STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AUGUST4, 2014 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Tony Dennis, Chairman Lindsey Dunevant, Vice Chairman Peter Asciutto Gene McIntyre Josh Morton 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, August 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chairman Dennis called the meeting to order with Commissioner Mcintyre gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APROVAL/ADIUSIMENTS TO1 THE AGENDA With no amendments to the agenda, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve it as presented. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and passed by unanimous vote. ITEM#1-TAX COLLECTOR'S ANNUAL SETTLEMENT FOR FY 2013-2014 Presenter: Clinton Swaringen, Tax Administrator Mr. Swaringen presented the annual settlement report to the Board which summarized the tax collection activity for FY 2013-2014. Additionally, the Board is required to charge the Tax Collector with the collection of taxes for the current fiscal year and authorize the use of enforced collection measures to give notice that the tax lien is first in priority. By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to accept the annual settlement report and charge the Tax Collector with collecting FY 2014-2015 taxes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and carried with a5 5-Ovote. Page 1of4 ITEM # 2 - PRESENTATION & APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH SEGAL REVENUE & EXPENSE SPECIALISTS, INC. TO PERFORM SALES TAX AUDITS Presenter: Toby Hinson, Finance Director The County was recently notified by Tax Reduction Specialists that they will no longer be able to provide to services to perform sales tax audits. As a result, Segal Revenue & Expense Specialists, Inc. is willing to provide this service to the County. Mr. Hinson presented the Letter of Agreement for Board approval. Commissioner Asciutto moved to approve the agreement to perform sales tax audits and was ITEM #3 - REVIEW & APPROVAL OF THE NAMING RIGHTS RFP FOR THE AGRI-CIVIC CENTER seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre. Motion carried with a! 5-Ovote. LIVESTOCK. ARENA Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager The County Manager presented the "Instructions to Respondents - Request for Proposals" which provides an outline for parties or vendors who are interested in submitting proposals for the naming rights for the proposed Livestock Arena to be constructed on the grounds of the Agri-Civic Center. After a brief review, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the RFP and was seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre. Motion passed by unanimous vote. ITEM#4-2014: SINGLE FAMILY REHAB & URGENT REPAIR GRANTS POLICY APPROVAL The County was recently received a Single Family Rehabilitation (SFR) grant in the amount of $170,000 and an Urgent Repair grant in the amount of $100,000. Funds from both grants will be used to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners in making needed improvements to their homes. Board approval was requested for the housing assistance policies and the Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager procurement and disbursement policies for both, grants. By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the policies as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and passed by unanimous vote. TEM#S-RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE NC 24/27/73 WIDENING PROJECT Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager The County Manager presented the resolution to communicate the county's concerns for the current prioritization of the NC 24/27 project at the state, region and division levels and the formula being used to evaluate such projects. It was requested the Board review, consider and Page 2of4 approve the resolution. After a period of comments by the Board, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the resolution which was then seconded by Commissioner Asciutto. Motion carried with a vote of 5-0. ITEM#6-C CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - Regular meeting of. July 7, 2014 B. Sheriff's Office - Request approval of budget amendment # 2015-02 C. Senior Services - Request acceptance of the In Home Aide Program Annual Evaluation By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the above items as presented and was seconded by Commissioner Morton. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT - None GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Each Board member took a moment to welcome Commissioner Asciutto back from his recent surgery. Vice Chairman Dunevant stated that the Economic Development Commission will continue with their planning efforts and will report back to the Board with these results at a later date. He also noted the efforts being made to move forward with both the Broadband and branding initiatives. Commissioner Asciutto thanked EMS, the Sheriff's Office and fire department for their quick response during his personal medical emergency several weeks earlier. He also thanked Becky Weemhoff and the staff at the Senior Center for their hard work and noted the recent birthday party held for residents 90 years and older in which 94 attended. Commissioner Asciutto stated he hopes to resume his work day a month with the county departments in September. CLOSED SESSION Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to recess into closed session to discuss economic development ina accordance with G.S. 143-318.11(a)4). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre and carried by unanimous vote at 7:30 p.m. RECESS Commissioner Asciutto moved to recess the meeting until Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the County Manager's Conference Room, Stanly Commons. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and passed with a5-Ovote. Page 3of4 Tony M. Dennis, Chairman Tyler Brummitt, Clerk Page 4of4 4