.4% of the patients treated by Davis were Medicaid and self-pay, compared to 17.6% at Iredell Hospital and 10.4% at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was citing the 1992 Hospital Association’s Data Corporation’s report. Chairman Haire thanked Mr. Corbett for his presentation. Chairman Haire also asked if there was a speaker present from the Lake Norman Regional Hospital who wished to speak on this subject. No one was present from LNRH. Andora McMillan - Nurse - Home Health Service - Mrs. McMillan expressed appreciation for being allowed to speak and said that she was expressing the views of herself and her co-workers, but not the views of the health department administration staff. Her chief concern was for the indigent patients who might not be served if a change occurred. She gave some examples of some of those who required their services because of inability to pay. She said that Iredell Home Health is the only agency that delivers unlimited service for indigent care patients. She asked that the board consider keeping this service and making needed changes. She asked that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners vote against placing the service up for bid and asked the board of health to rethink its position. 41S0n = VU! ViTUN LS = 2 VY Sec - Mr. Madison said he would like to give a report from the majority voters on the motion. He had inquired about the vote taken at the December meeting and found that there was not a true understanding of the issue. Two other members did not "audibly" vote on the issue at the December meeting, Madison said. He wanted to go on record saying that it was not a unanimous vote at the December health board meeting. At the January 1994 meeting, there was a very spirited discussion with the result being a 6-3 vote in favor of putting the service up to bid. There were two members not present at the January meeting, and Mr. Madison had asked them how they felt on this issue. One of the members was in favor of bidding the service; the other one was not. = - He said the issue of how to sell the home health service was discussed before the vote was called. He said there were no descending votes or negative votes or abstentions. There were 11 members on the board and three of the 11 were absent. He said it was his intent to try to resolve the issue and try to bring a consensus to the county commissioners. MOTION from Chairman Haire to bring back a motion that was tabled at the January 18, 1994 meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Stewart and was stated in the 1/18/94 minutes as follows: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart stating because she believed the health board has given this matter a good bit of attention and has studied this issue thoroughly, she would make a motion that the board approve the recommendation to transfer the home health program to Iredell Memorial Hospital with negotiations for the transfer costs to be worked out by staff. VOTING ON BRINGING BACK THE MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. The motion now being on the floor, Chairman Haire inquired if there was any discussion. Commissioner Boone said he would like to make a motion to refer this matter back to the board of health for further evaluation and consideration, and as a part of the motion ask the board of health to address the following questions: yo FEB 1 1994 399 fea 1. Whether other agencies (Iredell Memorial or for-profit agencies) can properly care for the indigent patients we have heard so much discussion about. 2. Whether the benefits and job security of the employees would be maintained if the agency is transferred. 3. To try to determine the fair market value of the agency. 4. If, in fact, the agency were bided, the list of bidders could be restricted. 5. Ask the Board of Health to consider and report on other alternatives including but not limited to the program that is now in Cabarrus County. In discussion, Commissioner Boone said he has been educated in the past few weeks but there is still a lot that he does not know, and he thought they needed some more facts and thought there are some alternatives that have not been explored. In summary, he said he would rather be deliberate than to make a hasty decision and do the wrong thing. Commissioner Stewart inquired if Commissioner Boone’s motion supersedes her motion. Commissioner Madison said he had sat in numerous meetings that have lasted several hours to discuss what Commissioner Boone is talking about, and he believes that it is the opinion of the health board that it’s time to transfer the agency. That was in the original recommendation and in the second recommendation. It might be that there are two different issues and maybe they should be taken one at a time. He is concerned about how to transfer the agency. Will the board dictate the placement of the agency or allow free market to dictate its placement? he asked. VOTING ON BOONE’S MOTION TO REFER TO COMMITTEE: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Madison). FIVE-MINUTE RECESS. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING REZONING REQUEST - PROPERTY OWNERS IN COOL SPRINGS AREA CASE #9401-1: Mr. Lundy discussed this request with the board. A request has been made by property owners in the Cool Springs Area, Bill Robertson, acting as agent for the property owners, to rezone their properties from RA to R-20. These properties are located along US Highway 64E (Mocksville Highway), south of the Yadkin River and north of SR 2301 (East Page Hager Road), east of Fifth Creek and west of Bell Road. There was a unanimous vote of the planning board to rezone this property. There are 169 parcels with 76 difference property owners and approximately 2000 acres. The school property will be excluded from the rezoning request. No one present spoke for or against the rezoning request. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. REZONING OF PROPERTY IN COOL SPRINGS AREA, CASE #9401-1: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the rezoning request as recommended by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST TO APPLY FOR A GRANT: Sheriff 4 400 Lloyd came before the board in reference to a request to apply for a grant through the Governor’s Crime Prevention office. The one- year grant is for a child abuse officer. It is 100% funded and they can apply for up to $50,000. The total grant would be $41,213. The child abuse officer is a great need. Child abuse cases in the last year have risen 100%, Sheriff Lloyd said. With the board’s permission to apply for the grant, the Sheriff would also request to keep one of the old "phased out" cars for the officer to use. Commissioner Stewart inquired if Sheriff Lloyd would help to expedite the child abuse cases. Would this officer be trained specifically for child abuse? Sheriff Lloyd said there is $1500 in the grant for training and education of this officer. This would be a full-time position for one year. Sheriff Lloyd said it would be a very competitive grant process. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the request for the grant application and also for keeping the "phased out" car for one year. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS IVEY AND OAKS MOBILE HOME PARK, FINAL PLAT APPROVAL: Mr. Lundy presented this request from Larry and Ruth Pittman, property owners in Olin Township on SR 1892, Jennings Road. The lot is more specifically identified as Lot 1, Block D of Iredell County Tax Map 13D. The proposal is for a 21-unit mobile home park on a 11.53 acre tract. They have received preliminary approval from the planning board. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the plat as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JAIL STUDY REPORT: Mr. Mashburn gave an update on the Jail Study as directed by the board members at the last meeting. He distributed a j j i i that has taken place to date. He also distributed Cell Housing Construction Systems and Terms he received at a recent jail seminar. A question arose at the last meeting regarding using inmate labor in future construction projects. Mr. Mashburn said he has discussed this with Sheriff Lloyd and, of course, the problem we have with utilizing inmate labor is the fact that the majority of the inmates we have are there from three to five days, hardly enough time to use anyone in a beneficial capacity, Mashburn said. Only about 10% of the inmates are actually sentenced, leaving 80% to 90% are detained for pretrial, which means they cannot be utilized for inmate labor. They have not be convicted; they have not been sentenced. In terms of utilizing our own inmates in our jail, it is not a feasible alternative. There could be a possibility of contracting with a state facility and utilizing some of their people. When this is done, they are considered to be on work release and payment for the worker is required. Mr. Mashburn discussed the jail construction project mentioned at the January 18, 1994 meeting by Commissioners Haire and Boone. This was at the Occoloosa ‘County, FL, a county of about 180,000 people. Mr. Mashburn said he talked with Jim Curry, director of the jail unit there. They recently expanded their facility from 5 FEB 1 1994 401 250 beds for an additional 230 beds. The cost of the expansion was $7.5 million for the new construction and $1.5 million for the renovation for the old jail. That type of construction was a pre- cast done off-site and brought on-site and assembled. They compared that with the cement (or concrete) block structure and found that the cost of the construction was very comparable. Actual advantage of using pre-cast was that it gained them time in the construction process. It was faster to put together and it did, Mr. Curry felt, give them a superior job in terms of fit and being able to get the job in on time. The cost was very comparable to the standard block-type construction. The jail was constructed in a modular-type, as has been the recommendation for Iredell County. Mr. Mashburn discussed briefly their financing for this project. They were able in Florida to add an additional sale tax in order to raise the revenue. They added a 1/2 cent sales tax for two years, which was adequate to pay for the jail they built. The 1/2 cent has now come off. Iredell County does not have the authority to issue sales tax without the authority of the General Assembly. Occoloosa County had to have a referendum to add the 1/2 cent sales tax for two years. The construction was completed in Occoloosa in 1990. Mr. Mashburn asked Mr. Curry what he would have done differently. He said the main things that he wanted to recommend is that Iredell County makes sure to involve the people who would be responsible for operating the facility--the director of the jailers and the jailers. They are the ones who can point out the problems that will be encountered in the jail with any design. Mr. Mashburn said under the operational costs, size was doubled and the staff was doubled also. They went from 45 to 90 people. These are the highlights of the project. Mr. Curry invited anyone who had an interest to share information. Quite a few jails have been built in North Carolina in the past few years, SO there are plenty of examples to look at. Mr. Mashburn said his recommendation is to continue to gather information and asked that the board consider allowing the Jail Management _ Task Force which is already in place, to call the committee back together and bring them up-to-date where the board is in this process right now and make them a part of this process from this point forward. This could be a very viable group, especially if the board goes with a bond referendum for paying for the jail. The board will need the input and support of this Jail Management Task Force, Mashburn said. BUDGET AMENDMENT #25: Mr. Mashburn said this Budget Amendment recognizes the funds that have been received from the insurance company to cover losses in equipment and vehicles occurring during pe 1993-94 fiscal year. The total amount of insurance claims is 29,013. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Budget Amendment #25 as follows: EXISTING AMENDED DIFFERENCE 10-330-00 Insurance Claims 29,013 (29,013) 402 10-550-0015 Maint & Repair 170,495 172,208 a,740 Bldgs & Grounds 10-500-0033 Departmental Supplies 3,300 3,630 330 10-500-0074 Capital Outlay 37,850 38,680 830 10-510-0016 Main & Rep Equipment 8,000 8,765 765 10-510-0017 Main & Rep Vehicles 35,000 39,920 4,920 10-510-0074 Capital Outlay 260,333 213,492 13,000 10-551-0016 Main & Rep-Equipment 14,000 20,475 6,475 10-630-0074 Capital Outlay 24,737 24,937 200 10-705-0041 Recreation Supplies 18,700 19,490 780 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - JANUARY 18, 1994 MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the minutes from the captioned meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor, was present regarding a proposed change in the activities of the board of equalization and review. These changes would give the board of equalization and review more authority to perform duties and would require a local act by the General Assembly for enactment. Mr. Weisner said that changes in the act would remedy the problems the tax assessor’s office has experienced in the past. The changes that would occur with the local act are the following: (1) Would permit the E&R Board to hear cases throughout the year. (2) Would give the E&R Board authority to compromise the discovery penalty. (3) Would give the authority to hear appeals of classified motor vehicles and would eliminate the need for the Motor Vehicle Valuation Review Committee that is now in place. (4) Would permit the E&R Board to split into two panels in case of a heavy workload. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the request from the Tax Assessor’s Office and make the request of the General Assembly via the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to enact this bill. In discussion of the motion, Mr. Mashburn said the NCACC did not usually get involved with presenting local bills at the General Assembly. Commissioner Stewart said she thought that was the request to take it to the NCACC. In discussing whether or not a bill could be introduced during the short session of the General Assembly in May, Mr. Mashburn said they GA would take the bill if it were a non-controversial bill. Commissioner Stewart said she wondered if other counties were interested in the same legislation. Chairman Haire asked Commissioner Stewart if she would like to rephrase her motion. Commissioner Stewart AMENDED her motion to say, "I move that we authorize the introduction of the following bill by one of our state legislators (or both) at the General Assembly. AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL BOARD OF 7 FEB 1 1665 403 FEB 1 1994 EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW FOR IREDELL COUNTY. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint each year a special board of equalization and review for Iredell County to be composed of five members and one alternate nember. The board of county commissioners shall designate one of the persons so appointed as Chairman and one as Vice Chairman of the Board of Equalization and Review. To be eligible for appointment to such board, a person must have resided in Irecell County for a period of at least three (3) years immediately preceding his/her appointment, and must have some knowledge of, cr experience in, either real estate, banking, farming or other business management that is satisfactory to the board of county commissioners. Members of the Board of Equalization and Review shall serve for a period of one year from the date of the initial appointment. No member may serve more than six (6) consecutive terms. Any vacancy created by the death, resignation or incapacity of a member of the Board of Equalization and Review shall be filled by the board of county commissioners. Any successor so appointed shall serve for the duration of the board to which he or she is appointed. Section 2. Should the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County not appoint such a Board of Equalization and Review then the board of county commissioners shall comprise the Board of Equalization and Review and shall have the powers and duties as are now provided. Section 3. Compensation. The members of the Board of Equalization and Review shall receive for their services such compensation as may be fixed by the board of county commissioners. Section 4. Oath. Before entering upon their duties, each member of the Board of Equalization and Review shall take and subscribe to the following oath and file the same with the clerk of the board of county commissioners: ot , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and maintain the Constitution and the laws of the United States, and the Constitution and the laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as a member of the Board of Equalization and Review of Iredell County, North Carolina, and that I will not allow my actions as a member of the Board of Equalization and Review to be influenced by personal or political friendships or obligations, so help me God." Section 5. Clerk and Minutes. The County Assessor or a deputy designated by him shall act as clerk to the Board of Equalization and Review, shall be present at all meetings, shall maintain accurate minutes of the actions of the board, and shall give to the board such information as he or she may have or can obtain with respect to the listing and valuation of taxable property in the county. Section 6. Time of Meeting. Each year the Board of Equalization and Review shall hold its first meeting nor earlier than the first Monday in April and not later than the first Monday in May. The board shall complete its duties by the advertised adjournment date except to hear and determine requests which are made under the provisions of subdivision (g) (2) of G.S. 105-322, or any amendments thereto, when such requests are made within the time prescribed by law. From the time of its first meeting until its adjournment, the board shall meet at such times as it deems reasonably necessary to perform its statutory duties and to receive requests and hear the appeals of taxpayers under the provisions of subdivision (g)(2) of G.S. 105-322. 404 Section 7. Notice of Meetings and Adjournments. A notice of the date, hours, place, and purpose of the first meeting the Board of Equalization and Review shall be published at least three times in some newspaper having general circulation in the county, the first publication to be at least 10 days prior to the first meeting. The notice shall also state that the board will meet at such dates and places necessary to fulfill its duties, and specify the date at which it will adjourn except to perform its duties as hereafter provided. Section 8. Powers and Duties. The Board of Equalization and Review shall possess the powers and duties enumerated in G.S. 105- 322 (g)(1)(2) and (3), as amended from time to time. Section 9. Power to Compromise. The Board of Equalization and Review shall have the power to compromise, settle, or adjust the county’s claim for taxes arising under G.S. 105-312, and amendments thereto; and the board shall have like authority, by appropriate resolution of any municipality within the county, to compromise, settle, or adjust the appropriate municipality’s claim for taxes arising under G.S. 105-312, and amendments thereto. Section 10. Powers following Adjournment. Following the formal adjournment of the board each year, the board shall continue to function for the purpose of exercising the authority granted to the board of county commissioners under G.S. 105-325, and amendments thereto. Section 11. Appeals of Motor Vehicles. The board may meet year round as required to exercise its authority under G.S. 105- 330.2 (b) to hear appeals of classified motor vehicles relating to appraisals, situs or taxability. Section 12. Quorum. A majority of the board members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any business, except as hereafter provided. Section 13. Reappraisal Years-Panels. In any reappraisal year, the Chairman of the Board of Equalization and Review shall have the authority to divide the board into two separate panels with a minimum of three board members or alternate for each panel. The board members for the panels may be interchanged during the year. In the event the chairman exercises the right to divide the board into panels, a majority of the members of a particular panel shall constitute a quorum, and decision by the panel will constitute a decision of the board. Section 14. There shall be no appeal from the Special Board of Equalization and Review under this act except to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission as it is provided by law. Section 15. The provisions of this act shall apply only to Iredell County, and it is the intent to amend G.S. 105-322 only with respect to Iredell County. Section 16. All laws and clauses of law in conflict with this act are hereby repealed, including Chapter 916 of the 1961 Session Laws, Chapter 281, Session Laws of 1963, and Chapter 412, Session Laws of 1971. Section 17. This act is effective upon ratification. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 KEITH CORPORATION - DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE COUNTY ON A 50/50 BASIS FOR INSTALLING A SEWER LINE FROM FOURTH CREEK TREATMENT PLANT TO THE NEW SHERRILL INDUSTRIAL PARK: Mr. Mashburn said it is estimated that the maximum cost to the County would be $100,000. Keith Corporation is requesting that the County agree to participate with them on the same basis that we have agreed to 9 FEB 1 190 405 FEB 1 1994 participate with the City of Statesville, which is to pay up to 50% of the cost of the project, the County’s portion not to exceed $100,000. When an industry locates there, the reimbursement will be calculated by the same method we have used in the past, which is a 100% return on the grant to be repaid in five years through ad valorem taxes by new value added to the County’s property base by the industry. If the board approves this, Mr. Mashburn and Mr. Pope will work with the legal representatives to draw up a contract that will include the above-stated terms, and present it for the Chairman’s signature, Mashburn said. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the agreement as outlined by the County Manager, which is to pay 50% of the cost of extending the sewer line from the Fourth Creek Sewer Treatment Plant, not to exceed $100,000. The reimbursement to the County will be calculated for repayment in five years through the ad valorem taxes on the property by the increased value to the property base. Mr. Bill Pope and the Keith Company’s attorney will draw up the contract that will include all those details and present the contract for the chairman’s signature. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR EASEMENT ACROSS COUNTY’S RHINEHART PROPERTY: Mr. Mashburn distributed information on the captioned matter. This property is located in the south end of the county off Rhinehart Road where the radio tower is located. Mr. Mashburn said James W. Curtis owns some property in that area and has granted an easement for a right-of-way for the County to get to its property there. Mr. Curtis said he has leased a piece of property to Bell Atlantic Mobile to construct another tower in that area. Mr. Curtis is now requesting an easement across the County’s property~--both a construction easement and a permanent easement to allow Bell Atlantic Mobile to get to the property they have leased from Mr. Curtis. Bell Atlantic has already received zoning and building permits to construct the facility, but there has been no conversation with the county regarding easement until the present. The request 1s issioners permi ease to ° County property as requested. Commissioner Madison inquired if we would ask for a clarification where we are off the easement at the same time. Mr. Mashburn said it would be done. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to grant easement across the County’s property to Bell Atlantic when the county attorney is satisfied that the granting of such easement would not interfere with the County’s access to its property and that both the Grantor ana the Grantee would have continuous access from Rhinehart Road to the subject property. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. EXTENSION OF LETTER OF CREDIT ~- KEITH CARROLL CUSTOM HOMES: Mr. Lundy had a request for an extension for a letter of credit for Keith Carxoll Custom Homes in the amount of $59,175, which expires at midnight on February 1, 1994. This is an extension of the letter of credit until July 1, 1994. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to grant the extension of the Letter of Credit to Keith Carroll Custom Homes in the amount of $59,175, new expiration date July 1, 1994. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 10 406 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS SOUTH IREDELL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: Commissioner Madison nominated Mrs. Sara K. Haire and Mr. Joel Mashburn to these two positions. There were no other nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Abstaining - 1 (Haire) SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: The following nominations were made: Chairman Haire nominated Bill Morrow Commissioner Boone nominated L. W. Lambert Commissioner Madison nominated Robert V. Privette Chairman Haire nominated Daniel Schmidt Commissioner Madison nominated Dick Pearce There w2re no other nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. For alternate member: Chairman Hamby nominated William K. Taylor There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Taylor by acclamation. These are one-year appointments, beginning 2/1/94 and concluding 1/31/95. were VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF SPECIAL EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: Commissioner Madison nominated Bill Morrow for Chairman. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison nominated Bob Privette for Vice Chairman. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS: The following nominations made: Commissioner Madison nominated the following persons: Terry Morton James D. Wilson James Hollar Charlie Stikeleather Mrs. Cora A. Martin There were no other nominations. These are three-year appointments, 3/1/94-2/28/97. VOTING ON NOMINEES: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD: The following nominations were made: 11 ~ vl FEB 1 1994 407 FEB 1 1904 Commissioner Boone nominated Mike Overcash to replace Fred Bourgeois, whose term has not expired. (3/16/92-3/15/94) Commissioner Madison nominated Jerry Lundy. Chairman Haire nominated Commissioner Alice Stewart. Commissioner Hamby nominated Dr. James Rhyne. Commissioner Madison nominated Dan Williams. There were no other nominations. These are three-year appointments, 3/16/94-3/15/97. VOTING ON NOMINEES: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HISTORICAL PROPERTIES COMMISSION: The following nominations were made: Commissioner Boone nominated Mildred Miller " Bill Holman Chairman Haire nominated Edith Walker There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and elect the three nominees by acclamation. These are four-year appointments, 4/1/94-3/31/98. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Stewart said she had someone in mind for this position, but has been unable to reach the person to confirm that she will serve. Commissioner Stewart made a motion to table this appointment until she could reach this person. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: The following nominations were made by Chairman Haire: John and Clara Vanderford, one-year initial terms, beginning 2/1/94 and concluding 1/31/95. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. and Mrs. Vanderford by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT ATHENS FURNITURE COMPANY: Mr. Mashburn announced this couupany has completed the purchase of the Bernhardt property on January 11, 1994. Finished products began coming through the plant on that date. They are now in the fourth week of production and are approaching an employment level of 100. They plan to produce in excess of $1 million in furniture per month by the end of June, and should see an employment level in excess of 175 people by that time. This information was received via a letter address to Mr. Mashburn. The letter also expressed their appreciation to the board of county commissioners for its support of their endeavor to purchase the Bernhardt plant. 12 408 WORKER’S COMPENSATION - SELF INSURANCE: Mr. Mashburn said Worker’s Compensation continues to increase in cost. The County is presently insured through the NCACC insurance pool for Worker’s Compensation. Mr. Mashburn has recently attended a couple of meetings hosted by Rowan County and other counties that are presently self-insured and utilizing the services of an organization called the "Guilford City-County Insurance Advisory Committee." Mr. Everett Arnold is the executive director. This was discussed a couple of years ago, Mr. Mashburn said, and at that time the board decided they were not willing to take the additional risk. Since that time other counties who went the route of self-insurance say they have saved considerable money. Mr. Mashburn distributed some information and asked the board to review this matter and put it back on the agenda for the mid- February meeting. Chairman Haire said she pointed out to the county manager if there are no claims, the county will be fine, but if there are several large claims, the county could get into big trouble. She recommended that the board give this serious consideration. Mr. Pope asked if there is any actuarial data available. He said the decision is not whether or not a person would save money or not but whether it is actuarially sound. It may be that the pool is large enough for it to be actuarially sound, but he would be inherently suspicious that it is. Mr. Mashburn said he would have Everett Arnold or someone from the insurance pool come and give information to our board and answer questions they may have. He said it would be done in the regular meeting or at a little earlier time on February 15th. He reviewed some numbers of costs with the board. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Next meeting: February 15, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: 4 Lisl: Pel FEB 1 1994 13 409 FEB 1° 1994 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Adjourned Session at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 15, 1994, in the South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry T. Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Special Guest: Warren "Jake" Wicker Institute of Government Chapel Hill, NC Chairman Haire called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Mashburn to begin the presentation. DISCUSSION FOR SEWER LINE AND SEWER TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE COUNTY: Mr. Joel Mashburn introduced Mr. Jake Wicker from the Institute of Government who came to speak about the alternatives for providing water and sewer services in North Carolina local governments. Mr. Wicker distributed information on the Organizational Alternatives, the Sources of Funds for financing these services, and Comparative Mr. Wicker said the central questions would be: i.) = decides and 2.) Who pays. He then described the various organization alternatives available for North Carolina local governments. Commissioner Hamby inquired about state and federal grants, to which members of the staff replied that there was no grant money any more. The bond money available through the state is based upon a county’s ability to pay and it is very competitive, Lundy said. It seemed to the be the consensus of the board members that the Sanitary District would be the best organizational method for development of a sewer treatment facility. This requires a general obligation bond be passed only within the district itself. A district is organized by a petition of the free holders. Commissioner Madison thought the area of concern is the southwest quadrant of I-77, along Lake Norman. Commissioner Boone inquired how many customers would be needed to make the project viable. Mr. Mashburn said the Camp-Dresser-McKee study thought the county should not put in a treatment facility, but recommended contracting with the municipalities within the county. Chairman Haire inquired about spraying fields with the treated effluent from the treatment plant. Mr. Wicker says the state has issued permits for about 100 of the spraying disposal systems in the state. Mr. Mashburn inquired if the board wanted to maintain control 1 410 of the sewer or does the board want to turn the control over to another agency? Mr. Wicker discussed inter-local agreements with cities, which involves the county paying for the project up front and then turning the project over to the city. In further discussion of sanitary districts, Mr. Wicker pointed out that the elections for sanitary districts are on a cycle with city elections. There has to be 51% of the freeholders in a specified district signing the petition requesting a sanitary district. Mr. Lundy said if the county is planning to get into the sewer distribution lines and treatment, the project at the lake area is a good opportunity to start a base, and it is probably the best way to get into the water and sewer business in the county. In this particular project that is being considered in the lake area, there is just one property owner at this time. The project would be built in phases. Commissioner Madison inquired about a spray field of 400 acres, and did it have to be contiguous to the area it was serving. Chairman Haire inguired about how to deal with the issue of the property owners whose property joins the spray field. Would the property be devaluated because of the spray field? Would it be detrimental to the health of the residents? What is the legal liability? Mr. Lundy said the spray field requires a 200’ minimum setback from adjoining property lines. Chairman Haire inquired which is the more environmentally perfect, the land or water disposal? The work session was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The regular meeting is to begin at 6:00 p.m., in the County Commissioners’ Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Clerk to the Board APPROVED; AS, J Go FEB 15 1995 411 FEB 15 1994 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 15, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry T. Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Carson Fisher, Staff Engineer Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Sheriff Clyde Lloyd Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Chairman Haire asked the county manager for any adjustments to the agenda he might have. Changes were made to the agenda by consent of the board. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD DON WILSON - DISCUSSION OF JAIL NEEDS: Mr. Don Wilson, Ms. Cathy Robins, and Mr. Bill Taylor came before the board to present a plan they had developed for a jail facility. He distributed information to the county commissioners regarding his presentation. He was asking the county commissioners to consider having a private company build a jail and the County lease the jail from the private company. He also recommended that prison guards be used as guards at the jail rather than deputies, which would free up the deputies for crime solving. Ms. Cathy Robins spoke about the need of jail space because of the increase in jail population and because prisoners are being released from jail prematurely. She said 200 beds were needed in Iredell County and could be justified by using private money to finance it. She also recommended a work release program. In answer to a question from Commissioner Stewart, Ms. Robins said the satellite prisoners would be work release and would therefore not be maximum security prisoners. They will be supervised by the sheriff according to their concept. She presented the following options: 1. Facilities to be built by individual investors. 2. Facilities to be built with individual investors who are 412 partners with the County. County to provide personnel, etc. 3. Facilities to be built by a corporation under the direction of the sheriff or federal marshall. Mr. Bill Taylor spoke about the Governor’s Crime Bill and said in order for the plan to work there must be more prison beds in North Carolina. He recommends the lease jail facility in lieu of the County owning it. He said they would like to serve on the current jail facility study committee the County now has. Commissioner Boone called attention to the Jail Population Task Force which has been inactive but is going to meet next week. He said he was sure the group would welcome them to express their ideas. He inquired if any other counties have jails built by private investors in North Carolina. Mr. Taylor said he is not aware of any; he knows Mecklenburg County is talking about leasing one of their satellite jails to the State. Commissioner Boone said he knew Tennessee has leased jails. Commissioner Boone said the cost of the local jail per day is considerably less than the state costs. Chairman Haire said the board would accept this as information and thanked the presenters for the input. MS. BECKY SCHELL - POSITIVE SUGGESTIONS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND CITIZENS OF IREDELL COUNTY: Ms. Becky Schell came before the board. She said she had wanted to come to speak to the board for three years. She talked about her childhood and her experiences in various jobs in the state. She talked about visiting a couple in the county that she thought needs assistance. The county attorney inquired if Ms. Schell wanted to talk about communication or did she wish to make a definite complaint. Ms. Schell said she is talking about communication. Mr. Mashburn said only 15 minutes had been allotted for her presentation. After further conversation with Ms. Schell, Chairman Haire said it would be necessary to conclude Ms. Schell’s presentation since she had now been speaking fifteen minutes. She said if Ms. Schell would see her after the meeting, she would see that the matter she was addressing was referred to the proper county department. MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOLS - APPLICATION FOR PROJECT APPROVAL: Mr. Carl Eagle represented Mooresville Graded Schools in the request for an Application for Project Approval. The State makes available funds for school facilities, which comes to the County earmarked for the schools. Mooresville has not drawn its money for some time and now wishes to use these funds for the Woods School project. There is a total of $227,880, which they would like to draw to finish the Woods School project. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the application for Public School Building Capital Fund. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Mr. Everette Arnold talked about the self-funding workers’ compensation claims. He said that an organization with a $250,000 premium is large enough to self-fund. He passed out some charts on the number of claims the County has had in the past six years. According to his figures the savings for the last six years would have been $684,197, if the County had been self-funded. Mr. Arnold said the plan basically calls for an administrative person who is hired by the County to handle the progran. He recognized Mr. Popoff and Mr. Justice, who do this administrative work and named some of the agencies they are now serving. The County would also have to purchase excess workers’ compensation so no one claim would "bust" the budget for a year. Most entities buy a $5 million limit, Arnold said. He said he would guarantee over FEB 15 1994 413 FEB 15 1994 a five-year period the County would save money, but he could not guarantee that money would be saved every year. All self-funding programs he has helped establish have been successful, he said. Commissioner Boone inquired which counties are self-insured this year and which are just studying the program. Mr. Arnold said most all of the large counties are self-insured. Chairman Haire inquired what happens if a county has quite a few large claims the first year. Mr. Arnold said unless they are medical, they won’t be paid. He said in the reinsurance they had put a $90,000 cap that could be paid on any one accident in the first year. The reinsurance is designed so that shouldn’t happen, Arnold said. Mr. Pope asked questions of Mr. Arnold regarding the excess funds and the maximum amounts that can be paid out in one year. Mr. Arnold responded to the questions. Mr. Arnold said he could guarantee the County could save money over a five-year period, but not over a one-year period. Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Arnold to give the negative side of the picture of what could happen. Mr. Arnold said the other side is the County could have a lot of claims, a lot of big medical expenses the first year. Mr. Pope inquired if Mr. Arnold could give data that would quantify the maximum exposure the County would have under the self- insurance plan. Mr. Arnold said he could tell within 95 to 98 percent that it won’t happen. Mr. Pope asked if he was saying he had a 95 per cent confidence factor that the worse case scenario is less than the $250,000 premium. After further discussion Mr. Mashburn recommended since the board had other options to explore that the board delay making a decision at least until March. The County needs to give a 90-day advance notice if they wish to withdraw from the current insurance pool. Mr. Pope inquired about a contract with the administration, if it is a basic cost or a percentage. Mr. Arnold said it could be done either way, that there is a contract. Chairman Haire said with the board’s consent, this would be received as information and look into other options that might be available. REQUEST FOR A SEWER LINE EXTENSION TO FLETCHER INDUSTRIES, SALISBURY ROAD, MR. EDWARD TAWS, JR.: Chairman Haire recognized Mr. Edward Taws, Jr., president of Fletcher Industries. Their request is for a sewer line to be run to their property because their nitrification system was no longer functional. He has three other companies located on their property who also have employees. The estimated cost of the sewer line is $180,000 for a 3,665 1.£. ve pipe with 15 manholes and other items as required. Fletcher says if they can have this sewer line extension, they could double the present $1.6 million value of the property. However, they cannot do any of this unless they get onto the sewer systen. Fletcher proposes to pay a $60,000 of the $180,000 cost, and ask the City of Statesville for $30,000 and Iredell County for $90,000. Mr. Mashburn stressed that the present system will not support the current industry. He inquired what their options are. Mr. Taw said they cannot do anything on their property. They do not have the land to put in a nitrification system. The only choice they have is to get into a sewer system, Taw said. Gerald Grant was present to discuss the proposed sewer line. He said the proposed line would open up 150 to 200 acres on the north side of U.S. 70, currently owned by J. C. Steele & Sons, Joy Acres Farms, Merchant Metals, Accuma Corporation, Iredell Fibers, 414 and Fletcher Industries. Fletcher is now under a pump and haul permit issued by the Department of Environmental Management, Grant said. This is only a six-month permit that expires on May 9, 1994. so there is some urgency in making a decision on this matter. Commissioner Madison said he understands if the line is not put in the industry will have to relocate to another site. He inquired if there are any other sites under consideration at this time. Commissioner Madison said the precedent set before was 70/30 investment with a 5-year pay back. Commissioner Boone said with a 5-year pay back based on a $1.2 tax base would only be $36,000. Commissioner Madison said the other issue is the 300+ jobs that may be jeopardized if the plant moves to a surrounding county, and he thought it would behoove the board to try to make this a workable arrangement. Carson Fisher, staff engineer, said he met with city officials concerning this extension. The City of Statesville has not approved this extension, but it is on the agenda for this coming Monday. The county commissioners might want to make their action contingent upon the City of Statesville actually approving the extension. The extension would come off the line that was extended to the landfill and the baler facility. The county paid for the entire cost of this line with a reimbursable contract with the City of Statesville which permits the County to recoup some of the money if the line is extended. Based upon the acreage fee that would be paid by the City of Statesville back to the County over a 10-15 year period, the County would recoup, based on 64 acres, approximately $20,000. Merchant Metals and Accuma both have septic systems that are performing satisfactorily, so they have no wish to tie into the system at this time, Gerald Grant said. Commissioner Boone addressed the projected division of cost, which is the County paying 50%, the City of Statesville paying 17%, and Fletcher Industries paying 33%. He inquired who came up with this formula. Mr. Grant said he supposed they did. They had two meetings with the group and arrived at this formula. Commissioner Boone said he could not accept the County paying over twice the share as the City. He did not think that this was equitable. Mr. Mashburn said previous practices had been 70/30 and 50/50. He said there has been no discussions about the split in the meetings. He thinks the split is up to the board of commissioners. Commissioner Madison said this situation involves a lot of people and while he is not excited about the percentages, he thinks the county commissioners can come to a positive decision so this industry can continue to grow. He inquired if their plans for expansion are definite. The plant manager for ASC, suppliers for Freightliners and other truck industries in the region, addressed their expansion plans. They expect in the next two years to employ another 100 to 200 people to handle their growth. MOTION Commissioner Madison to refer this matter back to the county manager, Jack King, and Carson Fisher, and let them come up with a feasible financing plan. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUEST AN INCREASE IN DENTAL CONTRACT RATES, BUDGET AMENDMENT #27: Mr. Bill Mashburn presented this request which represents an increase of $3,840 in the Dental Reimbursement. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to,approve the recommendation FEB 15 1994 415 FEB 15 1994 from the Board of Health to increase the dental contract rates. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REPORT FROM TAX COLLECTOR ON ALL UNPAID 1993 TAXES THAT ARE A LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY AND SETTING THE DATE FOR ADVERTISEMENT OF SAME: Mr. Joe Ketchie presented the board with the 1993 unpaid taxes and asked the board to set a date for advertising them. He suggested the date of April 20, 1994 for the list to be in the Statesville Record & Landmark and Mooresville Tribune. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to establish April 20, 1994 as the date for advertising the Unpaid 1993 Taxes that are a lien on the real property in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. A question was raised by Commissioner Boone about a tax bill being mailed out for less than $1, which is due on a motor vehicle. A citizen had complained about receiving one for an amount less than a $1. Mr. Ketchie said he was told by the Institute of Government that by GS the tax collector could not excuse the amount. The bill is generated by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The proper procedure would be for the Assessing office to depreciate the vehicle. TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT - JANUARY 1994: Mr. Ketchie discussed this monthly report with the board. RECLASSIFICATION OF A PORTION OF THE SOUTH YADKIN RIVER IN DAVIE, IREDELL AND ROWAN COUNTIES: Mr. Lundy presented a time schedule for reclassification and adoption of the S. Yadkin River /Cooleemee Watershed that had been “inadvertently overlooked" by the DEHNR during their reclassification process. The area consists of 3400 acres in eastern Iredell County, which is a very small part of the watershed. Mr. Lundy recommends meeting with the DEHNR, Environmental Management, and seeing if Iredell County’s very small amount of property could not be exempted from this reclassification by stopping the district at the county line. He asked the board’s permission to make this request. Mr. Lundy said the property is about 1/2 mile at its widest point in Iredell County and tapers down from that. There was a consensus of the board members for Mr. Lundy to ask for Iredell County to be excluded from this watershed. AUDIT CONTRACT FY 93-94: Mrs. Blumenstein presented the annual audit contract to the board. The contract is for $23,600, which is a 3% increase over the current year’s fee. In addition she was asking the board’s permission to include in her finance budget for FY 94-95 the amount of $6,638 for a camera ready copy of the annual Comprehensive Annual Finance Report. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract with Foster & McLelland, PA, CPA’s, in the amount of $23,600 and the proposal for the camera ready copy of the annual Comprehensive Annual Finance Report to be included in the FY 94-95 budget. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES AND REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1994: Mr. Brent Weisner presented the releases and refunds for the month of January 1994, and said they were in order. The following is the list as approved: RELEASES AND REFUNDS JANUARY 1994 COUNTY RELEASES 416 Ronald Grier Lisa Carol Mason William A. Stroud James W. Pharr Debra Ann Keller Jonathan Christie Isabel L Teller Barry Detwiler Jeffrey Holthouser Bonnie B Davis Peggy L Newton Grady G Koon Sr Jeffrey D Sherrill Bryan K George Betty L Reeves Clement M Key Virginia H. Lefler Barbara G Kimball Robert Clendenin Harold G Miller Samantha T Watkins Stephen Alexander Kenneth Overcash Marie H Ray United Methodist Church Everette Julian Betty Bennett Vivian M Combs John M Barringer Fernando A Becker Paul Duncan Jerry P Hayes Jerry P Hayes Marvin Bradshaw James J Nelson Sr Alice E Rimmer William W Skeen " John A Hendricks " Grady L Speer Jr Terry J Peace Odessa R Crawford Burl W Mann Grady G Koon Sr Wade Rex Marlowe Allen Albert Ayris Charles A Gallyon W Roy Creamer Roger D Boger Kenneth E Deloach Robert W Gilleland ti} Boyd Campbell Larry Younger John W Bullard Curtis Westlake Steve Harbin Donald G Mills Betty K Smith Fred B Houston Sara S Cashion Jim F Streetman Decimus Corp. Mary B Oliphant David N Schwartz Wilford Poole Honorcraft Inc. 63.27 23.72 11.25 2.25 74.07 2.70 72.27 24.08 11.25 41.49 10.53 126.86 8.91 19.80 159.89 18.59 38.39 5.99 32.99 1.35 38.66 6.75 24.89 24.80 41.67 6.57 15.93 64.31 8.10 69.66 8.82 26.51 4.23 6.19 30.60 33.21 19.44 ~95 21.18 21.80 21.55 19.68 12.13 1.35 47.75 51.13 19.40 25.92 13.59 7.62 6.38 -45 42.12 26.46 7.97 38.75 ~45 2.65 37.04 50.19 49.50 85.91 11.48 98.33 54.00 6.14 173.86 5.04 17.59 175.10 11.74 FEB 15 1994 417 FEB 15 1994 Ray’s Asphalt Paving Jerald W Russell John Hoyle Craig Thomas E Burnette William C Dillinger Fairview Methodist Church Tammy J Dalton Charles A Haynes II Albert Holmes Rich James B Harmon James B. Harmon Robert Philbeck Michael Dreves Jason A Wright W A Claywell Jr Ed Griffeth Margaret Gudger Robert C Gray Deanna Grindstaff Phillip T Fox Kathy B Jones James L Mixson Glenn E Bennett James M Kunkle William A Bradshaw James E Creedmore Gordon S Walker Robert Lackey James E Allen John N Lindsay Shirley M Childs John P Roe Ltd James M Miller Leroy Templeton Boris Walker Deborah Isenhour Franklin Briggs Eddie Burch Jr Ford Motor Credit Co. Michael Allen Truby W G Warren Steven C Ervin John F Lenderman Marjorie Bean Watson White Farm Machinery Co. James J Hicks Russell L Harwell Front Street Baptist Church Roy David White James E Sommerville Dewayne Campbell Harry S Nance Lara A Sliwinski Billy C Holdsclaw Ronald T Oliphant Jessie Frontis Copy Service & Supply Solomon Campbell Jessie Frontis Tina Harmon Timothy Dale Hicks Patricia A Mills James A Kinder Phillip McDaniels John E Johnson Jr Maggie L Barnett Willard E Auton Donald R Brooks Loyd F Marlowe G J Estes Maggie L Barnett Edward Miller 2,047.25 2.70 46.35 46.58 39.51 6.75 5.25 11.70 8.64 7.56 74.07 38.39 78.35 19.04 46.17 65.93 20.57 83.70 73.94 4.37 14.18 46.31 35.33 18.27 8.87 15.62 35.37 15.84 1.35 123.21 36.90 93.60 26.64 82.62 7.56 85.91 10.17 5.72 46.31 11.12 20.39 50.22 18.86 8.96 5.49 19.85 72.41 51.48 22.50 6.21 8.33 1.13 74.07 13.95 61.38 7.20 26.01 11.12 7.07 45.69 25.15 11.25 18.50 99.00 9.50 150.89 74.12 6.48 9.72 12.51 11.25 30.24 418 Lonnie W Whitaker Gilbert Engineering Larry G Shaver Robert H Hayes Danny B Lancaster Danny B Lancaster William M Ogburn Brenda S Ogburn TOTAL COUNTY RELEASES William A Strooud Jeffrey Holtshouser James D Warren Bonnie B Davis P L Deaton Betty L Reeves Kress Clodfelter Sara S Cashion Wilford H Poole Hard W Ellis Roy D White Patricia A Mills Robert H Hayes TOTAL RELEASES Lisa C Mason William A Stroud James W Pharr Debra Ann Keller Jeffrey Holthouser Bonnie B Davis Jeffrey D Sherrill Barbara G Kimball Robert Y Clendenin Samantha T Watkins Stephen A Alexander Kenneth N Overcash Hope M Ray Everette Julian Betty Bennett John Barringer Paul Duncan Jerry P Hayes Jerry P Hayes Home Servicorp. " John A Hedricks w Grady Speer Jr Terry J Peace Odessa R Crawford Sprint Communication Allen A Ayris Charles A Gallyon Boyd Campbell Larry J Younger Jr Curtis Westlake Steve Harbin Donald Gray Mills 48.69 Tleta 20.39 225.09 2.25 8.33 14.18 45.39 110.70 7,306.54 SOLID WASTE RELEASES 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 18.00 9.00 18.00 18.00 36.00 18.00 36.00 261.00 ALL COUNTY RELEASES 1.45 -69 -14 4.53 -69 2.54 54 37 2.02 2.36 ~41 1.52 1.52 -40 97 -50 54 1.62 26 41.35 59.00 1.75 1.48 1.39 1.27 -74 -08 2.92 3.13 - 66 47 39 -03 -16 3.07 3.03 5.25 FEB 15 1994 419 FEB 15 1994 Fred B Houston 6.01 Sara S Cashion 3.30 Wilford H Poole 10.70 Ray’s Asphalt Paving 131.86 Jerald W Russell 217 John Hoyle Craig 2.83 Thomas E Burnette 2.85 Williard Dillinger 2.41 Charles A Haynes II eta Charlie A Moore 46 Michael P Dreves 4.79 Jason Wright 1.16 Margaret H Gudger 1.26 William SA Bradshaw 54 Shirley M Childs 2.26 John P Roe Ltd 5.72 Leroy Templeton 5.04 Eddie Burch 35 Ford Motor Co. 2.83 W G Warren 1.25 Steven C Ervin 3.07 John F Lenderman 1.15 White Farm Machinery Co. 34 Roy David White 1.38 James E Sommerville 38 Dewayne C Campbell 51 Harry S Nance -07 Larry A Sliwinski 4.53 Tina M Harmon 2.79 Timothy D Hicks 1.54 Patricia Ann Mills -69 Phillip McDaniels 6.05 John E Johnson Jr -58 Maggie L Barnett 9.22 William L Auton 4.53 Loyd F Marlowe 59 G J Estes - 76 Maggie L Barnett -68 Lonnie Whitaker 2.98 Larry G Shaver 1.25 Robert H Hayes 13.76 Danny B Lancaster 14 Danny B Lancaster Os TOTAL 393.25 MT MOURNE FIRE RELEASES Fairview Methodist Church -41 John Lindsey Jr 7.83 TOTAL 7.94 SHEPHERDS FIRE RELEASES Grady G Koon Sr 8.46 Betty L Reeves 10.66 Harold Gene Miller 09 Grady G Koon Sr 1.75 Michael A Truby 74 James A Kinder 1.23 TOTAL 22.91 REFUNDS Richard B Alexander 420 Route 6, Box 200 Statesville, NC William A & Lois Benfield Route 8, Box 885 Mooresville, NC Sarah S Cashion Route 14, Box 239 Statesville, NC Clark Equipment c/o AVTAX, Inc. P. O. Box 11737 Charlotte, NC 28220 Clark Equipment c/o AVTAX, Inc. P. O. Box 467429 Atlanta, GA 46729 John Mark & Linda Davidson Route 14, Box 175-D Statesville, NC 28677 Clara S Epperson 510 Deauville Road Statesville, NC 28677 David Lee & Kimberly Farris 1117 Dellinger Drive Statesville, NC 28677 Carolyn A. Graham Route 1, Box 534 Troutman, NC 28166 Grady A & Robin Harpe 1215 Troutman Avenue Statesville, NC Roby A & Mary E Houston Route 12, Box 243 Statesville, NC Mary C Ketchie Route 8, Box 154 Mooresville, NC Martin Marietta Corp. Box 29 Statesville, NC Michael A & Patricia Mikita Route 2, Box 509-F Mooresville, NC Blaine F & Donna Moore 438 S Magnolia Avenue Mooresville, NC Ralcar Corp. P O Box 88259 Atlanta, GA Att: Tax Dept. Statesville Marble & Granite Route 18, Box 400-A Statesville, NC Tar Heel Capital Partnership Southgate II Plaza, Suite 10 Boone, NC 28607 FEB 15 1004 11.94 66.64 132.66 1,696.68 7,759.46 14.03 53.23 50.33 13.59 14.40 4.95 154.00 376.58 84.93 FEB 15 1994 Julie Beam White Route 12, Box 230-A Statesville, NC 34.52 Wilson Properties FPF O Box 1147 Statesville, NC 325.90 World Omni Leasing, Inc. 47-1 Char Pk Dr P O Box 240886 Charlotte, NC 28224 32.99 TOTAL REFUNDS 10,850.44 County 680.35 Solid Waste Fee 54.00 All County Fire #4 10,111.16 Shepherd’s Fire #3 4.93 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the releases and refunds as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, JANUARY 31, 1994 AND FEBRUARY 1, 1994: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes of the captioned meetings. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE: Commissioner Alice Stewart nominated Mrs. Bobby (Joanne) Sharpe Mills. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and elect Mrs. Mills by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS SUB-TITLE D LANDFILL REQUIREMENTS: Mr. Mashburn said it was necessary for the County to have detailed written operational plans for closure and post closure of the current landfill. A proposal has been received from Municipal Engineering to complete the plans for the County. The proposal is for $12,500. Funds are available in the Enterprise Fund to do this work. It is estimated that there will be about $100,000 remaining in the construction account for the landfill and a portion of this could be used for this required report. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the expenditure of $12,500 to cover the contract price for a detailed written operation plan for closure and post closure of the current landfill. The contract is subject to the county attorney’s review and approval. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT REQUEST FROM THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING CONTINUED NON-STOP AIR SERVICE BETWEEN CHARLOTTE AND 422 LONDON. Mr. Mashburn said this matter is being held in jeopardy because of some negotiations going on between the Department of Transportation and the United Kingdom. The Charlotte region has additional approval for that flight. The Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte is requesting that Iredell County write a letter of support to the U. S. Department of Transportation for that non-stop flight. Mr. Danny Hearn feels that by having this flight opens the region to competition and feels Iredell County will benefit by having this flight and urges the county commissioners to support this flight. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to write the letter as requested by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MEDICAL EXAMINERS IN IREDELL COUNTY: The county manager said the county has had "on-again, off-again" medical examiners in Iredell County. Mr. Mashburn has written the state office and has been informed that they are in the process of appointing a physician’s assist to serve in the southern end of the county. The pathologist at Davis Community Hospital, an out-of-county pathologist, will serve the northern part of the county. Mr. Mashburn has offered the state office the Emergency Medical staff as medical examiners since the County has people on board 24-hours a day, seven days a week. He has preliminary approval to the concept, but has not been given final approval. NEW FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ENTITLED EMPOWERMENT ZONES: Mr. Mashburn reported there is quite a bit of money available for empowerment zones. This is set up basically to address areas to assist self-sustaining, long term economic development in areas of pervasive poverty, unemployment, and general distress. Maps showing these particular areas were distributed. One small portion of Iredell County, according to the latest census, could qualify for these funds. The chances of the county receiving anything is very negligible. Mr. Mashburn has notified Mr. Paul Wilson of this program and Mr. Wilson is going to review the matter and try to get additional information. If Mr. Wilson feels the county might qualify, then he will be back in touch with Mr. Mashburn. REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF CRITICAL HABITAT: Mr. Lundy said Mr. Mashburn received a letter from the Chamber of Commerce which had been forwarded through the Home Builders’ Association, containing a current definition section of the North Carolina Wildlife critical habitat. The definitions are of serious concerns to the Home Builders’ Association. Mr. Lundy thinks it could have substantial impact in certain areas. He thinks the North Carolina Wildlife Association needs to be more specific in their definitions. Mr. Lundy recommends writing to the legislators asking for better definitions of critical habitat, as requested by the Homer Builders’ Association. The board consented to write such a letter. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to enter executive session to discuss personnel, land acquisition, and legal matters. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from executive session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn until Wednesday, February 23, 1994, to meet with the school officials from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., to tour the Iredell/Statesville schools. Next regular meeting of the board is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. ‘ FEB 15 1994 423 424 FEB 15 1994 alicia, Clerk to the Board APPROVED: aS VA /; Ff IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 1, 1994 MEETING The Iredeil County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 1, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice T. Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Services and Administrative Development Jerry T. Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Carson Fisher, Staff Engineer William Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: The Reverend Joe Parker, Pastor Race Street United Methodist Church Statesville, NC PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn recommended that two items be pulled from the agenda, one to be rescheduled at the next meeting and the other to be cancelled until] a later date. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD GREATER STATESVILLE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PRESENTATION: Mr. Harry Tsumas was representing the GSDC for this presentation. Mr. Tsumas distributed the Annual Report from his agency. This was prepared by Centralina Council of Governments. It shows the economic trends in the county. Mr. Tsumas said there was no negative news in the report--retail sales are up, building is up, etc. He feels it is a very good report and it is a pleasure to present it to the board, he said. No one had questions concerning the report. Chairman Haire said she enjoyed working with the GSDC. They are busy folks and represent the county well, she said. She thanked Mr. Tsumas for coming. IREDELL COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION - REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR HEPATITIS B IMMUNIZATIONS <- BUDGET AMENDMENT #28: Mr. Tommy Bowles, chairman of the fire commission, said the final round of immunizations were given yesterday, and they are requesting a final payment of $2,000 and asked the board to approve this request. Any further firemen or rescue personnel will be dealt with on a year- to-year basis, he said. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendment #28 in the amount of $2,000 to cover the cost of the Hepatitis B Immunizations for the fire departments. These funds are to come from the Fund Balance for the Fire District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1 WAR 1 1994 425 MAR 1 1994 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS HEALTH DEPARTMENT - 1994 IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN (IAP) FUNDS - BUDGET AMENDMENT #29: Mr. Bill Mashburn said he was in a meeting with Governor Hunt last Friday to improve child immunization rate in North Carolina, a part of an eight-year action plan, he said. The health department has received funds to try to improve the immunization rates in Iredell County. He is asking the board’s approval of receipt of these funds and to budget these funds to be used for data processing hardware and software, medical supplies (needles, syringes), community awareness (flyers, magnets), and travel reimbursement. The total amount is $11,000. Two PHN I Grade 69 staff members will be hired for 18 hrs a week. Because of the deadline of getting in the plan, Mr. Mashburn said they had polled the board members and had reached 10 of the 11 members of his board, all of which approved the program being recommended here this evening, he said. The total grant is $32,000, $11,000 of which will be spent in FY 93-94, with the remainder being carried forward to FY 94-95, Mr. Madison explained. This is all state money. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the request for 1994 Immunization Plan (IAP) Funds, in the amount of $32,000, $11,000 of which will be spent in FY 1993-94, with the remainder to be carried forward to 94-95, and will be covered by Budget Amendment #29. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PREVENTIVE HEALTH BUDGET - BUDGET AMENDMENT #30: Mr. Bill Mashburn said money has been received from the state to help continue some ongoing programs. The funds are for Depo-Provera, an injectable contraceptive and for Norplant kits, for a total of $14,370.00. The request is for a budget amendment to reflect these revenues. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Budget Amendment #30 for Preventive Health in the amount of $14,370.00. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ENGINEERING - SAMPLE RESOLUTION FOR STATE BOND FUND APPLICATION - ELEVATED STORAGE TANK & FIRE HYDRANTS: Mr. Carson Fisher, staff engineer, presented this information. He distributed information he had gathered on what would be needed on the application. He reviewed with the board the information he had gathered on what would be necessary to put into the application. He said the board would need to decide whether they would apply for a grant or a loan. The only grants available are for "high Unit Cost" projects, which means they serve projects that would increase the cost of service to an amount where monthly bills would be considered excessive, which would be about $40 a month. Iredell Water Corporation does not charge anywhere near this amount, therefore, the project would not be suitable for this type of funding. Mr. Fisher enumerated some things that have to be done in order to make the application. One of these is that the county would have to pledge certain revenues to repay this loan. Also the question still remains if the county can build the tank and lease it back to Iredell Water Corporation. The total cost of the 200,000 elevated water storage tank is estimated to be $399,000. Chairman Haire asked what the interest rate would be with a conventional loan. Mrs. Blumenstein said you could not get the 426 money for twenty years. She said the county would have to pledge certain non-tax revenues. Some of the non-tax revenues are already pledged for the solid waste obligation bonds, if there should ever be a problem with repaying that debt. She estimates that the longest payback period would be seven to ten years and would require Local Government Approval. Since the county would not be operating the water system, they cannot pledge fees as a method of pay back. They could do it with a lease of the tank to Iredell Water Corporation, with the principal to be repaid with the lease revenues. Commissioner Madison inquired if the construction of the tank was included in the Farmers Home Loan Iredell Water Corporation is requesting. Mr. Fisher said they have made this request. Mr. Boone inquired about the term of the FmH loan. Mr. Fisher said it was a forty-year loan at a 5 3/8 % interest rate. One of the attractions for Iredell Water Corporation is they can spread the repayment out over a 40-year period, Boone said. Commissioner Boone said he did not see any reason to go through this process if Iredell Water Corporation can get a loan the Farmers Home. Mr. Fisher said it would be almost impossible to get the application ready for the March 30th deadline; however, the application could be ready by the September 30th date. Chairman Haire inquired if Mr. Fisher was actually presenting this to the board for its review. Mr. Fisher said for review and also get guidance on whether the board would like to pursue this. Commissioner Madison said he thought it would be good to wait and see if the Water Corporation was going to receive a loan. If they did not, then work toward a September application. It was the consensus of the board to go with Commissioner Madison’s suggestion to receive this information and work toward the September 30th deadline. NO VOTE. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 15, 1994 AFTERNOON SESSION AND FEBRUARY 15, 1994 EVENING SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: There are three vacancies occurring on this board. One person cannot serve again; one person has never attended a meeting; and the third person is a very active member. It is suggested that two new members be appointed and that Mr. Carl Ralston be reappointed. This will be on the March 15, 1994 meeting. MANAGER’S REPORT JAIL MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE: Mr. Mashburn said this task force has met and they are planning visits to jails in surrounding counties on March 11, 1994. J. N. Pease will supply the lunch; Iredell County will supply transportation for the day which will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m., after visits to Rowan, Union, and Burke Counties. Commissioners and task force members are invited. Commissioner Hamby said the task force has done well in their work, and she thought the meeting was very informative. Barr 11994 427 yar 108 Commissioner Boone said the representative from Pease was there and said basically the same thing they said when they met with the county commissioners. Mr. Mashburn said they wanted as many people from the courts to go as possible. REPORT ON FLETCHER INDUSTRY FINANCING: Mr. Mashburn announced he had met with Fletcher Industries and the City of Statesville. There never has really been a discussion of what type of split of funding there would be. The only thing that was discussed was policies the board had in the past and what type of precedent has been set. The City of Statesville has not agreed to anything, but they will be discussing it at the first meeting in March. They will discuss 1/3 by the developer, 1/3 by the county, and 1/3 city. The big question for them is the annexation. Commissioner Boone inquired if it would not be possible to tie into the Third Creek line that is existing instead of running a line to Fourth Creek. Commissioner Madison said Third Creek is full to capacity for industrial waste and cannot take any more. The industrial park will go to Fourth Creek. JOINT MEETING WITH THE IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL BOARD ON MARCH 3, 1994, 7:00 P.M., SOUTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM: Mr. Mashburn reminded the board of this meeting this Thursday. The discussion is to be on Current Expense budgets. He also mentioned the request from the Educational Task Force for an additional member to be added to their group. BOARD OF ELECTIONS REQUESTS CONSIDERATION FOR USE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ROOM FOR HANDLING THE ELECTION RETURNS: The May 3, 1994 primary is on Tuesday, the same day as the regular meeting of the county commissioners. The Board of Elections would like to use the County Commissioners’ meeting room if possible to take the returns. MEETING ON ETHICS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AT THE INSTITUTE: Commissioner Alice Stewart informed the board of a meeting on Ethics in Local Government which she is interested in attending. There are two sessions--one at the Institute of Government on March 23rd and the second one in Asheville on March 29th. She would like to attending the March 23rd meeting. Chairman Haire asked Commissioner Stewart to represent the board and back information. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn to executive session to discuss legal matters. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION TO ADJOURN from Executive Session from Chairman Haire. ADJOURN: MOTION to adjourn from Chairman Haire. Time: 7:00 p.m. Next meeting: Thursday, March 3, 1994, 7:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, Statesville, NC. ? Clerk to the Board approveo: S/17 / GY 428 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 15, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Adjourned Session on Tuesday, March 15, 1994, County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Sheriff Clyde Lloyd Bill Mashburn, Health Director Janet Blaufuss, Nursing Director Chuck Gallyon, Fire Marshal CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: The Reverend Mike Jordan, Pastor Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Statesville, NC PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Mashburn moved some matters on the agenda and added some additional ones. All this was with the concurrence of the board. APPONTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD SEDGWICK JAMES COMPANY: Mr. Griggs presented his information regarding self-insurance for workers’ compensation. Mr. Griggs’ company is the administrators of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ self-insurance pool. Mr. Grigg offered the alternatives available, one of which is choosing a deductible level that the county would be comfortable with and would still offer a savings from the premium. The recommendation is for the $100,000 deductible, which is the least risk but which is a good place to begin the self-insurance, the representative said. This is a $100,000 deductible amount for every workers’ compensation claim for an amount up to $100,000 per claim. After that amount, the pool will pay. Sedgwick James as third party administrator will still do all the administrative work as they have done in the past. If Iredell County had been involved in the self-insurance program last year, Mr. Griggs said the County’s premium would have been reduced from $200,580 to $72,209. Higher deductibles are available, but the risk increases as the deductibles increase. He distributed a Payout Profile Report that showed that the most the County paid out in one year was $87,519.76. Mr. Wendell Altman from the Risk Control Department gave an overview of what his department does to assist the County if the County works with them. He said his office is a support service; they work to help prevent or minimize the number of accidents that occur in the County. Mr. Griggs mentioned the three-volume OSHA resource manual that the County received from them free of charge which is helpful to the County. In discussing the issue, Commissioner Madison asked why they did not recommend a higher deductible. Mr. Mashburn said the MAR 15 1994 429 MAK .5 1994 company did recommend a higher deductible; however, Mr. Mashburn thought the board would want to take a more conservative approach in the initial year. Commissioner Madison inquired about the types of claims that would require a $100,000. Chairman Haire asked Mrs. Blumenstein to give her opinion. She recommended the board try the self-insurance with the low deductible as being recommended. Mr. Mashburn said the County might eventually build up an escrow account and not have to appropriate as much. These funds would be placed in a separate internal service fund, Mrs. Blumenstein said. Commissioner Madison asked for a comparison of the former quotation they had received and with the one that is before the board this evening. Mrs. Blumenstein explained the difference in the two plans. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to go as has been proposed this evening, with Sedgwick James and the $100,000 deductible for the next fiscal year for a self-insurance workers’ compensation progran. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW GARAGE SUPERINTENDENT, JOHN WILLIAMS: Mr. Joel Mashburn introduced Mr. John Williams, the new garage superintendent. Mr. Williams has quite a few years as a technician as well as a manager. Very positive developments have already taken place at the garage, Mr. Mashburn said. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN - MR. BEN GARRISON: Mr. Garrison presented the Transportation Development Plan Steering Committee’s recommendation. The TDP is a four-year plan, the last plan having been done in 1991, which lays out goals and objectives for the period. The fourth year of the plan called for involvement of public transportation. The county commissioners approved Centralina Council of Government assisting with coming up with a private, non-profit corporation which would oversee all the transportation services in the community. The Iredell County Vocational Workshop now serves as the lead agency. The reason to form a corporation would be to develop a better coordinated system. COG helped develop by-laws and the Articles of Incorporation which can be filed with the Secretary of State, if the board of commissioners approved. The TDP steering committee is asking the board to appoint the seven members required for the Articles of Incorporation. The TDP steering committee recommends this plan. After incorporating the group has the following options: (1) the group could continue as they are now operating; (2) one agency could assume all transportation in the county; (3) the non-profit organization could set up its own transportation system and run it; or (4) a private vendor could operate the service. The TDP steering committee hopes to move from a coordinated transportation system to a consolidated system. The request of the board is to approve the concept of the non- profit organization, approve the by-laws, and appoint the seven members to the board of directors as required by the Articles of Incorporation. The names suggested for the board of directors are: Ben Garrison, Iredell Vocational Workshop; Anna Rice, Council on Aging; Paul Wilson, I-Care; Ron White, Tri-County Mental Health; Dot Blackwelder, ElderCenter; Ron Matthews, Adult Learning Center; and Lisa York, DSS. This would be the initial membership. Once the board is established if anyone wishes to become a member, they have to make a written request which goes to the Board of Directors, then the Board of Directors would bring the request to the county commissioners. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Articles of Incorporation. 430 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to amend the Transportation Development Plan for 1994-95 to include a replacement van for the Iredell Vocational Workshop, the Council on Aging apply for an expansion van for the Mooresville area, Iredell Vocational Workshop for an expansion van. These three vehicles will fall under the Section 16 program, of which 70% is federal money, 20% is state money and 10% is local match. The local dollars are paid for out of the individual agency’s funds. No new money is requested of the county commissioners. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mr. Garrison said in the late fall or the first of 1995 there will be a need for a new four-year Transportation Development Plan as this is the last year of the current plan. PROBLEM WITH DEBRIS - RALPH YOUNT, CITIZEN: Mr. Yount was represented by Mr. Hugh West, local attorney, who spoke at this time. The problem being experienced is a building that was burned at the intersection of Old Mountain Road and I-40, on the south side of the interstate. The Bunch Fabric building burned in April 1985 and the debris remains near the other manufacturing companies in the area. The hazardous waste has been removed; however, that is as far as the County can go with its present ordinance. Mr. Yount described the area in question, which has become a real eyesore and a bad situation to which the surrounding companies have to bring their customers. He asked the county commissioners to assist them in getting something done to clear up the area. Commissioner Stewart lives in the area and said the area described is an eyesore to the community. Mr. Huggins with Sackner described the situation at his plant and the mess that is next-door to his business. His customers visit the plant frequently and he is embarrased by the debris that is close by his plant. Mr. West read letters from Gulf States, Orbit Industries, and Carris Reels, other close-by plants who are concerned about this debris. Mr. West presented and read a draft of an amendment to the County Code, which he discussed with the board. Mr. Pope said he spoke with Mr. West about this matter, and, after discussion, said that he felt fairly comfortable with the amendment proposed. The board discussed including residential property in this amendment. Mr. Pope said he would like to consider this matter further before making a decision. No public hearing is required for adoption of this amendment; however it must be a unanimous vote for it to pass on the first reading, Pope said. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to amend the code to add the following section. Section 12-17. Casualty damaged solid waste. No owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee of any commercial premises shall permit the solid waste remaining from any building or other structure which has been damaged beyond repair by fire, storm, or other casualty, to remain on the premises for more than one (1) year after the completion of the investigations by the Fire Marshal and casualty insurance companies if the appearance of such waste tends to decrease the value of the surrounding property or mars the appearance of the area. The term “beyond repair" shall mean that the costs of MAR 15 1994' 431 MAR 15 1994 repairing the casualty damage exceeds the value of the damaged staructure prior to the casualty. The County shall enforce this section of Article I by imposing the penalty prescribed in Section 12-12 of this Chapter upon petition of an owner of other property located in the immediate area where the violation occurs. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison inquired if the staff could look at an amendment that would look at it from a residential structural standpoint giving the authority as the City has that, if necessary, a building could be demolished and a lien placed on the property. The staff is to report back to the board at a near future meeting. REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SEWER EXTENSION TO SERVE FLETCHER INDUSTRIES LOCATED ON SALISBURY ROAD: Mr. Taw, manager of Fletcher Industries, addressed the board. Real and personal property tax paid to the County in 1993 was $11,945, Mr. Taw said. At the present time there are approximately 300 employees who are’ mostly employed at ASC and are from Iredell County. Since the last meeting with the county commissioners on February 15, 1994, they have met with the City of Statesville who has declined to participate in the funding of the cost of the sewer line extension, which is estimated to be about $180,000, but have agreed that the line could be extended to their facility. The City will annex the property into the City of Statesville. Mr. Taw would like to request right-of-way across the county property and also to request the County to assist them in the amount of $60,000. They feel their plants will not only maintain the present level of employment but hope to see it increase. Commissioner Madison inquired about the assurance the County would have that the tenants would be on the property for the period of five years during the payback time of the $60,000. Mr. Taw read a letter of commitment from ASC to remain in Statesville at the present site if the sewer is repaired. Mr. Taw said they would be willing to commit a payback of 20% for five years. Mr. Pope said the board would be making a loan of $60,000 with the provision that 20% of this loan would be forgiven at the end of each year provided that during that year the tax base had been sufficient to cover the loan amount and that the jobs had averaged a certain set number, if the board wanted to include this in the provision. Mr. Pope said the board could not legally forgive taxes so a loan would have to be constructed with whatever conditions the board wished to attach to the loan. Commissioner Boone said he wanted to clarify that: The City of Statesville will collect water and sewer fees, there will be a fairly large electric bill on which they will make a great deal of money, and you will also be paying City property tax. The only thing the County will collect will be property tax, yet the city is paying nothing and the County is being asked to pay $60,000. He said he could not see paying any more than the City does, especially since the City will make so much more revenue from the property than the County will. Mr. Grant said the original formula was 50% participation by the County, 33% by property owner, and 17% by the city. A one- third partnership was arrived at after the last meeting. They are now asking for a 1/3 participation by the county and the property owner will provide 2/3 of the cost, Grant said. This sewer line will pass by three other existing industries which are currently on septic tank systems and could experience the same problems ASC and Fletcher Industries have experienced. They are also opening up 100 acres of the Fanjoy property that could be developed at a later time. There are some benefits for other industries other than Fletcher, but it is primarly for Fletcher. Mr. Pope inquired about the right-of-way that is being 432 requested. It is across the landfill property and engineering is being worked on at this time. They are working with Carson Fisher. The right-of-way will be along the branch that runs through the landfill. It will not interfere with the County’s ability to use the property for a landfill. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to grant the $60,000 as is being requested and that it be done in such a manner as Mr. Pope has recommended as a five-year loan with forgiveness provisions built into it. As long as the tax base is maintained at the current levels and as long as the employment is maintained at current levels, the $12,000 per year will be forgiven. VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Haire, Madison, Hamby); Nays - 2 (Stewart, Boone). BUDGET AMENDMENT #31 FOR FLETCHER SEWER LINE : MOTION from Commissioner Madison to take $60,000 from Capital Reserve Funds and place in the Water and Sewer Funds to cover this expenditure. VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Haire, Madison, Hamby); Nays - 2 (Stewart, Boone). RIGHT-OF-WAY ACROSS THE COUNTY LANDFILL PROPERTY FOR THE FLETCHER SEWER LINE: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to grant the right-of-way subject to Carson Fisher’s approval. Mr. Grant said the proposed right-of-way is on the perimeter of the property and well within the 300’ buffer required by the landfill. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS DONATION OF SURPLUS AMBULANCE TO CITY OF STATESVILLE DENIED: Mrs. Evie Caldwell, purchasing officer, has a request from Statesville for a surplus ambulance from the County. The ambulance would be converted to a unit for their SWAT team for the City Policy Department. The Sheriff’s Department has declined use of this ambulance at this time, but request consideration at a later time. G.S. 160A-274 permits property transaction among local governments without the formal requirements for disposition of property, Caldwell said. Lt. Ken Shawver was present from the City Police Department to answer questions. Commissioner Madison inquired about the value of the unit. Mrs. Caldwell said probably about $2,500. The value could vary depending up the time and the buyers available. Commissioner Boone said he did not think it is fair to the taxpayers of the County to give away an asset of the County. He thinks that the County should receive the market value from it. If it is worth $2,500 that is fine, but he doesn’t think it should be given away. He sees it as a matter of equity. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to offer to sell this ambulance to the Statesville Police Department for $2,500. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BALING WIRE FOR IREDELL COUNTY SOLID WASTE FACILITY: Mrs. Caldwell said they had advertised for bids for this item but only received one bid although a second bid was received several days later and too late to be considered. The bid was higher than she has been paying with informal quotations. She had thought they would save time and money by bidding this item; however, this was not the case. Therefore, she requested that the county commissioners reject all bids, since the law permits the County to do so. The bid received was from ABC Baling Wire Supply Co., Inc. at a bid of $34.00 per CWT. ' MAR 15 1994 433 WAR 15 199% MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to reject all formal bids and return to obtaining quotes on an informal basis for the baling wire. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES AND REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 1994: Mr. Brent Weisner presented this list and said they were in order and asked the board’s approval. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the releases and refunds for the month of February 1994 as presented to the board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The following is the list: COUNTY RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY James S. Deaton, Sr. 2.03 Douglas C. Lackey 26.10 Clark & Rene Gregory 36.00 Richard D Byrd 85.91 Michael R Ketchie 5.94 KOK Leasing 30.60 Gary W Rector 42.05 Gary R Poling 5.76 Southern National Leasing 36.05 p Statesville City Schools 16.97 \ 2 Tom Deubie 85.91 " Llisa Sankweitsch 24.74 Yang Henrich Vang 10.62 Mark StevenBell 7.61 Talmadge Chapman 37.67 Christopher Brown 19.61 James Ray Gibbs 27.32 Thomas Wayne Chester 9.18 Kelvin G Johnson 11.79 Kimberly Sue Love 19.49 Sharon L Wilkerson 27.59 Robert L Williams 58.37 Robert L Williams 2.25 Forest Products 78.30 George Glenn White 43.73 Andrew Yost Stone 35.42 Larry Montaigne 15.21 Michael B Chavez 24.39 Kenneth D Carpenter 63.86 Jennifer D Turner 14.00 John M & Phyllis Hadley 9.32 Junior Ray Miller 6.59 Willis Graham Nesbit 84.47 Iola H Garner 1.35 Moroso Racing, Inc. 186.12 H & H Properties 20.25 Troop 171 BSA 8.87 William F Graves 20.07 Paul E Smith 6.93 Rodney E Kirby 58.95 Theodise & M Dalton 7.88 " 29.48 Richard C Cash 8.28 Zeb V Marlow Jr 15.39 G B Beaver 24.57 Franklin K Roberts 20.21 Hugh Thomas Bost 7.02 Bobby & Pan Lackey 42.57 e 42.57 Edwin Martinat Jr. 21.78 " 33.30 Eric Howell 3.43 Nancy V Hancock 23.76 434 Four J’s Lewis F Erwin Jr CL Saunders Gerry Clerk Steven M Ellsworth Harley W Dalton Roy C Faw Brian K Jordan Tommy G williams Eve S Chapin Bobby W Roten Gerald L Johnson Steven R Crawford Howard M Taylor Don R Hume Max A Gabriel James M Miller Willliam F Stewart Mrs. RM Craven Mrs. R M Craven Gary W Patterson James M Tucker Lisa R Sankewitsch Iredell Memorial Hospital Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Iredell Memorial Hospital William F Hagerman tly Karen L Lovell " Mabel J Owens w Marissa Nichols Kenneth Christiana Mount Pleasant AME Kenneth A Christiana FFC Limited Partners Shellie M Dagenhart Barry Goldstein John M Kowal Willis J Hobbs Frank Whiting Mooresville Oil Co Leila H Isenhour Marty J Gaskin Claudette Meadows Frank K Loudermilt Larry E Morrison Charles W Rose Robert W Howard Donna R Donaldson Coleen P Henry Thomas R Angel Irene B Houston Michelle V Walker Richard E Cain Bobby J Millis TOTAL COUNTY RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY 1994 47.32 2.25 28.08 51.84 50.54 21.69 18.50 22.05 5.72 8.87 10.76 353.07 26.46 134.75 85.91 144.99 26.64 132.21 214.13 426.00 426.00 6.75 25.65 16.83 22.50 93.60 35.46 32.94 92.03 92.03 3.00 154.26 162.36 162.36 97.14 93.40 111.65 5.72 16.56 2,428.92 2.30 49.21 44.82 4.50 45.59 109.62 70.79 43.32 31.82 17.24 74.07 157.28 85.91 4.46 2.43 38.70 17.60 34.97 56.21 99.00 8,408.10 SOLID WASTE RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY Lisa M Morrow Mabel J Owens " TOTAL SOLID WASTE RELEASES FOR FEBRUARY MAR 15 1994, . 18.00 24.00 24.00 66.00 MAR 15 1994 ALL COUNTY FIRE RELEASES Clark & Rene Gregory Richard D Byrd Michael R Ketchie Lisa R Sankweitsch Christopher Brown James Ray Gibbs Thoms W Chester Kelvin G Johnston Robert L Willilams " Myers Forest Proudcts Larry D Montaigne Jennifer D Turner John & Phyllis Hadley Junior Ray Miller Troop 171 BSA Richard C Cash Zeb Vance Marlow Jr Ruby M Beaver Franklin K Roberts Hugh Thomas Bost Bobby & Pan Lackey Ld Nancy V Hancock CL & Frances Saunders Gerry W & Mar Clarke Steven M Ellsworth Harley W Dalton Roy C Faw Brian K Jordan Thommy G Williams Eve S Chapin Bobby W Roten Gerald L Johnson Howard Michael Taylor DonR Hume Tommy & Theresa Smith William F Stewart MJrs. R M Craven Gary Wayne Patterson Lisa R Sankewitsch Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Karen L Lovell Mabel J Owens | Marissa C Nichols Kenneth A Christiana i] Marty J Gaskin Larry E Morrison Charles W Rose Iren B Houston Bobby J Mills TOTAL ALL COUNTY FIRE MT. MOURNE FIRE RELEASES Gary R Poling Robert W Howard Donna R Donaldson TOTAL MT MOURNE FIRE RELEASES 2.20 5.25 - 36 1.51 1.20 1.67 - 56 ~72 3.57 14 4.79 93 86 57 ~41 ~54 -50 ~94 1.50 1.23 -43 2.60 2.60 1.45 1.72 3017 3.09 1.33 1.13 1.35 «3S 54 66 21.58 8.67 5.25 6.05 8.08 13.79 26.03 26.03 1.57 1.38 5.62 3.85 10.26 10.26 10.26 5.75 5.69 6.82 1.01 2.65 4.53 9.61 1.08 6.05 251.74 ~35 5.25 2°27 436 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES H & H Properties 1.35 Lelia H Isenhour 4.72 TOTAL SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT 6.07 EAST ALEXANDER FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Gary W Rector 4.21 Shellie M Dagenhart sas TOTAL EAST ALEXANDER FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES 4.44 REFUNDS FOR FEBRUARY 1994 Thomas R & Marion Angel P O Box 606 Troutman, NC 28166 17.85 Robert & Sherry Cashion Heirs Route 4, Box 1048 Mooresville, NC 28115 45.78 Crossroads Limited Partnership 1090 Crossroads Drive Statesville, NC 28677 83.92 Crossroads Limited Partnership 1090 Crossroads Drive Statesville, NC 28677 129.20 James Santford Elmore 761 N Mulberry Street Statesville, NC 18.00 GDS Recycling Services P O Box 2948 Hickory, NC 28603 601.05 James C Graham Route 6, Box 461 Mooresville, NC 28115 2.39 Arthur L & Betty Ivester Route 8, Box 202 Mooresville, NC 28115 35.15 Carl R & Carolyn Mauney Route 5, Box 449 Mooresville, NC 98.98 Nancy Lee Moose Route 16, Box 185 Statesville, NC 43.88 ROE LTD P O Box 830 Mooresville, NC 52.13 Duke Lynn Sanders Route 7, Box 161 Mooresville, NC 28115 1.42 Sprint Communications Company Property Tax Dept. P O Box 12913 Shawnee Mission, KS 66213 13.30 MAR 15 1994 MAR 15 1994 ROAD NAMES: Mrs. Betty Dobson presented the list of road names that have been approved by the road naming committee. She requested that some of the names be removed from the list. Two persons were present with concerns--Mr. Troy Thomas Miller regarding Poodle Lane being changed to T Lane and Mr. Albert Haire requesting that Red Ruby Lane be changed to Ruby Lefler Lane. These two names were removed pending further investigation by Mrs. Dobson’s committee. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the following list of road names: ROAD NAMES 623 Nugget Lane (N off Murdock Road) 624 Leona Lane (E off Murdock Road) 625 Hollytree Lane (No off Murdock Road) 626 Gille Lane (N off Hamilton Road) 627 Cloverwood Lane (NW off Murdock Road) 628 Gravel Dr (NE off Hoover Road) 629 Creeksedge Lane (E off Hoover Road) 631 Gladioli Drive (S off Ostwalt Amity Road) 632 Narroway Lane (S off Houston Road) 633 Reno Lane (E off Carrigan Road) 634 Vegas Lane (E off Carrigan Road) 635 Tahoe Lane (Off SW end of Carrigan Road) 636 Shermill Lane (NW off Trackside Road) 637 Railbed Lane (E off Main Street) 638 Fall Hollow Lane (E off Autumn Leaf Rd) 639 Wee Ski Way Lane (E off Morrison Farm Road) 640 Bensway Lane (W off Hicks Creek Road) 641 Robincrest Drive (S off Talley Road) 642 Candice Lane (W off Lytton St) 643 Nicholson Way Rd (S off Ft Dobbs Rd) 644 Rocky Lane (E off Cooper Farm Road) 645 Checkers Lane (W off Cooper Farm Road) 646 Kalen Drive (N off Jenkins Rd) 648 Lois Lane (Change Duplicate Ginny Ct) 650 Virginia Ridge Lane (W off Mason Dixon Lane) 652 Lippards Hill Lane (S off Nixon Road) 653 Valhalla Lane (W off Wilkesboro HW) 654 Jacobs Drive (W off Wilkesboro HW) 655 Jehovahs Good Dr (W off Wilkesboro HW) 656 Pulpwood Lane (W off Crosby Road) 657 Shawver Lane (N off Landlock Drive) 658 Landlock Dr (SW off Wilkesboro HW) 659 Wildlife Haven Drive (E off Wilkesboro HW) 660 Old Cotton Drive (E off Pierce Farm Lane) 661 Pierce Farm Lane (NE off Wilkesboro HW) 662 Arrington Farm Lane (S off Scotts Creek Road) 664 Richard Lane (N off Scotts Creek Road) 665 Quince Lane (N off Scotts Creek Road) 666 Lipton Lane (E off Little farm Road) 667 Tetley Lane (E off Little Farm Road) 668 Maggie Lane (Off W End of Kit Carson Road) 669 Sam’s Trail Lane (S off Loray Lane) 670 Shuford Drive (S off Absher Farm Lp) 671 Julia Lane (N off Monticello Road) 672 Cecil Drive (S off Monticello Road) 673 T-Bird Drive (S off Island Ford Road) 674 Morrison Flats Road (Change duplicate Morrison Drive off Grayson Park Road) 675 Rosy Apple Lane (E off Grayson Park Road 676 Family Circle (E off Grayson Park Road) 678 Rumple Farm Lane (W off Weston Dairy Road) 679 Weston Dairy Road (W off S Chipley Ford Road) 680 Pasture Drive (W off S Chipley Ford Road) 681 Dustin Lane (S off Red Chimney Road) 682 Alma Drive (N off Cattlemans Road) 683 Bard Lane (N off Brookhaven Road) 684 Lankford Drive (W off Wilkesboro HW) 685 Mahaffey Drive (E off Prospect Road) 438 686 687 688 689 690 691 692 694 695 696 697 698 699 700 701 702 703 704 705 705 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 714 715 716 717 718 719 720 721 722 724 725 726 727 728 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 739 740 746 747 748 749 750 751 752 753 754 755 756 757 758 759 760 Annie Valley Lane (W off Aycock Road) Osborne Valley Drive (E off Morgan Ford Road) White Oak Farm Road (N off Friendship Road) Hopewell Hill Drive (S off Friendship Road) Feimster Place Drive (S off Jane Sowers Road) Turnipseed Lane (N off Seed House Road) Moore Ridge Drive (W off Old Mocksville Road) Thomas Meadow Drive (W off Old Mocksville Road) Pierce Bluff Drive (W off Old Mocksville Road) Rejoice Lane (E off Church Lane Road) Jackfabb Drive (W off Church Lake Road) Joyful Lane (N off Dunlap Gate Road) Willow Branch Lane (W off Turnersburg HW) Partner Lane (E off Turnersburg HW) Revel Lane (N off Partner Lane) Big Cedar Drive (W off Turnersburg HW) Smith Farm Dr (W off Lundy Road) Haymeadow Lane (E off Lundy Road) Kenny Bob Lane (N off Tomlin Mill Road) Johobe Drive (W off Fairmont Road) Corey-Dan Farm Lane (W off Josey Road) Sandra Drive (S off Josey Road) Jen Ra Pen Lane (E off Josey Road) Jessica Lane (E off Josey Road) Duke Lane (SE off Jennings Road) Silhouette Lane (W off Friendship Road) Manuel Drive (E off Friendship Road) Fourwheel Drive (W off Friendship Road) Sunswept Loop (Off W Side of Jennings Road) Spud Lane (W off Jennings Road) Houpe’s Farm Lane (S off Deitz Road) Leatherwood Drive (W off Deitz Road) Liz Drive (N off Jennings Road) Cambridge Hill Drive (N off Blackwelder Road) Fairview park Drive (W off Turnersburg HW) Shasta Lane (NE off Houpe Road) Washington Ridge Road (Change duplicate Washington Ave off Wallace Springs Road) Clyburn Road (S off Washington Ridge Road) Lincoln Village Drive (Change duplicate Lincoln Avenue off Wallace Springs Road) Dancourt Lane (W off Compton Park Road) Rumple Hill Drive (Change duplicate Rumple Drive off Old Mountain Road) Cashion Farm Dr (W off Buffalo Shoals Road) Madrid Lane (W off Buffalo Shoals Road) Matador Lane (W off Buffalo Shoals Road) Dovehaven Dr (N off Old Mountain Road) RC Farm Road (S off East Monbo Road) Scenery Drive (S off Watering Trough Road) Woodland Cove Drive (E off Arlie Lp) Chalet Heights Drive (S off Bluebird Road) Scroggs Cemetery Road (W off Skyuka Road) Cyclone Lane (NE of Skyuka Road) Pendergrass Drive (E off Skyuka Road) Rocker Lane (W off Shelton Avenue) Foggy Bottom Lane (E off Shelton Avenue) Mustang Drive (E off Shelton Avenue) Sir George Circle (W off Shelton Avenue) Bent Twig Drive (N off Brandy Lane) Nomad Lane (N off Ashbrook Road) Purebred Drive (Change duplicate Stamey Farm Road Ext (SR 1670) Chapman Place Lane (N off Shady Rest Road) Morrow Farm Road (Change duplicate Morrow Road) Neal-Sherrill Lane (W off Morrow Farm Road) Church Farm Road (N off Morrow Farm Road) Launceston Drive (N off Benfield Road) Horvath Drive (NW off Hickory HW 64-90) Ridge Valley Drive (N off Hickory HW/64/90) Hazeline Drive (W off Sharon School Road) Idalee Lane (S off Hazeline Drive) MAR 15 1095 439 761 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 770 771 772 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 815 816 817 818 819 820 821 822 823 826 827 828 829 830 831 832 833 834 835 836 837 838 839 840 841 842 843 844 845 846 847 848 849 850 851 852 396 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 MAR 15 1994 440 Pierce Woods Drive (SE off Hickory HW/64-90) Sigmon Ridge Drive (S off Hickory HW/64-90) Red Brick Drive (S off Brick Yard Road) Watts Meadow Drive (E off Brick Yard Road) Visible Drive (W off Hidden Valley Drive) Hidden Valley Drive (N off Eufola Road) Deertracks Drive (S off Eufola Road) Mandy Beth Lane (S off Eufola Road) Wildmere Lane (E off Lewis Ferry Road) Upright Drive (E off Eufola Road) Lewis Ridge Lane (W off Carriage Road) Lamberth Ridge Drive (S off Eufola Road) Catfish Drive (NW off Canal Drive) Redmond Dairy Drive (W off Celeste Eufola Road) Eds Lane (E off Buffalo Shoals Road) Wildwood Trail Drive (SE off Buffalo Shoals Road) White Dove Lane (S off Buffalo Shoals Road) Cuddles Drive (N off Hawks Road) Rosevine Road (E off Vaughn Mill Road) Guinea Drive (W off Sandy Springs Road) Sharpe Bluff Lane (S off Sandy Springs Road) Lakeview Hollar Lane (W off Eagle Mills Road) Farmland Drive (NW off Holland Farm Road) Foxfield Drive (N off Mann Road) Lumber Drive (S off W Memorial HW) Labrador Drive (S off Indian Hill Road) Brown Rabbit Lane (SE off Indian Hill Road) Angus Hill Drive (N off W Memorial HW) Ponds End Lane (W off Mitch Road) Pickersville Drive (E off Wilkesboro HW) Nicholson Hill Drive (E off Wilkesboro HW) Lunsford Hollow Lane (S off Coolbrook Road) Sunnyside Lane (S off Cookbrook Road) Creeks End Lane (N off Coolbrook Road) Mountain Lake Drive (W off Fox Mountain Road) Davis Place Lane (W off Grant Road) Old Rocky Ford Lane (N off Grayson Park Road) Whirlwind Lane (E off Hickory HW/64-90) Old Mill Drive (N off Hickory HW) Roys Drive (S off Cross Country Road) Molly B Lane (W off Love Valley Road) Wolf Ranch Drive (N off Sprinkle Road) Foothills Angus Drive (NW off Linneys Mill Road) Cane Mill Lane (W off Hillsdale Road) Mathis Drive (W off Wilkesboro HW) Lunsford Lane (E off Wilkesboro HW) Calloway Lane (W off Wilkesboro Hw) Dean Lane (W off Bush Creek Road) LP Drive (S off Butch Branch Road) Barkhouse Lane (W off Grassy Knob Road) Polly Oaks Lane (S off Mitch Road) Jackie Lane (W off Mitch Road) Chick Lane (off Tutterow Road) Runaway Lane (W off Zion Liberty Road) Daytona Circle (S off Indian Hill Road) Jarvis Lane (S off Indian Hill Road) Clyde Ridge Lane (W off E Memorial HW) Skyview Lake Drive (NE off E Memorial HW) Dalu Lane (S off Rimrock Road) Richie Lane (Off Virginia Ridge Lane) Buck & Doe (Off Two Mary’s Lane) Slingerland Drive (SW off Pisgah Road) King Home Lane (S off Hill Dairy Road) Lone Start Drive (S off Ostwalt Amity Road) Cool Breeze Drive (W off Sundown Road) J & M Lane (N off Sundown Road) Windrift Lane (E off Sundown Road off Elysian Rd) Collins Drive (E off Williamson Road S of Sundown Road) Waterfowl Lane (W off Williamson S of Collins Drive) Peninsula Place Lane (W off Promenade Drive) Paula’s Parkway Lane (N off Patternote Road) Hotrod Hill Lane (W off Meadow Creek Lane) 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 518 520 522 524 525 526 527 528 Island Lane (E off Woodstream Road) Baywatch Drive (W off Stutts Road) Rocky Ridge Lane (W off Isle of Pines Road) Teague Drive W off Isle of Pines Road Island Forest Lane (N off Brawley School Road) Mayhew Park Lane (S off Chuckwood Rd) Harbor Pine Road (W off Lakeland Road) Pine Bluff Drive (W off Riviera Road) Aquarius Lane (N off Indian Trail Road) Possum Knob Drive (W off Brawley School Road) Main Channel Drive (S off Stonemarker Road) Morgan Bluff Road (Change duplicate Morgan Road) Little Indian Lane (N off Big Indian Lp) Tomahawk Lane (E off Big Indian Lp) Ray Dawn Lane (E off Perth Road) Barkland Lane (N off Crusoe Drive) Crusoe Drive (E off Robinson Road) Pleasant Way Lane (Change duplicate Pleasant Ct) Koinonia Lane (W off Robinson Road) Molly Rex Lane (S off Greenbay Road) Good Luck Lane (S off River HW W of Ervin Road) Leisure Drive (N off River HW) Myrtlewood Lane (E off Leisure Drive) Midnight Lane (E off Bluefield Road) Freunds Lane (W of Bluefield Road) Joann Lane (E off Williamson Road) Old Stage Lane (E off Williamson Road) Stucomb Lane (E off Williamson Road) Farmcrest Lane (E off Williamson Road) Knight Woods Lane (E off Williamson Road) Accent Loop (Off E side of Talbert Road) Oak Fork Drive (N off Brawley School Road) Summerchase Lane (E off Charlotte HW) Winter Wren Lane (E off Charlotte HW) Shoret Ridge Lane (W off Charlotte HW) Brown Ridge Lane (E off Charlotte HW) Adventure Lane (E off Charlotte HW) Sandstone Loop (Off N side of 21) Upright Farm Lane (S off Rowan Road) Cashion Lane (E off Price Lane) Price Lane (S off Rowan Road) Hayfield Lane (S off Rowan Road) Isenhour Farm Lane (E off Triplett Road) Warren Farm Lane (E off Triplett Road) Clark Branch Lane (W off 115 S of Mazeppa Road) Ideal Drive (W off Rinehardt Road) Deward Loop (Off W side of 115 S of Rinehardt Road) Brushwood Lane (E off 115, connects 150) Fernwood Lane (W off Charlotte HW) Perrin Park Loop (Off S side of Dry Dock Loop) Bluebonnet Circle (W off Charlotte HW) Country Club Drive (N off W Wilson Avenue) Montcrest Lane (W off Waterlynn Road) Tommy’s Lane (S off Waterlynn Road) Hager Point Lane (S off Alcove Road) Fairlawn Drive (W off Rosehaven Lane) Rosehaven Lane (S off Alcove Road) Bellflower Lane (E off 21 N of Centre Church Road) Quail Ridge Drive (N off Templeton Road) Overcash Farm Lane (N off Templeton Road) Kelly Point Lane (N off Keats Road) Applecross Circle (S off Camino Real Road) Barnette Point Lane (N off Camino Real Road) Travis Point Drive (S off Camino Real Road) Maplegrove Lane (S off Templeton Road) TGPL Drive (E off Transco Road) Caldwell Woods Drive (N off Langtree Road) Panther Hill Lane (S off Eastport Lane) Soule Lane (E off Eastport Lane) Starwood Drive (Off N End of Eastport Lane) Mimi Lane (N off Langtree Road) God’s Bluebird Lane (E off Mecklenburg HW) MAR 15 1994 441 530 531 532 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 $Si 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 564 565 566 567 569 570 571 572 574 575 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598 599 601 603 604 605 606 607 610 442 MAR 15 1994 Quality Lane (N off Sunway Lane) Sunway Lane (W off Mecklenburg HW) Ryan Lane (S off Faith Road) Charity Lane (S off Faith Road) Willhaven Drive (S cff Faith Road) Winedale Lane (W otf Midway Lake Road Grady’s Farm Drive (E off Midway Lake Road) Tessie’s Lane (W off Nance Farm Road) Kalista Lane (N off Nance Farm Road) Reid Black Lane (E off Mecklenburg HW) Cork Tree Lane (E off Mecklenburg HW) Boxcar Lane (N off Crossrail Road) Whistle Stop Lane (S off Crossrail Road) Heathstead Lane (NW off Mecklenburg HW) Mozer Lane (E off Market Road) Moffett Lane (E off Mozer Lane) Keller Ridge Lane (W off Mecklenburg HW) Hillbilly Hollar Lane (N off Foursquare Road) James Robert Lane (N off Foursquare Road) Woodchase Lane (E off Mackwood Road) Cherrycrest Lane (W off Mackwood Road) Briarfield Lane (W off Mackwood Road) C & C Lane (SW off Mackwood Road) Bobby Lee Lane (W off Saddle Road) Millers Hollow Lane (SW off Mackwood Road) Thorn Lane (W off Shearers Road) Lorenzo Lane (W off Shearers Road) Brentwood Court (N off Green Acres Road) Airstream Court (N off Green Acres Road) Blackwelder Farm Drive (Change Woodlark Rd SR 1192) Turnbridge Lane (W off Shearers Road) Pruitt Farm Lane (W off Shearers Road) Alexander Place Lane (N off Presbyterian Road) Peaceful Valley Lane (N off Presbyterian Road) Downing Place Lane (E off Sink Farm Road) P & C Path Lane (E off Coddle Creek HW) Jenkins Farm Lane (E off Kistler Road) Krystal Nicole Lane (E off Kistler Road) Edenwood Circle (S off Rocky River Road) Homewood Lane (S off Rocky River Road) Thornbrook Lane (N off Carolwoods Drive) Ledgewood Lane (W off Coddle Creek HW) Sunny Valley Lane (N off Patterson Farm Road) Powers Hill Drive (N off Patterson Farm Road) Dun Rovin’ Lane (W off Patterson Farm Road) Castle Bay Lane E off Patterson Farm Road) Crosspoint Lane (N off Patterson Farm Road) Hunter Green Lane (Change duplicate Hunter Lane) Hawks Prey Drive (W off Coddle Creek HW) Moonridge Lane (W off Coddle Creek HW) Winter Oaks Lane (E off Summer Pines Lane) Summer Pines Lane (N off Coddle Creek HW) Log House Lane (S off Linwood Road) Willow Oak Lane (W off Williford Road) Windchime Lane (E off Linwood Road) Schoolhouse Lane (E off Brumley Road) Linker Farm Loop (Off W side of Teeter Road) Edwards Farm Lane (NW off Mazeppa Road) Softwood Lane(E off Sloop Road) Eastridge Lane (N off Oliphant Rd) Pepaw Drive (N off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Lost Tree Lane (W off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Kipka Lane (N off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Cricklewood Lane (N off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Ashcraft Drive (E off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Winged Elm Lane (E off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Scottish Drive (W off Oak Ridge Farm HW) Ivygate Lane (N off Alexander Acres Road) Downy Thistle Lane (E off Picwyck Drive) Knight Lane (S off Landis HW) Pine Knoll Lane (NW off Triplett Road) Leeward Lane (E off Bain Road) 611 Lake Campus Drive (N off Langtree Road) 612 Viewpoint Lane (N off Lakeshore Drive) 613 Sea Breeze Lane (W off Waterview Drive) 614 Waterview Drive (N off Langtree Drive) 615 Blue Sky Court (Change duplicate Thistle Court off Schooner Road) 616 Sailors Bay Court (N off Flying Scot Court) 618 Stratus Lane (SE of Bridgeport Drive) 619 Sandridge Drive (W off Mecklynn Rd) 620 Wrights View Lane (S off Presbyterian Road) 621 Stonehaven Drive (N off Presbyterian Road) 823 Reddog Drive (W off Rinehardt Road) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE - BUDGET AMENDMENT #32: Mr. Bill Mashburn, Health Director, was present to address this increase in funding for the MCHC program at the health department. Additional funds in the amount of $1,494.10 have been received from the State and a budget amendment was requested to cover this increased funding. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Budget Amendment #32 in the amount of $1,494.10 to cover these additional funds received from the state for the Maternal and Child Health Care Program for FY 93-94. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendment #32 for the above increased grant. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY ACROSS THE RINEHARDT RADIO TOWER PROPERTY IN THE SOUTH END OF THE COUNTY ON 8. TOWER DRIVE AND RINEHARDT ROAD. Mr. Larry Dickerson presented this request which is from Duke Power to extend a right-of-way across the Iredell County Property lines which will connect to the Bell Atlantic Tower. Staff has looked at this and had conversation with Duke Power and has no objections to the right-of-way because it will cause no interference to the county at all. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the right-of-way request from Duke Power Company. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH - RESOLUTION SEEKING PERMISSION FOR TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ITS OWN PERSONNEL SYSTEM: Mr. Joel Mashburn said there are certain items the Tri- County would be able to do, but they still would have to operate under State Personnel Regulations in such things as the Grievance Procedure, etc. Davie and Rowan Counties have both approved this resolution and Iredell County is being requested to approve this. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the 1991 General Assembly amended Section 126-11 of the General Statutes to allow Area Mental Health Authorities to establish "substantially equivalent" personnel systems; and WHEREAS, the Tri-County Mental Health has expressed a desire to develop a "substantially equivalent" personnel system; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Commissioners believe that it would be in the best interest of the Tri-County Mental Health to develop a "substantially equivalent" personnel systen. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recommends that Tri-County be allowed to pursue MAR 15 1994 oN MAR 15 1994 changes to its personnel system as allowed under G.S. 126.11. ADOPTED ON March 15, 1994. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Clerk to the Board FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR LANDFILL: Mrs. Susan Blumenstein discussed this memorandum with the board. A letter is required by Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources giving financial assurance. The county commissioners can establish a financial instrument with a separate trust agency in the amount expected to take to fund the closure, which at this point would be $1.6 million. The finance officer may certify that the strength is there by preparing and being able to comply with some of the ratio indicators and show that in five years when it comes time to close the landfill and in the thirty years following that the county does have the financial strength to fund these costs. Initially the county commissioners included $2.60 per ton of solid waste that is collected at the landfill on what goes into the lined landfill to be set aside for closure and post closure, so the County is providing these funds in an escrow account so that at the end of the period the money will be there to take care of this expense. The money may have to be adjusted up or down based on volume and inflationary increases, but plans are being made for this future cost by setting funds aside now. Mrs. Blumenstein said she has prepared a letter of certification; and with the county board of commissioners’ approval, she will file it with the state. The state gave implicit instructions on how to write the letter and Mrs. Blumenstein said she followed the instructions to the letter, with her figures based upon this fiscal year’s end numbers. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the letter as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mrs. Blumenstein said a legal notice will be run in the newspaper stating the form has been put into place and that it will be updated annually based upon the Consumer Price Index. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 1, 1994: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 12700 COMPANY MOVIE CONTRACT WITH IREDELL COUNTY: Mr. Mashburn said this company wishes to use the front of the old courthouse building on March 22, 1994 as part of their filming. They are using the courtroom in the Federal Building, but wish to use the old courthouse exterior for their film. This is the same company that filmed The Amish Story and The Ryan White Story. They will only be here one day. The only concern the County has is with the handicapped access while the filming is going on, but the movie company said they would allow handicapped persons to continue to use the handicapped entrance during their rental time if someone wished to do so. Mr. Pope has looked at the insurance coverage. He questioned the "0" days notice of cancellation and thought that should be 444 corrected. All the equipment will be outside the building. Mr. Pope asked that the insurance cancellation be amended before the contract is executed. The contract is for $500 for the one day with $20 per hour for a minimum of three additional hours after 5:00 p.m. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract with 12700 Movie Company with the clarification of the insurance coverage on the cancellation. The cost is $500 for the day of March 22, 1994, with $20 hourly charge after 5:00 p.m., for a minimum of three hours. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF CREDIT FOR MONTERREY LANDING: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented this request for a reduction in a current letter of credit on Central Carolina Bank and Trust Company in the amount of $401,600 to $188,895. Tom Scott of B. V. Belk has made the request for reduction because the work is 53% completed. Staff recommends reduction of this Letter of Credit. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the reduction in the Letter od Credit as recommended, from $401,600 to $188,895. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN CORPORATION MEMBERS: Seven members are required for this new board. The announcement is being made at this meeting and appointment will be made on April 5, 1994. YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Five vacancies are occurring on this board. ‘ NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: One vacancy is occurring on this board. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Alice Stewart nominated Carl Ralston, who will be serving a full three-year term, beginning on April 21, 1994 and concluding on April 21, 1997. Commissioner Sara Haire nominated Harriet Lipe, who will be serving a one-year appointment beginning April 1, 1994 and concluding March 31, 1995. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two members by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT JOINT MEETING WITH THE IREDELL/STATESVILLE SCHOOL BOARD - MEETING IS CANCELLED FOR MARCH 24, 1994: Mr. Mashburn announced this meeting has been cancelled. Another date will be discussed. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to enter executive session to discuss legal matters. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn from executive session. MAR 15 1994 445 MAR 15 1994 INCREASE IN THE SHERIFF’S BUDGET, BUDGET AMENDMENT 74633: MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to increase the Sheriff’s budget appropriation by $15,000. These funds are to come from the Contingency Fund. This is reflected in Budget Amendment #33. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON REZONING MATTERS TO BE HEARD ON APRIL 5, 1994: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to hold the public hearings for rezoning matter at the April 5, 1994 meeting and advertise as we normally do and if indications are that it is going to require more space than the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, that the board will make arrangements to go elsewhere. The regular business will be conducted first before any move occurs. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION: Dr. Carrigan has said the Mooresville Senior High School Auditorium can be available at no cost to the county, and Chairman Haire will work that out with Dr. Carrigan. VOTING ON AMENDMENT: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. VOTING ON MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. 4Uf P Mu PHAM Le Clerk to the Board APPROVED: 4/y 5 Pe gel 446 K So KS oO. a ¥, IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 5, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 6, 1994, 6:00 p.m., Roland Morgal Auditorium, Mooresville High School, Mooresville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning & Development Brenda Bell, Register of Deeds Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Commissioner Doug Madison RECOGNITION OF COUNTY EMPLOYEES: Chairman Haire recognized Brenda Bell and her employees who have just completed the requirements for certification. Lillie Laws and Kay Mills received certification in February 1994 as Assistant Registers of Deeds. Teresa Campbell and Sally Morrow were certified as Deputy Registers of Deeds in February 1994. ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA: There were no requests for the agenda to be adjusted. REGISTER OF DEEDS, BUDGET AMENDMENT #34: An increase in the budget in the amount of $14,500 is required by the Register of Deeds. This will increase contracted serves to $39,200 and Retirement Expense to $33,000. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the budget amendment as requested by Mrs. Bell. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HEALTH DEPARTMENT, WIC PROGRAM, BUDGET AMENDMENT #35: Mr. Bill Mashburn, Health Director, was present to make this request. The Health Department will be receiving $8,235 in additional funds from WIC. Mr. Mashburn was requesting permission to receive these additional funds. This was approved by the board of health on March 28, 1994. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the request made by Bill Mashburn for the Budget Amendment #35 to accept the $8,235 in additional funds. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. ABANDONMENT OF MAINTENANCE OF A PORTION OF 8. R. 2321: Mr. Lundy explained this petition (Form NC SR-3) from the Department of Transportation which was signed by the Lowery Construction Company requesting that a portion (0.10’ mile) be abandoned from the State Maintained Systen. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to abandon the maintenance of 0.10’ mile as petitioned by the property owners. 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MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendment #37 recognizing $4,500 in DARE fund donations. VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENT #38, RECOGNIZING FUNDS SEIZED IN DRUG INVESTIGATIONS DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR AND TO APPROPRIATE A PART OF THESE FUNDS. Mr. Mashburn said the total of this amendment is $47,930. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Budget Amendment #38 in the amount of $47,930. VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays ~- 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS JAIL POPULATION TASK FORCE: Five vacancies were announced on this board. Commissioner Boone suggested that the nominees for these offices should be persons who are not running for offices, campaign managers for ones who are running for office, or closely associated with persons running for office. Chairman Haire said she agreed. Nominations will be made at the next meeting. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Chairman Sara Haire nominated Debbie Myers. There weve no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and accept the appointment of Mrs. Debbie Myers by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Commissioner Stewart made a motion to appoint the following persons as was recommended: Iredell Vocational workshop Ben Garrison Council on Aging Anna Rice I-Care Paul Wilson Tri-County Mental Health Ron White Elder Center Dot Blackwelder Adult Learning Center Ron Matthews Department of Social Services Lisa York VOTING ON MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. OLD BUSINESS - RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Mr. Mashburn said that the Recreation Task Force has met and decided there is not in the best interest of the different units of governments and the departments at this time to recommend a joint effort. Therefore, unless the board instructs the manager to go further, it is his intention to revert back to the plan of putting a full-time director in the recreation department, get the program going, and make the program the very best that can be made. Commissioner Hamby said she agreed with the decision. NEW BUSINESS ~KEEP IREDELL CLEAN: Mr. Mashburn said he had a request from John Robertson, chairman of Keep Iredell Clean, asking that the County consider proclaiming the time of April 8 - 24 as MOTION from Commissioner Alice Stewart to adopt the following resolution: IREDELL COUNTY’S CLEAN-UP EFFORT APR 5 1994 449 APR § 1994 STy3 jo zoedwt TeTQUeZOd ey} OF ENdu :HUTMOTTOJ ey} SAsUOTSSTUMIOD Ajunod 3ey3 Of spusmUIOder MOU p1zeOd Hbutuuetd ey pue ‘andut OTTQnd TeuoTATppe OF peuszSsTT pue eeq3TWUOD-qns 9843 JO 3a0de2 eu pazeey pazeog butuuetd eyL ‘“parzeoq Hutuuetd [T{TnzJ eyy OF peuanjesz @e10eM SAeqReEM SetyQR TTe PpE6T ‘2 YOuRW UO puUe ‘Kpnqs Teuorytppe AoJ eeAQTWMOD-qns e OF SUleRZT seTYyR TTR perzresort paeoq Sbutuuetd euL ‘*HutTjeceu owes ZeyR 3e przeod HutuuetTd ey oFf pequeseizd TTeppem ‘saw Aq pequeserzdez dnoz6 assod 33 kq pesodoad suoz AeTArsAo pesodoad e osTe sem e70UL *Apnqs Teuotqytppe aAoZF pazeog Hutuuetd au 03 YORq ques o2eM SWeRZT HutTuoOZer OMA 84 PTeS Apunl °14wW *soueutpszo Bbutuoz Aqunop TTepeal eu OF jueupuseue pesodoid ey soNpozqUT 03 ‘A0R0eATC HutTuuetd ‘Xpuny Aazec uodn petTeo eiteH uewazteyo : (LNZNNOUIANS 3 SAYNOHS uno LoaLoud) assOd AG dGaLLINGAS ‘GONWNIGUO ONINOZ AINNOD TTACHUI AHL OL LNANONAKY aqasodoud ONITUVAZH OITEAG *Hutazeey OTTqnd eyR UT seqyNUTM SAT OF SETYR UWeUR ezow ou yeeds uosized yore 3eYuR pexse eys ‘*buTszeey oTtqnd ut butTjeeu eyy pezeToep pue Zepizo0 03 yOeq HuTAecu yz peTTeo SATeH UeMATeYO ‘eurd 00:2 3 *futazeey oTtqnd “ued OO:L eu TTRUN sseDer OR SUCOG ASUOTSSTUUIOD Wors NOILON ‘ssaoau *Tooyuos YySTH AzCTUSeS STITAsSeRzeAS Fe “M'e OF?s Fe S7ZACQS ATCA SUL ‘dn peubts eAaey OYA seeXotdue Ajunod xg Ynoge ere siI9UL ‘eqedtotqaed eseetd ‘x Tem 03 Aqtunqaoddo ue eaey nok JI ‘v66t ‘6 TTadw uo uoYyZe-xTeM SUR 4oj szeuotsstumos Ajunod ey OF ebueTTeyo e penssTt sey STTTASe7e3S zo zoAeWm oy ptes uanqysenW *4W $8@NIG dO HOUWN AOA NOHLIV-WIVA *puea3e prnoo Aey JT MouUy Mou ROU PTpP SizsUuoTSSTUMIOS Kjunoo azeyjo {pueqze 03 peuueTd eys pres 31ePMeqS SOTTY *moux @OTJJO S,reheuew AQunod 943 3eT PTNoYS pue33e 03 butysta ouckuy *(Aepsoupem) v66T ‘LZ Ttady uo 0€:6 TT3un O£:G WorAy ‘AUTOd YSTH UT TS3OH UOSSTpeY e4R 3e PTEU Od TIT S5utjecw STU pTes uaAnqyseW “IN *H66T ‘42 Tlaa¥ NO GIAH 2A OL SUANOISSINKOO RINNOD dO NOILWIOOSSY YWNITIOUYO HLUON uOs ONILAIN LOIULSIA LuOdau 8, AAOVNVN ALNNOS *o - shen ‘g - sohy *ONILOA ueurztTeyD ‘eATeH “WM ezeS SUANOISSINNOD JO Guwod ALNNOD TIaddat *Aqunod TTepezr Jo JT eyed uo s3qa0szJe SQT AOZF UeSTD TTEPesI deey spuewm0s YAHLuNA UNW ‘go0efozad styu3 ut eqedtotqazed oj sueztTaTo TTe seHeanoouse pue Aqunod [Tepes ut suTL dn-ueetd se 2 - 8 Ttady sesizopue Aqezey sxzeuoTtsstTuMoD JO pzeocEd Ajunod TlepezI ey} AWOAAAAHL MON ‘Kyunod [Tepezl ut eutL dn-ueetd se ‘Pé66T ‘yz - 8 TTadw Jo potzed ey esiopue sreuoCTSsTuMIOD JO pzeOCd Ajunod TTepezrI ey 7eUuy peqsenbez sey ueeTS TTepezl deey ‘SVauaHM pue ‘sj00e74s pue ‘sXeaubty ‘speor ano worty A9AATT JO TeAOCWeT 9YR Hbutbeanoouse ‘AjunoD TTepezl ut s34053a dn-ueetS ey UT peeT ey USeyez AOU saeoX Tezeaes 1z0z sey AQunod TTepeazal ut uotTzeztuebszo ‘our ‘ueeTO TTepeazl deey eu ‘SVHaAHM 400 CORRECTION WHEREAS, the Keep Iredell Clean, Inc. organization in Iredell County has for several years now taken the lead in the Clean-up Efforts in Iredell County, encouraging the removal of litter from our roads, highways, and streets, and WHEREAS, Keep Iredell Clean has requested that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners endorse the period of April 8 - 24, 1994, as Clean-up Time in Iredell County, NOW THEREFORE the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses April 8 - 24 as Clean-up Time in Iredell County and encourages all citizens to participate in this project, AND FURTHER commends Keep Iredell Clean for its efforts on behalf of Iredell County. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sara K. Haire, Chairman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT DISTRICT MEETING FOR NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO BE HELD ON APRIL 27, 1994: Mr. Mashburn said this meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel in High Point, from 5:30 until 9:30 on April 27, 1994 (Wednesday). Anyone wishing to attend should let the County Manager’s Office know. Alice Stewart said she planned to attend; other county commissioners did not now know if they could attend. WALK<ATHON FOR MARCH OF DIMES: Mr. Mashburn said the Mayor of Statesville has issued a challenge to the county commissioners for the Walk-athon on April 9, 1994. If you have an opportunity to walk, please participate. There are about 54 county employees who have signed up. The walk starts at 8:30 a.m. at Statesville Senior High School. RECESS: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to recess until the 7:00 p.m. public hearing. At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Haire called the meeting back to order and declared the meeting in public hearing. She asked that each person speak no more than three to five minutes in the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SUBMITTED BY POSSE (PROTECT OUR SHORES & ENVIRONMENT): Chairman Haire called upon Jerry Lundy, Planning Director, to introduce the proposed amendment to the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Lundy said the two rezoning items were sent back to the planning board for additional study. There was also a proposed overlay zone proposed by the POSSE group represented by Mrs. Waddell presented to the planning board at that same meeting. The planning board referred all three items to a sub-committee for additional study, and on March 2, 1994 all three matters were returned to the full planning board. The planning board heard the report of the sub-committee and listened to additional public input, and the planning board now recommends to the county commissioners the following: "Due to the potential impact of this +66) 1 - Ud¥. proposal, the sub-committee recommended that it not be adopted and that the board of commissioners fund a study of the entire lake area to determine what is in the best interest of everyone involved." This recommendation was passed by the planning board and is recommended to the county commissioners. Chairman Haire asked if there were any questions. There were none. She then opened the floor for public comment. Dr. Deborah Foushee - For the Overlay District Amendment. Concerned about density. Mitzi Waddell - For the Overlay District. Bob Milliken - For the Overlay District. Tom Huggins - For the Overlay District. There were no other comments on this proposed ordinance for the Overlay District. REZONING REQUEST - CRESCENT RESOURCES, INC. PROPERTY BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD PENINSULA - CASE #9311-5: Mr. Lundy introduced the rezoning request. The recommendation from the planning board on the rezoning of Brawley School Road consists of recommending approval of the zoning with the following conditions: 1. Provide all necessary rights-of-ways to DOT for the widening of Brawley School Road, SR 1100. 2. All lake front lots must be a minimum of 20,000 sq. tt. 3. All lake front lots must have a minimum of a 50-foot set-back from the 760 contour for residences. 4. Must establish a sanitary district if municipal services are unavailable. 5. Establish a 300’ buffer from adjoining property for the designated spray irrigation field, excluding the golf course. The motion from the planning board, Mr. Lundy said, was to recommend these conditions to the board and was on a unanimous vote. Chairman Haire opened the floor for public speakers: John Aken - Against the rezoning. Bill Nicholson, Sr. - Against the rezoning - Traffic on Brawley School Road. Dave Carney - Against spray field and against zoning. Thinks the existing home owners would have problems selling their homes. Kim Miller - Against spray fields. Did a survey of spray fields in North Carolina. Jim Benton - Against spray fields. Ann Seagrave - Suggested Crescent make a park for the public there. Dan Waddell - Concerned about quality of life and environment. Suggested lowering the density. Submitted a protest petition that requires 4 of the 5 commissioners to vote to pass the rezoning request. Wayne Willard - Supports the POSSE position. Against the density. Currently building a permanent home there. APR... 5 1994 491 APR 5 1994 Chairman Haire asked all the members of POSSE to stand to be recognized. She thanked them for being interested in Iredell County. Chairman Haire inquired if Crescent Resources wanted to make a statement at this time. The Crescent officials declined and said they would speak at the end of the presentations. CRESCENT RESOURCES, INC., PROPERTY - PINNACLE SHORES, CASE #9311-2: Mr. Lundy said the recommendation from the planning board on the Pinnacle Shores area came in two motions. The first area they addressed was on the North side of NC Highway 150. They recommended approval of the rezoning request with the following conditions: 1. That all necessary rights-of-way to the NCDOT for the widening of NC 150 be provided. 2. That all property north of NC 150 be rezoned R-20. 3. That all lake front lots be a minimum of 20,000 sq.ft. 4. That all lake front lots have a minimum of a 50-foot setback from the 760 contour for residences. On the final motion that was passed on the South side of NC 150, there was a motion that failed. The final motion that was passed and the recommendation that comes to you for the South side was to recommend approval of the request as presented by Crescent and that the conditions be: 1. That all necessary rights-of-way to the NCDOT for the widening of NC 150 be provided. The first motion on the northern -sidé was unanimous. The second motion on the southern side passed on a 6-4 majority vote. Chairman Haire inquired if there were any questions. There were none. She then called for the speakers scheduled on the public hearing. Chuck Schmidt: Mr. Schmidt is concerned about road problems, lot sizes, schools, and lower property values. Is not in favor of the rezoning. John Crowley: Lived in the county for 12 years. Is not in favor of the rezoning. Thinks the lots are too small. Janice Hoffman: Is against the plan. Thinks there is a better way. Sells real estate. Mark Moss: Against the treatment plant. Thinks development should be restricted until there is municipal sewage treatment. John Tripp: Talked about the power lines and the towers required, according to hin. Mr. Waddell: Said the zoning was inappropriate. Chairman Haire introduced NC Representative Robert Brawley and Mayor Joe Knox (Mooresville Mayor). Representative Robert Brawley made remarks. Bert Stevenson, Crescent Resources, Inc., spoke regarding the request for rezoning. Said in the real world services follow development. Said their plan for Brawley School is a comprehensive, well designed plan. They have the endorsement of the planning staff and the planning board. He asked the board of county commissioners to follow the planning board’s recommendation. They are asking for R-20 zoning, the most restrictive type. The R- 8 request amounts to 10%. The balance of 90% is for R-20. Based on the research they did, they think the sanitary system with spray system for effluent is much better than septic tanks. Chairman Haire inquired if anyone else wished to speak. There were no others speakers. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. kkkke REGULAR MEETING RESUMED. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SUBMITTED BY POSSE: MOTION from Commissioner Boone that he is basically in favor of some sort of overlay district. I think it is a good idea to go with larger size lots in the lake area so we could have a consistent standard to go by. But this will have a very significant impact on lake development and it is also a matter of some complexity especially in the matters of the details of possible clustering would be allowed. I don’t think this board is prepared to vote on the overlay tonight. I don’t know whether we should do as the planning board suggested--spend tax money on a study, but I think we do need to consult with someone who has expertise in this area, including those of you who have expressed an interest in it, and carefully consider this issue. I would hope that at some point in time before we consider another project of this magnitude that we would consider and vote on an overlay district. But for those reasons I would at this time vote to postpone the overlay proposal. A discussion took place regarding rules of procedures. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CRESCENT RESOURCES, INC., PROPERTY - BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD PENINSULA, CASE #9311-5: MOTION from Commissioner Boone for adoption of the following proposal: 1. That the property colored in Orange on the map in the agenda packet be rezoned from RA to CB. 2. That the property colored in Blue on the map in the agenda packet be rezoned from M-2 to NB. 3. That the property colored in Green be rezoned from M-2 to RA. 4. That the balance of the property be rezoned to R-20. The R-20 and RA zones will be subject to the following conditions: A. At least 10% of the lots fronting on the lake shall contain 30,000 sq.ft. of area. B. All lots fronting on the lake shall contain a minimum area of 25,000 sq. ft. and shall have a minimum lake frontage of 75 feet. C. That on lake front lots, no residence shall be constructed nearer than 50 feet to the 760 contour line. D. That all sewage generated within the project shall be discharged within the project, i.e. that area south of Chuckwood Road, except for lots annexed or connected to municipal sewer service. There shall be no direct discharge of sewage into the lake. E. Any sewage treatment plant shall be located at least 300 feet from the nearest exterior property line of the Crescent APR. 5 1% APR. 5 1994 project, i.e. the area south of Chuckwood Road. (By way of explanation, this would prevent any spray field application from being put in the area where it was originally proposed off McKendree Road.) F. Owners, i.e., Crescent Properties, will dedicate to the Department of Transportation such road right-of-way as_ the Department of Transportation requires. (Note: Map showing colors is filed in Clerk’s Office, permanent file marked "Brawley School Peninsula Rezoning - 4/05/94.) The following discussion was held on the motion: BOONE: Commissioner Boone said he thought there needs to be some explanation concerning the legality of the motion. Chairman Haire asked Mr. Pope to address the legality of the motion. Is it in order? she asked. BILL POPE: The motion as stated, I don’t think, is in order at this time. The law, as I understand it, is that you have a request before you to rezone the property. I don’t think it is lawful for you to rezone it and impose conditions that are not imposed on other people in the same zone. What you can do, what is lawful, is for a Conditional Use District Zoning. Conditional Use District Zoning does require the consent of the property owners. It has to be with their permission and consent. In order for this motion to be lawful, it is my opinion that the petitioner will have to indicate a desire to amend his petition to accept these conditions and to impose it as a Conditional Use Zoning District. CHAIRMAN HAIRE: Mr. Stevenson, would you come to the microphone and give us an answer on this? STEVENSON (CRESCENT): Madam Chairman, we would agree with Mr. Boone’s motion. CHAIRMAN HAIRE: Thank you, Mr. Stevenson. POPE: And will you agree to amend you application to such that it would become a request for a Conditional Use Zoning, subject to the conditions as stated by Mr. Boone in his motion? STEVENSON: Yes, sir. We would. CHAIRMAN HAIRE: Thank you sir. Further discussion: BOONE: I said in December I had rather live in a county suffering from the problems of growth as to live in a county where there is no opportunity and suffering from the opposite problems. And I still stand by that. But as it has been pointed out tonight at length, growth does bring increased traffic, pollution, more demand for taxpayers’ services, etc. It does bring problems. I grew up in Iredell County; I have lived here most of my life; I enjoy our rural way of life; and I cherish our heritage. I don’t want us to become Mecklenburg County North. By the same token, I realize we can’t build a wall and keep people out, and even if we could I don’t think we should stop people from developing their property. But for good or ill, we do have zoning laws which allows us to regulate growth and development, and insofar as possible we should use this authority to ensure that development maintains our quality of life. I would have preferred on the Brawley School peninsula to have 494 30,000 sq.ft. lake front lots. This is what has been required in the restrictive covenants and deeds and I think that was good planning in the original development, and I would like to continue. But in the real world, you have to sometimes make compromises and I was willing to settle for 25,000 sq.ft., that’s 83% of it, & significant improvement over what was passed by the planning board. Of course, I agree with those who don’t want a spray field in their back yard. If I lived where those people do adjacent to the spray field, I would have been fighting it just as hard as they have, and I told them that. This motion does address the spray field problem. One other thing that I would like to comment on. This is a separate issue from the rezoning. It has nothing to do with it legally whatsoever. I think it may be time to ask members of our General Assembly to consider some sort of impact fee, especially for new school construction that is caused by development. I think it is more fair that these costs be paid by the people who are causing the cost than by the people who have always lived here. I said this in December and I will say it again. I originally got interested in county government because I disagreed with some things the board has done. I have been on the opposite side. I have in the past been frustrated with some of the things the county has done, and I will tell you what, this is one time I had rather trade places with you all. ----I think what we are doing here tonight will set a precedent for future development of the lake area. In future years when I look back on my tenure as commissioner I would like to be able to say that I did my part to try to maintain the quality of life that attracts people here in the first place. : HAIRE: I would like to say that I am a lake dweller and that I have lived in this community for 50+ years. I built a house about five years ago across from where I was born and raised, and I am very much interested in the quality of life of Iredell County. I agree with Mr. Boone on all of the points he made so I will not repeat all of those points, but I can assure you that I love Iredell County and I am certainly interested in the quality of life in Iredell County. STEWART: Regarding the overlay. I had a conversation with Mr. Boone and I told him in looking at an overlay for the county, that it is very important that we meet with some of the other counties that surround the lake and perhaps involve ourselves with some discussion about what would be the best way to pursue an overlay in all the counties surrounding the lake so that our efforts on our shoreline will be contiguous with the other shorelines, because whatever we do in Iredell County will affect all of the lake and thereby, I feel we should at least communicate with the other counties and try to come to some agreement about what is good for the lake as a whole. I hope that we can pursue this overlay sometime in the very near future and start out by meeting with boards of commissioners from the other counties that surround the lake, and come to something agreeable or palatable for all the counties. I also agree with some of the points Mr. Boone made and thereby will not pursue that line of discussion at this point in time. But I have a very serious concern for the environment, not only around the lake, but for the environment in Iredell County, and I think that this board as a whole and future boards are going to have to take some very long hard looks at the development that is taking place in this county and make some hard decisions before we make some serious mistakes. MADISON: I am not pleased with the recommendation that has been made, but I realize, too, that politics is the art of compromise. It seems to be acceptable to most everyone who is here on both sides, and if we can accomplish this with the difficulty and complexity of the issue, then I think we have done a real good job tonight. One thing I would ask you all not to lose site of is APR. 5 1004 495 APR § A the private property rights that we are handling tonight. The folks that have property that back up to the proposed spray fields have valid concerns because their private property rights were going to be violated if that was approved. At the same time each and every person here who owns property in Iredell County has certain inalienable rights in that property to develop, to use as to the highest and best interest of that property. I think Crescent for one has done an exceptional job of trying to do what’s right within our community and I would ask each of you to remember that private property rights is what this country was founded upon and it is something that we as a community need to protect if at all possible. I understand the Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce is in the process of forming a committee to look into developing a Vision for this part of the county. I would hope that as we consider this overlay that possibly we could get input from this group because they are very much inter-related in what will be developed and then how it is to be implemented. I hope we will get a lot of input, not only from you folks, but the people in the Chamber and the Town of Mooresville and all of us, because it is not a simple issue as we have discovered in the last three months, and it is not going away. We need to be prepared for the growth. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - QO. Chairman Haire thanked Crescent Resources for their compromise and their willingness to work things out with us. REZONING REQUEST - CRESCENT RESOURCES, INC. PINNACLE SHORES, CASE #9311-2: Chairman Haire moved to deny this rezoning request at this time. (Pinnacle Shores map filed "Pinnacle Shores, 4/04/94 meeting.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Madison). ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting until Thursday, April 14, 1994, 7:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Time of adjournment: 10:30 p.m. ! Clerk to the Board APPROVED: Sia /g yf IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 14, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in an adjourned session on Thursday evening, April 14, 1994, 7:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Absent: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board School Officials Present: Bill Long, Chairman of the Board Tip Nicholson Skip McColl Jane Laney Steve Austin Jeff Tucker In the absence of Chairman Haire, vice Chairman Boone called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Bill Long, Chairman of the I/S School Board, said the county commissioners would soon be receiving a- copy of the line item budget. They thought it would be good to let Paula Gwaltney talk about the budget agenda, where they have been and what has gone on with the budget. They wanted to let Dr. Register talk about capital needs and finish the discussion with Mr. Long talking about the continuation and expansion budgets. Paula Gwaltney called attention to the budget calendar which was in the items distributed to the board members. They began in January by developing their budget calendar and had it approved by the board. Dr. Register met with the administrative staff to discuss what was happening on the state level and budget priorities. They began their work sessions on February 21, 1994 with the current expense budget line items. They met with the administrative staffs to talk about what was coming up in the program areas. They met with the principals and staff advisory council which is made of teachers from each school. Principals submitted their annual capital improvement forms requesting any capital they need. In March they had two work sessions, one to discuss operating budget priority and set final priority objectives and finalized annual capital improvements. On April 4, 1994 they held their final work session to talk about current expense and several scenarios of things they could/could not do with the expansion budget. They planned for their final budget approval on April 11, 1994. They held a public hearing to allow the public to come to speak. They had no speakers to come to the hearing. They hope to have their final budget document printed by April 21st of this year. Dr. Register said they will give the commissioners the formal budget document by April 21, 1994. This is not a formal presentation tonight. He said according to their calculations, sales taxes and ad valorem taxes are both up this year. The latest APR 14 1996 APR 4 4 199% figures they are getting indicate that the revenues they have used is somewhat conservative. Their figures are assuming a 3% growth in county revenues and a 4% growth in public school capital funds, which is what the state is projecting. The school system is again projecting $1.5 million for a capital improvements fund. That has been a good thing for the school system to be able to project ahead and plan a year in advance for capital improvements. They will be within about $68,000 of their projections budgeted for the $1.5 million at the end of the year, Register said. Dr. Register addressed the excess funds generated by the three-cent ad valorem tax set for the repayment of the COPS financing, which he regarded as a "good source of revenue." Dr. Register asked the county commissioners to consider the additional 5-cent ad valorem tax which would be the remainder of the 8-cent tax discussed in the original merger agreement. Dr. Register distributed a list of the Annual Capital Improvements Fund from all the schools and buildings. Commissioner Stewart inquired if all the bills have been paid in connection with North Middle, East Middle, and Brawley. Mrs. Gwaltney said all the bills have not been paid at East Middle, and Brawley project is still underway with the phase two. The final date of completion for Brawley is August. They do not anticipate any remaining funds from the COPS funds, Gwaltney said. Chairman Long said there is a rumor they have $4 million left out of the bond money. They have $400,000 left and still have to pay for the Phase II of Brawley and some bills at East which are some little contingencies. Vice Chairman Boone said there is a rumor going around that Iredell County has $14 to $15 million in Fund Balance. Commissioner Stewart inquired how much is in Fund Balance. Susan Blumenstein said as of June 30, 1993 there was $7.2 million unrestricted, undesignated. This was about 13% of the total budget. V. Chairman Boone said he believed the average for counties below 50,000 population is 15% of their budget, so the county is well above minimum but actually below average. Chairman Long said the average fund balance for school systems with over 3,000 students is over $3 million. Dr. Register discussed the details of the $1.5 million Capital Improvement Funds. They had $3.5 million in requests from the schools for the funding. Dr. Register discussed the The school board took action on Monday night of its intent to fund Priority #1. Mrs. Haire has been sent a letter to request a Letter of Intent from the county commissioners for funds for the new elementary school in South Iredell. It was the consensus, Dr. Register said, that this priority was one that needed to be funded as soon as possible. The new elementary school to relieve overcrowding at Mt. Mourne, Shepherd and Troutman Elementary is one of the first priority projects, and renovation of the Troutman Middle School is the second of the first priority items. This is the only middle school that has had no work done to it. They are requesting $965,034 for this project. The elementary school building cost is $4,977,798, for a total of $5,942,832 for the first priority capital items for 94-95 fiscal year. Mr. Madison asked last time about the separate costs for the heating and air condition improvements. There is no written copy to hand out on this tonight, but what is in the priorities #2 and 3, for high school and elementary schools, the cost for air 498 conditioning for all those facilities and finishing some remodeling of the air conditioning at the old West Middle School, runs right at $8.9 million. Dr. Register said he would give the county commissioners more detail on the heating and air conditioning at a later date, if the board members would like to have the information. Vv. Chairman Boone said he saw a tremendous discrepancy in figures. He has talked to people who are in the air conditioning business, not window replacement costs and energy efficiency, but for electrical upgrades and central air, people tell him that every Classroom in the county could be air conditioned for $800,000 to $900,000. Dr. Register said the figures that were given to him were from the Facilities Study Committee. McKnight and Smith Engineers did the study with architects from the state and architectural consultants, who basically fit the air conditioning system to the building. All air conditioning systems are not the same approach; each building has to be considered separately. Dr. Register highly recommends McKnight and Smith. He again said they would be glad to supply additional detail to the county commissioners. He said he was talking about basically the same kind of job of air conditioning that was done at the five elementary schools--Harmony, Monticello, N. B. Mills, Celeste Henkel, and Mt. Mourne, because these are examples of jobs that he wants to do--the basics which includes closing some old window walls that allow air leakage, insulating and wiring, and in some cases, lighting and things like that. Commissioner Stewart inquired if the cost closing of window walls such as the ones at Statesville Senior High was included in the $8.9 million price. Dr. Register said that was correct. The two boards discussed what the total square footage of space that is not air conditioned and the cost per square foot for air conditioning versus what it costs to air condition a 2,000 sq.ft. residence. Dr. Register said they could have a mechanical engineer give a written report. They just finished air conditioning five schools, and they were right on target with the budget, he said. Vv. Chairman Boone said he had some questions about Priority #2. He thinks some things that need to be done to some of the old elementary schools need a higher priority than a new media center and science labs for the high school. Some of the old elementary schools are the ones he hears about the most, Boone said. He spoke of Shepherds School which he thinks should have a higher priority than labs, media center, etc. Chairman Long said this is not a request for this year. Jeff Tucker said the board’s thinking was that the middle schools were air conditioned and it would be better to air condition the high schools before the elementary schools were done. Dr. Register said North and South Iredell Schools have the biggest problems with no air conditioning. West and Statesville High have parts that are air conditioned. At South and North they have upstairs classrooms with no windows. More is demanded of the high school students in the way of science and what is happening in the information age, and if they are demanded to know these things, they should have the facilities to teach it, Tip Nicholson said. Commissioner Stewart inquired how they arrived at the Priority List. Bill Long said the Facilities Study Committee comprised of school people and the a member of the county commissioner and public members made the facilities study and the board of education approved the list. This was made before the bond vote, and after the bond failed, the needs still exist, Long said. Commissioner Stewart said if this priority list went through this process and included the people elected to make these decisions, then, even though the board of commissioners would do the funding, she would not want to interrupt the prioritization or determine that there are things that she personally would want to see done as opposed to what this whole group determined were the priorities. Bill Long ‘APR 14 1994 APR 14 1994 said there was a lot of input that went into the list, but no one called him to "politic" about the list. Skip McColl there was a lot of discussion to reach a consensus and he thinks this is a board decision along with the administrative staff. Commissioner Hamby inquired about the high school classroom labs, which are new classrooms except Statesville High. She said the way she looked at the priority list is to look at who will benefit the most. Dr. Register called attention to the letter based on action taken by the school board asking for a Letter of Intent to Fund for the construction of the South Elementary School and the remodeling of Troutman Middle School for a total of $5,942,832. Bill Long said the reason for the letter of intent is they could not have an architect to go to work or make any progress until the letter is signed. Dr. Nantz said the prices were also increasing. The building costs are now about $65 a square foot, according to a similar bid received nearby just last week. Prices are increasing, Long said. Bill Long said this is their request for 94-95 and they would not tell the county commissioners how to fund it, but they would like to see the 5 cents tax. Another method would be for the funds from the remainder of the 3 cents raised last year to repay the COPS be used to repay another COPS financing for this new school, or a pay as you go. Susan Blumenstein said it would probably be better to do a direct bank loan when you consider the additional cost of doing the COPS financing. She estimated that a variable or fixed rate for about seven years would average out to about 5.0% or 5.5%, Blumenstein said. Vv. Chairman Boone said COPS bonds is not a very efficient way of raising money. Commissioner Madison said one thing that should be considered is that last year the voters of this county turned down borrowing money, and to go out and put forth a COPS financing now would probably terminate two or three as potential county commissioner candidates next time. He said he thought the people have spoken and the only viable solution would be a pay as you go systen. V. Chairman Boone said the board did not have all the budget information right now, but in his mind he would have to have all the information together with the current expense requests, so he could consider it together. He realizes that the design for East Middle was done before this school board came on, but before he approved a new elementary school he would want a building that could be built and expanded and classrooms added to. He thinks a new building should be nice, functional, and well built, but does not have to be a Taj Mahal. He thinks East Middle School could have been built very nicely for a lot less money, he said. Chairman Long said they had made some changes in the current expense which reduces the budget. He discussed the custodial staff changes that have been made to improve the system and have better service at the same time. Commissioner Stewart asked if they have schools where custodial staff members will be working alone at night, and Dr. Register said no, they work on a team of three for each school. Chairman Long discussed the Continuation Budget Items. They had budgeted a salary increase of 4%, which is what everyone said they would get. In 1992 the school started using its $1.3 million fund balance in lieu of being able to generate enough funds locally to take care of some of the needs. The fund balance is now about $385,000. They used $400,000 this year for the Comprehensive High School program, reading recovery, and additional teachers to reduce classroom sizes. The Custodial Salary Program, SAP Grant Reduction and PBAP Differentiated Pay make up the total Continuation Budget, which is $1,050,196 (10.39%). nee oe 460 The Expansion Items are for Year Round School Pilot Sites which will be for Mt. Mourne (2), Troutman, NB Mills and Monticello, for a total of $95,456. Reduction in class size for 8 teachers $222,640. The total Expansion Budget Items is $318,096. This represents a total net increase of 9.78% over last year’s budget for Current Expense when you consider the 3.76% cuts in last year’s budget. On the Year Round School, the classes have to be conducted where there is air conditioning. If the Pilot school is successful, they can envision going into middle schools, but they do not see going into high school. They are saying now that it will never go into high school, Long said; however, things may change. The only way they see Year Round in high school is for it to be held in a single high school only, like Statesville High, where the students are in a more concentrated area. The Reduction for Class Size item is at the elementary level, which is the request for eight additional teachers. V. Chairman Boone inquired what is included in the Year Round school cost. Dr. Register said additional operation costs, transportation (school buses run more days), operation of the cafeteria (utilities, etc.), custodial services, and general utilities. Classroom teachers who choose to participate in the program usually flex their schedules. They are working the same number of days and work a different calendar. There are some programs, like exceptional children’s programs, enhancement programs, music programs, physical education fitness, etc., where expansion of the calendar is required and you have to employ some of these instructors for a longer period of time. A half-time person is included to serve as an instructional coordinator, half- time at N.B. Mills and half-time at Monticello. The two other schools, Mt. Mourne and Troutman, have assistant principals so the only thing that is being added there is a month’s employment to their eleven months so they will have administrative staff on duty in the summer time. The school system has had a person from the Newton-Conover School system who has implemented Year Round program in Newton- Conover schools to consult with them on the planning, and they feel they are pretty accurate. The cost runs about $85 per child, Register said. The cost in Iredell County will be a little higher than Newton-Conover because of the increase in transportation costs. Commissioner Stewart asked if it would only become cost effective if every school has Year Round school. Dr. Register said it would have to be done by total school. Commissioner Hamby inquired if a school was totally Year Round, would it be the same cost as a traditional school or would it be more? Dr. Register said utilities, etc., would cost more With the summer school remediation programs already in place, there is only about 20 additional days the buses would run for Year Round School, Jeff Tucker said. Dr. Register distributed information on the interest of parents and students in the Year Round School. The highest interest they had was Mt. Mourne which had 35% total school population that expressed interest. Chairman Long said there was a very short notice for people to decide about the Year Round School. Vice Chairman Boone said he had no problem with offering Year Round School as an option, but if it costs $85 per student more, if the schools can legally do it, he thinks the students who sign up should have to pay the extra $85. Commissioner Madison inquired if there was not Social Services assistance for the children who wanted Year Round School and could not afford it, or if some County fund could not be set up for these persons who wanted it and could not afford at. ‘APR 14 1994 461 APR 14 1994 Vv. Chairman Boone mentioned an article he had read that said people who had Year Round School did not find it effective. Chairman Long said they did not think that Year Round School was what they needed. Skip McColl said they just had wanted to look at this for another option for students. Commissioner Stewart mentioned spending the money for Year Round School versus air conditioning. Bill Long said it would take four or five years of these funds to air condition a school. She said she would like to have time to digest the information given to them at this meeting. Vv. Chairman Boone said he was not in a position to make a decision tonight. He thinks it is good to have the sessions. Commissioner Madison said the county commissioners were going to have to establish a funding mechanism for doing the South Elementary School in the next couple of years. He said he was amazed with some of the features of the East Middle School. He wondered who was responsible for the building plans. Dr. Register said the board of education will have the responsibility of approving the plans, but the county commissioners may have an invitation to come and view the plans with the school board. Dr. Register said if they were to redraw the office area at East Middle, they probably would save some square footage in the office area, but he thought there are some very nice features in the school. Commissioner Madison inquired when they were going to have the End of Year Testing results. These results have already been given to the county commissioners. Dr. Register will send a copy to Mr. Madison. Dr. Register gave a report on the Southern Association Accreditation status. There are three things they look at which are (1) Drop-outs, (2) Test Scores, and (3) Attendance. Commissioner Boone discussed some of the criteria he had heard in reference to accreditation status. The two boards decided to cancel the mid-May meeting since the school board will be presenting their formal budget. There was a discussion of the resignation on the School Task Force of Mr. Bob Privette. The consensus was that the school board should appoint another member since the resigning member was a school board appointee. Chairman Long of the school board said the county commissioners would have the completed line item budget within a week. They hope to know soon what they can expect from the county commissioners. They want to begin hiring teachers as early as possible. The best teacher candidates are gone in May, Long said. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 9:10 on a motion from Commissioner Madison. DL wx Lege Clerk to the Board APPROVED: J; Jef IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES 4/19/94 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session on Tuesday, April 19, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board S Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Services Jerry T. Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Ronald Weatherman, Director of Solid Waste INVOCATION: C. Douglas Madison, Jr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn asked the board to adjust the agenda, deleting and adding some items. The board members concurred with the changes. SPECIAL RESOLUTION - IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY WEEK: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolution: MATIOMAL LIBRARY WEEK WHEREAS, millions of people depend on their school, college, public and special libraries, for information that can help them to change their lives; WHEREAS, libraries are a vital education resource, helping people of all ages to learn and to grow; WHEREAS, iibraries provide equal access for all people to books, magazines, videotapes, databases and other information resources; WHEREAS, libraries nurture the human mind and spirit with knowledge and pleasure; WHEREAS, librarians are the information experts who help us find our way through the information jungle; WHEREAS, libraries and library supporters across America are celebrating National Library Week, April 17 through 23, with the theme "Libraries Change Lives," NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Iredell County Board of Commissioners proclaims NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 17 - 23, 1994 in Iredell County, North Carolina, and encourages all residents to use their library for the purpose of improving their lives and to join in thanking our librarians for the valuable and helpful services that they provide in our community. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APR 19 1994 463 - ‘APR 19 1994 Adopted 4/19/94 Sara K. Haire, Chairman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mrs. Judy Clayton, Director of the Iredell County Library, was present to receive the special resolution. COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the following resolution: COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK WHEREAS, North Carolina’s 100 county governments have in fact served this state since 1663, working in partnership with the State to deliver services and provide leadership for our communities; and WHEREAS, Iredell County is on the forefront of many issues critical to both our state and nation, including health care, child and elder care, environmental protection, social services, job training, public education, emergency medical services, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, law enforcement, water and sewer services, and library services. WHEREAS, Iredell County is a major partner in the public education system, having provided $16,875,300 in 1993-94 to support elementary-secondary schools and $989,976 to support the community college system; and of this amount approximately 26 percent of these dollars helped to fund improved or new school facilities and 74 percent was used to support current operation of schools; and WHEREAS, those serving as county officials are dedicated to providing services to our citizens without undue burden on the taxpayers. NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 16 through April 23, 1994, as “National County Government Week in North Carolina" and urges all citizens to be more involved in and aware of issues facing our counties. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sara K. Haire, Chairman Adopted 4/19/94 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ~- REQUEST FOR FUNDS $89,000, BUDGET AMENDMENT #39: Mr. John Douglas, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Mitchell Community College, spoke briefly, and presented the trustees who were in attendance. He presented Dr. Eason, president of MCC, who, in turn, presented Larry Williams, the MCC finance officer. The request from Mitchell Community College is for an additional $67,000 to cover utility bills and increased security costs. Very severe winter weather and a previous hot summer in 1993 have increased the utility bills. Criminal incidence as well as longer hours of classes in the evenings have necessitated additional security costs. MCC is not permitted by State law to have a Contingency Fund. Commissioner Boone inquired why the electric bills were higher this year than last year and why did the county commissioners not 4 i> 4 know of this deficit earlier in the year. Mr. Williams said they may be operating more buildings this year than they did last year, which would account for the increase in electrical watt hours. Mr. Mashburn said the school officials had come earlier in the year to him with a one-half year’s projections. It was still early in the year and he thought they should have more experience records. The season may adjust and they might not need additional funds, Mashburn said. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart saying due to excessive weather conditions, we have had cost overrun. Because of this, I would make a motion that we provide Mitchell Community College with the additional $67,000 they need to cover this overrun. This is Budget Amendment #39, and the funds will come from Contingency. AMENDMENT from Commissioner Boone to change it to $35,000 instead of $67,000. Commissioner Stewart inquired if the $67,000 includes the $34,000 unexpended in Capital Improvement Funds. Mr. Williams said the $67,000 does not include the Capital Improvements in Capital Outlay funds. The funds have been frozen, Williams said. The purchase orders have been made for lawn mowers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, etc. These purchases are on hold in anticipation of additional funding from the county. Commissioner Boone explained the process by which he arrived at the $35,000 amount instead of $67,000. He explained that the increase in the electric bills, plus all the other increases which could have been caused by severe weather, totaled slightly less than $35,000. His concern is that the county commissioners will lose budget control if they permit requests for budget increases during the budget year instead of at budget time, Commissioner Boone said. Commissioner Madison inquired if the college had any other source of funds. Dr. Eason replied they did not. VOTING ON AMENDMENT: Ayes - 1 (Boone) Noes - 4 (Haire, Stewart, Hamby, Madison) VOTING ON MOTION: Ayes - 4 (Haire, Stewart, Hamby, Madison) Noes - 1 (Boone) DEVELOPMENT OF THE MOORESVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS: Dr. Eason said he would like to request the board to discuss this item with the board in work session or some appropriate session. Commissioner Stewart said this item was included from the college but was inadvertently omitted from the county commissioners’ agenda. Dr. Eason said starting with 1991 the county commissioners have appropriated $500,000 for the Mooresville center. They have discussed the plans for the Mooresville center, and have found there is property available that is suitable for the center. The appraisal value is $75,000 and is subject to discussion in terms of what the value is. The property belongs to the Methodist Church in downtown Mooresville. There is a parking lot that is used by the college during the week and by the church on the weekends. There is no written lease. There is now a possibility they may be able to purchase the property from the church, Dr. Eason said. Commissioner Madison inquired if there are any time constraints that would necessitate a decision being made during this budget year or could it be considered with the 94-95 budget. Dr. Eason said there are some time constraints. He has met with John Lewis, chairman of the administrative board of the church. He thinks it would be a good time to make an offer on the property. APR 19 1994 465 APR 19 1994 DISCUSSION OF HOME HEALTH PROGRAM: Mr. Don Carney, chairman of the Iredell County Board of Health, came to give some alternatives on the home health program in Iredell County. Mr. Perry Windsor and Dr. Ronnie Milam, members of the Health Board, were also present to take part in this discussion. Mr. Carney said there were five specific issues on which the county commissioners had directed the health board to obtain additional information. A sub-committee was appointed by the board of health to find the answers to the questions. The sub-committee took 30 to 40 days to complete their work and at the last meeting of the Iredell County Board of Health, the group made a report. Each county commissioner received a packet of information on the report from the sub-committee. The Board of Health did not feel it was appropriate for them to make a specific recommendation for an option. They thought it was proper for them to submit the options to the county commissioners and allow them to choose the option they prefer. Mr. Perry Windsor and Dr. Ronnie Milam spoke regarding the options they researched. The options presented were: 1. Leave home health as it presently is. 2. Transfer to Iredell Memorial Hospital, a non-profit organization. 3. Sell to highest bidder. 4. Go with the Cabarrus County model of a separately maintained agency. 5. Create a joint venture - have a new agency. 6. Use the Cabarrus County model with an outside management agency. Following the presentation, a MOTION was made by Commissioner Boone that the board postpone consideration until the mid-May meeting (May 17). In the meantime the county commissioners would instruct the staff to consult with the Institute of Government and any other legal resources they may be able to consult with, on the feasibility of the formation of an alliance or a joint venture, and request that the board of health take whatever measures they see fit to provide more information on this option, which may include going back to the consultant. Commissioner Boone said he thought there are a lot of legal problems with pursuing the bidding process. He did not think it would be fair to the other hospitals to sell the service to Iredell Memorial. If the county has a marketable asset, he did not think it would be fair to sell it for less than its market value. He thought since the decision has gone this long, it would be worthwhile to wait four more weeks to find out more information on the remaining options. Commissioner Madison requested to amend the motion to report back to the board by the first meeting in May (May 3). He thought time was a critical issue in making this decision because of the possibility of a Certificate of Need being issued in the county, which might change the value of the county’s service. He questioned another layer of government when you consider the alliance or joint venture. He stated he thought the only way to be fair to all the agencies is to bid the service. VOTING ON MADISON’S AMENDMENT: Ayes - 1 (Madison) Nays - 4 (Haire, Boone, Stewart, Hamby) VOTING ON MOTION: Ayes - 4 (Haire, Boone, Stewart, Hamby) Noes - 1 (Madison) PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Haire declared the meeting in public hearing session 466 at 7:45 p.m. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AS HISTORIC PROPERTY REDMAN MILL COMPLEX, SR 115 AND ROCKY CREEK, NEW HOPE TOWNSHIP; AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY KNOWN AS BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF JUNCTION OF U. 8. 21 AND 8S. R. 1921 AND THE STRUCTURE KNOWN AS EBENEZER ACADEMY LOCATED ON THE NW SIDE OF U. 8S. 21, 0.05 MILE WEST OF JUNCTION WITH 8. R. 1921 IN BETHANY TOWNSHIP, IREDELL COUNTY: Mrs. Mildred Miller, chairman of the [Iredell County Historic Properties Committee, was present to give this information to the board. Commissioner Madison inquired if the owners of these properties have been notified. Mrs. Miller said they have been notified. Mr. and Mrs. Ingram were present from Bethany and Mrs. Bright Redman and her daughter were present regarding Redman Mill Complex. Commissioner Madison inquired if everyone is in favor of the designation. Mrs. Miller replied they were. Mr. Pope said he did not have an opportunity to look at the ordinance until this afternoon, but he looked at the statute and he believed the ordinance is required to list the owner of the property. He asked that the ordinance be amended to include the owners, one being Bethany Presbyterian Church and the other one being the owners of the Redman Mill Complex. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to amend the ordinance to include the property owners names. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the ordinances. No one spoke for or against either of the two proposed ordinances. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adopt the amended ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE REDMAN MILL COMPLEX LOCATED ON S. R. 115 AND ROCKY CREEK, NEW HOPE TOWNSHIP, IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, AS HISTORIC PROPERTY. WHEREAS, all the prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance prescribed in Part 3B, Article 19, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina have been met; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has taken into full consideration all statements and information presented at the joint public hearing with the Historic Properties Commission on the 19th day of April 1994, on the question of designating The Redman Mill Complex Buildings with all area along the creek, mill, miller’s house and store (including postoffice inside the store), as outlined on Iredell County Tax Map, as historic property; and WHEREAS, the Iredell Historic Properties Commission has demonstrated the historic significance of the buildings and property; and WHEREAS, the Division of Archives and History of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources has endorsed the findings of the Iredell County Historic Properties Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, wee y. § PMs Sk OF 1. That the structures and surrounding property, known as The 'APR.19: 1m 467 APR 19 1994 Redman Mill Complex, located on Highway 115 and Rocky Creek, lying on the south side of said stream (boundaries shown on Iredell County Tax Map), New Hope Township, Iredell County, North Carolina, is hereby designated as historic property pursuant to Part 3B, Article 19, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina. For the purposes of description only, the location of said property and buildings is noted and being situated on a tract of property more specifically described in Deed Book 58, page 345 of Iredell County Registry. 2. That the said buildings and property which has been designated as a historic property may be materially altered, restored, moved or demolished only following the issuance by the commission of a certificate of appropriateness or the lapse of three hundred sixty-five (365) days in accordance with the procedures of Section 10-176 of the Historic Properties Ordinance. 3. That nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on the said building or property that does not involve a change in design, material, or outer appearance thereof, not to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition, relocation, or removal of any such feature when a building inspector or similar official certified to the commission that the action is required for the public safety because of an unsafe condition. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the property owner from making any use of this property not prohibited by other statutes, ordinances, or regulations. 4. That a suitable sign shall be posted indicating the said building and property’s designation as historic property and containing any other appropriate information. If the owner objects, the sign shall be placed on a nearby public right of way. 5. That the owner of the buildings and property known as The Redman Mill Complex be given notice of this ordinance as required by applicable law and copies of this ordinance be filed and indexed in the offices of the County Clerk, Iredell County Register of Deeds, Building Inspection Department and Tax Supervisor as required by applicable law. Approved as to form: s/William P. Pope VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ QO. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adopt the following: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING STRUCTURES AND PROPERTY KNOWN AS BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND CEMETERY LOCATED AT THE NE CORNER OF JCT. OF U.S. 21 AND 8. R. 1921 AND THE STRUCTURE KNOWN AS EBENEZER ACADEMY LOCATED ON THE NW SIDE OF US 21 0.05 MI. W. OF JCT. WITH 8S. R. 1921 IN BETHANY TOWNSHIP, IREDELL COUNTY, AS HISTORIC PROPERTY. WHEREAS, all of the prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance prescribed in Part 3B, Article 19, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina have been met; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has taken into full consideration all statements and information presented at the joint public hearing with the Iredell County Historic Properties Commission on the 3rd day of May, 1994, on the question of designating three (3) acres and ninety-six (96) poles and including the church structure, educational building and the church cemetery and one acre more or less, containing the academy building as historic property; and WHEREAS, the Iredell Historic Properties Commission has demonstrated the historic significance of the buildings and property; and WHEREAS, the Division of Archives and History of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources has endorsed the findings of the Iredell Historic Properties Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: 1. That the buildings and cemetery and three acres and ninety-six poles known as Bethany Church and Cemetery, located at the NE corner of jct. of US 21 and SR 1921 in Bethany Township, Iredell County, and the building and one acre more or less known as Ebenezer Academy, located on the NW side of US 21 0.05 mi. W of jct. with SR 1921 in Bethany Township, Iredell County, are hereby designated as historic property pursuant to Part 3B, Article 19, Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina. For purposes of description only, the location of said property and buildings is noted as being situated on a tract of property more specifically described in Deed Book J on page 123, Iredell County Registry and Deed Book 465 on page 197, Iredell County Registry as per attached schedules. 2. That the said buildings and property may be materially altered, restored, moved or demolished only following the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the Iredell Historic Properties Commission. The effective date of such certificate may be delayed for a period of up to three hundred and sixty (360) days from date of approval. 3. That nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on the said buildings or property that does not involve a change in design, material, or outer appearance thereof, nor to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, demolition, or removal of any feature when a building inspector or similar official certifies to the Commission that the action is required for the public safety because of an unsafe condition. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the property owners from making any use of this property not prohibited by other statutes, ordinances, or regulations. 4. That a suitable sign shall be posted indicating the said buildings and property’s designation as historic property and containing any other appropriate information. If the owner consents, the sign shall be placed upon the said buildings or property. If the owners object, the sign shall be placed on a nearby public right of way. VOTING: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - O. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR STATE TO PAVE THE NEW AIRPORT ROAD: Mr. Ross Adams, representing Robert A. Collier, Jr., spoke to the board regarding a resolution to pave the new terminal and access airport road. Last year the City of Statesville purchased the right-of-way and with funds from the FAA and Iredell County, they began airport improvements for parallel taxiway and road preparation for the new terminal access road. The grading work is being done for NC DOT specifications and the right-of-way will be dedicated to the State. He asked the board to adopt the resolution asking the City to pave the street. The funds for the paving would come from State discretionary funds and would not impact any other road project from being completed, Adams said. The City of Statesville has unanimously approved a similar resolution. MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to approve the following resolution: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AND URGING THE NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT t TO PAVE THE NEW AIRPORT ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Statesville has purchased the right-of- way for a new access road to the Statesville Municipal Airport; ‘APR..1L9 1994" 469 APR 19 1904 and, WHEREAS, the grading of the new access road is nearing completion to specifications approved by the North Carolina Highway Department; and, WHEREAS, the new road will greatly improve the access and appearance of the Statesville Municipal Airport; and, WHEREAS, the City of Statesville will dedicate the roadway to the state highway system when it is accepted for maintenance by the North Carolina Highway Department; and WHEREAS, the annual National Balloon Rally at the airport will attract thousands of people in September to the airport; and, WHEREAS, the industrial development cannot proceed until the roadway is paved, and the developer presently has several viable prospects holding up on their plans awaiting confirmation of the paving; and, WHEREAS, the economic development, increased tax revenues, and benefits to the City of Statesville, Iredell County, and the State of North Carolina that occurs as a result of the new road will more than offset the cost of the roadway in a very short time; and, WHEREAS, the new road will service both airport and industrial development purposes; and, WHEREAS, the new road will only require paving for a distance of less than one mile and will not be a large expense to the state; and, WHEREAS, local officials conferred with the state highway officials more than two years ago regarding the design, specifications, and need for the state to pave the new road; and, WHEREAS, the roadway will begin to erode after the grading is completed unless it is paved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IREDELL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT: 1. The State Highway Department is requested to pave the new airport access road as soon as the present grading is completed. 2. The work be scheduled to be completed prior to the National Balloon Rally in September of 1994. 3. The State Highway Department accept the roadway into the state system and accept maintenance of the road after it is paved. 4. The State Highway Department coordinate the paving with the developers of the airport industrial park to facilitate the installation of utility lines, pipes and intersecting roads. 5. Copies of this Resolution to be forwarded to the appropriate Highway Department officials and the Highway Commission of this area. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. FUNDS FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER, INC.: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until May 3, 1994 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT: Mr. Bill Duston from Centralina Council of Governments brought information 470 concerning the application for CDBG funds. These funds are targeted for activities such as housing rehabilitation, road paving, water and sewer utilities, etc. These activities should be conducted in low and moderate income areas, Duston said. One of the two types of applications is concentrated needs area, and is for $850,000. The scattered site area does not have to be in one concentrated area but does have to be for low and moderate income individuals. This is for the purpose of housing rehabilitation. Five million dollars is available throughout the state. A county can submit an application for $500,000. There is no local match required. COG was offering to do the application for Iredell County if they wished to apply. He explained the logistics of the application, including the public hearing. After further discussion MOTION was made by Commissioner Boone to ask Centralina Council of Governments not to apply for this grant. He thought that it would eventually cost the County money and that there would be strings attached to the funding. He did not think the County needs to get into the public housing business. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM: Mr. Jeff McKay, Director, Greater Statesville Development Corporation, came before the board to ask the board to adopt a special resolution to be sent to the local legislative delegation. After explanation, a MOTION was made by Chairman Haire to adopt the following resolution: REQUEST TO EXPAND JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly established Job Tax Credits for distressed counties; and WHEREAS, this program gives a direct State Corporate Tax income credit to companies who locate in these counties; and y- WHEREAS, the program was initially designed to aid a small A number of truly distressed counties; and A J WHEREAS, the expansion of this program has created a powerful } recruitment tool for all counties and not take away programs from distressed counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that the local legislative delegation to the North Carolina General Assembly be requested to support the Job Tax Credits Program being expanded to cover all North Carolina Counties. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION OF ENCROACHMENT OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AT MOORESVILLE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION: Mr. Bob Amon and Mr. Robert Holshouser were present to discuss this matter. Mr. Bob Amon spoke for the group. Holshouser, Charles Moore, and Amon own 6.029 acres adjacent to Highway 150 Solid Waste Transfer Station in / Mooresville. Some years ago when the transfer station was built, the station was built over a deeded right-of-way, which is the right-of-way into the Amon property. In 1988 there was a discussion of this concern but nothing took place as a result of the discussion. Amon had a surveyor who looked at the property to determine the boundaries. A land swap was discussed in 1990 with Richard Franklin, the staff engineer at that time. In 1991 they attempted to acquire a right-of-way in front of the property from a Mr. Campbell, but Mr. Campbell was not interested in swapping land with them. The property owners were asking for a settlement of this matter. They have had people who have been interested in the property, but they have not been able to sell because of no access. They have dirt on the property that could be sold but they have no access to remove the dirt. —_ -s = 471 OLP ao Mr. Amon is requesting that this process be speeded up as much as possible. They proposed the following: 1. The County obtain a right-of-way from Mr. Campbell’s property and build a road into the Amon property site. They would sell the County the dirt to build the road. 2. They would trade land with the County, Amon, and Mr. Campbell. 3. Amon would like to sell his property to the County. Mr. Mashburn inquired if they did not have access to Highway 21. Mr. Amon said this right-of-way goes into a residential development. Mr. Mashburn reiterated they do have access; they just do not have access to Highway 150. Mr. Amon said that is correct. They do have access, but there is no road there now. After further discussion, Chairman Haire said they would receive this as information. Mr. Fisher is working on this and hopefully a solution can be worked out that will be acceptable to all parties. RELEASES AND REFUNDS - MARCH 19943 Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor, came before the board to request the board to approve the releases and refunds for the month of March 1994. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the list as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - Oo. The following is the list received: COUNTY RELEASES FOR MARCH William L. Mason, Jr. 1.49 Jane T. Gibson 50.22 Ann Hinson Ridgill 50.54 William E Archer 26.10 * 39.69 Donnie Ray Trivette 70.43 John Robert Johnson 32.36 Crystal B. Jarman 95.22 Jenny Peer Barickman 26.24 Sun Wood Energy, Inc. 32.85 Johnny R. Hayes 7.13 * 13.41 Mitchell L Goodman 85.91 Kenneth D Neiswonger 16.52 Marion A. Forsack 48.24 Richard A. Hartness 8.69 Sarah Hager 84.47 Douglas C. McKenzie, Jr. 7.88 Johnny M. Link 4.77 Mary ©. Karriker 2.50 William 0. Musgrave 8.87 James Robert Stuart 41.63 Ronny Ray Miller 6.61 Sandra L. Basinger 298.71 Laura Lou Johnson 59.40 J P Haynes 2.25 Frank K Loudermilt 17.24 Glenda S Dishmon 98.33 Michael D McFarland 62.87 James B Pace, Jr. 98.33 Neville Leasing, Inc. 70.43 Hugh R & Alma Compton 45.89 Sang Kim Doeum 65.43 Brenda & Gara A Mork 11.23 Richard C Huggins 16.25 Mark H Lewis 41.54 Annie Marie Hill 7.40 IAPR 19 1905 Joe R Clary Michael T Wasson i) Mrs. J E Hope Iredell Vocational Workshop Southview Baptist Church Stephen E Gagel Thomas A Coley David P. Black Scott C Girard Linda H Minter Franklin Hall Phyllis Johnson Harp Gilda D Froyd Lucille M Hedrick Lounell M Grant Nancy Lee Moose Iredell Mile Transportation Glen B. Hardymon Albert Shoemaker Frankie C Cristy Nathan R Rankin Sarah W Parker Clara R Troutman Robert J Goode Richard G Nicholson Richard Robinson Jr. Gary Devon Fairfax Ralph J Lepley James Eddie Bryant Martin L Busell Jimmy Fortenberry Tina Crisco Romie Hawks Carl R Hinson LT Clyde B. Ramsey Dorothy G Tucker U S Icenhour Brenda M Penland P & H Inc. Terry Lee Allen Mrs. Block J Rucker Kimberly Adams Timothy E Ingram Tilley Pest Control George McBride Phillip D Reavis David G Yandle " Sampson K Callear Rachel M Schauz Mary Marshall Muriel R Leazer A D Haynes Cochran Street Baptist Church St. John’s Baptist Church Rapture Preparation Yokefellow Ministries Shiloh AME Zion St. John’s Lutheran Franklin Bratton Brenda L. Cass American Tel & Tel Franklin Braton Randy V. Cloninger tty MPR 19 WH 24.39 3.87 27.86 11.07 47.07 4.50 63.50 38.39 54.95 15.98 65.61 18.27 18.50 9.50 36.05 39.83 2.25 92.03 111.69 5.09 46.31 9.00 29.34 24.97 61.52 144.09 7.20 25.38 18.99 21.87 6.75 58.50 11.88 44.10 199.53 181.65 178.65 21.60 37.44 21.92 49.01 34.92 101.95 21.56 3.51 6.75 742.50 733.42 647.96 570.60 456.78 457.04 5.09 8.69 12.29 7.97 22.82 1.68 5.74 2.13 1.76 54.72 6.75 11.97 33.44 5.81 26.06 5.77 54.86 650.03 3.00 217.80 473 IAPR 19 TO Harold Little Lori Kay Godfrey Shirley Sigmon Cc & C Trucking “ Gray Rock Farms " Charles H. Johnson Wilfred Johnson Annie Winford Heirs Southern Supply Inc. " Southern Constructor Southern Supply, Inc. Robert S. Mayberry " Volvo Car Finance Ernest C. Crymes Latern S Honeycutt Mooresville Home Center w Bernard H Reynolds James E. Bass Tammy Lynn Mason Steven B. Garris Fiduciary Leasco, Inc. " Joseph Campbell III Ralph F Shepherd Gayness W. Curl Ben Weatherman Doris L. Gryder Jonathan R Koppe Phillip & Kathleen Lane Southland Packaging Wesley Cline Copy Service & Supply W F Englebert Donald Dewald Henry C Roberts Alvin Davis Patrick Rodecker Harrison Parker, Jr. Rhoyde L. Little Gerald Mark Turner William L. Jennings Jon Phillips Judy Herrin Garrison Joseph D. Hefner Randall E. Carbaugh Terry Martin Auville David Shoemaker Child Evangelism Gibson M Jenkins William Wokatsch Harvey E Millsaps Dennis E Dowell William Wokatsch Clyde H Marlow James C Ramey William M Lamb, Jr. Jimmy D Abshire Glenn T. Payne Wendell Phillips Robert E. Bland Robert S. Cashion Joyce Ann Edwards 98.33 23.28 21.20 26.01 26.01 13.59 13.59 13.59 13.59 13.59 17.55 62.28 26.33 12.15 33.30 21.74 12.15 7.20 4.19 134.43 10.51 99.50 251.78 251.78 3.00 11.25 83.72 38.94 59.04 23.84 42.83 28.70 3.87 72.32 5.18 41.18 17.24 79.47 48.65 67.41 17.51 5.74 14.31 8.96 245.93 16.38 5.18 15.89 16.35 81.68 59.54 23.42 15.45 76.23 34.43 47.52 8.10 9.09 35.15 28.49 39.87 10.06 31.86 10.13 3.15 14.54 4.18 12.51 10.00 49.05 51.53 3.78 474 David Clinton Rice Mrs. W. L. DeVaughan Pamela York burr Jacqueline B. Farris Darrin Witherspoon Thomas O’Neal Loftin John David Watts James E. Edwards Conley 0. Matlock, Jr. Ivan Arthur Johnson John S. Hardaway Septhanie Kastor Wendell L. Church Jimmy Chilton " Billy Trivette,Jr. Systel Business Equip. Jackie M Speaks Mark Robin Helms Stella L Morris Richard L Morris Lucy J. Gallagher Bobby Lee Keller Edward L Bowman Edward L Bowman Henry Roscoe Plummer Laura S. Wenig Millard L Windon Carolyn Ann Murphy Shirley Ann Odom Toyota Motor Credit Co. William Lee Dingler Patricia Ann Stroud Donald R. Disharoon Wilber Ray Lewis TOTAL REFUNDS: Richard & Bonita Blood Route 2, Box 683 Mooresville, NC 28115 Friendship Cable of NC c/o Firenship cable of SC P. O. Box 9090 Tyler, TX 075711 John S. Barnes Corporation Route 18, Box 36 Statesville, NC 28677 William J. & Marilyn McCarthy 1324 Radio Road Statesville, NC 28677 Gary A. & Brenda Mork Route 5, Box 492 Mooresville, NC 28115 Priscilla Murdock Nicholson Box 5243 Statesville, NC 28677 Forrest Philemon Route 5, Box 496-23 Mooresville, NC 28115 APR 19 1904 3.47 6.62 27.27 30.69 21.02 85.91 67.41 39.38 26.24 13.59 43.25 29.60 4.01 67.77 1.35 53.78 29.07 8.87 20.90 4.00 2.07 16.11 19.53 51.21 24.53 2.25 7.43 217.40 50.85 2.25 22.19 26.82 11.86 32.99 77.76 74.52 7.54 12,534.69 30.90 1607.75 461.07 77.63 23.95 31.23 475 APR 19 4. Barbara Rucker Robertson 1209 Sterling Street Statesville, NC 28677 Charles L. & Francine Saunders Route 6, Box 404 Mooresville, NC 28115 Jana Patrice Smyre Apt. 2, 1013 Foxcroft Lane Statesville, NC 28115 Volvo Car Finance, Inc. Suite 300 6201 Fairview Road Charlotte, NC 28210 Waymar Auction Gallery 1230 Kerr Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Annie Winford Heirs c/o Grady Winford Route 1, Box 458-B Troutman, NC 28166 Tony Virgil Youngblood Box 237 Mt. Mourne, NC 28123 TOTAL REFUNDS CITY OF STATESVILLE REFUND Statesville-Iredell Radiology P. O. Box 5818 Statesville, NC 28687 ALL COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT William L. Mason Mitchell Goodman Marion A. Forsack Richard Hartness Sarah Hager Douglas McKenzie, Jr. Johnny Monroe Link Mary O. Karriker William 0. Musgrave J. P. Haynes Glenda S. Dishmon Annie M. Hill Michael T. Wasson " Iredell Vocational workshop Southview Baptist Church Stephen E. Gagel Thomas A. Coley Franklin M. Hall Gilda dad. Froyd Lucille M. Hedrick Iredell Milk Transport Richard Robinson Jr. Ralph J. Lepley Martin L Bussell Tina Crisco Romie M Hawks Carl R. Hinson " 95.98 347.62 73.89 97.38 69.17 17.24 2949.17 1104.88 -09 5.25 2.95 53 5.16 48 -29 -15 54 14 6.01 -47 ~24 1.70 2.88 28 3.88 2.35 1.12 58 2.20 5.62 44 1.16 -41 73 2.70 12.66 10.92 476 Clyde Ramsey Dorothy Griff Tucker Terry Lee Allen Kimberly S. Adams Timothy E. Ingram Tilley Pest Control " George W McBride Phillip D. Reavis Sampson K. Callear Rachel M Schauz Mary Marshall A. D. Hayes Franklin J. Bratton Brenda L. Cass American Tel & Tel Randy V. Cloninger Harold Little Lori K. Godfrey Cc & C Trucking Cc & C Trucking Gray Rock Farms " Wilfred D. Johnson Robert S. Mayberry ” Ernest C Crymes Ernest C Crymes James E Bass Joseph Campbell III Ben A Weatherman Jonathan R. Koppe Wesley Cc. Cline Copy Service & Supply Patrick Rodecker Harrison Parker, Jr. Jon Phillips Judy Garrison David Shoemaker Gibson M Jenkins, Jr. Dennis E. Dowell Clyde H Marlow William M. Lamb, Jr. Glenn Thomas Payne David C. Rice Mrs. W. L. DeVaughan Darrin Witherspoon Thomas Oneal Loftin James E. Edwards Conley ©. Matlock Jr. Stephanie Kastor Billy R. Trivette Systel Business Equipment Jackie Speaks Henry Roscoe Plummer Carolyn Ann Murphy Toyota Motor Credit Co. Patricia Ann Stroud Donald R. Disharoon Wilber Ray Lewis TOTAL COUNTY FIRE APR 19 1994 10.92 1.32 2.29 -12 21 ~41 45.38 47.23 41.73 38.72 37.74 37.20 ~31 - 53 1.39 be 3.26 -11 39 3.35 39.72 13.31 6.01 1.42 1.59 1.59 - 83 - 83 - 83 - 83 - 83 3.81 44 -26 - 64 - 69 4.90 ~24 2.52 4.86 1.07 -35 -32 -97 1.43 -94 -49 2.15 -61 - 62 -89 - 76 21 -40 1.28 5.25 2.41 1.60 1.81 ~54 1.28 24 1.06 1.36 ~72 4.75 4.55 - 46 469.32 477 —So APR 19 199" SOLID WASTE RELEASES Gary Mork 18.00 Carl Hinson 12.00 ” 12.00 " 18.00 Barnard H Reynolds 18.00 TOTAL 78.00 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Sarah Whitlow Parker 1.79 David G. Yandle owe Eugene T. Yandle -49 Randall Carbaugh 2.10 Ivan Arthur Johnson -83 TOTAL 5.96 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Laura Lou Johnson 3.96 Gray A & Brenda Mork e785 Mark H & Joann Lewis 3.77 Annie Winford Heirs 1.76 Lathern S.Honeycutt 6.63 Henry Carver Roberts 16.40 Harvey Millsaps 2.66 Millard L. Windon 15 TOTAL 35.08 REQUEST FOR REFUND OF TAX PENALTIES BY JOAN DOUGLAS: In the absence of Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector, Mr. Joel Mashburn addressed this request. General Statues do not permit refunding of taxes unless the county commissioners feel that the taxpayer has adequately proved they have paid the taxes and therefore the penalty should be refunded. Mrs. Joan Douglas contends that all the checks for her taxes were mailed at the same time in the same envelope. Since they were mailed at the same time in the same envelope, something happened to them along the way. Mrs. Joan Douglas signed a statement stating the taxes were mailed on time. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the request for deletion of the $42.16 penalty imposed on Joan Douglas. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LETTER OF CREDIT - MILLS FOREST NORTH SUBDIVISION: Mr. Lundy said this request was for approval of a Letter of Credit in the amount of $98,900 for street improvements for Mills Forest North Subdivision. The Letter of Credit is on the Bank of Iredell. It is recommended for approval of staff. Commissioner Madison said he thought there was a change a month or so ago that would no longer require the county commissioners to approve/release letters of credit. Mr. Lundy said it was his understanding this is a form of contractual agreement and that the board is required legally to do this. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Letter of Credit in the amount of $98,900 for street improvements for Mills Forest North Subdivision. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SOLID WASTE FEE ON WASTE THAT BY- PASSES BALER: Mr. Ron Weatherman, Director of Solid Waste, came to request a new solid waste fee for materials that by-pass the baler. soma oe \wmagearge” 478 This is specifically for automobile shredder fluff. This fluff was used occasionally during inclement weather in the wintertime for the benefit of the County for vehicular traction. This was a direct benefit for the county, but the need has now diminished, Weatherman said. The cost for baler use if $15 per ton. If they were to reduce the cost benefit to the county, the new cost per ton would be $12. Mr. Weatherman was asking for this new $12 per ton for solid waste that by-passes the baler. MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to approve the request for a change in the fee from $15 per ton to $12 per ton for solid waste that by-passes the baler facility. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. As a point of clarification, Mr. Mashburn said this is waste that by-passes the baler that goes into the lined landfill. They already have fees set up that by-pass the baler that go into the demolition landfill, etc. He wanted to make sure this was properly reflected. Mr. Ron Weatherman said he wanted to express appreciation to the employees who have operated the facility to get the program started. A lot of extra hours have been worked by the employees in order to get the program going. Chairman Haire asked Mr. Weatherman to express the board’s gratitude to his staff. REQUEST TO CHANGE FEES FOR CONFINEMENT OF ANIMALS WHO HAVE BITTEN HUMANS: Mr. Jerry Lundy said the present charge for quarantined animals at the animal shelter is $3 a day. He is recommending that this fee be increased to $8 a day for each day. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the increase in fee from $3 per day to $8 per day. VOTING: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcements were made: Troutman Planning and Zoning Board - 1 mile perimeter area. (2 vacancies) Future Visions Committee (2) Tri-County Mental Health (1) Iredell County Board of Health - Resignation of Douglas Madison, County Commissioner (1) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS JAIL POPULATION TASK FORCE: The following appointments were made: Chairman Haire nominated Ben Thomas for the attorney slot. Commissioner Madison nominated Ed Dearman for Department of Probation and Parole slot. Commissioner Boone nominated Lee Price from the Tri-County Mental Health Board slot. Commissioner Boone also nominated William F. Newell, Sr. and Tom White, who have extensive experience in engineering and construction, Mr. Boone said. He also said he would have no BPR 19 199" 479 ‘DPR 19 1994 problem with expanding the board for one additional slot to include Reverend Henderson. Mr. Mashburn reported that the Sheriff is planning to recommend someone who is active in working with the jail ministry. A person is being contacted, but the contact has not been made with the person. This appointment will be postponed until May 3, 1994 meeting, as suggested by the County Manager. VOTING on Thomas, Price, White, Newell: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The remaining appointment will be on the May 3rd agenda. YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD: There are five vacancies on this board. The following nominations were made by Commissioner Madison: Pat Snider Paul Thomas Barry Redmond The two remaining vacancies will be filled at the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MANAGER’S REPORT APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION DIRECTOR: Mr. Mashburn announced the appointment of Kimberly T. Burnett as recreation director. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to enter executive session to discuss property acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0O., MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn from executive session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. 7 Me, hte te) Clerk to the Board APPROVED: i. JF s99¥2 see IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES 5/3/94 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday evening, May 3, 1994, 5:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Commissioners present for the meeting were Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice T. Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development William Allison, Planner CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Haire INVOCATION - Commissioner Alice Stewart PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES FUNDING PROGRAM, FY 94-95: Mr. Greg LeTourneau, chairman of the CBA Task Force, came before the board to present the recommendations from the CBA Task Force for the 1994-95 CBA funds from the state. The recommendations are as follows: Iredell County Counseling Center $43,340 Iredell County Youth Home 70,000 Heads Up 15,000 Juvenile Probation 4,950 TOTAL 133,290 Total funds to be received from CBA 136,935 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the plan as laid out by Mr. LeTourneau. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER, INC., BUDGET AMENDMENT #40: Mrs. Teresa Kutteh, director of the Iredell DDCC, came before the board with this request. The agency has some repairs that were unexpected and cannot wait until the 94-95 budget for financing. The best estimates Mrs. Kutteh received were for a total of $20,945. She had been to the Statesville City Council who had agreed to pay for one-half the costs for the repairs and appropriated $10,473, which would leave the County’s portion $10,472. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the expenditure of $10,472 to come from the County’s Contingency Fund (Budget MAY= 3 1994 481 MAY ~ 3 18 Amendment #40). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECOGNITION JOE KETCHIE, IREDELL COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, CERTIFIED AS TAX COLLECTOR: Mr. Mashburn recognized Mr. Joe Ketchie and told the board he has been certified as Tax Collector for Iredell County. He explained the courses that are taken by a tax collector before this certification can be received. Mr. Ketchie was recently recognized by the N. C. Association of Tax Collectors in Durham for this achievement. Chairman Haire congratulated Mr. Ketchie on behalf of the board of commissioners. ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn called attention to some changes in the agenda to add some additional items. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND ORDINANCE: Mr. Joel Mashburn discussed a Capital Projects Fund ordinance. The need for the ordinance is because additional space is needed for several offices. There is a need for expansion of the animal shelter because of the additional number of animals and because of the inadequate septic system. The animal shelter is now on a pump and haul permit for sewage. A new shelter is estimated to cost $117,000. By building a new animal shelter, it will create space that is needed for the maintenance department and the library. The maintenance department shop is being recommended to be placed at the old animal shelter. The amount of $24,000 will be required to renovate the old animal shelter and make it into a maintenance shop. The bookmobile site and the Outreach Program are recommended to be placed at the old maintenance shop which is located behind the library. The basement of the current maintenance shop could be for storage for books that cannot currently be placed on the shelves at the library. This would mean that the county would no longer find it necessary to rent storage space for about $450 a month for space for the 20,000 volume bookmobile program. The amount of $20,000 is required for the future bookmobile site. Mr. Mashburn said these costs are on the high side. These funds would come from the Capitsl Reserve Fund, he said. Commissioner Stewart inquired if the projects could not wait until budget time. Mr. Mashburn said it was in the budget to do the bookmobile and the maintenance shop. Moving the animal shelter was felt to be a part of this overall project, he said, and there would be a better utilization of funds and space if all were done at the same time. Commissioner Hamby inquired about the dust for the maintenance department. Mr. Mashburn said the landfill would not affect the operation of the maintenance shop. Commissioner Boone said he had a problem with doing it now instead of at budget time. He thought he would rather wait until budget time and consider all the items at the same time. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to consider the appropriation when the budget is considered. Chairman Haire inquired about the lease for the $453 per month for the bookmobile operation. Mr. Mashburn said there is no lease. It is a month-to-month agreement. It was Mr. Mashburn’s thought that it would be better to take care of all the problems at one time rather than wait and come back later for additional funds. He reiterated the need for a septic system at the animal shelter and that they would not be able to continue indefinitely with a pump and haul arrangement. 482 Chairman Haire asked what amount has already been approved in the 93-94 budget. Mr. Mashburn said there was money for renovating the maintenance shop and the bookmobile. The future animal shelter for $117,000 is the additional request. Mrs. Blumenstein said the big cost is the requirement by OSHA for the dust collection system to be added at the maintenance shop, which must be added wherever the maintenance shop is located. She also mentioned the inability to separate the vicious animals from the other animals at the animal shelter, which presents a liability, Mrs. Blumenstein said. Chairman Haire asked Mr. Boone to repeat his motion. Was it for the full amount or just the $117,000? Commissioner Boone said it would be for just the $117,000, whatever was not approved in last year’s budget. MOTION REPEATED: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to consider this $117,000 whenever the animal shelter budget for 94-95 is considered. Commissioner Stewart inquired if the vacuuming system for the maintenance shop was included last year or is this a new item? Mrs. Blumenstein said that was included, but if part is not approved, it would be better to hold on everything until it is known for sure where the maintenance shop will be located. VOTING: Ayes - 1 (Boone) Nays - 4 (Haire/Hamby/Stewart/Madison) MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to delay the entire item that is on the agenda until after the budget session this year, and that will include the future book mobile site, the future maintenance shop, and the future animal shelter. VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Stewart, Boone) Noes - 3 (Haire, Hamby, Madison) MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the ordinance as proposed, which reads as follows: CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Building Improvements Iredell County, North Carolina Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following renovation projects will be financed by this fund: Future Bookmobile Site $20,000 Future Maintenance Shop 24,000 Future Animal Shelter 117,000 TOTAL $161,000 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Projects Fund are to be provided from the following source: Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund $161,000 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. MAY 3 1994 483 MAY 3 1994 Section 5. Upon completion of the renovation projects, any funds remaining in the capital Projects Fund will be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund. Adopted the 3rd day of May 1994. VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Madison, Haire, Hamby) Nays - 2 (Stewart, Boone) CONTRACT #94-08, WITH MUNICIPAL ENGINEERS FOR LANDFILL CLOSURE: Mr. Mashburn said there is a revised contract to be presented to the board at this time. Mr. Bill Pope has reviewed the contract and would like to make some changes. He distributed a copy of the revised agreement, and Mr. Pope explained his changes, which he said were stylistic changes and not substantive changes. The contract is for the closure plan for the old landfill. Mr. Mashburn described the work involved in the contract with Municipal Engineers. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract as presented and amended by County Attorney Pope. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CONTRACT #94-09, LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE OLD JAIL FACILITY WITH THE IREDELL ARTS COUNCIL: Mr. Mashburn said this is a renewal of an agreement that the County has had on the Old Jail Facility for some time. There were some changes the staff asked Mr. Pope to consider. Mr. Pope re-drafted the lease agreement. The lease is for $1 a year. Mr. Mashburn said he thought a part of the funding for the Iredell Arts Council was the free rental of the Old Jail facility. Some of the items that have been cleared up in this lease are the maintenance responsibility for the building and liability insurance, utilities, sub-letting, indemnification of the county in case of a liability occurrence, and right of entry by the landlord. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the lease agreement. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ~- APRIL 5, 1994 MEETING AND APRIL 14, 1994 MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes with the minor corrections made as indicated. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SURPLUS PROPERTY LIST: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve following resolution regarding surplus property: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of the following items of personal property which are surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County that Evie D. Caldwell, Purchasing Agent, pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 160A-270(b), is hereby authorized to dispose of the personal property as listed for cash or good check at public auction, and the said Purchasing Agent be further authorized and directed to execute the necessary functions associated with this sale. 484 Hall of Justice Parking Lot Tradd & Stockton Streets Statesville, NC 8:00 AM, Book Sale 10:00 AM, Auction May 21, May 21, 1994, 1994, The following surplus items are to be sold: CARS MILEAGE 1986 Chevrolet Caprice 1G1BL6968GX178369 80,683 i9ss " * 1G1BL5165JA145331 122,683 1989 * ” 1G1BL5179KA125206 98,475 1989 * = 1G1BL5177KA126404 79,688 1990 " 7 1G1BL54E6LA127426 108,557 1990 * ° 1G1BL54E2LA127519 117,687 1990 * ° 1G1BL54E4LA127506 133,935 1990 " ’ 1G1BL54E2LA127441 105,572 1991 " * 1G1BL53EOMR122162 104,948 1991 " “ 1G1BL53E0MR122226 94,808 1991 * " 1G1BL53EXMR121990 87,376 1991.” " 1G1BL53E3MR122107 93,158 1991 " e 1G1BL53E7MR121963 103,197 1987 Ford LTD 2FABP7 2GXHX217128 98,265 1977 Datson 2802 HLS30401790 146,503 TRUCKS 1989 Dodge Ram Charger 3B4GM17Y5KM924628 108,635 ises * e 1B4GD12TXFS571294 110,501 isss.) 6 |* Pick Up 1B7FD14HXFS581136 122,683 a665 * Cc-10 2GCCC14H2F1170593 126,598 1986 Toyota Pick Up JT4RN50R5G0152337 168,353 1949 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton 9PWG-2974 BOAT, MOTOR & TRAILER 1986 Thompson Model 185 I/0 T™S23742H586 1986 Cox Boat Trailer 60012 OTHER ITEMS 250 Boxes of library books 2-way mobile radio model T74RTA3903BA SN TG6289 2-way mobile radio ° SN TG695H 2-way mobile radio ° SN TG690H 2-way mobile radio ° SN TG693H 2-way mobile radio SN TG691H 2-way mobile radio ® SN TG692H 2-way mobile radio e SN TG697H 2-way mobile radio “ SN TG673H 2-way mobile radio 8 SN TG696H 2-way mobile radio * SN SG589S 2-way mobile radio - SN SG586S 2-way mobile radio « SN SG585S 2-way mobile radio ° SN 303CGA0051 Ic 5498 2-way mobile radio ss SN 539CKE0022 2-way mobile radio " SN 303CGA0051 2-way mobile radio T73MHT3150AVSP5 SN FUO204 Ic 4522 2-way base radio SN FA03611 2-way mobile radio model RG6TAU35 SN 9120676 2-way mobile radio model 600 2-way radio monitor Ic 3539 Walkie Talkie Ic 5664 Walkie Talkie SN AOU44-000177 2-way radio Ic 0542 2-way radio monitor Ic 3540 Radio remote Radio remote SN 455XJL348 Radio remote Ic 6999 Cardio monitor model CA107 SN 106261 Ic 6291 2 ea. telemetry radios 2 ea. siren modules Alemite grease gun model 318220IR SN 611234 MAY 3 1994 485 MAY 3 1994 Sunnen honing machine model 550 SN 52558 Starter field bolt remover SN C130761 Box of quart oil can spouts Ac spark plug sandblaster Starter armature checker model 701 SN 12224 Weidenhoff magneto test and rebuild machine Weidenhoff screw press model 11119 2 ea. area heaters L&A Products pressure washer model 1712 SN 712278 4 ea. light fixtures Speed control heads 2 ea. window frames 1 box light bar brackets Radio console Red light bar Assorted weed eater parts - Ryan brand Kodak E-2 slide projector Metal card cabinet Brass coat rack 6 ea. ladder back chairs w/cushions 2 ea. wrought iron hand railing Panasonic 3040 copier Small wood desk Coffee maker Metal detector T619E Finger printer camera Hewlett Packard Computer Terminal Hewlett Packard Computer Terminal SN 2223W16258 Hewlett Packard Computer Terminal SN 2425V68617 Folding Machine Wood desk Wood desk Metal desk Secretarial Chair Green metal straight chair UPS 200 power supply SN 880500619 Smith Wesson siren DM5A SN 076021 Smith Wesson siren DM5 SN 0330941 Federal light bar Truck mount tool box Assortment of doors Metal shelving Executive chair Window air conditioner Air Temp SN R18-40H-RP Window air conditioner Air Temp Assortment of sinks Assortment of light fixtures Assortment of trash cans Wooden shelving Assortment of towel dispensers Bed head board Assortment of chairs 4-drawer legal file cabinet Garbage disposal Metal desk Water cooler 2-gal. hot water heater 13 ea. office panels Assortment of pictures and maps Sterilizer Polaroid camera Auto Focus 600 Assortment of door knobs Hewlett Packard terminal stand SN 004206 Microfiche reader SN 331554093A Library drawer unit Telemetry unit Telemetry unit Telemetry unit Telephone Microfilm reader Microfilm reader Computer monitor SN 1716846343 Ic Ic Ic rc Ic Ic rc Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic 6734 5914 5367 1075 1376 5684 2979 2971 2485 6292 5635 5775 5827 5828 486 Hewlett Packard monitor Metal desk Film strip previewer 200 Electric typewriter Manual typewriter Microfiche reader SN Microfiche reader SN Film strip projector Small metal file drawer unit Projector Courier 16 Electric typewriter Electric typewriter Drafting stool Metal table Tape recorder Listening center headphones Cott VCR 1000C Tape recorder Listening center headphones Cott VCR 1000C SN Wooden cabinet Calculator Calculator Calculator Calculator Calculator Calculator Calculator VHS-VCR Mobile phone SN Radio tuner w/speakers SN 2 ea. wooden card catalog cabinets Console television T11D SN 1011D SN Modem SN Modem SN Modem SN Moden SN Wooden table Microfilm reader Personal computer VHS camera Charger Charger Small wooden medical incubator Sterilizer SN Executive chair Secretarial chair w Digital conductivity meter Wooden record rack Laboratory hood Halogen tube Large cassette storage unit Computer printer Personal computer w/monitor 16 ea. stacking chairs Wood bookcase AM/FM radio 4 ea, Ice cooler Bulletin board Chalk board Record player Heavy duty hoist W/A-frame* *Note: MAY 3 1994 5290248 5290245 142257 705654 710878 47ZERYF871 6121942 341826 324941 3425068 324967 581600 Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic rc Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic Ic 6063 5334 1709 2795 2350 1093 1710 5050 1473 5578 3129 7057 2303 Ic5997 Ic Ic Ic 6294 6158 2973 IC4540 rc Ic Ic Ic rc Ic Ic Ic Ic 4682 4677 1664 4674 1615 4660 4680 4609 4666 This equipment will be sold as-is and where-is and may be 487 MAY 3 1994 seen at the Iredell County Garage, Highway 64-90. West of Statesville, NC. Hours 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TRANSFER OF COUNTY PROPERTY: The Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department has requested the donation of a surplus red lens light bar that is surplus to Iredell County. Mrs. Caldwell said G. S. 160A-274 permits property transactions to a volunteer fire department without the formal procedural requirements that are required by other dispositions of property. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of the following item of personal property which is surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County that since the Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department has requested the following equipment, it shall be transferred to that unit as provided in G.S. 160A-274. One (1) Federal Jetsonic Light bar VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing session to hear the following business: SECONDARY ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, FY 94-95: Mr. Joe Lamb, District Maintenance Engineer, Department of Transportation, Secondary Roads Division, Shelby, spoke regarding the advertised public hearing. He introduced Mr. Clay Lunsford from the Statesville District Office and Mr. Billy Trivette, also from Statesville. Mr. Lamb says the State is still operating from the 93-94 priority list that was established last year. They will re-rate the roads this fall and winter. Next spring they will have a new list. The General Assembly passed a law two years ago that says the next ten roads in priority after the last one that is paved will be frozen in priority. That means if they go through Priority 26 this year, then Priorities 27-36 will be Priorities #1-10 of the oo Priority List. Number 11 may not be anywhere near where it s now. The floor was opened for the public to speak. Peggy Parker - Inquired about Cornflower Road. Said they have about 200 cars per day. There is no recorded right of way. Clay Lunsford - Said the first portion of Cornflower Road was paved; however, the State has been unable to secure the right-of- way for paving. Suggested the condemnation procedure which would cost from $1500 to $2500 for those interested in having the road paved, Mr. Lunsford said. Martha Ford - Inquired about paving of Wright Lane which is off Orville Drive. Lunsford: Said Wright Lane is included in the paving. Marsha Barnette - Inquired about Suzanne Lane - Off Shady Rest Road .6 miles with more than 20 families. Inquired about the 1975 law. 488 Lunsford: Said this is a subdivision street and the subdivision was platted after 1975, which is the policy for cut-off date to have roads included in the state system without paving. Road cannot be included in the state system now until it is paved to state standards. Lee Barnette - Also discussed the Suzanne Lane paving problem. Lunsford: Said this road, to his knowledge, has never been on the State system of roads. After further discussion, Chairman Haire asked that this matter be resolved at a different time. She asked that the information be sent to the county manager, who would see that the proper persons receive it. Joel Mashburn - Explained that there were no county funds spent for roads and highways. County Commissioners do not have the legal authority to do this. These activities were taken over by the State in the 1920s. Since that time the county commissioners are involved only in reviewing and endorsing/not endorsing the program. They do not make the determination of what roads will be paved. Gary Stewart, Lendon, SR #1527. When will something be done about this road. Lunsford: The priority is #112. They show two homes and two businesses on the road. He said property owners participation is available. Brian Guilleland - Cornflower Road. Has same concerns as Peggy Parker. Cannot be outside because of dust. David Jordan - Cornflower Road. Same concerns as others who live on Cornflower. Supports Mrs. Parker’s request for paving. No one else spoke. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. SECONDARY ROAD PAVING PROGRAM FOR FY 94-95: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Secondary Road Paving Program for 94-95 as presented by the Department of Transportation, which is as follows: PAVING NO. PRIORITY SR # DESCRIPTION LENGTH EST. COST 2 oF 2160N Allen Creek 2.37 425,000.00 From SR 2163 to SR 2169 Replace Bridge #319 & #320 (Supplement W.O. #6.822545) 2 10F 1817N Zion Liberty 2.10 550,000.00 From SR 1816 to County Line (Replace Structure #287) 3 1816 Mullis Road 1.24 50,000.00 From SR 1814 to SR 1816 (partial funding) SUBTOTAL FOR RURAL ROADS 5.71 1,025,000.00 MAY” 3 1994 489 SUBDIVISION STREETS 1 18 1441M Orville Lane 0.67 91,000.00 From SR 1005 to D.E. & SR 1453 2 19 2377 Kendall Road 0.40 54,000.00 From SR 2378 to D.E. 3 20 1781 D Street 6.12 11,000.00 From SR 1358 to D.E. 4 21 1299 Mainview Drive 0.28 37,800.00 From SR1212 to SR 1212 5 22 2547 Franklin Wood 0.40 54,000.00 From SR 1001 to D.E. 6 23 1268 Tamer Lane 0.05 5,000.00 From SR 1267 to SR 1267 7 24 1638 Bowman Road 0.45 70,000.00 From SR1551 to D.E. 8 25 1249 Clodfelter 0.19 26,000.00 From SR1125 to D.E. 9 26 1236 Stonemarker 0.10 12,000.00 From E.0.P. to E.O.P. SUBTOTAL FOR SUBDIVISION STREETS 2.66 360,800.00 ALTERNATE 10 27 2346 Watering Trough From SR 2345 to SR 2347 0.44 TOTAL FUNDS USED FOR PAVING 1,385,800.00 TOTAL MILES PAVED 8.37 N/A Spot stabilization 355,658.00 TOTAL SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM 1,741,458.00 RESERVED FOR CONTINGENCIES 140,171.00 TOTAL ALLOCATION 1,881,629.00 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - QO. PUBLIC HEARING RESUMED JEROME HOWARD PROPERTY (D. W. NELSON, AGENT) CASE #9404-1: Mr. William Allison described the request, which is from RA to R- 12, Single Family Residential, for the proposed use of single family residential subdivision, with waste water treatment plant and a community well system. The property is located on Highway 21, South, at S. R. 2392. The size of the property is 87.5 acres and existing land use is vacant and wooded. Surrounding land use is residential. Staff feels this request is not consistent with the County’s land use development plan. The allowance of 12,000 s.f. lots in a district currently requiring 15,000 s.f. conflicts with the county’s plan for residential development. The owner has made provisions for water and sewer through use of a discharge permit by locating a waste treatment plant on site. There are concerns with the driveway access and the required road frontage. Since this request is not in keeping with the Land Use Development plan, staff recommends denial. On April 6, 1994, the planning board recommended denial on a vote of 9-1. All criteria have been met to bring this matter to the board. Commissioner Boone inquired about the planning board minutes. Chad Huggins, engineer working with Mr. Nelson, agent for the property. Inquired about the classification of the property. Ronald Tevepaugh - Inquired about the requirement of a 60’ right-of-way. Distributed information on the right-of-way that the owner will require. Chad Huggins, explained why the owner wanted the R-12 zoning, which is to offset the cost of the property. Ronald Tevepaugh - Spoke again about the need for a waste treatment plant. Marsha Pinion - Lot of traffic would be created by the plan. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. REGULAR SESSION RESUMED Commissioner Boone inquired if the property owner would consider rezoning to R-20? He inquired if the board rejects the R- 12 request, could the board rezone to R-20 at sometime in the future, less than two years time. Mr. Allison said if it is turned down, they would have to go through the two-year deadline. At the present time, they are permitted to put in 15,000 s.f. lots, he said. So if they are denied R-12, they can fall back on the RA zone and use 15,000 s.f. lots, Allison said. MOTION from Commissioner Boone that in view of the fact the planning board rejected this request on a 9 to 1 vote, and in view of the fact the developer can develop this land under the RA zoning with 15,000 s.f. lots, he would make a motion to deny the request. This property is located off US Highway 21S/NC Highway 115S at SR 2392, Crosstie Lane, more specifically identified as Lots 27 & 124, Block B, of Iredell County Tax Map 4F. The property consists of approximately 87.5 acres. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARING RESUMED. CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM SR 2321, EAST BROAD STREET EXTENSION. Mr. Allison referred to a resolution in the commissioners’ packets regarding the abandonment of a portion of SR 2321. The property has been posted, legal notice has been run, all property owners have been notified, and the utility companies have been notified, Allison said. There were no questions about this proposal, and no one spoke for or against the public hearing matter. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. REGULAR MEETING RESUMED CLOSING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM SR 2321, EAST BROAD STREET EXTENSION. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following Order: ORDER TO CLOSE A PORTION OF SR 2321, EAST BROAD STREET EXTENSION MAY 3 1994 491 MAY 3 1994 WHEREAS, on May 3, 1994 at 6:00 p.m., the Iredell County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing as required by General Statute 153A-241; and WHEREAS, after said public hearing, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners find no cause to retain that portion of the right- of-way of State Road 2321, East Broad Street Extension, as shown on the attached map; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED by the Chairman and members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that the portion of State Road 2321, East Broad Street Extension, as shown on the attached map, is closed, in accordance with the requirements of a. Gs General Statutes 153A-241. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE FUNDS - BUDGET AMENDMENT #41: Susan Blumenstein discussed this with the board. This budget amendment represents $8,345 in Jordan-Adams Funds received by the Community-Based Alternatives Task Force and allocated to the Iredell County Youth Home. The county must recognize these funds before they can be used for the construction of a picnic shelter at the youth home. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Budget Amendment #41 to recognize the $8,345. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ADVISORY BOARDS: The following vacancies are occurring on these boards: Region F Aging Advisory Committee - 2 vacancies Centralina Development Corporation - 3 vacancies Centralina Private Industry Council - 2 vacancies Region F EMS Advisory Council - 2 vacancies These appointments will be on the May 17th meeting for appointment. RESOLUTION FOR FLOW CONTROL ORDINANCE: Mr. Mashburn said the county commissioners had approved his sending letters to the congressional delegation asking that they support legislation that has been introduced that will allow counties to establish flow control ordinances. They are needed and necessary in order to ensure the repayment of the financing of solid waste facilities. There has been some court action that says waste is considered Interstate Commerce, and unless Congress passes new legislation that permits counties to have flow control, they will not be able to repay the debt at the landfill. They now have a resolution that basically says that they are encouraging the NC General Assembly to adopt their own resolution of flow control and support efforts at the federal level to authorize this authority. Mr. Mashburn was asking the board to adopt the resolution included in this packet to this effect and read the resolution. In discussion of the resolution, Commissioner Hamby said she understood that in order to pass the law, the U. S. Constitution of the would have to be changed. There was a discussion between Commissioner Boone and Commissioner Hamby on the source of power for this regulation. MOTION from Commissioner Madison that due to time constraints and the complexity and emotions that this resolution might bring forth tonight, move that it be tabled until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INTERVENTION/PREVENTION TASK FORCE: Mr. Mashburn said the Iredell-Statesville School System is planning to apply for a grant from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for an intervention/prevention program for the schools. One of the requirements is to have a task force appointed by the county commissioners. The school system asked that the Safe Schools Task Force, which is already established, be recognized as _ the Intervention/Prevention Task Force. If approved by the board of commissioners, there would be no need to appoint anyone in addition to this group. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to accept the proposal to appoint the same task force for the Intervention/Prevention Task Force as is appointed for the Safe Schools Task Force, which is as follows: Betty Stone Robert Warshaw Chip Weddington Dr. John McDonald Dr. Peggy Gray Greg Letourneau Jada Wellman Jill Blackwelder Jim Edmiston John Robert Blalock Judy Daniels Latoya Summers Mary Jane Brown Miriam Evans Carl Duncan Danny Hearn David Meacham Ed Dearman James Howell Jeff Tucker Woody Childress Donna Pierce Nikki Henry Parker Nicholson Penny Howard Rev. J. C. Harris Rev. Thomas Corbett Clyde Lloyd Ted Millsaps Vermel Moore Billie Fae Gill Dr. Mary Nantz Dr. Ron Gardner Jeanette Luc Billy Thompson Jay Raymer Dr. Jesse Register Elementary Principal Statesville Police Chief High School Principal Minister Elementary Principal PAYD Program Student SAP Program High School Principal Student Counseling Center of Iredell Student Counselor High School Principal Chief Juvenile Court Counselor Chamber of Commerce Statesville Housing Authority Adult Probation Education Committee NAACP Iredell-Statesville School Board Parent Parent Parent High School Assistant Principal High School Principal Minister Minister Iredell County Sheriff Middle School Principal Elementary Assistant Principal Piedmont Mediation Director of Exceptional Children’s Programs Tri-County Mental Health Tri-County Mental Health Statesville Housing Authority Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS JAIL TASK FORCE: Commissioner Madison nominated Reverend James Henderson to fill this position. There were no other nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TROUTMAN PLANNING BOARD: The following nominations were made: Commissioner Madison nominated Gerald Clodfelter and Kelly Miller, as recommended by the Troutman Town Board. MAY ~ 3 1994 493 way 3 3 There were no other nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. FUTURE VISIONS COMMITTEE: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until the May 17th meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD: Chairman Haire nominated Alan Eisele to the Tri-County Mental Health Board. There were no other nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. IREDELL YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to table until the next board meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. OLD BUSINESS REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF STATESVILLE TO PURCHASE SURPLUS AMBULANCE: Mr. Mashburn said they have a letter from City Manager Jack King stating that as a result of the discussions held regarding this matter, the City of Statesville would like to offer the sum of $1 for this surplus 1986 Ford ambulance. MOTION from Chairman Haire to honor the bid of $1 for the 1986 Ford ambulance and adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION FOR DONATION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of the following items of personal property which is surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County that since the City of Statesville has requested the following equipment, it shall be transferred to that unit as provided in G.S. 160A-274. One (1) 1986 Ford Ambulance S/N 1FDKE30L4GHB75123 VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT 1994 ANNUAL NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ CONFERENCE: Mr. Mashburn said this annual conference will be held in Asheville on August 25-28. If there are resolutions to be considered by the conference, they need to be submitted to the NCACC office no later than July 15, 1994. REPORT ON NCACC DISTRICT 12 MEETING IN HIGH POINT: Mr. Mashburn reported on this meeting that he and Commissioner Alice Stewart attended for the county. He learned that there is one week after the General Assembly goes back into the short session for any local bills to be submitted. LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING AND RECEPTION ON JUNE 8, 1994: So far only one county commissioner, Mrs. Alice Stewart, has stated she will attend. Mr. Mashburn asked for the other county commissioners to let him know as soon as possible if they wish to attend so reservations can be made. 494 RECOGNITION OF SUSAN G. BLUMENSTEIN FOR COMPLETING THE COURSE WORK OF THE 1993-94 COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COURSE AT THE INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENT: Mr. Mashburn recognized Susan G. Blumenstein for this outstanding work. It is a ten-month course, which Mrs. Blumenstein attended at least once a month and sometimes twice monthly in order to complete the course requirements. Mr. Mashburn said she should be commended for this outstanding work. Chairman Haire congratulated Mrs. Blumenstein on behalf of the board. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PROPERTY ACQUISITION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn to executive session to discuss property acquisition. The room the board is presently in will be occupied by the Elections return group since this is Election Day. The county commissioners would return to Regular Session in the Conference Room, to conclude the meeting. If anyone is interested in the outcome of the meeting, they should come back to the Conference Room located behind the County Commissioners’ meeting room. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from executive session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE FACILITY TO BE LOCATED IN IREDELL COUNTY: MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to write a letter to Governor Jim Hunt in support of the Livestock Show and Sale Facility and locating the facility in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE - INTENT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY: MOTION from Chairman Haire to write a letter of intent to Mitchell Community College of the County’s intent to purchase property in Mooresville for $61,000. The letter of intent should state that the funds will be placed in the 1994-95 budget. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PROPERTY FOR MOORESVILLE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO BE PURCHASED: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to authorize the purchase of property adjoining the Mooresville Health Department and belonging to the Clodfelter Estate as discussed. The purchase of the property is subject to the following conditions: 1. Being hazardous waste free 2. Being asbestos free 3. Having a termite inspection 4. There being no underground storage tanks on the property The maximum purchase price is $63,000. Also, to refer this matter to the Lowrance Hospital Sale Proceeds Committee as soon as possible and ask that they consider using the $75,000 unexpended Lowrance Hospital Funds that are in the Iredell County Health Department budget for the purchase of this property. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CATAWBA RIVER CORRIDOR STUDY COMMITTEE: Mr. Mashburn reported he received a letter from the Centralina Council of Governments requesting that, even though Iredell County did not participate monetarily in this study, the committee would like to have the input from Iredell County. If the board agrees to appoint two persons this will be the Notice of Vacancy for two persons to be appointed to the Catawba River Corridor Study Committee. WAY” 3 1994 495 MAY 3 1994 496 ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for May 17, 1994, County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: % / of, Gil wats IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 17, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session on Tuesday, May 17, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Carolyn Harris, Personnel Director Carson Fisher, County Engineer Ron Weatherman, Director of Solid Waste Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: The Reverend Tom Corbell, Pastor St. John’s Lutheran Church Statesville, NC PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS HOME HEALTH SERVICE DISCUSSED: Mr. Joel Mashburn commented on the staff’s activities regarding the home health service matter. Mr. Mashburn said he thought what he and Mr. Bill Pope had been asked to do was to take a closer look at the legality and the feasibility of the alternative of forming an alliance or consortium for the health department. They were to discuss this with each of the hospital administrators to determine the views of the hospitals to forming such an alliance. Over the past few weeks they have met with administrators from Iredell Memorial and Lake Norman Regional, but have been unable to schedule a meeting with the Davis administrator because of time conflicts. Mr. Mashburn and Mr. Pope have met with some consultants, and it is the feelings of both Mashburn and Pope that there does not appear to be enough common ground and interest in forming an alliance. Even if Mr. Blaine from Davis showed great interest in an alliance, it would still be difficult to have this option because of the lack of interest by Iredell Memorial and Lake Norman Regional, Mashburn said. Mr. Mashburn said this is not a final report, but rather an update. He said he cannot offer encouragement that an alliance is a viable option for the county. Chairman Haire said this would be on a future agenda when the staff had an opportunity to finalize. Mr. Mashburn said it would unless the board asked the staff to look in a different direction. RELEASES AND REFUNDS FOR APRIL 1994: Mr. Brent Weisner came before the board with the releases and refunds for the month of April. He said everything was in order and he requested approval. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the releases and refunds as presented. MAY 17 1994 497 MAY 17 1994 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The following is the list that was presented: REFUNDS: Thomas Ray & Marion B. Angel P. O. Box 606 Troutman, NC 28166 296.82 Grace Adeline Baker Route 3, Box 529-C Statesville,NC 8.60 James E. Baker etal 440 Yates Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 49.50 Michael Ray Baynes Route 3, Box 616-C Mooresville, NC 28115 42.65 Boggs Motor Company P. O. Box 586 Statesville, NC 28677 1206.36 Fred Pressly Clarke Route 12, Box 245 Statesville, NC 28677 16.88 G. E. Capital Auto Leasing, Inc. P. O. Box 310 Barrington, IL 60011 93.11 Carolyn Freeze Richardson Route 3, Box 616-C Mooresville, NC 28115 30.75 Amelia Laverne Jetton Wilkes 317 E. Wilson Mooresville,NC 28115 4.86 TOTAL REFUNDS 1,456.01 RELEASES James Edward Gregor 2.25 Clifford W. Knight 29.07 Robert Dean Carson 63.68 Ernest W. Lentz 8.48 Calvin Henry Burrell 9.08 Conrad Dalton 220.71 Tony Youngblood 5.54 Devon A. Joseph 7.22 Larry Johnson 9.95 GMAC 66.38 Wesley H. Beroth 22.95 Grover Lee Barkley 8.22 Joseph T. Wright 19.85 Grover L. Barkley 7.06 Kenneth L. Colpetzer 38.11 Gilbert Wood 18.99 Gonzlee Culbreath Jr. 19.67 Terry Lynn Dorton 27.63 Charles R. Walters 90.00 Sheryl Jane Marlowe 23.27 Robert Woodward 89.06 Keith Melvin Brown 1.80 e 47.66 Michael C. Bennett 17.50 Earl E. Satterwhite 60.35 498 Charles R. Walters, Jr. Sean P. Faggart Lindsey Snider Jr. Clarence Milstead J. C. Sherrill Stanley Clardy Marvin K. Chaffin William M. Sills Beverly P. Simmons Junior Lee Vestal William M. Ogburn Michael P. Murphy Jeffrey G. Pierce Byron A. Grant William R. Garner Shannon B. Barnett Ernie N. Anderson Gwyn E. Green Bobby G. Sizemore Suzy J. Seymour Dianne E. Kimball Eric C. Woollard Charles F. McNiel Sales Consultants Alfred L. Phyne Larry L. Carter Christine K. Latter Myers Farms, Inc. John S. Hardaway Elizabeth C. Hardaway Vincent P. Morris Shelby J. Williams Kevin L. Roberts Cynthia J. Obermark Joe Watson Phifer David G. Curry Michael A. Reddish John W. Bullard Teresa S. Beaudoin Myra K. Sloan Dennis C. Pharr M. Champak Volvo North Finance Fast Forward Motor Speed John J. Jordan Donald Mayhew Sr. Ned V. & Ruby Boger Rex L. Gibbs Holden Family i] Clara Summers Bennie Babb Ww. F. Englebert Dwight S. Goodin Terry & Gaye Fox Paul Bradford Charles Sherrill Gail Childers David R. Yountz Edward P. Jarvis Edith P. Lewis Richard R. Wozny Clark Sherrill Denny B. Lancaster James L. Bailey Mack J. Crabb Jo Ann H. Rose Nancy 0. Bowles Gilmer Murdock "” yay 17 1.80 10.13 2.25 16.76 25.65 24.53 51.03 10.34 16.11 9.18 92.03 16.20 69.89 16.65 19.40 4.05 31.37 74.52 7.97 11.07 23.02 53.82 22.37 38.97 1.85 1.49 44.78 31.28 (43.25) 161.55 20.66 3.74 46.31 62.28 15.73 18.90 17.87 10.00 15.39 3.96 12.60 58.23 60.21 40.28 2.99 144.14 3.83 29.25 559.40 418.49 418.49 397.21 22.19 7,43 7.62 .90 15.00 12.72 63.50 5.67 36.83 12.15 48.06 57.51 7.40 3.96 34.97 21.69 4.73 35.73 3.69 49.05 499 MAY 17 1994 Roger E. Myers Virginia P. Sipes Mary Starr Hoke Franklin B. Ingle Janice M. Estes Jackie H. Danner Billy Lucky Owens Robert B. Compton Martha W. Barkley W. G. Warren Blu-Gas Company " Trena Dianne Barkley Larry O’Dell Ballard Hermann Kappler Lester M. Redfearn " David Cc. Lackey Timothy R. Marshall Holland Transfer Statesville Radiator Sandra Campbell Robert Cashion Joel Hardison Carolina Fine Grading Co. David Louis Frank Wilhelm Fern Hill Missionary Virgil Overcash Southview Baptist Church Betty Souther Dixon Southern Constructors Samuel T. Laws Kimberly Basinger Sheila W. Wiles Timothy Lee Williams " John T. Dunaway II Lester L. Smith, Sr. Henry P. Shook Roger Dale Moore Max Reavis Steelman Karen Murdock Freeman Nancy May Lathan Yvonda York Bullard Bryan W. Andrews Thomas Whitley Lynne Little Dellinger Adam J. Jakubowski Mary W. Gaither First ARP J. Watt Alexander John M. McLaughlin William A. Howell James Edward Gregory Mason L. Stutts Julia L. Porch John Aaron Moore Reginald H. Hooker Bob S. McLaughlin Ralph T. Dagenhart James F. Hutchens Theodore Martin Rex Allen Winebarger Hellman Construction Co. Five D Enterprises " Southern National 50.13 16.61 37.44 31.91 43.83 21.87 37.44 6.75 12.87 8.42 105.66 105.66 53.55 47.57 8.57 14.81 2.25 6.14 8.37 90.18 142.43 14.40 56.12 71.06 40.28 11.12 149.18 6.75 31.64 4.05 49.23 68.54 256.28 23.72 53.06 40.32 3.24 68.45 86.22 34.92 136.26 57.24 30.69 35.42 29.16 31.14 76.91 54.18 8.24 70.79 4.50 19.89 12.47 36.68 5.67 58.41 64.40 84.92 7.07 92.84 85.91 8.01 75.15 4.59 136.26 26.01 26.01 26.01 26.01 26.01 9.27 82.31 O00 Five D Enterprises Piedmont Farm Credit Ricky Canup Piedmont Farm Credit Allen Dale Church Carolyn Corry Bobby Ray Craver Thomas B. Dixon " Jimmy E. Joines " Willie E. Miller Zetta H. Reese Johnny C. Riddle Naomi Riddle Eldon C. Woods Family Holden ily Gregory Parsons Jeffrey A. Johnson Bobby H. Brooks Roger W. Anderson Jimmy Ray Smith Gelco Corp. Teresa Deaton Moore Faye Carolyn Reid Robert W. Gilleland Robert W. Gilleland " Anita Wolfe Stone Ray Ferguson David N. Jackson " Cathy Waugh Fox Christopher M Huling Vera Grose Webster A & M Rental, Inc. Prospect Presbyterian Church Shepherd Church of God Glenn Cc. Troutman Frank T. Phillips Jimmy L. Taylor Terry B. Truesdale John Kent Moorefield Marcelle Ferro Mark Stevenson Morris J. Abercrombie TOTAL 82.31 78.57 66.78 3.00 84.02 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 16.16 18.54 13.55 19.62 49.23 11.66 86.22 1.35 20.12 10.58 27.23 27.63 26.51 4.46 23.90 44.10 25.07 32.13 31.91 4.46 27.09 62.51 65.61 28.98 6.14 39.38 45 11.57 9,043.04 SOLID WASTE RELEASES Allen E. Thompson Samuel T.Laws TOTAL ALL COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES James E. Gregory Robert Dean Carson Tony V. Youngblood Devon A. Joseph Larry Johnson Sheryl Jane Marlowe Clarence J. Milstead J c Sherrill 18.00 18.00 36.00 14 3.89 34 44 -61 1.42 1.02 1.57 MAY 17 1994 001 “WAY 17 994 Junior Lee Vestal Michael P. Murphy Byron A. Grant William Gardner Shannon B. Barnett Ernie N. Anderson Diane E. Kimball Larry L. Carter Myers Farms, Inc. Shelby Jean Williams Cynthia J. Obermark Myra Kaye Sloan Dennis C. Pharr Rex Lewis Gibbs Holden Family il} Clara P. Summers Bennie Babb Dwight S. Goodin Terry Fox Gail Childers David R. Yountz Edward Jarvis Richard Wozny Enny B. Lancaster Billy L. Owens Robert B. Compton Martha W. Barkley W. G. Warren Trenda D. Barkley David C. Lackey Holland Transfer Sandra Campbell Carolina Fine Grading David Louis Frank wilhelm Southview Baptist Church Kimberly Basinger Sheila W. Wiles Lester Smith, Jr. Henry P. Shook Roger Dale Moore Max R. Steelman Yvonda Y. Bullard Thomas H. Whitley Lynne Dellinger John M. McLaughlin William A. Howell James E. Gregory Mason L. Stutts John A. Moore Bob S. McLaughlin Ralph T. Dagenhart James F. Hutchens Theodore J. Martin Five D Enterprises Piedmont Farm Credit Jeffrey A. Johnson Teresa D. Moore Cathy W. Fox Prospect Presbyterian Church Frank T. Phillips John K. Moorefield Mark Stevenson -56 -99 1.02 1.19 25 1.92 1.41 -09 1.91 23 3.81 24 77 1.79 34.19 26.95 26.95 26.95 1.36 43 - 06 92 ~35 2.25 ~74 3.51 ~24 2.29 41 ~79 -51 3.27 -38 5.51 -88 2.46 - 68 9.12 25 1.45 3.24 5.27 2.13 8.33 3.50 1.78 4.70 3.31 -76 2.24 35 3.57 5.19 5.67 5.25 -49 4.59 1.59 1.59 1.59 1.59 1.59 57 4.80 5.13 -99 71 1.46 1.95 3.82 38 -03 02 TOTALS 266.67 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT Charles R. Walters, Jr. 5.50 Charles R. Walters, Jr. “ak Suzy Jane Seymour - 68 David G. Curry 1.26 Teresa S. Beaudoin 94 John Jordan Jr. 18 Mary Starr Hoke 2.29 John Dunaway II 4.56 TOTAL 15.52 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASE Joseph T. Wright 1.32 Bobby G. Sizemore -50 Alfred L. Phyne cae Ned V. Boger 24 Edith P. Lewis 3.20 Virgil Overcash 1.97 Julius L. Porch 4.29 Shepherd Church of God 30 TOTAL 11.94 E. ALEXANDER FIRE DISTRICT RELEASE Jimmy Taylor 6.56 RECORD RETENTION FOR TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE: Mr. Brent Weisner had presented the board with a copy of the captioned document. This will be on the 6/7/96 agenda. TRANSFERRAL OF SURPLUS PICK-UP TRUCK TO MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mr. Mashburn discussed this matter with the board. MCC has a need for a light-duty vehicle to use in transporting materials and equipment from different campus locations and for running errands from time to time. At this time they only have access to a one-ton truck that is useful in some situations, but at times more than one vehicle is needed. This transferral can be accomplished under G.S. 160A-274. MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to transfer a surplus 1985 Chevrolet C10 pick-up truck, Serial #2GCCC14H2F1170593 (Mileage: 126,598) to Mitchell Community College with the understanding that when it is declared surplus by Mitchell Community College, it will be returned to Iredell County for sale as surplus property. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. VOLUNTARY DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES: Mrs. Carolyn Harris presented this information, which can be made available through the county’s cafeteria plan. We currently have Pacific Mutual; however, employees have experienced rate increases to the point the participation rate has dropped considerably. Mid-South Company is being recommended as the best dental insurance plan as a replacement to Pacific Mutual. There is no cost to the county. The employees pay the entire premium through a payroll deduction, and it is voluntary participation, Mrs. Harris said. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to make this dental insurance from Mid-South available to the employees of the county who wish to way 17 1994 003 WAY 17 1994 pay for such. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CHANGE IN PERSONNEL POLICY: Mrs. Carolyn Harris presented this, which is in reference to a change in Article V, Section 6 of the personnel policy. The change limits the employment of relatives within the department, partly te prevent favoritism. This can also include sexual harassment, she said. This revision was developed with input from the county department heads and recommendation from the labor attorney. Staff recommends adoption and immediate implementation. This policy will not be retroactive for anyone who fits these situations, Harris said. Commissioner Madison asked for a change in item C under Section 6, regarding the term "significant other". A change was made in this item. MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adopt the amendment to the Personnel Ordinance, with the change made during the meeting in Section C. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The amendment reads as follows: Section 6. Nepotism and Fraternization It is the policy of the County to restrict employment of close relatives and people dating or otherwise involved in an intimate relationship between employees within the same department, shift and/or unit unless significant recruitment difficulties exist. (This policy does not apply to the County Youth Home.) Compliance with this policy is intended to prevent the perception of favoritism among employees and promote a harassment-free working environment. A. No two members of an immediate family or intimate relationship shall be employed within the same department if such employment will result in one supervising the other, or where one occupies a position that has influence over the other’s employment, promotion, salary administration, and other related management or personnel considerations. B. The term “immediate family" is defined as an employee’s wife, husband, mother, father, guardian, son daughter, brother, sister, grandchild, and grandparent, as well as, the various combinations of half, step, in-law, and adopted relationships that can be derived from the family members named herein. C. The term "intimate relationship" is defined as an employee’s spouse, live-in companion, fiancee’, boyfriend/girlfriend, or intimate relationship with the same sex. D. In the event a relationship develops between a manager or supervisor and employee, the management employee is responsible for bringing the matter to the attention of their supervisor. E. Resolution of the problem may include, but is not limited to: separation of employment for one or both employees or transfer of either employee to another department, unit or shift. It is management’s sole discretion regarding which employee(s) is separated, retained or transferred, depending upon the needs of the County. F. The provisions of this section shall not be retroactive, and = no action will be taken concerning those members of the same family or relationship employed in conflict with Subsection A, above, prior to May 17, 1994. G. The Board of County Commissioners shall approve the appointment by the Sheriff and Register of Deeds of a relative by blood or marriage of nearer kinship than first cousin as required by Chapter 153-A~-103(1) of the N. C. General Statutes. FLOW CONTROL RESOLUTION CONSIDERED: Mr. Carson Fisher addressed this subject. The resolution has been put together by a coalition of solid waste professionals who are concerned about the solid waste flow control and how the lack of solid waste flow could affect the solid waste facilities in North Carolina, especially those who are operated by governmental regulations. The point in the adoption of this resolution is to ask the U. S. Congress to take up the issue and decide whether flow control is an issue that can be approved through the Constitution; and if not, ask them to make that change too. Ron Weatherman said what this resolution is asking is that the General Assembly stick with the facts and that each county government have a right to decide what they will do with their waste. Sixty-five counties have already signed this resolution, he said. Commissioner Boone inquired if there would be any objection to removing recyclable materials from the resolution. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to amend the resolution to insert the words being provided the municipal solid waste will not include recyclable materials. VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Boone/Haire/Hamby) Noes - 2 (Stewart/Madison) MOTION from Commissioner Madison to deny the resolution as amended. VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Stewart/Madison) Noes - 3 (Boone/Haire/Hamby) MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adopt the resolution as amended, which reads as follows: NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT’S ADVISORY RESOLUTION TO NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGARDING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has found that: "Inefficient and improper methods of managing solid waste create hazards to public health, cause pollution of air and water resources, constitute a waste of natural resources, have an adverse effect on land values, and create public nuisances." NCGS 130A- 309.03.(a)(1), and that “Problems of solid waste management have become a matter statewide in scope and necessitate State action to assist local governments in improving methods and processes to promote more efficient methods of solid waste collection and promote more efficient methods of solid waste collection and disposal." NCGS 130A-309.03.(a)(2), and WHEREAS, the General Assembly adopted the Solid Waste Management Act of 1989 to "Regulate. . -collection, transport . . .and disposal of solid waste in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare . . .for the people of this State . . .," NCGS 130A-309.03.(b) (1), and to "Require counties and municipalities to adequately plan and provide efficient, environmentally acceptable solid waste management programs; and require counties to plan for proper hazardous waste management," NCGS 130A-309(b) (3), and WAY 17 1994 005 way 17 04 WHEREAS, the General Assembly requires "each county. .-- shall . » « develop a comprehensive county solid waste management plan. . «," NCGS 130A-309.04(e), and WHEREAS, such plans must reflect the State’s “hierarchy of methods of managing solid waste, in descending order of preference: 1. Waste volume reduction at the source; 2. Recycling and reuse; 3. Composting; 4. Incineration with energy production; 5. Incineration for volume reduction; 6. Disposal in landfills." NCGS 130A-309.04(a), and WHEREAS, the validity and reliability of each of such county solid waste management plan is directly dependent upon a county’s ability to direct and control the flow of solid waste within its designated area, and WHEREAS, the ability of counties and municipalities to minimize the financial risks for both parties to private service agreements is dependent upon the local government’s ability to direct and control the flow of solid waste within its service area, and WHEREAS, the General Assembly has required that "The governing board of a designated local government shall provide for the operation of solid waste disposal facilities to meet the needs of all incorporated and unincorporated areas designated to be served by the facility," NCGS 130A-309.09A(a), and WHEREAS, the State requires that owned and/or operated solid waste landfills must demonstrate financial assurance that ". . must ensure that the funds necessary to meet the costs of closure, post-closure care, and corrective action for known releases will be available whenever they are needed." 15A NCAC 13B.1628(b) (1) (D) (e) (1), and WHEREAS, the State encourages "Counties and municipalities . . . to operate their solid waste management systems through the use of an enterprise fund." NCGS 130A-08(b), and WHEREAS, the generation of revenues sufficient to operate such State mandated disposal systems as enterprise funds is directly dependent upon the use of such systems by the transporters of solid waste, and WHEREAS, local governments are fundamentally dependent on their ability to control the flow of solid waste to market debt for solid waste management facilities, and WHEREAS, NCGS 130a-291(b) reflects a recognition by the General Assembly that local governments are fundamentally dependent on their ability to control the flow of solid waste facilities they have planned, financed and operate pursuant to State mandate and, provides for such flow control, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Iredell County Board of Commissioners strongly urges the General Assembly to continue to provide for local government control of the flow of municipal solid waste with the exception of recyclables, and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Iredell County Board of Commissioners strongly urges the General Assembly to take action to communicate North Carolina’s desire for federal legislation authorizing local government control of the flow of solid waste to the United States Congress and, be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Iredell County Board of Commissioners strongly urges the General Assembly to provide for alternative gn revenue mechanisms for funding solid waste management programs. VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Hamby/Boone/Haire) Noes - 2 (Madison/Stewart) 986 APPROVAL OF MINUTES, 4/19/94 AND 5/3/94: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes with corrections indicated. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF THE FY 1994-1995 BUDGET: Mr. Joel Mashburn discussed the budget he was presenting to the board this evening. The economy, the growth in the county, the cooperation of the agencies and department heads requesting funds, made the process much simpler than in the years past. He is proposing a budget that has some growth in some areas, but by and large is pretty much a budget that has adhered to the philosophy that we try not to ask for things that we cannot justify, and I think the record will show that sometimes even when we ask for some things, if we can find it at a lower cost, or if we can find a different way of doing, we don’t follow the philosophy of just spending it just because it is there. We have consistently had funds unspent at the end of the year. Because of this, he believes the staff has been able to hold the line without asking for a tax increase. The budget this year basically provides for growth in some of the larger departments, Department of Social Services, where they think the requests are higher than what the experience has shown what would be needed. Some of the increases in this department have been in Medicaid and foster care. There is a tremendous need for training and keeping foster parents. In regard to schools expenditures, the budget recommends a 5% increase in current expense for both school systems. The 5% will be based on the ADM for each system. In addition, a plan is presented that will allow for the county to address the most urgent capital needs at this time. In the Iredell-Statesville system, that is a new elementary school in the south end of the county. By utilizing some of the existing funds in the Capital Reserve program and by adding to that, this year and for the next two fiscal years, we will have adequate funds to construct an elementary school and also to provide funds for some of the major renovations that the Iredell/Statesville System identified as their next priority, which was the Troutman Middle School renovation. The plan, if the board approves as presented, will allow the construction to begin in this fiscal year. The funds are spread over a three fiscal year period of time, in all actuality, it will probably take six to eight months to begin construction, and by the time the final payment is required, the County will be in the third fiscal year. The staff does not anticipate a problem there with funding. The funds that are proposed to be spent from this Capital Program will be distributed to both systems again on per pupil or ADM basis. The Mooresville Graded School District has issued COPS to build new schools and make renovations there. Although Mooresville probably will not utilize the funds the County is recommending for’ the Mooresville School system for new construction, it will be available to them to either assist with their Capital needs or for repayment on their COPS loan. The recommendation to the board for county employees’ salaries is a 2% across-the-board increase, effective July 1, 1994. Three per cent is recommended for merit payments throughout the year. The solid waste program calls for a $29/ton tipping fee in order to meet the budget needs in the solid waste department. One of the reasons for that is the funding of depreciation of $200,000 this year. This depreciation funding is recommended by management. MAY 17 199% 007 yay 17 19 Additional equipment is needed at the landfill, but not a great deal. The only major equipment expected to be needed will be in the case of replacement of worn-out equipment in the future, Mashburn said. In conclusion, Mr. Mashburn said revenues have been good this year. Sales tax revenues have been up and property base has grown. Revenue is coming in; we are collecting 96.0% of the taxes. They — to reach 97.0% collection in the near future, Mr. Mashburn said. The budget requests came in at approximately $56 million and a $54 million budget is being recommended, Mr. Mashburn said. SETTING A SCHEDULE FOR BUDGET REVIEW: The following dates were set for budget review: May 24, 1994 - 6:00 p.m. Budget review May 26, 1994 6:00 p.m. Schools May 31, 1994 6:00 p.m. Fire Commission & Other budgets June 2, 1994 6:00 p.m. Budget review June 7, 1994 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Budget June 9, 1994 6:00 p.m. Budget review June 14, 1994 - 6:00 p.m. Budget review June 21, 1994 - 6:00 p.m. Budget Adoption RECREATION CONTRACT WITH IREDELL COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR BUSES IC #94-11: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve this contract for FY 1994-95. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PERMISSION TO SOLICIT AT LIBRARY: Mr. Mashburn said that Margaret G. Bigger, editor of the book, World War Il, It Changed to World Forever was planning to visit the Iredell County Library on June 14, 1994, which is Flag Day. The library staff is requesting permission to sell this book at the library the day she visits and is asking permission under the policy adopted by the board on solicitation. Mr. Mashburn recommends approval. Mr. Mashburn went ahead to say that the library has a number of guests who come occasionally to publicize their books, and he thought it would be a good policy to give the librarian permission to make discretionary decisions on permitting the sale of books when authors are visiting the library. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to give the librarian authority to permit authors to sell their books when they are visiting the library. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcements were made: Fire Tax Board (1) Mitchell Community College Board (1) Iredell County Planning Board (4) Youth Services Advisory Board (11) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BOARD OF HEALTH: Chairman Haire nominated David Boone to serve as ex-officio county commissioner member to this board. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Commissioner Boone by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. J08 REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Commissioner Stewart nominated Sue Walser as regular member. Chairman Haire nominated Harriet Lipe as alternate member. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. These are two-year terms since both are second term members. (First-year appointees serve a one-year initial term.) 7/1/94- 6/30/96. CENTRALINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The following nominations were made: Chairman Haire nominated Doug Madison as Local Government representative. Commissioner Madison nominated Alan Mayhew Commissioner Stewart nominated Joanne Rosenfeld There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing persons by acclamation. These are one-year appointments. 7/1/94-6/30/95. CENTRALINA PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Chairman Haire nominated Dr. Douglas Eason. Commissioner Stewart nominated W. C. "Bill® Warlick. There were no other nominations. VOTING FOR NOMINATIONS: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. Two-year appointments 7/1/94 - 6/30/96. CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: Commissioner Madison nominated Al Upton; Chairman Haire nominated Joanne Schmidt. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Two-year appointments - 7/1/94 - 6/30/96. FUTURE VISIONS COMMITTEE: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Stewart nominated Dr. Mary Nantz Commissioner Hamby nominated Penny Howard There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. These are three years, beginning retroactively with 4/1/94 and concluding 4/1/97. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MAY 17 1994 v09 MAY 17 1994 COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT RIBBON CUTTING FOR I-CARE HEAD START PROGRAM: Mr. Mashburn announced the invitation to the county commissioners from I-Care to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by I-Care for the new Head Start Program on Buffalo Shoals Road, to be held May 26, 1994, at 3:00 p.m. FLAG DAY PROGRAM: Mr. Mashburn announced a Flag Day ceremony to be held on the courthouse lawn at 12:00 noon on June 14, 1994. JOINT DETENTION FACILITY: Mr. Mashburn said he had received a call from the Assistant Manager in Catawba concerning efforts to pursue the possibility of a joint detention facility with Caldwell, Lincoln, Catawba, and Iredell Counties taking part. Iredell County is being asked to take part in the discussions with them. Unless the board has some objections, Mr. Mashburn said he would notify them that Iredell County officials would meet with them and discuss the possibility. There has been some discussion of a feasibility study with Sedgwick James. Iredell County is entitled to 30 hours of consulting services in the area of criminal justice, and one of the things they do is feasibility studies. If all three counties who are members of the insurance pool (Caldwell County is not a member) would use their 30 free hours, that would probably do a pretty good feasibility study, Mr. Mashburn said. This was attempted a couple of years ago with Rowan and Davie, and then Rowan decided to go on its own. It appeared to be a feasible project at that time. Mr. Mashburn feels this may be a feasible project as well. In the meetings in the past there was usually one or more county commissioners in the meeting. There are two commissioners on the Jail Management Task Force, and he assumed these two commissioners (Hamby and Boone) would be the county commissioner- representatives to attend the meetings. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES: Mr. Mashburn announced this meeting on July 31-August 4, in Clark County, Nevada. The county commissioners must send in their voting credentials by Iredell County stating who will be the voting delegate. If no one goes from Iredell County, the North Carolina Association will vote the county’s proxy. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is a budget work session scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 1994, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, Statesville, NC. Clerk to Board APPROVED: 6 i - / Go vil IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET SESSION MAY 24, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, 1994, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Mr. Mashburn said he has had experiences that lead him to have confidence in the local economy and the revenues. He asked if there were any questions regarding the revenues. There is about an 8% increase in sales tax, he said, and about a 7% increase in the property tax. This is based on the county’s experience, Mashburn said. Mr. Boone inquired about the restricted taxes. Susan Blumenstein responded to his question. She explained the Schedule A. Commissioner Stewart said she is more pessimistic about the economy this year. Mr. Mashburn said he was looking at the housing starts, new development, and he feels there will be some industry of significant size to come in. Susan Blumenstein gave revenue projections for 1994-95. Commissioner Madison inquired about the fines and forfeitures. Mr. Mashburn called attention to the $1.1 million Fund Balance Appropriated this year. Susan Blumenstein explained the Schedule A. There is presently a unreserved Fund Balance of $6,386,850. This is 11.8% of the budget. Schedule B is the school budgets based on ADM, Mr. Mashburn explained. There was a discussion about tax collection rates. Iredell County’s collection rate is 96%. Commissioner Madison inquired if Iredell County is running $98 per capita above state average on school spending. Mr. Boone said Iredell County is 28th in current expense per pupil in the state. Mr. Mashburn talked about a new Schedule C included in the budget, which shows the public school spending for a three-year period of time beginning with 94-95 and including 95-96 and 96-97. Mr. Mashburn said evidently there had been some questions circulated that the County was spending more per pupil in the Mooresville Graded School area than was being spent in the Iredell- Statesville area. Based on this Schedule C, everything is based on the ADM and is fairly distributed. Mr. Boone inquired if based on the revaluation next year, would the three-cent tax not increase more rapidly than is shown in the budget. Mrs. Blumenstein explained her method of computation. Schedule D shows the number of employees of the county, with the solid waste and 911 separated, even though they are county employees. Capital Outlay Requests makes up Schedule E. Commissioner Boone raised questions about the computer requests. Mr. Mashburn said in some departments the county has been able to hold the line on employees even though the work has increased because of use of computers. The board, manager and finance director talked about the computer software that is purchased and trying to take advantage of lower prices when possible. Employees who need to have computer skills are being sent to school. Employees who are currently being hired are ones who already have computer skills if a job requires MAY 24 1994 J 11 MAY 2 4 1994 Schedule F shows the revenue sources, either county, restricted taxes and fees, or state and federal grants, Mrs. Blumenstein said. it. Schedule G is the Capital Reserve Fund, which Mrs. Blumenstein explained to the board. The Troutman EMS Building has been designated for a $100,000 capital expenditure. This is an old building. There has been some discussion of placing the new EMS building at the fairgrounds for quicker access to I-77, Mr. Mashburn said. There is no concrete proposal at this time, he said. They just realize that a new facility is needed for Troutman. Also, the Troutman Fire Department may have some space, Mr. Mashburn said. Schedule H is the tax values and rates for the fire districts in Iredell County. The fire districts’ collection rate is 95% instead of 96% like the County’s collection rate. Schedule I shows the fund balances for all the fire districts. Mrs. Blumenstein said she would be happy to meet in the evening with the commissioners who may have questions on the budget. Mr. Mashburn said staff is prepared to begin budget discussions this evening. Mr. Boone said the county is fortunate to have a big increase in revenues this year. Whether we will have this same percentage every year, he did not know. What this budget basically does, he said, was taking all the increase and spending all of it. Some of it is going to the elementary school in South Iredell. Even if you back out the money for the school and back out the money for capital reserve fund. as best as he can figure, there is about a 6% increase in the budget. Prices have gone up about 2% last year. He said he had a problem with increasing the spending. He thought just because we have extra money we should not spend it, try to keep the taxes down, use the money for some of these long-term projects, Or give it back to the taxpayers who earned it in the first place. He would like to see the budget cut some, he said. He thousht the spending could be lowered $500,000, and he thought the commissicners should be able to do that. Mr. Mashburn said he thought the things that were in the budget have been justified; however, that does not mean the county commissioners may not have another opinion. If the County could not deliver a service sometime during the year because of lack of funds, the County is going to be confronted with the question, “Why can’t you do what needs to be done?" For two years in a row, one year a cut and the second year held to no increase. So what is being seen this year is a major increase in certain areas because things have gone unmet for sometime, Mashburn said. He asked the county commissioners to look at what the money is being spent for. Mr. Mashburn said he would like to make some general comments about the budget. There is a 5% increase in salaries which was added after the departments made their requests. So when you look at the amount and justification and expenditures, that doesn’t equal the amount in the summary sheet. The 5% was added after the department heads had turned in their budgets. The 5% increase in salaries is recommended for 2% across-the- board and a 3% increase in merit pay, which will be determined by the Comprehensive Evaluation Progran. One of the reasons the reclassification program implemented last year did not cost any more than it did was because up until that time the County had a merit program in place and was working well. It provided incentive for the employees to achieve a higher level of productivity and efficiency, plus it improved morale and insured equal pay for equal work. Mr. Mashburn said he feels a merit program is a must and also U 12 strongly feels that the employees have been asked to "bite the bullet" to help hold taxes in line when these are the very employees that we are counting on to get the job done. The county cannot offer its employees stock options, vacations at company expense or other perks to stimulate company loyalty. The county employees don’t expect that. All most of them want is equal pay for equal work and an opportunity to keep ahead. Mr. Mashburn said he believes the pay plan proposed provides that incentive to do 4 better job and the acknowledgement and appreciation for a job well done. Several new positions have been recommended. Mr. Mashburn said he believed he could show justification for each of them as each department’s budget is reviewed. However, it should be noted that as a percentage, the increase is less than 5% and much of the funding will be coming from State and Federal sources. By way of comparison, it should be noted that the state average expenditure for salaries and wages as a percent of the budget is 23.9%. Iredell County’s is 22.4%. Some of the neighboring counties-~- Alexander County 24.3%, Cabarrus County 24.7%, Catawba 24.8%, Davie 23.7%, Iredell 22.4%, Lincoln 25.3%, Mecklenburg 22.4%, Rowan 26.1%, Union 20.1%, Yadkin 28.1% (the highest). The average of all neighboring counties is 23.82% and we are at 22.4% as percentage of revenues that go for salaries and wages. Iredell County is really under the average for the area, Mashburn said. Almost 65% of the new personnel will be in two departments-~ health and social services. In these departments, in some cases, the cost of not adding personnel can be more costly than adding them. DSS is an example of this. Not having enough people can be a real expense in terms of fines, court costs, etc., because of claims not filed ina timely manner. Commissioner Boone inquired how the merit system worked. Mr. Mashburn explained that an employee either gets none, 2 1/4% or 4 1/4% for merit increase. These are the three categories. Mr. Mashburn said they have new evaluation forms that are much more in depth, and have cut out some of the subjectivity that can exist in a merit plan. They have developed forms based on the job description and requirements that will cut out some of that. Commissioner Stewart said she has asked several county employees how they felt about going back to the merit system, and she said they had, without exception, said they had rather have across-the-board raises. The employees’ feelings were in the past the same people got the merit raises every year. Chairman Haire said she did not think that gave employees an initiative to do a better job. Mr. Mashburn explained the process in the merit program. The employee has an opportunity to agree or disagree with the evaluation. It is important to have a good job description, which the county now has. It is impossible to be 100% subjective, Mr. Mashburn said. Mr. Boone said if the county was going to have a merit system, he would like to see some kind of incentive for employees who save the county money. Commissioner Madison suggested that a certain amount of funds be set aside to be given to employees come up with programs that actually save the county money. The board discussed the idea briefly. This would not be to replace merit pay but would be a bonus incentive, Commissioner Madison said. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn pointed out the travel allowance increased in the budget to $150 a month. This is based on 120 miles a week X .29/mile. This helps to cover the cost of meeting attendance, etc. The average annual amount budgeted for commissioners’ local travel is $2,534 a month. Commissioner Boone said if the commissioners’ travel budget was going to be increased, it should be for the commissioners whose office takes affect next election time, and not for those currently on the board. Mr. Mashburn pointed out this was not "pay" but was travel MAY 24 1994 v13 MA's 5 wit reimbursement. Mr. Mashburn suggested that a plan for expenses and salaries to be presented to the board for future boards. He thinks this needs to be addressed at some other time for future boards. Between now and the next meeting, he will give the board information from counties of comparable size on salaries and expenses. ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Mashburn mentioned under professional services called "GSTN" (Government Services Television Network). This is a new service sponsored by the League of Municipalities, National Association of Counties, ICMA, and the private sector. Mr. Mashburn would like to use the service for one year and at the end of that year, if this has not improved productivity or saved more than the cost of the program, then he will not include iG in the 95-96 budget. This is a combined effort of private and public sector to do in-house training, both for county commissioners and staff people, Mashburn said. In the travel budget, Mr. Mashburn has increased his travel budget for 94-95. Reimbursement for mileage has increased, but the other travel has not increased. Mr. Mashburn has been in the county for six years and feels he needs to stay abreast of the new ideas by attending a senior executive program similar to one offered at the University of Virginia. He has put $2,000 in the program. The total cost is $3,000, but he expects to receive a scholarship through the NCCCMA. He feels it is important for him to participate in this program, which will mean at least a week or two weeks away, depending upon the program. The one at the University of virginia is probably the best one in the southeast, Mashburn said. PERSONNEL: Mr. Mashburn said there was not anything out of the ordinary in Personnel this year. They are trying to budget more for contracted services. The Employment Assistance Program is through Tri-County Mental Health and will receive more funding this year, Mashburn said. The EAP program has been beneficial, Mr. Mashburn said. There is a lot of time spent training people and money is lost when we lose employees because of personal problems. Commissioner Boone inquired about the capital outlay ($2400) expenditure and if it is really needed. This is for an additional pc and software. FINANCE DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Susan Blumenstein discussed her budget. The telephone service has been increased. The printing is lower because they purchased two~years worth of checks last year. This gave them a better price. Training and Development is down because Mrs. Blumenstein has finished the County Administration course. Commissioner Boone congratulated Mrs. Blumenstein on the 2.3% increase in her budget. She has contracted with a CPA firm to do the annual reports that she has been doing each year. However, she does not have the time to continue these reports with her other work. DATA PROCESSING: The big change in data processing is upgrading the main frame. There is no change in personnel. The current system is eight years old, Mrs. Blumenstein. Currently the county has on computer the tax billing and collections, tax evaluations, everything with f inance--accounts payable and accounts receivable, budget, financial statements, sales taxes. Sheriff’s Department has warrants and jail system. There is mapping and maintaining map records. Information for the food stamp programs such as eligibility processing, fire marshal programs are on the main frame. Planning has road names. The health department has septic inspections coordinated with the health department and inspections. Jury selection is done on the computer. Inspections permits are issued, billed and collected on the main frame. U 14 Animal shelter has rabies vaccinations and citations. Payroll, including monthly, annual, and quarterly reports are done on the main frame. Minute indexing is also on the main frame. Elections registrations and terms are also on the main frame. Veterans and Register of Deeds also have programs. Real property information can be accessed from the Register of Deeds office. We are maintaining 75 terminals and 10 PCs which access the computer. The big fear is that there is so much on the computer than we cannot back up the systen. The county has been very pleased with the Hewlett Packard equipment over the years, Mrs. Blumenstein said. It would take as much as two years to get all the programs converted if the county were to purchase a new computer system. They have had excellent service on the Hewlett Packard, which is contrary to the service they have received on the IBM system at the health department, Mrs. Blumenstein said. Mrs. Blumenstein said they will trade in the old computer. Commissioner Madison inquired if they have looked into the file service tower concept. Mrs. Blumenstein said they had and found that it would not be adaptable to the county’s needs. Mrs. Blumenstein said they could handle the programs they now have, but could not handle any more programs. She is concerned about a possible disaster in not being able to back up the work. They paid $185,000 for the current system in 1986. VETERANS’ SERVICE: No changes in the department. BOARD OF ELECTIONS: Any fees collected from candidates goes to the General Fund. No questions were raised regarding this department. COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE: Mr. Mashburn said Brent Weisner has made some very good management decisions in that department, and he hears quite a few compliments from the public who use the department. TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE: One of the goals Joe Ketchie has is to increase the collections rate to 97%, Mr. Mashburn said. He hopes he will be successful in this goal. The motor vehicle law has increased the postage expense, but the funds are coming in. A discussion was held regarding the telephone expense, which Mr. Mashburn explained is a best estimate of the expense. LEGAL: Mr. Mashburn said the legal budget is an absolute guess. In 1990-91 we spent $132,000 over the SA-9 Hazardous Waste site. We could have several suits or none in a year. The legal budget includes the labor attorney as well as the county attorney. A firm from Charlotte, Haynesworth Baldwin Johnson & Greaves, is currently being retained as labor counsel. COURTS: The law requires the County to provide court facilities. The State gives the County a court facilities fee, which never covers the cost of providing the court facilities. It is estimated that the County will receive $140,700 in court fees for 94-95. Actual expenditures are estimated to be the same as last year. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for May 26, 1994, at 6:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Roon, Iredell County Government Center, Statesville, NC. tis: atten MA i a ee oe Clerk to the Board APPROVED: bf, ) /: Gf. WAY 24 1994 J10 MAY 26 1994 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 26, 1994 - BUDGET SESSION/SCHOOLS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, May 26, 1994, 6:00 P.M., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Diane M. Hamby Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jean Moore, Temporary Clerk to the Board : Representing Mitchell Community College were: George Brawley, a Trustee and the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Larry Williams, V.P. of Finance & Administration, Trustee Frank Fields and Trustee Alice Stewart. (Note: Dr. Eason was unable to attend the meeting due to the college having graduation this evening. ) Mr. Williams explained they basically took their expenditures for the past three years and came up with an average. Using this amount they devised their budget. The county manager commented that in the budget packages and the budget descriptions (page 53) the recommended amount of $998,640 is lower than the amount estimated for 93-94 ($1,018,084). The reason for this is because there was an adjustment a few weeks ago pertaining to security and fuel. The five percent recommended increase is based upon the original appropriation -- the $998,640 is a five percent increase above what the commissioners appropriated for 93-94 before the recent adjustment. The amount of $250,000 has been recommended for the capital fund to start addressing roof replacement needs. Commissioner Madison: As I understand this budget, the main building and the Mooresville Center are funded. Any excess that might be saved out of these two projects could go to additional capital projects as well as the $250,000 just recommended; plus the $61,000 for the purchase of land. Commissioner Boone: Do the Mitchell officials feel that they can live with what has been recommended in view of the fact you had to come back to the Board for a mid-year increase? Mr. Williams responded that the budget would be tight, but he was trying to make sure that enough is budgeted for utilities and security. In addition, they are looking at some energy saving ideas. : Chairman Frank Fields of the Mooresville School Board, Dr. Jane Carrigan, Superintendent, Dr. Bryce Cummings, Associate Superintendent, & Mr. Carl Eagle, Finance Officer of the Mooresville School System, attended the meeting. Dr. Carrigan mentioned that capital needs were of the greatest importance, and that the Institute of Government’s Winter Report stated that Mooresville’s growth rate is predicted to be 56% between 1992-93 and 2002-03 and this should put them somewhere around 5,000 students. Currently, they are at 3,200. Mr. Eagle stated they basically requested a four percent salary increase for teachers. Now, however, the governor is mentioning five percent. A major change in the budget is in local supplements. Recently, Mooresville has had many capital needs and the supplements lagged behind. The figure for 94-95 was determined by trying to get all teacher salaries at the state average. 016 -2- Pertaining to library books, they have gone from three elementary schools to two. The school that closed did not have an up-to-date library selection. The enrollment at the two operating schools is now high enough that they fall short of the Southern Association’s standards for libraries. Pupil Support is a category that is being broken down a little more this year in an effort to track the money better. Under Board of Education Expenses they have added awards. This will be for athletics, etc. The school officials hope to be a little more consistent in award ceremonies and this will hait principals from trying to out do each other in award ceremonies. The RJR dissemination line item is being cut out. Athletic insurance has increased and this is because sO many more students are participating. The superintendent’s salary has been reduced simply because this salary is negotiated and Dr. Houston had been with the school system for many years. Dr. Carrigan started at the amount used to hire Dr. Houston. There is a drop in telephones because one school has their system paid off. Mobile units will be a necessity next year. They are estimating the need for four additional mobile units; however, this might not be enough. The rental fee does not include the installation costs and water/sewer. This is included in capital outlay. There is a decrease in staff development for 94/95 -- the RJR money is gone, so this area was decreased. Commissioner Boone: Is the salary increase for the locally funded positions? Is there a law stating that if the State increases the Salaries a certain percentage that you have to increase every locally funded position the same percentage? Mr. Eagle stated that if the person is a teacher that the school system is required to pay the certificate level by law. There is some leeway in the noncertified areas; however, next year there will be another dictate in this area (custodial). Joel Mashburn: Do you provide a supplement for noncertified employees? Mr. Eagle answered that the only place you need a supplement is with certified. With noncertified personnel, if you want them to have more money, you just give them a raise. The State dictates how much you give to teachers and anything a system gives to them extra is called a supplement. Joel Mashburn: When you went to a supplement for certified personnel did you increase the salaries for noncertified at that time? Eagle replied that he came to Mooresville in 1964 simply because they paid one of the best supplements in North Carolina. He said it would be hard to answer this question. Basically, this is all the local supplement was used for years ago. Commissioner Boone said one reason these questions are being asked is because Mitchell College recommended a three percent increase. The county manager has recommended a two percent cost of living and some for merit. If enacted as proposed, not everyone would receive merit increases. The State is proposing a bigger increase than what a lot of other agencies are proposing. Commissioner Madison: You have the coordinator’s salary increased at nine percent. What is this? Eagle stated this was due to a shift in personnel. It’s to keep the coordinator’s salary right where it is currently. Commissioner Hamby: On the per pupil expense, what will the total cost per pupil be? Eagle said that pertaining to local current expense this budget just about fits the county manager’s recommended figure which was $794 per pupil. MAY 2.6 T30t. v17 MAY 2 6 1994 Commissioner Hamby said that it appears that only about $412 goes into actual instruction. Eagle mentioned that two years ago the State paid all the power and light bills. Local dollars now have to pay for these necessities. The State requires us to have an auditor. Commissioner Hamby: Citizens also ask me about your advertising. How much does this cost? Eagle stated this is a board of education expense. This is for meetings and jobs. This comes out of community schools/contracted services. The annual report also comes out of this line item. It would certainly be less than $10,000. Dr. Carrigan stated that one of the reasons they do this advertising is because many parents are nonpaying taxpapers who do not have any connection with the schools. Television is one way to get a school message into the homes -- not everyone reads the newspaper. A special rate is given to the school system. Commissioner Hamby: How many central office administrators do you have? Eagle replied that they have seven people. (Later in the discussion, Dr. Carrigan stated they had nine administrators.) The state provides the superintendent’s salary. They use this money to provide for a superintendent, assistant superintendent, and supervisor, but this has been cut down. The law requires a finance officer. Commissioner Hamby: Were you using the RJR money to fund the year- round schools? Eagle said they were given a three-year grant which ran out last year. The Mooresville System was given $95,000 this year to be used in the middle school. Staff development was in the amount of $50,000. Some of the money was used to pay the salary of one person. Fees from the children help to pay for some of the enrichment programs. Most of the enrichment programs are about 95% self-sufficient from businesses and donations. Commissioner Boone asked if it was legal to charge a fee or tuition on those students who enroll in the year-round school program. Eagle replied that, of course, it was legal to do so. j : Mr. Eagle stated that next year they will start to pay on COPS. The great bulk of this money is not due until October of 1995 which is in the next fiscal year. We do not have that much money due in 94-95. The roofing repairs are a necessity. The situation is so severe that rain is coming through. A basement area at Parkview could be used for maybe eight classrooms and a price on this is around $482,000. The land purchase is for projected growth. We have gone from 2,300 to 3,300 students in just a few years. The land price is just an estimate and it’s not directed towards any particular piece of property. The athletic lights need to be worked on. These are rotting. The State required the schools to go on the Student Information Management System. They provided the schools with computers for it; however, as the schools have grown the computers are no longer capable of handling the numbers and they have to be replaced. Commissioner Hamby: How much is owed on debt service this year? Mr. Eagle stated that just an interest payment will be due on March 15 of about $360,000. He stated that their COPS was most unusual. The Mooresville System simply had taxing authority to bring in the payments. There was nothing pledged for the COPS; other than the buildings were put up for security. i . , J18 ~4- Commissioner Stewart stated she thought the Mooresville System was in a predicament and she hoped that Iredell-Statesville would never get in a situation such as this. The major emphasis on Mr. Eagle’s request is land purchase even if mobile units are used. Dr. Carrigan stated that if the school board had not borrowed the COPS money they would really be in dire straits. Major expansions were done at South and Parkview and they are all filled. The break point on mobile units is about 15. When you get to this point you are sort of throwing money away. = : Staff representing this school system were: Dr. Jesse Register, Dr. Norman Harris, Dr. Tom Watts, Paula Gwaltney, & Jay Raymer. Board of Education members present were: Bill Long, Godfrey Williams, Tip Nicholson, & Jane Laney. Dr. Register said that they appreciated the county manager’s recommendation to fund their first priority (new elementary school in southern end). Mt. Mourne Elementary is extremely overcrowded, and this is true for Shepherd and Troutman Elementary. In addition, the renovation of Troutman Middle is included in Priority One. Dr. Register mentioned that the funding approach recommended by the county manager is workable for the improvement of the facilities. The remodeling and air conditioning of the four existing high schools (Priority Two) at a price of $7,861,770 is greatly needed. Priority Three, which is the renovating and air conditioning of the remaining elementary schools, is also important. Chairman Bill Long talked about current expenses. One of the concerns of the school board was the expense of the central office. From 1990 to 1994, the central office administrators have decreased from 30 to 20. There is a 41% decrease in central administrators’ expense. Principals have been reduced by 29 to 28. Assistant Principals were increased from 17.5 to 21. From 1990- 1994 there has been almost a ten-percent decrease in staff and a 15.6% decrease in administrative costs. Cost per student from an administrative standpoint has decreased 16%. One area of concern is the proposed pay increase from the State. If the increase is raised one percent it effects the school system by about $61,000. In fines and forfeitures this year the school system has been receiving less. They will be lucky to receive $350,000. This is around $100,000 less than in prior years. Another area of concern to Mr. Long is custodial employees. A crew of workers will clean the schools after school dismissal. They will clean three or four schools at a time. Dr. Register stated they were converting to a second shift operation for custodians. The hourly salary for these people has been raised. During the day, a person will be stationed at each school. This is per a state mandate effective June 30, 1995; however, there is some discussion to request the General Assembly to delay this mandate. Dr. Register stated they were trying to take a pro-active method in this mandate because they wanted to make the schools cleaner. Commissioner Boone stated that his understanding of the custodial matter is that basically the schools would be working the employees six hours and paying them for eight hours. Dr. Register said that they were converting to a second shift operation. They are raising the hourly salary of the people on second shift. The school system hopes at the same time to increase efficiency and reduce an eight-hour shift to six hours. He said they were not completely satisfied with the level of cleanliness in the schools at this time. Basically, it’s a move to raise hourly MAY 26 1994 > 19 MAY 26 1994 salaries to reduce the number of hours worked and put people in work crews to get the job done. Commissioner Boone stated it was his understanding that the mandate doesn’t go into effect until next year. Dr. Register said the law was passed last year which requires the mandate effective June 30, 1995. There is talk about legislation to delay this ruling. The General Assembly will have to act on this because it was enacted last year. Chairman Long stated that the law reads it has to be enacted by June 30, so it has to be in this budget year. Commissioner Boone advised that this was not the information received by the North Carolina Asso. of County Commissioners. The school officials referred to page 49 of their budget request book which shows a letter from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction pertaining to this matter. The county manager said that technically only one day would be needed in the 94-95 budget. Mrs. Gwaltney said this was correct; however, they had to be prepared to jump into July for next year. Commissioner Boone stated that this was put in as a continuation item in this year’s budget when in fact it is something that we have to be prepared to do for next year if it is not changed. Mr. Long stated that another area that he was concerned about is the year-round pilot sites program. About $95,000 is budgeted here with $380,000 being cut out of the proposed cut hoping to pick this up as an expansion item. He stated that five percent would really be tough, they would really like to have another $150,000 to really make this budget work. Commissioner Boone asked about the salaries for supervisors on page 27 of the budget printout. Mrs. Gwaltney said that these were people such as line item support, i.e., instructional, or personnel that are coordinators. They are definitely administrative employees. Commissioner Boone asked about page 28 and the item pertaining to miscellaneous expenses for the board of education. Mrs. Gwaltney said this is the line item that pays for the stipend for the board of education. The amount of $17,400 is the board stipend and $26,600 is the other items. Commissioner Boone asked about contract security in the amount of $125,000. Mrs. Gwaltney said that is the security for each of the four schools. This is for the normal school day as well as ball games, etc. Commissioner Boone asked about page nine of the budget request which pertained to the deleting of $125,000 for the library at East Middle School. Where does this item show up on the summation page? Mrs. Gwaltney said it does not; however, she has asked the commissioners to replace in fund balance the amount of $400,000. The school system used $155,000 in the fund balance this year, so they used $555,000. The $155,000 was used to pay for library books so this is a revenue source they are eliminating and also an expenditure. a & : 120 -6=- Commissioner Boone said he remembered that in last year’s budget there was a fund balance of $400,000. Commissioner Boone asked about the SAP grant, and he asked what the PBAP Differentiated Pay item was that was listed as a continuation item. Mrs. Gwaltney stated that this was the Federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. It pays for the Student Assistance Program at the four high schools. Mrs. Gwaltney said they were getting about $97,000 this year. With the Crime Bill some of the money has been redirected to other sources and the SAP grant will be reduced. In addition, she said the PBAP Differentiated Pay item stood for the Performance Based Accountability Program. Currently, the differentiated pay is given to the school’s certified staff. The General Assembly has opened this up so that noncertified staff, such as teacher assistants, custodians, and clerical workers can participate in this pay. These positions are in the Governor’s budget and in the State Board of Education’s budget requesting money to pay our state-paid noncertified staff for differentiated pay. When this happens the local board has to take their locally s paid noncertified staff and match this. Commissioner Boone stated that in looking at the continuation items and the proposed cuts and then deleting $160,000 for the net difference on the custodial pay that the schools would have an increase in current expense money of $509,000 continuation money. The proposed five-percent increase in per pupil ADM would give the schools $560,000. This is actually more than what is in the continuation budget. Dr. Register shared an addendum to page 35 in the schools’ budget book. Previously, Commissioner Madison had asked about a breakout on costs if new construction was eliminated from the improvement plan. If new construction from the four high schools is deleted in the amount of $2,136,000 and if you delete the construction of the three elementary cafeterias at $936,000, the total would be about $12,000,000. Commissioner Hamby asked about enrollment percentages for 94-95. Between now and 1997, Dr. Register stated that enrollment projections were predicted to be up by 1,520. The majority of the increased students will be coming in from the southern end. Chairman Haire asked the board if it would like to act on the April 11 request for the letter of intent pertaining to the construction of the new elementary in the southern end and the remodeling of the middle schools. Commissioners Boone and Stewart stated they would like to see this included in the total budget. The school officials stated that a week or two more would not slow them down. Commissioner Boone mentioned that the schools could contact the legislators and request that the custodial mandate be repealed. He said he hoped this was something the two boards could agree on, and that he understands that a lot of school boards in the State are agnaist this mandate. Pertaining to ADM, it is his understanding that each one percent that increases ADM current expense spending is a little over $100,000. What he would like to see is a little money set aside (without raising taxes) to be applied to air conditioning schools, etc. Mr. Boone asked about increasing the current expense three percent and taking the other $200,000 and putting it in a fund designated for the air conditioning of school buildings. The money would still be going to schools, but it would be some money shifted from current expense to a particular capital expense. Dr. Register stated that their concern and recommendation that is being made now is that their current expense budget is very tight with a five percent increase. We will still have approximately MAY 26 1994. J21 MAY 46 i93* $493,000 in shortfall to make-up if its five percent. Register said he didn’t feel comfortable with five percent on current expense. Commissioner Boone stated he knew the schools would rather have more for everything, but he understood that the people that pay the taxes would rather have more money too. In the real world, if you take a certain amount of money, which is the higher priority in this particular instance? This is something we need to explore. Is it a higher priority to get a full five percent or would it be a higher priority to apply some of this money to air conditioning some of the buildings? The same thing in the annual capital improvements budget -- there is a great deal of money for furniture and technology. Do you think it’s a higher priority to spend $400,000 on this rather than to spend some portion on air conditioning? It’s a matter of priorities, and this is what I am trying to get from you. Chairman Long said his hypothetical answer was that the five percent was going to be awfully tough. If the budget was cut another two percent then all the school system would be getting is salary increases. "If the State goes to five percent, we’ll be in the hole again." Other school systems do things differently. This system chooses to put the local funding dollars in the classroom. Commissioner Boone stated there was a huge amount of money in current expense. When the two systems merged, all of the extra personnel the Statesville System had were thrown in the system. He said he didn’t necessarily think this was all that bad, but it’s a matter of priority. Dr. Register said that primarily what they had done was shift a lot of the current expense budget since merging. They have reduced administrative costs. Commissioner Boone said he had some question as to whether the school system needed all the psychologists, counselors and some of the other positions. There’s some philosophical differences. Some of these may be state mandated, but many of them are locally paid. He said he had figured that about 62% of the local expense is personnel cost. If you add travel, which is indirectly related, the percentage would be more. The county manager asked about the $1.5 million in the capital improvements fund. He asked, if in time numerous improvements had been made, if the schools might be able to divert some of the capital improvement funds to meet some of the needs in the long- range capital plan. Dr. Register said it would take a long time before the schools would reach this point, simply because of the age of the buildings. When you figure maintenance costs and preventive maintenance, it’s advisable to figure about two percent of replacement cost annually to keep up buildings. The system is really trying to keep the buildings from deteriorating by adequately keeping them up. We are trying to play catch up now. A replacement fund has been started for furniture. About three years ago the kindergarten furniture was replaced. It takes about $65,000 per year to replace furniture per grade level. He said they had first grade children sitting in single-slant top desks. Dr. Register said that in the elementary grades math was taught by using "manipulatives", and that the manipulative objects rolled off the old-style, slanted-top desks. Thus they needed to be replaced with flat-top desks. In addition, the desks were so scratched up the children couldn’t print their names on papers. One of the advantages of having a capital improvements fund is that the system can do some self-budgeting. They can look over time at what their needs are going to be. They can anticipate improvements two and three years down the road and know the improvements that need to be made. U22 -~B- Commissioner Boone said he disagreed with the school system’s method of using materials to teach math. He said that the older population knew math better than the young people. He said that he knew of one teacher that wanted to keep their old furniture and this person took the responsibility of repairing the old desks. He said that he had been to some of the surplus sales and most of the equipment is junk; however, most of the furniture was in good shape. Also, it was his opinion that some of this money could be put aside for longer capital projects instead of saying that every grade level’s furniture needed to be replaced ever so many years. ADJOURN: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 1994, 6:00 P.M., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. (a Te rary Clerk to the Board APPROVED: ume Al, 199 MAY 26 1994 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 31, 1994 - 6:00 p.m. BUDGET SESSION The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session for a Budget Work Session. All county commissioners were present for the meeting; namely: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to enter executive session to discuss industrial recruitment. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn from executive session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET See a Los FIRE COMMISSION: Mr. Tommy Bowles, Mr. Vernon Clontz, Mr. Don Parker, Mr. Ken Jurney, and Mr. Carroll Goodman, members of the fire commission came before the board regarding the funding for the fire departments in the Iredell County fire district. Mr. Bowles said the departments have been on the budget formula for about five years. The commission is concerned about the amount of debt that is incurred by the departments. Their question to the county commissioners is, "What is the goal of the county commissioners? What do you want to see in the fire service? Do you want to continue financing and debt service? Do you want to try to get everybody back in the black and then fund it on an ‘as we go’ basis?" The fire commission wants to know what the county commissioners want from then. Do the commissioners want a comprehensive plan that will address these needs? Mr. Bowles said it was hard to address the departments conclusively because they are not all on the same level. Some departments are better money managers than others. Mr. Bowles addressed the study done in 1992 by Jimmy Pharr. When the study was done, it was supposed to be an unbiased, expert study. As a whole Mr. Bowles and the other members of the fire commission think this is a fairly good study, he said. He thinks it should be a flexible plan, but that they should not stray too far from the plan. Commissioner Boone said that the big expense is the capital expense, not in operating cost. The biggest expense in the volunteer fire service is trucks and equipment. Ken Jurney discussed the cost of having paid personnel rather than volunteers. He said one person, twenty-four hours a day, at minimum wage, with mandated employee benefits, would run about $45,000 a year. That’s one person, no overtime. He then called attention to what the City of Statesville is paying Cool Springs for their fire service, which is a real deal for the City, Jurney 24 said. Mr. Bowles cited the various tax rates for the aifferent fire departments and compared them with Mooresville and Statesville, to show what the county was receiving through the volunteer firemen in Iredell County. Mr. Don Parker thinks that the county citizens are getting a real bargain in the volunteer fire department and thinks .0275 is too low for the fire district tax. Mr. Bowles said the whole county needs to be looked at insofar as where the fire departments are located and where they need to be. Annexation has brought a lot of this about, he said. One-fourth (1/4) cents on the tax rate will generate $60,000 in the Iredell Tax District. Commissioner Boone explained how the fire departments contract with the county to provide fire protection and that the firemen are volunteer workers. Mr. Parker inquired what exactly does the County expect from the fire commission. The county manager and others discussed the formula for funding the departments. Mr. Parker said he was first told that the goal of the commission was to get everybody out of debt and pay cash for all the new trucks. He did not think it is possible, he said. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the number of pieces of capital equipment that is due for replacement in the new year or so. Mr. Bowles said the commission could not both pay off old debt and buy new trucks at the same time. Commissioner Stewart said she thought the county commissioners should state what things they expect the fire departments to fund, such as fire hydrants, additional equipment for communication, etc. one of the fire commission members said there have been times when they have been asked to come up with money for the modifications of the equipment at ECOM. Mr. Bowles said he had a problem with that. He also said they had the problems with the fire hydrants being paid for by the fire district funds. Mr. Parker said the fire commission had to have some direction. Never before has he ever worked in a job where he really did not know what he was supposed to do. The board of commissioners and the fire commission discussed whether or not the fire commission agreed to take care of the debts of the fire departments when they came into the fire district. Mr. Mashburn questioned if the tax rate might be artificially low because the debt does not seem to be getting paid. The questions that were restated to the county commissioners were: 1. What do the commissioners want the fire commission to do? 2. Short term debt? 3. Payoff in four to five years. One of the questions that was raised is what will a department do when the majority of its territory has been annexed? Chairman Haire inquired if the fire commission should not decide how much money they need and how much the fire tax should be? Mr. Parker said he thinks the fire service is a tremendous bargain and thinks the tax rate should be considerably higher. MAY 31 88% U20 MAY 3 1 1994 The fire commission and Susan Blumenstein discussed the financing of the fire departments. Mr. Bowles said that there was $87,000 of equipment that would be needed during the next five years. If this equipment is financed, it will cost the departments over $100,000, he said. He thought that was a goal of the fire commission, to pay cash rather than pay interest. Commissioner Madison asked if the debt is increasing or decreasing. He thought there should be a track set to bring the indebtedness down over a ten-year period. The group discussed the tax rates of Mt. Mourne and Shepherds as a comparison to the County Tax District, and how the property values increase the taxes received. In summary, Mr. Bowles said they would like to know what the county commissioners wished the fire commission to do. He said capital outlay and forecasting for the future needs are their problems. Closing down stations and relocating stations because of annexation never nets as much money as the new station costs. Mr. Bowles asked if the Suburban vehicle could be put in the fire marshal’s budget in future years and the county fire commission be reimbursed for that. The board agreed that the fire commission should be reimbursed for this. The total cost is about $20,000. Commissioner Stewart said the board should designate what comes out of the fire commission’s budget, otherwise it might get out of hand. Fire tax money in this instance was used for what funds from the General Fund should have been used for, Boone said. Mr. Bowles inquired about the board’s thinking about relocating fire departments because of annexation, etc. Commissioner Stewart said she thought the fire commission would make a recommendation to the board of county commissioners. Mr. Bowles inquired at what point would a fire department cease to operate because of lack of territory in a fire district? Commissioner Madison agreed that the fire commission should recommend to the county commissioners in this regard. In further discussion, Mr. Mashburn said the _ county commissioners still have to set the tax rate. Chairman Haire said she thought the fire commission should recommend to the county commissioners on the Iredell County fire district. The board, manager, and fire commission members discussed the methods of setting tax rates in the different fire taxing districts. Chairman Haire inquired what the recommendation from the fire commission was. Mr. Bowles said basically they came to find out what the county commissioners’ feelings were on what direction the commissioners wanted to fire commission to take. The recommendation from the fire commission for tax rate was to round the tax off at three cents this year, see what revaluation does the year after, and see if the revaluation generates the kind of funds it will take to finance the trucks that will be needed. Commissioner Stewart said if equipment is purchased without the approval of the fire commission, she personally did not think it should be included in the debt service. Chairman Haire recapped the request, saying the commission is basically asking that the tax rate be rounded to three cents and that the fire commission be reimbursed for the Suburban truck that is now being utilized by the fire marshal. Mr. Bowles recognized Ronda Hoke, chief of West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department, and Dan Lowrance, of the board of directors. The request from the West Iredell VFD was for reinstatement of funds. Mr. Lowrance explained that their budget U 26 was cut extensively and felt they were about $3100 apart between their request and the funding. One of their needs is for a file cabinet. There was a discussion of taking these extra funds from the Fund Balance. Chairman Haire recommended that the fire commission get with the West Iredell Fire Department and work out their differences and make a recommendation to the county commissioners. Mr. Bowles said they would put West Iredell VFD back on the agenda for the next meeting, research the filing cabinet, and work out the problems with them and then come back to the county commissioners with a recommendation. Wayside Volunteer Fire Department had a problem with the telephone allowance. Mr. Bowles introduced their chief and chairman of the board. Their telephone bill last year was $622. They asked $1000 because of the new sub-station they are opening; however, the only received $500. Mr. Bowles and the Wayside VFD discussed the recommendation from the Pharr study. The study had recommended putting the main station on a dirt road named Cornflower Road. The Wayside VFD members explained about the sub-station. They said the fire commission does not recognize their sub-station. They are also short on funds for the utilities. They planned on using a part of the utility funds for the sub-station. The third item they are concerned about is the training line item at $1500. It was cut to $500. Chairman Haire said she thought the fire commission should work out these details and then come to the board of commissioners for final approval. Mr. Bowles addressed the history of the sub-station. One of the Wayside members said the fire commission never gets back to them to answer their questions. Mr. Mashburn said he thought this was not a good time to discuss these matters and they should have a meeting and reach a firm recommendation to bring to the board. Mr. Bowles inquired about a meeting time. They decided to meet on Monday evening. Chairman Haire called a brief recess. FIRE MARSHAL’S BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn called attention to Line Item #19, Training and Development, should be reduced by $3,000. Some of the training was for a new position and the new position was not included. Commissioner Madison inquired about a safety program. Mr. Mashburn said there was no history on the program to have a definite idea of the cost because of the new regulations from the federal government. Mr. Mashburn said the $20,000 reimbursement for the Fire Marshal’s vehicle will need to be added into the fire marshal’s budget to be put back into the fire district’s budget. LAW ENFORCEMENT: The major change is the elimination of software. LEAA special retirement approved by the Legislature that allow officers to be eligible for the retirement funds was explained by Susan Blumenstein. Iredell County elected to pay as you go rather than accrue the funds. This year they have two officers. The funds must be budgeted until they reach 62. Mr. Mashburn said the growth in the budget is for new personnel and the items involved new staff members. The narcotics secretary is be requested to be made a permanent position rather than depending upon deficit drug funds. MAY 3 1 1994 U27 MAY 31 1994 The drug funds can be used in other areas. The sheriff said they used $40,000 for guns, $20,000 for radio equipment, and undercover enhancement, totaling $70,000. Before the Sheriff can spend any of the drug funds, he has to come before the board for an appropriation. Commissioner Madison said he thought the narcotics secretary should be paid out of drug money and that the other positions should be put on hold under after the election of the sheriff. The sheriff said the detectives are overworked and they need additional persons now to handle some of the overload. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the Child Abuse Investigator. Sheriff Lloyd said the law says they have to initiate an investigation within 48 hours after notification of a problem. There is money for special training in the grant. The grant is for $41,000, which should cover the position and equipment. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to eliminate the two investigator positions and put the funds for the two positions, their vehicles, and fringe benefits into the fund balance. Go ahead and fund the child abuse officer. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Hamby) - JAIL: There were no changes in the jail budget items. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Next meeting on 6/2/94 at 12:00 Noon, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center. , 4 : 4 naan th Leg See: pl Clerk to the Board APPROVED: yg i Gof Ev 28 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 2, 1994 - BUDGET SESSION ___ The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, June 2, 1994, 12 NOON, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Diane M. Hamby Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance & Administrative Matters Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Jean Moore, Temporary Clerk to the Board + Brenda Bell, Iredell County Register of Deeds, attended this segment of the meeting. The county manager stated the major change to this budget pertained to optical imaging equipment. This will address the space problem at the Register of Deed’s office. They have been using microfilm readers. A network of county offices, e.g., tax offices, as well as private agencies (attorneys, realtors) could link in with the system. These agencies could buy equipment to hook on and the county (register of deeds) could charge an access fee. Three different optical imagers are available and they are: 20 Model (3 1/2 years of data forward) at a cost of $15,724; the 40 Model (7 years or 3 1/2 forward and 3 1/2 years back) at a cost of $24,520 and the 114 Model at a cost of $59,280. Commissioner Madison said if the ROD office could load three or four years back the traffic in the office could be cut tremendously. The county manager said if he was talking about creating files that pickup old data there is no cost to do this. Commissioner Madison said it would be foolish to buy the hardware that would limit the office to three into seven years unless there were add ons. Bell said a daisy-chain could be achieved. In addition, she said this proposal has a scanner that writes the documents to a disk. Manpower to assist in the scanning; however, might be a problem unless they received temporary assistance. Caldwell County is currently bidding out this equipment. Bell said it was not recommended to buy the equipment, because by the time everything is complete the equipment is worthless. Commissioner Madison and Commissioner Stewart both said that a JOBS client could perhaps assist in the scanning. Capacity, Commissioner Madison said, is important, and the need to add as many years as possible to the present location. Commissioner Madison asked if the State had approved visual imaging. Bell said it was approved; however, they still had to do microfilming until legislation was passed saying they do not have to continue this practice. Bell said that quite a bit of savings would be received by not microfilming. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to increase Register of Deed’s budget in the amount of $45,980 to cover equipment and maintenance for the 114 Model optical imager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 Bell said she would like to have the commissioners’ input on the user charge for the imager. The user charge could be done on a monthly fee or per usage basis. She said her feeling was that a per usage fee would be most desirable. This would aid the smaller firms that might not use it as much as larger companies. The equipment already has the capability of logging user time and gun 2 9" gUN 2 1994 producing a printout. When the bidding process begins she will come back with a recommendation. At this time, Susan Blumenstein gave a recap on budget changes made so far: - Reduction in commissioners’ travel by $1,500 - Reduction in law enforcement by eliminating two detectives, vehicles, and insurance, etc. which amouts to $105,545 - Reduction in fire marshal’s budget by $800 in training & development, but added $20,000 for Suburban. - Increased ROD budget by $45,980 for optical imager HEALTH: Attending the meeting for the health department were: Marvin Grigg, Fay Brincefield, Donna Ricciardi, and Beth Pope. Pertaining to requested positions, Mr. Grigg stated the child service coordinator in the 592 Preventive Health would be completely funded by state grant funds and the escrow funds. All of the home health positions are self-supporting. The health educator position in the 600 Allied Health budget will be partially offset by the generation of some revenues; however, it will mainly be a county supported position. Also, two WIC positions in the 600 budget have been requested, and these are 100% supported by state/federal WIC funds. The medical laboratory asst. position would be partially offset by fees. Commissioner Madison asked about the 592 budget, specifically the contracted services. It has decreased by $14,000. Ricciardi explained that $10,000 is for pap smears. The health dept. is no longer contracting out with a private lab. In the future they will go back to the state lab which has recently undergone improvements. The requested lab position will not offset this amount. Chairman Haire asked if the health department had talked to Tri- County Mental Health about sharing the lab. Ricciardi said she was unaware of any discussions pertaining to this matter. In addition, she stated a study has been taking place during the past two months, and it is showing the lab is performing in maximum productivity. The study indicates that if the lab is to do any additional services, it will have to add an additional employee. Commissioner Boone said he had a concern about ten new positions being added; especially in one year. He said he had reviewed a lot of the health data on the phone with some of the health employees. Mr. Boone said that 50 positions with justification could have been added, and he was sure those people could do some good for the community. However, a judgement call has to be made on what needs to be added, how much revenue the county has, and the other demands being placed on the county. This is a difficult task, and the one position that he had the most questions about was the PHN III. This is basically a supervisory position. It is understood that Mrs. Ricciardi has many things to do and this would make her more productive; however, the medical office asst. would take some of the work off her. Just adding the medical office asst. would help out some. In reference to the laboratory assistant there are some questions. This could be called an expansion item. If Tri-County is interested in sharing this person, the county might be able to pay part of this position’s salary. Overall, the county is facing many capital needs in the future and this is what should be given some thorough review. Further, Commissioner Boone said he felt the county should be trying to save more money out of the total 94-95 budget. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to delete the Public Health Nurse III position. Commissioner Hamby asked Commissioner Madison, who was on the health board when the budget was being proposed, if he felt there was justification for the position. Mr. Madison said yes there is justification; however, sometimes we all have to make do with a little less than optimun. Mr. Griggs stated that one of their primary concerns was to shore up the infrastructure a little more. Commissioner Boone again stated that by adding the office assistant the supervisor would not have to do as much clerical work. Mrs. Ricciardi stated that as the preventive Health Supervisor, she wanted to point out that in 1990 the pavid M. Griffith study indicated the number of people she was directly supervising was too high for the technical nature of the job. At that time, she was supervising eight people. Currently, she is directly supervising 13 people and there are 19 programs she is monitoring. She stated it is extremely difficult to meet the federal/state requirements. Ricciardi went on to say that even with the clerical help she will not be able to meet her basic requirements. She wanted to state that if she is unable to meet her OSHA requirements and other federal guidelines that it’s beyond her control. There are too many people under her direct supervision. She understands that people can’t always get want they want, but she wanted to go on the record as stating her concerns. Ricciardi said she was 4 committed and loyal staff person to the health dept, and she would work with what ever was given to her. VOTING: Ayes - 5i Nays - 0 593 HOME HEALTH: Commissioner Boone said the consultants that did the original study indicated productivity in this department was somewhat below the state average. The number of visits was below state average; however, quality of care was excellent. He said he understands that productivity has now increased considerably. Regardless of what happens to the home health department, Boone stated he felt that productivity needed to be improved in order to survive. Fay Brincefield stated that four reimburseable patient visits per day was the desired amount. Boone said the main question right now is the future of home health. There are different ways of looking at this issue. If we still have the agency in January or February and the number of visits are up, then we would have to add personnel. If, because of competition, we lose referrals and the number of visits have decreased, then there is the possibility the county couldn’t justify the number of people already on staff. Brincefield stated that admissions for this past year have been up py 114% and year-to-date visits have increased 24% (above the same time last year). Productivity is up 96%. She said this was a good indicator. Hospital stays are of a shorter duration. Commissioner Madison asked what items of revenue they have in home health other than miscellaneous, patient fees, and fees/medicare. Are medicare fees for flu and pneumonia? Is this a revenue item for home health or js this another source. Mr. Griggs stated they received a grant in the amount of $28,204. Commissioner Boone stated they had projected a revenue of $1,151,000. Commissioner Madison stated there was about a $13,000 shortfall. Boone mentioned that last year the projected revenue was $1,022,000. He asked if revenues were going to be near this amount. Brincefield said she thought they would come close. Commissioner Madison asked if the figures included space, janitorial service, and allocation for overhead. Blumenstein stated the revenues do not include this. Madison said there would be a $13,000 shortfall, plus the overhead to operate. He said he was pointing this out so everyone would understand that home health was not operating in the green. JUN 2 1994 ual GUN 2 1004 Blumenstein said she had a schedule that showed the indirect costs for the last four or five years added to the actual budget. When home health submits a budget, it is a balanced budget. What has made the discrepancy is when salary increases are made. The revenue figure is basically plugged in to match expenditures. Commissioner Madison asked if this year’s current revenues were running ahead of budget. Blumenstein stated they were a little under their projections; however, expenses will be less. This is because personnel wasn’t hired until the demand was there. : Commissioner Madison asked if lab testing of water samples was being done. Ricciardi said they were not doing this testing, and it was not cost efficient to do so. Commissioner Madison asked about the new system of subdivision/lot approvals. He said the county agreed to hire a soil scientist, and it was his understanding the fees earned should offset the scientist’s salary. The fees projected this year are only $12,500 so how is this paying the soil scientist? He said he thought the county needed to see if the hiring of this person was proving to be efficient. The service in this area has not picked up, as a matter of fact, it may have become slower. Commissioner Hamby asked if this was contracted out before. Madison stated it was done in- house; however, it was slow. Sometimes they were behind by six months. A request was made for Commissioner Boone to take the soil scientist matter back to the health board for a review on efficiency. : The county manager said there had been a large reduction in the amount previously estimated for utilities. It is not costing as much to heat and cool the building as once projected. Mr. Griggs said they previously had some complaints about room temperatures in the building, but some changes have been made and for the most part, the building is comfortable. The county manager said there was a need to have an air lock on the front entrance. 600 ALLIED HEALTH: Commissioner Madison asked why the salaries were going up eight percent and group insurance went up ten percent. Blumenstein stated they were adding a half-time processing assistant with full benefits. Commissioner Madison said he didn’t feel this was efficient. Comissioner Madison asked about the dental program; specifically he wanted to know if it would cover its own expenses. Griggs said it would, and that the dental program had proven to be cost efficient right from the start. Commissioner Boone said he understood the requested processing assistant position would be paid for by a grant based on the number of people seen. Mr. Boone indicated he had some problems with the requested health educator position. Mrs. Pope said this position was requested last year. Currently, they do not have a health educator in the sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic or in the community. There is a direct correlation between STD and HIV Positive cases. Pope stated that two years ago expenditures were $532,000, and they were only requesting $534,000 this year. Revenues and grants two years ago were $198,000, and they have a solid projection of $322,000. This is with the same number of positions. Commissioner Stewart asked the average age that they were dealing with in STDs. Ricciardi said it’s wide ranged, but many of the people they see are in their 20s. Commissioner Boone said he wondered how much good it does to try to educate people that really don’t want to be educated. Commissioner Hamby said we couldn’t bury our heads in the sand. Commissioner Madison said he agreed with Mr. Boone, and he questioned whether education was the answer. Boone added the federal government had made it a major enterprise to try to convince people not to smoke cigarettes, but people take up this habit every year. Commissioner Hamby said that everyone knows how much personnel costs, but the health staff knows how many STD cases are in the county. She said it was owed to the community to help try to correct the problem. : The social services director, Don Wall, attended the meeting. Commissioner Hamby mentioned the county’s unemployment rate was less than three percent. She wondered why the budget for social services was increasing. Commissioner Stewart said there were too many social problems to try to put a handle on anything. Wall stated that one of the problems is that people are employed; however, they’re underemployed. The wages they earn still doesn’t place them out of the poverty level. There’s more people on food stamps than ever, and there’s more people getting food stamps today who are working. The government raises the level of eligibility from year to year. Some of the programs of social services are leveling off, e.g. AFDC. Medicaid is increasing because of the cost of medical care. Commissioner Boone said the social services problem really starts in Washington, D.C. Commissioner Stewart said some of the problems start in the community, and that years ago churches and families picked up the tab that society is paying for today. Commissioner Boone said that welfare in his opinion is one of the reasons for the breakup of the family. Some people can truly not help themselves, and it’s a concensus of the government to provide a safety net for them. However, for most of the AFDC people and a lot of other people, it’s basically people who do not want to work. As Jack Kemp said, "If you pay people to be poor, you’re going to have a lot of poor people." This is what Washington has done. If you subsidize something, you get more of it, and if you tax it, you get less of it. We subsidize illegitimacy, and then we tax work and productivity. Commissioner Boone asked about the six new positions. He wanted to know if there was a possibility of fines arising out of not adding the new positions. Mr. Wall said he didn’t see a problem with fines; however, the quality of care in protective services and foster care might be endangered. According to CPS standards, it is recommended that a child protective supervisor only supervise five workers. In the Iredell County Protective Service Dept., they have one supervisor overseeing nine employees. Wall said they had a biannual evaluation of the CPS program recently (the state is doing this every two years), and Iredell County was cited as an exemplary county. However, the ratio between the supervisor and the supervisees was off base by a wide margin. Commissioner Boone asked Commissioner Stewart’s comments on the requested positions. Stewart responded that the Social Services Board approved each of the positions. Basically, documentation warranted the need for the extra personnel. This board listens to program reports each month, so they have a pretty good idea of day- to-day operations. She stated the CPS Unit and the Foster Care Program have a great deal of stress and demand placed upon then. One problem is that foster parents are not being paid enough, and it’s difficult to recruit them. There’s children being transported out of this county which is costly. More and more teenagers are being involved, and there’s not that many people that want to deal with this age level. Commissioner Hamby asked if the teenagers didn’t go to group homes. Mr. Wall responded that some go to group homes; not necessarily because of the age. There’s only about 25 foster homes in the JUN 2 1994 county. Currently there are 36 children in state foster care and there’s 66 AFDC foster children. Most of these children are out of the county. Agencies used are Baptist Children’s Home; Elon Children’s Home; Nazareth Home; etc. Children needing psychiatric care go to Butner, and a facility in Hickory. One child currently costs $125 per day. Its cheaper for the county to get children in AFDC foster care, because the federal government pays 60% of the cost, the state and county divide the remaining costs. Commissioner Boone said he heard from people associated with Tri- County Mental Health about how much it cost to treat the mentally ill. He said he thought the public should be more aware of the great expense of some of these programs. Commissioner Boone asked about the requested Social Worker I position in JOBS/FSA/DC. He wanted to know how much county money was involved in this position. Wall said the county would put in about 5.28%. The requested Human Resources Aid would drive the van that was recently approved. This van is from the Department of Transportation. Commissioner Boone asked how many people worked in the fraud progran. Mr. Wall stated that currently they have two investigators. Commissioner Hamby asked if the investigators were doing a good job. Wall stated he wished they were doing a little better; however, they are taking people to court. They are getting referrals and are investigating. Pius, they are winning the majority of the cases taken to court. However, getting the order enforced is difficult. Wall further explained that the only program that a person can be taken off is food stamps. Usually when there’s fraud in AFDC, social services doesn’t know about it until about six months later. If the person was working, they are taken off the rolls; however, if the person is not working at the time of discovery, they are still eligible for the program. There’s just a percentage that DSS can recoup each month from a client if they are working. Commissioner Boone asked if a reward system could be devised to encourage citizens to report people receiving undeserved welfare. Commissioner Stewart said that many times they investigate allegations of people driving new cars, etc., but normally the cars turn out to belong to relatives. Mr. Wall said that if the commissioners would like to contribute some money for a reward system that he thought it was a good idea. Commissioner Hamby asked how much money would be involved in the requested positions. Wall stated that the fraud position would be 50/50. The processing assistant for foster care/CPS would be 100% county. The Jobs Social Worker would be 5.28%. The human resource aid/JOBS Program would be 7.5%. The SWSUPVIII; SWIII/Foster Care; SWI/Adoption and the SWIII-Permanancy Planning would all be 100% county funded. The county manager did not recommend the SWIII- Adoption and the SWIII-Permanancy Planning positions. Mr. Wall said the supervisors are being asked to do more and more. Their work is very complex, and they need some relief. Mrs. Stewart said that once DSS is fully automated this will aid the department tremendously. This is not too far in the future. The computerization will help in doing day sheets. Commissioner Hamby asked about DSS reform in the near future. gt: 34 Mr. Wall said he continuously hears about health reform; however, this doesn’t address Medicaid/Medicare. He doesn’t know of anything. Since Eisenhower’s administration people have talked about reform. It’s his opinion that, "most of the time when people try to tinker with the system it gets worse." He is optimistic about the JOBS Program. This is North Carolina’s method of reform. Some people are getting off the welfare rolls. Around 60% of the people on welfare are only recipients for about two years or less. About 20% are hard-core -- they’ve been on welfare for a long time. Then too, there is recidivism, people go off and then back on welfare. In reference to medicaid, Commissioner Hamby asked if the county was paying for AIDS cases? Mr. Wall stated the County was paying five percent of all the charges in the medicaid program associated with AIDS cases. Commissioner Boone said he had heard there were 55 HIV Positive cases in Iredell County. Mr. Wall said that most of the medicaid money was going back into Iredell County through grocery stores, doctors’ offices, etc. Commissioner Boone said, with all due respect, this really didn’t justify the matter. The board of commissioners could set their Salaries at $100,000 per year and say that everyone planned on spending the money in the community. Anytime there is a transfer of money from one person to another -~ the one that gets the money is going to spend it somewhere. You’re just transferring money from the people that earned it to people who didn’t earn iG tor them to spend as they choose to do so. Commissioner Boone asked about a position that was approved in December that was supposed to be a Pregnancy Prevention Counselor. It was a partially state paid position. Mr. Boone asked about any progress this staff person was making. Mr. Wall was unclear about this position, and Mr. Boone said he would research his information and bring it back up in the future. The DSS budget was left as per the county manager’s recommendations. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to instruct the staff to eliminate the Health Educator I position. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - l (Hamby ) 550 EMS: The county manager reminded everyone of the need for a Troutman base. The proposal that has been made included more than a space for housing. It included a training room and the possibility of locating the EMS office to this site. It also included the elimination of one backup vehicle. The current fleet size includes six operating units, one QRV, and two staff vehicles. This would free up some space near the Hall of Justice. It is the county manager’s recommendation to eliminate the $260,000 for this request and set up $100,000 in capital reserve to address the need this year. A specific plan is not ready, but Mr. Mashburn said the request would be designated a priority. Blumenstein mentioned that collections will be down about $60,000 this year. The reason is because medicare has changed the amount that is reimburseable on certain trips. Medicare feels that not everything requires advanced life support, which is the county’s level. Blumenstein said it costs about $330 to just drive an ambulance. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that many of the EMS calls are just for transfers. They are not emergency related, but it still costs the same. The possibility of contracting out nonemergency transfers BM 2 BA pn 2 should be investigated. Commissioner Madison asked if response time had changed, and the county manager said it had remained about the same. Mr. Mashburn responded that in the Statesville area EMS was running about six minutes. Mooresville is about the same, but Troutman and Harmony is a little more. There were no changes made to the recommended EMS budget. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Mashburn said this budget was basically about the same. Commissioners Madison asked when rural addressing was going to be accomplished. Mr. Mashburn said the last plan submitted indicated the project would be completed by the end of June. Commissioner Boone stated that some Union Grove residents had received Harmony addresses and they were dissatisfied. These individuals/businesses are right in downtown Union Grove. Commissioner Boone asked about chair replacements. The amount of $500 appears expensive for a chair that has to be replaced every year. Blumenstein said that in the past the County tried to reupholster the chairs and replace the base of the chair but it didn’t work. The employees are in the chairs 365 days per year for the entire 24 hour period. If cheaper chairs are purchased, they have to be replaced during the same year purchased. There were no changes in Communications. 490 PLANNING: (Jerry Lundy, Planning Director joined the meeting at this time.) Mr. Mashburn stated that very little has changed in planning except for the requested planner position. Lundy stated that he was out of the office about 50% of the time working on non- planning matters. An increased amount of time is spent by the planning staff working with mortgage companies. In addition, this office is filling out permits for air discharge permits. This office is also working on watershed projects. Lundy mentioned that his staff was accruing much comp time because of so many night meetings. This hurts, because most of the time for every hour worked the county has to give back and hour and a half. There were no changes in the planning budget. MAPPING: Lundy described the GPS receiver, which is basically a hand-held unit used to assign addresses. There are other uses for this piece of equipment, i.e., locating new streets and private roads. A @iscussion was held regarding CADDUM and computer equipment. Lundy stated that it was his feeling that in the future the County should hire an individual that is knowlegdegable about computers and this individual should help guide the County in computer equipment decisions. Commissioner Madison asked if a complete county map was available and Lundy said this was just about ready. Some data base information is still pending. Commissioner Madison also asked if the county boundary lines had been established. Lundy said that for the most part everything was complete except for one section with Cabarrus County. He has tried to make contact with Cabarrus about the matter; however, they do not seem to be interested. The coordinates for all the other parts of the county are set. : Commissioner Hamby asked about the $14,000 for painting the exterior of the Iredell County Government Center. Lundy stated that this facility had painted brick, and that this covers four different buildings. J36 Commissioner Hamby asked who determines what needs to be done at the fairgrounds as far as maintenance. Lundy stated it was a combination of the Kiwanis Club, Ken Vaughn, the county manager, the maintenance director, and sometimes he makes recommendations. A complete rewiring of the site has been going on and this should be completed in next year’s budget. Some of the rewiring has been necessitated by inspections by the fire marshal. These are public buildings so they have to meet the prescribed code. Mrs. Hamby mentioned that some of the pole bars used at the horse shows have rotted out. She stated that concrete sleeves could be put around them. Lundy said he would have this problem corrected. There were no changes in this budget. : Lundy stated that some time has been added to the kennel attendant’s hours. There has been an increase in calls. This department has two telephone lines and they stay busy about 70% of the time. This department is predicting an increase in rabies activity. The first confirmed case of rabies was in October of 1993. Commissioner Boone asked why utility costs had increased. Blumenstein mentioned that a huge freezer had been bought for the dead animals. Madison and Boone mentioned a couple of irate calls they had received pertaining to dogs that had been picked up. The callers complained of rudeness on the part of county employees. Lundy asked that anytime the commissioners receive a call to let him know. There were no changes in this budget. 665 GARAGE: Lundy indicated this department still needed a printer. A computer has been transferred, but not a printer. Commissioner Boone asked about the dumpster pickup in the amount of $1,440. Lundy stated he would check into this matter. Commissioner Madison asked how many vehicles were being maintained. Lundy said about 180-190 vehicles. This doesn’t count the lawn mowers, weed eaters, recreational equipment. The amount of $300 was added back to this budget for a printer. : pitinstein stated that revenue projections had been about 75%; however, when the city money is added inspections is paying for itself. Commissioner Madison asked when the inspectors would be able to use hand-held computers to enter data into the main frame. The county manager stated the equipment is available. Blumenstein stated the problem is that the meters are not compatible with data processing’s Hewlett Packard computer. The county’s data processing dept. is trying to write a program using a Hewlett Packard device which would do about the same thing. The finance officer stated that maybe they would have this going by next year. Commissioner Madison said it was his understanding this office was really busy. It is anticipated the office will be inundated with paperwork this summer due to so much construction. Several commissioners stated that the county citizens seemed to be pleased with the inspections department and the way it was operating. Complaints have decreased since the merger. Commissioner Boone asked about the replacement truck in the amount of $12,600. He asked if the truck could not be used another year. The only change in this budget was the deletion of the truck in the amount of $12,600. JUN 2 1994 495 ENGINEERING: The county manager advised that there is a requested increase in this department by 20% for a recycling coordinator. Commissioner Hamby stated that some counties have volunteer organizations that assist in recycling. Commissioner Boone stated that requested personnel additions had been deleted from the sheriff’s budget and in health, and that he had a hard time justifying this position. Commissioner Stewart said she concurred with Boone. Commissioner Madison said that he felt that Mr. Fisher’s time and expenses should be allocated to the landfill. If 20% or 50% of his time is being devoted to the landfill, then this expense should be derived from the enterprise fund. Blumenstein stated that it is picked up through indirect cost and that the engineer’s time is allocated in this way. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to eliminate the proposed recycling position and transfer $5,000 from the enterprise fund to the engineering budget for the purpose of establishing a recycling program. However, the board will have to look at a recommended recycling program and give approval before the $5,000 is spent. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 639 LIBRARY: The county manager advised that this budget includes expenses for the library to stay open on Sunday afternoons. The library gets frequent requests for the library to be open during this time, and many libraries are open on Sundays. The cost for being open this period of time would be $14,400. Commissioner Madison stated that if the County was going to start offering services on demand, what does it plan to do when builders start wanting inspections, or health officials start saying they want their office open. Traditionally, county services have not been offered on Sundays with the exception of emergency offices. Mr. Madison said he felt the library should remain closed. Commissioner Stewart said many families use Sunday afternoons as a time to be together, and they would go to the library if it was open. She has been approached several times by citizens requesting the library be open. Mr. Mashburn said the library director had worked out a good method of being open. Commissioner Madison again stated that he felt the board would be setting a precedent by approving this, and other requests would follow for county services on Sunday. Commissioner Hamby asked about money generated by fines. Blumenstein stated the library director had estimated about $35,500 would be generated. : Commissioner Boone asked about the $22,150 in the airport line item. Blumenstein said it was to be used for runway lighting systems. This would be for a 50/50 match between the city and the county. Mr. Mashburn stated that since he had been with the county a 50/50 participation had been going on in reference to airport capital. Several years ago the City outlined a long-range capital needs plan. Although there was no commitment by the county to agree to a long term commitment, that particular year the commissioners did 38 appropriate the requested amount. Commissioner Stewart said to her knowledge there was never an agreement to participate in future years. Mr. Mashburn said the request for airport operating expense was for $8,695 or 50% of the $17,390 that was set aside for operating expenses. The only justification he saw was for the maintenance of the buildings and grounds. Commissioner Stewart said that she could not support this recommendation. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to delete line item 0795 for operating expenses in the amount of $3,125. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. : Mr. Mashburn stated that $10,000 had been recommended for overtime. There are times it creates more of a problem to provide comp time then to pay overtime. Currently, departments must write a letter justifying overtime. The sheriff’s department; however, is an exception since its hard to control time spent on investigations, etc. Commissioner Hamby asked about the $1,200 for maintenance and repairs for buildings and grounds. Blumenstein said this was for the rental of the City Hall Building. Commissioner Stewart asked about annual fees for credit cards. Blumenstein said this was a part of the banking service contract. When the contract is renegotiated a look at any annual fees will be discussed. 66] SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS: Commissioner Boone asked about Tri- County Mental Health’s appropriation. Commissioner Haire stated that of the three counties that participate, Iredell pays the less. Davie pays the most per capita. Mr. Mashburn said that the recommended amount is five percent above last year’s appropriation. : This budget has been increased due to the need for new vehicles. Third Creek Watershed: There is a real concern about the integrity of the dams. Some inspection has shown the need for repairs. Fifth Street Shelter: Commissioner Madison asked about the $3,000 increase. Blumenstein stated this was for a 29% increased usage in the emergency shelter and a 10% increase in usage at the Soup Kitchen. Commissioner Boone said he felt the County should start trying to hold the line on some of the funding to some of the requests of these organizations. : Commissioner Stewart stated this organization would probably be approaching the county for funds in the amount of $1,500 for a start-up grant. : MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to delete the Carolinas Counties Coalition funding. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ; Commissioner Hamby stated some of this agency’s funds had been cut. The county manager said that the reason that not all the requested funds were recommended is because counseling of this same type is available at Tri-County MHC. Hamby said that Family Violence uses contracted counselors. Commissioner Stewart said she didn’t feel that just because the State was pulling out that the county should pick up its part. Hamby said the State was directing its money to shelters which is after abuse has occurred. Family Violence tries to prevent the abuse from actually occurring. 662 CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER FUNDS: No changes. aN 2 3 JUN 2 1994 666 DEBT SERVICE: No changes. 705 RECREATION: The county manager stated that a new van had been requested. The old van is getting high mileage, and the garage is having to spend a lot of time on it. Commissioner Madison asked if a new person would be hired to take Kim Burnett’s prior position. Mr. Mashburn said the position would be retained. Demand for recreational services has increased. Commissioner Madison asked about the increase in utilities. Mr. Mashburn said the schools went up in costs. Blumenstein said the State stopped paying for the utilities. Mr. Mashburn said if the county did not use the school facilities the schools would not incur the utility costs. Blumenstein stated that including this year’s appropriation the Recreation Parks Fund had increased to $309,000. The requested van was again discussed and the county manager said he would bring maintenance information to the June 7 meeting. 715 YOUTH HOME: The finance officer stated the youth home had been experiencing septic tank problems; however, the system would not be replaced unless it was a have-to situation. There were no changes to this budget. 91] FUND: The county manager said there was a need to replace the radio console in the 911 center. The console was purchased in 1977. The system is so obsolete it is difficult to find replacement parts. There were no changes in this budget. : The county manager advised that at the present time, retirees can retain insurance, however, they have to pay the premium. It has been recommended that the county pay the premiums for these employees. It is a benefit that many other employers provide. It will not increase the county’s cost. Blumenstein stated there were currently 17 retirees on the system; however, 3 will soon be 65. This will leave 14 enrolled in the county insurance plan. Commissioners Stewart, Madison, and Boone expressed concern over this request. Commissioner Stewart said the picture for health care "down the road" was unknown. Commissioner Madison asked if the county had the ability to offer an early retirement incentive. The county manager said he was not aware of any guidelines. At one time there were provisions against offering bonuses, etc. Commissioner Madison requested the personnel officer investigate early retirement incentives. The finance officer said she had prepared a financial plan for workers’ comp. FIRE DEPARTMENTS: It was the concensus of the group to approve a tax rate of 4.75% for the E. Alexander District. : The amount of $100,000 has been set aside for an EMS base, however, Mrs. Blumenstein stated that a project ordinance would have to be adopted. This is the normal procedure. : The major increase in this budget is for depreciation. Commissioner Hamby asked the actual costs of the landfill. Mrs. Blumenstein said for 1994-95 if the county did not fund depreciation, but maintained the $27 fee, the county would have a net loss of $223,000. In addition, Blumenstein mentioned that if the fees remained the same, i.e., $27 per ton; $18 for household; $9 for elderly, and depreciation was eliminated as of 540 June 30, 1995, there would be an estimated fund balance of $1,659,137. The increase for requested personnel is due to weighing waste in Mooresville. MOTION by David Boone to leave the rates the same and take out the $200,000 for depreciation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Boone said he would like to discuss some items which pertained to the budget. (1) Listing what portion of the budget goes to fund the schools on the tax bills. (2) Putting a message on tax bills about recycling. (3) A pie chart could be put on the tax bill. He stated that most citizens were amazed to discover that if the county didn’t have the obligation of funding the schools the tax rate would be about 12 cents. Commissioner Stewart said she thought the public might be interested in what portion the ad valorem taxes helps to fund the county departments. She also mentioned that a brochure enclosed in the tax bill would be a good idea. Commissioner Madison asked if a chart could be drawn up showing how much property tax was going towards a specific department’s budget. Mrs. Blumenstein stated this would be difficult, but she would try to have something worked up for June 7. Commissioner Boone mentioned the state mandate pertaining to custodial salaries. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to adopt the following resolution with copies to be mailed to local legislators: RESOLUTION FOR REPEAL OF STATE MANDATE FOR SALARIES FOR NONCERTIFIED SCHOOL PERSONNEL WHEREAS, local Boards of Education are better able to determine the salary schedules of noncertified public school employees than is the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, certain state mandates increase costs to the local taxpayer, with no corresponding improvement in the quality of education; and WHEREAS, repeal of such mandates would not result in any loss of revenue to the state; be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners does strongly urge the General Assembly to repeal the 1993 changes to G.S. 115-C-12(16)b which includes the following language: "... local boards of education shall place State-allotted office support personnel, teacher assistants, and custodial personnel on the salary schedule adopted by the State Board of Education so that the average salary paid is the State-allotted amount for the category."; and be it further RESOLVED, that if said mandate is not repealed, that it at least be modified and the effective 1995-96 implementation date be delayed. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. : The county manager reiterated that merit increases provide an incentive for good job performance. Commissioner Boone said that a lot depends upon the dept. head or the supervisor that decides who receives a merit. Mashburn stated the evaluations go before a review committee and sometimes the committee asks for more justification. Mashburn said that new evaluation forms for employees had been developed. He mentioned that commissioners shouldn’t automatically assume that what employees say is correct. He said the new forms are much more objective. ‘dUN 2 OH es ‘SUN 2 BH MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve a four percent increase divided up for a two percent across-the-board and two percent for merit. In addition, that $50,000 be held in a special fund to be used for a cost saving incentive program. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) The county manager clarified the merits and stated they are either given at a 2.25% or 4.5%. The commissioners voiced no objection to this arrangement. Commissioner Stewart stated that she had no problems with county employees receiving pay increases; however, she was opposed to the merit system. In a county this size, all employees are not treated fairly. Commissioner Boone said it’s human nature that there will be brown nosing going on within the system. Sometimes it boils down to your supervisor liking you. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 P.M. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 7, 1994, 6:00 P.M., South Wing Conference Roon, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. APPROVED: 17 e. grr Temporary Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING JUNE 7, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 7, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn William P. Pope Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PLAN: Mrs. Anna Rice, Director of Council on Aging and Chairman of the HCCBG Committee, came before the board to make the presentation of the funding plan for FY 94-95 for the HCCBG funds. The following plan was given: SOCIAL SERVICES Adult Day Care 26,674 In-Home Aide 22,644 TOTAL 49,318 COUNCIL ON AGING Transportation 77,087 In Home I 39,079 In Home II 58,618 Senior Center Operations 15,315 Congregate Meals 77,842 Homebound Meals 56,491 TOTAL 324,442 TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS 373,760 MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan for FY 94-95 as presented by the Iredell County Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SCHEDULE OF FEES ~- PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented the Schedule of Fees for the Planning Department, which are: Printing Watershed Ordinance $3.00 each 1 JUN 1 1994 une 4094 Cost of County Road Name Signs: SUPPLIES Blade $12.24 Post Slear Bracket 3.49 LABOR Lettering $10.00 Installation 30.00 TOTAL $70.00 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Schedule of Fees as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANALYSIS OF DRINKING WATER FOR LEAD (FEE): Mr. Bill Mashburn presented this to the board. The proposed fee is $20.00 until September 1994, at which time it will be raised to $30.00. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the $20.00 fee for the Analysis of Drinking Water for Lead, effective June 8, 1994. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REGIONAL JAIL PROPOSAL < IREDELL/CALDWELL COUNTIES - BUDGET AMENDMENT #43: Mr. Mashburn discussed the proposal by Sedgwick James of a feasibility study. This is a two-phase study consisting of a needs assessment, which calls for a Jail Planning Committee, assessment of current facilities, analyzing current growth trends in correctional facilities. The second phase analyzes the different types of options and estimates the capital and operational costs of the different types of physical arrangements. These two phases are outlined by Sedgwick James who propose to utilize the free 32-hours for each county involved. The total cost of the study would exceed the 64 hours. Phase I would take an additional $16,000 and Phase II would take an additional $20,600. The cost for each of the two counties would be $18,300. Commissioner Madison inquired about a similar study done with Rowan County and Iredell County, to look at the feasibility of a regional jail with them. This was done working with J. N. Pease. The feasibility study said it appeared to be feasible to move forward with the project; however, Rowan decided not to wait any longer and started their own facility. Davie County is in the process of doing the same thing. Mr. Mashburn said he understood Catawba County approved $50,000 for this study. Commissioner Boone said he called Mr. Wyatt, Assistant Manager of Catawba, to discuss this matter. He said Caldwell County is considering going into the venture. Mr. Wyatt’s idea, Mr. Boone said, is to build a satellite jail and each county keep its existing facilities for higher security prisoners and use the regional jail for the overflow for misdemeanor prisoners serving 30-day sentences. One option Mr. Wyatt discussed with Commissioner Boone was the possibility of having a private contractor build the jail and lease the facility to Iredell County. Commissioner Stewart inquired about size. Commissioner Boone said there was no discussion of the size, it would depend upon the number of counties being in the region. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to appropriate up to $18,300 from Fund Balance to Professional Services for the purpose of a 44 jail feasibility study for a multi-county facility. This is Budget Amendment #43. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. HOME HEALTH AGENCY SERVICES SALE DISCUSSED: Commissioner Boone discussed the Home Health Agency. The matter has been discussed for sometime now, he said. The board has looked at a lot of different proposals. The original proposal and recommendation from the board of health was to transfer this agency to Iredell Memorial Hospital. Iredell Memorial Hospital has agreed to rent the space utilized by the Home Health Agency in the health department building and made an offer to purchase the agency from the County for $200,000, and they have a letter stating they will rent the space they originally agreed to rent and to retain the current staff unless the volume of clients declines to the point that they cannot afford to pay that many people. They have also agreed to care for those who don’t have any other source of payment. All members of the board have a letter similar to Mr. Boone’s, he said. This is the offer from the Iredell Memorial Board of Trustees. Chairman Haire inquired if there was other discussion on this proposal. Commissioner Madison said he thought there were other folks present who wished to speak on this issue. Having been on the board of health and done a lot of research work and listened to all the discussions that have taken place since January 1994, he is thoroughly convinced that this is a very valuable, unique asset of the County, that is very difficult to put a price on. Commissioner Madison said quite honestly he thought it could be worth five times that or worth half that. He did not think anyone in the room had the ability to say what it was worth unless they are willing to put up their money and buy it. Commissioner Madison says he feels there is an element of fairness in the community that should be taken into consideration and addressed as this issue is considered. Commissioner Madison said the proposal sounds good, but another hospital in Statesville pays taxes every year and has expressed an interest in the agency. They would also be paying taxes on the equipment. He is in favor of the upset bid process and thinks the Iredell Memorial is a good opening bid. Commissioner Hamby said the state mandates the County to provide this service, and she feels if the service is put out to bid, Iredell Memorial is the only agency based in Iredell County except the health department who would be bidding on this service. Commissioner Madison added that if Iredell Memorial Hospital or any other agency defaults in its service, it will still come back to Iredell County to provide the service. That is a responsibility of the county commissioners, he said. Commissioner Boone said this has all been discussed before, and he is satisfied that Iredell Memorial Hospital will provide good quality care and is satisfied they are as likely as anyone to provide indigent care. Private negotiations are allowed under the state law and bids cannot be restricted if the sale of agency is put out for bid, so bidding cannot be limited to the three hospitals in the county, or he would be in favor of that. Commissioner Boone said this may be the best option they have. Commissioner Madison inquired if it is legal to put up something for bid and then reject all bids. Mr. Joel Mashburn said the law says you can reject any and all bids. Commissioner Madison said you could find out what it’s worth if you put it out to bid. Commissioner Boone said his understanding is that you could reject a bid because of value or quality, but the County should be prepared to make a defense if they did not accept the low bid. 3 JUN 7 1994 gun 1 1994 046 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table this until Mr. Pope arrives at the meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STATESVILLE PLANNING BOARD - EXTRA-TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: Two positions. STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - EXTRA-TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: One position. DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD ~ One position. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Commissioner Haire opened the floor for nominations and nominated Karen Ray. Commissioner Hamby nominated Joe Troutman. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. Mr. Mashburn said according to the board’s Rules of Procedure, they board must delay voting on these two nominees until the next meeting. TABLED. IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD: The following nominations were made: Commissioner Boone nominated Roger Bejcek. Commissioner Stewart nominated Fred H. Deaton, Jr. Commissioner Madison nominated Dale Brown. Chairman Haire nominated Harry Davis. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing nominees by acclamation. Terms: 7/1/94-6/30/98. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. FIRE TAX DISTRICT BOARD: Commissioner Boone nominated Tommy Bowles. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Bowles by acclamation. Term: 7/1/94-6/30/97. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS VISIONS COMMITTEE: Commissioner Madison nominated R. B. Sloan, Jr. Chairman Haire nominated Dale Brawley. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Stewart nominated Jimmy Deaton. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Deaton by acclamation. The term is 7/1/94-6/30/96. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MANAGER’S REPORT CLODFELTER PLAN PURCHASED FOR PARKING AREA AT MOORESVILLE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mr. Mashburn announced that the closing of the Clodfelter property which joins the Mooresville Health Department building has been purchased. The closing took place on 6/1/94. It was the manager’s understanding that the board wished staff to continue renting the apartment units in the building. One side is rented and will continue to be rented. Mr. Mashburn is seeking a rental agency to handle the rental of this property for the county. RECESS: Chairman Haire recessed the meeting until 7:00 p.m. for the advertised public hearings. Mr. Mashburn asked member of the audience to sign up to speak on the public hearing matters, 94-95 budget and zoning matter, if they wished to do so. MEETING RESUMED: The meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised for this time and place. REQUEST FROM MAYOR JOHN RAY CAMPBELL, HARMONY: Mayor Campbell had requested to speak to the board regarding financial assistance to help replace the light poles and lights that were lost in an almost tragic situation at Harmony School last week. He was asking the board to pay for the replacement and lights for the school. The poles were put up in 1950 by the citizens of the county. Lights have been replaced and some of the poles have been replaced. The ones that fell down this past weekend were probably not some of the ones that have been replaced, Mr. Campbell said. Chairman Haire said as a county that they were grateful that no one was hurt in this accident. Commissioner Stewart inquired about turning the situation over to the recreation department. Mr. Mashburn said it is not totally clear to him that it is the recreation department’s property. Commissioner Madison asked the county manager to get with Mayor Campbell, the recreation department board, and the school system, to come up with a workable plan for the replacement and estimate and proposal. Possibly Town of Harmony could assist, the school system could assist, and the County assist. Then the problem could be solved to continue to serve the people of North Iredell. Report back to the board at the next meeting. All members of the board were in concurrence with this directive to the county manager. PUBLIC HEARING JAMES F. & FANNIE MAYHEW PROPERTY, CASE 9405-1: Mr. Lundy presented this matter to the board. The request is to rezone a request of their property from NB to RA. The property is located on SR 1100, Brawley School Road, near SR 1234, Beech Tree Road. Mrs. Mayhew said her husband was ill and they wanted to get it rezoned to RA so they could put a mobile home on the property for the person who is taking care of her ill husband. GUN 7 BR 047 “yun 7 OA Chairman Haire inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the matter before the board. No one spoke. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. REGULAR MEETING JAMES F & FANNIE MAYHEW PROPERTY, CASE 9405-1: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to rezone the property as requested from NB to RA, as recommended by the planning board. The property is located on SR 1100, Brawley School Road, near SR 1234, Beech Tree Road, and is more specifically described as Tax Map 2K-5, Block B, Lots Be Oe 4, and 5. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. PUBLIC HEARING FY 1994-1995 BUDGET: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing to hear the advertised FY 1994-1995 Budget Hearing. Those speaking at the hearing were: David Crosby - 8.C.A.N. Spoke about their program for child abuse prevention program. Mr. Crosby’s job is to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for their program. Ron White - Involvement Council. This is the Year of the Family. The council has been instrumental in the day care assessment for the county, started the idea and preliminary planning for the Information and Referral Service, were responsible for the Southern Bell Telephone Company’s Community Referral Listing. They hope to have an educational seminar in the fall to help other agencies in the county to share information. Mac Funderburke - The Counseling Center, Inc. Talked about the programs at the Counseling Center. Thanked the board for the financial support they receive from the County. Ronda Bowles - Foster Parent Association. Mrs. Bowles spoke about the new program just recently began by then. Anna Rice - Council on Aging. Talked about COA’s funding plan. They ask the county for $24,000 funds to match the Older Americans money. Lisa Kraft - Appropriate Punishment Options. Talked about her program. They expect their program to increase in the future as much as 200% and their budget to increase 78%. Ask for $1500 in addition to what has already been appropriated. Max James - Soil Conservation District. Mr. Wade Carrigan spoke for Mr. James saying they would like an increase of $32,000 for Third Creek Water Shed Dams. Their regular budget is $12,000. This will make a $44,000 contribution for this one year. No one else spoke at the public hearing. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF FY 94-95 BUDGET: Chairman Haire inquired if any of the board members wished to make any changes in the proposed budget ordinance or was the board prepared to adopt the ordinance at this time. Commissioner Boone said he wished to make a change in the Fire Commission recommendation to the board. He asked the staff to 48 increase the appropriation for the Wayside Volunteer Fire Department $3,700, which would be subtracted from the Fund Balance of the Fire Tax District. There would be no change in the total amount of money in the budget. He explained the reason for the requested change. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to add $3,700 to Wayside Volunteer Fire Department appropriation and subtract that same amount from the District Fund Balance. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. THIRD CREEK WATERSHED MAINTENANCE, SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to appropriate $32,000 for FY 94-95 Phase I for preliminary engineering review, making the total of that budget $44,000. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mr. Mashburn said the effect that will have on the 94-95 Proposed Budget Ordinance as presented to the board is that it will increase Special Appropriations by $32,000. On the revenue side, the Fund Balance Appropriated will be increased by $32,000. FOSTER PARENTS GROUP: Commissioner Stewart said she thought this organization would be a real asset in the recruitment of foster home parents in the county. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to grant a one-time appropriation of $1,000. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Mashburn said with the additions to the Special Appropriations Budget, the total would now be $1,360,839. Revenues would be increased by $33,000, which would be increasing Fund Balance Appropriated to $785,346. This brings the budget to $53,948,396. INTRODUCTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR 94-95: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the ordinance as amended. Discussion: Commissioner Boone said at the first work shop he expressed a concern that this budget spent more money than he would like to expend. During the work shops some substantial cuts were made in the proposal. The budget before the commissioners now, in his opinion, is a much better budget than what was originally proposed. The tax rate did not go up. The financing plan for the schools concerns him, Mr. Boone said. He said he had a concern about the way the projects are being financed since the Capital Improvement budget will be lowered to about $.5 million if the budget is approved as it is now. He said he was concerned that next year or the year after, the board may wish they had some of this money, because options are being limited. It has been suggested that a portion of this be financed with the payments being made out of the remainder of the three-cent tax on the State Capital Projects Fund. Mr. Boone proposed that $1,280,636 from the Capital Reserve Fund, and that one-half of that be appropriated this fiscal year 94-95, and the other half be appropriated in 95-96 budget year. This would give the County another $600,000 for another year unappropriated. The total appropriated would be the same. It would just be a matter of how it is spread out. If this is done, the county commissioners would still be appropriating everything that would be spent in the first fiscal year anyway, Boone said, which would be $2,219,807 total for Iredell-Statesville for the first year, if this proposal is followed. The second year (95-96) would be $2,340,098, and the 7 JUN 7 1994 = iguN 7 1994 third year (96-97) would be the same as on the sheet. It would just be a different spread in the way the money is received and no difference in the amount received, Boone said. Dr. Register said Mr. Boone had asked him at the break if the board could consider this change in the appropriations. He said this is a very quick reaction to this suggestion, but he thinks this would be a workable plan, he said. They are looking at property and making plans and are looking at a construction time of the first of 1995. Chairman Haire inquired if Commissioner Boone is proposing to change the Mooresville Schools funding also. He said he thinks in all fairness the board would have to give the same out per pupil, since this is the way it has always been done. This would spread about $152,000 of Mooresville’s money into the 95-96 fiscal year, Boone said. Chairman Haire said she thought in all fairness too, the Mooresville Board should be asked the same as the Iredell- Statesville Schools are being asked, before the final changes are made. Commissioner Boone inquired if it would be possible to put this amount in Fund Balance and wait until the next meeting to see what Mooresville’s comments are. Mrs. Blumenstein said it could be kept in the Capital Reserve Fund Balance. Commissioner Madison inquired if the board is under pressure to approve the budget at this meeting. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to amend his former motion and amend it to table the budget adoption until June 21, 1994, until it is found out whether or not Mooresville can live with these changes. He said he realized Mooresville had some heavy debt services in their budget this year. VOTING ON AMENDED MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. Commissioner Madison said he wished to commend the staff for doing such a good job on the bueget. Chairman Haire added her thanks to those of Commissioner Madison’s. Mr. Mashburn brought up the information that has been mentioned about being included in the tax bills. A chart that would show by department the total of county funds had been suggested. Mr. Mashburn said the dilemma is that unless mailing of the tax bills is delayed and things may change in the budget on June 21, 1994, snf this may not be totally accurate if the appropriation to the schools is altered. The board discussed the way the charts would be shown on the tax bill. By consensus the board members agreed that the information would be on the tax bills and that the tax bills should be delayed until the budget is finally set because the percentages could be off. HOME HEALTH AGENCY DISCUSSION RESUMED: Commissioner Madison inquired of County Attorney Pope if the Home Health Agency is put up for bid, and the final bidder cannot convince the county commissioners that they can meet the criteria, can that bid be rejected. Mr. Pope said he thought if the criteria is established and sufficiently clear in advance and the bidder does not meet the criteria, the bid could be rejected. If the bidder does meet the criteria and the bid is rejected, then Mr. Pope said he thought the board would have a problen. Commissioner Madison and Commissioner Hamby discussed the reason for bidding. Mr. Pope said 160A-279 is a provision of the General Statutes which allows you to sell County property to public entities for which you are authorized to appropriate money at private sale, whereas, if you were going to sell a piece of real estate to the public in general, you would have to comply with the public sale requirements. Iredell Memorial Hospital is an entity to which the county is authorized to appropriate funds. You may sell property to the schools, the hospital, or other agencies to which you appropriate funds, at a private sale. The procedure for selling property at a private sale is set forth in the statute 160A~-279, which Mr. Pope wanted to take a few moments to review. Commissioner Boone made some comments regarding information he had received from the Institute of Government regarding the home health matter. Chairman Haire recognized Mr. Jeff Corbett to speak. Mr. Corbett said he found this out at the “eleventh hour." He said Davis Community Hospital has been heavily involved and interested in this. Mr. Corbett thought this was a last minute attempt "to pull this through the back door" and to negate hours and hours of study and deliberation that have been done over the last few months. He made further comments and said that Davis Hospital feels that it is in the public good for the citizens of Iredell County to sell this asset at fair market price, and the only way to establish this is through the bid process, he said. He questioned Commissioner Hamby’s remark about "out-of-town" agencies. He said Davis Community Hospital is a member of the Health Trust Corporation, the second largest hospital company in the United States. Since 1925 many dollars have been spent in Iredell County on taxes. Since becoming a public entity in 1983, they have spent $1.2 million in taxes and have invested over $40 million in new equipment. He addressed the indigent care issue saying that the Davis share of Medicaid, self-pay and indigent increased by 3.2% as a percentage of business, where Iredell Memorial’s fell by 1.1% as a percent of business, Corbett said. He said he felt disappointment that the board of commissioners would be going along with the proposal, and asked that they again reconsider the fair market value, Mr. Corbett said. Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Corbett about the meetings regarding the consortium between the hospitals and the county, if Davis officials ever kept their appointment with Mr. Pope and Mr. Mashburn and the others involved. Mr. Corbett said that was a difficult time for Mr. Blaine, the administrator at Davis Hospital, because he was in process of accepting a promotion, and as a result Mr. Blaine was called out of town. He said that he had told Mr. Mashburn by telephone that they did not think an alliance with the other hospitals to operate the home health agency was a practical thing, that it would be a difficult thing to establish. Commissioner Boone said he thought Davis Community Hospital was a good corporate citizen and was glad the county could support three hospitals. Mr. Nunnery spoke regarding the home health issue. He said these were very dynamic times, especially in the health care field. He said he came here nineteen years ago. There were three hospitals and one home health agency that had never turned away a patient because of the inability to pay- Today there’s one hospital and one home health agency, and he said he thought that’s why we have a "fit" that make sense to everyone. He said that is all he had to say, but he would be happy to answer questions. Commissioner Madison inquired if Mr. Nunnery was implying that Davis Community Hospital turns away people that do not have the ability to pay. Mr. Nunnery said he had people tell him on a regular basis about the difficulty of getting care at the other hospital. JUN 1 1994 JUN 7 1994 Commissioner Madison inquired if Mr. Corbett would like to respond to that. (Mr. Corbett’s response was inaudible because he did not come to the microphone.) Mr. Nunnery said he would like to add that there are people in the room and maybe people up there that know that is not the case. He said he would also like to add that self-pay and Medicaid was a combination he had not heard before. Self-pay is people that don’t have the ability to pay. Medicaid is patients that federal, state and county governments help pay for. Mr. Nunnery said he did not come to get into a debate with Jeff Corbett. Mr. Corbett made other comments which were inaudible because he was not speaking into the microphone. Chairman Haire thanked the two hospital representatives. Mr. Pope said the procedure in G.S. 160A-279 is the procedure that is in 160A-267, which is the procedure governing private sales. That procedure requires you to adopt a_ resolution authorizing an appropriate county official to dispose of the property at whatever price and the resolution must identify the property to be sold and a summary of the resolution must be published in the newspaper at least once after it has been adopted, and no sale may be consummated until at least ten days after it is published in the newspaper. The board could adopt a resolution tonight, and the sale would not be effective until the resolution has been published in the newspaper for at least ten days. Chairman Haire asked for further comments. MOTION from Commissioner Hamby to adopt the resolution as follows: WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health, which has heretofore operated the Iredell Home Health Agency, has recommended to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that Iredell County cease operating its Home Health Agency and transfer management thereof to some other entity; and WHEREAS, Iredell Memorial Hospital, Incorporated has submitted an offer to take over management of the agency, eliminate all County subsidy of the agency, and pay the County Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00); and WHEREAS, Iredell Memorial Hospital is a non-profit corporation which carries out a public purpose by providing health care services to the citizens of Iredell County, including providing health care services to the indigent citizens of Iredell County; and WHEREAS, Iredell Memorial Hospital has also offered to lease, at the fair market rental value, the space currently occupied by Iredell Home Health Agency and the furniture, fixtures and appliances used by said agency; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County feels that the considerations offered by Iredell Memorial Hospital are fair and further feels that a transfer of operations to Iredell Memorial Hospital is the most effective and surest way of assuring the indigent citizens of Iredell County continue to receive the same level of home health service they were able to receive prior to a transfer of operations of Iredell Home Health Agency, without ongoing subsidy from the County; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County: 1. That Iredell County hereby accepts the offer of Iredell Memorial Hospital to assume management of the Iredell Home Health Agency for primary consideration which consists of the elimination 10 of public subsidy of the Agency by the County and additional consideration of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) in cash. 2. That Sara K. Haire, the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, and Alice Fortner, the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, be, and they hereby are, authorized, empowered and directed to execute such instruments and documents as they may deem appropriate to consummate said transaction; 3. That Iredell County lease the space currently occupied by Iredell Home Health Agency, together with the furniture, fixtures and appliances currently used by Iredell Home Health Agency, to Iredell Memorial Hospital, Incorporated at the fair market rental value thereof, the final terms of such lease to be presented to and reviewed by this Board of Commissioners before final execution by the Chairperson and Clerk to this Board; and 4. That the Clerk to this Board of Commissioners cause to be published, a notice summarizing the contents of this resolution, in the Statesville Record & Landmark, in the manner prescribed by G. 160A-267, and that the transfer authorized herein not be consummated until at least ten (10) days after its publication. 5. The County Attorney is requested to prepare for consideration by this Board such contracts and documents as may be necessary to implement this Resolution. This the 7th day of June, 1994. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to put the home health agency up for public bid and instruct the county manager and staff to prepare a request for a proposal that would be submitted back to the board at the next meeting. Chairman Haire said Commissioner Hamby has 4 motion on the floor. MADISON MOTION WITHDRAWN. County Attorney inquired what property the sale for $200,000 included. It was decided that the sale of the agency would include the files and the good will. Mr. Nunnery said it was his understanding that the tables, chairs, and fixtures would remain with the health department as county-owned property. What they expect to be transferred would be the employees, the files, and the account records. voting: Ayes - 4 (Hamby, Boone, Stewart, Haire); Noes - 1 (Madison) Mr. Pope noted the formal resolution that he would draw would call for the Chairman and the Clerk to the Board to sign the necessary papers transferring the property. The final documents will be subject to approval by the county commissioners, Mr. Pope said. Everyone was in concurrence with Mr. Pope’s suggestion. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to enter executive session to discuss property acquisition and personnel. VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn from Executive Session. 11 JUN 7 1994 oq" & JUN 7 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adjourn at 9:40 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for June 21, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. - Cte Clerk to the Board —— APPROVED: ELLE: 12 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 21, 1994 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Adjourned Session on Tuesday, June 21, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Roon, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: . Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Carson Fisher, Engineer Ronald Weatherman, Solid Waste Supervisor CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA The board agreed to changes in the agenda as requested by the county manager. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS RECORD RETENTION AND DISPOSITION, TAX COLLECTOR’S AND TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICES: Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor, discussed this information with the board. The actual documents were presented to the board at the second meeting in May. Mr. Weisner said he and Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector, found these documents in order and recommended the board’s approval. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Record Retention and Disposition for the Tax Collector’s and Tax Assessor’s Offices, and authorize the chairman to sign this document on behalf of the county. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES AND REFUNDS - MAY 1994: Mr. Weisner presented this information to the board. He said all of the releases and refunds were in order. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the releases and refunds for the month of May 1994. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The following is the list presented: REFUNDS FOR MAY 1994 JUN 2 119% JUN 2 1 1994 A J Building Co. Route 12, Box 184 Statesville, NC 28677 Jerry W. Barnette Route 2, Box 137-B Harmony, NC 28634 Cc. Nolton Boan, Jr. 1902 E. Broad Street Statesville, Nc 28677 Cc. Nolton Boan, Jr. 1902 E. Broad Street Statesville, NC 28677 James Samuel Bloom Route 7, Box 565 Statesville, NC 28677 Robert Lee Bridges Route 11, Box 162 Statesville, NC 28677 Mark Edward Brown Route 2, Box 268-A Cleveland, NC 27102 Kenneth Alvin Christiana 16501 Chase Stone Lane Mooresville, NC 28115 Robert Eric Clontz Route 1, Box 114 K Troutman, NC 28166 Edward A. & Linda Curlee Route 1, Box 638-B Mooresville, NC 28115 Joseph Ricky Curtis Route 1, Box 293 Mooresville, NC 28115 DMN Mobile Maintenance Service P. O. Box 1301 Mooresville, NC 28115 Larry W. & Carolyn W. Deaton 345 W. Lowrance Ave. Mooresville, NC 28115 Eddie’s Welding Route 2, Box 382 Stony Point, Nc 28678 Fordham Building Maintenance Route 5, Box 476 Mooresville, NC 28115 GMAC P. O. Box 3178 Winston-Salem, NC 271092 Gates Construction Company, Inc. P. O. Box 150 Mooresville, NC 28115 Roy N. & Louise Grose 68.53 28.42 16.18 19.42 69.77 52.43 70.63 95.84 43.12 17.38 151.13 210.00 79.95 78.35 67.73 Route 2, Box 190-B Harmony, NC 28634 William B. & Dorothy Hager Route 2, Box 11 Statesville, NC 28677 James T & Christine A. Holcomb 153 Wiggins Road Mooresville, NC 28115 Miliss Tamey Johnson Route 4, Box 436 Mooresville, NC 28115 Willis H. Jones Route 6, Box 600 Statesville, NC 28677 Willis M. Knox Route 1, Box 103-A Mooresville, NC 28115 Roger Dale Moore Pp. 0. Box 42 Turnersburg, NC 28688 Roger Dale Moore P. 0. Box 42 Turnersburg, NC 28688 S. Re 8 Harold Overcash Route 10, Box 7583 Mooresville, NC 28115 James Willard Passmore Rout 3, Box 605-A Mooresville, NC 28115 Richard Embry Company 1523 Salisbury Road Statesville, NC 28677 Richard Dale Rogers DBA Rogers Sales & Service P. 0. Box 863 Troutman, NC 28166 Rudd Performance Motors Parts, Inc. Pp. 0. Box 6010 Mooresville, NC 281150 Richard Lee St. John Route 3, Box 287-A statesville, NC 28677 Chhitlal Himatal Shah 512 N. Center street Statesville, NC 28677 Sharpes Industrial Limited Pp. 0. Box 5554 Statesville, NC 28677 Geraldine Galliher Smith Route 2, Box 251 Harmony, NC 28634 Kevin Eugene suffell 68.53 17.00 24.73 59.84 71.00 10.60 77.89 374.33 13.71 74.88 74.30 335.39 10.98 29.16 40.68 JUN 2 1 1994 Route 1, Box 467 Statesville, NC 28677 Dorian W. & Teresa Swanner Route 1, Box 255 Union Grove, NC 28689 The Kings Grant Company c/o Stephen Bowles 815 South Newport Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 64.27 89.48 1030.95 496.80 Louis Nicholas & Carlene Tommaselli Route 5, Box 715 Mooresville,NC 28115 Emmett Monroe Torrence Route 1, Box 121-B Olin, Nc 28660 Tommy Lewis Torrence 969 Blair Street Mooresville, NC 28115 Marty Allen Tucker Route 7, Box 684 Statesville, NC 28677 U.1, ine. Route 5, Box 162 Statesville, NC 28677 Wachovia Auto Leasing Co. of NC 301 N. Church Street P. O. Box 3099 Winston-Salem, NC 28115 Dexter Wilson Warlick Route 4, Box 888-1 Mooresville, NC 28115 Danny & Darlene Webb Route 1, Box 720-14 Mooresville, NC 28115 Arlen L. Welborn 11S Linda Road Harmony, NC 28634 Mary Jane Reisner Woodward 1901 Robin Road Statesville, NC 28677 Shawnte Jackson Wyrick 106 Lackey Drive Statesville, NC 28677 Joe A. & Irene D. York Route 1, Box 145 Olin, NC 28660 TOTAL REFUNDS 64.75 36.53 41.45 68.81 12.05 60.84 79.89 72.68 36.23 44.50 4,587.68 RELEASES, Walter S. & Wm. C. Barton Jeffrey Scott Conrad Eric Allen Walker Gloria J. Davis Robert A. Gunther Buddy Shane Williams Eugene & Flossie C. Bustle Harrison-Waymer Harry Eugene Powers Melissa H. Owings Terry W. Gunter Lynn R. Moose George R. Rankin Paul Kendall Helms Grady Lippard Jr. W. E. DeJarnette, Sr. Hazel W. Thompson Kenneth Carlisle Jones Charles F. McNiel Julie Lache C. Morrison Statesville Country Club Herbert Lever Garver W. E. DeJarnette, Sr. Bobby G. Sizemore Nathan W. Cole Carolyn F. Baynes Shah Chhitlal Himata Carolyn Freeze Baynes Betty Trotter Lawler Marshall Godfrey Joan Belle Toothaker Kenneth E. Levan Charlie L. Adams i] Janice Morton Gray Sherry B. Alexander Nancy Wright Moore World Omni Financial Co. william R. Millsaps Douglas M. Teeter James V. Kiser Jason Thomas Bost Lonnie F. Holland Phyllis Jane Younger Michael Ray Helms Thelma Jane Shatley Marcus Wayne Parker John M. Henderson Lake Norman Country Robert Y. Wolfe, Jr. GMAC Scott Howard Davis Beth Lanier Orbison Lafreda Hooper-Avery Alfred R. Pharr Nelda Lee Davis James Eugene Fathera "6 Richard J. Skaff St. Paul Trust Marsha W. Ward Leslie H. Michaels Ford Motor Credit Co. Gary F. Wilson Jerry W. Satterfield Charles R. Biggs, Jr. Kathy Gale Queen James L. Lindsey 5 ‘JUN 2 11994 MAY 1994 267.51 17.51 37.76 49.37 3.05 44.15 34.05 3.00 83.93 17.82 31.91 36.23 90.09 65.39 3.56 22.35 4.39 84.02 17.51 17.03 20.79 50.22 3.00 12.33 54.95 27.59 31.77 9.45 74.07 108.27 36.00 45.90 23.88 4.71 57.11 72.63 1.80 43.65 31.55 65.84 55.35 24.21 2.88 40.32 136.26 28.13 103.64 19.08 51.53 11.02 78.35 81.14 3.20 49.05 20.43 27.23 15.66 6.62 10.80 219.02 13.50 7.87 49.37 54.72 54.45 23.22 33.26 13.02 Jug Joseph A. Petrozza Davis Oil Company Edgard Maynard, Jr. James C. Plyler Roy O. Brewer Austin’s Cabinet Shop Joseph M. Hastings Pinkney Ray Corn Helen Smith McLean William W. Skeen Alice B. Auxier David C. Atwell James W. & Norman Cline James Howard Benton Jean S. Daughtry L. Tyrone Stoner Denny L. & Linda C. Hall Edwin Roy Huffman John Lewis Fox, Jr. Jack B. & Marl Graham Lennie Rhue Ashby Jeffrey S Conrad Matthew A. Selves J J Stikeleather Pauline L. Whitcomb Johnnie H. Johnson Roy E. Fulp M K Douglas, Inc. ae Robert C. Douglas, Inc. John W. Douglas Jr. Bobby L. Beaver Mack Leasing System " Richard Kean Ambrose Robert M. Johnson Brian E. Martin John D. Schammier David K. Benfield Charles W. Nesbitt Heath Carroll Lane T. H. Sexton Farmers Warehouse Pamela N. Pardue Weston C. Wilson Ernest Voyt White Edwin B. Lytton Daniel Moore Ford Kathy W. Quinn Andy Warlick Sloan Donnie & Mary Poole Pamela Howard Collins Jerry Lynn Curtis Betty Ford Orren Vicki Dehave Simmonds Randa E. Pope Allen Thompson Susan M. Daher Jimmy L. Rector Marvin D. Houston Pneu-Mech System Catawba Rental Co. Bonnie E. Spencer Catawba Rental Co. " Bruning & Federle fy “ i IN 4 1 Ws ad 157.50 13,641.18 2.25 90.23 51.98 161.79 .45 34.56 60.66 45.77 27.14 .45 419.322 67.37 55.89 4.55 64.22 55.98 64.22 25.83 51.44 17.51 54.14 9.45 49.73 51.44 4.86 140.90 78.98 92.97 44.69 56.52 284.13 284.13 284.13 284.13 284.13 3.42 21.20 13.47 8.21 2.67 19.35 25.07 129.06 4.50 18.40 7.43 37.76 4.28 5.59 6.28 18.45 2.25 21.83 51.44 39.47 6.75 5.03 2.70 64.85 72.23 20.61 73.53 294.62 13.01 278.96 278.96 278.96 45.18 vg 45.18 " 45.18 ” 16.38 6.75 TOTAL COUNTY RELEASES 21,626.00 SOLID WASTE RELEASES W. E. DeJarnette, Sr. 18.00 E. ALEXANDER FIRE RELEASES W. E. DeJarnette, Sr. 1.94 Kenneth E. Levan 4.59 Matthew A. Selves 5.41 Jimmy L. REctor 7.22 TOTAL E. ALEXANDER FIRE 19.16 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Eric Allen Walker 2.52 Bobby G. Sizemore -82 Lake Norman Country 3.44 TOTAL SEHPHERDS FIRE 6.78 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Walter S. Barton 9.93 Marcus Wayne Parker 6.91 Leslie H.Michaels -48 Charles Biggs, Jr. 1.42 Joseph M. Hastings 03 TOTAL MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT 18.77 COUNTY FIRE RELEASES Eugene Bustle 2.08 Melissa H. Owings 1.09 Lynn R. Moose 2.21 Paul Kendall Helms 4.00 Julie Lache Morrison 1.04 Herbert L. Garver 3.07 Nathan W. Cole 3.36 Carolyn Freeze Baynes 1.69 ® -58 Betty Trotter Lawler 4.53 Marshall Godfrey 6.62 Joan Belle Toothaker 2.20 Janice Morton Gray 3.49 World Omni Financial 2.67 Jason T. Bost, Sr. 1.48 Lonnie Holland -18 Phyllis Younger 2.46 Michael Ray Helms 8.33 GMAC 4.79 Scott Howard Davis 4.96 Beth L. Orbison -20 Alfred R. Pharr 1.25 St. Paul Trust 13.38 James L. Lindsey -79 Davis Oil Co. 598.38 Edgard J. Maynard, Jr. 14 James C. Plyler §.$12 Orlando Roy Brewer 3.18 JUN 2 1 94 8 Austin’s Cabinet Shop 10.42 James Howard Benton 4.12 Tyrone Stoner -28 Denny Hall 3.92 Jack B. Graham 1.58 Pauline Whitcomb 3.04 Johnnie Johnson 3.14 Roy Eugene Fulp -30 M K Douglas, Inc. 8.61 K W Douglas, Inc. 4.83 Robert Douglas, Inc. 5.68 JohnW. Douglas 2.73 Bobby L. Beaver 3.45 Mack Leasing System 17.36 * 17.36 ° 17.36 . 17.36 ° 17.36 Robert M. Johnson 1.30 Brian E. Martin -82 John D. Schammier -50 David Kelly Benfield 16 Heath Carroll lane 1.53 Pamela N. Pardue 1.12 Ernest V. White 2.31 Edwin B. Lytton 26 Daniel M. Ford 34 Andy Warlick Sloan 4.43 Donnie D Poole -14 Jerry Lynn Curtis 3.14 Randa E. Pope 31 Allen E Thompson -41 Susan M. Daher 3.96 Marvin D. Houston 1.26 Pneu-Mech Systems, Inc. 4.49 TOTAL ALL COUNTY FIRE RELEASES 845.24 LAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT APPLICATION: Mrs. Susan Blumenstein presented this to the board. The county usually applies for these grant funds through the mapping department; however, the $30,000 grant will be applied for under the Register of Deeds Office, to help offset the cost of the new imaging system that will be in the register of deeds office. The grant, if approved will reduce the amount of county funds going into the program. Brenda Bell, Register of Deeds, was present to discuss the application. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Land Records Management Application for a $30,000 grant for the register of deeds office, as presented, and the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the Iredell County application for matching funds and technical assistance under the North Carolina Land Records Management Program (LRMP), under the provisions of N.C.G.S. 102-15 through 17; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that: 1. The application for grant assistance for F.Y. 1994-95 be in the amount of $30,000. 2. Iredell County has the necessary funds in its General Fund for F.Y. 1994-95 to match the grant amount awarded under the LRMP and will assign said funds to this project upon notice of the award. 3. Iredell County Government shares a willingness to participate in the LRMP and will comply with all oR 9 applicable laws and regulations. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s/Sara K. Haire, Chairman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET ORDINANCE, FY 1994-1995: Chairman Haire said the Budget Ordinance adoption was tabled at the last meeting to be acted on at this meeting. Mr. Mashburn said there was a hand-out to recap the changes the board made at the June 7, 1994 meeting. The budget as originally presented was for $53,954,396. Since the budget was originally submitted, the board has made changes. All the early changes were included in the budget ordinance as presented to the board on June 7, 1994; however, the changes made by the board members after the budget public hearing were not included and were being shown on the hand-out distributed this evening. There were changes totaling $33,000 to be made from the June 7th meeting. The new general fund total is $53,948,396. These changes are reflected in the Fund Balance and in the proper departments. This also includes the changes made in the fire departments’ budget as well, Mashburn said. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the 1994-95 budget ordinance as amended and set the tax rate at 45 cents. DISCUSSION: Vice Chairman Boone said he wanted to reiterate himself saying that the budget holds the tax rate at the same rate for the third consecutive year. He said he had a concern about the funding for the school projects, not the amount of funding, but that it uses too much of the cash reserves. He has not been able to establish a consensus on any other alternatives, he said. He said he would like it recorded in the minutes that he was concerned about running the Capital Reserves too low. AMENDMENT proposed by Commissioner Boone saying that since there is a good bit of money coming out of Capital Reserve, the board should try to be conservative and hold on to what they have. i ick ese : Ing O ne ap a Proje a J for the Troutman EMS base. Boone said he thought this is a project that is needed, but it may not have to be done this year. If later in the year the board decides to do the project, then they could bring the money out of Capital Reserve Fund into Capital Projects Fund by a budget amendment. However, for the time being he would like to leave the money where it is, he said. He thinks the board is going to have to take a tighter look at spending for projects. VOTING ON BOONE’S AMENDMENT: Ayes - 2 (Boone/ Stewart) Noes - 3 (Haire/Madison/Hamby) VOTING ON MADISON’S MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. eaeee@enee OR eOtueauecsee £3936 ** 199 5 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the County Government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1994, and ending June 30, 1995, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore JUN 2 1 199% JUN 2 1 1994 established for this County: nN County Commissioners 73,003 Administration 184,268 Personnel 101,436 Election 119,924 Finance 289,361 Tax Assessor 702,169 Tax Collector 253,434 Data Processing 400,441 Legal 54,000 Courts 206,970 Register of Deeds 525,775 Planning 231,655 Mapping 243,672 Inspections & Code Enforcement 679,969 Engineering 82,990 Maintenance - Public Buildings 541,331 Law Enforcement 2,984,251 Jail 990,839 Fire Marshal 233,288 Ambulance 1,874,629 Emergency Com.Op.&Mgmt. 511,334 Animal Control 333,307 Health Administration 378,886 Preventive Health 1,614,037 Home Health 4,467, O32 Environmental Health 419,633 Allied Health 519,824 Health Center - Facility Operation 177,756 Cooperative Extension Service 269,483 Veterans Service 72,757 Social Services Administration 10,826,835 Library 1,064,305 General Government 751,700 Special Appropriations 1,360,839 Contributions to Other Funds 625,000 Economic Development 231,516 Schools 21,684,512 Garage 145,780 Debt Service 432,270 Recreation 462,155 Iredell Youth Home 126,030 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND 53,948,396 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1994, and ending June 30, 1995: Taxes: Ad Valorem Current 23,131,425 Ad Valorem 700,000 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 1,581,680 Tax Collection Fees 125,000 Tax Penalties and Interest 205,000 Interest on Investments 375,000 Intangible Tax 1,101,000 Beer & Wine Tax 250,000 Local 1 Cent Sales Tax 5,843,000 1983 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 2,946,800 1986 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 2,946,800 ABC - 5-Cent Bottle Tax 22,100 Facility Fees 140,700 Health Department Revenues 2,575,683 Social Services Revenues 4,843,495 Other Revenues 6,376,367 Fund Balance Appropriated 784,346 10 TOTAL REVENUE - GENERAL FUND 53,948,396 Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of $ .45 per One Hundred Dollars Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 1994. Total property valuation for ad valorem taxes for 1994-95 Fiscal Year is estimated to be $5,354,497,133. The tax collection rate for Fiscal Year 1994-95 is estimated to be 96%. Section 4. Schedule B taxes shall be levied in accordance with North Carolina Revenue Act. Section 5. All ABC - 5 cents Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 1994-95 General Fund Revenues are hereby designated to support the County’s 1994-95 appropriation to Tri- County Mental Health. All ABC - 5 cents Bottle Tax Revenues are further designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs within the Tri-County Mental Health budget. Section 6. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the three school units as follows: Iredell- Mooresville Statesville Graded School Schools District Total Restricted Sale Taxes 2,141,354 510,806 2,652,160 -03 Ad Valorem Taxes 1,359,660 182,430 1,542,090 Additional County Fds 1,785,261 425,862 2,243,123 Public School Building Capital Fund 487,660 116,330 603,990 TOTAL 5,773,935 1,235,428 7,009,363 Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners are to be expended for the following categories as contained in G.Ss. 115C-426(f) : (1) Acquisition of land (2) Building acquisition and construction (3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings and equipment (4) Acquisition of school buses (5) Acquisition of activity buses Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools S. Iredell Elementary School & Renovations to Troutman middle 2,789,315 Debt Service on Cert.of Participation 1,484,620 Annual Renovations 568,850 Roofing 128,320 Paving 37,400 Fencing 4,500 Carpet/Floor Covering 91,955 Vehicles 69,663 Maintenance Equipment 31,000 Mobile Units 95,400 Covered Walkways aa,470 Furniture/ Equipment 446,500 11 YON 8 1 roay 69 Contingency 4,137 $,773,9a0 Mooresville Graded School District Roofing Repairs 150,000 HVAC repairs/replacement 40,000 Asbestos Abatement 6,000 Mobile Classrooms 12,000 Athletic Lights 50,000 Burglar Alarms 10,000 Debt Service 703,428 Furniture 75,960 Technology 145,040 SIMS Equipment 5,000 School Bus 38,000 1,235,428 Deviation of more than 10% from approved Capital Expenditures will require prior approval from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Section 7. Appropriations to Mitchell Community College in the 1994-95 budget are provided as follows: Current Expense 998,640 Capital Outlay - Regular 41,225 Capital Outlay - Special Projects 311,000 1,350,865 Section 8. Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the County Commissioners, the Finance Officer, and the Clerk to the Board for the carrying out of their duties. Section 9. The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: (a) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between object of expenditures within a department except that no transfers shall be made into or out of salaries without approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (b) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts up to $1,000 between departments of the same fund with an official report on such transfer at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. (c) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts into the salary accounts of any department in order to effect merit increases from funds appropriated for that purpose by the Board of Commissioners. Section 10. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate of $ .29 per mile for authorized travel on behalf of the county. Section 11. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County Tax Collector to collect taxes for the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville Grade School District, Town of Harmony, Town of Love Valley, and Town of 12 Troutman, in compliance with contracts adopted by the respective two governing boards. A charge of one and one-half (1 1/2) per cent of all taxes collected for the taxing districts will be payable to Iredell County for the collection services. Section 12. There is hereby levied a tax rate of $ .03 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Shepherds Fire District, a tax rate of $ .0275 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District, a tax rate of $ .0475 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the East Alexander Fire District, and a rate of $ .03 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Iredell County Fire District. The estimated tax collection rate for the four fire districts is 95.0%. Property valuation for ad valorem taxes for the fire districts for the 1994-95 fiscal year is estimated to be as follows: Shepherds 443,189,345 Mt. Mourne 343,379,498 East Alexander 33,450,894 Iredell County Fire Serv.Dist. 2,735,118,346 Section 13. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the four fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1994 and ending June 30, 1995: Shepherds 129,495 Mt. Mourne 86,500 East Alexander 16,830 Iredell County Fire Serv. Dist. 920,650 It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the four fire districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1994 and ending June 30, 1995: Shepherds Current Ad Valorem Taxes 120,800 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 1,200 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 190 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 6,730 Interest on Investments 575 Total Revenues 129,495 Mt. Mourne Current Ad Valorem Taxes 79,125 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 800 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 195 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 5,280 Interest on Investments 1,100 Total Revenues 86,500 East Alexander Current Ad Valorem Taxes 15,105 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 400 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 82 Inventory Tax Reimbursement 1,143 Interest on Investments 100 Total Revenues 16,830 13 JUN 2 1 1904 JUN 2 1 1994 Iredell County Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes 776,825 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 23,000 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 2,500 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 91,625 Interest on Investments 3,000 Reimbursement from other Funds 20,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 3,700 Total Revenues 920,650 Section 14. The Board of Commissioners does hereby agree to contract with existing volunteer fire departments in Iredell County to furnish fire protection to the Shepherds, Mt. Mourne, Iredell and East Alexander Fire Districts. The County Finance Officer is instructed not to release funds to the departments until an executed contract is prepared with each individual fire department. Section 15. 911 Operations was established as a self- supporting special revenue fund on July 1, 1991. Revenues will be provided to the fund from fees added on to monthly telephone bills. The fee is established at $ .73 per telephone line. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the 911 Operations, beginning July 1, 1994 and ending June 30, 1995. 911 Telephone Reimbursement 428,521 Total Revenues 428,521 Section 16. The following amount is to be appropriated in the 911 Operations Fund for the operation and maintenance of the 911 System for the fiscal year July 1, 1994 and ending June 30, 1995. 911 Operations 428,521 Section 17. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund was established as of July 1, 1991 for the operation of a baler facility and sanitary landfill. In accordance with G.S. 153A-292, a Waste Disposal Fee of $27.00 per ton for non-residential solid waste processed through the baler facility and disposed of in the lined landfill is established and is effective July 1, 1994. A fee of $13.00 per ton is established for waste processed through the tub grinder, and a fee of $8.00 is established for waste disposed in the construction and demolition landfill effective July 1, 1994. The rate for the disposal of friable asbestos is established at $100 per ton and non-friable asbestos at $27.00 per ton, effective July 1, 1994. A Waste Disposal fee of $18.00 per real property household ($9.00 for those taxpayers receiving elderly exemptions) for residential solid waste is established and will be added on all 1994 tax bills and will be collected in the same manner as property taxes in accordance with G.S. 153A-293, and will be collected when delinquent, in the same manner as delinquent real property taxes. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995: Tipping Fee 2,265,130 Special Assessments 714,312 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 60,000 Town of Mooresville 238,430 Investment Earnings 35,000 Other Revenues 1,500 Appropriated Retained Earnings 712,226 14 on TOTAL 4,026,598 Section 18. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund: Administration and Operation 4,026,598 TOTAL 4,026,598 This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this the day of June 1994. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS iy / KG: A VA Tc Chairman Zu i Yr Paes A— Clerk to the Board LETTERS OF CREDIT: CRESCENT PROPERTIES - ISLE OF PINES ROAD, NORTH SHORES II: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented this information to the board. There are four Letters of Credit on two different subdivisions, which are: (1) North Shore II, Phase II, and (2) The Harbor (Phase I, Map A) Subdivision. Crescent Resources, Inc. requests approval of Letters of Credit for a subdivision in Davidson Township off SR 1113, Isle of Pines Road, known as North Shore II, Phase II. The Letters of Credit were issued by United Carolina Bank, Charlotte, NC, with an expiration of June 1, 1994. One Letter of Credit is for $51,295 and guarantees the completion of the roadway system. The second Letter of Credit guarantees the completion of the water system, estimated at $16,000. Copies of estimates form the engineers are enclosed. The second two Letters of Credit are for a subdivision in Davidson Township off SR 1100, Brawley School Road, known as The Harbor (Phase I, Map 1). The L/Cs are for $393,800 and guarantees completion of the road systen. The second L/C guarantees the completion of the water system and is for $78,200. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Crescent Properties Isle of Pines, North Shores II Letters of Credit. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the two Letters of Credit on The Harbor (Phase I, Map A) Subdivision. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENTS #s 44-49: Mrs. Susan Blumenstein presented these amendments and explained them to the board. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the Budget Amendments #s 44-49 as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The following are the Budget Amendments as presented and approved: #44 To recognize revenue received from insurance claims. 10-330-00 Insurance Claims (9,201) Repairs to Autos, Trucks, Buildings & Grounds 9,201 15 GUN 2 1 1994 on o70 JUN 2 1 1994 #45 To recognize donations and appropriate for DARE expenses. (All unspent funds will be carried over to 94/95) DARE Fund Balance Appropriated (800) DARE Contributions (200) DARE Program Expenses 1,000 Increase Law Enforcement Budget 1,000 #46 To recognize additional seized funds and appropriate for expenses. (All unspent funds will be carried over to 94/95) Seized Funds (13,620) Seized Fund Expenses 13,620 #47 To appropriate unspent Recreation funds from the 92-93 budget for transfer to the Parks~- Special Revenue Fund. Fund Balance Appropriated (58,865) Transfer to Parks Fund 58,865 Parks Special Revenue, from General Fund 58,865 #48 To recognize additional grant funds received for Elderly and Handicapped Transportation. Elderly & Handicapped Trans. Grant Fund (5,890) Elderly & Handicapped Grant 5.890 #49 To appropriate funds from HCCBG Funds received in FY 92-93. The flow-through payment to Iredell County Council on Aging was erroneously not included in June 03, 1993 A/C/ Fund Balance Appropriated (66,852) HCCBG 66,852 NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO SUMMER ANNUAL CONFERENCE, ASHEVILLE. Commissioner Stewart nominated Sara Haire as voting delegate. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison nominated Alice Stewart as alternate voting delegate. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5/24/94 AND 5/26/94: MOTION from 16 Commissioner Madison to approve the minutes of 5/24/94 and 5/26/94 as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BIDS FOR CLOSURE OF EXISTING LANDFILL, RECOMMENDATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS: Mr. Carson Fisher presented these bids. The following bids were received on June 16, 1994, 2:00 p.m.: Carlisle Contractors, Inc. 735,667.65 Autryville, NC Earnhardt Grading 400,487.50 Huntersville, NC Gilbert Engineering NO BID Statesville, NC Johnson Construction Company 400,717.50 Statesville, NC Neill Grading & Construction 446,863.00 Hickory, NC Morgan Corporation NO BID Charlotte, NC NEO Corporation 590,812.50 Hazelwood, NC Perry M. Alexander Construction Co. NO BID Asheville, NC Ryder & Company NO BID St. Albans, W. Va. Stroud Brothers Grading NO BID Mocksville, NC Mr. Fisher distributed information pertaining to the bids. The low bidder was Earnhardt Grading of Huntersville, but it was not apparent that they were the low bidder until Municipal Engineering Services were preparing the bid sheet and found that Earnhardt had made a mathematical error in calculating unit prices and another error when adding their subtotal to the 15% contingency. Their total read $499,912.50 when it should have been $400,487.50. This made their bid low by $230. Mr. Fisher explained that bids were over budget primarily due to the addition of items 4 and 5 (select fill and erosive layer by truck haul), which was added to the bid by addendum. Approximately $225,000 was budgeted for construction of the project. Due to concerns expressed by some contractors that there might not be enough dirt available from the adjacent borrow site to cover the landfill, and through discussions between Municipal Engineering office and Carson Fisher, they decided to add items 4 and 5 to the bid. After the bids were received a MESCO representative and Mr. Fisher made a determination of how much dirt would have to be moved by the contractor since the Solid Waste Department had already moved some of the dirt during winter and spring. MESCO’s calculations indicate there might be more than 12" of dirt already on the landfill and 12" more would be needed. Since they have determined that these two bid items would no longer be required, they thought of removing these two bid items from the bid list. However, removing these two items is thought to constitute a substantial change in the bid and would not be allowed by the statutes, according to County Attorney Pope and Fleming Bell of the Institute of Government. Both Mr. Pope and Mr. Bell feel it is the aT GUN 2 1 19% JUN 2 1 1994 best option to reject all bids and readvertise the project. This work must be completed by October 9, 1994, and it is expected that the closure will take about 60 days, so the staff must work hastily to complete the project on schedule. MOTION from Commissioner Madison that based on the information received from staff, that all bids be rejected and the project be readvertised and rebid as soon as possible. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LIGHTS AT THE HARMONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BALL FIELD: Mr. John Ray Campbell, Mayor of Harmony, came to discuss the light poles at the Harmony Elementary School Ball Field. Mr. Mashburn said the schools are presently evaluating all the light poles at all the ball fields throughout the county. There are at least two other facilities the County uses that require lights. Mayor John Ray Campbell said he has a lot of community support for this project. He gave some prices he had received as quotations for doing the work of installing the light poles. The three bids were $29,000, $36,000 and $27,000. The schools were willing to have the money paid to them and they would bid the project and oversee the installation. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart stating this be referred to the Recreation Advisory Board to get a recommendation from then, and then come back to the _ county commissioners with a recommendation. (Budget Amendment #50) In discussion, a question was raised by Commissioner Madison if it were possible to have an earlier meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board, because of the summer season and the ball schedule. Commissioner Madison said the county commissioners need a recommendation from the Recreation Advisory Board on how they want to spend the Recreation money. Chairman Haire asked the Recreation Board Members who were present, Commissioner Hamby and Godfrey Williams, to meet this week and get back to the county commissioners as soon as possible. Commissioner Stewart withdrew her motion and said she thought the board should consider going ahead and appropriating an amount of money to take care of this problem. She would change her MOTION to state that the board would agree to appropriate an amount of money up to $29,000 through a letter of intent, for the installation of lights at the Harmony ball field, based on the recommendation that is to be made by the Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board. Also to require bids to be received for this project. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT FOR IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, ADDITION OF SECTION 101.1: Mr. Lundy said they had a change to this ordinance because of the restrictive nature of the ordinance regarding overhangs and appendages, and staff feels this amendment would better serve the general public. The planning board unanimously voted to approve this amendment. Chairman Haire inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against the proposed Amendment for Iredell County Zoning 18 Ordinance. No one present spoke for or against the matter. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. REGULAR MEETING MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the following proposed amendment to Article X, Section 101 as follows: 101.1 _Permitted Projections into Required Yards Setback distances shall be measured from the property line or street right-of-way to the nearest portion of any building, excluding: (1) The outermost three feet of any uncovered porch, step, eave, gutter, canopy, Or similar fixtures; (2) A deck or patio floor if no portion of the same extends more than twelve inches off the ground. (3) Any structure that is an appendage to a building; and (4) Handicap ramps and lifts. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire resumed the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND - HUNT MANUFACTURING REFINANCING: Mr. Pope discussed this matter with the board and read the resolution that is proposed for adoption by the board of commissioners. Chairman Haire inquired if anyone present wished to speak for or against this matter. No one spoke in this regard. Chairman Haire closed the meeting. REGULAR MEETING INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND - HUNT MANUFACTURING REFINANCING: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart, second from Commissioner Madison, to adopt the following: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF ITS INDUSTRIAL REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (HUNT MANUFACTURING CO. PROJECT) IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE, A LEASE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners has determined and does hereby declare as follows: (a) The Board of Commissioners of The Iredell County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority (the "Authority") met on June 2, 1994, and took the following action in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of the Authority’s Industrial Revenue Refunding Bond (Hunt Manufacturing Co. Project), in the principal amount of $2,000,000 (hereinafter sometimes called the "Bond") : 19 GUN 2 1 <0: 073 “SUN 2 1 1994 (1) approved and authorized the execution, delivery and performance of the First Supplemental Indenture and Deed of Trust dated as of June , 1994, (the "Indenture"), from the Authority to First Union National Bank of North Carolina, as Trustee (the "Trustee") providing for the issuance and sale of the Bond; (2) approved and authorized the execution, delivery and performance of the First Supplemental Lease Agreement, dated as of June __, 1994, between the Authority and Hunt Manufacturing Co. (the "Company") (3) approved and authorized the execution, delivery and performance of various other documents and instruments by the Authority in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bond. (b) The Board of Commissioners for the county of Iredell has reviewed the action taken by the Board of Commissioners of the Authority in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bond and has made such other examination and investigation as it deems necessary and relevant as the basis for the approval set forth herein. Section 2. Pursuant to and in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 159C~-4(d) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell hereby approves the issuance by the Authority of the Authority’s Industrial Revenue Refunding Bond (Hunt Manufacturing Co. Project) in the aggregate principal amount of up to $2,000,000. Section 3. The publishing of the notice of the public hearing and the designation of this meeting as a public hearing on the revenue bond issue is hereby ratified and approved. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. PRICES FOR MULCH AT LANDFILL: Mr. Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Supervisor, came before the board in reference to prices for mulch at the landfill. They have about 200 tons at the landfill at the present time. Mr. Weatherman recommended $8 for a pick-up load, $4.00 for 1/2 pick-up load, and $3.00 for less than 1/2 pick-up load. These prices should be effective July 5, 1994. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following: PRICES FOR MULCH AT THE LANDFILL Pick-up Load $8.00 1/2 Pick-up Load $4.00 Less than 1/2 Pick-up Load $3.00 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENT #51 - MONTICELLO VFD: Mr. Tommy Bowles, Chairman of Iredell County Fire Tax Commissioner, came before the board to ask the board to adopt a Budget Amendment in the 93-94 budget for the transfer of funds from the Capital Projects Budget to the General Fund Budget for Monticello in the amount of $25,000 for the down payment on the truck. They are purchasing a new truck and refinancing all their loans into one lower interest loan. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve Budget Amendment #50, for Monticello Volunteer Fire Department for $25,000 to come from the Fire Commission’s Capital Projects Fund to the Monticello VFD Fund. 20 ye Vv 74 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS MOORESVILLE PLANNING BOARD. One member is required for this board. Delores Sink and Nancy Decaron are recommended by Mooresville Town Board as “outside members" for this board. This will be on the July 5, 1994 agenda. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD. Wayne Rhyne has resigned from this board. His term expires 12/31/96. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS STATESVILLE PLANNING BOARD, EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: Commissioner Boone nominated Skyler Little. Commissioner Madison nominated Pressly White. There were no other nominations. Chairman Haire closed the nominations. VOTING for the two above nominees. Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Terms: Three years. July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1997. STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: Commissioner Boone nominated Anita Johnson. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Johnson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Terms: Three Years. July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1997. DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Haire nominated Sarah Hager, Route 3, Box 589, Troutman, NC, to serve a one-year initial term, beginning July 1, 1994 and concluding June 30, 1994. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appointment Mrs. Hager by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The following nominations were made at the June 7, 1994 meeting of the board and a roll call vote was held at this time: Karen Ray Joe H. Troutman Voting: 3 2 Chairman Haire announced Karen Ray will be the new member to the board of trustees. OLD BUSINESS TAX BILL DESIGN MODIFICATION: Mr. Mashburn said Mrs. 21 JUN 2 1 1995 ulo GUN 2 1 1994 Blumenstein was passing out the tax bill modification to show the information that will be included on the tax bill. The information is in the form of a pie chart designating the percentages for each department and major agencies who receive county funding. The board members accepted the information. PROPOSED MULTI-COUNTY JAIL: Mr. Mashburn reported on the meeting held in Catawba County regarding the multi-county jail facility that is being discussed. Mr. Mashburn said he learned that not all the counties have agreed to a feasibility study. Caldwell and Alexander Counties have not agreed to the plan. At this point it is not clear what counties will participate. One other concern is that there will not be any concrete decisions because the results of the study will not be made until fall, which will be after the General Election when the obligation bond for the Iredell County jail renovation is planned for the ballot. So the results of this feasibility study could not be used in formulating a plan for the general obligation bond. Mr. Mashburn said the board may wish to rethink the November bond referendum date. He asked the board members to think on this and let him know at the next board meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from executive session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Next meeting: July 5, 1994, 6:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Le, Clerk to the Board APPROVED: the / Gy 22 uv “6 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JULY 5, 1994 - REGULAR MEETING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Adjourned Session at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 1994, County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Diane M. Hamby C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Carson Fisher, Engineer Chuck Gallyon, Fire Marshal Al Upton, EMS Director CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL AWARD TO SUSAN G. BLUMENSTEIN, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Mr. Mashburn, county manager, made a presentation to Susan G. Blumenstein, on behalf of the county board of commissioners. Mr. Mashburn said this will be the seventh time that Iredell County has received an award for its financial reporting. In addition to the county getting this award, the individual who is most responsible for achieving that excellence in financial reporting is also recognized. Mrs. Blumenstein has received this award for the county each year since she has been employed by the county. Following Mr. Mashburn’s remarks, Chairman Haire presented the certificate to Ms. Blumenstein. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn requested the board to add a resolution for the lease of property in Mooresville that is adjacent to the Health Department. The board consented to add this iten. SPECIAL RESOLUTION: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following special resolution: TRY AMERICA WHEREAS, the creativity and ingenuity of American working men and women in the United Sates has provided a host of new products and services which improve the quality of life in the United States and the World; WHEREAS, American workers should be recognized as one of our Nations most valuable resources; WHEREAS, the American spirit of entrepreneurship, pride of craftsmanship, and commitment to quality are hallmarks recognized throughout the world; WHEREAS, the United States and its citizens have reason to celebrate the strength and quality of American products and services, knowing that the quality and abundance of American goods JUL «5 B94 ur? are a tribute to the productivity and ability of American workers; WHEREAS, the ability of American companies to export, even in the face of strong trade barriers in many countries, is a sign of the true competitiveness of American products; WHEREAS, American farmers and ranchers provide this country and the world with a wide array of high quality food and fiber products and consistently create annual agricultural trade surpluses of more than $20,000,000,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, along with the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America, hereby join in the designation of September 6, 1994, Labor Day, as “TRY AMERICA DAY" and call on the people to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to honor the day through the purchase of American-made goods and services. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sara K. Haire, Chairman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONFIRMATION OF EARLIER APPROVAL OF LEAD REGIONAL ORGANIZATION (LRO) - CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Mrs. Blumenstein explained that the board of commissioners had agreed by telephone to adopt the following resolution. A formal motion was now needed to add this to the minutes. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, in North Carolina the Lead Regional Organizations, as voluntary organizations serving municipal and county governments, have established productive working relationships with the cities and counties across this state; and WHEREAS, the 1993 General Assembly recognized this need through the appropriation of $864,270 to help the Lead Regional Organizations assist local governments with grant applications, economic development, community development, and to support local industrial development activities and other activities as deemed appropriate by their local governments; and WHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used for payment of member dues or assessments to a Lead Regional Organization or to supplant funds appropriated by the member governments; and WHEREAS, in the event a request is not made by Iredell County for release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available funds will revert to the State’s general fund; and WHEREAS, in Region F funds in the amount of $48,015 will be used to/for preparation of HOME and CDBG applications, strategic planning programs, regional data book, building permit tracking system, and other economic development activities that may deem appropriate; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners requests the release of its share of these funds, $4,569.57, to the Centralina Council of Governments at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of Senate Bill 27 or Chapter 321 of the 1993 Session Laws. WEST IREDELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FIVE-MILE BOUNDARIES: Mr. Chuck Gallyon, fire marshal, and Ronda Hoke, chief of West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department, explained to the board that these boundaries have to be approved by the board. Once the county commissioners approve it, a copy will go to the Department of Insurance. Mr. Hoke explained that he had received information £ & 5 (8 from a representative from Raleigh who did the inspection of their department that a more detailed boundary and description were needed. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adopt the boundaries as follows: Beginning at a point (1) Kyles Crossroads, the junction of Old Mountain Road (1005) and Buffalo Shoals Road (1004); thence in a southwesterly direction to a point (2) at the junction of Celeste Eufola Road (1368) and Eufola Road (1333); thence in a westerly direction to a point (3) at the intersection of West Lewis Ferry Road (1369) and Long Island Road (1376); thence in a westerly direction to a point (4) on Eufola Road (1333) 3 tenths mile west of Buffalo Creek; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point (5) at the intersection of Eufola Road (1333) and U. S. Highway 70 West; thence northwesterly to a point (6) on Sharon School Road (1502) 2,tenths mile north of intersection of Sharon School Road (1502) ‘and U. S. Highway 70 West; thence in a northwesterly direction to a point (7) on Interstate 40 at the 140-mile marker; thence northerly to a point (8) on Lookout Dam Road (1500) 1 tenth mile west of intersection with Walnut Tree Road (1501); thence northerly to a point (9) Island Ford Road (1006) 8 tenths mile west of intersection with Old Lion Road (1530); thence in a northerly direction to a point (10) at the dead end of old Lion Road (1530); thence in a northeasterly direction to a point (11) on Sharon School Road (1502) 6 tenths mile west of intersection of New Sterling Road (1526); thence northeasterly to a point (12) at the Buffalo Creek Bridge on Bolick Road (1532); thence in a northerly direction to a point (13) at the intersection of Pressly Farm Road (1534) and Taft Road (1535); thence in an easterly direction to a point (14) at the intersection of Old Mountain Road (1005) and Lindsey Farm Road (1534); thence in an easterly direction to a point (15) at the intersection of Lindsey Farm Road (1534) and Miracle Farm Road (1537); thence in an easterly direction to a point (16) at the intersection of Odell Road (1538) and Highway 64- 90 West; thence following Highway 64-90 in a southerly direction to a point (17) at its intersection with Wood Bridge Road (1512); thence in a southeasterly direction to a point (18) on Island Ford Road (1006) at the Statesville City Limits; thence southerly to a point (19) on Interstate 40 at the Statesville City Limits; thence in a southerly direction to a point (20) at the dead end of Applegate Road (1514);thence in a southerly direction to a point (21) at the Third Creek Bridge on U. S. Highway 70 West; thence in a southerly direction to a point (22) at the intersection of Airport Road (1379) and the northern end of Parker Lake Loop (1365); thence in a southerly direction to the point (1) of the beginning. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LANDFILL CLOSURE BIDS: Mr. Carson Fisher, staff engineer, presented the bids received for the Landfill Closure. The bids received on June 30,1994, 2:00 p.m., in response to the second request for bids, were as follows: Earnhardt Grading $296,340.00 F. T. Williams Co., Inc. $328,570.80 Hall Contracting Corp. $471,156.00 Johnson Construction Co. $205,740.00 Both Mr. Fisher and Municipal Engineering Company were recommending the low bid, Johnson Construction Co., at $205,740.00. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to accept the low bid, Johnson Construction Company, at $205,740.00, and authorize the chairman to execute the contract documents after approval by the county attorney. JUL ~ 5 1994 eo ‘9 JUL’ 5 1994 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MODIFICATION OF SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE TO COVER RESIDENTIAL PROBLEMS: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented this amendment to the solid waste ordinance to the board. Commissioner Boone said he was not in favor of the amendment and elaborated on his reasons for his opinion. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the amendment as presented, which reads as follows: Section 12-17. Casualty damaged solid waste. No owner, occupant, tenant, or lessee or any commercial, industrial, or residential premises shall permit the solid waste remaining from any building or other structure which has been damaged beyond repair by fire, storm, or other casualty, to remain on the premises for more than one (1) year after the completion of the investigations by the Fire Marshal and casualty insurance companies if the appearance of such waste tends to decrease the value of the surrounding property or mars the appearance of the area. The term "beyond repair" shall mean the costs of repairing the casualty damage exceeds value of the damaged structure prior to the casualty. The County shall enforce this section of Article I by imposing the penalty prescribed in Section 12-12 of this Chapter upon petition of an owner of other property located in the immediate area where the violation occurs. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). (Note: Because the amendment was not adopted by a unanimous vote, a second reading will be held on July 19, 1994.) IREDELL TRANSPORTATION SERVICE (ITS) - APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AND SCOPE OF WORK FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN SERVICES: Mr. Ben Garrison came before the board to discuss the Transportation Development Plan. The current plan was for the term of 1991-1995. The expiration date is June 30, 1995. The ITS is requesting to employ Centralina Council of Governments to help prepare a new plan. Ninety (90) percent of the cost of the plan will be paid by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The remaining ten (10) percent will be paid through the free hours of service from Centralina Council of Governments. The total cost of the plan preparation is $13,370 including both state and local funds. A question was raised by Commissioner Boone if this was not something staff could do in house. Mr. Garrison explained that he spends about twenty (20) percent of his time now working with the transportation program, and that he did not have the time to spend to develop the new progran. The TDP is a prerequisite to receiving funds from the Department of Transportation for new vehicles for the various county services, such as Council on Aging and Vocational Workshop. Mr. Mashburn said that if the County did not have a plan, they would not receive the funding for the vehicles. Mr. Garrison said the County has received approximately ten vehicles through the DOT because of having the TDP in place. The local match on the vehicles is ten percent. Mr. Garrison said the group has official formed the Iredell Transportation Authority (ITS) and is looking toward getting the private sector involved with a consolidated transportation system in the county. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the proposal and scope of work with for the 4-year plan for Transportation U 80 Development and authorize the chairman to sign the service agreement with Centralina Council of Governments. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR RELEASE LETTERS OF CREDIT - (1) MILLS FOREST, NORTH AND (2) LAKE NORMAN AIRPORT: Mr. Lundy discussed this with the board discussed the release of the two letters of credit and recommends approval of both requests. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to release the Letter of Credit for Mills Forest North in the amount of $98,900. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to release $21,200 of the Letter of Credit for Lake Norman Airport and leave the remaining $8,000 Letter of Credit to cover the completion of the paving of the road, as recommended by the planning department. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - CONTRACT WITH DAVIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL #94-30: Al Upton presented the contract with Davis Community Hospital. This is a contract that is signed annually with Davis Community Hospital. The county attorney has reviewed the contract and finds it in order. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract with Davis Community Hospital. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MCGLADREY & PULLEN - SALES TAX CONSULTANTS, IC #94-31: Mrs. Blumenstein presented this information to the board. The contract is based on the percentage collected, which is 25% of first $50,000.00, and 20% on the remainder. Mr. Bill Pope has discussed this procedure with the company officials and finds it in order. This contract is a one-time procedure, according to Mrs. Blumenstein. If it becomes necessary to renew, it will be brought back to the board, she said. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract as presented and recommended by the finance officer and authorize the county manager to sign the contract on behalf of the county. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LIGHTS AT THE HARMONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BALLFIELD: Mr. Mashburn said there is not total agreement as to what the board’s intention in regarding to this project was at the last meeting. The county commissioners appropriated the $29,000 for the lights, but a recommendation was needed from the Recreation Advisory Board in regard to the type of lights. The reason for bringing this matter back to the board is to get a clarification. Commissioner Stewart made the motion at the last meeting, and she said the motion she made was not to allow the Recreation Advisory Board to decide if the lights were going to be installed, but rather to decide on the type of lights. To clarify her motion she said she intended her motion to appropriate the $29,000.00 and ask the Recreation Advisory Board to look at light the field and make some recommendation for the set-up of the lights, etc. Mr. Mashburn asked what type of system would be best suited for the facility. The $29,000 will pay for a system with wooden poles, but if it is determined that it would be better to have metal or concrete poles, there would have to be additional funds. Mr. Mashburn said it was his understanding that the additional funds would have to come from another source other than the county. JUL” 5 1994 81