MINUTES REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OFTHE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INTHE COMMISSIONERS ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVEBUILDING MEETING CALLEDTOORDER BY CHAIRMANI LEONARD WIGGINSAT7OOFM., MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Leonard Wiggins, Chairman, Mr. Jonathan Felton, Rev. E. Wayne Hines, Mr.] Donald) Boswell, Mrs. Evelyn Powell and Mrs. Viola Harris. OF EDGECOMBE COUNTY APRIL3,2018. AT 7:00 P.M. TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 1. MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. William Wooten. Attorney, and Ms. Frangie Mungo, Clerk to the Board. OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Eric Evans, County Manager, Mr. Michael Peters, County 2. 3. 4. PRAYER. Rev. Hines provided aj prayer of comfort for the family of Deputy David Lee'Sean Manning, and for Commissioner Powell and family for thel loss oft their loved ones. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL. Mr. Felton moved to approve the minutes of thel March 5, 2018 meeting as presented. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 1. Mr. Wiggins called a public hearing to order to receive citizen comments and questions relative to a proposed amendment to Section 9-3-1 "Table of] Permitted Uses" of Article IX"Zoning" of the Unified Development Ordinance of] Edgecombe County. PUBLIC HEARING. Mr. Peters read the public notice as published. Mr. Evans stated that therei is a petting ZOO that has been in operation for some time int the County. The County did not have anything in the zoning ordinance to address such an operation. In order fori it to be compliant amended language was proposed to the Board. Mr. Evans stated that thej proposed amendment has been reviewed by the Mr. Wiggins called for public comment. There being none, the public hearing was Mr. Felton moved to approve the amendment to allow a petting zoo in the. AR-30 zoning district. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. MR. BOSWELL MOVED TO RECESS THE REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW. MRS. POWELL SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. A. Mrs. Carol Allen White, Clerk of Court, administered the oath of office. .Consideration of adoption of updated Notice ofl Decision letter. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Planning Board with ai favorable recommendation. adjourned. 5. BOARD OFI EQUALIZATION, AND] REVIEW. B. Chairman Wiggins called thei meeting to order. Mr. Felton moved to adopt the updated Notice of Decision as presented. Mrs. Harris D. Scheduled appointments: There were no scheduled appointments. MR. FELTON MOVED TO RECESS AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW UNTIL MAY 7, 2018 AND RECONVENE REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. REV. HINES SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. PUBLIC. PETITIONS. 6. Rev. Roosevelt Higgs, Speed, NC, came forth and shared with the with the Board pictures of al house that was converted and is currently the home of Commissioner Wooten. He stated that his mother lived in thel house from the age of three until she was twenty-three years old. Rev. Higgs thanked Mr. Norris Tolson for the work he did with CSX and congratulated Rev. Higgs stated that a few years ago the County had an organization chart which was a snap picture of the diversity of the County in each department. He stated that he would like to see that put back on the table to see where Edgecombe County is when it comes down to Rev. Higgs stated that with the recent health rankings of Edgecombe County and the School system the County Commissioners need to challenge the Boards that sit over these agencies to see if they can do more to bring awareness because you cannot continue to treat a crisis situation as ifit were not a crisis. He stated that in 1993 a study was done on Edgecombe County and it showed that the County looked like a third world country. He stated that we Ms. Kimberly Hickerson, 7175 Hunter Ridge Road, Rocky Mount, Twin Counties Disaster Recovery Group, came forth toj provide an update stating that the group assist survivors of Hurricane Matthew with unmet needs if they are not able to get assistance from FEMA or other organizations. Primarily they have been helping with furniture and appliances as people transition back into their homes. So far they have helped 85 households to transition back into their homes. She stated that the group operates under the United Way, their fiscal agent, but are at aj point where they need support of the Commissioners to help spread the word about the additional needs in Edgecombe related to Hurricane Matthew. Ms. Hickerson stated that April 10th is the deadline for the survivors to move out of the FEMA manufactured housing units, so they stilll havei families that are attempting to transition. They have run out of resources and are anxiously applying for grants to continue doing the things they do. She stated that they also need the participation of business leaders and Mr. Evans stated that Ms. Hickerson works closely with the County's case managers and He stated that Mr. Wooten moved thel house in the 90's. Mr. Felton on being awarded thel Long Leaf Pine Award. the aspects of diversity. need to do better. churches tol help tos support families. other staff. Mr. Wiggins asked Mr. Evans to continue to work with Ms. Hickerson. Dr. Doctor Aal-Anubia, representing KMT Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning, stated that he is fortunate to serve the residents of Edgecombe. He stated that one of their goals is to bring some jobs. The company is the only African American Company in the State of North Carolina that received the State's highest award to be a certified apprenticeship employer for heating and air conditioner, which was received in 2002. They arei interested: in workforce development opportunities because it's important to rebuild. He stated that] he wanted to introduce himself and solicit the Board's support. Dr. Aal- Anubia shared his accomplishments with the Board stating that his goal is to create relationships that create opportunities. There are opportunities where small businesses can Mr. Wiggins stated that the Board is always willing and open to assist in any area. Curmulius Dancy II, PO Box 1391 Pinetops, 127, Midway Lane, Tarboro, stated that the group in which) Ms. Hickerson spoke about use to meet at Michael's Angels Girls Club. He stated that he used to be a part of that group and attended the meetings. He stated that the group did great work and he was proud to see it where iti is now because he has been aj part of flood recovery and saw the work they were doing. He asked the Board to do whatever A. Approval of Resolution tol Declare] March 11th as Deputy David Lee'Sean Manning Day in] Edgecombe County.(Deputy. Manning died at the scene ofai fatal collision on March receive resources ift their commitment is to create, jobs. they could do to assist them. OTHER BUSINESS: 11,2018 while on duty.) Mr. Wiggins read the resolution. 7. 2- Mr. Felton moved to adopt thel Resolution tol Declare March 11th as Deputy David Lee'Sean Manning Day inl Edgecombe County and Manning's call number of 839 be officially retired and never be used again by thel Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Wiggins stated that thel Resolution will bej placed as an official document of the Mr. Wiggins invited the Manning family to the front of the room along with Sheriff Clee Atkinson. Mr. Wiggins presented the resolution tot thei family on behalf of thel Board. Sheriff Atkinson and other deputies presented several portraits painted by an artisti in Philadelphia tot the family ofl Deputy Manning and al handmade flag constructed by a. Mother of Deputy Manning, Mrs. Deshina Manning, thanked everyone for the honor Rev. Hines moved to approve the budget amendments as presented. Mrs. Powell . Approval of calling for a public hearing on May 7, 2018 for the closing ofap portion Mr. Felton moved to call for aj public hearing on May 7, 2018. Rev. Hines seconded the D. Approval of Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding for fiscal year 2019. Mrs. Powell moved to approve the fiscal year 2019 funding for the. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council as presented. Mrs. Harris seconded the motion, which carried by L. Approval of Easement Agreement for cell phone tower at] Kingsboro Industrial Park. Mr. Felton moved to approve the easement agreement as presented. Mr. Boswell F. Approval of Intent to] Reimburse funds for the purchase of] Midlakes Mobile Home Park. Mr. Evans stated that at thel last meeting the Board took action to allocate money from fund balance toj proceed with the purchase of Midlakes Mobile Home Park. Thej plan was toi include the costs for that purchase along with thej purchase of other land at Kingsboro: for economic development. However, the closing oft that loan has been delayed as wel havel been working out the details of the terms with' Triangle' Tire and Corning. He stated that closing on the purchase of Midlakes MHP took place on March 27th. We do still plan to replace that money ini fund balance once we close on the load. To do so, approval is needed from thel Board and hej presented al Resolution Declaring the Mr. Felton moved to approve thel Resolution Declaring the Intent tol Reimburse. Mr. Mrs. Harris moved to: approve the contract as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the County records. mani from Utah. and recognition ofl hers son. B. Approval of budget amendments. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. ofHarts Chapel Road. motion, which carried by unanimous vote. unanimous vote. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Intent tol Reimburse. Boswell seconded thei motion, which carried by unanimous vote. G. Approval of contract amendment forl landfill corrective measures. motion, which carried by unanimous vote. A. Animal Welfare. Advisory Council. 8. APPOINTMENTS. Councilwoman Deborah Jordan, municipal interests Eugene Taylor, animal control officer Dr. Mandy' Tolson, veterinarian Janice Thomspon, animal rescue shelters Kathy Williams, at-large Curmilus Dancy, at-large. Mr. Boswell moved to approve the appointment of thes slate of names as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Evans stated that one at-large seat is available for appointment. -3- 9. AFTERLISTS AND RELEASES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. Mrs. Harris moved to approve the afterlists and releases as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded Mr. Felton moved to approve the contracts as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 10. CONTRACTS FOR REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL. which carried by unanimous vote. A. Water Services. B. Financial Summary Report. C. Hurricane Matthew update. 11. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FOR REVIFW.-Reehed": Mr. Evans stated that the deadline: for those stilli in FEMA trailers has been extended to July 10, 2018. Anyone staying after May 1st willl have toj pay rent. 12. MANAGER'S REPORI--Reeived": A. Economic and Workforce Indicators. B. Update onl P-card use. D. Edgecombe Genco appeal. E. Hwy 17/64 Association update. C.I NCI Department of Transportation to widen NC 111/West Wilson Street. Mr. Evans stated that thej joint meeting with Edgecombe Board of Education is scheduled for April3 30th; Nash Rocky Mount Board of] Education scheduled for May 14th at 6:00. Mr. Evans asked thel Board to let him knowi if they were interested in attending the April Mr. Boswell stated that hel has received more calls about the dumpsites. He stated that he has ideas that he would like toj propose and share with Mr. Evansi ifi iti is okay with the After a brief discussion and with no objections Mr. Wiggins stated that it was alright for Mr. Boswell and Mr. Evans to meet and bring back to thel Board for any needed action. Mr. Wiggins recognized Midlakes MHP residents in the audience and asked if they would Mrs. Carolyn Rogerson, 1961 Fishing Lane, stated that shel had already sent her April Iot rental payment to the former owners of the MHPi in Pennsylvania and askedi ifity was going 19th Friends of Scouts banquet honoring Mr. Wooten. 13. COMMISSIONERS REPORT. Board. tos speak. tol be ani issue. Mr. Wiggins assured Mrs. Rogerson that Mr. Evans will work on her issue. letter from the County detailing options for the residents of Midlakes. Mrs. Rogerson stated she and her husband have already looked at some land that they are thinking about] purchasing and wanted tol know how long will they have to wait to receive a Mr. Wiggins asked Mrs.] Rogerson to meet with Mr. Evans and whatever Mr. Evans and the Attorney can do they will do and will assisti in resolving whatever issues they can. Mr. Evans stated that Mikel Matthews, Water/Sewer Director will be thej point person in managing thej park as long as the County owns it. Mr. Evans stated that all oft the residents are County water customers soi it willl be easy for the County to bill thel lot rent with their utility bill. Their next utility bill that will go out at the end of the month willl have the lot Mrs. Wanda Lloyd, 1031 Fishing Lane, stated that she came to the office about two weeks ago and was told that by March 27th she would be receivingi information as to where to send her payment. She wanted to know that she needed to do now since the County owns the Mr. Evans stated she will get a billi from the County'swater department that willi include rent amount on it. property. rent fees and she will sendi it back to the same place as the water bill. Mrs. Lloyd stated that progress is good forl Edgecombe County. Shes stated that shel had been approved toj purchase a home and wanted tol know what funding willl be available because therel has been no uniform way of] letting people know whati is available or what will Mr. Evans stated that we were waiting to close on the property and working out the details so we could send out the official letter. He: stated that everybody will receive al letter. Mr. Wiggins stated that now that the county has ownership of the property we can proceed with the details. There were certain things we could not do until we owned it. Mrs.] Lloyd stated that she readi in the' Telegram that the County would bej purchasing the manufactured homes at Midlakes within the next two years and wanted tol know ifiti is going Mr. Evans stated that a six months' notice. has tol be given. He stated that the first 23 residents immediately affected willl be given thes six months. All of the rest willl be given become available. tol bet that long. twelve months. Anybody who wants to move quicker than that can. 14. ATTORNEY'S REPORT. 15. CLOSED SESSION. Rev. Hines moved to go into closed session to discuss economic development. Mr. Felton Rev. Hines moved to go out of closed session and resume the regular meeting. Mrs. Harris Mr. Felton moved to approve the first amendment to the option with 3MR Limited Partnership. Mr. Boswell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Evans stated that Mr. Wooten had previously mentioned to thel Board his company's, (Kanban Logistics) interest in leasing thei first floor of the 1912 building adjacent to the Human Services Building. He stated that Mr. Wooten submitted al letter to officially request that. In his letter he did not propose al lease rate. The Tax Administrator's office did some research and found that rental property for office space in the County ranges from about $8.40 per square foot to $12.00 per square: foot annually. Mr. Evans that if thel Boardi is interested in considering this request he recommended that hei follow up and ask that Mr. Wooten propose al rate andi ifiti is within what is determined tol be market rate thel Board can consider that at the next meeting. Hes stated that we willl have toj post a notice letting the Mr. Wiggins asked that Mr. Evans and Mr. Peters talk with Mr. Wooten and once a 16. MR. FELTON. MOVED' TO ADJOURNTHE MEETING UNTILI MONDAYMAY7.2018 AT7:00 P.M. REV.HINES SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. public know that thel Board plans on taking action. satisfactory rate is proposed bringi itl back to the Board. UNANIMOUS VOTE. Adopted May 7,2018. Frangie bllpp