STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ) OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY OF STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) APRIL 10, 2006
The Board of Commissioners of the County of Stokes, State of North
Carolina, met for regular scheduled session at the Rock House Ruritan Club
located at 2889 HWY #268 in Pinnacle, North Carolina on Monday, April 10, 2006
at 7:00 pm with the following members present:
Chairman
Leon Inman
Vice-Chairman
Joe Turpin
Commissioner
Sandy McHugh
Commissioner
John Turpin
Commissioner
Jimmy Walker
County
Personnel in Attendance:
Clerk
to the Board/Interim County Manager Darlene Bullins
County
Attorney Jonathan Jordan
Finance
Director Julia Edwards
DSS Director Jan
Spencer
Support Services
Supervisor Danny Stovall
Emergency
Communications Director Del Hall
Emergency Services
Director Monty Stevens
Chairman Leon Inman called the meeting to order.
Chairman Inman delivered the invocation.
Chairman Inman expressed the Board’s appreciation to Rock House Ruritan
Club for inviting the Board to hold their meeting back in the Double Creek
area.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT-GOVERNING BODY-PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Inman opened the meeting by inviting the citizens in
attendance to join the Board with the Pledge of Allegiance.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT –GOVERNING BODY-APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to
approve or amend the minutes of the March 20th, March 22nd,
and March 27th meetings.
Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins
requested the correction in the spelling of the Walnut Cove Town Attorney’s
last name –
which should be Berger instead of Burger.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin moved to approve the minutes of the March 20th, March 22nd, and March 27th
meetings as amended.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following spoke during public comments:
Ms. Donna
Sutton
PO Box 687
Pilot Mountain, NC
27041
RE: Rock House Ruritan Dedication
Ms. Sutton welcomed the Board and thanked the Board
for holding their meeting at Rock House Ruritan Club. Ms. Sutton invited the Board to the following to be held at
building:
Breakfast on April 22nd (6:00am to
11:00am) to raise funding for those in need in the community and official
dedication for the new facility on May 21st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – SOCIAL SERVICES – PROCLAMATION-NAMING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH
DSS Director Jan Spencer
presented the proposed Proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month:
CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH
Whereas, child
maltreatment occurs when parents find themselves in stressful situations
without community resources and unable to cope;
Whereas, 869
children were reported as allegedly abused and neglected in Stokes County in
2005;
Whereas, 139
children were substantiated as abused or neglected in Stokes County in 2005;
Whereas, the
majority of child maltreatment cases stem from situations and conditions that
are preventable in an engaged and supportive community;
Whereas, the
effects of child maltreatment are felt by whole communities, and need to be
addressed by the entire community;
Whereas,
effective child maltreatment prevention programs succeed because of
partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, faith communities,
civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community;
Therefore, we,
the Commissioners of Stokes County, North Carolina do hereby proclaim April as
Child Abuse Prevention Month in Stokes County and call upon all citizens,
community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities, and businesses to
increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child maltreatment and
strengthen the communities in which we live.
Adopted this 10th of April 2006.
________________________________ _____________________________
J.
Leon Inman - Chairman Joe
Turpin – Vice Chairman
________________________________ _____________________________
Sandy
McHugh - Commissioner John Turpin - Commissioner
________________________________ Attest:
Jimmy
Walker - Commissioner
_______________________________
Darlene M. Bullins-Clerk to the Board
Director Spencer noted
the following:
·
869 children were reported allegedly abused and neglected in Stokes
County in 2005
·
139 children were substantiated as abuse or neglected in Stokes County
in 2005
·
93% of the reported children were able to stay at home with their
parents which results in fewer going into foster care
·
New program “Multiple Response” Program
Director Spencer
concluded by presenting Board members with a handout detailing the new Multiple
Response Program.
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the Proclamation naming April as Child Abuse
Prevention Month.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin
moved to approve the Proclamation naming April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month.
Commissioner John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – E-911 –
BACK-UP –CONSOLE UPGRADE FOR KING LOCATION
Support Services Supervisor Danny Stovall presented the following two
options from RCS Communications for Orbacom radio equipment to upgrade our
back-up console positions located at the King Police Department:
Option #1 is for a TDM-25/2 communication console system composed of one (1)
14-card central processor package configured to provide no future expansion slots
and two (2) video enhanced CRT-based desktop console positions. Equipment will
be installed on County provided furniture.
14-Card Cabinet
$49,620.00
System Spares 1,837.92
Option B Install 731.42
Total $52,189.34
Option #2 is for a TDM-25/2 communication console system composed of one (1)
20-card central processor package configured to provide six (6) expansion slots
for growth and two (2) video enhanced CRT-based desktop console positions.
Equipment will be installed on County provided furniture.
20-Card Cabinet
$56,065.00
System Spares 1,837.92
Option B Install 731.42
Total $58,634.34
Mr. Stovall expressed the
following regarding the submitted options:
·
Option I will provide no future expansion
·
Option II will provide six (6) expansion slots for growth
·
E911 Fund has $60,000 budgeted to cover these costs
Mr. Stovall also noted that connection to existing radio equipment
located at the
King water tower will be
connected via a leased T1 landline from Alltel. The cost for the T1 is as follows:
·
T1 installation charge of $700
·
a monthly charge of $250.
Mr. Stovall represented
the following information due to upgrading the existing radio communications
equipment that should be purchased through one vendor to ensure compatibility
and to reduce risk and to ensure adequate supportability of the system
components:
- North Carolina General Statute 143-129 and North Carolina General
Statute 143-131 procedures for letting public contracts. Both statutes
require public bidding for purchases or construction needs over a certain
dollar amount.
- However, included in North Carolina General Statute 143-129 is a
sole source exception, 143-129 (e)(6):
- “(e) Exceptions: - The requirements of this Article do not apply
to:”
- (6) “Purchases of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment
when: (I) performance or price competition for a product are not
available, (II) a needed product is available from only one source of
supply; or (III) standardization or compatibility is the overriding
consideration. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the
governing board of a political subdivision of the State shall approve the
purchases listed in the preceding sentence prior to the award of
contract.”
Emergency Communications
Director Del Hall and Mr. Stovall confirmed the need for Option II which will
provide expansion slots for future growth.
The Board discussed the
pros and cons of each option.
Commissioner McHugh moved
to approve Option II for a TDM-25/2 communication console system composed of
one (1) 20-card central processor package configured to provide six (6)
expansion slots for growth and two (2) video enhanced CRT-based desktop console
positions.
Commissioner John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
ADMINISTRATION – FINANCING CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
Support Services
Supervisor Danny Stovall presented the following proposals for financing the
capital vehicle purchases, which were accepted until 5:00 pm, Monday, April 3,
2006:
·
RBC Centura - 3.78%
·
First Citizens - 3.87%
·
Sun Trust - 3.92%
·
BB&T – 3.97%
·
Southern Community – 5.375%
·
LSB – 5.69%
·
Wachovia – no bid
·
Ashford Capital – no bid
Mr. Stovall noted the
following equipment will be purchased with the Installment Purchase Agreement,
which is for three (3) years with the first payment being April 2007:
·
Sheriff Department Vehicles - $147,006
·
EMS Ambulance - $107,980.00
·
Bookmobile - $39,878.00
·
Total $294,864.00
Mr. Stovall discussed the
presented chart:
|
Company |
Ranking |
Fixed Rate |
Finance |
Annual Payment |
Interest |
Bank |
Payback |
|
|
|
|
Amount |
Amount |
Paid |
Charges |
Amount |
|
RBC Centura |
1 |
3.78% |
294,864.00 |
105,810.45 |
22,567.35 |
100.00 |
317,531.35 |
|
First Citizens |
2 |
3.87% |
294,864.00 |
105,991.75 |
23,111.25 |
300.00 |
318,275.25 |
|
Sun Trust |
3 |
3.92% |
294,864.00 |
106,083.61 |
23,386.83 |
0 |
318,250.83 |
|
BB&T |
4 |
3.97% |
294,864.00 |
106,193.32 |
23,715.96 |
0 |
318,579.96 |
|
Southern Community |
5 |
5.375% |
294,864.00 |
109,190.10 |
32,992.18 |
250.00 |
327,820.30 |
|
LSB |
6 |
5.69% |
294,864.00 |
109,679.40 |
34,174.20 |
0 |
329,038.20 |
|
Wachovia |
|
No Bid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ashford Capital |
|
No Bid |
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Stovall recommended
RBC Centura’s proposal, which reflected the lowest, fixed rate of 3.78%.
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion regarding the financing proposals submitted by Mr.
Stovall.
Commissioner McHugh moved
to accept the bid from RBC Centura.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Stovall presented the
proposed Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Installment Financing
Contract in the Amount of $294,864 with RBC Centura Bank to Finance the
Acquisition of Certain Equipment for Use by the County of Stokes, North
Carolina, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Related Instruments, and
Determining Other Matters in Connection Therewith.
Mr. Stovall noted that in
Section 2 – page 2 the Authorized Officer would be the Support Services
Supervisor instead of the
Interim County Manager
due to the Clerk to Board who is serving as Interim can not certify and execute
the document.
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the submitted Resolution.
Commissioner McHugh moved
to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an
Installment Financing Contract.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
ADMINISTRATION- PROPOSED ADDENDUM TO LEASE FOR THE KING PUBLIC LIBRARY
Interim County Manager
Darlene Bullins presented the proposed Addendum to Contract with the City of
King for an extension of the Lease for the King Public Library.
Interim Manager Bullins
noted the following regarding the proposed Addendum to the Contract:
·
Contract expired August 15, 2005 with a ten year renewal
·
City of King wishes to extend the lease until August 15, 2015
·
No changes from the original contract except for the ten year extension
·
City of King approved unanimously to extend the lease at their
March
6, 2006 meeting
·
Currently, the County leases the building from the City of King
·
County currently provides liability insurance on the building
·
County Attorney Jonathan Jordan reviewed and approved the proposed
Addendum to the Contract
The Board discussed the
proposed Addendum to the Lease.
Commissioner John Turpin
moved to approve the proposed Addendum to the Lease with the City of King for
the King Public Library.
Commissioner Walker
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
(a
copy of the approved Addendum to the Lease will be retained by the County
Attorney, Support Services Supervisor and Clerk to the Board)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – RONALD WILSON REAGAN MEMORIAL BUILDING SIGNAGE – CONTINUATION
Support Services
Supervisor Danny Stovall presented several photos for the Board‘s consideration
regarding signage for the Ronald Wilson Reagan Memorial Building.
The Board discussed
different options submitted by Mr. Stovall.
Mr. Stovall noted various prices for plastic and cast aluminum
lettering, which ranged from small lettering starting at approximately $500 to
larger lettering from $1100 to $1500.
Interim County Manager
Bullins noted that there was $615.87 available funding, which includes no
county funding.
The Board directed Mr.
Stovall to obtain actual cost for plastic and cast aluminum lettering for the
Board’s consideration.
Commissioner John Turpin
noted that once lettering cost was determined, additional funding could
probably be secured for the project without the use of any County funding.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT- BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #86
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #86, which is necessary to amend the General Fund to
transfer funds to provide four (4) additional pagers and to cover shortage in
rental of equipment. The appropriations
are to be changed as follows:
|
Account |
EXPENDITURES |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Sheriff’s Department |
|
|
|
|
100.4310.260 |
Departmental
Supplies |
$1,500.00 |
|
|
|
100.4310.430 |
Rental of
Equipment |
|
|
$1,500.00 |
|
|
|
$1,500.00 |
|
$1,500.00 |
Finance Director Edwards noted that the following justification of the
budget ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2005-06:
·
Sheriff requested these funds to be transferred within his budget
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance
Amendment #86.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#86.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – ADMINISTRATION - BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #87
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #87, which is necessary to amend the General Fund to correct revenue source due to the reduction of Mental health space at the Community Service Building. The appropriations are to be as follows:
|
Account |
REVENUES |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3834.001 |
Mental Health
Rent |
$22,728.00 |
|
|
|
100.3234.000 |
½ cent Sales
Tax Article 44 |
|
|
$22,728.00 |
|
|
|
$22,728.00 |
|
$22,728.00 |
Finance Director Edwards noted that the following justification of the
budget ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2005-06:
·
Reallocate revenue source
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance
Amendment #87.
Commissioner John Turpin moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment
#87.
Commissioner McHugh seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Clerk to the Board Bullins noted that possible funding could be
received from CenterPoint due to indication
that the space would be utilized for mental health services.
Chairman Inman requested information regarding the available space
currently at the Community Services Building.
Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins presented Board members with a
diagram, which reflected 1890 sq. ft of available space (8-9 offices).
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin questioned EMS Director Monty Stevens if EMS
could possibly occupy the space.
Director Stevens noted that he was not aware of the vacant space and
would need to tour the facility.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES- BUDGET
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #88
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget
Ordinance Amendment #88, which is necessary to amend the General Fund and
Capital Reserve Fund to transfer funding for six (6) ALS transport ventilators
due to the American Heart Association changes and transfer funds within the
department for the remainder of the fiscal
year. The appropriations are to be changed as follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Emergency Medical Services |
|
|
|
|
100.4370.291 |
Uniforms |
$8,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.4370.321 |
Postage |
$5,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.4370.351 |
Maint. &
Repairs – Auto |
|
|
$11,500.00 |
|
100.4370.260 |
Departmental
Supplies |
|
|
$1,500.00 |
|
100.4370.511 |
Equipment-
Non Capitalized |
$10,300.00 |
|
|
|
100.9820.960 |
Transfer to
Capital Reserve |
|
|
$10,300.00 |
|
|
|
$23,300.00 |
|
$23,300.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Reserve Fund |
|
|
|
|
201.4370.001 |
EMS |
|
|
$10,300.00 |
|
Account |
REVENUES |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
201.3981.000 |
Transfer from
General Fund |
|
|
$10,300.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$10,300.00 |
Finance Director Edwards noted that the following justification of the
budget ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2005-06:
·
Emergency Medical Services Director requested the funds to be
transferred due to expenditures for the remainder of the fiscal year and to
transfer funds to Capital Reserve to purchase ventilator after the changes from
the American Health Association.
Emergency Services Director Monty Stevens reiterated the need to hold
off on purchasing this equipment until later the American Heart Association
finalized their changes.
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance
Amendment #88.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #88.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – E911- BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #89
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment #89, which is necessary to amend the Grant Fund to appropriate HRSA Grant for radio equipment that will allow us to become part of the NC Medical Communications Network. The appropriations are to be changed as follows:
|
Account |
EXPENDITURES |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
203.4330.511 |
Equipment –
Non Capitalized |
|
|
$22,066.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$22,066.00 |
|
Account |
REVENUES |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
203.3301.011 |
HRSA Grant |
|
|
$22,066.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$22,066.00 |
Finance Director Edwards noted that the following justification of the
budget ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2005-06:
·
Stokes County has been awarded $22,066 from the HRSA Grant to purchase
radios to make Stokes County part of the NC Medical Communications Network.
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve Budget Ordinance
Amendment #89.
Commissioner McHugh moved to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #89.
Commissioner John Turpin seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Resolution in Support of
Assumption of County Share of Medicaid
WHEREAS, Stokes County is estimated to
pay over two million dollars ($2,000,000) of its expenditures for services to
Medicaid eligible citizens for fiscal year 2005-06; and
WHEREAS, the county’s share of Medicaid
reimbursements has increased over seventy two (72%) percent in the last six (6)
years and totaled one million, seven hundred forty-five, nine hundred seventy,
and 00/100 ($1,745,970.00) dollars during the 2004-05 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina is the only
state in the nation that requires counties to pay a share of all Medicaid
service costs; and
WHEREAS, Medicaid reimbursements
consumed 6.6 cents of the county’s ad valorem tax rate during the 2004-05
fiscal year and is estimated to consume 6.5 cents of the county’s ad valorem
tax rate during the 2005-06 fiscal year which was a revaluation year; and
WHEREAS, Stokes County has presented
Resolutions in 2003, 2004, and 2005 urging the North Carolina General Assembly
to provide immediate Medicaid relief to all counties in North Carolina: and
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stokes County Board of Commissioners support House Bill 316 (attached) which will phase
out the County share of the nonfederal share of medical assistance program
costs.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy
of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor’s Office, all members of the
General Assembly, and all other County Commissioners.
Adopted by the Stokes County Board of
Commissioner this 10th
day of April 2006.
________________________________
_____________________________
J. Leon Inman - Chairman Joe
Turpin – Vice Chairman
________________________________
_____________________________
Sandy McHugh - Commissioner
John Turpin - Commissioner
________________________________ Attest:
Jimmy Walker - Commissioner
_______________________________
Darlene M. Bullins-Clerk to the Board
Exhibit: House Bill 316
Resolution in Support of
and
Request Adoption of the
First Level Commitment
Examination Waiver Project
WHEREAS, in 2003, the NC Legislature
enacted HB 883 (attached) which authorizes the Secretary of the Department of
Health and Human Services to waive the requirements of G.S. 122C-261 through
G.S. 122C-263 and G.S. 122C-281 pertaining to initial (first level)
examinations by a physician or eligible psychologist of persons meeting the
criteria of G.S. 122C-261(a) or G.S. 122C-281 (a); and
WHEREAS, the bill permits specially
trained Master’s Level Psychiatric Nurses, Master’s Level Certified Clinical
Addiction Specialists and Master’s Level Licensed Clinical Social Workers to
render first opinion on Petitions for Involuntary Commitments originating from
the Magistrate’s Office; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this project is
to improve access for consumers in need of first level commitment examinations
in rural counties, and reduce wait time for Law Enforcement Officers, among
others; and
WHEREAS, CenterPoint Human Services has
implemented the project; and
WHEREAS, providers and their staff have
been performing First Opinion Waivers in Stokes County; and
WHEREAS, improved access time for
consumers who are in need of first level examinations has been realized; and
WHEREAS, reduce wait time for Law
Enforcement Officers has been realized; and
WHEREAS, HB 883 is the most effective
means for rendering initial (first level) examinations for consumers in rural
areas.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stokes County Board of
Commissioners request the
permanent implementation HB 883 into the statute, waiving the requirements
outlined above and pertaining to initial (first level) examinations by a
physician or eligible psychologist and permitting specially trained Master’s
Level Psychiatric Nurses, Master’s Level Certified Clinical Addiction
Specialists and Master’s Level Licensed Clinical Social Workers to render first
opinion on Petitions for Involuntary Commitments; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy
of this Resolution be forwarded to the Governor’s Office, Joint Legislative
Oversight Committee on MH/DD/SAS, Stokes County Legislators, CenterPoint Human
Services CEO, CenterPoint Human Services-Board Chairman, Consumer and Family
Advisory Committee-Chair, Secretary Carmen Hooker Odom, State Director,
MH/DD/SAS along with all counties that are currently participating in the First
Level Commitment Examination Wavier Pilot Program.
APPROVED
AND ADOPTED by the Stokes
County Board of Commissioner this the 10th day of April 2006.
________________________________
_____________________________
J. Leon Inman Joe
Turpin
Chairman Vice
Chairman
________________________________
_____________________________
Sandy
McHugh John Turpin
Commissioner Commissioner
________________________________
Jimmy
Walker
Commissioner
ATTEST:
____________________________
Darlene
M. Bullins
Clerk
to the Board
Exhibit: House Bill 883
Interim
County Manager Darlene Bullins presented a memo from the Town of Walnut Cove
regarding the proposed Walnut Cove Library project.
Chairman
Inman noted the following from the correspondence:
·
It was the consensus of the Board
for us to continue working on helping with the Library project with the Town
acting as the pass thru for the loan and the County covering the cost less our
contribution
Chairman
Inman also noted that the Town Manager Jack Gardin would be meeting with Local
Government Commission on April 13th.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – MEETING WITH PART AND CITY OF KING
Commissioner John Turpin
updated the Board regarding a recent meeting with PART representatives (Brent
McKinney) and the City of King (Scott Buffkin) for a possible site in King for
a drop off point. The parking lot at
the Veteran’s Memorial is being considered for the possible location.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – PROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE NORTHWEST PIEDMONT COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS’ DESIGNATION AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Commissioner John Turpin
presented a proposed Resolution from the NWPCOG which will endorses the
designation of the Northwest Piedmont Council of Governments as an Economic
Development District. The endorsement
will provide opportunities for further economic development projects identified
in the Community Economic Development
District with funding from the recent WIRED Grant obtained by the Piedmont Triad Partnership.
Commissioner John Turpin
noted that “begin” in paragraph #3 should be “being”.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin
moved to approve the submitted Resolution supporting the Northwest Piedmont
Council of Governments’ Designation as an Economic Development District as
amended.
Commissioner John Turpin
seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
(a copy of the
Resolution will be retained by the Clerk to the Board)
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
ADMINISTRATION – EMS STATION IN PINNACLE
Interim County Manager
Darlene Bullins submitted correspondence from Budget Director Dennis Thompson
requesting the Board’s approval to work with Emergency Services Director Monty Stevens for possible
funding and ideas for a new EMS facility for the Pinnacle station.
Director Stevens has
submitted a request for funding in his FY 2006-07 Budget request.
Commissioner John Turpin moved
to approve the motion to allow Budget Director Dennis Thompson to work with
Emergency Services Director Monty Stevens for a possible new EMS facility at
Pinnacle.
Vice Chairman Joe Turpin
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
ADMINISTRATION – TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins submitted the following tuition reimbursement the Board’s approval:
·
Carrie L. Shore- Ball – EMS Paramedic
Pursing EMS Associate
Degree
$250 Tuition
Reimbursement
Commissioner John Turpin
moved to approve the tuition reimbursement for Carrie L. Shore-Ball in the
amount of $250.00.
Commissioner McHugh
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT –
ADMINISTRATION – PROPOSED HEALTH/DENTAL INSURANCE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
Interim County Manager
Darlene Bullins informed the Board that due to additional quotes received from
BCBS on Friday, the insurance renewal information was not available for
tonight’s meeting.
Interim Manager Bullins requested
that the Board recessed until Monday, April 17th at which time
representatives from Mark III and NCACC would be available to discuss both
insurance and dental renewals.
Meeting sometime next
week would enable the Board to discuss the renewals, obtain additional
information if needed, and decide at
the April 24th meeting.
The Board agreed to
recess until Monday, April 17th
at 5:30 pm.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT – UPDATE
Interim Manager Darlene
Bullins presented correspondence from Economic Development Director Ron Morgan
which proposed having economic development updates during the first regular
meeting in September 2006, December 2006, March 2007, and June 2007.
These economic
development update presentations would update economic development activities,
along with possible quest speakers and presentations applicable to current
topics such as workforce development issues, business development issues,
tourism issues, current economic development issues, estimates, projections,
etc.
The Board unanimously
agreed regarding the dates for the meetings and that this would be very
beneficial for the Board.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – CEDAR TREES- OLD COURTHOUSE
Interim County Manager
Darlene Bullins presented a request from Dr. Larry Cartner regarding a safety
issue at the Old Courthouse regarding the cedar trees located in the front lawn
of the Old Courthouse.
Dr. Cartner stated the
large branches had fell out of the trees on two separate occasions.
Support Services
Supervisor Danny Stovall had Chilton’s Tree Services inspect the trees. Mr. Forest Chilton represented the following
options:
·
Do nothing and let the trees seal off the damaged areas
·
Completely removed the trees
·
Only remove the damaged limb and chemically seal off the area – cost of
approximately $150.00
·
Does not feel these trees are a danger to falling on the Courthouse at
this time and if the trees were to fall, they would fall towards the highway
·
Limbs could continue to fall during a violent storm
Chairman Inman had spoke
to Danbury Town Mayor Jane Priddy-Charleville regarding the trees. Mayor Priddy-Charleville expressed concerns
in trying to eliminate taking the trees down.
Mayor Priddy-Charleville is seeking a professional opinion from an arborist
regarding the condition of the tree.
Interim County Manager Bullions noted that
the County would seek an
opinion from the Forestry Service.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – VOLUNTEER RECEPTION
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins noted the Volunteer Reception will be held on April 24th
at 5:00 pm at Hanging Rock State Park.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – E&R MEETING
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins noted the scheduled E&R Meeting for Tuesday April 11th.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING
BODY – LEAGUE OF GOVERNMENTS
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins noted the League of Government meeting hosted by the Town of
Danbury is scheduled for Thursday, April 27th at 6:30 pm.
There being no further
business to come before the Board, Chairman Inman entertained a motion to
recess the meeting.
Commissioner John Turpin
moved to recess the meeting until Monday, April 17th at 5:30
pm.
Commissioner McHugh
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Darlene M. Bullins
J. Leon Inman
Clerk to the Board Chairman
