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09-18-2023 Agenda Packet BOCPERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA 304 South Morgan Street, Room 215 Roxboro, NC 27573-5245 336-597-1720 Fax 336-599-1609 September 18, 2023 9:00am This meeting will convene in Room 215 of the County Office Building. CALL TO ORDER………………………………………………….. Chairman Powell INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM #1 (pgs. 3-4) Consideration of Approval to Finance a Portion of the Cost of Certain Improvements to Public School Facilities………………………… Amy Wehrenberg PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM #2 (pgs. 5-7) Consideration of Approval to Submit the FY25 Community Transportation Program Application…....................... Mitch Fleig ITEM #3 (pgs. 8-13) Consideration to Grant or Deny Approval to Submit the FY25 Community Transportation Program Application. ……………..... Chairman Powell INFORMAL COMMENTS The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10-minute segment which is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens of this county on issues, other than those issues for which a public hearing has been scheduled. The time will be divided equally among those wishing to comment. 1 It is requested that any person who wishes to address the Board, register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the meeting. ITEM #4 DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A.Approval of Minutes of September 5, 2023 (pgs.14-25),B.Budget Amendment # 6 (pgs.26-27),C.Budget Amendment # 7 (pgs.28-32),D.Person County Health Department Fee Request (pgs.33-34),E.Contract for School Nursing Services between Person County and Person County School System (pgs.35-43),F.FY2024 ROAP Distribution Authorization (pgs.44-46), andG.Letter of Support for Durham County and City of Durham’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Application (pgs.47-49) NEW BUSINESS: ITEM #5 (pgs.50-67) Duke Energy Update ………………………………………. Elizabeth Townsend ITEM #6 (pgs.68-69) Person Industries/Materials Recovery Facility Merger and Renovations Bid Summary and Contract Award …………………. Amanda Everett CHAIRMAN’S REPORT MANAGER’S REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION #1 A motion to enter into Closed Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney Ellis Hankins, and Finance Director Amy Wehrenberg. Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed appropriate by the Board. 2 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: Public Hearing – Consideration of Whether to Finance a Portion of the Cost of Certain Improvements to Public School Facilities Summary of Information: The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public feedback on the County’s plans to: (1) enter into an installment financing contract in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000 to finance improvements to Person High School that include, but are not limited to, safety and accessibility improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, security improvements to the interior and exterior of the School, and removal of parking areas on the north and east sides of the School, and (2) execute and deliver a deed of trust, security agreement and fixture filing related to the County’s fee simple interest in the real property on which the School is located, together with the improvements thereon. The Mortgaged Property is located at 1010 Ridge Road, Roxboro, North Carolina 27573. The Mortgaged Property will be mortgaged under the Deed of Trust. The Contract and the Deed of Trust permit the County to enter into amendments to finance additional projects using the Mortgaged Property as collateral and the County may or may not grant additional collateral in connection with such amendments. On payment by the County of all installment payments due under the Contract, including any future amendments to finance or refinance projects, the Deed of Trust and any lien created thereunder will terminate and the County’s title to the Mortgaged Property will be unencumbered. No further action on this matter is required at this meeting. The Board will consider a final resolution regarding the above-described financing at the next Board meeting. Recommended Action: To hold the public hearing Submitted By: Amy Wehrenberg, Finance Director 3 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the County of Person, North Carolina (the “County”) is considering (1) entering into an installment financing contract in an amount not to exceed $13,000,000 (the “Contract”) to finance improvements to Person High School (the “School”) that include, but are not limited to, safety and accessibility improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, security improvements to the interior and exterior of the School, and removal of parking areas on the north and east sides of the School (collectively, the “2023 Projects”) and (2) executing and delivering a deed of trust, security agreement and fixture filing (the “Deed of Trust”) related to the County’s fee simple interest the real property on which the School is located, together with the improvements thereon (collectively, the “Mortgaged Property”). The Mortgaged Property is located at 1010 Ridge Road, Roxboro, North Carolina 27573. The Mortgaged Property will be mortgaged under the Deed of Trust. The Con-tract and the Deed of Trust permit the County to enter into amendments to finance additional projects using the Mortgaged Property as collateral and the County may or may not grant additional collateral in connection with such amendments. On payment by the County of all installment payments due under the Contract, includ- ing any future amendments to finance or refinance projects, the Deed of Trust and any lien created thereunder will terminate and the County’s title to the Mortgaged Property will be unencumbered. All interested persons please take notice that, pursuant to Sections 160A-20 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board will hold a public hearing concerning the approval of the execution and delivery of the Contract and the financing of the 2023 Projects. The public hearing will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., or shortly thereafter, in the Commissioners’ Boardroom, Room 215, in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, North Carolina. All interested parties are invited to present comments thereon at the public hearing. Substantial changes may occur to the request, based on comments from the public hearing. The Board reserves the right to recess the public hearing at an-other place and time. Written comments received by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023 will be considered and may be addressed to Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board, 304 S. Morgan Street, Room 212, Roxboro NC 27573. Michele Solomon Clerk to the Person County Board of Commissioners 9/7/2023 4 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18,2023 Agenda Title: Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval to Submit the FY25 Community Transportation Program Application Summary of Information: A public hearing will be held to consider the FY25 Community Transportation Program application for federal and state funding and commitment of local share funds. A public hearing is required as part of the application process. This is an annual request. The Community Transportation Program supports transportation programs operating in Person County and provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are provided using Light Transit Buses (LTV’s) operated by the Person Area Transportation System (PATS). PATS is requesting replacement of three LTV buses in FY25. Due to supply shortages, PATS did not receive replacement vehicles in FY22. Two busses are on order from FY23 funds. Three vehicles will be ordered in FY24. Also included in this application is replacement of the security system in twelve of the fourteen vehicles. The total estimated amount requested is for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 NOTE: The local share amount is subject to State funding availability. Project Total Amount Local Share Administrative $208,260 $31,239 (15%) Capital (Vehicles & Other) $411,355 $41,136 (10%) TOTAL PROJECT $619,615 $72,375 Recommended Action: Recommends the board hold the public hearing and approve the local share in the amount of $62,251 for FY25. Submitted By: Mitch Fleig, Public Transportation Director 5 6 FY 2025 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Last Updated: 04/03/2023 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof. This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed FY2025 Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 6, 2023. The public hearing will be held on September 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Room 215 of the Person County Office Building located at 304 S Morgan St. Roxboro, NC before the Person County Board of Commissioners. Those interested in attending the public hearing and needing either auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or a language translator should contact Mitch Fleig on or before September 15, 2023, at telephone number 336-597-1771 or via email at mfleig@personcountync.gov. The Community Transportation Program provides assistance to coordinate existing transportation programs operating in Person County as well as provides transportation options and services for the communities within this service area. These services are currently provided using demand response, subscription and trip referrals. Services are rendered by utilizing ADA equipped vans and Light Transit Vehicles by Person Area Transportation System (PATS). The total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. NOTE: Local share amount is subject to State funding availability. Project Total Amount Local Share Administrative $ 208,260 $ 31,239 (15%) Capital (Vehicles & Other) $ 411,355 $ 41,136 (10%) TOTAL PROJECT $ 619,615 $72,375 $619,615 Total Funding Request $72,375 Total Local Share This application may be inspected at the Transportation Office, 303 S. Morgan St. Roxboro, NC from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Written comments should be directed to Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Michele Solomon at 304 S. Morgan St. Rm 212 Roxboro, NC 27573 by September 15, 2023 End of Notice Note: AN ORIGINAL COPY of the published Public Hearing Notice must be attached to a signed Affidavit of Publication. Both the Public Hearing Notice and the Affidavit of Publication must be submitted with the grant application. 7 FY 2025 LOCAL SHARE CERTIFICATION FOR FUNDING Page 1 of 2 Last Updated: 04/03/2023 FY 2025 LOCAL SHARE CERTIFICATION FOR FUNDING Person County (Legal Name of Applicant) Requested Funding Amounts Project Total Amount Local Share** 5311 Administrative $ 208,260 $ 31,239 (15%) 5311 Operating (No State Match) $ $ (50%) 5310 Operating (No State Match) $ $ (50%) Combined Capital $ 411,355 $ 41,136 (10%) Mobility Management $ $ (50%) 5310 Capital Purchase of Service $ $ (10%) ConCPT $ $ (50%) Capital Cost of Contracting $ $ ( %) Traveler’s Aid $ $ (50%) __________________ $ $ (__%) __________________ $ $ (__%) __________________ $ $ (__%) Funding programs covered are 5311, 5310, 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities, 5307 (Small fixed route, regional, and consolidated urban-rural systems) TOTAL $ 619,615 $ 72,375 Total Funding Requests Total Local Share **NOTE: Applicants should be prepared for the entire Local Share amount in the event State funding is not available. The Local Share is available from the following sources: Source of Funds Apply to Grant Amount Local Funds 5311 Administrative $ 31,239 Local Funds Combined Capital $ 41,136 $ $ $ $ 8 FY 2025 LOCAL SHARE CERTIFICATION FOR FUNDING Page 2 of 2 Last Updated: 04/03/2023 $ $ TOTAL $ 72,375 ** Fare box revenue is not an applicable source for local share funding I, the undersigned representing (Legal Name of Applicant) Person County do hereby certify to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, that the required local funds for the FY2025 Community Transportation Program and 5307 Governors Apportionment will be available as of July 1, 2024, which has a period of performance of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. _________________________________________ Signature of Authorized Official Katherine Cathey County Manager Type Name and Title of Authorized Official Date 9 FY 2025 PROGRAM RESOLUTION Page 1 of 2 Last Updated: 04/03/2023 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION FY 2025 RESOLUTION Section 5311 (including ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof. Applicant seeking permission to apply for Public Transportation Program funding, enter into agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, provide the necessary assurances and the required local match. A motion was made by (Board Member’s Name) and seconded by (Board Member’s Name or N/A, if not required) for the adoption of the following resolution, and upon being put to a vote was duly adopted. WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) as the agency responsible for administering federal and state public transportation funds; and WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation will apply for a grant from the US Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration and receives funds from the North Carolina General Assembly to provide assistance for rural public transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to provide grant monies to local agencies for the provision of rural, small urban, and urban public transportation services consistent with the policy requirements of each funding source for planning, community and agency involvement, service design, service alternatives, training and conference participation, reporting and other requirements (drug and alcohol testing policy and program, disadvantaged business enterprise program, and fully allocated costs analysis); and WHEREAS, the funds applied for may be Administrative, Operating, Planning, or Capital funds and will have different percentages of federal, state, and local funds. WHEREAS, non-Community Transportation applicants may apply for funding for “purchase-of-service” projects under the Capital Purchase of Service budget, Section 5310 program. WHEREAS, (Legal Name of Applicant) Person County hereby assures and certifies that it will provide the required local matching funds; that its staff has the technical capacity to implement and manage the project(s), prepare required reports, obtain required training, attend meetings and conferences; and agrees to comply with the federal and state statutes, regulations, executive orders, Section 5333 (b) Warranty, and all administrative 10 FY 2025 PROGRAM RESOLUTION Page 2 of 2 Last Updated: 04/03/2023 requirements related to the applications made to and grants received from the Federal Transit Administration, as well as the provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18, U. S. C. WHEREAS, the applicant has or will provide all annual certifications and assurances to the State of North Carolina required for the project; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the (Authorized Official’s Title)* County Manager of (Name of Applicant’s Governing Body) Person County is hereby authorized to submit grant application (s) for federal and state funding in response to NCDOT’s calls for projects, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to provide rural, small urban, and urban public transportation services. I (Certifying Official’s Name)* (Certifying Official’s Title) do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the (Name of Applicant’s Governing Board) duly held on the day of , . Signature of Certifying Official *Note that the authorized official, certifying official, and notary public should be three separate individuals. Seal Subscribed and sworn to me (date) Notary Public * Printed Name and Address My commission expires (date) Affix Notary Seal Here 11 FY 2025 PUBLIC HEARING RECORD Last Updated: 04/03/2023 PUBLIC HEARING RECORD Important – A public hearing MUST be conducted whether or not requested by the Public. Section 5311 (including ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof. APPLICANT: Person County DATE: September 18, 2023 PLACE: TIME: How many BOARD MEMBERS attended the public hearing? How many members of the PUBLIC attended the public hearing? Public Attendance Surveys (Attached) (Offered at Public Hearing but none completed) I, the undersigned, representing (Legal Name of Applicant) do hereby certify to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, that a Public Hearing was held as indicated above and During the Public Hearing (NO public comments) (Public Comments were made and meeting minutes will be submitted after board approval) The estimated date for board approval of meeting minutes is: Signature or Clerk to the Board Printed Name and Title Date Affix Seal Here 12 FY 2025 VOLUNTARY TITLE VI PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Last Updated: 04/03/2023 VOLUNTARY TITLE VI PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NC DOT) to gather statistical data regarding participants and beneficiaries of the agency’s federal-aid programs and activities. NC DOT collects information on race, color, national origin and gender of the attendees to this public meeting to ensure the inclusion of all segments of the population impacted by a proposed project. NCDOT wishes to clarify that this information gathering process is completely voluntary and that you are not required to disclose the statistical data requested to participate in this meeting. This form is a public document used to collect data, only. The completed forms will be held on file at the North Carolina Department of Transportation. For Further information regarding this process please contact the NCDOT Title VI Program at telephone number 919.508.1808 or email at titlevi@ncdot.gov. After completing this form, please fold and place it inside the designated box on the registration table. Thank you for your cooperation. Project Name: Date: Meeting Location: Name (please print) Gender: Male Female General ethnic identification categories (check one) Caucasian Hispanic American American Indian/Alaskan Native African American Asian/Pacific Islander Other: ________________________ Color: National Origin: 13 September 5, 2023 1 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Gordon Powell Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager C. Derrick Sims Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board Kyle W. Puryear S. Ellis Hankins, County Attorney Charlie Palmer Jason Thomas The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in regular session on Monday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC. Chairman Powell called the meeting to order. Commissioner Thomas offered an invocation, and Commissioner Palmer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve the agenda. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH: Library Advisory Board Chair Charles Harvey read a Proclamation proclaiming September 2023 as Library Card Sign-Up Month in Person County. A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to adopt a Proclamation declaring September as Library Card Sign-Up Month. 14 September 5, 2023 2 15 September 5, 2023 3 PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER AS PREPAREDNESS MONTH: Director of Emergency Services Thom Schwalenberg read a Proclamation proclaiming September 2023 as Preparedness Month in Person County. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to adopt a Proclamation declaring September as Preparedness Month. 16 September 5, 2023 4 PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING/MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION RZ-01-23, A REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT, DAVID DICKERSON, TO REZONE ±19.35-ACRE OF A ±24.35- ACRE SITE (SUBJECT PROPERTY), WITH ONE UNIFIED ZONING DESIGNATION: A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to open the duly advertised public hearing for Rezoning/Map Amendment Application RZ-01-23, a request by the Applicant, David Dickerson, to rezone ±19.35-acre of a ±24.35-acre site (Subject Property), with one unified zoning designation. Planning & Zoning Director Chris Bowley shared the following presentation for the Rezoning/Map Amendment Application RZ-01-23. 17 September 5, 2023 5 18 September 5, 2023 6 19 September 5, 2023 7 20 September 5, 2023 8 21 September 5, 2023 9 22 September 5, 2023 10 There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in favor of or in opposition to the public hearing for Rezoning/Map Amendment Application RZ-01-23, a request by the Applicant, David Dickerson, to rezone ±19.35-acre of a ±24.35-acre site (Subject Property), with one unified zoning designation. A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to close the public hearing for Rezoning/Map Amendment Application RZ-01-23, a request by the Applicant, David Dickerson, to rezone ±19.35-acre of a ±24.35-acre site (Subject Property), with one unified zoning designation. CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REZONING/MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION RZ-01-23, A REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT, DAVID DICKERSON, TO REZONE ±19.35-ACRE OF A ±24.35-ACRE SITE (SUBJECT PROPERTY), WITH ONE UNIFIED ZONING DESIGNATION A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve Rezoning/Map Amendment Application RZ-01-23 and find it is consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan that supports an existing business and economic development in the public’s interest; specifically, Guiding Principle 2.1 – to designate sufficient developable land and sites to support economic growth and Guiding Principle 2.2 – to identify opportunities for the adaptive reuse of legacy manufacturing/industrial sites. INFORMAL COMMENTS: There were no comments from the public. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to approve the Consent Agenda with the following items: A. Approval of Minutes of August 21, 2023, B. Budget Amendment # 5, C. Preliminary Resolution and Call for Public Hearing – Financing of Certain School Public School Facilities, D. DSS Attorney Contracts, E. Roxboro Community Redevelopment Corporation FY24 Funding Agreement, and F. Person County Museum of History FY24 Funding Agreement 23 September 5, 2023 11 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Powell had no report. MANAGER’S REPORT: County Manager Katherine Cathey had no report. COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS: Vice Chairman Sims reported that on August 24, 25 and 26, he and the County Manager attended the NC Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference. While at the conference, they attended several sessions and stated that they were very informative. One of the sessions was the Wake County Fire and EMS New Day Recruitment and Retention. Vice Chairman Sims stated that he has spoken with Manager Cathey, and he would like to give a full report, at a date to be determined, on some of the sessions that he attended, as it will be beneficial for all to hear. Vice Chairman Sims reported that he had the opportunity to speak at a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 31 at The Roxboro Building that is owned by Jay and Gay Poindexter. Three merchants had a ribbon cutting at the same time, The Butcher’s Daughter Market and Deli, The Commonplace Studio and Collective, and Unsalted Farm II Home Décor and Gifts. Vice Chairman Sims extended appreciation and thanks to the Poindexters for investing in our community and uptown Roxboro, as well as the support that they provide to us every day. Vice Chairman Sims thanked Allison Satterfield with The Butcher’s Daughter Market and Deli for furnishing food. It was a great event and many people came out to support these merchants. Vice Chairman Sims stated that we are very fortunate to see uptown start to revitalize and to see more foot traffic. Vice Chairman Sims stated that more foot traffic equals economic development and economic growth. Commissioner Palmer shared that it was a privilege and honor that he and the other Commissioners as well as the incoming clerk were able to attend the previous clerk’s retirement ceremony last week and it was well received. Commissioner Palmer wished the previous clerk, Brenda Reaves, well in her retirement. Commissioner Palmer stated that the Commissioners are here for the incoming clerk, Michele Solomon, should she need anything. Commissioner Thomas shared that there will be a Patriot’s Day Ceremony at Veterans Park at 10 am on Saturday. There was no report from Commissioner Puryear. 24 September 5, 2023 12 CLOSED SESSION #1 A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to enter into Closed Session # 1 at 7:20 p.m. per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney Ellis Hankins, Finance Director Amy Wehrenberg, PCC President Dr. Pamela G. Senegal, and PCC Chief Financial Officer Larry Coleman. Chairman Powell called the Closed Session #1 to order at 7:21 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to return to open session at 8:31 p.m. CLOSED SESSION #2 A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to enter into Closed Session #2 at 8:33 p.m. per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4) for the purpose of discussion of matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the county (economic development) with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney Ellis Hankins, and Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch. Chairman Powell called the Closed Session #2 to order at 8:33 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to return to open session at 8:59 p.m. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:59 p.m. _____________________________ ______________________________ Michele Solomon Gordon Powell Clerk to the Board Chairman (Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval). 25 9/18/2023 Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund General Government (166,909) Public Safety 485,707 Transportation 37,394 Culture & Recreation 9,494 Human Services 113,835 Environmental Protection 672 Transfer to Other Funds 8,400 REVENUES General Fund Intergovernmental Revenues 485,348 Other Revenues 3,245 EXPENDITURES PI & MRF Fund Community Rehab Program Services 8,400 REVENUES PI & MRF Fund Transfers from Other Funds 8,400 Explanation: Account Number Account Description $Revenues incr. (decr.) (cr.) dr. $Expenditures incr. (decr.) dr. (cr.) 1004122-445000 Human Resources-Insurance (200,532) 1004121-445000 IT Insurance 3,647 1004140-445000 Tax Insurance 1,680 1004260-445000 General Services Insurance 11,424 1004310-445000 Sheriff Insurance 66,620 1004350-445000 Inspections Insurance 2,688 1004370-445000 EMS Insurance 20,123 1004375-445000 Fire Admin Insurance 2,016 1004380-445000 Animal Serv Insurance 1,479 1004520-445000 PATS Insurance 37,394 1004960-445000 Soil & Water Conservation 672 1006120-445000 P&R Insurance 5,586 BUDGET AMENDMENT #6 Distribute cost of vehicle insurance from the Human Resources Department (-$200,532) to various County departments in the General Fund ($200,532) and the Person Industries Fund ($8,400); recognize insurance proceeds in General Services ($3,145) for repair of EMS bay door; recognize two Emergency Management grants for IC Technology Project ($198,455) and Emergency Shelter Switch Generator ($194,326); receive donation in Department of Social Services ($100) for Foster Care Program; and appropriate state funding received in DSS for LIEAP ($29,048) and Crisis Intervention Programs ($63,519). BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL 26 1006121-445000 Mayo Insurance 2,228 1009820-400005 Transfer to Fleet Management Fund 13,727 1009820-400012 Transfer to Health Fund 8,400 1009820-400015 Transfer to Library Fund 1,680 1009820-400019 Transfer to DSS 12,768 1009821-401023 Transfer to PI 8,400 10570-390010 Transfer from General Fund 13,727 1054125-445000 Fleet Insurance 13,727 12070-390010 Transfer from General Fund 8,400 1205110-445000 Health Insurance 4,704 1205180-445000 Env Health Insurance 3,696 15070-390010 Transfer from General Fund 1,680 1506110-445000 Library Insurance 1,680 19070-390010 Transfer from General Fund 12,768 1905310-445000 DSS Insurance 12,768 23070-398010 Transfer from General Fund 8,400 2305280-445000 PI Insurance 8,400 100-389890 Miscellanous Revenues 3,145 1004260-435100 General Services-Maint & Repair-Building 3,145 10025-335280 EM-Technology Project Grant 198,455 1004380-428780 EM-IC Technology Project 198,455 10025-335290 EM-Transfer Switch Generator 194,326 1004330-428790 EM-Shelter Transfer Switch Generator 194,326 19050-378540 DSS-Donations 100 1905380-537000 DSS-Foster Care Expenditure 100 19050-378480 DSS-LIEAP Revenue 29,048 1905380-509500 DSS-LIEAP Expenditure 29,048 19050-378470 DSS-Crisis Intervention Revenue 63,519 1905380-509000 DSS-Crisis Intervention Expenditure 63,519 Totals 533,568 533,568 27 9/18/2023 Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund General Government 752,901 Public Safety 1,037,718 Economic and Physical Development 39,252 Environmental Protection 103,535 Transportation 314,102 Cultural & Recreation 97,580 Human Services 1,230,949 REVENUES General Fund Intergovernmental Revenues 543,885 Fund Balance Appropriated 3,032,152 EXPENDITURES Capital Investment Reserve Fund School Lottery Expense (445,820) School Capital Expense 273,127 PCC Capital Expense 51,027 REVENUES Capital Investment Reserve Fund School Lottery Proceeds (445,820) Fund Balance Appropriated 324,154 EXPENDITURES Person Industries & MRF Fund Community Rehab Prog Sservices 2,168 Material Recovery Facility 2,499 REVENUES Person Industries & MRF Fund Fund Balance Appropriated 4,667 EXPENDITURES Fire District Tax Fund 176,805 REVENUES Fire District Tax Fund Fund Balance Appropriated 176,805 EXPENDITURES Economic Catalyst Fund 775,979 REVENUES Economic Catalyst Fund Fund Balance Appropriated 775,979 EXPENDITURES Water & Sewer Reserve Fund 1,000,000 REVENUES Water & Sewer Reserve Fund Fund Balance Appropriated 1,000,000 EXPENDITURES Stormwater Fund 359,461 REVENUES Stormwater Fund Fund Balance Appropriated 359,461 BUDGET AMENDMENT #7 28 Explanation: BUDGET DETAIL Account Number Account Description $Revenues incr. (decr.) (cr.) dr. $Expenditures incr. (decr.) dr. (cr.) PO Carryforwards: General Fund: 10090-399991 General Fund-FBA 1,495,077 100-4121-432000-20- IT-Telephone 19,200 100-4121-426500-20- IT-Spec Supp/Serv-Network 7,402 100-4122-426000-20- HR-County Wellness Promo 2,200 100-4122-431100-20- HR-Travel-Meetings/Conferences 1,200 100-4122-431300-20- HR-Employee Training 4,800 100-4122-426000-20- HR-County Wellness Promo 9,545 100-4122-430000-20- HR-Contracted Services 115,875 100-4130-419000-20- Finance-Professional Services 5,224 100-4130-431100-20- Finance-Travel-Meetings/Conferences 1,150 100-4130-420000-20- Finance-Supplies & Operating Expenses 4,000 100-4130-446000-20- Finance-Cap Out $750 To $4999 1,685 100-4130-431500-20- Finance-Dues And Subscriptions 1,000 100-4160-420000-20- Courts-Supplies & Operating Expenses 1,174 100-4170-431200-20- Elections-Board Member Exense 1,575 100-4180-430120-20- ROD-Contract Services/ARPA 316,659 100-4260-435100-20- General Services-Maint & Repair/Bldg & Grounds 3,054 100-4260-444000-20- General Services-Service & Maint Contracts 1,775 100-4260-435400-20- General Services-Maint & Repair/Spec Projects 47,061 100-4260-430000-20- General Services-Contracted Services 3,182 100-4260-435100-20- General Services-Maint & Repair/Bldg & Grounds 87,000 100-4310-428100-25- Sheriff-Spec Supp/Serv - Great Program 1,500 100-4310-454000-25- Sheriff-Cap Out Vehicles 121,829 100-4310-431300-25- Sheriff-Employee Training 2,433 100-4320-430000-25- Jail-Contracted Services 8,360 100-4320-419200-25- Jail-Prof Serv-Medical 12,102 100-4320-422100-25- Jail Provisions 4,000 100-4325-421200-25- Emergency Communications-Uniforms 801 100-4325-430000-25- Emergency Communications-Contracted Services 1,872 100-4325-446000-25- Emergency Communications-Cap Out $750 To $4999 820 100-4330-430000-25- Emg-Mgt-Contracted Services 1,682 100-4330-435300-25- Emg-Mgt-Maint & Repair/Vehicles 8,376 100-4330-420000-25- Emg-Mgt-Supplies & Operating Expenses 3,580 100-4350-431100-25- Inpections-Travel-Meetings/Conferences 1,142 100-4370-421200-25- EMS-Uniforms 708 100-4370-420000-25- EMS-Supplies & Operating Expenses 11,800 100-4370-430000-25- EMS-Contracted Services 12,400 100-4370-430104-25- EMS-Qtly IGT Payments 9,618 Carryforward of purchase orders and commitments outstanding as of June 30, 2023. The amount of fund balance appropriation for the General Fund ($3,032,152) required for outstanding commitments exceeds what was required in the prior year by almost $1.3M. This is primarily due to purchase commitments of ambulances and PATS vehicles, carryover of DSS medicaid expansion funds received in June 2023, and remaining contractual funds for the Register of Deeds' Digital Imaging Project. Carrying forward remaining grant proceeds for the Sheriff's FY22 BVP ($6,902) and FY23 GCC ($23,520) Grants, PATS Capital Grant for the purchase of vehicles ($202,300), Soil & Water Department's StRAP Grant ($63,000), and Health Department's Communicable Disease Grant ($248,163). Reducing School Lottery budget (-$445,820) to reflect completion of all but one project in FY23. Fund balance for carryforwards in the Other Funds ($2,641,066) increased by $2M, largely from incomplete projects including the North Park Site Project in the Economic Catalyst Fund, the Western Sewer Project for the City of Roxboro in the Water & Sewer Reserve Fund, and the IAIA Project in the Stormwater Fund. 29 100-4370-454000-25- EMS-Cap Out Vehicles 310,150 100-4370-455000-25-EMS-Cap Out Equip $5000+12,189 100-4520-429312-35-PATS Reimbursement Grant 12,378 100-4521-454000-35-PATS-Cap Out Vehicles 210,500 100-4530-435100-35-Airport-Maint & Repair/Bldg & Grounds 2,912 100-4910-430000-40-Planning & Zoning-Contracted Services 34,494 100-4920-419000-40-EDC-Professional Services 4,000 100-4920-431300-40-EDC-Employee Training 250 100-6120-430000-55-Parks & Rec-Contract Services 223 100-6122-420000-55-Kirby-Supplies & Operating Expenses 792 100-6122-430000-55-Kirby-Contracted Services 64,970 100-6122-435100-55-Kirby-Maint & Repair/Bldg & Grounds 700 100-6122-435100-55-Kirby-Maint & Repair/Bldg & Grounds 2,800 100-6123-430000-55-SportsPlex-Contracted Services 935 11090-399991 IT Tech Fund-FBA 118,140 110-4121-425200-20-IT Tech-Dept Tech Requests 93,415 110-4121-435200-20-IT Tech-Maint & Repair/Equipment 6,400 110-4121-426510-20-IT-Cybersecurity 18,325 12090-399991 Health Fund-FBA 39,750 120-5180-454000-50-Cap Out Vehicles 36,000 120-5180-446000-50-Cap Out $750 To $4999 3,750 15090-399991 Library-FBA 20,313 150-6110-420000-55-Library-Supplies & Operating Expenses 8,810 150-6110-420420-55-Library-SA-Non-Recurring Expenditures 11,503 17090-399991 Law Enforcement Restricted Fund-FBA 11,424 170-4311-455200-25-LEC-Fed-Cap Out Equip $5000+9,480 170-4311-429030-25-LEC Restr-Fed Seiz/Forf-Spec Supp/Serv 1,944 19050-399991 DSS-FBA 140,652 190-5310-454000-50-Cap Out Vehicles 62,240 190-5310-426050-50-Spec Supp/Serv-Data Storage 78,412 23090-399991 PI & MRF Fund-FBA 2,499 230-5281-420000-45-MRF-Supplies & Operating Expenses 2,499 25090-399991 Fire District Tax Fund-FBA 175,121 250-4377-460931-25-OSBM-VFD's Grant-2023 175,121 28090-399991 Economic Catalyst FBA 453,591 280-4920-429990-40-GLF SITE/N. Park Site 453,591 62090-399991 Stormwater Fund-FBA 13,000 620-4820-449902-45-Reserve/IAIA SW Projects 13,000 Other Carryforwards: 10090-399991 General Fund-Fund Balance Appropriation 579,039 10025-333263 Sheriff-2023 GCC Grant 23,520 10035-337231 PATS-Capital Grant 202,300 10045-340332 Soil & Water-SWC StRAP Grant 63,000 1004130-420000 Sheriff-Supplies 3,375 1004310-426416 Sheriff-2023 GCC Grant Exp 23,520 1004310-428110 Sheriff-Shop w/Sheriff Program 4,454 1004310-428115 Sheriff-Project Lifesaver 2,000 30 1004310-428220 Sheriff-NCACC Brush Guards Grant 787 1004370-428740 EMS-Race Car Grant 10,810 1004370-454000 EMS-Cap Out Vehicles 441,975 1004380-420000 Animal Services-Supplies 602 1004520-429310 PATS-Cares Transport 88,312 1004915-420000 GIS-Supplies 508 1004960-449910 Soil & Water-SWC District Grant 25,731 1004960-449920 Soil & Water-SWC District Grant-Equipment 14,804 1004960-449922 Soil & Water-SWC StRAP Grant Exp 63,000 1005200-462360 Mental Health-Community Projects 182,782 1006120-426095 P&R-Charters of Freedom 4,099 1006121-435310 P&R-Mayo/Duke Grant 1,100 12050-369235 Health-Communicable Disease 248,163 1205110-430000 Health-Contract Services 248,163 12090-399991 Health Fund-Fund Balance Appropriation 70,554 1205180-430000 Environmental Health-Contract Services 70,554 15090-399991 Library-FBA 1,648 1506110-420000 Library-Supplies 369 1506110-420420 Library-Non-Recurring Exp 1,279 17090-399991 LEC Restricted FBA 6,507 17025-333246 Sheriff-2022 BVP Grant 6,902 1704311-467662 LEC Restricted 2022 BVP Grant 13,409 19090-399991 DSS Fund-Fund Balance Appropriation 549,048 1905310-421000 DSS-Medicaid Expansion 246,060 1905310-426050 Spec Supp/Serv-Data Storage 204,809 1905310-426070 DSS-Disaster Exp 2,082 1905310-435000 DSS-Contract Services/Temp Staff 4,376 1905310-446000 Cap Outlay $750 to $4999 5,195 1905310-455000 Cap Outlay Equipment $5000+ 9,286 1905380-506600 DSS-Special Children Adopt Fund 75,571 1905380-526000 Misc. General Assistance 697 1905380-537000 Foster Care Donations 972 CIF FUND: 21090-399991 CIF Fund-Fund Balance Appropriation 324,154 2105921-462700 CIF Fund-PCC Capital 51,027 2105911-462700 CIF Fund-School Capital 273,127 21060-359130 CIF Fund - Lottery Proceeds (445,820) 2105911-462800 CIF Fund - Lottery Expenditures (445,820) PERSON INDUSTRIES FUND: 23090-399991 Person Industries-FBA 2,168 2305280-420200 Person Industries-Work Force Awards 2,168 FIRE TAX DISTRICT FUND: 25090-399991 Fire District VFD Fd-FBA 1,684 2504377-460931 Fire District-OSBM VFD 2023 Grant 1,684 ECONOMIC CATALYST FUND: 28090-399991 Economic Catalyst Fd- FBA 322,388 2804920-429990 Economic Catalyst-Golden Leaf/N Park Site 322,388 31 WATER AND SEWER RESERVE FUND: 29090-399991 Water & Sewer Reserve Fd-FBA 1,000,000 2904920-459010 Western Sewer Project 1,000,000 STORMWATER FUND: 62090-399991 Stormwater Fd-FBA 346,461 6204820-449902 Stormwater-IAIA 346,461 Totals 5,771,283 5,771,283 32 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: Person County Health Department Fee Request Summary of Information: The Person County Health Department’s proposed fee schedule amendments are associated with COVID-19 vaccinations. The proposed fees are for the administration of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccinations to children 11 years old and younger who have not had a COVID-19 vaccine and will be utilized to submit claims to insurance companies in an attempt to cover the cost of the vaccine administration. The proposed fees will allow PCHD to receive reimbursement for the administration of the COVID-19 Pfizer Bivalent vaccinations. Individuals will not be charged a fee. Medical providers are not allowed to bill for the vaccine as it is provided by the federal government. The Board of Health approved the Fee Schedule Amendments on Monday, August 28, and in accordance with the North Carolina General Statute 130A-39(g), the Board of Health requests the approval of the Board of Commissioners to implement the proposed fees, which are attached. Recommended Action: Approve recommended fees. Submitted By: Janet Clayton, Health Director 33 Description CPT Code Medicaid Rate Proposed Updated Notes Immunization administration of COVID- 19 vaccine-Moderna bivalent 0141A $65.00 $70.00 Charge is consistent with current admin fee Immunization administration of COVID- 19 vaccine-Moderna bivalent 0142A $65.00 $70.00 Charge is consistent with current admin fee 34 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: Contract for School Nursing Services between Person County and Person County School System Summary of Information: Since 2011 due to NCHB200 SL 2011-145 Section 10.22(a), the Person County Health Department (PCHD) has received funds designated for three school nurse positions. Since that time, the county has entered into a contract with Person County Schools (PCS) each year to fund three school nurse positions. PCHD receives monthly invoices from PCS, which allows PCHD to access the State funds and in turn reimburse PCS for the expenses. The maximum allowed expenses are $150,000. Additionally, there are accountability deliverables that must be submitted by PCS to both PCHD and the North Carolina Division of Public Health. These deliverables are set forth in the contract and in the “Division of Public Health Agreement Addendum 803”. Recommended Action: Approve the Contract for Nursing Services between Person County and Person County School System Submitted By: Janet Clayton, Health Director 35 Contract for School Nursing Services This contract for school nursing services (“Contract”) is made and entered into this 28th day of June, 2023, between Person County, which operates the Person County Health Department (“County” or “Department”) and the Person County Board of Education (“Board”), which operates the Person County Schools (“PCS” or “District”). WHEREAS both parties agree that the purpose of providing school nursing services is to promote the health, well-being and readiness to learn of all students in the District; WHEREAS both parties agree that the School Nurse Funding Initiative (“SNFI”) enacted by North Carolina General Statute Section 130A-4.3 is to improve the school nurse to student ratio in the District; and WHEREAS both parties agree to continue providing services as specified in the 2023-2024 Memorandum of Agreement between the Person County Health Department and the Person County Schools (“MOA”); NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth in the Contract, the parties do mutually agree as follows: 1.Obligations of Department. 1.1 The Department agrees to provide funds not to exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars and zero cents ($150,000.00) to the District to provide three (3) nationally certified school nurses to provide school nursing services for a period of ten (10) months during the 2023-2024 school year. The funds will be used only for salaries, benefits and continuing education costs, as outlined in the projected budget, attached to this Contract as Exhibit A. 1.2 The Department agrees that the District shall have the right to select the school nurses for employment whose positions are funded pursuant to this Contract and to supervise and control the activities of each school nurse whose position is funded pursuant to this Contract. 2.Obligations of District.2.1 The District agrees to utilize the projected budget, attached to this Contract asExhibit A, for salaries, benefits and continuing education costs for three (3) full- time school nurse positions. The District agrees that each school nurse whose position is funded according to this budget will be employed to provide school nursing services for a period of ten (10) months during the 2023-2024 school year and that each nurse is a nationally certified school nurse. 2.2 The District agrees that the funds provided by the Department pursuant to this Contract will not be used to supplant existing federal, state, or local funds supporting school nurse positions and that it will maintain its current level of effort and funding for school nurses. The District agrees that if salaries and 36 benefits for the 3 positions funded pursuant to this Contract exceed the $150,000 allocation, local funds will be used. 2.3 The District agrees that each school nurse funded pursuant to this Contract will maintain current certification and/or licensure as a nationally certified school nurse and as a registered nurse in good standing with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The District further agrees that all school nursing services provided pursuant under this Contract will be provided in a professional and ethical manner and in accordance with standards established by the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act, North Carolina Board of Nursing regulations, the current edition of the North Carolina School Health Program Manual, and all other applicable federal and state law, policies, rules and regulations. 2.4 The District agrees to provide adequate space, computer equipment and supplies for the school nurse positions funded in accordance with this Contract at a level comparable to the support provided to all school nurses employed by the District. 2.5 The District agrees that school nurses funded pursuant to this Contract shall not assist in any instructional or administrative duties associated with the District’s curriculum and shall perform all of the duties with respect to school health programs specified in state law, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Serve as coordinator of the health services program and provide nursing care; b. Provide health education to students, staff, and parents; c. Identify health and safety concerns in the school environment and promote a nurturing school environment; d. Support healthy food services programs; e. Promote healthy physical education, sports policies, and practices; f. Provide health counseling, assess mental health needs, provide interventions, and refer students to appropriate school staff or community agencies; g. Promote community involvement in assuring a healthy school and serve as school liaison to a health advisory committee; h. Provide health education and counseling and promote healthy activities and a healthy environment for school staff; and i. Be available to assist the county health department during a public health emergency. 2.6 The District agrees that each school nurse funded pursuant to this Contract shall submit to the Department a. a written work plan, no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the first student day of school. The plan shall address delivery of basic health services, including activities, strategies and goals, within, but not limited to, the following areas: 1. Preventing and responding to communicable disease outbreaks; 37 2. Developing and implementing plans for emergency medicalassistance for students and staff; 3.Supervising specialized clinical services and associated health teaching for students with chronic conditions and other specialhealth needs;4. Administering, delegating where appropriate, and providingoversight and evaluation of medication administration and associated health teaching for other school staff who provide this service;5. Providing or arranging for routine health assessments, such asvision, hearing, or dental screening, and follow-up of referrals; and6.Assuring that state and federally mandated health related activities are completed (e.g., Kindergarten Health Assessments, Immunization Status Report, blood-borne pathogen control plan(OSHA) requirements, etc.).b.a mid-year review of progress toward achieving goals in the work plan, byJanuary 31, if hired at start of school year, or within ninety (90) days of hire, if hired at a date different from start of school year. c.using a report form provided by the Department, an annual reportaddressing the overall progress toward meeting the work plan outcomes,no later a week after the last student day of school, or prior to resignationif nurse resigns prior to the end of the school year. 2.7 The District agrees to notify the Department within four (4) business days of any vacancy (i.e., termination, resignation, and/or retirement) in any school nurse position that is funded pursuant to this Contract. In the event of such vacancy, the District agrees to submit to the Department, within fifteen (15) business days of the vacancy, a recruitment plan for the vacant position. The District further agrees to notify the Department, within four (4) business days after the official hire date of the replacement school nurse for a vacant position. The District agrees to make all reasonable efforts to ensure that the replacement school nurse is a nationally certified school nurse or a registered nurse who is working towards such certification. If the replacement school nurse is not nationally certified at the time of hire, the District agrees to submit a certification plan to the Department within fifteen (15) business days of the official hire date, including timelines for achieving education and certification goals. The plan should be submitted to the regional school nurse consultant within thirty (30) days of hire. Finally, the District agrees that any replacement school nurse will be provided with paid time and reimbursement of costs associated with attendance or participation in continuing education, at the same level of cost reimbursement provided to other professional school employees and will budget up to seven hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($750.00) for participation in workshops or conferences, if funds are available. Any replacement school nurse must participate in School Nursing: Roles and Responsibilities, an Orientation Workshop, unless previously attended; if funds are available and if the nurse has previously attended that workshop, the District assures that the school nurse will be allowed to participate in a School 38 Nurse Certification review course, Pediatric Physical Assessment for School Nurses Workshop, School Nurse Role in Emergency Care Workshop, and/or Annual School Nurse Conference. 3.Term. The Contract will be in effect from the date it is executed or from July 1, 2023,whichever is later, until June 30, 2024, unless sooner terminated as herein provided. 4.Termination. Either party may terminate the Contract at any time in its complete discretion upon thirty (30) calendar days’ notice in writing to the other party prior to the date oftermination. Upon written notice of termination, all finished or unfinished documents and othermaterials produced by either party pursuant to this Contract shall, at the request of the otherparty, be turned over to the requesting party. 5.Terms and Methods of Payment. The District shall submit to the Department monthlyinvoices in accordance with the Invoice Schedule (attached as Exhibit B), that specify thenumber of nurses engaged and other allowable costs, including, but not limited to, benefits andcontinuing education costs. The Department shall pay the District within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. 6.Contract Funding. It is understood and agreed between the Department and the Districtthat any District payment obligation under this Contract for any funds other than the fundsprovided by the Department as indicated in Exhibit A is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for Contract purposes can be made. 7.Records and Confidentiality of Student Information. The Department agrees that allstudent records or information contained in student records that may be obtained or created by itsofficers, employees, or agents under this Contract shall be subject to the confidentiality and disclosure provisions of applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, and the Board’s policies. The Department shall not forward to any party other than the parent or the Board anystudent record or information obtained from a student record, including, but not limited to, thestudent’s identity, without the written consent of the student’s parent. Upon termination of thisContract, the Department shall turn over to the Board all student records or information about students obtained by the Department while providing services under this Contract. The term “student records” has the same definition under this Contract as the term “education records”does in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), 20 U.S.C. §1232g et seq. 8.Relationship of Parties. The Department and the District shall be Independent Contractors and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between the parties; nor shall any employee of either party be construed as an employee, agent,or principal of the other party. 9.Assignment. The Department shall not assign, subcontract, or otherwise transfer any interest in this Contract without the prior written approval of the Board. 10.Contract Modifications. This Contract may be amended only by written amendmentsduly executed by and between the Department and the Board. 39 11.North Carolina law. North Carolina law will govern the interpretation and construction of the Contract. 12.Order of Precedence. The parties do hereby agree that in the event of conflict betweenthe terms and conditions of this Contract and the terms and conditions in any agreement enteredinto between the parties at the same time as or prior to this Contract, the terms and conditions of this Contract shall prevail. 13.Entire Agreement. This Contract, including the budget used in connection herewith andany other document(s) expressly incorporated by reference as a part of this Contract, constitutesand expresses the entire agreement and understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Contract. This Contract supersedes all prior and contemporaneous discussions, promises, representations, agreements and understandings relative to the subject matter of thisContract. To the extent that there may be any conflict between the four corners of this Contractand other documents incorporated by reference herein, the terms of this Contract will control. 14.Severability. If any provision of this Contract shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Contract shall continue in full force and effect. [SIGNATURE BLOCK ON FOLLOWING PAGE] 40 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year indicated below. COUNTY OF PERSON _____________________ _______________________________________ Date Janet Clayton, Health Director Person County Health Department _____________________ _______________________________________ Date Katherine Cathey County Manager _____________________ _______________________________________ Date Gordon Powell Chairperson, Person County Board of Commissioners _____________________ _______________________________________ Date Ellis Hankins County Attorney PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION _____________________ _______________________________________ Date Freda Tillman, Chairperson Attest: Rodney Peterson, Ed.D. Superintendent/Secretary This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act and by the School Budget and Fiscal Control Act. _____________________ ________________________________________ Date Amy Wehrenberg Finance Director, Person County _____________________ ________________________________________ Date Julie Masten, Assistant Superintendent of Finance/Finance Officer Person County Schools 41 Exhibit A - Budget I. SALARIES Position Title Name * Annual Salary Type Position Amount Paid by District Amount Paid by State Contract 1. Nurse 1 Michelle Barnette $44,000 □12- month□11- monthx 10- month $0 $44,000 2. Nurse 2 Anna Whitfield $46,000 □12- month□11- monthx 10- month $0 $46,000 3. Nurse 3 Melody Moore $47,000 □12- month□11- monthx 10- month $0 $47,000 TOTAL SALARY PAID BY CONTRACT $0 $137,000 42 II.BENEFITS III.PositionTitle Name * Type and Rate Amount Paid by District Amount Paid by the State Contract 1. Nurse 1 Michelle Barnette Retirement Rate: 24.19% $4,643 $6,000 FICA Rate: 7.65% $3,366 Medical Amt: $7,397 $7,397 Other: Supplement Rate: 10% $4,400 2. Nurse 2 Anna Whitfield Retirement Rate: 24.19% $7,127 $4,000 FICA Rate: 7.65% $3,519 Medical Amt: $7,397 $7,397 Other: Supplement Rate: 10% $4,600 3. Nurse 3 Melody Moore Retirement Rate: 24.19% $8,369 $3,000 FICA Rate: 7.65% $3,596 Medical Amt: $7,397 $7,397 Other: Supplement Rate: 10% $4,700 TOTAL FRINGE PAID BY CONTRACT $66,511 $13,000 *Benefit amounts may change due to longevity, etc. that the employee may be eligible forduring the school year. III.Other STAFF TRAVEL 0.00 Conference Registration 0.00 TRAINING PAID BY CONTRACT (If no funds available after covering salary and fringe for these positions, leave at 0.00; if funds available, amount is limited to a total of $750 per position.) 0.00 CONTRACT TOTAL AMOUNT $150,000 43 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: FY2024 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Funding Application Summary of Information: The Person Area Transportation System (PATS) would like to submit an application to receive $181,969 in Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) funds through NCDOT. ROAP funds do not require a local match. These funds will support Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP), Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL), and Rural General Public Program (RGP) trips. Recommended Action: Authorize the county manager to apply for the FY2024 ROAP funds. Submitted By: Mitch Fleig, Public Transportation Director 44 CERTIFIED STATEMENT FY2024 RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM County of Person WHEREAS, the state-funded, formula-based Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Integrated Mobility Division provides funding for the operating cost of passenger trips for counties within the state; WHEREAS, the county uses the most recent transportation plans (i.e., CCP, CTIP, LCP) available and other public involvement strategies to learn about the transportation needs of agencies and individuals in the county before determining the sub-allocation of these ROAP funds; WHEREAS, the county government or regional public transportation authorities created pursuant to Article 25 or Article 26 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes (upon written agreement with the municipalities or counties served) are the only eligible recipients of Rural Operating Assistance Program funds which are allocated to the counties based on a formula as described in the Program Guidelines included in the ROAP State Management Plan. NCDOT will disburse the ROAP funds only to counties and eligible transportation authorities and not to any sub-recipients selected by the county; WHEREAS, the county finance officer will be considered the county official accountable for the administration of the Rural Operating Assistance Program in the county, unless otherwise designated by the Board of County Commissioners; WHEREAS, the passenger trips provided with ROAP funds must be accessible to individuals with disabilities and be provided without discrimination on the basis of national origin, creed, age, race, or gender (FTA C 4702.1B, FTA C 4704.1A, Americans with Disabilities Act 1990); and WHEREAS, the period of performance for these funds will be July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 regardless of the date on which ROAP funds are disbursed to the county. NOW, THEREFORE, by signing below, the duly authorized representatives of the County of Person North Carolina certify that the following statements are true and accurate: The county employed a documented methodology for sub-allocating ROAP funds that involved the participation of eligible agencies and citizens. Outreach efforts to include the participation of the elderly and individuals with disabilities, persons with limited English proficiency, minorities and low- income persons in the county’s sub-allocation decision have been documented. The county will advise any sub-recipients about the source of the ROAP funds, specific program requirements and restrictions, eligible program expenses and reporting requirements. The county will be responsible for invoicing any sub-recipients for unexpended ROAP funds as needed. The county will monitor ROAP funded services routinely to verify that ROAP funds are being spent on allowable activities and that the eligibility of service recipients is being properly documented. The county will maintain records of trips for at least five years that prove that an eligible citizen was provided an eligible transportation service on the billed date, by whatever conveyance at the specified cost. The county will be responsible for monitoring the safety, quality, and cost of ROAP funded services and assures that any procurements by subrecipients for contracted services will follow state and federal guidelines. The county will conduct regular evaluations of ROAP funded passenger trips provided throughout the period of performance. 45 The county will only use the ROAP funds to provide trips when other funding sources are not available for the same purpose or the other funding sources for the same purpose have been completely exhausted. The county will notify the Regional Grant Specialist assigned to the county if any ROAP funded services are discontinued before the end of the period of performance due to the lack of funding. No additional ROAP funds will be available. The county will provide an accounting of trips and expenditures in monthly reports to NCDOT – Integrated Mobility Division or its designee. Back-up documentation is required to support the monthly reports, failure to provide documentation will affect future disbursements. The June report will be considered the annual report. Any interest earned on the ROAP funds will be expended for eligible program uses as specified in the ROAP application. The County will include ROAP funds received and expended in its annual independent audit on the schedule of federal and state financial assistance. Funds passed through to other agencies will be identified as such. The county is applying for the following amount of FY2024 Rural Operating Assistance Program funds: State-Funded Rural Operating Assistance Program Allocated Requested Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) $ 77,821 $77,821 Employment Transportation Assistance Program (EMPL) $13,792 $13,792 Rural General Public Program (RGP) $90,356 $90,356 TOTAL $181,969 $181,969 WITNESS my hand and county seal, this day of , 20 . Signature of County Manager/Administrator Signature of County Finance Officer Printed Name of County Manager/Administrator Printed Name of County Finance Officer State of North Carolina County of County Seal Here 46 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: Letter of Support for Durham County and City of Durham's Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Grant application Summary of Information: The Durham County Transportation Department is preparing an application for the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) grant program. The application will request $500,000 to conduct a feasibility study for the Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail. The feasibility study will include an equitable community engagement process, technical analyses, assessment of benefits, cost estimates, and recommendations for phasing, segmentation, funding, implementation, and maintenance. Durham County, City of Durham, and Central Pines Regional Council staff are coordinating the preparation of the application, and the study is anticipated to be a joint City and County effort. The trail corridor aligns with an 18-mile-long non-active rail corridor that passes from the City of Durham through Bahama and Rougemont and into Person County. Recommended Action: Authorize and sign a letter of support for Durham County and City of Durham’s Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Grant application. Submitted By: John Hill, Director Person County Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department 47 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 304 South Morgan Street, Room 212 Roxboro, NC 27573-5245 336-597-1720 Fax 336-599-1609 September 18, 2023 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg Office of the Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Secretary Buttigieg, I am pleased to submit this letter of support for Durham County’s FY24 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) application for the Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail Planning and Feasibility Study. Currently, our Person County Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department is working with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study to explore alternative multimodal paved paths and sidewalks that include potential locations along the railroad corridor adjacent Highway 501 South connecting to Durham County. We support this application as the study will strengthen and enhance regional partnerships and complements the feasibility study currently underway in Person County. The Durham County RCN application is for $500,000 to conduct a planning study, focused on the feasibility, benefits, cost, and impact of developing a non-active rail corridor into a multi-use trail. This trail will provide a bicycle and pedestrian connection between the City of Roxboro, Person County, Durham County, and the City of Durham. This study will be a joint effort focused on the 18 miles of rail corridor in Durham County and will complement the aforementioned feasibility study underway in Person County. 48 The Durham to Roxboro Rail-Trail project is a long-standing community priority. It was originally recommended in the 2001 Trails and Greenway Plan for the City and County of Durham. It was reaffirmed through public engagement activities conducted during the adoption of the 2011 Trails and Greenways Plan for the City and County. This plan also makes the connection to neighboring Person County to the north with the potential to expand to the City of Roxboro. The trail will be a northern extension of the Durham Rail Trail currently under development by the City of Durham. It will provide access from southern Person County to downtown Durham and the network of trail, bicycle facilities, and sidewalks in central Durham. The trail will provide a transportation and recreational resource in rural areas in southern Person County and northern Durham County. The trail overlaps with the East Coast Greenway, is on the NC Great Trails State Plan, and intersects with the NC Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The trail will connect urban and rural areas of Durham and rural Person County. Stretching 18 miles, this will be one of the longest trails in the Triangle and is expected to attract a multitude of users, boosting tourism and recreation-based economic development. Along with existing trails in the area, it will also provide more than 30 miles of continuous trail through Durham County and potentially expand into central Person County. The trail will also provide access to parks and conservation areas in northern Durham County such as Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve and Eno River State Park. It will also potentially connect to the future 281-acre County Farm Park in southern Person County. Our organization strongly supports RCN funding the Durham to Roxboro Rail Trail Planning Study, and we look forward to participating in a successful study that helps advance this transformational project. Sincerely, Gordon Powell, Chairman Person County Board of Commissioners 49 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: Duke Energy Update Summary of Information: Information will be presented on Duke Energy’s 2023 Carolina Resource Plan and advancing the future of energy in Person County. Recommended Action: Receive presentation. Submitted By: Elizabeth Townsend, Local Government & Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy 50 2023 Carolinas Resource PlanA reliable path to a cleaner future51 | 2Resource planning for a dual-state systemDuke Energy owns more than 33 GW of powergenerating capacity across our 53,200 squaremile service territory serving 4.5 million retailcustomers in the CarolinasEnergy needs are growing across the Carolinas,placing new demands on the system even as wetransition to cleaner energy sources.As we make our transition, we must protectreliability and affordability for customers.Planning must meet the energy and policy needsof both North Carolina and South Carolina.Carolinas Service Territory52 | 3A growing state. A growing demand for electricity.Spring 2023 ForecastLoad Forecast in 2022 Analysis (Fall 2021 Forecast)Forecasted Annual Energy Consumption8% (13 TWh) increase in 203011% (19 TWh) increase in 2035Duke Energy’s load growth is projected to surge by around 35,000 gigawatt-hours in the next 15 years – more than the annual electric generation of Delaware, Maine and New Hampshire combined.Drivers for demand growth•Economic development successes•Population growth•Electric vehicle infrastructure needs53 New resources proposed by Jan. 1, 2035454 Near-Term Action Plan555 | 6Keeping the clean energy transition reliable•Transitioning out of coal by 2035, even as energy needs grow•Taking a “replace-before-retire” approach to reliably transition•Natural gas will play an important role, especially in the near term56 | 7Coal Retirement Assumptions (Beginning-of-year basis)57 Annual CO2Emissions by Core Portfolio, Combined Carolinas System858 | 9Improving Fleet Diversity While Meeting Customer NeedsCoal Natural GasNuclear SolarOther RenewablesOnshore WindStorageGrid Edge202420302035Capacity(% GW)Energy(% TWh)43.4 GW52.4 GW67 GW162 TWh175 TWh190 TWh• Based on the P3 Core Portfolio59 What does this meanfor Person County?60 Proposed generation – Person County Energy Complex (Person County, NC)11The Asheville combined cycle plant is similar technology as the proposed natural gas plant in Person County. 61 Natural Gas Combined Cycle generation12The new plant proposed for Roxboro will be hydrogen-capable, allowing for carbon-free generation once integration of that fuel source is commercially and technologically viable by 2050.Natural gas-generated energy emitshalfthe carbon emissions of coal.62 | 13Key TakeawaysThe Carolinas Resource Plan delivers a path to cleaner energy without compromising grid reliability, affordability or the energy demands of a growing region.We remain committed to thoughtfully transitioning out coal by 2035, using a “replace-before-retire” approach that ensures reliable, dispatchable capacity is in place and operational before an equivalent amount of generating capacity is retired.Our proposed near-term plans include a diverse mix of solar, wind, advanced nuclear, hydrogen-capable natural gas, as well as battery and pumped hydroelectric storage.A diverse energy mix is essential to retiring coal plants and delivering increasing amounts of renewable energy and storage on the grid. The carbon plan regulatory process before the NCUC is a public process includes public hearings, customer input, and thousands of pages of data that be reviewed by regulators. A final order on the plan is expected by the end of 2024.63 1464 65 66 67 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: September 18, 2023 Agenda Title: Person Industries/Materials Recovery Facility (PI/MRF) Merger and Renovations Bid Summary and Contract Award Summary of Information: The Person County Recycling Center sought proposals from qualified contractors for building services for the merger and expansion of the Person County Recycling Center and Person Industries staff and operations. The site is located at 741 Martin St. in Roxboro. The work/projects include, but are not limited to, building expansion, rehabilitation/strengthening/expansion of interior space as needed, reconfiguration of parking lot, and other projects as may be needed during the contract period. Ms. Everett will provide a summary of the contract award recommendation, timeline, cost and funding (grant update). The attached Bid Summary includes information received during the official bid process. The following information needs to be considered:  The current lease at 601 N. Madison Blvd. expires on May 25, 2025. The potential purchase price for the building significantly exceeds the tax value, the building condition is poor/deteriorating, and it needs major upgrades and repairs.  An application for an Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Grant is pending. The original award date for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program for Political Subdivisions of States and Territories was set for April 2023, moved to July, and is now anticipated for the end of September.  The FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes $2.1M in costs for this project in FY24 with $1M budgeted in state grant fund revenue. We anticipate the County will receive the grant funding, but if it is not awarded in this fiscal year, an appropriation of fund balance may be necessary from the General Fund to cover the expense in the CIP. Recommended Action: Based on the Bid Summary, award the contract to Legacy Building Company and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract on behalf of Person County. Submitted By: Amanda Everett, Director, PI/MRF 68 69