STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2016 7:00 P.M.  Call to Order & Welcome - Andy Lucas, County Manager Swearing in Ceremony & Oaths of Office for  County Commissioners Mr. Ashley Morgan by Representative Justin Burr NCHouse of Representatives, District 067 Mr. Mathew Swain by Mr. Michael Huneycutt Stanly County Clerk of Superior Court  &  Board Organization Nomination of Chairman Nomination of Vice Chairman Approval of Public Bonds Committee Assignments Establish the 2017 Meeting Schedule  Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Lowder  Approval /Adjustments to the Agenda SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS  1. WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA PRESENTATION  Presenter: John Welsh  2. ANNUAL AUDIT PRESENTATION FOR YEAR ENDED. JUNE 30, 2016 Presenter: Ko Tang Cha- Moses, Audit Manager for Martin Starnes &  Associates    3. ALBEMARLE TO NCI HWY 200 WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT  RESOLUTION  Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  4. SELECTION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2017 LEGISLATIVE GOALS  CONFERENCE  Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager 5. REAFFIRMATION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  6. CONSENT AGENDA  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of November 21, 2016.  B. Finance - Request approval of the attached vehicle tax refund report. C. Utilities - Request approval of budget amendment # 2017-22. D. Health Dept. = Request approval of budget amendment # 2017-23.  PUBLIC COMMENT  BOARD COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMITTEE REPORTS  ADJOURN  The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday,lanuary3", at 7:00 p.m.    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANL) COUNTY Meeting Date: December 5, 2016  Presenter: John Welsh  Water An leds Sarcuas,  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR . Lectern DVD Ly Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with Windows XP: and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyouh have need to use the Document Camera and zoomi into a particular area, ifp possible please attach a copy of the document with the area indicated  Please Provide a BriefI Description of your Presentations format: that you need toz zoomi into. Al laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bringi ins a laptopt that wills allow video out to be connected: at the lectern set display to6 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA  Mr. Welsh will give a brief presentation on the "Wreaths Across America" program and  upcoming events associated with it.  No action required - for information only.  Signature: Date:  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy of thea action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot the Board  Date    Our Story - - Wreaths Across America  Pagel 1of7  4  Welcome to the new WAA website. Sign in or watch videos site. Don't fogetto order your volunteer shirts before Sunday Nov 275  from vour favorite location or nroun Bans  Our  Story  One man's annual tribute our  Morrill Worcester, Founder of Wreaths Across America, and his wife  Karen Worcester, Executive Director  to  veterans inspired a legion of volunteers and gave rise to the Wreaths Across  America of today  ntp/www.wreathsacrossamenica.org/our-story  11/29/2016    Our Story Wreaths Across America  Page 2of7  Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation's capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for  their country.  In1 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity tol honor our country's veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.  As plans were underway, a number of other individuals and organizations stepped up to help. James Prout, owner of local trucking company Blue Bird Ranch, Inc., generously provided transportation all the way to Virginia. Volunteers from the local American Legion and VFW Posts  gathered with members of the community to decorate each wreath with traditional red, hand-tied bows. Members of the Maine State Society of Washington, D.C. helped to organize the wreath-laying, which included a  special ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  The annual tribute went on quietly for several years, until 2005, when a photo of the stones at Arlington, adorned with wreaths and covered in snow, circulated around the internet. Suddenly, the project received national attention. Thousands of requests poured in from all over the country from people wanting to help  "The annual tribute went on quietly for several years, until 2005, when a photo ofthe stones at Arlington, adorned  tp/wwwwreathscroseposamercaopgour-sony  11/29/2016    Our Story Wreaths Across America  Page 3of7  with wreaths and covered in snow, circulated around the internet."  with Arlington, to emulate the Arlington project at their National and State cemeteries, or to simply share their stories and thank Morrill Worcester for honoring our nation's  heroes.  This iconic image became virali in 2005, inspiring increased national interest in the annual tribute and  prompting the formation of Wreaths Across America as a non-profit 501-(c/(3)  Unable to donate thousands of wreaths to each state, Worcester began sending seven wreaths to every state, one for each branch of the military, and for POW/MIAS. In 2006, with the help of the Civil Air Patrol and other civic organizations, simultaneous wreath-laying ceremonies were held at over 150 locations around the country. The Patriot Guard Riders volunteered as escort for the wreaths going to Arlington. This began the annual "Veterans Honor Parade"  that travels the east coast in early December.  ittp:/www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/our-story  11/29/2016    Our Story Wreaths Across America  Page 4 of7  The annual trip to Arlington and the groups of volunteers eager to participate in Worcester's simple wreath-laying event grew each year until it became clear the desire to remember and honor our country's fallen heroes was bigger than Arlington, and bigger than this one  "The annual trip to Arlington and Ithe groups of volunteers eager to participate in Worcester's simple wreath-laying event grew each year until it became clear the desire to remember and honor our country's fallen heroes was bigger than Arlington, and bigger than this one company."  company.  In2 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans, and other groups and individuals who had helped with their annual veterans wreath ceremony in Arlington, formed Wreaths Across America, a non-profit 501-(c)(3) organization, to continue and expand this effort, and support other groups around the country who wanted to do the same. The mission of the group is  simple:  Remember. Honor. Teach.  In2 2008, over 300 locations held wreath-laying ceremonies in every state, Puerto Rico and 24 overseas cemeteries. Over 100,000 wreaths were placed on veterans' graves. Over 60,000 volunteers participated. And that year, December 13, 2008 was unanimously voted by the US Congress as  Wreaths Across America Day".  In2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites if the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 fundraising groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands. The organization's goal  ntp:/www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/our-story  11/29/2016    Our Story Wreaths Across America  Page 5of7  of covering Arlington National Cemetery was met in 2014 with the placement of The wreath-layling is still held annually, on the second or third Saturday of December. WAA's annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery has become known as the world's largest veterans' parade, stopping at schools, monuments, veterans' homes and communities all along the way to remind people how important it is to remember, honor and  226,525 wreaths.  teach.  NA  Wreaths Across America also conducts several programs to honor our veterans, including the popular "Thanks a Million" campaign which distributes cards to people all over the country to give veterans a simple thank you" for their service. WAA participates in veterans' events throughout the year, and has a veteran liaison on staff to work with local veterans organizations. WAA is committed to teaching younger generations about the value of their freedoms, and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed SO much to protect those freedoms. The organization offers learning tools, interactive media projects, and opportunities for youth groups to participate in the events. They also work to create opportunities to connect "the Greatest Generation" with the Generation of Hope", passing on inspirational stories from World War II  veterans to the leaders of the future.  Wreaths Across America would not be successful without the help of volunteers, active organizations and the generosity of the trucking industry, which offer invaluable support to WAA's mission to remember the men and women who served our country, honor our military and their families, and teach our children  http:/www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/our-story  11/29/2016    Our Story Wreaths Across America  Page 6of7  about our freedom and those who protect it. There are many ways you can  help-learn more about how you can get involved.  DONATE  MERCHANDISE  CONTACT  SEARCH  SIGN IN  000  in  Get Involved Fundraise Blog Volunteer Our Donate Adda Location  About Us  Resources Contact FAQs Official Policies PR/ Media Kit Style  Write to Us PO Box 249 Columbia Falls, ME 04623 Phono: (207) 470 0967 Toll Free: (877) 385-9504 EIN#:20- 8362270  Us Customer Service General Inquiries Vendor Inquiries  Story Board of Directors Financials Guide  DownloadablePress Forms  ittp:/www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/our-story  11/29/2016    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANU)COUNTY Meeting Date: December 5,2016  Presenter: Ko' Tang Cha-Moses  Saccer. MéerAaluds  2  Consent. Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with Windows! XP: and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyou! have need to use the Document Camera and: zoom into: a particular area, if possible please attach a copy oft the document with the: areai indicated  Pleasel Provide: al Brief Description of your Presentations format:_ that you need toz zoomi into. AI laser light isa available top pinpoint your area ofp projection. *** You can! bringi inal laptop that will allow video out to be connected: at thel lectern- - set display to6 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED  Ko Tang Cha-Moses, Audit Manager with Martin Starnes & Associates, will present a power point  presentation on the audit for the year ended June 30, 2016.  Accept the audit as presented.  Signature: Toby R. Hinson Date: 11/23/16  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to bea a true copy of the action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot thel Board  Date    Revised 10/19/2007  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANL)COUNTY Meeting Date Wter An Lor, Barcest. Presenter:  December 5, 2016 AndyLucas, County Manager ITEMTO BE CONSIDERED  3  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Albemarle to NC Hwy 200 Water Transmission Main Project Resolution  The Board of Commissioners previously approved a resolution seeking federal legislative support for the aforementioned water line project back in December 2014. However, given there is a new Board in Attached please find a resolution seeking federal legislative support for the Albemarle to NC Hwy 200 water transmission main project. This water line project was designed and engineered back in 2009/2010 by HDR Engineering. However, federal funding has not been secured due to a series of budget reductions, sequestration and continuing budget resolutions over the past two (2) federal fiscal years. The US Army Corps of Engineers ist the lead agency on the project and federal funding will cover 75% of the anticipated $9 million project. The County previously committed the required 25% match, and the  place, it may be prudent to reaffirm the Board's support for the project.  attached resolution reaffirms this match funding commitment.  Review and consider adoption of the attached resolution seeking federal legislative support for the  Albemarle to NC Hwy 200 water transmission main project.  Dept: Central Administration Attachments: X yes  Date: 11/29/2016  no  Review Process  Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy of the action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot the Board  Date    STANLY)) C COUNTY Water An Land Saccess. RESOLUTION  Albemarle to NC Highway 200 Water Transmission Main Project  WHEREAS, in September 2009 the US Army Corps of Engineers issued the required letter report associated with the WHEREAS, in late 2009 HDR Engineering received an architectengineering contract to design the twelve (12) mile WHEREAS, the Albemarle to NCI Hwy 200 water transmission main project will provide additional potable water service capacity and reliability for businesses and residences in the southwestern part of Stanly County and address WHEREAS, in 2015 the US Army Corps of Engineers submitted the required federal report to increase the authorized federal budgetary cost oft the project by $2.61 million, thereby increasing the entire budget, which includes previously WHEREAS, the increased federal cost will also increase the County's non-federal cost share from approximately $1.6 WHEREAS, due to a series of federal budget reductions, sequestration and continuing budget resolutions the required funding for the Albemarle to NC Hwy 200 water transmission main project has not been appropriated; and WHEREAS, Stanly County is still committed to the required project match of 25% and seeks legislative support for the remaining 75% of funding necessary to construct the Albemarle tol NC Hwy 200 water transmission main project; NOW,THEREFORE, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners urges its federal legislative delegation to seek support for appropriating the required federal funding in 2016-2017 that is necessary fort the US Army Corps of Engineers to fully construct the Albemarle to NC Hwy 200 water transmission main project.  Albemarle to NCI Hwy 200 water transmission main project; and  water line project; and  numerous water quality issues for residential areas along the designed project; and  completed projects in Millingport and Norwood, from $8.9 million to $11.5 million; and  million to $2.25 million for the project; and  and  ADOPTED this the Sth day of December, 2016  Chairman  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  ATTEST:  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANL) COUNTY Meeting Date: December 5, 2016  Presenter: Andy Lucas  Waten An ledSaccat.  4  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* I Lectern VCR Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with' Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyou have need to use the Document Camera andz zoom into a particular area, ifp possible please attach a copy oft the document with the areai indicated  Please Provide: a Brief Description ofyour Presentations format:_ that you need toz zoom into. AI laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can! bringi ins a laptop that will allow video out tob be connected att the lectern- set display to 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEMTO! BE CONSIDERED  SELECTION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2017 LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE Please see the attached request to designate a voting delegate for the conference which iss scheduled for January 12-13, 2017 at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley in Wake  County.  Request the Board select a voting delegate for the Legislative Goals Conference.  Signature: Date:  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  No  X  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot the Board  Date    11/21/2016  Stanly County, NC Mail Legislative Goals Conference' Voting! Delegate Designation  STANLY) COUNTY hiten. vin Lark. Saccrsis 1r message  Tyler Brummitt tbrummitt@stanlycountync.gov,  Legislative Goals Conference Voting Delegate Designation  Alisa Cobb alsa.copo@neac.org  Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 12:22PM  To: County Managers <CountyManagers@ncacc.orgo, County Clerks counycens@ncaccop Cc: Amy Bason amy/pasongncaccog. Casandra Hoekstra casandra.hoekstra@ncacc.org>  Good morning County Managers and Clerks to the Board,  Each Board of County Commissioners is requested to designate a commissioner or other official as a voting delegate for the 2017 Legislative Goals Conference. Please place on your next Board agenda the designation of a voting delegate to the 2017 Legislative Goals Conference, which will be held. January 12-13, 2017, att the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley in Wake County. Attached please find the Voting Delegate Designation Form.  The deadline for returning this signed form is Friday, January 6, 2017.  Please return the voting delegate form as soon as possible to Alisa Cobb, via e-mail to alsa.cop@ncacc.0rg or via fax to 919-733-1065; should you have any questions, please contact Alisa Cobb via email or at (919) 715-2685.  Thank you for your participation in this important process.  Alisa A. Cobb Executive Assistant Commissioners www.ncacc.org  ATH CARO  North Carolina Association of County Phone (919) 715-2893 I Fax (919)733-1065 www.welcometoyourcountyorg  NDED COUNTY  facebook  Gwilten FOuoWUS  YouT Tube  Picasa.  pslmaligpgecomimnali-2ak-TiatasMerplsard-nodnisrcAstRassml-58rePiRaa  1/2    COUNTY  VOTING DELEGATE DESIGNATION FORM LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE January 12-13, 2017 (Thursday - Friday) Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley - Wake County  NOTE: Please place this action on your board meeting agenda.  Each Board of County Commissioners is hereby requested to designate a commissioner or other official as a voting delegate for the 2017 Legislative Goals Conference. Each voting delegate should complete and sign the following statement and RETURN. ITTO' THE ASSOCIATION PLEASE Return Form to Alisa Cobb, Clerk to the Board by E-Mail: Alsa.cbb@ncacc.org  NO LATER THAN FRIDAYJANUARY 6, 2017.  OR Fax: 919-733-1065.  I,  hereby certify that I am the duly County at the North Carolina  designated voting delegate for  Association of County Commissioners 2017 Legislative Goals Conference.  Signed: Title:  Article VI, Section of the Association's Constitution provides:  "On all questions, including the election of officers, each county represented shall be entitled to one vote, which shall be the majority expression ofthe delegates ofthat county. The vote of any county in good standing may be cast by any one ofits County Commissioners who is present at the time the vote is taken; provided, if no commissioner be present, such vote may be cast by another county official, elected or appointed, who holds elective office or an appointed position int the county whose vote is being cast and who is formally designated by the Board of County Commissioners. These provisions shall likewise govern district meetings of the Association. A county in good standing is defined as one which has paid the current year's dues."  215N. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC: 27603 * Phone: (919) 715-2893 * Fax: (919) 735-065-yacAr    Revised 10/19/2007  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANLV)COUNTY Meeting Date WatrAak Lanl Sercear. Presenter:  December 5, 2016 Andy Lucas, County Manager ITEM TOI BE CONSIDERED  5  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Mandatory Code of Ethics  Per NCGS 160A-86, the County must reaffirm its code of ethics by December 31 each year. Please see  the attached code of ethics for the Board's review and approval.  Request Board approval per compliance with NCGS 160A-86.  Signature: Date:  Andy Lucas 11/29/16  Dept Central Administration Attachments:  X Yes Certification of Action Certified to beat true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County Board ofCommissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot the Board  Date    Code of Ethics  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  PREAMBLE  WHEREAS, the Constitution of North Carolina, Article I, Section 35, reminds us that a "frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is absolutely necessary to preserve the WHEREAS, a spirit of honesty and forthrightness is reflected in North Carolina's State motto, Esse quam videri, "To be rather than to seem," and requires local governing boards WHEREAS, Section 160A-86 of the North Carolina General Statutes requires local WHEREAS, as public officials we are charged with upholding the trust of the citizens of NOW THEREFORE, in recognition of our blessings and obligations as citizens of the State of North Carolina and as public officials representing the citizens of Stanly County, and acting pursuant to the requirements of Section 160A-86 of the North Carolina General Statutes, we the Board of County Commissioners do hereby adopt the following General Code of Ethics Principles to guide the Board of Commissioners in its lawful decision-making.  blessings of liberty,"a and  to adopt a code of ethics, and  governing boards to adopt a code of ethics, and Stanly County, and with obeying the law, and  GENERAL CODE of ETHICS PRINCIPLES  The Stanly County Board of County Commissioners has adopted this Code of Ethics for members of the Board and the County's boards, commissions and committees to assure public confidence in the integrity of local government and its effective and fair operation.  1. Primary Concern for Public Interest  Financial stewardship and public interest must be the primary concern. Members will work for the common good of the people of Stanly County and not for any private or personal interest, and they will ensure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims, and actions coming before the Stanly County Board of Commissioners and their appointed boards,  commissions, and committees.  2. Adherence to all Applicable Laws  Members shall comply with the laws of the nation, the State of North Carolina and any local laws and ordinances in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but are    not limited to: the United States and North Carolina constitutions; laws pertaining to conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures, and County ordinances and  policies.  3. Member Conduct  The professional and personal conduct of members must be above reproach and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Members shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks upon the character or motives of other members of the Board of County Commissioners, appointed boards, commissions, and committees, the staff or the  public.  4. Respect for Rules of Engagement the Board of County Commissioners. 5. Conduct of Public Meetings  Members shall perform their duties in accordance with the rules of procedure established by  Members shall listen courteously to all matters on the agenda and public discussion. Board members shall refrain from interrupting other speakers; making personal comments not germane to the business of the body; or otherwise interfering with the orderly conduct of  meetings.  6. Decisions Based on Merit  Members shall base their decisions on the merits and substance of the matter at hand.  7. Communication  Members shall publicly share information which is relevant to a matter under consideration that may have been received from sources outside of the public decision-making process.  8. Conflict of Interest  Members shall not use their official positions to influence government decisions in which they have a financial interest, or where they have an organizational responsibility or personal relationship that may give the appearance of a conflict of interest. Ina accordance with the North Carolina General Statues and the Board's rules of procedure, members shall abstain from participating in deliberations and decision-making where  conflicts may exist. 9. Gifts and Favors  Members shall not take any special advantage of services or opportunities for personal gain, by virtue of their public office, which are not available to the public in general. They shall refrain from accepting any favors, or promises, or suggestions of future benefits which might compromise their independence of judgment or action or give the appearance of being compromised. As used in this Code of Ethics, "gifts" shall not include political  campaign contributions.    10.Confidential Information  Members shall respect the confidentiality of information concerning the property, personnel or affairs of the County. They shall neither disclose confidential information without proper legal authorization, nor use such information to advance their personal, financial or other  private interests.  11. Use of Public Resources  Members shall not use public resources that are not available to the public in general, such as County staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes. Members of the Board shall not appear on behalf of the private interests of third parties before the Board of County Commissioners or any board, committee, commission or proceeding of the County, nor shall members of boards, committees or commissions appear before their own bodies or before the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the private interests of third parties on matters related to the areas of service of their bodies.  12. Representation of Private Interests  13. Advocacy  Members shall represent the official policies or positions of the Board of County Commissioners, boards, commissions or committees to the best of their ability when designated as delegates for this purpose. When presenting their individual opinions and positions or otherwise speaking without the express direction or authorization of their body, members shall explicitly state they do not represent the Board of County Commissioners.  14. Policy Role of Members  The Board of County Commissioners determines the policies of the County with the advice, information and analysis provided by the public, appointed boards, commissions, committees, and County staff. The Board of County Commissioners delegates authority for  the administration of the County to the County Manager. 15.Independent Boards and Commissions  In an effort to maintain the independent voice of the appointed boards, committees and commissions and to ensure civic engagement, members of the Board of County Commissioners shall refrain from using their positions to unduly influence the deliberations or outcomes of appointed board, committee or commission proceedings. 16. Maintain a Positive Work Place Environment  Members shall support the maintenance of a positive and constructive work place environment for County employees and for citizens and businesses dealing with the County. Members shall recognize their role when interacting with County employees and in  no way create the perception of inappropriate direction to staff.  17. Code of Ethics Implementation  The Stanly County Code of Ethics is intended to be self-enforcing. For this reason, a copy of the Board's ethical standards shall be included in the agenda packet for each annual    organizational meeting and each member will be required to receive 2 clock hours of ethics training within 12 months of each appointment or election to office consistent with the provisions of N.C.G.S. 160A-84. Additionally, the Board of County Commissioners shall annually  review the Code of Ethics.  18. Compliance and Enforcement  The Stanly County Code of Ethics specifically addresses the expectations of ethical conduct expected of each member of the Board of County Commissioners, as well as appointed boards, committees and commissions. Members themselves have the primary responsibility to ensure ethical standards are The chairs of each appointed board, committee and commission and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners have the additional responsibility to intervene when actions of members appear The Board of County Commissioners may impose sanctions on members whose conduct does not comply with the County's Code of Ethics, such as reprimand, formal censure, loss of committee assignment, or other actions consistent with the NC General Statutes and local laws governing the  understood and met.  to be in violation of the Code of Ethics.  appointment of boards, committees and commissions. Originally adopted December 6, 2010.  We affirm that we received and adopted this Code of Ethics effective December 5, 2016.  Chairman  Vice Chairman Commissioner Commissioner  Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Attest:  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANL)COUNTY Meeting Date: December 5, 2016  Presenter: Chairman  Waln An Lurs Sascest,  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: L Lectern PC* Lectern VCR LJ Lectern DVD - Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCis equipped with' Windows XP: and! Microsoft Office) XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyou! have need to use the Document Camera and zoomi into a particular area, if possible please attacha a copy of the document with the areai indicated  Please Provide al Brief Description of your Presentations format: that you need toz zoomi into. AI laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bringi in al laptop that will: allow video out to be connected: at the lectern set display to6 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEMTO BE CONSIDERED  CONSENT AGENDA  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of November 21, 2016. B.F Finance - Request approval of the attached vehicle tax refund report. C. L Utilities = Request approval of budget amendment #: 2017-22. D. Health Dept. - Request approval of budget amendment # 2017-23.  Request approval of the above items as presented.  Signature: Date:  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to be at true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board  Date    4A  STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 21, 2016  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  T.Scott Efird, Chairman Bill Lawhon, Vice Chairman Peter Asciutto Joseph Burleson Tony M. Dennis Janet K. Lowder Gene Mcintyre None  COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:  Andy Lucas, County Manager Jenny Furr, County Attorney Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  CALLTOORDER  The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") met in regular session on Monday, November 21, 2016 in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chairman Efird called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and gave the invocation and led the pledge of  allegiance.  APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA  Commissioner Burleson requested budget amendments # 2017-20 and # 2017-21 for the museum renovation project be added as consent agenda item # 3(F) and budget amendment # 2017-19 for the Sheriff's Office be added as consent agenda item # 3(G). The motion was RECOGNITION OF COMMISSIONER PETER ASCIUTTO AND COMMISSIONER TONY M. DENNIS The Board took a moment to thank Commissioner Asciutto and Commissioner Dennis for their years of service to the county. Each received a plaque which was presented by their fellow  seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre and carried by unanimous vote.  Board members.  ITEM#1-1 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Presenter: Melanie Holles, Library Director  Page 1 of5    Due to the recent resignation of Elsa Meta, it was requested the Board name a replacement to serve her unexpired term that ends June 30, 2019. Based on the volunteer applications received, the Library Board of Trustees recommended Ms. Jessica Smith Holt for the  appointment.  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to table the appointment to allow time for additional applications to be submitted for consideration. Commissioner Burleson seconded the motion. Commissioner Asciutto responded stating that there has been ample time for citizens to submit volunteer applications for the board. He also noted that two (2) of the current Library Board members' terms will expire next year which will allow additional applications to be considered With no further discussion, Chairman Efird then called for the vote. The motion to table the Ayes: Commissioner Burleson, Commissioner Lowder and Commissioner Mcintyre. Nos: Chairman Efird, Vice Chairman Lawhon, Commissioner Asciutto and Commissioner Dennis Vice Chairman Lawhon then moved to appoint Ms. Jessica Smith Holt as recommended and was Ayes: Chairman Efird, Vice Chairman Lawhon, Commissioner Asciutto, Commissioner Dennis  for those appointments at that time.  appointment failed witha 4-3vote:  seconded by Commissioner Asciutto. The motion passed by a 5-2vote.  and Commissioner Lowder.  Nos: Commissioner Burleson and Commissioner Mcintyre.  TEM#2-DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ONE-QUARTER CENT (1/4C) SALES TAX REFERENDUM Commissioner Asciutto requested the Board discuss their thoughts as to why the sales tax referendum failed and what could be done to better promote it in the future to get it passed. Chairman Efird stated he felt it failed in part due to the large voter turnout generated by a presidential election and also because people are not in favor of any additional taxes. Commissioner Asciutto then restated his support of the sales tax referendum with hopes that it  Presenter: Commissioner Asciutto  can be considered again in the future. TEM#3-CONSENT AGENDA Presenter: Chairman Efird  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of November 7, 2016.  B. Finance - Request acceptance oft the Monthly Financial Report for Four Months Ended  October 31, 2016.  Page 2of5    C. Health Dept. - Request approval of budget amendment # 2017-18. D. Finance - Request approval of budget amendment # 2017-17.  E. Sheriff's Office = Approval of Deputy Pugsley's purchase of his retiring canine for $1.00. F. Museum - Request approval of budget amendment's#2 2017-20a and # 2017-21. G. Sheriff's Office = Request approval of budget amendment # 2017-19.  Commissioner Dennis moved to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion was  seconded by Commissioner Burleson and passed by unanimous vote.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Newly elected school board member Melvin Poole thanked the Board for their efforts in trying to keep Oakboro Elementary School open for another year by placing the Yc sales tax referendum on the November ballot. He felt it did not pass due to the short amount of time the Board had to promote it prior to the election and also because the school board chose to move forward with closing Oakboro School which resulted in the referendum not receiving  voter support.  BOARD COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS  Commissioner Burleson extended his best wishes to Commissioner Asiutto and Commissioner Dennis. With the recent elections, he encouraged everyone to come together for the best interest of citizens in the county. He also thanked Wayne Sasser, Matthew Swain and Ashley  Morgan for their efforts in promoting the sales tax referendum.  Commissioner Mcintyre thanked Commissioner Asciutto and Commissioner Dennis for their Commissioner Lowder wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and for God to bless America. Vice Chairman Lawhon thanked Commissioners Asciutto and Dennis as well for serving as county commissioners. He also asked everyone to be mindful of those in need in the United  service to the county as well and wished everyone al Happy Thanksgiving.  States and around the world.  Commissioner Dennis noted his appreciation of the work the Board has done in the past and continues to do. He also thanked staff for their work and that it has been a pleasure to work  with everyone during his time as a county commissioner.  Page 3of5    Commissioner Asciutto agreed with Commissioner Dennis' comments by thanking the Board, staff and local media for their support. He also wished incoming commissioners Matthew Swain and Ashley Morgan and the other members ofthe Board the best ofl luck in the future. Chairman Efird reminded everyone of the Locust Parade on Saturday, November 26th at 3:00 p.m. and commended the Historic Preservation Commission on a great job in hosting the County's 175th Anniversary events throughout 2016. He then wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and asked everyone to remember the firefighters who continue to fight fires in  western North Carolina. ADJOURN  With no additional items presented for discussion, Vice Chairman Lawhon moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Dennis seconded the motion which passed unanimously at 7:28  p.m.  Chairman  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  Page 4 of5    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANU)COUNTY Meeting Date: December 5, 2016  4B  Presenter: Consent  Mten An ld.Saraer.  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD L Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyou! have need to use thel Document Camera andz zoomi into aj particular area, if possible please attach a copy oft the document with the: area indicated  Please Provide al Brief] Description of your Presentations format: that you needt toz zoomi into. Al laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bring ins a laptop that will allow video out to be connected att the lectern- set display to 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEMT TO BE CONSIDERED  Please see the attached November 2016 refund report from the North Carolina Vehicle Tax System for taxpayers due vehicle refunds over $100 which requires Board of Commissioners approval.  Consider and approve the attached vehicle tax refunds.  Signature: Toby R. Hinson Date: 11/28/16  Dept. Finance Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to be at true copy oft the action taken the County Board of Commissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  by Stanly  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board  Date    488   8  58 688 688 588 588    Revised 07/07/2003  4c  AMENDMENT NO: 2017-22  STANLY COUNTY-BUDGET AMENDMENT  BEI IT ORDAINED by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners that thet following amendment be made To amend the Greater Badin Operating Fund 611, the expenditures are to be changed as follows:  tot the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017:  CURRENT BUDGETED INCREASE AMOUNT (DECREASE) AMENDED $  FUND/DEPART ACCOUNT NUMBER 611.7110  ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION  AS  NUMBER  753.100 USDA Loan Principal  2,132,000 $ 2,132,000  TOTALS  2,132,000 $ 2,132,000  This budget amendment is justified as follows:  To budget the proceeds from the closing of the USDA Loan for Part AI Rehabilitation Project.  This will result in ar net increase $ 2,132,000 in expenditures and other financial use to the County's annual budget. Top provide the additional revenue fort the above, the following revenues will be increased. These revenues have already been received or are verified they will be received int this fiscal year.  CURRENT BUDGETED INCREASE AMOUNT (DECREASE) AMENDED $ $  FUND/DEPART ACCOUNT NUMBER 611.3710  ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION  AS  NUMBER  330.83 USDA Loan  4 2,132,000 $ 2,132,000 $2,132,000 $ 2,132,000  TOTALS  SECTION:2. Copies oft this amendment shall bet furnished tot the Clerk oft the Board of Commissioners,  Budget Officer, and tot the Finance Director.  Adopted this_  day of  20_  Verified by the Clerk of the Board_ IE  11-29-16 Date 1-29-16 Date Date  Head  Posted by Journal No. Date  Reviewed by County Manager  11/28/2016 12:38F PM  BA2017-22    Revised 02/05/2001 STANLY ) COUNTY  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  Consent Agenda Agenda Regular 4D  Water An Lord Saccess. Meeting Date:  December 5, 2016 Dennis R. Joyner, Health Director ITEMTO BE CONSIDERED  Presenter:  S  u The Stanly County Health Department has received additional state funding in the amount of $26,161.15 b from the N.C. Division ofPublic Health. This is a special one-time funding allocation to offset past Medicaid cost settlement differences resulting from changes in the cost settlement process. Funding will e be used to support public health efforts to safely dispose ofu unneeded drugs/medication; address community health disparities through planning & development oft the Minority Health Council; staff training; substance use disorder education; and to support educational efforts oft the Suicide Prevention  Task Force.  R u e S e d A C t 0 n Date:  e Request approval to accept and appropriate funding in the amount of $26,161.15 from the NC Division 4 ofPublic Health to the Health Department FY 16-17 budget for operating expenses.  Dept: Public Health Attachments:  yes Certification of Action Certified to be at true of the action taken the copy County Board of Commissioners on  no  Review Process    Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  by Stanly  Budget Amendment! Necessary  Tyler-Brummitt, Clerk.tothel Board  Date    Revised 07/07/2003  AMENDMENT NO: 2017-23  STANLY COUNTY-BUDGET AMENDMENT  BEI IT ORDAINED by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners that the following amendment be made  tot the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017: To amend the General Fund 110, the expenditures are to be changed as follows:  CURRENT BUDGETED INCREASE AMOUNT (DECREASE) AMENDED $ 335,875 $ 10,000 $ 345,875  FUND/DEPART ACCOUNT NUMBER 110.5110 110.5110 110.5110 110.5110 110.5110  ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION  AS 43,461 11,000 5,750 11,000  NUMBER  190.000 Professional Services 230.000 Education Materials 291.000 Datal Processing Supplies 299.000 Miscellaneous Supplies 312.000 Training  37,800 10,000 250 7,000  5,661 1,000 5,500 4,000  TOTALS  390,925 $ 26,161 $ 417,086  This budget amendment isj justified as follows: This will resulti ina a neti increase  To budget additional revenue from NCI Division of Public Health for public health program expenses. budget. To provide the additional revenue for the above, thet following revenues will be increased. These revenues have already been received or are verified they willl be received int this fiscal year.  $ 26,161 in expenditures and other financial use to the County's annual  CURRENT BUDGETED INCREASE AMOUNT (DECREASE) AMENDED $ 2,700 $ 26,161 $ 28,861 2,700 $ 26,161 $ 28,861  FUND/DEPART ACCOUNT NUMBER 110.3500  ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION  AS  NUMBER  890.16 Miscl Income Health  TOTALS  SECTION:2. Copies of this amendment shall be furnished" to the Clerk oft the Board of Commissioners,  Budget Officer, andt to the Finance Director.  Adopted this_  day of  20_  Verified by the Clerk of theBoard IE  ilsoli Date I-30-16 Date Date  Posted by Journal No. Date  Reviewedb by Finance Director Reviewed by County Manager  11/30/2016 11:02 AM  BA2017-23    Randall Williams, M.D. Deputy Secretaryof Heallh Services Daniel Staley Director  NC  Public  HEALTH ANDI CHEMÈMORANDUM  TO: FROM: DATE: RE:  Local Health Directors Danny Staley Division Director July 19, 2016 Cost Settlement  One-time funds of $14.8 million have been included in the recently passed budget targeted for Local Health Departments. This funding was developed as a hold harmless measure to help account for any shortfall that may occur because of the changes in cost reporting requirements. While the final outcome of the FY 13 cost settlements is still pending, we are proceeding with a process to provide the funding to local health departments. At this time, we anticipate that the funds would be sent to qualifying LHD's in the september/October timeframe. Ind determining the amounts that each LHD would receive, DPH and DMA went through a rigorous process that involved DHHS budget, Office of State Budget, and Fiscal Research. The approved calculation methodology is as follows: Recalculate each interim SFY 2013 cost report filed with DMA applying the new Subtract the recalculated settlement amount from the originally filed settlement. The difference represents the potential financial loss or gain of using the new A chart that is attached to this document provides you with the amounts for each Finally, you will note that nine LHDs will not be receiving any funds. This is because, unlike most everyone else, the use of the new methodology increased the cost settlement amount for them over the original amount filed. As a consequence, there appears to be no potential loss of funding because of the  DMA statistic. DMA statistic. LHD.  new DMA method.  Department ofH Heallh andh Human Servicesl Division ofPublic Health 5605 Six Forks Roadl1 1931 Mail Service Center Raleigh. NC2 27699-1931  9197 7330 0821 T19198704 4829F    Randall Williams, M.D. Deputy Secretary of! Heallhs Services Daniel Staley Direclor  NC  Publici Health HEALTH ANDI HUMAN SERVICES  On balance, this is great news considering all of the competing requirements for  scarce health care dollars.  Ooparlment ofHeallh and Human! Senvices IDivision ofF Public Hoaith 5605 Six Forks Road! 1931A Mail Service Centeri Raieign NC27699-1931  9197 7.3082111919870 4629F    Local Health Department Cost Settlement Replacement  $14.8M Allocation Based on Population Statistic  LHD Name  $14.8M Allocation  Albemarle Alexander Alleghany Ashe Watauga Anson Beaufort Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Carteret Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Clay Columbus Craven Cumberland Dare Davidson Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Granville Vance Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston  $253,163.54 $37,091.08 $162,715.04 $58,669.08 $85,429.28 $212,569.33 $116,211.83 $87,545.88 $327,040.59 $111,042.66 $33,373.89 $71,638.51 $5,959.77 $51,616.04 $73,567.49 $3,359.64 $74,182.22 $413,088.07 $193,806.77 $48,893.93 $86,129.08 $258,525.40 $473,000.04 $77,395.83 $202,576.17 $85,891.44 $1,347,448.35 $58,811.28 $67,210.77 $903,687.17 $72,198.06 $73,213.62 $121,223.31 $111,482.79 $46,454.55 $96,099.39 $20,962.97 $49,264.04 $45,304.96 $278,917.75    Jones Lee Lenoir Lincoln Macon Madison Martin Tyrell Washington Mecklenburg Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Person Pitt Randolph Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Polk McDowell Sampson Scotland Stanly Swain Toe River Transylvania Union Wake Warren Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Alamance Bladen Cleveland Davie Graham Pender Richmond Stokes Surry  $31,763.48 $27,625.88 $73,346.51 $72,657.62 $40,771.01 $55,241.91 $189,805.64 $1,905,519.07 $10,179.53 $35,136.31 $367,021.88 $395,130.99 $140,768.99 $94,823.87 $219,043.90 $24,343.81 $7,133.75 $345,347.20 $24,456.90 $253,054.38 $30,516.59 $2,459.27 $334,829.48 $98,677.94 $27,457.39 $26,161.15 $5,592.52 $84,627.37 $37,569.91 $349,782.34 $1,603,814.00 $71,529.69 $230,688.64 $24,387.27 $544,214.23 $117,757.98 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $14,800,000.00    Report Comments:  1)1 The calculation oft the $19M loss is based on a change int the Medicaid rules being retroactively applied to a paid settlement for SFY 2013. 2) The $19M loss is due to a reduction in the Medicaid population statistic recalculated for eachi individual health department cost report/settlement. The $14.8M is allocated based on this same population statistic recalculation. 3)T There are 9 health departments that did not calculate al loss as a result of 4) Since DMA has noti finalized nor given any further guidance related to the SFY2013 Cost Reports, we are unable to anticipate any potential impact to the variance in the cost reports as a result of DMA's calculation ofat finalsettlement.  the retroactively: applied Medicaid population statistic.