Agenda Packet August 5 2013PERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
304 South Morgan Street, Room 215
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
August 5, 2013
7:00 pm
CALL TO ORDER…………………………………………………. Chairman Clayton
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING:
ITEM #1
Financial Grant Incentive for Project Line5 estimated at
$1,074,290 over ten years ……………………………………………….. Stuart Gilbert
ITEM #2
Consideration to Approve Financial Grant Incentive for
Project Line5 ……………………………………………………….. Chairman Clayton
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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ITEM #3
July 15, 2013
OLD BUSINESS:
ITEM #4
Review of Junkyard Ordinance ……………………………………….. Aaron Holland
NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM #5
CDBG Monthly Reporting …………………………………………………. Heidi York
ITEM #6
Budget Amendment ……………………………………………...…. Amy Wehrenberg
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
MANAGER’S REPORT
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSIONS:
CLOSED SESSION #1
Closed Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to consider the acquisition or lease
of real property
CLOSED SESSION #2
Closed Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to consider the acquisition or lease
of real property
Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed
appropriate by the Board.
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: August 5, 2013
Agenda Title: Public Hearing Financial Grant Incentive for Project Line5
Summary of Information: Project Line5 is a code name of a business that is interested in
establishing a new manufacturing operation in Person County. A public hearing notice has already
been provided and a public hearing was scheduled for May 20, 2013. At the Board’s May 20, 2013
meeting, action was taken to recess the public hearing for the financial grant incentive for Project
Line5 estimated at $1,074,290 over ten years to June 17, 2013 at 9:00 am. As requested by the
company representatives for Project Line5, the Board of Commissioners took action on June 17,
2013 to recess the public hearing until July 15, 2013 at 9:00 am. As requested by the company
representatives for Project Line5, the Board of Commissioners continued to recess the public hearing
to 7:00 pm on August 5, 2013. Project Line5 company representatives have modified the actual net
new investment to $6 million in new real estate and $29 million in new capital equipment
investment. Based on these slight changes the new estimated financial grant incentive is
DECREASED to $1,011,966.00 over ten years.
Recommended Action: Person County Board of Commissioners authorize a motion to approve
Project Line5 Financial Cash grant investment in the amount as follows:
Year 1 85% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 2 85% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 3 85% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 4 80% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 5 75% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 6 50% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 7 25% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year8 20% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 9 15% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
Year 10 10% of net new investment in a financial cash grant
And authorize Person County Board of Commissioner Chairman Jimmy B. Clayton and County
Clerk Brenda Reaves to affix their signatures to documents outlining this financial cash grant
investment by Person County based on the hiring of 40 new jobs at an average annual salary of
$42,000 by 2016 and the creation of $35 million dollars of net new investment by 2016.
Furthermore, the Board of Commissioners authorize Person County officials to submit a One NC
application to the NC Department of Commerce and pay the required match out of the financial cash
grant investments outlined above.
Submitted By: Stuart C. Gilbert, Person County Economic Development Director
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JULY 15, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Jimmy B. Clayton Heidi York, County Manager
Kyle W. Puryear C. Ronald Aycock, County Attorney
B. Ray Jeffers Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
Frances P. Blalock
David Newell, Sr.
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
regular session on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 9:00 am in the Commissioners’ meeting
room in the Person County Office Building.
Chairman Clayton called the meeting to order, led invocation and asked Vice
Chairman Jeffers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda.
RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION:
Chairman Clayton read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to retirees of
the Cooperative Extension Program, Betsy Paul and Derek Day.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
FINANCIAL GRANT INCENTIVE FOR PROJECT LINE5 ESTIMATED AT
$1,074,290 OVER TEN YEARS:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to open the
recessed public hearing.
Economic Development Director, Stuart Gilbert requested the Board continue to
recess the public hearing to 7:00 pm on August 5, 2013 per the request of the company
representatives of Project Line5. Mr. Gilbert stated the Board would be entering Closed
Session later in the meeting to further discuss Project Line5.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to recess the
public hearing to 7:00 pm on August 5, 2013 per the request of the company
representatives of Project Line5.
PUBLIC HEARING:
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITTING AT SPECIFIC RECREATION,
ARTS, AND PARKS FACILITIES AND PERSON COUNTY MUSEUM
GROUNDS INCLUDING A SPECIAL USE ALCOHOL PERMIT AND POLICY
FOR SPECIFIC COUNTY RECREATION FACILITIES AND AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF MALT BEVERAGES OR
UNFORTIFIED WINE ON COUNTY PROPERTY:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for a request for special use permitting at specific Recreation,
Arts, and Parks facilities and Person County Museum grounds including a special use
alcohol permit and policy for specific county recreation facilities and an Ordinance
Regulating Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Unfortified Wine on
County Property.
John Hill, Director of the Recreation, Arts and Parks Department reminded the
Board the Recreation Advisory Board is requesting consideration for Special Use
Permitting of Alcohol Beverages for specific rental facilities and performance venues
noting the Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to adopt the proposed Special
Use Permit/Policy and Revised Person County Ordinance Regulating Possession or
Consumption of Malt Beverages or Fortified Wine on County Property. The Recreation
Advisory Board is requesting consideration from the Board of Commissioners to adopt
the Special Use Alcohol Permit/Policy and the revised Person County Ordinance
Regulating Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Fortified Wine on County
Property for specific facilities including:
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DESIGNATED BOUNDARIES:
1. Mayo Park Amphitheater in the concrete seating areas directly in front of the
stage, the grass seating area directly in front of the stage in an area 200 feet long
by 130 feet wide and in the stage area within 50 feet from the left, right and back
of the stage.
2. Mayo Park Environmental Community Center within the center and within 50
feet from all sides of the building.
3. Kirby Cultural Arts Complex within Gallery front room (main gallery),
Community Gallery (Hallway) and main theatre seating area (both upstairs and
downstairs).
4. Person County Museum Grounds within the museum and no closer than 50 feet
from the property line.
Mr. Hill confirmed there had been no changes to the proposed request since the
Board’s last meeting noting the proposed documents had been reviewed by the County
Attorney, Ron Aycock noting the documents mirror other counties and municipalities.
Mr. Aycock stated his review resulted in no liability issues for Person County.
Commissioner Blalock noted the liability would certainly be placed on the individual or
group applying for the special permitting.
Mr. Hill and Vice Chairman Jeffers, commissioner representative on the
Recreation Advisory Board, highlighted the benefits of the proposed special permitting
noting potential revenue gains from the ability to offer certain county facilities whereby
alcoholic beverages could be served. Mr. Hill noted the revised ordinance would allow
renters at the environmental education and amphitheater a permit for alcohol use, not for
sale. Non-profits would be allowed to obtain an ABC permit that would allow the sale of
alcohol at events.
Speaking in favor of the request for special use permitting at specific Recreation,
Arts, and Parks facilities and Person County Museum grounds including a special use
alcohol permit and policy for specific county recreation facilities and an Ordinance
Regulating Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Unfortified Wine on
County Property was Ms. Angie Brown of 5943 Boston Road, Roxboro. Ms. Brown
spoke on behalf of the Person County Museum of History Board of Directors noting her
support of the proposed special use permitting for museum sponsored events, in
particular the ability to serve wine and/or beer at the upcoming museum sponsored, gala
event.
Speaking in opposition to the request for special use permitting at specific
Recreation, Arts, and Parks facilities and Person County Museum grounds including a
special use alcohol permit and policy for specific county recreation facilities and an
Ordinance Regulating Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Unfortified Wine
on County Property were:
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Mr. Barry Chambers of 166 Hickory Leaf Court, Roxboro and pastor of Mt.
Harmony Baptist Church appealed the Board to consider 1) courtesy, 2) caution, and 3)
conscience. Mr. Chambers noted there were citizens opposed to the proposed request and
they should be able to attend county facilities without the presence of alcohol. Mr.
Chambers told the Board alcohol is the number one cause of accidents and for the Board
to promote and allow alcohol is not a good example to the youth. Mr. Chambers asked
the Board to consider if the additional revenue would be worth one person were injured
or killed as a result in changing the ordinance.
Mr. Frank Shotwell of 285 Tonker Drive, Roxboro requested the Board to not
pass the proposed ordinance to allow consumption of alcohol on specific county property
noting he did not like to attend events where alcohol is served nor did he believe
associating recreation and enjoyment with alcoholic beverages is a good idea.
Ms. Faye Boyd of 69 Foxwood Drive, Timberlake stated to repeal the current
Ordinance Regulating Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Unfortified Wine
on County Property would only to benefit in raising revenue noting the message to
approve such to Person County youth would not be innocent.
Mr. Don Gallimore of 367 Heritage Road, Roxboro asked the Board to keep the
influence of alcohol and drugs from youth and to vote down the proposed special use
permitting and proposed ordinance.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to close the
public hearing for a request for special use permitting at specific Recreation, Arts, and
Parks facilities and Person County Museum grounds including a special use alcohol
permit and policy for specific county recreation facilities and an Ordinance Regulating
Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Unfortified Wine on County Property.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE
PERMITTING AT SPECIFIC RECREATION, ARTS, AND PARKS FACILITIES
AND PERSON COUNTY MUSEUM GROUNDS INCLUDING A SPECIAL USE
ALCOHOL PERMIT AND POLICY FOR SPECIFIC COUNTY RECREATION
FACILITIES AND AN ORDINANCE REGULATING POSSESSION OR
CONSUMPTION OF MALT BEVERAGES OR UNFORTIFIED WINE ON
COUNTY PROPERTY:
Vice Chairman Jeffers stated his support of the revised ordinance noting it is not a
blanket ordinance for the County with the necessary safeguards in place to monitor.
Recreation, Arts and Parks Director, John Hill added County staff and the County
Manager have discretion to require law enforcement on each application. Vice Chairman
Jeffers noted the requirement for a deputy to be on duty would be based on
recommendations from the Sheriff’s Office and Roxboro Police Department.
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and died 1-4 to adopt the revised
Ordinance Regulating Possession or Consumption of Malt Beverages or Unfortified Wine
on County Property including the special use alcohol permit and policy. Chairman
Clayton and Commissioners Puryear, Blalock and Newell voted against the motion.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
There were no comments from the public.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to approve the
minutes of June 10, 2013 and June 17, 2013.
TAX ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the
Tax Administrative Report noting the Releases for the months of May and June 2013.
NEW BUSINESS:
ADOPTION OF CORRECTED STORMWATER FEES:
Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate introduced Keith Readling from Raftelis to
present corrected stormwater fees. The stormwater fees provided by the Raftelis
consulting firm, which were included in Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Adopted Budget,
contained a typo error. The stormwater fees were adopted as follows:
Stormwater Fees
Outside of Falls Lake Watershed
Single Family Residential
< 2 acres $6 annual fee
2 to < 10 acres $8 annual fee
10 to < 100 acres $10 annual fee
>100 acres $12 annual fee
Non-single Family Residential
<2 acres $4 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
2 to < 10 acres $6 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
10 to < 100 acres $8 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
>100 acres $10 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
Inside of Falls Lake Watershed
Single Family Residential
< 2 acres $12 annual fee
2 to < 10 acres $16 annual fee
10 to < 100 acres $20 annual fee
>100 acres $24 annual fee
Non-single Family Residential
< 2 acres $6 annual fee + $6 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
2 to < 10 acres $10 annual fee + $6 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
10 to < 100 acres $14 annual fee + $6 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
>100 acres $18 annual fee + $6 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
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The correct stormwater fees are as follows:
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 4-1 to adopt the
corrected stormwater fees as presented. Commissioner Puryear cast the lone dissenting
vote.
Ms. Tate presented to the Board additional fees for consideration to adopt
pertaining to individuals that meet the threshold to implement stormwater remediation to
pay the Planning Department as follows:
Stormwater permit fee - $15
Individuals located inside of the Falls Lake Watershed will pay a $15 stormwater permit
fee. The permit fee pays for Planning Department staff time to review the application.
Residential stormwater construction inspection fee - $50
Environmental Health trained staff will visit each stormwater Best Management Practices
(BMP) to ensure that it has been installed correctly.
Commercial and subdivision stormwater construction inspection fee - $100
This is the same as the residential stormwater construction inspection fee, but for
commercial properties.
Stormwater Fees
Outside of Falls Lake Watershed
Single Family Residential
< 2 acres $6 annual fee
2 to < 10 acres $8 annual fee
10 to < 100 acres $10 annual fee
100 acres or more $12 annual fee
Non-single Family Residential
<2 acres $4 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
2 to < 10 acres $6 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
10 to < 100 acres $8 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
100 acres or more $10 annual fee + $2 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
Inside of Falls Lake Watershed
Single Family Residential
< 2 acres $16 annual fee
2 to < 10 acres $22 annual fee
10 to < 100 acres $28 annual fee
100 acres or more $34 annual fee
Non-single Family Residential
< 2 acres $8 annual fee + $8 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
2 to < 10 acres $14 annual fee + $8 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
10 to < 100 acres $20 annual fee + $8 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
100 acres or more $26 annual fee + $8 per 4,300 sq ft of impervious area
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Stormwater plan review deposit - $1,000
Each time a stormwater plan is submitted to the Planning Department, the stormwater
administrator/engineer must review the plan to ensure that it contains all of the correct
information. The administrator/engineer may review the following items: nutrient
calculations, peak runoff calculations, stormwater management calculations, an operation
and maintenance manual, easement agreements, etc. The administrator engineer will
charge an hourly rate for the plan review and if the total charged amount is less than the
$1,000 deposit, a refund for the difference will be issued.
Chairman Clayton stated his preference that the stormwater plan review deposit
should only apply to commercial and institutional and not to individuals.
Ms. Tate clarified the engineer that works on the plans will submit to the Planning
Department for the County’s review to ensure the criteria is met. Ms. Tate stated Person
County is currently contracting through Raftelis for an engineer to review the plans.
Chairman Clayton noted the above proposed fees would not apply to city
residents due to the City of Roxboro has its own stormwater guidelines.
Performance Security or Bond
Each local jurisdiction may require submittal of a performance security or bond with
surety, cash escrow, letter of credit or other acceptable legal arrangement prior to
issuance of a permit in order to ensure that the engineered stormwater controls are (1)
installed by the permit holder as required by the approved stormwater management plan,
and/or (2) maintained by the owner as required by the operation and maintenance
agreement. Ms. Tate asked the Board if it would be their desire for individuals to require
a performance security to ensure the County is not liable for the maintenance or
construction of the BMP. Ms. Tate noted if it is the desire of the Board to require, which
means of performance security or bond is acceptable? Chairman Clayton added the City
of Roxboro already requires such.
Ms. Tate suggested getting more information and discussing with the County
Attorney, Ron Aycock to ensure compliance.
A motion was made by Chairman Clayton, and carried 4-1 to adopt the
stormwater permit fee at $15, residential stormwater construction inspection fee at $50,
the commercial and subdivision stormwater construction inspection fee at $100 and the
stormwater plan review deposit at $1,000 to apply only to commercial and institutional,
exempting individual plan review. Commissioner Puryear cast the lone dissenting vote.
Ms. Tate announced Person County’s information session scheduled for
Thursday, July 18, 2013 in the FEMA room will be rescheduled. Ms. Tate confirmed she
would issue a press release for the local paper and radio station as well as include
stormwater information on the insert in the tax bills.
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HOME & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014
FUNDING:
Person County Senior Center Aging Services Director Kelly Foti appeared before
the Board requesting approval of the Home & Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG)
funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 as recommended by the HCCBG
Committee. Ms. Foti explained the original information before the Board outlined a total
of $339,286 noting approximately five percent was cut based on the State House budget
and as required by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services as part of sequestration.
Ms. Foti warned that additional budget cuts may be received in the future.
Ms. Foti stated the Person County HCCBG Committee elected funding to proceed
based on the historic formula for the Person County Senior Center, Person County
Department of Social Services and Generations Adult Day Care per the revised funding
plan as follows:
Person County Senior Center with a total of $289,885 allocated between
Congregate & Home Delivered Nutrition, Transportation, In-Home Aide, and Operations;
Person County Department of Social Services with a total of $30,380 allocated for In-
Home Aide services; Generations Adult Day Care with a total of $7,104 allocated for
Adult Day Care. Total HCCBG funding for Person County is $327,369.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the
Home and Community Care Block Grant Fiscal Year 2013-2014 funding as presented
with the revised funding plan.
REVIEW OF JUNKYARD ORDINANCE:
County Manager, Heidi York reminded the Board of the County’s two ordinances
that govern abandoned vehicles:
1) Ordinance regulating Automobile Graveyards and Junkyards (last amendment
dated 1993). Ms. York summarized this ordinance requires junkyard owners
to obtain a license and screen two (2) or more vehicles (service stations are
allowed four (4) vehicles) using a fence or a wire fence with vegetation from a
public road, school, cemetery or housing unit. Ms. York noted this ordinance
is enforced by the Planning Department due to the requirement of a license
and fee associated.
2) Ordinance requiring Motor Vehicles to be screened from public view (last
revision dated 2011). Ms. York summarized this ordinance requires a fence or
a wire fence in conjunction with vegetation to screen from view three (3) or
more unregistered vehicles, which can be seen from a public road, school,
cemetery, or housing unit. Ms. York noted this ordinance is enforced by the
Sheriff’s Office due to the misdemeanor charges associated with violations.
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Ms. York confirmed the Planning Department allows for anonymous complaints
for both of the above ordinances to which involve an informal investigation of each
complaint.
Vice Chairman Jeffers expressed his desire and support for options to place the
enforcement to alleviate from the Sheriff’s Office.
Ms. York stated the Sheriff has indicated approximately three complaints
annually, noting in the past, the court system has dismissed cases regarding violation of
these ordinances. Ms. York gave the Board the option to move enforcement to the
Planning Department for investigating the complaint, issue a letter of the violation and
carry to the Magistrate for the misdemeanor charges.
Sheriff Dewey Jones described the process through its Civil Division whereby an
officer receives the complaint, physically visits the site for inspection of a violation,
informs the property owner of violation and steps to become compliant prior to charges.
Sheriff Jones noted this process has proven results to correct violations. Ms. York added
a Planning Department staff member will not yield the same results as law enforcement
staff. Chairman Clayton agreed with Ms. York that law enforcement would carry more
weight than Planning Department staff in court proceedings and recommended leaving
the enforcement with the Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Blalock asked if the Planning Department staff could be the first
step of the process for a citation letter prior to involving law enforcement for
misdemeanor charges. Chairman Clayton asked the Board for their desire to have the
ordinances revised and brought back to the Board for review. Commissioner Puryear
supported keeping the enforcement with the Sheriff’s Office noting results are more
effective.
Sheriff Jones requested Board consideration for a fine to be imposed for violation
noting a civil penalty would greatly help in deterring violations.
County Attorney, Ron Aycock stated law authorizes alternatives for enforcement
of county ordinances: 1) misdemeanor offense as is the case with the ordinance, and 2)
create a civil penalty for violation of the ordinance to be enforced by either the Planning
Department staff or the Sheriff’s Office or by both. Mr. Aycock noted should changes be
made to the current ordinance, a revision would come back before the Board for
adoption.
It was the consensus of the majority of the Board for staff to review options for an
ordinance revision to include creating a civil penalty for violation to be enforced by either
the Planning Department staff or the Sheriff’s Office or by both. The revision is only to
impact the enforcement of the ordinance.
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TAX COLLECTOR SETTLEMENT:
Tax Administrator, Russell Jones told the Board an annual settlement for taxes for
the current fiscal year and all previous years must be made with the governing body of
the taxing unit as required by General Statute 105-373(a)(3). Mr. Jones presented the
following Tax Collector Settlement report:
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to accept the
2012 Tax Collector Settlement report as presented.
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ORDER TO COLLECT TAXES:
Tax Administrator, Russell Jones stated as required by General Statute 105-321,
the governing board of the taxing unit must issue an order of collection to tax collectors
designating the legal authority to collect taxes.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to direct the Tax
Collector to collect taxes for 2013 and any delinquent taxes from prior years.
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DESIGNATE NCACC VOTING DELEGATE:
Chairman Clayton noted voting credentials for the 2013 NCACC Annual
Conference in Guilford County must be submitted by August 9, 2013 in order for Person
County’s delegate to participate in the association’s annual election of officers and policy
adoption.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to designate
Chairman Clayton as Person County’s voting delegate at the 2013 NCACC Annual
Conference in Guilford County.
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CDBG MONTHLY REPORTING:
County Manager, Heidi York presented to the Board the CDBG monthly activities
report and a Monthly Performance Status Report for June 2013 that is due to be
submitted to the Division of Community Assistance.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to accept the
monthly report as presented.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTMENTS:
Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves presented to the Board citizen applications for
consideration for appointment to fill current vacancies.
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
2-Year Term:
a representative of the Department of Social Services
1) Emily Wilkins requested appointment
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to appoint Emily
Wilkins as the Department of Social Services representative on the Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council for a two-year term.
an unexpired term to 12/31/13 representing Juvenile Defense Attorney
1) Brent Groce was appointed on June 17, 2013 to fulfill an
unexpired term to 12/31/13.
Ms. Reaves requested Board consideration to amend the appointment term for
Mr. Groce to encompass a full two-year term instead of the six month term for the
fulfillment of the unexpired term.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to amend the
appointment term of Brent Groce on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a two-
year term.
- Voluntary Agriculture District Board
3-Year Term; (Representatives for Allensville, Roxboro and Olive Hill
Townships)
1) Brent Adcock requested reappointment (representing Allensville
Township)
2) Arch “Chip” Stone, III requested reappointment (representing Roxboro
Township)
3) Bruce Whitfield requested reappointment (representing Olive Hill
Township)
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A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to reappoint
Brent Adcock, Arch Stone, III and Bruce Whitfield each for a three-year term on the
Voluntary Agriculture District Board representing Allensville, Roxboro and Olive Hill
Townships respectively.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Chairman Clayton stated he received complaints of commissioners not attending
their assigned committee meetings. Chairman Clayton thanked the County Manager
and Assistant County Manager for the budget corrections.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
County Manager, Heidi York introduced Aaron Holland, joint City/County
Planning Department Director noting he would be appearing before the Board of
Commissioners and Roxboro City Council as well as attend both entities’ planning board
meetings.
Ms. York stated the Board of Equalization and Review will be meeting this date
for its last meeting starting at 1:00 pm.
Ms. York announced Brittany Williams, who was present in the audience
observing the Board of Commissioners’ meeting, would be participating as Person
County’s youth delegate at the upcoming NC Association of County Commissioners
conference in Guilford County.
COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS:
Commissioners Newell and Puryear had no report or comments.
Commissioner Blalock reported she attended an Environment meeting in Oxford,
met with Reentry to Pathways as well as visited the Hillsborough Sportsplex facilities’
staff to gain information to make Person County’s Center successful.
Vice Chairman Jeffers conveyed the Volunteer Fire Chiefs appreciation of the
increase of the funding allocation in the budget and noted an upcoming radio study wll be
conducted. Vice Chairman Jeffers requested the County Manager to present to the Board
the process to create a youth advisory committee for Person County. Vice Chairman
Jeffers announced his recent appointment as Chairman of the NACo Rural Action
Caucus.
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CLOSED SESSION #1
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6)for the purpose to discuss personnel at 10:37
am with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager, Heidi York,
Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron Aycock, and Register of
Deeds, Amanda Garrett.
Chairman Clayton announced a brief break prior to entering Closed Session.
Chairman Clayton called the Closed Session to order at 10:46 am.
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:05 am.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to reclassify the
Register of Deeds pay grade to 77 and issue a special salary adjustment to the mid-point
salary at $65,981 effective July 15, 2013.
CLOSED SESSION #2
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 11:08 am with the following individuals permitted to attend: County
Manager, Heidi York, Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron
Aycock, Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate, General Services Director, Ray Foushee,
Person Industries Director, Wanda Rogers, Person Industries Assistant Director, Becky
Clayton and Summer Intern, Brittany Bennett.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:23 am.
CLOSED SESSION #3
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4) for the purpose of discussion of matters
relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the county
(economic development) at 11:24 am with the following individuals permitted to attend:
County Manager, Heidi York, Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron
Aycock, and Economic Development Director, Stuart Gilbert.
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:39 am.
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CLOSED SESSION #4
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to enter Closed
Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4) for the purpose of discussion of matters
relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the county
(economic development) at 11:39 am with the following individuals permitted to attend:
County Manager, Heidi York, Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron
Aycock, and Economic Development Director, Stuart Gilbert.
A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 11:47 am.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 11:47 am.
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Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: August 5, 2013
Agenda Title: Review of Junkyard Ordinance
Summary of Information: The BOC discussed the enforcement efforts recently at their July
15, 2013 meeting and asked staff to evaluate current enforcement effectiveness and to review
possible options for enforcement.
Currently, the Person County Sheriff’s Office provides enforcement for both the Junkyard
Ordinance and the Unregistered Vehicle Ordinance. It was stated that in the past, the court
system has dismissed cases regarding ordinance violations due to lack of representation of the
individual making the complaint. A suggestion was made to amend the enforcement procedures
to be similar to those found in the Person County Zoning Ordinance and allow for assessment
and collection of civil penalties.
No text amendments are needed to clarify enforcement and allow for collection of civil penalties.
Instead, changes to the enforcement process will allow the Sheriff’s Office and the Planning
Department to collect fines more quickly.
The proposed enforcement procedure would consist of a collaborative effort between the
Sheriff’s Office and the Planning Department. Once a complaint has been received, the Sheriff’s
Office would verify the complaint and advise the defendant of their options. If the complaint has
not been brought into compliance by the designated date, the Planning Department will issue a
Notice of Violation letter which will outline a deadline to initiate daily fines and filing of court
charges. The Planning Department will represent the County as plaintiff, and both the Sheriff’s
Office and the Planning Department will be present in court if the complaint reaches court
proceedings. The fines accumulated will be placed on the property as a lien (if possible).
Recommended Action: Provide staff with feedback
Submitted By: Aaron Holland, Joint City-County Planning Director
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: August 5, 2013
Agenda Title: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Monthly Reporting
Summary of Information: Review of required monthly reporting for CDBG Scattered Site
project 11-C-2322 to be submitted to the Division of Community Assistance.
Recommended Action: Motion to receive report.
Submitted By: Karen Foster, Community Development Planner
Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments
Presented By: Heidi York, County Manager
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Upon a motion by Commissioner __________________________, and a second by Commissioner
_____________________________ and majority vote, the Board of Commissioners of Person County
does hereby amend the Budget of the General Fund(s) on this, the 5th day of August 2013, as follows:
Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
Public Safety 60,000
Human Services 19,854
Education (40,000)
Culture and Recreation 40,000
REVENUES General Fund
Intergovernmental Revenues 60,000
Fund Balance Appropriation 19,854
Explanation:
BUDGET AMENDMENT
Moving capital funds to Kirby Theater department for Kirby Rebirth project; appropriate DSS fund balance for
temporary help for the conversion of all income maintenance files to NCFAST ($19,854); and receive Hazard
Mitigation Grant funds for purchase and installation of backup generator for Person County Emergency
Operations Center ($60,000).
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