Commissioner E. Ray Mayo led the Board of Commissioners in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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1 NORTH CAROLINA WAYNE COUNTY The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 8:30a.m. at Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 S. Slocumb Street, Goldsboro, North Carolina, after due notice thereof had been given. Members present: William H. Pate, Chairman; A. Joe Gurley, III, Vice-Chairman; George Wayne Aycock, Jr.; John M. Bell; Edward E. Cromartie; Joe Daughtery and E. Ray Mayo. Call to Order Invocation Chairman William H. Pate called the meeting to order. Vice-Chairman A. Joe Gurley, III gave the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner E. Ray Mayo led the Board of Commissioners in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Approval of Agenda Upon motion of Vice-Chairman A. Joe Gurley, III, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda as presented. Review of Ground Rules Chairman William H. Pate reviewed the method in which the Board of Commissioners would determine its goals for calendar year Update on the Goals for Calendar Year 2016 County Manager George A. Wood reviewed the calendar year 2016 goals, attached hereto as Attachment A. Recess 911 Center At 9:36 a.m., Commissioner Edward E. Cromartie left the meeting. At 1 0:00 a.m. Commissioner Edward E. Cromartie returned to the meeting At 10:00 a.m., Chairman William H. Pate recessed the meeting for a break. At 10:15 a.m., Chairman William H. Pate reconvened the meeting. Upon motion of Commissioner George Wayne Aycock, Jr., the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to pay cash for the 911 Center. Recess At 12:00 p.m., Chairman William H. Pate recessed the meeting for lunch. Commissioner E. Ray Mayo blessed the food.

2 At 12:40 p.m., Chairman William H. Pate reconvened the meeting. Approval of Goals for Calendar Year 2017 Each County Commissioner was given the opportunity to add goals for 2017 to the remaining goals for The Commissioners then voted on the goals for calendar year The top goals from highest to lowest for calendar year 2017, a list of items moved to Ongoing Projects and a list of department and agencies that will be considered for future review are attached hereto as Attachment B. Adjournment There being no further business, Chairman William H. Pate adjourned the meeting at 3:00p.m. ~~~~~-\,~~\ CyMhia L. Whitfield, Assistarit Clerk' Wayne County Board of Commissioners

3 ATTACHMENT A PAGE 1 WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT GOALS FOR CALENDAR 2016 PRESENTED APRIL 19,2016 NOTE: Some Commissioners did not use all possible 20 votes. They are listed in order from highest votes to lowest votes. 7 votes Develop a Major Facilities Plan to address office space needs in several departments, particularly in Department of Social Services, Public Health, thee 911 Center, Emergency Medical Services stations, and the Adult and Juvenile Probation Offices. FiR-ish the funding for the Ma>(well Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Negotiate rental amount with Farm Service Agency for Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Hire director for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Discuss hire date with architect at appropriate time and recommend hire date to the full Board of Commissioners. Develop policies and procedures for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Select furnishings for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Finish construction of the wastewater system at Grantham Middle School. Under design. 6 votes Continue the solid '>vorking relationship with '.Vayne County Public Schools. Look at covering state raises for employees not covered by the State's funding formula.. Address. technology in Wayne County Public Schools with a new appropriation in the budget that is earmarked for technology. Indicate support of performing arts program at Goldsboro HiPh - 0 ~P.hAAI _,_I I.VVJ.. Continue to e>mmine pay plan merit increase and/or separate pool of money for reclassification of some positions. 5 votes Develop a backup public safety answering point (PSAP) plan to comply with SB 797 (2014). In progress. Discussion/study of a replacement library to serve northern Wayne County. Lobby for legislation to change North Carolina Department of Transportation policies on subdivision street acceptance into the State Secondary Highway System. Request North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to add this as a legislative goal. Work out a solution to Busco Beach with the City of Goldsboro on land, and the owner. Make Busco Beach a destination site. 4 votes Form a working group on how best to market '.Vayne County. Hire a marketing director or contract with an outside source to market all of Wayne County. Invite local governments/counties v,rith good marketing and communications programs to present their programs to a working group. Joint director hired; working on internal study. Hire staff attorney and paralegal (clerical) to work under the supervision of the County Attorney. Interviewing.

4 ATTACHMENT A PAGE 2 4 votes (continued) Examine the feasibility of a Gateway northern and southern fixed route. (One voter requested a route in Mount Olive.) Have identified eight connection points to our sewer system by City of Goldsboro, Southern '.Vayne Sanitary District and the Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District based upon mapping from all three compiled by our GIS Division. Need to install sewer meters to determine location of inflow and infiltration so we can repair. Develop community based apprenticeship program for unemployed and underemployed. Local, state, federal and grant funding needed. Non-traditional approach to training with skilled role models. Check with Wayne Community College, Employment Security Commission and other agencies for training opportunities to cover this population. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base support Continue to develop potential properties for industrial parks. Underway. Address minimum housing code. Adopt state minimum housing code. Address noise ordinance. Address junk car ordinance. Address mobile home park ordinance. Address Special Events Ordinance. Determine if money is ayailable to get rid of abandoned mobile homes in county. Survey interest in vrireless Internet service throughout the entire county for countyvride Internet service Continue to work with Wayne Community College and the Wayne County Development Alliance to renovate and occupy the Advanced Manufacturing Center. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3 votes Day Reporting Center need to increase program participants. Schedule two separate '>'rork sessions for the budget one for internal departments and one for outside agencies, schools, and the community college. Analysis of financial and human resources software (GEMS upgrade or another software) in calendar 20 I 7. Revie'>v vehicle model schedule and assigned employees in an effort to dov,'asize vehicle fleet 2 votes Reviev1 organizational structure in Office of Emergency Services, Finance and Human Resources Increase marketing opportunities at tfie '.Vayne E)<CCutive Jetport. Hangars development infrastructure design underway. Acquired UNC Health Care helicopter. Literacy Program Study feasibility of community paramedic program. Put on hold due to JAS bankruptcy and taking over their operations. Continuation of WATCH services and van concern by citizens. 1 vote Legislation to remove felony notation on job applications if a previous felony conviction was 10 years prior. Promote the existing tax credit for hiring ex-offenders.

5 ATTACHMENT A PAGE 3 No votes received Continue to implement the server virtualization project. Continue to monitor the possible merger with other MCOs (managed care organizations) in eastern North Carolina. Develop a security assessment at the Veterans Affairs Office. Offer assistance to municipalities. In addition to the goals receiving votes, some potential goals received no votes, but are already being worked on. We will continue these goals to completion as well in calendar There are 11 of these goals. The following received one vote each for the April 19, 2016 meeting: Conduct more safety and other workforce training. Develop a certification promotion policy.-study underway by HR Director. Implement administrative policies for the Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance, 'Nhich allows the affected departments to bill responsible parties for large clean up and other unusual responses. These events can have a huge impact on smaller agencies' budgets. Wayne County Firefighters Association to revie.v forms. Finish the update to the AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) plan around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Should be ready for discussion in early spring Appointments were delayed by federal government. Study now underway. Continue participation in the federal government' s Joint Land Use Study for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Dare Bombing Range, including the military training routes connecting them. The following did not receive any votes for the April 19, 2016 meeting: Negotiate agreements on splitting costs of any industrial park infrastructure with City, and have Wayne County Development Alliance reimburse for the infrastructure from profits on land sale. Concept has been presented. Need to finalize negotiations. Assist Human Resources and Information Technology in a detailed review of the 2% matching 401-K contributions policy and implementation. Refine the existing investment policy to improve our interest income, while keeping safety of principal as the first priority. Review and confirm that each position classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act is correct, and denote which mwmption applies. Have this listing approved by resolution of the Board of Commissioners. '.Vork with North Carolina Department of Transportation on marketing Wayne County at entryways into count)'. Signage was budgeted and application filed. County Attorney has drafted the lease agreement bet'.yeen GATEWAY/G'.l/Ti\ and the City of Goldsboro, which includes the county' s payments. Needs GATEWAY/GWTA and the City of Goldsboro' s approval, then send to the county to approve. The county's annual payment is in the fiscal year budget.

6 ATTACHMENT A PAGE 4 The following items received no votes, and therefore will not be considered in calendar They remain on the list as future possible goals for your consideration. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF ELECTIONS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND SOIL & WATER DISTRICT COURTS (SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY 70 CORRIDOR COMMISSION WAYNE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC. FACILITY SERVICES/MAINTENANCE Continue to identify and complete major maintenance projects. FINANCE DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT WAYNE EXECUTIVE JETPORT AiiJlsft miailffilffi staaeianls LIBRARY SYSTEM MUSEUM PARKS AND RECREATION CONTRIBUTION MENTAL HEALTH Invite Eastpointe CEO to Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss Mental Health funding.

7 ATTACHMENT A PAGE 5 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES E-911 SYSTEM PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM FIRE MARSHAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT FACILITIES SECURITY PLANNING, GIS, AND INSPECTIONS PUBLIC EDUCATION: COUNTY K-12 SYSTEM Revie'N Capital Imprevement Plan with Wayne Celffity Beard ef Edaeatien Chairman and Superintendent te determine needs. PUBLIC EDUCATION: WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Get a second opinion on the need for a power plant. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE PUBLIC SAFETY MEDICAL EXAMINER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (GWTA/GATEWAY) REGISTER OF DEEDS SERVICES ON AGING SEWER SYSTEM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL TAX DEPARTMENT VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE OUTSIDE AGENCIES

8 ATTACHMENT A PAGE 6 OTHER POSSIBLE GOALS The following received one vote each for the Aprill9, 2016 meeting: Utilization of Health Department clinics and pharmacy for employees. Investigate improving emergency room care opportunities in areas of the county outside of Goldsboro. (One voter requested incorporation of Goshen and Mount Olive Family Medicine.) Plan to reduce the number of mental health patients in jail. Resolution to legislators to protect raises to state employees. Request NCACC assistance. State of Wayne County quarterly meetings with other elected officials to discuss issues. Four-lane Wayne Memorial Drive to new Goldsboro Bypass. The following did not receive any votes for the Aprill9, 2016 meeting: Address and focus on improving the quality oflife in Wayne County. Check Wayne County Animal Control Ordinances with North Carolina General Statutes to make sure Wayne County ordinances protect animals as much as possible. Utilizing technology to make Wayne County financial information more understandable for citizens on-line. Utilization of video conferencing for on-line employee medical visits.

9 ATTACHMENT B PAGE 1 WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT GOALS FOR CALENDAR 2017 APPROVED ON JANUARY 18, votes Determine the number of new stations following the EMS station location study. Study whether to build a speculative building in an industrial park. 6 votes Develop a Major Facilities Plan to address office space needs in several departments, particularly in Department of Social Services, Public Health, the B 911 Center, Emergency Medical Services stations, and the Adult and Juvenile Probation Offices. Negotiate agreements on splitting costs of any industrial park infrastructure with City, and have Wayne County Development Alliance reimburse for the infrastructure from profits on land sale. Concept has been presented. Need to finalize negotiations. Explore possible fueling at City's public works facilities. Continue to develop potential properties for industrial parks. Underway. 5 votes Negotiate rental amount with Farm Service Agency for Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Hire director for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Discuss hire date with architect at appropriate time and recommend hire date to the full Board of Commissioners. Develop policies and procedures for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Select furnishings for the Maxwell Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Hire staff attorney and paralegal (clerical) to work under the supervision of the County Attorney. Interviewing. Work with WCDA to amend the covenants and restrictions in both industrial parks to allow metal buildings. Staff report on advantages and disadvantages of a possible human services agency instead of separate DSS and Health Departments. Decision on ground leases and county owned hangars, or combination thereof. Seek to have our legislative delegation introduce a bill to exempt County government from paying medical and/or safe keeper expenses of detainees for alleged crimes at state institutions. 4 votes Discussion/study of a replacement library to serve northern Wayne County. Pikeville and Fremont cannot agree on a suitable location. Have NCACC seek legislation to remove felony notation on job applications if a previous felony conviction was 10 years prior. Promote the existing tax credit for hiring exoffenders. Continue to identify and complete major maintenance projects. (ie., roof repairs, carpet replacements, painting, and parking lot resurfacing.) Make a decision on the health insurance renewal for FY 2018.

10 ATTACHMENT B PAGE 2 Continue to implement the employee wellness program. Utilization of Health Department pharmacy and clinic by County employees. Invite Eastpointe CEO to Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss Mental Health funding. Explore with City of Goldsboro a contract for use of a proposed new Herman Park Recreation Center as a primary emergency shelter with a generator. Make a decision on the schematic design for the new center, and authorize full design plans, specifications, bid and contract documents. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 3 votes Review salaries for the Health Department for FY 2018 implementation. Discuss possible merger of animal enforcement efforts with the City of Goldsboro. Begin the Airport Layout Plan as Work Authorization #4. Cooperate with Dr. Walker on expediting the Wayne Advanced Manufacturing Center renovation project, which is now under State Construction jurisdiction due to bond money. Issue is the FEMA restrictions on how much work can be done in a year. Coordinate quarterly meetings with other communications directors/public affairs/public relations of major institutions. 2 votes Work out a solution to Busco Beach with the City of Goldsboro on land, and the owner. Make Busco Beach a destination site. Make a decision on whether to amend the policy on street repair assessments to proceed with Lane Tree Subdivision and/or other petitions. Continue to implement the multi-year funding earmarked for the Technology Plan. Get a second opinion on the need for a power plant at WCC. Work with WCC on how to utilize the 21,000+ sf of classroom space freed up when the AMC is fully operational. Annual award program for contributions to the County. 1 vote Study feasibility of community paramedic program. Complete the three Work Authorizations (projects) that have been executed with W. K. Dickson (ODALS, land acquisition, and commercial hangar sites, apron and taxiway). Finish required Transportation Plan (draft being reviewed now) and decide on recommendations. Develop a certification promotion policy. Study underway by HR Director. No votes received Host a Veterans Benefits Action for a regional outreach to veterans on benefits claims, with VA regional staff attending to make expedited benefits decisions if possible. Surrounding counties' staffs typically volunteer to assist, as we have done for them. This project is contingent on a suitable site.

11 ATTACHMENT B PAGE 3 ONGOING PROJECTS: These items were not voted upon as they are already underway. reminder that staff will be working on them as well. We are listing them as a Finish construction of the wastewater system at Grantham Middle School. Under design. Examine the feasibility of a Gateway northern and southern fixed route. (One voter requested a route in Mount Olive.) GWTA received a state grant to study this. Draft report has been written. Develop community based apprenticeship program for unemployed and underemployed. Local, state, federal and grant funding needed. Non-traditional approach to training with skilled role models. Check with Wayne Community College, Employment Security Commission and other agencies for training opportunities to cover this population. Program already exists through workforce development and WCC. Develop a security assessment at the Veterans Affairs Office. Finish the update to the AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) plan around Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Should be ready for discussion in early spring Appointments were delayed by federal government. Study now underway. Continue participation in the federal government's Joint Land Use Study for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the Dare Bombing Range, including the military training routes connecting them. Assist Human Resources and Information Technology in a detailed review of the 2% matching 401-K contributions policy and implementation. Refine the existing investment policy to improve our interest income, while keeping safety of principal as the first priority. Hire a new DSS Director due to retirement. Develop an Internal Control Policy both county-wide and for each department. Auditor requiring this by next June. Delay financial and HR software upgrade installation until FY Debt issuance for Board of Education projects, MRACC, and smaller projects. Finish the Fiber Loop Project. Finish the Virtualization Project. Install the new Spillman software for 911, EMS, and Sheriff's Office Continue to fund the new Meadow Lane ES, the additional classrooms in northern Wayne, the Rosewood MS HVAC system, and the Southern Wayne gymnasium and 6 classrooms. Develop a marketing/communications plan for the County. Begin the 2019 Property Revaluation process. (It is based on 2018 comparable sales, and this budget covers through June, 20 18). The money for this is already set aside annually in the Revaluation Fund, so should not impact the budget. It will impact the workload on our Tax Department Staff. Revaluation is required to be done at least every eight years, and the last one was in Should only be minor adjustments, given our Sales Ratio report.

12 ATTACHMENT B PAGE 4 OUTLINE OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES REVIEWED FOR GOALS: ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF ELECTIONS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND SOIL & WATER DISTRICT COURTS (SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY 70 CORRIDOR COMMISSION WAYNE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC. FACILITY SERVICES/MAINTENANCE FINANCE DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT WAYNE EXECUTIVE JETPORT LIBRARY SYSTEM MUSEUM PARKS AND RECREATION CONTRIBUTION MARKETING/COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE MENTAL HEALTH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES E-911 SYSTEM PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM FIRE MARSHAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT

13 ATTACHMENT B PAGE 5 FACILITIES SECURITY PLANNING, GIS, AND INSPECTIONS PUBLIC EDUCATION: COUNTY K-12 SYSTEM PUBLIC EDUCATION: WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PUBLIC SAFETY MEDICAL EXAMINER PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (GWTA/GATEWAY) REGISTER OF DEEDS SERVICES ON AGING SEWER SYSTEM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL TAX DEPARTMENT VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE OUTSIDE AGENCIES