MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2015 COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM MILLER ROAD OFFICE BUILDING MINUTES MEMBERS PRESENT: Thomas Lucas, Chairman; Bobbie Jones, Vice-Chairman; Commissioners Leslie Atkinson, Bill Blackman, Rob Boyette, Chris Hill and Roger Lucas MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER: Denise Stinagle, County Manager; Ron Hunt, Clerk to the Board; Tiffany Reese, Finance Director; Steve Beaman, County Attorney; and News Media Chairman T. Lucas called the meeting to order PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman T. Lucas led the prayer and pledge of allegiance CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES FOR MEETING HELD DURING DECEMBER Chairman T. Lucas asked if there were any changes to the minutes as presented Action: On a motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Blackman, the Board unanimously approved the minutes as presented. S OF APPRECIATION A. Resolutions of Achievement for Membership in the North Carolina 4-H Honor Club were presented to Daniella Agostini, Randi Gerwatosky, Earon House, and Tyler Sharp. MISS DANIELA AGOSTINI 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H HONOR CLUB WHEREAS, Miss Daniela Agostini has been a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss Agostini s tenure as a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club, she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for her Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and
WHEREAS, Miss Agostini has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Honor Club; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss Agostini s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Miss Daniela Agostini for being selected to be a member of the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Honor Club. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss Agostini on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors. MISS RANDI GERWATOSKY 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H HONOR CLUB WHEREAS, Miss Randi Gerwatosky has been a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss Gerwatosky s tenure as a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club, she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for her Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and WHEREAS, Miss Gerwatosky has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Honor Club; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss Gerwatosky s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Miss Randi Gerwatosky for being selected as a member of the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Honor Club. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss Gerwatosky on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.
MISS EARON HOUSE 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H HONOR CLUB WHEREAS, Miss Earon House has been a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss House s tenure as a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club, she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for her Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and WHEREAS, Miss House has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Honor Club; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss House s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Ms. Earon House for being selected as a member of the 2014 North Carolina 4- H Honor Club. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss House on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors. MR. TYLER SHARP 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H HONOR CLUB WHEREAS, Mr. Tyler Sharp has been a member of the Rock Ridge 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Sharp s tenure as a member of the Rock Ridge 4-H Club, he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sharp has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Honor Club; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Sharp s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Tyler Sharp for being selected as a member of the 2014 North Carolina 4-H
Honor Club. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Sharp on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. B. Resolutions of Achievement for North Carolina 4-H Scholarships were presented to Wyatt Scott, Frank Scott, Earon House, Daniella Agostini, and Tyler Sharp. MR. WYATT SCOTT 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H TEETER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Wyatt Scott has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Scott s tenure as a member of the Lucama 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scott has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Teeter Family Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Scott s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Wyatt Scott for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Teeter Family Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Scott on this achievement and wishes his continued success in all his future endeavors. MR. FRANK SCOTT 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H L. R. HARRILL SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Scott has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Scott s tenure as a member of the Lucama 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Scott has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H L. R. Harrill Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Scott s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Frank Scott for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H L.R. Harrill Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Scott on this achievement and wishes his continued success in all his future endeavors. MR. FRANK SCOTT 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE 4-H LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Scott has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Scott s tenure as a member of the Lucama 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scott has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Southern States Cooperative 4-H Leadership Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Scott s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Frank Scott for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Southern States Cooperative 4-H Leadership Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Scott on this achievement and wishes his continued success in all his future endeavors.
MISS EARON HOUSE 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H DEVELOPMENT FUND SOUTHEAST DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Miss Earon House has been a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss House s tenure as a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for his Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and WHEREAS, Miss House has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Development Fund, Southeast District Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss House s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Miss Earon House for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Development Fund, Southeast District Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss House on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors. MISS EARON HOUSE 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H FARRIS PASS IT ON SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Miss Earon House has been a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss House s tenure as a member of the Kickin Klovers 4-H Club she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for his Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and WHEREAS, Miss House has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina Farris Pass It On 4-H Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss House s achievement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Miss Earon House for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina Farris Pass It On 4-H Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss House on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors. MISS DANIELA AGOSTINI 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H I.O. SCHAUB SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Miss Daniela Agostini has been a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss Agostini s tenure as a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for her Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and WHEREAS, Miss Agostini has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H I.O. Schaub Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss Agostini s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Miss Daniela Agostini for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H I.O. Schaub Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss Agostini on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors. MISS DANIELA AGOSTINI 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H BELINDA HOLSHOUSER HESTER GO GREEN THINK GREEN SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Miss Daniela Agostini has been a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Miss Agostini s tenure as a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club she has not only pledged, but has learned to apply her head to clearer thinking, her heart to greater loyalty, her hands to larger service, her health to better living for her Club, her Community, her County, her Country, and her World; and
WHEREAS, Miss Agostini has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that her knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that she was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Belinda Holshouser Hester Go Green Think Green Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Miss Agostini s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Miss Daniela Agostini for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Belinda Holshouser Hester Go Green Think Green Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Miss Agostini on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors. MR. TYLER SHARP 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H L.R. HARRILL SCHOLARSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Tyler Sharp has been a member of the Rock Ridge 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Sharp s tenure as a member of the Rock Ridge 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Sharp has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H L.R. Harrill Scholarship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Sharp s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Tyler Sharp for being selected as the 2014 North Carolina 4-H L.R. Harrill Scholarship Recipient. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Sharp on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. C. Resolutions of Achievement for the winner of a Gold Medal for North Carolina 4-H Presentations were presented to James Boyce Flowers, II, and Arran Walton.
MR. JAMES BOYCE FLOWERS, II 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H STATE PRESENTATION GOLD MEDAL WHEREAS, Mr. James Boyce Flowers, II has been a member of the Flywheel Electric 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Flowers tenure as a member of the Flywheel Electric 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Flowers has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected as a Gold Medal Winner for his 2014 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Flowers achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. James Boyce Flowers, II for being selected as a Gold Medal Winner for his 2014 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Flowers on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. MR. ARRAN WALTON 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H STATE PRESENTATION GOLD MEDAL WHEREAS, Mr. Arran Walton has been a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Walton s tenure as a member of the Envirothon 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Walton has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected as a Gold Medal Winner for his 2014 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation; and
WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Walton s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Arran Walton for being selected as a Gold Medal Winner for his 2014 North Carolina 4-H State Presentation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Walton on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. D. A Resolution of Achievement for the 2014 North Carolina 4-H Electric Congress was presented to Benji Godwin. MR. BENJI GODWIN 2014 NORTH CAROLINA 4-H ELECTRIC CONGRESS 4-H ELECTRIC PORTFOLIO STATE JR WINNER & DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS TERRITORIAL WINNER WHEREAS, Mr. Benji Godwin has been a member of the Flywheel Electric 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Godwin s tenure as a member of the Flywheel Electric 4-H Club he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hands to larger service, his health to better living for his Club, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Godwin has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that his knowledge of and ability to demonstrate that knowledge that he was selected for his 2014 State Jr Winner & Duke Energy Progress Territorial Winner for his 4-H Electric Portfolio; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Godwin s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Benji Godwin for being selected as the 2014 State Jr Winner & Duke Energy Progress Territorial Winner for his 4-H Electric Portfolio. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Godwin on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. E. Resolutions of Achievement for the 2014 North Carolina State Fair Winners were presented to Sam Brake, Ben Scott and Frank Scott.
MR. SAM BRAKE 2014 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR SENIOR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Sam Brake has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Brake s tenure as a member of Lucama 4-H he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hand to larger service, his health to better living for his Clubs, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brake has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that he has earned a much deserved award at the 2014 North Carolina State Fair, Senior Swine Showmanship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Brake s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Sam Brake for having been recognized as the 2014 North Carolina State Fair as the Senior Swine Showmanship Winner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Brake on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. MR. BEN SCOTT 2014 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR CHAMPION NC BORN & BRED MARKET BARROW WHEREAS, Mr. Ben Scott has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Scott s tenure as a member of Lucama 4-H he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hand to larger service, his health to better living for his Clubs, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scott has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that he has earned a much deserved award at the 2014 North Carolina State Fair, Champion NC Born & Bred Market Barrow; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Scott s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Ben Scott for having been recognized as the 2014 North Carolina State Fair
Champion NC Born & Bred Market Barrow Winner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Scott on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. MR. BEN SCOTT 2014 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR INTERMEDIATE SWINE SHOWMANSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Ben Scott has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Scott s tenure as a member of Lucama 4-H he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hand to larger service, his health to better living for his Clubs, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scott has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that he has earned a much deserved award at the 2014 North Carolina State Fair Intermediate Swine Showmanship; and WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Scott s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Ben Scott for having been recognized as the 2014 North Carolina State Fair Intermediate Swine Showmanship Winner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Scott on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. MR. FRANK SCOTT 2014 NORTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR SENIOR PLUS SWINE SHOWMANSHIP WHEREAS, Mr. Frank Scott has been a member of the Lucama 4-H Club for many years; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Scott s tenure as a member of Lucama 4-H he has not only pledged, but has learned to apply his head to clearer thinking, his heart to greater loyalty, his hand to larger service, his health to better living for his Clubs, his Community, his County, his Country, and his World; and WHEREAS, Mr. Scott has so successfully learned and applied the lessons of 4-H that he has earned a much deserved award at the 2014 North Carolina State Fair Senior Plus Swine Showmanship; and
WHEREAS, it is timely and appropriate that the Board of Commissioners pause and take note of Mr. Scott s achievement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF that it hereby recognizes Mr. Frank Scott for having been recognized as the 2014 North Carolina State Fair Senior Plus Swine Showmanship Winner. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board congratulates Mr. Scott on this achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors. Commissioner Boyette presented the Resolutions of Achievement. He emphasized the importance and significance of these resolutions for the hard work and dedication of the youth. Commissioner Boyette expressed how proud the county was for their accomplishments. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Boyette, the Board unanimously approved the resolutions as presented. PERSONAL APPEARANCES A. Ms. Jennifer Lantz, Economic Development Director, presented the call for public hearing for grading and clearing incentive to Linamar Forgings, Inc. Ms. Lantz asked Commissioners to review the incentive package for Linamar Forgings, Inc. It is a 4 year economic incentive. The county's cost is $125,000 per year for four years. There is also a grading and clearing allowance of $200,000. The company will have 125 jobs with pay ranging $15-$20 per hour. Commissioner Hill asked if the $200,000 was separate or a part of the $125,000? Ms. Lantz stated it was separate and that a separate public hearing is needed. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Blackman, the Board unanimously approved the call for public hearing on February 2 nd for grading and clearing incentive to Linamar Forgings, Inc. B. Mr. Randy Faircloth, Tax Administrator, presented an overview of Revaluation for 2016. Mr. Faircloth reviewed the Revaluation for 2016. He presented commissioners with information regarding public information, time frames, and identification of staff performing the revaluation. Mr. Faircloth explained that he thinks some numbers may come in higher and a significant amount lower but many will be about the same. The main driver is the current market price. Commissioner R. Lucas asked about the use of Pictometry and asked if it is helping with the revaluations and could it help law enforcement officers if they used the images? Mr. Faircloth explained that flyovers are occurring across the county and the images are good. He explained that it helps in the hard to reach areas. Mr. Faircloth stated that while he could not speak for law enforcement that he certainly hoped they would utilize the images to help them. C. Sheriff Calvin Woodard presented a Resolution Adopting a Policy for Mutual Assistance with other Law Enforcement Agencies.
Sheriff Calvin Woodard asked commissioners for a resolution that supports mutual aid from other jurisdictions in the event that the county may need more manpower. ADOPTING A POLICY FOR MUTUAL ASSISTANCE WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statues 160A-288, the governing body of a county may adopt appropriate guidelines for the purpose of mutual assistance with other municipal and county law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, pursuant to said laws, the law enforcement assistance to be rendered authorizes lending officers to work temporarily with officers of the requesting agencies, including in an undercover capacity, and lending equipment and supplies; and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the citizens of Wilson County to adopt a reasonable policy and guidelines whereby reciprocal law enforcement assistance can be both rendered to and obtained from other governmental jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, such reciprocal assistance is necessary for effective law enforcement for the protection of the citizens of Wilson County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE THAT: 1. The Sheriff is hereby authorized to enter into mutual assistance arrangements with other municipal and county law enforcement agencies, provided that the head of the requesting law enforcement agency makes such a request in writing. 2. The Sheriff is hereby authorized to permit officers of the Wilson County Sheriff s Office to work temporarily with officers of the requesting agency, including in an undercover capacity, and the Sheriff may lend such equipment and supplies to requesting agencies as he deems advisable. 3. All such request and authorizations shall be in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 160A-288, as applicable. 4. While working with a requesting agency, an officer shall have the same jurisdiction, powers, rights, privileges and immunities (including those relating to the defense of civil actions and payment of judgments) as the officers of the requesting agency in addition to those the officer normally possesses. 5. While on duty with the requesting agency, an officer shall be subject to the lawful operational commands of the officer s superior officers in the requesting agency, but the officer for personnel and administrative purposes, remain under the control of the officer s own agency, including for purposes of pay. An officer shall furthermore be entitled to worker s compensation and the same benefits to the extent as though he were functioning within the normal scope of the officer s duties. 6. The Sheriff is hereby authorized to enter into mutual assistance agreements with other law enforcement agencies in accordance with such reasonable arrangements, terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the respective heads of the law enforcement agencies. Commissioner Jones asked about private citizens having the authority to detain someone? She stated that she had read that in the materials.
Sheriff Woodard explained a citizen would have to use reasonable force to detain the individual until a law enforcement officer arrived. He also stated that this resolution helps to cover law enforcement officers and it provides additional support. Commissioner Hill asked if other law enforcement departments do the same? Sheriff Woodard replied that they do follow the same guidelines. His goal is for us to have agreements with surrounding counties and the city. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Boyette, seconded by Commissioner R. Lucas, the Board unanimously approved the Resolution as presented. D. Ms. Teresa Ellen, Health Department Director, shared an Annual Review of Accomplishments for 2014. Ms. Ellen explained she has completed her first year as health director and she appreciates her staff efforts toward this successful year. She explained they have had numerous improvements in customer service, accountability and improved the availability of reports. Revenues have improved in the clinics by 42%. In WIC patient wait times have decreased by 50%. All services are now available 5 days per week instead of on different dates and times. Ms. Ellen explained other efficiencies and provided a more detailed report to commissioners. Commissioner Boyette stated he feels Ms. Ellen and staff deserve a resolution of appreciation for their hard work and dedication for the improvements and efficiencies. Action: E. Ms. Tiffany Reese, Finance Director, presented an amended contract with Martin Starnes & Associates and budget amendments for consideration. Ms. Reese presented an amended contract with the county's auditing firm. Commissioner Hill asked if funds had been appropriated for this? Ms. Denise Stinagle stated yes that this is just an amendment. Ms. Reese explained that it is needed to move forward for our financial statement processing. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Blackman, the Board unanimously approved the amended contract with Martin Starnes & Associates. Ms. Reese presented budget amendments. Department of Social Services Increase 12 5310 5310 33028 93.778 Medical Assistance 350,000 Increase 12 5310 5310 41990 Contract Labor 350,000 Budget Amendment is for additional federal revenue generated based on 75% reimbursement for Medicaid administrative costs. The additional revenue was approved to provide additional support for counties in
the implementation of NCFAST. Contract labor is being utilized to assist with the conversion from the old to the new system. Increase 12-5310-5310-33072 Child Welfare State in Home 31,048 Increase 12-5310-5310-41210 Salaries 31,048 We are requesting the following budget amendment as additional funds have been received from the State. This budget amendment is for Child Welfare State in Home Expansion. This is 100% state funding allocated for child welfare in-home services to provide and coordinate interventions and services that focus on child safety and protection, family preservation and the prevention of further abuse or neglect. Public Library Increase 27 6110 38006 Library Donations & Gifts 1,065 Increase 27 6110 42460 Materials 1,065 To budget library donations received through 12/23/14. No County Funds. Soil Conservation Increase 10 4960 38000 Solid Conservation Award Donation 400 Increase 10 4960 44491 Award Banquet 400 To budget Soil Conservation donations received. No County Funds. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Blackman, seconded by Commissioner Atkinson, the Board unanimously approved the budget amendments as presented. OTHER MATTERS A. The bids for 1010 Atlantic Street, East in the amount of $7,000 and 405 West Hines Street in the amount of $7,000 has not been raised in the 10 day advertisement. The Board may now consider accepting the bids. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Boyette, seconded by Commissioner Hill, the Board unanimously approved the bids as presented. B. The following vehicle needs to be declared surplus: 1996 Toyota Corolla, VIN 2334. This was presented for the Board s consideration. Action: On a motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Atkinson, the Board unanimously approved the vehicle to be declared surplus. CHAIRMAN S REPORT A. The Essentials of County Government is scheduled for February 18-19, 2015 in New Bern. If you are interested contact the County Manager s Office. Five commissioners have committed to attend this event. MANAGER S REPORT A. The Unified Development Ordinance Training is scheduled for Monday, January 26 th. It will be held at Miller Road and will begin at 7:30 pm.
B. Wilson Community College will have a public forum to begin the president search on January 14 th t 3:00 pm and 5:15 pm in the auditorium C. The EMS Committee will meet Thursday, January 15 th at 5:15 pm at the Emergency Services Service Facility. D. We will begin holding work sessions for Commissioners on Thursday prior to your first Monday meeting. The Meeting in February will be Thursday, February 26 th at 5:30 pm in the Miller Road Conference Room. E. NCACC of Showing and Sharing Day ADJOURNMENT By consensus of the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Clerk to the Board