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dence EE Developers (1 from Mooresville & 1 from Siatesville): Chairman Tice nominated Mike Johnson for the Statesville representative’s position. Commissioner Fortner nominated Harry Tsumas, Jr., for the Statesville representative’s position. VOTING ON MIKE JOHNSON: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Fortner) Commissioner Stewart abstained from voting. VOTING ON HARRY TSUMAS, JR.: Ayes - 1 (Fortner); Nays - 3 Commissioner Stewart abstained from voting. Statesville: Developer Mike Johnson will serve as the Statesville representative. Commissioner Johnson nominated Developer John Kindley as Mooresville’s representative Commissioner Fortner nominated Developer Harry Tsumas, Jr., as Mooresville’s representative. VOTING ON KINDLEY: Ayes - 3; Nays - | (Fortner) Commissioner Stewart abstained from voting. VOTING ON TSUMAS: Ayes - | (Fortner); Nays - 3 Commissioner Stewart abstained from voting. Mooresville: Developer John Kindley will serve as the Mooresville representative. Mobile Home Developer: Commissioner Johnson nominated Archie Bridges. Sanitarian: Commissioner Johnson nominated Jack Moore. School Representatives: The clerk was asked to contact the two school systems for recommendations. Commissioner Appointees: Johnson nominated David Boone. Fortner nominated R.B. Sloan, Jr. Tice nominated B.K. Barringer. Bowles and Stewart will be allowed to nominate their candidates at the August | meeting MOTION] by Chairman Tice to appoint the following members to the Balanced Growth Committee. Eric Fields Marvin Norman John Robertson Madeline Bradburn Sherrill Parks William “Bill” B. Harris Mike Johnson John Kindley Archie Bridges Jack Moore B.K. Barringer David Boone R.B. Sloan, Jr. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart) FIRE TAX DISTRICT BOARD (1 appt.): Due to this board vacancy not being announced at the June 20 meeting, Commissioner Bowles made a |motion| to suspend the board’s rules of procedure for the purpose of allowing an appointment to be made at this meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Johnson nominated Earl Elmore. Commissioner Stewart nominated Andy Webster. VOTING ON ELMORE: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). VOTING ON WEBSTER: Ayes - 1 (Stewart); Nays - 4. Mr. Elmore was appointed to the Fire Tax District Board to represent the southeast area. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Planner Lindse the planning office to pursue the facilitator contact the Balanced Growth Committee. (It was the co contact Mr. Jenne.) y Hobbs clarified that the board had instructed (Kurt Jenne) at the Institute of Government for nsensus of the board for the planning office to Commissioner Stewart asked if she could be not ified of the meeting dates for the Balanced Growth Committee. Hobbs said a schedule would be sent to all of the commissioners. CLOSED SESSION: Commissioner Fortner requested a closed session matter. |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to enter into closed session for th legal matter - G.S. 143-318.1 1(a)- 3. to discuss a legal € purpose of discussing a VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (NO ACTION RESULTED FROM THE CLOSED SESSION.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 1, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. sewn fozent 1 2000 iicimlae cen l. Mere, One. Clerk to the Board 13 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, August 1, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Absent: Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, County Planner Lindsey Hobbs, Health Director Ray Rabe, Environmental Health Supervisor Kelly Sheeks, Solid Waste Employees Carla Parks and Susan Cornell, Tax Collector Joe Ketchie, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. REZONING REQUESTS: County Planner Hobbs explained the various planning and zoning matters. In reference to Case No. 0007-3 (Christie & Myers Properties) he said the owners had applied for a General Business to M-1 rezoning about a year ago for a proposed concrete plant. The request was denied. (The zoning ordinance does not allow petitioners to make the same zoning classification request for 24 months. It is allowable by the ordinance to request a different zoning classification after 12 months.) PRESENTATION OF THREE BIDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 150 CORRIDOR STUDY & REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION TO SELECT BENCHMARK’S PROPOSAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,500: Inspections/Planning Director Niblock said that at first glance it appeared as if Centralina had the lowest bid. However, it was later noted this agency had included a block of “20 free hours” in the amount of $1,920. Niblock said that after factoring this into the proposals, Benchmark actually had the lowest bid. He said the planning staff was pleased with Benchmark’s 1997 Land Use Plan, and it was the planning staff's recommendation for the Hwy. 150 Corridor Study project to be awarded to this company. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO ARTICLE IV., HISTORIC PROPERTIES: Lewis Alexander, Chairman of the Iredell County Historic Properties Commission, said that in 1978, when the commission was established, that Troutman and Mooresville were included. He said the southern part of the county had experienced much growth in the past few years, and it had been determined that an area this large needed a separate commission. Alexander said the county code needed to be revised where there were references to Mooresville. In reference to appointments to the commission, in the past there have been nine regular members; five from the county, three from Mooresville, and one from Troutman. Mr. Alexander said the three individuals representing Mooresville would be transferred to the Town’s new board. He said he had talked to a state representative in Raleigh, and this person advised that for a county the size of Iredell, nine members were not too many. Therefore, Alexander will recommend three new county appointees in the near future. Alexander noted that in 1978, there were 230 historic properties listed on the county’s inventory. He said that probably 40% of these had disappeared. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, , 2000 AT 7:00 P.M., REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STONY POINT/EAST ALEXANDER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT’S AREA OF DISTRICT: Fire Marshal Gallyon said the Stony Point VFD was desiring to enlarge its district. He noted the department was already providing fire protection for the affected area, and therefore, there was no Opposition. (He referenced a letter from the West Iredell VFD stating there was no Opposition.) Gallyon also mentioned the following two items. 1. Effective July 1, 2000, the Department of Insurance will be the rating agency for all entities with the exception of cities with more than 100,000 in population. 2. Effective August 1, 2000, Mt. Mourne VFD put the first “paid” fireman on duty. OTHER HORACE HUTCHINSON COMPLAINT: Mr. Hutchinson, of 121 Log Cabin Road, Statesville, NC, had previously written a letter and complained about property owners in restricted subdivisions subdividing their land into more lots. He said that in his subdivision, a property owner had split two lots into five. (The five lots are now deeded to five separate owners.) Commissioner Johnson said he knew deed restriction violations were civil matters, but he asked about the possibility of having the county attorney draft up a statement for individuals to sign when they obtained building permits. ( Applicants wouid be required to sign the statement veri fying they had not violated any deed restrictions or code violations. ) NORTH IREDELL RESCUE SQUAD: Commissioner Bowles said he recently learned that the North Iredell Rescue Squad did not have a defibrillator. It was mentioned that the other squads in the county had the devices. The squads, however, either purchased them or they were donated. Mr. Bowles said the South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department had two defibrillators, but only needed one. He asked if some arrangement could be worked out between the squad and the fire department. The county manager said the North Iredell Rescue Squad received an annual appropriation from the county, and there were no restrictions on how the money was spent. No action was taken on the matter. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:30 p.m. Approved: LS tes tn Cer __ C7270 Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES AUGUST 1, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, August 1, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Absent: Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, County Planner Lindsey Hobbs, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: |MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by: Addition: Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #6 for the Recognition of the Summer Food Service Grant in the amount of $861.05. Deletion: Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #50, Retroactive to June 30, 2000, for the Purpose of Reclassifying Revenue Received from Wireless E911 Funds & Expenditures for Operation of the Wireless System. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD THE HONORABLE MITCHELL SETZER, N.C. HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE 43" DISTRICT: Setzer said he was honored to represent Iredell County in the General Assembly, and he thanked the board members for their warmth and kindness. Representative Setzer presented a state seal to be displayed in one of the county buildings. Setzer said he understood the “great sacrifices” made by each commissioner and for this, he had placed each Iredell County commissioners’ name in the Governor’s Office for inclusion into “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.” The Governor approved the nominations and signed a certificate of membership for each commissioner. Setzer then presented each commissioner with a framed certificate designating the honor. MR. GENE CLOER IN REFERENCE TO A REQUEST FOR IREDELL COUNTY TO FINANCE THE COST OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR DEERFIELD LANE, A PRIVATE ROAD OFF AIRPORT ROAD: Cloer, a resident of 207 Deerfield Lane, Statesville. N.C., said he was requesting assistance with road improvements for his road and Freeland Circle. Mr. Cloer said his subdivision consisted of double-wide and single-wide manufactured homes. He said Deerfield Lane and Freeland Circle were classified as private roads by the state. Mr. Cloer said there were 40 property owners and 39 had signed a Department of Transportation petition for assistance. He presented road improvement cost estimates ranging from 56,000 up to $125,000. Cloer said he knew his road improvements were not in the 2000-01 county budget, and that assistance for private roads had not been done in Iredell County before. Mr. Cloer, who is trying to sell his property, shared a letter from a realtor stating the condition of the road was a deterrent for buyers. Cloer also shared a form letter from the postal service stating that all roads used by mail carriers needed to be in “passable condition.” (One unidentified audience member mentioned that school buses did not travel on the roads. Cloer said, however, the Head Start bus traveled on them.) Commissioner Fortner asked how many property owners were in the area. Cloer said there were actually 42 and 40 had use of the road. (The other two properties face Airport Road and do not use the roads.) He said 39 out of the 40 had signed. The individual that did not sign indicated to Cloer that he might sign, if he knew the cost. Mr. Cloer said that if approved by the commissioners, a 60-foot right-of-way had to be obtained by the state. Fortner asked Cloer if he knew why there was such a difference in the cost estimates. Cloer said he did not know. He said there were “four bids” and they were: $125,000, $96,000, $57,600, and $56,084. Cloer said he talked to a state engineer and was given a rough telephone estimate of between $70,000-$80,000 for eight-tenths of a mile. He said this would be to enlarge the road up to 18-feet in width, prepare the ditches, place six inches of gravel, lay an inch and a half of black top, and sow the ditches. Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Cloer if he had bids or estimates. Cloer said estimates. Commissioner Bowles said he understood there were many roads that were built between the 1975 state cut-off date for recognition of dirt roads for state maintenance, and the 1989 date when Iredell County started requiring developers to build roads that met the state specifications. Bowles said similar requests had been made in the past. Mr. Bowles asked the county manager to find out how many private roads were in the county and to give a cost estimate on the per foot expense for improvements. The county manager acknowledged a precedent would be set if the county assisted in private road improvements. Cloer said Jim Rand, with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, had mentioned there were at least 100 private roads. Mr. Cloer said, however, that Rand had just given this as an estimate, and “he wasn’t positive about it.” |MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to request the county manager to consult with the N Ax Department of Transportation Engineer to determine how many miles of dirt road were located in the county and to share a cost estimate on how much money would be needed to bring the roads up to state standards for maintenance. Commissioner Johnson said if there were 100 roads, it would cost $5 million to $6 million to improve them. He reminded the group that it was strongly recommended by the state for each county keep a percentage of its annual budget as cash on hand. He said that as a consequence, there was not that much money for the commissioners to use. He said the estimated five or six million could soon “out run the county’s finances.” Cloer said the money could be assessed through the property owners’ taxes. Johnson said his concern was that at the onset of any road paving program, too much money could go out faster than what was paid back. He said that if the county started paving too many roads in the beginning, without some long-term financial plan, that within a year or so, the county could be in “dire-financial straits.” Johnson said that if the county pursued the assessments some bo | | criteria needed to be established. He reminded everyone that recently, when the NCDOT presented its 2000-01 Secondary Road Improvement Program, a group of citizens came before the board and requested the same assistance. Johnson said these citizens were “turned away.” Chairman Tice said the motion was just to explore the possibilities. She said a decision could be made at another date. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; HOOVER ROAD AREA, CASE NO. 0007-1 RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO RU-R, RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (739.65 ACRES): County Planner Lindsey Hobbs said 93% of the property owners had signed a petition to rezone their properties from RA to RU-R. He said there were 64 different parcels. Out of the 64, 61 owners were in favor (95%). Existing land use is residential, farm, and vacant (surrounding land use is the same). On July 5, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval. Hal Landreth spoke and advised that he was in favor of the rezoning. He mentioned there was no one in actual opposition. He said one property owner was in Thailand, and one individual had been declared incompetent by the courts. Grady Murdock, spoke and said his father was in Thailand. He said he had communicated with his father, and he expressed support for the rezoning. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0007-1 (Hoover Road area) from RA, Residential Agricultural to RU-R, Rural Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; WAUGH FARM ROAD/MASSEY DEAL ROAD AREA, CASE NO. 0007-2, RA, RESIDENTIAL AG RICULTURAL TO R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (691.67 ACRES): Hobbs explained that several property owners had requested a rezoning change from RA to R-20. He said 83% of the property owners signed in favor (47 different property owners signed the petition and 10 different property owners did not). Out of 84 parcels, 74 are in favor. Hobbs said there were 691.67 acres and the owners of 588.14 acres were in favor. The existing and surrounding land use is residential, farm, and vacant. On July 5, 2000, the planning board recommended approval in a 7-1 vote. Tony Harper, an advocate for the rezoning, said there could probably have been more support for the request, but due to time constraints, others had not been contacted. Harper said there were several large farms and single-family homes in the area. He said the people signing the petition wanted their neighborhood to remain that way. Attorney William Crosswhite, said he represented a land owner with seven lots. He said his client desired to place mobile homes on the property. Crosswhite said one mobile home was already at the site. He said he had appeared before the planning board and requested to be “grandfathered” since one mobile home was already situated. Mr. Crosswhite said the plat had been recorded; however, there were some problems in obtaining the permits. He asked for his client’s property to be excluded from the rezoning or at least given more time to obtain the permits. Edith Byers (Earlie and Faye Hager’s daughter), said she was a licensed contractor. She said her father owned the property being represented by Attorney Crosswhite. Ms. Byers said the septic tank permits had been acquired before the zoning “went up.” Byers said that at least $30,000 had been invested. James Franklin, said he owned a small tract of land (14 acres), and he was opposed to the rezoning. He said he had no desire to develop his property into anything other than a retirement home for himself. Fortner asked Mr. Franklin if he was cultivating his land. Franklin said a friend was farming the land. He asked about the R-20 zoning, specifically, he asked if he could build a barn. Attorney Pope said genuine farming activities were permitted. Franklin asked the tax implications if the property changed from RA to R-20. Fortner said she understood the tax value wouldn’t change, if he applied for farm use. Hobbs said he had checked previously with the county assessor, and found out the valuation by zoning district remained the same. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. Commissioner Bowles said his thoughts on rezonings came down to a fundamental decision on whether a property owner’s zoning should be changed if they didn’t want it to happen. He said that if there were hundred property owners in favor, and one in opposition, that he would have to support that one person. Commissioner Fortner asked Mr. Hobbs for more information about whether or not Mr Hager’s property would be “grandfathered.” Hobbs said that in the past, situations similar to this one had been “grandfathered” upon pulling the permits. He said septic permits could be pulled before the plats were recorded. (This was done to insure the land would perk.) He said that, traditionally, building permits were used as a cut-off time. Attorney Pope said there were two theories. One involved the method referred to by Mr. Hobbs. He said another concept was called vested rights. Pope said this process was very fact- driven. and it was difficult to render an opinion without having all of the facts. He said it sounded to him that the Hager family would have vested rights. Commissioner Johnson asked if vested rights could be substantiated by road improvements and septic tank permits. Pope said yes. He said that what the courts had generally required was some detrimental reliance on the existing zoning by the expenditure of a substantial sum. Pope said the determination on what was substantial was fact driven, e.g., $10,000 on a large piece of property might not be substantial, but on a smaller piece of property it could be deemed substantial. Johnson asked if the county would be violating vested rights if a decision were made to allow someone to build a house, but to disallow that person to place a manufactured home on the Pope said a matrix did not exist for a decision. He said the decision was really a judgment call; however, he suspected the Hager family would be vested. (Pope said he was making his determination jus* on what he had heard. He mentioned there might be other facts that not been expressed.) Attorney Pope said the Hager family should first seek a determination by the planning office on vested rights. If the family disagrees with the decision, relief from Superior Court can then be sought. Ms. Byers said she understood her family would not be able to build houses on the property because the septic system was already in place for mobile homes. She said there were requirements on keeping the septic system certain distances from the property lines. Byers added there was not that much land to work with. She said her family would be out of $30,000 if they could not proceed. Byers said that when she applied for the permits, she learned that licensed contractors could not set up mobile homes, and that a licensed mobile home dealer was needed. Inspections Director Niblock said North Carolina law stated a licensed general contractor could not set up manufactured homes. He said, however, an option Ms. Hager could use was to obtain a bond for each home. Mr. Niblock said that just on the strength of a general contractor’s license, it was not permissible to set up manufactured homes. MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request from RA, Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District for Case 0007-2 (Wau gh Farm Road/Massey Deal Road). (The rezoning includes the Earlie Hager property, however, the planning staff was requested to work with the family.) Commissioner Johnson asked what assurances could be given that the Hager family’s problems could be resolved. He emphasized the family had spent $30,000. Hobbs said he felt sure the Hager property would be vested. Johnson asked Pope for his opinion. Pope said that if the family had spent $30,000 this seemed “pretty substantial” to him. He said it also appeared that other steps had been taken to substantiate the case, e. g., recording the plat and trying to obtain the permits. Pope said it was the “totality” of the actions taken. Chairman Tice asked Pope if it would be better if the Hager property was removed from the rezoning. Pope said he thought this would “taint” the entire rezoning. (The Hager property is directly in the center of the non-owner rezoning tract.) VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 1 (Bowles). Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & REZONING REQUEST; CASE NO. 0007-3, RONALD L. CHRISTIE & DORIS C. MYERS PROPERTIES FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT & GB. GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (The property is adjacent to I-77 off Houston Road.): Hobbs said the owners were requesting for their 13.6 acres to be rezoned for a business park. The owners request for the rezoning to be changed from RA to HB & GB. The property is adjacent to Interstate 77 off Houston Road and is more specifically identified as PIN4 4740-98-2495 and 4740- 98-5449. Existing land use is residential and surrounding land use is residential and vacant. Hobbs said the property was situated between an area currently zoned General Business to the west and I-77 on the east. He said the property completed a business zoning district along Houston Road, between Highways 21/115 and I-77. On July 5, 2000 the planning board recommended an amendment to the Land Development Plan and approval of the request in a 6-2 vote. that if the rezoning were approved, that opaque he understood nt occurred. Commissioner Johnson said he property when developme fencing would be required between t dinance required any adjacent property, ct. He said the zoning or erty, to have an opaque Hobbs said this was corre use adjacent to residentially zoned prop or property used for commercial screen (90% impervious sight line). John Kindley, said he represented the owners selling the property and the potential buyers. He said the property was wedged between General Business property and the interstate. Mr. Kindley said the buyers proposed to purchase another General Business tract (owned by Dennis Lauffenburger) and build a road from Houston Road to Oswalt Amity Road. The proposed buyer, Ken Coontz, is the adjacent property owner, and he has already built an office warehouse next to the property. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. Land Development Plan ‘ er Johnson to amend the Iredell County MOTION |by C ommission in regard to Case No. 0007-3 (Ronald Christie and Doris Myers Property). VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. r to rezone the property in Case No. 0007-3 (Ronald Residential Agricultural to HB, Hig MOTION] by C ommissioner Fortne Christie and Doris Myers Property) from RA, GB, General Business District. hway Business and VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. [MOTION by Commissioner Fortner to approve the follow VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. REE BIDS FOR THE HIGHWAY 150 CORRIDOR STUDY F’S RECOMMENDATION TO SELECT Three firms submitted ing ten consent agenda items. | } |. PRESENTATION OF TH & REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE STAF BENCHMARK’S PROPOSAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,500. / proposals/cost estimates for the study. They were: $ 8,961.00 Centralina C ouncil of Governments 1,930.00 (block of “20 free hours’’) $ 10,891 00 | Benchmark § 9,500.00 The Lawrence Group - Option A $ 47,680.00 $ 19,500.00 Option B The planning staff recommended the low bid of Benchmark, and the commissioners concurred. VAL OF TWO SURETY BONDS: Phase II, located on Olano Road for completion of sury eying & #2000-172 involves $11,913 issued by Centura Bank.) REQUEST FOR APPRO Kyles Wood Subdivision, (Letter of C redit i) street improvements. ion, Section Three, on Clara Drive for road widening and Troutman Trace Subdivis construction of a turn around to meet NCDOT standards. (Letter of Credit #2000-173 involves $6,5000 issued by Centura Bank.) | 3. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO ARTICLE IV., HISTORIC PROPERTIES: Since the Town of Mooresville plans to establish its own Historic Properties Commission, it will be necessary to delete references to the Town in the county’s code. (See briefing minutes.) 4. REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE ACCOUNTS & PERMISSION TO WRITE OFF $1,841.59: The accounts to be written off are: Chad Benfield Roofing Co. > Bia Glovers Quality Construction 54.45 J & J Remodeling 869.77 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #4 FOR THE RECOGNITION OF A $3,500 N.C. PAINT SWAP GRANT & PERMISSION TO SIGN CONTRACT NO. H01017 BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES: Permission was given on April 4, 2000, to apply for the Paint Swap Grant. The budget needs to be amended to accept the $3500, add the local match of $700, and to appropriate the money for the construction of a block building to house the paint. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH AREA MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAXES (The modifications relate to the Gross Retail Receipts Tax on Vehicles Leased or Rented.): The interlocal agreements for Statesville, Mooresville, Harmony, Love Valley, and Troutman were modified to allow the county to collect the gross retail receipts on leased/rented vehicles in the same manner as ad valorem taxes. It was noted that currently, Statesville and Mooresville are the only municipalities where vehicle leasing operations exist; however, the other three municipalities were included in case a business opens in the future. 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THE IREDELL - STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND THE MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Iredell County, North Carolina Project Ordinance School Projects BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: Section 1 Capital Outlay will be financed to the Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded School District as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools - Lake Shore Phase II and Lake Norman High = $ 32,058,105 Mooresville Graded Schools - Mooresville High School $ 5,500,000 Section 2 The issuance costs of the Series 2000 Installment Payment Revenue Bonds shall be financed as follows: Underwriter’s Discount $ 294,374 Bond Insurance Premium 198,517 Deposit to Interest Payment Account 107,656 Legal, rating agencies, printing, other 192,000 S$ Wat Total Capital Outlay + Costs $ 38,350,652 Section 3 Funding for the projects shall be provided by the following sources Par Amount of the Series 2000 Bond $ 38,180,000 Add: Accrued Interest 107,656 Bond Premium 448,791 Deduct: Original Issue Discount $ (385,795) $ 38,350,652 i | Section 4. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete. Section 5. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by a representative of each school administrative unit and copied to the Iredell County Director of Finance & Administration. Section 6. Upon completion of the construction project, all funds remaining in this Capital Project Fund will be disbursed in accordance with the Trust Agreement by and between Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation and First Union National Bank, as Trustee. *x**x ee * 8. CALL FORA PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, , 2000 AT 7:00 P.M., REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STONY POINT/EAST ALEXANDER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT’S AREA OF DISTRICT 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY 11, 2000 MINUTES 10. REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #6 FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE SUMMER FOOD GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $861.05: This federal money was paid for the inspection of 17 sites providing summer food service for Iredell County children. During the briefing, the health director said the money would be combined with last year’s $903.20 for facility remodeling. The remodeling (removal of a wall) will take place in the environmental section to allow another work cubicle to be added for an additional food/lodging sanitarian. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS I-CARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (5 announcements) ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (2 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to postpone this appointment until August 15. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved} to postpone this appointment until the August 15 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 9. (Due to there being several vacancies on this committee, Commissioner Fortner requested the clerk to place an ad in the local papers notifying the public of the need for volunteers.) JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved}to postpone this “faith member” appointment until the August 15 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. (Commissioner Bowles said he had a candidate in mind and would know by the next meeting if the person could serve.) BALANCED GROWTH COMMITTEE (continuation of appointments): Chairman Tice nominated Dr. Buddy Coleman of the Iredell-Statesville School System and Mr. Roger Hiatt with the Mooresville Graded School District. Commissioner Fortner nominated Phil McLain as a farm representative. Commissioner Bowles said that at the last meeting, he nominated William “Bill” Harris as a farm representative. Mr. Bowles said he desired to remove Harris from the farmer desi gnation, and to instead, nominate him as a commissioner appointee. Commissioner Johnson then nominated Wayne Robertson as a farm representative. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to appoint Coleman and Hiatt as the school representatives. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. MOTION) by Chairman Tice to appoint McLain and Robertson as the farm representatives. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. (Harris was not voted upon since he was actually appointed at the last meeting.) Chairman Tice said Commissioner Stewart’s appointment would remain open until the next meeting. Niblock said the staff had heard from Kurt Jenne (proposed facilitator for the committee). Mr. Jenne will be forwarding a schedule of available meeting dates in the next few days. Mr. Niblock said he had discussed a three to four month time period for completion of the committee’s work. Chairman Tice said the committee members could select their own chairman. REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appointment): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved| to postpone this appointment until August 15. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (1 appointment): No nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Johnson |moved| to postpone this appointment until August 15. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Johnson referred to a request from Mr. Horace Hutchinson pertaining to the inclusion of a statement in county building/occupancy permits about whether or not a person had knowingly violated any county ordinances. Johnson said he knew the county could not enforce deed restrictions. Attorney Pope said he recollected that Mr. Hutchinson had requested a process whereby people applying for building permits would sign a statement saying that to the best of their knowledge, there were no deed restrictions or other restrictions, i.e., wetlands, historic regulations, or other provisions that would prevent the property from being used for the purpose that it was being permitted. Pope said the permit could have a disclaimer saying there might be other restrictions that applied to the property. Mr. Pope said he didn’t think the process would be too cumbersome. He said it might prove to be helpful. Johnson asked if the statement would expose the county to any liability, or obligation, to enforce any deed restrictions. Pope said the verbiage would have to be worked out in the disclaimer. Niblock said that as long as there was a disclaimer indicating the county did not have to enforce deed restrictions that he was agreeable. MOTION) by Commissioner Johnson to direct the county attorney to draft a statement in regards to the building permit process about the issue. (Johnson said the wording should include a statement indicating the county would not be enforcing deed restrictions.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare: Mashburn said the mental health authority had sent a letter reiterating Iredell County’s past decision to appropriate on a per capita basis using the highest rate of either Yadkin or Surry County. Yadkin County appropriated $3.43 per capita. This means that Iredell’s appropriation will be reduced from $410,218 to $390,166. Piedmont Credit Union Lease: The lease for the credit union’s space at the Old Jail Building has expired. Mashburn said he understood there were only a few county employees using the credit union; however, the office space was provided at no charge. Membership information has been requested before a lease recommendation is given. Last Will & Testament of Paul Honeycutt: The county manager said that about three years ago, he briefed the board on the will of Mr. Paul Honeycutt. The will stipulated that upon Mr. Honeycutt’s death, his estate’s executor was to sell his property and to distribute any remaining profits to the Iredell County Department of Social Services. The estate was recently settled, and a check in the amount of $44,550.32 was received. Since Mr. Honeycutt stipulated the money was to be used in conjunction with the activities of the social services department, the DSS Director and his board members will make a recommendation on the money’s usage. Joy Acres Farm Property: The county manager said the environmental assessment report had been completed and the site was suitable for landfill expansion. The manager said the staff intended to pursue the purchase of the property, and the closing date was August 7, 2000. CLOSED SESSIONS: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) - Economic Development & G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) - Real Property Purchase, Chairman Tice |moved] to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. (Return to Open Session at 9:20 p.m.- - No Action Followed the Closed Session.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. NEXT MEETING: August 15, 2000, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Pe CO . lerk to the Board Approved: a 4S Abty (F : IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, August 15, 2000, 5:00 Pp.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart patient or his/her family are invoiced for any charges not paid by Medicare. (The private carrier already accepts the Medicare allowable rate.) If the agreement is approved, the Medicare allowed Commissioner Johnson asked if approving the agreement would compromise the department’s ability to handle emergency calls, Jackson said it would not. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE APPROVAL OF SIX (6) ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT DEFIBRILLATORS FOR THE EMS DEPARTMENT: Purchasing Agent Caldwell said Durham C ounty had recently bid monitor/defibrillators and awarded a contract to Zol] Medical Corp. Zoll has extended the Price to Iredell County and offered a trade in allowance for the county’s $30,000. Commissioner Bowles asked the difference between the defibrillators being purchased by EMS and the ones obtained for the volunteer fire departments. Jackson said the EMS defibrillators would be more advanced and multi-functional, He Said, “You would have to be a paramedic to use one of them.” DISCUSSION ON PROPERTY THAT MIGHT BE USED AS AN EAST IREDELL PARK (excess land at the Waste Water Treatment Plant): Commissioner Johnson said he had met with Jim Lawton (Statesville City Council), Harry Tsumas (developer) and John Bullard (Director of the Statesville Parks/Recreation Department) about excess land near Statesville’s Johnson) who said he wouldn’t be interested in the city spending money on the project; however, he might be open to a leasing arrangement. Commissioner Johnson asked the other board members for their thoughts on the matter. He said that perhaps a couple members of the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) could discuss the matter with the city officials. Commissioner Stewart asked if the site was near Tsumas’ Hwy. 70 project. Commissioner Bowles said it was, and that it was located in some bottom lands. Recreation Director Woody said Joe Hudson, the city’s waste water treatment director had no objections to the proposal. He added that Tsumas’ property “touched” the site being discussed. Woody said Tsumas might donate money to the park project. Commissioner Fortner mentioned the northern quadrant and asked if anyone knew of any suitable land in the area. Commissioner Johnson said the RAC members would not negotiate anything with the city officials. He said the RAC representatives would merely return to the board of commissioners with a recommendation. It was the consensus of the board to allow the RAC representatives to discuss the matter with the city officials. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CREATE A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION ENTITLED, GIS SUPERVISOR: County Assessor Weisner said that with the recent resignation of a senior GIS technician, and the illness of the mapping supervisor, he felt it would enhance the Mapping/GIS department ifa supervisory position were created. Weisner proposed that the position being vacated (GIS Mapping Technician Grade 63), be reclassified to a new GIS Supervisor Grade 69 position. The new supervisor would oversee the GIS area, and also the mapping department, until the mapping director was well enough to return to work. PRESENTATION ON THE FY 2000-01 TAX BILLS: Weisner said 83,055 tax bills, totaling $38,677,173.40 for the county, and $58,207,839.75 for jurisdictions, would soon be mailed. He said this year, the bills would include a statement indicating the tax office would accept credit card payments. The bills will become due on September 1, 2000, and interest begins to accrue on January 6, 2001. Mr. Weisner said his staff had worked with the N.C. Wildlife Commission and made unlisted boat discoveries. He said that over a two-year period of time, the staffhas discovered “approximately 13,000,000 in value over and above normal growth.” Weisner said the tax was supposed to be paid to the county where the boat was primarily used - - not where the owner lived. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:30 p.m. Approved: Lolita: S220 g 7 L:-SV ree Tenn a / Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES AUGUST 15, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, Au gust 15, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Fire Marshal Chuck Gallyon, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALI TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Vice Chairman Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: [MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following actions. Addition: *Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #9 to Appropriate Fund Balance for Encumbrances Carried Over from Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Deletion: *Request for a Decision Regarding the Piedmont Credit Union’s Lease for Office Space *Presentation Concerning the FY 2000-01 Tax Bills by the County Assessor APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MR. ROGELIO CALVO INTRODUCES LA NOTICIA, A SPANISH-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER: Mr. Calvo said La Noticia had been in existence since 1992 and printed 26,000 free issues on a weekly basis. The paper’s headquarters are in Charlotte. Calvo said the paper was 50% family-oriented advertising and 50% news articles. Mr. Calvo said La Noticia had 20 points of distribution in Iredell County, and they were at various shopping and business sites. In addition. the newspaper is amember of the Statesville Chamber of Commerce, and copies are available at this location. Calvo said the newspaper was another medium for the county to advertise employment opportunities and other items of interest for the Spanish community. MS. AUDREY MAYHEW PRESENTS A PETITION REQUESTING THAT SR 1100, BRAWLEY SCHOOL ROAD, BE RENAMED TO MAYHEW ROAD: Mrs. Audrey Mayhew stated she was speaking on behalf of her brother-in-law, Larry Mayhew, of 1114 Brawley School Road. Mrs. Mayhew said her family was requesting for the entire road to be renamed Mayhew Road. Larry Mayhew spoke and asked why the road was changed from Mayhew Road to Brawley School Road in the 1980s. He said the area had been known as Mayhewtown for 200 years. Mr. Mayhew said he wanted to preserve his family’s heritage. Commissioner Johnson advised that he was not on the board of commissioners when the name change occurred. Mr. Johnson said the address change would inconvenience many home and business owners. He asked what benefits would occur if the name were changed. Larry Mayhew asked what benefits occurred when it was renamed from Mayhew to Brawley School Road. Both Chairman Tice and Vice Chairman Johnson said they had received many calls in opposition to the request. They mentioned it would be costly (changes to business stationery, changes to drivers’ licenses, changing the lettering on company vehicles, changing yellow-page ads, etc.) for the property owners. Larry Mayhew said the people signing his petition had not expressed concerns about changing their addresses. O.C. Stonestreet, a county historian, said he received a call from the Mooresville Tribune newspaper about the Mayhew and Brawley families. He said both families were eminent in the community’s history. Stonestreet said he found a reference to a Brawley family in the 1790 census, but he did not locate a Mayhew family. He said both families fought in the Revolutionary War and Civil War. Stonestreet shared the following information about the families. *A Brawley School existed after the Civil War, but it was on SR 1109. *A Mayhew School existed at Mayhewtown. *A general store existed at SR 1 109 and the 1100 intersection - - it was called Brawley’s Crossroads because Mr. Brawley owned a store on one side and a house on the other. *The Brawley School ceased to exist around 1920 or 1921 when it was consolidated with the Dooley School (Springdale). *The school at Mayhew existed until 1934 or 1935. *There was a post office at Mayhew from 1801 to 1905. What is known as SR 1100 Brawley School Road today, was not called this until the Brawley High School was constructed in 1935. The land was sold to the board of education by Thomas Oscar Brawley, Sr. Stonestreet said that historically, “the ball was probably in the Mayhew’s court.” He said however, as far as convenience for the property owners, “that’s another story.” Stonestreet said both families had contributed greatly to the community. Tina Gibson, a relative of the Mayhew family, said she resided in Charlotte. She said she had noted that much of Charlotte’s history had been destroyed. Gibson said her family was proud of their contributions and they wanted to preserve history. Bobby Brawley said that in 1983, when his father died, he began to think about his family’s history. He also noticed that a sign indicating Brawley School Road was being replaced by one saying Mayhew Road. Mr. Brawley said he then starting talking to families in the area, and he petitioned to have the road name changed. Brawley said he recalled the road had been called Beatty’s Ford Road and Williamson Chapel Road. Mr. Brawley said it did appear that Mayhewtown was disappearing due to progress, and he sympathized with the Mayhew family. He said the area would be an ideal place for the historical society to erect a structure commemorating the Mayhew family and the other early settlers. Commissioner Johnson questioned whether the matter would be settled if the Mayhew family’s request were approved. He asked if the Brawley family would just petition for the road name to be changed again. (Bobby Brawley spoke up from the audience area and said his family would return and seek the reinstatement of Brawley School Road as the name.) Don Smith, a relative of the Mayhew family, said he felt the historical society should preserve more of the county’s history. MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to change the name from Brawley School Road to Mayhewtown Road. nminonaionas enemas Commissioner Fortner offered a SUBSTITUTE MOTION] to name the road, Brawley- Mayhewtown Road. Commissioner Johnson said that with the substitute motion it was probable that both families would not be satisfied. He said there needed to be a final resolution on the matter. Commissioner Fortner then withdrew her substitute motion. Original Motion Voting: Ayes - 2 (Bowles/Stewart); Nays - 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST FROM THE STONY POINT/EAST ALEXANDER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO INCREASE ITS AREA OF DISTRICT: Iredell County Fire Marshal Gallyon, along with West Iredell Fire Department Chief Ronda Hoke, Alexander Fire Marshal Russell Greene, the Stony Point Fire Department Board Chairman Roger Starnes, and the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Lackey, attended the meeting. Gallyon said the hearing involved the Stony Point VFDs voted-in tax district. The area Stony Point desires to include has not been included in the past. The Stony Point VED currently responds to calls in the area, and therefore, requests for the tax money to be appropriated to it rather than the county-wide district. Gallyon mentioned the West Iredell district would remain the same. He also said the point-to-point description would be written and sent to Raleigh. Later, Gallyon said, the district description would need further approval by the board of commissioners. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to approve the request to change the Stony Point/East Alexander Volunteer Fire Department’s area of district. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. In reference to the previous request (petition from the Mayhew family to rename Braw ley School Road), Fire Marshal Gallyon said that with 911 addressing and the emergency communications system, it would have been very costly for the county to make the address changes. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following 14 consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. l. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HOSPICE AGREEMENT WHICH WILL ALLOW IREDELL COUNTY TO ACCEPT THE RATE ALLOWED BY MEDICARE FOR EMS TRANSPORT OF PATIENTS: (This agreement will allow EMS to accept the current Medicare allowable rate as payment in full without further claims to patients and/or their relatives. ) 2. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE APPROVAL OF SIX (6) ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT DEFIBRILLATORS FOR THE EMS DEPARTMENT: (Approval was given to enter into a $89,290 contract as a “piggyback” purchase of six monitor/defibrillators from the Zoll Medical Corporation, including trade-in credit for three LifePak 10 units, three HP Codemaster 100s and five battery support systems. In addition, approval was given to sell six LifePak 5 units and one battery support system to Biomedical Technologies, Inc., for $3,000.) 3 3. REQUEST FROM THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF A PROCEDURE TO BE USED IN APPROVING/DISBURSING GRANT FUNDING: A procedure to be used for disbursing incentive grants was approved. (Further approv al by the board of commissioners will not be required for the disbursements. ) 4. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF COMMISSARY FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS: (1) $1,553 for a utility trailer (2) $1,007 for a utility building & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #7: (The jail division will use the trailer for the transporting of equipment used by inmate work crews e roadsides and performing community projects. The utility building, which will when cleaning th be located in the fenced-in area, will be used for equipment storage. The equipment/supplies used asoline, etc.) by inmate work crews consists of grass trimmers, 8 >. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #8 FOR THE RECOGNITION OF THE FY 2000-01 LOCAL LAW EN FORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (Funds will be used for in-car cameras and accessories): The federal amount for this grant is ’ $31,839 and the county’s ten percent matching amount is $3,538. The county amount will be taken from drug-seized funds. Seven in-car camera units, purchased. along with miscellaneous accessories will be f 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE BULLET PROOF VEST GRANT (Already included in FY 2000-01 budget): (During the agenda briefing, Sgt. Neil Hayes said one vest cost about $400. He said the sheriff's department usually budgeted for five new ones each year. The lifetime for a vest is about five years.) Tt REQUEST FOR A REVISION TO THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM SHORT-TERM LEASE OR RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES (Approved on June 6, 2000): During the briefing, County Assessor Weisner noted additions and deletions to this ordinance. County Attorney Pope made the corrections and the revised version 1s as follows. x ** * * RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAX ON GROSS RECEIPTS DERIVED FROM RETAIL SHORT-TERM LEASE OR RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has ratified Senate Bill 1076, signed into s beginning on or after July law as Session Law 2000-2 (S.L. 2000-2) and effective for taxable year. 1, 2000; and aa ee RLS ehicles leased or rented under WHEREAS, this act repealed the property tax on certain Vv the lost tax revenue through Is and authorized counties to replace retail short-term leases or renta ts derived from retail short-term leases or rentals. enactment of a local tax on gross receip issioners that NOW, THEREF' ORE BE IT RESOL VED, by the Iredell County Board of Comm the following ordinance is enacted: SECTION |. Taxon Gross Receipts derived from retail short term motor vehicle leases OF ' rentals, The County of Iredell hereby imposes and levies a tax of one and one half percent (1 Yy Yo) of the gross receipts from the short-term lease or rental of vehicles at retail to the general public. The County will administer and collect from operators of promulgate additional ' SECTION 2. Administration. leasing and rental establishments the taxes levied hereby and the county may rules and regulations necessary for implementation of the taxes. | SECTION 3. Payment of Taxes and Filing of Returns. The taxes levied hereby are due and payable to the County in monthly installments on or before the fifteenth (15") day of the month following the month in which the tax accrues. E very taxable establishment required to collect the tax shall, on or before the fifteenth (15) day of each month, prepare and render a return to the County. The County shall design, print, and furnish to all taxable establishments the necessary forms for filing returns and instructions to ensure the full collection of the tax. A return filed for this purpose is not a public record as defined by Section 132-] of the North Carolina General Statutes and may not be disclosed except as required by law. The return may be filed by personal delivery to the Tax Collector or by United States mail. Returns submitted by mail shall be deemed to be filed as of the date shown on the postmark affixed by the United States Postal Service. If no date is shown on the postmark, or if the postmark is not affixed by the United States Postal Service, the return shall be deemed to be filed when received in the office of the Tax Collection. The burden of proof shall be on the taxpayer to show that the return was timely filed. SECTION 4. Penalties. The provisions with respect to penalties, interest, and remedies applicable to Subchapter VIII (Local Governmental Sales and Use Tax) of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes, as contained in Article 5 and Article 9, Subchapter 1, Chapter 105 thereof, and the provisions applicable to remedies provided by the Machinery Act (Chapter 105, Subchapter II of the General Statutes), shall be applicable in like manner to the tax levied and collected under this Ordinance, to the extent that the same are not inconsistent with the provisions hereof. Without limiting the foregoing, and subject to any changes in the General Statutes with respect to penalties, interest and remedies, the following shall be applicable with respect to the levy and collection of the taxes imposed herein. a) Any taxpayer who fails to file a return on the date it is due, determined with regard to any extension of time for filings, shall pay a penalty equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the tax if the failure to file is for not more than one month, with an additional five percent (5%) for each additional month, or fraction thereof, during which the failure continues, not exceeding twenty-five (25%) in the aggregate, or $5.00, whichever is greater. Any taxpayer who fails to pay the tax levied herein when due, without intent to evade the tax, shall pay a penalty equal to ten percent (10%) of the tax, except that the penalty shall in no event be less than $5.00. b) Taxes shall be payable at par or face amount if paid on or before the filing date as set forth in Section 5. Taxes paid after the filing date will be delinquent and shall be subject to interest charges. Interest shall accrue at the rate of three-fourths of one percent (3/4%) per month or fraction thereof until the principal amount of the taxes, the accrued interest. and any penalties are paid. c) The Tax Collector shall have the rights of attachment and garnishment as set forth in Sections 242 or 368 of Chapter 105 of the General Statutes in enforcing the collection of taxes imposed herein, and any other remedies authorized by law. The County Board of Commissioners for good cause shown, may compromise or forgive any penalty or additional tax imposed hereunder. SECTION 5. Misdemeanor for Willful Violation. Any person, firm, corporation or association who willfully attempts in any manner to evade a tax imposed herein or who w illfully fails to pay the tax or make and file a return shall, in addition to the penalties provided by law and herein, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided by law. SECTION 6. Effective Date. The short term rental or leased vehicle gross receipts tax levied herein shall become effective July 1, 2000. 8. REQUEST FROM THE COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE FOR APPROVAL OF THE JULY REFUNDS & RELEASES Breakdown of Releases: $20,584.01 County 11,891.45 Solid Waste 24.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire # 1 0 Shepherd’s Fire # 2 13.27 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 33.04 All County Fire # 4 1,107.58 Statesville 3,650.43 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 2,963.77 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 825.82 Harmony 55.68 Love Valley 0 Troutman 18.97 Breakdown of Refunds: $ 1,603.13 County 65.14 Mt. Mourne Fire 1.38 Statesville 1,126.74 Mooresville Town 350.01 Mooresville School 59.86 9. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO CREATE A NEW JOB CLASSIFICATION ENTITLED, GIS SUPERVISOR: This item involves the reclassification of a vacant GIS Mapping Technician, Grade 63 position, to a GIS Supervisor position at Grade 69, as of August 23, 2000. (See briefing minutes.) 10. REQUEST FOR REACTIVATION OF THE LOCAL WELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE & A REQUEST FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO SEEK AN ELECTING COUNTY STATUS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001: During the briefing, DSS Director Don Wall said the county had to notify the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services by September 29, 2000, whether or not it desired to be a Standard or Electing County for Work First. He gave the following information on why the county should try to remain as an Electing County. AElecting County’s Maintenance of Effort was 90% vs. 100% for Standard Counties (Iredell County saves $157,364 per year on MOE expenditures.) 100% MOE $1,573,640 90% MOE 1,416,276 Difference $ 157,364 A Electing Counties have more community involvement in the development of the Work First Plan A Electing status allows counties to write local policies and regulations to address local needs. A Electing counties are allowed to be more innovative and creative in developing their plans. 4 Iredell County’s Electing Plan has been successful in reducing the welfare rolls (77%) and putting people to work. In reference to the reactivation of the Welfare Reform Committee, the DSS staff will contact each member to see if they will continue to serve. Ifnew appointments are needed, the DSS Director will advise the board of commissioners. 11. REQUEST FROM THE LIBRARY FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT THAT WILL ENABLE THE FACILITY TO ACQUIRE COMPUTERS, SOFTWARE, AND STAFF TRAINING (No local match required): During the briefing, Library Director Steve Messick said this potential grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation would be in the amount of $18,358. Ifreceived, the grant would include four computer workstations, one network server computer, various equipment, $2,000 worth of software for each computer, training for the staff, and three years of technical support. 12. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2000, AT 7:00 P.M., REGARDING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE EEL RIVER RACING FACILITY: (This company desires to build a 70,000 sq. ft. facility to house a race shop and its team headquarters in the Talbert Pointe Business Park, Mooresville, NC.) 13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 1, 2000 MINUTES 14. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #9 TO APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE FOR ENCUMBRANCES CARRIED OVER FROM FISCAL YEAR 1999- 2000: The changes are as follows. Existing Change Amended 104880499500 General Fund - Appro Fund Balance (1,413,985) (936,261.95) (2,350,247) 204880499500 County-Wide FD - Appro Fund Balance (10,315) (10,315) 524750499502 Solid Waste - Appro Fund Balance (1,032,709.31) (1,032,709) 544750499502 Solid Waste Project-Appro Fund Balance (236,263.73) (236,263.73) (2,215,550.00) ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved to postpone this appointment until the September 5 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (5 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Barbara Lippard (reappointment), William Morgan (reappointment), Irene Coleman (initial appt.), and Lillian Clanton (initial appt.). Chairman Tice nominated Edna Stafford (initial appt.). No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Lippard, Morgan, Coleman, Clanton, and Stafford by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 appt. - “faith community”): Commissioner Bowles nominated Rev. Mark Pitts, the Youth Minister for First Baptist Church in Mooresville, NC. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Rev. Pitts by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BALANCED GROWTH COMMITTEE (continuation of appointments): Chairman Tice moved}to honor the Iredell-Statesville School System’s request to replace Dr. Buddy Coleman with aughn Sprinkle, the Chairman of the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Stewart nominated Arthur Jack Goforth as her appointee to this committee. MOTION| by Chairman Tice to appoint Arthur Jack Goforth to the Balanced Growth Committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appointment): Commissioner Bowles nominated Mary Kay Jones. Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Jones by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (1 appointment): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved| to postpone this appointment until the September 5 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. I-CARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (5 appts.): (Paul Wilson, the Executive Director for I-CARE submitted the names of the following candidates for membership on his board.) @Carolyn Faulkner and Shauneta Clark (alternate) as Mooresville Councilman Franklin Campbell’s representatives. ®Statesville Councilman Flake Huggins @Keith Williams (public schoo! official) @Leonard Byers ®@Vacancy Commissioner Fortner nominated Carolyn Faulkner and Shauneta Clark (alternate) as Mooresville Councilman Franklin Campbell’s representatives. Chairman Tice nominated Flake Huggins. Commissioner Bowles nominated Keith Williams. Chairman Tice nominated Commissioner Bowles, and he in turn nominated Leonard Byers. No other nominations were submitted. Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations, appoint Faulkner, Clark (alternate), Huggins, Williams, Byers and to postpone the remaining appointment until the September 5 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: The county manager referenced the written departmental activity report. In particular, he noted the recycling activities for the period extending from July 1999 - June 2000. The board members requested the clerk to send a letter of praise and appreciation to Mrs. Carla Parks, Iredell County’s Recycling Coordinator. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice |moved] to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. NEXT MEETING: September 5, 2000, 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m., Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: J S00 pp Byituntoe $2 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5. 2000 met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, September 5, 2000, 5:00 P.m., in the Iredell County Government C enter (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Absent: Alice M. Stewart (due to illness) Staff Present: County Manager Joe] Mashbu Information Systems Management Director Bob Abe ; Niblock, County Planner Lindsey Hobbs, Communicati Tracy Jackson, Recreation Director Robert Woody, Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. Approved(7 S eTaiedes L4 A600 cm / ZL CHC. Board Clerk to the : | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 5, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Absent: Alice M. Stewart (due to illness) Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, County Planner Lindsey Hobbs, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION | by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Deletion: Appointment Before the Board by Jeff McKay, the Director of the Greater Statesville Development Corporation, in Reference to an Update on an Economic Incentive Grant for Spicer Off Highway Products (formerly known as Dana Spicer Clark Hurth) Additions: @Request for Revisions to the Cooperative Education Agreement Between Iredell County EMS and Davis Hospital @Petition to Abandon State Road Maintenance for a Portion of SR 1494 - Catawba Air Park Road © Request for Approval of an Agreement between the Iredell C ounty Recreation Department and Cormerstone Designs @ Request for Approval of an Agreement between the Iredeli County Recreation Department and the YMCA in Barium Springs, NC @Call for a Public Hearing on September 19, 2000, 7:00 p.m., Regarding an Economic Incentive Grant for Plastiflex North Carolina, LLC. ®Closed Session Regarding Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11(a) (5) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE EEL RIVER RACING FACILITY: Bob Murphy (Eel River Racing’s Vice President) said the company planned to build a 70,000 sq. foot facility for the racing team’s headquarters and a race shop in the Talbert Pointe Business Park (Mooresville, NC). He said the owner had purchased the Bahari Racing team in 1999 and was increasing his investment in Iredell County by the new construction. The company is seeking an incentive in the amount of $100,000 to aid in the building’s construction and equipment. Commissioner Johnson asked the company’s total investment. Murphy said the facility, excluding furniture/fixtures/equipment, would be over $5 million. He said the facility needed “highly specialized personnel.” Commissioner Johnson asked how many people would be employed. Murphy said that when it was fully operational, there would be two teams and the number of workers would be in excess of 100 people. He said the facility currently had 40 people employed at its location on Rolling Hills Road in Mooresville, N.C. Commissioner Johnson asked the average salary amount for the employees. Murphy said it was “substantially higher” than the average wage paid in the county. Commissioner Fortner requested the county manager to explain the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Policy for the audience. County Manager Mashburn said the mission of the policy was to stimulate the creation of above-average jobs in the county and to increase the tax base. Mashburn said the grants were calculated on the total tax base created and then allocated over a five-year period. He said no disbursements were made until the facilities were completed and added to the county tax base. Mr. Mashburn said the purpose of the hearing was to seek public input regarding the incentive. He continued by saying that if the board of commissioners agreed to the incentive appropriation, the county attorney would work with the company’s attorney to draft an agreement. He said the agreement would stipulate the obligations of the company and county. Arlene Foster said that in June of 2000, she appeared before the board on behalf of the Junior Service League. At that time, she asked why the needs of the Iredell County Library seemed to be on the “back burner.” Foster said she was told the county did not have funds to remedy the library’s problems. Mrs. Foster mentioned the recent financial increase for the Mooresville library from $175,000 to over $535,000. She explained that she had been told the increase was due to the population growth in the southern end. She questioned the incentive for the racing facility and the county’s priorities. She asked why the county had to “bribe businesses to locate or stay in the county.” Foster said the county’s low tax rate was enough of an incentive. She said Iredell County was in the best of economic times and that local businesses were begging for the proper number of workers. She questioned if the Eel River Racing incentive would be in the best interest of the entire county. Foster said the $100,000 would go further if it was used for either the school budget or the library. Finally, Foster said that economic incentives should be used during a “slowdown in the economy - - not when the county was experiencing such good economic times and population growth.” Foster said she had heard the racing facility had been “courted” by Cabarrus County. She said Cabarrus had a 59-cent-tax rate. Mrs. Foster said the company was already saving money by remaining in Iredell County with its 47-cent-tax rate. Commissioner Johnson said the incentive amount in any calendar year would not exceed the amount the county would collect in taxes. Johnson said the county would not be realizing, in any calendar year from now until the next five years, any more money going out than would be coming back. Johnson said that industry was recruited because residential property, typically, did not pay enough to provide the services required. Mashburn shared a letter from Melanie O’Connell Underwood, the economic development developer for the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber, advocating the incentive for the company. No one else spoke and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to grant the economic incentive for the Eel River Racing Company in the amount of $100,000. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; CAROL L. CRUMP PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0008-1, FROM NB, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS TO R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (Located on Buffalo Shoals Road at Berta Drive): County Planner Hobbs said the owner/applicant was requesting to rezone 3.66 acres (PIN #4723-73-8016) from NB to R-20 for the purpose of building a single-family residence. He mentioned that a similar request (the down zoning of two adjacent properties to the west) was approved in January of this year. On August 2, 2000, the planning board unanimously approved the request of Case 0008-1 in a 6-0 vote. (Note: Two other planning board members arrived later at the planning board meeting.) No one else spoke regarding the rezoning request. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0008-1 from NB, Neighborhood Business to R-20, Single Family Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REZONING REQUEST; PHYLLIS W. EDMISTON PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0008- 2, FROM’ RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT (Located on Amity Hill Road near Hugo Lane): Hobbs said the owner/applicant desired to rezone a portion of property from RA to any/all uses in the HB district. The 3/4 acre tract of land may be identified by PIN #4742-87-0467. He said the small parcel of land was left RA when the Duck Creek Antiques site was zoned HB in May of 1995. Mr. Hobbs said the planning staff recommended approval on the basis of having one zoning designation on the parcel. On August 2, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in an 8-0 vote. Harvey Reeves said he lived across the road from the property. He said he didn’t mind the rezoning. He said, however, he preferred not to sit at his home and look at a “sign board.” Planner Hobbs said the current billboard sign ordinance called for a specific distance between the separation of signs. He said it had not been determined whether another sign could be placed at the site. Hobbs said there was one sign currently on the portion of the property zoned HB. He said the distance had to be in excess of 1,000 feet. An unidentified woman in the audience said the distance was more than 1,000 feet. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0008-2 from RA, Residential Agricultural to HB, Highway Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; MYERS MILL ROAD AREA, CASE NO. 0008-3, FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO RU-R, RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (2,261 acres): Hobbs said several property owners had requested to have 2,261 acres rezoned from RA to RU-R. He said 87% of the property owners signed the petition in favor (63 different property owners signed the petition and 8 property owners did not). Also, out of the 109 parcels of land, 90 were in favor (82%). The acreage encompasses land on Myers Mill Road, Trumpet Branch Road, Dowell Road, Gurney Road, Eupeptic Springs Road, Goforth Road and Prospect Road. The existing/surrounding land use is residential, bona-fide farm, and vacant. Hobbs said the staff recommended approval due to the high percentage in support of the residential zoning reclassification. On August 2, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in an 8-0 vote. Commissioner Johnson said he understood that vested rights were of no concern in the rezoning case. Hobbs said that was correct. W.D. (“Doug”) Campbell said he was against the rezoning. Mr. Campbell said he and his wife owned four parcels of land covering 100 acres. He said the individuals petitioning for the rezoning seemed to believe his wife planned to place a mobile home park in an area _ recently cleared of timber. Campbell said his wife never had this intention. He did mention, however, that one “trailer” might be placed on the property for a disabled grandson. Mr. Hobbs explained that single-wide mobile homes for relatives were allowed in RU-R zoning. He said there was a condition, however, that single-wides needed to be on the same tract of land as the property owner’s residence. Tom Harper said he owned property in the designated area, and he supported the request. Mr. Harper said he was the community spokesman, and when he asked the audience members to stand if they supported the rezoning, about 15-20 people stood up. Jeannie Gaither said she supported the rezoning. Mrs. Gaither said she and her husband had built a home in the area, and they were concerned about crime that might occur from occupants of mobile-home rentals. Hobbs added that two property owners had requested removal from the rezoning. He said that since their properties were located near the border of the request, they had been removed and left at the RA zoning. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to rezone the property in Case #0008-3 from RA, Residential Agricultural to RU-R, Rural Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. (Due to the next case involving conditional uses, the individuals desiring to speak were sworn in.) REZONING REQUEST; J.C. FAW PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0008-4, FROM R-20, SINGLE- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO GB (CUD), GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT (Located off Turnersburg Highway/US 21 at Interstate 77): Hobbs said the owner (J.C. Faw) desired to rezone properties from R-20, Single Family Residential to GB, General Business District, Conditional Use District. He said the conditional use was the Roadway Protection Overlay District requirements (Section 6.18, page 25 of the Zoning Ordinance). Mr. Hobbs said the proposed usage for the site was a motel, restaurants, auto accessory and all other general business uses. He said the properties involved 22 acres and could be identified by PIN#4746-88-5 198; 4746-87-6475; 4746-87- 2662; 4746-77-7443, and 4746-77-9629. The existing land use is vacant and residential. The surrounding land use is real estate sales office, churches, gas station, vacant, and residential. Mr. Hobbs said the properties represented the majority of the southwestern quadrant of the intersection of US. 21 and I-77 and were designated as future commercial/business zonings on the county land use plan. He said the staff supported the request and conditional use. On August 2, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in an 8-0 vote. Bert Walser, the attorney for the owner, said the case involved the southwestern quadrant of 1-77 and Hwy. 21 and was diagonally across from the Statesville Auto Auction. He said the property was currently zoned for residential use; however, the county’s long-term plan recognized the site for commercial use. Walser said the owner had five different tracts. He said one business in the area (Laws Stained Glass) was grandfathered and chose not to be included in the request. Walser said a road overlay was the conditional use. He said this limited the number of roads into the property. He described the landscaping requirements, and he said there were no signed leases at this time. Walser said the anticipated use for the property was a “suites-type hotel and sundry uses,” ¢.g., Denny’s or Waffle House Restaurant and auto accessory businesses. Barry Bush, the real estate representative for the owner also attended the meeting but did not speak. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the rezoning request of Case #0008-4 from R-20, Single-Family Residential to GB (CUD), General Business Conditional Use District. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays- 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the following 16 consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. i; REQUEST FROM WACHOVIA BANK FOR A RELEASE OF JURISDICTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN BRAWLEY COMMONS ON WILLIAMSON ROAD IN MOORESVILLE: During the briefing, Lindsey Hobbs explained that a full-service bank needing water and sewer services was planned for Williamson Road in Mooresville (PIN #4647-22- 9004). The bank officials are requesting an annexation by the Town of Mooresville in order to obtain water/sewer services. Hobbs said the property was already surrounded on three sides by the Town. He said the request was consistent with both the Iredell County and Mooresville Land-Use Plans. a REQUEST FROM MOTORSPORTS PROPERTIES, INC., FOR A RELEASE OF JURISDICTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 737 RIVER HIGHWAY IN MOORESVILLE: Hobbs said Motorsports Properties, Inc., had requested to be annexed into the Town of Mooresville for the purpose of utilizing the town’s water sewer services. The property may be identified by PIN #4647-07-3095 >. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE PINEVILLE ESTATES SUBDIVISION FOR THE COMPLETION OF LANDSCAPING AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Hobbs advised during the briefing that D & D Enterprises of Iredell, LLC was requesting the approval of a Letter of Credit for the Pineville Road Estates Subdivision located off Pineville Road on Braxton Drive. Centura Bank of Rocky Mount issued Letter of Credit #2000-229 in the amount of $18,000 (expiration date of August 4. 2001) for the completion of landscaping and street improvements. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO LEASE AN UPDAT ED MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $10,000 PER YEAR: During the briefing, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein briefed the board on the technology assessment being performed on the Information Systems Management Department by Netplex. The company has completed one phase and has recommended that a new Microsoft Exchange Server be obtained. Blumenstein said the county had experienced several network problems and the ability to utilize electronic mail was needed to access state and federal government information. Blumenstein said $6,000 had already been spent in this fiscal year for consultant services to help identify problems and get the system back online. Netplex has indicated that past problems were due to the county’s undersized server and virus-contaminated e-mail transmissions. 5, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #10 WHICH WILL APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE FROM THE WORKERS COMP FUND FOR REMAINING CLAIMS: Mrs. Blumenstein said during the briefing that final claims for fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, had been received leaving a balance of $169,850. She said two claims remained from the 1997-98 coverage year. The budget amendment will appropriate the balance ($169,840) for claims expected to be paid during FY 2000-01. Blumenstein said any balance remaining in the Workers’ Compensation fund after payment of the referenced two claims would be transferred to the general fund. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO REIMBURSE THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE FOR THE COST OF ASTANCIL AUDIOLOG SERIES DIGITAL VOICE LOGGING RECORDERIN THE AMOUNT OF $12,295 & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #11: During the briefing, Communications Director Larry Dickerson said the Town of Mooresville had requested the purchase of a Stancil AudioLog series digital voice logging recorder. The cost, including maintenance and installation, would be $12,295. Dickerson said the recorder was an allowable expense from the 911 funding (G.S. 62A). He further explained that the Mooresville Police Department was a secondary public safety answering point and received 911 calls for police assistance. Mr. Dickerson recommended for the Mooresville Police Department to purchase the equipment and for the county to reimburse the Town. Dickerson said this arrangement would (1) eliminate the necessity for the county to enter into purchase agreements and (2) eliminate the necessity for the county to carry the equipment on its inventory list. 7, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH INTERNET AMERICA, INC., FOR THE USAGE OF TOWER SPACE IN EXCHANGE FOR EQUIPMENT & SERVICES: Dickerson said the agreement would allow the exchange of tower space for services and/or equipment. The arrangement would be similar to other tower-space agreements. The agreement would be for a 20-year period. 8. REQUEST FROM THE EMS DEPARTMENT FOR (1) AN INCREASE IN AMBULANCE FEES & (2) APPROVAL OF REVISIONS REGARDING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN EMS AND DAVIS HOSPITAL: Tracy Jackson, the EMS Director, recommended the following new fees for ambulance services. His recommendation occurred after surveying the rates charged by surrounding counties. He said that by increasing the rates, the revenues would increase from $789,000 per year to a minimum of $962,000. Type of Fee 1999-2000 2000-2001 Fee Schedule Fee Schedule Base Rate $235.00 $300.00 Treatment/No Transport Not Applicable $125.00 Out-of-County Mileage $3.00/Loaded Mile $4.00/Loaded Mile In reference to the Cooperative Education Agreement with Davis Hospital, Jackson mentioned that a few revisions had been made. The agreement is for a one-year period. 9 REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR APPROXIMATELY $25,000 FROM THE MARCH OF DIMES ORGANIZATION FOR THE FY 2001-02 BUDGET: Health Director Ray Rabe explained during the briefing that adequate amounts of folic acid were critical in the development of babies. This grant, if received, would be used to purchase educational brochures, flyers, posters and other products to inform the community about the importance of folate in the development of a healthy fetus. The grant monies should be distributed by June 2001, and the grant funding should end on April 30, 2002. 10. REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A HEALTHY CAROLINIANS’ GRANT: Rabe said the county had applied for this grant last year, however, the state had used the money for flood relief. The $10,000 grant will need a local $5,000 match, and Rabe said this could be provided by in-kind activities. 11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PIEDMONT CREDIT UNION AT A COST OF $250 PER MONTH: The county manager advised during the briefing that office space had been provided in the old jail building for the credit union at no cost. This practice started several years ago when the credit union was being used by county employees. Now, however, the number of county employees utilizing it has dwindled down to only a few people. The manager recommended that for the next year, the credit union be charged $250 per month to aid in the utility expenses. Currently, the office is occupying approximately 700 feet of space. 12. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 15, 2000 MINUTES 13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ABANDON A PORTION OF SR 1494, CATAWBA AIR ROAD FROM STATE MAINTENANCE: Planning Coordinator Hobbs said during the briefing that a petition had been submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the abandonment of a portion of SR 1494-Catawba Air Road from the state-maintained system. He said the abandonment had been requested in order to allow aircraft to cross the road without violating any state transportation regulations. Hobbs said 470 linear feet were in the abandonment portion. 14. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CORNERSTONE DESIGNS & THE IREDELL COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT: _ Recreation Director Robert Woody said during the briefing that Cornerstone Designs, Inc. (CDI) could provide a three day training session for Iredell County Challenge Course Facilitators in return for the usage of the challenge course as a host site for CDI workshops. (Woody said CDI carried all of the necessary insurance.) Note: Approval of this agreement is subject to the review and clearance by the county attorney 15. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE YMCA & THE IREDELL COUNTY RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Woody said that previously the county had paid $130 per year for usage of the Barium Springs athletic fields. The fee has now increased to $1,000 since the YMCA now manages the property. Woody said he had discussed the unexpected increase with the YMCA director; however, the fee could not be reduced. Mr. Woody recommended for the county to enter into a one-year lease. Next year, he hopes the fields at Stumpy Creek Park will be able to replace the ones at Barium Springs. 16. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2000, 7:00 P.M., REGARDING AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT FOR PLASTIFLEX NORTH CAROLINA, LLC: (Jeff McKay, the Director of the Greater Statesville Development Corporation, said the company was requesting a $50,760 incentive grant. The new company plans to use a “spec” building located in the Sherrill Industrial Park.) PRESENTATION OF A PLAN REGARDING COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE PAVING OF PRIVATE ROADS: County Manager Mashburn presented a plan for the board of commissioners to set aside the interest earned annually from the $3.5 million in the county’s fund balance for private road improvements. He said a priority list similar to the one used by the N.C. Department of Transportation for unpaved state-maintained roads could be used. Property owners would be assessed over a ten-year period of time with interest. Mashburn said roads built prior to 1975 were eligible for state maintenance. Iredell County, in April of 1989, approved a requirement in the county’s subdivision ordinance stating that roads 7 in subdivisions with more than six lots had to be paved. Mashburn said the roads falling within the 1975 to 1989 time period were the problems. He said the N.C. Department of Transportation had indicated there were at least 128.82 miles of unpaved roads in the county that were not on the state maintained list. Mr. Mashburn said some of the roads were a mile in length and some were shorter. He mentioned that Doug McNeal, a state assistant district engineer, had estimated the average cost to upgrade an unpaved poor quality road was $150,000 per mile. Using this amount, Mashburn said it would take over $19,000,000 to bring all of the unpaved roads up to state standards. G.S. 153A-205, approved in 1975, included “permissive legislation” that allowed counties to “levy special assessments against benefitted property owners to recoup the portion of costs financed by the county.” The “permissive legislation” pertained to roads not on the state-maintained list. In the past, the county has used one section of the statute to aid property owners residing on state-maintained roads with pavings. The county has not, however, assisted with the pavings of private roads. Gene Cloer, a resident of a private road (Deerfield Road), said he had researched the tax records and determined his neighborhood paid about $20,000 to $25,000 in county taxes. He acknowledged, however, that he knew none of this money went towards road improvements. Mr. Cloer said the residents did not have the money to bring the road up to state standards. Bobby Lackey, another resident of Deerfield Road, also asked for assistance. Commissioner Fortner said the $210,000 would be a million dollars in five years. She said she was not ready to make a decision on Mr. Mashburn’s proposal. Commissioner Bowles also voiced concerns. He said he was sympathetic to the cause, but he was afraid of the “stampede” of requests that might occur. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to postpone the action on the county manager’s proposal pertaining to private road assistance until the September 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. DETERMINATION ON THE COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING SCHEDULED FOR ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2000: |MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to hold the first commissioners’ meeting in November on Monday, November 6, 2000 (5:00 p.m., briefing and 7:00 p.m., business meeting) and to cancel the meetings scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2000. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice|moved to postpone this appointment until the September 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Summer Wisdom to represent the “under the age of 21" classification for this council. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to close the nominations and appoint Ms. Wisdom by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. I-CARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to postpone this appointment until the September 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING BOARD (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Jeff McNeely. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to close the nominations and appoint McNeely by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. CLOSED SESSIONS: No closed sessions were held. (Previously, several topics were scheduled for discussion; however, no closed sessions were held.) ADJOURNMENT: [MOTION] by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. NEXT MEETING: September 19, 2000, 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. norroves( Lyelinker [9 200d : dtl. JURA (AU a ie Clerk to the Board } | j ! IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, EMS Director Tracy Jackson, Zoning Coordinator William Allison, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, County Assessor Brent Weisner, Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, DSS Director Don Wall, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, Recreation Director Robert Woody, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, Lt. Mike Hager, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING SECTION 17.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SEVEN-DAY RULE) PERTAINING TO NON-OWNER REZONING PETITIONS: Zoning Coordinator Allison said clari fication on the seven-day ruling for non-owner petitions had been requested. He said the planning board members wanted confirmation that the way they were approaching the seven-day rule was in accordance with the directions of the board ofcommissioners. (The rule states: “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 Board's determinations. ”) Mr. Allison said he recalled the commissioners adopted the ruling in 1998 in an effort to evaluate requests according to the documentation in agenda packages -- not what had been readjusted at the “last minute” or at the commissioners’ meetings. Commissioner Johnson asked if the ruling was complicating matters for the planning staff or board. Allison said he was comfortable with the ruling and the way it was being followed. When asked about the legality of non-owner petitions, Allison said the North Carolina General Statutes allowed them. He said the board of commissioners could eliminate the non-owner section/procedures out of the zoning ordinance completely. Allison said, however, that citizens would then start making their requests directly to the commissioners. As far as the legality of the seven-day ruling, Allison said the county had used the wording from another government entity. The commissioners advised Allison that it appeared the planning staff/board were correct in their interpretation of the ruling. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING WATER ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE WOODBRIDGE ROAD COMMUNITY: Inspections/Planning Director Niblock said two county planners (Rebecca Moose and Marcie Campbell) had been working to obtain funds from the Rural Center to assist the Woodbridge Road area. (In April of this year, Mrs. JoAnn James appeared before the board and advised of the poor water quality in her neighborhood.) Mr. Niblock said applicants completing grant applications had the possibility of accruing 380 points, and the application done for the Woodbridge community accumulated only 90 points. Niblock said he had learned the community was ineligible for Rural Center funds because there was not a critical economic development need, an environmental need, or a public health problem. Mr. Niblock said his office had received a fax indicating the ineligibility. He requested for the item to be deleted from the agenda. Niblock said the community had 39 wells and a random testing of 25% of them revealed that only one tested with 1 a high iron content. He reiterated what the Environmental Health Supervisor (Kelly Sheeks) had said about iron content at the April meeting. (This was that iron was a nuisance but not a health hazard.) Mr. Niblock said a meeting had been held with residents of the community and the test results were shared. County Manager Mashburn noted that in April, he had been requested to work with the county attorney on a proposal to assist the community using property owner’s assessments. Mashburn said that when he talked to Mrs. James, it became clear the community wanted to reduce their property assessments as much as possible. The county then started looking at grants that might pay all, or a portion, of extending a water line. It was the consensus of the board to delete this item from the agenda and to take action on the matter at the October 3 meeting. (The county manager will contact Mrs. James and determine the direction the residents want to take.) OFF PREMISES SIGNS: Allison said a planning board subcommittee had met to discuss off-premises signs. He said the committee members and staff would soon have a rough draft of their findings. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BALER LINER BIDS { (1) Allow Tri-State Services to withdraw its bid (2) Reject the McDonald Steel bid & (3) Allow the Purchase of Harris brand liners}: Purchasing Agent Caldwell said a county employee had previously submitted an idea to the Employee Suggestion Committee about the solid waste department obtaining fabricated liners for the baler. The fabricated liners would replace the Harris brand liners in an effort to reduce costs. The suggestion was accepted and on September 7, 2000, bids were opened. Caldwell said bid packages were sent to four vendors and two were received. They were from McDonald Steel Company and Tri-State Services. She said that due to bid errors, Tri-State had requested to withdraw its bid of $60,277.50. In reference to the McDonald bid of $78,735.15, Caldwell said it met the drawing tolerances of +/- .005 inches. The company also offered an alternate bid of $71,730.92 with tolerances of +/- 0625 inches. She said the baler mechanic and operator felt the alternate bid was not acceptable. In addition, the McDonald terms were 50% with purchase order and 50% thirty days from the invoicing. She said the county’s terms in the bid documents were “net 30." Mrs. Caldwell noted that in the past, Harris brand liners were purchased exclusively from Tri-State. She said a June 13, 2000, quote of $71,847.50 from Tri-State had been used to justify the $72,000 placed in the FY 2000-01 budget for the liners. Caldwell said the county had not purchased from McDonald in the past. She said this factor, the invoicing factor, and the fact that using fabricated liners was a new endeavor for the county, that she was somewhat uncomfortable in recommending the McDonald bid. Instead, she recommended for the board to (1) allow Tri-State Services to withdraw its bid. (2) reject the McDonald Steel bid and (3) allow the staff to purchase Harris brand liners. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CHILD WELFARE POSITION: DSS Director Don Wall said the social services board had unanimously approved the acceptance of Federal TANF Funds in the amount of $48,018 for the establishment of a new child welfare position. The new employee (Social Worker III) would provide foster care and support services for the county’s foster children. He said the department had averaged 115 foster children, per month, from September 1999 though August 2000. Wall said the state foster care staffing standard was one worker to fifteen children. He said that by using this standard, Iredell County needed eight workers and presently had seven. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DIXIE GRADING REGARDING THE STUMPY CREEK PARK: Support Services Director Jim Vernon said the National Guard had been responsible for Phase I of the Stumpy Creek Park project, and that Dixie Grading was awarded the bid for Phase II. Vernon said the Guard had done an 2 | | | | | impressive job, but the two phases did not “tie in together.” Dixie Grading went ahead and blended the work (slope work was done for Soccer Field #3 and Parking Lot #3 was completed). Mr. Vernon said a change order in the amount of $17,188.33 was now needed. The breakdown for the requested change order was: Excavation for Phase 1 = 10,535CY @$1.45CY = $15,275.75 Extra Surveying 350.00 Subtotal $15,625.75 10% OH&P 1,562.58 Total for Change Order #1 $17,188.33 REQUEST FROM THE IREDELL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE BEAVER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BMAP) WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO BE TAKEN FROM CONTINGENCY: Iredell Soil and Water Conservation Chairman Wade Carrigan said $42,000 had been spent in the past few years on repairs to the Third Creek dams because of beaver damage. He requested $4,000 for the soil and water office to enter into an annual BMAP contract with the wildlife commission. The contract would become effective October 1. Carrigan said October was the only time during the year the contract could begin. Commissioner Johnson asked if a report could be given on how many beavers were trapped during the contract period. Carrigan said yes, that a report on the number of beavers trapped at the eleven flood control structures could be shared. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SOFTWARE LEASE WITH VISION AIR, INC. MOBILE DATA: Purchasing Agent Caldwell and Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor said this software would work with the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software used in the 911 ECOM center. The software would allow calls to be silently dispatched to the data terminals in the law enforcement vehicles. The software would also enable officers to obtain records of previous calls, etc., and give them more detailed local area information. (State and federal information can be obtained through the Criminal Justice Information Network.) Caldwell said the company was requesting the county to si gn the statement of work portion prior to work commencing on the adaptation of the software to interface with the 911 CAD software. She said the contract did indicate, however, “that no payment would be made until the software was installed on the Sheriff's Office computer and it demonstrated to the satisfaction of all concerned, that it fully worked and met the sheriff’s needs. At this point, VisionAir would request 90% payment for the software.” Caldwell continued by saying the contract included training, maintenance, and installation. (All of which would not become due until full completion and acceptance.) She said that after work began, it would take about 90-120 days before the software was ready to test and the first payment was due. (It would then take about 60 more days for project completion.) Mrs. Caldwell advised that Motorola required a one-time $10,000 fee for field connectivity access. Caldwell said she would obtain quotes for five year lease rates. She requested permission for the county manager io sign the lease documents after completion. She added that $50,000 had been budgeted for the software’s lease payment. Proctor said the software would “overlay what the officers were already doing.” He said the officers currently did handwritten reports but once the software was working they could do their forms in the field and send them to the office for editing. Commissioner Stewart asked about the software’s security. Proctor said he did not know. He said, however, it was basically the same system the state used. Lt. Mike Hager said the data was coded - - anyone tapping into the system would need an encoder, or the same software, to understand the messages. 3 When asked how long the software would last, Caldwell said five years was predicted. It was the consensus of the board to allow the purchasing agent and sheriff's department to proceed; however, it was stipulated the county manager would give final approval on the lease documents. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:50 p.m. Noster. aides 5 000 i 6. irre ae f . Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION |/by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Deletion: *Request for Consideration of a Proposed Resolution Regarding Water Assistance for Residents of the Woodbridge Road Community Additions: *Request for Approval of a Software Lease with VisionAir Mobile Data *Request from the Iredell Soil & Water Conservation District for Permission to Enter Into a Contract for the Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP) with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Approval of Budget Amendment #15 in the Amount of $4,000 (to be taken from Contingency) * Request for Approval of a Pass-Through Grant for the Juvenile Victim Offender Program with Piedmont Mediation and Approval of Budget Amendment #16 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS AWARDING OF THE FY 2000 SOLID WASTE REDUCTION ASSISTANCE GRANT (“SWAP SHOP”) BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES: Kim Finton, an employee of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance), presented Chairman Tice with a $3,500 “Swap Shop” grant award. Iredell County Recycling Coordinator Carla Parks applied for the grant in April, and she also attended the meeting. APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD JEFF MCKAY, DIRECTOR OF THE GREATER STATESVILLE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UPDATES THE BOARD ON THE ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT FOR SPICER OFF HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, 123 Glenway Drive, Statesville, NC. (The company was formerly known as Dana Spicer Clark Hurth.) McKay was accompanied to the meeting by David Shippee, the Global Manager ( Remanufacturing) for the company. McKay said 18 months ago the board had made a motion to allow the Dana Spicer Clark Hurth Company to participate in the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Program. An incentive between $180,000 and a inane $270,000 for site preparation and job training was approved. At that time, the company planned to build a new research and development facility. Mr. McKay said another expansion was planned above and beyond the one explained in April. Shippee said the expansion was a new division of the Dana Corporation that would open in Statesville. He said it would be comprised of a 20,000 sq. ft. facility to be used for the customizing and remanufacturing of existing products that were sold worldwide. He said a site had not been selected, but it would be in Statesville. Shippee said 15 to 30 people would be employed during the next four years. Commissioner Fortner asked if the project Mr. Shippee had discussed was different from the research and development expansion facility. Shippee said yes. He said the research and development facility would be on-site at the present facility. Commissioner Johnson asked the investment that would go towards the new expansion (not the on-site expansion). Shippee said the 20,000 sq. ft. facility would be about a “ three quarter of a million dollar facility along with $250,000 in machinery/equipment.” Fortner asked what wages would be paid. Shippee said the wages would be competitive. McKay added the company would pay in excess of 110% of the county’s average wage. McKay said he and Shippee just wanted to give an update since the expansion discussed in April had been put “‘on hold.” PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,760 FOR PLASTIFLEX NORTH CAROLINA, LLC: McKay, along with Steven Dunn, the General Manager for Plastiflex explained this incentive request. Mr. McKey said the company planned to locate in a 64,000 sq. ft. “speculative facility” at the Sherrill Industrial Park. He said the company would be making an investment of over $3 million in equipment and would employ approximately 75 employees. McKay said 95% of the employees would be from the local area. He said the company made flexible hoses. Dunn said four management people were working, and the company was now hiring others. Fortner said she understood the $50,760 was for employee training. She said she thought this would be beneficial for the county because a few plants had recently closed and others had to make some employee layoffs. Johnson said he wanted to clarify that the industry would not be leaving with a $50,760 check. He said the company would only be given in any calendar year the amount of revenue generated from the tax base it created. Johnson stipulated the incentive would not negatively impact the county’s cash flow. Attorney Pope said he felt some members of the public did not understand the county’s industrial incentive policy. Pope said the industries received a credit against future taxes. Mr. Pope said it was the industrial tax basis that, substantially, paid for the county services being provided. He said the average homeowner was not actually paying his/her share of the costs, unless they had a very expensive house. Pope said that if a family had one child in school, the county was paying 2 EE $1,500 to $1,600 to educate that one child. He said most families did not pay this much and that his example did not include the other county departments that were being provided, e.g., sheriff's department, EMS, etc. Pope reiterated that it was the industrial base that allowed Iredell County to provide county services at one of the cheapest tax rates in North Carolina. He said that in order to maintain a low tax rate, the industrial base would have to grow faster than the residential base. Mr. Pope said that when the county was able to recruit a clean industry that did not pollute the air and water, and one that paid good wages, it was a win-win situation. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the $50,760 economic incentive for Plastiflex North Carolina, LLC. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONSENT AGENDA ----------2n2202n2rnrnnnnnnnooo MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to approve the following seventeen (17) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes -5; Nays - 0. 1. CONFIRMATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD’S INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 17.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE (SEVEN-DAY RULE) PERTAINING TO NON-OWNER REZONING PETITIONS: (The commissioners confirmed that the interpretation of the seven-day ruling being used by the planning staff/board was correct.) pa REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PETITION TO ABANDON A PORTION OF SR 1377, BRICKYARD ROAD, FROM THE STATE MAINTAINED SYSTEM: The North Carolina Department of Transportation requested the abandonment of a portion (2,060 linear feet) of SR 1377, Brickyard Road. The property owners have advised that the portion to be deleted from maintenance cuts through the interior of the brickyard and has no purpose or benefit. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE BROOK GLEN SUBDIVISION (completion of landscaping and surveying) & APPROVAL OF A SURETY BOND FOR CRESCENT RESOURCES, INC.,FOR THE POINT ON NORMAN, PHASE VI (completion of street improvements): Approval was given for: 1. Letter of Credit #0112 in the amount of $52,900 for the Brook Glen Subdivision. The credit letter is for the completion of landscaping and surveying. 2. Surety Bond #103360825 in the amount of $686,887.19 for The Point on Norman Subdivision, Phase VI. The bond is for the completion of street improvements. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR’S CONTRACT: (Dr. Perry Bartelt’s contract extends from July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2001. His annual rate of pay will be $12,000 and paid in four (4) quarterly payments of $3,000.) 5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST REFUNDS & RELEASES: Releases for the Month of August, 2000 $ 108,115.40 County 57,343.14 Solid Waste Fees 729.00 E. Alex. County Fire #1 110.05 Shepherd’s Fire #2 24,687.90 3 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 106.92 All County Fire #4 3,456.56 Statesville City 11,044.45 Statesville Downtown 60.51 Mooresville Town 8,624.02 Mooresville Downtown 7.28 Mooresville School 1,734.50 Troutman 94.82 Harmony 48.51 Love Valley 67.74 Refunds for the Month of August, 2000 6,451.59 County 3,009.58 All County Fire #4 18.41 Statesville City 1,079.33 Mooresville Town 2,149.87 Mooresville School 194.40 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR DIGITAL MICROFILM READER PRINTERS: Evie Caldwell, the purchasing director, advised during the briefing that bid packages were sent to five vendors. One bid was received from Lason Information Management for $69,595.00. The Register of Deeds’ Office will receive four printers at $14,900 each for a total of $59,600. The library will receive one printer costing $9,995. 7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BALER LINER BIDS { (1) Allow Tri-State Services to withdraw its bid (2) Reject the McDonald Steel bid & (3) Allow the Purchase of Harris brand liners}: (See briefing minutes for a complete description of this request.) In accordance with a recommendation from Purchasing Agent Caldwell, the board agreed to: 1. Allow Tri-State to withdraw its bid. 2. Reject the McDonald Steel Bid. 3. Purchase Harris brand liners at this time. 8. REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF SOCIAL SERVICES OFFICE SPACE LEASES: Puasing Agent Caldwell explained the office space leases for DSS Adult Services and a section for the Welfare Division. Both leases are up for renewal. The two leases are for three-year periods (January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003) and each costs $2,000 per month, including janitorial services. There is a possibility the social services department will not need the space for the entire three years. It is felt, however, that other county departments will have a use for the space. 9. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A NEW CHILD WELFARE POSITION (Foster Care Social Worker III): During the briefing, the DSS Director requested permission to accept $48,018 for the creation of anew Social Worker III position. The new employee would assist in foster care and support services. 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #12 TO RECOGNIZE REVENUES AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES FOR COMPLETION OF THE NC CLEAN WATER BOND GRANT/WEST IREDELL WATER CORP.: The grant amount was $53,442. The amount appropriated for engineering was $33,122. Water sewer capital outlay was appropriated $20,320. 11. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #13TO APPROPRIATE $50,000 TO THE FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION AND TO RECOGNIZE $50,000 IN LEASE PAYMENTS RECEIVED: Finance Director Blumenstein said this budget amendment would allow the creation of a paper transaction to reduce the note receivable for the air van purchased last fiscal year. She said the county had title to the van and had given a security interest to BB&T. For a two-year period, the vehicle wiil be leased to the Firemen’s Association. Ownership will revert 4 | | to the association when the loan is retired. Instead of annual appropriations to the association, the county will make the loan principal and interest payments. 12. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #14 TO RE- APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE AT EMS: During the briefing session, Finance Director Blumenstein and EMS Director Tracy Jackson said this amendment was to re-appropriate funds ($43,765) for the purchase of computer hardware and software for the EMS Department. Blumenstein said field reporting hardware and software were approved in the 1999-00 budget, however, the funds were not encumbered at June 30, 2000 for the purchase. (The funding was not actually carried over to FY 2000-01.) Jackson said the equipment should improve the department's statistical reporting. He said that in the future the software for the field reporting might also be hooked into the billing department. 13. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH DIXIE GRADING REGARDING THE STUMPY CREEK PARK: (A complete description of this item can be found in the briefing minutes. The Support Services Director, Jim Vernon, requested a change order in the amount of $17,188.33.) 14. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2000 MINUTES 15. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SOFTWARE LEASE WITH VISION AIR MOBILE DATA: (A complete description of this request can be found in the briefing minutes.) The board gave permission for the staff to negotiate the lease with the understanding the county manager would make the final determination on the terms and conditions in the leasing documents. 16. REQUEST FROM THE IREDELL SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR PERMISSION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE BEAVER MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BMAP) WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 TO BE TAKEN FROM CONTINGENCY: (See briefing minutes for a description of this item.) 17, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PASS-THROUGH GRANT FOR THE JUVENILE VICTIM OFFENDER PROGRAM WITH PIEDMONT MEDIATION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #16: Line item 100 485 564 150 will be amended in the amount of $29,430 to recognize these state funds. REQUEST FOR A DECISION REGARDING A PROPOSAL FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO SECONDARY ROADS NOT ON THE STATE MAINTAINED SYSTEM: County Manager Mashburn said the county had received a request to participate in a paving participation project under the provisions of the state statutes. The residents of Deerfield Road wanted financial assistance from the county in bringing their road up to state standards for maintenance. Mashburn said the ramifications concerning this type of request were that the state had identified at least 128 miles of unpaved private roads in the county, and the residents of these roads might make a similar request. Mashburn said it was also unclear on how many miles of paved road, not included in state maintenance, existed. Gene Cloer, a resident of Deerfield Road, said the families had met and determined that if they came up with $650 per lot, the money would show how serious they were about getting the road paved. Cloer said some of the families had borrowed the money and were paying interest. He said. “We have right now -- I have in my hand $14,450.00 that we went to the bank, or whatever, to show you that we are wanting this road done.” He said some families had provided enough money to completely cover their portion of the road improvements. Grady Cheek said he also lived on a dirt road (142 Windforest Drive, Statesville, NC). He questioned where his taxes were going. He said citizens were paying gas taxes, automobile taxes, and property taxes. Commissioner Johnson said that counties in North Carolina were not given any gas tax money. He said the municipalities, the state, and the federal government had the usage of gas tax funds. Mr. Cheek said if the residents of Deerfield Road were assisted with their road, “that the county would have to do it for all.” Chairman Tice said road maintenance was a function of the state department of transportation. Mashburn said that in 1927, a law was passed that counties could not build and maintain public roads. This occurred because many counties had defaulted and the state took over the roads. A decree was issued stating that counties were prohibited, from that point forward, from spending public funds for that purpose. He said that in 1975, the State of North Carolina advised it would maintain all secondary roads that were not included in the state system for maintenance. The state stipulated it would not add any roads after 1975, to the state maintained list, unless they met the state standards. Mashburn said that in 1989, the board of commissioners started requiring developers to build roads that met the state standards. Mashburn said from 1975 to 1989, the developers were building roads the way they wanted. He said if the property owners did not ask the right questions, or didn’t know what questions to ask, they bought lots with inferior roads. In 1975, the state also passed a law (G.S. 153-205) that authorized the counties to finance paving participation projects. He said public funds could not be expended; however, the homeowners could be assessed over a period of time. Mashburn added that none of the county tax money that was collected could be used for the construction of roads. Commissioner Johnson said the manager had previously presented a proposal to set aside $210,000 annually from the interest earned on the fund balance to finance road improvements. He said the manager had given him a proposed repayment schedule for the loaning of the $210,000 annually over a seven-year period. He said there would be a deficit of over $700,000 in what the county loaned, and this would be $700,000 more than what the county would have received in repayment. He said that even if the property owners made a 25% down payment, over a ten year period there would be a deficit of $400,000. With a third down, there would be a $300,000 deficit. Over a five-year period, with a third down, a quarter ofa million dollars would be short, but at least the payments would start to become substantial. Johnson said, however, a person that could make this type of payment probably already had the money in the bank. Mr. Johnson said with so many mandates from the federal and state government it would be difficult to assist in the road improvements. He said that money would have to be taken from some other area. He added that $700,000 would pay for seven or more additional school classrooms. Johnson ended his remarks by saying that Jim Rand, with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, had said there were about 22 million dollars of unimproved roads in Iredell County. MOTION|by Commissioner Fortner to deny the request of Mr. Cloer and the Deerfield Road residents, based on the enormity of money the county would have to invest in road improvements. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS WELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE (3 announcements): |MOTION | by Commissioner Johnson to suspend the rules of procedure to allow an appointment to be made to the Welfare Reform Committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. Commissioner Johnson nominated Dan Wilemon as the mental health representative for the Welfare Reform Committee. Chairman Tice lmoved to appoint W appointments at the October 3, 2000, meeti ilemon by acclamation and to appoint the two at-large ng. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): N to postpone this appointment until th 0 nominations were submitted a € October 3 meeting. moved nd Chairman Tice VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. I-CARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Tice moved (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted and to postpone this appointment until the October 3 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: A written Feport was distributed to the board members, CLOSED SESSION: MOTION purpose of discussing property acquisition - y Chairman Tice to enter into clo Sed session for the G.S. 143-318.11] (a) (5). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: MOTION of Commissioners to: by Chairman Tice for the Iredell County Board Zz Decline the Offer to Purch Road. (One piece of tract being 0.7 acres ase Two (2) Pieces of P Property being 19.5 acres o at the entrance - - triangle of roperty Located on Lakeshore School n the east side of the entrance road and the other Perth and Wilson Lake Roads). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION NEXT MEETING: October 3, 2000, 5 Center, 200 South Center Street, States by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. in the Iredell County Government :00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., ville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: fdihic 3 Mtb Z Zul Alor LY a Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2000 gular Session on Tuesday, The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Re t Center (South Wing Conference October 3, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Governmen Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart hburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, County i Planner Lindsey Hobbs, Zoning Coordinator William Allison, Inspections/ Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Health Director Ray Rabe, Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, Recreation Director Robert Woody, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mas CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. PY CREEK PARK PROJECT: Support Services Director Jim bert Woody said Dixie Grading was nearing completion of its in would remain until next spring. Mr. \d be asked to do “dozer and pan work.” UPDATE ON THE STUM Vernon and Recreation Director Ro portion of work at Stumpy Creek. Vernon said one catch bas Vernon said employees from the solid waste department wou abilized. Commissioner Johnson asked if the soil was well compressed and st ompaction requirements for the Vernon said yes. He said Dixie Grading far exceeded the c ernon said, eventually, there He said the fields should be ready for use by next fall. V playing fields. soccer fields and three ball fields. would be three When asked about finances, Vernon said he was trying to devise a plan for “amenities,” 1.€., he project were diminishing. shelters, etc., since the funds for t UPDATE ON THE NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING: Vernon said Wilkie Construction had to find another steel erector. The company chosen now, to erect the steel, is in high demand and has to divide its time between projects. Mr. Vernon said one-third of the building Il be completed next. was “up.” The main center section wi Planner Lindsey Hobbs explained en PLANNING/ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS: County the two rezoning items. Commissioner Bowles asked what constituted a mobile home park. Hobbs said a special use permit, a site plan, and the park was treated as a “specifically treated entity.” Chairman Tice asked what types of notices were used in rezoning cases. hree different notices for each case. He said a Hobbs said the planning department used t perty owners, and a public sign was posted at the site, a letter was sent to the adjacent pro announcement was published in the newspaper. rch Road): Commissioner Johnson asked about a sign located off had called Mr. Johnson.) SIGNAGE (Pisgah Chu Pisgah Church Road. (The sign’s owner Hobbs said he understood, from another planning employee, the sign was in violation of the county’s zoning ordinance, due to its location. He said the planning department did not have a problem with the sign’s size. Mr. Johnson requested Mr. Hobbs to check on the sign and advise him of what needed to be done to bring it into compliance. REQUEST FROM PHIL MCLAIN TO LEASE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS JOY ACRES (Solid Waste Property) FOR FARMING: Solid Waste Director Weatherman said the 54.76 acres recently purchased for landfill use had previously been leased by Phil Mc Lain for farming. He said that out of the 54 acres, only 25 were suitable for farming activities. Weatherman said the county had no immediate use for the property, and he recommended approval of a leasing arrangement. County Manager Mashburn said the county attorney could prepare a year-to-year lease at $35 an acre. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S DENTAL & MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FEE SCHEDULE: Board of Health Chairman Mike Heinen, D.V.M., Health Director Ray Rabe, and Dental Assistant Supervisor Gerri Howell explained a request for new dental rates to become effective November 1.2000. Rabe said the new schedule was prompted by the necessity to invoice each dental procedure separately (“unbundling”). Rabe said the “unbundled” method would also mean 4 separate Medicaid reimbursement for each service. He continued by saying Medicaid would be invoiced according to the actual cost, but reimbursement would be at the Medicaid approved rate. Rabe said the patients would not be responsible for any differences in the charge and the reimbursement. Mr. Rabe said the health department provided dental services for children K-12th grade receiving Medicaid assistance. Flu vaccinations: Rabe said the health department was receiving the flu v accine ina “delayed fashion.” He said the health staff might have to prioritize people with the worst needs for the shot REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH’S RESOLUTION REGARDING BODY PIECING REGULATIONS: Dr. Heinen said the health board approved a resolution regarding body piercing regulations on September 15, 2000. He said the health board and staff wanted endorsement of the resolution by the commissioners. Heinen said the resolution was requesting the enactment of state laws to regulate the operation of body piercing practitioners, similar to the laws for tatoo practitioners. Heinen cited numerous life-threatening ilinesses that could occur by body piercing practitioners using unsanitary equipment. Dr. Heinen said some tatoo practitioners attended the health board meeting, and they were in favor of regulations. (Rabe added the health sanitarians inspected the tatoo establishments and permits were issued for the businesses to operate.) REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF COMMISSARY AND SEIZED FUNDS & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #18 TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT: Chief Deputy Proctor said the sheriff had two inmate crews that picked up trash and litter. In the past, the trash was bagged and left along the road sides for state transportation employees to pick up. Proctor said the department wanted to purchase a $4,025 tandem axle dump trailer (6x12) to haul the trash since the bags sometimes came undone before the state could haul them away. Next, Proctor said the department Ww anted to purchase a $2,837.41 radio repeater (45 watt) to enhance communication inside the jail. In addition, a $1,590 intercom unit, to be used in the lobby area, was included in the request. All three items (trailer/radio repeater/intercom) will be purchased from commissary funds. Out of seized funds, Proctor requested to purchase a$11 485 “Krimesite” Scope Direct View Kit. Proctor said the kit could be used in the day or night time to collect fingerprints at crime scenes (The kit makes digitized fingerprint photos that have been tested in court.) When asked how successful law enforcement agencies were in apprehending suspects by the use of fingerprinting, Proctor said the system was not that effective in the past. Now, however, he 2 1. = 3 8. 9. said that with the Automated Fingerprint Information System (AFIS) more success had been made. He said all new suspects had their fingerprints digitized and various law enforcement agencies were trying to digitize older fingerprints. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #20 REGARDING RENOVATIONS OF THE FORMER EMS BUILDING ON TRADD STREET: Support Services Director Jim Vernon described the renovations needed to convert the former E MS base into space for the sheriff's department. It was explained the building layout was current! y intwo sections (vehicle bay and employee quarters). The sheriff's department plans to move office staff into the front portion of the building. A physical fitness area, to be used by off-duty employees, will be in the back. The following listing, compiled by Vernon, explains the renovation work and associated cost. (To accomplish the $42,655 of work, $18,700 will be transferred out of seized funds, and $23,955 will be drawn from the contingency fund.) Office Furniture New carpet for entire building “Note-Does not include removal of old carpet To save considerably, we plan to use Community Service workers or possible working inmates Quote: Shoemaker's Carpet $ 18,693.82 $ 2,542.48 - Alarm system for building Quote: Alarm South Tint front windows for security Quote: Tint Works Solar Works 5. Prime and repaint all interior walls 6. 7. Fix lock on walk in safe Modular walis and Office furniture Quote: Gary's Locksmith initial cost $ 955.00 monitoring/month $ 59.95 monitoring/year $ 719.00 $ 780.00 500.00 $ Included in #1 $ 100.00 New fluorescent light fixtures for office (see price #9 included) Insulate interview room walis for soundproofing $ 800.00 10. Replace Ceiling tiles-drop ceiling-paint other ceiling- instail solid door (see price #9 included) 11. 1. Close in rear bay area, biock off Storage area, includes: 13. Wire building for telephone and computers $ 250.00 14. Install fiber optic line form Sheriff's Office a. 8 - 2x4 lights, no electrical wiring b. close in 4 doors Cc. hardi board outside d. included materiai/labor “Note-does not include inside wo or electrical wiring Quote: Charles Harris 2. Provide heat & air Conditioning a. 3 ton heat pump b. If need to resize 9as pipe C. roof curbing Quote: Reavis Refrigeration rk on wall, painting, $ 5,800.00 $ 5,400.00 4,500.00 500.00 400.00 PAA (no inside work for phones or computers) Quote: Calvin York - York Communications Misc & Cont. 10% $ 3,877.06 Total “$42,654.00 = ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:40 p.m. Approval: Che SFw CIC. $ 2,236.64, Sub-Total $38,776.94 “lerk to the Board | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 3, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, County Planner Lindsey Hobbs, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION|]by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following revisions. Additions: @Call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 17, 2000, 7:00 p.m. in Reference to the Acceptance and Usage of Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds in the Amount of $35,377 @Presentation of an International City/County Manager’s Association (ICMA) Plaque to the County Manager for 25 Years of Service in County Government Deletions: @ Update on Stumpy Creek Park (See briefing minutes regarding this matter.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGER'S ASSOCIATION (ICMA) PLAQUE TO THE COUNTY MANAGER FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT: ICMA is an association that through annual dues assists local government managers and administrators. Due to Joel Mashburn, the Iredell County Manager, accruing 25 years of service in local government, a plaque was mailed to him from ICMA. Chairman Tice presented the plaque to Mashburn and thanked him for his many years of service. (Mashburn assumed his Iredell County position in February of 1988. Prior to this appointment, he worked in Greenville County, South Carolina (four years), Henderson County, North Carolina ( five years), and Macon County, North Carolina (four years). PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; PISGAH CHURCH ROAD AREA, CASE #0009-1 FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO RU-R, RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (59 acres located along Pisgah Church Road & Slingerland Drive): Planner Hobbs said several property owners (100%), representing eight different parcels, had requested the rezoning. The existing/surrounding land use is residential, bona-fide farm, and vacant. Mr. Hobbs said that prior to the planning board meeting, the request involved 84 acres (42 different parcels) and that 84% of the property owners were in favor. During the planning board meeting, however, two property owners requested withdrawals from the petition. The planning board went ahead and approved the original request in a 6-2 vote. The applicant later agreed to exclude the two properties owned by individuals requesting to be withdrawn from the petition. (The planning staff had no concerns about the two withdrawals since they boundary. With the two parcels deleted, 100% of were on the outside perimeter of the request the owners are in favor of the request.) Linda Stewart said she was a property owner in favor of the request. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. from RA, Residential Agricultural to RU-R, Iredell County Planning Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0009-1 Rural Residential District as recommended by the in a public hearing. NON-OWNER REZONING REQUEST; WILLIAMSBURG ROAD AREA, CASE #0009-2 FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO RA (CUD), RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT (976 acres along Williamsburg Road and Sloan Wooten Road): (Due to this case involving conditional uses, the individuals wishing to speak were swom in by Chairman Tice.) Hobbs said several property owners (83%) were desiring to rezone property in the William signed the petition and 4 owners di the existing/surrounding lan 2000, the planning board unan requested in conjunction with the case were: #1 Mobile H sburg Road area. He continued by saying 19 different owners id not. Out of 32 different parcels, 27 were in favor. Hobbs said d uses were residential, bona-fide farm, and vacant. On September 6, imously recommended approval. Mr. Hobbs said the conditional uses ome Parks and Landfills were not permitted and #2 there would be a one-acre minimum lot size. Doug Prevette, a property owner i rezoning. He emphasized the request did not nvolved in the request, said he and his wife supported the intend to restrict mobile homes. Prevette said, however, the petitioners wanted to “keep absentee ownership of mobile homes” from being allowed. Ricky Yountz Hobbs said yes. He said the difference because they were considered business entities. Yountz asked if he could sell property, ¢ asked if property owners would be allowed to rent their own property. for mobile home parks and their exclusion was .g., an acre of land with a mobile home on it. Hobbs said yes, this would be permissible. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION| by Commissioner Fortner to approve the rezoning request of Case #0009-2 from RA, Residential Agricultural to RA (CUD) Residential Agricultural C onditional Uses. The conditional uses being: #1 Mobile Home Parks and Landfills are not permitted. #2 There will be a one-acre minimum lot size. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following eleven (11) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. 1. REQUEST FOR THE RELEASE OF THE FOLLOWING SURETY BONDS & CASH BOND 1. Release of Surety Bond #B2873807 for Wildlife Bay, Phase I, on Wildlife Road in the amount of $189,500 (street improvements have been completed) 2. Release of Surety Bond #B2931375 for Wildlife Bay, Phase Il, on Wildlife Road in the amount of $64,745 (street improvements have been completed) 3. Release of Surety Bond #B2958680 for Hawks Bay on April Road & Winwood Lane in the amount of $288,590 (street improvements have been completed) 4. Release of Cash Bond #28587 for Harbor Watch, Section VI, on Harbor Ridge Drive in the amount of $21,000 (street improvements have been completed) 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S DENTAL & MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FEE SCHEDULE: The approved fee schedule is as follows. sais earsce Cosy Health Dente Fees For Services — - - Allied Health Division ei Tec: a, oar i, CHD? Medicai sh Ge bag Skene CRITONS 9, = iis, | Sewmeuk| Fe : Initial Oral yy 50.00 38.00 Recall Exam 29.00 28.00 Emergency Exam &or if time spent on uncooperative pt. 39.00 38.00 ‘fe Complete Series X-rays 75.00 — 4 Periapical X-ray nee 14.00 14.00 a Periapical - Two or More | _ 12.00 1000 ©~=— | Occlusal P.A. [24.00 | oC - Bitewings - Single Film 12.00 10.00 a Bitewings x 2 23.00 ed | Bitewings x 4 42.00 elt | Panorex X-rays | 60.00 ae Prophy (Adult) age 13 and older a | lk Prophy (Child) age 13 and under | 38.00 26.00 : Prophy wiFluoride (Child) age 13 and under 51.00 41.00 | Prophy ~/Fluoride Varnish (Child) age 13 and under | _ 20.00 19.00 oe Prophy w/Fluoride (Adult) age 13 and older | _ 62.00 43.00 a Sealants 32.00 32.00 | Root Planning/Scale (ea. quad.) 141.00 43.00 | Gross Scale - Perio 103.00 4 | Periodontal Maint. Tx. 77.00 38.00 oo ~~ | Space Maint. Fixed - Unilateral 175.00 115.00 ca | Space Maint. Fixed - Bilateral 180.00 173.00 Amalgam | Surf. Primary 60.00 58.00 —| Amalgam 2 Surf. Primary 81.00 $1.00 Amalgam 3 Surf. Primary 102.00 102.00 Amalgam 4 Surf. Primary 115.00 115.00 Amalgam 1 Surf. Perm. 66.00 58.00 Amalgam 2 Surf. Perm. 83.00 $1.00 Amalgam 3 Surf. Perm. 102.00 102.00 ~—*«| Amalgam 4 Surf. Perm. i 115.00 Resin | Surf. Ant. 78.00 58.00 Resin 2 Surf. Ant. 95.00 $3.00 Resin 3 Surf. Ant. 120.00 102.00 Resin 4 Surf. Ant. 141.00 Li a | Resin 1 Surf. Poster. Primary 75.00 58.00 Resin 1 Surf. Poster. Perm. 84.00 58.00 : ‘Matte Cat-3. Codes: Se" NeieSa:. a5 2 DES Medicai vie i ioe, BS tie Pi ceil cea po ta ay ' D2386 Resin 2 Surface Perm. 115.00 D2381 Resin 2 Surface Prim. 83.00 D2387 Resin 3+ Surface Perm. 143.20 D2336 Resin Crown - Prim. 68.50 D2940 Sedative Filling 19.00 D3220 Pulpotomy - Excl. Rest ~ $3.00 D2930 SSC - Primary 115.00 D2931 SSC - Permanent 173.00 D2950 Crown Buildup 78.00 D2951 Pin Placement 20.20 D2970 Temporary Crown 60.57 D3110 Pulp Cap Direct 16.00 D3310 RCT - Anterior 185.99 D3330 RCT — Molar 404.00 D7110 Ext. — Primary & Perm. 56.00 ‘ ; ‘ D7120 Ext. - Each Additional Tooth 76.00 56.00 D7210 Surg. Ext. - Erupted 136.00 58.00 D7220 Soft Tis. Impact 97.00 64.00 D7230 Partial Bony Impact 130.00 90.82 D7240 Bony Impact 250.00 121.27 D7241 Bony Impact w/compl. 300.00 151.60 D7250 Resid. Roots - Unerupted 120.00 52.86 D7510 1 & D Intra Oral 90.00 19.00 D9110 Emerg. Pallative Tx. 35.00 23.00 D9230 Analgesia 39.00 26.00 D9610 Drug Inject. 48.00 13.22 D9630 Other Drug/Med. 26.00 16.00 Notes: » Medicaid reimbursements are based on an updated list as of August 29, 2000. > Our in-house computer system will write a discount allowance for any amount not covered by Medicaid and the patient will not be required to pay the difference. 3. REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH’S RESOLUTION REGARDING BODY PIECING REGULATIONS: The commissioners endorsed the following resolution. WHEREAS, the Iredell County Health Department is charged in state law with identifying and reducing health risks in the community, and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health and staff consider the continuing and growing craze of body piercing by unregulated practitioners a health risk in the community; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Health Department is charged in state law with promoting healthy lifestyles; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health and staff consider the current trend of extensive body piercing by unregulated practitioners a potentially unhealthy lifestyle; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Health Department is charged in state law with promoting a safe and healthy environment; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health and staff consider the regulation of body piercing a necessary means of promoting a safe and healthy environment in Iredell County and throughout the state of North Carolina; and | WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Health and staff do not consider the establishment of county regulations as a satisfactorily effective control measure for this public health risk; NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Health respectfully requests state and local elected leaders move rapidly toward the passage and implementation of state law and regulations to control the operation of body piercing practitioners in a manner similar to that for tatoo practitioners in North Carolina. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #17 PERTAINING TO THE RECREATION DEPT. AUDIT (1999-2000) RESULTING IN UNSPENT FUNDS PLUS REVENUES IN EXCESS OF THE BUDGET BY $65,480 AND FOR REAPPROPRIATION & TRANSFER TO THE STUMPY CREEK RESERVE FUND: This amendment will appropriate $16,370 to the Stumpy Creek Reserve Fund and direct $49,110 to the Parks Capital Reserve Fund. 5. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO TRANSFER COMMISSARY AND SEIZED FUNDS & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #18 TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: From commissary funds: 1. $4,025 for the purchase of a 6 x 12 tandem axle dump trailer 2. $2,837 for the purchase of a 45 watt radio repeater 3. $1,590 for the purchase of an intercom unit From seized funds: 4. $11,485 for the purchase of a “Krimesite” Scope Direct View Kit 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #19 FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF AD VALOREM TAXES & SALES TAXES COLLECTED IN THE PRIOR YEAR WHICH ARE RESTRICTED FOR SCHOOL CAPITAL OUTLAY & TO ADJUST THE YEAR 2000 COPS INTEREST PAYMENT TO ACTUAL: This amendment will allow the following adjustments. Existing Change Amended 104880 499500 Appropriated Fund Balance (2,549,492 (195,490) (2,744,482) 100700 560010 [redell-Statesville COPS Payments 3,132,585 54,936 3,187,521 100700 580002 Iredell-Statesville Future Capital 2,295,552 116,956 2,412,508 100700 560210 MGSD - COPs Payments 270,780 9,693 280,473 100700 580085 MGSD-Future Capital 401,740 13,905 415,645 7, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #20 REGARDING RENOVATIONS OF THE FORMER EMS BUILDING ON TRADD STREET: This amendment will allow the following adjustments. | | Existing Change Amended 104880 499401 Appro. Fund Bal-Seized Funds (109,653) (18,700) (128,353) 100480 530200 Contingency Fund 196,000 (23,955) 172,045 100510 532500 Main & Repairs-Buildings/Grounds 16,840 23,955 40,795 | 100510 580008 Capital Outlay Equipment 327,542 18,700 346,242 | (See briefing minutes for more information on the proposed work to be accomplished and items to be purchased.) 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A $5,660 GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #21 (North Carolina Department of Correction - Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) - Administered by Appropriate Punishment Options for the purchase of two computers & two printers): Grant funds ($5,660) have been awarded to the CJPP for the purchase of two computers and two printers. The grant period extends from October 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. 9, REQUEST FROM PHIL MCLAIN TO LEASE THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS JOY ACRES (Solid Waste Property) FOR FARMING: Approval was given for Phil McLain to lease 25 acres at $35 an acre for farming. The land is not needed by the solid waste department, at the present, and the leasing practice will be done on a year-to-year basis. : | | 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2000 MINUTES 11. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2000, 7:00 P.M., IN REFERENCE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND USAGE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,377 CONTINUED DISCUSSION/ACTION REGARDING THE WATER ASSISTANCE REQUEST FROM THE RESIDENTS OF WOODBRIDGE ROAD: County Manager Mashburn reviewed the history behind this request. He said that on April 4, 2000, Mrs. JoAnn James appeared before the board on behalf of 39 families requesting assistance with a water problem in her neighborhood. Mrs. James approached West Iredell Water and was told a water line extension could be made at a cost of $53,000. The company said it would supply $20,000 if the residents paid the remainder. At the April 4 meeting, property assessments as provided by General Statute 153A-185, were discussed. Mashburn said many of the residents were retired and had low incomes. It was for this reason, the county tried to obtain a grant from the Rural Economic Development Center. The grant request, however, was rejected. Mr. Mashburn said he felt a grant application to the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office would probably also be denied due to the county’s economic status. Mashburn said that if the commissioners chose to participate in the water project, the county attorney would need to write a preliminary assessment resolution. After this, a public hearing would be needed. MOTION|by Commissioner Stewart to approve the Woodbridge Road community's request for a water line extension project due to (1) the information supplied by the residents about the water quality and (2) West Iredell Water’s willingness to financially assist in the amount of $20,000, and for the property owners to be assessed their share of the costs as the law provided. Commissioner Fortner asked for a clarification on the water quality. Stewart said the April 4 commissioners’ minutes stated that Mrs. James had mentioned her sinks and bathtubs were covered with iron stains. She said the minutes also indicated that James’ daughter didn’t like to drink and shower in the water due to the discoloration and odor. Also, that Mrs. James had spent $2,700 for a third well to be drilled, but still had to purchase water to drink, cook, and wash clothes. Fortner reiterated what she had told the residents at the April 4 meeting. This was that a representative with the Air Drilling Company had said there was a device that could be purchased to eliminate the iron problem. Stewart said Mrs. James had been given an estimate of $1,400 for a softener. Mrs. Stewart said that in April, Mrs. James was hesitant to spend more money due to the community experiencing so many different problems with the water, e.g., water pressure, mud, discoloration and that some families had to share wells. Commissioner Johnson said the health department had performed a random testing on 25% of the wells and only one showed a high iron content. Johnson said the county’s environmental health supervisor had previously said that iron was a nuisance but not a health hazard. Mrs. Fortner added that at a previous meeting, a group of citizens had been denied assistance on a road improvement project. She said that similar to the road business, the county could not afford to get into the water business. Fortner said many people in the county had well problems. Mrs. Stewart said that during her tenure on the board, that several neighborhoods had been assisted with various property owners’ assessment projects. She said a precedent had been set. VOTING: Ayes - 2 (Bowles/Stewart); Nays - 3. | ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HISTORICAL PROPERTIES COMMISSION (3 appts.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Robert Woody and Keith Holland. No other nominations were submitted. MOTION) by Chairman Tice to appoint Woody and Holland, and to postpone the remaining appointment until such time as the Historical Properties Chairman submitted the name of a candidate. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. YOUTH HOME BOARD (1 appt.): Chairman Tice nominated Kim Teal. No other nominations were submitted. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to appoint Kim Teal to the Youth Home Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. I-CARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Commissioner Steve Johnson. Johnson said he would accept the “public official” appointment but reserved the right to appoint someone else for the I-CARE Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. WELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE (2 appts.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved to postpone the appointments until the October 17 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT DSS Expansion: The manager said the staff was reviewing architect resumes for the DSS expansion process. (Interviews will begin soon.) Library Feasibility Study: Architectural firms are also being reviewed for the library. Mashburn said, however, that before the final design work could be done for library improvements, a decision needed to be made on whether or not an expansion would occur at the present site, or if a total relocation would occur. Architectural recommendations for both the library and DSS will be shared with the commissioners. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Economic Development - G.S. 143.318.11 (a) (4), Chairman Tice |moved] to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION - - NO ACTION TAKEN FROM THE CLOSED SESSION) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October [7, 2000, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approval: Uta L2, 4 2ooe io Derre Cac Aj (Clerk to the Board / IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, October 17, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein (left during the meeting due the illness of a family member), Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Subdivision Administrator William Allison, Emergency Management Director Larry Dickerson, Fire Marshal Chuck Gallyon, County Assessor Brent Weisner, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. PLANNING & ZONING MATTERS: During the explanations for the planning matters on the agenda, Commissioner Johnson said he had been telephoned in reference te a sign in the northern end of the county (Prospect Road and Hwy. 115). Johnson said he understood the sign was in compliance with the state department of transportation’s guidelines, but it did not comply with Iredell County’s Zoning Ordinance. Several other commissioners said they also had been called about the sign. Planning Supervisor Ron Smith said the entire sign ordinance was being reviewed. He said a committee was specifically examining off-premises signs for businesses and churches. The commissioners did not take any official action regarding the sign matter. They did, however, ask the staff to devote a little more attention to the section pertaining to off-premises signage when reviewing the ordinance for possible revisions. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER REFUNDS & RELEASES: County Assessor Brent Weisner explained the September tax refunds and releases. In reference to another matter, he told the board members that delinquent tax account information had been sent to the Interstate Collection Agency. This company will assist in the collection of delinquent taxes. The first step the agency will take is a written letter, and a sample copy will be sent to each commissioner. Mr. Weisner said that, typically, delinquent taxpayers were sent three notices before garnishment occurred. He said $10 was added to the accounts when garnishment happened, to pay for two certified letters. Weisner added that his department was ahead of last year in the collection of delinquent tax accounts. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:05 p.m. Approved: Ylnenib ty 2e00 Pl awl Mrmr, Cpl. Clerk to the Board | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October 17, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: [MOTION] by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following addition (appointment before the board). *Allowing Mr. Gene Houpe, an Individual Seeking the Office of County Commissioner, to Speak Regarding Economic Industrial Incentives and the Proposed Revisions to the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Program Policy. Commissioner Fortner voiced concerns about allowing a candidate seeking the office of county commissioner to speak regarding an agenda item one month before the election She said it was highly irregular. Commissioner Johnson said he understood Mrs. Fortner’s concerns; however, he did not feel it was fair to ask Mr. Houpe to surrender his rights as a private citizen simply because he had filed for public office. Chairman Tice said she had made the motion to allow Mr. Houpe to speak in recognition of his rights as a private citizen and not as a commissioner candidate. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Fortner). APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD: Mr. Gene Houpe said he was at the meeting as a concerned taxpayer. Houpe said he supported the county’s industrial incentive program, and he felt the county needed to be progressive in industrial recruitment. Mr. Houpe said he understood the incentive policy was scheduled for revisions. He requested for the differences between the original policy and the revised version to be explained. Houpe also asked for the board to consider including additional items to the incentive policy. He mentioned a clause about consistency (equal and consistent parameters) from one case to another. Mr. Houpe said he would also like for some type of proof to be shown if a business came before the board saying another county had made an incentive offer. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. | | | CONSIDERATION OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND USAGE OF A $35,377 LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FROM THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE: Sgt. Neil Hayes, with the sheriff's department, said permission was given on August 15, 2000, to apply for this grant. He said the funds would be used to purchase seven in-car cameras and accessories (lapel microphones and video tapes). Commissioner Johnson asked what fund would supply the local ten percent match of $3,538. Sgt. Hayes said 90% ($31,839) of the grant was in federal funds. He said the 10% match of $3.538 would come from the drug-seized fund. No one else spoke and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. 77 for the items MOTION)by C ommissioner Johnson to approve the expenditure of the $35.3 tch to be derived from the drug-seized fund. described by Sgt. Hayes and for the ten percent ma VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COHMENT AGENDA-——— agenda [MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the following seven (7) consent VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. items. ‘. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #22 TO RECOGNIZE ADDITIONAL RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,990 & APPROVAL OF A PASS-THROUGH OF THE FUNDS TO THE IREDELL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY: Existing Change Amended (80,000) (15,990) (95,990) 104485 434200 Rural Operating Assistance Program 80,000 15.990 95,990 100485 574258 Iredell Transportation Authority a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BU DGET AMEN DMENT #23 TO APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE FROM THE 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE FUND TO CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR THE VISION AIR SOFTWARE INTERFACE: Existing Change Amended 384880 499500 Appropriated Fund Balance (12,300) (8,170) (20,479) 380545 537508 Contracted Services 228,425 8,170 236,595 ms REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LETTEROF CREDIT, RELEASE OFA CASH BOND, AND RENEWAL OF A LETTER OF CREDIT: 1. Letter of Credit #01 13, for the Spring Forest Subdivision located on Sain Road, off Hwy. 64 East, in the amount 0 4 water system and street improvements. Release of a Cash Bond was approved for the Deer Valley Subdiv ision, Phase II, located off Brawley Road in the amount of $1,400 for seeding that has been completed. lof Letter of Credit #871 106 297 for the Davidson Point Subdiv ision located dges Farm Road, in the amount of $1,610,712.60 was tility installation, and engineering. f $305,000 was approved for the completion of ty 3. Renewa off Mecklenburg Hwy., along Bri approved for street construction, u 4. REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT APPROVAL OF A PORTION OF SR 1479, WILSON LAKE ROAD FROM THE STATE MAINTAINED SYSTEM, DUE TO A REALIGNMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF LAKE SHORES ELEMENTARY AND LAKE SHORES MIDDLE SCHOOL: The district engineer with the N.C. Department of Transportation requested state maintenance abandonment 0 faportion of SR 1479, Wilson Lake Road. The portion for abandonment has a total of 493 linear feet. The NCDOT requested withdrawal of state maintenance, on the portion, to allow the school system to e intersection for safety purposes. realign th >, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NORTH CAROLINA LOCAL FIREMEN’S RELIEF FUND APPOINTEES: Fire Marshal Chuck Galiyon explained, during the briefing session, that each year the volunteer fire departments completed an NC Rural Fire District Report of Fire Conditions. The names of the following firemen were submitted for appointments, by the board of commissioners, as Firemen’s Relief Fund Trustees in the #3 and #4 categories. NORTH CAROLINA RURAL FIRE DISTRICT REPORT OF FIRE CONDITIONS LOCAL FIREMEN’S RELIEF FUND Department B& F/Troutman Central Cool Springs Ebenezer Harmony Lake Norman Monticello Mt. Mourne Shepherds South Iredell Trinity Union Grove Wayside West Iredell 2000 #3 Joe E. Clodfelter Nelson Cook J.W. Page Wayne Smith Kent Green Suzie Delph Lee Johnson Richard Daye William B. Church Bruce Kennerly Kent Moore Nolen Shoemaker Richard Oldfield Tom Poston #4 Paul Henkel Jim Reavis R. Morris Overcash Harry Frye Timothy Frye Edward A. Neel Mary Summers Gary Craven Donald W. McClain Dale Burgess Curtis Daniels Jody Hoots Kenneth Hall Tommy McNeely 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER REFUNDS & RELEASES: Releases: County Solid Waste Fees E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 Shepherd’s Fire #2 Mt. Mourne Fire 43 All County Fire #4 Statesville Statesville Downtown Mooresville Mooresville Downtown Mooresville School Troutman Harmony Love Valley Refunds: County All County Fire #4 Shepherd’s Fire #2 Solid Waste Fees Statesville Mooresville Mooresville School $46,614.25 5,076.00 20.83 356.54 101.21 1,740.23 11,856.89 0 9,393.68 68.04 2,709.83 323.18 0 0 227.66 13.81 4.49 84.00 35.67 161.73 41.88 $78,260.68 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 3, 2000 MINUTES ee Riise REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM POLICY: County Manager Joel Mashburn said G.S. 158- 7.1 granted the authority for cities and counties to have incentive policies. (He then read the statute for the members of the audience.) Attorney Pope said G.S. 158-7.1 was challenged in the Maready vs. City of ‘Winston Salem \awsuit. He said the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld the use of incentives and found there was authority, provided that a public hearing was held as dictated in the statute. Pope said the existing, and the revised Iredell County policy for industrial incentives, required public hearings. Mr. Pope said he would address Mr. Houpe’s earlier statements. In reference to consistency, Pope said one purpose of having a written policy was to insure some lev el of fairness. He said that at one time, the county used an unwritten, vague policy. Pope said an unwritten policy was good for flexibility; however, there was a desire to use as much consistency as possible. Mr. Pope said the current and revised policy offered some “wiggle” room, and this was because some industries were more attractive than others. He said some industries had a different quality of work force and some consumed massive quantities of water and other natural resources. Pope said the incentive policy was somewhat flexible because of these issues. In reference to the proof of offer from other counties, Mr. Pope said that to his knowledge, nothing written had ever been requested. He said many times, the county was not competing or going “head to head” with another county in North Carolina, but rather it was competing with another state, ¢.g., Alabama, Georgia, or South Carolina. Mr. Pope acknowledged, however, that at other times, in-state counties were trying to recruit the same industry. Attorney Pope said the county had sought evidence that an incentive was necessary to acquire a specific industry. Pope said the evidence was usually given by the economic developers, e.g., Jeff McKay, Melanie O. Underwood, or the brokers involved. Mr. Pope said written proof might be something that could be requested in the future. He mentioned that in the past, industrial incentives had been used sparingly; plus not all industries even asked for them. Mashburn said industries seeking incentives had to receive a favorable recommendation by either the Greater Statesville Development Corporation (Jeff McKay) or the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (Melanie O. Underwood). Mr. Mashburn said every approved incentive was reduced to a legal contract written by the county attorney and the industry’s attorney. Mashburn said the industry agreed to do certain things and so did the county. Mr. Mashburn said the county was released from its obligations if the industry did not fulfill its commitments. Mr. Mashburn then summarized the revisions to the incentive policy. He mentioned that in paragraph three, there were examples of ways the industries could be assisted, e.g.. site preparation, cost of land, and job training. He said Economic Developer Melanie O. Underwood had previously mentioned concerns about this section. Mashburn went on to say that during the agenda briefing, Commissioner Johnson suggested the exampies could be deleted and the policy could be written to indicate that county funds would be used in a manner consistent with G.S. 158-7.1. Mashburn explained the following parameters in the revised policy. 1. An amount equal to.376% of the capital investment may be used for incentive payments for a period of five years. Mr. Mashburn said if there was a $10 million facility, the industry would receive a $37,600 incentive, a year, for five years. He said this was comparable to the amount the industry would receive under the existing policy. The difference is that the .376 is easier to apply. (Presently, the tax rate is multiplied out and then 80% of this is multiplied out, times five years, and then divided by five for each year.) Mashburn said that if an industry was eligible for the $37,600 a year, that in order to receive 100% of the incentive, the industry would be required to pay an average wage that was 120% of the county’s average wage. He said this was also different from the current policy. (Under the current policy, a company paying | 10% of the county’s average wage is eligible for 100% of the incentive.) Mashburn said the current belief was that incentives shouldn’t be provided unless the industry was willing to pay at least 110% of the county’s average wage. He said one of the purposes of the policy was to raise the “bar” for wages being paid to county citizens. (The old policy had a 90% and 80% wage eligibility clause. These percentages have been deleted from the new policy.) 2. Ifa company’s investment exceeds $30 million in additional taxable base, the board of commissioners may authorize the extension of the years of eligibility to six years. Mashburn said this statement was not in the present policy. He said that in the current policy, the eligibility was five years, irregardless of the investment amount, as long as it was greater than $3 million. 3. A further component of the calculation will be based on the quality of the jobs created. The schedule below allocates percentage of participation for each level. Wage Rate Eligibility Rate Level I 120% of county average wage 100% eligible reimbursement Levelll 110% of county average wage 90% eligible reimbursement Mashburn said the policy was actually a guideline. He said it did not take away the board's ability to address special circumstances. Mr. Mashburn said the guideline gave the economic developers some assistance when dealing with industrial brokers. Commissioner Stewart asked how the policy would address companies that desired to develop in stages. She asked how the years of payback would occur. Mashburn said this would be part of the negotiating process. He said the county was in the process of negotiating a similar arrangement with a company at the present. Mr. Mashburn said the company had made a stipulated investment, but it had taken the industry several years to reach the investment point. Pope said an industry might want to do a $30 million investment in three $10 million stages. Mr. Pope said the best method for the industry to take would be for it to talk with the commissioners three times and get five years for each phase or stage. Pope said the contracts tried to define what was being promised. He said no industries received incentives until their commitments had been fulfilled. He said South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia gave incentives “up-front.” Stewart asked if the phased method could be incorporated into the policy. Pope said it could possibly be done. He said that each contract was customized to the company’s circumstances. Commissioner Johnson said he wanted to clarify that it was not the intent of the board, or the county’s economic developers, to offer incentives up-front. Johnson reiterated Mr. Pope’s statement about the county’s past history of using incentives on a sparse basis. Chairman Tice said the county’s two economic developers did an excellent job in working with prospective industries. Tice added that incentives were not offered unless they were absolutely necessary. Commissioner Stewart said she thought there was a perception that when a new industry was brought into the county and there wasn’t an adequate labor force, that more people moved here and an increase in the residential tax base occurred. She said that when this happened, an increased need for classrooms and county services occurred. Stewart said when incentives were approved for a company in this scenario that over the “long haul,” this assistance would actually start costing the county. She said the county needed to be careful in recruiting industries. Mrs. Stewart said new industries should only be brought into the county when there was an ample labor force already here -- not when more people would have to move here and then need classrooms and county services. Commissioner Johnson said Iredell County ranked in the top third of counties in the state on what was paid per student in current expense and capital expense. He said some of the factors contributing to the low tax rate were: (1) a relatively low amount of debt service (2) the sales tax revenues for counties +/- fifteen percent of Iredell’s size were 120 % of the average of those counties and (3) the tax base per capita was about 125% of counties Iredell’s size. He said some figures he had recently seen stated the tax base necessary to support one child in the local school system was about a half million dollars. Mr. Johnson said that at a recent Welfare Reform Committee meeting, a member from the Employment Security Commission had said the unemployment rate in Iredell County was up to five percent. Commissioner Stewart pointed out the county’s debt service had been increasing since 1988. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve the revisions, explained by the county manager, to the Iredell County Industrial Incentive Policy. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). The revised incentive policy will now be as follows. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES PROGRAM (IDIP) IREDELL COUNTY The County of Iredell, in cooperation with Harmony, Love Valley, Mooresville, Davidson. Statesville, or Troutman, may provide various financial incentives for companies seeking to locate or expand a business into Iredell County. This incentive program is designed to stimulate development by offsetting up-front costs associated with an industry location or expansion. The scope of the incentive package will be based on the follow ing criteria: ° Capital investment of at least $3 million. ° Creation of quality jobs with pay higher than the county’s average wages. * Environmentally clean. County funds may be used in a manner consistent with GS 158-7.1. The parameters defining the level of the contribution will be as follows: 1. An amount equal to .376% of the capital investment may be used for incentive payments for a period of five years. Ifa company's investment exceeds $30 million in additional taxable base, the board of commissioners may authorize the extension of the years of eligibility to six years. a A further component of that calculation will be based on the quality of the jobs created. The schedule below allocates percentage of participation for each level. tN Wage Rate Eligibility Rate Level I 120% of county average wage 100% eligible reimbursement Level II 110% of county average wage 90% eligible reimbursement The following procedure will be used by industry in requesting industrial dev elopment incentive awards: :. Must receive a favorable recommendation from the Greater Statesville Development Corporation or the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce. “ Must be willing to appear before the public at a hearing for the purpose of receiving input on the proposed incentive. 3. Must receive favorable vote from board of commissioners following the public hearing. 4. Must be willing to enter into a formal agreement with the county to stipulate the commitment of the industry and the county. Must be willing to reimburse the county if at anytime a court of last appeal determines that incentive payments are in violation of the constitution or the law. ws (Initially adopted by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on December 2, 1997. Revised & Approved by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on October 17, 2000.) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Commissioner Fortner nominated Don Searcy for a reappointment on this committee. MOTION) by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Searcy by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. WELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE (2 appts.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Ann Campbell for a reappointment. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved jto close the nominations. appoint Campbell by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining appointment until the Nov ember 6 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: A written report was delivered to each commissioner by the manager. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m NEXT MEETING: Monday, November 6, 2000, 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. yin’ Mr CMe Clerk to the Board Approved: yiwh l, ’ Aho L : IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Monday, November 6, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice M. Stewart Absent: Alice T. Fortner (due to illness) Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, Chief Deputy Rodney Prooter, Planning Director Ron Smith, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, DSS Director Don Wall. and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. A request to purchase a seized 1999 Lincoln Navigator by using $7,500 in federal equity sharing funds to pay off a lien. (The 1999 Navigator would replace a vehicle already in the law enforcement fleet.) Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor said the sheriff's office desired to replace a 1990 Nissan Maxima with a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. Proctor said the approximate value of the Navigator, seized in a federal narcotics investigation, was $35,000. He said there was. however, a lien in the amount of $7,500. Proctor said the narcotics division would use the Navigator in routine law enforcement duties. Due to the Navigator’s value, Commissioner Johnson asked about the possibility of selling the vehicle. Proctor said there were three options for the vehicle. He said if Iredell County retained the vehicle, the laws stipulated that the county would have to possess it for two or three years before it could be sold. He said if the county chose not to keep the vehicle, a federal agency could take use of it. Proctor said the last option was for the vehicle to be returned to the creditor for the lien. Commissioner Stewart asked if the vehicle had been seized in Iredell County. Proctor said he was not sure where the vehicle was seized. He said that when Iredell County joined in the Multi-County Drug Task Force, there were stipulations saying that Iredell would receive part of any seized items. 2. A request to purchase two Krimesite Direct View Fingerprint Scopes for $22,972. Proctor said the sheriff's department had been given permission on October 3, 2000, to purchase one Krimesite kit in the amount of $11,485. Mr. Proctor said the sheriff desired to have two more kits to be used by the employees serving as “on-call” crime scene technicians. He said if more kits could be obtained, the employees would not have to share the kit approved for purchase in October, and the technicians would not have to travel back to the sheriff's office when the equipment was needed -- they could keep a kit in their vehicle. (Similar to the lien payoff on the Navigator, the Krimesite kits would be purchased with seized funds.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE BIDS (18 cars, 4 mid-size cargo vans, | pick up, & 2 refurbished Army trucks): Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell explained that on October 30, 2000, vehicle bids were opened for several departments. She said that in reference to 1 } | | ! | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Monday, November 6, 2000, 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice M. Stewart Absent: Alice T. Fortner (due to illness) Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, Planning Director Ron Smith, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, DSS Director Don Wall, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. A request to purchase a seized 1999 Lincoln Navigator by using $7,500 in federal equity sharing funds to pay off a lien. (The 1999 Navigator would replace a vehicle already in the law enforcement fleet.) Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor said the sheriff's office desired to replace a 1990 Nissan Maxima with a 1999 Lincoln Navigator. Proctor said the approximate value of the Navigator, seized in a federal narcotics investigation, was $35,000. He said there was, however, a lien in the amount of $7,500. Proctor said the narcotics division would use the Navigator in routine law enforcement duties. Due to the Navigator’s value, Commissioner Johnson asked about the possibility of selling the vehicle. Proctor said there were three options for the vehicle. He said if Iredell County retained the vehicle, the laws stipulated that the county would have to possess it for two or three years before it could be sold. He said if the county chose not to keep the vehicle, a federal agency could take use of it. Proctor said the last option was for the vehicle to be returned to the creditor for the lien. Commissioner Stewart asked if the vehicle had been seized in Iredell County. Proctor said he was not sure where the vehicle was seized. He said that when Iredell County joined in the Multi-County Drug Task Force, there were stipulations saying that Iredell would receive part of any seized items. 2. A request to purchase two Krimesite Direct View Fingerprint Scopes for $22,972. Proctor said the sheriff's department had been given permission on October 3, 2000, to purchase one Krimesite kit in the amount of $11,485. Mr. Proctor said the sheriff desired to have two more kits to be used by the employees serving as “on-call” crime scene technicians. He said if more kits could be obtained, the employees would not have to share the kit approved for purchase in October, and the technicians would not have to travel back to the sheriff's office when the equipment was needed -- they could keep a kit in their vehicle. (Similar to the lien payoff on the Navigator, the Krimesite kits would be purchased with seized funds.) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE BIDS (18 cars, 4 mid-size cargo vans, 1 pick up, & 2 refurbished Army trucks): Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell explained that on October 30, 2000, vehicle bids were opened for several departments. She said that in reference to 1 | | | the Army trucks, bid approval was being requested pending a visual inspection by the solid waste staff. The low bidders were: Vehicle The Low Bidder was: 18 Crown Victorias Finish Line Ford $382,256.40 4 Mid-Size Cargo Vans Finish Line Ford 67,528.80 1 Pick up (4x4) Finish Line Ford 18,887.50 2 Refurbished Army Trucks (6x6) White Owl Parts Co. 33,400.00 Commissioner Stewart asked about the criteria used to replace county vehicles. Caldwell said the garage director maintained a mileage and service log for each vehicle. She said it was highly rare to see any used county vehicles in the surplus auction sale that did not have at least 100,000 miles on them. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BALER LINER BIDS: Caldwell said that on October 26, 2000, bids were opened for Harris brand baler parts for the solid waste facility. She said the request for bids was advertised and sent to two vendors. Tri-State Process Equipment submitted a bid in the amount of $75,079.50, and Harris Waste Management Group submitted a bid in the amount of $76,579.50. Caldwell said the two bids were identical in item pricing; however, Tri-State did not charge for freight and Harris charged $1,500. Mrs. Caldwell said only $72,000 was budgeted for this item, but there were sufficient funds in the equipment maintenance/repair line item to cover the overage. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM BIDS: Caldwell said that on October 31, 2000, bids were opened for 17 in-car video systems for the sherif fs department. She said bid packages were sent to three vendors, but only one bid was submitted. This bid was from Kustom Signals, Inc., in the amount of $83,767.50. Mrs. Caldwell said the bids were for complete systems, fully installed, and with recording tapes for one year. Caldwell said seven units would be purchased from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and the cost was within the budgeted amount. She said the other ten units would be purchased from the sheriff's capital equipment line item and were over budget by $1,775. Mrs. Caldwell said, however, the capital equipment line item had sufficient funds from other projects to cover the overage. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO SEEK PROPOSALS IN REFERENCE TO A NEEDS STUDY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Support Services Director Jim Vernon said interviews had been conducted with the architectural firms of Design Associates, Overcash Demmitt, Stewart Cooper Newell (SCN), and Clemmer, Bush, Sills & Abernathy (CBSA). The interviews were conducted to explore design ideas for the building addition to be constructed at the DSS site on North Center Street. An interview team evaluated the firms’ presentations and ranked them. CBSA and SCN tied as the number one choice followed by Overcash Demmitt and Design Associates. Since the last DSS needs study dated back to1991, Vernon said several members of the interview team felt it would be best to seek anew study. He said it had also been recommended for the county to “actively pursue” the purchase of adjoining properties to meet parking space requirements. Mr. Vernon said he understood the plan for the DSS expansion was to build an addition large enough to accommodate all of the employees. He said the main site had approximately 100 employees and there were about 78 workers at the Hwy. 21 and Walnut Street facilities. Vernon said the interview team (DSS Director Don Wall, Commissioner Alice Stewart, DSS Administrative Officer Dinah Hargis and Support Services Director Jim Vernon) recommended that proposals from the top three firms be requested for the study. Vernon added that he estimated a study might cost $3,000 up to $5,000. DSS Director Wall said the cost for the study could be administered through his budget and a 53 to 57% reimbursement from the state might possibly be obtained. County Manager Mashburn said that along with the feasibility study, it would probably be best to ask each firm to include the design work for the addition. Commissioner Johnson asked if DSS would have enough space if the addition were built and the two additional properties on Kelly Street were purchased. Vernon said yes. REQUEST FOR REVIEW/DECISION CONCERNING NORTH CAROLINA’S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) & IREDELL COUNTY’S PRIORITY LISTING: Planning Director Ron Smith advised that on Thursday, November 16, 2000, there would be a meeting in Shelby, N.C., pertaining to the 2002-2008 Transportation Improvement Program Priority Listing for Division 12. The meeting includes a public comment period and Smith said he planned to attend. Smith said state officials had advised local governments to “stand firm” on past listed transportation priorities. Mr. Smith said he recently heard that Statesville might be designated an “urban area.” Smith said if this occurred, this area would probably be listed as a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). i Smith then reviewed the Iredell County Priority Listing that was submitted to the state in October of 1999. It was the consensus of the commissioners to retain the same priority listing. (Note: A complete copy of the listing can be found in the 7:00 p.m. minutes.) Request from Catawba County for Iredell County to Endorse a New Feasibility Study for Hwy. 150: Smith said he recently attended a meeting in Catawba County in reference to Hwy. 150. He said the Catawba officials planned to ask the state for a new feasibility study on the highway. He said the Catawba representatives had asked for a letter of endorsement from Iredell County. The commissioners agreed to allow Mr. Smith to write a letter of support for a Hwy. 150 feasibility study. (Note: Hwy. 150 is included in the state’s Draft 2002-2008 Transportation Improvement Program as an unfunded project: R-2307 - NC 27 in Lincolnton to I-77/Widen to multi-lanes). ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:30 p.m. Approved: TV iswchi Al 2000 Ment zyme ONC. Clerk to the Board ~*~ | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES NOVEMBER 6, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, November 6, 2000, 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice M. Stewart Absent: Alice T. Fortner (due to illness) StaffPresent: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout John Bledsoe, of Troop 176 through Oakdale Baptist Church, led the pledge. ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to approve the agenda with the following adjustment. Deletion: Request for Approval of a Budget Amendment in the Amount of $43,825 Regarding Upgrades/Updates for the 911 System. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Retirement plaques were presented to the following three individuals. Mr. Charlie Goodin was recognized for his 25 years of employment with the EMS Department. Tracy Jackson, the EMS Director, accompanied Mr. Goodin to the meeting. Mr. David Orren was recognized for his 21 years of employment with the Mapping Department. Brent Weisner, the County Assessor, accompanied Mr. Orren to the meeting. Mr. Bob Taylor was recognized for his five years of employment at the Solid Waste Department. Ron Weatherman, the Solid Waste Director, accompanied Mr. Taylor to the meeting. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS REQUEST FOR REVIEW/DECISION CONCERNING NORTH CAROLINA’S TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) & IREDELL COUNTY’S PRIORITY LISTING: Planning Director Ron Smith said that on November 16 the state would be having a public input session to review the Draft 2002-2008 Transportation Improvement Program Priority Listing. Smith then reviewed the five priorities that were submitted to the state in 1999. Commissioner Johnson said he understood that at one time the state had Hwy. 150 listed as a priority for improvements, but now, for some reason, it was no longer listed as a high priority. : | | | | Smith said that in the early 1990s, Iredell County adopted the Iredell County Thoroughfare Plan. One of the priorities was Hwy. 150. At that time, it was included in the state TIP and some money was set aside for the design process. Smith said now, however, other projects had “bumped” Hwy. 150 off the list. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to retain the five priorities that were listed in 1999. (Johnson said he did have some reservations, however, since Hwy. 150 was not included in the listing.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. The Iredell County TIP priorities being retained are: Priority I - U.S. Highway 21 / I-40 Interchange & Widening Draft Status: Included in the draft as an unfunded project (although this project is designated, funding has not been appropriated). Priority II - Brawley School Road (SR 1100) Interchange & Widening Draft Status: Planning and design is in progress. Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled to begin in 2005 and construction in 2007. Priority III - U.S. Highway 70 - Widening from Fanjoy Road (SR 2318) to Salisbury Draft Status: Design is in progress. Right-of-way acquisition is scheduled to begin 2001 and construction in 2002. Priority IV - 1-77 / New Interchange at Cornelius Road (SR 1302) and connector road to Mazeppa Road (SR 2395) Draft Status: Not included in draft. Priority V - U.S. Highway 21/NC 115 - Widening from Troutman to Barium Springs Draft Status: Included in the draft as an unfunded project (although this project is designated, funding has not been appropriated). CONSENT AGENDA --------------------------------0---"20---"--->> MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following eight (8) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ;, REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS: 1. A request to purchase a seized 1999 Lincoln Navigator by using $7,500 in federal equity sharing funds to pay off a lien. (The 1999 Navigator will replace a vehicle already in the law enforcement fleet.) 2. A request to purchase two Krimesite Direct View Fingerprint Scopes for $22,972 os REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VEHICLE BIDS (18 cars, 4 mid-size cargo vans, 1 pick up, & 2 refurbished Army trucks): Approval was given to purchase from the low bidders. These are listed as follows. Vehicle The Low Bidder was: 18 Crown Victorias Finish Line Ford $382,256.40 4 Mid-Size Cargo Vans Finish Line Ford 67,528.80 1 Pick up (4x4) Finish Line Ford 18,887.50 2 Refurbished Army Trucks (6x6) White Owl Parts Co. 33,400.00 | | | | | | All Bids Received Are As Follows: (18 cars) (4) Mid-Size Cargo 4x4 Pick up (2) Reconditioned 6x6 Army Trucks Vans #1 #2 Bell & Howard NO BID Chev. Astro Chev. 1500 NO BID NO BID Chevrolet $79,460.00 Silverado $20,275.00 Black Pontiac NO BID NO BID NO BID NO BID NO BID GMC Carolina Dodge NO BID NO BID NO BID NO BID NO BID Cloaninger Ford Ford Crown Vic Ford Econoline Ford F-150 NO BID NO BID $382,752.00 $67,712.00 $18,924.00 Finish Line Ford Ford Crown Vic Ford E-150 Ford F-150 NO BID NO BID $382,256.40 $67,528.80 $18,887.50 Randy Marion NO BID Chev. CG11405 Chev. CK 15903 NO BID NO BID Chevrolet $73,874.68 $20,131.16 Mooresville Ford Ford Crown Vic Ford E-150 Ford F-150 NO BID NO BID $384,888.80 $73,545.60 $19,724.50 Town & Country Ford Crown Vic Ford Econoline Ford F-150 NO BID NO BID Ford $384,877.86 $70,753.60 $19,314.50 Commercial & Letter of No Bid Letter of No Bid Military Systems Company Memphis AM General AM General Equipment Co. 5 ton 6x6 5 ton 6x6 $22,200.00 $22,200.00 White Owl Kaiser or Kaiser or Equipment Co. AM General AM General $16,700.00 $16,700.00 a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BALER LINER BIDS: The submitted bids were: Tri-State Process Equipment $75,079.50 Harris Waste Management Group $76,579.50 The bid was awarded to Tri-State in the amount of $75,079.50. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM BIDS: On October 31, 2000, bids were opened for 17 in-car video systems for the sheriff's department. Only one bid was received, and it was from Kustom Signals, Inc. for $83,767.50. Approval was given to purchase from Kustom Signals. a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE FOR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE: Purchasing Agent Caldwell explained during the briefing that funds were budgeted to lease computer hardware for several departments and a software package for the sheriff's department. The computers will be leased for 36 months, and the sheriff's software will be leased for 59 months. The contract includes support and maintenance for the duration of the lease. The staff recommends a lease arrangement with First Citizens Bank with quarterly lease payments of $25,100 for the hardware and $13,885 for the sheriff's software. Since the lease documents will be printed after board approval, the purchasing agent requested for the county manager to be authorized to sign the lease documents. (Note: During the briefing, it was explained that an escrow account would be established. August 16, 2000, the library was visited by an Occupatio inspector. He said an employee had complained about t appealed the fine and it was reduced to $950, quality. Mashburn said that in accordance with GS 95-36, it was require settlements at the next public meeting. (Th enter into closed session at 7:37 p.m., NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (4). public hearing on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., request from the Alberdingk Boley Company. briefing, it was the consensus of the commissioners to allow along with drawings of design work for the buildin & Abernathy), Stewart Cooper Newell, and Overcash Demmitt. T 7:00 P.M., 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2000 MINUTES APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS WELFARE REFORM COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Danny Collins. No further nominations were submitted. Chairman Tice moved to close the nominations and appoint Collins by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Count - A fine of $1,400 was rendered. The county No problems were detected with the library’s air d for him to report any labor € cylinder has now been removed from the library. ) CLOSED SESSION - Upon a|motion by Chairman Tice, the Board voted unanimously to to discuss an economic development pri oject pursuant to VOTING: Ayes - 4: Nays - 0. (The board returned from closed session at 8:07 p.m.) CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING: |MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to call for a regarding an industrial incentive VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. NEXT MEETING: November 21, 2000, 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 - 4; Nays - 0. Approved: Ditmas 2) Lbby /\ Sten € Zor. Cine. c Clerk to the Board i/ IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES ON THE PROPOSED RIVER HIGHWAY (HWY. 150) CORRIDOR STUDY PRESENTATION (4:00 P.M.) & BRIEFING SESSION (5:00 P.M.) NOVEMBER 21, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, beginning at 4:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson (arrived at 4:35 p.m.) Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart (arrived at 4:20 p.m.) Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. 4:00 P.M. PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED RIVER HIGHWAY (HWY. 150) CORRIDOR STUDY: In attendance with Planning Supervisor Ron Smith and Inspections Director Lynn Niblock were: Mitzi Waddell, Dr. Jackie Grigg, Sandy McCurdy, and Allan Williams, all members of the planning board. Also, BENCHMARK INC., Planner Robert Van Geons and commissioner-elect Godfrey Williams were present. Smith said the River Highway Corridor Future Land Use Study (2000) was requested by the board of commissioners to examine current and future land uses. Mr. Smith said the study was approved by the planning board on November 1, 2000, and a public input session was held on October 11, 2000. Smith said the study was an update to the current Land Development Plan adopted in 1997. He also said the study did not change any zoning designations, but rather it could be reviewed as being: *An amendment to the existing plan. *A tool to guide growth through local land use decisions. *A growth boundary to be used until River Highway was widened. *A recommendation regarding future land use and traffic mitigation such as: Where to draw boundaries/interconnectivity/curb-cut limitations and aesthetics. *An approach (proactive) to future growth. *An aid to the school system and county departments in planning for future development. Smith cited the following key points about Hwy. 150. 1. The practical carrying capacity of the roadway, in its current configuration and condition, is 10,500 average daily trips. In 1991, the section of River Highway between Interstate 77 and the Catawba County line was exceeding the practical capacity for a two-lane road. At that time, it was listed in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for widening to a multi-lane facility. 3. Since the Thoroughfare Plan was adopted, average daily traffic counts have increased to 22,700 and the improvement project is an unfunded one in the TIP. 4. Over the last five years, there have been 14 rezonings along the corridor. 5. New daily trips associated with the rezonings are approximately 5,400. N Mr. Smith shared the following charts. Approximate Trip Generation 1995-2000 Use Total Trips Generated Gas Station 1,500 Specialty Retail (Apple House) 4] Specialty Retail (Marina) 407 Specialty Retail (Leonard Buildings) 82 Specialty Retail (Antiques) 82 Specialty Retail (Proposed) 82 Auto Sales (Quiet Cove Road) 47 Auto Service (Quiet Cove Road) 21 ee Auto Museum 203 Day Care (Kendra Drive) 119 General Office (Kendra Drive) 12 Mini Storage 13 Apartments 1,231 Residential Development 1,528 TOTAL 5,389 New Mixed-Use Development 7,141 TOTAL 12,530 Smith noted that when the new Arvida housing development was completed, another 7,000 average daily trips could be added. He said the Arvida project would be included in the Town of Mooresville’s regulations. Development Comparison Iredell County versus the Town of Mooresville Iredell County Town of Mooresville Tract Size 58 acres 58 acres Density .57/acre 4.5/acre Dwelling Units 86 single family 226 single and multi-family Average Daily Trips 821 2,088 School-Age Children 52 136 (0.6/household Planning Supervisor Smith then explained the following future land use classifications used in the maps for the study. Low Density Residential: Includes single-family residential units at a density of approximately .5 units per acre. Commercial: Retail land uses including those listed in the Shopping Center, Neighborhood, Highway, Community, and General Business designations in the zoning ordinance, as well as any service or office and institutional uses. Transitional: These land uses should be considered as a “buffer” between a higher intensity use, such as commercial, and a lower intensity use, such as residential. The primary land uses included in the transitional designation include multi-family residential, office, institutional, and services. Mixed Use: shopping center uses. A combination of residential, offi Mixed-use developments should estrian features. Mixed-use devel In reference to Perth and Doolie Roads, Smith cited the following key points. Available tracts. I 2. Proposed realignment of Perth and Doolie Roads, 3. Emphasis on mixed-use development. 4. No “big box” retail. 5 Interconnectivity, 6. Access on Perth and Doolie Roads. Mr. Smith then explained the following goals and recommendations. Residential Development: Goal: To respect the environm peninsula and to minimize Sutu residential developments. *Continue to promote low *Work with Mooresvi *Consider multi-fami *Minimize new traffic impacts throu Traditional Neighborh Curb-cut limitations. Side road entrances/exits. Interconnectivity, Deceleration and turning lanes, In some cases require traffic impact analysis. ay Corridor and surrounding Jrom large-scale. high density gh the following: 00d Developments (TNDs) and clustering. the impact of new development on the existing traffic Situation, discourage visual clutter, and create a more uniform development pattern. *Discourage industrial development. *Establish the Roadway Protection Overlay (RPO) *Amend the RPO to address: signa exterior building materials. “Utilize conditional use rezonings that specifically address: limitations, signage, buffers and screening, deceleration and turn Overlay. *Pursue the “phasing out” of open-air nui *Discourage offset driveways. *Utilize traffic mitigation techniques such as: shared *Provide alternative access to schools. *Require sidewalks near schools, 8¢, outside storage, screening, landscaping and access, shared Parking, land use ing lanes, and roadway protection parking, limited curb cuts, and turning lanes. Goal: To work with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to ensure that future land use planning occurs in correlation with the design of the upcoming River Highway transportation project. «Amend the Thoroughfare Plan to reflect reasonable right-of-way width. «Amend the Plan to provide a recommendation for a four-lane roadway with grassed median. *Review and decide upon all driveway permits. *Push to include River Highway in the upcoming Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) as a funded project. *Require all developers to dedicate right-of-way to NCDOT. Cooperation with the Town of Mooresville: Goal: As the demand for public utilities increases, work with the Town of Mooresville to promote low density future residential development unless otherwise identified by this report and to develop a solid working relationship between the County and the Town to allow for smart, sustainable development along this corridor. Develop an overlay zone that mirrors the regulations of the Town of Mooresville to allow development that is granted water and sewer service and that has a written annexation commitment from the Town to adhere to those standards. Mixed Use Developments (MUDs): Goal: To encourage an innovative arrangement of buildings and open spaces to provide efficient, attractive, flexible and environmentally sensitive design while allowing for connectivity of interior land uses. «Encourage planned unit developments. *Provide for connectivity between uses. Address architectural standards between uses. *Allow for a higher level of non-residential development. Require sidewalks and/or walking trails that would connect residential and non-residential components. *Create a separate mixed-use district that allows for a higher degree of non-residential development. Mr. Smith said that in reference to the study, the county now needed to: (1) Plan (2) Prioritize, and (3) Implement. Smith concluded his remarks by saying he had received two letters requesting changes to the study. The letters were from: 1. Attorney Cliff Homesley representing Ingle’s Markets, Inc., and property located at Highway 150 and Ervin Road (PIN #4647283238 and adjoining tracts). The letter requested a designation change from “transitional” to “commercial” to accommodate a grocery store (neighborhood business). 2. Mark Lowrance representing Grady Campbell’s property located at Highway 150, west of Perth Road (PIN #4638309742). The letter requested a designation change from “transitional” to “commercial” or general business. Commissioner Stewart asked Smith if the watershed regulations were taken into consideration while the study was being conducted. Smith said he had “played down” the watershed regulations. Commissioner Fortner asked how the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance would be approached. Smith said it would be adopted in different facets. AGENDA BRIEFING (5:00 P.M.) ng Mashburn, Blumenstein, Smith and M eal, Social Work Supervisor oore were: DSS Director Don Linda Bledsoe, and Staff Present: Joini intenance Administrator Lynn D Wall, Income Ma County Assessor Brent Weisner. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IREDELL COUNTY’S WORK FIRST PLAN ner Johnson, who serves on the Welfare Reform Committee, made to the Work First Plan. He said some areas had been FOR 2001-2003: Commissio explained that isi evised in order to not impede the DSS employees in their “tightened up,” and other work with the clients. areas were T ince the plan was initially approved. He ams had been implemented s “faith” or mentoring Wall said new progr Work,” the “Back to School Project,” and the said they were: “Wheels to project with area churches. the churches were assisting. Commissioner Fortner asked how were assisting with day care, transportation, and counseling. He said Wall said the churches helpful. He also praised area businesses. the churches in the southern end had been especially Bledsoe explained the eligibility revisions made in the 2001-2003 plan. board of commissioners. He said there , but no clients had ever sought al, and they were: local review, “3000 Work First Report C ard” unty achieved impressive Wall said the overall plan had to be approved by the had been about seven appeals since the original plan was adopted court review. Wall said there were three levels for clients to appe second level, and superior court review. Mr. Wall then shared the issued by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. (Iredell Co grades on the report.) xe * * * sor Ron Smith then explained an item from his department pertaining to the Planning Supervi da cash bond. release of a certificate of deposit an the October Refunds and Releases for his Next, County Assessor Brent Weisner explained department. OR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE POSITION CHANGES IN THE ANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: Finance Director Susan the IS Department resigned several months ago. She a study of the county’s technology necessary to implement din the 7:00 REQUEST F {INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) M Blumenstein said a “key” employee in explained the position had “deliberately” been left open while needs took place. Mrs. Blumenstein said a budget amendment would not be the changes due to lapsed salaries. (A complete description of the changes can be foun p.m. minutes.) OTHER: In reference to the new Agricultural Building, Mr. Mashburn said a few problems istake in the steel structure by had been occurring with the contractor. ing where it was supposed to “Jap” with the manufacturer. Due to the mistake, a misali the wall masonry has occurred. Mashburn said the contractor had been asked to come up with a proposal to correct the problem. fing session at 6:20 p.m. ADJOU RNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the brie j Approved: XNscembav + 200° CW pre Cn C— law >. <“t- — ~ Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (C ommissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD PRESENTATION BY MR. JIMMY STRUP IN REFERENCE TO VOTER IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR LOCAL ELECTIONS: Strup, a resident of 156 Ketchie Drive, Mooresville, spoke about the need for voter identification cards. Strup said he had been voting in North Carolina for the past eight years, and he was concerned about the election process. Mr. Strup said the method of not requiring some type of voter identification left the election process Commissioner Johnson said the Constitution Stipulated that the United States would elect the president on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. He said an amendment would have to be adopted to the C onstitution to change the voting day. Johnson added that it was up to the various states to determine the hours of voting, the polling places, and the type of ballot. Johnson said he felt voting requirements could be “tightened;” and he would be in favor of making the process more convenient if it did not compromise the integrity of the election process. Mr. Johnson said he understood that since the mid 1980s, there had been five attempts in the North Carolina legislation to approve some form of voter i.d. legislation. Johnson said that on July 12, District/Wake County). The amendment received 54 votes in favor (all Republicans) and 57 noes (all Democrats). On July 13, 1999, Rep. Larry Justus (50" District - Henderson County) introduced another amendment conta‘ning language indicating that a voter would show either (1) a voter registration card issued under G S. 163-82.8 (2) a drivers license (3) a special identification card described under G.S. 20-37.7 (4) a Passport (5) an identification card issued by the U.S. Dept. of Defense (6) a uniform Prescription drug identification card as required by G.S. 58-3-177 or (7)a social security card along with one other type of card including the voter’s name and photo. Johnson MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the following resolution and to direct the clerk to send a copy of it to Iredell County’s legislative delegation. RESOLUTION FOR VOTER IDENTIFICATION AT ALL POLLING PLACES IN NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, public confidence in our process of elections is indispensable, and a lack of voter confidence creates cynicism, voter apathy, and undermines the civility of government; and WHEREAS, each citizen is guaranteed equal protection under the law and has every right to believe that his or her vote is equal to anyone else’s; and WHEREAS, convenience in voting can improve the enfranchisement of all of the electorate, but convenience should not cause danger to the integrity of the election process; and WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners seeks to protect the integrity of the election process and the validity of each citizen’s vote. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners endorses unanimously, and without reservation, legislation requiring voter identification at all polling places in North Carolina. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ** * * * PRESENTATION OF THE “TAXPAYER’S FRIEND AWARD” BY MR. BUDDY HEMRIC OF THE CITIZENS FOR INTEGRITY ORGANIZATION: Mr. Hemric presented the Year 2000 award (plaque) to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. The plaque read: “/n appreciation of your conservative stewardship of taxpayers’ money and your dedication to integrity in government.”” Chairman Tice thanked Mr. Hemric, and his organization, for the recognition and plaque. PRESENTATION BY MR. CHANDLER BRYAN IN REFERENCE TO A FUNDING REQUEST FOR “MY SISTER’S HOUSE,” A DIVISION OF FIFTH STREET MINISTRIES/DIAKONOS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR FY 2000-01 AND $50,000 FOR 2001-02: Bryan said Fifth Street Ministries was a 501(c) (3) non-profit that existed due to “good hearts and open wallets.” Citing several reasons, Bryan said the agency desired to relocate “My Sister’s House” to a site in Troutman where land has been acquired. He said “My Sister's House” provided housing, food, clothing, counseling and court advocacy for victims of family abuse and rape. Mr. Bryan said the construction costs for the “group home” would be approximately $900,000, and it would provide shelter for 38-42 individuals. Bryan said the room specifications differed, but most of them had bunk beds for children. He continued by saying some were large enough to accommodate a mother with five or six children. (A private bath is included in each room.) He said $275,000 had been raised for the construction, but $625,000 was still needed. He said one area church had made a substantial contribution. Bryan said the area municipalities would be approached for contributions. In addition, he said Fifth Street qualified for an interest free loan from the state. Commissioner Stewart asked the average stay for the residents. Bryan said up to 90 days. He said after this, if a client still needed shelter, they were assisted in finding housing elsewhere. Commissioner Bowles referenced Fifth Street’s letter of request and its statement about the “goodwill of the citizens.” He questioned whether or not the faith community and the individual contributions would be as generous if the governments became involved. Bryan said the request was for capital funds — not operating funds. 2 MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant $50,000 from the FY 2000-0] budget, to be taken from contingency for the Project, and to consider the remaining $50,000 request during the FY 2001-02 budget discussions. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $789,600 FOR COMMSCOPE, INC., NORTH CAROLINA: Jeff McKay, of the Greater Statesville Development Corporation, along with Bert Wyatt, the legal counsel for No one else spoke and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. Commissioner Johnson said he wanted to clarify the grant award. He said no one was leaving with a check in the amount of $789,600. Mr. Johnson said that assuming the company paid MOTION} by Commissioner Fortner to grant CommScope’s request for an economic incentive in the amount of $789,600. Stewart mentioned the number of people that had operated ‘usinesses in Iredell County without the assistance of economic incentives. She said there were many other needs in the county. beneficial to the taxpayers to increase the tax base and to continue in seeking industries that paid above the county’s median average wage. He said he thought the incentives would help to “ameliorate the vicissitudes of the economic cycle in the out years.” He said the county had to make itself appealing, and it couldn’t just sit back and expect industries to show up. Fortner agreed with Johnson. She said a large industrial base allowed the county to have a low tax rate and it aided in building the much needed schools. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $376,000 FOR ALBERDINGK BOLEY GmbH: McKay said this company planned to purchase a 36-acre tract in the Statesville Business Park to construct a facility. Upon opening, McKay said the company would produce environmentally safe non-hazardous products used as replacements for solvent-borne systems in the coating and adhesives industry. He said this would be the first facility in the United States for the 100-year-old German company. McKay said the company planned to invest, in the first phase, $20 million and employ 50 people. The company will include research and development at the Statesville facility as well as housing for its North American headquarters. He said the company would meet the county’s salary threshold and would qualify for up to $376,000 in economic incentives. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to grant the economic incentive request of Alberdingk Boley Gmbh up to the amount of $376,000. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. PROPOSED RIVER HIGHWAY (HWY. 150) CORRIDOR STUDY: Planning Supervisor Ron Smith explained the study and its contents. He also mentioned two requests for different zoning designations. They were from: 1. Attorney Cliff Homesley representing Ingle’s Markets, Inc., and property located at Highway 150 and Ervin Road (PIN#4647283238 and adjoining tracts). Homesley’s letter requested a designation change from “transitional” to “commercial” to accommodate a grocery store (neighborhood business). 2. Mark Lowrance representing Grady Campbell’s property located at Highway 150, west of Perth Road (PIN#4638309742). Lowrance’s letter requested a designation change of “transitional” to “commercial” or general business. Attorney Cliff Homesiey then spoke and said he represented Ingle’s Markets, Inc. He said his client was requesting a zoning classification of commercial (conditional use — highway business). Mark Lowrance spoke and said he represented the Grady Campbell Property. Lowrance said Campbell had a letter of intent from John Leggett to purchase some of the property. He requested that his client’s property be deemed commercial instead of transitional. Attorney Mark Childers spoke from the audience area and said he represented the Aldridge family. His said his clients owned the property that Ingle’s Markets desired to purchase for the construction of a new grocery store. Commissioner Johnson advised the audience that no rezonings were taking place at the meeting. He said, however, that the proper tract designations would make rezonings easier in the future. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to adopt the River Highway (Hwy. 150) Corridor Study as presented with the exception of the properties represented by Homesley, Childers, and Lowrance and for these designations to be commercial as requested. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Note: More information can be found in the briefing minutes about the Hwy. 150 study and its recommendations.) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION| by Commissioner Stewart to approve the following eight (8) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF IREDELL COUNTY’S WORK FIRST PLAN FOR 2001-2003 2 REQUEST FROM THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR RELEASE APPROVAL OF: 1. A certificate of deposit (#5811294529) in the amount of $20,000 for the Williams Farm Subdivision (grading, stone base, paving & seeding have been completed). 2. A cash bond (#50667) in the amount of $1 1,797.50 for the Saddlewood II Subdivision (water lines have been installed). 2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER REFUNDS AND RELEASES Releases $ 112,301.32 County 81,262.42 Solid Waste Fees 1,254.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 30.80 Shepherd’s Fire # 2 554.92 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 77.54 All County Fire #4 5,039.00 Statesville 10,361.54 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville 10,364.87 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 1,869.48 Harmony 0 Love Valley 0 Troutman 1,486.75 Refunds 1,541.11 County 810.04 Solid Waste Fees 60.00 Statesville 377.72 Mooresville 183.78 Mooresville School 48.87 All County Fire #4 60.70 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF EMPLOYEE POSITION CHANGES IN THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT: The approved action is as follows: *Establish new job titles and grades as shown in the following chart. eReclassify current personnel to new job titles effective 12/01/2000. *Use unspent salary funds from vacant position to fund reclassification increases. *Recruit an Information Technology Administrator. Salary Range Salary Range Current Proposed Existing Title Grade Min Max Proposed Title Grade Min Max Salary Salary Increase Data Processing Manager 76 42,888 64,344 Information Systems Director 79 49,092 73,644 64.344 67,239 2,895 Data Processing Programmer (1) 69 31,320 46,980 Information Technology Admin 75 40,980 61,488 46.980 51,300 4,320 Data Processing Programmer 69 31,320 46,980 Computer Systems Analyst 71 34,272 51,408 46,980 50,220 3,240 Data Processing Support Specialist 67 28,608 42,912 Network & PC Specialist 70 32,748 49,116 34,284 37,370 3,086 13,541 a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #25 TO RECOGNIZE $18,427 FROM THE BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TO BE USED FOR COMPUTERS AT THE IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE PROVISIONS OF G.S. 143-31 PERTAINING TO ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (FEASIBILITY STUDY) FOR THE IREDELL COUNTY LIBRARY: In accordance with G.S. 143-64.32, the county manager requested permission to waive the provisions of GS. 143-31 that requires counties to select an architectural firm considered to be the most qualified to provide services and to negotiate for a fee. Mashburn said the waiver was permissible since the services the county needed would not cost $30,000. Instead of selecting one firm, Mashburn would like three firms to submit a cost proposal. He said the county was seeking estimates on the feasibility and costs of expanding the library versus finding land somewhere else and constructing a facility. Mashburn said that in the 2001-02 budget, a request would be made for the adoption of a capital projects fund for the library. 7 UPDATE & REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN INCENTIVE AGREEMENT FOR ECLIPSE PACKAGING (public hearing has already been held): During the briefing, the county manager presented a contract for Eclipse that had been prepared by the county attorney. The contract stipulated that Eclipse would qualify for economic incentives by providing a capital investment of at least $6,300,000 by January 1, 2001. In addition, Eclipse would have a workforce of at least 27 employees and pay wages at least 110% of the county’s average weekly wage. The incentive amount, based on the investment would be $118,440. County Manager Mashburn said this contract differed from the arrangement adopted in February of 1998. At that time, the incentive was $136,000 and the estimated tax base addition was $7,650,000. Mr. Mashburn said he just wanted to explain that the incentive amount had changed due to an estimated decrease in the tax base addition. (The incentive amount of $118,440 is in keeping with the Iredell County’s Industrial Incentive Policy that was in effect during 1998.) 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 6, 2000 MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 announcement) CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE (2 announcements) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (2 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Due to no nominations being submitted, Chairman Tice |moved | to postpone this appointment until the December 5. 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Due to no nominations being submitted, Chairman Tice|moved]|to postpone this appointment until the December 5. 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Johnson asked the status on the revisions to the sign ordinance. Planning Supervisor Ron Smith said that due to a lengthy planning board agenda in December, the sign ordinance amendments would be reviewed by his board in January. He said the recommendations would then be heard by the board of commissioners in February. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT The county manager shared a written manager’s report. 2001 Legislative Goals Conference, January 11-12. 2001. in Pinehurst, N.C.: Mr. Mashburn announced this conference, and he said that anyone desiring to attend should notify the clerk or his office as soon as possible. CLOSED SESSION: Citing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) - Personnel, Chairman Tice |moved to enter into closed session at 9:15 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION) ADJUSTMENT TO THE SALARY FOR OF IREDELL COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS: |MOTION)by Chairman Tice to increase the Register of Deed’s salary to $54,000 per year, as of December T, 2000, and to evaluate the salary on an annual basis each November. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJUSTMENT TO THE SALARY OF THE IREDELL COUNTY SHERIFF: MOTION] by Chairman Tice to increase Sheriff Phil Redmond’s salary to $66,457 per year, as of ecember |, 2000, and to evaluate the sheriffs salary on an annual basis each November. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJUSTMENT TO THE SALARY OF THE COUNTY MANAGER: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to increase County Manager Joel Mashburn’s salary to $112,283 per year. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice |moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 4, 2000, at 9:00 a.m, South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. f Approved: Aeeemle 4 2000 . in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 ] Clerk to the Board } | | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES FOR THE INCUMBENT BOARD MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2000 (9:00 A.M.) The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, December 4, 2000, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. This was the final meeting of the incumbent board. Those present were: Sara Haire Tice, Chairman Steve Johnson, Vice Chairman Tommy E. Bowles Alice T. Fortner Alice M. Stewart Staff present: Joel Mashburn, County Manager Susan Blumenstein, Finance Director Jean C. Moore, Clerk to the Board CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. ADJUSTMENT TO THE DECEMBER 4, 2000 AGENDA: |MOTION Tice to approve the agenda with the following adjustment. by Chairman ADDITION: Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #27 in the Amount of $9,000 for the Appropriation of Funds from Fund Balance for an Iredell County Library Feasibility Study. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2000, MINUTES: MOTION] by Commissioner Stewart to approve the November 21, 2000 minutes. : VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2000: CPA Ron McLelland with McLelland, Rutherford & McKenzie, P.A., presented the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000. He said the report was mailed to the Local Government Commission on October 31. 200( ), and it was approved on November 22, 2000. McLelland said his firm’s review was unqualified. He said there were no findings of noncompliance with either state or federal awards or any other laws and regulations. In addition, he said there were no questioned costs. Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the general fund undesignated, unreserved amount at June 30, 2000 was $10,486,654. She said this amount was 11.21% of the 2000-01 budget. Mrs. Blumenstein said the county, during the budget process, had estimated there would be 11%. Blumenstein noted that a financial profile comparing June 30, 2000 with 1999 was included in the document. She said the profile included: the revenues by source, expenditures by function, and expenditures by object for all funds. Mrs. Blumenstein said the county “came in” with about 10.35% more revenues for the fiscal year; however, about 10.5% more was spent. She said the county did remain within budget, however, in all funds. Commissioner Fortner asked the fund balance percentage the Local Government Commission required counties to maintain. Blumenstein said eight percent was required, and Iredell County had eleven percent. She added that counties comparable to Iredell’s size typically carried 16 to 18 percent. Fortner asked the amount of indebtedness the county could incur. Blumenstein said the county was at seven percent. She said bonding agencies did not like to see more than 15% of the general fund expenditures going towards debt service. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT PERTAINING TOA $28,291 APPROPRIATION TO CARDINAL GLASS: County Manager Mashburn said $270,000 was budgeted for Cardinal Glass incentives this year. He said the amount was based on one-fifth of the total maximum incentive ($1,350,000). Mashburn said C ardinal had paid taxes in the amount of $372,863.71. He said 80% of the 372,863.71 was $298,290.97, or $28,290.97 more than the amount budgeted. Mr. Mashburn requested approval of a budget amendment for $28,291. Mashburn said the appropriation was in keeping with the incentive policy, and the county was not paying out more, in any given budget year, than what the company was paying to the county. MOTION] by Commissioner Fortner to approve Budget Amendment #26 in the amount of $28,291, to be taken from contingency, to increase the current year’s share of industrial incentives for Cardinal Glass. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Stewart). REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #27 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000 FOR A LIBRARY FEASIBILITY STUDY: Library Director Steve Messick said he previously met with County Manager Mashburn and Support Services Director Jim Vernon about the need for a library feasibility study. Messick said three firms were reviewed and one of these, Craig, Gaulden & Davis, Inc., was selected for the study. He continued by saying the study would include: (1) Expansion and Renovation of the Existing Library Building * Analysis of existing HVAC, lighting and communications. * Siting of a new addition with consideration of library departments, patron access, service points, staff access and parking. * Develop cost estimates. * Prepare drawings and written documents to support the scheme(s) proposed. (2) Construction of New Library Building * Consider 1.7 acre site behind existing library and also develop general requirements for an alternate site. * Provide a conceptual design for a new building, including site plan and floor plan that illustrates general location of departments, patrol access, service points and parking. * Develop cost estimates. ¢ Prepare drawings and written documents to support the scheme(s) proposed. Messick said the study’s completion time line was two months. He said the fee would be $9,000 and this included all expenses (travel, engineering studies and site analysis). (Mr. Messick said the company might have a preliminary draft of the study by late January--in time for the commissioners’ retreat.) Commissioner Stewart asked if the firm had designed any libraries in this region. Messick said the company had completed two projects in Hendersonville, NC. In addition, he said a feasibility study was prepared for the Greenville Public Library System in South Carolina, and he would share a copy if anyone desired to review it. after the completion of the court, library and DSS needs, the county needed to look at more space for the planning and zoning department. Stewart said the two adjacent Properties (law firm and dry cleaning company) needed to be looked at for Parking. She said if €nvironmental Problems existed and construction couldn’t occur, at least the Property could be used for Parking. and Messick. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0, PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES To COMMISSIONER ALICE T, FORTNER AND COMMISSIONER ALICE M., STEWART: Chairman Tice Presented a Plaque of appreciation to Commissioner Fortner, Fortner, a commissioner since 1996, did not seek re- election. Commissioner Stewart was also presented a plaque. (Mrs. Stewart had continuously been On the board of commissioners since 1984.) ADJOURNMENT OF THE FINAL MEETING OF THE 1998-2000 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERs. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to adjoum the final meeting of the 1998-2000 Iredell County Board of Commissioners at 9:50 a.m. Sine Die. VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0, Approved: 4 Mipyfice LG AC Of ‘ kinn 0. / Siena ge // erk to the Boar IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES (11:00 A.M. ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING) MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissio on Monday, December 4, 2000, in the Iredell © Room, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, ners met for an organizational meeting at 11:00a.m., ounty Government Center, Commissioners’ Meeting NC. Incumbent commissioners present were: Sara Haire Tice Steve Johnson Elected commissioners present were: a Thomas E. Bowles, Jr. (“Tommy”) (1998-2000; 2000-2002) Karen B. Ray (2000-2004) Robert Godfrey Williams (2000-2004) ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN: In ac County Board of Commissioners, the count of the chairman. cordance with the Rules of Procedure Sor the Iredell y manager presided over the meeting during the election Commissioner Bowles nominated Sara H aire Tice for the office of chairman. There were no other nominations. MOTION acclamation. by Commissioner Johnson to close the nominations and elect Tice by VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Ray nominated Stephen D. Johnson for the office of vice chairman. There were no other nominations. MOTION by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and elect Johnson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY: MOTION to retain William (“Bill”) P. Pope as the county attorney. by Vice Chairman Johnson VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. eee APPOINTMENT OF CLERK TO THE BOARD: |MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to appoint Jean C. Moore as the clerk to the board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC OFFICIALS’ that in accordance with G.S. 58-72-50, it was required to a each December. He said documentation w bond for the Iredell County Sheriff, a $10 $50,000 bond for the Tax Collector, a $50 bond for the finance director. (The bond 1, 2001.) BONDS: County Manager Mashburn said pprove or review the public official bonds as included in the agenda packets showing a $10,000 ,000 bond for the Iredell County Register of Deeds, a ,000 bond for the Assistant Tax Collector, and a $100,000 S$ were renewed on July 1, 2000 and extend through July Attorney Pope said he had reviewed the bonds and they were in order. MOTION] by Vice Chairman Johnson to approve the bonds as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENTS/APPOINTMENTS OF COMMISSIONER(S) TO SERVE AS MEMBERS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Commissioner Bowles said he desired to resign from the Centralina Council of Governments Board of Delegates due to work conflicts. Chairman Tice said a commissioner was needed to serve on the Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare Board, the Fire Tax District Board, the Hazardous Waste & Low Level Radioactive Waste Board, and the Smart Start/Iredell Partnership for Children Board. Commissioner Williams said he would serve on the Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare Board and the Fire Tax District Board. Commissioner Ray said she would serve on the Smart Start/Iredell Partnership for Children Board and the Centralina Council of Governments Board of Delegates. Commissioner Bowles said he would serve on the Hazardous Waste & Low Level Radioactive Waste Board. MOTION) by Chairman Tice to appoint Williams, Ray and Bowles to the referenced boards. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 a.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 5, 2000, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: ecenbew [9 M002 (iinl Der CnC. / (Clerk to the Board File Dec 7 2000 min 11 am : IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, December 5, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith. and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. REZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT REQUESTS: Planning Supervisor Smith explained the various rezoning requests. In reference to CASE# 001 1-4 (Andreanne Herring property) and the request to approve a rezoning from Residential Agricultural to Highway Conditional Use District, Smith said the affirmative findings needed to be recorded in the minutes. A discussion was then held about the findings. A listing of them is as follows. 1. The conditional uses are among those listed as eligible Conditional Uses in the district where the property is located. 2. The conditional uses will not materially endanger the public health or safety, if located where proposed and developed, according to the plan as proposed. 3. The conditional uses meet all required conditions and specifications. 4. The location and character of the conditional uses, if developed according to the plan as proposed, will be in harmony with the area in which they are located and in general conformity with the plan of development of Iredell County and its environs. Commissioner Bowles asked if the planning board could determine the findings. Mr. Smith said the planning board meeting was primarily for public comment. Commissioner Bowles asked if real estate agents could speak for property owners when conditional uses were included in rezonings. Smith said the agents needed to have “full authority” from the owner. He said the planning staff tried to get the owners involved when there were conditional uses. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL’S (JCPC) RECOMMENDATION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF $12,391 IN EXPANSION FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE: David Crosby, the JCPC Chairman, and County Manager Mashburn explained the request pertaining to the $12,391] appropriation. Crosby also gave a brief description on the program objectives of the three agencies receiving the funds. DISCUSSION ON CONSENT AGENDAS: Commissioner Bowles said he didn’t feel the board should be so quick in placing items on consent agendas. He said the audience members watching the 7:00 p.m. meetings had a difficult time understanding what action was being taken. Commissioner Williams agreed with Bowles. —— COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (NACo) -6, 2001, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: Tice, Ray to attend. Bowles said he might attend. Johnson and Williams said Mr. Mashburn said that since the conference board’s first meeting in March. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ISLATIVE CONFERENCE ON MARCH 2 LEG and Mashburn said they planned decision later and notify the staff. t might be necessary to cancel the R PLANNING SESSION: County Manager 20, 2001. However, since that holding its annual banquet on January 26-27, 2001 for ation. Mashburn -00 p.m., and the they would make a ended on a Tuesday, i COMMISSIONERS’ RETREAT O Mashburn said he previously scheduled the retreat for January 19- time, he has learned the Statesville Chamber of Commerce will be January 19. Due to the chamber’s event, Mashburn said he recommended the retreat. He said the Duke Power State Park had been examined as a possible loc said that if the board used the park, the premises would have to be vacated at 6 dinner meeting would have to be somewhere else. old the day and night meetings he logistics of everyone having to drive to nclement weather in late January. Mr. lof the events were housed Commissioner Johnson said he felt it would be advisable to h in the same facility. He said his reasoning was due tot another site for the dinner meeting and the possibility of i Johnson said the Statesville Civic Center was ideal last January since al there. Mashburn said he would take the information under consideration when planning the retreat. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:28 p.m. APPROVED: . a Lumb 149, AGUY lerk to the Board ac IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES DECEMBER 5, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Re December 5, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Governme Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. gular Session on Tuesday, nt Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: |MOTION with the following adjustment. by Chairman Tice to approve the agenda Addition: Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing Economic Development-G.S. 143-318.1] (a) (4). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. OFFICE DISTRICT, CASE #0011-1 (The property is located at 1458 Brawley School Road in Mooresville, NC.): Planning Supervisor Ron Smith said the owners/applicants (Alan and Denise Campi) were requesting to rezone their property (.53 acres Denise Campi said she wanted to hav e a home office in the structure, and it would only be occupied from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to amend the Irede]] County Land Development Plan in reference to Case #001 1-1. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, MOTION by Commissioner Johnson Residential Agricultural to Residential Office. to grant the rezoning request of Case #0011-1 from VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a Public hearing. REZONING REQUEST; MRS. PAULINE Z. CHAPPELL REQUESTS THAT A PORTION OF HER PROPERTY BF ZONED FROM RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO HIGHWAY BUSINESS DIST REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN & A REQUEST FROM ANDREANNE R. HERRING TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT; CASE Brawley School Road in Mooresville, NC.): (Chairm desiring to Speak, to come forward to the dais, to be conditions agreed upon by the Owner/applicant were: 1) Allow all the permitted uses in the HB District except the follow ( auto & truck dealers (new & used), mobile homes Sales & seryj dealers, animal kennels. ing: auto repair, taxi lerminals, ce, tire dealers & Service, boat (2) Any development shall be subject to the provisions of the Roadway Protection Overlay, (3) Require an 8' high opaque fence with leyland cypress or hemlocks (8'-10' in height and 10'-12' on center at planting) along the property line abutting residentially zoned property. (Smith said the vegetation would be on the residentially zoned side of the property with the fence being immediately beyond on the commercially zoned property.) (4) Access will be limited to one driveway access on Brawley School Road and one driveway access on Oak Tree Road. (5) Additional driveway access shall be provided on Oak Tree Road (as far forward toward Brawley School Road as allowed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation). (6) Multiple uses (if applicable) on this property and associated out parcels shall provide interconnected parking and driveways. (7) Outside storage is prohibited. (8) Development should be completed in accordance with the future right-of-way of Brawley School Road (i.e. all setbacks should be taken from the proposed right-of-way line designated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation). (9) Preserve all existing trees in the 20-foot side and rear required setback areas abutting residentially zoned property. Additionally, any trees damaged or destroyed in the development process shall be replaced before occupation of the building. (10) All structures shall be oriented toward Brawley School Road. (11) All lighting shall be provided so the primary cone of illumination shall not extend beyond the setback line adjacent to the residentially zoned property. Lighting located on the residentially zoned side of this property shall be directional and shall be oriented away from the residentially zoned property. Smith concluded by saying the additional conditions helped to address the traffic issues on Brawley School Road and they would add an additional access on Oak Tree Road. He said the property was scheduled to be annexed into the town limits of Mooresville in 2001. (On November 1, 2000, the planning board, in a 10-1 vote approved the amendment to the land development plan and the rezoning request with the eleven (11) conditions.) Commissioner Bowles said he was understanding the property owner had agreed to all of the conditions. Smith said the owner, as well as the applicant, was agreeable to the conditions. Nancy Goodman said she was a homeowner in the Fernbrook subdivision. Goodman said she was speaking on behalf of several other homeowners, and their mission was to ensure the conditions were included, and met, if the request were approved. Wayne Mavellia, the broker for the property, spoke and said he would be glad to answer any questions. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION| by Commissioner Bowles to amend the Iredell County Land Use Development in reference to Case #0011-4. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the request of Case #0011-4 to rezone the property from Residential Agricultural to Highway Business Conditional Use District with the proposed uses and conditions approved by the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL’S RECOMMENDATION ON THE APPROPRIATION OF $12,391 IN EXPANSION FUNDS FROM THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE: MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council’s recommendation for the appropriation of $12, 391 to the following three programs. JCPC Amount Requested Recommendation Project Challenge $ 5,618 $ 5,618 Iredell County/Barium Springs Residential Services $ 3,957 $ 3,937 SCAN $ 2.816 $ 2.816 $ 12,391 $ 12,391 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION ON JANUARY 11-12, 2001, IN PINEHURST, NC & REQUEST FOR A VOTING DELEGATE: C hairman Tice nominated Commissioner Karen B. Ray as the voting delegate for the NC ACC Legislative Goals Conference. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to appoint C ommissioner Ray by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON MARCH 2-6, 2001, IN WASHINGTON, D.C.: Chairman Tice announced the conference. She said anyone interested in attending should notify the clerk. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BOARD OF HEALTH (3 announcements were made) CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM COMMITTEE (CJPP) (6 announcements): The referenced six announcements were made. Then, Commissioner Williams said he also served on this committee in an at-large position (term expiration 12-31-01). He mentioned there were now three commissioners on the CJPP committee, and this was a quorum of the board of commissioners. He questioned the legality of the situation. After some discussion, Commissioner Williams said he would resign from the CJPP committee and allow a citizen at-large to serve out his unexpired term. ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 announcement was made) HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (4 announcements were made) INFORMATION & REFERRAL (2 announcements were made) RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD (2 announcements were made) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved] to postpone this appointment until the December 19, 2000 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE (2 appts.): |MOTION| by Commissioner Williams, the commissioner appointee to Crossroads, to reappoint Bill Furches and Dr. Jane Testerman. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (2 appts.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Steve Shoe for a reappointment. Chairman Tice nominated Michael Johnson for a reappointment. Chairman Tice |moved] to close the nominations and appoint Steve Shoe and Mike Johnson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mashburn reminded the board members about the January 26 & 27, 2001 Planning Session (site undetermined at this time). He also mentioned the upcoming legislative goals conference. Mr. Mashburn said a discussion on the goals might be on the December 19 agenda. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11(a) 5 and Economic Development G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4), Chairman Tice |moved| at 7:36 p.m., to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Return to Open Session at 8:58 p.m.) CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING IN REFERENCE TO SAERTEX USA, LLC. MOTION] by Chairman Tice to call for a public hearing on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., regarding an economic incentive for Saertex USA, LLC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION | by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 19, 2000, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. /) Approved: Hh tcanddsd L Z Lv Via 1 Wimmer CIC 1 / , & Clerk to the Board / J IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, Personnel Officer Carolyn Harris, Fire Marshal Chuck Gallyon, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. PRESENTATION ON THE OPTION OF RENTING SPACE IN THE VACANT LOWRANCE HOSPITAL/LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER STRUCTURE: In attendance to discuss this matter were: Fluor Daniel Representatives Zenaido Quintana (Vice President), John Bellack (Senior Architect, Greenville, S.C. office) and Howard Hoffman. Also, Town of Mooresville Representatives Al Jones (Mayor), Rick McLean (Town Manager), and Economic Developer Melanie O’Connell Underwood with the Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (Vice President). In addition, Iredell County Clerk of Court Rena Turner and Paul Smith, the Executive Director for the Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, attended the meeting. McLean said last spring, he briefed the county commissioners about the Town’s plans to build a new police department. He said the Town owned property near the Alcoholic Beverage Control Building and planned to build a new law enforcement center. Mr. McLean said that during the meeting, a proposal was shared about adding enough space for the courts and probation offices. The county commissioners, in office at that time, agreed to allow Town Manager McLean and County Manager Mashburn to pursue the joint project by obtaining construction cost estimates and examining the various financing options. McLean said later, he became aware of the Fluor Daniel proposal. Underwood said she had been working with the design development team of Fluor Daniel on the usage of the vacant Lowrance Hospital/Lake Norman Regional Medical Center structure in downtown Mooresville. She then introduced the Fluor Daniel representatives and requested that they explain the design concept for using the old hospital site as a government center. Quintana said Flour Daniel had been hired by Hospital Management Association (HMA), or Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, to find a new use for the structure. Mr. Quintana said that when the firm learned the county was needing court space, a decision was made to design the building for governmental purposes. Bellack said the hospital building had been built in phases beginning in the 1920s. He said the building had a total of 90,000 square feet; however, the company had drawn up a proposal just based on the first floor of 26,000 sq. ft. Mr. Bellack proposed for the interior section to be completely “gutted” for court and probation space. A main corridor would separate the court space from possible health and inspection/planning offices. Bellack said the court space “mimicked” what the architect had drawn for the joint venture between Mooresville and the county. | } | | | Quintana said the hospital corporation was prepared to lease the space to the county at $12 per sq. ft. (26,000 sq. ft./first floor). He said the benefits for the county would be: *Significant savings over new construction -Lower cost for equivalent space -More space for equivalent cost *Space for future expansion to accommodate growth *Opportunity to co-locate other government functions *Aesthetics - enhance county’s image *Focus activities closer to center of town *Provide catalyst to revitalize once thriving areas Mashburn said new construction would cost $15 a square foot. Jones said the plan was ideal because it consolidated offices, it was centrally located, and the proposed interior/exterior appearances of the building were attractive. McLean added that he preferred the Fluor Daniel concept over the joint project for court/probation space at the new police department. Mr. McLean said the Town had until January 19, 2001, to act on a bid for the police department. Commissioner Johnson asked McLean if the Town would be out of any money should the county chose the Fluor Daniel proposal. McLean emphasized he felt the Fluor Daniel proposal was the best one. He said the Town might lose some architectural fees, if the county backed out, but the amount would be minimal. Turner asked where the magistrates would be housed. McLean said they would be based at the new police station. Turner said the magistrates would have to travel “back and forth” between the two facilities. due to small claims court. She said, however, the police station would be a better site to house the magistrates because of security concerns. Mashburn said room could probably be found in the hospital proposal for some magistrate office space. Turner asked about the entry way for defendants and the holding cells. Bellack said prisoners would have a secured entry way. Also, he said the judges and jury members would have separate entry/exit ways. Commissioner Johnson asked if the Fluor Daniel proposal included holding criminal case trials. He said the design of the courtroom would dictate how many staff people would be needed, e.g., number of bailiffs. Bellack said Fluor Daniel had replicated the design plan that had been created for the joint project with the Town of Mooresville. McLean said the Town’s architectural firm, Stewart Cooper Newell, had extensive experience in court design. Commissioner Williams asked what the original plan with the Town of Mooresville included. Mashburn said 10,000 sq. ft. for court and probation space. He said that no other departments (health/planning/inspections) were involved in the plan. Commissioner Johnson asked if the county would sell the Mooresville health building, if a decision were made to proceed with the Fluor Daniel proposal. Mashburn said the county could, but space was being leased in Mooresville for Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare. Mashburn then directed a question to Paul Smith. He asked what would be the minimum amount of space the hospital would be comfortable in leasing. Smith said “at least the first floor.” Commissioner Williams asked if there were any other options besides just leasing. Smith said the hospital corporation was flexible. He said the leasing proposal was devised because this was what the county planned to do with the Town of Mooresville. Underwood said the second floor of the structure could be used for future growth. McLean added there would not be any room for the county to expand at the new police department. Commissioner Bowles said he liked the hospital proposal. Mashburn encouraged the commissioners to .aake a decision on whether or not to pursue the joint arrangement with the Town. He reminded ‘he board members that McLean needed a decision for the construction bids. Mr. Mashburn asked te Fluor Daniel representatives what they needed. Quintana said a “commitment in good faith so we can work out a deal.” Commissioner Johnson asked the Fluor Daniel representatives what would happen if they returned with a plan the commissioners did not think was feasible. Hoffman said, “Our plan is apples to apples with your past plan, and it even includes more space.” McLean said the current court situation in Mooresville was almost at “gridlock.” Commissioner Ray said she was understanding the Fluor Daniel proposal would offer more square footage. Mashburn said this was correct. Commissioner Bowles said he didn’t know the needs for Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare, but he had heard the health director say that more space was needed in the Mooresville area for the health department. Commissioner Williams asked if the $12 a sq. ft. was a “concrete amount.” Quintana said it was firm. He added that his client (hospital corporation) needed some type of commitment that would give a little more confidence in addressing the project. Commissioner Ray asked if the $12 was based on a 26,000 sq. foot leasing arrangement. Quintana said yes. He said the cost would increase if not all the space on the first floor was used. Bellack clarified that Fluor Daniel had used conceptual assumptions. He said, “We don’t know how many wall dividers the county will need or how many wall outlets. 3 Commissioner Williams asked if the county could sublet any of the space, if it chose the hospital proposal. Smith said yes. He said the hospital corporation wanted to bring closure to the old hospital site. Mashburn said he was understanding the board members were indicating the Fluor Daniel proposal was preferred over the joint project with the Town of Mooresville. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Personnel Officer Harris, Chief Deputy Proctor, Fire Marshal Gallyon, and Health Director Rabe then explained routine administrative items from their departments. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:40 p.m. Approved: 4 Avel -.. OC. A )ine GAC Clerk to the Board IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES DECEMBER 19, 2000 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams ‘ Staff Present; County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: MOTION] by Chairman Tice to approve the agenda with the following adjustments. Additions: *Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #29 for the Appropriation of Medicaid Maximization Reserve *Request for Extension of a Promissory Note for North Iredell Rescue Squad Deletions: *Discussion on Legislative Goals Proposed by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (this item will be postponed until the Pp January 2, 2001 meeting.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. | CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,400 FOR SAERTEX USA, LLC: Economic Developer Melanie O. Underwood explained that Saertex USA desired to locate in a 21,000 sq. foot building located in the Talbert Pointe Business Park in Mooresville. She said the company made carbon, glass, and aramid fibers for the aircraft and automotive industries. Underwood said the company w ould invest $3 million within two years and up to $14 million in three more years. She said the company w ould initially hire ten employees, and the expected opening date was June of 2001. She concluded her remarks by saying the new company had been introduced to Iredell County by the Charlotte Regional Partnership. John Berman, an attorney with Parker Poe Adams Bernstein, said he represented Saertex USA. He said the company would eventually employ fifty people. ' Commissioner Bowles mentioned the recent closings of some textile plants in Mooresville. He asked the possibility that some of the displaced workers might find employment with Saertex. Underwood said the chances were good. She said the new jobs had been posted with the Employment Security Commission. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION | by Commissioner Bowles to grant the $56,400 incentive to Saertex USA, LLC in an effort to aid some of the county’s citizens that had become unemployed due to the closings of area textile companies. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION ON THE OPTION OF RENTING SPACE IN THE VACANT LOWRANCE HOSPITAL/LAKE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER STRUCTURE: County Manager Mashburn said it was the responsibility of the county to provide court space. He said for many years the Town of Mooresville had provided space. Mashburn said the need for court space had greatly increased in the past few years. He said it was to the point that a few months ago, he and the Town Manager began discussions on the possible expansion of court space in a new building being proposed by the Town. Mashburn said that at the Town’s expense, a facility was desi gned and a bid was taken. Mashburn said, however, the bid had not been assigned. Mashburn said another proposal was brought to the county by Melanie O. Underwood. He said the new proposal had been drawn up by the Fluor Daniel Company for the reconstruction and leasing of the former Lowrance/Lake Norman Regional Medical Center building. Underwood introduced the Fluor Daniel Company representatives in attendance. Mr. Zenaido Quintana, Vice President for the company, then gave a presentation on the possible usage of the former hospital building. Mooresville Mayor Al Jones said that with court business occurring four days per week in the municipal building, that it was not a congenial place for the other offices in the facility. He said the residents of south Iredel! would be appreciative if the county located in the former hospital building site. Mashburn mentioned the fact that county services were already being provided in the Mooresville area, but they were splintered or housed in various locations. MOTION|by Chairman Tice for the Iredell County Board of Commissioners to express the preference to lease or purchase a portion of the former Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and to direct the county manager to negotiate with the Hospital Management Association (HMA) in establishing suitable options and for the options to be presented to the board of commissioners at a future date for consideration. Commissioner Johnson asked the scope of the options. He said he had concerns about advising the Mooresville officials that the county was interested in the hospital proposal. Johnson asked the Mooresville representatives what would happen if the county later found out the Fluor Daniel option was not feasible. McLean said he thought the Town board members would be agreeable to keep their option open. He said the Town had a bid on the new police department, and it would be his recommendation that a contract be awarded by January 19. McLean said the Town needed some direction from the county. Johnson said he didn’t want to commit to one option and talk about other options, when in actuality, other options were nonexistent. Commissioner Bowles asked Mashburn when a recommendation could be brought back to the commissioners. | | | | | Mashburn said it would not be prior to January 19 when the Town had to make a bid decision. He said sixty days would probably be ample. McLean said he didn’t see any problems in leaving an option open for the county. He said he couldn’t speak for the Town board, but he could, in good conscience, ask his board to leave the option open. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. PRESENTATION FROM MR. TOLLIE MITCHELL, OF INSIGHT RESEARCH, IN REFERENCE TO A CITIZEN SURVEY: Mr. Tollie Mitchell said he and a psychologist friend started Insight Research six years ago. He said the company worked with local governments and nonprofit groups in conducting citizen surveys. Mitchell said it took about eight weeks from the initial mail-out date for the company to summarize the results. He said, typically, 3,000 surveys were mailed at a cost of $10,000. He also said the mailing included a cover sheet along with a two- page survey. Commissioner Ray asked the citizen response rate. Mitchell said 15 to 30 percent. He said that if a self-addressed, postage-paid envelope was included, the rate was always better. He said, however, he had never seen a response rate that exceeded the 30 percent. Attorney Pope asked if the company sold the information. Mitchell said no. Commissioner Williams asked if a random selection of citizens was used. Mitchell said yes, MOTION| by Chairman Tice to proceed with the Insight Research Company survey. VOTING: Ayes - 1 (Tice); Nays - 4. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following ten (10) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. i, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER REFUNDS AND RELEASES Breakdown of Releases: $ 32,574.46 County 22,071.36 Solid Waste Fees 351.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 1.18 Shepherd’s Fire #2 94.20 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 21.54 All County Fire #4 1,377.25 Statesville City 1,694.72 Statesville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville Town 5,389.56 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 1,362.86 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony .82 Troutman 209.97 Breakdown of Refunds: $ 2,096,41 County 1,281.67 Solid Waste Fees 72.00 East Alexander Co. Fire #1 0.00 Shepherd’s Fire #2 55.15 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 0.00 All County Fire #4 17.14 Statesville City 153.35 Statesville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville Town 396.78 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 120.32 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony 0.00 Troutman 0.00 nN REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PLANNING DEPT. ITEMS: 1. The release of Surety Bond B2883810 for The Point on Norman, LLC in the amount of $85,228.00 due to the completion of street improvements. 2. The approval of Surety Bond #44510338426 for Consumers North Carolina Water Company, Inc., for a wastewater treatment facility located on Quiet Cove Road, off River Highway in the amount of $100,000. 3. The release of Cash Bond #201101 in the amount of $100,000 for Mid South Utilities, Inc., for a wastewater treatment facility located on Quiet Cove Road, off River Highway. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #28 FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL EQUITY SHARING PROGRAM AND FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF $3,010 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SMART TRAFFIC STATISTICS PACKAGE: (During the agenda briefing, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor said the statistics package included a dedicated computer along with the necessary software to be used in conjunction with the Radar Speed Warning Trailer. The trailer was recently purchased with grant money from the Governor’s Crime Commission. Proctor said the statistics package would enable the office to obtain information on vehicle counts, average speed, minimum-maximum speed as well as other data in targeted areas.) 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO RETIRE THREE CANINES (K-9s) FROM ACTIVE DUTY AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE K-95 SURPLUS & FOR A PRIVATE NEGOTIATED SALE TO BE HELD: WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of the following items of personal property, that are surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, that Evie D. Caldwell, Purchasing Agent, pursuant to the provisions of G.S. 160A-267, is hereby authorized to dispose of the personal property as listed for cash or good check by private sale, and the said purchasing agent is further authorized and directed to execute the necessary functions associated with the sale of: K-9 Rico K-9 Duke K-9 Ringo 5, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A WORKPLACE VIOLENCE POLICY STATEMENT & THE APPROVAL OF A SERVICE RECOGNITION PROGRAM POLICY STATEMENT: (The following two policy items were approved for inclusion in the Iredell County Code. They were explained by Personnel Officer Carolyn Harris during the briefing.) Add to Article V. Conditions of Employment: Section 8. Workplace Violence It is the policy of Iredell County to promote a safe environment for its employees. The County is committed to working with its employees to maintain a work environment free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior. Violence, threats, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior in our workplace will not be tolerated. All reports of incidents will be taken seriously and will be dealt with promptly and appropriately. Such behavior can include. but is not limited to, oral or written statements. Sestures, or expressions that communicate a direct or indirect threat of physical harm. Acts of violence include: “Physical violence” - the unjustified threat of future or immediate Physical injury upon another under circumstances where the ability to carry out the threat appears reasonable, imminent or any physical action such as hitting, kicking, or action causing physical injury. “Verbal hostility” - verbal threats toward persons or property, the use of vulgar or profane language toward others, disparaging or derogatory comments or slurs, offensive sexual flirtations and propositions, or verbal intimidation. The term also includes language which, although not derogatory to the personal attributes of another, is unduly harsh or severe in relationship to the business purpose for which it is utilized: i. é., profanity. “Visual hostility” - derogatory or offensive posters, cartoons, drawings, or publications. Employees are responsible for refraining from participating in violent actions. Employees are also asked to cooperate in maintaining a safe working environment. Do not ignore violent, threatening, harassing, intimidating, or other disruptive behavior. Ifyou observe or experience such behavior by anyone on C ‘ounty premises, report it immediately to a supervisor or department head. Supervisors and department heads that receive such reports should investigate the incident . 4 initiate appropriate action. Threats or assaults that require immediate attention by police skou < be reported first to police at 911. Unless authorized, under no circumstances are the following items permitted on County property, including parking areas: all types of firearms, switchblade knives or explosives and other objects carried for the purpose of injuring or intimidating. Because of the great value placed on the safety and well-being of employees by Iredell County, substantiated incidents of violence will be considered Failure in Personal Conduct and the employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Since most serious incidents of workplace violence represent a personal crisis that the individual is unable or unwilling to solve alone, intervention at an early stage provides the individual with the necessary assistance to resolve these issues, prevent escalation, and allow continued productive employment. Employees who are experiencing a personal crisis are encouraged to seek help through the County's Employee Assistance Program. Attendance is confidential and the program provides advice, assessments, and treatment plans based on individual evaluations. Supervisors and department heads can also utilize the EAP to develop intervention strategies and make decisions that will prevent violent incidents from occurring. Add to Article VII. Employee Benefits: Section 10. Service Recognition Program Iredell County provides a service recognition program for employees who work in a regular full-time or part-time (at least 20 hours per week) position. Service awards or other type recognition may be given after an employee has completed five years of continuous service and at each five-year increment thereafter. Current and new employees may be given credit for time worked in a temporary full-time or part-time capacity for purposes of service recognition. To be eligible for the credit, the employee must be transferred from the temporary position to a regular full-time budgeted position without a break in service. Current employees may be given credit for prior service in a full-time capacity with the county provided they returned to full-time employment (in another capacity or prior to the adoption of the reinstatement policy) within one year of separation. Prior service credit may be given to employees that leave full-time county employment and return to work under the provision of the reinstatement policy. Credit for service time given under this policy will be counted to determine the level of service award/recognition the employee will receive. It will not be used to make a current or new employee eligible for any other benefit. 6. REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL TO PAY $6,400 TO ENERGY UNITED FOR THE INSTALLMENT OF FOUR (4) HYDRANTS: (On March 9, 2000, hydrant purchases were approved by the Fire Tax District Board. The hydrants were installed along Old Mountain Road.) 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION THAT WILL ENABLE THE CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDS: WHEREAS, Lead Regional Organizations have established productive voluntary working relationships with municipalities and counties across North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the 1999 General Assembly recognized this need through the appropriation of $900,000 for each year of the biennium to help the Lead Regional Organizations assist local governments with grant applications, economic development, community development, and to support local industrial development activities and other activities as deemed appropriate by their local governments; and WHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used for payment of member dues or assessments to a Lead Regional Organization or to supplant funds appropriated by the member governments; and WHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by Iredell County for release of these funds to the Lead Regional Organization, the available funds will revert to State’s general fund: and WHEREAS, in Region F, funds in the amount of $55,000 will be used for the preparation of HOME and CDBG applications, land use corridor Studies, hosting of regional seminars/conferences, regional data center, regional building permit tracking system, and other economic development activities that may be deemed appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners requests the release of its share of these funds, $5,658.69, to Centralina Council of Governments at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of state laws. : 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2000 MINUTES 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #29 FOR THE APPROPRIATION OF MEDICAID MAXIMIZATION RESERVE: (Ray Rabe explained during the briefing session that the need for Spanish interpreting had increased at the health department. He said additional funding was needed for interpreter time. Rabe said $2,970 was needed, but it would not be necessary to derive the money from local tax sources. He said a “Medicaid Maximization Reserve” fund was created about three yeas ago for similar situations, and the fund now had $30,000. Mr. Rabe said that in order to utilize the funding, however, it was necessary to invoice “against the particular account applicable to both types of patients being served.” He said it was necessary to establish a “Child Health” Medicaid Max revenue line item in the budget for the first time. (The other Medicaid Maximization Fund is for Maternal Health.) 10 REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION ON A PROMISSORY NOTE FOR THE NORTH IREDELL RESCUE SQUAD (MODIFICATION AGREEMENT): The new agreement will include the following modifications. WHEREAS, Iredell County loaned North Iredell Rescue Squad the sum of $84,733.00 and North Iredell Rescue Squad gave a promissory note dated November 16, 1999. to Iredell County; and WHEREAS, the entire principal has not been paid and North Iredell Rescue Squad has requested a modification to the agreement, and the County has agreed to the modifications. NOW, THEREFORE, this agreement is made to reflect the modifications to the note dated November 16, 1999, to which the parties have agreed as follows: 1. The maturity of the promissory note is extended from December 31, 2000 to December 31, 2001. 2. The interest rate is changed from 5.90% per annum to 6.20 per annum. 3. Except as modified in this agreement, the note dated November 16, 1999, remains the same. REQUEST FOR A DECISION ON AN OPTION TO PURCHASE IREDELL COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1010 SALISBURY HIGHWAY (BASSETT BUILDING) AND A REQUEST TO WAIVE THE 60-DAY OPTION TO PURCHASE NOTICE: Attorney Pope said two years ago, Bassett Industry officials desired to give some property to the county with the sale or lease proceeds to be used for economic development. He said the Bassett officials wanted to give the property in a manner to allow the company to receive a tax deduction. Pope said that, fortunately, a buyer ( WingatesMonday*Company or WMC) desired to obtain the property and was willing to pay cash. Attorney Pope said, however, a cash transaction could not occur without jeopardizing the Bassett donation. He said a lease agreement was worked out whereby the county charged WMC a fair market rent. The arrangement included a credit for WMC towards the purchase price. Pope said WMC had paid $25,000 for the option to purchase and the county agreed to give the company credit for one-half of the rent for the purchase. Mr. Pope said the purchase price for the property was $300,001. Attorney Pope said WMC now wanted to exercise its option to purchase. He said there was a 60-day notice period, but WMC had requested for it to be waived. Pope said that upon the payment of the purchase price, a deed would be drafted. In addition, he said WMC was requesting that the lease be assigned to ArmSpen Enterprises, the real estate holding company. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant WMC’s option to purchase the property, waive the 60-day notice, and to assign the lease to ArmSpen Enterprises. VOTING: Ayes - 5 ; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN EASEMENT DEED WITH THE CITY OF STATESVILLE PERTAINING TO THE NEW AGRICULTURAL BUILDING ON BRISTOL DRIVE (water sewer lines): Support Services Director Jim Vernon said the City of Statesville agreed to fund the extension of water sewer lines to the state livestock facility off Bristol Drive. He said the city supplied $200,000 for the extension. Vernon said the county property was downhill from the proposed sewer line, and unfortunately, could not be served. Mr. Vernon said the city was asked to reroute the line and the initial cost estimate was $200,000. Later, an additional amount of up to $140,000 was given. He said the easement was needed to serve the county and the state’s facilities. MOTION] by Commissioner Williams to approve the easement deed with the City of Statesville for the Bristol Drive property. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. REQUEST FOR A DECISION IN REFERENCE TO THE CANCELLATION OF THE TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001 MEETING DUE TO THE NACo CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.:|MOTION)by Commissioner Bowles to cancel the Tuesday, March 6, 2001 briefing and regular meeting of the board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW FOR YEAR 2001 (6 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE (3 mandatory appts. & up to 5 additional appts.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Wendy Dickenson, and Commissioner Johnson nominated Roy Lester. Chairman Tice nominated Jim Coleman, and Commissioner Williams nominated Ron C ampbell. MOTION| by Chairman Tice close the nominations and appoint Dickenson, Lester, Coleman, and Campbell by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (1 appt.): C ommissioner Johnson nominated Bill Gill. Chairman Tice |moved| to close the nominations and appoint Gill by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. BOARD OF HEALTH (3 appts.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Dr. Ron Milam for the optometrist appointment, and Dr. John C. McLelland for the physician appointment. No further nominations were submitted. Chairman Tice |moved| the close the nominations, appoint Milam and McLelland by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining appointment (public) until the January 2, 2001 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. secnensnn caste aetna asta atic nine nis CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM COMMITTEE (CJPP) (7 appts.): Commissioner Williams nominated Reggie Weisner and Billie Fay Gill. Commissioner Johnson nominated Tommy Bowles, Bill Pennell, David Crosby, Jerry Moore, and Joel Mashburn for reappointments. Chairman Tice {moved |to close the nominations and appoint Weisner, Gill, Bowles, Pennell, Crosby, Moore, and Mashburn to the the CJPP Committee. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (4 appts.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Karen B. Ray as the commissioner appointee for this committee. Chairman Tice nominated Brenda Gatton and Sue Walser. No further nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved} to close the nominations, appoint Ray, Gatton and Walser by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining appointment until the January 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INFORMATION & REFERRAL (2 appts.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Lucille Carter. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved |to close the nominations, appoint Carter by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining appointment until the January 2 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Commissioner Johnson nominated John Greene and Bill Benfield for reappointments. Chairman Tice [moved] to close the nominations and appoint Greene and Benfield by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS - Topics for Discussion at the January 2001 Planning Session: Commissioner Johnson asked how close the manager and staff were in determining the cost for more library space. He said he was interested in determining if the amount of money that had previously been appropriated to capital reserve would fit a reasonable time frame in the accomplishment of the new agricultural building, the DSS building, and the library (over two years). Blumenstein said the capital reserve fund was increased last year from $2 million to $2.5 million. Mashburn said a breakdown of funds would be available for each project at the January planning session. He said the biggest questions concerned the library — whether to expand or start over with a new building. Commissioner Williams asked if a cost study had been completed on DSS. Mashburn said he was not certain on how much had been completed. He said he thought the project would come in “pretty close” to what was budgeted — 1.5 million up to 1.9 million. ee Sn Commissioner Johnson said he recalled that the library would be the most expensive of the three projects. He said the board decided to construct a new agricultural building because of the need for additional court space. Johnson said he also recalled the board felt it would take two budget years to complete the library project, and this was why DSS was designated as the second building project. Commissioner Williams said he was understanding that DSS was to be done in 2001-02 and the library during 2002-03 and 2003-04. Johnson said that was correct. Mashburn said the county already had the money to accomplish the DSS project. He said an architect would be needed after the feasibility study was finished. Mr. Mashburn said he felt the majority of the $2.5 million for this year would be carried into FY 2001-02. He said another $2 million or $2.5 could be budgeted adding up 10 $4.5 million or more. Johnson said he thought it would be advisable to consider what projects might be next and what “financing vehicle” the county could use. He mentioned planning and mapping as potential projects. Mashburn said he wasn’t sure the county could wait that long to address space needs for planning. He said the county might be able to lease space for a period of time. Commissioner Johnson asked the manager to determine how much space was needed for the planning and mapping departments between now and the 2001 planning session. Chairman Tice said she continued to receive complaints about the voting booths. She said some of the booths needed to be upgraded. Commissioner Bowles said he had heard complaints about the mold and mildew. Commissioner Williams said he thought the board needed to become serious about a Capital Improvement Plan, in cooperation with the school systems. He said it would be beneficial to examine the school needs and to look at financing methods to pay for them over the next five or six years. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: (Mr. Mashburn had previously submitted a written manager’s report.) CLOSED SESSION: Citing Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11(a) 5, Chairman Ticelmoved to enter into closed session at 8:50 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:00 P.M.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 2, 2001 (briefing at 5:00 p.m. and regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.), in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: _ - eet an C- Werre Clie. s Clerk to the Board 10 | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JANUARY 2, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at 4:30 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, Library Director Steve Messick, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXIT 42 FUTURE LAND USE STUDY: Town of Troutman Mayor Elbert Richardson and Troutman Administrator A.J. Barghothi joined Iredell County Planning Supervisor Ron Smith to present the Exit 42 plan. Barghothi said the Troutman officials began efforts to extend water sewer in the Exit 42 area in 1998. He said the Town had a “fairly severe water sewer problem” and industries locating in the area would have to be “light, open stack.” Mr. Barghothi said the Town would be requesting the county to amend its land use plan to conform with the Exit 42 study. He said the plan had the following eight zoning classifications. Low to Medium Density Residential (18%) Medium Density Residential (22%) Medium to High Density Residential (6.54%) Residential/Transitional Office (2.48%) Office Institutional (10.5%) Neighborhood Retail (5.5%) Interchange Commercial (15.8%) Light Industrial (18.5% Commissioner Johnson asked if the Town had enough water capacity to partner with the county on a light industry. Richardson said Troutman was working with the City of Statesville. He said joint ventures had been discussed. Commissioner Bowles asked what was consuming the most water sewer in Troutman. Barghothi said it was commercial development. Smith said that in reference to the performance criteria for the commercial development, small trees and bushes were included in the plan. He said the criteria also included a stipulation that off street parking, for nonresidential use, was to be in the rear and on the side of the structures. Mr. Smith advised that some property owners objected to this requirement. He said the property owners felt the public might think the businesses were closed if there were no vehicles visible. Commissioner Ray asked why the general business designation stopped at Flower House Loop. Smith said it was to Protect some of the new homes in the area. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing Session at 6:45 p.m. Approved: patting lb, Ate f V én 0 On Clerk to the Board iF bo } | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES JANUARY 2, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. CONSIDERATION OF THE EXIT 42 FUTURE LAND USE STUDY: Planning Supervisor Ron Smith said the Town of Troutman was requesting that the Iredell County Land Use Plan be amended by including the proposed recommendations of the Exit 42 Future Land Use Study. He said the proposed amendments, if adopted, would bring a higher level of specificity to land use designations in the area while also recommending site specific amenities for new development. Smith said the Exit 42 plan had been developed on a parcel-to-parcel basis. He emphasized that no rezonings were taking place. Mr. Smith said the plan was unanimously rejected by the Iredell County Planning Board on December 6, 2000. Troutman Town Mayor Elbert Richardson said three years ago, the municipality began seeing unrestricted growth in the county. He said the Troutman officials became proactive and borrowed $900,000 from a lending institution and $250,000 from Iredell County to extend water and sewer lines to Exit 42. Richardson said a joint county/town/citizen committee was created to prepare a Hwy. 21/Exit 42 Land Use Plan. He said the second draft of the plan was approved by the Troutman Planning Board; however, the Troutman Town Board of Aldermen felt the plan compromised the board’s original intent by allowing approximately 500 acres to be designated for interchange and general commercial-type development. The mayor said the Exit 42 plan was a composite of the thoughts of the committee, the Troutman Planning Board, the Troutman Board of Aldermen, and the Iredell County Planning Department. Troutman Town Administrator A.J. Barghothi said the plan included four different types of development. He said these were residential, commercial, industrial (low impact) and open space. Barghothi said the open space could be accomplished by (1) the encouragement of Clustering (particularly in the protected watershed areas), (2) the mandating of dedicated open space in future subdivisions/developments and encouraging greenways as a means of connecting neighborhoods to nonresidential uses. In addition, Barghothi said governments should consider adopting regulations pertaining to tree preservation. Barghothi said governing bodies should consider developing landscaping programs for all new uses, not existing uses, along U.S. Hwy. 21. Mr. Barghothi said there were eight specific types of land use categories in the plan. He said they were: (1) Low to Medium Density Residential (2) Medium Density Residential (3) Medium to High Density Residential (4) Residential/Transitional Office (5) Office Institutional (6) Neighborhood Retail (7) Interchange Commercial and (8) Light Industrial. 1 : | Larry Queen spoke in opposition to the plan. Queen said the map was incorrect. He said the committee had devoted much time in developing the original plan. Lisa Benfield spoke in opposition to the plan. Benfield said she wanted her property on Flower House Loop to be designated commercial. DeAnn Hobbs spoke in opposition to the plan. Hobbs said she wanted a commercial proposal “on the books.” Judy Charpentier spoke in opposition to the plan. Charpentier said property owners should be allowed to do what ever they wanted with their properties. Rich Piselli spoke and admitted that some restrictions needed to be on growth. Piselli said the “area would develop the way the market was pushing it.” He said development was all right as long as there were restrictions. Rusty Tevepaugh spoke in opposition to the plan. Tevepaugh said the usage of the property should be between the landowner and buyer. John Kindley spoke in opposition to the plan. Kindley emphasized that the corridor was along an interstate, and it was not on Main Street in Troutman. In reference to the architectural review stipulation, he said most national companies already knew what was needed. Kindley voiced concerns about monument sign stipulations and the criteria about parking in the rear of buildings. He asked Town Administrator Barghothi to define “heavy streetscaping.” Barghothi said it was landscaping that allowed businesses along the corridor to not be shielded, but to have aesthetics. He said certain amenities were left intentionally vague. Roger Stutts said he was against the plan. Stutts said the Town officials changed the plan. He said some areas were more suited for commercial rather than residential use. Buddy Scott said he was against the plan. Scott said the corridor area should be used for commercial development with conditional uses. Karen Garner said she had tried to “market” the area. Garner wanted the monument sign and the sidewalk and architectural review stipulations removed from the plan. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to amend the Iredell County Land Use Plan using the Exit 42 Study with the following revisions to the Exit 42 plan: To extend the General Business Overlay area south of the interchange down to Crosstie Lane and from Crosstie Lane to Flower House Loop (southern end) the designation would change to General Business Conditional Use District, GB (CUD). (One of the conditions necessary for the area to be considered General Business CUD in the future is that a request must be accompanied by documentation granting preliminary water and sewer approval by the Town of Troutman. Another condition would be that all requests must be conditional use requests accompanied by a site plan. The site plan shall address the standards detailed in the Exit 42 Plan as well as the Roadway Protection Overlay in the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance.) Performance criteria included are: *Underground electric and utility lines *Around the interchange itself, pole signs will be permissible; however, monument signs shall be used north of Houston Road back to the Town of Troutman *Shared driveways *Uniform street lighting along the corridor * Sidewalks are to be built along roads intersecting with US 21 that connect that road with adjoining residential neighborhoods. Another part of the motion would be the inclusion of Mr. Larry Queens’ property in the General Business area. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. In addition, all speakers desiring to speak in reference to the next case were called to the dias to be sworn in. REZONING REQUEST; GRAYSON O.STAMEY PROPERTY, CASE NO. 001 2-1, FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO GB(CUD), GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT (The property is located at 1219 River Highway, Mooresville, NC.): Planning Supervisor Smith said the owner (Grayson O. Stamey) and applicant (Jerry Campbell) desired to rezone RA property to GB CUD. He said the conditions for the district would be: (1) Roadway Protection Overlay (2) Outside storage to be enclosed with an 8' tall fence (3) Fenced storage to be planted with trees along the River Highway to provide 90% visual screening to the 8' height with interwoven slat screening for the gates. Smith said the property’s size was approximately 40,000 square feet and could be identified by PIN #4637-19-2503. Mr. Smith said the existing land use was vacant, and the surrounding land use was vacant, highway and General Business. He said the property was located in a commercial node in the River Highway Corridor Study, and the petitioner had agreed to the conditions. Smith said that on December 6, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 9-0 vote. Jerry Campbell spoke and said he was present to answer any questions. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles, after reviewing the four findings of fact, to grant the request of Case No. 0012-1 to allow the rezoning change from RA, Residential Agricultural to GB(CUD), General Business Conditional Use District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. The individuals desiring to speak in reference to the next conditional use case were sworn in. REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE IREDELL COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A REZONING REQUEST; EDWARD A. & SHELBA BISSELL PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0012-2, FROM RA & GB, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL & GENERAL BUSINESS TO M-2 (CUD), HEAVY MANUFACTURING CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT (The property is located at 157 Sawtooth Lane in Union Grove, NC.): Mr. Smith said the owners/applicants desired to build a specific metal coating process saw finishing facility to support an existing company business. He said the conditions of use for this case were: (1) Only for the installation of the specific metal coating process (CEM 2000) (2) That the process does not create a discharge of hazardous chemicals into the air or ground, does not create a chemic smell, does not discharge dust, does not increase noise level during production, does not extend hours of production operation, and does not increase truck traffic above current levels. Smith said the request encompassed approximately 17.69 acres, and it could be identified by PIN #4852-68-5611. The existing land use is for Union Grove Saw and Knife and the surrounding land use is vacant, crop farming, poultry farming, and residential. Mr. Smith said the business began operations in 1984 on the south side of Hwy. 901. Later, in 1987, the company relocated across Highway 901 to the current location. Smith said 54 employees worked at the site. He said the metal coating process was planned for a separate building and would initially employ three people, with a total of six employees at full operation. Mr. Smith said that on December 6, 2000, the planning board recommended the amendment of the land development plan and approval of the rezoning, attempted to obtain water and sewer for the area. McKnig ith the City of Statesville and West Iredell Water Corporation. Mr. i the area since there was a single and house on the site for the past 50 years. Mrs. Orrell said paying the taxes and the utility bills. Orrell said she int subject to the county attorney’s interpretation in reference to spot rezoning, said the attorney had rendered an opinion indicating that the rezoning w illegal spot zoning. He said the proposed M-2 district would not be conti residential district; however, according to the attorney, operation prior to county-wide zoning, and (2) that it on the surrounding neighborhood, outweighed the “‘ spot zoning claim. in an 8-1 vote. Smith ould not constitute an guous to another non- the facts indicating (1) the business was in had expanded at least twice with no problems sland” issue; thus reducing the potential of a Edward Bissell said he and his wife were th answer any questions. € Owners/applicants, and he was present to No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION) by Commissioner Williams to amend th in reference to Case No. 0012-2. e Iredell County Land Development Plan VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles, after reviewin rezoning request of Case No. 0012-2 from RA & GB, Resid to M-2 (CUD), Heavy Manufacturing Conditional Use Dist g the four findings of fact, to grant the ential Agricultural & General Business rict. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. All speakers desiring to speak in reference to the next case were sworn in. REZONING REQUEST; ELEANOR ORRELL PROPERTY, CASE N FROM R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RA, CUD RE AGRICULTURAL CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT (The property is located Road, Statesville, NC.): Smith said the owner (Eleanor Orrell) and applicant (Realc Corporation) desired to build a manufactured home subdivision on the property wi conditions: O. 0012-3, SIDENTIAL at 493 Airport 0 Development th the following (1) Limit residential construction types to new double-wide or modular units only. (2) Each unit shall include: vinyl lap siding, asphalt-shingle roofing, masonry foundation, masonry front porch, and concrete driveway. Smith said the 54 a existing land E Jimmie McKnight, part owner of Realco Development, said he had unsuccessfully ht said he had tried w D zoning best suited Eleanor Orrell, the owner of the property, said she was 80 years old and had lived in a she needed to sell the property to eliminate ended to retire if the request were granted. more _ Tom Moose Spoke in OPPosition. Moose said the neighborhood fought to obtain the R-20 zoning, and the residents didn’t Want it to return to RA Commiss Commissioner Johnson asked what the Square footage would be for the Proposed homes and their approximate value. Said some of the McKnight said an | »100 sq. ft. home would He said some could 89° up to $120,000. Jimmie Elliott said his home faced Mrs. Orrell’s pro rezoning due to the increased population in perty. Elliott said he opposed the the neighborhood animals would be in the area, and due to the Probability that more Chairman Tice asked Mr. Elliott if a buffer would help. Elliott said the land went “ Probably nothing would help. Elli up and down,’ ” He said a 20-foot fence Would be needed, but ott said the area was quiet and Peaceful. Commissioner Bow the Elliott Property. He said Leyland Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. by Commissioner Bo #0012-3 from R-20, itional Use District wit request of Case Wles, after reviewing the four findings of fact, to g Agricultural Cond grant the Single-Family Residential to RA (CUD), Residential h the following ¢ tions: (4)M (5S) Masonry front Porches (6) Concrete driveway (7) The developer will plant some bounds with the E] type of vegetati ation shield along the area that metes and liot Property, VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0, Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST; CLAUDETTE M. STUTTS PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0012-4, FROM R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO RR, RESORT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (The property is located at 571 Stutts Road, Mooresville, NC.) Smith said the proposed use for the new zoning would be any/all uses in the RR District. He said the property covered 5.18 acres and could be identified by PIN#s 4635-68-4338 and 4635-68-4084. Mr. Smith said the existing land use was for acommercial marina, and the surrounding land use was residential. Smith said that if the request were approved, it would bring an existing non-conforming use into compliance with the standards of the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance. He said there were no proposed changes to the facility at this time, and if the RR zoning were approved, any expansion would be subject to board of adjustment approval. Mr. Smith said that on December 6, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 9-0 vote. Duane Lewis, a realtor for Mrs. Stutts, said that at one time the property was Resort Residential. Mr. Lewis said he encouraged Mrs. Stutts to re-obtain the RR zoning sO improvements could be made. Susan Boyer, a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. Ms. Boyer requested more time for the neighborhood to review the request. John Bennett, a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. Bennett said he was not opposed to change, but he was against what had been outlined in the plans. Mr. Bennett said he had concerns about increased traffic. He also expressed concerns about the close proximity to the nuclear power plant. Bennett said if an emergency occurred, the evacuation route would include Stutts Road and Brawley School Road. He requested for the nuclear regulations to be reviewed prior to approving any rezonings for the area. Bennett also expressed environmental concerns, ¢.g., water sewer problems and oil spilling into the lake. Andy Barringer said he had lived in the area for 14 years, and he was opposed to the rezoning. Frank Washam, a resident of Shoreline Loop, said he wanted to address the quality of life issues. He said large marinas were extremely noisy, ¢.g., forklifts were sometimes used to take boats out of dry storage. John Kerhoulas, a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. Kerhoulas said he purchased his property as a retirement home. Dr. Joseph Zastrow a resident of Shoreline Loop, spoke in opposition. He said the residents would have a difficult time protecting their interests if the rezoning occurred. Zastrow said the area had enough “boat exposure” already. He said the property was of great value with the R-20 zoning. Doris Neel, a resident of Shoreline Loop and an advocate for the rezoning, said she was confident the Stutts family would make decisions about the property in “an honorable and ethical fashion with full consideration for the neighbors.” Barbara Johnson, a resident of Shoreline Loop and an advocate for the rezoning, urged the board members to respect the rights of the Stutts family. Mrs. Johnson said she would probably be the one most affected by the rezoning, but she felt the Stutts family would be considerate of the neighbors. Mike Franklin, a resident of Stutts Road and the son-in-law of Mrs. Stutts, encouraged approval of the rezoning. Bob Randall, an attorney representing the estate of Mr. Stutts (deceased husband of Claudette Stutts), said that members of the Stutts family resided near the site, and they did not plan to move. Mr. Randall said that prior to the creation of Lake Norman, the Stutts family operated a 6 | dairy farm. He said, unfortunately, the lake took up the farmland most suitable for the dairy. Mr. Randall said the people speaking in opposition did not reside in the area at the time. He said the Stutts family had lived in the area during “bad times and they hoped to see it through the good times.” Randall said the lake area was the first section in the county to be zoned. He said the area was initially Resort Residential but it didn’t develop. Later, he said it became R-20. Mr. Randall said marina services/boat landings were “sorely needed in the entire lake area.” Smith said there were three methods to expand the marina. He said they were: (1) expansion of a nonconforming use through the planning board and board of commissioners (2) the attainment of a conditiouai use rezoning and ( 3) the attainment of a straight RR district and then an appearance before the board of adjustment. Commissioner Ray asked if anyone had inquired with Duke Power as to how many boat slips the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) would approve. Duane Lewis said this would occur at a later date. He said there were about four different proposals that were being reviewed. Lewis said the Stutts family was just asking for the RR zoning so something could be done. Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION} by Commissioner Johnson to grant the request of Case #0012-4 from R-20, Single Family Residential to RR, Resort Residential District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing and the speakers desiring to speak in reference to the next conditional use case were swomm in. REZONING REQUEST; GRADY CAMPBELL PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0012-5, FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO GB(CUD) GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT (The property is located at 1086 River Highway, Mooresville, NC.): Mr. Smith said the proposed use for the property (4.134 acres) would be any/all uses in the General Business District with the condition being the Roadway Protection Overlay. The existing land use is retail/commercial and the surrounding land use is commercial, residential, and vacant. Smith said the request was in correlation with the recently adopted River Highway Corridor Study. He said that on December 6, 2000, the planning board unanimously recommended approval in a 9-0 vote. Mark Lowrance said he represented Mr. C ampbell. Lowrance said Campbell had a letter of intent from John Leggett for the purchase of 3.1 acres. Mr. Lowrance said Leggett had a letter of intent from Merita Bakery for the construction of a bread thrift store and warehouse facility. Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles, after reviewing the four findings of fact, to grant the request of Case No. 0012-5 and to rezone the property from RA, Residential Agricultural to GB (CUD), General Business Conditional Use District. (The condition being the Roadway Protection Overlay.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST; DEAN DENHAM PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0012-6, FROM HB(CUD), HIGHWAY BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT TO RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (The property is located on Bess Road, near | | } | | | | S to rezone the Property in Case N 0. 0012-6 from € District to RA, Residen tial Agricultural District. ] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following four (4) consent agenda VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. 2. Cash Bond #s 22188 & 21624 for off Old Mountain Road, on Angel completed the street improvem the Angel Oaks Subdivision, located Oaks Drive. The developer has ents. é. REQUEST FROM THE COUNSEL DUE TO THE TAX STATUS OF THE M Mashburn explained during the brie seling Center was exempted from Paying county taxes for its facility in Statesyj Sai Otice three vendors BIDDER No. of Items Included (7) TOTAL BID PRICE Best Uniforms 7 - Flying Cross $36,369.50 Alternate 7 - Horace Small Brand $34,869.50 Brad Company Uniforms 7 $41,294.48 Alternate 7 $43,808.50 | Showfety’s Uniforms 7 $34,737.00 4 The uniform contract was awarded to the low bidder of Showfety’s in the amount of $34,737. 8 | | | | 4. REQUEST FROM THE LIBRARY FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR AN E-RATE DISCOUNT PROGRAM: During the agenda briefing, Library Director Steve Messick said the library was eligible to receive discounted rates for telecommunication services. He said discounts could be obtained for internet service and on the library’s regular telephone service. Messick said the library needed to apply for the discounts prior to January 18, 2001. He said the Federal Communications Commission provided the discounts to public schools and libraries. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A HIGH DENSITY APPLICATION IN A WSIV- CA WATERSHED AREA: Smith said the owner, John Leggett, was requesting approval of the high density option in the WSIV-CA Watershed for a commercial project at 1086 River Highway. He said the high density option would allow the applicant to exceed the standard allowance of 24% built-upon coverage for buildings, parking, sidewalks, etc., yet not exceed 50% built-upon coverage. 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. Smith said the pond had to be bonded and inspected annually. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the approval of the high density application for Mr. Leggett. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT BIDS & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #30: During the briefing, Evie C aldwell explained the following heavy equipment bids that were opened on December 20, 2000. USED EXCAVATOR BIDS RECEIVED: BesTrak, Inc. 1997 John Deere 892DLC $130,000 Carolina Tractor & Equipment 1996 Caterpillar 330BL $127,500 (Staff recommended the excavator from BesTrak, Inc., since it had 1,425 previous operating hours compared to Carolina Tractor’s excavator having 8,026 hours. The amount budgeted for the equipment was $100,000. The staff recommended a budget amendment for the remaining $30,000 to be taken from unspent funds in the capital outlay for buildings line item.) REMANUFACTURED LANDFILL COMPACTOR BIDS RECEIVED: A.E. Finley, Inc. BoMag BC671RB (demo unit) $309,318 LCE, Inc. Rex 370 $132,500 Road Machinery Services, Inc. Rex 370 $158,495 (Staff recommended the low bid of LCE, Inc., for the compactor. The staff has had past dealings with this company and reported that good service had been received.) USED BACKHOE BIDS RECEIVED: BesTrak, Inc. 1999 John Deere 310SE $44,000 Carolina Tractor & Equipment 1997 Caterpillar 416C $40,000 (Staff recommended that the used backhoe be purchased from Carolina Tractor & Equipment in the amount of $40,000.) MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #30 in the amount of $30,000 and to award the used excavator bid to BesTrak, Inc. in the amount of $130,000. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION| by Commissioner Williams to award the landfill compactor bid to LCE, Inc., in the amount of $132,500. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. MOTION] by Commissioner Ray to award the used backhoe bid to C arolina Tractor & Equipment, Tnc., in the amount of $40,000. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. REQUEST FOR A DISCUSSION ON THE LEGISLATIVE GOALS PROPOSED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (NCACC): A discussion was held on proposed legislative goals offered by the NCACC. (Commissioner Ray will be the voting delegate for the legislative conference to be held January 11, 12, 2001.) [MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following goals. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. (Note: The goals are listed using the verbatim wording submitted by the NCACC.) Taxation & Finance Support legislation to exempt counties cities, school boards and community colleges from payment of state & local sales taxes on government purchases. Clarify the definitions of “charitable hospital,” “charitable hospital purpose,” and determine a minimum level of charitable care for charitable hospitals to qualify for property tax exemption. Change the Homestead Exemption as follows: © The amount of the exclusion shall be the greater of $20,000 or 50% of the value of the residence. © The initial income threshold shall be $1 5,000; the income threshold shall be adjusted by the annual COLA adopted by the Social Security Administration. © The property tax division of the NC Dept. of Revenue shall issue an annual advisory to inform the counties. Support legislation to restore growth in reimbursements, provided by the state, to replace local revenue lost when the General Assembly repealed certain local property taxes. Support legislation to improve the system through which property taxes on motor vehicles are collected such as: o Adding provisions to allow the local assessors/collectors to change a vehicle owner’s mailing address without the owner’s authorization. o Adding provisions to require the DMV to provide social security numbers of the owners of registered motor vehicles that have been blocked from registration to the county tax collector, and oProviding for a 2% penalty in the first month that taxes on registered motor vehicles are past due. Support legislation to revise statutes dealing with taxation of agricultural land based on its present use value by o Changing the methodology for determining present use values by using cash rents rather than corn and soybean yields; o Preventing abuse of the statutes for the purpose of land speculation. Public Education Support legislation to fully fund schools. Support legislation to re-institute state funding of local school utility costs. Support legislation to require that a county where a special needs student has his or her permanent residence pay tuition (equivalent to the per pupil current expense allotment) to a receiving school system 1n another county when the student enrolls in the receiving county's school system to take advantage of its special needs curriculum. Support legislation to give credit to counties that have overmatched their share of state community college bond proceeds. Human Resources Seek legislation to phase out county cost-sharing in the Medicaid program. Seek legislation reuniting the Division of Environmental Health (currently in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources) with the Division of Public Health in the Dept. of Health & Human Services. Support legislation restructuring the mental health system to provide for county determination of management and service structure, county monitoring of fiscal integrity and accountability, and full state funding of a basic benefit package for all citizens In need of mental health treatment. 10 Seek legislation providing that the state is responsible for providing services to children in need of residential mental health treatment. Support legislation to expand the use of community alternative placements for disabled adults who qualify for State/County special assistance. Oppose legislation to amend North Carolina’s Certificate of Need law unless such changes retain the integrity and viability of the state’s county hospitals. Criminal Justice Seek legislation amending GS 7A-311(a)(1) to increase the fee for service of process to $25. Support additional state appropriations to counties participating in the Criminal Justice Partnership Program to support increased costs of services and personnel. Planning, Development and Land Use Seek funding for the establishment and implementation of Rural Transportation Planning Organizations throughout the state. Support legislation to require compensation from state agencies and units of local governments for lost property taxes when they purchase mitigation land in other jurisdictions if it results in substantial adverse fiscal impact to the host county. General Government Support legislation to restore application of the “Public Duty Doctrine” to local governments. Support efforts to encourage the General Assembly, when developing the legislative redistricting plan, to use existing county lines whenever possible. Support legislation that continues the current level of state funding for all existing positions in county Soil and Water Conservation Offices. Seek legislation to increase flexibility in the use of fees generated for Emergency 911 Service in order to expand the ability of counties to enhance these services. OTHER Medicaid: In implementing the proposed phase-out of county cost sharing in the Medicaid program, we believe that all counties should be relieved of some of this burden at all stages of any phase-out that takes place over a multi-year period. We also support legislation to appropriate funds to increase the medicaid reimbursement rate for dental care for eligible children to 80% of the usual, customary and reasonable rate, and to enhance efforts to expand dental care for low-income populations in the state. Human Service Automation: The Association supports legislation to increase the level of automation of all county human service agencies and encourage coordination and sharing of information among agencies to the maximum extent feasible, including development of a joint state-local public health management information system with technical and management responsibilities lodged with the state. Body Piercing: The association supports legislation to regulate the operation of body piercing practitioners in a manner similar to that of tattoo practitioners. Registration and Certification of Documents: The association supports efforts by the N.C. Association of Register of Deeds to amend the state’s Notary Certification process, particularly so as to formulate electronic recording of documents. The association supports legislation to strengthen current standard document recording statutes and add additional uniform standards to insure standardization of documents. We also support proposals initiated by the Association of Register of Deeds to adjust fees associated with services provided by those offices so as to reflect the cost of these services and to provide for additional automation. Information Technology: The association supports legislation to appropriate recurring funds to establish a local government information technology program at the Institute of Government. Emergencies/Natural Disasters: The association supports legislation enabling process free gratuitous transfers of equipment and supplies from one unit of local government during emergencies/natural disasters. State budget: The association continues to support legislation to coordinate state and local budget timetables and processes, particularly in situations where extended legislative sessions increase the difficulty of such coordination Support legislation requiring voter I.D. at all polling places in North Carolina. il = NM sconoccepenonisceii rasa acas ia iatctaenaaaiaaapenrtenataatengeaeaseiieneti REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2000 MINUTES: [MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approved the referenced minutes. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS BOARD OF HEALTH (1 appt.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Grady Mills of Harmony, N.C. for the public appointment to the board of health. No other nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Bowles moved to close the nominations and appoint Mills by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted and Commissioner Williams |moved |to postpone this appointment until the January 16, 2001 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INFORMATION & REFERRAL (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Williams |moved | to postpone this appointment until the January 16, 2001 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW FOR YEAR 2001 (6 appts.): Commissioner Bowles|moved to appoint Hal Jolly, L.W. Lambert, Jr., Daniel Schmidt, Anita Johnson, William White (alternate) and to postpone the appointment of the remaining member until the January 16, 2001 meeting. (The appointment of the chairman and vice chairman for this committee will also be made at the January 16 meeting.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice |moved}to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. NEXT MEETING: l'uesday, January 16, 2001, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 4 Clerk to the Board Approved: Mencia Le Zeer _SanCDrx Ce UV IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES JANUARY 16, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: C hairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Chief Deputy Rodney Proctor, Sgt. Neil Hayes and Lt. Terry Beck with the Sheriff's Dept., DSS Director Don Wall, DSS Attorney Rob Young, County Assessor Brent Weisner, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. said the planning board had discussed the revisions on January 3, but there were several concerns and a decision was Postponed until February 7. REQUEST FOR THE DESIGNATION OF ALICIA MILES AS A DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT’S INMATE AGENCY ACCOUNT: Lt. Beck, the Supervisor for the jail department, Said the REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A 35-MONTH CO-TERMINUS LEASE FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE/HARDWARE UPGRADE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,252.50 PER QUARTER: Chief Deputy Proctor said the department’s hardware and software (Visions) was currently overloaded. He Said the employees had to wait to input data, and they had to wait to receive output. Proctor said the department was soon due for a software update. He asked that upgraded hardware be approved to relieve the Overloaded equipment. Proctor said the upgrade could be added to the present lease for 35 months. He said the “add on” could run concurrently with the original lease and everything would terminate at the same time. REQUEST FROM SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FORA GRANT THAT WOULD ENABLE A PARALEGAL TO WORK IN THE CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION: Dss Attorney Rob Young said he would like to apply for a Z. Smith Reynolds grant. He said that if the funds were approved, the money would be used for a Part-time paralegal position. Young said that due to staff shortages, collection proceedings on high end child Support arrearage cases had been given a low priority, Young said the Paralegal’s work would be supervised by him and would provide: (1) better customer service to the agency’s clients (2) Increased child support collections and (3) provide a basis for permanence and Stability for dependent children. and extended from November to November. Wall said the grants were usually for three years bably request the position in a future budget He said that if the funds were not granted, he would pro request. A: Chairman Tice shared survey information from nal Planning Effort. The survey contained ace and the protection of drinking water, VOICES & CHOICES SURVEY DAT the Voices and Choices Organization, a 14-County Regio information about environmental concerns, €.g., Open SP etc. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:10 p.m. Approved: Sadutiey _G deo! Veun C- Aor CMe : Clerk to the Board ; / IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES JANUARY 16, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scouts Patrick McDonald, Preston Spencer, and three other scouts from Troop 360 of Western Avenue Baptist Church, led the pledge. ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA;|MOTION)by Chairman Tice to amend and approve the agenda with the following revisions. Additions: *Request from the Sheriff's Department to Apply for a Governor’s Crime Commission Grant for a Live Scan Station 3000 and Accessories. *Request to Enter Into a 35-Month Co-Terminus Lease for a Computer Software/Hardware Upgrade in the Amount of $2,252.50 Per Quarter. *Request for Approval to Pursue a Grant for a DSS Paralegal in the Child Support Division VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD PRESENTATION OF THE CROSSROADS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE’S ANNUAL REPORT BY MR. DAVID SWANN, THE AREA DIRECTOR: Swann was accompanied to the meeting by Dr. Jane Testerman, the Chairman of Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare’s Board of Directors. Mr. Swann cited numerous accomplishments for 1999-2000. Two notable achievements were the construction/completion of a new Elkin facility and receiving a higher consumer satisfaction percentage in services and access than the state’s average satisfaction percentage rate. Swann said the state, in the past, had been reducing its level of funding to area mental health authorities and this trend would continue. He said Crossroads had limited financial resources and an effort would have to be made to increase the community’s understanding of what the agency could provide and could not provide. PRESENTATION OF LIBRARY PETITIONS FROM MRS. HEATHER GRIFFIN, THE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE PRESIDENT: Mrs. Griffin, on behalf of the Junior Service League, thanked the board members for their support of the “More Space Now” campaign and petition drive. Griffin said petitions were placed at the library and 28 other locations She said the goal of the petition drive was to call attention to the needs of the library and that 3,065 signatures had been obtained. Mrs. Griffin requested for the board to keep the library in mind as planning for the 2001-02 budget year occurred. She concluded her remarks by saying the Junior Service League would be glad to assist in achieving more library space. Chairman Tice then made the following remarks. “On behalf of the commissioners, we thank you for your input. Your efforts call attention to the library needs of our county, and they are commendable. Of course, in any case, in order for our county services to be what they are, public support is imperative. At this time, I would just like to bring us up-to-date as to where we are on this project. “As you are aware, in 1997, the commissioners determined that major library expansion was one of the top three capital needs, excluding schools. That same year, the commissioners approved funds to do a 20-year library needs assessment, and a strategic planning committee was appointed to work with the consultant. In July of 1998, the study was completed. Because of the rapid growth and the increased need for school expansion, in F ebruary of 1999, the commissioners were faced with a decision of having to borrow money in order to proceed with the needed capital projects or develop a pay-as-you-go plan. After evaluating all of the options, the board decided on using a pay- as-you-go method and since the courts and DSS needs would require less funding, we decided to go forward with those two projects first and allow more time to build up a reserve to complete the library. The new agricultural center, which will allow for the relocation of local, state and federal agricultural agencies, will be freeing up space for court expansion and is to be completed in the early spring of 2001. A study is underway for the DSS expansion, and funds should be available during 2000-01 to design and begin construction on this project in 2001-02. A total of $3,307,000 will be available for library expansion. In 2002-03 over $5,000,000 will be available. This should be an adequate amount, if we are able to stay at our present location. Should we have to move, it may take an additional year of funding. We are hoping the library study, presently underway, will answer these questions shortly. “Again, I would like to thank you for your input and your interest in improving our library services and to let you know that we will receive these petitions and we will give consideration to this project when we have our planning retreat the last of this month.” PRESENTATION ON THE FINDINGS OF THE BALANCED GROWTH COMMITTEE (BGC): Phil McLain (BGC Vice Chairman) introduced the members of the committee that were in attendance. They were: B.K. Barringer, David Boone, Michael Johnson, Wayne Robertson, Madeline Bradburn, and Marvin Norman. He said the other members, not in attendance, were: R.B. Sloan (Chairman), Archie Bridges, Eric Fields, Arthur Jack Goforth, Bill Harris, Roger Hyatt, John Kindley, Jack Moore, Sherrill Parks, John Robertson, and Vaughn Sprinkle. Planning Supervisor Ron Smith reviewed the mission statement and the concerns that prompted the formation of the committee. These were: MISSION STATEMENT To develop a managed growth plan which will insure that economic and environmental interest will be balanced and that efforts to provide industrial, commercial and residential development do not jeopardize the quality of life amenities that make Iredell County such a great place to live. CONCERNS # Disappearance of farmland # Traffic # Environmental health concerns @ Insuring adequate employment opportunities for county residents # Insuring that the municipalities have input in the management of growth # Insuring the involvement of the school systems (coordination of educational facilities with residential areas) # Coordinating residential development in a manner that will protect property values | | McLain said a “wealth” of information had been reviewed in order for the committee to develop recommendations. He said that all of the submitted recommendations had received at least a two-thirds majority vote with the exception of the increased minimum lot size proposal. McLain said the lot size proposal was included because it had received much discussion. He reiterated, however, that even though it received a majority vote (7 in favor and 6 in opposition) it still did not accrue a two-thirds majority vote. Smith said the committee recommended the following growth management tools. 1. Farmland Preservation Include “Preservation of Farmland and Open Space” as a critical element of all future development in Iredell County. ® Provide the ability to transfer development rights that can be bought and sold. w Consider adopting Article 61 of the North Carolina General Statutes (Farmland Enabling Act). & Enforce and strictly comply with all applicable environmental regulations. ® Encourage the use of conservation easements and land trusts in the County. 2. Direction of Future Growth Ensure that all future growth in Iredell County be managed/controlled in accordance with the Land-Use Plan(s) in existence at that time. ® Encourage managed and controlled growth and avoid or eliminate haphazard sprawl. ® Use different concepts that are appropriate to “fast growth areas” and “slow growth areas.” ® Create a zoning district for very low-density residential areas which property owners could request by non-owner petition. 3. Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation ® Encourage all jurisdictions in Iredell County to cooperate to develop a coordinated Land Use Plan that upholds the interest of the entire county. ® Cooperate with all municipalities in the County to develop a Unified Transportation Plan. * The County and five municipalities should adopt Uniform Zoning Ordinances. * Each municipality, in agreement with the County, should delineate its urban growth boundary. * Iredell County and municipalities should agree to a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for each urban growth area. The Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) zoning should be adjusted to reflect the urban growth boundaries and standards. ¢ All residual land outside urban growth boundaries should have a new Land Use Plan based on this committee’s recommendations. ¢ Establish Multi-Jurisdictional Planning Boards for each urban growth boundary area consisting of three Iredell County Planning Board Members, three Municipal Planning Board members, and one School Board Member in that area to make recommendations directly to the county commissioners. * Municipalities should consider the impact on schools when approving new residential developments. * The County should encourage the practice of connecting developments with roads, when possible, to decrease the number of exits and entrances on main roads. 4. Additional Revenue Sources Pursue additional revenue sources from the state legislature. * Work with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and North Carolina League of Municipalities to develop authority for alternative revenue sources, €.g., impact fees and sales tax increases. 5. Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance Consider adopting an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. 6. Development Mix Formula Encourage a proper mix of industrial, residential, and commercial areas. There should be sufficient industrial and commercial development to increase the tax base to offset some of the cost of residential development and to provide employinent opportunities for citizens. * Commissioners should encourage the proper amount of industrial development and provide for it in comprehensive plans and regulations. Areas should be earmarked for future industrial development. NOTE: The following recommendation was not officially passed by the Balanced Growth Committee. 7. Residential Development/Property Values Increase Minimum lot sizes served by septic systems. (This topic was discussed, at length, during several BGC meetings. The health department previously recommended that lot sizes be increased to 30,000 square feet for lots served by a septic system with public water and 40,000 square feet for lots where water was not available. A motion was made to recommend that the Commissioners increase the minimum lot sizes, even if it was only by a small increment (no specific lot size was included in this motion). The vote was seven votes in favor and six votes against. *x** * * * Commissioner Bowles asked, pertaining to the recommendation for the preservation of farmland, if development rights were being bought and sold in North Carolina. He asked if the process was working, if it was being used in other locations. McLain said some areas were using the method. He said, however, the other areas were using it for different reasons — not the reasons Iredell County was trying to address. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following eight (8) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 1. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE REDUCTION OF SURETY BONDS FOR CRESCENT RESOURCES AND THE POINT SUBDIVISION 1. Reduction of Surety Bond #B2931338 from $202,890 to $16,654. 2. Reduction of Surety Bond #B2931332 from $797,500 to $73,319.40. 3. Reduction of Surety Bond #B3049201 from $166,579.57 to $60,753. 4. Reduction of Surety Bond #B103360825 from $686,887.19 to $101,657.27. 2. REQUEST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SETH HARRIS AND RON SMITH AS PLAT REVIEW OFFICERS: (Harris and Smith will be added to Iredell County’s Plat Review Officer listing, and they will have legal authority to review and sign subdivision plats. A copy of the updated review officer listing will be sent to the Register of Deeds for recording.) 3. REQUEST FOR THE DESIGNATION OF ALICIA MILES AS A DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT’S INMATE AGENCY ACCOUNT: (Corporal Gwen Parks was removed from this designation and in her place, Alicia Miles was approved as a Deputy Finance Officer. This designation will allow Ms. Miles to write checks from the inmate agency account.) 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER REFUNDS & RELEASES: The following refunds/releases were approved. Breakdown of Releases: $71,486.97 County $44,929.08 Solid Waste Fees 588.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 18.04 Shepherd’s Fire #2 50.94 Mt. Mourne Fire 33 291.17 : ' All County Fire #4 2,099.47 Statesville City 2,395.35 Statesville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville Town 16,669.41 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 4,321.31 Love Vailey 0.00 Harmony 23.39 Troutman 100.81 Breakdown of Refunds $1,538.22 County 541.49 Solid Waste Fees 211.38 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 0.00 | Shepherd’s Fire #2 0.00 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 1.73 All County Fire #4 38.59 Statesville City 199.24 Statesville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville Town 523.73 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 22.06 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony 0.00 | Troutman 0.00 | 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 2, 2001 MINUTES 6. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR A GOVERNOR’S CRIME COMMISSION GRANT: Permission was granted for Sgt. Neil Hayes to apply for a 75% (federal funds of $59,250)/25% matching grant for the | purchase of a Live Scan Station 3000 and the necessary accessories. He said the 25% match of $19,750 would be derived from seized drug funds. It was noted that the sheriff's department already had a Live Scan Station in the jail section. However, new legislation now dictates that individuals seeking gun permits have to be fingerprinted in a non-secured area. Hayes explained this was why the sheriff's department needed an additional station. 7. REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A 35-MONTH CO-TERMINUS LEASE FOR A COMPUTER SOFTWARE/HARDWARE UPGRADE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,252.50 PER QUARTER: This lease addendum is for equipment to be added to the file servers from Net Flex. First Citizens Bank will continue to handle the leasing contract. Upon completion of the lease term, the equipment will be returned to First Citizens. 5 8. REQUEST FROM SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT THAT WILL ENABLE A PARALEGAL TO WORK IN THE CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION: This grant, if awarded to the county, employee to work in the child support program. In the agenda said no county funds were requested. He said the grant funds the salary, health care benefits, etc., for the part-time employe computer and supplies. Job responsibilities of the employee w statement drafting and verification (3) preparing state-law exe absent parents with arrearages (4) updating lien statements as maintaining a filing system on high end arrearage parents and including liaison with the sheriff's deputies and clients who ar will allow a part-time paralegal briefing, DSS Director Don Wall of $12,152 would be used for ¢ along with training expenses, a ould be (1) asset research (2) lien mption packets for service on payments are received (5) (6) assisting with asset recovery ¢ owed back child support. nial --END OF CONSENT AGENDA APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS i NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD: Chairman Tice said she had received a call from the Centralina Council of Governments’ Ombudsman requesting that one additional member be added to the Nursing Home Board. Tice said the county had enough members to comply with the statutes, but the ombudsman suggested that one additional person be added. Chairman Tice |moved] to suspend the Rules of Procedure, regarding the announcement of vacancies on boards and commissions, and to appoint Carol Webb to the Nursing Home Advisory Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT COMMITTEE (1 appt.): Commissioner Williams nominated Jack Griffith. Chairman Tice |moved to close the nominations and appoint Griffith by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. INFORMATION & REFERRAL (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted. and Chairman Tice [moved] to postpone this appointment until the February 6, 2001 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION & REVIEW 2001 (1 appt.): Commissioner Williams nominated John Douglas, Jr. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice |moved to close the nominations and appoint Douglas by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Williams nominated Dan Schmidt as the Chairman for the Board of Equalization and Review. Chairman Tice |moved |to close the nominations and appoint Dan Schmidt as the Chairman for the Board of Equalization and Review. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Bowles nominated Hal Jolly as the Vice Chairman for the Board of Equalization and Review. Chairman Tice moved |to close the nominations and appoint Hal Jolly as the Vice Chairman for the Board of Equalization and Review. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: The manager submitted a written report. He noted that it included a preliminary agenda for the January retreat and a FY 2001-02 budget calendar. Mashburn said the commissioners were scheduled to start reviewing the upcoming budget during the month of May. He said the board members, in the past, had met on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Several of the board members said they preferred to meet in the evenings — 5:30 p.m. (or later) through 9:00 p.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless there was a scheduling conflict, e.g., a board meeting. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Property Acquisition - G.S. 143.318.11(a)(5), Chairman Tice|moved to enter in closed session at 8:45 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Return to Open Session at 9:15 p.m.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION)by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Friday, January 26, 2001, 8:00 a.m., at Queens Landing in Mooresville, NC, for the Commissioners’ Retreat. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ™~ pe d Approved: Sibpiany ¢, Alo{ Vial Aline CMC ; [ Clerk to the Board VY IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WINTER PLANNING SESSION MINUTES JANUARY 26 & 27, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a Winter Planning Session on Friday, January 26, 2001, and Saturday, January 27, 2001, at Queens Landing, 1459 River Highway, Mooresville, NC. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Support Services Director Jim Vernon, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjust the planning session agenda by the following revisions. Additions:* Closed Session regarding Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318.11(a) (5) * Request from Visions Work Youth Services For Permission to Apply for a Governor’s Crime Commission Grant for the Establishment of a Juvenile Day Reporting Center * Request for Approval of an Iredell County Audit Contract with McLelland Rutherford & McKenzie PA for Year Ending June 30, 2001 VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. BUDGET UPDATE AND REVIEW: Finance Director Blumenstein reviewed revenue and expenditure updates. She mentioned the state sales tax appropriations were distributed on a quarterly basis, and the November 2000 allotment was lower than the one for November 1999. She said another distribution would occur in February, and it would include the holiday sales. When asked if e-trading was influencing the distribution, Blumenstein said it was difficult to pinpoint. She did say, however, the county basically did not receive anything from e-trading. In reference to a projected fund balance at the end of June 30, 2001, Blumenstein said it would be about twelve percent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES: The county manager said it might be time for the county to start directing incentives towards high tech scientific jobs rather than manufacturing positions. Mrs. Blumenstein noted that an economic incentive payment schedule was included in the planning session notebook. She said the schedule included all incentive projects approved since 1995 and the projected years that payments would be due. She pointed out that for the next six or seven years, the approved projects would affect the county’s budget. LIBRARY PRELIMINARY REPORT: Library Director Steve Messick was accompanied to the meeting by Earl Gaulden of Craig, Gaulden & Davis, Inc. Messick said the Craig Gaulden firm had been hired to (1) study the existing library building to determine how an addition could be built and (2) study the possibility of building a new facility on contiguous property. Mr. Messick said he updated a space needs assessment that was done a few years ago by Providence Associates. While updating the assessment, Messick derived an estimated need of 46,302 sq. feet of space to meet Iredell County’s population and the library’s collection of items. He said the existing library had 17,792 sq. ft. of space. Gaulden described two library designs. He noted they both eliminated the present bookmobile structure (former maintenance building). In addition, both designs used the existing shelving. The following describes Gaulden’s proposals. 1. Add Two (2) Floors to the Existing Building: This plan would add two floors of 14,076 square feet of space to the rear of the building. This sq. footage plus the existing 17,792 footage would provide the 46,000 sq. ft. of space. Messick said the downside of this plan would be the necessary closing of the library for approximately two months. In addition, he said that while construction was occurring, the safety of the staff and the public would be of concern. He said it would take longer to remodel the library than to rebuild, and that dust and noise would be factor during the entire process. Cost Estimate: New: 28,000 sf x $130sf = $3,640,000 Existing: 17,792 sf x $40 sf = 711,680 Special: Demolition 100,000 Openings in wall, 13 x $12,000 156,000 Seismic Connection 40,000 A/C, add 20 tons 100,000 New Stair & Elevator 30,000 New Metal Roof - 31,868 sfx $9 sf 286,800 5,064,480 Furnishings, fixtures & equipment 552,000 Data hookup 250,000 Bidding contingency 500,000 1,302,000 $ 6,366,480 Timeline: new portion at 14 months and existing at 4 months = 18 months 2. New Building: Gaulden said the new building would try to pick up the character of “Main Street,” e.g., arched windows, a brick facade, and a metal roof. The new building would consist of three levels, with the lower section housing the maintenance and mechanical areas. Mashburn said the existing library building could be used to house other county departments, if this option were chosen, He mentioned the structure’s close proximity to the Hall of Justice, and he said the mapping and tax offices could move to the library building. Cost Estimate: Building 46,000 sf x $125 sf = 5,750,000 Furnishings, fixtures & equipment 46,000 sf x $12 sf = 552,000 Data hookup 200,000 Bidding contingency 500,000 $7,002,000 If lower level is hulled for future expansion, add $125,000 Timeline: 14 months Messick said the present library already had enough equipment, books, and other items to fill a 30,000 sq. foot building. A discussion then occurred and most commissioners seemed to favor a new building. Commissioner Johnson, however, questioned where the remaining money would be found since the county would only have $5.6 million during the projected construction year. bho It was the consensus of the commissioners to proceed with the new building design, on the former Bryant Electric site, and to stay within the $5.6 million budget. Commissioner Johnson stressed the importance for the county manager and support services director to keep the board informed on the project, especially in reference to costs. Mashburn said construction could begin in 2002-03, and the project could be finished in 2004. City of Statesville to be Approached for New Library Funding: The county manager was instructed to formalize a proposal seeking financial assistance from Statesville for the new library. Mashburn said the proposal could detail how much library service was directly benefitting city residents. If financial assistance is obtained, the money would be applied towards increasing the square footage, or it would be over and beyond the $5.6 million committed by the county. Love Valley and Harmony Libraries: Several commissioners said they had been approached by Mayor Barker and Mayor Campbell for libraries in their towns. County Manager Mashburn said he would seek cost estimates from the library director on supplying library services in Love Valley and Harmony. CURRENT CAPITAL PROJECTS & PROJECTED FUTURE SPACE NEEDS: Support Services Director Vernon gave status reports on the following projects. New Agricultural Building: The facility should be finished in April ofthis year. Approximately 60% of the Sheetrock has been installed. The project is about 80 days behind schedule. Vernon said Cooperative Extension Chairman Ken Vaughn had suggested the name for the new building to be the “Iredell County Agricultural & Family Resource Center.” Mr. Vernon asked the board’s opinion. It was the consensus of the board to delete the word “Family” from the name. Meeting Street Service Center (former Boggs Bidg.): Vernon said the garage area was nearly finished. He said new patrol cars needed to be serviced, and when this was completed the garage department would move. Mr. Vernon said the final occupant of the service center would be the maintenance department. Sheriff's Narcotics site on Tradd Street (former EMS Base): Vernon said the maintenance department had been remodeling this building. Vernon said the former ambulance bays had been enclosed, and Sheetrock had been installed. Upon completion, he said the building would house the law enforcement staff currently located in the Bondurant Building. (When the Bondurant Building is vacated, probation and parole offices will move to it.) Stumpy Creek Park Project. Vernon said the support structures and parking amenities for the park would cost approximately $97,152. Mashburn said he talked to the county’s legislative representatives and was told it would be unlikely that any future state funds would be available. Commissioner Johnson suggested that at the next board meeting, the staff bring an amendment to the Stumpy Creek Project Ordinance allowing $100,000 to be taken from the parks fund to complete the construction. He said that in exchange for the loan, the southern park quadrant would forgo the future money received from the special parks reserve fund until the debt was repaid. The other board members concurred with Mr. Johnson’s suggestion. Mashburn said that with the opening of an 80-acre park, he wanted the commissioners to start thinking about the recreation budget. He said the department’s budget would have to increase. | | | In reference to future space needs, Vernon said the following departments needed to be reviewed: (1) Inspections/Planning (2) Jail Expansion (3) Tax Assessor/Revaluation/Collector ( 4) Recreation (5) Health Department (Environmental) (6) Elections (7) Finance ( 8) Mapping/GIS ( 9) Animal Control (10) Health Dept. and (11) ECOM. Mashburn asked if the board had any objections to Design Associates preparing a sketch for the conversion of the existing Agricultural Building into space for the courts (top level) and the Register of Deeds (bottom level). It was the consensus of the commissioners to allow Design Associates to create the drawings. The staff was reminded that Sheriff Redmond wanted the opportunity to give input on the design of any court space in Mooresville. Commissioner Johnson suggested that at a future regular meeting, the board review the departmental space needs and prioritize them. PERSONNEL ISSUES: Personnel Director Carolyn Harris and Mark Browder of Mark III Brokerage joined the commissioners. Browder said his firm focused on the health insurance needs of individuals. He said current insurance trends were not favorable because physicians and hospitals “banded together.” Browder said Piedmont Healthcare’s decision to cancel contracts with Blue Cross and Blue Shield was not unique, and it was occurring elsewhere. Mashburn asked how Iredell County’s benefits compared to other public agencies. Browder said Iredell County’s benefits were “a little on the low side and the costs were a little on the high side.” Harris said a few years ago, the county started providing coverage for retirees. (The coverage was given until the retiree was eligible for Medicare.) She said the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had now deemed this practice to be discriminatory. Harris said she discussed the matter with the county’s labor attorney, and he said the EEOC ruling stemmed from a Pennsylvania court case. The attorney advised Harris to continue offering the coverage, but that amendments would be drafted in case the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the EEOC ruling. Personnel Study: Harris said a new personnel study should be completed by April. She said the study would (1) determine if the current pay plan was competitive (2) determine if compaction was occurring and (3) analyze the county’s merit plan. EMS: Response Times: EMS Director Tracy Jackson and Centralina Council of Governments Representative Rebecca Yarbrough shared information about EMS response times. Yarbrough noted that in gauging an EMS response time, “it started when the 911 center received the call and it stopped when the responder arrived on the scene within distance of the patient to do some good.” Yarbrough said the Harmony EMS base, when not in use in the northern end, provided assistance to the Statesville units. She said a quick response vehicle had been mentioned in the past, but the volume was not there to justify it. Mrs. Yarbrough said the Troutman unit was ideally located, and it provided assistance towards the Statesville area and in the southern end. She said it would become more valuable in the future. In reference to more service in the future, she said something west of I-77 might be needed. Mrs. Yarbrough said leasing an area rather than purchasing would be the most practical because the service could be relocated ifthe volume moved. Yarbrough said QRVs were acceptable if there were volunteers to drive them. In summary, Yarbrough said the county was in “good shape” as far as the units. She said, however, the southern end might need more coverage in the future. The clerk was asked to send a letter to the Lake Norman VFD asking about the willingness to allow a QRV to be stationed there. It was mentioned the letter could include a statement indicating a vehicle located west of Mooresville would be of benefit to the community. Mashbum said the restructuring Proposal was not that much different from what the sheriff's department used. It was the consensus of the board to allow the restructuring plan to be incorporated into the EMS Department's FY 2001-02 budget. Group Purchasing for Fire Departments: Commissioner Bowles asked how the group Purchasing Study was proc ceding. Yarbrough Said it was not completed. G. Johnson distributed a handout Showing that $5,651,751 was due to the college from the November 7 State bond. He said no funds had been received. He also said that no county matching LeFevre gave the following five projects as Current requests. 1. $284,000 Completion of addition to the Mooresville Center including an “Interactive Video Conferencing Classroom” and a “Satellite TeleConferencing Station.” 2. $ 50,000 Parking lot addition for the Mooresville Center. 3. $100,000 Replacement of campus communications System (telephone System). 4. $200,000 Parking lot repair and €xpansion on main campus. 5. $150,000 Security lighting and sidewall construction for main campus. $784,000 Total LeFevre also Said the college desired to purchase Properties on Moore Avenue in Mooresville and Drake Street in Statesville. He said funding from the county would be requested if the Properties became available. In long range planning requests, the college offered the following four projects. Main Campus (historic campus) $10,044,973 Continuing Education Center 5,688,823 Mooresville C enter 1,040,408 Deferred maintenance 1,760,000 $18,534,204 IREDELL-STATESVILLE SCHOOL SYSTEM (I-SS): I-Ss School Board Chairman Vaughn Sprinkle, I-Ss Superintendent Howard Coleman, and I-SS Assistant Superintendent Julia Williams joined the commissioners to discuss schoo] needs. Dr. Coleman said the I-S§ System continued to STOW each year by 600-700 Students, or the equivalent of one school. He added the System also had several aging buildings that needed replacement Or major renovation. *Wastewater upgrades * Roofing repairs and replacement *General building renovations *Furniture and equipment *Vehicles (10 buses are needed - the System currently has 30) System wanted to add an additional service building to the present bus garage and renovate the existing buildings ($1.8 million). She said the System desired for the county to borrow money to replace one building at the Salisbury Road site with the funds to be repaid over five years from current expense funds ($1.3 million). Dr. Williams Said the Salisbury Road construction would be phased in over several years. She said if the first phase could be done, the alternative school students could be moved out of mobile units and into the South Race Street property. Dr. Williams said the alternative school was full and had a waiting list. Dr. Coleman said that initially, after the new Third Creek School was built, the Wayside Property would be used for inventory and for bus parking. He said the System would eventually sell the property. Coleman said the Alan D. Rutherford site would be used for six graders. consolidation of services, Dr. Williams then responded to a question about “green schools” or the Third Creek School. She said the architect had submitted several Proposals, and the I-SS staff chose some ideas that MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to instruct the county finance director to report to the system. Dr. Boyles said the OR/ED study predicted 5,500 students during the next ten years. He said the system would need two schools to handle student projections. Dr. Boyles said construction was continuing on the high school addition, and that a small tract of land adjoining the middle school and high school was purchased for parking and future expansion. In addition, he said the system desired to purchase additional acreage at the Kistler Road site. Boyles said the System also wanted to add space to the N.F. Woods Trades Building. For 2001-2002, Boyles explained the following budget needs. ‘ urrent expense: Budget increase request within five percent of Current per pupil; plus growth Planned Projects/programs include: High school science lab completion/outfitting Continuation of three-year supplement increase plan Additional Support services positions (nurses, social worker, etc.) Technology Support Continuation of maintenance/faci lities improvements Utility costs Capital Outlay: Planned Projects include: Paving (high school/middle school) Mobile classrooms (will have to add two to five — South Elementary and N.F. Woods are at capacity) Buses (1 regular and | activity bus replacement) Bleacher replacement Chairman Tice signed the N.C. Public Schoo! Facility Needs Survey for the Mooresville system. REQUEST FROM VISIONSWORK YOUTH SERVICES FOR PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A GOVERNOR’S CRIME COMMISSION GRANT FOR THE had a Raleigh deadline of January 31, 2001. He said Visions Work, based in Winston-Salem, N.C., Was requesting $165,097 from the crime commission to operate an alternative treatment program for juveniles. The grant application also stipulated the local Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Mashburn said the Iredell County Juvenile Criie Prevention Council had sent an endorsement letter for the project. Clerk to the Board Jean Moore said the JCPC approved the endorsement letter after much reluctance. Moore, who attends the JCPC meetings as the county manager’s designee, said the council was hesitant to endorse the request because of the lack of information. She said the council was also hesitant because if a new program starting receiving JCPC funds, it would mean that one or more current programs would have to be eliminated. [MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to deny the pre-application grant this year due to the timing and a need for more information, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. 6:30 P.M. DINNER MEETING BANQUET ROOM - QUEENS LANDING MOORESVILLE, NC The board of commissioners and the county staff were joined by the school superintendents and other school personnel. Dr. Doug Eason, the President of Mitchel IC ommunity College attended. Also, the mayors from Troutman, Harmony, Davidson, and Love Valley (the Statesville mayor did $$$ not attend) along with the plan municipalities attended. Iredell County’s Planning Supervi Also, Representative Frank Mitchell. Representative Mitchell Setzer, Senator Jim Forrester, and Senator Cal Cunningham of the North Carolina General Assembly attended. Chairman Tice called the meeting to order. Comments from Legislators: Frank Mitchell: Rep. Mitchell said that at the end of June 20 He said that between now and June of 2001, the State would be $50 though the state was facing difficult times, he had not heard rumors indicating the counties or cities would be punished. Mitchell said the one cent sales tax increase would not be looked upon favorably this year. He said the first bill introduced in the House was a lottery bill, and he Suspected there would be several others of this nature, 00, the state was short of money. 0 million short, He Said that even Cal Cunningham: Senator Cunningham reiterated Mitchell’s statements about it being a tough budget year. He said he welcomed comments from the cities and co continued. Dr. Jim Forrester: Senator Forrester said that neither party wanted to raise taxes. He mentioned the upcoming redistricting, and he said the “big battle” would be with the Congressional seats. Senator Forrester voiced concerns about the legislature. He said he was in favor of putting a limit on the legislators’ terms of Office as well as the length of time the legislature convened. Forrester said there would probably be an increase in gasoline ta State diverting state hi ghway funds patrol department and the schools. Forrester said that in the p diverted. (Rep. Setzer had to leave the meeting early, due to the death of an acquaintance and visitation with the family.) Chairman Tice thanked everyone for attending and adjourned the dinner meeting at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2001 Winter Planning Session 8:00 a.m. BALANCED GROWTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: Inspections Planning Director Lynn Niblock and Planning Supervisor Ron Smith reviewed the various Balanced Growth Committee recommendations. 1. Farmland Preservation: It was the consensus of the board to allow the planning staff to eet ation: : Prepare a model ordinance. [i was suggested the voluntary Farmland Preservation Program Ordinance include a five-member advisory board and for three members of it to be actively engaged in farming. It was also Stipulated that no commissioners should be on the committee since appeals would be forwarded to them. The ordinance would stipulate that two contiguous farms or a minimum of 50 acres would be needed. to prepare a proposal detailing the composition of a “Council of Policy Makers” to aid in It was also the consensus of the board to allow the Studies. Smith said Highway 70 East and Highway 64 West were two growth areas that needed to be watched. The board instructed Smith to see if the On-going studies could be done in-house or if ulate a priority listing of the Outside assistance would be needed. Smith was also instructed to form areas that might need Studying. Large Lot Zoning: It was the consensus of the board to allow the staff to create a new zoning classification. The classification would strictly be done by the owners request and require 100% participation. A two-acre lot size would be the minimum, and the property would have to be contiguous. 3. Minimum Lot Sizes: No action occurred on this topic since it did not receive a two-thirds consensus vote by the Balanced Growth Committee. 4. Multi-Jurisdictional Cooperation: No action was taken since it was mentioned the “Council of Policy Makers” would probably offer assistance. 6. Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance: No action was taken. 7. Development Mix Formula: No action was taken. The board did not give a specific time frame for the completion of the directives. Smith said it would probably require at least two months before he could return with any new information. CLOSED SESSION: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to enter into closed session at 12:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing property acquisition - G.S. 143-318.1 I(a) (5). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION (no action taken arising from the closed session) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN IREDELL COUNTY AUDIT CONTRACT WITH MCLELLAND RUTHERFORD & MCKENZIE PA FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001: Finance Director Blumenstein said there were no increases in the audit contract from the previous year, and she recommended approval. MOTION} by Chairman Tice to approve the Iredell County audit contract with McLelland Rutherford & McKenzie for year ending June 30, 2001. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice motioned} to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 6, 2001, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: —Afes/o ee. ai C Lycru CPD < Clerk to the Board a IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefi February 6, 2001 , at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Cente Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. ng Session on Tuesday, t (South Wing Conference Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein. Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell, Health Director Ray Rabe, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice MS. SABRINA JONES REQUESTS A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT IN REFERENCE TO APPLYING FORA “CLOSING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP & STRENGTHENING FAMILIES GRANT” SPONSORED BY THE N.C. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES (NCDSS) AND THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (NCACC): County Manager Mashburn said he had received a call from Statesville Mayor John Marshall indicating the Statesville City Council supported Ms. Jones’ efforts in obtaining the grant funds. SERVICE: Purchasing Agent Caldwell explained that all of the equipment purchases were budgeted and did not require budget amendments. In reference to the workstations, she said they would replace desks purchased in 1961. Caldwell said the space-saving stations were versatile, if the offices ever relocated. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TWO DUMP TRUCKS BIDS, PENDING INVESTIGATION OF SUITABILITY BY THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT: Caldwell explained this request and said the trucks would be purchased from the “white goods” fund. She said needed to be declared surplus and eliminated from the fleet. UPDATE IN REFERENCE TO THE DEBT SERVICE NEEDED REGARDING A DIRECT PLACEMENT LOAN FOR THE THIRD CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AN IREDELL-STATESVILLE ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING: Finance Director Blumenstein shared a projected capital funding spreadsheet on the debt service needed for the new Third Creek Elementary School and the Iredell-Statesville Administrative Building (Phase 1). Blumenstein said she was stil] trying to work out the best loan transaction. She said that due to declining interest rates, it might be advisable to delay the transaction for a little while. Plus, she said the county had a term bond due on the 1992 Certificates of Participation (COPs) in 2007, and she wanted to look at the interest Savings that might be found in refinancing it. She said a Series 2001 COPs issue could include the refinancing, the $3.6 million for the Third Creek School, and the $1.3 million for the administrative building. She said the COPs could be closed before July of this 1 year, and the school system would not be delayed with its plans. Blumenstein said she recommended a COPs issue rather than a direct placement loan due to these factors. It was the consensus of the board to allow Mrs. Blumenstein to set the pace on the loan transaction in order to secure the best package. WEST NILE VIRUS UPDATE: Commissioner Bowles and Health Director Ray Rabe briefed the board on precautionary measures the health department planned to use against the West Nile Virus. Bowles said the health board had agreed to spend more money for community education. He said $4,750 wouid be budgeted for FY 2001-02. Mr. Bowles said that since mosquitoes were attracted to water, the public would be advised to empty birdbaths and other outside containers. Commissioner Bowles said the health board had talked about a spray program, and even discussed the possibility of purchasing two spray trucks, but decided to instead use the educational direction. Mr. Bowles said the reasoning in not pursuing the spray program, at this time, was due to the difficulty in destroying both the larvae and adult mosquitoes. Rabe said the type of vector carrying the virus worked during the day. He said water was a key element and this area would probably be more susceptible than other parts ofthe country. Mr. Rabe said the age groups he was primarily concerned about were the young and elderly. He said if a healthy middle-aged person was infected the symptoms might be something similar to the flu. However, for the young and elderly, encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, could occur. Rabe also said that in 20 or 30 years, a natural immunity might occur against the virus. He said there were currently 3 species of mosquitoes transmitting the disease, but this might increase up to 15. GROUP PURCHASING: Commissioner Williams asked the status on the group purchasing project for the fire departments. The county manager said he would get an update. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:10 p.m. Approved: PJa0 fol Z. CAme CMC 5 Clerk to the Board NR sevscmuneca~senetniasn tastes iia siitpenitancneinneiintite IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashbum and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION | by Chairman Tice to delete the following agenda item since it was reviewed during the briefing session. Deletion: Update in Reference to the Debt Service Needed Regarding a Direct Placement Loan for the Third Creek Elementary School and the Iredell-Statesville Administrative Building (Phase I). VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD MS. SABRINA JONES, ON BEHALF OF THE STATESVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, IN REFERENCE TO A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT REGARDING A “CLOSING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP & STRENGTHENING FAMILIES GRANT” SPONSORED BY THEN.C. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES (NCDSS) AND THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (NCACC): Ms. Jones was accompanied by Pastor Doris Allison to discuss a grant sponsored by the county commissioner’s association and the state DSS department. Jones said she was the Director of Teen Health, a United Way and March of Dimes agency that worked with many families in south Statesville. Ms. Jones said the NCACC and NCDSS would select 15 communities in North Carolina for collaborative workshops. She said the purpose of the workshops would be for local residents to develop a plan to address community needs. Once a plan was developed, the communities would then be eligible to enter into the second phase where eight counties would be selected. Jones said the grant awards could be over $200,000. Ms. Jones said that since the NCACC was a grant sponsor, it was mandatory that a letter of endorsement from the local board of commissioners be included in the application. Jones cited several reasons why the south Statesville area would be an ideal location for the grant funding. She said the Statesville Housing Authority had agreed to serve as the fiscal authority, and no money was being asked of the county. Jones said February 15, 2001, was the deadline for the first phase. Commissioner Bowles asked if the project’s progress would be charted. Jones said a key to the proposal was that measurable results had to be maintained. ~ MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to grant the letter of endorsement required by the NCACC and the NCDSS in order to apply for the “Closing the Academic Achievement Gap & Strengthening Families Grant” and for any funding derived from the grant to be used to improve the quality of life for the residents of south Statesville. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following five (5) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. i, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF WORKSTATION BIDS FOR THE TAX OFFICES AND APPROVAL OF FURNITURE BIDS FOR THE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE: Bids were awarded to Office Furniture Concepts in the amount of $15,193.43 for the workstations and for the Cooperative Extension furniture in the amount of $27,078.80. The seating bid was awarded to Shelby-Williams Industries in the amount of $21,040.82. A summary of all bids is as follows. Workstation & Furniture Bids Cooperative Ext. Bidder Tax Office Workstations Furniture Bid Bond Corporate Express $15,493.72 $29,613.49 no Office Furniture Concepts 15,193.43 27,078.80 yes Total Office Environments $44,397.00 total for both yes Seating Bids Bidder Bid Amount Corporate Express Stylex chair $ 52,050.00 Shelby- Williams no bid Verco no bid Office Furniture Concepts Stylex chair 51,900.00 Shelby-Williams no bid Verco no bid Shelby- Williams Stylex chair no bid Shelby- Williams 23,625.00 Plus 665.82 chair trucks (3) Verco no bid Alternate: tough-coat finish 20,375.00 Pius 665.82 chair trucks (3) Total Office Environments Stylex chair no bid Shelby-Williams no bid Verco 33,000.00 Plus 225.00 chair trucks (3) 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER OF A SURPLUS AMBULANCE TO THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE: (The following resolution was approved.) Resolution for Transfer of Certain Surplus Personal Property Whereas, the County of Iredell has possession of the following personal property that is surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of lredell County, that since the Town of Mooresville, North Carolina, has requested the property, with consideration in the amount of $1,500, the property shall be transferred to the Town as provided in G.S. 160A- 274. One (1) 1991 Ford Ambulance VIN: IFDKESOM3HMB17511 2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR TWO DUMP TRUCKS, PENDING AN INVESTIGATION OF SUITABILITY BY THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT: Purchasing Agent Evie Caldwell said during the briefing session that two used dump trucks were budgeted for the solid waste department, and bids were opened on February 6, 2001. Mrs. Caldwell recommended Hunting Creek Motors in the amount of $48,800 for the used hi ghway dump truck. In reference to the articulating off-road dump truck, Caldwell recommended the low bid of BesTrak, Inc., at a negotiated bid of $80,000. She said BesTrak’s bid was the lowest and it was at $82,500. Caldwell said she negotiated with the vendor, and the bid was reduced to $80,000, with no concessions. Mrs. Caldwell said $80,000 was what had been budgeted. She further said that all vendors had been told the bid awards were dependent upon a thorough investigation by the solid waste department. The bids were awarded to: H unting Creek Motors at $48,800 for the used highway dump truck and to BesTrak, Inc. for the articulating off-road dump truck at $80,000 A summary of all bids is as follows. Used Highway Dump Truck Hunting Creek Motors 1998 International 4900 $ 48,800 Carolina Truck Center 1999 International SOO0SFA $ 58,500 Used Articulating Off-Road Dump Truck BesTrak, Inc. 1996 Bell/John Deere B25B $ 82,500 Negotiated Price (Same) $ 80,000 Carolina Tractor 1997 Caterpillar D300E $ 85,000 Hunting Creek Motors 1996 Terex 2566C $ 88,000 International Equipment 1998 Terex 2766C $ 115,000 Alternate 1 1999 Terex TA25 $ 120,000 Alternate 2 2001 Terex TA25 $ 189,000 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #32 IN REFERENCE TO THE APPROPRIATION OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS: This amendment will recognize | | | | | | Section 6. Any funds remaining in the Stum other quadrants would not be delayed in startin REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE STUMPY CREEK PROJECT ORDINANCE: Mashburn explained that at the winter planning session, the board was advised about the need for additional funding to complete the Stumpy Creek Park. He said several delays had occurred. Mr. Mashburn said the State granted a completion extension until June 30. Mashburn said he was concerned the state might want a partial monetary refund if the park was not completed as planned. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the request to amend the South Iredell Park Fund by adding $100,000 for the completion of Stumpy Creek Park and that the $100,000 be considered as a loan from the existing Parks Capital Reserve Fund, and further, the loan is to be repaid annually by transfers from the Stumpy Creek Project Fund to the Parks C apital Reserve Fund equal to one-fourth of the annual contribution from the General Fund. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. **e KK *& Amended South Iredell Park Fund Capital Project Fund Be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1: The following project will be financed by this fund: Stumpy Creek Park Project $739,360 Section 2: Funds for this Capital Project fund will be provided from the following sources: Parks & Recreation Trust Grant $250,000 Community Contributions 115,000 Memorials 16,530 Transfers from Parks Capital Reserve Fund 210,626 Transfers from General Fund 92,200 Investment Earnings 55,004 $739,360 Section 3: This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. Section 5. The Parks Capital Reserve Fund is advancing $100,000 to the Stumpy Creek Project Fund for completion of the project. This advance is to be repaid annually by transfers from the Stumpy Creek Project Fund to the Parks Capital Reserve Fund equal to 1/4 of the annual contribution from the General Fund. py Creek Project Fund at completion of the project will be transferred to the Parks Capital Reserve Fund and applied as a reduction to the advance. This amended ordinance being duly adopted this 6" day of February, 2001. ** kK & Commissioner Williams said the motion did not indicate what happened if next year another quadrant, e.g., north Iredell, decided to start a park and funds were not available. He said he would like some guarantee the other three quadrants would not be held up. MOTION] by Commissioner Williams for the board to authorize funding from the fund balance, if necessary, should another quadrant begin a park during the time that the south Iredell quadrant was repaying its $100,000 loan. Mr. Mashburn said he was understanding the purpose of the motion would be to insure the g their parks -- the county would assure the money would be available from the fund balance, if necessary. . Commissioner Bowles said the onl parks started at the same time. y time a problem would occur would be if all three of the VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (3 announcements) TROUTMAN PLANNING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction - 2 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS INFORMATION & REFERRAL (1 appt.): Commissioner Ray nominated C ommissioner Tommy E. Bowles. MOTION) by Chairman Tice to close the nominations and appoint Tommy E. Bowles to the Information & Referral Advisory Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Sign Ordinance: Commissioner Johnson asked when the sign ordinance would be discussed, and County Manager Mashburn said it would be on the F ebruary 20, 2001 agenda. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn said a few days ago, the state predicted a $500 million budget deficit. He said new reports from Governor Easley’s office indicated the amount had increased to $740 million. Mashburn said the state library had already sent a letter to Iredell County’s Library Director advising him to expect a 2.5% a funding decrease of $4,058.04. In addition, Mashburn said the DSS Director that Medicaid costs would exceed the expected amount by $160,000. budgetary cut, or had informed him CLOSED SESSION: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to enter into closed session at 7:40 p.m., for the purpose of discussing G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) - Property Acquisition. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Return to Open Session at 8:20 p.m. No action arising from the closed session.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. NEXT MEETING: February 20, 2001 at 5:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approval: /: ¢ lo ( ame a [ ! Clerk to the Board ssereitiineceiinpspepnateeiainetiarncnaipeneentemaneaateniiinitt IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Sgt. Neil Hayes, Assistant Jail Supervisor Terry Beck, Tax Collector Joe Ketchie, County Assessor Brent Weisner, Health Director Ray Rabe, Health Services Coordinator Norma Rife, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS: In reference to the cash bond release for the Padgett Farms Subdivision, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith said the site had been inspected and the necessary fire hydrant had been installed. He said that with the hydrant installation, the planning department recommended the $1,500 bond release. High Density Application fora WSIV-CA Watershed Site: Smith explained the high density application and mentioned that as land prices continued to climb, more requests would be seen. Mr. Smith was asked if he envisioned the county having to maintain the ponds in the future, and he said no. A concern was voiced about the proposed go-kart racing track being so close to a church, and Smith said the owner, Race Park USA, Inc., had the proper zoning. Mr. Smith said he had received questions from the neighbors about the property’s usage, but no inquiries from the church. TAXATION ITEMS: Tax Collector Joe Ketchie presented the unpaid real property tax printout for year 2000. Ketchie said he was not seeking an advertising date, at this time, due to state law changes. Pertaining to garnishments for unpaid taxes, Ketchie said that ten days prior to this occurring, a letter was sent to the employer. He aiso said that before this happened, the original invoice and two delinquent notices were sent to the taxpayer. Ketchie said that for vehicles, the invoices and notices were sent to the addresses supplied by the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles. County Assessor Brent Weisner said the current tax collection rate was about 92%. He said the yearly goal on delinquent taxes had already been met. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REGARDING A GOVERNOR’S HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF TROUTMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RADAR TRAILER AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT 434: Sgt. Neil Hayes explained why the referenced grant had to flow through the county for the Town of Troutman. He asked that $8,000 be spent on the purchase of the trailer. Blumenstein said that when the paperwork was received in Raleigh, the state would reimburse the county. She said the turnaround time was about 30 days. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:35 p.m. approves: Ahgucl 3 Avo) / é eC flaw l. Dene Cie , Clerk to the Board } | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER OBSERVED IN HONOR OF DALE EARNHARDT, SR.: The board and audience members observed a moment of silent prayer in honor of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., a National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Winston Cup driver killed while racing at the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 18, 2001. Earnhardt, a native of Cabarrus County, had resided in Iredell County (Mooresville, NC) for the past 15 years. During Mr. Earnhardt’s racing career, he achieved numerous awards, honors, and titles. Most notable were: winning the Winston Cup Point Championship seven times, being listed as the American Driver of the Year two times, winning a record nine races at the Talladega Superspeedway, and holding the record of 34 victories (in all forms of racing) at the Daytona Speedway. INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 607, sponsored by Concord Presbyterian Church, led the pledge. The scouts attended the meeting as a requirement in achieving their citizenship in the community merit badge. ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to approve the following agenda adjustments. Deletion: * Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing an Attorney-Client Matter G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) Additions: * Closed Session for the Purpose of Discussing a Property Acquisition Matter G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) * Request for the Chairman to Sign a Public School Building Capital Fund Application Regarding Third Creek Elementary * Announcement of Mr. Roy Lester’s Resignation from the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS RECOGNITION OF JANET BLAUFUSS, A RETIREE FROM THE HEALTH DEPT: Ms. Blaufuss, the former nursing director for the health department, was presented a plaque commemorating her 12 years of county service. Health Director Ray Rabe cited numerous achievements that had occurred during Blaufuss’ employment. Most notable were her accomplishments in lowering the infant mortality rate and reducing the number of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases in the county. | | | | | | | utomobile repair business had Seen their b harmed by the ordinance. R,A RETIREE FROM THE SOCIAL SERVICES r, a former Social Work Supervisor for the Social Services Department, was memorating her 26 years of county service. Social Services Director Don Wall tal of 33 years of social work experience. Mr. Wall saj > unty Said Mrs. Snider Was o1 had ever employed. Wall cited Snider’s extensive knowled ining to fo child protective Services. given a Plaque com said Snider had a to of the best employees Iredell Co 1e of the laws and guidelines perta ge ster care, adoptions, and PUBLIC HEARINGS Meeting to be in a public hearing. farms (2) off-premises si Premises church Signs, quirements and site trian ns for select non-residential Mr. Smith said the Staff had gle specifications in an effort to make the ordin ance more consistent. Commissioner Williams asked Mr. Crosby how much business had been lost du removal of the advertising Sign. Crosby said a couple ofa road that had access to Interst interstate and onto Hwy. 90] ( we ‘as off a main coming off the - He also said the Signs ate 77, Crosby said to main road) needed directi re expensive, and he had a limited income. Commissioner Ray asked Mr. Crosby why he wanted to be grandfathered if his sign was g0ing to be in compliance with the Proposed sign ordinance. Crosby said he wanted the record to show that his business had been there for a certain number of years, Commissioner Bowles asked when the present sign ordinance was adopted. Smith said it was in 1997. Bowles asked how many signs would be considered in violation of the 1997 ordinance. e real estate signs were included, there would be Smith said hundreds. He said if th thousands. Commissioner Bowles said he had concems for the business owners located off the main roads. He said there should be some mechanism for the businesses to place a sign on the main road in order to compete in the open market. Mr. Bowles said he thought that if the county limited signs at intersections, the religious, charitable, fraternal, military or service organizations should be exempted. Commissioner Williams said he also had concerns for the auto repair business owners. nformation was needed on the proposed revisions, especially Commissioner Ray said more i d concern about the board limiting a the impact they would have on business owners. She voice business owner’s exposure to his/her potential customer base. nance would be regulated, e.g., number of how the ordi mber of square feet Commissioner Johnson questioned at an intersection, amount of permissible square footage, the aggregate nu signs other type of zoning. at an intersection, OF the linkage to some Commissioner Williams said he was in favor of linking the enforcement to other types of zoning, as well as the square footage. Commissioner Ray said she understood there were other nonconforming signs in the county that had not been removed. s, the signs may have been in place correct. He said that in many case any factual Smith said this was but it was difficult for the business owners to present before the zoning was adopted, evidence showing when they were erected. Mr. Williams asked how the proposed ordinance would be enforced. asis. He said the planning department did Smith said it would have to be on a call-by-call b Mr. Smith said much of the not have anyone that was 100% dedicated to code enforcement. enforcement would be through the permitting process. board members wanted to regulate the ordinance by the total Johnson asked if the other ) at an intersection. number of square footage (signage Williams said this would be his suggestion. Smith said there might be three, three-foot signs on one post to accommodate more businesses. non the signage would help control the clutter. Bowles said joint participatio Chairman Tice said the board would need to consider Mr. Crosby's request prior to the next board meeting (March 20). a decision on the sign ordinance revisions until MOTION| by Chairman Tice to postpone the March 20, 2001 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. The other board members said churches would be completely exempt. Mr. Crosby asked, between now and the next meeting, if he could put his sign back up due to his business being seasonal. Chairman Tice said the board could not allow Mr. Crosby to re-erect his sign because it was not in compliance with the present ordinance. MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to approve the following six (6) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Tax Collector Joe Ketchie presented a printout of the unpaid real property taxes during the briefing.) 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY REFUNDS & RELEASES: The approved releases and refunds are as follows, Breakdown of January Releases: $51,232.07 County $37,143.6] Solid Waste Fees 264.00 E. Alexander Co. Fire #1 30.92 Shepherd’s Fire #2 52.91 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 49.51 All County Fire #4 2,673.22 Statesville City 2,639.34 Statesville Downtown 5.21 Mooresville Town 6,830.41 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 1,273.88 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony 0.00 Troutman 269.06 Breakdown of January Refunds 2,789.95 County 1,618.02 Solid Waste Fees 0.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 0.00 Shepherd’s Fire #2 20.26 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 20.26 All County Fire #4 99.82 Statesville City 373.84 Statesville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville Town 119.50 Mooresville Downtown 0.00 Mooresville School 100.80 Love Valley 0.00 Harmony 0.00 Troutman 437.45 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT 433 TO APPROPRIATE FUND BALANCE/COMMISSARY AND TO RECOGNIZE YEAR SALES IN THE COMMISSARY & APPROPRIATE FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT ($5600 for ten (10) Motorola Model HT 560 portable radios and $750 for a used Consew brand sewing machine for the jail dept.): Budget Amendment #33 was approved for the purchase of the following equipment. $5600 - To purchase ten (10) Motorola Model HT 560 portable radios for use by the jail staff. Some of the radios will replace older models and others will be issued to officers who do not have them. $ 750 - To purchase a Consew Brand commercial sewing machine to be used by the jail staff for repairing damaged items, e.g., mattress covers and coveralls. The sheriff's department has advised that the machine is a heavy duty commercial grade that is designed for the needed repair work. 5. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT REGARDING A GOVERNOR’S HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR THE TOWN OF TROUTMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RADAR TRAILER AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #34: During the briefing session, Sgt. Neil Hayes said the Town of Troutman had applied for a $8,000 grant to be used for the purchase of a radar trailer. Notification has been received of the grant award; however, in accordance with state guidelines, Iredell County must purchase the trailer for Troutman and send the necessary documents to Ralei gh for the $8,000 reimbursement. 6. REQUEST FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A DENTAL CHAIR USING MEDICAID MAX FUNDS ($4,165) & APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #35: Health Director Rabe explained during the briefing that one dental chair needed to be replaced due to a malfunction that cannot be repaired. Rabe said the replacement chair was of durable quality and would last 15-20 years. REQUEST FROM RACE PARK USA, INC., FOR THE APPROVAL OF A HIGH DENSITY APPLICATION FOR A WSIV-CA WATERSHED: Planning Supervisor Smith said Race Park USA, Inc., had requested approval of a high density option in a WSIV-CA Watershed (Section 507 of the Iredell County Watershed Protection Ordinance) for a commercial project on Doolie Road, off River Highway. The high density option would allow the applicant to exceed the standard allowance of 25% built-upon coverage for buildings, parking, sidewalks, etc., yet not exceed 50% built upon coverage. 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. Mr. Smith said the pond would have to be bonded, and it would have to be inspected by the county planning department annually. Commissioner Bowles said he understood the maintenance of the storm drain detention basin would always be the responsibility of the owner. Smith said that was correct. Chairman Tice asked, assuming the request were granted, if Race Track USA, Inc., would be given permission to build up to 50%, or if the board could approve just up to 26%. Smith said it would be possible to hold the company to what was shown on the drawings. He said that if the company wanted to request the residual 24%, it could return with another request. Commissioner Bowles asked if this would be with, or without, the storm drain detention basin. Smith said that in order to accommodate the 26% as shown on the plan, a detention pond would have to be built. Commissioner Ray asked about the enforcement of the pond maintenance. Smith said the enforcement would be the county’s responsibility. He said, however, the county could piggyback with the state. He said enforcement procedures were in the county’s ordinance, and that violations were misdemeanors. Commissioner Ray asked if there were other basins being inspected and regulated by the county. Smith said there was a basin at a mini-storage business on Hwy. 150, and it had existed about two years. He said another one was at a mini-storage business on Stutts Road, and it had been there for a longer period of time. Ray asked if there had been any regulation and maintenance problems. Smith said minor problems, e.g., seeding and riprap. Commissioner Johnson said he thought the intent of the owner was to go up to 50%. Commissioner Ray asked if the county could seek specific usages for the property rather than proposed plans, if the company returned to the county with a new request. Smith said yes. He said this could be done at that point, or the county could refuse approval now and ask for additional information. Chairman Tice said a nearby property owner, Berea Baptist Church, probably did not have any knowledge of the proposed usage since a rezoning was not needed. Smith said that was true. Commissioner Johnson said he was understanding the board could ask for a detailed site plan. Smith said he didn’t see any problems with this type of request. He said the regulations were very broad -- there were no real standards. Attorney Pope asked about the 15-foot buffer shown on the company’s plan. He said it appeared the sediment pond might partially be located in the buffer. Smith said he didn’t know why the buffer was there. He said he thought it was a self- imposed buffer -- it was not something the county required. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to deny the Race Track USA, Inc., request and to stipulate that any subsequent requests for a 50% or greater than a 24% built upon high density application (WSIV-CA Watershed) would require a detailed site plan prior to submission to the board of commissioners. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COUNTY MANAGER ON POSSIBLE IREDELL COUNTY BUDGET REDUCTIONS DUE TO NORTH CAROLINA’S BUDGET DEFICIT AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #s 36 & 37: County Manager Mashburn said that on February 8, 2001, Governor Easley declared a state of emergency and took several actions to balance North C arolina’s budget. Easley took this action due to an estimated shortfall in state revenues of over $700 million. Mashburn said the Governor indicated the April 30 installment of the inventory tax reimbursement to Iredell County, for $850,570, would be held in escrow as a way to balance the state’s budget. Mr. Mashburn said, typically, when the state escrowed funds of this type, the counties never recovered the money. Mashburn said that in order for Iredell County to balance its budget without the $850,570, the following recommendations were offered. 1. Freeze all capital outlay/equipment purchases = $362,000 2. Reduce all departmental budgets by .5% = $263,000 3. Other itemized expenditure reductions identified by the finance director = $225,000 $850,000 Finance Director Blumenstein explained the two budget amendments necessary to recognize the $850,000 reduction. She said the reduction was spread between the county’s general fund (Budget Amendment #36 for $788,665) and the county’s fire service districts (Budget Amendment #37 for $61,335). Blumenstein said no fire departments would suffer a funding reduction. She said that in the county wide fire service district, the way the difference had been allocated was to recognize additional investment earnings. Blumenstein said there were funds set aside to reduce the debt service and none of this money had been spent. Due to this, she said the county would be able to accrue additional investment earnings. Mrs. Blumenstein said a reduction in the truck fund was needed to offset the difference. Blumenstein said that if ad valorem taxes came in at a greater rate than was budgeted, the truck fund would not be affected. She emphasized that no fire department would see a cut. Commissioner Williams said he was concerned about the counties having to balance the state’s budget. He encouraged everyone to let the Governor and the legislators know that Iredell County expected the money to be returned in a timely manner. Commissioner Johnson said he understood there was some talk in the General Assembly about the state increasing the sales tax. Johnson said this information was received from a conversation with North Carolina House Representative Frank Mitchell. The commissioners thanked Mashburn and Blumenstein for their work in balancing the county’s budget. MOTION |by Commissioner Williams, with reservations, to approve the budget reduction recommendations that were necessitated by the state’s budget deficit. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. : REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF T PLANNING SESSION MINUTES AND T 2001: |MOTION HE JANUARY 26, 27, 2001 WINTER HE REGULAR MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, by Commissioner Ray to approved the referenced minut es. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. REQUEST FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN A PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING CAPITAL FUND APPLICATION REGARDING THIRD CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Mrs. Blumenstein said the county planned to fund the new elementary school project in the amount of $12.2 million with $2,455,200 of public school building funds, local funds of $6,144,800, and borrowed funds of $3.6 million. Blumenstein said the project was approved on February 12, 2001 by the Iredell-Statesville School Board. MOTION sign the Public Sch by Commissioner Johnson to approve the request to allow Chairman Tice to ool Building Capital Fund Application regarding Third Creek Elementary School. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UPDATE ON THE FINANCING OF THE $3.6 MILLION ELEMENTARY AND THE $1.3 MILLION FOR THE IREDELL menstein said she recently discussed the new elementary school and administrative building (Phase I) financing with underwriters and had received positive feedback. Mrs. Blumenstein said a net, present-day savings of about three and a half percent on the refinancing of the 1992 Certificates of Participation (COPS) was estimated. She said that at the March 20 meeting, additional information would be supplied. Commissioner Williams asked how much of the three percent would affect the debt service on the COPS. Blumenstein said she didn’t have the final numbers. She said the interest in 1992 was at 6.15. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (4 announcements) ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY BOARD (1 announcement) NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (3 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTI nominated Angela Williams (DSS desi (Commissioner representative), and D ON COUNCIL (4 appts.): Commissioner Johnson gnee), Camille Moore (nonprofit representative), Pat Snider evry Gibbs (Mooresville Graded Schools designee). MOTION} by Chairman Tice to close the n Snider, and Gibbs by acclamation. ominations and appoint Williams, Moore, VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. TROUTMAN PLANNING BOARD OF ADJL (2 appts.): Commissioner Johnson nominated Keith K Tice nominated Mark Payne for the alternate position ISTMENT (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) elly for a three-year appointment. Chairman (one-year term). No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice and appoint Kelly and Payne by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. moved) to close the nominations sexeseee-~eneamnrunn neuer tsetse ataeiesnieneit Note: Commissioner Bowles mentioned that the individuals residing in the municipalities’ extraterritorial jurisdictions, and appointed by the county to serve on planning boards and boards of adjustment, should be advised that they were appointed to represent the interests of Iredell County. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: County Manager Mashburn said a written report had been distributed. Water Sewer Extension Bids for the New Agricultural Building: Mashburn said bids were opened today for a water sewer extension to the new Agricultural Building. Mashburn said the city would have to approve the bid contract, but this probably wouldn’t be done before March 5. He said the bids came in about $40,000 over budget, but there were funds in the capital project ordinance to cover the difference. Mr. Mashburn said the anticipated date for moving into the new building would be sometime in May. He said an open house/dedication would probably be held in June. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Property Acquisition - G.S. 143-318. 11 (a)(5), Chairman Tice moved] to enter into closed session at 8:45 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. (Return to open session at 9:15 p.m. No action arising from the closed session.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. NEXT MEETING: March 20, 2001, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: oe oJ, A400] a. Litt COE. = ot : Clerk to the Board {IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES MARCH 20, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Sgt. Neil Hayes (Sheriff's Dept.), Fire Marshal Chuck Gallyon, DSS Director Don Wall, Income Maintenance Supervisor Lynn Deal, Social Work Supervisor Linda Bledsoe, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. 5 CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,268 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS: Pam Navey, the Executive Director for Appropriate Punishment Options, explained this request and said the day reporting center had 122 clients. She said the program had the capacity for 150 clients. REQUEST FROM THE WEST IREDELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBSTATION ON SHARON SCHOOL ROAD: Fire Marshal Gallyon said the West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department desired to build a fire substation near the Perry Auction Company on Sharon School Road, Statesville, N.C. Gallyon said the department already owned the land, but the construction of the station would cost $120,000. He said the lending institution needed a letter from the county endorsing ihe project. Gallyon was asked if the Fire Tax District Board (FTDB) had approved the project. Mr. Gallyon referred to the FTDB minutes of November 1997. (The minutes indicate that the West Iredell VFD Chief (Ronda Hoke) mentioned the “possibility of adding a substation between Interstate 40 and Hwy. 70 in two or three years.” Due to concerns about the current Fire Tax District Board not being aware of West Iredell’s plans, the board requested that Mr. Gallyon appear at the 7:00 p.m. meeting to further explain the request. REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR F A “COPS IN SCHOOL 2001" GRANT: Sgt. Hayes said this grant would enable the sheriff's office to hire school resource officers for K-12 schools. He said there would be 100% funding for three years with no local funds needed until the fourth year. Hayes said during the fourth year, it would be mandatory for the county to absorb the officers’ salaries and benefits for at least one year. Mr. Hayes said an officer was already based in the high schools, the Iredell-Statesville Alternative School, and at Statesville Middle : School. Finance Director Blumenstein said the school systems received grants to pay for the officers. She said the money came from the Department of Public Instruction, and it was specifically desi gnated for the ' resource officers. The commissioners requested that Sgt. Hayes ask the school officials if they would be willing to absorb the officers’ costs for the fourth year. Also, to inquire as to which schools would need an officer. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing session at 6:35 p.m. Approved: _¢ / awk 3 a A | aa ue, Dy CfAC Clerk to the Board STATESVILLE-SCHOOLS FACILITY Board Chairman Vaughn Sprinkle and Dr. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES MARCH 20, 2001 ae nS UE Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Director Susan Blumens Attorney Bill Pope, Finance tein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Ray. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION following items from the agenda. by Chairman Tice to delete the Deletions: * REQUEST FROM THE SHERIF TRANSFER $500 IN CONNEC INTERDICTION UNIT (trailer) * REQUEST FROM THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMEN APPLY FOR A “COPS IN SCHOOL 2001" GRANT * DISCUSSION/DECISION ON APPROACHING THE CITY OF STATESVILLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY FACILITY F’S DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL TO TION WITH THE MULTI-AGENCY TRAFFIC T FOR APPROVAL TO VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD PRESENTATION AND RECOMMENDATION FRO The following long-range recommendations were submitted. Elementa ry Schools Western Zone Monticello Replace older CR/café/kitchen building, expand adm. and media area; expand Capacity to 400 Scotts Replace all buildings except gym, expand capacity to 600 Sharon Add new media, adm., café ‘kitchen, tie buildings, renovate old media/café, expand capacity to 400 | Northern Zone Northview Add multipurpose room, expand café, expand capacity to 500 Ebenezer Replace older classroom building, expand capacity to 500, tie buildings Harmony Replace older (K-1) building, media center, café/kitchen, adm., expand capacity to 600, tie buildings, renovate interior to improve circulation Union Grove Replace two older classroom buildings Southern Zone Lake Norman Add new multipurpose room, expand cafeteria, renovate existing multipurpose into two classrooms Mt.Mourne Replace rear buildings, expand Capacity to 800 Shepherd Expand capacity to 600 Trouiman Replace older buildings and kitchen/café Statesville Zone Cool Springs Replace older classroom buildings Pressly Add new entrance, expand adm and media, add restrooms on lower level East Renovate interior of main building; expand capacity to 800 New Elementary Schools Needed Southern Zone Western Zone Statesville Zone Middle Schools North Middle Add multipurpose area, expand café/kitchen, add three classrooms Troutman Add new café/kitchen, expand media center Statesville Add classrooms to bring capacity to 800 New Middle Schools Needed Western Zone Statesville Zone Southern Zone High Schools West Add science bldg., expand Capacity to 1400, add auxiliary gym North Add auxiliary gym, expand capacity to 1400 South Add auxiliary gym, expand Capacity to 1400 Lake Norman Add classroom addition to expand capacity to 1400, Statesville Add science bldg., expand capacity to 1400, add auxiliary gym, conduct comprehensive structural, electrical HVAC analysis to determine whether renovation or replacement of older buildings is needed New High Schools Needed Western Zone Statesville/Eastern Zone System Wide Alternative School Expand capacity by moving to Race Street facility Bus Garage Add service building Adm/Maint. Replace Salisbury Rd. bldg. to accommodate adm. offices, warehouse and maintenance shops. Move warehouse from Bingham St. to Salisbury Rd. site. Other recommendations were: 1. Continue to track growth across the county, monitor new developments and work with developers whenever possible. 2. Refine the process used by the ORED Lab by dividing some of the large segments and adjusting the percentages to reflect recent growth. These adjustments should further improve the school system’s ability to project student population growth. 3. Continue to reconvene a Facilities Study group every 2-3 years to access the impact of growth and the condition of aging facilities. eee Mr. Sprinkle said Cavanaugh and Associates would have the construction permits for the Harmony sewer line on July 1. Commissioner Williams said the board of commissioners needed to develop a capital improvement plan for the school needs and create a funding plan. Commissioner Johnson said the two boards needed to agree on the priorities and then develop a timetable. He suggested that a couple commissioners, and an equal number of school board members, meet to discuss a school financing timetable. Sprinkle said the school officials would be agreeable. He said planning was important. Chairman Tice said the commissioners could discuss a school needs funding plan during the upcoming budget sessions. PRESENTATION OF THE ADULT CARE HOME AND NURSING HOME COMMITTEE’S ANNUAL REPORT: Ombudsman Cindy Kincaid said there were over 250 volunteers serving on the adult care and nursing home committees throughout Centralina’s nine counties (Region F). Kincaid said the volunteers received 15 hours of orientation training and 8 hours of on-going training per year. She said the advisory committees were mandated by the North Carolina General Statutes and were legislatively empowered to serve as resident advocates. Kincaid said Region F had over 14,000 long-term care beds making it the largest in the state. In addition, she said Iredell County, alone, had over 639 nursing beds and 754 adult care home beds. She said recruitment and retention of advisory committee members had been difficult, but the volunteers that served were dedicated and committed individuals. Chairman Tice praised and thanked the ombudsman and the volunteers for serving the adult care home and nursing home residents. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE LAKE NORMAN EAST GROUNDWATER GUARDIAN GROUP AND PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE FROM THE NATIONAL GROUNDWATER GUARDIAN HEADQUARTERS: Ms. Barbara Christian, a groundwater guardian, said Iredell County had a groundwater guardian team working in the northern end and another one working in the southern area (Lake Norman East). She said the primary focus for both groups was groundwater resources. Christian said the Lake Norman East team had tried to bring awareness of groundwater resources through outreach and educational programs in schools. She said this year the team would be working with adult groups and doing presentations about wells, water treatment, and quality/quantity of water. Chairman Tice thanked the group members for their groundwater educational and conservational work. MOTION )by Chairman Tice to present the Lake Norman East Groundwater Guardian Group with the following proclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. | | | | | | PROCLAMATION HONORING THE EAST GROUNDWATE R GUARDIAN COMMUNITY LAKE NORMAN oundwater Guardian Program has recognized ctivities to 94, the Gr d Result Oriented A WHEREAS, beginning in 19 formed diverse teams and adopted and implemente communities that ct groundwater, and conserve and prote encourage and support individuals, organizations, conserve and protect WHEREAS, these activities educate, y learn, plan and act to agencies, and businesses in the community as the groundwater, and ect and enhance WHEREAS, actions taken to conserve and protect groundwater also prot the environment on the surface, and is valuable for agriculture, industry, mining, and as water for WHEREAS, groundwater and drinking and countless other domestic uses, recognize the value and blessings WHEREAS, itis appropriate for all people everywhere to rendered by our precious groundwater supplies. NOW, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the {redell ereby recognizes the Lake Norman East Groundwater Gua leadership and contributions to groundwater education and protection i County Board of rdian C ommunity n Iredell Commissioners h members for their County. BE IT FU RTH oundwater and to take ac may be ensured. x * * * * ce presented the group m s all citizens to learn about d urge ell-being of future ER RESOLVED, that the boar the health and w tion to conserve and protect it sO gr generations m the National embers with a plaque fro In addition, Chairman Ti undation. Groundwater Fo IN REFERENCE TO NORTH Mr. Larry Queen voiced concerns Mitchell Setzer that would exempt ellite annexations. Queen said area was in violation of the iolation of the 1997 Iredell contact the legislators and ON FROM MR. LARRY QUEEN . ASSEMBLY HOUSE BILL 145: about a legislative pill introduced by N.C. House Representative the Towns of Troutman and Catawba from the size limitation for sat Troutman’ s desire to satellite annex portions of the Interstate 77-Exit 42 1998 sewer line agreement with the county. He said it would also be in V County Land Use Plan. He requested that the board of commissioners PRESENTATI CAROLINA GENERA try to defeat the bill. Buddy Scott, a resident of the Exit 42 area, also voiced opposition. He presented a petition with 152 signatures against House Bill 145. dconcern about ane, Troutman, NC, expresse held in another county (Forsyth Ronnie Tevepaugh, a resident of 146 Crosstie L the Town of Troutman discussing the Exit 42 matter in a retreat County). tative Mitchell Setzer, and he had assured d spoken to Represen it reached the Senate. Tice said she ha Chairman deleted from the bill when her that Troutman would be Johnson said om the Troutman Town Manager ( A.J. sial. oo, had talked to Representative Setzer. tial request came fr ter would not be controver Johnson said he, t hat when the ini ) was told the mat Commissioner Setzer had informed himt Barghothi) that he (Setzer | | | Johnson then gave a brief summary on the events that had transpired concerning the Exit 42 issue. He said an Exit 42 Committee was formed to study the area and develop a land use plan. A plan was developed and it was sent to the Troutman Planning Board. The Troutman Planning Board adopted the plan and it was sent to the Troutman Town Board. The Troutman Town Board then rejected the recommendations of its own planning board, and instead, adopted a plan that called for more restrictive commercial development and for increased residential development. This plan, the one created by the Troutman Town Board, then went before the Iredell County Planning Board where it was unanimously defeated. Next, Johnson said the plan was presented to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners where several revisions were made before it was adopted. Johnson said the board of commissioners was criticized for making the revisions; however, he said the county was only abiding by what was initially approved by the Troutman Planning Board. He further said the board of commissioners had actually followed the recommendations of the Exit 42 Committee, the Troutman Planning Board, and the Iredell County Planning Board. Commissioner Johnson said he opposed the House bill, and he wanted it known that the people residing in the Exit 42 area were Iredell County residents and they had a right to conduct business, on their property, the way they saw fit. Mr. Johnson said he intended to call Senator Cunningham and Senator Forrester and express his opposition to the legislation. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST; GEORGE & JOYCE A. ECKART, APPLICANTS FOR THE BARBARA DAVIDSON PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0102-1 FROM RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO NB & HB(CUD), NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS & HIGHWAY CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT: Planning Supervisor Smith said the applicants were requesting to rezone six acres located at 941 Old Mountain Road (near Buffalo Shoals Road/ Kyles Crossroads in Statesville, NC (PIN # 4722-28-1 180). He said the existing land use was residential and open space. Smith said the applicants had voluntarily established the conditional uses as a part of the rezoning request. He said the conditions would offset any “negative externalities,” and the staff felt the request, as petitioned, would be in agreement with the 1997 Future Land Use Plan. Smith said that on February 7, 2001, the planning board approved the request, with the following conditions in a 7-2 vote. Highway Business Conditional Uses for Mini- Warehouse Storage Business: 1) To be used for a mini-warehouse storage business including an area for outside storage. 2) Business Operation: Shall not allow any noise generating uses in the mini-warehouse units. 3) Lighting: All lighting shall be positioned so the primary cone of illumination shall not extend beyond the property lines along Old Mountain Highway or Buffalo Shoals Road and shall be directed inward, and shall not create glare on residentially zoned property. 4) Traffic Control: i. One (1) Driveway access on Buffalo Shoals R2ad. ii. No provision for cut-thru traffic. 5) Signage: Mini- Warehouse Sign Specifications: Sign copy 80 sq. ft. maximum. Sign lighting to be either back or external (internal lighting prohibited). 6) Screening: A solid wall, or fence, or vegetative (trees, bushes, or shrubs) screening to 8' height shall provide 90% visual screening along Buffalo Shoals Road and any adjacent properties zoned for residential use at the time of mini-warehouse construction (screening not required at driveway access). George Eckart, one of the applicants for the owners, offered to answer any questions. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson, based on the findings of fact for the conditional use permit, and based on the recommendation of the planning board, to grant the request and approve the rezoning from Residential Agricultural to Neighborhood Business & Highway Business Conditional Use District for Case No. 0102-1. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST; NORTH CAROLINA SERVICES CORPORATION (DBA Statesville Auto Auction) PROPERTY, CASE NO. 0102-2 FROM HIGHWAY BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT TO GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT: Smith said the auto auction company had requested the rezoning because of the difficulties in complying with an original condition approved in July 2000. He said three conditions were originally agreed upon, but the one requiring a “100' natural vegetated buffer to remain undisturbed along I-77" had been difficult to meet. Mr. Smith said that under the terms of the zoning ordinance, the applicant could not amend a conditional use permit within one year of its approval date. With this being the Situation, the applicant had requested the General Business Conditional Use District zoning in order to change the condition, while continuing to protect the adjacent property owners’ rights. He said the proposed rezoning would allow for the same property usage presently allowed, but the previous conditions would be changed to address the I-77 buffer issue. Smith said that due to recent amendments to the Land Development Plan, and the conditions agreed upon by the applicant, the staff recommended approval. Mr. Smith said the planning board approved the rezoning in a 9-2 vote on March 7, 2001, with the following conditions. 1. All land cleared of vegetation shall be replanted with evergreen trees (white pines, leyland cypress, hemlocks, etc.) from the right-of-way of Interstate 77 to a point at least ten feet from the proposed parking area. The replanted vegetation shall be distributed in a fashion and number that will provide a buffer similar in nature to the vegetation existing before commencement of the project. tr . The existing area that has been cleared (adjacent to and north of this proposal) shall be replanted to the specifications listed above. 3. An eight-foot (8') high solid fence, existing vegetation, or fence with leyland cypress trees along the boundary to block light visibility and provide visual screening to residential neighbors. 4. No Statesville Auto Auction, its successors and assigns, or vehicles under control of the auto auction shall be permitted to use Carl Austin Road to access the property. The proposed permitted uses are: *Automobile parking lots and facilities for permitted uses in the district. *Automobile parking (commercial). *Automobile repair & service (excluding storage of wrecked or junked vehicles). *Automobile storage. *Automobile towing and Storage services. *Automobile washing facilities, *Office, not classified elsewhere (no retail). Structures & uses clearly incidental to a permitted use. *Utility equipment and storage yards. «Water distribution lines, booster pumps, storage facilities & appurtenances. Bedford Cannon, the attorney for the applicant, said that in June of 2000, the auto auction did not feel the 100 ft. buffer on the west side would have an adverse impact; however, it was later | | | | | realized that the usage of two and a half acres were bei a 100 ft. buffer was not need request, and the uses all relat ng lost. He said it also became apparent that ed. Cannon said the uses had been narrowed down from the ori ginal ed to the operation of an automobile facility. MOTION] by Commissioner Bow property in Case 0102-2 fr Conditional Use District. les, after reviewing the fi ndings of fact, to rezone the om Highway Business Conditional Use District to General Business VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. € next meeting with a request to rezone from HB (CUD) to GB (CUD). The March 2001 request to the Iredell] County Planning Board was to rezone from HB(CUD) to GB(CUD). Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REZONING REQUEST: INGLE’S MARKETS, NORMAN R. & JUDY M. id the proposed initial In addition, he said the said the rezoning request the staff recommended approval. Mr. Smith said the planning board on February 7, 2001 recommended approval in a 9-() the property were: store/gas station, 2) Implement the Roadway Protection Ov. erlay along NC Hwy. 150 in accordance with recommendations of the C orridor Plan adopted in December of 2000. 3) Build to the new NC Hwy. 150 right-of-way specifications of 120 feet. rezoned area. Planning Su traffic light was ins vehicular turn abilit Pervisor Smith talled, F y. Said he didn’t know it for a fact, but he assumed that When a Tvin Road would h ave to be widened to achieve €asy east and west » base in order, to srant the request of Case No, 0102- hway Business Conditional] Use District. d upon the review of the findings of fact and 3 from Residential] VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, ENTS To ARTICLE x] (SIGNS NG ORDINANCE ) OF THE IREDELL * Mr. Smith then €xplained the sign ordinance amendments. (A public hearing was held at the February 20, 2001 meeti type are the additions, ) eting.) The areas underlined and in bold €pt that sign COpy area may n the Maximum size allowed. B) A Maximum of two (2) off-premises s businesses, (includj igns shall be allowed for al] leg ng legal non-con fi ally Operating Ming and farm related businesses accessory to an existing bona-fide farm) that are located on a “Minor” road (g road not designated in the Iredell ( ounty Thoroughfar collect: € Plan as an inter ctor), and shall be subject & Conditions: to the followin Shall be located at the intersection of two (2 Private roads, Stale, arterial] or a. ) OF More public and/or b. A sign Permit shall be required for each sign, €. Signs shall not be illuminated. d. lhe Maximum height shal] be six (6) feet, ¢. The maximum Size of each off-premises Sign shall be nine ( feet. The aggregate sj ‘ of all off-premises gj 9) square £Ns under this f. In the event that co-location of more than one sign face or placard is utilized, the maximum aggregate square foot an approved location shall be twelve (12) squa maximum individual copy area of each sign { utilizing the co-location option age of each sign in re feet. The ace or placard when shall be three (3) square feet g. Where the aggregate sign copy area is met at an intersection, no additional signs shall be located within 1000 yards of that location, h. The minimum setback shall be ten (10) feet (minimum) from the road right-of-way, in accordance with sections ] 1.4and 11.5 and all signs shall be located outside of the sight tri Section 3.11, Visibility at Intersections. of this ordinance. angle as described in i. Alloff-premises signs addressed by this section sh standards of Section 3108 of the North Carolina I be tastefully done. No unpainted or unst signs that will not stand up to the elem all be constructed to the 3uilding Code and shall ained plywood signs, or any other ents shall be permitted. II. Revisions to allow Temporary Off-Premises Farm Signs Without a Permit. 1. Revise Article XI, Signs, Section 11.16, Signs Permitted Allowed Without a Permit, Subsection L, Temporary Signs: A. Temporary (Off-Premises Signs for Bona-Fide F. arm), subject to the following restrictions: i. Directions to, and advertising of farm product sales d uring the normal marketing season of that roduct, starting up to fourteen (14) days before, until seven (7) days after, the normal marketing season, ii. The maximum size for each off-premises sign shall be nine (9) Square feet. The maximum height shall be eight (8) feet, iii. Unlimited number of signs permitted, iv. The minimum setback shall be ten (10) feet from the road right of way. 2. Revise last paragraph (before M.) of Section 11.16 Signs Permitted Allowed Without Permit. Temporary signs which do not meet the provisions of this Subsection shall be considered in violation of the Ordinance. Only Temporary (political), Temporary (real estate), Temporary (Bona-Fide F. arm), and Temporary (special event of a civic or non-profit organization) signs shall be permitted off-premises. No temporary sign shall be illuminated. Temporary signs shall be removed within five (5) days from the date the purpose for such sign ceased to exist. lil. Revision to Off-Premises Church Sign Standards: Section 11.17 (H) to read as follows: Signs which denote religious, charitable, fraternal, be freestanding and may be located off- individually chartered organization may hav shall not be illuminated. A si gn denoting a si nine (9) ¢four-¢4)) square feet in area. An military or service organizations may site, provided, however, that no one (1) € more than one (1) off-premises si gn which ngle chartered organization shall not exceed umber of such signs may be placed on one structure, provided, however, the copy area of each individual sign does not exceed three (3) square feet in Copy area and the structure does not exceed thirty-two ( 32) square feet in copy area. Staff Recommendations: I. Standardize sign setback requirements in Section | 1.17, Signs Permitted Allowed with a Sign Permit in all Zoning Districts, Il. Amend the sight triangle requirements in Section 3.] 1, Visibility at Intersections to correspond with those enforced by the Division of feet in height measured from the centerline of the street shall be placed or maintained within the . : ‘ 5 : ‘oh At the intersection of two (2) roads, a ten (10) foot by seventy (70) foot sight triangle Shall be established. Such triangle shall apply to the road(s) in which a stop in traffic stop si light, etc.) is required. The lesser measurement (ten feet) shall be required along the right-of-way of the road that must Stop, while the greater measurement (seventy feet) shall be required along the unimpeded. A Straight line shall connect these two (2) points to create Said triangle. In the case of a four-way Stop, said site triangles shall apply to each roadway. Adrian Crosby asked if he could re-install his nursery sign. He also asked about using the “Goodness Grows” logo. Smith said that as long as the business Owner met the nine square-foot limitation and followed the other regulations, there would be no problems. Mr. Smith also said he didn’t see any problems with the “Goodness Grows” logo if all of the other regulations had been followed. MOTION] by C ommissioner Bowles to adopt the sign ordinance revisions, as proposed and explained by the planning supervisor. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. SENeerenesieeeeeeiindaeriateiliniieiiniiiteesinslnlaie es CONSENT ITI area crrreeen MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following eight (8) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. l. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,268 TO BE ADMINIS- TERED BY APPROPRIATE PUNISHMENT OPTIONS: Pam Navey, the director for Appropriate Punishment Options, the administrative unit for the Iredell County Day Reporting Center, said during the briefing session that $134,268 was again being appropriated by the state. She said the budget for the center was basically the same with the €xception of an increase in office rent and telephone service. Navey said the increases were necessitated by having to relocate to a different office location. 10 ys REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY REFUNDS AND RELEASES: Releases for the Month of February 2001 $12,336.02 County $ 8,313.17 Solid Waste Fees 48.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 1.69 Shepherd’s Fire #2 9.96 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 35.93 All County Fire #4 466.12 Statesville City 665.65 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville Town 2,155.83 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 607.87 Love Valley 0 Harmony 0 Troutman 31.80 Refunds for the Month of February 2001 $ 1,514.25 County 666.13 Solid Waste Fees 0 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 0 Shepherd’s Fire #2 17.62 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 0 All County Fire #4 8.19 Statesville City 343.21 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville Town 378.44 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville Schoo] 100.66 Love Valley 0 Harmony 0 Troutman 0 3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN vest partnership grant. Hayes said the department wanted to purchase ten vests, at $450 per vest, with a 50% federal and 50% local match grant. 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #38 FOR THE RECOGNITION OF ADDITIONAL STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS FOR pss: At the briefing session, DSS Director Wall said his department had received increased allocations in several line items during FY 2000-01. He said the money was 100% federal and State funds. In addition, he said the department had received $30,000 to purchase services for domestic violence victims. State law as indicated by the client. ® Definition of relationship -- non-relatives -- who have legal custod kinship requirement. However, these adults © On page 104 (B.2) Emergency Assistance st have a statement from the landlord, regarding intent to evict. (Note: A complete copy of the plan may be reviewed in the clerk’s office.) 7. REQUEST FROM DSS FOR PERMISSION FOR DUKE ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO BE p PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: TO BE CLASSIFIED AS 4 CONDUIT ASSED TO THE IREDELL COUNTY 8. REQUEST FROM THE CROSSROADS BEHAVIO OF DIRECTORS REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE DISABILITIES/SUBSTANCE ABUSE SYSTEM Area Mental Health Programs completed by the Public Consulting Group, State Auditor, the General Assembly has created the Joint Legislative Inc., under the oversight of the Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services; and, Oversight C. ommittee on Mental ittee has established a Governance Subcommittee to consider ce Subcommittee is reviewing draft legislation which would eliminate the current while key decisions regarding the Scope of services, target populations, state organization, and Sinancing of the Service system have not been made; and, Subcommittee recommend that the reorganization and reform of the State Department Of Health and Human Services be resolved prior to considering possible reorganization at the local level; and, WHEREAS, © rossroads i responsible manner, 3. The Board Supports legislation which will give counties the Slexibility to organize and deliver MHW/DD/SSA services in ways which will be most effective in their communities, including the retention of the area authority structure, and legislation that Provides full State funding of a basic benefit package for all citizens in need of mental health treatment, 12 4. The Board further acknowledges the very difficult task of the Oversight Committee and Supports its efforts to assure an effective mental health System in North Carolina. a REQUEST FROM WEST IREDELL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT FORA LETTEROF ENDORSEMENT CONCERNING THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBSTATION ON SHARON SCHOOL ROAD: Fire Marshal Gallyon said the West Iredell VFD was Proposing to build a substation on land that was already owned. He said the Commissioner Johnson said he wanted to make sure the FTDB that was charged with retiring the VFD debt, using surplus revenues, understood that a new substation would increase the debt. MOTION} by Commissioner Williams to request the fire marshal and the West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department to obtain an endorsement for the substation construction from the Fire Tax District Board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Ray clarified the board’s Position by saying a reconfirmation by the present Fire Tax District Board was what the board of commissioners was seeking. questioned how much larger the fund balance was going to get before a plan of action occurred to start reducing the debt. Johnson said that in 1999, it was the commissioners’ desire to pay down the fire department’s debts, in order to achieve a certain point where there would be enou gh money to pay cash for the fire trucks and turnout gear. Commissioner Williams said Mr. Johnson’s concerns were also felt by the members of the FTDB. He said the fire tax board members had asked repeatedly for assistance in obtaining the financial records for the development of a debt reduction formula. County Manager Mashburn said Centralina Council of Governments, the agency contracted to produce the debt reduction plan, had experienced difficulty in obtaining the necessary information from the fire departments. He said that with inadequate information, it was difficult to develop a debt-payoff schedule. Finance Director Blumenstein said Centralina had been working through the fire marshal’s office to obtain the debt information. She said that basically what had been submitted was a information that could be utilized ina decision-making tool — the submitted information w as just a summary of what was available in the annual reports. Commissioner Johnson requested that Commissioner Williams discuss the matter with FTDB and to develop some guidelines on when the information would be submitted. 13 Commissioner Williams ask: for a written report about the actions that had transpired about the debt reduction plan. Commissioner Bowles said he heard that Centralina did not feel the county had that much debt to be concerned about. He asked if anyone else had heard this. Commissioner Johnson said he, too, had heard this. He said he was not interested in an opinion, but he was interested in a solution. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY (NCACC) COMMISSIONERS’S REGIONAL MEETINGS: Chairman Tice announced that four meetings would be held during the month of April, at various locations throughout the state, ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS HAZARDOUS WASTE & LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (4 a ts.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Dr. Pam Westmoreland Sholar, Mike Overcash, Jeff McKay, and John Schaffer. Chairman Tice |moved] to appoint Westmoreland Sholar, Overcash, McKay, and Schaffer by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY BOARD (2 appts.) Chairman Tice nominated Shelley Karrigan and Alice Walker. No other nominations were submitted and Tice |moved] to appoint Karrigan and Walker by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (3 appts.): Commissioner Bowles nominated Tommy Keller and Diane Malz. No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice moved} to appoint Keller and Malz by acclamation and to postpone the other appointment until the April 3 meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. NEW BUSINESS 14 LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE MOORESVILLE-SOUTH IREDELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Commissioner Ray shared a letter from the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber thanking the Iredell County Sheriff's Department for the prompt and efficient service that was rendered following the death of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. The letter that were extended to the family, praised the law enforcement department for the many courtesies the friends, and the community during the days following Earnhardt’s death. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: (The manager had previously distributed a written report. Update on Capital Projects from Support Services Director Jim Vernon New Agricultural Building: Delays have occurred. It is now predicted the staff will be able to occupy the building in July. Service Center on Meeting Street: The garage department should start moving the automotive equipment the week of April 16. It is estimated the garage should be operational the week of April 23, 2001. Garage Facility/Land Located at 186 Stevenson Farm Road, Statesville (Loray Community): d not have a use for the building and Vernon said the county woul land that currently houses the garage operations. He suggested the board declare the property surplus and advertise it for sale. Mr. Vernon said the property was listed on the tax books for $72,600, but an appraisal had not been done on the five acres (narrow strip) and the 4,600 sq. ft. building. Vernon estimated the property's worth to be $125,000-$150,000. (It is zoned residential agricultural and the present garage operations are listed as nonconforming. In order to maintain the “grandfathered status” the site would have to be utilized as a garage.) MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adopt the following resolution which declares the garage property located at 186 Stevenson Farm Road, Statesville, N.C., as surplus. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS WHEREAS, Iredell County has in its possession certain property that is surplus to its needs and wishes to dispose of the same. EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, ell County Vehicle Maintenance Garage, located North Carolina, ts hereby declared surplus. x kK * NOW, THER that the real property, known as the Ired at 186 Stevenson Farm Road, Statesville, nversion of the former EMS base to a satellite facility for the sheriff's department is nearing completion. Tradd Street Project: The co aid the Solid Waste Department had been instrumental in finishing some of the Phase I work. The seeding for soccer field #3 should soon occur. Stumpy Creek Park: Vernon s Solid Waste Office: This project is about 95% complete. The staff has already moved in. Current Agricultural Center Space Conversion for Courts: Mr. Vernon said meetings had occurred between the architect and court officials about the layout of the building. 15 = —— secure the most DS S Stand-Alone Building: Vernon said the the actual needs CLOSED SESSION: [MOTION by session for the purpose of discussing Prope Attorney-Client: G.S. 143-318. 11 (a) (3) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 1] 1; PURCHASE OF THE FORMER LA New Library Facility: The library director has been working with the architect in an effort to than what was expected. The task force ha Square footage out of the $5.6 million. initial figures on the DSS building were higher Ss been asked to review Chairman Tice at 9:45 p.m., to enter into closed tty Acquisition: G.S. 143-318. 1] (a) (5) and 05 P.M. KE NORMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (LOWRANCE HOSPITAL): MOTION by Chairman Tice to accept the offer from Hospital Management Associates (HMA) for the purc Regional Medical Facility building and land situated N.C., for $1,900,000. VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Johnson). ADJOURNMENT: MOTION NEXT MEETING: April 3, 2001, 5:0 Center, 200 South Center Street, State VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Approved: a 5 Ab0 | by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m. 0 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government sville, N.C. hase of the former Lake Norman at 610 East Center Avenue, Mooresville. few One ' Clerk to the Board a n ff Z | | | IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES APRIL 3, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Pianning Supervisor Ron Smith, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Fire Marshal Chuck Gallyon, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT REGARDING A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE MOUNT MOURNE VED: Mount Mourne VFD Chief Steve Knox asked for a letter of endorsement in reference to the purchase of a new truck. He said the cost would be $298,147 with a loan term of seven years. Commissioner Johnson asked if the truck cost would necessitate a tax increase for the district. Knox said it would stay at 2.75 cents. He said the truck would aid the department in achieving a better insurance rating. Knox added that one reason the department wanted to finance the truck was to keep some cash available for the purchase of land. Commissioner Williams asked the department’s operating budget. Knox said it was $51,923. He said this amount did not include any debt service. Chairman Tice asked how the department’s paid staff person was working out. Knox said having an employee at the department during the day made a “big” difference. He said the person was paid $21,000. PLANNING/ZONING MATTERS: Planning Supervisor Ron Smith explained the public hearing items and said none of them appeared to be controversial. Discussion on Exit 42: Commissioner Johnson said he would like to see orderly development in the Exit 42 area, and he would like to work with the Town of Troutman. Johnson said, however, he was an advocate for the property owners’ rights. Smith offered to talk with the Troutman Town Manager (A.J. Barghothi) about Exit 42. The board agreed to allow Smith to make contact with Mr. Barghothi. UPDATE AND/OR A REQUEST FOR THE BOARD’S POSITION REGARDING PROPOSED RIPARIAN BUFFER GUIDELINES: Smith said riparian buffers were forested or vegetated strips of land that bordered creeks, rivers and lakes. He said the buffers were thought to help filter sediment and pollutants from rainwater that flowed into the waterways. Smith said the Catawba Buffer Advisory Committee recently developed guidelines to help protect or improve the quality of drinking water along the Catawba River. He said the guidelines included two different zones with each having different requirements Mr. Smith said Zone 1 had a 30-foot wide strip along the shoreline beginning at the high-water mark. Under this proposal, no trees could be cut or removed. Smith said Zone 2 began from the inland edge of Zone | and extended another 20 feet. He said grading and the replanting of vegetation could occur in this area Due to the complexity of this issue, and having several other items to discuss, the board agreed to delete this item from the 7:00 p.m. agenda. Approved: Uyprt (7 20! thin C lime Gwe Clerk to the Board es could be implemented fo IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MIN UTES APRIL 3, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met i April 3, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Williams, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: MOTION agenda with the following adjustments, Additions: « Request for Approval of isCussing an Economic Development Matter, G.S. 143-318] 1(a) (4) Update and/or a Re Deletions: « quest for the Board’s Position Regarding Proposed Riparian Buffer Guidelines VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD funding request was made. isers. Goodman said the FTDB supported Commissioner Williams said the FTDB hoped that by May 1, 2 » 2001, a debt reduction plan r the fire departments, Goodman said some of the fire departments’ debts could not be paid off y the financing’s anniversary date. Ommissioner Bowles to approve a letter of endorsement Pertaining to West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department’s Construction of a $120,000 Substation to be located along Sharon School Road. ntil 30 days before VOTING: Ayes - 5: Nays - 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the m €eting to be in a tO speak in reference to Case 0103- Public hearing, and the individuals desiring 1 were SWorn in. fact, to approve the District with the listed fj VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0, Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in @ public hearing. REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL TO GB, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR CASE NO. 0103-3, DONALD GOFORTH PROPERTY (Located off Charlotte Hwy./U.S. Hwy 21 -- south of Exit 42 and off I-77 in Troutman, N.C.): Smith said the owner/applicant (Donald Goforth) desired to rezone 11.77 acres from Residential Agricultural to General Business District. He said there was not a specific proposed use, but it would be something allowed in the General Business District. Mr. Smith said the existing land use was vacant and the property could be identified by PIN# 4740-82- 9580. Smith said the average daily traffic count was 10,200 and the road had a design capacity of 10,500. Mr. Smith said the staff recommended approval since the request reflected the recently adopted Exit 42 Land Use Plan. He said that on March 7, 2001, the planning board unanimously approved the rezoning. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Ray to approve the rezoning request of Case No. 0103-3 (Goforth property) from Residential Agricultural to General Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS TO RA, RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT FOR CASE NO. 0103-4, GRADY TRIVETTE PROPERTY (Located at the end of Hemrick Road and adjacent to I-77 in Union Grove, N.C.): Smith said the owner/applicant Grady Trivette desired to rezone a 2.77 acre tract (PIN # 4864-10-8535) from Highway Business to Residential Agricultural District. Mr. Smith said the existing land use was vacant, and the surrounding land uses were vacant, residential and farming. He said the traffic count on the road was well within the design capacity. Smith said the area was initially zoned for Highway Business in 1985 (Case No. 0285-3) for outdoor advertising; however, this never occurred due to the minimum billboard separation requirements. Mr. Smith said the planning staff had no problems with the down zoning, and the planning board on March 7, 2001, voted unanimously for the Residential Agricultural zoning. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Williams to grant the rezoning request of Case No. 0103-4 (Trivette) from Highway Business to Residential Agricultural District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in public hearing session. In addition, all individuals desiring to speak in reference to Case No. 0103-5 were sworn in. REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM HB, HIGHWAY BUSINESS TO GB (CUD), GENERAL BUSINESS CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT FOR CASE NO. 0103-5, INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROPERTY (Located along Jennings Road, adjacent to I-77 in Statesville, N.C.): Smith said the owner, Investments International. out of Matthews, N.C., desired to rezone approximately 14.82 acres from Highway Business to General Business Conditional Use District. He said the property could be identified by PIN #4747-81-9258 and the proposed site usage was for a drilling company. Smith said the existing land use was vacant and the surrounding land uses were residential and highway business. In reference to the traffic count on the impacted road, Smith said it was currently 3,500 daily trips which was well within the 9,000 design capacity. Mr. Smith said the tract was zoned Highway Business in September of 1998 and the surrounding tracts were similarly zoned in June of 1990 when county-wide zoning occurred. Smith said the planning staff recommended approval, and the planning board on March 7, 2001 unanimously approved the request with the following conditions: 1. Lighting: a) The primary cone of illumination shall not extend outside the property lines. b) Site lighting source shall be at a height and direction so as not to be visible from I-77. 2. Outside storage area screening shall be screened to 90% opaque to 8' height along adjacent property lines with solid fencing or vegetative plants. Attorney Bert Walser, representing the owners, said the proposed tenant (drilling company) would do environmental drilling as well as homeowner well drilling. He said some of the equipment was large and would need to be stored outside, and this was why the new zoning was needed. Walser said some machinery would be used inside of a building, and this would eliminate any undue noise for the surrounding properties. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles, after reviewing and concurring with the findings of fact, to grant the request of Case No. 0103-5 (Investments International, Inc.) and to rezone the property from Highway Business to General Business Conditional Use District with the listed two conditions. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM R-20, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO GB, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR CASE NO. 0103-6, IDEAL TRACTOR COMPANY, INC., PROPERTY (Located at 635 Mocksville Hwy/US Hwy. 64E beside Cool Spring VFD.): Smith said the owner, Ideal Tractor Company, desired to rezone the property for the purpose of enlarging a building. He said the 2.3 acre site was presently in use by the tractor company and could be identified by PIN# 4765-43-6745. In addition, he said the surrounding land use was for commercial uses. Mr. Smith said the average daily traffic count on Mocksville Hwy was 7,300 trips, and it had a design capacity of 10,500. Smith said the planning staff recommended approval of the request, and the planning board on March 7, 2001 approved the rezoning in an unanimous vote. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION |by Commissioner Ray to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0103-6 (Ideal Tractor Company, Inc.) from R-20, Single Family Residential to General Business District. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UPDATE AND/OR APPROVAL OF PROPOSED BALANCED GROWTH INITIATIVES (Previously discussed at the Winter Planning Session.) OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT Smith said this initiative would create two large-lot zoning districts (two-acre minimum). He said the districts would be initiated through the rezoning process on a voluntary basis, and they would be located outside of the established urban growth boundaries of the local municipalities. He also said that to establish a district, one hundred percent (100%) of the property owners would have to sign a petition agreeing to the rezoning provisions. Any amount less than 100% would not be considered. Smith said this initiative would require an amendment to the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance, and thus, a public hearing would be necessary. Mr. Smith said the districts would be “stand alone” and not a part of an overlay. Smith said he envisioned that the northern part of the county would have more open space districts than any other area. In answer to a question about the process for a property owner to be eliminated from this type of district, Smith said it might not take 100% approval. He said; however, if the property owner happened to be located directly in the center of the district, it might be a little more difficult to be removed. MOTION| by Commissioner Bowles to approve the Open Space Zoning District initiative. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. FARMLAND PRESERVATION Smith said this initiative would require the adoption of a Farmland Preservation Ordinance (Farmland Enabling Act - Article 61) and the appointment of an advisory board. Mr. Smith said new districts would need to be determined by the advisory board and all appeals would be heard by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Smith said a local group of farmers had recommended that the advisory board be composed of seven (7) members with five (5) being actively engaged in farming activities. He said the farmland preservation ordinance would give participating farmers a degree of protection from nuisance lawsuits and condemnations. Mr. Smith said the property owners would be required to sign an agreement indicating the land would not be developed for non- farm purposes for at least ten (10) years. Smith was asked if the areas would be advertised, and he said some districts placed signs along the highways. He also said some county-web sites had the districts listed. Attorney Pope said the ordinance would offer some protection for the farmers, but it would not be a totally protective device. MOTION| by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Farmland Preservation initiative and to instruct the planning staff to draft an ordinance for the review/approval of the planning board. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. IMPACT ON SCHOOLS BY LARGE SUBDIVISIONS Smith said a “quasi” adequate public facilities ordinance had previously been discussed to address large subdivisions and the impact these have on the local school systems. Mr. Smith said that after talking with the county attorney and area school officials, it was his recommendation to not pursue this initiative. He said there would be difficulty in drafting an ordinance that would not be seen as discriminatory. Smith said that for every major or large subdivision created, there were probably five separate or smaller subdivisions developed. He said that if the board desired to address school overpopulation, it should be done in an adequate public facilities ordinance specifically addressing schools or through the establishment of an across-the-board impact fee. MOTION} by Commissioner Bowles to eliminate the Impact on Schools by Large Subdivisions Initiative from consideration at this time. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 9. SMALL AREA/CORRIDOR PLANNING Smith said there were eight priority areas that had been categorized for small area or corridor plan review. The areas were: Brawley School Road Area (Fast Growth) US Highway 21 North: Statesville City limits to Prison Camp Road (Fast Growth) US Highway 70 East: Statesville City limits to County Line (Slow Growth) US Highway 64W/NC 90 West: Statesville City limits to County Line (Slow Growth) Cornelius Road/I-77 Interchange: Mazeppa Road/Shinnville Road/Withrow Creek Area: including Cornelius Road improvement and extension to Mazeppa Road (Fast Growth) 6. West Iredell (Small Area: I-40 (including interchanges) south to Buffalo Shoals Road, Old Mountain Road to Catawba River/Lake Norman (Slow to Moderate Growth) _ 1-77 & 901 Interchange (Slow Growth) _ Exit 45 (Slow Growth) Ai 2. cD 4. 2. oo — MOTION |by Commissioner Johnson to approve the small area/corridor planning initiative and for the planning staff to review the Brawley School Road Area (Fast Growth) and the US Highway 70 East: Statesville City Limits to County Line (Slow Growth) Area during the first year. During the second year, the US Highway 21 North: Statesville City Limits to Prison Camp Road (Fast Growth) and the US Highway 64W/NC 90 West: Statesville City Limits to County Line (Slow Growth) area are to be reviewed. Thereafter, one-fast growth area and one-slow growth area will be reviewed each year. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Commissioner Johnson said he wanted to insure the county had ample areas for industries to locate. He encouraged the planning staff to keep this mind when they began their review process. MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COOPERATION Smith said that in February of this year, county and municipal officials met to discuss transportation issues and the possible establishment of either a Rural Planning Organization (RPO) or a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). Mr. Smith then explained the RPOs and MPOs. He said: MPOs: These are areas designated by the US census as urban areas and have been mandated by the state to perform regional transportation planning. There are 17 MPO areas in North Carolina at this time. When the census figures become official, probably more areas will be designated. RPOs: These are established by the North Carolina Legislature. The purpose of an RPO is to allow areas outside of an MPO to participate with each other in regional transportation planning. The minimum requirements for establishment of RPOs are to have at least 50,000 people and to include at least 3, but no more than 15 contiguous counties. Smith said that at a previous commissioners’ meeting, there was a consensus for a subcommittee (composed of area planners) to meet and discuss the possible formation of an RPO Mr. Smith said it was the recommendation from this subcommittee, and from representatives of the local state transportation office, for Iredell County to approach Catawba County about the establishment of an RPO. The RPO could potentially include Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Lincoln Counties. Smith said that if the new census figures showed that Iredell County was an MPO candidate, the State Department of Transportation would require the staff to create a Metropolitan Planning Organization. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to instruct the Planning Supervisor and the Inspections/Planning Director to pursue the multi-jurisdictional cooperation as far as MPOs and RPOs and to (1) determine which counties Iredell County needed to be aligned with (2) recommend the best course of action to pursue and (3) return to the board of commissioners with an overall recommendation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. MOTION] by Commissioner Williams to approve the following ten (10) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. : REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENT REGARDING THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF SR 1452, GOLDEN POND LANE, ANDCALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 1, 2001 ** kk * RESOLUTION OF INTENT BY THE BOARD OF C OMMISSIONERS OF IREDELL COUNTY. NORTH CAROLINA, TO ABANDON A PORTION OF STATE ROAD 1451, GOLDEN POND LANE WHEREAS, a plat was recorded in Plat Book 1 4, Page 51 and Page 53, Iredell County Registry, which shows Lot 258 and adjoining lots of Crescent Land and T; imber; and WHEREAS, the section of Golden Pond Lane (SR1451) the petitioner seeks to have abandoned is approximately one hundred and sixty-six (166) feet in length and contains an area of .045 acres; and WHEREAS, a certain street is partially located on Iredell County Tax Map 4628-92-5566; and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation only claims maintenance for the first five hundred and eighty-five (585) feet of the state road to the front of the cul-de-sac with right-of-way to the back of the ditch or six (6) feet from the edge of the pavement where a ditch is not present; and WHEREAS, the abandonment of a portion of said street is not contrary to the public interest and no other individual owning property on said street other than the petitioners would be deprived of reasonable means of ingress or egress to his/her property; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Chairman and Members of the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North C arolina, that they do hereby declare their intention to abandon that portion of the public street herein described, and do call a special hearing on the question to be held on the 1" day of May, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners ' Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center (Old C. ourthouse), at 200 South Center Street in Statesville, North Carolina; and that a copy of this Resolution be posted, published and mailed by registered or certified mail as required by G.S. 153A-241. *k eK & a. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A SURETY BOND FOR THE WILDWOOD COVE SUBDIVISION LOCATED OFF FERN HILL ROAD ON WILDWOOD COVE DRIVE: Surety Bond #103393316 for the Wildwood Cove Subdivision was approved in the amount of $286,700. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A REVISION TO THE PLAT REVIEW OFFICER LISTING: Mary O’Donnell, a former planner with the City of Statesville, was deleted from the listing. Statesville Planner Steve Warren was added to the list effective April 3, 2001. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT REGARDING A NEW FIRE TRUCK FOR THE MOUNT MOURNE VED: The Mount Mourne Volunteer Fire Department Chief spoke at the briefing and said his department desired to purchase a new truck (2001 Marion Body Works Fire Apparatus Mounted on a 2001 Spartan Metrostar Chassis) in the amount of $298,147. He said the fire department planned to purchase the truck through a lease purchase agreement. The board of commissioners agreed to send a letter of endorsement to the lending institution (United Financial of North Carolina, Inc., 58 Wilkie Way, Fletcher, NC 28732). >. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #39 REGARDING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM FUND (911) IN ORDER TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF STATESVILLE FOR A VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM: (The Statesville Police Department has requested reimbursement for the purchase of radio consoles and/or computer aided dispatch software. The cost for the equipment is $22,360.05, but deleting the sales taxes of $1,152.90 reduces the budget amendment to $21,210 (rounded-off figure). 6. REQUEST FROM THE TOWN OF HARMONY FOR A TIME EXTENSION REGARDING A $200,000 MATCH FOR A SEWER LINE GRANT: On May 13, 1999, the board voted to reserve $200,000 in the general fund for the purpose of matching a $3 million grant application for the Town of Harmony. The grant’s purpose would be to provide sewer service to the Town and to Harmony Elementary School. The board did, however, place a cap of two years on the commitment (July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2001). Due to the time soon expiring, the Town of Harmony has requested an extension. The board approved a one-year extension (July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002.) 7. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF A REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION REGARDING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS FOR (1) THIRD CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (2) PHASE 1 FOR THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING AND (3) THE LINED LANDFILL’S CELL # 3: kkeekek RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING ON BEHALF OF SAID COUNTY THE INTEN TION OF SAID COUNTY TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ONE OR MORE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCINGS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDI TURES MADE AND/OR TO BE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND/OR EQUIPPING OF OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the County of Iredell, North C arolina (the “Issuer”’) is a political subdivision organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Issuer has paid, beginning no earlier than February 2, 2001 and will pay, on and after the date hereof, certain expenditures (the “Expenditures) in connection with the acquisition, construction and/or equipping of the construction of a new elementary school, the construction of a school administration building and the construction of a lined landfill cell (collectively, the Project”), as more fully described in Exhibit A attached hereto; and WHEREAS. the Board of Commissioners for the Issuer (the “Board”) has determined that those moneys previously advanced no more than 60 days prior to the date hereof and to be advanced on and after the date hereof to pay the Expenditures are available only for a temporary period and it is necessary to reimburse the Issuer for the Expenditures from the proceeds of one or more issues of tax-exempt bonds (the “Bonds "’). NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Iredell: Section 1. The Board hereby declares the Issuer 's intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of the Bonds for the Expenditures with respect to the Project made on and after February 2, 2001, which date is no more than 60 days prior to the date hereof. The Issuer reasonably expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the Expenditures with the proceeds of the Bonds Section 2. Each Expenditure was and will be either (a) of a type properly chargeable to capital account under general federal income tax principles (determined in each case as of the date of the Expenditure), (b) a cost of issuance with respect to the Bonds, (c) a nonrecurring item that is not customarily payable from current revenues, or (d) a grant to a party that is not related to or an agent of the Issuer so long as such grant does not impose any obligation or condition (directly or indirectly) to repay any amount to or for the benefit of the Issuer. Section 3. The maximum principal amount of the Bonds expected to be issued for the Project is $8,400,000. Section 4. The issuer will make a reimbursement allocation, which is a written allocation by the Issuer that evidences the Issuer's use of proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse an Expenditure, no later than 18 months after the date on which the Expenditure is paid or the Project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the date on which the Expenditure is paid. The Issuer recognizes that exceptions are available for certain “preliminary expenditures, © costs of issuance, certain de minimis amounts, expenditures by “small issuers " (based on the year of issuance and not the year of expenditure) and expenditures for construction projects of at least five years. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Exhibit A consists of the following: DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT The Project consists of the following components: 1. Construction of a new elementary school; 2. Construction of a school administration building; and 3. Construction of a lined landfill cell. * * * * * 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE PERTAINING TO THE MINUTES OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: The following additions were approved to be incorporated into the board’s Rules of Procedures. A provision is included in the additions that gives “blanket approval” of future closed session minutes. (The wording that has been underlined and is typed in bold print indicates the additions to be included in Section (25) Minutes.) (25) Minutes Minutes shall be kept of all meetings of the board. and the following procedures shall be used for adoption. (a) Adoption of the briefing and regular minutes shall occur at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Budget session minutes shall be adopted at the next regularly scheduled meeting or as soon thereafter as is practical. (b) Closed session minutes shall be adopted “on the spot” and shall be sealed automatically. Authorization shall be given to the county manager to periodically review the sealed minutes to determine if the need for confidentiality continues to exist. Should confidentiality no longer be needed, the county manager may unseal the closed session (c) A copy of the adopted and unsealed minutes shall be sent to the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources/Division of Archives and History for microfilming. 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2001 AND MARCH 20, 2001 MINUTES 10. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #40 WHICH WILL TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE’S WATERLINE REIMBURSEMENT: This amendment, in the amount of $65,510, will be used as part of a reimbursement payment to the Town of Mooresville in conjunction with a waterline extended near Exit 33 or the Lake Norman Regional Medical Center area. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING/RECEPTION SCHEDULED ON MAY 9, 2001 IN RALEIGH, N.C.: Chairman Tice announced the legislative briefing and said the deadline to register was May 1, 2001. (Commissioners desiring to attend should notify the clerk.) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice] motioned] to postpone the Nursing Home Board appointment until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT-EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (1 appt.): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice motioned] to postpone the Statesville Board of Adjustment (ETJ) appointment until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Sign Ordinance: Commissioner Williams asked the staff for a clarification on the county’s procedure for sign permits. He said there had been complaints about the costs involved in the process. Smith said that, initially, the business owner would go to the planning office to obtain a property description. He said if the staff could deduce from the information submitted that everything qualified, a property description (zoning permit) was issued. Next, the individual would need a building permit (sign permit). After this, the person could erect the sign. Smith, said, however, the staff might have to inspect the site due to “ties to other signs and locations, etc.” Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock said the state building code required building permits (sign permits) because the signs were built. He said the building permit (state statute) was needed along with a zoning clearance (county zoning ordinance). He said it cost $31.50 for the building permit and $31.50 for the zoning clearance. Niblock said the county had the authority to set the fee amounts, and the county sold four types of permits, i.e., building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. Niblock said for any sign, regardless as to whether it was on a person’s property, or on someone else’s property, there was a fee for a zoning clearance and a fee for the building permit. Commissioner Bowles said he understood the state building code allowed agricultural buildings to be built without a permit. He asked if agricultural signs could be installed without a permit. Niblock said the agricultural exemption did not address signs. He said it addressed bui Idings used for agricultural purposes, e.g., barns, hay sheds, tractor sheds, etc. Mr. Niblock said the state statute did not require a permit if a person erected a fence, but that was not the case for a si gn. He said fence holes were exempt from the building code but sign holes were not. 10 Commissioner Johnson said he understood that with off-premises signs it might take two trips to verify everything was in order. Niblock said in some cases this was true. He said that even if a second trip could be eliminated, there was a certain amount of time and effort expended by the zoning clerk in issuing the zoning clearance. Commissioner Williams said the board previously reviewed the si gn ordinance in an attempt to not discourage rural commercial businesses from displaying signs. might have to subsidize the costs if the fees were reduced. He Said the inspections/planning departments’ directive in the Past was to charge enough to be self-supporting. It was the consensus of the board to delay any action on the matter at the present time. Committee to Study a Long-Range School Funding Plan: This topic was mentioned at the March 20, 2001 meeting. Commissioner Williams said he und-rstood the Iredell-Statesville School System was designating its personnel to serve on a funding plan committee. Commissioner Ray suggested that Chairman Tice meet with the Chairman of the Iredell- Statesville School Board, along with the school superintendent and the county manager, for the purpose of discussing a general direction for the boards to take in addressing the future needs of the school system. The other commissioners agreed with Ray’s suggestion, and Chairman Tice requested the county manager to schedule a meeting. CLOSED _ SESSION: Citing Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11(a) 6, and Economic Development, G.S. 143-318.1 l(a) 4, Chairman Tice |moved] to enter into closed session at 8:45 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:59 P.M. MERIT INCREASE FOR COUNTY MANAGER: MOTION] by Chairman Tice to award a 4.5% merit increase, to be applied to the current base salary of $112, 284 for the county manager, effective April 3, 2001. (The new salary will be $117,337 per year and the annual in- county travel reimbursement will remain at $6,600.) VOTING: Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Bowles) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 17, 2001, (briefing at 5:00 p.m. and regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.), in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. A Approved: te L7_ Biol Mi nl Lifer Chi ; 4 / if Clerk to the Board PUBLIC INSPECTION STATUS A. Must Remain Confidential Permanently: Date Initials Release for Public Inspection B. Reviewed on: ZZ $l J —_ ZGUA ‘Release Authorized by: Date County Manager CLOSED SESSION MINUTES IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Date: April 3, 2001 Time: 8:45 p.m. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a closed session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC on April 3, 2001. Attending the meeting were: Chairman Sara Haire Tice, Vice Chairman Steve Johnson, Commissioner Tommy Bowles, Commissioner Karen Ray, and Commissioner Godfrey Williams. Also attending were staff members: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters relating to: G.S. 143-318.11(a) (1) Not a Public Record si (2) Scholarship/Academic (3) Attorney-Client (4) Industry/Economic Development (5) Real Property Purchase/Contracts/Leases (6) Personnel (7) Criminal Investigation The county manager stated that Economic Developer Melanie O’Connell Underwood had requested that a presentation about a potential industrial client occur at the board’s April 17, 2001 meeting. At the April 17 meeting, Mashburn said there would be a Cali for a Public Hearing regarding the client on May 1, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. Mashburn said the client, Lowes, Inc., was interested in locating its headquarters to the Mooresville area. It is currently based in Wilkes County and desires to relocate due to difficulties in recruiting management-level employees. County Manager Mashburn said the company might disclose its plans on Tuesday, April 10, 2001, if an agreeable incentive package is obtained. He said the Lowes investment would be $65 million, and there would be 4,000 jobs, most of these being management-level positions. No action was taken about this item, but the board then discussed another closed session matter. MOTION| to adjourn the closed session at 10:00 p.m., by Chairman Tice. OTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. A ine CD een Jean C. Moore, Clerk Y ceasnennenoattanataiagerertancatiebagieeinaneneioeaseetasiadsinmsaanettamiteeedis st samenith IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BRIEFING MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Briefing Session on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 5:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present; County Manager Joel Mashburn, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, Tax Administrator Brent Weisner, Tax Collector Joe Ketchie, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. MITCHELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE REQUEST FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING INCREASE OF $90,358: The commissioners deleted this item from the 7:00 p.m. meeting and requested the county manager to review the matter in conjunction with the upcoming FY 2001-02 budget. MARCH REFUNDS/RELEASES: Tax Administrator Brent Weisner explained that “releases” were adjustments on the tax bills before they had actually been paid. In reference to “refunds,” he said these occurred after the bills were paid. Weisner said there were many reasons why corrections were sometimes needed, e.g., incorrect information from the Department of Motor Vehicles and taxpayers not reporting when their homes had been destroyed by fire, etc. Commissioner Johnson asked about aircraft taxes and the possibility of the legislature drafting a bill to aid the counties in the tax collection. Weisner said he was confident the county was collecting everything it was eligible to receive. He mentioned that aircraft was taxed in the county that was listed as the primary place of business or location. Mr. Weisner said he had made an inquiry with the Department of Revenue about the taxing entity for one specific plane in the past. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BEREAVEMENT LEAVE POLICY: Personnel Officer Carolyn Harris said there wasn’t a clear guideline for the county to use when employees desired to attend the funerals of co-workers. She said the department heads needed guidance on what type of leave time, if any, should be taken. Harris said she had talked to local industries and other counties to find out how they handled the situation. She learned they, too, did not have a formalized policy. Some suggestions were given, however, and these aided her in writing a policy. Harris said the county department heads had reviewed the policy and did not voice any concerns. EXIT 42: Planning Supervisor Ron Smith updated the board on his discussions with Troutman Town Manager A.J. Barghothi about Exit 42. (The board on April 3, 2001, requested Smith to approach Barghothi about the study.) Smith gave a brief history on the adopted study, and he said the Troutman officials primarily had two concerns. These were: 1. The need to prohibit strip development south of the interchange. 2. The desire to increase the aesthetic requirements (image) along the corridor. Smith then shared the following proposal to address Troutman’s concerns. He said the proposal also tried to maintain the integrity of the county’s plan. 1. Re-examine the Exit 42 Land Use Study to specifically review: a. Increasing the parking lot landscaping. b. Limiting the strip development vetween the interchange and Crosstie Lane. c. Requiring the architectural facades on all single occupant, free-standing commercial buildings, with frontage on US 21, to face the highway. d. Including provisions for monument signs from Crosstie Lane south to the boundary of the study area. In addition, he said the Troutman officials wanted: 1. The county’s endorsement for Troutman to be included in a legislative bill for annexation. (Smith said in return, Troutman would be willing to sign an interlocal agreement indicating that any property annexed or approved for water/sewer would be required to develop to the standards of the Exit 42 study — the standards adopted by both jurisdictions assuming a compromise was reached. 2. The county’s “participation” in the development of a “comprehensive” land development plan. The “participation” to include a county funding contribution towards the plan’s cost. Inspections/Planning Director Niblock said the Town of Troutman seemed to be pursuing two avenues to accomplish control over the area. He said the Town was looking at (1) annexation and (2) the drafting of an ordinance to include that everyone would have to abide by Troutman’s Land Use Plan. Niblock said this would even be in the areas not annexed by the Town. Commissioner Bowles asked about the legality ofa municipality imposing its Land Use Plan on properties in another jurisdiction. Niblock said a faculty member at the Institute of Government (Richard Ducker) had indicated that an ordinance of this type could be drafted and implemented. Smith said the ordinance route would be the least expensive for Troutman since the Town would only need to provide water/sewer. He said that with annexed areas, however, the Town had to provide all of its services. Commissioner Bowles asked if Troutman could legally withhold water and sewer. Niblock said yes. The board agreed to continue the discussion on the Exit 42 matter at the May 1 meeting. PRESENTATION BY THE OVERCASH* DEMMITT ARCHITECTURAL FIRM ON THE PROPOSED ADDITION (Stand-Alone Building) TO THE DSS BUILDING: The board members agreed to begin the May 15, 2001 briefing at 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing an architectural presentation about the social services addition. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Tice adjourned the briefing at 6:30 p.m. 7 q Dene _ Me _ Clerk to the Bow sd Approved: Aneg L Abel IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES APRIL 17, 2001 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677. Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice Vice Chairman Steve D. Johnson Tommy E. Bowles Karen B. Ray R. Godfrey Williams Staff Present: County Manager J oe] Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, Inspections/Planning Director Lynn Niblock, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice. INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG: Justin Jordan and T.J. Booher of Boy Scout Troop 176, sponsored by Oakdale Baptist Church, led the pledge of allegiance. ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: |MOTION|by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by the following actions. Deletion: Appearance of Dr. Doug Eason in Reference to a Supplemental Funding Request of $90,358. (During the briefing, the board requested the county manager to consider the request when he reviewed the upcoming budget.) Addition: Request for Approval of FY 2001-02 Budget Worksession Dates. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. DR. BRUCE BOYLES, OF THE MOORESVILLE GRADED SCHOOL DISTRICT, REQUESTS APPROVAL TO USE THE HIGH SCHOOL’S CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE FOR ADDITIONAL NEEDS: Mooresville Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Bruce Boyles, said Phase Il of the renovations to the high school would be finished in approximately six weeks. He estimated that between $500,000 - $1,000,000 might remain due to favorable bids and by not having to use contingency funds. Boyles said some of the students at the high school had been involved in the budget process, and they had recommended that improvements be made on the restrooms. Dr. Boyles said the high school had experienced six additions, but none had ever included bathroom renovations. He requested for the Mooresville system to be allowed to use the high school’s construction fund balance for the following items. Restroom renovations. Fire door replacements. Continue the new paint scheme into the old section. Gym roofing. Student parking lot expansion and paving. Relocate exceptional children’s classroom. Upgrade telephone system. Air condition the cafeteria/kitchen. 9. Purchase furniture and equipment. 10. Purchase computers. eNAw wn Commissioner Bowles asked how many students were enrolled at the high school. 1 Dr. Boyles said 1,100. He said that with the additional classrooms, the facility would probably have adequate space for the next ten years. MOTION] by Commissioner Johnson to grant the school system’s request to utilize the hi gh school construction fund balance for the listed items with a stipulation that the school Officials give a final accounting on how the money was spent. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. PRESENTATION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM LISTING BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT): Joe Lamb, (Assistant Division Engineer) Mark Stafford (District Engineer), Doug McNeil (Maintenance Engineer), and Tim Anderson (Assistant District Engineer) attended the meeting to present the 2001-02 paving priority listing. The following road projects were presented by the DOT engineers. IREDELL COUNTY 2001-2002 PAVING PRIORITY FY 07/1/01 - 06/30/02 Paving Priority SR# Description Length Est. Cost Rural 34 is73 Fox Bottoms Road (From SR 1561 to SR 1572) 0.76 $ 160 000.00 35 1580 Laurel Creek Road (From SR 1582 to SR 1577 1.00 420,000.00 Replace Bridge #130) 36 2104 North Meadow Road (From SR 2106 toSR 2116) 1.00 225,000.00 37 1696 Brady Circle Road (From SR1005 to SR 1624) 0.45 125,000.00 38 1410 Barkdale Road (From US21 to dead end) 0.50 295,000.00 RURAL TOTAL = 3.71 $ 1,224,000.00 Subdivision Streets 35 2381 Hannford Road (from SR 2379 to dead end) 0.28 $ 65,000.00 36 2541 Creastview Acres (From SR 2358 to dead end) 0.55 99,000.00 37 1329 Hudspeth Road (From SR 1328 to dead end) 0.40 60,000.00 38 1647 Saylor Lane (From SR 1567 to SR 1568) 0.14 25,000.00 39 2183 White Fox Trail (From SR 2158 to deadend) 0.35 70,000.00 40 1665 Westbrook Lane (From SR 1362 todeadend) 0.15 30,000.00 41 2528 Furr Road (From SR 2305 to dead end) 0.30 60,000.00 SUBDIVISION TOTAL = ai? $ 409,000.00 GRAND TOTAL - 25 $1,634,000.00 Continue down priority list until all funds are exhausted. Program subject to availability of funding, right-of-way, and environmental review. N/A Various Spot Stabilization, Secondary maintenance $ 315,224.00 Total Secondary Construction Program 1,634,000.00 Reserved for contingencies 206,400.00 Total Allocation $ 2,155,624.00 Pf 99024.00 Commissioner Johnson asked how the department used the contingency money. Lamb said the money stayed in Iredell County, down the list to the next road needing improvements. and the county might not receive all of the money. and the highway department continued on He said the state was in a budget “crunch,” ee oman Attorney Pope asked how many miles of unpaved roads were in the county. Lamb said 108 miles of unpaved state-maintained roads. Chairman Tice adjourned the public hearing. MOTION] by Commissioner Bowles to accept the FY 2001-02 Paving Priority Listing as presented by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS CONSENT AGENDA MOTION|by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following six (6) consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. |. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE MARCH REFUNDS & RELEASES Breakdown of Releases $30,606.19 County 20,685.71 Solid Waste Fees 306.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 0 Shepherd’s Fire #2 209.61 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 33.08 All County Fire #4 1,100.79 Statesville City 2,465.74 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville Town 4,902.26 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 974.10 Love Valley 2.20 Harmony 8.34 Troutman 18.36 Breakdown of Refunds County 687.37 Solid Waste Fees 0 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 0 Shepherd’s Fire #2 0 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 0 All County Fire #4 89.03 Statesville City 0 Statesville Downtown 0 Mooresville Town 522.73 Mooresville Downtown 0 Mooresville School 136.52 Love Valley 0 Harmony 0 Troutman 0 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REAL PROPERTY LIENS ON MAY 23, 2001. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A BEREAVEMENT LEAVE POLICY: The policy will be revised to read as follows. | Article V1. Section 7C Bereavement Leave This policy is written to establish guidelines for the use of e due to the death in the h ofa co-worker. employee's immediate family or deat A. Immediate Family ]. An employee who has a men Bereavement leav taken by death may receive ral activities. Under ze additional leave. rged to sick leave. dian, children, of half, step. in-law tber of his/her immediate family up to three days (24 hours) off to arrange and/or attend fune ices, the department head may authori 2. Bereavement leave for an immediate family member shall be cha 3. Immediate family is deemed to include spouse, mother, father, guar brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, plus various combinations and adopted relationships that can be derived from those named. exceptional circumsta? nd personnel director or county manager B. County Employee: ]. The department head, immediate supervisor a will be the designated officials to attend the funeral. 2 The department head may send a designee(s) if he/she ort “- he immediate supervisor ts on will charge the absence to employees to ertime unable to attend. 3. Other county employees attending the funeral and/or visitati earned vacation or compensatory leave. Department heads may allow make up time away from the department when such extra work will not create an ov situation. 4. Inthe event the number of employees wis to carry out the operations of the departme another unit to fill in for employees attending. 5. Should a death occur ina small department of the county, the department head and county manger will consider options such as using volunteers, closing the office, and reassigning employees from another department to determine the best method of handling the operations of the office. xceeds that necessary hing to attend the funeral e assign employees from nt, department heads may 4, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT #42 TO REC OGNIZE ADDITIONAL SALES IN THE JAIL COMMISSARY AND TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE COMMISSARY SUPPLIES LINE ITEM: ($27,000 was recognized in sales and appropriated to the supplies line item.) O DISSOLVE THE JOINT 1992 THAT FORMED THE 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT T R OF FUNDS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 17, IREDELL HOME CONSORTIUM & APPROVAL FOR THE TRANSFE TO THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 3, 2001 MINUTES {| CONFERENCE TO BE HELD JULY 13- ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NACo 200 commissioners desired to attend, 17, 2001 IN PHILADELPHIA, PA: Chairman Tice said if any they should notify the clerk. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FY 2001-02 BU GET WORKSESSION DATES: The board agreed to meet on the following dates beginning at 5:30 p.m., in the South Wing Conference Room (Iredell County Government Center) to review the FY 2001-02 budget. Tuesday, May 22, 2001 Thursday, May 24, 2001 Tuesday, May 29, 2001 Thursday, May 31, 2001 Thursday, June 7, 2001 Tuesday, June 12, 2001 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL (1 announcement) STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT-EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (1 announcement) IREDELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES & POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY (3 announcements) TROUTMAN PLANNING/ZONING BOARD - EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (2 announcements) CENTRALINA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (2 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS STATESVILLE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT-EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (1 appt.) No nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Johnson moved to postpone this appointment until the May 1, 2001 meeting. COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT: The county manager said a written report had previously been distributed. UPDATE ON ENERDYNE LANDFILL GAS RIGHTS AGREEMENT: Solid Waste Director Ron Weatherman said a $6,000 check was recently received from the company extracting methane gas from the landfill site. Weatherman said the county was one of ten throughout the state that had a gas recovery system. Five-Minute Recess: Chairman Tice called for a five minute recess at 7:40 p.m. CLOSED SESSION: Citing Economic Development - G.S. 143-318.11(a) (4), Chairman Tice |motioned] to enter into closed session at 7:45 p.m. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:15 P.M. UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (NASCAR) ECONOMIC INCENTIVE: MOTION) by Chairman Tice to call for a public hearing on May 15, 2001, in reference to providing an economic incentive for Universal Technical Institute, Inc., in an amount of $45,120 per year for a maximum amount not to exceed $225,600 over a five-year period based on Universal’s investment of $12 million. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION |by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 9:18 p.m. NEXT MEETING: May 1, 2001, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesvi!'e, NC. ) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. & Approved: Db iiey / a Go! ian . Dyere Cw ae § Clerk to the Board f PUBLIC INSPECTION STATUS A. Must Remain Confidential Permanently: Date Initials Release for Public Inspection B. Reviewed on: 76/0/ Seu) a eee — 2or Release Authorized by: Date County Manager County Attorney Board of Commissioners CLOSED SESSION MINUTES IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Date: April 17, 2001 Time: 7:45 p.m. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a closed session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC on April 17, 2001. Attending the meeting were: Chairman Sara Haire Tice, Vice Chairman Steve Johnson, Commissioner Tommy Bowles, Commissioner Karen Ray, and Commissioner Godfrey Williams. Also attending were: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters relating to: O GS. 143-318.11(a) (1) Not a Public Record O . (2) Scholarship/Academic O " (3) Attorney-Client X a (4) Industry/Economic Development 0 (5) Real Property Purchase/Contracts/Leases 0 . (6) Personnel 0 . (7) Criminal Investigation UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE: Economic Developer Melanie O’Connell Underwood and Dennis Hendrix, a representative for Universal Technical Institute, shared information about the facility’s plans to locate on 19 acres in the Talbert Pointe Business Park, Mooresville, NC. Hendrix said the company planned to build a 145,000 sq. ft. automotive training school and employ 135 people. He said the institute was founded in 1965, and it was headquartered in Arizona. Mr. Hendrix said the school would have an enrollment of 1,100 - 1,200 students who would be eligible for the same higher education loan or grant programs offered when attending colleges or technical schools, e.g., Pell grants. He said there would be a one-year and two-year program with 36 weeks of core-automotive courses and 18 weeks of NASCAR training. Hendrix said that all of the instructors were ASE (Automotive Society of Engineers) certified. Mr. Hendrix said the school had 80 recruitment representatives throughout the United States. He said the Universal schools were advertised in trade magazines. Mr. Hendrix said the Mooresville construction was scheduled to begin in 60-90 days, and the school would open on June 1, 2002. Hendrix said the overall investment would be $12 million and this included $10.5 million in equipment. April 17, 2001 Page two Universal Technical Institute The commissi oners agreed to call for a incentive over a five- public hearing on May year period based on 15 regarding a $225 600 the Institute’s $12 million investment. [MOTION] to adjourn the closed session by Chairman Tice at 9:15 p.m. economic development matter was discussed.) VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. } —_ vas Se Clerk to the Board (Note: One other | PUBLIC INSPECTION STATUS A. Must Remain Confidential Permanently: Date Initials Release for Public Inspection B. Reviewed on: 7 6S be YL Release Authorized by: ate County Manager County Attorney Board of Commissioners CLOSED SESSION MINUTES IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Date: April 17, 2001 Time: 8:30 p.m. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met for a closed session in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC on April 17, 2001. Attending the meeting were: Chairman Sara Haire Tice, Vice Chairman Steve Johnson, Commissioner Tommy Bowles, Commissioner Karen Ray, and Commissioner Godfrey Williams. Also attending were: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters relating to: O GS. 143-318.11(a) (1) Not a Public Record 0 . (2) Scholarship/Academic 0 (3) Attormney-Client x . (4) Industry/Economic Development 0 " (5) Real Property Purchase/Contracts/Leases oO (6) Personnel O (7) Criminal Investigation LOWES COMPANIES, INC.: Economic Developer Melanie O’Connell Underwood and John W. Vining, Jr., the Vice President of Administration for Lowes Companies, Inc., spoke in reference Lowes’ proposed construction of a 382,500 sq. ft facility (Phase I) off Exit 33 in Mooresville, NC. Mr. Vining said the company would employ approximately 1,500 people. He also said the State Department of Transportation had agreed to make road improvements including a new interchange at Exit 33. Vining showed drawings of the proposed facility. In reference to an economic incentive grant, Vining agreed to obtain firm “numbers” on the amount of investment the company would have in the facility. (Mr. Vining is to contact Mrs. Underwood with the information.) ADJOURNMENT: |MOTION| by Chairman Tice at 9:15 p.m. to adjourn the closed session. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0. ( } Y PA 2 ( 71/72 we. C Clerk to the Board