MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  November 12, 2019 AGENDA  1. Call to order and welcome by Chairman Tate  2. Announcements 3. Moment of Silence 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Public Hearing(s) 6. Public Comment Period 7. Additions to agenda  8. Adjustments to and approval of the agenda  9. Reports/Presentations  A. Explanation of NCDOT population and employment growth projections, which will be used to forecast traffic volumes- Rose  Bauguess, Southwestern Commission  10.Old Business Architects  A. Presentation of Space Needs Analysis- Dan Mace, Moseley B. Discussion concerning Macon County's desire to remain part of the Federal Negotiation Class established for Opioid Litigation-  Chester Jones, County Attorney  11.New Business  A. Discussion concerning Macon County's Water Resources- Jim B. Appalachian Growers lease expansion- Tommy Jenkins, C. Proposed 2020 County Holiday Schedule. Mike Decker, Human D. Presentation and funding request regarding International Agriculture Study Trip to Denmark- Jenny Collins, FHS  Tate, Chairman  Economic Development Director Resources Director Agricultural Teacher    E. Presentation regarding funding assistance needed for FHS Athletic facilities- Bobby Bishop, FHS Varsity Softball Coach,  Kyle Barrington, FHS Varsity Wrestling Coach  12.Consent Agenda - Attachment  All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of A. October 8,2019, July 9,2019 Regular Meeting, July 30, 2019 B. Rejection of Bid Request No. 4310 In Car System and Body D. Tax Releases for October in the amount of $608.36  Commissioners.  Continued Session Board meeting minutes  Cameras  C. Budget Amendments #101-111 E. Tax Office Monthly Report  3.Appointments  A. Macon County Planning Board (2 seats) B. Macon County Board of Health (2 seats)  14.Closed session (if necessary) 15. Adjourn/Recess    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: N/A  SUBJECT MATTER: Explanation of North Carolina Department of  Transportation forecasting projections COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:  Rose Bauguess, Senior Planner for the Southwestern Commission will review with the: Board of Commissioners, NCDOT population and employment growth projections. Ms. Bauguess will further request an endorsement of these projections from the Board of Commissioners, prior to their incorporation into the upcoming NCDOT traffic forecast.  Attachments Agenda Item 9A  Yes  X No    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Administration SUBJECT MATTER: Space Needs Analysis COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:  Representatives with Moseley Architects will present to the Board of Commissioners for review, the completed Macon County Space Needs Analysis. This project, which began in November of 2018, included both detailed building assessments and master planning services for Macon County Facilities. The goal of this project is to provide an orderly an objective assessment of department space needs both current and projected over the next 20 years.. More information will be provided by Mosely  Architects at the meeting.  Attachments Agenda Item 10A  Yes  XNo    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Legal  SUBJECT MATTER: Federal Negotiations Class/Opioid Litigation  COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:  County Attorney Chester Jones will discuss with the Board of Commissioners, the need to make a decision to remain in, or opt out of the Federal Negotiations Class which has been established for Opioid Litigation.  This decision must be made prior to November 22, 2019.  Attachments X Yes Agenda Item 10B  No    UNITED.STATES) DISTRICTCOURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICTOF OHO CLASSACTIONNOTICE, AND FREQUENTLY, ASKED  OUESTIONS ("FAOs")  To: All U.S. Counties, Cities, and Local Governments as  listed at WwW.UpiodsNegotiationclas.nfo A court duthorized this. notice. Thisis snotasaliciatioa,from a lawyer: Counties and cities across the country: have sued manufacturers, distributors; and retailers of. prescription opiate drugs seeking, among other things,. reimbursement for monies, spent. addressing the opioid. crisis. All. federal actions havé been centralized into one court in Ohio-and. are entitled, Inre National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL. No. 2804 (N.D. Ohio). The Courtin] Inre: National Prescription OpiateLitigation has certified a voluntary Negotiation. Class" ("Class"). The Class, is defined as: all: counties, parishes, and boroughs (collectively, counties"); and all. incorporated plaçes, including without limitation cities, towns, townships, villages, and municipalities (collectiyely "cities"). The Class includes all counties and cities, whether they have filed a lawsuit or not, The complete current list of Class Members isa availablé at the Class wébsite; www.OpioidsNegotiationClass.info. This list may. be updated NOSETTIEMENTHAS BEENREACHED. HOWEVER,IFYOUR COUNTYORCITY STAYSIN THE CLASS; it will be bound ifa Class settlement is approved inj the future. Your county. or city. will likely. NOT be provided another opportunity to be excluded from this Class action, sO you: should. read. this. notice carefully and consult with your counsel regarding your. The. Court has. certifiéd two Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") claims under Rule 23(b)(3) and two Controlled Substances Act ("CSA") issues under Rule 23(C)(4). (seeFAQ7). The Class is certified solely to. consider and vote on any future settlement offers madet toi the-Class by one or more of13 defendants (seeFAQ5). The purposes ofthe Class. are (a) to unify cities' and counties into a single negotiating entity to maximize their bargaining powèr and (b) top provide finality to opioids litigation for any settling Defendant. This Negotiation Class. will not decide any claims or defenses in opioids litigation on the merits. It is certified. as a Negotiation. Class only, to: facilitate Class Members" approval or rejection of proposed settlements. There are no-proposed settlements at this time, and no guarantee that there will be in the futuré. Howéver,your legal rights are affected and iti is recommended that you  Additional cases. are pending ins state courts.  as the Courtmay order.  county or city's rights:  consult with counsel regarding the choice you have to make now.  Questions? Visit www.0ploldNegottationClass.nto  Y2321v.04  1    YOURLEGAL RCAISADOPONSINI TISLAWSUTE  Stay int the Class. Await the negotiation outcome, but) retain theright toj pursue your own lawsuit in the mearitime. Give up certain rights ifa Class settlement is'r reached and approved by the Class. and Court, but get a share of any Class By taking no açtion in response to this Notice, you remain. in the Class. Asa Member, you have the right to vote. on any settlement proposed to the. Negotiation Class. A settlément will not be accepted unless supported 75% oft the voting. Class Members, counted by. number, population, and allocation, Settlement funds will be distributed at the county. level and each county's share -and city's suggested share - can be viewed now by utilizing the Allocation. Map at the Class website, www.OpioidsNegotintionClass.nfo. If the Court approves any settlement, thatj judgment will prohibit Class Members from suing the settling Defendant(s) about the claims and issues in the litigation.  settlement.  STANINTHE Class Member, you. will still retain your right to pursue your own çase unless CLASSI and until any. possible Class' settlement is approved by thé Court, As a Class NGACIIONT for. both litigating and: non-litigating entities, and approved by the Court.  REOCIRES  by  REMOVB Get out of the. Class., Get no portion of any settiement. Keep rights. MYOURSELE Those who exclude themselves from the Class cannot vote on, will not have the FROMTHE rightt to be paid under, and will not be bound by, any. Class settlement. Youkeep  CLASS  any rights to negotiate separately about the same. legal claims in this lawsuit; even if the Court approves a settlement for. the Class. Class Members. may excludet themselves from ("opt tout" of) the Class by having an authorized officer  REQUIRES or employee complete and sign the Exclusion Request Form enclosed here and- AGHIONEBE submit it on. or before November 22, 2019 by email or mail in accordance with  NOVEMBER22; the instructions in FAQ: 26 below.  2019  Class representatives and Class counsel will represent the Class in negotiations with Defendants who choosé to do so. You may enter an appearançe through an attorney (at your own. expense)if you desire, but iti is not rèquired.. Class Membership does not eliminate existing agreements with individual counsel. Thej procedure for payment of Class/common benéfit attorneys' fees/costs in connection with any: Class. settlement must be approved by the Court, Details of the proposed. For complete information on the Class; the settlement allocation formulas, the Class certification motion and Order, the list ofincluded Class) Members, the voting process tob beused] by the Class in accepting or rejecting any Class settlement offer, and. an Allocation Map. determining your allocation of any. proposed settlement, go.to www.OpioidsNegotiationClassinfo. Important information on the Opioids-related litigation, including all pertinent Orders and Schedules, and Frequently Asked Questions, willb beavailable on the Class website on an ongoing and cuirent basis.. Your rights and. options are: further explained below. Any questions? Read on and visit www.Opioidshegotiationclasnto. DONOT WRITE OR CALL' THE COURT OR' THE CLERK'S OFFICEI FOR INFORMATION Questions? Visit www.oploidsNegotationclass.nto  options and procedures for fees and costs are posted on the Class website.  Y2322v.04  2    FREOUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONSCTAOR,  BASIC INFORMATION.  '1. Why is al Negotiation Class being formed? Whati isi its purpose?  2. Is this the first Negotiation Class Action? 3., Why use a Class mechanism?. 4. . Who are the Class Representatives?. 5.. Who are the Defendants?. THE CLASS CLAIMS AND] ISSUES. WHO IsJ IN THE. CLASS.,  6. Has a Class settlement been reached with Defendants. yet?. 7., What claims andi issues are certified for the Negotiation Class?. 8. Has the Court decided any claims or issues?, 9, What entities are included. int the] Negotiation Class?  10: Are countiés and cities with state court-filed actions considered part ofthel Negotiation Class?. T1. Will the Negotiation, Class end: the opioid litigation that my County or Cityl has filed?. 12.: How does the Negotiation Class affect othert types ofopioid plaintiffs that àrei not counties or cities? 6 13. Now that the Court has approved. this process, what: will happen next?. 14: Ifn my County or City. chooses toj participate in the Negotiation Class; how will it know when there 15. Ift there is aj proposed Class settlement, does the Çourt still have to approve it?. 16, Ift therei is. aj proposed settlement and my County or City isi included in the Negotiation Class, but it disapproves of the settlément terms, can my County or City object to the settlement?  6 7 7  THEI NEGOTIATION" CLASSI PROCESS.  isap proposed Ciass settlement?  17, How long will the Negotiation Class last?,  VOTING.  8 8 8 . 10 10 10. 10 10.  18. Ift there isa a proposed Class settlement,. how will the voting be done?. 19, Ifthere is aj proposed Class settlement, how many votes are néeded to- approve it?  ALLOCATIONOF CLASS SETTLEMENT FUNDS.  20. Ifthere is a Class settlement, how:: will my County or City's's share ofthe settlement be determined?.: 9 21, What happens ifa çounty and its constituent cities make different decisions about staying in the. 22. Iftheré isas settlement between- al Defendant ard a State of States, what impact will thisl Negotiation Class have on1 the division- ofr monies between' a State and the cities and counties within the State?.. 10 23, Will Negotiation Class Representatives receive auything more than other Class Membets?  Class?,  24. Whati is the' Special Needs Fund?... YOUR RIGHTS AND OFFIONS.  25.. Can imy county or city exclude itselffrom the Negotiation Class? 26. How does my county or city exclude: itselff from the Negotiation Class?.  27. Ifmy county. or city stays in the Negotiation: Class, can itexclude itselflater ifit doesn'tlike a  proposed. settlement?. THE LAWYERS REPRESENTING THE CLASS, 28. Who are the. Class Counsel?. 29. How do Class Counsel get paid?. counsel? GETTING MORE INTORMATION.  30. Under this proposal, what happens to my County or City's current fee agréement with outside  12 12 12  31. How can my County or City keep up with what's going on in this case?.  Questions? Visit www.OploldsNegotiationclass.into  Y2323v.04  3    BASIC INFORMATION  Why is a Negotiation Class being formed? What is its purpose?  Thej purpose of the Negotiation Class is to create. a cohesive. group of cities and counties to negotiate Classwide settlements, on a voluntary basis, with, Defendants who maké, distribute, or sell opioids nationwide. Class Representatives and Class Counsel will represent the. Negotiation Class. Class Members will. vote on any: Class' settlement proposal. If75%: ofthose Class Members who vote (as described inJ FAQ18 and 19below) support a proposed. Settlement, Class Counsel will ask the Court. toa approyeit. The ultimate purpose ofthel Négotiation Class is to make settlement éasier to obtain. Yes.. This is a new use. of the Class" action mechanism under. Federal. Rule of Civil Procedure 23, reflecting the unique nature of the national opioids litigation. Unlike any mass litigation before, thousands of cities and counties nationwide are pursuing claims against major defendants., The goal is to reçover money to help fight the opioids epidemic, provide prevention. and treatment services  2. Ist this the first Negotiation Class Action?  going forward, and change Defendants' practices. 3. Why use a Class mechanism?  Joining all çities and counties together' as a Negotiation Class gives thèm maximum negotiating power, makes the negotiation- of comprehensive settlements à more. practiçal process, enables Defendants to. knowi the group with which they are negotiating, and énables Çlass Members. to vote  on resulting settlement offers.  4. Who are the Class Representatives?  The Court has authorized the following 49 counties and cities to serve as the Negotiation Class's Class Representatives: (1) County of Albany, New, York; (2) City of Atlanta, Georgia; (3) Bergen County, New Jersey; (4) City of Baton Rouge/Bast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; (5) Browàrd. County, Florida; (6) Camden County, New Jersey; (7) Cass County, North Dakota; (8). City of Chicago, Ilinois; (9). Cobb County, Georgia; (10): City of Concord, New: Hampshire; (11) Cumberland County, Maine; (12) City of Delray Beach, Florida; (13) Denver, Colorado; (14) Escambia County, Florida; (15) Essex County, New, Jersey; (16). County. of Fannin, Georgia; (17)Franklin County, Ohio; (18)Galyeston County, Texas; (19)County of Gooding, Idaho, (20)City of Grand Forks, North Dakota; (21). County. of Hennepin, Minnesota,, (22). City of Indianapolis, Indiana; (23) County of Jefferson, Alabama; (24). Jefferson County/City of Louisyille, Kentucky; (25)Jersey City,NewJersey; (26). Kanawha County, West Virginia; (27) King County, Washington; (28) City of Lakewood, Ohio; (29) City of Los Angeles, California; (30): City of., Lowell, Massachusetts; (31): City of Manchester, New. Hampshire; (32) Maricopa County, Arizona; (33) Mecklenburg County, North Carolina; (34) The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee; (35) Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; (36). Monterey County, California; (37) City of Norwalk, Connecticut; (38) County of Palm Beach, Florida; (39) Paterson City, New Jersey; (40) City of Phoenix, Arizona; (41). Prince Gèorge's County, Maryland; (42)Riverside County, California; (43)City of Saint Paul, Minnesota; (44)City ofRoanoke, Virginia; (45).County ofRockland, New York; (46)City and County of San Francisco, California; (47)County ofSmith, Texas; (48) County ofTulsa, Oklahoma; and (49) Wayne County, Michigan.  Questions? Vsitwww.ploldsNegptationClass.nto  Y2324v:04  4    5, Who are the Defendants?  The Court. has authorized the Negotiation Class to negotiate with. 13 Defendants (including their affiliates): (1) Purdue, (2) Cephalon, (3) Endo,; (4) Mallinckrodt, (5) Actavis, (6) Janssen, (7) McKesson, (8) Cardinal, (9) AmerisourçeBergen, (10) CVS. Rx Services, Inc.; (11): Rite-Aid Corporation, (12). Walgreens, and (13) Wal-Mart. The Negotiation Class is authorized to negotiate settlements with any ofthese 13Defendants, on any ofthe claims ori issues identified. below in FAQ 7,orother claims orissues arising out ofthes same factual prediçate. IfClass Counsel seek tonegotiate. for the Class with any other defendants, they can file a motion asking the Court to amend the Class  certification order.  6. Has a Class settlement been reached with Defendants yet?  No. No Class settlement. has been reached yet with any. Defendant. But the existence ofaN Negotiation Class makes. the possibility of Class settlement more. feasible because: a Defendant will khow the group with which it is negotiating. There is no. guarantee, however, that there will. be. a Class settlement and.: iti is possible that there will be settlements that. do not ençompass the Class, such as  settlements bétween one or more. Class Members ànd oné or more. Defendants.  THE CLASS CLAIMS AND ISSUES.  7. What claims and issues are certified for the Negotiation Class?  In this: Négotiation Class, the Court certified two federal Racketeer Influenced and Conupt Organizations Act("RICO)glaims and two federal Controlled Substances Actç"CSA")issues The RICO claims and the issues related to the CSA are similar across the. country and the Çlass. Thefirst RICO claim alleges that five. Defendants: misled. physicians. and the public, about the need for and addictiveness of prescription opioids, allinane efforttoincrease) sales.: The second. RICOclaim alleges that eight Defendants! ignored their responsibilities to report and. halt suspicious opioid sales, all in an effort to artificially. sustain andi increase federally-set) limits( (quotas) on opioid sales. The CSA issues allege that the CSA. required Defendants to créate systems to identify, suspend, and report unlawful opioid sales, and that Defendants failed to. meet those. obligations, As noted in FAQ5, abové, the Negotiation Class is authorized to negotiate Çlass settlements concerning these claims and issues oT other claims or issues- arising out of the same. factual predicate; However,; this Negotiation' Class. doés not involve. claims by, State governments against the Defendants and no Class settlement. willrelease or otherwisei intérferewith any State government's current ort future litigation: This' Negotiation Class concerns claims only. of counties. and: cities. You can read more about these. claims and issues in the Court's Memorandum Opinion certifying this Class, which is posted at  www.OpioidaNegotiationClass.info:  8. Has the Gourt decided any claims or issues?  No." TheC Court has not decided any Classwide claims or defenses on the merits and the Court will not fender any Classwide decisions on the merits of any claims asserted by the Class or individual Members of it. By establishing this Negotiation Class and issuing this notice, the Court is not. suggesting the Çlass would win or lose this' case. This Class has been certified for negotiation  purposes only.  Questions? Vsitwww.0ploldsNegotiationclass.nto  Y2325v,04  5    WHO ISIN THE CLASS  9. What entities are included in the Negotiation: Class?  Thel Negotiation Class is defined as:  All counties, parishes, and. boroughs (collectively, "counties"); and all incorporated places, including without limitation cities; towns; townships, villages, and municipalities (collectively A complete. current list of Class Members is available at www.OpioidsNegotiationClas.anto. The terms "counties" and "cities" are used only as shorthand.. The, Class includes political subdivisions with, other names, such. as parishes, villages, towns,, townships, etc. The list of Class Mémbers was devised primarily. from the U.S. Census Bureau- lists of governmental entities that provide serviçes toi theirresidents. Chéck the Cities and Counties lists posted on the Class website to 10. Are counties and cities with state court-filed actions considered part of the Yes. Counties and cities that suei in state court arel Members oft this Negotiation Class, with the option to opt out. However, nothing about Membership in the Negotiation Class interferes with the rights. ofany federal or state court plaintiffs toj proceed with their own cases for.l litigation, trial, ori individual settlement. Onlyi ifand when a Class settlement has been reached, has been approved by 75% oft the voting Class Members as described in FAQ 19, and has been approved by the. Court,. would Class Members lose their ability to1 proceed on their own, in éxchange for the settlément benefits that they 11, WII the. Negotiation: Class end the opioid litigation that my County or City has filed? Not now. and only if a Class settlement is later reached and approvéd. Your çounty's or city's Membership in thel Negotiation. Class will noti immediately affect any opioid suit it has filed, whether in federal or state court. It also will not stop your county, or city fromi filing or. pursuing a lawsuit, andi it, will not affect any scheduledhearings ort trialsi in anyl lawsuit. However, ifthereisaf final Class settlement, approved by the required 75% ofthe voting Class Members and by the Court, the final settlement will likely end: all other, opioids-related litigation brought by Class Members. In the meantime, you do not need to opt out of the Class to file, continué to prosécute; or settle your own: case, and you. may keep any settlement or judgment you obtain: If any çounty or city obtains a judgmént or. settlement with a Defendant before the Negotiation. Class- does, however, it will not receive additional compensation through any latér Negotiation' Class settlement. But by remainingin the Class, your county or city. does risk foregoing. its own lawsuit. (although. it.would. obtain money 12, How does the Negotiation Class affect other types of opioid plaintiffs that are not Thel Negotiation Class does not directly. affect the litigation or settlement ofthe claims of other types ofp plaintiffs, such as. Indian Tribes, third party payors, and others, that are proceeding in federal or state courts. These plaintiffs can organize themselves as. groups or. propose their own Classes, for  "cities").  The list may be. updated as the Court may order.  çonfirm whether you are a Negotiation Class Member.  Negotiation Class?  would receive.  from a Class settlement) ifa Çlass settlement. is reached. and approved..  counties or cities?  trial or settlement purposes.  Questions? Visit www.oplolasNegotationçlass.mro  Y2328v.04    THE NEGOTIATION CLASS PROCESS  13. Nowthat the Courthas approved this process, what will happen next?  The creation ofthe Negotiation Class has' these next stèps:  On Séptember 11,. 2019, Judge Polster, the federal judge overseeing all of the national On orb before Septembér 20,2019, Class Action Notice will be sent vial First-Class mail and posted to the Class website www.OpioideNegotiationÇlass.info to all Class Members.. Class Members have until November 22, 2019 to decidev whether toj participate or to opt out ofthe Class. Thisi is the "opt-out period." All Class Members are automatiçally includedi in the Çlass. If a Class Member wants to. participate, it does. not need to do anything at this point, Only Class Members that wish to. exclude themselves ("opt out") and not. participate int the. Class: must act: they must submit a copy of the enclosed Exclusion Request Form on orbefore November 22, 2019, using thei instructions in FAQ26. After thé close of thè opt-out period, the. Court will enter. an order confirming the Membership of the Çlass, saying wwho isi in and who is out ofthe Çlass, After that, the Class will operate if, and only if, one. or more of the Defendants wishés to negotiate with the Class as a wholethrough the Negotiation Class méchanism. Ifa proposed Class settlemènt is reached, the proposal will be submitted tot the entire. Class Membership for its approval or rejection in accordance with the voting formula (described inl FAQ: 18.and. 19:b below): Ifno proposed settlement is réached, the Class will not vote and 14. If my County or City chooses to participate In the Negotiation Class, how will it know All Negotiation Class Members-will6 be given advançe notice ofs any. Class settlement offer, including details oni its terms and conditions, and. they, will have an opportunity toj vote on. each settlement offer. Class Members will be able to. cast their vote securely,t through the Class website, which will establish avotingi identity and portal for each Class Member: Only Class settlements achieving 75% approval votes, by number, byallocation, and by population, oft the. litigating and non-litigating ClassMembers that vote (as described in FAQ 19) will be submitted to the Court; which will make. the final 15., Ifthere i5 al proposed Class settlement, does the Court still have to approve it? Yes. If there is a proposed settlement that is approved by 75% of the. voting Class Members, as described in FAQ 18a and 19, thé Court will review and decide whether to approve it, under the Class. action settiement approval process set forth in Federal Rulé of Civil Procedure 23(e). Generally, the Court will assess. whether any. settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. All applications for fees and' çosts also require court approval . under. Rule. 23 procedures; 16 tneroibaproposert: settlement and my County or Gity is included in the Negotiation Class, butitdisapproves of the settlement terms, can my County or City object tot the Yes. As a Negotiation Class Member, you- will be: entitled under Rule 23(e) to object to any settlement, even ifitl hasteceived approval fromi the Class. However, as described in FAQ27,you  opioids litigation, certified the Negotiation Class to go forward.  will: have no other role.  when there is a proposed Class settlement?  détermination ofs whether to approve the settlement.  (See.  htps/Apwplw.omeleduwhiaflephie23).  Settlement?  Questions? Visit. www.OpioldsNegotiationclass.into  Y2327v04  7    will likely not be able to exclude yourself from the Class at. that time. An objection explains your concerns to the Court for its considération but does not remoye you from the Class.  17. How long willl the Negotiation Class last?  The Negotiation Class will last for 5 years. from the. date it. is certified by. the Court. The Court certified the Çlass on September 11, 2019. and the: Negotiation Class will. last until September 11,2024. After that date; the Class will not exist as. an entity: with which a Defendant can negotiate, However, the Negotiation Class will continue to exist with regard. to: (1). any Class settlements presented to. the. Negotiation Class for a vote before that date, to: carry out. the voting. and. approval process; and (2) any Class settlements reached! beforethat date, to complete settlement administration  and enforcement.  VOTING  18. Ifthere is a proposed Class settlement, how will the voting be done?  Each Class Member will vote only once on any particular Çlass settlément proposal. The vote will simply be yes-or-no, in favor of or against the proposed. settlement. Class Members that do not vote will not be counted as either yes or no votes;. as with an election for government office in thel United States, the only votes that are counted aret those ofthes voters whoactually cast votes.: Class Members' votes. will be tabulated mechanically within. each applicable voting pool, to make sure that 75% of each pool isi ini favor ofthe proposed settlement before it is presented to the Court. The voting pools are described in FAQ 19. Voting tabulation does not require any effort by the Class Membèrs. The requirement of 75% support of voting. Class Members across the different. voting pools ensures that no settlement will go forward without a wide cross-section of support from cities and çouinties of all 19. Ift there is a proposed Class settlement, how many votes are needed to approve it? The agreement to be bound by. a supermajority. vote means that no settlement can. be reached that would. bind thel Negotiation Class without the approval of75% oft the voting Class Members, defined in several ways. To be binding, 75% of those voting. in each of the following six categories. must  sizes and interests.  approve al proposed. settlement:  75%. of the total number of voting Class Members that had filed suit as of June 14, 2019 ("litigating entities"). This number is based on all individual Class. Members who had suits 75% oft the. total number ofvoting Çlass Members that had not filed suit as of June 14, 2019 ('non-litigating éntities"). This numbér is based on all individual Class Members who had 75% of the total population of all voting Class Members that had filed suit as of June 14, 2019.. For this computation, the vote of the county or city is weighted according to its population, with each person in. a voting city and each person in a voting county equal to One' vote. Thus, by way of example, ifa county votes yes and has aj populàtion of 20,000, and a city within the county votes yes andi has aj population of10,000, the county'svotei is weighted as 20,000 votes in favor, and: the city's vote is recorded as 10,000 votes in favor. The population for each County or City will bel based on current census data. The current data is presented on thé Class website, www.OpioidsMegotiationClass.anto. Individual residents in this category may be counted twice, once as a resident of a municipality, and once as a  on filei regardless of size, sot that each voting entity has one vote;  not filed: suit, regardless of size, sO. that each voting entity has one vote;  resident. ofa county;  Questions? Vaitwww.0ploideNegotiationclass.nio  Y2328V.04  8    75% oft thetotal population of all voting Class Members that had not filed suit as ofJune 14, 2019.. For this computation,. the vote of the county or city: is weighted according to.its population, with each personi in a voting city and each person ins a voting county equal to one vote. Thus, by way of example, ifa county votes and has a population: of 20,000, and a city within the county votes yes and has aj population of 10,000, the county' s vote is weighted as 20,000 votes in favor,: and the city's vote is recorded as 10,000. votés in favor. Again, the population fore each County or City will bél based on current census data. The current data is presented on the Class website, www.OpioidsNegotiationlass.nfo, Individual. residents in this category. may be counted twice; once- as a resident of a municipality, and once as a 75% of the litigâting Class. Members casting votes, weighted by their settiement fund allocations as shown at the Allocation. Map posted at ploidmegaliationchasinto, and 75% of the non-litigating Class Members: casting votes, weighted by their settlement fund. allocations- as shoyn: at the Allocation Map. posted at POGREOMRORGAsNO, For. purposes of counting votes, only votes cast. will be considered. In order for a ptoposed settlement tol be binding oni the] Negotiation Class, 75%ofthose Class Members. who cast votes ine each. ofthesé six categories must bei in favor. No settlement will bes submitted tot the Court forf final approval unless 75% oft those yoting in each of the six categories are in favor: No counfy or city that is not a Class Member as oft the. deadliné for a yote. on aj proposal will1 be àllowed to: vote on that proposal.  resident of a county;  ALLOCATION OF CLASS SETTLEMENTFINDS  20. Ift there is a Class settlement, how will my County or City's share of the settiement be  determined?  Any Class settiement: funds will be distributed in threé steps:  Step: Each county's share of the settlément will be distributed in accordance with an "allocation model." The allocation model. uses thrée factors, based. on reliable, detailed, and objective national data, to determine the share of a settlement fund that each county will receive.. These factors addrèss the most critical causes and effects oft the opioids crisis, and are each. weighted equally (1/3-1/3-1/3): (1) the amount of opioids distributedi within thei county, (2) the number of opioid deaths that occurred ini the county; and (3)the number of people who suffer opioid use disorder in the county. This model is designéd. not to favor either small or largé counties based solely. on population: Ultimately, thé model llocatessettlement funds inj proportion to. where the opioid crisis has çaused actual harm. Step. 2: Counties and their constituent cities, towns, and boroughs may distribute the funds. allocated to'the. çounty among all ofthej jurisdictionsi in any manner they choose, Ifthe county and cities cannot agree on! how to allocate the funds, the Class website réflects a default allocation that will apply. The default allocation formula uses historical federal data showing how the specific çounty and the cities within it have made opioids-related expenditures in the past. Any of the affected jurisdictions may Step 3: Ifthe default allocation is used and a city's share is less than $500; then that amount will instead be. distributed to the county in which the: city lies to allow practical application of the abatement remedy. Affected cities çould seek recovery through intra-county allocation described in Step 2, or from the. Class Members' Special Needs Fund (see. FAQ:24). In the rare circumstance that ac city. with a share of less than $500 lies in a county; that does not have a. county. goyernment, the amount would instead. go to the Class Members' Special Néeds Fund, and Class members could seek: Furherinformation about the allocationi formulas and their data sources are available at the Class website.  ask a Special Master to apply a different formula.  recovery from that Fund.  Questions? Visit www.oploldsNegotationclass.nto  Y2328v.04  9    21 What happens if a county and its constituent Cities make different decisions about Ifa county and all of its. constituent cities remain in the Class; each entity's share will be. Ifac county remains int the Class, but one or more cities within the County are noti in the Class, there are a variety ofways that a Class. settlement might address that situation, butitis possible that a Class settlement would require that thè County's allocation be reduced.. Ifa county is not in the Class, but cities within that county rémain in thé Class, there are a variety of ways a Class settlement might address that situation.. One possibility is that a city. would receive no direct monetary allocation because its county. has opted out, but thatito could seek monetary relief through the Special Neéds Fund (seel FAQ.24). Ifa settlement provides a' city no possibility. of monetary relief because its county has opted. out,: Class Counsel anticipates the city would not bèrequired to release its claims. against the settling Defendant. 22. lfthere is a settlement between a Defendant and a State or States, what impact will this Negotiation, Class haveon the division of monies between a State and the cities The Negotiation Class process does not interfere with al Defendant's) ability to settle directly with one or more States. Ifa Defendant réachés a settlement directly with a State, nothing about this Negotiation Class process would. afféct the distribution of those settiement funds between the State and its own cities or counties.. The Court has explicitly ordered that the. Class'sl lawyers not involve themselves or the Class in the process ofallocating monies secured by States between themselvesa and 23. Will Negotiation Class Reproscntatives receive anything more than other Class Negotiation Class Representatives: doi not receive préferential treatment under any sèttlement simply for serving as Class Representatiyes. Theirallocation will be calculated inj precisely thé same manner as every other Class Member's.. However, they can. apply to the Court for reimbursement of costs and expenses inçurred by reason. of serving as Class Representatives. Also, courts often award, a modest amount to. Class Representatives, called an inçentive or serviçe award; so as to ençourage Çlass Representatives. to" step forward on behalf of others: Any such awards are subject to Class  staying int the Class?  determined as explainedinFAQ20.  and counties within the State?  their counties and cities. Members?  notiçe and Court approval,  24. What i5 the Special Needs Fund?  Fifteen percent (15%) of any Class settlement fund. will be put into. the "Special Needs Fund:" Any Class Member may. apply for a distribution from the Special Needs Fund: (1)torecoveri its çosts of litigating its own opioids lawsuit, if that case was filed before June 14, 2019; and/or. (2) to obtain additional relief for any local impact oft the opioids crisis that ist not captured by the Çlass Member's allocation. Applications will be made to and approved by a çourt-appointed Special Master, on a case-by-case basis. Any unawarded amount remaining in this Special Needs Fund would revert to!  the Class,  YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS  25. Can my county or city exclude itself from the Negotiation Class?  Yes. You have a one-time opportunity to exclude your county or city from the Class and you: must do so before November 22, 2019. You must follow the procedure set forth in FAQ 26 below. to  Questions? Visit www.0ploldsNegotationÇlass.nto  Y23210v04  10    exclude your çounty or city.. As explained in FAQ 27, you. will likely not be given- a secord opportunity to exclude your çounty. or. city from the Class if a settlement is later reached and. you  should not count on such an opportunity being availablè at that time:  26. How does mys county or city, exclude tself from the Negotiation: Class?  You may exclude your çounty or city ("opt out") by's signing and sending, either by email or by first-  class U.S. mail, the enclosed Exclusion. Request Form:  If submitted by email; the form must be sent to info@OpicidsNegotitionClassinfo onor Ifs submitted by mail, the. form must be postmarkèd on or before Novembèr 22, 2019 and  before November 22, 2019. sent by first-class U,S. mail to:  NPOI Litigation P:O. Box 6727 Portland; OR 97228-6727.  The Exclusion Request Form: must be signed by an authorized official or employee oft the county or cityi itself, under pénalty. of perjury pursuant to 28U.S.C. $ 1746, andi iss subject to verification by: the Court. Ifyoul exçlude your county. or city from the Negotiation Class, your county or city will not be bound by any. Orders or Judgments regarding the Çlass, and' it will have no right to share in any 27 Ifmy county or city staysint the Negotiation Class, can it exclude itself laterifit doesn't Not under thé current Court Order. The Court's Order certifying the Negotiation Class provides only: one opportunity for a county or city to excludei itselffrom the Class. The exclusion deadline ends on November 22, 2019, If'a settlement is reached and proposed to the. Class for its approval, Class Members who do not support the' settlement. may (1). vote against it and/or, (2) if the settlement is nonetheless approved by, the Class votes, file objections with the Court. Rule. 23. permits a court to offer a second opportunity for Çlass Members to opt out'when a settlemênt is proposed, but thel Rule does not require the Court to give Class Members a second opportunity to opt out. In this. case, itis anticipated that the Court will not give Çlass Members a second opportunity to opt out.: Therefore, Class Members should not rely on that possibility. Class Members should expect that there will be  settlément reached by the Class.,  likea proposed.scttement?  no opportunity to opt out of the Class after November 22, 2019:  THELAWYERS REPRESENTING THE CLASS:  28. Who are the Class Counsel?  The Court has authorized. the following six lawyers tojointly represent thel Negotiation Class; Jayne Conroy and. Christopher A. Seeger are Co-Lead Negotiation Class Counsel and Gerard Stranch, Louise Rènne, Mark Flessner; and Zachary Carter are Negotiation Class Counsel: Each of these six  lawyers represents only cities or countiesi in Opioids-related litigation.  29 How do Class Counsel get paid?  Class' Counsel will apply to the Court for approyal of fees' and costs under Rule 23(h). As a Class Member,youwill: receiver noticea and have an opportunity to object to any such application. The Court may. appoint fee committees to make recommendations of any fee awards, to. avoid dupliçation of payment, andt to ensure appropriate compensation oft those whosé efforts provided a common benefit, The Court will make the final decision about all fées paid out oft the Class's recovery to any lawyer.  Questions? Vistwww.0ploiasNegotationClass.nfo  Y23211v.04  11    30. Undert this proposal, what happens to my County or City's current fee agrcement with The. current: fee agreement that a county. or city has with its. outside counsel remains in effect. Membership in the Negotiation Class does not change. that.. In the event of any settlement that achieves Class and Court approval, there would be a" "Private Attorneys Fund" from which outside counsel for Class Members that had signed retainer agrèements for opioid epidemic-related litigation before June 14, 2019 could apply for fees and costs in lieu of any current fee agreèment, That would be a voluntary decision between the county. or city and' its outsidé counsel. A total. of up to 10% (maximum) of any approved, Class settlement amount will be held. in: the Private Attorneys Fund. Any unawarded amount. remaining in this Fund would révert to the Class. The Court must approve  outside counsel?  all payments from this Fund.  GETTING MORE INFORMATION  31, How can my County or Gity keep up with what's going on in this case?  Pertinent news and information will be posted at the, Class website, www.OpioidgNegotationclass.anto on an ongoing basis. As a Class Member, you also will have the opportunity: to sign up, through. the Class website, for email notices alerting you to the fact that  new information has been posted to the Class website.  DONOT WRIEORCALLTHECOURTORTHE CLERK'SOFFICE FOR INFORMATION  DATE: September 11, 2019,  Questions? Visit ww.0pioloNegotationclass.nto  Y23212v.04  12    4539000676042"  IFYOU WANT TO EXCLUDE YOUR ÇOUNTY OR CITY YOU MUST ACT BY3 NOVEMBER 22, 2019 EXCLUSION REQUEST FORM  Read this page carefully then turn tol Page 2 if you want to sign and send  Complète this form ONLA if your County or City does NOT want to remain a Class Member and does not wart to share in any. potential negotiated Class settlement. Ify your County or City doés not complète. and submit this. form; it will be deemed to be a Class Member so long as iti isa County or Cityin, theUnited States ast those terms are described in the Class Notice and is on the list  ofClass Members found at AoANgNwCe  UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERNDISTRICT OF, OHIO  Inrel NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATBLITIGATION Class Notice Administrator NPOLitigation P.O.I Box 6727 Portland, OR 97228-6727 Déar Class Notice Administrator:  117-md-2804(DAP)  My County or City. does. NOT want to. be a mèmber. of the Negotiation Class certified in thè In re National. Prescription Opiate Litigation.. Iunderstand that by completing the information requested on page 2, signing, and submitting a copy. oft this form by email (to the émail address on page 2) sent: on or before. November. 22, 2019 OR by. first-class U.S. mail (to the mailing address On: page 2) post- marked on or before November 22, 2019,Iam opting my County. or City out oft the Negotiation" Çlass and it will NOT! be a Class Member. Iunderstand that by. timely submitting this form, my" County. or City is foregoing the right to. share. in any. Class settlement. that may be obtained. I understand that my County or City is NOT guaranteed. an opportunity to' opt back'ini ifthere is a Class settlement, so this is ouf final deçision. Ia also understand that by opting out; my County. or City will not be bound Iunderstand thati if my jurisdiction is a Class Member and wants to remain a Class Member, itdoes not need to. do anything now., Iunderstand thatIshould NOT return this Exclusion Request Form if Iu understand that, if I have any. questions, I may contact. Class Counsel at 1-877-221-7468, or visit, www.OpioidsNegotiationClassinfo BEFORE I mail this form to you and BEFORE  by any.judgment entered as. part of any Class settlement."  myjurisdiction wants. to remain a Class Member.  November: 22, 2019.  TURNTOPAGE: 21 IF. YOUWANTTOSIGNI ENCLUSIONOFTOUT CFORM  AND. FOR EMAIL. AND MAILING ADDRESSES  Y9181v v.01  PAGE 1    4539000876042  IFYOUWANTTOEXCLUDE YOUR COUNTY ORC CITY YOU: MUST. ACT BY NOVEMBER2,2019 EXCLUSION REQUEST FORM Read Informationon) Page 1carefully before signing  Having madmdmdmletwmsn onj page l,theCounty or City (circléone) entitled  in the State of  hereby excludes itself  from the Negotiation Class certified by the United States District Court in the. Northem District of Ohio in In re. National. Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL 2804. Under pehalty of perjury and in accordance with 28 U.S.C. $ 1746,1 Ideclare thatIam an official or employee authorized tot take legal  action on behalf of my County or City.  Signature: Print name: Title:  City or County Represented:  (Cirçle one); City/County  Address: City: Phone: Date:  State:  Zip Code:  Email:  BY-NOVEMBER 22, 2019  EMAILTO:  OR SEND BY.  FIRST CLASS. MAIL1 TO; NPOLitigation P.O. Box 6727 Portland; OR 97228-6727  mtogoplordsNegouationclassinto  Ye182v.01  PAGE 2    NPOLitigâtion PO1 Box 6727, Portland, OR: 97228-6727.  4539000876042* 000 00071450 00000000 0001 0008 008941 INS:00' ChiefLegal Officer MACONCOUNTY POBOX288 FRANKLINNC: 28744-0288  This Page Intentionally Left Blank    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019  DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Board of Commissioners  SUBJECT MATTER: Discussion concerning Macon County Water  Resources  COMMENTSRECOMMENDATION:  Chairman Tate would like to share with the Board of Commissioners his thoughts and concerns regarding Macon County's water resources.  Attachments Agenda Item 11A  Yes XNo    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019  DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Economic Development  SUBJECT MATTER: Appalachian Growers Lease Expansion  COMMENTSRECOMMENDATION:  Appalachian Growers has applied to occupy Unit A (7360 SF) in the Business Development Center, as they have outgrown their current 1000 SF space in Unit D. They anticipate increasing their job numbers accordingly: Original 3 year projections call for 7 FT and 3 PT positions. With the expanded space they anticipate being able to grow to 12 FT and 14 PT  positions respectively.  Attachments Agenda Item 11B  Yes X No    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019  DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Human Resources SUBJECT MATTER: 2020. Holiday Schedule COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:  Mike Decker, Director ofHuman Resources, will present the proposed 2020  Holiday Schedule to the Board for consideration.  Attachments Agenda Item 11C  X Yes  No    Wlacon County  ON COU  CARDY  Macon County 2020 Holiday Schedule Observance Date January 1 January 20 April 10 May 25 July 3 September 7 November 11 November 26: &27 December 24, 25828  Holiday New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas  Day of Week Wednesday Monday Friday Monday Friday Monday Wednesday Thursday/Friday Thursday/Friday Monday  NOTE: Observance dates follow North Carolina Office of State Human  Resources schedule  MACON COUNTYCOURTHOUSEANNEX PHONE 828-349-2000  51 WEST MAIN: STREET  FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA28734  FAX:828-349-2400    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: N/A SUBJECT MATTER:  Presentation and funding request regarding  International Agriculture Study Trip to Denmark COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:  Jenny Collins, FHS Agricultural Teacher, will discuss the upcoming trip to Denmark, in addition to the fundraising efforts which have helped to make it possible. In addition, Ms. Collins will request a donation from the Macon County Board ofCommissioners, which will be placed towards the Denmark  Study Trip.  Attachments Agenda Item 11D  X - Yes  No    International Agriculture Study Trip:  Denmark  Purpose ofthe trip:  To unite Agricultural students from Western North Carolina with Agricultural students in Denmark; to allow these students to understand cultures, and advance personal growth.  Objectives:  1. Giving a presentation to three different Agricultural colleges. Our presentations will consist of our culture in America and in Western North Carolina, in turn they will present their culture to us. 2. Visiting the capital of Denmark - Copenhagen. We explore their culture by riding on a Viking ship, taking a bicycle ride through the 3. Homestays at different farms to immerse ourselves in the Danish 4. Flying on a plane-10 out of the 15 students going have never flown  city and touring a castle.  culture. before. Cost:  $2,200 per person-includes: food, airfare, charter bus and  accommodations  Total cost for 5 chaperones and 15 students = $44,000  We have raised $26,270  Upcoming fundraisers: Haunted Corn Maze, Chicken boxes, Jaxon's, Sonic and Zaxby's night.    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: N/A needed for FHS Athletic Facilities COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:  SUBJECT MATTER: Presentation regarding funding assistance  Bobby Bishop, FHS Varsity Softball Coach and Kyle Barrington, FHS Varsity Wrestling Coach will request funding assistance from the Board of Commissioners to make improvements at each of their respective sports  facilities  Attachments Agenda Item 11E  Yes  XNo    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARTMENT/AGENCY:NIA SUBJECT MATTER: Consent Agenda COMMENTSRECOMMENDATION:  12A. Minutes of the October 8, 2019 & July 9, 2019 Regular meeting, 12B. Rejection of Bid Request No. 4310 In Car System and Body  July 30, 2019 Continued Session  Cameras  I 12C. Budget Amendments #101-111  12D. Tax Releases in the Amount of $608.36 for the month of  October  12E. Tax Office Monthly Report  Attachments Agenda Item 12A-12E  X Yes  No    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  October 8, 2019 MINUTES  Chairman Tate called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. All Board Members, the County Manager, Deputy Clerk, Finance Director, County Attorney, members of the news media and interested citizens ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Beale reminded those in attendance that the Veterans Stand Down would take place on October 10, 2019 at the Robert C.C Carpenter Building. Commissioner Shields asked for everyone to remember the family of Mr. Lee Whitaker, a Macon County Veteran, and long-time leader in the Macon County School System, who recently passed away. Chairman Tate personally thanked the Planning Board for making the effort to hold their MOMENT OF SILENCE: Chairman Tate asked those in attendance to observe  were present.  monthly meetings within our local communities.  ai moment of silence. PUBLIC HEARING:  PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Diane Dodge requested that the Board of Commissioners reconsider their decision to not require camouflaging on the telecommunication tower which was recently approved at 575 CR Cabe Road. Chairman Tate reiterated the fact that he did not vote for camoutlaging because requested for the Board of Commissioners to consider making repairs to the Greenway. Ms. Kirkland then gave the board a brief presentation with her suggestions as to how the traffic congestion problem at the Wells Grove Rd. and Clarks Chapel Rd. intersection could be addressed. Commissioner Beale informed her that the North Carolina Department of Transportation has been made aware of this issue and is currently looking for solutions. Paul Maynard provided the Board of Commissioners with an update on the Freedom House Outreach Program. The goal of this program, according to Maynard, is to give individuals freedom from drug addiction. Mr. Maynard has been running the Freedom Addiction Ministry Program for approximately six months. The Freedom House is located off of Love Street, and currently has five residents  he has never seen a good camouflaging product.  Narelle Kirkland again  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 1 of10    who are recovering from addiction. Mr. Maynard stated that he realized there would be some resistance to this program, but because of it, the community would be a safer place. Commissioner Beale informed Mr. Maynard that "No Wrong Door" located on Thomas Heights would be having Peer to Peer Counseling Sessions every Saturday in October at 9:00 am and invited him to attend. Dr. San Ho Choi thanked the board for their support of the libraries in Macon County and shared a personal experience with the board of how  libraries had influenced him during childhood.  ADDITIONS, ADJUSTMENTS TO AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to adjust and approve the agenda, as follows:  To add a second appointment to the Macon County Planning Board Toa add Vaya Funding Resolution as Agenda Item #9B under Reports and  under Agenda Item # 13 Appointments.  Presentations  REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS:  9A. Region A Broadband Update: Sarah Thompson, Executive Director of the Southwestern Commission provided the board with an update on their broadband expansion efforts in Western North Carolina. Ms. Thompson thanked the Board of Commissioners for their "taking matters into their own hands" referring to the September 10, 2019 vote to grant broadband funding to the Town of Highlands and "Little T" Broadband, if legally permissible. Ms. Thompson went on to say that the Southwestern Commission views broadband availability as critical infrastructure in Region A and as a consequence has Region A has broken their broadband efforts down into two phases, phase I which is now complete, consisted of demand aggregation for Region A which highlighted unserved and underserved areas. As part of phase I the Southwestern Commission also encouraged counties in the region to create Broadband Committees to further study unserved and underserved areas within their communities. Phase II, according to Ms. Thompson, will consist of identifying all vertical assets in the region. Aside from identifying these vertical assets, information including the ability of each tower to provide Co-location will be provided as well. Essentially, both phase I and phase II efforts have been geared toward making it easier for providers to enhance or expand The Southwestern Commission, according to Ms. Thompson, has made themselves available to assist providers with grant writing, should they decide to pursue funding opportunities from the State. While some progress has been  made it a top priority.  broadband coverage within the region.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 2 of 10    made, certain obstacles still stand in the way of broadband expansion. Today continues to be more expensive to run fiber in the mountains due to the topography and there is less potential for return on investment due to the less dense population of Region A when compared to more urban areas. In closing Ms. Thompson reminded the board that a Broadband Workshop would be held 9B. Consideration of VAYA Resolution: Shelly Foreman, Regional Representative with VAYA Health, requested for the Board of Commissioners to consider approving a resolution titled "Resolution in Support offunding to meet the Mental Health ntellectua/Developmenta. Disabiities, and Substance Use Disorder Service Needs of the Citizens of Macon County." Ms. Foreman stated that over the last four years VAYA alone has had $48 Million dollars cut from its indigent fund by the General Assembly and another $9M has been proposed in the coming budget. Ms. Foreman reminded the board that 100% of VAYA indigent care funding goes back into the community. Ms. Foreman stated the cumulative effect of these funding reductions will have a significant impact on what services will be available to those in our community without insurance. Ms. Foreman went on to say that there has been some "good movement" recently, with respect to attention being brought to the funding reductions, as the VAYA Commissioner Advisory Board and all six counties in the west, with the exception of Macon, have passed resolutions requesting the state to reconsider funding reductions as well as funding formulas used for mental health. Representative Corbin, as well as the House Appropriations Chair Josh Dobson have been made aware of the negative impact these funding reductions Commissioner Beale stated that he appreciated the candor of Representative Josh Dobson, citing a recent Macon County News Article where Mr. Dobson was quoted saying; "they had just missed it" referring to the proposed funding reductions in Mental Health. Commissioner Beale went on to say that recent changes to the mental health funding formula will devastate Macon County as well as all counties in the far west. Commissioner Beale made the motion to approve the resolution titled Resolution in Support of funding to meet the Mental Health melecma/Deelepmema. Disabilities, and Substance Use Disorder Service Needs of the Citizens of Macon County." Commissioner Shields seconded this motion. Commissioner Tate stated that he had discussed this resolution with Representative Corbin last week and while he stands behind the gist of this resolution and restoring mental health funding, he does take issue with the way the resolution was written, and thus could not support it at this time. The motion to approve the resolution failed 2-3 with commissioners  at Southwestern Community College on October 25th,  could have on the far west according to Ms. Foreman.  Tate, Gillespie and Higdon opposing.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 3 of10    OLD BUSINESS  10A. Greenway Connector Project: Jack Morgan informed the Board of Commissioners that the North Carolina Department of Transportation had offered to provide 70% of the funding required for the Greenway Connection Project. The project cost is estimated to be $70,000 as of September 10, 2019. The Greenway Connection Project will join the northern and southern portions of the Greenway by placing a 10 ft. wide connection under the Town Bridge in East Franklin, as shown on the map provided to the board by Mr. Morgan. Both the cost estimate and map are attached (Attachments 182) and hereby made a part of these minutes. County Manager Roland informed the board that all the NCDOT was requesting at this time was for. the county to affirm their desire to be the lead agency on this project. Following this affirmation, Mr. Morgan would be able to work with the NCDOT to draft an agreement which will be brought back before the board at a later date. Commissioner Gillespie made the motion to designate Macon County as the lead agency on the Greenway Connector Project, and the motion was seconded by Commissioner 10B. Update on Macon Middle School RFQ for Architectural Services:Todd Gibbs, on behalf of the Macon County Central Office, informed the Board that the seven member selection committee (comprised of Terry Bell, Todd Gibbs, Fred Goldsmith, Tracy Tallent, Jack Morgan, Gary Shields and Scott Maslin) established to evaluate responses to the Request for Qualifications issued for architectural services at the Macon Middle School Renovation Project would like to recommend SGA Narmour Wright as the Chief Architect for the MMS renovation project. Five responses to the Request for Qualifications were submitted and evaluated by the selection committee. Of those five responses three were selected for interview. Following the interviews, SGA Narmour Wright was felt by the committee to be the most qualified firm. Commissioner Shields said he felt the committee had taken a very clear minded approach in making this selection. Commissioner Beale who had discussed the proposal with Mr. Morgan and Commissioner Shields felt that the recommended firm was very experienced in this line of work. Commissioner Shields made a motion to approve the selection committee's recommendation of SGA Narmour Wright to provide architectural services for the Macon Middle School Renovation Project and authorize county representatives to begin contract negotiations with this firm contingent upon approval of the same by the Macon County School Board. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner 10C. Revision to SCC Paving Agreement: County Manager Roland informed the board that the Southwestern Community College Paving Agreement which was previously approved by the Board of Commissioners listed the incorrect  Higdon. Motion passed unanimously.  Beale and passed unanimously.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 4 of10    Chairperson as the signatory for SCC. This comes following a change in the Chairmanship of the Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees from Terry Bell to Lambert G. Wilson. The manager stated that the signatory for SCC and the date of the agreement were the only changes made. A motion was made to approve the revised agreement by Commissioner Gillespie, seconded by Commissioner Shields. The motion passed unanimously. A copy of the agreement is attached (Attachment 3) and is hereby made a part of these  minutes. NEW BUSINESS  11A. Mainspring Request for temporary use of County Property: Jason Meader of Mainspring Conservation and Trust requested permission to use county owned property on Siler Road to. access the adjoining property which Mainspring recently purchased, formerly known as the Dills Tract, as they are wishing to make property improvements. The County Manager informed the board that in speaking with the county attorney this permission could be granted in the form of an agreement rather than a temporary easement. Commissioner Beale requested that Mainspring proceed with caution when using heavy equipment to improve their property, paying particular attention to the sewer line and the sewer taps which were installed as part of the Cartoogechaye Sewer Line Project. Mr. Meader informed the board that the sewer line had been previously identified in a survey and they were very aware of its location. Commissioner Gillespie asked what the anticipated duration of the project would be to which Mr. Meader responded two-three weeks assuming good weather conditions. Commissioner Gillespie made a motion to authorize the County Attorney to proceed with developing an agreement and upon completion, further authorizing the County Manager to execute the agreement to give Mainspring Conservation and Trust permission for temporary use of County Property to access the adjoining parcel for the purpose of making property improvements. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shields 11B. Fire District Change Request: Warren Cabe provided the Board with a map illustrating a request from the owners of four parcels of property on Sunrise Ridge Road, located off of Sanders road to change their fire department response area from West Macon Fire and Rescue to Clarks Chapel Fire and Rescue. Both the map and letter illustrating this request have been attached (Attachments 485) and are hereby made a part of these minutes. Mr. Cabe stated that both Fire Departments were in agreement with this change as these properties were more easily accessible by Clarks Chapel Fire and Rescue. This issue has come to light following development in this area which occurred after the service maps had been drawn and adopted. Mr. Cabe went on to say that the protection class would remain the same for these properties, but the  and passed unanimously.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 5 of10    change to the Clarks Chapel Fire District would result in a slightly higher service fee to the properties. The property owners however, were aware of this service fee increase and were willing to accept it. Mr. Cabe stated that he was requesting approval of the map change sO it could then be sent to the Office of the State Fire Marshall for approval. Commissioner Higdon made a motion to approve the map change as presented. Commissioner Gillespie seconded this 11C. Review: of Fire Department Contracts: Warren Cabe informed the Board that Macon County's current contracts with the Volunteer Fire Departments which went into place in 2014 were in need of review. In the coming months, Macon County Emergency Management will be reviewing these contracts, looking for needed changes. Mr. Cabe is in hopes the revised contracts will be ready for review by the Board of Commissioners in January. The changes according to Mr. Cabe, will address things such as verbiage changes, changes to personnel standards which are no longer valid following changes at the state level, and potentially offering some type of benefits to 11D. Nantahala Health Foundation Grant Request: Permission was requested by Warren Cabe for Macon County Emergency Management to apply to the Nantahala Health Foundation for grant funding. The Nantahala Health Foundation is the funding arm of the Dogwood Trust which was established following the purchase of Mission Health by HCA. The grant request would be for $100,150 and would not require a funding match. If received, funding would be used to update laptop computers in trucks, purchase an additional cardiac monitor, update reporting software and update pediatric assessment tools. Mr. Cabe stated that Macon County Emergency Management has been very successful in grant requests such as this in the past. Commissioner Higdon made a motion to approve the grant request for Macon County Emergency Management to the Nantahala Health Foundation. Motion was 11E. Appointment of new Tax Administrator: Richard Lightner informed the Board that he would be retiring on December 16, 2019 after 35 years of leading the Macon County Tax Department. Mr. Lightner recommended that Abby Braswell be appointed as tax administrator, effective upon his retirement to fill the remainder of his term which expires on July. 1, 2021. Mrs. Braswell has served 15 years in the Macon County Tax Office and has obtained certifications as both an appraiser and tax administrator. County Manager Roland complimented Mr. Lightner for the excellent job he has done in leading the Macon County Tax Office for the past 35 years, including the succession planning that has went into recommending his, successor. Commissioner Beale made a motion to appoint Abby Braswell as tax administrator, effective upon  motion and the. motion passed unanimously.  volunteer fireman. No action was taken.  seconded by Commissioner Shields and passed unanimously.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 6 of10    Richard Lightner's retirement on December 16, 2019 for the remainder of his current term which expires on July 1, 2021. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shields. Mrs. Braswell then approached the board to express her gratitude to Mr. Lightner for providing her with the tools necessary to succeed as a tax administrator. Mrs. Braswell stated that she has an excellent team in the Macon County Tax Office and will gladly accept this position. The motion made by Commissioner Beale and seconded by Commissioner Shields 11F. 2019 Tax Software Update: Richard Lightner informed the Board that the Tax Department's operating software was in need of replacement and that he was requesting authority to move forward with a request for proposals for a replacement system. According to Mr. Lightner, the current software was developed in the late 1970's. in Orange County North Carolina and purchased by the Macon County Tax Department in 1982. Today, only four counties in North Carolina remain on the operating software including Macon and Jackson, as it' is outdated and becoming increasingly harder and more expensive to maintain. Last year alone, approximately $63,000 was spent in maintenance costs, on the aging tax software. Commissioner Beale asked Mr. Lightner for his best estimate on the new software. cost? According to Lightner, a new tax operating software can be purchased for $350,000 to $400,000 which can be paid over time, and includes an initial payment as well as annual maintenance çosts thereafter of approximately, $60,000 per year. Mr. Lightner stated that it was very important to perform the tax software upgrade at the beginning of a reappraisal cycle which we are currently in, so a full conversion of the software will have taken place prior to the year of the next revaluation. Otherwise two separate software systems would have to be run simultaneously during the revaluation which would be extremely difficult. Commissioner Beale commended Mr. Lightner on the savings. brought to Macon County over the years thanks to an efficient Macon County Tax Office. Commissioner Gillespie made a motion to authorize Mr. Lightner to move forward with a Request for Proposals for new tax operating software, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Beale and passed unanimously. Finance Director Lori Hall reminded the Board that funds for this purchase had not been budgeted in FY 19-20' and this would need to be addressed prior 11G. Community Care Clinic Service Contract: The County Manager informed the Board that the Agreement for Services with the Community Care Clinic was simply memorializing the funding which the Board voted to provide the clinic in September. "In exchange for the funding we provide to them they will provide medical services to low income individuals within the community as stated in the contract" said Roland. The Agreement to Provide Medical Care Services to Low Income Individuals has been attached (Attachment 6) and is  and passed unanimously.  to selecting a proposal.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 7 of10    hereby made a part of these minutes. Commissioner Beale made a motion to approve the agreement as presented; the motion was seconded by 11H. Reject Bid request No. 4310-09: The County Manager requested for the Board to reject Bid No. 4310-09 for In Car and Body Camera Systems. According to the Manager, the bid received did not provide the county with important information which. was specified in the County's bid request. County Attorney Chester Jones stated that he felt the county did not have to reject the bid, as it did not meet the standards and thus was not a qualifying bid. No 11I. Frank Myatt Occupancy Tax Penalty Waiver Request: Finance Director Lori Hall presented a request from Frank Myatt, owner of the Carolina Motel to waive occupancy tax penalties assessed upon the Carolina Motel in the amount of$ $930. A motion was made by Commissioner Shields to waive the penalty amount of $930 assessed upon Carolina Motel for good cause shown. Motion Prior to discussing the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Beale asked the County Attorney if any progress had been made towards disbursing funds to those entities for Broadband expansion as approved by the Board in September, pending legal review? The County Attorney informed Commissioner Beale that considerable research has béen undertaken on this topic and while the door had not yet been closed, we have ran into some difficulties. Commissioner Beale requested for the County Attorney to send him an email outlining his concerns sO he could present it next Thursday in Raleigh and hopefully. have the concerns addressed. The County Attorney said he would be happy to share  Commissioner Shields and passed unanimously.  action was taken by the Board.  was seconded by Commissioner Beale and passed unanimously.  his conçerns in closed session if the Board desired.  CONSENT AGENDA: Upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Gillespie, the board voted unanimously to approve the items on the consent agenda as follows: (A)the minutes of the September 10, 2019 regular meeting (B) Budget Amendment # 74 South Macon Elementary School Project Transfer $17,929 from project contingency for purchase of Playground Equipment. (C) the following budget amendments: #75 EMS Grant Received from Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation $50,000; #76 EMS Grant received from Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to purchase 3 power lift systems for front line ambulances $69,955 #77 Health Department Opioid/RCORP Grant $60,000; #78 Health Department using Medicaid Cost Settlement funds to cover purchase of computers, replenishing contingency money used for Smart Start $12,000 #79 Social Services increase in allocation Crisis Funds $9,268: #80 Solid Waste Moving money for insurance settlement  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 8 of10    $516. #81 Health Department rolling unexpended ECU Funds into Current FY $12,338 (D) #84 Reverse appropriating economic development fund balance for Highlands Performing Arts Center that was approved on August 13, 2019 ($30,000)#85 Appropriate general fund balance for Highlands Performing Arts Center $30,000; Authorize County Manager to enter into appropriate agreement for disbursement of funds to Highlânds Performing Arts Center (E) Tax releases for month of September in the amount of $2,166.34 (F) Tax Office Monthly Report (September) (G) Macon County Public Health billing guide and fee changes for FY 19-20'. (H) Brantley Construction Change Order #2 South APPOINTMENTS: Commissioner Gillespie indicated that there were currently two vacancies on the planning board for which the applications of Mark Berry and Jean Owen had been submitted and received. Commissioner Gillespie made a motion to approve the two applications, seconded by Commissioner Chairman Tate informed the Board that he had switched Liaison Assignments with Commissioner Higdon. Commissioner Higdon will take the place of Chairman Tate as Liaison to the Health Board, and Chairman Tate will také the place of Commissioner Higdon as Liaison to Macon Program for Progress. CLOSED SESSION: Commissioner Gillespie made a motion to enter closed session to discuss potential property acquisition. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Higdon, passed unanimously and at 7:50 pm. the Board entered The Board reconvened in open session at 8:20 pm. County Manager Roland informed the Board that the due diligence period which accompanied the contract previously entered into for purchase of the 1.75 acre Stauffer property in Highlands for $71,138 would lapse tomorrow. The manager went on to say that during the due diligence period neither he nor the county attorney encountered anything that would throw up a red flag which would prèvent the county from moving forward with this purchase as contemplated in the contract. The manager indicated that he had not yet received the completed survey but would have it the following morning on October 9, 2019. Commissioner Beale made a motion to move forward with the purchase of the Stauffer property contingent upon the survey being received and approved by the County Attorney, County Manager and Chairmàn of the Board and to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $71,380 from general fund balance to purchase the property. Commissioner Gillespie seconded the motion. The county attorney then posed the question what if the survey had not been completed tomorrow? Commissioner Beale stated he did not feel this would be the case, but if for some reason the survey was not received tomorrow  Macon School Project $60,123.98  Higdon and the motion passed unanimously.  into closed session.  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 9of10    to move forward with the purchase of the property, as it would be a tremendous recreational asset for the Town of Highlands. The motion passed ADJOURN: With no other business, and at 8:23 p.m. upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Gillespie Chairman Tate  unanimously.  adjourned the October 8, 2019 meeting.  Derek Roland  Jim Tate: Board Chairman  Ex Officio Clerk to the Board  Minutes 10.08.19 Page 10 of10    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  JULY 9, 2019 MINUTES  Chairman Tate called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance. All Board Members, the County Manager, Deputy Clerk, Finance Director, County Attorney, members of the news media and interested citizens  were present. ANNOUNCEMENTS:  The County Manager said he had received an email  from the Town of Franklin regarding a joint meeting between the town council, the board, and the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Fire Department, and the County Manager noted that the board would recess this MOMENT OF SILENCE: Chairman Tate asked those in attendance to stand PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Led by Finance Director Lori Hall, the pledge to the PUBLIC HEARING ON TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER APPLICATION: Chairman Tate called the public hearing on the telecommunication tower application from Verizon Wireless for a 175-foot monopole at 575 CR Cabe Road to order at 6:02 p.m. Planning, Permitting and Development Director Jack Morgan provided a brief overview of the project, explained that the applicant had complied with the ordinance requrements, and recommended approval of the application to the board. At the recommendation of the County Attorney, the County Manager read aloud for the record two letters from Diane Dodge, who resides at 267 CR Cabe Road. Copies of both letters are attached (Attachments 1 and 2, respectively) and are hereby made a part of these minutes. She was in attendance at the meeting. In her first letter, dated June 28, 2019, Ms. Dodge asked for three things, (1) for the board to not vote on the application at this meeting, (2) for a reduction in the tower's height, and (3) for the tower to be disguised. In her second letter, dated July 10, 2018, she asked that the board make the applicant "lay out the benefits" of the proposed tower. Jim LaPann, who said he was a zoning specialist engaged by Verizon Wireless,  meeting at the completion of tonight's business.  and observe a moment of silence.  flag was recited.  Minutes 07.09.19 Page 1 of6    then went over items in what he referred to as an ordinance compliant statement. He noted that unless someone comes forward with substantial evidence" as to why the tower should not be allowed, the board should not deny the application. This led to questions from board members, with Commissioner Shields and Commissioner Beale asking about what happens with "dead" towers that are constructed and then go unused for years. Mr. LaPann said that removal of such a tower could be a condition for board approval. Commissioner Gillespie then addressed Ms. Dodge's concerns and asked Mr. LaPann to respond to those. Following this exchange and other questions from board members, Mr. LaPann stated that - after others had the opportunity to speak - he would ask that action on this matter be put off until the next meeting. The County Attorney told the board members that they can issue special conditions in conjunction with approval of the application, and that while they have that authority, changes at the state level have taken away certain matters of "decision making authority" from local boards. He further advised that the board members needed to be aware there are certain things they could not ask of the provider/applicant. He explained that the board can use some of the information that Mr. LaPann has provided in order to make its decision, and that the hearing could be continued to a "date and time certain." Ms. Dodge then addressed the board, saying that under the provisions of the ordinance, there are some things the county can demand, and asked for proof that the tower needed to be 175 high. She also wanted to know the owner of "the tower across the valley" from her. Geoff Studds told the board that he lives at 285 CR Cabe Road, and that while he was not against the construction of the proposed tower, he did have two primary concerns. One is the proposed location, he said, and the other is the proposed height. He said the location hurts home values and added that the tower could be moved to the east side of CR Cabe Road. He also stated there is no proof that a 175-foot tower is needed. He asked the board to use the "special conditions" language in the ordinance to make the tower more compatible. Chuck Sutton, a resident of the Clarks Chapel community with a view of the site, told the board that he supports planned and deliberate development for economic growth, and that connectivity is now just as important as power, water or sewer. Following Mr. Sutton's comments, Chairman Tate asked for responses from the audience to what others had said. Emergency Services Director Warren Cabe briefly discussed issues about other tower locations, and Diane Dodge addressed the board as well. At this point, the County Attorney said that additional evidence needs to be submitted in the context of this hear, and warned the board members that they cannot investigate this matter on their own, since "you sit as judges." After further discussion, Commissioner Beale made a motion to continue the public hearing until Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6 p.m. in the commission boardroom on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse in Franklin, NC, and Commissioner Gillespie seconded the motion. Chairman Tate asked for any final comment. Commissioner Gillespie thanked Mr.  Minutes 07.09.19 Page 2 of6    LaPann, noting he "has been very forthcoming with information." The board voted unanimously to approve the motion, and the public hearing was recessed PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: Bob McCollum gave the board a "brief update on how things are going at Cowee School." He said that after more than seven years into the experiment at the Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, things are going very well, with the addition of a music program and textile classes. He also spoke of grant opportunitics, including a $45,000 grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation "to tell the story of Cowee Valley." He addressed the need to update recreation facilities at the center and asked if the ADDITIONS, ADJUSTMENTS TO AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Upon ar motion by Commissioner Gillespie, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to approve the agenda as adjusted, as follows: To remove Item 9A, "Update on VAYA Health and Community Crisis To add an additional item as Item 10A(1) under "Correction to Resolution Amending in part the bylaws for the Highlands Area TDC," per the To add a new item under New Business as Item 11D regarding approval of the Satulah Radio Communications Site, per the County Manager and To add a new item under New Business as Item 11E regarding a plaque designating the Women's History Trail, per the County Manager. SOUTHWESTERN COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT: Sarah Thompson, the executive director of the Southwestern Commission, provided the board members with a copy of the organization's "Year in Review" for 2018. The Southwestern Commission is the council of government, or COG, for North Carolina's Region A, which covers Macon and the six other westernmost counties in the state and the 17 municipalities in those counties. Ms. Thompson outlined the agency's structure, how it funded, and the three main UPDATE ON LBJ JOB CORPS CENTER: Author Phalo, the center director for the LBJ Job Corps Center, gave the board an update on center and concerns over continued federal funding for it. He repeatedly thanked the board for the county's support of the center. He explained that some at the federal level believe that centers such as LBJ didn't play a major role as part of the Department of Agriculture under which they are administered. He noted the many times the center has assisted the county with various projects and the continued need to "show our worth." Following Mr. Phalo's remarks,  at 7:01 p.m.  board would be interested in helping with that.  Plans," per the County Manager.  County Manager. County Attorney.  areas in which it functions. No action was necessary.  Minutes 07.09.19 Page 3 of6    Commissioner Beale briefly outlined a possible agreement with the center that would allow students to get on-the-job training in county offices under the CORRECTION TO RESOLUTIONS REGARDING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS: Following a brief explanation by the County Attorney, and upon a motion by Commissioner Gillespie, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board voted unanimously to approve the following documents: a Resolution Amending in Part the Bylaws for the Highlands Area Tourism and Development Commission" and a Resolution Amending in Part the Bylaws for the Frankln-Nantahala Area Tourism and Development Commission. These versions correctly refer to each as a commission" and not a district" as in the previous versions. Copies of each resolution (Attachments 3 and 4, respectively) are attached and are hereby made a part of these minutes. SCC PARKING LOT PAVING PROJECT: The County Manager began by reminding the board that, at its meeting on June 11, 2019, a vote was taken to appropriate the remaining Fiscal Year 2018-19 contingency amount of $46,365 to Southwestern Community College (SCC) to go towards the repaving of the parking lot at the Jerry Sutton Public Safety Training Center. However, the option to have Parker Paving Company, Inc. of Sylva to apply a tack coat and overlay on the existing pavement has been replaced with the option of removing and replacing the existing asphalt. The company's proposal for the latter option is $62,900, meaning that $16,535 would be needed to move forward with the project. The County Attorney noted that the previous agreement with SCC would need to be amended. Following discussion, Commissioner Gillespie made a motion to appropriate the additional sum to cover the low bid and to change the contract from applying a tack coat and overlay to remove and replace the existing pavement. The motion also authorized the County Attorney to prepare a revised agreement and to authorize the County Manager to execute it, and to take the additional money from contingency. Commissioner Shields seconded the motion, and following additional discussion, the board voted unanimously to approve the motion as stated. APPROVAL OF LOAN APPLICATION REQUEST FOR OTTO VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE: Terry Rholetter, chief of Otto Volunteer Fire and Rescue, requested the board's approval for the department to apply for a loan in the amount of $404,238 for the purchase of a new fire engine. Chief Rholetter explained that the new vehicle will be the "first out truck" and that the department has the funds available to make the annual payment. He said the finance company requires the board's approval in order to purchase the 2019 model pumper. Upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to approve the request as  direction of the County Manager. No action was taken.  presented.  Minutes 07.09.19 Page 4 of6    NCACC VOTING DELEGATE: Upon a motion by Commissioner Shields, seconded by Commissioner Gillespie, the board voted unanimously to designate Commissioner Beale as the voting delegate for the 112th annual conference of the North Carolina Associate of County Commissioners (NCACC), explanation by the Finance Director, and upon a motion by Commissioner Gillespie, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board voted unanimously - for good cause shown - to waive an occupancy tax penalty in the amount of $450  to be held in Guilford County on August 22-24, 2019. OCCUPANCY TAX PENALTY WAIVER REQUEST:  Following a brief  as requested by Linda Moore.  INTERLOCAL  AGREEMENT  REGARDING  SATULAH  RADIO  COMMUNICATIONS SITE: Following brief comments by the County Attorney, who noted some small changes made by the Town of Highlands, upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to approve a Resolution Concerning Approval of the Entry and Execution of the Interlocal Agreement Concerning Cooperation and Joint Use of the Satulah Radio Communications Site. A copy of the resolution (Attachment 5) and the accompanying interlocal agreement (Attachment 6) and attached WOMEN'S HISTORY TRAIL: Following an explanation by the County Manager, and upon a motion by Commissioner Shields, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board voted unanimously to approve the placement of CONSENT AGENDA: Upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: the minutes of the May 14, 2019 regular meeting, the May 21, 2019 continued session and the June 3, 2019 continued session; the following budget amendments: #1 for the Department of Social Services to carry forward $1,119 in foster care donations; #2 for the Department of Social Services to carry forward $13,942 in federal adoption funds; #3 for Transit to appropriate fund balance amounts of $9.959 and $51,916 from Fiscal Year 2018-19 to Fiscal Year 2019-20; #4 for Solid Waste to carry forward $222,863 for equipment that was not delivered by June 30, 2019 and to carry forward $89,025 for improvements to recycling convenience centers that were placed on hold for various reasons; #5 for the Sheriff's Department to carry forward $25,930 in funds to Fiscal Year 2019-20; #6 for Macon County Schools to carry forward $6.300 for the Franklin High School walkway resurface project and #7 for Special Appropriations to carry forward $18,720 for the Upper Cartoogechaye Community Development Club's Gillespie Chapel project (copies of each are attached); a Capital Project Ordinance  and are hereby made a part of these minutes.  a plaque at the courthouse regarding the Women's History Trail.  Minutes 07.09.19 Page 5 of6    Amendment for the Radio Communications Upgrade in the amount of $1,395,360 (a copy of the document is attached); tax releases for June of 2019 in the amount of $922.00 and the monthly ad valorem tax collection report, for APPOINTMENTS: (1) Macon County Airport Authority: Upon a motion by Commissioner Gillespie, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to affirm the reappointment of Miles Gregory and Pete Haithcock to the Macon County Airport Authority, each for a term of six years. (2) Town of Franklin Planning Board: Upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to affirm the reappointment of Dave Jones to serve as the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) representative on the Town of Franklin Planning Board. Term of appointment is for three years. (3) Social Services Board: Upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to appoint Anne Hyder as the county commission's appointment to the Social Services Board, replacing Darlene Green. (4) Community Funding Pool Task Force: Upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Robert Smith from the Community Funding Pool Task Force and to accept Mr. Smith's recommendation that Bonnie Potts, the executive director of the Highlands Literacy Council, be appointed to take his place. RECESS: With no other business, and at 7:58 p.m., upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Gillespie, the board voted unanimously to recess the meeting until Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Franklin Fire Department, located at 49 Maple Street in Franklin, NC for the purpose of holding a joint meeting the with Franklin Town Council and the  which no action was necessary.  Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners.  Derek Roland  Jim Tate Board Chairman  Ex Officio Clerk to the Board  Minutes 07.09.19 Page 6 of6    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  CONTINUED SESSION JULY 30, 2019 MINUTES  Chairman Tate reconvened the meeting at 6:12 p.m. at the Franklin Fire Department located at 49 Maple Street in Franklin, NC as recessed from the July 9, 2019 regular meeting. All board members (with the exception of Commissioner Shields), the County Manager, Deputy Clerk, Finance Director, The purpose of the meeting was to hold a joint meeting with the Franklin Town Council and the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners, with the Town of Franklin hosting. In attendance from the Town of Franklin were Mayor Bob Scott, Vice Mayor Barbara McRae, and Council Members Joe Collins, Brandon McMahan, Dinah Mashburn and Adam Kimsey. Town Manager Summer Woodard, Town Clerk/HR Director Travis Tallent, Town Fire Chief Matt Breedlove were also in attendance. Attending from the Town of Highlands were Mayor Patrick Taylor, Commissioners Eric Pierson, Amy Patterson and Donnie Mayor Scott welcomed everyone to the meeting, and following a welcome and invocation from Chief Breedlove, the group enjoyed a meal together. Mayor Scott then introduced those representing Franklin and gave an update on a variety of items. Chairman Tate introduced those. representing the county and also gave an update on a number of issues. Mayor Taylor introduced those representing Highlands, provided an overview of current town topics and addressed a number of issues involving possible partnerships with the county. With no other business, at 7:40 p.m. upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board voted 4-0 to adjourn.  County Attorney and members of the news media were present.  Calloway and Town Manager Josh Ward.  No action was taken.  Derek Roland  Jim Tate Board Chairman  Ex Officio Clerk to the Board  Minutes 07.30.19 Page 1 of1    MACON COUNTYBUDGET AMENDMENT AMENDMENTH DEPARTMENT EXPLANATION ACCOUNT  /D/ Soil & Water Cartoogechaye creek. DESCRIPTION  Appropriate. revenue and expense forf final payment ont the EQIP project on the Tinsley property on  INCREASE  DECREASE 6,346 6,346  113850 445713/NRCS-EQIP: 14-15GRANT 114940 561710/NRCS-EQIP: 14-15 GRANT  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENT HEAD me BBrke dlove RECOMMENDED: BY FINANCE OFFICER 4Acaiale  APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER ACTION BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED: & ENTERED ON MINUTES  boumersns  DATED  14/a/  CLERK    MACON COUNTYE BUDGET. AMENDMENT  AMENDMENT# DEPARTMENT EXPLANATION ACCOUNT  702  South Macon Elementary School Expansion Project  Transfer fundsf from contingency! for cameras int the newa addition atS. Macon.  DESCRIPTION  INCREASE  DECREASE 22,126  464097 DOPUMATUR/QUPMANT 464097 579000CONTINGENCY  22,126  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENT HEAD mCS RECOMMENDED: BYF FINANCE OFFICER BuetfUE APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER AÇTION BYE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1412/19 APPROVED &E ENTERED ON MINUTES DATED  meciing  CLERK    MACON COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT AMENDMENT! /03 FROM: FINANCE DEPARTMENT: EXPLANATION: 11-5831-5675-26 11-3584-4389-22 11-3840-4179-00  October31,2 2019  SOCIAL: SERVICES DESCRIPTION SHIPP SHIPP FUND BALANCE  Additional allocation and carry forward from 18-19  INCREASE 6,55) 2,804 $3,747  DECREASE    -  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENTHEAD APPROVEDI BY COUNTY MANAGER  RECOMMENDED BY FINANCEOFFICER aL hethal -  Tb  ACTION BY BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS Llalg moking  APPROVED, AND) ENTERED ONMINUTESI DATED  CLERK    MACON COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT  AMENDMENT# DEPARTMENT EXPLANATION ACCOUNT  104 114370  HIGHLANDS-CASHERSI HEALTH FOUNDATION GRANT  DESCRIPTION  INCREASE 145,000 $ 124,500.00 $ 16,700.00 $ 3,800.00  DECREASE  113850 445807 DONATIONS-EMS 114370 569502 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 114370 559700 NON-CAPITAL 114370 556005 COMPUTER: SUPPLIES  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENTI HEAD RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER ACTION BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED ENTERED & CLERK   moebny  1412-114  ON MINUTES DATED    --MACON COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT AMENDMENTH_/05 DEPARTMENT: HEALTH patient charts for billing accuracy.  Date:  10/29/2019  EXPLANATION: Using Medicaid Cost Settlement funds to cover the purchase ofc dictation software for provider use in the clinic. This. isi inj preparation for Medicaid Transformation to increase productivity and streamline documentation on  ACCOUNT 113511-438551 115110-556011  DESCRIPTION Medicaid Cost Settlement Funds Admin Operating Supplies  INCREASE $ 1,649.00 $ 1,649.00  DECREASE  REQUESTEDBY DEPARTMENT HEAD RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVEDE BYCOUNTYN MANAGER ACTION BY BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED. ANDI ENTERED ON MINUTES DATED  Dahle  derithle  ual19 - nerhy  CLERK    MACON. COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT  Date:  10/24/2019  AMENDMENT /0bo DEPARTMENT: HEALTH  Received check donation from Entegra for No Wrong Door  ACCOUNT 115168-565011 113511-445200  DESCRIPTION No Wrong Door Exp No Wrong Door Rev  INCREASE $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00  DECREASE  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENTHEAD. RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER ACTIONI BY BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND ENTERED ONI MINUTES DATED  Daiene Pobei Phstbspe  l/9 mechy  CLERK    MACON COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT  October23,2019  AMENDMENT! 107 FROM: FINANCE DEPARIMENT: EXPLANATION: 11-3560-4388-03 11-5300-5566-07 I1-5300-5551-01 11-5300-5577-00 11-5300-5500-02 11-5300-5502-01 11-5360-5500-02 11-5360-5502-01 11-5300-5589-01  SOCIAL SERVICES Additional allocation DESCRIPTION TANF CONTRACT SERVICES LEGAL DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS ADMIN) PTSALARY MED/FICA SOCIAL' WORK PT SALARY SOCIAL WORK TRAVEL  INCREASE $158,176 $130,755 $10,000 $ 1,500 $3 3,000 $ 230 $2,500 $. 191 $10,000  DECREASE  REQUESTED: BY DEPARIMENTHEAD RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVED! BY COUNTY MANAGER ACTION BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND ENTERED ONMINUTES DATED  A  ul-119 meetig  CLERK    MACON COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT AMENDMENTE 108 FROM: LindsayLeopard DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office  EXPLANATION: Move money to cover the purchase.of: Kg kennel for Dodge Durango.  ACCOUNT 114310 -559700 113850-445800  DESCRIPTION Non-Capital Equipment Donations  INCREASE $3,169.00 $3,169.00  DECREASE  REQUESTEDE BY DEPARTMENTHEAD naco RECOMMENDEDI BYFINANCEOEFICER Berlalt  AEROMDRTICOUNTMANACN  ACTION BYI BOARD OF COMMISSIONEBS dalamutias  APPROVED AND ENTERED ON MINUTES DATED  CLERK    MACON COUNTY BUDGET. AMENDMENT DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE4260  AMENDMENT # 109  5e-Hlemenk. INCREASE 1,051.00 1,051.00  EXPLANATION Appropnake (hsurah Ce  ACCOUNT 113839-485000 114260-556003  DESCRIPTION INSURANCE  DECREASE  MAINTENANCE: SUPPLIES  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADDLLB Lye  RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVEDI BYCOUNTYI MANAGER ACTIONBYI BOARDOF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED/ AND ENTERED ON MINUTES DATED  haual  Mfa/igmecbng  CLERK Kanp    MACON COUNTYBUDGET AMENDMENT AMENDMENT# 710 FROM: REC PARK-S SETH ADAMS DEPARTMENT: 6120-REC PARK  EXPLANATION: INSURANCE SETTLEMENT- - NANTAHALA RECI PARK  ACCOUNT  DESCRIPTION  INCREASE 1,380 1,380  DECREASE  113839-485000 INSURANCE SETTLEMENT 116120-556600 MAINTENANCE  REQUESTED BY DEPARTMENT HEAD pfks  RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER ACTION BY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVED AND ENTERED ON MINUTES DATED  eructbl  uz/19 mubny  CLERK    MACON COUNTY BUDGET AMENDMENT AMENDMENT! AL FROM: Robert LI Holland DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNT 11-3839-4850-00 1I-4310-5565-03  Sheriff DESCRIPTION Insurance Settlement Vehicle Repairs  EXPLANATION: Insurance Settlement  INCREASE $2300.00 $2300,00  DECREASE  REOUESTED BY DEPARTMENTI KEAD RECOMMENDED BY FINANCE OFFICER APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER  6g  ACTION BY BOARDOF COMMSSIONERS 421 nheetis  APPROVED AND ENTERED ON MINUTES DATED  CLERK    Tax Collections 11/01/19 Group Number REL*19*10 Seq Date Account Taxbill Nbr Number Number 10/28/19 135844 19A7504487724 DENNIS, L. D. TRUSTEE 10/31/19 139556  Detail Transactions by Group Abatement Tax Transaction Code Amount G01 155.15- 155.15- 0.00 F04 23,06- GO1 20.96- F01 3.05- 24.01- L01 95.00- 95.00- L01 95.00- 95.00- G01 168.62- 168.62- 0.00 F07 47.52- 3.05- 23.06- 47.52- 190.00-  Page  Effective Date 10/01/19  Levy Penalty Addl Interest Discnt Trn Check Trans Rev Amount Amount Chgs Amount Amount Cde Number Descriptn  0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00  23.06- 0.00 20.96- 0.00 3.05- 0.00  178.21- 178.21- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 R CLERICA  24.01- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 R CLERICA 0.00 95.00- 0.00 0.00 0.00 95.00- 0.00 0.00 R CLERIÇA 0.00 95.00- 0.00 0.00 Q.00 95.00- 0.00 0.00 R CLERICA  10/21/19 76739 19A6583004777 MCCONNELL, JAMES B LIFE ESTATE 10/31/19 18168 19A18168.07 NORRIS, HARRY LORAN 10/01/19 101966 WELCH, CHRISTOPHER ERVIN  0.00 0.00  47.52- 0.00  216.14- 216.14- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 R CLERICA 344.73- 344.73- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 608.36- 41B.36- 0.00 190.00- 0.00 0.00  Tax Code Totals F01*19- FR FIRE F04*19- CULL FR F07*19- BT FIRE G01*19- GEN TAX L01*19- RES FEE Total for Group REL*19*10 Cycle A  3.05- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 23.06- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 47.52- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 190.00- 0.00 0.00  Totals By Tax Cycle Current Delinquent 608.36-  0.00    MACONO COUNTYN MONTHLY ADV VALOREMT TAXC COLLEÇTIONS REPORT Oct-19 Beginning Levy 15999676.59 646818.67 -1194.96 2284462.7 118102.49 -182.41 1578580.72 19862720.01 764921.16 -1472.37 Beginning Levy  Less Less 0 -95 Less Less 2554455. -1045  Equals Gross -2.24 2402380.54 -264695.25 -0.03 1578485.69 -182586.75 Equals Gross -8.21 2553401.79 -1158706.18  less  Outstanding  Montht to Date Balance Added Releases Write-Offs AdjLevy Payments Refunds Misc D:/Cr NetPayments Balance  GeneralT Tax Firet Districts Landfill User Fee Totals YeartoDate Generall Tax Fire Districts Landfil UserF Fee Totals  -13.16 16645287.14 1822516.06 13475.44 1693.61 -1807347.01 14837940.13 -15.43 20626153.37 -2269798.06 13475.44 2158.55 2254164.07 18371989.3  0 350.94 -264344.31 2138036.23 114 -182472.75 1396012.94  0 Less  Outstanding Collection Percentage 48.8 46.47 45.33 48.29  Balance Added Releases Write-Offs Adjlevy Payments Refunds Misc Dr/Cr NetF Payments Balance  28995524.85 -12209.53 -1152.84 28982162.48 14191758.16 28567.23 18968.58 -14144222.35 14837940.13 35545696.79 -15011,18 -1331.92 35529353.69 -17208283.81 28567.23 22352.19 -17157364.39 18371989.3  3995716.94 -1756.65 -170.87 3993789.42 -1857819,47  2066.28 -1855753.19 2138036.23 1317.33 -1157388.85 1396012.94  Thec Collection Rateis4 48.8%0 callectedo on2 20198 generaltaxes,! lateli listingp penalties, discoveriesa andd deferredt taxesa asof1 10/31/2019  asd comparedto4 48.56%0 on: 2018t taxes asofi 10/31/2018    MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSISSIONERS  AGENDA ITEM  MEETING DATE: November 12, 2019 DEPARIMENT/AGENCYNA SUBJECT MATTER: Appointments COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION: A. Macon County Planning Board (2 Seats) B. Macon County Health Board (2 Seats)  Attachments X Yes Agenda Item 13A-B  No    PintFor  Application for Appointment to Macon County Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Thel Macon County Board of Commissioners believes all citizens should have the opportunityt to Participate in governmental decisions. The Board wants to appoint qualified, knowledgeable and dedicated people to serve on authorities, boards and committees, Ifyoul have an interest in being considered for an appointment to any advertised vacancy, pléase thoroughly complete the form below before the advertised deadline and choose from the following options.  Mail to: County Manager's Office 5 West Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734  or. FAXt to: 828-349-2400  Any Questions, please call the County Manager's Office at (828)349-2025 Name of Authority, Board or Committee applying for: Plamng Board Adates/2660 MuRpHy Bo). GVLEPAARLN  Name Elizabeth CBely) Waldvaep Telephone: Home (323)5.4-816 Business Address LN/A Email Address  NCZip 28734  Work (828X21-1158  Cell  Occupation Rekred /Puri.timatav preparer  esalineegnal.cam  Briefly explain any anticipated conflict ofi interest'you may have if appointed:  Y)one Boasn Educational Background MBEd  School Acmix. BSED Business Educkow  Business and Civiç Experiences/SklIs: Areas of Expertise and! Interest/Skills:  Finae bArcey MAACbuAre Sehoels  Ponigbaa,bRar-:  Jyince, Cwisement, Educiatien. List any. Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees presently serving on:  MAcoa. GouwnyPanaung Brard,bios sPace Board  SIGNATURE dhyphtislaep  DATE: 10/15/9    PrintForm  Application for Appointment to Macon County Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Thel Macon County Board of Commissioners believes all citizens should have the opportunity to Participate in governmental decisions. The Board wants to appoint qualified, knowledgeable and dedicated people to serve on authorities, boards and committees. Ifyou have an interest in being considered for an appointment to any advertised vacancy, please thoroughly complete the form below before the advertised deadline and choose from the following options.  Mail to: County Manager's Office 51 West Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734  or FAX to: 828-349-2400  Any Questions, please call the County Manager's Office at (828)349-2025  Name of Authority, Board or Committee applying for: Maur C. Planning Board  Name Kety 5. Tinsly Address/151 Valluy Luni Telephone: Home 818-54-7391 Occupation Dehind Business Address Email Address  City haklin  NCZ Zip 26734  Work, 625. 421-4052  Hayematanhaykm:  Briefly explain any anticipated conflict ofinterest you) may havei if appointed:  Nm anheipatch.  Eduçational Background  AA.Brevavd Glleye B.A. DNC-Grensboro  Business and Civic Experiences/Skills: Areas of Expertise andl Interest/Skills:  Elucatim, Varirws Board 6pnenubargannbl,  Aasment  Environnent, Agicltuve  List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees presently serving on: Doark of Elections (Mam) Ag Extensir Aarpory  St.Johns Vety  SIGNATURE: Mad-ly  DATE: 21,2019    SEP-27-2019(FRI) 15:29 Appalachian Community Services (FAX)1 828 524 1940  P.001/001  Application for Appointment to Macon County Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Thel Maçon County Board of Commissioners belleves all citizens should have the opportunity to Participate in governmental decisions. Thc Board wants to appoint qualified, knowledgcable and dediçated people to serve on authorities, boards and committees. Ifyou have ani intercst in being considered: for an appointment to any advertised vacancy, picase thoroughly complete the form below before the advertised deadline and choose from thet following options.  Mail to: County Manager'sO Office 5West! Main Street Franklin, North Çarolina 28734  or FAX to: 828-349-2400  Ohe_page  Any Questions, please call the County Manager's Office at (828) 349-2025 Name of Authority, Board or Committee applying for: Boardo ofHealth  Name JogB.Whitenton, PhD Address/260 Ray Downs Rd Telephone: Home 82B-347-6555  City Franklin  NCZip 28734  Work 828-347-6555  Occupation Mental Health & Substance Abuse Cliniclan (Licensed: Marriage &Family" Therapist, Cliniçal Addictions-Spe  Busincss Address Mobile CrisisTeam, 1001 Thomas Heights Rd, Franklin, NC, 28734 Briefly explain any anticipated conflict ofinterest you may have ifappointed:  Email. Address whirecpugpeeyanocom  None anticipated Educationnl Background  B.A.InF Psychology- Gullford College. MAInssdaogy-unkery, ofWest Georgia  Ph.D.I inSoclology (Saclal Ppxhabgl-faseeUnway, Business and Civic Experiences/Skills: Areas of! Expertisc and Interest/Skills: Civil and criminal law. None  1 40 years ofe experlence working' withr nonprofit and privater mental! healtha and substançe: abuset treatment organiza- tions. 2) Supervising, motivating, andi retaining employees.3) Domesticanimal carei and control. 1)Family relationships.: 2) Dangerousnesst to self or others. 3) Drug abuse. 4) Relationship between physical iliness, nutrition, and mentall health. 5) Disaster preparedness. 6) Home constructions andr remodeling. 7) Macro economics.8)  List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees prescntly servingo on:  SIGNATURE: geGit  DATE: 9/23/2019    Print Form  Application for Appointment to Macon County Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees The Macon County Board of Commissioners believes all citizéns should havet the opportunity to Participate in governmental decisions. The Board wants to appoint qualified, knowledgeable and dedicated people to serve on authorities, boards and committees. Ifyoul have ani interest in being considered for an appointment to any advertised vacancy, please thoroughly complete thei form below before the advertised deadline and choose from the following options.  Mail to: County Manager's Office 51 West Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734  or FAX to: 828-349-2400  Any Questions, please call the County Manager's Office at (828)349-2025 Name of Authority, Board or Committee applying for: Board ofHealth  Name Gina Ledford Gribble Address/501 Windy Ridge Rd Telephone: Home 828-369-2222  City Otto  NCZip 28763  Work 828-369-4197  Occupation Registered Nurse, Certified Case Manager Business Address 120R Riverview Street Franklin North Carolina Email Address gnagyrbehanaltras.com  Briefly explain any anticipated conflict ofi interest you may have if appointed:  none  Educational Background  Bachelor of Sciencei inl Nursing (WCU): 2017, Associate of Applied Science InNursing (SCC) 1989  Business and Civic) Experiences/Skills: Areas of Expertise and Interest/Skills: Community resources, Community relations  Ihave been the Casel Manager at Angel Medical Center for1 the last 11 years.) have experience: asak bedside Nursea as well as managing alla aspects ofc care, sucha as dealing withi insurance companies, setting up community: servicesand  List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees presently serving on:  none  SIGNATURE: hun  ll - DATE: 910/2019    PrintF Form  Application for Appointment to Macon County Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Thel Macon County Board of Commissioners believes all citizens should have the opportunity to Participate in governmental decisions. The Board wants to appoint qualified, knowledgeable and dedicated people to serye on authorities, boards and committees. Ifyou have an interest in being considered for an appointment to any advertised vacancy, please thoroughly complete the form below before the advertised deadline and choose from the following options.  Mail to: County Manager's Office 5 West Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734  or FAX to: 828-349-2400  Any Questions, please call the County Manager's Office at (828) 349-2025  Name of Authority, Board or Committee applying for: Boardo ofHealth: General Public member  Name Harvey Fouts Address/448Roland' Rickman Rd. Telephone: Home 8283496113  City Franklin  NCZip 28734  Work 8283427862  Occupation retired District Director, NC: State University, College of Agriculture &l Life Sciences, NC Cooperative Extens  Business Address  Email Address harveylousegmail.com  Briefly explain any anticipated conflict ofi interest you may have if appointed:  Son. Jony works in Health Dept / Daughter Jenn worksi for Southwestern Child Development: in case of any specific  personneli issuelwould abstain Educational Background  NCStatel University: BS Agricultural Edu. (1972), MSA AdultEdu. (1987), Ed.D Adult8 & Community College Edu. (2004).  Business and Civic Experiences/Sklls: Areas of Expertise and Interest/Skills:  Macon Co. Arts & Heritage Centera at Cowee School- - steering committee. 2010- A/=2004  Educational& organizational administration. Communlydevelopment List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees presently serving on:  None  SIGNATURB: Mnoy M. Souls  DATE: Sept.10,2019    PrintForm  Application for Appointment to Macon County Authorities, Boards, Commissions and Committees Thel Macon County Board of Commissioners bclicves all citizens should have the opportunity to Participate in governmental decisions. The Board wants to appoint qualified, knowledgeable and dedicated people to serve on authorities, boards and committees. Ifyou) have an interest in being considered for an appointment to any advertised vacancy, please thoroughly complete the form below before the advertised deadline and choose from thei following options.  Mail to: County Manager's Office 5 West Main Strect Franklin, North Carolina 28734  or FAX to: 828-349-2400  Any Questions, please call the County Manager's Office at (828): 349-2025  Name of Authority, Board or Committee applying for: General Public positions on the Board ofH Health.  Name Malgorzata (Gosia) Tiger Address20KOrchard) View! Dr. Telcphonc: Home 828-371-7230 Occupation ERE Registered Nurse Business Address 1201 Riverview Street  City Franklin  NCZip 28734  Work 828-369-4211  Email Address  gemisetucentsecuedu  Briefly explain any anticipated conflict ofi interest you may have if appointed:  do not thinkt that! may have any anticipated conflict ofi interest. However, lame employed by HCA.Itruly dor not believe there should be any conflict ofi interest as we all want to work together ini improving! health outcomes of our  Educational Background See attached CV  August 2018- Present East Carolina University Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice  AAaina. Famil.  nuncbiti  Business and Civic Experiences/Skils: Emergency nursing, andi med/surg nursing ENPC, TNCC, BSL, ACLS, PALS Areas of Expertise andl Interest/Skilis: Medicine, nursing.genetcis, public health  List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions or Committees presently serving on:  Board of Directors for! Macon! Program for Progress  SIGNATURE:  DATE: 09/13/2019  daigonala Aper    CURRICULUM VITAE  September 13, 2019  Malgorzata Maria Tiger 420 K Orchard View Dr. Franklin, NC 28734 Tel: 828-371-7230 Email: gosiakupsyahoo.de SS 4L Last # 2232 Education  August 2018 Present East Carolina University  Degree: Doctor ofl Nursing Practice Major: Family Nurse Practitioner  August 2016- - December 2017 Western Carolina University  RNI0 BSWNursing! Major: Nursing, Minor: Mathematics  Summa Cunt Laude ADN. RN Nursing  August 2014 - May 2016 Southwestern Community College January 2012 - January 2016 Western Carolina University  Major: BSI Nursing Minor: Mathematics Major: Chemistry  September 2000-May 2004 Free University, Berlin, Germany  Minor: Ancient History and Historyof Eastern Europe  February 2003-October 2003 Societal University of Enterprise & Management,  Lodz, Poland Major: Diplomacy Minor: Palitical Science im. F. Fabiani, Radomsko, Poland Major: Mathematics & Physics  September 1993- - May 1997 High School: ILiceum Ogolnoksztalcace    Nht-as! Im P  Internships and Residencies  July 18, 2016- -4 August 3, 2017 Mission Health COHORT RN Residency Program > Critical care preceptorship in thel ER at the Swain County Hospital in Bryson City, Medical - surgical care in Skyland Nursing Home in Sylva, NC, Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC, and. Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC (about  August 2014 - May 2016 NC( (120 Hours) 800 hours)  Licensure and certificates  June 21,2016 North Carolina Board of Nursing Registèred Nurse License #287785 April 23,2019 Emergency Nursing Association ENPC certification March 5,2019 Emergency Nurses Association TNCC certification April 27,2018 American Heart Association PALS certification March 01,2018 American Heart Association ACLS certification January 21,2019. American Heart Association BLS certification  April 2014NC CNA Icertification  November 2003- January 2004 Vocational and Foreign Language Training Center LABORA, Belchatow, Poland - Health and Safety at Work Basic for Managers March 2003- April 2003 Vocational and Foreign Language Training Center LABORA, Belchatow, Poland - IBM Computer Basic Skills January 1996- May 1996 Vocational and Foreign Language Training Center LABORA, Belchatow, Poland - Certificate of Secretary & Executive Assistant (286  hours) Honors  July 2016. Judy Moore Memorial Scholarship  July 2016' The Rotary Club of Franklin, NC = Sen. Bob & Helen Carpenter Nursing May 2016 Southwestern Community College - Award of Excellence in Nursing January 2014 Western Carolina University School of Nursing- NN CATI Mentoring  Scholarship  and Scholarship. Award  2    aps M.: 1  October 2014 Mission Health - Service Excellence Achievement Award June 2014 Southwestern Community College President's! List January 2013 Western Carolina University - Thel Honors College  Professional Experience  January 2018 - Present Mission Health/Angel Medical Center January 2018 -I March 2018 Mountain Lakes Mediçal Center Clayton July 2016-January 2018 Mission Health / Angel Medical Center  RN BSN ini Emergency Deparment RNBSNI Med. -Surg. Unit RN in Med.- Surg. Unit  January 2014 - October 2015 Mission Health  ITAmbulatory Operations Specialis! APPITTech: Support Practices Patient Access Specialist Habilitation Assistant  December: 2012-J January 2014. Angel Medical Center/ Angel Physician Practices December 2010- - Deçember 2012. Ange! Medical Center/. Angel Physician  November 2008 - September 2010 MCH Macon Citizens for Handicapped  January 2005-J June 2008 Discover Native. America, Inc.  Marketing and PR. Secrelary/Assistan  August 2000 - May 2004 Apartment Hotel Dahlem Berlin, Germany  Fron! Desk Manager  Professional Societies  The American Nursing Association The. International. Nursing Association The North Carolina Nursing Association The American. Nursing Informatics Association The National Society fLeudership. and, Success The National Technical Honor Society  Languages  English  3    :i..  :  Polish German Russian  Other Public Service  Member of Board of Directors for Macon Program, for Progress, Franklin, Volunteering in Smoky Mountains Veterans Stand Down  NC  Because of Ashton Fundraising March of Dimes Sky Strong Fundraising Makea Wish Foundation Member ofMission. Health Philanthropy Volunteering in Special Olympics Providing swimming lessons t0: special needs children Ballroom dancing with people on a wheelchair  Personal donations. to children's and families in need, MANNA, AIDSetc,  Publications  January. 2014 Photo credit) for poster for Western Curolina 12"h Annual Spring Literary Festival at Western. Carolina University  4