MINUTES
WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Monday, August 6, 2007, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board Room of the Watauga County Administration Building.
PRESENT: Jim Deal, Chairman
William R. Winkler, III, Vice-Chairman
John Cooper, Commissioner
Mary Moretz, Commissioner
Anthony di Santi, County Attorney
Robert E. Nelson, Jr., County Manager
Deron Geouque, Assistant County Manager
Anita J. Fogle, Clerk to the Board
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
[Clerk’s Note: Commissioner Kinsey was out of town.]
Commissioner Moretz opened the regular meeting with a prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Deal called for additions or corrections to the July 17, 2007, regular meeting and closed session minutes.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to approve the July 17, 2007, regular meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to approve the July 17, 2007, closed session meeting minutes as presented.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairman Deal called for additions and/or corrections to the August 6, 2007, agenda.
Commissioner Moretz, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to approve the August 6, 2007, agenda as presented.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
PROPOSED PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN REVISIONS
Mr. John Maxwell, with Springstead, Inc., reviewed the findings of his recently completed Pay Plan Classification Study. Mr. Maxwell stated that the County’s Pay Plan was current and competitive but had several recommended changes to ensure that it remained so. He discussed his findings for the County’s salary schedule, compensation for K-9 officers, compensation for holiday work, and longevity pay. Assistant County Manager Geouque reviewed the implementation, which was proposed to be retroactive to July 1, 2007, and the cost of the necessary corrections to the County’s overall plan.
The Board discussed the issue of the liability of holiday time that was currently “banked” by Sheriff Department employees and how to best resolve the issue.
By consensus, the Board agreed to direct the County Manager, Assistant County Manager, and Sheriff to work together to form a recommendation on how to best resolve the “banked” holiday pay issue and to table further discussion on the proposed Pay and Classification Plan revisions until a future meeting.
LIVESCAN FINGERPRINT STATION PURCHASE REQUEST
Sheriff Hagaman requested approval to purchase a new LiveScan Fingerprint Station from Primtrak Int. to replace the obsolete model currently in use. The item was budgeted for FY 2008 and the amount of the proposal included a printer for a total of $28,112.
Commissioner Moretz, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to approve the purchase of the LiveScan Fingerprint Station in the amount of $28,112 as presented by Sheriff Hagaman.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
A. Software Purchase Request – Mr. Joe Furman reviewed a request to purchase software to update the current emergency medical dispatch program as used by the Sheriff’s department and the Blowing Rock Police Department. It was proposed to purchase the program from Priority Dispatch in the amount of $27,663 and take the funds from the 911 fund account. To ensure compatibility, Mr. Furman requested waiver of the informal bidding procedure as appropriate.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to authorize the purchase of the software as presented with the funds to be allocated from the 911 fund account and to waive the informal bid process.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
B. Secondary Roads Addition Request – Mr. Furman stated that two secondary road petitions were received for the following: one for Ski Crest Park Drive and Dameron Drive located off Old US Hwy 321 (NCSR 1572); and one for Country Place Drive located in Country Place Subdivision off Brown’s Chapel Road (NCSR 1601). Mr. Furman requested adoption of resolutions to forward to the Department of Transportation for consideration of adding these roads to the state-maintained secondary roads system.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to adopt and forward to the Department of Transportation the resolution requesting Ski Crest Park Drive/ Dameron Drive and Country Place Drive be added to the state maintained secondary roads system.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
C. Contract Award Request – Appalachian Enterprise Center (AEC) – Mr. Furman reviewed bids received for the renovation of the Appalachian Enterprise Center (AEC). After negotiation and value engineering with the low bidder, Wishon Carter, the construction cost was $363,173. Grant funds and required local match were available in the amount of $326,258. Mr. Furman recommended the award of the contract to Wishon Carter, Inc., in the amount of $363,173 contingent on the County Attorney’s preparation/review of the contract. Mr. Furman stated that to totally fund the project, including contingency and furnishings, an additional $60,000 was requested to be allocated from the County’s Capital Reserve Fund designated for Economic Development.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to approve a contract with Wishon Carter for $363,173 with up to $60,000 allocated from the EDC Capital Reserve Account for contingency and furnishings, contingent upon review by the County Attorney. The break room cabinets and sink were to be included.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
FINANCE MATTERS
A. Budget Amendments – County Manager Nelson presented the following budget amendments for Board approval:
Account # Description Debit Credit
105550-449901 Seniors Health Info. Program $5,000
103586-332006 SHIIP $5,000
The amendment recognized funding from the Seniors Health Insurance Information Program supplemental funding support for information services to Watauga County residents.
Account # Description Debit Credit
145410-440802 Links $8,500
143583-344080 Youth Services-Links $8,500
The amendment recognized funding for the Links program to transition youth to self-sufficiency as they age out of foster care eligibility.
Account # Description Debit Credit
103991-399101 Fund Balance-Approp.-New $20,000
105890-469850 Youth Leadership Summit $20,000
The amendment appropriated funds for the partial funding of a consultant to conduct a survey and develop a strategic community plan to address the issues and needs of youth in Watauga County. This was approved at the July 17, 2007, Board meeting.
Account # Description Debit Credit
219800-498010 Transfer to the General Fund $466,582
219930-459210 Caldwell Comm. College $125,000
213991-399101 Fund Bal. Approp.-New $341,582
103980-398121 Transfer from Cap. Reserve $466,582
105921-463001 CCC&TI-Site Work $466,582
The amendment recognized the transfer of funds from the Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund for the local match for the construction of a 14,000 square foot vocational education building at the CCC Watauga Campus. This was approved at the July 17, 2007, Board meeting.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to approve the budget amendments as presented by the County Manager.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
B. Proposed Resolution for Financing for Sanitation Department Equipment – The County Manager presented a resolution finalizing financing from RBC Centura for the Sanitation Department equipment as authorized at the last Board meeting.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to adopt the resolution as presented by the County Manager.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
TAX MATTERS
A. Monthly Collections Report – Tax Administrator Kelvin Byrd presented the Tax Collections Report for the month of July 2007.
B. Releases and Refunds – Mr. Byrd presented the following Refunds and Releases for July 2007 for Board approval:
TO BE TYPED IN MINUTE BOOK
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to approve the Refunds and Releases Report for July 2007 as presented.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
C. Annual Tax Collector’s Settlement – Tax Administrator Byrd presented the following Annual Settlement Statements for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 for Board approval:
TO BE TYPED IN MINUTE BOOK
Commissioner Moretz, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to approve the Annual Settlement Statements for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
D. Order of Collections Request – A sworn oath was to be administered to Tax Administrator Byrd in order to collect taxes for the new Fiscal Year 2007/2008. Mr. Byrd stated this Order was to grant him the authorization to collect taxes and requested the Board’s approval.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to grant authorization for Tax Administrator Byrd to collect taxes for Fiscal Year 2007/2008.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
E. Passport Agency Application Discussion – Mr. Byrd stated that he had inquired as to the process of Watauga County applying to operate a Passport Agency as a service to our citizens. Mr. Byrd stated that the Clerk of Court was in agreement for the County to take over the process. The process was to include an application to the Federal Government for the authority to establish such an agency. Mr. Byrd stated that final approval needed to be contingent upon approval being obtained from the Department of Transportation to co-locate the Passport Agency in the Tag Office.
Commissioner Moretz, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to authorize staff to pursue and submit an application allowing Watauga County to operate a Passport Agency, contingent upon the Department of Transportation’s approval to co-locate the agency in the County’s Tag Office.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
PROPOSED COUNTY/TOWN OF BOONE MAPPING AGREEMENT
Assistant County Manager Geouque stated that the Town of Boone had requested that the County enter into an agreement to host the Town’s GIS Information on the County’s website. The shared information was to facilitate access and be a mutually beneficial arrangement. The Town agreed to pay a fee of $2,500 per year to offset costs of the equipment and upgrades. The Assistant County Manager stated that the County Attorney had reviewed the agreement.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to approve the agreement as presented by the Assistant County Manager.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
NEW HIGH SCHOOL MATTERS
A. Site Plan Approval Request – County Manager Nelson presented a proposed site plan for the new high school which had been used in determining the site preparation package and requested Board action to formalize approval of the plan. The County Manager stated that the proposed plan was approved by the Watauga County Board of Education at their July 31, 2007, meeting.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to approve the site plan for the new high school as adopted by the Board of Education and presented by the County Manager.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
B. Request for Approval to Bid Site Preparation Package – County Manager Nelson reviewed a guaranteed maximum price estimate for the site preparation package for the new high school. The amount of the estimate was $6,556,238. The site package included the earthworks, storm drainage, erosion control, and the installation of water and sewer utilities on site. Chairman Deal stated that discussions were ongoing regarding the percentage for the construction management fees and that amount was anticipated to be lower than the estimated 3.75%. The County Manager requested authorization to begin the bidding process for the site preparation package as presented and recommended covering the expense by using available funds on hand that were designated for the project with the balance as a “loan” from the County’s Capital Reserve Fund Balance. The “borrowed” funds were to be reimbursed when permanent financing (COPS) was obtained.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to approve the Site Preparation Package based on the guaranteed maximum price estimate of $6,556,238; authorize the bidding process; and approve available funds on hand that were designated for the project with the balance as a “loan” from the County’s Capital Reserve Fund Balance and the “borrowed” funds being reimbursed when permanent financing (COPS) was obtained.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
C. Request for Special Meeting to Award Site Preparation Contract – County Manager Nelson stated that, from a review of the schedule as prepared by Barnhill Contracting Company/Vannoy Construction, a special meeting was needed on September 12, 2007, to award the contract for the early site preparation. This was based on the assumption that the necessary number of bids were received and reviewed by project staff with a recommendation ready for action. The special meeting was to facilitate contractor mobilization on September 13, 2007, to stay on the schedule allowing occupancy by August 2010.
The County Manager stated that the first meeting in September was currently scheduled for Labor Day and when that occurred, historically, the meeting had been cancelled or rescheduled to the first Tuesday (September 4). The County Manager also stated that the Department of Transportation had requested for the Secondary Roads Program report and public hearing to be held in September and therefore the Board may wish to incorporate all items into one regular meeting on September 12.
After discussion and by consensus, the Board agreed to hold a special meeting on September 12, 2007, at 4:00 P.M. for the purpose of awarding the bid for a contract for site preparation for the new high school project.
[Clerk’s Note: Discussion regarding the September meeting schedule occurs later in the meeting.]
D. Graveyard Relocation Update – County Manager Nelson stated that as of July 24, 2007, the County’s Geologist had identified twenty-five graves all of which were removed by Austin and Barnes Funeral Directors and re-interred at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens and Park. The County Manager stated that authorization had been given for additional investigation by the consultant team based on requests from the Hartley family members. Based on the additional investigation, as of Friday, August 3, 2007, twelve additional gravesites had been identified with the possibility of four more features that have yet to be investigated. The new area was approximately fifty yards to the east of previously identified graves. The County Manager stated that the Geologist and his team were to be on standby during site preparation to handle any related issues.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to authorize the County Manager to continue working with Austin and Barnes Funeral Directors and Mount Lawn as necessary to re-inter any additional gravesites that may be found.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
A. Discussion of Community Tourism Development Study – County Manager Nelson presented an executive summary of a study entitled “An Examination of Resident Perceptions of Community and Tourism Development” as prepared by Eric Frauman, Ph.D. and Sarah Banks, Ph.D. The County Manager stated that they were offering the County the opportunity to be listed on the title page as one of the entities for which the report was prepared.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to allow Drs. Frauman and Banks to list Watauga County as an entity for which the study entitled “An Examination of Resident Perceptions of Community and Tourism Development” was prepared.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
B. Discussion of Agreement with Soccer Association for Operation of Soccer Complex – County Manager Nelson stated that the Soccer Association wanted an agreement to be finalized to determine who was to control the operation and schedule of the Soccer Complex which was being constructed in a public/private partnership on the Brookshire Road property.
Chairman Deal reported on recommendations that resulted from a joint meeting which was held with representatives from the Board of Commissioners, the Recreation Commission, and the Soccer Association. Chairman Deal stated that it was recommended that a committee be established which was to be comprised of one representative from the Watauga County Parks and Recreation Department; one representative of the Soccer Association; and one representative that was selected and agreed upon by both entities. That committee was to be in charge of scheduling and determining the use of the Brookshire Road soccer fields. It was also the recommendation for all operational revenues to be allocated to the High Country Soccer Association because they were in charge of maintenance of the fields.
After discussion, Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to direct the County Attorney to prepare an agreement based on the presented recommendations.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
C. Secondary Roads Program Public Hearing Request – County Manager Nelson stated that the Department of Transportation was required to present a Secondary Road Improvement Program to the County each year which was to include a public hearing. The Department of Transportation requested that the public hearing and report be scheduled at the September 4, 2007, Board meeting at 9:00 A.M.
By consensus, the Board agreed to cancel the first meeting in September due to the Labor Day holiday and directed the Manager to place any items that could not wait until the regularly scheduled second meeting (September 18, 2007) on the agenda for the special meeting scheduled for September 12, 2007.
By consensus, the Board also agreed to set a public hearing and schedule a report on the Department of Transportation’s Secondary Road Improvement Program for the September 18, 2007, Board meeting at 6:00 P.M.
D. ASU/WHS Cross Country Team Request – County Manager Nelson stated that the Appalachian State University and Watauga County High School Cross Country teams had requested permission to continue to use the lower field of the “Edmisten” property, which was a portion of the new high school site, during construction of the project. The County Manager stated that, from a review of the maps, it appeared that the location of the cross country loop was below any of the property that was to be disturbed during the excavation/construction process.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to authorize the Appalachian State University and Watauga High School Cross Country teams to utilize and mow the requested area, subject to the County’s needs regarding construction and use of the property.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
County Manager Nelson stated that he planned to request that a construction fence be erected, separating the area from the construction site.
E. Zero Waste Recycling/Salvage Request – County Manager Nelson stated that the Zero Waste Group had requested an agreement with the County to begin a salvage operation at the Watauga County Sanitation Department/Transfer Station area. They requested to work in the mulch area to recycle usable wood products and to salvage any items that were reusable in the transfer station and scrap metal pile. The County Manager stated that a previous Board had awarded salvage permission to the Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Pond, with Habitat for Humanity, called last week to inform that he was confident that Habitat would soon be receiving a grant which was to allow them to restart the salvage operation that had previously ceased after a short trial. The County Manager stated that the County was in the process of hiring a recycling coordinator and recommended tabling this item until that position was filled and working with the various groups on recycling efforts.
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion until a future meeting.
F. Out-of-State Travel Request – Parks and Recreation – County Manager Nelson stated that Mr. Stephen Poulos, Parks and Recreation Director, had requested that Amy Parsons, Program Assistant; Keron Poteat, Recreation Specialist II; and Holly Goodwin, Assistant Athletic Director; be allowed to attend the Carolina Recreation and Park Association joint conference in Charleston, South Carolina, August 25-29, 2007. The County Manager stated that all out-of-State travel required Board approval and ample funds were available in the Parks and Recreation FY 2008 budget.
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to approve the out-of-state travel request as presented by the County Manager.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
G. Caldwell County Residents’ Request for Use of Sanitation Department – County Manager Nelson stated that Commissioner Cooper had been approached by residents who live in Caldwell County, but whose property was accessed only through Watauga County, for continued use of the Watauga County Transfer Station. The County Manager stated that Watauga County property owners currently paid a $60 annual availability fee, a $25 green box fee, and were granted 2,000 pounds free dumping per year. Additional waste was billed at $45 per ton.
After discussion, the Board directed staff to prepare a proposal for out-of-county residents’ use of the Watauga County Transfer Station and present it to the Board at a future meeting.
H. Medicaid Relief Discussion – County Manager Nelson stated that, with the adoption of the Appropriations Act (FY 2008 Budget), the State had included Medicaid Relief for the counties to be phased in over the next three years. Each County was guaranteed a net $500,000 benefit. The Association was continuing to evaluate the process to determine how this was to occur. The County Manager stated that the bill also contained provisions for counties to enact additional funding sources by local referendum. A .4 % (4/10 %) Land Transfer Tax, if enacted, was to generate an excess of $2.9 million and an additional .0025¢ (1/4¢) point of collections sales tax, if enacted, was to generate an excess of $1.8 million in Watauga County.
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion until more information was received from the State.
I. Boards and Commissions – County Manager Nelson stated that a vacancy existed for an ETJ representative on the Boone Board of Adjustment.
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion of this appointment until a future meeting.
County Manager Nelson stated that a vacancy existed for an ETJ representative on the Boone Area Planning Commission.
Commissioner Moretz, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to reappoint Shawna Rhyne to a four-year term on the Boone Area Planning Commission.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
County Manager Nelson stated that the Beech Mountain Town Council had recommended appointment of Craig Colistra as their representative to the Watauga County Recreation Commission.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Vice-Chairman Winkler, moved to appoint Craig Colistra to the Watauga County Recreation Commission as a representative of Beech Mountain.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
County Manager Nelson stated that an appointment for an un-expired term ending June 2008 to the Economic Development Commission was needed.
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion of this appointment until a future meeting.
County Manager Nelson stated that an appointment for an un-expired term ending November 2009 to the Watauga County Board of Adjustment was needed.
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion of this appointment until a future meeting.
County Manager Nelson stated that Commissioners Deal and Winkler needed to appoint a member from their respective districts to the Comprehensive Plan Oversight Group and a Commissioner member was also needed.
Chairman Deal recommended appointment of Bill Sherwood from his district.
Commissioner Cooper, seconded by Commissioner Moretz, moved to appoint Bill Sherwood to the Plan Oversight Group as recommended to represent Chairman Deal’s district.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion of a recommendation from Vice-Chairman Winkler and appointment of a Commissioner to this Board until a future meeting.
County Manager Nelson stated that there was one vacancy on the New River Service Authority Board.
By consensus, the Board tabled discussion of this appointment until a future meeting.
J. Announcements – County Manager Nelson announced that the Harold and Mazie Jones Levenson Program on Growth and Change in Western North Carolina was conducting an informational meeting entitled “Are We Ready for Change?” to be held in Boone, on September 5 and 6, 2007. The event was designed to offer an opportunity to learn about changes likely coming to the region and to begin to develop a dialog to develop strategies to address the changes.
County Manager Nelson announced that the High Country Council of Governments Annual Meeting and Banquet was scheduled for Friday, September 7, 2007, at the Linville Ridge Club House.
County Manager Nelson announced that due to a major failure with the plumbing system, the Green Valley Pool was closed for the rest of this season.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
COMMISSIONER COMMENT
Commissioner Cooper stated that he planned to draft a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation perform a feasibility study for improvements to the intersection at the traffic light at Hwy 105 and Broadstone Road.
Vice-Chairman Winkler stated that the mirror on Deerfield Road was broken and needed to be fixed.
Commissioner Moretz stated that a traffic light needed to be added at the Wilson Ridge Road intersection with Deerfield Road.
[Clerk’s Note: The Clerk is sending a letter requesting DOT respond to the latter request and a resolution, to be presented at a future meeting, is being prepared for the first request.]
CLOSED SESSION
At 11:02 A.M., Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to enter Closed Session to discuss Attorney/Client Matters, per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and Economic Development Matters, per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(4).
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
Vice-Chairman Winkler, seconded by Commissioner Cooper, moved to resume the open meeting at 12:15 P.M.
VOTE: Aye-4(Deal, Winkler, Cooper, Moretz)
Nay-0
Absent-1(Kinsey)
ADJOURN
Chairman Deal adjourned the meeting at 12:15 P.M.
Jim Deal, Chairman
ATTEST:
Anita J. Fogle, Clerk to the Board