MINUTES  REGULAR: SCHEDULED MEETING OF THEI BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CARMON. AUDITORIUM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE: BUILDING  OF EDGECOMBE COUNTY JANUARY 4, 2021 AT 7:00 P.M. 201 SAINT. ANDREW STREET TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA  1.  MEFINGCALIEDTO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN LEONARD WIGGINSAT MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Leonard Wiggins, Chairman, Rev. E. Wayne Hines, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Donald Boswell, Mr. William Wooten, Mrs. Viola Harris, Mr. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Eric Evans, County Manger, Mrs. Natalie Bess, Deputy County Manager, Mr. Michael Peters, County Attorney and Ms. Frangie Mungo,  7:00P.M.  Ralph Webb and Mrs. Evelyn Powell. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Clerk to the Board. SAFETYI INSTRUCTIONS. Mr. Evans provided thes safety instructions. Rev. Hines provided the prayer.  2.  3. PRAYER.  4.  MINUTES OF PREVIOUS! MEETING PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL. Mr. Evans stated that a correction was needed in the December 7, 2020 minutes regarding the "Elections ofOfficers" item where Mr. Felton's name should be Mr. Wooten moved to approve the minutes with the correction. Rev. Hines  replaced withl Rev. Hines' name.  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  5.  SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. questions from the Board. PUBLIC. PETITIONS.  A. Mr. Shawn Olson, Representatives from CloudWyze, provided an update on broadband project and included visuals. After his presentation he answered  6.  West Edgecombe Baptist Church members, Mr.Jimmy and Mrs. Carolyn Carson, "We come toj you all tonight to letj you know that we are praying, forj you, will keep supporting. you. We continue to appreciate youre efforts to provide excellent leadership and decision making, for the County ofl Edgecombe. Our goal is to contact all churches in Edgecombe County, who believe the Word of God, Our Holy Bible, is pure and true. We, will invite them toj join in scripture prayer) for you and Edgecombe County. Realizing this is al big undertaking and believe that God will provide the way and the increase. Wei want to thank you all for all that you do and we want] you to know that Mr. Carson prayed for the Board and they presented tokens of appreciation. Edgecombe County Commissioners' Board Meetings Concerns. January 2021 1.Why the Commissioners', meeting are not lives streamed? The following is the options that the Edgecombe County, School. System have for their meetings. However Ihave been told  Onei in Christ Ministry, came forth. Mr. Carson stated:  wes support you whole heartedly. 4  Mr. Curmilus Dancy read the following:  1    that the County have Departmental meetings and other that are lives streamed.. Ifindit interesting that the citizens are not able to see your meetings via live stream. Why? 2.Edgecombe County Health Department- Why the county are not sharing more information about the COVID likel Nash County? Wer understand. the HIPPA Lawandi we are not asking for names but otheri information such as demographics. 3.I am glad this board has taken over the EMS and purchased new vehicles however Ifindi it interesting the person that was EMS Director before the county took over resigned. Makes me wonder why. Ifoundi iti interesting this board gave the EMS hundreds of thousands of dollars just last) year but the Sheriff Office was given little to none. 4.I find iti interesting that Edgecombe County is known to hire family members within the county buti itis hard for Blacks to get hired in the county especially. family members so therefore when they go offt to school they do not return. 5.Sources say it appears that if the county staff do not hold titles that they are left out of important decisions that they feel they should have some input. 6.Again this year when it came time to vote on the chair and vice chair oft this board, Ifindit interesting that obviously the females are overlooked. Why isi it this board has not electeda  female chair and/or vice chair overi thej years? Thank you) for allowing me to voice my concerns.  Have ag good evening! Curmilusl Dancyll damngt@mhumalcom (252)314-5484 7. OTHER BUSINESS:  A. Approval of budget amendments.  Mr. Evans provided explanations on several of thel budget amendments. Mr. Boswell moved to approve thel budget amendments as presented. Rev. Hines Mr. Evans stated that Sheriff Atkinson plans to apply to thel NCI Department of Public Safety, Division of Governor's Crime Commission under the Criminal Justice Systems Improvement program. The grant request is in the amount of $24,500 toj purchase al License Plate Reader. The grant does not requirea Mrs. Harris moved to approve the grant applications as presented. Mr. Webb Mr. Evans stated that sheriff Atkinson is asking that thel Board take into consideration a draft ordinance related to firearms. Wel have had some complaints from citizens regarding incidents involving the discharge of firearms. This ordinance would put inj place protective measures and a means of enforcement. Mr. Evans recommended that thel Board call for a public hearing Sheriff Atkinson provided information regarding the proposed ordinance. Mr. Boswell moved to call for and hold aj public hearing at thel February 1,2020 meeting. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. D. Approval of Change Order for Flood Mitigation Measures with HGI Revnolds  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. B. Approval of Governor's Crime Commission Grant application.  match.  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  Proposed Fire Arms Ordinance.  tol bel held at thel February meeting.  2    Company.  Mr. Evans stated that wel have HGI Reynolds Co, Inc. under contract toj perform FEMA-funded: flood mitigation work at the Courthouse. Mr. Evans] presented for Board approval change order #1 to add threei items needed that were not included in the original specifications. Thej proposed change order adds $11,691 for a total Mr. Boswell moved to approve the change order as presented. Mrs. Harris E.A Approval of Change Order for Mold] Mitigation with H.G. Reynolds Company. Mr. Evans stated that wel have HG Reynolds Co, Inc. under contract toj perform mold mitigation work: at the Courthouse. Hej presented for Board approval change order #3 to add: stabilization and protection of newly installed dehumidifiers, which was noti included int the original scope. Thej proposed change order adds $6,385 for at total contract cost of $576,303. Mrs. Harris moved to approve the change order as presented. Mr. Wooten seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  contract cost of $752,506.  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  8.  APPOINTMENTS. None. None.  A. Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment.  B. Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments Board of] Directors.  Tourism Development Authority. D. EMS Advisory Board. Commissioner: Mr. Donald Boswell Ex-officio seats:  Mrs. Harris moved to approve the appointment of Mrs. Candis Owens. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Rev.] Hines moved to approve the appointment of the following slate:  Mr. Eric Evans, County Manager Mr. Mark Walters, Emergency Services Director 31 Emergeney Medical Technicians: Basic- - Brian Ferrer Paramedic -None Supervisor- - Antwan Brown 21 members atl large: Kerry Lyndaker None  Dr. Barry Bunn, Director of] Emergency Medicine Vidant-Edgecombe  Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Powell moved to approve the appointment of Dr. Glenda Lawerence- Knight. Mrs. Harris seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Powell moved to approve the appointment of] Ms. Yvette Jones. Mrs. Harris seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  E. Human Services Board.  F. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.  9. AFTERLISTS. ANDI RELEASES FORI REVIEW AND APPROVAL. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 10. DEPARTMENTAL: REPORTS FOR REVIEV-RECHIVED": A. Sheriff Clee Atkinson addressed the needs of his Office.  Mrs. Harris moved to approve the: afterlists and releases as] presented. Mrs. Powell  3    B. Mr. Evans introduced Mike Matthews as thei newly  Water Services update provided by Mike Matthews, Water & Sewer Director. D.COVID-19 update provided by Karen Lachapelle, Health Director.  C.Financial: Summary report.  11. MANAGER'S) REPOKI,--RICHVID".  A. Planning: and Inspections update on re-inspection fees and Building Inspector After discussion, Mr. Wooten moved to terminate the franchise agreement with the Edgecombe Rescue Squad. Mr. Webb seconded the motion, which carried by  position.  B. Update on the transition of rescue services. c.Workforce) Development Indicators. 12. COMMISSIONERS REPORT. ditches in the County. 13. ATTORNEY'S REPORT. 14. CLOSED SESSION.  unanimous vote.  Mrs. Harris expressed concern regarding the trash and standing water in the  None.  Rev. Hines moved to go into closed session to discuss: A. Economic Development. N.C.G.S.143-318.11 (a)(4)] B. Legal matter. [Per N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)(3) Mr. Boswell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Rev. Hines moved to go out of closed session and resume the regular meeting. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. After] Board discussion on Rescue Squad employee'syacation and sick leave and retirement as County employees Mr. Wooten made a motion to approve al budget amendment for $270,000 appropriating directly to thel Rescue Squad to be used for 240 hours of vacation leave for people in question ($120,000) and $150,000 for operations. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Decision on sick leave pay for employees retiring was tabled.  Mr. Evans passed out a copy of Senate Bill 382 from Rev. Roosevelt Higgs. 15. MR. WOOTEN. MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETINGI UNTIL FEBRUARY1, 2021 AT7:001 P.M.MR. BOSWELLSECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH  CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.  Approved February 1,2021. ai A Frangie Mungo,'Clerki tot the Boarg)  4