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Board Agenda Packet Feb 4 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 February 4, 2013 (held in County Auditorium) 5:30 pm CALL TO ORDER…………………………………………………. Chairman Clayton COMMUNITY CONVERATIONS MEETING RECESS 7:00 pm CALL TO ORDER…………………………………………………. Chairman Clayton INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEM #1 A Memorial Tribute to Samuel B. Spencer ………………………. 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. 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ITEM #2 January 22, 2013 OLD BUSINESS: ITEM #3 Exchange of Property with Spuntech (North Park Drive LLC) ……….. Ron Aycock & Stuart Gilbert NEW BUSINESS: ITEM #4 Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012 …………………………………….. Tara Roberson ITEM #5 Report of Unpaid Taxes ………………………………………………….. Russell Jones ITEM #6 Advertisement of Unpaid Real Estate Taxes …………………………… Russell Jones ITEM #7 Consideration of Joint City-County Planning Department ………………. Sybil Tate ITEM #8 Budget Amendment ……………………………………………...…. Amy Wehrenberg CHAIRMAN’S REPORT MANAGER’S REPORT COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION (if desired by the Board) RECESS RECONVENE COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS MEETING ADJOURN Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed appropriate by the Board. 2 3 A Memorial Tribute toA Memorial Tribute toA Memorial Tribute toA Memorial Tribute to Samuel B. SpencerSamuel B. SpencerSamuel B. SpencerSamuel B. Spencer *************************** WWWW HEREASHEREASHEREASHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners is saddened by the death of former Mayor of the City of Roxboro and longtime Roxboro City Councilman Samuel “Sam” B. Spencer; and WWWW HERHERHERHEREASEASEASEAS, Sam Spencer’s death is a great loss to Person County, his family, and community; and WWWW HEREASHEREASHEREASHEREAS, Sam Spencer’s service to his community during his eighty-five years of life was given with such devotion that it won the respect of all with whom he was associated as a former career educator, mayor and councilman. NNNN OWOWOWOW ,,,, TTTT HEREFORE H EREFORE HEREFORE HEREFORE BBBB E E E E IIIIT T T T DDDD ECLAREDECLAREDECLAREDECLARED that I, Jimmy B. Clayton, as Chairman, and speaking on behalf of the entire Board of Commissioners and our county, do hereby urge all our citizens to pause for a moment of silent prayer as we reflect back on the life of Samuel B. SpencerSamuel B. SpencerSamuel B. SpencerSamuel B. Spencer during this memorial tribute to one of our outstanding citizens. ADOPTED THIS, THE 4TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2013. ___________________________________ Jimmy B. Clayton, Chairman Person County Board of Commissioners 4 January 22, 2013 1 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JANUARY 22, 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 Tuesday, January 22, 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. Commissioner Newell was absent until 9:03 am. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Clayton requested Board consideration to add the following items to the agenda: · An item for a presentation from Piedmont Community College President Dr. Walter Bartlett for information on the Kirby Rebirth: Upstairs-Uptown (to follow the Budget Amendment). · A Resolution appointing Review Officers for the Register of Deeds, Amanda Garrett (to follow the Person County Safety Award). · A Closed Session per General Statute 143-318,11(a)(5) to consider the acquisition or lease of real property. · A 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). (Closed Sessions to follow Commissioner reports). · An item to discuss a Community Conversations Meeting (to be added to the end of the agenda). It was the consensus of the Board to add the noted items to the agenda and to approve the agenda as adjusted. 5 January 22, 2013 2 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION: Chairman Clayton read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Person County retiree Debra Clayton. 6 January 22, 2013 3 PERSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT SAFETY AWARD: County Manager, Heidi York reminded the group that the Person County Safety Committee implemented a new safety recognition program whereby each quarter, a county department will be awarded a Certificate of Safety and Health Achievement for exemplifying dedication to the health and safety of employees at the work site. Ms. York noted this is a competitive award based on established criteria including: attendance at county trainings, reporting accidents in a timely manner, submitting accident investigation forms, reporting hazards, performance on facility inspections, and emergency procedures testing and other outstanding safety acts. Ms. York recognized the General Services Department, the second recipient and county department to earn the Person County Government Safety Award. Ms. York highlighted that the General Services Department which includes 20 full and part-time staff maintains all county buildings and grounds and was recently recognized by the State of NC Department of Labor with the STAR award. Ms. York thanked the General Services Department for all their efforts and dedication and recognized the General Services Director, Mr. Ray Foushee. Mr. Foushee asked that Safety Committee members Debra Davis, Keith Daye and Phil Long come forward to receive the certificate and plaque. Ms. York presented a certificate and plaque with their department’s name listed to Ms. Debra Davis, Mr. Keith Daye and Mr. Phil Long on behalf of the General Services staff. The plaque will be located in the hallway outside the Commissioners’ Meeting Room. A newsletter article will be in the county newsletter and submitted to the local paper to highlight the outstanding measures of the county department. 7 January 22, 2013 4 8 January 22, 2013 5 RESOLUTION APPOINTING REVIEW OFFICERS: Amanda Garrett, Person County Register of Deeds requested the Board to adopt a new Resolution appointing Review Officers noting the last Resolution recorded 2001 included the names of Julie A. Kelly, Paula P. Murphy, Lenora M. Debnam, Paul L. Bailey and Thomas S. Warren, Jr. Since that time personnel have changed with new City planner being hired and others have left positions or retired therefore Ms. Garrett recommended the appointment of Paula P. Murphy, Aaron Holland and Thomas S. Warren, Jr. as Review Officers. Ms. Garrett stated there would be no fees for recording as this will be an administrative notice by Registrar. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to adopt a Resolution appointing Review Officers. 9 January 22, 2013 6 PUBLIC HEARING: NC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION’S (DOT) PROPOSED SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PERSON COUNTY (2012-2013): A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to open the duly advertised Public Hearing for the NC Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) Proposed Secondary Road Construction Program 2012-20103 for Person County. Mr. Cadmus Capehart, P.E., District Engineer for the NC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) Division 5, District 2 Office, presented the Board with the annual Secondary Road Construction Program 2012-2013 for Person County. Also in attendance representing DOT was Division Engineer Wally Bowman, P.E., Deputy Division Engineer, Joey Hopkins, P.E., Division Maintenance Engineer, Brandon Jones, P.E., Person County Maintenance Engineer, Anthony Talley and Assistant District Engineer, Mike Goodwin. Mr. Capehart stated the 2012-2013 annual Secondary Road Construction Program allocations were funded $241,114.88 from the Highway Fund and $319,886.32 for a total of $561,001.20 for paved road improvements including resurfacing on Wrenn Crumpton from NC49 to NC 157, Charlie Tapp Road from Roby Barton Road to Cates Mill Road and Walnut Grove Church Road from Hurdle Mills Road to the Orange County line. Mr. Capehart noted the roads list with unavailable right of way includes five rural roads and three subdivision roads representing 4.29 miles. Mr. Capehart stated should the right of way become available for any of the eight roads, the road(s) would be re- entered into the program. Mr. Capehart gave the Board an update on the construction schedule of previously funded Secondary Roads as outlined on the chart below. Mr. Capehart told the Board that roads are determined for paving based on funding and the priority system. Mr. Capehart noted the paving is asphalt. Commissioner Newell asked if there were any primary roads were due to be paved. Mr. Hopkikns stated the Old Durham Road at 158 to Ivey Day was due to be paved during the current calendar year. Commissioner Newell asked about the plans for redesigning the landscape of the Boulevard. County Manager, Heidi York and DOT staff confirmed the Boulevard redesign concept is unfunded and the Kerr Tar COG is working on securing funding. Commissioner Puryear asked DOT staff about the process used to repave existing roads. Mr. Jones explained the process known as BST which is a gravel/stone preservation treatment that is less than one-half of the costs of asphalt. 10 January 22, 2013 7 Commissioner Puryear asked if there were plans to repave the remaining portion of 49 North and Mr. Talley stated there were no current plans to repave 49 North. Commissioner Blalock asked how often roads are evaluated. Mr. Hopkins stated a pave and condition survey is conducted every two years. Commissioner Blalock inquired about road markings and reflectors. Mr. Capehart stated the Division Traffic Services Unit review pavement markings. Mr. Hopkins stated the less expensive reflectors are more cost effective for replacement purposes. Mr. Hopkins suggested Mr. Talley as the local contact could be a good resource for the county’s concerns and he could forward such to the appropriate office. Commissioner Newell asked DOT staff about new construction on 501. Mr. Capehart and staff noted bids will be open for the TIP project referred to as Section A that begins a four-lane at the four-way intersection, crosses the train tracks, pass the bus garage and merges left and proceeds to tie back into 501 at the end of Halifax Road (near the General Dynamics facility). Section B and C of the TIP project are currently unfunded to extend the four-lane to the Virginia line. There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in favor or in opposition to the NC Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) Proposed Secondary Road Construction Program 2012-20103 for Person County. A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to close the Public Hearing for the NC Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) Proposed Secondary Road Construction Program 2012-20103 for Person County. ACCEPT THE NC DOT SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PERSON COUNTY (2012-2013): A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to accept the NC DOT Secondary Road Construction Program 2012-2013 for Person County. 11 January 22, 2013 8 12 January 22, 2013 9 13 January 22, 2013 10 14 January 22, 2013 11 PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2014 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM APPLICATION: A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to open the duly advertised Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Transportation Program Application. Person Area Transportation System (PATS) Director, Kathy Adcock requested Board approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Transportation Program Application. Ms. Adcock stated the Community Transportation Program application contains administrative and capital grant funds. Ms. Adcock noted the grant provides assistance with Person Area Transportation System administrative support along with lease agreements and assistance with capital purchases. Ms. Adcock stated the application includes a request for the grant funds from NC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) as follows: Administrative $197,667 $29,651 local share 15% match Capital (two vehicles) $105,500 $10,550 local share 10% match The $40,201local share is a required match that would be budgeted for the Fiscal Year 2014 designated for the Community Transportation Program. Ms. Adcock requested Board approval of the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Transportation Program Resolution as well as the Local Share Certification for Funding. There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in favor or in opposition to the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Transportation Program Application. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to close the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Transportation Program Application. FISCAL YEAR 2014 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION AND LOCAL SHARE CERTIFICATION FOR FUNDING: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Transportation Program Resolution as well as the Local Share Certification for Funding. 15 January 22, 2013 12 16 January 22, 2013 13 17 January 22, 2013 14 INFORMAL COMMENTS: The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments: Mr. William Sergeant of 541 S. Landing Drive, Leasburg, and property owner at Hyco Lake addressed the Board related to the recent tax revaluation and his surprise of the value increasing at a time when the economy is slow. Mr. Sergeant gave an example of one of his property’s value went from approximately $49,000 to $95,000. Mr. Tom Huntebrinker of 195 Black Angus Road, Leasburg and a resident at Hyco Lake. Mr. Huntebrinker stated his shock of the property value increases and his concerns that value is based on the lot and not the structure. Mr. Huntebrinker stated interest in public hearings be held to explain the process and answer questions, i.e., how much increase did Progress Energy’s value increase. Mr. Huntebrinker wanted to know the overall revenue increase through the reassessment versus last year and the detail of how the revaluation was performed as well as the major impact to the entire county versus what the residents at Hyco are experiencing. Mr. Huntebrinker stated his property value increased 212%. Chairman Clayton told the group that if citizens do not feel the tax value is correct to be sure to file an appeal with the Tax Office. At Commissioner Puryear’s request, it was the consensus of the Board to move the discussion related to a Community Conversations Meeting to follow Informal Comments. COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS MEETING: Commissioner Puryear requested Board consideration to schedule a Community Conversations Meeting for public comments addressing property revaluation and to get answers to questions. Commissioner Puryear noted $800,000 was an estimate on how much additional revenue the county will receive due to revaluation. Commissioner Newell asked who set the new values. Tax Administrator, Russell Jones stated he and his appraisal staff set the new values. Chairman Clayton asked Mr. Jones to explain the process for citizens to appeal their property values. Mr. Jones stated the informal appeal process is not governed by state law noting citizens do not have to appeal informally with the Tax Office in order to appeal before the Board of Equalization and Review. Mr. Jones confirmed citizens can just show up at the Board of Equalization and Review. Following the appeal process with the Board of Equalization and Review, citizens will receive a letter explaining the outcome of the Board of Equalization and Review decision as well as notification of a 30-day to appeal with the state through the Property Tax Commission. Mr. Jones stressed an appeal to the state level can not take place unless an appeal has occurred with the Board of Equalization and Review. 18 January 22, 2013 15 Mr. Jones stated the county is required by law to issue a revenue neutral rate which means an advertisement of the rate and its impact of revenues as a result of revaluation. Mr. Jones noted all values are based on 100% market value. Mr. Jones stated land and lot values are driving the values up unlike the construction costs. Mr. Jones explained large tract sales of raw land throughout the county are selling for more per acre than in 2005. Mr. Jones told the group that all state utilities including power companies, public gas, telephone companies and railroads are appraised annually by the state. Mr. Jones noted that non system property (property utilities own that have nothing to do with operations) is appraised by the state using local schedule of values during revaluation years. Mr. Jones stated the state appraisal reports are not available until September of each year. Commissioner Newell asked the County Attorney the guidelines for the Board of Equalization and Review for granting a variance. County Attorney, Ron Aycock stated the first consideration is the standard required by state law in valuing every piece of property and what a willing buyer and a willing seller each not under any constraints would pay for what is the value of the property. Mr. Aycock stated the Tax Office is charged with setting values throughout the county based upon the evidence of sales, improvements, and characteristics of the structure. Mr. Aycock proceeded to explain the appeal process as outlined above by the Tax Administrator noting utility system property is excluded from the tax base; the state makes an annual determination for utility system property based on statewide value of the system which is allocated back to individual counties. Mr. Aycock stated the utilities have a right to challenge the county during the first, fourth and seventh year of the revaluation cycle to receive the same assessment ratio if the county’s sales ratio drops below 90%. Mr. Jones stated the revaluation cycle from 2001 to 2005 saw a 16% increase with the 2005 to 2013 cycle resulting in less than 5% increase. Vice Chairman Jeffers asked Mr. Jones with each year decision to delay revaluation was due to the values being very close to the same value. Mr. Jones explained in 2009 the values would have been set at a higher value on most properties than in 2013 which seemed unfair to set for four years thereby a decision was made to delay. Mr. Jones summarized that the values were increased in 2005 to a peak in 2009 with a decrease but not yet lower than the 2005 values. Commissioner Puryear stated his opinion of raw land being hard to sale. Mr. Jones noted he has sales for raw land that sold for high money. Commissioner Puryear requested a copy of the raw land data. Mr. Jones stated the total properties assessed were in excess of 27,500 with 1,835 showing an increase in value of more than 75%. 19 January 22, 2013 16 Commissioner Puryear advocated for a Community Conversations Meeting and requested the Board to set a date for such meeting for public comments on the recent property tax revaluation. Mr. Jones clarified that appeals would need to be heard through the process as outlined above with the only exception is that a clerical error or an appraisal error is realized. An example of an appraisal error is the structure being measured incorrectly which does not allow for a refund. An example of a clerical error is where the appraisal measured the structure correctly; however clerical staff entered the data incorrectly which is a situation whereby a refund is given to the taxpayer. Commissioner Puryear suggested that if the Board deemed there was an overwhelming appraisal error, an appeal could be made to the General Assembly for a tax amnesty for the values to be reverted to 2005 values. A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried by majority vote 3- 2 to instruct the County Manager to consult with the Board to find an appropriate date and venue for a Community Conversations Meeting to focus on revaluation. Commissioners Puryear, Blalock and Newell voted in favor of the motion. Chairman Clayton and Vice Chairman Jeffers cast the dissenting votes. Vice Chairman Jeffers stated he would make a motion if the Board has a Community Conversations Meeting that Commissioner Puryear serves on the Board of Equalization and Review. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve the minutes of December 10, 2012 and January 7, 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 month of December, 2012 which totaled $108,749.28. Tax Administrator, Russell Jones noted this report was higher due to an adjustment for CertainTeed. . 20 January 22, 2013 17 OLD BUSINESS: APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD’S NEWLY ESTABLISHED BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW: Tax Administrator, Russell Jones stated the Resolution Establishing a Special Board of Equalization and Review for Person County as adopted at the Board’s January 7, 2013 meeting outlined the function of the Board of Equalization and Review to hear appeals from taxpayers regarding tax values for property taxes. Mr. Jones clarified that appeals from the Board of Equalization and Review would be heard at the state level at the Property Tax Commission. Mr. Jones explained that special state legislation is required to authorize a county to have more that one Board of Equalization and Review to operate simultaneously. The adopted Resolution provides for the membership of five individuals, qualifications, a term of four years, and the filling of vacancies on this board. Mr. Jones noted the members as well as a chairman are to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners who may also determine a compensation rate for their appointees. Chairman Clayton requested Board nominations for appointment. Vice Chairman Jeffers nominated former commissioner Curtis Bradsher. Commissioner Puryear nominated former commissioner Larry Yarborough. Commissioner Blalock nominated former commissioner Samuel Kennington. Commissioner Newell nominated former commissioner Edwin Knott as well as volunteered to serve as a member. Chairman Clayton nominated former commissioner Margaret Bradsher. The group discussed adding alternates to ensure a quorum will be present due to the number of appeals that is anticipated by the Tax Administrator. Mr. Jones anticipated approximately 270 appeals to be heard by the Board of Equalization and Review, estimating about three weeks dedicating four-hours per day. Mr. Jones stated the Department of Revenue would conduct an orientation session with the new board, and at that time, the board could discuss the meeting schedule. Commissioner Puryear nominated former commissioner Leigh Woodall as an alternate and he volunteered to serve as an alternate too. It was the consensus of the Board to appoint Commissioner Newell and former commissioners Curtis Bradsher, Larry Yarborough, Samuel Kennington and Margaret Bradsher to the special Board of Equalization and Review, each for a four-year term as well as appoint Commissioner Puryear and former commissioners Edwin Knott and Leigh Woodall to serve as alternates when called upon by the chairman of the Board of Equalization and Review. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to nominate and appoint Margaret Bradsher to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Equalization and Review. 21 January 22, 2013 18 Mr. Jones recommended the Board consider a compensation rate of $50 per four- hour meeting for each of the attending members. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to set the compensation rate to $50 per four-hour meeting for each of the attending members of the Board of Equalization and Review. Commissioner Puryear requested exclusion from the compensation rate in his capacity serving as an alternate if called upon to serve. County Attorney, Ron Aycock recommended that a revised Resolution establishing a Special Board of Equalization and Review for Person County be submitted to the Department of Revenue that would include language in item #2 as follows: In addition, three additional members shall be appointed as alternatives. The alternative members will serve as full voting members if called upon to participate by the chairman of the special Board of Equalization and Review. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to adopt a Revised Resolution establishing a special Board of Equalization and Review for Person County to include the language added to item #2 as follows: In addition, three additional members shall be appointed as alternatives. The alternative members will serve as full voting members if called upon to participate by the chairman of the special Board of Equalization and Review. 22 January 22, 2013 19 23 January 22, 2013 20 NEW BUSINESS: 2012 STATE OF THE COUNTY HEALTH REPORT: Health Department Educator, Leigh Ann Creson presented to the Board the 2012 State of the County Health Report. The report provides current mortality and morbidity data for the county as well as lists health priorities identified through the 2011 Community Health Assessment process and reveals progress made towards addressing those priorities in the past year. Ms. Creson noted new and emerging issues in public health are addressed as well as other changes in the county that have the potential to impact the health of Personians. As part of the assessment process, Ms. Creson stated the following health priorities were identified and will remain in place until the next assessment which will be completed in 2014: · Chronic Disease (cancer, heart disease, stroke) · Unhealthy Behaviors (lack of exercise; having unsafe sex; poor eating habits; substance abuse – tobacco, drugs, and alcohol; lack of parenting skills) · Overweight/Obesity · Teen Pregnancy · Alzheimer’s Disease/Problems with Aging · Community Health: Access to and Awareness to Services (prevention, education, and mental helath) The 2012 State of the County Health Report is as follows: 24 January 22, 2013 21 25 January 22, 2013 22 26 January 22, 2013 23 27 January 22, 2013 24 28 January 22, 2013 25 29 January 22, 2013 26 30 January 22, 2013 27 31 January 22, 2013 28 32 January 22, 2013 29 33 January 22, 2013 30 34 January 22, 2013 31 35 January 22, 2013 32 Commissioner Blalock asked Ms. Creson about the Health Department accepting applications for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Ms. Creson confirmed applications are being accepted and individuals do not need a medical background to be considered as volunteers to assist with education, outreach and shelter activities. Ms. Creson stated an orientation for MRC members takes place quarterly with the next session scheduled in May 2013. Ms. Creson stated the 2012 State of the County Health Report is available on the county website. SALE OF PROPERTY DONATED BY THE FAMILY OF FORMER COMMISSIONER STONY STONBRAKER: County Attorney, Ron Aycock and Health Director, Janet Clayton presented for Board consideration and adoption a Resolution authorizing a negotiated sale of county owned property to William Berth Sherman and Linda Gates Sherman. Ms. Clayton stated the family of former county commissioner Stony Stonbraker has donated a piece of property to the County in appreciation for the care received by Mr. Stonbraker from the Person County Hospice Program noting it is the family’s desire that proceeds from the sale of the property be used for the benefit of the Hospice Program. Ms. Clayton noted donations to the Hospice Program are used to cover respite care days in the hospital or pain management days which can not be reimbursed by any other source as well as other personal hygiene items needed by a patient. Mr. Aycock told the Board that a revised resolution was provided to each board member from the resolution in the Board packet noting that the changes reflect the Board’s authorization of a private sale to a private person, the Board must proceed under the upset bid provision. Mr. Aycock stated that Mr. William Bert Sherman and wife, Linda Gates Sherman have indicated a desire to purchase the property from Person County at a price of $4,000. Mr. Aycock confirmed a notice of the resolution would be published in the local newspaper giving other individuals the opportunity to give an upset bid in the amount at least 10% more that $4,000. Mr. Aycock stated if no upset bids are received within the ten day period, the resolution authorizes execution of the necessary documents to effectuate the sale. Ms. Clayton told the group the tax value of the donated property located on Younger Road is $6,900 (.56 acre) noting Environmental Health conducted an evaluation concluding the property is served by City water with no access to sewer due to no suitable location for a septic system. Ms. Clayton explained the evaluation resulted in the fair market rate of $4,000. A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear, and carried 5-0 to adopt a Resolution authorizing a negotiated sale of county owned property to William Bert Sherman and Linda Gates Sherman. 36 January 22, 2013 33 37 January 22, 2013 34 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF INTENT TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY OWNED BY THE COUNTY FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY NORTH PARK DRIVE, LLC: County Attorney, Ron Aycock presented for Board consideration and adoption a Resolution authorizing publication of Intent to Exchange Property owned by the county for property owned by North Park Drive, LLC. Mr. Aycock stated Person County owns a .04 acre tract of land contiguous to property owned by Spuntech which is disconnected from other county owned property. Spuntech owns a .04 acre tract of land contiguous to property owned by the county which is disconnected from other Spuntech owned property. Mr. Aycock confirmed an exchange of the tracts would benefit both parties noting state law authorizes counties to engage in such exchanges subject to procedural and notice compliance. Mr. Aycock stated the proposed resolution complies with those requirements with execution of legal documents to be a part of the Board’s next meeting on February 4, 2013. A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, and carried 5-0 to adopt a Resolution authorizing publication of Intent to Exchange Property owned by the county for property owned by North Park Drive, LLC. 38 January 22, 2013 35 39 January 22, 2013 36 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE: Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate told the group the 2010-2015 Strategic Plan was adopted in 2010 and based on county-wide input from stakeholders. Ms. Tate stated the five categories of the Strategic Plan are: · Encourage Learning for Life and Lifelong Learning · Foster a Sense of Community · Prosper by Developing the New Economy Locally · Protect our Land · Re-Imagine Our County for a Better Future Ms. Tate noted each category was broken down into goals to which were further subdivided into objectives or strategies. Ms. Tate stated there are a total of 112 strategies with 33% being completed or in progress. The Executive Committee reconvened in November and agreed that all five subcommittees each representing a Strategic Plan category should also reconvene. The Executive Committee also asked staff to present an update on the strategic plan to various community groups to share the progress that has been made thus far. Ms. Tate stated staff created a webpage (http://www.personcounty.net/index.aspx?page=902) that provides information about the status of each objective. The webpage acts as a report card for our strategic plan. At this time, approximately 37 of the 112 objectives have been achieved or are in progress with three years left to achieve the remaining seventy-five. Thus far, staff has presented or will present this webpage to Rotary, JCPC, Kiwanis, and the United Way. In addition, a press release was sent to the Courier-Times and posted on the county website. The press release cites a few of the plan’s success stories, such as creating the one-stop shop for city-county permitting services, and asks residents to participate in the plan by attending a subcommittee meeting. Ms. Tate noted three of the five subcommittees have already met with the remaining two scheduled to meet soon. Ms. Tate stated she has asked that each subcommittee submit its top five priorities to be presented to the Board at its upcoming budget retreat on February 18, 2013. Ms. Tate requested Board feedback about how the strategic plan top priorities should be used during the budget retreat. County Manager, Heidi York added that the top priorities will enable the Board to craft a vision statement at the Board Retreat. Vice Chairman Jeffers stated his preference for the Board to review the priorities and select objectives to start implementation with the appropriate funding. 40 January 22, 2013 37 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg presented and explained the following Budget Amendment. Upon a motion by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and majority vote (5-0), the Board of Commissioners of Person County does hereby amend the Budget of the Fund(s) listed below on this, the 22nd day of January 2013, as follows: Dept./Acct No. Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund Public Safety 13,132 Culture & Recreation 2,173 Human Services 201,632 REVENUES General Fund Other Revenues 7,913 Intergovernmental Revenues 204,532 Fund Balance Appropriation 4,492 Explanation: Received insurance claims for repair to the Huck Sansbury Gym floor ($2,173) and for some EMS equipment ($4,895) that was damaged during a vehicle accident; received a matching grant in the Sheriff's Department for the purchase of Bulletproof vests ($3,745) which requires a fund balance appropriation in the Law Enforcement Restricted Fund for the local portion ($4,492); and allocating revenues received in DSS for various assistance programs ($201,632). 41 January 22, 2013 38 KIRBY REBIRTH: UPSTAIRS-UPTOWN: Dr. Walter Bartlett, Piedmont Community College (PCC) President, along with Beth Townsend, Executive Director of the PCC Foundation and Erin Gainey, Director of the Cultural Arts Program presented to the Board an initiative to renovate the second floor of the Kirby Cultural Arts Complex for use as meeting and classroom spaces and art studios. Dr. Bartlett stated the space is an untapped resource for the citizens of Roxboro and Person County and could be a factor in both the cultural and economic viability of our community. The presentation is as follows: 42 January 22, 2013 39 43 January 22, 2013 40 44 January 22, 2013 41 45 January 22, 2013 42 46 January 22, 2013 43 47 January 22, 2013 44 48 January 22, 2013 45 49 January 22, 2013 46 50 January 22, 2013 47 51 January 22, 2013 48 52 January 22, 2013 49 53 January 22, 2013 50 Dr. Bartlett stated the preferred renovation option to achieve access to the second floor meeting minimum code will cost $236,500 to which he has presented to civic groups requesting donors. To date Dr. Bartlett announced he has commitments in cash of $105,000 and $5,000 in-kind donated. Vice Chairman Jeffers asked Dr. Bartlett what part of the second floor would be renovated for the 1000 sq feet. Dr. Bartlett stated the large room and hallway would be renovated and in fact, one of the donors has committed to renovate the large room space. Commissioner Newell asked about the location of the elevator. Dr. Bartlett the location of the elevator is to be determined by the engineers and county staff. Dr. Bartlett credited Roxboro Savings Bank for getting the project started. Other donors include Kiwanis, the PCC Foundation, Tourism Development Authority, Home Builders Association and Wells Fargo. County Manager, Heidi York stated the purpose of the presentation was to make the Board aware of the campaign to use the Kirby second floor space. Vice Chairman Jeffers felt it would be a good use and asked if the Kirby was on or fit the criteria for the historical registry. Ms. York was not sure the Kirby met the criteria. Dr. Bartlett offered a tour by Ms. Gainey if any of the Board was interested in seeing the second floor space. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Clayton had no report. MANAGER’S REPORT: County Manager, Heidi York asked the Board’s preference for a joint meeting date with the City of Roxboro of either February 25 or February 26. It was the consensus of the Board that both dates presented would work well with their schedules. Ms. York stated she would confirm with the City of Roxboro and let the Board know if the date selected. The meeting would begin at 6:00 pm and will be held in the FEMA room. Ms. York stated she would select a date sooner versus later for the Community Conversations Meeting and confirm such with the Board. County Attorney, Ron Aycock requested the Board to provide an update. Mr. Aycock stated he and the Tax Administrator recently attended a Property Tax Commission appeal from a decision made by the Board related to the Kim Duncan Family noting the Property Tax Commission upheld the Board’s decision to not treat their subdivision property as raw land. 54 January 22, 2013 51 COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS: Commissioner Newell confirmed with the County Manager that the Board had a ribbon cutting on Friday, January 25, 2013 at 10:00 am at GKN. Commissioner Blalock stated her concern of the budget being impacted by the state’s proposal that is being considered for legislation for counties to be required to make an allocation to debt related to unemployment insurance. Chairman Clayton added the impact could be an additional $200 per employee over the current budget. Commissioner Puryear asked the County Manager if there was a request coming before the Board related to serving alcoholic beverages at the Kirby. County Manager, Heidi York stated the Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) has been discussing that topic. Vice Chairman Jeffers added a draft policy seeking a special use permit was reviewed by the RAB. Recreation, Arts and Parks Director, John Hill stated the recommendations by the RAB would be sent to the County Manager and the County Attorney for review. Following that review a formal draft would be submitted to the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Hill stated there is interest in special permitting for receptions and private Arts Council venues. Vice Chairman Jeffers commented on the following: · County Assembly Day has been changed to be held on May 22, 2013. · Requested Board consideration for a Resolution for former Mayor Sam Spencer. · Noted there were no concerns from the Fire Chiefs. · Requested Wes Lail to address the issue related to repeaters losing a signal maybe at the upcoming Retreat. · Asked the County Manager to advise the City of Roxboro and the Board of Education that the Association will be meeting with the Speaker, Senate Pro Tem and the Governor on February 19, 2013 to which he is willing to take any concerns from the county, school board or the city level. 55 January 22, 2013 52 CLOSED SESSIONS: A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, 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 12:00 noon with the following permitted to attend: County Manager, Heidi York, Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves, County Attorney, Ron Aycock, Economic Development Director, Stuart Gilbert and General Services Director, Ray Foushee. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to return to open session at 12:19 pm. A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, 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 12:19 pm with the following 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 12:28 pm. A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to adopt a Resolution authorizing a private negotiated sale of county owned property to Person County Business and Industrialization Council. 56 January 22, 2013 53 57 January 22, 2013 54 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Newell, and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 12:29 pm. _____________________________ ______________________________ Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton Clerk to the Board Chairman (Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval). 58 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 4, 2013 Agenda Title: Exchange of property with Spuntech (North Park Drive LLC) Summary of Information: At its last meeting the Board authorized publication of intent to exchange like kind property with Spuntech. The required statutory notice time (10 days) will have expired by February 4, 2013. The Board is now authorized to order the execution of the deed in return for a deed from Spuntech. Recommended Action: Authorize execution of the necessary documents to effectuate the exchange Submitted By: Ron Aycock, County Attorney and Stuart Gilbert, Economic Developer 59 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting date: February 4, 2013 Agenda Title: Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012 Summary of Information: Mrs. Tara H. Roberson, CPA (Winston, Williams, Creech, Evans & Company, LLP) will be presenting to the Board the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Person County for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012. Recommended Action: Receive the information. Submitted By: Amy Wehrenberg, Finance Director 60 1Person County June 30, 2012Audit PresentationWinston, Williams, Creech, Evans & Co. LLP61 2Overview Person County has received an unqualified opinion on their June 30, 2012 financial statements. Person County again received the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for fiscal year 06/30/11 and submitted the 6/30/12 report to GFOA. There were no findings for fiscal year 6/30/12.62 3GASB # 34 HighlightsManagement’s Discussion and AnalysisStatement of Net Assets2011 2012Total Assets $ 51,523,277 $ 52,334,049Total Liabilities 21,895,657 18,767,509Net Assets $ 29,627,620 $ 33,566,54063 4Statement of Activities2011 2012Revenues $ 50,953,317 $ 53,278,799Expenditures 49,567,386 49,339,879Increase in Net Assets $ 1,385,931 $ 3,938,920Beginning Net Assets 28,241,689 29,627,620Ending Net Assets $ 29,627,620 $ 33,566,54064 Governmental Revenues565 6Governmental Fund Expenditures66 7Unassigned Fund Balance- General Fund67 8General Fund Total Fund Balance- as a % of Expenditures35.5036.0036.502011201235.9536.1568 9General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance- as a % of Expenditures69 Cash1070 11General Fund Revenues71 12General Fund Expenditures72 13Appropriated Fund Balance73 14Adjusted Tax Levy74 15Tax Collection Percentages75 1676 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 4, 2013 Agenda Title: Report of Unpaid Taxes Summary of Information: General Statute 105-369(a) requires that the Tax Collector report to the Board the amount of unpaid 2012 taxes that are a lien on real property as of February 4th. This is simply a check point for the Board as to the progress that the Tax Office is making on collections and a way to alert the Board if collections are down. As of January 24, 2013, our collection rate was 91.74%. The unpaid real estate tax on 2012 real property was $1,680,863. Current collection numbers will be provided on the meeting date. Recommended Action: Accept the report. No motion needed. Submitted By: Russell Jones, Tax Administrator 77 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 4, 2013 Agenda Title: Advertisement of Unpaid Real Estate Taxes Summary of Information: A motion is required to order the advertisement and set the advertisement date for delinquent 2012 real property taxes. The Tax Office would like for the date to be March 2, 2013. The newspaper advertisement is required under General Statute 105-369(c) and can be placed anytime between March 1st and June 30th. This is a great collection tool and the sooner we advertise, the better our ending collection rate will be. The cost of the advertisement is charged to the delinquent real estate bills. Recommended Action: A motion is needed to set the Advertisement date for March 2, 2013. Submitted By: Russell Jones, Tax Administrator 78 AGENDA ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 4, 2013 Agenda Title: Consideration of Joint City-County Planning Department Summary of Information: Continuing efforts to create a one-stop shop for development among city and county services, staff is presenting the creation of a joint, City-County Department. Thus far, county and city staffs have worked together on aligning permitting and inspections. Administrative staff has cross-trained duties, merged city and county forms and are now utilizing the same software. Person County and the City of Roxboro have made great strides towards streamlining the city and county permitting process. Previously, a proposal was made to create a development services director. While there was not support for that and in light of a current County planning technician vacancy, consideration is being sought for a merged City and County Planning department. This would allow for cross-training of planning staff and would advance the opportunity for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). A UDO would allow the city and the county to combine their ordinances into a single document, reducing redundancies and conflicting information and ultimately, making planning regulations easier for residents to understand. Merging the city and county planning departments would also create the opportunity for a single Joint Planning Board that could provide recommendations for both the city and the county on planning issues. This item is being discussed separately with both governing bodies with the intention of gathering additional information for presentation and discussion at the Joint City-County meeting scheduled for February 26, 2013 at 6:00 pm in the FEMA Room. Recommended Action: Provide staff with feedback about creating a City-County Planning Department. Submitted by: Sybil Tate, Assistant County Manager 79 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 Fund(s) listed below on this, the 4th day of February 2013, as follows: Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund General Government 19,802 Economic Development 11,469 Transfers to Other Funds 2,943 REVENUES General Fund Other Revenues 34,214 EXPENDITURES Airport Construction Project Fund 2009 Vision 100 Projects (35,800) Runway 6 & 24 Improvements 35,800 REVENUES Airport Construction Project Fund Federal Funds-Vision 100 Funds (32,220) Local Funds-Vision 100 Funds (3,580) Federal Funds-Runway 6 & 24 Grant 32,220 Local Funds-Runway 6 & 24-County Match 3,580 Explanation: BUDGET AMENDMENT Received insurance claims for repair to vehicles damaged from July 2012 hail storm ($29,744); received insurance claim for repair to the Morgan Street Complex building also damaged from the hail storm ($4,470); and received approval from DOT to utilize 2009 Vision 100 Grant funds (-$35,800) for improvements to Runways 6 and 24 ($35,800) at the Person County Airport. Budget Amentment 1280