MINUTES  REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OFTHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN THE COMMISSIONERS ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING MEETING CALLEDTOORDER BY CHAIRMANLEONARD WIGGINSAT MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Leonard Wiggins, Chairman, Rev. E. Wayne Hines, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Donald Boswell, Mrs. Evenly Powell, Mrs. Viola Harris, Mr. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Eric Evans, County Manager, Mr. Michael Peters, County Attorney and Ms. Frangie Mungo, Clerk to thel Board. Mr. William Johnson, Assistant County Manager, provided safety instructions for  OFI EDGECOMBE COUNTY MARCH 2, 2020 AT7:001 P.M. TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA  1.  7:00P.M.  William Wooten and Mr. Ralph Webb. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.  2. 3. 4. 5.  all present. PRAYER.  Prayer provided by Rev. Hines.  MINUTES OFI PREVIOUS MEETING PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL. Mr. Wooten moved to approve the minutes of thel February 3, 2020 meeting as presented. Rev. Hine seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 1. Mr. Wiggins called a public hearing to order to receive citizen comments and guestions relative to an Inducement Agreement with Sara Lee. Mr. Peters read the public notice as published.  PUBLICI HEARING.  Mr. Evans stated that Carolina's Gateway Partnership, acting on behalf of both Edgecombe County and the' Town of' Tarboro, negotiated an agreement with Saral Lee Bakery to encourage the expansion of their business here in our County. The result of those negotiations is that Saral Lee agrees to create 108 new jobs at: an average salary of $40,681. In addition, the company will invest at least $19,800,000 in improvements, upfit and equipment. Upon certification that the company has met the obligations of the agreement, they will receive annually an amount equal to 50% of the property taxes paid over ai five-year period. Mr. Evans stated that following public comment, he recommends that the Board Mr. Wiggins called for public comment. There being none thej public hearing Mr. Wooten moved to approve the inducement agreement with Sara Lee Bakery as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous A. Representatives from Cloudwyze were present to discuss Broadband, Deployment. Mr. Evans stated that concern has been for al long time about broadband, or the lack ofl broadband, ini may parts of our County. Ithas become soi important as a part of our everyday life, education, health care and a number of other things that  approve the inducement agreement with Saral Lee Bakery.  was adjourned. vote.  6.  SCHEDULED. APPOINTMENT  1    our citizens have access tol high speed internet service that is affordable. He stated that wel have been in conversation with two different companies that are working to try expanding broadband in the County. He: stated representatives from Cloudwyze Mr. Adrian Wilson, Executive Vice-President of Cloudwyze and Mr. Chris Utesch, Business Development Manager came forth toj present a power point presentation  will come: forth and present to the Board about their company.  regarding:  About Cloudwyze Current Projects Vision forl Edgecombe County  Having or not having broadband impacts educational opportunities, telemedicine, small business, e-commerce, etc. Without iti it's tough to be competitive. After the presentation they answered questions from the Board.  Mr. Evans stated that he has met, along with Tabetha Sumerlin CIO, several times and find theirs services to be creditable and they are already doing work in Nash County and Halifax County and getting startedi in Martin County. Hes stated that what they are: asking from thel Boardi is al letter of support regarding CloudWyze's plan to expand internet accessi in Edgecombe County by asking citizens who lack access to quality internet speeds at their residence or business, to complete a survey. Mrs. Harris moved toj provide al letter ofs support. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, Mr. Curmilus Dancy, II, 1271 Midway Lane, Tarboro, P o Box 1391, Pinetops, stated that he can relate with what the CloudWyze presenters talked about. He stated that he has Century Link and can only do one TV. Hes stated that he has to purchase aj power pack just to upload videos and may takel him three days to upload an hour video, so (broadband) is needed. Mr. Dancy stated that they need to come tol Pinetops, where they willl have all the way to Wilson County, to Pitt County, in Mr. Dancy stated that he went on the website and tried toj pull up the minutes from the Board of Commissioners meetings and the last one he could pull up was June.  They will use thisi information toj plan their network expansions.  which carried by unanimous vote. PUBLIC: PETITIONS.  7.  Macclesfield, Crisp, where they will get a whole lot ofs service. Hev wanted to know what is going on with. July up until today.  Mr. Evans stated that he will check on that. A. Approval of budget amendments.  8.  OTHER BUSINESS:  Mr. Evans provided explanations on some of the budget amendments. Mr. Wooten moved to approve the budget amendments as presented. Mr. Boswell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. B. Approval of amendment with Jones Grading and Fencing from buyout Mr. Evans presented for your consideration is an amendment to the contract with Jones Grading & Fencing, Inc. for the demolition of homes acquired through the HMGP buyout program. The amendment includes the addition of two more structures that were acquired after the original demolition contract was approved. This change order will result in an addition of$11,150, increasing the total contract price to $134,990. Mr. Evans recommended that  property demolition.  2    you approve the contract amendment as presented, and authorize the chairman Mr. Boswell moved to approve the amendment as presented. Mrs. Powell  to execute thes same.  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. . Approval of Health Department's fee changes.  Mr. Evans stated that staff at the Health Department regularly reviews fees to ensure they cover the costs associated with providing thes services, and to make sure they arei in compliance with rules associated with such fees. They are proposing ani increase in feei for' TB skin tests from $14 and $20: and pregnancy tests from $21 to $30. He stated that these fees come with a favorable Mrs. Harris moved to approve thel Health Department's fee changes as recommended by the Human Services Board. Mr. Webb seconded the motion, D. Approval of contract with H.G. Reynolds for renovation of Courthouse Mr. Evans stated that in September ofl last year mold was found in the basement of the Courthouse. On October 1,2 2019, the Board approved a contract to remediate the mold. Thaty worki involved removing all of the material and cleaning all oft the surfaces affected by the mold. He stated that since then, wel havel bid out the work to replace that material and the related repairs. Of the fivel bids, received, the lowest, responsive and responsible bidderi is H. G. Reynolds. Therefore, Hei recommended that the Board authorize him to approve a contract with H.G. Reynolds in the amount of $423,000 and he recommended approve of Mr. Boswell moved to approve the contract and the budget amendment as Mr. Wooten askedi ift this was covered under our: insurance.  recommendation from thel Human Services Board.  which carried by unanimous vote.  basement.  thel budget amendment.  presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion.  Mr. Evans stated that iti is not. issues anywhere.  Mr. Boswell asked wel had the entire courthouse checked to seei iftherei is anymore Mr. Evans stated yes. He stated that in the mechanical room located in the basement, where all of the electrical, HVAC, mechanicals are mold was found and wel had the environmental. health specialist to do testing throughout the building. His findings were that, therei is moldi in that room. Itneeds tol bes sealed offa and remediated. Int the rest of the courthouse they dot test the air for airborne mold spores and they found that the moldi in the air was less inside than itis  outside.  After discussion thei motion carried by unanimous vote.  E. Approval of agreement with NC Budget Office Disaster Recovery Single Mr. Evans stated that thel NC Office of State Budget and Management is seeking to assist Vonzell and LaTausha Roberts with thei mitigation of their flooded property at 156 Grove Church Road. To that end, they wish to enter into agreement with the County foru us to managet the: acquisition, clearance and related repairs. Like properties in our HMGP-Acquisition, program, once closed, the County will owni this property and willl have to maintain as opens space. Mr. Evans  Acquisition.  3    stated that the: agreement makes available to the County, on a reimbursement Mrs.] Powell moved to approve the agreement and budget amendment as presented. Mr. Wiggins seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. F.A Approval of agreement with] NCOffice of Recovery for CDBG Buyout Mr. Evans stated that the NC Office of] Recovery and Resiliency, through the CDBG-Disaster Recovery program, plans to offer flood mitigation through buyouts in areas designated as Disaster Risk Reduction Areas, or buyout zones. These are areas with repetitive looses due to flooding. One such area is just outside of] Pinetops on Bynum Farm road, for which the agreement pertains. He stated that this is a voluntary program. Homes within these areas will be given the opportunity toj participate in al buyout program, very similar to the FEMA program we are already administering. The other two buyout zones being considered by their respective municipalities arei in' Tarboro and Princeville. This program will be administered through NCORR, and our role will be to assist in the closing process and tol hold ownership of participating properties as open Mr. Boswell moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement as presented. Mrs. Harris seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  basis, $40,000 for this project.  Program.  space.  9. APPOINTMENTS.  A. Nursing Home Adult Care Advisory Committee  Nor recommendation.  10. AFTERLISTS AND RELEASES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 11. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FOR REVIFW-"Reehed":  Mr. Boswell moved to approve the afterlists and releases as presented. Mrs. Powell  A. Financial Summary report. B. Water & Sewer Department. C.Hurricane recovery update. E. New Law re: Land Use. F. Solid Waste Trash pick-up. G. TDA report. 12. MANAGERSREPORT  D.Tax Administrator- - Board of Equalization and Review.  A. Workforce Development Indicators. D. Open positions onl NEED, Incl Board. E. Reminder of] Board Retreat:  B. Special Olympics update provided by Mr. William Johnson, Assistant County C. Update on Edgecombe County Rescue Squad. (To be put on retreat agenda.)  Manager.  March 16, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.  East Carolina Agriculture and' Training Center atl Kingsboro  F. Response to Sheriff's presentation. (Tol be put on retreat agenda.)  13. COMMISSIONERS REPORT. 14. ATTORNEYSREPORT  Mrs. Harris shared information she received while attending thel NACo Legislative  Conference.    None.  15. CLOSED SESSION.  Mr. Boswell moved to go into closed session to discuss Economic Development IN.C.G.S.143-318.11 (a)(4)] and a Personnel. [N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(6)). Rev. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Boswell moved to approve thel budget amendment for Edgecombe Rescue. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 16. MRS. POWELLMOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING UNTIL APRIL 6, 2020. REV.IINESSECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS  VOTE.  Approved Aprile 6,2 2020. Ee  Frangie Mungo, Clerk tot thel Board