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061812June 18, 2012 The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met at 6:00 p.m. for a special budget session in the Meeting Room of the 1909 Historic Courthouse, 145 Worth St., Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Holmes, Frye, Kemp, Haywood and Lanier were present. Chairman Holmes announced that the following item had been added to the agenda: Request to Approve a 3 -Yr. Agreement with Election Systems & Software for Voting Equipment Maintenance Melissa Johnson Approval of 3 -Year Contract for Maintenance of Voting Equipment Melissa Johnson, Elections Director, said that per NC General Statute 163-165.9 Section (b) 2, each county board of elections is required to maintain license and maintenance agreements necessary to maintain the warranty of its voting system. In the past, the State Board of Elections has provided funding from a Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant to fund these county hardware and software maintenance agreements. However, unless the state provides matching funds, this federal HAVA funding will expire on July 1, 2012. As of July 1, Randolph County will be responsible for costs associated with maintenance of our voting equipment. Therefore, the Randolph County Board of Elections must enter into a new contract for annual preventive maintenance of our hardware, software and firmware by June 30. The only company with technicians certified to provide this required annual maintenance is Election Systems & Software (ES&S), the same company that developed our current voting equipment. The County Board of Elections is recommending a three-year agreement with ES&S to reduce the annual cost of voting equipment maintenance. The State Board of Elections is predicting that Counties may be required to purchase new voting equipment within four to five years; therefore, a five-year agreement is not recommended. The three-year agreement will mean a cost of $42,441.95 per year for three years. Aimee Scotton, Associate County Attorney, said that the contract specifies a "hold harmless" provision in the event that the equipment is no longer certified by federal and/or state authorities for use in our county. Commissioner Kemp asked why our local board of elections is recommending a three-year contract, rather than a one-year term. Ms. Johnson said that a three-year contract would save the County about $2,000 per year. On motion of Kemp, seconded by Frye, the Board voted unanimously to approve a three-year agreement with Elections Systems and Software for voting equipment maintenance, at a cost of $42,441.95 per year, as requested. Budget Amendments for FY 2011-2012 Close-out Chairman Holmes announced that no budget amendments are needed to close out the current fiscal year. Adoption of Departmental Fee Schedules On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to adopt all departmental fee schedules, as follows: 1. Ambulance (No requested change) 2. Building, Electrical & Plumbing Permits (No requested change) 3. Solid Waste Facilit� Iipping Fees (No requested change) 4. Health (No requested change.) Approval of School Tax Rates On motion of Kemp, seconded by Lanier, the Board voted unanimously to set the Asheboro City Schools District Supplemental tax rate at $0.1385. On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to set the Archdale - Trinity Schools District Supplemental tax rate at $0.09. Approval of Rural Fire Protection Tax Districts and Fire Protection Service Districts Tax Rates On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted 4-1, with Lanier opposing, to approve fire tax rates, as follows: Bennett at 7¢, Fairgrove at 8¢ and Guil-Rand Fire Service District at 12¢. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-1, with Lanier opposing, to set the tax rate for Climax Fire Service District at 12¢. Commissioner Kemp made a motion to set Eastside's tax rate at 10¢. Vice Chair Frye seconded the motion. Following discussion, each Commissioner withdrew his motion. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted 4-1, with Lanier opposing, to approve Franklinville's tax rate at 10¢. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted 4-1, with Lanier opposing, to set Westside's tax rate at 10¢. Commissioner Kemp made a motion to set Eastside's tax rate at 10¢. Chairman Holmes seconded the motion. Following discussion, each Commissioner withdrew his motion. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Frye, the Board voted 4-1, with Lanier opposing, to set Eastside's tax rate at 9¢. On motion of Frye, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to set the following fire tax rates: Coleridge 7.3¢, Farmer 7.5¢, Julian 10¢, Level Cross 10¢, Northeast 9¢, Randleman 10¢, Seagrove 10¢, Sophia 10¢, Southwest 10¢, Staley 10¢, Tabernacle 10¢, and Ulah 610. On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board voted unanimously to set the tax rates for the Climax and Guil-Rand Rural Fire Protection Tax Districts at $0.00. Discussion and Adoption of FY 12-13 Budget and Budget Ordinance All Board members expressed their thoughts about the impact that the poor economy is having on citizens and expressed regret that County employees would not be receiving raises for the fourth straight year, especially in light of the fact that their frugalness and sacrifices have been major factors in how the County has maintained its property tax rate. However, there are many pressing needs that will have to be addressed soon that will necessitate a property tax increase, such as ambulance/bases in the southern portions of the county, an upgraded 911 Center, needs for the Sheriff's Department and the school systems. On motion of Frye, seconded by Kemp, the Board unanimously adopted the FY 2012-2013 Budget Ordinance (which follows), as proposed by the Manager, but with the following changes: • Set the Ad Valorem tax rate at 58.601$100 valuation (unchanged from last year) Chan, -es to Proposed Expenditures: • Allocation of a deputy position (Grade 163) at Sheriff's Office in the legal division (including all necessary equipment) @ . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . $84,694 • Allocation of a clerical position (sworn officer Grade 163) at Sheriff's Office @ . $52,344 • Upgrading a part-time maintenance position (Grade 162) at Sheriff's Office to full-time @. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,726 • Appropriation of $13,220 to fund the operating expenses of the Day Reporting Center for two months until state funding is obtained : . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,220 • Approval of 40 hours additional vacation leave for full-time employees, eff. 711112 @ $0 Chan, -es to Proposed Revenues and Other Financin,- Sources: • Reduced Ad Valorem Property Tax Revenues by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($1,374,408) • Increased Appropriated Fund Balance @ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,549,392 Totals: 2012-2013 Proposed Budget .................. $111,899,955 Commissioner Changes ....................... $ 174,984 Total Final Adopted 2012-2013 Budget: $112,074,939 RANDOLPH COUNTY Budget Ordinance Fiscal Year 2012-13 Be It Ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, North Carolina: Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund of Randolph County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: General Government: Governing Body $ 139,363 Administration 2,921,738 Information Technology 1,525,700 Tax 2,095,611 Elections 402,430 Register of deeds 687,604 Public Buildings 2,272,275 Public Safety Sheriff 15,088,667 Emergency Services 5,785,455 Building Inspections 670,956 Day Reporting Center 805,835 Other Public Safety Appropriations 246,134 Economic and Physical Development: 939,973 Planning and Zoning 598,663 Cooperative Extension Service 463,865 Soil and Water Conservation 181,519 Other Economic and Physical Development Appropriations 1,390,463 Environmental Protection: 5,752,884 Public Works 2,647,574 Human Services: Public Health 5,425,583 Social Services 18,610,487 Veteran Services 87,233 Child Support Enforcement 811,337 Other Human Services Appropriations 2,400,012 Cultural and Recreational: Public Library 1,818,677 Other Cultural and Recreational Appropriations 20,000 Education 27,592,041 Debt Service 15,141,717 Other Financing Uses: Interfund Transfers Out 2,244,000 Total $112,074,939 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Ad Valorem Property Taxes $ 59,248,792 Local Option Sales Taxes 16,524,000 Other Taxes 1,305,000 Unrestricted Intergovernmental 445,000 Restricted Intergovernmental 18,048,534 Permits and Fees 939,973 Sales and Services 9,176,199 Investment Earnings 160,000 Miscellaneous 474,557 Other Financing Sources: Appropriated Fund Balance 5,752,884 Interfund Transfers In - Total $112,074,939 Section 3. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Emergency Telephone System Fund of Randolph County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 E-911 System Total $ 454,122 It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Emergency Telephone System Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: NC 911 Board Distributions Investment Earnings Appropriated Fund Balance $ 397,993 2,000 54,129 Total $ 454,122 The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Landfill Closure Fund of Randolph County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Solid Waste Management $ 186,500 It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Landfill Closure Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Investment Earnings $23,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 163,500 Total $ 186,500 The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Fire Districts Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Tax Distributions $ 7,067,782 It is estimated that the following Fire District revenues will be available during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Ad Valorem Property Taxes $ 7,067,782 The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Water Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Purchase of Water $ 1,850,000 It is estimated that the following Water revenues will be available during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013: Bulk Sale of Water $ 1,850,000 Section 11. There is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, a County -wide tax rate of $ 0.586 per $100 valuation of estimated taxable property situated in the County. The ad valorem tax is based on a total estimated property valuation of $10,100,000,000, with an expected collection rate of 97.2%. Section 12. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, there is hereby levied in the County of Randolph a dog license fee at the rate of $3.50 per dog. Section 13. There is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, the following School District tax rates per $100 valuation of estimated taxable property situated in the special district. These levies are for the purpose of raising revenues to supplement school programs within each respective district. Fire District Net Valuation Tax Rate Estimated Approved Asheboro School District $ 2,164,099,299 $ 0.1385 Archdale -Trinity School District $ 2,281,067,069 $ 0.0900 Section 14. There is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, the following tax rates for Rural Fire Protection Districts, per $100 valuation of estimated taxable property situated in the special district. These levies are for the purpose of raising revenues for fire protection within each respective district. Rural Fire Protection District Net Valuation Tax Rate Estimated Approved Bennett Fire District $ 39,253,856 0.070 Climax Fire District $ 459,989,238 0.000 Coleridge Fire District $ 237,841,928 0.073 Eastside Fire District $ 456,879,154 0.090 Fairgrove Fire District $ 378,423,577 0.080 Farmer Fire District $ 208,972,875 0.075 Franklinville Fire District $ 473,234,019 0.100 Gull -Rand Fire District $ 1,996,962,651 0.000 Julian Fire District $ 85,817,179 0.100 Level Cross Fire District $ 221,098,811 0.100 Northeast Fire District $ 130,060,842 0.090 Randleman Fire District $ 237,467,404 0.100 Seagrove Fire District $ 194,488,523 0.100 Sophia Fire District $ 128,099,637 0.100 Southwest Fire District $ 83,002,474 0.100 Staley Fire District $ 155,799,816 0.100 Section 15. There is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, the following tax rates for Service Districts for Fire Protection, per $100 valuation of estimated taxable property situated in the special district. These levies are for the purpose of raising revenues for fire protection within each respective district. Tabernacle Fire District $ 344,865,066 0.100 Ulah Fire District $ 554,777,982 Climax Fire District 0.061 Westside Fire District $ 657,028,907 Gull -Rand Fire District 0.100 Section 15. There is hereby levied for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, the following tax rates for Service Districts for Fire Protection, per $100 valuation of estimated taxable property situated in the special district. These levies are for the purpose of raising revenues for fire protection within each respective district. Section 16. Pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute § 159-9, the County Manager is appointed to serve as Budget Officer. The County Manager and the Assistant County Manager, as his designee, are hereby authorized to transfer appropriations as contained herein under the following conditions: a. The Budget Officer, or his designee, may transfer amounts between line item expenditures within a department without limitation and without a report being required. b. The Budget Officer, or his designee, may not transfer amounts between departments of the General Fund or between funds, except as approved by the Board of County Commissioners in the Budget Ordinance, as amended. Section 17. The Budget Officer, or his designee, may make cash advances between funds for periods not to exceed one hundred eighty days without reporting to the Board of Commissioners. Any advances that extend beyond one hundred eighty days must be approved by the Board. All advances that will be outstanding at the end of the fiscal year must be approved by the Board. Section 18. Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County and furnished to the Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer for direction in the collection of revenues and the expenditure of amounts appropriated. Section 19. This Budget Ordinance will be effective on July 1, 2012. Upon motion of Commissioner Frye, seconded by Commissioner Kemp, the foregoing Budget was passed with the following vote: Ayes: Commissioner Darrell Frye Commissioner Stan Haywood Commissioner Harold Holmes Commissioner Phil Kemp Commissioner Arnold Lanier Noes: None Fire Service District Net Valuation Tax Rate Estimated Approved Climax Fire District $ 459,989,238 0.120 Gull -Rand Fire District $ 1,996,962,651 0.120 Section 16. Pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General Statute § 159-9, the County Manager is appointed to serve as Budget Officer. The County Manager and the Assistant County Manager, as his designee, are hereby authorized to transfer appropriations as contained herein under the following conditions: a. The Budget Officer, or his designee, may transfer amounts between line item expenditures within a department without limitation and without a report being required. b. The Budget Officer, or his designee, may not transfer amounts between departments of the General Fund or between funds, except as approved by the Board of County Commissioners in the Budget Ordinance, as amended. Section 17. The Budget Officer, or his designee, may make cash advances between funds for periods not to exceed one hundred eighty days without reporting to the Board of Commissioners. Any advances that extend beyond one hundred eighty days must be approved by the Board. All advances that will be outstanding at the end of the fiscal year must be approved by the Board. Section 18. Copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County and furnished to the Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer for direction in the collection of revenues and the expenditure of amounts appropriated. Section 19. This Budget Ordinance will be effective on July 1, 2012. Upon motion of Commissioner Frye, seconded by Commissioner Kemp, the foregoing Budget was passed with the following vote: Ayes: Commissioner Darrell Frye Commissioner Stan Haywood Commissioner Harold Holmes Commissioner Phil Kemp Commissioner Arnold Lanier Noes: None I, Cheryl A. Ivey, Clerk to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the governing body of Randolph County at a special meeting on June 18, 2012, a quorum being present. The 18th day of June, 2012. Clerk to the Board Commissioner Haywood insisted that the County begin a serious, in-depth study on the county's ambulance needs and how to pay for them, saying that prioritizing these needs is the most important step in determining the best solution. Also, the County may need to help some of the fire departments in purchasing the remaining VIPER radios needed in order to be fully compliant with the FCC's radio frequency narrow -banding mandate. Adjournment There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 7:18 p.m. J. Harold Holmes, Chairman Darrell L. Frye Phil Kemp Arnold Lanier Stan Haywood Cheryl Ivey, Clerk to the Board