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Solid Waste staff told the board the lease structure mirrors prior agreements and that the county is in the design phase for a new convenience center (Chief Thomas site). Staff said engineers are completing design and bid documents, and that the project’s timeline is expected to align with the lease schedule; staff said fiscal‑year 2027 may be the point when relocation is required, depending on design and construction timing.

The board approved the lease by consent.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - PRE MEETING - Apr 01 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a one‑year lease with option(s) to extend for the 901 West Memorial Highway solid waste convenience center site while design work for a replacement facility continues.","taxTitle","Iredell County, North Carolina","taxId",13718,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6092604,"Board gives consent to multiple administrative items including 911 proclamations and small budget amendments",601,120000,721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852663-c214876f7a1b66a32db90aadb45cba66&start=120&end=721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852663-c214876f7a1b66a32db90aadb45cba66/thumbnail_120000.jpg","/articles/6092604/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Board-gives-consent-to-multiple-administrative-items-including-911-proclamations-and-small-budget-amendments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092604-9f97729037fb8eb20091f7929f11a645/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199779&Signature=F60TqqZkycziIGyMnGPuBd4digYKns873iFRpzOv-JsQ9oQENGnAdD0EgeoaePU7e6tD7ahHPVsbwOT4Z0vAt595e7533R8qUKGA1Q08nDI7jh~EREDpEqYGivzfXsTH~EB47scBcFDhnjoR9bBwE8vt6gHrTlt2tVmFotRlKTVXiXCV7TFFaNvTDXTuRH8UX4AwTtgahGMzn6OJbuYGtmcFikKfrzTjPNnP1hDP4Q7tAQvWLh2yPKaA0hTgL-CyD92wcW8PrYWdLdw9dMMeHH7YZ7BG38cWdCEAnc6yPYNUXHCaGrGMLmosSmzzlmFudme-jww99PBfeNY3rdjIdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine and administrative items by unanimous consent during its pre‑agenda meeting.

Emergency Communications: Caroline Taylor reported that the state’s final PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) expenditure report identified $661.25 of ineligible expenditures for FY24. Per state statute, the county must repay the 9‑1‑1 fund for ineligible expenses. The board approved budget amendment number 35 to appropriate $662 from the general fund to reimburse the Emergency Telephone System Fund.

Public safety proclamations and 9‑1‑1 education: Abigail “Abby” Ellis, a telecommunicator and public‑relations chair, asked the board to designate the week as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and April as National 9‑1‑1 Education Month. The board read and approved a proclamation declaring the week of April 13–19 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and adopted a resolution establishing April as National 9‑1‑1 Education Month.

Human Resources classifications: Human Resources requested adding two classification titles to the county classification schedule — a full‑time Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) classification (to allow promotion of an identified candidate) and a Real Property Appraiser Level 3 (to allow an existing employee to advance). Staff clarified these are classification additions, not additional headcount. The board approved the classification additions by consent.

Library proclamation and minutes: The board approved the Iredell County Public Library strategic plan (covered in a separate article) and consented to proclaim National Library Week, April 6–12. The board also approved March meeting minutes by consent.

Solid waste and other routine items: The board approved a one‑year lease agreement with possible one‑year extensions (5% annual increase per extension) for the 901 West Memorial Highway convenience center site; the Solid Waste presenter noted a new facility design is underway and staff expects construction timing to align with the lease term. Finally, the board approved an added item proclaiming April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Iredell County.

Closed session: A motion by Commissioner Stroud moved the board into closed session to discuss property acquisition under North Carolina General Statute 143‑318.11(a)(5); the board recessed for five minutes and entered closed session.

Votes at a glance: Most items were approved by board consent; individual roll‑call tallies were not provided in the transcript.

Why it matters: The items are routine administrative approvals that complete required statutory actions (PSAP repayment), recognize public‑safety staff and memorialize local observances, and adjust classifications to reflect operational needs.

What’s next: Staff will implement the administrative changes and return to the board for any budget language or follow‑up reporting as needed.","At the pre‑agenda meeting the board approved several consent items: a small PSAP repayment budget amendment, proclamations recognizing public safety telecommunicators and 9‑1‑1 education month, HR classification additions, library week proclamation, minutes and other routine items; commissioners also moved into closed session on property matters.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6092609,"Iredell County Public Library presents FY26–30 strategic plan; staff‑led process emphasizes outreach and mobile branch",2150,1210000,3360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852663-c214876f7a1b66a32db90aadb45cba66&start=1210&end=3360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852663-c214876f7a1b66a32db90aadb45cba66/thumbnail_1210000.jpg","/articles/6092609/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Iredell-County-Public-Library-presents-FY2630-strategic-plan-staffled-process-emphasizes-outreach-and-mobile-branch","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092609-122bca6062ee86d1e12bc83069a1d5a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199779&Signature=nOQ3P0dDEt9neXJjZbKzsSE89yHQiSC8Gjclb-xqNriE5LJKdKlV9rpLPDcSIzqbOR8Ogd4zcjUvWKhe7lbOkSg6QAVB1cRw713xkR7H6VdDmpmxy3ABkr9qWueR~8jSmeEazgoyTyh~SOR8FPsO5iVKhRN3ByKA1KD4BJyVI2aVP7A83e8FaEXc7MAez7glC0T7M4qM~Ii3CkLa0H8b2Mg7dXxSGF2Vw7crbzC6SjsQ9OAUR5A58VsXTx~vBRkkijmG0GPyYKwjtBKKwwPdSkoxnPI3b2f0Au2156TzOsJaXHRiDXIeB4B0HmslLvXS5HHBWKbQAnQ-ZdrYoPUVHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iredell County Public Library staff presented the library system’s FY26–30 strategic plan at the board’s pre‑agenda meeting and received board consent to adopt the plan.

Julie Moore, the library presenter, introduced the staff team and described a staff‑led process that combined surveys, focus groups and community outreach. The plan’s five strategic goals are: strengthen the collection; expand outreach and impact (including a mobile library that will operate as a fourth branch); improve marketing and communications; address spaces and access (notably expansion needs at the Troutman branch and consideration of Sunday hours); and refine programs and services with emphasis on adult and teen offerings.

Staff described data from the community process: roughly 605 survey responses, focus groups across eight community groups and repeated requests for Sunday hours, better signage, more space at Troutman, improved digital collections and transportation access. Amanda Cain and Amy Weber outlined collection priorities and noted that digital titles (ebooks/audiobooks) often carry metered licensing and can be substantially more expensive to provide than print copies.

Library staff detailed outreach plans for the forthcoming mobile library, which will offer Wi‑Fi, holds pickup and programs tailored to community stops. The presenters said the mobile unit will increase access for homebound patrons, seniors and residents with transportation barriers.

Commissioners asked questions about digital costs, courier service to schools and staffing implications for adding Sunday hours. Staff said reinstituting Sunday hours at the main branch would require additional part‑time hires (estimated five part‑time positions for circulation, youth services, information services and local history for the main branch). Staff also reported state programs such as NC Kids Digital that provide recurring digital content funded at the state level.

The board consented to approve the plan and later approved a proclamation declaring National Library Week, April 6–12.","Library leaders presented a staff‑led FY26–30 strategic plan that prioritizes collection development, outreach (including a new mobile library), marketing, space improvements and expanded programming; commissioners approved the plan by consent.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6092614,"Iredell commissioners hear request to fund multi‑year Lake Norman algae treatment",222,936000,1158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2852663-c214876f7a1b66a32db90aadb45cba66&start=936&end=1158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2852663-c214876f7a1b66a32db90aadb45cba66/thumbnail_936000.jpg","/articles/6092614/Iredell-County/North-Carolina/Iredell-commissioners-hear-request-to-fund-multiyear-Lake-Norman-algae-treatment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6092614-fabea82587488cbfefd5c2448ceb5240/orig.mp4?Expires=1771199779&Signature=egR0NbutHVA2QWew7vF0e6zT~Er3oF1qkAiP-t9pFVmZsEHtoUnFqm1jvxCLSlMG1zAST1ib-W8Zf0pnCmIHeyWxKNBDq81A4GwNa~wZ756PjszH43FQbLhN9GUzk0mE7OsGg6A8MEpiRapLIGK68hN0vfpfFvXBKvYUVdW7E42NE44jxkRRQaDSQpGjKyS6sbJRQakA1f3TEXHUe-qkS7rYlTwg-JIqE17CGOCZtVmf4XxwFuiOan-PRUR6jg9m9Qr44qnf9uAWqz8AyjDWb1SVZruRnVnSMON7RQ9lZ1RMiHE7gJ-N~H8KOVxsLVdBPca1kViJh9ucj~~LbW9S4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Iredell County commissioners on the pre‑agenda meeting discussed a request from the Lake Norman Marine Commission and Catawba Water Management Group for the county to contribute to a multi‑year algae‑treatment plan.

County finance staff said last year the county contributed $5,000 and that the current request is for an annual appropriation of $24,137 from Iredell County for this year and the next three years. Mooresville has agreed to continue a $5,000 contribution for the current year, leaving Iredell’s share of roughly $19,137 for this fiscal year, the presentation said.

The county manager explained the original plan had anticipated state funding would cover ongoing treatment and possibly reimburse initial local contributions. Finance staff told the board that a state appropriation exists but is not earmarked specifically for Lake Norman and that it is uncertain how much of that funding — if any — will be available to the lake. Caroline Taylor, presenting for finance, said that because the state funding is general and not directed specifically to Lake Norman, “most likely” Iredell would not be reimbursed for prior local costs.

Commissioners pressed for clarity about whether other counties and entities billed the same amount; staff said Duke Energy, Charlotte Water and the four counties surrounding the lake were asked to contribute equally. The county manager said county staff had been in touch with Mecklenburg County to coordinate responses and that the county would take cross‑county participation into account in making final budget decisions.

No formal vote detail beyond board consent was recorded: after discussion the board gave consent to the request to include the appropriation in the county’s budget process.

Why it matters: Lake Norman is a major regional water body that supplies drinking water and supports recreation; the funding request would become an ongoing line item in the county budget unless state or other external funding covers the cost.

What’s next: Staff will monitor state funding availability, coordinate with the other counties and entities, and bring budget language back to the board during the budget process.","County staff described a multi‑year request asking Iredell and other stakeholders to pay toward treatment of an invasive algae species in Lake Norman; commissioners asked about reimbursement and whether neighboring jurisdictions will participate.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners approve one‑year lease for convenience center site as design work continues on new facility

Board gives consent to multiple administrative items including 911 proclamations and small budget amendments

Iredell County Public Library presents FY26–30 strategic plan; staff‑led process emphasizes outreach and mobile branch

Iredell commissioners hear request to fund multi‑year Lake Norman algae treatment