STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE9, 2014  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Tony Dennis, Chairman Lindsey Dunevant, Vice Chairman Peter Asciutto Josh Morton Gene Mcintyre None  COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:  Andy Lucas, County Manager Jenny Furr, County Attorney Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  CALL TO ORDER  The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chairman Dennis called the meeting to order, gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.  APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA  Chairman Dennis noted that two (2) associated budget amendments # 2014-41 and # 2014- 42 for the Stanly County Utilities item # 7 would need to be added for consideration and approval. By motion, Commissioner Asciutto moved to approve the agenda as amended and wass seconded by Commissioner Morton. The motion carried by unanimous vote. TEM#1-PIANNING & ZONING-ZA14-03 REZONING REQUEST FOR WILLIAM K. ROTEN Mr. Roten requested a five (5) acre portion of a 34.5 acre parcel of land (tax record # 24776) be rezoned from RA (Residential Agricultural) to M2 (Heavy Manufacturing). The purpose of the request is to operate a saw mill on the property which is located on the west side of Flint Ridge Road. Upon review, the Planning Board forwarded this case to the County Commissioners with  Presenter: Michael Sandy, Planning Director  afavorable recommendation.  Chairman Dennis declared the public hearing open. With no one coming forward to speak, the  hearing was closed.  Page 1of8    Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve rezoning request ZA 14-03 and was seconded by ITEM # 2 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION = CONSIDERATION OF AN ECONOMIC  Commissioner Asciutto. The motion passed by a 5-0v vote.  INCENTIVE AGREEMENT FOR TRITON GLASS, LLC Presenter: Paul Stratos, EDC Director  For Board consideration, Mr. Stratos provided the details of a proposed economic incentive agreement for Triton Glass, LLC in Albemarle, NC. If approved, the agreement will result in a five (5) year business development grant between Stanly County and Triton Glass, LLC which will aid in the purchase and installation of a new taxable investment within the County. The company will make a capital investment estimated at $2,200,000 and create approximately 23 additional jobs and maintain the five (5) existing. jobs. It was requested the Board hold a public  hearing to receive public comment on the proposed agreement.  Chairman Dennis declared the public hearing open. With no one coming forward, the hearing  was closed.  Commissioner Morton moved to approve the agreement and was seconded by Vice Chairman  Dunevant. The motion carried by unanimous vote.  See Exhibit A and' Triton Glass, LLC  Performance Agreement: Between Stanly County, NC, the City of Albemarle, NC  TEM#3-PUBLICI HEARING FOR THE FY 2014-15 RECOMMENDED COUNTY BUDGET After Chairman Dennis declared the public hearing open, the following individuals addressed Board of Elections Director Kim Wilson addressed the Board regarding Elections request to purchase thirty-six (36) new voting machines early next fiscal year at a cost of $190,000. Due to the funding for the equipment not being included in the County Manager's recommended budget, Ms. Wilson was present to request the Board's reconsideration. Ms. Wilson noted that the most important reason not to delay the purchase is a timing issue. With municipal elections taking place in 2015, it will be easier to implement use of the new equipment in a smaller election than during a large scale election. Ms. Wilson stated that there would also be more time to update manuals and train precinct officials prior to the large election in 2016 and that the current trade-in value of $14,400 for the old equipment will decrease significantly the following year. With an option to lease the equipment, Ms. Wilson offered to contact the vendor for this information and report back to the Board at a  the Board:  Page 2of8    budget workshop the following week.  Kim Page, principal at West Stanly High School, spoke in favor of additional funding for teachers assistants to increase their hours from 7.5 to 8 hours per day noting the Joy Hathcock, principal of North Stanly High School, addressed the Board in support of funding for lead teachers in the Career Development Center as well as additional funding Carla McSwain, a former teacher at West Stanly and South Stanly High Schools, spoke in favor of continued funding for online courses, the Career Development Center as well as Joanne Hesley, Athletic Director for Albemarle High School, encouraged the Board's support of middle school athletics by approving funds for athletic trainers' supplies. Rosemary Lovin, former math teacher at Albemarle High School, spoke ini favor of additional funding for literacy supplies, two (2) lead teachers in the Career Development Center, an Amy Talbert, Stanly County School nurse, spoke in support of an additional school nurse Dr. Angela Mills stated her support of the School Superintendent's proposed budget and Lonnie Chandler reiterated Dr. Mills' comments by stating his support of the Misty Huneycutt, school social worker, supported the additional social worker position to Sherry Vaughn addressed the Board as a concerned parent in support of additional funding for the schools, for teachers assistants as well as the additional nurse and social worker  importance of their daily support toi the teachers and students.  for literacy materials in reading and science.  funding for athletic trainers' supplies in the middle: schools.  additional school nurse position and additional social worker position. position in order to reduce the nurse-to-student ratio in the schools. requested the Board's consideration to provide additional funding.  Superintendent's proposed budget as well.  aid in truancy reduction.  positions.  With no one else coming forward, the public hearing was closed.  Commissioner Asciutto thanked everyone in attendance and for their comments. He also requested the school system again consider the options of school consolidation and redistricting in order to cut expenses. Vice Chairman Dunevant stated that he is proud of how the County has continued to support education in recent years during tough economic times and thanked school staff for their hard work. He also encouraged everyone to help promote the % cent sales tax referendum that will be on the November ballot. If passed, a portion of the  sales tax received will benefit the schools.  Page 3of8    ITEM # 4 - CONSIDERATION OF THE STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR (STC) Ms. Stoogenke presented the resolution for Board consideration and approval. The resolution states the Board's concern with the NCDOT's proposed Strategic Transportation Corridor map which does not include or identify NC 24/27, US52 or US 601 as strategic transportation  RESOLUTION  Presenter: Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO Director  corridors for Stanly County.  By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the resolution. His motion was  seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and passed by unanimous vote.  See Exhibit B RESOLUTION  Stanly County's Comments Regarding the NC Department of Transportation's  Draft Strategic Transportation Corridors (STC)  ITEM#5-STANLY COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION (CTP) DELAY REQUEST A prepared letter was included for the Board's review and consideration which requests the NCDOT delay the Stanly County Comprehensive Transportation (CTP). Due to the uncertainty of the new corridor designation for NC 24/27, the Board feels a delay is necessary until a decision  Presenter: Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO Director  ismade.  Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the letter and was seconded by Commissioner  Mcintyre. Motion carried witha5-Ovote.  See Exhibit C Letter to Request al Delay in the  Stanly County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)  ITEM # 6-1 HOME CARE & COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT (HCCBG) ALLOCATIONS FOR FY  2014-15  Presenter: Becky' Weemhoff, Senior Services Director  Stanly County is scheduled to receive $423,545 through the HCCBG grant funds for next fiscal year which will be used to fund six aging programs in the Senior Services Department. These programs include In Home Services Levelland II, Congregate Nutrition, Home Delivered Meals, Transportation, Information & Options Counseling. The HCCBG Board has met and voted on the distribution of these funds for each program. It was requested the Board approve the FY  Page 4of8    2014-15 County Aging Funding Plan and acceptance oft the funds into the county budget. Commissioner Morton moved to approve the funding plan and acceptance of the funds into the county budget. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre and passed by unanimous TEM#7-CARRIKER ROAD WATERLINE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD AND APPROVAL  vote.  OF ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENTS # 2014-41 & #2014-42  Presenter: Donna Davis, Utilities Director  Stanly County Utilities has designed a project to connect the recently purchased St. Martin Road waterline to the County's existing water system on Hwy 24/27. The waterline will not only provide water service to twelve (12) households, but will allow Stanly County Utilities to operate the St. Martin Road water line without establishing a new water system with the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Based on the three (3) bids received for construction of the project, the cost is approximately $33,000 higher than anticipated. The additional funds will be appropriated from the Utilities retained earnings which is reflected int the budget amendments # 2014-42 and # 2014-42. It was requested the Board award the construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Concord Builders of  Concord, NC and approve both associated budget amendments.  By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve and was seconded by Commissioner ITEM #8-FY: 2014-15 RECOMMENDED BI-WEEKLY HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE PREMIUMS  Mcintyre. The motion carried unanimously.  FOR EMPLOYEE DEPENDENTS Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  The County Manager presented the following bi-weekly health and dental insurance rates for Board approval which reflect a five percent (5%) increase from the previous fiscal year.  Health Insurance Employee Child/ Children Employee /Spouse Family Dental Insurance Employee Child/C Children Employee /Spouse Family  Recommended Rates $96.53 $134.00 $330.49 Recommended Rates $19.70 $13.55 $31.77  Page! 5of8    After a review of the rates, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the bi-weekly health and dental insurance premiums as recommended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner  Morton and passed by a 5-Ovote.  ITEM#9- EMERGENCY RADIO SYSTEM -1 TOWER SITE DEVELOPMENT & GRADING  Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  The County has received two (2) responsive bids for the site preparation and grading associated with the construction of three (3) new emergency radio system towers. A total of seven (7) firms were contacted, five (5) firms held plans and two (2) submitted bids. The lowest responsible bid was submitted by G. S. Development Corporation in the amount of $128,358.75. It was requested the Board award the construction contract to G.S. Development  Corporation.  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the award of the contract to G. S. Development Corporation and was seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant. The motion carried by unanimous  vote.  TEM#10-BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS A. Centralina Workforce Development Board (CWDB)  Due to the retirement of Ms. Sharon Scott and the expiration of Mr. Ed Shimpock's term on June 30, 2014, it was requested the Board appoint two (2) members to the CWDB.  By motion, Commissioner Asciutto moved to appoint Dr. Brenda Kays to replace Sharon Scott and to reappoint Mr. Ed Shimpock with each appointed to serve a two (year) term until. June 30, 2016. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre and passed by unanimous vote.  B. STANLY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU reappoint or name a replacement on the CVB.  Due to expiration of Mr. Wayne Cole's term on. June 30, 2014, it was requested the Board either  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to reappoint Mr. Cole for a three (3) year term until June 30, 2017 and was seconded by Commissioner Morton. The motion passed witha5-Ovote.  C. REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RFAAC) APPOINTMENTS  The Centralina Council of Governments requested the Board appoint one delegate member for a two (2) year term and one (1) alternate member for a one (1) year term. It was noted that  Ms. Glenna Hinson had agreed to serve again if reappointed.  Page 6of8    Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the reappointment of Ms. Hinson for a two (2) year term until June 30, 2016 and to table the appointment of an alternate member. The motion  was seconded by' Vice Chairman Dunevant and passed by unanimous vote.  D. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to table this appointment in order to allow time for additional volunteer applications to be submitted. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant  and carried with a5-Ovote. TEM#11-CONSENT AGENDA  A. Minutes Regular meeting on May 19, 2014 B. DSS- Request approval of budget amendment # 2014-39  C. Facilities - Request the attached list of items be declared surplus and sold on GovDeals.com  D. Tax- Request approval of the attached tax refund for Avdel USA LLC E. Senior Services - Request approval of budget amendment # 2014-40  Commissioner Morton moved to approve the above consent items as presented and was  seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre. Motion carried by unanimous vote.  PUBLIC COMMENT - None  GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  Commissioner Asciutto stated he had recently participated in a work day at the Stanly County Airport. He also noted the new Animal Control brochure that contains information on the new animal control ordinance and his plans to visit the local municipalities to distribute the brochures and encourage citizen support of the % cent sales tax referendum on the November  ballot.  Vice Chairman Dunevant congratulated all the upcoming graduates as well as the students  advancing to the next grade.  RECESS  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to recess the meeting until Wednesday, June 11th at 3:30 p.m. for the first budget workshop in the County Manager's Conference Room. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and passed by a vote of5 f5-0ats 8:26 p.m.  Page 7of8    Tony M. Dennis, Chairman  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  Page 8 of8