Agenda Packet January 5 2015PERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
304 South Morgan Street, Room 215
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
January 5, 2015
7:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER…………………………………………………. Chairman Puryear
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
INFORMAL COMMENTS
The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10 minute
segment which is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens
of this county on issues, other than those issues for which a public hearing
has been scheduled. The time will be divided equally among those wishing to
comment. It is requested that any person who wishes to address the Board,
register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the meeting.
ITEM #1
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes of December 1, 2014
B. Approval of Minutes of December 8, 2014
C. Budget Amendment #11
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ITEM #2
Public Nuisance and Appearance Ordinance Discussion ……………… Mike Ciriello
NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM #3
Governor Highway Safety Grant for
2015-2016 Person County Sheriff’s Office ……………………… Sheriff Dewey Jones
ITEM #4
Request from the Department of Social Services for
Additional Positions to be Funded with State and
Federal Reimbursement Funds ………………………………………... Carlton Paylor
ITEM #5
Commissioner Committee Assignments ………………………….. Chairman Puryear
ITEM #6
Boards and Committees Appointments ……………………………….. Brenda Reaves
A. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
B. Airport Commission
C. Board of Health
D. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
E. Nursing Home Advisory Committee
F. Region K Aging Advisory
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
MANAGER’S REPORT
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION (if desired by the Board)
Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed
appropriate by the Board.
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 1, 2014
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle W. Puryear Heidi York, County Manager
David Newell, Sr. C. Ronald Aycock, County Attorney
B. Ray Jeffers Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
Jimmy B. Clayton
Frances P. Blalock
Tracey L. Kendrick
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
regular session on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Commissioners’ meeting
room in the Person County Office Building to conduct the Board’s Organizational
Meeting prior to the 7:00 pm regular meeting.
Chairman Clayton called the meeting to order, led invocation and asked Vice
Chairman Jeffers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to approve the
minutes of November 13, 2014 and November 17, 2014.
RECOGNITION OF FRANCES P. BLALOCK:
Chairman Clayton presented to Commissioner Frances P. Blalock a plaque in
appreciation of the four (4) years of service (December 6, 2010 – December 1, 2014) and
dedication to the citizens of Person County. Commissioner Blalock commented that her
experience had been both educational and difficult at times. Commissioner Blalock
thanked the county for allowing her to serve and asked the new Board of Commissioners
to do their due diligence on behalf of all citizens of Person County.
Chairman Clayton passed the gavel to County Attorney, Ron Aycock to preside
over the Swearing-In Ceremony and the Organization of the Board.
SWEARING-IN CEREMONY:
The Honorable Deborah L. Barker, Clerk of Superior Court administered the Oath
of Office to the newly elected Commissioners Tracey L. Kendrick and Kyle W. Puryear.
She also administered the Oath of Office to Soil and Water Conservation District
Supervisors Eugene Cal Berryhill and Russell G. Horton.
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ORGANIZATION OF BOARD:
County Attorney, Ron Aycock presided over the meeting and explained the rules
of procedure for nomination and election of the Board’s Chairman and Vice Chairman.
County Attorney, Ron Aycock presided and called for nominations for Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Jeffers nominated Commissioner Clayton as Chairman.
Commissioner Kendrick nominated Commissioner Puryear as Chairman.
Nominations completed, a motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and
carried 5-0, to close the nominations for Chairman.
Mr. Aycock stated the vote for Chairman would take place by show of hands in
the reverse order.
By show of hands, Commissioners Kendrick, Newell and Puryear voted to elect
Commissioner Puryear as Chairman.
By show of hands, Commissioners Jeffers and Clayton voted to elect
Commissioner Clayton as Chairman.
Commissioner Puryear was elected Chairman by a majority vote 3-2.
County Attorney Aycock opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman of
the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Clayton nominated Commissioner Jeffers as Vice Chairman.
Chairman Puryear nominated Commissioner Newell as Vice Chairman.
Nominations completed, a motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and
carried 5-0, to close the nominations for Vice Chairman.
Mr. Aycock stated the vote for Vice Chairman would take place by show of
hands in the reverse order.
By show of hands, Chairman Puryear and Commissioners Kendrick and Newell
voted to elect Commissioner Newell as Vice Chairman.
By show of hands, Commissioners Clayton and Jeffers voted to elect
Commissioner Jeffers as Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Newell was elected Vice Chairman by a majority vote 3-2.
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APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR THE FINANCE DIRECTOR, THE REGISTER OF
DEEDS, THE SHERIFF, AND THE TAX ADMINISTRATOR:
County Attorney, Ron Aycock stated Chapter 161(Register of Deeds) and 162
(Sheriff) of the North Carolina General Statutes requires the Board of County
Commissioners to approve the official bonds at the first meeting in December. The Bonds
are a continuation of existing bonds and were secured by the County Human Resources
Director, who also serves as Insurance Liaison. The Human Resources Director provided
information that the Sheriff’s bond, in the amount of $25,000, is for the length of his
term. The Bonds of the Register of Deeds in the amount of $50,000 and $100,000 each
for the Tax Administrator and Finance Director (amount of each Bond is dictated by
legislature).
Mr. Aycock requested Board approval of the Bonds of the Finance Director, the
Register of Deeds, the Sheriff and the Tax Administrator as presented.
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton and carried 5-0 to approve the
Bonds of the Register of Deeds in the amount of $50,000 and $100,000 each for the Tax
Administrator and Finance Director as well as $25,000 for the Sheriff.
County Attorney, Ron Aycock announced a brief recess at 6:45 pm until 7:00 pm
at which time the Board of Commissioners would hold its regular scheduled meeting.
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Chairman Puryear called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order at 7:00 pm.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton and carried 5-0 to add an item for
a Voting Delegate Designation for the NC Association of County Commissioners
Legislative Goals Conference and to approve the agenda as adjusted.
RECOGNITION:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR RETIREE:
Chairman Puryear read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Person
County retiree, Dorothy Chandler.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
CLOSE-OUT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
SCATTERED SITE GRANT #11-C-2322:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for the Close-out of the Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) Scattered Site Grant #11-C-2322.
Ms. Karen Foster, Contractor with Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments
stated the purpose of the public hearing was to receive citizen’s comments regarding the
close-out of the CDBG Program, Project No. 11-C-2322. Ms. Foster stated that the
program administrators are currently preparing to close-out the 2011 housing
rehabilitation program for Person County noting the close-out requires a public hearing
and a vote by the Board of Commissioners to proceed with the close-out.
The CDBG project provided housing rehabilitation, reconstruction, demolition
and urgent repairs for low-moderate income homeowners. Ms. Foster outlined the Person
County CDBG Scattered Site project completing a total of eight site projects as follows:
Clearance and Reconstruction 1
Rehabilitations (L-1) 3
Urgent Repairs 4
Total Beneficiaries 12
Ms. Foster requested Board approval to proceed with the close-out of CDBG
Scattered Site Grant #11-C-2322.
There were no individuals appearing before the Board to make comments in
support or in opposition to the close-out of CDBG Scattered Site Grant #11-C-2322.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to close the
public hearing for the Close-out of the CDBG Scattered Site Grant #11-C-2322.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REQUEST:
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 5-0 to approve
proceeding with the close-out of the CDBG Scattered Site Grant #11-C-2322.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Ms. Susan Naylor of 481 Valhalla Drive, Timberlake addressed the Board about
the current site of the Senior Center not being safe and it was not fair to the seniors of the
county to have as many as four locations for its programming. Ms. Naylor reminded the
Board of the citizen’s vote to approve construction of a new recreation and senior center.
Ms. Naylor stated statistics that projected in the year 2025, there will be more residents in
Person County over 60 years old than under 18 years old. Ms. Naylor requested the
Board to consider a permanent space for the senior center.
Ms. Barbara Tuck of 35 Victoria Lane, Roxboro addressed the Board about the
need for a senior center facility that seniors can utilize to enhance mental and physical
health. Ms. Tuck noted the current site has an uneven floor in its congregate area that
presents a hazard and the acoustics in the gym are not best for senior activities. Ms. Tuck
urged the Board to actively, constructively and quickly work toward solving the senior
center issues.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. Tax Adjustments for November 2014
a. Tax Releases
b. NC Vehicle Tax System pending refunds
c. A written request for refund in the amount of $890.34
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NEW BUSINESS:
ANNUAL REPORT FROM REGION K COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
CORPORATION AND PERSON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER STATUS AND
UPDATES:
Diane Cox, Executive Director of Kerr Tar Council of Governments and Maynell
J. Harper, Interim Director and In-Home Services and Caregiver Coordinator for the
Person County Senior Center updated the Board on the center’s client participation.
Ms. Harper told the group that funding has been saved due to the invaluable
volunteers, most of whom are senior citizens. Ms. Harper stated the center is looking to
improve the community and advocates for a safe, adequate place to accommodate current
needs as well as allow for growth with the rising senior population.
Ms. Cox noted her gratitude to Person County and Roxboro City Council for
funding the rent at the current location, the Perfect Venue, noting the current location has
created some challenges. Ms. Cox stated if the floor repairs are not made at the Perfect
Venue site soon, the Senior Center will have to vacate the building when the current lease
expires at the end of March. Ms. Cox said a 4,000 sq. ft. space is a minimum space
needed in order to secure funding for the senior center programming. The former site
(City-owned facility on Depot St.) had 12,000 sq. ft.
Ms. Harper presented the following service reports:
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PERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE:
Emergency Services Director, Wes Lail stated the governing body of each county
is responsible for emergency management activities within the geographical limits of
such county. These activities include prevention of, preparation for, response to, and
recovery from natural or man-made emergencies or hostile military or paramilitary action and
to do the following:
(1) Reduce vulnerability of people and property to damage, injury, and loss of
life and property,
(2) Prepare for prompt and efficient rescue, care, and treatment of threatened
or affected persons,
(3) Provide for the rapid and orderly rehabilitation of persons and restoration
of property, and
(4) Provide for cooperation and coordination of activities relating to
emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery among
agencies and officials of this county and with similar agencies and
officials of other local, state and federal governments, and with other
private and quasi-official organizations.
The governing body of each county is hereby authorized to establish and maintain
an emergency management agency for the purposes contained in G.S. 166A-19.1. The
County Manager shall appoint a coordinator who will have a direct responsibility for the
organization, administration, and operation of the county program and will be subject to
the direction and guidance of such governing body through the County Manager. In the
event that any county fails to establish an emergency management agency, and the
Governor, in the Governor's discretion, determines that a need exists for such an
emergency management agency, then the Governor is hereby empowered to establish an
emergency management agency within that county.
Mr. Lail requested the Board to adopt the Emergency Management Ordinance as
recommended by staff. County Attorney, Ron Aycock made the group aware of two
words in Section 10 of the proposed ordinance that were inadvertently misspelled. Mr.
Aycock noted in Section 10, the title Severity should read as Separability. Also, the word
severe should read as the word separate in the text listed in Section 10.
Mr. Aycock stated the Emergency Management Ordinance did not require a
public hearing; adoption at the first reading must be by unanimous vote or by majority
vote at its second reading.
Vice Chairman Newell asked Mr. Lail if he had jurisdiction over the hazardous
waste within the landfill. Mr. Lail stated he did not have jurisdiction over the landfill
noting the landfill operation is permitted and monitored by the state.
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Commissioner Jeffers clarified the definition of volunteer with the group noting
the Emergency Management Director’s authority to designate such volunteers during any
such disaster. Commissioner Jeffers made the group aware of a recent incident whereby
volunteer fire department personnel assisted with their time, equipment, etc. without
reimbursement. Mr. Lail commented the Emergency Management Plan adopted in 2008
has a section addressing volunteer fire department’s assistance. County Manager, Heidi
York stated staff is considering an amendment to all volunteer fire department’s contracts
with specific language to outline such situations that could be considered for funding by
state agencies, i.e. FEMA.
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, and carried 5-0 to adopt Person
County Emergency Management Ordinance with the text amendment corrections as
presented by the County Attorney.
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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2015 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS:
Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves stated that North Carolina General Statute
153A-40 requires the Board of Commissioners to hold a regular meeting at least once a
month. Ms. Reaves presented to the Board for consideration a proposed schedule of 2015
meetings dates.
Ms. Reaves noted the Board will hold its regular scheduled meetings in its usual
Boardroom, Room 215 in the County Office Building unless otherwise posted. As
recommended on the Schedule of Meetings, to accommodate attendance, Local
Government Day Board meetings will be scheduled to be held in the County Auditorium
as the same is done for the Budget Public Hearing.
Ms. Reaves informed the Board that the proposed schedule posed no conflicts
related to the following conferences:
• NACo Legislative Conference February 20-24 in Washington DC
• NACo Annual Conference July 10-13 in Charlotte, NC
• NCACC Conference August 19-23 in Greenville, NC
Ms. Reaves requested the Board to consider the proposed dates and take action to
set the 2015 Schedule of Meetings so to cause copy of such to be distributed and posted
on the bulletin board and county website.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 5-0 to adopt the
Board of Commissioners 2015 Schedule of Meetings as presented and by action to cause
copy of such to be distributed and posted on the bulletin board and county website.
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ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET CALENDAR:
County Manager, Heidi York stated a budget calendar has been developed for the
Board’s adoption outlining the budget process. Ms. York made the Board aware that the
annual board retreat is scheduled in place of the Board’s second January Board Meeting.
Ms. York told the Board that a new item added to the budget calendar was the deadline
for the final insurance costs. Ms. York confirmed the budget calendar dates outlined are
subject to change if needed, but would facilitate an organized budget process for staff and
elected officials.
Ms. York requested consideration for the Board to adopt the budget calendar for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and provide feedback and changes to staff as needed.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to adopt Fiscal
Year 2015-2016 Budget Calendar.
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VOTING DELEGATE DESIGNATION FOR THE NC ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE:
Commissioner Clayton stated voting credentials for the January 15-16, 2015 NC
Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals Conference must be submitted
by January 2, 2015.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers and carried 5-0 to designate
Commissioner Clayton to attend the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference as Person
County’s voting delegate.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Puryear expressed his gratitude to the people of Person County that
elected him for a third term on the Board of Commissioners. Chairman Puryear told the
commissioners to expect regular calls from him for greater communication to reach more
5-0 votes.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager, Heidi York reported the following meetings for the Board of
Commissioners:
o December 2, 2014 Smart Growth Workshop at Piedmont Community
College’s S-100 room from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
o December 3, 2014 Smart Growth Workshop at Piedmont Community
College’s S-100 room from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm.
o December 8, 2014 Special Joint Meeting to meet with the Fire Chief’s
Association in the County Office Building Auditorium at 6:30 pm.
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COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Jeffers updated the Board related to the Person County Partnership
for Children initiatives.
Commissioner Kendrick thanked the people that voted for him noting he hopes to
make them proud.
Commissioner Clayton congratulated Chairman Puryear on his added
responsibilities as the Chair noting the Smart Growth meeting focusing on economic
development held on December 3, 2014 was to be targeted to elected officials and would
be a good event for both the Chairman and the Vice Chairman to attend. Commissioner
Clayton also passed along information to Chairman Puryear related to an event
recognizing fallen veterans that is scheduled to be held on December 13, 2014 at 11:30
am at Person Memorial Cemetery.
Vice Chairman Newell had no report.
CLOSED SESSION #1:
A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers 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 7:41 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, Recreation Director, John Hill, General Services Director,
Ray Foushee, Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg and Interim Senior Center Director,
Maynell Harper.
Chairman Puryear announced a brief recess prior to Closed Session #1.
Chairman Puryear called Closed Session #1 to order at 7:51 pm.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 5-0 to return to
open session at 8:55 pm.
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CLOSED SESSION #2:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) for the purpose to discuss personnel at 8:55
pm with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager, Heidi York,
County Attorney, Ron Aycock and Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 5-0 to return to
open session at 9:07 pm.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to recess the
meeting at 9:07 pm until December 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the County Office Building
Auditorium.
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Brenda B. Reaves Kyle W. Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 8, 2015
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle W. Puryear Heidi York, County Manager
David Newell, Sr.
B. Ray Jeffers Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
Jimmy B. Clayton
Tracey L. Kendrick
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
recessed session on Monday, December 8, 2015 at 6:30 pm for a joint meeting with the
Fire Chief’s Association in the Person County Office Building Auditorium.
Chairman Puryear called the recessed meeting to order.
In attendance representing the Fire Chief’s Association was:
Wayne Wrenn, President Fire Chief’s Association
Hal Oakley, Secretary Fire Chief’s Association
Gary Dietz, Allensville Volunteer Fire Department Chief
William Simpson, Ceffo Volunteer Fire Department Chief
Martin Rimmer, Hurdle Mills Volunteer Fire Department Chief
Bruce Lynch, Moriah Volunteer Fire Department Chief
Steve Bray, Rescue Squad
Kenneth Torain, Roxboro Fire Department Chief
Bobby Dodson, Semora Volunteer Fire Department Chief
Charles Timberlake, Timberlake Volunteer Fire Department Chief
James Hughes, Triple Springs Volunteer Fire Department Chief
George Woody, Woodsdale Volunteer Fire Department Chief was absent.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
Mr. Wrenn led the discussion for the following items as proposed by the Fire
Chief’s Association:
1. STATUS OF A FIRE SERVICES TAX:
Mr. Wrenn told the Board of Commissioners that the Fire Chief’s Association
voted unanimously for the implementation for fire services tax. Mr. Lynch said the fire
services tax would allow the volunteer fire departments to have a guaranteed funding
stream that would be beneficial when the fire departments sought loans.
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County Manager, Heidi York asked Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate and
the Tax Administrator, Russell Jones to present to the group information related to fire
service district data as follows:
Fire Service District Data (Surrounding county comparison)
Rate Types and Rates
County Revenue Type Rate
Person General Fund N/A
Durham Per district tax Avg: .1102 (.0987, .1350, .0799*, .1065, .0995*, .1135, .1386 )
Granville General Fund N/A
Orange Per district tax Avg: .0689 (.0736, .07, .10, .0945, .0799, .06, .15, .0406, .0736, .088, .088, .088)
Caswell Vehicle fee $15 per vehicle
Alamance Per district tax Avg: .0981 (.0900, .1075, .1075, .0850, .0800, .1100, .0925, .1350, .1050, .0800,
.0950, .0900)
Wake District-wide tax .08
Vance District-wide tax .04
Warren Per district tax Avg: .0437 (.0350, .0790, .0500, .0500, .0700, .0200, .0650, .0380, .0200, .0260,
.0500, .0600, .0600, .0400)
How are fire funds allocated?
County Formula? Or, variables considered
Person # of stations, call volume, 2% increase every other year
Durham No formula
Granville No formula; distributed evenly
Orange No formula
Caswell No formula, distributed evenly
Alamance No formula
Wake No formula; currently considering variables for funding distribution
Vance No formula; distributed evenly
Warren No formula
Who recommends to the BOC how fire funds are to be allocated?
County Process description
Person Commissioner rep. meets with VFD’s and shares with County Manager
Durham Fire Marshal meets with VFD’s; Fire Marshal shares with County Manager
Granville Commissioner rep. meets with VFD’s and shares with County Manager
Orange Fire Chiefs meet with Finance and County Manager directly
Caswell Since distribution is equal decision is automatic
Alamance Fire districts submit budget request to BOC
Wake VFD’s submit to Fire Marshal. Fire Marshal submits to the Fire Commission and
County Manager. Fire Commission submits to BOC. Fire Commission members:
Chief from each planning region (4), 1 Commissioner, President of the Fire Fighter’s
Assoc, and 5 citizens
Vance VFD’s submit to BOC
Warren Finance sends out tax base info, VFD’s respond with desired rates then share with
County Manager
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Estimated funding comparison
Current funding
Department FY15 FY16 est.*
RESCUE SQUAD $44,106 $44,988
ALLENSVILLE $43,533 $44,404
CEFFO $87,046 $88,787
HURDLE MILLS $87,073 $88,814
MORIAH $86,956 $88,695
SEMORA $13,958 $14,237
TIMBERLAKE $45,107 $46,009
TRIPLE SPRINGS $43,551 $44,422
WOODSDALE $64,826 $87,976
Subtotal $516,156 $548,333
ROXBORO $373,964 $373,964
TOTAL $890,120 $922,297
*assumes a 2% increase for VFD’s and flat for City of Roxboro, does not include adjustment for call volume
How does improving your rating affect your citizens?
This chart compares annual insurance premiums for a new wood frame home valued at
$100,000.00 with smoke detectors. This report was provided by an actual agent in Wake County.
ISO CLASS AGENT 1 AGENT 2 AGENT 3
10 $470 $514 $585
9S $376 $411 $469
8 $353 $384 $438
7 $318 $347 $394
6 (optimal rating) $259 $283 $320
5 $259 $283 $320
4 $259 $283 $320
3 $259 $283 $320
2 $259 $283 $320
1 $259 $283 $320
Max Savings $117 $128 $149
Estimated Cost/Savings for resident with a $100,000 home and a 9S rating over 5 year period
Year Rating Fire Tax Cost Insurance Cost Total Cost Cost/Savings
Current year 9S $0 $376 $376 $0
Year 1 9S $40 $376 $416 -$40
Year 2 8 $40 $353 $393 -$17
Year 3 7 $40 $318 $358 +$18
Year 4 7 $40 $318 $358 +$18
Year 5 6 $40 $259 $299 +$77
=~$269,654
• 3.4 cents provides equal funding for
FY16 estimate.
• 4 cents = $1,078,616, increase of
$156,319
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Ms. Tate noted to implement a per district tax, 35% of the district residents (free
holders) have to sign a petition with 50% of those residents in support for such to be
passed. The individual district tax could range from .05 to .12 cents and may be, but not
required to be on the ballot for referendum. Commissioner Jeffers inquired about a non-
binding referendum to which staff indicated the County Attorney would have to respond.
Mr. Jones added consideration must be given to the administrative function noting that
one overall fire tax rate (City of Roxboro would be exempt as they already have a fire
service tax) would be preferred and the easiest to manage as well as a decision to
implement such would need to be made by March to be included in the ad valorem tax
bills as a separate tax earmarked for fire services.
Commissioner Newell asked how the funds from a fire tax would be regulated.
Mr. Jones stated a Fire Commission would be established through the authority of the
Board of Commissioners to disburse funding to each of the fire stations. Commissioner
Newell asked the Fire Chiefs if their group had consensus the Fire Commission would
disburse funds in a manner acceptable by everyone. Mr. Hughes said yes.
Commissioner Kendrick noted he would like more time to research the topic.
Chairman Puryear requested staff to place this item on the Board’s retreat agenda.
2. FUNDING CONTRACTS WITH COUNTY:
Mr. Wrenn reiterated that without guaranteed funding, stations had trouble
borrowing needed funds as banks do not recognize promissory notes. Mr. Lynch noted
the across the board 5% cuts which was restored this fiscal year along with the proposed
2% increase in 2015 based on call volume is slow progress to the needed funding for the
operations of a fire station.
Ms. York confirmed the fire services contracts do not list the amount of funding
which can easily be changed. Ms. York noted the funding is adopted during the budget
process and the proposed increase of 2% based on call volume is intended to take place
every two years, (the alternating year of the City of Roxboro’s contract.)
Chairman Puryear requested staff to place this item on the Board’s retreat agenda
for further discussion.
3. ASSISTANCE WITH PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PCC):
Mr. Wrenn noted the continuing education and certification requirements required
by all fire personnel noting PCC has made some cuts that has affected fire personnel
ability to obtain the needed classes. PCC has required a certain number of students in
each class to justify the cost of the class and instructor. Mr. Lynch requested the Board’s
assistance with PCC. Mr. Bray noted the Rescue Squad holds monthly training and
infrequent sessions are held at fire departments led by a PCC instructor. Mr. Bray stated
he has been told some of the EMT training is being proposed to be held via satellite
classroom.
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Commissioner Jeffers asked about the EMS Compliance Officer position noting
the job description includes volunteer fire department training. Wes Lail, Emergency
Services Director stated the Compliance Officer was not hired to train or was certified to
train volunteer fire personnel but to coordinate such training with the fire services
personnel. Mr. Lail noted the Compliance Officer was certified for Level I and Level II
training for EMS staff.
Chairman Puryear directed the County Manager to review the job description for
the EMS Compliance Officer and amend the job description if required as well as
encouraged dialogue with PCC for the needed fire services training.
4. FIRE MARSHAL- WHY WAS POSITION TERMINATED AND WHAT
WILL IT TAKE TO RESTORE POSITION:
Mr. Wrenn and Mr. Lynch told the group the fire marshal positon was vital to the
Fire Chief’s Association and asked why was the position terminated and what will it
take to restore the position.
Ms. York shared the options available to the Board during the fiscal year 2012
budget to fund the Fire Marshal position once it had been vacated.
1. Fire Marshal at 60% (already in Recommended Budget)
Total Cost: $33,000
Salary: $22,822.20
Benefits: $10,177.80
Operating budget: $29,370 (this is currently supporting Fire Inspector as well)
2. Fire Marshal at Part-time (no benefits)
Total Cost: $20,989.70
No benefits, can work a maximum of 1,000 per year
Salary: $20,989.70 (Based on starting salary of F.M. of $37,97919.48/hr*1000
hrs*1.0775 SS)
Operating budget? $29,370
3. Fire Inspector to take on additional duties of Fire Marshal
Requires increasing Fire Inspector from 60% to full-time, revising job description,
contracting with City for investigations and after-hours on-call coverage
Total Cost: $23,298
Plus additional contract costs?
4. Duties of Fire Marshal covered by volunteer
Potential conflicts of interest if also representing a fire department; lack of
accountability
No Cost
5. Combine Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Functions
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Ms. York stated the Board chose option #3 to increase the Fire Inspector position
from 60% to full-time.
Mr. Lynch stated the fire marshal positon will be vital should the fire tax be
implemented to disburse the funding equally.
Chairman Puryear requested the County Manager to update the options for
restoring the Fire Marshal and encourage the fire chiefs to be more vocal during the
budget process, i.e., budget public hearing.
5. UPGRADE OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS:
Mr. Wrenn requested an update on the public safety communications towers
project.
Ms. York stated the Board was updated at its November 17, 2014 meeting on the
four current sites being studied to construct new communications towers. The Board of
Commissioners has funded $100,000 for the environmental studies to be completed at the
following sites:
Bethel Hill,
Mt. Tirzah,
Bushy Fork, and
Woodland
Ms. York stated the state has offered to pay for the construction of the Woodland
tower therefore Person County will construct three towers at an estimated costs of $3.7M.
Chairman Puryear added that following the construction of the towers, the intent
is to improve broadband access throughout the county as well.
6. FEMA DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT FOR WORK DONE DURING ICE
STORM:
Mr. Wrenn requested that the letter from FEMA denying reimbursement be
shared with the Fire Chiefs. Ms. York stated there was no formal letter but a string of
emails to which she passed out copies to the Fire Chiefs.
Mr. Lail stated upon a declaration of the State of Emergency, fire services
personnel donated services was listed on the application for grant funding from FEMA
for any eligible reimbursement to which there was none.
Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg stated the contractual obligation between the
County and the volunteer fire departments did not have the specific language in place to
be considered eligible for reimbursement by FEMA. Ms. Wehrenberg noted the direct
reimbursement received by FEMA related to county facilities.
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Ms. York presented the Fire Chiefs and the Board of Commissioners a proposed
addendum to the fire services contracts to allow reimbursement under particular
circumstances, i.e. a declaration for a state of emergency as follows:
PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDUM:
WHEREAS, the County and the Fire Department desire to enter into this contract for
the Fire Department to furnish fire protection and during times of
emergencies/disasters provide services as outlined below and in Section II C (9) of
the current version of the Person County Emergency Operations Plan and provide
other lifesaving and property protection measures as necessary for and within the
District.
Reimbursement for Fire Department services provided in this section only applies
when the state and/or federal governments issue a declaration of disaster for the
affected areas of Person County, and only those services deemed reimbursable under
the disaster declaration are eligible per rates as determined by the state and federal
governmental agencies issuing the disaster declaration.
These additional duties listed below may become eligible for reimbursement if and
when the state and/or federal government have a declaration of disaster, depending
on what terms and services they allow reimbursement:
Section II C (9) County Volunteer Fire Departments
a. Assists law enforcement with warning and notifying the affected
population of an existing or impending emergency.
b. Plans for coordination of firefighting activities throughout the County
during disasters.
c. Supports rescue operations.
d. Provides support personnel to assist in traffic control.
e. Provides direction and control during hazardous materials incidents.
f. Provides fire protection for shelters.
g. Assists in search and rescue operations during emergency/disaster
situations.
h. Identifies equipment and manpower limitations, and develops mutual aid
agreements for the procurement of needed resources during emergency
and disaster events.
i. Assists with debris removal.
Ms. York explained FEMA determines the eligible rates. Mr. Lail noted 75% of
the eligible rates are paid with federal funds and 25% paid with state funds when
reimbursements are deemed eligible.
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Chairman Puryear stated the importance to have the contract addendum in place
for a future disaster and asked for a motion to approve the addendum to the current fiscal
year fire contracts as presented.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers and carried 5-0 to approve the
contract addendum for Person County volunteer fire departments and rescue squad
through June 30, 2015.
7. EQUIPMENT NEEDS FOR DEPARTMENTS AND FUNDING:
Mr. Wrenn and Mr. Lynch stated interest in the county’s consideration for bulk
purchasing for the volunteer fire departments for purchasing power, purchasing at the
state’s contract rate for vehicles and supplies, as well as pursing a county lower
interest rate.
Ms. York gave the Fire Chief’s information for a resource for interest-free loans
through the US Department of Agriculture’s Rural Economic Development Loan and
Grant Program. Mr. Lynch commented that the Moriah Volunteer Fire Department
was in the process of such a loan for a fire truck. Mr. Timberlake and Mr. Hughes
stated their fire stations’ expenses were double the county funding.
Commissioner Jeffers stated interest in the Board revamping the County’s
Revolving Loan which may be of assistance to the fire stations. Ms. Wehrenberg
noted the Revolving Loan line item was at approximately $200,000, further noting
there are eligibility requirements as well as an interest applied to such loans.
Chairman Puryear requested the County Manager and the Finance Director to
bring back to the Board more information about the options the county can provide as
a borrowing stream to volunteer fire departments at the retreat.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 7:54 pm.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Brenda B. Reaves Kyle W. Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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1/5/2015
Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
General Government 20945
Public Safety (3,000)
Culture and Recreation 3,468
Economic and Physical Development 1,500
Human Services 28,223
Contingency (20,355)
REVENUES General Fund
Intergovernmental 21,191
Other Revenues 107,090
Transfers from Other Funds 5,276
Fund Balance Appropriation (102,776)
EXPENDITURES Stormwater Fund
Transfers to Other Funds 5,276
REVENUES Stormwater Fund
Fund Balance Appropriation 5,276
Explanation:
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Correct Budget Amendment #9, where funds for the Drug Court were mistakenly categorized as a Public
Safety function (-$3,000), but should be listed as Human Services ($3,000); recognize revenue generated from
sale of morale concession items to support the activities of the Employee Morale Committee ($590); recognize
contribution from PCC to the Kirby Rebirth Project ($100,000), and adjust fund balance support of the project (-
$97,500); transfer funds from contingency (-$20,365) for payment of unemployment tax ($20,365); recognize
donations to Healthy Personians program ($5,000); receipt of immunization grant funds ($3,911); receipt of
communicable disease grant for STD prevention ($1,000); receipt of Healthy Communities grant ($13,757);
receipt of environmental health grant ($1,555); recognize revenue from Cooperative Extension VAD sign sales
($1,500); recognize increase in State Aid to Public Libraries revenue ($968); appropriate fund balance in the
Stormwater Fund as of June 30, 2013 to transfer to the General Fund in recognition of the support given to the
Stormwater Fund prior to becoming an enterprise fund ($5,276).
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 5, 2015
Agenda Title: Public Nuisance and Appearance Ordinance Discussion
Background Information: At our November 17, 2014 meeting, Staff and residents presented to the
Board of Commissioners a summary of the problems and complaints associated with trash and
abandoned structures. Staff provided the Board with Options for addressing these concerns. The
Board asked Staff to examine: 1.) How our existing ordinances might be amended to address the
public’s concerns trash and abandoned structures; and 2.) if the process to resolve issues could be
accelerated and simplified.
Summary of Information: Staff has reviewed our existing rules and determined that our existing
ordinances do not address the issues effectively because a Zoning (Land Use) Ordinance, designed
to provide community’s guidance about land uses, is not well-designed to regulate nuisances. In
other places, public nuisances are addressed by Ordinances crafted independent of land use
standards and adopted with specific steps for enforcement.
The County currently has one Ordinance to regulate a public nuisance: abandoned automobiles on
private property. To regulate other nuisances, like litter and abandoned structures, Staff must rely
on the Zoning Ordinance “Notes” that follow the Zoning Ordinance’s “Table of Permitted Uses”, or
argue that the litter constitutes a home-based business.
There is no language in any existing Person County Ordinance that addresses litter/trash on private
property except for Home Occupations (Note 1); but, our Zoning Ordinance lacks a definition of
home based business; provides no language providing standards for masking and controlling the
most noxious home business uses; and, finally, staff possesses almost no tools to verify that any
but the most egregious are home-based businesses.
In the opinion of Staff, using home occupation regulations to control litter and trash on private
property side-steps the issue and the impact on property values, public health and safety; Staff
recommends crafting a specific Public Nuisance Ordinances to address the issue of litter and
abandoned structures and combining it with the existing Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance.
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Options
OPTION #1A: Adopt Littering Regulations (GS 153A-121, 153A-140.2)
1.) Approve Staff move forward with crafting a Public Nuisance Ordinance to address abandoned
structures and litter and trash. This Ordinance would incorporate the existing abandoned vehicles
ordinance.
a) Process: Create a “Public Nuisance” Ordinance
Below is sample language from the City of Roxboro:
i. CONDITIONS DEEMED PUBLIC NUISANCE.
ii. 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:
1. 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.
2. 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
i. 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
ii. 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 BOC 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.
OPTION #1B: 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.
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b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
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OPTION #2: Do nothing
Recommended Action: Provide staff with feedback about whether to move forward or not with the
abandoned structure and/or littering regulations and the Appearance Commission.
Submitted by: Michael Ciriello, Planning Director
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 5, 2015
Agenda Title: Governor Highway Safety Grant for 2015-2016 Person County Sheriff’s Office
Summary of Information: Requesting Board approval to write a $67,000.00 grant with a 50/50
match for the Person County Sheriff’s Office. The match for this grant would be funded with drug
tax money. This grant would enable the Sheriff’s Office to purchase 7 in-car cameras and 10 radar
units for patrol cars.
Recommended Action: Approve staff to proceed to write a $67,000 Governor Highway
Safety Grant as presented.
Submitted By: Sheriff Dewey Jones
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 5, 2015
Agenda Title: Request from the Department of Social Services for Additional Positions to be
Funded with State and Federal Reimbursement Funds
Summary of Information: The Department of Social Services (DSS) has received additional
State and Federal funding beyond budgeted amounts. This revenue is restricted for use in the
mandated programs of income maintenance, food stamps, and Medicaid as a means to address
the increases in workloads from NCFAST and the Affordable Care Act. The NC Legislature has
also allocated additional funding to reduce the caseloads of DSS Child Protective Services
workers in order to increase the safety of children.
DSS is requesting the Board approval of four time-limited Income Maintenance Technician
positions and one full time Human Services Evaluator I position.
Recommended Action: Receive the request and approve the new positions if desired by the
Board.
Submitted By: Carlton B. Paylor, Sr., Director of Social Services
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PROPOSED
2015
Person County Board of Commissioners
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Chairman Kyle W. Puryear
Board of Equalization and Review Alternate
E-911 Committee
Economic Development Board
High Speed Internet Committee
Local Emergency Planning Committee
Youth Council
Vice Chairman David Newell, Sr.
Airport Commission
Board of Equalization and Review
Chamber of Commerce
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Region K Workforce Development Board
Commissioner Jimmy B. Clayton
COG Board
Kerr Tar RPO - TAC
NCACC Board of Director
OPC Community Operations Board
Upper Neuse River Basin Association
Commissioner B. Ray Jeffers
Board of Equalization and Review Alternate
Extension Advisory Committee
Fire Chief’s Association
Home Health & Hospice Advisory Committee
Home & Community Care Block Grant Adv. Committee
NCACC Past President/ Board of Director
Person County Partnership for Children
Recreation Advisory Board
Social Services Board
Youth Council
Commissioner Tracey L. Kendrick
Animal Control Advisory Committee
Health Board
Library Board
Person Area Transportation System Board
Person County Senior Center Advisory Council
Proposed for Adoption by the Board of Commissioners January 5, 2015
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: January 5, 2015
Agenda Title: Appointments to Boards and Committees
Summary of Information:
The Person County Board of Commissioners solicited volunteers to fill positions on the following boards,
commissions, authorities, and committees through advertisement in the Courier-Times November 15, 2014
edition with notice to submit applications by December 9, 2014 along with a second advertisement with a
deadline for December 23, 2014. Attached are citizen applications for consideration for appointment received
for current vacancies on county boards and committees.
The highlighted boards below denote a competitive board and is eligible for the informal interview process, if
the Board so desires. If the informal interview process if deemed appropriate by the Board, direct the Clerk to
organize and inform the applicants of such competitive boards of the scheduled date set by the Board. Should
the informal interview process be waived or not deemed appropriate at this time, I would ask the Board to
nominate for appointment as requested for the non-competitive boards and committees.
- Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
1-Year Initial Term; 3-Year Reappointment: 2 positions available
Duties: This committee inspects each Adult Care Home in Person County to assure that the quality of care
meets required standards and that the home maintains the Adult Home Resident’s Bill of Rights. This regional
committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month per quarter at 11:00 am at a location that varies quarterly.
1) Charlene Wilkins requests reappointment
2) Rev. Gloria Skinner-Pettiford requests reappointment
- Airport Commission
3-Year Term: 1 position available
Duties: To oversee facility growth and make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on airport
matters. The Airport Commission meets the 1st Thursday quarterly.
1) Dr. Anderson White requests reappointment
- Board of Adjustment
1 position to fill an unexpired term to 6/30/16, and
1 position for an unspecified term for an alternate
Duties: Functions in judicial-like hearing and review of special zoning permit requests,
special variance requests and appeals to interpretations of zoning administrator. The Board
of Adjustment meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm as needed.
- Board of Health
1 general public position to fill an unexpired term to 6/30/17
Duties: To be the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the county health department. The
Board of Health meets the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm.
1) Christopher M. Atkins, Jr., DDS requests appointment
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- Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
6-Year Term; 2 positions available
Duties: Approves issuance of industrial and pollution control financing bonds for private
industry. This Authority meets on an as-needed basis.
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
1-Year Initial Term; 2-Year Reappointment
1 position available each for:
a member of the business community
a member of the faith community
2-Year Term:
6 citizens-at-large positions
1) Treco Lea-Jeffers requests reappointment
2) Alisa Clayton requests reappointment
1 position each to represent the Chief of Police
Chief Court Judge
Health Department
District Attorney
Duties: Annually reviews the needs of juveniles in the county who are at risk of delinquency or who have been
adjudicated, undisciplined, or delinquent and the resources available to address those needs. This council meets
the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm.
- Library Advisory Board
1 position available to fulfill an unexpired 3-Year term to June 30, 2017
Duties: This board reviews and recommends policies and initiatives of the Library Director and staff in order to
promote and foster broad-based citizen use, participation in services and program, and access to library
materials. The Library Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Monday in January, April, July and
October at 2:00 pm in the Library Gallery.
- Nursing Home Advisory Committee
1-Year Initial Term; 2-Year Reappointment; 3 positions available
Duties: This committee inspects each nursing home in Person County to assure that the quality of care meets
required standards and that the home maintains the Nursing Home Resident’s Bill of Rights. This regional
committee meets the 4th Thursday of the 2nd month of each quarter (February, May and August and November)
at 9:00 am via conference call. (Initiated from the Regional Ombudsman’s office).
1) Rev. Gloria Skinner-Pettiford requests reappointment
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- Region K Aging Advisory
3-Year Term: 2 positions available
Duties: Advises the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Government Area Agency on Aging to develop and
administer the Area Plan, conduct public hearings, represent the interest of older persons, review and comment
on all community policies, programs and actions which affect older persons with the intent of assuring
maximum coordination and responsiveness to older persons. The regional council meets the 2nd Wednesday of
February, May, August and November at 2:00 pm usually at the Vance Senior Center in Henderson, NC.
1) Leavia Reed requests appointment
2) Robert Allen requests reappointment
- Work Force Development Board
1-Year Initial Term; 2-Year Reappointment: 1 position available representing private industry and 1 position
available for a member or an officer of organized labor
Duties: Develops Job Training Plan; provides oversight, monitors and evaluates job training programs; awards
contracts; develops policies and procedures. The Work Force Development Board meets on the 1st Tuesday of
the 3rd month of each Quarter.
Recommended Action: Board nomination for appointment as deemed appropriate.
Submitted By: Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
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