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| Board Minutes April 4, 2005 The Bladen County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Courthouse with the following members present: |
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| Greg Taylor, Chairman | ||||
| Margaret Lewis-Moore, Vice Chairman | ||||
| Lewis Tatum | ||||
| Delilah B. Banks | ||||
| Larry Smith | ||||
| Billy Ray Pait | ||||
| W.D. Neill, Jr. | ||||
| James G. Smith | ||||
| Charles Ray Peterson | ||||
Attorney Wil Johnson Chairman Taylor amended Items IE and IF to Schedule Public Hearings on May 2, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. regarding amendments to Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance. He also added item 2D to the agenda, Diane Merritt. A motion was made by James G. Smith, seconded by Larry Smith and approved to adopt the following Consent Items: |
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| ITEM 1. | CONSENT ITEMS: | |||
| A. | Approval of Agenda: |
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March 14, 2005 (Special Session) |
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| B. |
Approve Agenda: |
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| C. |
Approve
Budget Amendments: |
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Increase |
Decrease |
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| EMS | ||||
| Exp. 325300.332 HRSA Grant | $19,730.00 |
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| Rev. 323260.009 HRSA Grant | $19,730.00 |
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| Exp. | ||||
| 325300.110 Telephone | $1,700.00 |
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| 325300.160 M/R Equip. | $1,400.00 |
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| 325300.331 Medical Supp. | $15,000.00 |
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| 325300.450 Contracted Serv. | $2,000.00 |
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| Rev. 323360.010 Billing Revenue | $20,100.00 |
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| Social Services | ||||
| Exp. 146100.650 CIP | $5,923.00 |
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| Rev. 143530.220 CIP, FS | $5,923.00 |
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| Cooperative Extension | ||||
| Exp. 106800.029 Gov. One-on-One | $500.00 |
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| Rev. 103230.018 Gov. One-on-One | $500.00 |
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| Health Department | ||||
| Exp. 105200.450 Contracted Serv. | $70.00 |
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| Rev. 103190.010 Misc. Rev. | $70.00 |
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| Exp. 105900.330 Supplies | $11,724.04 |
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| Rev. 103560.092 Hep. B/Flu | $11,724.04 |
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| Administration | ||||
| Exp. 106900.630 to DSS | $58,000.00 |
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| Rev. 103190.050 FBA | $58,000.00 |
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| DSS | ||||
| Exp. 146100.740 Capital Outlay | $58,000.00 |
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| Rev. 143550.080 FM Gen. Fund | $58,000.00 |
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| D. | Approve County Attorney Invoices: | |||
| Pers. Adv. Brd. | $750.00 | |||
| EMS Matter | $350.00 | |||
| E. | Schedule Public Hearing on May 2, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Regarding Amendments to Zoning Ordinance. | |||
| F. | Schedule Public Hearing on May 2, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Regarding Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance. | |||
| G. | Approve Revaluation Contract with Assessment Solutions, Inc. | |||
| H. | Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between County of Bladen and Town of Elizabethtown: | |||
Project Title: Elizabethtown Industrial Park Water and Sewer Project The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to clarify the terms in which the County of Bladen and the Town of Elizabethtown will coordinate and cooperate for the purpose of installing water and sewer infrastructure to serve Vulcan Amps and LaBelle Amie Winery, as well as the Elizabethtown Industrial Park. GENERAL CONDITIONS: With the assistance of Bladen County and its Legislative Delegation, the Town of Elizabethtown has obtained a NC Rural Center grant in the amount of $320,000 as well $445,000 in CDBG-Economic Development funding from the NC Department of Commerce for the Elizabethtown Industrial Park Project. The total estimated cost of the project is $914,000. The Town of Elizabethtown Town Council and Bladen County Board of Commissioners agree that this project is of mutual interest that will help create thirty-two (32) jobs and add to the economic base of Bladen County and the Town of Elizabethtown. The Town of Elizabethtown Town Council and Bladen County Board of Commissioners agree to split the local match needs of this project 50/50, up to an amount of $149,000. The Town of Elizabethtown Town Council and Bladen County Board of Commissioners agree to seek financing for the local match portion of this project ($149,000) for a period not to exceed fifty-nine (59) months. Any cost overrun of the project will be considered by both the Town of Elizabethtown Town Council and Bladen County Board of Commissioners on an as-needed basis. |
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ITEM 2. |
Matters of Interest to Commissioners: | |||
| A. | Introduction of Wayne Stewart, Health Director: Mr. Martin introduced Mr. Wayne Stewart, Health Director and advised that Mr. Stewart has been on the job for approximately two weeks. Mr. Stewart expressed appreciation for being employed as the Health Director in Bladen County. |
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| B. | Introduction of Shedrick Mole, Jones Lake State Park Superintendent: Mr. Mole introduced himself and spoke briefly about the Visitor Center that is scheduled to be opened on May 15, 2005. Mr. Mole invited the Board members to the Visitor Center for a tour. | |||
| C. | Discuss Salary Study Options – Chairman Greg Taylor discussed longevity recognition of employees who have 30+ years of service. Various opinions were stated and the consensus was to ask the County Manager to obtain the opinion of the Personnel Committee regarding its thoughts on longevity for employees with 30+ years of service and to provide a response to the Board. | |||
| D. | Invitation to Fund Raiser – Ms. Diane Merritt addressed the Board and invited the members to attend a fund raiser scheduled for Friday, April 15 for the family of Bridget Shaw. Ms. Merritt indicated that Barbeque plates will be sold to raise money for medical expenses incurred by Ms. Shaw. She also advised that County employees will have tickets available for sale to anyone that is interested. A motion was made by James G. Smith, seconded by Charles Ray Peterson and approved for the Board of Commissioners to personally donate $10 each to the benefit. |
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ITEM 3. |
PUBLIC HEARINGS: | |||
| A. | Public Hearing for Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant – Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing for the Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant opened. There were no comments and Chairman Taylor declared the hearing closed. | |||
| B. | First Public Hearing for Community Development Block Grant Application for Economic Development – Chairman Taylor declared the first public hearing for Community Development Block Grant Application for Economic Development opened. There were no comments and Chairman Taylor declared the hearing closed. | |||
| ITEM 4. | ADVISORY BOARDS: | |||
| A. | Elizabethtown Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments (ETJ) – A motion was made by Margaret Lewis-Moore, seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to appoint Lillie Martin to the Elizabethtown Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments (ETJ) effective immediately with an expiration date of January 7, 2009. | |||
| B. | Bladenboro Rural Fire District Committee – A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by Delilah B. Blanks and approved to reappoint Reynold Hester and Lonnie Faulk to the Bladenboro Rural Fire District Committee effective immediately with an expiration date of April 4, 2007. Mr. Mark Frink’s appointment was tabled until the April 18 meeting. | |||
| C. | Carvers Creek Fire District Committee – A motion was made by W. D. Neill, Jr., seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to reappoint Mr. John Parks, Jr. and to appoint Sherman Graham effective immediately with an expiration date of April 5, 2007. | |||
| D. | Nursing Home Advisory Committee – A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by James G. Smith and approved to appoint Joyce Brisson to the Bladen County Nursing Home Advisory Committee effective immediately with an expiration date of April 30, 2006. | |||
| ITEM 5. | INDIVIDUALS/DELEGATIONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COMMISSIONES: | |||
Health Department Employee Jennie Arnold addressed the Board regarding the salary study recently completed by the Archer Company. Ms. Arnold indicated that she has been employed by the Health Department for eight years and is a Registered Nurse. She advised that she felt responsible to bring the plight of nurses, as well other County employees, to the Board’s attention. Ms. Arnold further advised that she has a hard time making it on a nurse’s salary, but she will continue to focus on being a professional. She asked the Board to do what it could for all employees and advised that working folks are having a hard time paying their everyday living expenses. Ms. Arnold concluded by asking the Board to enable the employees by giving them the resources they need to make a safer, healthier community. Chairman Taylor expressed appreciation to Ms. Arnold for her comments and advised that her concerns are also the concerns of the Board of Commissioners. |
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| ITEM 6. | COUNTY MANAGER: | |||
| A. | Calendar Update – The County Manager updated the Board regarding upcoming events. | |||
| B. | Rural Center Grant Agreement – County Manager Greg Martin requested consideration of an agreement between the Rural Center and Bladen County related to the Central Southern Coastal Plain Water source Plan. He advised that the purpose of the grant is to develop a comprehensive report on current and future water needs and water sources in the study area. Mr. Martin referred to an insert in the agenda packet. A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by W. D. Neill, Jr. to approve Rural Center Grant. The vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by W. D. Neill, Jr. and approved to enter Closed Session in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)
A motion was made by Delilah B. Blanks, seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to enter Regular Session.
Commissioner Charles Ray Peterson requested that a resolution be adopted for Ms. Sybil Britt who recently passed away. Ms. Britt was a retired employee of the Revenue Department. A motion was made by Charles Ray Peterson, seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to prepare a resolution in honor of Ms. Sybil Britt and her service to Bladen County. |
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| ITEM 5. | INDIVIDUALS/DELEGATIONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COMMISSIONERS: | |||
Ms. Dorothy Ziegler addressed the Board regarding drainage problems on Center Road and Highway 211. Ms. Ziegler indicated that water backs up from Butler’s Dairy and dumps into a ditch on Highway 211. She advised that she has contacted the Department of Transportation, but nothing has been done to alleviate the problem yet. Ms. Ziegler requested assistance from the Board of Commissioners regarding the matter. The Board referred Ms. Ziegler to Mr. Ken Clark of the Department of Transportation to resolve the matter. A motion was made by Charles Ray Peterson, seconded by James G. Smith and approved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. |
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| ________________________ Greg Taylor, Chairman Bladen County Board of Commissioners |
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| ATTEST: _______________________ |
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