) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY OF STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) MARCH 12, 2007
The Board of
Commissioners of the County of Stokes, State of North Carolina, met
for regular session in the Commissioners’ Chambers of the Ronald Wilson
Reagan
Memorial Building (Administrative Building) located in Danbury, North
Carolina on
Monday, March 12, 2007 at 1:30 pm with the following members present:
Chairman
Leon Inman
Vice-Chairman
Jimmy Walker
Commissioner Ron
Carroll
Commissioner
Ernest Lankford
Commissioner
Stanley Smith
County
Personnel in Attendance:
Clerk
to the Board/Interim County Manager Darlene Bullins
Finance
Director Julia Edwards
Support
Services Supervisor Danny Stovall
DSS
Director Jan Spencer
Health
Director Don Moore
Public Works Director Jay Kinney
Captain
Mike Marshall – Sheriff’s Department
Arts
Council Director Eddy McGee
Office
Assistant III Karen Tilley – DRC
Chairman Leon Inman called the meeting to
order.
Chairman Inman delivered the invocation.
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 AGENDA
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve
or amend the agenda for the
March 12th meeting.
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins requested to move Item A – Discussion Agenda –
Presentation of the Local Business Plan for CenterPoint to the Action
Agenda due to the
March 23rd deadline for submission to the State.
Clerk to the Board
Bullins also noted the following clarification received from
Chairperson Kathy Ford-JCPC regarding the JCPC appointments in the
Consent Agenda:
·
Not all appointees are from Stokes County, appointees either work
in Stokes or the
catchment area for which they work is in Stokes County
Commissioner Lankford moved to approve the
March 12th agenda with the following
amendment – move Item A – Discussion Agenda –Presentation of the Local
Business Plan for
CenterPoint to the Action Agenda.
Vice Chairman Walker seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- HOUSING REHABILITATION PROJECT
Chairman Inman called the Public Hearing for
the Community Development Block
Grant- Housing Rehabilitation Project to order. There were no public comments.
Chairman Inman closed
the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve or amend the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
·
Minutes of February 6, 2007
·
Minutes of February 26, 2007
Finance – Second
Quarter Review- Budget Ordinance Amendment #54
Budget Ordinance Amendment #54 was presented and discussed at the February 26th
meeting.
Walnut Cove Senior
Center Fund - Budget Ordinance Amendment #55
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #55, which is necessary to amend the Walnut Cove
Senior Center Fund to
appropriate funds for the rental of blood pressure machine
and William Camp Grant for
massage therapy. The appropriations are to be as
follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Walnut Cove Senior Center Fund |
|
|
|
|
204.5861.180 |
Professional
Services |
|
|
$2,000.00 |
|
204.5861.411 |
Rental of
Equipment |
|
|
$500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$2,500.00 |
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
204.3586.453 |
Walnut Cove Senior
Center |
|
|
$2,500.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$2,500.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted the following justification for budget ordinance
amendment #55 for fiscal year 2006-07:
Social Services –
Day Care - Budget Ordinance Amendment #56
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #56, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to appropriate additional
Funding for CCDF, SSBG, TANF, and State Funding for Day Care
Services. The
appropriations are to be as follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
DSS- Day Care |
|
|
|
|
100.5850.002 |
Day Care |
|
|
$23,084.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$23,084.00 |
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.208 |
Day Care |
|
|
$23,084.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$23,084.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted the following justification for budget ordinance
amendment #56 for fiscal year 2006-07:
Health Department
- Budget Ordinance Amendment #57
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #57, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to transfer funds to cover the
cost of a contracted Nurse Practitioner. The appropriations are to be as
follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
100.5100.000 |
Salaries &
Wages |
$10,000.00 |
|
|
|
100.5100.180 |
Professional
Services |
|
|
$10,000.00 |
|
|
|
$10,000.00 |
|
$10,000.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted the following justification for budget ordinance
amendment #57 for fiscal year 2006-07:
Social Services -
Budget Ordinance Amendment #58
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #58, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to transfer funds for Work
First Funding for clients.
The appropriations are to be as follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Social Services |
|
|
|
|
100.5310.186 |
Professional
Services- TANF Child Enrichment |
|
|
$10,000.00 |
|
100.5310.293 |
JOBS-Participation
Expense |
|
|
$20,000.00 |
|
100.5850.000 |
TANF |
$30,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$30,000.00 |
|
$30,000.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted the following justification for budget ordinance
Amendment #58 for fiscal year 2006-07:
Sheriff’s
Department - Budget Ordinance Amendment #59
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #59, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to appropriate the Bullet
Proof Vest Grant funding for 5 vests. The appropriations are to be as
follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Sheriff’s Department |
|
|
|
|
100.4310.511 |
Equipment–Non-Capitalized |
|
|
$1,350.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$1,350.00 |
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.421 |
Dept. of Justice
Bullet Proof Vest Grant |
|
|
$1,350.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$1,350.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted the following justification for budget ordinance
amendment #59 for fiscal year 2006-07:
Public Buildings -
Budget Ordinance Amendment #60
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #60, to amend the General Fund to transfer funds
from contingency for the
relocating of the Helipad. The appropriations are to be as follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Public Buildings |
|
|
|
|
100.4190.590 |
Improvements |
|
|
$8,552.00 |
|
|
Contingency |
|
|
|
|
100.9910.000 |
Contingency |
$6,328.00 |
|
|
|
100.9910.400 |
Capital Outlay |
$2,224.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$8,552.00 |
|
$8,552.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted the following justification for budget ordinance
amendment #60 for fiscal year 2006-07:
Appointments
Stokes County Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council – Nominated at the February 26th
meeting.
|
Re-
Appointees |
|
|
|
|
Kathy
Ford |
Judge's
Designee |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Tiffany
Cone |
County
Commissioner Appointee |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Jane
Williams |
Substance
Abuse Processional |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Clyde
Stewart |
Ex
Officio |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Don Moore |
Health
Department Director |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Danny
Bottoms |
Sheriff's
Department Designee |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Tom
Langan |
DA's
Designee |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Jack
Moore |
Chief
Court Counselor |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Jan
Spencer |
Social
Services |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Darlene
Bullins |
County
Manager Designee |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Malcolm
Dixon |
County
Commissioner Appointee |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Kelly
Beard |
King
Police Department Designee |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
Leon
Inman |
County
Commissioner |
|
6/30/2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
New
Appointees |
|
|
|
|
Jeff
Matkins |
Ex
Officio |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Ed
Ecklund |
Director-
AMD/DD/SA |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Donna
Horton |
School
Superintendent Designee |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Tammy
Slater |
Ex
Officio |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Brent
Trivette |
County
Commissioner Appointee |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Keith
McKinney |
Faith
Community Representative |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Anna
Williams |
Youth
Representative (WSHS) |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Ann
Dalton |
County
Commissioner Appointee |
|
6/30/2008 |
|
Mike
Eiland |
County
Commissioner Appointee |
|
6/30/2008 |
Board of
Equalization and Review – Schedule
·
Thursday – April 12, 2007 -1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
·
Monday – April 16, 2007 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Vice Chairman Walker moved to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY - INFORMATION AGENDA
An Essential
Alliance – The Guard/Reserve and Their Employers
Mr. Steve Page, North Carolina Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve presented the following overview of “An Essential Alliance – The Guard and
Reserve and Their Employers”:
· 1. 2 million Americans serve in the Guard and Reserve
· Represents 50% of the our total military force
· Reservists work side by side with their Active Duty counterparts
· Some Reserves are on their third and fourth tour to Iraq
· The Alliance is an advocate for the Guard and Reserve
· Mission is to gain and maintain as much active support as possible for the Guard and Reserve
· Request for employers to consider to give National Guard & Reserve the differential pay for the two week annual training
Mr. Page concluded with a request that the Board of Commissioners consider
adopting the Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve and also consider the
differential pay for Guardsmen and Reserves while on two week annual training.
Piedmont Triad
WIRED Initiative Presentation
Mr. Jim Donnelly – Vice President Innovation & Outreach – Piedmont Triad
Partnership presented a Power Point presentation on the Workforce Innovation in Regional
Economic Development (WIRED). Mr. Donnelly noted the following:
· $15 million three year Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED)Grant to assist in transforming the regional economy
· Grant deadlines are the middle of March, April, and May
· Global Economy & Piedmont Triad Economic Realities
o Tremendous losses in our legacy industries
o Doing what we have always done is no longer sufficient
o PTP Regional Vision Plan – Stronger economic future built on a foundation of educational excellence, progressive leadership and broad diversity
· Federal WIRED Initiative
o Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development
o Goal is to transform regional economics
o Piedmont Triad region was one of 13 chosen to be a national demonstration project
o Integrate economic development and workforce development strategies at regional level
o Source of funding to foster innovation
o Requires collaborative alliance of many partners
· WIRED in the Piedmont will create high-skill, high-wage jobs across the Piedmont Triad region and significantly strengthen the Region’s global competitiveness
· WIRED Goals:
o Goal 1 - Project Governance and Administration
o Goal 2 - Leadership, Communication & Regional Integration
o Goal 3 - Economic Growth and Competitiveness
o Goal 4 – Education and Workforce Investment
· Piedmont Triad’s Goal is to communicate WIRED to all 12 counties in the region
· Year One Projects
o Launch region-wide leadership development initiative
o Initiate regional asset mapping
o Implement four industry cluster roundtables
§ Basic Manufacturing
§ Health Care
§ Logistics and Distribution
§ Creative Enterprises in the Arts
o Support and enhance regional entrepreneurship development
o Implement Higher Education Innovations Council
o Engage rural areas and minority/underserved populations
o Engage workforce development boards and other workforce resources in innovative programs through an initial series of Focus Grant
§ $1.3 million funding available in three areas-
Ø Entrepreneurial job creation and training
Ø Workforce training development
Ø Talent development
o Identify K-12 school-to-work best practices and gaps
o Establish dedicated to Manufacturing Extension Partnership for WIRED
o Provide leadership for a region wide, lifelong learning project
o Coordinate with PTP Committee on Tourism, Sports and Film to support regional effort to grow tourism as an economic development strategy
Vice President Donnelly concluded the presentation by inviting the Board to submit
information to the PTP regarding the assets of Stokes County and the opportunities that can
benefit citizens of Stokes County.
The Board discussed the WIRED Initiative.
E-Civis – Changing
the Way You View Grants
Ms. Nicole Haskins –eCivis presented the following information regarding - eCivis
“Changing the Way You View Grants”. (Ms. Michelle Love –NCACC was also present for
the presentation) Ms. Haskins noted the following:
· Grants locator is the web-based, searchable system of government and foundation grants, designed for local governments
· Quick access to Federal, State, and foundation grants
· Been in operation for approximately 6 years with over 400 clients (20 counties) in NC
· Provides access, customer support, and technical support for all $300 billion in federal funds, $700 million in state funds, and $2 billion in foundation and private corporations who give funding to just local government
· Also would allow access for non-profits organizations in Stokes County
· Provides all applications, technical support, training, tracking and management of revenue for all county departments
· Currently serving Franklin, Iredell, Lincoln, Henderson, and Burke Counties
· Full program including access for non-profits supported by the County = $19,200 annual membership which includes a NCACC 20% discount
· County departments only = $15,200 annual membership
The Board discussed the eCivis Grant Locator Program and possible benefits for
Stokes County.
CenterPoint –
Second Quarter Report
CEO Betty Taylor-CenterPoint Human Services discussed the following Second
Quarter Report Review:
· ACCESS- telephonic screening, triage, referral service provided by CenterPoint 24/7/365 – information and referral
· Psychiatric Services – continuing to focus on trying to achieve a balance between psychiatric services being provided by local contract providers and CenterPoint
· Effective July 2007 – focus is to make available psychiatric services to the smaller providers
· Psychiatric Services is the most expensive service to be delivered to the consumer – currently working with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for two attendants
· Crisis Response Network - CenterPoint approved as one of the 15 “crisis regions” across the state, with plans to develop a continuum of crisis services- could possibly receive funding as early as April 1, 2007
· Identified community partner –Old Vineyard Youth Service that is a licensed facility already in place for 18 beds. Collaboration between Old Vineyard and CenterPoint for a three phase crisis service project:
o Phase 1 – use the 18 beds for acute crisis care – this would provide a community hospital for Stokes, Davie and Forsyth when a bed is not available at Forsyth, Baptist, etc.
o Phase 2 – crisis face to face assessment for consumers
o Phase 3 – begin to examine (January 2008) an additional 10-20 crisis beds at Old Vineyard
· Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for 25 law enforcement officers occurred in 2/07 in Forsyth County– equips officers to respond when they encounter mental health issues
· System of Care refers to an integrated network of community-based services and resources supported by collaboration among families, professionals and the community to develop child and family school-based teams. CenterPoint is also planning a system of care for adults.
· Through the recent mental health reform, Medicaid billing previously flowed through CenterPoint as a LME now goes directly to Division of Medical Assistance. This decreased CenterPoint’s revenue stream by 50%, which increased the fund balance. CenterPoint has been given until December 2007 to reduce the fund balance to a minimum of 15%. The Board of Directors
allocated $200,000 to each County (Stokes, Davie, and Forsyth) to be used for mental health, developmental disability or substance abuse
· Jeff Eads joined CenterPoint as a Manager of Community Operations and brings knowledge about Stokes County – Jeff worked for CenterPoint (before mental health reform) and Hoperidge serving citizens of Stokes County. Jeff has been assigned to help find what the prevailing recommendations are in Stokes County for the best use of the special funding for long term impact
· First Opinion Waiver is now before the Legislature as the request of the Secretary and is to be made a permanent law in the State of North Carolina
· Working with NC Baptist Hospital for the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team to have associate privileging credentials at Stokes Reynolds which would decrease the time spent regarding a commitment
Captain Mike Marshall, Sheriff’s Department, noted the biggest concern is the time
being spent with a commitment, which can sometimes last 10-12 hours. Captain Marshall
also noted that CenterPoint is continuing to work to decrease time being spent with a
commitment and would participate in Crisis Intervention Training provided by CenterPoint.
Interim County Manager Darlene Bullins noted that information from Jail Sergeant Jeff
Whitaker noted no issues at the Stokes County Jail.
The Board discussed the second quarter review presented by Ms. Taylor and the
possible use of beds at Stokes Reynolds Memorial Hospital for mental health. Ms. Taylor
stated that talks were currently underway between Mr. Doug Atkinson, NCBaptist, Lance
Labine, Stokes Reynolds and CenterPoint regarding the use of beds at Stokes Reynolds.
Ms. Taylor concluded that the open communication with Stokes County is the most
effective way to help provide CenterPoint with the needs of Stokes County and that
CenterPoint is making progress to better serve the citizens of Stokes County.
Tax Administration
Information Report
Interim County Manager Darlene Bullins presented the total collections and remaining
balances as submitted by the Tax Administrator per NCGS 105-350(7). Tax Administrator
Carmichael also submitted information that advertisement of tax liens on real property would
be advertised on April 5, 2007 per NCGS 105-369(b1).
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY – DISCUSSION AGENDA
Arts Council –
Upcoming 2007 Stokes Stomp
Arts Council Director Eddy McGee presented the following information regarding the
upcoming 33rd Stokes Stomp scheduled for September 15 & 16, 2007:
· Longest running Arts Council sponsored event in North Carolina
· 2006 Stokes estimated crowd of over 22,000
· Stokes Stomp is not a fundraising event for Arts Council, but a break-even project at best
· Over 120 volunteers which provide approximately 2,000 volunteer hours of time
· Eight months of planning for the event
· 2007 Stomp will feature three nationally known Stokes County musicians:
o Lou Reid whose group Carolina had a #1 single in 2006 with “TIME”
o Alan Bibey who was SPBGMA 2007 Mandolin Player of the Year and 2005 Grammy nominee
o Ronnie Bowman, three time IBMA Vocalist of the year
· Local and regional music and dance
· Native American Programs
· Dan River Duck Race
· Canoe and Kayak Race
· New this year – Fire Department Competition (Bucket Brigade –obstacle course)
· Stomp expenses include stage, entertainment, sound, security,
port-a-lets, ice, drinks, cups, marketing, administrative, etc. 2007 budget is
estimated at $14,000
· Revenue is generated through sponsorship, vendor fees, and drink sales
Director McGee on behalf of the Arts Council would like to request permission to
charge $5 for parking at Moratock Park and the Stokes Government Center. Shuttle Service
will be provided from the Government Center and HWY 8/Sheppard Mill Road parking areas.
Those paying for parking on Saturday, September 15th will not have to pay to park on Sunday,
September 16th. A percentage of the proceeds will go back to the fire departments assisting
with parking. Director McGee also noted that major sponsors like to see a moderate return
on the event.
The Board discussed the request presented by Director McGee. The Board expressed
concerns charging a fee for parking, history of the stomp being free, impact on attendance,
and the possible use of coupons on the back of the parking receipt.
Director McGee also presented a brief overview of the current 2006-07 Arts Council
Programs being provided in Stokes County, which includes a pilot program sponsored by
Davidson College that provides art students to assist teachers at Germanton Elementary
School. The three week program will be evaluated at the end of April, if successful, a grant
from the Apple Foundation will fund the program in all Stokes County Schools next year.
Director McGee concluded that no Stokes County Tax Dollars have been spent on any arts
council program since 2004.
Criminal Justice
Partnership Program – Annual Plan/Application for Funding
Office Assistant III Karen Tilley-DRC (Director Tony Hill unable to attend the
meeting) presented the Fiscal Year 2007-08 Annual Application for Continuation of
Implementation Funding for the District Resource Center. Ms. Tilley noted the following:
· Criminal Justice Partnership Program Advisory Board approved the application
· Application is required annually by the State
· Application allows the County to accept CJPP Grant Funding and outlines how the funding will be used
· State funding being requested = $71,944 to be used for personnel, substance abuse treatment and counseling, and operating costs
· Deadline for the application – March 30th
Ms. Tilley requested the Board consider the approval of the application at their
March 26th meeting.
Re-opening of King
Clinic-Southwestern Service Center
Chairman Inman presented the following brief overview:
· Facility closed in 2003 due to mold concerns
· Proclean Inc. gave the facility “a clean bill of health” for occupancy in 2005
· Air quality check performed in 2005
· Public Works Director Jay Kinney, Support Services Supervisor Danny Stovall, DSS Director Jan Spencer, Health Director Don Moore, Vice Chairman Walker and Chairman Inman toured the facility last Tuesday
Chairman Inman requested information from the following regarding the
re-opening of the King Clinic:
DSS Director Jan Spencer noted the following:
· DSS Board voted to request the opening of the King Clinic
· After reviewing the space, requested to share the upper level of the facility with the Health Department
· Expected to start one day a week with possibility of extending to two days a week later
· Administering the following Programs: Adult/Children Medicaid, Food Stamps, Intake for Crisis along with a clerical worker
· Need for a small amount of funding for supplies not included in the 2006-07 budget
· DSS has a volunteer to help with clerical duties at the Clinic
Public Works Director Jay Kinney noted the following:
· Proclean Inc. to perform another air quality check
Health Director Don Moore noted the following:
· Budget for King Clinic in fiscal year 2006-07 budget
· Plans were to be in the Clinic two days week
· At the start of the budget year, the building had to have renovations before occupancy
· The PA who was to be at the clinic resigned from the health department
· Without PA at the present time, there would be no way to maintain a clinic two days a week without closing on those days in Danbury
· Plans were to have a doctor in Danbury and the PA in King
· Clinic was to provide Primary Care, Family Care Coordination and WIC
· Must have a full time mid level provider in order to reopen the Clinic
· Salaries in the past five years demanded by mid level providers have increased by 50% to 60% - very difficult to recruit
· Need for an experienced mid level provider for the Clinic as well as the Health Department
· Currently pursuing a contract with mid level provider for one day a week who will only be able to see 14 years and older patients
Support Services Supervisor Danny Stovall noted the following:
· Met with contractors for telephones, carpet, paving, copiers, etc.
· Current telephone system can be upgraded
· DRC staff to paint interior of the facility
· Costs to be incurred include general cleaning and painting, telephone system, copier, internet, and carpet
· Estimated budget for all renovations to be presented at the March 26th meeting
Commissioner Carroll requested the County revert to the proper name of the facility –
Southwestern Service Center – a multi service center.
Vice Chairman Walker requested a timetable to have the needed renovations at the
facility ready for occupancy. Mr. Stovall, noted with adequate funding an approximate 30
day turnaround would be needed to have all services such as telephone, internet, etc. available
at the facility.
Commissioner Lankford requested Health Director Moore to research Bowman Gray
School of Medicine for any possibility for a PA.
Commissioner Smith requested Health Director Moore actively pursue the
employment of a mid level provider in order to open the Southwestern Service Center.
The Board discussed staffing issues, lack of a mid level provider, and renovations to
the facility in order to open the Southwestern Service Center.
Chairman Inman requested Health Director Don Moore to survey the market, area
health departments, etc regarding salaries for a mid level provider and report back to the
Board at the March 26th meeting. Chairman Inman confirmed with Interim County Manager
Darlene Bullins that painting could start as soon as possible.
Proposed
Resolution – In Support of Local Fees for Hotel and Lodging
Health Director Don Moore presented the following Resolution adopted by the Board
of Health in Support of Local Fees for Food and Lodging on November 21, 2006:
COUNTY OF STOKES BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL FEES FOR FOOD AND LODGING
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina mandates that local
government provide Food and Lodging support and inspections; and
WHEREAS, the State provides less than $3,000 per year in
support of providing Food and Lodging support and inspections; and
WHEREAS, it costs the local taxpayers of Stokes County upwards
of $45,000 to meet the State mandated requirements of the Food and Lodging
Program, and
WHEREAS, the Stokes County Food and Lodging Program has been
and continues to be compliant with the State mandate, and
WHEREAS, Local Health
Departments fully support holding the State Environmental Health Division
harmless for the funding to develop and maintain the environmental health data
system; and
WHEREAS, the Stokes County
Board of Health believes fee for service funding for Food and Lodging support
and inspections would be a more equitable than asking county residents to bear
the cost of this State mandated service through the use of ad valorem taxes;
and
WHEREAS, other State mandated services such as the On-Site
Sewage Program are funded using a fee for service approach; and
WHEREAS, Food and Lodging facility owners and operators are the
ones who draw financial benefit from such facilities;
THEREFORE, the Stokes County
Board of Health, meeting in regular session, hereby requests the General Assembly
to enact legislation empowering local government to enact and collect fees for
providing Food and Lodging support and inspections from such enterprises
operating within their boundaries.
This the 21st day of
November 2006.
___________________________
Barbara
Golden Watkins
Stokes
County Board of Health
Attest:
_______________________
Don
Moore, Health Director Secretary to the Board
Director Moore noted that a number of Boards of Health and Boards of County
Commissioners have passed the resolution supporting local fees to support County expense in
conducting food and lodging inspections. Director Moore noted the following:
· Food and lodging inspections are mandated from the state
· Stokes County expenses for food and lodging inspections = approximately $45,000 per year
· State reimburses approximately $2,000 for these inspections
· The proposed Resolution would allow Counties the option, if they so elect, to charge fees for food and lodging inspections
· There would be no fee for schools and hospitals
· Strong opposition against the resolution from the restaurants, hotels, etc.
The Board discussed the proposed Resolution.
Commissioner Carroll expressed concerns with the proposal allowing each county to
have the option to charge a fee instead of all counties being on the same playing field – either
all charging a fee or no one charging a fee.
Commissioner Lankford requested further lobbying to the General Assembly to
provide additional funding for food and lodging inspections.
Tax Foreclosed
Property
Support Services Supervisor Danny Stovall presented the following bid from
Mr. Michael Morehead to purchase tax parcel number 6947-00-47-4709, deed book/page
539-2548 from the County for the sum of $500. Mr. Morehead had offered the amount of
$500 to the County about a year ago at which time the Board of Commissioners rejected the
offer. Mr. Stovall noted the following outstanding charges on this parcel as of March 7, 2007:
· Legal Fees $845.62
· Taxes $198.00
· Interest $133.75
Total Outstanding $1,177.37
Mr. Stovall concluded with the following options:
· Reject the Bid
· Offer the parcel for upset bid
The Board discussed the tax-foreclosed property.
The Board unanimously agreed to reject the bid and start the upset bidding process
at $1,177.37.
Replacement of
Handicap Ramp – Old Courthouse
Support Services Supervisor Danny Stovall briefed the Board that the Project to
replace the handicap ramp at the Old Courthouse was underway and should be ready
for the pouring of concrete within the next week.
Appointments
Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins submitted the following re-appointments to the
Stokes County Board of Adjustments: (Both individuals have agreed for re-appointment)
· Don Lester – Term to expire March 1, 2010
· Larry Boles – Term to expire March 1, 2010
The Board discussed advertising the appointments.
The Board directed Clerk Bullins to advertise the vacancies.
Vice Chairman Walker expressed that all appointments be advertised to inform
citizens of vacancies.
Commissioner Lankford nominated Mr. Don Lester and Mr. Larry Boles to serve on
the Stokes County Board of Adjustments.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
– GOVERNING BODY – ACTION AGENDA
Work First
Plan – Fiscal Year 2007-2009
DSS Director Jan
Spencer requested the approval for the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Work
First Plan with the following incentive to be added to page 11 of the
proposed plan:
We
will offer an incentive for clients who turn in their time cards and required
information by the required date on their Mutual Responsibility Agreement. This
incentive is offered for clients who are required to complete work related
activities. We will provide these clients with a $20 gift card to WalMart for
turning in the required information by the appropriate date. We will offer this
incentive for a six-month period of time. This incentive will terminate when
the client is no longer eligible for a Work First assistance check. This is a
once-in-a-lifetime incentive.
Commissioner Lankford
moved to approve the Work First Plan for Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 with the added incentive.
Commissioner Smith seconded the motion.
Commissioner Carroll expressed concerns with
offering clients a $20 gift card as an
incentive for providing required information by the appropriate
date. The Board discussed the
proposed added incentive. DSS
Director Spencer noted the if the client did not turn in the
paperwork by the appropriate date, DSS staff spent time calling and at
times going
to the client’s home to obtain the necessary paperwork.
The motion carried
unanimously.
Presentation
of the Local Business Plan – F/Y 2008, 2009, 2010-CenterPoint
Deputy Area Director
and Finance Director Kevin
Beauchamp-CenterPoint presented
the proposed CenterPoint Human Services Local Business Plan -2008,
2009, 2010. Director
Beauchamp noted the following regarding the proposed plan:
March 31, 2007
Director Beauchamp concluded that the LBP is
CenterPoint’s roadmap (strategic plan)
where they want to be after three years, which will ultimately benefit
the delivery of services.
CEO Betty Taylor noted
that the LBP will be a report card to counties served by
CenterPoint.
The Board discussed the proposed LME submitted
by CenterPoint.
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the proposed Local Business
Plan submitted by CenterPoint.
Commissioner Carroll
moved to approve the Local Business Plan submitted by
CenterPoint Human Services.
Commissioner Lankford seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
Closed Session
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to enter closed session for the following:
·
To consider the
initial employment or appointment of an individual to any office or position,
other than a vacancy in the Board of County Commissioners or any other public
body, or to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character,
and fitness of any public officer or employee, other than a member of the Board
of Commissioners or of some other public body pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(6)
Commissioner Smith moved to enter into closed
session for the following:
·
To consider the
initial employment or appointment of an individual to any office or position,
other than a vacancy in the Board of County Commissioners or any other public
body, or to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character,
and fitness of any public officer or employee, other than a member of the Board
of Commissioners or of some other public body pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(6).
Commissioner Lankford seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
The Board returned to the regular March 12th
meeting.
Appointment
of County Manager
Vice Chairman Walker
moved to offer Bryan Steen the position of County Manager
for Stokes County. Commissioner
Lankford seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Board Retreat
Continuation
The Board discussed
scheduling another meeting for continuation of the Board
Retreat.
Farmer’s
Appreciation Day
Clerk to Board Darlene
Bullins noted the upcoming Farmer’s Appreciation Day
on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at North Stokes High School.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before
the Board, Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Commissioner Smith moved to adjourn the
meeting. Commissioner Lankford
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
_________________________ _____________________________
Darlene M.
Bullins J. Leon Inman
Clerk to the
Board
Chairman