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02-18-2025 Agenda Packet BOCNotes: All Items on the agenda are for discussion and action as deemed appropriate by the board. The agenda packet will be posted on the county website on February 14, 2025. PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA Person County Board of Commissioners Annual Retreat February 18, 2025 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Kirby Cultural Arts Complex (Upstairs) Call to Order .......................................................................................................................... Kyle Puryear, Chairman Discussion/Adjustment/Approval of Agenda ....................................................................... Kyle Puryear, Chairman 1. Human Services Board Orientation ............................................................................................ CCR Consulting 2. Board of Commissioners Roles and Responsibilities ................................... T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney Break 3. Mid-Year Fiscal Updates ......................................................................... Tracy Clayton, Chief Financial Officer 4. Property Tax Revenue Preview and Reappraisal Update ................................. Russell Jones, Tax Administrator 5. FY26 Budget Preview ................................................................................... Katherine Cathey, County Manager 6. Strategic Plan Review ................................................................................... Katherine Cathey, County Manager 7. CD-01-24- A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Duke Energy Progress, LLC for Conditional District Rezoning Approval on a 297-acre vacant lot, located beside 1700 Dunnaway Rd., Tax Map A15 304, from R (Residential) to CD-GI (Conditional District-General Industrial) ............ Katherine Cathey, County Manager 8. EDC Resolution (Membership Amendment) ................................................ Katherine Cathey, County Manager Closing Remarks and Adjournment ..................................................................................... Kyle Puryear, Chairman 1 Consolidated Human Services Board Orientation PROGRAM REVIEW: CHILD SUPPORT, CHILDCARE AND CHILD WELFARE FEBRUARY 18, 2025 2 Agenda 2/18/2025 CCR PERSON COUNTY CHSB CHILDREN'S SERVICES ORIENTATION 2 Child Support: Overview Questions Childcare: Overview Questions Child Welfare: Overview Questions Child Welfare: Confidentiality and Privacy Child Welfare: Community Partners Child Welfare: Annual Survey Child Welfare: CCFT/CCPT Public Comments Review 3 2/18/2025 CCR PERSON COUNTY CHSB CHILDREN'S SERVICES ORIENTATION 3 4 Annual Workforce Survey Required NC-DHHS requires completion of Child Welfare Workforce Survey annually Survey collect wide array of information: •Child Welfare organizational structure including legal support •Vacancy rate, turnover and reasons for turnover •Staff demographic data regarding age, race, education, years of experience •Info by type of position (CPS, Foster Care, Supervisor, Manager etc.) •Training Work schedules of staff to be sufficiently flexible to meet client needs 5 Community Engagement: Community Child Protection Team What it is: Interdisciplinary group of community representatives with responsibility for reviewing selected cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency, which have been reported to and/or substantiated or found to be In need of services Reviews include child fatalities that resulted from confirmed or suspected abuse or neglect when there was a previous report or CPS intervention within previous 12 months Team may adopt criteria for cases to be reviewed from other categories based on community needs Case reviews are to: •Identify gaps and deficiencies in community resources, which have impact on incidence of abuse, neglect, or dependency; •Advocate for system improvements and needed resources where gaps and deficiencies exist in child protection system; •Promote collaboration between agencies in creation or improvement of resources for children as a result of their review of selected cases; •Inform county commissioners about actions needed to prevent or ameliorate child abuse, neglect, or dependency. Note: CCPTs serve as the Citizens Review Panels required under federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. This act requires review of active cases. Statutory Citation: (NCAC 70A.0201 and N.C.G.S.§7B-1406 and 7B-1411) 6 Community Engagement: Child Fatality Prevention Team Separate Child Fatality Prevention Team established to conduct additional child fatalities reviews not undertaken by CCPT Child Fatality Prevention Team to: •Review records of all cases of additional child fatalities; •Submit report to board of county commissioners making recommendations and advocating for system improvements or needed resources where gaps and deficiencies exist; •Report findings to team Coordinator. Findings to include listing of problems identified with recommendations for improvement; changes resulting from team's recommendations; information on each death reviewed; and any additional information requested by team coordinator Most counties combine function of the two teams. Child Fatality Prevention Team requires broader membership than does Community Child Protection Team. When combining teams, additional members join for additional child fatality reviews Statutory Citation: N.C.G.S.§7B-1406 [b 7 Public Comments Review 2/18/2025 CCR PERSON COUNTY CHSB CHILDREN'S SERVICES ORIENTATION 7 8 Questions? Comments? 2/18/2025 CCR PERSON COUNTY CHSB CHILDREN'S SERVICES ORIENTATION 8 9 The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners February 18, 2025 T.C. Morphis, Jr. 10 Overview 1.The County’s regulatory authority. 2.What does the County Manager do? 3.What does the Board of County Commissioners do? 4.The North Carolina Open Meetings Law: open session vs. closed session. 5.Legislative and quasi-judicial decisions (i.e. special use permits). 11 Governing Law •Person County is governed by: 1.Federal law; 2.State law, including the state constitution, state statutes and regulations, and case law; and 3.Local ordinances. •North Carolina counties are required to carry out some functions on behalf of the State, though additional authority is also granted to them by the General Assembly. 12 Person County Regulatory Authority The County has responsibility for: 1.Countywide fire protection; 2.Countywide emergency medical services; 3.Providing funding for local schools’ capital needs; 4.The County Health and Social Services Departments; 5.The Sheriff’s Office (elected); and 6.The Register of Deeds (elected). 13 Person County Regulatory Authority The County has the authority to regulate: 1.Zoning and subdivisions; 2.Private road standards; 3.Some environmental matters, such as flood prevention; and 4.Public nuisances. As a general rule, the County does not regulate or maintain public roads. 14 The Board of Commissioners and the County Manager •Person County operates with a County Manager and a Board of County Commissioners •The Board acts like a board of directors of a corporation •The Manager acts like the CEO of the corporation. 15 What Does the County Manager Do? •Appoints, disciplines, and remove all officers, employees, and agents of the County, except elected positions and those directly appointed by the Board, such as the County Attorney. •Directs and supervises the administration of most county offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies. •Prepares and submits annual budget to the board. •The County Manger is the primary contact for Commissioners.16 What Does the County Manager Do? 17 What Does the Board of Commissioners Do? •G.S. §153A-12: “Except as otherwise directed by law, each power, right, duty, function, privilege and immunity of the corporation shall be exercised by the board of commissioners.” •The Board of Commissioners can: Create, change, abolish, and consolidate portions of county government; and Change the composition and manner of selection of boards, commissioners, and agencies; 18 The Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure & Code of Ethics 19 G.S. 143-318.311: The North Carolina Open Meetings Law A public body must consider all matters coming before it in open session except, for closed session matters that include: (1) To prevent the disclosure of privileged or confidential information, including documents that are not public records. (2) To prevent the premature disclosure of an honorary degree, 20 G.S. 143-318.311: The North Carolina Open Meetings Law A public body must consider all matters coming before it in open session except, for closed session matters that include: . . (3) To preserve the attorney-client privilege. The name of a pending lawsuit to be discussed must be stated. (4) Economic development, including the including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives. Approval of an economic development contract must be done in open session. 21 G.S. 143-318.311: The North Carolina Open Meetings Law A public body must consider all matters coming before it in open session except, for closed session matters that include: . . (5) To discuss and provide negotiating authority for (i) the purchase of real estate and (ii) proposed employment contract terms. (6) To discuss individual public officers or employees. Discussion of Commissioner conduct must be done in open session. Hiring or terminating the Manager or Attorney must be done in open session. 22 G.S. 143-318.311: The North Carolina Open Meetings Law A public body must consider all matters coming before it in open session except, for closed session matters that include: . . (7) To plan, conduct, or hear reports concerning investigations of alleged criminal misconduct. (8) To formulate plans by a local board of education relating to emergency response to incidents of school violence . . . (9) To discuss public safety plans. (10) To view a recording released pursuant to G.S. 132-1.4A.23 Types of Local Government Decisions Legislative •This type of decision generally involves broad policy decisions. •The Board of Commissioners has broad discretion to approve or deny legislative requests. •Includes rezonings, zoning map and ordinance text amendments. •It also includes contract approval and other binding decisions. 24 Types of Local Government Decisions Quasi-Judicial •This type of decision typically involves the application of County policy (i.e. ordinances) to a defined project. •These decisions are made by applying the County’s standards to unique facts and involve some discretion by the decision maker. •Includes special use permits, variances, and appeals of staff decisions. 25 Types of Local Government Decisions Administrative •These are sometimes called ministerial decisions. •County staff* make these decisions; there is little discretion to approve or deny. •Includes certificates of zoning compliance, building permits, and subdivision plat approvals. 26 Types of Local Government Decisions Advisory and Nonbinding Resolutions •These decisions are nonbinding. •An advisory opinion is any recommendation given by a County advisory board, for example zoning recommendations given by the Planning Board. •The Board of Commissioners can also adopt nonbinding resolutions. 27 Voting G.S. §153A-44. Members excused from voting. “The board may excuse a member from voting, but only upon questions involving the member’s own financial interest or official conduct or on matters on which the member is prohibited from voting under G.S. 14-234* or G.S. 160D-109.* For purposes of this section, the question of the compensation and allowances of members of the board does not involve a member’s own financial interest or official conduct.” 28 Voting ROP Rule 23. Duty to Vote “It is the duty of each member to vote unless excused by a majority vote according to law. The board may excuse members from voting on matters involving their own financial interest or official conduct. A member who wishes to be excused from voting shall so inform the chair, who shall take a vote of the remaining members.A member who fails to vote, not having been excused, shall be recorded as voting in the affirmative.” 29 Criminal Self-Dealing Statutes •GS 14-234: Public officers benefitting from public contracts; •GS 14-234.1: Misuse of confidential information; •GS 14-234.2: Public officer benefitting from public position; •GS 14-234.3: Nonprofit officials participating in contracts. 30 Voting: G.S. 160D-109 Governs conflicts of interest in land use decisions for: •The Board of Commissioners’ legislative decisions; •Advisory boards, such as the Planning Board; •Administrative staff; and •Quasi-judicial decisions. 31 Zoning Map and Ordinance Text Amendments •These decisions are legislative. •The Board has broad authority to approve or deny Zoning map amendments (i.e. rezonings) and text amendments, so long as the statutes authorize the change and the amendment is reasonable. •Board members may talk freely with members of the public about these issues, both publicly and privately. •Board members may make up their minds about these matters at any time. 32 Zoning Map and Ordinance Text Amendments •These decisions are legislative. •The Board has broad authority to approve or deny Zoning map amendments (i.e. rezonings) and text amendments, so long as the statutes authorize the change and the amendment is reasonable. •Board members may talk freely with members of the public about these issues, both publicly and privately. •Board members may make up their minds about these matters at any time. 33 Zoning Map and Ordinance Text Amendments •These decisions are legislative. •The Board has broad authority to approve or deny Zoning map amendments (i.e. rezonings) and text amendments, so long as the statutes authorize the change and the amendment is reasonable. •Board members may talk freely with members of the public about these issues, both publicly and privately. •Board members may make up their minds about these matters at any time. 34 Quasi-Judicial Decisions •“Quasi-judicial decisions involve the application of ordinance policies to individual situations rather than the adoption of new policies.”* •These proceedings are like miniature court hearings. The applicant’s due process rights must be protected, and the Board must base its decision only substantial, competent and material evidence in the record. *David Owens, Land Use in North Carolina, 4th ed., p. 6. (UNC School of Government). 35 Does that Use Need a Special Use Permit? 36 Special Use Permits Planning Ordinance Sec. 155-3(b) “In granting the permit, the Commissioners shall find the following: 1. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. 2. That the use meets all required conditions and specifications. 37 Special Use Permits Planning Ordinance Sec. 155-3(b) “In granting the permit, the Commissioners shall find the following: . . . 3. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity, and 4. That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with comprehensive plan. 38 Questions? 39 Person County Mid-Year Fiscal Review Person County Board of Commissioners Annual Retreat February 18, 2025 Tracy Clayton, Chief Financial Officer 40 Discussion Summary •General Fund •Revenues: Mid-Year Comparison •Sales Tax Distribution •Expenditures: Mid-Year Comparisons •Other Funds •Debt Service •Unassigned Fund Balance •Summary and Trends 241 Revenues through December have increased by more than $2 million year- over-year, with Ad Valorem taxes accounting for approximately 83% of this growth. General Fund Revenues: Mid-Year Comparison REVENUES Incr (Decr) % Change Ad Valorem Taxes 1,747,563 7.1% Sales & Other Taxes 302,405 8.2% Fees & Licenses 94,037 3.6% State & Federal Funding 61,507 1.6% Interest Earnings (202,445)-35.6% Other Revenues 94,842 24.5% TOTAL REVENUES 2,097,909 5.9% 342 Sales Tax Distribution •Person County's growth has slowed significantly over the past year. The first 3 months sales tax collection in FY25 increased $102K compared to $120K for the same time period in FY24. •Compared to previous year’s growth Person County sales tax is expected to be much lower in FY26 . $7.06 $7.57 $8.08 $8.70 $9.01 $10.51 $11.86 $13.23 $13.35 $13.46 $- $2 $4 $6 $8 $10 $12 $14 $16 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025* Local Option Sales Tax (in millions) *Projected 443 Sales Tax Refunds by FY If trends hold, sales tax refunds are likely to increase in FY26. Refunds are generated from nonprofit purchases that pay sales tax upfront. The nonprofit can ask for a refund of sales tax paid and this usually follows an 18 month cycle. 5 0.053 0.086 0.09 0.107 0.06 0.069 0.157 0.045 0.264 0.471 0.22 0.268 0.203 - 0.050 0.100 0.150 0.200 0.250 0.300 0.350 0.400 0.450 0.500 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Refunds thru December (in millions) 44 General Fund Expenditures: Mid-Year Comparison by type Expenditures are higher, particularly in Personnel and Operating categories. Overall increase of $3.6M reported at mid- year. Net deficit (revs –exp) is result of large increase in expenditures ($3.6M) and smaller increase in revenues ($2.1M). EXPENDITURES Incr (Decr) % Change Personnel 1,723,812 10.4% Operating 1,219,847 8.6% Capital (299,078)-32.7% Transfers to Other Funds 973,194 38.6% TOTAL 3,617,776 10.6% NET CHANGE (Deficit)(1,519,867)-103.2%645 •Increases: $3,617,776 7 Expenditures increase in all functions with the largest reported in Transfers to Other Funds, General Government and Education categories. General Fund Expenditures: Mid-Year Comparison by function Transfers to Other Funds 973,194 General Government 875,793 Education 735,000 Public Safety 331,360 Transportation 327,048 Culture & Recreation 139,652 Human Services 118,271 Economic Development 70,029 Environmental Protection 47,428 46 Other Funds: Annual Budget Annually Budgeted Funds Description Internal Service Fund Self-Funded Health Insurance Health insurance transactions Special Revenue Funds Capital Investment Debt and regular capital for Sch & PCC Social Services Representative Payee Custodial acct managed by DSS Person Industries & MRF Community rehab prog & recycling center Sheriff's Execution Sheriff's small claims collections for Clerk of Court Fire Tax District Fire tax funding for rescue & volunteer fire depts Emergency Telephone System Phone surcharge revenue to support emg teleph system Revolving Loan Small business loan program Economic Catalyst Expansion incentives to local industries Water & Sewer Reserve Shared revs from City for future water/sewer extensions Enterprise Fund Stormwater Management Stormwater fees in support of stormwater activities 847 Other Funds: Multi-Year Project Budget Multi-Year Project Funds Description American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA)Funding by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Airport Construction State/Fed grant funds for large airport constr projects Capital Improvement Projects Cap projects $50K+ for County, Schools & PCC 2023 LOBs (PHS)Loan fund: PHS ADA Improvements 2024 LOBs (Property Acq, PI/MRF Loan fund: Prop acq, PI/MRF Merger, S. Elem Sch Roof Opioid Settlements Opioid settlement proceeds to battle opioid pandemic 948 Debt Service TOTAL OUTSTANDING DEBT (FYE 2025)49,626,187 County (40%)19,988,486 Schools (39%)19,295,489 PCC (21%)10,342,212 BUDGET: FY25 Debt Service Budget 1,171,109 FY26 Debt Service Budget 4,088,452 Inc (Decr) from FY25 to FY26 2,917,343 1049 Unassigned Fund Balance 11 25.2%26.0%26.0% 30.3%28.3% 30.8% 35.4% 31.4% 35.4% 21.7% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% 40.0% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024% of Total ExpendituresFiscal Year Significant drop based on the larger increase in expenditures by FYE and slower growth in revenues. 50 Summary and Trends •Revenues increase by $2.1M thru December, due to property and sales tax growth. •Although growth is reported, it is anticipated that sales tax will report flat in FY26 due to the expected increase in refunds. •Expenditures report a larger increase of $3.6M at mid-year, causing a net reduction between revenues and expenditures of $1.5M. Increases through December show in most all categories by type and function. •The debt for the County’s portion of projects has increased to 40%, the School’s portion is 39%, and a new portion has been added for PCC (21%). Annual budget for debt service will increase by $2.9M for FY26 as a result of issuing new LOBs debt in summer of 2024. •Unassigned Fund Balance at FYE 2024 took a precipitous drop to 21.7%. A net revenue deficit at mid-year of $1.5M leads us to believe that there will be a further decline unless revenue streams improve and/or expenditures pull back in 2nd half of this fiscal year. •Staff is continuously working to ensure Person County remains in a strong financial position. 1251 Questions? 1352 Property Tax Revenue Preview and Reappraisal Update Russell Jones, Tax Administrator February 18, 2025 53 County value changes from 2025 to 2026 Real M&E State Total value 2025 3,737,921,992 544,747,272 1,043,093,489 5,325,762,753 2026 5,671,863,623 537,704,349 1,043,093,489 7,252,661,461 0 1,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 3,000,000,000 4,000,000,000 5,000,000,000 6,000,000,000 7,000,000,000 8,000,000,000 54 Fire District value changes from 2025 to 2026 Real M&E State Total value 2025 3,143,785,916 409,664,421 1,020,557,707 4,574,008,044 2026 4,771,813,437 421,220,703 1,020,557,707 6,213,591,847 0 1,000,000,000 2,000,000,000 3,000,000,000 4,000,000,000 5,000,000,000 6,000,000,000 7,000,000,000 55 Changes in State Appraised Values Fiscal Year All State Appraised Change from previous 2026- estimated 1,043,093,489 No change 2025 1,043,093,489 +57,916,235 2024 985,177,254 +18,752,420 2023 966,424,834 +33,681,598 2022 932,743,236 +12,506,677 2021 920,233,559 +74,544,809 2020 845,688,750 -31,901,120 2019 877,589,870 -10,681,099 56 Changes in State Appraised Values 0 200,000,000 400,000,000 600,000,000 800,000,000 1,000,000,000 1,200,000,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Value Value 57 Collection Rate County Tax Rate (revenue neutral estimate) Fire and Rescue District Tax Rate (revenue neutral estimate) 97.50 %.5607 .0389 Collection Rate One Penny – County One Penny – Fire and Rescue 97.50 %$ 761,241 $ 638,574 For next year, what will one penny generate? 58 Questions 59 FY26 Budget Preview BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL RETREAT FEB. 18, 2025 60 FY25 Accomplishments Workforce •Enhanced employee pay and benefits, added cost of living adjustment (COLA) and sustained merit pay •Improved employee retention •Restructured Human Services functions Capital Needs •Purchased Person County Human Services Building •Purchased building for Piedmont Community College’s Center for Health, Advanced Technology and Trades (CHATT) •Completed Person Industries and recycling center merger New Initiatives •Implemented Strategic Plan •Implemented Enterprise Fleet Management Program •Improved public records request response process and online access to public meeting materials Economic Development •Facilitated sale of Person County Mega Park to Microsoft •Negotiated sale of county-owned North Park site (under contract) •Expanded broadband service through partnerships with NCDIT, BrightSpeed and Spectrum 61 FY26 Big Ticket Items County Workforce 21.5 new positions 3.4% COLA 10% health insurance increase Equipment/Supplies Food (Jail) ALS 360 program (EMS) Technology/Cybersecurity Facilities Utilities Maintenance Education Funding Person County Schools Piedmont Community College Services Legal Medical (Jail) Security (Social Services) 62 Capital Planning County, PCS and PCC FY25 CIP $28.7M Annual Maximum Level (pay -go) $3.2M 5-Year Plan Target $16.0M FY26 CIP Requests $18.6M FY26-30 CIP Requests $169.4M FY25 Recommended* $14.1M Funding sources: •General Fund •Debt Proceeds •FY26 Limited Obligation Bonds (LOBs) fund school improvements •ARPA •Grants *Amount may change. Recommended CIP will be presented on April 7, 2025. 63 CIP Highlights (Recommended for FY26 funding) Project Cost County Government Library –HVAC system replacement $105K Law Enforcement Center –HVAC system replacement and retrofit/upgrade plumbing $335K Sheriff’s Office –body cameras (grant funded)$60K Emergency Services (ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU), ballistic protection, bathroom renovations)$306K Emergency Services Building (design and grant assistance)$430K Recreation and parks (ADA accessibility playgrounds, athletic field lights, pickleball courts)$218K Recycling Center –mattress and tire shredder (pending grant funding)$1.1M Person County Schools School improvements (debt funded)$10.2M Other Projects (heat pumps and floor tile replacements and contingency)$649K Piedmont Community College HVAC Water Pipe Insulation $510K Door Locking Security Upgrade $200K Total $14.1M64 CIP Highlights (Requested, Not Recommended for FY26 funding) Project Cost County Government Parks and Recreation Projects (HVAC –Helena and Olive Hill gyms, gym painting, splashpad, fence repair and replacement) $755K Person County Schools Various Projects (heat pump, intercom, floor tile and exterior door replacements, electronic door lock installations) $775K Piedmont Community College Various Projects (IT systems, Building E –office and conference room renovations, Building A –flooring and finishes, parking lot –repair, seal and stripe) $955K CHATT Renovations $2.0M Total $4.5M 65 New Position Requests Position Department Production Maintenance Technician (1)Person Industries Assistant Chief of EMS (1)Emergency Services/EMS Emergency Services Technology Specialist (1)Emergency Services/EMS Environmental Education & Support Coordinator (.5)Soil and Water Conservation Deputy Sheriff -Special Assignment (1)Sheriff Deputy Sheriff -Animal Control (2)Sheriff Deputy Sheriff -Warrant Service Position (1)Sheriff Social Worker Supervisor III Foster Care/Adoptions (1)Social Services Social Worker III Foster Care/Adoptions (5)Social Services Income Maintenance Supervisor III Adult Medicaid (1)Social Services Staff Development Specialist (FNS) (1)Social Services Income Maintenance Supervisor II FNS (1)Social Services Income Maintenance Caseworker II FNS (1)Social Services Social Worker III Guardianship (1)Social Services Human Services Evaluator II Adult Services (1)Social Services Administrative Support Specialist (1)Social Services Human Services Evaluator II Child Welfare (1)Social Services 66 Next Steps Date Step March 4-7 & March 10-14, 2025 Departmental budget presentations with County Manager and designated staff April 7, 2025 FY26 Recommended CIP presented to BOCC April 21, 2025 Adoption of FY26 CIP May 19, 2025 County Manager presents Recommended Budget to BOCC June 2, 2025 BOCC holds Public Hearing on Recommended Budget June 3-13, 2025 Potential BOCC budget work sessions (specific dates/times to be scheduled) June 16, 202 Adoption of FY26 Annual Budget Ordinance 67 Questions? 68 Strategic Plan Review Board of Commissioners Annual Retreat Feb. 18, 2025 69 Overview •FY25-27 Strategic Plan adopted February 20, 2024. •Includes vision and mission statements, organizational values and five strategic focus areas with associated goals and strategies. •Goals provide a two-to four-year view of priorities. •Strategies describe specific tasks, outputs and/or outcomes intended to be accomplished over the next one to two fiscal years. •FY25 budget process incorporated the strategic plan. •First quarterly report provided on October 21, 2024. Second quarterly report is pending. •The plan is a guiding document for elected officials, staff, and volunteers. 70 71 Economic Opportunity and Growth Creating and sustaining the conditions to facilitate economic development, security, and prosperity Goal 1: Recruit,grow, and retain business and industry Goal 2: Develop and maintain infrastructure that enhances quality of life Goal 3: Ensure the development process is thorough, accessible and efficient Goal 4: Expand Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County to facilitate economic opportunity and growth 1.1 Attract new businesses that create well- paying jobs, add to the tax base and provide valued services and products (Economic Development) 2.1 Support completion of the City of Roxboro’s Western Sewer Project (Administration, GIS) 3.1 Reduce the time that it takes to issue environmental health, zoning and building permits (Environmental Health, Planning and Zoning, Inspections., GIS) 4.1 Complete runway strengthening project (General Services) 1.2 Expand and support existing businesses (Economic Development) 2.2 Evaluate needs for water and sewer expansion outside the city limits (Administration, Economic Development) 3.2 Consolidate planning ordinances into a user-friendly and up-to-date unified development ordinance (Planning and Zoning) 4.2 Complete beginning phases of runway extension project (General Services) 1.3 Work with partners to create and support opportunities for the current and future workforce to learn and develop new skills (Economic Development) 2.3 Partner with NC DIT to provide broadband to all unserved and underserved areas (Administration, GIS) 4.3 Secure funding for and construct box hangars (General Services) 2.4 Complete Person County Trail Feasibility Study and work with partners to implement recommendations (Recreation, Arts, and Parks, Administration, GIS, Planning and Zoning, Soil and Water) 4.4 Design and secure funding to renovate or build new terminal (General Services) 72 Capital Investment Being good stewards of public funds and support in developing and maintaining facilities and other resources Goal 5: Sustain the capital planning process Goal 6: Ensure county facilities meet the needs of the public and employees Goal 7: Provide modern, safe, and accessible learning and working environments for Person County Schools (PCS) and Piedmont Community College (PCC) 5.1 Develop and adequately fund a five- year Capital Improvement Plan annually (Finance) 6.1 Negotiate lease renewal or purchase of Human Services Building or secure new facility prior to Aug. 2025 (Administration, General Services, Finance, Social Services, Health, IT) 7.1 Fund PCS ADA and safety projects with bond issuances in FY25 and FY27 (Finance) 5.2 Maintain a healthy debt affordability model per established financial policies (Finance) 6.2 Complete PI/MRF construction and physical and operational merger before May 2025 (Person Industries, General Services, Administration, IT) 7.2 Partner with the PCS to evaluate population/ enrollment growth, class size mandates, etc. to determine need for new construction (Administration, Planning and Zoning, Inspections, GIS) 6.3. Utilize facility feasibility assessment to plan for current and future needs of the Emergency Services Department (Emergency Services, General Services, Finance, Administration, IT) 7.3 Partner with PCC to plan for and fund the Center for Health, Advanced Technology & Trades (CHATT) (Administration, Finance) 6.4 Complete construction and open “County Farm” park (Recreation, Arts, and Parks, GIS, Soil and Water, Planning and Zoning, Administration) 73 Lifelong Learning Supporting the educational, learning and skill development activities of all Person County residents Goal 8: Support our educational partners, Person County Schools (PCS) and Piedmont Community College (PCC) Goal 9: Work with partners to create and support opportunities for the current and future workforce to learn and develop new skills 8.1 Increase funding to support improvements in pre-K-12 education (Administration, Finance) 9.1 Offer education-based programs for all ages and expand outreach through partnerships with community organizations (Library, Cooperative Extension, Recreation, Arts and Parks, Soil and Water, Health) 8.2 Ensure funding meets PCC’s operational needs (Administration, Finance) 9.2 Partner with PCC and PCS to offer programs to develop skills for employment in county positions with a concentrated focus on areas of critical need (Administration, Human Resources, Other Departments) 8.3 Ensure the 6-14 Workforce Pipeline remains strong (Economic Development) 9.3 Increase participation and work opportunities for parents through the Work First Family Assistance Program (Social Services) 74 Service Excellence Prioritizing the provision of stellar internal and external service through efficient operations, fiscal responsibility and transparent communications Goal 10: Identify, attract, and onboard the most qualified individuals whose skills, experience, and values align with our mission, fostering a culture of excellence Goal 11: Proactively meet the changing needs of the community Goal 12: Enhance transparency and communication Goal 13: Promote fiscal responsibility and financial sustainability 10.1 Enhance recruitment strategies and streamline selection processes that aggressively seek out the best talent to fill county positions and minimize position vacancy time (Human Resources) 11.1 Monitor and analyze population growth and demographic changes and structure services to meet changing needs (Administration, Inspections, Planning and Zoning, GIS, All Departments) 12.1 Implement provisions of Public Records Request Policy and online public records request platform (Administration) 13.1 Minimize tax increases based on necessity (Administration, Finance, All Departments) 10.2 Offer a competitive compensation program (Human Resources) 11.2 Measure progress and update the strategic plan (Administration) 12.2 Conduct a community survey (Administration) 13.2 Develop and implement an annual balanced budget and capital improvement plan (Administration, Finance) 10.3 Offer professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment to attract and retain a talented workforce (Human Resources) 11.3 Work with partners to improve digital equity and inclusion (Cooperative Extension, Administration, Digital Equity Taskforce) 12.3 Offer a Citizens Academy (Administration) 13.3 Hire a grant writer and capitalize on grant opportunities (Finance, All Departments) 10.4 Offer leadership education to build the skills of current and future leaders in decision-making, communications, problem solving, team building, and adaptability (Human Resources) 12.4 Improve online access to public meeting materials and county ordinances and policies (Administration, IT) 75 Quality of Life Working collaboratively with the community to ensure that Person County remains a great place to work, live and play Goal 14: Enhance public safety and community wellbeing Goal 15: Promote healthy communities Goal 16: Preserve and celebrate rural character and lifestyle 14.1 Enhance the resiliency of the community by coordinating and collaborating the emergency and disaster mitigation, preparedness, prevention, response and recovery activities (Emergency Services) 15.1 Improve access to healthcare services (Health, Social Services, Veterans Services, Emergency Services, Administration) 16.1 Implement conservation programs (Soil and Water) 14.2 Strengthen partnerships with law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and residents to address root causes of crime (Sheriff) 15.2 Promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors (Health, Recreation, Arts and Parks, Library, Cooperative Extension, Social Services, Veterans Services, Administration, Emergency Services) 16.2 Promote agri-business and agri-tourism (Cooperative Extension, Planning and Zoning) 14.3 Support volunteer fire departments' efforts to maintain or lower their ISO ratings and provide greater protection to the community (Emergency Services) 15.3 Develop and implement plan for utilizing Opioid Settlement Funds (Health, Emergency Services, EMS, Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee, Administration) 14.4 Promote responsible pet ownership and public safety (Animal Services, Sheriff) 76 Questions and Feedback 77 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 18, 2025 Agenda Title: CD-01-24- A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Duke Energy Progress, LLC for Conditional District Rezoning Approval on a 297-acre vacant lot, located beside 1700 Dunnaway Rd., Tax Map A15 304, from R (Residential) to CD_GI (Conditional District- General Industrial) Summary of Information: The proposed conditional district rezoning requires legislative review by the Board of Commissioners following a public hearing. The public hearing was held on February 3, 2025. The item was tabled until the next regularly scheduled board meeting. The NC General Statutes requires that when reviewing a map amendment, the board also include with their motion a statement as to whether the proposed map amendment is reasonable and consistent. The applicant is requesting a conditional district rezoning of the property from R (Residential) to CD-GI (Conditional District-General Industrial), in order to develop a hydrogen capable natural gas combined cycle plan. Planning Staff Recommendation: Planning staff recommends approval of the conditional district rezoning case CD-01-24 based on the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Future Land Use Map contained within the Land Use Plan. The rezoning request is a Conditional District Rezoning request, and conditions can be placed on the approval, provided that they comply with the Person County Planning Ordinance and are agreed upon by the applicant. Planning Board Action: At the Planning Board meeting on January 9, 2025, the board voted (4-2) to recommend approval of CD-01-24. Financial Impact: None. Recommended Action: 78 Vote to approve, approve with conditions or deny the requested conditional district rezoning. The Board shall also approve a brief statement describing whether its action is consistent or inconsistent with the adopted comprehensive plan and a brief statement of reasonableness. “I hereby move to approve Conditional District Rezoning Application, CD-01-24, for the Duke Energy Progress, LLC site to rezone the 297-acre vacant subject property from a R (Residential) to a CD-GI (Conditional District-General Industrial) zoning designation and find it is consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan.” Submitted By: Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager 79 PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 325 S Morgan St., Ste. B Roxboro, NC 27573 January 21, 2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Person County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Board of Commissioners Boardroom, Room 215 of the Person County Office Building located at 304 S Morgan St. Roxboro, NC to hear the following: Petition CD-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, Duke Energy Progress, LLC for Conditional District Rezoning approval on a 297-acre vacant lot, located beside 1700 Dunnaway Rd., (Tax Map A15 304) from R (Residential) to GI (General Industrial). The public is invited to attend the meeting. Substantial changes may occur to the request, based on comments from the public hearing. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to recess the public hearing at another place and time. For further information on the case listed above, please contact the Person County Planning & Zoning Department at (336) 597-1750. 1/23,30/2025 80 PERSON COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Conditional District Rezoning Application, CD-01-24, is for the Duke Energy Progress, LLC site to rezone the 297-acre vacant subject property from a R (Residential) to a G-I (General Industrial) zoning designation. Request Conditional District Rezoning Application, CD-01-24, is a request by the Applicant, Duke Energy Progress, LLC to rezone the 297-acre vacant subject property from a R (Residential) to a G-I (General Industrial) zoning designation. The property is generally located off of Roxboro Plant Rd. The subject property includes an Industrial future land use designation. This amendment request is to change the zoning designation on the tract listed above from R to G-I for future industrial development. Existing Land Use & Land Use Compatibility The existing land use for the subject property is vacant. The existing land uses are consistent and compatible with adjacent land uses, as follows: • North – vacant. • East – vacant. • South – vacant. • West – vacant and residential. Comprehensive Planning & Zoning Consistency Person County Planning Ordinance Section 152, Zoning Permits as well as North Carolina General Statues (NCGS) § 160D-604 & § 160D-605 requires plan consistency and a recommendation from the Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners. Zoning amendment review shall also follow specific criteria as listed in NCGS Article 7, § 160-701, as follows: Article 7. Zoning Regulation. § 160D-701. Purposes. Zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and shall be designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. To that end, the regulations may address, among other things, the following public purposes: to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic, and dangers; to facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements; and to promote the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the community. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout the local government's planning and development regulation jurisdiction. The regulations may not include, as a basis for denying a zoning or rezoning request from a school, the level of service of a road facility or facilities abutting the school or proximately located to the school (2019-111, s. 2.4; 2020-3, s. 4.33(a); 2020-25, s. 51(a), (b), & (d).) The Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan (Comp Plan) includes the following Guiding Principles, with relation to this rezoning request: 81 Guiding Principle No. 2 – Facilitating Sustainable Economic Growth • Guiding Principle No. 2.1 – Designate sufficient developable land and sites to support economic growth. • Guiding Principle No. 2.4 – Identify and recruit industry sectors that bring diversity to the economic/employment base. • Guiding Principle No. 2.7 – Provide utility infrastructure to support economic growth. Amending the zoning designation for the subject property to G-I will be consistent and compatible with the site’s Industrial future land use designation and Comp Plan that proposed future industrial development on the site. Upon review of Application CD-01-24, the Planning Board is to advise and comment on whether the proposed action is consistent or inconsistent with the County’s adopted Comp Plan. This “Statement of Reasonableness and Plan Consistency” may be approved in a single-statement for a motion. Specifically, the Planning Board shall provide a written recommendation to the Board of Commissioners from this single-statement addressing the Comp Plan consistency or inconsistency and any other matter, as deemed appropriate by the Planning Board. Any statement of inconsistency shall not preclude consideration or approval of the proposed amendment application by the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners shall also adopt a statement describing whether their action is consistent or inconsistent with the Comp Plan and why that action is reasonable and in the public’s interest. Planning Staff Analysis & Recommendation Based on the above, Planning & Zoning Department staff recommends approval of Conditional District Rezoning Application, CD-01-24 and that the Planning Board provide a written Statement of Reasonableness and Plan Consistency to the Board of Commissioners in a single-statement potential motion, as follows: “I hereby move to approve Conditional District Rezoning Application, CD-01-24, for the Duke Energy Progress, LLC site to rezone the 297-acre vacant subject property from a R (Residential) to a G-I (General Industrial) zoning designation and find it is consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan.” Attachments: Exhibit A – Site Plan Exhibit B – Aerial Photo 82 83 84 85 86 E D C B A F C B A D E D C B A F C B A D 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 E D C B A F C B A DWG SIZE REVISION FOR DRAWING NO. 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(296.94 ACRES) PROPERTY LINE E 1,975,975.65 N 987,825.24 POINT OF BEGINNING STATE HIGHWAY 57 NORTH CAROLINA PLANT ROAD ROXBORO POWER N 064°38'23.69" WN 009°08'23.27" WN 012°15'10.40" ES 087°26'46.60" E N 080°00'31.20" E S 000°11'37.79" E119.71' N 005°20'57.62" W 162.28' N 000°37'06.81" W 69.27' N 024°27'30.64" E 127.73' N 034°38'29.26" E 382.02' N 038°42'53.35" E 3,382.24' 705.61' 1,818.55'736.42'1,685.04'5,060.45'(12 STALLS) ADMIN BUILDING PARKING 500' BUFFER538.68'N 035°20'24.31" EEXIST POWER POLE COOLING TOWER TOTAL HEIGHT = 60' COOLING TOWER DECK HEIGHT = 45' AIR INLET FILTER HEIGHT = 96' OEM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT = 40' GAS TURBINE AREA NO BUILDING HEIGHT TANK DIA = 95' TANK HEIGHTS = 40' TANK DIA = 90' TANK HEIGHTS = 40' TANK DIA = 50' TANK HEIGHTS = 40' HEIGHT = 25' (AVERAGE) ADMIN BUILDING ROOF STACK HEIGHT = 200' (APPROX) BYPASS STACK HEIGHT = 150' (APPROX) ENCLOSURE HEIGHT = 130' HRSG AREA NO BUILDING HEIGHT STG OEM ENCLOSURE HEIGHT = 20' STG AREA & WT BUILDING HEIGHT = 30' (AVG) EXIST GUARD SHACK SEPTIC FIELD © 2025 Microsoft Corporation © 2024 Maxar ©CNES (2024) Distribution Airbus DS Earthstar Geographics SIO 87 Person County Board of Commissioners February 3, 2025 88 Petition CD-01-24 A request by the Applicant, Duke Energy Progress, LLC, to rezone the 297-acre vacant subject property from a R (Residential) to a CD-GI (Conditional District -General Industrial) zoning designation for a hydrogen capable natural gas combined cycle plant. The property is generally located off of Roxboro Plant Rd. 89 The existing land use for the subject property is vacant. The existing land uses are consistent and compatible with adjacent land uses, as follows: •To the West – vacant and residential. •To the North – vacant. •To the East – vacant. •To the South – vacant.90 The parcel is split zoned GI (General Industrial) and R (Residential). 91 92 The Future Land Use Map identifies the site as Industrial. 93 Conditional District Rezoning CD-01-24 –Planning Staff Recommendation •The applicant is requesting a conditional district rezoning of the property from R (Residential) to CD-GI (Conditional District –General Industrial), in order to develop a hydrogen capable natural gas combined cycle plant. •Planning staff recommends approval of the conditional district rezoning case CD-01-24 based on the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Future Land Use Map contained within the Land Use Plan. The rezoning request is a Conditional District Rezoning request, and conditions can be placed on the approval, provided that they comply with the Person County Planning Ordinance and are agreed upon by the applicant. 94 Conditional District Rezoning CD-02-21–Planning Board Recommendation •At the Planning Board meeting on Jan. 9, 2025, the Board voted 4-2 to recommend approval of CD-01-24. 95 Conditional District Rezoning CD-01-24 –Reasonableness and Consistency Statement The Board is required to make a motion and include a Reasonableness and Consistency statement with the motion. Proposed motion, including Reasonableness and Consistency Statement: •“I hereby move to approve Conditional District Rezoning Application, CD-01-24, for the Duke Energy Progress, LLC site to rezone the 297-acre vacant subject property from a R (Residential) to a CD-GI (Conditional District-General Industrial) zoning designation and find it is consistent with the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan.” 96 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 18, 2025 Agenda Title: EDC Resolution (Membership Amendment) Summary of Information: At its January 24, 2025 meeting, the Person County Economic Development Commission voted to recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the vacant seat on the EDC be designated as a Agricultural/Farm Community seat and that Dr. Claudia Berryhill, who is currently serving as the ex-offico Agricultural/Farm Community representative, be appointed to the vacant seat. “A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR A CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP” that incorporates the changes outlined above will be provided to the Board of Commissioners for consideration at the retreat. Financial Impact: None. Recommended Action: Adopt the resolution and appoint Dr. Claudia Berryhill to the vacant seat for a Farmland Preservation Plan stakeholder voting representative. Submitted By: Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager 97