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070819July 8, 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. Chairman Darrell Frye, Vice -Chairman David Allen, Commissioner Kenny Kidd, Commissioner Maxton McDowell and Commissioner Hope Haywood were present. Also present were County Manager Hal Johnson, Finance Officer Will Massie, County Attorney Ben Morgan, Clerk to the Board Dana Crisco, and Deputy Clerk to the Board Sarah Pack. Chaplain Michael Mabe from the Randolph County Sheriffs Office gave the invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Special Recognitions Jeffrey York, who was unable to be present, retired June 28th from Planning and Zoning with 21 years of service. Mr. York was honored by Jay Dale, Planning and Zoning Director, after which, Chairman Frye presented an engraved clock on behalf of the Board. Randolph County Departments recognized by the NCDOL for their outstanding safety record were recognized and presented with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Board. The following departments were recognized: • Randolph County Public Health — 1st year Gold Award • Randolph County Sheriff s Office — 1st year Gold Award • Randolph County General Services — 3rd year Gold Award (General Services includes all the following departments: Planning and Zoning, Building Inspections, Maintenance, Register of Deeds, Adult Day Reporting, Juvenile Day Reporting, Cooperative Extension, Soil and Water, Elections, Administration, Information Technology) • Randolph County Public Library — 4th year Gold Award • Randolph County Tax Department —5th year Gold Award • Randolph County DSS - 15th year Gold Award • Randolph County Public Works — 17th year Gold Award The Emergency Services department was awarded the American Heart Association's 2019 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Level Recognition Award for the fourth year. Emergency Services Chief Donovan Davis was presented a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Board. Will Massie, Finance Officer, won the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 30th year and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the 14th year. Mr. Massie was presented a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Board. Public Comment Period Pursuant to N.C_G_S. § 153A-52.1, Chairman Frye opened the floor for public comment and closed it after everyone wishing to speak had done so. County Attorney Ben Morgan read aloud the Public Comment Rules of Procedure. 7/8/19 Pamela Vuncannon, 824 Shannon Rd., Asheboro, thanked the Commissioners for their consideration and funding for changes to Animal Services in Randolph County. Nancy Moss, 229 Albert Martin Rd., Franklinville, expressed her frustration with the ongoing shooting and lack of resolution of the case against CCG Guns and Gear, LLC. Chairman Frye and County Attorney Ben Morgan agreed with Ms. Moss. Mr. Morgan explained that the case was in the hands of the Civil Court System. The case had been delayed again during the last session. The next Civil Session was scheduled for the week of August 5th He said he would keep everybody aware of any changes. Charme Blanchard, 1300 Branson Mill Rd., Pleasant Garden, said she was pleased with the outcome of the budget for Animal Services. She was at the meeting to learn more about the process for changes at Animal Services and work together for the best outcomes. She thanked the Commissioners for this change. Billy Hardin, 665 Logan Ln., Liberty, Chairman of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (EDC), thanked the Board for all they do for the EDC. He gave a brief update of the projects the EDC had worked on. Chairman Frye said that all the thanks did not go unnoticed and the Board appreciated it. Consent Agenda Chairman Frye noted a change that Item I: Approve Budget Amendment for K-9 Vests should have said it was for FY 19-20. On motion of Kidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, as follows: • approve regular meeting minutes of 613119 and special meeting minutes of 5128119, 616119, 6110119, and 6117119; • elect Chairman Frye as Voting Delegate for NCA CC Annual Conference in August • reappoint Allene Hunsucker to the Randolph County Adult Care Home Community Committee; • appoint Mary (Milli) Cooper to the Randolph County Social Services Board; • appoint Leah Burnette to the Randolph County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to replace Debbie McKenzie as Chief ofPolice Appointee; • appoint Jason Collins to the Liberty Planning and Zoning Board to replace Hal Kirkman who resigned; • approve Budeet Amendment #1 for P Card Encumbrances, as follows: 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #1 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $345,415 Appropriations Increase Decrease Administration $16,000 7/8/19 Information Technology $12,000 Tax $14,000 Elections $7,000 Register o Deeds $4,000 Public Buildings $148,000 Sheriff $28,700 Emergency Services $17,700 Building Inspections $3,500 Adult DRC $500 Juvenile DRC $3,000 Planning and Zoning $1,300 Cooperative Extension $8,715 Soil and Water $1,500 Public Works $2,000 Public Health $37,100 Social Services $15,500 Veterans Services $150 Child Support Services $1,000 Public Library $23,750 • approve Budget Amendment 92 for Hubbell Industries Building Reuse Grant Match, as follows: 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #2 Revenues Increase Decrease Transferfirom ED Reserve $3,125 Appropriations Increase Decrease Other Economic and Physical $3,125 Development • approve Bud-aet Amendment for K-9 Vests, as follows: 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #3 Revenues Increase Decrease Miscellaneous $2,394 Appropriations Increase Decrease Sheriff $2,394 • rates approval of Budget Amendments FY2018-2019 #58 and #3 for the Trinity Middle School Capital Project, as follows: Randolph County Schools Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #3 Revenues Increase Decrease Transferfirom General Fund $200,000 7/8/19 Appropriations Increase Decrease brau5jer to General Fund $200,000 2018-2019 Budget Ordinance General Fund—Budget Amendment #58 Revenues Increase Decrease Appropriated Fund Balance $200,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Transfer to Randolph County Schools Capital Project $200, 000 • rates approval of closure of the Shaw Building on July 29'h for maintenance; • approve correction of Family Planning Clinic fees. EDC Annual Funding Will Massie, Finance Officer, said Randolph County proposed to appropriate and expend County funds for economic development pursuant to Section 158-7.1 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The County intended appropriating Three Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($334,500.00) to the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to fund the EDC's mission of recruiting and retaining businesses to and in Randolph County. This amount includes funds for the operation of the EDC and for marketing and promotion of Randolph County. If approved, the County will fund this appropriation with available revenues set aside for this purpose in its FY2019-2020 Budget. The Board of County Commissioners believes this project will stimulate and stabilize the local economy and result in the creation of new, permanent jobs in the County. Chairman Frye opened the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. and closed it after hearing no comments. On motion ofKidd, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to approve the annual appropriation of $334, 500 in the FY2019-20 Budget for the EDC. Historic Landmark Preservation Commission (HLPC) Matters Mac Whatley, Chairman of the HLPC, gave the HLPC Annual Report to the Board. He said the HLPC started FY2018-2019 with its first Local Historic Landmark Designation since 2014, and ended it with a recommendation for another. There are now 21 Historic Landmarks with one pending, and 22 Cultural Heritage Sites. He stated that the first landmark designation this year was the 1839 Asheboro Female Academy. The Commission met on June 27, 2018, to recommend the Female Academy to the Asheboro City Council for designation; the City Council approved the designation on July 14, 2018. From the summary of the Landmark Designation Report, as follows: "The Asheboro Female Academy, opened in 1839 to offer formal education for girls in the region, is the oldest standing structure in Asheboro. Established in conjunction with a later male academy to address a dearth ofeducational opportunity in Randolph County, the school was organized and funded by prominent members of the community, 7/8/19 notably among them attorney and future North Carolina Governor Jonathan Worth. It was located on the southwest corner ofpresent-day Salisbury and Fayetteville streets. The Asheboro Male Academy opened nearby in 1842. "The Female Academy provided girls with a more expansive education than was generally available to young women in the era. Subjects taught included spelling, reading, grammar, geography, arithmetic, philosophy, rhetoric, needlework and music. Enrollment grew until the Civil War, when the both the female and male academies closed and served as a barracks for soldiers. Revived after the war, the academies operated under combined leadership. They remained the primary providers offormal education in Asheboro until the end of the 19th century, when the community recognized the need for public schools. The academies' trustees then helped lay the groundwork for the transition from private to public education. "After the Female Academy was closed, the property was acquired by W..J ArmfieId Jr., founder of the Bank of Randolph. The Female Academy building was used for storage and later converted to living quarters for servants. After Armfield's death in 1968, the building was given to the Randolph County Historical Society and moved to its present location at 1126 S. Park Street on property owned by the Asheboro City Schools. A restoration effort took place in the early 1970s that, while giving a sense of the original building and its purpose, was not historically accurate. The work, however, was sufficient to preserve the structure until a recent initiative underwritten by Trees NC, an Asheboro -based environmental organization, could restore the building to its original historical state for use as an interpretative historical experience for students and other community members. With work on the new restoration underway, the Female Academy was designated as a Local Cultural Heritage Site by the Randolph County Historic Landmark Preservation Commission on January 26, 2016. The exterior restoration is now complete. "Although the Female Academy does not sit on its original site, the painstaking and well -researched restoration by Trees NC has returned it to its original appearance and documented its high level oforiginality. The building is worthy oflandmark designation because it symbolizes the early stages of private education for girls in the region; because it represent an effort to educate girls beyond simply basic skills and the domestic arts; because it is Asheboro's oldest standing structure; because of the involvement of prominent local leaders; because of its architectural integrity; and because of its status as a bridge between an era of little formal schooling and the advent ofpublic education in Asheboro. It also stands as a testament to the commitment of the community, in different eras, to preserve and restore an important part ofAsheboro's history. "While the recently -undertaken restoration includes both the exterior and the interior of the Female Academy with some adjustments to the interior to make it habitable for interpretive educational use, the scope of this proposed landmark designation includes the exterior of the building only. " 7/8/19 Mr. Whatley said the Commission met on June 26, 2019, and voted to recommend landmark designation for the 1785-1800 William Coltrane House in New Market Township near the Guilford County line. This site is in the jurisdiction of Randolph County, so the recommendation will be forwarded to the Randolph County Board of Commissioners for final action. The house is the homestead established by the patriarch of the Coltrane family, and is Randolph County's oldest frame dwelling. From the summary of the Landmark Designation Report: "The William Coltrane House, built between 1785 and 1800, is the oldest known frame house still standing in Randolph County; one ofonly two remaining dwellings from the 18th century; and the county's only example of high style architectural tastes in an area that largely retained vernacular building traditions into the mid -19th Century. The house, ofmortise-and-tenon construction, features a hall -and parlorplan with two rooms on each floor heated by end chimneys. It is distinguished by the most significant Georgian -style interior trim known in the area, which may have been installed by the shop of Henry Macy, an important local cabinetmaker. Coltrane, a Scottish emigre, was a prosperous farmer, one of the county's early leading citizens, and patriarch of a prominentfamily that remained in the residence well into the 20th century. The Coltrane house is being proposed for designation as a Randolph County Historic Landmark because it is the county's only remaining example of a frame house from the 18th century; because its architectural and design elements were unique to the area even in its own period; because it uniquely represents the residence and lifestyle of a well-to- do Piedmont, North Carolina, farmer in the late 18th and early 19th centuries; and because of its association with Coltrane himself and several of his descendants, who were significant to the county's history. Although the house contains many fine and original interior features, this proposed designation covers only the exterior of the house proper and no other elements of the property. " Mr. Whatley mentioned that the HLPC meetings have been few and far between. Many worthy properties deserve recognition, but the Commission must now meet with private property owners who perceive both benefits and drawbacks to landmark designation. Moreover, the level of detail now sought by the State Historic Preservation Office in landmark designation reports requires a significant investment of time, copious research and a daunting level of expertise. Development of the Female Academy and Coltrane House reports each took more than a year. He said the Commission has continued its work and has continued preparing landmark designation reports for several historically significant sites. One, in particular, is the Enos Blair House, 1770-1780. Plans are being made to contact private owners of key properties that remain undesignated. Still under consideration are ways to recognize multiple linked historical places, such as sites in northeastern Randolph County associated with the colonial period and the War of the Regulation. Mr. Whatley requested that the Board set a Public Hearing for Local Landmark Designation of the William Coltrane House and suggested August 5, 2019, at a meeting starting at 6:00 p.m. On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to set a Public Hearing for Local Landmark Designation of the William Coltrane House for August 5, 2019, at a meeting starting at 6: 00 p.m. 7/8/19 Installation of Sheriffs Office Memorial Monument on County Property Sheriff Seabolt said the Sheriffs Office is requesting permission to install a fallen officer memorial monument outside of the Sheriff s Office to recognize those who have been lost in the line of duty. No funding is being requested for the memorial. He stated that Randolph County is one of a very few counties in North Carolina that do not have this type of memorial. He said it would be installed near the flag pole by the Sheriff s Office entrance. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to approve the installation of a Sheriff's Office Memorial Monument on County property. Proiect Safe Neighborhoods Update Rodney Trogdon, Project Safe Neighborhoods Coordinator, gave an update on the Project Safe Neighborhoods program implemented in January 2019. He said that he and Andy Gregson, District Attorney, had come up with six goals for the implementation process. 1. Obtain buy -in from all law enforcement in the county. 2. Establish a PSN Coordinator. 3. Identify and secure community assets for rehabilitation and re-entry solutions. 4. Train law enforcement in the requirements for cases against targeted individuals. 5. Establish a memorandum of understanding for the operation of the program. 6. Analyze the data to identify the individuals driving the county's violent crime. Mr. Trogdon stated that he had started in the Coordinator position in January. He had spoken to all law enforcement agencies by March and has met with some community partners. Those partners include Christian United Outreach Center (CUOC), Kiwanis, NCWORKS, Future of Workforce RCC, Archdale City Council, Asheboro City Council, and Liberty Town Counsel. He will continue to meet municipal leaders and other organizations that fit with this program. He had attended trainings to educate law enforcement about the program and its intended outcomes. In late June, he conducted a two day meeting with shareholders to analyze the initial data collected. A grant was also submitted in late June. Tax Assessor/Collector Matters Debra Hill, Tax Assessor/Collector, presented the collection settlement reports (real and personal property) for FY 2018-2019, as required by G.S.105-373, and stated the following highlights: The 2018-2019 overall collection percentage for all tax districts was 99.35% for real estate, business and individual personal property. The average statewide tax collection percentage from the Local Government Commission for annual taxes for 2018-2019 was 99.04%. 2018-2019 delinquent tax was $627,586. Total delinquent taxes for all years is $1,721,830. These amounts include $212,052 due to bankruptcy and $12,563 due to Property Tax Commission appeals that have not been finally adjudicated. 7/8/19 • The Registered Motor Vehicle collection percentage was 99.71%. This percentage is for the taxes collected in house for vehicles billed outside of Tag & Tax Together also known as Gap Billing. • The amount of discount given for early payment was $1,323,485. This represents 66.15% of annual taxes paid during the discount period. • The Minimal Tax amount released for $3.50 or less original principal amount tax bill was $5,357. • The total number of property tax bills for 2018-2019 was 97,763 and property taxes were paid on 151,746 registered motor vehicles at the time of tag renewal. The total number of Gap Bills was 3,955. • Total number of enforced collection legal actions between 7/1/2018 and 6/30/19 was 5,549. Of these, 2,170 were Bank Attachments, 3,375 were Wage Garnishments, and four were Monies attachments. • The Tax Department held two (2) tax foreclosure sales during this fiscal year with a total of twelve (12) properties sold. On motion of Haywood, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to accept the following collection settlement report for FY 2018-2019, as follows: Annual Settlement Report for Year Ending June 30, 2019 Report for All Districts Real. Individual. Business and Public Utilities Collections Current All Districts Beginning Balance Current $97,051,927 Public Utilities $2,936,248 Supplemental & Discoveries $1,602,884 Advertising Fee $18,075 Less Adjustments & Releases $1,572,389 Net Levy $100,036,745 Collections Current $99,390,771 99.35% Collection Rate Collections Delinquent $445,333 Total Collections $96,836,104 Total Ending Receivables $1,721,830 Registered Motor Vehicle Billing for 2018 $923 Additions $0 Less Adjustments & Releases $0 Net Levy $923 7/8/19 Collections Current $923 100% Collection Rate Collections Delinquent $12,639 Total Collections $13,562 Total Ending Receivables $908,259 Releases for Real, Individual, Business, Public Utilities & Re-istered Motor Vehicles Discount Releases $1,323,485 Less Than $3.50 Min. Bill $5,357 Releases & adjustments Current $243,547 Releases & adjustments Prior $20,966 Other Fees Collected Current Year Fee Collection $963,445 Prior Year Fee Collection $118,860 RMV Current Fee Collection $0 RMV Prior Fee Collection $16,680 2018 - 2019 Fiscal Year Delinquent List Real Estate $442,098 Individual Personal Property $127,359 Business Personal Property $58,122 Public Utility $8 TOTAL $627,586 A complete list of minimal taxes when the "total original principal amount is $3.50 or less" is available for inspection. The total amount as of July 1, 2019, is $5,357. Chairman Frye read Ms. Hill the Charge to Collect 2019-2020 Taxes, as follows: NCGS 105-321(b) CHARGE TO TAX COLLECTOR To Debra P. Hill, Tax Collector of the County of Randolph: You are hereby authorized, empowered and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of the County Assessor and in the tax records herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon all real property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Randolph, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require, and enable you to levy on and sell any real or personal property of such taxpayers, for and on account thereof, in accordance with law. Adoption of 2019-2020 Classification and Pay Plan 7/8/19 Jill Williams, Human Resources Director, presented the 2019-2020 Randolph County Classification Plan to be effective July 1, 2019. Pursuant to the Randolph County Employee Policies and Procedures Manual, and in order for Randolph County to be in compliance with the Office of State Human Resources requirements for filing the Pay Plan under G.S.126 provisions known as the State Human Resources Act, the approval of the Board is required. Pay ranges for all portions of the Plan, except Tourism Development Authority (TDA), are being increased 1.5% to reflect the 1.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that was approved at the June 17, 2019, Board of County Commissioners meeting with an effective date of July 1, 2019. The TDA portion of the Classification Plan is being increased by I% to reflect the I% COLA that was approved by the TDA Board on June 19, 2019, with an effective date of July 1, 2019. The complete Classification Plan consists of four (4) individual plans: General Employees, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services and Dentist. New for 2019, a fifth plan is being added for the Tourism Development Authority (TDA). This plan will allow the TDA to better manage the pay structure for all positions, but particularly those at the Visitors' Centers, which are subject to State funding. Classification titles for TDA positions were previously included in the General Employees' portion of the classification plan. The proposed plan includes the following changes: POSITION TITLES ADDED/REMOVED: Added: Accounting Specialist 11, Grade 120 Added: Animal Adoption Coordinator I, Grade 108 Added: Animal Adoption Coordinator II, Grade 109 Added: Animal Services Director, Grade 123 Added: Animal Shelter Coordinator I, Grade 108 Added: Animal Shelter Coordinator II, Grade 109 Added: Application Integration Manager, Grade 124 Added: Detention Substance Abuse Counselor, Grade 166 Added: Fire Inspector III, Grade 120 Added: GIS Planner, Grade 118 Added: Government Relations and Public Affairs Director, Grade 172 Added: Payroll Technician, Grade 115 Added: Public Health Technician, Grade 115 Added: Veteran Service Technician, Grade 111 Removed: Planning Information Specialist, Grade 115 GENERAL CLASSIFICATIONS WITH POSITION TITLE AND/OR GRADE CHANGES Current Classification Grade Recommended Classification Grade Assistant Veterans Services Officer 110 Assistant Veteran Service Officer 114 Application Development Manager 120 Application Integration Manager 124 EMT - Basic E113 Emergency Medical Technician El 13 EMT - Intermediate E114 Advanced Emergency Medical Technician E114 EMT -Paramedic El 15 Paramedic El 15 7/8/19 EMT -Paramedic Field Training E116 Paramedic Field Training Officer El 16 Officer 106 Tourism Information Counselor 306 Emergency Medical Services E118 Paramedic Crew Chief El 18 Paramedic Crew Chief 108 Tourism Marketing Coordinator 308 Emergency Medical Services E119 Paramedic Supervisor El 19 Paramedic Supervisor 116 Director of Tourism 316 TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY POSITION TITLES AND GRADE CHANGES Title & Grade prior to 71/19 Grade Approved by TDA Board 6/19/19, to be effective 7/1/19 Grade Lead Travel Information Counselor 106 Tourism Information Counselor 306 Office Supervisor/Clerk to the TDA Board 116 Director of Office Administration 316 Tourism Coordinator 108 Tourism Marketing Coordinator 308 Tourism Director 122 Chief Executive Officer 327 Tourism Manager 116 Director of Tourism 316 Travel Information Counselor 105 Visitor Services & Information Counselor 305 Visitor Center Manager 111 Director of Visitor Services & Information 316 Visitor Services Coordinator 106 Tourism Services Coordinator 308 In 2016, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) initiated a comprehensive classification and compensation study for Randolph County. Year Three of the three-year study was conducted during the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Positions evaluated in Year Three included positions in Child Support Services, Finance and finance -related positions across the County, Human Resources, Information Technology and information technology -related positions across the County, Planning & Zoning, Social Services and social work-related positions across the County, and Tax. The purpose of the study has been to ensure that entry-level salaries are competitive with the market and also to ensure internal and external equity among positions. As they did in the first two years of the study, PTRC again facilitated orientation sessions, interviewed incumbents from each classification, and conducted labor market analyses by collecting salary data from public employers in the geographic proximity and of similar size on a statewide basis. Based on these factors, the PTRC recommended the following classification changes for positions that were reviewed in Year Three of the study: TITLE CHANGES AND GRADE REASSIGNMENTS Position/Classification Current Grade Recommended Grade Accounting Clerk IV 109 113 Accounting Specialist I 116 118 Accounting Technician I 111 112 Accounting Technician II 112 113 Application Integration Manager 120 124 Benefits Coordinator 116 117 Business Analyst 118 121 7/8/19 Case Manager 111 113 Child Support Specialist 112 114 Computer Analyst I 114 117 Computer Analyst II 118 121 Computer Systems Administrator I 118 121 County Social Services Business Officer I 124 125 County Social Services Training Officer 121 122 Criminal Justice/Pre-Trial Substance Abuse Counselor 112 116 Database Administrator/Programmer 118 121 Debt Setoff Coordinator 108 110 Delinquent Accounts Technician 111 112 Deputy Tax Collector 113 115 Document Imaging Specialist 117 120 Emergency Medical Services Operations Officer 122 123 Emergency Services System Manager 120 121 Finance Specialist 118 119 Finance Technician II 112 113 Finance Technician III 113 114 Finance Technician IV 114 115 GIS Analyst/Programmer 118 121 GIS Mapper 114 118 GIS Specialist 117 120 Helpdesk Technician I 115 116 Helpdesk Technician II 116 117 Human Resources Specialist 114 117 Human Services Coordinator I 112 114 Human Services Coordinator 11 115 117 Human Services Coordinator III 117 119 Human Services Evaluator I 118 119 Income Maintenance Administrator I 121 122 Income Maintenance Caseworker I 110 111 Income Maintenance Caseworker II 112 113 Income Maintenance Caseworker III 114 115 Income Maintenance Investigator I 112 113 Income Maintenance Investigator II 114 115 Income Maintenance Supervisor I 115 116 Income Maintenance Supervisor 11 116 117 Income Maintenance Technician 109 110 Information Processing Technician 112 113 Information Technology Support Technician 113 114 Infrastructure Services Manager 120 124 Infrastructure Service Specialist 116 119 Land Records Transfer Specialist 109 111 7/8/19 Network Administrator 118 121 Payroll Specialist 116 117 Personal Property Appraisal Technician 108 110 Program Accountant 117 118 Public Safety Specialist 116 120 Purchasing Officer 118 119 Social Work Program Administrator I 122 124 Social Work Supervisor 11 120 121 Social Work Supervisor III 121 122 Social Worker I 112 113 Social Worker H 116 117 Social Worker HI 118 119 Social Worker IAT 119 120 Tax Cashier 108 110 Tax Data Entry Specialist 108 110 Tax Information Specialist 110 112 Veteran Service Director 118 121 Web Developer 117 120 Ms. Williams asked that the Board approve the 2019-2020 Randolph County Classification Plan effective 7/1/19. On motion of Haywood, seconded by McDowell, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the 2019-2020 Classification and Pay Plan. Public Health Rebranding Tara Aker, Assistant Public Health Director, said Randolph County Health Department has been serving the community for over 90 years. To better align with the mission of public health, the name and logo have been updated. She said, as of July 1st, the department is now Randolph County Public Health. This name change reflects the priority to ensure the health and well-being of the community as a whole. The new logo spotlights the programs and services provided in each of the blocks. While the look has been updated, the mission to preserve, protect and improve the health of the community continues to be the foundation of the work done at Randolph County Public Health. The red box represents Clinical Services. Those include screening, treatment, and surveillance for communicable diseases (HIV, STIs', TB, etc.) Vaccinations are provided for qualifying adults and children. Family Planning services are also offered. The blue box represents Environmental Health services. The Environmental Health staff perform soil and land evaluations for the permitting of on-site septic systems, issue permits for new well construction, perform well water sampling, permit and inspect tattoo artists and public swimming pools, conduct inspections of restaurants, hotels, licensed childcare centers, mobile home parks and many other facilities. They also conduct lead investigations related to children with elevated blood lead levels. 7/8/19 The yellow box represents some of the other services provided such as WIC nutrition services for pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to five years who meet certain income limits and needs. Breastfeeding services are also available in WIC. Dental health clinical treatment is provided for children ages one through high school for qualifying families. Adults that meet the income requirement may receive limited treatment for emergencies. The CC4C (Care Coordination for Children) program administers services for children from birth to five years who have special health care needs. This includes premature infants, foster care children and other at - risk children. The OBCM (Pregnancy Care Management) program serves at -risk expectant mothers with the goal of improving birth outcomes while ensuring the receipt of quality maternity care. The Child Care Nurse Consultant spends a lot of time in child care centers ensuring children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. She provides vision and hearing screenings in some centers and offers and conducts numerous trainings for child care center staff (CPR, First Aid, Preparedness, transportation safety, SIDS, etc.). The green box represents the Community Health & Wellness programs and services provided. The Public Health Preparedness Coordinator and team work together to be ready to respond in the event of a disease outbreaks and/or public health disaster. The Health Education program spends a lot of time in the community working to prevent unnecessary illness and improve quality of life by encouraging people to avoid risky behaviors and make healthier choices. This is accomplished through group and individual classes, health fairs, educational resources and implementation of policy changes. Public Health assists in the Safe Kids initiative by working to protect children from unintentional, preventable injuries. Education and awareness about poison prevention, fire and heatstroke prevention, and pedestrian, bicycle, and child passenger safety are topics that are addresses. Certified car seat safety technicians are on staff and available to assist with proper car seat installation by appointment. RRNOOLPH COUNTY ON;aMF Pte* PR656RV6 PROTICT IMPROVi Medicaid Expansion Impacts Tracie Murphy, Social Services Director, spoke of the potential impacts of Medicaid expansion to not only the Social Services Department but also the County government. She said there will possibly be 10,800 newly eligible participants. With those new beneficiaries, Social Services will need additional staff. She estimated the cost of 28 Intake and Eligibility staff with salary and benefits to be $1,283,448 of which the County will pay $410,732. The estimated cost of eight Supervisors and Training staff with salary and benefits would be $485,468 with a cost of $291,280 to the County. Commissioner McDowell stated that Medicaid expansion would cost the County government money for more than just employees. 7/8/19 Chairman Frye mentioned that the cost to the County would be more than stated because the employees would need office space, equipment, and supplies among other things. Commissioner Allen asked about Medicaid Transformation. Ms. Murphy said her department was trying to prepare as best they could but still needed more information. Randolph County Schools Capital Proiect Will Massie, Finance Officer, said the County has already established a capital project to recognize the construction cost of the Trinity Middle School (TMS) project; the financing will occur on July 10th. The current project ordinance was adopted with $35 million of debt proceeds. The Randolph County Board of Education has received construction bids and would like to include several alternates, resulting in a construction contract of $34,341,000. This would take the total development cost up to $38,465,000. By increasing the financing up to the $37 million maximum, and utilizing $416,000 from the County's advance already made, the project can be funded at this level. Mr. Massie asked the Board to approve the following budget amendment to the Randolph County Schools Capital Project Ordinance to reflect anticipated project costs. On motion of Allen, seconded by Haywood, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Budget Amendment #4 for Randolph County Schools Capital Project, as follows: Randolph County Schools Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #4 Revenues Increase Decrease Debt Proceeds $2,000,000 Appropriations Increase Decrease Construction $2,416,000 Contingency $416,000 Animal Services Advisory Board Hal Johnson, County Manager, said the purpose of the new Animal Services Advisory Board is to serve in an advisory capacity to the County Commissioners in matters relating to operations and policies associated with the promotion and protection of animals through the soon to be established Randolph County Department of Animal Services. The Board would also assist in the planning of long range goals and objectives for Animal Services in Randolph County. The membership of the Board would be composed of eleven (11) members and appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The Bylaws are designed to provide for countywide representation including: • At least one person from each of the five County Commissioner Districts; • Chairman and Vice -Chairman of the Randolph County Commissioner; • One veterinarian from the Randolph County community; • At least two persons from the animal rescue volunteer community; • One representative from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office; and 7/8/19 • The County Manager shall serve as ex officio member of the Board and shall ensure proper administrative support for Board operations. As discussed during the budget process, the creation of a separate Animal Services Department will require that a transition from Public Health be conducted in phases. This phased transition is critical to give time for administrative and operational adjustments with minimal disruption in the continuity of animal services. Changes will eventually need to be made to the Animal Control Ordinance concerning dangerous dog declaration appeals. This authority will continue with the Board of Health Chair, physician, veterinarian, and Health Director, until a new Director of Animal Services is employed. It is anticipated that this authority would then be given to the Director of Animal Services and the Animal Services Advisory Board to be established. Chairman Frye stated that Mr. Johnson would bring this item back to the Board again in August so that the Commissioners could be thinking of members and receive applications for the Animal Services Advisory Board. County Manager Update County Manager Hal Johnson advised the Board that the new Trinity Convenience Site, located on Kennedy Road, Trinity, would be opened on August 1 st. The site is owned by Randolph County and staffed and operated by Waste Management. Mr. Johnson also reminded the Board of the Special Meeting and closed session of the County Commissioners and Asheboro City Council at the EMS Conference Room, July 9th, 7:00 pm. The closed session is for the purpose of discussing competitive healthcare activities relative to Randolph Health. He said no action was anticipated. Commissioner Updates None of the commissioners had any updates. Closed Session At 7:58 p. m., Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4), on the motion of McDowell, seconded by Kidd, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations. Regular Session Resumed At 8:50 p.m., the Board returned to regular session. Adjournment At 8:50 p.m. on motion of McDowell, seconded by Allen, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. 7/8/19 Darrell Frye, Chairman David Allen Kenny Kidd Hope Haywood Maxton McDowell Dana Crisco, Clerk to the Board 7/8/19 ***This page has been intentionally left blank.*** 7/8/19