Minutes May 28, 2024  Floyd County Board of Supervisors  1. Called to Order - Chairman Turman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. or thereafter.  2. Opening Prayer - The opening prayer was offered by Supervisor Bechtold. 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Supervisor Kuchenbuch offered the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Quorum - Dr. Millsaps called the roll. A quorum was found for Supervisors, please note  that Supervisor Cox is absent from the meeting.  5. Approval of Agenda -  Ona a motion by Supervisor Kuchenbuch seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as amended adding 10b2.2-3711 A.1, and 10 a. adding Radio  Tower Location.  6. Approval of Disbursements-  On a motion by Supervisor Boothe seconded by Supervisor Kuchenbuch and unanimously  carried to approve the disbursements as presented.  7. Approval of minutes -  On a motion by Supervisor Kuchenbuch, Seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and unanimously Onar motion by Supervisor Boothe, Seconded by Supervisor Kuchenbuch the approval of the  carried as corrected to approve the minutes of 04/23/2024 and 05/14/2024. public Hearing of the Floyd County Emergency Mediçal Services Ordinance.  8. Public Comment  a. Paul Kitchen - Little River District    Mr. Kitchen provided a handout to the Board Members and County Staff stating the  following:  Floyd County Board of Supervisors  Thank you for the opportunity to address yout this evening. Iwilladdress the Office of Elections, General Registrar, and Electorall Board FY24/25 budget requests. We must run smooth, efficient, and accurate elections. To do sO we need the appropriate staffing levels as determined by the anticipated voter turnout and the law. For this November's Presidential Elections, we need twelve Officers at each of our five precincts on election day. Plus, State law requires three officers at the Central Absentee Precinct. And, during the 35 days of early in- person voting code requires two officers anda a curbside assistant on busy days. This headcount is the bare minimum. lask that youadjust the fundingupf from $31,000 to $38,000 to cover these costs at the same compensation level as Wer must operate the Office of Elections efficiently witha a combination offull- time and part-time employees. Our originall budget request of $42,000 was reduced bythe County Administrationr review to $30,000, then further reduced to $20,000. We are tryingto balance part-time clerical and administrative staff witho county-mandated separate IT support. We ask for the $30,000 sO we can achieve this balance, have a secure computer network, and operate Finally, Ibringto your attention the income stream that comes from shared expenses with the State Department of Elections. The current FY24/25 budget only forecasts a $25,000 reimbursement. Based on the most recent reimbursement request we recommend that the County plan for an $85,000 reimbursement. That $60,000 addition toincome morei than covers the difference we: are askingfor onthe expense side of the ledger. lhope that youwilll be able to findtheextra $7,000 to properly compensate the Officer of Elections, and the $10,000 to allow us to run the Office of Elections Remember that byadding the extra $60,000 of State Department of Elections reimbursements the County willhave a net gain of $43,000. lam leaving copies of this speech and a one-page spreadsheet that shows the election staffing levels and compensation at the previous levels for your  prior election cycles.  for the benefit of our citizens.  efficiently.  information and review. Thank you.  2-    9. Old Business:  a. New River Valley Home Consortium Reappointment  Onar motion by Supervisor Boothe Seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and unanimously carried to approve Linda DeVito Kuchenbuch for a three-year term from July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027, to the New River Valley Home Consortium Board.  b. Floyd County Department of Social Services Reappointment  On a motion by Supervisor Kuchenbuch Seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and carried to approve Jerry Boothe for ai four-year term from July 1, 2024 - June 30,  2028, to the Floyd County Department of Social Services.  Supervisor Kuchenbuch - yes Supervisor Bechtold - yes Supervisor Boothe - abstain. Supervisor Cox = absent Supervisor Turman - yes  :. New River Valley Community Services Reappointment  On a motion by Supervisor Kuchenbuch Seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and carried to approve Jerry Boothe for a three-year term from July 1, 2024- - June 30,  2027, to the New River Valley Community Services Board.  Supervisor Kuchenbuch - yes Supervisor Bechtold - yes Supervisor Boothe - abstain. Supervisor Cox = absent Supervisor Turman - yes d.6-year Road plan draft resolution  On a motion by Supervisor Boothe, Seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and unanimously carried to approve the resolution of the Floyd County Six-Year Plan  -3-    Resolution, as amended by adding #5 Sunny Ridge and #6 D-Harts Store Road  (779)widening.  e. Transfer Station Equipment Discussion =  County Administrator Millsaps gave the board an update on the equipment at the transfer station. Further discussion ensued about the current running trucks and that today it was reported the 2011 Dump truck needs a new transmission. Discussed Roll-offs and beginning to possibly intergrade those at the green box sites Supervisor Bechtold asked if we could add new signs on the doors as well as get a  and look into the costs.  schedule together to have the doors greased regularly.  10. Closed:  On a motion by Supervisor Boothe and Seconded by Supervisor Kuchenbuch and unanimously carried to enter into closed session under S 2.2-3711 A.1 and  $2.2-3711A.3.  Supervisor Boothe - yes Supervisor Kuchenbuch - yes Supervisor Bechtold - yes Supervisor Cox - absent Supervisor Turman - yes  a. $2.2-3711 A.1 Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment; assignment, appointment, promotion, performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific public officers, appointees, or employees of any public body; and evaluation of performance of departments or schools of public institutions of higher education where such evaluation will necessarily involve discussion of the performance of specific individuals. Any teacher shall be permitted to be present during a closed meeting in which there is a discussion or consideration of a disciplinary matter that involves the teacher and some student, and the student involved in the matter is present, provided the teacher makes a written request to be present to the presiding officer of the appropriate board. Nothing in this subdivision, however, shall be construed to    authorize a closed meeting by a local governing body or an elected school board to discuss compensation matters that affect the membership of such body or board collectively. Recreation - Chain of Command  b. $2.2-3711 A.3- Discussion or consideration of the acquisition of real property for a public purpose, or of the disposition of publicly held real property, where discussion in an open meeting would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the public body. Park and  Recreation Facility and Radio Tower  On a motion by Supervisor Bechtold and Seconded by Supervisor Kuchenbuch and unanimously carried, the Board voted to come out of closed session.  Supervisor Boothe - yes Supervisor Kuchenbuch - yes Supervisor Bechtold - yes Supervisor Cox - absent Supervisor Turman - yes  Onar motion by Supervisor Kuchenbuch and seconded by Supervisor Bechtol and unanimously carried, the Board certified that the Board of Supervisors  discussed the matters in closed session. Supervisor Boothe - yes Supervisor Kuchenbuch - yes Supervisor Bechtold = yes Supervisor Cox - absent Supervisor Turman - yes  11. New Business  a. July 6th Independence Day Event  Planning the fireworks at the school and all permits have been obtained. Working with Dr. Cromer who stated she is excited about it. All plans are moving forward.  5-    12. Board Time  No board comments at this time.  13. Administrator Report: Dr. Linda Millsaps, County Administrator reported  a. Audit Kick-Off Meeting b. Investing in Rural America Franklin Pike update d. Tourism Development Council - Agency on Aging Event  e. The Inspection Department will close June 3-7.  17. Correspondence-  Deputy County Administrator/CFo Chiddo updated the board on the contents of the  Correspondence folder.  18. Adjournment:  Onan motion by Supervisor Kuchenbuch, seconded by Supervisor Bechtold and unanimously carried for the approval to adjourn the meeting until the next scheduled meeting of 06/04/2024, 7:00 p.m., Public hearing for the FY25 Budget Proposal.  ADmen Joedurman, Chairman  Millsaps, county Administrator  Cahllhe  6-