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NORTHAMPTON COUNTY

REGULAR SESSION

April 3, 2017

Be It Remembered that the Board of Commissioners of Northampton County met on April 3,

2017, with the following present: Fannie Greene, Chester Deloatch, Charles Tyner, Geneva

Faulkner, and Robert Carter.

Others Present: Kimberly Turner, Scott McKellar, Nathan Pearce, Leslie Edwards and Komita

Hendricks

Chairman Carter called the meeting to order.

Work Session:

A work session was held with Sen. Erica Smith-Ingram and Rep. Michael Wray.

Sen. Erica Smith-Ingram and Rep. Michael Wray spoke briefly to the Board about bills that were

submitted to the General Assembly for 2017-2018 sessions.

Agenda Work Session:

A work session was held to discuss today’s agenda items. Chairman Carter called upon County

Manager Kimberly Turner for input. Ms. Turner had no changes. Chairman Carter called upon

Commissioners for input. Commissioners had no changes.

Regular Session:

Chairman Carter called the meeting to order, welcomed everyone, and announced when citizens

could make comments. Commissioner Faulkner gave the Invocation and the Pledge of

Allegiance was recited.

Approval of Regular Session Minutes for March 20, 2017:

A motion was made by Chester Deloatch and seconded by Fannie Greene to approve the Regular

Session Minutes for March 20, 2017. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion

carried.

Approval of Closed Session Minutes for March 20, 2017:

A motion was made by Fannie Greene and seconded by Chester Deloatch to approve the Closed

Session Minutes for March 20, 2017. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion

carried.

Approval of Agenda for April 3, 2017:

A motion was made by Fannie Greene and seconded by Geneva Faulkner to approve the agenda

for April 3, 2017. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion carried.

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Kinnser Software Inc. Contract:

Mr. Andy Smith, Health Department Director, appeared before the Board to obtain approval of

the Kinnser Software contract for the Home Health Department.

A motion was made by Charles Tyner and seconded by Chester Deloatch to approve the

proposed contract between Northampton County’s Home Health Department and Kinnser

Software Inc. for the purpose of providing software services. Question Called: All present

voting yes. Motion carried.

NFP Coordinator:

Mr. Andy Smith, Health Department Director, appeared before the Board to obtain approval of

contracting for a Nurse Family Partnership Outreach/Intake Coordinator position.

A motion was made by Charles Tyner and seconded by Chester Deloatch to approve the

contracting of a Nurse Family Partnership Outreach/Intake Coordinator for temporary part-time

position. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion carried.

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Approval of Proposal and Agreement for Engineering and Surveying Services for the

Squire Road Waterline Relocation Project:

Mr. Jason Morris, Public Works Director, appeared before the Board to obtain approval of the

proposal and approval of the agreement for the Engineering and Surveying for the Squire Road

Waterline Relocation Project.

A motion was made by Geneva Faulkner and seconded by Fannie Greene to accept the proposal

and award the Engineering and Surveying Services for the Squire Road Waterline Relocation

Project to Green Engineering, PLLC. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion

carried.

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Introduction of Dr. Michael A. Elam:

Ms. Kimberly Turner, County Manager, appeared before the Board to introduce Dr. Michael A.

Elam the fifth President of Halifax Community College.

Dr. Elam spoke briefly to the Board about plans for Halifax Community College. He also invited

the Board to the 50th

Anniversary Celebration on September 14, 2017.

Management Matters:

Ms. Kimberly Turner, County Manager, appeared before the Board to provide them with copy of

the letter to Northampton County Schools in regards to their short and long range goals for

academics and capital outlay. She also stated located in the Board Packet is a copy of the letter

from Northampton County Schools.

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Citizens/Board Comments:

Chairman Carter called for Citizens Comments.

Mr. Jack Saunders, citizen, provided the Board with a letter from Lake Gaston Association in

regards to 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget.

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Chairman Carter called for Board Comments.

Commissioner Tyner made comments in reference to the Courthouse Security project, surveying

for water needs and budget cuts.

Vice-Chairman Deloatch made comments in reference to the Old DSS Renovation project.

Commissioner Greene made comments in reference to a letter from the Probation and Parole

Office. She also mentioned the Mock Commissioner Meeting on May 2, 2017.

Commissioner Faulkner also made comments in reference to the letter from Probation and Parole

Office. She also mentioned the double cost for the splitting of the two projects the Old DSS

project and Courthouse Security. She also requested that the Recreation department provide an

up-date of information for more localized services.

Chairman Carter made comments in reference to transportation for children to get to and from

the Cultural and Wellness Center. He also reminded the Board that Closed Session is

confidential.

A motion was made by Chester Deloatch and seconded by Fannie Greene to enter in closed

session for the purpose of G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(4)-EDC report. Question Called: All present

voting yes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Chester Deloatch and seconded by Fannie Greene to adjourn closed

session. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Fannie Greene and seconded by Chester Deloatch to reconvene regular

session. Question Called: All present voting yes. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Chester Deloatch and seconded by Charles Tyner to adjourn. Question

Called: All present voting yes. Motion carried.

Komita Hendricks, Clerk to the Board

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