Wake County
301 South McDowell Street
Raleigh, NC
Meeting Minutes
Board of Commissioners
Monday, March 21, 2016
2:00 PM
Wake County Justice Center
Meeting Called to Order: Chairman James West
Rollcall
Present:
7 - Chairman James West, Vice-Chair Sig Hutchinson,
Commissioner John D. Burns, Commissioner Matt Calabria,
Commissioner Jessica Holmes, Commissioner Caroline
Sullivan, and Commissioner Betty Lou Ward
Others Present: Jim Hartmann, County Manager; Scott Warren,
County Attorney; Denise Hogan, Clerk to the Board; Yvonne Gilyard,
Deputy Clerk to the Board; David Ellis, Deputy County Manager;
Johnna Rogers, Deputy County Manager
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation: Commissioner James West
Items of Business
1.
Approval of the Agenda
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, to
approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
2.
Approval of the Regular Minutes of March 7, 2016 and the Board Retreat Minutes of
February 13, 2016
Commissioner Ward moved, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to
approve the Regular Minutes of March 7, 2016, and the Board Retreat
Minutes of February 13, 2016. The motion passed unanimously.
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Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2016
Retiree Recognition
Attachments:
Item Summary.docx
Bennie Collins.docx
Rose Crickenberger.docx
Jamie Ewing.docx
Maurice Fuller.docx
Jeffrey Newsome.docx
Tonie Turner Bio.docx
Mr. Jim Hartmann, County Manager, recognized the Hunter GT/AIG
Magnet second and third graders for participating in the meeting today.
Mr. Hartmann recognized the following retirees for their service to Wake
County:
Mr. Bennie Collins - Wake County Emergency Medical Services - 31
years of service.
Ms. Rose Crickenberger - Human Services - 25 years of service.
Ms. Jamie Ewing - Human Services - 30 years of service.
Mr. Maurice Fuller - Sheriff's Department- 28 years of service.
Mr. Jeffrey Newsome -Sheriff's Department- 29 years of service.
Ms. Tonie Turner - Human Services - 38 years of service.
He presented each of them a commemorative plaque for their service to
Wake County.
4.
Recognition of Recent Awards
Attachments:
awards--March.docx
Wake County Public Libraries Achievement Awards
Mr. Hartmann said the North Carolina Public Library Directors'
Association selected Wake County Public Libraries' "Freedom to Read
Program" as the best promotional initiative for a large library in 2015.
This passive program encouraged library patrons to share the book they
are most grateful to have the freedom to read. These titles were then
included on a reading list and featured in library displays. The “Freedom
to Read” program was also recognized by the American Library
Association. Wake County Public Libraries was also recognized for
excellence in communication by the North Carolina Association of
Government Information Officers.
The summer reading video Speed Reader and the Book Thief received
first place in the social media category for its integrated use of social
media platforms to promote the annual Summer Reading Program.
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Created by Digital Library staff, the animated video encouraged children
and adults to keep reading all summer long. The program drew more
than 47,000 participants this year, with an increase of 15% among
adults, 19% among teens and 21% among children.
Mr. Hartmann congratulated the following employees:
Mr. Michael Wasilick, Wake County Library Director; Ms. Elena Owens,
West Region Library Branch Manager; Mr. Ben McFadden, Library
Computer System Administrator; Ms. Rita Bhattacharyya, East Region
Library Manager; Ms. Angie Pridgen, Librarian for Web Services; and
Mr. Todd Frei, Librarian for Web Services.
Dr. Cabanas’ NAEMSP’s President’s Award
Mr. Hartmann said earlier this year, Wake County’s Director of EMS Dr.
Jose Cabanas was recognized for his work with the National Association
of EMS Physicians, a peer group organization that serves as a resource
and advocate for EMS physicians and personnel across the globe. Dr.
Cabanas received the prestigious President's Award for his leadership in
the development of the International EMS Director’s Course. This
curriculum was originally designed to share the resources and
knowledge of American EMS physician leadership and medical direction
with EMS systems in Latin America.
After the course was taught in Cuba and Mexico, global demand for the
program soared and the EMS Director’s Course is now considered one
of the Association’s premier international outreach efforts.
Mr. Hartmann congratulated Dr. Jose Cabanas for this recognition of his
exceptional commitment and outstanding contributions to the
development of emergency medical services throughout the world.
Prevention Partners Gold Award
Mr. Hartmann said last month, Wake County received Prevention
Partners’ Gold Star recognition for achieving the highest standard of
tobacco-free excellence by creating a tobacco-free workplace and
providing high-quality tobacco cessation programs for employees.
Prevention Partners works with organizations like Wake County to
engage employees, leaders, staff and the community to enhance and
sustain wellness efforts. Since late last year, Human Resources has
been working with Human Services and the General Services
Administration to amend the county’s policies, benefits and environment
to ensure a tobacco-free workplace. Their partnership has been a
shining example of true collaboration between departments, and I
commend their efforts to demonstrate the county’s ongoing commitment
to improving the health and well-being of our citizens and employees.
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Mr. Hartmann congratulated the following employees:
Ms. Angela Crawford, Human Resources Director; Ms. Mary Beth
Manville, Deputy Human Resources Director; Ms. Regina Petteway,
Human Resources Director; Ms. Sue Lynn Ledford, Human Services
Health Director; Mr. Dave Goodwin, General Services Director; and Ms.
Kelli Braunbach, Deputy General Services Director.
Sustained Professional Purchasing Award
Mr. Hartmann said the Carolinas Association of Governmental
Purchasing (CAPG) presents an annual award to Purchasing
Departments in North and South Carolina that have demonstrated high
standards in the purchasing profession. The criteria for the award
include the use of technology, minority outreach, staff certification,
customer and vendor training, and the use of recycled products. For the
2015 fiscal year, Wake County Procurement Services was one of 13
governmental units throughout the Carolinas to receive this award
among nearly 1,000 state and local governments. A formal presentation
of the award was made to the Procurement Services staff during the
CAPG Spring Conference Business Meeting earlier this month. He said
this is the 12th consecutive year that Wake County Procurement
Services has received this prestigious designation.
Mr. Hartmann congratulated the Procurement Services staff for their
achievement. We are proud that their longstanding commitment to
excellence continues to be recognized by their peers in government.
Mr. Hartmann congratulated the following employees:
Ms. Susan McCullen, Finance Director; Mr. Tom Wester, Purchasing
Director; Ms. Melissa Carroll, Finance Management and Policy Analyst;
Ms. Michelle Crenshaw, Finance Procurement; Mr. Scott Hanner,
Finance Procurement; and Ms. Donna Jenkins, Buyer.
Chairman West said that Wake County is great because of the retirees
and employee accomplishments. He recognized Sheriff Donnie
Harrison, Wake County Sheriff and Mr. Steve Rao, Mayor Pro Tem,
Town of Morrisville for attending the meeting.
Public Comments
Chairman West recognized the citizens that came for public comments
and said their participation is a vital part of the meetings.
Mr. Joey Stansbury, 5964 Osprey Cove Drive Raleigh, asked the board
not to change the revaluation time schedule. He said the funding could
go to administrative services. He said the revaluation may become a
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back door tax increase. He said a revenue neutral resolution has been
adopted by the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Dan Coleman, 517 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC, applauded the
board for considering affordable housing as an important issue in Wake
County. He said that he served on the City of Raleigh Housing
Authority. He said that Wake County cannot provide housing for all
residents and priorities must be made toward affordable housing. He
asked the board to look at a fair threshold to ensure a competitive edge
in the marketplace for affordable housing needs in Wake County.
Mr. Steve Rao, Mayor Pro-tem, Town of Morrisville, thanked the Board
of Commissioners for their work toward transit in Wake County. He
complimented Mr. Tim Maloney, Planning, Development, and
Inspections Director for Wake County for providing a transit report to the
Town of Morrisville. He read an article recently on open data portal and
transparency in Wake County for sanitation, electoral, real estate, and
water issues. He said the Town of Morrisville is implementing similar
procedures. He said that many municipalities do not have the resources
that Wake County has. He asked for Wake County to help identify
common data sets for a regional approach to partner together with the
municipalities on similar issues.
He invited the board to attend a summit on April 15 that he is hosting
called Internet of Things. It is about open data for organizations across
Wake County. He said the invitation to the Board of Commissioners
was forthcoming. He said the Smithsonian Exhibit in Washington DC is
hosting an exhibit on the Indian Community. He said the museum in the
City of Raleigh will be highlighting the exhibit.
Mr. Rao thanked the board for their work in Wake County.
Chairman West said "We Learn By Doing." and "It is important to
Transfer Learning."
Chairman West said that Hunter GT/AIG Magnet second and third
graders are present with their teachers and represent the "Lessons in
Leadership Program" at their school.
Chike Chukwurah, Hunter Elementary GT/AIG Magnet student, spoke
about making learning better for the students in Wake County.
Tiffany Ye, Hunter Elementary GT/AIG Magnet student, spoke about
making the cafeterias better in Wake County. She said healthy eating is
important for the schools. She said the Farm to School initiatives help
students in her school. Fresh foods and veggies are important to the
student's health. Breakfast and lunch are important to the learning
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environment. The Lessons in Leadership Program helps with the
decisions that are made toward healthy eating.
Shubhan Bhuttachuryu, Hunter GT/AIG Magnet student, said the bring
your own device program is important for technology in the schools. He
asked that all the technology be provided for all students. He shared
information on how students can use technology in the classroom.
Chairman West said that the students are the next generation. He
recognized all the students and teachers.
Commissioner Holmes said that she was excited the students attended.
She commended the teachers Ms. Cecelia Joyce and Ms. Brooke Dillon
for bringing the students to participate in the meeting.
The Chairman called for a brief recess.
The meeting reconvened.
Ms. Adrienne Leonard, Acceleration Academy, shared materials with the
board. She said that students between 16-21 are served by the
Acceleration Academy have not received a high school diploma. She
said that the program helps students in Wake County to be motivated
and engaged to prevent them from dropping out of school. She said the
school district is supportive of the program.
Consent Agenda
Vice-Chair Hutchinson moved, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to
approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
5.
Conveyance of a Public Utility Easement to AQUA North Carolina, Inc.at the Willow
Springs Fire Station
Attachments:
WSVFD Easement Item
WillowSprings_FD_WaterlineExtn
Map for PUE on Wake Land
Aqua Easement Form (WSVFD)
Vice-Chair Hutchinson moved, seconded by Commissioner Holmes,
that the Board of Commissioners approves a conveyance to Aqua
North Carolina, Inc. of an approximately 8,500 square foot public utility
sewer easement, subject to terms and conditions acceptable to the
County Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
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Meeting Minutes
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Emergency Management Performance Grant Federal Fiscal Year 2015
Attachments:
2015 EMPG Supplemental Item Summary
EMPG Grant Award and Memorandum of Agreement Amendment
Budget Memo - FY 2016 Grants Fund
Vice-Chair Hutchinson moved, seconded by Commissioner Holmes,
that the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates the North
Carolina Department of Public Safety Emergency Management
Performance Grant in the amount of $17,917.25; and authorizes the
Wake County Emergency Management Director to sign the
accompanying Cost Report. The motion passed unanimously.
Regular Agenda
7.
Land & Acquisition for an Adaptive Reuse School Site in the West Raleigh/Cary Area
(First Reading)
Attachments:
Buck Jones Agenda Item - 1st Reading v.2
Presentation 1280 Buck Jones Rd - First Reading 3-21-2016
2015-12-17 Fully Exec Offer To Purchase Connections Church Cary
Inc
2016-03-01BOC Agenda Check List 1280 Buck Jones Rd
(Transitions) 3-15-2016 v2 highlighted draft
Appraisal - Buck Jones Rd
Boundary Survey - Buck Jones Rd
Ph 1 ESA - Buck Jones Rd
Revised Fit Plan - Renovation Cost Est.
Ms. Betty Parker, Wake County Public Schools' Senior Director, Real
Estate Services, said that Wake County Schools has a transition
program for students with behavioral and social issues. She said that
students require selective environments and additional staffing. She
said a central location is needed to support their educational needs.
She said the DuBois campus in Wake Forest currently houses these
students. She said the lease expires on the DuBois campus in 2017
and there is not adequate transportation for the students that need
services.
Ms. Parker said there was a Space Needs and Prioritization (SNAP)
process and the transitions program was identified for review. She
shared maps of the proposed location of the center at 1280 Buck Jones
Road, Raleigh, NC that is centrally located in Raleigh. She shared the
centralized effects on the bus routing plans. Ms. Parker said that there
would be a mileage reduction per school year of 22,200 miles and an
estimated savings per school year of $28,860 for current ridership not
including bus driver salaries. She said the site is public transit
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accessible to Triangle Transit Authority (TTA) and C-Tran routes in
Raleigh. Ms. Parker shared photos and the floor plan of the property.
She said the property has been utilized as a church, cinema, and gym.
Ms. Parker shared the contract terms and information summary.
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Purpose: To accommodate the Transitions Program
· Seller: Connections Church Cary Inc. acquired the property in
2011. (Owned by the principals or related entities for more
than 20 years)
§ Site Description. 13,421 sq. ft commercial building (former
South Hills II Theater, Connections Church)
located on 0.87 acres. Currently in use as a church with Pre-K &
K classrooms and various meeting
spaces
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Location. Central Wake County near beltline at I-40, I-440 and
US 1-64 south. On the western side of Buck Jones Road
north of its intersection with Walnut Street in Cary, ± 1 mile from
Crossroads I & II
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Negotiated Purchase Price: $1,425,000
·
Appraised Value: MAI-certified appraisal procured during due
diligence phase concluded a fair market value of $1,650,000,
which exceeds the purchase price by $225,000.
·
Closing: Within 15-30 days after due diligence is favorably
completed, including Board of Commissioners approval of
funding.
Ms. Parker said that the appraiser presumed that the roof of the building
did not leak, but due diligence investigations have indicated the need for
repairs and replacement of a portion of the roof on the one story section
of the building at an estimated cost of $50,000. After accounting for the
anticipated roof repair, the appraisal valuation exceeds the sum of the
purchase price and roof repair cost by $175,000.00. Ms. Parker said the
operating expense is already included in the budget.
Vice-Chair Hutchinson complimented school staff for considering transit
options when choosing the site.
Commissioner Calabria clarified the action. Ms. Parker said the action is
for the acquisition of property and the operation funding information is
included for informational purposes.
Commissioner Holmes said that the maps detailed the centralization and
assessibility for students and complimented the site selection.
Commissioner Sullivan asked about the future of the Dubois Center
after the students move. Ms. Parker said there is discussion about the
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services at the center and there are bids in July on the property. She
said once the bids are completed in July, more information will be
forthcoming. Commissioner Sullivan asked if funds from CIP 2013 can
be used. Ms. Parker said that this is possible and this would come back
before the Board of Commissioners at a future meeting.
Commissioner Ward asked if there could be shared programming since
the building is larger. Ms. Parker said that it is the expectation that the
rooms could accommodate special education teacher training on the
mezzanine level.
Chairman West asked about the transportation for students and whether
they are bused through Wake County Public School System. Ms.
Parker said this information is correct including the suspended students.
Chairman West said there is historical significance of the DuBois
Center. Ms. Parker said the Rosenwald Campus is on the property and
the Alumni Association would like to restore it one day. She said Wake
County Public Schools leases a modular campus in the front of the
property. She said the Alumni Association utilizes the shop area on the
property. Chairman West said the naming of the center was after the
late W. E. B. DuBois.
8.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Town of Cary and Capital
Appropriation for Cary Regional Library Project
Attachments:
BOC_MOU Appvl + Approp
Cary Library MOU.pptx
Aerial Image - Downtown Cary
Aerial Image - Site Location
Cary Reg Lib_Conceptual Site Plan
Memorandum of Understanding (Final Draft)
Budget Memo - FY 2016 Libraries
Mr. Mark Forestieri, Wake County Facilities Design and Construction
Director, said that on June 4, 2007, the Board of Commissioners
endorsed an updated Master Plan for County Libraries. Through a bond
referendum held on November 6, 2007, Wake County voters authorized
issuance
of
bonds
totaling
$45 million
to
partially
fund
the
implementation of a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan. The master
plan identifies three new branch libraries, one replacement regional
library,
two
library
expansion/renovations
and
several
facility
improvements to existing libraries.
The proposed Cary Regional Library will replace a long standing
community branch library located on the west side of S. Academy Street
in downtown Cary. This library is leased by the Town of Cary to Wake
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County and has operated in this location since it was constructed in
1987. The building, at 11,778 SF, has served the community for many
years, but as the Town of Cary and surrounding areas have grown
considerably during this time, the building’s size can no longer
accommodate the annual visitation, circulation and programming needs
of the area.
In anticipation of this, the Master Plan recommends that this branch be
replaced with a larger regional branch library, which will allow for two to
three times the amount of books, circulation, public access computers,
adult and children’s programming and other services.
He shared photos of the library site.
Mr. Forestieri said the Town of
Cary has prepared a Master Plan for redevelopment of their downtown
area. The town recently purchased and assembled property bordered by
Walnut Street to the south, Kildaire Farm Road, Dry Avenue and
Academy Streets to the west, and South Walker Street to the east. The
Town’s Master Plan designates this property as the location for a new
regional library. This site is located approximately 300 feet southeast of
the existing library and across the street from the Cary Arts Center.
Mr. Forestieri said Wake County staff has been working very closely with
Town of Cary staff in the early development of this project. County staff
has participated in two work sessions with theTown Council.
At the
most recent work session in November, the Cary Town Council voted to
approve the location of the library, and to approve and fund the
construction of a Town-owned parking deck in association with the
library. This parking deck is proposed to provide parking for library staff
and patrons and to accommodate parking for the Cary Arts Center, a
future park and other venues, which may also include private
development.
He shared the conceptual site plan information. He shared the scope of
the project.
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2-Story+ Regional Library - 26,000 SF
Parking Deck - Approx. 350 Spaces
o 125 Spaces Allocated for County Library
o Parking for Cary Arts Center, new Town Park, other
venues
o Decorative Cladding - (Masonry/Other Sim. Material)
o Town may incorporate public art to parking deck/plaza
Shared Plaza Connections
Shared Utility/Storm Drainage
Design as One Cohesive Project
He shared information about the memorandum of understanding.
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A Memorandum of Understanding has been developed between the
County and the Town of Cary for development of this project.
This
Memorandum contemplates the following:
1) The Town of Cary will recombine the properties it owns in the
location proposed for the library and will rezone the site to be
compatible for a library and parking deck. The Town and County
expect to execute a Ground Lease for that portion of the property
owned by the Town that will envelope the building footprint and
required appurtenances for the development of a regional library.
2) Wake County will plan, design, construct, operate and maintain a
two story regional library of approximately 26,000 SF.
3) The County and Town of Cary intend to develop a shared parking
structure to accommodate parking needs for the regional library
and for various existing and future planned Town venues.
4) The Town of Cary will own, operate and maintain the parking
deck. The County shall plan, develop, design and construct the
parking deck concurrently with the library project, on behalf of,
and in collaboration with the Town of Cary.
5) The Town of Cary will fund the majority of the cost of the parking
deck (total cost projected to be $8,150,000). The County will
contribute $1 million to the cost of the parking deck, this being the
approximate amount that the County would have spent for
sitework and surface parking on a standard regional library
project of this size. The County will also contribute to the yearly
operational cost of the parking deck.
6) The Town will provide an initial payment to the County in an
amount of $134,150 for its share of preliminary planning of the
entire project and for schematic design of the parking deck.
7) An Interlocal Agreement between Wake County and the Town of
Cary will be prepared upon the receipt and approval of bids by
both parties for the entire project.
Cary Town Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding on
March 10, 2016.
He shared the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) responsibilities of
parties.
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Town Recombines & Rezones Site
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Town Ground Leases Site to County for Library
County Designs, Builds, Operates, Owns Library
County & Town Develop Shared Parking Structure Owned &
Operated by Town
Town Funds Majority of Parking Deck Cost
· County Manages Design & Construction on Behalf of Town
· Periodic Payments from Town to County Design/Construction
Mr. Forestieri said Wake County contributes to Development &
Operations Costs
Mr. Forestieri stated that on February 1, 2016, the Board authorized the
issuance of $400 million of Bond Anticipation Notes, of which
$17,906,000 was for libraries. Funds for the remaining cost of the Cary
Regional Library are included in this amount. Today the Board is asked
to appropriate $12,765,000 of bonds and $134,150 of municipal
contributions from the Town of Cary. The budget includes design,
permitting, construction, furniture, equipment, books and other library
materials.
He said staff will return to the Board this summer with a presentation for
approval of Schematic Design for the project.
The current schedule
calls for award of construction contracts and construction of the project
to begin in the summer of 2017 and with completion in fall of 2018.
Mr. Forestieri shared the milestones of the project.
·
·
·
·
·
Schematic Design Approval - June-Aug 2016
(Town Council/Board of Commissioners)
MOU Amendment - Full Design Funds - Aug 2016
Bids/Interlocal Agreement - Summer 2017
Construction Contract Award - Summer 2017
Construction Completion - Fall 2018
Commissioner Ward asked if the space exceeds other libraries. Mr.
Forestieri said Cameron Village, North Regional, and West Regional are
larger libraries.
Commissioner Calabria said that this a great partnership with the Town
of Cary and Wake County.
Commissioner Burns said he is appreciative of the project and has lived
nearby since 1999. He is glad the Glenaire community will be able to
benefit from the project.
Commissioner Sullivan moved, seconded by Commissioner Burns, that
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the Board of Commissioners:
1) Authorizes the County Manager to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Town of Cary for design and construction of
the Cary Regional Library and associated Town of Cary Parking Deck,
subject to conditions acceptable to the County Attorney, and
2) Appropriates $12,765,000 of bond anticipation notes and bonds and
$134,150 of municipal contribution from the Town of Cary for the Cary
Regional Library project. The motion passed unanimously.
9.
Acquisition of the Yeager Open Space Properties in Marks Creek
Attachments:
Yeager_OS_Acquisition_2016_03_21
Acquisition_PP_2016_03_21_Yeager
Yeager_Appraisal_Summary_2015_11_19
Budget Memo - FY 2016 Open Space - Yeager Property 3.21.16
Mr. Matt Roylance, Wake County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
Deputy Director, said the purpose of Wake County's Parks, Recreation,
and Open Space prrogram is to protect and conserve County land and
water for current residents and future generations.
Land that would…
ü Preserve natural resources, wildlife habitat, and historical and
cultural properties;
ü Protect forest and farm land, scenic landscapes, riparian corridors
and water quality;
ü Provide venues for outdoor recreation.
Mr. Roylance shared information about the Yeager property located off
Old Medlin Road in Mark's Creek. He shared a map of the property and
said that staff is working to connect the interior three parcels to the
existing 87 acres.
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•
•
87 acre property
Water quality benefits in Mark's Creek
Possible expansion of future Turnipseed Nature Preserve
Sales price $1,172,467
Appraised value $1,200,000
Total acquisition cost estimated at $1,200,000 (appraisal, survey,
etc.)
Mr. Roylance said that the Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee
(OSPAC) reviewed this transaction at its February meeting and
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unanimously recommended moving forward with the acquisition.
Commissioner Burns asked about the remaining amount in the OSPAC
General Obligation Bond funding. Mr. Roylance said that there will be
$6.6 Million in bond funds left for upcoming projects.
Vice-Chair Hutchinson moved, seconded by Commissioner Holmes,
that the Board of Commissioners:
1. Appropriates $1,200,000 of Open Space General Obligation Bonds;
and
2. Authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement to
purchase the Yeager properties, subject to terms and conditions
acceptable to the County Attorney. The motion passed unanimously.
10.
Accept and Appropriate $17,330 from Rex Hospital leveraged with State Funds from
the NC Division of Medical Assistance, and establish 1 FTE
Attachments:
RexHospital Agenda Item
Disproportionate Hospitals
Budget Memo - FY 2016 Human Services
Ms. Liz Scott, Wake County Social Services Assistant Division Director,
said that Medicaid policy requires county Department of Social Services
(DSS) staff be on site to take applications at hospitals on the
Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) list. Disproprtionate Share
Hospitals serve a significantly disproportionate number of low-income
patients and receive payments from the Centers for Medicaid and
Medicare Services to cover the costs of providing care to uninsured
patients. The county DSS must have a signed agreement with each
DSH and Federally Qualified Health Center on how to staff each
outstation facility in the county with an Income Maintenance Caseworker
(IMC). She said that WakeMed has had a position for years.
Chairman West asked if Duke Raleigh has a position. Ms. Scott that
Duke Raleigh does not take applications.
Commissioner Ward moved, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, that
the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates to the General
Fund $8,146 from Rex Hospital and a share of $9,184 from the NC
Division of Medical Assistance, totaling $17,330 in revenues and
expenditures for FY 2016. In addition, establish (1 FTE) Human Services
Case Manager Position. The motion passed unanmously.
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March 21, 2016
Withdrawal of Major Facilities Funding Commitment for Naismith Legacy Park
Attachments:
Item Summary - Naismith Placeholder 3-21-16.doc
Ms. Denise Foreman, Assistant to the County Manager, said that in July
2013, the Board of Commissioners approved a process to conduct a
competitive, community-wide process to allocate up to $6 million in
hotel/motel and prepared food and beverage tax revenues. Ten
proposals were received and evaluated by a review team consisting of
Wake County staff and representatives of the tourism industry.
In August 2014, the Board of Commissioners committed $3,000,000 for
development of the Naismith Legacy Park in Wake County.
The
commitment was contingent on the project achieving milestones related
to funding commitment, site acquisition and business plan development .
The project achieved the funding commitment deadline but was unable
to meet the site acquisition deadline, even though they received two
extensions, extending the site acquisition deadline to February 2016.
The anticipated project site in Knightdale, provided through a
partnership with Wake Stone and the Town of Knightdale, was
withdrawn in December 2015. The project developers have not located
another suitable site in Wake County.
She said that it is recommended that the Board withdraw the
commitment of $3,000,000 of funding for the Naismith Legacy Project
and directs staff to develop a process for reallocation of these funds
plus an additional $350,000 of previously uncommitted major facilities
funding. Staff will present a process for Board consideration at the April
18, 2016 Board Meeting.
Vice-Chair Hutchinson moved, seconded by Commissioner Burns, that
the Board of Commissioners:
1. Withdraws the commitment of $3,000,000 of committed Major
Facilities funding for the Naismith Legacy Park due to failure of the
project to meet established milestones, and;
2. Directs the County Manager to develop a process for allocation of
up to $3,350,000 of uncommitted Major Facilities funding by April 18,
2016. The motion passed unanimously.
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Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2016
Implementation of a Four Year Reappraisal Cycle (Second Reading)
Attachments:
Four Year Reappraisal Item Summary (Second Reading)
3-21-16.docx
Reappraisal Cycle - Presentation from 1st Reading
Four Year Appraisial Resolution 3-21-16.docx
Mr. Marcus Kinrade, Wake County Revenue Director, said that the 2008
reappraisals overall increase in market value was over 40% from 2000
to 2003, which resulted in an appeal rate of 8.5% overall or 27,500
appeals on 325,000 parcels.
In contrast, the overall market value
increase from 2008 to 2016, as a result of the 2016 reappraisal, was
5%.
The appeal rate for 2016 as of February 25, 2016 is 3.3% or
12,135 appeals on 363,250 parcels. The decrease in the rate of the
appeal can be attributed in large part to the 2016 reappraisal resulting in
a more moderate increase in overall property values from the 2008
reappraisal.
He shared the following information:
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39 Counties have adopted a 4 year cycle.
2 Counties have adopted a 5 year cycle.
2 Counties have adopted a 6 year cycle.
57 Counties remain on an 8 year cycle.
6 of the 10 largest Counties have adopted a shorter reappraisal
cycle.
Wake, Mecklenburg, Durham and Cumberland remain on an 8 year
cycle.
He shared information on the benefits of a shorter cycle.
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Schedule of Values tuned to the current market more frequently.
• New construction appraised closer to current market
conditions.
• Recent sales more relevant on appeal.
Smaller value changes, reduced appeals.
Equalizing the tax burden more frequently is fairer to all property
owners.
More frequency may yield better understanding by property
owners.
Neighborhoods reviewed more often yields better data, more
accuracy.
Provides flexibility. No flexibility on an 8 year cycle.
Will allow planning rather than reacting if a shorter cycle is
mandated.
Recruiting new staff is a challenge. A phased approach over 8
years is preferred.
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Avoid 4th and 7th year public service value equalization.
AAA bond rating implications.
Mr. Kinrade shared the shorter cycle cost information.
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Performing a reappraisal every 4 years will cost more overall.
Projected at $770,000 annually through 2024 between operating
and reappraisal budgets. Cost spread over 4 years rather than 8
years.
Additional staffing will be required in the Revenue Department on
a shorter cycle. Anticipate requesting 10 additional appraisers
over the next 8 years.
Reliance on more expensive contract appraisal assistance will be
reduced slightly for a 2020 reappraisal and more significantly for
a 2024 reappraisal.
Commissioner Ward said that she was in favor of the proposal of a
four-year cycle that would save the taxpayers money and would give
homeowners an accurate value of the homes.
Mr. Kinrade said all of the municipal partners are in favor of the shorter
cycle. A few older citizens have expressed affordability issues. He said
arrangements are made and the Revenue office to assist with tax relief
options or monthly payments and staff works with the Human Services
staff if necessary for assistance.
Commissioner Calabria asked if the tax rate is affected or the amount of
tax paid in the county. Mr. Kinrade said the reappraisal covers fair
market value.
Commissioner Holmes asked if a more honest reflection is given with
the four year cycle. Mr. Kinrade said the 13% difference from one side
of the county to the other provides reestablishment of fairness.
Commissioner Holmes said that shortening the cycle will help with
fairness of values.
Commissioner Burns asked about the efficiency of collections as a result
of the four-year cycle.
Mr. Kinrade said the main cost is with hiring staff. He said efficiencies in
software are needed. Mr. Kinrade said a new Planning and Permitting
automated system is being reviewed.
Commissioner Burns said further allocation of funding will be needed to
shorten the cycle and the board needs to decide whether the benefits
are worth $700,000 a year.
Mr. Kinrade said that he will look for every opportunity not to spend
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additional funding. The best estimate has been given.
Commissioner Ward echoed the fairness of the proposal. She said that
Wake County needs a four-year cycle that will place Wake County
ahead.
Chairman West said there are winners and losers in decisions and the
overall outcome is the most important. He asked if the elderly concerns
are a perception. Mr. Kinrade said that there are taxpayers that are in
need of affordable housing, own their homes, have limited incomes, and
home repairs that exceed tax relief options. He said that staff does the
best to help with the elderly population. Chairman West said that fair
market value is the bottom line.
Commissioner Ward moved, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan, that
the Board of Commissioners adopts a resolution advancing the next
scheduled countywide reappraisal to be effective as of January 1, 2020,
and orders subsequent reappraisals be performed every four years
thereafter. The motion passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
13.
Growth Land Use & Environment Committee Update
Commissioner Burns said that the Growth, Land Use, and Environment
Committee (GLUE) met last week and discussed limited amendments to
the restrictions to the Little River Reservoir and Water Supply
Watershed. He said the restriction are impeding cell towers and solar
facilities. He said a future Work Session will be needed to review those
issues.
Commissioner Burns said the committee looked at options to address
contaminated wells in an unincorporated area of East Raleigh. Staff will
come back with three or four proposals to address the issue. A future
Work Session will be needed to discuss this further. He said currrent
and future water needs were discussed.
Commissioner Burns said an update was given on the current and future
needs for water in Wake County. He said the needs are greater than
the future resources. He said reallocation of part of water quality pool in
Falls Lake was looked at for potential water supply. He said a future
Work Session will be needed to discuss this issue further.
He said there was staff update on an upcoming Water Resource
Partnership and would be discussed at the April 23 Work Session of the
Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Holmes thanked Deputy County Manager David Ellis, Ms.
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Regina Petteway, Human Services Director, and Ms. Annemarie
Maiorano, Human Services Deputy Director, for their work toward the
Affordable Housing Work Session on April 14, 2016. She said that she
had received positive feedback from the citizens of Wake County.
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Commissioner Ward echoed the comments about the Affordable
Housing Work Session. She said that the information was well received.
Commissioner Sullivan said the Budget/Audit/Finance Committee met
March 9, 2016, and the current debt guidelines and past history were
covered. She said there will be another meeting in the near future. She
complimented Deputy Manager Johnna Rogers and Ms. Nicole Kreiser,
Wake County Debt Manager for their work toward simplfying the
information.
Chairman West echoed the previous comments about the Affordable
Housing Work Session. He said that the Raleigh Council listened to
those similiar issues when he served. He said that engaging partners
helps with addressing the critical needs in the community.
Closed Session
Mr. Scott Warren, County Attorney, indicated there was a need for a
closed session. The motion is pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3)
to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the
attorney-client privilege between this board and its attorney; and to
receive advice from the county attorney as to Stockton v. Wake County
et al file no. 5:13-ct-03302.
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Vice-Chair Hutchinson, to
go into Closed Session. The motion passed unanimously.
After returning from closed session, the following motion was made:
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Vice-Chair Hutchinson,
that the board approve a settlement in Stockton v. Wake County in
the amount of $150,000, subject to terms and conditions approved
by the County Attorney.
The motion passed unanimously.
Adjourn
Commissioner Burns moved, seconded by Commissioner Ward, to
Adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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Respectfully submitted,
Denise M. Hogan, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board
Wake County Board of Commissioners
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