05-20-2019 Meeting Minutes BOC
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 20, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
David B. Newell, Sr. Heidi York, County Manager
Gordon Powell C. Ronald Aycock, County Attorney
Jimmy B. Clayton Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
Kyle W. Puryear
B. Ray Jeffers
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
regular session on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 9:00am in the Commissioners’ meeting room
in the Person County Office Building.
Chairman Newell called the meeting to order. Commissioner Powell offered an
invocation and Commissioner Puryear 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.
RECOGNITION:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR COUNTY RETIREE, REBECCA
GENTRY:
Chairman Newell read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Person
County retiree, Rebecca Gentry.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
There were no comments from the public.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. Approval of Minutes of May 6, 2019,
B. Budget Amendment #19, as well as three notifications of budget transfers
between functional areas,
C. Resolution Approving a Grant of Easement to Piedmont Community College
and Actions Related thereto and Authorizing Certain Actions in Connection
therewith for an Emergency Easement and Ingress,
D. Amendment to the Conservation Easement for Elderberry Village,
E. Resolution Authorizing the Donation of Surplus Property (seats that are being
replaced at the Kirby that have a value of $0.00), and
F. Tax Adjustments for May 2019
a. Tax Releases
b. NC Vehicle Tax System pending refunds
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CURRENT ABC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR
THE SALE OF LIQUOR:
Dale Norris, General Manager of Person County ABC Board requested Board
consideration to adopt a Resolution in Support of the Current ABC Control System for the
Sale of Liquor.
Mr. Norris stated HB 971 (Modern Licensure Model for Alcohol Control) was filed
and introduced in April to privatize the sale of liquor in North Carolina. Mr. Norris
advocated for the current ABC Control System for the sale of liquor noting while
significant revenue was generated for Person County. He opined that local communities
would suffer the most if privatization was successful as there will be greater access to
spirituous liquor and less revenue to share. For example, when the State of Washington
became private in 2011, the number of outlets increased from 400 to 1400. There was a
one-time license fee collected. In comparison, Person County receives in excess of $300K
annually. In 2018 Person Co. received 343K in profits from the local ABC board. Of that
total, 30% goes to the City of Roxboro. He said approximately $31K was distributed or
spent on Alcohol/drug education and rehabilitation locally and $28K was contracted with
the Sheriffs’ Dept. for law enforcement. Mr. Norris told the group that these revenues
would be in jeopardy with privatization and counties would be forced to look to the state
to replace these funds or raise property taxes.
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Mr. Norris, on behalf of the ABC Board, stated its support to maintain control
noting there were many organizations in favor of keeping the current control system. Mr.
Norris stated supporters and lobbyist feel strongly that obtaining a resolution from the
appointing authority in support of the control system would go a long way towards
defeating this bill.
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton and carried 5-0 to adopt a
Resolution in Support of the Current ABC Control System for the sale of liquor.
Vice Chairman Jeffers asked that the adopted resolution be sent along to Person
County’s Representative Larry Yarborough and Senator Mike Woodard.
PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 RECOMMENDED
BUDGET:
North Carolina General Statutes require that on or before June 1, the manager
present her recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the Board of
Commissioners. As required by General Statutes, a public hearing will be held on June
3rd. The schedule of the budget work sessions will be presented based on the Board’s
feedback. The budget can be adopted any time; according to the Budget Calendar, the
Board is scheduled to adopt the budget at the June 17th Board meeting.
County Manager, Heidi York shared the following overview of the proposed budget
through a presentation titled “Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Proposed Budget.” She also passed
out copies of the budget document for Commissioners’ review.
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Commissioner Puryear requested the June 5th work session be changed from
2:00pm to 6:00pm which was affirmed by the Board. It was noted that each work session
would be confirmed along with date and time at the previous meeting.
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Ms. York asked the Board to let her know what topics they would like covered at
the budget work sessions so that she would have the appropriate staff and information on-
hand. Vice Chairman Jeffers requested the value of one-cent for the Fire Tax.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Newell had no report.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager, Heidi York had no report.
COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
There were no reports/comments offered by the commissioners.
CLOSED SESSION #1
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session at 9:31am 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 the price and other material terms of a contract with the
following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager, Heidi York, Clerk to the
Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron Aycock, Assistant County Manager,
Sybil Tate, Chris Gustin, Upper Piedmont Operations Manager, Wade Bailey, Republic
General Manager, Matt Einsmann, Republic Environmental Manager, Shane Walker,
Republic Area President, Steve Weber, attorney for Republic and IT staff, Kelly Horne.
Chairman Newell called the Closed Session to order at 9:35am.
A motion was made by Commissioner Powell and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:12am.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 11:13am.
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Brenda B. Reaves David B. Newell, Sr.
Clerk to the Board Chairman