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May 21 May 21, 2012 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 21, 2012 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 Samuel R. Kennington Frances P. Blalock The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in regular session on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ meeting room in the Person County Office Building. Chairman Clayton called the meeting to order, led invocation and asked Commissioner Kennington to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear and carried 5-0 to add and item to the agenda for consideration for a Resolution In Support of Senate Bill 433. A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve the agenda as adjusted. INFORMAL COMMENTS: The following individual appeared before the Board to make informal comments: Ms. Faye Boyd of 69 Foxwood Drive, Timberlake, a recent candidate for the Office of County Commissioner defeated in the primary, told the Board that her experience running for the Office of County Commissioner was one that she learned much about the work of the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager which made her more appreciative of the Office of County Commissioner as well as the availability of the County Manager. Ms. Boyd noted the numerous board meetings, visits, speaking engagements, etc. demanded of Board members along with budgetary needs of unfunded mandates imposed by the State of North Carolina. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to approve the minutes of April 30, 2012 and May 7, 2012. TAX ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: A motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear, and carried 5-0 to approve the Tax Administrative Report noting the Releases for the month of April, 2012. 1 May 21, 2012 PERSON COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR FY2012-2013: John Hill, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Vice Chair, presented JCPC’s funding recommendation for FY2012-2013. Mr. Hill explained that each year, funding is made available through the North Carolina Department of Public Safety / Division of Juvenile Justice to Person County 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. Mr. Hill stated Person County is slated to receive $123,213 in its allocation from the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Mr. Hill told the Board that 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 May 9, 2012 and unanimously voted to approve the DJJ allocation to be distributed in the following manner for the 2012-2013 fiscal year: Program DJJDP Funds County Cash Requested 4-H YES $112,113 $18,474 Roots & Wings Parenting Program $ 10,000 $ 0 Central Children’s Home $ 100 $ 5,422 Administrative Fund $ 1,000 $ 0 Total $123,213 $25,896 2 May 21, 2012 It was the consensus of the Board to take into consideration the funding recommendation from JCPC. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO USE THE PIGGYBACK PROVISION AND FOR THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE: Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg stated that both the Finance and Human Resources Departments need modern updated software to streamline the processes between employee information, payroll processing, and financial reporting & processes noting Tyler Technologies leads North Carolina (26 out of 65 NC counties polled) and the Nation, for providing municipal Finance and Human Resources software. The software would allow both departments to perform additional financial and human resource functions more efficiently. Ms. Wehrenberg stated Tyler Technologies offered Person County, by far, the best functioning, technical services, and knowledge of governmental tasks over other software providers reviewed. Ms. Wehrenberg confirmed of the state vendors reviewed, there were no Person County vendors that offered the software. Ms. Wehrenberg stated State law allows the purchase of personal services without formal bidding and also allows the "piggybacking on contracts for the same equipment/services executed within 12 months by other local governments both in NC and outside the state". Given that the majority of North Carolina counties already use Tyler as their software provider, a contract executed in NC within the last 12 months was not obtained. However, a contract executed by the City of Alpharetta, Georgia was discovered. After review of the City of Alpharetta formal bid contractual documents, staff determined the standards required for a piggyback option was a consideration for Person County. Ms. Wehrenberg noted NC law requires the publication of notice of intent to "piggyback off another contract" which was published in the Courier-Times on May 9, 2012 noting there had not been any response to the ad. Ms. Wehrenberg requested the Board to adopt the Resolution approving a purchase pursuant to General Statute 143-129(g) to waive the competitive bidding requirements and award the piggyback contract to Tyler Technologies as well as authorize the County Manager to execute the contract. Ms. Wehrenberg confirmed the cost of $285,433 was Board approved and budgeted in the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Plan. Ms. Wehrenberg explained maintenance fees would be a recurring cost noting the first year maintenance costs would be $8,215 and the second year of maintenance fees would be $32,827 as compared to the current software maintenance costs of $9,500. 3 May 21, 2012 A motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution approving a purchase pursuant to General Statute 143-129(g) to waive the competitive bidding requirements and award the piggyback contract to Tyler Technologies as well as authorize the County Manager to execute the contract. . 4 May 21, 2012 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg presented and explained the following Budget Amendment. Upon a motion by Commissioner Jeffers, and a second by Vice Chairman Puryear 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 21st day of May 2012, as follows: Dept./Acct No. Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund Public Safety 58,732 Economic Development 947 Human Services 259,692 REVENUES General Fund Intergovernmental Revenues 269,725 Charges for Services 43,025 Other Revenues 6,621 Explanation: Appropriating additional jail-related revenues received for support of expenses in the Detention Center ($11,846); donations in the Sheriff's Department ($124), EMS ($400), Animal Control ($279), Cooperative Extension ($947) and Health Department ($1,050); various grant revenue adjustments in the Health Department associated with the Medical Reserve Corps, Child Health, Family Planning, Communicable Disease, Healthy Personians, and Community Transformation Programs($223,642); excess revenue received in the Health Department for Immunization fees ($35,000); and additional Federal Seizure and Unauthorized Substance Tax revenue received in the Law Enforcement Restricted Fund ($46,083). RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 433: Chairman Clayton and Commissioner Jeffers stated the NC Association of County Commissioners has identified this issue as a legislative goal and has asked for counties across the state to adopt a Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 433 to allow all NC counties the flexibility to organize local human services which has been limited to the larger counties with populations of 425,000 or greater. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to adopt the Resolution in Support of Senate Bill 433. 5 May 21, 2012 6 May 21, 2012 PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED BUDGET: County Manager, Heidi York presented the following Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013: 7 Recommended BudgetFiscal Year 2012-2013May 21, 20128 Amount is a $1.2M decrease; nearly  2.5% reduction of current year  general fundRecommended Budget Reflects priorities of Board of Commissioners Supports goals of the Person Futures Strategic Plan:1. Protect Our Land2. Foster a Sense of Community3. Encourage Learning for Life & Lifelong Learning4. Re-Imagine Our County for a Better Future5. Prosper By Developing the New Economy Locally9 Implementing the Strategic Plan 64 strategies currently underway County depts aligned services with strategies Budget recommends funding for implementation of Strategic Plan:plans for design & construction of rec. & senior centernext phases in creating multi-juris. business parkfull-time economic development directorappropriation of fund balance for incentives (economic catalyst fund) creating a one-stop business-friendly permitting office10  Protect Our Land:–Greenspace project–Voluntary Agriculture District Program–Increasing awareness of agriculture through promotion of Farmer’s Markets & educational programs–Increasing recycling efforts–Enacting stormwater regulationsImplementing the Strategic Plan11  Foster a Sense of Community:– Feasibility study for Recreation & Senior Center– Supporting programs such as Special Olympics, Partnership for Children, Relay for Life– New County Website – Establish Medical Reserve Corps and CERT– Partnership with the City on Min. Housing Code Enforcement & Permitting– GREAT & DARE prgms through the Sheriff’s Dept– Partnering- City, United Way, PCC, Senior CenterImplementing the Strategic Plan12  Encourage Learning for Life & Lifelong Learning:– Outreach events through the Library & Cooperative Extension to children of all ages– Promoting the use of print & electronic media by the Library– Promoting cultural arts – Mayo Park’s environmental educational programs– Offering internships and mentoring with PCC and other educational institutionsImplementing the Strategic Plan13  Re-Imagine Our County for a Better Future:– County embraces communication to reach audiences of all ages through variety of media– Cooperative Extension actively promoting Farmers Market– Enacting storm water remediation efforts– Creating a centralized permitting office– Multi-jurisdictional business park– Community Garden is being designed to increase awareness and promotion of agriculture and outdoor activityImplementing the Strategic Plan14  Prosper by Developing the New Economy Locally:– Airport as an economic development tool– Recruitment of a full-time EDC Director– Multi-jurisdictional Industrial Park Feasibility Study– Shared permitting software by Planning, Inspections, & Tax Departments– Creating a business-friendly permitting office– Funding economic development incentives– Supporting education, tourism, businessesImplementing the Strategic Plan15 FY 11-12 Accomplishments Launch of New County Website New Tax Payment Website collected$462,067 Register of Deeds internet records as far back as 1937 have all been redacted to protect identities Animal Control provides rabies vaccinations to citizen-owned cats & dogs Library added e-books for patrons PATS communication equipment upgraded for safety and cost reduction16 FY 11-12 Accomplishments Inspections, Tax, County & City Planning Depts are utilizing permitting software to streamline operations Inspections has an approved instructor for in-house continuing education courses Finance implemented the P-Card and electronic direct deposit paycheck stubs Various County policies have been updated to improve accountability and uniformity across departments Increasing visibility of Animal Shelter through “Paws Weekly” and Facebook page17 FY 11-12 Accomplishments IT builds many computers in-house to reduce costs Implemented CodeRED as a partnership of Health Dept & Progress Energy Partnership between IT, United Way & DSS provided 20 computers to the those who needed them in our community Courthouse renovation completed GMH Waterline project completed Sheriff’s Dept taught 1,400+ children thru GREAT, DARE, & summer camp Sheriff’s Dept responded to 20,000 calls in 2011 (18k in 2010, 15k in 2009)18 FY 11-12 Accomplishments Solution for body storage needs- partnership between EMS & PMH; EMS supervisors are now Medical Examiners Emergency Mgt obtained a portable county generator through State dollars Community Health Assessment completed  PI/Recycling Center- Re-accredited in March 2012 Person County moved to 55th in the state for recycling Launched the Parks & Rec/PCC Arts Program All Parks & Rec programs experienced increased participation19 • Among counties, we rank 55th at 71.03 lbs/person; up from 87th in 2009• Budget:Revenues = 61%General Fund = 35%Fund Balance = 4%• Outstanding Debt of $197,337 --last payment in FY14 Person County Recycling Center20  Library & Parks & Recreation Partnership $1,600 Debt Setoff for past due library fines $14,234 General Services – Contract Re-negotiation/Changes $23,100– Increased Efficiencies $45,800 EMS contract renegotiation/changes= $20,000– Supply cost decrease of 40% and oxygen-50% Insurance credit due to Safety Program $8,661 IT partnerships & joint-initiatives $88,240 Insurance credit due to wellness initiatives $58,000  Finance Director secured debt stimulus funds $165,000Saving Tax Dollars21 Amount is a $1.2M decrease; nearly  2.5% reduction of current year  general fundStrategic Budget Adjusts to a new normal Focuses on high priority, critical needs: education, public safety, and economic developmentpriorities defined by BOCC & Strategic Plan Emphasizes long-term fiscal discipline:limit fund balance appropriations to one-time, non- recurring expenses or specific usehold the tax rateincreases in spending are limited to only when revenues can support it and the demands and priorities are aligned22 Economic Factors Influencing Person County23 24 Sales Tax Collection25 26 27 General Fund: $52,862,566No tax increaseNo reduction of positions12% reduction in funding over last three yearsSome growth…but still a 5% reduction from spending levels in FY09Recommended Budget28 Adopted Budget by Fiscal Year29  Tax rate: 70 cents per $100 valuationconsistent for 7 years, since 2005 Increases collection rate to 97.0%Adds $139,650 to General Fund One cent on the tax rate will generate $387,030 Revaluation; values effective Jan. 1, 2013 Projects a property valuation of $3.99BRecommended Budget30 Tax Base by Fiscal Year31 $5.2M deficit; requiring a 13.5 cents tax increase Departments directed to submit flat budget requestsBUT… Cost of Living Adjustments added about 3% Implementing strategies of the Strategic Plan Revenue growth Rank first for largest percentage of tax base comprised of state appraised propertyBudgeting Process32 Revenues Forecasting revenues to be up by 8.23% Property tax growth of just over $1M Sales tax is rebounding; statewide avg. increase at 4% increase, budgeting 2% due to local economy Federal & State revenues up $380K in DSS & PH Growth in local service charges- EMS, IT, ROD, PH Spending down built-up reserves- DSS, PH, Library, Debt Srvc, ROD Tech fund Creating enterprise fund for stormwater-fee revenue33 34 Fund Balance All local govts must maintain fund balance- cash flow for property tax schedule, safety net, bond ratings- lower interest costs Common practice to designate fund balance to offset grant funding cycles in DSS & Health: $1.4M  General Fund: $2,522,482 all one time, non-recurring• $2,102,482 CIP• $400,000 EDC Incentives• $20,000 methane gas wells at Landfill Also appropriated Debt Service, Library, &ROD tech. funds Total appropriation: $4,261,482 35 Expenditures CIP: $2.1 M Fuel: $72,643 Operating Capital: $883,543ambulance; PATS bus; 9 dept. vehicles; mntance equip.; ROD tech.equip.; education IT Systems (designated): $160,000 Roofing & Window Studies: $26,500 Social Services Programs : $184,99636 37 Education Priority for Person County Target of State budget crisis Continues to have major reversions of State funding?!? Cannot pay this price locally- $1.7M reversion next year can’t be put on the backs of our taxpayers General Statues: counties provide for capital needs State funds operations (incl. salaries) Teachers need raises, decision of Bd of Education Salary supplements- recurring cost without a plan38 Supporting Person County Schools Current expense: $9,038,798 Regular capital: $ 266,950 Approved CIP projects: $ 987,646 Debt Service $1,587,664 County’s cost of SRO’s $ 188,958Total Appropriation: $12,070,01639 Avg. Daily Membership Trends40 Piedmont Community College Current expense: $1,011,533 Small Business Incubator $ 10,000 Regular capital: $ 62,500 Approved CIP projects: $ 100,000 Debt Service $ 134,641Total Appropriation: $1,318,67441 Fire Services 2.0% increase to annual appropriation VFD Contracts: $469,990 City of Roxboro Contract: $366,631 “Fire Marshal” budget $ 92,906 Narrow banding for radios: $ 4,332 Support to Fire Services: $933,85942 Economic Development Annual Operating budget: $109,607 Industrial Incentive Contracts: $400,000 Roxboro Development Group: $16,245 Person County Airport- operations: $54,650 Revolving Loan Fund $181,089 Small Business Dev. Ctr. $10,000 Multi-Jurisdictional Industrial Park $45,000(CIP Project-Phase 2) Total Support: $816,59143 Eaton218 total jobsAverage salary of $43,784CertainTeed62 new jobs as of May 8thAverage salary of $55,000Estimated $840,000 in new tax revenue in 201244 County Workforce Funding Salary & benefit lines 3% increase due to FY11-12 COLA 401K contribution remains at the reduced rate of 3.5% Implementation of Pay-for-Performance on Jan 2013: $137,278 No market adjustments  Employee-only healthcare coverage offered at no monthly premium cost to employee: cost of $2.26M or $447.72 per employee per month Longevity: $250,549 annual cost45 #Pos.DEPTSALARY & TOTALReqstdPOSITION TITLEFRINGES REQST RECOM 2ITIT User Support Specialist$52,458 $104,916 $52,458 1HRHuman Resources Tech.$43,483 $43,483 -1Coop. ExtensionSr. Admin Support Specialist$43,018 $43,018 -2DSSIncome Maint Caseworker II- Adult & Children's Medicaid$41,248 $82,496 -1DSSIncome Maint Caseworker III- FNS$44,219 $44,219 $44,219 1DSSSocial Worker III-Adult Services$50,930 $50,930 -1Person IndustriesPI Program Specialist$41,635 $41,635 -Revenue Offsets($56,297)County Cost$40,381 Working Strategically46 Outside Agency SupportSenior Center: $100,000Roxboro Development Group: $16,245Piedmont Behavioral Health: $310,405Discontinued nonprofit funding process, funding will remain flat for these critical services:47 Budget ProcessBudget Public Hearing onMonday, June 4, 7:00 pmCounty Office Building AuditoriumScheduled budget work sessions: Tuesday, May 29th 8:30 amTuesday, June 5th 8:30 ammore as needed48 For Further Information:Recommended Budget Document, Manager’s Message & Presentation can be found atwww.personcounty.netCopies for viewing are located in the Clerk to the Board’s Office and LibraryCounty Manager’s Office 597-172049 May 21, 2012 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Clayton reported the following upcoming meetings:  May 23, 2012 Chamber’s Good Morning Coffee Hour  May 23, 2012 Board meeting at 4:00 pm at the FEMA Room related to Stormwater rules  May 24, 2012 Transportation Advisory Board and COG meetings  May 25, 2012 NC Association of Commissioners Environmental meeting MANAGER’S REPORT: County Manager, Heidi York updated the Board that the City of Roxboro has agreed with the Board of Commissioners to cancel the previously scheduled meal on June 7, 2012 prior to the joint session meeting and asked the Board’s preference to begin the meeting at 5:30 or 6:00 pm. It was the consensus of the Board to start the joint meeting with the City of Roxboro at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the County Office Building Auditorium. COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS: Commissioner Kennington commended the County Manager on her Recommended Budget presentation as well as commended the Board for their willingness to develop Person County’s Strategic Plan and for the Manager to follow through with the Strategic Plan as a guide for the budget. Commissioner Kennington reminded the Board that 2013 will mark the time to start a new 5-year Strategic Plan. Commissioner Blalock thanked all staff that worked to prepare the budget and for coordinating such with the Strategic Plan. Commissioner Blalock advocated for the media to help educate the citizens with the plan accomplishments. Commissioner Blalock stated she along with Chairman Clayton and Commissioner Jeffers attended a Rural Courts Commission meeting recently and she also attended an environmental meeting in Granville County related to stormwater and fracking. Commissioner Jeffers thanked Person County voters for their overwhelming support in the primary as well as praised the IT and Elections Departments and the Courier-Times and Radio Roxboro for getting the results out to the citizens in a timely fashion. Vice Chairman Puryear extended appreciation to the County Manager, department heads for efforts toward the budget preparation and noted his desire to have further discussions at the upcoming budget work sessions. Vice Chairman Puryear bid congratulations to the primary election winners as well as the good work of the Board of Elections. 50 May 21, 2012 Chairman Clayton added the Courts Commission was led by the Chief Justice noting the praise of the county and courts working cooperatively coordinating the recent renovations. Commissioner Jeffers stated many good things were stated about the General Service Director, Ray Foushee, the former General Services Director, David Rogers and the County Manager. RECESS: Chairman Clayton announced a brief recess prior to the Board’s joint meeting with the Planning Board at 10:19 am. Chairman Clayton reconvened the meeting at 10:30 am. Neither the Planning Director nor any members from the Planning Board were present to meet jointly with the Board of Commissioners. Planning Board member, Malcolm Montgomery arrived at 10:47 am. The Board directed the County Attorney to further review and research through further discussions with county Inspections and Planning & Zoning staff related to the authority of the permit for county citizen, Phillip Puryear. County Attorney, Ron Aycock told the Board that he would have a preliminary report to update the Board at their next meeting, May 23, 2012. In regard to a review of the Planning & Zoning Ordinance, Commissioner Kennington recommended to the Board that the Planning Board review and bring back a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Kennington questioned if the ordinance or personnel was the issue. Commissioner Jeffers asked about the deadline for those citizens who have received letters stating compliance issues. Mr. Aycock suggested as a option that there be no further enforcement of violations until such time the Board deems appropriate and until a review can be scheduled by the Planning Board. Vice Chairman noted issues with Section 60-5. Commissioner Jeffers stated issues with 60-6 and Commissioner Blalock requested review of page 33 related to non- conforming lots. Commissioner Blalock described a situation of a request of a waiver for a non-conforming lot to be heard in January that has not been addressed by the Board of Adjustment. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear, and carried 5-0 to direct the county planning staff to suspend enforcement action under Section 60-6 of Article VI of the Person County Planning & Zoning Ordinance until August 31, 2012. 51 May 21, 2012 Commissioner Jeffers asked the County Manger for the Planning Department to send out letters to those currently under violation that enforcement will be suspended until August 31, 2012. The Board requested the County Manager to request from the Planning Board dates proposed for a joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners to further discuss a comprehensive review of the Planning Ordinance, i.e. non conforming lots, wording of several provisions, etc. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to enter Closed Session pursuant to General Statute 143- 318.11(a)(6) for the purpose to discuss personnel at 11:05 am. A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to return to open session at 11:20 am. County Attorney presented the Board with a memo outlining the procedural guideline for the rules related to the upcoming joint public hearing on May 23, 2012 with the Planning Board for consideration for the Falls Lake amendments. RECESS: A motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear, and carried 5-0 to recess the meeting at 11:27 am until May 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm at the FEMA Room for a Stormwater Utility Briefing meeting. _____________________________ ______________________________ Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton Clerk to the Board Chairman 52