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 and welcomed everyone.
Commissioner
Chair
Eldon Edwards stated that the annual report for the Sparta-Alleghany Volunteer
Fire Department needs to be removed from this agenda.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the amended agenda for this
AGENDA
Motion on Agenda for
February 20, 2006 meeting
Motion on Minutes for
RE: Voting Machines
RE: Tax Releases & Refunds
RE:
CDBG Property Purchase
RE:
Ropes Course
RE: Community Child Protection Team Annual Report
Income Maintenance Caseworker New Hire
Training
1. Solid Waste Transportation &
Recycling Contracts
2. Manager’s Meeting Briefing
3. CJPP Budget Amendment
4.
5. Cost Savings Contract
6. Joint Meeting with Board of
Education
7.
8. Other Business
9. Public Comments—30 minutes
10. Closed Session—NCGS 143-318.11 (a)
(4)—economic development
NCGS
143-318.11 (a) (6)—personnel
11. Adjourn
Commissioner
Karen
Fender, Elections Director, came before the Board to present the contract and
grant acceptance agreement for the new voting machines. She stated that the final costs to
Commissioner
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the documents and budget amendment
General Fund #23 in the amount of $142,790.
Commissioner
Mary
Walker, Tax Administrator, presented the January 2006 real property requests in
the amount of $2,901.47 for refunds and $2,295.50 for releases.
Commissioner
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to approve the January 2006 automobile requests in the amount of $369.66
for refunds and $1,470.43 for releases.
Commissioner
Mary Walker presented a letter from
Mr. Upright regarding a discovery that was completed for a dwelling located on
his property. She explained that his
concern is about the late listing penalties because he didn’t realize he hadn’t
paid taxes on the dwelling. She read
NCGS 105-312 about the Board’s options.
She stated that prior boards have never made any adjustments. She explained the difference between NCGS
105-312 and 105-380.
Commissioner Warren Taylor and Mary
Walker discussed new tax software to show more information on the tax bill.
Commissioner
Mary Walker stated that the burden
of proof is on the taxpayer. She further
stated that everyone should check their property record card.
Commissioner Warren Taylor and Mary
Walker discussed these things could be taken care of during the Board of
Equalization and Review. She stated that
the appeal timeline is 30 days after a discovery is made.
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mary Walker presented a vehicle
appeal for a Ford Taurus. She stated
that this vehicle has a salvage title, and she is recommending the value be at
$1,000.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the Tax Administrator’s recommendation
of $1,000. Commissioner
Mary
Walker talked about a commercial solid waste bill for Jack Rollins from
2001. She stated that he hasn’t paid the
bill because he wasn’t sure if it belonged to him. She explained that the bill was generated
from the remodeling of a house into office space on
Karen
McGrady stated that the tickets go back to 2000, and Melvin Coe verified who
signed the tickets for that job.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor, Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Ken Richardson asked about money spent before the grant cycle will be the
responsibility of the County.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor seconded Commissioner Herndon’s motion to approve the safety
items and allow the pool to open this season.
Commissioner
Ken Richardson asked if the motion was for the full amount.
Commissioner
The
Board voted on the motion on the floor.
Vote 4:0.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the purchase contract for the property.
Commissioner
Glen
Wing reviewed the forms, rules and regulations for the ropes course. He stated that he is ready to start
construction as soon as permission can be granted.
Chair
Eldon Edwards and Glen Wing discussed the impact to the area, the lay of the
land, daytime activity, and the course will be subject to weather conditions.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor asked if the scheduling will go through the recreation
department.
Commissioner
Ken Richardson made a motion to approve the ropes course. Commissioner
Sandy Ashley, Social Services Director,
presented the annual report from the Child Protection Team/Child Fatality
Prevention Team. She gave an overview of
the teams’ actions. She reviewed the
gaps and deficiencies and how to address these problems.
Commissioner
Commissioner
Sandy
Ashley mentioned that she gave the Board a list of the current membership for
the teams.
Chair
Eldon Edwards thanked
Sandy
Ashley informed the Board about three awards child protection services received
for 2004-2005. She explained each award.
Sandy
Ashley told the Board that
Commissioner
Ken Richardson made a motion to approve the request to overlap positions in
March. Commissioner
Commissioner
The
Board of Commissioners talked about there is a more security with a three-year
contract.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the three-year option with Allied Waste
(BFI). Commissioner Ken Richardson
seconded the motion. Vote 4:0.
Commissioner
Ken Richardson gave the Board an update on the Medicaid relief. He explained that he attended the NCACC
steering committee last Tuesday. He
stated larger counties oppose this action, there were more representatives from
the larger counties at the meeting and the vote was to not recommend the sales
tax option. He explained that the full
Board of Directors decided to not vote on the matter. He further explained discussions on the
Medicaid issue and sales tax.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #21 in the
amount of $2,300 for CJPP. Commissioner
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve budget amendment General Fund #23 in the
amount of $109,500 for the Jail medical expenses. Commissioner Ken Richardson seconded the
motion. Vote 4:0.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor and County Manager
Commissioner
Ken Richardson made a motion to approve the contract with Bob Segal with the
exception of the
Chair
Eldon Edwards stated that he had spoken to Charles Joines about a meeting with
the School Board. He further stated that
they could meet on March 13 at
Commissioner
Warren Taylor made a motion to approve the project ordinance for
Chair
Eldon Edwards mentioned a letter he received from the Partnership for Children
requesting a Commissioner or appointee to fill the vacancy on their board.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor stated that he will try to go to the meetings.
Chair
Eldon Edwards stated his appreciation.
Chair
Eldon Edwards made a motion to approve Warren Taylor to serve on the
Partnership for Children board. Commissioner
Ken Richardson seconded the motion. Vote
4:0.
Chair
Eldon Edwards talked about the eminent domain issue that has been discussed.
Commissioner
Ken Richardson stated that he understands that it may not be introduced in the
short session but probably would be introduced in the 2007 session.
Commissioner
Warren Taylor talked about recent action regarding BB&T and eminent domain
and other lending institutions following BB&T.
Commissioner
Commissioner
Warren Taylor and Commissioner
Chair
Eldon Edwards asked for further public comments. None were received.
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to enter into closed session at
The Board of Commissioners took a
brief recess at
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a
motion to adjourn the closed session at
Chair Eldon Edwards stated no action
was taken during closed session.
Being no further business,
Commissioner Warren Taylor made a motion to adjourn the meeting at
Commissioner
Commissioner Ken Richardson stated
the Board of Commissioners must come up with the final version.
Commissioner
Respectfully
Submitted,
Clerk to the Board
Attest:
Eldon Edwards
Chairman
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Alleghany County, North Carolina,
meeting this the 20th day of February, 2006 that:
Section
I. The following amounts are hereby
appropriated to be expended in the Sparta Elementary School Capital Project
Fund for the life of the Project:
Construction $ 1,654,400
Architect
Fees
99,264
Furniture/Technology
90,266
Contingency 106,070
$ 1,950,000
Section
II. It is estimated that the following
revenues will be available in the Sparta Elementary School Capital Project Fund
for the life of the Project:
Loan
Proceeds $ 1,950,000
Adopted this the 20th day of February, 2006.