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Board of Commissioners Minutes 1995 (Jan-Jul)
JAN 3.0 19% IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JANUARY 30, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met with the Statesville City Council and Mayor on Monday evening, January 30, 1995, at 6:30 p.m. for a dinner meeting at the Agricultural Center Conference Rooms 1 and 2, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting from the County were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Jerry T. Lundy, Director of Planning and Development City Council: Mayor Marshall Keith Sides Jap Johnson Jim Lawton Pete Peterson Willie Williams Absent: Diane Prendergast Costi Kutteh Peter Smith Staff: Eddie Gaines Jack King Mary Kerley Guest Speaker: Michael Gallis, Planner, formerly of UNC/Charlotte Staff/now privately employed Chairman Haire called the meeting to order and asked Commissioner Johnson to give the invocation. Following this, she called upon Mayor Marshall to make remarks. There was a discussion about a water-sewer authority. Commissioner Madison brought up the visit to Winston-Salem to talk to people there about water and sewer authority. At the time Iredell Water Corporation was interested in selling. Commissioner Stewart said she did not think that it was in the county commissioners’ best interest to increase property taxes for running water to residential areas. There are no federal dollars or state dollars available at this time for water and sewer facilities. Chairman Haire said if there is any interest in pursuing the subject, maybe they should get two people from each board to explore the subject further. Commissioner Madison said he did not think there is a major push on water and sewer at this time. He commented on the waste involved in paralleling lines. He said he had City water, Iredell Water Corporation water, and a well on his property. He thought there should be coordination in the installation of water and sewer lines so that resources will not be wasted in running parallel lines. Gen Commissioner Stewart men ed the Camp Dresser McKee water and sewer study that was done ‘the early 1980’s that has not yet 782 been entirely addressed. Commissioner Lawton said a water authority does not necessarily mean expanding the present system, but just converting it to a different type of management. There was a discussion about a board to govern the water. After further discussion, Chairman Haire appointed Alice Stewart and Doug Madison to serve as_ the county’s two representatives on this committee. Mayor Marshall appointed Costi Kutteh and Jim Lawton to serve as Statesville’s two representatives on this committee. Jack King introduced Michael Gallis, the speaker for the evening. Mr. Gallis said Iredell County can be put into three different categories for studying: 1. Metro County, because Mooresville is part of the Metro Region. 2. Regional County, because Iredell County can be placed in the county region with Catawba, etc. 3. Rural County, because it can be associated with surrounding rural counties such as Alexander, Davie, etc. Mr. Gallis said he has not seen another county quite like Iredell with this kind of political geography. He discussed globalization, mega-cities with 20+ million population. He discussed the multi-city areas and the fragmentation that has arisen as @ result. Some of the fragmentation has arisen because of traditional jealousies. He said I-85 is one of the major manufacturing corridors in the U. S. He said it was like the "Silk Route" which existed 200 BC. Mr. Gallis defined the various types of commercialism that has existed through the ages. The port cities where the land and sea meet. Then the Age of the Steam Engine, which brought about steamships and railroads. This is the time when Chicago pulled ahead of St. Louis because they became more prevalent in the rail system. In 1850’s the time zones were begun, because time became an important factor. The internal combustion engine and the Age of Oil was another age. Now we are in the Age of High Technology, the satellite, etc. We are able to form a world management association. Regarding sea routes, communication, and global airlines, the question is who will control. The commercial areas in North Carolina are the Research Triangle, the Triad, and the Metro area. The Metro area of Charlotte is tied more to shipping from Charleston than from Wilmington or Morehead City, Gallis said. Jim Lawton said he did not want to live in a metropolitan area. He liked the advantages of living close by such an area, but would like to keep the Statesville area in a more small community setting. County Commissioners Johnson and Madison both expressed views of handling the growth. A part of the county citizens in the south end of the county would not mind paying more taxes for more advantages, while some of the rural people wanted lower taxes. Commissioner Stewart asked about the preservation of agricultural lands. Mr. Gallis addressed the method California is using to preserve its Napa Valley for agricultural use rather than having it developed for housing, etc. Commissioner Madison is not in favor of more government control, he said. WAN 30 199° 783 JAN 30 1995 Mr. Gallis said the country is dynamic. No community can stand still, because the cost for standing still is declining. Commissioner Stewart said she thought the growth is presently being somewhat controlled by lack of available water and sewer. Chairman Haire thanked Mr. Gallis for coming to the meeting and, there being no further comments, adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Next meeting for the board of commissioners will be Thursday, February 2, 1995, 7:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, for a meeting with the recreation advisory board. WM a or ie Clerk to the Board APPROVED: x / 7. rg ar 784 IREDELL COUNTY & CITY OF STATESVILLE RETREAT - APRIL 5, 2993 /79/ MINUTES The Iredell county Commissioners and the Statesville City Council met for 4 day’s retreat on April 5, 1991 at the Catholic Center in Hickory. Those present for the meeting were: County: R. B- Sloan, JYr.-, Chairman Alice Stewart, vice Chairman Sara K. Haire Doug Madison Frank Mitchell staff: Joel Mashburn Bill Pope Susan Goodman Alice Fortner Jerry Lundy Press: Audrey Montgomery, statesville Record & Landmark city Council: Mayor Bentley Jim Lawton Costi Kutteh Willie Williams Rick Dagenhart John Marshall John Gregory Pete Peterson c. 0. Johnson Staff: Pete connet Ralph Staley Eddie Gaines Nancy Davis aBC FUNDS: The first item of discussion was the ABC fund that previously has been allocated to the Statesville City Schools. Now that the merger of the two school systems has transpired, the Statesville City Council had requested that these funds : allocated to the city for other projects. The County rejected this proposal and asked that the funds be allocated to the county so they could continue with the school system. Mayor Bentley said he thinks it is City income. They have asked the local representatives to return it back to the city. Chairman Sloan said the bill was written for the funds to come to the school system. He thinks the school system should continue to get the funds. Rick Dagenhart said it is not included in the merger plan. Chairman Sloan said it was not involved in the drawing of the plan. After further discussion, it was decided they would return to this subject later. TRAVEL AND TOURISM. The travel and tourism board has produced two brochures. Has spent a little less than $50,000 in two years. Discussion was held around the idea to maintain the brochures ana let the travel and tourism board become defunct. CIVIC CENTER. This was discussed with the idea that ig it were a countywide project with Mooresville, Troutman, and Harmony, a central location would be the fairgrounds. The county is putting $100,000 into the fairgrounds in the next two to three years. The question was raised if this would be a good location for the civic 789 center. Commissioner Stewart said she did not think the support is there for a countywide civic center. Jim Lawton said he did not think it is there as a city. Regarding the funds, there is $1.2 million on hand now from the hotel/motel tax. $500,000 is coming in annually. Mooresville is passing a bill for a 2% hotel-motel tax also. A discussion was held about a civic center authority. Chairman Sloan said he was not in favor of using ad valorem taxes. John Gregory mentioned getting a committee to work on this project. AIRPORT FUNDING: The airport funding and the magnitude of the project were discussed. It is estimated to be a five-year project. WATER AND SEWER: Water and sewer lines were discussed. Tne boards have been operating under a 70/30 participation in the past. Statesville said they would not participate in the 70/30 again. The treatment capacity for sewer is 15 million gallons. Water flow volume is 12 million. In a drought season it drops to nine million. Presently Statesville is supplying water to West Iredell Water Department and Troutman. SALES TAX: The boards discussed the proposed one-cent sales tax increase the coming year. TIPPING FEES: Mr. Mashburn explained the tipping fees. ABC FUNDS: The board discussed the ABC funds again and decided they could use these funds for the DARE program. CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS: The boards decided to get back together on August 5, 1991 and explore merger during 91-92 of certain departments. Specific ones mentioned were recreation, inspections and planning, fire marshal, and purchasing. SO Brkt L Clerk to the Board APPROVED: 786 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met with the Iredell County Recreation Advisory Board for a joint meeting. The meeting was the recreation advisory board’s regular monthly meeting. Those present from the county commissioners’ board were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Kim Gallyon, Recreation Advisory Board and members of the Recreation staff Carson Fisher, Staff engineer The following Recreation Advisory Board members were present: John Greene, Chairman Bill Benfield Mike Griffin Alan Lewis Woody Childers Jim Head Barbara Thorsen Godfrey Williams Delbert Dickens The Recreation Advisory Board discussed their plans for developing the parks and applying for grants. Mr. Mashburn said as of 6/30/94 there was $220,711 in the Parks Reserve Fund. This does not include the funds that will be left in the 1994-95 budget. It was understood by the county commissioners that the advisory board’s intention was to develop the four parks from contributions from the private sector. Mr. Mashburn said the N. C. Corps of Engineers has given a positive response to the grading that is needed for the south Iredell park. Carson Fisher said the topo map will be finished in the next couple of weeks. Commissioner Madison said he did not remember the board offering to participate in the construction of the park. It was mentioned that the park should be done in stages, starting the park at the front. The main concerns would be for safety and that the tax dollars are well spent. Mr. Mashburn said there will be $400,000 available in just about five years. Commissioner Madison said that it is understood that the money will go to four different parks. The matching funds from the communities will be distributed back into the community from which the funds are collected. Mr. Green said he hoped the county commissioners would give consideration to being flexible in the area of purchasing land for the parks. Kim Gallyon said in order to apply for a grant you have to have the title to the property and you have to have a plan. Commissioner Madison said there needed to be a lot of public involvement. The board members said the money would definitely have to be divided into four equal amounts. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to have four sub-funds for the four parks. - 187 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mr. Mashburn said the funds that are contributed to the park are pe considered public funds Whew they are turned over to the county. They will go directly into whichever of the four park accounts the donor designates. Z7ntn ait 6/15/96 . The board of commissioners discussed a proposed budget for the development of South Iredell Park. MOTION from Commissioner Madison that a budget for the South Iredell Park be presented to the county commissioners before the money is spent. The budget should also include a time line. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Stewart raised the question on whether or not the board would vote to buy land for the parks. The recreation advisory board members requested that the county commissioners not make a ruling on this at the present time, that they remain flexible. If the occasion arises that the county commissioners are asked to vote on the acquisition of land, the board will act at that time. ADJOURN: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adjourn the meeting until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1995, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, for a closed session to discuss land acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 4 : a - thhe Ly Sir Lpt L- Clerk to the Board a APPROVED: SWE, e 788 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1995 ~- 4:00 p.m. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in an adjourned session on Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at 4:00 p.m. for a closed session. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to enter closed session as permitted by G.S. 143-318.11(5) for discussion of land acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ) f aes , Bc VA tt. SPEC HL Clerk to the Board 9 oe APPROVED: —/2 /%J 789 790 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in a briefing session at 5:30 p.m. (delayed because of the executive session at 4:00 p.m. which lasted until 5:30 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Rodney Proctor, Sheriff’s Department Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning & Development Bill Mashburn, Health Director Rodney Proctor discussed the request for a grant the sheriff’s department is requesting. There are no local funds required, he said. This is a Crime Commission grant. They expect a saving of $3,000 to $4,000 annually on photos. They will know by April 15th whether the grant has been approved. Cecil Maynor and Dottie Harris made a request of $2155 for seed money to start a program that would be funded by the private/public sectors working together. They said this would be a one-time funding request. Other items on the agenda were discussed in preparation for the 7:00 p.m. meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. 4p 4 Mae ZetDpte Clerk to the Board APPROVED: — —’/2/ J Gf IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 1995, 7:00 P.M. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Absent: Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning & Development Don Wall, DSS Director and staff members Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn asked that the agenda be adjusted to add an item that was inadvertently omitted. MOTION from Chairman Haire to make the adjustment. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS ~- IREDELL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT OFFICE: This office received state recognition for meeting and exceeding their goals. The office received a certificate and a placque of recognition for their work. Chairman Haire presented these to the staff members of the Child Support Enforcement Office at this time. Mrs. Cathy Williams, director of the unit, accepted and made a short speech of appreciation to her staff. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD DOMICILIARY HOMES ADVISORY BOARD - ANNUAL REPORT - MRS. GERTRUDE INGRAM, CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Ingram gave the annual report as required by this committee’s bylaws. They have 292 beds for patients domiciled in the rest homes. They make quarterly and annual visits to the homes as well as friendly visits to the homes to check on the care given to the patients. Their chief concern is the constant turnover in staff at the homes, which is due to the low pay of the workers. Mrs. Ingram recognized Mrs. Lottie Massey, Centralina Council of Governments, when she finished her presentation. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD - ANNUAL REPORT: Mrs. Lottie Massey gave the annual report for this board in the absence of the co-chairmen, Betty Lowrance and Louise Cook. They have a total of 718 beds for nursing home care. They make quarterly visits to the nursing homes and numerous friendly visits. On behalf of the board of commissioners, Chairman Haire thanked the volunteers on the two boards for their service to the county. SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF GRANT i FEB 07 1995 V 791 FEB 97 1995 APPLICATION: The sheriff’s department will be requesting funds for computer software and equipment to upgrade their technology for law enforcement. They can apply for a grant that will be approximately $100,000. This is one of the three priority areas for the matching grants to be used. The grant will come from the Governor’s Crime Commission. The grant will be 75% state/federal funds and a 25% local match fund. No money is being requested at this time. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the request for approval to submit the grant application. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR REMAINING IN CONSORTIUM FOR RECEIVING & UTILIZING GRANTS: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the following resolution. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRALINA JOB TRAINING CONSORTIUM WHEREAS, the counties of Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, and Union as independent and contiguous units of general purpose local government do hereby agree to continue as the Centralina Job Training Consortium to act jointly as a Service Delivery Area (SDA) under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of 1982, as amended. WHEREAS, certain technical revisions to the original "Articles of Association" and subsequent amendments have been made for Program years 94 and 95 and have been executed by the Chairman of this Board on behalf of this county, subject to ratification of such action by this Board; now, therefore it is RESOLVED, that the execution of the aforesaid "Articles of Association and Agreement For the Centralina Job Training Consortium" by our Chairman is ratified and adopted by this board. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADVOCATE OF AN ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL - BUDGET AMENDMENT #14-A: Mr. Cecil Maynor and Mrs. Dorothea M. Harrison were present in regard to their request for seed money for their program which is jointly sponsored by Statesville Housing Authority (HUD) /Tri-County Mental Health/Hope Brothers. The funds they require will be used to sponsor the application. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to grant the request for $2,155 and amend the budget for these funds to come from the Contingency Fund and be placed in Special Appropriations for the Alliance of the Mentally I11l Program. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENTS #15, #16, #17, #18, AND #19: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the budget amendments as presented, which are as follows.: #15 Insurance Claims - To recognize revenues received from insurance claims. General Fund $33,425; Solid Waste Fund $9,544. #16 Transfer Funds from Library to Maintenance for labor & equipment rental associated with installation of new carpet at library. $4,660 #17 Elderly & Handicapped Transportation Grant $8,960 from 192 , Fund Balance to Transportation Grant Pass through. #18 To recognize unexpected grant from NC Emergency Management Agency and appropriate capital outlay in ECOM $1,000 #19 To transfer amount budgeted in Fire Marshal’s Capital Outlay Funds to Cont-Other Funds Dept. To reimburse the county-wide fire district for the Suburban being used by Fire Marshal. $20,000 VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays ~ 0. BIDS - REGISTER OF DEEDS: The following bids were received for the imaging system: Cott Systems (imaging system only) $161,613.00 Perceptics Corp. (image conversion only) $134,550.00 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to award the bid to on Systems at $161,613. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays ~ 0. REQUEST FOR REFUND FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS STAMPS PAID FOR BY RYAN HOMES, INC. Mrs. Bell said these stamps were for the time Ryan Homes, Inc. was in bankruptcy. The Register of Deeds Office is requesting that the refund be only for the half that the County receives and the 2% administrative fees that is charged. The ff bankruptcy court told the Register of Deeds that they would have to refund the money that Ryan Homes paid in error. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the refund for revenue stamps for Ryan Homes in the amount of $3,708.72 as recommended by Mrs. Bell. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays ~ 0. CONVERSION EQUIPMENT FOR IMAGING SYSTEM: A question was raised about the image conversion at $134,550. Commissioner Madison suggested, and the other board members concurred, that VY Mrs. Bell should make that request in her budget for FY 95-96. BIDS - SOCIAL SERVICES DIVIDER PANELS FOR CHILD SUPPORT OFFICE: The following bids were received: J Bumbarger’s Office Equipment no bid Starrrette’s Office Systems $24,845.85 Office Interiors of Winston-Salem $25,150.37 Both bids were for the same brand and model of equipment. The staff recommends Starrette’s low bid, which is also the more desirable of the two bids. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to award the bid to Starrette’s office Systems at $24,845.85. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Boone) . REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 30, 1995 AUDIT CONTRACT. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the audit contract for June 30, 1995 fiscal year. The contract is with Foster & McLelland, PA, CPA’s, and is in the amount of $24,400. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays ~- 0. 3 FEB 07 1995 793 FEB 07 1995 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REALLOCATION OF DENTAL HYGIENIST II POSITION: The health department has requested that two positions be reallocated from the one Dental Hygienist II position. They would like to use the funds for this one position for a Dental Assistant and a Health Educator II for the remainder of the 94-95 budget year and continue with the same plan into 95-96 fiscal year. The will allow them to continue their services plus add a vital staff position to the Health Education/Health Promotion team, the health department staff stated. With the amount of revenues they will receive, no additional money will be required, Beth Pope stated. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to reallocate the two positions as requested by the health department staff. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. TAXPAYER’S REQUEST - THOMAS J. BRADY: Mr. Mashburn discussed this with the board. Mr. Brady acquired this property after the first of the calendar year, and the tax bill went to the former owner and were not conveyed on to Mr. Brady, so Mr. Brady was not aware that the taxes were due until he received a notification from the tax office. Mr. Brady was requesting that the County Commissioners refund the interest and penalty, which Mr. Mashburn explained that the General Statutes did not permit county commissioners to do this, as they would be personally liable for the taxes if they released them, Mr. Mashburn said. Mr. Mashburn said he ws not sure if the board can waive the $10 garnishment fee. MOTION from Commissioner Boone that if it is legal, Mr. Brady be refunded his garnishment fee of $10. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. TOUR DUPONT BICYCLE RACE - ENDORSEMENT TO CROSS IREDELL COUNTY WITH TOUR: MOTION from Commissioner Madison that the board give written permission for them to come through Iredell County and endorse the activities as requested. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES FUNDING FOR THE YOUTH HOME REVISED: The additional funding for the youth home is being requested for a contract with Youth Home, Inc. for recruiting, training, and evaluating the youth home parents at the current youth home. This program will start before the end of this fiscal year and carry into FY 95-96. The current youth home parents are county employees, but we will be contracting for the service through Youth Home, Inc. when the current youth home parents retire at the end of September 1995. The grant money applied for is $21,600, and does not require an additional county match. MOTION from Chairman Haire to approve the Community-Based Alternatives revision as requested. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. CONSIDERATION OF DELETING ARTICLE III, SECTION 6-61 THROUGH 6- 68 OF COUNTY CODE (TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED EARTH BY LANDFARMING) SECOND READING: This deletion was considered at the January i7, 1995 meeting of the board and passed on a 4-1 vote. To change the code requires a unanimous vote on the first reading. Since there was not a unanimous vote, a second reading is required by the General Statutes. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to delete Article III, * 794 Section 6-61 through Section 6-68 of County Code (Treatment of Contaminated Earth by Landfarming) . VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Boone). APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 15, 1995, JANUARY 17, 1995 (3:00 P.M.), JANUARY 17, 1995 (7:00 P.M.), JANUARY 24, 1995, AND JANUARY 30, 1995 MEETINGS: MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the captioned minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS None to announce. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD. MOTION to table from Commissioner Madison. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMITTEE: The following nominations were made: Commissioner Boone nominated Mike Overcash. w bed John Schaffer. Commissioner Madison nominated Jeff McKay. Commissioner Boone nominated Dr. Pam Sholar. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table the nominations and appoint these four persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. These are three-year appointments, beginning March 16, 1995 and concluding March 15, 1998. DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Mrs. Joanne Sharpe Mills to serve a three-year term on this board. Her new term begins on 2/16/95 and concludes 2/15/98. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Mills by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes ~- 4; Nays - 0. FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS: Commissioner Madison made the following nominations: John David Gaither Steve Cash Harold Arthurs, Alternate MOTION from Commissioner Boone to close the nominations and appoint these three persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: The following FEB a7 19965 795 FEB 07 1905 nominations were made: Commissioner Boone nominated L. W. Lambert. Chairman Haire nominated Bill Morrow. Chairman Haire nominated Dan Schmidt. Commissioner Madison nominated Bob Privette. Commissioner Madison nominated Dick Pearce. There were no other nominations for the regular members. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint these five persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW - ALTERNATE MEMBER: Commissioner Boone nominated Hal Jolly to serve as the alternate member. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Jolly by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN TO THE SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: Chairman Haire nominated Bill Morrow as chairman of the board. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close and elect Bill Morrow by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison nominated Bob Privette to serve as vice chairman of the special board of equalization and review. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Bob Privette by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. OUR REGION TOMORROW: The following nominations were made: Chairman Haire nominated Earl McClary to the Infrastructure Task Force. Commissioner Madison nominated Robert D. Jones to the Work Force Preparation Task Force. There is no set term, but the appointments will be for the duration of the project. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint these two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION to table the appointment of Cohesiveness and Collaborative Action among Jurisdictions Task Force Member until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS REQUEST OF UPGRADE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POSITION: Chairman Haire said this matter would require a closed session since it is the discussion of personnel, G.S. 143-318.11(6). The board entered executive session on Chairman Haire’s motion and a 4 96 unanimous vote of the four members present. MOTION from Chairman Haire to return to regular session. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to go into closed session as permitted under G.s. 143-318.11(4). VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to return to regular session. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. LOWE’S HOME CENTERS, INC. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. proposes to locate a warehouse facility containing approximately one million square feet of building space upon tracts of land located near the intersection of Tomlin Mill Road and Fairmount Road in Iredell County; and WHEREAS, said facility will add in excess of $40 million to the tax base of Iredell County and will generate up to 600 jobs when the facility is fully completed; and WHEREAS, there exists inadequate infrastructure in the area to support and accommodate said facility; and WHEREAS, Iredell County possesses the authority pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 153(a)-149, to levy property taxes for purposes including water, sewer, structural and natural storm water and drainage systems; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners feels that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Iredell County that adequate infrastructure be in place to support a facility of such magnitude and impact to the extent it is economically feasible. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners: i. That at such time as the Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners has determined that adequate and suitable commitments have been made by Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. for the erection of the distribution facility contemplated on the premises described above, Iredell County will construct an elevated water storage tank in the vicinity and contract with Iredell Water Corporation for the maintenance of same, construct a package sewage treatment facility in the vicinity and contract with Lowe’s Home Centers. Inc or some reputable public utility for the maintenance of same, and contract for the construction of suitable storm water management structures and contract with Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. for the maintenance and management of same. 2. The Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners and the Clerk to the Board are authorized to enter into such agreements as are necessary to effect the intent of this resolution. 3. The financial commitment of Iredell County pursuant hereto shall not exceed the sum of $875,000, and will be invested over a five-year period. The investment made pursuant hereto shall be based upon the formula of Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc.’s total invetment (tax base) multiplied by the present tax rate ($0.45/$100) multiplied by five years. The investment will commence in fiscal year 1996-1997. 4. The County Manager and the County Attorney will determine 7 FEB 07 1995 197 798 FEB 07 7905 that suitable easements and rights of way exist prior to the expenditure of the funds committeed hereby. This the 7th day of February, 1995. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Boone). ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC, on February 21, 1995. ies cal se Clerk to the Board approveo: UG Ye IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 ~- BRIEFING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 1995, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC, for a briefing session prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, (arriving at approximately 6:00 p.m.) David A. Boone, Vice Chairman (presided at the meeting) Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Bill Mashburn, Health Director Vice Chairman Boone called the meeting to order, and the board members discussed the agenda. Mr. Bill Mashburn discussed the three items he has on the agenda, and Commissioner Boone gave information from the health board in regard to the items. The board members discussed the state watershed regulations and the possibility that they may be appealed by the current legislature. Representative Frank Mitchell had inquired what the county commissioners’ opinion was on this matter. The board members discussed their various views of the current laws on this, and after a discussion, it was decided that each member should probably contact Mr. Mitchell and voice individual opinions. MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn updated the board on various department matters. The communications equipment has been installed for ECOM, and they are working out the "bugs" in it. There are no major problems so far. Larry Dickerson, ECOM Manager, invites all the county commissioners to come and see the new equipment. There was an old fuel tank discovered at the fairgrounds recently when holes were being drilled for new power line poles. The staff is working on removal of the tank and taking care of the soil as required. Mr. Mashburn said he has met with the representatives from the Towns of Davidson, Cornelius, and Mooresville, and with Mecklenburg County concerning a cablevision franchise ordinance with Prestige Cablevision Company. Charlotte-Mecklenburg has a full-time staff person working on cablevision and is drafting an ordinance and coming up with some preliminary numbers for each of the governments involved to review. Sidney Weisner, animal control officer, has reported rabies found in animals in neighboring counties. One rabid animal was confirmed in Iredell County last year, but none have been seen this year. They will be having extra rabies clinics to help combat the problen. Jerry Lundy gave a report on the housing numbering project. He said they were up-to-date on the house numbering. They are now doing the new construction. They anticipate 30 to 60 days in cleanup work. They are assigning numbers to all the subdivision lots for future use. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. for a thirty-minute break prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. c¢p 2) 799 FEB 21 1995 800 rr Clerk to the Board 3 / 4 if cs APPROVED: ae 7 J C Auth DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SECTION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY This is to certify that the micrographics appearing on this film are true and accurate reproductions of records originated during the normal course of business by the IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS andconsistof = AMINU TES, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS The records begin with ___ VOLUME. QO DATE oe bk /6, (7 93 : PAGE. / and end with _ __PLATBOOK. 2.8 ________DATE_ Febéun ry 24/295 PAGE. 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This is further to certify that the microphotography processes were accomplished by the undersigned on the date and at the reduction ratio indicated below. Date filming of this reel began: a YAN L218 Reduction Ratio _, 5 Pa x Date filming of this reel ended ae Microfilm Camera Operator IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met at 7:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson 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 Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Johnson 3 Lf s Xo f/ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE arene ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA: The county manager made some recommendations for adjustment of the agenda and the agenda was adjusted on a MOTION from Chairman Haire and a unanimous vote of the board. SPECIAL RESOLUTION HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION REQUESTED TO BE RAISED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Commissioner Boone read the resolution that was being proposed for adoption. There is a bill in the General Assembly on this matter, Mr. Boone said, and our legislators have asked for some guidance for the Iredell County Commissioners. For that reason this resolution was proposed. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adopt the following resolution as just read by himself: WHEREAS, the ad valorem property tax imposes an especially heavy burden on senior citizen homeowners living on fixed incomes; and WHEREAS, inflation has greatly reduced the value in current dollars of the existing homestead exemption; and WHEREAS, the revenue loss caused by the proposed increase in the homestead exemption would total less than one-tenth of one per cent of the Iredell County budget; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that we, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, do hereby endorse and support legislation to raise from $15,000 to $20,000 the amount of the value of residential property excluded from taxation under the Homestead Exemption; and from $11,000 to $15,000 the maximum income level below which a taxpayer qualifies for the exemption. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1 FEB 2 1 1008 FEB 2 1 1098 Chairman Adopted 2/21/95. VOTING ON MOTION: Ayes =- 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD BROWN PORTER, REGARDING TAX REFUND REQUEST: Mr. Porter requested a refund of his taxes for which he thought he property was over valued. The years he questioned were 1989-1993. However, in discussing the matter with Mr. Porter, it was learned that he did not fill out the proper forms to make the request, and it was stated to him that county commissioners cannot legally forgive taxes and penalties. He finally agreed that he would accept the refund of a one-day penalty when he came to the office and could not see someone until the following day. During that 24-hour period, his tax increased by about $5, according to Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor. Chairman Haire said according to the information available to the county commissioners, they did not have the authority to forgive the taxes. Mr. Wesiner spoke and recommended that the board not forgive the taxes because it is not in according with the General Statues to do so. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to rebate the interest from the date he offered to pay the bill until today and accept his payment of taxes. (Note: This is one day’s interest at approximately $5.00.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS RELEASES AND REFUNDS, JANUARY 1995: Mr. Weisner submitted the releases and refunds for the month of January 1995 and said they were in order. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the releases and refunds for January 1995. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The following is the list presented: RELEASES AND REFUNDS, MONTH OF JANUARY 1995 REFUNDS American Honda Finance Corp. P. O. Box 1027 Alpharetta, GA 30230 86.58 Eva K. Brawley Route 2, Box 414 Mooresville, NC 28115 33.91 Grier E. Brown P. O. Box 1454 Mooresville, NC 28115 50.40 Ronald L. & Rebecca Clodfelter 946 Shearers Road Mooresville, NC 28115 72.14 Cumulus Fibres, Inc. P O Box 669609 Charlotte, NC 28266 624.38 Charles Wayne Davis 1679 Triplett Road Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 14.40 Lois B. Floyd 552 Georgia Avenue Statesville, NC 28677 10.80 Hunter S. Freeze P O Box 282 Troutman, NC 28166 49.20 (Town of Troutman taxes refunded.) Andreas C & Jo Ann Fugitt 460 Johnson Dairy Road Mooresville, NC 28115 59.94 Opah R. & Ruby Stevenson Gaither Route 18, Box 292 Statesville, NC 28677 69.85 Jerry Creighton Hager Route 2, Box 171-A2 Troutman, NC 28166 100.47 Robert & Rachel Hannibal 584 Lakeview Shores Loop Mooresville, NC 28115 12.44 J. D. Hudspeth Route 8, Box 756 Mooresville, NC 28115 26.40 Jon Combs & Ronda Johnson 176 Journeys End Statesville, NC 28677 83.88 Herman David Kester, II 425 Georgia Avenue Trooutman, NC 28166 17.01 Shirley S. Lewis P O Box 6554 Statesville, NC 28677 16.56 Richard D. McGinnis P O Box 2152 Hickory, NC 28603 52.80 Sonja S. Plyler P O Box 661 Troutman, NC 28166 169.24 Leonard F & Edith Scarborough 128 Big Forest Drive Statesville, NC 28677 76.36 Jeffrey A & Ronda Taylor 113 Flatrock Lane Statesville, NC 28677 4.80 Faye Heglar Weast 600 Wiggins Road Mooresville, NC 28115 18.36 Dale M. & Linda Wilcox FEB 21 1995 FEB 21 1995 221 Edison Drive, West Statesville, NC 28677 L. R. Wooten 162 Stamey Farm Road Statesville, NC 28677 Faron David & Alison F. Young Route 8, Box 457 Statesville, NC 28677 TOTAL REFUNDS: TROUTMAN: RELEASES Brian Chapman James E & Mary Kipka Ruth H. Adkins Lathan G. Ostwalt P O Suther Estate Christopher C. Richard Joseph C. Patton Hoyte & Bever Pope Gary Todd Williams Davis Oil Company of Statesville Davis Oil Company of Statesville Lynette John Goodwin " Anthony Wayne Roberts Karen D Reavis Ronald P & J Murray Statesville Flour Mills Marissa Nickles Robert M Shumaker Lynn R Moose Billy H Nicholson Louis H Lindley Kenneth A. Koontz Leroy C. Plyler Corriher Mobile Homes Ronald Lee Halil Nellie Fox Heirs Mark Pruitt Henry F Hinson Aldie Ray Estep William B Davis Loretta Ann Osborne W R Daniel Associates Randy Lee Rodden Julie Heath Burger S & W Chemical Gary Lee Anderson Theritha Cowan James E Moose Evelyn D Coleman Christopher Harrison Jerry R Watkins Jr Lee Finley Barnett Matthew D Laczko Alford Debra Lockman " Phyllis B. Mills James R Laws James Ronald Waugh 66.70 1,672.74 49.20 24.75 49.50 11.25 196.38 159.69 81.08 36.54 50.85 51.48 (39.60) 69.30 52.65 (52.65) 17.60 16.25 309.38 2,395.17 99.00 42.57 30.42 20.30 18.05 47.88 11.97 198.00 2.87 11.25 99.00 30.06 9.00 7.65 14.72 41.27 185.72 12.33 356.40 11.61 152.24 51.48 31.13 1.65 36.43 75.92 84.15 27.05 14.67 50.72 14.09 9.50 Amelia F Jackson Larry Wayne Ford Fred Sanders Smith South River Baptist Church Johnathan Christie Lucille Long Barbara W Stevenson Junior May Steven L Combs Willliam D Hutchens Dwayne E Benge Mark S Omdalen Howard Dean Gaither Bradley Chappell Richard Walker Jason C. Poole Rudy Ketchie Corriher Mobile Homes Jim Franklin Streetman Sharon M Reeves Charles D Stephens Lacy Campbell Jr Sharon Drake Herman Steelman Harold Marlow Frank J Brotherton Isela Cherry Kathy Campbell c F Linker Heirs " - Iredell Fiber, Inc. Wendy Shakelton Phyllis Boone Harvey Lee Myers Jeffrey C Connolly Jimmy D Crane Donald E Carr Kelly Jo Stamey Kenneth C Secrest James J Nelson Sr. Donald Wayne Church Mile Transportation Lisa Anne Seropian Uwe Kutschenko Dennis T Hallman Seburn Crocker Chad Brent Sides Curtis George Bryan Keith George Edward W Elam Nellie Mae Karriker Holland Transfer " Robert A Fisher Goerge Westmoreland, Jr. David J Armstrong American Honda Finance Co. James Thomas Gaither Robert Alan Fisher Shelby K Misher Randy Lee Rodden Joseph B Talton Angela G Gryder Harold E Abercrombie Brice Campbell Mock Motorsports, Inc. Jeffrey Lynn Ammon Lloyd J Driscoll 1, 4, FEB 21 1995 21.06 55.31 43.20 6.98 2.57 16.65 9.99 12.21 6.26 95.13 17.46 34.02 44.82 25.86 162.14 118.35 27.78 980.00 122.85 34.20 14.72 39.42 25.07 -81 5.25 18.68 17.96 17.10 105.29 296.37 296.37 296.37 720.05 69.66 22.14 6.39 3.74 28.02 7.72 56.57 13.23 26.33 99.00 14.85 32.27 4.50 50.93 17.91 75.20 9.99 18.86 24.98 21.47 25.29 25.29 2.25 8.33 25.16 86.58 15.05 23.04 2.07 15.75 13.86 61.74 56.57 1.13 37.22 45.59 83.70 Mavie Bryan Brown Johnny V Byers James E & Mary Kipka Gelo Corp. " Marion A. Forsack ‘* Volvo Leasing Inc. Jerry Blankenship Doris Ann Brown Tammy Meadows Benfield Glenn G Gibson Margaret Griffin Janice J Everidge Phillip T Fox Donald McLain James Cook S& J Seburn Crocker US Motorsports Redemption Baptist Church Henry Freeze Gary Alan Hawks Bobby Eugene Reavis Mildred P perkins Gary W Porter Eva K Brawley Eva K Brawley " Southern National Minnie Mullis Smith James B Brewer Marilyn B Nicholson Edd T Furr John W Campbell " Seburn Smith Crocker Herbert Elmo Roberts Steven G Simmons Leonard C Keith Richard Moore Harold Dale Gilley Ralph Feimster Rashmikant Patel Ford Motor Credit Co. James E Allen Hugh L McLean Stuart D Schotte Charles A Steele Mildred S Ostwalt Gena G Abernethy Brenda S Ogburn William M Ogburn Herbert L Todd James D Sipes Nancy Hancock Zemmie Elledge Sidney R Cline James M Spillman Roger Dale Boger Helen P Felts Eunice Bumgarner Dyson Ivan A Johnson Heath Daniel Washam Larry E Nichols " FEB 94 1995 27.77 5.43 49.50 247.46 247.46 247.46 247.46 93.64 67.10 22.55 14.22 24.98 28.43 44.55 7.38 4.10 7.52 7.25 17.91 3,069.25 42.48 40.50 10.80 10.76 41.27 7.25 10.09 7.70 46.31 5.76 61.74 5.76 61.74 72.63 1.35 103.37 78.66 6.75 37.56 34.56 19.17 36.00 7.63 13.73 tleed 22.64 7.25 2.21 72.63 1.35 16.70 77.58 3.02 58.19 14.81 101.75 4.50 18.23 56.66 22.05 33.21 5.63 63.81 39.65 43.70 88.47 12.11 15.62 12.29 12.92 " 2:40 Thomas Keith Clark 255.69 Theresa G Haire 34.61 William A Bradshaw 6.39 Joseph F Bunton 89.19 Henry C Freeze 91.26 Margaret Nina Young 312.16 Jennie W Sloop 27.05 Chalres A Gaither 2.84 Isaac W Crowell 88.74 Four Jays Convenience 16.74 James Ronald Davis 55.80 Donald Gray Mills 17.91 Michael Woodside 22.28 Michael E Neel 54.65 Terry Wayne Pardew 17.91 John F Lenderman 15.44 Raymond Fries 7.29 Constance E Pinion 18.14 Richard Lee Leonard 23.63 James W Gibson 60.35 Richard M Cook 9.41 James David Day 4.10 Melody P Flouton 2.74 James M Surratt -45 Robert S Lackey 14.09 Marvin Brothers 129.87 Anthony Mitchell 28.71 Hitce Steve Darnell 38.93 John Joseph Holly 3.12 Junior Stewart 6.21 Mary Wrenn Mixson 43.16 Claude G Spann 11.07 Robert D Woody 30.96 Daves Auto Repair 261.00 Tommy G Williams $.27 Mark S McCollum 59.63 Debra Caldwell 61.38 John Lester Cornelius 5.98 7 14.55 Lethia Duncan 36.90 Marion A Forsack 104.45 " (93.64) Mazline Phifer 13.01 " 13.01 " 13.01 " 15.93 " 15.93 Jeffrey L Millsaps 6.59 Jean M Rhoads 49.41 TOTAL 23,306.69 SOLID WASTE RELEASES Ruth H Adkins 18.00 Lathan G Ostwalt 18.00 P W Suther Est. 18.00 Ruth D Templeton 36.00 Nellie Fox Heirs 18.00 Bondelia S. Wooten 18.00 Richard E. Walker 18.00 Jason C. Poole 18.00 Eva K Brawley 6.00 “ 9.00 ” 9.00 Marilyn B Nicholson 18.00 7 FEB 21 1998 FEB 91 1005 Edd T Furr 18.00 John W Campbell 18.00 " 18.00 TOTAL 258.00 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Brian Chapman 1.65 Henry F Hinson 2.00 Harl A & Bert Marlow Pe Dennis T. Hallman 3.39 Nellie Mae Karriker +83 American Honda Finance 5.77 Mildred Puck Perkins z.70 Harold Dale Gilley 1.81 Ivan A Johnson -81 Donald Gray Mills 1.19 Terry Wayne Pardew 1.19 TOTAL 22.04 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Christopher Richard 4.95 Kenjneth A. Koontz 2.93 Seburn Crocker 1.09 Angela Graham Gryder 3.77 Seburn Crocker 1.09 Eva K Brawley -60 " -51 " 3.09 “ «Jo * Bed? - eae . Bett Edd T Furr Jr -41 Isaac W Crowell 5.42 James Ronald Davis 3465 TOTAL 35.51 ALL COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES James & Mary Kipka 3.30 Ruth H Adkins 78 Hoyte A & Bever Pope 3.39 Gary Todd Williams 3.43 Davis Oil Company of Statesville (4.62) Davis Oil Company of Statesville 4.62 Lynette J. Goodwin (3.51) Karen Reavis 1.08 Ronald P Murray 20.63 Marissa Nickles 6.60 Robert M Shumaker 2.84 Lynn R Moose 2.03 Billy H Nicholson 1.38 Corriher Mobile HOme 13.20 Nellie Fox Heirs ote Aldie Ray Estep 55 William B & Ly Davis 51 Randy Lee Rodden 12.38 Julie Heath Burger -82 Theritha Cowan 10.15 Evelyn Coleman 2.08 Jerry R Watkins 2.43 Lee Finley Barnett 4.64 Matthew D Laczko 5.61 Alford D Lockman 1.80 8 Phyllis B Mills Amelia F Jackson Larry W Ford South River Baptist Barbara W Stevenson Junior May Lanydex S Combs William D Hutchens Dwayne E Benge Mark S Omdalen Howard D Gaither Richard Walker Jason C Poole Corriher Mobile HOme Sharon M Reeves Herman L Steelman Kathy G Campbell Cc F Linker Heirs i] Iredell Fiber Inc. Harvey Lee Myers G L Wilson Jimmy D Crane Donald E Carr Kenneth C Secrest James J Nelson Sr. Donald W Church Mild Transportation Edward W Elam Jr. Goerge Westmoreland Jr. David James Armstrong James Thomas Gaither Randy Lee Rodden Joseph B Talton Mavie Bryan Brown Johnny V & Peggy Byers James E & Mary Kipka Marion A Forsack Doris Ann Brown Glenn Grover Gibson Margaret P Griffin Donald W McClain James H Cook Redemption Baptist Church Henry C. Freeze Bobby Eugene Reavis Gary W Poreter John W Campbell " Seburn S Crocker Herbert E Roberts Steven G Simmons Leonard C Keith Ford Motor Credit Co. Charles A Steele Mildred Smith Ostwalt Gena Abernethy Herbert L Todd James D Sipes Nancy V hancock .98 3.38 1.40 3.69 .47 61 .81 .38 5.81 1.07 1.07 2.99 10.81 7.89 132.00 2.28 .05 1.14 6.78 18.11 18.11 19.76 314.67 .43 (29.92) (779.07) (609.89) (17.02) (17.02) (27.77) (320.69) FEB 21 199g (17.02) 1.87 .47 -81 1.76 6.60 .99 1.67 .56 1.54 1.00 .96 .92 1.85 .36 3.30 6.24 .87 1.89 2.97 .50 .48 2.83 2.70 72 .48 2,33 2.30 1.28 2.40 51 .92 4.84 .18 3.88 .90 4.22 3.78 1.47 FEB 21 1995 Zemmie M Elledge 2.21 Sidney R Cline 38 Helen P Felts 2.91 Larry E Nichols -82 " - 86 " «i158 Thomas Keith Clark 17.05 William A Bradshaw -43 Henry C Freeze 6.08 Margaret N Young 20.81 Charles A Gaither 19 Michael E Neel 3.64 John F Lenderman 1.03 Raymond C Fries 49 James W Gibson 4.02 Richard M Cook -63 Anthony H Mitchell 1.91 Junior Stewart 41 Robert D Woody 2.06 Dave’s Auto Repair 17.40 Tommy G Williams 35 Mark S McCollum 3.98 Debra Caldwell 4.09 John L Cornelius -40 " a | Marion A Forsack 6.96 8 6.24 Jeffrey L Millsaps 44 Jean M Rhoads 3.29 TOTAL (997.85) HEALTH DEPARTMENT - WIC MONEY FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE BA #20: Mr. Bill Mashburn made the request, which has been approved by the board of health, to purchase equipment that is needed for the WIC Program. The program has been allocated $4,309 because of the increased caseload. They can use these funds for capital outlay purchases that the program needs, thereby reducing the capital outlay funding request for 95-96 fiscal year. FAMILY PLANNING GRANT - BA #20: There was also a request from Mr. Mashburn, and approved by the board of health, to recognize state funds for preventive Health Budget to increase the state allocation of the Family Planning Grant by $4,309. BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER GRANT - BA #20: This request is also for recognizing additional state funds for the Breast and Cervical Cancer program, amended by $14,988. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve all three of these requests for Budget Amendment #20. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CAPITAL PROJECT FUND FOR SOUTH IREDELL PARK FUND, BA #21: Mrs. Blumenstein said the money for this specail Capital Project Fund comes from the Special Revenue Fund set up a couple of years ago. The funds set up in this Capital Project is approximatley 1/4 of the amount that is in the fund at this time. As additional transfers are made to the Special Revenue Fund in the future, 1/2 of the funds will be put in this Capital Project Fund for the South Iredell Park. Funds being transferred at this time is $75,000. MOTION from Commisisoner Madison to approve the Capital Project Fund Ordinance and Budget Amendment #21, as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. The ordinance reads as follows: 10 010 CAPITAL PROJECT FUND South Iredell Park Fund Iredell County, North Carolina Be It Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following project will be financed by this fund: South Iredell Park $75,000 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Porject Fund will be provided from the following sources: Transfer from Special Revenue Fund- Parks Projects . 73,307 Interest on investments 1,693 - x $75,000 Section 3. This Capital project Fund shall continue until the project £5 complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager of his designee. This ordinance being duly adopted the 21st day of February, 1995. . / acd, Mtr / Chairman REQUEST TO SOLICIT ON COUNTY PROPERTY: A form for Request for Permission to Solicit on County Property was submitted to the board for approval, as required by the Personnel Policy. Social Services is requesting a Blue Jeans Dress Down Day at DSS with staff members paying to wear the blue jeans and the funds going to promote their social services programs. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the request for solitication as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SOLID WASTE - OVERTIME AT THE LANDFILL, BA #22: Mrs. Blumenstein explained this request. The landfill is required to cover all solid waste be out of the baler at the end of each day. It was thought that there were funds budgeted for overtime to handle the coverage at the end of the day; however, this has not proven to be the case. Therefore, a request is being made for additional funds in the amount of $12,000 for overtime salaries to handle this work at the end of the work day. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #22 for overtime at the landfill. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 2/2/95, 2/7/95 ADJOURNED SESSION, AND 2/7/95 BRIEFING: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the minutes for the three meetings stated above. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - QO. i1 FEB 21 1908 ANNOUNCEMENT OF OCCURRING VACANCIES ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcement was made by Chairman Haire: Troutman Board of Adjustment (1 regular and 1 alternate) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OUR REGION TOMORROW - MOTION from Commissioner Madison to appoint Patricipa Rickard to the Infrasctucture Task Force and Mr. McClary, who has already been appointed to the Infrastructure Task Force (2/7/95) be moved to the Cohesiveness and Collaborative Action Among Jurisdictions Task Force. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Chairman Haire nominated Becki Leonard to serve on the Nursing Home Advisory Board for a one-year orientation term. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Leonard by acclamation and to table the remaining nominations until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays - 0- RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Stewart nominated Ms. Judy Sharpe to serve the unexpired term on the Recreation Advisory Board. This term expires on December 31, 1996. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Sharpe by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays - 0- MEETING SCHEDULED WITH THE IREDELL / STATESVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD I8 CANCELLED: Mr. Mashburn announced that the 2/28/95 meeting with the Iredell/statesville School Board has been cancelled since this is the same night as the Mooresville Chamber Banquet. Mr. Mashburn and Dr. Register will get back together and work out a suitable date for both boards. CLOSED SESSION - PROPERTY ACQUISITION, G. 8. 143-318.11(5): MOTION from Chairman Haire to go into closed session in accordance with G. S. 143-318.11(5) regarding property acquisition. VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays - 0- MOTION to return to regular session from Chairman Haire. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p-m. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 5:00 p-m., Briefing, South Wing Conference Room, and 7:00 p-M., county Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Meeting Street, Statesville, NC. J 4 j f Clerk to the Board APPROVED: _.3/7/¢/ 12 012 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 - BRIEFING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session at 5:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire REVIEW OF AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn led the board in reviewing the agenda items for the seven o’clock meeting. Mr. Lundy discussed the public hearings scheduled for the evening, and Mr. Mashburn discussed the industrial revenue bonds for Purina. Other items on the agenda were discussed with the various department heads. Following the agenda review, the board discussed the jail construction plans. Commissioner Boone, who is on the Jail Study Committee, discussed the negatives to the merger with Catawba- Burke~Iredell County jail authority, using the jail that is already constructed in Burke County. He said the negatives were: 1. Will not meet the needs £6F'is-20 years. Our needs will be for 100 beds in the next 15-20 years. 2. Fifty miles to Morganton (one way). Sheriff is concerned about the distance. Catawba County would have been a better site. 3. Stability of Burke County government is questioned. Other alternatives Commissioner Boone mentioned are: 1. Building a free-standing building next to the existing jail and law enforcement center. He understands the law requires 1995 building code standards for the entire building if it is over 50% renovated. Mr Boone thought this could be done for about the cost of the regional jail. The advantages, he said, is that the regional jail is available right now. Mr. Mashburn inquired what the board had in mind for the future briefings. Commissioner Stewart said she did not intend for the board to not discuss the various items on the agenda at the regular meeting. She thought the public wanted to hear the deliberations involved in the decisions. There being no other business to bring fore the board, Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. es oe r o the Board APPROVED: Ke SAGs rabesngg— MA 07 1995 013 MAR 07 1995 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 7, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. MEETING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson 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 Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Carson Fisher, Engineer Lynn Niblock, Director of Inspections Angie Renegar, Fire Marshal’s and Engineer’s Office Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn made some recommendations and the board approved the adjustments to the agenda on a motion from Chairman Haire. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS: Mr. Mashburn explained the County Employee Suggestion Program. He announced the first winner of the program award, Mrs. Angie Renegar, who works in the office of the fire marshal and staff engineer. Mrs. Renegar was presented a check for $150 from Chairman Haire for her suggestion, which was a diagram to post over each copy machine illustrating how to do two-sided copying. This will result ina large saving of paper. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD: None scheduled. PUBLIC HEARINGS STEVE ROMITO, PRES., R. D. MONROE, INC., PROPERTY CASE #9502-1 AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN, RE: CASE #9502-1: Mr. Jerry Lundy identified this property on the zoning map, which is located in Chambersburg Township on Salisbury Highway 70E and Nabors Road (SR 2357) and is to be rezoned from RA to M-1. The planning board unanimously voted to approve the rezoning request on 2/1/95. Chairman Haire opened the floor for public comments. No comments were made either for or against the rezoning request. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan to show an Industrial classification. VOTING: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. 014 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the rezoning of this property from RA to M-1, as recommended by the Iredell County Planning Board. This property is located at the corner of Highway 70E and Nabors Road (SR 2357), more specifically described as Lot 84, Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 5M. VOTING: Ayes ~- 5; Nays ~ oO. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing. STEVE SCHMITT, AGENT FOR FLOYD O. COLLINS PROPERTY, CASE 9502- 2 AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN, RE: 9502-2: Mr. Lundy identified this property on the Iredell County Zoning Map and explained the project, which is a request for a portion of the 112-acre tract to be rezoned from R-20 and NB to NB(CUD). Pians are to build a restaurant and shops on the property with access to water for boat traffic to these public facilities. Chairman Haire opened the floor for public comment. Those speaking were: Steve Schmitt, architect for the project. He explained the restaurant project and the retail shops. He had drawings that he showed to the board. Others speaking were: Harry Kirk, an adjoining property owner. Against the rezoning. Bill Toller- Resident. Concerned about the one-lane traffic on the bridge nearby. Mentioned a petition that was presented to the planning board against the rezoning. Steve Schmitt-Said there were 112 acres in this tract, and 2 1/2 acres are currently in NB and they are proposing to rezone seven acres to NB. They are planning a restaurant with waterfront dining facilities. They will also be requesting the waters to be rezoned to NB (CUD). They will be requiring boat slips for the boats to anchor when they come to the shops and to the restaurant. There will be no long-term boat docking, no sale of petroleum for the boats, and no boating service. The seating capacity for the restaurant will be up to 300 seats. At the present time they do not have a particular rest:urant owner. They plan for 17,400 square feet footprint. It will be a multi-story or a story and a half. The sewage system is under consideration and they hope to have sewage service from the Town of Mooresville. Ginger Toller. Lives very close. Said her concern is for safety, both on the water with the boat traffic and across the one~- way bridge. Mr. Schmitt-Said the petition that has been mentioned as having been turned over to the planning board did not contain names of people who were adjacent to the property. He thought their interest was more regional and not adjacent to the actual property. Commissioner Boone asked about the other property not involved in the rezoning request that belongs to the same property owner. Mr. Schmitt said they planned to put in residential development on the remainder of this property not to exceed the two unit per acre density as now permitted by the zoning and watershed regulations. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the location of Floyd Greene’s property which is located across the road from the property under the rezoning request at this time. Commissioner Boone inquired about the sewage system for the project. Mr. Schmitt said they hoped to tie in with Mooresville MAR 0) 7 199 015 MAR 07 1995 public sewer system. They have no definite plans at this time in this regard. There being no more public comment, Chairman Haire closed the public hearing and resumed the regular meeting. Mr. Bill Pope inquired what conditions the property owner is requesting to be imposed on the zoning. Mr. Schmitt responded that one of the conditions would be that uses would be limited to restaurant and retail space and also the square footage as shown on the site plan and map presented by Mr. Schmitt, which is 17,400 square feet footprint. The boat dock is allowable in the neighborhood, but approval will be required from Duke Power, Mr. Schmitt said. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to amend the Land Development Plan for Iredell County to show the proposed area for rezoning as General Commercial. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the rezoning of this property from R-20 and NB to NB(CUD), with the condition that the site plan being submitted be part of the zoning and that the total square footage be limited to no more than 17,400 square feet footprint as proposed on the site plan, and also conditioned on proper buffering between the NB and R-20. In discussing the motion, Commissioner Boone said he had concerns about the boat traffic on the lake, which is bad and will get worse. The greater concern, he said, is the fear of strip development along Williamson Road. The remainder of the property involved in this particular case remains residential property, and Commissioner Boone said if he is still on the board and someone comes back wanting to change this rezoning from residential, he will remember this. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. PURINA MILLS - INTENTION TO SUBMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL BONDS PROJECT: William P. Pope stated that pursuant to Chapter 159C of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the regulations thereunder he had been advised that the Authority intended to file an application with the Secretary of the Department of Commerce for approval of an industrial and. manufacturing project in Iredell County, North Carolina, for Purina Mills, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), consisting of the construction and equipping of a manufacturing facility located in Iredell County, North Carolina, and the acquisition and installation of machinery and equipment in such facility for the manufacture of animal feed products (the "Project"), to be located at the terminus of McNess Road (State Road 2361) approximately 700 feet South of the intersection of McNess Road and Highway 70E (Salisbury Road) in Iredell County, North Carolina, all or a portion of the cost thereof to be financed by the issuance of not exceeding $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of qualified small issue industrial revenue bonds of the Authority. Such application for approval cannot, under regulations of the Department of Commerce, be officially received until, among other things, the Board has, by resolution after having held a public hearing, approved the issue of bonds for the proposed Project and approved the Project in principle. William P. Pope presented to the Board copies of the Authority’s resolution approving the Project and the inducement agreement between the Authority and the Company. William P. Pope then stated that a notice had been published by the Clerk to the mo? od — 016 Board of Commissioners on February 20, 1995 stating that the Board would hold a public hearing on March 7, 1995, on the proposed revenue bond issue and the Project (the "Notice"). Commissioner Haire moved that the Board ratify the publication of the notice and designate this meeting as a public hearing on the revenue bond issue and the Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Madison and was unanimously adopted. At seven o’clock P.M., Chairman Haire announced that the Board would hear anyone who wished to be heard on the advisability of issuing the revenue bonds and the Project. Mr. Roy Smart III, a representative of the Company, gave a brief description of the proposed Project. The presiding officer then recognized such persons, if any, who appeared either in person or by attorney, to be heard on the question of the advisability of the proposed Project or the issuance of said bonds. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners reported that no written comment about the proposed Project or the related bond issue had been received. The names and addresses of the persons who were present and summaries of their comments are as follows: No comments made by anyone; no written comments received. After the Board had heard all persons who requested to be heard, Commissioner Haire moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Madison and was unanimously adopted. William P. Pope, County Attorney, stated that under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Board must approve the issuance of the Authority’s qualified small issue industrial revenue bonds if the interest thereon is not to be includable in the gross income of the owners thereof for the purpose of federal income taxation. Commissioner Haire introduced the following resolution which was read out loud: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOT EXCEEDING $10,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS QUALIFIED SMALL ISSUE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROJECT IN IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR PURINA MILLS, INC., AND APPROVING SUCH PROJECT IN PRINCIPLE. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell has created a political subdivision and body corporate and politic of the State of North Carolina known as "The Iredell County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority" (the “Authority"); and WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the Industrial and Pollution Control Facilities and Financing Act, Chapter 159C of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended (the "Act"), to issue industrial revenue bonds for the purpose, among others, of paying all or any part of the cost of any industrial or pollution control project for industry; to acquire, construct, improve and equipment any such project; and to make and execute financing agreements, security documents and other contracts and instruments necessary or convenient in the exercise of such powers; and WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to issue not exceeding $10,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its qualified small issue industrial revenue bonds to pay all or a portion of the costs of the construction and equipping of a manufacturing facilities located in Iredell County, North Carolina, and the acquisition and installation of machinery and equipment in such facility for the manufacture of animal feed products (the "Project"), located at the MAR 0? 4096 017 MAR () 7 1995 terminus of McNess Road (State Road 2361) approximately 700 feet South of the intersection of McNess Road and Highway 70E (Salisbury Road) in Iredell County, North Carolina, to be owned and operated by Purina Mills, Inc., a Delaware corporation, the interest on said bonds to be excludable from gross income of the owners thereof for purposes of federal income taxation by virtue of the provisions of Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any successor thereto; and WHEREAS, the Authority intends to file an application for approval of the Project with the Secretary of the Department of Commerce (the "DOC"), as required by the Act; and is made has, by resolution after having held a public hearing, approved the issue of revenue bonds and approved in principle the proposed project and a certified copy of such resolution has been provided to the DOC; and WHEREAS, the Project will be located wholly within Iredell County; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to public notice duly given, has held a public hearing on the proposed qualified small issue industrial revenue bond issue and Project and has considered the comments of persons who requested to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to approve the issuance of the qualified small issue industrial revenue bonds and approve the Project in principle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Iredell as follows: (1) The issuance of qualified small issue industrial revenue bonds by the Authority in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $10,000,000 to finance the Project is hereby approved. (2) The Project is hereby approved in principle. (3) The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the poc. (4) The Board of County Commissioners hereby requests that the State of North Carolina, pursuant to Chapter 588 of the 1987 North Carolina General Sessions Laws, or any other executive order or legislation relating to volume limitations on tax-exempt financing, allocate to the above-described qualified small issue industrial revenue bonds and Project $10,000,000 of "unified volume limitations" (as described in said Session Laws or in any such other executive order or legislation), and acknowledges that any such allocation shall be only for purposes of said Project and that any portion of such allocation not utilized in connection with such bonds and Project or which terminates or expires as provided in said Session laws will, without further action, revert to the State of North Carolina, and there is hereby approved the application by the Authority for such an allocation. (5) This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Commissioner Madison moved passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner Boone seconded the motion and the resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Madison, Boone, Haire, Johnson, and Stewart Nays: None 018 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS DATE SET FOR ADVERTISING TAX LIENS FOR 1994 UNPAID TAXES: Mr. Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector, presented the list of unpaid taxes for 1994. He asked the board to set a date for advertising the unpaid taxes in the Stateville Record & Landmark and recommended the date of April 19, 1995. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to accept the list of unpaid taxes for 1994 and set April 19, 1995 as the date to advertise the tax liens. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. BOARD WAIVES THE RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CALLS FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VALSPAR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND MATTER ON MARCH 21, 1995: The request to hold the public hearing on the matter of Valspar Industrial Revenue Bonds is in order to save time in finishing the bond issue. Since the board’s rules of procedure state that all public hearings will be held at the first regular meeting of the board on the first Tuesday of each month, action was necessary by the board to hold a public hearing at the third Tuesday. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to waive the rules of procedure regarding the Valspar matter. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to schedule the public hearing on the Valspar industrial revenue bond matter on Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at 7:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ABANDONMENT OF MAINTENANCE ON A PORTION OF 8S. R. 1894, BUSSELL ROAD: Mr. Lundy presented this matter to the board. The road is being relocated as a part of a realignment change requested by the state. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the abandonment of the maintenance of a portion of S. R. 1894, Bussell Road, as requested by the Department of Transportation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM - DISABLED ADULTS EXPANSION BUDGET AMENDMENT #23: Mr. Don Wall came to the board regarding the CAP-DA program. The social services board recommends that the county commissioners approved the director’s request to expand the CAP-Da project to contract for case management services for the remainder of this fiscal year and establish a new Social Worker III position in the 95-96 budget to serve the elderly adults on their waiting list. There is $20,771 in unexpended funds from the first year of the Kate B. Reynolds two-year grant, Don Wall said. These funds have to be spent before the second year fund of $43,000 can be received. The Kate B. Reynolds Foundation has commended the local agency for its 1995-96 program and encourages them to expand the program in order to utilize the unexpended funds, Wall said. The CAP-DA services for four months of contracted service will cost $11,093. Establishing a Social Worker III position for four months will cost $11,267. Adequate funds are available through the Kate B. Reynolds funds to pay for this position. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the request for MAR 07 1998 019 the CAP-DA program. conniss MAR 07.1998 believes the program will Save a good deal of money in Medicaid payments to nursing homes to have this Community Alternatives Program for the Disabled Adults. Nursing home costs are far more expensive than the CAP-DA progran, Commissioner Stewart said. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, 2/21/95 BRIEFING AND 2/21/95 REGULAR MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes from the captioned two meetings. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcement of vacancies were announced: Industrial Revenue Bonds (3) Our Region Tomorrow (1) (Moved by Commissioner Madison to suspend the rules and appoint the persons to this committee later in the meeting when appointments are being made. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Fire Prevention Code of Appeals (1) Domiciliary Home Advisory Board (1) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until the March 21, 1995 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TOWN OF TROUTMAN, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, OUTSIDE APPOINTMENTS: Commissioner Madison nominated John Lail for a three-year term on the Board of Adjustment, which would expire 2/8/98, and Leonard Byers as an alternate for the one-year term on the Board of Adjustment, which would expire 2/8/96. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to close the nominations and appoint the two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. OUR REGION TOMORROW: Commissioner Stewart made the following nominations: Mr. Earl McCleary - Cohesiveness and Collaborative Task Force Mr. Robert D. Jones - Infrastructure Task Force Mr. Mark Brady - Workforce Preparation Task Force MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the three foregoing persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None to report. NEW BUSINESS None to report. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Mashburn called attention to the announcement on the agenda for the meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 1995, of the District 12 meeting in Cabarrus Country Club. Mr. Mashburn said an audit began today, March 7, 1995, on the County’s EMS Advance Life Support Service. The Office of Emergency Medical Services of Raleigh is doing the audit. They chose Iredell County as one of the first counties to audit on ALS because Iredell County’s superior record of service makes a good pilot program to work with in "working the bugs" out of their auditing system. This is very complimentary to Iredell County’s EMS ALS service. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION from Chairman Haire to go into closed session to discuss: 1. Personnel - G. S. 143-318.11(a) (6) 2. Legal - G. S. 143-318.11(a) (3) 3. Confidential Information not considered public VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adjourn from closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LAW ENFORCEMENT - BUDGET AMENDMENT #24: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to appropriate $20,000 from Contingency Fund to Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention Line Item. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CARSON FISHER, STAFF ENGINEER, GIVES NOTICE OF RESIGNATION FROM STAFF: Mr. Mashburn announced that Mr. Carson Fisher will be resigning from the County staff effective March 31, 1995. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: Sp 14S MAR 07 185 MAR 2 1 1996 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES - Briefing Session MARCH 21, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in the South Wing Conference Room, County Government Center, on Tuesday, March 21, 1995, 5:00 p.m., for a briefing session. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Absent: Alice M. Stewart, who has recently had surgery. Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire HEALTH DEPARTMENT MATTERS ON THE AGENDA: The board discussed the two items on the agenda for the health department. The first one discussed was the Soils Scientist position. The new classification is for an Environmental Health Specialist at a lower rate of pay than the Soils Scientist position. Commissioner Madison inquired when could they have someone on board for the position, and Mr. Sheeks replied by the end of April. The board also discussed the second item on the agenda which requires a budget amendment for the receipt of Private Donations in the Dental Health Clinic. Mr. Mashburn discussed other items of business that are listed on the agenda. Following this discussion, he said that this is Carson Fisher’s last meeting of the board as a County employee. Mr. Mashburn said he personally had really appreciated Carson over the past four years. He came in April of 1991 and has done a very outstanding job with the County. On behalf of the County staff, Mr. Mashburn wished Mr. Fisher well. Carson Fisher, staff engineer, responded that he also had appreciated working with the county. He will be going to the Town of Mooresville. Chairman Haire expressed her gratitude on behalf of the board for Mr. Fisher’s work. Other matters for the agenda were discussed, and then the board adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m. for a refreshment break prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Clerk to the Board Approved Mael 05. yIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MARCH 21, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Absent: Alice M. Stewart, who recently had surgery. 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 T. Lundy, Director of Planning and. Development Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA: Adjustments were made to the agenda on a motion from Chairman Haire and a unanimous vote of the board. SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL/KEEP IREDELL CLEAN: Mr. Mike White, chairman of the Keep America Beautiful/Keep Iredell Clean was present to accept a special resolution from the board of commissioners. The resolution was adopted on a motion from Commissioner Madison and a unanimous vote of the board and reads as follows: We, as elected officials serving the people of Iredell County, North Carolina, do endorse the concept of KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL as presented by the sponsoring organization, KEEP IREDELL CLEAN. We will encourage the participation of the business, industrial, and manufacturing community to become an active and participating part of the program of KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL. We encourage the participation of all the Citizens of Iredell County and authorize all public servants working in any area, whereby cooperation and support may enhance the program, to actively contribute time and information as well as support in develping a superior program of KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL for all of Iredell County citizens. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS s/Sara K. Haire, Chairman Adopted 21 March 1995. i WAR 21 MAR 21 1998 APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD LAKE NORMAN MARINE COMMISSION: Dr. Jackie Grigg, Iredell County’s appointee to the Lake Norman Marine Commission, came before the board to discuss the activities of the Lake Norman Marine Commission. She said one of the things the marine commission had decided to do was to provide the boards of county commissioners for the marine commission a summary of the activities that the marine commission does. She distributed a report of their activities for the fiscal year 7/1/94 through 6/30/95. They have the responsibility of placing the navigational markers on the lake. They review variance requests for docks and piers from all four counties, Catawba, Lincoln, Iredell, and Mecklenburg, and make recommendations to the respective counties in this regard. They hold public forums, one recently held was the one regarding the curtailment of alcoholic consumption on the lake. Lake Norman Marine Commission interfaces with the various law enforcement agencies in the four counties, the wildlife commission, Coast Guard auxiliaries, and Duke Power Lake Management Group. They also serve on task forces for areas of concern on the Catawba River and other related matters. Chairman Haire thanked Dr. Grigg for attending the meeting and giving a report, and for her service on the Lake Norman Marine Commission. MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT - REQUEST FOR FUNDS: Mr. Frank Fields, chairman of the Mooresville Graded School District, and Dr. Jane Carrigan, Superintendent, Mooresville Graded Schools, came before the board to discuss the requests from the Mooresville Graded School District. Mr. Fields spoke briefly then presented Dr. Carrigan, who discussed a recent offer they have had from property owners in the south end of the county to purchase property at $20,000 per acre. The land owners will finance the purchase of the property for three to five years. The property owners will establish a trust fund for the repayment funds and, at the death of the property owners, the funds would revert back to the Mooresville Graded School Systen. The property owners would draw the interest from the repaid funds for their living expenses during their lifetime. The total estimated cost is $800,000 for 40 acres of property. They have been given 90 days to make a decision on this matter, and they are now into the 60th day for making a decision. The supplemental school tax was discussed with the board. Dr. Carrigan said that one penny on the school district tax rate generates $62,000 a year. The rate is currently 12.5 cents. In order to pay off the indebtedness for the proposed property, they would require a 21 cent tax increase added to the existing 12.5 rate for a total of 33.5 cents on the school supplemental tax. At the present time the following taxes are paid on each $100 dollars of tax value: County tax rate 45.0 cents School District tax rate 12.5 cents city tax rate 50.0 cents TOTAL $107.5/$100 VALUATION In addition to the above-mentioned property purchase, they need $186,000 to finish the Parkview classrooms which came in higher than the proposed bids. However, Dr. Carrigan’s request was that these funds not come from the 95-96 budget. 024 Commissioner Boone said he thought as a county commissioner he had a duty to try to represent all people in the county fairly. Since there are two school systems, he endeavors to treat both of them impartially and not show favoritism. The only way that he knows how to treat both systems fairly is to appropriate the capital on a per student basis. He is not in favor of raising the taxes all over the county to give Mooresville more school funds. Commissioner Johnson said for the most part he agreed with Mr. Boone. The $800,000 would be a special appropriation over and above the per student amount per year. Commissioner Madison said he concurred basically with what the other two commissioners have said. He said he would not have nearly as much problem with going along with the $185,000. He would not have any trouble to make a commitment for the $80,000 to come out of the 95-96 budget for capital. Dr. Carrigan said the Parkview bids are on the table, she asked that the board approve the $186,000 in addition to the amount the County has already set aside for the three-year plan. She does not want this $186,000 to impact that allocation, she said. She thinks they do not have another alternative other than shift schools or multi-track schools. They (school board) cannot continue to pick up financing for mobile units, etc. Commissioner Johnson asked Commissioner Madison to explain his position on the $186,000. Commissioner Madison said he would go along with $186,000 now coming out of their next year’s budget, but Dr. Carrigan just said this is not acceptable. They still have to have the appropriations that were agreed to last year. Commissioner Madison said the only option he sees now is to go back through the bids and see if they can cut out $186,000. That is probably not a very fallible solution either, he said. Dr. Carrigan said the bids have been cut very closely at this point and were down to the bare necessities. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to declare the county commissioners’ intention to appropriate whatever amount of capital outlay that we have determined that we can afford next budget year on a per pupil basis. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PRESTIGE CABLE COMPANY: Mr. Bridges, new regional manager for Prestige Cable Company, came before the board to discuss the Prestige Cable. Prestige Cable operates ten franchies on I-77 corridor from Statesville/Iredell south to Huntersville and North Mecklenburg County. He trys to keep all the councils informed of changes they make. They are adding new stations in Iredell County. They bought the old Lakeside system, Southern cable, and Jeff Smith Properties in West Iredell. They will be increasing their rates by 75 cents. There will be no rate increase in the West Iredell system. There will be notification to the subscribers that will go out on the March bills that the rates will start April. Chairman Haire thanked Mr. Bridges for coming and sharing with the board. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Haire moved that the meeting be adjourned to public hearing. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. VALSPAR, INC. INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS: Chairman Haire called upon Mr. William P. Pope, County Attorney, to discuss this project 3 MAR 21 108 MAR 21 19% with the board. Mr. Pope explained the industrial revenue bonds procedure for the board. Mr. Steve Knier, represenative of the Valspar Corporation, spoke regarding their plans in Iredell County. No one else spoke for or against the issue. At 7:00 p.m. Chairman Haire announced that the Board of Commissioners for the county of Iredell (the "Board") would proceed to hold a public hearing and would hear anyone who wished to be heard (a) on the proposed issuance by The Iredell County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority (the "Authority") of not exceeding $6,600,000 aggregate prinicpal amount of its industrial development revenue bonds to finance a portion of the cost of hte renovation of an existing building lcoated at 1931 Salisbury Road, Statesville, North Carollina and the installatin of machinery and equipment herein for the manufacture of latex paints (the "Project") and (b) on the proposed lending of the proceeds of hte sale of the Bonds to The Valspar Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Borrower"). It was stated that the Authoirty had adopted a resollution expressing its intention to issue industrial development revenue bonds and uathorizing the execution and delivery of a Memorandum of Agreement pertaining to the financing of the Project. Copies of the resolution and the Memorandum of Agreement were then submitted to the Board. The Clerk to the Board presented an affidavit of an officer of i showing publication on March 6, 1995, a date at least 14 days prior hereto, of notice of the public hearing. It was directed that the affidavid of publication be attached to this extract of minutes as Exhibit A. It was requested that the Clerk to the Baord inquire to determine whether there were any persons who wished to speak at the public hearing. The names and addresses of the persons who were present and who offered comments on the proposed issuance of the industrial develoment revenue bonds to finance the Project and a summary of their comments are listed on Exhibit B. After the Board had heard all persons hwo had requested to be hear, Commissioner Haire moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Madison and was unanimouisly adopted. Chairman Haire announced that she had been advised that the Authority intends to file an application with the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce for approval of the Project. Because such application for approval cannot, under regulations of the Department of Commerce, be officially received until, among other things, the Board approves the Project in principle, the Authority has recommended and requested that the Board pass a resolution approving the project in principle. Under procedures adopted by the Department of Commerce, the Board must also authorize the Authority to apply to the North Carolina Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee for an allocation of Unified Volume Limitation for tax exempt private activity bonds with respect to the bonds to be issued to finance the Project. Finally, Section 159C-4(d) of the North Carollina General Statutes requires the Board to approve the issuance by the Authority of the bonds to be issued to finance the Project. Thereupon, Commissioner Haire introduced the following resolution, a copy of which had been distributed to each Commissioenr and the title of which appeared on the agenda: RESOLUTION APPROVING IN PRINCIPLE A MANUFACTURING PROJECT IN IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE 4 FINANCED FOR THE VALSPAR CORPORATION BY NOT EXCEEDING $6,600,000 AGGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS OF THE IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THAT AUTHORITY TO APPLY TO THE NORTH CAROLINA FEDERAL TAX REFORM ALLCOATION COMMITTEE FOR AN ALLOCATION OF UNIFIED VOLUME LIMITATION, AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows: Section 1. The proposed manufacturing project in Iredell County, North Carollina, to be financed for The Valspar Corporation (the "Borrower") by not exceeding $6,600,000 aggregate principal amount of bonds of the Authority is hereby approved in principle. Section 2. The Board hereby requests that the nOrth Carolina Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee allocate $6,600,000 of the State of North Carolina Unified Volume Limitation of tax exempt private activity bonds imposed by the Tax Reform Act 1986, as amended, for the industrial revenue bonds and Project described above, which allocation it is acknowledged will revert in whole or in part tothe statewide allcoation if bonds for this Project are not issued prior to the termination date of the allocation, and the Chairman or the Vice Chairman of the auhtority is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce for such allocation. Section 3. Pursuant to and in satisfaction of the requirements of Section 159C-4(d) of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board hereby approves the issuance by the Authoirty of the bonds described herein. Section 4. The Clerk to the Board is directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Department of Commerce. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Commissioner JOhnson moved passage of the foregoing resolution. Commissioner Madison seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following vote. Ayes: Commissioners haire, Boone, Johnson, Madison Noes: None Abstaining: None RELEASES AND REFUNDS - MONTH OF FEBRUARY 19953: Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor, presented the releases and refunds for February 1995, and stated they were in order for board approval. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the list as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. The following is the list approved. RELEASES AND REFUNDS FOR FEBRUARY 1995 REFUNDS Alan Sharpe and Teri Beam 204 Beam Farm Road Statesville, NC 28677 40.78 § MAR 21 1908 MAR 21 1995 Peggy Turman Beaver 134 Scottish Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 81.52 Barbara Windsor Case 319 B Street Statesville, NC 23.37 Ronald M. & Mary Lou Cass 257 Holland Farm Road Union Grove, NC 28689 521.50 Thomas A. & Phyllis Cates P. O. Box 122 Scotts, NC 28699 135.82 Charles Michael Eller 491 Lytton Street Troutman, NC 28166 59.63 Chafin & Ellen Franks 2413 Colletta Avenue Statesville, NC 28677 8.28 Richard Thomas Grider 114 Doe Trail Statesville, NC 28677 36.88 Gayle P. Hickman Johnson 1596 Mocksville Highway Cleveland, NC 27013 8.18 Ralph Donald Johnson P. O. Box 594 Troutman, NC 28166 1.43 "6 35.68 Bobby G. & Sandra Link 511 Red Fox Trail Statesville, NC 28677 26.78 Joyce Davenhall May 250 Harrill Street Statesville, NC 28677 22.23 Deborah Jewel Moore Route 1, Box 207 Troutman, NC 28166 50.33 Willis Graham Nesbit 198 Gudger Road Mooresville, NC 28115 72.68 Dorothy Moten Reid 1130 Rita Avenue Statesville, NC 28677 22.41 TOTAL REFUNDS: 1,147.40 COUNTY RELEASES Francis Robert Quick 10.56 David J. Armstrong 38.07 William H. Halterman 8.61 Ted Hill 131.52 Ted Hill 128.52 Victor Tyrone Bass Betty L Payne Robert J. & Mar Goode Helen P. Felts Michael L Williams Lawrence A. Chuslo H Robert Woodard Arthur L Fincannon Sandra M Wellman Diane Arrington Robert M Gandy Daniel Beaver Madeline L Brantley A] Paul Duncan Samuel E. Stilwell " Nickie D Lineberger Mary V. Vogen Grenadier Band Fans Robert J Freeze Rhoda R Calloway Kenneth D Carpenter James F Shan Constance A Todd Richard Marshall Todd Kenneth H. Sells Jerry W. Fox Jason C. Poole Dale Wilcox General Electric Jack W. Ramey Becky Gaither Little James L. Brown Mrs. Lonnie Brown Gary Wayne Cloer Coleen Price Holder Charles F Timmons Austin Cabinet Shop " Cc. L. Coren " BMW Financial Service Jo Ann Burge Long Steven T. Caviness Thomas W Palmer Stephen G Sparks Larry Keith Connolly Mary Fowler James D. Christian Vincent Powell Woody Tracie J Woody L P Myers Lawrence & Dia Airey Bruce N Kelly Vann Fredrick Dacons Thomas E Gross Charles H Hooks III Edward Lynn Dye Jr Stephen L Kneir Gerald O Brown Roscoe H Freeze John A. Adams Bethany Shell Pantry David Mullaney Michael E Duke Clyde W Thomas MAR 21 1968 1.35 (9.41) 35.60 (43.70) 29.51 15.59 79.83 20.15 202.01 19.44 27.34 21.20 7.18 7.18 7.18 6.23 8.55 21.69 2.25 62.01 71.64 31.01 19.94 7.74 61.34 17.91 22.68 51.66 16.35 173.79 18.68 2.25 65.57 19.49 23.23 4.64 6.75 1.95 41.25 12.90 6.93 16.61 76.13 76.13 115.16 41.16 15.98 3.03 12.95 59.50 18.48 4.05 28.98 1.35 16.47 16.61 13.68 86.13 25.07 45.00 2.25 46.08 50.04 12.34 45.23 1.53 4.06 4.49 42.03 5.27 MAR 2 1 1995 Roxanne w Hamilton Barbara J. Moore Ray K Brumbaugh Craig M Myers James Oscar Hensley James W McCall Jr. Kathryn L Hoppe John P Hendrix Lonnie B Harmony Hope Brothers Builders Lynette C Shuford Lonnie N Harper Ruther Overcash Perry " Sun Wood Energy Donald Lee Searcy Image DBA " Kpjm C Craver Hubert A Johnson Darrell E Sears Geary D Donaldson Howard F Ward, Jr. Arndold Deviney William Edward King David W Ballard Anthomy Carmignani David W Ballard Robert C Mullis Marcia D Williams MKG, Inc. Robert J Goode Edwin M Fulghum Jr Donald Franklin Sr. Edward L Miller Howell Electric James Deaton, Jr. Randy Eugene Moose Gilda D Froyd Melvin E Painter Dawn B Pope Aileen Amon Price Clyde B Ramsey John D keller Michael I Deutsch Iredell Memorial Hospital " Randy B Ervin Jess W Parker Sr Frank K Loudermilt Ralph Donald Johnson Jinky Cosico Tan Willliam T Burnett Co. Jerry Wayne Bost Jackie L Zimmerman Karen H Bell L G Houston Marshal Wilson Ward Joann H Scarboroough Beryl B Haynes John J Holly Jr John C Aikin Millie Nicks Realty David L Craig Robert S Mayberry Lucille Young Moten Joe Carlton Shumake cee 26.46 7.23 9.36 9.49 15.88 23.68 21.53 9.53 5.20 38.38 10.09 19.93 147.74 357.03 357.03 357.03 28.85 4.32 76.50 76.50 76.50 364.01 11.25 36.97 85.91 19.71 12.11 18.53 12.06 7.43 24.12 3.83 14.40 7.25 30.87 90.54 90.50 27.00 39.38 8.15 21.87 8.91 30.42 34.38 34.02 21.56 79.52 15.04 79.43 15.44 43.20 3.65 15.57 22.82 78.12 4.46 6.59 117.23 45.27 25.02 26.87 9.60 96.30 68.81 51.93 6.50 18.88 41.45 36.45 5.67 030 Chafin & Ellen Franks 5.00 John F & Mary Nantz 48.96 William F Hagerman 34.38 " 28.40 Eldridge G Durham 23.31 Leonard Sullivan 35.10 Mrs Fred E Herrin 59.97 Terry L Drumwright 40.74 David John Marabelli 19.26 Priscilla C Nicholson 66.02 Kenneth C. Colpetzer Jr 55.47 Haqzel D Smith 22.23 Vee Heglar 43.16 Terry J Peace 42.71 Huran C Watts 10.67 Sarah W parker 26.87 Timothy C Rinehardt 9.23 Bridget M Valentine 15.19 Kathy Jo Matney 7.88 Jessie W Banks 53.64 Harold Little 61.92 Michael R Inman 58.95 Donnie & D Mayberry 8.27 Jeffrey C Reid 23.67 Cheryl J Smith 23.18 St. Johns Lutheran Ch 24.75 Marsha W Ward 26.87 Lilly Stephen 37.02 William F Haithcock 68.00 James M Kunkle 65.97 Benny R Goins 38.93 Crystal B Jarman 85.37 Lynn H Freeman ow 38.12 Dale Lee Campbell 12.78 ® 12.78 Stephen P Lilly 11.42 Michael & Ann Lyon 55.98 TOTAL 8,625.01 SOLID WASTE Ted Hill 18.00 ° 18.00 Sandra Maber Wellman 18.00 Clarence T White Jr. 18.00 Mrs. Lonnie C. Brown 18.00 c.,L. Coren 12.00 5 12.00 7 36.00 # 36.00 Hope Bros Bldrs Inc. 18.00 John C Craver 18.00 Hubert A Johnson 18.00 TOTAL SOLID WASTE 240.00 COUNTY FIRE RELEASES David J. Armstrong 2.54 William H Halterman 53 Ted Hill 7.85 Ted Hill 8.57 Voctpr T Bass 09 Betty L Payne - 63 Helen P Felts (2.91) Michael L Williams 1.97 Larence A Chuslo 1.04 MAR 2 1 1998 MAR 2 1 1995 Diane B Arrington Robert M Gandy Paul Duncan Mary Varney Vogen Rhoda Russel Calloway Kimber Dwayne Haneline Gregory B Crenshaw Ashely C Pope Sammy Johnson First Baptist Churhc Marjorie M Prokupek Jerry W Fox Jason C Poole Dale M Wilcox Becky Gaither Little Charles F Timmons Austin Cabinet Shop iy BMW Financial Service Jo Ann Burge Long Steven T Caviness Stephen G Sparks Larry Keith Connolly Vincent Powell Woody L P Myers Larence Airey Vann Fredrick Dacons Thomas Gross Charles H Hooks III Edward Lynn Dye Jr. Bethan Shell Pantry David S Mullaney " Clyde W. Thomas Roanne W Hamilton Barbara J Moore John P Hendrix Lonnie B Harmon Lonnie N Harper Ruth Overcash Perry " Hubert A Johnson Howard F Ward Jr. david W Ballard Randy E Moose Gilda D Froyd Melvin Painther Clyde B Ramsey Randy Blake Ervin Karen Hass Bell David L Craig Robert S Mayberry Joe C Shumake John F & Mary Nantz Eldridge G Durham DAvid J mirabelli Priscilla Nicholson Kenneth Colpetzer, Jr. Hazel D Smith Vee Heglar Terry Joe Peace Donald W Ervin Bridget M Valentine Mathy Jo Matney Harold Little Donnie Mayberry Cheryl J Smith Dale Lee Campbell 10 1.29 1.82 57 4.78 47 -79 2.88 ~94 2.81 ono -19 11.59 1.25 -15 1.48 -79 -42 1.01 7.04 2.51 1.07 -79 3.97 1.93 1.10 1.01 5.74 1.67 3.00 14 -10 -28 -28 32 1.76 -48 63 34 1.22 9.52 21.82 21.82 23.80 -75 1.34 -80 1.46 ~59 2.03 1.44 2.88 3.02 1.26 2.76 35 3.26 1.42 1.28 4.40 3.70 1.48 2.88 2.85 ~ 59 ~93 - 53 4.13 ~55 1.55 »85 032 TOTAL 212.97 ALEXANDER FIRE RELEASES James L Brown 49 Gary Wayne Cloer -20 TOTAL -69 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Madeline L Brantley 45 ° -48 * 48 * esa Cc L Coren 3.87 ° 4.90 " 4.54 * 4.95 " 4.95 Gerald Oscar Brown 3.34 John & Marg Craver 24.27 MKH, Inc. -48 Sara Whitlow Parker 1.79 Michael A Lyon 3.73 TOTAL 58.55 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Francis R Quick -65 Samuel E Stilwell 1.33 ” ~14 James F Shan 1.09 Sandra Young Bass 3.66 Mrs. Lonnie C Brown 41 Roscoe Hoyle Freeze 075 James Oscar Hensley 97 Ralph Donald Johnson 1.39 Timothy Rinehardt - 56 William F Haithcock 4.16 TOTAL 15.11 TOTAL ALL RELEASES 8,625.01 HEALTH DEPARTMENT - APPROVAL OF PRIVATE DONATIONS FOR DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - BUDGET AMENDMENT #25: Mr. Bill Mashburn, Health Director, announced that the J. C. Penney Golden Award Program has given a donation of $4,225 to the health department for the dental health program. He asked the board’s permission to receive the funds and expend them in this program. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve Budget Amendment #25 for the receipt and expenditure of these funds from private donations. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FROM SOILS SCIENTIST TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST. Mr. Bill Mashburn said this request stems from the problem that has arisen in the south end of the county where more adequate service is needed for the developer market in that area for developer permits. The board of health has approved this change in the 11 MAR 2 1 1995 MAR 2 1 1999 reclassification because there are sO few soil scientists throughout the state from which to recruit. No additional funds are require, Mashburn said. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the reclassification from Soil Scientist to Environmental Health Specialist, which is actually a lower pay grade. Commissioner Johnson inquired about the salary ranges, who sets the ranges. Mr. Mashburn replied that the state sets the range. Salary ranges are going to be looked at by the committee who is now studying the environmental section at the health department. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOMES, INC. - CONTRACT: Mr. Joel Mashburn presented this contract for the Youth Home, which is for recruiting, training, and evaluating youth home staff in a new model of child care at the youth home. The contract will be funded by CBA funds. The contract was prepared by the county attorney. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract as presented and authorize the chairman and clerk to execute the contract on behalf of the county. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN IREDELL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD, CONTRACT #95-05: Mr. Bill Pope has reviewed this contract and finds it in order. This is a cost containment measure that will lower cost to employees and to the county, but will increase service by adding additional preferred providers. It also clears up some administrative procedures. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the amendment to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Administrative Services Agreement. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. EXPANSION OF EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARK, J. L. WHITE MOBILE HOME PARK: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented this to the board. The mobile home park is lcoated on the north side of Salisbury Highway/70E, between John Long Road and Idaho Road, more specifically identified as Lot 4, Blcok A, of Iredell County Tax Map 5J. The planning board unanimously recommended approval on 3/1/95, Mr. Lundy reported. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the expansion of the J. L. White Mobile Home Park as requested and recommended by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR TOWER SPACE BY A PLUS COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Larry Dickerson, Communications Director, presented this information. He said they have reviewed this matter and have found that it will present no interference to the County’s communications system. The request is to install a fiber optic relay at the Statesville tower, located at the Hall of Justice and Sheriff’s Office complex. The company will pay the County a $150 monthly fee for the space. In discussing the arrangement, Commissioner Madison suggested that a clause be added to the contract stating if interference occurs the system would be switched off until the problem is rectified. He also requested that the contract be for one year. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the contract with the changes suggested added, and subject to the county attorney’s approval before execution. 12 034 VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RHINEHART ROAD EASEMENT, BUDGET AMENDMENT #26: Mr. Carson Fisher said Jack Curtis, an adjacent property owner to the Rhinehart Road Tower site, is being compensated for an additional 60 foot wide easement that is required in order to get into the Rhinehart Road tower. The negotiations have been going on with Mr. Curtis for sometime, Mr. Fisher said, and Mr. Curtis has agreed to the price of $3,300 with the consideration of relocating a driveway. Bell Atlantic has already paid the County $3,300 for another easement that they acquired. The money was inadvertently not carried forth from the 93-94 budget to the 94-95 budget, which necessitates a budget amendment. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson that the County approve Budget Amendment #26 for the payment for the easement on Rhinehart Road. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, MARCH 7, 1995 BRIEFING AND MARCH 7, 1995 REGULAR MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (2) YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD (1) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until April 4, 1995 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Mrs. Debbie Myers, who has just completed a one-year apointment on this board. Her new term will begin 4/1/95 and conclude 4/1/98. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Myers by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to postpone until April 4, 1995 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES & POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY: The following appointments were made: Commissioner Madison nominated Mr. Lonnie Troutman, Mr. J. D. Chamberlain, and Mr. Loren Powell. All will be serving six-year terms, beginning 5/3/95 and concluding 5/3/01. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing three persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADDITION TO THE STATE’S SECONDARY ROAD PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95: Mr. Mashburn brought to the board’s attention that SR 1322, Brer Fox Trail, is being added by the State to the current 13 MAR 2 1 1995 035 P({riority list of unpaved roads in Iredell County. A portion of this road was paved by the developer in 1990. Whn the current list of unpaved Priorities was established in 1993, this road was not included in the ratings. Based on the current road characteristics, it has a total points value of 381, and will become Priority 22A when compared to other Subdivision streets in Iredell County. Mr. Rand also informed the board by his March 13, 1995 letter that subdivision roads through priority 27 have been programmed for Paving. As additional funds become available, they will program priority 22a for paving. No board action required, ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 1995, 7:00 Pp.m., South Wing Conference Room, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC, for a discussion session with the Iredell/Statesville School Board. - : Si Ms - ALEx_ ' Clerk to the Board APPROVED: Sy [4 14 036 aie Psn, sai IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND IREDELL/STATESVILLE SCHOOL BOARD JOINT MEETING MARCH 23, 1995 - 7:00 p.m. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners and the Iredell/Statesville School Board held their monthly joint meeting at 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Absent: Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board School board present: Bill Long, Chairman of School Board Skip McCall Tip Nicholson Jeff Tucker Godfrey Williams Jane Laney Absent: Steve Austin School staff present: Dr. Jesse Register, Superintendent William Barnard, Finance Director Chairman Haire called the meeting to order and welcomed the school officials to the meeting. Chairman Bill Long gave a position statement from the school board. He said they have been meeting on their budget and trying to get ready to talk about needs. They are trying to get their capital needs and long-range facility plan updated. He distributed information on their long range facility plan update recommendation dated 3/21/95. Phase III of this is for West Middle and Troutman Middle for a total cost of $1.4 million. The school system also submitted a Public School Capital Funding, Three-Year Plan, which showed how the Phase III could be accomplished without raising taxes. Chairman Long discussed the plans for Troutman Middle School renovation, which include asbestos removal, elevator, HVAC, electrical and general contractor. Also included is roof repairs for the front part of the roof, and painting a part of the dining area. Dr. John Nantz said this roof is 12 to 15 years old. The needs at West Middle, which is the other 95-96 Phase III requirement, is $1,099,980. This includes roof ($423,397 for a metal roof), HVAC $533,580 and Interior renovations $143,003. This also includes replacing carpet and room divisions. The total capital needs are $1,404,980. Commissioner Boone inquired about the age of the roof at the West Iredell Middle School. MAR 23 1995 MAR 23 1995 Chairman Long said he believed they could live with a 5% increase per pupil over and above the 5% that was appropriated in 1994-95. This will put the school system in the $833 per pupil allocation range. Chairman Long said they hoped to reconvene the long-range facility planning committee. Dr. John Nantz discussed West Middle School first. They completed an addition to West Middle in 1992. At that time a part of the alternates was the roof and the replacement of the air conditioning system in the old building; however, they were unable to do this work to the existing building because of the cost. The needs have remained. They are now on an almost weekly basis patching the roof at that building. They spent $1200 in one month repairing the old roof. The HVAC on the roof is failing and they are spending considerable money on equipment that is no longer manufactured and they are having to jerry-rig equipment to make it last. The figures for the roof construction and other related repairs is up about 30% since 1992, Nantz said. What they plan to do is to remove the old air conditioning unit and tie it in with the new cooling system and the same with the heat. They also need to make some renovations inside the building because of water damage. Commissioner Boone said as far as the merger with the Mooresville Graded School District, he thought it was not a valid issue. He questioned the priority list and the difference between this year’s priority list and last year’s priority list. He said that he had talked with roofers who thought a built-up roof with a 15-year guarantee for a building that size should not cost more than $100,000. He questioned having a metal roof. Commissioner Boone noted that the price for the renovations and the new cafeteria building at Central School was $2,179,800. Last year’s priority list estimated the cost of this project at $974,736. He questioned why the price had increased so much for the same work. Dr. Nantz replied that construction prices had increased. Boone said that obviously prices hadn’t increased over 100% in a year’s time. Chairman Long said if the county commissioners gave Mooresville $6 million, the county schools would want the same amount on a per pupil basis. He explained the Public School Capital Funding, Three-Year Plan, that was distributed by the school staff. He said from what the architects had told them, they would be within budget on the new Lake Norman Elementary School. The board discussed the Lake Norman Elementary School site acquisition and water and sewer. Chairman Haire inquired how much an acre the cost of the land would be, including water and sewer. It was figured that the price would be somewhere between $20,000 and $25,000 per acre. Commissioner Boone said the priority list keeps changing all the time. Dr. Register said one of the things the county commissioners had requested last year was for the schools to give commissioners prices that did not include any additional construction. He called attention to the Central and Shepherd items in Phase III, where construction has been added in those two cafeteria projects. Boone pointed out that last year’s priority list includes new cafeteria construction for both the Central and Shepherds’ projects. In fact, the project descriptions are the same on both this year’s and last year’s priority lists. Dr. Nantz said the renovation costs for Central is about $1,457,000. The new construction takes up the remainder of that costs, including architect’s and engineering fees, surveying, and site preparation. The new cafeteria itself is about $475,000. 038 Commissioner Boone inquired about Shepherd Elementary figures last year as compared to this year. Last year it stated "new cafeteria, new media center, renovation, HVAC, $684,000." This year it says "Cafeteria, renovations, HVAC - $1,656,865." Godfrey Williams asked if the facility studies figure from 1992 were used in last year’s projection. Dr. Nantz said they were. Chairman Long said they asked that the costs be updated to 1995 figures. Both boards agreed that the figures should be verified as to correctness. Godfrey Williams discussed the price increases per foot for new construction. It was $48 a square foot when they built East Middle. It is now $75 a square foot. Commissioner Madison said he questioned the cost of the repair of the roof at West Iredell. It looks like a "Cadillac fix ona Chevrolet budget," he said. Commissioner Boone said he talked with a roofer who doés net do school jobs, and he estimated tearing off the old roof, taking care of the disposal of the old roof at the landfill, and putting on a new roof would be $80,000 to $100,000. Chairman Long said they had received other options. He said one of the prices quoted was doing what Commissioner Boone discussed and putting a metal facing around it so it appears to be aesthetically better. Commissioner Madison said with a budget as high as this the County could not afford aesthetics. Dr. Nantz said the old roof is asbestos and it will cost more to dispose of that type of roof. Commissioner Madison inquired why would they take the roof off? Dr. Nantz replied because the substructure of the roof is deteriorated because of wetness over time. In addition the old air conditioning units were on top of the roof. These twenty will be placed at another location. This is a big project, Register said. Commissioner Boone commented on the local legislation that is being introduced in Raleigh this week by Frank Mitchell, House of Representatives. Boone said if the bill passes, the County will be assuming a tremendous debt burden. The debt service will be abut $1,000,000 per year. If, hypothetically, the merger bill were to pass, the commissioners might have no choice but to reduce the Annual Capital Improvements Fund from $1,500,000 per year to only $500,000per year, in order to avoid a tax increase. Chairman Long said he saw the real problem in having two school districts is how is the county going to plan for growth. He saw decreasing the size of the school system where there has already been large investments made in building and construction an injustice to the taxpayers. Chairman Haire said she did not think it would be much of a decrease in the school population. Commissioner Boone gave figures on the cost to taxpayers of educating one child in the school system. He said that a house would have to be assessed at $230,000 in order for it to produce enough proeprty tax to pay the county’s share of educating one child in the school systen. Godfrey Williams said it was obvious they could not keep raising the property taxes to support the schools. He wondered if there is any other tax, such as an impact tax, that could be used. Commissioner Boone said he had discussed those things. He said he understands Orange County, NC, has an impact fee for schools. Godfrey Williams said new construction being a cause of the problem, could the board not look at a tax on new constructions. 3 MAR 23 1995 MAR 23 1999 Commissioner Madison inquired if they were in favor of increasing taxes by having a new house tax. Godfrey Williams said he would argue that a consumption tax is more fair than a property tax. Jeff Tucker said he thought the property owners get the brunt of all the taxes. He thought there should be some sort of a consumption tax. Commissioner Madison said he thought people were talking about cutting government back last November 8th when they went to the polls. He thought that’s what we need to look at. He thought the system could become more efficient. Private schools can educate a child for $2,000 a year and it costs $4500 a year to educate a child in public schools, and still not having enough. He thinks they might need some competition in the schools. If there were some alternatives, they might operate the system at a lower cost. Godfrey Williams said they could argue philosophical issues on and on, but he was concerned about some of the things on the list that are needed. He thinks there has been more accomplished in the last three years than there has been in the last twenty years. Commissioner Boone said the percentage of property tax spent on schools for Iredell County is #2 in the state. Jane Laney said the bad thing about it is there was not much money spent on the buildings prior to the last two or three years. Commissioner Madison said he thought the $1.5 million for maintenance allocated each year is the best thing that has been initiated in the past several years. Commissioner Madison questioned the maintenance at the schools. He gave some reports he had received and said they had not been positive. Chairman Long responded that he thought they had some problems, but they were working on them. Commissioner Boone said he had heard a lot of complaints about Service Master. Commissioner Johnson said he had received complaints as well. One was that Iredell County’s equipment was suffering from neglect because Service Master is keeping up their own equipment. Dr. Nantz said there is no "ours and theirs" equipment. Dr. Register said they basically went to Service Master because they thought this would be a better way to do the maintenance. He said he realized it is going to take some time to get into place. They are dealing with a lot of catch-up. He said they were holding Service Master accountable for their productivity and asked the county commissioners to be patient while they tried to work out this service arrangement. It takes some time to get a system like this in place. Skip McCall said they have made considerable progress. He was sure there is going to be complaints. Commissioner Boone said he hears complaints and hears more now about the schools than he did a year ago. Commissioner Johnson inquired whose equipment is used in maintenance. Dr. Nantz said Service Management provides no equipment. The equipment belongs to the County or individual men use their small hand tools they provide themselves. Service Master provides custodial equipment for the individual schools. The county has no custodial equipment. In the maintenance department, there is one person who coordinates the maintenance, does the planning for day-to-day. Commissioner Johnson asked if they leave the County, what would they take with them. Dr. Nantz said they have not acquired 4 040 any equipment. Other than custodial equipment that is amortized over a five-year period, that is all that Service Masters has. In response to a question from Commissioner Johnson, the school board responded that a maintenance man can repair an additional maintenance problem when he is at a school and generate a work order on the spot. The only exception would be an electrician doing a plumber’s job, or something like that, out of his field of knowledge. Chairman Haire inquired if there are other questions. The school board members inquired about Commissioner Stewart’s health. Chairman Haire answered that Commissioner Alice Stewart is doing well and making progress in her recovery from her recent surgery. Mr. Joel Mashburn is also out with an illness of kidney stones for which he is taking treatment, she said. Skip McCall thinks at some point there needs to be a comprehensive study of the educational system in Iredell County and address the situation as a whole in order to realize the full effectiveness of education the children. He said he thinks there has to be a joint effort between the county commissioners, the Statesville/Iredell School Board, and the Mooresville Graded School District to sit down a take some type of comprehensive approach for a plan for education in this county. He expounded on this approach and said someone should take the lead and he thought it should be the county commissioners. Chairman Haire inquired what he thought the county commissioners should be doing that they are not doing. Mr. McCall said there is the issue of districts, of facilities, and growth. He thinks there needs to be a plan to accommodate the growth. Commissioner Boone said if he wanted to have a couple of meetings with these two boards and Mooresville as well, he would not have any objection to that. Skip McCall said he was not speaking of just a couple of meetings, but a very concerted effort, a very involved effort, to address the long-term needs of education in this county. Commissioner Boone said he thought these sessions with the county schools have been very effective. He thought part of the reason people do not come to a consensus is because of the different philosophical viewpoints like freedom of choice. Skip McCall said he thought diversity in viewpoints is good, but somewhere there has to be some common ground. He thinks someone has to take the lead in determining where that common ground is. Chairman Bill Long said the law says you go to school in the school district you live in. They have been sued on three different occasions because there are three philosophies on what they should be doing. Commissioner Boone says the law says you can allow students to go to school in another system, but Chairman Long said the law does not say you have to let them go. Commissioner Boone said the schools have the discretion to allow students to go to another school system if they so choose. Commissioner Johnson said he would like to see both school systems get along. Chairman Haire said she had someone in her office today who had read in the paper that all the money spent in the schools is being spent in the southern end of the county. He asked if she would remind the people in north Iredell that the people in southern Iredell pay taxes too. Godfrey Williams said he was not sure that was said. He thought what was said was that there is a lot of the money being spent in the south, but what they want is a piece of the pie too. Dr. Register made some statements about the divisiveness among the school systems and the county commissioners and said the 5 MAR 23 1998 041 MAR 23 1995 point is they need to get pass the stage of pointing fingers at each other and try to look at solutions. The county commissioners have spent about $20 million in the last three or four years. We are talking about Phase III. Commissioner Boone said he had tried very hard to be fair to all geographical parts of the county. He thinks the school board has tried to be fair to all geographical parts of the county and has accomplished that. Commissioner Madison asked why the I/S School Board did not issue a policy statement tonight that they were going to encourage mutual exchange. Chairman Long said the way he felt is that they granted them mutual exchange when they grandfathered in 450 children at $4,000 each. What started the whole conflict on mutual exchange was the Mooresville Graded School District had satellite annexed areas and when the county granted the 3 cents for schools and gave Mooresville their share, they collected the three cents from the county plus their 9 cents on the graded school district for the satellite annexed areas. The Mooresville Schools agreed this money was the County Schools’ money, but it has not come back to the County Schools, Long said. Chairman Long said they had offered a settlement and went back and forth several times. The last conversation that Long and Register had with Carrigan and Fields was that they agreed to disagree because Long and Register said they would not come back to them again. Commissioner Boone said when the Mooresville Schools come to the commissioners about their budget, he is going to be just as hard on them as he is on the I/S schools, and he is going to ask them how many students they have coming to their schools from Mecklenburg County. He thinks that is a legitimate question to ask them, and he also thinks it is a legitimate question to ask the I/S Schools if their schools are overcrowded, why don’t they permit students to transfer to another county is they wish to go. Commissioner Boone referred to an example from last year when a student wanted to transfer to another school system and was not permitted to do so. Dr. Register said they released a lot of students and he could not talk to the board specifically about a certain case, but he would talk privately to the commissioners about this particular case. They have a board policy about releasing students. Commissioner Boone said he thought that was a philosophical difference; he believed in giving parents as much control as possible over the students rather than the school having the control. Commissioner Johnson inquired as far as anything being left to bargain with Mooresville, is the I/S school system "against the wall"? Chairman Long said they were through; it’s over as far as I/S is concerned. The option is Mooresville’s now. If they annex in our district, we are going to seek legal action. Commissioner Madison inquired if they take legal action, where will the funds come from for the lawyers? Chairman Long said it would come from the taxpayers through the local current expense. It will be a lot less than the 4,000 X 450 children lost to Mooresville. Commissioner Madison said, "So it comes down to money." Chairman Long said, "No, I don’t think it comes down to money; it comes down to law." What the law says, and the law says you go to school in your district. Commissioner Boone said so you come down to what the school district is. Chairman Long said he knew what the school district 6 042 is; Mooresville is questioning what the school district is. Commissioner Boone said if it is litigated in court, that is what will be decided about the district boundaries. He says he knows what Long’s interpretation is and he knows what Mooresville’s interpretation is. He does not know what a Judge would say. Chairman Long said it was the Attorney General’s interpretation. Chairman Long said it did not make any difference where the lines are as long as they know where they are. Commissioner Madison inquired why they did not submit this question to some administrative judge. If you are not hostile toward each other and there is a legal issue at hand, why go through all the expense and emotions of public debate that will get you to the jury, when you could jointly come together and say this is a legitimate dispute, and give us a ruling and we will agree to stand by the ruling. Chairman Long said he would submit it to anybody they wanted to submit it to. Commissioner Madison said he would like to clear up one thing-~ -he is not anti-education, but he is anti-tax. Chairman Haite adjourned the meeting on her motion and with a unanimous vote of the board. Time: 8:35 p.m. Mg Minig a) Clerk to the Board APPROVED: ___5, ye SOS MAR 23 1905 043 A Dr se IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APR 0) 4 1985 MINUTES - BRIEFING SESSION APRIL 4, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Absent: Alice Stewart, recuperating from recent surgery. Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning & Development Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent Lynn Niblock, Director of Inspections Al Upton, Emergency Services Director CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire Mr. Mashburn discussed the agenda with the board and said that the public hearing scheduled for 7:00 p.m. has been withdrawn at the request of the property owner. Mr. Lundy gave a report on this and said that it would be six months before the property owner could bring this back again. It will have to go back to the planning board before the board of commissioners schedules it on its agenda for action. The board discussed the contract with Catawba/Burke/Iredell Regional Jail. Commissioner Boone said he thought there should be three county commissioners on this board in addition to the three sheriffs and three county managers. He thought there should be a two or three year escape clause rather than a four-year clause. Commissioner Madison said his problem with the regional jail at Burke County is the distance to the jail and the efficiency with which it is run. There were questions about the lay-out of the jail itself and the high labor intensive operation. Commissioner Boone said it is not user friendly. The board also discussed the debt that is owned on the jail. It was stated that the debt will be Burke County’s until such time as the lease pays off the debt. The established authority will lease the jail from Burke County. It was mentioned that the Iredell County Sheriff had a problem with the distance. Another alternate was discussed, which is to go out beside the present jail facility and construct a basically dormitory type jail. The board members want to find out how much it will cost to move into a facility that would be adjacent to the present facility but that would be basically a dorm-type facility. Going back to the contract with Catawba-Burke-Iredell, it was again stated they need to know who owns the jail as long as there is debt on it. Commissioner Madison questioned that there was no cap on the cost. It was mentioned that the County Manager in Rowan County said the completion of the jail is two months away. They will have excess beds to begin with. They have also made arrangements for 2 044 tii, gutta wa roughed-in additional 48 beds. Mr. Mashburn would like to pursue his discussions with Rowan county. The county now receives $14.50 for state prisoners housed at the county jail. They average staying 100 days within one month. This matter will be delayed at the seven o’clock meeting pending further information. Mr. Lynn Niblock, Manager of Inspections, came before the board to discuss a complaint received by the staff regarding a house being built in the southern end of the county. Mr. Niblock brought the file and showed all his permits were in order and issued correctly. The complainant will be at the 7:00 p.m. meeting to discuss his complaint. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: EL Zz GL APR 0 4 190% APR 0 4 1098 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 4, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, 1995, in the 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. 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 Services Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Al Upton, EMS Director CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: The Reverend Don W. Hawkins, Pastor First Assembly of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA: Chairman Haire requested that the agenda be adjusted to include Mr. Don Hume, who wished to speak to the board concerning a matter in his neighborhood. Also Chairman Haire requested that a closed session be added to consider personnel and legal matters. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjust the agenda as requested. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing. REZONING ~- DEWARD ERVIN PROPERTY CASE 9503-2 & PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Mr. Lundy advised the board that Mr. Ervin has withdrawn his request and Mr. Lundy recommends that the board honor this request. Mr. Pope confirmed that this request cannot be reconsidered for six months and must go through the entire procedure again before any action can be taken. Those speaking at the public hearing were: Charlie Morrison, Jr. - Came to oppose the rezoning. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to grant Mr. Ervin’s request to withdraw the request for rezoning. VOTING: Ayes ~- 4; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 046 BURKE-CATAWBA-IREDELL REGIONAL JAIL RESOLUTION: Mr. Mashburn discussed the captioned regional jail resolution that was presented by Catawba and Burke Counties for Iredell County’s consideration. Some of the suggested changes that are being requested by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Mr. Mashburn said, are as follows: 1. Composition of the board of directors of the authority to include a county commissioner from each county. 2. Verify the ownership of the facility while the debt is still on the jail building. 3. A cap on the amount of funding and an incentive for keeping the cost as low as possible. These three suggestions will be relayed to the other two counties involved. Catawba County has already agreed to this resolution, and Burke County will consider this on April 18, 1995. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table this resolution until the board receives the information from the other parties on the items requested. In discussion of the motion, Commissioner Boone said he would reiterate what he said at the briefing that the board needs definite information before a final decision is made. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION REGARDING FUNDING OF PARKS AND RECREATION: Mrs. Susan Blumenstein discussed the resolution stating that in 1991 the General Assembly enacted a bill that increased the excise tax on land transfers by one dollar per thousand. The state has dedicated 85 percent of tW®@ revenues from this increase for parks and recreation development. To date only about $200,000 has been set aside for this purpose for the entire state. The resolution being presented for the board’s adoption is to encourage the State to use these funds for recreation and parks as intended and not to go into the General Fund where it previously has been placed. Commissioner Madison said he would trust the legislators at Raleigh to do what is right in this concern and he would MOVE that the board not adopt this resolution. In discussion of the motion Commissioner Johnson said he could not support the resolution as it appeared to call for increasing tax revenues coming to the county and he could not support such a move. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. LAKE VISTA - LETTER OF CREDIT: Mr. Lundy discussed this L/C with the board. The letter of credit is for $70,000 and was issued to cover the cost of street improvements and the necessary engineering/surveying costs. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Letter of Credit in the amount of 70,000 drawn by Lincoln Bank of NC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. BIDS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BASE AT TROUTMAN: The following bids were received for the EMS building at Troutman: ITEM 1 ITEM 2 ALT.1 ALT. 2 Acorn Company 71,028.00 28,693.00 3,900.00 400.00 2 APR 0 4 1995 047 APR 6 4 1995 Alderman Constr. Co. 88,520.00 27,780.00 5,300.00 900.00 F & F Builders 97,547.00 21,400.00 2,600.00 920.00 Elmore Construct. Co. 94,000.00 17,700.00 3,600.00 912.00 Gilbert Engineering No bid Gilbert Property Serv. 92,891.00 23,234.00 1,086.70 1,172.94 LaFave’s Const. Co. No bid Southern Constructors 100,530.00 25,460.00 3,500.00 1,100.00 P. S. West Const. Co. No bid Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Upton if the low bidder, Acorn Company, had a good reputation regarding the quality of the workmanship. Mr. Upton said he had not personally checked them but had talked with someone who was acquainted with them and said they do good work. Their work is mostly residential, Upton said. Mr. Mashburn said he had spoken to Ms. Caldwell in purchasing and, based on the information she has received, there would not be any reason not to award the bid to the low bidder. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to award the contract for the construction of the Troutman EMS Base to Acorn Construction Company at $99,721.00. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. SWAP AGREEMENT FOR MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION PROPERTY: Mr. Pope discussed this agreement which he had prepared. All the parties are now in agreement with the document in principal, he said, although Mr. Brawley has requested a survey on the property on behalf of his client. The surveying work is being done, Mr. Pope said. Except for a few minor changes that may occur in the surveying, this agreement is an agreement that represents the understanding of the parties involved. He requested that if the board is satisfied with the agreement, that subject to whatever changes need to be made because of the survey, the board go ahead and adopt the agreement at this meeting this evening. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adopt the document as presented subject to the survey bounds description of the property and authorize the chairman and clerk to the board to sign the document. In discussion, Commissioner Madison inquired if Commissioner Boone would clarify his motion to say that there would be no significant difference in the survey that is included in the document that the county commissioner have this evening. Commissioner Boone said he would incorporate that amendment in his motion to say that there would be no material difference in the survey. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 7, 1995, March 21, 1995 Rriefing, and 3/21/9 Regular Meeting: MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes as amended. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Nursing Home Advisory Board ~- 1 appointment announced. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD: The following nominations were made by Chairman Haire: Don Farris Rose Scott There were no further nominations. Commissioner Madison moved the nominations to be closed and these two persons be elected by acclamation. These are three-year terms. Mr. Farris’ term begins on July 1, 1995 and concludes May 17, 1998. Mrs. Scott’s term begins immediately and concludes May 17, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Jenell Clark from Tri-County to this board. This is a three-year term, beginning immediately and expiring on 4/3/98. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Ms. Clark by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Mrs. Margaret Ford to serve an initial one-year term on this board. Her term would begin immediately and conclude April 4, 1996. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Ford by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - O. LEGISLATIVE GOALS MEETING ~- RALEIGH, MAY 3, 1995: An announcement was made of the legislative goals meeting in Raleigh on May 3, 1995. It was suggested that the group leave Statesville around 9:00 a.m. on May 3rd, and a luncheon meeting be arranged with our legislators rather than having a dinner meeting. The county commissioners could return to Statesville that same evening. NACO MEETING, JULY 21-25, 1995, ATLANTA, GA.: Announcement was made of this annual meeting. Response must be made by May 3, 1995. APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Don Hume who lives on Sundown Road in the Lake Norman area expressed concerns about a house that is being built on an adjoining lot. He had questions concerning whether or not the man had proper permits for building and for the septic systen. Chairman Haire expressed the board’s appreciation for Mr. Hume’s appearance and said the staff would keep a close check on this matter. CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL (143.318.11(6) and LITIGATION (143.318.11.(3)): MOTION from Commissioner Boone to enter closed session for the above-stated two reasons. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. 4 APR 04 1995 049 APR 0) 4 1995 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CLERK: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to appoint Jean Moore as Deputy Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Iredell County, effectively immediately, without any additional compensation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Next meeting on April 18, 1995, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, at 5:00 p.m., and County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, at 7:00 p.m. c Clerk to the Board APPROVED: SL, L: GS O 050 051 APR 18 OS IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 18, 1995 AGENDA BRIEFING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session at 5:00 P.M.., Tuesday, April 18, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Jean Moore, Deputy Clerk Susan Blumenstein, Dir. of Finance/Adm. Services Jerry Lundy, Dir. of Services & Development Carolyn Harris, Personnel Officer Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent Rodney Proctor, Chief Deputy Don Wall, DSS Director Chuck Gallyon, Fire Marshal Janet Blaufuss, Health Nursing Director Bill Mashburn, Health Director Absent: Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board, was on vacation. Guests: John Hill of J.N. Pease & Associates CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire The county manager advised of several changes to the agenda. The addition of food stamp bids was added to the agenda; plus a closed session was requested to be held around 7:00 P.M. pertaining to economic development (G.S. 143-318.l1 (4). During the agenda briefing two items were pulled and they were: Request for Approval of Resolution in Support of Local Boards of Health Submitted by the N.C. Medical Society and the Approval of Minutes for March 24, 1995 (Regular Session) and April 4, 1995 (Briefing). The minutes will be reviewed at the May 2 meeting. Shepherd Fire Districts: Stephen Alexander of the Shepherds VFD along with Chuck Gallyon explained that this request is to approve this department's boundaries and is just a formality for the North Carolina Department of Insurance. It was stated that the maps are correct and ready for approval. Budget Revision/Immunization Action Plan: The county manager explained that this item is a grant modification which was previously approved by the commissioners. Bill Mashburn said there were several reasons as to why this revision is requested. Specifically, (1) the inability to hire a temporary nurse for the limited time of the grant (2) Q.S. software & maintenance are no longer needed. The health department proposes to purchase medical and departmental supplies with the funds as well as electronic equipment for the child health/immunization clinics. REVISION OF PERSONNEL ORDINANCE: Mrs. Harris explained that this revision is necessary to comply with the final Family & Medical Leave Act regulations which became effective April 6, 1995. The policy change pertains to sick leave and leave without pay. After a review of the policy by, Mrs. Harris, and the county manager, it was determined that one correction be made in the proposed policy. In the proposed policy it read that FMLA leave is not available for the care of : (a) a parent-in-law; or 052 (b) a child 18 years of age or older, unless the child is incapable of self care due to a disability, -as defined by ADA. \t was determined this sentence should read: "FMLA leave is not available for the care of a parent-in law." Commissioner Johnson asked who on the county staff would determine leave without pay, etc., and he was advised that the county manager would be the appropriate official. FOOD STAMP BIDS: Don Wall & Evie Caldwell explained that bids were opened on April 3 for Mail Issuance of food stamps at DSS. Two bids were received and the low bid of $.40 per issuance was received from Office World, and this is the recommended vendor. This company is certified by the NC Dept. of Social Services. Commissioner Stewart asked if the company was reputable and Commissioner Madison asked how much would be saved by using this company over the current vendor which is Cost Containment. Wall and Caldwell explained that while they regret losing Cost Containment ($.50 per current amount of issuance & $.45 per recent bid) as their vendor the savings of $2800 per year was too good to pass up. References have been checked on Office World. SURPLUS AMBULANCE 1990 E-350 FORD: The sheriff's department would like to have this ambulance transferred to them to be used by their emergency response team and to be used for a mobile command post. Commissioner Boone asked if the ambulance had already been declared surplus. Rodney Proctor said it had previously been declared surplus, and that the county garage felt the vehicle was serviceable. J.N. PEASE & ASSOCIATES PRESENTATION: Mr. John Hill, of this firm, brought a diagram of a 174-bed jail (estimated cost of $3 million not including architect fees and testing costs) being designed for a county following a court order. Hill understood that Iredell would not need a facility this large and the model that was shown could be altered. The construction of the facility would be a single story (could not expand on top), pre- cast, easy-to-build jail. The model shown was estimated to be 132 x 200 ft. long. Commissioner Boone asked the price per sq. ft and Hill replied around $125 p.s.f. In addition, Boone asked about the percentage of add-on prices and Hill stated around a 10 to 12 percent increase. The county manager mentioned that a facility could now be built at a price of around $2.5 to $3 million. Commissioner Boone mentioned that the study done by Sedgwick James projected that Iredell only needed around Il0 beds. The county manager also mentioned that a legislative bill had been introduced to allow the Dept. of Correction to lease up to ten years. Mashburn said that he had not looked at the availability of federal funds. The county finance officer has said that the direct placement of debt would not be a problem. Hill stated that if a building decision was made in May, the facility could be designed by January of 1996. The bulk of the facility would be made in a plant where the construction would not be hindered by weather conditions. Commissioner Boone asked about any potential soil problems at the current jail site, and Hill replied that he thought some soil borings had been done in the past. Commissioner Madison asked if the jail could be built in stages since there is not a need for 120 beds. Hill answered that this could be done. Commissioner Stewart asked if dormitory space was easy to control since the model shown used this type of design with remote control rooms. Hill replied that it is more difficult to control -- that the inmates would need to be classified as to individual personalities. Commissioner Boone indicated that in some ways there is better supervision of dormitory settings. Proctor mentioned that there would have to be adequate personnel so they could adequately respond in emergency situations, e.g., fire. APR 18 199% APR 18 1908 Pertaining to a potential agreement with Burke and Catawba, Commissioner Johnson said he had some philosophical problems with this concept; especially with the travel distance between Iredell and Burke County. Hill mentioned that "hard construction bids" on the model shown would be available in about six weeks. He, or someone from Pease, wiil be glad to visit again in the near future. Commissioner Boone said that by waiting that the original jail facility cost estimates were being lowered, and that there was merit in exploring all options in this matter. LOMES HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER, INC: (It was decided early in the briefing session to discuss this matter in closed session.) RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL BOARDS (Health/DSS): (It was previously decided to delete this item from the agenda. Commissioner Stewart did indicate that she was not in favor of dissolving health or DSS boards.) AN ACT TO GRANT THE TOWN OF APEX A TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF NONCONTIGUOUS TERRITORY THAT MAY BE ANNEXED: This item was not on the agenda; however, the county manager mentioned this matter per request of Representative Frank Mitchell. This legislative bill is up for a third reading on April 19 and Representative Brawley is wanting Mooresville to be added. It will probably pass if there is not opposition locally. Mitchell wanted the county manager to let him know if there was any reason to hinder the bill. It was determined by the commissioners not to act on this matter either way, since not enough information was known for pros and cons. FORESTRY CONTRACT AT AGRICULTURAL CENTER: Mrs. Blumenstein advised that this lease would commence on May I, 1995 - April 30, 1998. The lease amount would increase from $4.07 a sq. ft. to $5.00 for 516 sq. ft. of space. The contract has been reviewed by the county attorney. BUDGET AMENDMENTS #27, #28, & 29: Mrs. Blumenstein explained that #27 was for increased legal costs. Departments/areas with legal cases have been: Sheriff's, Health, Zoning, and Landfarming. Budget Amendment #28 pertains to private donations that are received for the DARE program. Since the funds are donations, they are restricted for DARE usage. This amendment would permit the purchase of supplies, T- shirts, and for graduation speaker's fees. Budget Amendment #29 is to recognize additional revenue from contributions from employer, employees, and appropriation of fund balance -- health care payments are 26% over budget at March 31 of this year. Commissioner Stewart asked who was charging speaker's fees. She mentioned that there should be an adequate supply of talented people around that would do this service without charging. It was mentioned that Miss North Carolina had been a guest speaker in the past. Chairman Haire moved to adjourn the briefing session at 6:20 P.M. ~ LLM ( ta J Jean Moore Deputy Clerk APPROVED: S—038-4 5” 094 tte, IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 18, 1995 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 18, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Jean Moore, Deputy Clerk Susan Blumenstein, Dir. of Finance/Adm. Jerry Lundy, Dir. of Services & Dev. Don Wall, DSS Director Bill Mashburn, Health Director Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor ABSENT: Bill Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner (vacation) CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Haire INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO A : The county manager suggested that the Closed Session be moved near the beginning of the agenda so that the chairman could leave due to a prior commitment. A request for Mail Issuance of Food Stamp Bid Approval was added to the agenda. The minutes of April 4 and March 24, 1995 were removed from the agenda and placed on the May 2 agenda. The request for approval of a resolution in support of local boards of health was also deleted. Chairman Haire moved to make the agenda adjustments. VOTING: Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Chairman Haire moved to enter into Closed Session to discuss economic development per G.S. 143-318.11 (4). Vice Chairman Boone called the meeting back to order after the closed session. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to adjust the agenda in order to discuss Lowes Home Center, Inc. VOTING: Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the agreement regarding an economic incentive for Lowes Home Centers, Inc., with corrections to page 2, paragraph 6, line 9 by inserting "County" between deferred to a fiscal year, and to change the fiscal year dates to 1997-1998. Also to correct the date and make it "1997- 1998" in sentence 12, and to add the phrase "or completion or construction which ever is later." On page 3, paragraph 7, line 5 delete the phrase “incremental county tax." In addition, to restrict $875,000 in fund balance for future years. Commissioner Boone mentioned that he would like to clarify his position on this matter. He stated that the motion was just to put into legal form a decision made by the board back in January. APR 18 to98 055 (APR 13 1995 inn Boone previously voted against the Lowes incentives matter. He was in favor of building a water tower; however, he was not in favor of some of the other incentives. It was felt that the incentives proposed exceeded what had been done in the past for industries. Boone said that now he did not see any reason to vote against the motion at this time. VOTING: Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Vice Chairman Boone moved to excuse Chairman Haire from the meeting due to a prior commitment. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 SHEPHERDS FIRE DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BOUNDARY LINES: Commissioner Boone explained that this was just a formality to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Insurance in Raleigh. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the boundary lines as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 [ICHAEL WATSO N_ REFERENCE TO THE : RE MP ABNER ROAD: Mr. Watson mentioned that he was not at the meeting to upset anyone; however, his family and several other families in this neighborhood are concerned about the Guy tire dump. Watson said it was his understanding the Guy family did not intend to clear out any more tires. He mentioned that mosquitoes are a continual problem in the neighborhood and the health department has informed the residents that it does not have the money to spray the area. Watson predicted that only around 2,000 tires have been split in the past two years. He mentioned that if the tires ever caught on fire there would be far-reaching problems; not only for residents in the area but also for the entire county. Mr. Watson said he wanted to know what the County was going to do since he knew that the Guy family was given two years to clean up the site and that the two years had expired. Watson mentioned that if he and his wife, "had a child born tomorrow, at the rate the tires are being cleaned up, the child would never see the tires cleaned up.” Commissioner Johnson asked if Mr. Watson had talked to Allen Guy, and if Mr. Guy specifically said he was not going to clean up anymore tires. Watson said that he had, and that in addition, Allen Guy said he didn't want to be the administrator of the property anymore. Commissioner Johnson said he had visited the site and even cut up some tires and that he (Allen Guy) was not the real culprit. Watson acknowledged this and stated that they were aware that Lawrence Guy (Allen's father) was the responsible person. Allen Guy expressed to Commissioner Johnson that he had spent $11,000 in the clean-up and worked 227 hrs. and 49 minutes working on the tires. Commissioner Johnson said he felt the tire dump was an insurmountable task. Susan Simpson: A resident of the area stated that she and her husband have four children, plus she is licensed to care for mentally retarded individuals in her home. She said the mosquitoes are bad both day and night. (She mentioned that she and her husband have 31 acres, and built a new home without knowing about the tire situation.) The county manager mentioned that this situation had been going on for several years. The county attorney could be instructed to take the matter back into court. If the Guy family is trying to show good faith, then, maybe, the county could assist them in working with whatever State agency there might be to assist nd aoe 006 win in this problem. It is the county manager's understanding that the family has requested assistance from the State in receiving some clean-up funds set aside for the purpose of cleaning up tire dumps. Commissioner Boone advised that it had been two years and three months since the tire shredder was leased to the Guy family. Mr. Boone also advised that he had talked to the county attorney recently and was told that two years ago the State did not have any financial assistance programs for this type of problem; however, it is his understanding this may have changed. Paul Crissman, Supervisor with the Special Waste Branch of the Solid Waste Section of the Department of Health and Natural Resources was in the audience, and he said that, he, too, felt the tire dump was a dangerous public health threat. His section has evaluated over 200 sites across North Carolina and this site is in the "dirty dozen." Their rating system is based on the number of tires, proximity to ground water/surplus water, proximity to public places, e.g., schools, hospitals, and residential areas. Based on their maximum of 100 points, which is a site in excess of one million tires in threatening areas, this site is an 85. A front yard that doesn't have any tires would be a zero. The State just recently established a program to help in the alleviation of tire dump problems. The tax on the sale of new tires went up around two years ago. This assisted the State in reimbursing counties for providing free disposal of current generation of tires so this type of problem would not happen in the future. Secondly, the fund was established to help clean-up scrap tires across the State. The two sites in North Carolina that had over a million tires are under bid and under contract. One of these sites, in Pender County, should be cleaned up by mid-June of this year. The State anticipates letting four contracts for sites that have in excess of 100,000 tires in the next couple of days. The Iredell site will fall into this category. Crissman acknowledged that if a fire did occur that people should stay out of the smoke. Firemen should be told what they were going in to fight, because smoke from a burning tire is a public threat. The mosquitoes (Asian type) can carry diseases to humans; however, the State does not have any documented cases. Anson County had a scare of this type, but the site was cleaned up. The Iredell site is not the most pressing, since some of the dumps with lesser tires were cleaned up because of their close proximity to hospitals or schools. The State has been using prison labor to load the tires onto county-provided vehicles. Crissman also stated that one reason the Iredell site was really not looked at until now was because the County had been proactive, or it started something (court action) before the State became involved. If there is a site with a recalcitrant owner, the State has to go through a lengthy court process just to gain access to the site. This naturally compounds the process. Crissman advised that yesterday (April 17, 1995) the State formally started the enforcement process to give them possession of the site. In addition, he said the State's action is not a "help" program, but an enforcement program. It is a program that in essence means that when the clean-up is accomplished the owner (responsible party) will be sued for recovery of costs. It is not a grant or assistance program, it is an enforcement program. The costs would be in excess of $100,000 to clean the site. The estimate on the number of tires at the tire dump is from 170,000 (State estimation) to as many as 250,000. The estimate is anyone's guess since it's difficult to estimate the number of tires in a ravine -- they just do not know how deep the ravine could be. The State's bids range from $1.04 per tire (a very inaccessible area) to $.84 per tire (easy access). 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William Johnson (landowner in the area) stated he was concerned about the health hazards. He wanted to know if the County could have it sprayed. Commissioner Stewart asked if the area was sprayed before the contracted individuals come in to clean up. Crissman said this is not done, "they just use a lot of OFF." Commissioner Johnson asked the county manager if there was any relief the County could do as far as appropriating money to spray the area. The county manager advised that some money had been used in the past; however, the health department advises that these funds have been depleted. Bill Mashburn, of the health department, said he would have to check into the matter. Ron Weatherman stated he talked to Mr. Julian Foscue, of the State recently, and there are no State funds available. Weatherman mentioned it is not expensive to spray. He estimated the cost for the Guy site to be around $150. Commissioner Stewart said it was hard to believe money was not appropriated to the health departments for this type of problem. She referred to vaccinations for rabies and that mosquitoes are disease carriers also. Mrs. Stewart said she hoped some relief could be given to the residents. Commissioner Boone said that if the other commissioners agreed that the Board would request that Mr. Bill Mashburn try to come up with the $150 to have the area sprayed. Commissioner Madison said that he would like for someone to check into seeing if the County can have some type of lien on the property -- something similar to what the State will have on the property. During the course of the summer, the site might have to be sprayed a number of times. Mr. Madison asked if the county manager would check into this matter. Commissioner Johnson said that what he was hearing seemed to be that there was no State money to spray for mosquitoes, but the State can send tax dollars back to the County asking if people can be found to sign up for food stamps. Johnson suggested that the members of the audience write letters to their State representatives about this situation. Commissioner Boone said he could echo Mr. Johnson's comments on food stamps. Connie Poling (resident of the area) asked if there was anyway the residents in the area could be updated on the process of this situation. Commissioner Boone said if they designated a person that the county manager's office could keep the residents abreast on the matter. Crissman stated he would keep the manager's office informed on the matter so that the residents could also be brought up-to-date. Susan Simpson (resident) asked if there had ever been any checking for groundwater contamination from the site. Crissman said he didn't know of any past testing; however, he didn't expect any problems of this type. PROV. F CH REL E REFUNDS: Mr. Brent Weisner reviewed this request and advised that everything was in order for approval. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the following releases and refunds for March. GBR 1h WHE APR 18 1995 ~ 6 ie REFUNDS Alexander, Ellen M. & Richard L. $ 21.85 Bradshaw, William Alan 123.71 Carroll, Dan 35.46 Centura Bank 201.46 Collins, Robert Barney III 3.38 Collins, Robert " rit 92a Freestone, James 13.44 Houston, Maxie 5.18 Houston, Maxie 6.16 Houston, Maxie 7.04 Houston, Maxie ~sa Houston, Maxie .59 Johnson, Carl J. ica Johnson Construction Co. 41.22 Johnson Construction Co. 173.49 Johnson Construction Co. 16.49 Johnson Construction Co. 44.42 Lonnie's Sanitation 96.34 Lovett, Richard Wayne 23.76 Ramseur, Mae S. 52.38 Sechrist, Barry D (DBA) 126.82 Scott, Buddy G. 19.55 Trivett, Donald G. & Lee 68.09 Wilson, Andrew H. ae Wilson, Andrew H. 4.74 Witherspoon, Floyd & Phyllis 28.55 TOTAL $ 1,187.91 RELEASES Jennings, William Lee 54.68 Blackwell, Bonita 116.43 Blackwell, Bonita 116.43 Blackwell, Bonita 116.43 Blackwell, Bonita 146.42 Blackwell, Bonita ; 198.29 Moody, Sherry 59.90 Lanier, James Z.t2 Davis, James Ronald 115.79 McIntosh, Richard aTai7 Setzer, James 5.66 Brantz, Jerry 3.33 Sizemore, Tina 15.62 Smith, Larry 2.29 VT, INC as Trustee 88.47 Wyatt, Jerry 10.33 Hill, Gladys 63.14 Dyson, John 4.86 Monson, Robert 87.53 Hayes, Johnnie 12.47 Iredell Vocational Workshop 42.35 Roany Thomas 5.20 Boan, Sandra 43.88 Witherspoon, Margie 10.22 Yandle, David 13.97 Hope, J.E. 10.44 Little, Sarah 14.90 Dail, James 8.19 Gross, Rhona 42.21 Windon, Millard 2.25 Abundant Life Christ 66.60 Brayner, Susan 99.00 Tucker, Syrena 12.29 Moore, Janet P. 3.58 Johnson, Peggy 2.47 Stimson, Emily 74.25 Johne =, Mark 9.81 060 Stakely, Christina 64. Graviet, Michael 5. Stevenson, James 62. Lambert, Paul 29. Toney, Ronald 34 Barkley, Frances 28 Riddle, Edith 42. York, Deale 9. Turner, Ruth 49. Jordan, Jeannette 55. Shuford, Dorothy 17. Bowens, Leon 12a * Davis, Patricia 99. Joyner, Bobby 45. Eisele, David 10 Petrozza, Joseph 1,457. Chambers, Phillip 6. Jones, Karen Lis Stroud, Lorie aT. Stroud, Lorie 46. Shoemaker, Linda 63. Bowman, Thomas j 49. Textile Freight System 286 Whitesides, Freddie eS. Bowman, Thomas Ts Griffin, Randall 1236. Harris, Frank 18 Smith, R.L. Z Heaggans, Tyronne zs Scott, Buddy 99. Wilson, Wanda a7 Gwaltney, Jimmy 99. Brown, Michael 7 Bowers, Deborah Ss: Boulder, Jack 54 Coleman, Mark A. 34 Burdock, Barbara ae Scott, James 30. Heilig, Joe 40. Sanders, Bob 83 Sanders, Bob 7S. Lyons, John 23 Couture, Jon 75. Hiatt, Donald 99. Camp, Darvin 117. Taylor, Doris 6. McCarter, Roger ik McCarter, Roger 14. McCarter, Roger id. McCarter, Roger a Chaves, Lucy 8. McLain, George 15. Smith, Bruce 35. Smith, Heather 30. Bryant, Darryl 9. Chambers, Larry a3: Wokatsch, Willie ae. Wokatsch, Willie 13 Girard, Scott ay. Phifer, Keith 35. Pelay, Humberton aa 4 Lett, Carl oa. Jones, Emmitt Davis, Bruce 55 Davis, Bruce 55 Clodfelter, Keith 306. York, Deneale 10 Smith, Johnny 73. Munday, James 20. APR 18 1 85 18 92 52 .06 (oe 89 90 t3 99 58 34 00 69 so a5 48 88 54 22 50 50 om 83 68 16 20 ae 49 00 .o7 00 91 21 .00 .38 11 84 87 .16 60 .02 24 00 23 21 25 25 25 00 44 80 46 38 32 38 66 .64 54 00 90 93 .90 ote ~t? 86 cal 94 $7 061 APR 18 1995 Wokatsch, Willie Puckett, Douglas Wooten, Graham Warren, Michael Gray Rock Farms Gray Rock Farms Gray Rock Farns Edmonson, Sheldon Morrow, Kenneth Burr, Pamela Garris, Steven Henderson, Elizabeth McCoy, Beatrice Stilwell, Lisa Hendren, Marsha Wilson, Claire Tar Heel Tool Creedmore, Donald Mooresville Oil Hubbard, H.J. Morrison, Helen First Assembly of God Southview Baptist Church Wilson, Thomas Hicks, Lloyd Elton Goldrick, James Spell, Carrie Pyatt, Donald Tillery, George Enos, William Webster, Worth Johnson Construction " " Campbell, Janet First Construction Poore, Jeff Stutts, Donna Honeycutt, Lathern Leased Vehicles Co. " " " " " " " " " " " " Christenberry, Terry North Iredell Backhoe Armstrong, David Hartness, Kathleen Pereira, Charlene England, Claude Alexander, Frank Drye, Raye Cole, Kathy Sabbagh, Elizabeth Mitchell, Ricky Mooresville Home Center Thacker, Jesse Thacker, Jesse Spalding, Arthur Schafer, Brian Lucht, David Danckert, John McKnight, Tony Tripiette, Rosa Bahari Racing Hunter, Tamora Karriker, Eben James, Brice Gagnon, Teresa Spear Jackie eee 23. 23. ii. .08 ze .90 one 12 12 S7. 79. .62 24 54. 26 a0 LS 37. <a 38. 17. 32. a9 7 30. ate <o7 25 54 ii. 46 -42 .60 .18 164. .00 94 76 46 248 40 41 26 32 163 14 28. .25 44 68. 97. is. 41. 41. 41. 41. . 84 26 93 a3- 50. 713. ‘ao 90. .oo 110. 28. 14. 13. 49. 49. 27. . 76 ai. oa? 25 ii. -46 22. 40. 80. 63 Ol 1 33 10 22 72 96 63 95 69 56 50 89 43 91 17 96 04 61 67 13 58 56 ao 36 36 36 36 18 67 29 18 97 80 54 14 50 50 90 44 a7 55 95 06 062 Salter, Thomas Anderson & Sons Electric Honeycutt, Lathern Morrison, Kenneth Ryan, Robin Johnson, Saundra Price, Chris Childers, Frankie Shaver Sound Service Angel, Thomas Lackey, Kenneth Gombar, Ann Marie Wade, Charles Cook, Nancy " " Wade, Charles Ramseur, Mae Legg, Cecil Copy Service Moore, Norman Kelly, Keith Tisa, Thomas Parton, James " " " " McCarver, Jennifer Teeter, John Tatu, Elwyn NFS SMS NC, Partner Redmond, Delores Green, Paul Grand Rental Station Grand Rental Station Grand Rental Station Williams, Russell Lamm, Kenneth Akin, John White, Curtis Jenkins, Gibson Chance, David Lunsford, Allen Sharpe, Angela Parks, James Jr. Hanson, Harold Caldwell, William Wagner, William Builtright Chair Co. Holland, Donald Copy Service Warren, Randall Estes, Donnie Heinrich, Franklin Jakubowski, Agnieszka Carroll, Michelle Total Solid Waste Blackwell, Bonita Blackwell, Bonita Blackwell, Bonita Blackwell, Bonita Griffin, Randall McCarter, Roger McCarter, Roger McCarter, Roger Clodfelter, Keith Believeau, Joseph Ramseur, Mae APR 18 1998 31.05 229.09 97.56 29.57 21.24 54.32 47.84 35.69 72.68 36.36 113.55 50.03 $3.34 $5.94 52.38 54.934 23.49 20.30 32.63 188.60 188.60 191.60 3.00 121.10 37.62 61.34 29.28 a..00 42.62 A7i3e a7. 7.40 7.63 3§.01 35.10 10.00 29.16 “7 soe 13.67 i2-he 38.70 51.44 77.63 1.89 45.35 4.26 36.05 19.24 10.78 AT ke alual 24.62 11,524.8 18.00 18.00 12.00 12.00 18.00 12.00 18.00 18.00 36.00 9.00 9.00 APR 18 1995 -1 0 i Parton, James 18.00 Parton, James 18.00 " " 12.00 Total $ 228.00 FIRE RELEASES - County Blackwell, Bonita 7.79 Blackwell, Bonita 7.0 Blackwell, Bonita yre Blackwell, Bonita 9.43 Blackwell, Bonita 52.77 McIntosh, Richard 1.85 Branz, Jerry 22 Sizemore, Tina 1.04 Hill, Gladys 4.21 Monson, Robert 5.84 Iredell Vocational Workshop 2.82 Thomas, Roany eae Boan, Sandra 2.68 Yandle, David our Dail, James -55 Gross, Rhona 2.81 Windon, Millard ae Abundant Life Christ 4.44 Tucker, Syrena TB Stimson, Emily 4.95 Johnson, Mark -65 Stakely, Christina 3.96 Graviet, Michael 35 Stevenson, James 4.19 Toney, Ronald 2.27 Barkley, Frances 1.89 Riddle, Edith 2.86 Turner, Ruth 3.38 Jordan, Jeanette S.78 Bowens, Leon 4.89 Davis, Patricia 6.60 Joyner, Bobby 2.79 Eisele, David -68 Stroud, Lori “47 Stroud, Lori = 63 Shoemaker, Linda 3.88 Bowman, Thomas 3.30 Textile Freight 19.09 Whitesides, Freddie 45 Bowman, Thomas save Smith, R.L. .09 Heaggans, Tyrone 10 Scott, Buddy 6.60 Wilson, Wanda 1.86 Gwaltney, Jimmy 6.60 Brown, Michael 1.09 Boulder, Jack 3.30 Scott, James 2.06 Heiligh, Joe 2.73 Sanders, Bob 5.08 Sanders, Bob 5.04 Lyons, John 1.41 Hiatt, Donald 6.60 Camp, Darvin 7.82 Taylor, Doris -41 Chaves, Lucy $7 Lett, Carl .80 Davis, Bruce 3.41 Davis, Bruce 3.72 Smith, Johnny 4.93 Munday, James 1.37 Wooten, Graham sae 064 -<11- Warren, Michael Gray Rock Farms Gray Rock Farms Gray Rock Farms Creedmore, Donald Hubbard, H.J. Southview Baptist Church Enos, William Stutts, Donna Christenberry, Terry North Iredell Backhoe Armstrong, David Hartness, Kathleen England, Claude Alexander, Frank Cole, Kathy Sabbagh, Elizabeth ‘a Mitchell, Ricky Thacker, Jesse Thacker, Jesse Schafer, Brian Danckert, John Speaks, Jackie Anderson & Sons Honeycutt, Lathern Morrison, Kenneth Johnson, Saundra Childers, Frankie Gombar, Ann Marie Cook, Nancy Cook, Nancy Copy Service & Supply Moore, Norman Kelly, Keith Parton, James Parton, James Parton, James Teeter, John Redmond, Dolores Grand Rental Station Grand Rental Station Grand Rental Station Jenkins, Gibson Chance, David Lunsford, Allen Sharpe, Angela Copy Service & Supply Warren, Randall Heinrich, Franklin Jakubowski, Agnieszka Carroll, Michele TOTAL Mt. Mourne Johnson, Peggy Bowers, Deborah McCarter, Roger McCarter, Roger McCarter, Roger Lucht, David Wade, Charles TOTAL Shepherds Wyatt, Jerry Webster, Worth Honeycutt, Lathern Pereira, Charlene TOTAL APR 18 1908 6s .74 66 Oe 2.14 2.06 cae 10.98 4.57 <ae 44 Loo 3.38 09 6.01 7.40 1.92 aT 3.30 3.03 an 68 I al .oV owt -62 .38 to 26 <ta ot 24 82 Lana oo 2 ome 46 a7 one .48 94 eS 91 Oe 40 .28 14 ae 1.50 $ 373.43 N We OUI PRR E Be PRE HEN PEN P RE WW HrEeEN ~13 5.08 75 69 69 1.68 2.97 11.9 .69 2.13 6.50 5.02 $ 14.34 APR 18 1005 -12- E. Alexander McLain, George 1 67 Lamm, Kenneth 3:76 Hanson, Harold 5.43 TOTAL $ 10.80 VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN IREDELL COUNTY PERSONNEL ORDINANCE: Commissioner Madison moved to approve the changes in the ordinance. (Specific wording of change can be located in briefing minutes.) VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 REQUEST FOR BUDGET REVISION OF IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN FUNDS: Mr. Bill Mashburn advised that the health department was unable to hire a nurse, so the health department proposes to shift funds in order to buy supplies for child health/immunization clinics. Commissioner Boone said this is just one case whereby the State is giving the County money and the health department had to look long-and-hard to find a place to spend it. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the revision of the immunization action plan funds. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF SURPLUS AMBULANCE TO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: The county manager mentioned that this was a surplus vehicle from the EMS Dept. It would have been sold at public auction; however, a request has been made by the sheriff's dept. for its usage. The vehicle is in good mechanical condition. The county manager recommends this transfer. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the transfer of the 1990 E-350 Ford Ambulance to the Sheriff's Dept. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 DISCUSSION OF IREDELL COUNTY JAIL NEEDS: Commissioner Boone mentioned that a representative from J.N. Pease discussed several alternatives at the agenda briefing. Commissioner Johnson said that he had been a little uneasy about a possible Burke/Catawba/Iredell arrangement. It would provide some relief; however, a lot of tax money will be going fifty miles up the road to Burke County. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to not adopt the Burke- Catawba-Iredell Regional Jail Authority and pursue other options. Commissioner Boone said that he had been the commissioner appointee on the discussions pertaining to this matter. He mentioned that the original proposal from the architects was to build a large expansion to the existing jail; however, if the jail is renovated to over 50% of its value it has to be renovated to 1995 standards. Boone mentioned that he had problems doing this -- the current jail was fine -- it didn't need to be any nicer. "We just need more room. "There's people out on the street right now that belong in jail; however, there's not room to house them." er stan The renovation cost was extremely expensive, and while discussions were going on about this, Catawba County approached Iredell about the possibility of a joint venture. There were some advantages. One two-hundred person jail costs less than two facilities that each house 100 people. Services are not duplicated, etc. A regional jail with Catawba was looking feasible; however, after an election in Burke County, and some new commissioners were elected, they wanted some other counties to share the costs. Boone mentioned that an agreement with Burke/Catawba would not provide enough space for the next 10 - 20 years. The other problem is that Burke County is 50 miles away. If an inmate was housed in Burke County and his attorney wanted to interview him it might become a situation where the jail personnel are driving back and forwards all the time. Next, the idea of not adding to the present jail was discussed. If something is built next to the present jail, modernization will not have to occur to the present facility. A presentation heard this afternoon from J.N. Pease Associates advises that the County can do this just as cheaply as entering into an agreement with Burke/Catawba. Commissioner Boone said that the bottom line for him was to alleviate the jail space needs the cheapest way possible. Costs have been reduced significantly. It is now looking like the County can do something for less than half the original cost estimates. Commissioner Stewart said that since the last jail plan was developed the jail facility requirements have also changed. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY AND STATE OF NORTH LINA FOR FORESTRY FICE LOCAT IN AGRI BUILDING: Mrs. Blumenstein mentioned that this request is for office space of 516 sq. ft., and it is a cost-share arrangement between the County & State. This is the reason for the low rate per square foot. The County bills the State monthly and they reimburse us. Then the State bills Iredell County for its share. The lease would run from May 1, 1995-April 30, 1998. MOTION from Commissioner Madison for approval of the forestry lease. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 V. D Sst. NT T BIDS: Mr. Don Wall recommended that this bid be awarded to Office World at $.40 per issuance. A bid package was sent to three vendors; however, only two bids were received and they were from: Office World $.40 per issuance Cost Containment, Inc. $.45 per issuance The current contract, with Cost Containment, is running at $.50 per issuance. The annual savings with Office World per year would be around $2800, per Evie Caldwell, during the agenda briefing. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to award this bid to Office World at $.40 per issuance. Commissioner Boone stated that he hoped that the Welfare Reform Bill that passed the House of Representatives passes the Senate and the president signs it. He also hopes that the State of North Carolina will reform welfare, and then, maybe, the County will not have as many people signed up to receive food stamps. APK 8 1995 APR 18 1995 the VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Mrs. Blumenstein explained these requests and stated: #27 moves money from contingency to legal for increased legal services. #28 recognizes the private donations received from the DARE Program. Submitted requests for the usage of this money would be for purchase of supplies, DARE graduation T-shirts, and the graduation speaker's fee. #29 recognizes the full potential of budgeted revenues in the County's health Benefits Fund as well as appropriate $98,145 of the Health Care Benefits Fund retained earnings to cover an increased health care benefits payments this year. This will not take any more money from the general fund, its all from the health care fund. Commissioner Stewart stated she had a real problem with using both donations and appropriated money that are supposed to be used for the DARE Program to pay for speakers. She mentioned it was her belief that people that make donations to this organization do so with the understanding that the money will be used in the fight against drugs and not to pay people to speak on the subject. She also said she felt that any speaker with good intentions would not be charging a fee. Commissioner Stewart recommended a resolution be sent to the DARE Program advising of this recommendation. Commissioner Boone said he echoed this sentiment. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendments #27, #28, and #29. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to send a resolution to the DARE Program advising of the Board's displeasure of spending DARE funds for speaker fees. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 F VA E CCURRING _O: ARDS AND ISSIONS: NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Mrs. Becky Leonard has resigned her appointment to this Board. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW: Mr. Bill Morrow has resigned his appointment. In addition, a chairman will need to be appointed for this Board. P IN ZONING BOARD: The terms of Jane Brewer & Steve Cash will end on May 31, 1995. Both individuals have agreed to serve another term and are eligible to do so. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to table all of these appointments until the May 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: 058 ~16- NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: A vacancy has occurred on this Board due to the death of Mr. Emm@tt Cruise. MOTION BY Commissioner Madison to table this appointment until %he May 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS: Commis&ioner Boone nominated Mr. Don/ Parker to this Board. MOTION By Commissioner Madison to ¢lose the nominations and accept Mr. Don\Parker by acclamation. AMr. Parker will serve the unexpired term @f Mr. Lee Basinger who moved to Mecklenburg County. The term will rum from 3/1/93 - 2/28/96.) j VOTING: Ay@s - 4 Noe® - 0 ER'S R RT: arolinas Counties Cd@alition: Mr. Mashburn reminded everyone of the Annual CCC Meetimy to be held on Friday, April 28, 1995 in Hickory, N.C. RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEER&: An /appreciation reception will be held for all volunteers serv g $n County Soards and ee on Sunday, June 4, 1995, 2:00 4 OG Ao dG Cen da AOaaW ANNUAL RETIREMENT DINNER FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES: This dinner will be held on Thursday, re 1995, at the Agricultural Center. Socia}h te Regs $58 : AM., with dinner to be served at 7:00 : \ Mr. Mashburn reminded everyone to eva, Wchgdy1s. FF, Rndges, de] tberations, _ 03 QoTjOW e spew eAzTeH ueWATeYD rs ANNOUN EMENT OF A BUBLIC HEARING 4 BE HELD = "ee ONCERNING THE eof rr pees STOR Tans hee a : BOS, a Fae gaat ar hi -% ino ‘s a 700° re chatibete eae enb rg Bree ernment. an rP mam Beats bbe bived swt tSXod'p 2 Fier uudPREPR SEB sgupta. abate will try to Ng- $2033eW OAT 3eI3S TURUDY moTron/b ediinteeiodee Bagge. tesa PoE SPA meeting at 8:50 P.M. azebeuew AQunoo ‘uanq se Tece :jueseid gyejs fa HA! eH ; VOTANG: Ayes - 4 42eme3S “WH OOTIV Noes - Gin ‘uostpew setbnog ° uosuyor *q ueydeys ueuaztTeyD eoTA ‘eucog, ‘y pTAty uewzteyo ‘eateH tH RICHI - is Jean Moore, Deputy Clerk ..,5. Hutjeou ey 203 Quesead esoy, *Ssé66t ‘2 Aew uo *u’d\o0:¢ Ae uOTSses Hbutyetaq e UT YoU SASUOCTSSTMUOD jo paeog AQuNOD TTepear seuL : S-04- 9S Approved: WOOU AONAWTANOD ONIM HLNOS S66T ‘@ AWW - NOISSAS ONIARING SHAFNOISSINWOD dO GavOd ALNNOOD TIAGIUI APR 13 1005 -15- NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: A vacancy has occurred on this Board due to the death of Mr. Emmett Cruise. MOTION BY Commissioner Madison to table this appointment until the May 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF APPEALS: Commissioner Boone nominated Mr. Don Parker to this Board. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and accept Mr. Don Parker by acclamation. (Mr. Parker will serve the unexpired term of Mr. Lee Basinger who moved to Mecklenburg County. The term will run from 3/1/93 - 2/28/96.) VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 ER'S REPORT: Carolinas Counties Coalition: Mr. Mashburn reminded everyone of the Annual CCC Meeting to be held on Friday, April 28, 1995 in Hickory, N.C. RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEERS: An appreciation reception will be held for all volunteers serving on County Boards and Commissions on Sunday, June 4, 1995, 2:00 - 4:00 P.M., at the Agricultural Center. ANNUAL RETIREMENT DINNER FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES: This dinner will be held on Thursday, April 27, 1995, at the Agricultural Center. Social time begins at 6:30 P.M., with dinner to be served at 7:00 P.M. 1995-96 BUDGET DELIBERATIONS: Mr. Mashburn reminded everyone to begin to look at their calendars so that meetings can be set up for budget review. The tentative schedule for budget deliberations runs from May 17 - June 2. ERNING THE TATE' R TY MA ANCE PLAN FOR THE CHARL TTE TONIA OZONE NONATTAINMENT AREA: The county manager advised that this hearing is scheduled for April 19, 1995, 7:00 P.M. at the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Government Center. Comments will be received until May 3, 1995. Someone from the county staff will try to attend the meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M. VOTING: Ayes - 4 Noes - 0 5 fe Deere yn. Moore, Deputy Clerk Approved: Msp ad. late. 070 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION - MAY 2, 1995 SOUTH WING CONFERENCE ROOM The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in a briefing session at 5:00 p.m. on May 2, 1995. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Chairman Haire called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Mashburn to discuss the agenda for this evening’s meeting with the board. A discussion was held on the agenda and items that will be added to the agenda. Chairman Haire made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. for a recess until the 7:00 p.m. meeting time as advertised. 7 YZ joe to the Board APPROVED: The /, Ff WAY 2 BH 071 MAY 2 1995 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 2, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday evening, May 2, 1995, 7:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson 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 Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Captain Rodney Proctor, Sheriff’s Dept. CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Stewart PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn made some recommendations for adjustments to the agenda and the board approved the adjustments as requested on a MOTION from Commissioner Boone. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS MAY TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION MONTH: Chairman Haire read this resolution and a MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the resolution, and was passed on a unanimous vote. The following is the resolution adopted: TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION MONTH 1995 WHEREAS, teenage pregnancy significantly affects the health, economic and educational future of teenagers and cost our state more than $458 million in 1991; and WHEREAS, teenage parents are often unable to complete their education, which later results in unemployment, underemployment and dependence on public welfare. Teenage mothers often seek prenatal care late, if at all, and therefore frequently suffer higher than average levels of toxemia, anemia and cervical trauma. Their babies are often born premature and with low birth weights; and WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina and Iredell County are committed to involving churches, businesses, media, parents, agencies, educational institutions, policy makers, and health providers in helping to prevent teenage pregnancy. The purpose of the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina and the Iredell Council on Adolescent Health is to advocate and support programs and strategies that prevent adolescent pregnancy and decrease the problems associated with adolescent pregnancy in North Carolina; NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners 1 072 joins the Governor of North Carolina, in proclaiming May 1995 as "Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month" in North Carolina and commends this observance to our citizens. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . J < l Yc a A GLE Ze a Chairman Approved 5/2/95. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL FUNDING PLAN, FY 95-96: Mr. Mashburn addressed this funding plan. He said this is a continuation of an existing funding program. The plan was explained at the briefing on the agenda by Anne Johnson, chairman, and Anna Rice, vice chairman, of the HCCBG Advisory Board. Mr. Mashburn explained the source of the local match. By approving this, it will just provide continuation for already existing programs and it will provide that the county commissioners will furnish the necessary matching funds as they have in the past. Commissioner Stewart said it is important to know that this service used to be in the Department of Human Resources under the Social Services Department several years ago. This is the fourth year the program has been administered by the county manager’s office. She complimented the committee’s hard work and dedication in their service to the elderly. Commissioner Stewart made a motion to approve the request for funding as outlined by the documents presented to the board and as listed below: Access In-Home Other Total Adult Day Care 26,248 26,248 In-Home 22,282 22,282 Transportation 75,854 75,854 In-Home I 33,128 33,128 In-Home II 53,416 53,416 Senior Center 15,125 15,125 Cong. Meals Tap a8s 73,141 H.D. Meals 52,935 52,935 Supple. Meals 6,075 6,075 75,854 135,074 147,276 358,204 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 PUBLIC BSBARTHSG TOMMY TAYLOR PROPERTY AND OTHER PROPERTIES, CASE 9504-1 AND PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND PLAN: Mr. Lundy presented this to the board. A request was made by Chuck G. Rix, agent for Tommy Taylor Property, to rezone this property from RA to NB for a proposed food sandwich grill. The property is located on Wilkesboro Highway/115 just north of Weston Road. Staff recommends that the property be approved along with additional properties cited as being included in the rezoning. These properties are nonconforming and this would allow them to make greater use of the property. An amendment to the land plan is required before rezoning can be made. Persons speaking at the public hearing were: Chuck Rix. In favor of the rezoning. He had a petition with 760 names in favor of the rezoning that he submitted to the clerk 2 MAY 2 1905 MAY 2 095 to the board. No one else spoke for or against the rezoning request. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the amendment to the Iredell County Land Plan to show a general commercial node for the properties involved (Lots 33, 34, 35, & 68, Block B, of Iredell County Tax Map 9P.) and approve the rezoning from RA to NB. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ 0. CLOSED SESSION - 4G. 8. 143-318.11(5): MOTION from Commissioner Madison to enter closed session to discuss land acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from Closed Session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison requested that the board delay action on the Closed Session for a few minutes while the county attorney drafts a resolution. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS GRANT AWARD FOR DRUG CONTROL AND SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT #29-A: Mr. Mashburn said the Sheriff’s Department came to the commissioners and requested approval to submit this grant (2/7/95). The department has now been awarded this grant and the board of county commissioners has to accept the grant and authorize the expenditure of these funds and also authorize the local match of $31,062. This grant is to be used for a new computer system for the sheriff’s department. Budget Amendment #29-A transfers the money from contingency for the local match. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to accept the grant award for the computer system and approve budget amendment #29-A to take funds from the Contingency Fund in the amount of $31,062 for the County’s matching share of this grant. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. AIR QUALITY REGULATIONS: Mr. Mashburn said the County was notified of a meeting that was to be held by the Air Quality section of the State of North Carolina, to be held in Charlotte on the redesignation of this area as an O-Zone nonattainment area. In reading the notice, we discovered that Iredell County has been added to the list that fell into the nonattainment area. Rick Cowick from the Planning Staff attending this meeting and brought back information that says that although the majority of the proposed measures will affect Duke Power and Transco Natural Gas pumping station, it will affect Iredell County. It may require that Iredell County use reformulated gasoline after 1999 for residents in the county, but it will definitely require that Iredell County government convert its fleet of vehicles to an alternative fuel or natural gas. Mr. Mashburn said he brought this to the board so that if the County will have any input into the public record, it must be done right away. Commissioner Madison said that Iredell County has never been in violation of the air quality regulations, and Mecklenburg County has not had any nonattainment since 1990 or 1991. He said it sounds like a bureaucracy out of control and he proposed that the 3 074 county manager draft a resolution and send it to them stating we are very conscientious and concerned about the air quality in Iredell County and the surrounding community, but due to the fact that we have not had any problems and do not foresee any problems, we respectfully request to be eliminated from the group of counties being charged with the problem. Commissioner Madison said he thought Iredell County should go on record as opposing what they are trying to do in case it does come up in the future. Commissioner Boone said he thought we should add to that letter the high economic cost of the requirement. He said he is as committed to clean air as anyone. He said although Iredell County has never been in violation of the standards, a computer model showed with the projected growth in the county, it is possible that in the future on the very worst days of the year that we may slightly exceed the standards. The cost to converting private and governmental vehicles would be $3.5 million. The cost of low volatile gasoline would be a 7- cent increase per gallon in the county. He gave statistics from an oil distributor, and said the remedy is completely out of proportion to the problem, and Commissioner Boone said he thought there is no problen. Commissioner Johnson said this would substantially increase the cost of vehicle inspections. He thinks it is a bureaucratic recommendation and is not in favor of the plan. Commissioner Stewart said the county fought off a hazardous waste facility, which shows the county is interested in maintaining its clean air quality. Commissioner Madison said he would make his recommendation in form of a motion that the county manager write a letter to the State Air Quality Division that Iredell County is very conscientious and concerned about its air quality and that we fought the location of the hazardous waste facility in our county because of the concern. The county also considers the impact of air quality when considering economic development in the county. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENTS #30 AND #31: Mrs. Blumenstein presented these two budget amendments for the board’s consideration. Budget Amendment #30 recognizes additional revenue received from one additional week of Adventure Camp held last summer and the anticipated revenue for two weeks of Adventure Camp to be held in June 1995. The expenditure line item has_ been increased accordingly for additional costs associated with the camp. Budget Amendment #31 is a part-time employee has been used on a temporary full-time basis to fill the unfilled Athletic Director’s position. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendments #30 and #31 as presented by Mrs. Blumenstein. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, 3/23/95, 4/4/95 BRIEFING, 4/4/95 REGULAR, 4/18/95 BRIEFING, 4/18/95 REGULAR: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the captioned minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COMMITMENT FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR STATE REGIONAL AGRICULTURAL FACILITY: MOTION from Commissioner Madison as follows: In light of the fact that Iredell County is the largest producer of dairy cows in the state and one of the largest producers of beef cows, and has a very large industry based upon 4 MAY 2 1908 075 MAY 2 1995 the individual farmers, I make a motion to instruct the county manager to issue a letter to the appropriate committee of the North Carolina General Assembly to the effect that should an Iredell County site be selected for the location of the regional agricultural facility, that Iredell County will commit up to $167,000 toward the cost of land acquisition for this site. In discussion of the motion, Commissioner Boone said the original proposal was approximately $600,000, and this motion represents basically a compromise proposal and is much better than the original proposal, but my idea is more like "0", he said. Commissioner Johnson said, as stated earlier, they asked us to commit to $600,000 with lack of any statistical evidence that we would recover our investment in any reasonable length of time, I thought that was an unreasonable request. There still is no statistical evidence to substantiate how long it would take to recover this cost, but it will be substantially shorter than the recovery of the $600,000. I don’t know the economic value of this thing long term for Iredell County, and that is the reason I was reluctant to go with the original request. This is not the best we could do, but I can live with it. Commissioner Stewart said, "Ditto, Ditto, Ditto." VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). REQUEST FOR SURPLUS EMERGENCY SERVICES PROPERTY: The Mooresville Rescue Squad has requested the County donate two surplus stretchers that we have on hand. General Statutes permits these types of transactions to the rescue squad without having to follow the procedural requirements for disposition of surplus property. The value of these stretchers is approximately $50. A resolution was submitted to the board for its consideration. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following resolution: 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 since the Mooresville Rescue Squad has requested the following equipment, it shall be transferred to that unit as provided in G. S. 160A-273 at "0" cost. Two (2) Patient Stretchers VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcements have been made: Centralina Council of Governments Advisory Boards 1. Aging Advisory Board (2 vacancies) 2. Certified Development (3 vacancies) 3. Private Industry Council (1 vacancy) 4. Emergency medical Service (1 vacancy) City of Statesville (2 vacancies in extraterritorial jurisdiction.) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 076 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: Commissioner Boone appointed Hal Jolly as a regular member of this board. This is for a one-year term for 1995. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Jolly by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: Commissioner Stewart moved to appoint Mr. Privette as chairman and Mr. Schmidt as vice chairman of the Board of Equalization and Review for the 1995 calendar year. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to close the nominations and appoint these two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ALTERNATE FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to table until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TOWN OF TROUTMAN PLANNING BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Mrs. Jane Brewer and Mr. Steven Cash for additional appointments on the Troutman Planning Board. These are three-year terms, beginning 6/1/95 and concluding 5/31/98. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons 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. OLD BUSINESS CABLEVISION - CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR FRANCHISING: Mr. Mashburn continued the discussion that was held earlier in the Briefing Session concerning the franchising for cablevision in Iredell County. There were changes in the laws of 1992 that gave the counties greater authority in working with cable companies for the control of basic rates. Iredell County has never had a contractual agreement with cablevision companies. The county has an ordinance that has the effect of law, but they have no contract with cable companies requiring a certain level of performance. Mr. Mashburn recommended at this time that a legal firm approved of by the county attorney be chosen to review the current ordinance, the federal and state regulations and the ordinance that was proposed by Prestige Cablevision. There would be a final recommendation made to the commissioners for this proposed ordinance that could be used with Prestige and other cablevision companies as well. Mr. Mashburn does not know the actual cost but will bring back the cost before the agreement for the work is made. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to authorize the county manager to pursue an agreement with a legal firm for preparing a cablevision franchise contract, and to bring back the cost for the MAY 2 1995 077 MAY 2 1995 legal fees for preparation of such document prior to beginning the actual work. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~ QO. MOSQUITO ABATEMENT AT ILLEGAL TIRE DUMP SITE IN IREDELL COUNTY ON L. L. GUY PROPERTY, BA #31: Mr. Mashburn said under the county’s general authority, they can abate a nuisance. He proposed (1) that the county purchase equipment for about $1350 and the spray chemicals to eradicate the mosquito population at the tire dump site, or (2) that the county borrow Mecklenburg County’s spraying equipment and return it to Mecklenburg over the period of the summer. He asked the board to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000 for mosquito abatement at this site and allow the staff to work the next couple of weeks to try to determine the best way to handle this problem. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendment #31, permitting the expenditure of $2,000 from Contingency to General Government for the expenditure of mosquito abatement, as recommended by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. NEW BUSINESS None to report. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT COURT FACILITIES AT TOWN OF MOORESVILLE: Mr. Mashburn reported that Mooresville has had problems because the Courts are requiring more space than the Town has available. A study done at the request of the Administrative Division of the Courts mentions the need to transfer part of the courts to Mooresville. Courts are now meeting three days 4 week in Mooresville, but there is not enough adequate office space. Rick McLean and Joel Mashburn have been discussing this problem and have concluded that if additional space is provided for the Courts in the Mooresville Town Office Building, something else will have to be moved out of the town office. The City is under no legislative obligation to provide office space for the courts, but they don’t mind providing what they have. They do not want to build additional space. Mr. McLean and Mr. Mashburn discussed moving probation and parole out of the City Hall, which now occupies three offices. This would allow the clerk of court and the judges to take over those three offices. This would mean that the County would have to aero space outside the City Hall for the probation and parole offices. Mooresville discussed this at their meeting on 5/1/95, and they felt if it is necessary to have someone come in and go a general overview of the space study, they would be willing to ere in the cost of the study up to about $2,000, Mashburn said. Mr. Mashburn asked for the board’s authorization to check on space in and around the Mooresville Town Hall building that could be rented to provide space for probation and parole. It is the county’s responsibility to provide space for the courts, Mr. Mashburn said. Commissioner Stewart inquired if there was a legal obligation to hold court in Mooresville. Mr. Mashburn said he knew of none; however, there is a long history of providing court facilities in 7 078 Mooresville. They are now holding court in Mooresville three days a week and they do not have the room to hold that court in Statesville. Commissioner Boone said it would be more convenient for all the people involved in court to have it in Mooresville, such as police, etc. The board, by consensus, agreed that Mr. Mashburn would pursue checking on space. GREATER SECURITY NEEDED IN THE COURT FACILITIES: Mr. Pope inquired about the security at the Hall of Justice and also at the Mooresville Courtroom. CONTRACT WITH AN ENGINEERING FIRM TO HANDLE ENGINEERING FOR THE COUNTY: Mr. Mashburn said it was not his intent to recommend that the county hire another engineer. He is recommending that the board have a retainer, similar to the county attorney retainer, to take care of engineering matters on a day-to-day basis. Mr. Mashburn distributed copies of a proposal from Municipal Engineering Services for services (on an as~needed basis) at the rates specified in the actual proposal. He asked the board to consider this and act on it at the next meeting. JAIL FACILITY STUDY: Mr. Mashburn said he asked J. N. Pease to submit a contract for the board’s review, following the last meeting of the board when the Jail Facility was discussed. This contract will be on the next agenda of the board. CHANGE IN PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTIONS OFFICE: Mr. Mashburn said this has been a very heavy year in new construction in the county, and the Inspections Department continues to have heavy demands placed upon it. The report for April 1995 reflects that the department had about 150 inspections daily. In the past the procedures have been if the person wants the service the next day, all they would need to do is call at night and leave a message on the recorder, and the request would be met the following working day. However, with the additional new construction, the department is no longer able to expedite the inspections that quickly. The department now says if a person makes a request prior to 4:30 p.m., the inspection will be guaranteed for the following day. If a person calls on the phone after that time and leaves a message on the recorder, they cannot guarantee the inspection the following day as in the past. The department is still giving 24-hour service, but they are not able to fulfill the tape recorder messages the following day as they have in the past. This is the new procedure for the department instead of hiring additional people for the additional construction work at this time. No board action required. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MAY 10, 1995: Mr. Mashburn said the board would be receiving an invitation to a live demonstration of the N. C. Information Highway on Wednesday, May 10, 1995, at 11:00 at Catawba Valley Community College. Mitchell Community College was selected as a site and was given a grant of $68,000. About 40 officials from county are invited to show off the Information Highway project. DATES SET FOR REVIEW OF 1995-96 BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn and the board worked out the following dates for budget sessions: May 16, 1995 - Budget presented. May 23, 1995 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. May 30, 1995 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. (School budgets) MAr 2 1995 MAy 2 1995 June 1, 1995 - 4:00 =- 8:00 p.m. June 6, 1995 = 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (P. H. & Reg. M. 7:00 p.m.) June 8, 1995 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. JULY 1995 MEETING: The first meeting in the month of July 4, 1995 will fall on a holiday. The question arose about the July 1995 meetings. It was decided that there would be only one meeting, and this would be on July 18, 1995, at 5:00 p.m. for briefing and 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Any public hearings will be on this date also. LEGISLATIVE MEETING WITH RALEIGH ELECTED OFFICIALS: Mr. Mashburn announced the contingency would be leaving on Wednesday morning, May 3, 1995, for the Raleigh Legislative Goals Meeting. Mr. Madison, Mr. Boone, and Mrs. Stewart will be accompanying Mr. Mashburn to this conference. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NACO MEETING IN ATLANTA, GA.: The NACo meeting will be held in Atlanta, Ga. on July 21-25, 1995. Commissioner Alice Stewart plans to attend. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to enter Closed Session under G. S. 143-318.11a(5), Acquisition of Property and G. S. 143-318.11a(3), Contract Negotiations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION to adjourn from Closed Session from Commissioner Madison. VOTING: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. from Commissioner Madison. Next meeting on May 16, 1995 at 5:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, and 7:00 p.m., County Commissioners’ Meeting Roon, Statesville, NC. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: Se/ Pa sl 080 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 16, 1995 - BRIEFING MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session at 5:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Matters Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Bill Mashburn, Health Director and members of the health department staff and board of health Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor The meeting was called to order by Chairman Haire who asked the county manager to discuss the items listed on the agenda for today’s meeting. Mr. Mashburn said he first wanted to present the proposed 1995-96 budget to the board for its review. He highlighted the budget message, essentially saying that the proposed budget for fy 1995-96 is $58,258,600. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise fund is $3,333,659. Expenditures for 94-95 were 3.5% below the 94-95 projections and means we will not have to use the Fund Balance Appropriated for 94-95, which was $3.5 million. Mr. Mashburn said there is a strong economy and an inflation rate of 3% or less, which represents a very healthy economy. The unappropriated fund balance is 14.18% or over $8 million. Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor, said the real and personal property in Iredell County will have a value of $5.8 billion. This is a 7.59% increase over the present fiscal year. Approximately 4.45% of this is due to revaluation and 3.5% is new construction. The major increases in the budget are in the finance department for software upgrade, the courts for fire alarm system and asbestos abatement. There is also a $10,000 allocation for office space in Mooresville. The Engineering Department was left in the budget, but plans are to put in the work of this department in other areas since the engineer has left the staff. The capital request for the law enforcement is for building rental for Mooresville/South Iredell. The social services has 10.8% increase; the county’s share of this is 5.1%. There has been a Capital Reserve Fund established for the Lowe’s Center fund of $875,000. School funding for the Current Expense is $834; which is up from $794 or a 5% increase over last year. The state is proposing a 4% increase in salaries; realistically it is expected to be about 2% increase, Mashburn said. In Human Resources, there has been a 2% across-the-board increase in pay and $300,000 in the merit pay. There were 11 new positions requested and six of these positions are recommended. 1 MAY 16 109m 081 MAY 1 6 igg5 Tax rate is still the same at 45 cents per $100 valuation. The budget meets the immediate needs of the county; however Mr. Mashburn stressed the need to work to develop some long range planning for this county. Budget sessions were established at the last meeting. The first one is to be on May 23, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD - CBA FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 95-96: Mr. Greg Letourneau, chairman of the YSA, presented the funding recommendations from the YSA for 95-96. The board discussed the funding at length and then decided to postpone the final recommendation until they had an opportunity to discuss the programs with some of the program directors. HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUDGET ITEMS: The board discussed the items listed on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. for a break before the 7:00 p.m. meeting. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: 6 fh L i 9S 082 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 16, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session on Tuesday, May 16, 1995, at 7:00 pP-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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: William P. Pope, County Attorney Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Planning and Development Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Bill Mashburn, Health Director CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA: Adjustments were made in the order of the agenda on a motion from Chairman Haire and unanimous approval by the board. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MRS. DONNA GILBERT, BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD, NOISE ORDINANCE: Mrs. Gilbert had requested an appointment before the board to discuss the county’s Noise Ordinance. She said their houses were close together on Brawley School Road where she lives and there is a lot of noise from firearms and other things. She inquired about the fine for violation of the noise ordinance. Mr. Pope stated that the fine being charged by the county is the maximum amount that can be charged under the General Statutes. Commissioner Boone suggested that this matter be discussed with the sheriff’s department. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart that the board take this under advisement and contact the sheriff’s department and see what can be done. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. PUBLIC HBARIUNG PROPOSED SECONDARY ROAD PROGRAM FOR FY 95-96: Mr. Joe Lamb was present from the Secondary Road Department at Shelby, NC. He also presented Mr. Jim Rand, District Engineer. A copy of the program being proposed for 95-96 had been distributed to the commissioners with their agenda packets. Chairman Haire inquired if anyone wished to speak regarding the public hearing. No one present spoke. Chairman Haire declared the public hearing closed. 1 MAY 1 6 1095 SECONDARY ROAD PROGRAM FOR FY 95-96: MAY 16 1995 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the Secondary Road Program for FY 95-96 as presented by the Department of Transportation. The following is the list of roads proposed: PAVING NO. PRIORITY SR # DESCRIPTION LENGTH EST. COST 1 O3F 2356 Wayside 0.63 $100,000 2 O4F 1588 Shoemaker Loop 1.00 150,000 3 OOF 2160N Allen Creek 200,000 *Increase Funds* 4 10F 1817N Zion Liberty 200,000 *Increase Funds* 5 ii 1816 Mullis Road 50,000 *Increase Funds* 6 12 2360S Cornflower 0.89 200,000 7 13 2145S Vaughn Mill Rd. 1.80 186,000 *partially funded w/47,000* 4.3251, 086,000 ALTERNATE 8 14 2357 Nabors Rd 9 15 2135 Shaw Rd SUBDIVISION STREETS 1 20A 2741 2 22A 1322 4 28 1240 5 29 1493 6 30 1266 7 31 2718 8 32 1642 9 33 1634 ALTERNATE 10 34 2445 11 30 2446 12 36 1294 13 a7 4334 14 38 1448 15 39 1108 16 40 1374 17 41 1623 18 42 1520 19 43 2200 20 ag 1244 Hidden Cove Rd Brer Fox Trail Patternote McInnis Land Southwood Loop Winston Way Road Marcia Lane Robertson Rd -30 -14 -88 ~19 -19 one -15 24 2.20 Goodwin Circle Goodwin Circle Aqua Drive Estelle Rd Honey Dew Circle Templeton Rd Lamb Rd Beckham Rd Deal Rd Warren Rd Owens Farm Rd PROPERTY OWNER PARTICIPATION 1398 add add add add -18 -15 - 43 ~24 - 06 Kenway Loop "T" Lane Broadview Silhouette Marrin Place 49,500 23,000 220,000 31,350 31,350 18,150 23,250 39,600 436,200 14,851 12,000 68,000 20,000 6,296 1.06 121,147 084 TOTAL FUNDS USED FOR PAVING 1,643,347 TOTAL MILES PAVED 7.58 N/A Various spot stabilization, secondary maintenance 308,791 Total Secondary Construction Program 1,952,138 Reserved for Contingencies 126,996 TOTAL ALLOCATION 2,079,134 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS NON-OWNER PETITION - FINDING APPROPRIATENESS OF PETITION: Mr. Lundy reported that the planning board had asked the county commissioners to find the petition appropriate for rezoning property outlined on the map presented to the commissioners from RA to R-20. The property is located in Trinity Acres Subdivision. They are 60 parcels of property involved (90% of the property is represented by signatures in favor of the petition). Mr. Bedford Cannon represented the landowners who are requesting the rezoning. Mr. Edgar Robertson, a resident of the community, spoke in behalf of the petition. No one else spoke. Commissioner Madison asked to be excused from voting because he has a lot listed for sale in the area under discussion. MOTION from Chairman Haire to excuse Mr. Madison from voting because of a perceived conflict of interest. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - O. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to find the petition appropriate to rezone this property from R-A to R-20. This property is located off Wilkesboro Highway on Persimmon Circle near Branchwood Road, and is more specifically identified as Lots 1, 3, a, S, 6, 12, 16, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36A, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47A, 50, 51, 52, 53, 5S, SS, 59, Oa. 68; 67; 66, €9, 70, 7k, 72, 73, 74, 73, 76, 77, 78; 79, 80, 83, 82, 83, of Block A of Iredell County Tax Map 9N-2. Also Lots 8, 9, 10; Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 9N and Lots 28, 29, 56; Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 9P. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0; Not Voting - 1 (Madison). CONTRACT WITH IREDELL STATESVILLE SCHOOLS FOR BUS LEASE FOR RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONTRACT 95-14: Mr. Lundy presented this contract to the board for execution. Mr. Pope called the board’s attention to a paragraph that should be deleted from the contract before the chairman executes the contract. MOTION from Chairman Haire to approve this contract with the deletion of Item 4(b) (Indemnification). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES AND REFUNDS - APRIL 1995: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the releases and refunds for the month of April 1995, as follows: MAY 1 6 1996 085 MAY 4 6 1995 REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 1995 Calvin R. Beckham 289 Rocky River Road Mooresville, NC 28115 Theodore & Pamela M. Benbow 110 Clint Drive Statesville, NC 28677 Chapter 13 - Office Steven G. Tate - Trustee P. O. Box 1778 Statesville, NC 28677 Jade Benfield Davidson Route 2, Box 216 Troutman, NC 28166 G. E. Capital Auto Lease, Inc. c/o Tax Operations P. O. Box 310 Barrington, IL 60011 Attn: Melody Nottoli Gary Wayne Goble etal 235 Brevard Street Statesville, NC 28677 Shirley Martin Leonard 114 Franklin Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 Shirley Martin Leonard 114 Franklin Drive Mooresville, NC 28115 M & J Land, Inc. 115 W. Waterlynn Road Mooresville, NC 28115 Donnie R. & Linda Martin 300 Bluefield Road Mooresville, NC 28115 James Calvin Matthews, Jr. 167 Longview Road Statesville, NC 28677 Billy Ray Trivette, Jr. 356 Sheffield Road Harmony, NC 28634 TOTAL Holton Landscaping James H. Lown, Jr. Vickey Reese Eagle James William Kestler Richard T. Williams William K. Niblock Marva M. Houpe Richard A. Edmiston Larry J. Schaeffer 100.33 17.30 1,370.19 21.68 87.12 66.42 16.56 10.89 439.96 20.41 15.18 39.16 2,205.45 21.69 4.94 50.46 33.98 13.82 1.35 185.67 187.70 187.70 187.70 13.28 31.82 086 T-Town Bar-B-Que Neill P. England Fredrickson Motor Ex. " Dorothy B. Tevepaugh Alferia D. Connor Jim Hutchens Theron N. Tench Georgia Teague Bryan Andrews James E. Moten Danny E. Carroll Larry S. Johnson Elsie H. Whitley Fifth Street Shelter Paul T. McLelland Jr. Richard F. Barnette VT, Inc. Trustee Wor Curtis Bernard Lackey Shannon & T Marlowe James Roland Wauge Dominick P. Balano Thomas R. Goode Jeffrey L Osborne John & M McCalla Frank Gudger Joseph W Ivey Frank T Gudger Joseph W. Ivey Frank Gudger Joseph W. Ivey Frank T. Gudger Eagle Wood Partners Larry J. Wilson Crystal M Walker Rapture Preparation Thomas Tomlin Kenneth Ray Moore " Susan C. Deal Michelle S Harkey Lynn W. Fesperman T G Kistler uw Pressley Hillard Lynn W. Fesperman Lynn W Fesperman Geoffre C. Davidson, II Jimike Inc. Rebecca S. Watt Linda Brown Johnson Linda Brown Johnson Clyde H Marlow Karl S Goble Keith & Tina Waldo Karl S. Goble Lackey Enterprises Shiloh AME Zion Ch Beverly M Brown Robert A Priesing Carl Eugene White Butch Mock Motorsport Henry Earl Woodall Foxco, Inc. MAY 1 § 1996 56.89 63.32 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.50 1.69 14.81 49.50 64.85 45.54 53.06 39.24 46.85 9.63 9.59 13.50 6.93 5.27 32.40 1.35 36.43 12.51 58.32 18.50 19.87 4.28 663.10 7.65 3,058.11 (7.65) 3,058.11 7.65 3,058.11 1,840.66 13.50 36.63 11.52 9.14 8.67 10.80 10.80 10.80 4.83 44.33 38.18 243.20 553.14 553.14 553.14 15.89 (38.18) 89.59 75.24 47.70 22.18 9.46 5.37 9.00 8.38 36.30 7.30 19.54 5.54 3.27 11.57 7.70 17.91 1.35 22.50 087 WAY 4 f 7008 Larry J Schaeffer James Doug Wiles,Jr. Becky G Little Goforth Supply Inc. Delois S Winford Karl J & Cynthia Overby Ford Motor Credit Sidney Lee Farris Douglas C Hollingsworth Gary Wayne Goble Harvey B Reese " Wayne Ronald Queen Marcelle A Copeland Cynthia H Howard Corometrics Medical Susan Diana Sherrill Edwin J & Nettie Engram Carolyn York Moore John P. Godfrey Sr. Elizabeth W. Reid bt Race Street United Methodist Ch. Tammy Jordan Rex Lewis Gibbs Caster L. Edwards Louis Fine Foods " Renee S. Stutz Milton Leonard Key Sarah Johnson Sarah Johnson " Dawn Rashelle Wight Junior Stikeleather John Perry Snyder tongla L Turner Virginia L Mason Virginia L Mason " Smith, Inc. " i " " A Phillip T Fox Larry J Snoddy John Robert Graham David N Jackson " Roy E Waugh James E Fathera John E Wellman Barry Royce Ehret George F Fox Thomas W Misenheimer Cynthia A Beck Thomas E Martin Johnny V Byers Franklin Heinrich, Sr. Avery B Hill Robert A Gunther Charles K Fitzgerald Ray C Tilley John Carlton Waugh Robert W Barnett Thomas D Lauritsen Patricia A Webber 13.82 46.31 59.91 7.34 60.84 59.72 84.06 10.28 39.92 67.95 132.66 4.12 $3.73 11.57 5.16 145.81 13.05 16.20 7.09 11.38 36.23 40.77 12.38 8.69 22.64 58.10 31.19 25.52 22.68 63.41 38.16 470.91 470.91 470.91 40.54 8.82 17.38 47.21 4.50 (4.50) 9.00 12.33 17.91 17.91 17.91 13.86 8.78 54.77 127.17 2.25 21.96 2.39 2.25 128.70 173.77 11.75 69.03 1.62 5.54 22.50 75.96 25.92 94.46 12.47 45.05 53.10 70.25 10.40 21.69 60.66 088 Steve & Tammy Holcomb 2.25 William Query, Jr. 42.26 Gale L Harris 122.85 Douglas A Corriher 8.55 Peter T Castoral a2ete Justin Patrick Smith 4.06 Glenn S Hendrick 19.71 Lawrence Lamberth 12.47 Billy Ray Lipe 16.56 Terry Lynn Trivette 54.05 Quality Moving & Storage 48.33 Mozelle H Setzer 81.05 James Billy Winkler 36.90 Southview Baptist Church 3.51 Glenn C Troutman, Sr. 22.28 Garry Lee Hill 34.65 Cummins B Sherrill 29.21 Thomas Scott Wilson 3.00 Melanie D Nantz 22.86 Chad Shore Murdock 54.45 Believers Faith Center 31.50 Billy Trivette Jr 31.95 Lynne Little Dellinger 45.23 Melissa P Henderson 40.28 John’s Esso Station 1.69 G L Wilson Bldg. Co. 69.03 * 42.26 - 69.03 " 42.26 “ 49.28 Cummins B Sherrill 125.60 Alfred D Kistler 6.75 Frank Wesley Sacosky 32.85 I Care Inc. 46.80 Kefervin M Jordan 67.14 Paul Deaman, Jr. 6.40 Mary Goble Davis 3.65 Bobby G Sizemore 9.77 Terry A Bellamy 3.00 William David Wood 3.00 Bonnie H Coble 61.56 Archie F Fletcher 38.43 Timothy Ammons 35.87 Rayford D Myers 21.98 Melina M Graham 29.16 Marvin E Hall, Jr. 46.58 Jean Byers Troutman 12.69 TOTAL ei,alas i.e SOLID WASTE RELEASES FOR APRIL Gary W Goble 18.00 Virginia L Mason 18.00 " 18.00 Ray C Tilley 18.00 TOTAL 72.00 EAST ALEXANDER FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES John C Waugh 7.41 SHEPHERD FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES MAY 16 1995 089 Elsie H Whitley Beverly Meadow Brown Carl Eugene White John P Godfrey Robert W Barnett Bobby G Sizemore TOTAL MAY 4 6 1995 64 ~22 -51 - 76 -69 -65 3.47 MT MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Frank Gudger " " T G Kistler " " " TOTAL Holton Landscaping Vickey R Eagle Richard T Williams Richard A Edmiston " Jim Hutchens Larry S Johnson Richard F Barnette vt Inc. Shannon Marlowe Jeffrey Osborne Joseph Wayne Ivey Joseph Wayne Ivey Eagle Wood Partners Larry Jordan Wilson Crystal Michael Walk Thomas N Tomlin Kenneth Ray Moore " Lynn W Fesperman Lynn W Festerman Jimike Inc. Rebecca S Watt Linda Brown Johnson " , Clyde H marlow Karl Stacy Goble Keith D Waldo Henry Earle Woodall Foxco Inc. Goforth Supply Ford Motor Credit Sidney Lee Farris Gary Wayne Goble " Marcelle A Copeland Susan Diana Sherrill Elizabeth W Reid " Tammy Jordan Rex Lewis Gibbs meer 39.34 203.87 186.88 186.88 14.43 36.88 33.80 33.80 735.88 ALL COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS 4.33 3.37 .92 11.96 11.47 11.47 12.51 3.03 64 22 2.16 2.43 $.32 47 (.47) 137.71 .83 er 2.44 .56 .56 - 66 .66 7a 8.52 (2.54) 3.18 1.48 64 .35 .60 .56 2.42 .09 1.50 .49 5.60 .68 4.53 4.71 .77 .87 2.33 2.63 .58 1.51 Caster Edwards 3.87 Renee S Stutz 4.23 Sara Johnson 31.39 " 28.78 " 28.78 Dawn R Wight 2.70 Virginia L Mason 28 Virginia L Mason (.18) . - 46 Smith Inc. -82 " 1.19 ” 1.19 ” Liao ” «92 ” -59 Phillip T Fox 3.65 Larry J Snoddy 8.48 Roy E Waugh sae George F Fox 4.60 Johnny V Byers 5.06 Franklin Heinrich Sr $.72 Ray C Tilley 3.54 Thomas D Lauritsen 1.45 Patricia A Webber 4.04 Peter T Castoral -91 Justin P Smith oat Billy Ray Lipe 1.10 Terry Lynn Trivette 3.60 Southview Baptist Church sad Belivers Faith Center 2.30 Billy R Trivette 2.13 Lynne L Dellinger 3.02 Melissa P Henderson 2.69 Alfred D Kistler 41 Timothy & Kim Ammons 2.39 Rayford D Myers 1.46 Jean Byers Troutman ~85 TOTAL 393.44 FARM USE PROCEDURE MANUAL: Mr. Brent Weisner presented a sheet with three options for changing a certain paragraph in the manual. The following changes were suggested by Weisner: 1. Under the procedural section on page 1, the sentence that states within the next four years all parcels that are under the use value will be reviewed as required. Weisner recommended that this be within the next eight years. 2. In paragraph 3 under the procedural section on page 1, Weisner recommended one of the three options presented to then. Weisner recommended Option 3. Commissioner Boone inquired if Mr. Weisner had a ballpark figure on how much additional revenue might be raised by making these changes. Mr. Weisner said he had made no estimates on this; his reason for making thse changes is for consistency in the application. Commissioner Boone inquired how much tax money is lost because of the Farm Use Program. Mr. Weisner said they defer about $205 million of value, which represents $800,000 to $900,000 of taxes. Commissioner Boone inquired if these changes he was proposing this evening would make a 10% difference in this figure. Mr. Weisner said that was probably a good guess. Commissioner Boone said he had trouble making any changes at all given the fact that this is not a significant amount. He referred to a suggestion from one of the Equalization and Review 9 MAY 16 1008 MAY 1 6 1995 members to make a visual inspection of the farms every eight years, and if it is obvious that the land is not being cultivated, then they should take further action. MOTION from Commissioner Boone that a provision be added to the procedural manual that the appraisers be instructed that at the time they are required to audit land for farm use, the appraisers make a visual inspection, and if it is apparent that the land is being cultivated, then nothing else would be required of the land owner. If it is obvious that the land is not being cultivated, then further action should be pursued such as a reapplication or a questionnaire. County Attorney Pope inquired if the appraisers would be able to determine by a sight visit if the farm is under sound management, and Mr. Weisner replied he thought so. Mr. Weisner said he thought a certain amount of uniformity could be achieved in doing it this way. County Attorney Pope said his only concern has been the equal treatment of the farmers. Mr. Weisner said he would be satisfied that this could result in equal treatment. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Option #3, which reads: VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADOPTION OF THE PROCEDURAL MANUAL: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the Manual with the changes from the 8-year cycle to a 4-year cycle, as required. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dr. Heinen from the Iredell County Board of Health discussed this matter with the board. Dr. Heinen is chairman of the sub-committee appointed by the board of health to study the environmental concerns, and he is submitting a request to begin June 1, 1995 for an additional Environmental Health Specialist, at Grade 66, as part of their plan for dealing with the backlog of demand for sewage disposal services. Chairman Haire said this was discussed at length in the briefing meeting. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the hiring of an Environmental Health Specialist at Grade 66. The remainder of the request (which is for salary upgrades in the environmental office) will be taken up in the budget deliberations. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADDITIONAL WIC MONIES: The health department is requesting approval for utilization of additional WIC monies to purchase needed equipment and supplies for the program. They have been allocated an additional $1,474 because of an increased base caseload for the second quarter of 1994-1995. (They have a new caseload of 1,929 clients.) 10 092 Mr. Bill Mashburn presented this request to the board. They plan to buy nutritional information brochures for the public and uniforms for the staff, he said. They also plan to purchase a display and exhibit system for the WIC program, Mashburn said. Commissioner Johnson inquired if this money would be coming from the state, and Mr. Mashburn said that is correct. Mr. Mashburn said this was approved unanimously by the board of health on May 11, 1995. MOTION from Chairman Haire to approve the additional WIC funds, which would be Budget Amendment #33. In discussion of the motion, Commissioner Johnson gave his personal feelings about personal responsibility in society and the effects this has upon a society. He thinks history reflects that it is not a good practice to shirk one’s personal responsibilities and rely on others to provide for their needs. He gave the short~- term and long-term effects upon a society, none of which are positive in society. VOTING: Ayes - 1 (Haire); Nays - 4. Mr. Bill Mashburn requested permission from the board of commissioners to come to the board and make a presentation on the WIC nutrition program. Commissioner Madison and Commissioner Boone voiced their sentiments in agreement with Commissioner Johnson’s remarks. CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION, BUDGET AMENDMENT #33: a. iil Mashburn said this was funds from the state in the amount of $2,803 to help reach the goal of the state and local Iredell County Child Fatality Task Force of reducing the number and rate of child deaths. They are planning to use these funds for public awareness and education in the area of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and adolescent suicide. The health department will pull together programs and purchase educational materials and disseminate this information to citizens. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve receipt of these Child Fatality Prevention funds in the amount of $2,803 and Budget Amendment #33 showing the receipt and disbursement of these funds. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UTILIZATION OF ADDITIONAL STATE SCHOOL HEALTH FUNDS, BUDGET AMENDMENT #34: Mr. Bill Mashburn said this is a small amount of funds, $820, to be used for dental care for children in school who do not qualify for Medicaid and a small amount for prescriptions and eyeglasses. The funds in this program are now exhausted, Mashburn said, and these funds could be used for the remainder of the fiscal year. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the receipt and expenditure of these funds and the accompanying Budget Amendment #34. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LETTERS OF CREDIT: Mr. Jerry Lundy presented these to the board. The following actions were taken: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to release Letter of Credit #40072, issued by United carolina Bank in the amount of $16,000, from Crescent Resources, Inc. The developers have now completed the water system that was insured by the L/C. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 11 MAY 16 8 MAY 16 1995 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to release Letters of Credit #40071 ($78,200), #40129 ($20,775), #40152 ($32,815), and #40218 ($70,050) issued by the United Carolina Bank, which were used to insure the completion of the community water system for The Harbour Subdivision, Phase I. The developers have now completed the work covered by these L/Cs. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to reduce Letter of Credit #40073 from $393,800 to $36,600 with a new expiration date of 12/1/95 from United Carolina Bank to Crescent Resources, Inc. for the completion of street improvements, utilities and engineering costs in connection with The Harbour, Phase I, Map A. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5/2/95 BRIEFING AND 5/2/95 REGULAR MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes from the captioned two meetings. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PETITION TO ABANDON A ROAD CALLED LAKEWAY DRIVE LOCATED NEAR THE MOORESVILLE SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION: Mr. Bill Pope presented this to the board, but because of some further legal research, it was delayed until later in the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The following announcements were made by Chairman Haire: Domiciliary Home Advisory Board (1 vacancy) Fire Tax District Commission Board (2 vacancies) Jury Commission (1 vacancy) Mitchell Community College Board (1 vacancy) Iredell County Planning Board (3 vacancies) Social Services (1 vacancy) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW (ALTERNATE). MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table this appointment until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Stewart nominated Elizabeth Myers, 211 Magnolia Street, Statesville, NC, and Mrs. Ruth Waters, 221 Starmount Drive, Statesville, NC. These appointments begin July 1, 1995 and conclude June 30, 1996. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint these two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ~- ADVISORY BOARDS: REGION F AGING ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Mr. June K. Reece and Mrs. Barbara L. Barrier to serve additional terms on this board. Their new terms begin July 1, 1995 and conclude June 30, 1997. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENTRALINA CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The following 12 094 nominations were made: Chairman Haire nominated Commissioner Madison Commissioner Madison nominated Allen Mayhew Chairman Haire nominated Joanne Rosenfeld MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing three persons by acclamation. These are for one-year appointments, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1996. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENTRALINA PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Commissioner Madison made a motion to table the reappointment of Paul Wilson until it is known if he will be able to serve another term. It was reported that Mr. Wilson has been ill. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison nominated Ronnie Jones, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1997. There were no other nominations. VOTING ON APPOINTMENT OF RONNIE JONES: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. REGION F EMS BOARD: The following nominations were made: Commissioner Stewart nominated Norma Robertson, David Hospital, P O Box 1800, Statesville, NC. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Robertson by acclamation. This is for a two-year term beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1997. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. STATESVILLE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: Commissioner Stewart nominated Joe Sellars. Commissioner Madison nominated Anita Johnson. These are for three-year terms, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1998. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint the foregoing two persons by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. PETITION TO ABANDON A ROAD CALLED LAKEWAY DRIVE IN SOUTH IREDELL COUNTY: Mr. Pope said he had read the statutes pertaining to road closure, both the City and County statutes, and thought that it would actually be closed if either one of the government entities did the closing; however, Mr. Pope recommended that the safe thing to do would be that both the Town of Mooresville and the county go through the abandonment procedure. A petition signed by the property owners in this area was presented to the county commissioners. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolution: WHEREAS, Charles A.Moore and Janet R. Moore, and Robert J. Amon and Mildred M. Amon, and Robert J. Holshouser, Jr. and Carolyn F. Holshouser have petitioned the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to close a portion of the road known as old Lakeway Road; and WHEREAS, the plat of Lakeview development was recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County on June 9, 1955, 13 MAY 16 B® 095 MAY 16 1995 and recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 55; and WHEREAS, it appears to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that the only property owners adjoining that portion of Lakeway Road requested to be closed and abandoned are the petitioners and Iredell County; and WHEREAS, it further appears to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that the portion of Lakeway Road desired to be closed and abandoned is not a necessary means of ingress or access to any property other than the property of the petitioners and Iredell County and that no person would be deprived of reasonable ingress and egress to his property by the closing of that portion of said road; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners is satisfied that the closing of that portion of Lakeway Road requested is not contrary to the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in it by Chapter 153A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County hereby: 1. Declares its intention to close that portion of Lakeway Road described below to wit: Beginning at an existing iron pin in the north margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road (which iron pin is located South 38 deg. 50 min. 37 sec. East 423.12 feet from a new iron pin at the intersection of the northern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road and the eastern margin of the right-of-way of newly relocated Lakeway Road); thence from the beginning South 33 deg. 06 min. 31 sec. West 458.01 feet to a new iron pin; thence with the arc of a curve to the left which arc has a radius of 425 feet, a length of 207.54 feet, a tangent of 105.88 feet, a chord of 205.48 feet to a new iron pin in the western margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road; thence with the western margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road North 33 deg. 06 min. 31 sec. East 222.40 feet to a new iron pin; thence continuing with the southern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road North 38 deg. 50 min. 37 sec. West 350.79 feet to a new iron pin at the intersection of the southern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road and the eastern margin of the right-of-way of newly relocated Lakeway Road; thence with the arc of a curve to the right which has a radius of 275.0 feet, a length of 25.99 feet, a tangent of 13.01 feet, a bearing of South 13 deg. 48 min. 30 sec. West, a chord distance of 25.98 feet to a new iron pin; thence North 16 deg. 30 min. 58 sec. East 35.67 feet to a point in the northern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road; thence with the northern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road South 38 deg. 50 min. 37 sec. East 389.01 feet to the point and place of beginning. 2. Calls for a public hearing on the question to be held on the 6th day of June, 1995. 3. Directs the Clerk to the Board to cause this resolution to be published once a week for four successive weeks in a newspaper authorized to publish legal notices in Iredell County and directs that copy of this resolution be sent by registered and certified mail to each owner who did not join in the request to have the road closed. 4. Directs the County manager to cause a notice of the 14 096 proposed closing and the public hearing scheduled herein to be prominently posted in at least two places along the road. This the 16th day of May, 1995. s/Sara K. Haire Chairman Iredell County Board of Commissioners VOTING ON RESOLUTION: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. DELAY OF OTHER ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: Chairman Haire said that since the county manager could not be present at the meeting this evening, those items to be considered by the county manager will be taken up at the May 23, 1995 meeting for budget review. ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. on a MOTION from Commissioner Stewart. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 1995, 4:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville. a2 722 Clerk to the Board APPROVED: o/ b / IS” 15 MAY 46 1995 097 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES - SCHOOLS’ BUDGET HEARING MAY 30, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Budget Session on Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at 4:00 p-m. Commissioners Sara K. Haire, David A. Boone, Stephen D. Johnson, C. Douglas Madison, Jr., and Alice M. Stewart were present. Staff members Joel Mashburn, Susan Blumenstein, and Alice Fortner were present. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET: Dr. Eason, Dr. Bentley and Larry Williams were present to represent MCC. Susan Blumenstein gave some corrected figures for the Capital Outlay for funding for Mcc. Commissioner Boone inquired about the total operating cost for Mitchell Community College is. Larry Williams said about $8 million. He gave the breakdown of how the funds were generated. The cost is $13.25 per credit hour, which generates $450,000. These funds are submitted to the State. Commissioner Boone requested that the college officials address the Mooresville campus. Dr. Eason said this project was planned and designed in 1991-92. The board decided to attach the new construction to the existing building, which created additional jssues such as ADA requirements, etc. Dr. Eason said some of their concerns have been adequate and safe parking and access to buildings by the commuter students. They are trying to have a good continuing program for maintenance such as roofing, heating, cooling, etc. The board discussed the Capital Funds set aside for MCC. Mr. Mashburn said $500,000 was earmarked for the Mooresville expansion project. That was stated at the time of its appropriation, so it would be inappropriate to use these funds for anything else. Another $250,000 was added to be used on the Statesville campus for capital projects. Because of bid overruns, there will not be as much money available for Statesville as had been anticipated. Commissioner Stewart said she thought at some point it was going to have to be decided if the money was going to be used on the main campus, where the need is greater, she said. She thinks no facility funding will come from the state--the funding will come strictly from county taxes. Commissioner Boone pointed out that $61,000 was spent for the parking lot at the Mooresville campus. There is $2.2 million designed for renovation of the main building. R. B. Sloan, chairman of the MCC building committee, was present for the discussion. Mr. Sloan said they had looked at cutting out items on the building project, such as taking the brick facade off the sides of the building, etc., but there were things that they had not anticipated that had arisen, such as the elevator. Also there were unforeseen things that had arisen. The state architects have stated they will not approve the plans without an elevator. Part of the plan was to integrate the new addition to the old, which creates costs for the old part of the building for the ADA requirements. There were over 1,000 registrations in the fall of 1994. It is hard to identify students because some take only one course. Dr. Eason said the services to business and industry at the Mooresville campus seems to be growing. He feels they will be called on for a lot of needs in the Mooresville center in the future. There was a discussion of the Information Highway Program. 1 098 Dr. Eason thanked the board for their time. IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS: Mr. Mashburn reviewed the proposed budget figures for Iss. There is a 5% increase in Current Expense from $794 to $834. He discussed the capital funding, which is funding the second year of the three-year capital plan that began in 94-95. There is $1.5 million for the capital improvements and the amount to retire the COPS debt service for this year. Mr. Bill Long, chairman of the ISS Board, was present with Dr. Register to discuss the budget. He thought the biggest problem being experienced by the school board is capital expenditures. They are putting together a new facilities task force to look at the facilities again, he said. Eight percent of the local expenditures in the current budget is for central office staff; the rest is for classroom teachers, Mr. Long said. Mr. Long briefly discussed capital needs, especially the West Middle School roof, which has been a topic of discussion. Dr. Register discussed the $1.5 capital improvements funds, and also the Lake Norman Elementary School project bids. They also have an update on the Troutman Middle School project. Their priority is for capital improvements and, they feel pretty well with a 5% increase in current expense, Register said. The school system received $100,000 in cuts in remediation and summer school funds. They also received a $120,000 Safe School Grant cut. This was for the school resource officers that were funded last year. The state is not funding it again this year. ISS is putting $15,000 for this program for the Statesville High School and $30,000 for the three county high schools. Dr. Register reported very good results at the high schools with the resource officers. The schools have budgeted a 4% salary increase and 2 to 4% differentiated pay. There was a discussion of the budget insofar as the personnel are concerned. The increase is $752,000 in payroll cost, part of which is the 4% pay raise, and the remainder is for supplement for teachers. Commissioner Boone inquired what new positions are being added. Dr. Register responded that six full-time equivalent custodians are being added and one assistant superintendent. No new teaching positions are being added. The schools had $3.3 million in Capital Outlay requests for the $1.5 million appropriation in Capital Outlay. There was a discussion of the Monticello School, the covered walkways, gutter work, and furniture replacement. Commissioner Boone said he could not see anything wrong with the furniture they have in the cafeteria. Dr. Register said the tables and chairs at Monticello are adult size and are being used by elementary students. Commissioner Madison inquired about the budgeting of a bus in the current expense rather than in the capital expense. Dr. Register said the bids for Lake Norman Elementary School would be going to the school board Monday night. He described the funding plan for the project. The board members expressed their concerns about the bids being higher than the projected price. Commissioner Boone said he had a feeling the bids would come in more than the estimates. There was a discussion of the roofing needs. West Middle 2 School roof is a separate items because this involves heating and air conditioning. The board members questioned the price that is listed in the schools’ budget for this roof. There was a discussion of the methods required to remove asbestos. Dr. Register said the Troutman remodeling will require a lift for four lower classrooms, which will cost $120,000. MThis will make the building handicapped accessible. They have been told that they cannot remodel the building without meeting the ADA requirements. A lot of the additional costs are going into ramps, eliminating steps, and the lift. Commissioner Boone inquired why it was not known that a roof was needed there. Dr. Register said the architect advised them to go ahead and replace it rather than patching the roof. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to take another look at the roof on West Iredell Middle and get another opinion. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). Dr. Register said they would like to work with the county commissioners on the selection of a consultant. Chairman Haire said the School Study Report was now ready and wondered when would be a good time for the two boards to review this report. She inquired about Monday evening, June 5, 1995. This was a school board meeting time for ISS and was inconvenient. Chairman Long said he would talk with his board members and get back to the county commissioners regarding a meeting time. Commissioner Johnson inquired about a recent trip to San Francisco that was rumored to have been made by members of the school board. He wanted to know if this is true, and if so, where the money came from and the board’s justification of this expenditure. Commissioner Long said the National School Board Association has four meetings a year. This year they were in Orlando, New Orleans, Anaheim and San Francisco. There were six people who went this year; none went last year. They spent $7600 this year on the transportation. They spent $3170 for registration and $696 for food and parking. Commissioner Long said he wished they could attend every year and learn about what is going on. Commissioner Johnson said he thought it was an extravagant expenditure. Mr. Long said he thought it depended upon whether or not anything was learned by the persons who attended. MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Mr. Frank Fields, chairman of the Mooresville Graded School District, and Dr. Jane Carrigan, superintendent of the MGSD, and Laura Thompson were present to discuss the budget for 95-96. Mr. Mashburn said the MGSD has been given the same percentage increase on current expense. Their request for Capital Outlay was greater than they received. This was funded to them on the basis of ADM as in the past. Mr. Fields expressed their appreciation and asked Dr. Carrigan to handle the presentation. She said they had used about 80% of their local tax for Capital Outlay. Their class sizes are continuing to grow. She said some prices they have had on building have been as high as $90 s.f. The growth in the southern end of the county continues to grow and so does their enrollment. They are not taking any more out-of- district students unless they have brothers and sisters who are already there. 100 Laura Thompson discussed the budget with the board. For the teachers they are looking at a 4% salary increase, Dr. Carrigan said. Commissioner Boone asked how many students from outside Iredell County attend the Mooresville Schools. Dr. Carrigan said there were 88, and they pay $1343 tuition per pupil. The school system charges these students what the County gives them per pupil plus the local amount they receive. There was a discussion of the capital project bid they received. Dr. Carrigan said she expected the bids to increase because of so much building going on in the area. They were looking at $600,000+ when they made the budget last fall, and the bids came in at $800,000+, Carrigan said. She said she did not know if they could contribute this to any one thing--materials and labor and location all contribute to higher prices. Commissioner Boone said there seemed to be a lot of projects over budget. This Mooresville project is 30%, and they have just found out Lake Norman Elementary is over budget. Mitchell College had one that was 50% over budget. Dr. Carrigan said there were no frills. They have tile floors, built-in cabinets, etc., to cut corners. There is an ADA survey included in the cost. This includes an elevator for three levels which is $185,000. They have additional mobile classrooms and rental on 16 mobile units. They have a five-year technology plan. They have put $100,000 in this plan this year. Dr. Carrigan discussed the property that has been offered to them in the Mooresville district that is suitable for building a school. The owners are willing to finance the property for then, she said. Chairman Haire thanked the Mooresville school officials for attending the meeting and for their presentation. DISCUSSION OF COUNTY DEPARTMENT BUDGETS CONTINUED: The board discussed updating the fire alarm system in the courtrooms. Also a $135,000 capital Outlay for conversion of the Imaging system at the Register of Deeds. In Engineering the manager wanted to leave a part of the funds in the engineering budget this year. He explained his proposal to move some of these services to other areas. He wanted to move one of the employees into head up the Planning department and use the planning coordinator to look after building projects and other items that have been handled in the past by the engineer. The money left in the engineering budget would be for a contract for professional engineering services that are needed by the county. There was discussion that an amount would be used for a grant for recycling service as well as for education on recycling and littering. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to delete the $10,000 for the recycling until we come up with a plan. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. There were also funds included for salary increases. 101 102 Commissioner Stewart made a motion to exclude $36,500 in salary increases. After discussion Commissioner Stewart amended her motion to put back in $16,500. Commissioner Stewart withdrew the motion and the amendment. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. AZ - £2 PUA Clerk to the Board APPROVED: M / / d] Ga IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET DELIBERATION JUNE 1, 1995 Present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson Doug Madison Alice Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance & Adm. Services Jean C. Moore, Deputy Clerk Tim Fox, Assistant Fire Marshal Chairman Haire opened the meeting. FIRE ALARM AT HALL OF JUSTICE: This item had previously been discussed and the county manager stated that currently there are no audio or visual alarms in either of the vaults at the Hall of Justice. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that for the last few years the county had been trying to get all buildings into ADA compliance. In fiscal yr. 94-95 $12,000 had been budgeted; however, proposals received were in the $60,000 range because of asbestos in the building. Under current ADA guidelines, facilities are supposed to have both types of alarms. Tim Fox, Asst. Fire Marshal, stated that the Hall of Justice falls under the Statesville Fire Department as far as routine inspections. It is his understanding that the alarm system situation has been written up by the city. Fox mentioned that manufacturers make most of their equipment to not be compatible with other makes so it is almost impossible to add on additional devices. Commissioner Stewart asked if the building had to be in compliance with ADA standards. The county manager said that it was mandatory for new construction. ADA inspectors do visit facilities and make fines when deemed necessary. Commissioner Johnson asked if something could be added to the alarm system. Mashburn said that this could be done as long as no tampering is done with the "box. " A mechanism could be placed in the vault. Commissioner Stewart asked who would do the updating of the system if it was done. Mashburn said he didn’t know -- it could possibly be done in-house. Commissioner Johnson asked about the safety issue, i.e., people being in the vault when a fire occurred. Fox stated there could be problems. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to eliminate the $60,000 for the fire alarm update. Ayes: 5 Noes: 0 : Mrs. Blumenstein mentioned that the requested ink jet printer uses multiple colors of ink and this is why there is a service contract. There was no further discussion on this budget. MAPPING: There were no questions on this budget. /08 JUN 0 11995 yOu (2) INSPECTIONS: This budget request contains ten lap-top computers. One computer would be left in the data processing office as a back up. This is a busy office, and the county manager has stated that by allowing the inspectors to key in their records, while still in the field, it would eliminate carrying paperwork back to the office and having a second person type in the information. Blumenstein advised that for 94-95 this department will probably bring in over $700,000 in revenues. In addition, $40,000 will come from the city for the inspections merger. (This is the final year; however, in the city/county merger contract.) REQUEST FROM MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR LETTER OF INTENT: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that the State has requested a statement from the County indicating that $762,735 will be available for the construction of the Mooresville Center Expansion project. Commissioner Boone said he had problems with the difference in price between the current request and what was originally proposed. Boone said he could understand if inflation had increased the amount a little, but not what is being requested. Commissioner Madison asked how many classrooms would be built, and the county manager replied that six classrooms, three offices; plus toilet facilities are proposed. Commissioner Stewart mentioned that there is limited space at the Mooresville site. There will be a parking space problem occurring. In addition, the Board of Community Colleges feels that satellite campuses are not feasible in counties of comparable size of Iredell. It’s difficult to adequately fund a satellite and a main campus. Commissioner Haire stated that the Mooresville site is often used for industrial training. Commissioner Madison said the County had committed $500,000 to this project -- $250,000 for two years, and he recollected that the Mitchell officials had stated they would go to the State for grants for the additional funding. Madison said he wanted to get a clear message to Mitchell that the commitment ends after this funding. Commissioner Boone advised that he would vote for the Mooresville project if it was $600,000 or less. (The increase from $500,000 to $600,000 would take in inflationary factors.) Commissioner Johnson said the County had a commitment to the project; however, he too was tired of people coming to the county with a monetary request and then, later, needing additional money. MOTION by Commissioner Haire to authorize the county manager to write the letter of intent for Mitchell Community College. Ayes: 4 Noes: 1 (Boone) PUBLIC BUILDINGS: The amount of $20,000 has been requested to repair the red tiles on top of the government center. A storage shed at the old landfill is being closed in to be used for storage. Animal control has not moved into their renovated building; however, they should be in around July 1. Maintenance will move into the old Animal Control Building, and the bookmobile will settle into the old maintenance building. FIRE MARSHAL: Commissioner Madison asked about the feasibility of locating one of the fire marshals in the inspections department, and would the county save money due to the higher workers comp premiums paid for fire marshals. Blumenstein stated that the fire marshals did have the highest workers comp; however, the salary difference between inspectors and fire marshals might eat up any savings. Commissioner Boone mentioned that a recent fire marshal survey received from 60 counties indicates that Iredell has more assistants in this department then most counties. (3) EMS: Commissioner Boone asked about the requested Freightliner ambulance and asked if the County bought new ambulances last year. Blumenstein said the county garage refurbished two units last year. The county manager added that an ambulance can only be refurbished a couple of times. The Freightliner ambulance should last three times as long as the conventional ones in use. It should save on maintenance cost, its easier to work on, and it’s on the State contract. Catawba County has been pleased with this heavy-duty ambulance. Commissioner Boone asked why the retirement line item was increasing and if the county bought EMS uniforms. Blumenstein answered that in 94-95 that overtime was not computed into the figures. Last years figures on retirement were underestimated. The county buys EMS uniforms unless an employee is found to be negligent. Commissioner Madison asked what the EMS collection rate was and Blumenstein said it ran about 70%. Commissioner Stewart asked if the new ambulance came fully packaged, and the county manager said that it was fully equipped. COMMUNICATIONS: The county manager advised that normally two people staff this department at a time -- sometimes more people might be working during peak call times. Mr. Mashburn briefly explained the microwave radio link between ECOM and the Rinehart tower in Mooresville. : The county manager mentioned that utility costs are higher because of the move into the renovated building. NSION: The county manager explained that the county pays 50% of the salaries for the extension employees. The name change several years ago was done in an effort to trigger more interest for this department, i.e., trying to assist as many citizens as possible -- not just the farming community. The computer equipment requested in this department is compatible with the State computer network; therefore, it was not really looked at that closely by county data processing staff. Commissioner Stewart asked if it was mandatory to have this dept., and Mr. Mashburn said it was not required. VETERANS SERVICE: There were no questions about this department. LIBRARY: Commissioner Boone said he felt the recommendation to the library director to prioritize capital outlay was a good idea. The county manager said the biggest problem the library currently has is that it is a "gathering place." The Mooresville library budget continues to increase. Also, more and more people are asking about the possibility of a branch library in this area. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: No discussion/changes. GARAGE: The county manager mentioned that new capital equipment items are a wire welder, air compressor, and an infrared gas heating system. RECREATION: The county manager mentioned that the number of teams participating in recreation increases every year. The landfill should be able to "roli" the proposed soccer fields at the old landfill section. Commissioner Madison said that he had been approached by the Select Soccer Association about the possibility of this organization running the fields and managing them. Commissioner Johnson mentioned the Bluefield Road property, and said he hoped that residents in this area would not be disillusioned about the potential of the property. The topography might not lend itself to as many playing fields, or facilities, that some people were hoping to be built. 1 1995 JUN 0 105 106 (4) YOUTH HOME: Commissioner Boone asked if more money could be obtained from CBA for use at this facility, and if the county should be operating a Youth Home. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that in the past the State had requested that the County come up with a community alternative for handling troubled youth, and this is how the Youth Home was established. The County has to meet a monetary match for Community Based Alternatives funding. JAIL & LAW ENFORCEMENT: Mr. Boone asked about the bailiff position. It was mentioned that one vehicle is provided for the bailiffs; however, it is not driven home. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the $2,000 commode, and it was explained that this is a stainless steel unit that the inmates cannot damage easily. In addition, the sandblasting is for repairs to an older commode. Commissioner Stewart asked about the payment of $26,200 for the Division of Youth Services, and Mrs. Blumenstein responded this is for a contract with the Wilkes Regional Center for Youth. It was requested that Sheriff Redmond attend the June 6 budget meeting to address additional questions. Commissioner Stewart asked if any board members had any objections to her serving, or being a judge, for the NCACC County Awards Program. There were no problems voiced about this request. MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, June 6, 1995, 1:00 P.M., Iredell County Government Center, South Wing Conference Room, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Ayes - 5 Noes - 0 Af Wine APPROVED: June 20, 1995 Jeas/Moore 1 ~ Deputy Clerk IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING SESSION - 5:00 p.m. JUNE 6, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 1995, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, Statesville, NC. Mr. Greg Letourneau presented the CBA funding recommendations from the Youth Service Advisory Board. He explained the uses that are permitted for the CBA funding. Nine programs applied for CBA funds. Three of these were not eligible. The remaining six were recommended. This will be continued at the seven o’clock meeting. The Mooresville staff engineer, Mr. Carson Fisher, and Willis Engineer representative were present regarding the request for the Carolina Container request for water and sewer extension funding. Their request was for $171,780, which represents 70% of the total project cost. This would be decided upon at the meeting later in the evening. Mr. Erskine Smith and Mr. Grady Shoe, Mooresville Town Board member, were present to discuss the HOME project, which is a joint effort with Iredell-Cabarrus Counties. Mr. Bill Mashburn discussed the Health Department’s items on the agenda. Other agenda items were discussed and the meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. for a refreshment break prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting. pth SPrtpnc. Clerk to the Board /) APPROVED: fu LL, LG4E | JUN ne 4995 107 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET WORK SESSION JUNE 6, 1995 - 1:00 P.M. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Budget Work Session at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 6, 1995, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Mashburn to proceed with the budget presentation. SOCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Don Wall was present in regard to his budget for the social services department. Mr. Wall said Medicaid represents 70% of the DSS budget. There is a 20.1% increase in state funding and a 15% recommended increase in county funding. Commissioner Stewart said she was unable to participate in the budget because of her surgery. She has gone over the budget with Mr. Wall, she said. Commissioner Boone said he thought this was eGiii «6 substantial increase. Commissioner Stewart said she thought this was probably the sentiments of the DSS board as well as Mr. Wall. Commissioner Johnson inquired about AFDC reimbursement. Mr. Wall explained the reimbursement for AFDC programs. Federal share is 50%; state share is 25%; County share is 25%. This is a mandatory program with limited state funding. Commissioner Johnson inquired if it is necessary for the County to accept these funds or could they return them. Mr. Wall said not if it is a mandatory program. Mr. Wall said the State changes these programs to block grants and gives more flexibility, the county commissioners could do what they want to, but it looks as if there will be "strings" on the block grants, Wall said. Commissioner Boone inquired about the copier price that is proposed in the budget. Mr. Wall said they needed a heavy duty machine because of the copies they generate. HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUESTS: Mr. Bill Mashburn and his staff members presented his budget. Mrs. Blumenstein explained some figures in the budget which were not the same as what the health board approved. The correct figures approved by the health board was $59,000 less than that presented to the manager for the budget. Mr. Bill Mashburn said they were not requesting any new positions and eliminating some part-time positions. The major request is for upgrading PCs, some of which are becoming obsolete, he said. The other major item is the committee from the board of health working on the sanitarians’ problems and that committee has made some recommendations to the board, which are not in the budget that was approved in March 1995 by the board of health. Some of the recommendations were: 1. Overtime work for sanitarians 2. Team for subdivision development to concentrate 1 108 exclusively on development work 3. Salary enhancement 4. Review fee schedules to make sure sanitarian budget is self-supporting. The hope to have a report on this by September. Mr. Kelly Sheeks said they probably would not meet the anticipated revenues in the budget for this year. He discussed how the fees were paid. They only collect $25 of that fee when the environmental fee is issued; the remainder is collected when the building permit is issued, which can be five years later. The board members, county manager, and health department staff discussed the salary study done by the health department board’s committee. Mr. Michael Sexton did the salary study, Mr. Bill Mashburn said. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the health board member doing a study. The also discussed the impact that reclassifying sanitarians would have on the remainder of the budget. Commissioner Boone inquired about the communications system and the software that is required for the computers. Also they discussed the replacement of the 286 computers with 486 models. Commissioner Stewart inquired if there were any federal dollars available for computerization. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to give the health department two of the five 486 computers and the accompanying software necessary, delete the other computers requested this year, and next budget year (96-97) consider allocating two more. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Madison inquired about the mandated training for the county health director. There is $1900 budgeted for manager’s training in the 95-96 budget year. Since Mr. Mashburn is planning to retire in a short while, Commissioner Madison was concerned about the additional funds involved in more training. Mr. Bill Mashburn said most of this is health director association meetings. He said he was only going to those things where he felt he could get information for his department. The board recognized Dr. Milam who serves on the health board and was present for the budget review. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the recommendation by the health committee. Congratulate the board of health and Mr. Mashburn in solving a department-wide problem resulting from over work and under staffing. There are isolated problems remaining in the department, and would like to speak to you about these in the future. This is approval for the salary enhancement recommendations which includes the addition of one person. No vote taken. Commissioner Stewart discussed the salaries proposed by the health board study and was concerned about how it would affect the overall salary plan for the county. She questioned how much impact it will have overall. AMENDMENT from Commissioner Madison to table this motion until the Thursday, June 8th, meeting and have Mrs. Harris review the report and make a report back to the board from the overall personnel standpoint. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JUN 06 4995 109 LAW ENFORCEMENT: Sheriff Redmond withdrew his request for four additional road officers that was in his budget. This reduces the budget by $204,982 overall, which includes the salaries and all equipment related to these four officers. Commissioner Boone inquired about the drug money returned to the county. Mr. Mashburn explained that the seized funds could not be used for items that were already appropriated. The board, by consensus, decided to budget $25,000 in revenues from seized drug funds. Sheriff Redmond said he and Rodney Proctor met with a general contractor from Mooresville. Captain Proctor reported on the meeting and said they had discussed some building methods that would make the building cost about $50 s.f. It can be expandable in the future. Commissioner Madison inquired about inmate labor. The sheriff’s office said they cannot use the pre-trial or short-term people. They need to have people they can count on for a period of time. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the flat roof design mentioned. Sheriff Redmond said this would be a metal roof with a proper grade of slope that should be with a gutter system at the back. It is not a flat roof, but will have the appearance of a flat roof. Commissioner Johnson made a motion to allocate $450,000 for the expansion of the sheriff’s office, excluding furniture and parking lot. This includes architectural and engineering fees. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The School Resource Officers were discussed. They have $45,000 budgeted for the high schools. This is $30,000 for the County and $15,000 for the City. However, with the $45,000 the school system was anticipating four resource officers, which would be one at each school. It was also questioned if there should not be a School Resource officer at Mooresville High School, if they were located at all the other high schools in the county. The City of Statesville has said they will not pay for a Resource Officer. Councilwoman Prendergast was present to discuss the City’s position on this. Sheriff Redmond said his personal feeling is the D.A.R.E. is a better way to use funds than with resource officers. The resource officers now are busy all the time. They assist in courts, etc., when school is not in session. Commissioner Boone said he was inclined to leave it like it is now, with three county deputies funded for this program, and let the City work out what they want to do. Commissioner Stewart said that you could always add another one, if necessary. Commissioner Madison said he thought the County should do it as a temporary, one-year deal, with the understanding we will look at it for another year and assess it and see if assistance is needed more in the middle schools, then to address that another year. He suggested that the Sheriff look at this and come up with a plan for another year. Commissioner Stewart said it appeared to her to be a law enforcement issue and school issue. Those two entities should be making the decisions. 110 The county manager said if it is just security that they are trying to provide, it could be done by a contract method at a lot cheaper rate than hiring the three deputies. Sheriff Redmond inquired if it would help if they worked with the county manager during the upcoming year and made some kind of a recommendation for guidance in the future. Commissioner Stewart said she would like to know exactly what the SROs do during the day. Sheriff Redmond said he thought jit would take a whole year to evaluate the program. Mr. Mashburn said in order to properly evaluate it, all the positions would have to be filled. Commissioner Madison wondered if this is one of the programs we got into with the free money and now the county has to pick up the cost. Commissioner Madison said he would like for Mr. Mashburn and the Sheriff to talk to some of the school officials and reconsider this plan. This was the consensus of the board. TAX COLLECTOR AND ASSESSOR’S BUDGETS: Mr. Mashburn passed out these two budgets which were based upon the Zero-Base method of budgeting; however, they started at 75% rather than zero. This will be discussed at a later meeting on the budget. ENGINEERING SERVICES: Mr. Mashburn distributed a sheet with a proposal for the Engineering Budget and how the funds will be used since there is no longer an engineer on the staff. Engineering Services $22,000 Engineering Consultant Planning 5,500 for Planner II to Planner III Training and Development 2,400 for Planner III Professional Services 5,000 Outside Consultations in Planning Appropriated $34,900 Commissioner Boone thought this was a reasonable solution. Mr. Mashburn said recycling would need to be addressed and will have to develop a program and come back to you. This may involve Keep Iredell Clean or it may not. Mr. Mashburn wanted to keep the Engineer budget for 95-96 sO that they would be able to identify the engineering costs. Jerry Lundy will be overseeing the building projects and checking to see if the county is in compliance with the rules and regulations. For instance the underground storage tanks problen. Commissioner Stewart said she could vote for all of it except the professional services. MOTION from Chairman Haire to accept the proposal as outlined by Mr. Mashburn. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. GENERAL GOVERNMENT: The board discussed the merit pay systen. They also discussed giving bonuses in lieu of giving a merit pay increase. There was also discussion of giving merit pay every other year. Mr. Mashburn recommends 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 %* merit in addition to the 2% across-the-board. Commissioner Boone questioned the merit pay system. Commissioner Madison suggested, and it was the consensus of the board members, that it be left as it is this year. JUN 06 19% 111 112 The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. so that the Agenda Briefing could be held. a Mute Anbar Clerk to the Board Approved: June 20, 1995 NOTE: MAY 23, 1995 minutes begin on page 123. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 6, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. MEETING The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday evening, June 6, 1995, 7:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson 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 CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: MOTION from Chairman Haire to make adjustments to the agenda, which included moving the Appointments Before the Board to the Administrative Matters, since no one would be present for the discussions. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Noes - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS FY 1995-96 COUNTY BUDGET: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to a public hearing as advertised for this time and place. Those speaking at the hearing were as follows: 1. Billie Fae Gill - Request for the board to reconsider Piedmont Mediation Center’s request for $5,000 in county funds. These funds would be used to train an educator coordinator. 2. Dr. Douglas Eason ~- Expressed appreciation from Mitchell and introduced Lois Walker from their board. 3. Lois Walker, representing the MCC Trustees - Expressed appreciation from Mitchell Community College. 4. Kathy Estes - Parent from West Middle PTO. Spoke of the needs at West Iredell. Said the gym and library leak. Heating & A/C needs. Passed photos of the school gym and library. Patch work has been done, but roof still leaks as of this week, Estes said. 5. Anna Rice, Council on Aging - Regarding local money for matching the federal funds received through Older Americans Act (OAA). 18,000 in the county are 60+. 6. Dr. Jesse Register - Requests for funding for Iredell- Statesville School System. A request of 5% increase in current expense funds from $794 per pupil to $834 per pupil. The school board considers this a conservative request. Regarding Capital Outlay, the $1.5 million in Improvement Funds remains the same. A total of $3.3 million in requests for capital outlay were received, 1 “JUN 06 1995 113 and the board of education approved $1.5 million of those requests for 95-96 school year. They are seeing progress in the area of capital improvements, Register said. The board of education approved the bids for the Lake Norman Elementary School construction. It is critical that this building begin this month so that it will be completed by the 96-97 school year. They will have 16 classes in mobile units at Mt. Mourne, he said, and an anticipated enrollment of 900 students. They need the increased capacity that will be provided by Lake Norman Elementary School. Building costs are very high now and have exceeded the estimates. They have increased the capacity of the support facilities, cafeteria, gym, and media center for anticipated growth. The square footage accounts for one-half of the increased cost. Price increase for the entire project amount to about 9% They did not accept the bids at Troutman Middle School because of the building climate in the area. They plan to bid again in late fall of 1995 or early winter for completion next summer. The West Iredell Middle School roof and HVAC request of $1,099,980 is a necessary request to address the roof and the HVAC system in the old side of the building at West Iredell Middle School. They will begin this Thursday night to review the Long Range Facility Plan for the school system. 7. Michelle Smith - Parent of students at Iredell-Statesville Schools. Students at Mt. Mourne Elementary. Concerned about the future of the students in the I/S Schools. Schools need air conditioning. Discussed needs at other schools. Thinks the PTOs and PTAs are providing more basic needs than every before. 8. Bill Long, Chairman of the Iredell-Statesville School Board. This is his third year as chairman and the needs are still there. He hoped they would all agree they were there to help all children learn. He voiced his appreciation for the teachers and staff who look after the children. He also voiced his appreciation for parents. He asked the county commissioners to all serve on the Facilities Committee, which begins June 8, 1995. 9. Kelly Stewart - Parent of student at Iredell-Statesville Schools. Daughter at Mt. Mourne School. Requesting funding for the schools. Her concerns were for new furniture for the schools where the furniture is needed. Concerned about special programs for children with problems. 10. Wayne Cross - E. Iredell Elementary - Petition from parents in the Iredell-Statesville Schools requesting funding from the county commissioners. Petitions with 1900 names were presented to Chairman Haire. The petition expressed concerns for the inadequacies of the system that cannot be made up with the PTOs. He said the whole community is the beneficiary of the schools and not just the students. He spoke of the need for well-trained workers for the local businesses and industries and excellent schools to compete for new industry. He asked that the board of commissioners and school board prepare an action plan that addresses the true current and long-range needs of the schools. They want assurance that the two boards are working well together to accomplish the objectives and a means of benchmarking progress. 11. Lynn Coffman - Did not want to be repetitious. Member of a PTO and helps with painting and mowing grass at the school, planting flowers, custodial care. Request for funding for the schools. PTOs are raising money for soap, Kleenex, etc. for the school. They are begging for a new high school in the south end of the county. Chairman Haire inquired if there were any other persons who wished to be heard. There was no response to her inquiry. 114 Chairman Haire closed the public hearing for the 1995-96 Proposed Budget. Chairman Haire opened the public hearing for__Proposed Abando a_paper street known as Lake Way Drive, which has been advertised and posted as required by G. S. 153A-241. Chairman Haire inquired if anyone wished to speak for or against this proposed road closing. No one spoke for or against the proposal. Mr. Bill Pope, County Attorney, explained to the board and the public that this street was proposed to be closed had never been opened. The reason for the abandonment is that the County plans to build a new road on this property which will serve the renovated transfer station that is being planned by the county as well as the other property owners who signed the petition for abandonment. The property had been properly posted and the notices have been published in the Statesville Record & Landmark as required by the General Statutes. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following order: WHEREAS, G. S. 153A-241 authorizes the board of commissioners of several counties of this state to close roads and easements in subdivisions when they are satisfied that the closing is not contrary to public interest and that property owners in the subdivision would not be deprived of a reasonable means of ingress and egress to their property; and WHEREAS, request has been made by the owners of lots in the subdivision known as Lakeview Development, a plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 55, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County to close that portion of a street or road known as Lakeway Road, which is described below; and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held and notice has been published as required by law, and notice posted on said property as required by law, and notice mailed to adjoining property owners of property not joining in said request, all as required by law; and WHEREAS, a portion of Lakeway Road described below has never been developed and has not been used for fifteen or more years and is not a necessary means of access to any property owner; and WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that the closing of that portion of Lakeway Road described below is not contrary to the public interest and that no property owner would be deprived of a reasonable means of ingress and egress to his property and that all of the provisions of G.S. 153A-241 precedent to the closing of the road have been complied with. NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in it by G.S. 153A-241, it is hereby ORDERED that the portion of Lakeway Road which is declared closed is described as follows: Beginning at an existing iron pin in the north margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road (which iron pin is located South 38 deg. 50 min. 37 sec. East 423.12 feet from a new iron pin at the intersection of the northern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road and the eastern margin of the right-of-way of newly relocated 3 SUN 06 1995 115 116 Lakeway Road); thence from the beginning South 33 deg. 06 min. 31 sec. West 458.01 feet to a new iron pin; thence with the arc of a curve to the left which arc has a radius of 425 feet, a length of 207.54 feet, a tangent of 105.88 feet, a chord of 205.48 feet to a new iron pin in the western margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road; thence with the western margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road North 33 deg. 06 min. 31 sec. East 222.40 feet to a new iron pin; thence continuing with the southern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road North 38 deg. 50 min. 37 sec. West 350.79 feet to a new iron pin at the intersection of the southern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road and the eastern margin of the right-of-way of newly relocated Lakeway Road; thence with the arc of a curve to the right which has a radius of 275.0 feet, a length of 25.99 feet, a tangent of 13.01 feet, a bearing of South 13 deg. 48 min. 30 sec. West, a chord distance of 25.98 feet to a new iron pin; thence North 16 deg. 30 min. 58 sec. East 35.67 feet to a point in the northern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road; thence with the northern margin of the right-of-way of old Lakeway Road South 38 deg. 50 min. 37 sec. east 389.01 feet to the point and place of beginning. All right, title and interest in the right-of-way above described is hereby vested in those persons owning lots or parcels of land adjacent to the road or easement and the title of each such adjoining land owner for the width of his abutting land extends to the center line of said easement. ORDERED that a copy of this Order be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, North Carolina. IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Order is signed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County and attested by the clerk thereto on this the 6th day of June 1995, pursuant to a resolution duly passed by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on the 16th day of May, 1995. s/Sara Haire, Chairman Iredell County Board of Commissioners VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to a public hearing that has been advertised for this time and place for the purpose of hearing discussion on zoning changes. REZONING REQUEST - LEON H. GRAY PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9503-1: Mr. Lundy spoke regarding this property, which is located off Taylorsville Highway near Tarlton Road. The request is for approximately six acres to be rezoned from RA to GB and is recommended by the planning board. Mr. Boone inquired if anyone appeared in opposition to the request for rezoning, and Mr. Lundy said no one came to the planning meeting to oppose the rezoning. Chairman Haire inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the request. Mr. Leon Gray requested that the rezoning request be withdrawn since the people who wanted to buy the property withdrew their option. He would now like for the property to remain as RA. Mr. Lundy said this could be done and said he thought that would take a motion to withdraw the request. a Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Mr. Gray’s request to withdraw the rezoning request from RA to GB as recommended by the planning board. This property is located off Taylorsville Road near Tarlton Road and is more specifically identified as a portion of Lot 44, Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 9E. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REZONING REQUEST - RICHARD A. EDMISTON, CASE #9505-1: Mr. Lundy presented this request to the board. The property is located on Amity Hill Road along I-77. The rezoning request is from RA to HB. Because of an error in the last land use study, the property was zoned RA. Planning board unanimously recommended rezoning this area to HB. Chairman Haire inquired if there was anyone present who wished to speak regarding this matter. No one spoke for or against the request. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to rezone this property from RA to HB as requested by the owner. This property is located on Amity Hill Road along I-77, and is more specifically identified as Lot 22, Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 6-A. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS WATER AND SEWER LINE TO SOUTHERN CONTAINER CORPORATION’S PROPERTY IN MOORESVILLE BUSINESS PARK: This request was submitted to the board by Carson Fisher, Mooresville staff engineer, and Joe DeBruhl, engineering firm representing Town of Mooresville, at the 5:00 p.m. briefing. Mr. Mashburn addressed this subject during the regular meeting. The request was for a total of $245,400 for a 12" water line and a sewer line to serve this project. This particular request was for extending the lines beyond the property line. In the past the County has always paid for extensions to the property line and the industry has paid to run the line onto their property from that point. It was noted that additional property would be opened up by running these lines an additional 50’; however, Mr. Joel Mashburn pointed out that the board could pay this additional amount when an industry committed to locate beyond the Southern Container’s property by reimbursing the Town of Mooresville. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the sewer line and water line extensions as proposed by Joel Mashburn which is a 70/30 participation with the County participating in extending the lines to the property. The amount of the County’s participation is not to exceed $132,020. This investment represents a five-year payback in taxes on the property. If additional industry locates beyond the Southern Container’s property, the county will participate in the additional extensions by reimbursing the Town of Mooresville on the 70/30 basis. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mrs. Blumenstein asked how they would like to have this handled in the budget. It was suggested by Mr. Mashburn that this be placed in the 1995-96 budget since they won’t need the money prior to July 1, 1995. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO FORM IREDELL~CABARRUS HOME CONSORTIUM AND AUTHORITY: This request was presented to the board during the briefing at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Erskine Smith and Mr. Grady Shoe were present to make the presentation. JUN 06 1995 117 MOTION from Commissioner Boone that the board not enter into this agreement. This county is not in the public housing business, he said, and he has no desire for the board to get in the public housing business. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Haire). ADDITIONAL STATE ALLOCATIONS FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT BA #35: Mr. Bill Mashburn was present to answer questions regarding these allocations. There were no questions. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to accept the additional state allocations as presented. Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UTILIZATION OF ADDITIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION FUNDS BA #35: There were no additional questions of Mr. Bill Mashburn on this request. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to accept these additional funds. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - REQUEST TO CHANGE THE BASE FEE FOR OXYGEN TO $235.00: Mr. Al Upton, EMS Director, presented this to the board. In January 1995 Medicare modified their reimbursement program. The County was put into Group 4 because the County charges separately for oxygen on an ambulance trip. This resulted in a reduction of $53 per call in the charges. After consultation with Medicare people, the County elected to go with Group 2 to keep the customary charge for oxygen. In Group 2 all charges, including oxygen, have to be inclusive except for mileage outside the county. The department must bill all patients the same--those paying with Medicaid and those paying with private insurance or other means. Mr. Upton is proposing that instead of charging extra for oxygen they add $20 to the base fee and not bill anyone for oxygen. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the fee change to $235 and discontinue the separate billing for oxygen. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF FINAL DOCUMENTS FOR PURINA COMPANY’S INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING: Mr. Bill Pope brought the final documents on this financing to the meeting. Purina Company is in the process of constructing a 46,000 s.f. facility on 20 acres of land in Iredell County. Mr. Pope explained the financing method involved in this transaction. He said the County is not exposed in any way in the financing and the credit and taxing authority of the County are not pledged. MOTION from Commissioner Madison stating that upon certification of our county attorney that all these documents are in order, I move that we adopt the resolution as presented: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,100,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 1995 (PURINA MILLS, INC. PROJECT) OF THE IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY TO FINANCE A PROJECT IN IREDELL COUNTY FOR PURINA MILLS, INC. AND APPROVING THE PROJECT. 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 118 (herein referred to as the "Authority") has met and taken the following action in connection with the proposed issuance and sale of the Authority’s Industrial development Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 (Purina Mills, Inc. Project) (the "Bonds"), in the aggregate principal amount of not in excess of $9,100,000: (1) approved the form of Loan Agreement, to be dated as of June 1, 1995 (the "Loan Agreement"), between the Issuer and Purina Mills, Inc. (the "Company"), including the form of promissory note (the "Note") attached as Exhibit A thereto; (2) approved the form of Indenture of Trust, to be dated as of June 1, 1995 (the "Indenture"), by and between the Issuer and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as trustee (the "Trustee") ; (3) approved the form of Letter of Credit, to be dated the date of delivery of the Bonds (the "Letter of Credit"), from The Bank of Nova Scotia, Atlanta Agency, as issuer of the Letter of Credit (the "Bank"); (4) approved the form of Reimbursement Agreement, to be dated as of June 1, 1995 (the "Reimbursement Agreement"), between the Company and the Bank; (5) approved the form of Remarketing Agreement, to be dated as of June 1, 1995 (the "Remarketing Agreement"), between the Company and The First National Bank of Chicago (the "Remarketing Agent") ; (6) approved the form of Offering Agreement, to be dated the date of delivery thereof (the "Offering Agreement"), among the Issuer, the Company and the Remarketing Agent; and (7) approved the form of Preliminary Offering Memorandum, to be dated the date of delivery thereof, to be used in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds. (b) The Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell has reviewed the action to be taken by the Board of Commissioners of the Authority in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds 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 its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 (Purina Mills, Inc. Project) in the aggregate principal amount of not in excess of $9,100,000. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. SECOND: Commissioner Boone. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENTS #36, #37,: Mrs. Susan Blumenstein presented the budget amendments and explained the purpose for the amendment as follows: #36 Elections Grant to be used to purchase a specialized filing system for the additional registration cards that are being received. #37 To recognized and appropriate Seized Funds and Forfeitures. JUN OF 19% 119 #38 To recognize Day Care Funding and appropriate to the JOBs Day Care and AFDC Transitional Day Care #39 To recognize a pass-through for Recreation Program for Insurance and fees. #40 To recognize revenues for Property Insurance Claims and appropriate those funds to the expenditure accounts. #41 To transfer lapsed salary funds at Social Services to Contracted Services. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve Budget Amendments #35-#41 as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0O. LETTERS OF CREDIT EXTENDED: Mr. Lundy explained the two letters of credit and the extensions requested. a For the North Shore II, Phase II, Maps 1 & 2, Crescent Resources, Inc. request the extension for the subdivision in Davidson Township off SR 1113, Isle of Pines Road known as North Shore II, Phase II, Maps 1 & 2. The L/C was issued by United Carolina Bank, Charlotte, with a new expiration date of 12/1/95. 2. For the Monterey Landing Project. Tom Scott of B. V. Belk Investments, requests the approval of an amended L/C for a subdivision in Davidson Township off SR 1193, Catalina Road, known as Monterey Landing. The L/C was issued by Central Carolina Bank, Durham, NC, with a new expiration date of 11/30/95. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the amended Letter of Credit for North Shore II, Phase II, Maps 1 & 2. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the amended Letter of Credit for Monterey Landing. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the minutes from 5/16/95 Briefing, 5/16/95 Regular Meeting, and 5/23/95 Budget Work Session, as amended. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: 1 Member to replace Richard Brolin who resigned because of moving from the County. TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH: 1 Member to replace Pressley Brawley, Jr., who resigned from this board. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DOMICILIARY HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Madison nominated Sarah Hager for appointment for a three-year tern, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding July 30, 1998. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Hager by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. FIRE TAX DISTRICT: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to table 120 these two appointments until the next regular meeting (June 20, 1995). JURY COMMISSION: Commissioner Madison nominated Teresa Turner to serve another two-year term on this board. The new term will be from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1997. MOTION from Commissioner Haire to close the nominations and appoint Ms. Turner by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: The following nominations were made: Chairman Haire nominated Lois Walker Commissioner Madison nominated John Douglas, Jr. There were no other nominations. According to the rules of procedure, these two nominees will be voted on at the next regular meeting of the board (June 20, 1995). IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD: The following nominations were made: Commissioner Madison nominated Floyd Greene Chairman Haire nominated Max James There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to reappoint these two persons and table the third appointment until the meeting on June 20, 1995. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The length of term is four years, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1999. SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD: Commissioner Stewart nominated Betty Sides. The term of office begins July 1, 1995 and concludes June 30, 1998. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Sides by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL: Commissioner Madison nominated Mr. Paul Wilson to serve another two-year term on this board. The new term begins July 1, 1995 and concludes June 30, 1997. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Wilson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW - ALTERNATE MEMBER: Commissioner Boone nominated Ralph Shepherd. This is for 1995 calendar year. The members are reappointed annually. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Shepherd by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVE FUNDS: These requests were JUN 06 1995 121 submitted at the May 2, 1995 briefing and delayed for further discussion with Mr. Letourneau, chairman of the YSA, prior to the board’s action. Mr. Mashburn said there is a recommendation from the YSA board. fThey anticipate 200,718 in CBA Funds that will require a 30% match for a total of $260,233. of the funds available, the YSA is making a recommendation to expend $162,585 at this time, leaving a balance of a little over $38,000. They anticipate coming back to the board with another recommendation for these funds, Mashburn said. Funds recommended are: Iredell County Youth Home $52,500 Alternative Treatment Options $47,674 Exchange Club Child Abuse $22,883 HEADS UP (Music Enrichment) $26,528 Sex Offenders $ 7,500 Psychological Services $ 5,500 $162,585 Mr. Mashburn said it is anticipated that a request will be made later in the year for additional funds for the youth home once it has been reorganized. MOTION from Chairman Haire to accept the recommendation from the Youth Services Advisory Board. AMENDMENT from Commissioner Boone to delete Sex Offenders Program in the amount of $7,500 from the recommendation. VOTING ON AMENDMENT TO MOTION: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. VOTING ON AMENDED MOTION: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - O. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT SCHOOL STUDY REPORT - DATE SET TO REVIEW WITH IREDELL~ STATESVILLE SCHOOL BOARD: The Iredell County Board of Commissioners set the date of Monday, July 10, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., for a meeting to review the recently released School Study Report. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to enter closed session for (1) Consultation with Attorney (G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(3), and (2) Personnel (G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn from Closed Session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Next meeting on Thursday, June 8, 1995, 4:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, NC. Ale Ftbrern Clerk to the Board 4,14 APPROVED: U/ ( / 1) / 7 10 122 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES MAY 23, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session at 4:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, on Tuesday, May 23, 1995. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen. Johnson C. Douglas Madison,Jr. Alice Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Director CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire DISCUSSION OF TRANSFER STATION MODIFICATIONS AT SOUTH IREDELL: Mr. Jim Woodie of the Municipal Engineering Company was present to discuss the plans for the modification of the transfer station on Highway 150 in South Iredell County. The County must ask for a Conditional Use permit from the Mooresville Planning Board and the Town of Mooresville prior to the work beginning at the site. In order for the Conditional Use permit to be issued, the County must submit a site plan. The drawing submitted for approval by the county board of commissioners today is a site plan showing the planned location of the transfer station and the road that is to be built. There was a discussion regarding the water line. It is recommended by the engineers that a 6" water line be installed for a fire hydrant at the transfer station. Also the street has curb and guttering, which makes the cost higher. This was questioned by some of the commissioners. It was stated that the road is supposed to be turned over to the Town of Mooresville once the work has been completed and that the curb and guttering is a requirement of the Town. Mr. Ron Weatherman said the county presently handles 150 tons of garbage daily at the transfer station. He expects that it will increase to 300 tons a day. Commissioner Madison inquired about the demolition of the existing facility. Mr. Weatherman said he thought his crew could dismantle the building without any outside costs. It was questioned by the board members why the estimated cost is so much higher than the budgeted amount, which was $700,000. The additional road costs and the water line were costs that were mentioned. The site plan shows boxes for recycling. Mr. Weatherman said we do not have the recycling boxes, and they will have to be purchased. In addition to the capital costs for building the station, there will be additional costs for operating the facility. Mr. Weatherman projects that it will take three people to operate the facility. A question arose about the extra hours that the transfer station stays open. There is $1.9 in the Enterprise Fund Balance, according to Susan Blumenstein. She said there should be at least 10% of the total budget reserved in a fund balance. There is no reserve presently for depreciation of any of the landfill equipment, which would be used to replace the equipment when it becomes necessary to replace it. MAY 23 1995 An alternative way to help raise some additional funds to be used toward the building of this facility would be to sell the front five acres of land, which would bring an attractive price because of the location. It is understood that the Town of Mooresville plans to contribute toward the building of this facility. The board members were concerned over the increased cost above the budgeted amount. It was stated that the cost of the facility could be looked at as the actual drawings are done. At the present time, a site plan showing the approximate location of the facility and the road is needed for presentation to the Mooresville Planning Board and the Mooresville Town Board. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the concept and the site plan with the understanding that if the project can be done right with less money, we will do it. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (COMMISSIONER MADISON AND SUSAN BLUMENSTEIN LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS POINT TO ATTEND A TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD MEETING IN SALISBURY. ) RETAINER CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING COMPANY, PA. IC CONTRACT #95-15: This contract was submitted for the board’s consideration by Mr. Joel Mashburn. A question was raised about the hourly cost of the engineering firm. Two informal quotations were received, and the other fee was much higher per hour than the Municipal Engineering firm cost. MOTION from Chairman Haire to approve the contract with Municipal Engineering Company in accordance with their letter dated April 19, 1995. VOTING: Ayes ~- 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH WATER AND SEWER TO THE NEW SITE OF THE LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FACILITY: Chairman Haire brought to the attention of the board that Lake Norman Regional Medical Center is relocating to the I-77, Exit 33 area, and a question has been raised about whether or not the County would work with Mooresville in extending water and sewer lines to ‘:he area on the 70/30 arrangement, since this will be a $30 million facility. Mr. Mashburn was to check and see if there was any assistance given to Davis Community Hospital for water and sewer when that facility was relocated on Old Mocksville Road and report back to the board. APPROVAL OF J. N. PEASE CONTRACT FOR JAIL FACILITY IC CONTRACT #95-16: Mr. Mashburn presented this to the board and said this contract is in phases and can be stopped at any phase. After discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Boone that the Board approve the proposal for J. N. Pease to proceed with the consulting services on the design of the jail. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. WATER AND SEWER ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR SOUTHERN CONTAINER CORPORATION’S BUILDING: Mr. Mashburn brought this to the board’s attention. There was a request for $186,000 of which 70% would be paid by the county. They are now planning to turn the building around on the lot and need the water to go to the other side of the lot with their new location plan. This will cost more money for the line extension. They are asking for an additional $60,000 and 70% of this would be Iredell County’s portion. The board members discussed whether or not they had run the water and sewer lines to the actual building or just to the corner of the property in the past. Mr. Mashburn was to check into this and advise the board at the next meeting. 124 BUDGET WORK SESSION The remainder of the meeting was spent in working on the budget. Mr. Mashburn highlighted the items in the budget that were most important. One was the new office for law enforcement center in the southern end of the county. There has also been a Capital Ordinance set up for the $875,000 commitment for the Lowe’s Center, Inc. The various budgets discussed were: Oo : FAX machines are added for those commissioners who do not have then. : A new software package for the finance office to replace their antiquated systen. G: A new software package for security of the data. A "Router" to be purchased with capital funds. LEGAL: No change. COURTS: Add $10,000 for Mooresville Office for courts. Major capital increase is for fire alarms. The next meeting will start with the register of deeds. : The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Next meeting scheduled for may 30, 1995, at 4:00 p.m.., with the schools. Meeting was adjourned on a motion from Chairman Haire. f Whee Fr BLA Clerk to the Board ae af APPROVED: Zi L A GS / / Y 931 125 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET WORK SESSION JUNE 8, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Budget Work Session on Thursday afternoon, June 8, 1995 at 4:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson Alice M. Stewart (entering meeting at app. 4:10 p.m.) Absent: C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Mashburn to proceed with the matters of business that need to be brought to the attention of the board at this time. BANKING RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY: Mrs. Blumenstein presented a resolution to the board for designating United Carolina Bank as a depository and authorizing the Chairman, County Manager, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, and Accounting Specialist as authorized persons to sign checks and other banking documents for the county. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to designate United Carolina Bank and Iredell County’s depository and authorize the signatures of Sara K. Haire, Chairman; Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan G. Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Development; and Suprenna M. Tabor, Accounting Specialist, to sign checks, drafts, and other banking documents on behalf of Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - O. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND RESOLUTION: Mr. Mashburn asked the board to consider a Capital Project Fund for Jail Construction. This is so the J. N. Pease Architectural firm can begin with the first phase of the engineering and design. Each phase of the contract with J. N. Pease must be approved by the county board of commissioners before work begins. The preliminary study phase has already been completed. This was for a maximum of $4,500. If the jail is carried through to final completion, credit will be given to the County by J. N. Pease for the $4,500. Funds must be set aside through a Jail Construction Project so that a contract can be signed for this work. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to adopt the following resolution: Be it Ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following costs of the Jail Construction Project will be financed by this fund: Jail Construction $250,000 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following source: 126 Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund $250,000 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. Section 5. Upon completion of the construction project, all funds remaining in the Capital Project Fund will be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund. This Ordinance being duly adopted this the 8th day of June, 1995. s/Sara K. Haire, Chairman and authorize staff to proceed with phase #1. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays ~ QO. SALARY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Carolyn Harris, County Personnel Director, was present to discuss the salary enhancements for the sanitarians at the health department. She discussed the various facets of the enhancement plan, as questioned by the members of the board of commissioners previously. Commissioner Boone recommended the budget include the one new position in environmental health, and all the members of the board concurred with this recommendation. The budget will not include the enhancement plan. GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL MERIT PAY DISCUSSION: The board members discussed the merit pay information. Of the 584 full-time employees, 77.4% received a merit increase. Of that 56.6% received 2 1/4 % increase, and 43.4% received a 4.5% increase. Some do not receive the entire 12 months of that because of the system which permits employees to work on certain goals before they become eligible for merit pay. Commissioner Stewart inquired what determines who gets a merit increase, and Mr. Mashburn replied it was determined by the evaluation that is done on each employee by the employee’s department head. This evaluation is based on a point system of grades 1 - 4. He thought there needs to be another step between average and superior. He thinks the system will be improved next year with the addition of this step. Commissioner Johnson questioned the average level of "meeting expectations" and the second step of “exceeding expectations". Commissioner Boone said he still had some questions about the merit system and doesn’t think things are quite as lucrative in the private sector. Commissioner Stewart inquired about those employees whose increases were delayed until goals were established. She asked if they received merit increases when they reached the "expected level" goal. Mr. Mashburn said they did. Mrs. Blumenstein explained that the overall average has to be a 3.0 or greater in order to receive a merit increase, but if they fell below the 3.0 in any one area they had an opportunity to bring this particular area up to 3.0 standard before the merit increase was granted. Mr. Mashburn explained that no one consistently meets expectations on every level. Each goal on the evaluation sheet has a different goal. Commissioner Stewart questioned the evaluation form for 2 127 boards of directors who evaluate department heads. Mr. Mashburn said in the future average work will not get a merit increase. This is the reason another level will be added. Commissioner Boone said his experience has been in working with boards that boards tend to go along with the recommendations of the staff. In the case of boards he feels that people who work together day to day are in a better position to evaluate a person than a board member who is not in the office as often. The board members do not know what goes on in the office from day to day, he said. Commissioner Boone inquired about what happens when a person reaches the top of their scale. Mr. Mashburn said the person gets a one-time bonus each they are evaluated and found eligible for a merit increase. Commissioner Boone said there is no mechanism to lower a person’s pay if they become mediocre employees. Mr. Mashburn said he did not think it is the desire to have the county employees to be making the lowest salaries in the county, and he felt assured that they were not making the highest salaries in the county--he felt confident they were making somewhere in between. More discussion took place about the type of work done by the county employees, which is serving the public. TAX COLLECTOR AND TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICES’ BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn discussed the two departments’ zero-based budget as requested by the county commissioners. The staff did not go back to zero to start, but began with 75%, partly because of lack of time and staff and partly because it is not an option to do away with the service. Mr. Mashburn explained the ZBB process, and Brent Weisner was present to discuss the two budgets. INSURANCE FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES DISCUSSED: Mrs. Blumenstein See brought to the attention of the board that there was money in the Note budget this year to fund the retired county employees’ health Below insurance. This is approximately $141 a month for each employee. A person would have to have at minimum of 15 years on the staff to receive this benefit. This would represent about $37,000 that would not be received as revenues in the self-insurance plan, Mrs. Blumenstein. Commissioner Stewart inquired if the County would continue to pay elected officials’ insurance. Mr. Mashburn said it should be based on the total number of years of service with Iredell County. DISCUSSION OF FIRE TAX DISTRICTS: The board and staff discussed the capital purchases for the Iredell County Fire Tax District and the other capital items that are planned for the near future years. HEALTH INSURANCE DISCUSSED: Susan Blumenstein discussed the health insurance with the board of commissioners. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. until the next meeting of the board. *Per finance officer this item was brought up by county mgr. It was a proposal to eliminate j requiring that retirees pay their premium My teil i i the count J if they chose to remain on y the board insurance. }/l+n / APPROVED: Ys fi hi IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JUNE 20, 1995 = 4:00 P.M. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session in the 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Others present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Services and Development CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire Mr. Mashburn discussed the agenda items that will be added to the agenda, and one item was deleted by consensus. Mrs. Susan Blumenstein provided written data of the changes made in the budget during the work session. She distributed copies of the proposed budget ordinance at $58,105,969 at a 45 cents tax rate. Mr. Mashburn pointed out with the increases and decreases made in the budget document during the work sessions have resulted in a reduction of $253,716 as of today. The board discussed the computer bids for the Sheriff’s Department and a recommendation was made by the staff to accept the low bid. Mr. Lundy discussed a proposed road abandonment and a letter of credit. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Health Insurance Trust was discussed by Carolyn Harris, personnel director. Recreation Department was present to discuss the transfer of part-time salaries to the uniform line item as recommended by the recreation advisory board. The resolution for mosquito control was discussed by Mr. Lundy. The joint meeting between the county commissioners and the Iredell-Statesville School Board to discuss the School Study Report recently finished was set for Monday, July 10, 1995, 7:00 p.m., East Middle School, on River Hill Road. The staff was asked to notify the school study committee of this meeting. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting. Me Clerk to the Board APPROVED: fl i f o 2% om 129 See Below IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET WORKSHOP JUNE 15, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 1995, South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, Statesville, NC to work on the 1995-96 annual budget. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administration Alice Fortner, Clerk to the Board OFFICE RENTAL FOR THE COURTS SYSTEM: Mr. Mashburn reported that the County has received a request from the Courts for additional office rental space. They have identified space in the vicinity of the Hall of Justice for approximately $16,800 annually. This includes rental, utilities and cleaning. The actual rent will be from $800 to $900 a month. The owner will bring the offices up to the handicapped accessibility standards, Mr. Mashburn said. This is a request to add $16,800 additional to the Courts budget. The County plans to utilize some of the used furniture that is on hand to furnish the offices. It was the consensus of the board that this amount be added to the Courts budget for 95-96. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS: Mr. Mashburn reported on the further investigation of this matter. The Mayor of Statesville said the City Council might be willing to rethink this request for a policeman at the Statesville Senior High School location. The County Schools System is budgeting $30,000 for three high schools in the county and $15,000 for the City of Statesville High School. The county would be picking up the difference for the three county high schools and they are requesting that the City of Statesville pick up the difference between what the school system is funding and the actual cost. Also Mooresville Schools were contacted to question if they were interested in having a School Resource Officer. Dr. Brice Cummings, assistant superintendent, said they are looking into this. However, they do not know what the City of Mooresville would do about picking up the other one-half of the cost. It was decided that the $45,000 would be moved in Special Appropriations and removed from the Sheriff’s budget. The board members decided they would try this School Resource Officers program for one more year. IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOLS: Dr. Register of the Iredell- Statesville Schools and William Barnard came to the board regarding a letter of intent of funding for the Lake Norman Elementary School from the County. The school system must have this letter before they can award the construction bids for the Lake Norman Elementary School. There is a three-year plan for funding this project. The low bid for the project is $5,777,839. Commissioner Boone inquired about the County’s legal position in this matter. He inquired what commitment the schools were asking for at this time. Mr. Barnard explained that they must have the letter of intent for funding from the county before they can award the bids for the school. *Per Finance Officer, it was decided to leave the 3 officers in the Sheriff's budget and budget $30,000 from School System Reimb. 130 Commissioner Madison said there was about a 15% overrun on this building. He thought the problem should be fixed by whomever made the mistake, and thought the bids should be rejected, send the plan back, have the building redesigned, rebid, and come in at $5 million. He thought this was a lot of money and a lot of excess. He called attention to East Middle School’s project, which he thinks is over built. He said he would not sit idly by and see it happen again. Commissioner Boone said he had some problems with the overrun. He had been concerned about the increase in prices, but had been assured that they would come in within the budgeted amount. He questioned where do we go from here? He thought it was a good idea to build the common rooms, cafeteria, etc., large enough to accommodate future growth. He thought there was probably some features that do not need to be there. He inquired about negotiating with the low bidder without destroying the quality of the building. Dr. Register said their architect did meet with the low bidder to discuss what Commissioner Boone was talking about. There were several concessions made. They discussed the kind of pipe used, changing the brick sizes to an oversize brick that costs less to lay. Dr. Register said they would be glad to look at these things again. Their concern now is the time frame. Commissioner Madison inquired about the square footage in the administrative offices. Dr. Register said they redrew this area and came in with 1/3 less than the State recommended. The cost is $79 s.f. counting off-site utilities, and $74.66 with just actual construction cost. They are looking at a price of $330,000 hook-up charges for the utilities. William Barnard said $400,000 came from the expansion of the gym and cafeteria. The remainder is the increased cost of building. Commissioner Madison stated again that this project is 15% over budget. Dr. Register said they were surprised at the bids. They thought they would come in about $65 a foot. They have done some comparisons across the state on square footage and have found that it is higher in some areas, as much as $100 s.f. (Chapel Hill), he said. Charlotte area is $85-$90 s.f. Commissioner Boone said the architect evidently was not giving the school system good advice when he missed the bid price this much. Dr. Register said he had discussed this with the architect. This is the same architect that was used on the Mooresville Graded Schools. Commissioner Johnson inquired about re-bidding the project. Dr. Register said it would take a minimum of 60 days, maybe 90 days. He said all the advice they are getting from different sources is that they would be wasting their time to bid now. It would be better to wait until Christmas or the first of the year to rebid Troutman. Register said he doubted they would get any better bids by re-bidding now. Dr. Register described the type of brick that will be used, which saves about $28,000 in construction costs, he said. Mr. Mashburn inquired about using some type of finish on the block rather than having a block building with a brick veneer covering. Dr. Register said he could ask again about the external finish of that building. Commissioner Boone inquired about the water closets in the bathrooms, if they were standard issue? Someone had told Mr. Boone they were battery operated. Dr. Register said they were standard water closets. Dr. Register said he would check on this and give é JUN 15 1995 131 Commissioner Boone a reply. Dr. Register said the ADA regulations are really enforced in building a building like this. This adds a lot of expense. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to deny the letter of intent or send it back for re-bidding to bring it under bid. If they think it will be too high, then they need to go back and redraw it. Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine, he said. Commissioner Stewart inquired of Commissioner Madison in negotiating the bids, if it is going to require eliminating classroom space, is Commissioner Madison in favor of this? Commissioner Stewart inquired of Dr. Register about the state requirements on the space, where do they see they will be able to cut back? Dr. Register said state approval is required, and he doesn’t think they will get approval for any less space than is in the administrative area already. There was a discussion about the Troutman Middle School. William Barnard said about $1.3 million will be available for Troutman Middle School. Their estimate now is for about $1.6 million, he said. There is where the $305,000 request originated. Commissioner Boone made a substitute MOTION for Commissioner Madison’s MOTION, stating that the County should sign a letter of intent for $5,677,839 for the Lake Norman Elementary School building project. He said he would like to save as much as possible without compromising the quality of the building. Commissioner Stewart asked Dr. Register if he would look at the type of construction for the exterior using the block without the brick and see how much can be saved and let the commissioners have some kind of preview of how it would look doing that. Dr. Register said he would be glad to. He pointed out the other thing is that the off-site utility price is estimated and that is the one remaining unknown. It will be six to eight weeks before they bid the utilities. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Madison) ROOF AT WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL: Mr. Mashburn presented two proposals for the roof estimate for West Middle School. One proposal was from MTBV for $750 and CTL for $1300. Mr. Mashburn recommended MTBV, the low bidder. Commissioner Boone said he had a problem with the budgeting of this project. He thought it should come out of the $1.5 million for maintenance projects for the schools. Commissioner Johnson shared some information he received regarding EPA regulations for asbestos removal, which may save some money. He was concerned with why the school system waited so long to re-roof this building. Dr. Register said there was $368,000 in roofing projects in the annual capital improvements funds this year. This project for West Iredell is in addition to this, but it had been pulled out separately because it is a major project with the roof replacement and the air conditioning units. Because of the bid climate, Register thinks it might be better to bid it in the fall or next winter after the heat is cut off. Mr. Mashburn said he had investigated the MTBV company and felt comfortable with it and he had told them to come ahead and do the estimate. Commissioner Boone said he thought they were going to have to 3 132 look at ways to set aside money for this roof, even if it is done later on in the year. Mr. Mashburn asked about addressing the roof in the budget ordinance. Dr. Register cited some unknowns still in the budget because the General Assembly has not taken action on certain items like pay raises for teachers, etc. Commissioner Johnson discussed the trip to San Francisco that was made by some of the school board members and staff, which cost $11,600, Johnson said. He thought it was an unaffordable extravagance, Johnson said. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to cut the Current Expense by $1 per child for the 1995-96 budget year in order to offset the cost of this trip. In discussing the motion, it was pointed out that Mooresville Graded Schools would be cut by the same amount. VOTING: Ayes - 3 (Johnson/Madison/Boone) Noes - 2 (Haire/Stewart) SOLID WASTE BUDGET: Mr. Jim Woodie, Municipal Engineering Company, and Mr. Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Supervisor, were present to discuss the projected costs for the construction of the Mooresville Transfer Station. Mr. Woodie and Mr. Mashburn described the plans for the transfer station. Mr. Mashburn said they were still looking for lower cost alternatives before the project is bid; however, a design must be submitted to Mooresville in order to receive the requested rezoning. Mr. Woodie said the road cost was not included in the final number on the former estimate. The total cost estimate is $1,206,415. The total amount including Capital Outlay-Equipment is estimated to be $1,593,607. He said tonnage is not the main concern at the solid waste station right now; it is the number of vehicles that will be using the facility. Mr. Woodie said it would be 90 days from starting the design to sending out bid requests. Mr. Woodie said he wants to be sure the proper zoning is in place before they begin working on design. He feels that it will be six months before the actual construction work can begin on the project, and that it will take six to eight months to finish the project. There will be no operating costs whatsoever for FY 95-96 FY. Mr. Mashburn asked Mr. Woodie if he anticipated increases that will modify the projected cost given this evening. Mr. Woodie said he did not know what the construction industry will do. He does not expect any drastic increases. He asked the board to remember that they were estimating off something that is not designed. It was stated that there would need to be $1.5 million in the 95-96 budget year. Mr. Mashburn wanted to put this money in the proposed budget. The county expects a reimbursement from Mooresville of $300,000 to $400,000. This will be over a period of years. Commissioner Boone inquired about eliminating anything that is unnecessary that would not sacrifice the project. He was especially interested in the water line size. Mr. Mashburn said the hauler fee may have to be adjusted. It was also discussed that the county may be looking at opening an additional cell at the landfill next year. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to appropriate $1,532,715 in the 95-96 budget for the transfer station. 4 JUN 15 1995 133 SUBSTITUTE MOTION from Commissioner Boone that the appropriation be $1,432,715. VOTING ON SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Ayes - 3 Noes - 2 (Haire/Madison) Recess. FAX MACHINES FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Boone requested that the FAX machine budgeted for his use as a county commissioner be deleted. FEBRUARY 2, 1995 MINUTES REGARDING LAND FOR THE RECREATION PARKS: These minutes were reviewed and Clarification was requested. By consensus an amendment was made to the 2/2/95 minutes, paragraph 1, Book V, p. 788. The corrected paragraph reads: "Mr. Mashburn said the funds that are contributed to the park are considered public funds when they are turned over to the county. They will go directly into whichever of the four park accounts the donor designates." ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Next meeting: June 20, 1995, briefing at 4:00 p.n., reception for clerk to the board 5:00 until 6:30 p.m., regular meeting 7:00 p.m. by tiliy Clerk to~the Board APPROVED: 134 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 20, 1995 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 1995, 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 Stephen D. Johnson 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 Administration Jerry Lundy, Director of Services and Development Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire INVOCATION: By Commissioner Madison PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF THE AGENDA: Mr. Mashburn made the recommendations to add the items mentioned in the agenda briefing and the agenda was adjusted on a motion from Chairman Haire and a unanimous vote of the board. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADOPTION OF FY 95-96 BUDGET ORDINANCE: The proposed 95-96 budget was presented to the board with the changes made as recommended by the county commissioners during the work sessions. There was a decrease of $253,716 from the proposed budget at a tax rate of 45 cents on each $100 value. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the budget ordinance as presented. AMENDMENT from Commissioner Boone to appropriate $253,716, the amount of the budget decrease during the budget work sessions, to the Capital Project of the Jail Renovation and increase the Contribution to Other Funds by that amount. Commissioner Boone said since the board is committed to this project, this would be a decrease in the amount of funds that would have to be financed. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. VOTE ON MOTION WITH AMENDMENT: Ayes ~- 5; Nays - 0. JUN 2 0 1995 139 BUDGET ORDINANCE =- 20065 © 42399 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, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners 75,281 Administration 190,898 Personnel 105,898 Election 138,149 Finance 385,195 Tax Assessor 675,306 Tax Collector 257, 669 Data Processing 273,974 Legal 64,000 Courts 218,085 Register of Deeds 487,980 Planning 250,310 Mapping 274,333 Inspections & Code Enforcement 717,435 Engineering 22,000 Maintenance - Public Buildings 537,957 Law Enforcement 3,842,989 Jail 1,060,288 Fire Marshal 217,507 Ambulance 1,965,258 Emergency Com.Op. &Mgmt. 548,439 Animal Control 368,878 Health Administration 4,532,854 Cooperative Extension Service 279,810 Veterans Service 75,417 Social Services Administration 12,105,055 Library 1,163,227 General Government 791,190 Special Appropriations 1,406,108 Contributions to Other Funds 1,783,746 Economic Development 218,186 Schools 22,206,300 Garage 141,043 Debt Service 413,760 Recreation 505,835 Iredell Youth Home 149,355 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND 58,359,685 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996: Taxes: Ad Valorem Current 24,970,725 Ad Valorem 900,000 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 1,581,680 Tax Collection Fees 157,590 Tax Penalties and Interest 243,000 Interest on Investments 510,000 Intangible Tax 1,141,394 Beer & Wine Tax 248,000 Local i Cent Sales Tax 6,727,030 1983 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 3,145,680 1986 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 3,145,680 2 Nena 136 ABC - 5-Cent Bottle Tax 21,800 Facility Fees 141,750 Health Department Revenues 2,745,117 Social Services Revenues 5,818,049 Other Revenues 5,074,600 Fund Balance Appropriated 1,787,590 TOTAL REVENUE - GENERAL FUND 58,359,685 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, 1995. Total property valuation for ad valorem taxes for 1995-96 Fiscal Year is estimated to be $5,780,269,996. 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 1995-96 General Fund Revenues are hereby designated to support the County’s 1995-96 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 2,297,730 533,382 2,631,112 -03 Ad Valorem Taxes 1,463,338 201,377 1,664,715 Additional County Fds 507,250 117,750 625,000 Public School Building Capital Fund 481,954 111,879 593,833 TOTAL 4,750,272 964,388 5,714,660 Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners are to be expended for the following categories as contained in G.S. 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: ~ vi s S. Iredell Elementary School & Renovations to Troutman middle 1,769,862 Debt Service on Cert.of Participation 1,480,410 Annual Renovations 103,176 Roofing 368,500 Paving 32,000 Painting 80,000 3 JUN 2 0 1995 137 Carpet/Floor Covering 131,800 Boiler/HVAC 44,500 Wastewater 150,000 Groundwork 25,000 Mobile Units 156,500 Covered Walkways 54,750 Furniture/ Equipment 353,774 4,750,272 vi da is Roofing Repairs 90,000 HVAC repairs/replacement 40,000 Asbestos Abatement 6,000 Mobile Classrooms 60,000 School Renovations 10,000 Park View Renovations 501,791 Debt Service 99,363 Furniture 35,000 Technology 24,459 SIMS Equipment 15,375 School Bus 42,000 Stadium Renovations 11,500 Handicapped Access 8,000 Bleachers 5,000 Gym Floor Repair 15,900 TOTAL 964,388 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 1995-96 budget are provided as follows: Current Expense 1,048,572 Capital Outlay - Regular 43,286 Capital Outlay - Special Projects 866,237 1,958,095 Section 8. to the County Commissioners, Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished 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) (b) (c) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within a department except that no transfers shall be made into or out of salaries without approval by the Board of County Commissioners. 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. 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. 4 138 Section 10. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate of $ .30 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 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 $ .0275 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 $ .0425 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 95.5%. Property valuation for ad valorem taxes for the fire districts for the 1995-96 fiscal year is estimated to be as follows: Shepherds 460,923,761 Mt. Mourne 383,797,349 East Alexander 36,932,346 Iredell County Fire Serv.Dist. 2,821,601,038 Section 13. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the four fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996: Shepherds 130,800 Mt. Mourne 108,800 East Alexander 16,830 Iredell County Fire Serv. Dist. 909,700 It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the four fire districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996: Shepherds Current Ad Valorem Taxes 121,050 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 1,230 Penalties & Interest 1,100 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 190 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 6,730 Interest on Investments 500 Total Revenues 130,800 Mt. Mourne Current Ad Valorem Taxes 99,420 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 2,500 Penalties & Interest 700 5 JUN 2 0 1995 139 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 200 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 5,280 Interest on Investments 700 Total Revenues 108,800 East Alexander Current Ad Valorem Taxes 14,990 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 420 Penalties & Interest 100 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 80 Inventory Tax Reimbursement 1,140 Interest on Investments 100 Total Revenues 16,830 Iredell County Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes 785,675 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 20,000 Penalties & Interest 6,900 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 2,500 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 91,625 Interest on Investments 3,000 Total Revenues 909,700 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 are 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, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. 911 Telephone Reimbursement 444,000 Interest on Investments 6,100 Total Revenues 450,100 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, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. 911 Operations 450,100 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, 1995. 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 disposal 6 140 in the construction and demolition landfill effective July 1, 1995. 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, 1995. 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 1995 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, 1995 through June 30, 1996: Tipping Fee 2,289,374 Special Assessments 733,476 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 75,500 Town of Mooresville 136,650 Investment Earnings 65,000 Other Revenues 13,900 White Goods Tax Reimbursement 70,000 Appropriated Retained Earnings 1,266,474 TOTAL 4,650,374 Section 18. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund: Administration and Operation 4,650,374 TOTAL 4,650,374 This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this the an: day of June 1995. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS al ier K Hawe - Chairman Ki ae “Clerk to the Board 1995-96 FINANCIAL PLAN FOR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the following resolution: 1995-96 FINANCIAL PLAN HEALTH CARE BENEFITS Fund 053 Iredell County, North Carolina Section 1. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July i, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. Interest on Investments 46,700 Contribution from Employer 950,275 7 JUN 2 0 1995 141 142 Contribution from Employees 219,925 Non-employee charges 12,000 TOTAL REVENUES 1,228,900 Section 2. It is estimated that the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care Benefit Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. Employee Health Payments 908,060 Claims Administration Expense 91,183 Stop Loss Insurance Expense 124,100 Other Employee Health Expense 3,000 Employee Life Insurance 37,557 Wellness Incentives 65,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,228,900 This plan being duly passed and adopted ene ff tay of June, 1995. 2 ih en a Chairman A a Sole Clerk VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1995 FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the 1995 Financial Plan for Workers’ Compensation Benefits as presented. 1995-96 Financial Plan WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS FUND Fund 062 Iredell County, North Carolina Section 1. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Workers’ Compensation Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. Interest on Investments $ 5,000 Contribution from Employer 270,500 TOTAL REVENUES 275,500 Section 2. It is estimated that the following expenditures will be made in the Workers’ Compensation Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995 and ending June 30, 1996. Compensation Payments § 191,375 Base Premium 84,125 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 275,500 This plan being duly passed and adopted on the day of June, 1995. hk. Wl Chairman / Lili 4g Clerk to the Board 7 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CAPITAL RESERVE FUND: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to adopt the Capital Reserve Fund as follows: CAPITAL RESERVE FUND IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Be it Ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. This amends the original Capital Reserve Fund created for the County of Iredell. Section 2. The Capital Reserve Fund is established to accumulate funds for the purchase of land, water and sewer line construction, Or renovation of buildings, purchase of furniture and equipment for newly constructed, purchased or renovated facilities, renovation and construction of school facilities, or annual debt service on those items heretofore mentioned. Section 3. Funds will be provided by unexpended fund balance of the original Capital Reserve Fund, operating transfers from the General Fund, and interest on investments. The operating transfers are subject to annual appropriations by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. The 1995-96 appropriations are as follows: Operating transfer from General Fund $1,500,000 Section 4. All projects funded from this Capital Reserve Fund are subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners. This ordinance being adopted this the we day of June, 1995. A oe Ke Kaw , Chairman VOTING: Ayes ~ 5; Nays ~- 0. SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ~ PARKS PROJECT: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve the Special Revenue Fund for Parks Project with and amendment made to delete the phrase stating that 9 JUN 9 9 19% 143 144 the money in these funds could be used for the purchase of land. AMENDED SPECIAL REVENUE FUND Parks Project Iredell County, North Carolina Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. Section 2. Section 3. Section 4. Section 5. Section 6. Section 7. This amends the Special Revenue Fund for Recreation Parks for the County of Iredell. This Special Revenue Fund is established to accumulate funds for the development of land, construction of parks, and purchase of equipment. Funds will be provided by operating transfers from the General Fund, contributions, interest on investments, and all unspent funds from the Recreation Department’s annual budget. The operating transfers are subject to annual appropriation by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. All projects funded from this Special Revenue Fund are subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners and will be accounted for in a Capital Project Fund. The Special Revenue Fund is established for the five- year period beginning with the 1991-92 budget year. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the Special Revenue Fund for the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996: Fund Balance, July 1, 1994 $220,711 Unspent operating expenses 93/94 33,769 94/95 appropriation 35,500 Appropriation to S. Iredell Parks Fund (73,307) 95/96 appropriation 35,500 Total Revenues $252,173 It is estimated that the amount reserved for the purchase of land, construction of parks, and purchase of equipment will be as follows: Available for appropriation $252,173 This Amended Ordinance being adopted this the Ji day of June, 1995. ‘ }) Chairman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 10 AMENDED CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS: MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approve the Amended Capital Projects Fund as follows: IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA Amended Capital Project Fund Jail Construction Project Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following costs of the Jail Construction Project will be financed by this fund: Jail Construction $503,716 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following source: Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund $250,000 Transfer from General Fund 253,716 Total $503,716 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. Section 5. Upon completion of the construction project, all funds remaining in the Capital Project Fund will be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund. v7 a This Ordinance being duly adopted this the o7% day of June, 1995. al hah Chest Chairman VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BIDS TO UPGRADE COMPUTER SYSTEM AT THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT: The bids were discussed at the briefing session and staff made a recommendation to accept the bid from Vision Software. This is for an upgrade of equipment that is already in place at the sheriff’s department. The bid from MRV Computer Consultants appeared to be low, however, they did not include a number of the components specified in the bid. The following bids were received: Software: Vision Software (no exception) $44,490.00 Hardware: Vision Software (no exceptions) $74,522.00 MRV Computer consultants (8 exceptions) 39,373.23 MRV Computer Consultants - Alternate Bid N/A 37,548.95 Piedmont Computer Center (1 exception) 82,490.00 MOTION from Commissioner Madison to accept the bid from 11 JUN 2.0 1995 145 Visions for a combined total of $119,012 for software and hardware. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. This bid was within the budgeted amount of $124,248. The Crime Control Automation Grant provided $93,186 and the County budgeted $31,062. REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ROAD ABANDONMENT - PORTION OF SR 1462, APACHE ROAD: Mr. Lundy presented this request to the board and explained that the public hearing is planned for July 18, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION OF INTENT BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, TO ABANDON A PORTION OF STATE ROAD 1462, APACHE ROAD. WHEREAS, attached hereto is a copy of record Plat Book 13, page 50, of the Iredell County Registry, which shows a small triangular portion of right-of-way consisting of 171 square feet between Lots 49 and 50; and WHEREAS, Lot 49 as shown on Plat Book 24, Page 120, Iredell County Registry, is a re-plat of Lot 49 and a portion of Lot 50, as shown on Plat Book 13, Page 50, Iredell County Registry, together with other properties obtained from Duke Power Company. A copy of the plat in Plat Book 24, Page 50 is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, shown on the plat recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 120, is a small triangular portion of land consisting of 171 square feet. The plat shows the said triangle, or piece of property the petitioners seek to abandon from the right-of-way of SR 1462; and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has not accepted for maintenance said small triangular area and your petitioners are informed and believe that the Department of Transportation consents to the abandonment of said triangle by Iredell County; and WHEREAS, as shown by the signature of James W. Rand on the plat recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 120, the road, as re-platted on said plat, meets the Department of Transportation’ s specifications; and WHEREAS, Lot 49 as re-platted is shown on Lot 49, Block A, of Iredell County Tax Map 3C-7, a copy of which is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, all land owners have other more convenient access to the property formerly served by road and consent to the abandonment of road pursuant to G.S. 153A-241; and WHEREAS, the abandonment of a portion of said street is not contrary to the public interest and no other individual owning property on said street other than Constance T. Barker would be deprived of reasonable means of ingress or egress to his/her property; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Chairman and members of the Board of County Commissioners of [Iredell County, North Carolina, that they do hereby declare their intention to abandon that portion of the public street herein described, and do call a special hearing on the question to be held on the 18th day of July 1995, at 7:00 p.m., n the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center (Old Courthouse) at 200 S. Center Street, Statesville, North Carolina; and that a copy of this resolution be posted, published and mailed by registered or certified mail as required by G. S. 153A-241. 12 146 s/ Sara K. Haire, Chairman IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF LETTER OF CREDIT - MORRISON COVE SUBDIVISION: Mr. Lundy presented a Letter of Credit for Morrison Cove Subdivision, a B. V. Belk Investments project. Belk has requested approval of a letter of credit for a subdivision in Davidson Township off SR 1179, Oak Tree Road, known as Morrison Cove. The letter of credit was issued by Central Carolina Bank, Charlotte, NC with an expiration date of 5/15/96 in the amount of $250,500. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the letter of credit in the amount of $250,500 for the Morrison Cove Subdivision. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES AND REFUNDS: Mr. Brent Weisner was present to discuss the releases and refunds for the month of May 1995. He said the releases and refunds were in order for adoption. MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to approve the releases and refunds as submitted. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The following is the list approved: REFUNDS: Garry Lynn Ballard $39.33 244 Ponderosa Circle Mooresville, NC 28115 " 38.16 Sandra Lynn Bell 13.28 104 Ivy Rose Court Mooresville, NC 28115 George Thomas Bell 47.48 104 Ivy Rose Court Mooresville, NC 28115 CNB Corp. c/oJohn Nivens 3504 Ricky Rover Road N Monroe, NC 28110 15.61 " 16.50 Franco Distributors I-40 BP P O Box 5398 Statesville, NC 28687 827.80 * 65.87 . 551.20 Michelle Dawn Guy 748 West End Avenue Statesville, NC 28677 37.70 Elizabeth Amari Liotta 106 Ivyridge Ct. Mooresville, Nc 28115 62.42 13 JUN 2 0 1995 147 Marlo Corp etal P O Box 1144 Mooresville, NC 28115 Marlo Corp etal P O Box 1144 Mooresville, NC 28115 Dorothy Marlowe Reep 318 North Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 E J Simpson P O Box 150 Alpine, WY 83128 Harold I & Diane Stevens 133 Keel Court Mooresville, NC 28115 Peninsula Partners c/o C R Welton P O Box 30067 Charlotte, NC 28230 Steve Tong Route 8, Box 218 Mooresville, NC 28115 C R Welton c/o Peninsula Partners P O Box 30067 Charlotte, Nc 28230 TOTAL REFUNDS: 20.79 80.06 72.68 39.56 24.84 576.79 122.18 29.25 33.75 65.93 49.10 $2,830.28 COUNTY RELEASES FOR MAY H W & AC Murdock Johnny Robert Green Floyd E Greene Hyun Joe Lee Warren H Spear Eddie Lynn McLemore J L Hope & Ruth Nathaniel Wynde Love David Paul Savold Tastee World Terry Lane Baker John W Ridgeout Henry M Dula " I Care Inc. " Henry M Dula w Henry M Dula James S Strup 14 2.52 14.45 3.00 4.12 23.33 78.08 123.11 15.35 58.77 58.55 52.92 21.67 14.15 20.24 25.70 6.75 6.75 25.70 25.70 (14.15) 14.15 17.10 148 Sandy Springs Baptist Church Lemons Verlina Davis Bryant Scott Miller Jim D Leonard Amy Smith Fink Sang Kim Doeum Joseph M Delisle Helen W Pruitt Leland T Jones Jr Thomas E Stewart Clara Holland Johnson James Dale McLelland Steen P Nicander Michael D Paradis Linda Boyd Brooks Karen M Freeman Jack W Gilliland Johnny K Holbrook Marion H Starnes Ted Orinick Jennifer Dagenhardt " Ruth N Connell Barbara W Alexander Charles J Wade " Rufus Harris Wallace Honeycutt Timothy W Marshall Southern National Bank Kelton C Sprinkle Thomas A Allison Ashley Heath Fox Ruthe Cartwright Vestal James Leonard Bailey Robert L Waters Ii Tom Watson Williams Alvin Gray Perry Tom Watson Williams Kevin Rankins R L Smith U S Govt Steve Eugene Davidson Harold Gene Miller Billy Gene Mitchell Stephanie M Lapish Russell Keith Simpson Stacy Ray Lippard Charles E Sidden Antonio Lopez Foursquare Community Steven Allen Dixon Weyerhauser Co. Richard T Feimster Allen & Lisa Bass Frank Alfred Divanna Ester M williams Michael P Leazer Eleanor Debbie Conn Melissa S Hutchens Deborah K Miller Lawrence E Parmer Marcella F Brothers Dorothy M Reep James M Long Steven Lee Watson Darlene E Goodman Dorothy Marlowe Reep 15 JUN 2 0 1995 31.01 7.88 8.57 33.62 15.59 37.58 86.34 184.50 49.64 20.59 16.70 75.33 22.32 8.19 39-04 24.62 32.48 12.63 7.09 79.43 9.05 10.98 6.89 1.49 18.30 18.30 117.45 6.29 4.35 80.82 22.62 19.26 164.79 25.97 24.93 2.55 111.00 10.94 111.00 10.00 1.35 36.18 65.12 9.77 7.49 10.04 10.48 2.58 354.29 354.29 354.29 4.05 17.96 29.16 22.64 46.08 17.96 17.55 21.56 27.81 76.37 51.48 7.65 108.23 39.06 64.58 10.40 26.64 13.59 72.68 149 Deborah D Liner Patsy Blackwell Carter Duane Theodore Carter Joan Whalley Leather Jack T. Carpenter Leonard M Ham Alice Prichard Charles R Bridges Jacqueline W Maddox Angela O Pitts Ralph S Elder Brenda M Cline Harry O Brotherton C F & Ruth Drum Elwood & Vir. Dowdy Catherine Cowan Mary Gabriel Knox Norman C Kirchoff William L Cutler Boyd Jenkins Lynn R Moose George R Wolfe " James Sidney Ballard James F Hutchens Antonio Lopez " David L Christenbury Margaret B Carson Cynthia B Harbin ii} Steven T Gregg Virginia G Gaither Melissa J Meredith Lacy Leon Davis Jerry Wayne Campbell Charles R Robinson Roy Carlton Moore Edward L Sandke E F Belk & Son Inc Charles W Nesbitt Reginald J Williams Fernhill Baptist Church Gaynell T Kiser Rudy E Easter James W & Dene Klotz Robert & N Calvin “ Elmer Goodman Joey Burns Harkey Merle & Deborah Potts Debra S Arthurs Colin V Davis Michael P Corwin Julie Hilton Starnes John Dobson Martin Dianne Johnston Teross Young Jason Scott Boyd Gregory Scott Dowdy Wayne Parker Jr First Presbyterian Church Essie M Gowan Jerry Lee Jones Ruby Bowles Davis Barry & Sheryl Davis 16 40.64 29.21 48.11 54.14 89.55 9.77 17.49 318.37 10.00 63.41 6.48 10.44 16.88 10.22 354.29 354.29 354.29 27.09 36.41 22.32 29.61 12.96 22.15 10.77 2.97 9.77 15.66 Tete 16.17 40.57 90.31 57.06 54.72 40.32 31.50 10.31 48.24 1.69 17.91 49.37 79.66 15.16 37.53 6.39 16.02 12.11 60.21 27.18 35.06 14.94 50.72 46.80 2.48 1.49 4.31 65.12 11.81 11.71 57.92 5.64 19.17 17.35 12.47 12.00 39.51 28.13 2.49 34.61 84.38 99.00 150 R L Porter 99.00 Frederick Barthel ii3.38 Caroll E Garland $4.15 Brenda Myers Cline 10.44 Brenda Myers Cline 10.44 Peter James Weber 36.63 Wayne & Joan Comer 17.62 Jeffrey L Karriker 38.39 James Parker 99.00 Charles Sutton 23.56 Mary Ann Kilby 37.62 Priscilla D Rankin 4.91 Albert L Rankin, Jr. 112.10 Herbert J Redfear 21.38 David J Mirabelli 32.72 Ronald R Woods 42.93 James A Freeze, Sr. 2i.as Robert R Howell 75.60 Julia Barnette 55.10 Lee Bunt 67.18 Robin Carpenter 8.19 Karen Crider 90.00 Linda R Parks 17.08 Billy Wayne Plyler 43.07 Johnnie Ray Stumbo 4.55 Karen Church Webb 7.68 * 7.68 Loyd Philmore Snyder 69.84 Clyde Wilcox 99.00 Karen Wilson 40.50 Wade Witherspoon 69.50 Charles Wright 91.26 Carl Douglas Ellis 7.38 Dennis James Cash 32.63 Barry K Wooten 1.80 J C Combs 91.48 TOTAL 9,063.47 SOLID WASTE RELEASES FOR MAY JL & Ruth Hope 36.00 ALL COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Har W Murdock Jr on? Joe Lee Hyun -28 Eddie Ly Mclemore 5.21 John Rideout 1.45 Jim D Leonard 2.24 Amy Smith Fink 1.04 Joseph M Delisle 5.75 Helen W Pruitt 12.30 Thomas E Stewart 1.37 James D McLelland 4.60 Michael D Paradis -50 Linda Boyd Brooks 2.37 Johnny K Holbrook 84 Marion H Starnes -43 Ted Orinick 5.30 Jennifer Dagenhardt -60 # -67 Timothy W Marshall -29 Kelton Cole Sprinkle 1.51 Robert L Waters one Tom Watson Williams 6.60 # 7.20 R L Smith -09 17 . 1995 Jun 2049 ms Steve Davidson Stacy Ray Lippard Charles E Sidden Antonio Lopez Foursquare Community Steven Allen Dixon Weyerhauser Co. Richard T Feimster Michael p leazer Steven lee Watson Dorothy M Reep Leonard M Ham Alice Prichard Charles R Bridges Angela O Pitts Ralph S Elder Brenda M Cline c F & Ruth Drum Elwood & Vir Dowdy Norman C Kirchoff Cc Boyd Jenkins Lynn R Moose James F Hutchens Antonio Lopez " Steven Thomas Gregg Virginia G Gaither Melissa J Meredith Edward Sandke Fernhill Baptist Ch James W Klotz Robert F Calvin " Joey B Harkey Merle & Deborah Potts John Dobson Martin Gregory S Dowdy Barry & Sheryl Davis Brenda M Cline Peter James Weber Jeffrey L Karriker James Parker Charles Sutton Mary Ann Kilby David J Mirabelli James Freeze Sr Julia Barnette Lee N Bunt Robin Carpenter Karen Crider Lina R Parks Billy Wayne Plyler Johnnie Ray Stumbo Karen Church Webb iy Clyde Wilcox Karen Wilson Wade Witherspoon Charles Wright J C Combs TOTAL 18 4.34 .16 23.62 21.65 21.65 £25 .20 .94 51 -07 .85 .78 4.44 .65 ‘.39 21.22 4.23 .43 .70 .68 21.65 21.65 23.62 1.49 .86 1.48 1.04 1.33 3.35 6.02 .69 3.33 2 2.50 4.01 1.00 3.10 3.12 .10 29 7 .80 6.60 (.70) 2.44 2.56 6.60 1.57 2.30 2.18 1.42 3.67 4.48 .55 6.00 1.14 2.87 <53 .47 .52 6.60 2.70 4.63 6.08 6.09 PRWRPE PR 350.39 192 MT. MOURNE FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Leland Jones, Jr. 3.03 Charles J Wade -94 " 94 Harold G Miller -60 Catherine C Cowan 1.66 Herbert J Redfear 2,9. TOTAL 8.48 SHEPHERDS FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES James B Strup Jr 1.14 Darlene E Goodman 91 R L Porter 6.60 Barry K Wooten saa TOTAL $.77 EAST ALEXANDER FIRE DISTRICT RELEASES Henry M Dula 13.03 " 2.06 ™ 2.86 * 2.57 ae7a - (13.03) " 2.06 TOTAL 12.26 APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 6/1/95 BUDGET SESSION, 6/6/95 BUDGET SESSION, 6/6/95 BRIEFING SESSION, AND 6/6/95 REGULAR MEETING: MOTION from Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes listed above with corrections indicated. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION CONCERNING INSURANCE TRUST FUND: Mrs. Harris, personnel director, presented this to the board at the briefing and explained there would be a savings to the County to join in the insurance trust group. A savings of $25,000 a year will be realized by joining this trust group. It was also requested that the board appoint a person to execute the application to join the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Health Insurance Trust (NCACC HIT). MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolution and designate Joel Mashburn, County Manager, authority to execute the application. Second from Commissioner Madison. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TO JOIN THE HEALTH INSURANCE TRUST GROUP SELF-INSURANCE FUND FOR HEALTH, DENTAL, LIFE AND DISABILITY RISK SHARING. WHEREAS, Iredell County desires to provide to its employees insurance and other health benefits; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Health Insurance Trust, hereafter referred to as "NCACC HIT" has been established by counties pursuant to G.S. 153A- 445(a)(1) and G.S. 160A-460 through 160A-464; and 19 JUN 2 0 1995 JUN 2 153 WHEREAS, it is desirable for Iredell County to join NCACC HIT and participate in its insurance and health benefits fund in order to provide a method of risk sharing for health-related claims of its employees; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County hereby adopts the interlocal agreement entitled "Interlocal Agreement for a Group Self-Insurance Fund for Health, dental, Life and Disability Risk Sharing" and thereby joins and agrees to participate in HCACC HIT which has been formed to create a group fund and to pay and service the health- related claims of the employees of the counties and other local agencies joining the Trust. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Joel Mashburn is authorized to execute the application to join NCACC HIT. This the 20th day of June 1995. ATTEST: Clerk Chairman IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPOINTMENT OF TAX COLLECTOR: Mr. Mashburn announced that in accordance with G.S. 105-349 the board of county commissioners should appoint a tax collector for either and one-year or a two- year term. MOTION from Commissioner Boone to appoint Joe Ketchie for one year, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1996. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENT #42, INSURANCE INCENTIVES FOR SAFETY PROGRAM: Mr. Chuck Gallyon explained the items requested for security purposes, which totaled $5,823.75, including taxes, freight and shipping. The Budget Amendment #42 in the amount of $5,867 transferred funds from Insurance Incentives to Safety Program~ Insurance Incentives. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson to approved Budget Amendment #42 in the amount of $5,867 for this program. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. APPOINTMENT OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD: Commissioner Stewart nominated Jean Moore as clerk to the board. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mrs. Moore by acclamation. This appointment is effective July 1, 1995. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays ~- 0. SALARY OF CLERK TO THE BOARD: MOTION from Commissioner Stewart to set the salary of clerk to the board at $8,340 annually. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET AMENDMENT #43, RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Kim Gallyon presented this request for transferring funds from the part-time salaries line item to uniforms. Total amount to be transferred is $3,600. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to approve budget amendment #43. 20 104 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL GRANT: This resolution was presented by Jerry Lundy and recommended by staff for board approval. MOTION from Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Madison to approve the resolution as follows: RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO SIGN NECESSARY PAPERS AND TO OTHERWISE REPRESENT BOARD IN CONNECTION WITH MOSQUITO CONTROL. Upon motion of Steve Johnson, seconded by Doug Madison, it is hereby ordered that Joel Mashburn as agent for Iredell County is hereby authorized and empowered to sign and execute all papers and documents necessary in connection with the request made to the Division of Environmental Health, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, for aid in the control of mosquitoes. He/She is further authorized and required to carry out all agreements stipulated in the project application submitted by us to the Division of Environmental Health, North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, and to perform other acts that are proper and necessary in connection with the operation of this project. Acts of said person in behalf of said Iredell County are in all respects validated, approved and confirmed. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MOORESVILLE PLANNING BOARD: Announcement was made of the vacancy occurring on the Mooresville Planning Board (extra- territorial jurisdiction) for the term of Clyde Millsaps. The Town of Mooresville requests his reappointment for a new three-year term expiring June 30, 1998. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD: Two nominations were made to the Mitchell Community College Board on June 4, 1995 and these two nominees were slated to be voted on at this meeting, which is in accordance with the rules and procedures of the governing board. JOHN DOUGLAS, JR. LOIS WALKER Sara K. Haire 1 David A. Boone 1 Stephen D. Johnson . C. Douglas Madison, Jr. 1 Alice M. Stewart 1 4 ‘ John Douglas, Jr. was reappointed to a four-year term on the Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees. His new term begins July 1, 1995 and concludes June 30, 1999. The board members agreed that both of these nominees were very active and effective members of the Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees; however, Mr. Douglas was the county 21 JUN 2 0 1995 195 commissioners’ nominee, and Mrs. Walker was the Governor’s appointee. Chairman Haire requested that the clerk write a letter to the Governor for her signature requesting that the Governor consider reappointing Mrs. Walker to this position. IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD: Commissioner Boone nominated David Sides for a four-year term, beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1999. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Sides by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. FIRE TAX DISTRICT: Commissioner Boone nominated Carroll Goodman for the northwest quadrant of the county. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Mr. Carroll Goodman by acclamation and table the second appointment until the July 18th meeting of the board. This is a three-year appointment beginning July 1, 1995 and concluding June 30, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: MOTION from Commissioner Madison to table until the next meeting on July 18, 1995. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY: Commissioner Madison nominated Betsy Adkins to complete the unexpired term of Pressley Brawley, which expires 10/1/96. There were no other nominations. MOTION from Chairman Haire to close the nominations and appoint Ms. Adkins by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn distributed copies of his vacation schedule. PRESENTATION TO ALICE FORTNER, RETIRING CLERK TO THE BOARD: Chairman Haire presented, on behalf of the board members, a gift to Alice Fortner who is retiring as clerk to the board on June 30, 1995. Chairman Haire expressed the appreciation of the county and the board of commissioners for Mrs. Fortner’s work in the county over the past 21 years. Mrs. Fortner thanked the board for the gift and said it had been a privilege and a pleasure to have served Iredell County. ADJOURN: MOTION from Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting until July 10, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., when the board of commissioners will meet with the Iredell County School Board at East Elementary School to discuss the School Study Report. Time of adjournment: Mee Solin Clerk to the Board Approved: July 18, 1995 22 106 JOINT MEETING OF IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IREDELL-STATESVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION & EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE MONDAY, JULY 10, 1995, 7:00 P.M. EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, RIVER HILL ROAD, STATESVILLE, NC ATTENDING WERE: County Commissioners: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David Boone, Vice Chairman Steve Johnson Doug Madison Alice Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager Jean C. Moore, Clerk to the Board School Board Members: Bill Long, Chairman Godfrey Williams, Vice Chairman Steve Austin Jane Laney Christopher "Skip" McCall Tip Nicholson Jeff Tucker Education Study Committee: Wayne Turner, Chairman Gary Miller, Vice Chairman Mike Eudy John Douglas Will Fanjoy Karen Ray (Carol Hoover was in audience) The purpose of the meeting was for the two boards to hear a presentation by the Education Study Committee. Mr. Wayne Turner said he hoped the citizens of the county would become more involved in the education process and this is the direction the committee is hoping will occur. Turner emphasized that he would not detail all the recommendations in the report, but that he would give an overview. He encouraged the news media to accept some responsibility in reporting the findings, perhaps a little more detailed than what has been done in the past. This is so the public will have an opportunity to read the report. The report is a result of a charge given to the committee members by both the commissioners and the school board members. The purpose of the report was to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the I-S School System. The current status of the system is that it is average. The school board and school administration are in agreement with this comment. This is not meant to ignore the fact that much progress has been made in bringing this system from a below average system to an average system; however, it has been determined that an unacceptable amount of high school graduates are not grounded in the basics. Approximately 1/3 of our graduates are not adequately prepared. The bottom line is that we want a better education for our children. Turner said he knew there were numerous outside influences, e.g. federal/state mandates, teacher tenure, parent apathy, etc., that the school board has to cope with. Financial reporting should be shared in a timely manner between both boards. It is a recommendation that the school system become committed to a comprehensive site based management approach. This would involve a school improvement team located at each school. This team would be composed of principals, teachers, students, JUL 10 1995 197 108 (2) parents, clergy, the medical profession community, and business leaders. It is very important to get the community involved in the educational process. The community is the customer of the system and it brings different perspectives than the paid, educational employees. It is imperative that the teams be empowered to function as decision making entities. The school that becomes exceptional will be the example for the other schools. It is also recommended that the Education Study Committee, or a committee very similar, be made a permanent committee with revolving membership. The function of this committee will be to accumulate the information from the school improvement teams on a periodic basis and present it to the school board and commissioners. It is past time to lay down blame and criticism and get on with the task at hand. We can either be content with an average system, or we can set our sights on a much higher level. Mr. Turner ended his remarks by using the African proverb, “It takes an entire village to raise a child." Questions & Answers Long: There’s been much publicity about the study, and while we don’t appreciate that the report was given to the papers before we had time to discuss it, that’s just the way it happened. We agree very much with some of the recommendations. If the committee chose to go back and look at this system’s ’91 SAT scores and the test data for 92, one would see that no credit has been given for the good things that have started occurring. Did the committee know that a site-based plan was already in the system and had been for two years? Turner: We recognize progress has been made, but we didn’t try to critique past vs. current boards. We looked at trying to improve our system. The committee did know that a site- based concept had been implemented, but we want something where the community is truly involved. Long: Each school has a plan and a performance improvement team. Every school has to set goals. The school board reviews every plan. We have 2,000 employees and they all have to be trained. McCall: Was the study committee not aware that the site-based plan was in place? If you were, didn’t you feel it warranted further investigation, since this is a primary recommendation? Turner: What we have in mind might be a little different in approach. It might be a little more aggressive than what the schools already have in place. We feel the community should be given more authority. Miller: In reference to investigating site-based management, we had about three meetings with Dr. Register and his staff. We purposely asked questions about site-based management. We did not get any answers locally, so we pursued it at the state level. Dr. Harris: We did talk a little about site-based management. Miller: I would recommend you encourage the audience here tonight to participate in our schools and make them the best they can be. We don’t need a list in someone's file drawer to satisfy some state requirement. Long: Did you talk about the 90-minute block classes at West High School? Miller: Yes, we talked about this and how this plan was adopted. Laney: Did you make your school visits during the day? Miller: For the most part the visits were at night. Usually a principal accompanied us. It was interesting to observe the work on the bulletin boards. 1 have visited some during the (3) day. Laney: Did you ask the principals if they had site-based management? Miller: I didn’t personally ask them. McCall: I would have liked to have seen some balance given to the site-based management issue. We are making an attempt in this area. In addressing truth and balance in the report, some terms were used. These were: social engineering, brainwashing, situational ethics, and bias against truth. I would like for the committee to explain these terms and how they were derived. Eudy: Admittedly a lot of evidence we looked at were trends both statewide and ona national level. In looking at this we looked at the end result. We didn’t start the study to say whether this administration was doing a good job. We were essentially looking at the students or the outcome that comes out of the system. We looked at statistics on the national/state level, and we saw very little where we couldn’t compare. In reference to the terms you are asking about, this deals mostly with comments from parents. People came to us and told us what was happening with their children. McCall: Without giving names, could you be more specific? As a school board member, these terms concern me, and I feel we should take action to eliminate these perceptions. Turner: We saw so much information. In one of the elementary schools (Sth grade), there were magazines available and one of them said: “Is it incest to have sex with my step- brother?” Another situation occurred when we looked at writing on bulletin boards -- the writing was atrocious. McCall: I agree we need to understand where we are. I guess I need to understand that the data/information you received justifies these terms. Turner: We have gotten away from the three Rs. Our children are being told to express themselves; however, they do this by not using proper grammar and punctuation. McCall: I would like to remind you that our writing scores have improved substantially over the past year. This takes into account the whole gamut in terms of writing. I still want to know what you mean by these terms. Williams: In terms of social engineering -- where do you put our Bible classes? Is this social engineering? Turner: Maybe it’s all social engineering. I’m told by principals that a lot of emphasis is placed on children expressing themselves, and I’m being told that we have gotten away from spelling and punctuation. McCall: I don’t see how our writing scores have improved if we didn’t teach writing skills. Turner: Skip, are you satisfied with our school system? McCall: No, I am not, and I never said that. I thought the purpose of the report was to assess where we currently are. I just have some real concerns with using terms like these, especially when they have been given to the public. Boone: I have read this report, and I read the minority report that was presented. In regard to the writing scores, or when the article first came out in the paper, I just assumed the scores had increased a lot. When I examined this more closely there was a large increase in fourth grade scores, but the statewide average increased which means the scoring system changed or the statewide curriculum changed. If you examine Iredell-Statesville scores in relation to the state scores, there is very little change. Three years ago we were slightly JUL 10 1995 159 160 (4) above statewide averages. But the big change in numbers shows there was 2 similar increase statewide. Miller: I know everyone is familiar with John Rosemond, and I know he has made a presentation for the school system. I would like to share an article with you that he has written that uses some of the terminology we are talking about. In talking about social engineering, I tend to think about what is being taught to our children in health classes relative to reproduction. McCall: Could you be specific? Miller: Today I spent an afternoon with 15 high school students and they told me that in the course of their education, abstinence was mentioned maybe one time, but sex was mentioned numerous times. To me, this is social engineering. McCall: Could you tell me the makeup of these students? Were they black, white, male or female? Miller: Mixed. All of what you have said. McCall: Well, you can manipulate students. I know that I can take a group of students and manipulate them to provide me with the information that I want. In order to obtain unbiased information, I would think that a different approach then taking students off to a meeting such as the one you’ve mentioned would be a better method. However, is this enough evidence to substantiate that we are conducting social engineering in our system? Do you feel the report is justified in drawing the conclusion that our school system is teaching social engineering, bias against truth, brainwashing, and situational ethics? Miller: Well, brainwashing is very strong language, but I don’t doubt that situational ethics and social engineering are taking place. I feel like we have a whole generation of young people who do not know, or how to distinguish between, right and wrong. Long: The study committee had a break and then you got back together. Did everyone come back to the meetings? Miller: Carol Hoover "evaporated." Robert Privette resigned. This is a consensus report. Everyone that was on the committee was requested to write an outline on what they saw as impact items for this report. We came together as a group and we have a consensus report. Again, everyone was asked to write a report; Carol Hoover did not. Why she selected not to participate, 1 do not know. The option was offered. Fanjoy: The committee sort of fell apart. We started getting back together in April. I agree with a large part of the report, but not all of it. It’s just the nature of a report to be critical and not positive. The committee was somewhat disorganized. We should have finished it in six months. Long: I would like to thank the committee. We used the report at our retreat. I don’t want anyone to think we are trying to discredit the report. Nicholson: When our goals come out that we worked on at our retreat, I think the committee will be able to relate to these. The study was a big part of our retreat. Some of the report was negative. As we all know, when one bad thing happens at a school, it gets reported, but when good things happen they are rarely reported. A statement in the report said that most of our communication is considered to be positive media spin which borders on overt propaganda. Miller: I feel like everyone should come together as a partnership for the schools, especially when you have someone like John Rosemond come out and say that public school is no longer the best option. It’s something you're going to have to deal with. Let’s make public (5) school the best option. Let’s learn from the people in Chapel Hill. Long: Can you give us the money that’s given to Chapel Hill? McCall: I can appreciate Mr. Fanjoy’s comments. I commend the committee. The concern J have is over the entire process. There are some recommendations here that I think are worthwhile. However, in view of what Mr. Fanjoy has said, it appears to me that in an effort to complete the report, there were many things overlooked. It looks like there was a rush to justice. I don’t think the school system and the community will fully understand where we are in terms of education until we put together a committee of people that have the expertise, the knowledge, and the understanding of educational systems to conduct a complete and thorough assessment of our system. I don’t think the people on this committee are at fault. I think the process in which the committee was put together and their initial instructions are at fault. When this committee was put together it was under adverse circumstances, and because of these circumstances, something was overlooked in terms of developing a comprehensive, objective, and unbiased process. I personally don’t feel this report gives us a true, unbiased report. I would hope that we all learn from this report that there needs to be an assessment. We need to know where we are in order to develop strategies and plans to get to where we ought to be. Miller: I will not put myself forward as an education expert assessing the educational system. I am acustomer. You don’t have much time. You need to get on the move. | think we all agree that we have an average system. Long: Do you know what proficiency means? Miller: It means skilled -- highly skilled. Long: No, it means an A or B. This is the state definition. Eudy: Does the school system have a Comprehensive Sex Education Program? McCall: Yes, we do. tudy: A former student of North Iredell (now a dental assistant) has told me that one of her class assignments was to write a suicidal note and to write a report on how to murder parents. Another individual (an employee of a lunchroom at a middle school) has told me about students making lewd gestures and using obscene language. Last night I spent four hours with a woman that tried to commit suicide. Her husband is upset with his family situation because he has four daughters and two of them are pregnant. Are you teaching comprehensive sex education? Long: The fact is that the political correctness of the 1960s is a direct hit on all generational values in the western civilization. If you’ll wait to look at our goals, you'll see that we are bringing some of this out. Williams: I resent the fact that you brought up the story about the woman and her daughters. I am a youth counselor at my church. I am in contact with 26 kids. They have some of the best ideals that I would expect of anyone. No one asked me how I felt. McCall: This goes back to what I have said. It appears that some things were taken out of context. There’s no one in this room competent enough to make an unbiased report. MOTION by Chairman Long to accept the education study committee’s report for information. It was unanimously approved by all members of the board of education. Madison: In light of Mr. McCall’s statements, I quite honestly commend the committee for what they have done. In looking back on the school system, the only increase I have seen has been an increase in current expense and I have not seen any results. The committee has JUL 10 1995 161 162 (6) told you we have a mediocre system at best. All I have heard the school board say is, "Why are you saying this?" You need to take the information under consideration. Quite frankly, if I was in your place, I’d either take the recommendations and fix the system or I'd resign and get out of the way. Honestly, mediocre is not good enough, it never has been, and it never will be. We have a CPA, a couple of MBA’s and some other people with good credentials, and they have looked at the system and said it’s not working. Let’s work together to make the students in our county beneficiaries of the best school system in the state. Long: We came up with a five-percent increase in our budget request, the lowest in the state, and we were picked to pieces. Our job is to present a budget and the commissioners’ job is to fund it. Johnson: Our job is to participate in the budget. I don’t think we denied much that you asked for. This report typifies an erosion of public support for public education. There's a lot of things that come into play. Everyone wants to see the school system succeed. An indispensable ingredient to this success is public support. We can’t do it without this. So many times we talk about facilities and we talk about money. I can tell you that as a small business man with direct access to the public, I hear many people talking about county business. These people express to me their concern about education. Seldom do these people complain about the condition of the facilities. Time and time again what these people talk about is the lack of discipline in our schools. I had one family that came to me about their daughter at a middle school and stated that a teacher had attempted to fondle her during class. They complained to me that their daughter can’t walk down the school hall without being harassed. One lady has mentioned sexual assault. One parent, of a male student at Statesville High School, has said her son was thrown against the wall by a group of thugs. His book satchel was opened and his personal belongings were stolen. I am not blaming you, but I’m trying to relate to you the concerns that I hear from the public. Our students are denied their right to an education because a group of hoodlums will not behave themselves. Most of the teachers I have talked to are in favor of alternative schools; however, I understand this is not the direction the school system favors. Long: Do the people you have talked to want to teach at the alternative schools? Johnson: It’s your job to try to find the people qualified to teach. Long: It’s your job to fund it too. Johnson: It’s my understanding the school system doesn’t support the idea of alternative schools. Long: We are looking at alternative methods of education right now. Johnson: You need to have public support in order to finance schools. Recently, I heard two ladies talking about the lack of discipline in our schools. One of the women was a retired school teacher. Long: How does she know? She’s not in the school system now. Johnson: She retired about two years ago. I have a problem with putting too much emphasis on self esteem in schools and not enough on self control. I think this is a concern of parents. A good friend of mine (Steve Williams) came in my store today and really chewed me out. I didn’t enjoy hearing everything he had to say, but I stood there and took it. A lot of what he said was true, and a lot of it I didn’t think was true. But, I took out my spoon and dove into that humble pie and ate every bite of it. I know if I am going to be a better business man that I’m going to have to listen to him. If I’m going to continue having his business, I’m going to have to listen and implement the things that will satisfy him. What I am trying to say is that there is growing dissatisfaction with public education. If it continues to grow and these people on the education study committee are right, and this train (7) is not turned around, public support will erode to the point that people will no longer be willing to invest more money in it. They will demand alternatives. Now, I personally don’t want to see this happen, but you’re going to leave these folks with no alternatives. I know you can’t do some of the things recommended, but when you talk about what you can and can’t do because of governmental mandates, I want to see some sparks flying. I want you to challenge these things. If you run into some legal problems -- if you have some legal expense, you can ask me for a donation and I’ll give you money to do it. What I see is a group of people too content with the status quo. Often times we say these things and classroom teachers take offense, but the fact of the matter is that public education is top- heavy. It is unresponsive to the needs of the teachers and the customers. You need to start looking at the parents and students as your Customers. Then you need to respond to their concerns. If you don’t, you’re going to be out of business. I’m trying to be your friend; I’m not beating up on you. I’m trying to advise you of the trend I see coming. Long: Steve, I agree you with 100%. McCall: You want us to correct a problem that didn’t occur overnight. It has developed over the last 15-20 years. The school board is committed to providing a better system. It’s difficult to expect that this school board, that has only been in office three years, can make miracles overnight. We are trying to turn the ship around. It’s going to cost money to put these recommendations into effect. Considering what we have inherited, it’s not going to happen. Long: I think the committee makes a good point. I would like to say one thing on where we are with religious law. There are laws out there that we have to abide by. An example is our Bible classes. Williams: I didn’t take this job for the money. I have a desire and a concern for this school board. We struggled with the budget. If we could all get along, we could do something as a team. Boone: I would like to make a few comments. I take issue with the assertion that somehow this was the wrong group. You have to keep in mind that the school board appointed three people and the commissioners appointed three people and then these six appointed three members. Our appointees were subject to a veto by the school board and three were vetoed. We only vetoed one school board appointee. By this arrangement, you probably had about as unbiased committee as you could possibly obtain. Initially, several members of the committee had a positive opinion of the system. One or two perhaps had a negative opinion. Several didn’t have an opinion one way or the other. It’s been alleged that baggage has been left over from school consolidation. One of our appointees was Mr. Turner, and he fought about as hard in favor’ of school consolidation as anyone in the county. We were on opposite sides on this matter. I went along with his appointment, because I thought he would be fair and do a good job. I think this committee was about as good and objective as could be found. I think this report comes to about as good an assessment as we could find. I am not saying it’s perfect because nothing is perfect. I really think if you got any group of citizens that were unbiased to begin with, and they heard and studied all the information, they would probably reach a similar conclusion. I appreciate this committee’s hard work. There are one or two recommendations that I don’t agree with, but by-and-large, it’s on the mark. I don’t know what you feel would be a better approach if you hired an expert. It depends on who the expert is. If they came from NCEA, they’re going to have one bias and say one thing. An expert like Robertson would probably say something different. There was something said about rhetoric and I would like to quote, "I am dismayed with the inaccuracies and bias of the report." This was Dr. Register’s quote. This was using pretty strong language. I think that what's happened in this nation -- not just in this county -- is that for the past 30 years the progressive educationalists have had their way. Politically correct people have had their way, and funding and real inflation adjustment has increased. As far as problems in society, we’ve had Lyndon Johnson. We’ve had the Great Society. We’ve had welfare. We've had all these social experiments. In other words, the liberal left- wing philosophy has held this county by-and-large for the past 30 years. We've had one or UL 10 1895 om 163 164 (8) two presidents who didn’t follow this philosophy, but the intellectual establishment and majority in Congress has been of this persuasion and we have reached disaster. I’m not blaming this board, it’s not your fault. This has happened nationwide. Hopefully, with the elections last November, we may be able to turn some of this around. I hope we will, but this system has been a victim, to a large extent, by state and federal mandates. I think what the committee did was try to pinpoint some specific things that could be done to improve education with the system we have to work with. I’m hearing to some extent that you are agreeing with some of this. This is a good start. I know it's not your fault, but I wish you would fight a little harder sometimes. I know you have your hands tied in many areas. As far as SAT scores go, I'll make one comment. There was an article in The Charlotte Observer last year for 11 counties in the Metrolina region. Iredell was one, but seven of these counties had higher SAT scores then we did. Out of these, five of those had less per pupil expense funding, so I don’t think you can see any correlation between SAT scores and current expense funding. Long: Why are you bringing up SAT scores? Boone: Because someone mentioned this earlier. Long: Let me make a comment on SAT scores. These are good for the students trying to get into colleges and universities. The colleges don’t look at Iredell-Statesville’s scores and say, “Hey, let's not admit this person.” I don’t know why we keep talking about this. Boone: Well, I guess because the school system keeps talking about it. Your public relations office keeps talking about it. I have the figures on this and I expect the figures at the end of the year to show more or less the same relationship. This is something that was brought up earlier. When they increased two years ago, the school system put a lot of emphasis on them. When they went down the next year, there was a whole lot less said about them. Long: We are state average. We are actually above state average. Boone: Yes, you are slightly above state average. Another area I would like to mention is the progress mentioned about reading recovery. I have some disagreements with these programs. They are not a phonics program. They incorporate a few elements of phonics. I have the recovery manual and it says if a student comes to a word that he doesn’t know to look at the picture and sound it out. In conclusion, I appreciate the work the committee has done, and I appreciate Mr. Long’s motion to accept the report. Johnson: I would just like to say that I feel very strongly about this. I'll say unashamedly that I base my opinions about public matters because of the Christian world we're in. When | was 27 years old, I made a commitment to Jesus Christ. I believe our society has been dominated by the liberal idealogy to the point that Christian thought no longer influences public debate. I read a report by James Kennedy the other day that said that 63% of the people actually believe the words separation of church and state appeared in the Constitution. I'l give anyone $100 if you can find it. The man who wrote the separation clause was named Fisher Ames. He was given that duty and he was the primary consultant in Congress to write it. When he retired he urged Congress to stop the proliferation of textbooks in public schools because they were leaving too little time to study the scriptures. Anyone who is well qualified to interpret the first amendment should be the person who wrote it. There were 55 signers of the Constitution and 53 professing Christians. I say this unashamedly, it’s not that I don’t have a philosophical or historical basis for these statements. They are historically true. They have been the basis of our civilization for the past 500 years. If we are to correct these problems, ladies and gentlemen, we must return to our Christian moorings. Failure to do so will bring about further wreckage to our society. It will devastate the lives of our children. (9) Haire: Mr. Chairman, if I may, I would like to express our appreciation for the committee’s many hours they have spent on this study. We realize that all of you are very busy, professional, qualified people. McCall: Again, I commend the committee. I cannot accept the total report, because there was a rush to develop it. Stewart: I don’t want to open this meeting back up; however, I would like to put in my two cents worth. I have sat here trying to find space to make my comments without rudely interrupting someone else. It’s obvious that some have had more time to say things than others. I do have a comment about your section called Local Control Finding, specifically it reads, "Section 22, Public Education, of Coun! vernment in arolina, Third Edition, states that the State assumed primary responsibility for financing the systems of elementary and secondary schools in the 1930’s. The General Assembly has delegated financial responsibility for certain areas of public education to the counties in the years that followed. Along with the State funds and Federal funds have come burdensome mandates, time consuming reporting, expanded non-academic staff requirements, social experimentation, and a revisionist and politically correct and rigidly aligned curriculum. Each of these elements support the status quo and deter the efforts to reform the local educational process. Fortunately, emerging State and Federal legislative intiatives call for the dismantling of the educational bureaucracy and a rapidly increasing emphasis upon local control." Your recommendation is that every potential means should be undertaken to gain and exercise the maximum amount of local control over public education. I’d like some interpretation. When you say maximum amount of local control, do you mean by this board? Do you mean by your committee? Do you mean by a set-up board or somebody that supersedes this board or that board? Miller: The statement is pretty straightforward. I am sure everyone has been reading that the Dept. of Public Instruction has increased local control. Stewart: You don’t see any legal ramifications? Miller: This is the direction that our state is proceeding towards, and I think if it was researched you would find this is going on nationally. I am not an attorney, but this is clearly the direction. Long: On a funding level this is the direction, but there are still some mandated funds that we have to get waivers on. Adjournment: At 8:55 p.m., Mr. Long recessed the meeting for a short break for the I-S School Board and dismissed the Education Study Committee and the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. LZ Moore Clerk to the Board Sav. cc.I-s JUL 10 1996 165 166 {REDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JULY 18, 1995 - 5:00 P.M. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session in the County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center, Statesville, NC. Those present for the meeting were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman David A. Boone, Vice Chairman Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Others present: Joel Mashburn, County Mgr. Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Jerry Lundy, Dir. of Srvs. & Development Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Director Rodney Proctor, Sheriff’s Dept. Carolyn Harris, Personnel Officer CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Haire RECYCLING: Mr. Mashburn read the General Statutes pertaining to recycling and mentioned an article recently that appeared in the CountyLines. The county manager said he felt we needed someone to work with the Solid Waste Department in the County and State to establish goals and implement plans for waste reduction. Currently, Keep Iredell Clean (KIC) has a plan to add a part-time staff person. This employee could go full time if the County contracted with KIC for recycling needs. Mr. Mike White and Mr. John Robertson, representatives of KIC, advised that they would like to work with the county in this proposal. White mentioned that former county engineer, Carson Fisher, had been very active and still was active in his position with the Town of Mooresville. Area businesses will be encouraged to join in the recycling effort. Commissioner Stewart asked about the cost of the proposal, and the county manager said it would be around $8000 - $10,000. He also mentioned that KIC would seek private contributions and grants. Commisioner Stewart asked the KIC representatives if they were receiving adequate donations to pay a part-time person. Mr. White said they had about $8,000 in the bank. Wal-Mart recently presented them a $2,000 grant. He said the person hired would have to be knowledgeable in grant writing. They would budget about $18,000 for this position; plus social security, etc. Commissioner Boone said he was unclear as to what the person would be doing. Mr. Mashburn said the person would be looking at our waste stream at the landfill to locate where the waste was coming from. They would be seeking ideas to reduce the waste stream. Mr. White added that recycling needs a person to coordinate everyone’s efforts, e.g., he mentioned that the Junior Service League recently obtained 20 tons of phone books in their recycling efforts. Also, some schools have educational programs; however, they vary from school to school. Naturally, the person hired would need to be self-motivated. Commissioner Boone said he didn’t feel the 40% mandate would be met. Mr. White said it was important to have a goal. Recycling will pay a dividend; however, it will be hard to measure. He stressed again that businesses need to be involved. The county manager said he was not seeking an immediate contract -- he just wants permission to work with KIC and come back with a proposal in the future. (2) Commissioner Johnson asked if the county would have to provide the service if it didn’t enter into an arrangement with KIC. Mr. Mashburn advised that it would -- to an extent. Commissioner Madison asked if the City of Statesville had a staff person doing this type of job. Mr. Mashburn said the burden was on the city; however, he didn’t think the city had a person. Commissioner Madison said that what had been presented was really broad in nature. He said he had a problem with this idea unless it was more defined. Mr. Mashburn said that office space had been donated as well as some office equipment. Commissioner Stewart agreed that something needed to be done; however, she felt more alternatives needed to be offered. She also asked why this wasn’t encompassed in the county’s solid waste department. Mr. Mashburn said it needed to be separate from the solid waste department. They have an obligation to pay off their debt -- it would sort of be a conflict of interest. Commissioner Stewart said that since KIC’s money flow was unpredictable, she was fearful the County’s contribution might have to be increased at some point in time. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): The county manager explained two proposals for this service. The county started out in 1988 with Tri-County Mental Health. This year The Counseling Center of Iredell submitted a proposal. In 1994-95 there were only six referrals for this service. Commissioner Boone asked why employees couldn’t go to an agency and then the county be invoiced. Carolyn Harris said that confidentiality needed to be maintained. We also have to back up the drug testing. Attorneys look to see if a program is offered. Commissioner Madison asked that the county renegotiate the EAP proposals. P HA F LAW ENFORCEMENT BUYING LOCALLY: Evie Caldwell mentioned that she currently buys within a 50 mile radius of the county. She mentioned that typically the state bids went to dealerships near the vicinity of Raleigh. In the past, she received bids from Chevrolet as well as Ford; however, Chevrolet will not be offering bids this year. The county manager advised that after a letter of intent was signed with the State it was required to buy vehicles off the state contract. Evie Caldwell showed a price comparison chart for a 4.31 V/8 engine patrol vehicle between a local bid and the 1995 state contract. The local bid was a little less then the state contract amount. Commissioner Stewart mentioned that in the past an effort had been made to appease the local dealers. She said the local dealers would voice their disapproval if it was decided to go with the state contract. Mr. Mashburn asked how many Ford dealers were in the 50-mile radius and Caldwell responded around six. Commissioner Madison suggested that the County remain with local vendors this year. ED RIMMER - DISTINGUISHED IREDELL COUNTY CITIZEN: Mr. Mashburn, per request of the recreation director, mentioned a recent newspaper article about Mr. Ed Rimmer and his 20+ years of volunteer work for recreation (umpiring for softball/baseball). Mr. Mashburn suggested that a Distinguished Citizen Certificate be given to him at a Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting. The board was agreeable and this item was added to the regular agenda. JUL 18 1995 167 168 (3) HEALTH BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES: The county manager advised that it is more advantageous to assist people to retire when they have enough years of service. Commissioner Madison asked if this plan would be retroactive for past retirees. Mr. Mashburn said it would be for people currently on the system. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Mr. Jerry Lundy explained all of the public hearing items. ADJOURN: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:50 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. for the regular meeting. é. erk to the Board APPROVED: Lf, /457 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JULY 18, 1995 - REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Adjourned Regular Session on Tuesday, July 18, 1995, at 7:00 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 Stephen D. Johnson C. Douglas Madison, Jr. Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Jerry Lundy, Director of Services & Development CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA: Adjustments were made in the order of the agenda on a motion from Chairman Haire and unanimous approval by the board. (Recycling item was moved to administrative matters. Retiree Recognition item was deleted. Distinguished Citizen Certificate for Mr. Ed Rimmer was added to the agenda.) APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD TRI-COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH: The interim director of Tri-County Mental Health, Mr. Gene Barrett, briefed the group on the current status of the mental health facility. In addition, he requested that Iredell County release payments on a monthly basis instead of quarterly. Rowan and Davie County have been requested to make the game payment arrangement. Barrett mentioned that a number of cost saving measures have been implemented, e.g., release of around 60 employees and a reduction in the work week from 40 to 37 1/2 hres. A study is being conducted pertaining to all employee salaries and positions. The State of North Carolina has approved an interim budget for July. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to disburse the payments to Tri-County Mental Health on a monthly basis. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CRIMINAL JUSTI PARTNERSHIP ACT = vee te Vv Program (IAP): Mr. Joe Puett, of the Iredell Jail Population Task Force, requested that a grant application be approved in the amount of $100,701. The funding is to be provided by the N.C. Department of Corrections. The money will assist a program entitled, The Iredell Alternative Program, and this is an outgrowth of the County's attempt to develop a community based correction plan. The target population will be misdemeanants and felons (not violent offenders) who have been sentenced to an intermediate punishment. A sentenced client will report to the IAP, and an assessment will be conducted. Mr. Mike McLaurin, Centralina Council of Governments, and Mr. Ed Dearman, a member of the task force were at the meeting to assist in any questions. (Commissioners Johnson and Boone serve on the Jail Population Task Force.) MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the IAP grant application. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. JUL 18 1996 169 (2) SUS hEC BEARERS REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF SR 1462, APACHE ROAD: A call for a public hearing pertaining to this matter was approved on June 20, 1995. The planning board recommended approval of this abandonment. Attorney John Massey was at the meeting to answer any questions, but no one voiced a request to be heard. Chairman Haire declared the public hearing closed. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the following resolution: ORDER TO CLOSE A PORTION OF SR 1462, APACHE ROAD WHEREAS, on July 18, 1995, at 7:00 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 finds no cause to retain that portion of the right- of-way of State Road 1462, Apache Road, 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 1462, Apache Road, as shown on the attached map, is closed in accordance with the requirements of N.C. General Statutes 153A-241. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE TRINITY ACRES AREA-CASE NO. 9506-1: Mr. Jerry Lundy explained that this request involved the rezoning of properties from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District. Previously, a Carol Jenkins (owner of lot 53) and Frederick Safriet (owner of lot 10) signed a petition to seek the rezoning; however, both request to have their names withdrawn. The planning board recommended approval of the rezoning. Attorney Bedford Cannon advised that the property owners seek to protect their subdivision. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. Commissioner Madison asked to excuse himself from the voting. MOTION by Chairman Haire to excuse Commissioner Madison. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to approve the rezoning of this property from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. WILLIAM C. REDMOND - CASE NO. 9506-2: Mr. Lundy explained that Mr. Redmond requests that this property (located on Airport Road near Lakewood Golf Course) be rezoned from R-20, Single Family Residential to GB, General Business District for the purpose of having a machine shop. The planning board has recommended that this request be denied (7-4 vote). PAT SHAVER: Owns a house across the street from proposed machine shop. Complained that the building was in disrepair. An abandoned car is on the lot with weeds growing in around it. Ms. Shaver is in opposition to this request. 170 (3) EDWARD EDMISTON: Owns a lot adjacent to the property and is in opposition to this request. RICHARD GUSTON: Is in opposition to the rezoning. Feels that one reason residents bought lots was because of R-20 zoning. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to deny the rezoning request. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE RIVER HILLS ESTATE AREA - CASE NO. 9506-3: Mr. Lundy explained that this item involves 12 property owners in the vicinity of Wishbone Road and River Ridge Lane off Laurel Cove Road. The owners request to rezone their properties from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District. The planning board unanimously recommended approval of this request. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the rezoning from RA to R-20. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE; SECTION 404.3, UTILITY EASEMENTS: Mr. Lundy explained that the planning staff/board had been approached by a group (Iredell County Utilities Coordination Committee) requesting to amend the subdivision ordinance so that new subdivisions would reserve a 13' utility easement along the front of each lot adjacent to the street right-of-way. Mr. Bob Perry of the utilities group was at the meeting to answer questions. In addition, Mr. Glen Willard, of Prestige Cable, was at the meeting. Commissioner Madison expressed concern with the request. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the utility easement request. Commissioner Johnson said he felt this was trespassing on the citizen. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to amend the motion by changing the set back to 10 ft. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nay - l (Stewart) MOTION by Commissioner Boone to approve 4 10 ft. easement. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing as advertised. PROPOSED AIRPORT HAZARD ORDINANCE: Mr. Lundy explained that the Planning Board had recommended the approval of a proposed Airport Hazard Ordinance to regulate the height of potential obstructions to air operations at the Statesville Airport. Most of the calle received pertaining to this item have been about trees. He has advised the callers that it would be very doubtful that trees would need to be topped. JUL 18 1895 171 (4) Mr. Phil Hazel, Mr. Gary Huss, and Mr. L.A. Parks were at the meeting to answer any questions. UNIDENTIFIED CITIZEN: This gentleman's elderly mother lives near the airport. He wanted to make sure the property owners would not be responsible for topping trees. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION BY Commissioner Johnson to adopt the proposed Airport Hazard Ordinance. Commissioner Boone stated he was concerned that the county and the property owner might have to bear the expense in conforming with the ordinance. He mentioned that it was difficult to predict what would be in the area in the future. MOTION by Commissioner Boone to add to the ordinance that no county money shall be expended to conform with ordinance. VOTING: Ayes - 1 (Boone); Nays - 4 Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Hazel if he could imagine a tree presenting a problem, and Hazel responded that with existing vegetation the answer was no. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the proposed Airport Hazard Ordinance. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to adopt a resolution proclaiming July as Recreation and Parks Month. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECOGNITION OF MR. ED RIMMER: Mr. Ed Rimmer has volunteered 20+ years for recreation (umpiring softball/baseball). MOTION by Commissioner Madison to present Mr. Rimmer with a Distinguished Citizen Award to be presented at a Recreation Advisory Meeting by Commissioner Johnson. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): The county manager advised that a proposal was received this year from Tri-County Mental Health and from The Counseling Center of Iredell (CCI). Tri-County wes asking $7.50 for each employee employed as of July 1, and CCI was asking $7.00. Due to having only six referrals during 1994-95, it was suggested that the county manager seek proposals from these two agencies using an hourly basis instead of the per employee contract basis. APPROV. OF FOR PROVIDING B I Oo IR L co RETIRED EMPLOYEES: A plan of extending health insurance benefits to retirees was approved in the 95-96 budget. The plan specifically states: Any employee who retires under the Local Government Retirement System is eligible to remain in the health care program until age 65 or obtain Medicare, whichever is first. The County's participation in the cost of premium for the health care benefit will be based on the following schedule: Any age with a minimum of 30 years service - 100% paid *Age 50 and 20 or more years of service - 100% paid tage 50 and 15 - 19 years of service - 75% paid *Age 50 and 10 - 14 years of service - 50% paid Any age and 5 - 9 years of service - 0 paid *waive age for employees who retire due to a disability. al ~ ‘ 172 (5) NOTE: When referring to "service," this refers to Iredell County only; not State or other counties. Also, this coverage is for employees not family members. MOTION by Commissioner Haire to approve the plan for providing health benefits to Iredell County Retired Employees. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES OFF STATE CONTRACT: This item was discussed at length during the agenda briefing. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to purchase the law enforcement vehicles locally this year and not to sign letter of intent with the State of North Carolina. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL TO SELL SIDEARM TO LIEUTENANT MAX SHAVER & AWARD BADGE: General Statutes provide that retiring law enforcement officers may purchase their sidearms upon their retirement (Shaver retires July 31). MOTION by Commissioner Boone to award Lieutenant Max Shaver his badge and to allow him to purchase one (1) Glock, 40 caliber pistol, Serial # ALF-316 for the sum of $1.00. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PROTECTION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF FOREST LANDS IN IREDELL COUNTY: This agreement is for the annual contract with the State Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources for the local forestry office. The contractual amount ($36,255) has been approved in the 95-96 budget (special appropriations). MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the forestry contract. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF LETTERS OF CREDIT FOR NORTH SHORE II, PHASE ITT: Crescent Resources has requested approval of Letters of Credit for a subdivision in Davidson Township off SR 1113, Isle of Pines Rd, named North Shore II, Phase III. The letters were issued by United Carolina Bank with an expiration of 6/15/96. The letters are for street improvements in the amount of $29,513 and installation of the water distribution system in the amount of $13,000. According to Jerry Lundy, the letters of credit are in order. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the Letters of Credit for North Shore II, Phase III. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF ETTERS OF RE - HARBOR SUBDIVISION & RIVERWALK, SECTION I & II: rbor vision: Eddie Knox Realty requests release of Letter of Credit (#SB90734) in the amount of $102,000 which was issued by First Citizens Bank, Raleigh, NC. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to grant this release as requested. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Riverwalk, Section I_ & If Subdivision: KEJ Marketing Co., Inc., requests release of a portion of the Cash Bond that is presently being held ($275,105). The developer has completed 13.5% of the street construction and requests release of $37,025 (leaving a balance of $238,080). JUL 18 1086 173 (6) MOTION by Commissioner Madison to release a portion of the cash bond ($37,025) for KEJ Marketing Co., Inc. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR 1995 NCACC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The association's annual conference is to be held in Pinehurst, N.C. on August 24-27, 1995. Chairman Haire nominated Commissioner Alice Stewart as the voting delegate. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations and appoint Commissioner Stewart by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR REVISION TO PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM: The county manager mentioned that funds to provide merit increases were approved in the 95-96 budget. During budget sessions, it was decided that the rating system needed to be changed so that average work was not rewarded. This request is to modify the performance evaluation sheet to be more definitive on what is meritorious and what is mediocre. MOTION by Commissioner Madison to approve the revision to the performance appraisal system. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JUNE, 1995 RELEASES AND REFUNDS: The county manager explained that Mr. Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor was out of town at a tax meeting; however, Mr. Weisner has sent a memo advising that the releases and refunds are in order. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the June, 1995, releases and refunds. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1995 $ 11,796.52 Breakdown of Releases: County 11,442.08 All County Fire #4 308.28 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 22.43 Shepherd's Fire #2 17.87 E. ALexander #1 6.47 REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1995 $ 4,272.«66 Breakdown of Refunds: County 632.19 Solid Waste Fees 60.00 All County Fire #4 216.52 Shepherd's Fire #2 263.95 REFUNDS Brewer, Eunice Mitchell 66.06 General Electric Capital Corp. 43.70 General Electric Capital Corp. 58.23 General Electric Capital Corp. 43.70 e ° « ° 43.70 * . ° * 43.70 Glynwater Asso. 106.30 Lowry Drug Co., Inc. 329.51 Meletis, Peter 14.94 al ee “renee 174