The Alleghany County Board of
Commissioners met in regular session on
Present: Chair Eldon Edwards, Vice-Chair Warren
Taylor, Commissioner Graylen Blevins, Commissioner
Chair Eldon Edwards
called the meeting to order.
Commissioner Graylen
Blevins opened the meeting with a prayer.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve the agenda for this
AGENDA
Motion on Agenda for
February 7, 2005 meeting
Motion on Minutes for January 19, 2005 meeting
RE: Annual Tax Report
RE: Master Recreational Plan/Budget Amendment
RE: Tri-State Components
RE: Property Discussions
1. Budget Amendment—Emergency
Management
2. Budget Amendment—Sheriff’s
Department
3. Budget Amendment—911 Fund
4. Budget Amendment—Soil & Water
5. Ferguson Group Proposal
6. Fuel Oil Bids
7. Transfer Facility Bids
8. Long Term Care Advisory Board
Appointment
9. Joint Water Authority
10.
11. Courthouse Renovation Timeline
12. Other Business
13. Public Comments—30 minutes
14. Closed Session—NCGS 143-318.11 (a)
(6)—personnel
15. Adjourn
Commissioner
Mary Walker, Tax Administrator,
presented the annual tax report including the outstanding balance of
$555,796.32 for 2004-2005 for a collection rate of 91.31%. She explained how the collection rate
compares to last year. She talked about
how the Board must give the Tax Administrator an order to advertise tax
liens. She further talked about how she
is planning to advertise the liens in the newspaper in May.
The Board of Commissioners agreed to
advertise the tax liens in May.
Commissioner Warren Taylor and
Commissioner Ken Richardson and
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner Graylen Blevins asked
how is the recreation program’s budget compared the original budget.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins asked
about the prices of the bids for the survey.
Commissioner
County Manager
Chair Eldon Edwards and County
Manager
Commissioner Ken Richardson stated
that this survey should give the County direction for five years and serve as a
guidepost to where
County Manager
Commissioner Ken Richardson stated
that if the Board approves to conduct a survey, he would volunteer to serve on
this committee.
Commissioner
Chair
Eldon Edwards stated that includes the amendment.
Commissioner Ken Richardson made a
motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #25 in the amount of $1,875 for
Recreation.
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that was
clarified to be included in the last motion.
Commissioner Ken Richardson withdrew
his motion.
Commissioner
The Board of Commissioners agreed.
Commissioner
Chair
Eldon Edwards recessed the regular meeting at
John Miller stated his appreciation
for the Board considering this request.
He talked about how the Buffalo Barns concept is growing. He further stated that these funds are
greatly needed and appreciated. He
talked about adding 15-16 employees over the next two years.
Chair Eldon Edwards asked for public
comments. None were received.
Chair Eldon Edwards closed the
public hearing at
Commissioner Warren Taylor stated
his appreciation to John Miller for staying in
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve the $12,000 match.
Commissioner
Commissioner Graylen Blevins stated
his appreciation for John Miller’s efforts.
Commissioner Ken Richardson stated
that he is very much in support of this action.
The Board voted on the motion on the
floor. Vote 5:0.
Duane Davis came before the Board to
discuss purchasing an option on property adjacent to
Charles Joines talked about the
property is a house and a lot. He
explained the overcrowding problems at
Commissioner Warren Taylor asked if
the selling price was recently negotiated.
Duane Davis talked about the
appraised price of the property being very reasonable and higher than the
selling price. He stated that he
believes the selling price is a good bargain because property will only
continue to increase in price.
Commissioner
Commissioner Ken Richardson asked
what the Board of Education needs the Commissioners to do.
Duane Davis stated that an amendment
is needed to allow the Board of Education to spend money for the option on the
land.
Commissioner Ken Richardson asked if
the Commissioners are considering the option or the contract to purchase.
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that the Commissioners
are considering providing the funding for the option.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins and
Commissioner
Commissioner Ken Richardson stated
that he didn’t have any problems as long as the Commissioners are only
approving the option.
Duane Davis stated that the option
is needed before doing any additional planning with the architect.
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that the
option gives 90 days to get the planning information.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins asked
if the Board of Education is comfortable that the architect will fill their
obligations in that time frame.
Duane Davis stated that this option
gives 90 days with an optional additional 90 days to get the planning information
without doing anything at
Commissioner Ken Richardson talked
about how these plans do nothing to help with the overcrowding now but it might
help in 10 years.
Clarence Crouse stated that they
need this piece of property to work on the
Commissioner Warren Taylor talked
about the 90-day extension.
Duane Davis stated that they are
committed to following through with the plan.
Commissioner Warren Taylor mentioned
that by getting this property in question, the Board of Education would gain
another 5 - 5 ½ acres useable space that hasn’t been accessible. He stated that he is in favor of the option
because it does complete a better picture.
Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve the $3,250 for the option and reimburse the Schools for this
expense. Commissioner
Duane Davis said that the tentative time
frame from the architect is the end of March, and he would be hesitate to set a
date without talking to the architect.
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that both
boards need to sit down to discuss these issues.
Duane Davis talked about the
architect wouldn’t have anything until the end of March.
Commissioner Graylen Blevins said
that both boards and the public should have a “round table” discussion about
these issues.
Duane Davis talked about getting
together to discuss things relating to education.
Chair Eldon Edwards stated that the Commissioners
need something to look at regarding the plans.
He explained that it doesn’t have to be anything final but just
something to start getting ideas for both boards to discuss.
Commissioner Ken Richardson said
that it was a mistake to cancel the January 24th meeting. He stated that he is hearing public comments
that the Commissioners are the obstacle trying to stop the Board of Education from
going through with their plans.
Chair Eldon Edwards talked about not
having any information for the meeting on the 24th.
Commissioner Ken Richardson stated
that he has half-a-dozen items from the public that needs clarifying.
Charles Joines talked about the
architect is looking at all of the schools with the focus on
Charles Joines stated that the
architect will have suggestions.
County Manager
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #24 in the amount of
$1,616. Chair Eldon Edwards seconded the
motion. Vote 5:0.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #26 in the amount of $308. Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #27 in the amount of
$6,251. Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner Ken Richardson asked if
one of the other groups don’t participate in this effort what are the fees
payable to The Ferguson Group.
County Manager
The Board answered that is
considered a success.
Commissioner
Commissioner Ken Richardson asked if
the money would come from the economic development fund.
The Board voted on the motion on the
floor. Vote 5:0.
Commissioner
Commissioner
The Board voted on the motion on the
floor. Vote 5:0.
Commissioner Ken Richardson asked
about BFI’s service.
Chair Eldon Edwards and County
Manager
Chair Eldon Edwards talked about
staying with BFI.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to extend the contract with BFI for another year. Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve the appointment of Gil Thadani to serve on the
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve the Local Government Commission revised resolution, project
ordinance and the construction contract for the
Commissioner Warren
Taylor stated that with the school projects and Courthouse at one time, the
County needs to work out a financing package that is affordable.
Commissioner Warren
Taylor and County Manager
Commissioner Warren
Taylor stated that he worried about the financial end of everything.
Chair Eldon Edwards
talked about the ample opportunity that the Schools have had to bring
information to the Board, and the Board is still waiting for the information.
Commissioner
Commissioner Ken
Richardson informed the Commissioners that he attended a 3-day session about mental
health issues. He stated that he wanted
to let the Board know that these issues are being worked on. He talked about establishing goals and what
each county can do.
Chair Eldon Edwards
stated his appreciation for Commissioner Ken Richardson and welcomes any ideas.
Commissioner Ken
Richardson stated that he will share information as it becomes available. He further stated that New River Behavioral
Healthcare is recognized as an outstanding mental health program in the State.
Commissioner
Chair Eldon Edwards
stated his appreciation for Commissioner
Commissioner Warren
Taylor talked about information that he had received on an upcoming Yadkin
Valley Education Summit, and he is planning on attending on behalf of
Chair Eldon Edwards
asked for public comments. No comments were
received.
Commissioner
Commissioner
Chair Eldon Edwards
stated that no action was taken during closed session.
Being no further
business, Chair Eldon Edwards made a motion to adjourn the meeting at
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk to the Board
Attest:
Eldon Edwards
Chairman
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A
FINANCING AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED
BY NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 160A-20
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners
Alleghany County, North Carolina passed a resolution named Resolution
Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Approval of a Financing Agreement
Authorized by North Carolina General Statute 160A-20 on January 3, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the following finding of fact
should read as follows on said approved resolution:
6.
The increase in
taxes necessary to meet the sums to fall due under the proposed contract will
be $0.0146 per $100 valuation and is not deemed to be excessive.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of Commissioners of Alleghany County, North Carolina, that this
resolution be forwarded to the North Carolina Local Government Commission for
the
Adopted this the 7th day of
February, 2005.
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Alleghany County, North Carolina,
meeting this the 7th day of February 2005 that:
Section
I. The following amounts are hereby appropriated
to be expended in the Administration Building Capital Project Fund for the life
of the Project:
Construction $ 1,239,100
Architect
Fees 101,000
Contingency 109,900
$ 1,450,000
Section
II. It is estimated that the following
revenues will be available in the Administration Building Capital Project Fund
for the life of the Project:
Loan
Proceeds $ 1,450,000
Adopted
this the 7th day of February, 2005