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050817May 8, 2017—Special Meeting Strategic Planning Implementation Team's Recommendations for Program Funding The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in special session at 6:00 p.m. in the 1909 Randolph County Historic Courthouse Meeting Room, 145 Worth Street, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Allen, Haywood, Kidd and McDowell were present. Commissioner Frye was absent. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson; Assistant County Manager/Finance Officer Will Massie; County Attorney Ben Morgan; Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board and Dana Crisco, Deputy Clerk to the Board. Chairman Allen explained the purpose of the meeting was to consider funding for project recommendations from the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee to address some goals and strategies established in the Strategic Plan. He said the Commissioners designated the 2016- 2017 lease payment from Waste Management to be used in a unique way and implement some of the recommendations from the Strategic Plan in order to do some special things for the County. Golden LEAF Grant- Pathways to Prosperity County Manager Hal Johnson said the Board approved the submission of project applications to the Golden LEAF Foundation in the fall of 2016. He then asked Randolph Community College (RCC) President Dr. Bob Shackleford to update the Board on their application. Dr. Bob Shackleford informed the Board that the Pathways to Prosperity – Workforce Development Project, which had been submitted to the Golden LEAF Foundation, had been approved for the $1,200,000 grant. This program gives a seamless pathway for students to go from high school to RCC or into industries in the community. Randleman High School is currently the only high school with the advanced manufacturing program. With this funding, the advanced manufacturing program will be added to Eastern Randolph High School and Asheboro High School as well as providing an upgrade to the equipment at Randleman High School and RCC. This will increase the student count studying advanced manufacturing to around 500 in the county. He reminded them that the County will have to provide a 20% match of $240,000. This would also come from the earmarked monies that the Commissioners had the foresight to put aside for projects. Chairman Allen stated that advanced manufacturing is in high demand and his employer is always looking for trained employees. Establishment of a Randolph County Child Advocacy Center Under Randolph County Family Crisis Center Director of the Randolph County Family Crisis Center (FCC) Dare Spicer said the Randolph County Family Crisis Center was established in 1978. The Family Crisis Center along with a multidisciplinary team comprised of members from the Randolph County Sheriffs Office, the Asheboro City Police Department, the Randleman Police Department, the Archdale Police Department, the Randolph County Department of Social Services, the District Attorney's Office, 5/8/17 Randolph Counseling, and Randolph Health Pediatrics has worked diligently over the last couple of years to address the issue of child sexual abuse in this county. She said Randolph County needs a Child Advocacy Center where children that have been sexually abused can receive services at one location from all agencies involved in the investigation and recovery process. Sexually abused children living in Randolph County will receive medical exams, forensic exams, evidence -based therapy, as well as supportive services at the Children's Advocacy Center. Currently these children must be taken to Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston or UNC in Chapel Hill for evaluations and this can take weeks. The lack of a local Children's Advocacy Center hinders prosecution and a continuum of care for children and families affected. The development of the Randolph County Children's Advocacy Center will provide a local place for these children and their families to receive timely comprehensive care. Not having a local center increases community costs and has proven to be inefficient. From July - December of 2016 there were 75 child sexual abuse cases reported in Randolph County. The FCC has funding for personnel salaries for two years, equipment, and other operating costs for this project from the Governors' Crime Commission. In addition, they have a building centrally located that needs renovating. S.E. Trogdon and Sons has estimated the total costs for the renovation at $175,000. The City of Asheboro and the City of Archdale have both pledged funding for this capital project. Ms. Spicer's initial request for this project was $50,000. However, after hearing the request, the Implementation Committee suggested and approved recommending that the Randolph County Children's Advocacy Center receive $100,000. On behalf of the multi -disciplinary team, Ms. Spicer requested $100,000 to aid in the building renovation for the Randolph County Children's Advocacy Center. District Attorney Andy Gregson then spoke in support of the Children's Advocacy Center saying that these are the most complex and difficult cases the courts deal with. Often the best evidence they have are the initial forensics which have to be conducted in a specific way and with great care toward the victim. Much of the investigation has to be audio and video recorded and they have been unhappy with the quality of what they have received lately. He said it is a specialized service that they have had to farm out to other centers. Mr. Gregson commented that a lot of work had to be done by FCC and the multidisciplinary team to receive the accreditation required before they could get to this point. Ms. Spicer added that the financial burden to a family for traveling a great distance to receive ongoing care is often a reason children go untreated. Obtaining an appointment in a timely manner has sometimes been an issue. She said having a specialized center with everything in one place will improve the chances of helping a child and prosecuting a criminal. Chairman Allen inquired about the extent of renovations. Ms. Spicer said specialized recording and medical equipment will become part of specific rooms. The basement area will be remodeled to add additional treatment or interview areas. Chairman Allen agreed that more convenient and timely help would benefit the citizens. Mr. Gregson stated that it would definitely help the court system in their prosecution efforts of these type cases. Countywide Health Assessment to Improve Access to Healthcare 5/8/17 Public Health Director Susan Hayes stated that access to healthcare impacts overall physical, social and mental health status; prevention of disease; and quality of life. It also prevents death and disability, improves life expectancy, and positively impacts the health of a community. She said they know factors such as transportation, education, health disparities, and the costs of care/insurance influence access to health and wellness. But they need to know who, what, where, when and why so that access can be improved for the community. Access to healthcare was identified as the top objective for public health during the strategic planning process. Ms. Hayes said that according to the 2017 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps report, Randolph ranks 59 out of 100 counties in NC regarding healthcare access and 24,310 of our citizens are uninsured. Approximately 40-50% of those may qualify for Medicaid. Many won't qualify because they earn too much or not enough. Many may not be able to afford insurance elsewhere. In Randolph County the ratio of primary care physicians is 1:2,340 citizens, dentists 1:3,480 and mental health providers is 1:1,130. The Department of Public Health plans to perform a county -wide assessment aimed at improved access to healthcare for uninsured and underinsured residents of Randolph County. She requested $50,000 to commission this study to assess our citizens' ability to access healthcare in Randolph County. Chairman Allen commented that we can't fix anything if we don't know the details of the problem and what needs to be fixed. Implementation of an Evidence Based Model to Address Opiate Addiction and Overdose Prevention in Randolph County Public Health Director Susan Hayes said Randolph County is in the midst of an overdose epidemic driven by prescription opioids such as oxycodone and heroin. She said the Randolph County Strategic Plan addressed mental health crisis interventions, substance abuse, and addiction. The first goal was to save lives from suicides, overdoses and homicides that are a result of mental health, substance abuse and/or addiction conditions. An Opioid Community Collaborative was established in February 2017 to address the problem. They are committed to work together to identify evidence based opioid misuse and overdose prevention strategies to affect change and reduce overdose incidences and death. She said a group met last week to look at the staggering statistics for Randolph County and have begun to discuss ways to address the issues. Heroin deaths have been increasing rapidly since 2010. She said there are enough prescription opioids given in Randolph County that every resident would have 87.4 pills. There were 30 overdose deaths in Randolph County in 2016. Ms. Hayes requested $100,000 for the Health Department to implement evidence based strategies identified by the Opioid Community Coalition to impact opiate addiction and overdose. Some of the identified strategies are medical provider education, prevention education for providers and families, harm reduction strategies, community education and access to healthcare for those affected. Chairman Allen asked how the Sandhills Facility Based Crisis Center would fit into this. Ms. Hayes said the facility will certainly help since part of the problem is not having access to treatment. 5/8/17 Commissioner Haywood stated that if those 87 pills were 10 mg each, a patient would definitely be hooked if he took them all. Often users go to the streets when their access dries up and they look for other sources such as heroin that is often cheaper. "Somewhere in that process, if he doesn't get some help, he is dead." Commissioner Haywood said we have to do a better job educating the public of the dangers of opioids. He said we also need to be concerned with another drug called tramadol, sold under the brand name Ultram, that is also a controlled substance and addictive. Commissioner Haywood said he is thankful for the available funds to put toward trying to make a difference and educating our citizens. Stepping Up Initiative - Randolph County Government and Sheriffs Office County Manager Hal Johnson stated that Randolph County's recently completed Strategic Planning process highlighted issues impacting mental health crisis intervention, substance abuse, and addiction as social threads that ran through almost all issues that would impact the public's health, safety, and well-being. For many years, detention facilities (jails) across the nation have been used as mental health and substance abuse holding centers. While not purposefully, many individuals in need of mental health and substance abuse care often commit crimes due to their inability to control their actions often as a direct result of a lack of medication and treatment options and/or suitable community resource supports for this special needs population. Many of these individuals are repeat offenders as they enter the criminal justice system and detention facilities. Their crimes, usually misdemeanor in nature, are usually repeat nuisance type charges. While not by design, these individuals place a tremendous strain on the entire criminal justice system with particular emphasis on impacts to jails and courts. The Stepping Up Initiative is a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties and was a featured topic at the August 2016 meeting of the NC Association of County Commissioners. In NC, almost 40 counties have joined the initiative. He said one of the largest Stepping Up summits to be held in North Carolina is scheduled for May 91h at the McKinnon Center, Raleigh. Attending this summit to represent the County will be the County's Risk Manager Cathryn Davis and Col. Ed Blair, Sheriff's Office. Also attending will be retired County elected official Ann Shaw who is a crisis intervention coordinator and mental health volunteer. The end goal of a successful Stepping Up program is to reduce the number of persons with mental illnesses in a county jail. The challenge of a Stepping Up program is to have a well - operating criminal justice system that is able to effectively identify people with mental illnesses who come into the jail and then have options available to ensure that only the people who need to be in the jail are detained there. Intervention prior to incarceration and connection with needed services is essential to success. The first challenge in establishing a Randolph County Stepping Up program is to have a clear and accurate understanding of the prevalence of mental illnesses and other behavioral health disorders within our Randolph County jail population. Having this baseline data will highlight where the best opportunities exist to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in the 5/8/17 jail. The baseline data will also help to provide benchmarks against which progress can be measured. Mr. Johnson said he and Sheriff Robert Graves are requesting funding in the amount of $25,000 that would enable Randolph County to commission professional studies and recommendations concerning a Stepping Up program initiative for the Randolph County jail and related agencies. Commissioner Haywood asked that the County and the Implementation Committee look at a way to partner with Sandhills to enlarge the program they are developing at the Daymark Building on Walker Avenue or to partner with another private agency to increase the number of beds to address mental health issues in Randolph County. "There will not be enough space for the needs the County currently has." Mr. Johnson said this study will zero in on local numbers and needs. H. Clay Presnell Park Access Initiative Town of Seagrove Seagrove Mayor David Fernandez said he was honored to be a part of the well-being committee during strategic planning efforts. Mayor Fernandez said the H. Clay Presnell Park is a 46 -acre premier public recreational facility in southern Randolph County and is located inside the city limits of Seagrove. It is used by residents of Randolph, Moore and Montgomery counties. It has baseball fields, soccer fields, a picnic shelter, concession stand, children's playground, walking trails, camping sites, and restrooms. It took over seven years to build at an expense of over $500,000 and was completed in 2004. Since the park was built, the Town of Seagrove (228 citizens) has struggled to find the funds to adequately maintain the park. The Town has contracted with local baseball and soccer organizations to use the park in exchange for the upkeep of the fields. The rest of the park has diminished and fallen in disrepair. The walking trail is gravel and much of it has washed away. He said only two swings remain hanging from a swing set in the playground area. Parking area for fields are just red clay dirt and extremely muddy when it rains. He displayed pictures of the facility. He said a cloud of dust hangs over the whole park when cars enter or exit the gravel entrance road that runs the length of the park. He explained that some teams have refused to play in the park because of the dust. Therefore, their first priority is to pave the road into the park which would allow access to the entire park. They wish to gravel the parking lot areas and also repair and expand the walking trails and children's play area. They would then move on to repairing and upgrading the camping sites. The construction of an amphitheater is also on their wish list. Mayor Fernandez said Seagrove is well positioned for a performing arts venue in Randolph County. He said that when you look at the arts in Randolph County, an art corridor has been created on its own with the Arts Guild, the pottery festivals, the NC Pottery Center/Museum, Carolina Bronze with their sculpture walk around their lake, and Starworks is a little further down the road. These have an economic impact on the county bringing people in and getting them to stay. He said he is excited to plan for having a venue like an outdoor amphitheater that would only enhance the economic impact of the park. 5/8/17 Mayor Fernandez estimated the renovation budget and the construction of an amphitheater to be $275,500 but is asking for $100,000 from the County. The Seagrove Board has approved the expenditure of three years of their Powell fund allotment ($30,000). They have received a Randolph Health grant of $10,000 designated for the improvement of the playground. Local Boy Scouts have committed to renovate the camping sites. Mayor Fernandez had also contacted the Presnell Foundation, who originally donated the property. Unfortunately, their grant cycle is not open until the fall but their Board of Directors met recently and voted to endorse the project (amount yet to be determined). He said the pottery festivals will be in need of an event location since Sapona Plastics bought the Lucks plant and the park would be a viable option. Mayor Fernandez requested a $100,000 allocation to get started on these projects that would boost the economy not just in Seagrove but in Randolph County. Chairman Allen asked if there is a plan to maintain the facility once renovations are complete. Mayor Fernandez said the playground equipment would have a lifetime contract for maintenance and repairs that will be worked into their budget. He said they are in the process of negotiations with organizations that use the facility to help with maintenance. Commissioner McDowell said the amphitheater would be great for the region. He asked about seating capacity. Mayor Fernandez said based on construction estimates they have room for up to 3,000 people which includes lawn seating for blankets in the upper areas. The initial phase would include a stage and have 300-500 permanent seats. It could then be expanded upward as needed. The facility would be handicapped accessible with weather suitable construction that would take very little maintenance. Commissioner McDowell asked about the timing of the projects and Mayor Fernandez said they would have to go through the bid process on projects but as soon as those are complete they could begin. Creekside Park City of Archdale Archdale City Manager Zeb Holden said Archdale maintains Creekside Park, a 100+ acre park which is utilized regionally for amenities such as playgrounds, disc golf, youth and adult athletics, senior programming, tennis/basketball courts, and an elaborate greenway system. Over the years, Creekside Park has earned a reputation for providing quality recreational programming and regional events, including a premier Fourth of July fireworks festival each year. The park has an aging playground facility due for an update. They are applying for a $700,000 grant to update a larger playground in the park but seeking funding from the County to update the smaller one. They proposed a recreational "all -play" project that achieves several objectives set forth in the Strategic Plan. They will remove this smaller playground and replace it with an all-inclusive facility that could be enjoyed by children of all abilities. This playground would look inviting to all children, but will be different because wheelchair ramps and accessible play features will be seamlessly integrated. Mr. Holden said they talked with local schools about the idea and there isn't a facility in the area where they can take children with special needs to play. It would have a pour and play 5/8/17 surface ,ramps for easy access and items to stimulate senses. It is an underserved population in the community. He referred to the Randolph County Strategic Plan that calls for improved recreational amenity access for all our citizens. This is an important objective because it contributes to the quality of life of our county's residents. By promoting active and healthy lifestyles for our youth, it helps address childhood obesity. By offering a local option, residents will not have to travel well outside of the County to find an all-inclusive play facility; a new facility would address the needs of this underserved population. By providing recreational amenities, value is added to our economic development potential as companies consider locating in Randolph County. The playground facility being proposed is expected to cost approximately $206,000. Mr. Holden proposed to utilize Strategic Plan Implementation funding and asked the County to fund $100,000. The City of Archdale would fund the other half. Mr. Holden said the County is to be commended for not only taking the initiative to follow through with the Strategic Plan but to implement solutions to those issues. Chairman Allen also asked Mr. Holden if Archdale had a plan in place to maintain the facility and Mr. Holden replied that the City of Archdale has five full-time maintenance staff employees that look after Creekside Park. Deep River Trail Coalition Mary Joan Pugh, Deep River Trail Task Force Chair, spoke on behalf of the Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and gave a brief history of the project stating that in 1997, when the TDA was created, several areas were designated as tourist development areas and one was the Deep River corridor because it was recognized for the potential to become very attractive. The State of North Carolina established the Deep River State Trail as part of the state park system in 2007 but did not provide designated funds for its development. The trail is intended to provide natural resource protection, recreation opportunities, and public health benefits across central North Carolina including Randolph County. The Deep River State Trail is one of only three state trails in NC. It is unique in the fact that it is both a greenway (land) and a blueway (paddle). In June of 2015, a Task Force was created by the TDA to create a report on the trail project. One of the outcomes was to do the conceptual plan for the trail and where crossings would be on this 15 -mile, six section trail. The Deep River Trail Sandy Creek Bridge project will connect two sections of the state -designated Deep River State Trail in the communities of Franklinville and Ramseur creating a continuous segment of more than two miles or 13% of the trail distance between Randleman and Ramseur. They also recommended two bridges to connect the trail. The first one, Sandy Creek Crossing, is vital to development of the Deep River State Trail in Randolph County. Ms. Pugh said there is an old railroad bed that is part of the Deep River State Trail and is referred to as the rail trail. It runs from Ramseur to Sandy Creek and then from Sandy Creek into Franklinville and its downtown park. She said the park now has an anchor, Faith Rock, a designated historic County landmark. It has been bought by the Piedmont Land Conservancy and they are working on an easement to the Town of Franklinville where a trail already exists. 5/8/17 Ms. Pugh said the Deep River Trail Sandy Creek Bridge will connect the trails to add to the County's recreation inventory, an important aspect of economic development efforts, and provide another way to improve community health. She said trails are positive stimuli for local economies and people look for areas with recreational activities. The Deep River Trail will make Randolph County an even more desirable place to live and give citizens a way to get outdoors. She said the key to connecting the trail for a three-mile stretch is the bridge over Sandy Creek. Ms. Pugh gave an update on the other parts of the trail. Randleman has completed two sections and is working on a third section of the Trail. Franklinville is working on a grant to connect to those segments. She said a recent meeting with the County and Waste Management was had to discuss installing the trail in the 300' buffer of the river of the two mile segment that runs along the landfill property. She said the Task Force is requesting $75,000 to advertise and secure an engineering firm for design of the Sandy Creek bridge crossing, abutments, environmental documentation and permitting. They would like to set aside a portion (up to $25,000) of the funding as match for a private foundation or public funding request to complete construction of the bridge. Franklinville Mayor Perry Connor said this is a great project for Randolph County and looked forward to seeing the linkage between other municipalities. The sections from Cedar Falls to Ramseur require three bridges and will take some time. Getting started will push the completion of the whole segment. City of Randleman Planner Greg Patton, who also serves on the Task Force, was present in support of the request. Commissioner McDowell asked about the match funds she mentioned. Ms. Pugh explained they could use the funds for leverage to obtain additional grant funds. Randolph Community College (RCC): Developing a Healthcare Coaching Program Elbert Lassiter, RCC Vice President for Workforce Development & Continuing Education, said RCC has been developing the Healthcare Coach Program for the past year with input from several local and state public health professionals and certified coaches. He said the Strategic Plan featured two goals associated with this effort: to improve access to health and wellness by reducing barriers and to increase education for residents related to healthcare. The Randolph Hospital had also provided feedback via healthcare summits held in 2016 that support this program and RCC's healthcare advisory committees also support this program offering. RCC's program will be accredited and meet the instructional requirements of the Center for Credentialing and Education's (CCE) Board Certified Coach. RCC will begin the accreditation process with the National Consortium for Credentialing Health and Wellness Coaches for the program later this year. 5/8/17 Mr. Lassiter explained they had been working on the program for over a year and it would begin with a 120 -hour foundational course called the Fundamentals of Community Health Coaching and anticipate it starting in the summer of 2017. He stated that this program also helps economic development because healthcare coaches are employed in numerous capacities including private health consultation firms, hospitals, insurance companies, faith -based organizations, and large employers. These individuals work as advocates to support health plans set by a trained and licensed health professional on tasks such as properly taking medication, undergoing treatment regimes, following weight loss plans, and maintaining active lifestyles. These individuals are a benefit to companies by helping employees be healthier and in turn saving the company money. RCC is seeking funding of $8,900 for the following: • Scholarships for 20 students to attend the 120 -hour class ($180 registration fee x 20 students) $3,600 • Instructor costs (120 hours x $30/hour) $3,600 • Books and materials ($60 x 20) $1,200 • Course development $500 • RCC will provide in-kind support for marketing the program Mr. Lassiter said RCC would be the only community college in the system with this program. Chairman Allen said he can say that health coaching does help and has helped him improve his health. Regional Coordinated Area Transportation System (RCATS) Community Connectivity Plan Martha Ogburn, Director of the Randolph County Senior Adults Association (RCSAA), said RCATS operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. They have 17 vans that are dedicated to Randolph County. The vans pick up passengers (called "subscription riders") in the morning going to senior centers, vocational rehab facilities, RCC compensatory education programs, adult day care programs, and various other programs. The van drivers are busy the first two to three hours of the day. Then there is a two to three hour window where drivers can go and pick up the "on demand riders" that have made a reservation to go to a medical appointment or to pick up supplies. RCATS is unable to reach too far out into the county for those types of needs because of the time available. She said there are a lot of calls from citizens who live out in the county that need to get to a medical appointment and back or those that need to get to and from a job location. Ms. Ogburn said they are maxed out on the funding that they have and unable to put more drivers in seat time. Ms. Ogburn stated that the adopted 2016 Randolph County Strategic Plan identified access to public transportation as a key contributor to the well-being of the Randolph County community and cited example strategies for expanding that access. These strategies included evaluating transit options and needs through agency and governmental planning, exploring options to leverage and match state and federal funding sources, and working with transportation providers to ensure citizens have access to work, court, medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores and other necessities. She said the release of the County Strategic Plan comes at a time when 5/8/17 local municipalities are also pledging their support for efforts to increase connectivity within the County. The North Carolina Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division (PTD) provides grants management, planning support, and oversight duties for sub -recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5311 rural transit funds in the state and provides planning assistance, including guidance and funding. RCATS recently petitioned PTD to expedite the timeframe of their next Community Connectivity Plan study. Originally scheduled for 2020, the study will now begin in July 2017 and commence in FY2018 and will be conducted by RLS and Associates of Raleigh. The expected cost of the project is between $45,000 and $50,000 and requires a 10% local funding participation. As Randolph County's options for expansion are identified and prioritized through the study, additional work outside PTD's proposed scope of work will likely be needed and would be funded 100% on the local level. The PTD study will evaluate the current performance and service trend analysis, they will do stakeholder/rider and community surveys, review the current asset management plan, make recommendations for any enhancements that are needed, develop a service and connectivity plan to identify primary hours of transit need, identify where the origins are and where they want to go, identify the unmet demands based on demographics and ridership trends, help develop a five-year financial plan, teach how to access and qualify for additional DOT funding, and help identify the strategies they can use in order to accomplish adding services they are not currently providing. Ms. Ogburn asked for a 10% local match of $4,500 to get the initial study started. She said that the Piedmont Triad Rural Planning Organization recently released information on projects funded under Prioritization 4.0 funding. Included in that list is the provision of two expansion vehicles (one for Montgomery County and one for Randolph) granted for RCATS. A 10% local funding participation is required. The budgeted cost per vehicle is $70,000 to get it on the road. There is a 10% match required or $7,000 for this item. She said the Cities of Asheboro and Archdale have pledged their support for ongoing funding of the programs and she asked the County to pledge its support for the programs and any expenses to get them where they need to be. Ms. Ogburn said the completion of the Community Connectivity Plan study and the acquisition of RCATS expansion vehicles are valuable contributions to these efforts and she requested $50,000 in support. Ms. Ogburn said although the grant matches only total $11,500, they envision the rest of the requested funds to be used for any other studies that may be needed beyond the PTD studies. These may have to be funded 100%. Funds may also be needed as a match to other grants to see the projects through. Discussion and Action Chairman Allen said he wanted the taxpayers to know that there would be a process the County will follow in order to be accountable for the funds that are disbursed for any requests approved. Chairman Allen stated that although Commissioner Frye was absent due to the death of a friend, he wanted to let everyone know that he heard all the presentations during the Implementation Committee review and fully supports each, including the additional money for 5/8/17 the Child Advocacy project, and feels they each will have a positive impact all across the County. Commissioner Haywood wanted to know when the funds would be disbursed. Finance Officer Will Massie said $402,800 was set aside in the Health and Well -Being Reserve Fund for implementing projects associated with health, safety and well-being goals of the Strategic Plan. The requests total $608,900 which is over the allocation set aside. Mr. Massie said projects would likely require reimbursement at different times so some may not be needed until next year. Mr. Massie said the Board will also need to make a decision on use of the 2017-2018 allocation from the Waste Management lease during the budget process. Chairman Allen asked when the allocation from Waste Management would come and Mr. Massie stated it would be July. Chairman Allen said he doesn't think all of the reimbursements will be needed in the next six weeks. Mr. Massie replied that the reimbursement process will take some time and that will give the County time to make some decisions. County Manager Hal Johnson explained that monies from the lease payment were split 40% ($402,800) for economic development, 20% ($201,400) for workforce development and the 40% ($402,800) for health and well-being. The split was to show that the County supported each of those areas. The economic development funds and workforce development funds are managed within the Economic Development Reserve Fund and monies can be transferred into the Health and Well -Being Reserve Fund. He said the Board can make a budget adjustment to the funds, if needed. Chairman Allen said the funds are there and can be moved if and when needed. Commissioner McDowell said he agreed with Mr. Massie that funds would be expended at different times and stated that the County would be fine and could address additional funding and the Waste Management allocation in the next budget. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to accept the recommendations of the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee and approve the funding amounts requested by each entity and authorize the County Manager's office to administer reimbursement and reporting guidelines related to the grants. Adjournment At 7:48 p.m., on motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. David Allen, Chairman Stan Haywood Kenny Kidd Amanda Varner, Clerk to the Board Maxton McDowell 5/8/17