STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ) OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY OF STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) FEBRUARY 28, 2005
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Stokes, State of North
Carolina, met in regular session in the Council Chambers of the Ronald Wilson
Reagan Memorial Building (Administrative Building), located in Danbury, North
Carolina, on Monday, February 28, 2005 at 7:00 pm with the following members
present:
Chairman
John Turpin
Vice-Chairman
Leon Inman
Commissioner
Sandy McHugh
Commissioner
Joe Turpin
Commissioner
Jimmy Walker
County
Personnel in Attendance:
County
Manager Richard Morris
County
Attorney Jonathan Jordan
Clerk
to the Board Darlene Bullins
District
Resource Director Tony Hill
Finance
Director Julia Edwards
GIS
Administrator Jake Oakley
Interim
County Extension Director Jack Loudermilk
Interim
Health Director Rebecca Warren
Maintenance
Supervisor Bill Tesh
PHN
Supervisor Erma Perkins
Public
Works Director Jay Kinney
Register of
Deeds Kathy Young
Support Services
Supervisor Danny Stovall
Tax
Administrator Wren Carmichael
Chairman John Turpin called the meeting to order.
County Manager Rick Morris delivered the invocation.
Chairman John Turpin opened the meeting by inviting the citizens in
attendance to join the Board with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve or amend the
minutes of the February 14th meeting.
Vice Chairman Inman moved to approve the February 14th minutes.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
There were no public comments.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – COOPERATIVE EXTENSION – PROPOSED REORGANIZATION
Interim Cooperative Extension Director Jack Loudermilk
presented the following recommendation to the Board of Commissioners concerning
reorganization and filling the vacant positions in the Cooperative Extension
Office:
·
Continuation of Jack Loudermilk as the acting director
with Yadkin County
paying his full salary. Possible
$2400 cost to Stokes County for annual
supplement.
·
FCE Agent
·
4-H and Youth Agent
·
Horticulture Agent
·
Secretary –Administrative
·
Secretary
·
Livestock Agent
·
Crops Agent – new position
·
Salary range to complete reorganization $119,120 to
$153,920
including fringes
·
Reorganization will provide the best opportunity for an
in-house
agent to emerge as the
next Stokes County Extension Director
·
Lapsed salaries will cover any increase for fiscal year
2004/05
Interim Director Loudermilk noted the following concerns to
justify the need of a crops agent:
·
County farmers involved in transition cost of flue cured
tobacco
·
County farmers must switch to alternative crops and
livestock enterprises
·
“Tobacco Buyout” – changes for farm operations, handling
funds along
with resulting lifestyle
changes for farmers
·
Six months without a crops agent during 2004
The Board discussed the essential need for the crops agent
due to the “Tobacco Buyout”.
County Manager Rick Morris commended the excellent working
relationship with Jack serving as Interim Director; the unsuccessful search by
NC State-Cooperative Extension trying to fill the Director’s position, and also
recommended approval of the reorganization structure.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve the
proposed reorganization with salary range of $119,120 up to $153,920 for
Cooperative Extension.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve the proposed
reorganization with salary range of $119,120 up to $153,920 for Cooperative
Extension.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY – COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES BANNER – SWEET POTATOES-NC
STATE FAIR
Mr. Mike Sizemore, Ms. Janice Sizemore, and Mr. David
Priddy presented the Board of Commissioners the County Sweepstakes Banner for
Sweet Potatoes won at the North Carolina State Fair. The Banner was presented to Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sizemore andMr.
& Mrs. David Priddy, who grew 5-6 acres of sweet potatoes, for winning 24
ribbons.
The points earned from winning the 24 ribbons gave Stokes
County the “County Sweepstakes Winner”.
Mr. Priddy noted that Stokes County had beaten out the following Counties: Sampson, Johnston, Nash, Wake, and
Cumberland.
Mr. Priddy also noted that one of the sweet potatoes grown
this year, a purple sweet potato, is the only purple sweet potato grown in the
continental United States according to NC –State University.
The Board commended Mr. & Mrs. Sizemore and Mr. &
Mrs. Priddy for the excellent job representing Stokes County at the State Fair.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY- COUNTY MERIT AWARDS
County Manager Rick Morris presented Special Achievements
Awards to the following individuals/teams that were selected by the Special
Achievements Awards Selection Committee: (monetary amount for Special Achievement
Awards =$7850)
Lynn
Whitaker, Mickey Gray, Janet Lewis, Anita Mabe and Stephanie Mabe
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to the Child
Support Enforcement Unit, Department of Social Services for superior
performance over the past ten months.
Among their achievements during this period, the Child Support Unit
produced a “Most Wanted Poster” that effectively publicized the county’s worst
non-supporting parents and led to arrests and prosecutions of offenders. Through outstanding performance, this team
of highly motivated individuals has brought credit upon themselves, the
Department of Social Services, and Stokes County Government.
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to Mr. Eddy
McGee, Director of the Stokes County Arts Council, for superior performance
during the past year. Mr. McGee’s
performance exceeded all expectations both in the number and quality of Arts
Council sponsored events for the citizens of Stokes County. Outstanding venues included the 9/11 Stokes
Patriot Day, The Living Story Book and new collaboration with the N.C. School
of the Arts. Mr. McGee also made
extraordinary improvements in the area of fund raising. Through his outstanding performance Mr.
McGee has brought credit upon himself, The Arts Council and Stokes County
Government.
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to Paramedics
Scott Brown and Fred Lawson for superior performance in the Statewide Paramedic
Competition. They dedicated many hours
of personal off-duty preparation time to study and practice for this event.
Their team advanced from the regional competition to the state finals where
they competed against four other teams for best in the state. Not since 1992 has Stokes County been
represented in the state finals.
Although they did not win the final competition, they gave a gallant
effort and brought great credit themselves, the Emergency Medical Services
Department and Stokes County Government.
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to Mr. Jake
Oakley for superior performance during the past year. Mr. Oakley was nominated by a fellow department head, the
Register of Deeds, for his initiation and completion of a map and plat scanning
project that saved her department approximately $13,200.00 and will result in
future savings to the county. Mr.
Oakley is also recognized for his sponsorship of an annual Land Surveying
Seminar that benefits local surveyors with continuing education hours and
fosters the relationships between several county departments and the surveyor
community. Through his outstanding
performance Mr. Oakley has brought credit upon himself, the Mapping/GIS
Department, and Stokes County Government.
Bill Tesh, William
Dodson, Angelous Lineback, Adam Mabe, David Tucker and Kennan Tucker
The Public Buildings Team
Stokes County Department of
Public Works
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to the Public
Buildings Team for superior performance in reclaiming Moratock Park for the
Stokes Stomp, after severe flooding damage from Hurricane Ivan. By performing this task while maintaining
their regular public works missions, they saved the county thousands of dollars
that would have been required to contract for the cleanup. Additionally, it would have been near
impossible to contract for this effort and have it completed in time for the
Stomp. The sense of urgency and
professional dedication exhibited in this effort by the Public Buildings Team
brought great credit upon themselves, the Public Works Department, and Stokes
County Government.
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to Ms. Marsha
Marshall for superior performance during the period from March through August
2004. During this period, Marsha
provided case management services to families involved with Child Protective
Services while continuing to carry a full caseload of foster children. Ms. Marshall’s selfless dedication to the
families of Stokes County is noteworthy and clearly exceeded the normal
expectations of her position. It should
also be noted that this is not the first time Ms. Marshall has “stepped up to
the plate” and exceeded expectations to ensure families’ needs were met and
children were protected. The sense of
urgency and professional dedication exhibited by Ms. Marshall’s actions have
brought great credit upon herself, the Department of Social Services, and
Stokes County Government.
Mollie Hampton, Donna
Hairston, Bonnie Joyce, Eva Priddy, Teresa Rakes, Janet Roberts and Carolyn
Thompson.
Stokes County DSS Administrative
Unit
Department of Social Services
The Stokes County Special Achievement Award is presented to the
Department of Social Services Administrative Unit for superior service during
the period from January through November 2004.
During this period, the Administrative Unit experienced significant
personnel shortages but continued to provide responsive administrative support
needed to support all DSS functions.
This was accomplished by the team members reorganizing and cross
training so that everyone could cover all functions when needed. This approach was reinforced by team members
voluntarily rotating jobs to maintain their skills in each position. The DSS Administrative Unit’s dedication and
sense of urgency not only corrected the problem at hand but put in place new
processes and procedures that will head of problems in the future. This team’s actions have brought credit upon
themselves, the Department of Social Services, and Stokes County Government.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – TAX ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Tax Administrator Wren Carmichael presented the Tax Administration
Report.
Tax
Administrator Carmichael requested the following Property Tax Release Request
for Real and Personal Property in the amount of $405.17:
·
Dillard Ray
Dodson Jr $120.38
·
Joann E
Craddock $85.81
·
Reid W
Inman $38.47
·
Alice Pardue
Watts $160.51
Chairman John
Turpin entertained a motion to approve the submitted Property Tax Release
Request for Real and Personal Property in the amount of $405.17.
Commissioner
McHugh moved to approve the submitted Property Tax Release Request for Real and
Personal Property in the amount of $405.17.
Vice Chairman
Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Tax
Administrator Carmichael presented Board members with a copy of the North Carolina
Department of Revenue –Member’s Handbook for Boards of Equalization and Review.
Tax Administrator
Carmichael requested the Board of Commissioners schedule at least 50 hours for
E&R meetings.
The first
meeting must be scheduled between April 4th and May 1st.
Tax
Administrator Carmichael noted the date of the last schedule meeting will be
the deadline for receiving appeals.
Chairman John
Turpin entertained a motion to approve the following dates for E&R meetings
(4:00 pm to 9:00 pm):
·
Wednesday,
April 6th
·
Tuesday, April
12th
·
Thursday,
April 14th
·
Monday, April
18th
·
Tuesday, April
19th
·
Wednesday,
April 20th
·
Wednesday,
April 27th
·
Tuesday, May 3rd
·
Wednesday, May
4th
·
Tuesday, May
10th
Commissioner
McHugh moved to approve the following dates (4:00 pm to 9:00 pm):
·
Wednesday,
April 6th
·
Tuesday, April
12th
·
Thursday,
April 14th
·
Monday, April
18th
·
Tuesday, April
19th
·
Wednesday,
April 20th
·
Wednesday,
April 27th
·
Tuesday, May 3rd
·
Wednesday, May
4th
·
Tuesday, May
10th
Vice Chairman
Inman seconded and the motion carried 4-1 with Commissioner Joe Turpin voting
against the motion.
Tax
Administrator Carmichael reiterated that May 10th would be the last
date for citizens to make an appeal to the Board of E & R.
The Board
discussed issues concerning the revaluation, upcoming E&R meetings, market
value of property, and the fact that the County must meet fair market values
between 90-100% according General Statute 105-284 (Uniform Assessment
Standard).
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – REGISTER OF DEEDS-TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT
Register of Deeds Kathy Young requested the use of funds from
the Automation Technology and Preservation Fund for the following two
proposals:
First proposal
·
Scanning and re-indexing birth records back to 1940, which
are
approximately 8,800
·
Scanning and re-indexing death certificates back to 1967,
with
Approximately 6,693
·
Scanning and re-indexing marriage license back to 1962 with
approximately
12, 000
Charge for first proposal will be $1.20 per document or
$1250 per month, whichever would be the lesser of the two
Second proposal
·
Scanning 61 Deed Books, 135 to 195, which are photostats
Cost for second proposal - approximately $30,000
Register of Deeds Kathy Young noted that these funds are
set aside for preservation.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to use Technology
Funds for scanning and re-indexing of birth records, death certificates,
marriage licenses, and 61 Deed Books (135 to 195).
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve the use Technology
Funds for scanning and re-indexing of birth records, death certificates,
marriage licenses, and 61 Deed Books (135 to 195).
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Interim Director Rebecca Warren (PHN Supervisor Erma Perkins was also
in attendance for the meeting) requested the Board’s approval to reallocate the
vacant full-time Administrative Assistant I position to a full-time Office
Assistant III.
Interim Director Warren noted that the purpose of this change is due to
a decrease in responsibilities related to budget management and supervision of
staff. The reallocation has been
approved by the Board of Health.
Chairman John Turpin
entertained a motion to reallocate the full-time Administrative Assistant I
position to a full-time Office Assistant III.
Commissioner McHugh moved
to reallocate the full-time Administrative Assistant I position to a full-time
Office Assistant III.
Commissioner Joe Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – DISTRICT RESOURCES – PROPOSED DISTRICT RESOURCE PLAN – FISCAL YEAR
2005-06
District Resource Director Tony Hill requested the Board’s
approval to submit the annual application for implementation funding to the
State of North Carolina. The local Criminal Justice Partnership Program met on
February 2, 2005 and approved the application for request of State Funds in the
amount of $64,236. Director Hill noted
the deadline for submission is March 31, 2005.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve the
application for the proposed District Resource Plan.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve the application for
the proposed District Resource Plan.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
(A copy of the application will be maintained at the
District Resource Center and the County Attorney’s office)
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GIS/MAPPING- PROPOSED EMERGENCY RESPONSE DISTRICTS
GIS Administrator Jake Oakley requested the Board’s
approval for the new changes in the emergency zones (new districts).
Administrator Oakley noted that with the new addition of a
Deputy(located in the Yadkin Township area) and EMS Unit (located at Stokes
Reynolds Memorial Hospital), 11 new dispatching zones had to be created
changing
the emergency response districts from 34 to 45 districts.
Administrator Oakley also noted that all roads had to be
corrected to reflect the new response district zones and entered into the
database and then forwarded to the local Telco provider for our county’s 911 dispatching.
With completion of this process, the data is ready to be
forwarded to Sprint upon approval of the Board.
Administrator Oakley presented the Board with colored maps
indicating the old and the new districts for their review. (Maps will be retained in the Clerk to
the Board’s office)
The Board discussed the benefits of having a current “fly
over’ of parcels in Stokes County.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve the
new emergency response districts maps.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve the new emergency
response districts maps.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – PUBLIC BUILDINGS – AIR CONDITIONING COIL REPAIRS – DAMAGES TO FIRE
MARSHAL’S OFFICE
Public Works Director Jay Kinney presented bids for
replacing the existing cooling coil and repair to the time clock at the
Government Center which was damaged during the cold weather. (Support Services
Danny Stovall was also in attendance for the meeting)
The following bids were submitted: (all have one year
warranty on coil & labor)
·
Mechanical Systems
= $8,976.00
·
Jerry Fore =
$9,574.50
·
Frye Heating and Air Conditioning = $10,809.26
Director Kinney noted that damage was caused by a malfunction, which
left a louver open causing the evaporate coil to freeze which caused the water
damage in the Fire Marshal and EMS offices.
Support Services Danny Stovall noted that funds had already been
received from the County’s insurance to cover all costs.
The Board discussed fact the bid from Mechanical Systems did not
include all the specifications to complete the job. Bids from Jerry Fore and Frye Heating included all specifications
to complete the job.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve Jerry Fore Enterprises, Inc
for the replacement and installation of the chill water cooling coil and
repairs to the time clock .
Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested
the approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #73 which is necessary to amend the
General Fund to appropriate funds for Crisis Intervention. The appropriations are to be changed as
followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Public Assistance |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5480.000 |
|
Crisis Intervention |
|
|
|
$1,441.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1,441.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.202 |
|
Welfare Federal |
|
|
|
$1,441.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1,441.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#73.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #73.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #74 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
appropriate funds for Independent Living Services. The appropriations are to be changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Social Services |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5310.394 |
|
Independent Living
Services |
|
|
|
$5,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$5,000.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.219 |
|
Transitional Housing –
Trust/high Risk |
|
|
|
$5,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$5,000.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#74.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #74.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #75 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
transfer funds for the Salaries for Energy Administration. The appropriations are to be changed as
followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Social Services |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5310.000 |
|
Salaries |
|
|
|
$800.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$800.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.202 |
|
Welfare Federal |
|
|
|
$800.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$800.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#75.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #75.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested
the approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #76 which is necessary to amend the
General Fund to appropriate funds from insurance claim for HVAC repair in the
Government Center. The appropriations
are to be changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Public Buildings |
|
|
|
|
|
100.4190.350 |
|
Maintenance/Repair-Equipment |
|
|
|
$10,809.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10,809.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3839.850 |
|
Insurance Claims |
|
|
|
$10,809.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10,809.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#76.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #76.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #77 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
transfer funds to appropriate state grant funds for supplies for a healthier
community. The appropriations are to be
changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5100.180 |
|
Professional Services |
|
|
|
$4,500.00 |
|
100.5100.261 |
|
Office Supplies |
|
|
|
$3,380.00 |
|
100.5100.511 |
|
Equipment-Non Capitalized |
|
|
|
$2,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10,380.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.258 |
|
PAN Community Grant |
|
|
|
$10,380.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$10,380.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#77.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #77.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded the motion.
The Board discussed the expenditures of the grant.
Commissioner McHugh withdrew her motion with Vice Chairman Inman withdrawing
his second to the motion.
Chairman John Turpin requested Interim Director Rebecca Warren furnish
the Board with a copy of the application (grant to be used for a walking trail)
detailing the expenditures and return at the next meeting. No action was taken on Budget Ordinance Amendment
#77.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested
the approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #78 which is necessary to amend the
General Fund to transfer funds for the appropriation of additional State
funds. The appropriations are to be
changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5100.000 |
|
Salaries-Health |
|
|
|
$1,300.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1,300.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.244 |
|
Child Service Coordination |
|
|
|
$1,300.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1,300.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#78.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #78.
Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #57 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to transfer
funds for additional State Funds. The
appropriations are to be changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5100.180 |
|
Professional Services |
|
|
|
$3,000.00 |
|
100.5100.230 |
|
Medical Supplies |
|
|
|
$9,907.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$12,907.00 |
|
Account Number |
|
REVENUES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.247 |
|
Family Planning |
|
|
|
$12,907.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$12,907.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#79.
The Board discussed particular items (contraceptives) being purchased
from the Medical Supplies line item.
Chairman John Turpin requested Interim Director Rebecca Warren furnish
the Board with an itemized list of items being purchased from the Medical Supplies
line item and return at the next meeting.
The Board also discussed a separate line item being set up for purchase
of contraceptives.
No action was taken on Budget Ordinance Amendment #79.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #80 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to transfer funds
for demographic study relative to school facility needs approved by the Board
of
Commissioners at their regular February 14th meeting. The
appropriations are to be changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Schools |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5911.010 |
|
Schools-Special
Appropriations |
|
|
|
$11,250.00 |
|
100.9910.000 |
|
Contingency |
|
$11,250.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$11,250.00 |
|
$11,250.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#80.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #80.
Vice Chairman Inman seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #81 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
transfer funds for cost of Home Health’s Accreditation. The appropriations are to be changed as
followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Home Health |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5190.490 |
|
Dues and Subscriptions |
|
|
|
$3,375.00 |
|
100.5190.230 |
|
Medical Supplies |
|
$3,375.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$3,375.00 |
|
$3,375.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#81.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #81.
Chairman John Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance
Amendment #82 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
appropriate funds
for gas for County car provided to the Center. The appropriations are to be changed as
followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Walnut Cove Senior Center Fund |
|
|
|
|
|
204.5861.260 |
|
Departmental Supplies |
|
|
|
$1,000.00 |
|
204.5861.250 |
|
Auto Supplies |
|
|
|
$500.00 |
|
204.5861.180 |
|
Professional Services |
|
$1,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1,500.00 |
|
$1,500.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#82.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #82.
Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #83 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
transfer funds for cost of temporary Interim Health Director. The appropriations are to be changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
|
100.5100.000 |
|
Salaries |
|
$12,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.090 |
|
Social Security Tax |
|
$5,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.091 |
|
Medicare |
|
$3,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.100 |
|
Retirement |
|
$3,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.101 |
|
BB&T 401(k) |
|
$2,500.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.111 |
|
Dental Insurance |
|
$1,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.180 |
|
Professional Services |
|
|
|
$26,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
$26,500.00 |
|
$26,500.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#83.
·
No prior knowledge of the applicant
·
No contract provided
·
No resume provided
·
No details on working schedule
·
No Legal review of contract by County Attorney
·
Urgent need for a “director
·
Appropriation of funding
Chairman John Turpin suggested the County Manager obtain the contract
for legal review/pre-audit and the candidate’s resume for review of
qualifications.
Commissioner McHugh moved to request that the Interim Health Director
request the Chairman of the Board of Health provide the County Attorney with a
contract for review and also provide a resume from the candidate to the Clerk
to the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Joe Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Information will be
returned at a recessed meeting at 5:30 pm on March 8th.
No action was taken on Budget
Ordinance Amendment #83.
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #84 which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
appropriate funds from Merit Program to Special Achievement Awards. The appropriations are to be changed as followed:
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Governing Body |
|
|
|
|
|
100.4110.040 |
|
Special Achievement Award |
|
|
|
$20,000.00 |
|
100.9910.200 |
|
Merit Program |
|
$20,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$20,000.00 |
|
$20,000.00 |
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#84.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#84.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman John Turpin
informed the Board that the current balance for signage of the Ronald Wilson
Reagan Memorial Building is $613.97.
A recent event (Lincoln
Day Dinner) had raised approximately $183.
Chairman John Turpin
suggested to continue soliciting funds for the next month to try to raise
additional funds to be able to purchase larger lettering.
Chairman John Turpin noted two (2) existing vacancies on the
Centerpoint Board of Directors. The
following have been nominated by the Board:
Mike Marshall and Jeana Stewart
§
One vacancy must be filled with a family member representing the
interests of individuals in recovery from addiction
Catherine
H. Long
§
One vacancy must be filled with a clinical professional from the fields
of mental health, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
Commissioner McHugh moved to appoint Mike Marshall and Catherine Long to
serve on the CenterPoint Board of Directors.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
County Manager Rick Morris requested an additional $828 for furniture
for Judge Badgett’s office. The
additional funding will be used for a conference table and chairs to be used to
conduct hearings. The additional $828
can be appropriated from $3400 funding that was approved for renovations.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to appropriate an additional
$828 for furniture for Judge Badgett’s office.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #85 in
the amount of $2828 from contingency into equipment-non capitalized in Superior
Court (line item 100.4160.511).
Commissioner Walker seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
|
Account Number |
|
EXPENDITURES |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
Governing Body |
|
|
|
|
|
100.4160.511 |
|
Equipment-Non Capitalized |
|
|
|
$2,828.00 |
|
100.9910.000 |
|
Contingency |
|
$2,828.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$2,828.00 |
|
$2,828.00 |
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
GOVERNING BODY – PROPOSED RESOLUTION/
COMMITMENT-WALNUT COVE
LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT
County Attorney Jonathan Jordan
presented the following proposed Resolution/Commitment for the Walnut Cove
Library Expansion Project as requested by the Board:
RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FOR THE COUNTY OF STOKES
(STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA)
IN REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLED
PLEDGING $200,000.00 OVER THE
NEXT FIVE (5) YEARS TO
THE WALNUT COVE PUBLIC LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, one of the most important factors to Stokes County achieving and
maintaining an educated citizenry is a quality library system; and
WHEREAS, funding library services for Stokes County citizens supports their
lifelong quest for knowledge, search for answers to everyday questions, and
pursuit of enjoyment through reading, viewing, and listening; and
WHEREAS, the Stokes County Board of Commissioners has always worked to provide
a generous operating budget to the county’s libraries; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, Stokes County provided $62,000.00 for construction of the
Walnut Cove Library; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, Stokes County provided $225,966.35 for construction of the
Danbury Library; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, Stokes County provided $485,000.00 for construction of the
new King Library; and
WHEREAS, the Walnut Cove Public Library, with 4,211 card-carrying members, has
now begun a Library Expansion Project with a goal of raising at least
$500,000.00 to expand and repair the current building, built in 1979 and owned
by Stokes County; and
WHEREAS, the Walnut Cove Library Expansion Project has raised, as of January
10, 2005, $103,000.00 from 50 pledges; $100,000.00 from a pledge by the Town of
Walnut Cove (over four years); and has the opportunity to take advantage of a
$100,000.00 challenge pledge on the condition that the Town of Walnut Cove and
Stokes County each make an “appropriate” pledge to the Expansion Project; and
WHEREAS, Walnut Cove Public Library Director Betty Smith requested on January
10, 2005, a pledge of $200,000.00 (over 4-5 years) from Stokes County as an
“appropriate” pledge to the Expansion Project that would meet the requirements
of the $100,000.00 additional challenge bid and bring the campaign to a minimum
total of $503,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Stokes County Board of Commissioners supports the goals and
mission of public libraries and agrees on the importance of having an expanded
and improved Walnut Cove Public Library facility.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Commissioners for the County of Stokes wholeheartedly supports and applauds the
work of the Walnut Cove Library Expansion Project committee, and Walnut Cove
Librarian Betty Smith in particular, to repair and expand the Walnut Cove
Public Library, a valuable asset of Stokes County; and
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of
Commissioners for the County of Stokes grants the request of the Walnut Cove
Library Expansion Project and pledges $200,000.00 over the next five (5) years
as its contribution to the library’s capital campaign and as the final
requirement to allow the library to take advantage of the $100,000.00 challenge
bid.
ADOPTED
BY THE STOKES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS this 28th day of February
2005.
__________________________________________ ______________________________
Chairman John Turpin entertained
a motion to approve the proposed Resolution/ Commitment for the Walnut Cove
Library Expansion Project.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to
approve the Resolution by the Board of Commissioners Pledging $200,000.00 Over
the Next Five Years to the Walnut Cove Public Library Expansion Project.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
LEGAL – PROPOSED BID FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY
County Attorney Jonathan Jordan informed the Board that the County had
recently received a bid of $3800.00 from Gloria Hairston to purchase foreclosed
property owned by Stokes County. The
property (one tract = 4.64 acres and one tract 2.22 acres) is located on
Hickory Fork Road, Pine Hall. The total
taxes due on both properties is $3,708.57.
County Attorney Jordan requested the Board approve or reject the
submitted bid of $3800.00 from Ms. Hairston.
County Attorney Jordan noted that if the bid was accepted, General
Statutes requires an open period of ten days (advertised in local paper) for
any upset bid.
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to accept Ms. Hairston’s
offer of $3800 for the two foreclosed parcels.
Vice Chairman Inman moved to accept the $3800 bid for two foreclosed
parcels.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Chairman John Turpin submitted the proposed Farmer Appreciation Day
which is scheduled for March 24th at South Stokes High School:
FARMER APPRECIATION DAY
RESOLUTION FOR STOKES COUNTY
Whereas, the County
of Stokes, the Stokes Soil & Water
Conservation District, the Cooperative Extension, Farm
Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation
Service desire to sponsor the Farmer Appreciation Day to recognize the economic contribution of our county farmers to Stokes
County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED THAT;
1) The Board of Commissioners agrees that the county farmers
contribute greatly to Stokes County’s economic base.
2) The Board agrees that all the county’s people, in one matter or
another benefit from farming activities.
3) The Board agrees that a Farmer Appreciation
Day would show our county’s support for the existing farming industry and honor
the past activities which contributed so much to Stokes County.
4) The Board recognizes that a pig-picking and festival will be held
at South Stokes High School with all Stokes County people invited.
5) Let it be proclaimed, that Thursday, March 24, 2005 is Farmer
Appreciation Day in Stokes County.
Adopted by the Stokes
County Board of Commissioners this 28th day
February 2005.
_______________________________________
John M. Turpin
Chairman, Stokes Board of Commissioners
_________________________
Darlene
M. Bullins
Clerk
to the Board
Chairman John Turpin entertained a motion to approve the Farmer
Appreciation Day Resolution.
Commissioner Joe Turpin moved to approve the Farmer Appreciation Day Resolution.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
GOVERNING BODY – PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BUDGET WORK SESSION
SCHEDULE – FISCAL YEAR 2005-06
Chairman John Turpin presented
the following proposed fiscal year 2005/06 budget work session schedule:
·
Presentation of Budget to the Board-Monday-May 23rd-7:05pm
·
Public Hearing – Friday, June 3,
2005 – 6:00 pm
·
Budget Work Sessions: Monday –June 6, 2005 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday – June 8, 2005
– 6:00 pm
Thursday
– June 9, 2005 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday
– June 14, 2005 – 6:00 pm
Thursday – June 16, 2005 – 6:00 pm
·
Adoption of Budget – Monday,
June 27, 2005 – 7:05 pm
Commissioner McHugh noted a
conflict with the budget work session scheduled Thursday – June 16, 2005 –
6:00pm.
Chairman John Turpin entertained
a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget Work Session
Schedule with the noted change Thursday, June 16th changed to
Wednesday, June 15th:
·
Presentation of Budget to the Board-Monday-May 23rd-7:05pm
·
Public Hearing – Friday, June 3,
2005 – 6:00 pm
·
Budget Work Sessions: Monday –June 6, 2005 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday – June 8, 2005 –
6:00 pm
Thursday
– June 9, 2005 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday
– June 14, 2005 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday– June 15, 2005 – 6:00 pm
·
Adoption of Budget – Monday,
June 27, 2005 – 7:05 pm
Vice Chairman Inman moved to
approve the amended Fiscal Year 2005/06 Budget Work Session Schedule.
Commissioner Joe Turpin seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.