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Agenda Packet June 1 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 June 1, 2015 7:00pm (Meeting will be held in the County Office Building Auditorium) CALL TO ORDER…………………………………………………. Chairman Puryear INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM #1 Consideration to appropriate County General Funds to Person County Business and Industrial Center, Inc., to assist Project Gmercer to locate in Person County …………………… Stuart Gilbert ITEM #2 Consideration to grant or deny request to appropriate County General Funds to Person County Business and Industrial Center, Inc., to assist Project Gmercer to locate in Person County …………………………………………………... Chairman Puryear 1 PUBLIC HEARING: ITEM #3 Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Recommended Budget ……………………………. Heidi York 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 #4 DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2015, B. Budget Amendment #18, and C. Memorandum of Agreement between Person County United Way and funded partner agencies UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: ITEM #5 Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation …………………………. Maynell Harper ITEM #6 Designate NACo Voting Delegate for the 2015 Annual Conference ………………………………………………… Chairman Puryear 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. 2 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Person County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium of the Person County Office Building, 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC 27573. The Board of Commissioners will consider the appropriation of county general funds to be made available to Person County Business and Industrial Center, Inc., in compliance with applicable law, to assist Project Gmercer to locate in Person County a manufacturing, warehousing, and corporate headquarters. The project will include 260 new jobs and $57,800,000.00 capital investment in the first five years. Such assistance shall include: A financial grant incentive will be based on net new capital investment subject to property taxes and will be provided over a ten year time period at an estimated total cost of $1,229,040.40. A financial match for a potential NC Department of Commerce Rural Division Building Reuse Grant up to $500,000.00 requiring a match from Person County estimated at a maximum of $25,000.00. Brenda B. Reaves, NCCCC, CMC Clerk to the Person County Board of Commissioners 3 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 2015 Agenda Title: Public Hearing to consider the appropriation of county general funds to be made available to Person County Business and Industrial Center, Inc., in compliance with applicable law to assist Project Gmercer to locate a manufacturing, warehousing, and corporate headquarters in Person County. Summary of Information: The project will include 260 new jobs with an annual average wage of $40,000.00 and $57,800,000.00 capital investment in the first five years. Requested assistance shall include: A financial grant incentive to be based on net new capital investments subject to property taxes and will be provided over a ten year time period at an estimated total cost of $1,229,040.40. A financial match for a potential NC Department of Commerce Rural Division Building Reuse Grant up to $500,000.00 requiring a match from Person County estimated at a maximum of $25,000.00. Recommended Action: 1. Hold a public hearing at the June 1, 2015 regularly scheduled board meeting. 2. After public hearing, recommend a “Motion to approve the financial grant incentive to allow the appropriation of county general funds to be made available to Person County Business and Industrial Center, Inc. in compliance with applicable law to assist Project Gmercer to locate a manufacturing, warehousing, and corporate headquarters in Person County and that the net new capital investment is anticipated to be $57,800,000.00 and the 260 new jobs with an annual average wage of $40,000.00 over the five year period with a minimum number of 90% of the new jobs to be created over the 5 years as follows: Dec. 31, 2015- 75 new jobs Dec. 31, 2016- 50 new jobs Dec. 31, 2017- 50 new jobs Dec. 31, 2018- 50 new jobs Dec. 31, 2019- 35 new jobs The estimated financial cash grants would be provided over a 10 year time period at an estimated cost of $1,229,040.40 that would fluctuate based on actual capital investment levels. Submitted By: Stuart C. Gilbert, MPA, MURP, CEcD, NC BIC Person County Economic Development Director 4 NOTICE OF BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Official notice is hereby given that the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget for Person County has been presented to the Board of Commissioners by the County Manager, and is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners in Room 212 of the Person County Office Building, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the Public Library during operating hours, and on Person County’s website, www.personcounty.net. In accordance with N. C. General Statute 159-12(b), the Person County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Budget Public Hearing on Monday, June 1, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Public Hearing will be held in the Person County Office Building Auditorium, 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC and citizens will have an opportunity to make informal comments concerning the proposed budget. Brenda B. Reaves, NCCCC, CMC Clerk to the Board 5 May 18, 2015 1 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 18, 2015 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 Tracey L. Kendrick The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in regular session on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 9:00am in the Commissioners’ meeting room in the Person County Office Building. Chairman Puryear called the meeting to order. Commissioner Kendrick gave an invocation and Vice Chairman Newell led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Puryear requested Board consideration to add an item to the agenda for a Call for a Public Hearing to consider financial incentives for economic development project Gmercer to be advertised and held on June 1, 2015 at 7:00pm. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 5-0 to add to the agenda a Call for a Public Hearing to consider financial incentives for economic development project Gmercer to be advertised and held on June 1, 2015 at 7:00pm and to approve the agenda as adjusted. INFORMAL COMMENTS: The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments: Mr. Jason Torian of 959 Mollie Mooney Road, Roxboro and Board of Director for Person County Pride addressed the Board related to solid waste options advocating for the landfill to be closed. Ms. Frances Blalock of 1504 Surl Mt. Tirzah Road, Timberlake and Co-Chair of Person County Pride told the Board of citizen accounts of coal ash pluming and covering their vehicles with black residue and ash dust. Ms. Blalock referenced a lawsuit by the community against CPI for pollution, to which has been settled out of court and a subsequent gag order instituted. Ms. Blalock stated her preference that the landfill be closed and for one of the local trash collectors to run transfer stations and take the waste to Granville County’s landfill. Ms. Blalock gave the Board a handout titled Dioxins and Furans. 6 May 18, 2015 2 Ms. Betty Blalock of 144 Tirzah Ridge, Rougemont requested the Board to keep its promise from 20 years ago to close the landfill as well as noted her concerns about the streams not being protected as mandated by law. 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. Approval of Minutes of May 4, 2015, B. Budget Amendment #17, C. ABC Board adoption of Person County Travel Policy, D. NC Lottery application in the amount of $325,000 for contracted interior painting at South Elementary, North Elementary and Southern Middle, E. NC Lottery application in the amount of $70,000 to replace roof at the Person County Learning Academy, and F. Tax Adjustments for the month of May 2015 a. May 2015 Tax Releases, and b. May 2015 NC Vehicle Tax System pending refunds UNFINISHED BUSINESS: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Assistant County Manager Sybil Tate reminded the Board that at its February 16, 2015 meeting, staff presented a memo that outlined the following solid waste management options: 1. Negotiate up to a 30 year contract with the existing landfill operator and adopt a franchise agreement for up to 30 years. 2. Extend the franchise agreement for up to 10 years. Even though the contract allows the County to extend the contract for 10, 1 year agreements, it would be impractical to renew the franchise agreement and contract each year. 3. Let the contract expire. The landfill will close. Republic will pay the closure and maintenance costs for at least 30 years. The county would lose $585K in annual revenues. If the contract expires, then the county could construct its own landfill, construct a transfer station, come to an agreement with a nearby landfill for residents to direct haul waste to or contract with a different, private landfill operator. Ms. Tate stated the Board wanted a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a consultant to gather additional information regarding these options and to provide information on increasing recycling to which the Board reviewed the RFP and asked staff to gather information regarding environmental testing at the Upper Piedmont Environmental landfill 7 May 18, 2015 3 on March 2, 2015. The Commissioners expressed interest in better understanding the water and air quality testing systems before determining whether or not to move forward with a Solid Waste Management Study RFP so at the April 20, 2015 Board meeting, experts from NCDENR presented information about water and air quality and responded to board members’ questions and the Board requested information regarding cancer rates around the landfill. Ms. Tate noted the State has agreed to conduct further research into cancer rates around the landfill; however, the study will take a couple of months to complete. Ms. Tate stated that due to the thoroughness of the NCDENR presentation regarding air and water quality data, the scope of the Solid Waste Management Study RFP has been revised. Ms. Tate stated the projected costs of the RFP was $100,000 and contained the following: 1. Cost-benefit analysis of solid waste management options for Person County; include capital costs, annual operating costs and estimated timeline. 2. Cost-benefit analysis of each option’s impact on the City of Roxboro; include capital and annual operating costs for the City of Roxboro. 3. Recommend an option based on cost and service quality. 4. Recommend sites for landfill, transfer stations, collection sites, etc.; include zoning recommendation. 5. Waste stream and recycling system analysis. Include a waste characterization study and recommendations for increasing recycling in our future waste management system; include analysis of MRF layout and operations. Include revenue/cost estimates and timeline for implementation of each recommendation. 6. Assist and/or lead negotiations with Republic, if contract renewal is outcome. Commissioner Jeffers stated his opposition to item #6 being included in the revised scope. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and failed 2-3 to accept the RFP’s scope as presented. Commissioner Kendrick and Chairman Puryear voted in support of the motion. Commissioners Jeffers, Clayton and Vice Chairman Newell voted in opposition to the motion. Ms. Tate clarified the RFP scope, once released, would provide the Board with interested professionals qualified that would bid the actual costs of implementing each item included in the scope. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers and carried 4-1 to approve the RFP scope of item 1-5 as presented. Commissioner Clayton cast the lone dissenting vote. 8 May 18, 2015 4 A motion was made by Commissioner Kendrick and carried 3-2 to approve the RFP scope of item 6 as presented. Commissioner Kendrick, Chairman Puryear and Vice Chairman Newell voted in favor of the motion. Commissioners Clayton and Jeffers voted in opposition to the motion. NEW BUSINESS: ROXBORO COMMUNITY SCHOOL’S RAISE THE ROOF CAMPAIGN: Chairman Puryear stated Roxboro Community School (RCS) has requested the opportunity to present their Raise the Roof campaign to the Board of County Commissioners. Chairman Puryear introduced Ms. Natalie Brozy, Managing Executive Director for RCS. Ms. Brozy noted RCS is the second largest school in Person County with 700 students. Ms. Brozy said that RCS has approximately 38,000 sq. ft. that remains to be renovated for usable space noting RCS arts and athletics functions are held off site. Ms. Brozy stated the Board of Directors at RCS commissioned a feasibility study and have officially launched a major capital campaign for the final phase of renovation of the cotton mill. The campaign is a five-year program to complete the RCS facility with the addition of a gymnasium, an auditorium and multi-purpose rooms at an estimated cost of $2M. Ms. Brozy stated RCS’s intent to request to enter into a formal joint use agreement with Person County Recreation, Arts and Parks Department, thus, providing eligibility to jointly apply for Trust Fund grant funding. Ms. Brozy told the group that through a recent acquisition of property adjacent to the railroad, RCS is interested to engage into dialogue with Person County for a proposed joint partnership for a public-use Aquatics Center. Ms. Brozy offered public tours of the RCS facility on Wednesdays at 10:30am as well as extended an invitation to attend a Raise the Roof campaign event at the Roxboro Country Club on May 21, 2015 at 6:00pm. 9 May 18, 2015 5 FARMLAND PRESERVATION PLAN STAKEHOLDER REQUEST FOR REPRESENTATION ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Mr. Jim Pentecost, Person County Soil and Water Director and Chairman of the Farmland Preservation Plan (FPP) stakeholder group stated that through the Piedmont Conservation Council, Person County applied for funds from North Carolina’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences (NCDACS) to develop a FPP. Person County has been awarded $14,000 from the NCDACS to begin this plan. The remaining funding pledged to complete the plan was from Person County $2,000, Soil and Water $2,000, Farm Bureau $1,000 and the Cattleman’s Association $1,000, all supporting the total cost of $22,000. As part of the plan’s process a stakeholder committee was created in October 2014 consisting of a variety of producers in the county, including tobacco, small grains, livestock, small vegetable growers, organics, forestry, and a representative from a farm supply organization. Commissioner Clayton serves as the liaison to this committee. Mr. Pentecost stated at the last stakeholder meeting, members discussed the importance of considering agriculture as an important part of Person County’s economic development strategy. According to Cooperative Extension data, Person County agriculture cash receipts to farms are over $41M and agriculture has a value added impact of over $90M. Cash receipts delivered to lumber mills are over $8M and the value added impact of forestry is over $27M. Mr. Pentecost said the FPP stakeholder group requested Board consideration that Dr. Claudia Berryhill, a member of the group as well as a Piedmont Conservation Council representative, be appointed an ex-officio member of the Economic Development Commission. County Manager, Heidi York confirmed the Economic Development Commission was statutorily limited to nine members which is why the request was made for an ex- officio member. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers and carried 5-0 to appoint Farmland Preservation Plan stakeholder representative and Piedmont Conservation Council member, Dr. Claudia Berryhill, as an ex-officio member of the Economic Development Commission. Vice Chairman Newell asked Mr. Pentecost if Soil and Water was involved with the landfill. Mr. Pentecost answered that Soil and Water is a non-regulatory agency working with surface water of agricultural operations. 10 May 18, 2015 6 APPROVAL OF AUDITOR OF FIRE AND RESCUE SPECIAL AUDITS: Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg noted the Board agreed at its meeting on May 4, 2015 to expense the contract for audit services for up to nine rescue and volunteer fire departments with contingency funds in the current fiscal year, but requested to bid this contract out to secure the most competitive bid. Ms. Wehrenberg presented a bid tabulation for the two respondents to the RFP and deferred action to the Board for an award. Ms. Wehrenberg confirmed that both respondents were vetted, reputable and equal in qualifications to achieve the scope of work. Commissioner Kendrick asked Ms. Wehrenberg how many of the entities had received more than $100,000 in state and/or federal funding to which Ms. Wehrenberg did not know the answer. Commissioner Jeffers told staff that the Fire Chiefs have requested the scope of work included in the audit for future reference. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers and carried 4-1 to award the contract for audit services for up to nine rescue and volunteer fire departments for Fiscal Year 2013- 2014 to Winston, Williams, Creech, Evans & Company, LLP. Commissioner Kendrick cast the lone dissenting vote. Proposal: Provide Audit Services for up to 9 Rescue and Volunteer Fire Departments Audit period: FY 2013-14 Audit Firm Base Fee Additional Services Office Location(s) Travel Costs Years of Audit Experience (1) Special Conditions (2) Special Conditions W. Greene, PLLC $2000- $2500 $250/hr: Partner $150/hr: Manager $95/hr: Staff Whiteville, NC Carolina Beach, NC No charge Over 25 years Will only bill for inquiries if complex/time consuming Uses specialized software (CAAT) to extract data and provide analysis to client Winston, Williams Creech, Evans & Company, LLP $2000- $2750 $250/hr: Partner $175/hr: Manager $125/hr: Sr. Accountant Oxford, NC Included in base fee Over 27 years Additional fees required for audit if agencies receive more than $100K in State/Federal funding If chosen, would guarantee fee for FY 2016 to be no more than 5% over 2014 fee 11 May 18, 2015 7 PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 RECOMMENDED BUDGET: County Manager, Heidi York provided to the Board the following presentation as an overview of the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 as required to be done per North Carolina General Statutes on or before June 1. Ms. York stated the budget can be adopted any time; according to the Budget Calendar, the Board is scheduled to adopt the budget at the June 15, 2015 Board meeting. 12 May 18, 2015 8 13 May 18, 2015 9 14 May 18, 2015 10 15 May 18, 2015 11 16 May 18, 2015 12 17 May 18, 2015 13 18 May 18, 2015 14 19 May 18, 2015 15 20 May 18, 2015 16 21 May 18, 2015 17 22 May 18, 2015 18 23 May 18, 2015 19 24 May 18, 2015 20 25 May 18, 2015 21 26 May 18, 2015 22 27 May 18, 2015 23 28 May 18, 2015 24 29 May 18, 2015 25 Commissioner Jeffers asked Ms. York if Judge Galloway’s request was included in the Recommended Budget to which Ms. York replied no. A motion was made by Chairman Puryear and carried 5-0 to schedule the Board’s budget work sessions for May 26, 2015 at 5:30pm and June 3, 2015 at 9:00am. A notebook containing the detailed Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Recommended Budget was given to the Board members. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GMERCER TO BE ADVERTISED AND HELD ON JUNE 1, 2015 AT 7:00PM A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton and carried 5-0 to schedule a Public Hearing to consider financial incentives for economic development project Gmercer for June 1, 2015 at 7:00pm and by such action direct the Clerk to advertise and provide notice of such called public hearing. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Puryear reported the following: • Safety Banquet will be held on May 21, 2015 at 6:00pm at Roxboro County Club, and • Roxboro Community School’s Raise the Roof event on May 21, 2015 at the Roxboro Country Club at 6:00pm. MANAGER’S REPORT: County Manager, Heidi York introduced to the group Ms. Caley Trujillo, an MPA student at UNC-Chapel Hill who will be serving as the County Manager’s Office Intern this summer. COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS: Commissioner Jeffers thanked the group for condolences extended to him and his wife following his father-in-law’s death. Commissioner Clayton reported an Upper Neuse River Basin Association meeting would be held on May 20, 2015 at 9:00am in Butner. Commissioner Kendrick had no report. Vice Chairman Newell had no report. 30 May 18, 2015 26 RECESS: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Newell and carried 5-0 to recess the meeting at 10:18am until 5:30pm on May 26, 2015 for the purpose of a budget work session. _____________________________ ______________________________ Brenda B. Reaves Kyle W. Puryear Clerk to the Board Chairman (Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval). 31 6/1/2015 Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund General Government 770 Public Safety 35,774 Culture and Recreation 7,337 Economic and Physical Development 348 REVENUES General Fund Intergovernmental 28,917 Charges for Services 11,204 Other Revenues 4,108 EXPENDITURES Economic Catalyst Fund Operating 164,750 REVENUES Economic Catalyst Fund Intergovernmental 164,750 EXPENDITURES Airport Capital Construction Fund Fuel System Upgrade 4,000 REVENUES Airport Capital Construction Fund Federal funds: Fuel System Upgrade 3,600 Local funds: Fuel System Upgrade 400 Explanation: BUDGET AMENDMENT Receipt of utilities contribution for lighting at Bushy Fork Park ($770); increased concealed weapons fees ($585); receipt of donations to Sheriff for DARE program ($150) and misc. operational needs ($200); increased revenue from inmate telephone ($852); increased reimbursement for state inmates ($28,768); increased reimbursement from federal inmates ($149); receipt of EMS donation ($25); increased rabies vaccinations revenue ($552); increased NC Spay and Neuter Program reimbursement ($3,183); receipt of donation to Animal Control ($1,310); receipt of donation for Cooperative Extension classes ($153); increased revenues for Cooperative Extension Class Registration Fees ($195); increased Kirby Ticket Sales ($5,837): receipt of donation to Recreation ($1,500); receipt of NC Rural Center Grant ($88,000); receipt of pass-through funds from One NC for Eaton ($18,000) and for SpunTech ($58,750); appropriate grant and local match funds in the Airport Fund for additional Fuel System Improvements ($4,000). BA 1832 33 34 35 36 37 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 2015 Agenda Title: Elder Abuse Awareness Day Proclamation Summary of Information: The day aims to focus local and regional attention on the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders. It also seeks to understand the challenges and opportunities presented by an aging population, and brings together senior citizens, and their caregivers, local government, agencies, and the private sector to exchange ideas about how best to reduce incidents of violence towards elders, increase reporting of such abuse, and to develop elder friendly policies. Person County Senior Center is hosting a Regional Event, “Elder Abuse Awareness Walk” on June 2, 2015. Seniors, family members, Agency personnel from Person, Granville, Vance, Warren and Franklin Counties have committed to attend this event with app. 150 expected. Recommended Action: Approval of Proclamation designating June 2, 2015 as Person County Elder Abuse Awareness Day Submitted By: Maynell Harper, Interim Aging Services Director 38 PROCLAMATION BY THE Person County Board of Commissioners On ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY WHEREAS, Person County’s elderly deserve to live safely with dignity, and as independently as possible, with the necessary supports; and WHEREAS, Elder abuse is most often defined as any act that harms a senior or jeopardizes his or her health or welfare; and WHEREAS, Eliminating abuse to older persons is a responsibility of the community; and WHEREAS, the County of Person is concerned about the risk to older residents who suffer from neglect or are victims of financial, emotional or physical abuse; and WHEREAS, All residents should watch for signs of abuse such as physical trauma, withdrawal, depression, anxiety, fear of family members, friends or caregivers. NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of Commissioners for Person County does hereby proclaim June 2, 2015 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day and urge all citizens to recognize and support the needs of older persons to build safer communities in Person County. Adopted this 1st day of June, 2015. _______________________________ Kyle W. Puryear, Chairman Attest: _______________________________ Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board 39 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: June 1, 2015 Agenda Title: Designate NACo Voting Delegate for the 2015 Annual Conference Summary of Information: Voting Credentials for the 2015 Annual Conference to be held July 10-13, 2015, in Mecklenburg County, NC, must be submitted by June 19, 2015 in order for Person County’s delegate to participate in the association’s annual election of officers and policy adoption. Recommended Action: Designate Commissioner Clayton or Commissioner Jeffers as Person County’s delegate with the other designated as the alternate. Submitted By: Chairman Puryear 40 41