The anson county board of commissioners
Meeting Date for November & December
Download 100.77 Kb.
|
- Navigate this page:
- Criminal Justice Facilities-Capital Needs Assessment
- Parallel Taxiway Contract
- The Crossings Subdivision-Letter of Credit Release
- Appointments: Airport Commission
- Citizens Advisory Board
Meeting Date for November & December: County Manager Lucas stated that the Board meeting for November was currently set for the first Tuesday which is November 7 and is also Election Day. County Manager Lucas asked if there was any desire to change the date. County Manager Lucas stated the December meeting was scheduled for the first Tuesday and per North Carolina General Statutes in even numbered years the new Board is to take office on the first Monday. County Manager Lucas asked the Board to change the December date to the first Monday rather than meeting on two dates. Commissioner Streater voiced that he saw no reason to change the November date. Commissioner Streater voiced agreement in changing the December meeting to the first Monday. Commissioner Sims agreed. Motion by Commissioner Streater, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to have the November meeting on the regular scheduled date and move December to Monday. County Manager Lucas announced that would be December 4th. Motion carried unanimously. Criminal Justice Facilities-Capital Needs Assessment: County Manager Lucas stated that this issue first came before the Board in September with the recommended action to consider appropriating an amount not to exceed $15,000 from the court facilities fund balance to conduct a capital needs assessment for the court facilities. County Manager Lucas noted that the criminal justice stakeholders and Board members felt it was imperative to get an objective, professional opinion on the condition, options and funding estimates for the renovation and/or construction of a new courthouse facility. Commissioner Jones asked what they plan to do with the $15,000. County Manager Lucas stated they would do an RFP for the study and then bring that back to the Board to select the firm and then come back to the Board with a full assessment. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Streater, to approve the $15,000 allocation from the court facilities fund for this purpose. Commissioner Lear wanted to make sure this was a necessary first step and that we were not spending $15,000 to find out something we already knew. County Manager Lucas stated that was one of the questions asked and feels before going into any capital construction project you need an assessment of needs. County Manager Lucas stated that if this were to lead to a capital project we could reimburse the fund balance with the capital project fund. Commissioner Sims was of the opinion that we would probably spend the money for a study with such a high price tag that nothing much would be done. Commissioner Sims voiced that the alternative was to do nothing and that would make the Judge ill and he feels the only reasonable thing to do is to do the study. Commissioner Lear agreed doing nothing was not an option and asked if the stakeholders agree this is what we need. County Manager Lucas answered yes and Judge Beale feels it would be beneficial to have something the Board could take to their constituents. Motion carried unanimously. Parallel Taxiway Contract: County Manager Lucas stated this was approval of the capital project contract and budget for Phase 1 of the parallel taxiway construction at the Airport. County Manager Lucas stated that the parallel taxi-way was a requirement for the ILS system (instrument landing system) that the FAA will commission, install and maintain beginning in 2008. County Manager Lucas stated that matching funds for the project were budgeted in FY 2007. County Manager Lucas shared that the total budget for phase 1 construction would be $1,112,908.28. County Manager stated that this total is $215,192.62 less than the lowest bid and approving the change order allows us to begin installation of the taxiway. Motion by Commissioner Lear, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to approve. Commissioner Sims asked the cost of the installation and equipment to be installed by the FAA. County Manager Lucas did not know the value but stated he would be glad to find out. Commissioner Sims feels it important to understand that most of the money spent at the Airport has been federal and state grants and the pay back is taxing the planes and hangars. County Manager Lucas pointed out that the county has made a substantial investment of approximately three to four hundred thousand dollars over the last three or four years and feels there is a point where the capital comes to a conclusion and we begin to market the facility. Motion carried unanimously. The Crossings Subdivision-Letter of Credit Release: County Manager Lucas referred to the letter contained in the agenda packet from the Department of Transportation stating that the road and erosion control measures have passed inspection. County Manager Lucas recommended the return of the remaining $30,000 we are holding as a performance bond. Motion by Commissioner Lear, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to release these funds. Commissioner Sims was of the opinion that as we move forward we should be cautious on how much liability we take on these projects. County Manager Lucas stated that DOT will take over the road so there is no liability. Commissioner Streater asked if we should not wait until DOT takes over the road before refunding the money. County Manager Lucas stated that they’ve done what was asked and DOT has signed that it meets their approval. Commissioner Lear asked to amend his motion that we release this funding based upon the inspection and satisfactory report of the DOT. Commissioner Sims voiced that they have about as much river frontage as we have in front of the courthouse. Commissioner Jones voiced that his second stands. Motion carried unanimously. Appointments: Airport Commission: Commissioner Sims asked the number of appointments needed with County Manager Lucas answering six were open. Commissioner Sims nominated Bobby Hancock for one position. Commissioner Streater offered a second to the nomination. Commissioner Jones stated that Mr. Hancock was a personal friend of his but felt he was one-half of the County Manager’s problem with the Airport. Commissioner Jones was of the opinion that Mr. Hancock would tell others problems he saw with the construction of the terminal rather than telling the County Manager. County Manager Lucas stated that he has no problems with Mr. Hancock and in fact he has encouraged Mr. Hancock to take more action as the Airport Manager. Commissioner Jones remembers the County Manager telling him of a number of concerns from Mr. Hancock that the Manager had to hear third hand. County Manager Lucas stated that Mr. Hancock tells him of issues and he has encouraged Mr. Hancock to be more aggressive in dealing with them. Commissioner Jones shared that he received a call in support of Mr. Hancock but he feels Mr. Hancock would serve no purpose on the commission as it is not his style. Commissioner Sims stated that he understands there are five or six appointments to be made and he didn’t think Mr. Hancock would be the only one. Commissioner Jones stated that he would recommend Blake Hildreth and Bobby Little, III. Commissioner Jones stated that he is hearing now that had Mr. Hancock only told us there would not have been all this back door stuff and now he is hearing that none of that happened. County Manager Lucas asked for clarification on this as he has had conversations about being kept out of the loop but it was a result of things this Board remedied in previous meetings and not Mr. Hancock. Commissioner Streater voiced that he visited the Airport and Mr. Hancock showed him things about the new building that was not right. Commissioner Jones asked why Mr. Hancock didn’t tell the Manager with Commissioner Streater offering that this was before Andy’s time. Commissioner Sims was of the opinion that everyone should go through the Manager with everything. Commissioner Jones agreed. Commissioner Jones feels there are serious money issues at the Airport and feels there should be an audit of the monies expended on the project. Commissioner Jones stated that no one can tell him how the monies have been spent. County Manager Lucas stated that he would be happy to share the information on how the funds have been expended with Commissioner Jones. County Manager Lucas shared that the furniture for the building was purchased before he came on Board and before Holly was finance officer so he cannot speak to the issues of furniture. Commissioner Jones voiced that he has no interest in what happened after October and he would love an audit prior to October. Commissioner Streater reminded Board members of the call from Mr. Martin regarding the furniture. Commissioner Jones voiced that he was interested in not only that but how the secondary paving money was spent and how the checks were written. Commissioner Jones stated that he is also interested in how the money was spent for the first grading and how the checks were written and what happened to the balance of the funds. Commissioner Sims voiced that Mr. Hancock was a fine man that has spent a lifetime of service at the airport and if you find fault with him you probably have a problem of your own. Commissioner Jones took issue with this statement and Commissioner Sims then apologized. Motion carried unanimously. County Manager Lucas then asked which position Mr. Hancock would be filling with Vice Chair Sikes stating it was the vacant position. County Manager Lucas asked about the other vacancies. Motion by Commissioner Streater, seconded by Commissioner Lear, to approve the reappointment of Jim Martin, Hoy Lanning, Theodore Horne, Jr., Benjy Brasington and Ken Huntley. Commissioner Sims voiced that he assumes the Board was voting for the vacant position and reminded Board members that he did not agree with not allowing Mr. Wease to participate and assumes that was not a part of the vacancies. Commissioner Sims stated that he was making a motion for a vacancy and according to the vote last time Mr. Wease was not eligible. Vice Chair Sikes agreed. Commissioner Jones then asked Commissioner Sims if he would have supported Mr. Wease with Commissioner Sims answering yes. Commissioner Jones then asked Commissioner Sims if he would support Mr. Wease over Mr. Hancock with Commissioner Sims stating that was his business. Motion carried unanimously. Citizens Advisory Board: Commissioner Lear submitted the name of Frederick Usrey and Commissioner Jones submitted the name of Hugh James. Commissioner Sims stated that he realizes they’ve served many terms but they’ve done a wonderful job and he would like to keep Bobby Briley and Mr. Hobbs. Vice Chair Sikes said he was not ready to make his appointment. Vice Chair Sikes asked for a motion to table this until next meeting. Commissioner Streater suggested appointing those mentioned tonight. Commissioner Streater stated that Mr. Tyner did not wish to serve again. Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Streater, to approve the appointment of Hugh James and pending their approval, Frederick Usrey, Bobby Briley and Dwight Hobbs. Motion carried unanimously. Board of Health: Commissioner Jones nominated Betty Russell to replace Carroll Anderson whose term has expired. Commissioner Streater seconded the nomination. Commissioner Streater asked the Clerk if Ms. Knotts and Mr. Wright were willing to serve with the Clerk stating she did not know. Commissioner Lear favored leaving them if they were willing to serve. Motion by Commissioner Lear, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to approve the two recommendations for reappointment if they are willing to serve. Motion carried unanimously. ACTS Advisory Board: County Manager Lucas noted that two were eligible for reappointment and Ms. Taylor-Lisenby has served two terms. Commissioner Jones asked her residence with County Manager Lucas stating Chesterfield but she works with Smart Start. Commissioner Lear nominated Ms. Bernice Bennett to replace Ms. Taylor-Lisenby. Commissioner Jones seconded the nomination and asked if Ms. Bennett was serving on other Boards. The Clerk pointed out that Ms. Bennett was already serving on the ACTS Advisory Board. Motion was withdrawn. Commissioner Jones asked the names of those up for reappointment with County Manager Lucas answering Ms. Dixie Allen, Ms. Lula Jackson and Ms. Cindy Taylor-Lisenby. County Manager Lucas noted that two are eligible for reappointment based on the fact that they have served only one term and Ms. Taylor-Lisenby has served two terms already. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Streater, to postpone this until the November meeting. Commissioner Streater asked the Clerk to check with the Transportation Board to see if they have anyone they would like to serve. The Clerk stated that they would like to see Ms. Allen and Ms. Jackson reappointed and she was of the understanding that it was a requirement of this Board to have a representative from Smart Start. Commissioner Streater then asked the Clerk to check with Bonnie Morgan or Johnnie Pettiford to see if one of them would be willing to serve. Commissioner Sims stated that agreeing to postpone had nothing to do with reappointment Dixie Allen or Lula Jackson as both were fine ladies. Motion carried unanimously. Manager’s Report: County Manager Lucas stated that at a previous meeting the Board asked the County Attorney to look into the certificate of need for the cancer treatment center. County Manager Lucas reported that the county was not eligible to appeal. County Manager Lucas reported that the ROCC group from Charlotte has now decided that they are not going to appeal. Commissioner Jones asked the theory at law that we don’t have standing. County Attorney Bower answered that by regulations the county is not an injured person. County Attorney Bower noted that the county was not a petitioner and had the ROCC appealed we could have filed a motion to intervene but we don’t have the ability to appeal ourselves. County Manager Lucas reported that the prime time ambulance approved in September was now in service and fully operational. County Manager Lucas stated that they met last week to work out a few operational issues and things were flowing fairly well. County Manager Lucas stated that he was astonished when he saw the EMS ambulance parked in front of the Rescue Squad the other night and they were actually working together. County Manager Lucas stated that this only enhances our level of service by having three ambulances available. Commissioner Sims stated that if they ever need a place to park an ambulance Polkton would be glad to help out. Commissioner Concerns: Commissioner Jones reported that the YMCA goes forward. Commissioner Jones stated that the YMCA had a committee visit here last week to interview various citizens and would return for additional interviews. Commissioner Jones stated that he hopes the YMCA will say they are ready to come to Anson County. Closed Session: Motion by Commissioner Streater, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to go into closed session pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property located in Anson County, North Carolina and North Carolina General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, condition of appointment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee and North Carolina General Statutes 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with the Attorney to protect the attorney-client privilege. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Lear, seconded by Commissioner Streater, to come out of closed session. Motion carried unanimously. In regular session, motion by Commissioner Lear, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to give the County Manager authority to enter into negotiations for land acquisition. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Streater, to give the County Manager the authority to actively assess the recruitment strategies at Brown Creek Soil & Water. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to give the County Manager authority to deal with the moving expense issues in the health department as equity requires. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Jones to recess until Friday October 13 at 1:30 at the airport. County Manager Lucas stated that Congressman Hayes would be at the Airport on the 13th. Commissioner Sims stated that that would not be a regular meeting with County Manager Lucas answering that if more than three Board members attend we would have a quorum. Commissioner Jones then withdrew his motion. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to recess until Monday October 16, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted: Bonnie M. Huntley, CMC Clerk to the Board Meeting time: 4 hr. 30 min. Directory: minutes minutes -> City of rising star regular meting thursday, july 14, 2016 minutes -> Iccf congress, seixal, portugal 5th to 12th October 2002 minutes -> New jersey state interscholastic athletic association 1161 Route 130, po box 487, Robbinsville, nj 08691 League/Conference Officers Meeting Summary October 15, 2015 minutes -> Mascac annual meeting minutes -> Approved May 2, 2009 Speed Skate New Brunswick Athlete Development Committee minutes -> Present: Chairman/Town Mayor minutes -> Cacc director’s council may 24-25 2010 12 noon caesar’s, Atlantic City, nj minutes -> Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Spring Athletic Directors Annual Meeting Monday – Wednesday, May 23-25, 2011 Massachusetts Maritime Academy Bay State Conference Center Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts present minutes -> Athletics Committee Meeting Tuesday, December 6, 2011 minutes -> Hfip team Telecon Minutes 1400 est, Wednesday, 28 March 2012 Download 100.77 Kb. Share with your friends:
|