The Alleghany
County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Present: Chair Eldon Edwards, Vice-Chair Warren
Taylor, Commissioner
Chair Eldon Edwards called the meeting
to order.
Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the
agenda for this
AGENDA
Motion on Agenda for February 16, 2004
meeting
Motion on Minutes for February 2, 2004 meeting
RE:
Tax Releases & Refunds
RE: Roadside
Hunting
RE:
Annual Audit Contract
RE:
Community Child Protection Team Annual Report
1. Meth Lab Resolution
2. Community Advisory Committee Board Appointment
3. BROC Board Appointment
4. COA Budget Revision
5. Animal Shelter Contract
6.
7. Other Business
8. Public Comments—30 minutes
9. Adjourn
Commissioner Patrick Woodie made a
motion to approve the
Mary Walker, Tax
Administrator, presented the tax refund requests for January 2004 in the amount
of $186.23 for real property and $110.22 for vehicles.
Commissioner Patrick Woodie
made a motion to approve the tax refund requests for January 2004 in the amount
of $186.23 for real property and $110.22 for vehicles. Commissioner
Commissioner
Mary Walker, Tax Administrator,
presented a motor-vehicle appeal for a 2003 Buick Century, and she recommends
the value be $12,900. She explained she
got the value from the NADA book. She
further explained why her recommendation is higher than the purchase price
which included a trade-in.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to accept the Tax Administrator’s recommendation on this motor-vehicle
appeal. Commissioner Patrick Woodie seconded
the motion. Vote 5:0.
Mary Walker, Tax Administrator,
discussed tax certifications for mobile homes.
She gave the Board information regarding mobile-home listings and
obtaining building permits. She asked
the Board to review the information so the Board can discuss it at a later
date.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins arrived at
Joe Vogel came before the Board to
discuss changing the hunting laws in
Brian Blankenship stated that they are
asking the Board for support in changing
The Board of Commissioners and Brian
Blankenship continued to discuss examples of road hunting and the process for
getting the law changed.
Commissioner Patrick Woodie made a
motion to authorize the
The Board of Commissioners and County
Manager
Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that
final approval will be given once the Board has reviewed the letter from the
The Board voted on the motion on the
floor. Vote 5:0.
Joy Hines, Finance Officer, presented
the annual audit contract for fiscal year 2003-2004 with Martin Starnes and
Associates.
Commissioner Patrick Woodie made a
motion to approve the audit contract for fiscal year 2003-2004 with Martin
Starnes and Associates. Commissioner
Warren Taylor seconded the motion. Vote
5:0.
Sandy Ashley, Social Services Director, presented the annual
report from the Child Protection Team/Child Fatality Prevention Team. She reviewed the deficiencies in the
The Board of Commissioners and Sandy Ashley discussed ways to meet
the deficiencies in the child protection system including the need for Hispanic
assistance/support.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the resolution
as presented by the
Commissioner Patrick Woodie made a motion to approve the reappointment
of Betty Nichols to the Alleghany County Joint Community Advisory
Committee. Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners and County Manager
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner Patrick Woodie stated that the Commissioners have
been asked to adopt the Alleghany County Economic Development Strategies and
the Northwest North Carolina Regional Economic Development Strategies.
Commissioner Patrick Woodie made a motion to approve the Alleghany
County Economic Development Strategies and the Northwest North Carolina
Regional Economic Development Strategies.
Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that he has reviewed the
The Board of Commissioners discussed
the CEDS Report.
Commissioner Warren Taylor seconded the
motion on the floor. Vote 5:0.
The Board of Commissioners and County
Manager
Commissioner Patrick Woodie mentioned a
letter everyone received from
Commissioner Warren Taylor stated that
they are working on filling that vacancy as soon as possible.
Commissioner
Commissioner Patrick Woodie stated that
the Blue Ridge BDC is now serving the entire nine branch libraries in the
system.
Chair Eldon Edwards mentioned the NACo
conference in
Chair Eldon Edwards talked about the
impact fees that Durham County Board of Commissioners has taken action on. He explained the purpose of the fees is to raise
revenues through residential construction fees to support new schools in their
County.
Chair Eldon Edwards asked for public
comments. None were received.
Being no further business, Commissioner
Respectfully
submitted,
Clerk
to the Board
Attest:
Eldon
Edwards
Chairman
RESOLUTION
URGING
STRONGER PENALTIES FOR OFFENDERS THAT SELL AND MANUFACTURE METHAMPHETAMINE IN
WHEREAS, the use, sale, and manufacture of methamphetamine is
becoming more evident in
WHEREAS, the operation of manufacturing methamphetamine poses extreme danger, not only to children who may inhabit the premises, but to law enforcement officers and firemen who may be called to the scene; and
WHEREAS, the availability of methamphetamine drugs needs to be completely eradicated through all means possible.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Alleghany County Board of Commissioners urge the North Carolina Legislature to adopt laws that impose stronger penalties for offenders who operate clandestine methamphetamine labs, and for the sale and/or offer for sale of methamphetamine.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that adequate state and federal funding for law enforcement agencies be a top priority in the Legislature and that fire departments have availability to grants and other sources in order to maintain necessary equipment for dealing with the dangers posed by dealing with methamphetamine labs.
Adopted this the 16th day of
February, 2004.