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020419February 4, 2019 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the 1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Darrell Frye, David Allen, Kenny Kidd, Maxton McDowell and Hope Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, and Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco. Chaplain Michael Mabe from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Special Recognitions Chairman Frye recognized Randolph County's 2401h anniversary of the original charter date in 1779 on February 26tH Commissioner McDowell recognized his last living aunt, Allene Loflin McDowell, as a Centenarian on January 17, 2019. She was unable to attend. Public Comment Period Pursuant to [N.C.G.S. § 153A-52.1], Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure. MiMi Cooper, 203 Albert Martin Rd., Franklinville, spoke of her close proximity to the CCG Range and Training Complex. She said that there had be a competition over the weekend and all she heard was rapid gunfire all day long. She said she and her neighbors are not against gun ownership or use but want this facility to be properly zoned. She urged the Commissioners to continue following the case closely for a resolution. Bill McAnulty, 2995 Shaw St., Asheboro, on behalf of the Randolph County Board of Elections, thanked the Commissioners for the new facility that will house the Elections Department. He said the facility would allow them to have voting, office space and adequate storage space that they were previously lacking. Alan Ferguson, 4794 Troy Smith Rd., Liberty, said he was speaking regarding agenda item VI. E., the easement requested by the City of Greensboro for water and sewer on the Megasite property. He checked in Guilford County records to see if any other requests had been filed. He did not find any but did find that there were some imminent domain filings against some Randolph County residents. He said he hoped that would give the Commissioners more information than they had previously. David Stansfield, 2905 Bethel Church Rd., Climax, President and Veterinary Medical Officer for the Randolph County SPCA and a representative at the state level for the Humane Society, spoke about rabies and its serious nature in animals. He said 4000 cases of rabies in wildlife and about 400 in dogs and cats were reported in the US in 2017. The raccoon is the host in our area and curious pets could get bitten. He said education is key. The SPCA and Humane Society have been active in the schools teaching responsible pet ownership. He stated that a clinic on Saturday had 118 pets vaccinated against rabies and he was pleased to help those owners who wouldn't have been able to afford it. Consent Agenda Chairman Frye stated that the Consent Agenda had been amended to remove item F. Reappoint Rodney Dietrich to the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended, as follows: • approve Board of Commissioners minutes from regular meeting of 117119 and special meeting of 1114119; • appoint Hope Haywood as the Commissioner Liaison to the Randolph County Healthy Communities Coalition; • reappoint Debbie Pike to the Randolph County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee; • reappoint Phyllis Bell to the Randolph County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee; • reappoint Mack Tolbert and Mary Clark and appoint Dana Crisco to the Randolph County EMS Peer Review Committee; • appoint Lt. Col. Steve Myers, Julia Bowman, and Hope Haywood and reappoint Jared Byrd, Donovan Davis, Jimmy Maness, Bryan Davis, and Mandy Shields to the Randolph County Local Emergency Planning Committee; • appoint Dana Crisco to the Randolph County Public Facilities Corporation to fill the unexpired term ofAmanda Varner; • adopt Resolution appointing Kim Heiner as a County Plat Review Officer; • approve Budget Amendment for ES Cancer Center Donation ($4,292), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #33 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $4,292 Appropriations Increase Decrease Emergency Services $4,292 • approve Budget Amendment for Juvenile Day Reporting Center ($88, 000), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #34 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $88,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Juvenile Day Reporting Center $88,000 • approve Budget Amendment 91 for the 2016 Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool Project ($455, 000), as follows: Grant Project Ordinance 2016 Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP) - #1 Revenues Increase Decrease ESFRLP $455,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Project Delivery and Other Fees $130,000 Rehabilitation $325,000 approve Budget Amendment for Social Services Allocation Adjustment ($115,541), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #35 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $115,541 Appropriations Increase Decrease Social Services $115,541 approve Budget Amendment for Public Health ($6,450), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #36 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $6,450 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Health $6,450 approve Budget Amendment for Homeland Security Grant Program ($40, 000), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #37 Revenues Increase Decrease Restricted Intergovernmental $40,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Emergency Services $40,000 approve Budget Amendment for Mobile Library Project ($15, 000), as follows: 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #38 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $15,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Public Library $15,000 Randolph County Fire Service Advisory Council Update Chief of Emergency Services Donovan Davis gave an update on the first year of meetings of the Randolph County Fire Service Council. He said the council had been created as an objective in the Strategic Plan. He gave overviews of the report. Chief Davis said the majority of the departments had been participating regularly and as required by the adopted bylaws. Only one department (Bennett) had failed to participate in the council meetings as required by the adopted by-laws. Notification was sent via mail to the President of the Bennett Fire Department Board of Directors and to the Chief of the Bennett Fire Department following the October 18, 2018 meeting. Bennett is now sending a representative to the meetings. Chief Davis stated that he recognizes each department for milestones achieved. The CPR Saves program was started four years ago. At that time CPR Saves were between 3-5% for all departments. He said now their percentage of CPR Saves is 36-43% effective. He identified two fire departments that had 50 years of service; Westside and East Side. Next, he reported on the Communications Committee. Fire Chief Gary McGee has been leading the committee since being selected as chair in June 2017. The issues they worked to resolve were: • Safety information sent by text page to responding departments, along with additional text pages regarding active fires, and CPR in progress calls. Progress has been made in this area as additional information is being sent to departments via text. • Completed all fire department response plans in the county. • Communication issues near the Randleman area, and the need for an additional tower in that area to improve communication where there is none. Estimated cost to add a tower in this area is between $1.3 to $1.5 million. This is a significant concern of the committee members. Chairman Frye asked what the process was to get that started. Chief Davis said that some preliminary work had been done to see where would be the best location and said it was determined that an area near Providence Grove High School was identified. He mentioned that the state would not provide funding even though it was their equipment on the tower. Commissioner Allen asked how tall the tower would be. Chief Davis said that no taller than 200 feet tall. • Changed the unit numbering system for fire apparatus and personnel for consistency. • Reviewed calls that are dispatched over three minutes after the call is received. This is an on-going issue with improvement noted. • Since the last report (2017), dispatch time has improved to 1 minute 31 seconds. • The VHF paging system's end -of -life is rapidly approaching. This is the main infrastructure to page fire departments through towers located across the county. Although we have other means of communications, this system is critical in notifying fire departments for emergency response. Loss of this system may affect fire department homeowner insurance ratings. The estimated cost for replacement will be in the neighborhood of $500,000. This is a significant concern of the committee members. The Recruitment and Retention Committee gained one new member; Firefighter Matt Hunt from Westside Fire Department. Matt currently serves as the committee's chairperson. The committee compiled information gathered in 2017 and in 2018 and came up with a mission statement along with numerous incentive and promotion ideas all of which are listed below: Mission Statement—"To cultivate the public's awareness, respect, appreciation, and support of volunteer emergency services." Information Needed • Financial Impact Study of the benefit of volunteer fire service members in Randolph County—Demonstrate to county leaders, businesses, and the general public what it would cost if we lost the volunteer fire and rescue services we currently have. • Survey of current volunteers—Why they volunteer, what motivates them to volunteer and what keeps them interested in volunteering. Incentive Ideas • Randolph Community College Tuition Incentive Plan—Need to research what other Community Colleges have provided around the Country then start the plans to meet with RCC. • VIP (Volunteer Incentive Plan) discounts with local businesses—Across the Country, many Chambers of Commerce have worked with their volunteers to provide this incentive. • Randolph County Tax Incentive Plan—Start researching the program and to see what other Counties have been able to establish. Promotion Ideas • Citizens Fire Academy (Model from what Sheriff's Dept. currently has) • Jr. Fire Academy (Model from what Sheriff's Dept. has and Guil-Rand's Summer Camp Concept) • Use of local radio and newspaper for volunteerism ads • Print ads for local business display and "Message Boards" Training for Volunteer Leadership • Leadership Academy (NFA - Leadership Series, Shaping the Future, Training Ops for small and rural Depts., Safety Officer) • Company Officers Academy (NFA - Preparation for Initial Company Operations (PICO) Decision Making for the Company Officer (DMICO) NFA Strategies & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (STICO) The Fire Protection Contract Committee was formed at the January 25th council meeting. Committee members are Chief Brian Causey, Chief Kyle Dixon, Chief Matt Talbott, Randolph County Associate Attorney Aimee Scotton and Fire Marshal Erik Beard. The purpose of the committee is to review the fire protection service contracts between the County and the Fire Departments. The committee met seven times during 2018 and completed the first draft of the new contract. The draft will be presented to the council for consideration at the January 2019 meeting. The proposed contract will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for consideration in April or May of 2019. Chairman Frye asked if Bennett was in violation of anything. Chief Davis said they were not in violation but had been attending the Chatham County meeting which fell on the same night as the Randolph County meeting. They are now sending a representative to Randolph County. Child Fatality Prevention/Community Child Protection Team Annual Report Public Health Director Susan Hayes and Social Services Director Tracie Murphy, in accordance with NCGS 143-576.1(a)(2), gave annual reports of the Child Fatality Prevention/Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) that included recommendations for systems improvements that may prevent child fatalities in Randolph County. Child Fatality Prevention Team Ms. Hayes said the purpose of the Child Fatality Prevention Team is to review the deaths of all Randolph County children. The review is to determine if system problems exist that contributed in any way to the delay of or lack of services that might have prevented the death. If gaps exist, the team works to improve/add services that will prevent problems for families in the future. There were 24 child deaths reviewed. There were nine deaths from perinatal conditions, two deaths from congenital -birth defects, three accidental deaths (asphyxiation, unspecified threat to breathing) and nine ill-defined or unspecified causes. Ms. Hayes said the team made the following recommendation: 1. Address Safe Sleep — Continue to provide safe sleep education and awareness throughout the county. Increase access to safe sleep resources by providing Pack `n Play cribs for at risk families through grant funds. 2. Address Car Seat Safety — Widen the reach of car seat safety education throughout the county. Increase access to age and weight appropriate car seats by providing car seats through grant funds for at risk families. 3. Child Fatality Team Education — To increase the knowledge of the Child Fatality Team regarding: ■ Effective reviews -natural death of infants ■ Safe Sleep education provided to team members ■ Community resource education -The Village of Barnabus; agencies represented by team members ■ Medical Examiner's role for child fatalities provided by Charles Reeder, Randolph County Medical Examiner Chairman Frye asked what unspecified causes would have been. Ms. Hayes said the cases weren't categorized but could include cancer or natural causes. Community Allen questioned why perinatal deaths were so high. Ms. Hayes explained that this number could contain stillbirths, babies who died in utero, or infants less than seven days old. Chairman Frye asked if poor health of the mother contributed to it. Ms. Hayes said these particular cases did not involve lack of prenatal care. Community Child Protection Team Ms. Murphy said the purpose of the Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) is to identify systemic deficiencies in child welfare services or resources. Once identified, teams develop strategies to address the gaps in the child welfare system within the county. The CCPT reviewed eleven cases during the past year (January 2018 -December 2018). There were five substance abuse cases, three mental health issues, two domestic violence, two sexual abuse, and one improper supervision case. The CCPT team review identified the following gaps and recommendations: • Limited substance abuse treatment centers: CCPT recommended utilizing neighboring counties. • Mental health services for low income families are limited: CCPT recommended looking into more intensive in-home preservation. • Domestic violence: CCPT recommended continuing to utilize the Family Crisis Center's domestic violence program and support groups. • Increase public awareness about conditions that impact child welfare and improve protection within the community: CCPT recommended continuous community education with law enforcement, school system, daycare centers, medical professionals, mental health facilities and churches. Action steps taken by DSS: • To increase public awareness, DSS has developed a high impact flyer and informational flyer that clearly communicates how Randolph County children are affected and how they can help. These flyers continue to be distributed throughout the county. • To address the communication gap between DSS and 911 Communications, each department sponsored an on sight visit to discuss and educate the other department of the process and protocol of their agency. DSS has added another Child Protective Services Intake Social Worker to answer calls coming in on the child abuse hotline. DSS has also added a private emergency phone line to be used only by 911 Communications when the main child abuse line is busy. • DSS held a community wide Child Abuse Prevention Forum. This was open to community agency leaders in an effort to educate and engage our community on child abuse, neglect and dependency. Ms. Murphy stated that, to date, the State Division of Social Services has not conducted any Intensive Fatality Reviews. Commissioner Haywood asked if Ms. Murphy could provide the Commissioners with flyers that were distributed. Ms. Murphy said she would send it to them. 2019 Countywide Reappraisal of Real Property Update Tax Assessor Debra Hill provided an update on the reappraisal and showed some comparisons from past years. She explained the different approaches to valuation, exemptions, deferments, and appeals. With the 2019 reappraisal of real property, approximately 72% of property increased, 12% did not change, and 16% decreased in value. Commissioner McDowell asked if there would be people asking for their property value to be increased. Ms. Hill said that 2014 values were based on sales during the great recession. Now that the economy has recovered, many owners will see their values increase. Mr. Morgan asked when the new values would be on the GIS system. Ms. Hill said they would be live on the website on February 20tH Approval of Health Department Fees Public Health Director Susan Hayes asked the Commissioners to approve two new fees and one fee that was accidently left off the fee schedule in June 2018. The fees were as follows: Kyleena (new IUD) J7296 $1287.00 This is a new option for clinic patients. Medicaid reimburses $909.83. TB Skin Tests placed elsewhere LU125 $ 10.00 This fee involves TB skin tests that were provided somewhere else, but the patient comes to the Health department to have the test read. Depo Provera administration only 96372 $ 30.00 This fee was inadvertently left off of the fee schedule for this year. On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Health department fee changes, as presented. Grant Easement for Water/Sewer to the City of Greensboro Paxton Arthurs, County Engineer, presented the request of the City of Greensboro for an easement for water and sewer on County owned property at the Megasite. He explained that some of the DOT right of ways would be used. The property in question is on Julian Airport Road. Commissioner Allen asked why the Railroad was not asked for easements. Mr. Arthurs said he thought the DOT right of way would be used along the property owned by the Railroad. Chairman Frye said they did want to get water and sewer on the site. Commissioner Allen said the easement was permanent on the property. Mr. Arthurs said it was a very small amount of land compared to the site. It is only .6 acres of land. Commissioner Kidd asked Ben Morgan, County Attorney, if having the easement would cause a problem with transferring ownership in the future. Mr. Morgan said the agreement says that the County, the Railroad and the Foundation would have to share the utilities if a buyer is not found. Commissioner Allen said he did not want to inhibit the use of the land in the future. He did not understand why, without an end user, this needed to be done now. Mr. Arthurs stated that while an end user was being sought, the City of Greensboro wanted to get as much of the work complete as possible. Chairman Frye said that not having these lines was keeping end users from coming to see the site. Commissioner Kidd said that is what he understood from Kevin Franklin at the Economic Development Corporation. Commissioner McDowell asked for clarification on the line in question on the County property. Mr. Arthurs said it would be for sewer. Commissioner Kidd asked why the right of way could not be used for all of the sewer line. Mr. Arthurs explained that the topography and width of property did not allow for it in the areas they are wanting to use on County property. Commissioner McDowell asked why the City of Greensboro is asking us to give them the property. Chairman Frye responded that the City is spending $19 million to put the lines in. Mr. Arthurs said cost of the land calculated to $2000. Commissioner McDowell stated that for transparency, citizens should know the cost. Chairman Frye stated that he is working with a citizen who has a business in Randolph County who currently buys water from the City of Greensboro. He and the business owner are meeting with the City of Greensboro to ask for a spur on the business owner's property to access the water more easily than he does now. Commissioner Allen asked about the use of land for the water easements. Mr. Arthurs said that there was a wider DOT right of way along those properties. Commissioner Kidd stated that the reason the County was being asked for easements was that other owners' property would not be affected due to the DOT right of way being used for the project. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted 3-2 with Allen and McDowell opposing to approve granting right of way for water/sewer to the City of Greensboro for County Megasite Parcels. Approval of Ordinance Prohibiting Use of Tobacco on Local Government Grounds and in Local Government Buildings and Vehicles Public Health Director Susan Hayes stated that she had been in meetings discussing the opposition of some of the municipalities to this ordinance being mandatory for their locations as well as County government buildings and grounds. She said that if the Commissioners would agree to allow the Board of Health and the Health department to change the language of the rule for municipalities to adopt or not adopt the rule within their municipalities. Commissioner Haywood explained how passionate she was for the wellness initiatives and spoke of how the County insurance was so low. She wanted to continue addressing wellness in the county. Chairman Frye reminded the Commissioners that General Assembly sent the ruling to the Counties. This ordinance is the only ordinance that the County Board of Health has to bring to the Commissioners. Commissioner Haywood asked about signage if the municipalities opt in. Ms. Hayes said she no longer has a resource for the signs with these changes. Those municipalities that opt in would have to provide their own signage. Commissioner Allen expressed his frustration that this process continued to be pushed back. He said "this is a no brainer" and that in 2010, the state eliminated the use of tobacco in restaurants and bars. On motion of Kidd, seconded by Frye, voted 4-1 with Haywood opposing to request the Board of Health consider allowing municipalities to opt in or out of the proposed Ordinance with the exception of County owned or operated buildings and property within municipalities. CCG Ranee and Training Complex, LLC. Update County Attorney Ben Morgan said he met with Judge Long during the Civil term in regards to the zoning appeal filed by CCG Range and Training Complex, LLC. Judge Long said that a new hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board is not necessary. Mr. Morgan said he amended the order and provided updated information to opposing council. A hearing will be scheduled in front of a visiting Superior Court Judge. Mr. Morgan said he understood that the case was not moving as fast as the neighbors would like, but it is moving forward. Adoption of Asheboro School Renovations Capital Project Ordinance Finance Officer Will Massie said in order to account for all costs related to the various elementary and middle school renovation projects requested by the Asheboro City Board of Education, a multi-year capital project fund should be established, separate from the General Fund. G.S. 159-13.2 states "a project ordinance authorizes all appropriations necessary for the completion of the project and neither it nor any part of it need be readopted in any subsequent fiscal year." Mr. Massie said estimated project costs are around $2.5 million, but the design of the various projects will need to be initiated. The County can Finance project design initially through a transfer from the General Fund. Future revenues and expenses will be budgeted as the project develops. On motion of Allen, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Asheboro School Renovations Capital Project Ordinance and the associated Budget Amendment #39 ($500,000), as follows: BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners that, pursuant to section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes ofNorth Carolina, the following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted. - Section 1. The Asheboro City Board of Education has requested improvements to various elementary and middle schools, primarily HVAC and kitchen upgrades. Section 2. The officers of Randolph County are hereby authorized to proceed with the capital project in accordance with all General Statutes ofNorth Carolina and within terms of the contracts approved by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners. Section 3. The following amounts are appropriated for expenditures for the capital project: Professional Fees $ 500,000 TOTAL: $ 500, 000 Section 4. The following amounts are anticipated to be available to complete this capital project: Transfer from General Fund $ 500,00 TOTAL: $ 500, 000 Section 5. The Finance Officer is hereby directed to maintain within the Capital Project Fund sufficient specific detailed accounting records to satisfy the requirements of General Statutes ofNorth Carolina. Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Fund for the purpose of making payments as due. Reimbursement should be made in an orderly and timely manner. Any advances between fiscal years must be approved by the Board of Commissioners. Section 7. This Capital Project Ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of the Randolph County Commissioners and after adoption copies of this Ordinance shall be filed with the finance officer, the budget officer, and the clerk to the board. Section 8. This Capital Project Ordinance is adopted on February 4, 2019 and shall continue in effect until the project is completed. 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund -Budget Amendment #39 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $500,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Transfer to Asheboro School Renovations Capital Project $500,000 - 7:00 p.m. Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Meeting Schedule Finance Officer Will Massie presented the FY 19-20 proposed budget meeting schedule. Tuesday, May 28 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. 6:40 - 7:00 p.m. 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. 7:20 - 7:40 p.m. 7:40 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6 6:00-8:00 p.m Proposed Budget Presentations Proposed County Budget Asheboro City Schools Randolph County Schools Randolph Community College Sandhills Mental Health County Department Presentations All County Departments Monday, June 10 Public Input 4:00 — 4:30 p.m. Community Agencies Requesting Financial Assistance 4:30 — 6:00 p.m. Fire Department Presentations 6:30 p.m. Public Hearing on the County Budget Monday, June 17 Budget Adoption 6:00 p.m. Approve Close-out Budget Amendments for FY 18-19 Capital Improvement Plan Review Capital Project Schedule for 2019-20 2019-20 Budget Adoption Adopt Fire District Property Tax Rates Adopt School District Property Tax Rates Adopt County Fee Schedules Discussion of Manager's Proposed 2019-20 Budget Adoption of Final County Budget and County Property Tax Rate On motion of Kidd, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to approve the FY 2019- 2020 Budget Meeting Schedule. Approval of Audit Contract for 2019 Finance Officer Will Massie said federal and state laws require a local government's annual audit to encompass testing of both financial statements and legal compliance, thus making it a specialized service. The County has historically maintained a lasting relationship with its independent audit firm, resulting in better service and a more efficient audit. Cherry Bekaert LLP, which has an office in Asheboro, has served as the County's independent auditors since 2005. The County has been pleased with the level of service provided. The proposed base audit fee for the 2019 fiscal year remains $59,000, which includes the audit of the Tourism Development Authority. Due to changes for a federal and state Single Audit, there are contingent fees if they must audit more than four major programs ($3,000 for each additional program). In 2018, there were a total of seven major programs that were tested. I have compared this fee with other counties our size and consider it reasonable. Mr. Massie stated there are some significant changes in the Single Audit component of the audit, which are tests for compliance with federal and state grant requirements. In the past, the State Auditor's Office relied upon the testing conducted by local county auditors to form an opinion on the State's compliance. From now on, the State Auditor will request separate agreed upon procedures to test certain grant programs, on a sample basis. Some years the County may be asked to contract for these services, which would be a separate contract. On motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2019 Audit Contract in the amount of $59, 000 with Cherry Bekaert LLP for the audit of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. County Manager's Update County Manager Hal Johnson said he wanted to brag on the County and the Wellness Coalition. Commissioner Hope Haywood was made the Commissioner Liaison to the Coalition. He said that Cathryn Davis, Risk Manager, offered another component to the Coalition with Risk Awareness. She has been doing outreach in the community on this subject and had been featured in the newspaper in an article. He said that the Fire Service Advisory Council came out of the Strategic Plan and opened a line of communication among the fire departments. Commissioners Update Chairman Frye listed the NCACC's legislative goals as follows: 1. Seek legislation, funding, and other efforts to expand digital infrastructure/broadband capability to the unserved and under -served areas and residents of the state. 2. Seek additional revenue sources, including a statewide bond and lottery proceeds, to equitably address statewide public school and community college capital challenges. 3. Support efforts to preserve and expand the existing local revenue base of counties and authorize local option revenue sources already given to any other jurisdiction to all counties. Oppose efforts to divert to the state, fees or taxes currently allocated to the counties or to erode existing county revenue streams. 4. Support provision of state resources to ensure county ability to provide essential public health, behavioral health and social services, with specific consideration to the challenges of incarcerated persons, the continued county role in behavioral health governance, and programs addressing substance use disorder, throughout Medicaid transformation. 5. Seek legislation to repeal the statutory authority under N.C. Gen. Stat. 115C -431(c) that allows a local school board to file suit against a county board of commissioners over appropriations to the local board of education's capital outlay fund. Closed Session At 7:56 p.m., on motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, condition of appointment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee, pursuant to [NCGS 143-318.1 ] (a) (6)J. Regular Session Resumed At 8:29, the Board returned to regular session. Personnel Matters On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to increase County Manager Hal Johnson's salary to $153, 000, effective February 1, 2019. Adjournment At 8:30, on motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen Kenny Kidd Hope Haywood Maxton McDowell Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board