November 18, 2024, MB#57  Regular Session, November 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Catawba County Board of Commissioners  Appointments  Catawba County Board of Adjustment-Deric Skeen Catawba County Board of Adjustment-Wes Starnes Catawba County Planning Board- Gina Sigmon Alcohol Beverage Control Board = Charles Connor, II K-64 Education Board - William (Bill) Unverfehrt Budget Transfers ROD and Water/Sewer  129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 139 11/18/24 136 11/18/24 133 11/18/24 136 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 129 11/18/24 133 11/18/24 130 11/18/24 138 11/18/24 137 11/18/24 139 11/18/24 139 11/18/24 139 11/18/24 129 11/18/24  Budget Ordinances Planning  Amendment to the Catawba County Zoning Map (Hwy 150 Ordinance: 2024-8)  Rezoning Request: R-30 to HC Hwy 150 Unified Development Ordinance Update Contract Award Proclamation in Support of Operation Green Light  Presentations Hurricane Helene Update Public Comment Michael McRee Randy Johnson Kenyon Kelly Sherrill Watkins Public Hearings Resolutions  Bay Point Subdivision Road Improvement Project: Final Resolution  Rezoning Request: R-30 to HC Hwy 150  Final Assessment Resolution Authorizing Street Improvement Project for Resolution Authorizing Surplus and Conveyance of Vehicles (Resolution: 2024-29) Declaration of Deputy Michael LeFever's Service Weapon and Badge as Surplus Declaration of Deputy H.T. Moose's Service Weapon and Badge as Surplus  Bay Point Subdivision (Resolution 2024-28)  Sheriff's Office  Surplus Vehicle Donation Request  Tax  October Tax Refunds, Releases and Adjustments  Utilities and Engineering  Bay Point Subdivision Road Improvement Project: Final Resolution  The Catawba County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Catawba County Justice Center, 100 Present were Chair Randy Isenhower, Vice-Chair Austin Allran, and Commissioners Robert C. Abernethy, Jr.,  Government Drive, Newton, North Carolina. Barbara G. Beatty, and Cole Setzer.  128    November 18, 2024, MB#57  Also present were County Manager Mary S. Furtado, Assistant County Manager Paul Murray, County Attorney Jodi Stewart, Assistant County Attorney Josh Teague, and County Clerk Dale Stiles. Assistant County Manager 1. Chair Randy Isenhower called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., noting a quorum was present.  Justin Merritt was not present.  2. Chair Allran led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Commissioner Cole Setzer offered the invocation.  4. Commissioner Robert C. Abernethy, Jr., made a motion to approve the Minutes from the Board's Regular  Meeting of October 21, 2024. The motion carried unanimously. Chair Isenhower welcomed everyone present.  5. Recognition of Special Guests: 6. Public Comments.  Michael McRee came forward and spoke about Veteran's Day and the monument on the grounds of the 1924 Courthouse. Randy Johnson came forward and spoke about traffic and safety concerns related to Duke Energy's upcoming construction project affecting Island Point Rd. Kenyon Kelley came forward and spoke about the monument on the grounds of the 1924 Courthouse and commended Elections Staff for their diligent work during the election. Sherrill Watkins came forward and spoke in opposition to Mr. Kelley. Upon a recommendation by Chair Isenhower that came in the form of a motion which unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Deric Skeen for a second term and Wes Starnes for a first term to the Catawba Upon a recommendation by Chair Isenhower that came in the form of a motion which unanimously carried, the Board appointed Gina Sigmon for a first term to Catawba County Planning Board, with a term expiration Upon a recommendation by Commissioner Abernethy that came in the form of a motion which unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Charles Connor, II, for a third term to the Alcohol Beverage Control Board, Upon a recommendation by Commissioner Abernethy that came in the form of a motion which unanimously carried, the Board appointed William (Bill) Unverfehrt for at first term to the K-64 Education Board, with at term a. Commissioner Cole Setzer presented a Proclamation in Support of Operation Green Light to Veteran's b. Emergency Management Coordinator Jason Williams and Parks Director David Wagg presented a a. Utilities and Engineering Director Peter Shonka requested the Board of Commissioners conduct a public hearing to consider Bay Pointe Subdivision Road Improvement Project and adopt the Final Assessment In-2020, in support of the Board of Commissioners' Strategic Plan, the Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2020-17, creating a petition-driven program to facilitate acceptance of private roads in the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) Secondary Road Maintenance Program by providing up- front funding to improve the roads to NCDOT Standards. As statutorily permitted, the cost of improvements may be assessed against the property owners and recouped over a 10-year period, through the special assessment process. To participate in the program, at least 75 percent of the homeowners to be assessed must voluntarily sign a petition supporting the project, and the owners who sign the petition must account for  7. Appointments.  County Board of Adjustment, with term expirations of November 30, 2027.  of December 31, 2026.  with at term expiration of November 14, 2027.  expiration of May 14, 2026. 8. Presentations.  Services Technician Harold Moss. Hurricane Helene Update to the Board.  9. Public Hearings.  Resolution for the Project.  at least 75 percent oft the road frontage to be improved through the assessment.  129    November 18, 2024, MB#57  Bay Pointe is a subdivision located off Little Mountain Road in the unincorporated part of Catawba County. The property owners of the portion of Bay Pointe subdivision fronting Bay Pointe Drive, Golden Bay Court and West Bay Drive filed a petition for improving the streets with Utilities and Engineering. The portion of Bay Pointe subdivision included in the petition consists of 50 lots. Property owners of 47 of the 50 lots, representing 94% of the affected owners, signed the petition. These property owners represent The streets are approximately 33 years old and are in poor condition and need repairs throughout. To bring the roads up to North Carolina Department of Transportation standards, trees, fencing and other objects within the rights-of-way will be removed; nonstandard drainage structures will be removed and replaced with NCDOT approved structures; road shoulders and ditches will be regraded to allow water to drain from the road surface and the pavement will be milled 1.5 inches; the base will be reconditioned or reconstructed in some areas and repaved with 1.5 inches of asphalt. The cost of this work is estimated to be between $240,000 and $260,000, or about $4,800 to $5,200 per lot, although the final costs remain unknown until the The table below summarizes the statutory process for establishing private road assessments and, for the items that have been completed, provides the dates on which the Board of Commissioners took each required action. The table also outlines the remaining steps the Board will still need to take in order to  approximately 4,711 lineal feet oft the 5,164.14 lineal feet (91.23%) oft total frontage.  project is bid and constructed.  implement the assessment (noted in italics, with planned dates).  NCGS S 153A-205 153A-190 & 153A-191 153A-192 153A-192 143-131 143-131 153A-193 & 194 153A-195  Date 8/2/2024  Action Items  Citizens petition BOC with >75% of property owners & >75% of BOC accepts Citizen Petition, makes funding decision and adopts  road frontage.  10/21/2024 Preliminary Resolution describing the Project, financing and 11/18/2024 BOC holds Public Hearing on Preliminary Assessment Resolution. 11/18/2024 BOC adopts Final Resolution approving Project, setting financing  setting time for Public Hearing.  terms. Bid awarded.  TBD TBD TBD TBD  Project is bid in accordance with NC Procurement Procedures. BOC determines Project Total Cost, sets date and time for Public Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Rolls. BOC holds Public Hearing on the Preliminary Assessment Rolls annuals, confirms Preliminary Assessment Rolls. If confirmed, Tax Administrator is authorized to collect assessment fees in  same manner as property taxes.  The alternative to adopting the Final Assessment Resolution is to take no action, and the roads will remain in After Mr. Shonka's presentation, there were no questions. Chair Isenhower opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Setzer made a motion to consider Bay Pointe Subdivision Road Improvement Project and Adopt the Final Assessment Resolution for the  their current state and maintenance responsibility status.  Project. The motion carried unanimously. The following resolution applies:  RESOLUTION No. 2024-28 FINAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR BAY POINTE SUBDIVISION NOVEMBER 18, 2024  130    November 18, 2024, MB#57  WHEREAS, on the 2nd of August 2024, the property owners of that portion of Bay Pointe subdivision filed with the Catawba County Utilities and Engineering Department a petition for improving said street in the Trees, fences, and other objects will be removed from the right-of-ways; non-NCDOT drainage structures will be replaced with NCDOT approved drainage structures; road shoulders will be regraded and grassed in areas to allow water to drain off the road surface; the roads will be milled 1.5 inches, the road base will be reconditioned or reconstructed and repaved with 1.5 inches of WHEREAS, the Director of Utilities and Engineering for Catawba County has certified to the Catawba County Board of Commissioners that said petition is sufficient in all respects, the same having been duly signed by more than seventy-five percent (75%) of the owners, whose property represents more than seventy-five percent (75%) of all the lineal feet of frontage of the lands abutting upon the streets or portion of WHEREAS, a Preliminary Assessment Resolution has been adopted by this the Catawba County Board of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Catawba County Board of Commissioners that:  following manner:  asphalt paving; and  streets hereinabove described; and  Commissioners and a public hearing thereon duly held.  1. That Bay Pointe subdivision be improved in the following manner:  Trees, fences, and other objects will be removed from the right-of-ways; non-NCDOT drainage structures will be replaced with NCDOT approved drainage structures; Road shoulders will be regraded and grassed in areas to allow water to drain off the road surface; the roads will be milled 1.5 inches, the road base will be reconditioned or reconstructed and under and by virtue of Chapter 153A. Article 9 of the General Statutes of North Carolina and the procedure therein established for acceptance into the NCDOT State system for highway  repaved with 1.5 inches of asphalt paving; and  maintenance, and that said project is hereby directed to be undertaken.  2. That one hundred percent (100%) of the total cost of said improvement, be assessed upon the property receiving the improvements according to the assessment basis set out in the petition as approved by the Bay Pointe subdivision lots fronting Bay Pointe Drive, Golden Bay Court and West Bay That the assessment shall be payable in cash or if any property owner shall SO elect, such owner shall have the option of paying the assessment in ten (10) equal annual installments, said installments to bear interest The County, and its officers, agents and attorneys are hereby directed to take any further actions as may be required by the laws of the State of North Carolina to perform the matters and things directed by this  Catawba County Board of Commissioners,  Drive;  at the rate of1.5% percent per annum.  Resolution.  Adopted this 18th day of November, 2024. A copy of Bay Pointe Subdivision is hereto attached:  131    November 18, 2024, MB#57  MELREMSIN (251)  1.30  100.00  BAY POINTE  /38.14  84.40 84.44  catawba county  (206) 12.40 (198)  227.43 (236) (245) (253)  ve 32.0 E/16.8 MBE 26.4 788.69 8 yR 30  EN) 25.00 154.16 29  36.7  .60 229)  45.0/ 84 10.41 99.83 38 39  (250) (260)  (267) (274) DC (143). 145.65 157.30  24.85  100.15 1.092.8 6 GOLDENS 90.00 86.20 93.03 24 20 23 141.96 22 21 OXVISIIL 241.09 42 195.35 140.59 18 ABFANZU  26.0 60.62 52. 10 32 16.7- .72 5L SN  (278)  11.80 14.60 38.7/23.30 157A 49 22.14 LANE 87.58 70.02/70.0  186 57.42/29.17 140.46 86.00 140.31 40.01 140.01 RD  IN  Parcels Strucures Addresses Diveways Bay Pointe  2   18.80 1832 109.96 1257 SR2623  ORN akinche equals 100f feet  132    November 18, 2024, MB#57  b. Planning Director Chris Timberlake requested the Board of Commissioners conduct a public hearing to consider an application to rezone a 1.59-acre parcel owned by Shaun Ogden from R-30 Residential to The current R-30 Residential district requires a minimum lot size of 30,000 square feet (approx. 2/3 acre) and is considered a medium-density "general use" residential district. Predominant uses in this district include single-family homes and agriculture. The Highway Commercial district requires a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet (just under one acre). Iti is a' general use commercial" district providing areas for regional highway-oriented business, office, service and civic uses. Ift the request is approved, any use allowed in the The parcel is located at 7545 E. NC Highway 150 in the Mountain Creek Township, further identified by Parcel Identification Number 4607-0472-5368 within the Sherrills Ford Small Area. This parcel is within the Catawba River Corridor-Overlay (CRC-O), the Mixed-Use Corridor-Overlay (MUC-O) and the Watershed The property, depicted as Parcel 1, is zoned R-30 Residential and is currently vacant. The single-family dwelling shown on the aerial photos on the project parcel has recently been demolished. The applicant does not have firm plans for developing the parcel as Highway Commercial; the rezoning request is speculative. North - Parcel 2 is zoned Planned Development = Conditional District (PD-CD) and is vacant. Itis part South - Parcel 4 is zoned Residential R-30 and is developed with single family dwelling.  Highway Commercial (HC).  Highway Commercial district would be permitted on this parcel.  Protection-Overlay (WP-O).  The surrounding parcels contain the: zoning districts and uses described below. oft the Key Harbor Planned Development, which is no longer valid.  East Parcel 3 is zoned Highway Commercial (HC) and is developed with The Boat Rack retail West - (west of the railroad right-of-way) Parcels 5 and 6 are zoned Residential R-30. Parcel 5 is open  business.  space for the Pointe Norman residential subdivision. Parcel 6 is undeveloped.  There is no pertinent zoning history for this parcel.  The acreage of the parcel meets the minimum requirements for Highway Commercial property (40,000 square feet). The property is located within the Mixed-Use Corridor-Overlay, the Watershed Protection- Overlay and the Catawba River Coridor-Overlay. Ifrezoned, non-residential projects would be subject to development standards (building appearance, landscaping, parking, setbacks, etc.), watershed protection regulations (built-upon area limitations), and low-impact development standards of the Unified Development Public water is located along NC 150 Highway. A public sewer main is located at the intersection of NC 150 and Slanting Bridge Road but it is not readily accessible for this parcel. A pump would be required for this property to access the sewer located at the intersection. Depending on the amount of flow produced by the end user of this property, a connection may be required. Example: an office would not be required to NC 150 Highway is designated as a major thoroughfare in the Greater Hickory Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Traffic counts taken in 2023 near the site measured 10,500 average trips per day. The 2024-2033 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) allocates funding for right-of-way acquisition in 2027 and The Catawba County Comprehensive Plan was adopted in April 2024. The Future Land Use  Ordinance.  connect to public sewer, but a restaurant would be required to connect.  construction in 2030 for the widening of NC 150i in Catawba County. recommendation for this parcel is Mixed CommercaMulFamy uses.  133    November 18, 2024, MB#57  The Planning Board held a public hearing on Monday, October 28. No one from the public spoke in opposition to the request. The applicant spoke indicating he did not have current plans for the property but The Planning Board asked several questions including what the available built-upon (mperviousness) would be for the property, if the existing driveway location could remain, and whether future development plans would have to be brought to the board. Built-upon area would depend on whether a developer installs curb and gutter or not and whether more than one acre is or is not disturbed. The North Carolina Department of Transportation would determine the future driveway location. By-right development requires administrative Staff recommends and the Planning Board voted 8 - 0 in support of recommending the Board of Commissioners rezone the 1.59-acre parcel located at 7545 E NC 150 owned by Shaun Ogden from R-30 1. The property being located on E NC Highway 150 and adjacent and in close proximity to existing 2. The Catawba County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map's recommendation for Mixed 3. The Watershed Protection-Overlay and the Catawba River Corridor-Overlay limiting the amount of Built After Mr. Timberlake's presentation, there were no questions. Chair senhower opened the public hearing. With no one coming forward the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Setzer made a motion to rezone a 1.59-acre parcel owned by Shaun Ogden from R-30 Residential to Highway Commercial (HC) consistent with the attached Plan Consistency Statement. The motion carried unanimously.  wanted to be able to provide a quality opportunity for the area.  review subject to all codes but would not have to be presented to boards.  Residential to Highway Commercial district based upon:  commercial uses;  s8Commerca.ultamiy uses on this parcel; Upon Area for development of this parcel; and  4. The request being consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Land Plan.  The following Plan Consistency Statement applies:  134    November 18, 2024, MB#57  catawba county planning & parks  CATAWBA COUNTY BOARD OFC COMMISSIONERS PLAN CONSISTENCY: STATEMENT  Zoning Amendment Request: Tor rezone 1.59-acre parcel located at 7545E E. NC1 1501 Hwy, alsoi identified by Parcel Identification Number 4607-0472-5368, from R-30Residential withint thel Mixed-Use Corridor-Overlay (MUC-O), the Watershed Protection Overlay (WP-0) and Catawba River Corridor Overlay (CRC-O) to The Catawba County Board of Commissioners finds the request to be consistent with the Catawba County Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map recommendation of Mixed Pursuant tol NCGS: 160D-605, the Board of Commissioners finds the eromigreguestrasonabe. based 1. The property being located on El NCI Hwy 150 and adjacent and near existing commercial uses; 2. The adopted Comprehensive Plan denoting Mixed e/ommerca/Mutlany uses on this 3. The Watershed Protection Overlay and the Catawba River Corridor Overlay limiting the Built  Highway Commercial within the MUG-O, WP-Oand CRC-O.  he/Commerca/Mutlamiy use oni this parcel.  upon:  parcel;  Upon Area for development oft this parcel; and  4. Other matters deemed appropriate byt the Board of Commissioners:  a. b.  Bya vote of  thel Board approves the rezoning request.  This the 18th day of November 2024.  C. Randall Isenhower, Chair  atawbatountynegor Catawba County Government Center 25 Government Drive I Newton NC 28658 1828.465.8380 MAKING. LIVING. BETTER.  135    November 18, 2024, MB#57  The following ordinance applies:  Ordinance No. 2024-8  AMENDMENT TO THE CATAWBA COUNTY ZONING MAP  BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, the Catawba County Official Zoning Atlas is hereby amended by rezoning the following described property from R-30 Residential to Highway 1.59-acre parcel identified by Parcel dentification Number 4607-0472-5368 and located at 7545 East NC  Commercial (HC): 150 Highway. 10. Consent Agenda.  This, the 18th day of November, 2024.  County Manager Mary Furtado presented the following five items under the consent agenda. Chair Isenhower asked if any commissioner wished for an item to be broken out of the consent agenda for a. The Policy and Public Works Subcommittee requested the Board of Commissioners authorize staff to enter a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) in the amount of $199,937 to update the Catawba In-2007, Catawba County adopted its first Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), combining multiple land use ordinances (zoning, subdivision, floodplain development, etc.) into a single document. In April 2024, Catawba County adopted an update to its Comprehensive Land Use plan that refines the community's future land use vision and recognizes changing demographics, existing assets, current development patterns, and community values. The Comprehensive Plan document lays out principles and policy statements regarding the land use development framework. These principles and policy statements establish the foundation for Catawba County's land use regulations, which are codified through the UDO. An update to the UDO is the next step toward advancing the vision established through the comprehensive plan by establishing the rules In August 2024, Planning staff issued a Request for Proposals for the UDO update, and proposals were due on September 27, 2024. Catawba County received four submittals. Key elements of the UDO update that Incorporation of recommendations and goals from the Comprehensive Plan implementing the community vision established through the Plan's primary objectives of promoting responsible land use that accommodates population growth, fostering economic development and preserving environmental Compliance with North Carolina General Statutes, case law and other applicable state and federal Ane easy-to-use format accessible and understandable by a wide variety of audiences in place of industry Inclusion of user-friendly diagrams, graphics, photographs, schematics, tables and flow-charts to give Replacement of antiquated or ambiguous language with modern, clear and defensible language. Review and update the sign regulations to address any changes driven by relevant court cases and Evaluation and proposed update to the Use Matrix and definitions to incorporate existing and new or Review of all existing zoning classifications with recommendations for additions, deletions and Consistency of text, terms and procedures within the revised UDO, the Comprehensive Plan,  individual consideration. None was requested. County Unified Development Ordinance.  and regulations through which the recommendations will be fulfilled.  submitting firms were asked to consider include:  integrity and community character.  regulations. anguage/jargon.  examples of and clarify code language. modern development practices.  emerging uses noti included in current language.  modifications.  Procedures Manual and any other supporting documents.  136    November 18, 2024, MB#57  The staff selection committee (comprised of the Planning Director, Assistant Planning Director, County Manager, County Attorney, and Purchasing Manager) selected Freese and Nichols, Inc. as the recommended firm to assist in the UDO update. Their proposal offered a well-balanced project  understanding, with key components including:  Preparing a comprehensive diagnostic analysis Evaluation of current regulations Understanding the Comprehensive Plan recommendations Understanding community values Maintaining high-quality Understanding of desired schedule (16 months) - Successful and regular communication Budget expectations Effective and Inclusive Participation Technical staff meetings S Stakeholder meetings Virtual engagementproject website (ongoing) C Community eventworkshop BOC workshops (early and later in process) UDO Draft and Final Draft Drafting of UDO in one phase Assessment ofl UDO and current zoning map Tracking proposed changes impacts) Presentation to boards  Effective, Timely, and Economical Project Management and Professional Service  Include testing scenarios (updated code standards to assess feasibility and community  The seven FNI staff directly available to support the project have collective experience of 132 years. FNI has an office in Charlotte, and several team members have knowledge of Catawba County and code writing Once the contract is signed, FNI has proposed a 16-month schedule. Generally, the schedule includes kickoff, early meetings/workshops, diagnostic reporting, UDO drafting, mapping, review along the way, and presentation and adoption. This request does not require any budgetary appropriation, as this was a b.7 The Finance and Personnel Subcommittee recommended the Board of Commissioners authorize the surplus and conveyance of ten (10) vehicles to counties in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane As a result of Hurricane Helene many of the law enforcement agencies in western North Carolina had considerable damage and loss ofe equipment and vehicles. Catawba County Sheriff's Office has a number of vehicles scheduled for surplus immediately and in the near future. The vehicles on the schedule have been replaced and are no longer considered front line vehicles. However, the agencies affected have a desperate need for vehicles no matter the mileage or condition. As one Sheriff stated, "Beggars can't be choosers". (See Attachment "A" for vehicle details.). The list of vehicles was posted on 11/06/2024 by the NC Sheriff's Association, and immediately calls were received from at least ten Sheriffs requesting said vehicles. If NCGS $160A-274 authorizes a governmental unit to exchange with, lease to, lease from, sell to, or purchase from any other governmental unit any interest in real or personal property upon such terms and The County can continue to own and maintain the vehicles or choose to dispose of them in another manner.  experience within North Carolina local governments.  planned project for which funds have been allocated through the annual budget process.  Helene.  approved, the recipients will be determined based on level of need.  conditions as the governmental unit deems wise, with or without consideration.  137    November 18, 2024, MB#57  Attachment' "A" Sheriff's Offices  Surplus Vehicles for Western North Carolina  Car# VIN# 21-700 21-703 21-705 21-609 21-610 21-616 21-504 21-308 21-213 21-823  Vehicle Description  Mileage 115,980 128,913 117,849 141,321 116,993 126,942 131,870  2017BAXCheVDAtTaneA 1GNLCDEC1HR182417 2017 Black Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDEC5HR183019 2017 Black ChevroletTahoe: IGNLCDECXHR183176 2016 Black Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDEC2GR351939 20EBRAChevpAtTance IGNLCDEC8GR352124 2016 Black Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNLCDEC4GR350680 2015 Black ChevroletTahoe IGNLG2ECSFR635570 2013 Silver Chevrolet Tahoe 2012Siivers ChevroletTahoe 1GNLC2E09CR204852 2008 Champagne Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNFC13078R267167  1GNLC2E02DR286119 No Equipment 154,979  148,290 165,242  The following resolution applies:  RESOLUTION # 2024- 29 PURSUANT TO NCGS $160A-274  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SURPLUS AND CONVEYANCE OF VEHICLES  WHEREAS, the Catawba County Sheriff's Office has several vehicles scheduled for surplus; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute S 160A-274 authorizes a governmental unit in this state to exchange with, lease to, lease from, sell to, or purchase from any other governmental unit any interest in real or personal property upon such terms and conditions as the governmental unit deems wise, with or  without consideration; and  138    November 18, 2024, MB#57  WHEREAS, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners has determined it is in the best interest of the County to convey up to ten (10) vehicles, without consideration, to counties in western North Carolina  impacted by Hurricane Helene andi in need of law enforcement vehicles. THEREFORE, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners resolves that:  1. Catawba County hereby agrees to convey up to ten (10) vehicles, without consideration, to counties in western North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Helene and in need of law enforcement vehicles. 2. County staff is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to convey the vehicles to  counties in western North Carolina as directed by Sheriff Brown.  This the 18th of November, 2024.  C. Staff recommended the Board of Commissioners declare Sheriff Deputy Michael LeFever's badge and service weapon surplus effective December 31, 2024, pursuant to North Carolina Statute 20-187.2. Deputy LeFever will retire effective December 31, 2024. He has requested his badge and service weapon. In lieu ofreceiving these items at a Board of Commissioners meeting, he has requested the weapon and badge be d. Staff recommended the Board of Commissioners declare Sheriff Deputy H.T. Moose' badge and service weapon surplus effective December 31, 2024, pursuant to North Carolina Statute 20-187.2. Deputy Moose will retire effective December 31, 2024. He has requested his badge and service weapon. In lieu of receiving these items at a Board of Commissioners meeting, he has requested the weapon and badge be e. Staff recommended the Board of Commissioners approve 97 releases totaling $43,279.69, 13 refunds totaling $26,413.01 and 89 Motor Vehicles Bill adjustments/refunds totaling $6,312.13 requested during the North Carolina General Statute 105-381(b) states upon receipt of a taxpayer's written request for release or refund, the taxing unit's governing body has 90 days to determine whether the taxpayer's request is valid to either approve the release or refund of the incorrect portion or to notify the taxpayer in writing that no release During the month of October, Tax Office staff checked records and verified the legitimacy of 97 release requests totaling $43,279.69, 13 refunds totaling $26,413.01, and 89 Motor Vehicle Bill adjustments I Common reasons for the release of tax bill amounts include change in values and months, change in situs, businesses closing I being sold, clerical errors, in addition to, approved adjustments per the Board of Equalization and Review. The refunds are due to clerical errors, plus approved adjustments per the Board of Equalization and Review. The motor vehicle bill adjustments are largely due to pro-ration of tax bill amounts The consent agenda items came in the form of a motion by Chair Isenhower, which carried unanimously.  presented to him at a later time.  presented to him at al later time.  month of October.  or refund will be made.  refunds totaling $6,312.13.  to account for mid-year transfers of ownership, change in values and change in situs.  11. Other Items of Business. None. 12. Manager's Report. completed: Contingency Transfer:  County Manager Mary Furtado reported the following budget transfers:  Pursuant to Board authority granted to the County Manager, the following budget transfers have been  Register of Deeds Preservation Grant Contingency Transfer  139    November 18, 2024, MB#57  Transfer From: 110-190100-994000 To: 110-160050-868270  Contingency  $4,000  ROD Preservation Grant  $4,000  Contingency transfer to recognize both a $2,000 ROD Preservation Grant from the NC Office of State Budget and Management for records preservation and the required County match of $2,000.  Water & Sewer Capital Project Transfer  Transfer From: To:  475431009890021040 E. Maiden Hwy 150 Gravity Sewer Project  $46,899.64 $46,899.64  475431150.9891002801 SECC NC 16 Water  Transfer for contract amendment with Highfill due to increased total cost for tasks not included in original contract (preparation of separate materials bid) and to add funds for a 1% construction contingency.  12. Attorney's Report. None.  13. Adjournment. No further action was taken. Upon a motion by Commissioner Barbara G. Beatty which  unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57  Randy Isenhower, Chair Catawba County Board of Commissioners Dds  5  Dale R. Stiles County Clerk  140