BOC Minutes May 5 2014
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 5, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Jimmy B. Clayton Heidi York, 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, May 5, 2014 at 7:00 pm 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:
Chairman Clayton stated the Sheriff has requested the Board to add the following
item to the agenda for a Bulletproof Vest Fiscal Year 2014 Federal Grant Application.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to add to the
agenda an item for Bulletproof Vest Fiscal Year 2014 Federal Grant Application.
Commissioner Newell requested the Board to add an item to the agenda for an
update related to the Coal Ash information.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0 to add to the
agenda an item for a Coal Ash information update.
Chairman Clayton stated staff has requested a Closed Session to consider the
acquisition or lease of real property be added to the agenda.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to add a Closed
Session to the agenda to consider the acquisition or lease of real property.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda as adjusted.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST BY PSNC ENERGY FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO UPGRADE
AN EXISTING COMPRESSOR SITE ON BILLY HICKS ROAD, TAX MAP A62
PARCEL 82, ROXBORO TOWNSHIP:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for a request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit to
upgrade an Existing Compressor Site on Billy Hicks Road, Tax Map A62 Parcel 82,
Roxboro Township.
The public hearing set to hear a request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit
to upgrade an Existing Compressor Site on Billy Hicks Road, Tax Map A62 Parcel 82,
Roxboro Township required a quasi-judicial zoning decision whereby witnesses are to be
sworn in and subject to cross examination, no ex parte communication and requires
findings of fact. Chairman Clayton administered the Oath of Sworn Testimony to the
following individuals who would offer testimony during the public hearing:
Aaron Holland, Reid Crane, Chris Norcross, Whitney Waldrop and Stuart Gilbert
City/County Planning Director, Aaron Holland stated the County received a
request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit for Tax Map A62 Parcel 82 to
upgrade an existing compressor site on Billy Hicks Road (SR 1704), Roxboro
Township. The property consists of 13.18 acres with an existing single Solar Saturn
compressor and a control building. Mr. Holland stated the old buildings and
equipment will be removed and replaced with two compressor buildings, a control
room and a gas cooler.
Mr. Holland noted the site located on Billy Hicks Road is within the Falls Lake
Development watershed and the plans require stormwater facilities. Mr. Holland
further noted the stormwater plan has been reviewed by the County’s consultant and
has been approved.
Mr. Holland told the Board of Commissioners that the Planning Board staff
recommended, if approved, the following conditions to be included:
1. Applicant to obtain an Environmental Health Permit, a Zoning Permit and a
Building Permit from the County.
2. Applicant to show that they have sewer available from the City of Roxboro.
3. Applicant to obtain a floodplain development permit from the County for the
proposed impacts within the floodplain. Provide documentation from the adjacent
property owner that allows the proposed offsite construction.
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4. Provide an approved O&M Manual. Manual to specify the frequency of routine
inspections.
5. Provide a surety bond in the amount of 125% of the construction cost of the Best
Management Practice (BMP).
6. Access Easement and Management easement and plat to be executed and recorded.
7. Prior to construction of the bioretention device, a soil test of the bioretention filter
media shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineer of record with a copy sent
to the stormwater administrator for approval.
8. Perform an infiltration test at the completion of the bioretention BMP. Provide a
copy of the results to the stormwater administrator.
9. Annual maintenance inspection and report required. The owner of the permitted
structural stormwater BMP/control shall annually submit a maintenance and
inspection report for each BMP to the stormwater administrator. Annual
inspections shall begin within one year of the recordation of any deed showing
stormwater BMP Control structures.
10. No development or redevelopment (land disturbance) shall occur until a
Stormwater Management Permit is issued.
11. Impacts to wetlands or streams may require a 404 permit from the Army Corps
of Engineers and a 401 permit from NCDENR.
12. Obtain all required local, State and Federal Permits.
Mr. Holland stated the Board also needs to address the findings of fact in
Section 74-4 of the Ordinance and whether the request is in keeping with the
comprehensive plan. Section 74-4 states “On receiving the recommendation of the
Planning Board, the County Commissioners shall consider the application and said
recommendation and may grant or deny the Special Use Permit requested. The Special
Use Permit, if granted, shall include such approved plans as may be required. In
granting the permit, the County Commissioners shall find:
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.
3. that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity, and
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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 the comprehensive plan”.
Mr. Holland stated the Planning Board held a Public Hearing on April 10, 2014
and voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval with the conditions listed, that the facility
was existing so it meets the findings of fact, that it was in keeping with the
comprehensive plan and will be an improvement over the existing facility.
Vice Chairman Jeffers asked Mr. Holland if the annual maintenance inspection
and report for the BMPs (one of the recommended conditions) was a requirement of the
Person County Stormwater Ordinance or if it is a state requirement. Mr. Holland stated
the annual maintenance inspection and report is a minimum state requirement and listed
in the Person County Stormwater Ordinance as well.
Commissioner Blalock asked Mr. Holland if the neighbors were made aware of
the request. Mr. Holland answered affirmatively noting there was one neighbor that
attended the Planning Board Public Hearing who had received a letter and once the
request was explained, they were OK with it.
Mr. Reid Crane of 118 Tuska Hills Drive, Holly Springs and PSNC Energy
employee, Mr. Chris Norcross of 107 Sunshine Crest Court, Apex, and PSNC Energy
employee, Ms. Whitney Waldrop of 800 Gaston Road, Gastonia and PSNC Energy
employee and Mr. Stuart Gilbert, Person County’s Economic Development Director did
not present any testimony to the Board of Commissioners, all stating they were available
for any questions as proponents of the request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit
to upgrade an Existing Compressor Site on Billy Hicks Road, Tax Map A62 Parcel 82,
Roxboro Township.
There were no individuals to address the Board of Commissioners in opposition to
the request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit to upgrade an Existing Compressor
Site on Billy Hicks Road, Tax Map A62 Parcel 82, Roxboro Township.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing for a request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit to upgrade an Existing
Compressor Site on Billy Hicks Road, Tax Map A62 Parcel 82, Roxboro Township.
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CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REQUEST BY PSNC ENERGY FOR
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING COMPRESSOR SITE
ON BILLY HICKS ROAD, TAX MAP A62 PARCEL 82, ROXBORO
TOWNSHIP:
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0 to approve the
request by PSNC Energy for a Special Use Permit to upgrade an Existing Compressor
Site on Billy Hicks Road, Tax Map A62 Parcel 82, Roxboro Township with the
conditions listed below, and that the facility was existing so it meets the findings of
fact, that it was in keeping with the comprehensive plan and will be an improvement
over the existing facility. The conditions approved with the granted Special Use
Permit are:
1. Applicant to obtain an Environmental Health Permit, a Zoning Permit and a
Building Permit from the County.
2. Applicant to show that they have sewer available from the City of Roxboro.
3. Applicant to obtain a floodplain development permit from the County for the
proposed impacts within the floodplain. Provide documentation from the adjacent
property owner that allows the proposed offsite construction.
4. Provide an approved O&M Manual. Manual to specify the frequency of routine
inspections.
5. Provide a surety bond in the amount of 125% of the construction cost of the Best
Management Practice (BMP).
6. Access Easement and Management easement and plat to be executed and recorded.
7. Prior to construction of the bioretention device, a soil test of the bioretention filter
media shall be reviewed and approved by the Engineer of record with a copy sent
to the stormwater administrator for approval.
8. Perform an infiltration test at the completion of the bioretention BMP. Provide a
copy of the results to the stormwater administrator.
9. Annual maintenance inspection and report required. The owner of the permitted
structural stormwater BMP/control shall annually submit a maintenance and
inspection report for each BMP to the stormwater administrator. Annual
inspections shall begin within one year of the recordation of any deed showing
stormwater BMP Control structures.
10. No development or redevelopment (land disturbance) shall occur until a
Stormwater Management Permit is issued.
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11. Impacts to wetlands or streams may require a 404 permit from the Army Corps
of Engineers and a 401 permit from NCDENR.
12. Obtain all required local, State and Federal Permits.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
Chairman Clayton explained the Informal Comments section on the agenda noting
it is not the policy of the Board to ask questions or address comments made by
individuals, but to take the comments under advisement. Chairman Clayton stated should
a topic need further discussion by the Board, a commissioner can place the item on the
agenda.
The following individual appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Mr. Kenny Rickman of 3936 Allensville Road, Roxboro thanked the veterans in
the audience for their service and proceeded to recount his personal experience of being a
victim of being hit by a drunk driver on September 17, 1981. Mr. Rickman pointed his
comments to Commissioner Puryear noting his disappointment and loss of trust as an
elected official.
Mr. Rickman asked Commissioner Puryear to resign from his position as a
commissioner.
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 April 7, 2014
B. Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2014
C. CDBG Monthly Reporting for the month of April 2014
D. CDBG Scattered Site Bid Tabulation for 60 Lester Burch Road
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD:
Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves said as a follow-up to the April 7, 2014
Board’s meeting related to appointment of board and committee members, the County
Manager reported on the attendance record of Mr. Robert Allen (interested citizen
requesting appointment on the Planning Board) via weekly email as requested by
Chairman Clayton. Ms. Reaves requested Board direction related to the citizen
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application of interest for the Planning Board. Ms. Reaves asked if the Board required
additional information or if the Board would like to proceed to schedule an informal
interview with Mr. Robert Allen or if the Board desired to waive the informal interview
process to proceed to nominate for appointment.
Ms. Reaves confirmed that Mr. Allen is currently serving on the following county
appointed boards:
• Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority (Bonding Authority)
Appointed 7/5/11 with a term to 6/30/17
• Region K Aging Advisory Council
Appointed 7/5/11 with a term to 12/31/14
Ms. Reaves stated there is one current vacancy with an unexpired term to June 30,
2015 but requested Board consideration to appoint Mr. Allen for a full three-year term as
recommended by the City/County Planning Director in lieu of the one-year unexpired
term.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to appoint Mr.
Robert Allen to the Planning Board for a three-year term and to allow him to continue
serving on the Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority and the
Region K Aging Advisory Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
PERSON COUNTY PROCLAMATION, PURPLE HEART COUNTY:
Veterans Services Officer, Richard Vining introduced Mr. Jesse G. Torres,
Adjutant of the Al Meyer Chapter 637 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) of the USA has initiated an
Americanism project to have all counties and cities be designated a "Purple Heart"
County or City through the issuance of a Proclamation. There are twelve Chapters
currently engaged in the project in North Carolina. The Military Order of the Purple
Heart is comprised of men and women who were wounded in combat with membership
including veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan
conflicts.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0 to adopt the
Person County Proclamation, Purple Heart County as presented.
Chairman Clayton read the Person County Proclamation, Purple Heart County
and presented to Mr. Torres.
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Commissioner Blalock informed the veterans in the audience of a dinner provided
by the Bushy Fork Grange scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2014 in honor of Person County
veterans.
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PERSON COUNTY VETERAN’S PARK:
Mr. Richard Vining, President, Person Veterans Council reminded the Board that
the Person Veterans Council has completed the design of the proposed Person County
Veterans Park and has selected two sites in the county as proposed sites for the park. The
idea of a veteran’s park was originally introduced to the Board at the October meeting
when introducing the newly formed council. Mr. Vining introduced Mr. Doug Robinson,
the American Legion representative on the Person Veterans Council to outline a
presentation on the park that will include site selections, the park design concept, park
construction, and preliminary cost estimates/funding sources.
Mr. Robinson stated there are over 3,000 veterans in Person County and
proceeded to share the following presentation with the Board.
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Mr. Robinson stated both proposed sites are in R-1 zoning; therefore it is not a use
by right but permitted with a conditional use permit.
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Mr. Robinson stated the preferred site is the lot adjacent to the County Office
Building with the alternate site on the Person County Museum Complex (former Tillman
House site).
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Mr. Robinson noted the events held at the Veteran’s Park would be scheduled on
a holiday or on weekends when county offices are closed and the parking lot(s) are
available.
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Mr. Robinson stated no fundraising efforts have begun noting the first step is the
presentations to the Board of Commissioners and Roxboro City Council to determine a
site. Once a site is determined an application will be submitted to the City Board of
Adjustment for a conditional use permit.
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Mr. Robinson requested the Board to grant the Person County Veteran’s Council
permission to construct a Veteran’s Park at the preferred site, the lot adjacent to the
County Office Building.
Commissioner Puryear asked if the desired site would remain Person County
property or would it require deeding to the Council. Mr. Robinson stated the property
would remain with the County with a lease to the Veterans Council. Commissioner
Newell asked about the maintenance on the site. Mr. Robinson stated the lighting for the
flags will be through solar power with day-to-day flags upkeep by the veterans and other
grounds maintenance with the County.
Vice Chairman Jeffers asked if the Veterans Council would be requesting any
other funds from the County other than in-kind. Mr. Robinson stated the Council did not
intend to ask the County for any funds. Vice Chairman Jeffers inquired about the
timeframe for completion of the park. Mr. Robinson stated the timeframe would depend
on obtaining the conditional use permit which he estimated around July or August, at
which time, fundraising would begin for the project. Mr. Robinson stated the project
would be completed in incremental stages so that each stage would be funded and
completed without the worry of an un-finished stage.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to grant the
Person County Veteran’s Council permission to construct a Veteran’s Park on the lot
adjacent to the County Office Building.
Vice Chairman Jeffers suggested the Veteran’s Council include the Girl and Boy
Scouts in the park concept. Mr. Robinson stated the Council had plans to approach the
Roxboro Garden Club as a project as well.
PERSON COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL FUNDING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015:
John Hill, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) member and current
Chairperson presented to the Board the Council’s Funding Recommendation for Fiscal
Year 2014-2015.
Mr. Hill stated each year, funding is made available through the North Carolina
Department of Public Safety / Division of Juvenile Justice to Person County and its JCPC
to be utilized to address the needs of youth at-risk for delinquency as well as adjudicated
undisciplined and delinquent youth in Person County. The funding comes in the form of a
county allocation. All 100 counties in the State of North Carolina are allocated funds
based on the population of youth in the county between the ages of 10 and 17. Person
County receives $123,213 in its allocation from the North Carolina Department of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
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Annually, the JCPC conducts a planning process which includes an array of
legislated tasks: a review of the community risk factors and the risk levels of youth in the
community; an assessment of the needs of the target populations; a review of the service
resources available to address those needs; the identification of service gaps; and the
strategic development of a plan to structure a seamless continuum of service
programming to address the target population needs. As part of the development of the
needed services identified in the continuum, there is a request for proposal process (RFP)
that is completed by the JCPC. Non-profits and government entities may apply for the
opportunity to provide services per the guidelines of the RFP. The JCPC reviews all
requests and award is made to service providers to address service needs identified by the
JCPC. The JCPC makes its recommendation of expenditure of the allocation and presents
its written annual planning documents to the Person County Board of County
Commissioners for its approval. The JCPC performs this function as an extension of the
County Commission Board in its fulfillment of the legislated duties imposed upon them
through general statute. Additionally, on an on-going basis, the JCPC evaluates the
performance of its funded programs by annually monitoring each program through on-
site visits and also monthly through program reporting at the local monthly JCPC
meetings. The JCPC is also charged with the tasks of increasing public awareness of the
causes of delinquency, addressing strategies to intervene and appropriately respond to
and treat the needs of juveniles while at the same time reducing juvenile recidivism. The
JCPC stands ready to respond to the changing needs of youth and service delivery in the
community.
Mr. Hill stated the Person County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council met on
April 9, 2014 and unanimously voted to approve the DJJ allocation to be distributed in
the following manner for the 2014-2015 fiscal year with a specific alternate request that if
the Person County Board of Commissioners choose not to fund any one program provider
that the remaining request be granted and divided between all other program providers
Determined by the Person County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
Mr. Hill noted the Administrative Fund is used to fund not only the administrative
duties and supplies, but also for outreach programs, such as the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
Mr. Hill stated there was one Program application withdrawn by the Warriors
Program of Hillsborough. Vice Chairman Jeffers requested for JCPC to provide to the
Board of Commissioners in the future information for the all requests/applications
received for JCPC funding consideration and recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners.
Mr. Hill provided the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Funding Recommendations to the
Board from its JCPC Council noting the county cash match applies to county programs
only.
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2014-2015 Recommendation from Person County JCPC Council
Program DJJDP Funds County Cash Requested
4-H YES $90,000 $23,307
Roots & Wings Parenting Program $12,000 $ 0
Roots & Wings Parenting/Mentoring Program $ 8,000 $ 0
G.R.E.A.T Program (Sheriffs Dept) $ 0 $ 0
Central Children’s Home $ 0 $ 0
Administrative Fund $ 13,213 $ 0
Total $123,213 $23,307
County Manager, Heidi York stated if the JCPC Funding Recommendation is
accepted by the Board, the county matching funds are budgeted in the upcoming fiscal
year 2014-2015 budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0 to accept the
Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Funding Recommendation from the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council as presented and to budget for the county cash match of $23,307 in the fiscal
year 2014-2015 budget.
NC ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ LEGISLATIVE VIDEO
UPDATE:
County Manager, Heidi York stated the NC Association of County
Commissioners requested the legislative video update be placed on the Board’s agenda
prior to the first day of the Legislative Session which begins on May 14, 2014. The
legislative video update contains a preview of the upcoming legislative session,
information about our Annual Conference and County Assembly Day, and a report on
legal cases impacting counties.
BULLETPROOF VEST FISCAL YEAR 2014 FEDERAL GRANT APPLICATION
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Captain Kevin Crabtree stated the Sheriff’s Office wanted approval from the
Board of Commissioners to submit a federal grant application for the 2014 Bulletproof
Vest Grant noting the grant requires a 50/50 local match which is estimated at $12,000
over the next two fiscal years. Captain Crabtree stated the intention to use the drug
forfeiture funds as the source for the local matching funds required. Captain Crabtree
explained to the Board how the Sheriff’s Office replaces bulletproof vests on an annual
basis through the same grant noting the life of a bulletproof vest is estimated at five
years. The Sheriff’s Office rotates the replacement of approximately 12-24 bulletproof
vests each year noting the intent is to replace the Special Response Team’s vests in the
upcoming fiscal year if the grant application is awarded.
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Captain Crabtree requested the Board’s approval for the Sheriff’s Office to submit
an application for the 2014 Bulletproof Vest Grant for federal funding with the
understanding if Person County is awarded the grant, a local match of up to $12,000 will
be required using the drug forfeiture funds as the source to provide the local match.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the
Sheriff’s Office to submit an application for the 2014 Bulletproof Vest Grant for federal
funding with the understanding if Person County is awarded the grant, a local match of
up to $12,000 will be required using the drug forfeiture funds as the source to provide the
local match.
COAL ASH INFORMATION UPDATE:
County Manager, Heidi York informed the Board that Duke Energy
representative, Tanya Evans had revised the amount of material Duke Energy has shipped
and is planning to send to the Person County landfill. Ms. York stated Ms. Evans’ update
noted 238 tons of material has been shipped to the landfill with another 15 tons remaining
to be shipped. The total material planned to be shipped to the landfill is at 253 tons. Ms.
York noted Ms. Evan’s update included the official material testing results which in
summary indicate a low level of metals found in the material, not necessarily from the
coal ash and well within the state requirements per the site permit provisions.
Commissioner Newell asked if the County Attorney had verified the material was
permitted to go in the county landfill. County Attorney, Ron Aycock stated affirmatively
noting he had reviewed both the landfill contract and the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) regulations to which coal ash is specifically mentioned as a permitted
material by EPA and the contract provides for acceptance of solid waste as defined by
EPA.
Commissioner Newell questioned if the following section of the current County
Agreement with Upper Piedmont could be used to contest the acceptance of any material
that poses a risk to the environment:
1.11 Excluded Waste:
Highly flammable substances, Hazardous Waste, liquid wastes, certain pathological and
biological wastes, explosives, radioactive materials, or any other waste excluded by any
applicable Environmental Law or excluded by any of the terms and conditions of any
permits, licenses or approvals obtained with respect to Upper Piedmont's operation of the
New Landfill. This term shall also include such other waste material (excluding Solid
Waste) which Upper Piedmont or the County finds, in their discretion, following
analysis, the results of which shall be made available to the other party, to pose an
unreasonable risk or danger to the operation or safety of the New Landfill or the
environment due to the chemical or physical characteristics of such waste.
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Mr. Aycock stated the County could contest that the insertion of material does not
meet the standard but in his opinion, it would be hard to prevail due to specific
definitions defining the solid waste as a non-hazardous meeting the regulations.
Commissioner Blalock noted there will be a time for questions at the
informational meeting on Thursday night at the joint meeting. Commissioner Blalock
stated EPA is slated to make a definitive statement related to coal ash later this year.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Clayton had no report.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager, Heidi York reminded the Board of their joint session meeting
with Roxboro City Council on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 6:00 pm in the County
Auditorium.
COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Newell had no report.
Commissioner Blalock reported on her classroom visit with approximately 50
Person High School students to which she asked the students complete a survey of county
priorities noting the results indicated 1) jobs, 2) safety, and 3) education as the top three
priorities.
Commissioner Puryear reminded the Board that he would be absent at the Board’s
next meeting due to having major surgery noting his intention to participate in the work
sessions by telephone conference call from the hospital or from his home during his
recovery.
Vice Chairman Jeffers commented on recent opportunities he had with students at
the Library, Person High School and North Elementary.
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CLOSED SESSION(S):
Closed Session #1
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers 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 8:20 pm 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, and IT Director, Gary Latta.
Chairman Clayton called the Closed Session to order at 8:21 pm.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 8:41 pm.
RECESS:
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, and carried 5-0 to recess the
meeting at 8:41 pm until 6:00 pm on May 8, 2014 in the County Auditorium for a joint
meeting with Roxboro City Council.
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Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton
Clerk to the Board Chairman