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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOVEMBER 17, 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, November 17, 2014 at 9:00 am pm in the Person County
Office Building Auditorium.
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 Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
RECOGNITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY:
Chairman Clayton welcomed the Person High School students enrolled in civics
and economics participating in Local Government Day to observe the Board of County
Commissioners in session. Chairman Clayton, Vice Chairman Jeffers and
Commissioners Puryear, Newell and Blalock proceeded to introduce themselves; County
Attorney, Ron Aycock, County Manager, Heidi York, Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves
also introduced themselves.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR RETIREE:
Chairman Clayton read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Person
County retiree, Linda Clay-Bailey.
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PERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT QUARTERLY SAFETY AWARD:
County Manager, Heidi York reminded the group that the Person County Safety
Committee implemented a safety recognition program whereby each quarter, a county
department will be awarded a Certificate of Safety and Health Achievement for
exemplifying dedication to the health and safety of employees at the work site. The
recipient of the award is selected by the Person County Safety Committee, whose
recommendations are based on established criteria such as attendance at county wide
safety trainings, reporting hazards and accidents in a timely manner and investigation and
following up with each accident. The selection committee also looks at how well the
department performs on facility inspections, emergency procedures testing and other
safety acts.
Ms. York stated the Person County Safety Committee has selected the next
quarterly county department safety winner for the quarter ending in September 2014.
Ms. York recognized the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as Person County’s safety
award winner for July –September 2014. For earning the safety award, EMS will receive
a certificate of achievement and have their name inscribed on the Person County
Government Quarterly Safety Department Plaque that is located outside the
Commissioners’ meeting room. EMS has joined five other departments that, according to
the words on the plaque, are recognized for “exemplary work and dedication to Person
County Government, providing outstanding contributions to safety with an emphasis on
providing their employees a safe and healthy work environment”.
EMS was chosen for their exceptional safety practices and trainings over the last
year. As evidence of this, the division has increased responsiveness and participation with
safety drills and trained to be an administrator for fit testing. EMS has been working
diligently to get the SMAT (State Medical Disaster Team) up and running. Their staff
also hosted and attended the “Fit Responder” class sponsored by the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners. It has been proven that implementing techniques
from this class reduces the risk of back injuries by almost 60%. Although training has
always been a hallmark of EMS, the department has boosted the training curriculum by
making the following a part of their training regimen - Distractive Decision Making,
Defensive Driving, Hazardous Communication, and headed up a “No texting and Driving
Campaign”.
Emergency Medical Services is one division of the Person County Emergency
Services. The department is dedicated to safety and has been constantly working to
improve safety awareness and prevention among their staff. They are committed to
preserving quality of life for citizens and visitors of Person County through interaction
with our community. They strive to be a leader for the region in regards to responsive,
effective, and efficient delivery of protective services for the citizens and visitors of
Person County. EMS runs approximately 5100 calls a year and operates with four shifts
working 24 hours on 72 hours off.
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Ms. York presented the award to Greg White, EMS Manager, Brook Price, EMS
Compliance Officer and Wes Lail, Emergency Management Director. Mr. Lail
commended Person County’s Safety Officer, Rebecca Morrow for her efforts for safety
awareness.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
FISCAL YEAR 2016 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
APPLICATION:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing on the proposed FY2016 Community Transportation Program
Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later
than November 21, 2014.
Kathy Adcock, Person Area Transportation Manager stated the Community
Transportation Program (5311 Grant) provides assistance to coordinate existing
transportation programs operating in Person County as well as provides transportation
options and services for the communities within this service area. This grant enhances
the public’s cost per trip to shopping, health care, education, employment and many other
services. It encourages public transit due to a lower cost for fares. This grant is also used
to assist with Administration and Capital cost for vehicles and technical assistance.
These services are currently provided using demand response, subscription and trip
referrals. Services are rendered by utilizing ADA vans and Light Transit Vehicles. The
total estimated amount requested for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
Project
Total Amount Local Share
Administrative
$ 193,737 $ 29,062 (15%)
Capital (Vehicles &
Other)
$ 176,760 $ 17,676 (10%)
Operating (Small fixed-route,
regional, and consolidated urban-
rural systems only)
$ 0 $ 0 *(50%) or more
*Note: Small Fixed
Route systems must
contribute more than
50%
TOTAL PROJECT $ 370,497 $ 46,738
Total Funding Request Total Local Share
Ms. Adcock requested Board approval for the total funding requested as
presented.
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There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in support or in
opposition to the proposed FY2016 Community Transportation Program Application to
be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November
21, 2014.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing on the proposed FY2016 Community Transportation Program Application to be
submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November
21, 2014.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REQUEST REGARDING FISCAL
YEAR 2016 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM APPLICATION:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to approve the
FY2016 Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North
Carolina Department of Transportation no later than November 21, 2014.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individual appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Ms. Betty Blalock of 144 Tirzah Ridge, Rougemont addressed the Board related
to the responsibility of commissioners elected to represent all citizens and serve as role
models to the youth. Ms. Blalock referred to the landfill as a dump that has a stench
smell, with hazardous materials being accepted noting arsenic has been detected in
nearby surrounding wells. Ms. Blalock questioned the fact that the landfill is considered
a farm.
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 October 20, 2014
B. Budget Amendment #10 including Block Grant Agreements and Resolutions
C. Budget Transfer/Amendment
D. CDBG Monthly Reporting for the months of October and November 2014
E. Tax Adjustments for October 2014
a. October 2014 Tax Releases
b. October 2014 NC Vehicle Tax System pending refunds
NEW BUSINESS:
UPTOWN SHUTTLE PROJECT:
Person Area Transportation Manager, Kathy Adcock noted last year, Roxboro
was selected as one of only four communities in the Nation to participate in a program to
promote economic development through improved public transportation. There was a
perception in the community that the mobility needs of Roxboro had evolved, and that a
fixed route transit system was needed which would complement the existing Person Area
Transportation System (PATS). The assistance was provided to PATS through the
Region K Community Assistance Corporation by the Community Transportation
Association of America (CTAA). Over the past several months, PATS and CTAA
assessed the transportation needs of the Roxboro, closely examining where residents
wanted to go, where they were coming from, at what times of the day and what days of
the week. There is consensus that the travel needs for shopping, work, education, health
care and recreation justify a transit service with a fixed route and schedule in Roxboro.
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Ms. Adcock introduced Mr. Joe Seitz, President of the LPI Group, LLC to
present the Executive Summary for the Uptown Shuttle Project.
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County Manager, Heidi York summarized the fixed route service would circulate
in Roxboro, operating from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Friday. The route would
extend from Wal-Mart to the Community College, serving most all businesses and major
destinations. Buses would alternate travelling the route in a clockwise, and then
counterclockwise direction.
Mr. Seitz stated it is important to note that PATS already has the resources to
launch this new route; PATS current funding and fleet will support the new service
without any financial contributions from the City or County.
Ms. Adcock explained how the new program would be marketed to citizens of the
county with funding from the COG with a fare charged to each rider in the amount of
$1.00.
Vice Chairman Jeffers asked about signage at each stop. Ms. Adcock stated as
the program progressed, signs would be added over time. When asked about adding or
removing scheduled stops, Ms. Adcock noted the proposed route is a starting point and
any changes to the route would be communicated and discussed with the PATS board and
the Board of Commissioners.
Ms. Adcock requested Board approval to start the Uptown Shuttle Route as
presented.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to approve the
implementation of the Uptown Shuttle Route as presented.
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PUBLIC NUISANCE PROPOSAL:
Mike Ciriello, Planning Director reminded the Board that at the September 8,
2014 Board of Commissioners meeting, staff was directed to provide a proposal
regarding the county’s options for removing abandoned homes, litter and abating public
nuisances. Mr. Ciriello stated staff has researched surrounding/similar counties to
determine which beautification/public nuisance regulations are common elsewhere.
Abandoned Structures and Littering ordinances are the most common in the counties that
were surveyed.
County Minimum
Housing
Abandoned
Structures Littering Appearance
Commission1
Person No No No No
Granville No No Yes No
Caswell No No No No
Orange Yes Yes Yes Yes
Durham Yes Yes Yes Yes
Halifax, VA No Yes Yes No
Vance No Yes Yes No
Warren No Yes2 No No
Franklin No No No Yes
Chatham No No Yes Yes
1 – Includes landscape, architecture regulations
2 – Abandoned Mobile Home Ordinance
Mr. Ciriello asked if the Board was interested in pursuing public nuisance/
beautification regulations noting before reviewing the regulation options in detail, the
Board should consider whether it would like to proceed with enacting additional
regulations.
Pros Cons
• Improve public health and safety
• Improve the landscape and image
of Person County
• Increase neighboring property
values
• Address recent citizen concerns
• Collectively, these changes may
have a positive influence on
economic development.
• Implementing these regulations may
impact private property rights
• Cost – staffing and operating costs
will be incurred
Mr. Ciriello presented the Board with the following options:
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OPTION #1: Adopt Abandoned Structures Regulations (153A-365 – 153A-372.1)
a) Process: Craft and adopt ordinance. Expect an exemption to be included for
farm buildings. Pursue State grant funds to subsidize the clean-up of abandoned
mobile homes.
i. Definitions: Abandoned (or Unusable) Structures Ordinance
DEFINITIONS: DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS
As used in this ordinance, the following words and terms shall have the meanings
prescribed herein:
Abandoned Building or Structure
• Any vacant building which is frequented by persons who are not lawful
occupants of such structure.
• Any vacant building which, by reason of lack of maintenance, or by reason of
the boarding up of its doors and windows, or other reasons, has a substantial
adverse effect on the value of the property in the immediate neighborhood.
• A building or structure, the principal use of which has been abandoned, and
that no longer has any function or use.
• Any vacant building which has had its doors or windows boarded up for
emergency reasons for a period of in excess of eight (8) weeks.
Building or Structure
Includes anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or
temporary location on or in the ground including, but not limited to, buildings of
all types and use groups, advertising signs, billboards, swimming pools, sheds,
garages, fences or any other manmade structure. Farm structures are exempt.
Dangerous Building or Structure
• Any building or structure which is dangerous to the public health or safety
because of its construction or condition, or which may cause or aid in the
spread of disease or which may become a harborage for rodents or other
animals, or which may cause injury to the occupants thereof or of a
neighboring building or structure.
• Any building or structure which, because of faulty construction, age, lack of
proper repair or any other cause constitutes or creates a fire hazard.
• A Building or structure, the principal use of which has been abandoned, and
that no longer has any function or use.
• Any vacant building which has had its doors or windows boarded up
for emergency reasons for a period of in excess of eight (8) weeks.
b) Cost estimates: $15,000-$51,000
i. FTE: .5 FTE, $31,000–The State has limited grant funds for county
programs that remove abandoned mobile homes from property.
Implementing the grant program will require .5 FTE.
ii. Operating: $15,000 - $20,000 – Some operating funds would be needed to
pay for clean-up of abandoned structures.
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c) Enforcement: The Inspections Department will manage the initial visit,
investigation, and appeals process. The Planning Department would manage the
abandoned mobile home removal grant program. The court system must provide
an order of abatement and in the event that the court directs the county to front the
cost of abatement, those costs could be collected when the property is sold.
NOTE: The cost of removal of abandoned structures could be collected via the
property tax bill, if the BOC adopted a minimum housing code.
OPTION #2: Adopt Littering Regulations (GS 153A-121, 153A-140.2)
a) Process: Create a “Public Nuisance” Ordinance
i) Below is sample language from the City of Roxboro:
CONDITIONS DEEMED PUBLIC NUISANCE.
The existence of any of the following conditions on any vacant lot or other
parcel of land within the corporate limits is declared to be dangerous and
prejudicial to the public health or safety and to constitute a public
nuisance:
(A) Any accumulation of rubbish, trash, junk, debris, wood or brush
causing or threatening to cause the accumulation of stagnant water, or
causing or threatening to cause the inhabitation therein of rats, mice,
snakes or vermin of any kind which is or may be dangerous or prejudicial
to the public health.
(B) Any condition detrimental to the public health which violates the rules
and regulations of the County Health Department.
b) Cost estimate: $31,000- $62,000
(A) FTE: .5 - 1FTE ($26,000-$52,000)- the amount of staff time
needed depends on whether the BOC wants this position to
coordinate public clean-up events
(B) Operating cost: $5,000 - $10,000
c) Enforcement: The Sheriff’s Office will manage the initial visit and investigation.
The Planning Department will handle the notification, hearing and appeal
requirements. In the event that a resident is cited three times in one year (chronic
offender), the county could contract to have the litter cleaned up and then collect
the cost of abatement via the property tax bill.
d) Other Considerations: If the Board of Commissioners decides to adopt litter
regulations, staff recommends appointing a joint Appearance Commission with
the City of Roxboro to help craft the ordinance language, organize clean-up
activities and develop future appearance-related concepts, such as landscaping
and architectural requirements. The City Council has discussed creating an
Appearance Commission and may be interested in creating a joint commission.
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OPTION #3: Do nothing
Mr. Ciriello and Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate requested the Board to
provide staff with feedback about whether to move forward or not with the abandoned
structure and/or littering regulations and the Appearance Commission.
Commissioner Newell noted the City’s code provided for a stricter, faster remedy
for public nuisance.
It was the consensus of the Board to strengthen the current ordinance on the books
rather than create a new ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0 to instruct Mike
Ciriello to confer with the City of Roxboro of potentially working jointly with public
nuisance complaints and bring back to the Board of Commissioners recommendations of
text amendments reinforcing/strengthening the county’s existing ordinance as well as to
pursue establishing a joint Appearance Commission with the City of Roxboro.
Mr. Ciriello stated he would bring back recommendations to the existing county
ordinances to include the language and procedures to strengthen and speed up the process
from a citizen complaint to remedy.
Commissioner Newell added that citizens with liability insurance may have a
remedy within their insurance policy for removal and cleanup of burned structures.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION TOWERS UPDATE:
Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate reminded the Board had funded $100,000
in the FY15 budget to complete environmental studies for four tower locations. Ms. Tate
stated the four 300 ft. towers will improve Person County’s public safety
communications system at a total cost of the construction estimated at $4M.
Ms. Tate updated the Board that the State has offered to pay for the construction
of the Woodland tower; Person County will construct three towers – Bethel Hill, Mt.
Tirzah and Bushy Fork. Below are map images of the four tower locations:
Bethel Hill
Ms. Tate stated Bethel Hill Charter School has requested the fall zone be reduced
from 300 ft. to 150 ft. so they have more use of their land. Ms. Tate indicated the 20 ft.
access road will need to be improved with a drain solution determined by the Department
of Water Quality.
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Mt. Tirzah
Ms. Tate stated the Mt. Tirzah tower fall zone will need to be reduced from 300
ft. to 50 ft.
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Bushy Fork
Ms. Tate stated the Bushy Fork tower location will require an access road and
improved drainage.
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Woodland (constructed by the State)
Ms. Tate noted the Woodland tower will be reduced to 100 ft.
Ms. Tate stated the status of the environmental studies will survey and finalize the
tower locations. Ms. Tate described one challenge with both the Bushy Fork and
Woodland locations are due to nearby historic properties to which balloon testing for
sight recognition has been performed as well as reducing the fall zone; the county is
working with the State Historic Preservation Office to ensure compliance. Another
challenge has been the height limitations by the County’s Telecommunications
Ordinance.
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Ms. Tate indicated one of the next steps would be to complete leases with the
Board of Education and Bethel Hill Charter School. The Superintendent has asked that
the county lease the tower land from the Board of Education for the Woodland tower
location and then the county will sublease it to the State. The cost of the lease is $1.00
and will need to be approved by both the Board of Education and the Board of
Commissioners. Ms. Tate requested Board approval for the General Services Director,
Ray Foushee, to begin negotiations of the terms of the lease with the State.
Ms. Tate stated Bethel Hill Charter School has asked for revenue sharing, in the
event that a cell phone provider leases space on the tower. County Manager, Heidi York
recommended that any such revenue sharing convene after the county recoups the costs
of construction.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell that was withdrawn for the county
to review alternate sites for the Bethel Hill tower location.
It was the consensus of the Board to offer any potential revenue sharing at 25% to
Bethel Hill Charter School and 75% Person County.
Ms. Tate addressed the County’s Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
Ordinance challenge related to the setback rule. Ms. Tate stated the County’s current
ordinance requires that towers be setback from the property line the height of the tower or
the height of the engineered break point. For example, the proposed towers are 300 ft. tall
and would require a 300 ft. fall zone and setback. However, staff recommended a reduced
fall zone for all of the towers due to space constraints which is costly. For example, the
Mt. Tirzah tower will be engineered to have a 50 ft. setback, to increase the distance
between the playground area and the tower. Engineering the tower to have a reduced fall
zone increases the cost of the tower. Ms. Tate noted staff has begun to investigate
alternatives for reducing the fall zone requirements, which could reduce the total project
cost.
It was the consensus of the Board to review the Wireless Telecommunications
Facilities Ordinance.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Clayton had no report.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager, Heidi York announced the Board of Commissioners will meet
jointly with the Fire Chiefs of Person County on December 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm.
Chairman Clayton recognized County Attorney, Ron Aycock for a report to the
Board related to two lawsuits. Mr. Aycock updated the Board on the following:
1. Person County has a legal obligation to recover state and/or federal grant
funding when the terms have not been fulfilled. Such a pending case exists
with a now deceased, past participant in the Community Development Block
Grant program for low-income homeowners to apply and accept funds for
urgent repairs and/or rehabilitation. Mr. Aycock stated the Tuck family and
the estate of the deceased has refused adamantly to repay $100,000 in grant
funding as a result of noncompliance with the terms set forth, and
2. Person County was left property in the form of a house by a citizen some
years ago that benefits the County Library. The house is located on
Burlington Road and has been used as a rental for a number of years. Due to
the need for repairs, etc., the lawsuit is requesting Substitute Trustees to sell
the house via judicial sale with an upset bid provision with all funds devoted
to the Library.
COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Vice Chairman Jeffers and Commissioners Newell and Puryear had no report or
comments.
Commissioner Blalock gave her farewell speech as follows:
I want to thank God first and the citizens of Person County next for allowing me
to be your commissioner for the last four years. It was never one of my life goals.
So why should I do this? It is important that I tell you why.
I saw a great need among many needs here in Person County. This situation was
created by our own government who forgot to protect the citizens in one area of
our county. That commissioner board made these people sacrificial lambs for the
rest of the city and county and 42 other counties in NC and VA. Person County
could have built its own landfill giving us control over what was put there, and
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the landfill fees would have paid for the construction as well as bring in revenue
after the construction debt was paid. That would have saved all these years of
conflicts, long public hearings and angry citizens. But Commissioners took the
lazy way out. They chose to allow a private company to come in and sell them a
bill of goods. The county relinquished all control over the amount and the kinds of
toxic substances that would be buried here for eternity for a mere $2 a ton. That
commissioner board could have provided a safe and healthy environment for
everyone. They chose not to.
And now there are some uninformed members of this very board who want to
continue this practice rather than reduce our waste stream by recycling. You
think it will be economic development to sell more garbage space. You need to do
your homework. I hope you know how hard I have worked since 2006 to expand
recycling so we could take care of our own trash and not need a mega landfill.
The citizens in the east will have served their 20 year sentence in 2017.
Their sentence should end and another option for our waste should be chosen. If
you don't change directions for this county, mark my words, you will not believe
what Upper Piedmont has in store for us. Between trash, coal ash and fracking
waste we could become another Perry County, Alabama.
Granville County wisely built their own landfill recently. When I asked Jason
Falls why they did he said quote "even though it is expensive, I still feel we will
have the upper hand with respect to having our own landfill under our control.
That was the biggest selling point for us." We need to talk with those folks.
Now I just want to remind you not to forget the 30 thousand plus county citizens
whose only voice is this board. While the city is part of the county, they have the
city council as an advocate. The county only has you. You are now their
protector.
There are four facts of finding in the planning ordinance that you must apply to
many of the decisions that you will make.
1. Will it endanger the health and safety of the public? Any of the public.
2. Does it meet all requirements whatever they are?
3. Will it injure adjacent property value?
4. Is it in Harmony with the area?
You may think you have the power to do whatever you wish. But there are checks
and balances you may not know about even for this board.
When people care enough they will find a way to stop you.
An expensive legal challenge was brought by PCPRIDE in 2007 signed in 2008 to
stop a decision by a former board on which two of you were commissioners. They
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proved three of the four facts of finding were being violated. The planning board
had even voted with PCPRIDE. Yet, that board voted to expand the landfill.
I have that settlement document in my hand. It has my signature on it. I am going
to send it to each of you along with the original challenge to help you do your
homework before this issue comes roaring back at us.
This document is still valid. I asked the lawyer who drew up this challenge. It
does not have an expiration date. It was used against me in two election
campaigns. But It can still be used to stop this board.
My final statement is that each of you should read and reread the Person County
Code of ethics and then make sure you live those rules going forward. You owe it
to the voters to be an example and a role model for our young people. If you can't
follow those rules, you should resign. You should not bring disgrace to this office.
People want to trust the people they elect. And it is my hope we will be able to
trust you.
Now don't just take the easy way out. Be the best board this county has ever had
by doing the right thing. Take us forward even if it is the most difficult thing you
ever do. Put solving our solid waste problems before providing a place for a few
people to play.
Don't give in to those who hide their true intentions with flowery words telling
you the easy and lazy way out. The landfill's mantra has always been, "You can't
afford it.” “But, commissioners, we can't afford not to."
Please, don't begin another civil war in our county. Find a better way.
Just know that I will continue to have a watchful eye while it will be a relief to be
out of the public eye.
Once again, thank you. And may God bless you.
Chairman Clayton announced a recess at 10:42 am to relocate the meeting to the
Board of Commissioners’ usual meeting room 215 to hold the two Closed Sessions.
Chairman Clayton reconvened the meeting at 10:50 am.
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CLOSED SESSION #1:
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to consider the acquisition or lease of real
property at 10:52 am 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, Recreation Director, John Hill and
Commissioner Elect Tracey Kendrick.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 12:02 pm.
CLOSED SESSION #2:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) for the purpose to discuss personnel at
12:02 pm with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager, Heidi
York, County Attorney, Ron Aycock, Commissioner Elect Tracey Kendrick and Clerk to
the Board, Brenda Reaves.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 12:36 pm.
It was consensus of the Board to award County Manager, Heidi York a 3% merit
pay based on her annual performance evaluation. The Board requested Ms. York to bring
back to the Board samples of the evaluation tool as well as information related to the
number of the county workforce receiving merit pay at the achieves and exceeds
standards.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 12:38 pm.
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Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton
Clerk to the Board Chairman