Minutes March 11 2013
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARCH 11, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Jimmy B. Clayton Heidi York, County Manager
Kyle W. Puryear
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, March 11, 2013 at 9:00 am in the FEMA room in the Human
Services Building located at 355 S. Madison Blvd, Roxboro.
Chairman Clayton called the meeting to order, led invocation and asked Vice
Chairman Jeffers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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, Blalock and Newell proceeded to introduce themselves. County
Manager, Heidi York and Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves also introduced themselves.
Chairman Clayton recognized in the audience Representative Winkie Wilkins and
Senator Mike Woodard to offer comments to the group.
Two of the participating students, Carly Allen and Karmen Clayton spoke to the
Board addressing the need of updated technology at Person High School.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Mr. Bryan Glei of 250 Whitetail Lane, Leasburg requested the Board to take
action related to the recent property tax revaluation. Mr. Glei commented that he had
recently purchased 250 records of properties located on various areas of Hyco Lake
noting values increased ranging from 10% at Fox Lair to 149% at St. George noting there
was no data to support these increases. Mr. Glei stated he had submitted ten questions to
Michael Brown of the NC Department of Revenue to which he did not get answers
following a lengthy wait for a reply. Mr. Glei requested the Board to redo the revaluation
or consider forming a group to study the revaluation.
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Ms. Martha McKinnon of 5310 Helena Moriah Road, Rougemont addressed the
Board on the lack of respect by citizens for roadway littering in Person County, in
particular on the Helena Moriah Road and Antioch Church Road. Ms. McKinnon
recommended the county to initiate a recycling program and to utilize incarcerated
individuals to help rectify the littering issues as well as suggested a requirement for high
school graduation for students to complete twenty hours of community service.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the
minutes of February 4, 2013, February 18, 2013, and February 26, 2013.
TAX ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the
Tax Administrative Reports noting the Releases for the months of January and February,
2013.
OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING A LOCAL BILL TO EXTEND PERSON
COUNTY’S PROPERTY REVALUATION BEYOND THE REQUIRED EIGHT
YEAR CYCLE:
County Manager, Heidi York stated that during the Board’s Retreat,
Commissioners directed the Manager to draft a Resolution for their consideration to grant
a “redo” of the 2013 real property revaluation. The draft Resolution requesting the NC
General Assembly’s assistance to Person County for an extension of the real property
octennial revaluation established by NC General Statute 105-285(d); 105-286(a) would
suspend the current revaluation and conduct a new revaluation as soon as possible. Ms.
York noted the request for a redo had never been approved for any county in the state of
North Carolina.
To date, Ms. York noted approximately 2400 informal appeals have been filed
with the Tax Office, which represents roughly 8% of the 27,000 parcels.
Representative Winkie Wilkins and Senator Mike Woodard were present to
participate in the Board’s discussion. Representative Wilkins stated that the deadline for
Senator Woodard to introduce a bill in the Senate has passed however he still had time to
file such noting he and Senator Woodard had discussed the proposed local bill at great
length. Both Representative Wilkins and Senator Woodard stated their support to Person
County and to the proposed Resolution, if approved by the Board, as long as the
Resolution was not deemed unconstitutional.
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Representative Wilkins told the Board that Representative Bill Brawley of
Mecklenberg filed House Bill 200 noting the bill would be a backward view of
revaluation put into place in Mecklenberg County with the possibility of the bill applying
to 70 counties across the state.
Representative Wilkins stated if a local bill focusing only on Person County were
introduced, the bill may not move due to it is a precedent.
Commissioner Puryear voiced his concerns that the revaluation system was
flawed and the realistic next step was to request the state to approve additional time to
review further. Commissioner Puryear requested Representative Wilkins and Senator
Woodard to support and push through the General Assembly.
Commissioner Blalock stated citizens deserved an explanation of the
determination of values.
Vice Chairman Jeffers read the following House Bill 200 noting the bill passed
the first reading:
Bill: H200
Sponsors: Brawley, W. (R103); Cotham (D100)
Title: REQUIRE CERTAIN GENERAL REAPPRAISALS
Related: 2013:SB159
This bill would require counties to reassess property if several conditions are met: the
county has "independent, corroborating evidence that the majority of commercial
neighborhoods in the county possess significant issues of inequity; the county has
independent, corroborating evidence that, for residential neighborhoods, instances of
inequity or erroneous data had a significant impact on the valuation of the neighborhood
as a whole; The county's last general reappraisal was performed for the 2008 tax year,
2009 tax year, 2010 tax year, 2011 tax year, or 2012 tax year; (and) the independent,
corroborating evidence resulted from a review performed by a qualified appraisal
company selected and retained by the county and registered with the Department of
Revenue and had a sample size of no less than 375 properties, the relevant characteristics
of which were reviewed on location at the property." If a county reassesses property
because all these conditions exist, then the county would have to backdate the new
property values to the date of the last reassessment. Homeowners whose homes were
overvalued would be eligible for a refund of the overpaid property taxes, plus interest.
Homes that were undervalued would face paying additional taxes on the new value.
Chairman Clayton stated the mechanisms were in place to adjust incorrect values
and did not feel a costly redo was warranted but would support House Bill 200 if Person
County would be one of the seventy counties eligible to piggyback.
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Representative Wilkins and Senator Woodard asked Mr. Glei to send his
questions to them for review noting the Department of Revenue’s lengthy reply with
unanswered questions was unsatisfactory.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, to approve the Resolution
requesting the NC General Assembly’s assistance to Person County for an extension of
the real property octennial revaluation and ask Representative Wilkins to review and
submit on behalf of Person County to the General Assembly.
Vice Chairman Jeffers stated his opposition to request Representative Wilkins to
introduce a bill to the General Assembly noting his preference for Person County to tag
onto House Bill 200. Vice Chairman Jeffers recommended that Person County follow the
process for the appeals to appear before the Board of Equalization and Review.
A substitute motion was made by Chairman Clayton, and carried 3-2 for Person
County to tag onto House Bill 200 (already introduced in the General Assembly).
Commissioners Puryear and Newell cast the dissenting votes.
Commissioners Puryear and Newell stated support to approve the Resolution as
well as tag onto House Bill 200 at the same time while the appeal process was before the
Board of Equalization and Review but was in opposition to the substitute motion in lieu
of the original motion.
Representative Wilkins confirmed with Ms. York he would be in touch with her
related to Person County’s eligibility to tag onto House Bill 200.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ROXBORO AND
PERSON COUNTY FOR PLANNING ADMINISTRATION:
County Manager, Heidi York stated staff presented the concept of a joint city-
county planning department as well as a joint planning commission and board of
adjustment at the meeting with the City of Roxboro. The draft Interlocal Agreement was
reviewed and elected officials provided their feedback at that time and agreed to review
the final agreement at the March meeting. The revisions to the draft Agreement include
adding an effective date of July 1, 2013 and as requested in Section III related to the
Board of Adjustment, to change the frequency of their meetings to “The Board of
Adjustment shall hold meetings as needed.” The proposed agreement remains cost
neutral to both the city and the county. Ms. York noted the draft agreement does not
address the next step in the process establishing a Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO).
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Ms. York confirmed the Planning Director has sent the draft agreement to the
Planning Board members for feedback. Ms. York stated the feedback from the Planning
Board members noted concern for the change in the process creating a larger bureaucracy
rather than a more efficient process. Planning Director, Paula Murphy added that some
of the Planning Board members would have preferred having the UDO process started or
in place prior to a joint city-county planning department. Ms. York stated the UDO
process is a long, two-year process and the managers felt the joint planning department
would be the first step in terms of creating efficiency.
Ms. York informed the Board that City Council had tabled action earlier this date
until April to allow time for the City’s Planning Board and Board of Adjustment to
provide feedback.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to table action on
this item until the Board’s April meeting.
2013 FIREWORKS APPROPRIATION:
County Manager, Heidi York stated in 2009, the County chose to no longer
allocate the $10,000 annually to fund the community fireworks. This decision was based
on narrowing the services of county government during a difficult financial situation.
Since then the fireworks have been funded through community contributions. Last year,
the County appropriated $2,000 towards fireworks.
At the Joint City-County Meeting held on February 26th, the Directors
Roundtable, represented by Marcia O’Neil, requested the City and the County to
contribute $4,000 each towards the fireworks for 2013.
Commissioner Puryear made a motion on February 26, 2013 to allocate $4,000
from the General Fund for the fireworks funding. Ms. York noted the correct funding
source for such appropriation would be the County’s Fund Balance. On February 26,
2013 a substitute motion made by Commissioner Blalock carried by majority vote to
table Commissioner Puryear’s motion until the Board’s March 11, 2013 meeting.
Commissioner Puryear renewed his motion to allocate $4,000 from the County’s
Fund Balance for the fireworks funding.
A substitute motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, to appropriate up to
$4,000 from the County’s Fund Balance for the 2013 fireworks funding. Vice Chairman
Jeffers stated the substitute motion would be the same as the City of Roxboro’s motion
and he wanted to encourage rather than discourage fund raising efforts for the fireworks
fund. The substitute motion failed 2/3. Vice Chairman Jeffers and Commissioner
Puryear voted in favor of the substitute motion. Chairman Clayton and Commissioners
Newell and Blalock voted in opposition to the substitute motion.
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Commissioner Blalock requested the students in the audience to take a look at the
USA Weekend’s article titled Red, White and You for an opportunity to link the web site:
destinationamerica.com to enter an essay contest (link for essay
http://america.discovery.com/fourth-of-july.htm) for an American Town Fourth of July
celebration.
Vice Chairman Jeffers stated ninth and tenth graders can submit an essay about
their county to the NC Association of County Commissioners to win a monetary prize for
each the student and teacher. Vice Chairman Jeffers noted he would send the link to the
PHS teacher, Steve Evans.
Commissioner Blalock encouraged the students to visit the county website to
view the Person Future’s goals and to provide input as well as participation.
Chairman Clayton announced a brief recess at 10:29 am as the students were
exiting the meeting. Chairman Clayton reconvened the meeting at 10:42 am.
NEW BUSINESS:
STORMWATER UPDATE:
Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate noted the Fiscal Year 2013 budget includes
$231,755 in funding for stormwater-related expenses. During the Fiscal Year 2013
budget process, the Board of Commissioners decided to fund stormwater-related
expenses from the General Fund, instead of charging a stormwater fee via the property
tax bill. The Fiscal Year 2014 stormwater costs are estimated at approx. $250,000. The
cost of stormwater includes salaries and wages for existing employees and a stormwater
administrator; dues for the Upper Neuse River Basic Association, which includes local
governments in the Upper Neuse and pools money to implement water monitoring costs;
money to improve failing septic systems and professional fees.
Ms. Tate stated the consultant, Raftelis, has worked with the other jurisdictions in
the Falls Lake area to create a joint stormwater utility. Raftelis will provide an overview
of their work thus far and details about how Person County can implement stormwater
fees. Ms. Tate introduced Mr. Keith Readling and Ms. Henrietta Locklear who were
present to provide the following presentation to the Board.
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Ms. Locklear confirmed the system is in place to implement fees noting there
would be some updating required. Tax Administrator, Russell Jones stated his need to
have a month to ready the system for the tax bills to include the stormwater fees. The
revenue generated (approximately $250,000) from the fees can only be used for
stormwater related expenses.
County Manager, Heidi York stated fees would be reviewed and evaluated each
year.
Commissioner Puryear stated his opposition to implementing the fees on the
citizens.
Vice Chairman Jeffers stated support to implementation of the stormwater fees.
EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AND RETENTION:
County Manager, Heidi York told the Board with 400 fulltime employees, Person
County Government’s most valuable asset and the largest component of the County’s
annual operating budget lies in personnel. One of the items that was not addressed during
the Board’s retreat in February was the changing needs of the County’s workforce. There
is a direct correlation between the economy and the retention and motivation of
employees. As the economy improves, the County as well as other organizations, expects
to see the turnover rate increase. Ms. York introduced Mr. Drake Maynard who has been
working with the County as a consultant on workforce development to talk with the
Board about investing in the county workforce noting Mr. Maynard is a retired Human
Resources Manager with over 35 years of experience working with State agencies, State
universities and county and municipal governments as he advises state agencies,
universities and local government agencies such as social services and public health in
every aspect of human resource management, including recruitment and retention,
compensation, and employee relations. Since retirement, Mr. Maynard is the principal
for Drake Maynard Human Resources Services, LLC; his clients include Wilson County,
Buncombe County, Stanly County, McDowell County, the City of Hickory, the UNC-CH
School of Government and Person County. Ms. York asked the Board to consider Mr.
Maynard’s comments addressing employee motivation and retention and direct staff as
appropriate.
Mr. Maynard stated in his observation of the Board meeting he noted two themes
present: 1) role as financial stewards and 2) role to invest in the future.
Mr. Maynard told the Board that 62 counties out of 100 have merit based pay
implemented but with only five being funded in 2010 noting that number is increasing
each year. Mr. Maynard stated Person County’s turnover rate is at 6.5% noting the
expense of turnover can result in as much as 50% to 400% of the position’s salary.
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Mr. Maynard described workforce development with quality supervision
motivates employees to stay noting performance pay increases engagement to retain high
performing employees.
Mr. Maynard spoke to the affects of having multi-generational employees noting
the same old standard will not attract the younger generation.
Mr. Maynard noted a cost of living adjustment (COLA) recognizes the fact that
goods to live cost more but can be de-motivating to employees for everyone to receive
the same increase for the different levels of effort.
Mr. Maynard illustrated how employees are no longer doing the job they were
hired to do using the fast-changing world of technology as an example.
Ms. York explained the process of performance based pay noting Person County
implemented in 2010 as a pilot without funding which remains the same this date. Each
year employees have an annual performance evaluation based on criteria defined by the
workforce which is reviewed by the Human Resources Director for consistency. Ms.
York explained the three standards on a performance evaluation are 1) exceeds standards,
2) meets standards and 3) fails to meet standards.
Vice Chairman Jeffers suggested the meets standard could receive the COLA
amount with exceeds standard receiving the top merit amount and no funding for anyone
that fails the standard. Ms. York noted employees that fail the standard have three
months to remedy any unacceptable performance.
Ms. York noted the turnover rate rose to 12.5% in 2011 which was the same time
the early retirement package was offered.
CDBG MONTHLY REPORTING:
Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments Community Development Planner,
Karen Foster presented the activities for the months of December, 2012 and January and
February, 2013 as well as a Month Performance Status Report for March, 2013 noting
effective February 1, 2013, Community Assistance (CA) has eliminated the quarterly
reporting requirement and changed it to a monthly reporting requirement to the Board of
Commissioners. County Manager, Heidi York commented that the monthly reporting
would now be included on the Board’s agenda for approval.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to accept the
monthly reports as presented.
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PROCUREMENT FOR CDBG LEGAL SERVICES
Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments Community Development Planner,
Karen Foster stated bids for the Person County Scattered Site program legal services
were solicited from local attorneys and received on January 29, 2013 with four law
offices responding. Pending verification of licensing and insurance, Ms. Foster
recommended the bid be awarded to Joe Weinberger, Jr., Attorney and Counselor At Law
and requested Board approval to enter into contract for such legal services which include
Preliminary Title Opinions, Deeds of Trust, Promissory Notes, and Loan Closings for
CDBG qualified participants.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to award the
CDBG legal services contract to Joe Weinberger, Jr., Attorney and Counselor at Law as
presented.
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AMENDMENT TO FAIR HOUSING PLAN:
Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments (COG) Community Development
Planner, Karen Foster told the Board Fair Housing is a compliance component of the
Community Development Block Grant program. Grant recipients are required to provide
and implement the approved fair housing plan in accordance with Person County’s grant
award.
Ms. Foster stated in the approved Fair Housing Plan for Person County, the
quarters and activities affected by the proposed amendment are April – June, 2013 and
2014 and October – December, 2013. The proposed new activity for April- June, 2013
and 2014 would be “Collaborate with the counties of Regional K to provide a Regional
Fair Housing Workshop.”
The proposed new activity for October – December, 2013 would be “Place fair
housing brochures at the Public Library, Water Department, and Social Services
Department.” Ms. Foster outlined the changes on page 3 of the proposed revised Plan
and page 3 of the existing plan.
Ms. Foster noted the COG staff are recommending this change in this activity due
to staff were unable to collaborate with the sponsor of a community event/festival in
attempt to setup a booth to display and briefly discuss fair housing materials in
accordance with the County’s approved Fair Housing Plan activity for the fall of 2012.
Ms. Foster stated the COG foresees this as an impediment in fulfilling this activity in the
future. Ms. Foster stated in order to amend this activity; it requires approval from the
Board of Commissioners. Ms. Foster requested Board consideration that the Fair
Housing Plan be amended to involve a regional fair housing workshop rather than
piggyback with a community event/festival where the focus would not be fair housing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to amend the Fair
Housing Plan to involve a regional fair housing workshop rather than piggyback with a
community event/festival where the focus would not be fair housing as presented on page
3 of the Fair Housing Plan.
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COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM ANNUAL REPORT:
Ms. Nancy Wagstaff, Chair of the Community Child Protection Team (CCPT)
and Ms. Judi Akers, Services Program Manager at the Department of Social Services
were present to highlight the CCPT 2012 Annual Report.
Ms. Akers told the group the CCPT meets monthly with the exception of the
month of July. Ms. Akers stated annually the CCPT reports to the state of NC and to the
Board of Commissioners. Ms. Akers noted the CCPT shares event information; review
cases and discuss gaps in the community resources. In 2012 the CCPT discussed six
different cases for the child protective services report with each including some of the
following factors: substance abuse, an act of violence, improper discipline, improper
supervision, and child sexual abuse. Ms. Akers stated the three top factors discussed
were access to mental health services, safe and stable housing and emotional abuse. Ms.
Akers spoke to the identified gaps as successfully be able to navigate the mental health
waiver and assessing services within Person County as well as safe and stable housing
including resources for the homeless within the community. The CCPT has requested
from the state training and resource development in rural areas.
Chairman Clayton stated he is the county commissioner representative on the
mental health advisory board and requested Ms. Akers to let him know if there are any
issues he can report to that board.
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK PROCLAMATION:
Health Director, Janet Clayton, on behalf of the Public Health Month Committee
requested the Board of Commissioners to adopt a National Public Health Week
Proclamation designating the week of April 1-7, 2013 as National Public Health Week.
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt the National Public Health Week
Proclamation designating the week of April 1-7, 2013 as National Public Health Week.
Chairman Clayton read and presented the National Public Health Week Proclamation to
Ms. Clayton.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT:
Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg presented and explained the following
Budget Amendment.
Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and majority vote (5-0), the Board of
Commissioners of Person County does hereby amend the Budget of the Fund(s) listed
below on this, the 11th day of March 2013, as follows:
Dept./Acct No. Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
General Government 36,479
Public Safety 15,383
Human Services 23,535
Culture & Recreation 970
Contingency
(5,282)
REVENUES General Fund
Intergovernmental Revenues 43,482
Charges for Services 1,200
Other Revenues 26,403
EXPENDITURES Economic Catalyst Special Revenue Fund 500,000
REVENUES Economic Catalyst Special Revenue Fund
Intergovernmental Revenues 475,000
Fund Balance Appropriated 25,000
EXPENDITURES Airport Construction Capital Project Fund
Runway 6 Approach Clearing
(25,831)
2009 Vision 100 Projects 2,451
Fencing Perimeter & Emergency Repair 23,380
REVENUES Airport Construction Capital Project Fund
Federal Grant-Runway 6 Approach Clearing
(23,247)
Federal Grant-Vision 100 2,205
Federal Grant-Fencing Perimeter & Emergency Repair 21,042
Local Match-Runway 6 Approach Clearing
(2,584)
Local Match-2009 Vision 100 246
Local Match-Fencing Perimeter & Emergency Repair 2,338
Explanation:
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Received concession revenue for the Morale Committee ($404); utilizing remaining
contingency insurance funds (-$5,282) to cover deductible costs for claims assessed
($5,282); received State Election Grant for 2012's Second Primary election ($5,955);
proceeds from sale of vehicles ($8,200); an insurance claim for repair to a County
building damaged from the July 2012 hail storm ($16,638); received State and Federal
Inmate reimbursements ($13,992) that will be used for a new time keeping system and
computer equipment in the Detention Center; Commissions on the sale of Inmate Phone
Cards ($816); received additional funds for the Veterans Services Grant ($452);
donations for Animal Services ($191); additional fees associated with the rabies
vaccination program ($384); donations for Recreation, Arts & Parks ($362); donations
for Library ($608); allocating revenues received in DSS for various assistance programs
($23,083); received NC Rural Center Grant ($475,000) requiring a local match ($25,000)
to be appropriated from fund balance in the Economic Catalyst Special Revenue Fund;
transferring the remaining funds per DOT's approval in the closeout of the Airport
Runway 6 Approach Clearing project (-$25,831) to the 2009 Vision 100 Airport Project
($25,831); and utilizing a portion of the 2009 Vision 100 Airport Project funds
(-$23,380) for a new Fencing Perimeter and Emergency Repair Project ($23,380) in the
Airport Construction Capital Project Fund.
General Services Director, Ray Foushee stated the HVAC system at the County
Office Building has been experiencing issues noting the boiler is forty-plus years old.
Mr. Foushee stated he is requesting to budget replacement at a cost of $100,000 during
next fiscal year. Ms. Wehrenberg stated this item will be included in the Capital
Improvement Plan for next fiscal year.
Ms. Wehrenberg stated the proceeds of the sales of vehicles are used in the fleet
maintenance program.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Clayton reported the following:
· March 14, 2013 Ribbon Cuttings scheduled for:
o 10:00 am for RE/MAX Premier Realty at 223 N. Main Street, Roxboro
o 5:30 pm for Dr. Sapna Shah at Person Memorial Hospital at 615 Ridge
Road
· Stated an update from Mental Health is forthcoming
· Invited the group to the Upper Neuse River Basin Association meeting on March
20, 2013.
· Person County EMS employee, Kenneth Everett was recognized by the Roxboro
Jaycees with the outstanding public servant award.
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MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager, Heidi York reported the following:
· March 27, 2013 Economic Development Day 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the
County Auditorium focusing on economic priorities for the Strategic Plan –
Ms. York requested the Board to RSVP with her if attending. The community
should RSVP with Stuart Gilbert at 597-1752. Economic Development
Director, Stuart Gilbert stated speakers will include School of Government
professors, Smart Community expert, Senior Advisor for the Governor and the
President of MCNC (state broadband).
· The North Carolina Department of Revenue has offered to provide a brief
(approximately 2 hour) training session to help the Board of Equalization and
Review understand their new role and to help establish criteria for conducting
the required meetings. The proposed dates are either March 28 or April 1.
The meeting will be held at the Tax Office, 13 Abbitt St, in the large
conference room. Commissioner Newell stated he would be available to
attend on either date. Commissioner Puryear requested the training be
scheduled at night.
· Confirmed the joint meeting with Board of Education on Monday, April 15,
2013 at 6:00 pm in the County Auditorium. Commissioner Puryear stated he
would not be able to attend noting he had already spoken to the Board of
Education Chair.
· Stated possible locations for the April 29, 2013 6:30 pm Community
Conversations meeting in the Bushy Fork/Hurdle Mills area is The Grange,
Hurdle Mills Volunteer Fire Department and Hester Store Volunteer Fire
Department. It was the consensus of the group to hold the meeting at The
Grange.
COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Vice Chairman Jeffers and Commissioners Newell, Blalock and Puryear had no
reports.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 12:12 pm.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton
Clerk to the Board Chairman