) STOKES COUNTY GOVERNMENT
COUNTY OF STOKES ) DANBURY, NORTH CAROLINA
) MARCH 26, 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 26, 2007 at 6:00 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
Health
Director Don Moore
EMS Training Officer Brian Booe
County Attorney Edward Powell
Planning
Director David Sudderth
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 26th meeting.
Clerk to the Board
Darlene Bullins requested to move Item C – Discussion Agenda –
Stokes County Schools- Automatic External Defibrillator Proposed
Program to the Action
Agenda in order to expedite the training for school personnel per
request of EMS Training
Officer Brian Booe.
Vice Chairman Walker moved to approve the
manager’s recommendation to move
Item C – Discussion Agenda – Stokes County Schools- Automatic External
Defibrillator
Proposed Program to the Action Agenda.
Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
Vice Chairman Walker
moved to approve the March 26th agenda as amended.
Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following spoke during public comments:
Mr. Coley
Hunsucker – American Legion
PO Box 541
King, NC 27021
Mr. Frank Martin
PO Box 412
King, NC 27021
Mr. Lane
Bennett- Commander Post 290
1803 N. Friendship Road
King, NC 27021
RE: Resolution in Support
for CBOC in Stokes County
Mr. Hunsucker spoke in favor of a Community Based Outpatient Clinic
(CBOC) in Stokes County. Mr. Hunsucker
recently attended a meeting in Washington on behalf of the American Legion to
discuss Veterans’ issues. The main
topic was Veterans’ health care.
Mr. Hunsucker noted that information received at the meeting indicated
that there is available funding for a health care facility if a facility
already exists- not for new construction.
Mr. Hunsucker stressed the need for a CBOC in Stokes County and noted
the number returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, etc. who will need health care
services. Mr. Hunsucker requested the
support from the Board of Commissioners by approving a Resolution in Support of
a CBOC in Stokes County.
Mr. Doug
Atkinson
1008 Glousman Road
Winston Salem, NC
RE: Stokes Health Service Alliance
Mr. Doug Atkinson, President-Stokes Health Service Alliance, spoke on
behalf of the Stokes Health Service Alliance.
Mr. Atkinson noted the Stokes Health Service Alliance had spent the past
year inventorying the health needs of Stokes County. Mr. Atkinson also noted that one of the major priorities
identified was the need for Veterans Health Care in Stokes County. Mr. Atkinson concurred with the information
provided by the Legionnaires and urged the support of the Board of Commissioners
to adopt a Resolution to allow the Health Service Alliance to go forth and
further investigate into the placement of a CBOC in Stokes County.
Mr. Paul Hampton
1070 Southwyck Farm Road
Lawsonville, NC 27022
RE: Support of CBOC
Mr. Hampton, Representative of the American Disabled Veterans of North
Carolina, spoke in support of a CBOC in Stokes County. Mr. Hampton noted in a five county area,
there are
over 23,000 veterans (4,000 in Stokes County), some that have no
transportation to the facility in Winston Salem. Mr. Hampton reiterated the need for a CBOC in Stokes County.
Mr. Don Moore
138 Glen Oaks Drive
King, NC 27021
Re: Support of CBOC
Mr. Moore spoke in support of the CBOC for Veterans in Stokes
County. Mr. Moore urged the Board to
approve a Resolution in Support of a CBOC in Stokes County.
CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve or amend the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
·
Minutes of March 12, 2007
Criminal Justice
Partnership Program – Annual Plan/Application for Funding
Office Assistant Karen Tilley requested the approval of the Proposed Criminal Justice
Partnership Program Annual Plan/Application for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 for funding at the
March 12th meeting. The annual application for Continuation of Implementation Funding for
the District Resource Center is requesting State funding in the amount $71,944.
Tax Administration
– Advertisement of 2006 Tax Liens
Tax Administrator Wren Carmichael requested the order from the Stokes County
Board of Commissioners to advertise the 2006 tax liens on real property pursuant to NCGS
105-369(b1).
Social Services
–Day Care - Budget Ordinance Amendment # 61
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #61, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to appropriate additional
funding for Adult Day Care and Adult Care Home Case
Management. The appropriations are
to be as follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
DSS- Day Care |
|
|
|
|
100.5850.000 |
Adult Day Care |
|
|
$2,800.00 |
|
|
Social Services |
|
|
|
|
100.5310.000 |
Salaries and Wages |
|
|
$3,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$5,800.00 |
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.202 |
DSS- Federal |
|
|
$3,519.00 |
|
100.3301.203 |
DSS-State |
|
|
$2,281.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$5,800.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted that the following justification of the budget
ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2006-07:
Social Services –
Public Assistance - Budget Ordinance Amendment #62
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #62, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to appropriate additional
Funding for TANF Domestic Violence. The appropriations are
to be as follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Public Assistance |
|
|
|
|
100.5410.004 |
TANF Domestic
Violence |
|
|
$5,498.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$5,498.00 |
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.202 |
DSS Federal |
|
|
$5,498.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$5,498.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted that the following justification of the budget
ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2006-07:
Health Department
- Budget Ordinance Amendment #63
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #63, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to appropriate Family
Planning State Funds for medical supplies. The appropriations are to be as
follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
100.5100.230 |
Medical Supplies |
|
|
$11,427.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$11,427.00 |
To provide the additional revenue for the above, the following revenues
will be increased.
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.247 |
Family Planning X |
|
|
$11,427.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$11,427.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted that the following justification of the budget
ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2006-07:
Social Services -
Budget Ordinance Amendment #64
Finance Director Julia Edwards
requested the approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #64, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to un-appropriate Smart Start
funding for lapsed salaries of vacant positions. The appropriations are to be as
follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
100.5100.000 |
Salaries and Wages |
|
|
$12,955.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$12,955.00 |
To provide the additional revenue for the above, the following revenue
will be decreased.
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.261 |
Smart Start |
|
|
$12,955.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$12,955.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted that the following justification of the budget
ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2006-07:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
100.5100.000 |
Salaries and Wages |
$12,955.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$12,955.00 |
|
|
To provide the additional revenue for the above, the following revenue
will be decreased.
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3301.261 |
Smart Start |
$12,955.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$12,955.00 |
|
|
Commissioner Lankford moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Commissioner Carroll seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY - INFORMATION AGENDA
Proposed Veterans
Multi- County Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC)
Master Sergeant Bob “Crow” McGee – Retired US Air Force and member of the
Stokes Health Service Alliance presented the following proposal on behalf of the Alliance
regarding a proposed Veterans Multi-County Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).
Chairman Frank Duncan, Stokes Health Service Alliance, expressed his appreciation
to the Board for allowing Mr. McGee to speak on behalf of the Alliance in support
of a CBOC for Veterans in Stokes County. Mr. McGee noted the following:
· Need for Veterans Health Care Facility in Stokes County
· Over 4,000 veterans with no health care access located in the county
· May 2004 – VA Secretary Anthony Principi unveiled his Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) for veterans health care
with a priority list of 156 new community based outpatient clinics by the
year 2012
· CBOC is the final decision to “Enhance access to health care for veterans
in rural and highly rural areas”
· CBOC could be used by any veteran who is qualified to receive VA health services
· Multi area would include: Stokes, Yadkin, Surry, and Rockingham Counties along with Patrick County, Virginia
· The five county area has a veteran population in excess of 23,000
· The 5th Congressional District, which includes Stokes, Yadkin, and Surry Counties has a 55,000 plus veteran population
· On December 9, 2006, Congress passed S.3421, the Veteran’s Benefits, Health Care and Information Technology Act of 2006
· Bill S.3421authorized a total of $3.2 billion to fund projects for Veteran’s health care
· In order to qualify for a CBOC in Stokes County in fiscal year 2008 or fiscal year 2009, a plan must be submitted to Federal and State representatives as soon as possible
· War in Iraq/Afghanistan – over 210,000 men and women of the US Armed Forces (in the past 4 years) has required service connected medical care
· Predictions are that 40% of those who served in Iraq/Afghanistan either now or in the future will need mental health services
· VA is currently building very few CBOCs, but locating CBOCs in existing facilities
· CBOC requires a minimum of 4,000 sq ft with access and adequate parking
· Location identified – Stokes Medical Center Park:
o Located at 167 Moore Road – King, NC
o Two miles from Exit 122 US HWY 52 and the future I-74 Corridor
o Existing facility has 29,700 sq ft of space with approximately 15,000
sq ft of space that is presently not being utilized
o Location has adequate parking and easy access to a major highway
· Multi-county CBOC could be located at Stokes Medical Center Park
· Space could be leased by the VA and staffed by VA health personnel
· Services could be provided thru a contract with existing community service providers such as a private group practice
· Veterans who live in rural or highly rural areas that require VA health care should be within 30-120 minutes travel time for primary VA health access – location would fulfill this time frame for the five (5) county plus area
· Need for support from all counties in the specific multi county area as well as all veterans organizations, City of King, Town of Walnut Cove, Town of
Danbury, Veterans Service Officers
· Complete package to be submitted to Senator Richard Burr, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, Senator Elizabeth Dole
Mr. McGee concluded by requesting the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution
in Support of a CBOC in Stokes County.
The Board of Commissioners expressed appreciation to Mr. McGee for his dedication
and support of this worthy project for the Veterans of Stokes County and surrounding areas.
Chairman Inman requested the Clerk to the Board to provide a proposed Resolution in
Support of a CBOC in Stokes County on the April 9th agenda.
Horne Creek Living
Historical Farm Presentation
Site Manager, Lisa Turney – Horne Creek, presented a slide presentation
regarding the Horne Creek Living Historical Farm. Ms. Turney noted the following:
· In 1987, due to the loss of agricultural heritage, North Carolina General Assembly, together with the Department of Cultural Resources and the North Carolina Living Historical Farm Committee, Inc established the Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
· Site presently serves as the State’s designated agricultural museum
· The Farm preserves and interprets our agrarian past using a variety of revenues:
o Showcases a 1900s era farm and rural domestic life
o Depicts the life of a typical farm family
o Explains multi-racial, multi-cultural existence and cooperation in an early 20th century community
o Uses oral histories of rural life and agricultural and domestic processed
o Cultivates heirloom fruits and vegetables
o Raises rare and endangered breeds of livestock
o Serves as a repository of 400+ varieties of Southern heirloom apples on the brink of extinction
· Education is a critical component of Horne Creek Farm’s mission
· Provides schools including Stokes County with a quality program that allows 100% student participation
· Horne Creek Farm has had a positive working relationship with Stokes County educators since 1987
· Annual visitation is typically 25,000 to 35,000
· Horne Creek offers a fun, exciting hands-on approach to the study of rural past via daily tours and yearly special event programs
Ms. Turney expressed her appreciation to the Board for allowing the presentation.
Ms. Turney also presented the Interim County Manager a budget request from the Horne
Creek Farm for the upcoming 2007-08 county budget.
Stokes County
Mental Health Association – Update
President Keith Merritt, Stokes County Mental Health Association presented the
following update regarding the Stokes County Mental Health Association:
· Organized in 1972
· Affiliate of the North Carolina Mental Health Association
· Mission: Promote and Understand Mental Health in Stokes County
· Stokes County Mental Health Associations offers:
o Speakers for church and civic groups
o Study groups
o Suicide Intervention Skills Training
o Referrals for Mental Health Services
o Voice for people with Mental illness
· Non-profit organization
· Partner with Healthy Carolinians and help to facilitate Emergency Responders
· Members are dedicated to serve the citizens of Stokes County
· Provide support to families who have family members with mental health issues in Stokes County
Mr. Merritt requested the Board proclaim May 2007 as Mental Health Month.
The Board expressed their appreciation to the Stokes County Mental Health
Association for their continued dedication to the citizens of Stokes County.
Emergency
Responders - Update
Ms. Angie Cullen, Facilitator for Emergency Responders, presented an update
regarding mental health issues in Stokes County. Ms. Cullen noted the following:
· Emergency Responders organized in 2000 to recognize a need in Stokes County for improvement of the system to care for patients that are actively suicidal
· The group has evolved over time and brings representatives from various agencies to address numerous Mental Health issues in the County
· Agencies included:
o Stokes County Sheriff’s Department
o Stokes County EMS
o Stokes-Reynolds Memorial Hospital Admin/ER/Outpatient Centers
o Stokes County DSS
o King Police
o Department of Probation and Parole
o Stokes County 911
o Healthy Carolinians of Stokes County
o Stokes County Mental Health Association
· Emergency Responders Objectives:
o Coordination of services for individuals involved in involuntary commitment
o Individual care or system problem solving
o Possible development of a suicide review team
· Members of Emergency Responders are the individuals who deal with mental health issues on a daily basis
· Current specific issues regarding mental health issues:
o Confusion about current available providers and services in the County
o No information provided to clients needing mental health issues
o Emergency Responders who deal daily with mental health issues often are not aware of what resources are available from day to day or week to week
o CenterPoint’s website that lists current providers which was updated on
March 7th – was not accurate when called at the end of March
o Limited psychiatry services in Stokes County
o No child psychiatrist available in Stokes County
o Limited or no adult substance abuse programs
o Limited counseling services
o Limited group treatment
o One mobile crisis unit for three counties – Stokes, Davie, & Yadkin
o Lack of services puts clients in crisis mode
o Need for preventive services
o Involuntary commitment – ongoing issues for agencies
o 4-5 involuntary commitments per month seen at Stokes Reynolds
o Involuntary commitment – 6-12 hours or even longer
o Lack of beds leads to clients being released within two to three days without needed services available
o Inadequate information regarding the toll free access number being provided – first responder are not allowed to use the toll free number- Patients have difficulty in getting information from the toll free number with services are not always being provided in Stokes County
o Clients get frustrated trying to work through the system to obtain mental health services
· Emergency Responders suggested the following:
o Thorough evaluation of the current situation and looking at the number needing services in Stokes County
o Improve communication of available services
o Increase resources in Stokes County
o Need for local inpatient beds designated for Stokes County patients
o Accountability of the mental health funding
Ms. Cullen requested the Board allow Emergency Responders to evaluate the services
needed in Stokes County and provide recommendations for mental health funding.
Ms. Cullen also requested the Board consider local solutions for the local challenges in Stokes
County in helping people who face mental health issues.
The Board expressed appreciation to the Emergency Responders for their dedication
and service to the citizens of Stokes County and for presenting the current issues to the Board.
The Board discussed the issues presented by the Emergency Responders.
Chairman Inman requested Mr. Keith Merritt –Stokes County Mental Health and
Ms. Angie Cullen – Emergency Responders facilitate a meeting with both organizations to
discuss mental health issues and bring back to this Board a prioritized listing of those issues.
Volunteer
Reception Information
Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins presented the following information regarding the
upcoming Volunteer Reception: Monday, April 23, 2007 at 4:00 pm at Hanging Rock State
Park.
Tax Administration
Information Report
Interim County Manager Darlene Bullins presented the following Tax Administration
Report from Tax Administrator Wren Carmichael:
Motor Vehicle Releases: (Released by the Tax Administrator)
|
Motor
Vehicle Releases |
Amount |
|
Morgan
Moser Adams |
21.33 |
|
Donna
Korn Amos |
86.29 |
|
Angela
Hemrick Ashby |
93.12 |
|
Robert
Joseph Baierl |
25.22 |
|
Donald G
& Margie S Boles |
34.05 |
|
Eugene
& Shirley Bryant |
84.88 |
|
Scott
& Amie Buffkin |
34.11 |
|
Larry
& Barbara Burcham |
44.20 |
|
Robin
Carmichael |
10.63 |
|
Ronald
& Jennifer Cecile |
73.87 |
|
Marie and
Dennis Collins |
55.00 |
|
Stephanie
K Collins |
6.10 |
|
Marsha
Dawn Conklin |
17.42 |
|
Rebecca B
Cox |
12.71 |
|
Glenn P
Cromer |
4.81 |
|
Daniel
& Alise Davis |
28.27 |
|
Jeffrey V
Dezarn |
49.30 |
|
Dexter
& Delores Dodson |
19.28 |
|
Justin
& April Dodson |
28.82 |
|
Lora L
Freeman |
3.59 |
|
Earnest
& Lois Gordon |
30.68 |
|
Guy T
Gordy |
45.77 |
|
Michael
& Cathy Gunter |
95.74 |
|
Anthony W
Hall |
2.88 |
|
Mark J
Hall |
26.35 |
|
Steven
& Shirley Hall |
5.25 |
|
Philip
Hammond & Sally Shumaker |
16.86 |
|
Jean M
Holcomb |
110.11 |
|
Benjamin
L Hooker |
5.62 |
|
Jeffrey
Hylton |
19.89 |
|
J.Leon
Inman/DBA J. Lee Invest. Group Inc |
176.71 |
|
Phillip
Mark Jessup |
25.20 |
|
Casey
Martin Jones |
2.41 |
|
Mary M
Joyce |
72.83 |
|
Peggy
Denise Justice |
44.25 |
|
John
William Keller Jr |
90.85 |
|
John
William Keller Jr |
78.73 |
|
Daisy
Knight |
14.85 |
|
Lawsonville
Baptist Church |
7.60 |
|
David
& Amanda Magouirk |
77.84 |
|
Mark
Layton Medlin |
8.74 |
|
Billy
Edward Milam II |
44.63 |
|
Debra
Roberts Nations |
1.64 |
|
Michelle
L Parnell |
235.54 |
|
Mary
James Phipps |
15.25 |
|
Dorothy
Christine Porter |
8.52 |
|
Jonathan
Radford & Amy L Bennett |
18.35 |
|
Robert
William Randell |
45.24 |
|
Kathy Ann
Schuh |
93.08 |
|
Burnis G
Simmons |
13.39 |
|
Dawn Mabe
Smith |
17.15 |
|
Judith
Harris Smith |
4.94 |
|
Jennifer
& George Spolarich |
49.57 |
|
Jeffrey
& Jenny Stillman |
23.78 |
|
Linda R
Tilley |
33.64 |
|
Bonnie
Hinckley Tomchik |
22.70 |
|
Nancy
Joyce Wagner |
95.17 |
|
Hassell
William Warren Jr |
58.76 |
|
Daniel
Wade Watts |
29.16 |
|
Lee Scott
Wright |
14.13 |
|
Total Releases |
$2,516.80 |
Motor Vehicle Refunds: (Refunds by the Tax Administrator)
|
Motor
Vehicle Refunds |
Amount |
|
Alfred W.
& Cora J. Cibor |
52.05 |
|
DCFS
Trust |
78.16 |
|
Barry
& Matthew Flinchum |
6.48 |
|
Brandy
Health Harp |
40.32 |
|
Teresa
Kates |
40.98 |
|
Linda
Gaynelle Messner |
27.99 |
|
Amanda
Marie Milam |
34.93 |
|
William
Ashley Moore |
4.95 |
|
Suzanne
Metters Shabdue |
3.79 |
|
Shannock's
Music & Loan |
25.20 |
|
Total Refunds |
$ 314.85 |
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY – DISCUSSION AGENDA
Stokes County
Schools – Current Expense- Fund Transfer Request
School Business Officer Lanette Moore presented the following request to the
Board on the behalf of the Board of Education: (Director of Operations David Burge was also in attendance for the meeting)
· March 5, 2007- Stokes County Board of Education approved for a request to be made to the Stokes County Board of Commissioners to allow more flexibility with the 2006-07 Capital Outlay Funding which will impact the 2007-08 budget
· The Stokes County Board of Education requests $300,000 transfer from Current Expense Fund Balance not be used for Technology but for Exterior & Landscaping, Renovations, and Equipment projects. (The 2006-07 final budget did include transferring current expense fund balance for technology)
· The Stokes County Board of Education requests $300,000 for Technology be appropriated from the State Public School Building Capital Fund which requires no match, meaning no additional cost to the Stokes County Board of Commissioners. The unallocated balance in the State Public School Building Capital Fund as of January 26, 2007 is $793,745.07
· Positive side of this request will be the completion of $300,000 of projects during the 2006-07 budget year which will mean less budget request in the areas of Exterior & Landscaping, Renovations, and Equipment for the 2007-08 budget.
· Negative side would be reducing the State Public School Building Capital Fund by $300,000.
Recommended Capital Outlay Projects to be Funded from 2006-07 Capital Outlay Budget:
|
Chestnut
Grove Middle School |
|
|
|
Renovate
Football Field Home Bleachers to Meet Code |
|
$
12,000.00 |
|
Walk
Behind Floor Scrubber |
|
$
3,800.00 |
|
|
|
$
15,800.00 |
|
Francisco
Elementary School |
|
|
|
Install
Filter System in Wastewater System |
|
$
2,500.00 |
|
Anti-slip
surface for breezeway floor (Safety) |
|
$
4,500.00 |
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
|
|
$
14,500.00 |
|
Germanton
Elementary School |
|
|
|
Extend
Playground Sidewalk to Fence (ADA Compliance) |
|
$
2,000.00 |
|
Install
Filter System in Wastewater System |
|
$
2,500.00 |
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
Vacuum
Cleaner - 14" Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
Carpet
Cleaning Machine = 16st Aquaclean |
|
$
1,600.00 |
|
|
|
$
14,225.00 |
|
King
Elementary School |
|
|
|
Remove
trees on right side of "A" Annex Building |
|
$
1,500.00 |
|
Asbestos
Abatement, Repair & Paint Ceilings in Gym |
|
$
12,000.00 |
|
Finishing
Mower for Tractor |
|
$
1,800.00 |
|
Floor
Stripping Machine - 20HD Pacesetter |
|
$
850.00 |
|
|
|
$
16,150.00 |
|
Lawsonville
Elementary School |
|
|
|
Vacuum
Cleaner - 14" Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
Low Speed
Buffer/Stripper - 20HD Pacesetter |
|
$
850.00 |
|
|
|
$
1,475.00 |
|
London
Elementary School |
|
|
|
Replace
Damaged Sidewalk Areas (Safety) |
|
$
5,000.00 |
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$ 7,500.00 |
|
|
|
$
12,500.00 |
|
MeadowBrook
School |
|
|
|
Low Speed
Buffer/Stripper - 20HD Pacesetter |
|
$
850.00 |
|
Wet/Dry
Vacuum AWF-315 with 24" Squeegee Kit |
|
$
700.00 |
|
|
|
$
1,550.00 |
|
Mount
Olive Elementary School |
|
|
|
Upgrade
Fire Alarm System |
|
$
15,000.00 |
|
Low Speed
Buffer/Stripper - 20HD Pacesetter |
|
$
850.00 |
|
|
|
$
15,850.00 |
|
Nancy
Reynolds Elementary School |
|
|
|
Install
Smoke/Heat Detection in Auditorium Attic |
|
$
5,000.00 |
|
Carpet
Cleaning System -16st Aquaclean |
|
$
1,600.00 |
|
|
|
$
6,600.00 |
|
North
Stokes High School |
|
|
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
Carpet
Cleaning System -16st Aquaclean |
|
$
1,600.00 |
|
|
|
$
9,100.00 |
|
Pine
Hall Elementary School |
|
|
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
Carpet
Cleaning System -16st Aquaclean |
|
$
1,600.00 |
|
Vacuum
Cleaner - 14" Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
|
|
$
9,725.00 |
|
Piney
Grove Middle School |
|
|
|
Install
Water Filter System to Improve Water Quality |
|
$
30,000.00 |
|
Upgrade
Fuel Feed System to Boiler |
|
$
2,425.00 |
|
|
|
$
32,425.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pinnacle
Elementary School |
|
|
|
Update/Replace
Fire Alarm System (Safety) |
|
$
15,000.00 |
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
Vacuum
Cleaner – 14” Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
Carpet
Cleaning Machine – 16st Aquaclean |
|
$
1,600.00 |
|
|
|
$
24,725.00 |
|
Sandy
Ridge Elementary School |
|
|
|
Install
Filter System in Wastewater System |
|
$
2,500.00 |
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
Vacuum
Cleaner - 14" Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
|
|
$
10,625.00 |
|
Southeastern
Middle School |
|
|
|
Zero Turn
Lawn Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
|
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
South
Stokes High School |
|
|
|
Filter
Bed Sand & Pipe Replacement |
|
$
25,000.00 |
|
Replace
4" Waterline from Water Tower to "C” Building |
|
$
25,000.00 |
|
Asbestos
Abatement, Repair & Paint Ceilings in CDC House |
|
$
12,000.00 |
|
Replace
Glass & Upgrade Lighting in Cafeteria Solarium |
|
$
25,000.00 |
|
Vacuum
Cleaner - 14"Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
|
|
$
87,625.00 |
|
Walnut
Cove Elementary School |
|
|
|
Window
Tinting for 19 Exterior Classrooms (Security) |
|
$
(1,250.00) |
|
(this
project moved to current expense) |
|
|
|
Finish
Mower Deck for Tractor (5 ft) |
|
$
1,500.00 |
|
Low Speed
Buffer/Stripper - 20HD Pacesetter |
|
$
850.00 |
|
Wet/Dry
Vacuum - Model AWD-315 with 24" Squeegee Kit |
|
$
700.00 |
|
Vacuum
Cleaner - 14" Versamatic |
|
$
625.00 |
|
|
|
$
2,425.00 |
|
West
Stokes High School |
|
|
|
Zero Turn
Mower |
|
$
7,500.00 |
|
Walk
Behind Floor Scrubber (Model BA5321) |
|
$
3,800.00 |
|
|
|
$
11,300.00 |
|
Maintenance
Department |
|
|
|
Certified
Decibel Meter to Check Fire Alarms |
|
$
800.00 |
|
Key
Cutting Machine |
|
$
1,250.00 |
|
Rotary
Hammer Drill |
|
$
850.00 |
|
|
|
$
2,900.00 |
|
Transportation
Department |
|
|
|
Replacement
of 120 Gallon Shop Air Compressor |
|
$
3,000.00 |
|
|
|
$
3,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$300,000.00 |
The Board discussed the Board of Education’s request.
Chairman Inman requested the Clerk to place the item on the April 9th Action
Agenda.
PART – 2025
Policies and Actions for Regional Growth
Mr. James E. Yarbrough Jr. – PART presented the 2025 Policies and Actions for
Regional Growth for the Board’s consideration. The Piedmont Authority for Regional
Transportation (PART) is requesting member counties to adopt by resolution the following
2025 Policies and Actions for Regional Growth:
2025 POLICIES AND ACTIONS FOR REGIONAL GROWTH
A series of policies adopted by the Citizens Advisory Committee are being recommended to begin the process of reshaping how city and county governments in the region address land development. Related to each policy is a more detailed set of actions that more clearly define the implementation path. Four policies and the related actions follow.
1. Coordinate long-range land use/transportation planning on a
regional and local basis.
· Designate targeted growth areas through a comprehensive regional land use plan and coordinate
these areas with transportation investments.
· Work towards implementation of Adopted Thoroughfare Plans.
· Use future transportation improvements to stimulate desirable land use patterns and the converse.
· Monitor land development trends and match transportation facilities with land use generated travel demands.
· Conduct both an Inter-City and Regional Rail Study.
· Invest in effective intelligent transportation technologies.
· Reward and foster the increased use of tele-commuting and flexible work hours.
· Explore ways to make transit more attractive.
2. Direct a significant portion of future land use development to
existing and proposed targeted nodes and transit corridors to support transit.
· Encourage open space preservation.
· Increase allowable densities in selected corridors.
· Implement a mixture of land uses so that a person may live near where they work.
· Work towards the expansion and integration of local transit services.
· Implement "nodal development" which will provide opportunities for the implementation of efficient transportation systems.
· Implement alternative transportation services such as sidewalks, bikeways, greenways and transit conveniences as part of the land use development package.
· Enhance provisions for safe bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
· Consistently participate in right-of-way/corridor protection.
3. Integrate land use
planning with infrastructure development.
· Place a higher emphasis on coordinated regional land use planning through better use of resources.
· Use water and sewer expansion policy to manage growth in targeted areas.
· Coordination among local planning staffs to more precisely achieve the stated policy.
· Develop public parking management strategies to encourage increased transit use.
· Encourage joint-use easements (utility and non-motorized use) for transportation and open space where possible.
· Consistently participate in right-of-way/corridor protection.
4. Encourage redevelopment of
infill and 'under invested" areas.
· Conduct studies of "under invested" areas (such as CBDs and brownfields) to determine why they are "under invested", and undertake ameliorative actions.
· Provide financial incentives through a public/private funding pool for neighborhood redevelopment.
· Revise zoning regulations to encourage mixed land uses in existing industrial and downtown areas
Mr. Yarbrough noted that there was no urgency in adopting the Resolution, but nearby
counties of Forsyth, Guilford, Surry, Rockingham and City of Reidsville have already adopted
the Resolution Concerning PART Land Use Policies. Mr. Yarbrough presented a copy of
the proposed Resolution for the Board’s review.
Planning Director David Sudderth presented the following recommendation from the
Planning Board:
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Board recommended by a vote of 6 to 2 to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the resolution concerning the "2025 Policies for Regional Growth". Some of the members had concerns that the county could not provide financial incentives to encourage redevelopment of infill and "under invested" areas. There was also concern that adoption of the resolution might bind the county to items that they could not accomplish. The majority of the Board stated that they saw this resolution as a first step toward improvement of regional planning concerning transportation issues.
County Attorney Edward Powell’s memo noted that the said resolution contains a
commitment by the Board that they agree with land use policies that have been heretofore
made by someone other than the Stokes County Board of Commissioners concerning the land
use policies in the county. Economic Development Director Ron Morgan also expressed
concerns with those policies and actions that implemented the need for financial resources
from the County to deliver such commitments.
The Board discussed the 2025 Policies and Actions for Regional Growth and
statistical information presented by Mr. Yarbrough regarding the number of commuters from
the County each month.
Reopening of the
Southwestern Service Center
Support Services Supervisor Danny Stovall presented the following proposed
budget for re-opening the Southwestern Service Center:
·
Paint - $325.00 - Day Reporting Center staff will
complete this phase using community service workers. Currently awaiting air
quality check before this phase begins.
· Floor covering - $4,293.86 - carpet and tile.
·
Parking Lot
Option #1 $
700.00 patch 18' x 18' section and mark out spaces.
Option
#2 $13,810.00 repave lot with 1 1/2" of asphalt and mark out spaces.
Option #3 $18,135.00 repave lot with 2" of asphalt and mark out spaces
· Telephone system - $1,798.67 reinstall system along with additional 6 phone sets. System is functional except for voice mail. Health and Social Services directors do not see the need for voice mail at this location at this time.
· Electrical- $365.00 110-volt outlet needed to reinstall phone system.
Total Renovation Costs:
Option #1 $ 7,482.53
Option #2 $20,592.53
Option #3 $24,917.53
Mr. Stovall noted that Steve Salmons- Proclean Inc had not completed the air quality
testing due to overruns with other company projects and if ProClean is not able to complete
the test this week, another vendor would be set up to do the testing.
Interim County Manager Darlene Bullins presented the following proposed budget for
necessary supplies submitted by DSS Director Jan Spencer: (County funding =$878.00)
· Telephone = $335
· Printing = $76
· M&R – Building =$34
· M&R- Equipment =$20
· Postage = $61
· Office Supplies =$352
Total = $878.00
The Board discussed the budget estimates presented by Mr. Stovall and DSS Director
Spencer.
Commissioner Smith reiterated the need to open the Southwestern Center as soon
as possible with option 1 = $7,482.53.
Finance Director Julia Edwards noted that there is a balance of $41,323 remaining
in contingency.
Chairman Inman directed Clerk to the Board Bullins to place the item on the April 9th
action agenda and for Mr. Stovall to proceed with the air quality testing with a target date for
opening - May 1, 2007.
Health Department
– Physician Assistant Salaries
Health Director Don Moore presented the following information as requested by the
Board regarding Physician Assistant Salaries:
· Fastest industry in NC by annualized growth rate is ambulatory health healthcare – rate of 3.68% per year
· Rate demand for healthcare providers will double in about 20 years
· Increase in demand will drive salaries up dramatically – those not meeting salary demands will do without the talent
· Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center reports that new PA graduates demand $65,000 and Experienced PA’s demand $75,000 to $85,000
· Current Pay Plan – Grade 77 ($39,659-$59,489) and last provider approved for Grade 81 ($46,396 to $69,594)
· Past 6 years Physician salaries reported by NC Employment Security Commission:
|
Year |
Entry |
Average |
Experienced |
|
2001 |
$36,176 |
$55,645 |
$65,379 |
|
2002 |
$51,250 |
$61,680 |
$66,890 |
|
2003 |
$52,680 |
$62,620 |
$67,590 |
|
2004 |
$35,140 |
$57,460 |
$68,620 |
|
2005 |
$56,460 |
$67,380 |
$72,840 |
|
2006 |
$58,580 |
$67,609 |
$72,123 |
· Need for experienced PA if possible to meet the needs of Health Department-
Less experienced PA requires much more training and is unable to see as
many patients
Health Director Moore noted that salary range of $70,000 to $80,000 with hiring
flexibility would meet the needs of the Health Department.
The Board discussed the urgent need for hiring a PA, salary range for hiring
a PA, current provider needs of the Health Department, and current provider services
available at the Health Department.
Commissioner Smith recommended to increase the current salary range for a PA
to a minimal level in order attract a PA for the Health Department.
Commissioner Carroll noted the current Grade 86 salary range ($56,448- $84,681)
which would accommodate Director Moore’s needs to either attract a non-experienced or an
experienced PA.
Chairman Inman directed to place the Physician Assistant Grade Change on the
April 9th agenda.
Appointments
Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins presented the following procedure for vacancies
for all Boards/Committees/Councils:
1. A one time monthly advertisement in the Stokes News will post all vacancies along with the vacancy being placed on the county website
2. A description of the duties and meeting times for each Board/Committee/Council will be on the County website
3. After the required advertisements, the vacancies with any applications for appointment will be placed in the agenda for the Board's consideration for nomination
The Board had no issues with the procedure submitted by the Clerk and reiterated
the desire of the Board that all vacancies be advertised before coming to the Board.
Stokes County
Board of Health- Appointments
Health Director Don Moore submitted the following nominations from the Board of
Health for consideration: (these vacancies have been advertised)
· Licensed Veterinarian: Kim Gemeinhardt, DVM
· Professional Engineer: Jerry Moorefield, PE
· Licensed Pharmacist: Joe Hicks
Vice Chairman Walker nominated the following to serve on the Board of Health:
· Licensed Veterinarian: Kim Gemeinhardt, DVM
· Professional Engineer: Jerry Mitchell, PE
· Licensed Pharmacist: Joe Hicks
Commissioner Lankford nominated the following to serve on the Board of Health:
· Professional Engineer: Jerry Moorefield, PE
Nominations can be considered at the April 9th meeting.
Re-appointments –
Board of Health
Health Director Don Moore submitted the following nomination from the Board of
Health: (vacancy has not been advertised)
· Registered Nurse: Greg Collins, RN
Chairman Inman noted that the Board wished to discuss at a further meeting the issue
of employees being appointed to various Boards/Committees/Councils. Chairman Inman
requested the Clerk to place the item on the April 9th Discussion Agenda.
Stokes County Fire
Commission Nominations
Clerk to the Board Darlene Bullins requested guidance from the Board regarding the
nominations from the Stokes County Commission: (these nominations were nominated
according to the Stokes County Fire Commission By Laws which were approved by the
Fire Commission on July 29, 2002 and the Stokes County Board of Commissioners on
September 3, 2002).
· Clifford Hall
· Tommy Carter
· Mike Pell
Commissioner Carroll recommended that the
Board take no action on any
appointment to the Fire Commission until the entire document could be
reviewed by the
County Attorney and the incoming County Manager. Commissioner Carroll noted
questionable public policy and the requirements of having a Fire
Commission.
The Board discussed open meetings laws
pertaining to various Boards, Councils, etc
and the creation of the current Service District and Fire Commission 20
years ago.
County Attorney Powell recommended drafting
regulations regarding open meetings
Laws to forward to appropriate Boards.
Commissioner Carroll
noted possibly arranging an annual meeting for all
Chairs to review the open meeting laws.
Health
Department – Budget Ordinance Amendment #65
Finance Director Julia Edwards requested the
approval of Budget Ordinance
Amendment #65, which is necessary to amend the General Fund
to appropriate Title XIX
Escrow Funds to cover expected expenses for the fiscal
year. The appropriations are to be as
follows:
|
Account Number |
EXPENDITURES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
|
Health Department |
|
|
|
|
100.5100.261 |
Office Supplies |
|
|
$3,000.00 |
|
100.5100.311 |
Employee Training |
|
|
$800.00 |
|
100.5100.491 |
Dues &
Subscriptions |
|
|
$1,200.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$5,000.00 |
To provide the additional revenue for the above, the following revenue
will be increased.
|
Account Number |
REVENUES |
Decrease |
|
Increase |
|
100.3519.421 |
Health Title XIX |
|
|
$5,000.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$5,000.00 |
Finance Director
Edwards noted that the following justification of the budget
ordinance amendment for fiscal year 2006-07:
Health Director Moore stated that the cost of
certain medical supplies had drastically
increased during the budget year.
Budget Amendment #65
can be considered at the April 9th meeting.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT – GOVERNING BODY – ACTION AGENDA
Proposed Scattered
Site Housing Application to Division of Community Assistance
Ms. Alicia Broadway, Benchmark, Inc. presented the proposed 2007 Scattered Site
Housing Grant for the Board’s consideration. Ms. Broadway noted the following:
· Application for the $400,000 Grant is due on March 30, 2007 to NC
Division of Community Assistance
· Selection committee recommended 8 homes for rehabilitation and 2 alternatives
· Selection of the homes were based upon a ranking system
Chairman Inman entertained a motion to approve the proposed the Scattered Site
Housing Application to Division of Community Assistance as submitted.
Commissioner Lankford moved to approve the Scattered Site Housing Application
to Division of Community Assistance as submitted. Vice Chairman Walker seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
Employment
Agreement – County Manager’s Position
County Attorney Edward
Powell presented the proposed County Manager’s
Employment Agreement with Bryan Steen for the Board’s
consideration. Mr. Steen
had agreed to the proposed Employment Agreement.
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the Employment Agreement with
Bryan Steen-New County Manager.
Commissioner Carroll
moved to accept the employment agreement between the
County of Stokes and Mr. Bryan Steen to serve as the County
Manager. Commissioner
Lankford seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Stokes County
Schools- Proposed Automatic External Defibrillator Program
EMS Training Officer
Brian Booe presented the Proposed Automatic External
Defibrillator Program for Stokes County Schools. Training Officer Booe noted the
following regarding the proposed program:
·
Stokes County EMS will provide the initial CPR and AED training to the
school system staff and monitoring the overall effectiveness of the
program with assistance from the school nurses
·
Currently proposed to instructed approximately 60 schools employees
from 7 schools (high schools and
middle schools) with possibly of adding elementary schools to the program at a
later date
·
Proposed program was approved by the Stokes County Board of Education
on Monday, March 19, 2007
·
School Attorney Frederick Johnson has reviewed and approved the
proposed program
·
County Attorney Edward Powell has reviewed and approved the proposed
program
·
Training will be begin within the next few weeks
·
These devices have been very beneficial to the local fire departments
in our county
·
Devices have been purchased by the school system
·
Only cost incurred by the County is the initial training and future
training for re-certification provided by EMS
Training Officer Booe expressed his
appreciation to the Board for their consideration
of proposed program.
The Board discussed
the proposed program presented by Training Officer Booe.
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to approve the proposed Automatic External
Defibrillator Program for Stokes County School System.
Vice Chairman Walker
moved to approve the Automatic External Defibrillator
Program for Stokes County School System. Commissioner Smith seconded and the motion
carried unanimously. (a copy of
the Automatic External Defibrillator Program will by
retained by the EMS Department and the Clerk to the Board)
Closed Session
Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to enter closed session for the following:
· To consult with the Attorney employed or retained by the Public Body in Order to preserve the attorney client privilege between the Attorney and the Public Body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged, and to consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handing or settlement of a claim judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(3).
Commissioner Lankford moved to enter into
closed session for the following:
· To consult with the Attorney employed or retained by the Public Body in Order to preserve the attorney client privilege between the Attorney and the Public Body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged, and to consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handing or settlement of a claim judicial action, mediation, arbitration, or administrative procedure pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(3).
Vice Chairman Walker seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Board returned to the regular March 26th
meeting.
Board Retreat
– Continuation
The Board discussed
scheduling a meeting to continue the Board Retreat to
discuss goals and objectives.
The Board unanimously agreed to schedule a meeting for
the Board Retreat – Continuation on Thursday, March 29th at
2:00 pm.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before
the Board, Chairman Inman
entertained a motion to recess the meeting until Thursday, March 29,
2007 at
2:00 pm.
Commissioner Lankford moved to recess the
meeting until Thursday, March 29, 2007
at 2:00 pm. Commissioner Smith
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
_________________________ _____________________________
Darlene M.
Bullins J. Leon Inman
Clerk to the
Board
Chairman