Board of Commissioners November 20, 2023

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COLUMBUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
127 W. Webster St
Whiteville, NC 28472
AGENDA
Monday, November 20, 2023
5:45 P.M. – Closed Session
6:30 P.M. – Regular Session
1. Meeting Called to Order: Chairman Ricky Bullard
RECESS REGULAR SESSION and enter into CLOSED SESSION in ACCORDANCE with N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A) (3) ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILGE, N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A) (6) PERSONNEL,
2. Closed Session in Accordance with N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(3) Attorney-Client Privilege, N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(6) Personnel.
RECESS CLOSED SESSION and enter into REGULAR SESSION
GENERAL ACCOUNT:
Regular Session Resumes 6:30 P.M.
3. Invocation: Commissioner Chris Smith
4. Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Scott Floyd
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5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Input
7. Approval of Board Minutes:
a. November 06, 2023
8. Proclamation – Notary Public Day: Nancy Tolley is requesting adoption of the proclamation recognizing notary public day as a requirement for a scholarship program for Columbus County students.
9. Proclamation – American Indian Heritage Month: The Governing Body is requesting adoption of the proclamation recognizing American Indian Heritage Month.
10. Administration – Retirement Plaques: County Manager Eddie Madden will recognize the following:
a. Retiree - Kimberly Williams for over 20 years of service with the Department of Social Services.
b. Retiree – Susan Lennon for over 20 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office.
11. Southeastern Community College – Approval to Transfer Capital Reserve Funds for Roadway Repairs and Approval of Equipment Reimbursement: SCC President Dr. Chris English is requesting approval to transfer Capital Reserve Funds in the amount of $49,770 to cover the expense of fixing the roadway to the North Campus. Dr. English is also requesting equipment reimbursement funds in the amount of $22,590 for the Automotive Program. (Dr. English will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
12. Administration – Approval of the Resolution of Support for myFutureNC: County Manager Eddie Madden is requesting approval of the resolution supporting myFutureNC, a non-profit organization assisting with the goal of 2 million North Carolina students earning high-quality credential or postsecondary degrees by 2030. (Dr. English will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
13. Sheriff’s Office – Update on Detention Center: Sheriff Bill Rogers will give the board an update on Detention Center. (Sheriff Rogers will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
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14. Economic Development - Approval to Reschedule the Public Hearing regarding Economic Development Incentive Grant for Project Access: Economic Director Gary Lanier is requesting approval to reschedule the public hearing regarding an Economic Development Incentive Grant for Project Access to January 2nd, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. or as soon as can be heard. (Dylan Bowen will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
15. Attorney’s Office – Approval of the Resolution regarding the Upset Bid for Cerro Gordo Property: Attorney Amanda Prince is requesting approval of the resolution regarding the upset bid for the Cerro Gordo property. (Amanda Prince will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
16. Finance – Approval of Change Order #1 and Budget Amendment: Finance Director Lacie Jacobs is requesting approval of the following Budget Amendment and Change order:
1. Facility Services – Change Order #1 Retro Environmental Asbestos Abatement (attached)
2. SCC Capital Fund Balance – Hurricane Idalia
17. DSS – Monthly Update for October 2023: Social Services Director Algernon McKenzie will present the monthly Social Services update for October 2023. (Algernon McKenzie will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
18. Appointments/Re-Appointments/Replacements: Staff is requesting appointments, re-appointments or replacements to the following boards, committees and councils.
Legend: EB = Entire Board Listed Zone # = Individual Commissioner
Zone I: Barbara Featherson Zone V: Brent Watts
Zone II: Chris Smith Zone VI: Ricky Bullard
Zone III: Giles E. Byrd Zone VII: Scott Floyd
Zone IV: Lavern Coleman
COMMITTEE
ZONE/EB
PERSON(S)
EXP.
DATE
BOARD
ACTION
Board of Adjustments
IV
Ronald McPherson
9/30/2023
Board of Adjustments
VI
VACANT
9/30/2023
Board of Adjustments
VII
Kathryn Faulk (Resigned)
9/30/2024
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RECESS REGULAR SESSION and enter into COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER and SEWER DISTRICTS I, II, III, IV and V BOARD MEETING
19. Water and Sewer Districts I, II, III, IV and V Combined Minutes:
a. November 6, 2023
20. Water and Sewer District I – Approval to Receive Ownership of Lake Tabor Estates Development Group Water System: Attorney William W. Phipps is requesting that Columbus County accept ownership of the Lake Tabor Estates Development Group Water System. (Harold Nobles will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
21. Water and Sewer District V – Approval to Receive Ownership of Cottonwood Place Development Phase I Water System: Member Manager Steve Shuttleworth is requesting that Columbus County accept ownership of the Cottonwood Place Development Phase I Water System. (Harold Nobles will be available for any questions the commissioners may have.)
ADJOURN COMBINATION MEETING of COLUMBUS COUNTY WATER and SEWER DISTRICTS I, II, III, IV AND V BOARD MEETING
22. Comments: Commissioners; County Manager
23. Adjournment.
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