MINUTES
WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting, as scheduled, on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. remotely with the meeting originating in the Commissioners’ Board Room located in the Watauga County Administration Building, Boone, North Carolina.
Chairman Welch called the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M. The following were present:
PRESENT: John Welch, Chairman
Billy Kennedy, Vice-Chairman
Carrington Pertalion, Commissioner
Charlie Wallin, Commissioner
Larry Turnbow, Commissioner
Chelsea Garrett, County Attorney
Deron Geouque, County Manager
Anita J. Fogle, Clerk to the Board
Commissioner Wallin opened with a prayer and Commissioner Turnbow led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes
Chairman Welch called for additions and/or corrections to the June 1, 2021, regular meeting and closed session minutes.
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to approve the June 1, 2021, regular meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to approve the June 1, 2021, closed session minutes as presented.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Approval of Agenda
Chairman Welch called for additions and/or corrections to the June 15, 2021, agenda.
Chairman Welch stated that consideration of an appointment to the Jury Commission needed to be added to the agenda.
Commissioner Turnbow, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, moved to approve the June 15, 2021, agenda as amended.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Update
Ms. Jennifer Greene, AppHealthCare Director, provided an update on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The report was for information only and, therefore, no action was required.
Vaya Health Update
Mr. Brian Shuping, Executive Director – Community Relations for Vaya Health, gave an update on Medicaid transformation and shared the following data (copied from Mr. Shuping’s presentation) as related to Watauga County:
DHHS Goals for Medicaid Transformation
• Deliver whole-person care
• Unite communities to address member needs and deploy cost effective solutions
• Transition to provider-based care management at site of care
• Improve member experience
• Reduce provider administrative burden
• Support a healthier North Carolina
• Address unique needs of historically marginalized populations
Managed care plans, also known as Prepaid Health Plans (PHPs), will be paid capitated payments by DHHS to manage the care of eligible Medicaid and NC Health Choice beneficiaries.
There will be three types of PHPs:
• Standard Plans
• Tailored Plans
• Tribal Option
Medicaid Transformation by the Numbers: Watauga County
5,566 Current Medicaid-eligible residents
5,049 Estimated Medicaid members moving to Standard Plans in July
517 Estimated Medicaid members staying with Vaya after July Standard Plan launch
In FY 2020, DAYMARK provided 14 services to 1371 Watauga County residents
• Of those who received services, 64% were indigent or without insurance and 23% were Medicaid members (both groups are covered by Vaya Health)
• Number of Watauga Residents seen in other Daymark covered counties: 240 unduplicated patients
• There has been no disruption to services during the COVID-19 pandemic— residents can be seen in person at the Watauga Center or via telehealth
• Daymark received no PPP funding, making Vaya support paramount to sustainability
Ensuring residents have access to crisis services is a priority for Daymark and Vaya. In FY 2020, 472 walk-ins (no appointment, stated in crisis) accessed care at the Watauga Center
• Of those, 470 were able to return home after crisis resolution (49 were classified as hospital diversions) and 2 were sent to a higher level of care
Measurable Economic Impact to Watauga County:
• The Watauga Center has 26 with 12 of those Staff being Watauga County Residents
• We have an additional 11 Watauga County Residents work in other Daymark Offices outside of Watauga County
• In FY 2020, our Actual budget was $1,510,437 with almost all of this funding being spent in Watauga County
Robust Access to Care
• Members have access to care in county and out of county
• Vaya maintains contracts with providers across 84 counties with 1,195 specific site locations and 2,708 licensed practitioners so members can receive care where it is most convenient for them
• We maximize State funding to meet as many needs as possible
The presentation was for information only; therefore, no action was required.
High Country Food Hub Update
Mr. David Walker, Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, gave a brief update on the High Country Food Hub and announced that satellite locations for pick up would be available out in the community by late August. The Golden LEAF Foundation was providing funding in the amount of $108,000 to pay for a cooler, delivery truck, and to develop satellite pick-up locations. Mr. Walker stated that he had worked with Mr. Jim Hamilton, Cooperative Extension Director, and Mr. Robert Marsh, Maintenance Director, to find the best location for the cooler. Mr. Walker requested approval to add the additional walk-in cooler and to locate it at the High Country Food Hub in the County’s Agricultural Extension Building.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Proposed Kill/Chill Facility Update
Mr. Jim Hamilton, Cooperative Extension Director, stated that the County was recently awarded $1,000,000 from the Golden LEAF Foundation for the “Kill Chill” facility project which would be located at the County Landfill. It was estimated that the total project would cost approximately $2 to $3 million. The County had one year to acquire the remaining funds needed. Mr. Hamilton stated that grants were being sought to help offset costs through the Tobacco Trust Fund, Rural Business Development, and Appalachian Regional Commission. Another grant would be sought later in the year from the Agricultural Development Trust Fund as well. Mr. Hamilton presented the Grantee Acknowledgement and Agreement for approval to accept the Golden LEAF Foundation funds.
Commissioner Turnbow, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to accept the reward and adopt the grant agreement as presented by Mr. Hamilton.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Proposed Change Order # 1 for Middle Fork Greenway
Mr. Joe Furman, Planning and Inspections Director, presented proposed change order # 1 for the Middle Fork Greenway Section 4 project in the amount of $5,115. The change order was necessitated due to unsuitable soils. County funds were not required as the Blue Ridge Conservancy was to pay for the change order.
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, moved to approve Change Order #1 for the Middle Fork Greenway Section 4 project in the amount of $5,115 with funds to come from Blue Ridge Conservancy.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Maintenance Matters
A. Proposed Mowing Contract Renewal
Mr. Robert Marsh, Maintenance Director, presented a proposed five-year contract renewal with Estate Maintenance, in the amount of $90,000, for mowing services at County facilities. The current contract was set to expire June 30, 2021. The County has contracted with Estate Maintenance since 2009. Adequate funds were available in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. Mr. Marsh stated that the proposed contract would begin July 1, 2021, and end in 2026 at which time they could request to increase their rates.
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Turnbow, moved to approve the five-year contract, in the amount of $90,000, with Estate Maintenance for mowing services at County facilities as presented by Mr. Robert Marsh.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
B. Bid Award Request for Sports Complex Sidewalks
Mr. Robert Marsh presented the following bids for new sidewalks adjacent to the tennis and basketball courts and repaving of a short section of asphalt on the walking trail at the County’s sports complex.
|
Bidder |
Contact |
Amount |
|
Tri-County Paving |
Mark McNeill |
$43,469.60 |
|
VPC |
Tony Anthony |
$45,027.35 |
|
Carolina Concrete |
Brian Clerary |
No Bid Received |
Mr. Marsh recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder, Tri-County Paving, in the amount of $43,469.60.
Commissioner Turnbow, seconded by Vice-Chairman Kennedy, moved to award the bid for sidewalks and repaving in the amount of $43,469.60 to Tri-County Paving.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Project on Aging Matters
A. Proposed Revision of FY 21 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Funding Allocation
Ms. Angie Boitnotte, Project on Aging Director, stated that the County had received $94,057 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. No County match was required and funds must be expended by September 30, 2021. The original allocation now required modification as follows:
The revised allocation is as follows:
|
Service |
Unit-Based Allocation |
Non-Unit Allocation |
Totals |
|
In-Home Aide Level I |
$6,494 |
$4,035 |
$10,529 |
|
In-Home Aide Level II |
$7,500 |
|
$7,500 |
|
Congregate Meals |
$19,000 |
$570 |
$19,570 |
|
Home Delivered Meals |
$41,072 |
$895 |
$41,967 |
|
Senior Center |
|
$14,491 |
$14,491 |
|
Totals |
$74,066 |
$19,991 |
$94,057 |
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to authorize revisions to the plan to expend the allocation of CARES funds as presented.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
B. Proposed Acceptance of FY 22 Home and Community Care Block Grant (H&CCBG) Allocation
Ms. Angie Boitnotte, Project on Aging Director, presented the projected allocation of $294,548 in Home and Community Care Block Grant (H&CCBG) funds for FY 2022. The required local match was $32,727 and was present in the Project on Aging's FY 2022 budget.
The funds were proposed to be allocated as follows:
|
H&CCBG Service |
H&CCBG Allocation |
Match |
|
In-Home Aide Level I |
$86,953 |
$9,661 |
|
In-Home Aide Level II |
$55,576 |
$6,175 |
|
Congregate Meals |
$40,000 |
$4,444 |
|
Home Delivered Meals |
$106,019 |
$11,780 |
|
Transportation |
$6,000 |
$667 |
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, moved to accept the recommended allocations for FY 2022 for the Home & Community Care Block Grant (H&CCBG) Funds.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Tax Matters
A. Monthly Collections Report
Tax Administrator, Mr. Larry Warren, presented the Tax Collections Report for the month of May 2021. The report was presented for information only and, therefore, no action was required.
B. Refunds and Releases
Mr. Warren presented the Refunds and Releases Report for May 2021 for Board approval:
TO BE TYPED IN MINUTE BOOK
Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Turnbow, moved to approve the Refunds and Releases Report for May 2021 as presented.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
C. Proposed Resolution to Terminate/Appoint Plat Review Officers
Mr. Larry Warren, Tax Administrator, presented a proposed resolution which, if adopted, would remove Ms. Betty L. Stevens, former Tax Department employee, as a Plat Review Officer and appoint current employees, Mr. Eric Saule and Ms. Jennifer Stout, as Plat Review Officers. Adopting the proposed resolution would give Mr. Saule and Ms. Stout the authority to review plats prior to recording, and to determine if the plats meet statutory requirements for recording.
Commissioner Turnbow, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to adopt the resolution as presented by Mr. Warren.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Finance Matters
A. Budget Amendments
Ms. Misty Watson, Finance Director, reviewed the following budget amendments:
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Account # |
Description |
Debit |
Credit |
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104311 |
451008 |
Capital outlay - Towers |
100,000 |
|
|
|
213991 |
399101 |
Fund Balance Appropriation |
100,000 |
|
|
|
219800 |
498010 |
Transfer to General Fund |
100,000 |
|
|
|
103980 |
398121 |
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund |
100,000 |
|
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|
|
|
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|
Per Board action taken 1/19/21; to transfer additional funds for Emergency Management Tower expansion from the Capital Reserve |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
104199 |
457001 |
Capital outlay - Middle Fork Greenway land |
120,000 |
|
|
|
103839 |
343119 |
Blue Ridge Conservancy land donation |
120,000 |
|
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|
|
|
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Per Board action taken 9/15/20; to accept donation of the Middle Fork Greenway Section 4 tract of land from the Blue Ridge Conservancy. |
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|
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|
104283 |
457006 |
Middle Fork Greenway Section 4 |
1,605,420 |
|
|
|
103839 |
343111 |
Blue Ridge Conservancy MFG |
502,528 |
|
|
|
103300 |
343112 |
Watauga County District U TDA |
322,892 |
|
|
|
103300 |
343113 |
NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Project |
430,000 |
|
|
|
103300 |
343114 |
Recreation Trails Program |
100,000 |
|
|
|
103980 |
398121 |
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund |
50,000 |
|
|
|
103300 |
343117 |
NC Division of Water Resources |
200,000 |
|
|
|
213991 |
399101 |
Fund Balance Appropriation |
50,000 |
|
|
|
219800 |
498010 |
Transfer to General Fund |
50,000 |
|
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|
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|
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Per Board action taken 10/2/18; to recognize the Middle Fork Section 4 Part F Grant, matching grants and in-kind donations. |
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667421 |
429001 |
Recycling supplies |
11,140 |
|
|
|
663300 |
347210 |
Recycling grant |
11,140 |
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Per Board action taken 3/16/21; to recognize the acceptance of the North Carolina Dept. of Environmental Quality backyard composting grant; the County's matching funds are $2,760 which are available in the current budget. |
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103300 |
369115 |
CDBG - CV Grant |
900,000 |
|
|
|
104199 |
469115 |
CDBG - CV Expenditures |
900,000 |
|
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|
|
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Per Board action taken 2/2/21; to recognize the acceptance of the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Program (CDBG-CV); no matching funds are required from the County. |
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105911 |
471000 |
Lottery funds |
225,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470001 |
Carpet and tile |
30,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470005 |
Cafeteria equipment |
55,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470066 |
Phone and bell systems (VOIP) |
80,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470019 |
Classroom doors |
15,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470043 |
Renovation/replace roofs |
45,000 |
|
|
|
|
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|
Per Board action taken 1/19/21; to recognize lottery funds requested and approved. |
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|
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|
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105911 |
470057 |
Pavement repair/resurface |
160,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470059 |
Security cameras |
100,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470029 |
Mobile unit |
125,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470067 |
Lights at WHS stadium |
175,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470068 |
Turf replacement at WHS |
450,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470069 |
1:1 Devices |
175,000 |
|
|
|
103980 |
398121 |
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund |
1,185,000 |
|
|
|
213991 |
399101 |
Fund Balance Appropriation |
1,185,000 |
|
|
|
219800 |
498010 |
Transfer to General Fund |
1,185,000 |
|
|
|
|
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|
Per Board action taken 2/2/21; to transfer funds for capital needs from the Capital Reserve for the School System. |
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|
|
|
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|
103991 |
399100 |
Fund Balance |
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
109800 |
498021 |
Transfer to Capital Projects Fund |
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
213980 |
398100 |
Transfer from General Fund |
4,000,000 |
|
|
|
219930 |
461100 |
Emergency Communications |
500,000 |
|
|
|
219930 |
441701 |
Facilities Maintenance |
500,000 |
|
|
|
219930 |
449211 |
Future County Buildings |
2,900,000 |
|
|
|
219930 |
449210 |
EDC |
50,000 |
|
|
|
219930 |
461200 |
Recreation Facilities - Maintenance |
50,000 |
|
|
|
|
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|
Per Board action taken 2/16/21; to transfer funds to Capital Reserve from unassigned fund balance from the FY 2020 audit. |
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|
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|
213991 |
399101 |
Fund Balance Appropriation |
2,664,000 |
|
|
|
219800 |
498010 |
Transfer to General Fund |
2,664,000 |
|
|
|
503980 |
398121 |
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund |
2,664,000 |
|
|
|
506120 |
469103 |
Architectural services |
2,664,000 |
|
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|
|
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Per Board action taken 3/2/21; to transfer funds from Capital Reserve for Clark Nexsen's services for the Valle Crucis School Project. |
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|
103300 |
332006 |
Senior Health Info Grant |
3,020 |
|
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|
105550 |
449901 |
Senior Health Information Program |
3,020 |
|
|
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|
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Per Board action 3/16/21; to recognize the acceptance of the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant funds. No County dollars are required as matching funds. |
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|
293270 |
312009 |
Occupancy Tax Revenues |
3,100,000 |
|
|
|
294140 |
469900 |
Watauga County District U TDA |
31,000 |
|
|
|
294140 |
449900 |
Administrative Collection Fee |
3,069,000 |
|
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|
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To recognize additional projected occupancy tax revenues above original budget. |
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|
105890 |
463150 |
Crossnore School - JCPC County match |
3,213 |
|
|
|
105890 |
463149 |
Crossnore School - JCPC |
10,710 |
|
|
|
105890 |
463148 |
JCPC Admin funds |
752 |
|
|
|
105890 |
463151 |
Mountain Alliance - JCPC |
5,731 |
|
|
|
105890 |
463152 |
Mountain Alliance - JCPC County match |
1,719 |
|
|
|
105890 |
463144 |
WYN - JCPC |
5,731 |
|
|
|
105890 |
463145 |
WYN - JCPC County match |
1,719 |
|
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|
104199 |
499100 |
Contingency |
225 |
|
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Per Board action 4/6/21; to recognize the reallocation of unused Crossnore School funds to WYN and Mountain Alliance. |
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|
104120 |
412100 |
Salaries |
5,439 |
|
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104130 |
412100 |
Salaries |
5,242 |
|
|
|
104140 |
412100 |
Salaries |
22,597 |
|
|
|
104142 |
412100 |
Salaries |
7,088 |
|
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|
104170 |
412100 |
Salaries |
3,766 |
|
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|
104180 |
412100 |
Salaries |
5,735 |
|
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|
104210 |
412100 |
Salaries |
4,688 |
|
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|
104260 |
412100 |
Salaries |
42,640 |
|
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|
104310 |
412100 |
Salaries |
87,840 |
|
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|
104320 |
412100 |
Salaries |
45,265 |
|
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104311 |
412100 |
Salaries |
28,736 |
|
|
|
104330 |
412100 |
Salaries |
4,878 |
|
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|
104350 |
412100 |
Salaries |
12,417 |
|
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104380 |
412100 |
Salaries |
2,449 |
|
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|
104960 |
412100 |
Salaries |
5,179 |
|
|
|
105550 |
412100 |
Salaries |
32,666 |
|
|
|
105820 |
412100 |
Salaries |
1,809 |
|
|
|
106120 |
412100 |
Salaries |
3,196 |
|
|
|
106121 |
412100 |
Salaries |
2,779 |
|
|
|
106125 |
412100 |
Salaries |
3,870 |
|
|
|
106126 |
412100 |
Salaries |
693 |
|
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|
145310 |
412100 |
Salaries |
54,103 |
|
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|
145370 |
412100 |
Salaries |
1,994 |
|
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|
667420 |
412100 |
Salaries |
33,395 |
|
|
|
667421 |
412100 |
Salaries |
2,460 |
|
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|
104120 |
418100 |
FICA |
416 |
|
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|
104130 |
418100 |
FICA |
401 |
|
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|
104140 |
418100 |
FICA |
1,729 |
|
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|
104142 |
418100 |
FICA |
542 |
|
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|
104170 |
418100 |
FICA |
288 |
|
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|
104180 |
418100 |
FICA |
439 |
|
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|
104210 |
418100 |
FICA |
359 |
|
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|
104260 |
418100 |
FICA |
3,262 |
|
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|
104310 |
418100 |
FICA |
6,720 |
|
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|
104320 |
418100 |
FICA |
3,463 |
|
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|
104311 |
418100 |
FICA |
2,198 |
|
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|
104330 |
418100 |
FICA |
373 |
|
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|
104350 |
418100 |
FICA |
950 |
|
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|
104380 |
418100 |
FICA |
187 |
|
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|
104960 |
418100 |
FICA |
396 |
|
|
|
105550 |
418100 |
FICA |
2,499 |
|
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|
105820 |
418100 |
FICA |
138 |
|
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|
106120 |
418100 |
FICA |
244 |
|
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|
106121 |
418100 |
FICA |
213 |
|
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|
106125 |
418100 |
FICA |
296 |
|
|
|
106126 |
418100 |
FICA |
53 |
|
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|
145310 |
418100 |
FICA |
4,139 |
|
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|
145370 |
418100 |
FICA |
153 |
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|
667420 |
418100 |
FICA |
2,555 |
|
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|
667421 |
418100 |
FICA |
188 |
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|
104120 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
557 |
|
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|
104130 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
537 |
|
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|
104140 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
2,314 |
|
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|
104142 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
726 |
|
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|
104170 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
386 |
|
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|
104180 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
587 |
|
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|
104210 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
480 |
|
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|
104260 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
4,366 |
|
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|
104310 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
8,995 |
|
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|
104320 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
4,635 |
|
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|
104311 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
2,943 |
|
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|
104330 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
500 |
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104350 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
1,272 |
|
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104380 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
251 |
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104960 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
530 |
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105550 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
3,345 |
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105820 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
185 |
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|
106120 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
327 |
|
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|
106121 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
285 |
|
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|
106125 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
396 |
|
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|
106126 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
71 |
|
|
|
145310 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
5,540 |
|
|
|
145370 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
204 |
|
|
|
667420 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
3,420 |
|
|
|
667421 |
418200 |
Retirement - LGERS |
252 |
|
|
|
104120 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
272 |
|
|
|
104130 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
262 |
|
|
|
104140 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
1,130 |
|
|
|
104142 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
354 |
|
|
|
104170 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
188 |
|
|
|
104180 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
287 |
|
|
|
104210 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
234 |
|
|
|
104260 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
2,132 |
|
|
|
104310 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
4,392 |
|
|
|
104320 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
2,263 |
|
|
|
104311 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
1,437 |
|
|
|
104330 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
244 |
|
|
|
104350 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
621 |
|
|
|
104380 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
122 |
|
|
|
104960 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
259 |
|
|
|
105550 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
1,633 |
|
|
|
105820 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
90 |
|
|
|
106120 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
160 |
|
|
|
106121 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
139 |
|
|
|
106125 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
194 |
|
|
|
106126 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
35 |
|
|
|
145310 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
2,705 |
|
|
|
145370 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
100 |
|
|
|
667420 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
1,670 |
|
|
|
667421 |
418900 |
Retirement - 401K |
123 |
|
|
|
103991 |
399100 |
Fund Balance |
404,273 |
|
|
|
143991 |
399100 |
Fund Balance |
68,936 |
|
|
|
663991 |
399100 |
Fund Balance |
44,062 |
||
|
|
|||||
|
Per Board action taken 2/16/21; to recognize lottery funds requested and approved. |
|
||||
|
|
|
||||
|
105911 |
471000 |
Lottery funds |
75,000 |
|
|
|
105911 |
470037 |
Blowing Rock gym floor |
75,000 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Per Board action taken 5/18/21; to recognize lottery funds requested and approved. |
|
||||
|
|
|
||||
|
104311 |
451008 |
Capital outlay - Towers |
35,000 |
|
|
|
213991 |
399101 |
Fund Balance Appropriation |
35,000 |
|
|
|
219800 |
498010 |
Transfer to General Fund |
35,000 |
|
|
|
103980 |
398121 |
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund |
35,000 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Per Board action taken 5/18/21; to transfer additional funds for Emergency Management Tower expansion from the Capital Reserve |
|
||||
|
|
|||||
|
103200 |
323100 |
Local option sales tax |
50,483 |
|
|
|
104350 |
454000 |
Capital outlay - vehicle |
25,688 |
|
|
|
104380 |
454000 |
Capital outlay - vehicle |
24,795 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
Per Board action taken 5/18/21; to purchase a 2021 Subaru Forester and a 2021 4x4 pickup truck. |
|
||||
|
|
|||||
|
104920 |
463000 |
General appropriation |
19,000 |
|
|
|
213991 |
399101 |
Fund Balance Appropriation |
19,000 |
|
|
|
219800 |
498010 |
Transfer to General Fund |
19,000 |
|
|
|
103980 |
398121 |
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund |
19,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
Per Board action taken 6/1/21; to transfer funds from Capital Reserve for EDC funding to the Watauga Arts Council. |
|
||||
|
|
|||||
|
104330 |
469901 |
Foscoe Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
65,000 |
||
|
104330 |
469903 |
Fall Creek Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
1,100 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469904 |
Beaver Dam Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
12,500 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469905 |
Boone Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
103,000 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469906 |
Zionville Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
14,200 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469907 |
Cove Creek Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
29,000 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469908 |
Stewart Simmons Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
31,400 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469910 |
Meat Camp Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
25,000 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469911 |
Todd Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
8,000 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469912 |
Blowing Rock Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
58,500 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469913 |
Shawneehaw Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
13,800 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469919 |
Creston Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
1,800 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469924 |
Deep Gap Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
22,500 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469998 |
Beech Mountain Fire Dist Sales Tax Distribution |
7,000 |
|
|
|
104330 |
469999 |
Seven Devils Sales Tax Distribution |
2,846 |
|
|
|
103200 |
323300 |
Sales Tax Revenue |
395,646 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
To recognize additional projected sales tax distribution above original budget. |
|
||||
|
|
|||||
|
243102 |
312100 |
Current year taxes Boone |
85,000 |
||
|
243102 |
312101 |
Current year taxes Foscoe special district |
7,100 |
|
|
|
243102 |
312105 |
Current year taxes Beech Mtn special district |
500 |
|
|
|
243102 |
312107 |
Current year taxes Cove Creek special district |
400 |
|
|
|
243102 |
312108 |
Current year taxes Shawneehaw special district |
1,000 |
|
|
|
244340 |
469901 |
Pay to fire district-Foscoe |
7,100 |
|
|
|
244340 |
469905 |
Pay to fire district-Boone |
85,000 |
|
|
|
244340 |
469907 |
Pay to fire district-Cove Creek |
400 |
|
|
|
244340 |
469908 |
Pay to fire district-Shawneehaw |
1,000 |
|
|
|
244340 |
469998 |
Pay to fire district-Beech Mtn |
500 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312101 |
Current year taxes Foscoe |
26,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312103 |
Current year taxes Fall Creek |
1,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312104 |
Current year taxes Beaver Dam |
8,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312105 |
Current year taxes Stewart Simmons |
22,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312106 |
Current year taxes Zionville |
6,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312107 |
Current year taxes Cove Creek |
19,600 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312108 |
Current year taxes Shawneehaw |
2,800 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312109 |
Current year taxes Meat Camp |
20,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312110 |
Current year taxes Deep Gap |
4,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312111 |
Current year taxes Todd |
1,800 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312112 |
Current year taxes Blowing Rock |
25,000 |
|
|
|
283102 |
312119 |
Current year taxes Meat Camp/Creston |
1,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469901 |
Pay to fire district-Foscoe |
26,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469903 |
Pay to fire district- Fall Creek |
1,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469904 |
Pay to fire district-Beaver Dam |
8,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469905 |
Pay to fire district-Stewart Simmons |
22,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469906 |
Pay to fire district-Zionville |
6,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469907 |
Pay to fire district-Cove Creek |
19,600 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469908 |
Pay to fire district Shawneehaw |
2,800 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469909 |
Pay to fire district-Meat Camp |
20,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469910 |
Pay to fire district-Deep Gap |
4,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469911 |
Pay to fire district-Todd |
1,800 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469912 |
Pay to fire district-Blowing Rock |
25,000 |
|
|
|
284340 |
469919 |
Pay to fire district - Meat Camp/Creston |
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
To recognize additional projected fire tax distribution above original budget. |
|
||||
|
|
|
||||
|
753212 |
469082 |
Representative 082 |
11,462 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469119 |
Representative 119 |
12,682 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469122 |
Representative 122 |
11,845 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469142 |
Representative 142 |
14,711 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469158 |
Representative 158 |
12,727 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469159 |
Representative 159 |
22,170 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469163 |
Representative 163 |
10,768 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469168 |
Representative 168 |
9,822 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469173 |
Representative 173 |
20,952 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469177 |
Representative 177 |
181 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469202 |
Representative 202 |
16,376 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469210 |
Representative 210 |
12,912 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469211 |
Representative 211 |
9,814 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469214 |
Representative 214 |
10,142 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469215 |
Representative 215 |
12,902 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469216 |
Representative 216 |
10,941 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469220 |
Representative 220 |
11,079 |
|
|
|
753212 |
469221 |
Representative 221 |
6,531 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469082 |
Representative 082 |
11,462 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469119 |
Representative 119 |
12,682 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469122 |
Representative 122 |
11,845 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469142 |
Representative 142 |
14,711 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469158 |
Representative 158 |
12,727 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469159 |
Representative 159 |
22,170 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469163 |
Representative 163 |
10,768 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469168 |
Representative 168 |
9,822 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469173 |
Representative 173 |
20,952 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469177 |
Representative 177 |
181 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469202 |
Representative 202 |
16,376 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469210 |
Representative 210 |
12,912 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469211 |
Representative 211 |
9,814 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469214 |
Representative 214 |
10,142 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469215 |
Representative 215 |
12,902 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469216 |
Representative 216 |
10,941 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469220 |
Representative 220 |
11,079 |
|
|
|
754400 |
469221 |
Representative 221 |
6,531 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
To recognize the representative payee fund as required by the NC State Treasurer |
|
||||
|
|
|
||||
|
103300 |
341700 |
HAVA grant |
72,029 |
|
|
|
104170 |
449023 |
HAVA grant |
72,029 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
To recognize funds received for BOE for the HAVA grant |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
104141 |
469500 |
Contracted services |
158,847 |
|
|
|
103991 |
399100 |
Fund balance |
158,847 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
To recognize funds for tax revaluation appraisal services with Vincent Valuations LLC. Adequate funds were carried forward as restricted in fund balance from previous years. |
|
||||
|
|
|
||||
|
105911 |
470001 |
Lottery funds |
14,409 |
|
|
|
103300 |
349909 |
Lottery funds |
14,409 |
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
To recognize lottery funds for carpet/tile from previous fiscal year |
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
||
Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Vice-Chairman Kennedy, moved to approve the budget amendments as presented by Ms. Watson.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
B. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) FY 2022 Certification, Membership, and County Plan
Ms. Misty Watson, Finance Director, presented the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Certification and County Plan for FY 2022. Ms. Watson stated that the membership remained the same as FY 2021.
Commissioner Pertalion, seconded by Commissioner Turnbow, moved to approve the JCPC certification as presented by Ms. Watson.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Vice-Chairman Kennedy, moved to approve the JCPC County Plan as presented by Ms. Watson.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Bid Award Request for Landfill Sediment Basin Improvements
Mr. Rex Buck, Operation Services Manager, stated that bids were solicited for Landfill Sediment Basin Improvements on June 1, 2021. A total of three (3) bids were submitted and opened with the following results:
|
Bidder |
Location |
Amount |
|
JW Hampton Company |
Boone, NC |
$247,886.00 |
|
KBS Earthworks, Inc. |
Julian, NC |
$384,394.84 |
|
Baker’s Construction Services, Inc. |
Bluff City, TN |
$547,982.42 |
Mr. Buck stated that staff recommended the acceptance of the lowest responsive bidder, JW Hampton Company, in the amount of $247,886. Adequate funds were available in the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to award the bid to JW Hampton Company in the amount of $247,886 for landfill sediment basin improvements.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Miscellaneous Administrative Matters
A. Sheriff’s Office Out-of-State Travel Request
County Manager Geouque stated that Lieutenant Seth Morrison with the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office had requested authorization for out of state travel for three School Resource Officers (SROs) to Columbia, SC, for Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program school training.
Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, moved to authorize the out-of-state travel request.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
B. Appointment of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) Annual Conference Voting Delegate
County Manager Geouque stated that the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' (NCACC) Annual Conference was scheduled for August 12-14, 2021, in New Hanover County. Each county in attendance was required to select a voting member for representation at the annual business meeting which was conducted as a part of the conference. Submission of the voting delegate was due August 9, 2021.
Vice-Chairman Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Turnbow, moved to appoint Commissioner Wallin as the Delegate and Commissioner Pertalion as the Alternate Delegate.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
C. Boards and Commissions
County Manager Geouque presented the following:
Jury Commission
Biannually, a Jury Commission was empaneled for a two-year term. Of the three-member panel, one member was appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The term of Mr. Jerry Dotson was to expire on June 30, 2021. The new term for the appointment would be July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023. Assistant Clerk of Court, Ms. Stephanie Dalton, has stated that Mr. Dotson was willing to continue to serve, if so appointed. This was a first reading.
Commissioner Turnbow, seconded by Commissioner Pertalion, waived the second reading and reappointed Mr. Jerry Dotson as the Board of Commissioner representative to the Jury Commissioner with the term to begin on July 1, 2021, and end on June 30, 2023.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Economic Development Commission
A term on the Economic Development Commission (EDC) was to expire in June. The term would be for three years and members were eligible to be appointed for two consecutive terms. Mr. Tim Hodges has served two terms and was, therefore, ineligible for reappointment; a new appointee was needed. Commissioner Turnbow stated that the EDC was still evaluating and discussing potential recommendations for the appointment.
Valle Crucis Historic Preservation Commission
Maria Hyde, the current Chair of the Valle Crucis Historic Preservation Commission (VCHPC) has moved or soon will move out of Watauga County which would require her replacement. Two people have expressed interest in being appointed to replace her. Membership consists of three resident property owners of the historic district, and two members of the Valle Crucis Community Council, regardless of whether they live in the historic district. Mrs. Hyde filled one of the resident property owner slots. Mrs. Rachel Ward who, along with her husband, purchased the Hyde’s house and was interested in being appointed to the Commission. Also interested was Mr. Pat Brown, who lives in the district along with his wife, Jennifer Stoeber. Both qualify to fill the position. Action was tabled to a future meeting.
D. Announcements
County Manager Geouque announced the following:
· A dedication and unveiling of a Town of Boone Historical Marker honoring the Junaluska Community was to be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. at the corner of North Depot Street and Queen Street near the Library.
· The first regular meeting in July has been cancelled; therefore, the next Board of Commissioners Meeting was to be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 5:30 P.M.
· The 114th NCACC Annual Conference was scheduled for August 12-14, 2021, in New Hanover County. Visit https://www.ncacc.org/events-training/annual-conference/2021-annual-conference/ for full information.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Closed Session
At 7:01 P.M., Commissioner Turnbow, seconded by Commissioner Wallin, moved to enter Closed Session to discuss Attorney/Client Matters, per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and Personnel Matters, per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6).
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Vice-Chairman Kennedy, moved to resume the open meeting at 8:55 P.M.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
Adjourn
Commissioner Wallin, seconded by Commissioner Turnbow, moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 P.M.
VOTE: Aye-5
Nay-0
John Welch, Vice-Chairman
ATTEST:
Anita J. Fogle, Clerk to the Board