MINUTES  REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INTHECOMMISSIONERS ROOM, COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING MEETINGCALLED TOORDERBY CHAIRMANLEONARD WIGGINS AT7:00P P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Leonard Wiggins, Chairman, Mr. Jonathan Felton, Vice- Chairman, Mr. Donald Boswell, Rev. E. Wayne Hines, Mr. William Wooten, Mrs. Evelyn  OF EDGECOMBE COUNTY MAY'7, 2018 AT'7:00 P.M. TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA  Powell and Mrs. Violal Harris. MEMBERS ABSENT: None.  OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Eric Evans, County Manager, Mr. Michael Peters, County  Attorney and Ms. Frangiel Mungo, Clerk tot the Board.  2. 3. 3.  PRAYER.  Rev. Hines provided the prayer.  MIINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  Mr. Felton moved to approve the minutes of the April 3, 2018 meetings as presented. 1. Mr. Wiggins called a public hearing to order to receive citizen comments and questions relative to a proposed action to close a portion of] Harts Chapel Road for economic  PUBLIC HEARING. development activities.  Mr. Peters read thej public notice as published.  Mr. Evans pointed out that thei notice was] posted for this public hearing but statute requires that the notice bej posted once a week for three consecutive weeks, which was overlooked. Hei recommended that the public hearing still be held tonight for those who may want to speak on this matter, but recommended that thel Board call for a second public) hearing at the. June 4th meeting and he assured the Board that thej proper protocol Mr. Wiggins called forj public comments. There being none the public hearing was Rev. Hines moved to call for a second public hearing on this matter at the June 4, 2018 meeting. Mr. Wooten seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 2. Mr. Wiggins called a public hearing to order to receive citizen receive citizen input relative to the Board of Commissioners' proposal to enteri into an agreement for the purchase and conveyance of] land for economic development purposes. Mr. Evans stated that there aret two actions that arel being recommended for the Board to take action on. Hes stated that the Board approved a purchase agreement a few months agoi for the purchase oft thej property contingent upon other steps tol be taken. Since then the owners of thej property has changed. Originallyi it was Barnes Farm Incorporation and now itis Carson'sLand) LLCand the board will need to take action on that purchase agreement. Secondly, willl bei the inducement agreement. He stated that for thej public's understanding thei inducement agreement describes what the company, Corning, agrees to do asi far as creating jobs and making investments in the County and what the County is offering as ani incentive. In this case the County is to convey land and to offer some tax incentives over a ten year period of time. Mr. Evans stated that we just found out today that there willl be: a change on thei inducement agreement that he will bring back to the Board, which he would like to discuss with thel Board in closed session and once out of Mr. Wiggins called forj public comment. There being none the public hearing was  willl be followed. adjourned.  Mr. Peters read thej public notice as published.  closed session then take this matter in consideration.  adjourned.    5. SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS).  A. Mr. Scott] Power, North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office discussed Rural Mr. Evansi invited William Johnson, Assistant County Manager, to come forth and Mr. Johnson stated that during the retreati in March he gave: a short presentation on Rural Historic Districts. At the end of that presentation there were questions from the Board thatl he did not havet thet technical insight to answer. Mr.J Johnson thought it would be a good idea toi invitel Mr. Scott Power, thel Regional Supervisor of thel Eastern Office of the North Carolina State] Historic Preservation Office, to give a more detailed presentation on what a Rurall Historic District is and to answer any questions from the Mr. Powers stated that his office covers 27 counties in Northeastern North Carolina. He stated that hei is a State employee with the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, where they administer both federal and state. Historic Preservation Programs. Thel National Register Program is ai federal program administered through the Department ofl Interior. Edgecombe County has 35 properties listed in the National Registry, including thel large Historic District in the' Town ofTarboro. He stated that he was asked to talk about thel National Registry Program Rural Historic. He stated that thej program is a volunteer program and does not require the property owner to be bound by any rules and regulations. Thisi is aj program thati is initiated by either aj property owner or a county or municipality. In terms of, of all thet types or properties listed in the National Registry, Rural Historic Districts are typically thel hardest case tol be made to prove an area's significance and integrity, because you are looking at an area that has to beal well-defined in terms ofi its boundaries and it also has tol have significance and integrity, meaning it] has tol look like it did from thej period in which it was important. After comments and questions from the Board Mr. Wiggins thanked Mr. Power and stated that if the Board decides toj pursue they willl have the resources needed. B. Mrs. Carol Allen White, NEW Reentry Chairman and Ms. Sheneathia Hanson, NEW Reentry Program Coordinator presented to the] Board of Commissioners thei inaugural Mrs. White thanked thel Board for taking thei initiative of allowing returning citizens an opportunity tol become employed. Mrs. White provided information on the NEW Reentry Program services. Shej presented an award to thel Board that was awarded on April 24, 2018: at the State of thel Reentry Luncheon for their encouraging of applicants seeking employment with the County with criminal backgrounds by adopting ai resolution on March 21,2017 the Guidelines for Hiring Former Offenders and charged the County Manager to implement them as part of the County Personnel Policy. Mrs. White commended Edgecombe County Government for always being proactive and thoughtful. Mr. Wiggins thanked Mrs. White and stated that the Board believes that if they are going to ask private employers to hire ex-offenders its should start with the public sector, who should bet the leaders. He stated that the passing of the resolution was the Board's SheriffClee Atkinson to discuss needs of the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff. Atkinson stated that his team, the Sheriff's Office, works 24 hours 7 days a week. He asked thel Board to consider salary increases for his team. Hej provided law enforcement salary comparisons from surrounding areas. Sheriff Atkinson stated that 95 percent ofl his agency is working a second job. He stated that] he currently has a 20 year veteran with a two year degree making $41,500. Hel has lost two telecommunicators to other counties for more money. Sheriff Atkinson stated that they have a 2011 pay scale study versus a 2015-16 pay scales study that was donei for deputies and detention officers that was neveri implemented. Steps would be good when bringing in skilled veteran officers. Constant turneri is aj problem because his department is training people so they can go to other agencies. People with experience are brought in at the same salary as a person with no experience. He stated that ifs steps werei inj place this would increase pay: as well as morale. He stated that Deputies currently get comp timei instead of overtime like Mr. Wiggins asked Sheriff. Atkinson ifl he had discretion to bringi in an experienced officer  Historic Districts.  introduce thes scheduled appointment.  Board.  NEW Reentry Second Chance Award.  statement.  other agencies.  over the base starting pay.  -2-    Sheriff Atkinson stated that itl has been past practice tos start with base pay and he would Mr. Evans stated that the Sheriff has a different type of leeway than the rest of the departments. Over alll hei is constrained by thet total hel has available in his budget for salaries and he could eat up his budget if! he did that too many times. Sheriff Atkinson stated that what could help them was the use of steps for years of service and that way they can max out. He stated that currently they have some deputies that are making the same thing as someone, just coming out of BLETI because ofl budget restraints. After discussion from thel Board Mr. Wiggins stated that thel Board would love to pay more depending on revenues: and based on department head reviews with the Manager  liket to bring them in at: a higher salary.  He: asked the Board to consider this. and then] Board's review.  BOARD OFI EQUALIZATION, ANDI REVIEW.  MR. WOOTEN 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. Mr. Evans called on' Tarasal Lewis, Tax Administrator, to come forward. Mrs.) Lewis stated that Mr. Wooten was not present tol be sworn in at] last month's meeting, but was sworn in earlier today by Mrs. Carol Allen White, Clerk of Court.  A. Mr. Wiggins called the meeting to order.  B. Scheduled appointments: 2017 Value $648,446  1.N Mr. Norris Tolson- 3471 NC4 42-43 W.  2018 Value $601,589  Recommend $554,294  Appellant's basis for appeal was his opinion of value. Taxpayer feels the valuei is more than' "Fairl Market Value' and "Is Not Equitably Appraised as Compared With Similar Properties". Appraisal staffv visited thej property as well as documentation provided and was able to make an effective year adjustment, as well as correct PRC data on two outbuildings. Property is listed for salei in the amount of $795,000, which includes Mr. Tolson came forth toj present his case. He stated that the last time the property was valued at $405,000 and hel has done nothing new to thej property since that time other thanj paint it and standard repairs. Nothing hasl been added tot the structure or to the property. The valuation showed a 70% increase and even with the three reductions that has been madei iti is still 36 percent more than the original valuation. Mr. Tolson stated that he did not think that was fair because the overall County values decreased by 5%. Mrs.] Lewis stated that the overall value for Edgecombe County decreased by 3.2 percent and that captured flood as well as market values. She stated that even though there was adecreasei it does not apply to individual properties. Some properties increased, some Mr. Tolson stated that he did not understand that with the overall value dropping 3.2% and with nothing being done on his property to add value toi investment, why an increase of36%. He stated that hel has had this property on the market for 4 % years and nothing After further discussion and suggestions from the Board Mr. Wiggins asked Mrs. Lewis to continue working with Mr. Tolson and bring back ai recommendation to thel Board in  personal property.  decreased. Individually properties have tol bel looked at.  hass sold above $500,000 in Edgecombe County in thel last four years.  June.  2. MidAtlantic- 2601 Anaconda Road  3    2017 Value $2,110,353  2018 Value 2,110,363  Recommend 2,110,353  Appellant's basis for appeal was his opinion ofvalue. Taxpayer feels the valuei is more than "Fair Market Value". Appraisal staffy visited thej property as well as reviewed the documentation provided and felt no change was needed. Property is  listed for salei in the amount of $2,950,000. No representative was present. Mrs. Lewis recommended: no change.  Mr. Boswell moved to: accept the recommendation as presented. Mrs. Harris  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  REV. HINES MOVED TO RECESS AS BOARD OFI EQUALIZATION ANDI REVIEW UNTIL. JUNE 4,2 2018 AND: RECONVENE REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING. MR. FELTON SECONDED THI MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY  UNANIMOUS VOTE. PUBLICI PETITIONS. received an answer.  7.  Janice Thompson, 110 Rollingwood Drive, Tarboro, came forth to ask the Board if they knew that Edgecombe County has a secret that they do not want the public to know. She stated that killed animals are sold. She stated that shel has asked who buys them and has not Mr. Wiggins stated that these questions can be presented to the Animal Welfare Committee. Hes stated that recommendations for changes should come from that committee and changes Curmilus Dancy, II, 1271 Midway Lane, Tarboro, came forth to stating that he is a member of the Animal Welfare Committee. He stated that he is totally disgusted. He stated that he hoped that the Board of Commissioners will put inj place something in place to cut out crazy  bes approved by the Board of Commissioners.  mess. He stated that hei iss strictly business. A. Approval of budget amendments.  8.  OTHER BUSINESS:  Mrs. Harris moved to approve the budget amendments as presented. Rev. Hines B. Approval of Authorizing Resolution Edgecombe County Corning Water/Sewer Project Mr. Evans stated that the North Carolina Department of Commerce has indicated the possibility of the County receiving a grant through its Industrial Development Fund to support infrastructure improvements for the Corning project. Toj proceed, we must submit an application and give some assurances as to how we will administer the grant Mr. Felton moved to approve an Authorizing Resolution for corning Water/Sewer Project Industrial Development Fund as presented. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, :. Approval of calling for apublic hearing to convey land tol Edgecombe Community Mrs. Powell moved to call for a public hearing for June 4, 2018. Mrs. Harris seconded Mr. Wooten moved to approve the Resolution. Authorizing the County tol Execute an Installment Purchase Contract for the Sheriff's Department vehicles. Mrs. Powell E. Approval of acceptanceofagrant award from) North Carolina Emergency Management for thel Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant Program.  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  Industrial Development Fund.  once received.  which carried by unanimous vote.  College.  the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  D. Approval of the financing of vehicles for the Sheriff's Department. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.    Mr. Evans stated that the County has been awarded $20,000 by thel North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division under the Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant] Program. Thej purpose of the granti is to purchase equipment and toj perform training exercises related tol hazardous materials emergencies. This granti is 100% grant funded and requires no local match. Mr. Powell: moved to approve the: acceptance of the grant award as presented. Mrs.] Harris seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. F. Approval ofa contract for Forestry Management Services. G. Approval ofa a contract for Employee Benefits Broker Services. H. Approval of audit contract with Carr, Riggs and] Ingram. motion, which carried by unanimous vote. A. Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee.  Tabled.  Mrs. Harris moved to approve the contract for Employee Benefits Broker Services as presented. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Felton moved to approve the audit contract as presented. Mrs. Harris seconded the  9.  APPOINTMENTS.  Mr. Boswell moved to appoint Minnie Dolberry. Mrs. Powell seconded the motion, Mrs. Harris moved to appoint Clair Abrams Edwards. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, Mr. Felton moved to appoint Kelsy Lichtenwalner. Mr. Boswell seconded the motion, Mr. Felton moved to reappoint Gloria Wiggins-Hicks. Mr. Boswell seconded the motion, Mr. Boswell moved to reappoint Deborah Jordan, Robert Slade, Gloria Brown, Phyllis Talbot and Susan Freeman. Rev. Hines seconded the motion, which carried by  which carried by unanimous vote. B. Animal Welfare Advisory Committee. which carried by unanimous vote. which carried by unanimous vote. which carried by unanimous vote. Human Relations Commission. unanimous vote. No appointment made.  Edgecombe Community College Board of7 Trustees.  E. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. Mrs. Cynthia Jones, Planning Director, presented the report.  10. PLANNING BOARD REPORT. ***Received*** 1.1 Request for text amendment approval. Commissioners meeting.) 2. Minutes of April 16, 2018 meeting.  (Recommended. Action: Calli for a public hearing at the. June 4, 20181 Board of  11. AFTERLISTS AND] RELEASES FOR REVIEW ANDAPPROVAL. 12. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS FORI REVIEW-Reehed"  Mrs. Harris moved to approve the afterlists and releases as presented. Mr. Felton seconded  the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  A. Water Services. B. Financial Summary Report. C. Hurricane Matthew update. 13. MANAGER'S! REPORD--Recehed": A. Economic and Workforce Indicators. B. Opiod Forum, June 11 at 10:00 a.m. C.I Proposed timeline for budget approval: May 16th at 10 a.m. - Budget Committee May 22nd at 10: a.m. Budget Work Session    June 4th at' 7:00 a.m. - Public Hearing D. Hometown Strong Project.  E.J Joint meeting with Nash-Rocky Mount Board of] Education: May 14, 2018; Dinner at 6:00j p.m.; Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Booker-TTheater, 1701 E. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount F.Princeville's request fors support to re-open ABC store. G. Notice of awards from Golden LEAF Foundation.  H. Invitation to stakeholder meeting regarding raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction. A. Recognition ofl Mr. William (Billy) Wooten on receiving the Distinguished Citizen  14. COMMISSIONERS REPORT.  Award by thel Boy Scouts of America. B. Video ofMr. Wiggins' China visit.  15. ATTORNEY'S) REPORT. 16. CLOSED SESSION.  Mr. Wooten moved to goi into closed session to discuss economic development. Rev. Hines Mr. Wooten moved to go out of closed session and resume the regular meeting. Rev. Hines Mr. Wooten moved to approve the agreement for purchase of property from Carson's Land LLC as presented. Mr. Boswell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. Mr. Boswell moved to approve the Inducement Agreement for the Corning project as presented. Mr. Powell seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 17. MR. WOOTEN MOVED TO RECESS THE MEETING UPTILNONDAK.NAYINN AT'7:00 P.M. MR.] BOSWELL: SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIEDI BY  seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote.  UNANIMOUS VOTE. Approved June 4, 2018. Frangie Mungo, Clerk Seis  Dot