STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MARCH 3, 2014 7:00 P.M. CALLTO ORDER & WELCOME - CHAIRMAN DENNIS INVOCATION = COMMISSIONER MORTON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS 1. PRESENTATION OF THE MARTIN STARNES & ASSOCIATES AUDIT CONTRACT FOR FY 2013-2014 Presenter: Toby Hinson, Finance Director 2. PRESENTATION OF AN AMENDMENT TOTHE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR LOCUST & RED CROSS Presenter: Dana Stoogenke, Rocky River RPO 3. 2014NCACC LEGISLATIVE GOALS AND COUNTY ASSEMBLY DAY PLANNING & LEGISLATIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager 4. SUPPORTING RESOLUTION FOR MCNC'S FCC BROADBAND GRANT APPLICATION Presenter: Andy Luças, County Manager 5. APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY NURSING HOMES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - Regular meeting of February 17, 2014 B. Solid Waste - Request approval of budget amendment # 2014-24 PUBLIC COMMENT GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURN NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014A AT 7:00 P.M. Revised 02/05/2001 Stanly County Board of Commissioners SIANINY Meeting Date: March 3, 2014 COUNY Presenter: Toby Hinson Consent Agenda Regular Agenda ITEM' TOI BE CONSIDERED The Finance Office has received the contract from Martin Starnes & Associates toj provide audit services for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. The total fees to perform this audit will be $50,000. This represents a 1% or $500 increase over last year's audit fees. This is still $1,200 less than even three years ago due to stafftaking on more responsibilities. Consider and approve the contract with Martin Starnes & Associates to perform thel FY 2013-2014 audit. Signature:s rlas Dept: Attachments: Date: 2-25-14 yes Certification of Action Certified to be a 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 Nancy M. Litaker, Clerk to the Board Date LGC-205 (Rev. 2013) CONTRACTTOAUDIT ACCOUNTS Of day of February Stanly County, NC Govemmental Unit On this 25th 2014, Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAS, P.A. Auditor 730 13th Avenue Drive SE, Hickory, NC 28602 Mailing Address hereinafter referred to as hereinafter referred the Auditor, and Board of Commissioners of_ to ast the Governmental Unit, agree as follows: Stanly County, NC Governmental Unit Governing) Board 1, The Auditor shall audit all statements and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and additional required legal statements and disclosures of all funds and/or divisions of the Governmental Unit for the period beginning be subjected to the auditing procedures applied int the audit oft the basic financial statements and an opinion willb be rendered in relation to (as applicable) the governmental activities, the business-type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major governmental and enterprise fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information (non-major government and enterprise funds, the internal 2. Atar minimum, the Auditor shall conduct his/hera audit and render) his/her report in accordançe with generally accepted auditing standards. The Auditors shall perform the auditi in accordance with Government. Auditing Standards ifr required by the State Single Audit Implementation, Act, as codified in G.S. 159-34. Ifr required by OMB Circular A-133 and the State Single Audit Implementation Act, the Auditor shall perform a Single Audit. This audit and alla associated workpapers may bes subject to review by Federal and State agenciesi in accordance withl Federal and State laws, including the staffs of the Office of State Auditor (OSA) and the Local Government Commission (LGC). If the audit and/or workpapers are foundi in this review to bes substandard, the results oft the review may be forwarded to thel North Carolina State Board ofCPA 3. This contract contemplates an unqualified opinion being rendered. If financial statements are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, ort the statements fail toi include: allo disclosures required by GAAP, please provide an explanation fort that departure from GAAPi in: an attachment. 4. This contract contemplates an unqualified opinion being rendered. The audits shall include such tests oft the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as are considered by the. Auditor to be necessary in the circumstances. Any limitations or restrictions in scope which 5. If this audit engagement is subject to the standards for audit as defined in Goverment Auditing Standards, 2011 revisions, issued by the Comptroller General oft thel United States, then by accepting this engagement, the Auditor warrants that hel has met the requirements forap peer review and continuing education as specified in Govemmment. Auditing. Standards. The Auditor agrees to provide ac copyoft their most recent peer review report regardless oft the date of the prior peer review report to the Governmental Unit and the Secretary of the LGC prior to the execution of the audit contraçt (See Item 22). Ift the audit firm received a peer review rating other than pass, the Auditor shall not contract with the Governmental Unit without first contacting the Secretary of the LGC for a peer review analysis that may result in additional If the audit engagement is not subject to Govermment Accounting Standards, the Auditor shall provide an explanation as to why in an 6. Itis agreed that time is of the essence int this contract. All audits are tol be performed and the report of audits submitted tot the State and Local 2014 Ifitbecomes necessaryt to amend this due date ort the audit fee, an amended contract along with a writtene explanation ofthed delay 7. Itis agreed that generally accepted auditing standards include a review oft the Governmental Unit's systems ofi internal control and acçounting as same relates to accountability of funds and adherence to budget and law requirements applicable thereto; that the Auditor will make a written report, which may or may not be aj part oft the written report of audit, to the Governing Board setting forth! his findings, together with his recommendations for improvement. That written report must include all matters defined as "significant deficiencies and material weaknesses" in AU-C265 oft the. AICPA Professional Standards (Clarifed). The Auditor shall fileacopy oft that report witht the Secretaryof 8. All local government and public authority contracts for audit or audit-related work require the approval oft the Secretary of the LGC. This includes annual or special audits, agreed upon! procedures relatedt toi internal controls, bookkeeping or other assistancet necessary top preparet the Governmental Unit's records for audit, financial statement preparation, any finance-related investigations, or any other audit-related work in the State ofl North Carolina. Invoices fors services rendered under these contracts shall not be paid by the Govemmental Unit until the invoiçe has been approved by the Secretary of the LGÇ (This also includes any progress billings.) [G.S. 159-34 and 115C-447] The process for July1, 2013 and ending. June 30, 2014 The non-major combining, andi individual fund statements and schedules shall service fund type, and the fiduciary fund types). Examiners (NC CPA Board). would lead toaqualifications shouldbef fully explainedi ins an attachment tot this contract contractual requirements. attachment. Government Finance Division (SLGFD) within four months of fiscal year end. Audit report is due on: October31, must bes submitted to the Secretary oft thel LGC for approval. theLGC. Contract to Audit Accounts (cont.) Stanly County, NC (Name of Governmental Unit) invoice approval has changed. All invoices for Audit work must be submitted by email in PDF format to the Sccretary of the LGC for approval. Thei invoices must bes sent through the portal at: pnstsuaisdlsalkans Subject line should read' "Invoice- only. The PDF invoice marked 'approved" with approval date will be retumed by email to the Auditor for them to present tot the Governmental Unit for payment. Approval isi noti required on contracts andi invoices for system improvements ands similar services ofar non-auditing nature. 9. In consideration of the satisfactory performance of the provisions oft this contract, the Govermmental Unit shall pay to the Auditor, upon approval by the Secretary oft the LGC, the following fee, which includes any cost the Auditor may incur from work paper or peer reviews or any other quality assurance program required by third parties (Federal and State grantor and oversight agencies or other organizations) as Year-end bookkeeping assistance [For audits subject to Govermment Auditing Standards, this is limited to bookkeeping services required undert thel Federal and State Single Audit Acts: permitted by revised Independence. Standards). Preparation of the annual financial statements_ $4,600 approval for this audit contractis's $37,500 Audit-$45,400 Prior to submission of the completed audited financial report, applicable compliance reports and amended contract (if required) the Auditor may submiti invoices for approval for services rendered, not to exceed" 75% oft the total oft the statedf fees above. Ifthe current contracted feei is not fixed int total, invoices for services rendered may be approved for up to 75% oft the prior year audit fee. The75% cap fori interim invoice 10. Ifthe Governmental Unit! has outstanding revenue bonds, the Auditors shall include documentation either in the notes to the audited financial statements or as a separate report submitted to the SLGFD along with the audit report, a calculation demonstrating compliance with the revenue bond rate covenant. Additionally, the Auditor should be aware that any other bond compliance statements or additional reports required int the authorizing bond documents need tol bes submitted tot the SLGFDS simultaneously with the Governmental Unit's audited financial 11. After completing the audit, the Auditor shall submit to the Governing Board a written report of audit. This report shall include but not be limited to the following information: (a) Management's Discussion and. Analysis, (b) the financial statements and notes of the Governmental Unit and all ofi its component units prepared in accordance with GAAP, (c) supplementary information requested byt the client ort required for full disclosure undert the law, and (d) the Auditor's opinion ont the material presented. The. Auditor shall furnish the required number ofc copies 12. Ifthea audit firmi ist required by thel NC CPA Board ort the Secretary oft the LGCt tol have ap pre-issuance review oft their audit work, there must be as statement added to the engagement letter specifying the pre-issuance review including as statement that the Governmental Unit will not be billedf for the pre-issuance review. Thej pre-issuance review must ber performed prior tot the completed audit being submitted tot thel LGC. The 13. The Auditor shall electronically submit the report ofa audit to the LGC when (or prior to) submitting the invoice for serviçes rendered. The report of audit, as filed with the Secretary oft the LGC, becomes a matter ofp public record for inspection, review and copyi int the offiçes ofthe SLGFD by any interested parties. Anys subsequent revisions to these reports must bes sent to the Secretary oft the LGC. These: audited financial statements are used int the preparation of official statements: for debt offerings (the Auditors' opinion ist noti included), by municipal bondi rating services, to fulfill secondary market disclosure requirements oft the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other lawful purposes ofthe Governmental Unit, without subsequent consent of the Auditor. Ifit is determined by the LGC that corrections need to be made to the Governmental Unit's financial statements, they should bey provided withint three days ofr notification unless, anothert time framei is agreed tob by Thel LGC's process for submitting contracts, audit reports and Invoices are subject to change. Auditors should uset the submission process in effect at the time of submission. The most current instructions will be found on our website: htpsy/pmnvenetreasurersoligPagAudit- In addition, if the OSA designates certain programs to be audited as major programs, a turnaround document and a representation letter 14. Should circumstances disclosed by the audit call for a more detailed investigation by the Auditor than necessary under ordinary circumstances, the Auditor shall inform the Governing Board in writing of the need for such additional investigation and the additional compensation required therefore. Upon approval by the Secretary of the LGC, this contract may be varied or changed to include the increased time and/or 15. Ifan approved contract needs tob be varied or changed for any reason, the change must be made in writing, signed and dated by all parties and pre-audited ifthed change includes ac change ina audit fee. This document and a written explanation oft the change must bes submitted! by emaili in PDF format tot the Secretary oft thel LGC for approval. Thep portal address to upload your amended contract andl letter ofe explanation documents is pnitrsigaisileaisnt No change shall be effective unless approved byt the Secretary of thel LGC. the Governing Board, and statements unless otherwise specified int thel bond documents. ofther report ofa audit tot the Governing Board ass soon as practical after the close oft the accountingi period. pre-issuancei report must accompany the audit report upon submission to thel LGC. theL LGC. Fommsamé-Resounesasps addressed tot the OSA shall bes submitted tot thel LGC. compensation asi may be: agreed upon! by the Governing Board andt the Auditor. the Auditor. Contract to. Audit Accounts (cont.). Stanly County, NC (Name of Governmental Unit) 16. Whenever the Auditor uses an engagement letter with the Governmental Unit, Item 17i is tol be completed by referencing the engagement letter and attaching a copy oft the engagement letter tot the contract toi incorporate the engagement letter into the contract. Inc case ofc conflict between thet terms oft the engagement letter and the terms oft this contract, the terms ofthis contract will control. Engagement letter terms are deemed to be void unless the conflicting terms of this contract are specifically deleted in Item 23 of this contract. Engagement letters containing indemnification clauses will not! be approved! by theLGC. 17. Special provisions should bel limited. Please list any special provisions in an attachment. component unit which isal local government andf for whicha a separate audit report isi issued. 18. As separate contract should not ber made for each division to bea audited or report tol bes submitted. As separate contract must bee executed for each 19. The contract must be executed, pre-audited, physically signed by all parties and submitted in PDF format including Governmental Unit and Auditor, signatures to the Secretary, of the LGC, The current portal address to upload your contractual documents is ittp./nctreasurer.slfal.leapile.net Electronic signatures are not accepted at this time. Included with this contract are instructions tos submit contracts andi invoices for approval as ofs September 4,2013. Thesei instructions: ares subject to change. Please checkt the 20. The contract is not valid until iti is approved byt the LGC Secretary. The: staff oft the LGC: shall notify the Governmental Unit and Auditor of 21. There are no other agreements between the partics hereto and no other agreements relativel hereto that shall be enforceable unless entered into 22. The Auditor acknowledges that any private employer transacting business in this State who employs 25 or more employees int this State must, when hiring an employee to work in the United States, use E Verify to verify the work authorization of the employee in accordance with N.C.G.S. $64 26(a). The Auditor acknowledges further that any such private employer and its subcontractors must comply with all oft the requirements of Article2 of Chapter 64 ofthel North Carolina General Statutes (North Carolina'sE-verifyl law), and that such! private employer has a duty under the law to ensure compliance by its subcontractors. The Auditor further acknowledges that this contract is oft the type governed by S.L. 2013-418, which makes iti unlawful fora a local government to enter into certain types of contracts unless the contractor: and itss subcontractors comply with North Carolina'sl E-verify law, and that failure to comply withs such law could render this contract void. The Auditor hereby covenants, warrants and represents for itself and its subcontractors that with respect to this contract the Auditor and. its subcontractors shall comply with the provisions ofNorth Carolina's E-verify law and that failure to comply with such law shall be deemed a 23. All oft the above paragraphs are understood and shall applyt tot this contract, except the following numbered paragraphs shall bec deleted: (See 24. All communications regarding audit contract requests for modification or official approvals will bes sent tot the email addresses provided NCTreasurer's web site at www.mctreasurer.com for ther most recent instructions. contract approval by email. The audit should not bes started before the contract is approved. in accordance with the procedures set out! herein and approved byt the Secretary ofthel LGC. breach oft this contract and may render this çontract void. Item 16.) int thes spaces below. Audit Firm! Signature: Fimm Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. By Amber Y. McGhinnis, Audit Manager (Pleasst typeo or print name) Amylni (Signature ofa autigrized audit fimi representative) EmailA AddressofAuditFim: amcghinnis@martinstarnes.com Date February 25, 2014 Governmental Unit Signatures: By_Tony M. Dennis, Chairman (Please type orp printn namea and title) Unite Syutumseliminsgmtrs (continued): (Chair of Audit Committee- please typec or print name) (Signature of Audit Committee Chairperson) By. N/A Date NA ber marked' "N/A.") (FGovernmental Unit has no audit committee, this section should Thisi instrument has been preaudited int ther manner required! by TheLocal Government Budget and] Fiscal Control Act orb byt the School Budgeta and Fiscal Control Act. Additionally, thef following datei ist the datet this audit contract was approvedb by the goveming! body. Toby R. Hinson, Finance Officer Governmental Unitl Finance Officer (Please type or printr name) (Signature of Mavor/Chatrperson of governing! board) Date Governing Body Approved Audit Contract G.S. 159-34(a) (Signature) Email Address ofF Finance Oficer Mnson@sankconymegey Date (Preaudit Certificate must bec dated.) Date_ Date: KWH Koonce, Wooten & Haywood,LLP CERTIREDF PUBLIC ACCOUNIANTS SYSTEM REVIEW REPORT May 22, 2012 Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAs, PA and the Peer Review Committee, North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants We have reviewed the system of quality control fort the accounting and auditing practice of Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAS, PA (the firm) in effect for the year ended December 31, 2011. Our peerreview was conducted in accordance with the Standards forl Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The firmi isi responsible for designing as system of quality control and complying with it to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional: standards in all material respects. Ourresponsibility is to express an opinion on the design of the system of quality control and the firm's compliance therewith based on our review. The nature, objectives, scope, limitations of, and the procedures performed in a System As required by the standards, engagements selected for review included engagements performed under the Govermment Auditing Standards and audits of employee benefit plans. In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAS, PA, in effect for the year ended December 31,2011,1 has been suitably designed and complied with to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Firms can receive a rating of pass, pass with deficiency(ies) orj fail. Martin, Starnes & Associates, CPAS, PA Review are described in the standards at wwacpotpaummae has received aj peer review rating of pass. Koortce, wbobu eHaywiocd, LLP Koonce, Wooten & Haywood, LLP Ralelgh 4060E Barrett Drive Post Office Box 17806 Raleigh, North Carolina 27619 919 7829265 9197 7838937FAX Durham 3511 Shannon Road Suite: 100 Durham. North Carolina27707 9193 354:2584 9194 4898 8183FAX Pittsboro 10 Sanford Road Post Office Box 1399 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 9195 5426000 9195425764FAX Stanly County Board of Commissioners Meeting Date: March 3, 2014 Dana SIANIN COUNIY Presenter: Stoogenke, Rocky River RPO 2 Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD L7 Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with' Windows XP: and! Microsoft Office) XP (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyoul have need to use the Document Camera and zoom into: a particular area, ifp possible please attach: a copy oft the document with the area indicated Please Provide al Brief Description ofy your Presentations format:powerpoint that your need toz zoom into. AI laser light is available to pinpoint your area ofp projection. *** You can bringi inal laptop that will allow video out to be connected: att the lectern set display to 60Mhz. for County Employees. TEMTOBECONSIDERED Provide Commissioner's with a Stanly Comprehensive Transportation Plan Amendment (Red Cross-Locust) update. Information Signature: Dana Stoogenke Date: March3,2014 Dept. Rocky River RPO Attachments: Yes Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy oft the action taken the County Board ofCommissioners on No X_ Review Process Approved Yes No Initials Director Finance Budget Amendment Necessary County Attorney County Manager Other: by Stanly Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot thel Board Date 00000 MA, y O - a a A III IIII IIII 00 a ? DRAFT 2. Recommendations This chapter presents recommendations for each mode of transportation in the 2014 Stanly County CTP Amendment to include Locust and Red Cross as shown in Figure 1. More detailed information on each recommendation is tabulated in Appendix C. Refer to Appendixl for documentation of project alternatives and scenarios that were studied, but are not included in the adopted CTP. For information on areas that were not included as a part of this CTP and for information on recommendations from existing transportation plans that were incorporated NCDOT adopted a "Complete Streets" policy in July 2009. The policy directs the Department to consider and incorporate several modes of transportation when building new projects or making improvements to existing infrastructure. Under this policy, the Department will collaborate with cities, towns and communities during the planning and design phases of projects. Together, they will decide how to provide the transportation options needed to serve the community and complement the context of the area. The benefits of this approach include: as a part of this CTP but not documented in this report, refer to Appendix I. making it easier for travelers to get where they need to go; encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation; improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. building more sustainable communities; increasing connectivity between neighborhoods, streets, and transit systems; Complete streets are streets designed to be safe and comfortable for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists and individuals of all ages and capabilities. These streets generally include sidewalks, appropriate bicycle facilities, transit stops, right- sized street widths, context-Dased traffic speeds, and are well-integrated with surrounding land uses. The complete street policy and concepts were utilized in the development of the CTP. The CTP proposes projects that include multi-modal project recommendations as documented int the problem statements within this chapter. Refer to Appendix C for recommended cross sections for all project proposals and Appendix D for more detailed information on the typical cross sections. 2.1 mplementation The CTP is based on the projected growth for the planning area. Iti is possible that actual growth patterns will differ from those logically anticipated. As a result, it may be necessary to accelerate or delay the implementation of some recommendations found within this plan. Some portions of the plan may require revisions in order to accommodate unexpected changes in development. Therefore, any changes made to one element of the CTP should be Initiative for implementing the CTP rests predominately with the policy boards and citizens of the county and its municipalities. As transportation needs throughout the state exceed available funding, it is imperative that the local planning area aggressively pursue. funding for consistent with the other elements. 'Form more information on Complete Streets, go to: tp:Anww.completestreelsicorg II-1 DRAFT priority projects. Projects should be prioritized locally and submitted to the Rocky River RPO for regional prioritization and submittal to NCDOT. Refer to Appendix A for contact information on regional prioritization and funding. Local governments may use the CTP to guide development and protect corridors for the recommended projects. It is critical that NCDOT and local governments coordinate on relevant land development reviews and all transportation projects to ensure proper implementation of the CTP. Local governments and NCDOT share the responsibility for access management and the planning, design and construction of the Prior to implementing projects from the CTP, additional analysis will be necessary to meet the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the North Carolina (or State) Environmental Policy Act? (SEPA). This CTP may be used to provide information in the NEPA/SEPA process. The following pages contain problem statements for each recommendation, organized by CTP modal element. The information provided in the problem statement is intended to help support decisions made in the NEPA/SEPA process. A full, minimum or reference problem statement is presented for each recommendation, with full problem statements occurring first in each section. Full problem statements are denoted by a gray shaded box containing project information. Minimum problem statements are more concise and less detailed than full problem statements, but include all known or readily available information. Reference problem statements are developed for TIP projects where the purpose and need for the project has recommended projects. 2.2 Problem Statements already been established. For more information on SEPA, go to: haNdasRN.ee II-2 DRAFT NC 24-27 Proposed Upgrade from 0.4 miles west of Liberty Hill Church Road (SR 1115) to Cabarrus County Local ID: STAN0035-H Last Updated: 2/25/14 siRs STAN0035-H Bs 58 ja Locust 205 Stantield 0 0.25 0.5. 0.75 1/ Oakboro Miles Identified Problem Portions of NC 24-27 are projected to be over capacity by 2035 from Coley Store Road (SR 1211) to Brown's Hill Road (SR 1124). Improvements are needed to maintain mobility through the downtown area and to relieve congestion on the existing facility such that a minimum of LOS D can be achieved. Justification of Need NC 24-27 is the only major east-west corridor through Stanly County, connecting the Locust and Red Cross Urban Area with the rural areas in the county, Albemarle, and the greater Charlotte area. The facility is a vital artery for moving people and goods into and out of Locust and Red Cross. NC 24-27 is on the statewide tier of the N.C. Multimodal Investment Network (NCMIN). Statewide tier facilities serve long-distance trips, connect regional centers, have the highest usage, and primarily serve mobility. This section of NC 24-27 is currently a five lane other major thoroughfare from Cabarrus County to the Red Cross town limits, all with 12 foot II-3 DRAFT lanes and a four lane boulevard from the Red Cross town limits to 0.4 miles west of Liberty Hill Church Road (SR 1115). The 2012 traffic volumes along this section of NC 24-27 range from 10,000 to 21,000 vehicles per day (vpd). By 2035, traffic volumes are projected to range from 19,300 to 31,000 vpd, compared to an existing LOS D capacity of 24,300 to 40,500 vpd. Community Vision and Problem History The western portion of Stanly County is the fastest growing urban area. The locust and Red Cross Urban Area is geographically situated for growth with its proximity to the Charlotte metropolitan region and access to three major highways: NC 24-27, NC 200, and NC 205. It is the center of activity for the western portion of the county. These regionally impacted highways converge into the planning area, allowing traffic to continue traveling to their destination. Both Locust and Red Cross would like to preserve and promote the quality of life This deficiency was also identified in the 2012 Stanly County CTP, in which Locust and Red Cross decided not to adopt the CTP for their jurisdictions, therefore were excluded from the NC 24-27 was widened in the 2000's to accommodate the increased traffic along this corridor. and economic vitality of their existing and future downtown areas. county CTP. CTP Project Proposal Project Description and Overview The CTP project proposal (STAN0035-H) is to: Road (SR 1115) to Cabarrus County. Upgrade NC 24-27 to a four lane expressway from 0.4 miles west of Liberty Hill Church Intersection treatments are recommended at the intersections of NC 24-27/NC 200 in Locust and NC 24-27/NC 205 in Red Cross, to accommodate the expressway designation requiring no through traffic signals. Natural & Human Environmenta. Context Based on a planning level environmental assessment using available GIS data, the proposed upgrade has one stream crossing in the Locust area (east of Jacks Road), no wetlands crossings/acres), and is not in a 100-Year Flood Plain or has any floodway impact. There are 8 residential relocations and 18 business relocations (based on Stanly County Tax System). There are 3 PUV (Present Use Value-Tax Break) total parcels. NC 24-27 crosses the geology fault and Bicycle Route 6. Relationship to Land Use Plans Current land use along the proposed upgrade is commercial, agricultural, residential, and woodlands in the 2010 Stanly County LUP and the Red Cross LUP. In the Locust LUP, the land use along the proposed northern bypass is agricultural, residential, woodlands, and commercial. II-4 DRAFT Linkages to Other Plans and Proposed Project History The 2012 Stanly County CTP recommended a new multi-lane facility for the Locust and Red Cross Urban Area, similar to the Southern Loop proposed in the 2013 Albemarle, Badin, and New London CTP. The proposed bypass for the Locust and Red Cross area was met with opposition by the locals, resulting in non-adoption, but further discussions and meetings led up to the need for addressing the deficiency along NC 24-27 within the Locust and Red Cross NC24-27 is designated as an expressway on the NCDOT's Strategic Highway Corridor (SHC) Vision Plan that was adopted in 2008. This facility is intended to provide mobility in Stanly County, and ultimately, connectivity between Charlotte and Morehead City. Access control measures and the removal of traffic signals are needed to meet expressway standards. NC 4 24-27 was widened in the 2000's to accommodate the increased traffic along this corridor. Upgrading the existing NC 24-27 to an expressway would allow the entire system of roadways area. to operate more efficiently through the western portion of the county. Multi-modal Considerations There is one multi-modal consideration identified with this project, the existing Bicycle Route 6 (Regional Piedmont Spur) along Meadow Creek Church Road (SR 1200) within the planning area and that facility has been identified as needs improvement. Public/ Stakeholder Involvement Respondents to the goals and objectives survey conducted for the CTP were in favor of increasing transportation mode choices (walk and bike), preserving the community, rural character, and improving intersection designs (better traffic signal, adding turn lanes, and creating roundabouts). II-5 DRAFT HIGHWAY NC 200, Local ID: STAN0013-H NC 200 is recommended to be upgraded to a boulevard within the Locust and Stanfield municipal limits, by widening from a two lane to a two lane divided facility from Cabarrus County to Harvell Road (SR 1125). This upgrade will increase mobility and better accommodate the increased traffic volume expected in 2035 from the Monroe Bypass, and other development in the vicinity. Itis also consistent with the boulevard recommendation from the Locust and Stanfield CTP and the Stanly County CTP. Minor ConnectorRealgnment Improvements The following routes are recommended to be constructed as minor thoroughfares with two 12- foot lanes and 2-foot paved shoulders. These new facilities will improve connectivity and mobility throughout the planning area. Stanly High School new entrance, Local ID STANOOXX-H: Lakewood Road (SR Red Cross Town Hall Road, Local ID STANOOXX-H: NC 24-27 to NC205 Peachtree Road (SR 1135), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Extension to Lakewood Road Lakewood Road (SR 1978), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Realignment to NC Hilltop Road (SR 1134), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Realignment to Lakewood Road (SR 1978) and connect Hilltop Road (SR 1134) to Hatley Burris Road (SR 1131) Bethel Church Road (SR 1200), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Connect to Peachtree Road Renee Ford Road (SR 1140), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Connect Meadow Creek 1978) to NC 24-27 (SR 1978) 205/Lakewood Road (SR 1978) (SR 1135) Church Road/NC 24-27 to Renee Ford Road (SR 1140) Minor Widening Improvements The following routes do not have capacity issues but are recommended to be upgraded to 12- foot lanes to improve narrow widths or to accommodate bicycles. Brown's Hill Road (SR 1124), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - NC 24-27 to planning area II-6 DRAFT Renee Ford Road (SR 1140), Local ID: STAN0028-H - NC 24-27 to planning area Elm Street (SR 1137), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - Big Lick Road (SR 1130) to NC2 200 Bethel Church Road (SR 1200), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - NC 200 to NC24-27 Coley Store Road (SR 1211), Local ID: STAN0019-H = NC 24-27 to planning area NC 205, Local ID: STAN0012-H - Liberty Hill Church Road (SR 1115) to NC24-27 Austin Road (SR 1214), Local ID: STAN0017-H - Bethel Church Road (SR 1200) to Meadow Creek Church Road (SR 1200), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - NC 24-27 to NC planning area 200 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & RAIL A public transportation and rail assessment was completed during the development of the CTP. There are no recommended improvements associated with the public transportation mode. However, there are two proposed park and ride lots planned within the study area. The recommended park and ride facilities are located at: Brown's Hill Road (SR 1124) and NC 24-27 intersection in Locust = Local ID: Oak Ridge Road (SR 1227) and NC 24-27 intersection in Red Cross- Local ID: STAN0006-T STAN0007-T BICYCLE During the development of the CTP, the existing regional Piedmont Spur (Route 6) from the 2011 Uwharrie/Central Park Regional Bicycle Plan Map was incorporated into the CTP as needs improvement. This facility is shown on the Bicycle Map. In accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), roadways identified as bicycle routes should incorporate the following standards as Curb & gutter sections require at minimum 5 foot bike lanes or 14 foot wide shoulder roadway improvements are made and funding is available: lanes. Shoulder sections require a minimum of 4 foot paved shoulder. All bridges along the roadways where bike facilities are recommended shall be NC 205 and Oak Ridge Road (SR 1227), from Hatley Burris Road (SR 1131) to the equipped with 54 inch railings. northern planning area in Red Cross - Local D-STAN0001-B II-7 DRAFT Ridge Creek Road (SR 1227), from Oak Ridge Road (SR 1227) to the northern planning area in Red Cross - Local ID-STAN0001-B PEDESTRIAN The 2010 Stanly County Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan, the 2012 Locust Pedestrian Plan, the 2013 City of Locust Land Use Plan, and the Town of Red Cross Land Use Plan identify recommended greenways for bicycles and pedestrians throughout the planning area. These features are shown on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Maps of Figure 1 as recommended multi- use paths. In addition to the multi-use paths from the above plans, the CTP recommends the following multi-use paths to improve connectivity and mobility in the greenway system: NC 205, from Peachtree Road (SR 1135) to NC 24-27 - Local ID: STAN0001-P II-8 DRAFT 2. Recommendations This chapter presents recommendations for each mode of transportation in the 2014 Stanly County CTP Amendment to include Locust and Red Cross as shown in Figure 1. More detailed information on each recommendation is tabulated in Appendix C. Refer to Appendixl for documentation of project alternatives and scenarios that were studied, but are not included in the adopted CTP. Fori information on areas that were not included as a part of this CTP and for information on recommendations from existing transportation plans that were incorporated NCDOT adopted a "Complete Streets" policy in July 2009. The policy directs the Department to consider and incorporate several modes of transportation when building new projects or making improvements to existing infrastructure. Under this policy, the Department will collaborate with cities, towns and communities during the planning and design phases of projects. Together, they will decide how to provide the transportation options needed to serve the community and complement the context of the area. The benefits of this approach include: as a part of this CTP but not documented in this report, refer to Appendix I. making it easier for travelers to get where they need to go; encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation; improving safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. building more sustainable communities; increasing connectivity between neighborhoods, streets, and transit systems; Complete streets are streets designed to be safe and comfortable for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists and individuals of all ages and capabilities. These streets generally include sidewalks, appropriate bicycle facilities, transit stops, right- sized street widths, context-based traffic speeds, and are well-integrated with surrounding land uses. The complete street policy and concepts were utilized in the development of the CTP. The CTP proposes projects that include multi-modal project recommendations as documented in the problem statements within this chapter. Refer to Appendix C for recommended cross sections for all project proposals and Appendix D for more detailed information on the typical cross sections. 2.1 Unaddressed Deficiencies The following deficiency was identified during the development of the CTP, but remains NC 24-27 from Coley Store Road (SR 1211) to Renee Ford Road (SR 1140) is expected to exceed its existing capacity before 2035. NC 24-27 is also recommended to be upgraded to an expressway based on SHC2 Vision Plan. There were four bypass alternatives studied and documented in addition to upgrading the existing corridor to meet the deficiency and requirements of the SHC Vision Plan. The local governments in Western Stanly County could not reach a consensus on the most acceptable unaddressed. For more information on Complete Streets, go to: cPAtNCeNR Mus/omactmetauismthadaaNadamibnens 2 The Strategic Highway Corridor was adopted by NCDOT on September 2, 2004 and! last updated lonJuly 10, 2008, go to: II-1 DRAFT improvement for this deficiency. For information from the Stanly County CTP Amendment Steering Committee Meetings, see Appendix!. 2.2 Implementation The CTP is based on the projected growth for the planning area. Iti is possible that actual growth patterns will differ from those logically anticipated. As a result, it may be necessary to accelerate or delay the implementation of some recommendations found within this plan. Some portions of the plan may require revisions in order to accommodate unexpected changes in development. Therefore, any changes made to one element of the CTP should be Initiative for implementing the CTP rests predominately with the policy boards and citizens of the county and its municipalities. As transportation needs throughout the state exceed available funding, it is imperative that the local planning area aggressively pursue funding for priority projects. Projects should be prioritized locally and submitted to the Rocky River RPO for regional prioritization and submittal to NCDOT. Refer to Appendix A for contact information on regional prioritization and funding. Local governments may use the CTP to guide development and protect corridors for the recommended projects. It is critical that NCDOT and local governments coordinate on relevant land development reviews and all transportation projects to ensure proper implementation of the CTP. Local governments and NCDOT share the responsibility for access management and the planning, design and construction of the Prior to implementing projects from the CTP, additional analysis will be necessary to meet the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the North Carolina (or State) Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). This CTP may be used to provide information in the NEPA/SEPA process. The following pages contain problem statements for each recommendation, organized by CTP modal element. The information provided in the problem statement is intended to help support decisions made in the NEPA/SEPA process. Afull, minimum or reference problem statement is presented for each recommendation, with full problem statements occurring first in each section. Full problem statements are denoted by a gray shaded box containing project information. Minimum problem statements are more concise and less detailed than full problem statements, but include all known or readily available information. Reference problem statements are developed for TIP projects where the purpose and need for the project has consistent with the other elements. recommended projects. 2.3 Problem Statements already been established. For more information on SEPA, go to: upnevdoancgovllearhngpleas II-2 DRAFT HIGHWAY NC 200, Local ID: STAN0013-H NC 200 is recommended to be upgraded to a boulevard within the Locust and Stanfield municipal limits, by widening from a two lane to a two lane divided facility from Cabarrus County to Harvell Road (SR 1125). This upgrade will increase mobility and better accommodate the increased traffic volume expected in 2035 from the Monroe Bypass, and other development in the vicinity. Itis also consistent with the boulevard recommendation from the Locust and Stanfield CTP and the Stanly County CTP. Minor ConnectorRealgnment Improvements The following routes are recommended to be constructed as minor thoroughfares with two 12- foot lanes and 2-foot paved shoulders. These new facilities will improve connectivity and mobility throughout the planning area. Stanly High School new entrance, Local ID STANOOXX-H: Lakewood Road (SR Red Cross Town Hall Road, Local ID STANOOXX-H: NC 24-27 to NC2 205 Peachtree Road (SR 1135), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Extension to Lakewood Road Lakewood Road (SR 1978), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Realignment to NC Hilltop Road (SR 1134), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Realignment to Lakewood Road (SR 1978) and connect Hilltop Road (SR 1134) to Hatley Burris Road (SR 1131) Bethel Church Road (SR 1200), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Connect to Peachtree Road Renee Ford Road (SR 1140), Local ID STANOOXX-H: Connect Meadow Creek 1978) to NC 24-27 (SR 1978) 205/Lakewood Road (SR 1978) (SR 1135) Church Road/NC 24-27 to Renee Ford Road (SR 1140) Minor Widening Improvements The following routes do not have capacity issues but are recommended to be upgraded to 12- foot lanes to improve narrow widths or to accommodate bicycles. Brown's Hill Road (SR 1124), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - NC 24-27 to planning area II-3 DRAFT Renee Ford Road (SR 1140), Local ID: STAN0028-H - NC 24-27 to planning area Elm Street (SR 1137), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - Big Lick Road (SR 1130) to NC 200 Bethel Church Road (SR 1200), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - NC 200 to NC 24-27 Coley Store Road (SR 1211), Local ID: STAN0019-H - NC 24-27 to planning area NC 205, Local ID: STAN0012-H - Liberty Hill Church Road (SR 1115) to NC24-27 Austin Road (SR 1214), Local ID: STAN0017-H - Bethel Church Road (SR 1200) to Meadow Creek Church Road (SR 1200), Local ID: STANOOXX-H - NC24-27 to NC planning area 200 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION & RAIL A public transportation and rail assessment was completed during the development of the CTP. There are no recommended improvements associated with the public transportation mode. However, there are two proposed park and ride lots planned within the study area. The recommended park and ride facilities are located at: Brown's Hill Road (SR 1124) and NC 24-27 intersection in Locust - Local ID: Oak Ridge Road (SR 1227) and NC 24-27 intersection in Red Cross- Local ID: STAN0006-T STAN0007-T BICYCLE During the development of the CTP, the existing regional Piedmont Spur (Route 6) from the 2011 Uwharrie/Central Park Regional Bicycle Plan Map was incorporated into the CTP as needs improvement. This facility is shown on the Bicycle Map. In accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), roadways identified as bicycle routes should incorporate the following standards as roadway improvements are made and funding is available: Curb & gutter sections require at minimum 5 foot bike lanes or 14 foot wide shoulder lanes. Shoulder sections require a minimum of 4 foot paved shoulder. All bridges along the roadways where bike facilities are recommended shall be equipped with 54 inch railings. NC 205 and Oak Ridge Road (SR 1227), from Hatley Burris Road (SR 1131) to the northern planning area in Red Cross - Local ID-STAN0001-B II-4 DRAFT Ridge Creek Road (SR 1227), from Oak Ridge Road (SR 1227) to the northern planning area in Red Cross- - Local ID-STAN0001-B PEDESTRIAN The 2010 Stanly County Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan, the 2012 Locust Pedestrian Plan, the 2013 City of Locust Land Use Plan, and the Town of Red Cross Land Use Plan identify recommended greenways for bicycles and pedestrians throughout the planning area. These features are shown on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Maps of Figure 1 as recommended multi- use paths. In addition to the multi-use paths from the above plans, the CTP recommends the following multi-use paths toi improve connectivity and mobility in the greenway system: NC 205, from Peachtree Road (SR 1135) to NC24-27-Local ID: STAN0001-P II-5 00000 00000 IIII IIII I 00 a a a a Revised 10/19/2007 Stanly County Board of Commissioners STANIN Meeting Date COUNIY Presenter: March 3, 2014 3 Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Andy Lucas, County Manager ITEM' TO BE CONSIDERED 2014 NCACCLegislative Goals and County Assembly Day Planning The NCACC will host its annual County Assembly Day on Wednesday, May 28, at the Quorum Center in Raleigh. The following are current issues adopted by the NCACC Legislative Goals Committee. Priority Issues 1. Reinstate Lottery funds for school construction 2. - Oppose shift oftransportation responsibilities to counties 3. Oppose unfunded mandates and shifts of state responsibilities to counties 4. Ensure adequate mental health funding 5. Preserve existing local revenue base Other. Issues of Importance Allow more cost effective options for second primary elections Seek legislation toj protect and expand the use of911 funds for public safety needs Request reduction of detention center space requirements for old and new detention facilities No action required. Discussion only. Signature: Date: 03/3/2014 Andy Lucas Dept Central Administration Attachments: X_yes Certification of Action Certified tol be at true copy ofthea action taken the County Board of Commissioners on no Review Process Approved Yes No Initials Finance Director Budget Amendment Necessary County Attorney County Manager Other: byt Stanly Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot the Board Date NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR COUNTY RESEARCH Basics of County Financing of Public Schools North Carolina's Unique Financing & Governance Structure for Public Education public school facilities requirements will be met by county governments. other states, the school system acts as its own taxing authority. NC counties are charged with building, equipping and maintaining school facilities; G.S. 115C-408(b) stipulates that NC counties are recognized statutorily as thel local taxing authorities for independently elected school boards; in most The State of NC is charged with funding school operations, known as current expense; G.S. 115C-408(b) stipulates that the state, from state revenues, will fund public school operating instructional expense as defined in the standard NC counties supplement state school operating expenses. G.S. 115C-426(e) stipulates that local current expense funding, largely meaning county funding of school operations, is "sufficient" when added to state resources, "within financial resources and consistent with the fiscal policies oft the board of county commissioners. School expenses--operating: capital and debt service--consume nearly 35% oftotal county annual budgets. course of study. State statutes expressly permit LEAS to sue counties over "sufficiency" of current expense or capital funding levels, leaving courts to decide sufficiency. School boards are: not expressly permitted to sue the state or federal governments for lack of sufficient funding, and no other entity iss specifically granted this power to sue a taxing authority over funding PublicSafety. Some counties have multiple school districts within county boundaries, typically referred to as "city districts"; NC city governments have no authority and do not finance school operations or capital; counties fund city districts by allocating school operating dollars proportionately Statewide tures, County 2011-12 Expendi- $138 Billion, Schools $43Billion.Public Other 17%_ Publics 25% Schools DebtService Publics 8% Schools DebtServiceAll Other GeneralGovt 8% 5% sufficiency. 18% Human Services 19% based onj per pupil allotment. County Spending County Funding of School Capital Needs County appropriations for school capital projects are usually project-specific. Total Public School Capital Funding by Source, $616M 2011-12 State $16.3M 3% As local taxing authority, counties issue debt for school construction and renovation projects. The school facility asset reverts to the school board's School districts must report school capital needs per a statewide! 5-year survey. Based on the most recent survey, school systems report nearly $8.2 billion in Counties are required to set aside a portion of county-levied sales taxes for $543.8M 88% school capital needs, 45% of one penny tax levy or roughly $350 million in Property tax revenues are also an important source of county funding for school facilities. Counties are increasingly relying on property taxes as state- shared sources of revenue, such as corporate tax (ADM Fund) and lottery proceeds, dry up. Federal $56.1M 9% ownership while thel liability remains with the county. school construction and renovation needs. County 2013. School Spending During the recession, counties sacrificed school to maintain classroom operations school county capital 2008 to $545: million in 2012. investments County School Capital $1,800 $1,600 $1,400 $1,200 $262 $1,000 $181 $800 $400 $200 Recession, Per Capita SchoolCurrent $286 3 capital Between 2008 and 2012, plummeted from $1.4 billion in Funding Drops in SchoolCapital $268 $261 514 385 support. investment $187 $600 County Per Capita Expenditures by Object $0 2007-08 2008-09 2009.10 2010.11 2011-12 Other SchoolCurrent oSchoolCapital Other0 Operating CapitalOutlay Wages County Funding of Current Expense (School Operating) Total Public School County $3.2B 26% $12.5B 2011-12 Funding by Source, County Spending & Current Capital Expense State $7.6B 60% School Spending NC counties fund $3.2 billion to support 26% of public schools' total Counties spend over $2.5 billion to augment state school operating Federal spending. dollars. $1.7B 14% Sources of Per Pupil Funding, CE (Excludes Nutrition) Trends in County School Funding $9,000 $8,000 $6,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 73% $2,000 $1,000 $0 County funding of current expense has been growing over time; $7,000 federal funds have been substituted for state funds over time. 67% Mechanics of County School Funding 200020012 20022003200420052 20062 20072 20082 20092 2010201120122013 County Fundingo of School Personnel, 2013 Counties generally provide school current expense funds in a lump sum appropriation, allocating 1/12 of the total appropriation each month; school systems may use county current expense dollars on anyallowables pnu.mdangadten Ischool personnel (see chart). School districts largely use county dollars for non-certified 100,000 90,000 Counties and school boards may agree to fund teacher salary 60,000 supplements, using county funds, to increase the state school 40,000 personnel salary schedule. School boards may use county funds to 20,000 30,000 1,7240f6,975 supplement other school personnel through supplements. In 2012- 10,000 13, 1061 LEAS funded teacher salary supplements, ranging from $147 to $6,031 annually, with a weighted state average of $3,478. 108 have Ful-time only principal supplements, ranging from $175 to $28,673 annually, witha leaders, and superintendents, exceed $430 million annually. State Federal "County 7% 6,195of 95,146 25% 80,000 70,000 50,000 20% 31% 18,5290f 60,306 and administrator positions. 2,9160f14,722 Administrators Teachers Other Certified Assts &Other State Federal County weighted state average of $11,338. Total county costs for all supplements, including teachers, principals, coaches, band State surplus school funds revert to state at close off fiscal year while county surplus funds remain in the school district's fund balance under the control oft the school board. From 2008 to 2012, school fund balances increased 79% to $664.7 The school board allocates county funds to individual schools-counties cannot allocate funds directly to schools. Each school district must share its county current expense funds, but not capital funds, with charter schools based on per pupil allocation for each charter school student whose home residencyi isi in the county. County school funding for charter schools follows the student, including those students who attend charter schools outside of the county. million. 9 o E @ 8 a V o I o - a le I 3 5 II e 5 n I 9 3 de 3 C 3 3 8 E 3 Tyler Brummitt From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Todd McGee oomgee@neac.og, Monday, February 24, 20148:31AM County Clerks County Managers NCACC Legislative Update video Clerks and managers, Below is al link to the latest legislative update video from the NCACC. We would like for you to playt this at your first Board meeting in March as a kickoff to our preparations for the district meetings and the 2014 short session. http/www.youtube.com/watch-eDbhkMawsABleature:youtu.be Ify you need iti in another format, please let me know. We can make a version for download if need be. Thanks, CAROL Todd McGee Public Relations Director North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Phone (919)715-7336 I Fax (919)733-1065 www.ncacc.org wetomecpurouyon Ewtle? souowus Youl Tube COUNTY facebook Picasa. Revised 10/19/2007 Stanly County Board of Commissioners STANIN Meeting Date March 3, 2014 Andy] Lucas, County Manager ITEMTO BE CONSIDERED Consent Agenda Regular Agenda COUNIY Presenter Supporting Resolution for MCNC's FCC Broadband Grant Application Attached please find a resolution supporting MCNC's] pending application/letter ofinterest to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) for broadband grant funding under the Connect America initiative. Financial Consideration: No funding required at this time Goal Alignment: infrastructure. One ofthe BOCC's prioritized goals for FY 14-15 is the deployment of fiber for broadband Review and consider approving the resolution in support of MCNC's grant application to the FCC. Dept: Central Administration Attachments: X yes Date: 2/27/2014 no Review Process Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County Board ofCommissioners on Approved Yes No Initials Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other: Budget Amendment Necessary Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board Date RESOLUTION Connect America Funding - MCNC Supporting Resolution WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission is making Connect America Funds available for experimentation and proposals to build broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas; and WHEREAS, there is a particular focus on serving anchor institutions within communities such as schools, coleges'universties, libraries, public safety and healthcare facilities, as well as non-profit and local government institutions; and WHEREAS, access tol high capacity, high-speed, state-of-the-art broadband networks is essential for Stanly County to compete in the regional, state, national and global economy and toj provide citizens access to advanced applications in education, medicine, public safety and emergency management; and WHEREAS, the deployment of broadband is a newj public utility vital to the future economic development, educational outreach and community growth in Stanly County and is necessary tol help replace lost textile WHEREAS, many key anchor institutions and strategic economic development related facilities such as the Stanly County Airport remain significantly underserved with respect to broadband infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Stanly County recently commissioned a formal study to explore a lateral fiber build to connect Stanly County to MCNC's fiber backbone in an adjacent county, and this investment was made in an effort toe explore opportunities for public-private collaboration, to support education and strengthen economic WHEREAS, the nonprofit organization MCNC, which owns and operates the North Carolina Research Education Network, is seeking experimental funding from the Federal Communications Commission; and WHEREAS, the MCNC funding proposal may include partial funding for broadband infrastructure and other manufacturing. jobs; and development opportunities; and deployment in Stanly County; NOW, THEREFORE, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners express support for MCNC's efforts in North Carolina and Stanly County and pledge assistance with permitting and the coordination of facility CO- location when and where available. Tony M. Dennis, Chairman Stanly County Board ofCommissioners ATTEST: Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board Stanly County Board of Commissioners Meeting Date: March 3, 2014 Presenter: STANIN COUNTY Andy Lucas Consent Agenda Regular Agenda Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD L Document Camera** Laptop*** * PCi ise equipped with' Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyoul have need to use the Document Camera: and zoom into a particular area, ifp possible please attach: a copy oft the document with the: area indicated Please Provide al Brief Description ofy your Presentations format:_ that) you need toz zoom into. A laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area ofp projection. *** You can bring ins a laptopt that will allow video out to be connected: att thel lectern- set display to 60Mhz. for County Employees. ITEM TOBE CONSIDERED ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY NURSING HOMES Please see the enclosed request for the appointment of an additional member to the committee. Enclosed is one (1) volunteer application for your consideration. Request the Board appoint an additional member to the committee to serve a one (1) year term until March 3, 2015. Signature: Date: Dept. Attachments: Yes Certification of Action Certified to be at 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 to the Board Date Joi danly Counly Beascl lommininn tsoms baney Gzy Gmmaby GAAt 19, a014 Aur of addthentrty Due & the adhition af a meu Cave Home - shcetts Semiey Can Khly Badin h.c Jhe nZL-cd. - gehnieM.A #rnis POoy 15/ BadiA.C.3er 744-4A4-377- 704.785 6513-CL Mo- fanris haa hun Acened de Comamitte andis 5 appontid. Enctosed Volatien topi u Junne secvlany Enclosur NURSING HOMES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE & DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE G.S. Local Act: Date Established: Meeting Schedule: Members: Terms: House Bill 1015, 1977 Minutes of November 20, 1978 November 20, 1978 (Meeting of August 17, 1992) Second Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m. 10 (excluding commissioner appointment) First time appointments will serve for one (1) year,thereafter, will serve at three (3) year term, successive appointments permitted. Special Provisions: Method of Appt: Officers: MEMBERS Janelle Hawkins 36401 Old Salisbury Road New London, NC28127 Gene Mcintyre 44074 Catfish Road New London, NC: 28127 William Rigsbee,Jr. Albemarle, NC 28001 Sarah. J. Grantier Albemarle, NC 28001 Hilda W. Lee 48154 Allenton Street Norwood, NC 28128 Appointed by the Board of Commissioners To be elected by members. INITIAL APPOINTMENT 1990 TERM EXPIRES 2/28/2017 Commissioner Term of Office 2011 2/28/2017 25666 Preston Lane *Serving the unexpired term of Janet Pickler 2/4/2013 2/28/2017 522. Avondale Avenue *Serving the unexpired term of Roy Still 1993 2/28/2016 Sue Turner 1063 Austin Road New London, NC 28127 Hazel L. Lefler P.O. Box 354 307 Palmer Street Albemarle, NC 28002-0354 John R. Bell 709 Love Street Albemarle, NC: 28001 H(704) 984-6414; W (704)244-6175 Janice Abernathy 525 East Street Albemarle, NC 28001 Glenna Hinson 40273 Mountain Creek Road New London, NC 28127 Christian Herring 216 Smokehouse Lane Albemarle, NC 28001 (W) 704-982-5629 (H) 704-918-9469 1998 2/28/2017 1999 2/28/2016 2/17/2014 **Replaced Rick Russell 2/17/2015 (1"term) 2001 2/28/2017 2001 2/28/2017 2013 2/28/2017 Contact: Sue Turner, Secretary 1063 Austin Road New London, NC 28127 (H) 704-463-5303 Notify Centralina COG-F Patricia Cowan of any appointments or reappointments at pcowanerentralna.ors Stanly County Board of Commissioners SIANIN Meeting Date: March: 3, 2014 Presenter: COUNIY 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 and zoomi into a particular area, ifp possible please attacha a copy oft 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 to pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bringi ins a laptop that will allow video out tol be connected att thel lectern- set display to 60Mhz. for County Employees. ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes- Regular meeting of February17,2014 B. Solid Waste - Request approval of budget amendment #: 2014-24 Request approval of the above items as presented. Signature: Date: Dept. Attachments: Yes Certification of Action Certified tol 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 to thel Board Date LA STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY17,2014 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Tony Dennis, Chairman Lindsey Dunevant, Vice Chairman Peter Asciutto Josh Morton Gene Mcintyre 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, February 17, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chairman Dennis called the meeting to order and asked everyone to remember Commissioner Mcintyre who is recovering from surgery due to a fall the previous week. Chairman Dennis asked for a moment of silence and led the pledge of allegiance. APPAOVAL/ADINSIMENTS TO THE AGENDA Chairman Dennis noted that the only change to the agenda was to remove the closed session for economic development. By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the agenda as amended and was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto. TEM#I-RETREMENT AWARD PRESENTATION- GERALD MCSWAIN Conservation Technician for Stanly County Soil & Water. Presenter: Mike Stubbs, Commander of Chapter 634 The Board recognized retiree Gerald McSwain for his years of service as the District TEM#2-PROCLAMATION DECLARING STANLY COUNTY A "PURPLE HEART COUNTY" Commander Mike Stubbs introduced members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) and veterans who were in attendance. As part of the presentation, Commander Stubbs provided a brief history of the MOPH stating its mission is to foster an environment of goodwill among the combat-wounded veteran members and their families, to promote Page 1of4 patriotism, support related legislative initiatives, and to ensure we never forget the sacrifices Chairman Dennis read the proclamation which was followed by Commissioner Asciutto's motion for approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and passed by made by those in service. unanimous vote. See Exhibit A Proclamation Declaring Stanly County As A Purple Heart County Int turn, Commander Stubbs also presented a plaque to the Board acknowledging Stanly County ITEM # 3 = PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH & APRIL 2014 AS "411 = 4 COUNTIES, 1 asa "Purple Heart County" in the State of North Carolina. BOOK, 1COMMUNITY" MONTHS IN STANLY COUNTY Presenter: Melanie Holles, Library Director The Stanly County Public Library and the Pfeiffer University Library have partnered with the public libraries, parks departments, community colleges and others in Cabarrus, Davidson and Rowan counties declaring the months of March and April as "411 = 4 Counties, 1 Book, 1 Community." To raise public awareness, Ms. Holles read the following prociamation and requested the Board's consideration ofi its adoption as a show of support. See Exhibit B Proclamation Declaring March & April 2014 As-411-4Cunties, 1 Book, 1 Community" Months for Stanly County By motion, Commissioner Morton moved to approve the proclamation and was seconded by TEMB4-PRESENTATION & FUNDING REQUEST BY THE UPPER PEE DEE FARM & FOOD Vice Chairman Dunevant. The motion passed with a4 4-Ovote. COUNCIL (UPFFC) Presenters: Shawn Hatley and Nancy Bryant, Interim Director Mr. Hatley gave a brief report on the progress made by the UPFFC over the past year. He then noted that part of the reason in attending the meeting was to inform the Board that Interim Director Nancy Bryant will be retiring at the end of June. Because of this, the Council has formed an Ad Hoc Search Team to fill the part-time position and a Funding Team to raise funds Page 2of4 for the position which was previously performed on a volunteer basis. It was requested the Board consider contributing $1,000 to help build a start-up fund for a new part-time director. Vice Chairman Dunevant thanked Mr. Hatley and Ms. Bryant for their presentation and noted that the Board would take the request into consideration at the upcoming retreat on Friday. TEM#5-BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager A. Norwood Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments Per a letter received from the Town of Norwood, it was requested the Board consider reappointing Ms. Gail Shields as a member of the Norwood Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments for a three (3) year term until February17,2017. By motion, Commissioner Asciutto moved to approve the reappointment of Ms. Shields and was seconded by Commissioner Morton. The motion passed by unanimous vote. B. NURSING HOMES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Due to Mr. Rick Russell being ineligible to serve again on the committee, it was requested the Board name a replacement to fill the vacancy for a one (1) year term until February 17, 2015. Commissioner Asciutto moved to appoint Mr. John R. Bell and was seconded by' Vice Chairman Dunevant. The motion carried by a 4-Ovote. TEM#6-CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - Regular meeting of February 3, 2014 B. Agri-Civic Center - Approval of budget amendment #: 2014-22 Finance - Acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for Seven Months Ended January 31, 2014 Commissioner Morton moved to approve the above items as presented. His motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant and passed by unanimous vote. PUBLICCOMMENT Jeff Bennett of Red Cross came forward to state his concerns with the NCDOT's proposed highway alignments fori the Hwy 24/27 corridor through the City ofl Locust and Town of Red Cross. Mr. Bennett also volunteered to serve on an advisory committee for the project if possible. Vice Chairman Dunevant thanked Mr. Bennett for his willingness to serve, but that it ishis understanding that there is no formal advisory committee in place. He encouraged Mr. Page 30 of4 Bennett to attend the local CTP meetings which allow local officials and citizens to comment and express their opinions. GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner. Asciutto reminded everyone of the EMS Facebook page and encouraged everyone to "like" it as a way to receive updated information related to the county. He also thanked the county staff and employees for their hard work during the recent snow storm. Commissioner Dunevant echoed Commissioner Asciutto's comments concerning county staff and employees. He also noted that the Community Transportation Plan (CTP) meeting scheduled for earlier in the day was canceled by the NCDOT and will be rescheduled for a later date. Chairman Dennis thanked Mr. Bennett for his comments and concerns regarding the CTP as well as his willingness to be involved. RECESS By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to recess the meeting until Friday, February 21, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Stanly County Airport Conference Room for the Board's annual planning retreat. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and passed by unanimous vote at 7:40p.m. Tony M. Dennis, Chairman Tyler Brummitt, Clerk Page 4 of4 Revised 07/07/2003 (B AMENDMENT NO: 2014-24 STANLY COUNTY-BUDGET AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners that thet following amendment be made tot the annual budget ordinance for thet fiscal year ending June 30, 2014: To amend the General Fund, the expenditures are to be changed as follows: CURRENT BUDGETED INCREASE AMOUNT (DECREASE) AMENDED $ 7,000 $ 4,025 $ 11,025 FUND/DEPART ACCOUNT NUMBER 110.4710 ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION AS NUMBER 580.000 Bldgs, Structure TOTALS $ 7,000 $ 4,025 $ 11,025 This budget amendment is justified as follows: To amend the Solid Waste budget fort the annual distribution of Electronics Management funds. This will result in a neti increase of $ 4,025 in expenditures and other financial use tot the County's annual 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 will be received in this fiscal year. CURRENT BUDGETED INCREASE AMOUNT (DECREASE) AMENDED $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ FUND/DEPART ACCOUNT NUMBER 110.3471 ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION Miscellaneous Income AS NUMBER 890.10 4,025 $ 14,025 4,025 $ 14,025 TOTALS SECTION 2. Copies of this amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, Budget Officer, and to thel Finance Director. Adopted this_ day of 20 Verified by the Clerk oft the Board_ a Ah 3-35-14 Date Date Posted by Journal No. Date inancg Director's? Approval County Manager's Approval 2/24/20149:21 AM BA2014-24.xism