BOC Minutes June 16 2014
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 16, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Jimmy B. Clayton Sybil Tate, Assistant County Manager
Kyle W. Puryear C. Ronald Aycock, County Attorney
B. Ray Jeffers Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
Frances P. Blalock
David Newell, Sr.
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
regular session on Monday, June 16, 2014 at 9:00 am in the Commissioners’ meeting
room in the Person County Office Building.
Chairman Clayton called the meeting to order, led invocation and asked Vice
Chairman Jeffers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
RECOGNITIONS:
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR COUNTY RETIREES:
Chairman Clayton read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to each
Person County retiree, Malinda Davis and Flora Villines.
Ms. Villines publicly thanked Angie Warren, Human Resources Director and
Kathy Adcock, Person Area Transportation System Manager as well as the Board of
Commissioners for all the assistance and support during her tenure with Person County.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Mr. Bill Barber of 600 Peed Road, Rougemont stated he resides near the County
landfill and that certain things were promised by the Board of Commissioners when the
landfill was opened, one of which was not to accept hazardous waste. Mr. Barber noted
the landfill is permitted to accept coal ash but asked the Board to hold true to the previous
Board’s promises to the citizens that live near the landfill.
Mr. Greg Duhon of 9650 Oxford Road, Rougemont and Landfill Manager hand
delivered a letter of correspondence from Republic Services’ Area President, Drew
Isenhour expressing concerns related to the proposed Resolution for a Moratorium on
Coal Ash Waste Transfer to our Municipal Solid Waste Landfill noting the proposed
resolution is inconsistent with the agreement between Person County and Republic. Mr.
Duhon read excerpts of the letter reiterating the fact that federal regulations specifically
allow Republic to dispose of ash material in the landfill under the agreement and that
Republic nonetheless took additional measures to analyze the ash material disposed of in
the landfill to confirm that this type of material is non-hazardous. Mr. Duhon, on behalf
of Republic, respectfully requested the Board to not adopt the proposed resolution, noting
Republic Services reserves the right to pursue the appropriate remedy if the proposed
resolution is passed.
Ms. Betty Blalock of 144 Tirzah Ridge, Rougemont urged the Board to stop the
coal ash from going into the County landfill, noting the waste cannot be brought from 60
miles from waste point of origin.
Ms. Faye Boyd of 69 Foxwood Drive, Timberlake questioned why the coal ash is
taken to the landfill and not stored on Duke Energy’s property in cement storage units
designed for disposal of waste materials. Ms. Boyd referred to Duke Energy’s liability of
coal ash material when deposited into the landfill and wondered how Duke Energy could
remain responsible once it was put in the landfill.
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DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. Approval of Minutes of May 19, 2014
B. Approval of Minutes of May 27, 2014
C. Budget Amendment #15
D. Budget Amendment #16
E. Budget Transfer dated June 2, 2014
F. Tax Adjustments for the month of May 2014
a. May 2014 tax releases
b. May 2014 NC Vehicle Tax System pending refunds
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION FOR A MORATORIUM ON COAL ASH WASTE TRANSFER
TO OUR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL:
Commissioner Blalock noted the coal ash resolution was tabled on May 19, 2014
and proceeded to present the Board with a revised resolution that excludes the Dan River
cleanup since it is already in progress and nearing completion. Commissioner Blalock
amended the revised resolution to include the word should twice and taking out the word
shall (all changes in the next to last paragraph of the resolution) as follows:
NOTWITHSTANDING THAT ACTION IS UNDERWAY AT DAN RIVER, BE
IT RESOLVED, that no additional coal combustion waste should be placed in the
Person County municipal solid landfill following the extant cleanup in the Dan
River by Duke Energy and no movement of coal ash from coal ash ponds and
lagoons near waterways be brought to the same municipal waste landfill.
Regardless of the EPA ruling in December, all future remediation of coal ash
waste disposal should be the responsibility of the producer on their own property.
Commissioner Blalock stated the resolution asks that no coal ash from Duke
Energy lagoons and ponds be brought to the Person County landfill, thereby, transferring
environmental and health problems to the citizens and requests Duke Energy to retain the
ash on the producer’s property. Commissioner Blalock stated concerns about the
landfill’s liner leaking and the air emissions that occur from landfill sites when fine
particle waste is blown by the wind as the waste is loaded and unloaded, further noting
that power companies are supposed to keep the coal ash wet to reduce the fine particle
pollution. Commissioner Blalock referenced a 2010 study commissioned by the non-
profit Clean Air Task Force, which reported over 1,300 deaths and tens of thousands of
other acute heart and respiratory problems within one year that were attributed to
exposure to fine particle pollution from US coal plant emissions. Commissioner Blalock
shared a remark made by Paul Newton, president of Duke Energy’s operations in North
Carolina, about the challenge and expense of moving the company’s ash; “…to move the
22M tons of coal ash from the impoundment located at the Steam plant’s ash basin near
Charlotte, it would take workers working12 hours per day, six days a week, one truckload
every three minutes nearly 30 years to complete.”
Commissioner Puryear asked the County Attorney to address any such legal
implications related to the resolution before the Board. County Attorney, Ron Aycock
stated the resolution, if adopted, is in effect asking Duke Energy and Republic Services to
do what is requested however there is no mandate to follow the resolution thereby
indicating that there are no legal implications.
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Vice Chairman Jeffers referred to Senate Bill 729 that has a preempted local
regulation mirroring General Statute 130A-293, which repeals local acts that prohibit the
transportation, treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous waste within any county, city
or other political subdivision, etc. Mr. Aycock stated Person County was not in violation
when the contract and permit was issued and that the proposed resolution would not
change that fact, since it has no mandatory effect but only that of a request.
Commissioner Blalock emphasized that the resolution before the Board was a
means for elected officials to publicly air the concerns of their constituents noting the
resolution is non-binding and simply expresses the feelings of many of the county’s
residents.
Commissioner Newell stated as there was much unknown about coal ash and its
effect of people, he feels Duke Energy should keep the coal ash waste on their own
property.
Tanya Evans, Duke Energy’s District Manager addressed the Board at
Commissioner Puryear’s request noting Duke Energy’s preference to relocate the waste
materials to a landfill close to the power plants to reduce travel distance of the coal ash
fine particle pollution. Ms. Evans stated that the current amount of coal ash dredged
from the Dan River and transferred to Person County’s landfill is relatively small and
inappropriate for disposal into Duke Energy’s own Monofill because it is mostly river
silt.
Vice Chairman Jeffers asked Ms. Evans if the recently constructed Duke Energy
Monofill is operational. Ms. Evans stated it is not fully operational at this time.
Commissioner Puryear stated the Board could ask Republic to not accept coal ash
waste although Republic has a contractual right to accept coal ash waste and the county
has no provision to get out of the contract until such time as a new contract is negotiated
with such provisions stated.
Commissioner Blalock stated as long as the definition of hazardous waste remains
the same, a new contract won’t make a difference. Commissioner Blalock noted her
desire that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) make a decision soon regarding
the coal ash rules.
Chairman Clayton stated the landfill was designed for municipal solid waste of
the City of Roxboro and Person County and that is what it should be limited. Chairman
Clayton commented his desire for the resolution to pass unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to adopt a
Resolution for a Moratorium on Coal Ash Waste Transfer to our Municipal Solid Waste
Landfill
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A copy of the Board adopted resolution will be sent to Senator Mike Woodard
and Representative Winkie Wilkins as requested by Commissioner Blalock.
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NEW BUSINESS:
USDA STRIKEFORCE INITIATIVES:
USDA-Farm Service Agency County Executive Director, Charity Silver informed
the Board that in 2010, USDA Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack launched the
StrikeForce Initiative for Rural Growth and Opportunity. This initiative aims to provide
intensive care for rural areas with persistent, concentrated poverty. These areas are
selected based on census data identifying the county as having persistent poverty of more
than 20%. Person County meets these guidelines and has been selected as a StrikeForce
county. Through this initiative, USDA agencies (Farm Service Agency, Natural
Resource Conservation Service, Rural Development, & Risk Management) aim to partner
with and educate local governments, community organizations, and faith based
organizations about using USDA programs to improve their counties economically.
Ms. Silver promoted attendance at an upcoming StrikeForce meeting scheduled
for June 25, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Vance Granville Community College.
Vice Chairman Jeffers inquired about local farmers receiving the technology to
accept SNAP benefits at the local farmer’s market. Ms. Silver stated she has forwarded
information to the local farmer’s market manager and offered to forward information to
the Assistant County Manager to share with the Board.
Commissioner Blalock asked about cooperatives. Ms. Silver stated cooperatives
would be through Rural Development led by George Vital noting she would also provide
contact information for him to the Assistant County Manager to share with the Board.
The presentation Ms. Silver gave the Board follows:
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FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT
FUNDING:
Person County Senior Center Interim Aging Services Director, Maynell Harper
stated the Person County Home & Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Committee
elected funding to proceed as indicated on form 731 “County Funding Plan.” The
document summarizes Person County Senior Center’s funding with a total of $290,000
allocated to Congregate and Home Delivered Nutrition, Transportation, In-Home Aide,
and Operations; Person County Department of Social Services (DSS) with a total of
$33,076 allocated for In-Home Aide services; and Generations Adult Day Care with a
total of $4,500 allocated for Adult Day Care. The total HCCBG Fiscal Year 2014-2015
funding for Person County is $327,576. Ms. Harper stated funding for the region had
increased although Person County’s share had been reduced by $12,000 based on census
data. Ms. Harper was happy to announce that a United Way grant for the Meals-on-
Wheels program would assist in covering the shortfall for that service. Ms. Harper noted
between DSS and the Person County Senior Center, there are over 300 seniors on the
waiting list for services.
Ms. Harper requested Board approval of the HCCBG Committee’s funding
allocation for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 with acceptance of HCCBG funding for Person
County.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to approve the
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Home & Community Care Block Grant Funding.
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KIRBY REBIRTH: UPSTAIRS – UPTOWN PROJECT:
Piedmont Community College President, Dr. Walter Bartlett told the Board that
the Kirby Rebirth Upstairs-Uptown project is moving from the planning phase into the
construction phase, however, before construction begins a contract must be signed
between Person County and Legacy Building Co. Dr. Bartlett noted the total cost of the
contract is $469,119 (not to exceed $490,000) and includes the complete renovation of
the second floor of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex. Dr. Bartlett announced that
Piedmont Community College (PCC), in partnership with Person County Recreation Arts
& Parks (PCRAP) and Person County Arts Council (PCAC), has raised $322,888 through
generous community pledges of monetary support and contributions which does not
include a $40,000 commitment by Person County that was disbursed for architectural
costs.
Dr. Bartlett stated that there remains $146,231 (not to exceed $167,112) that the
three partners, PCC, PCRAP, and PCAC, will need to raise the funds to complete the
project. Knowing this, the partners will continue to work diligently to raise these funds.
Dr. Bartlett stated confidence that the Person County community will continue to invest
in this restoration project in an effort to ensure a successful and complete renovation.
Dr. Bartlett stated the partners of the Kirby Rebirth project are requesting that the
Person County Commissioners:
1. Temporarily earmark County funds for the remaining $146,231 (not to exceed
$167,112) so that the contract with Legacy Building Co. can be initiated with the
understanding that the partners of this project will work diligently to secure these
funds through donations, and;
2. Allow the partners to develop and implement the process and procedures
necessary to establish a naming rights policy for various second floor rooms of
the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex to assist in raising the remaining funds for this
project.
Dr. Bartlett confirmed that the County would potentially earn new revenue from
the Kirby Rebirth new space, especially if the County uses the space for art classrooms.
Dr. Bartlett told the group that the Director is currently funded two-thirds by PCC and
through partnership with the County for one-third.
Vice Chairman Jeffers questioned Dr. Bartlett and John Hill, Director of PCRAP
about joint use of the space within the Kirby. Mr. Hill and Dr. Bartlett noted discussions
had taken place about the county using the Learning Studios and future use of the second
floor.
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Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate provided the Board with funding sources to
temporarily earmark the necessary funds to proceed with the project. Ms. Tate stated the
funding sources from the current fiscal year budget included $52,000 available in
undesignated contingency, $100,000 in designated contingency for the employee market
study and $38,000 unencumbered in the Governing Body’s contract service line. Dr.
Bartlett stated his intent to continue to fundraise with hope to have the funds completely
acquired within one-year. Dr. Bartlett stated his desire to raise the funds without having
to use the County’s earmarked funding but confirmed that if the County’s funds are
expended, fundraising will continue until the County is reimbursed.
Ms. Tate recommended an interlocal agreement between Person County and PCC
be considered to specify the project details as the funds raised by the partners have not
been transferred to the County to pay the vendor.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve
earmarking funds in the current fiscal year budget as identified by the Assistant County
Manager to be used for the Kirby Rebirth project up to $167,112 as requested by the PCC
President until such time fundraising can reimburse the County.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear to authorize execution of the
contract between Person County and Legacy Building Co.
Commissioner Blalock asked Dr. Bartlett about the County access to the $322,888
in donated funds to pay for the project. Dr. Bartlett stated PCC has the majority of the
funds. Amy Wehrenberg, Finance Director stated the interlocal agreement will establish
the guidelines for the County to pay Legacy Building Co. and/or be reimbursed by PCC.
County Attorney, Ron Aycock, stated the contract will obligate the County to pay
for the work when performed. Mr. Aycock stated that the interlocal agreement will
assure the donated funds are transferred to the County to pay for the County’s obligation.
Commissioner Newell asked Mr. Aycock to address Article 11 Hazardous
Materials, Waste and Asbestos of the contract. Mr. Aycock deferred to General Services
Director, Ray Foushee who told the group the original architect, MHAworks determined
there was no asbestos present in the building.
Commissioner Newell advocated for the interlocal agreement to be established to
set fund transfers from PCC to the County in order to pay obligations as set by the
contract, to which a request was made of Commissioner Puryear to amend his motion.
Commissioner Puryear offered an amended motion to authorize execution of the
contract between Person County and Legacy Building Co to which no funds will be
expended until such time as an interlocal agreement between Person County and
Piedmont Community College is in place. The amended motion carried unanimously.
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It was the consensus of the Board to allow the partners to develop and implement
the process and procedures necessary to establish naming rights policy for various second
floor rooms of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex with the understanding that the proposed
policy would be brought back to the Board of Commissioners for review at a future
meeting.
NEW EMS MEDICAL DIRECTOR CONTRACT:
Emergency Services Director, Wes Lail said that due to the recent relocation of
the current medical director to Guilford County and the desire by Person County EMS
administration to maintain a more readily available and local medical director, Dr. Danny
M. Phillips has been approached for this role. Dr. Phillips is interested in serving as the
new EMS medical director, and a general overview of his responsibilities are as follows:
1. Training and instructional courses for ambulance and emergency medical
personnel of the EMS System.
2. Medical advice to ambulance and emergency personnel of the EMS
System.
3. Perform the duties and responsibilities listed for a Medical Director as
enumerated in the title 10- Department of Health and Human Resources,
Chapter 3 Facility Services, Sub-Chapter 3P Office of Emergency Medical
Services regulations Section .0400Medical Oversight.
Mr. Lail stated the County would compensate Dr. Phillips $15,000 annually plus
travel reimbursement which is the same in the current contract for a medical director.
Mr. Lail requested Board approval of the new EMS Medical Director contract to be
effective July 17, 2014.
Vice Chairman Jeffers asked Mr. Lail if the Medical Director’s training included
the WASS System. Mr. Lail confirmed the WASS System is a component of the EMS
System to which training is included. Mr. Lail noted the Medical Director has complete
oversight over medical/first responders as well. Vice Chairman Jeffers requested Mr. Lail
to invite Dr. Phillips to an upcoming Fire Chiefs meeting to meet all the volunteer fire
department personnel. Mr. Lail stated he would invite Dr. Phillips to the next Fire Chief’s
meeting once he is onboard should the Board give approval of the new contract.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to approve the
EMS Medical Director contract with Dr. Danny Phillips as presented.
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PERSON COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER AND VARIOUS ROOFING
IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE:
Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg requested approval of the “Person County
Recycling Center and Various Roofing Improvements Capital Project Ordinance.” The
Capital Project Ordinance is for the purchase, renovation and re-roofing of the existing
Person County Recycling Center, and other re-roofing construction for the Kirby Civic
Auditorium and Earl Bradsher Preschool. Ms. Wehrenberg stated the approval of this
Ordinance allows for the creation of this Project on the County's books and lists the
revenues and expenditures associated with this project. Ms. Wehrenberg noted the Board
gave direction as part of the adopted Capital Improvement Plan in April 2014 to fund the
expenditures associated with this project with debt proceeds and other funding sources as
listed on the ordinance, including a contingency budget of $30,000 to account for any
unforeseen related costs. Ms. Wehrenberg informed the Board that the total loan
financing for this Project is estimated to be $2,307,095.
Ms. Wehrenberg stated the fund balance appropriation for the purchase of the
Person County Recycling Center took place in April 2014 for almost $853,000. The
additional amount needed currently from fund balance to cover initial engineering costs
for the Recycling Center improvements and roofing construction until proceeds are
secured totals $60,000. Ms. Wehrenberg stated that once loan proceeds are received, a
transfer for $912,205 will be posted back to the General Fund.
A motion was made by Chairman Clayton, and carried 5-0 to approve Person
County Recycling Center and Various Roofing Improvements Capital Project Ordinance.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves stated the Person County Board of
Commissioners solicited volunteers to fill positions on the following boards,
commissions, authorities, and committees through advertisement in the Courier-Times
May 14, 2014 edition with notice to submit applications by June 3, 2014. Ms. Reaves
presented to the Board citizen applications for consideration for appointment to boards
and committees. Those boards and committees that did not have any applications
submitted will be advertised on a future date. Ms. Reaves stated the highlighted boards
below denote a competitive board and are eligible for the informal interview process,
should the Board deem appropriate. If the informal interview process is deemed
appropriate by the Board, Ms. Reaves requested the Board to direct the Clerk to organize
and inform the applicants of such competitive boards of the scheduled date set by the
Board. Should the informal interview process be waived or not deemed appropriate at
this time, Ms. Reaves requested the Board to nominate for appointment effective July 1,
2014 unless the position was currently vacant.
ABC Board
3-Year Term: 1 position available
1) R.D. “Danny” Bumpass, Jr. requested appointment
2) Barnabas Jay requested appointment
It was the consensus of the Board to hold the informal interview process with the
applicants of the ABC Board.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: No Applications.
1-Year Initial Term; 3-Year Reappointment: 1 position available
Board of Adjustment
3-Year Term: 2 positions available as well as 1 position for an alternate
1) Lois Winstead requested reappointment
2) Ronald Perkins requested reappointment
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to reappoint both
Lois Winstead and Ronald Perkins to the Board of Adjustment for a 3-year term.
Board of Health
3-Year Term: 1 position each representing:
a pharmacist,
1) Ted Michie requested appointment
an engineer and
1) Steven Bailey requested reappointment
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to appoint Ted
Michie, pharmacist representative and reappoint Steven Bailey, engineer representative to
the Board of Health for a 3-year term.
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general public
1) Gracie Napier requested appointment
2) Leon Martin requested reappointment
It was the consensus of the Board to hold the informal interview process with the
general public applicants of the Board of Health.
Economic Development Commission
3-Year Term:
2 positions available for member-at-large and 1 position for a representative of a business
with a presence in Person County
1) Ernest B. Wood, Jr. requested appointment
2) Kenneth Perry requested appointment
3) Randy Reynolds requested appointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to appoint
Ernest B. Wood, Jr. and Kenneth Perry as the members-at-large as well as Randy
Reynolds, business representative to the Economic Development Commission each for a
3-year term.
Environmental Issues Advisory Committee
2-Year/3-Year Term Staggered; 1 position available for each of the County’s nine
townships as follows:
Allensville
1) Jason Torian requested appointment
Bushy Fork
1) Curtis E. (Gene) Moore requested appointment
Cunningham
1) Julie Reynolds requested appointment
Flat River
1) Jerry Ball requested appointment
2) Lisa Whitfield-Jacobs requested appointment
Holloway
1) Donald Long requested appointment
Mt. Tirzah
1) Kenneth Hill requested appointment
Olive Hill
1) Sandy Pleasant requested appointment
Roxboro
1) Leigh Woodall, Jr. requested appointment
2) William Burwell, Jr. requested appointment
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Woodsdale
1) No applications to date
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to appoint Jason
Torian, Allensville representative, Curtis (Gene) Moore, Bushy Fork representative, Julie
Reynolds, Cunningham representative, Jerry Ball, Flat River representative each to a 2-
year term and Donald Long, Holloway representative, Kenneth Hill, Mt. Tirzah
representative, and Sandy Pleasant, Olive Hill representative each to a 3-year term to the
Environmental Issues Advisory Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear to appoint Leigh Woodall, Jr.,
Roxboro representative for a 3-year term to the Environmental Issues Advisory Board.
The motion failed 2-3 for lack of majority. Commissioners Puryear and Newell voted
in favor of the motion. Chairman Clayton, Vice Chairman Jeffers and Commissioner
Blalock voted against the motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 4-1 to appoint
William Burwell, Jr., Roxboro representative for a 3-year term to the Environmental
Issues Advisory Board. Commissioner Puryear cast the lone dissenting vote.
Home Health and Hospice Advisory Committee
3-Year Term: 1 position representing the Health Department
1) Leigh Ann Creson requested reappointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to reappoint
Leigh Ann Creson to the Home Health and Hospice Advisory Committee for a 3-year
term.
Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
6-Year Term; 3 positions available
1) Rhonda Haynes requested appointment
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to appoint
Rhonda Haynes to the Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority for
a 6-year term.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
1-Year Initial Term; 2-Year Reappointment
1 position available for:
a member of the business community (no applications) and
an individual under the age of 21
1) Anderson Clayton requested reappointment
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2-Year Term:
4 citizens-at-large positions,
1) Margaret Bradsher requested reappointment
a position for the Chief of Police or designee (no applications), and
the District Attorney or designee (no applications).
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to reappoint
Anderson Clayton, representative under the age of 21 and Margaret Bradsher, citizen
representative each for a 2-year reappointment.
Library Advisory Board
3-Year Term; 2 positions available
1) Rhonda Haynes requested appointment
2) Roger Chance requested appointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to appoint
Rhonda Haynes and Roger Chance to the Library Advisory Board, each for a 3-year term.
Nursing Home Advisory Committee: No applications received.
1-Year Initial Term; 3-Year Reappointment; 2 positions available
Person-Caswell Lake Authority
3-Year Term: 1 position available
1) Whit Wyant requested appointment
2) William C. Bullock requested reappointment
It was the consensus of the Board to hold the informal interview process with the
applicants of the Person-Caswell Lake Authority.
Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees
4-Year Term; 1 position available
1) Maggie Whitt requested reappointment
2) Barnabas Jay requested appointment
It was the consensus of the Board to hold the informal interview process with the
applicants of the Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees.
Planning Board
3-Year Term: 1 position available
1) Kenneth Montgomery requested reappointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 4-1 to reappoint
Kenneth Montgomery to the Planning Board for a 3-year term. Vice Chairman Jeffers
cast the lone dissenting vote.
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Recreation Advisory Board
3-Year Term: 2 positions available
1) Johnny Lunsford requested reappointment
2) Froncello Bumpass requested reappointment
3) Rhonda Haynes requested appointment
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 4-1 to reappoint Johnny
Lunsford and Froncello Bumpass to the Recreation Advisory Board each for 3-year term.
Commissioner Newell cast the lone dissenting vote.
Vice Chairman Jeffers, on behalf of the Recreation Advisory Board, requested the
Board of Commissioners to review and amend the appointment process to allow the
Recreation Advisory Board the authority to appoint two additional members to the
Recreation Advisory Board with the intention to create a more diverse board. It was the
consensus of the Board to place a hold on the application submitted by Rhonda Haynes
until after such review of the Recreation Advisory Board Ordinance. Vice Chairman
Jeffers requested this item be on the Board’s next agenda.
Region K Aging Advisory
3-Year Term: 3 positions available
1) Susan Naylor requested appointment (COG staff recommended term to 12/31/16)
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to appoint Susan
Naylor to the Region K Aging Advisory Board for a term to 12/31/2016 as recommended
by COG staff.
Voluntary Agricultural District Board
3-Year Term: positions available to represent:
Bushy Fork: Michael Clayton requested reappointment
Flat River: Ronald Foushee requested reappointment
Mt. Tirzah: Pete Thomas requested reappointment
Farm Bureau: Coleman Whitfield requested reappointment
Grange: Norman Boyette requested appointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to reappoint
Michael Clayton, Bushy Fork representative, Ronald Foushee, Flat River representative,
Pete Thomas, Mt. Tirzah representative, Coleman Whitfield, Farm Bureau representative
and to appoint Norman Boyette, Grange representative to the Voluntary Agricultural
District Board, each for a 3-year term.
Work Force Development Board
1-Year Initial Term; 2-Year Reappointment:
2 positions available representing private industry,
1) Derrick Sims requested reappointment
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1 position available for a member or an officer of organized labor (no applications
received), and
1 position available representing healthcare
1) Eva McDougal requested reappointment
1 position available representing the community college/education
1) Dr. Walter Bartlett requested reappointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to reappoint
Derek Sims, private industry representative, Eva McDougal, healthcare representative
and Dr. Walter Bartlett, education representative to the Work Force Development Board,
each for a 2-year term.
It was the consensus of the Board to schedule the informal interviews for 6:00 pm
on August 4, 2014.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Clayton had no report.
ASSISTANT MANAGER’S REPORT:
Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate introduced Person County’s newly hired
Planning Director, Mike Ciriello.
COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Newell commented he had another item for Closed Session
discussion.
Commissioner Blalock reported she attended Granville County’s environmental
affairs committee where Paul Westfall presented the federal proposed rule change for the
Clean Water Act which would amend the definition of “waters of the US” and expand the
range of waters that fall under federal jurisdiction. Commissioner Blalock noted the
federal proposed rule could have impacts on county development, if approved. The stated
opinion is that waters should be jurisdictional if the water has a “significant nexus” with
navigable water; a change in term from navigable to waters. The proposal states that
waters of the US under federal jurisdiction include navigable waters, interstate waters,
territorial waters, tributaries (ditches), wetlands and other waters. Commissioner Blalock
stated EPA expects the new rule to be agriculture friendly although agriculture and others
are concerned, i.e. road side ditches to be included as a water of the US which could
cause disruptions in field operations, decreased development, increase in pervading
requirements, regulatory burdens on farmers, businesses and municipalities, higher costs
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with legal fees, and more time. Commissioner Blalock stated there is a 180-day public
comment period from April 21, 2014 to October 20, 2014. Chairman Clayton added the
National Association of Counties (NACo) has taken a stand against changing the
terminology. Commissioner Blalock noted Farm Bureau is also in opposition to the
change as well.
Commissioner Puryear had no report.
Vice Chairman Jeffers commented the House released its budget which included
the following:
• Agreed with Senate on the Medicaid Relief Swap (Person County not
affected),
• State misdemeanants, including DWI offenders would be housed in county
jails through voluntary statewide misdemeanant confinement fund program,
and
• An amendment in the House Education Appropriations subcommittee that will
authorize virtual charter schools to receive an allotment of $790 per student.
Vice Chairman Jeffers noted he heard from the Board of Education Chairman,
Gordon Powell that conveyed the local funds allocated for the 2% increase in all school
employee’s supplemental salary will have to be shared with the charter schools noting the
House budget salary increase would include a provision to allow school boards to use any
state allotment funds to supplement pay.
CLOSED SESSION:
Closed Session #1
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to enter into
Closed Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to consider the acquisition or lease
of real property at 10:59 am with the following individuals permitted to attend: Clerk to
the Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron Aycock, Assistant County Manager,
Sybil Tate, General Services Director, Ray Foushee, Arts, Parks & Recreation Director,
John Hill and summer interns, Adam Decker and Maia Landey.
Chairman Clayton announced a brief recess prior to Closed Session. Closed
Session was called to order at 11:04 am.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:32 am.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 11:32 am.
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Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton
Clerk to the Board Chairman