STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 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  CALLTOORDER  The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") met in regular session on Monday, October 6, 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.  APPAOVAL/ADUSIMENIS TO THE AGENDA  A resolution and associated easement related to the refinance of the new emergency radio system and radio equipment was added as agenda item # 6 and the consent agenda moved to item #7. By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the agenda as amended and  was seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant. Motion passed unanimously.  ITEM#1-S SCUSA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Presenter: Gwen Hinson, Transportation Director  A. RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (ROAP) FUNDS FOR FY 2014-15 Ms. Hinson provided a brief review of the request to apply for funds under the FY 2014-2015 ROAP program prior to the public hearing. Below are the allocations to be received by the 1) Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program (EDTAP) - 100% state funded and 2) Work First / Employment Assistance Program = 100% state funded with the county to  county for ai total of $151,103:  the county will receive $62,998 with no local match required. receive $19,066 with no local match required.  Page 1of5    3) Rural General Public (RGP) - 90% state funded with a 10% local match to be taken from the Chairman Dennis declared the public hearing open. With no one coming forward, the hearing Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the application and receipt of these funds with all funds to be administered by the Transportation Services Department. The motion was B. UPDATES TO THE NCDOT REQUIRED SAFETY SYSTEM PROGRAM PLAN (SSPP) FOR SCUSA For Board consideration, Ms. Hinson presented a list of the required updates to the SSPP noting  fares collected. The county will receive $69,039.  was closed.  seconded by Commissioner Morton and passed unanimously.  TRANSPORTATION  specifically the following additions to the policy:  Development and implementation of a Lock Out/Tag Out program for vehicle  maintenance,  Vehicle Lift Utilization with Safety Cones policy Test Refusal List to the Substance Abuse section, Updated Maintenance Shop Inspection form  Facility Safety Inspection Policy and form performed once a month  Commissioner Asciutto moved to approve the updates as presented and was seconded by  Commissioner Mcintyre. Motion carried with a 5-Ovote.  ITEM#2-LIBRARY  Presenter: Melanie Holles, Library Director  A. FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING  Due to lack of space for storage of artifacts and displays and numerous repair issues at the museum's current location, the Library Board of Trustees sought Board permission to form a committee to conduct a feasibility study for the potential use of the Albemarle City Hall Annex After a brief discussion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the formation of the committee and was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Commissioner Mcintyre then volunteered to serve on the committee as the Board appointee. Itwas requested that Shirley Hatley be appointed to fill the seat vacated by Dr. Nalin Mehta whose term expired June 30, 2014. If appointed, Ms. Hatley's term would serve until June 30, By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the appointment of Shirley Hatley. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and motion passed by unanimous vote.  building as a new location.  B. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPOINTMENT  2020.  Page 2of5    TEM#3-ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH- - AMENDMENT TO FEE SCHEDULE Presenter: David Ezzell, Environmental Health Director  Recently the NC State Laboratory for Public Health notified Environmental Health of an increase in fees for water sample supplies effective September 1, 2014. The fee schedule provided by NCSLPH on August 20th included a substantial increase in the various sampling kits which covers the cost of supplies and the sample analysis. It was requested the Board approve an amendment to the Environmental Health fee schedule as required by thel NCSLPH.  By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to adjust the fees as requested and was seconded ITEM # 4- PRESENTATION OF THE STANLY COUNTY FARM BUREAU PROPOSAL FOR NAMING  by Commissioner Mcintyre. The motion carried with a! 5-Ovote.  RIGHTS TO THE PROPOSED LIVESTOCK ARENA Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  For Board information, the County Manager presented a proposal submitted by the Stanly County Farm Bureau for the Naming Rights of the proposed livestock arena on the Agri- Civic Center grounds. Board consensus was to have two (2) commissioners and the County Manager meet with Farm Bureau representatives to discuss the details of the proposal further. Chairman Dennis and Vice Chairman Dunevant volunteered to serve on the committee.  This item was fori information only and required no action.  TEM#5-TOWN HALL MEETINGS REGARDING SALES TAXI REFERENDUM  Presenter: Commissioner Asciutto  Commissioner Asciutto provided a list of the dates and locations for upcoming town hall style meetings with citizens to discuss the upcoming sales tax referendum and other community concerns. Commissioner Asciutto stated that any opinions expressed during the meetings are  his and not those of the other Board members. This item was fori information only.  TEM#6-EMERGENCY RADIO SYSTEM REFINANCING RELATED ITEMS  Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  At the previous meeting on September 2, 2014, the Board approved the refinance of an existing lease purchase agreement with Motorola via a resolution to the Local Government Commission. It was now requested the Board approve a resolution authorizing the new financing agreement with the Bank of North Carolina and to assign its existing easement with  Page 3 of5    the with the City of Albemarle for the Tuckertown radio site in order to allow the bank to fully  secure its lien on the property.  By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the resolution and easement assignment for the Tuckertown radio site, and authorize staff to negotiate any changes to these documents that are in the best interest of the county. His motion was seconded by  Commissioner Asciutto and passed by unanimous vote.  ITEM#7-CONSENT AGENDA  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of September 2, 2014 and special meeting of September 8,  2014  B. Sheriff's Office - Request approval of budget amendment # 2015-08  Library - Request the attached list of books be declared surplus and donated to the D.F Finance - Request approval of the attached property tax & vehicle tax refunds . Finance - Request acceptance oft the Monthly Financial Report for the Two Months  Friends of the Library for the October book sale  Ended. August 31, 2014  F. EMS- - Request approval of budget amendment # 2015-09 G. Finance Request approval of budget amendment # 2015-10 seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant. Motion carried by a 5-Ovote.  Motion to approve the above items as presented was made by Commissioner Mcintyre and  PUBLIC COMMENT - None  GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  Vice Chairman Dunevant reminded everyone of the % cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot. He stated that Stanly County's referendum is different from those of neighboring counties and encouraged citizens to check the county website and other resources  for information in making their decision.  Commissioner Asciutto encouraged the Board members and citizens to participate in the upcoming town hall meetings. He then provided an update on a recent animal control situation reported in the local news and commended school staff, the sheriff's department and EMS staff for the excellent job they did in responding to a recent shooting at Albemarle High School.  CLOSED SESSION  Page 4 of5    Commissioner Dunevant moved to recess the meeting into closed session to discuss economic development in accordance with G. S. 143-318.11(a)(4). His motion was seconded by  Commissioner Mcintyre and passed unanimously at 7:30 p.m.  RECESS  Commissioner Asciutto moved to recess the meeting until Monday, October 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Manager's Conference Room to award the construction contract for Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy in New London, NC. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre  and carried with a5-0 0 vote at 8:02 p.m.  Tony M. Dennis, Chairman  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  Page 5 of5