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Board of Commissioners Minutes 1998 (Mar-Nov)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - THIRD CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT: Commissioner Johnson advised that he had visited some of the flood control structures since the last meeting. He has talked with Jim Summers, of the Soil & Water Conservation Office, and found that the integrity of the structure located behind Barium Springs Home for Children is “compromised.” The county manager was requested to not proceed with the suggested repairs until an up-to-date prioritization could be done. FIRE PROTECTION HYDRANTS: The commissioners mentioned that in the past the installation of hydrants had been done on a piecemeal basis. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to instruct the county manager to contact other counties and determine how hydrants are obtained and if other funding options are available. Commissioner Boone suggested that the manager also find out if the County could pass an ordinance requiring water companies to install water lines. Commissioner Johnson was agreeable to this addendum to his motion. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. LETTER OF APPRECIATION REQUESTED FOR MRS. MILDRED MILLER: Commissioner Fortner requested that a letter of thanks be sent to Mrs. Mildred Miller for her many years of service to the Historic Properties Commission and Genealogical Society. Chairman Haire said she felt it was in order to send a letter of thanks to all citizens who served on county boards. The clerk advised that a letter would be sent to Mrs. Miller and that a future practice of sending letters of thanks to past committee members would be started. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn advised that in 1999, the Iredell County Government Center (Old Courthouse) would be 100 years old. He mentioned that he would like a committee appointed to help plan a celebration. The commissioners agreed and decided to appoint the members at the March 17 meeting. N.C. TRUST FUND (REGION F) BOARD APPOINTMENT OF MRS. SUSAN BLUMENSTEIN: Mashburn advised that Mrs. Blumenstein had been requested to serve on this board. He said the board appointment spoke highly of Blumenstein’s knowledge and expertise in financial management. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: March 17, 1998, 5:00 P.M.. (Briefing) and 7:00 P.M.. (Regular Meeting) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: Dresce SZLIGV 7 Chin, CML [7 Clerk to the Board File: March 3 Regular Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARCH 17, 1998 BRIEFING MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for an Agenda Briefing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 1998, in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager William Allison, Planning Supervisor Ken Vaughn, Cooperative Extension Service Director Ray Rabe, Health Director Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. Mr. A.J. BARGHOTHI - RE: TOWN OF TROUTMAN’S REQUEST FOR WATER SEWER ASSISTANCE (Town Limits at Hwy. 21 & S. Eastway Dr. to Kerr’s Branch South of Exit 42): Barghothi, the Troutman Town Administrator, discussed a $1,038,125 water sewer project that would extend 2.1 miles. Since the project would include property (1.9 miles) outside the Town’s corporate limits, Iredell County is being asked to financially assist in the amount of $250,000. Mr. Barghothi distributed copies of a chart that showed how much Exit 36 had increased in tax base since water sewer was brought into the area in 1986. He added there had been much interest from developers and property owners about obtaining water sewer. Commissioner Stewart asked if the project included trunk lines. Barghothi said it did not. He said the project was a gravity sewer type with eight-inch lines. Barghothi added that the firm of McConnell & Associates, out of Cary, N.C., had drawn up the plans and they were 75% complete. Commissioner Johnson asked the time frame. Barghothi said a maximum of 480 days. The earliest completion date would be January of 1999 - - no later than March 1999. Commissioner Johnson asked about the contingency amount. He asked if there was a possibility the County could benefit from any leftover funds. Barghothi said yes, and that everything was ahead of schedule and the project was under budget. Commissioner Boone asked what would happen if Iredell County chose not to participate in the funding. Barghothi said Troutman could not do the project unless the County assisted. Mr. Boone asked if the money needed to be upfront. Barghothi said, “We are asking for some type of commitment.” Mr. Boone then asked about annexation plans. Barghothi said Troutman could not take in the entire area because of legislative dictates. Commissioner Stewart asked if Troutman would borrow its portion of money. Barghothi said a portion would be borrowed. REQUEST FROM CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR: 1. APPROVAL OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION & 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION & AGREEMENT FOR CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM: David Hollars, the 1 Workforce Development Administrator, stated the County needed to approve the agreement and resolution in order to continue receiving/utilizing federal and state funds (JTPA, JobLink, Job Ready/School-To-Work, and Welfare- to- Work). Hollars said the consortium had been in existence since 1982 and that Iredell County Chairman Sara K. Haire was the current chairperson for the group. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF SR 1510 BEULAH CHURCH ROAD (tersection of Beulah Church Road & Old Mt. Road - 625 linear ft.): William Allison, the Planning Supervisor, said this petition request had been received from the property owners via the local State DOT office. The abandonment is in conjunction with a past (1979) realignment project. Mr. Allison said everything was in order for approval and no opposition had been voiced. (A public hearing is not required.) REQUEST FROM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR SECTION 319 GRANT (Upper Sharpe’s Creek Watershed Project): | Ken Vaughn, Director for the Cooperative Extension Service, said if the funding was received, it would be used to reduce sedimentation and secondary nutrients/coliform from entering Fourth Creek. The project area would be the upper section of Sharpe’s Creek (near Mitchell Community College). A total of $45,000 is being requested from the federal government. The money would be channeled through the Iredell County Finance Office if approved. Update on Pesticide Container Project: Vaughn said this project had been delayed; however, on May 5, 1998, non-commercial containers would be collected at the fairgrounds. Publicity will be done to encourage farmers and home owners to bring in containers. Mr. Vaughn mentioned that a larger campaign would occur this fall. He mentioned that a “second round of money” was available, but it was more difficult to obtain. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT SR 1531 FULBRIGHT ROAD ADDED TO THE STATE UNPAVED ROAD LIST: A letter dated March 2, 1998, has been received from the Department of Transportation advising that this road was added to the list of unpaved roads. A portion was paved in 1997 by the property owners. The remaining portion has a total point value of 75 and is ranked priority #66 for paving. WEST IREDELL WATER’S MARCH 3, 1998 REQUEST FOR LINE EXTENSION TO SHARON SCHOOL: Mr. Mashburn said he had talked to officials of the Iredell-Statesville School System and learned there was a problem with lead in the pipes of Sharon Elementary School. The school staff, each morning, flushes out the pipes before students arrive. Mashburn also learned that a device has been ordered that would inject potash into the system. This procedure will coat the lead joints and is supposed to reduce the lead that is picked up by the water. The monitoring reports were reviewed by an environmental engineer with the NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, and this individual reported there was no need to be concerned. The engineer did, however, mention that nitrate reporting had not been done since 1993. Mashburn also reported that the health department had investigated the matter. The staff advised that the source of the problem was the internal plumbing of the building and not the well source. The health director advised that “it was not an imminent public health problem.” Also, that “the proposal to fund a water line to the school did not appear to be justified from this perspective.” FIRE HYDRANT FUNDING: Mr. Mashburn gave an update on his questionnaire that was sent to the 100 North Carolina counties about fire hydrant funding. Some responses were not returned; however, he did find out that Swain, Macon, Buncombe, Henderson, Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Wilkes, Yadkin, Cumberland, Bladen, Warren, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, Wayne, and Craven did not fund hydrants. He learned that Catawba, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Union, Anson, Montgomery, Brunswick, Johnston, Northampton, Chowan, Perquimans, Currituck, and Dare Counties provided some type of hydrant funding. The questionnaire revealed that three counties used general fund money and that water companies funded hydrants in three other counties. After this, there was a wide array of funding options, e.g., water systems operated by 2 counties, “dry” hydrants through grant funds, FmHA funds, enterprise funds, private businesses funding the systems, and county-wide water systems. COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK: Mr. Mashburn advised that Sunday, April 19, 1998 through Friday, April 24, 1998, was designated as County Government Week. It was the consensus of the commissioners to hold a Volunteer Appreciation Reception in conjunction with the observance. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m., fora refreshment break. APPROVED: Lis G/G OE nl ype CML Clerk/to the Board File: March 17, 1998 Briefing Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARCH 17, 1998 MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 17, 1998, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA (none) APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MS. DAWN WITHERSPOON - RE: REQUEST OF IREDELL COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE TASK FORCE FOR PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL TO BE “SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH”: Witherspoon said she wanted to bring the awareness of substance abuse problems, issues, and treatment solutions, that are available in Iredell County, to the public’s attention. The task force would like county citizens to know there are “answers” available. MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to approve a Proclamation establishing the month of April 1998 to be “Substance Abuse Awareness Month.” VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PROCLAMATION FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 1998 TO BE “SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH” WHEREAS, G.S. 153A-11 establishes the corporate powers for North Carolina’s 100 counties; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County commissioners have been elected to act on behalf of the county’s citizenry and have been vested with full powers, rights, duties, and functions necessary to act for the corporate body; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners has been advised of a campaign to promote the awareness of substance abuse. NOW, THEREFORE BEIT PROCLAIMED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby declares the month of April 1998 to be “Substance Abuse Awareness Month” in Iredell County, North Carolina. This the 17" day of March 1998. ***#e*% TOWN OF TROUMAN’S REQUEST FOR WATER SEWER ASSISTANCE (Town Limits at Hwy. 21 & S. Eastway Dr. to Kerr’s Branch South of Exit 42): Mayor Loren Powell of the Town of Troutman, stated this matter had been brought to his attention after a property owner had experienced sewage disposal problems. The individual asked the Town for assistance in correcting the problem. It was then decided by the Town to try and obtain water and sewer for the 4 area since the property owner had advised of a willingness to help pay for the lines. Powell said that due to annexation laws the area could not be annexed at the present time. The tax values, according to Powell, would only apply to the County. Powell said the referenced individual had agreed to participate in the amount of $165,000. Iredell County is being asked for $250,000. The balance of the $1, 038,125 project would be covered by the Town. Mayor John Marshall, City of Statesville, spoke in favor of the project and said it was a win- win situation. Commissioner Boone asked Marshall ifhe, or the city council, planned on asking the County for water sewer assistance in the near future. Marshall said, “Not to my knowledge.” “Nothing other than projects such as ASMO.” Jeff McKay, Greater Statesville Development Corporation, said he too was in support of the project. He mentioned that several developers had talked about projects in the area but decided they were not viable due to the lack of water sewer. Commissioner Johnson asked McKay if he thought development would occur immediately. McKay said he would be surprised that within a year after water sewer completion, if there was not a development project in the area. Johnson asked what type of interest had been voiced. McKay said retail commercial. Mike Clark said he and a partner owned two pieces of property in the area. The two had previously thought about building a mini-storage or warehouse complex. This was because of the lack of water sewer; however, since they heard about the proposed project they were looking at perhaps a grocery store. He mentioned that a restaurant, motel, and some other retail establishments had been discussed but had not materialized due to the lack of water sewer. John Kindley stated he also owned property in the area, and that he had met with Troutman officials about 12 years ago. He said he was in favor of the project, and it was time for Exit 42 to have water sewer. Larry Queen mentioned that he and some family members owned property in the area. He said that as recently as yesterday someone inquired about developing the property. He mentioned the family had numerous inquiries about their property. Mayor Powell closed the public remarks by saying, “I wouldn’t say it would be impossible to do the project without the County’s participation, but the assistance would be appreciated.” Chairman Haire said the matter had been discussed at length during the briefing session, and the Board desired more time to review the matter. Haire mentioned also that the Board was trying to devise a policy or method by which the County could perhaps assist. Commissioner Johnson stressed to the audience that the commissioners had to look at all of the needs of the County. “You have to be very careful not to outrun the finances.” He mentioned that in regard to Exit 33, and the water sewer project, that the new hospital served as the catalyst. In reference to Exit 42 there were no projects known, at this time, to encourage the project. Johnson said he would be willing to assist the Troutman officials in some type of debt service - - an equitable portion of debt service as the tax base was generated so the County could recover. He mentioned that municipalities had an advantage over counties because they could collect tap-on fees and make assessments. The only mechanism Counties could use in water sewer was through the ad valorem tax. Chairman Haire said she and Vice Chairman Johnson would meet with the Town of Troutman officials to see if an agreement could be reached. MOTION| by Chairman Haire to table the matter until the April 7, 1998 meeting. Johnson said his offer to negotiate did not carry any guarantee that an agreement would be reached. He also mentioned that during the discussions a policy needed to be established that could serve both in this situation as well as in future requests. Commissioner Stewart requested that all Board members be kept abreast of any tentative agreements made during the negotiation process. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MR. KEN JURNEY - RE: STATE FUNDING FORMULA FOR REST HOMES: Mr. Jurmey, the owner of Jumey’s Rest Home and Jurney’s of Statesville, said he felt that because funding formulas and financial eligibility standards varied that clients were being misdirected into programs that were costly to taxpayers. He also mentioned unfair county mandates. Jurney asked for support of state legislation that would change the funding formula for public assistance rest home care, Mr. Jurney said the current mandate penalizes counties for being cost effective. If there was a better funding distribution he predicted that over half a million dollars could be saved annually in Iredell County. Jurney said the State’s adult services system “was a fragmented, complicated, and confusing non-system.” Mr. Jurney said he had studied these issues for 12 years. He previously served on the State Advisory Committee for Home & Community Care. He also briefly served on the Iredell County Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee. Several graphs were presented showing expenditures and funding formulas. In addition, Jurney submitted a written summary of his comments. Jurney requested that at the appropriate time, the commissioners (1) support a shift in direct care funding from state/county assistance to Medicaid (2) ask for county relief from the present 50/50 state/county assistance formula to something that more closely resembled the 90/10 ratio of other expansion budget programs and (3) encourage the legislature to establish a client co-payment arrangement that created a “cost-control” partnership between the public assistance client and the taxpayer. (No Board Action Taken) REQUEST FROM APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS (APO) FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FROM N.C. CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: Pam Navey, the APO Director, mentioned there were over 60 day reporting programs in North Carolina. Iredell’s program ranks #11 for probation referrals, and Navey said she was pleased with this status. She said APO would like to proceed with proposals to purchase property and a computer lab ($7,560). Navey said only one piece of property was needed and that two properties were available. They were: 305 North Tradd Street - listing price $90,000 and 225 Davie Avenue - listing price $153,000. She mentioned that no negotiations had occurred on the property, and the only request being made at the present time was permission to apply for the grant funds. Mrs. Navey said that if the property was purchased it would be owned by Iredell County. This includes equipment (computers, etc.) and real property. She requested that the County Maintenance Department inspect the facilities and determine what renovations needed to occur. The estimated renovation costs can also be submitted to the State. Navey stressed that the State would cover all costs - - with the exception of future building maintenance. Commissioner Boone asked if the proposed building would hold all of the APO functions. Navey said it was strictly for the Criminal Justice Partnership Program/Day Reporting Center. Boone asked about the grant formula or cycle. Navey said a specific amount was applied for and it would either be approved or disapproved. There would not be any partial requests given. Commissioner Johnson asked who would negotiate the purchase price. Navey said it would be someone on the CJPP Task Force. Johnson said he felt someone from the County should do the negotiating. Commissioner Stewart said she understood the County would own the property. She asked if the County would also be responsible for the liability insurance. Navey said that currently the day reporting center was in a leased facility and APO paid the liability insurance. She said the property would need to be maintained by the County, but “everything else would fall budgetarily under the responsibility of the program.” (APO would continue to pay the insurance costs.) Commissioner Johnson suggested that the requested funds include the purchase price of the property plus the renovations. He said this would give some negotiation room. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the APO request to apply for discretionary funds with the understanding that if approved, the Iredell County Manager, would be the principal involved in the negotiation of the property. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR (1) APPROVAL OF ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND 2. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION & AGREEMENT FOR CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM: _ (This item was discussed at the agenda briefing). MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Articles of Association and the Resolution approving the Articles and the Agreement for Centralina Workforce Development Consortium. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION & AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 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 Workforce Development Consortium to act jointly as a Service Delivery Area (SDA) under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) of 1982, as amended; and, WHEREAS, certain technical revisions to the original “Articles of Association” and subsequent amendments have been made for Program Years 98 and 99 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 BE !T RESOLVED, that the execution of the aforesaid “Articles of Association and Agreement for the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium” by our Chairman is ratified and adopted by this Board. *x** ke * REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF SR 1510 BEULAH CHURCH ROAD & OLD MT. ROAD - 625 Linear Feet): During the agenda briefing, William Allison the planning supervisor, advised that a petition request had been submitted by the State Department of Transportation. The request asked for th abandonment of a portion of SR 1510 of Beulah Church Road from the state maintained system. The abandonment is in reference to a realignment project under the secondary road improvement program, at the intersection of SR 1510 and SR 1005 (Old Mountain Road), which occurred in 1979. The property owner has requested that the NC DOT withdraw 625 linear feet from the state maintained system. MOTION |by Commissioner Stewart to approve the abandonment from the state maintained system of 625 linear feet on SR 1510 - Beulah Church Road as has been requested by the property owner. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR SECTION 319 GRANT (UPPER SHARPE’S CREEK WATERSHED PROJECT): (This item was described in the briefing minutes.) MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to grant permission to apply for the Section 319 grant for the Upper Sharpe’s Creek Watershed Project. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 1998 REFUNDS AND RELEASES: The tax assessor appeared before the Board during the agenda briefing and stated that everything was in order for approval of the refunds and releases. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following refunds and releases for the month of February 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Releases For The Month of February, 1998 $ 159,247.15 Breakdown of Releases: County 87,099.65 Solid Waste Fees 300.00 E. Alexander Fire #1 32.54 Shepherd’s Fire #2 131.27 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 116.77 All County Fire #4 786.63 Statesville City 65,908.15 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville Town 2,539.94 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 1,153.62 Harmony 17.90 Troutman 1,160.68 Love Valley 0 Refunds For The Month of February, 1998 3,403.47 Breakdown of Refunds: County 1,783.99 All County Fire #4 31.34 Statesville City S72.17 Mooresville Town 795.74 Mooresville School 216.36 Troutman Town 3.87 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF MOORESVILLE & IREDELL COUNTY (MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOORESVILLE, NC): The county manager explained that this lease was identical to the one used in the past with the exception of a sentence added to allow automatic renewal on an annual basis. The yearly rent is $10,000 and the space is used by the probation and parole staff. The rent is already budgeted. Mr. Mashburn said he understood that probation and parole was looking at other space and if something more convenient was found the money would be applied towards this new site. MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Mooresville Municipal Building lease and to authorize Chairman Haire to sign the agreement. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MARCH 3, 1998 MINUTES: |MOTION Commissioner Boone to approve the captioned minutes with one correction noted. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (4 announcements) Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION (4 appts.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Dee Deane and Gene White. Commissioner Fortner nominated Lewis Alexander. Commissioner Boone nominated O.C. Stonestreet III. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Deane, White, Alexander, and Stonestreet by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM (1 appt.): Chairman Haire nominated Dr. Jackie Grigg. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and elect Grigg by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved to table this appointment until the April 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner moved to table this appointment until the April 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. IREDELL COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER (OLD COURTHOUSE) CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMITTEE: Commissioner Fortner nominated Mildred Miller and Johnny Lewis. Commissoner Boone nominated Mac Lackey and David Keller. Chairman Haire moved to accept Miller, Lewis, Lackey, Keller and to accept further nominations at the April 7 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS I-CARE BOARD: Several commissioners advised that Mr. Tim Kinney had notified them of his desire to resign from this board. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners no longer appoint members to the -CARE BOARD. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to table Mr. Boone’s motion. VOTING ON COMMISSIONER FORTNER’S MOTION: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Boone and Johnson). (Note: Chairman Haire advised that this would be discussed at the April 7, 1998 meeting.) CLOSED SESSIONS: MOTION by Chairman Haire to enter into closed session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(5)andan Attorney-Client Matter - G.S. 143-318.11(a) (3). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (No Action Taken) ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. (Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Briefing) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular Session) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: A4tel_ 7 / 97 £ as C Vj Qa “— J Clerk to theBoard / File: March 17 Regular Meeting IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 7, 1998 ONSULTANT’S PRESENTAT NDA The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on April 7, 1998, 4:30 p.m., for a presentation concerning the Iredell County Library and at 5:00 p.m., for an agenda briefing. Both meetings were held in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; Rodney Proctor, Chief Deputy; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Steve Messick, Library Director; Don Wall, Social Services Director; Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent; Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. PRESENTATION BY PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES IN REFERENCE TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY STUDY: Dick Waters, a library consultant with Providence Associates, Inc., accompanied Steve Messick, the Iredell County Library Director. Waters visited the library staff on April 6, 1998. He also talked to staff members of the Mooresville library and with Rick McLean, the Town Manager. Waters said he had a reasonable understanding of the growth occurring in the County. In reference to the Mooresville library, he said he felt the character of the building would be destroyed if it was expanded. He said he also understood the building was to revert back to the Town if it no longer served as a library facility. Mr. Waters said that with growth occurring in this area that it might be prudent to purchase land and just wait until the appropriate time to build. He did discuss a joint venture between Iredell County and the Town of Mooresville with McLean. Leased space is always an alternative - - especially on a short-term basis. Commissioner Johnson asked how much land Mr. Waters was suggesting. Waters said it was too early to give a clear answer to the question. Commissioner Fortner asked Waters’ opinion of placing a public library on school grounds. Waters said accessibility was a key component. Certainly some costs could be deferred, and if it was a high school there was usually sufficient parking. However, heavy traffic, especially in the afternoons can be a problem. Some people (older adults) prefer not to be close to high schools because of a fear factor. He mentioned that some studies have proven that people do not visit libraries if they are near schools. This is a problem, because the real cost effectiveness of a public library is in its usage. Commissioner Fortner said leased “storefront” property might be suitable for the present. The staff could test the market and see how much usage was occurring. This could be done along with purchasing property and working on a joint venture with Mooresville. Commissioner Johnson asked if Mooresville would abandon its present library. Mr. Messick advised that the Town Manager stated the present sentiment was to retain the downtown facility. Commissioner Johnson asked if the County would continue to fund the facility. The county manager said this would have to be addressed in the future. Waters said he felt the Mooresville downtown library, if retained, should have a limited role - - a children’s center or the location for popular periodicals. There wouldn’t be an extensive collection of reference materials and this facility 1 wouldn’t need to be open to the public as much. Mr. Waters said Mooresville had a five-year capital improvement plan which included $2.25 million for the library. (Total of the plan is $45 million.) Commissioner Stewart asked about the feasibility of the old Lowes facility on East Broad St. Waters said the County could renovate cheaper than actually building. Waters said, “This facility has an open space plan and there is ample parking. You could do a lot worse as far as location.” Stewart asked if governmental units were better with one or several satellite library facilities that provided different services. Waters said the major cost for libraries was in manpower to provide the services. (Several satellites would require employees at each site.) Waters also said, “Technology is actually making them bigger - - not smaller.” REGULAR AGENDA BRIEFING REQUEST OF STATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL & AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING THE PHASE I WATER LINE INSTALLATION PROJECT AT THE AIRPORT ($8,600): Commissioner Johnson mentioned he had discussed this item at the January planning session. Previously, it was felt the project could be included in the 98- 99 budget. Marketing, however, has already started on the hangar sites. The request is for the County to pay one-half of the installation of 2,490 linear ft. of a 3-inch P.V.C. pipe. The total cost is $17,200 and the County’s share would be $8,600. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S DEPT. FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR C.O.P.S. GRANT: Rodney Proctor, Chief Deputy, explained this request would be for 100% Community Oriented Police Grant (C.O.P.S). funding in the amount of $7,500 per year (not to exceed four years). The sheriff's office has a N.C. Police Corp candidate selected that could obtain a four-year undergraduate degree. If the diploma is obtained, Iredell County would be required to employ him/her in a sworn position for a period of four years. During this time, funding in the amount of $10,000 per year would be available to offset the cost. This funding is from the federal government and there is a stipulation that if the officer doesn’t follow through with his/her obligation the money would have to be reimbursed. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICIAL TRANSFER OF MECK NECK FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO IREDELL COUNTY: The County Assessor discussed this matter. He said that everyone wanted to make the transition as easy and pleasant as possible for the Meck Neck residents. The people have already listed their property with Mecklenburg County. All parcels will have to be readdressed and entered into the GIS System. A field review will have to be done. Weisner mentioned that revaluation for Iredell County occurred in 1999 and this would be a busy time. He mentioned that he felt the tax segment of the legislation should reflect a January 1, 1999 transfer date with services and taxation to begin on July 1, 1999. Motor vehicles that became due on July 1, 1999, would have situs in Iredell County and this would start with the March 1999 renewals. Commissioner Boone mentioned an alternative way of handling the taxes. He asked about the possibility of the legislation including a provision that Iredell County tax the residents based on Mecklenburg’s value adjusted to the difference between the assessment level of the two counties. This might make it feasible for the transfer date to be July 1, 1998. Chairn. .n Haiie said everything was in order for approval. She mentioned that N.C. Senator Fountain Odom (34" District) had conducted a survey of the residents. A total of 240 responses were received. A few (3 or 4) mentioned the desire to remain in the Mecklenburg School System. House Representative Frank Mitchell (42™ District) has said the legislation could stipulate that the parents/children could have school choice. Mr. Weisner said he would talk to Mecklenburg officials about getting the tax records electronically transmitted. DISCUSSION OF TITLE XXI - CHILD HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM 2 (CHIPS): Don Wail, the DSS Director, advised that most of the information he was receiving was in favor of the Senate program. He mentioned the federal government would contribute over 70% of the funding for the program. Wall said the House version was more conservative. This group was trying to include a tax credit in the legislation along with requiring a premium. EMS UPDATE Larry Ray, the EMS Director, stated he had been employed with Iredell County for six months. Paul Tamer, the Operations Manager, has been employed nine months. Mr. Tamer said he was pleased to announce that the Iredell County Rescue Squad had been approved to carry a defibrillator in its vehicles. Troutman Rescue is seeking the same approval. Tamer shared the following information. * Protocols with area physicians have been revised. * The EMS vehicles will be able to carry new medications and use new procedures. * Monthly staff meetings are occurring. * The Standard Operating Procedures Manual is being reviewed for revision. ¢ The staff is being rotated every 60 days. Input from staff was used in the work and base schedules. Tamer was asked if Dr. Perry Bartelt still served as the Medical Director. Tamer said yes, even though Bartelt was no longer affiliated with Columbia Davis (now referred to as Davis Medical Center). The administrators for the hospitals will meet and decide which facility will be responsible for emergency services. It is a collective decision done by the hospitals. Tamer said the EMS Department had been with Davis Hospital since it was first established. Commissioner Stewart asked if EMS received communications from the Department of Transportation when road or bridge construction was taking place or there were detours. Tamer said the ECOM Dept. normally informed the staff of detours, road and bridge problems, etc. Mr. Ray was asked about having ambulances at the new Lake Norman hospital. He said this location was not really a good site. A quick response vehicle in the area would probably work best. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:30 P.M., for arefreshment break prior to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: _ Ip. 5, i... Yu2 Clerk to the Board File: April 7 Briefing Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 7, 1998 REGULAR MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on April 7, 1998, 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Jean C. Moore, Clerk to the Board CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA (none) APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MS. MELANIE O’CONNELL UNDERWOOD, MOORESVILLE-SOUTH IREDELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, IN REFERENCE TO THE CARDINAL FG COMPANY: Mrs. Underwood advised that for the past several weeks the South Iredell Community Development Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Mooresville had been working with the Cardinal Glass Company. She mentioned that specifically they had been discussing a flat glass company for the Mooresville area. The industry needs rail and desires to locate in the Mooresville Business Park. Underwood requested that the Board consider granting Cardinal economic incentives based on tax investment for five years. Jim Stevens, Plant Manager for the Mooresville Cardinal plant, said the facility started out as an insulated glass company. After this, the company made coated glass. This type of glass provides energy savings in the north and even more in the south. The company also makes tempered glass and decorated glass (church windows). There are also two float glass plants in Wisconsin. Stevens said that early on company officials noticed they were becoming “slaves to the glass companies.” The owner then built his own plant in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Another plant was built in Portage, Wisconsin. The president of the company is the majority stockholder. The company makes about $400 million in sales per year. The Mooresville plant will employ about 250 people. All of these except for about 30 will be from this area. A competitive wage is paid and the company has a profit-sharing program. Management style is participative and family oriented. About 40 rail cars per week will travel to the facility bringing in the raw materials. The materials are mixed, passed through a furnace where they are melted at 2900 degrees, and the moltened product is then delivered to a tin bath chamber. The glass at this time is very thin and floats on the tin, similar to oil on water. This is how the process derived its float glass name. The glass is stretched and configured to the necessary thickness and width. A cooling process then begins. A company in England developed the float glass technology. Cardinal received a license from this company to reproduce the glass using the same method. Commissioner Johnson asked about the necessary air permit. Stevens said an air permit is required. A stack is on site. There is a certain level of emission. He predicted that Cardinal would emit, with no pollution controls, about 1.8 percent of what a typical power plant emits. A facility was proposed for Winchester, Virginia and the permits were approved; however, a citizen’s group opposed the project. Plans for the facility were then dropped. Stevens said the company had never been cited by the federal or state government for any violations. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to hold a public hearing on May 5, 1998, 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering industrial development incentives for the Cardinal FG Company. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MS. MELANIE O’CONNELL UNDERWOOD, MOORESVILLE-SOUTH IREDELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, & MR. J. M. SMITH IN REFERENCE TO BARLEY PARK: Underwood said a new, small industrial park was being planned for the Mazeppa Road corridor. The appropriate zoning has been acquired. Currently, two clients have expressed an intent to locate in the park. They are: Carolina Brew & Beverage (part developer) and Kelly Equipment Company. Together, the total investment is $2.7 million. Utilities need to be extended. Mrs. Underwood said she was requesting water sewer participation in a manner similar to the Sherrill Industrial Park. Mr. Smith said Carolina Brew & Beverage’s initial investment was $2.2 million. Hopefully, the park will be built by the fall of 1998. The company has about 40 acres of light industrial parcels that will generate approximately nine or ten more industrial sites. The site location is about 4,000 ft. from the South Iredell pump station. Obtaining sewer service is estimated to cost $250,000. The cost ofan eight-inch water line would be $85,000. Mr. Smith said he realized the investment was slightly under the usual $3 million tax incentive threshold. However, there are several other industrial prospects for the park. A contract has been signed with one specific industry that will develop four acres this summer. Smith said this investment would then go above $3 million. The beverage company will employ 15 full- time employees with an average wage of $12 per hr. Mr. Smith said his company was a beverage producer and bottling plant. Certain types of beers will be made at the company and will be sold at Ericcson Stadium, Charlotte, N.C. A partner of the business is Mark Richardson, owner of the Carolina Panthers. The company will also bottle juice drinks and root beer. Commissioner Johnson asked Smith if he understood that any future applicants from Barley Park would have to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Smith said he understood that everything had to be approved by the board of commissioners. He said he didn’t understand all of the protocol but he knew everything was case-by-case. Underwood said this project request was somewhat different from Cardinal’s request. The county manager said the request being proposed was an agreement similar to the Sherrill Industrial Park, i.e., the developer would be reimbursed up to $100,000 as the tax base increased in the park. Mashburn said he knew the Barley Park investment did not meet the criteria for incentive participation. He mentioned that the next developer at the park would push the investment over $3 million, and the Board could decide to participate at this point in time. Commissioner Boone asked how this project was similar to the Sherrill Industrial Park. Mashburn said there was similarity. The County agreed on a 50/50 basis up to $1,000,000. The City of Statesville had to put money “up-front” to build the water sewer lines. The County’s participation was to start as industry located in the park. Johnson and Boone reiterated that the industrial development incentives program had a $3 million capital investment requirement. Boone said he felt the County should wait until this investment amount was found. (Both of them said the minimum was eroded if the County did not stay with the criteria.) Smith said he was not asking for any reimbursement until the threshold was met. He said, however, that ten industries would soon be in the park and the investment would then far exceed the County’s minimum. Attorney Pope asked if the industries locating in Barley Park would be coming back to the Board for incentives. Smith said he could not speak for them. He mentioned that one did not meet the minimum. Another one is a warehousing situation and it will not have enough investment money. Bob Palmes, a “part” developer at the site as well as a builder, mentioned that in reference to the other prospects he didn’t feel any of them would meet the criteria. “The lots are too small.” of the commissioners for Mr. Smith to return to the Board when the $3 million “collective” investment was found. MRS. KATY PATTERSON - RE: FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS: Patterson said she represented a parent group called P.L.E.A.S.E. (Parents Leading Effective Action in Support of Education). The group’s mission is to seek support and understanding for education in Iredell County. Mrs. Patterson discussed (1) insufficient funding for the expense budget currently under consideration by the Iredell-Statesville School System and (2) the timing for the three new schools planned for the south end of the County and the source of funding for the new high school. Patterson said her four, school age children would not suffer due to the lack of funding, because the parents in the southern end were committed to education. She said these parents would have their own fund raisers. She mentioned Lake Norman Elementary parents had raised over $120,000. Patterson said she was at the commissioners’ meeting to discuss the needs of children that do not have active PTOs. Mrs. Patterson said the school system was always “off the mark” in predicting growth. She said a K-8 complex in the southern end needed to be built now. Patterson said her calculations revealed there would be a crisis in three years due to the need for a new high school. (It needed to be built now.) She also mentioned that waiting on the bond money would take too long. Lastly, she mentioned that in order to get a referendum passed to build the new high school in the southern end it would have to be padded with other items to insure that voters county wide supported it. Patterson said that historically, large bonds have not passed and that the high visibility projects (Union Grove/Celeste Henkel/Cool Springs) had already been remedied. She said a school bond was probably not feasible because over one-half of the money would be for the high school. Patterson stressed that an alternate funding source needed to be obtained now. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE TOWN OF TROUTMAN’S REQUEST FOR WATER SEWER ASSISTANCE (Town Limits at Hwy. 21 & S. Eastway Dr. to Kerr’s Branch South of Exit 42): Chairman Haire mentioned that this request was first discussed at the March 17 meeting. Since that time, she, the county manager, and Commissioner Johnson had been meeting with the Town officials. Commissioner Boone asked if the sewer line would be sized large enough for residential and other developments to tap on. Troutman Town Mayor Loren Powell said the forced main would be large enough for anyone to tie on. Boone then asked, “If someone was willing to put in a 100-unit subdivision and was willing to put in a pump station, would the line be of sufficient capacity?” Powell said the eight-inch line would be sufficient. Commissioner Johnson said he understood the request was a loan of $250,000. The money would be repaid or forgiven as real estate development occurred. Johnson said his understanding was that the development that could be counted towards repayment of the loan would only be commercial or industrial. Mayor Powell said that commercial development was only fair - - residential development would not be applied to offset the loan. Commissioner Johnson asked what might be the fair settlement at the end of five years on the balance. Powell said he didn’t feel there would be a balance; however, he felt the County might consider extending the term. Commissioner Johnson said he would like the term to remain at five years. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to lend $250,000 to the Town of Troutman for the purpose of extending water and sewer services to the intersection of Highway 21 and Interstate 77 (Exit 42). The loan is to encourage economic development and will be payable in five years. The loan may be repaid by the increase in the tax base resulting from new commercial and industrial development in the service area and connected to the utilities. At the end of five years, any amount not repaid is due and payable. Interest charges will be at the same rate as the interest earned by the County on its investments for the period. Extension of the loan or modification of the terms will require action by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners and the Troutman Town Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST OF STATESVILLE CITY COUNCIL & AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING THE PHASE I WATER LINE INSTALLATION PROJECT AT THE AIRPORT ($8,600): L.A.Parks, Chairman of the Airport Commission, said this project had previously been discussed for the 98-99 budget; however, marketing of the property has already started. He mentioned that Champion Air was pouring concrete for a new hangar and office. Commissioner Johnson said this project would make it possible to market hangars on the west side of the runway and the south end of the former north/south runway. Jim Vernon, the support services director, has reviewed the cost estimates and feels they are in order. MOTION}by Commissioner Johnson to enact Budget Amendment #38 in the amount of $8,600, to be taken from contingency, for the Phase I water line installation project. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST OF FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES TO RETAIN THE $5,000 APPROPRIATED IN THE FY 97-98 BUDGET FOR MOORESVILLE THRIFT STORE (seed money): Neil Furr, an administrator with Fifth Street, advised that in the 97-98 budget appropriation there was $5,000 designated for a Thrift Store (seed money) in Mooresville. Recently, however, Fifth Street’s budget committee met and determined that at the present time the creation of this type of store would not be feasible. Furr said he was requesting permission to use the money for a cargo van. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to transfer the $5,000 in the manner requested by Mr. Furr. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S DEPT. FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR C.O.P.S. GRANT: |MOTION]by Commissioner Johnson to grant the Sheriff's Department request to apply for the C.O.P.S grant. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (A description of this grant can be found in the briefing minutes.) REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S DEPT. FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO: (1) RECOGNIZE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM COMMISSARY SALES & APPROPRIATE FOR SUPPLIES & CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES & (2) RECOGNIZE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL EQUITY SHARING PROGRAM & APPROPRIATE FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY PURCHASES: Susan Blumenstein, the finance director, said this amendment would recognize revenue received, and it would budget an anticipated amount to be spent for commissary supplies and any excess sales over cost of supplies for capital outlay. Blumenstein said the Federal Equity Sharing Program goes along with the seized funds, or other property confiscated or sold, when there was a criminal action. These funds have exceeded $60,000 this year and part of the money was used as the local match on a Justice Assistance grant. [MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve Budget Amendment #39 for: |. Recognition of revenue received from Commissary Sales and appropriate for supplies and capital outlay purchases and 2. Recognition of revenue received from the Federal Equity Sharing Program and appropriate for Capital Outlay purchases. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM PLANNING OFFICE FOR RELEASE OF THREE SURETY BONDS: MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the release of the following three surety bonds: Crescent Resources - The Harbour, Phase IIA Subdivision: This bond (#B2722755) is held by Reliance Insurance Co. in the amount of $64,500 for well #2 improvements. The developer has now completed all necessary improvements. Crescent Resources - Pinnacle Shores, Phase II Subdivision: This bond (#B2722939) is held by Reliance Insurance Co. in the amount of $2,500 for the completion of a water main. The developer has now completed the construction of the water main. Crescent Resources - Pinnacle Shores, Phase Ill Subdivision: This bond (#B2722940) is held by Reliance Insurance Co. in the amount of $61,000 for completion of a water main. The developer has now completed the construction of the water main. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR $10,000 STATE GRANT (no match required): |\MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to approve the library’s request to apply for a grant in the amount of $10,000 for computer hardware and software equipment and installation of equipment to be used for public access to the Internet. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICIAL TRANSFER OF MECK NECK FROM MECKLENBURG COUNTY TO IREDELL COUNTY: Attorney Pope said proposed legislation had been drafted. It is hoped it can be enacted by this session of the legislature. Pope said he wanted to clarify when the act would be effective for ad valorem tax purposes. Previously, the tax assessor mentioned the need to delay the act (tax purposes) until January 1, 1999. Commissioner Boone asked if Mecklenburg would be agreeable to extending the contract payments until this time. Pope said he did not know. He did say that Mecklenburg had not hindered the drafting of the legislation. Brent Weisner, County Assessor, advised that since the briefing he had considered Commissioner Boone’s suggestion and felt it was workable. The suggestion was to include a provision in the legislation providing that the county assessor could tax the residents based on Mecklenburg’s value adjusted to the difference between the assessment level of the two counties. Weisner said this would make it feasible for his office to issue 1998 tax bills on the property. (Listings would be transferred and adjustments would be made for the assessment levels.) Motor vehicles would be handled differently. The situs for these is determined as of the date in which registration was renewed. These could be obtained after July 1, 1998. (About three months would be lost for the 1998 tax year.) In reference to equalization and review, Weisner said the Meck Neck residents had already had a right to appeal their property values through Mecklenburg County. “We would have to assume the values are correct.” This would have to be clear in the legislation - - that there would not be a right to appeal in Iredell County. Attorney Pope said the legislation should be worded to let the appeal process run out even if it was past July 1. Pope said he could redraft the legislation saying that (1) the appeals process for valuations be completed in Mecklenburg County (2) the valuations and listings established by the Mecklenburg County Assessor be transferred to Iredell County (3) a mechanism be included that showed how the values would be adjusted and (4) vehicles listed after July 1, 1998 would be listed in Iredell County. (The legislation will hopefully be passed in May of 1998). CONSENSUS) of the Board to allow the County Attorney to rewrite the legislation as discussed. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF COMPUTER & SOFTWARE BID FOR SOCIAL SERVICES & REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO ENABLE THE PURCHASES: Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent, and Don Wall, DSS Director explained this item at the briefing. Bids were opened on April 1998, for an AS/400 computer and hardware. The following two bidders responded: Small System (2 modules) Large System (3 or more modules) Cox & Co. $33,126.40 $64,677.00 Yorel & Co. $34,398.00 $63,173.00 Caldwell explained that Yorel submitted the low bid for the larger system. The smaller system would not have the capacity to run the Children’s Services’ module without an upgrade. SOFTWARE: The “one/Case” software is exclusively available from Cox. The base/base plus module, income maintenance and children’s services modules are $79,200. Don Wall mentioned that he was requesting the transfer of $45,625 from line 10-0630-5534-02 Work First to line item 10-0630-5800-08 Capital Outlay. This will enable the department to purchase the larger AS/400. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve Yorel’s bid in the amount of $63,173 and the software from the Cox Co. in the amount of $79,200 and permission to transfer $45, 625 from one line item to another in the DSS budget to enable the purchase of the equipment. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A FINANCING PROPOSAL FOR THE SOLID WASTE LINED CELL PROJECT: Mrs. Blumenstein explained that on March 20, 1998 she received proposals for financing $1,000,000 of the cost for the lined landfill cell. Banks were asked to quote a fixed interest rate for a six-year term. Bid results were: BANK INTEREST RATE PREPAYMENT PENALTY ORIGINATION FEE BB&T 4.27% 1% None Centura Bank 4.40% 1% None First Union 4.55% 1.5% None NationsBank 4.70% 0% None Wachovia Bank 4.55% 2% 2nd yr, 1% 5™ yr. None Amortization schedules were done and showed that even though NationsBank proposed no prepayment 5 penalty, BB&T’s lower rate offset the 1% prepayment penalty that would occur. With this being the case, Blumenstein recommended the BB&T bid. MOTION |by Commissioner Fortner to approve the financing proposal given by BB&T for the Solid Waste Lined Cell project. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES & REQUESTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE COUNTY’S SELECTION OF BOND COUNSEL: Chairman Haire introduced the following resolution. The county manager read the resolution’s title and a summary of the material was given. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES & REQUESTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION TO APPROVE THE COUNTY'S SELECTION OF BOND COUNSEL WHEREAS, the County Manager has submitted a proposal to the Board of Commissioners requesting that the County be authorized to file an application with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina (the “Commission”) requesting approval of the issuance and sale of Special Obligation Bonds for the following purposes and up to the following approximate amount: PURPOSES AMOUNT Construction of new lined landfill cell for solid waste, including design costs and other related costs. $1,000,000 «eee WHEREAS, in order to meet the demands of the County, it is deemed necessary to implement the above mentioned project and the Board of Commisioners hereby finds, determines and declares: (A) The County currently owns and operates a solid waste landfill which will soon exceed its capacity, and the County desires to construct a new lined landfill cell for the purpose of continuing to provide solid waste disposal services to the residents of the County; (B) The County has determined to issue an additional series of Special Obligation Bonds pursuant to the Bond Order adopted by the Board of Commissioners on April 15, 1992 (the “Bond Order”) for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for paying the costs of construction of a new lined landfill cell (the “Project”), (C) In order to finance the costs of the Project, the County has developed the following plan of finance: (i) the County proposes to issue not exceeding $1,000,000 of its Special Obligation Bonds (the “Bonds”’) pursuant to Chapter 1591 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended (the “Act”), the Bond Order and a series resolution to be adopted by the Board of Commissioners prior to the issuance of the Bonds; and (ii) the Bonds will be special obligations of the County, payable solely from the Obligated Revenues (as defined in the Bond order) pledged therefor; (D) The County hereby requests that the Bonds be sold by the Local Government Commission of North Carolina (the “Commission”) by private sale; (E) The County wishes to submit to the Commission at this time the County’s application for approval by the Commission of the issuance of the Bonds and the County’s request for the Commission’s sale of the Bonds by private sale pursuant to the Act; (F) The proposed Bonds are necessary and expedient in that they will provide needed additional facilities for the purpose of providing solid waste disposal services to the residents of the County; (G) The principal amount of Bonds proposed to be issued will be sufficient but not excessive for the purpose of the Project; (H) The project is feasible in that the Obligated Revenues are estimated to be sufficient to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds and all outstanding Special Obligation Bonds of the County; and WHEREAS, the County’s debt management procedures and policies are excellent and are managed in strict compliance with law and, under current economic conditions, the Bonds can be marketed at a reasonable interest cost to the County, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF IREDELL: 1. The Director of Finance & Administrative Services is hereby authorized and directed to file an application with the Commission for approval and sale of the Bonds. The Director of Finance & Administrative Services is hereby further authorized and directed to provide to the Commission such additional documents and information as the Commission may request in order to consider the County’s request. 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the Commission to sell the Bonds at private sale pursuant to Section 1591-30(i) of the North Carolina General Statutes, as amended, to such purchasers as shall be designated by the Commission. 3. Subject to approval of the Commission, the County hereby engages the firm of Brown & Wood, LLP as bond counsel. 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. [MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart, |seconded| by Commissioner Fortner, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE RECEIVED FROM INSURANCE CLAIMS & APPROPRIATE TO EXPENDITURE LINE ITEMS THAT WILL BE CHARGED WITH REPAIRS AND/OR REPLACEMENTS: MOTION |by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #40 which will recognize revenue from insurance claims. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION OF ROWAN COUNTY’S RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO INCREASE COURT FACILITY FEES & OFFICER FEES: Mrs. Blumenstein said she computed direct and indirect costs that had occurred in the courts during the past, three, full, fiscal years. The total costs were $1.4 million. During this period of time $411,431 was received in revenue. Expenditures are running 3.45 to 1 in costs exceeding revenues. [MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following resolution. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INCREASE IN FACILITIES AND OFFICER FEES UNDER G-.S. 7A-305 AND G.S. 15-209 WHEREAS, Boards of County Commissioners are required under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 7A-302 to provide adequate courtrooms and judicial facilities within their boundaries; and WHEREAS, Boards of County Commissioners are required under North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 15-209 to provide suitable accommodations for probation officers in or near the courthouse; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Legislature, since 1965, has recognized the financial burden upon Counties, and as a result enacted N.C.G.S. 7A-304-305 which established fees that were set at $6.00 per case for facilities and $5.00 per case for officers in 1994; and WHEREAS, the costs incurred by Counties have risen dramatically through the construction and renovation of courtrooms, judicial offices, clerk of superior court offices, through the employment of additional bailiffs for court proceedings and safety, and for the installation of security systems to reduce the occurrence of courthouse violence; and WHEREAS, as the result of these additional requirements, Iredell County’s direct and indirect court costs during the past, three, full, fiscal years have totaled $1.4 million. During this same period of time a total of $411,431 has been received in revenue. Expenditures have exceeded revenues at a ratio of 3.45:1; and WHEREAS, the addition of probation officer positions in Iredell County as well as the 180 statewide by the Legislature during the 1997 Session have resulted in many Counties having to secure privately leased space to house these new State probation officers; and WHEREAS, the “costs of court” represents those costs associated with providing a judicial system whereby only those charged and convicted under the laws of the State of North Carolina assume the primary financial burden; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners requests that its legislative delegation in the North Carolina General Assembly introduce and support statewide legislation to increase the facilities’ fee from the present $6.00 per case to $12.00 per case and the officers’ fee from its present $5.00 per case to $10.00 per case which will partially defray the costs of maintaining judicial facilities; and 2. This Resolution be forwarded to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and all Counties to request their assistance in the 1998 Short Session. This the 7" day of April, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NCACC JOINT MEETING & PRE-MEETING TRAINING ON APRIL 30, 1998 - 9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M. AT THE IREDELL COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER: Chairman Haire, Commissioner Stewart, and Commissioner Fortner advised of their intention to attend this meeting. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK: MOTION | by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following resolution. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK Sunday, April 19, 1998 - Saturday, April 25, 1998 WHEREAS, April 19-25, 1998, is National County Government Week and North Carolina’s 100 county governments are proud of their key role in the governmental partnership as the local provider and facilitator of important services for the community; and WHEREAS, North Carolina’s counties face the challenge of using limited resources efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the public though such programs as health care, child and elder funding, emergency and medical services, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, law enforcement, water sewer services, and library services; and WHEREAS, leadership in county government today requires a commitment to long hours and continued learning in a variety of topic areas, and a strong sense of purpose to assure that necessary services are provided without undue burden on the taxpayer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims April 19-25, 1998, as County Government Week in Iredell County and urges all citizens to be more involved in and aware of issues facing our counties by volunteering for county programs, voting in elections, and attending public meetings. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MARCH 17, 1998 MINUTES (Briefing & Regular): MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to approve the March 17 minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 announcement) Iredell County Youth Home Board (1 announcement) Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (4 appts.): Chairman Haire moved to table these appointments until the April 21 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 appt.): Chairman Haire moved to table this appointment until the April 21 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advisory Committee (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved to table this appointment until the April 2] meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. outh Services Adviso ommittee (1 appt.): Chairman Haire moved to table this appointment until the April 21 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. I-CARE Board of Directors: Commissioner Fortner moved to table this appointment. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Iredell County Government Center (Old Courthous ntennial Celebration Committee: Chairman Haire nominated Mr. O.C. Stonestreet III. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and elect Stonestreet by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes -5; Nays - 0. The appointments to this board are now complete. The committee will be composed of: 1. David Keller 2. Mac Lackey 3. John Lewis 4. Mildred Miller 5. O.C. Stonestreet III UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CLOSURE ON WEST IREDELL WATER’S REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ON WATER SEWER LINE EXTENSION): Commissioner Stewart said she had been asked by West Iredell Water why the well was still being treated. The county manager and Commissioner Boone advised that any well that was a public water system had to be tested periodically. Mr. Mashburn said the school system was treating the water because of the lead being picked up in the pipes. Commissioner Stewart said the water was being treated in the well prior to being flushed into the pipes. Mr. Mashburn said the most logical place to put the chemicals would be the well. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to send the Sharon Elementary School well and water findings from the Iredell-Statesville School System and the Iredell County Health Department to the West Iredell Water Corporation. (Request of funds denied.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEWBUSINESS: Commissioner Johnson stated that recently the finance director had faxed revenue models pertaining to school funding. He requested that the board members review the material. The model included the appropriation of $2.5 million to the schools along with the $625,000 continuation money. If the commissioners choose to use the funding formula, the fund balance will be reduced to 12%. Mr. Johnson said if the Board used the model for the next year that water sewer funding projects, etc., would have to be limited. Commissioner Stewart asked how the fund balance would affect bond ratings. Blumenstein said the Local Government Commission (LGC) required 8%. The LGC recommends an average of like-size counties which is currently 16%. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn shared the following: @ The commissioners will receive the FY 98-99 budgets on May 5, 1998. @ A letter has been received from Piedmont Pathology Associates, Inc., advising that as of June 1, 1998, this corporation will no longer perform the duties as medical examiners or regional pathologists for Iredell County. A problem stems from the fact that the State of North Carolina has not increased autopsy/investigative fees in a long time. Mr. Mashburn said he would keep the Board updated on the matter. @ The NCACC has asked county managers to inquire with the board members about rescheduling the primary election date. Several commissioners advised that this would create a hardship on the candidates. [CONSENSUS] of the commissioners to advise the NCACC of the preference to leave the May 5, 1998 Primary Election Day as scheduled. CLOSED SESSIONS: Citing Economic Development: G.S. 143-318.11. (a) (4) and Property Acquisition: G.S. 143-318.11. (a) (5), Chairman Haire moved to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to hold a public hearing on May 5, 1998, 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of considering economic development incentives for an undisclosed industrial prospect. The incentives will include grading, development of the facility site, and training. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 21, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda Briefing) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: 5 /99¢ Ge C fra CMC p Clerk to the Board File: April 7 Regular Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 21, 1998 NG MIN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on April 21, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector; Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor; Larry Ray, EMS Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Vice Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TAX ORDER FOR IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF: Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector, said this was a procedural matter and the order had been d iscussed with Sheriff Redmond, Deputy Templeton, and Deputy Hoover. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR MARCH OF DIMES GRANT: Norma Rife, Allied Health Director, advised that she was requesting to apply for a $11,876 grant from March of Dimes. The reduction of sexually transmitted diseases is the focus of the grant. Rife said abstinence would be encouraged and promoted, however, $642 was budgeted for condom distribution. Commissioner Johnson said he did not have any problems with the health department applying for the grant, but he did request that the $642 be used in some other manner. REQUEST FROM ALEXANDER COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PERFORMING A SCHOOL INSPECTION (LEVEL III): Lynn Niblock stated a new school was being built in Alexander County. This county does not have an inspector certified at the level needed for school inspections. Therefore, Alexander County is requesting assistance from Iredell’s inspectors. Niblock said he was agreeable to assisting on the project. He mentioned, however, that Iredell’s inspections would come first. The inspectors will work a full eight hour day in Iredell County and will then be allowed to assist Alexander County. Travel to and from the work site and overtime will be paid. Iredell County will absorb the necessary costs, but will be reimbursed in full by Alexander County. In addition, Alexander will assume the insurance and liability for the inspectors. Niblock said an agreement would be drafted by the county attorney for the school inspection. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Johnson adjourned the meeting at 6:15 P.M., for a refreshment break prior to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPROVED: _Zy 5, /4 96 an ANr—— r Clerk to the Board File: April 21 Briefing Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 21, 1998 REGULAR MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on April 21, 1998, 7:00 P.M., Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Absent: Chairman Sara K. Haire William P. Pope, County Attorney Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Ron Smith, Planner; Lynn Niblock, Director of Planning & Enforcement; Larry Ray, EMS Director; Janet Blaufuss, Health Nursing Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Johnson INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA: |MOTION| by Vice Chairman Johnson to add: * Request from Alexander County for Assistance in Performing a School Inspection (Level III) i Closed Session - Property Acquisition/G.S. 143-318.11.(a) (5) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MR. BILL LONG, CHAIRMAN OF THE IREDELL-STATESVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION, IN REFERENCE TO A REQUEST FOR A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3.26 MILLION TO FUND THREE PROJECTS SCHEDULED FOR STATE BOND FUNDS (MARCH 2000): Long advised that requests had been made to the State to move up the bond projects for Iredell County. These efforts have not been successful. He mentioned the school system was requesting a loan to fund classroom projects at Brawley Middle, Mt. Mourne Elementary, and Lake Norman Elementary. All three projects are scheduled for funding from State Facility Bonds in March 2000. Long said design drawings were basically complete and construction could begin this summer if funds were available. The projects were broken down as follows: Brawley Middle $ 1.18 million Addition of 8 classrooms Mt. Mourne Elementary 1.08 million Addition of 6 classrooms Lake Norman Elementary 1.00 million Addition of 8 classrooms Total Requested $ 3.26 million Mr. Long said the loan would be repaid from the Bond funds when received from the State. If the money comes in early (before 2000) reimbursement will occur at this time. When asked about the number of mobile units Long said, “Brawley has two at present but will have ten by the end of the summer. Mt. Mourne has three mobile units. Lake Norman has 6 mobile units now and will have 14 by the end of the summer. It is predicted that Lake Norman will not have any units removed - - even after construction is completed. Shepherd School has three mobile units that can eventually be moved to another location.” Long shared calculations done by the school system which indicated that by obtaining the bond money now there would be a “savings of borrowing over the inflation of construction costs” in the amount of $363,458.90. He mentioned another incentive to borrowing now was that the amount of “lost purchasing power” would be $472,700. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that bond counsel (Brown & Wood) typically charged about $5,000. He mentioned this application would be easier than the Certificates of Participation and that a public hearing would probably be needed. Commissioner Boone said he understood the State would authorize the County to borrow the money from a commercial lender. The money would be turned over to the schools. When the schools received the bond money from the State, the County would be reimbursed. “We would be borrowing money on borrowed money.” MOTION) by Commissioner Fortner to proceed with the grant anticipation notes and appoint Brown and Wood as bond counsel for the legal work. Boone asked who would pay the closing costs. He also mentioned attorney fees and any overtime for staff. Fortner said the county staff involved would not be accumulating any overtime. Stewart said the process seemed to be a “paper trail.” Mrs. Stewart said that by the growth occurring and the predictions by the school staff that mobile units would still be retained at the some of the schools (even after additional classrooms were built) that the commissioners would have to look at a plan and start “all over again.” Mr. Long said the redesign of attendance lines would aid in some areas. Also, the purchase of land from the $2.2 million allotment. Commissioner Boone asked Commissioner Fortner if she was including the closing costs in her motion. Commissioner Fortner said this was not included. AMENDMENT TO FORTNER’S MOTION BY BOONE:)] Commissioner Boone moved to amend the previous motion by including the closing costs. Vice Chairman Johnson said his understanding of the Motion was that it was now to proceed with the loan anticipation application and from that amount of money, interest would be paid, attorney fees would be paid, and bond counsel would be paid. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Mr. Long asked for a clarification of the motion. He asked if the schools would have to pay the interest expense. Commissioner Fortner said she did not say this - - she said she did not agree with the interest costs. Commissioner Boone said that two years from now, when the note was due, he was assuming the school board would reimburse the County for the full amount of the debt service (interest). Commissioner Fortner said this was not her understanding. She understood that this budget year (1998-99) $117,360 would have to budgeted for interest. In 1999-00, another $117,360 would need to be budgeted. In 2000-01, the amount of $78,135 would be due in March. The total interest amount would be $312,855. Commissioner Boone asked Commissioner Fortner if her intention was to increase the school’s appropriation (during the next three years) by $300,000 in addition to what was already committed. Commissioner Fortner said that by building now, the County was saving money, and most importantly, the classrooms were needed now. She mentioned she didn’t like the way the State had dispensed the bond money, but there wasn’t anything that could be done. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to rescind the previous motion. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to proceed with the grant anticipation notes and appoint Brown and Wood as bond counsel with the anticipated amount for this agency to be around $5,000. Commissioner Boone| MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION | by having the school system pay the full amount of debt service (interest) on the loan (same time the loan is to be repaid). Commissioner Fortner did not accept the amendment. AMENDMENT VOTING:| Ayes - 2; Nays - 2 (Stewart/Fortner) Vice Chairman Johnson said the Board was now back to Commissioner Fortner’s motion. He clarified the motion by saying it was: “Apply for the loan, appoint Brown and Wood as bond counsel and the money for bond counsel was to be taken from the original amount.” Commissioner Fortner said this was not exactly what she said, but se would accept it as stated. VOTING ON COMMISSIONER FORTNER’S MOTION: Ayes - 2; Nays - 2 (Johnson/Boone). MOTION] by Vice Chairman Johnston to table the matter until the May 5, 1998, meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Vice Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE; SECTION 3.9 (5), ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES: William Allison, Planning Supervisor, said the existing ordinance had a “600 sq. ft. limit or one-half the area of the house which ever is greater requirement on all accessory buildings.” This has caused some problems with individuals interested in constructing larger outbuildings. The staff feels the requirement could be extended to 1200 sq. feet without any adverse effects. The 30% coverage requirement is to protect those located in subdivisions. Allison said citizens had been limited by the new regulation and that is why it is being reevaluated. The planning staff now recommends the following amendment: (5) Shall not exceed a maximum total area of fity (50) percent of the gross floor area of the principle building or twelve hundred (1200) square feet whichever is greater, excluding privately owned airplane hangars. However, no accessory building or structure shall cover more than thirty percent (30%) of any rear yard; and,” Commissioner Boone said he knew that farm/agricultural buildings were exempt. He asked if the buildings had to be on a ten-acre tract. Allison said farm buildings needed a farm exempt status to qualify for farm use. He said the tax office issued the exemptions. Mike Honer (Secretary of Lake Norman Air Park Association): Mentioned that his group thoroughly supported the idea that privately owned airplane hangars be excluded. Honer said most of the lots at the airpark had both house and hangar at the runway side of the lot. (Lots are one-acre minimum.) Both the hangar and home are on the side of the lot that faces the runway. The group has an architectural review committee that reviews all buildings to be located in the park. Honer requested that “rear yard” be redefined in the ordinance. Commissioner Fortner mentioned variances. Allison said citizens could apply for variances, and the Board of Adjustment could hear applications for any requests above/beyond the current requirements. Commissioner Stewart said the Board and staff worked more with residential settings than they did with air parks. She said she didn’t feel the necessity to change the verbiage in the entire ordinance just to accommodate air parks. Sammy Deal: Mentioned this particular ordinance section affected everyone in Iredell County. He said the current ordinance was alright for small housing developments, but it wasn’t appropriate for the entire county. He mentioned the only exemption was farms. If a citizen had 1,000 acres and the property was designated for farm use, a 600 ft. requirement would have to be met. Requested that the ordinance be changed. Ernest Runge: Mentioned objections to the current zoning. He said that prior to the new zoning regulations there was no limit on the size of building he could place on his farm. Mr. Runge said he had 100 acres and was in a rural-agricultural district. He asked why he should be limited to the size and type of building on his farm. He said he didn’t see the value of ihe 600 sq. feet in the present ordinance or the 1200 ft. in the proposed amendment. Stanley Sharpe: Mentioned he built garages and accessory buildings. He said a person with 1200 sq. ft. house and five acres could only build a 600 sq. ft. building. Someone with a one-acre lot and a 2500 sq. ft. house could build a 1250 sq. ft. building. He said the ordinance was not fair. Van Lawless: Stated he lived at the air park. Currently, he has an airport hangar building permit that is being held up until the ordinance can be resolved. Vice Chairman Johnson adjourned the public hearing. Commissioner Boone asked Allison if the proposal could be reworded to delete “excluding privately owned airplane hangars” and then after any rear yard there was another sentence reading: “Privately owned airplane hangars are excluded from the provisions of this ordinance.” Allison said this would be acceptable. Boone mentioned that the 1200 sq. ft. was somewhat restrictive ina RA or RU-R zone. He mentioned that the planning staff had shared a proposal to word Section (c) to read that 1200 ft. in the RA and RU-R Districts would be subject to the following restrictions: 1. No building shall exceed 2,000 sq. feet on a parcel less than two acres in size nor be located closer than fifty feet to any exterior property line. 2. Ona parcel of two acres or more in size, no building shall exceed 3,500 sq. ft. nor be closer than 80 feet to any existing property line. MOTION |by Boone to adopt the change in reference to airplane hangars (as amended) and refer the agricultural concerns back to the planning board. Commissioner Johnson said his concern was for the residents living in R-20 districts. Johnson said Boone’s motion was to delete excluding privately owned airplane hangars and putting it after the 30%, Commissioner Stewart mentioned concerns about changing the ordinance without sending it back to the planning board first. Vice Chairman Johnson said his concern was not about sending it back to the planning board. He said he didn’t know if he could agree to some aspects, because he felt it was still too restrictive. MOTION REVISION BY COMMISSIONER BOONE:] Boone said he would revise his motion by saying the Board would amend the ordinance as recommended by the planning staff along with the change dealing with airport hangars. AMENDMENT BY VICE CHAIRMAN JOHNSON:] Johnson said he would amend the motion by instructing the planning supervisor to inform the Planning Board that it is believed to be the collective judgement of the commissioners to request that something less restrictive than the last submission be presented. (This does include the foregoing revision of Commissioner Boone.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST: SEVERAL PROPERTY OWNERS IN SNOW CREEK PROPERTY ROAD AREA, CASE NO. 9804-1 (Procedure for Determining Appropriateness of Petition and whether or not to Schedule a Public Hearing): Mr. Allison said several property owners (71%) in the Snow Creek Road Area had requested to rezone property from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District. The approximate size of the tract is 3,211 acres. Existing land use is residential and vacant and surrounding land use is the same (residential/vacant). Allison said the staff had concluded that the proposed district boundary lines and actual coverage area of the request predominately followed property lines and natural features. (In limited circumstances the boundaries follow road center lines.) Allison said that overail, the proposed district was technically sound and the staff found it to be in order. At the April 1, 1998 Planning Board Meeting, a petition in opposition was submitted to the Board. The petition included four names that were on the original list submitted earlier to the planning staff. This amendment lowered the percentage in favor of the request to 58%. On April 1, 1998, it was also brought to the planning staff’s attention that a deeded right-of-way had been left out of the request. This strip was included in the area but not included in the percentages as an individually-owned property. The piece of property has now been factored into the final percentages in opposition. Percentages for the request are: PROPERTY OWNERS (Amended 4/1/098) ACREAGE 58% (23) for 3,211 total acres 41% (16) against 93.1% (2,992) for 6.8% (218) against TOTAL PROPERTIES - 51 66%(34) for 33% (17) against Mr. Allison said the planning board had unanimously recommended approval of the request in a 8-0 vote. Vice Chairman Johnson asked about the appropriate zoning for the area. He mentioned the RU-R district. Mr. Allison said applicants were given all the information about available zoning districts. MOTION |by Commissioner Fortner to find the petition appropriate and to Call for a Public Hearing on May 19, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Boone) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MARCH 1998 REFUNDS AND RELEASES: The tax assessor announced during the agenda briefing that the March refunds and releases were in order for approval. MOTION | by Vice Chairman Johnson to approve the March 1998 refunds and releases as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1998 25,102.25 Breakdown of Releases: County 14,167.86 Solid Waste Fees 99.00 E. Alex. County Fire #1 8.34 Shepherd’s Fire #2 24.56 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 55.47 All County Fire #4 557.42 Statesville City 3,375.05 Statesville Downtown 317.83 Mooresville Town 2,853.12 Mooresville Downtown 2,625.19 Mooresville School 810.41 Troutman 208.00 Harmony 0 Love Valley 0 REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1998 Breakdown of Refunds: County 625.64 Solid Waste Fees 42.00 Shepherd’s Fire #2 3.56 All County Fire #4 124.19 Statesville City 43.38 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TAX ORDER FOR IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF: MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the tax order for the Iredell County Sheriff. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Order for the Iredell County Sheriff You hereby authorized, enpowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the Office of Tax Assessor and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Iredell, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof, in accordance with law. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO RECOGNIZE MEDICAID MAXIMIZATION ESCROW AND APPROPRIATE TO EXPENDITURE LINE ITEM: Janet Blaufuss, the Health Department Nursing Director, explained this request. Specifically, expenditures discussed for 97-98 were: Pregnancy Tests $ 390 STD (community awareness) 509 Maternal Health 35,840 (Ultrasound machine, non-stress fetal test machine, medical supplies, and contract for security guard and interpreter.) MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve Budget Amendment #41, in the amount of $36,739.00, for the purpose of recognizing Medicaid Maximization Escrow and appropriation to expenditure line items. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR MARCH OF DIMES GRANT: Ms. Blaufuss explained that the health department was requesting to apply for a grant in the amount of $11,876. The local March of Dimes office has identified the reduction of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as a priority for remaining grant money. Blaufuss said that since 1992 the health department had conducted a community diagnosis which covered all aspects of health. Consistently, sexually transmitted diseases have been listed as top health problems. The “Healthier Iredell County Initiative” also identified syphilis as one of the problems that Iredell County needed to address. Blaufuss said Iredell County’s syphilis rate was 63% higher than the State’s rate. She also mentioned that the Institute of Health had stated the only way for public health to approach the problem was through a multi-faceted approach. She said the March of Dimes application was written with the following components. Medical Supplies Syphilis lab tests of selected jail population $ 1,909.00 Condoms for distribution to high-risk population 642.00 Contracted Services Health Educator will train “Lay Health Advisors” to educate communities about STDs 8,500.00 Community Awareness Educational materials 825.00 $ 11,876.00 Vice Chairman Johnson said he had a concern about the distribution of condoms. He asked Blaufuss if she knew of anything that could be purchased that would accomplish the same results. Blaufuss said syphilis was a problem in particular communities. She advised that if there were concerns about the condom distribution that the health department could delete this from the grant and use the money for additional educational materials. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner approve the Health Department’s March of Dimes grant application as presented. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION:| Vice Chairman Johnson amended the motion by deleting the condom distribution component. Commissioner Fortner said she would accept the amendment since Mr. Johnson felt so strongly about the matter. Commissioner Stewart said she had concerns for women who had children born with medical problems, e.g., blindness. She mentioned that some of these women were in fact married and had contracted diseases from their spouses. She said if it was only the individual afflicted with syphilis that suffered the consequences it would be one matter, but it was another matter when unborn children were affected. VOTING ON AMENDED MOTION: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK (May 17-23, 1998): |MOTION| by Vice Chairman Johnson to approve the following EMS Proclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK MAY 17-23, 1998 WHEREAS, Iredell County’s Emergency Medical Services system is a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the members of the Emergency Medical Services team are ready to provide life sustaining care to those in need twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, the quality of emergency care has dramatically improved the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, citizens in Iredell County benefit daily from the dedicated efforts, knowledge and skills of the emergency medical team: technicians, paramedics; emergency nurses; emergency physicians; rescue squad workers; fire fighters; public safety telecommunicators; public information officers, emergency vehicle maintenance technicians; administrators; educators and others who receive specialized training and continuing education to enhance and maintain their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, injury prevention and the appropriate use of the Emergency Medical Services system will help reduce health care costs; and WHEREAS, to recognize the value and accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services teams, we set aside a special period to observe the contributions of these men and women. NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims May 17-23, 1998, as “EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK” in Iredell County and call upon all citizens to observe this period with appropriate programs and activities. REQUEST FROM ALEXANDER COUNTY FOR ASSISTANCE IN PERFORMING A SCHOOL INSPECTION (LEVEL III): Lynn Niblock, the Director of Planning & Enforcement, advised that Alexander County was requesting assistance in the inspection of a new school. Currently, Alexander County does not have a certified Level III inspector. G.S. 153A-353 allows for this type of assistance between governmental entities. Niblock said he would not want Iredell County’s inspections to get behind so he was requesting the inspectors to work a full eight hour day. Then, they would be allowed to assist Alexander County. Niblock mentioned that Iredell would pay the necessary travel and overtime expenses. Alexander County would then reimburse at full cost (this would include FICA, retirement, etc.) In addition, Alexander County would assume all liability for the actions of the Iredell County personnel while working at the school site. Vice Chairman Johnson stipulated this arrangement should be in written form and should be prepared by the County Attorney. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to approve Alexander County’s request for assistance from the Iredell County Inspections Department for the new school inspection. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (5 appts.): Commissioner Fortner moved to postpone these appointments until the May 5, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved to postpone this appointment until the May 5, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nay Recreation Advisory Committee (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved to postpone this appointment until the May 5, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Note: Commissioner Boone mentioned the possibility of reducing the number of people serving on this board since it had been difficult to find a nominee. Johnson said he preferred to leave the committee composition at the present number. He said he had citizens interested in serving, but none were from the northern quadrant. rvices Advisory Committee (1 appt.): Vice Chairman Johnson moved to postpone this appointment until the May 5, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Iredell County Youth Home Board (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Mr. David Crosby. Vice Chairman Johnson moved to close the nominations and elect Crosby by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ommunity Care Block Grant Committee (1 appt.): Vice Chairman Johnson moved to postpone this appointment until the May 5, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn stated that written reports were shared at the agenda briefing. He reminded the group of the following upcoming events. ¢ April 23, 1998, County Retiree Dinner - 6:30 p.m., Agricultural Center ¢ April 30, 1998, NCACC District Meeting - 9:30 - 2:30 p.m., Agricultural Center * June 3, 1998, NCACC Legislative Briefing in Raleigh ¢ July 17-21, 1998, NACo Annuai Conference, Portland, Oregon CLOSED SESSION: Vice Chairman Johnson moved to enter into closed session for the purpose of G.S. 143.318.11 (a) (5) - Property Acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chairman Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: May 5, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Briefing) and 7:00 p.m.., (Regular Meeting) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPROVED: _ Aye Si L998 Gaal. Dyer CMC oA . Clerk to théBoard File: April 21 Regular Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 5, 1998 AGENDA BRIEFING MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on May 5, 1998, 5:00 p.m., for an agenda briefing in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Sidney Weisner, Animal Control Supervisor; Larry Ray, Director of Safety Services; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED FY 98-99 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET: The county manager distributed the budgets and shared the following highlights. @ No increase in tax rate (remains at 45 cents per $100 valuation) @ Estimate that property tax receipts will exceed FY 97-98 by approximately 8.9% ® Estimate that sales tax receipts will exceed FY 97-98 by approximately 7.6% @ Overall general fund budget is 4.5% greater than FY 97-98 ® 23.15 new positions recommended (41% of these in human services) © Proposal to increase employee salaries by 2.5% and continue to offer the opportunity for merit increases at 1.5% - 4.5% @ Proposal to bring employees’ salaries up to 95% of state average for like-size counties ® Proposal to provide funding for adjustment to positions in law enforcement and human services (areas where recruitment has been difficult) @ 10.8% increase in school funding for operating expenses (includes the community college -- if this was deleted the amount would be 11.2%) © Funding for continuation of more efficient services through technology and training ® Total general fund budget is $71,744,736 @ Total solid waste budget is $4,296,970 ® Combined budget is $76,041,706 or $704.21 per capita. (According to latest fiscal summary of NC counties, the average per capita expenditure for counties over 100,000 population is $918) ® Budget is balanced using $1,384,371 in fund balance @ A fund balance of 15.45% of budgeted expenditures is maintained REQUEST OF IREDELL-STATESVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR LOAN OF $3.26 MILLION (tabled from April 21, 1998 meeting): Mrs. Blumenstein advised that if the $3.26 million was borrowed in July of this year, at an estimated interest rate of four percent, the interest would be $195,495. Only 90% of the $3.26 can be given or approved by the Local Government Commission. The remaining ten percent is held in reserve for interest. The school system wants the full $3.26 million even though the grants anticipation notes will only be $2.934 million. Blumenstein said the County receives an annual yield on investments of about 5.67%. Mrs. Blumenstein said that if the $326,000 was appropriated in the 98-99 budget, the fund balance would be reduced to 14.38%. The Local Government Commission requires 8% and the average of like-size counties is 16%. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:30 P.M. for a refreshment break prior to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Clerk to the Board APPROVED: Shsfat IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 5, 1998 REGULAR MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on May 5, 1998, 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director William Allison, Planning Supervisor Jean C. Moore, Clerk to the Board CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA: |MOTION | by Chairman Haire to: ADD: ¢ Request for Approval of Series Resolution for 1998 Special Obligation Bonds * Closed Session for Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(5) DELETE: *¢ Closed Session for Economic Development - G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(4) CREATE CONSENT AGENDA FOR: * Adoption of FY 1998-99 Budget Deliberation Meeting Schedule ¢ Adoption of Fee Changes for Animal Control * Permission to Apply for Youth Services Collaboration Grants (Library) * Permission to Solicit on County Property -- Coalition for Crime Prevention ¢ Adoption of April 7 and April 21, 1998 Minutes (Briefing and Regular) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST OF IREDELL-STATESVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR LOAN OF $3.26 MILLION (tabled from April 21, 1998 meeting): Commissioner Johnson said he understood that if the request was approved, the County would be borrowing 90% of the $3.26 million and that an appropriation for $326,000 would have to be included in the new budget. When the County receives the bond money from the State ($3.26 million) the County will pay off the remaining principal. MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to grant the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education’s request and appropriate the $326,000 (shortfall) between the $3.26 million and the grant anticipation note and to authorize the County Finance Officer to file an application with the Local Government Commission. Commissioner Boone said he thought the motion was actually two actions. Proceeding with the loan application would be one motion, and the resolution of intent to spend another $326,000 out of the FY 98-99 budget would be another. Boone asked that Johnson’s motion be divided and voted upon separately. Commissioner Johnson accepted the suggestion. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to authorize the County Finance Officer to request a grant anticipation note in the amount of $2,934,000 from the State of North Carolina. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to include in the FY 98-99 budget the amount of $326,000 to cover the difference between the $3.26 million bond money and the grant anticipation notes ($2,934,000). Boone said he felt this motion was an act to spend another $326,000 out of next year’s budget. “This is $326,000 of Iredell County taxpayers’ money that will be appropriated to the school system in addition to what has already been agreed on. This is another half cent on the tax rate. According to the Tax Foundation, the date of May 9, 1998 will be Tax Freedom Day. What this all means is that the average American works from January | to May 9 just to pay his/her taxes.” Boone said he agreed to loan the money to the schools, but he was not in favor of depriving the taxpayers another $326,000. Boone said the request was for $3.26 million to build 22 classrooms. This would be $148,000 per classroom. Boone said he felt the classrooms could be built with 90% of the money or $130,000 per classroom. i a a ebed aes PW UO Ppepusewe sa qnuTW K nt» of 7 ¥ ‘8c Commissioner Fortner mentioned that at the last meeting Bill Long, Chairman of the Iredell- Statesville School Board, said that by obtaining the money now there would be a savings of borrowing over the inflation of construction cost in the amount of $363,458.90. Also, that he mentioned another incentive to borrowing now was that the amount of “lost purchasing power” would be $472,700. *866T Commissioner Stewart asked Long when the money was actually needed. Long said the school system wanted to start construction as soon as possible. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone) PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. CARDINAL FG COMPANY - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR $1,350,000 ECONOMIC INCENTIVE APPROPRIATION (SITE PREPARATION, RAIL ACCESS, AND JOB TRAINING) & REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE N.C. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION: Chairman Haire explained the hearing was in accordance with G.S. 158.7.1 and the purpose was to consider an expenditure of approximately $1,350,000 for the Cardinal FG Company as an economic incentive to locate a manufacturing facility in Lredell County. Melanie O’Connell Underwood, Certified Economic Developer for the South Iredell Community Development Corporation, spoke and advised that several locations were investigated by the Cardinal group before deciding on a plant location in the Mooresville Industrial Park. Jim Stephens, Plant Manager of the Mooresville Cardinal FG facility, explained there would be an initial investment of $75 million. He mentioned that rail access was needed for the shipment cf raw materials. Approximately 250 people would work at the plant and all of them, with the exception of about 30, would be hired from this area. The incentive money would be used for grading, site preparation, and employee training. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION} by Chairman Haire to: (1) approve an incentive grant of approximately $1,350,000 to the Cardinal FG Company in accordance with North Carolina G.S. 158.7.1 and the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Policy (2) formalize the agreement in a Memorandum of Understanding between the referenced company and Iredell County and (3) adopt the resolution authorizing permission to enter into an agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, Iredell County has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assist in the funding of a rail industrial access track to serve the Cardinal FG Company; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will provide fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the above described project not to exceed the amount specified in the grant agreement; and WHEREAS, Iredell County will provide a percentage of the cost of the above described iproject. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a contract be entered into with the Department of Transportation and that the necessary agreement and contracts be executed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. UNDISCLOSED INDUSTRY - CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR $90,000 ECONOMIC INCENTIVE APPROPRIATION (GRADING, DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITY SITE & JOB TRAINING): Chairman Haire explained the request was for the consideration of a $90,000 expenditure for an undisclosed company to locate a manufacturing facility in Iredell County. Benefits to the county would include stimulation of the local economy, promotion of business, and the creation of jobs that pay at or above the median average wage for Iredell County. lanie O’Connell Underwood introduced Mr. George Pretty II, Attorney (Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein law firm) for this corporation. George Pretty was accompanied by Ron Stuff, another attorney for the industry. Pretty advised that the Japanese company was called Toyo Seal America Corporation, and a new manufacturing facility was being planned for the Mooresville Business Park. Pretty said Toyo Seal was a family-owned company and was established in 1927. It is multi-national and has two plants in Japan, a plant in the United Kingdom, and one in Indonesia. The company hopes to have the Mooresville facility in operation by mid-November of 1998. The product made by the company is precision rubber seals (automotive ball bearings plus other specialized rubber products) and is very high-tech. The plant would be very clean with low emissions. The NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources has already advised that an air permit will not be required. Initial investment will be between $4.5 and 5.5 million for plant/equipment. A 50,000 sq. ft. facility will be constructed. In the first phase, approximately 30 people will be employed. The incentive funds would be used for grading of the site, development of the facility site, infrastructure, and job training. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to approve an incentive grant of approximately $90,000 for Toyo Seal, Inc., in accordance with North Carolina G.S. 158.7.1 and the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Policy and to formalize the agreement in a Memorandum of Understanding between the company and Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. PROPOSED 1998-99 SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Mr. Joe Lamb, Division Maintenance Engineer, Shelby, North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT), advised that during FY 98-99 his agency planned to pave eight rural roads, seven subdivision streets, and to fund three property owner participation requests in Iredell County. The following is a summary of the information presented by the DOT. IREDELL COUNTY 1998/99 PAVING PRIORITY FISCAL YEAR 7/1/98 TO 6/30/99 NO. PAVING SR# DESCRIPTION LENGTH EST. COST PRIORITY RURAL 13 1519 DELAWARE ROAD 0.53 14 1951 HENKLEFARM ROAD 0.50 15 1803W ZEB ROAD (sTRUCTURE #297 ) 2.20 498,000.00 16 2117 KENNESAW ROAD 1.82 435,000.00 $ 85,000.00 $ $ $ 17 2154 NOEL DAVIS DRIVE 0.70 $ 130,000.00 $ $ $ $ 100,000.00 18 2582 PEAR TREE ROAD 0.78 145,000.00 19 1839 MAYBERRY ROAD 1.40 290,000.00 OLD 5F 2357 NABORS ROAD 1.10 190,000.00 9.03 1,873,000.00 On Ons WAH = NOTE: Old 5F was a road that DOT could not previously secure a right-of-way on. ALTERNATE 20 1805 BUTCH BRANCH 2.10 21 1867 AYCOCK ROAD 0.94 SUBDIVISIONS 8F AMANDA LANE 25,000.00 OF PERSIMMON CIRCLE 36,000.00 BEAGLE LANE 64,000.00 11 FINK ROAD 25,000.00 12 PINE TREE FARM 95,000.00 13 ARROW LANE 35,000.00 14 REDMON ROAD 65,000.00 345,000.00 ALTERNATE 15 BLUEGILL LANE (CONST. VIA PoP) 16 LYTTON FARM ROAD 17 RIMMER ROAD 18 WHITETAIL ROAD PROPERTY OWNER PARTICIPATION 1954 BLUEGILL LANE 40,400.00 1114 TURBYFILL ROAD 33,720.00 1531 FULBRIGHT ROAD 17,200.00 91,320.00 CONTINUE DOWN PRIORITY LIST UNTIL ALL FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED PROGRAM SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND NT vi N/A VARIOUS SPOT STABILIZATION, SECONDARY MAINTENANCE $ 321,771.00 TOTAL SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM 11.82 $2,309,320.00 RESERVED FOR CONTINGENCIES $ 292,832.00 TOTAL ALLOCATION $2,923,923.00 No one else spoke about the proposed improvement program. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to concur with the N.C. Secondary Road Improvement Program for FY 98-99. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; DAVID ALEXANDER PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9804-2 William Allison, Planning Supervisor, advised that the request for this case was to rezone a portion of property from General Business to Residential Agricultural District. The proposed use is residential. The location of the property is Presbyterian Road near Shearers Road; more specifically identified as a portion of PIN#4664386615. Approximate size is one acre with existing land use being vacant. The property is located in an established residential area and on April 1, 1998, the planning board unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 8-0. David Alexander introduced himself and advised he was available if there were questions. He mentioned that a son planned to build a house on the property if the rezoning was approved. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the rezoning request for Case # 9804-2 from General Business to Residential Agricultural as recommended by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST; DAVID ALEXANDER PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9804- 3: Mr. Allison explained this request was to rezone property from Residential Agricultural to General Business District and amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan. The location of the property is on Presbyterian Road near Shearers Road; more specifically identified as PIN#4664381904. The area is specified as residential in the County’s Land Development Plan. The staff has recommended denial and on April I, 1998, the planning board denied the request in an 8-0 vote. David Alexander advised he had lived on Presbyterian Road all his life and was an electrical contractor. His place of business is at the site. In addition, he has property adjoining the site that is zoned Highway Business. Alexander said it would take a considerabie amount of money to develop the property. The property referenced in the request is beside his shop. It lies west of a house owned by his son. A new house is being proposed. Mt. Mourne has a 30,000 gallon water tank at the referenced property. He mentioned that most people would not want a house on the property because of the terrain and water tower. Alexander would like additional space for his shop. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION} by Commissioner Boone to deny the request for Case # 9804-3 due to the denial by the planning board and the recommendation for a denial by the planning staff. Commissioner Johnson asked for a clarification on the planning board/staff’s recommendation. Boone answered that the area is classified as a residential node in the land development plan. (It is not at an intersection, etc.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Johnson) Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST; LOWERY LAND COMPANY PROPERTY (KEN HOKE, APPLICANT), CASE NO. 9804-4: Allison stated this request was to rezone a portion of property from R-20, Single Family Residential to HB, Highway Business District and amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan. The proposed use is for self-storage and retail. The location is on Vance PO Road and Bell Farm Road; more specifically identified as a portion of PIN#4765334162. The approximate size of the property is ten acres. Existing land use is vacant and surrounding land use is residential and commercial. Allison said the first 600' of the property adjoined commercially zoned land on two sides; however, the southern most portion of the property backs in/around several homes. If approved, an amendment to the Land Development Plan would be necessary. The staff feels that only the first 700' is suitable for a Highway Business zoning district and recommends that the remaining property be rezoned to a lighter use or remain at R-20. On April 1, 1998, the planning board unanimously denied the request in an 8-0 vote. Allison said a petition had been presented opposing the request and that several calls had been received in opposition. A modified site plan has now been received from Mr. Hoke requesting to reduce the area to be rezoned. The mini-warehouses would be closer to Hwy. 64 and away from Bell Farm Road. Kent Hoke explained that his design had been changed. The warehouses would be “right off Vance PO Road.” The remainder of the property would stay at R-20. Roger Jones asked how Mr. Hoke could come in with an amendment. Jones asked if this was legal. Stamey Holland, Holland Realty Company, advised he was an agent for the Lowery Land Company. He mentioned that property in the area had been selling for some time. The new Food Lion was one recent property that was developed. He mentioned that the land company had created the Brookmead Subdivision. He also said the company was the largest property owner in the area. Pat Bourbeau, a resident of the Brookmead Subdivision, said she was speaking for several people in attendance. She also mentioned that she was instrumental in circulating the petition of opposition. Bourbeau said one reason for the opposition was the devaluation of homes and property. She said people moved in the subdivision expecting the area to remain residential. Bourbeau mentioned there was already a traffic problem at Beaver’s Country Store and the Bell Farm Road/ Highway 64 area. Roger Jones, Virginia, advised that he owned land adjoining the property. He mentioned he was in the military service; however, he planned to retire in two years and return to the area. His property is currently being rented, but he eventually planned to move there. He said he did not want to have warehouses as his backyard view. He mentioned he had paid taxes on the property for 18 years and was not in favor of the site becoming commercial. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to deny the request of the Lowery Land Company as was done by the planning board. Commissioner Fortner asked about the modification. She asked if this would return to the planning board for further study. William Allison said the initial request was what should be considered at the meeting. He mentioned it made the planning staff uncomfortable when an applicant amended a request after it had been voted on by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; KYLES DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9804-5: Allison said the applicant desired to rezone a portion of property from Residential Agricultural to General Business. The proposed use is for service and light storage. Location is on Buffalo Shoals Road near Old Mountain Road (Kyles Crossroads); more specifically identified as a portion of PIN# 4722398053. Existing land use of the one acre tract is residential with surrounding land use being residential and commercial. Since the property lies near an intersection identified on the Land Development Plan for general commercial use, the staff recommends approval. On April 1, 1998, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in an 8-0 vote. No one spoke in opposition/favor of the request. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request (Residential Agricultural to General Business) for Case # 9804-5 as was recommended by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST; DONALD N. CARNEY & MARION A. GALLIHER PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 9804-6: Allison advised that the owners desired to rezone property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District and amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan. Proposed use would be for any/all uses in the Highway Business District. The specific location of the property is: 522 & 548 Bluefield Road, 3/4 mile north of River Hwy/NC 150; more specifically identified as PIN#4647598597 & PIN#4647599109. The size of the property is 10.5 acres and 2.8 acres. Existing land use is residential and surrounding land use is residential/commercial. The properties are surrounded by Mooresville’s zoning jurisdiction on three sides with properties to the north under Mooresville’s current consideration. The staff recommends that the land development plan be amended and the request be approved. On April 1, 1998, the planning board recommended approval of the request and an amendment to the land development plan in an 8-0 vote. No one spoke in opposition/favor of the request. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION) by Commissioner Boone to (1) amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan and (2) grant the rezoning request from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business as was recommended by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST; RAY & RUTH D. STAFFORD PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 9804-7: The requested action for this item is to rezone property from Residential Agricultural to General Business Conditional Use District and amend the land development plan. Proposed use of the property would be for the operation of a construction company along with business equipment and material storage. The future development is undetermined at this time. Location of the property is Doolie Road at River Hwy/NC 150; more specifically identified as PIN #4637583756 and 4637597066. Approximate size is 19.6 acres. Existing land use is commercial, vacant, and residential. Allison said there were two separate, contiguous properties included in the request. The property which has road frontage on River Hwy. and Doolie Road is partially located in a transitional node as defined by the land development plan. The rear lot, which is located approximately 550’ off of River Hwy. is not located in the transitional node. Traffic and strip development are two concerns addressed in the Land Development Plan for this area. The applicant has included conditions in the request that would limit ingress and egress to Doolie Road. The staff recommends that only the front tract (first 500’ off River Hwy) be rezoned to GB(CUD). On April 1, 1998, the planning board in a 5-3 vote recommended the amendment of the land development plan and the rezoning of the property. Robert Jones, a principal with Dominion Construction, advised that the company wanted the property as a new office. He mentioned the house on the property would be the office. He said the Stafford family was in attendance and was in favor of the rezoning. Jones said the property was in a transitional or business node. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve an amendment to the Iredell County Land Development Plan and to approve the rezoning request of Residential Agricultural to General Business Conditional Use District and that the property be prohibited from the following uses: * bus repair and storage ¢ dairy products processing and distribution facilities * tire recapping (odorous emission concerns) * trucking terminals, transfers ¢ wholesale storage of gasoline and oil products VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; INTEGRITY HOMES PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9804-8: The owner/applicant for this request seeks to rezone property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business. The proposed use of the property would be to modify the existing structure to create five or six executive and administrative offices for Integrity Home Headquarters. The sales office will remain next door at the current location. Location of the property is on Flowerhouse Loop near Applehill Road; more specifically identified as PIN 47440860101. The property is 1.52 acres and the existing land use is residential. The surrounding land use is residential and commercial. The property is bordered by an existing Highway Business District and is located in a general commercial node as defined by the land development plan. On April 1, 1998, the planning board recommended approval in an 8-0 vote. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business as recommended by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to approve: ¢ Adoption of FY 1998-99 Budget Deliberation Meeting Schedule * Adoption of Fee Changes for Animal Control * Youth Services Collaboration Grants - (Permission to Apply for Grants - Library) * Permission for Coalition for Crime Prevention to Solicit on County Property * Adoption of April 7 and April 21, 1998 Minutes (Briefing and Regular) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Budget Deliberation Schedule Date Time Budget Presentation May 5 Budget Overview May 12 1-4 p.m. Budget Hearing May 19 7:00 p.m. Budget Workshop May 21 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. Budget Workshop May 26 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. Budget Workshop May 28 12 noon - 4:00 p.m. (if needed) Budget Adoption June 2 7:00 p.m. Fee Changes for Animal Control Current Proposed Impound fee for any livestock that has to be tranquilized or trailered (Including large birds; i.e., ostriches, rheas, etc.) none $50.00 Impound fee for small livestock (i.e., goats, pot-bellied pigs, etc.) none $25.00 Impound fee for reptiles none $25.00 Redemption fee for dogs $10.00 $25.00 Redemption fee for cats $10.00 $10.00 Redemption fee for small animals not listed above none $10.00 Board fee for cats and dogs $3.00/day $5.00/day Board fee for all animals none $5.00/day Dogs recruited as a service animal by a licensed organization $64.00 $20.00 Dogs adopted by a rescue group that absorbs the cost of spay/neuter & vaccinations $64.00 $20.00 Dogs adopted that are already spayed/neutered $20.00 $21.00 Cats adopted that are already spayed/neutered $5.00 $24.00 Dogs adopted that are not already spayed/neutered $64.00 $71.00 Cats adopted that are not already spayed/neutered $48.00 $55.00 Chemical immobilization fee hone $25.00 (When requested by animal owner & Animal Control doesn't transport animal) 9 Trap deposit (to be returned to person who brings trap in on-time & undamaged) Dog trap none $25.00 - Cat trap none $20.00 Raccoon trap none $20.00 Squirrel trap none $20.00 All traps destroyed or lost through negligence to be replaced at actual cost. YOUTH SERVICES COLLABORATION GRANTS: The library director has three grant proposals developed for Northview Elementary, Cool Springs Elementary and the American Renaissance Charter School. The grants are for up to $2,000 and no matching funds are required. Notification of grant awards will be made on June 1. All grant funds will be expended by April 15, 1999. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO SOLICIT ON COUNTY PROPERTY FROM COALITION FOR CRIME PREVENTION: This company, based out of Durham, N.C., would like to present a program entitled, “How Not to be Picked as a Victim of Crime” to various county departments. The program instructor offers safety items for purchase after the presentation, but does not use a “high-pressure technique.” (END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS) REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF MECK NECK AGREEMENT: |MOTION | by Chairman Haire to approve the following transfer documents as presented and recommended for approval by the County Attorney. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MECK NECK TRANSFER JOINT UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT This Agreement made as of November 18, 1997 by and between IREDELL COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, and MECKLENBURG COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Joint Resolution of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners and the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners on the transfer of Meck Neck from Mecklenburg County to Iredell County was approved by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on October 7, 1997 and by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners on November 18, 1997; and WHEREAS, the Resolution concluded that the area of Mecklenburg County known as Meck Neck should become a part of Iredell County and set forth the terms and conditions under which this should occur; and WHEREAS, the Joint Resolution provided for the preparation of an Interlocal Agreement between Mecklenburg County and Iredell County with respect to the proposed transfer of Meck Neck to Iredell County; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the fulfillment of the terms of this Agreement, Iredell County and Mecklenburg County agree as follows: 10 : Definition. For the purpose of this Agreement, "Meck Neck" is defined as being all that land in Mecklenburg County which is connected by land to Iredell County and not connected by land to Mecklenburg County and the area of Lake Norman in Mecklenburg County extending out from such land, all as more specifically defined in that draft legislation prepared with respect to the transfer of Meck Neck to Iredeli County included as Exhibit A to this Agreement. Zs Legislation. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners and the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners agree to present to their respective Legislative Delegations to the General Assembly draft legislation which would transfer the property known as Meck Neck from Mecklenburg County to Iredell County effective July 1, 1998 in the form as that included as Exhibit A to this Agreement. 3. Tuition Charges. Iredell County agrees to pay, on behalf of residents of Meck Neck, all tuition charges which might be imposed by the Iredell County Board of Education on children living in Meck Neck who attend schools operated by the Iredell County Board of Education from and after the effective date of this Agreement through the date that Meck Neck is transferred to Iredell County. 4. Compensation. Iredell County agrees to pay to Mecklenburg County during each of the first ten (10) fiscal years following the date of transfer of Meck Neck from Mecklenburg County to Iredell County the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per year plus the "Additional Amount" as defined below, if any, for each of the following nine (9) fiscal years. The Additional Amount is equal to the value of all real and personal property having a tax situs in Meck Neck which is subject to ad valorem taxation for each fiscal year for which a payment is to be made minus the value of all real and personal property having a tax situs in Meck Neck which is subject to ad valorem taxation during the Base Year divided by the tax value of all real and personal property having a tax situs in Meck Neck which is subject to ad valorem taxation during the Base Year times $100,000.00. The Base Year shall be the fiscal year in which the property is transferred to Iredeil County or the following fiscal year if the tax values of such real and personal property which is subject to ad valorem taxation in the following fiscal year is an amount less than the value in the fiscal year in which the property is transferred to Iredell County. The first payment to be made by Iredell County to Mecklenburg County, assuming transfer of Meck Neck will take place on July 1, 1998, shall be January 15, 1999, with subsequent payments to be made on January 15 of each of the following nine (9) fiscal years thereafter. If the transfer of Meck Neck takes place on some date after July 1, 1998, the first payment will be made on January 15 of the calendar year following the date of transfer of Meck Neck to Iredell County. Iredeil County shall certify to the Mecklenburg County Manager the value of all real and personal property having a tax situs in Meck Neck which is subject to ad valorem taxation during the Base Year as soon as it is determined. Iredell County shail also certify to the Mecklenburg County Manager the tax value information used to calculate the Additional Amount during each of the nine (9) years following the Base Year at the time the annual payments are made. a Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate when the tenth and final payment to be made by Iredell County to Mecklenburg County pursuant to Section 4 of this Agreement is made. EXHIBIT A A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO TRANSFER THE AREA OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY KNOWN AS MECK NECK TO IREDELL COUNTY. Section 1. The boundary line between Iredell County and Mecklenburg County is hereby changed and relocated so as to divest Mecklenburg County of the territory described below, which territory shall vest in and become part of Iredell County: That area commonly known as the Meck Neck, being ali that land in Mecklenburg County which is connected by land to Iredell County and not connected by land to Mecklenburg County, and the area of Lake Norman in Mecklenburg County around such land, all as more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at Latitude 35° at 29.466" North and Longitude 80° at 56.597” West (the “present location of Fixed Lighted Marker D1” as established by the global positioning system), and being approximately .3 mile south of the southerly most point of the Meck Neck Land Area); thence in a northeasterly direction in a straight line which passes through Latitude 35° at 30.024” North and Longitude 80° at 55.736” West (the "present location of Fixed Lighted Marker D5" as established by the global positioning system) to a point in the Mecklenburg County-Iredell County line located near where the old channel of Reeds Creek intersects said line; thence in a westerly direction with the Mecklenburg County-Iredel! County line to the point where said line intersects the Lincoln County line; thence in a southerly direction with the Mecklenburg County- Lincoln County line to the point where a straight line from the present location of Fixed Lighted Marker DS to the present location of Fixed Lighted Marker D1 extended would intersect with the Mecklenburg County-Lincoln County line; thence in a northeasterly direction with said straight line from the present location of Fixed Lighted Marker DS to the present location of Fixed Lighted Marker D1 extended to the Mecklenburg County- Lincoln County line to the present location of Fixed Lighted Marker D1, the point or place of BEGINNING. aoc, 2. (a) On and after July 1, 1998, all papers, documents and instruments required or permitted to be filed or registered, involving residents and property in the area described in Section 1 of this Act, shall be recorded in Iredell County. (b) All public records related to residents and property in the area described in Section 1 of this Act which were filed or recorded prior to July 1, 1998, in Mecklenburg County, shall remain in Mecklenburg County where filed or recorded, and such records shall be valid public records as to the property and persons involved even though they are recorded in Mecklenburg County, a county where the property is no longer located. (c) On and after July 1, 1998 all real and personal property in the area described in Section 1 of this Act which was subject to ad valorem taxation in that area on January 1. 1998 shall be subject to ad valorem taxes in Iredell County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 to the same extent as it would have been had it been located in Iredell County on January 1, 1998 except as hereinafter provided with respect to classified registered motor vehicles. On July 1, 1998, the Mecklenburg County Tax Administrator shall transfer to the Iredell County Tax Assessor the ad valorem tax listings and valuations for all real and persona! property subject to ad valorem taxation in the area described in Section 1 except classified motor vehicles which were registered in Mecklenburg County prior to July 1. 1998. For the fiscal year which begins July 1, 1998, all real and personal property in the area described in Section 1 of this Act which was subject to ad valorem taxation in that area on January 1, 1998 shall be assessed and taxed as follows: (1) The ad valorem property taxes assessed on all classified registered motor vehicles registered or listed between January 1, 1998 and June 30, 1998 shall be collected by the Mecklenburg County Tax Collector and all such taxes shall be retained by Mecklenburg County. The taxes on all classified registered motor vehicles registered after June 30, 1998 shall be assessed and collected by the Iredell County Tax Department. (2) The values established by the Mecklenburg County Tax Administrator on all personal property other than classified registered motor vehicles shall be used by the Iredell County Tax Assessor without adjustment in computing taxes due for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998. All such taxes shall be assessed and collected by the Iredell County Tax Department. (3) | The values established by the Mecklenburg County Tax Administrator on all real property shall be reduced by the Iredell County Tax Assessor by applying the difference between 100% of such values and the Iredell median ratio, as established by the Sales Assessment Ratio Study compiled by the North Carolina Department of Revenue as of January 1, 1998. The taxes determined by applying this method will be collected and retained by the Iredell County Tax Collector. (4) Beginning January 1, 1999, all property in the area described in Section 1 which is subject to ad valorem taxation shall be listed, assessed and taxed by Iredell County in the same manner as is prescribed by law for all other property located in Iredell County. (5) The final tax values of property subject to ad valorem taxation in the area described in Section 1 as of January 1, 1998 shall be determined by the Mecklenburg County Tax Administrator or the Mecklenburg County Board of Equalization and Review. Appeals to the North Carolina Property Tax Commission or to the courts shall be defended by Mecklenburg County, and Iredell County shall reimburse Mecklenburg County for all costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in connection with such appeals. (6) Any unpaid taxes or tax liens for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998 or for prior years on property subject to taxation in the area described in Section 1 of this Act shall continue to be valid and enforceabie by Mecklenburg County, including the foreclosure remedies provided for in G.S. Section 105-374 and 375, and the remedies of attachment and garnishment provided for in G.S. 105-366 through 368. Mecklenburg County shall supply Iredell County with a list of unpaid taxes as of July 1, 1998. Any such taxes collected by Iredell County shall be promptly paid to Mecklenburg County including accrued interest. (d) On July 1, 1998 Iredell County shail become fully responsible for completing the Street Assessment Program begun by Mecklenburg County pursuant to authority granted to counties by Article 9 of Chapter 153A to improve Blarney Road and Gainswood Drive to meet the State’s requirements for adding such roads to the State Secondary Road System, said roads being located within the area described in Section 1 of this Act. To the extent not already completed by July 1, 1998, Iredell County shall become responsible for preparing the Preliminary Assessment Roll, conducting the hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Roll Resolution, adopting the Final Assessment Roll Resolution, publishing the Notice of Confirmation of the Assessment Roll, and collecting the unpaid assessments. Should Mecklenburg County have paid the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the improvement work performed on said roads before the date that the area described in Section | of this Act is transferred to Iredell County, Iredell County will reimburse Mecklenburg County for said cost, to the extent not reimbursed by the property owners, within ninety (90) days of said transfer of the area described in Section 1 of this Act to Iredell County. (e) No cause of action, including criminal actions, involving persons or property in that area described in Section 1 of this Act which is pending on July 1, 1998 shall be abated, and such actions shall continue in Mecklenburg County. (f) The Board of Elections of Mecklenburg County shall immediately after July 1, 1998 transfer the voter registration records pertaining to persons residing in the area described in Section 1 of this Act to the Iredell County Board of Elections, and thereafter the registered voters so transferred shall be validly registered to vote in Iredell County. (g) The Jury Commission of each county shall revise its jury lists to add to or eliminate therefrom those persons subject to jury duty who reside in the area described in Section | of this Act, said revised jury lists to be effective July 1, 1998. (h) This Act does not affect the apportionment of members of the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate until the apportionment provided after the 2000 census shall become effective. The area described in Section 1 of this Act shall be transferred into the following election districts upon the effective date of this Act: The 43rd State House District, the 39th State Senate District, and the 22nd Judicial District. The area shall remain in the 10th Congressional District. Sec. 3. The Meck Neck Transfer Joint Undertaking Agreement made as of November 18, 1997 by and between Iredell County and Mecklenburg County is hereby ratified. Sec. 4. All laws and clauses of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed. Sec. 5. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1998. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SERIES RESOLUTION FOR 1998 SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS: County Attomey Pope reviewed this resolution and advised that the document was in order for approval. MOTION by Chairman Haire, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve the SERIES RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF IREDELL PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A $1,000,000 SPECIAL OBLIGATION BOND (SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PROJECT), SERIES 1998 OF SAID COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 210 OF THE BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING AND SECURING SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PROJECT) ADOPTED BY SAID BOARD ON APRIL 15, 1992. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Note: This resolution can be found in its entirety on pages / qi ot 200 Minute Book 7) ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 ANNOUNCEMENT) TOWN OF TROUTMAN PLANNING/ZONING BOARD (2 ANNOUNCEMENTS) IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (4 ANNOUNCEMENTS ) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (5 appts.): | MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to postpone these appointments until the May 19, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (1 appt.): [MOTION by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the May 19, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Tl Vv MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the May 19, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RV Vv Y J ] appt.): MOTION to postpone this appointment until the May 19, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. K T ITTE . MOTION Commissioner Fortner to postpone this appointment until the May 19, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn reported that the Mooresville Transfer Station was in full operation. He thanked Ron Weatherman, the Solid Waste Director, and Jim Vernon, Director of Support Services, for their work in managing and overseeing the new construction. Mashburn also thanked Susan Blumenstein, the finance director. for her assistance in the development and completion of the proposed FY 98-99 Iredell County Budget. CLOSED SESSIONS - Citing G.S. 143-318.11.(a)(5) - Property Acquisition, Chairman Haire moved to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to authorize the county manager to appropriate an additional $17,000 towards the purchase of property in the North Iredell section for the purpose of creating a transfer station facility. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 12, 1998, 1:00 p.m. (BUTGET OVERVIEW) in the South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: x Liles y Cmc_— if Clerk to the Board SERIES RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF IREDELL PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A $1,000,000 SPECIAL OBLIGATION BOND (SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PROJECT), SERIES 1998 OF SAID COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 210 OF THE BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING AND SECURING SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS (SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PROJECT) ADOPTED BY SAID BOARD ON APRIL 15, 1992. WHEREAS, under the Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina, including, particularly, the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Loan Program, being Chapter 159I of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended, the County of Iredell, North Carolina (the "County") is authorized and empowered: (i) to borrow money for the purpose of financing or refinancing the cost of the acquisition or construction of solid waste management projects and to issue special obligation bonds and notes for such purpose; and (ii) to agree to apply to the payment of such special obligation bonds or notes any available source or sources of revenues of the County specifically identified for such purpose, and to the extent that the generation of such revenues is within the power of the County, to enter into covenants to take action in order to generate such revenues, provided that such agreement to use such sources of revenues to make such payments or any such covenant to generate revenues does not constitute a pledge of the County’s taxing power; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a bond order (the "“Order") and a series resolution duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners for the County (the "Board") on April 15, 1992, the County has heretofore issued $6,465,000 aggregate principal amount of its Special Obligation Bonds (Solid Waste System Project), Series 1992 for, among other things, the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of the Improvements (as defined in the Order), $5,495,000 principal amount of which remains Outstanding (as defined in the Order); and WHEREAS, Section 210 of the Orde. authorizes, subject to compliance with the terms and conditions set forth therein, the issuance of additional special obligation bonds for the purpose of financing Additional Improvements (as defined in the Order) ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 210 of the Order and a series resolution duly adopted by the Board on April 22, 1993, the County has heretofore issued $3,770,000 aggregate principal amount of its Special Obligation Bonds (Solid Waste System Project), Series 1993 for, among other things, the purpose of financing the Additional Improvements described in said series resolution, $2,460,000 principal amount of which remains Outstanding; and WHEREAS, the Board deems it necessary at this time to authorize the issuance of an additional special obligation bond pursuant to Section 210 of the Order for the purpose of financing the Additional Improvements hereinafter described; now, therefore, The Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell, North Carolina DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, as follows: Section 1. Capitalized words and terms used in this resolution which are defined in the Order (hereinafter mentioned) shall have the same meanings in this resolution as such words and terms are given in the order. Section 2. Under the authority of the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Loan Program and pursuant to the provisions of Section 210 of the Order, the Board hereby authorizes a Special Obligation Bond (Solid Waste System Project), Series 1998 (the "Series 1998 Bond") of the County for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for paying the cost of constructing the Additional Improvements and paying expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 1998 Bond. The Additional Improvements are more particularly described in Exhibit A hereto, subject to change as the County may determine to be appropriate from time to time. Section 3. The Series 1998 Bond shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit C hereto, shall be dated as of May 15, 1998, shall consist of a single bond registered in the name of BB&T/Craigie Governmental Finance, shall be numbered R-1, shall be in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000, shall bear interest from its date at the rate of 4.27% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on the dates and in the amounts and shall mature on the dates and in the amounts set forth in the amortization schedule attached hereto as Exhibit B. Interest on the Series 1998 Bond shall be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of 12 months of 30 days each and shall be payable to the Owner by check mailed to its address as set forth in the registration books maintained by the Bond Registrar. Section 4. (a) Extraordinary Redemption. The Series 1998 Bond is subject to redemption in whole or in part at any time from Net Proceeds (as defined in the Order) which the Trustee shall transfer to a special account as provided in Section 708 (c) or Section 708(d) of the order, plus, in the case of a redemption pursuant to said Section 708(c), other available moneys as permitted by Section 708(a) of the Order, at least forty-five (45) days prior to the redemption date, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Series 1998 Bond to be redeemed together with the accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. (b) Optional Redemption. The Series 1998 Bond is subject to redemption, at the option of the County, in whole or in part on any date, at a redemption price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Series 1998 Bond being redeemed, plus accrued interest to the redemption date. (c) Notice of Redemption. At least fifteen (15) days before the redemption date of the Series 1998 Bond or any portion thereof, the Bond Registrar shall cause a notice of any such redemption signed by the Bond Registrar to be mailed, first clase, postage prepaid, to the Owner of the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof to be redeemed. On the date fixed for redemption, notice having been mailed in the manner provided in the Order, the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable at the redemption price provided therefor, plus accrued interest to such date. If there has been delivered to the Trustee or the Bond Registrar and the Trustee or the Bond Registrar is then holding, in trust, money or Defeasance Obligations, or a combination of both, sufficient to pay the redemption price of the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, interest on the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof called for redemption shall cease to accrue, such Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof shall cease to be entitled to any benefit or security under the Order or to be deemed Outstanding; and the Owner of such Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof shall have no rights in respect thereof except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. ; Investment Obligations (as defined in the Order) acquired with money credited to any fund or account established under the Order shall be held by or under the control of the Trustee or a Depositary and while so held shall be deemed at all times to be part of such fund or account in which such money was originally held. Except as provided in the Order or any Series Resolution, any interest accruing and any profit realized or loss resulting from the disposition of such Investment Obligations shall be credited to, or charged against, the fund or account of which it is a part. Section 5. The form, terms and provisions of the Bond Purchase Agreement, to be dated as of May 14, 1998 (the “Bond Purchase Agreement"), by and between BB&T/Craigie Governmental Finance (the "Purchaser") and the Local Government Commission of North Carolina (the "LGC") are hereby approved in all respects and the Chairman of the Board, County Manager or Director of Finance and Administrative Services of the County is hereby authorized and directed to approve, by execution and delivery, the Bond Purchase Agreement in substantially the form presented to this meeting together with such changes, modifications, insertions and deletions as he or she, with the advice of counsel, may deem necessary and appropriate; such execution and delivery shall be conclusive evidence of the approval and authorization thereof by the County. Section 6. The Board hereby approves the action of the LGC in awarding the Series 1998 Bond to the Purchaser at the price of $1,000,000. Section 7. The proceeds of the Series 1998 Bond shall be deposited to the credit of the Series 1998 Subaccount in the Construction Fund, which Subaccount is hereby established and shall be held in trust for the sole and exclusive purpose of paying the Cost of the Additional Improvements. Section 8. The Trustee is hereby appointed Bond Registrar for the Series 1998 Bond. Section 9. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Order or this Series Resolution, the Bond Registrar shall not register the transfer of the Series 1998 Bond to any pereon other than a bank, an insurance company or a similar financial institution unless the Series 1998 Bond is rated "BBB-" or higher by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services or "Baa3" or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or such transfer has been previously approved by the Local Government Commission. This section may not be amended without the prior written consent of the Local Government Commission. Section 10. The County represents that it reasonably expects that it and all subordinate entities thereof will not issue in the aggregate more than $10,000,000 of tax-exempt obligations (not counting private-activity bonds except for qualified 501(c) (3) bonds as defined in the Code) during calendar year 1998. In addition, the County hereby designates the Series 1998 Bond as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation" for the purposes of Section 265(b) (3) of the Code. Section 11. The Board hereby adopts those portions of the County's budget ordinance for the fiscal year of the County ending June 30, 1998 establishing rates and assessments for the Solid Waste System (as defined in the Order) as its Rate Resolution under Section 501 of the Order and states its intent, which is not legally binding, to operate the Solid Waste System in such a manner as to generate Solid Waste System Revenues (as defined in the Order) in an amount sufficient to cover all expenses of the Solid Waste System, including Current Expenses (as defined in the Order), debt service, the maintenance of required reserves and capital outlay. Section 12. So long as the Purchaser is the registered owner of the Series 1998 Bond, the County covenants that it will send to the Purchaser, by first class mail, postage prepaid, a copy of each notice, report and document which it is required, pursuant to the Order, to provide to the Trustee. Section 13. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, County Manager, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners and Director of Finance and Administrative Services are hereby authorized to perform the duties imposed on an Authorized Officer by the Order. Section 14. The officers, agents and employees of the County and the officers and agents of the Trustee and the Bond Registrar are hereby authorized and directed to do all acts and things required of them by the provisions of the Series 1998 Bond, the Order, the Bond Purchase Agreement and this Series Resolution for the full, punctual and complete performance of the terms, covenants, provisions and agreements therein and herein. Section 15. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. EXHIBIT A Description of Additional Improvements The Additional Im provements include the construction and equipping of a i2-acre lined landfill cell Date 05/15/1998 08/15/1996 11/15/1998 02/15/1999 05/15/1999 08/15/1999 11/15/1999 02/15/2000 05/15/2000 08/15/2000 11/15/2000 02/15/2001 05/15/2001 08/15/2001 11/15/2001 02/15/2002 05/15/2002 08/15/2002 11/15/2002 02/15/2003 05/15/2003 08/15/2003 11/15/2003 02/15/2004 05/15/2004 Total $ EXHIBIT B AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE Total Payment elle 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 $7,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 47,452.63 Interest $ -0- 10,675.00 10,282.40 9,885.61 9,464.58 9,079.27 8,669.63 8,255.63 7,837.29 7,414.30 6,986.89 6,554.92 6,118.34 $,677.320 §,231.14 4,780.43 4,324.90 3,664.51 3,399.22 2,928.94 2,453.65 1,973.28 1,487.79 997.12 501.28 Principal $ -0- 36,777.63 37,470.23 37,567.02 37,968.05 38,373.36 38,783.00 39,197.00 39,615.43 40,038.33 40,465.74 40,897.71 41,334.29 41,775.33 42,221.49 42,672.20 43,127.73 43,588.12 44,053.42 44,523.69 44,998.96 45,479.35 45,964.64 46,455.51 46,951.35 $1.138,863 12 $138,863.12$1,000,000.00 Balance $1,000,000.00 963,222.37 926,052.14 688,485.12 850,517.07 612,143.71 773,360.71 734,163.71 694,548.28 654,509.95 614,044.21 573,146.50 531,812.21 490,036.68 447,815.19 405,142.99 362,015.26 318,427.14 274,373.72 229,850.03 184,651.05 139,371.70 93,406.86 46,951.35 0.00 EXHIBIT C {Form of Series 1998 Bond] $1,000,000 United States of America State of North Carolina COUNTY OF IREDELL SPECIAL OBLIGATION BOND (SOLID WASTE SYSTEM PROJECT) , SERIES 1998 The County of Iredell, North Carolina (herein sometimes called the "County"), for value received hereby promises to pay, solely from the sources provided therefor as hereinafter set forth, to BB&T/CRAIGIE GOVERNMENTAL FINANCE or registered assigns or legal representative, the principal sum of ONE MILLION DOLLARS in quarterly installments on the dates and in the amounts set forth in the amortization schedule attached hereto as SCHEDULE I, in any coin or currency of the United States of America which on the date of payment thereof is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts, and to pay, solely from said sources, to the person in whose name this bond (or one or more Predecessor Bonds, as defined in the order hereinafter mentioned), is registered at the close of business on the regular record date for such interest, which shall be the lst day of the calendar month in which an interest payment date is scheduled (the "Regular Record Date"), by the Bond Registrar to such person at its address as it appears on the bond registration books of the County, interest on the unpaid portion of said principal sum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of 12 months of 30 days each, from the date of this bond or from the February 15, May 15, August 15 or November 15 next preceding the date of authentication to which interest shall have been paid, unless such date of authentication is a February 15, May 15, August 15 or November 15 to which interest shall have been paid, in which case from such date, on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 in each year, commencing August 15, 1998, in like coin or currency, at the rate of 4.27% per annum, until payment of said principal sum. Any such interest not so punctually paid shall forthwith cease to be payable to the person who was the registered owner on such Regular Record Date and may be paid to the person in whose name this bond (or one or more Predecessor Bonds) is registered at the close of business on a Special Record Date, as defined in the Order, for the payment of such defaulted interest to be fixed by the Trustee hereinafter mentioned, notice whereof being given to registered owners not more than fifteen (15) days and not less than ten (10) days prior to such Special Record Date, or may be paid in any other lawful manner not inconsistent with the requirements of applicable law or any securities exchange on which the bonds may be listed and upon such notice as may be required by such law or exchange, all as more fully provided in the order. The amounts representing interest are payable by check mailed by First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, Raleigh, North Carolina, or any successor bond registrar (the "Bond Registrar") to the registered owner hereof as of the Regular Record Date preceding the interest payment date at ite address as it appears on the registration books of the Bond Registrar. During the time that BB&T/Craigie Governmental Finance is the registered owner of this bond, payment of the installments of principal and interest when due and payable on this bond shall be made at such place as BB&T/Craigie Governmental Finance, as the case may be, shall designate, without presentation or surrender hereof, and, during any such time as an assignee thereof is the registered owner of this bond, payment of the installments of principal when due and payable on this bond shall be made at the office of the Bond Registrar, upon the presentation and surrender hereof. Upon receipt of said payments of principal, written acknowledgment of the receipt thereof shall be given promptly to the Bond Registrar, and the County shall be fully discharged of its obligation on this bond to the extent of the payment so made. Upon final payment this bond shall be surrendered to the Bond Registrar for cancellation. This bond is a duly authorized special obligation bond of the County, designated "Special Obligation Bond (Solid Waste System Project), Series 1998" (the “Series 1998 Bond"), issued for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for (i) paying the cost of constructing certain additional improvements described in the Series Resolution (as hereinafter defined) (the "Additional Improvements") to the Solid Waste System (as defined in the Order), and (ii) paying expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 1998 Bond. The Series 1998 Bond is issued under and pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina, including the North Carolina Solid Waste Management Loan Program, being Chapter 159I of the General Statutes of North Carolina (the “Enabling Act"), a bond order duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners for the County (the "“Board") on April 15, 1992 (such bond order, together with all orders supplemental thereto as therein permitted, being herein called the "Order") and a series resolution duly adopted by the Board on May 5, 1998 (the “Series Resolution"). The Order provides for the igsuance from time to time under the conditions, limitations and re icti therein set forth of additional bonds to provide Sines Eon aeactee all or any part of the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping any Additional Improvements, to provide funds for completing payment of the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping any Additional Improvements, to refund any bonds issued under the Order or, to the extent permitted by law, other indebtedness (the Series 1998 Bond, the County’s Special Obligation Bonds (Solid Waste System Project), Series 1992 and Series 1993 and any such additional bonds being herein collectively called the "Bonds") and to pay any indebtedness incurred or assumed by the County for any purpose for which Bonde may be issued. The Order also provides for the incurrence or assumption by the County of additional indebtedness payable from Obligated Revenues, hereinafter mentioned, on a parity with all Bonds {such indebtedness and the Bonds being herein collectively called “Parity Indebtedness") under the conditions, limitations and restrictions therein set forth. Reference is hereby made to the Order for provisions, among others, with respect to the custody and application of the proceeds of the Bonds the collection and disposition of Obligated Revenues, as defined in the Order, the nature and extent of the security for the Bonds and any other Parity Indebtedness thereby created, the terms and conditions on which the Bonds of each series are or may be issued or other Parity Indebtedness may be incurred or assumed, the rights, duties and obligations of the County, the Bond Registrar and the Trustee and the rights of the registered owners of the Bonds. A certified copy of the Order is on file at the principal corporate trust office of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, in the City of Raleigh, North Carolina (the "Trustee"). By the : acceptance of this bond, the registered owner hereof ass all of the provisions of the Order. — 22 The Order provides for the creation of a special fund designated the "Iredell County, North Carolina Solid Waste System Bond Fund" (the "Bond Fund"), which special fund is made available for and charged with the payment of the principal of and the interest on all Bonds and any other Parity Indebtedness, and algo provides for the deposit to the credit of said special fund of the Solid Waste System Revenues, as defined in the Order, after provision has been made for the payment of Current Expenses, as defined in the Order, to the extent and in the manner provided in the Order. The Order further provides for transfers to the credit of the Bond Fund of Obligated Revenues other than Solid Waste System Revenues and from other especial funds created by the Order and made available thereunder to make up any deficiencies in said Fund with respect to all Bonds, all to the extent and in the manner provided in the Order. The Order provides for the charging by the County of rates, fees and charges for the use of and for the services furnished by the Solid Waste System in order to produce at all times sufficient Solid Waste System Revenues, together with any moneys transferred by the County for the payment of Current Expenses, the Obligated Revenues other than the Solid Waste System Revenues and certain other funds, to pay the Current Expenses and to pay the principal of and interest on all Parity Indebtedness as the same shall become due. The Solid Waste System Revenues, after provision has been made for the payment of Current Expenses, and the Obligated Revenues other than Solid Waste System Revenues (collectively the "Obligated Revenues") are pledged by the Order to the payment of the principal of and the interest and any redemption premium on the Bonds and other Parity Indebtedness as provided in the Order. The Bonds shall not be deemed to constitute a debt, liability or obligation of the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision thereof, other than the County, and the County is not obligated to pay the Bonds or other Indebtedness except from the Obligated Revenues or moneys made available therefor under the Order and any such use of such sources will not constitute a pledge of the County’s taxing power. Neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the State of North Carolina or the County or any political subdivision of either of them is pledged to the payment of the principal of and the interest and any redemption premium on the Bonds, and no Owner of Bonds has the right to compel the exercise of the taxing power by the State of North Carolina or the County or any political subdivision of either of them in connection with any default thereon. The Bonds are issuable in fully-registered form in such denominations as the Board may by resolution determine. At the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar, in the manner and subject to the limitations and conditions provided in the Order, Bonds may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of Bonds of the same series and maturity, of authorized denominations and bearing interest at the same rate. The transfer of this bond is registrable by the registered owner hereof in person or by his attorney or legal representative at the principal corporate trust office of the Bond Registrar but only in the manner and subject to the limitations and conditions provided in the Order and upon surrender and cancellation of this bond. Upon any such registration of transfer the County shall execute and the Bond Registrar shall authenticate and deliver in exchange for this bond a new Bond or Bonds, registered in the name of the transferee, of authorized denominations, in aggregate principal amount equal to the principal amount of this bond, of the same series and maturity and bearing interest at the same rate. The County or the Bond Registrar may make a charge for every such exchange or registration of transfer of Bonds gufficient to reimburse it for any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to such exchange or registration of transfer, but no other charge shall be made to 23 any registered owner for the privilege of exchanging or registering the transfer of Bonds. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Order or the Series Resolution, the Bond Registrar shall not register the transfer of the Series 1998 Bond to any person other than a bank, an insurance company or a similar financial institution unless the Series 1998 Bond is rated "BBB-" or higher by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services or "Baa3" or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or such transfer has been previously approved by the Local Government Commission of North Carolina. The Series 1998 Bond is subject to redemption at any time, in whole or in part, from the Net Proceeds (as defined in the order) received by the County in the event of any accident, destruction, theft or taking by eminent domain or condemnation with respect to the Solid Waste System and, in the case of redemption in whole, other available moneys, provided that such other moneys do not exceed an amount equal to one-third of the proceeds received by the County, credited towards the redemption of the Series 1998 Bond by the County pursuant to the Series Resolution, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Series 1998 Bond to be redeemed together with accrued interest to the redemption date. The Series 1998 Bond is also subject to redemption, at the option of the County, in whole or in part, at any time, at a redemption price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the Series 1998 Bond to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the redemption date. At least fifteen (15) days before the redemption date of the Series 1998 Bond or any portion thereof, the Bond Registrar shall cause a notice of any such redemption signed by the Bond Registrar to be mailed, first class, postage prepaid, to the Owner of the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof to be redeemed. on the date fixed for redemption, notice having been mailed in the manner provided in the Order, the Series 1996 Bond or portion thereof called for redemption shall be due and payable at the redemption price provided therefor, plus accrued interest to such date. If there has been delivered to the Trustee or the Bond Registrar and the Trustee or the Bond Registrar is then holding, in trust, money or Defeasance obligations, or a combination of both, sufficient to pay the redemption price of the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof to be redeemed plus accrued interest to the date of redemption, interest on the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof called for redemption shall cease to accrue, the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof shall cease to be entitled to any benefit or security under the Order or to be deemed outstanding; and the Owner of the Series 1998 Bond or portion thereof shall have no rights in respect thereof except to receive payment of the redemption price thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of redemption. The registered owner of this bond shall have no right to enforce the provisions of the Order or to institute action to enforce the provisions therein, or to take any action with respect to any event of default under the Order, or to institute, appear in or defend any suit or other proceeding with respect thereto, except as provided in the Order. In certain events, on the conditions, in the manner and with the effect set forth in the Order, the principal of all Bonds then outstanding under the Order may become or may be declared due and payable before the stated maturities thereof, together with the interest accrued thereon. Modifications or alterations of the Order may be made by the County only to the extent and in the circumstances permitted by the Order. As declared by the Enabling Act, this bond is an investment security within the meaning of and for all the purposes of Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of North Carolina. This bond is issued with the intent that the laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern its construction. All acts, conditions and things required by the Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina, the Order and the Series Resolution to happen, exist and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this bond have happened, exist and have been performed as so required. This bond shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose or be entitled to any benefit or security under the Order until this bond shall have been authenticated by the execution by the Bond Registrar of the certificate of authentication endorsed hereon. (END OF SERIES 1998 SPECIAL OBLIGATION BOND DOC UMENT) IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET MEETING MINUTES MAY 12, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 12, 1998, from 1:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m., for a budget meeting. The meeting was held in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner ABSENT: Alice M. Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mr. Mashburn distributed 98-99 budgetary requests from the college. He mentioned this information was different from what was in the budget books. NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Mashburn mentioned the association was increasing member dues in 98-99. FUND BALANCE: Blumenstein shared an updated Schedule A for the budget books. The new amount for undesignated, unreserved fund balance as of June 30, 1998, is now estimated to be $10,759,664. (The fund balance equals 14.93% of the 98-99 budgeted expenditures.) PERSONNEL POSITIONS REQUESTED FOR 98-99: The county manager advised that 30.1 positions had been requested by department heads. The manager is recommending an increase of 25.15 positions. If approved, the total number of personnel positions for Iredell County would be 645.15. UPDATE FORE-MAIL/INTERNET PROJECT: The county manager said Internet lines had been installed for most departments. The e-mail project should be completed by the end of the year. COMMISSIONERS’ BUDGET: No changes - - the manager advised that some overtime hours had been added to reflect a fluctuating workweek for the clerk. PERSONNEL BUDGET: The manager noted that an Office Assistant IV (60%) was being requested for the personnel office. This individual would be shared with the tax collector’s office during peak times. In addition, new software has been requested that will be shared with the payroll division. The new software will streamline the functions of both offices and will enable biweekly payroll. It was mentioned that employees working overtime sometimes had to wait six weeks before being paid. Commissioner Fortner asked about paying overtime rather than hiring additional employees. Mashburn said this was being done in some departments. He mentioned the necessity to abide by the Fair Labor Standards Act and a need to reimburse for overtime sooner than six weeks. FINANCE BUDGET: No changes VETERANS SERVICES: No changes COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: No changes, but discussion to continue on another date. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Briefing) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular Meeting). VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPROVED: (7-22 - Sf “4 C Mor Lae Clerk to the Board File: May 12 budget min IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 19, 1998 BRIEFING MINUTES The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 5:00 p.m., in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director William Allison, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Planner Kim Gallyon, Recreation Director Ray Rabe, Health Director Brent Weisner, Tax Assessor Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. COUNSELING CENTER OF IREDELL’S REQUEST FOR FUNDS IN 98-99 BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn explained the reasons behind shifting the Counseling Center’s appropriation of $23,150 to Crossroads Behavioral Center. Mr. David Swain has reported that Crossroads can draw down additional funds from the State if this is done. Crossroads could then contract with the Counseling Center for the full $23,150. Mashburn advised that when he first discussed this with the Counseling Center’s director there didn’t seem to be any resistance. Now, it seems there is opposition to this method. REQUEST FROM YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (YSA) FOR APPROVAL OF FY 98-99 COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE (CBA) FUNDING PLAN: Mr. Carl Duncan, Vice Chairman for the YSA Board, advised that $200,718 would be allocated for the regular portion of CBA funding in the upcoming year. In addition, $35,618 will be appropriated for restitution. He mentioned that I-Care had submitted a proposal; however, the committee decided more information was needed. Duncan said I-Care might resubmit a proposal for remaining restitution funds. The YSA Committee’s recommendation for program funding is: YSA RECOMMENDATION PROGRAM 98-99 REQUEST 98-99 Residential Services (formerly Youth Home) $ 102,200 $ 102,200 Counseling Center 60,000 60,000 SCAN 31,970 31,970 I-CARE 13,690 Juvenile Court Services 5,500 $ 213,360 Restitution $ 5,000 FUNDING AVAILABLE $200,718 + (restitution) 35,618 SNOW CREEK ROAD NON-OWNER PETITION: William Allison explained recent developments on this matter. He mentioned that since the planning board heard this case the percentages have went down and then came back up. Allison said the staff did not feel this request, if approved, would be considered spot zoning. Chairman Haire asked how the staff would verify deeded property done recently (yesterday). Allison said the staff would see if it had been recorded. He mentioned that if the planning board did not have an opportunity to review the transaction it should not be considered. Commissioner Johnson mentioned that a cut-off time needed to be established for non-owner petitions. It was the consensus of the board to discuss this at the next meeting (June 2, 1998). Ron Smith shared the following percentages for this case (as of 4:30 p.m.). Owners” - 28 in favor (72%) and 11 against (28%) Properties - 38 in favor (75%) and 13 against (25%) Acreage - 3,053 acres in favor (95%) and 156 acres against (5%) COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn shared the following information. ¢ Mr. David Bunch, a volunteer at the public library, was featured recently in a local newspaper. The article discussed the many years of valuable volunteer service given by Mr. Bunch. * Alexander County recently signed the agreement for Iredell County inspectors to aid in the inspection of a new school. * Senator Phillips has advised that he will sponsor a bill in the General Assembly for the increase in officer/court fees. * Rabies is still a problem. It has now infected livestock. ° Proposed Reclassification of Lookout Shoals Lake in Alexander, Catawba and Iredell Counties: The planning supervisor advised that this area was already in a WSIV-PA classification. The reclassification should not have much impact. A public hearing will be conducted by the N.C. Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources on June 18, 1998, at Statesville City Hall. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m., for a refreshment break prior to the 7:00 p.m. meeting. APPROVED: he on LITE o. C Ayre C7 Clerk to the Board File: May 19 Briefing IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 19, 1998 MINUTES _ The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 19, 1998, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director William Allison, Planning Supervisor Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL GUESTS: Chairman Haire welcomed boy scouts from Mt. Mourne Troop #173. The young men visiting were: Jared Greene, Taylor Blank and Mark Henderson. ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to delete the closed session designated for discussion of a legal matter - - G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD © FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES/DIAKONOS, INC., - REQUEST FOR DONATION OR LEASE OF OLD TRI-COUNTY DETOXIFICATION CENTER PROPERTY (WILSON LEE BOULEVARD): Gary West, Executive Director of Fifth Street, said this agency was in need of additional space. Several uses of the former detox center are proposed since the property is in close proximity to Fifth Street Ministries. West explained that Fifth Street would not have the financial means to purchase the property. He also said Fifth Street paid the Iredell-Statesville School System ten dollars per year for usage of an old school building site. The county manager advised that the detox center was jointly owned with Rowan County. He mentioned Rowan County did not have a problem with the proposed leasing arrangement. There is a modular unit on the property, but it has been transferred to Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare. MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to lease the detoxification center property to Fifth Street Ministries at $10 per year with the following stipulations. @ Fifth Street will maintain the property. @ Fifth Street will pay the utility costs. @ Fifth Street will vacate the property if Iredell/Rowan Counties determine a future need for the site (the counties to give proper notice to Fifth Street). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. FY 98-99 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET (public comments): The following individuals spoke regarding the proposed budget. Mark Lancaster, representing the Lake Norman Marine Commission, expressed concerns about water quality and erosion. Lancaster discussed upcoming events and projects sponsored by the marine commission. He mentioned that a “safety sticker” program was being reviewed and the county attorney might be asked for assistance. Dave Maupin, representing Family Violence Prevention, discussed the services rendered by this agency. A request for $9,500 has been submitted. The county staff has held all special appropriations, other than formula-based, at last year’s funding. With this being the case, Family Violence would remain at $3,500 for 98-99. Maupin asked for more money. Roy West, representing The Counseling Center of Iredell, spoke about the diversion of $23,150 to Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare. The county staff has recommended that Crossroads contract with the Counseling Center since Crossroads will be able to draw down more funding from the state government. Commissioner Johnson asked if the Counseling Center would object to this method if there was a guarantee the contracting would be for the full amount ($23,150). West said the board of directors had not officially met and discussed the matter. He mentioned a problem with an “out-of-county outfit controlling the funds.” Commissioner Fortner said she had talked to the Crossroads director and was advised that the full $23,150 would be returned to the Counseling Center using a contracted method. The county manager said the Counseling Center would remain an independent agency, and that by contracting, this agency would not be limited in services. If administrative costs are incurred, this amount would be taken from any money drawn down from the state. Terry Masiello, representing Piedmont Mediation, said she had reviewed the proposed budget, especially the special appropriation section. She mentioned that some of the agencies receiving funds charged for services, and the mediation center did not charge. Commissioner Fortner asked how the program was funded. Masiello said 50% came from the state, the local United Way agencies along with the one in Taylorsville fund the program, and some money came through the mediation foundation. Masiello requested that she be advised of the reason if no funding was approved for her agency in FY 98-99. No one else spoke about the FY 98-99 Iredell County Budget. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session to hear comments on a rezoning request. SNOW CREEK ROAD NON-OWNER PETITION: William Allison said this request was to rezone property in a designated area from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District. The initial staff report listed 71% of the property owners in favor (27 signed the petition and 11 did not). The size of the tract is approximately 3,211 acres with land use being residential and vacant. Allison said the proposed district boundary line and actual coverage area predominately followed property lines and natural features. At the April |, 1998, planning board meeting, a petition in opposition was submitted. The petition included four names that were also on the original list submitted earlier to the planning staff. Allison noted this amendment lowered the percentage in favor of the request to 58%. In addition, a deeded right-of-way was found to be left out of the request. This strip was included in the area, but not counted in the percentages as an individually owned property. In conclusion, Allison stated the percentages as of May 19 were 72% of property owners in favor and 28 against. In reference to ownership of the 2 acreage, 95% were in favor and 5% were opposed. Robert Taylor (opposition): Asked how the percentages had changed. Allison advised that Mrs. Helen Wooten had brought in additional material (4 signatures). Helen Wooten (advocate): Requested that Snow Creek Church not be involved. Allison said it would not be appropriate to count the church in the percentages; however, it was not appropriate to delete it from the listing. Jerry Mishoe (opposition): Advised he was the Administrative Chairman for the Snow Creek Church Board. The church board voted against the R-20 zoning. Jim Rickert, Jr. (opposition): Complained that citizens had to contend with too many laws and regulations. Did not want the R-20 zoning. Jane Burris (opposition): “I was born and raised in this area. I do not live in the city and this is by choice.” David Rule (opposition): Recently renovated a 100-year-old farmhouse. Wife would like to place a beauty shop in back of the property. Complained this could not be accomplished if the R-20 zoning was approved. James Rickert, Sr. (opposition): Mentioned that four generations of the Rickert family had lived, or were living, on the road. Advised that if his home burned down, he would not have the financial means to rebuild. He would not be able to place a mobile home on the site if the zoning was approved. Clarence Bitts (opposition): Wanted the area to remain residential agricultural for his grandchildren. John Rickert (opposition): Mentioned he had a 16-year-old son and the two of them had discussed opening a business together on the property. William Mason (opposition): Mentioned his land was in two tracts and asked if it would be permissible for his wife to sign against the petition. Mentioned the Bill of Rights and the free enterprise clause. Lawrence Cowan (opposition): Indicated he lived in the area and was a member of the church; however, he was speaking in opposition for his father who owned land in the proposed district. Robert Taylor (opposition): Mentioned that if the area became R-20, it was not fair that farmers would be able to have mobile homes on their property for “hired hands,” but that other property owners but would be prohibited from having them (mobile homes). Elizabeth Rule (opposition): Asked why farming could be done but other businesses were prohibited in R-20 zoning. Becky Mishoe (opposition): Stated the initial problem started because people were afraid a “trailer park” was moving into the area. Janet Hall (advocate): Mentioned she did not want her property devalued by mobile home developments. Also suggested that the planning board investigate exemptions for the elderly and young in zoning areas. Michael McLain (advocate); Stated he wanted to protect the community and did not want “trailers.” Sam Hall (advocate): Mentioned the land owners in the district did not want mobile homes. He also mentioned that the planning staff had done an excellent job in talking to the community about the zoning options. Hall said that RU-R zoning had been offered, but that only nine people were agreeable to this type of district. Jane Burris (opposition): Stated the church was not a tax paying entity, but the members were taxpayers, and that they also voted in elections. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. Commissioner Stewart asked the percentage with the elimination of the church. Allison said the church was never counted as a favorable vote. Allison said the percentages on the request were: Property Owners Acreage (3.211 acres) Total Properties (51) 72% in favor (28) 95% in favor 75% in favor 28% against (11) 5% against 25% against Mr. Allison said that under North Carolina law, farming/agriculture was exempt from zoning. Mobile homes are permitted on farms, but the tax office has to show the property as being for farm use. Commissioner Boone asked the lowest percentage approved by the commissioners. Allison said the Troutman Farm Road zoning had 75.4%. Commissioner Johnson asked the audience members in opposition if they would be agreeable to RU-R zoning. Basically everyone with the exception of one or two stood up indicating acceptance of RU-R. Chairman Haire asked the audience members advocating the request if they would be agreeable to RU-R zoning. A member of the audience asked for a definition of this type of zoning. Allison said some double wide mobile homes were permitted. Some single wides might be permitted. There are some restrictions, e.g., roof, deck, etc. The RU-R does permit some home occupations. None of the advocates for R-20 were agreeable to RU-R zoning. MOTION) by Commissioner Fortner to rezone the Snow Creek Road property (Case #9804- 1) from Residential Agricultural to R-20 Single Family Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Boone/Johnson). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ABANDONMENT OF ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR: © A section of SR 1847 Speaks Road (intersection with Tabor Road): Allison said this abandonment was requested because of a change in alignment associated with an improvement project at the intersection of SR-1847 and SR-1845 Tabor Road. The section to be abandoned has a total of 450 linear feet. © Sections of SR 2135 Shaw Road (change in alignment): Allison advised this abandonment was because of a change in alignment associated with an improvement project currently underway. The sections to be abandoned have a total of 1,583 linear feet. ®@ Asection of SR 192] Bethany Road (improvement project): The planning supervisor said this abandonment was also associated with an improvement project. The section to be abandoned has a total of 1,200 linear feet. © A section of SR 1517 Cannon Road (change in alignment): Allison explained this abandonment was because of a change of alignment associated with an improvement project at the intersection of SR- 1006 Island Ford Road and SR 1517 Cannon Road. The section to be abandoned has a total of 1620 linear feet. MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Department of Transportation’s requests for road maintenance abandonments of: © A section of SR 1847 Speaks Road @ Sections of SR 2135 Shaw Road @ A section of SR 1921 Bethany Road @ A section of SR 1517 Cannon Road VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM PLANNING/ZONING OFFICE FOR: A Approval for Letter of Credit (Seven Springs Subdivision) A Reduction of Letter of Credit (Windemere Island Subdivision & Bridge) & Release of Cash Bond (Windward Pointe Subdivision Phase 2): William Allison explained the various requests and said they were in order for approval. MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following three items. Approval of Letter of Credit #0103 for Terratek, Inc. and the Seven Springs Subdivision located off Chestnut Grove Road on Seven Springs Loop. ion of Letter of Credit #97-140 for Water’ e Properties, LLC and the Windemere Island Subdivision and Bridge located off East Mombo Road at the end of Windemere Island Road. (A balance of $1,713,942 will remain after the deduction of $586,068) Release of Cash Bond Receipt #10932 for the Windward Pointe Subdivision Phase 2 in the amount of $7,500. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT (EXTENSION) WITH BARIUM SPRINGS HOME FOR CHILDREN (July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999): The county manager explained the current agreement did not expire until June 30, 1998; however, a new contract needed to accompany the FY 98-99 CBA program agreements. (The CBA agreement needs to be submitted in early June.) MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Barium Springs Home for Children agreement (July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM YOUTH SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF FY 98-99 COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE FUNDING PLAN: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the funding plan recommended by the Youth Services Advisory Committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (A chart showing the Youth Services Advisory Committee's recommendation can be found in the briefing minutes of this date.) REQUEST FROM HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL OF FY 98-99 COUNTY FUNDING PLAN: Anna Rice, Chairman, and Anne Johnson, Vice Chairman of the HCCBG Committee, explained the funding proposal at the briefing meeting. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the HCCBG funding proposal and to authorize Chairman Haire to sign the documents. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TASK FORCE FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR FUNDS REGARDING EQUIPMENT FOR IREDELL ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: Mrs. Pam Navey, director of Appropriate Punishment Options, would like to submit a $7,560 application for state discretionary funds. The money would be used for a computer lab at the Iredell County Day Reporting Center. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to authorize Budget Amendment #42A and to grant permission to apply for funds to be used for the computer lab. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #s 43,44, and 45: Susan Blumenstein, the finance director gave the following purposes for the amendments. #43 - 1. Recognize interest earned on bond proceeds & appropriate for payment of issuance cost and additional capital outlay to school systems 2. Reclassify funds from debt service to capital outlay add Recognize revenue received for increased Transportation Service Grant & Appropriation to outside agencies #45 1. Recognize revenues received from Federal Equity Sharing Program & other seized funds 2. Recognize revenue from Commissary Sales & Appropriate to purchase of stock & other items MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve Budget Amendment #s 43, 44, and 45 as were requested and explained by Mrs. Blumenstein. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT #46: Mr. Ray Rabe, the health director, explained during the agenda briefing that additional school health funds ($500) had been awarded. The money needs to be used before June 30, 1998, and the staff would like to purchase head lice medication for low-income eligible school children. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to authorize Budget Amendment #46 as was requested by the health director. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APRIL RELEASES AND REFUNDS: The tax assessor, during the agenda briefing, recommended approval of the April 1998 releases and refunds. MOTION| by Chairman Haire to approve the following releases and refunds as were recommended for approval by the tax assessor. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Releases for the Month of April, 1998 21,088.39 Breakdown of Releases: County 12,820.13 Solid Waste 270.00 E.Alex.Fire #1 7.52 Shepherd's Fire #2 47.96 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 58.13 All County Fire #4 558.41 Statesville City 2,450.81 Statesville Downtown 32.95 Mooresville Town 3,750.40 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 883.05 Harmony 19.43 Love Valley 6.45 Troutman 183.15 Refunds for the Month of April, 1998 Breakdown of Refunds: County 151.46 Solid Waste 114.00 All County Fire #4 10.45 Shepherd’s Fire #2 1.62 Statesville City 25.67 Mooresville Town 151.50 Mooresville School 168.49 REQUEST FROM RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF ACTIVITY BUS LEASE (CAMP IREDELL PROGRAM): Mrs. Kim Gallyon, the recreation director, explained during the agenda briefing that school activity buses were to be used in the Camp Iredell Program. All drivers will be county employees who have been drug tested and in possession of a CDL license. The lease will extend from June 8, 1998 - August 7, 1998. Compensation to the school system will be at .30 per mile plus oil/fuel and incidental repairs and maintenance. MOTION) by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Activity Bus Lease for the Camp Iredell Program. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM TOWN OF MOORESVILLE FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGNATION OF A PLAT REVIEW OFFICER: On May 4, 1998, the Town of Mooresville agreed that a backup review officer for Mr. Erskine Smith was needed. The Town has recommended that Mr. Craig Culbertson (Planner I) be appointed. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to appoint Mr. Craig Culbertson to the Plat Review Officer Listing. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The Plat Review Officer Listing for Iredell County will now be composed of: Iredell County: Dean Osborne Ron Smith William Allison Barry Whitesides Town of Mooresville: Erskine Smith Craig Culbertson City of Statesville: David Currier Jan Woodside Town of Troutman: A.J. Barghoti Ann Sims REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION IN REFERENCE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS: |MOTION|by Commissioner Boone to approve the following resolution. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Fortner/Stewart). RESOLUTION FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS WHEREAS, charter schools provide an additional choice for parents and students; and WHEREAS, increased choice and competition will improve the overall quality of education; and WHEREAS, due to the fact that charter schools do not receive local capital outlay funding, an increase in the number of charter schools will benefit the public school systems by relieving overcrowding and reducing the need for additional classrooms. NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, encourage concerned parents and citizens to form charter schools in Iredell County; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge the North Carolina General Assembly to lift the cap on the total number of charter schools. This the 19" day of May 1998. REQUEST FROM UNITED WAY OF IREDELL COUNTY FOR ADOPTION OF “1998 YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER” RESOLUTION: |MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to adopt the following resolution. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION FOR YEAR OF THE VOLUNTEER 1998 WHEREAS, volunteers are some of Iredel! County's most valuable assets; and WHEREAS, Iredell County’s volunteers greatly enhance the quality of life for the people of Iredell County, especially children and youth, and WHEREAS, Iredell County's volunteers merit praise for their efforts to address the county's unmet educational, social, environmental and public safety needs; and WHEREAS, the immense value of connecting communities and various groups within governmental groups through volunteerism and community service deserves recognition; and WHEREAS, partnerships invoiving businesses, civic groups, non-profit organizations, religious organizations and governmental agencies are continually needed to meet new and ongoing challenges facing communities today; and WHEREAS, young people need mentors to offer guidance and encouragement and to assist children and youth in developing the skills to be successful in all walks of life; and WHEREAS, increased citizen involvement and a greater diversity of volunteers is necessary to solve community problems; and WHEREAS it is important that the objectives of the President's Summit for America’s Future and the Governor's Summit on America’s Promise and Volunteerism be met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1998 be designated as the Year of the Volunteer in Iredell County. This the 19" day of May, 1998. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MAY 5, 1998 MINUTES (Briefing & Regular): |MOTION) by Commissioner Fortner to add additional information in reference to the Iredeli-Statesville School Board’s request for a loan of $3.26 million and to then approve the minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 announcement) Statesville Zoning Board of Adjustment (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction-2 announcements) Centralina Workforce Development Board (2 announcements) Centralina Certified Development Corp. (3 announcements) Fire Tax District Board (2 announcements) Mitchell Community College (1 announcement) Mooresville Planning Board (1 announcement) Social Services Board (1 announcement) Region F Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (3 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advis : Commissioner Fortner nominated Louise Lewis and Wanda Hardy. |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to appoint Lewis and Hardy by acclamation and to postpone the other three appointments until the June 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advis ard (1 appt.): this appointment until the June 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advis munittee (1 A this appointment until the June 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to postpone MOTION] by Chairman Haire to postpone Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the June 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (1 appt.): MOTION Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the June 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION | by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the June 2 meeting; 9 pwn of Troutman Planning/Zoning Boat appts.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Jane Brewer. Commissioner Fortner nominated Ralph Dagenhart. |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to appoint Brewer and Dagenhart by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Iredell County Planning Board (4 appts.): Chairman Haire nominated Jackie Grigg. Commissioner Fortner nominated Marvin Norman. Commissioner Boone nominated Roger Bejcek. Commissioner Stewart nominated Dale Brown. Commissioner Boone nominated Fred Deaton. In accordance with the board’s rules and procedures, the five nominees will be debated and voted upon at the next meeting (June 2, 1998). COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: The county manager mentioned the Fire Commission had requested to meet with the commissioners during a budget meeting. A meeting was not scheduled since it was felt that the budget meetings were already tightly scheduled. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSIONS: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) - Economic Development, Chairman Haire moved to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING IN REFERENCE TO DANA SPICER CLARK HURTH: |MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to conduct a public hearing on June 2, 1998, on the question of providing an industrial incentive to Dana Spicer Clark Hurth as an inducement to locate a research and development facility in Iredell County. It is estimated the facility will cost between $10-15 million. The amount of incentive will be between $180,000-$270,000 dependent upon the final cost of the facility. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 21, 1998, 12 Noon - 4:00 p.m., South Wing Conference Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: (7 ~-<- 2 -. ure |/ Clerk to the Board /, Vv File: May 19 Regular Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET MEETING MINUTES MAY 21, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, May 21, 1998, at 12 Noon for a budget meeting. The meeting was held in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner (arrived at 3:00 p.m.) Alice M. Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS: The county manager said the director for APO had recently sent a letter asking for additional funding for FY 98-99. The agency has been given $1,500 in the past. It has requested $5,000. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION - 4-H PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Additional information was shared about this position. The employee would assist in after school programs. BUDGET REVIEW MEETINGS: The county manager asked how the board wanted to proceed with the meetings. Commissioner Boone said he felt the board should reserve the right to go back and make any changes needed in the proposed budget. MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOLS Mooresville Board of Education Chairman Frank Fields, Superintendent Bryce Cummings, and Mooresville Schools Finance Officer David Dutton attended the meeting for this segment. Supt. Cummings shared a five year, long range plan. A wing for Mooresville High School was listed as the first priority. He also shared the school system’s annual report. Dutton said the FY 98-99 request included a 7% salary increase for teachers. New teaching positions anda handicapped accessible bus were budgeted, due to growth. South Elementary needs two modular units. Hopefully, these will be eliminated when the new school is built. In reference to the Mooresville Intermediate School, Cummings said it would include grades four, five, and six. The projected opening date is July of 1999 with enrollment to be 840. The school’s capacity is 900 students. Cummings was asked how the system did roof maintenance. He said the system was in good condition. The school maintenance department maintains a record on all buildings and projected roofing needs. Also, $50-75,000 is budgeted annually for this type of work. He noted the new school would have a sloped roof. Cummings said the overall enrollment last year was 3,551. The total enrollment for this year is 3,688 with about 44 of these students being from out of the district. Commissioner Johnson mentioned that if there was ever a state school bond again, that he requested the school systems work together and pass a resolution wherein the funding flow would be based on average daily membership instead of a method devised by the state. The school officials were receptive to this idea. (At this time, the board welcomed radio broadcaster Pat Shannon, and Kimberly Stewart. Stewart, a UNC-Chapel Hill Journalism student, is interning at the radio station this summer.) ELECTIONS BUDGET: Commissioner Johnson asked how long it took to train a person for this department. Mr. Mashburn said he did not know. No changes to budget. TAX ASSESSOR: The county manager advised that one new position was requested/recommended for the revaluation department. It was mentioned that it was less expensive to do revaluations in-house rather than contracting out. IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM I-S Board of Education Chairman Bill Long, Supt. Joe Sinclair, Asst. Supt. Julia Williams, Project Manager Steve McDonald, and Finance Officer William Barnard discussed FY 98-99 funding for the school system. Dr. Sinclair said Northview, Ebenezer, Scotts, and Sharon were the only schools not air conditioned, but these were projected to be finished by the end of this summer. Sewer upgrades are recommended for North Iredell High, West Iredell High, and West Middle for next year. At fifteen different sites, 95 classrooms are currently being constructed. There is a request for 32 mobile units in the budget. The system has 80 mobile units now and some of the new ones will be replacements. It was mentioned that it cost about $3500 per year to lease a new double- wide unit. The set up is about $7,500 per year. The school maintenance staff now builds mobile unit ramps, etc., in breakaway pieces for easy removal to other sites. A total of 16,225 students is projected for 98-99. This is an increase of 800 students. Sinclair said the system had around 53 seized vehicles at the bus garage on Oakland Avenue. The school representatives were not optimistic about this new legislation. The vehicles are mostly older models with little value. Commissioner Fortner asked about the bus service in North Iredell. Long said nothing had been decided, and that a committee has been established to study the service. Dr. Sinclair said the Iredell-Statesville System ranked number one in the state for efficiency in bus transportation. The system transports more students, per bus, than any other unit in the state. Commissioner Boone asked the policy on student transfers (out of county). Long said the system did not hold anyone back. Dr. Sinclair briefed the board on the status of the Salisbury Road (formerly Unity High School) facility. He said the interior “literally fell in.” A pro-tech building was moved to the site for some of the staff. The school officials are currently deciding on the best option for the property - - whether to sell it, etc. Commissioner Johnson asked that the commissioners be informed if a situation similar to this (collapsing of a school structure, etc.) occurred in the future. Commissioner Johnson asked about the Service Master contract. Sinclair said the contract expired in June of 1999. Long said there were varying opinions about the quality of work done by Service Master. Barnard said the contract this year was $400,000 but this included equipment (vacuum cleaners, etc.). Long said a positive factor for Service Master was that it had set maintenance schedules, i.e., specific times to clean HVAC systems and determination of roofing needs. Commissioner Boone asked the local fund balance. Barnard said it was $700,000 in last year’s audit. However, immediately after doing payroll, it dropped to about $100,000. Barnard said the fund balance was not a separate fund and it fluctuated on a daily basis. Dr. Sinclair mentioned the system was supposed to receive $800,000 in technology funds from the state; however, only $165,000 was actually received. The state keeps shifting the funds to other areas. Commissioner Johnson asked why the sewer work was proposed. McDonald said 75% was due to growth and 25% was due to tighter regulations. In reference to charter schools, it was mentioned that one Iredell County student attended a school in Banner Elk, N.C. A school is planned in Huntersville, N.C. The tuition money follows the student - - even out of the county. Commissioner Boone asked the policy regarding Ritalin. Sinclair said there were strict policies as to where the drug was stored. Boone asked if the school psychologist made recommendations pertaining to Ritalin. He mentioned that some parents had said they were referred to medical doctors for Ritalin prescriptions. Dr. Sinclair said the school psychologists were under the supervision of Terry Brown, Director of the Exceptional Children’s Program, and that a policy was established for Ritalin. DAVID M. GRIFFITH PERSONNEL STUDY Iredell County Personnel Officer Carolyn Harris and Mark Carpenter, an employee with the David M. Griffith (DMG) firm, discussed the recent personnel study. Carpenter noted that Iredell County did a comprehensive study several years ago. He mentioned that 32 benchmark positions had recently been studied. Commissioner Johnson asked for a definition of benchmark position. Carpenter said these were common positions throughout North Carolina. (None could be classified as “odd” jobs.) The study produced the following three recommendations. 1. The County should not let its competitive market position decline, especially in positions where there is a high degree of turnover. DMG recommended that salary ranges be adusted by two percent to make sure the County was within five percent of the survey average for the benchmark positions. 2. Increase high-performing employees’ salaries to prevent losing them to other companies/governmental units. (Note: this is just for the classifications where the actual salaries fall below the mid-point and the market average). 3. Adopt a salary range spread of 50%. The County should maintain the 20% spread from minimum to the market rate. The spread between the market rate and the maximum rate should be approximately 30%, with the total range spread from minimum to maximum being 50%. Mashburn said he proposed to give one percent of the total payroll this year for positions that are behind in compensation, and one percent would be recommended in next year’s budget. Commissioner Johnson asked what one percent of the total payroll would be. Blumenstein said it was around $186,000 and this would include FICA, etc. The personnel officer was asked how many positions were at the last range of the pay scale. She responded six percent of the workforce. Commissioner Boone mentioned the county manager had recommended an across the board increase for everyone. Mashburn said this was correct, and there was a one percent increase to rectify some positions mentioned in the study. Mr. Mashburn said he would return to the Board with a more definitive proposal. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE College President Dr. Doug Eason was joined by Karen Ray and John Douglas, both members of the board of trustees. Also attending were college staff members Virginia Mitchell and Larry Williams. The group asked for parity with the public schools. They also asked the commissioners to look at a supplement for the college staff. Commissioner Boone asked about enrollment. Eason said the figures could not really be compiled. He mentioned the college system used a F.T.E. formula. He said the literacy program served over 2,000 per year; however, it was hard to gauge how many people were helped. This is because some individuals might be reading at a sixth grade level and need extensive help. Then, some are high school dropouts that might need just enough assistance to pass the G.E.D. Eason said that overall the college had growth, but it was difficult to find a way to present the figures. Dr. Eason said 18 students were enrolled in the Motor Sports Management Program. The college is working with three other community colleges on this particular curriculum. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION} by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting to closed session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition - G.S. 143.318.11(5). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BRISTOL DRIVE PROPERTY PURCHASE;MOTION|]by Chairman Haire to purchase 15.048 acres of land on Bristol Drive at $12,500 per acre and to authorize Budget Amendment #47 for this transaction and to amend the Capital Reserve Ordinance by transferring $188,100 from Capital Reserve to the General Fund for the land purchase. Commissioner Johnson asked that the motion be conditioned upon the area being approved for rezoning if necessary. Chairman Haire was agreeable to this condition. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: ok Z LL CIEL ge Clerk to the Board File: May 21 Budget Meeting IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET MEETING MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at 12 Noon for a budget meeting. The meeting was held in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. TAX COLLECTOR: No changes. The finance director mentioned that more revenue was being produced by the new method of collecting on vehicles, however, it caused more work for the tax office staff. UPDATE ON INTRA/INTERNET PROJECT: Allen Miller, a member of the County’s Information Systems staff, said that basically everything was completed for this project with exception of the web server. This is included in the 98-99 budget. A “static web page” will be included for most departments. It is planned to put GIS data on the system. Miller noted that real estate workers would find this to be an invaluable tool. It would also prevent the mapping department from being so congested. Eventually, the system will enable title searches to be accomplished. The Register of Deeds’ software does not lend itself to this technology at present; however, it is envisioned for the future. It was also mentioned that election results could possibly be entered into the system. All departments are connected to the information office. Electronic mail is just about finished for all departments. A flat fee is paid to the State Information Access Network for this connection. The sheriff's department has an older version of DOS that will not allow e- mail. Jt was mentioned that all “dummy terminals” within the county were being replaced with personal computers. REGISTER OF DEEDS: No changes LAW ENFORCEMENT: The county manager mentioned a new proposal from the sheriff wherein officers could obtain salary adjustments after a certain level of training had been achieved. Sheriff Redmond’s suggestion was to provide an educational merit incentive for training in the form of two years at 5%, four years at 10%, and masters degree programs at 15%. The county manager said the sheriff wanted to bring about a higher level of employee. He noted that inspections was the only department that recognized additional training. Chairman Haire asked if the sheriff's plan included cross training. Mashburn said in some cases it could. Mr. Mashburn said the program would recognize the employees obtaining a degree in law enforcement. About $13,220 has been included in the FY 98-99 law enforcement budget for the program. Commissioner Stewart noted this was a political department. By this she meant the sheriff was an elected official and sometimes change occurred. When this happens, the new sheriff can determine which officers are to be resworn into service. Stewart said this needed to be considered. Commissioner Fortner asked if there were guidelines for the educational program. Mashburn said there were none at the present. Mashburn mentioned the educational program was one idea to retain law enforcement officers. Also, the personnel study has recommended salary increases for the officers. In addition, it has been proposed that the county pay for the dry cleaning of the officers’ uniforms. There is wool in the uniforms which necessitates that they be dry cleaned. Blumenstein said the dry-cleaning service would be put out for bids. It is possible that more than one company might be used. The board discussed the request to convert the jail LPN position to full-time status. If approved, the jail would have nursing coverage seven days a week. A discussion was held about the request for the purchase of six in-car cameras. It was mentioned that there were approximately 52 cars in the law enforcement fleet and that at least 40 of these were road patrol vehicles. MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to delete the new DARE vehicle. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NOTE: Commissioner Johnson said he would like to see a replacement plan for the patrol cars. He said he felt that most of these could be driven up to about 125,000 miles. Mr. Mashburn said he would like to chart the cars to ensure that not too many junked cars were in service at any one particular time or budget year. FIRE MARSHAL: No changes. EMS: Mr. Mashburn mentioned this department had tried to cut down on the number of ambulances needed. The employees work a 24-hour shift and then they are off 48 hrs. Mashburn said the county preferred to have two ambulances in Statesville, one in North Iredell, two in Mooresville, and one in Troutman. Commissioner Johnson suggested that just for future reference, the County should refrain from purchasing any more Freightliner ambulances or Ford Expedition vehicles. COMMUNICATIONS: No changes from county manager’s recommendations. ANIMAL CONTROL: No changes INSPECTIONS/PLANNING: The county manager said this department was trying to keep the inspectors in the field as much as possible. A $44,000 piece of equipment called Selectron (Voice Permits/Inspection Computer System) has been requested. The communication device would enable contractors to receive recorded information about inspections. Currently, the department experiences phone bottleneck in the early mornings. With the new device, contractors can call into the machine, give a job number, and hear specific concerns about a job inspection. A new planning support specialist is requested for the planning department along with a reclassification request for the Planner III to Planning Supervisor. A new plans review specialist is requested for the inspections department The inspections director noted in his budget request that his departments did not have enough time to monitor code and zoning violations, e.g., burned- out houses, junked vehicles, etc. MAPPING: The manager advised that a new G.I.S position was requested. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: |MOTION | by Commissioner Boone to delete the .65 position request for the 4-H Program Assistant. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION} by Commissioner Boone to delete the $700 digital timer/buzzer in the capital outlay section. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HEALTH: This department is requesting a Processing Assistant IV (Medicaid will pay for this position) and a half-time dental assistant. HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING SECTION: Blumenstein said this section was created to show the actual costs for the Highway 21 facility. Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare and Social Services will be billed monthly for their costs. She noted that Social Services could receive a cost reimbursement for its share of the expense. SOCIAL SERVICES: It was mentioned that eight new positions and two reclassifications were requested for this department. When asked which positions were directly related to Welfare Reform, Don Wall, the DSS director, said none. Wall said he had prioritized the positions in the following rank: #1 Child Protective Services Investigator, #2 Intake Social Worker II, #3 Day Care Social Worker II, #4 Day Care Social Worker Supervisor II/Fraud Supervisor, #5 Adoption/Foster Care Licensing SWIII, #6 Child Support Agent II, #7 Income Maintenance Caseworker II, and #8 Human Resource Aide (Transportation). MOTION! by Commissioner Boone to approve the Child Protective Services Investigator position, the Intake Social Worker II position, and to delete the other six position requests. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). LIBRARY: The commissioners briefly discussed the library facility needs of southern Iredell. Commissioner Johnson stated that at some point, the board needed to determine what course of action to take about library services in Mooresville. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION | by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Thursday, May 28, 1998, 3:00 p.m., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVED: “vnc L494 yl plone SIL J) Clerk fo the Board File: May 26 budget minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUDGET MEETING MINUTES MAY 28, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Thursday, May 28, 1998, at 3:00 p.m. for a budget meeting. The meeting was held in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent; and Jean Moore, Clerk. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION: MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to approve the surplus property listing and the following resolution for the sale. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of items of personal property which are surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County that Evie D. Caldwell, Purchasing Agent, pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 160A-270(b), is hereby authorized to dispose of the following personal property as listed, for cash or good check, at public auction, and the said Purchasing Agent be further authorized and directed to execute the necessary functions associated with this sale to be held at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 21 South, in Troutman, N.C. on June 13, 1998, 8:00 a.m., (book sale) and 10:00 a.m. (auction). 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(END OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ITEMS) EMS BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PART-TIME HOURS: Mr. Mashburn said he needed to obtain additional funds for EMS part-time hours. He mentioned that in order to ensure sufficient employee coverage at all EMS bases, that more money was needed to extend through June 30, 1998. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #48 in the amount of $10,880 to cover part-time salaries in the EMS budget. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETAINING WALL AT DSS: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that Jim Vernon, the director of Support Services, had determined the wall could be repaired at a cost of $55,000. Concrete would first be applied and then stucco would be used. $3.26 MILLION ADVANCE TO IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to amend the May 5, 1998 minutes (Minute Book 7, page 177) of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The minutes will now read: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to include in the FY 98-99 budget an advance in the amount of $326,000 to cover the difference between the $3.26 million bond money and the grant anticipation notes ($2,934,000), with interest to be paid by the county. The original minutes read: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to include in the FY 98-99 budget the amount of $326,000 to cover the difference between the $3.26 million bond money and the grant anticipation notes ($2,934,000). DSS PROPERTY: Mr. Mashburn shared information about properties near the North Center DSS facility. No action taken. MAINTENANCE BUDGET: New “Welcome to Iredell” signs are included in the FY 98-99 budget. Mr. Mashburn mentioned the present ones would still be used. They will be placed on secondary roads. GARAGE BUDGET: A question was asked about the Boggs Motor property. Mr. Mashburn said environmental reports were still being received. When a determination is made that the site is suitable for purchase (free of environmental concerns), the legal documents will be drafted. COURTS BUDGET: Commissioner Boone asked about the asbestos removal. Mr. Mashburn said the anticipated work was for areas of greatest exposure. Included in the courts’ budget for next year will be a contract for an all-day cleaning service. It was mentioned that the Hall of Justice was a “high traffic” building, and it had become a necessity for someone to monitor the bathrooms and lobby areas to maintain a neat appearance. LEGAL BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn said the legal needs of the County continued to increase. A staff attorney was not requested in the 98-99 budget; however, the county manager said he felt that with the growth of the County a full-time staff person would soon be needed. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUDGET: Mr. Mashburn mentioned that both the Statesville and Mooresville economic developers had asked for a $5,000 increase. They requested $80,000 instead of the $75,000 appropriated for 97-98. The staff has recommended that the funding remain at $75,000. In reference to the airport line item, Commissioner Johnson said some of the money was for land acquisition. He mentioned the possibility of federal funds being avai lable and ifapproved, there would be a need for a local match. Phase II of the water line, road construction, and security fencing, etc., are the other items in the $60,600 request. Johnson said he felt the airport would be in good shape after this appropriation and the funding requests would slow down. GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL: The manager said merit adjustments were included in this section in the amount of $402,000. SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS: The manager advised that he did as the board instructed on the budgeting for this section. All agencies were held at 97-98 funding unless they were formula based, etc. COUNSELING CENTER OF IREDELL: | MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to continue the $23,150 funding to the Counseling Center and to reduce Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare’s budget by $23,150. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PIEDMONT MEDIATION: The county has never helped in the funding of this organization. Recently, the director appealed to the board for funding. CONSENSUS | of the board not to fund Piedmont Mediation and to instruct the Clerk to write a letter to Mrs. Terry Masiello (Director of Piedmont Mediation) advising of the board’s policy not to add any new groups to Special Appropriations. RECREATION: No changes. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS/FIRE COMMISSION: Commissioner Stewart advised that members of the Fire Commission would like to meet and discuss their funding philosophy with the commissioners. No changes on the tax rate for any of the VFDs for 98-99. SOLID WASTE: The manager said this department was about down to operating expenses. A new administrative officer position has been requested. Mr. Mashburn said the solid waste operation had grown to the point that the director could not oversee all facets of the administrative work. The manager also mentioned that county employees might have to go back to transporting waste from Mooresville to Statesville. Tipping fees will remain at the same level as 97-98. Pertaining to the new recycling coordinator position, Mr. Mashburn said the county had been contracting with Keep Iredell Clean/Keep America Beautiful for some of this work. The new position would primarily work with area industries in trying to slow down the amount of waste going into the landfill. Commissioner Johnson asked if the county would continue to fund KIC/KAB. Mashburn said the county might want to place KIC/KAB under special appropriations. (The commissioners voiced objections in changing the policy for the special appropriation’s category. The policy has been not to add any new programs and to freeze the funding levels with the exception of formula-based agencies.) Mr. Mashburn mentioned that KIC/KAB had written an educational plan for the school system. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to discontinue the educational contract with KIC/KAB, but to make a $3,000 appropriation out of the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for this agency. Commissioner Fortner requested that KIC/KAB be appropriated $5,000 instead of $3,000. Commissioner Johnson withdrew his motion. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to appropriate $5,000 to the KIC/KAB agency (money to be taken from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund) and to discontinue the educational contract with KIC/KAB. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FUND: Blumenstein said $270,000 worth of health claims had been submitted in April. She mentioned this was double what was normally seen, and the claims were distributed throughout all departments of the county. County staff has already discussed an increase in premiums for family health coverage. Premiums, per employee, currently cost $1,980. It is predicted the cost will rise to $2,160. About 65% of county employees chose the HMO plan. The other 35% are on the preferred provider plan. Mrs. Blumenstein mentioned that when the HMOs were first presented, the insurance companies had said this was a way to keep costs down. This has not occurred. TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE: MOTION by Commissioner Boone to delete the 40% FTE position in the tax collector’s office. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MAPPING: |MOTION) by Commissioner Boone to delete the requested new G.LS. position in the mapping department. The board discussed the need for this position further and Commissioner Boone withdrew his motion. SOCIAL SERVICES LAND ACQUISITION: |MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to reduce the land acquisition amount from $250,000 to $150,000. VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Boone/Johnson); Nays - 3. ELECTIONS: |MOTION|by Commissioner Fortner to delete the full-time new position for the Elections Department and to instead use a 40% position. Commissioner Boone asked Commissioner Fortner if she would make this a 50% position. Commissioner Fortner accepted this amendment. (Personnel would have a 60% position and Elections would have a 50% position.) VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Fortner/Boone); Nays - 3. WEST IREDELL WATER’S REQUEST FOR FIRE HYDRANT FUNDING: The board members mentioned that recently a letter dated May 19, 1998, had been received from West Iredell Water requesting money for fire hydrants. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to authorize Budget Amendment #49 for the funding of three fire hydrants. (The amount of funding is to be $1,750 per hydrant -- the same amount paid to Iredell Water Corporation for recent installation of hydrants.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (The clerk was requested to send a letter to the water corporation officials advising of this appropriation.) PRESTIGE CABLE: Chairman Haire advised that recently she had a conversation with the manager of Prestige Cable. She mentioned the company would like to televise the board meetings. (The board decided to refrain from seeking televised coverage of the meetings.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Briefing) in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredeli County Government Center. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. nvvnoven, fx Me LGLE. Ve CNrra LUC Wa Clerk to the Board Z V File: May 26 budget meeting IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JUNE 2, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at 5:00 p.m. for an agenda briefing in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director, Carolyn Harris, Personnel Officer; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. EARLY VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS REQUEST: SUBMITTED BY AMERICAN LAND CORPORATION - CHARLOTTE INC., PHASE Il OF CHESHIRE RIDGE SUBDIVISION: The planning supervisor advised that a letter to withdraw this request was received on May 29. A letter was immediately prepared and sent to the adjoining property owners. Mr. Allison said he talked to Attorney Eddie Gaines about this case (County Attorney Bill Pope was out of town and has a conflict of interest), and itis Gaines’ opinion that the applicant has a common law vested right. The applicant does not need to pursue the statutory vested right. Allison noted that some of the adjoining property owners were in opposition because they felt the development would devalue their properties. DISCUSSION OF NON-OWNER REZONING APPLICATIONS (CUT-OFF DATE): Mr. Allison said that at the May 19 meeting, the board had requested a discussion about a cut-off date for adjustments to non-owner petitions. Allison said that in order to prevent any last minute percentage changes, it was felt that a date needed to be established sometime shortly after the Planning Board met (perhaps seven days). It was mentioned that the commissioners should be studying the same percentages, etc., that had been given to the planning board. Then, it was mentioned that the planning board meeting was more of a learning process. Citizens at this time find out the implications or regulations that might occur as a result of a rezoning. CONSENSUS} of the Board to establish seven days after a planning board meeting as the official cut-off date for citizens to change names on petitions and to change names on deeds for non- owner rezoning applications. The commissioners chose to delete this item from the regular meeting and to direct the planning supervisor and county attorney to study the legality of not counting deeds that had been split. The planning supervisor said he would like to make sure that up-to-date planning staff reports were in the commissioners’ agenda packets. DISCUSSION OF 1998-99 BUDGET ORDINANCE: Commissioner Boone mentioned the FY 98-99 budget and the possibility of cutting the tax rate by one penny. Commissioner Stewart asked why the tax rate should be changed this year. She said next year would be better due to revaluation. Commissioner Fortner said she did not feel it was “good business to play around with the tax rate.” Boone said he thought that anytime the board could “tighten up” it should. EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: Carolyn Harris and Susan Blumenstein advised that health claims had escalated in the past few months. They mentioned that they had comprehensively studied various plans and options for the county. Group Health Administrators (GHA) from Charlotte, N.C., seems to be a viable administrator for the plan. GHA has been in operation since 1982. References were checked and nothing of concern was found. Harris and Blumenstein proposed that the specific stop loss be increased from $50,000 to $100,000. Blumenstein said that at least one claim this year exceeded $50,000. With the new administrator, employees would still be able to choose between the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) or the Personal Care Plan (PCP -- or HMO). As enrollment stands now, about 30% of employees are on the PPO plan and the other 70% are with the PCP or HMO plan. Blumenstein and Harris recommended that the Board approve GHA as the organization to administer the county’s health insurance plan. The following rates have been proposed for 98-99. Group Health Administrators $100,000 Stop Loss Employee Emp/Spouse Emp/Child Family Total One Rate’ Enrolled 459 42 36 63 600 Premium 170.75 447.18 324.98 513.00 1,694,089 County pay (180.00) (180.00) (180.00) (180.00) (1,296,000) Balance (9.25) 267.18 144,98 333.00 449,038 County Supp. (40.44) (40.44) (50,955) Fund Balance Supplement (61.74) (12.56) (40,618) 357,465 Employee Pay (9.25) 165.00 144.98 280.00 357,471 Current Rate 123.00 123.00 Increase 42.00 21.98 UPDATE ON MECK NECK LEGISLATION: The county manager mentioned that Representative Beverly Earle had introduced the Meck Neck legislation in the House (HB 1383), and Senator T.L. “Fountain” Odom had introduced it in the Senate (SB 1222). ] Y A , 4 Approved: _ UM whe. LIU bale (LIFE Clerk to the Board File: June 2 Briefing IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 2, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 2, 1998, 7:00 p.m., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. PRESENT: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart STAFF PRESENT: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; and Jean Moore, Clerk. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA: |MOTION)by Chairman Haire to: Delete: Item pertaining to non-owner rezoning application cut-off dates. Add: Selection of a health insurance administrator and adoption of rates. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. . COUNTY PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS @ Mrs. Judy Stonestreet, Retiree of Emergency Medical Services: Mrs. Stonestreet was accompanied to the meeting by her husband, O.C., along with Larry Ray the EMS Director. Also, in attendance were several co-workers. Mr. Ray said Paramedic Stonestreet had made a difference in several areas and she would greatly be missed. Ray said Iredell County was fortunate, however, because Stonestreet would still continue to teach emergency medical related courses. Chairman Haire presented Stonestreet a plaque and wished her well in retirement. @ Mrs. Susan Blumenstein, Director of Finance and Administrative Services: Chairman Haire advised of a recent award given to Mrs. Blumenstein. The finance officer’s association has announced that the Iredell County 1997 Annual Report qualifies for an Excellence in Financial Reporting award. This is the tenth consecutive year that Iredell County, through Mrs. Blumenstein’s guidance, has achieved this recognition. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. DANA SPICER CLARK-HURTH COMPANY: Chairman Haire said the board had been approached by this company for an economic incentive appropriation in an amount between $180,000 - $270,000 for a new research and development facility. The money would be used for site preparation and job training. The source of funding would be the general revenues of the county and in accordance with the industrial incentive policy. Chairman Haire mentioned the benefits from the appropriation would be the stimulation of the local economy, promotion of business, and the creation of jobs. at the meeting ¢ on behalf of GSDC Chalaiaks R. B. Sloan. He mentioned the organization was offering full support of Dana Spicer Clark-Hurth’s plan to build a 40,000 sq. foot research and development facility. Brater said it was his understanding the investment would be $10-15 million and that 12-15 engineering or research positions would be created. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to allow Dana Spicer Clark-Hurth to participate in the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Program and to authorize the creation of the appropriate legal agreement for this appropriation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. EARLY VESTING OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS REQUEST; SUBMITTED BY AMERICAN LAND CORPORATION - CHARLOTTE INC., PHASE III OF CHESHIRE RIDGE SUBDIVISION: William Allison, the planning supervisor, announced that on May 29, 1998, his office received a letter from the applicant requesting to withdraw this request. Allison said that no action was required of the board of commissioners. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST: TERRY K. SMITH PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9805-2 (RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT: Mr. Allison advised that the applicant desired to rezone a portion of property from RA, Residential Agricultural to HB, Highway Business District. Proposed use of the property would be any and all uses in the HB district. The location of the property (2 acres) is on Tomlin Mill Road at I-77; specifically identified as PIN#4759123313. Allison said the property was part of a 27.5 acre tract that was previously zoned HB. If rezoned, the area would not change the character of the overall tract and should not adversely impact the surrounding area. The staff has recommended approval and on May 6, 1998, the planning board gave a favorable recommendation in a 9-0 vote. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION | by Commissioner Boone to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; JAMES & BETTY HARRIS, APPLICANTS FOR THE CARL AND BRENDA DRYE & RANDAL TROUTMAN PROPERTIES, CASE NO. 9805-3 (RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT): The planning supervisor said the owners/applicants desired to rezone a portion of property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business. The proposed use would be for a farm and garden store. The location of the property (2.36 acres) is at the intersection of Brawley School Road and Drye Drive; more specifically identified as PIN#4647013786 and a portion of PIN#4647013514. Allison said the property was adjacent to an existing NB District and was in a transitional node. It is on a corner lot and there is concern about the property being zoned HB in a transitional node without a conditional use plan. On May 6, 1998, the planning board recommended in a 7-2 vote that the request be denied. James Harris (applicant): Advised that he wanted to construct a retail store for hardware, livestock feed, tack, and lawn and garden supplies. The facility would have an outside storage area for pine straw, etc., but there would be a privacy fence. Mac Ketchum: Mentioned that a large amount of money had gone into the design of the store. It is in close proximity to a school, and he considered this to be an advantage because the store would have products for botany and the agri-sciences. He said Purina Mills had made a significant investment in the county, and the stores were flagships for the company. They use an “America’s Country Store” concept. Commissioner Fortner asked why the applicants would not accept a conditional use. Mr. Harris said that at the planning board meeting he did not know the definition of conditional use. Allison then explained that conditional use needed a very specific site plan, and it accompanied the rezoning application. Allison said the planning board had already given an unfavorable recommendation and this made the case an automatic six-month wait. If the board of commissioners denied the request it would be two years for the same request to be submitted again and one year for a different request. Should the case be withdrawn before the vote of the board, it would be six months. Chad Harris (son of James Harris) shared a blueprint showing the layout of the building. Mark Greene: Mentioned that he represented the realty office handling the case, and he didn’t want the property to be off the market for six months. Commissioner Boone asked why the facility could not be built in a Neighborhood Business District. Allison said it was basically because of the outdoor storage. There is no outside storage allowed in the NB district - - everything has to be contained in a building. Carolyn Young (adjacent property owner): Stated she was in favor of the rezoning and would like to see the store built. Bob Lineberger: Mentioned the applicant wanted to withdraw the application. James Harris (applicant): Requested the case be withdrawn. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to grant the applicant’s request to withdraw the case. VOTING: Ayes- 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM IREDELL-STATESVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR AIR CONDITIONING PROJECTS: Mrs. Blumenstein advised that on May 11, 1998, the school system voted to amend the Capital Project Ordinance for air-conditioning projects at A.D. Rutherford, Cool Spring, Union Grove, and Wayside Schools. The project ordinance was adopted based on the original bids which were less than the original estimates for the projects. Construction is now complete and an amendment is needed to comply with actual expenditures. The amendment would be for $340,589. The original project amount was $319,589. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the amendment for the Iredell-Statesville School System’s Capital Project Ordinance for Air Conditioning Projects. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF FY 1998-99 IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET: Chairman Haire said many hours had been spent reviewing the budget. The commissioners and staff had met four different times to scrutinize and study the material. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the FY 1998-99 Iredell County Budget. Commissioner Boone said that at the agenda briefing he initiated a discussion about the tax rate. He pointed out that this year the county was in a fortunate financial position where the tax rate could be reduced by a penny and not significantly deplete the fund balance. He said he felt the board should reduce the tax rate because government should never take a penny more from the people than what was absolutely necessary. Boone said he felt strongly about the matter, however, he knew that if a motion were made there would not be enough votes to support it. Commissioner Boone said he did want the minutes to reflect his tax reduction suggestion. Boone further said there had been a large increase in revenues in the past two years. Property tax receipts increased 8.8% this year - - just from growth. Unfortunately, much of the money tended to be “frittered away” on current expense items. He said if the money was to be extracted from the citizens that it should at least be reserved for long-term capital expenses. This might save some debt “down the road.” AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION} by Commissioner Boone to take $710,000 out of undesignated fund balance and transfer to the capital reserve fund. (He said the budget ordinance would need to be corrected by increasing the expenditures for transfers to other funds by $710,000. Then, under revenues, increase the fund balance appropriated line item by $710,000.) Commissioner Johnson said he understood that nothing specific was being designated for capital projects. Boone said this was correct - - whatever came up in the future. Chairman Haire said she wanted to make sure the county maintained enough in fund balance to meet the Local Government Commission’s requirement. Commissioner Boone said if the $710,000 amendment were approved the fund balance would be at 14.5% which was well above the requirement. Boone said he agreed the county fund balance should stay well above what was required. Commissioner Stewart said that putting the money in a capital reserve fund was just one motion away from pulling it out of a capital reserve fund. Stewart said she resented being classified as a “fritterer” with tax money. She mentioned that she watched every penny, and spent it just the same as if it were her personal money. Boone said he did not mean to insult anyone. Commissioner Fortner reiterated what Chairman Haire said about much time being devoted to the 98-99 budget review. Fortner said that if Mr. Boone had made his suggestion at one of the earlier meetings it might be better received. She mentioned the money was just as secure where it was already budgeted. Commissioner Boone said this year’s budget had a large increase in salaries. Commissioner Fortner said that many companies used temporary personnel agencies when there was extra work. Mrs. Fortner said she knew some county jobs could not be done by temporaries; however, some could and this service should be used rather than hiring new people. In addition, Fortner said she was an advocate of paying overtime to county employees when needed. She mentioned that many county employees had second jobs. Paying overtime would be less expensive than paying for fringe benefits associated with new positions. Chairman Haire asked the finance director about reducing the fund balance from 15.8 to 14.5% and if this would affect the county’s position in borrowing money. Blumenstein said it would not affect it. Commissioner Johnson said the amendment would “inject a little discipline” on the board’s part. AMENDMENT VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) ORIGINAL MOTION AS AMENDED: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET ORDINANCE 1998-1999 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, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners Administration Personnel Elections Finance County Assessor Tax Collector Information Systems Management Register of Deeds Maintenance & Support Services Garage Courts Legal Economic Development General Governmental Special Appropriations Law Enforcement Criminal Justice/Community Alternatives Jail Fire Marshal Emergency Medical Service Emergency Communications Op. & Mgmt. Animal Control Inspections Planning Mapping Cooperative Extension Health Department Human Services Building Social Services Administration Veterans Service Youth Home Library Recreation Schools Debt Service Transfers to Other Funds 88,545 211,125 166,935 171,480 398,705 901,545 357,115 434,795 569,665 691,555 146,340 354,805 66,000 834,655 1,049,590 1,616,715 4,673,790 134,820 2,607,800 238,075 2,419,870 630,280 480,935 1,058,931 301,020 376,735 305,190 4,037,922 201,400 14,201,770 76,800 175,200 1,419,980 591,470 27,369,800 413,855 2,460,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND $ 72,235,213 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999: Taxes: Ad Valorem Current Ad Valorem Inventory Tax Reimbursements Tax Collection Fees Tax Penalties and Interest Interest on Investments Intangible Tax Reimbursement Beer & Wine Tax Local 1 Cent Sales Tax 1983 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax 1986 Local 1/2 Cent Sales Tax ABC - 5-Cent Bottle Tax Facility Fees Health Department Revenues Social Services Revenues 31,954,725 1,100,000 1,576,755 225,000 290,000 900,000 1,140,000 295,000 7,864,500 4,030,475 3,994,525 25,000 161,200 2,096,501 7,217,514 7,244,451 2,119,567 Other Revenues Fund Balance Appropriated TOTAL REVENUE - GENERAL FUND $ 72,235,213 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, 1998. Total property valuation for ad valorem taxes for 1998-99 Fiscal Year is estimated to be $7,351,013,610. The tax collection rate for Fiscal Year 1998-99 is estimated to be 96.6%. Section 4. Schedule B taxes shall be levied in accordance with the North Carolina Revenue Act. Section 5. All ABC - 5 cents Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 1998- 99 General Fund Revenues are hereby designated to support the County's 1998-99 appropriation designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs. Section 6. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell- Mooresville Statesville Graded School Schools District Total 2,932,283 673,574 Restricted Sale Taxes 3,605,857 .03 Ad Valorem Taxes 1,825,041 305,274 2,130,315 Advance of County Funds 326,000 326,000 Public School Building Capital Fund 691,970 158,955 850,925 Interest on COPs Debt Service Reserve Fund 118,480 118,480 TOTALS 7,031,577 5,893,774 1,137,803 Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the following categories as contained in G.S. 115C-426(f): 6 (1) Acquisition of land (2) Building acquisition and construction (3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings and equipment (4) Acquisition of school buses (5) Acquisition of activity buses Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools Debt Service on G.O. Bonds 1,828,195 Debt Service on Certificates of Participation 1,603,165 Annual Renovations 56,700 Roofing 265,000 Paving 60,000 Asbestos Removal 15,000 Vehicles 141,600 Boiler/HVAC 70,000 Land Purchase 326,000 Electrical, Plumbing, Electronics 185,800 Fencing/Bleachers 4,500 Groundswork 32,000 Water Treatment & Waterlines 225,000 Begin Phased Construction of K-5 & 6-8 Complex 436,414 Furniture/Equipment 394,400 Technology 250,000 TOTAL $ 5,893,774 Mooresville Graded School District Category 1 Projects: Roofing Repairs 55,000 HVAC repairs/replacement 30,000 Paving 40,000 Mobile Unit Setup 30,000 Resurface Track 55,000 Other Annual Renovations 90,000 Debt Service on G.O. Bonds 419,955 Debt Service on COPS 229,624 Total Category | 949,579 Category 2 projects: Furniture/Equipment 47,500 Food Service Equipment 20,000 Technology 100,000 Custodial Equipment 20,724 Total Category 2 188,224 TOTAL $ 1,137,803 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 1998-99 budget are provided as follows: Current Expense 1,213,855 Capital Outlay - Regular 50,110 Capital Outlay - Special Projects _250,000 $1,513,965 Section 8. Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the County Commissioners, the Finance Officer, and the Clerk to the Board for the carrying out of their duties. Section 9, The Budget Officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: (a) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between 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. (b) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts up to $1,000 between departments of the same fund with an official report on such transfer at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. (c) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts into the salary accounts of any department in order to effect merit increases from funds appropriated for that purpose by the Board of Commissioners. (d) The Budget Officer may transfer amounts between the departments operated under the authority of the Sheriff of Iredell County. Section 10. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate equal to the IRS mileage reimbursement rate 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 Graded 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) percent of all taxes collected for the taxing districts will be payable to Iredell County for the collection services. Section 12. There is hereby levied a tax rate of $ .03 per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) valuation of property within the Shepherds Fire District, a tax rate of $ .035 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 $ .05 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 96.4%. Property valuation for ad valorem taxes for the fire districts for the 1998-99 fiscal year is estimated to be as follows: Shepherds 513,936,522 Mt. Mourne 553,336,945 East Alexander 46,016,485 Iredell County Fire Service District 3,482,608,361 Section 13, The following amounts are to be appropriated for the four fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999: 8 Shepherds 160,400 Mt. Mourne 195,580 East Alexander 20,810 Iredell County Fire Service District 1,829,360 It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the four fire districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999: Shepherds Current Ad Valorem Taxes 148,635 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 3,100 Penalties & Interest 650 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 185 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 6,730 Interest on Investments 1,100 Total Revenues $ 160,400 Mt. Mourne Current Ad Valorem Taxes Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes Penalties & Interest Elderly Exemption Reimbursement Inventory Tax Reimbursements Interest on Investments Total Revenues East Alexander Current Ad Valorem Taxes Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes Penalties & Interest Elderly Exemption Reimbursement Inventory Tax Reimbursement Interest on Investments Total Revenues Iredell County Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes 1,678,600 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 38,100 Penalties & Interest 7,500 Elderly Exemption Reimbursement 2,500 Inventory Tax Reimbursements 98,160 Interest on Investments ___ 4,500 Total Revenues $ 1,829,360 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 9 funds to the departments unless an executed contract is on file for 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 $ .43 per telephone line. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the 911 Operations, beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999. 911 Telephone Reimbursement 316,600 Interest on Investments 8,500 Total Revenues $ 325,100 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, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999. 911 Operations $ 325,100 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 $30.00 per ton for non-residential solid waste processed through the baler facility and disposed of in the lined landfill was established and was effective July 1, 1997. A fee of $17.00 per ton was established for waste processed through the tub grinder, and a fee of $13.00 was established for waste disposal in the construction and demolition landfill effective July 1, 1997. A $3.00 per ton transport fee for commercial waste collected at the Mooresville Transfer Station was effective as of the beginning date of operations at the new facility. The rate for the disposal of friable asbestos was established at $100 per ton and non-friable asbestos at $27.00 per ton, effective July 1, 1997. A Waste Disposal fee of $21.00 per real property household ($10.50 for those taxpayers receiving elderly exemptions) for residential solid waste was established and will be added on all 1998 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, 1998 through June 30, 1999: Tipping Fee 2,630,970 Special Assessments 973,000 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 100,850 Town of Mooresville 308,900 Investment Earnings 130,000 Other Revenues 61,650 White Goods Tax Reimbursement 85,000 TOTAL 4,290,370 Section 18. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Administration and Operation $ 4,290,370 TOTAL $ 4,290,370 This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this the 2" day of June 1998. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #s 50, 51, & 52: Mrs. Blumenstein explained the following amendments. 10 © Budget Amendment #50 is for Recognition of Additional Grant Revenues for DSS & Appropriation to Expenditure Line items © Budget Amendment #51 is to recognize additional Register of Deeds Recording Fees & for the appropriation for supplemental retirement @ Budget Amendment #52 is for recognition of additional operating revenues & appropriation of additional fund balance to fund expenditures for Health Benefit Claims MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to approve Budget Amendment #s 50, 51, and 52 as were requested and explained by the finance director. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 12, 1998 (BUDGET MEETING) MAY 19, 1998 (BRIEFING & REGULAR): MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the minutes with two corrections noted. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF HEALTH INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR AND ADOPTION OF RATES: The finance director and personnel officer explained this item during the agenda briefing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve Group Health Administrators as the administrators of the health care plan for Iredeli County and to adopt the rates. VOTING: Ayes 5; Nays - 0. Note: See the briefing minutes of this date for a more detailed explanation on the plan and rates. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS = Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS tesville Zoning Board of A tment (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction-2 appts.) : Commissioner Fortner nominated Anita Johnson and Joe Sellers. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Johnson and Sellers by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. entralina Certified Development Corp. (3 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Sara K. Haire, Allen Mayhew, and Joanne Rosenfeld. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Haire, Mayhew, and Rosenfeld by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Fire Tax District Board (2 appts.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Don Parker (northeast district) and Carroll Goodman (northwest district). Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and accept Parker and Goodman by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Karen Ray. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Ray by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Mooresville Planning Board (ETJ) (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Larry Dyson. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Dyson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Social Services Board (1 appt.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Mac Lackey. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Lackey by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. : Commissioner Fortner moved to postpone these appointments oni the June 16, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner moved to postpone this appointment until the June 16, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advisory Committee (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson moved to postpone this appointment until the June 16, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.): Chairman Haire moved to postpone this appointment until the June 16, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Community Car k Grant Committee (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner moved to postpone this appointment until the June 16, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 regular appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Mary Joe Danner as a regular member for this board. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Danner by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Region F Aging Advisory Committee Alternate Appointment: Commissioner Fortner moved to postpone this appointment until the June 16, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Centralina Workforce Development Board (2 appts.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Linda Brater and Dr. Doug Eason. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Brater and Eason by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Region F Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (3 appts.): Commissioner Stewart nominated Joan Schmidt and Larry Ray. Commissioner Fortner nominated Pam Campbell. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and appoint Schmidt, Ray, and Campbell by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Iredell County Planning Board (4 appts.): Chairman Haire explained that at the May 19 meeting, five nominations were submitted for the four positions. The clerk to the board took a roll call of the board, and the following votes were submitted. NOMINEES COMMISSIONER Roger Bejcek Fred Deaton Marvin Norman Chairman Haire v y v Vice Chairman Johnson y v Commissioner Boone v Commissioner Stewart 7 Commissioner Fortner v v 4 TOTALS Chairman Haire said the four appointees to the planning board would be Bejcek, Deaton, Grigg, and Norman. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) - Legal, Chairman Haire moved to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Agenda Briefing) in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. cl Mine Cy ae / Clerk fo the Board Approved: ¥ File: June 2 Regular Minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director; Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent; Jim Vernon, Director of Support Services; Kim Gallyon, Recreation Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. REQUEST FROM IREDELL COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD, INC., FOR LOAN ASSISTANCE ($85,000): Bill Sherrill, Assistant Chief with the Iredell County Rescue Squad, advised of the need for anew ambulance. The county finance director determined that $9,200 could be saved if the County borrowed the money rather than the rescue squad. The county would then lease the vehicle and equipment. Payments on the loan could be deducted from the special appropriation to the squad. Stewart asked who would have the liability for the vehicle. Blumenstein said everything would need to be stipulated in the lease agreement. Commissioner Johnson asked about costs associated with the vehicle, e.g., tags. Mr. Sherrill said the squad would assume these costs. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL & FEES FOR STUMPY CREEK PARK: Jim Vernon, Director of Support Services, and Kim Gallyon, Recreation Director, submitted a proposal from GNA Design Associates in the amount of $32,500. The proposal included : Miscellaneous Professional Services $ 3,000 Site Grading & Erosion Control Documents 11,500 Civil Engineering 8,500 Architectural Design Services 9,500 $ 32,500 In addition, Mrs. Gallyon stated the following miscellaneous expenses were owed to GNA. Flagging the septic system & clearing the limits $2,090.00 Miscellaneous engineering services 1,412.67 $3,502.67 Gallyon and Vernon requested that $36,003 be paid to GNA for the referenced items. Vernon added that to date, GNA had been paid $8,500. This was for the initial soil borings and feasibility study. When asked if any money had been raised in the south Iredell community for the match, Gallyon responded, “There have been a couple of small donations.” She mentioned that $125,000 was the amount (match) needed from the community. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 1998-99 IREDELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDER: Mr. Mashburn said that originally the County paid a set amount to the provider for this service. It was later realized that only a small number of employees were actually using the service. A request for proposals was then sent out stipulating payments would be made based upon actual service. The Counseling Center of Iredell has been providing the service for the past two years. The center recently advised that 38 employees had been seen from July 1997 through April of this year. Since the counseling center offered the lowest 1998-99 quote for the program, the staff recommends a continued contract with this agency. REQUEST FROM BUNCOMBE COUNTY SOLID WASTE TO PURCHASE TWO (2) SURPLUS REFUSE TRAILERS: Evie Caldwell, purchasing agent, advised that Buncombe County was willing to pay $5,000 for two, used, refuse trailers. The 1976 Peabody trailers were previously used at the Mooresville and Hwy. 901 transfer stations. Caldwell explained that the trailers were no longer needed and two 1986 units still remained at the Hwy. 901 site. She also mentioned that the Mooresville site used a “loose fill” type of containment. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION OF COUNTY IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS & IREDELL ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: The county manager explained he was secking approval to accept continuation money in the amount of $134, 268. Pam Navey, the director of Appropriate Punishment Options, mentioned that state officials were trying to make the programs consistent throughout the state. She said the local program was recognized as a success and would not have to make changes. Navey also advised it was her understanding that she and her staff might eventually become state employees. Mr. Mashburn mentioned the building on Harrill Street and that it was still on the market. The facility was mentioned in the past as a possible site for the day reporting center. Space would also be available for probation and parole. State discretionary funds are available to purchase the building, and there is a July 1 deadline for application submittal. Navey advised that her agency was non-profit and that $19,000 had been raised recently through private donations. MECK NECK TRANSFER CELEBRATION: The county manager announced that a commemorative celebration was planned on Wednesday, July 1, 1998, for residents of this area along with county and state officials. RECENT NEWSLETTER FROM NACo WITH ARTICLE ABOUT Y2K PROBLEM OR“MILLENNIUM BUG”: Commissioner Boone mentioned the referenced article and potential problems associated with the year 2000. He asked if the county manager would make sure the County was prepared for the change. Mr. Mashburn said he had discussed the matter with the Information Systems Department. He also checked on the HVAC system since it is computerized. Mashburn said he understood from the department heads that there should not be any problems. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m. for a break prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. APPROVED: in 7 J9OF me C Dene GAC if ‘ Z $s Clerk to the Board Vv File: June 16 briefing minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 16, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, June 16, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart StaffPresent: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to: Delete: * Fee Schedule for Health Department Add: * Property and Liability Coverage Plan for FY 1998-99 * Request to Apply for Discretionary Funding for the Purchase of Property on Harrill Street to be used by the Iredell County Day Reporting Center & Probation and Parole * Appointment of Voting Delegate for NACo Annual Conference * Emergency Management Grant Acceptance ($2,276.60) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM IREDELL COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD, INC., FOR LOAN ASSISTANCE ($85,000): Chairman Haire advised that a representative of the rescue squad (Bill Sherrill) had explained this request at the briefing. Mrs. Blumenstein said the county was being asked to enter into a financing agreement in the amount of $85,000. The squad desires to purchase a new ambulance and equipment. Blumenstein said the money could be borrowed for the vehicle/equipment, and the bank would be given a security interest. The payback to the county would be taken from the rescue squad’s special appropriation allocation. The equipment would actually be leased to the squad and language would be in the agreement indemnifying the county. The loan arrangement would extend for no longer than 59 months. This way, the Local Government Commission will not need to be involved. If the county borrows the money, a savings of $9200 can be found over what the rescue squad could have obtained. (Rescue squads do not qualify for tax exempt financing.) Attorney Pope said there was the possibility of some liability exposure; however, he did not see the proposal as being a great risk. Mr. Pope said he would recommend that the ambulance be insured as all of the other vehicles owned by the county. The lease agreement would also stipulate that the squad would be responsible for costs associated with the vehicle, e.g., the tags, etc. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MAY REFUNDS & RELEASES: |MOTION Commissioner Fortner to approve the May, 1998 refunds and releases. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION) by Commissioner Stewart to call for a public hearing on July 7, 1998, to consider the request from the Iredell County Rescue Squad for loan assistance in the amount of $85,000. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1998 $ 18,181.13 Breakdown of Releases: County Solid Waste Fees 11,471.89 180.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 Shepherd’s Fire $2 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 All County Fire # Statesville City Statesville Downtown Mooresville Town Mooresville Downtown Mooresville School Troutman Harmony Love Valley 0 40.09 52.45 476.89 3,301.55 0 1,994.96 0 602.79 46.86 13.65 0 REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1998 $ 1,101.23 Breakdown of Refunds: County All County Fire #4 Shepherd’s Fire #2 Statesville City Mooresville School Harmony 434.27 6.60 6.62 605.03 30.29 18.42 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL DESIGN PROPOSAL & FEES FOR STUMPY CREEK PARK: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve GNA Design Associates’ proposal and to transfer $36,003 from general construction to professional services for payment. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO STUMPY CREEK PARK TIMBER SALE: MOTION by Commissioner Boone to approve the sale of timber at the Stumpy Creek Park site to Shaver Wood Products for $9,200 and to authorize the chairman and clerk to sign the deed. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION:| Commissioner Johnson offered an amendment to the motion wherein the $9,200 would be transferred into the South Iredell Park Fund. Commissioner Boone accepted the amendment. VOTING: Ayes - 5 ; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM BUNCOMBE COUNTY SOLID WASTE TO PURCHASE TWO (2) SURPLUS REFUSE TRAILERS: Commissioner Johnson asked if the county would need the trailers in the future. Mr. Mashburn said he would prefer that the decision on this item be delayed until the next meeting. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to postpone action on this matter until the July 7, 1998, meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR CONTINUATION OF BELL SOUTH (local service) & AT&T (long distance service) TELEPHONE CONTRACTS: _ Evie Caldwell, the county purchasing agent, gave the following information about these two contracts during the agenda briefing. Bell South: Contract is for the Multi-Serve (formerly known as ESSX) System. The proposal would cover 595 lines, including 8/16 ISDN (computer) lines at a cost of $13,499.84 Note: The 595 lines includes fax machines, elevators, modems, HVAC & all voice lines. AT&T: This company is offering $.068 per minute extended local and $.096 for long distance. MOTION} by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Bell South and AT&T contracts for Iredell County telephone service. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #53 FOR SOCIAL SERVICES: This department has requested that $29,360 be moved from the salary line item to contracted services. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendment #53 for the purpose of transferring $29,360 from DSS salaries to DSS contracted services for temporary employee assistance. VOTING: Ayes - 5 ; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES (REQUIRED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION): MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to adopt the following resolution in reference to the grant anticipation notes and to authorize the chairman and clerk to sign the documents. VOTING: Ayes - 5 ; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR AUTHORITY TO ISSUE GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES WITH RESPECT TO FUNDS DUE TO IREDELL COUNTY UNDER THE PUBLIC BUILDING ACT OF 1996 WHEREAS, the Public Building Bond Act of 1996 has taken effect and the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell desires to borrow money for the purpose for which bonds are authorized to be issued by said Bond Act in anticipation of the receipt of a grant of a portion of the proceeds of the sale of said bonds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell as follows: 1. The maximum aggregate principle amount of notes to be issued is two million nine hundred thirty four thousand dollars ($2,934,000). Negotiable notes, each designated “Public Building Bond Act of 1996 Grant Anticipation Notes” shall be issued for any portion of said sum so borrowed. 2. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell is hereby authorized to fix the rate of interest up to a maximum interest rate not to exceed six and one-half percent (6 4%), the place or places of payment, and the denomination or denominations of the notes. 3. Each of said notes shall be signed by the Chairman and the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Iredell and the seal of said County shall be affixed to each of said notes. 4. The Director of Finance and Administrative Services of the County of Iredell is hereby authorized to make application to the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for its approval of said note in the manner prescribed by The Local Government Finance Act. Said Local Government Commission is hereby requested to authorize and approve the issuance of said notes and upon request, to sell the notes in the manner prescribed by said Act. Said notes, when they shall have been sold by said Commission in the manner provided by law and when they shall have been executed in the manner prescribed by this resolution, shall be turned over to the State Treasurer of the State of North Carolina for delivery to the purchasers to whom they may be sold by said Commission. Adopted this the 16" day of June, 1998. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 1998-99 FINANCIAL PLAN FOR HEALTH & DENTAL CARE BENEFITS: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following 1998-99 financial plan for health & dental care benefits. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1998-99 FINANCIAL PLAN HEALTH/DENTAL CARE BENEFITS Fund 053 Iredell County, North Carolina Section 1. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Health and Dental Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999. HEALTH CARE Interest on Investments 20,000 Contribution from Employer 1,296,000 Contribution from Employees 357,480 Non-employee charges 16,200 Appropriated Fund Balance 101.065 Total 1,790,745 DENTAL CARE Contribution from Employees 133,500 Total 133,500 TOTAL REVENUES $1,924,245 Section 2. It is estimated that the following expenditures will be made in the Health and Dental Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999. HEALTH CARE Employee Health Payments 1,565,110 Claims Administration Expense 94,375 Stop Loss Insurance Expense 65,565 Other Employee Health Expense 3,000 Employee Life Insurance 44,695 Wellness Incentives 18.000 Total 1,790,745 DENTAL CAR Employee Dental Payments 125,745 Claims Administration 7,755 Total 133,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4.24 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 1998-99 FINANCIAL PLAN FOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS FUND AND PROPERTY & GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE: Blumenstein advised that the workers comp internal service fund for 1998-99 would will be accomplished by appropriating the entire fund balance of $253,500 for anticipated compensation payments. The payments would be used to pay the claims that occurred prior to June 30, 1998. A fully insured policy will be used as of July 1 for claims occurring after this date. 4 Blumenstein said the county was reverting back to a fully insured plan because of the lower cost (175,000). The existing policy would have been around $270,000 with $150,000 per deductible per claim. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the 1998-99 financial plan for workers’ compensation benefits. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1998-99 Financial Plan WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BENEFITS FUND Fund 068 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, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999. Appropriated Fund Balance $253,500 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, 1998 and ending June 30, 1999. Expenditures from this fund shall be for final payments of claims incurred while the County participated in the NCACC Pool. Compensation Payments $253,500 PROPERTY & LIABILITY COVERAGE: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the FY 1998-99 property and general liability coverage with the St. Paul Insurance Company. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 1998-99 IREDELL COUNTY EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SERVICE PROVIDER: |MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the proposal offered by The Counseling Center of Iredell for the FY 1998-99 Employee Assistance Program for Iredell County employees. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF OFFICE SPACE IN MOORESVILLE FOR PROBATION & PAROLE: Mr. Mashburn advised that at the present the county rents space from the Town of Mooresville. The space is not adequate for probation and parole, and the Mooresville officials would like to begin using the site. A larger space has been located that would cost the county $12,000 per year. This is $2,000 more than what has been paid to Mooresville in the past, however, the Iredell Day Reporting Center would like to lease some of the space at $300 per month. MOTION | by Commissioner Boone to approve the lease for probation and parole space in Mooresville at $12,000 per year and authorize the chairman to sign the lease agreement. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONTINUATION OF COUNTY IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS & IREDELL ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: The county manager said this was a continuation grant. Appropriate Punishment Options, Inc., administers the funds for the Iredell County Day Reporting Center. MOTION | by Commissioner Stewart to accept the FY 98-99 continuation grant in the amount of $134,268 from the N.C. Criminal Justice Partnership Program for the Iredell Alternatives Program (Iredell County Day Reporting Center) which is administered by Appropriate Punishment Options, Inc. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST TO APPLY FOR DISCRETIONARY FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ON HARRILL STREET TO BE USED BY THE IREDELL DAY REPORTING CENTER AND PROBATION & PAROLE: Chairman Haire said she understood the property, if obtained, would be deeded to the county. Also, that the county would initially pay for the renovations of the building. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to apply for discretionary funds for the purpose of purchasing a building on Harrill Street and for the county to fund up to $35,000 for building renovations if the grant money is obtained. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET MEETING MINUTES OF May 21", 26" & 28", 1998 AND THE MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1998 (BRIEFING & REGULAR): MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to approve all minutes as presented with the exception of a correction to the June 2 Regular Minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE TO THE NACo CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN PORTLAND, OREGON: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to appoint Sara K. Haire as the voting delegate. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,276.60: Mr. Mashburn said grant funds were available for the purchase of a digital camera, computer equipment, and hazardous material equipment. MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to authorize Budget Amendment #54 for the purpose of accepting the grant funds and for the appropriation of $2,276.60 to capital outlay for the referenced equipment items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Statesville Airport Commission (1 announcement) Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS vi itt .): [MOTION jy Chairman Haire to postpone these appointments until the July 7, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (2 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Helen Wooten. Chairman Haire |moved | to close the nominations, appoint Wooten by acclamation, and postpone the other appointment until the July 7, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |;|MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to postpone this appointment until the July 7, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the July 7, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. om it lock ommittee (1 appt.): |MOTION} by Commissioner Boone to postpone this appointment until the July 7, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ion F Aging Advi mumittee (1 alternate appt.): |MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to postpone this alternate appointment until the July 7, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn said a written report had already been distributed. He did make note of the fact that county employees had raised $6,200 for the recent “Relay for Life” cancer project. Mashburn commented that the employees annually raise money for this project along with the March of Dimes and United Way campaigns. Chairman Haire praised the employees for their work on behalf of the charitable organizations. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, July 7, 1998, (5:00 p.m. - Briefing) in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. v —~ Approved: ie 7 SGFE A. c Ji 77 Ye C7 C_ // , YV Clerk to théBoard IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JULY 7, 1998 The Iredell Cou:ty Board of Commissioners met for an agenda briefing on Tuesday, July 7, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice M. Stewart Absent: Commissioner Alice Fortner Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Director; Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Health Supervisor; Norma Rife, Allied Health Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. NON-OWNER REZONING PETITIONS (CUT-OFF DATE): William Allison explained that his staff had checked the methods used by other counties for non-owner petitions. Some findings were: Cabarrus County - Has not had any requests for non-owner rezonings. Catawba County - At the time of a non-owner submittal, there has to be a 50% “in favor” percentage. (The percentage can change through the process.) Union County _ - Has strict zoning guidelines. Only the owner, owner’s agent, or the local governing body can initiate a zoning change. Allison asked the board’s opinion about the following addition to the zoning ordinance: “Adjustments to the petition or any boundary lines occurring more than seven (7) days after the initial planning board meeting will not be recognized in the final decision.” After some discussion, the board agreed to change the 7 days to 14 days. REQUEST FROM IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ADOPTION OF FY 98-99 FEE SCHEDULE: Since the health director was on vacation, Kelly Sheeks, the Environmental Health Supervisor, discussed the health items. Dr. Ron Milam, the board of health chairman, was also present. Sheeks said all divisions in the health department had fee adjustments for 98-99. Some fees in the environmental section were combined (unified fee); however, area developers have not voiced any opposition to the change. Mr. Boone, the commissioner appointee to the health board, said the interpreter fee was eliminated in the 98-99 fee schedule. During 97-98 the fee was $4.00, but the cost was waived for anyone claiming that he/she could not pay. Boone expressed discontent about the fee deletion and said the other board of health members were also concerned. Mr. Boone said the fee was deleted for several reasons; however, a prime factor was the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services would not sign the annual contract if it included interpreter fee charges. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,071: Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Health Supervisor, explained there was an opportunity to receive $1,071 in Food Service Funding. The money would have to be used in the environmental department, and a budget needed to be in Raleigh by August 1. Sheeks suggested that $831 be used to purchase three chairs. The remainder ($240) could be appropriated to the salaries line item. Commissioner Stewart suggested that between now and next year, employees come up with a plan to spend this type of funding if it becomes available. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR’ IREDELL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP LEAD AGENCY) AND SOCIAL SERVICES: Don Wall, the DSS Director, said the referenced contract had been approved by the Board of Social Services. Wall said the county should not have to supply more than five percent of the transportation program’s costs. The money will be taken out of the salary line item since DSS will no longer need to hire drivers. Overall, Wall said the program should save the county money. Wall also said he would wait about three months to amend the DSS budget. Ben Garrison, the Vocational Workshop Director, said the consolidated transportation program started July 6, 1998. About 15 fixed routes have been identified. A status report will be issued by Garrison in three months. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the briefing session at 6:45 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPROVED: ¢ 1998 Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JULY 7, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 7, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice M. Stewart Absent: Commissioner Alice Fortner StaffPresent: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Director, and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to: Delete: »* Presentation from Providence Associates, Inc., in Reference to the Iredell County Library Add: * Issuance of Building Permit Moratorium for the Area known as Meck-Neck until August 4, 1998 (To be discussed during Inter-Local Agreement Pertaining to Permitting Process) * Request to Use COG Pre-Paid Hours for Planning * Two Personnel Matters (1) Request from County Assessor for Permission to Authorize Leave Accrual for a Job Applicant (Appraiser) and (2) Extension of Leave Without Pay for a Nutritionist II at the Health Department (7 days) * Request for Approval of End-User Client Radar-Net Agreement VOTING: Ayes -4; Nays - 0. COUNTY PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS @ RECOGNITION OF MR. J.C. THARPE, RETIREE OF THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT: Ron Weatherman, the Solid Waste Director, praised Mr. Tharpe for his excellent assistance at the Mooresville Transfer Station. Weatherman said Tharpe would be missed by his co- workers and the public. Chairman Haire presented a plaque to Mr. Tharpe and thanked him for his years of service. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE IREDELL COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD FOR LOAN ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000: Chairman Haire announced the hearing was called on June 16, 1998. She explained the purpose was to seek public comment on the consideration of the county borrowing $85,000 on behalf of the rescue squad. The money would be used to purchase a new ambulance and equipment that would be leased to the squad. Haire said the county was considering the request due to the savings ($9,200) that could be realized if a governmental unit pursued the loan rather than the rescue squad. No one spoke in favor or opposition to the loan request. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the following resolution pertaining to loan assistance for the Iredell County Rescue Squad. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY FOR AMBULANCE AND EQUIPMENT FINANCING WHEREAS, Iredell County, North Carolina, through its duly elected Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, Sara K. Haire, and its appointed County Manager, Joel R. Mashburn, the Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Susan G. Blumenstein, the Clerk to the Board, Jean C. Moore, and Attorney, William P. Pope, with the consent and approval of the Board of Commissioners, shall enter into a contract with Branch Banking and Trust Company for the financing of an ambulance and various equipment; and, WHEREAS, the said contract, bearing a date to be determined, qualifies as a tax-exempt obligation of the County, pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: That the aforesaid contract, bearing a date to be determined by and between Iredell County, North Carolina and Branch Banking and Trust Company, together with the amounts to be paid thereunder, be and the same are hereby designated as a qualified tax-exempt obligation of the County for the purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Adopted this 7" day of July, 1998. *k# ek * & Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING REQUEST; GRH PROPERTIES LLC, CASE NO. 9806-1 (RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS): William Allison, the planning supervisor, explained that Mr. Gary Hall desired to rezone property from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Business District. The proposed use would be for limited retail purposes. The location of the property (.75 acres) is at 2195 Charlotte Highway across the road from Short Ridge Lane; more specifically identified as PIN# 4658532337 & 4658532320. Allison said the existing land use was residential and commercial. He mentioned the parcel was located just south of an existing commercial land use node at the intersection of Cornelius Road and Highway 21. Allison also said the property contained “a nonconforming business and adjoined commercially zoned property on two sides. When Cornelius Road is eventually extended to align with Mazeppa Road to the east, it will bring more traffic and activity to the neighborhood. However, until the proposed road improvements are made, only less intensive uses should be considered.” On June 3, 1998, the planning board recommended in a 5-3 vote to amend the land development plan and approve the rezoning request. Allison said the zoning map indicated the property directly to the north was zoned Neighborhood Business. The property across the street is also zoned Neighborhood Business. Gary Hall, the applicant for the rezoning said he and his family desired to improve the property. He mentioned the site was an “eyesore” with junked appliances, car parts, and overgrown weeds. It contains a house and two commercial buildings. The house is structurally unsound so it needs to be demolished. Hall said the neighbors were in favor of cleaning the site and he had been doing this. Commissioner Stewart asked how long the Pump Petroleum business had been closed. Hall said he was not certain on this. He did say the larger building was used to restore antique cars. Helen Brown (opposition) said it had been about ten years since there was an active business at the property. Wayne Brown (opposition) advised he had lived near the site for thirty-five years. He said the Hall family had used machinery to push dirt, etc., on his property. Mr. Brown said he would have to obtain legal assistance to resolve this problem. He mentioned that at the planning board meeting it was explained that an eight-foot buffer would be placed on the property. Brown said his main objection was having an eight-foot fence as his front door view. He also said he didn’t feel the property was large enough for a commercial establishment. Chairman Haire asked the size of the property. Mr. Brown said it was “130 ft. across the front and 250 feet deep.” Mr. Brown said most of the adjacent property owners were his relatives, and he didn’t understand how Mr. Hall could make statements about the neighbors being in favor of the proposed use and the cleaning of the site. Chairman Haire asked Mr. Brown if the nei ghbors, or his relatives, were in agreement with him about the matter. Mr. Brown said they agreed with him and his nephew would have the same front door view, i.e., an eight-foot fence. Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Brown the distance between his residence to the property line. Mr. Brown said it was not over 100 feet. He said he owned two houses and one of them was about 20-25 feet from the line. Gary Hall reiterated that the buildings were already at the site, and Mr. Brown had looked at them for many years. He said his goal was to make the buildings less objectionable by cleaning them up. Hall also mentioned the buffer could be trees. In reference to pushing dirt onto the Brown property, Mr. Hall acknowledged this had been done, and he (Hall) intended to correct the problem. Chairman Hall adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to amend the land development plan. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the rezoning request from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Business in reference to Case No. 9806-1. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.9A(5) - ACCESSORY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES OF THE IREDELL COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE: Mr. Allison mentioned that at the April 21, 1998, commissioner’s meeting the square footage for accessory buildings was increased. At that time, the staff was asked to have the planning board re-examine the matter. On June 3, 1998, the planning board in an 8-0 vote recommended the following additions to the zoning ordinance: (5.1) May exceed twelve-hundred (1200) sq. ft. in the R-20 and RU-R districts subject to the following restrictions: a. Ona parcel of land less than two (2) acres in size, no building shall exceed two-thousand (2000) sq. ft., nor be located closer than fifty (50) feet to any exterior property line. b. On a parcel of land two (2) acres or more in size, no building shall exceed thirty-five hundred (3500) sq. ft., nor be located closer than eighty (80) feet to any exterior property line. (5.2) In the RA district no accessory building shall cover more than 30% of the rear yard. Commissioner Johnson asked how much discussion occurred at the planning board meeting regarding setbacks. Allison said there was some discussion. He said 50 feet would probably be adequate in reference to item (b). Mr. Johnson advised that with an 80-foot setback some property would be rendered useless. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to amend the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance as it relates to accessory buildings and structures and to include the foregoing recommendations with the exception of item (b). A change will be made to this section by substituting 50 feet instead of 80 feet to any exterior property line. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION REGARDING NON-OWNER REZONING PETITIONS: Mr. Allison advised that at the June 2, 1998 meeting, the planning staff was requested to review cut-off dates for non-owner rezoning petitions. He said he had discussed the matter with the county attorney, and he was now recommending the following statement be inserted in the zoning ordinance: “Adjustments to the petition or any boundary lines occurring more than 14 days after the initial planning board meeting will not be recognized in the final decision.” Mr. Allison said this matter would need to go back before the planning board. MOTION | by Commissioner Stewart to refer the matter back to the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ADOPTION OF FY 98-99 FEE SCHEDULE: |MOTION) by Commissioner Stewart to adopt the following 98- 99 fee schedule. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 318 Turnersburg Highway Statesville, NC 28625 FEE SCHEDULE - FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999 Effective 7/1/98 thru 6/30/99 CHILD HEALTH EPSDT Periodic (Medicaid) Treatment (Medicaid) EPSDT Interperiodic Periodic Screening 100% Treatment 100% Interperiodic Screening FAMILY PLANNING 100% Pay Initial Annual (Complete) Medical with pelvic Medical without pelvic Depo-provera injection Pill replacement pack Initial Annual (Complete) Medical with pelvic Medical without pelvic Norplant Insertion Norplant Removal Norplant Removal & Reinsertion Depo-provera injection LABORATORY TRUST Chem 23 (County Employees only) CBC (County Employees only) Pregnancy Test (Medicaid) MATERNAL HEALTH BABY LOVE (Medicaid) Initial Maternity Care Coordination Subsequent month MCC Home Visit MOW Brief Visit MOW Standard Visit MOW Extended Visit . CHILDREN'S SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES Each visit 100% Medicaid ADULT HEALTH Each visit 100% TB Control Treatment (Medicaid) **TB Mantoux Administration SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (Medicaid) Initial visit HIV Case Management (Unit rate:15 min.) PRENATAL (Medicaid) Clinic visit Ultrasound Post Partum Home Visit - Maternal Assessment Post Partum Home Visit - Newborn Assessment Rho D Immune Globulin Oral Glucose Tolerance Test Maternity Home Visit Non-Stress Test Typhoid Cholera Immune Serum Globulin (no charge for indigent patients) FY’97-’98 $88.82 57.96 $2.55 .. 88.82 ate. 82.85 . Sida.09 .. ee es ar, 3 eae 43.28 ae. 5.00 $152.75 . 96.58 79.76 43.28 504.90 197.11 645.91 23.74 $10.00 20.00 . 20.00 10.51 FY’97-"98 $102.27 51.60 = ke 19.54 54.66 79.50 $68.76 68.76 . $25.00 77.92 . 7.00 $40.99 10.25 $94.00 38.14 40.61. 36.92 40.23 19.65 108.05 N/A $35.00 10.00 20.00 FY’98-°99 . $88.82 57.96 82.85 88.82 . 57.96 82.85 $152.75 96.58 79.76 43.28 23.74 5.00 $152.75 96.58 79.76 43.28 504.90 197.11 645.91 23.74 $10.00 25.00 20.00 10.38 FY'98-‘99 $102.27 51.60 . 55.83 19.54 54.66 oe eliminate eliminate $25.00 77.92 7.00 $40.99 10.25* $94.00 38.14 40.61 36.92 77.40 17.80 108.05 35.44 $35.00 10.00 eliminate Infl Fy'97-‘98 FY’98.‘99 uenza ae : $8.00 $8.00 Pneumonia ; 15.00 15.00 Immunization Update (Medicaid) wis. 18.13 Hepatitis B (Adults) 40.00 40.00 50.00 20.00 Hepatitis A (Adults) , N/A Hepatitis A (Children) N/A CHILDREN SERVICES COORDINATION (Medicaid) Primary Service Coord. - . . PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETER SERVICES Fifteen (15) minute unit rate $4.00 . eliminate *Not yet determined; waiting on state Medicaid guidelines **TB Mantoux Administration - Suspected TB cases or contacts to TB cases are NOT charged A Sliding Fee Scale is utilized in Child Health, Family Planning, CSHS, and Adult Health Clinics All State adjustments made to Medicaid charges will automatically be implemented in the County fee schedule ALLIED HEALTH DIVISION Dental, Health Promotion and Nutrition Sections FY’97-‘98 FY’98-‘99 Services for Community Members/Organizations Basic Cholesterol Screening and Nutrition Education . . $7.00 $10.00 Full Lipid Profile and Nutrition Education N/A 29.00 Breast Pump Rental (per month) . . 20.00 20.00 Health Risk . . ; pees a, : 2.00 oa Programs for Community Groups/Organizations Blood Pressure/Hypertension $3.00 $3.00 Community CPR Course 30.00 45.00 Infant/child CPR and First Aid Course 30.00 45.00 Grocery Store Tour - Healthy Food Selection 5.00 5.00 Health Fair and Information Booths (set up) N/A Donation Manning a Health Booth (per hour) N/A Donation Health Topic Seminars (for professionals) 10.00 20.00 Health Topic Seminars (for the public-group) N/A Donation Individual Weight Loss Counseling (per 30 min.) 5.00 5.00 Stress Management 15.00 40.00 Smoking Cessation 15.00 40.00 Waist Basket (weight loss classes) 20.00 40.00 Medicaid/Non-Medicaid Reimbursed Classes (s10 fee for Non-Medicaid in FY 97-98) Childbirth Education Series $87.00 $87.00 0 Parenting Education Series 92.38 92.380 Childbirth Refresher Series 30.00 30.00 0 Dental - Medicaid Per Visit-Flat Fee $95.36 $95.36 Medical Nutrition Therapy Medicaid/Non-Medicaid - Sliding Fee (no service for non-Medicaid in FY 97-98) Medical Nutrition Therapy for Women $40.61 Medical Nutrition Therapy for Children 38.00 © Will utilize Sliding Fee Scale for non-Medicaid All state adjustments made to Medicaid charges will automatically be implemented in the county fee schedule IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Environmental Health Division User Fee Schedule FY ‘97-‘98 FY ‘98-‘99 Septic System Permit Layout Final Inspection Type I or Il System $75 $100 $175 Type II System $200 $100 $300 Type 1V-V1 System $250 $250 $500 Septic System Repair Permit No Charge No Charge Relayout of Septic System Permit: Limited $50 $50 Comprehensive Full Permit Fee Full Permit Fee Existing System Inspection $50 Tract Evaluation (per acre) Eliminate Installer Fee For Uncancelled Appointment $50 Water Sample Swimming Pool Permit: Operating <8 months Operating >8 months Tattoo Artist permit (Annual) Commissioner Boone advised that he would like to share two resolutions in reference to interpreter fees. He also made the following comments: “We are probably all descendants of immigrants. However, there is a distinction. Previous immigrants did not come here for a handout. They came to work. They had no choice but to work. There were no handouts available and those who came from countries speaking other languages learned to speak English. If there had been multilingual programs throughout our history we would be in a situation probably similar to Yugoslavia - - divided by language. At the present, the cost for the interpreters is fairly minimal at the health department. As the non-English speaking population increases, those costs could become astronomical. They are already very significant in some counties. According to the federal guidelines, if someone comes in and says, “I speak Russian, and I need an interpreter,’ businesses have to at least obtain a telephone interpreter for that person. You probably couldn’t deny someone a job with the county because of his or her inability to speak English unless communication was a specific part of the job. The ramifications of the U.S. Office of Civil Rights and the Justice Department’s attitude are horrifying. Somewhere, somehow, somebody needs to fight this. Basically all we can do is to make our position known.” MOTION by Commissioner Boone to adopt the following resolutions. RESOLUTION IN REFERENCE TO INTERPRETER FEES WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health and the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, by unanimous votes, established a fee for health department interpreter services; and WHEREAS, the 1998-99 contract required by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services states the health department “shall provide interpreter services at no cost to clients or their families . . .”; and WHEREAS, it is outrageous and unjust that taxpayers pay the cost of interpreter services for those who, in most cases, are not citizens of the Unites States and in many cases are not even legal residents; and WHEREAS, as the non-English speaking population increases, the cost of providing the interpreter services will rise and this additional cost will result in either a greater burden to the taxpayer or the curtailment of other services; and WHEREAS, the fee adopted by Iredell County is waived for those, who claim to be unable to pay, thus insuring that no one will be denied care. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we urge the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to amend said contract by deleting the provision that prohibits local health departments from collecting interpreter fees; and BEIT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge the state to provide legal assistance to counties whose interpreter fees are challenged by federal agencies; and BEIT FINALLY RESOLVED, that we urge the North Carolina General Assembly to enact legislation to guarantee the right of local health departments to establish fees for interpreter services. This the 7" day of July, 1998. ** *& * * Mr. Boone advised there was another resolution addressed to Congress which included the same preambles. The resolution asks that Congress pass legislation to make it clear that federal law will not bar state and local governments from charging interpreter fees. The resolution in its entirety reads as follows: WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health and the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, by unanimous votes, established a fee for interpreter services at the Iredell County Health Department; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Office of Civil Rights has taken the position that fees for interpreter services are in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and has in fact filed complaints against local health departments that charge such fees, despite the fact that no federal court has ruled on this issue; and WHEREAS, it is outrageous and unjust that taxpayers pay the cost of interpreter services for those who, in most cases, are not citizens of the United States, and in many cases are not even legal residents; and WHEREAS, as the non-English speaking population increases, the cost of providing interpreter services will rise, and this additional cost will result in either a greater burden on the taxpayer or the curtailment of other services; and WHEREAS, the fee adopted by Iredell County is waived for those who claim to be unable to pay, thus ensuring that no one will be denied care. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, do urge the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to ensure that the federal government will not interfere with the right of state and local governments to charge fees for foreign language interpreter services. This the 7" day of July, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM IREDELL COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MARCH OF DIMES GRANT MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,333: During the agenda briefing, Norma Rife, the Allied Health Director, explained that this organization had given a grant to the health department in the amount of $10,333. The following is a breakdown on how the money would be used. 1. Medical Supplies: * Syphilis lab tests of selected jail population. $ 1,909.00 2. Contracted Services: (Temporary Agency) $ 6,957.00 * Health Educator who will identify and train “Lay Health Advisors” (community leaders) who will work in their communities to educate about STDs, including treatment and prevention measures. . Community Awareness: * Education Materials * Materials for Training $__782.00 Total $ 10,333.00 MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to authorize Budget Amendment #1 for the acceptance of the March of Dimes grant money in the amount of $10,333. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,071 (FOOD SERVICE FUNDING): Kelly Sheeks, the Environmental Health Supervisor, advised during the agenda briefing that the state department needed to know before August 1 as to how the money would be spent. The funds have to be used in the environmental health area. With this in mind, Sheeks proposed to purchase three, ergonomic chairs ($831) and to place the remainder ($240) in the salaries line item. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to authorize permission for the health department to apply for the food service funds and to approve Budget Amendment #2 for the purpose of accepting the $1,071 in food service funding. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PERMITTING PROCESS (INSPECTIONS/PLANNING/ZONING, ETC.) FOR THE MECK-NECK AREA: Attorney Pope said there were a number of items not addressed in the legislation transferring the Meck-Neck land from Mecklenburg County to Iredell County. Among these were the permits issued by Mecklenburg County, but were not completed by July 1, 1998. (Specifically, which county would complete the inspections and issue the certificates.) Pope mentioned the agreement did not address septic tank permits, and he understood some had been issued. Pope also mentioned that Meck-Neck was not technically zoned by Iredell County. After a conversation with the planning supervisor, Pope said it was recommended that a temporary moratorium on the issuance of permits be declared until a public hearing (August 4, 1998) could be held. Commissioner Johnson asked the planning supervisor if his staff could get everything accomplished by August 4. Mr. Allison said it might be possible. It was agreed to hold the Meck- Neck public hearing for zoning purposes on August 4, 1998. The hearing will be continued, if necessary. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to schedule a public hearing regarding zoning for the Meck-Neck area on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., and to establish a moratorium on building and septic tank permits. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to approve the Inter-Local Agreement and to authorize the county attorney to incorporate language into the document relating to environmental health permits and to authorize the county manager to sign the agreement upon completion. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. DISCUSSION AND/OR APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR IREDELL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP LEAD AGENCY) AND SOCIAL SERVICES): During the agenda briefing, Don Wall, DSS Director, and Ben Garrison, Director of the Vocational Workshop, presented this contract. The term will extend from July 6, 1998 through June 30, 1999; however, it can be continued for successive one-year terms. Garrison mentioned that a consolidated transportation system was new for the County. He said that some problems in the design were probably inevitable, and the first year would be used to establish some benchmarks. MOTION} by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Transportation Services Contract and to authorize the DSS Director to sign the document. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JUNE 1998 REFUNDS AND RELEASES: Brent Weisner appeared before the board at the agenda briefing and recommended approval of the referenced refunds and releases. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following June 1998 Refunds and Releases. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1998 $ 18,244.58 Breakdown of Releases: County 12,340.02 Solid Waste Fees 0 E. Alex. Fire #1 9.25 Shepherd's Fire #2 39.35 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 114.01 All County Fire #4 578.84 Statesville City 2,561.41 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville Town 1,843.77 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 524.36 Harmony 19.43 Troutman 214.14 Love Valley 0 TH TH OF JUNE, 1998 Breakdown of Refunds: County 68.40 Statesville City 407.75 Harmony 17.02 FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE SALE OF REFUSE TRAILERS TO BUNCOMBE COUNTY: Ron Weatherman, the Solid Waste Director, assured the board members that the trailers were of no use to the county. He said if the trailers were sold, there would still be one available for backup. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following resolution which authorizes the sale of refuse trailers to Buncombe County, N.C., for $5,000. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION FOR TRANSFER OF CERTAIN SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of the following items of personal property which are surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, that since Buncombe County, North Carolina has requested the following equipment, and has offered the sum of $5,000 for the two trailers, that they be transferred to that County as provided in G.S. 160A-274. Two (2) 1974 Peabody Refuse Trailers Serial # 1094207 Serial # 1094307 This the 7" day of July, 1998. REQUEST FROM SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF: (1) ALLOCATION OF $5,800 FROM “WHITE GOODS” ACCOUNT TO PAY FOR REPAIRS TO ROAD LEADING TO THE “WHITE GOODS” DISPOSAL AREA AND (2) RESTRICTION OF “WHITE GOODS” INVENTORY PROCEEDS FOR FUTURE CAPITAL OUTLAY INCLUDING THE CURRENT BALANCE AND ALL FUTURE ALLOCATIONS TO THE ACCOUNT: Mr. Weatherman said the road leading into the “white goods” disposal area was in bad repair. He said using money from the “white goods” account to pay for road improvements was permissible and he was recommending this expenditure. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendment #3 for the allocation of $5,800 from the “white goods” account for the referenced road repairs. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Mr. Weatherman said the “white goods” disposal tax was supposed to sunset on June 30, 1998; however, legislation would probably occur to extend the tax. He discussed the need to restrict the tax proceeds for future capital outlay. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to restrict “white goods” inventory proceeds for future capital outlay including the current balance and all future allocations to the account, as recommended by the Solid Waste Director, and to make this action retroactive to June 30, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST OF IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY AMENDMENT FOR FY 1997-1998: Mrs. Blumenstein said this amendment was necessary for the school system to legally record the amount of $2,825,000 into its records. The referenced amount represents two special appropriations that occurred during the 1997- 1998 fiscal year. These were: $625,000 for high school property in South Iredell and $2,200,000 for the adjustment in the General Obligation Bond payment schedule. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Iredell-Statesville School System’s Capital Outlay Amendment request in the amount of $2,825,000 and to make this action retroactive to June 30, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR NCACC ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Chairman Haire nominated Alice Stewart as the regular voting delegate. Haire moved to close the nominations and elect Stewart by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Commissioner Boone nominated Sara K. Haire as the alternate voting delegate. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and elect Haire by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JUNE 16, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING AND REGULAR):| MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the referenced minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST TO USE COG PRE-PAID HOURS FOR PLANNING: Mr. Allison explained that Centralina Council of Governments was willing to assist in watershed planning for the Meck-Neck area. The county has a block of pre-paid hours (20) that can be used for this assistance. MOTION ]by Chairman Haire to approve the usage of pre-paid hours with Centralina for the referenced purpose. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR PERMISSION TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL LEAVE ACCRUAL FOR A JOB APPLICANT (Appraiser): Brent Weisner, the county assessor, explained during the briefing that he was interviewing for an appraiser. The candidate with the most experience has worked for another governmental agency for ten years. Weisner said he would like to offer the applicant a vacation leave accrual rate commensurate with his/her years of service in government. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to recognize the previous years of service when computing vacation time for the referenced job applicant. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR EXTENSION OF LEAVE WITHOUT PAY FOR A NUTRITIONIST II (7 days): Several months ago, Terri Carter, a health nutritionist was given permission to take a six month school leave (without pay). Originally, she was due back to the health department on July 6, 1998. During the last segment of the schooling, Carter suffered several setbacks. Chiefly, the death of her mother. In order to complete 12 the internship, it will be necessary for Carter to start over in one aspect of the schooling. Norma Rife explained during the briefing that Carter was requesting a seven-day extension to the leave without pay status. This extra time will allow her to complete the internship requirements. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to authorize a seven-day extension for the leave without pay status for Terri Carter, Nutritionist II, at the Iredell County Health Department. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF END USER CLIENT RADAR-NET AGREEMENT: Larry Dickerson, Director of Emergency Management and Communications, said in the agenda briefing that BARON SERVICES, INC., was making available to 18 counties in this region the availability of Doppler radar data. The service is free for three years; however, at the end of this period there will be a $175 per month charge. The system will need to be hooked to a standard TV antenna and receive WCNC-TV Channel 6's signal over the airwaves to operate. Dickerson said he would retain the current weather reporting equipment until he knew for sure how the new system worked. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the End User Client Radar-Net Agreement as proposed by the Emergency Management/Communications Director. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS dul e Ho mmunity Advi ommittee (3 appts.):| MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to postpone these appointments until the August 4, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 appt.): | MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to postpone this appointment until the August 4, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Recreation Advi ittee t.): _|MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the August 4, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advisory Committee (2 appts.): Chairman Haire nominated Rose Scott for a reappointment to this committee. Haire jmoved] to close the nominations, accept Scott by acclamation, and to postpone the other appointment until the August 4, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (1 appt.): Commissioner Stewart to postpone this appointment until the August 4, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 alternate appt.): Chairman Haire {moved postpone this appointment until the August 4, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Statesville Airport Commission (1 appt.): Commissioner Boone nominated Commissioner Steve Johnson. Chairman Haire |moved| to close the nominations and accept Johnson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) (Real Property), Chairman Haire moved |to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR THE 332 KELLY STREET PROPERTY: Upon return to Open Session, Chairman Haire |MOVED}to: (1) accept the offer from Allison and Fraley for the property located at 332 Kelly Street, Statesville, N.C., in the amount of $69,580, (2) authorize the Chairman to sign the legal documents, and (3) make the acceptance of the offer contingent upon the satisfactory negotiation of a contract with Preservation North Carolina for the house and 10,000 feet of property on the front portion. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 4, 1998, (4:00 p.m. - Joint Meeting with the Iredell-Statesville School System) in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Clerk to the Boad | Approved: Gaga ¢ [998 , ion C. irr CMC... IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JOINT MEETING WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND BRIEFING MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, at 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 P.M.., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart County Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. : A ere: Board Chairman Bill Long, catasedvet Joe Sinclair, Assistant Supt. Sennen te Assistant Supt. Julia Williams, Auxiliary Director Don Atkinson, Finance Director William Barnard, and Public Information Officer Cathy Davidson. Others present: Katy Patterson and members of the P.L.E.A.S.E (Parents Leading Effective Action in Support of Education) group. Also attending were media representatives. *ekeE SE School Board Chairman Long began the discussion by saying the new ABC School Report Cards would be disclosed this week. He said three schools (Shepherds Elementary, Brawley Middle and Lake Norman Elementary) would be named “Schools of Distinction.” Long also said several schools were classified as “exemplary.” Atkinson said all of the system’s schools would be air conditioned by the end of this summer. Sharon School is the last facility scheduled for this work. (Statesville High School has a few classrooms needing to be air conditioned and this will be accomplished in the fall of this year.) Presentation by Dr. Julia Williams Using graphs and maps, Williams presented growth projections for each of the 29 schools. (Mulberry School is considered the 30" in the system; however, it is used as an alternative school.) Remarks made about some of the schools were: Southern Sector Lake Norman: 15 mobiles on site; anticipate more students by Christmas - - cannot continue to add mobile units due to the watershed. Mt. Mourne: 8 new classrooms are already planned. With these, the school should be all right; however, growth is expected at Exit 33. Brawley Middle School: To add more classrooms would necessitate the elimination of the soccer field. Troutman Middle: 100 more students predicted in five years. South High School: Beyond capacity now. More mobile units are being added. Western Sector Celeste Henkle: In the process of completing a new building now. Williams said the school should be all right for the next few years; however, housing developments are occurring. Monticello: Will need new classrooms in the future. N.B. Mills: New classrooms are needed. Scotts: More growth is anticipated. More classrooms are needed. Sharon: Expected to have student growth - - more classrooms are needed. West Middle: Expected to have 100 additional students by next year. Predictions are that growth will continue. West High School: Size is adequate now, but more growth is expected. Northern Sector Central: Adequate at present. Cool Springs: New building underway. Ebenezer: Adequate at present. Harmony: Slow growth at present. Northview: Adding two classrooms &: mobile units. Union Grove: Adding two classrooms. North Middle: A total of six classrooms should be added in future. North High: New science building will help in future. Statesville/Eastern Sector ADR: Slow growth; capacity all right for future. East Elem.: Slow growth, however, the school is housing many programs, e.g,, Exceptional Children’s Program. Pressley: Building is at capacity. Wayside: Not much growth but overcapacity now. Limited by lot size and septic field. New Hwy. 70 will come close to school - - might even go over the septic field. (A replacement for this facility might be sought.) East Middle: Can accommodate some growth. Statesville Middle: Can accommodate some growth. Statesville High: Some decline of student growth, however, the facility houses system- wide programs, e.g., Auto Tech Program. In conclusion, Williams said the school system was asking the commissioners for funds to build a K-8 Complex and a new high school. Both facilities were requested for the southern quadrant of the county. A handout was distributed showing the projected costs along with the development phases. It included: Fundi t Immediate N: © K-8 Complex 1* Phase - Grades 4-7 Occupy August 1999 $ 8.80 million 2™ Phase - Grades 4-8 Occupy August 2000 3.45 million 3™ Phase - Grades K-5,6-8 - Occupy August 2001 3.68 million Total Estimated cost $15.93 million ® High School Grades 9-12 - Occupy August 2001 $22.00 million (Based on 1998 Projected Construction Costs) Williams also shared a handout describing the availability of current funds. It included: Available Funds for K-8 Complex Balance $2.2 million $2,006,000 Undesignated Funding 686,327 $1,016,290 $1,412,562 Additional Needs for K-8 $6,107,673 $2,433,710 $2,267,438 Dr. Williams said she would continue to watch new housing developments and anticipated growth patterns. She mentioned there was, however, a critical need in the southern end for new schools. Chairman Haire thanked the school representatives for the presentation. Haire said the commissioners would work on a committee to study what needed to be done. County Manager Mashburn said a decision needed to be made “outside the current budget - - some form of debt service.” 5:00 P.M. AUGUST 4, 1998 AGENDA BRIEFING All commissioners were present along with: County Staff: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Director; Ray Rabe, Health Director; Norma Rife, Allied Health Director; Don Wall, DSS Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Brent Weisner, County Assessor; Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector; Linda Morrow, Assistant Tax Collector; Lt. Mike Hager, Sheriff's Dept., and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. RECOGNITION OF MRS. ANNE JOHNSON, RETIREE OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT: Chairman Haire praised Mrs. Johnson and presented her with a plaque for 42 years of service at the DSS Department. Commissioner Stewart said, “Anne has always gone an extra mile to assist everyone. She has always been delightful to work with.” Don Wall, the DSS Director said, “Anne is a quality person.” He mentioned Mrs. Johnson started work at DSS in 1956 and that 30 years out of the 42 years of service had been in the capacity of supervisor. AMENDMENT OF IREDELL COUNTY’S WELFARE REFORM/WORK FIRST PLAN: Don Wall mentioned that in an effort to become an electing county in the Welfare Reform Plan that an amendment was needed. Basically, one word needed to be changed and this was “testing.” Instead of saying “mandatory drug testing,” the plan should say “mandatory drug screening.” The recommended amendment would read: Iredell County will follow State guidelines by completing substance abuse screening forms AUDIT and DAST 10 and make referrals as necessary to Mental Health. Once a recipient is identified as being a substance abuser, or based upon reasonable suspicion is believed to be a substance abuser, a mandatory drug test will be required. The commissioners thanked Mr. Wall and his staff for their perseverance in working on the Welfare Reform/Work First Plan. PLANNING ITEMS: Allison briefed the board on the items for his department. In reference to the zoning for Meck Neck he said about 15 to 20 people attended the planning board meeting. The planning office, however, received approximately 200 calls asking about the proposed classification. All of the callers seemed satisfied when the R-20 classification was explained. REQUEST FROM IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL OF A CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR WEST IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL AND A NEW CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: William Barnard, the Iredell-Statesville School System Finance Director, explained that an amendment was needed for the West Iredell project due to a savings on completed projects. The new ordinance for East Elementary would encompass air conditioning and construction. Barnard said the savings resulted from several factors, e.g., projects were bid as a group, the bids came in less, and a surplus in General Obligation Funds. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL TAX SETTLEMENT (1997) AND APPROVAL OF 1998 COLLECTION ORDERS FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF: Joe Ketchie, Tax Collector, presented the Annual Tax Settlement. He mentioned some citizens were finding ways to avoid paying the motor vehicle tax, e.g., just buying a new tag. County Assessor Brent Weisner said this was true, but the county was collecting more than ever on the vehicles. The collection rate last year was 96.63 compared to this year’s rate of 96.77. Weisner said the 1998 tax bills would be mailed in the next two weeks. He mentioned a new bill format was being used with the intent to make them more legible. Delinquent Taxes: Weisner briefed the group on a new method to collect delinquent taxes. He proposed that Trans-Worid System, Inc., be allowed to send collection letters to delinquent taxpayers. A letter would be issued to each delinquent taxpayer every two weeks up to 90 days. After 90 days, collection efforts would resume in the tax collector’s office. The company would be paid per account. Weisner said funds were available for this service and if there were no objections, the company would begin in September. The commissioners did not voice any opposition concerning the letter writing collection strategy. Introduction of Assistant Tax Collector Linda Morrow: Linda Morrow was introduced to the commissioners as the new Assistant Tax Collector. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FROM THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE: Lt. Mike Hager requested permission to apply for $31,500 in law enforcement block funds. A $3,150 match will be needed; however, this money can be found in seized drug funds. Hager said the grant was a continuation of one started last year. In 1997, $25,000 was received, and it was used for cameras, radar units and mobile data units for patrol vehicles. Grant funds received this year would be used for the same type of equipment. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER FOR INMATE COMMISSARY ACCOUNT: County Finance Director Blumenstein said the designation of Deputy Gwen Parks as a Deputy Finance Officer was requested due to the upcoming maternity leave of Tina M. Martz (Acting Deputy Officer). Deputy Parks will be relieved of the duties when Martz returns to work. REQUEST FROM SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A USED TIRE SITE AT THE MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION 4 (COST ESTIMATED TO BE $24,000) AND TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE N.C. SOLID WASTE DIVISION WHICH WILL REIMBURSE IREDELL COUNTY FOR THE CREATION OF THE REFERENCED USEDTIRESITE: Solid Waste Director Weatherman said a used tire site was needed at the Mooresville station. He said sufficient space could be found by moving a section of chain link fence. This, along with grading and graveling, would cost approximately $24,000. Weatherman said he had been informed by the Special Waste Branch of the N.C Solid Waste Division that funding would be available in November 1998 to reimburse the county for the tire site. Weatherman said the landfill handled about 38,000 tires last year. Ifa site can be created in Mooresville the retailers can stack the used tires in the appropriate place, and the contracted hauler (U.S. Tire Co.) can load and take to Concord. The county manager stated that even if the grant money did not materialize, the used tire site was needed at the Mooresville station. REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OF THE HAULING CONTRACT FOR THE MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION AND FOR APPROVAL TO HIRE TWO EMPLOYEES TO ASSUME THE HAULING DUTIES: Weatherman said a private hauler had been hauling the waste; however, it was now proposed for the county solid waste department to assume the duties. He said one of the main reasons for not continuing the hauling contract was flexibility. In essence, the waste material needed to be moved when it accumulated. Weatherman said he could hire two, new employees to haul the waste and still come within budget. He even predicted $30,000 could be saved annually by in-house hauling rather than privatizing. Introduction of Bobbie Taylor: Weatherman introduced Mr. Bobbie Taylor, Foreman of the Mooresville Transfer Station. Weatherman was asked how many people worked in solid waste and he said there were 30 employees with 9 of them in Mooresville. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF HIV/STD PREVENTION PROPOSAL FOR FY 1998-1999: The health director requested permission to submit a grant proposal to the Division of Epidemiology, HIV/STD Prevention and Care Section in the amount of $39,730. The primary focus will be syphilis prevention in the Mooresville area. (A similar program has already been established for the Statesville area.) In referring to a recent commissioners’ meeting where a discussion was held about the distribution of condoms Rabe said, “I want to encourage people to continue abstinence outside of marriage and fidelity in marriage.” He continued by saying the referenced proposal did not have any budgeting for condoms, but that “condoms were one of the best tools known to public health departments to fight sexually transmitted diseases.” REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FORESTRY OFFICE LOCATED IN THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING: Mr. Mashburn said it was time to renew the lease agreement for the offices used by the forester. He mentioned the lease extended through April 30, 2001, and the State of North Carolina would continue to pay $215 per month for the space. APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS CONTRACT FOR THE IREDELL ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM: Mr. Mashburn said this contract needed to be renewed since it was based on the grant cycle for the alternatives program (day reporting center). (The funding extends from July 1 through June 30" of each year.) APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR ADULT CARE HOME AND NURSING HOME FACILITIES: Commissioner Fortner mentioned the difficulty in finding citizens willing and eligible to serve on the adult care home and nursing committees. She requested that a notice be placed in the local newspaper advising of the openings and that interested citizens should request a volunteer application. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the briefing at 6:40 p.m. APPROVED: Glapust Lb, SG9GS Lega 0 a Ca erk to the ar IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES AUGUST 4, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 4, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA;MOTION| by Chairman Haire to amend the agenda by: Deletion: *Recognition of Retiree Anne Johnson (this was done during the briefing) Addition: *Renewal of Appropriate Punishment Options Contract for the Administration of the Iredell Alternatives Program/Iredell County Day Reporting Center eAmendment of the Welfare Reform/Work First Plan * Closed Session for Property Acquisition/G.S. 143-318.11(a) (5) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. ZONING OF THE MECK NECK AREA INTO R-20 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (LOW DENSITY-SINGLE FAMILY) AND TO AMEND THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Planning Supervisor Allison said the planning board had a special meeting on July 29, 1998 for the purpose of establishing a zoning classification for the Meck Neck area. The planning board made the foliowing recommendation. @Amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan to include the Meck Neck area as low density-single family and zone it to R-20, Single Family Residential District. Commissioner Boone addressed the audience and said that, basically, the overlay sections of the Land Use Plan applying to the lake area would automatically apply to the Meck Neck area, if approved. (This has to do with setbacks and lot sizes.) Commissioner Stewart asked Allison if any properties were vested. Allison said the answer was no pertaining to vesting for minimum iot sizes and setbacks. However, there were several existing building permits and these would be considered vested. Dick Handshaw: (Advocate of the R-20 designation as proposed by the county planning board and office.) Advised that he lived on Yacht Road in southern Iredell County. He mentioned he attended the planning board meeting and felt Iredell’s recommendation was more restrictive than Mecklenburg’s zoning classification. He mentioned that Mecklenburg only had six foot setbacks, on some property lines, and that Iredell’s fifteen foot setback was better. No one else spoke in reference to the zoning classification for Meck Neck. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to zone the Meck Neck area into the R-20, Single Family Residential District and to amend the Iredell County Land Development Plan. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REMOVAL OF MORATORIUM ON BUILDING AND SEPTIC TANK PERMITS FOR THE MECK NECK AREA: |MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to remove the building and septic tank permit moratorium issued on July 7, 1998, for the former Meck Neck area. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. INCLUSION OF THE MECK NECK AREA INTO THE WSIV-CRITICAL AREA OF THE CATAWBA-LAKE NORMAN WATERSHED AND TO AMEND THE IREDELL COUNTY WATERSHED ORDINANCE: Allison explained that on July 29, 1998, the planning board made the following recommendation regarding the watershed ordinance. @Amend the Iredell County Watershed Ordinance to include the Meck neck area under its jurisdiction (WSIV-Critical Area of the Catawba-Lake Norman Watershed). No one else spoke regarding this matter. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to include the Meck Neck area in the WSIV-Critical Area of the Catawba-Lake Norman Watershed and to amend the Iredell County Watershed Ordinance. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION] by Chairman Haire to approve the following consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUESTS FROM THE IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE FOR: @ Rel f L r_ of Credit: (Crandal! & O’Brien Construction Co. for the Summerset Subdivision): This subdivision is located off Scotts Creek Road on Little Farm Road. The Letter of Credit (#452-0022487/01071) was issued by Branch Banking and Trust Company of Statesville in the amount of $70,000 for the completion of street improvements, surveying, and a water system. The developer has completed the improvements and requests release of the credit letter. e@ Approval of Two Surety Bonds: 1. Crescent Resources - Wildlife Bay Phase | Subdivision in the amount of $189,500 for street improvements. 2. Crescent Resources - Wildlife Bay Phase | Subdivision in the amount of $190,000 for a water supply distribution system. REQUEST FROM IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL OF ACAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR WEST IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL AND A NEW CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL TAX SETTLEMENT (1997) AND APPROVAL OF 1998 COLLECTION ORDERS FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR AND iREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL TO: THE TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF IREDELL You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the Office of Tax Assessor and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real |property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Iredell, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof, in accordance with law. Witness my hand and official seal, this 4" day of August, 1998. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL TO: THE SHERIFF OF THE COUNTY OF IREDELL You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the Office of Tax Assessor and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Iredell, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof, in accordance with law. Witness my hand and official seal, this 4" day of August, 1998. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR ALAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FROM THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE ($31,500) TO BE USED FOR CAMERAS, RADAR UNITS, AND PROPOSED MOBILE DATA UNITS FOR ADDITIONAL PATROL VEHICLES REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER FOR INMATE COMMISSARY ACCOUNT (1) REQUEST FROM SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A USED TIRE SITE AT THE MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION (COST ESTIMATED TO BE $24,000) (2) PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE N.C. SOLID WASTE DIVISION WHICH WILL REIMBURSE IREDELL COUNTY FOR THE CREATION OF THE REFERENCED USED TIRE SITE AND (3) APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 (1) REQUEST FOR TERMINATION OF THE HAULING CONTRACT FOR THE MOORESVILLE TRANSFER STATION (2) APPROVAL TO HIRE TWO EMPLOYEES TO ASSUME THE HAULING DUTIES AND (3) APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #5 REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF HIV/STD PREVENTION PROPOSAL FOR FY 1998-1999 IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,730 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE FORESTRY OFFICE LOCATED IN THE AGRICULTURAL BUILDING REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JULY 7, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING & REGULAR) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS CONTRACT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE IREDELL ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM/IREDELL COUNTY DAY REPORTING CENTER REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY WELFARE REFORM/WORK FIRST PLAN (For a more thorough description of the consent agenda items, please see briefing minutes.) END OF CONSENT AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Nursing Home Advisory Board: The resignation of Mrs. Dot Pendleton was announced. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Hom m i vi mimitt appts.): |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone these appointments until the August 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 : MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to postpone this appointment until the August 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advi i 1 : IMOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the August 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advi Commi la : MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the August 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Home & Community Care Block nt Committee t.): |MOTION Commissioner Boone to postpone this appointment until the August 18 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. : MOTION] by Chairman Haire VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS - RECREATION FUNDING: Commissioner Fortner said she had received many phone calls regarding recreational funding for the southern quadrant park. Mrs. Fortner said she felt it would be unfair to fund one quadrant and not assist the other three areas of the county. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to appropriate $50,000 to each recreational park quadrant of the county and to obtain the money from the Capital Reserve Fund. Chairman Haire said she felt it might be a little premature to start assistance. Commissioner Johnson said the south Iredell community needed to raise $125,000. He said he didn’t want to destroy the community initiative, and he preferred to see how much could be collected by the residents. Johnson added the community had until the fall of 1999 to raise the money, and he had heard there might be sizable contributions. Commissioner Stewart said she would also like to see what the southern quadrant could raise in funds. Commissioner Boone [MOVED] to defer action on the motion. Commissioner Fortner withdrew her motion. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn expressed his appreciation to the board for allowing him to attend the Annual NACo Conference in Portland, Oregon. He said several personnel workshops were beneficial, and he wanted to incorporate some new ideas into the county’s program. SWANA CONFERENCE IN CHARLOTTE, N.C.: Mashburn said he recently learned of a SWANA Waste Conference to be held in Charlotte on October 26-29, 1998. Mashburn encouraged the commissioners to attend, especially since he could obtain free guest passes for the exhibit area. He also mentioned that solid waste was an important topic and in his ten years of employment, he had seen the county’s solid waste budget increase from $600,000 per year to $4 million. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: A letter was recently received from Mrs. Debbie Lambert, Chairman for the Board of Directors for the Children’s Museum. Lambert expressed appreciation for continued funding ($6,000) and advised that temporary quarters had been found at Signal Hill Mall. The permanent facility on Court Street is being renovated. 332 KELLY STREET PROPERTY: Currently, the county staff is in the process of closing on the purchase of this property. BRISTOL DRIVE PROPERTY & HWY _ 115 MCLELLAND PROPERTY: Closure documents have been obtained and signed on these properties. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Economic Development - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5), Chairman Haire made a |MOTION| to enter into Closed Session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE GARDEN RIDGE COMPANY: [MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to call for a public hearing on Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 7:00 p.m., regarding an economic development incentive, not to exceed $86,750, for the Garden Ridge Company. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 5:00 p.m., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: Clerk to thd Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Briefing Session on Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart (Arrived at 6:15 p.m.) Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Lynn Niblock, Director of Enforcement and Planning; Steve Messick, Library Director; Lynn Linton, Children’s Librarian; Rodney Proctor, Chief Deputy; Brent Weisner, County Assessor; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. DISCUSSION OF MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENTS IN NORTH IREDELL: Planning Supervisor Allison was recently requested to share information about manufactured housing in the county, especially in the northern section. Pertaining to restrictions for the placement of mobile homes, Allison said there were stringent guidelines for mobile-home parks. He said mobile home subdivision restrictions were about the same as for stick-built homes. The county manager said manufactured housing placed in regular subdivisions was required to have the same setbacks. Allison said this was correct. Lynn Niblock, Director for Planning and Inspections, mentioned that manufactured homes had to be built to Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards or the HUD Code. Stick-built homes must conform to North Carolina Code requirements. Mr. Mashburn distributed information that was mailed from the Manufactured Housing Association. The planning office compiled the following statistical information about this matter. W IV V R 1997 (This includes mobile homes and stick-built.) TOWNSHIP # ISION # OF LOTS New Hope Union Grove Eagle Mills Sharpesburg Olin Turnersburg MOBILE H Locations County-wide New Hope,Union Grove, & Eagle Mills Turnersburg, Olin, & Sharpesburg Concord, Bethany, & Cool Springs Coddle Creek Fallstown, Barringer, & Davidson Statesville Chambersburg & Shiloh E _1* THR 1996 139 6 13 49 9 27 3 28 20 88 3 5 39 35 H E 30" 1998 1997 418 46 47 67 33 90 24 92 Commissioner Johnson said the land in the southern section of Iredell was expensive and this was why many of the mobile home permits were for the northern end. Allison agreed. Commissioner Boone mentioned that Crescent Resources recently approached the health department with a request for 393 septic permits. He said Crescent was in the process of building a large development in the southern end of the county, and would like the permits completed by mid- September of this year. Mr. Boone said he mentioned this request just to remind everyone that there were other growth concerns. Commissioner Fortner said she received many calls from residents in the northern end of the county about manufactured homes. She said citizens complained about individuals buying the land, cutting it up in small tracts, and then leaving. Fortner said a committee might be helpful in looking at the county housing situation. Commissioner Johnson said he felt the board needed to proceed with caution. He mentioned that real estate people had told him that land zoned rural agricultural was more valuable than R-20. He said affordable housing was difficult to locate for some people. David Spurrier, a representative of Fleetwood Mobile Homes, said his industry was trying to change the “trailer park image,” and they were trying to build more upscale manufactured subdivisions such as Windward Pointe. Spurrier said he, or any of his colleagues, would be happy to serve on a committee. Commissioner Johnson said it might be a good idea to appoint a representative of the manufactured housing industry to the planning board. Then, if concerns are still present, a subcommittee of the planning board could be established. Chairman Haire agreed that having an individual from the manufactured housing business on the planning board would be appropriate. She mentioned there were no vacancies at the present, but the commissioners would remember this suggestion when a vacancy occurred. Note: Please see the September 1, 1998 minutes (comment by Commissioner Fortner) regarding an appointment to the planning board. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES’ LIBRARY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT: The library director described the twenty year needs assessment recently completed by the library consultant. Using State planning guidelines, Messick said the library needed 34,395 sq. feet of space to meet current needs. The consultant offered two options and they were: (1) Obtain new buildings - - one in Statesville and one in South Iredell and (2) Supply the Statesville area with one new building. Messick said the study went into detail about the methods to achieve more space. Expanding the current building was mentioned, however, Messick said the costs involved would probably be just as much as finding a new building. This is because the staff would have to move out of the building during expansion. Also, ADA and asbestos requirements would have to be followed. A totally new building was then discussed. A third idea was to renovate and expand an existing non-library building. Messick said he and the consultant visited a vacant building that had library potential. Capital cost estimates were listed in the study for the options. Commissioner Boone and Commissioner Stewart mentioned the need to remember the possible increase in operating costs if the library expanded. Chairman Haire asked if the study made suggestions about the possibility of forming a partnership with the Town of Mooresville. Messick said it did not contain any “figures.” Haire said the Mooresville Library had room to expand and there was adequate parking. Messick said he thought the January 1999 retreat would be an appropriate time to discuss the study in more detail. UPDATE ON TAX BILLING: Brent Weisner advised that 75,805 tax bills would be mailed around August 22, 1998. The total amount due will be $27,950,306.38 for the County and $42,481,272.78 for all jurisdictions. Appeals for personal property must be made in writing to the county assessor’s office within 30 days of the — date. In reference to revaluation, Weisner reported that a schedule of values would be presented in the near future. He mentioned the commissioners would bg briefed during the process. Clerk th-the Board File: Briefing min for August 18, 1998 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES AUGUST 18, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 18, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA:|MOTION| by Chairman Haire to amend the agenda by: Additions: @ Annual Presentation by Jeff McKay & Melanie O’Connell-Underwood in reference to Economic Development Projects © Budget Amendment #8 for the Recognition of Financing Proceeds from BB&T-Craigie for the Purchase of A Rescue Squad Ambulance & Equipment ® Closed Session in Reference to Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MR. JAMES HOLLER, OF WEST IREDELL WATER CORPORATION, IN REFERENCE TO THE FINAL PAYMENT OF A 1988 PROMISSORY NOTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000: Holler, the president of the water corporation, was accompanied by M.W. Bass, Vice President, Doyle Levan, Treasurer, and Ronda Bost, Manager. Holler said the company was organized in the early 1970s and at that time all of the water was received from Alexander Water Company (gravity flow). As the company grew, originally it was 250 families, another source of water was needed. An inter-connect with the City of Statesville was arranged. Holler said the Farmers Home Administration loan “kept dragging on.” At the end of the process, the water company needed $75,000 and the county agreed to a ten-year loan. A check in the amount of $10,512.28 was presented to Chairman Haire as the final payment. MR. CHARLES BILYEU IN REFERENCE TO THE DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF THE COUNTY: (The following comments were made by Mr. Bilyeu.) “Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It is truly an honor to address this forum. My name is Chuck Bilyeu and an easy way to remember it is: ‘Don't bill me, bill you.’ I've lived as a home owner in Iredell County for the past 10 years in the Bethany area on Country View Road. In the last decade, I’ve observed many changes. Most of these changes are a result of one variable, and that’s population growth. It is this variable input that by definition changes the way we buy, sell, associate with others, raise our children and fulfill our dreams. Change is necessary in a growth environment for sometimes what was acceptable in the past is obsolete in the present. It is this idea of obsolescence that leads me to you this evening. Ihave a concern for a law that allows people to discharge firearms in the county. Years ago, prior to the aforementioned population growth, the good citizens of this county didn't see a need to control the discharge of firearms. However, times have changed, new communities and neighborhoods are feverishly being developed, pouring millions of dollars into the local economy. I need to make myself perfectly clear in that I’m not against firearms, only their reckless discharge. Guns are not toys, they should be handled with the utmost safety and care. So what are the uses of firearms? Only a few come to mind: hunting, target shooting and self defense, as outlined in our Constitution. I support those uses. However, when firearms are discharged in residential areas, we add a serious risk element. That element jeopardizes the rights and protection of others. Envision yourself and family in your backyard enjoying quality time together. All of the sudden your next door neighbor starts blasting away with his gun. What's wrong with this picture? Wouldn't you feel just a little bit uneasy about the situation? Let's say that your neighbor has been drinking. How would you feel? In Iredell County there's no foul. You see in Iredell County you can consume alcohol, shoot your guns for no apparent reason thereby threatening the peace and safety of your neighbor, and it’s not a problem. You are within the law even though your bullets fly over the airspace of your neighbor’s property. I say my rights have been violated. My right to peace has been disrupted. And the fate of my family lies in the hands of a party who may or may not have reckless intentions. This risk is foolish and unnecessary. I wish that there wasn’t a need for me to speak to you this evening. I wish that all people who possessed firearms used reasonable care and common sense. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in Iredell County for I've witnessed it first hand. Some people are not concerned about the peaceful co-existence of others. That's why laws must be put into place. I'm proud to live in Iredell County. I'm proud that Statesville has been recognized as an All-American City, a city of growth and progress, an envy of our state as a desirable place to raise our families. Statesville has set a high standard for the rest of the county to follow. We don’t need to wait for all the surrounding counties to set boundaries for the discharge of firearms when we know that it’s the right thing to do. I don’t know all the answers, but I have some ideas. What I would propose is a compromise, a win/win solution if you will. A compromise where farmers, livestock and sizable property owners can still discharge firearms to protect their livelihood. Hunting and target shooting can still be done in scarcely populated areas. However, in densely populated subdivisions and neighborhoods, the discharge of firearms for reasons other than self-defense should be banned. The logic of this ban is no different than the logic of bans in metropolitan areas. We don't need for someone to become seriously injured before we act. I would propose a study into how other progressive counties have handled this situation. Since my name has been made public to speak on this issue, I've received many phone calls of support. If this assembly so wanted, I could easily assemble a fact-finding group. I would also invite those who oppose so that we might be able to find some common ground to present to this assembly. Gun laws need to be molded, by the people, to meet the needs of the people of this county. I would invite any commissioner to chair this committee. Let us work through you, and together we can all grow and prosper. Thank you for your attentiveness and opportunity to address you this evening. I will now yield the floor for any questions.” Chairman Haire thanked Mr. Bilyeu for his presentation and stated the Board would take his concerns under advisement. ANNUAL PRESENTATION BY JEFF MCKAY & MELANIE O’CONNELL- UNDERWOOD IN REFERENCE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: McKay and Underwood presented the following information about six recent industrial projects. r vil vel rporation Project Anticipated Announced Announced Current Current Co. Assistance 10-year Tax County Investment Jobs Employment Tax Value Amount *Revenue Return Goodyear $23,000,000 180 120 $10,808,622 $100,000 $ 486,390 $ 386,390 Lowes 41,000,000 300 638 42,246,585 875,000 1,901,100 = 1,026,100 Commscope 23,000,000 180 65 7,076,184 225,000 318,430 93,430 Polar Southern Mooresville South Iredell Development Corporation Projects Anticipated Announced Announced Current Current Co. Assistance 10-year Tax Investment Jobs Employment Tax Value Amount ‘*Revenue $25,000,000 100 274 $21,238,560 July 1998 = 32,000,000 $ 562,500 $1,440,000 $ Container 20,000,000 200 96 19,417,342 141,455 873,780 Cardinal FG 75,000,000 250 Under Construction 75,000,000 1,350,000 3,375,000 *Based on current $.45 tax rate. Chairman Haire thanked the economic recruiters and praised them for their willingness to work together on projects. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting to public hearing session. CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE, NOT TO EXCEED $86,750, FOR THE GARDEN RIDGE COMPANY: Chairman Haire said this public hearing was called on August 4, 1998 for the purpose of considering an incentive appropriation in the amount of $86,750. She said the Garden Ridge Company was based out of Houston, Texas and was considering the construction of a 250,000 sq. foot facility in the Sherrill Industrial Park. The initial investment would be $9 million. The company has indicated initial employment would be around 60 people. During peak times, employment could increase to 100 people. a mi veloper fi r Statesville Development Corporation urged participation. He mentioned the company would be an anchor tenant for the Sherrill Industrial Park. The City of Statesville, on August 17, 1998, approved an incentive appropriation up to $86,750. No one else spoke in reference to the Garden Ridge request. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. Mr. Mashburn said Garden Ridge was requesting the incentive through the water sewer extension policy and not the economic incentive program. He said there would be some assistance for stormwater management. MOTION |by Commissioner Johnson to authorize Budget Amendment #5A for the purpose of assisting the Garden Ridge Company in an amount up to $86,750 and for the funds to be obtained from the Capital Reserve Fund. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Stewart announced that at the recent NCACC Annual Conference the board of directors reviewed a resolution pertaining to economic incentives. The resolution was introduced by Guilford County and in essence would have recommended the discontinuance of incentives statewide. After lengthy discussion, it was found there were not enough votes for passage. A reason given was the competition from neighboring states for new industries. RECOGNITION OF R.B. SLOAN JR: Chairman Haire welcomed Mr. R.B. Sloan to the meeting. Sloan, the current chairman of the Greater Statesville Development Corporation, was previously the Chairman of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. County Return 877,500 732,280 2,025,000 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM THE PLANNING OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF THREE SURETY BONDS: William Allison, the Planning Supervisor, gave a full description of this request during the briefing session. MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following three bonds: © Crescent Resources/The Point on Lake Norman, LLC Phase IA (street improvements & water distribution system) #B2883810 © Crescent Resources/The Point on Lake Norman, LLC Phase IB (street improvements & water distribution system) #B288381 1 @ Crescent Resources/The Point on Lake Norman, LLC Phase IC (street improvements & water distribution system) #B2883812 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S DEPT. FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #6 APPROPRIATION OF FUND BALANCE RESERVED FROM EXCESS OF COMMISSARY SALES OVER INVENTORY: Rodney Proctor, the Chief Deputy, advised during the briefing session of the need to: 1. Appropriate $2,100 for the 25% match for the Governor’s Crime Commission grant of $8,400 (AFIS maintenance contract). 2. Appropriate $3,979 for a copy machine for the jail, along with $418 for start-up supplies (paper, etc.) and $672 for a copy machine maintenance contract. 3. Appropriate $3,745 for the purchase of an elliptical exercise machine to replace a treadmill (purchase order was issued for treadmill but was canceled due to unavailability). MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #6 for the appropriation of fund balance reserved from the excess of commissary sales over inventory purchases for the referenced items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM THE LIBRARY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A YOUTH SERVICES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000 AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #7: During the briefing session, Library Director Steve Messick advised that his department was given permission to apply for this grant in June. State library officials have approved the $2,000 grant and the money would be used to purchase books. The goal of the grant is to encourage students at Northview Elementary to read books from the school library and from the county library. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve Budget Amendment #7 for the purpose of accepting the $2,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY 1998 REFUNDS & RELEASES: Brent Weisner, the County Assessor, discussed this request during the briefing. He advised that everything was in order for approval. MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the July 1998 refunds and releases. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1998 $16,884.67 Breakdown of Releases: County 11,294.47 Solid Waste Fees 21.00 E. Alexander Fire #1 5.73 Shepherd's Fire #2 17.11 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 42.48 All County Fire #4 640.24 Statesville City 3,023.99 Statesville Downtown 8.61 Mooresville Town 1,299.23 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 360.10 Harmony 18.75 Love Valley 0 Troutman 152.96 REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1998 Breakdown of Refunds: County 1,827.81 All County Fire #4 35.69 Mooresville Town 226.60 Mooresville School 54.41 Statesville City 1,156.04 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AUGUST 4, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING & REGULAR): |MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the captioned minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #8 FOR THE RECOGNITION OF FINANCING PROCEEDS FROM BB&T-CRAIGIE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RESCUE SQUAD AMBULANCE & EQUIPMENT: Mrs. Blumenstein explained the need to recognize $85,000 for the ambulance and equipment needed by the Iredell Rescue Squad. A lease has been drafted by the county attorney and monthly deductions will be taken from the rescue squad’s account for loan payments. When the loan has been paid, the county will sell the vehicle and equipment items to the squad for a nominal fee ($10.00). MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #8 for the purpose of recognizing the financing proceeds associated with the ambulance and equipment for the Iredell County Rescue Squad. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Nursing Home Advisory Board: The resignation of Mrs. Helen Wooten was announced. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (3 appts.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Mr. Robert Moore. Chairman Haire}moved]to postpone the other two appointments until the September 1, 1998 meeting and appoint Moore by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nur. Vv r .): IMOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to postpone these appointments until the September 1, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the September 1, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.): | |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the September 1, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. & l nmittee (1 : |MOTION|by Commissioner Fortner to postpone this snpolabeaiin until the September 1, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Ag Advis es :|MOTION| by Chairman Haire to pedipeme this appointment until the Sonaer’ 1, 1998 tasting VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chairman Haire reminded the group of the recent appearance by members of the Iredell-Statesville School System about facility needs. She suggested that a committee be established to study the matter. In addition, she mentioned that perhaps two commissioners and the county manager could be appointed along with: Bill Long, Dr. Joe Sinclair, and one other Iredell-Statesville School Board member. Also, she recommended that Frank Fields and Dr. Bryce Cummings of the Mooresville Graded School System be involved. Haire requested the committee appointments be done at the September 1, 1998 meeting. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Boone said the November 1998 Election Day fell on the regular meeting date for the board of commissioners. He said the elections board normally received election returns in the Commissioners Meeting Room, and it might be advisable to cancel the commissioners’ meeting scheduled for November 3, 1998. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to hold the first meeting in November on Monday, November 2, 1998 (5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.) and to cancel the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Property Acquisition -G.S. 143-318.11(a\(5), Chairman Haire to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 1, 1998, (5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: : File: August 18 regular minutes Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Lynn Niblock, Director of Planning and Enforcement; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE’S REQUEST FOR SUPPORT IN SEEKING A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NETCARE, INC., FOR OPERATION OF THE DELTA PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT UNIT AT DAVIS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER: David Swann, the Director for Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare, said Davis Community Medical Center had been purchased by NetCare, Inc., acompany based out of Nashville, TN. The CEO for NetCare is Steve Blaine who was previously affiliated with Davis Hospital. Swann said he wanted to submit a proposal to manage the hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit. He mentioned that on August 28, 1998, the psychiatric unit at Northern Surry Hospital had closed, and the Delta Unit was the only psychiatric inpatient facility remaining in the Crossroads catchment area. Mr. Swann said there were a number of ways to contract inpatient care, but a management contract with Delta was the preferred approach. Swann also said Delta had 16 beds and Crossroads already referred 90-95% of the patients. Comrnissioner Johnson asked if additional funding would be needed. Swann said no. The funding would come from the patient revenue stream. Commissioner Stewart asked about state approval. Swann said it was not needed. Commissioner Fortner asked if Surry County residents would receive inpatient medical treatment at Delta. Swann said all children would have to be treated somewhere else. In reference to adults, it depended upon the location of their homes. If they lived in Elkin, Statesville would be the closest site. If the patients lived in Mt. Airy, Winston-Salem would be the closest site. Commissioner Johnson asked about the relationship between the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and Crossroads. Swann said a meeting had been scheduled to discuss ideas to streamline the psychiatric “paper” process. He said he already knew the procedure was cumbersome and needed improvements. (Currently, law enforcement officers take psychiatric patients to the emergency room at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The individual is examined and Crossroads is called. The Crossroads case worker sees the patient and refers him/her to Davis Community Hospital. The process then starts all over again.) RECOGNITION OF CHRISTINE UNDERWOOD, REPORTER WITH THE STATESVILLE RECORD & LANDMARK: Ms. Underwood will soon leave the Statesville/Stony Point area to assume new job duties in Savannah, GA. Underwood will work at the School of Arts and Design. Chairman Haire wished Underwood much success in her career endeavors. REQUEST FROM PLANNING & ENFORCEMENT OFFICE FOR RECLASSIFI- CATION OF THE PLANS REVIEW OFFICER: Mr. Mashburn said finding qualified applicants for the inspections department was becoming more difficult. Recently, a job was advertised and four applications were received. Out of the four, only two applicants had the necessary skills, but out of these two, only one had all of the specifications described in the advertisement. Mashburn said the job description was written severai years ago and since that time 1 the complexities of the position had increased. Another problem factor was finding someone to work at the suggested salary. Niblock said it would not be necessary to increase the salaries line item this year since the vacancy had been open for so long. Also, because two long-time employees were expected to retire before the end of this fiscal year. Commissioner Stewart asked if the position had been evaluated in the recent DMG salary study. Mashburn said no, and the recent difficulty in recruiting a qualified individual was what alerted everyone to the problem. REQUEST FROM CARDINAL GLASS FOR WATER ASSISTANCE: Mr. Mashburn said this company previously thought a water tower would be the chief source of water; however, it has been determined there is not sufficient pressure. Cardinal representatives recently met with Chairman Haire, the county manager, the Town of Mooresville officials, and individuals from the South Iredell Community Development Corporation (SICDC). During the meeting, it was suggested that a loop be installed. Mashburn said this accessory would enhance the industrial park for other businesses. The estimated cost for the loop is $360,000. Cardinal has agreed to provide $150,000. The Mayor of Mooresville, Joe Knox, has proposed that Iredell County, Mooresville and the SICDC split the remaining costs ($210,000). Iredell County’s share would be $70,000. The commissioners held a discussion on possible ways to assist the company and which funding source to use - - contingency or capital reserve. It was agreed that contingency would be the best source. Mr. Mashburn said the money would need to be appropriated to the Town of Mooresville, if approved. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Approved: Lylindes 15, 199 i. 0 Ahgre Ct wy Clerk to ¢he Board File: Briefing September | minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 1, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA;MOTION|] by Chairman Haire to amend the agenda by: Additions: © Request from Iredeil-Statesville School System for Construction Funding @ Request from Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare for Letter of Support in Reference to a Management Agreement with NetCare, Inc., for the Delta Psychiatric Inpatient Unit © Request from Cardinal Glass for Water Assistance @ Closed Session for Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD @ MR. CAROL NEILL, OF NEILL FUNERAL HOME, IN REFERENCE TO THE NEED FOR A MEDICAL EXAMINER: (Note: Mr. Neill was scheduled, but due to business conflicts he was unable to attend. He will be listed for an appearance at the September 15 meeting.) PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. @ AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII, SECTION 17.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN REFERENCE TO NON-OWNER REZONING PETITIONS: The planning supervisor explained that on July 29, 1998, the Iredell County Planning Board recommended an amendment to Article XVII, Section 17.2 of the zoning ordinance. The planning board and staff suggest the addition of the following sentence. Adjustments to the petition or any boundary lines occurring within seven (7) days of either the Planning Board or Board of Commissioner's meeting will not be considered in either Boards’ determination. Emest Runge (opponent to th ent): Mr. Runge said the revision did not address the main problem in zoning. He said problems occurred when people “get together” to rezone property and the new rezoning prevents other people from using their property. Runge said that “many people in the country were not up to speed” as far as what they were signing away when property was changed from RA to R-20. He said the non-owner rezoning procedure should be changed and it should require people to appear in person at the planning office when they wanted to sign a petition. Sandy McCurdy (opponent to the amendment); McCurdy said she agreed with Mr. Runge and felt the present non-owner petition method created confusion. William Allison reported that his office prepared as much information as possible to inform the citizens about the process. Allison said his staff had relatively little control over what was told to property owners when non-owner petitions were circulated. He said planning board meetings were good forums to respond to concerns and questions. Allison also said his staff scrutinized the petitions as much as possible. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION |by Commissioner Fortner to approve the amendment as was recommended by the planning office and planning board. Commissioners Boone and Johnson said they felt the two speakers in opposition were discussing a different issue. Johnson said the amendment had been proposed because property owners were changing their decisions even up until the date of the commissioners’ meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION FUNDING: The county manager said he had devised a funding plan to meet the immediate school needs as expressed by the Iredell-Statesville School System. Mashburn said his plan was particularly directed towards Phase I of the K-8 School Complex. Representatives of the school system had previously estimated the cost for this phase to be $8.8 million. The school system has $2.7 million available. Mashburn said his proposal was a method to solve the immediate need while recognizing the funds were not previously planned or committed to be expended during this fiscal year. In working on the plan, Mashburn said he knew it had been a long-standing policy, when allocating funds for capital construction, that allocations be on the same basis as current expense - - per pupil basis. With this mind, funds were also proposed for the Mooresville Graded School District. Mashburn’s proposal was: Appropriate from: Fund balance $ 2,500,000 *Capital Reserve 4.814.970 $ 7,314,970 *A portion will stay in capital reserve but it will be restricted for Mooresville. Appropriation to: Iredell-Statesville Schools $ 6,108,000 Mooresville Graded 1,206,970 (based on pro rata policy) $ 7,314,970 Mashburn said the capital reserve fund would have a balance of $795,443. He continued by saying that 11% would remain in the county’s fund balance. Commissioner Fortner asked what the Local Government Commission (LGC) recommended for the fund balance. Mashburn said the LGC would like for all governmental agencies to keep fund balances as “healthy” as possible. He mentioned that if the county proposed to issue debt that probably 15% would be more appropriate. Mashburn said the LGC did not normally react until local governments dropped to 8%. Commissioner Fortner asked about the consequences of having an 11% fund balance if Certificates of Participation (COPS) were issued in early 1999. Specifically, if the interest rate would be influenced. Mr. Mashburn said this was conceivable. He said the economy, the tax base, and other factors played a part in the rate. Commissioner Boone asked the average fund balance for counties the size of Iredell. Blumenstein said it was 16%. Commissioner Boone asked for an interest rate comparison between COPS and General Obligation Bonds. Blumenstein said COPS bonds were usually several basis points higher, but they would probably be insured which would give an AAA rating. This would back the cost back down. Commissioner Johnson said he understood that approximately $2 million would remain in the capital reserve fund, but that $1.2 million would be reserved for Mooresville. Mashburn said this was correct. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to adopt the School Capital Construction Funding Plan recommended by the county manager in his memo dated August 31, 1998 appropriating $6,108,000 to the Iredell-Statesville School System for Phase I of the K-8 School Complex and to appropriate $1,206,970 to the Mooresville Graded School District to be held in reserve and to adopt Budget Amendment # 9. SUBSTITUTE MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to declare the intent to ho Id a General Obligation Bond referendum for the $38 million of school projects requested by the school system. Commissioner Fortner said the K-8 complex was needed now. She said the General Obligation Bond cycle would take too long. She mentioned the bonding method was costly, and it was unknown as to whether or not passage would occur. Chairman Haire said it was already known that one new commissioner would be on the board in the fall, and there was the possibility of three new members. She said she felt the bond decision should be left to the board that would be determining the FY 1999-00 budget. Commissioner Boone made the following comments: x*** * * “After we passed our budget this June, I didn’t expect to vote on any more controversial issues during the remainder of my tenure on the board. I did not bring this issue to the table; that was not my decision. When the school board presented its budget request in April, they did not ask for any funds for new schools. Had they made a request at that time, and the Board of Commissioners so chosen, there would have been time to have placed a general obligation bond on the ballot in the election this November. I don’t know why, but the school board didn’t make a request until August. Until last Saturday, three days ago, I was assuming that we would appoint a committee to meet with the school board, and that we would not make any final decision on this funding tonight. I, along with the other commissioners, did not receive the plan that was just read until yesterday afternoon. So we haven't had a lot of time to deliberate on this matter. If time were of the essence, as we are told it is, it appears the school board would have made its request sooner. The easy thing for me to do would be to just sit back, go with the flow, go along with this. It’s going to be somebody else's problem next year. But every time I ran for commissioner - - and I've run in two primaries and two general elections - - I made it very, very clear that I was opposed to increases in the general ad valorem property tax rate, that I was a fiscal conservative. I probably made that clearer than anyone who has run in recent years, and the people voted for me. I think I have an obligation to the people who voted for me to be fiscally conservative. This proposal will not raise the tax rate this year. But we will be drawing our fund balance down to a lower level than we would prefer it to be; we will draw our capital reserve fund down to less than $800,000, which is very small for a county this size. That's very little to provide for other capital needs, to meet contingencies that may come up. What it boils down to, if we’re going to be honest about it, is that if this plan is passed, taxes will go up next year - - if not next year, the year after next. That's almost inevitable. I don’t know if anybody wants to say that, but it’s the truth. I don't want to be a party to doing that. I think that if we enter into long-term debt, or do anything that would raise the tax rate, it should be done by a vote of the people of Iredell County. I don’t think this board should indebt future generations. I think we should leave that decision up to the people of Iredell County. After all, these are the same good folks who elected all of us. I’ve been consistent on that point. I think that the single worst vote that a board of commissioners has cast in recent years was in 1990 on the issue of school consolidation. I don’t say that because that board voted to consolidate the schools; that was an issue that good people could have different opinions about. It was a bad vote because there were so many people opposed (over 10,000 had signed petitions requesting a referendum) and yet the board of commissioners imposed its will without the referendum that was requested. I have voted twice to put general obligation bonds on the ballot. In 1993, I voted to put a bond on the ballot that I was personally opposed to. But even though I was personally opposed, I thought the people should have the right to vote, and I pledged to respect their decision. That one was voted down. I voted to put another bond on the ballot in 1996. I didn’t take a position on that one. I figured it would pass, and it did. I understand the position of other commissioners. I respect their opinion, I respect their reasons. But this is where I'm coming from. I'll just mention a couple of other things. This board has been accused of not planning well. As far as zoning, land use, concerning that sort of thing, there is a limited amount a board of commissioners can do. But there is some truth to the accusation. We have approved a lot of residential growth. I think we should try to limit housing density. I have had a problem with impact fees per se (that is, a tax on a new house) because people who have always lived here would have to pay them; I think such fees would price some people out of a conventional house. But I think we do need to somehow work out a way to have a new development pay for itself, to pay for schools and infrastructure, rather than relying on the ad valorem tax. That will take action by the General Assembly. This board doesn’t have the power to do it, but I think that it should be done. I think a decision that will have as much impact on the people as the proposal we are being asked to decide should be made by a vote of the people. It’s as simple as that.” *k* & * & Commissioner Fortner said it was ironic that every time a “sticky” matter came up that a referendum was proposed. She mentioned the commissioners were elected to be representatives of the county residents. Fortner said she saw an article in the Statesville Record & Landmark that said, “The board of commissioners puts off as long as possible and then does as little as possible.” Fortner said she thought the board was guilty of this statement. She said she would vote for the school funding proposal since she knew it was the only way it would be passed, but that she hoped the board could do better at another time. Commissioner Stewart said she had been a commissioner for 14 years, and she didn’t think she had ever received “an immediate need” such as this. Stewart said she took her responsibilities seriously and the only reason she was going to vote for the proposal was because she knew the needs were serious. She said she was not happy in being in this position and only having two or three days to consider spending “this kind of money.” Stewart said she was the only commissioner on the current board that had voted for a tax increase, and it was ten cents. She said she thought it would end her political career, but that voting for the former tax increase was responsible behavior on her part, as well as the other board members at that time. She said it was not an easy decision, and something very serious would have to occur before she voted for another increase. Stewart said she was disturbed about using money from the capital reserve and fund balance, but that in actuality, the capital reserve money was there for critical needs. Stewart ended her remarks by saying, “The belt is going to be tight as far as I am concerned for the rest of this budget year.” Commissioner Johnson said he was concerned about lowering the capital reserve fund. He concurred with Stewart that for the rest of this budget year money would be scarce. Commissioner Fortner asked about Phase II of the project. Chairman Haire said she felt the new board of commissioners should make this decision. Haire said the commissioners’ retreat in January might be an appropriate time to review the matter. Commissioner Johnson said the county assessor had given some preliminary figures on the upcoming revaluation, but no one really knew the financial status for the county in the future. 4 Commissioner Boone said, “Just one or two points in rebuttal. As far as revaluation is concerned, if the average increase in property value is greater than the rate of inflation, and if the board doesn’t adjust the tax rate downward to reflect that difference, then I would, and I think most people would, consider it to be a tax increase. As far as controversial issues, I’ve been accused of a lot of things since I’ve been on this board, but 1 think tonight is the first time I have ever been accused of running away from controversial issues. That’s not my style.” VOTING ON SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Ayes - 1 (Boone); Nays - 4. Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Mashburn about the commitments made about court facilities. Specifically, how the money being diverted to the schools would affect the court needs. Mashburn said he was confident that renovation of the current EMS (Tradd Street) facility could still be done with remaining funds. Commissioner Fortner said she wanted to remind the board about the DSS and Library facility needs. ORIGINAL MOTION VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). Bill Long, the Iredell-Statesville School Board Chairman, thanked the board for the funding. REQUEST OF MR. THOMAS T. BRANTLEY AND MRS. DORIS BRANTLEY MORROW TO ALLOW THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE TO ASSUME THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF A 34-ACRE TRACT OF LAND AT HWY. 21 NORTH AND OATES ROAD: William Allison said the Brantley family members were represented by Duane Lewis and were requesting that a 34-acre tract of land be released to the Town of Mooresville for development under the Town’s zoning/subdivision standards. Allison said the area was currently served by the Town’s utilities due to the extension of a 16-inch water line and a sewer line. In addition, Allison said the request was consistent with Mooresville’s Land Development Plan for medium density. Duane Lewis, a broker for Lakeshore Realty, said a potential buyer of the land desired to have all of it zoned at one time. The land already adjoins property located in Mooresville’s jurisdiction. Commissioner Boone asked about the plans for the property. Lewis said the proposed zoning would be medium-family residential with R-6 conditional use. Commissioner Boone asked about the lot sizes. Lewis said he did not know. Erskine Smith, the Mooresville Town Planner, said the lots could be 8,000 sq. ft. to 15,000 sq. ft. and that roughly the density would be two and one-half to three units per acre. (Multi-family would have eight to ten units per acre.) Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Lewis ifhe planned multi-units or single dwellings. Lewis said single-family detached. Commissioner Johnson said the county’s minimum lot size was 20,000 sq. feet but for the Town of Mooresville it was 8,000 sq. ft. Mooresville then allows for curbs, roads, gutters, water and sewer and the development becomes more than twice as dense as anything the county allows. Boone added that if water and sewer were available the county’s size goes down to 15,000 sq. feet. Commissioner Fortner said she would like to see a policy concerning development and density. Commissioner Stewart said this was a topic that could be discussed at the annual planning retreat. MOTION|by Commissioner Boone to deny the Brantley/Morrow request to allow the Town of Mooresville to assume the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the 34-acre tract of land. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Fortner/Haire) 5 REQUEST OF THE MOTT ESTATE HEIRS AND MR. FRANK JACOBUS (DEVELOPER) FOR THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE TO ASSUME THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF A 78- ACRE TRACT OF LAND OFF FAITH ROAD: Allison said the Mott family, represented by Frank Jacobus, was requesting that a 78-acre parcel, off of Faith Road, be released to the Town of Mooresville for development and subdivision standards. Mr. Allison said the area was already included in the Town’s land development plan (medium- density residential). Allison said the developer planned to create a community under the Town’s planned residential community classification with a density of approximately three units per acre. Frank Jacobus said the Mott family heirs desired to create a neighborhood with homes costing between $110,000 - $160,000 with “green space” for walking trails, etc. Mr. Jacobus said he pledged to have a subdivision with three homes per acre and no more. Jacobus said he had previously requested annexation to the Town of Mooresville; however, the fire chiefreported there was a policy stipulating fire trucks could not travel more than five miles. If the trucks travel more than this distance, the ISO (state insurance rating agency) can give an adverse fire rating. Based upon this information, the Town Board did not approve the annexation. Bill & Carolyn Morrow, both spoke in favor of the request. Mrs. Morrow said her family had owned the property since 1963. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to grant the request and allow the Town of Mooresville to assume extraterritorial jurisdiction of the 78-acre tract of land off Faith Road. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Boone/Johnson). REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HIGH DENSITY APPLICATION FOR WSIV- CA WATERSHED: Mr. Allison said Thomas Wilson Properties was requesting approval of a high density option in the WSIV-CA Watershed for a mixed use development off River Hwy/NC150. The high density option would allow the applicant to exceed the standard allowance of 24% built-upon (buildings, parking, sidewalks, etc.) The applicant has submitted a phased development and received zoning approval on January 7, 1997. The high density option requires the applicant to build and maintain a wet detention pond capable of removing 85% of the total suspended solids from a one-inch rainfall. The ponds must be bonded and inspected annually. Allison said the planning staff recommended approval. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the high density application as recommended by the planning staff. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST BY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF STATE MAINTENANCE OF SECTIONS OF SR 1927 AUSTIN ROAD AND WITHDRAWAL OF STATE MAINTENANCE OF A PORTION OF SR 1494 CATAWBA AIR ROAD: Mr. Allison said a petition request had been submitted by Mr. Jim Rand from the NCDOT. The request is to abandon sections of SR-1927 Austin Road from the state maintained system. The abandonment is due to a change of alignment associated with an improvement project currently under construction at the intersection of SR-1907 South Chipley Ford Road and SR-1927 Austin Road. The sections to be abandoned have a total of 1,044 linear feet. In reference to the Catawba Air Road, Allison said this request was due to a petition request from property owners to the Department of Transportation. The section to be abandoned has a total of 211 linear feet. MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to approve the withdrawal of state maintenance of sections of SR 1927 Austin Road and for a portion of SR 1494 Catawba Air Road. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM PLANNING & ENFORCEMENT OFFICE FOR RECLASSIFICA- TION OF THE PLANS REVIEW OFFICER: |MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the plans review officer reclassification and to approve the clarifications pertaining to educational incentives listed in the job descriptions for field inspectors. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AUGUST 18, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING & REGULAR): Commissioner Fortner made reference to the briefing minutes and said she would like to make a statement regarding the possible appointment of a member from the manufactured housing industry to the planning board. Commissioner Fortner said she would like to go on record as saying, “J am not in favor, contrary to the minutes of the August 18, 1998 meeting (briefing), of putting a representative from the manufactured housing industry on the Iredell County Planning Board.” MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the August 18, 1998 briefing and regular minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT IN REFERENCE TO AN AGREEMENT WITH NETCARE, INC., TO MANAGE THE DELTA PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT UNIT: |MOTION |by Commissioner Fortner to ask the county manager to write a letter to the Crossroads Director indicating support for the management agreement for the operation of the psychiatric inpatient unit (Delta) at Davis Community Medical Center. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CARDINAL GLASS FOR WATER ASSISTANCE: Mr. Mashburn said Cardinal Glass previously made a commitment to construct a $75 million facility in the Mooresville Business Park. The company was recently advised, however, that there will not be sufficient water pressure for its manufacturing operation. A loop can be installed for approximately $360,000 to remedy the problem. This enhancement could serve the entire park and would be an asset. The company will pay $150,000 on the loop if the remainder ($210,000) can be obtained from other sources, i.e., the Town of Mooresville, Iredell County, and the South-Iredell Community Development Corporation. Mashburn said the county’s share would be $70,000. MOTION] by Chairman Haire to approve Budget Amendment #10 in the amount of $70,000 to assist the Cardinal Company in an effort to place a water loop at the Mooresville Industrial Park and for the funds to be derived from contingency and sent to the Town of Mooresville. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (none) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Iredell County School Facility Needs Committee MOTION by Chairman Haire to withdraw these appointments since funding action has already occurred. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (2_appts.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Michael R. Harris. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations, elect Harris by acclamation, and postpone the other appointment until the September 15, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (3 appts.): |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone these appointments until the September 15, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advisory Committee (1_appt.): |MOTION) by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the September 15, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.): | |MOTION) by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the September 15, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the September 15, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Region F Agin to postpone this appointm : MOTION by Chairman Haire VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chairman Haire requested the county manager send a letter to the Mooresville School System about the $1,206,970 that will be held in reserve until a capital project request is submitted. NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Mashbum briefed the board on an upcoming environmental summit to be held on Thursday, September 3, 1998, in Rowan County at Catawba College. Mashburn said he planned to go and if any commissioners desired to attend to let him know. (Commissioner Fortner said she would attend.) CLOSED SESSION: Citing Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6), Chairman Haire jmoved to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, September 15, 1998, (5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. noorves Zyl 5; 1018 ax C tre Z Clerk to the Board File: September | regular minutes v IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Briefing Session on Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent; Jeff Frazier, Maintenance Director; Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Health Supervisor; Don Wall, DSS Director; Larry Dickerson, ECOM & Emergency Management Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. REQUEST FROM IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL OF A CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR PHASE I, K-8 EDUCATION COMPLEX, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,800,000: William Barnard, the school system finance officer, explained this request. Wilson Lake Road Educational Complex: Chairman Haire shared a letter she had received from the Lake Norman Airpark Owners’ Association. A site plan and traffic pattern were also received. The association requested that everyone working on the construction of the new school complex become familiar with the airpark operations. Barnard advised that concerned members of this association recently attended a school board meeting. He said it was his understanding the school complex would not be in the “fly zone.” REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS AREA MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & SUBSTANCE ABUSE AUTHORITY FOR A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (BAGNAL HOUSE) & LEASES FOR THE HWY 21 BUILDING AND THE TWIN OAKS ROAD PROPERTY: The county manager said Crossroads was seeking a resolution in support of the mental health organization holding real property. The referenced property is the Bagnal House located at 1103 West Front Street, Statesville, NC. Surry and Yadkin Counties approved the resolution on September 8, 1998. Susan Blumenstein explained the two leases. Commissioner Boone asked about a termination clause, especially since the leases were for an extended period of time (10 years). Mrs. Blumenstein said she would work with the attorneys and have the wording inserted. Consensus of the board to delay approval of the leases until a future meeting date. REQUEST FROM DSS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SEVEN (7) SOCIAL WORK POSITIONS: Don Wall, the DSS Director, was accompanied by Lisa York, Program Administrator, and Norma Morrison, Supervisor and Social Worker II. Wall expressed a need for additional social workers in the Child Protective Services (CPS) Unit. He said state laws had changed, and if a complaint came to the office about one child, then all the children in the same family unit had to be investigated. Morrison said the Child Protective Services Department worked using a team approach, and each team had the following configuration. 4 Different Teams With Each Team Having: 1 supervisor 2 investigators 2 workers in counseling/treatment 2 workers in permanency planning. 7 employees in one team (7 employees x 4 teams = 28 positions in CPS Dept. as of this date.) Morrison said the unit “screened out about 40 or 50 cases per month,” and they were seeing many dysfunctional families. Many of the parental figures have alcohol/drug problems. Many parents are “kicking” teenagers out of the home. It was mentioned that parents were supposed to be responsible for their children through the age of 18, but many times there wasn’t much that could be done with teenagers, e.g., runaways. Morrison said that from September | through the present, the department had worked with 110 cases. She estimated the number could double by the end of the month. The available beds held for DSS at Barium Springs Home for Children have already been occupied. Wall said it was difficult to recruit and retain qualified workers. Another complication, Wall mentioned, was that as of January of this year, the state has directed that all CPS employees have additional training. York said it took two to three months of work experience before a CPS worker could independently handle a caseload. Approved: Uclihi! hy L9GEF Cg Bhreee CPL Clerk to the Board File: Briefing min for September 15, 1998 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 15, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Don Wall, Social Services Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to: Delay: ®@Medical Examiner Discussion due to the Unavailability of Mr. Carol Neill Add: @Request for Review of Salary Adjustment Recommendation from the DMG Survey (Re: Environmental Health) ®Request from Fishery Restoration Alliance for a Resolution in Support of the Wildlife Commission Developing a Strategic Plan Pertaining to Lake Norman Fishery Closed Session for G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) - Personnel VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECOGNITION OF JAN JENSON, REPORTER FOR THE IREDELL CITIZEN: The county manager announced that Jan Jenson, a reporter with the Iredell Citizen, was attending the meeting. Audrey Montgomery, a reporter with the Record & Landmark, and Jim Wrinn, a reporter with the Jredell Neighbors, were also recognized. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR APPROVAL OF A CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR PHASE I, K-8 EDUCATION COMPLEX, IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,800,000: The Iredell-Statesville Finance Officer had previously said this ordinance would represent the $2,006,000 received from Iredell County in June of 1998, the $686,000 in current capital funds, and the $6,108,000 approved on September 1, 1998. Barnard said the $2,006,000 would be used for land purchase, site work, and a portion for architectural fees. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Iredell-Statesville School System Capital Project Ordinance in the amount of $8,800,000. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CROSSROADS AREA MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & SUBSTANCE ABUSE AUTHORITY FOR A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (BAGNAL HOUSE): |MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the following resolution which will allow for the conveyance of real property (Bagnal House) to Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Joint Resolution of The Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County The Board of Commissioners of Surry County The Board of Commissioners of Yadkin County Approving the Conveyance of Certain Real Property to Crossroads Area Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Authority WHEREAS, in 1976, the Tri-County Mental Health Complex Area Board, was conveyed a certain parcel of real property located in Statesville Inside Township, Iredell County, North Carolina; and, WHEREAS, the Tri-County Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Area Authority (hereinafter Tri-County Mental Health Authority) was the successor to the Tri-County Mental Health Complex Area Authority and as successor to said authority continued to hold the said real property in the name of Tri-County; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Session Laws 1997-7 s.1, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources dissolved the Tri-County Mental Health Authority effective June 30, 1997; and, WHEREAS, Phillip Dixon Hoffman, Chief Budget Officer, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse, Department of Human Resources of the State of North Carolina was appointed trustee of the assets of the dissolved Tri-County Mental Health Authority with full power and authority to transfer and convey the assets of Tri-County Mental Health Authority to the appropriate entities; and, WHEREAS, Iredell County, formerly a member of Tri-County Mental Health Authority, has aligned with Crossroads Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Area Authority (hereinafter Crossroads) and is now a member of Crossroads; and, WHEREAS, Crossroads is the appropriate entity, to which the said reai property described herein should be conveyed by Phillip Dixon Hoffman, Trustee; and, WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 122C-147(c) provides that an area authority may hold title to real property with approval of the boards of commissioners of all of the counties that comprise tne area authority, which approval shall be by resolution of the boards; and, WHEREAS, iredeli County, Surry County, and Yadkin County are the counties that now comprise Crossroads Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Area Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED JOINTLY BY THE BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF IREDELL COUNTY, OF SURRY COUNTY, AND OF YADKIN COUNTY AS FOLLOWS: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 122C-147(c), Crossroads Mental Heaith, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Area Authority is hereby authorized to acquire and to hold title to the following described real property: (MISC. DESC. 3606-67) Lying and being in Statesville Inside Township, Iredell County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lots Nos. One (1) and Nine (9) of the J. A. Lackey Subdivision known as “Western Heights” as the same is recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 28, Iredell County Registry; also a strip- 40 feet in width from the northern edge of Lot No. Ten ({ 10)) extending back for the full depth of said lot which is piatted in Book 4, Page 28. Lot No. 1 above is subject to alley rights (ten feet) along the western edge of the lot which was granted to C.L. Douglas and wife on June 10, 1946. The Grantors’ interest in the alley dividing the above lots is included in this conveyance. The above described property is a portion of Section A of said map. For reference purpeses for source of title, see the deed in Book 599, Page 887. ADOPTED AND RATIFIED in three counterparts by the Boards of Commissioners of Iredell County, Surry County, and Yadkin County on the dates shown on each signature page. se eee REQUEST FROM CAROLINA INCOME PROPERTY FUND, LLC., REPRESENTING SIX PROPERTY OWNERS/PARCELS IN THE MOORESVILLE AREA, FOR THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE TO ASSUME EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: William Allison, the planning supervisor, said he understood the applicant was trying to have property released from the county’s jurisdiction in order for the Town of Mooresville to assume extraterritorial contro]. Utilities are available and the Town has expressed an ability to assume responsibility for the property. A project has been proposed which would have a mixed- use design composed of single-family, multi-family, and commercial units. Allison said the four, smaller tracts on Williamson Road were already in Mooresville’s jurisdiction and did not require release. All six properties, however, are requesting an annexation with Mooresville. Allison said his department had looked at the land use, utilities, and road access on Williamson/Brawley/Hyw. 150 and there were no objections. The six properties represented by the applicant are: Pressley Morrison Pin: 4647-24-9191 Thomas & Polly Caskaddon Pin: 4647-24-6120 Meredith & Allen Deaton Pin: 4647-23-6941 Louise B. Morrison Pin: 4647-23-6587 Mrs. A.G. Morrison Heirs Pin: 4647-04-6841.001 Neel Family LTD Partnership Pin: 4647-02-5759 (The first four tracts are the ones already in Mooresville’s ETJ.) Commissioner Johnson asked the Mooresville Planner about the Town’s annexation calendar. Erskine Smith said the current town policy dictated June 30" as the effective date for annexations. (All petitions are brought in at the same time.) Mr. Smith said he did not foresee any technical problems with the referenced petition. Smith said that if the Town council deemed the annexation appropriate, the General Statutes offered a 60-day time frame for the municipality to invoke its own zoning regulations. Smith further said he understood the Town could hold public hearings and accept rezoning applications prior to the actual annexation and everything could be accomplished at the same time. Commissioner Stewart asked if the property was in the Mooresville Graded School District. Smith said it was not. Mr. Smith said the project encompassed a mixed-use development design and would entail roughly 1600 residential units with 825 being single-family and 825 being multi- family/townhouses/condominiums. In addition, there would be about 1.3 million sq. ft. in office/commercial development. The project site includes about 400 acres and there will be open land. J. Edward Kale, one of the developers, said the unit count (1600) was not actually correct. He said this amount was the maximum allowed. Kale said the project would be about 1000 units (500 single & 500 multi-family). Kale said the zoning regulations for multi-family allowed 13 units per acre. He said his project involved townhouses, and they would be half of this amount. He also said the project site was in the critical watershed area. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to permit the Town of Mooresville to assume the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the referenced properties. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Boone). REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF JANITORIAL SERVICE SIDS FOR THE HALL OF JUSTICE, AGRICULTURAL BLDG., LIBRARY, JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE, AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #11: Evie Caldwell, the county purchasing agent, advised during the briefing that four vendors had submitted cleaning bids for four different county buildings. The bids received were: Hall of Justice Agricultural Juvenile Bidg. Probation Southpark $ NoBid $ 1,550 $ 325 Services Rainbow 3,375 1,200 280.50 Janitorial Pro-Shine 3,100 1,125 225 K.Babbe’s Floor | 4,000 1,416 2,000 750 Care Caldwell noted the Hall of Justice request included a custodian to work from 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. (All of the cleaning employees working in this building will be required to attend a two- hour asbestos awareness class.) The contracts are for two years with a renewal option for two more years. Caldwell recommended the contracts be awarded to the vendors with the low bids. She mentioned there would be a surplus of $120,275 in the Courts budget for services at the Hall of Justice at the end of the fiscal year, and this could cover the shortages in the Maintenance budget for the Agricultural Building and Library. A budget amendment will be necessary to transfer the funds. MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #11 and to award the contracts to the following low bidders: Pro-Shine Cleaning Service for the Hall of Justice, Pro- Shine Cleaning Service for the Agricultural Building; Rainbow Janitorial Service for the Library; Pro-Shine Cleaning Service for the Juvenile Probation Office, and to designate the county manager as the agent to terminate the contract(s) if non-performance occurs. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BID FOR AN ADDITIONAL CONSOLE WORKSTATION FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPT. Caldwell advised during the briefing session that three bids had been received on September 9, 1998, for an additional console for the Orbacom emergency system. The bids received were: WECO, Inc. $31,511.00 Power Sales, Inc. 33,986.23 Orbacom Systems 34,291.00 The staff recommends the low bid, and it is within the budgeted amount ($32,000). MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to award the console workstation contract to WECO, Inc., in the amount of $31,511. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AUGUST REFUNDS AND RELEASES: |MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following refunds and releases for the month of August 1998, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Releases for the Month of August, 1998 $38,266.06 Breakdown: County 22,072.99 Solid Waste Fees 231.00 East Alex. Co. Fire #1 18.33 Shepherd's Fire #2 385.46 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 366.04 All County Fire #4 1,006.17 Statesville City 8,679.89 Statesville Downtown 163.66 Mooresville Town 4,066.05 Mooresville Downtown O Mooresville School 1,140.60 Love Valley 0 Harmony 21.36 Troutman 114.51 Refunds for the Month of August, 1998 $ 484.10 Breakdown: County 159.39 Solid Waste Fees 75.00 All County Fire #4 12.09 Statesville City 106.56 Mooresville Town 104.85 Mooresville School 26.21 REQUEST FROM DSS FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SEVEN (7) SOCIAL WORK POSITIONS: Mr. Wall said his department was requesting seven new positions. He mentioned he could divert funds from other areas of his budget to help with the cost. A new imaging system was budgeted for 98-99, and Mr. Wall said he could sacrifice it. In previous documentation, Wall said he could divert $47,640 (downsizing the imaging system), but he was now willing to transfer $136,000, or the entire cost of the imaging system. Wall said the imaging system had been proposed to replace microfilming, and it would eliminate space and vendor problems. Another advantage would be that employees could access documents on computers. This would aid the staff because they would not have to go in the file room and retrieve records. Mr. Boone said the imaging system would be a one-time expense compared to the on-going expense of new employees. Commissioner Johnson said he understood the Child Protective Service (CPS) unit operated in teams. He asked if the teams could function with fewer people. Wall said that currently the state ratio of supervisor to worker was one to five. Iredell’s ratio is one to six. Wall said the investigators had to refer cases “on down the line.” There has to be a treatment contract to work with the families. If the families cannot remain intact, the courts are involved and foster care/adoption is needed. Wall said the state had waived the state standards because of the “Families for Kids” program. Mr. Wall said the state had given additional staff for the “Families for Kids” program and the backlog of children in DSS had been reduced from 142 to 99. He said the program was still working but more children were needing assistance. Wall said 16 children were placed under DSS care in August (1998) compared to 26 for the entire year of 1997. Boone asked the ratio earlier this year. Wall said the CPS ratio was 1-12 and the ratio for treatment workers was 1-15. He said, however, the state had now reduced this ratio to 1-12. (The state made the ratio change earlier this year.) Commissioner Fortner asked Wall if qualified people could be found for the positions. Wall said there were difficulties in locating qualified employees. He said most workers coming into the system were under a “work against” classification. They might not have all of the qualifications for SWIII, but they could work in the SWII class. Commissioner Stewart said the DSS request pertained to children, and the Board should be concerned about meeting the needs of children. She said the problem was “real and present.” She further said there was an imminent problem or the DSS director would not be willing to sacrifice a piece of equipment (imaging system) in order to obtain the workers. Commissioner Fortner agreed and said it was evident the community at-large was concemed about child abuse and neglect. Commissioner Boone said the county had devoted a tremendous amount of resources to help remedy the problems. He mentioned he felt a great deal of the increase was due to a change in state law. Boone said that in 1955 or 1956 there were 15-20 employees at DSS, and the county’s population was approximately 60,000. The present population is 108,000 (1997-98 estimate), and the county has 160 DSS employees. Boone said the figures revealed that all of the social programs had not solved the problems in society. Commissioner Boone concluded by saying, “The whole psychology of social programs has not worked. It’s a sad commentary.” Commissioner Johnson asked the “total ticket price” for the seven positions. Wall said it was $115,752 (county money). Commissioner Stewart said if the entire imaging system was sacrificed, the DSS department would have enough money with a little left over. Commissioner Fortner asked the total cost of the imaging system. Wall said it was $136,000. (MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the request to establish one new Social Worker Supervisor III position and six new Social Worker III positions based on the new formula of available funds and to eliminate the imaging system in the 98-99 budget. Commissioner Boone mentioned the $250,000 approved in the 98-99 budget for DSS property acquisition. He said he recalled that $70,000 had been spent. AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION] by Boone to include a reduction of $100,000 to the $250,000 budgeted for property acquisition. (The property acquisition money would now be $150,000.) Mr. Mashburn said the $250,000 was in capital reserve. He continued by saying that at the last meeting there was an appropriation to the schools and the capital reserve and fund balance were reduced. Mashburn said he was asked at the September 1 meeting if there would be enough money to assist the courts. He said he answered the question by saying there would be enough money left over, but that his answer was based upon the feeling that all of the money would not be spent this year for property. Mashburn said, “I was anticipating not spending all of that money this year for property.” AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT] by Boone, that in reference to the $250,000 in the 98-99 budget in Capital Reserve designated for DSS _ property acquisition that this amount be reduced to $100,000 and to increase the undesignated amount in capital reserve by $150,000. Commissioners’ Stewart and Fortner asked the purpose for the amendments. Boone said it would mean the money would not be spent this year. Stewart asked what happened if other properties near DSS became available. Boone said he didn’t think the County could justify purchasing them unless they were offered for much less. After considerable Board discussion, Commissioner Boone withdrew his amendment. Commissioner Johnson said he understood the savings produced Mr. Wall, using part of the imaging system, was $73,675. Mr. Wall said he identified enough money to support the seven positions except $42,077 (county money). Mr. Wall said if he sacrificed the total imaging system, the money increased to $88,400 (county funds would be $44,200 or 50%). SUBSTITUTE MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to delay the hiring of the social workers until the time when the DSS Director could determine a way for the expense of the workers to be covered by the $73, 675 savings found in the DSS budget. (Johnson said the workers could be hired later in the year. Mr. Johnson said he would recommend that in next year’s budget that DSS put more money on CPS and a little less on Workfirst.) Chairman Haire asked Mr. Wall about the hiring delay and whether it was feasible. Mr. Wall said he anticipated hiring the supervisor and three of the positions by November of this year and the others (3) by January of 1999. Wall said he was already recruiting for some positions and out of these there might be some suitable for the jobs. He said, however, it took time to recruit. MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone this request until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). (During the interim time, the county manager and DSS Director, will review the cost estimates and alternatives. This review will include an evaluation of the imaging system - - elimination or downsizing). REQUEST FROM STUMPY CREEK PARK FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE FOR PERMISSION TO HOLD A REVERSE RAFFLE: Commissioner Johnson said Mrs. Blumenstein had researched all of the proper accounting procedures to be followed for this request, and Mr. Mashburn had investigated the legalities. The North Carolina General Statutes have been reviewed, and it is permissible for governmental units to allow (hold) raffles. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to adopt Budget Amendment #12 and to allow the Stumpy Creek Fund-Raising Committee to hold a reverse raffle. (The amendment will budget the revenue ($30,000) expected from the raffle and appropriate funds for expenses ($12,500) and transfer to Other Funds the net gain of $17,500.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 1, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING & REGULAR): |MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to approve the referenced minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF SALARY ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATION FROM THE DMG SURVEY (RE: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH): The county manager said he and the personnel officer had been trying to implement salary recommendations from the David M. Griffith study. He said it was important to make changes in the environmental health division because of a backlog of work and the difficulty in finding qualified people for the jobs. The following recommendations were presented. I. Reclassification of the Environmental Health positions as follows: Class From Grade To Grade EH Specialist 66 67 EH Program Specialist 68 69 EH Supervisor I 69 70 EH Supervisor II 72 73 Reasons: To address recruitment & retention/To bring mid-point closer to average mid- point as indicated in market study/To maintain grade relationships as required by State personnel. . Salary increase for EH employees: Reasons: To retain current employees/The average salary of the EHS employees is 89% of the average salary of EHS positions used in the study/County policy awards an increase when the position is reclassified. Amount of increase will be 4-1/2 or 9% for all employees classified as EHS. Interns, program specialists and supervisors will receive 4-1/2%. Dollar amount required to implement the change as of October 1, 1998: Salaries: $18,027 FICA 1,380 Retirement 1,803 TOTAL $21,210 MOTION | by Chairman Haire to approve the environmental health reclassifications and salary adjustments as presented/recommended by the county manager and personnel officer. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM FISHERY RESTORATION ALLIANCE FOR A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WILDLIFE COMMISSION DEVELOPING ASTRATEGIC PLAN PERTAINING TO LAKE NORMAN’S FISHERY: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to postpone this request until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 announcement) Personne! Advisory Committee (2 announcements) Iredell County Youth Home Board (4 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES Adult Care Home ity Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (3 appts.): |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to postpone these appointments until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. R:creatiun Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advis mumittee (1 appt.): |MOTION] by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. e & Community Or 0 in. are B e (1 appt.): |MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to postpone this appointment until 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ion i vi i 1 alternate appt.): {MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to postpone this appointment until the October 6, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Boone reminded the group of his earlier motion in reference to the DSS request for additional employees and the funding for capital reserve (DSS property acquisition). Mr. Boone said he would make his motion again if the commissioners were comfortable with it. Several board members requested the matter be postponed until the October 6 agenda. Possible Restricti ining to Dev d ; Commissioner Fortner said she felt the board needed to develop a plan regarding growth and development. Fortner said she was concerned about school and road needs. Mr. Mashburn mentioned that in his manager’s report he had made some recommendations about this matter. Chairman Haire said the commissioners should read the manager’s report and begin to formulate ideas about a possible plan. The commissioners comprising the Board in January of 1999 could then discuss at the annual retreat. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6)-Personnel, Chairman Haire motioned to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 6, 1998, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: phic F, £ ua € Moree VE Vo Clerk to thé Board File: Regular min for September 15, 1998 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 6, 1998, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Don Wall, Social Services Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjust the agenda by: Deletion: @ Distribution of Comparison Data on Manufactured Homes © Request for Refund/Credit and Rate Reduction for L. Gordon Iron & Metal Company Addition: © Request for Pasture Lease for the Bristol Drive Property VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD (7:00 P.M.) MR. VICTOR CROSBY - PRESENTATION IN REFERENCE TO A WATERSHED BOARD: Crosby acknowledged that several local organizations were available to help maintain Iredell County’s waterways. He said he primarily wanted to discuss “the flowing water in the ” streams.” Crosby said no one was actively “iooking after the quality and use of the watersheds. He proposed that a watershed board be established in conjunction with incentives provided by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The mission of the board would be to develop a plan for the upper Yadkin basin. He mentioned the following reasons for the plan. 1. To seek federal/state/local money for the cleanup of streams in poor condition. 2. To maintain and improve streams in fair condition. . To coordinate efforts and efficiency of agencies dealing with water problems with an intent to improve quality and quantity of supply. . To insure the proper disposal of waste. . To improve recreational areas and availability. . To assist with irrigation, flood control, and hydro power. . To assist in the preservation of wildlife habitats. Chairman Haire thanked Mr. Crosby for his presentation and referred his request to the county manager for further study. When the manager’s review has been completed, he (Mashburn) is to return to the board with his findings. MR. TERRY PUTNAM - PRESENTATION IN REFERENCE TO THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIAL WORKERS IN THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT AT DSS: Putnam, a resident of 447 Barry Oak Road, Statesville, NC, said he had previously worked as a Child Protective Services Worker for five years. Mr. Putnam said he was prompted to make his appearance by the recent request for seven additional CPS workers. As a former employee, Putnam said he witnessed the following problems at DSS. 1. The office was paperwork oriented. 2. The morale was extremely low. 3. The office had high turnover. Mr. Putnam said the employees were not treated as professionals. He said he was making his remarks in an effort to show that new workers would not help because of the working environment. He said, “There’s too much turnover to make a difference.” MRS. BARBARA WYKES - PRESENTATION IN REFERENCE TO THE EMS DEPARTMENT: Wykes, a resident of 102 Anchor Lane (P.O. 418), Troutman, NC, said she wanted to voice concerns about the way her tax money was being spent. Mrs. Wykes asked questions about the EMS Director and the Operations Manager. Wykes requested answers to her questions prior to Election Day (November 3). The county manager said that since Mrs. Wykes had made her remarks in a public meeting that he, likewise, desired to make a public response. (This will be at the October 20, 1998, commissioners’ meeting.) Commissioner Stewart asked Mrs. Wykes if she had a family member working for the EMS department. Mrs. Wykes said she did not, and that she was strictly a county citizen sharing her concems. COUNTY PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNITION OF MRS. KATHY MASHBURN, EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARD WINNER: Chairman Haire presented Mrs. Mashburn with a plaque and a monetary award for her suggestion dealing with safety at the health department. Mrs. Mashburn proposed that speed bumps be placed near the front and rear of the health building to slow down traffic. The health director accompanied Mrs. Mashburn to the meeting and praised her for being cognizant of the potential problem. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adopt and present the following proclamation to Ms. Luann Nigrelli, a member of the Family Abuse Services Team. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PROCLAMATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, violence in the home is a problem that affects every socio-economic level in our society, occurring in affluent and poverty-stricken neighborhoods and involving the unemployed as well as the professional; and WHEREAS, society pays a high price through homelessness, delinquency, increased crime rates, drug and alcohol abuse, and in business losses through lost wages, sick leave, absenteeism, non-productivity and increased medical expenses; and WHEREAS, violence is generally learned and passed down from one generation to another; and WHEREAS, Iredell County is not exempt from the horrors of domestic abuse; and WHEREAS, during the month of October, local agencies will sponsor events to promote awareness of the problem of violence. NOW, THEREFORE, we, the members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim the month of October 1998 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month,” and encourage all citizens to educate themselves about the problem of violence in the home. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS ARTS & HUMANITIES MONTH: |MOTION)by Chairman Haire to adopt the following proclamation and present it to Mrs. Carol Windsor and Mr. James Walker, the Iredell Arts Council President and Executive Director, respectively. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PROCLAMATION FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH WHEREAS, the arts and humanities are fundamental in all aspects of social and economic life in lredell County, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities touch every citizen's life, from childhood development and public school education, to adult education and multi-cultural literacy, to tourism and economic growth; and WHEREAS, the arts and humanities in our county have been nurtured through the work of the Iredell County Arts Council; and WHEREAS, our county recognizes the immense value of the arts and humanities to American society by designating October as National Arts and Humanities Month. NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims October 1998, as “Arts and Humanities Month” in Iredell County and urges all citizens to recognize this observance. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; WILLIAM G. SHELTON (ESTATE OF EDITH SHELTON), CASE NO. 9809-1: (Due to a conflict of interest, the Iredell County Planning Supervisor requested assistance from Mr. Bill Duston, a planner with the Centralina Council of Governments.) Duston said this request involved 16 acres of land located on Jennings Road, adjacent to I-77 and north of Ebenezer Road; more specifically identified as a portion of PIN #4747818929. The request is to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business. Across the street, and to the south, the land is zoned for highway business. A number of residences lie directly across Jennings Road, and there are two office buildings on the two lots immediately south of the site (same side of Jennings Road). The Iredell County Land Use plan calls for the property to be developed for commercial purposes. On September 2, 1998, the Planning Board recommended approval in a 9-1 vote. Commissioner Johnson said he understood that Mr. Shelton also owned the property immediately adjacent to the property that is zoned residential agricultural. Duston said this was correct - - the land to the immediate north (19 acres). Duston also said the land to the immediate east was zoned highway business. William G. Shelton, the applicant, said he owned the property to the north. Mr. Shelton said he had been approached by an individual who would like to build a car wash next to the building on the bottom side of the property. Shelton further said he had discussed the proposed use with the neighbors and there were no objections. No one else spoke regarding this matter. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in regular session. MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request for Case No. 9809- 1/William G. Shelton (Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & REZONING REQUEST; FRANKLIN H. & GLADYS TEVEPAUGH PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9809-2: William Allison explained that Mr. and Mrs. Tevepaugh were requesting to rezone 17.73 acres of land from Residential Agricultural to General Business District. The proposed usage would be for any/all uses in the General Business District. The location of the property is 456 Flower House Loop near I-77; specifically identified as PIN#4740707309. Allison said the property was approximately .7 of a mile to Hwy. 21/115 at the lower end of the road. He also said the road could hold the additional capacity but that it was only 18 feet wide and was not actually built to accommodate excessive truck/distribution traffic. Allison said a preliminary land use study was currently underway. On September 2, 1998, the planning board recommended denial in an 8-2 vote. Betty Sherrill, Hunter Realty, said she represented the owners. They have a client (Rick Percelli) who desires to build a warehouse. Mrs. Sherrill said the adjacent property owners had “semi-businesses” and they were not against the rezoning. Rick Percelli, a potential buyer, said he was looking at the land for speculation (investment purposes). Mr. Percelli said he wanted to see how Troutman handled its growth before he definitely made a decision. He currently has a business in Statesville that refurbishes metal-working machinery. Chairman Haire closed the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to follow the recommendation of the planning board and deny the rezoning request involving Case No. 9809-2/Tevepaugh (Residential Agricultural to General Business). SUBSTITUTE MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request for Case No. 9809-2/Residential Agricultural to General Business with a condition the property only be used for warehouse purposes and that a 50-foot buffer of trees be planted in the areas adjacent to homes. VOTING (Substitute Motion): Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Boone/Stewart) MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to amend the Land Development Plan for Case No. 9809-2. VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Boone/Stewart). Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; RICHARD STUTTS PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9809-4: Mr. Allison said the applicant was requesting that his property be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District. The proposed use would be any/all uses in the highway business district. The location of the property (one acre) is on River Highway/NC 150 near Perth Road; more specifically identified as PIN#4637595778. Allison said the property was within 100 feet of the intersection with Perth Road and was located in the transitional node of the Land Development Plan. He also said the eventual widening of Hwy. 150 would consume a portion of the property’s frontage, leaving a limited amount to utilize. A split vote of 5-5 was rendered by the planning board on September 2, 1998. Richard Stutts, the owner of the property, said he had lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Stutts said he had two small children, and he planned to move because of the high traffic on the road. Also, because an uncle that lived nearby recently died. John Kindley, a local realtor, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM LANDCRAFT PROPERTIES, INC., FOR THE RELEASE OF THE J.R. CURTIS ESTATE PROPERTY TO THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: Attorney John Freeman said he was requesting that Iredell County release 197 acres to the Town of Mooresville for zoning authority (extraterritorial). Freeman described the property as being on the south side of Rocky River Road, at the intersection of Kistler Road. He mentioned the property was in the Mooresville Graded School District, and the owners planned to petition the Town of Mooresville for voluntary annexation. Freeman further said his client (Landcraft Properties) planned to develop the property as a single-family residential subdivision with a density of slightly under three units per acre. A request for R-6 conditional zoning will be made to the Town of Mooresville. The homes will vary in price with an average cost to be about $140,000. Mr. Freeman said the Town of Mooresville voted on October 5, 1998 to extend utilities to the area. Commissioner Fortner asked if this would be a satellite annexation. Freeman said yes. Scott Stover, one of the developers, said the property was bordered by a creek on two sides, and there would be much common area. Carolyn Stallings, one of the estate heirs, said the family had received a good offer from Landcraft, Inc. She mentioned the family needed to sell off some of the property in order to retain other properties. Mrs. Stallings said her step-mother lived at the “home place.” She also said there was a saw mill (family business) on 50 acres. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to relinquish the referenced property to the Town of Mooresville for extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Fortner/Haire); Nays - 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HIGH DENSITY APPLICATION FOR THE WSIV-CA WATERSHED: Mr. Allison said the owners, Davis and Ted Birmingham were requesting the approval of the high density option in the WSIV-CA Watershed for a mini-warehouse storage project on River Highway/NC 150. The option would allow the applicants to exceed the standard allowance of 24% built-upon coverage for buildings, parking, and sidewalks; yet not exceed the 50% built-upon coverage. The option requires the applicants to build and maintain a wet detention pond capable of removing 85% of the total suspended solids from a one-inch rainfail. The pond must be bonded and inspected annually. Allison said the request complied with the minimum guidelines of the code, and the staff recommended approval. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the high density application. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO SURETY BONDS AND A RELEASE OF A CASH BOND: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve Surety Bond #B2883911 in the amount of $150,000 for the Pinnacle Shores Subdivision Phase IV (street improvements) and to approve Surety Bond #B2883912 in the amount of $75,000 for the Pinnacle Shores Subdivision 5 Phase IV (water distribution system) and to release Cash Bond Receipt #18951 that is being held for the Davidson Ridge Subdivision in the amount of $855 (seeding). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM DSS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEVEN CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) SOCIAL WORKER III POSITIONS: Don Wall, the DSS Director, said he had submitted two options in reference to the establishment of the positions. Option | would use money from lapsed salaries that had accrued for the past three months. Wall said the remainder of funds ($11,128) would probably be available in lapsed salary funds at the end of January 1999. Option 2 entailed sacrificing some of the imaging system funds ($11,128). Wall said he recommended Option 1. Commissioner Johnson asked about the “electing county” funding. Mr. Wall said he hoped to receive an additional $640,000. Johnson asked if this money could be used to fund some of the positions. Wall said Jane Smith, from the NC Department of Health & Human Resources, had advised this could be done. The Child Protective Services segment was put in the Work First Block Grant so it would be possible to utilize some the $640,000 for social workers. Wall said, however, that he did not know when the money would be forthcoming. It depended upon when the legislature finalized everything. Commissioner Stewart said the block grant funds could supplant money spent for the employees. It could not be used for the imaging system, and this was why Mr. Wall was probably recommending Option 1. Commissioner Boone said the imaging system was a one-time expense compared to the recurring expense of eniployees. He also explained, to the audience, that larger departments, such as social services, typically had lapsed-salary money - - it was not like the department or county had found a “pot of gold.” Commissioner Fortner asked where the additional employees would be housed. Wall said, “We will double up. We will fill our positions on Hwy. 21, and we will double up all of the offices that are not already doubled up.” MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve three (3) Social Worker III positions and to review the need again when the Work First Block Grant funds were received. SUBSTITUTE MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve Option 1 as was recommended by the DSS Director. Commissioner Boone said he had a concern about receiving large requests in the middle of the budget year. Commissioner Stewart said many topics had been discussed during the meeting except for the real subject matter - - the protection of children. Stewart said the new employees were being requested to protect children. Stewart said if the Board cou! keep one family together, or if it could save one child’s life, it had accomplished a great deai .‘ore than spending the money on something else. Mrs. Stewart said she had served on the DSS Board for 14 years and she understood the need for the workers. Commissioner Fortner said she understood the Board members had a responsibility to protect the public, but there were also some fiscal responsibilities. Commissioner Johnson said Mrs. Fortner’s motion was reasonable, and that it was giving the department some immediate help. Also, that additional help could come in the future. Commissioner Fortner reminded the group that two new CPS employees were approved in the 98-99 budget. These, plus the three in her motion, would be five new positions since July 1. Fortner also said that more positions could be added in the future. VOTING (SUBSTITUTE MOTION): Ayes - 2 (Haire/Stewart); Nays - 3. ORIGINAL MOTION VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 2 (Haire/Stewart). REQUEST FROM THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR A DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: |MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to allow the Solid Waste Department to write off $3,273.93 in delinquent accounts. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND AGREEMENT FOR A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SAME: |MOTION; by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Centralina Workforce Development Consortium Articles/Agreement and the relevant Resolution. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 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 Workforce Development 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, including the addition of requirements of the Welfare-to-Work Grant, have been made for program years 98 and 99 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 Workforce Development Consortium” by our Chairman are hereby ratified and adopted by this Board. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY MANAGER TO SIGN A COMPUTER EQUIPMENT LEASE FOR THE MAPPING DEPARTMENT AND TO SIGN FUTURE LEASES THAT ARE BUDGETED: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to authorize the county manager to sign the mapping computer equipment lease and to authorize the county manager to sign future leases for other departments that have been approved in the budget. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF “INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE” SOFTWARE: |MOTION) by Commissioner Stewart to award the voice permit software, modules, installation and training contract to Selectron, Inc., in the amount of $34,600. VOTING: Ayes- 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM CENTRAL VFD FOR A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION: Commissioner Johnson said that representatives from the referenced fire department had approached him about this matter. Mr. Johnson said he had talked to the fire marshal and the safety and emergency medical services director and found there were new guidelines governing the certifications. He said it might not be necessary to produce a letter of support. Mr. Doyle Summers, a member of the Central VFD, said he was in the process of completing an application and had talked to Mr. Jerry Ashley, the Regional Coordinator. Ashley advised that a letter of support was needed. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to send a letter of recommendation to the State office in support of the Central Volunteer Fire Department obtaining the Advanced Life Support Certification. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Boone and Commissioner Johnson commended the Central VFD and mentioned it was one of the most efficient departments in the county. REQUEST FROM REGISTER OF DEEDS TO ENTER INTO A 36-MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COTT SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER UPGRADES AND A REQUEST TO TRANSFER $3,000 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY INTO THE OVERTIME SALARY ACCOUNT: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to authorize the county manager to sign the 36-month lease at 10% interest with Cott Systems at $1,119 per month and to transfer $3,000 from the capital outlay account into the overtime salary account. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM NC DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES AND IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE RECORDS RETENTION AND DISPOSITION SCHEDULE & THE AMENDMENTS OF AUGUST 27, 1998: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule and the Amendments of August 27, 1998. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED SCHEDULES, STANDARDS, AND RULES TOBE USED IN REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL FOR THE 1999 REAPPRAISAL & CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING: _ Brent Weisner, the County Assessor, said the purpose of the documents was to establish certain standards and charts for the appraisers to use in determining the fair market value of properties in the county. Mr. Weisner said the General Statutes dictated the rules to follow. The following timetable was recommended. October 6,1998 — - Distribution of the Schedule October 11,1998 - Statement of Receipt and Announcement of Public Hearing October 20,1998 - Public Hearing to be held. November 2, 1998 - Adoption of the Schedule of Values November 4, 1998 - First Notice of Adoption in the newspaper. November 11, 1998 - Second Notice of Adoption in the newspaper. November 18, 1998 - Third Notice November 25, 1998 - Final Notice December 4, 1998 ~- Final day in which an appeal to the Order adopting the schedules may be filed with the Property Tax Commission. SCMNAMAYWN™ Mr. Weisner then described the codes and identifying factors on a sample property tax card. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to call for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Schedules, Standards, and Rules to be used in real property appraisal for the 1999 reappraisal on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR A VEHICLE TRADE OUT INVOLVING A 1985 CHEVROLET AND A NEWER MODEL PICKUP IN THE COUNTY’S SURPLUS FLEET: The county manager said the county did not have a suitable surplus truck at the present. He did, however, recommend the request be approved and as soon as an appropriate pickup is available the trade-out can occur. He said a lease (similar to the law enforcement vehicle) was the most practical way to handle the matter. The vehicle will be returned to the county when the college no longer has a need. MOTION} by Chairman Haire to approve the vehicle trade-out when there is a suitable surplus truck in the county’s fleet and to conduct the trade-out in the leasing method described by the county manager. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM THE FISHERY RESTORATION ALLIANCE FOR A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE WILDLIFE COMMISSION DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN PERTAINING TO LAKE NORMAN’S FISHERY: |MOTION) by Commissioner Johnson to adopt a resolution in support of the Wildlife Commission developing a strategic plan pertaining to Lake Norman’s Fishery. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE COMMISSION DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN PERTAINING TO LAKE NORMAN’S FISHERY WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners received a request from the Fishery Restoration Alliance to voice public support for a strategic plan to protect and save Lake Norman’s fishery; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on October 6, 1998, and reviewed the aforementioned request for a strategic plan. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, that we hereby go on record as being in support of the Fishery Restoration Alliance’s request that a strategic plan be developed by the North Carolina Wildlife Commission to protect and save Lake Norman's fishery. This the 6" day of October 1998. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING AND REGULAR): |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the referenced minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PASTURE LEASE FOR THE BRISTOL DRIVE PROPERTY: The county manager explained that Mr. John Mitchell, of 415 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC, had made a request to lease the 15 acres of land on Bristol Drive for beef caitle pasture land. Mashburn said the county would not need the land for a while. He also said that if the leasing were done, the county would not need to maintain the fencing. A one-year lease was recommended at a cost of $20 per acre. Attorney Pope asked if the tenant would be required to fertilize or lime the property. The county manager said this was not necessary. MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to direct the county attorney to draw up a one-year lease agreement and to authorize the county manager to sign it upon completion. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to postpone the appointments to the following committees/boards until the October 20, 1998 meeting. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (2 appts.) Nursing Home Advisory Board (3 appts.) Recreation Advisory Committee (1 appt.) Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.) . Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (1 appt.) Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 alternate appt.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Jerry Burgdofer and Bob Foster. Chairman Haire |moved| to close the nominations and appoint Burgdofer and Foster. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. IREDELL COUNTY YOUTH HOME BOARD (4 appts.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Gary Lavender, Mason McCullough, Brady Johnson, and Lynn Gullett. Chairman Haire|moved to close the nominations and appoint Lavender, McCullough, Johnson, and Gullett. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Fortner discussed the need to develop a plan for organized development. She mentioned that after the November elections might be an appropriate time to discuss the matter. Commissioner Johnson said he would like the county to meet more often with the municipalities. After further discussion, the Board decided to wait until the Winter Retreat (January) to discuss a possible development plan. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 1998, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredeil County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Approved: iefat foe wl TY tr Cpt Clerk (o the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Briefing Session on Tuesday, October 6, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent; Lynn Niblock, Inspections Director; Don Wall, DSS Director; Ron Weatherman, Solid Waste Director; Brenda Bell, Register of Deeds; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Bill Duston, the planning director for Centralina Council of Governments, also attended the meeting and assisted in the presentation of a rezoning request. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. REQUEST FROM THE CENTRALINA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND AN AGREEMENT FOR A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION AND AGREEMENT: David Hollars, the Workforce Development Administrator, said the referenced documents were in order and he recommended approval. DISTRIBUTION OF COMPARISON STUDY OF MANUFACTURED HOMES (COMPARISON BETWEEN IREDELL AND CATAWBA COUNTY): William Allison, the Planning Supervisor, shared comparative data on regulations (classifications, appearance criteria, etc.) for manufactured homes. Allison said he would continue to gather information about this matter. Commissioner Stewart requested that this be a topic of discussion at the January retreat. REQUEST FROM SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT FOR A DISCUSSION IN REFERENCE TO DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: Ron Weatherman, the Solid Waste Director, said his department had some delinquent accounts and most were of insignificant amounts ($6.00 - $12.00 etc.). He requested permission to write them off the books. A reason mentioned for the write off was the expense involved in collecting small accounts (postage, stationery, employee time, etc.). The total amount requested to be written off was $3,273.93. A few accounts (approximately five) are substantial enough to warrant the county attorney to write collection letters. These accounts range from $61.50 to $422.92. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SOLE-SOURCE PURCHASE OF “INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE” SOFTWARE: Evie Caldwell, the purchasing agent said the software desired by the inspections department was exclusively available from Selectron, Inc. She also said the General Statutes allowed the purchase of sole-source products without bidding; however, the Board had to award the contracts. Lynn Niblock, Inspections Director, said the anticipated benefits of the software would be that contractors could telephone into the system and receive information about permits and inspections. This would be especially helpful to someone that could not telephone during the normal office hours. REQUEST FROM THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A 36-MONTH LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COTT SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER UPGRADES AND A REQUEST FOR THE TRANSFER OF $3,000 FROM CAPITAL OUTLAY INTO THE OVERTIME SALARY ACCOUNT: Brenda Bell, the Register of Deeds, described the Cott Systems lease. She said it would be for 36 months with 10% interest at $1,119 per month. In reference to the need for overtime funds, Bell said her office was experiencing a high increase in paperwork. A large portion of this has been due to some of the recent home refinancings, etc. Bell said the extra $3,000 might help through the end of 1998, but she might have to make a similar request in early 1999. REQUEST FROM DSS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SEVEN (7) CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) SOCIAL WORKER III POSITIONS: Don Wall, the DSS Director, said he currently had a total of 55 social work positions and seven more were needed in the CPS unit. In a prior meeting, Wall proposed different methods for providing the funds. He had discussed the possibility of sacrificing an imaging system or scaling it down. At this meeting, Wall recommended the establishment of the positions and leaving the imaging system intact. A total of $115,752 would be needed in county funds. Mr. Wall said $104,624 was available in lapsed salaries (3 months). He also said the remainder of funds ($11,128) would probably be available in January. (This would also be in lapsed'salary funds). Wall said he hoped to hire four new social workers in November and three in January of 1999. Mr. Wall said Iredell County had been chosen as an “electing county” in the Welfare Reform Plan, and this status would eventually bring in an additional $640,000. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire recessed the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Approved: (2 40/940 Glas Crm ONC Clerlyto the Board File: Briefing min for October 6, 1998 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 20, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; Brent Weisner, County Assessor and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA;MOTION| by Chairman Haire to amend the agenda by adding a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing: G.S. 143-318.11(a) (3) Attorney/Client G.S. 143-318.11(a) (5) Real Property VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & PROCLAMATIONS TROUTMAN RESCUE SQUAD RESOLUTION: Chuck Gallyon, Iredell County Fire Marshal, said that on Sunday, December 21, 1997 a very heroic rescue took place at the Carris Reels Silo Explosion. He further said this particular rescue had been named the 1997 “Rescue of the Year” by the North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS, Inc. MOTION |by Chairman Haire to adopt the following resolution in recognition of the 1997 “Rescue of the Year” Award. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Resolution in Honor of the Troutman Rescue Squad Being Named the Recipient of the 1997 “Rescue of the Year” Award WHEREAS, the North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS, Inc., offers annual recognition opportunities through its “Rescue of the Year” award; and WHEREAS, the Troutman Rescue Squad submitted an entry describing the Carris Reels Silo Explosion that occurred in Iredell County on December 21, 1997; and WHEREAS, on September 19, 1998, Troutman Rescue Squad was advised that its submittal had been chosen as the 1997 “Rescue of the Year;” and WHEREAS, the members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners would like to formally express appreciation to the Troutman Rescue Squad for taking the initiative to apply for the award and for bringing statewide attention to the exemplary rescue mission that occurred on December 21, 1997. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, that we formally congratulate the Troutman Rescue Squad on achieving the 1997 “Rescue of the Year” award, and that we also congratulate the other organizations assisting in the Carris Reels Explosion Rescue. Those organizations being: Troutman Fire Department Monticello Fire Department West Iredell Fire Department Statesville Fire Department Iredell County Rescue Squad Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office, EMS Department, and ECOM BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the members of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, that we formally recognize that the men and women, who on a daily basis protect and preserve life and property, are one of Iredell County’s most valuable resources. We wholeheartedly commend them, and offer our sincerest thanks. This the 20" day of October 1998. Chairman Haire offered her congratulations and presented the resolution to Mark Hinson, Chief of the Troutman Rescue Squad. She also presented copies to: Ronda Hoke, Chief of West Iredell Fire Department ; Danny Johnson, from the Monticello Fire Department; Bill Sherrill, Iredell Rescue Squad and the Statesville Fire Department; Larry Ray, the Iredell County EMS Director; and to R.C. Clodfelter and Rick Wilson, representing the Troutman Fire Department. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED SCHEDULES, STANDARDS, AND RULES TO BE USED IN REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL FOR THE 1999 REAPPRAISAL: Mr. Brent Weisner, the County Assessor, requested the standards and rules be placed on the November 2, 1998 agenda for adoption. No one spoke regarding the Schedules, Standards, and Rules to be used in Real Property Appraisal for the 1999 Reappraisal. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to place the Schedules, Standards, and Rules to be used in the Real Property Appraisal for the 1999 Reappraisal on the November 2, 1998 agenda for Board adoption. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays- 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 1998 REFUNDS & RELEASES: The county assessor presented the September 1998 refunds and releases and advised they were in order for approval. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the following refunds and releases. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RELEASES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPT. 1998 $76,628.22 Breakdown County $ 51,319.77 Solid Waste Fees 1,030.50 E. Alexander Co. Fire 11.03 Shepherd’s Fire #2 924.76 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 108.29 All County Fire #4 2,070.49 Statesville City 8,191.25 Statesville Downtown 13.43 Mooresville Town 8,656.29 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 2,406.12 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony 0.00 Troutman 194.06 REFUNDS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPT. 1998 1,702.12 Breakdown County $ 1,122.96 Solid Waste Fees 21.00 E. Alexander 0.00 Shepherd’s Fire #2 19.25 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 6.25 All County Fire #4 49.65 Statesville City 344.68 Statesville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville Town 28.00 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 98.86 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony 0.00 Troutman 11.55 RESPONSE FROM THE COUNTY MANAGER IN REFERENCE TO THE OCTOBER 6, 1998, APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD, OF MRS. BARBARA WYKES: The county manager said Mrs. Wykes had asked questions in reference to the EMS Department at the October 6 meeting. He said he had prepared responses, to the extent permitted by G.S. 153A-98. Q. Does the present EMS Director meet all of the requirements for his job? A. Mr. Ray does not presently hold a paramedic certification; however, until he moved into a management position he was a certified paramedic and was an EMS Director for a large service in eastern North Carolina for ten years and a member and training officer of another service for ten years. In addition to graduating from Wingate College in 1968, he graduated from Rockingham Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing. He has also completed the EMS Management Institute at UNC-Charlotte, the EMS management course at the National Fire Institute in Emmettsburg, Maryland; as well as several other EMS and management courses. Mr. Ray is a registered nurse, licensed by the N.C. Board of Nursing. The county’s position descriptions are written to insure that a person meets the minimum qualifications. The county manager said Mr. Ray greatly exceeded the minimum qualifications for the job. . Has the board of commissioners hired a law firm from Mecklenburg County to represent Iredell County in a simple employee grievance hearing, and if so, why didn’t the county choose to utilize the services of Mr. Bill Pope, the County Attorney? (A statement was also made about the retainer paid to Mr. Pope.) . Due to the special nature of employment law, the county commissioners, based on a recommendation from the county manager, the personnel director, and the county attorney, chose in 1990, to contract with a law firm that specialized in employment law. At the present, the county is contracting with Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson, and Harper, a law firm in Charlotte. (Attorneys are only used by the county in grievance hearings if the employee hires legal representation.) As far as the retainer amount paid to the county attorney (Bill Pope), Mashburn said it was $12,000 per year. Q. Is there a policy dealing with the EMS operations manager working a permanent part-time job in another county utilizing an emergency response vehicle for his transportation while wearing his Iredell County uniform? A. The county does have a policy on outside employment which requires prior approval before a person can work another job. Mashburn said, “If anyone has knowledge of any employee violating the ordinance, specific information should be provided to me or the personnel director so that this matter can be thoroughly investigated.” Mr. Mashburn continued by saying he had not been given a copy of the written questions, but based on his recollection of the oral questions that were stated at the October 6 meeting, he felt sufficient responses had been given. Chairman Haire asked Mr. Mashburn if he would outline the Iredell County Grievance Procedure. Mashburn said a formal grievance procedure had been established many years ago. He read the following statement taken from the Personnel Ordinance: “It is the stated position of the board of commissioners that every employee shall have the right to present a grievance in accordance with these procedures free from interference, coercion, restraint, discrimination, penalty, or reprisal.” The steps to be taken by employees in submitting a grievance are: 1. An employee must file a grievance either orally or in writing with the immediate supervisor within 15 calendar days of the incident date. 2. If the employee is dissatisfied with the response in Step 1, the employee may file the grievance in writing with the department head within five days of the receipt of his/her supervisor’s response. The department head will render a decision within ten days. 3. If the employee is dissatisfied with the response of the department head, the employee may forward the grievance to the county manager within five days. The employee may request a decision from the county manager directly, or may request a hearing before the personnel advisory committee for a recommendation. If an employee requests a decision directly from the manager, the manager must make a decision within five days. If the request is for a recommendation from the personnel advisory committee, the following procedures will apply. a. The personnel advisory committee is established by the board of commissioners, and is to be composed of five persons designated with authority to hear employee grievances and make recommendations to the county manager. The hearing must be heard within 30 days from the date the hearing was requested. After the grievant’s presentation , and the others that provide evidence, the advisory committee must submit a recommendation to the manager within 15 days of the hearing. b. Upon receiving the recommendation from the personnel advisory committee, the county manager shall inform the employee and the department head in writing of his final decision. The manager has ten days to make a final decision after receiving the recommendation from the personnel advisory committee. Mr. Mashburn concluded by saying the grievance procedure was a part of the Iredell County Personnel Ordinance. Mashburn said there were two groups of employees that did not fall under the county’s grievance procedure. These are: 1. Employees working for elected officials. 2. Employees classified as Competitive Service Employees (DSS & Health). (These employees would appeal under the State Personnel Advisory Board.) Commissioner Fortner asked if the manager would list the names and qualifications of the members of the personnel advisory board. Mashburn said the members were appointed by the commissioners. A qualification necessary for the members would be knowledge of the county’s merit system. The members serve 4 for a three-year term and may have two consecutive terms. All of the current members have worked in human resources at one point during their careers. The Iredell County Personnel Advisory Committee is currently composed of: Thelma Crabb (Chairman), Jerry Burgdofer, Bob Foster, Alma Oliphant, and Don Searcy. Commissioner Stewart said the manager had responded to the oral questions. She said the written packet distributed by Mrs. Wykes (to the commissioners) contained some questions that were not answered. Mrs. Stewart acknowledged; however, that some of the questions could not be answered until a pending employee grievance had officially been resolved. Mashburn added that the Statutes of North Carolina dictated that some personnel information could not be divulged. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ASSIST IN THE FINANCING OF IMPROVEMENTS (PAVING) OF STATE ROAD # 1912 SUMMERS FARM ROAD AND CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING: |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the following resolution and to call for a public hearing about the Summers Farm Road paving on Tuesday, November 17, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ASSIST IN THE FINANCING OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO RURAL SUBDIVISION & RESIDENTIAL STREETS S.R. 1912 - SUMMERS FARM ROAD Whereas, a preliminary determination has been made about the street(s), road(s), or rights of way, set out above are without paving, and on the street(s), road(s), or rights of way, within the limits set out, and that abutting property will be benefitted to the extent of the part of the cost thereof to be assessed against such abutting property; and Whereas, the local improvements proposed to be made on the street(s), road(s), or rights of way, hereinabove set out are as follows: ASPHALT RIBBON PAVING IMPROVEMENTS: The asphalt ribbon paving should be installed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation on the street(s), road(s), or rights of way, hereinafter named within the limits defined; and Whereas, if the local improvements are ordered made by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the County of Iredell shall remit to the North Carolina Department of Transportation the proportion of the cost thereof representing the total local share as required by the policies of North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Secondary Roads Council; and Whereas, the County of Iredell shall then cause the proportion of the cost thereof to be specially assessed and the terms of payment will be as follows: (a) The cost not exceeding the local share of cost as required by policies of the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Secondary Road Council for asphalt ribbon paving as lying within the limits of the street(s), road(s), or rights of way, hereinabove proposed to be improved, will be assessed against the property abutting on the street or road, or rights of way, such cost to be assessed against the lots and tracts of land abutting on the street(s), road(s), or rights of way, according to their respective frontages thereon by an equal rate per foot of such frontage, and provided, further, the maximum amount which will be assessed for the asphalt ribbon paving is $4.00 per foot of frontage. (b) Terms of Payment. The assessments will be payable in full within thirty (30) days from the date of the Resolution of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to Participate in the paving of the Rural Subdivision and Residential Streets. All persons signing the Petition requesting the Paving Participation must pay in full their pro-rated shares before Iredell County will adopt the final Resolution to Participate in the Paving Project. Those persons not signing the Petition requesting Paving Participation will be assessed by the County and payments will be due in five equal annual installments, which installments will bear interest at the rate of eight percent per annum from the date of confirmation of the Resolution of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to participate in the paving of the Rural Subdivision and Residential Streets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That a Public Hearing will be held by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners at 7:00 p.m., on the 17" day of November 1998, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, North Carolina, to determine finally whether the assistance in financing the road improvements will be made. 2. That all objections to the legality of the making of the improvements shall be made in writing, signed in person or by an attorney, and filed with the Clerk to the Board at or before the time of the Public Hearing. Any such objections not so made will be waived. REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. FOR A BUDGET REVISION INVOLVING TB SERVICE FUNDS: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #14 for the purpose of recognizing $875 received from the TB Medical Services Grant and for appropriation to the Physician Contractual Agreement ($600) and existing TB expenses ($275). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPT. FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR A MARCH OF DIMES GRANT: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to allow the health dept. staff to apply for funds from the 1999-2000 March of Dimes Grant. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPT. FOR APPROVAL TO OBTAIN NC HEALTH CHOICE OUTREACH COALITION GRANT FUNDS & SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT: | MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve Budget Amendment #15 for the acceptance/appropriation of $2,542 from the NC Health Choice Outreach Coalition Grant. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM PLANNING/ZONING OFFICE FOR THE RELEASE OF BONDS: MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Release of the following bonds. ® Cash Bond in the amount of $25,000 for the Brawley Business Park, Phase Three, for street improvements that have now been accomplished. @ Cash Bond in the amount of $9,230 for the Landsdowne Subdivision for landscaping that has now been accomplished. @ Surety Bond (B2722954) in the amount of $5,000 for the Pinnacle Shores Subdivision, Phase Ill, for right-of-way seeding that has now been accomplished. @ Surety Bond (B2784703) in the amount of $88,145 for the Westview Subdivision for street improvements that have now been accomplished. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF A FUNDING MATCH FOR THE NORTH PIEDMONT BABE RUTH LEAGUE: (lighting cost/baseball fields): | Commissioner Johnson said the Recreation Advisory Committee had recommended that $12,677.50 be taken from the recreation budget (maintenance) to assist in the lighting of two Bambino baseball fields. The actual cost for the lighting is $25,355, and the North Piedmont Babe Ruth League will supply the other portion ($12,677.50). MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to enter into an agreement with the North Piedmont Babe Ruth League in the amount of $12,677.50 for the installation of lights at the two Bambino fields. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FROM RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE DUKE POWER LAKE ACCESS AREA IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE: Commissioner Johnson it was his understanding that due to deregulation, Duke Power was trying to reduce its expenses. Reducing the costs associated with access areas is one method being considered. There are a number of access areas the company is willing to allow local governments to take over for recreational facilities. Johnson said the Recreation Advisory Committee was requesting a letter be written advising of the interest in all of the sites. Mr. Johnson said the county was not being asked to build a park at the sites, but rather the letter would mean the county had first refusal on them. In the next few months, the Recreation Advisory Committee will review the access areas and determine the ones desired. (The terms would be somewhat similar to Stumpy Creek.) MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson for the staff to write a letter of interest (obtain the Chairman’s signature) and send to Duke Power in reference to the access areas. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). REQUEST FROM FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM UPGRADE: Susan Blumenstein, the finance director, stated that in the current budget, funds were included to upgrade the Hewlett Packard Processor designated for financial system software. Since February of this year, an additional 37% of disk space has been used. Mrs. Blumenstein said it was believed that to upgrade the existing processor would be more costly once new software was added (payroll and personnel). Blumenstein said it was recommended for the county to lease a new processor. MOTION| from Commissioner Fortner to: 1. Transfer funds from Capital Outlay to Rental-Equipment to cover the current year lease cost of $7,733. 2. Approve a three-year operating lease for the D230 processor as proposed. 3. Authorize the county manager to sign the operating lease. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 6, 1998 MINUTES (Briefing & Regular): |MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the captioned minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES ommunity Advi mmitt ts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Mr. Lee McClure and Mrs. Sue Gaither. Chairman Haire |moved] to close the nominations and accept McClure and Gaither by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Nursing Home Advisory Board (3 appts.): Chairman Haire nominated Charles Donaldson, Sue Donaldson, and Clara Vanderford. No further nominations were submitted. |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to close the nominations and accept Mr. & Mrs. Donaldson and Ms. Vanderford by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreati vi mittee (1 .: |MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to postpone this appointment until the November 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Youth Services Advisory Committee (1 appt.): |MOTION |by Chairman Haire to postpone this appointment until the November 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. lock Grant Committee (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Mrs. Mildred V. Johnson. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and accept Johnson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 alternate appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Sheila Davidson. Chairman Haire moved to close the nominations and accept Davidson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. _143-318.11(a)(3) Attorney Client and G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(5) Real Property, Chairman Haire jmoved] to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 2, 1998, (5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: ld / 49 C Wl7re Ce / Clerk to th‘Board File: October 20 regular minutes IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, October 20, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; Brent Weisner, County Assessor; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Norma Rife, Allied Health Director; Janet Blaufuss, Nursing Director; Don Wall, Social Services Director; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ASSIST IN THE FINANCING OF IMPROVEMENTS (PAVING) OF STATE ROAD #1912, SUMMERS FARM ROAD AND CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING: The clerk to the board introduced Mr. Gerald Smith, a resident of 113 Summers Farm Road, Statesville, N.C. Smith, along with five other property owners, petitioned the county for assistance in the paving of a portion of the referenced road. The paving involves the road frontage of eight lots. Out of the eight, one property owner owns two lots. Also, out of the eight lots, one owner (Gibson Estate heirs) did not sign the paving petition. This owner is not against the paving, but prefers to pay their (two sisters) costs in five equal installments during the next five years. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has measured the road portion and determined that $4800 (600 ft x $8.00 a ft.) will be needed for the paving. In addition, to the $4800, a $100 administrative charge will be collected for the county’s costs (legal notices, etc.). All of the property owners, with the exception of the Gibson heirs, will pay their full costs of the paving participation prior to the Adoption of the Final Resolution. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPT. FOR A BUDGET REVISION INVOLVING TB SERVICE FUNDS: Janet Blaufuss, the nursing director for the health department, explained this request. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR A MARCH OF DIMES GRANT: Norma Rife, the health department’s allied health director, explained that if grant money were received, it would be used to improve the breastfeeding rate for Iredell County. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPT. FOR APPROVAL TO OBTAIN THE NC HEALTH CHOICE OUTREACH COALITION GRANT FUNDS & SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT: Don Wall, the Social Services Director, said the North Carolina Health Choice Program (child health insurance) became effective in October 1, 1998. Wall said the Department of Health and Human Services wanted local coalitions to announce the availability of the health insurance program to their communities. Inan effort to assist with start-up expenses, the state department will appropriate $2,542 to Iredell County. Mr. Wall said the request was to allow the acceptance of the funds and approval of the necessary budget amendment. Don Wall and Ray Rabe (Health Director) serve as Co-Chairs for the Iredell County Outreach Coalition. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Haire recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m., for a refreshment break prior to the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Approved: J. é. WYime Cee. (/ Clerk to the Board. File: Briefing min for October 20 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Special Meeting on Friday, October 16, 1998, at twelve o’clock noon in the South Wing Conference Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. In attendance were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David Boone Alice Fortner Alice Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. CLOSED SESSION: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a Personnel Matter - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Upon the return to Open Session, Chairman Haire announced to the press that no action was taken during the Closed Session. REQUEST TO SERVE ON NCACC LEGISLATIVE GOALS COMMITTEE: Commissioner Stewart said she had been requested to serve on the Legislative Goals committee for the North Carolina Association for County Commissioners. There was no opposition voiced by any of the other commissioners. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 1:31 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 20, 1998, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center. Approved: _/ TE ALA ae Co Clerk to the Board File: October 16 Meeting REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #17 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE SEIZED FUND & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX FUND AND FOR THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LEASES (TERMINATION CLAUSES): (These leases were first discussed at the September 15, 1998 meeting. At that time, a termination clause was requested. It can be found in the briefing minutes.) REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POSITION IN THE ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROGRAM AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #18 FOR THIS ACTION REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 16, 1998 MINUTES (SPECIAL MEETING) & OCTOBER 20, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING & REGULAR) (End of Consent Agenda Items) REQUEST FROM COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARKET SCHEDULE OF VALUES TO BE USED IN THE 1999 REAPPRAISAL AND THE PRESENT USE SCHEDULE OF VALUES TO BE USED IN THE 1999 REAPPRAISAL: MOTION | by Commissioner Fortner to approve the Market Schedule of Values to be Used in the 1999 Reappraisal. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Boone to approve the Present Use Schedule of Values to be Used in the 1999 Reappraisal. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES Mooresville Planning Board / ETJ (1 announcement) Nursing Home Advisory Committee: Chairman Haire announced that she had received word that Mrs. Clara Vanderford would not be eligible to serve on this committee. MOTION| by Chairman Haire to suspend the Rules of Procedure for this announcement and accept nominations for a replacement of Mrs. Vanderford at the November 17, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES Nursing Home Advisory Board (i appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Holly Chapman for another term on this board. Chairman Haire |moved| to close the nominations and accept Chapman by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Recreation Advis ommittee (1 appt.): |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to postpone this appointment until the November 17, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. vi i 1 appt.): |MOTION| by Commissioner Boone to postpone this appointment until the November 17, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSION: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing G.S. 143-318.11(a) (3) Attorney-Client and G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6) Personnel. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (NO ACTION TAKEN) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 17, 1998, 5:00 p.m. (Briefing) and 7:00 p.m.(Regular Meeting) in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: Aprvimbe, tote 4S thre Lor @- Clerk tothe Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 1998, at twelve o’clock noon in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. In attendance were: Sara K. Haire, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman David Boone Alice Fortner Alice Stewart Staff nresent: Joel Mashburn, County Manager William P. Pope, County Attorney Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. CLOSED SESSION: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a property acquisition matter - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Upon the return to Open Session, Chairman Haire announced to the press that no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 17, 1998, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. y Approved: Shi’ hi ¥ Clerk to the Board File: November 10 Special Meeting IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met Monday, November 2, 1998, in Regular Session, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Present were: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Haire INVOCATION: Vice Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA:MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to amend the agenda by: DELETION: Update from DSS Director on the Recruiting/Hiring of Social Workers for the Child Protective Services Unit (This was done at the agenda briefing.) ADDITION: Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing G.S. 143-318.11(a) (6) Personnel CREATION: Consent Agenda for: @REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF A SURETY BOND AND CASH BOND AND THE REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION: @REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF CREDIT (DAVIDSON POINTE SUBDIVISION): @REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE BIDS (SHERIFF’S DEPT. / PLANNING & ENFORCEMENT / MAINTENANCE / ANIMAL CONTROL / HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES / SOLID WASTE) @REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #16 (REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES AT JUNE 30, 1998 (EFFECTIVE 10/31/98) @REQUEST FROM SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #17 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE SEIZED FUND & CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX FUND AND FOR THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATION @REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LEASES (TERMINATION CLAUSES) @REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POSITION IN THE ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROGRAM AND FOR THE APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #18 FOR THIS ACTION @REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 16, 1998 MINUTES (SPECIAL MEETING) & OCTOBER 20, 1998 MINUTES (BRIEFING & REGULAR) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING: CLYDE & LYNN RAPER PROPERTY, CASE NO 9809-3: The planning supervisor advised that Mr. & Mrs. Raper were now requesting that their case be withdrawn. No one else spoke in reference to this case. 1 Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION} by Commissioner Boone to grant the petitioner’s request to withdraw this rezoning matter. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Haire declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING: JAMES H. & PATRICIA C. JONES AND JONES FARMSTEAD NURSERY/ GARDEN SHOP INC., PROPERTY, CASE NO. 9810-1: Mr. Allison said the applicants were requesting to rezone their property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional Use and amend the Land Development Plan. The 10.3 acre site is located off Brawley School Road near Picardy Place & Canvasback Road; more specifically identified as PIN#s 4636992754, 4636897831, 4636898922, and 4636895774. The proposed use would be for a garden center. Allison continued by saying the property was 500' south of a transitional/commercial area (Land Development Plan) and the conditional use of the property (garden center) would significantly limit the future use. Mr. Allison said that if the request were approved, an amendment to the Land Development Plan would be required. He also mentioned the board might wish to consider the time of the project due to traffic congestion and other concerns. On October 7, 1998, the Iredell County Planning Board unanimously (9-0 vote) recommended an amendment to the Land Development Plan and approval of the rezoning request. 1 isa_and Davi LC), distributed a booklet of photographs showing the existing use for the property. Homesley said the Doss family was from Georgia and they had many years of experience in the operation of a garden center. (A contract has been entered into with the Jones family for purchase of the property.) There is an existing nonconforming greenhouse business currently on the site, and Homesley said it was arguable that someone could come in and resume the business as it was operated in the past. Mr. Homesley said the Doss’ intended to invest a substantial amount of money in improving the property and they were asking for an amendment to the Land Development Plan. The amendment would be to put the property into the transitional node and then to zone the property (conditional use). Homesley said the proposed site plan added very little to what already existed at the site. He also mentioned there was a house on the property and there was an idea to expand it for a total of 5600 sq. ft. of retail space. Mr. Homesley said the Doss’ planned to preserve the area for agricultural use and this would serve as a nice buffer between the residential area and the commercial sites (near Williamson Road). He went on to say the 1109 corridor was being developed heavily commercial and there were concerns about Brawley School Road being a dead-end road. He noted that residential development continued at a heavy pace, and the homeowners needed nearby places to buy goods and services. David Doss then spoke, and said he hoped to have the opportunity to operate the garden center in Mooresville. No one else spoke regarding the matter. Chairman Haire adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to postpone the decision on this request until the November 17, 1998 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FROM JOHNSBURY, LLC, & THE CARL MARTIN FAMILY FOR RELEASE OF A 5.45 ACRE TRACT TO THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE FOR ZONING JURISDICTION: The planning supervisor explained that Mr. Carl Martin was requesting that a 5.45 acre tract of land be released to the Town of Mooresville for zoning jurisdiction. Utilities are available, and the petitioners will ask for annexation if released. The property is located at the corner of Oak Tree Road/Brawley School Road and is currently zoned Residential Agricultural. In addition, the property adjoins the satellite annexed tract identified as The Villages at Oaktree. The proposed use is for a pharmacy and light retail. Carl Martin said he had lived on the Brawley School Road for 30 years. He mentioned there were numerous homes on the road and that a pharmacy and office spaces would be convenient.. He also said he owned the entire 5.45 acre tract. No one else spoke regarding the matter. MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the request as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF A SURETY BOND AND CASH BOND AND THE REQUEST FOR A LETTER OF CREDIT REDUCTION: ®Surety Bond # B2755653 was for The Harbour Phase III Subdivision. The street improvements have been completed and Crescent Resources has requested release of the bond amount ($11,000). @The referenced Cash Bond (#19404) was being held for the Ridgecrest Phase II Subdivision in the amount of $15,852. The bond was for landscaping that has now been completed. @The Letter of Credit (#97-140) was for the Windemere Island Subdivision and Bridge. Originally, the Credit Letter was in the amount of $2,300,000 and it was for surveying, utilities, roadway, and bridge improvements. The reduction amount requested is $1,690,933 leaving a balance of $609,067. The developers have completed 74% of the project. REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF CREDIT (DAVIDSON POINTE SUBDIVISION): This Letter of Credit (4L.C871-106297) was issued by Wachovia Bank of Greenville, SC in the amount of $1,534,012. It is for street construction, utilities, and engineering. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE BIDS(SHERIFF’S DEPT. / PLANNING & ENFORCEMENT / MAINTENANCE / ANIMAL CONTROL / HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES / SOLID WASTE: The recommended bids were: 14 patrol vehicles Town & Country Ford (Crown Victoria) $283,892.46 1 4x4 sports utility vehicle Bell & Howard Chevrolet (Tahoe) 26,750.48 1 mid-size car Town & Country Ford (Taurus) 14,658.10 4 mid-size cargo vans Town & Country Ford (E-150) 68,024.80 2 full-size cargo vans Randy Marion Chevrolet (3/4 ton) 37,683.18 4 4x2 pick ups Town & Country Ford (F-150) 59,648.80 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #16 (REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES AT JUNE 30, 1998): The staff, during the agenda briefing, requested this action be made effective as of October 31, 1998. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Briefing Session on Monday, November 2, 1998, 5:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager; William P. Pope, County Attorney; Susan Blumenstein, County Finance Director; William Allison, Planning Supervisor; Lynn Niblock, Director of Enforcement and Planning; Evie Caldwell, Purchasing Agent; Brent Weisner, County Assessor; Don Wall, DSS Director, Lisa York, Social Work Program Administrator I; Ray Rabe, Health Director; Kelly Sheeks, Environmental Health Supervisor, and Jean Moore, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Haire called the meeting to order. CLOSED SESSION: |MOTION| by Chairman Haire to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing G.S. 143-318.11(a) (5) - Property Acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (NO ACTION WAS TAKEN) (Attorney Pope left the meeting when the closed session ended.) REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND REZONING: JAMES H. & PATRICIA C. JONES AND JONES FARMSTEAD NURSERY/GARDEN SHOP: William Allison said the applicants were requesting for this property to be rezoned from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional Use for a garden center. Allison said it was somewhat difficult to determine if a business had continuously operated at the site. He noted the burden of proof fell on the applicants. UPDATE FROM SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR ON THE STATUS OF RECRUITING/HIRING SOCIAL WORKERS FOR THE CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES UNIT: Wall said his office had advertised in five newspapers for social workers. In addition, notices were sent to the Employment Security Commission, several colleges, and area churches. In reference to the Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Worker positions, Wall said 20 applications had been received. Out of these, eight were interviewed, two applicants were fully qualified, one worker withdrew, one had a poor work history, and one had a poor job reference. Wall said there continued to be an increase in CPS investigations. It was noted that from August 1997 through August 1998 there had been a 26% increase in cases and a 49% increase in the number of children investigated. Mr. Wall said it was difficult to find “good” employees. Another problem he mentioned was that employees left Iredell County for higher salaries in Catawba and Mecklenburg counties. Electing County Funds: Commissioner Johnson asked when the state money would be received for the electing county status. Wall said a teleconference had been scheduled for November 3, 1998. He said he would know more after this date. REQUEST FROM COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARKET SCHEDULE OF VALUES TO BE USED IN THE 1999 REAPPRAISAL AND THE PRESENT USE SCHEDULE OF VALUES TO BE USED IN THE 1999 REAPPRAISAL: Brent Weisner said the referenced schedules were in order for adoption. He mentioned that one citizen had reviewed the market schedule, but that to his knowledge, no one had looked at the present use schedule. Chairman Haire said one individual had approached her about obtaining a higher tax value on his home and property. Weisner said this wasn’t out of the ordinary, and when a homeowner made this type of request it was handled the same way as a tax appeal. (The staff evaluates the request and it later goes before the board of equalization and review.) Weisner said he and another staff member (Jim Deaton) had prepared a program on the 1999 Reappraisal. Local civic clubs have been notified, and four presentations have already been scheduled. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE BIDS (SHERIFF’S DEPT. / PLANNING & ENFORCEMENT / MAINTENANCE / ANIMAL CONTROL / HEALTH / SOCIAL SERVICES / SOLID WASTE: Evie Caldwell advised that all bids met or exceeded the specifications. In addition, all purchases can be made within the budgeted amount. Caldwell said the sheriff's department was scheduled to obtain 14 patrol vehicles. Since the bid specifications included an additional quantities clause, she mentioned the need to replace a vehicle that had been totaled in a recent collision. Caldwell said she made this notation in case 15 patrol vehicles were purchased. REQUEST FROM SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #17 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING REVENUE RECEIVED FROM THE SEIZED FUND AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TAX FUND AND FOR THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATION: Susan Blumenstein said some of the revenue related to this matter would be used by the Motorola Company to conduct a communication study. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE LEASES (INSERTION OF TERMINATION CLAUSE FOR LEASES PERTAINING TO A PORTION OF THE BUILDING LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 21 NORTH & FOR THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 231 TWIN OAKS ROAD): Mrs. Blumenstein said that at a past meeting of the board, a termination clause had been requested. The following has been drafted: Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right to terminate this Lease, for any reason, by giving to the other party at least six months’ advance, written notice. Upon termination, the parties shall have no further liabilities under this Lease, except that the rent and any other charges shall be adjusted between the parties as of the date of termination. REQUEST FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH POSITION IN THE ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROGRAM: Ray Rabe said one new environmental position had been approved in the 98-99 budget; however, the demand for septic system inspections continued to increase. Commissioner Fortner asked how soon a suitable employee could be found. Rabe said the department hoped to find someone fully qualified. He added that once the staff returned to normal, (one employee is out on medical leave) they hoped to have a turnaround time of a week to ten days. Commissioner Johnson asked the current turnaround time. Sheeks said it was four weeks in Mooresville and three in Statesville. Sheeks said the staff had been cooperative in putting in overtime, however, they were becoming exhausted with the additional hours. (The staff has been giving 12 hours per month in overtime.) Rabe said he was convinced that another person was needed. Approved: et, LDSGGE i Al ez os C2. Clerk to the Board File: Briefing min for November 2, 1998 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1998 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for an Agenda Briefing on Tuesday, November 17, 1998, at 5:00 P.M., in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Present: Chairman Sara K. Haire Vice Chairman Steve Johnson David A. Boone Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart County Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Director of ECOM and Emergency Management Larry Dickerson, Planning Supervisor William Allison, Lt. Mike Hager of the Sheriff's Dept., County Assessor Brent Weisner, Health Director Ray Rabe, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. ECOM/COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE FROM LARRY DICKERSON: Dickerson said Iredell County’s Communication System was considered conventional and anything other than trunk or digital fell into this category. He said ECOM operated using three towers with a microwave. (The microwave replaced telephone lines.) He mentioned the Iredell County ECOM Department was “second to none in the State of North Carolina” and the radio and paging system far exceeded the criteria for emergency operation offices. Dickerson said the main problem in Iredell County was the topography and there were many elevations between the northern and southern boundaries. He mentioned one solution might be trunk service. This, however, could cost anywhere from $3.3 to $3.5 million. Another solution might be mobile data units. When asked if other improvements could be made, Dickerson said the Sheriff would probably ask for the mobile data units. He said a technological repeater might help. He also said software upgrades would soon be needed. Chairman Haire asked the cost for mobile data units. Dickerson said he did not know and directed the question to Lt. Mike Hager of the Sheriff's Office. Hager said the cost would be about $5,000 per unit, and he estimated about 40 law enforcement vehicles would need them. A question was asked about simulcast. Dickerson said ECOM had a problem with the oscillator. Specifically, the ECOM department gets a noise. (The caller can hear ECOM, but the ECOM personnel cannot hear the caller.) He mentioned the voice quality was not clear - - there was a warble. The county manager asked if there were any “dead spaces” within the county. Dickerson said there were not. Commissioner Johnson asked about the possibility of the sheriff's department obtaining a consultant to investigate the simulcast problem. He asked Dickerson if it would help. Dickerson said the problem he had found was that vendors were unwilling to give a written guarantee simulcast would work better after a study was completed. Dickerson did acknowledge, however, that he had not talked to Motorola about simulcast. Commissioner Johnson asked if the problem with simulcast limited the County’s ability to protect the public. Dickerson said it did not.