September 18, 2023, MB#56  Regular Session, September 18, 2023, 7:00 p.m. Catawba County Board of Commissioners  Appointments Budget Deputy Clerk Closed Session Property Acquisition Economic Development Emergency Services Human Resources Deputy Clerk Position Classification Presentations  Newton Planning and Zoning Board - Randy Sigmon Budget Transfer- Deerield-Windemere Road  581 09/18/23 584 09/18/23 584 09/18/23 584 09/18/23 583 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 584 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 582 09/18/23 583 09/18/23 581 09/18/23 582 09/18/23 583 09/18/23 584 09/18/23  Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority Local Coordinated Transportation Proclamation Declaring October 8-14, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week  Plan Update Resolution  Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2023 through October 14, 2023 Proclamation Declaring October 8-14, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Declaring September 15, 2023 through October 14, 2023 Proclamation Declaring October 8-14, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week Sherrill Watkins - Balls Creek Campground/ational Fire Prevention Week  as Hispanic Heritage Month  Proclamations  as Hispanic Heritage Month  Public Comment Resolutions  Tax Revaluation Resolution (2023-30)  Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority Local Coordinated Transportation  Plan Update Resolution (2023-31)  Sheriff Tax  State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant FY22 Tax Revaluation Schedule August Refunds, Releases and Adjustments Utilities and Engineering Budget Transfer- Deerfeld-Windemere Road Government Drive, Newton, North Carolina. Barbara G. Beatty, and Cole Setzer.  The Catawba County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Catawba County Justice Center, 100 Present were Chair Randy Isenhower, Vice-Chair Austin Allran, and Commissioners Robert C. Abernethy, Jr.,  580    September 18, 2023, MB#56  Also present were County Manager Mary Furtado, Assistant County Manager Paul Murray, Assistant County Manager Justin Merritt, County Attorney Jodi Stewart, Assistant County Attorney Josh Teague, and County Clerk 1. Chair Randy Isenhower called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., noting a quorum was present.  Dale Stiles.  2. Chair Isenhower led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Vice-Chair Austin Allran offered the invocation.  4. Commissioner Robert Abernethy made a motion to approve the Minutes from the Board's Regular Meeting  of September 5th, 2023. The motion carried unanimously. Chair senhower welcomed everyone present.  5. Recognition of Special Guests: 6. Public Comments. Creek Campground. 7. Appointments.  Sherrill Watkins came forward in appreciation of Fire Prevention Month and spoke about the fire at Balls Upon a recommendation by Chair Isenhower that came in the form of a motion which unanimously carried, the Board appointed Randy Sigmon to the Newton Planning and Zoning Board for a 1st term, with a term a. Commissioner Barbara Beatty presented Centro Latino's Executive Director Ginny Romero with a Proclamation declaring September 15th through October 15th, 2023, as Hispanic Heritage Month. b. Commissioner Abernethy presented Catawba County Fire Marshall Troy Scott with a Proclamation County Manager Mary Furtado presented the following four items under the consent agenda. Chair senhower asked if any commissioner wished for an item to be broken out of the consent agenda for a. The Finance and Personnel Subcommittee recommended the Board of Commissioners accept and appropriate a US Department of Justice, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant award in SCAAP is a formula-based grant program that provides agencies with reimbursement for some of the costs associated with incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens who have committed serious crimes in the U.S. These grant funds are based on individuals held in the Newton Detention Facility during the fiscal year 2020/2021. Funds under this program can be used for correctional purposes only. Staff recommends using the funding to purchase two Motorola radios specific to the Detention Facility/Court campus. These radios communicate within the facility for inmate issues, movement, officer safety, and general operations. There Since 2014, Catawba County has contracted with Justice Benefits (JBI) to compile the data required to submit the formula-based grant for a fee of $2,470.00, which will be supported through the SCAAP funds  expiration of March 30, 2026. 8. Presentations.  declaring October 8-14th, 2023, as Fire Prevention Week.  9. Consent Agenda.  individual consideration. None was requested.  the amount of $14,530.00.  are no matching funds required for this award; iti is 100% Federal funding.  received. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION Revenue 110-220050-620385  $14,530.00  581    September 18, 2023, MB#56  State Criminal Alien. Assistance Program (SCAAP)  Appropriation: 110-220050-857900 Contractual Services 110-220050-985000 Other Equipment  $2,470.00 $12,060.00  b.T The Policy and Public Works Subcommittee recommended the Board of Commissioners, pursuant to NCGS S 105-286, approve a resolution authorizing advancement of the effective date of the next scheduled real property reappraisal to January 1, 2027; and establishment of a four-year reappraisal cycle of real NCGS S 105-286 requires that counties reappraise all real property at least once every eight years, authorizing counties to conduct reappraisals sooner than required by designating a new reappraisal cycle that is more frequent than the statutorily minimum eight-year cycle. Catawba County currently follows the four-year reappraisal cycle, having shifted to that cycle in 2007. The next reappraisal is scheduled to take In order to ensure property values continue to closely reflect current market conditions and to provide a fair and equitable property tax base, staff recommends the Board approve the advancement of the next appraisal to January 1, 2027 and continue to authorize reappraisals of real property earlier than required by  property until a different cycle is adopted.  effect on January 1, 2027.  statute by designating ai four-year reappraisal cycle until a different cycle is adopted.  The following resolution applies:  Resolution 2023-3 30  AF RESOLUTION SCHEDULING CATAWBA COUNTY'S NEXT REAPPRAISAL FOR JANUARY 1, 2024 WHEREAS, NCGS S 105-286(a) requires that counties reappraise all real property at least once every eight WHEREAS, NCGS S 105-286(a)(3) authorizes a county to conduct a reappraisal of real property earlier than required by NCGS S 105-286(a) and designate a new reappraisal cycle more frequent than the minimum eight-year cycle, if the Board of Commissioners adopts a resolution providing for advancement of the WHEREAS, Catawba County currently follows the four-year reappraisal cycle, with the next reappraisal WHEREAS, in order to ensure property values continue to closely reflect current market conditions and to provide a fair and equitable property tax base, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners desires to continue to conduct reappraisals of real property earlier than required by NCGS S 105-286 and to designate  AND DESIGNATING Al FOUR YEAR REAPPRAISAL CYCLE THEREAFTER  years; and  reappraisal; and  scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027; and  afd four-year reappraisal cycle until a different cycle is adopted.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE ITI RESOLVED:  1. Pursuant to NCGS S 105-286(a)(3), the Catawba County Board of Commissioners hereby 2. Thereafter, reappraisals of real property shall follow a four-year reappraisal cycle until the Board, 3. With this action and in accordance with NCGS 105-286 (a)(3), an advancement of the eight-year 4. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be promptly forwarded to the North Carolina Department  advances the effective date of the next scheduled reappraisal of real property to January 1,2027.  by resolution, adopts a different reappraisal cycle. to a four-year reappraisal cycle has been established.  of Revenue.  582    September 18, 2023, MB#56  This the 18th day of September, 2023.  C. Staff requested the Board of Commissioners pass a resolution adopting the 2021 Western Piedmont Local Coordinated Public Transportation Plan (LCP) Update, and authorize the County Manager to execute Catawba County, in coordination with the Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority (WPRTA) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), utilizes 5310 Rural and Urban Transportation Grant funding to provide transportation for elderly and disabled individuals to and from meal sites and for medical, WPRTA and NCDOT have adopted an updated 2021 LCP to identify the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and those with lower incomes, to identify and prioritize strategies for meeting those needs, manage resources efficiently and effectively, and promote transportation equity among those To remain in compliance with requirements related to 5310 Rural and Urban Transportation Grant funding, Catawba County must adopt the attached 2021 Western Piedmont Local Coordinated Public Transportation Alternatives would include not adopting the plan, which would put grant funds at jeopardy and possibly trigger elimination or reduction of transportation services currently offered for elderly and disabled  any necessary documents or certifications.  employment, education and other purposes as outlined in the LCP.  who may otherwise be transportation disadvantaged  Plan (LCP) Update. individuals.  The following resolution applies:  RESOLUTION No. 2023-31 RESOLUTION ADOPTING2021 WESTERN PIEDMONT LOCAL COORDINATED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PLAN (LCP) UPDATE  WHEREAS, Catawba County, in coordination with the Western Piedmont Regional Transit Authority (WPRTA) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), utilizes 5310 Rural and Urban Transportation Grant funding to provide transportation for elderly and disabled individuals for to and from meal sites and for medical, employment, education and other purposes as outlined in the LCP; and WHEREAS, WPRTA and NCDOT adopted an updated 2021 LCP to identify the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and those with lower incomes, to identify and prioritize strategies for meeting those needs, manage resources efficiently and effectively, and promote transportation equity NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Catawba County Board of Commissioners that: 1. The attached 2021 Western Piedmont Local Coordinated Public Transportation Plan (LCP) Update is 2. The County Manager is hereby authorized to execute any necessary documents or certifications, and to  among those who may otherwise be transportation disadvantaged.  hereby adopted.  implement any procedures necessary to assist in the implementation of the same.  Adopted the 18th day of September, 2023. requested during the month of August.  d. The Tax Administrator requested the Board of Commissioners approve 138 releases totaling $30,708.60, eight refunds totaling $1,363.22 and 79 Motor Vehicles Bill adjustments I refunds totaling $5,824.87  583    September 18, 2023, MB#56  North Carolina General Statute 105-381(b) states upon receipt of a taxpayer's written request for release or refund, the taxing unit's governing body has 90 days to determine whether the taxpayer's request is valid and to either approve the release or refund of the incorrect portion or to notify the taxpayer in writing that no During the month of August, Tax Office staff has checked records and verified the legitimacy of one hundred thirty-eight (138) release requests totaling $30,708.60, eight (8) refunds totaling $1,363.22 and seventy-nine Common reasons for release of tax bill amounts include change in values and months, change in situs, businesses closing / being sold, clerical errors, listing errors and material changes in property structures. The refunds were due to situs errors and value appeals based on condition of personal property. The motor vehicle bill adjustments are largely due to pro-ration of tax bill amounts to account for mid-year transfers of The consent agenda items came in the form of a motion by Chair Isenhower, which carried unanimously.  release or refund willl be made.  (79) Motor Vehicle Bill adjustments /refunds totaling $5,824.87.  ownership, change in values and change in situs.  10. Other Items of Business. None. 11. Manager's Report. completed: Transfer From: To:  County Manager Mary Furtado reported the following items to the Board:  a. Pursuant to Board authority granted to the County Manager, the following budget transfer has been  Transfer Between Existing Capital Projects:  Deerfield Subdwision/Winogemere Road - Transfer of Additional Project Funds 4159-001158051990 Neighborhood Road Improvement Fund Reserve 413-001108805-705 Deerfield Subdivision /Windemere Road Subdivision Windemere Road project to cover total project costs.  $7,500 $7,500  Transfer from Neighborhood Road Improvement Fund Reserve project to the previously authorized Deerfield b. The classification of Deputy Clerk has been added to the County's classification plan at a pay grade 72. County Attorney Jodi Stewart requested the Board consider moving into Closed Session pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(3) and (5) to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged; and to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating () the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, orl lease; or (i) the amount of compensation and other material terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract. Attorney Stewart did not anticipate any action upon return to open session. Commissioner Cole Setzer made a motion to move into closed session for the stated reason. The  This position will be funded vial Reinventing Funds in the County Manager's budget.  12. Attorney's Report.  motion carried unanimously. The Board entered into Closed Session at 7:20 p.m.  584    September 18, 2023, MB#56  13. Adjournment. No further action was taken. Upon a motion by Commissioner Beatty which unanimously  carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.  Isenhower, Chair Catawba County Board of Commissioners DahBin Dale R. Stiles County Clerk  pe  Randy  585