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| Board Minutes April 18, 2006 A regular meeting of the Bladen County Board of Commissioners was held in the Commissioners’ Room of the Courthouse at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: |
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| Greg Taylor, Chairman | ||||
| Margaret Lewis-Moore, Vice Chairperson | ||||
| Lewis Tatum | ||||
| Delilah B. Banks | ||||
| Larry Smith | ||||
| Billy Ray Pait | ||||
| W.D. Neill, Jr. | ||||
| James G. Smith | ||||
| Charles Ray Peterson | ||||
Attorney Wes Johnson, Johnson Law Firm Chairman Taylor asked the Board to remove Item 2C, Resolution Regarding Funeral Service. A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by James G. Smith and approved to adopt the following Consent Items:
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| A. | Approve Minutes: |
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| April 3, 2006 | ||||
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Approve Agenda: |
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Approve
Budget Amendments: |
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| Social Services | ||||
| Exp. 146100.573 DSS-System of Care | $50,482.00
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| Rev. 143590.102 System of Care Grant | $50,482.00
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| Sheriff | ||||
| Exp. 105100.330 Supplies & Materials | $32,000.00 |
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| Rev. 103190.010 Misc. Revenue | $32,000.00 |
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| Health Department | ||||
| Exp. 105900.330 Supplies | $3,782.92 |
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| Rev. 103560.092 Flu/Pneumonia | $3,782.92 |
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| Parks & Recreation: | ||||
| Exp. 106600.340 Recreation Equip. | $250.58 |
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| Rev. 103190.010 Misc. Revenue | $250.58 |
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| Social Services | ||||
| Exp. 146100.651 Energy Neighbor Fund | $208.00 |
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| Rev. 143530.031 Energy Neighbor Fund | $208.00 |
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| Jail | ||||
| Exp. 105110.040 Professional Serv. Med. | $12,500.00 |
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| Rev. 103190.050 FBA | $12,500.00 |
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| D. | Approve County Attorney Invoices: | |||
| April Retainer | $300.00 | |||
| Zoning Compliance | $850.00 | |||
| E. | Approve Tax Refunds/Releases for March: Docket # 093 | |||
| F. | Schedule Public Hearings for June 5, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. regarding Rezoning Applications: (From Residential Agriculture to Commercial)
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| G. | Schedule Public Hearing for June 5, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Regarding Text Amendments to the Wireless Communications Facility and Zoning Ordinances: | |||
| ITEM 5. | PLANNING DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEARINGS: | |||
Planning Director Greg Elkins addressed the Board regarding a Rezoning Application identified by PIN 1225-00-78-5436, Petitioner Marvin Shaw. Mr. Elkins advised that Mr. Shaw is requesting the property be rezoned from Residential Agriculture to Commercial for the purpose of a used car lot. The Board of Commissioners expressed concerns regarding setbacks, number of vehicles, plot plan, and other matters of interest. Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open. There were no public comments and the hearing was declared closed. A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by W. D. Neill, Jr. and approved to table the rezoning request for property identified by PIN 1225-00-78-5436. Planning Director Greg Elkins addressed the Board regarding a Rezoning Application for property identified by PIN 0357-00-77-9721, Petitioner Carolyn Murchison. Mr. Elkins advised that Ms. Murchison is requesting the property be rezoned from Residential Agriculture to Commercial for the purpose of B & C Catering Services. The Board of Commissioners requested more specific information regarding the request. Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open. There were no public comments and the hearing was declared closed. No action taken. |
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| ITEM 2. | MATTERS OF INTEREST TO COMMISSIONERS: | |||
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Commissioner Neill advised that he recently attended a meeting sponsored by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners regarding “Medicaid in a Box.” Mr. Neill encouraged the Board to contact legislators regarding Medicaid relief during the short session. He further advised that 23% of Bladen County’s tax collection is used to pay for Medicaid.
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Commissioner J. Smith referred to information included in the agenda packet regarding fishing from bridges. Mr. Smith advised that concerns have been expressed about fishing from the bridge off Highway 210 in the Rowan community. He further advised that someone was recently hit by a vehicle while fishing, and some residents in the area are asking for something to be done to prohibit fishing from bridges. Mr. Smith indicated that the County must enact an ordinance prohibiting fishing from bridges to properly address the matter. He also advised that Wildlife officials would enforce the ordinance if it is adopted. Commissioner Smith asked the Board to consider the request and to readdress it at the May 1 meeting.
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Commissioner Moore expressed concerns regarding personnel issues and department turnover in Bladen County government. She indicated that she has received information regarding personnel issues and work load in the Human Resources Department. Ms. Moore also advised that if the matter needs to be addressed, she would like to hear from the Human Resources Director.
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Chairman Taylor provided an update regarding committee budget meetings between the schools and county commissioners. Mr. Taylor indicated that the committee has learned more about the schools’ needs through these meetings. Mr. Taylor advised that the Board of Education has passed a tentative budget to present to the Board of Commissioners. He advised that the committees will try to meet again to find common ground on the matter. Mr. Taylor advised that the schools have indicated that $943,000 is needed to maintain the current level of service. | |||
| ITEM 3. | REVENUE DEPARTMENT: | |||
| A. | Consider Four-year Reappointment of Marguerite Coble as Tax Collector/Assessor: County Manager Greg Martin advised that Ms. Coble has successfully completed all certifications for the position of Tax Collector/Assessor and that his recommendation is to reappoint Ms. Coble to a four-year term. A motion was made by Larry Smith, seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to reappoint Marguerite Coble to a four year term as the Bladen County Tax Collector/Assessor. |
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| B. | Oath of Office for Revenue Director – Assistant Clerk of Superior Court Linda Horne administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Coble. | |||
| C. | Consider Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Date – A motion was made by W. D. Neill, Jr., seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to schedule the Board of Equalization and Review at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2006 in the Commissioners Meeting Room of the Courthouse. | |||
| ITEM 4. | BLADEN AREA RURAL TRANSPORTAITON SYSTEM: | |||
| A. | Public Hearing Regarding 2007 Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant: Chairman Taylor declared the public hearing open. There were no public comments and the hearing was declared closed. | |||
| B. | Consider 2007 Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant Application – A motion was made by Delilah B. Blanks, seconded by W. D. Neill, Jr. to approve the 2007 Rural Operating Assistance Program Grant Application. The vote was unanimous. | |||
| ITEM 6. | COMPUTER OPERATIONS: | |||
| Computer Operations Director Diane Merritt introduced staff members Bill Settlemyre and Dale Clewis to the Board of Commissioners. She provided a Power Point presentation of an overview of services provided by the Computer Operations Department. Ms. Merritt discussed redesign of the County’s network and advised that servers are now in each of its fifteen buildings. She further discussed the fact that if one building is experiencing a virus, then that building can be isolated until the problem is solved. Ms. Merritt advised that the Computer Operations Department serves as a Call Center Help Desk and that the department supports all hardware and software (600 pieces of equipment in 15 building.) She also advised that the department is responsible for the AS400 system which is the County’s main computing system and is fully maintained in-house. Ms. Merritt discussed the following services provided by Computer Operations: | ||||
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One Number Permitting Tracking System | |||
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Fleet Management Software | |||
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Health Department’s Client Scheduling System | |||
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Budgetary Accounting and Payroll | |||
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Jury Selection and Software | |||
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GIS Data Transfer, Foster Children Vendors, Day Care, Inventory Software | |||
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Fiber Optic Cabling | |||
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Wireless Network | |||
The Board of Commissioners expressed appreciation to Ms. Merritt and the Computer Operations Department for the services provided to the citizens and employees of Bladen County Government. Chairman Taylor recessed the meeting for a brief period of time. |
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| ITEM 7. | EMERGENCY SERVICES: | |||
| A. | Professional Services Agreements - Emergency Services Director Mitchell Byrd advised that Dr. Vickie Lanier has sent a letter of resignation as medical director to the County Manager effective June 30, 2006. Mr. Byrd indicated that action is needed by the Board of Commissioners to discontinue the contract with Dr. Lanier effective May 14, 2006. Mr. Byrd also advised that Dr. Douglas F. Nederostek has agreed to accept the position of medical director effective May 15, 2006, and action will need to be taken regarding that contract as well. A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by Lewis Tatum and approved to discontinue the contract with Dr. Vickie Lanier effective May 14, 2006 and to begin a contract with Dr. Nederostek as medical director effective May 15, 2006. Mr. Byrd also indicated that he felt Dr. Nederostek would be an asset the County. | |||
| B. | Elizabethtown Fire District Map – Emergency Services Director Byrd advised that it has been discovered that the five mile Elizabethtown Fire District map is actually a four mile map. He indicated that Elizabethtown Fire District has served a five mile radius without Board approval. Mr. Byrd requested approval of a five mile radius map for Elizabethtown Fire District. A motion was made by James G. Smith, seconded by Lewis Tatum to approve the Elizabethtown Five Mile Fire District Map. The vote was unanimous. | |||
| ITEM 8. | INDIVIDUALS/DELEGTIONS WISHING TO ADDRESS COMMISSIONERS: | |||
| Attorney Wes Johnson addressed the Board regarding property included in the CHAF program and owned by John Edward Collins. Mr. Johnson indicated that the County has a deed of trust on the property, and Mr. Collins has requested a release of .50 acres that is procedurally necessary for other business proceedings. A motion was made by James G. Smith, seconded by Billy Ray Pait and approved to release .50 acres of property due to the County’s deed of trust and owned by John Edward Collins. | ||||
| ITEM 9. | COUNTY MANAGER: | |||
| A. | Calendar Update – Mr. Martin reviewed upcoming calendar events and reminded the Board of County Assembly Day scheduled for May 17, 2006. |
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| B. | Consider Bid to Acquire Real Property – Mr. Martin advised that the County has received a bid of $1,300.00 from Louise Williams to acquire real property located in Bladenboro and identified by PIN #0268-11-56-8508. He indicated that current market value is estimated to be $10,800.00 and expense to the County is estimated at $3,400.00. The consensus of the Board was that the minimum bid should be $3,400.00. A motion was made by James G. Smith, seconded by W. D. Neill, Jr. and approved to decline the proposed bid of $1,300.00 for property identified by PIN #0268-11-56-8508 and submitted by Louise Williams. |
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| C. | Consider Bladen County Schools Facility Needs Survey – Mr. Martin advised that concerns were expressed at the March 23, 2006 meeting regarding signing of the Schools Facility Needs Survey. After discussion, the following action was taken: A motion was made by Charles Ray Peterson, seconded by James G. Smith and approved by a unanimous vote to sign the Bladen County Schools Facility Needs Survey as having been reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners. |
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| D. | Fit4Work Agreement with Hospital – Mr. Martin referred to a Fit4Work Memorandum of Understanding included in the agenda packet regarding Occupational Health Services provided by Bladen County Hospital. He indicated that the agreement pertains to Jail Health Services and Occupational Health Services for employees of Bladen County. Mr. Martin advised that the monthly compensation of $4,166.66 is double the amount originally agreed upon and currently being paid by the County. He further advised that the additional compensation is due to the fact that the Jail Nurse has been working full-time in the jail, when it had been estimated this would be a part-time service. Mr. Martin requested additional funding to make the position a full time position. A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by Larry Smith to make the position full-time and to provide additional funding for six months since the agreement is dated January 1, 2006. | |||
| E. | Consider Appointments to JobLink Center Planning Committee: A motion was made by Billy Ray Pait, seconded by W. D. Neill, Jr. and approved to appoint Delilah B. Blanks and James G. Smith as representatives to the JobLink Center Planning Committee. The motion included the appointment of County Manager Greg Martin as well. |
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| F. | Consider Closed Session – The Board did not enter Closed Session. A motion was made by James G. Smith, seconded by Lewis Tatum and approved to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. |
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| ________________________ Greg Taylor, Chairman Bladen County Board of Commissioners |
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| ATTEST: _______________________ |
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