MINUTES  REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OFTHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INTHE CARMON AUDITORIUM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING MEETING CALLEDTOORDER BY CHAIEMANLEONARD WIGGINSAT MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Leonard Wiggins, Chairman, Rev. E. Wayne Hines, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Donald Boswell, Mrs. Viola Harris, Mrs. Evelyn Powell, Mr.  OF EDGECOMBE COUNTY MARCH 1, 2021 AT7:001 P.M. TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA  1.  7:001 P.M.  William Wooten and Mr. Ralph Webb. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. Clerk to the Board. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Mrs. Bess provided safety instructions. Rev.) Hines provided prayer.  OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Eric Evans, County Manager, Mrs. Natalie Bess, Deputy County Manager, Mr. Michael Peters, County Attorney and Ms. Frangie Mungo,  2. 3.  PRAYER.  4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL. Mr. Wooten moved to approve the minutes of thel February 1,2021meeting as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. A. Julius Moody, CSBG Director & Nichelle Cole, Interim Executive Director- Ms. Cole] presented the Community Service Block Grant application to thel Board. stating that at total of $524,123 was received for their total funding. Edgecombe County received be utilized in Edgecombe, Nash and Wilson Counties, with Mr. Moody stated that the program is tol help individuals with employment, education and housing. He came tol let the Board know what will be done with the allocation. He stated that NEED, Inc. plans to serve 100 clients next year with 37  5.  SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS.  NEED, Inc. presentation of CSBG application for funding.  Edgecombe County receiving $147,483.  of thosel beingi inl Edgecombe County.  Ms. Cole and Mr. Moody answered questions from the Board. B. Karen Lachapelle, Health Director, to present COVID-19 update. Mrs. Lachapelle provided information on the number of vaccines given to date. She stated that they are continuing to give vaccines atl both offices, 9: a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. She stated that they are now planning community events and working with local organizations to see what thei interest is. Ms.1 Lachapelle stated that 47% of vaccines given in the County has been given tol Black and Brown people. She stated that the County is currently at 106 deaths, with 58% being 75+ years of age. Whites accounts for 55% deaths and After her presentation Mrs. Lachapelle answered questions from thel Board.  45% blacks.  1    6.  PUBLICI PETITIONS. 7. OTHER BUSINESS:  No petitioners signed up to speak or submitted emails tol be read.  A. Approval of budget amendments.  Mr. Evans provided explanations on several of the budget amendments. Mrs. Powell moved to approve thel budget amendments as presented. Mrs. Webb seconded thei motion, which carried by unanimous vote. B. Approval of Resolution in Support oft the NCACC Presidential Initiative to Mrs.] Harris read the resolution and moved to approve the resolution as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mrs. Harris thanked the Board for adopting the resolution. Approval of Application for Public School Building Capital Fund. Mr. Evans s stated that Edgecombe County Schools plans to replace HVAC controls at Stocks Elementary School using funds from thel NCI Lottery Building Capital Fund. To use these funds for this project, thel Board of Commissioners mustj jointly request the release of these funds along with ECPS. Mrs. Harris moved to approve the application as presented. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  Promote) Food System Resiliency.  8.  APPOINTMENTS. None. None.  A. Rocky Mount Board of Adjustment.  B. Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments Board of Directors.  C. Human Services Board.  Rev.] Hines moved to appoint Ms.' Tilda Marshall, Dr. Chad Cayton and to reappoint Mr. Robert. Alan Robbins, Dr. Robin Webb-Corbett and Ms. Ann Adams. Mr.] Boswell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Boswell moved to approve the: afterlists and releases as presented. Mrs. Powell Mrs. Harris moved to approve the contracts as presented. Mr. Webb seconded the  9. AFTERLISTS AND RELEASES FORI REVIEW AND APPROVAL. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 10. CONTRACTS) FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  11. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FOR REVIEW.-Reeived":  A. Water Services. B.F Financial Summary report. C.Solid Waste.  12. MANAGER'S REPORD--Recehed":  A. Convening of thel Board of Equalization and Review- - April 5, 2021. B.I Implementation of] E-Recording with thel Register of Deeds Office. C.Workforce Development Indicators. D. Proposed agenda for Retreat - March 15,2021. E.Final Version Fire. Arms Ordinance F.House Bill 119-Tax Relief for COVID affected businesses.  13. COMMISSIONERS REPORT.    None. None.  14. ATTORNEY'S REPORT. 15. CLOSED SESSION.  Rev. Hines moved to go into closed session to discuss: A. Economic Development. N.C.G.S.143-318.1 (a)(4)] B. Legal matter. [Per N.C.G.S 143-318.11(a)3) Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Evans read the response tot thel LGCI letter.  Mrs. Powell moved to go out of closed session and resume the regular meeting. Rev.  16. MRS. POWELLI MOVED TOI RECESS THE MEETING UNTIL MARCH 15, 2021 FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RETREAT. MR. BOSWELL SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED! BY UNANIMOUS VOTE.  Approved April5,2021 Ekomi  2 -  Frangie Mungo, Clerk to thel  Dar  3