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NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF GREENE

The Greene County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the courtroom of the Greene County Courthouse. Present for the meeting: Chairman Jerry Jones and Commissioners Susan Blizzard, Brad Fields, Benny Heath, and James T. Shackleford, Jr. Interim County Manager Richard Hicks and County Attorney Borden Parker were also present.

The Chairman called the meeting to order.

Vice Chairman Brad Fields gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.

The Chairman turned the meeting over to the Interim County Manager.

The agenda was amended to remove item F8 and add F13 Appointment to the ECC Board.

On motion by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Blizzard the Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda.

On motion by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Heath the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda.

December 15, 2014 Regular Meeting Minutes

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The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.

Mr. Roger Grant from the Shine Community stepped forward and voiced his concern over the proposed ATV park that may be going in that area. Many citizens are very concerned over this and many are in attendance tonight. He is totally against anything of this nature going in.

Ms. Sherry Sutton of Shine spoke next and voiced concern for the possible decrease in property value, safety issues, noise, increase in traffic, interference with church functions and possible increase in crime. Next Allen Kearney spoke, he voiced concern about the noise as proposed track would be less than 100 yards from his home. He is also concerned about crime, damage to property, etc. Next Cassandra Sweet voiced concern about their possibly being no separation between the park and peoples property, concerned about injuries from the park, possible increase in EMS, firemen and sheriff personnel, concerned about the safety of the elderly in this area, also concerned for decrease in property values, damage to property, potential for increase in drugs, alcohol, etc. Steve Harris not sure of what is going on out there but was there to ask the board of commissioners to support citizens and listen to their concerns and was pleading with the board to look after the community. Reminded the board that they are elected officials and that they are to serve the concerned citizens of this community.

Discussion: The Board thanked all who voiced their concerns and advised they would be looking into this further.

No further comments were presented and the Chairman closed the public comments.

The Transportation Department Update was presented by Misty Chase. She included in her presentation the Greene County Transportation System Safety Program Audit that she had just received earlier that day. She advised that she was taking necessary steps to correct problems and would be reporting back to the board at a later date.

Discussion:

Chairman Jones asked if there was a deadline to correct the problems noted in the audit, Misty advised that she had to have a plan to the State by the 31 of January. No further action needed at this time.

Mr. Hicks introduced the new Economic Developer Mr. Art Jackson to the Board.

Mr. Hicks presented an Update on Transportation Fees from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Discussion: It was advised that all board members contact local and state elected officials to voice concern about Snow Hill being changed from rural to urban. Also need to find out what qualifications changed us from rural to urban.

No action needed at this time.

Mr. Hicks presented the Application for Franchise for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.

Med-x application for franchise, we need to place a 30 day add in the paper to advise of the action being requested and to allow for comments/concerns.

Discussion: Commissioner Blizzard asked questions of Med-X. She asked them to verify what kind of transports they will be doing, she was advised non-emergency only. She also asked about company financials, what kind of vehicles and how many assigned, company profit status.

On motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Shackleford the Board voted to unanimously to approve this request to place the ad for 30 days.

Mr. Hicks presented request for Renewal of Health Services Agreement.

On motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Blizzard the Board voted unanimously to approve this request.

Mr. Hicks presented Request to Establish Public Hearing Dates for CDBG. It was advised that 2 publish hearings are required.

On motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Blizzard the Board voted unanimously to approve the public hearings and set dates as January 20, 2015 and February 16, 2015.

Mr. Hicks advised of the need to appoint a Commissioner to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as there is a vacancy on their Board due to it was held by Mr. Denny Garner.

Discussion: It was advised that they meet once a year. Commissioner Fields was nominated.

On motion by Commissioner Blizzard, seconded by Commissioner Heath the Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Fields to the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Mr. Hicks presented a request to appointment of a Commissioner to the Firemans Relief Fund as there is a vacancy that was held by former Commissioner Denny Garner. Commissioner Fields was nominated.

On motion by Commissioner Blizzard, seconded by Commissioner Heath the Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Fields to the Firemans Relief Fund.

Mr. Hicks presented a request to appointment of a Commissioner to the Senior Center Advisory Board. Commissioner Heath was nominated.

On motion by Commissioner Blizzard, seconded by Commissioner Fields the Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Heath to the Senior Center Advisory Board.

Mr. Hicks presented a request to appointment of a Commissioner to the Animal Control Advisory Board. It was advised that usually the Chairman and Vice-Chairman sit on this Board. Commissioners Jones and Fields were nominated.

On motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Blizzard the Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioners Jones and Fields to the Animal Control Advisory Board.

Mr. Hicks presented request to the Adoption of Ordinance Amending the 2014/2015 Budget (01-05-2015 01).

On motion by Commissioner Fields, seconded by Commissioner Blizzard the Board voted unanimously to approve this Ordinance.

Mr. Hicks presented the Application to Appointment of William Morris Jr. to the Hookerton Economic Development Commission.

On motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Fields the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Morris Jr. to the Board.

Mr. Hicks presented request to appoint Commissioner to be the Voting Delegate at the Legislative Goals Conference. Chairman Jones nominated.

On motion by Commissioner Heath, seconded by Commissioner Blizzard the Board voted unanimously to appoint Commissioner Jones as the Delegate.

Mr. Hicks presented request to appoint Commissioner to the ECC Board. Commissioner Heath was nominated.

On motion by Commissioner Blizzard, seconded by Commissioner Fields the Board voted unanimously to app

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