MINUTES LENOIR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. November 19, 2018

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1 Item No. 1 MINUTES LENOIR COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS November 19, 2018 The Lenoir County Board of Commissioners met in open session at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2018, in the Board of Commissioners Main Meeting Room in the Lenoir County Courthouse at 130 S. Queen St., Kinston, NC. Members present: Chairman Craig Hill, Vice-Chairman Linda Rouse-Sutton, Commissioners, Roland Best, Mac Daughety, Reuben Davis, Preston Harris, and Eric Rouse. Members Absent: None. Also, present were: Joey R. Bryan, Interim County Manager, Vickie Freeman King, Clerk to the Board, Robert Griffin, County Attorney, members of the general public and news media. Chairman Hill called the meeting to order at approximately 4:00 p.m. Mr. Harris offered the Invocation, and Mr. Davis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC INFORMATION: Ms. June Cummings, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Chairperson, introduced members of the JCPC Board of Directors. She stated on December 1, 2019, the Raise the Age legislation of the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Act will go into effect. The age of juvenile jurisdiction will rise to 18. The current North Carolina JCPC allocation is about $21,984,234. Nancy Hodges, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), stated they represent a tradition of partnership between the State of North Carolina and counties that began back in 1977 as community-based alternatives to provide prevention as well as intervention services to delinquent and at-risk youth in our communities. Without a correlating increase in JCPC funding to serve the additional youth with evidence-based approaches, seamless implementation will be improbable, as training and staffing resources have been weakened over the years by stagnant funding. Also, there has been no increase in JCPC funding awarded by the General Assembly for over nine years. The behaviors that result in juvenile complaints persist. Therefore, if North Carolina is to continue its success in diverting juveniles away from the justice system after Raise the Age takes effect on December 1, 2019, community-based programs will need expansion to be able to accommodate an older population

2 Ms. Velvet Tyndall, Cooperative Extension, Program Assistant, shared a success story of a single father of 2 that have participated in the parenting program. She stated this father grew up in a foster home setting and did not want the same environment for his children. He was serving in the military when he received news of his divorce and possible foster care for his children. He gave up his career in the military to come back to North Carolina to care for his children. He completed the parenting matters class and is still participating He is now in hopes of obtaining a career in law enforcement. It is programs like theses funded by JCPC that gives hope to the hopeless and changes situations. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of Minutes: Regular Board Meeting: November 5, Upon a motion by Ms. Sutton and a second by Mr. Davis, the consent agenda was BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS/RESOLUTIONS: Item No. 2 was a Resolution in Support of Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Allocation Expansion. Upon a motion by Ms. Sutton and a second by Mr. Davis, Item No. 2 was unanimously Item No. 3 was a Budget Ordinance Amendment: General Fund: Health: $3,341: Increase. Ms. Pamela Brown, Health Director, stated the purpose of the amendment was to increase state funds to enhance latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) screening and treatment including purchasing supplies needed to do so. Upon a motion by Mr. Rouse and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 3 was Item No. 4 was a Budget Ordinance Amendment: General Fund: $39,725: Increase. Ms. Jerri King, EMS Deputy Director stated the Board approved a Resolution at the November 5 th meeting for a grant approval, and the purpose of the amendment was to allow funds to be placed in the accounts listed to be reimbursed by NCEM upon receipt of equipment and completion of training. Upon a motion by Mr. Davis and a second by Mr. Daughety, Item No. 4 was unanimously Item No. 5 was a Budget Ordinance Amendment: Transportation: $29,126: Increase. Ms. Angie Greene, Transportation Director, stated the purpose of the amendment was to allocate funds from transportation fund balance to cover the cost of vehicle extended service plans for replacement vehicles. Upon a motion by Mr. Daughety and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 5 was unanimously

3 Item No. 6 was a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two (2) Raised Roof Vans, Five (5) 20 Lift-Equipped LTV and Seven (7) Extended Service Plans: $454,126. Ms. Angie Greene, Transportation Director, stated On October 17, 2017, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution (Item 2D) allowing Lenoir Count Transit to apply to NCDOT for Community Transportation Grant funds for FY A portion of the grant was intended to replace seven vehicles that have met their useful life. NCDOT/PTD determined that replacement of seven vehicles was warranted. Vehicles purchased under CTP are funded 80% Federal, 10% State and 10% local match. The Extended Service Plans will be funded with Lenoir County Transit reserve funds. NCDOT has made available the forms necessary to order replacement vans for FY The vehicles scheduled to be replaced have met their useful life. To purchase the seven vehicles, $382,500 in Federal and State funds will be used along with a local match of $42,500. This match will be funded by locally generated transit revenues. The cost to purchase the Extended Service Plans for each vehicle, $29,126 will be funded by Lenoir County Transit reserve funds. The total cost of the project is $454,126. Upon a motion by Mr. Rouse and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 6 was Item No. 7 was a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order of Contract for Briery Run: MAI JAX Company: $60,645. Ms. Jessica Kirby, Soil & Water Technician, stated on May 7, 2018, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for MAI JAX Company to conduct stream debris removal in Briery Run. During the duration of the contract, Hurricane Florence made landfall and deposited more debris then originally contracted. This change order will allow the contractor to continue with the removal of woody debris from both Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. Upon a motion by Mr. Daughety and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 7 was Item No. 8 was a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order of Contract: Group 2: Coastal Plains Clearing, LLC: $173,448. Ms. Jessica Kirby, Soil & Water Technician, stated on September 12, 2018, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for Coastal Plains Clearing, LLC to conduct stream debris removal in the several streams. During the duration of the contract, Hurricane Florence made landfall and deposited more debris then originally contracted. This change order will allow the contractor to continue with the removal of woody debris from both Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. Upon a motion by Mr. Davis and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 8 was Item No. 9 was a Resolution Authorizing a Change Order of Contract: Group 1: Coastal Plains Clearing, LLC: $224,962. Ms. Jessica Kirby, Soil & Water Technician, stated on June 7, 2018, the Lenoir County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for Coastal Plains Clearing, LLC to conduct stream debris removal to several streams. During the duration of the contract, Hurricane Florence made landfall and deposited more debris then originally contracted. This change order will allow the contractor to continue with the removal of woody debris from both Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence. Upon a motion by Ms. Sutton and a second by Mr. Davis, Item No. 9 was

4 Item No. 10 was a Resolution Approving Economic Development Grant Agreement: Edge Dental Laboratory Solutions, LLC: $7,800. Ms. Keely Koonce, Economic Development Specialist, stated Edge Dental Solutions, a Wilmington based company offers Laboratory Owners and Technicians development opportunities in the marketplace by providing funding and support services intended to grow their business, capitalize on expansion opportunities, and ultimately improve client dentist satisfaction. Edge has partnered with Stone Dental Laboratory in Kinston NC, empowering Stone to realize their growth aspirations and driving a 200% revenue increase over the first six months. With Edge s support and collaborative execution, Stone has completed a merger/acquisition, and expanded into additional markets in the Southeast - with plans to continue. The owners and founding members of Edge and Stone collectively represent over 200 years of experience in various phases of the dental service and management industry. This experience, along with deep industry knowledge around dentists service needs, have formed a vision that both companies believe will propel Edge Dental Solutions and Stone Laboratories into the future. Edge Dental Laboratory Solutions will be expanding its operations in Lenoir County. The Company will invest over $500,000 and create seven new jobs in Kinston over the next year. The average salary is $64,000 for the employees, and Lenoir County will be the home office for this business. Upon a motion by Ms. Sutton and a second by Mr. Daughety, Item No. 10 was Item No. 11 was a Resolution in Support of the Application of Grant Funds from NC Department of Commerce for the Smithfield Way Sewer Extension Project: $789,500. Ms. Keely Koonce, Economic Development Specialist, stated Lenoir County authorizes an application for a grant from the Department of Commerce through the Rural Center Grant program to assist the extension of the Smithfield Way Sewer Extension project in the amount of $798,500. The county will administer the grant in accordance with the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Upon a motion by Mr. Davis and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 11 was Item No. 12 was a Resolution Declaring Intent to Abandon the Easement for a Portion of Kennedy Dairy Road and Calling for a Public Hearing this Abandonment. Mr. Joey R. Bryan, Interim County Manager, stated Administration was contacted by Ms. Mary Beth Houston, PE, District Engineer, with NC DOT requesting Lenoir County to abandon the easement for a portion of Kennedy Dairy Road. The portion being abandoned (0.47 mile) serves no property other than that owned by the requesting party, Baptist Children s Home of North Carolina. NCDOT no longer has an interest of any kind in the road abandoned, therefore; administration is of the same opinion that the described road should be abandoned from the Secondary Road System. He is requesting the Board to approve the public hearing for this Resolution, and we will come back at another meeting and vote on the approval. Upon a motion by Ms. Sutton and a second by Mr. Best, Item No. 12 was Item No. 13 was a Resolution Approving Citizens to Boards, Commissions, Etc. There are no appointments at this time. Therefore, no action is needed.

5 Mr. Rouse stated that Bill Whaley has resigned as chairman of the Transportation Committee. The committee met, and it was a unanimous decision to appoint John Marshal as the new chairman. Upon a motion by Mr. Rouse and a second by Mr. Davis the Board unanimously agreed to the appointment of John Marshall as chairman of the Transportation Committee. Item No. 14 was Items from Interim County Manager Joey Bryan. Mr. Bryan stated he is presenting the voting delegate designation form that has to be submitted no later than Friday, December 28, Ms. Sutton agreed to be the voting delegate for Lenoir County Commissioner at the Legislative Goals Conference taking place on January 10-11, 2019, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Mr. Bryan stated an invitation has been extended to the Commissioners to participate in the Kinston Christmas Parade. The date is Saturday, December 8 th and will begin at 10:00 a.m. Parks & Recreation will be providing a float for the elected officials desiring to ride. If anyone will be participating and utilizing their personal vehicle please let Mr. Leon Steele with the Pride of Kinston know and he can be reached at with the Pride of Kinston.The parade does not start until 10:00 am anyone participating will need to line up at Grainger Stadium at 8:00 a.m. The Commissioners Christmas Dinner will be at HOW II on West Vernon Avenue on Wednesday, December 5 th at 7:00 p.m. Also, the employee Christmas luncheon will be on Friday, December 14 th, at the Shrine Club at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Bryan stated he will make sure the Commissioner receive an regarding the dates and times for the upcoming events. NC DOT will be having an elected official meeting to discuss and share what they are recommending in regards to Little Baltimore fix/issue on November 29 th at the LaGrange Community Center from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned at 4:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, Vickie F. King Clerk to the Board Joey R. Bryan Interim County Manager