MINUTES
WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2004
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at 6:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Watauga County Courthouse.
PRESENT: Jim Deal, Chairman
William R. Winkler, III, Vice-Chairman
Keith Honeycutt, Commissioner
Winston Kinsey, Commissioner
Anthony di Santi, County Attorney
Andrea Capua, County Attorney
Robert E. Nelson, Jr., County Manager
Deron Geouque, Assistant County Manager
Anita Fogle, Clerk to the Board
Chairman Deal called the meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. welcoming those in attendance.
Chairman Deal offered a prayer.
[Clerk’s Note: Commissioner Blust was not in attendance due to a previous engagement.]
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Deal called for additions and/or corrections to the December 21, 2004, agenda.
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to approve the December 21, 2004, agenda as presented.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Randy Jones gave a status report on the Watauga County Administration Building. He discussed progress and problems encountered to date and presented the current floor plans and a rendering of the completed project. Mr. Jones also presented a “color board” of materials that had been selected by staff.
The report was given for information only and therefore no action was required.
TRANSFER STATION/MAINTENANCE FACILITY PROGRESS REPORT
Mr. Rick Di Salvo, of Draper Aden Associates, the lead agent for the County’s Maintenance Facility and Transfer Station construction project, presented a progress report. Mr. Di Salvo discussed the revised schedule for the completion of both buildings and the many delays in the schedule. Mr. Di Salvo stated the latest request for extension of time on the contract from Wishon Carter only verified through December 20, 2004.
The Board requested that Mr. Di Salvo stay for closed session to further discuss the extension request and the liquidated damages section of the contract with Wishon Carter, Inc.
EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION (EWP) GRANT MATTERS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC. AGREEMENT FOR TESTING SERVICES AMENDMENT REQUEST
The County Manager stated that the County contracted with Professional Services Industries, Inc., (PSI) for construction testing at the Transfer Station/Maintenance Facility project. The tests were independent of the contracts with the builder and designers to insure construction standards were met. Tests and observations were made in general areas; reinforcement steel placement, concrete suitability, soils and their compaction, structural welds, etc. to ensure quality of materials used. The County Manager stated that due to unsuitable soils that were encountered, additional trips for re-inspections, and additional trips due to the extended construction schedule, the original contract amount of $14,841 was insufficient to cover the required amount of testing. PSI requested an amendment for an increase of $6,500 to cover costs of the required testing needed to complete the project. The County Manager stated that staff recommended approval of the amended contract amount to $21,341 as funds were available in the administration budget’s professional services line item for this contract.
The County Manager stated that the County contracted with Professional Services Industries, Inc., (PSI) for construction testing at the Transfer Station/Maintenance Facility project. The tests were independent of the contracts with the builder and designers to insure construction standards were met. Tests and observations were made in general areas; reinforcement steel placement, concrete suitability, soils and their compaction, structural welds, etc. to ensure quality of materials used. The County Manager stated that due to unsuitable soils that were encountered, additional trips for re-inspections, and additional trips due to the extended construction schedule, the original contract amount of $14,841 was insufficient to cover the required amount of testing. PSI requested an amendment for an increase of $6,500 to cover costs of the required testing needed to complete the project. The County Manager stated that staff recommended approval of the amended contract amount to $21,341 as funds were available in the administration budget’s professional services line item for this contract.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to amend the contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc., to the amount of $21,341 to cover additional expenses incurred at the Transfer Station/Maintenance Facility construction site.
After discussion, the Board agreed, by consensus, to table action until after closed session.
EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION (EWP) GRANT MATTERS
A. Administration Proposal – Assistant County Manager Geouque stated that Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc., had submitted a proposal contract for administration of the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) grant program. Mr. Geouque stated that since that submittal, the Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation had indicated that they were also available to administer the grant program. Mr. Geouque stated that staff recommended appointment of Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation to administer the grant program.
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to appoint the Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation as the grant administrator for the Emergency Watershed Protection grant program.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
B. Proposed Grant Amendment – Mr. David Tucker, USDA, and Mr. Derek Goddard of the Watauga County Soil and Water Conservation Department presented an amendment to the Emergency Watershed Protection grant program as follows:
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Estimates for EWP – WataugaCounty # 2
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DSR #
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Estimate
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BF2 (Brushy Fork)
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$ 15,000.00
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BF3
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$ 44,000.00
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ZV1 (Zionville)
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$ 8,000.00
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LLC6 (LowerLaurelCreek)
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$ 10,000.00
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LLC7
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$ 19,800.00
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OW1 (Odes Wilson Road)
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$ 15,000.00
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SSD1 (Sunset Drive)
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$ 8,000.00
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WRR1 (Watauga River Road)
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$ 1,500.00
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HE1 (Howard Edmisten Road)
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$ 5,000.00
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M1 (McGuire Road)
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$ 1,500.00
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CJ1 (Camp Joy Road)
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$ 4,800.00
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CJ2
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$ 3,000.00
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ULC1 (UpperLaurelCreek)
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$ 4,800.00
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CC1 (Cove Creek)
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$150,000.00
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CC2
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$ 500.00
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CC3
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$ 20,000.00
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CC4
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$ 4,100.00
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MG1 (Mast Gap Road)
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$ 9,000.00
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AH1 (Arnett Hollow Road)
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$ 3,500.00
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CLC1 (Clark’s Creek)
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$ 24,000.00
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UBC1 (Upper Baird’s Creek)
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$ 5,000.00
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MMC1 (Moody Mill Creek)
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$ 20,800.00
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DC1 (Dutch Creek)
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$107,000.00
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DC2
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$ 10,000.00
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LF1 (Laurel Fork)
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$ 6,000.00
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MC1 (Meat Camp)
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$ 24,000.00
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LCR1 (Little Creek Road)
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$ 12,000.00
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WL1 (White Laurel)
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$350,000.00
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VC1 (Vanderpool Campground)
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$ 3,000.00
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UCC1 (Upper Cove Creek)
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$ 9,500.00
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WR1 (WataugaRiver)
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$ 50,000.00
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Total
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$948,800.00
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Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to amend the Emergency Watershed Program agreement to include the above listed properties contingent upon the County Attorney preparing and executing hold harmless agreements with the White Laurel residents.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
EXTENSION REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE TO THE WATAUGACOUNTY SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE
Mr. Bill Stewart requested a six-month time extension for compliance to the Watauga County Solid Waste Ordinance as specified in two violation letters presented to the Board. County Attorney di Santi sated that the Solid Waste Ordinance allowed a request for an extension based on four criteria.
Action was tabled until after the scheduled closed session.
PURCHASING CARD AGREEMENT PROPOSAL
Ms. Doris Isaacs stated that she had worked with BB&T staff to develop a purchasing card program for Watauga County. The purchasing card was to operate similar to a debit or credit card to allow greater flexibility in purchasing for the County and to reduce the work load required in processing vouchers. Ms. Isaacs stated that she had researched this process and recommended an agreement with BB&T to implement the purchasing card system that was to initially be used on a trial basis with selected departments prior to countywide implementation.
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to enter into a commercial plan card agreement with BB&T and to designate Ms. Doris Isaacs, Finance Director, as the responsible party for executing this agreement contingent upon the County Attorney’s review.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
A. Economic Strength Ranking Report – Mr. Joe Furman discussed an Economic Strength Ranking Report that was produced by the Policom Corporation, an independent economic research firm, which specialized in analyzing local and state economies. Mr. Furman stated that there were 583 micropolitan areas that were evaluated in the United States with the Boone micropolitan area ranked 16th nationally in economic health.
This report was given for information only and therefore no action was required.
B. Service Corp of Retired Executive (SCORE) Office Space Request – Mr. Furman stated that the Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE) was a resource for assisting local entrepreneurs in developing small businesses. Their service was to compliment the entrepreneur development partnership that the County had with Appalachian State University and the Economic Development Commission. Mr. Furman recommended that the County furnish a vacant office in the Appalachian Enterprise Center for use as a SCORE office.
Commissioner Kinsey, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to provide office space to Service Corp of Retired Executives (SCORE), at no charge, for one year at which time the lease would be reconsidered.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
VEHICLE BID AWARD REQUESTS
Assistant County Manager Geouque reviewed the following vehicle bids that were received for five new pick-up trucks for County use.
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VENDOR
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VEHICLE
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TOTAL OF BID
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MEET SPECIFICATIONS
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Bobby Jones Ford
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Parks and Rec.
½ ton pickup
Soil and Water
½ ton pickup 4x4
Sanitation
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Maintenance
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Ext. Cab EMS
¾ ton pickup 4x4
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$14,719.30
$16,071.30
$18,479.18
$18,479.18
$20,366.18
$20,543.18
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YES.
YES.
YES.
NO. Regular Cab Opt.
NO. Extended Cab Opt.
NO.
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Boone Ford-Lincoln-Mercury
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Parks and Rec.
½ ton pickup
Soil and Water
½ ton pickup 4x4
Sanitation
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Maintenance
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Ext. Cab EMS
¾ ton pickup 4x4
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$14,720.00
$15,632.00
$18,574.00
$18,574.00
$20,452.00
$20,526.00
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YES. Extended Cab Opt. $14,491.00
YES. Extended Cab Opt. $17,076.00
YES. Extended Cab Opt. $20,391.00
NO. Regular Cab Opt.
NO. Extended Cab Opt.
NO.
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Ross Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge
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Parks and Rec.
½ ton pickup
Soil and Water
½ ton pickup 4x4
Sanitation
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Maintenance
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Ext. Cab EMS
¾ ton pickup 4x4
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$17,499
$20,400
$23,590
$26,100
$26,200
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YES.
YES.
YES.
YES. Extended Cab Opt.
YES.
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Town & Country
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Parks and Rec.
½ ton pickup
Soil and Water
½ ton pickup 4x4
Sanitation
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Maintenance
¾ ton pickup 4x4
Ext. Cab EMS
¾ ton pickup 4x4
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$14,729.30
$15,541.30
$18,483.18
$20,045.18
$18,483.18
$20,361.18
$20,394.18
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YES. Extended Cab Opt. $14,400.30
NO. Extended Cab Opt. $16,985.30
YES. Regular Cab Opt.
YES. Extended Cab Opt.
NO. Regular Cab Opt.
NO. Extended Cab Opt.
NO.
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State contract prices were also reviewed as follows:
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VENDOR
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VEHICLE
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TOTAL OF BID
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MEET SPECIFICATIONS
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Bobby Murray Chevrolet
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P&R
½ ton pickup
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$12,072.00
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YES.
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Sir Walter Chevrolet
Ilderton Dodge
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Soil and Water
½ ton pickup 4x4
½ ton pickup 4x4
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$15,823.00
$14,319.72
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YES.
YES.
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Sir Walter Chevrolet
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Sanitation
¾ ton 4X4
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$18,339.00
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YES.
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Sir Walter Chevrolet
Sir Walter Chevrolet
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Maintenance
¾ ton pickup 4x4
¾ ton Extended
Cab pickup 4x4
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$18,625.40
$21,421.90
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YES.
YES.
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Sir Walter Chevrolet
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EM
¾ ton Extended
Cab pickup 4x4
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$21,130.50
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YES.
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Mr. Geouque stated that local dealers were given the opportunity to bid on the vehicles but were not able to match the prices as listed on the State contract. The Assistant County Manager recommended accepting the following low bids: Bobby Murray Chevrolet bid in the amount of $12,072 for one (1) ½ ton pickup truck for the Parks and Recreation Department and Ilderton Dodge bid in the amount of $14,319.72 for one (1) ½ ton 4x4 pickup truck for the Sanitation Department.
The Assistant County Manager recommended the following which were not the low bid but best met the required specifications: Sir Walter Chevrolet bid in the amount of $18,339 for one (1) ¾ ton 4x4 pickup truck for the Maintenance Department, and Sir Walter Chevrolet bid in the amount of $21,130.50 for one (1) ¾ ton 4x4 extended cab pickup truck for the Emergency Management Department
Commissioner Kinsey, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to accept the Bobby Murray Chevrolet bid in the amount of $12,072 for one (1) ½ ton pickup truck for the Parks and Recreation Department, Ilderton Dodge bid in the amount of $14,319.72 for one (1) ½ ton 4x4 pickup truck for the Sanitation Department, Sir Walter Chevrolet bid in the amount of $18,339 for one (1) ¾ ton 4x4 pickup truck for the Maintenance Department, and Sir Walter Chevrolet bid in the amount of $21,130.50 for one (1) ¾ ton 4x4 extended cab pickup truck for the Emergency Management Department and to approve purchase of the said vehicles.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Proposed Resolution In Support of Enhancements for the NCDOT Project to Widen US Hwy 421 (King Street) TIP Project # U-4020 – County Manager Nelson presented a draft ResolutionIn Support of Enhancements for the NCDOT Project to Widen US Hwy 421 (King Street) TIP Project # U-4020. The County Manager read the resolution.
Chairman Deal requested to include landscaped medians in the resolution.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to adopt the Resolution In Support of Enhancements for the NCDOT Project to Widen US Hwy 421 (King Street) TIP Project # U-4020 as amended and to send a copy to DOT (local and State) the Governor, Legislators, Town of Boone, Chamber of Commerce, Town of Blowing Rock, and DOT Board members.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
B. Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Joint Meetings Request – County Manager Nelson stated that Dr. Kenneth Boham, President of Caldwell College & Technical Institute requested a joint meeting with the Board and the Board of Education and the CCC&TI Board of Trustees on May 12, 2005, at 6:00 P.M. at the White Oak campus. An additional joint meeting was requested with the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Trustees on September 8, 2005, at the White Oak campus.
The Board agreed, by consensus, to schedule the meetings as requested by CCC&TI.
C. NC Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals Conference Voting Delegate Designation Request – County Manager Nelson stated that the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Legislative Goals Conference was scheduled for January 13 & 14, 2005, in High Point. The Association’s platform for lobbying was formulated at this meeting. The County Manager stated that the Association required that the Board of Commissioners designate a voting delegate for each county in attendance.
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to appoint Commissioner Kinsey as the voting delegate for the Watauga County Board of Commissioners at the 2005 NCACC Legislative Goals Conference.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
D. Pre-Budget Retreat Discussion – County Manager Nelson presented for review topics that had been discussed at previous years’ retreats. The County Manager stated that the pre-budget retreat offered opportunity for the Commissioners to gather information in order to give direction prior to preparation of the Manager’s recommended budget.
The Board, by consensus, agreed to schedule the 2005 Annual Pre-Budget Retreat to be held at the Human Services Building Conference Room on Friday, March 11, 2005, from 9:00 A.M. through 5:00 P.M. and Saturday, March 12, 2005, from 9:00 A.M. through 12:00 noon if necessary.
E. Sheriff’s Department Canine (K9) Donation Discussion – County Manager Nelson presented an agreement between the Sheriff’s Department and the Watauga County Law Enforcement Auxiliary to donate a canine (K9) to the Watauga County Sheriff’s Department. The donation replaced a dog that deceased in the past year and was to save the County approximately $5,000 for replacement. The County Manager stated that the previous County Attorney was of the opinion that the Sheriff’s Department could enter into this agreement accepting the dog as a donation. The Sheriff’s Department and Watauga County agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Watauga County Law Enforcement Auxiliary from any and all claims, demands, suits, causes, or actions or liability of any kind or nature which arose from the use of this K9.
This report was given for information only and therefore no action was required.
F. Landfill Monitoring Report – County Manager Nelson presented the executive summary of the recently completed landfill monitoring report. Draper Aden Associates conducted semi-annual monitoring events in test wells located on County property as well as random sampling of adjacent private wells in the area due to groundwater contamination that occurred which necessitated the closing of the County’s landfill. These tests were directed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The County Manager stated that the most recent sampling report continued to show that both the size of the plume of the affected area as well as the concentrations of chemicals continued to diminish due to natural attenuation.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to accept the report and to approve forwarding to DENR for review.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
G. Register of Deeds Fee Proposal – County Manager Nelson stated that the Watauga County Board of Commissioners set fees for various County goods and services that were provided to the public. The County Manager stated that the Register of Deeds office had recently developed the capability to download plats and burn them to a CD for sale and requested that the Board of Commissioners set a fee for the production of a CD at $5.00 per copy. The County Manager stated that this amount was consistent with those charged by the Department of Information Technologies.
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to set the fee for the production of a CD from the Register of Deeds office at $5.00 per CD.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
H. Boards and Commissions – County Manager Nelson stated that Mr. Alex Jernigan, Regional Ombudsman at High Country Council of Governments, had recommended the reappointment of Ms. Angie Greene to the Watauga County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to reappoint Ms. Angie Greene to the Watauga County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
County Manager Nelson stated that Ms. Judy Clarke, Chairperson of the Watauga County Council on the Status of Women, had recommended the appointment of Ms. Pat Olsen to the Council on the Status of Women.
Commissioner Kinsey, seconded by Commissioner Honeycutt, moved to appoint Ms. Pat Olsen to the Council on the Status of Women.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
County Manager Nelson stated that each Commissioner appointed a representative of their district to serve as a member of the Boone Fire Board. The Fire Board members’ terms coincide with the individual Commissioner who appointed them. Therefore, Commissioners Deal, Kinsey, and Winkler were to each make an appointment to this Board.
Vice-Chairman Winkler appointed Mr. Robert Barnes to represent his district and Commissioner Deal appointed Mr. Jimmy Marsh to represent his district.
Commissioner Kinsey, seconded by Chairman Winkler, moved to accept the appointments made to the Boone Fire Board.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
County Manager Nelson stated that each Commissioner appointed a representative of their district to serve as a member of the Watauga County Planning Board. The Planning Board member’s terms coincided with the individual Commissioner who appointed them. Therefore, Chairman Deal, Kinsey, and Winkler were each to make an appointment to the Watauga County Planning Board.
Commissioner Kinsey appointed Mr. Bernie Edwards to represent his district, Vice-Chairman Winkler appointed Ms. Diane Tilson to represent his district, and Chairman Deal reappointed Mr. Jim Fox to represent his district.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to accept the appointments made to the Watauga County Planning Board.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
County Manager Nelson stated that the Economic Development Commission had a vacancy.
The Board agreed, by consensus, to table the appointment of an EDC member until after closed session at the end of the meeting.
County Manager Nelson stated that Mr. Alex Jernigan, Regional Ombudsman at High Country Council of Governments, had recommended the reappointment of Ms. Gelene Atwood to the Watauga County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
County Manager Nelson stated that the Watauga County EMS Advisory Committee had recommended the following appointments to their Board: Dr. Simon Watson to replace Dr. Hal Blanks as the Watauga Medical Center representative and Ms. Alice Salthouse to replace Ms. Pat Gray as the Blowing Rock Hospital representative.
County Manager Nelson stated that the Commissioner seat on the High Country Council of Governments’ Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) was currently vacant.
As the above were first readings, no action was required at this time.
I. Announcements – County Manager Nelson announced that the Watauga County Board of Education had appointed Andy Reece, Deborah Miller, Dr. Short, and Leta Council to the Educational Planning Committee. The first meeting of this committee was held Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at 4:30 in the County Manager’s conference room.
County Manager Nelson announced that the Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Reception was scheduled for January 18, 2005, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock. The reception was to begin at 5:00 P.M. and at 6:00 P.M. the elected officials present were to have an opportunity for introductions and to share their insights for the coming year.
Due to a regularly scheduled Board meeting on January 18, 2005, the Board agreed, by consensus, to begin the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 P.M. to allow time for those who attended the Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Reception.
County Manager Nelson announced that the North Carolina Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts invited Commissioners to a luncheon at 12:00 noon at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in the Research Triangle Park on January 11, 2005. The guest speaker was scheduled to be Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION
At 7:34 P.M., Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to enter Closed Session to discuss Attorney/Client Matters, per G. S. 143-318-11(a)(3), Land Acquisition, per G. S. 143-318-11(a)(5)(i), and Personnel Matters, per G. S. 143-318-11(a)(6).
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to resume the open meeting at 9:10 P.M.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
EXTENSION REQUEST FOR COMPLIANCE TO THE WATAUGACOUNTY SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE CONTINUATION
Commissioner Honeycutt, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to approve an extension until April 1, 2005, for Mr. Bill Stewart to come into compliance with the Watauga County Solid Waste Ordinance.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES, INC. AGREEMENT FOR TESTING SERVICES AMENDMENT REQUEST CONTINUATION
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Kinsey, moved to amend the contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc., to the amount of $21,341 to cover additional expenses incurred at the Transfer Station/Maintenance Facility construction site.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT
Commissioner Honeycutt nominated, and the Board agreed by consensus, to appoint Mr. Joseph Miller to the Economic Development Commission.
MANAGER’S SALARY
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Honeycutt, moved to set the County Manager’s salary at $95,500, coupled with 4.5% supplemental retirement contribution totaling $99,797.50, effective January 1, 2005.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Honeycutt, Kinsey)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Blust)
ADJOURN
Chairman Deal adjourned the meeting by consensus at 9:19 P.M.
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Jim Deal, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Anita J. Fogle, Clerk to the Board