January 7, 2019 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ... · January 7, 2019 Surry County Government Center 118 Hamby Road Dobson, North Carolina 6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman Invocation

January 7, 2019 Surry County Government Center

118 Hamby Road Dobson, North Carolina

6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Larry Johnson Approval of Agenda Approval of December 3, 2018 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Open Forum

6:10 p.m. Tonya Marshall, Gould Killian CPA Group, P.A. FY17-18 Audit Presentation

6:30 p.m. Special Recognitions

Senior Games Recipients Rita Horton and Josh Beck, MIS

6:45 p.m. Break

7:00 p.m. Mark Willis, Opioid Response Director

Quarterly Update

7:15 p.m. Superior Court Judge Angela B. Puckett Corrisoft Program

7:30 p.m. Rawley King

Mount Airy ETJ 7:40 p.m. Don Mitchell, Facilities Director

Judicial Center Chiller Replacement 7:50 p.m. Sarah Bowen, Finance Officer

MSW Landfill Project, Resolution for Financing Documents MSW Landfill Phase 4 and Scale House, Selection of Construction Bids

8:00 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager

General County Business 8:15 p.m. County Commissioners

General County Business 8:25 p.m. Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3) legal, pursuant to G.S. 143-

318.11(a)(4) economic development, and pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) personnel

Adjourn Any person with a disability needing an accommodation at the meeting, please

Contact the county manager’s office at 401-8201, Elkin residents 366-8201.

AGENDA January 22, 2019


Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Bill Goins Pledge and Presentation of Colors – East Surry High School ROTC and Surry Central High School Chorus Approval of Agenda Approval of January 7, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Open Forum

6:15 p.m. Kim Bates, Planning Director Public Hearings – Rezoning Applications ZCR-1183 and ZCR-1184

6:30 p.m. Special Recognition-Board of Commissioners recognizing:

Eagle Scouts 6:45 p.m. Kristy Preston, DSS Director

Social Services Board Report

7:00 p.m. Break 7:45 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager




Adjourn

Any person with a disability needing an accommodation at the meeting, please contact the County Manager’s office at 401-8201, Elkin residents 366-8201.

Agenda February 4, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse 6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Mark Marion Approval of Agenda Approval of January 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Add Deputy Sheriff/Pretrial Release Coordinator to the Position Classification Plan at Grade 65. Approve Surry Soil and Water to apply for and accept, if awarded, a CWMTF grant along with a

DWR grant for Pilot Mountain State Park. Approve 2019 fee waivers and gift certificates as requested by the Parks and Recreation

Director. Transfer a Maintenance Mechanic II position from Facilities to the Surry County Sheriff’s

Office. Approve to accept 1,860 hours of transferred sick leave for a Sheriff’s Office employee. Budget Amendment #13 and Capital Project Ordinances for each project. Budget Amendment #14. Mount Airy/Surry County Airport Authority action items. Open Forum

6:10 p.m. Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator Tax Liens

6:20 p.m. Special Recognitions DSS Child Support Unit

6:30 p.m. Break 6:45 p.m. Bill Powell, Project Consultant

FY2019 Public School Projects 7:00 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager


General County Business

7:25 p.m. Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3) legal, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) economic development, and pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) personnel

Adjourn


Historic Courthouse 114 W. Atkins Street Dobson, NC 27017

February 18, 2019 6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Chairman Van Tucker Approval of Agenda Approval of February 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Tax Department end of month summaries, reports, and charges for January 2019 NCDOT resolution authorized during the February 4, 2019 meeting Proclamation for Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Resolution for the 2019 annual planning retreat to be held at Rosa Lee Manor on

February 22, 2019 Provide all four members of Surry County’s State legislative delegation

with a Surry County flag Purchase and install a swipe card system on two doors at the Sheriff’s Office Retiree resolutions for Dennis Bledsoe, Jimmy Combs, and Danny Griffith Transfer of surplus property from the Planning Department to Parks and Recreation Surcharge Fund’s fund balance to be used for UPS unit Open Forum

6:10 p.m. Jody Mitchell, President of the Surry County Bar Association Request to hang a portrait at the Judicial Center

6:20 p.m. Kim Bates, Planning Director Public Hearing, Rezoning application ZCR-1185


Retirees, Dennis Bledsoe, Jimmy Combs, and Danny Griffith Proclamation, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

6:40 p.m. Don Mitchell, Facilities Director

Change Orders 6:50 p.m. Break 7:00 p.m. Nathan Slaughter, ESP Associates

Northern Piedmont Hazard Mitigation Plan update (Q and A Session) 7:20 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager

General County business 7:30 p.m. County Commissioners

General County business 7:45 p.m. Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3) legal, pursuant to G.S. 143-


Adjourn


Historic Courthouse

114 W. Atkins Street Dobson, NC 27017

March 4, 2019 6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Vice-Chairman Larry Johnson Approval of Agenda Approval of February 18, 2019 and February 22, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Resolution to hold the April 1, 2019 meeting at Elkin High School. Approve to revise the LT Consulting contract. Approve additional funding for legal services provided by Barrett Law Firm. Approve to waive the Emergency Services bill for a Yadkin Valley Senior Games

participant. Approve changes for the 2019 Summer Recreation program. Approve Parks and Recreation to purchase a used Toro Workman, using funding in

the current budget. Authorize the Health Director to enter into a contract for cleaning services for the

main Health Center and Dental/Peds. Approve amendment to Weyerhaeuser Sewer Grant Capital Project Ordinance. Approve budget amendment #15. Approve budget amendment #16. Open Forum

6:10 p.m. Andrew Carter, DEC Associates and Ben Pratt, Assistant Finance Officer Resolution for School Debt Issuance

6:20 p.m. Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator Tax Foreclosure

6:30 p.m. Todd Tucker, President, Economic Development Partnership

Annual Update 6:40 p.m. Stephanie Conner, Communications Director

Hyper-Reach Contract 6:50 p.m. Break 7:00 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager




Adjourn


March 18, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse

114 W. Atkins Street Dobson, North Carolina

6:00 p.m. Call to Order - Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Bill Goins Approval of Agenda Approval of March 4, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Tax Department’s End of Month Summaries, Reports, and Charges Request for Payment to Loftis Appraisal for Services Performed at Turner Mountain Approval of Dockery Lease Request for Changes to the Position Classification Plan Emergency Services Contract with Alsco for Laundry Services Request to Approve Budget Amendment #17 Request for Sheriff’s Office to Purchase Three Dogs from the Narcotics Fund

6:05 p.m. Open Forum

6:10 p.m. Kim Bates, Planning Director

Public Hearings, Rezoning Applications ZCR-1186 and ZCR-1187

6:30 p.m. Kristy Preston, DSS Director Social Services Board Report

6:45 p.m. Don Mitchell, Facilities Maintenance Director

Cooperative Extension Building Abatement and Demolition Engineering Proposals for Parking Lot Design Change Order #01, Scale House at the Landfill Phase II Design Services for the Jail


Public Hearing, Project Med General County Business

7:30 p.m. County Commissioners



Adjourn


April 1, 2019 Elkin High School Media Center

334 Elk Spur Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621 6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Mark Marion Approval of Agenda Approval of March 18, 2019 and March 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Emergency Services Request for Purchase of Rescue Equipment Approve Emergency Services’ Request for Write-off of BLS Supplies Approve Parks and Recreation to tar and gravel areas at Fisher River Park Resolution of Board’s Commitment to the County Safety Program Approve Health and Nutrition to Purchase a 2019 Nissan Truck

6:05 p.m. Open Forum 6:10 p.m. Mark Jones, Surry County Republican Party

Partisan Elections for Boards of Education Conceal Carry Authority

6:20 p.m. Paul Billow, Womble Bond Dickinson

Public Hearing, Schools Projects 6:30 p.m. Special Recognitions

Elkin City Schools Staff and Students 6:40 p.m. Don Mitchell

Bids Received for Two Surplus Properties 6:50 p.m. Joan Sherif, Northwest Regional Library

Presentation

7:00 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager Hearing for Ambulance Franchise, Hospice of Surry County, Inc. General County Business

7:20 p.m. Break 7:30 p.m. County Commissioners



Adjourn


April 15, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse

114 W. Atkins Street Dobson, NC 27017


Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Chairman Van Tucker Approval of Agenda Approval of April 1, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Tax Department’s End of Month Summaries, Reports and Charges Chair Replacements for 911 Center Additional Funds Request for Legal Services National Telecommunicators Week Proclamation Budget Amendment #18 Audit Contracts

6:05 p.m. Open Forum 6:10 p.m. D.M. Dalton, Mount Airy Ministerial Association

National Day of Prayer 6:15 p.m. Kim Bates, Planning Director

Public Hearing, Rezoning Application ZCR-1188 6:25 p.m. Kathy Payne, Executive Director

YVEDDI Update

6:40 p.m. Special Recognitions Retirees, Former Sheriff Jimmy Combs and Danny Griffith

6:50 p.m. Don Mitchell

Surplus Foreclosed Properties House Removal on McKinney Road

7:00 p.m. Break 7:15 p.m. Tanya Jones, Surry Arts Council

Siamese Twins Museum Presentation 7:30 p.m. Maggie Simmons, Assistant Health Director

Community Health Assessment, State of The County Health Report, Child Fatality Prevention Team, Board of Health: Health Goals



General County Business

8:10 p.m. Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3) legal, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) economic development, and pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) personnel

Adjourn

Any person with a disability needing an accommodation at the meeting, please Contact the County Manager’s office at 401-8201, Elkin residents 366-8201.

May 6, 2019

Surry County Historic Courthouse 114 W. Atkins Street

Dobson, North Carolina 6:00 p.m. Call to Order-Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Eddie Harris Approval of Agenda Approval of April 9 and April 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Flag Raising Request. Furniture for District Attorney, USDA FSA. Sons of Confederate Veterans Request. Accept Sick Leave to be Transferred for a Rehired Employee. Reclassify Position #438006. Add Budget Analyst to the Position Classification Plan and Reclassify Position #741502. Abolish Position #515406 and #515001 Upon Approval of Office of State Personnel. Gould Killian CPA Group P.A. Audit Contracts. Amendment to the May 17, 2017 EMS MC Contract.


Surry Central Girls Basketball East Surry JROTC Sestercentennial Logo Winner Telecommunicators


6:30 p.m. Susan Jarrell, Elections Director Voting Equipment

6:40 p.m. Break 6:50 p.m. Brian Cave, Cooperative Extension Director

Tony Davis, SWCD Director Farmers Market

7:00 p.m. Tom Hemmings

Partisan Elections for Boards of Education 7:10 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager




Adjourn


May 20, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse



Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Chairman Van Tucker Approval of Agenda Approval of April 23, April 30 and May 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Discretionary Funding Request Tax Department’s End of Month Summaries, Reports, and Charges Approve Donated Leave per Guidelines of the Personnel Ordinance Approve Schools Capital Project Ordinances Approve Budget Amendments #19 & #20


Jennifer White, Register of Deeds 6:10 p.m. Open Forum 6:20 p.m. Sheriff Steve Hiatt

Naming of the Training Room 6:30 p.m. Jennifer Slate, A Place to Play Pilot Mountain

Playground Project

6:40 p.m. Ron Ashman, Yadkin Valley ABC Board House Bill 971 Resolution

6:50 p.m. Tom Hemmings

Partisan Elections for Boards of Education

7:00 p.m. Break

7:10 p.m. Don Mitchell, Facilities Director Change Orders for Landfill

7:20 p.m. Maggie Simmons, Assistant Health Director

Community Health Assessment, State of The County Health Report, Child Fatality Prevention Team, Board of Health: Health Goals

7:30 p.m. Kristy Preston, DSS Director Social Services Board Report




Adjourn

Any person with a disability needing an accommodation at the meeting, please Contact the county manager’s office at 401-8201, Elkin residents 366-8201.

June 3, 2019



Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Bill Goins Approval of Agenda Approval of May 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Approve for the Health and Nutrition Department to purchase new hearing and dental

equipment Budget Amendment #21 Approve write-off of deceased patient accounts from 2004-2017 Approve write-off of deceased patient accounts in the EMS MC system Approve Animal Control’s request to write off accounts from 2008 Approve billing mileage on rescue squad patient transports with County personnel

involved with the care Approve audit services proposal from Gibson and Company, PA, for VFD’s and

rescue squads

6:05 p.m. Special Recognitions Elkin Swim Team


6:30 p.m. Nancy Dixon, Surry Medical Ministries Annual Updates

6:40 p.m. Robin Testerman, The Children’s Center of Northwest North Carolina

Annual Updates 6:50 p.m. Gene Rees and Bryan Grote

Spencer’s Project Demolition


Recommended FY 2019-2020 Budget Message General County Business




Adjourn

Any person with a disability needing an accommodation at the meeting, please Contact the county manager’s office at 401-8201, Elkin residents 366-8201.

Reconvene Recessed Meeting of June 3, 2019

June 11, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse

114 W. Atkins Street, Room 136 Dobson, North Carolina


Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Chairman Van Tucker Approval of Agenda

6:05 p.m. Budget Discussion Other County Business Adjourn


June 17, 2019



Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Mark Marion Approval of Agenda Approval of June 3 and June 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Tax Department End of Month Report Tax Department Foreclosures Health Department Medicaid Contract Waive Environmental Health Fee for Parks and Recreation at Old Highway 601 River

Access Renew Agreement for Surry County to House Inmates with Ashe County Renew County’s Workers’ Compensation with the Association of County

Commissioners with a $350,000 Deductible Purchase DUO Multifactor Authentication by MIS Department Budget Amendment #25 Capital Project Ordinances for Dobson Plaza and Historic Courthouse Donation of Surplus Exam Table to North Surry High School

6:05 p.m. Open Forum 6:15 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager

Public Hearing for the FY 2019-2020 Budget Public Hearing on Interstates District Sewer Line Extension General County Business




Adjourn


July 15, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse



Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Vice-Chairman Larry Johnson Approval of Agenda Approval of June 17, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Approve Tax Department’s End of Month Summaries, Reports, and Charges. Approve for NCDOT a Supporting Resolution for Additions to the State Maintained

Secondary Road System. Approve an Additional $15,000 for Legal Services by Attorney Howard C. Jones. Approve an Additional $10,000 for Services Provided by Bill Powell, LT Consulting. Terminate the AIR Contract and Inactivate Position. Approve Budget Amendment #1 Regarding Pre-Trial Release Monitoring.


EMS Save Recognitions

6:20 p.m. Open Forum 6:30 p.m. Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator

Public Hearing for Road Naming 6:40 p.m. Don Mitchell, Facilities Director

Surplus Foreclosed Property Offer Jones Family Resource Center Bird Infestation

6:50 p.m. Kristy Preston, DSS Director

Social Services Board Report 7:00 p.m. Break 7:10 p.m. Mark Willis, Opioid Response Director

Quarterly Update 7:20 p.m. Flat Rock/Bannertown Water and Sewer District Board

Convene to Set Rates 7:30 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager




Adjourn


August 19, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse



Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance – Commissioner Eddie Harris Approval of Agenda Approval of July 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Tax Department End of Month Summaries, Reports, and Charges. Sestercentennial Logo Placement on NCDOT Welcome to Surry County Signs. National Recovery Month Proclamation. Distribution of funds following Claim of Lien Settlement. Trooper Samuel Newton Bullard Day Proclamation. Workers’ Compensation Claims and Settlement Activity, Second Quarter, 2019. Sick Leave Transfer. Liability Insurance Renewal. Perpetual easement for a Fisher River access. Purchase of a Turner Mountain replacement generator, Parks and Recreation equipment, and

EMS equipment. Budget Amendment #2. Enterprise Leasing Program approval authority. Purchasing Agent and Deputy Purchasing Agents. Surplus Firearm, Sheriff’s Office.


EMS Saves Eagle Scouts


6:25 p.m. Kim Bates, Planning Director Public Hearing for ZCR-1191 Mount Airy ETJ Parcels

6:45 p.m. Samantha Ange, Health Director Health and Nutrition Center Grant

7:00 p.m. John Shelton, EMS Director

Countywide Law Enforcement Narcan Supply

7:15 p.m. Chris Knopf, County Manager General County Business




Adjourn


September 3, 2019 Surry County Historic Courthouse


6:00 p.m. Call to Order - Chairman

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Chairman Van Tucker Approval of Agenda Approval of August 19, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Approve additional work at the Surry County Farmer’s Market Approve to accept transferred sick leave for an employee Budget Amendment #3


Special Olympics Bowling Team 6:15 p.m. Open Forum





Adjourn


September 16, 2019



Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Bill Goins Approval of Agenda Approval of September 3, 2019 Meeting Minutes Consent Agenda Approve Tax Department’s End of Month Summaries, Reports, and Charges Approve wayfinding program sign lease authorization Approve MIS Storage Area Network upgrade Approve Budget Amendment #4, Grant Project Ordinance Approve surplus toner donations

6:05 p.m. Special Recognitions Special Olympics Softball Team


6:30 p.m. Kim Bates, Planning Director

Public Hearing for Rezoning, ZCR1192 CC Camp Road, Still Meadows Lane

6:45 p.m. Kristy Preston, DSS Director

Social Services Board Report 7:00 p.m. Mark Willis, Opioid Response Director

Intervention Team Narcan Distribution Substance Use Educational Videos





Adjourn


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Surry County Board of Commissioners Meeting of October 7, 2019

The Surry County Board of Commissioners met at 6:00 p.m., October 7, 2019. The meeting was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Historic Courthouse, Dobson, N.C.

Board members present for the meeting were Chairman Van Tucker, Vice-Chairman Larry Johnson, Commissioner Bill Goins and Commissioner Mark Marion. Commissioner Eddie Harris joined the meeting via a conference call.

Others present for the meeting, at various times, were: Chris Knopf, County Manager Sandy Snow, Assistant County Manager Nathan Walls, Assistant to the County Manager Rhonda Nixon, Budget and Performance Director Mark Willis, Opioid Response Director Jessica Montgomery, Public Works Director/County Engineer George Crater, Airport Manager Daniel White, Parks and Recreation Director Sheriff Steve Hiatt John Shelton, Emergency Services Director Doug Jones, Fire Marshal Dr. Myra Cox, Elkin City Schools Superintendent Ed Woltz, County Attorney Doug Carter and Andrew Carter of DEC Associates News Media __________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone

and thanked them for their attendance. Commissioner Marion delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Tucker and Ed Woltz, County Attorney, discussed the Board’s Rules of Procedure for Commissioner Harris to participate in the meeting via a conference call.

__________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker requested the Board review and approve the agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 7, 2019 agenda.

________________________________________________________ Chairman Tucker requested the Board consider the minutes of the September 16, 2019 meeting as presented. Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.

__________________________________________________________ Chairman Tucker requested the Board consider the consent agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Chairman Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as follows: Requests from the County Manager:

• Approve the Memorandum of Cooperative Agreement between Surry County and NC Wildlife Commission for the old Highway 601 River Access.

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Requests from the Assistant County Manager:

• Approve Emergency Services' request to purchase an Indee Lift at the cost of $6,250.

• Approve the Finance Officer’s request to donate surplus items to the local school districts in the area if unable to sell these items. __________________________________________________________ Chairman Tucker declared the meeting to be an open forum and

invited members of the audience to address the Board on any matters of civic concern. There being no comments, Chairman Tucker closed the public forum.

__________________________________________________________

Doug Carter and Andrew Carter of DEC Associates presented a Powerpoint to the Board about the Dedicated Capital Improvement Fund and Draft Issuances. Andrew Carter led the presentation with Doug Carter adding information and answering questions as needed.

Andrew Carter gave an overview of the 2016 financial plan and model projects and timings, as well as current models that DEC Associates had researched. The current model looks beyond 2022 and covers scenarios of $90 million (Version 17b) and $104 million (Version 17a) of new debt to fund a new detention facility and new Elkin High School gymnasium, as well as two undesignated education projects, totaling $20 million each. The $90 million option, Version 17b, would start funding sooner than Version 17a. The Carters informed the Board the funding model would require no new revenue as currently designed.

Chris Knopf, County Manager, discussed the total amount of

funding that would be required for upcoming Surry County Schools and Mount Airy City Schools projects.

Commissioner Johnson complimented DEC Associates, County staff

and the Finance Committee for their work. The Board, Mr. Knopf and DEC Associates agreed to hold a future

budget work session to further discuss the funding models. __________________________________________________________

Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented a request to transfer the

Elkin Area Water System to the Town of Elkin. The area includes Gentry Road and Business 268.

Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Commissioner

Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve the transfer of the Elkin Area Water System to the Town of Elkin following negotiations with the municipality.

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Samantha Ange, Health Director, presented a request to utilize $77,679 of fund balance to cover a refund for partial reserve fund balance of Surry Care Management programs, to include Pregnancy Care Management and Care Coordination for Children.

Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner

Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the refund. __________________________________________________________ Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented a draft policy regarding

conflicts of interest for Emergency Services and Fire Marshal

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administrative officers who also serve as chief, assistant chief or chairman of the board of directors for volunteer public safety agencies.

The Board requested feedback from John Shelton, Emergency

Services Director; Doug Jones, Fire Marshal; and Ed Woltz, County Attorney on the draft policy. Mr. Knopf indicated a need for the draft policy since a verbal policy has been used by Emergency Services to protect County employees from liability cases.

Each Board member provided their thoughts on the draft policy

before voting. Before the vote, Commissioner Harris’ phone call dropped. Several

attempts were made to reach him again before the vote was taken, but the Board was unable to reconnect with him until later in the meeting.

Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner

Goins, the Board voted unanimously to forego the draft policy and study an overall draft conflicts of interest policy to cover all County employees and their volunteer efforts.

__________________________________________________________

Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session for legal matters pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3), economic development pursuant to 143-318.11 (a)(4), and personnel matters pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(6).

__________________________________________________________

The Board came out of closed session and resumed regular business.

__________________________________________________________

Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve but not release the September 16, 2019 closed session minutes.

__________________________________________________________

Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Chairman Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting ended at 9:15 p.m.

_____________________________ Nathan Walls Clerk to the Board

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Surry County Board of Commissioners

Meeting of October 21, 2019

The Surry County Board of Commissioners met at 6:00 p.m.,

October 21, 2019. The meeting was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting

Room, Historic Courthouse, Dobson, N.C.

Board members present for the meeting were Chairman Van Tucker,

Vice-Chairman Larry Johnson and Commissioner Bill Goins. Commissioner

Mark Marion and Commissioner Eddie Harris were absent for the meeting,

which Chairman Tucker explained to the audience.

Others present for the meeting, at various times, were:

Sandy Snow, Assistant County Manager

Nathan Walls, Assistant to the County Manager

Rhonda Nixon, Budget and Performance Director

Maggie Simmons, Assistant Health Director

Susan Jarrell, Elections Director

Jessica Montgomery, Public Works Director/County Engineer

George Crater, Airport Manager

Johnny Easter, Development Services Director

Ed Woltz, County Attorney

News Media

__________________________________________________________


and thanked them for their attendance. Commissioner Johnson delivered

the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Tucker said

that Commissioner Harris was out of town on a business trip and

Commissioner Marion had a family emergency.

__________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker requested the Board review and approve the

agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner

Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the October 21, 2019

agenda.

________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker requested the Board consider the minutes of the

October 7, 2019 meeting as presented. Upon motion of Commissioner

Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously

to approve the minutes as written.

__________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker requested the Board consider the consent agenda.

Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Chairman Tucker, the

Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as follows:

Requests from the County Manager:

• Approve the following from the Tax Department:

1. Total releases for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $13,047.50

2. Total refunds for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $4,752.79

3. Total NCVTS tag and tax refunds for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $3,071.45.

4. Total real and personal property discoveries for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $1,711,764.46.

5. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC additions for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $294.28.

6. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC refunds for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $22.95.

7. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC releases for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $6,770.35.

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8. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC collections for the month ending 9/30/2019 in the amount of $20,260.68.


• Approve Health Insurance Rates, Wellness Incentive and Retiree

Percentages for 2020; and Quarterly Workers’ Comp Settlement

Activity.

Requests from the Budget & Performance Director:

• Approve Budget Amendment #5, Health Department, as follows:

ACCOUNT

PREVIOUS

REVISED

CODE

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT CHANGE AMOUNT

GENERAL FUND

EXPENDITURES

Health Department Administration

1055110 51500 Professional Services 3,500 7,500 11,000

1055110 51510 Professional Services - Drug

Screening

0 600 600

1055110 53020 Equipment Maintenance 0 1,000 1,000

1055110 54300 Utilities 23,000 5,000 28,000

1055110 55150 Insurance & Bonding 2,200 2,300 4,500

1055110 56010 Equipment 5,203 (5,203) 0

Increase departmental total 208,953 11,197 220,150

Communicable Disease/STD

1055121 51720 Contracted Services 10,000 100 10,100

1055121 52010 Supplies & Materials 6,300 (2,300) 4,000

1055121 52020 Medical Supplies 6,000 1,300 7,300

1055121 54010 Travel/Training 5,500 (1,000) 4,500

1055121 55500 Dues & Subscriptions 10,000 2,000 12,000

Increase departmental total 332,200 100 332,300

School Health

1055126 51010 Salaries & Wages 53,800 4,200 58,000

1055126 51300 Social Security 3,400 200 3,600

1055126 51310 Medicare 800 100 900

1055126 51330 Retirement 4,900 400 5,300


Adult Primary

Care

1055148 51010 Salaries & Wages 227,500 (2,000) 225,500

1055148 51300 Social Security 14,300 (100) 14,200

1055148 51330 Retirement 20,600 (200) 20,400



Yadkin-Pregnancy Care Mgmt.

1055150 51010 Salaries & Wages 32,300 (3,200) 29,100

1055150 51300 Social Security 3,900 (200) 3,700

1055150 51330 Retirement 3,000 (300) 2,700

1055150 51500 Professional Services 1,000 (500) 500

1055150 52010 Supplies & Materials 1,463 1,132 2,595

1055150 53020 Equipment Maintenance 200 (100) 100

1055150 54010 Travel/Training 3,000 500 3,500

1055150 54200 Telephone 3,000 (1,000) 2,000

1055150 55500 Dues & Subscriptions 500 300 800

Decrease departmental total 85,613 (3,368) 82,245

Yadkin-Care Coord 4 Children

1055151 51010 Salaries & Wages 55,300 3,300 58,600

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1055151 51300 Social Security 3,500 200 3,700

1055151 51330 Retirement 5,100 300 5,400

1055151 52010 Supplies & Materials 100 400 500

1055151 54200 Telephone 0 819 819


Home Health Grant Programs

1055155 51720 Contracted Services 250,000 68,885 318,885


1055155 53020 Equipment Maintenance 0 500 500

1055155 55020 Rent- Building & Equipment 1,000 (500) 500


Cancer Control Program

1055158 51720 Contracted Services 49,000 (2,000) 47,000


No change in departmental

total

284,300 0 284,300

Pregnancy Care Management

1055161 51500 Professional Services 500 (300) 200

1055161 51720 Contracted Services 2,500 (2,500) 0

1055161 52010 Supplies & Materials 1,000 (500) 500

1055161 54010 Travel/Training 3,500 (1,500) 2,000

1055161 55300 Refunds (NEW) 0 61,339 61,339


Child Health Program



Increase departmental total 1,286,450 13,500 1,299,950

Family Planning Program


1055164 52020 Medical Supplies 37,500 (3,500) 34,000



Supplemental Food Program

1055167 51720 Contracted Services 9,000 (2,000) 7,000

1055167 53020 Equipment Maintenance 4,000 (3,000) 1,000

1055167 54300 Utilities 200 300 500

1055167 55020 Rent- Building & Equipment 5,500 1,000 6,500


Immunization Action Plan

1055170 51530 Professional Services-Lab 2,000 (1,000) 1,000

1055170 51720 Contracted Services 9,300 (800) 8,500



1055170 54200 Telephone 2,200 800 3,000

1055170 54400 Advertising 1,320 (520) 800



Behavioral

Health

1055175 51010 Salaries & Wages 20,700 (7,500) 13,200

1055175 51300 Social Security 0 900 900

1055175 51310 Medicare 0 200 200

1055175 51330 Retirement 0 1,200 1,200


1055175 52010 Supplies & Materials 1,000 600 1,600

1055175 54200 Telephone 800 200 1,000

No change in departmental

total

135,700 0 135,700

Child Service

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1055178 52010 Supplies & Materials 2,975 (975) 2,000

1055178 54010 Travel/Training 6,580 (2,080) 4,500

1055178 54200 Telephone 3,000 (500) 2,500

1055178 54250 Postage 400 300 700

1055178 54350 Printing 250 (200) 50

1055178 55020 Rent- Building & Equipment 1,500 (700) 800

1055178 55150 Insurance & Bonding 1,000 (1,000) 0

1055178 55300 Refund 0 16,340 16,340

1055178 55500 Dues & Subscriptions 750 (250) 500


Environmental Health



1055181 53020 Equipment Maintenance 1,200 (1,000) 200

1055181 54200 Telephone 6,500 500 7,000

1055181 54250 Postage 850 200 1,050

1055181 55150 Insurance & Bonding 3,000 1,500 4,500

1055181 55640 GPS Monitoring 1,000 260 1,260


Bioterrorism & Preparedness

1055185 51010 Salaries & Wages 38,800 (4,100) 34,700

1055185 51500 Professional Services 70 250 320


1055185 52020 Medical Supplies 0 400 400

1055185 54010 Travel/Training 800 600 1,400

1055185 54200 Telephone 900 683 1,583


Health Promotion



1055191 55500 Dues & Subscriptions 250 250 500


Dental Clinic

1055192 51520 Professional Services-Medical 500 (500) 0


1055192 52900 Small Equipment 6,854 (2,640) 4,214

1055192 54200 Telephone 4,000 200 4,200

1055192 55020 Rent- Building & Equipment 4,500 (1,900) 2,600


Migrant Farmworker Grant

1055195 51720 Contracted Services 4,000 (4,000) 0


1055195 52020 Medical Supplies 1,500 315 1,815

1055195 54010 Travel/Training 18,800 (5,000) 13,800

1055195 54200 Telephone 1,000 1,260 2,260


REVENUE

1045110 44154 Cost Settlement (NEW) 0 40,695 40,695

1045121 43307 State HIV/STD 600 100 700

1045148 44200 Patient Fees-Private Insurance 23,000 1,700 24,700

1045150 42324 NCCN Carryforward 13,213 (3,368) 9,845

1045151 42324 NCCN Carryforward 0 5,019 5,019

1045154 44157 Patient Fees-Medicaid 424,537 (55,000) 369,537

1045154 44161 Home Mobility (NEW) 0 50,000 50,000

1045154 44164 Other MFP (NEW) 0 5,000 5,000

1045155 43322 Chore Service-PTRC 251,000 66,193 317,193

1045155 43395 Caregiver Grant-PTRC 21,197 3,692 24,889

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1045155 44170 Chore/Respite Donations 100 500 600


1045161 49900 Unencumbered Balance (NEW) 0 72,450 72,450

1045163 42355 Child Health Care 75,546 (75,546) 0

1045163 43310 State Grant 0 75,546 75,546

1045163 44154 Cost Settlement 253,443 11,637 265,080

1045164 44154 Cost Settlement 63,000 5,500 68,500

1045170 44154 Cost Settlement 9,450 9,430 18,880


1045178 49900 Unencumbered Balance 0 25,821 25,821

1045185 42600 Bio-Terrorism 35,748 (270) 35,478

1045185 49900 Unencumbered Balance 6,172 (2,597) 3,575

1045191 43312 Health Promotions 39,235 (4,529) 34,706

1045192 44157 Patient Fees-Medicaid 1,114,150 (3,546) 1,110,604

1045192 44154 Cost Settlement 300,000 15,160 315,160

1045195 42359 Migrant Farmworker Grant 138,300 (2,043) 136,257

1045195 49900 Unencumbered Balance 5,700 (5,700) 0

Increase fund totals. 213,124 205,047 418,171

76,061,641 76,266,588

• Approve Budget Amendment #6, Sheriff's Department, Fire & Rescue

and Dobson Farmer's Market, as follows: ACCOUNT

PREVIOUS

REVISED

CODE


GENERAL FUND

EXPENDITURES

Non-Departmental

1054199 59510 General Fund Contingency 126,680 (82,186) 44,494


Sheriff's

1054310 53040 Vehicle Maintenance 93,284 4,006 97,290

1054310 55100 Capital Leases 103,629 (2,251) 101,378


Rabies Control

1054380 55100 Capital Leases 0 5,175 5,175


Fire & Rescue

1054342 57370 Special Projects-VFD 50,000 5,000 55,000


Dobson Farmers Market

1054945 56600 Other Improvements 0 130,186 130,186


REVENUE

1044000 48500 Insurance Refunds 15,000 5,670 20,670

1044000 49900 Unencumbered Balance 6,195,497 54,260 6,249,757

Increase fund totals. 213,124 59,930 273,054

76,266,588 76,326,518

Commissioner Johnson also announced that as of the meeting, Surry

County had collected 64 percent of owed taxes and thanked the citizens

for their hard work.

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Chairman Tucker declared the meeting to be an open forum and

invited members of the audience to address the Board on any matters

of civic concern.

Suzanne Settle, of the Old Lebanon Hill neighborhood, Kiwanis

Club and Trinity Episcopal Church, requested the Board to help with

adding a drug recovery court in Surry County. Ms. Settle was

supportive of the County’s Opioid Response Department.

Chairman Tucker introduced former Commissioner Bill Hamlin, who

was in the audience.

Angela Schmoll, of Mayberry 4 Paws, asked the Board to better

enforce and regulate actions against illegal dog breeders. Ms.

Schmoll said poorly maintained dog kennels cause neighborhoods to

smell bad and hurt property values. She passed around pictures of

dogs that were not being properly cared for.

Abi Blackwelder, of Mayberry 4 Paws, is a dog foster parent who

spoke. Ms. Blackwelder provided details about caring for dogs and

asked for better regulations of illegal breeders.

Paula Stanley, of Mayberry 4 Paws, said she is thankful for a

good relationship with Animal Control and said the illegal breeders

present an overall health issue. She said a dog group from Raleigh

had foster parents who adopted the 49 dogs that were recently taken

from an illegal breeder who was arrested.

Commissioner Johnson asked Ms. Stanley some questions about

animal regulation history in Surry County and how we compare to

adjacent counties. He and the Board thanked Mayberry 4 Paws for what

they do.

Steven Lowe, of the Kiwanis Club, said Surry County needs to

replicate drug courts here. Mr. Lowe said many people are working on

reducing the opioid epidemic, but the problem is getting worse, so we

must do something different to help save lives.

Chairman Tucker said he appreciated Mr. Lowe’s passion and said

we are trying, we have turned over rocks and are looking around

corners.

Wendy Tatman also spoke in support of drug courts. She said drug

courts reduce the number of people who are put in jail, have measures

to better help drug offenders and reduce expenses to the government.

Bettsee McPhail, of the Kiwanis Club, asked what the County is

doing to help the opioid problem. Chairman Tucker said Opioid

Response Director Mark Willis is working with anyone who will listen

to him and the County is trying about everything staff knows to do.

Chairman Johnson also said that Mr. Willis and the Board have been

requesting a drug court to be added. The Board thanked Ms. McPhail

and other speakers for their enthusiasm and encouraged Kiwanis to

help strengthen the foundation of drug court supporters in the

County.

There being no further comments, Chairman Tucker closed the

public forum.

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Susan Jarrell, Board of Elections Director, presented about

testing ADA compliant voting equipment. Ms. Jarrell said as long as

the equipment runs well during testing, staff plans to purchase 32

machines with $171,000 that is already budgeted.

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Chairman Tucker and Commissioner Johnson asked details about the

machines and if they are certified.

Ms. Jarrell said we are required to have the ADA compliant

machines.

The Board accepted the presentation about the equipment testing.

__________________________________________________________

Sandra Snow, Assistant County Manager, requested to amend the

agenda by adding two items to the County Manager’s Items. Ms. Snow

requested that the Laurel Springs Church Road Sewer Extension Project

Bid and date-setting for the upcoming DEC Associates budget workshop

be added. Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by

Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously to add the items to

the County Manager’s Items.

__________________________________________________________

Ed Woltz, County Attorney, presented information to the Board on

waiver of court costs and fines for defendants who are indigent or

unable to pay. Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by

Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve Mr. Woltz’s

recommendation.

__________________________________________________________

Maggie Simmons, Assistant Health Director, requested that the

Board give permission to the Health Department and Opioid Response

Department to apply for a Community Linkages for Care grant for

overdose prevention and response, which would help fund a fourth Peer

Support Specialist position.


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to give staff permission to apply

for the grant.

__________________________________________________________

Nathan Walls, Assistant to the County Manager, presented a

report on needed Boards and Commissions reappointments.

Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Chairman Tucker,

the Board voted unanimously to reappoint the following: Josh Watson,

Mark Bender and Walter White to the Surry County Board of Adjustment;

and Commissioner Larry Johnson to the Piedmont Triad Regional

Development Corporation Board.

__________________________________________________________

Sandra Snow, Assistant County Manager, presented information on

bids received from three contractors on the Laurel Springs Church

Road Sewer Extension Project.

Ed Woltz, County Attorney, advised the Board they can accept the

low bid of $398,210 from Carolina Grading & Utilities, Inc. with

waiver of a minor defect or informality.


Goins, the Board voted unanimously to accept the bid of $398,210 from

Carolina Grading & Utilities, Inc. with waiver of a minor defect or

informality.

__________________________________________________________

Sandra Snow, Assistant County Manager, requested the Board

approve Nov. 7 or Nov. 14 as the date for a follow-up budget workshop

with DEC Associates. The meeting will be public and held at 6 p.m.

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Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to hold the follow-up budget

workshop with DEC Associates on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m.

__________________________________________________________

The Board did not hold a closed session.

__________________________________________________________


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn. The meeting ended at

7:03 p.m.

_____________________________

Nathan Walls

Clerk to the Board

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Meeting of November 4, 2019


November 4, 2019. The meeting was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting



Vice-Chairman Larry Johnson, Commissioner Bill Goins, Commissioner

Mark Marion and Commissioner Eddie Harris.


Chris Knopf, County Manager



Rhonda Nixon, Budget and Performance Director

Mark Willis, Opioid Response Director

Sarah Bowen, Finance Officer



Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator

Dr. Sandy George, Mount Airy City Schools

Doug Coble and Johnny Hiatt, Franklin Volunteer Fire Department

Joan Sherif and Pat Gwyn, Northwestern Regional Library

Jeff Eads, Partners Behavioral Healthcare


News Media

__________________________________________________________


and thanked them for their attendance. Commissioner Harris delivered

the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

__________________________________________________________


agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner

Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the November 4, 2019

agenda.

________________________________________________________


October 21, 2019 meeting as presented with changes to Budget Amendment

numbers 5 and 6. Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by

Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes

as written.

__________________________________________________________


Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Commissioner Harris,

the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as follows:

Request from the County Manager:

• Approve the building mortgage refinance from the Franklin Volunteer

Fire Department.


• Approve the following retiree resolutions; Register of Deeds

introductory salary and filing fee; reclassification of position

#435002 from Building Codes Administrator (Grade 70) to Building

Codes Inspector (Grade range 65-67); reclassification of position

#413016 from a Financial Analyst (Grade 70) to a Budget Analyst

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(Grade 70) position; reclassification of Public Works positions

#742002 from an Equipment Operator II (Grade 63) to an Equipment

Mechanic (Grade 63), Equipment Mechanic I on the Position

Classification Plan (Grade 63) to Equipment Mechanic (Grade 63),

#742007 from an Equipment Operator I (Grade 62) to a Public Works

Assistant (Grade 58), #742024 from an Equipment Trainee (Grade

58) to an Equipment Operator I (Grade 62) and #741537 from a

Recycling Center Attendant (Grade 50) to a Recycling Route Driver

(Grade 56).

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Donald J. Williams began his career with the Surry County Public Works Department as a

temporary part-time employee on June 23, 2011. Mr. Williams advanced to permanent full-time status on August

1, 2014 and remained with the Public Works Department until his retirement on August 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, during his term of service, Mr. Williams held the position of Equipment Operator I until his

retirement; and

WHEREAS, during his years of faithful service, Donald J. Williams demonstrated outstanding equipment

operation skills. His grading and demolition abilities have also been a major asset to the Public Works

Department; and

WHEREAS, Donald J. Williams has faithfully served Surry County as a caring and conscientious public

servant; and

WHEREAS, Mr. William’s commitment and dedication have earned him the admiration and respect of his

fellow employees, colleagues, and the public he served; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board wishes to publicly commend Donald J.

Williams for his service to the citizens of Surry County and wishes to express its appreciation for his years of

dedicated employment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends to Donald J. Williams its best wishes for many

years of happiness during his retirement.

ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2019.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Gary S. Watson was employed from April 1, 2008 in the Surry County Finance department

until his retirement on April 30, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Watson dutifully served as Purchasing Agent – a position he held his entire career with

the Surry County Finance department; and

WHEREAS, during his years of faithful service, Mr. Watson has seen monumental growth and change in

Surry County Government and has worked to bring efficiency, integrity, financial strength and accountability to

the office of the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, the Surry County Board of Commissioners wishes to publicly commend Mr. Watson for the

dedication and diversification he has shown in his duties during his years of active service with Surry County; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board commends Gary S. Watson for the

professional manner in which he has served his fellow employees and the citizens of Surry County and wishes to

express its appreciation for his many years of dedicated employment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends to Gary S. Watson its best wishes for many years

of happiness during his retirement.

ADOPTED this the 4th day of November, 2019.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Portia M. Oakley faithfully served the citizens of Surry County from August 21, 1995 until

her retirement on May 31, 2019 as an employee of the Surry County Register of Deeds Office; and

WHEREAS, during her years of service, Portia M. Oakley held the positions of Deputy Register of Deeds

I and Deputy Register of Deeds II, a position she held from March 1, 1999 until her retirement; and

WHEREAS, through study and hard work, Portia M. Oakley became certified as one of North Carolina’s

Advanced Register of Deeds certification holders. Ms. Oakley’s position in the vital records department

demonstrated her extensive and comprehensive knowledge of issuing vital records certificates and notary public

oaths; and

WHEREAS, during her years of faithful service, Ms. Oakley has earned the admiration and respect of her

fellow employees, friends, and colleagues as she has dedicated her career to diligently serving the citizens of Surry

County; and

WHEREAS, the Surry County Board of Commissioners wishes to publicly commend Portia M. Oakley

for the integrity and high level of professionalism she has brought to the Surry County Register of Deeds Office;

and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board publicly commends Portia M. Oakley for her

service to the citizens of Surry County and wishes to express its appreciation for her many years of dedicated

employment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends to Portia M. Oakley its best wishes for many

years of happiness during her retirement.


RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Tammy Gordon Johnson worked for the County of Surry from February 7, 2005 until her

retirement on July 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, during her employment with the County of Surry, Mrs. Johnson held the positions of Water

and Sewer Projects Coordinator in the Planning department, Administrative Assistant II with Emergency Medical

Services, Secretary III, Secretary IV, and Economic Development and Tourism Coordinator with the Surry County

Economic Development and Tourism department. Mrs. Johnson transferred to the Human Resources department on

July 1, 2014 and worked as Tourism Coordinator and Human Resources Technician until she transitioned to the

County Manager’s Office on March 12, 2018 as Assistant to the County Manager, a position she held until her

retirement; and

WHEREAS, in performing her duties with various departments, Mrs. Johnson demonstrated a

compassionate, respectful and professional attitude in her interactions with co-workers, administration, and the

citizens of Surry County. She always exhibited honesty and trustworthiness in dealing with others; and

WHEREAS, Tammy Gordon Johnson has faithfully served Surry County as a caring and conscientious

public servant. Her high level of commitment has been a true asset to Surry County Government and the citizens of

Surry County; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board publicly commends Tammy Gordon Johnson

for her service to the citizens of Surry County and wishes to express its appreciation for her years of dedicated

employment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board extends to Tammy Gordon Johnson its best wishes for

many years of happiness during her retirement.


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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, NCGS 153A-92(b)(2) provides that boards of county commissioners may reduce the

salaries of elected officials only by a resolution adopted at least fourteen (14) days before the last day for

filing notice of candidacy for the office; and

WHEREAS, once adopted the resolution may not be altered until the person elected to the office

in the general election takes office; and

WHEREAS, the filing fee for the office shall be determined by reference to the reduced salary;

and

WHEREAS, the salary for the Register of Deeds in Surry County is equivalent to Grade 76 on the

Surry County Classification Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Surry County Classification Plan establishes the entry level annual salary for the

Register of Deeds at $52,980.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Surry County Board of Commissioners that

1. The annual salary for a newly elected Register of Deeds is hereby established at $52,980.

2. The filing fee for the Register of Deeds shall be determined by the above referenced salary.

3. Should the incumbent of this office be re-elected, he/she shall retain current compensation as

provided in the Surry County Classification Plan.

Adopted this the 4th day of November, 2019.

Requests from the Budget & Performance Director:

• Approve Budget Amendment #7, Department Grants, DSS Donation

Account Balance and Fund 24 Increase, as follows: ACCOUNT

PREVIOUS

REVISED

CODE


GENERAL FUND

EXPENDITURES

Emergency Management


1054330 56010 Equipment 0 6,086 6,086

Increase departmental

total

154,796 11,000 165,796

Homeland Security Grant

1054333 51720 Contracted Services 0 11,000 11,000


total

0 11,000 11,000

HSG Dirty Bomb Training

1054334 51500 Professional Services 0 11,000 11,000

1054334 52010 Supplies & Materials 0 1,500 1,500


total

0 12,500 12,500

Shelter Cot Trailer Grant (NEW)

1054335 52010 Supplies & Materials 0 60,342 60,342

1054335 56010 Equipment 0 18,258 18,258


total

0 78,600 78,600

Clean Water Grant - Fisher River



total

0 85,631 85,631

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Local Assistance

1055321 57734 Eldridge-Donations 1,500 3,034 4,534

1055321 57735 Foster Care Donations 1,000 30 1,030

1055321 57810 Special Adoption $ 50,000 22,967 72,967


total

1,362,871 26,031 1,388,902

Canoe Access



total

0 90,844 90,844

REVENUE

1044000 49900 Unencumbered Balance 6,249,757 85,631 6,335,388

1044330 43136 LEPC Tier II Grant 0 1,000 1,000

1044330 44550 Duke Energy Grant

(NEW)

0 10,000 10,000

1044333 42328 Homeland Security

Grant

0 11,000 11,000


Grant

0 12,500 12,500


Grant

0 78,600 78,600

1045321 43385 Special Adoption $ 50,000 22,967 72,967

1045321 44600 Foster Care Donations 1,500 (470) 1,030

1045321 44602 Eldridge-Donations 1,000 3,534 4,534

1046131 44550 Duke Energy Grant

(NEW)

0 90,844 90,844

Increase fund totals. 76,326,518 315,606 76,642,124

SHERIFFS SPECIAL EVENTS

EXPENDITURES

2454324 55657 Misc.-Special Events 0 70 70

REVENUE

2444324 49900 Unencumbered Balance 0 70 70

Increase fund totals. 0 70 70

• Approve ice machine purchase for the third floor of the

Government Center Building.

__________________________________________________________



of civic concern.

Wendy Tattman discussed the opioid crisis that affects Surry

County and read information about drug recovery courts. She stated

according to the statistics, it appears a drug recovery court should

already be in place and she is surprised that one isn’t. She also

spoke of the role that substance abuse plays in DSS cases. She read

facts about how drug recovery court helps participants heal and move

on from the drug lifestyle and how DSS cases are reduced as a result

of the court.

Suzanne Settle discussed statistics about opioids and said a

drug recovery court is the most successful way to reduce the problem.

She detailed how inexpensive it is to run a drug recovery court

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versus build a new jail. She encouraged support of a drug recovery

court.

Lida Kahn spoke in support of a drug recovery court. She said it

took her brother 50 years to improve his life after getting hooked on

drugs. She said Surry County needs a drug recovery court to help

people like him.

Dena Dollyhigh, with Mayberry 4 Paws, thanked the Board for

their warm welcome at the last Board meeting and Animal Control’s

efforts. She said four or more breeding females is a kennel and said

the public can report an illegal kennel at [email protected]. She

urged the Board to work with USDA on the guidelines they have in

place.

Commissioner Marion addressed the individuals who spoke about

the opioid crisis. He asked Opioid Response Director Mark Willis to

inform them about the November 7 faith-based opioid training at the

Service Center. Mr. Willis went into detail about the training, which

is being facilitated by the SAFE Project.

Jason Dunlap, with Mayberry 4 Paws, read portions of animal

ordinances from nearby counties and detailed gruesome cases of animal

abuse he has witnessed with dogs that he and his wife have rescued.

Several dogs they have fostered have died. He said Surry County needs

better animal ordinances.

Paula Stanley, with Mayberry 4 Paws, discussed how dogs need

shade to avoid heat stroke. She read the Animal Welfare Act regarding

extreme temperatures. She said Animal Control officers should be able

to determine if an animal is in distress and in need of shade.


public forum.

_________________________________________________________

Chris Knopf, County Manager, and Dr. Sandy George, Mount Airy

City Schools, presented an item regarding a proposed property

acquisition at 331 Culbert Street, adjacent to Tharrington Primary

School. Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner

Goins, the Board voted unanimously to allocate $61,121.18 from the

General Fund to Mount Airy City Schools for the property purchase.

__________________________________________________________

Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator, presented an item on a

proposed tax exclusion/exemption audit compliance program and tax

deferment circuit breaker program.

Ms. Harrison explained the information that had been provided to

the Board in a memo and Chairman Tucker said the item was discussed

with the Finance Committee.

Commissioner Harris asked Ms. Harrison if staff can audit the 345

applications for the program each year and Ms. Harrison confirmed that

staff can complete the task.


Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the tax

exclusion/exemption audit compliance program and tax deferment circuit

breaker program.

__________________________________________________________

Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator, presented a request to

schedule the sale of tax foreclosures that were provided to the Board

in a memo.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Chairman Tucker described the foreclosure process in Surry County

and Commissioner Harris asked Ms. Harrison how the foreclosures are

posted and upset bids are placed at the Judicial Center. Ed Woltz,

County Attorney, also answered questions from the Board.

Upon motion of Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner

Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve the sale of the listed

properties.

__________________________________________________________

Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator, presented a request to approve

a power of compromise resolution for discovery taxes in Surry County.

Ms. Harrison explained that a taxpayer’s valid defense to

compromise an unpaid discovery bill is imposed through a clerical

error, an illegal tax or is levied for an illegal purpose. Ms.

Harrison provided examples for each event.

A discussion ensued with Commissioner Harris asking if the

resolution would allow the abatement of taxes. Ms. Harrison confirmed

that it would not.


the Board voted unanimously to approve a power of compromise

resolution for discovery taxes in Surry County.

__________________________________________________________

Penny Harrison, Tax Administrator, presented Robert Hinson’s

request to release a tax penalty for not listing his boat in Surry

County.

No action was taken.

__________________________________________________________

Joan Sherif, Director of Northwestern Regional Library, and Pat

Gwyn, Branch Manager of Mount Airy Public Library, presented an

update about Surry County libraries. Ms. Sherif read off a handout

that was provided to the Board. Ms. Sherif described how reading

scores are down among fourth to eighth graders across the country and

libraries are doing their best to help children improve their scores.

The Board discussed the topic and the libraries’ rental programs.

_________________________________________________________

Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented an item regarding a blood

warmer purchase request for Surry County Emergency Services on a

quick response vehicle.


Harris, the Board voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the

blood warmer to be paid from the Emergency Services budget.

__________________________________________________________

Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested adoption of the fiscal

year 2020-2021 budget calendar.


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the fiscal year 2020-

2021 budget calendar.

__________________________________________________________

Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested the Board amend the

County Manager’s Items by adding consideration of a Jury Commission

appointment to the agenda.

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Goins, the Board voted unanimously to amend the County Manager’s

Items by adding consideration of a Jury Commission appointment to the

agenda.

__________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker asked the Board to consider the appointment of

Wanda Stanley as the Surry County representative on the Jury

Commission. The Clerk of Superior Court and Superior Court Judge

appoint the other two members.


the Board voted unanimously to appoint Wanda Stanley to the Jury Commission.

__________________________________________________________


Goins, the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session for

legal matters pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3), economic

development pursuant to 143-318.11 (a)(4), and personnel matters

pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(6).

___________________________________________________________

The Board came out of closed session and resumed regular

business.

___________________________________________________________


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve but not release the

October 7, 2019 closed session minutes.

___________________________________________________________


Marion, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Rhonda Nixon as Interim

Finance Officer.

___________________________________________________________


Marion, the Board voted unanimously to add a Senior Employee Wellness

Nurse to the position classification plan at grade 74 and reclassify

position #423701 to Senior Employee Wellness Nurse.

___________________________________________________________


Goins, the Board voted unanimously to recess until 6:00 p.m.,

November 14 at the Historic Courthouse for a work session with DEC

Associates.

_____________________________

Nathan Walls

Clerk to the Board

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Meeting of November 18, 2019


November 18, 2019. The meeting was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting










Johnny Easter, Development Services Director


Daniel White, Parks & Recreation Director

Kim Bates, Planning Director

Jesse Day, Piedmont Triad Regional Council


Lynn Cochran, Northwest Piedmont Rural Planning Organization

Michael Abulya, Reuben Crummy and Andy Bailey, NC DOT

Kristy Preston, DSS Director

Nikki Hull, DSS Social Work Program Manager


News Media

__________________________________________________________


and thanked them for their attendance. Chairman Tucker delivered the

invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

__________________________________________________________


agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Commissioner

Harris, the Board voted unanimously to approve the November 18, 2019

agenda.

________________________________________________________


November 4, 2019 meeting as presented. Upon motion of Commissioner

Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Goins, the Board voted unanimously


__________________________________________________________

Chairman Tucker requested the Board consider the consent agenda

less the memo about the Board of Equalization and Review. Upon motion

of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, the Board

voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as follows:

Request from the County Manager:

Approve the following from the Tax Department:

1. Total releases for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $4,946.60.

2. Total refunds for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $2,944.63.

3. Total NCVTS tag and tax refunds for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $1,887.37.

4. Total real and personal property discoveries for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $16,769.14.

5. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC additions for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $401,140.18.

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6. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC refunds for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $442.81.

7. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC releases for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $33,583.17.

8. Total EMS, EMD and EMS-MC collections for the month ending 10/31/2019 in the amount of $33,698.41.

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Chairman Tucker advised that it was time for the special

recognition portion of the agenda.

The Board recognized the following members of the East Surry

High School Girls Golf Team: Head Coach Chad Freeman, Brooke Hege,

Claire Hardy, Eliza Hart, Elizabeth Carson, Emma Hutchens, Grace

Kiser, Julianna Vaughn, Mariah Robertson and Marlie Easter.

The Board recognized the following members of the East Surry

High School Volleyball Team: Head Coach Caleb Gilley, Assistant Coach

Sydney McCann, Assistant Coach Katelyn Markle, Allie Bruner, Ally

McCraw, Anna Kate Badgett, Cadence Lawson, Emma Brown, Gracie

Bullington, Hannah Johnston, Julie Marshall, Kahmea Bowser, Kate

Parks, Kylie Bruner, Leah Hayes, Maggie Holt, Morgan Smith and

Samarin Kipple.

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of civic concern.

J.T. Henson suggested a tax increase to an even 59 cents and a

sales tax increase of one quarter percent to 7.25 percent with a

sunset clause, if that’s legal, to help pay for capital projects. Mr.

Henson would like the Board to prioritize capital projects, to

include, in order, a new jail, school renovations and new

construction, the latter of which state funding should be researched.

Mark Willis, Opioid Response Director, informed the Board that

the Opioid Response Department and Health and Nutrition Center had

received approval on a Community Linkages to Care grant, worth

$275,000 over 33 months, to start December 1, 2019. The grant allows

for an additional staff member for the Intervention Team, operating

and training expenses and an additional vehicle.

Mark Jones said he was concerned to read that members of the

Board wanted to borrow approximately $60 million before deciding how

much is needed for projects with the Elkin High School gymnasium and

new jail. Mr. Jones asked the Board to disclose to residents how much

is needed before borrowing money. Mr. Jones also asked to discuss the

topic further with residents.


public forum.

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Kim Bates, Planning Director, introduced Jesse Day, Planning

Director of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, and thanked everyone

who assisted with the Land Use Plan 2040, including residents who

responded to the survey.

Mr. Day presented a Powerpoint presentation about the Land Use

Plan 2040. The Board had previously been provided a draft plan of the

document two weeks prior. Mr. Day stated that there will be pressure

on land for future uses, that Surry County does well in retail sales

compared to peer counties and that the County’s strengths are trails,

blueways and tourism. A future land use map was shown as part of the

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presentation, in addition to development policies and recommendations

for future development opportunities. Growth in healthcare and retail

were also discussed.

Commissioner Harris asked how Surry County compares to adjacent

counties in terms of development. Mr. Day said the land use plan is a

more advanced document than used in adjacent counties and is a good

guide going forward. In response to another question from

Commissioner Harris about Surry County’s growth going forward, Mr.

Day said market-rate, mid-range housing is a challenge and suggested

that the County invest in that and in parks and recreation.

Chairman Tucker opened the public hearing for the Land Use Plan

2040.

J.T. Henson said that agribusiness contributes 26 percent to

Surry County’s economy and asked to set aside land strictly for

farming.

Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Bates what the Planning Board’s

recommendation is on the land use plan, to which Mr. Bates responded

that the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of the plan.

Commissioner Harris, in response to Mr. Henson, said that Surry

County has voluntary agriculture districts and the Board adopted a

Farmland Preservation Plan years ago. Commissioner Harris, Chairman

Tucker and Commissioner Goins voiced their support of the land use

plan.


Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Land Use Plan

2040.

The Land Use Plan 2040 and Mr. Day’s Powerpoint are located in

the Government Center shared drive under Administration: BOCC: BOCC

Presentations.

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Lynn Cochran, of the Northwest Piedmont Rural Planning

Organization, introduced Michael Abulya, Reuben Crummy and Andy Bailey

from NC DOT.

Mr. Abulya presented a Powerpoint about the Comprehensive

Transportation Plan for the region, to include socioeconomic

statistics. The Powerpoint was presented with the intent to gain an

endorsement from the Board on the socioeconomic statistics. The

statistics show no growth in Surry County’s population and employment

estimates through 2045. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan will

come back to the Board for adoption at a later date.


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to endorse the socioeconomic

statistics of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan.

Mr. Abulya’s Powerpoint is located in the Government Center

shared drive under Administration: BOCC: BOCC Presentations.

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Kristy Preston, DSS Director, introduced Nikki Hull, DSS Social

Work Program Manager, to present foster care information to the Board.

Ms. Hull said that in January 2019, 74 children were in foster

care in the County, which was the average in 2018. In July 2019,

numbers had risen to 85 children in foster care and in November 2019,

it has risen to 97 children in foster care, which represents a 31

percent increase from the previous year. Ms. Hull said that the

numbers can be attributed to drug use in the County; methamphetamines

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account for about 49 percent and opiates account for about 11 percent

of the children who have entered foster care this year. Ms. Hull said

that DSS has started drug screening foster care children and since

January 2019, 20 of 27 children have positively screened for illegal

substances, with 15 testing positive for methamphetamines. The

children screened range in age from 6 months old to 15 years old, with

the average age of children testing positive at 3 years old.

Chairman Tucker asked Ms. Hull how we compare to other counties,

to which Ms. Hull responded it’s about the same across the state.

Chairman Tucker and Commissioners Marion and Harris said it was sad to

hear this information and thanked staff for their hard work.

Ms. Preston presented an action item on standardized assessment

protocol for youth in foster care. The Benchmarks organization

approached DSS about entering into a pilot project where DSS social

work staff will perform a trauma assessment for foster care children 4

years old and up. Children needing assistance will be referred to

mental health providers. Benchmarks has also requested the County

enter into a Memorandum of Understanding for the pilot project.

Ms. Preston also discussed how crisis intervention funds were

down to $331,895. She said the State is reallocating crisis

intervention funds quarterly and this will help get Surry County DSS

closer to its funding numbers from last year; for the first quarter,

Surry County DSS received an additional $28,000 from the State. She

said a budget amendment will be coming up for that.

Additionally, Ms. Preston provided a list of mandated services

provided by DSS as an informational item.


Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Surry County DSS

Director’s request to enter into a standardized assessment protocol

for youth in foster care and to authorize the DSS Director to enter

into a Memorandum of Understanding with Benchmarks to implement the

standardized assessment protocol.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented an item regarding a

surplused 911 console donation to the Town of Elkin Police Department

for dispatching.

Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Chairman Tucker,

the Board voted unanimously to donate a 911 console to the Town of

Elkin Police Department for dispatching.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested the Board donate a lift

van for wheelchair-bound students to Elkin City Schools.

Mr. Knopf said Elkin City Schools proposed to utilize $4,110.47

that they have not used out of special capital allocations from

fiscal year 2019 on an activity bus and $694.60 for their unused

share of a wrecker that was purchased for the Dobson school bus

garage. Since they were special capital funds and they were unused,

the funding rolled back into the General Fund. Mr. Knopf told the

Board if they were to approve the item, the funding would come from

the General Fund.

The Board discussed any precedents that have been set by using

funds from the previous year’s general fund.


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to grant the request of

utilizing $4,110.47 and $694.60 from the General Fund towards the

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purchase of a lift van for wheelchair-bound students in Elkin City

Schools.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested to amend the County

Manager’s Agenda Items to add approval of the Laurel Springs Church

Road Sewer Extension contract.


the Board voted unanimously to amend the County Manager’s Agenda

Items to add approval of the Laurel Springs Church Road Sewer

Extension contract.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested the Board approve the

Laurel Springs Church Road Sewer Extension contract.


Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Laurel Springs

Church Road Sewer Extension contract.

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Goins, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at approximately 7:52

p.m.

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Nathan Walls

Clerk to the Board

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Meeting of December 2, 2019


December 2, 2019. The meeting was held in the Commissioners’ Meeting










Rhonda Nixon, Budget Director & Interim Finance Officer


Daniel White, Parks & Recreation Director

Steve Hiatt, Sheriff



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and thanked them for their attendance. Commissioner Goins delivered

the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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agenda. Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Commissioner

Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve the December 2, 2019

agenda.

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Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Harris, the Board voted unanimously


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Goins, seconded by Commissioner Marion, the Board voted unanimously to

approve the minutes as written.

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Upon motion of Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Harris,

the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as follows:


Approve an additional $10,000 for school building project

services provided by Bill Powell, LT Consulting.

Approve to reclassify position #417003 from an Elections Clerk

(Grade 63) to an Elections Specialist (Grade 64).

Approve to reclassify position #413006 from a Financial Analyst

(Grade 70) to a Finance Accounting Technician IV (Grade 65).

Approve to accept a recently awarded Community Linkage care

grant for overdose prevention and response.

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Approve a change order in the amount of $2,465.75 for MIS to

upgrade two additional servers for the Netapp upgrade.

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Chairman Tucker advised that it was time for the special

recognition portion of the agenda.

The Board recognized the following Eagle Scouts: William

Marshall, Caleb Adams, Zack Wardle, Tommy McGuire, Benjamin Snow,

Landon Hiatt and Holdin Joseph Hall.

The Board recognized Ashton Seal, a prize-winning youth hog

farmer.

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of civic concern.

Mark Jones requested the Board consider and approve a resolution

declaring Surry County a Second Amendment sanctuary, stating that the

Board supports Second Amendment rights.

J.T. Henson told the Board that the Surry Rural Medical Center

will open December 3, 2019.


public forum.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented bids for the Superior

Court Judges Office project in the Judicial Center.


Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the low bid of

$44,700 from Hayco Construction.

The bid submittals are located in the Government Center shared

drive under Administration: BOCC: Agenda Packets: 2019: December 2,

2019 Agenda Packet.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, conducted the 2020 Election of Board

Officers.

Commissioner Goins nominated Commissioner Johnson for Chairman

and Commissioner Harris motioned to close nominations. The Board voted

unanimously for Commissioner Johnson to serve as Chairman in 2020.

Chairman Johnson nominated Commissioner Marion for Vice Chairman

and Commissioner Harris motioned to close nominations. The Board voted

unanimously for Commissioner Marion to serve as Vice Chairman in 2020.

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The Board took a ten-minute break.

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The Board resumed the meeting and each member commented about the

last year and thanked one another for their support and service.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested the Board approve an

interlocal agreement with the Town of Elkin to assign ownership of

the Elkin Area Water System from the County to the Town and to

confirm operational responsibilities for the utility lines.

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Harris, the Board voted unanimously to approve an interlocal

agreement with the Town of Elkin to assign ownership of the Elkin

Area Water System from the County to the Town and to confirm

operational responsibilities for the utility lines.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, informed the Board about the

Sensory Garden project, which is a partnership between the Surry

County Master Gardeners, Surry County Parks & Recreation and Lowes of

Elkin. The garden will be installed on December 5, 2019.


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Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented a request from the Surry

County Master Gardeners and Mount Airy Garden Club to add a Blue Star

Memorial Marker to the Historic Courthouse grounds.


Marion, the Board voted unanimously to approve the addition of a Blue

Star Memorial Marker to the Historic Courthouse grounds.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested the Board approve the

2020 Conference of Local Elected Officials Schedule.

Upon motion of Chairman Johnson, seconded by Commissioner

Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to approve the 2020 Conference of

Local Elected Officials Schedule.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented cost breakdowns for the

Jail/Law Enforcement Center/911 Center/Magistrate’s Office

construction project.

Chairman Johnson asked Mr. Knopf what year the jail plan figures

were proposed. Mr. Knopf said some of the scenarios go back to the

2017 Board retreat, but the numbers presented at the December 2

meeting were updated the previous Monday. Commissioner Tucker

explained the description of a 299-cell jail with core capacity of

450 cells.

Chairman Johnson asked Mr. Knopf to provide the new figures to

the current Sheriff and his staff.


The jail plan figures are located in the Government Center

shared drive under Administration: BOCC: Agenda Packets: 2019:

December 2, 2019 Agenda Packet.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, presented information about the

yearly application for the Community Services Block Grant from the

Yadkin Valley Economic Development District, Inc. to the Board.


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Nathan Walls, Assistant to the County Manager, presented a

report on needed Boards and Commissions reappointments and

appointments.

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Upon motion of Commissioner Tucker, seconded by Commissioner

Marion, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Paula Stanley to the

Board of Equalization and Review and appoint current member Les

Bennett as Chairman of the Board of Equalization and Review. Upon

motion of Commissioner Goins, seconded by Commissioner Tucker, the

Board voted unanimously to reappoint Les Bennett, Terry Kennedy,

Terry Jason White, David Taylor, Gary Lee Brown and Bobbie Collins to

the Board of Equalization and Review.


Harris, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Mike Branch, Donna

Collins, Eddie Wilmoth, Rusty York and Shelley Goins to the

Recreation Advisory Committee.

Upon motion of Commissioner Tucker, seconded by Commissioner

Goins, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Scott Corbin to the

Board of Trustees of Northern Regional Hospital.


Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve Jimmy Chappell as a

regular member to serve on the Elkin Planning Board of Adjustment.

Upon motion of Commissioner Marion, seconded by Chairman

Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Jonathan Bledsoe to

the Dobson Community Library Board.

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Chris Knopf, County Manager, requested the Board approve a

contract between the County and Resource Institute for approximately

$3 million in grants to repair hurricane-related damage along the

Mitchell River, Big Elkin Creek and Camp Creek; three resolutions

associated with the projects; associated landowner agreements as they

come in; and to accept State funding with no matching dollars.

Commissioner Harris commented about touring the three sites and

thanked State officials who helped secure the funding. Commissioner

Tucker thanked Commissioner Harris for his work on the project.


Goins, the Board voted unanimously to approve a contract between the

County and Resource Institute for $3 million in grants to repair

damage along the Mitchell River, Big Elkin Creek and Camp Creek; the

three following resolutions associated with the projects; associated

landowner agreements as they come in; and to accept State funding

with no matching dollars.

Resolution – Water Resources Development Grant WHEREAS, the Surry County Board of Commissioners desires to sponsor, Mitchell River project, a stream restoration effort

focused on repairing damage caused by Hurricane Michael and subsequent storm events.

WHEREAS, the Surry County Board of Commissioners also recognizes Resource Institute, Inc. as the project manager for this

project and acknowledges them as being a Responsible Party for this proposed project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1) The Board requests the State of North Carolina to provide financial assistance to Surry County for Mitchell River project

in the amount of $ 1,000,000;

2) The Board assumes full obligation for payment of the balance of project costs;

3) The Board will obtain all necessary State and Federal permits;

4) The Board will comply with all applicable laws governing the award of contracts and the expenditure of public funds by

local governments.

5) The Board will sub-contract a project manager (Resource Institute, Inc.) to supervise construction of the project to assure

compliance with permit conditions and to assure safe and proper construction according to approved plans and

specifications;

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6) The Board will sub-contract a project manager (Resource Institute, Inc.) to obtain suitable spoil disposal areas as needed

and all other easements or rights-of-way that may be necessary for the construction and operation of the project without

cost or obligation to the State;

7) The Board will assure that the project is open for use by the public on an equal basis with no restrictions;

8) The Board will hold the State harmless from any damages that may result from the construction, operation and

maintenance of the project;

9) The Board accepts responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the completed project.

Resolution – Water Resources Development Grant

WHEREAS, the Surry County Board of Commissioners desires to sponsor, Cedar Creek (Camp Creek) project, a stream

restoration effort focused on repairing damage caused by Hurricane Michael and subsequent storm events.




1) The Board requests the State of North Carolina to provide financial assistance to Surry County for Cedar Creek (Camp

Creek) project in the amount of $ 500,000;




local governments.



specifications;








Resolution – Water Resources Development Grant WHEREAS, the Surry County Board of Commissioners desires to sponsor, Big Elkin Creek project, a stream restoration effort

focused on repairing damage caused by Hurricane Michael and subsequent storm events.




1) The Board requests the State of North Carolina to provide financial assistance to Surry County for Big Elkin Creek

project in the amount of $ 1,500,000;




local governments.



specifications;




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Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn at approximately 7:24

p.m.

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Nathan Walls

Clerk to the Board