January 7, 2014 Minutes of Mecklenburg County Board

JANUARY 7, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena Diorio County Attorney Marvin Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioners Bentley, Dunlap, and Ridenhour were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) they wanted removed from consent and voted upon separately. The items identified were Items 14-1518, 14-1522, 14-1526, and 14-1531.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1523, 14-1538, 14-1540) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY, PERSONNEL MATTER AND LAND ACQUISTION

Prior to going into Closed Session County Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matters to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcels 013-024-27, 013-024-28, 013-024-29, 013-024-30, Tax Parcel 013-024- 31.

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 6-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney, Personnel Matter and Land Acquisition.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:08 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:00 p.m. 1

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Commissioners Bentley, Dunlap, and Ridenhour were present when the Board came back into Open Session. They entered the meeting during Closed Session.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order, which was followed by introductions, invocation by Chairman Fuller, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION - NONE

(14-1524) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

No one appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting.

(14-1527) APPOINTMENT -- TOWN OF MINT HILL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint David Tirey to the Mint Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment as an ETJ member for a term expiring December 31, 2016 as recommended by the Town of Mint Hill Board of Commissioners.

(14-1544) APPOINTMENTS -- TOWN OF DAVIDSON PLANNING BOARD

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Michael Higgs to the Town of Davidson Planning Board as an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) member for a term beginning January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2014; and appoint Robert Miller as an ETJ member for a term beginning January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2016 as recommended by the Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

JANUARY 7, 2014 MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio informed the Board of the following:

 Beginning with this meeting and going forward, Department Directors will be in attendance at Regular Board meetings.  Department Directors will attend the Board’s Planning Retreat on January 16, 2014 and the Board’s Budget Retreat, February 20-21, 2014.  Marcus Plescia, MD, MPH has been hired as the County’s new Health Department Director. He will start on February 3, 2014.

This concluded the County Manager’s report.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1537) FY14 STRATEGIC AGENDA PROCESS UPDATE

Budget/Management Director Hyong Yi gave an update on the current process and timetable for finalizing the Board's FY14 Strategic Agenda, including seeking public input on January 8, 2014 and the Planning Retreat activities on January 16, 2014.

A copy of the update is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Note: Board members thanked Budget/Management Director Hyong Yi for his service to Mecklenburg County. Director Yi has accepted a position with the City of Charlotte as an Assistant City Manager.

(14-1543) MECKLINK TRANSITION UPDATE

Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster gave an update on the MeckLINK transition process. The following was noted:

 Cardinal Innovations posted 197 positions that are only available to MeckLINK employees to apply for, for 14 days  The hope is to have an agreement for the Board’s consideration next week  Cardinal Innovations Human Resources staff has been on-site with County Human Resources staff working with employees to answer questions regarding positions  County Human Resources staff have and are working with MeckLINK employees regarding preparing their resumes’

Comments

Commissioner Leake asked for clarification regarding the 197 positions, which was addressed by Assistant County Manager Lancaster. It was noted that Cardinal Innovations will notify the County of the offers made and accepted.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

JANUARY 7, 2014 (14-1539) NAMING OF COUNTY FACILITY (COMMISSIONER LEAKE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to receive an application submitted by Commissioner Vilma D. Leake to name the Mecklenburg County facility located behind the Mecklenburg County Health Department’s Beatties Ford Road location at 1705 Rosa Parks Place, the "Hattie B. Anthony Fighting Back Center." Secondly, to schedule a public hearing on January 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm to receive public comment on the proposed naming of a County facility after Hattie B. Anthony former Executive Director of the Mecklenburg County Fighting Back Program.

Prior to the above vote, Commissioner Leake addressed her recommendation for naming a County facility after Mrs. Anthony and noted Mrs. Anthony’s contributions to the community. A letter was also read by Assistant to the Board, LaShonda Hart from former Mecklenburg County Health Director/Area Mental Health Director Peter Safir and Bobby Cobb, Deputy Director/Assistant Health Director in support of naming the facility after Mrs. Anthony. Mr. Aaron McKeithan, president of the Historic West End Neighborhood Association spoke in support of the naming, as well as, Mecklenburg County Deputy Health Director Bobbie Cobb.

Ms. Anthony’s granddaughter and daughter were present. They thanked the Board for its consideration of this matter and particularly, Commissioner Leake for bringing this matter to the Board for consideration.

(14-1540) CLOSED SESSION LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

(1) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of the following properties totaling +/- 1.63 acres for the expansion of Auten Nature Preserve from Fuller G. Moragne and wife, Dorothy G. Moragne and Patrick F. Moragne for $20,000: 1. Tax Parcel 013-024-27, 2. Tax Parcel 013-024-28, 3. Tax Parcel 013-024-29, 4. Tax Parcel 013-024-30, 5. Tax Parcel 013-024-31

(2) Designate the parcels referenced above as Nature Preserve in accordance with the 2008 Nature Preserve Master Plan (a component of the 2008 Park and Recreation 10-year Master Plan)

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1517) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- CATAWBA-WATEREE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT GRANT FUNDS (PARK AND RECREATION)

1) Accept $25,000 grant award from the Duke Energy Catawba-Wateree Habitat Enhancement Fund to pay the cost of managing early successional habitat and controlling invasive species on land tracts adjacent to the Catawba River. 4

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2) Recognize and appropriate amount awarded for FY2014, approximately $12,000.

Note: The grant amount of $25,000 will be allocated over three years.

(14-1520) LAND DONATION -- SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 203-021-15 (±5.1053 acres) along Sugar Creek for future greenway construction.

(14-1521) LAND DONATION -- CAMPBELL CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of Tax Parcels 103-291-25 and 103-302-43 (±26.75 acres) along Campbell Creek for future greenway construction.

(14-1525) MINUTES

Approve minutes of Regular meeting held December 17, 2013 and Closed Session held November 5, 2013 and November 19, 2013.

(14-1528) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- STREET NAME CHANGE

1) Set a public hearing for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed name change for a portion of Mallard Creek Road north of the intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Salome Church Road to Salome Church Road, and change the name of the remaining portion of Mallard Creek Road and Union School Road heading east to Cabarrus County to Morehead Road.

2) Direct the Clerk to the Board to publish notice of public hearing.

(14-1529) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITIONS

1. Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate from Bennie J. and Mary F. Thompson, owners of property at 1212 Abeline Road (Tax Parcel 145-161-02) for $55,000.

2. Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate from Caroline and Alferd Weisbecker, owners of property at 3131 Dunlavin Way (Tax Parcel 093-134-14) for $153,000.

3. Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate with Lease Agreement from Susan H. and Zackary S. Woolard, owners of property at 3041 Dunlavin Way (Tax Parcel 093-134-08) for $140,000.

(14-1530) LAND CONSERVATION DESIGNATION -- LONG CREEK GREENWAY PROPERTIES

Designate Tax Parcels 025-221-10 (±7.565 acres) and 025-221-11 (±6.218 acres) on Long Creek and Dixon Branch to be used exclusively for conservation purposes. 5

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(14-1533) EASEMENT DONATION -- MCDOWELL CREEK GREENWAY

Accept donation of a 30' permanent greenway access easement and associated temporary construction easement on Tax Parcels 005-071-99 and 005-071-01 along McDowell Creek from Hills Communities of Charlotte, Inc.

(14-1534) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- AMENDMENTS TO THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS

Set a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on January 22, 2014 during the Board of County Commissioners meeting to receive comments on the proposed revisions to the Mecklenburg County Floodplain Regulations to change the effective date from March 2, 2009 to February 19, 2014.

(14-1535) 2014 MEETING SCHEDULE

Amend the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners 2014 Meeting Schedule to change the dates for the February Budget Retreat from February 13 & 14 to February 20 & 21, 2014.

A copy of the amended schedule is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1536) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $168,809.68 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

Note: Accrued interest is estimated to be $4,259.61.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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Commissioner Clarke left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1518) GRANT APPLICATION -- HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE (COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submission of the following single-year renewal grant applications to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and recognize, receive and appropriate the amount of the awards, if the grants are awarded.:

1) Grant for $148,039 for the year 2/1/2014 - 1/31/2015 to provide intake, assessment and increased stability for homeless clients.

JANUARY 7, 2014 2) Grant for $1,625,439 for the year 5/6/2014 - 5/5/ 2015 to provide Shelter Plus Care targeted rental subsidies to homeless persons with disabilities (Renewal A-13).

3) Grant for $112,392 for the year 8/20/2014 - 8/19/2015 to provide Shelter Plus Care targeted rental subsidies to homeless persons with disabilities (Renewal B-13).

4) Grant for $94,490 for the year 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015 to provide Shelter Plus Care targeted rental subsidies to homeless persons with disabilities (Renewal C-13).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1522) LEASE EXTENSION -- AMAY JAMES RECREATION CENTER TO CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education for use of the Amay James Recreation Center located at 2415 and 2425 Lester Street in Charlotte.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Agreement recorded in full in Minute Book ______, Document # ______.

(14-1526) LEASE AGREEMENT -- WESLEY HEIGHTS GREENWAY TRAIL FROM NCDOT AND THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the City of Charlotte for use of the inactive railroad corridor between South Cedar Street and South Summit Avenue and Walnut Avenue and Katonah Avenue.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Agreement recorded in full in Minute Book ______, Document # ______.

Commissioner Clarke returned to the dais.

(14-1531) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REVENUE INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate additional Medicaid revenue of $71,196 for Newborn Postpartum services.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

JANUARY 7, 2014 ADJOURNMENT

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ATTENDANCE

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioners Bentley and Dunlap were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

Chairman Fuller said he would be leaving the meeting to attend a 5:30 p.m. Metropolitan Transit Commission meeting, which he chairs. He said he would return at the conclusion of that meeting.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

There were no items to be removed from Consent.

(14-1555, 14-1559) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND BUSINESS LOCATION AND EXPANSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney and Business Location and Expansion.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:08 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:40 p.m.

Commissioners Bentley and Dunlap were present when the Board came back into Open Session. They entered the meeting during Closed Session.

Chairman Fuller was absent when the Board came back into Open Session. He left the meeting during Closed Session 1

JANUARY 22, 2014 and was absent until noted in the minutes.

Vice-Chairman Clarke presided until Chairman Fuller returned.

(13-1514) STAFF BRIEFINGS – INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Board received a report on information privacy and security requirements and employee training.

Deputy County Attorney Tyrone Wade addressed this matter with the Board. Senior Associate County Attorney Jennifer Patterson gave the presentation. The following was covered:

 Why Privacy Matters  Legal Obligation of the County  Consequences of Violations  Federal Fines for HIPAA Violations  What is Confidential Information  What is Identifying Information  Information Security Overview  Security Do’s & Don’ts  Security Reminders  Travel Tips  Incident Reporting  Next Steps which involves distributing information privacy and security awareness training module to all County employees

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Vice-Chairman Clarke called this portion of the meeting to order, followed by introductions, invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed. Note: Vice-Chairman Clarke gave the invocation.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION - NONE

(14-1556) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Blanche Penn addressed an upcoming Black History Month event entitled Highlighting African-American Achievers, February 17 – 22, 2014 at the Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center/Bruns Academy.

A copy of a flyer regarding the event is on file with the Clerk to the Board. 2

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Libby Safrit, Executive Director of Teen Health Connection and Adolescent Health Care Practice and past chairman of the Mecklenburg County Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team and Marni Eisner with the Council for Children’s Rights and current chairman of the Mecklenburg County Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team addressed the growing need for mental health services in Mecklenburg County. They encouraged the Board to continue to provide some form of mental health services, despite the loss of MeckLINK.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1554) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

FIRE COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Bobby Reynolds to the Fire Commission for a three-year term expiring January 30, 2017 and to nominate and appoint Christopher Hardin and Daniel Ranson for three-year terms expiring January 30, 2017.

They replace Brian Grinde and Larry Irvin.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Eric McMillan and Michael Mulder to the Human Resources Advisory Committee for three-year terms expiring January 31, 2017.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The following persons were nominated for appointment consideration to the Planning Commission:

Laurissa Hunt by Commissioner Leake

Commissioner Bentley nominated all remaining applicants: Randy Fink, Margaret Nealon, Amanda Pasquarello, Wayne Powers, Joel Randolph, Jeffery Reynolds, William Sigmon, Nancy Wiggins and Marshall Williamson.

Note: This is one of several boards that require an interview process conducted by an ad hoc committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman. An appointment will occur upon receipt of a recommendation from the ad hoc committee.

Commissioner Leake volunteered to serve on the ad hoc committee.

WOMEN'S ADVISORY BOARD

The following persons were nominated for appointment consideration to the Women’s Advisory Board:

Charlene Henderson by Commissioner Leake

JANUARY 22, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap nominated all remaining applicants: Alinda Angerville, Valerie Dorsett, Sophia Gaither, Devonya Govan-Hunt, Alicia Jones-Muhammad, Shalawn Moore, Alba Sanchez, Wanda Strickland, Jennifer Styczen, Darnell Walker and Marjorie White Molina.

Note: An appointment will occur on February 4, 2014.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

(14-1557) NAMING OF COUNTY FACILITY (COMMISSIONER LEAKE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to open the public hearing on Mecklenburg County's proposal to name the Mecklenburg County facility located behind the Mecklenburg County Health Department's Beatties Ford Road location at 1705 Rosa Parks Place, the "Hattie B. Anthony Fighting Back Center."

The following persons appeared to speak in support of the naming the County facility located behind the Mecklenburg County Health Department's Beatties Ford Road location at 1705 Rosa Parks Place, the Hattie B. Anthony Fighting Back Center:

Ebony A. Moore, granddaughter of Hattie B. Anthony and her great grandson, Ebony’s son LaTonya Keener former Fighting Back Program employee Peter Safir former director of Mecklenburg County Area Mental and former Mecklenburg County Health Director

Note: Mr. Anthony, husband of Hattie B. Anthony, her daughter, and sister were present in the audience.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to close the public hearing on the naming the County facility located behind the Mecklenburg County Health Department's Beatties Ford Road location at 1705 Rosa Parks Place, the Hattie B. Anthony Fighting Back Center.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve naming the County facility located at 1705 Rosa Parks Place as the "Hattie B. Anthony Fighting Back Center."

(14-1558) MECKLENBURG COUNTY FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS

Motion was made by Commissioner Cotham, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed revisions to the Mecklenburg County Floodplain Regulations.

No one appeared to speak.

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to close the public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Mecklenburg County Floodplain Regulations and adopt the proposed revisions to the Mecklenburg County Floodplain Regulations.

JANUARY 22, 2014 Regulations recorded in full in Minute Book ______, Document # ______.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio informed the Board of the following as part of her Manager’s Report:

 Park and Recreation staff member Calandra Barnes was recognized for receiving an Unsung Hero Award at the Innaugral Growing the Dream Luncheon held at Johnson C. Smith University on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  County Manager Diorio noted that Commissioner Leake was also honored at the luncheon.  Two new employee training modules using MeckEdu, a computer based training platform that employees can access from their desk, will be launched on January 23, 2014. The training modules are on fraud awareness and information and privacy and security requirements

(14-1569) MANAGER APPOINTMENTS

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt the resolution on the County Manager's recommendation for Director of the Consolidated Human Services Agency Michelle Lancaster and on the appointment of the Director of County Finance Wanda Reeves.

RESOLUTION OF THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE COUNTY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION FOR DIRECTOR OF THE CONSOLIDATED HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY AND ON APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY FINANCE

WHEREAS, in February 2008, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners created a consolidated county human services agency governed by a consolidated human services board, pursuant to G.S. 153A-77(b), and assumed the powers, responsibilities and duties of the consolidated human services board in accordance with G.S. 153A-76 and 153A-77(a); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners consolidated the provisions of human services in Mecklenburg County under the direct control of the County Manager; and

WHEREAS, under G.S. 153A-77(e) the human services director of a consolidated county human services agency reports directly to the County Manager and shall be appointed and dismissed by the County Manager with the advice and consent of the consolidated human services board, which in Mecklenburg County is the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the County Manager has recommended that Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster be appointed as the Director of the consolidated county human services agency in conjunction with her position as Assistant County Manager; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to G.S. 159-24 each local government shall appoint a finance officer; and 5

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WHEREAS, pursuant to G.S. 153A-82, the manager, as chief administrator of county government, shall appoint, with the approval of the board of commissioners, all county officers, employees, and agents except those who are elected by the people or whose appointment is otherwise provided for by law; and

WHEREAS, Wanda Reeves currently serves as deputy finance officer, and the County Manager has decided to appoint Wanda Reeves as the Director of Finance; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, pursuant to G.S. 153A-76, 153A-77 and this Board’s resolution adopted February 5, 2008, does hereby consent to the County Manager’s appointment of Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster as Director of the County’s Consolidated Human Services Agency; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County does hereby approve the County Manager’s appointment of Wanda Reeves as Director of Finance of Mecklenburg County, whose oath of office shall be filed in the Clerk to the Board’s permanent records.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1547) BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT -- STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC./DEWALT

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 6-2 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioners Bentley and James voting no, to adopt a resolution approving a Business Investment Program grant to Stanley Black & Decker Inc./Dewalt for a total estimated amount of up to $115,082 and authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a contract.

Prior to the above vote, Economic Development Director John Allen presented this matter to the Board.

Commissioner Leake asked for clarity on the amount of the grant, the number of employees to be hired, job training and start dates, which Director Allen addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked was there a negative return associated with this grant. The response was yes.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1551) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- ASSESSOR'S OFFICE RESTRICTED CONTINGENCY

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appropriate $738,000 from restricted contingency for the Street-Level Photo Imagery project and four positions with associated expenses in the Assessor's Office.

Prior to the above vote, County Assessor Ken Joyner presented this matter to the Board.

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(14-1571) REVENUE UPDATE

The Board received a status update on major County revenues. Finance Director Wanda Reeves gave the update. The following was covered:

 General & Debt Service Funds  Assessed Valuation  Property Tax  Sales Tax  Fund Balance

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Cotham asked for clarity regarding the Revenue Source listed as Other on the General & Debt Service Funds chart. Finance Director Wanda Reeves said it was miscellaneous revenue, such as, but not limited to, donations.

Commissioner Cotham said she would like to receive a specific breakdown of what’s included in the Other category. Finance Director Reeves said she would provide that information.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about fund balance and what was the expected maximum amount for that balance. He questioned whether it was necessary to continue to put whatever that amount might be to the side, if those funds could be better used somewhere else. Commissioner Dunlap said at some point he would like a better understanding of the Fund Balance Policy.

Commissioner Dunlap asked for clarity regarding the Revenue Source listed as Intergovernmental on the General & Debt Service Funds Chart, which was addressed by County Manager Diorio and Finance Director Reeves.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about the Assessed Valuation Billed Values, which was addressed.

Commissioner Dunlap said he would like to receive additional information and clarity regarding the revaluation loss expectation at the Board’s February Budget Retreat. Commissioner Dunlap said with the possibility of it taking the County until 2016 to complete the work associated with Pearson’s review, that he was concerned about keeping up with that because values were beginning to rise again. He said as values rise and increase revenue, it may cause it to appear that there really wasn’t a loss at all.

Finance Director Reeves said going forward staff would track assessed revaluation losses as identified in Pearson’s Review and develop a report showing that data.

Commissioner Leake asked for clarification regarding the Revenue Source listed as Licenses & Permits on the General & Debt Service Funds chart. She expressed concern for persons living in Mecklenburg County who have not switched over to NC license tags.

JANUARY 22, 2014 Finance Director Reeves clarified that Licenses & Permits referenced in the report were for business licenses and building inspection permits and things of that nature. She said tax received from license tag registrations was included in the revenue source of property tax.

Director Reeves noted also that the State via the Department of Motor Vehicles was responsible for collecting the vehicle tax through the Tag & Tax Program. She said that enforcement of this was a Department of Motor Vehicle responsibility.

Commissioner Leake asked that the Revenue Update information shared be broken down so that the average citizen could understand it, particularly seniors.

Commissioner Bentley commented on vehicle registration and paying vehicle taxes. Commissioner Bentley said if you reside in Mecklenburg County and you have an out-of-state tag and you’ve resided here longer than the timeframe allowed for obtaining a N.C. license tag, then that’s “stealing.” She said individuals residing in Mecklenburg County without the proper license tag weren’t contributing to the funding that helps the County to function.

Commissioner Bentley asked for clarification on Total tax levy as listed on the Property Tax chart, which was addressed.

Commissioner James commented on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s License Tag Scanner Program which gave them the ability to identify a license tag whether the vehicle was sitting in a driveway or going down the highway.

Commissioner James asked would it be possible to receive a report from the Police Department on how they could work with the County to identify persons residing in Mecklenburg County with out-of-state tags. He said he wouldn’t want to spend a lot of time on it, but if the police were in a neighborhood and noticed a vehicle, there should be a way to communicate that information to the County.

Vice-Chairman Clarke said he recalled former County Commissioner Jim Pendergraph having an interest in this issue and worked with Public Service & Information to provide public awareness of this issue.

Commissioner Bentley said it was hard to enforce because you’re relying on someone wanting to do “the right thing.” Commissioner Bentley said if there was a way for the County to address this issue more aggressively, she’d like to see it.

Commissioner James asked for clarification about the capital debt fund and potential adjustments so that there would be more in the general fund. County Manager Diorio said at the Budget Retreat there could possibly be policy discussion regarding whether too much was being accumulated in the debt service fund because it had accelerated more quickly than anticipated. She said the Board may want to discuss revising the policy and instead of putting 21 cents on the property tax rate, put 20 cents. She said there would also be discussion regarding the fund balance policy.

Commissioner James said if an adjustment was made, the Board would have to take into account the fact that there were certain promises made, for example to CPCC and CMS , that they would receive a certain amount of funding for a period of years and then it would revert back to where it was.

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Chairman Fuller returned to the meeting.

Vice-Chairman Clarke asked about Total sales collected June 30, 2013 listed on the Sales Tax chart and how that compared to what the estimate was for this fiscal year, which was addressed. Finance Director Reeves said the estimate was based on the activity at that time. She said it’s been noticed that more is being collected each month compared to last year this time.

Commissioner Cotham asked that staff provide at the Budget Retreat, information regarding monies the County had in CD’s.

Finance Director Reeves asked Commissioner Cotham was she referring to information on how the County has funds invested. Commissioner Cotham said yes.

This concluded the presentation.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1560) PROPOSED BOARD POLICY FOR APPOINTMENT OF BOCC CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN (COMMISSIONER DUNLAP)

Commissioner Dunlap presented a proposed policy for the future selection of the Board’s chairman and vice- chairman. It was noted that N.C. state law states that board of commissioners on the first Monday in December of each even-numbered year and at its first regular meeting in December of each odd-numbered year shall choose one of its members as chairman and vice-chairman.

Commissioner Dunlap shared the County’s history with respect to the selection of chairman and vice-chairman. It was noted those selections had varied over the years. He said in some instances the top at-large vote getter of the majority party was elected chairman and some instances that has not occurred.

Commissioner Dunlap said the policy he proposed took those occurrences into consideration and would allow any member of the Board of Commissioners the opportunity to seek the position of chairman or vice-chairman of the board.

Commissioner Cotham spoke in opposition to the proposed policy. Commissioner Cotham said she felt the position of chairman and vice-chairman should be held by at-large members because they represent the entire community and not just a district.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and carried 5-4 with Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, James and Ratliff voting no, to approve Board policy for Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners.

Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Policy and Procedures for Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman 1. Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman

JANUARY 22, 2014 In accordance with Section 39 of Chapter 153A of the North Carolina General Statutes, on the first Monday in December of each even-numbered year and at its first regular meeting in December of each odd-numbered year, the board of commissioners shall choose one of its members as chairman to serve as the presiding officer of the board of commissioners for the ensuing year. The board of commissioners shall also at such times choose one of its members as a vice-chairman to act in the absence or disability of the chairman.

2. Protocol of the Meeting to Elect Board Chairman and Vice Chairman

The county manager or, in his or her absence, the board’s parliamentarian shall preside over the initial part of the meeting to elect the Chairman. Immediately following the election of a board member as chairman, such board member shall assume the office of chairman and preside over the election of another member as vice chairman.

3. Nominations

Nominations for chairman and vice chairman may be made by any member of the board and do not require a second.

4. Eligibility

Any member of the board of commissioners may be nominated for and elected to the position of chairman or vice chairman. Board members who are nominated and unwilling to serve if elected shall make that fact known to the other members of the board at the time of their nomination and withdraw from any election.

5. Voting

Any board member nominated for either chairman or vice chairman may make a statement to the board regarding his or her candidacy, but shall not take any longer than five minutes to do so. The order of candidates' statements shall be determined by the order of their nomination.

The election for chairman and vice chairman shall be conducted by a show of hands by all members of the board with the nominees being voted upon in the reverse order in which they were nominated. A member of the board who is a nominee may vote for him or herself in any election. All members present must vote in any election.

To be elected to the position of Chairman or Vice Chairman, a board member must receive the affirmative votes of a majority of the board members voting in the election.

If there are more than two candidates nominated for either chairman or vice chairman and none of the candidates receives the affirmative votes of a majority of the board members voting in the election, the vote shall be re-taken with only the nominees receiving the two highest vote counts being eligible for election in the re-taken vote.

6. Casual Vacancies

If the position of chairman or vice chairman shall become vacant for any reason between required elections, the position may be filled at a subsequent regular meeting of the Board by a vote taken following the procedures set forth in this policy.

Policy recorded in full in Minute Book ______, Document # ______.

(14-1570) BOARD COMMITTEES (CHAIRMAN FULLER)

JANUARY 22, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve establishing/re-activating the following Board committees for calendar year 2014:

1) Performance Review Committee formerly Compensation Committee 2) Economic Development Committee 3) Audit Review Committee 4) Health and Human Services Committee 5) Intergovernmental Committee

Note: Chairman Fuller will make appointments to the committees.

Commissioner Bentley asked Chairman Fuller to consider skill sets when making appointments to these committees.

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1521) LAND DONATION -- CAMPBELL CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of Tax Parcels 103-291-25 and 103-302-43 (±26.75 acres along Campbell Creek for future greenway construction.

Note: The acceptance of this property allows for the extension of Campbell Creek Greenway north to connect with Campbell Creek Community Park.

(14-1541) LAND DONATION -- WALKERS BRANCH GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 201-231-03 (±7.5683 acres) along Walker’s Branch for future greenway construction.

Note: The acceptance of this donation will allow for the future extension of Walkers Branch Greenway north across South Tryon Street.

(14-1542) LAND DONATION -- LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of Tax Parcel 173-181-65 (±0.076 acres) along Little Sugar Creek.

Note: The property is a small tract of land between a single-family residential property and Little Sugar Creek Greenway located entirely in the FEMA floodplain. Assemblage of this property with the other County-owned property along Little Sugar Creek Greenway will provide clearer property ownership to the public as well as give the County control of all the property from the creek to the end of publicly maintained Red Barn Lane.

JANUARY 22, 2014 (14-1545) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Alvin L. and Pecolia M. McKoy, owners of property at 4001 Whitehurst Road (Tax Parcel 145-212-01) for $39,413.86 as part of the FY14 floodplain acquisitions.

(14-1546) STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT -- AMEND FINAL ROLL RESOLUTION

Adopt the RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FINAL ROLL RESOLUTION for the STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT PROJECT, CARDINAL WOODS SUBDIVISION AND CARDINAL WOODS ESTATE OPERATING COSTS FY2013.

Note: On December 3, 2013, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved the Final Assessment Role for the Cardinal Woods Subdivision and Cardinal Woods Estate for the operation of street light fixtures in FY2013. As part of the assessment process, it was determined an error was made in calculating the individual amounts to be paid by the property owners. The correct calculation decreases the amount owed to the County slightly ($1.52 for each property in the Cardinal Woods Subdivision and $1.67 for each property in Cardinal Woods Estate). However, with these changes, the County will still collect the full amount it paid for street lighting in these subdivisions and for its legal expenses. Upon adoption of this Resolution by the BOCC, staff can proceed with assessing the accurate amount owed to the County as shown in corrected Final Assessment Roll.

Resolutions recorded in full in Minute Book _____Documents # _____ and ______.

(14-1549) TAX REFUNDS

1. Approve tax refunds in the amount of $5,406.01 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

2. Approve tax refunds in the amount of $6,027.44 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1552) MINUTES

Approve minutes of Regular meeting held January 7, 2014 and Closed Session held January 7, 2014.

(14-1568) PURCHASE CONTRACT -- DODGE CHARGER POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES (SHERIFF'S OFFICE) ITEM WAS REMOVED

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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JANUARY 22, 2014 ADJOURNMENT

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioner Dunlap was absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) they wanted removed from consent and voted upon separately. The items identified were Items 14-1561; 14-1568; 14-1574; 14-1575; 14-1578; 14-1579 and 14-1586.

STAFF BRIEFINGS – NONE

(14-1576, 14-1584) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney and Land Acquisition with respect to tax parcels 145-331-07 and 145-331-11.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:15 p.m.

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

(1) Approve the purchase price of $7,500,000 for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education to acquire Tax Parcels 145-331-07 and 145-331-11 (+/- 8.99 acres) on Stuart Andrew Boulevard from WCRT Atrium, LLC to serve as administrative offices for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; 1

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(2) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease termination agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for the County lease dated February 13, 2013 for 42,112 SF of office space at the Atrium Corporate Center;

(3) Adopt a capital project ordinance for the acquisition ($7,500,000) and renovation/up fit expenses ($2,500,000) for administrative offices for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; and

(4) Revise the Term Sheet approved by the Board on November 19, 2013 for an interlocal agreement with the Board of Education to change the reference to the amount of the First Installment to be paid to the Board of Education by July 31, 2014 for purchase of an office building or buildings as a replacement for the Education Center from $7 million to $10 million.

Capital Project Ordinance recorded in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

Commissioner Dunlap entered the meeting at this time.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ridenhour, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purpose: Consult with Attorney.

The Board went back into Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:00 p.m.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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- FORMAL SESSION -

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order. After introductions, he recognized Commissioner James to give the Invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION - NONE

(14-1581) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Robb Little, an Executive Board member with The Catawba River District presented the organizations accomplishments and initiatives. He thanked the Board for its continued support through Park and Recreation, public health and other environmental departments. He left for distribution to the Board, the Catawba River District 2013 Annual Report.

A copy of the Report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

The following individuals shared statistics regarding heart disease and expressed thanks and gratitude for the Board’s continued support and commitment to Black History Month, Heart Month, Go Red for Women and the Village Heartbeat: Cheryl Emmanuel employee with the Health Department; , Dr. Marcus Plescia, Mecklenburg County Health Director; Regina Fleenor, American Heart Association; Dr. Victor Romano, Director of Wellness at Johnson C. Smith University; Rev. Jordan Boyd pastor of Rockwell AME Zion Church and Rev. Edith Landreau.

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(14-1561) PROCLAMATION – TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH

Without objection from the Board, Chairman Fuller moved Item #14-1561 up on the Agenda.

Commissioner Ratliff read the Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt a Proclamation declaring February 2014 as Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1585) APPOINTMENTS

The vote was taken on the following nominees for two appointments to the Women’s Advisory Board:

Round 1 Alinda Angerville None Valerie Dorsett None Sophia Gaither None Devonya Govan-Hunt None Charlene Henderson Commissioner Leake Alicia Jones-Muhammad Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff and Ridenhour Shalawn Moore None Alba Sanchez None Wanda Strickland None Jennifer Styczen Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap and Ratliff Darnell Walker None Marjorie White Molina Commissioners Bentley, Cotham and James

Round 2 Charlene Henderson Commissioners Fuller and Leake Marjorie White Molina Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, Ratliff and Ridenhour

Chairman Fuller announced the appointments of Alicia Jones-Muhammad to the Women’s Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2016 and Marjorie White Molina to fill an unexpired term expiring April 30, 2015.

Note: They replaced Kathi Knier and Yvonne McJetters.

(14-1577) PUBLIC HEARING – MALLARD CREEK ROAD NAME CHANGE

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to open a public hearing to hear citizens comments on the proposed renaming of the portion of Mallard Creek Road north of the intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Salome Church Road to Salome Church Road and, change the name of the remaining portion of Mallard Creek Road plus Union School Road to Morehead Road.

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No one appeared to speak.

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to close the public hearing on the proposed renaming of the portion of Mallard Creek Road north of the intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Salome Church Road to Salome Church Road, and change the name of the remaining portion of Mallard Creek Road plus Union School Road to Morehead Road, and approve the renaming of the portion of Mallard Creek Road north of the intersection of Mallard Creek Road and Salome Church Road to Salome Church Road and, change the name of the remaining portion of Mallard Creek Road plus Union School Road to Morehead Road.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

(14-1596) POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT/COMMUNITY MEETINGS

County Manager Diorio informed the Board of the following as part of her Manager’s Report: 1. Officially welcomed and introduced the new public health director, Dr. Marcus Plescia. Dr. Plescia’s first day as director was Monday, February 3, 2014. 2. Recognized BSSA/GIS staff member Beverly Lawing for organizing, for the seventh year, a coat drive with Mecklenburg County employees for donation to WSOC-TV sponsored “Steve’s Coats for Kids.” 3. Gave an update regarding concerns expressed by REBIC and Board members with Mecklenburg County’s code enforcement permitting and inspection processes. County Manager Diorio stated the following directives were given to staff to follow up on and report back with a plan of action within 30-45 days:

 Hire an expert to conduct an independent review of our current process to identify any potential inefficiencies and/or inconsistencies;

 Assess the feasibility and interest of offering an alternative scheduling option to customers that aligns inspection times to project size;

 Establish a Customer Service Center for first-time and/or infrequent customers such as small business owners, new businesses and homeowners who may be unfamiliar with the process and need additional assistance;

 Create a quality control process/an analysis of inspection data to make sure that we are applying the building code consistently across all projects;

 Continue current efforts in redesigning the website and as part of the process solicit input from both residents and industry representatives;

 Establish City/County Task Team to look at processes across the City and County to make sure we identify all touch points and to make sure when people have to navigate through various departments we make it as easy as possible for everyone involved.

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4. County Manager Diorio shared with the Board the Mecklenburg County Government District/Community Meetings Policy and Procedure.

County Manager Diorio stated that the purpose of the report was for the Board to receive information on the policy regarding staff support during an election cycle.

She further stated that during election cycles, staff supported meetings and events are suspended from the beginning of the candidate filing period for election to the Board of County Commissioners through the day of the election.

Also, during election cycles, community meetings initiated and/or organized by County staff from July 1 and Election Day will not include on the agenda the participation of incumbent Board members.

County Manager Diorio stated there will be two exceptions to the above policy because both functions were planned and scheduled before the filing date for election; therefore, they would have staff support. 1) Commissioner Ridenhour’s community meeting scheduled for February 27 that had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather, 2) Commissioner Leake’s HIV open houses scheduled for February 6, 13 and 20.

Commissioner Cotham asked if an unforeseen critical and/or time-sensitive community matter came up during the election cycle, when there is limited staff support, and a Board member deemed it necessary to schedule a meeting to address the concern, how should a Board member proceed?

County Manager Diorio stated that if such a matter was to come up, the community’s first point of contact is staff, and if commissioners need to be involved it would be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Commissioner Cotham asked County Manager Diorio if she could add something to the policy to address the handling of unforeseen community matters.

County Manager Diorio said yes.

Note: The purpose of the policy is to define Mecklenburg County policy and procedure for County staff in scheduling, coordinating and providing support for district or community meetings that are organized or initiated by a member of the Board of County Commissioners, or involving a member of the Board of Commissioners and/or candidates for public office during periods of election campaigns.

A copy of the policy is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

5. County Manager Diorio called Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster to summarize the MeckLINK Transition Agreement and Credentialing Agreement with Cardinal Innovations.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster summarized key negotiated elements in the Agreements to include the governance; employment with the employees of MeckLINK; amended bylaws and appointments to the oversight committee.

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

execute the Transition Agreement and Delegating Credentialing Agreement with Cardinal Innovations.

Agreements recorded in Minute Book ______Documents #’s ______and ______.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1548) BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT – ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS, INC.

Commissioner Clarke asked to be excused from participating in the discussion of Item #14-1548 Business Investment Program Grant with Electrolux Home Products, Inc. to avoid a conflict of interest.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to excuse Commissioner Clarke from discussion of Item #14-1548 Business Investment Program Grant with Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Commissioner Clarke left the dais and was absent until noted in the minutes.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-1 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, and Commissioner James voting no, to adopt a resolution approving a Business Investment Program grant to Electrolux Home Products, Inc. for a total estimated amount of up to $4,053,572 and authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a contract.

Prior to the above vote, Economic Development Director John Allen presented this matter to the Board.

Comments prior to the vote:

Commissioner Leake asked how much money was the County and City awarding for this grant. She further asked why the County was paying more than the City and was it policy that it occur in that manner.

Director Allen addressed her questions. He said the amounts were based on the tax rate. He further stated that it was policy.

Commissioner Leake requested to receive a copy of the policy supporting this process.

Director Allen said he would provide that information.

Commissioner Cotham and Chairman Fuller both commended Electrolux for being a model corporate citizen and good stakeholders for the community.

Resolution recorded in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

Commissioner Clarke returned to the dais at this time.

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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1588) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE

Chairman Fuller informed the Board that he appointed Commissioner Ridenhour as chair of the Board’s Economic Development Committee.

The Board received as information an update from the Economic Development Committee presented by Commissioner Ridenhour.

Commissioner Ridenhour highlighted some of the activities that the Economic Development (ED) Committee had been engaged in over the past several months. From September – December, the ED Committee established an Economic Development 101 Series.

 The Economic Development 101 Series included the following:  September - Overview of County’s Economic Development Office’s Program  October - Presentation from Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Lake Norman Regional Economic Development Commission and Northern Towns ( Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville)  November - Presentation from the City of Charlotte Economic Development Office’s Program and Southern Towns ( Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville)  December - Presentation from Charlotte Regional Partnership and Charlotte Regional Visitor’s Authority  UPCOMING in February - Presentation and discussion with Land Use & Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) Code Enforcement Service’s business operations as it relates to permitting and inspections

 In the coming months the ED Committee will be exploring the effectiveness of the economic development modeling tool and working with staff to produce its first annual report template.

 In the summer of 2013, the Board was interviewed by staff to understand different perspectives and ideas that Board members wished to explore about Economic Development efforts within the County. All nine Board members were asked to rate Economic Development efforts in the County and make recommendations for areas they wished to know more about.

 Based on feedback from Board members, the ED Committee is planning a day-long Economic Development Policy & Planning Retreat in late June/early July 2014 to explore the County’s ongoing role in efforts to attract new businesses, support existing businesses and promote tourism. Staff will solicit Board members for availability. The ED Committee is asking for full participation from the Board as it evaluates the County’s Economic Development focus and set the course for the future of the community.

CONSENT ITEMS

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

(14-1564) DESTRUCTION OF DOCUMENTS – LUESA CODE ENFORCEMENT

Approve the disposal of LUESA (Code Enforcement) records and plans in accordance with North Carolina records retention policies.

Note: These records comprise:  2625 old paper drawings - documents have exceeded 2 years retention period. Time: July 2007 - November 2011.  45,000 Text Documents - paper records moved to electronic format. Time: January 2010 - December 2012 [Temp Utilities Application, Address Verification Form, Certificate of Compliance Forms, Engineer Letters, Limited Condition Power Forms, Permit Applications, Permit Cancellation Letters, Pre-Inspection Forms, Residential Plot Plan Forms, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Forms and Erosion Control Forms].  Approximately 7,200 Revenue Collections Department documents containing Credit card/ e-check receipts for periods as follows:  3/31-04 - 6/30/04  2/14/05 - 6/30/05  7/2/05 - 9/2005  10/3/05 - 12/30/05  1/3-06 - 3/31/06  4/3/06 - 7/31/06  11/30/06 - 8/1/06

(14-1566) AD VALOREM TAX ADVERTISEMENT

Order the advertisement of delinquent 2013 real estate and personal property taxes.

Note: The advertisement is a notification to taxpayers of outstanding tax balances. As of January 15, 2014, $48,559,213.88 of the $894,741,573.16 net levy for Mecklenburg County taxes remain unpaid. In accordance with NCGS 105-369(a), the governing board must order the Tax Collector to advertise the tax liens.

(14-1572) INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS

Recognize, receive and appropriate insurance reimbursement funds in the amount of $28,245 for Business Support Services Agency-Business Financial Management, $66,085 for Park and Recreation, $1,728 for Department of Social Services and $550 for Land Use and Environmental Services.

Note: All reimbursements are for stolen and damaged items.

(14-1573) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM – FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITIONS

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from William S. and Margaret L. Brenizer, owners of property at 3135 Dunlavin Way (Tax Parcel 093-134-15) for $167,000.

2. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Stephanie L. Black, owner of property at 5129 Kildare Drive (Tax Parcel 099-081-03) for $94,000.

Note: The goal of the Program is to minimize the risk of potential loss of life and property damage from flooding while enhancing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain (creating open space, expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.) 8

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(14-1580) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $9,484.58 and interest as statutorily required to be paid by the Finance Department as requested by the Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments.

A list of the recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1583) MINUTES

Approve minutes of Regular meeting held January 22, 2014 and Closed Session held January 22, 2014.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda by Commissioner Leake for more public awareness.

(14-1568) PURCHASE CONTRACT -- DODGE CHARGER POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES (SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

(1) Approve expenditure from the Fleet Reserve Fund of up to $105,316 for additional purchases of Dodge Charger police pursuit vehicles under the County's three-year unit price contract with Horace G. Ilderton, LLC of High Point, North Carolina approved by the Board on October 15, 2013 and

(2) Authorize the County Manager to approve two, one-year extensions to the contract contingent upon performance.

Note: These vehicles are used by the Sheriff’s Office in the fulfillment of their duties.

(14-1574) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- DSS (REVENUE DECREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to amend the Department of Social Services (DSS) FY14 Budget to decrease the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) revenue and expenses by $56,628.

Note: The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services had a revenue reduction of $56,628.

(14-1575) CAPITAL RESERVE REQUEST – JETTON PARK SHORELINE STABILIZATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to appropriate $95,000 from the Jetton Park - Entry Fees Capital Reserve account to stabilize the shoreline of the park.

Note: The shoreline surrounding Jetton Park is eroding at a rapid pace due to wave action precipitated by wind and watercraft. It is critical that the shoreline be stabilized because some 9

FEBRUARY 4, 2014 natural areas have been lost, resulting in the re-routing of trails due to the encroaching water.

(14-1578) PLANNING / ARCHITECTURAL FIRM SELECTION -- MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES MASTER PLAN

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANNING / ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES MASTER PLAN PROJECT.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANNING / ARCHITECTURAL FIRM FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES MASTER PLAN PROJECT

WHEREAS, Article 3D of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes requires that all political subdivisions of the State, except under certain circumstances, announce all requirements for architectural, engineering, and surveying services, and follow a process to select firms qualified to provide such services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services without regard to fee other than unit price information; and WHEREAS, the County needs to prepare a Comprehensive Government Facilities Master Plan (the “Project”), with the selection of the firm for the specific Project based on the type of the Project and the firm’s expertise and experience; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was announced September 30, 2013 to local firms and others who might be qualified for this Project following NC General Statute 143- 64.31, which prescribes the qualifications-based selection process; and WHEREAS, based on the information provided by the firms that submitted proposals and interviews of three of those firms, the County’s Selection Committee recommended the following firm to perform the work for this Project: Recommended: WGM Design, Inc.

Alternate: Fryday and Doyne Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the firm listed above is selected as the planning/architectural firm qualified to provide services for the Mecklenburg County Comprehensive Government Facilities Master Plan Project, and the County Manager is authorized to negotiate fees for these services at a fair and reasonable fee with the recommended firm for this Project, and enter into a contract for this Project. In the event negotiations are unsuccessful, the County Manager is authorized to negotiate fees for these services at a fair and reasonable fee and enter into a contract with the alternate firm on this list.

Note: Facilities Master Planning is a process used to determine the amount of building space needed in the future to adequately sustain County operations. A Master Plan provides an orderly framework for making decisions about future growth and change related to the amount of space and location of County departmental functions.

FEBRUARY 4, 2014 Resolution recorded in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1579) BUDGET AMENDMENT – HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REVENUE INCREASE)

(1) Recognize, receive and appropriate additional Medicaid revenue of $413,438 in the Pregnancy Care Management and Care Coordination for Children services; and

(2) Approve creating one Senior Social Worker position and one Social Worker Supervisor for the Care Coordination for Children case management services to be funded with state funding.

Note: The Health Department provides Pregnancy Care Management (PCM) and Care Coordination for Children (CC4C) case management services to a targeted population of Medicaid eligible patients. These services are funded on a per member per month basis.

(14-1586) BUDGET AMENDMENT – HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REVENUE INCREASE/DECREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate a net increase in revenue of $52,172 from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), to reflect actual federal and state revenue allocations.

Note: During the fiscal year, NC DHHS will adjust the funding allocations for various State programs. The programs that are affected are Family Planning (increase of $66,631); Syphilis Elimination (decrease of $27,973); Healthy Communities (increase of $10,783); Project Assist (increase of $156) and Program Collaboration and Service Integration (increase of $2,575). ______

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 8:11 p.m. ______

______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

______Tonette F. Spears Deputy Clerk

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Attorney Marvin Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: County Manager Dena Diorio

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-INFORMAL SESSION-

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1594, 14-1595, and 14-1600 to be removed from Consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1614) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY

There were no Closed Session matters to be discussed.

Note: The informal session consisted of dinner only.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Leake, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

Chairman Fuller asked was there any objection to moving Consent Item 14-1615 Proclamation - Black History Month up on the agenda. There was no objection.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 (14-1615) PROCLAMATION -- BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Cotham and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt a joint proclamation declaring February 2014 as Black History Month in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County.

The proclamation was read by Chairman Fuller.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1598) NC DEPARTMENT OF LABOR SILVER SAFETY AWARD -- PARK AND RECREATION

The Board recognized the Park & Recreation Department for earning the NC Department of Labor “Silver Safety Award”.

Note: The award is based on the number of lost work day cases an organization incurred in the previous calendar year. The rates are determined from the OSHA 300 Log. To qualify, an organization must achieve a CDAW (cases with days away from work) rate that is at least 50% below the statewide average for the applicable industry classification. The target rate is 1.25 for the Department's classification. Park and Recreation Department staff achieved a rate of .53, which is well below both the target rate and the 2012 award winning score of .79. The Award will be presented to the Department by Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry at the Annual Safety Awards Banquet in Charlotte in April.

(14-1612) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Beverly Foster and Patricia Lee addressed the 39th Annual Meeting of National Hookup of Black Women, Inc. (NHBW) to be held in Charlotte, April 24-27, 2014. Commissioners were invited to attend a breakfast event on April 26th at 9:00 a.m. at the Marriott Center City Hotel.

It was announced that Commissioner Leake would be a recipient of the Fannie Lou Hamer Trailblazer Award. This honor is bestowed upon a local woman of color who has been a trailblazer in the advocacy of empowering both women and their families.

Note: Fannie Lou Hamer was an American voting rights activist and civil rights leader.

Chairman Fuller was asked to provide a letter of welcome for inclusion in the Convention Souvenir Book.

Note: National Hookup of Black Women, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization founded in 1974. NHBW, Inc. works to improve the quality of life, facilitate family preservation, achieve self-empowerment, and promote economic development. Membership reflects a diversity of women from varied business, professional and community disciplines crossing all economic, social and educational levels.

A copy of a handout about the National Hookup of Black Women, Inc. is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 APPOINTMENTS

(14-1591) PLANNING COMMISSION – ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED

(14-1592) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to nominate and appoint Latonya Pearson and Cozzie Watkins to the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee for one-year terms expiring February 28, 2015.

They replace Julianne Burke and John Burling.

BICYCLE COMMITTEE

Commissioner James nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Bicycle Committee: Tyteen Humes, Peter Noris and Kurt Robinson.

Note: An appointment will occur on March 4, 2014.

CITIZEN’S CAPITAL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Commissioner Clarke nominated the following persons for appointment consideration to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee: William Foster, Jeff Jackson, and Anu Prakash.

Commissioner Bentley nominated William Rakatansky.

Note: An appointment will occur on March 4, 2014.

(14-1593) WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD - ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT - NONE

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1608) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

The Board received a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews.

County Assessor Ken Joyner and Fred Pearson with Pearson's Appraisal Services presented this matter to the Board.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Ratliff asked was Debbie King, consultant to the Tax Assessor’s Office, still on the County’s payroll. The response was no. Ms. King ended her services with the County as of February 1, 2014. She now works for Pearson’s Appraisal Services.

Commissioner James asked about the review results of neighborhoods in the Beatties Ford Road area (H509) and Oaklawn area (H810), specifically as it related to increases in value, which was addressed. Mr. Pearson said some of the increases were the result of the discovery of additions to homes. He said it should be kept in mind that a lot of the properties had not been looked at in 17 or 18 years.

Commissioner James asked would these be considered unpermitted additions. Mr. Pearson said yes.

Commissioner James asked about decreases in the Cherry neighborhood, which was addressed. He also asked about the Providence Country Club area and others in his district.

Commissioner Leake asked about Ms. King’s salary. Mr. Pearson said Ms. King made $100.00 an hour.

Commissioner Leake said she would provide contact information to Mr. Pearson for one of her constituents, Margaret Farley who has concerns regarding her property.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about the percentage of revaluations that would have to be wrong in order to describe the revaluation as “wrong or bad.” Mr. Pearson said per their initial study, it was about 15% of the neighborhoods they saw.

Commissioner Dunlap said there appeared to be a 2% change in value. He asked how do you only get a 2% change in value, if 15% of the revaluation was “bad.” Mr. Pearson said 85% were okay.

Commissioner Dunlap said the numbers didn’t add up for him.

Commissioner Dunlap addressed the issue of two appraisers having a different value on the same property. He asked how much of a difference would there have to be in order to change the overall value of that property. County Assessor Joyner said typically a +/- 10% was the “rule of thumb” in mass appraisals.

County Assessor Joyner said it was because of the Session Law that all neighborhoods were having to be looked at.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap said at some point the County would need to render a “final opinion” as to how “bad or not so bad” the 2011 Revaluation was.

County Assessor Joyner said he would be engaging the services of someone to look at how the entire 2011 Revaluation process had gone from a mass appraisal standpoint, looking at the County’s original start point. He said they would look at what the original values were in February 2011 to where things were now.

Commissioner Dunlap asked that when the review was completed, that staff isolate those value changes. He said, for example, it was known that since the 2011 Revaluation, because of the economy in Charlotte, some homes have now increased in value and as Pearson’s Appraisal Services does its work, those increased values have to be recognized. County Assessor Joyner said those increased values would not have to be recognized by Pearson’s in its work and explained why.

Commissioner Dunlap said it was important for citizens to understand that once the review by Pearson’s was completed and a new revaluation was ordered, values would increase and decrease.

Commissioner Dunlap asked what mechanism had been put in place so that building standards and everyone who was involved would capture that data when it occurred to avoid having the same problem. County Assessor Joyner said they were looking at a “going forward” plan to have “boots on the ground,” revisiting, researching, and reviewing all parcels on a regular basis to avoid the County ending up in a situation where in retrospect, saying it’s been 17 years.

County Assessor Joyner said they have identified that before the next revaluation, County staff would have at a minimum, gone back and walked around every neighborhood that was identified as major and maybe some that, per the report, came out as being major but maybe weren’t originally identified as major.

County Assessor Joyner said he wanted to get to the point where every year residents would see two or three appraisers in their neighborhood going through to make sure they have accurate property information.

Chairman Fuller said he was pleased to hear that County Assessor Joyner planned to do an “autopsy” of the entire 2011 Revaluation Process to see what happened to avoid such a re- occurrence.

County Assessor Joyner said he was already in the planning process. He said budgeting was the key to planning to make sure the right resources were provided.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked for clarity on the total number of refunds to date listed in the report as $27,710.38, which was addressed. Tax Assessor Joyner said these were refunds issued to date since January 1, 2014. He said these refunds were not available prior to the Session Law.

Commissioner Ridenhour commented on the Myers Park neighborhood. County Assessor Joyner said the refunds to date included a portion of Myers Park.

Commissioner Ridenhour said it would be helpful for Board members to have a total dollar amount for what had been refunded either through Pearson’s review or since the Session Law was enacted beginning at January 1, 2011 to date.

Commissioner Cotham asked for clarity on the Total Value Change attachment included in the report, which was addressed.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Commissioner Cotham asked about the Duke Energy building and what it was being taxed at. She asked was it possible to recoup past tax dollars, as a result of it not being taxed at the correct percentage, which was addressed.

County Assessor Joyner said through the review process all of those years were still eligible for review. He noted that in the case of the Duke Energy building, the vacancy rate on January 1, 2011 was about 40%, per information received from his staff, and what the Duke Energy building appraisal showed at that time. He said it was his understanding the value placed on the building was more of an income approach by the Board of Equalization and Review.

Mr. Pearson said his staff was reviewing the Duke Energy building.

Commissioner Cotham asked was there a way to get a list of major “problems” or findings with respect to commercial property.

County Assessor Joyner said depending on what the Board’s request was, staff would try to provide that information; but he was not sure what type of process they would go through because there’s the question of what would be deemed as a major increase and what was not.

County Assessor Joyner said he was not trying to understate the fact that from 2011-2013 the value of the Duke Energy building should have been increasing. He said RBC Corporation, owner of the Duke Energy building, appealed the original assessment and that it had gone to the Property Tax Commission level. He said this was an unusual case.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the relationship between Pearson’s staff and County staff. Mr. Pearson said everyone was working cooperatively.

Commissioner Bentley requested a copy of County Assessor Joyner’s assessment of the 2011 Revaluation process once completed. County Assessor Joyner said he would provide that information to the Board.

Commissioner Bentley asked for clarity on the Total Value Change information provided to the Board, which was addressed.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners February 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1621) DISTRICT 2 "WHAT'S GOING ON NOW?"

The Board received an update regarding District 2 from Commissioner Leake.

Commissioner Leake noted various activities that had taken place in District 2 and events she attended, including but not limited, to an Open House on February 6, 13 and an upcoming Open House on February 20. She said the purpose of the Open House was to educate the community on HIV/AIDS and Ryan White funding.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 Commissioner Leake acknowledged some of her constituents as well, such as Thomas and Juanita Sanders who celebrated their 80th birthday recently, also, the passing of Franklin McCain, Civil Rights advocate.

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1597) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Angelo & Amy Curcio, owners of property at 5301 Dolphin Lane (Tax Parcel 099-116-14) for $88,000.

2. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Manh Tra Redfern, owner of property at 5331 Dolphin Lane (Tax Parcel 099-116-18) for $87,000.

Note: These purchases are part of the Hazard Mitigation Program – FY14 Floodplain.

(14-1602) PURCHASE AGREEMENT -- CISCO VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) TELEPHONES

Authorize the County Manager to award and execute a unit price contract for the purchase of Cisco Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephones from the lowest responsible bidder:

DISYS Solutions, Inc. Chantilly, Virginia Model 7841: $186.15 per unit Model 8961: $306.00 per unit Model 9971: $494.70 per unit

(14-1603) GRANT APPLICATION -- FY14 CLEAN AIR ACT (LUESA – AIR QUALITY)

Approve the submission of the County’s FY14 Clear Air Act (CAA) Section 103, Special Purpose federal grant application in the amount of $185,834; and upon award of grant, recognize, receive and appropriate the CAA Section 103 grant award.

(14-1604) LAND DONATION -- DIXON BRANCH GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 025-291-31 (±4.804 acres) along Dixon Branch for future greenway construction from Northlake Residential Associates, LLC.

Note: Through the development approval process, the property owner, Northlake Residential Associates, LLC, agreed to donate a portion of its property to the County to be included in the greenway system. The property owner is donating a portion of its property along the creek, identified as “SWIM Buffer Area Dedicated and Conveyed to Mecklenburg County”. Most of the area to be dedicated is located within the FEMA floodplain. Dixon Branch Greenway is an identified greenway trail on the 2008 Greenway Master Plan.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014 (14-1605) LAND DONATION -- LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

1. Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 175-121-03 (±0.5566 acres) along Little Sugar Creek for future greenway construction from WMCI Charlotte XV, LLC.

2. Accept the donation of an easement on Tax Parcel 175-121-03 (±0.2025 acres) to provide future access from Little Sugar Creek Greenway to Park Road from WMCI Charlotte XV, LLC.

(14-1607) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- BARK IN THE PARK DONATION – PARK AND RECREATION

Recognize, receive and appropriate a $50,000 sponsorship from Harris Teeter, Inc. for the Park and Recreation Department’s Bark in the Park and dog park improvements.

(14-1609) TAX REFUNDS

1. Approve refunds in the amount of $9,094.80 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

2. Approve refunds in the amount of $9,830.97 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments including revaluation appeals. Accrued interest is estimated to be $201.32.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1613) MINUTES

Approve minutes of Budget/Public Policy meeting held December 10, 2013.

(14-1617) PROCLAMATION -- HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH

Adopt a joint proclamation declaring February 2014 as Human Relations Month in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1625) REGISTER OF DEEDS ENHANCEMENT/PRESERVATION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND

Recognize and appropriate $850,000 in fee revenue in the Register of Deeds Enhancement/Preservation Special Revenue Fund for automation and preservation enhancements.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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Commissioner Dunlap left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

(14-1594) GRANT APPLICATION -- SMART START OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY -- CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submitting two grant applications totaling $910,000 to Mecklenburg Partnership for Children of Mecklenburg County to support programs promoting child health and safety; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Dunlap returned to the dais.

(14-1595) GRANT APPLICATION -- MOBILIZATION FOR HEALTH – NATIONAL PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submitting grant application totaling up to $500,000 to the Department of Health and Human Services to support programs addressing health disparities, health promotion and the prevention of disease; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Dr. Marcus Plescia, Health Director addressed the grant.

(14-1600) GRANT APPLICATION -- NC DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submission of a grant application to N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service (NCDEACS) in the amount of $41,275 for the acquisition of materials in support of the food collection and diversion pilot program at CMS Schools; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate the amount of the grant award and authorize the County Manager to execute the grant award contract with NCDEACS.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. LUESA Director Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi addressed the grant.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 p.m.

______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

MARCH 4, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioners Clarke and Dunlap were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified the following item(s) to be removed from consent and voted upon separately: 14-1623, 14- 1632, and 14-1654.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1634, 14-1640) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND LAND ACQUISITION

It was noted that there was no Consult with Attorney matter to be discussed in Closed Session.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purpose: Land Acquisition.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:16 p.m.

MARCH 4, 2014 Commissioner Clarke was present when the Board came back into Open Session. He entered the meeting during Closed Session.

Commissioner Dunlap entered the meeting.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner James, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION - NONE

(14-1618) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Wendy Pascual, Pastor Rusty Price and Pat Martinez addressed services provided by the Camino Community Center. The Camino Community Center is an organization that serves the needs of low income individuals and families in the Greater Charlotte by providing services to help them meet basic needs during a time of crisis in the following four areas: Bethesda Health Center, Food Pantry-Pan de Vida, Camino Community Store, and Homeless Ministry-Camino de Esparanza. They thanked the Board for its support.

A copy of their handout is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Marc Phillips with Autism Services of Mecklenburg County, Joanne Kelley (son is a consumer of services), and Don Ferris (son is a consumer of services) addressed the need for maintaining residential services for persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

(14-1644) APPOINTMENTS

BICYCLE COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Bicycle Committee:

Tyteen Humes None Peter Noris Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Voting Ceased Kurt Robinson

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Peter Noris to the Bicycle Committee to fill an unexpired term expiring March 31, 2015. 2

MARCH 4, 2014

He replaced Devin Chidester.

CITIZEN'S CAPITAL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee:

William Foster None Jeff Jackson Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Voting Ceased Anu Prakash William Rakatansky

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Jeff Jackson to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term expiring July 31, 2014.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio noted the following as part of the Manager’s Report:

 The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners/Mecklenburg County Legislative Delegation annual breakfast will be held April 28, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to present the County’s Legislative Agenda to the Delegation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the Court System will also present their respective legislative agendas.  Staff will present the County’s proposed legislative agenda for the Board’s consideration at the Board’s April 1, 2014 Regular meeting.

 Dr. Thomas Owens has been selected as the new Chief Medical Examiner/Director of the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office effective May 1, 2014. County Manager Diorio shared Dr. Owens’ credentials. The current director, Michael Sullivan, is retiring.

(14-1656) CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE

The Board received an update on the efforts that were being undertaken by the County to enhance Land Use & Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) - Code Enforcement’s customer service and permitting and inspection process.

Assistant County Manager Leslie Johnson and LUESA Director Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi gave the update. The following was noted:

MARCH 4, 2014 Note: At the February 4, 2014 Board of County Commissioner meeting, the County Manager reported that the County would undertake the following actions to address concerns expressed about the building permitting and inspection process.

1. Independent Review of Process - Hire an expert to conduct an independent review of the County’s current process to identify potential inefficiencies and/or inconsistencies as it relates to plan review and inspections

2. Alternative Scheduling Option - Assess the feasibility and interest of offering an alternative scheduling option to customers that aligns inspection times to project size

3. Customer Service Center - Establish a Customer Service Center for first-time and infrequent customers such as small business owners, new businesses and homeowners who may be unfamiliar with the process and need additional assistance navigating through it

4. Quality Control Process - Create a quality control process for analyzing inspection data to ensure building codes are consistently being applied across all projects

5. Redesign Website - Continue current efforts in redesigning the website and as part of the process solicit input from both residents and industry representatives

6. City/County Task Team - Establish a City/County Task Team to look at processes across City and County, identifying all touch points and identifying opportunities for improved customer experience between the systems

7. Customer Service Survey - LUESA contracts with Customer Service Solutions (CSS) to administer a biennale customer satisfaction survey. CSS is currently in the data collection phase and preliminary results are expected to be presented to the department in May 2014. In the Fall 2014, CSS will conduct a customer service training based on the findings.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Ratliff asked about the opening of the Customer Service Center, which was addressed. Director Gujjarlapudi said the goal was to have it in place early next fiscal year. He said it would be included as part of the department’s budget request for next fiscal year.

Commissioner Ratliff asked was there a way for someone who began a project without a permit, who later discovered one was needed, to continue to work on that project until the permit was obtained or would the work have to cease until the permit was obtained. Director Gujjarlapudi said unpermitted construction was handled and enforced by the City of Charlotte. He said County staff only inspect permitted construction. Director Gujjarlapudi said he would provide Commissioner Ratliff with the contact for the City of Charlotte to address her question.

Commissioner James noted complaints received from residents in the Danbury community in the Town of Pineville. Commissioner James said it was his understanding the Town of Pineville was to annex this area.

County Attorney Bethune said the concerns raised by the residents in Pineville were not building code issues. County Attorney Bethune said the City of Charlotte had some form of regulations regarding “conduct in neighborhoods.” He said the County had never adopted any type of neighborhood development rules because of 4

MARCH 4, 2014 the difference between and urban and rural community. He said the County could adopt similar rules, if it wanted to.

County Attorney Bethune explained that the Town of Pineville was not required to annex this area. He briefly addressed annexation.

Commissioner Bentley asked had any thought been given to having Customer Service Centers throughout the County, perhaps in the central, northern and southern parts of the County, particularly for residential needs. Director Gujjarlapudi acknowledged that prior to the recession, there was a northern and southern office. He said he would bring Commissioner Bentley’s inquiry to the Building Development Commission. Director Gujjarlapudi noted that the majority of requests were received on-line, about 93%. Director Gujjarlapudi said the department was also working on increasing its phone capacity, so that folks could apply by phone.

Commissioner Leake asked was the County still utilizing the services of Customer Service Solutions. Assistant County Manager Johnson said yes. She said the County would be working on identifying a vendor to assist the County in getting community input from selected focus groups.

Commissioner Leake asked was the County working with the City of Charlotte as it related to code enforcement matters and concerns. Assistant County Manager Johnson said yes.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the status of a Building Development Commission task force that was to review some of the concerns expressed by REBIC, the Apartment Association and others. She also asked who were the members of the task force. Director Gujjarlapudi said the Building Development Commission (BDC) at its February meeting identified a group of BDC members that would form a select committee to review the letters received from stakeholders. He said the BDC would invite REBIC and other stakeholders to meet with them. Director Gujjarlapudi said he would provide the names of the members on the task force.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the task force meeting schedule. Director Gujjarlapudi said he would provide that information.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the hiring of a Customer Service person. Director Gujjarlapudi said someone was hired as the Code Enforcement Outreach Administrator and would start, March 5, 2014.

Commissioner Cotham asked if staff had any idea how long it would take to get code enforcement to a different customer service level. County Manager Diorio said some completion dates had already been identified. She stated also that once staff got further into this with project plans in place, hire consultants, and get with the City of Charlotte, staff would then have a better idea.

County Manager Diorio said the goal was to get this done “sooner rather than later.” She said it was priority.

Commissioner Clarke said he was all for helping the economy, creating jobs, and good customer service; however, he did not want LUESA to forget that it had a job to do, which was to make sure structures built in Mecklenburg County were in compliance with the building codes. Further, that LUESA’s primary duty was to protect the “health, safety and welfare” of the citizens of Mecklenburg County.

Commissioner Clarke asked Assistant County Manager Johnson to send the Board a copy of her remarks.

Commissioner Clarke suggested staff talk with administrators in the courts regarding what they have done to handle situations where you have persons who try to handle legal matters themselves, and aren’t familiar with the 5

MARCH 4, 2014 legal process. He said there were probably persons seeking permits that can’t afford to hire a professional and thus end up doing things themselves.

Commissioner Clarke said since the majority of LUESA’s budget was funded through fees, that if the County really wanted to have good customer service, the Board may have to consider putting property tax or sales tax dollars into doing that.

Chairman Fuller thanked the County Manager and staff for the process it had put in place to deal with concerns expressed about the building permitting and inspection process. He said it was responsive to concerns that had been raised by the business community and others.

Chairman Fuller encouraged person with concerns to come forth and share those concerns. He said it had been expressed to commissioners that some persons were “afraid” to come forth because of the fear of retaliation.

Chairman Fuller said the process used to collect input from citizens should be open and safe, so that persons don’t feel they would be retaliated against.

Chairman Fuller said he concurred with Commissioner Clarke that the County had an important regulatory duty and it should never lose sight of that. He said there were persons, however, who felt that regulatory authority was being misused.

Chairman Fuller said he wanted staff to work “even harder” on collaborating with the City of Charlotte with respect to this issue. He said there should be a clear process of what each entity was responsible for.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

(14-1658) FY15 BUDGET CALENDAR UPDATE

 Education Funding Request (CMS&CPCC) May 19th at 3:00pm (Special Meeting)  Recommended Budget Presentation May 29th at between 8:30 a.m.- 10:00am (TBD)(Special Meeting)  Budget Public Hearing June 11th at 6:00pm (Special Meeting)  Straw Vote Session June 12th at 3:00pm (Special Meeting)  Budget Adoption June 17 (Regular Meeting)

Interim Budget/Management Director Michael Bryant presented the updated calendar.

It was noted also that the Board would have an opportunity to discuss and ask questions of the County Manager regarding the County Manager’s Recommended Budget at the June 10, 2014, Board’s Budget/Public Policy meeting.

MARCH 4, 2014 Interim Budget/Management Director Bryant asked that Commissioners submit to him by March 7, 2014, any topics of interest they’d liked discussed at a Budget/Public Policy Workshop.

A copy of the full calendar is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1641) MECKLENBURG COUNTY MINORITY/WOMEN/SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MWSBE) PROGRAM

The Board received a report on the County's Minority/Women/Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE) program.

John Allen, Director of Economic Development introduced the County’s MWSBE Program Coordinator Teresa McDow, who gave the report.

Note: The Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE) Program is part of the County’s Economic Development Office (EDO). The mission of the MWSBE program is to increase small and minority business participation in Mecklenburg County’s purchasing through outreach, training, partnerships and contract monitoring of County construction projects.

The following topics were covered:

 MWSBE Vendor Certification  Charlotte Business Resource Partners  Commissioner Leake’s Small Business Consortium  Community Outreach  Small Business Month

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Commissioner Leake thanked MWSBE Program Coordinator McDow for her work in this area.

Commissioner Leake also addressed the Small Business Consortium and the success of the program.

(14-1672) MECKLINK TRANSITION UPDATE

The Board received a MeckLINK Transition update. Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster gave the update. The following was noted:

 As of March 4, 2014, 99 current MeckLINK employees have accepted positions with Cardinal Innovations  192 positions were posted, giving MeckLINK employees interviewing and hiring preference  160 MeckLINK employees applied for positions with Cardinal Innovations  Offers were made to 111 employees

Comments

MARCH 4, 2014 Commissioner Leake asked were there any plans to continue some level of support for Mecklenburg County residents in need of the services provided by MeckLINK. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she would cover that later in her report.

Commissioner Ratliff asked about employees that received an employment offer from Cardinal Innovations but had not yet accepted. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said the reasons varied. She said some asked for additional time to consider other options. She said twelve employees declined employment with Cardinal Innovations.

Commissioner Cotham asked were the salaries comparable. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she heard from some employees that the salaries were less than what they were making with MeckLINK.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she was not aware of any specific amounts because Cardinal Innovations had not shared their salary information.

Commissioner Leake asked about the number of MeckLINK employees that received job offers from Cardinal Innovations and those did not. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said out of 160 MeckLINK employees, offers were made to 111, 12 received offers but declined, and that 37 were not offered employment.

Commissioner Leake inquired as to could those that did not receive an offer of employment from Cardinal Innovations fill some of the positions being requested in connection with this agenda item, if they meet the qualifications. Commissioner Leake said there were some employees that had a significant number of years invested with the County. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said all MeckLINK employees were a part of the County’s Reduction in Force. She explained what that meant for an employee.

Commissioner Dunlap said some employees had not yet accepted or declined Cardinal Innovations’ offer because they were hoping for employment with the County. He said benefits and salary were issues for some employees. He noted too, many had invested a significant amount of time in the state retirement system and preferred not to start all over.

Commissioner Dunlap commented on how the County via Human Resources worked and continued to provide assistance to MeckLINK employees.

Chairman Fuller said he heard some MeckLINK employees were experiencing trouble getting interviews for other positions within the County, particularly, those that had been longtime employees. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said County Human Resources was continuing to work with MeckLINK employees. She said MeckLINK employees would at a minimum receive a phone call interview for County positions that they qualified for.

Chairman Fuller said it was his understanding the number of employees that fell into the category of having been with the County for a long period of time was not that large of a group. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said that was correct.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster addressed the management of state and County funding. The following was noted:

MARCH 4, 2014  There was a desire on the part of the County to manage state and county funds together, because of the importance of how those funds were leveraged.  The state was informed of the County’s desire, however, the State informed County staff last week that they did not believe they had the legal authority to contract directly with the County for the management of state funds.  The State said they would be supportive of a subcontract relationship between the County and Cardinal Innovations.  Staff recently met with Cardinal Innovations and Cardinal indicated that their interest was in the County managing the state funds only for the last three months of the fiscal year.  Staff declined Cardinal’s request because it would not be a “prudent” decision for the County to hire staff and continue funding for just three months.

Comments

Commissioner James asked for clarity on the state’s response regarding the County subcontracting with Cardinal Innovations, which was addressed.

Commissioner James asked about the County’s continued receipt of state funds as it related to MeckLINK. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said the County would no longer receive those state dollars after March 31, 2014.

Note: The amount of state funding was around $18 million.

Commissioner James said he would like to know what programs would end April 1, 2014 that were created as a result of the leverage of state and county funding, as well as, programs that would end at the beginning of the new fiscal year.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she did not want to give the impression that there was $9 million of behavioral health services that was going away. She said she did not believe that to be true.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said state funds and Medicaid funds were going to Cardinal Innovations. Cardinal Innovations contract with the state begins April 1, 2014. She said Cardinal Innovations’ obligation and responsibility was still to the consumers in Mecklenburg County with those state funds.

Commissioner James said he was not clear on whether Cardinal Innovations would provide the services the County was providing.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster addressed County funding. The following was noted:

 The amount of County funding involved was a little over $17 million.  County funded initiatives/services were reviewed. The service categories were: o Health & Behavioral Health Services, comprehensive assessments for all children in Youth & Family Services’ custody, individual and family therapy, telephone triage o After School Prevention o System of Care o Outpatient, Medical Management, Peer Support, Community Outreach o Recovery Model Education and Training and Peer Support Services o Outpatient and Residential Services

MARCH 4, 2014 o Behavioral Health Services: comprehensive assessments, intensive in-home, outpatient and medication management  The County intends to continue the contracts for the above service categories.

A copy of the County Funded Initiatives/Services and Residential Services handout is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Cotham asked if the totals shown in the report represented individual recipients or were some recipients being counted more than once, if they received multiple services. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she would find out.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about Integrated Payment & Reporting System (IPRS) funding. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said IPRS were state funds. She said the state would continue to provide those funds to Cardinal Innovations and that Cardinal had some discretion on what services were provided.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about Hines Feet Farm. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said it was a state funded service.

Commissioner Leake asked about Outpatient, Medical Management, Peer Support, Community Outreach and if the population served included children. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said the service was for adults only.

Commissioner Leake asked about services for homeless children. Assistant County Manager Lancaster noted the After School Prevention program at the Bethlehem Center and System of Care service.

Commissioner Leake asked about Youth Treatment Court. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she would provide data on the Youth Treatment Court.

Commissioner Leake questioned whether additional funding was needed in this area. She said it was her understanding the program had been quite successful.

Commissioner Dunlap asked was it correct that the County funded Initiatives/Services was not mandated but things the County decided it wanted to support. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said that was correct.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about young adults that were in mental health facility-like homes that move into adulthood and would never be able to be on their own. He asked whether those services were covered by state funds, County funds or both. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said it was covered by state and county funding.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster addressed County Funded Residential Services. The following was noted:

 Population Served: Adults (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), Adults (Mental Health), and Adults (Substance Abuse)  Staff was very concerned about the Adults (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) population.  Staff did not want to see the 144 clients served lose their place of residence.  Staff approached Cardinal Innovations in hope of finding some way by which the County and Cardinal could work together to avoid a gap in services for this population, since Cardinal would receive state funds for these services.

MARCH 4, 2014  The management of the funds for these populations going forward was more complicated because it depended upon eligibility and other criteria.  The numbers associated with the population served in these categories may go down when the budget is developed, particularly for Adults (Mental Health) and Adults (Substance Abuse).  The County probably should get out of this area Adults (Mental Health) and Adults (Substance Abuse), since the County would not be involved in the management of state funds for these areas going forward.

Comments

Commissioner Dunlap asked was the eligibility criteria being used state criteria or County criteria. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said there was a process involved, including whether or not persons were Medicaid eligible, etc.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said County funding for these services were not for leveraging purposes as it related to rate and payment structures. The County’s funding was only to provide services for more people, not more services. If the funding was reduced, less people would receive the service.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about services for Adults (Mental Health) and Adults (Substance Abuse) and how it differed from the County’s Detox Program. Assistant County Manager Lancaster explained that these funds were used for short-term treatment.

Commissioner James asked about the Adults (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) service, which was addressed.

Commissioner James said he had concerns with respect to the County entering into a contract with Cardinal Innovations. He said the things that the County could do on its own, it should with respect to mental health services.

Commissioner Clarke said he viewed Cardinal Innovations as a local subdivision of the state.

Commissioner Clarke said he saw no reason why, when it came to preserving services for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities population, the County couldn’t reach a binding contractual agreement with Cardinal Innovations. He said the agreement would give the County to some degree, control over how those funds were spent; as well as, some degree of oversight, not through having representation on a governing board but through contractual rights the County would have with Cardinal Innovations.

Commissioner Dunlap asked was Cardinal Innovations the only service provider for Adults (Mental Health) and Adults (Substance Abuse). Assistant County Manager Lancaster explained that Cardinal Innovations would not be the service provider.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said the reason to consider entering into an agreement with Cardinal Innovations for Adults (Mental Health) and Adults (Substance Abuse) services was because Cardinal would receive state funds for these services. She said state funds combined with County funds was what made these services work.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said there were several providers in the community of services for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities population.

The following persons spoke in support of the continuation of services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities:

MARCH 4, 2014 Andrea Raby (consumer), Elizabeth McMurrary (on behalf of her son, a consumer), and Lori Gougeon with InReach (a service provider).

Chairman Fuller asked would funding be lost for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a result of MeckLINK going away. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she asked Cardinal Innovations today, if they planned for their benefit services to look like MeckLINK’s, but a response had not been received yet.

Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she conveyed many of the stories and concerns expressed by the speakers and others to Cardinal Innovations.

Chairman Fuller asked was it correct to say that the continuation of certain services was not entirely the County’s decision. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said that was correct.

Chairman Fuller acknowledged the presence of representatives from Cardinal Innovations. Chairman Fuller expressed concern for the community’s lack of knowledge with respect to what services Cardinal Innovations would provide. He said the community deserved an answer, “sooner, rather than later.”

Commissioner Dunlap asked would the $18 million in County funding that went for the provision of services be reduced. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said the County budgeted a little over $17 million and that a portion of that was leftover funds from what the County had provided to Carolinas HealthCare System. She said what was shown in the report was what the County had spent this fiscal year. She said the only portion that might go down would be County funded residential services, Adults (Mental Health) and Adults (Substance Abuse) because of how the funds were utilized with state funding.

Commissioner Dunlap asked would funds spent in the 2013 calendar year be what would be placed in the budget next year.

County Manager Diorio explained that there was a difference between what was placed in the budget and what was spent. She reminded the Board that half of the money was placed in restricted contingency and was still there. She said it would not be spent because what was reflected in the report was the amount actually spent on the services listed. She said more funds were placed in the budget then what was needed.

County Manager Diorio said the recommended budget would include the amount of funds spent on these services historically.

Commissioner Clarke reiterated the following, 1) the provision of these services was not entirely the County’s decision to make, 2) the community needed and deserved answers to their questions regarding the provision of services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Commissioner Clarke asked Cardinal Innovations to “have some humanity” and work in good faith with County staff.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve four new positions that will be a part of the Human Services Agency as a division focused on behavioral health: (1) Senior AMH Manager, (1) Clinical Psychologist, (1) Provider Services Specialist, and (1) Administrative Assistant III.

Note: The total cost for these positions is approximately $336,000.

MARCH 4, 2014 Assistant County Manager Lancaster noted that Hines Feet was a state funded program. She said at this point, staff was waiting to hear from Cardinal Innovations as to whether this program would be a part of their benefits plan.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1651) BOCC COMMITTEES

The Board received an update on the appointment of Board committees from Chairman Fuller. Chairman Fuller said the first meeting of the committees should be a meeting to get organized and establish a meeting schedule.

Chairman Fuller said he would like for the committees to meet in March.

2014 BOCC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Meeting Schedule: The first meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00pm. Thereafter, the committee shall determine its own meeting schedule, in collaboration with staff. This committee is responsible for making recommendations to improve the health and well being of Mecklenburg County residents with emphasis on children, seniors and families.

Chair: George Dunlap Members: Vilma Leake Karen Bentley Pat Cotham Public Members:

Staff Support: Michelle Lancaster

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Meeting Schedule: The 1st Tuesday of each month from 3:30pm to 5:00pm This committee is responsible for making recommendations that contribute to business and job growth in Mecklenburg County.

Chair: Matthew Ridenhour Members: Trevor Fuller Karen Bentley George Dunlap Public Members:

Staff Support: Leslie Johnson

INTERGOVERNMENTAL COMMITTEE

Meeting Schedule: The first meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm. Thereafter, the committee shall determine its own schedule, in collaboration with staff. 13

MARCH 4, 2014 This committee is responsible for helping to coordinate the intergovernmental relations between and among Mecklenburg County and all of the governing bodies operating within the County at the federal, state, and local levels.

Chair: Dumont Clarke Members: Vilma Leake Kim Ratliff Karen Bentley

Staff Support: Dena Diorio and Chris Peek

PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

Meeting Schedule: The first meeting shortly after the County Manager presents her and her team’s work plans. Thereafter, the committee shall determine its own schedule, in collaboration with staff. This committee will review the performance of the County Manager.

Chair: Vilma Leake Members: Dumont Clarke Bill James Matthew Ridenhour

Staff Support: Chris Peek

AUDIT REVIEW COMMITTEE

Meeting Schedule: The first meeting shall occur at a date and time mutually convenient for Finance Director Wanda Reeves and the members of the committee. Thereafter, the committee shall determine its own schedule, in collaboration with staff.

This committee has its own charge, as set forth in County policy.

Chair: Kim Ratliff Members: Bill James Pat Cotham Matthew Ridenhour Public Member: Richard Harris Staff Support: Wanda Reeves

(14-1640) CLOSED SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of the following properties:

MARCH 4, 2014  Tax Parcel 089-022-06 (± 0.76 acres) from Men In Motion Home Renovations in the Hidden Valley Neighborhood in north Charlotte for $59,650 and appropriate $11,000 for demolition of a single-family residence on the property after closing from Fiscal Year 2014 Land Acquisition funding  Tax Parcel 167-172-03 (±23.31 acres) from Ray B. Shrum off West Arrowood Road in southwest Charlotte for $120,373.

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1606) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- MECKLINK BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE (REVENUE INCREASE) – ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

(14-1629) PROCLAMATION -- GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN UP FOR KEEP MECKLENBURG BEAUTIFUL

Adopt a Proclamation designating March 1 through May 31, 2014 in Mecklenburg County as the “Great American Clean Up".

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1633) MINUTES

Approve minutes of Regular meetings held February 4 and February 18, 2014.

(14-1635) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Rebecca Ramirez, owner of property at 5337 Dolphin Lane (Tax Parcel 099-116-19) for $80,000.

Note: This purpose is part of Hazard Mitigation Program. The goal of the Program is to minimize the risk of potential loss of life and property damage from flooding while enhancing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain (creating open space, expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.).

The requested action represents a continuation of buyouts using FY14 Flood Mitigation Capital Funds. The subject property was identified in the Flood Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction Plan, adopted by the Board on May 1, 2012. The requested action will consist of acquiring and demolishing the existing home.

(14-1636) CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION (CEI) SERVICES SELECTION FOR NCDOT FUNDED GREENWAY PROJECTS

Adopt Resolution entitled: 15

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RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR NCDOT FUNDED GREENWAY CONSTRUCTION

WHEREAS, Article 3D of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes requires that all political subdivisions of the State, except under certain circumstances, announce all requirements for architectural, engineering, and surveying services, and follow a process to select firms qualified to provide such services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services without regard to fee other than unit price information; and WHEREAS, The County needs to create a pool of qualified engineering firms to work on NCDOT Funded or Partially Funded Greenway Projects (Wesley Heights Greenway, Barton Creek Greenway, Toby Creek Greenway- Phase II and Little Sugar Creek Greenway-Phase E - “Projects” and if only one, a “Project”), with the selection of the firms for the specific Project based on the rank of the firm; and

WHEREAS, A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was distributed January 31, 2014 to local firms and others who might be qualified for these Projects following NC General Statute 143-64.31, which prescribes the qualifications-based selection process; and WHEREAS, Based on the information submitted by the firms, the County’s Selection Committee recommended the selection of the following firms and the ranking of those firms to be included in the pool of qualified firms for these Projects: 1. RK&K 2. AWCK 3. Summit; and

WHEREAS, The firms will be called for service based on their rank, starting with the top ranked firm and continuing in descending order and once all firms have been called for service, then the assignments will resume with the top ranked firm and proceed in descending order; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the recommended firms listed above are selected as the engineering firms qualified to provide services for NCDOT Funded or Partially Funded Greenway Projects, and the County Manager is authorized to negotiate fees for these services at a fair and reasonable fee with the firm for each Project, and enter into contracts with firms on this list for these Projects. In the event negotiations with any of the recommended firms are unsuccessful, the County is authorized to negotiate fees for these services at a fair and reasonable fee and enter into contracts with the next ranked firm or firms on this list.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1637) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

1. Receive report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews. 16

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A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

2. Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners March 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1638) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY SOLID WASTE

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate a fee and execute a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for engineering services for Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and in the event negotiations with this firm are unsuccessful approve negotiations with Smith-Gardner, Inc.

Note: These engineering services are necessary for the design, permitting and construction monitoring of a new Type I composting and recycling facility. This facility is the replacement facility for Compost Central and the West Mecklenburg Recycling Center and is to be located on the Rozzelles Ferry Road parcel approved by the BOCC at its October 15, 2013 meeting and since purchased by the County.

(14-1642) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $91,733.84 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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(14-1623) CAPITAL RESERVE REQUEST -- IMPROVED SOCCER FIELDS -- PARK AND RECREATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize and appropriate the expenditure of $35,000 from the improved soccer field capital reserve fund to rehabilitate seven soccer fields at Colonel Francis Beatty Park (5) and McKee Road Park (2).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Clarke left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

(14-1632) CAPITAL RESERVE REQUEST -- TENNIS COURTS -- PARK AND RECREATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize and appropriate the 17

MARCH 4, 2014 expenditure of $120,000 from the tennis court capital reserve fund to replace the playing surfaces at four tennis courts at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from consent for more public awareness. Jim Garges Director of Park and Recreation addressed this item.

(14-1654) FINANCE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS

Note: Claims Division Manager to provide direction and guidance in processing and resolving claims. Three additional Fiscal Support III positions.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from consent for more public awareness. Wanda Reeves Director of County Finance addressed this item.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

MARCH 18, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

Commissioners Clarke, Ratliff, and Ridenhour were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1606, 14-1643, 14-1648, 14-1650, 14-1652, 14-1660, 14-1666, 14-1669 and 14- 1687 to be removed from consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

Note: There was no Consult with Attorney matter to be discussed in Closed Session.

(14-1680, 14-1681, 14-1691) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY, LAND ACQUISITION AND PERSONNEL MATTER

Prior to going into Closed Session, County Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matter to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcel #s: 145-172-08, 145-172-06, 145-173-09, 145-186-05, 145-173-12, and 45-186-03.

MARCH 18, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 6-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, and Leake voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Land Acquisition and Personnel Matter.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:13 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:10 p.m.

Commissioners Clarke, Ratliff and Ridenhour were present when the Board came back into Open Session. They entered during Closed Session.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Note: After calling the meeting to order, Chairman Fuller announced the passing of former County Commissioner Dan Ramirez. Commissioner Ramirez was the first, and to date only, Latino representative to serve on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

14-1714 RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF DAN RAMIREZ

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt a resolution entitled Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Resolution on Memoriam of Dan Ramirez.

The resolution was read by Commissioner Bentley.

Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Resolution on Memoriam of Dan Ramirez

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez was elected as an at-large representative to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners on November 5, 2002 by the citizens of Mecklenburg County and sworn into office on December 2, 2002; and

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez, upon entering office made history by being the first and only, to date, Latino representative to serve on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and to serve as Vice-Chairman; and

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez, a Republican, At-Large representative, served with compassion for all residents of Mecklenburg County regardless of party affiliation; and

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez advocated for the poor, middle-class, upper-class, and business community alike, 2

MARCH 18, 2014 because he was an advocate for what was right, fair, and equitable and in the best interest of the citizens of Mecklenburg County; and

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez, at the completion of his first term decided to leave public office, but two years later, upon the encouragement of the Republican party and citizens at-large, he successfully ran again and was re-elected in November of 2006 and sworn into office on December 4, 2006; and

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez a proven leader, received the Order of the Hornet, December 21, 2004, the highest tribute bestowed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to those who have given so generously of their time and talents to improve the quality of life for citizens of Mecklenburg County; and in 2013, he received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina's highest honors, by Gov. Pat McCrory; and

WHEREAS, Dan Ramirez received the highest of all awards on Sunday, March 16, 2014 from the giver of life and the head of his life, and bid farewell, for now, to his loving wife and soul mate Cecy, daughters Christina, Marce, and Claudia;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and County staff will always remember former Commissioner Dan Ramirez for his service to the community, his leadership, compassion, kindness, and humility; and extends its sincere and deepest sympathy to the Ramirez family.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1665) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Rev. Willie B. Simpson addressed park bonds and the status of parks, in particular, Progress Park and MLK Park. He asked that consideration be given to placing a basketball court in Progress Park, even if it was a court designed for small children. He also inquired about the up keep of MLK Park, which he said at one time appeared to have been neglected.

Valerie Simpson shared a poem in tribute to domestic violence survivors entitled “The Silent Screams. “

A copy of her poem is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Dr. Melissa Quick, director of Matrix Mental Health Alliance, dba Crisis addressed their work. She said they were better known as the Mecklenburg County Mobile Crisis Team. Dr. Quick said in light of some of the changes involving MeckLINK and in funding, their organization would no longer be supported by the County. Dr. Quick said they were more than just a mental health, developmental disability, substance abuse program. She said they assist anyone in the county in “crisis.” The following persons accompanied Dr. Quick at the podium and spoke in support of the mobile crisis team: Sgt. Wright with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), Judy Ryner on behalf of the National Alliance on Mental Illness & the Crisis Intervention Training for CMPD & the Sheriff’s Department, and mother of a child with mental illness.

Medalyn Frank on behalf of Teen Health Connection & the Teen Advisory Board, extended an invitation to the Board to attend a performance at the McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square entitled “The Big Picture” on March 31, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. “The Big Picture” is “a dynamic community outreach initiative written and performed by and for adolescents that addresses the current trends and health-related issues facing teenagers today, with a focus on positive behavioral and health choices.” 3

MARCH 18, 2014

Commissioner Dunlap left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1679) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

AIR QUALITY COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Keith Long to the Air Quality Commission as a General Public representative to fill his unexpired term expiring August 31, 2016.

Note: Mr. Long was removed because he failed to meet the 2013 attendance requirement. He asked the Board to consider reappointing him and his request was granted. Mr. Long attended 70% of the required 75%.

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint James Calder and Terrie Orsi to the Board of Equalization and Review for three-year terms expiring April 16, 2017.

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Board of Equalization and Review: JoAnne Allen, Michelle Buckley, Brett Furniss, Linda George, Ken Hammond, Sandra Handy, William Hawkins, David Hollifield, Eugene Poore, Alfreda Reynolds, John Stroup, Nobie Thrasher, Alfred Tucker, Brian Tyson and Emily Zuyus.

Note: This is one of several boards that require an interview process conducted by an ad hoc committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman. Appointments will occur upon receipt of a recommendation from the ad hoc committee.

Commissioner Dunlap returned to the dais.

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Ezequiel Acosta to the Building Development Commission Charlotte Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors Assoc. representative to fill his unexpired term expiring January 30, 2016 and Elliot Mann as the Home Builders Assoc. of Charlotte representative to fill his unexpired term expiring July 31, 2014.

Note: Mr. Acosta and Mr. Mann were removed because they failed to meet the 2013 attendance requirement. They asked the Board to consider reappointing them and their request was granted. Mr. Acosta attended 67% of the required 75%. His absences were because of illness. Mr. Mann attended 67% of the required 75%. His absence was because of work related travel. Both gentleman were recommended for reappointment by their respective Trade Associations. 4

MARCH 18, 2014

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee: Renee Barfield, Phyllis Barnette, Scott Bishop, Stephanie Cook, Sarah Demarest, Michael DePalma, Sophia Gaither, Trymaine Gaither, Alba Sanchez, Dana Sidberry and Jennifer Styczen.

Note: Appointments will occur on April 1, 2014.

CITIZEN'S CAPITAL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Cynthia Bush and Sue Peck to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee to fill their unexpired terms expiring July 31, 2014.

Note: Ms. Bush and Ms. Peck were removed because they failed to meet the 2013 attendance requirement. They asked the Board to consider reappointing them and their request was granted. Ms. Bush attended 74% of the required 75%. Her absence was because of illness. Ms. Peck attended 73% of the required 75%. Her absence was because of illness.

CMUD ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Ron Charbonneau to the CMUD Advisory Committee as the Neighborhood Leader representative to fill his unexpired term expiring June 30, 2016.

Note: Mr. Charbonneau was removed because he failed to meet the 2013 attendance requirement. He asked the Board to consider reappointing him and his request was granted. Mr. Charbonneau attended 67% of the required 75%. His absence was because of illness

INFORMATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Information Services & Technology Committee: Shelton Ivey, Donal Kirwan, Anu Prakah, Gary Rautenstrauch, Mary Lou Stant, Tony Stone and Kenneth Tripp.

Note: Appointments will occur on April 1, 2014.

WOMEN'S ADVISORY BOARD

The following persons were nominated for appointment consideration to the Women’s Advisory Board: 5

MARCH 18, 2014

Mary Foxx Johnson by Commissioner Ratliff Charlene Henderson by Commissioner Dunlap Jennifer Styczen by Commissioner Clarke Elizabeth Wemlinger by Commissioner Clarke-

Note: Appointments will occur on April 1, 2014.

(14-1683) PLANNING COMMISSION

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Planning Commission:

Laurissa Hunt None Joel Randolph None Nancy Wiggins Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake and Ridenhour Voting Ceased Marshall Williamson

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Nancy Wiggins to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2014.

She replaced Steven Firestone.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

(14-1664) HIV/AIDS DISEASE UPDATE -- MECKLENBURG HIV/AIDS COALITION

The Board received an update from the Mecklenburg HIV/AIDS Coalition. The presentation was made by Health Director Dr. Marcus Plescia and Dr. Marc Johnson, Medical Director of the Infectious Disease Clinic at Carolinas Healthcare System, & Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of N.C. at Chapel Hill. The following was covered:

 Rates of Diagnoses of HIV Infection among Adults and Adolescents, 2011-United States and 6 Dependent Areas  1999-2012 HIV Disease Case Rates: Mecklenburg and North Carolina  2012 HIV Disease Case Reports – How does Mecklenburg compare with other NC Counties?  2012 Mecklenburg HIV Disease Case Reports by Age and Gender  Mecklenburg County Total Population by Race/Ethnicity  2012 Mecklenburg County HIV Disease Population by Race/Ethnicity  Do You Know What HIV Looks Like In Charlotte?  2000-2011 HIV Disease Death Rates: Mecklenburg, NC, and & US  Ryan White Program  Charlotte TGA: Persons Living with HIV/AIDS as of December 31, 2012 6

MARCH 18, 2014  HIV “Treatment Cascade”  Ryan White Consumers Served (FY 2012)  Affordable Care Act-Main Points  For the TGA (Part A), how many clients are we talking about?  Gaps Identified o Psycho-social Support o Transportation o Housing Options o Mental Health o Stigma Reduction/Community Education  Next Steps: Program Expansion o Continue to increase HIV testing and participation in medical care to reduce transmission of HIV o Develop evidence-based communications interventions to reduce high risk behavior o Combat the societal stigma and discrimination that keep young people, particularly young gay and bisexual males, form prevention and treatment services

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Leake thanked the presenters and members of the Coalition for their work. She addressed the need for more education and testing.

Commissioner Bentley asked for clarity regarding the HIV “Treatment Cascade” information shared and asked how was total disease prevalence determined absent diagnosis, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the impact of new and improved medications on one’s ability to educate around the need for behavioral change, when “people now know that they can live with HIV/AIDS.” She asked whether the knowledge of this created a barrier for those that were trying to change behavior, which was addressed.

Commissioner Cotham said she would like more information regarding how Mecklenburg County was doing in this area of concern. She said it would be good to have some benchmarks on some of the statistics. Dr. Johnson said because of the way the data was collected, there would always be a lag.

Commissioner Cotham addressed the need for more education on this topic. Commissioner Cotham said the education component should start at an earlier age.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about medical coverage and asked what would have happened had NC expanded Medicaid, which was addressed.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about the comparison of Mecklenburg County and Wake County, which was addressed.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about the myth that “if you’re well off” financially, you receive different medication. Dr. Johnson said that was not true. Dr. Johnson said it was true that persons with more resources have greater access to better healthcare systems but medications were the same.

MARCH 18, 2014 Commissioner Ratliff said it was believed that some people were being more promiscuous because of the availability of medications. She said many felt that as long as they took their medications, they would be fine. Dr. Johnson addressed this belief.

Dr. Johnson said the following things were needed in order to make a difference with this epidemic: education, prevention, testing, and treatment.

Commissioner Ridenhour said he would like to know what’s being done in Mecklenburg County with respect to education and prevention efforts.

Commissioner Dunlap asked was there any partnering between the Health Department and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to address this issue. Commissioner Dunlap suggested that school nurses could assist in educating students on this issue. Dr. Plescia said if they were able to build up the capacity for the school nurse program, school nurses would certainly be utilized for that purpose. He said they could be more proactive in this area, but currently the capacity was not there for this to be done.

Dr. Johnson said he asked the Board, two years ago to consider establishing a strategic task force, where intergovernmental agencies that had any funding or any kind of perspective with HIV care, to be supported by the Board of County Commissioners. He said other states had formed such task forces. He said it would be helpful for the Board to consider this.

Chairman Fuller thanked the presenters for their report.

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio shared the following as part of the County Manager’s Report:

 Elloree Massey was recognized for her heroic efforts on January 9, 2014 when she rescued a man who was on the railroad track with a train approaching. Ms. Massey is employed by the County as a Mecklenburg County Transportation System Driver. Ms. Massey got out of her vehicle when she noticed the man and the approaching train and went to his aide immediately.

 County Manager Diorio met with City Manager Ron Carlee and his staff to receive a briefing on the proposal to bring the coal ash from the Riverbend Plant to the Airport to be used as fill. Per the City Manager, the County would be a participant in that process as it related to community engagement, as well as, whatever technical expertise the County could provide in the area of public health and environmental health. Also, the County will be a partner and be at the table as the City does its due diligence with respect to this matter. Charlotte City Council is scheduled to receive a briefing on Monday, March 24, 2014 from Duke Energy and others on the proposal. Board members were welcomed to attend.

 Duke Energy was asked to come before the Board and provide a briefing on the proposal as well.

Chairman Fuller asked was the discussion to take place regarding whether to bring the coal ash to the Airport or was it that it’s going to be done and it’s a matter of seeing what the impact was. County Manager Diorio said a presentation would be made to Charlotte City Council on Monday, March 24 asking Council to provide staff permission to do the due diligence that’s required in order to determine if they do want to move forward with it.

MARCH 18, 2014 (14-1663) DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

The Board received as information monthly departmental reports for February 2014.

County Manager Diorio said Departmental Reports would be provided to the Board at the 2nd Regular meeting of the month. She said she welcomed the Board’s feedback on the reports.

Note: The County Manager has requested department directors provide monthly reports to the Board of County Commissioners. The brief reports highlight key activities and initiatives within the departments, and reports show relevant performance indicators of departmental activity.

A copy of the reports is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Leake recognized Child Support Enforcement and a program that involved soliciting the donation of ties for young men. Commissioner Leake provided shirts she had collected, including some she received from Commissioner Clarke, to Child Support Enforcement Director Joan Kennedy in support her program. Commissioner Leake thanked Commissioner Clarke for providing her with shirts.

Director Kennedy thanked Commissioner Leake for supporting Child Support Enforcement’s Responsible Fatherhood Program. She also expressed thanks to the full Board for its continued support.

Commissioner Bentley asked that the departmental reports be made available on-line for access by the public.

(14-1684) AGENDA FORMAT POLICY -- AMEND

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to amend Agenda Format Policy to add a section to the Agenda entitled: Departmental Directors' Monthly Reports.

Policy recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1690) NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE REPORT

The Board received information regarding North Carolina Forest Service activities in Mecklenburg County.

Note: The N.C. Forest Service was adopted into Mecklenburg County in 1989 as a combined effort from the county Volunteer Fire Departments and the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal's office. As part of the cooperative agreement, the county funds forty percent of the total operating budget.

Mecklenburg County Forester Eddie Reese gave the report. The following was covered in the report:

 History  N.C. Forest Service Objectives 9

MARCH 18, 2014  County Accomplishments in Forest Protection  County Accomplishments in Forest Management  Acres of Trees Planted from 2007 through 2013  ARRA Project for Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the board.

Comments

Commissioner Leake thanked Forester Reese for his tree planting work in the Double Oaks community.

Chairman Fuller asked about the size of Mr. Reese’s Division. Forester Reese said it was a two person Division, he and Forester James Bentley.

Commissioner Cotham asked what part of the County were the forests addressed in the report located. Forester Reese said trees were planted all over the county. He specifically mentioned large areas in Mint Hill, Pineville, and Huntersville.

Chairman Fuller asked about stream forestation, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller thanked Forester Reese for his report.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS - NONE

Commissioner James left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting. Commissioner Dunlap left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1649) AUCTION FOR DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT

1) Approve the attached list (Exhibit A) as surplus; 2) Adopt Resolution authorizing sale of personal property by public auction on April 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at 5550 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC; and 3) Authorize County Manager to execute the Delegation of Authority

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1661) MINUTES

Approve minutes of Regular meeting held March 4, 2014 and Closed Session held March 4, 2014.

MARCH 18, 2014

(14-1667) CAPITAL RESERVE REQUEST -- CONSOLIDATED GOLF COURSES

Authorize and appropriate the expenditure of $400,000 from the consolidated golf capital reserve fund for the following golf course repairs, replacements and improvements: a. Dr. Charles L. Sifford - Construct a unisex restroom and install directional information and hole signs; b. Charles T. Myers - Repair cart paths; c. Sunset Hills - Repair the irrigation pumps and dredge the irrigation pond; and d. Renaissance Park - Replace the irrigation pump station and transfer pump, level tee boxes, repair and repave cart paths.

(14-1668) TAX REFUNDS

1. Approve refunds in the amount of $7,096.23 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

2. Approve tax refunds in the amount of $31,468.69 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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(14-1606) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- MECKLINK BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE (REVENUE INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate additional one-time State Funds in the amount of $105,125 for Department of Justice Mental Health Services; and

B) Recognize, receive and appropriate additional one-time State Funds in the amount of $68,441 for Department of Justice Supported Employment and Long Term Vocational Support.

C) Recognize, receive and appropriate additional State Funds from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $2,500 for the Presbyterian Hospital 3-Way Contract. This contract provides funding for additional in-patient beds specifically for indigent patients.

D) Recognize, receive and appropriate additional State Funds from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $547,550 for the Presbyterian 3-Way Contract. This contract provides funding for additional in-patient beds specifically for indigent patients.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. 11

MARCH 18, 2014

Commissioner Dunlap returned to the dais.

(14-1643) HVAC CONTROLS SOLE SOURCE -- FORMER INTAKE CENTER

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the specification of equipment and services from Delta Controls, Inc. for HVAC (Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning) Controls as a sole source purchase to complete the HVAC Controls Upgrade at the Mecklenburg County Former Intake Center (Sheriff’s Office) and interface with the current equipment and Delta Controls at the Mecklenburg County Historic Courthouse as authorized by G.S. 143-129 (e)(6)(iii).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Bentley left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1648) ARTS AND SCIENCE COUNCIL CULTURAL PROJECTS GRANT – PARK AND RECREATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Cotham and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submission of application for an Arts and Science Council Cultural Projects Grant and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate grant funds (up to $5,000).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1650) SOLE SOURCE VENDOR APPROVAL -- FRANKLINCOVEY WORKFORCE EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAM TRAINING SERVICES AND MATERIALS, 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve sole source agreement over five year period for the purchase of proprietary Franklin Covey Workforce Effectiveness Program training services, content and materials as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143-129(e)(6).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Deputy County Manager/Chief of Staff Chris Peek addressed this item.

Commissioner Bentley returned to the dais.

(14-1652) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- SHERIFF'S OFFICE (REVENUE INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to 1) recognize and appropriate $114,010 from Inmate Commissary revenue to the Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund and 2) recognize and appropriate $40,141 from the Vocational Facility telephone revenue to the Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund.

MARCH 18, 2014 Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. County Manager Diorio addressed this item.

(14-1660) GRANT APPLICATION -- MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submitting a grant application to the National Institute of Justice for $175,000 to support a program development addressing unidentified human remains in Mecklenburg County and North Carolina; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1666) SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE -- SHERIFF IN-CAR VIDEO SYSTEM

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to 1) approve the purchase of an In-Car Video System without competitive bidding, as authorized by the sole source exemption of G.S. 143- 129(e)(6); and 2) Approve a contract with L-3 Communications Mobile Vision, Inc. for the purchase of In-Car Video System in the amount of $593,219 from concealed carry revenue designated for law enforcement purposes.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1669) SPORTS LIGHTING PURCHASE, SPORTSPLEX AT FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve a contract with MUSCO Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $495,000 to purchase and install sports lighting for the new Sportsplex at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church located near the intersection of Cindy Lane and Beatties Ford Road under the sole source exemption to bidding as authorized by GS 143-129(e)(6).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Park and Recreation Director Jim Garges addressed this item.

(14-1687) PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION OF INVOLUNTARILY COMMITTED RESIDENTS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve Resolution authorizing Carolinas Healthcare to contract with a private vendor to provide transportation between Carolinas Healthcare facilities for individuals who have been involuntarily committed for inpatient treatment.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Deputy County Attorney Tyrone Wade addressed this item.

MARCH 18, 2014 Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

ADJOURNMENT

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

APRIL 1, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: Commissioner Bill James ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

Commissioner Ridenhour was absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1678, 14-1682, 14-1696, 14-1700, 14-1701, 14-1704, 14-1706 and 14-1710 to be removed from consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1688, 14-1692, 14-1729) CLOSED SESSION – BUSINESS LOCATION AND EXPANSION, CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND PERSONNEL MATTER

It was noted that there was no Business Location and Expansion matter to be discussed in Closed Session.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ratliff voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney and Personnel Matter.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:20 p.m.

APRIL 1, 2014 Commissioner Ridenhour was present when the Board came back into Open Session. He entered the meeting during Closed Session.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Ratliff, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

Note: Boy Scout Troop 1 from the Holy Comforter Church assisted with the Pledge of Allegiance.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1724) PROCLAMATION MEMORIAM -- ELISABETH G. HAIR

The Board acknowledged the issuance of a Proclamation in memoriam of former County Commissioner Elisabeth "Liz" G. Hair. The proclamation read and presented to the Hair family at her funeral by Chairman Fuller.

Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Proclamation Memoriam - Elisabeth G. Hair

WHEREAS, Elisabeth G. Hair, a Democrat, was first elected to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners on November 7, 1972 by the citizens of Mecklenburg County and sworn into office on December 4, 1972; and

WHEREAS, Elisabeth G. Hair, upon entering office made history by being the first female representative to serve on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners and selected by her peers to serve as the first female Vice-Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, Elisabeth G. Hair, successfully ran for a second term of office and again made history by becoming the first female Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, Elisabeth G. Hair was a proven leader and advocate for all citizens of Mecklenburg County as proven by her service for a total of eight consecutive years on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners from 1972 – 1980, during which time, the Board of Commissioners consisted of only five members; and

WHEREAS, Elisabeth G. Hair received the Order of the Hornet, uniquely, on two occasions, December 2, 1974 and December 1, 1980, the beginning and the ending of her tenure on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners; the Order of the Hornet is the highest tribute bestowed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to those who have given so generously of their time and talents to improve the quality of life for citizens of Mecklenburg County; and WHEREAS, Elisabeth G. Hair, affectionately called “Liz,” lived a long, full life and was a pioneer of a public servant, at a time when women were not supposed to be in public office, Liz blazed a trail; her ardent leadership for democratic principles resulted in programs and policies we take for granted today. She was a true inspiration to generations of public servants; and

WHEREAS, while we are sad that she has left this realm, we rejoice in the knowledge that she now will find everlasting peace;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners offers its deepest love and 2

APRIL 1, 2014 sympathy to the family of Elisabeth G. Hair. This 22nd day of March, 2014

The proclamation was read by Chairman Fuller.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1694) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following person appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Larry Cooper, a consumer of MeckLink services shared his personal story with the Board.

Curtis Overcash, a friend of Larry Cooper spoke in support of Mr. Cooper and the strives he’s made, despite his disability.

April Cook with the Lake Norman Community Health Clinic addressed the services they provide. Their mission is to “create a medical home for the uninsured families and individuals in the communities” that they serve.

Chris Carlson addressed Mountain Island Lake No Wake Zones. He presented the Board with a petition that read: “We, the citizens of Mecklenburg County, petition the Mecklenburg County Commissioners to adjust the No Wake Zone on Mountain Island Lake to the entrance of Nance Cove. Our community greatly values access to the lake and the varied outdoor activities it provides. There is, however, a great danger to the citizens who utilize this cove when boating speeds are not restricted. Boaters, swimmers, kayakers and paddle-boarders, adults and children alike are put at increased risk of bodily harm when boats travel at increased speeds in a small area such as Nance Cove. We feel that it is critical to the safety and well-being of our community that the No Wake Zones be placed at the entrance of Nance Cove.”

A copy of the petition is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Freddy Sheryl addressed an upcoming conference May 3-4, 2014 entitled The Restoration, Redemption, & ReEntry Conference to be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1401 Allen Street here in Charlotte.

A copy of a flyer regarding the conference is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1712) APPOINTMENTS

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee:

Renee Barfield None Phyllis Barnette None Scott Bishop Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Stephanie Cook Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour 3

APRIL 1, 2014 Sarah Demarest Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Sophia Gaither None Trymaine Gaither Commissioner Dunlap Dana Sidberry Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Jennifer Styczen Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour

Note: Michael DePalma and Alba Sanchez were nominated but asked that their names be removed from consideration at this time.

Chairman Fuller announced the appointments of Scott Bishop to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee to fill an unexpired term expiring August 31, 2015, Stephanie Cook to fill an unexpired term expiring September 30, 2014 and Sarah Demarest, Dana Sidberry and Jennifer Styczen to fill unexpired terms expiring July 2, 2014.

They replaced Mable Hemphill, Sabrina Brinson, Toria Boldware, Edward Mattison and Damon Miller.

INFORMATION SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Information Services & Technology Committee:

Shelton Ivey Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Donal Kirwan None Anu Prakash None Gary Rautenstrauch Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ridenhour Mary Lou Stant Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Leake and Ratliff Voting Ceased Tony Stone Kenneth Tripp

Chairman Fuller announced the appointments of Shelton Ivey, Gary Rautenstrauch and Mary Lou Stant to the Information Services & Technology Committee to fill unexpired terms expiring February 28, 2015.

They replaced Kenneth Gjertsen, Lawrence LaSalle and Mark Owen.

WOMEN'S ADVISORY BOARD

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Women’s Advisory Board:

Mary Foxx Johnson Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Charlene Henderson Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Voting Ceased Jennifer Styczen Elizabeth Wemlinger

APRIL 1, 2014 Chairman Fuller announced the appointments of Mary Foxx Johnson to the Women’s Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term expiring November 30, 2015 and Charlene Henderson to fill an unexpired term expiring April 30, 2015.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

(14-1713) CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION (HLC) UPDATE

The Board received an update on Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) activities for 2013. Dan Morrill, Consulting Director and Dr. Lynn Weis, Chair of the Historic Landmarks Commission gave the update.

Note: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission was created to insure the preservation of any property that embodies elements of the cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for the education, pleasure and enhancement of the residents of the City and County.

The following was covered:  History of HLC  HLC Budget  Facts  Representative Landmarks  Design Review  Properties Bought and Sold

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Clarke asked had the Historic Landmarks Commission completed its work or was there more work to be done; and if so, did the Commission have adequate resources to do its work. Mr. Weis said their work was not done. He said there were 90 buildings on their survey list of potential historic sites. He said in addition to their survey list, they also receive calls from individuals and the towns regarding sites.

Mr. Weis said at one time there were enough funds available. He said in 1999 they started out with nearly $9 million. He said they were down to less than that amount currently.

Mr. Weis said they were getting to the point where those 90 projects on the survey list could not be attended to in their entirety. He said the Commission was in need of a “refilling” of their revolving fund in order to continue to do what they’ve done in the past.

Mr. Weis commented on the revolving fund, which he said was really a “devolving” fund.

Commissioner Cotham asked were school-aged children getting any exposure about what it was the Commission did. She also asked about any partnering with the Charlotte School of Architecture. Dr. Morrill said their website was extensive and that it received a lot of hits. He said some of the hits received were from school teachers. Dr. Morrill said interns were used. 5

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Commissioner Leake asked about the “shotgun” houses located near Little Rock AME Zion Church. Dr. Morrill said the houses were already designated as historic landmarks and under the auspices of the Harvey Gantt Center.

Chairman Fuller thanked them for the report.

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio shared the following as part of her Manager’s Report:

MeckLINK Update  March 31, 2014 was the County’s last day of operation for MeckLINK.  Staff had gone through the process of collecting all of the computers, employee cell phones, badges and were unwinding what’s basically left of that operation.  There are two Attorneys who were reviewing all of the files to ensure that the documentation that needed to remain was done so properly.  A letter is scheduled to go out to all providers to whom the County indicated they would continue to fund services for, about contract processing and claims processing.  Attempts were being made to schedule a meeting with the director of Cardinal’s Community Operations Center for the Mecklenburg County service area. Chairman Fuller will attend that meeting along with staff.  The purpose of the meeting will be to find out more about the Operations Center and the Community Oversight Board.  The County will have 5 appointments to the Community Oversight Board as follows: One Commissioner Representative, One representative from the Mecklenburg County Consumer & Family Advisory Committee, two consumer or a family member representatives, and one community stakeholder representative.  There will also be a Commission representative on Cardinals Board of Directors  There were still claims to be processed over the next several months.  Staff would track the financial situation, so it would be known at the end, how much of the risk reserve would actually come back to the County.

Comments

Commissioner Leake asked about the number of employees not hired by Cardinal, nor retained by the County. County Manager Diorio said of the 194 positions, it’s believed that 100 employees accepted a position with Cardinal, eight retired, and forty-seven transferred to positions in the County. County Manager Diorio said there were about 39 individuals that weren’t hired by Cardinal or retained by the County.

Commissioner Leake asked if there was any relationship between the County and 39 individuals that lost their job, to assist them in finding other employment. County Manager Diorio addressed the assistance that’s provided to all employees involved in a Reduction in Force situation.

Chairman Fuller inquired about the tenure of the 39 individuals that lost their job. County Manager Diorio said she would find out.

County Manager FY2014 Work Plan County Manager Diorio presented her FY2014 Work Plan. She said a copy of her Work Plan would be available for the public’s awareness on-line. 6

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The following areas are covered in the Work Plan:  FY15 County Budget  MeckLINK Transition  Property Revaluation Review  Code Enforcement Services Improvement  Community Engagement  Organizational Communication  Strategic Agenda  Individual Development Plan  Leadership Competencies

A copy of the work Plan is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Commissioner Ridenhour left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Cotham and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to approve County Manager Diorio’s FY2014 Work Plan as presented.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS - NONE

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

Commissioner Ridenhour returned to the dais

(14-1699) MECKLENBURG LIVABLE COMMUNITIES PLAN

The Board received an update regarding the Mecklenburg Livable Communities Plan (MLCP) including progress on Phase I of the project and plans for public outreach. Heidi Pruess gave the report.

Note: On April 16, 2013, the Board of County Commissioners approved staff proceeding with developing a Collaborative Community Plan. Phase I of the Plan includes development of a Community Vision and Guiding Principles. Phase II of the Plan includes establishment of strategies, identification of partners and development of targeted and measureable outcomes. Partners in this initiative include: Mecklenburg County, City of Charlotte, all six (6) Mecklenburg Towns, and the Foundation for the Carolinas, each of which is represented on an Oversight Committee guiding the process of Plan development.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Ms. Pruess concluded by saying she would be touch with each commissioner to obtain any feedback they may have.

Comments

Commissioner Clarke shared his thoughts on “a livable community” and the importance of having a “livable community.”

Commissioner Leake asked about the inclusiveness of the Livable Communities Plan and how did it embrace those 7

APRIL 1, 2014 that were in poverty. Ms. Pruess addressed the issue of being able to obtain feedback from various segments of the community. She said in the development of the plan, they were relying on the experts within the community who worked with those in poverty or with persons that didn’t speak English very well, to assist in communicating with them and obtaining feedback regarding the plan. She said they were relying on the experts who deal with these populations to make sure that they were represented in the plan.

Commissioner Leake said she still questioned whether the outreach methods to obtain feedback from those in poverty reached far enough to truly represent that segment of the community. Commissioner Leake suggested holding some of the community input meetings in poverty stricken neighborhoods, so that residents could participate directly.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the geographic breakdown of the work group members, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley echoed Commissioner Leake’s sentiments regarding holding meetings out in the community.

Commissioner Bentley said she too supported dispersing the meetings out to all parts of the county. She said being inclusive of the suburban areas was just as important as being inclusive of the City of Charlotte.

Ms. Pruess said meetings of the work group were held in the City, but the meetings that were now going to take place to receive feedback from the community would take place at various locations throughout the community.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the communication method being used to inform the public about the community meetings. Ms. Pruess said they were advertising at libraries and other places in the community. She said they were also partnering with existing events that were occurring throughout the community and would have a booth set up at various events.

Commissioner Bentley commented on the definition of the words used in the “wordal. She said the definition of the words could be in the “eye of the beholder.” She asked about the question posed to those in the work group that resulted in the words shown in the “wordal.” Ms. Pruess said the question posed was “what happens if you fall asleep today and you wake up twenty years in the future.” “What is the future Mecklenburg you would like to see?”

Ms. Pruess said a lot of dialogue occurred amongst work group members regarding everyone’s view of the definition of the words shown. She said as they move forward, these words would continue to be discussed and defined.

Commissioner Cotham echoed Commissioner Leake’s sentiments regarding the inclusiveness of the plan as it related to those in poverty.

Commissioner Cotham inquired as to whether the development of a plan would assist in obtaining federal grant dollars for various projects. Ms. Pruess said that was why the Foundation for the Carolinas was interested in this initiative.

Ms. Pruess said the concept was should there be a plan with identified strategies for the community as a whole, developed by the community as whole, and adopted throughout the community; something that was tangible for a funder to identify that this was in fact an agreed upon strategy and priority in the community that they should fund.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the cost to develop the plan. Ms. Pruess said a consulting firm was hired and 8

APRIL 1, 2014 she believed the cost was around $300,000.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the length of the contract. Ms. Pruess said it was an 18 month process.

Commissioner Cotham asked about the size of the consulting firm, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller asked was it correct the $300,000 cost was being shared with other entities. The response was yes, the cost was shared by the County, City, Foundation for the Carolinas, and the Knights Foundation.

Commissioner Ridenhour said he concurred that those in poverty should be looked out for, but, he felt the plan was really directed towards helping a lot of folks out.

Commissioner Ridenhour commented on the “wordal.” Commissioner Ridenhour said the words listed were things that everyone wanted for the community, but when you look at programs like this across the country involving multiple jurisdictions, that a lot of the initiatives were “geared” towards progressive initiatives. He said he didn’t see where it looked out for the person who liked “small government and low taxes.”

Commissioner Ridenhour said some of the initiatives listed were not “cheap” to undertake.

Commissioner Ridenhour said there were some in the community who viewed this whole initiative as another “liberal agenda that’s being shoved down their throat.”

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the “ultimate end goal” of this plan, which was addressed.

Ms. Pruess said the question asked by Commissioner Ridenhour had been raised before, even by members of the work group. She said the feasibility study that launched this plan highlighted the fact that the desire was not to recreate existing plans, or to “necessarily” identify something that’s not already there. She said the purpose of the plan was to look across the many plans that existed in the community and identify those areas where there were existing plans that may overlap or have potential conflicts and if those would get resolved; where were the gaps and were there partnerships within the community that could be benefited from, to create more efficient services.

Ms. Pruess said the final product that would be in the plan would be those strategies that help us reach those guiding principles, the six guiding principles listed in the report update, which would address how the vision part of the statement could be reached if these guiding principles were followed.

Ms. Pruess said this was meant to be a high level view of the community. She said it was not meant to get into the details, for example, of what should be on a particular street, etc. She said it was not meant to replicate the level of work that had already been created. She said it was meant to “weave together” those plans and come to a better understanding of what the strategies were that the various elected bodies could support.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the group that was overseeing the plan. Ms. Pruess said there was an oversight committee that was assisting with the development of priorities and guiding the conversation of the work group and directing them to community resources. She addressed the makeup of the oversight committee.

Commissioner Ridenhour suggested thought be given to having elected officials on the oversight committee to avoid the often times perception that it’s the “uptown crowd.”

Ms. Pruess said input was being sought from elected officials via updates and direct follow up.

APRIL 1, 2014 Chairman Fuller noted that some viewed this planning process as something “Democrats wanted, that it’s a liberal progressive initiative.”

Chairman Fuller commented on the view by some that a plan wasn’t needed or that concern should be on keeping taxes low.

Chairman Fuller said even if taxes were low, you would still want to have a plan as to how to spend tax dollars. He said there should be a vision for spending tax dollars.

Chairman Fuller said there would always be persons that “complain.” “He said you can’t complain about a process that we choose not to participate in. So, if it’s the case that those who complain about this process and feel like they’re not a part of that, there’s a simple answer to that, become a part of it.”

Chairman Fuller said he didn’t know how you could go about using tax dollars efficiently without a plan. He said he didn’t know how you could build parks without “paying for them and without planning for them; without having some forethought about where we even place the parks.” He said if you don’t do it through a planning process, if you don’t solicit community input, he’s not sure what the alternative is.”

Commissioner Dunlap said “the failure to plan, is a plan to fail.” He said that’s what’s going to happen if you don’t plan.

Commissioner Dunlap addressed why the community needed to understand why planning was necessary and elaborated on the reasons.

Commissioner Cotham requested a breakdown of what the County’s obligation was to this planning process.

Commissioner Cotham said she thought the plan originally was going to focus on sustainability. She referenced the CONNECT grant, which she said was a regional grant, but similar to this process. She asked was this duplicating that process. She also asked about the make-up of the work group. Ms. Pruess addressed the questions.

Ms. Pruess said the CONNECT Plan’s primary focus was on land use, but there were other components. She said the Mecklenburg Livable Communities Plan didn’t focus on land uses. She said it was a broader initiative to look across land use as one component of many components. She said the Plans did not overlap.

Ms. Pruess said there was a diverse group of interest within the work group.

Commissioner Ridenhour said he was not opposed to planning and that he wanted the regional to “succeed.” He said his concern was making sure that Mecklenburg County “succeeds above all.” Commissioner Ridenhour said he was not going to advocate for Mecklenburg County’s interest to become “subservient” to the region’s interest.

Commissioner Leake requested a breakdown of how much each of the involved entities were putting into this process.

Commissioner Bentley said she found on-line a plan entitled the CharMeck Communities Sustainability Plan Feasibility Study and asked if it came ahead of the work that’s being done now. Ms. Pruess said yes.

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Chairman Fuller said the Communities Livable Plan was specifically for Mecklenburg County.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

Chairman Fuller thanked Ms. Pruess for the report.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1707) SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR (COMMISSIONER RATLIFF)

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the recommendation from the Audit Review Committee to appoint Cherry Bekaert, LLP as external auditor for three years beginning with the June 30, 2014 fiscal year audit.

Commissioner Ratliff left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1693) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- STREET NAME CHANGE

1) Set a public hearing for Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment on proposed name change of a portion of Trojan Drive, a State maintained road to Outlets Boulevard; and

2) Direct the Clerk to the Board to publish notice of public hearing.

(14-1697) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held March 18, 2014 and Closed Session held March 18, 2014.

(14-1698) INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS

Recognize, receive and appropriate insurance reimbursement funds in the amount of $775 for Land Use and Environmental Services; $8,746 for Sheriff; $6,867 for Business Support Services Agency-Business Financial Management and $9,914 for Park and Recreation.

Note: All reimbursements are for stolen and damaged items.

APRIL 1, 2014 (14-1702) LAND DONATION -- CLARKS CREEK GREENWAY

A. Accept the donation of Tax Parcels 027-103-89 (±0.64 acres), 027-431-99 (± 9.52 acres) and 027-103-88 (± 0.22 acres) along Clarks Creek for future greenway construction from Hampton Place Phase 7, LLC.

B. Accept the donation of Tax Parcel 027-372-51 (± 1.11 acres) along Clarks Creek for future greenway construction from Hill Land Corporation.

(14-1703) LAND DONATION -- MCALPINE CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of Tax Parcel 213-101-70 (±0.61 acres) along McAlpine Creek for future greenway construction from Bolouri Properties, Inc.

(14-1705) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

1. Receive a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

2. Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners April 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1711) BOARD COMMITTEE NAME CHANGE

Approve changing the name of the Board's Intergovernmental Committee to Intergovernmental Relations Committee.

Note: This name change accurately reflects the purpose of the committee.

(14-1715) PROPERTY USE RESTRICTION -- MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE PROPERTY

Authorize the placement of use restrictions on Tax Parcels 023-301-01 and 023-301-02 (property to be acquired on Mountain Island Lake) that states that the property shall be used for park purposes only as is defined by the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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APRIL 1, 2014 (14-1678) ARTS AND SCIENCE COUNCIL CULTURAL PROJECT GRANT – PARK AND RECREATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve Park and Recreation Department application for an Arts and Science Council Cultural Festival Project Grant. If awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate grant funds (up to $5,000).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Park and Recreation Director Jim Garges addressed this item.

Note: The grant award will be utilized to offer a lunch time music program to begin in July 2014 serving all ages. If awarded, the grant funds will be received in FY2015.

(14-1682) GRANT APPLICATION -- NC CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to 1) authorize the County Manager to submit a stream restoration grant application to the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) for Torrence Creek between Reese Boulevard East and Statesville Road in the amount of $500,000; 2) Authorize the Chairman to execute the Authorization to File Application and Enter into a Grant Contract with CWMTF; and 3) Upon receipt of grant, recognize, receive and appropriate up to $500,000 in funds from the NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. LUESA Director Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi addressed this item.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1696) CONTRACT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICES

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a five-year contract with Ecoflo, Inc. for Household Hazardous Waste collection and disposal services.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1700) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Alvin L. and Pecolia M. McKoy, owners of property at 4017 Whitehurst Road (Tax Parcel 145-212-03) for $55,000.

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Note: This action represents a continuation of buyouts using FY14 Flood Mitigation Capital Funds. The subject property was identified in the Orphan Parcel Floodplain Acquisition Plan adopted by the Board on May 1, 2012.

Commissioner Ratliff returned to the dais.

(14-1701) APPOINTMENT OF REVIEW OFFICERS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to amend Resolution Designating Review Officers to Review Each Map and Plat Recorded in the Register of Deeds Office pursuant to N.C.G.S. 47-30.2, in order to designate Curtis I. Anthony as a Review Officer, and delete the following persons as Review Officers: Stephen C. Frey, Kevin M. Hennessey, Lowell A. Logerwell, and Laura M. Rushing.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. County Attorney Marvin Bethune addressed this item.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1704) CAPITAL RESERVE REQUEST -- PARK & RECREATION, BLYTHE LANDING IMPROVEMENTS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve, authorize and appropriate expenditure of $50,000 from the “Blythe Landing” Capital Reserve account to perform repairs and improvements to the boat docks and associated structures and amenities.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Park and Recreation Director Jim Garges addressed this item.

(14-1706) CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCES

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to

1) Approve FY15 Authorization School Facilities Approved November 5, 2013 Capital Project Ordinance; For the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for the following projects:

-Hawthorne School ($14,000,000) New PK -8 #1 (Pot. Berryhill-Reid Park Relief) ($30,376,000) - Highland Creek ES ($18,585,000) Oakhurst STEAM Magnet ($5,940,000) -J.M. Alexander MS ($30,672,000) New Language Immersion K-8 (29,376,000) -Myers Park HS ($22,248,000) Nations Ford ES (at Waddell) ($19,440,000) -Olympic HS ($8,964,000) Statesville Road ES ($19,440,000) -New Language Immersion k-8 (land) ($1,000,000) Statesville Road ES (land) ($900,000) -Northridge MS (land) ($400,000) New Steam K-8( land Pot. Ballantyne, Elon ($2,000,000)

APRIL 1, 2014 including the acquisition and construction of new facilities, the improvement and expansion of existing facilities and the acquisition and installation of furnishings and equipment and the acquisition of interests in real property required therefor, in order to provide additional school facilities in said County to maintain the nine months' school term as required by Section 2 of Article IX of the North Carolina Constitution, $203,341,000 is hereby appropriated.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

2) Approve FY15 Court Facilities Capital Project Ordinance; For the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for the following project: Upfit Courtrooms 5110 and 8300 ($2,483,000)

Including the acquisition and construction, the improvement and expansion, the acquisition and installation of furnishings and equipment, the construction of parking facilities, and acquisition of interests in real property required therefor, $2,483,000 is hereby appropriated:

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

3) Approve FY15 Library Facilities Capital Project Ordinance; For the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for the following project

Morrison Library Renovation ($8,017,000)

Including the acquisition and construction, the improvement and the acquisition and installation of necessary furnishings and equipment and the acquisition of interests in real property required therefor, $8,017,000 is hereby appropriated.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

4) Approve FY15 Authorization Central Piedmont Community College Facilities Approved November 5, 2013 Capital Project Ordinance; For the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for the following projects:  Giles Science Building Renovation ($5,250,000)  Cato Campus Phase 3 ($23,000,000)  Land ($4,400,000)

Including the acquisition and construction of new facilities, the improvement and expansion of existing facilities and the acquisition and installation of furnishings and equipment and the acquisition of interests in real property required therefor, $32,650,000 is hereby appropriated.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

5) Approve FY15 Park and Recreation Facilities Approved November 4, 2008 Capital Project Ordinance; For the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds for the following projects: Little Sugar Creek Greenway ($1,700,000) West Branch Rocky River Gwy($1,395,000) First Ward Park ($8,000,000) Latta Nature Center/Preserve ($7,800,000) 15

APRIL 1, 2014 Alexander Street Neighborhood Park ($300,000) Absersham/Fisher Farm/allusion Park ($1,200,000) Crossridge Neighborhood Park ($600,000) Gateway Regional Park ($400,000)

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

6) Approve FY15 Authorization Government Facilities Capital Project Ordinance; For the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for the following projects:

Hal Marshall/Woodard Relocation ($14,430,000) Community Corrections Relocation $(16,720,000) Board of Election Renovation ($1,495,000) Child Support Enforcement Relocation to Woodard Ctr. ($8,825,000) Energy Upgrades ($1,772,237)

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

7) Approve the FY15 Authorization Land Bonds Approved November 6, 2007 Capital Project Ordinance; for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other available funds, for providing land for present and future county corporate, open space and community college purposes and the acquisition of improvements thereon and interests in such real property, $6,600,000 is hereby appropriated.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Finance Director Wanda Reeves addressed this item.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1710) LAND DONATION -- DAVID B. WAYMER PARK EXPANSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour voting yes, to accept the donation of Tax Parcels 019-091-11 and 12 (±2.55 acres) adjacent to David B. Waymer Park in Huntersville to allow for park expansion from BF Holdings I, LLC and Cecil D. Bradford.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

ADJOURNMENT

APRIL 1, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

APRIL 15, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioner Dunlap was absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1720, 14-1725, 14-1726, 14-1727 and 14-1738 to be removed from Consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1751) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purpose: Consult with Attorney.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:19 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:32 p.m.

Commissioner Dunlap was present when the Board came back into Open Session. He entered the meeting during Closed Session. 1

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The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting. ______

-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Ratliff, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1750) MECKLENBURG COUNTY'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM RECOGNITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt a proclamation designating April, 2014 as National Volunteer Month in Mecklenburg County and to recognize and thank individuals who have and are participating in Mecklenburg County's Volunteer Program.

Sophia Hollingsworth, Citizens Involvement Coordinator, presented County volunteers to the Board.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1749) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Sean Bird on behalf of the Beverly Woods Elementary School Parents Facilities Planning Committee addressed maintenance needs at Beverly Woods Elementary. He noted recent problems with mole and plumbing. He spoke in support of the future replacement of Beverly Woods Elementary. He said the school was based on a design from the 1960’s.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1733) AIR QUALITY COMMISSION

(14-1734) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

BICYCLE COMMITTEE

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Bicycle Committee: Tyteen Humes, Darryl Parker, and Kurt Robinson. 2

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Commissioner Ridenhour ask that nominations remain open to allow others an opportunity to apply.

Commissioner Ridenhour said he was aware of at least one person that was interested in applying, who would have done so had the County’s website regarding vacancies been updated to show when nominations were occurring and the application deadline.

Motion was made by Commissioner Ridenhour, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to defer further nominations until the May 20, 2014 meeting, in order to allow other interested applicants an opportunity to apply.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORY BOARD

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board: Bakari Burton, John Murphy and Glenda Spann-Hinnant.

Note: An appointment will occur on May 7, 2014.

JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL

Commissioner Dunlap nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council: Renee Barfield, Heston Blake, Shalonda Gallman, Ryon Smalls and Paul Strickland.

Commissioner James noted Stephanie Carter-Tyson’s request to be reappointed to complete her unexpired term that she was removed from because of failing to meet the attendance requirement for 2013.

Commissioner Dunlap suggested the Board request feedback from the Chairman of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in response to Ms. Tyson’s letter requesting reappointment.

County Attorney Bethune said in order for the Board to consider Ms. Tyson’s request at the next meeting, she would have to be nominated.

Commissioner Dunlap said he would nominate Ms. Tyson in light of County Attorney Bethune’s statement and contingent upon a response from the Chairman of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council regarding her attendance.

Note: Appointments will occur on May 7, 2014.

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint L.M. Cathay Dawkins to the Public Arts Commission as the Community representative to complete his unexpired term expiring June 30, 2016.

APRIL 15, 2014 Mr. Dawkins was removed from the Public Arts Commission because he failed to meet the 2013 attendance requirement. He asked the Board to consider reappointing him and his request was granted. Mr. Dawkins attended 75% of the regular Public Arts Commission meetings, but fell below the 75% requirement because of a sub- committee meeting that he was required to attend but was unable to. Therefore, in light of the missed sub- committee meeting, Mr. Dawkins’ overall attendance was 60%.

REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to nominate and appoint Dee Jones to the Region F Aging Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2016.

She replaced Katie Spegal.

SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORY BOARD

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board: Mitchell Abdullah, Travis Bucholtz, Trymaine Gaither, James Guin, Eleanor McIntire, Michael Minnix, Sasha Tomaszycki and Rico Wagner.

Note: An appointment will occur on May 7, 2014.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Linda Ashendorf, William Harrison and Jacqueline Levister to the Waste Management Advisory Board for three-year terms expiring March 31, 2017.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

(14-1589) WOMEN'S ADVISORY BOARD 2013 ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received the 2013 Annual Report from the Women's Advisory Board.

Stephanie Gryder, Chairperson of the Women’s Advisory Board gave the report. She was accompanied at the podium by other members of the advisory board.

The report identified key issues and recommendations affecting the status of women in Mecklenburg County.

APRIL 15, 2014 Summary of Recommendations Women in the Workplace/Discrimination • Promote visibility of senior female county officials • Promote access to affordable childcare options Wage Gap • Support Equal Pay Legislation at all levels • Support wage gap educational initiatives Women’s Health • Improve access to affordable health care • Promote early screening and education opportunities Homelessness • Support ‘housing first’ initiatives • Connect school social workers to existing support resources (Second Harvest, Urban Ministry, etc.) Support Women’s Equality Day at $2,500 level in 2014

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Dunlap said going forward he would like the Board to receive a report from staff regarding any action taken in response to recommendations received from the Women’s Advisory Board, per their annual reports.

Commissioner Leake echoed Commissioner Dunlap’s remarks regarding receipt of a status report going forward with respect to a response to recommendations received from the Women’s Advisory Board.

Commissioner Leake said she was particularly interested in receiving data on where the County stood as an employer with respect to equal pay for women.

Commissioner Bentley commented on the wage gap between women and men. She asked that the following information from the U.S. Department of Labor be included in the minutes for record purposes. Commissioner Bentley said this information would be useful if the Board was going to consider policy changes or adaptations to current policy. The title of the report referenced was “An Analysis of Reasons for the Disparity in Wages Between Men and Women.” The report was done by CONSAD Research Corp.

“During the past three decades women have made notable gains in the workplace and in pay equity, including increased labor force participation; substantial gains in educational attainment, employment growth, and higher paying occupations and significant gains in real earnings. In 1970, about 43% of women, age 16 and older were in the labor force, by 2007, over 59% were in the labor force. In 1970, only 17.9% of women, age 25 and older had gone to college; by 2000 almost half had gone to college and by 2006, one-third of the women in the labor force held a college degree, remarkable progress. In 2007, women accounted for 51% of all workers in the high paying management, professional and related occupations. They out-numbered men in such occupations such as financial managers, human resource managers, education administrators, medical and health service managers and accountants and auditors. In 1970, the median usual weekly earnings for women working full time was only 62.1% of those for men; by 2007, the raw wage gap had shrunk from 37.9% to just 21.5%. However, despite these gains, the raw wage gap continues to be used in misleading ways to advance public policy agendas without fully explaining the reasons behind the gap. The purpose of this report is to identify the reasons that explain the wage gap in order to more fully inform policymakers and the public. The following report was prepared by CONSAD Research Corporation. It presents the results of a detailed statistical analysis, the attributes that contribute to the 5

APRIL 15, 2014 wage gap and a synopsis of the economic research that has been conducted on the issue. The major findings are: There are observable differences in the attributes of men and women that account for most of the wage gap. Statistical analysis that include those variables has produced results that collectively account for between 65.1% and 76.4% of the raw gender gap wage of 20.4% and thereby, leaving an adjusted gender wage gap that is between 4.8% and 7.1%. These variables include a greater percentage of women, than men, tend to work part-time, part- time work tends to pay less than full-time work. A greater percentage of women, than men, tend to leave the labor force for childbirth, childcare, and elder care. Some of the wage gap is explained by the percentage of women who are not in the labor force during previous years, the age of women, and the number of children in the home. Women, especially working mothers, tend to value family friendly workplace policies more than men. Some of the wage gap is explained by industry and occupation, particularly the percentage of women who work in industry and occupation. Research also suggest the difference is not incorporated into the model due to data limitations, may account for part of the remaining gap, specifically, CONSAD’s model and much of the literature, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, highlight that women’s earnings focuses on wages, rather than total compensation. Research indicates that women may value non-wage benefits more than men do; and as a result prefer to take a greater portion of their compensation in the form of health insurance and other fringe benefits. Although additional research in this area is clearly needed, the study leads to the unambiguous conclusion that the differences in the compensation of men and women are the results of a multitude of factors and that the raw wage gap should not be used as the basis to justify corrective action. Indeed there may be nothing to correct. The differences in raw wages may be almost entirely the result of individual choices being made by both male and female workers. “

Commissioner Bentley said it was important for the Board when considering policy decisions, to avail itself to all of the evidence.

Commissioner Cotham encouraged members of the Women’s Advisory Board to reach out to Commissioners, or at least to her, for small group meetings to talk about various issues.

Commissioner Cotham addressed her knowledge and experience, having worked as an executive recruiter, of the differences in pay for women and men. Commissioner Cotham said this was a complicated issue and that the disparity was across the board with respect to occupations.

Commissioner Dunlap said what he took from the presentation with respect to pay disparity between men and women, was 1) the issue needed to be highlighted, 2) the County, as an employer, should not be found guilty of pay disparity between men and women, and 3) that the County promote equity across the board.

Commissioner Dunlap said he was confident the County Manager would do her own research to see where the County stood with respect to this issue and that if there’s a problem the County Manager would address that in her budget recommendation.

Commissioner Clarke noted the advisory board’s recommendation regarding improving access to affordable health care. Commissioner Clarke said to really address the issue of improving access to affordable health care for residents of NC, the expansion of Medicaid needed to occur for those who were up to 133% of the federal poverty level.

Commissioner Clarke commented on the NC General Assembly’s failure to expand Medicaid. Commissioner Clarke asked whether the issue of expanding Medicaid was discussed by the advisory board. The response was not in any length, but that it would be a “tangible” way to provide access.

APRIL 15, 2014 Advisory Board Chairperson Gryder said their discussion on improving access to affordable health care was from the perspective of encouraging the Board to push out information to residents regarding eligibility and how to enroll.

Commissioner Ridenhour said the Board would need to have further debate on the recommendations recommended before they could be implemented.

Commissioner James asked for clarity regarding the term pay equity audit. The response was that a definition would be provided at a later date. Chairperson Gryder said the point the advisory board was trying to make was that they wanted to make sure County employees were receiving “fair” pay across the board from the “highest levels to the lowest levels.”

Commissioner James said he believed persons doing the same job should receive the same amount of pay, but he wanted to make sure that a “pay audit” didn’t become “loaded up” with some of what he referred to as “political baggage;” that it’s not where you’re trying to create some sort of situation where “everything is balanced and everybody gets paid the same; and you’re making sure that men and women make the exact same thing even if their skills are different and their desires and goals are different.”

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

Chairman Fuller thanked the presenters for their report.

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio noted the following as part of her Manager’s report.

Control of Hepatitis A from potential outbreak  Thanks was expressed to Health Department Director Dr. Marcus Plescia and his staff for all of their work to prevent an outbreak of Hepatitis A in the community  Thanks was expressed to Dr. Tony Zeiss, President of Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) and Janet Malkemes, Dean of the CPCC Cato Campus for allowing the use of their facility over the weekend as an immunization site  Since Friday, April 11, 2014 nearly 2000 vaccinations were administered by the Health Department  To date the initial case of Hepatitis A was the only documented case associated with the Pappa Johns restaurant in Cabarrus County  Because of the location of the restaurant, the Mecklenburg County Health Department and the Cabarrus County Health Department worked in conjunction with each other, and their joint efforts were successful  A video was shared of the events that took place over the weekend to avoid the potential outbreak of Hepatitis A  Persons in need of the vaccine and would like to receive it, should go to the Mecklenburg County Health Department located on Beatties Ford Road from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. this week April 14-April 18, 2014.

(14-1771) MT. ISLAND LAKE MARINE COMMISSION UPDATE

The Board received an update on the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission from County Manager Diorio. The following was noted:

APRIL 15, 2014 About the Commission Pursuant to Session Law 1997-257, the General Assembly authorized Mecklenburg, Gaston and Lincoln Counties to create by joint resolution the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission. Later that year, these three counties adopted a joint resolution and created the Commission. Mecklenburg County and Gaston County both have three appointments to the Commission and Lincoln County has one appointment.

The Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission has very broad authority and can use that authority to: adopt regulations concerning all matters relating to or affecting the use of the lake; setting navigation aids and other signage designed to enhance public safety on the lake, its shoreline and protection of property on the shoreline; and the operation of vessels on the lake.

The Session Law states that in the event one of the participating counties withdraws from the Commission, the Commission is dissolved.

Current Condition Gaston County has indicated by letter dated December 23, 2013 its intent unilaterally to withdraw from the Marine Commission on June 30, 2014.

As a result, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has already removed no wake zones established by the Marine Commission that do not meet the safety standards of the Wildlife Resources Commission.

The impact of the dissolution of the Commission would be as follows: 1. Mecklenburg County would no longer need to budget funds for the Marine Commission, which totaled $21,884 in FY2014. 2. All pending no-wake zones that have been deemed acceptable by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission are being processed through the established procedures for inclusion in the N.C. Administrative Code. Mecklenburg County has no role in this process.

Next Steps In instances where a lake is not managed by a marine commission, the respective county submits applications for no-wake zones. Initially, the County would be required by NCGS 75A-15 to give “public notice” of its intent to make formal application to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for the Wildlife Resources Commission to adopt rules (such as the creation of no wake zones) on Mountain Island Lake. The application process requires: 1. The completion of an application 2. A certified resolution requesting the Wild Life Resources Commission commence the rulemaking process 3. Copies of the maps showing the area to be marked 4. Cover letter indicating the specifics around the public hearing process

Options assuming that the Commission dissolves 1. Not process future application requests. This could result in no additional no-wake zones being placed in Mountain Island Lake. Without County involvement there are no mechanisms for residents to apply for no-wake zones directly to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The Wildlife Resources Commission does have the authority, however, pursuant to NCGS 75A-15 to “adopt rules applicable to local areas of water defined by the Commission that are found to be heavily used for water recreation purposes by persons from other areas of the State and as to which there is not coordinated local interest in regulation.”

APRIL 15, 2014 2. Establish a process that would enable the public to petition the County for assistance in making application to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission for new no-wake zones in Mountain Island Lake. This would provide the public an avenue for possibly addressing perceived safety concerns in the lake.

Manager’s Recommendation Establish a procedure to process future applications for no-wake zones that would require that public notice be given by publication of a notice in The Charlotte Observer of a public hearing on any petitions received from the public for assistance in making application to the Wildlife Resources Commission for new no-wake zones or other rules for Mountain Island Lake. The process would be managed by the Water and Land Resources Division of LUESA. Any resources required to implement the process would be included in the FY 2015 recommended budget for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.

Comments

Commissioner Clarke asked for clarity regarding an internal process to accept applications for no-wake zones. He asked who would have the ultimate decision-making authority to approve the application, the County or the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. County Manager Diorio said the NC Wildlife Resources Commission would have the ultimate decision-making authority, but would want to know whether the County supported the request.

Commissioner Clarke asked would staff make a recommendation to the Board with respect to requests received. County Manager Diorio said staff would do an analysis and provide its findings to the Board.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about other duties performed and/or discussed by the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission, such as boat size issues and their disturbance of the water. He asked who those duties would be assigned to.

Commissioner Bentley said she believed those types of issues, although discussed by the Marine Commission, were outside of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s purview and were Marine Commission specific matters.

County Manager Diorio said Commissioner Bentley was correct. County Manager Diorio said she believed it was the discussion of those types of issues that caused some of the dissention on the Marine Commission.

Rusty Rozzelle, Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) Environmental Manager, confirmed that any issues undertaken by the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission, with the exception of the no-wake zones, would “go away.”

Chairman Fuller inquired about the handling of other lake concerns. Mr. Rozzelle said the County’s Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) was charged with protecting the water quality in the lake and that it was also one of the charges of the Marine Commission. Mr. Rozzelle said although the Marine Commission will be going away, the County via LUESA would continue to protect the lake. He said if something needed to be done with respect to the lake in the interest of Mecklenburg County to protect the lake, staff would bring that matter before the Board.

Commissioner Bentley said it would be helpful for the Board’s Intergovernmental Relations Committee to receive a briefing from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and from Mr. Rozzelle and his team regarding Mountain Island Lake, the implications of the recommendation to establish a process, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s charge and how the NC Wildlife Resources Commission deems an area safe and or not safe for a no-wake zone.

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APRIL 15, 2014 recommendation with respect to this matter. Mr. Carlson appeared at the Board’s April 1, 2014 meeting and expressed concerns he and others had regarding no wake zones on Mountain Island Lake.

Commissioner Bentley said Mr. Carlson interpreted the County Manager’s recommendation to mean that all no- wake zone requests would require public notice and publication in the Charlotte Observer of a public hearing on any petitions received from the public for assistance in making application to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.

Commissioner Bentley asked whether the County would provide assistance to someone making a request.

County Manager Diorio explained that part of the application process was the inclusion of a resolution from the Board of County Commissioners documenting that a public hearing was held, which would be a form of assistance.

Chairman Fuller asked for clarity with respect to who would make the application to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. County Manager Diorio said the County would make the application, per the request of a petitioner(s). County Manager Diorio said the internal process had not been worked out, but once completed, the matter would be brought to the Board for consideration.

Commissioner Fuller asked was it correct that a petitioner(s) can’t make direct application to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. County Manager Diorio said that was her understanding.

Commissioner Cotham noted for staff’s awareness that recently she received calls regarding trash on the lake.

Commissioner James asked for clarity regarding Gaston County’s withdrawal from the Marine Commission. Commissioner James said he understood there were differences of opinion between Mecklenburg County and Gaston County with respect to what the lake should be used for, development around the lake, etc.

Commissioner James said he wanted to make sure that since there would no longer be a Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission as of June 30, 2014, that nothing would occur on the lake that would negatively impact Mecklenburg County, especially in light of Mountain Island Lake being a source of drinking water.

Mr. Rozzelle said Mountain Island Lake would continue to be protected. He said there was good communication with staff in Mt. Holly and Gaston County that control the jurisdiction on the west side of the lake. He said staff would be made aware of anything that might take place as it related to the lake and would be involved. He didn’t foresee that as being a problem.

County Attorney Bethune clarified that the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission didn’t have the ability to put in zoning or land use regulations along the shoreline.

County Manager Diorio said her take on what brought about Gaston County’s withdrawal was that the Gaston County side wanted the least amount of regulation possible on the lake and on the Mecklenburg County side there was more interest in regulating things around no-wake zones for the protection of people’s personal property. She said she believed it was a “philosophical” difference that the members on the Marine Commission could not “get pass.”

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to establish, for the Board’s consideration, a procedure to process future applications for no-wake zones that would require that public notice be given by publication of a notice in The 10

APRIL 15, 2014 Charlotte Observer of a public hearing on any petitions received from the public for assistance in making application to the Wildlife Resources Commission for new no-wake zones or other rules for Mountain Island Lake. The process would be managed by the Water and Land Resources Division of LUESA. Any resources required to implement the process would be included in the FY 2015 recommended budget for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

(14-1772) MECKLINK TRANSITION UPDATE

The Board received an update on the MeckLINK Transition from Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster. The following was noted:

 Recruitment for appointees to the Cardinal Innovations Community Oversight Board has begun.  A notice regarding the acceptance of applications was placed in the Charlotte Observer and posted on the County’s website.  Assistant County Manager Lancaster will attend an upcoming Consumer and Family Advisory Committee meeting to share application information with them as well.  Hopefully appointments can be made at the Board’s May 13, 2014 Budget/Public Policy workshop, which would allow the Community Oversight Board Chairman to attend the next meeting of Cardinal Innovations Governing Board on May 16 & 17, 2014.  The first Community Oversight Board meeting and orientation is being planned for June.  The Community Oversight Board will have five members; three of the five will be appointed by the Board from an applicant pool; the remaining two members are for a Board representative or designee and the chair or designee of the Mecklenburg County Consumer and Family Advisory Committee.  The three Board appointments consist of two vacancies for a Cardinal Innovations consumer or a family member; and one vacancy for a community stakeholder (which can’t be a provider in the community).  The focus of the Community Advisory Board is to ensure strong provider network, high quality services, and that Mecklenburg County consumers’ needs were met.  The Community Oversight Board is advisory to the Cardinal Innovations Governing Board and takes no formal action.  The Community Oversight Board will provide monitoring and recommendations to the Cardinal Innovations Governing Board based on the local view it takes.

Comments

Chairman Fuller addressed appointments to be made by the full Board, including the appointment of a Board representative on Cardinal Innovations Governing Board. He asked Board members give thought as to which member of the Board they would want to appoint to serve on the Board’s behalf.

It was noted that it would be a three-year term and if a sitting Commissioner was in a three-year term and rolled off the Board, then another Commissioner would be selected to fill that slot and would also begin a three-year term. Cardinal Innovations Governing Board meets nine times a year in Chapel Hill, NC. The meetings are held on Friday and Saturday. Board members receive a stipend of $50 for attending the two-day meeting session. Cardinal Innovations incurs travel expenses and provide meals at the meetings.

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Chairman Fuller said he inquired of Cardinal Innovations what needs they had on their Board and the response was persons with health related experience, insurance industry experience, or finance related experience. He said the governing board’s responsibility was for policy related matters, so they were looking for business/policy type individuals.

Commissioner Leake asked would this be the final report regarding the transition of MeckLINK. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said the County was still in the midst of close-out procedures, which could last up to six months, particularly as it related to the financial piece of the former operation. Thus, periodic updates may be necessary.

Commissioner James acknowledged receipt of an email regarding Cardinal Innovations opening up a new facility.

County Manager Diorio said the facility being opened by Cardinal Innovations was their Community Operations Center to be located on South Tryon Street.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

(14-1739) DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

The Board received as information monthly departmental reports for March 2014.

A copy of the reports is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1756) FEATURE DEPARTMENT: PROVIDED SERVICES ORGANIZATION

The Board received a presentation on the Provided Services Organization. Connie Mele, Director of Provided Services Organization gave the report.

The following was covered:  Children Developmental Services  Significant Collaborations  Trauma & Justice Partnerships  Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Leake asked were there other Jail programs for specific groups of people other than the Latino program. The response was no. Director Mele said there were programs for men, women, & the Latino program. She said staff was limited in what programs could be provided because of space limitations within the jail. Director Mele said part of the reasoning behind developing the Latino program was because of the language barrier. She said bilingual staff was hired so that the program could be presented. Director Mele said in all of their programs there were things related to cultural issues because that played a part in a person being successful in their recovery.

APRIL 15, 2014 Commissioner Leake requested the number and gender of those participating in the jail program.

Commissioner Leake asked about children with substance abuse problems, particularly alcohol. Director Mele acknowledged this was an issue. She said there were prevention, as well as, treatment programs aimed at children but that a lot of those programs no longer existed because of funding issues, particularly around 2008-2009. She said school counselors could refer children to programs that still existed.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked for clarity regarding the change in the term substance abuse to substance abuse disorder, which was addressed.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked whether the work performed by the Crisis Intervention Teams and the Mobile Crisis Unit the same. Director Mele described how the process worked. She said the police officer typically arrived at the scene first and might call the Mobile Crisis Unit to come in and assist.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the results of having the Crisis Intervention Teams involved, which was addressed.

Commissioner Dunlap asked whether the community drug survey that use to take place still being done. Director Mele said the survey was done by the Drug Education Center, now called Carolinas Prevention Services, and that she believed one was done a couple of years ago. She said the agency was having financial issues and having to look at the services they were providing, so she’s not sure if they’ll do another one or not.

Director Mele said the community drug survey was a valuable tool and one that should be continued if possible, even if it’s done by a different agency.

Commissioner Dunlap asked about services provided to children and recommendations for those children going forward with respect to their entry into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which was addressed.

Commissioner Cotham commented on cases of domestic violence where the female obtained a 50C type of restraining order, when there was a problem of abuse but there’s no relationship with the individual.

Commissioner Cotham said women who have a 50C restraining order often weren’t able to access services available for domestic violence victims, versus women who had a 50B, when there was a problem of abuse and there was a relationship with the individual.

Commissioner Cotham asked Director Mele to keep this in mind going forward because all victims of domestic violence should be able to access services regardless of the type of restraining order they might have.

Commissioner Cotham commented on how substance abuse and mental health issues affected not only the involved individual but their family as well. She said these types of problems don’t discriminate and that they existed all over the community. She thanked Director Mele for the work that she and her staff did and noted that it was very critical.

Chairman Fuller thanked Director Mele for the report.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

APRIL 15, 2014 STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1748) LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

Brian Francis, Public Affairs Officer presented the Board’s proposed 2014 state legislative agenda and federal action plan.

A copy of the proposed 2014 state legislative agenda and federal action plan is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

The Board took the following actions with respect to the 2014 State Legislative Agenda and Federal Action Plan.

1) Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-1 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioner James voting no, to add the following to Mecklenburg County’s 2014 State Legislative Agenda:

Education  Support legislation that provides all public school teachers with an increase in base pay.

At the request of the Chairman, Board members were asked to indicate their support or non-support of the items below.

2) The Board voted by unanimous consent with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to do the following with respect to Mecklenburg County’s 2014 Federal Action Plan and urge the Congressional Delegation to follow these Guiding Principles:

 Support legislation that grants counties greater flexibility  Support legislation that provides funding to counties  Oppose legislation that removes authority from counties  Oppose legislation that creates unfunded mandates or directly or indirectly shifts costs to counties

3) The Board voted by unanimous consent with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to include the following in Mecklenburg County’s 2014 Federal Action Plan with respect to ways to apply the Guiding Principles:

Job Creation and Economic Growth  Maintain tax-exempt municipal bonds ($38.9 million-estimated cost to Mecklenburg County if tax- exempt status were repealed (2012)

3) The Board voted 6-3 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, and Commissioners Bentley, James, and Ridenhour voting no, to include the following in Mecklenburg County’s 2014 Federal Action Plan with respect to ways to apply the Guiding Principles:

Job Creation and Economic Growth  Protect county revenues including remote sales tax collection

APRIL 15, 2014 4) The Board voted by unanimous consent on each of the items below with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to include the following in Mecklenburg County’s 2014 Federal Action Plan with respect to ways to apply the Guiding Principles:

Natural Resources  Support federal partnership in rehabilitating and constructing urban parks and greenways  Support federal partnership in stream restoration and flood mitigation

Health and Human Services  Provide flexibility and funding to county governments in the administration of health and human service programs

Mecklenburg County’s 2014 State Legislative Agenda:

5) The Board voted by unanimous consent with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to do the following with respect to Mecklenburg County’s 2014 State Legislative Agenda:

Mecklenburg County urges its Delegation to follow these Guiding Principles:  Support legislation that grants counties greater flexibility  Support legislation that provides funding to counties  Oppose legislation that removes authority from counties  Oppose legislation that creates unfunded mandates or directly or indirectly shifts costs to counties

6) The Board voted 5-4 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes and Commissioners Bentley, Dunlap, James, and Ridenhour voting no, to include the following in Mecklenburg County’s 2014 State Legislative Agenda:

Natural Resources  Support legislation allowing greater flexibility in the use of storm water fees (Carry over, H573)

7) The Board voted 8-1 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioner Dunlap voting no, to include the following in Mecklenburg County’s 2014 State Legislative Agenda:

Protect Children  Create an additional aggravating factor for violent crimes knowingly committed in the presence of minors. (budget impact)

8) The Board voted by unanimous consent on each of the items listed below with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to include the following in Mecklenburg County’s 2014 State Legislative Agenda:

Avoid Cost Shifts  Ensure 911 funds for secondary PSAPs  Revise the Medicaid plan to insure full funding for providers when treating dual eligible Medicaid/Medicare recipients (budget impact)  Reinstate tax credits for the donation of land to local government for conservation

APRIL 15, 2014

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS - NONE

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1730) BUDGET AMENDMENT - DSS (REVENUE INCREASE/DECREASE)

Recognize, receive and appropriate additional Medicaid revenue of $230,481 in the Economic Services Division (DSS); and

Amend the DSS budget due to a reduction from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety JCPC Program of $120,466 in the Youth and Family Services Division (DSS).

(14-1736) PROCLAMATION - CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH

Adopt a proclamation designating April 2014 as “Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention” month in Mecklenburg County.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1737) EASEMENT DONATION - TOBY CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a temporary construction easement on Tax Parcel 049-251-12 (±1,773 square feet) for future access trail construction for Toby Creek Greenway from Target Corporation.

(14-1744) LAND ACQUISITION - HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM

Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Adam and Gina Prestia, owners of property at 2223 Jennie Linn Drive (Tax Parcel 099-062-12) for $35,000.00 as part of the County’s Hazard Mitigation Program.

(14-1745) LEASE AGREEMENTS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute three (3) one year lease renewals for office space for the Health Department's Pregnancy Care Management, Care Coordination for Children, and HIV Case Management programs at several Carolinas HealthCare System facilities.

(14-1747) LAND DONATION - SIX MILE CREEK GREENWAY

APRIL 15, 2014 Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 229-373-75 (±5.911 acres) for future construction for Six Mile Creek Greenway from Ardrey Woods Homeowners Association, Inc.

(14-1752) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held April 1, 2014

(14-1753) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $43,499.17 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1754) REVALUATION REVIEW RESOLUTION REGARDING PROPERTY TAX COMMISSION CASES

Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners April 2014 Resolution Regarding Certain Property Tax Commission Cases.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1769) GRANT APPLICATION--GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMMISSION (CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES)

Approve the submission of a formal grant application for funding in the amount of $135,000 from the Governor's Crime Commission; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate such funds.

Note: The requested funding will allow Mecklenburg County Criminal Justice Services to partner with Race Matters for Juvenile Justice to conduct a total of fifteen workshops with the capacity to train more than 1,350 justice stakeholders. The training will consist of three modules that will 1) examine explicit and implicit bias, 2) explore disparity in systems and institutions, and 3) provide tools for redesigning organizational culture with a view towards equity.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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Commissioner James left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

Commissioner Clarke left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1720) DONATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND AMENITIES FOR LINCOLN HEIGHTS PARK

APRIL 15, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate approximately $200,000 in donations from various corporations, manufacturers and associations in the form of playground equipment, ground surfacing, and significantly reduced prices for picnic shelters.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1725) DONATION TO PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S PARALYMPIC SPORTS CLUB- METROLINA

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate a $10,000 donation to Park and Recreation Department’s Paralympic Sports Club - Metrolina from Mark Oil as part of BP Oil’s Fueling Communities initiative involving residents with physical and visual disabilities in sports and physical activity.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: The $10,000 donation from Mark Oil as part of BP Oil’s Fueling Communities initiative is earmarked to be used to enhance the ability of the Paralympic Sports Club - Metrolina to provide programs to community members.

(14-1726) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES POSITIONS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize seven positions in Department of Social Services Mail Room: Administrative Assistant II (annual market rate $35,050).

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Clarke returned to the dais.

(14-1727) BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REVENUE INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate additional revenue of $17,361 from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Epidemiology/Communicable Disease Branch for the Care and Prevention in the United States (CAPUS) Safe Spaces.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: CAPUS Safe Spaces services would be provided by a community-based organization to provide information, education, and linkage to care for minority men who are newly or previously diagnosed with HIV and are currently out of care, for the purpose of achieving viral suppression.

APRIL 15, 2014 (14-1738) GRANT APPLICATION - HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROVED COMMUNITY DESIGN

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the submission of a grant application for up to $500,000 over three years to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds; and approve the carry forward of any unspent funds.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Health Director Dr. Plescia addressed this item.

Note: Through this grant the Health Department will be guided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to utilize a best practice model and supporting tools and expertise in guiding community planning framework to expand the consideration of impact on health to planning decisions.

ADJOURNMENT

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

MAY 7, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioner Clarke was absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1763, 14-1774, 14-1775, 14-1782, 14-1783, 14-1787, 14-1788 and 14-1796 to be removed from consent and voted upon separately.

Commissioner Clarke entered the meeting.

(14-1803) STAFF BRIEFINGS – PAYROLL PROCESS UPDATE

The Board received a payroll process update from County Manager Diorio. The following was noted:

 Effective October 1, 2014 all employees would be required to clock in their arrival time, lunch period and departure time.  Exempt employees will only be required to clock in their arrival time.  The appropriate policies and procedures regarding this new process for capturing work hours was being developed.  Implementation would require that one pay period be moved back one week. This would occur in September.  County Manager Diorio explained how the current pay period worked.  In September employees would get paid on September 5 and 26 instead of September 5 and 19. 1

MAY 7, 2014  Employees would have to wait three weeks to get paid instead of two weeks.  In order to assist employees in managing for that extra week, employees would be allowed to use benefit time by cashing out a week of sick or vacation time, which would give them one extra week of pay.  This would be sick or vacation time already earned by the employee  The County at some point would have to pay out this time anyway.  It would be paid by using accrued salary dollars and would not be budgeted for.  If every employee cashed out a week of benefit time for those forty hours, it would amount to $6.7 million.  Employees would still receive 26 paychecks over the course of the year.  A very extensive communication plan would be available.  Training would also occur.  The County is implementing this new system for more efficient recordkeeping and a more efficient approval process of employee work hours.  It would increase accountability and reduce the risk of problems with payroll and requiring payroll staff to work around the clock to resolve issues.  Some of the challenges would be that employees won’t like having to clock in and out.  This would be a big cultural change for employees.

Comments

Commissioner Cotham said this new process would also be a good safety and security measure for employees, because if there was an instance where an employee was expected for work and didn’t show up, that it could mean the employee was experiencing some type of problem and unable to contact anyone. She suggested that staff may want make employees aware of this point.

(14-1689, 14-1764, 14-1799) CLOSED SESSION – BUSINESS LOCATION AND EXPANSION, CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND LAND ACQUISITION

Prior to going into Closed Session County Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matters to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcel #013-032-23.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Business Location and Expansion, Consult with Attorney and Land Acquisition.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:24 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:07 p.m.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Ridenhour, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed. 2

MAY 7, 2014

AWARDS/RECOGNITION - NONE

(14-1765) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting and addressed the importance and value of teachers:

Sonya Gilberty, CJ Lowe, Courtney Gilberty, , Spencer Heath, Gregory Getchell ,Jennifer Dean, Vesna Pauler, Samantha Montgomery, Bill Farley, Eryka Vickers, Mary Beth Friarson, Layla Stanley, Hamilton Cort, Lance Kanter, Nicole Mackey, Adrian Taylor, Liliet Council, and Roseann Forbes.

Haley Kim was introduced by her teacher, Gretchen Pistorio who announced that Haley was NC’s Doodle for Google Winner. Haley is a third grade student at Providence Spring Elementary. The contest topic was “If you could invent something to make the world a better place to be, what would it be?” Haley’s idea was a Space Traveling Tunnel that could go from one place to another “very fast.”

(14-1779) APPOINTMENTS

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to accept the Board’s Ad Hoc Appointment Committee’s recommendation and appoint Michelle Buckley, Ken Hammond, Eugene Poore and Nobie Thrasher to the Board of Equalization and Review. Michelle Buckley, Ken Hammond and Eugene Poore for three-year terms expiring April 16, 2017 and Nobie Thrasher to fill an unexpired term expiring April 16, 2016.

They replace Robert Flowe, Unithia McGruder, Lee Robinette and Tommy Teague.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORY BOARD

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board:

Bakari Burton None John Murphy None Glenda Spann-Hinnant Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Glenda Spann-Hinnant to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term expiring April 30, 2015.

She replaces Rosalind Smith.

MAY 7, 2014

JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council:

Renee Barfield None Heston Blake None Stephanie Carter-Tyson None Shalonda Gallman Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Ryon Smalls None Paul Strickland Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Shalonda Gallman to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2016 and Paul Strickland to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2014, both as General Public representatives.

They replace Stephanie Carter-Tyson and Emmett Tankersley.

SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ADVISORY BOARD

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board:

Mitchell Abdullah None Travis Bucholtz None Trymaine Gaither None James Guin None Eleanor McIntire None Michael Minnix None Sasha Tomaszycki Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, James, and Ridenhour Rico Wagner Commissioners Leake, Fuller and Ratliff

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Sasha Tomaszycki to the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2015.

She replaces George McAllister.

Commissioners Ridenhour and Ratliff left the dais and were away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1780) WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James and Leake voting yes, to appoint Henry Antshel to the Waste Management Advisory Board as recommended by Charlotte City Council, per action taken on April 14, 2014, to fill an unexpired term effective immediately and expiring September 21, 2016. 4

MAY 7, 2014

(14-1819) CARDINAL INNOVATIONS COMMUNITY OVERSIGHT BOARD

Commissioner Bentley nominated all applicants, except for Dammeon Chisholm who was not eligible to be considered because he’s a provider, for appointment consideration to the Cardinal Innovations Community Oversight Board: Beverly Corpening, Dorothy Davis, Sonja Goodwin, Susan Nolan and Deborah Page.

Note: An appointment will occur following interviews of the above nominees by an ad hoc committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman. Per Board policy, persons seeking appointment to the Cardinal Innovations Community Oversight Board must undergo an interview process. Appointments are scheduled to occur on April 13, 2014.

Note: Commissioner Leake volunteered to serve on the Ad Hoc Appointment Committee.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

(14-1777) STREET NAME CHANGE -- CHANGE A PORTION OF EXISTING TROJAN DRIVE TO OUTLETS BOULEVARD

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James and Leake voting yes, to open a public hearing to hear citizen’s comments on the proposed renaming of a section of existing Trojan Drive to Outlets Boulevard.

No one appeared to speak.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James and Leake voting yes, to close the public hearing on the proposed renaming of a section of existing Trojan Drive to Outlets Boulevard and approve the renaming of a section of Trojan Drive to Outlets Boulevard.

(14-1794) VERTEX (CHARLOTTE CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL) TEFRA HEARING

Motion was made by Commissioner Karen Bentley, seconded by Commissioner George Dunlap and carried 7- 0, with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James and Leake voting yes to open the Vertex TEFRA public hearing.

Note: Commissioners Ratliff and Ridenhour were present but away from the dais at the time of the vote.

WHEREAS, at 7:48 P.M., the Chairman announced that the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) would proceed to hold a public hearing and would hear anyone who wished to be heard on the proposed issuance by the Public Finance Authority (the “Authority”), a unit of government and a body corporate and politic of the State of Wisconsin, of not exceeding $18,000,000 of its Charter School Revenue Bonds in one or more issuances and/or one or more series which may include both senior and subordinate bonds (the “Bonds”); 5

MAY 7, 2014 WHEREAS, the Authority will loan the proceeds of the Bonds to Vertex Non-Profit Organization, a Utah non- for-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization (the “Borrower”), and the Borrower, pursuant to the plan of finance, will use the proceeds of the loan from the Authority for the purpose of financing and refinancing, as applicable, the eligible costs of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, renovation, equipping, and/or any other capital expenditures and related expenses, as applicable, of multiple charter school educational facilities, and to fund certain costs of issuance and capitalized interest in connection therewith, to include the charter school located at 8000 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215, with the applicable facility sometimes referred to as Charlotte Choice Charter (the “Charlotte Choice Project”) within Mecklenburg County;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 66.0304(11)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, prior to their issuance, bonds issued by the Authority must be approved by the governing body or highest ranking executive or administrator of the political jurisdiction within whose boundaries a project is located, which with respect to the Charlotte Choice Project is Mecklenburg County, North Carolina;

WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Board approve the financing of the Charlotte Choice Project, and the issuance of the Bonds, a portion of which, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000, will be used for the Charlotte Choice Project, in order to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Code and the requirements of Section 4 of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the Public Finance Authority, dated as of September 28, 2010, and Section 66.0304(11)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes;

WHEREAS, on April 18, 2014, a notice of public hearing was published in the Mecklenburg Times, setting forth a general, functional description of the type and use of the facilities to be financed and refinanced, the maximum principal amount of the Bonds, the initial owner, operator or manager of the facilities and the location of the facilities, among other things;

WHEREAS, the names, address and testimony of the persons who were present and who offered comments on the proposed issuance of the Bonds or who responded in writing to the notice of public hearing are as follows: [None]

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Board inquired elsewhere in and around the meeting room to determine whether there were any other persons who wished to speak at the public hearing and the Chairman of the Board determined that no other persons who wished to speak at the public hearing were found; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the above-described public hearing and this resolution is to satisfy the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in order to qualify the interest on the Bonds for exclusion from the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code;

Note: Commissioners Ratliff and Ridenhour returned to the dais.

After the Board had heard all persons who had requested to be heard, Commissioner Vilma Leake moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Karen Bentley and was adopted 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes.

Note: Commissioner Cotham was present but away from the dais at the time of the vote.

Commissioner Vilma Leake introduced the following resolution, a copy of which had been distributed to each Commissioner and the title of which appeared on the agenda:

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000 OF THE PUBLIC FINANCE 6

MAY 7, 2014 AUTHORITY CHARTER SCHOOL REVENUE BONDS TO FINANCE OR REFINANCE CERTAIN COSTS OF VARIOUS PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF VERTEX NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG, NORTH CAROLINA:

Section 1. For the sole purpose of qualifying the interest on the Bonds for exclusion from the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code, the Board hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority for the purpose of providing funds to finance and refinance multiple charter school facilities including the Charlotte Choice Project, provided that in no event shall Mecklenburg County, the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision thereof be liable for such Bonds nor shall the Bonds constitute a debt of Mecklenburg County, the State of North Carolina or any political subdivision thereof. It is the purpose and intent of the Board that this resolution constitute approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the applicable elected representative of the Project Jurisdiction for the Charlotte Choice Project, which is the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Charlotte Choice Project is located, in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 66.0304(11(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes and Section 4 of the Joint Exercise Agreement.

Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

Commissioner Karen Bentley seconded the motion and the motion was adopted by the following vote:

AYES: Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, George Dunlap, Trevor M. Fuller, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff, and Matthew Ridenhour

NAYS: None

Note: Commissioner Cotham was present but away from the dais at the time of the vote.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

(14-1778) 2013 MECKLENBURG COUNTY CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION AND PROTECTION TEAM ANNUAL REPORT – ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA

Commissioner Cotham returned to the dais.

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio shared the following as part of her Manager’s Report:

 As an FYI, funding for Behavioral Health for FY15 was almost at the completion of being analyzed and would be brought to the Board at the May 20, 2014 meeting.  Thanks was expressed to all nurses employed by Mecklenburg County in recognition of National Nurses Week.

MAY 7, 2014 (14-1801) CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE

The Board received an update on the ongoing efforts by the County to enhance Land Use & Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) - Code Enforcement's customer service and permitting and inspection process.

Leslie Johnson, Assistant County Manager and Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi, LUESA Director gave the update.

The following was covered:

 Commitments  Independent Review of process  Alternative Scheduling Options  Customer Service Center  Quality Control Process  Redesign Website  City/County Task Team  Customer Service Survey

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board

Comments

Commissioner Clarke said there was a semantics problem with the term Code Enforcement. Commissioner Clarke said there were a lot of folks who thought this was referring to the City of Charlotte’s housing code. He asked staff make sure folks were clear on what it was the County was doing.

County Attorney Bethune said it also needed to be made clear, that the building code was determined by the State and not by local government. County Attorney Bethune said what the County was referring to was the implementation of the building code, i.e. how plans were reviewed to make sure they were code compliant and looking at buildings when being constructed to make sure they’re being built in compliance with the building code. He said the County dealt with the processes.

Commissioner Leake asked about the status of the survey conducted by Customer Service Solutions. Assistant County Manager Johnson said the results were forthcoming.

Commissioner Cotham asked about employee response to the review process, which was addressed by Director Gujjarlapudi. He also addressed the Customer Service survey process.

Commissioner Cotham said she would like to be informed of the Building Development Commission meetings.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the City/County Task Team that would be used, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller asked about the rationale for using the same consultant as the City of Charlotte to conduct the independent audit process. Assistant County Manager Johnson addressed the question. It was noted that it made sense to use the same consultant since some of the issues raised dealt with transgression between the city and county systems with respect to this area.

MAY 7, 2014 Chairman Fuller said consideration should perhaps be given to determining what the appropriate division of responsibility was between the City of Charlotte and the County, or should one entity be responsible for the entire process.

Chairman Fuller asked whether having the same consultant helped to answer the question of whether there should be one entity responsible for the entire process or did it inhibit that consideration from taking place. Director Gujjarlapudi said the consultant would provide three recommendations: 1) recommendations that dealt only with the County’s process, 2) recommendations that dealt only with the City of Charlotte’s process, and 3) recommendations with respect to those city and county areas that touch and what could be done to improve those areas.

County Manage Diorio said the question posed by Chairman Fuller had not been specifically asked of the independent reviewer/consultant, but that it would not prohibit them from providing input on those issues.

County Attorney Bethune said it should be kept in mind that the County interacts with the Towns, as well as, with the City of Charlotte.

Chairman Fuller asked whether the matter of there being the possibility of vulnerability for improper review processes to occur being looked at. Assistant County Manager Johnson said that was not part of the scope of work being embarked upon.

County Manager Diorio said perhaps what Chairman Fuller was speaking to was more of an issue of culture, more so then around process. She said perhaps “culture” could be something that Customer Service Solutions could take a look at to make sure the County didn’t have a culture that would allow undue influence.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS – NONE

Commissioner James left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS – NONE

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1815) CARDINAL INNOVATIONS GOVERNING BOARD & OVERSIGHT BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appoint Commissioner Dunlap to serve as the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners' representative on Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions Governing Board.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appoint Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster to serve as the Board's designee on the Cardinal Innovations Community Oversight Board and Gina Robbins, Chair of the local Consumer and Family Advisory Committee to serve as the local Consumer and Family Advisory Committee representative for three-year terms.

MAY 7, 2014 (14-1799) CLOSED SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

A) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of Tax Parcel #013-032-23 (+/- 13.19 acres) from Harold R. Alligood and Jane B. Alligood in the Extra-territorial jurisdiction of the Town of Huntersville for expansion of Auten Nature Preserve in the purchase amount of $190,000.

B) Appropriate $10,000 for demolition of a mobile home and debris clean-up of the property after closing from Fiscal Year 2014 Land Acquisition funding.

C) Designate the parcels referenced above as Nature Preserve in accordance with the 2008 Nature Preserve Master Plan (a component of the 2008 Park and Recreation 10-year Master Plan).

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1718) PROCLAMATION -- INTERNATIONAL INTERNAL AUDIT AWARENESS MONTH

Adopt a Proclamation declaring May 2014 as International Internal Audit Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1766) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held April 15, 2014 and Closed Session held April 1, 2014.

(14-1781) CONSERVATION DECLARATION ON COUNTY PROPERTY FOR MCDOWELL CREEK RESTORATION BIRKDALE TO GILEAD

Authorize the County Manager to execute a Conservation Declarations on the following County properties for mitigation credit for McDowell Creek Restoration Project. Tax Parcels: 00907660, 00926298, 00926299, 00926198, 00904103A, 00904105A, 00926199, 00926194, 00918398, 00918399, 00918396, 00906119, 00905104, 01509104, 01509114, 01509113, 01509107, 01539198.

(14-1784) LAND DONATION -- LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of Tax Parcel 221-093-97 (±2.387) on Little Sugar Creek from Portrait Homes, Inc.

MAY 7, 2014 Note: Through the subdivision development approval process, the developer agreed to donate a portion of their property to the County to be included in the greenway system.

(14-1785) PURCHASE AGREEMENT -- E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM AND SERVICES

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a five-year contract with Periscope Holdings, LLC for an Enterprise e-Procurement system and Maintenance and Support services.

(14-1786) LAND DONATION -- MCALPINE CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of portions of Tax Parcels 193-425-50 (±2.38) and 193-423-97 (±4.44) on McAlpine Creek from the Callaway Plantation Homeowners’ Association.

Note: Through the subdivision development approval process, the developer agreed to donate a portion of their property to the County to be included in the greenway system.

(14-1789) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- LUESA-AIR QUALITY

Recognize, receive and appropriate a net increase of $10,000 from N.C. Fuel Tax revenue to supplement the EPA Near-Road Monitoring grant; and authorize the carry-forward of any unspent funds to subsequent years until completion of the project.

(14-1790) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- STORM WATER FEE FOR THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND TOWN OF DAVIDSON MINOR SYSTEM RATES

Set a public hearing on May 20, 2014 at 6:30 pm on proposed changes in the Minor System component of the City of Charlotte and Town of Davidson storm water fees.

(14-1792) LAND ACQUISITION -- HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM

Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Douglas & Karen Deaton, owners of property at 3139 Dunlavin Way (Tax Parcel 093-134-16) for $161,000; and authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Departments to utilize the structure for training exercises.

(14-1795) LAND ACQUISITION -- HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM

Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Douglas J. Faulkner, owner of property at 8031 Gilead Road (Tax Parcel 009-051-04) for $18,800; and authorize the Huntersville Fire Department to utilize the structure for training exercises.

(14-1797) TAX REFUNDS

MAY 7, 2014 Approve refunds in the amount of $8,220.73 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

Approve refunds in the amount of $254,502.19 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1808) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

Receive a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews; and

Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners May 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries;

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 2014 RESOLUTION CHANGING ABSTRACTS AND AUTHORIZING REFUNDS AND TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SESSION LAW 2013-362

WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 105-286, Mecklenburg County conducted a Reappraisal of all real property effective January 1, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Mecklenburg County retained Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. to complete a review by neighborhood of the values of all parcels of real property in Mecklenburg County and to report its recommended values to the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with the requirements of Session Law 2013-362; and

WHEREAS, Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. has completed its review of those neighborhoods set forth on the attached Exhibits and has recommended to the Board that the respective value set forth for each parcel identified in these Exhibits is the true value of each respective parcel as of January 1 for the year set forth in the Exhibits; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners as follows:

1. The value recommended by Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for each of the respective parcels identified in Exhibit 1 is accepted by the Board as the true value for each respective parcel as of January 1, 2011 (hereinafter the “2011 Board Accepted Value”); and

2. The value recommended by Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for each of the respective parcels identified in Exhibit 2 is accepted by the Board as the true value for each respective parcel as of January 1, 2012 (hereinafter the “2012 Board Accepted Value”); and

MAY 7, 2014 3. The value recommended by Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for each of the respective parcels identified in Exhibit 3 is accepted by the Board as the true value for each respective parcel as of January 1, 2013 (hereinafter the “2013 Board Accepted Value”); and

4. The value recommended by Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for each of the respective parcels identified in Exhibit 4 is accepted by the Board as the true value for each respective parcel as of January 1, 2014 (hereinafter the “2014 Board Accepted Value”), subject to any additional changes that may be made pursuant to G.S. 105-287; and

5. The Assessor is directed to change the abstracts and tax records of each parcel set forth on these Exhibits to the extent necessary to reflect the values accepted by the Board for each respective year. The 2014 Board Accepted Value applies for each subsequent tax year until the next general reappraisal for real property is performed by the County pursuant to G.S. 105-286, unless the 2014 Board Adjusted Value is changed in accordance with G.S. 105-287; and

6. After the changes to the abstracts and tax records have been made as set forth above, refunds of taxes plus interest shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Session Law 2013-362 for those parcels that had a previously overstated value and for which there has been an overpayment of taxes; and

7. After the changes to the abstracts and tax records have been made as set forth above, additional taxes shall be levied on those parcels that had a previously understated value, and the additional taxes shall be treated as taxes on discovered property pursuant to G.S. 105-312, except that the discovery penalties set forth in subsection (h) of G.S. 105-312 shall not apply; and

8. Notwithstanding the above, refunds of taxes or levy of additional taxes shall not be made with respect to any parcel until all appeal rights have been exhausted.

and

Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners May 2014 Resolution Regarding Certain Property Tax Commission Cases.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MAY 2014 RESOLUTION REGARDING CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX COMMISSION CASES

WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 105-286, Mecklenburg County conducted a Reappraisal of all real property effective January 1, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. is also reviewing the values of those parcels for which there are appeals pending before the North Carolina Property Tax Commission; and

WHEREAS, Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. has reviewed the values of those parcels set forth on the attached Exhibit and has recommended to the Board that the respective value set forth for each parcel identified in this Exhibit is the true value 13

MAY 7, 2014 of each respective parcel as of January 1, 2011; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners as follows:

1. The values recommended by Pearson’s Appraisal Service, Inc. for each of the respective parcels identified in Exhibit 1 are accepted by the Board as the true value for each respective parcel as of January 1, 2011; and

2. The Assessor is directed to change the abstracts and tax records of each parcel set forth on this Exhibit to the extent necessary to reflect the values accepted by the Board; and

3. After the changes to the abstracts and tax records have been made as set forth above, refunds of taxes plus interest shall be made in accordance with the requirements of Session Law 2013-362 for those parcels that had a previously overstated value and for which there has been an overpayment of taxes; and

4. After the changes to the abstracts and tax records have been made as set forth above, additional taxes shall be levied on those parcels that had a previously understated value, and the additional taxes shall be treated as taxes on discovered property pursuant to G.S. 105-312, except that the discovery penalties set forth in subsection (h) of G.S. 105-312 shall not apply; and

5. Notwithstanding the above, refunds of taxes or levy of additional taxes shall not be made with respect to any parcel until all appeal rights have been exhausted.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Resolutions recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Documents # _____ and _____.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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(14-1763) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- PROVIDED SERVICES ORGANIZATION (PSO) (REVENUE DECREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve a budget amendment to reduce Medicaid Revenue in Children's Developmental Services (CDS) in the amount of $483,361.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1774) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- DSS (REVENUE INCREASE)

MAY 7, 2014 Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: The funds will be used to contract with a family partner agency to expand community support services and resources and provide follow-up home visits for child welfare families.

(14-1775) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES (REVENUE DECREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve a budget amendment to reduce funding for fees from the North Carolina Council for Women/Domestic Violence Commission in the amount of $13,317 for the Divorced Filing Fee grant.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1782) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SELECTION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt Resolution Approving Landscape Architecture and Engineering Firms for Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects and authorize the County Manager to negotiate fees and execute contracts with firms to complete the design of the Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Park and Recreation CIP Projects.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION APPROVING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2018 MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION CIP PROJECTS

WHEREAS, the County needs to create a pool of qualified architectural firms to work on Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation CIP Projects (“Projects” and if only one, a “Project”), with the selection of the firms for the specific Project based on the type of the Project and the firm’s expertise and experience; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was distributed February 20, 2014 to local firms and others who might be qualified for these Projects following NC General Statute 143-64.31, which prescribes the qualifications-based selection process; and

WHEREAS, based on the information selected by the firms that submitted proposals, the County’s Selection Committee recommended the following firms to be included in the pool of qualified firms for these Projects:

Selected Firms Bloc Design 15

MAY 7, 2014 Bulla Smith Design Engineering, PA CLH Design ColeJenest & Stone DPR Henson and Foley Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. LandDesign Landworks Design Group, PA Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Lose & Associates OBS Landscape Architects Site Solutions Stantec Stewart URS Corporation Wirth & Associates WoolpertDesign

Now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the recommended firms listed above are selected as the architectural firms qualified to provide services for the Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation CIP Projects, and the County Manager is authorized to negotiate fees for these services at a fair and reasonable fee with the best qualified recommended firm or firms for each Project, and enter into contracts with firms on this list for these Projects. In the event negotiations with any of the recommended firms are unsuccessful, the County Manager is authorized to negotiate fees for these services at a fair and reasonable fee and enter into contracts with any of the other firms on this list.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______document # ______.

(14-1783) BUDGET AMENDMENT - DSS (REVENUE INCREASE/DECREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to amend the Department of Social Services (DSS) FY14 Budget to recognize, receive and appropriate additional energy revenue and reduce the Low Income Energy Assistance Program budget in accordance with services provided

A. Crisis Intervention Payment (CIP): increase federal revenue $194,777 B. Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP): decrease federal revenue $3,130,801 C. Low Income Energy Assistance & Crisis Intervention Payments Administration (LIEAP/CIP): increase federal revenue $31,613

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1787) LAND ACQUISITION -- REID PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

MAY 7, 2014

1) 145-172-08 (0.224 acres) owned by Sol Thomas Brown as well as, 2) 145-172-06 (0.77 acres), 3) 145-173-09 (0.078 acres), 4) 145-186-05 (0.075 acres), 5) 145-173-12 (0.16 acres), and 6) 145-186-03 (0.085 acres) which are all owned by Western Properties, Inc.

NOTE: Acquisition of these properties will allow for the more complete development of Reid Park Neighborhood Park, which is currently in the planning phase and is an approved Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Improvement Project. These acquisitions are consistent with the 2008 Parks Master Plan to provide more neighborhood parks.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1788) PROCLAMATION -- OLDER AMERICANS MONTH

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Cotham and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt a proclamation designating May 2014 as “Older Americans” Month in Mecklenburg County.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1796) PROCLAMATION -- FOSTER CARE AWARENESS MONTH 2014

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

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MAY 20, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioner Dunlap was absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1802, 14-1826, 14-1830, and 14-1831 to be removed from Consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1822, 14-1829) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND LAND ACQUISITION

Prior to going into Closed Session Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matters to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcels #005-032-09, 005-032-10, and 005-383-85.

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney and Land Acquisition.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:13 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:21 p.m.

MAY 20, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap was present when the Board came back into Open Session. He entered the meeting during Closed Session.

Commissioner Leake asked about the Land Acquisition Matter discussed in Closed Session regarding the Caldwell Station Creek Greenway and the proposed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement.

Commissioner Leake asked staff to comment on the other asks of the Town of Cornelius with respect to this matter.

Jacqueline McNeil with Asset and Facility Management noted the following: 1) In the future, the Town of Cornelius anticipates the realignment of Bailey Road and that the road would probably have to extend through the County’s property; and if so, the County would have to grant right-of-way to the Town of Cornelius. A condition of the interlocal agreement was that the County grant that right-of-way request at no additional cost.

2) The construction of the greenway trail was also a part of the agreement and the County would be responsible for maintaining the greenway trail. The County would need to grant an easement for the construction of the trail by the Town of Cornelius.

3) The property was located in the Town of Cornelius’ Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The Town would like to eventually annex the property into the Town.

Commissioner Leake asked whether the County would own the property. The response was yes.

Chairman Fuller asked about the possible road realignment, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the boundaries of the ETJ, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the completion timeframe for the greenway trail. The response was that the plan was to begin construction sometime in the Spring 2015.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:27 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:40 p.m.

(ADDED AGENDA ITEM)

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to add an item to the agenda regarding an alleged rape incident at Johnson C. Smith University during the renovation of the Davis House.

Commissioner Leake asked about an alleged rape of two young ladies on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University during the renovation of the Davis House, in response to inquiries received from constituents. Commissioner Leake said the constituents inquired because they were aware that the County was involved with the renovation project.

County Manager Diorio said the person accused of committing the crime was not hired by the County. County Manager Diorio said the County hired the contractor, who in turn, hired the subcontractor that hired the individual.

MAY 20, 2014 County Manager Diorio said currently there was no County policy requiring contractors to perform background checks, nor did Johnson C. Smith University have such a policy.

County Manager Diorio said she did not feel a change in policy was needed at this time, since no other incidents of this nature had been reported to the County.

Commissioner Dunlap asked whether the County was liable. County Manager Diorio said no.

County Manager Diorio said to require background checks of this nature could be costly to the County and to contractors.

County Manager Diorio said it was her understanding the incident occurred in a construction trailer in October, but the County was not made aware of it until April.

Commissioner Cotham noted that if the accuser was on the sex offender’s list, he should not have been near the school. She suggested this be checked on.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1746) CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG STORM WATER SERVICES VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

The Board recognized Volunteers involved in Protecting and Restoring Water Quality Conditions in Charlotte- Mecklenburg. Rusty Rozzelle, Water Quality Program Manager and Erin Oliverio, Volunteer Program Manager addressed the volunteer programs and introduced volunteers that were present.

Note: There are five volunteer water quality restoration programs: Adopt-A-Stream Program, Storm Drain Marking Program, Volunteer Monitoring, Big Sweep, and Creek ReLeaf.

(14-1823) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Ruth Reynolds was joined by her daughter Tammy, who has a developmental disability. Ms. Reynolds thanked the Board for its support of persons with developmental disabilities.

MAY 20, 2014 Rickey Hall, President of the Reid Park Neighborhood Association, was accompanied at the podium by Darcel Fennell, Daisy Gabriel, and Harriette Mahoney, addressed the Association’s vision for a park in the Reid Park neighborhood. Handouts were provided to the Board regarding their vision.

Pat Williams, President of Kinfolks Foundation addressed The Kinfolks Soul Food Music Festival recently held in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County. Mr. Williams expressed concern for the security requirements placed upon the Festival by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, which he felt was not necessary. He elaborated on why he felt that way. It was noted also that the additional security and other acts by the Police Department posed a financial impact on the Festival that was not anticipated. Mr. Williams said he hoped that a meeting could be held with a representative(s) from the Board to discuss this matter in more detail in hopes of addressing the experience with the appropriate officials to avoid such ocurances in the future.

Susan Lindsay addressed and invited the Board and the community to the annual Hickory Grove 4th of July Parade and festivities.

Kelly Cates addressed the needs of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School children in poverty, including those that were homeless.

A copy of the handout is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1834) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

BICYCLE COMMITTEE

The following persons were nominated appointment consideration to the Bicycle Committee:

Tyteen Humes, Darryl Parker and Kurt Robinson by Commissioner Clarke on April 15, 2014 Donald Pomeroy by Commissioner Clarke Nathaniel Morrill by Commissioner Ridenhour

Note: An appointment will occur on June 3, 2014.

STORM WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Janet Mills to the Storm Water Advisory Committee as a Residential Neighborhood representative for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2017.

Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Storm Water Advisory Committee: Roger Diedrich, Cathleen Gallagher and Chad Thomas.

Note: Appointments will occur on June 3, 2014.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD REVISED 4

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Commissioner Clarke nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Waste Management Advisory Board: Michael Bailey, Elizabeth Donovan, Melvin Jewett and John Murphy.

Note: Appointments will occur on June 3, 2014.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

(14-1825) STORM WATER FEE -- PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND THE TOWN OF DAVIDSON MINOR SYSTEM RATES

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to open a public hearing to hear comments related to a proposed increase in the City of Charlotte’s and the Town of Davidson’s storm water fees.

Note: The City of Charlotte and the Town of Davidson have proposed to increase the minor system component of the storm water fees as follows:

The City of Charlotte - Detached Single Family Properties (per month): Tier I from $5.36 to $5.52 Tier II, III and IV from $7.89 to $8.13

The City of Charlotte - Non-Single Family Properties (per month) The per acre fee will increase from $131.56 to $135.51.

The Town of Davidson - Detached Single Family Properties (per month): Tier I from $1.17 to $1.76 Tier II from $1.74 to 2.61 Tier III $2.47 to $3.71 Tier IV from $4.88 to $7.32

The Town of Davidson - Non-Single Family Properties (per month): The per acre fee will increase from $29.00 to $43.50

No one from the public appeared to speak.

Commissioners James, Dunlap and Leake spoke in opposition of storm water fees in general and addressed why.

Commissioner Clarke spoke in support of storm water fees and addressed why.

Storm Water Division Director Dave Canaan and County Attorney Bethune addressed this item, as well as, Doug Wright with the Town of Davidson.

County Attorney Bethune noted that property tax was based on the value of one’s home and the storm water fee was based on the amount of impervious area a property owner has.

Commissioner Ratliff asked what the fees were used for, which was addressed. 5

MAY 20, 2014

Chairman Fuller asked whether the County had the authority to not approve the City of Charlotte and the Towns storm water rates as requested. County Attorney Bethune said he believed the County had a contractual obligation to approve the fee rate requests, but that he would double check.

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to close the public hearing on a proposed increase in the City of Charlotte’s and the Town of Davidson’s storm water fees.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

(14-1806) MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE MARINE COMMISSION & NO WAKE ZONES

Rusty Rozzelle, Water Quality Program Manager addressed a proposed process for establishing No Wake Zones on Mountain Island Lake as a result of the dissolution of the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission effective June 30, 2014.

Note: On December 23, 2013, Gaston County issued notice of its intent to withdraw from the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission effective June 30, 2014. Session Law stipulates that in the event one of the participating counties withdraws, the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission is dissolved.

Comments

Commissioner Dunlap asked about the use of storm water fees for water quality initiatives, which was addressed.

Commissioner James asked about the number of buoys that were on Mountain Island Lake as approved by the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission and how many were there now based on the approval of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Director Rozzelle said there were five previously approved by the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission that were removed by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, because they did not meet the Commission’s criteria. Director Rozzelle said the Commission felt those five buoys were installed for reasons other than public safety.

Commissioner James asked were persons, who wanted those five buoys, aware and knew why, they were removed. Director Rozzelle said they were made aware by the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission.

Director Rozzelle said the difference going forward with respect to the placement of No Wake Zone buoys was that the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission was authorized to approve No Wake Zones, but the Board of County Commissioners were not. He said the Board’s responsibility would be to approve the submittal of applications to the NC Wildlife Marine Commission for consideration, per requests received.

Commissioner Bentley asked that extra effort be put forth to make sure that public hearing information is shared with those in the impacted area, in addition, to the normal newspaper advertisement in the Charlotte Observer.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the funding necessary for staff to embark upon this, which was addressed.

MAY 20, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the Process for Establishing No Wake Zones on Mountain Island Lake as presented by staff.

A copy of the process is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1836) DEBT POLICY

Finance Director Wanda Reeves addressed a proposed change in the Debt Policy.

Note: The proposed amendment was to change the debt service appropriation from twenty-one cents of the property tax rate to a minimum of nineteen cents of the property tax rate. Secondly, to state that “after the fund balance goal has been reached in the debt service fund a portion of the “available fund balance” may be reallocated for use in the pay-as-you-go capital funding,” rather than saying a portion of the “twenty-one cents” may be reallocated . . .

Comments

Commissioner Ridenhour asked was it correct that this change would not impact the tax rate. The response was that was correct.

Commissioner Clarke asked about the Assumptions at 19 cents, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about Available Fund Balance at 19 cents, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the target for debt service as a percentage of operating budget, which was addressed.

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to amend the Debt Policy as presented by staff.

Note: Commissioner Ratliff seconded the motion but left the dais during the question and answer period and was away at the time the vote was taken and until noted in the minutes.

Policy recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1841) FY15 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FUNDING UPDATE

Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster gave an update on FY15 Behavioral Health Funding.

Commissioner Ratliff returned to the dais.

A copy of the update is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

MAY 20, 2014 Commissioner Leake asked about Hope Haven, which was addressed by Assistant County Manager Lancaster and Area Mental Health Manager Dennis Knasel.

Commissioner Dunlap said he would like know the funding amounts for the agencies listed in the update for FY14 and recommended for FY15.

Commissioner Ratliff said she would like to know which providers were included in FY14 and which ones will be included in FY15.

Commissioner Leake said she would like to know how long the agencies listed in the update had received funding from the County.

Chairman Fuller asked about the availability of Children’s Mental Health Services, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller asked with respect to those parents and guardians, some of whom appeared before the Board, who have adult aged children that need mental health services and feared that those services would not be available, could they be assured that the County was going to provide and support those services as a result of the Recommended FY15 funding for Behavioral Health Services and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said yes, per the Board’s approval of the recommended budget for these areas.

Chairman Fuller asked would the County have some form of oversight of the providers listed in the update. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said yes and elaborated on how oversight would occur.

Chairman Fuller asked staff to comment on how the relationship was going with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, in light of the transition of MeckLINK. Assistant County Manager Lancaster said she felt the transition went very “smoothly.” She said there was still some clean up being done to close everything out on the part of the County.

County Manager Diorio echoed that the transition had gone smoothly and that Cardinal officials were in concurrence with that sentiment as well.

This concluded the update.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

(14-1813) FEATURE DEPARTMENT: INTERNAL AUDIT - WHAT IS INTERNAL AUDIT?

The Board received as information the feature department presentation for May 2014 - Mecklenburg County Internal Audit Department. Internal Audit Director Joanne Whitmore made the presentation.

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Chairman Fuller thanked Director Whitmore for her presentation.

(14-1842) DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

MAY 20, 2014 The Board received as information monthly departmental reports for April 2014.

Chairman Fuller asked Board members to provide feedback to staff via the Manager regarding the reports and whether they’re useful to Board members.

A copy of the reports is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1829) CLOSED SESSION - LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of Tax Parcels #005-032-09, 005-032-10, and 005-383-85 (+/- 11.85 acres) from Robert V. and Kristina M. Washam in the Extra-territorial jurisdiction of the Town of Cornelius for inclusion into Caldwell Station Creek Greenway and a future neighborhood park for $825,000.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS - NONE

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS - NONE

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1685) LAND USE & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FEE ORDINANCE REVISION (DEMOLITION PERMIT FEES)

Amend LUESA Fee Ordinance to revise demolition permit fees.

Amended Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1686) CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY FUNDING

Authorize transfer of $258,000 from the Code Enforcement General Fund Reserve to Code Enforcement Technology Fund, for the support and continuing work on the following projects:

(1) RDS Electronic Plan room (2) POSSE Winchester (3) Selectron Upgrade (4) Docusign.

(14-1776) RECOGNIZE PROPERTY TAX REVENUE

MAY 20, 2014 Recognize and appropriate $2,000,000 of property tax revenue in the General Fund, $20,000 in the Law Enforcement Service District (LESD) Fund and $1,000 in each Fire District Fund.

Note: The Assessor's Office has utilized the contract services of business personal property tax auditors to ensure that applicable business personal property taxes are paid. These services are provided on a contingent fee basis. During this fiscal year, settlement of a number of audits, including Wells Fargo, Bank of America and HP Enterprise Services have resulted in the collection of nearly $5 million of additional property tax revenue. In order to pay the fees for these discoveries, the Assessor is asking for recognition of a portion of those funds. Going forward the contract for these services will be a fixed fee basis. Recognition of additional Property Tax revenue is requested to provide appropriation for payment of interest on taxpayer refunds as required for all Funds. Collections have already exceeded the amounts budgeted for this year.

(14-1809) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REVENUE INCREASE)

Recognize, receive and appropriate additional revenue of $3,428 from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Women’s and Children’s Health/Women’s Health Branch to reflect the actual state revenue allocation.

Note: The Women’s Health Branch received approval to carry forward funding for Title X Family Planning services. The funds are to be utilized for the purchase of long-acting contraceptive devices. Funds must be spent in the month of June.

(14-1820) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- LUESA AIR QUALITY (REVENUE INCREASE)

Recognize, receive and appropriate $354,327 in Federal revenue; and authorize the carry forward of any unspent funds to subsequent years until completion of the project.

(14-1821) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- LUESA (REVENUE INCREASE)

Recognize, receive and appropriate $61,990 from N.C. Fuel Tax revenue to the FY14 Air Quality budget for an Electronic Document Management System; and authorize the carry-forward of unspent funds until completion of the project.

(14-1824) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held May 7, 2014 and Closed Session held May 7, 2014 with the exception of Closed Session minutes for Item 14-1689 Business Location and Expansion.

(14-1827) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Malcolm and Camilla Roberts, owners of property at 4020 Barlowe Road (Tax Parcel 065-143-03) for $45,000.

MAY 20, 2014 2. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Deborah L. Cordell, owner of property at 3015 Dunlavin Way (Tax Parcel 093-134-03) for $139,700.

3. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Mary Cooke Mathes, Attorney in Fact for owner by will Edith K. Cooke of property at Purser Drive (Tax Parcels 099-061-12 & 099-061-13) for $5,400.

4. Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department to utilize the 4020 Barlowe Road and 3015 Dunlavin Way structures for training exercises.

(14-1828) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $8,555.54 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

Approve refunds in the amount of $91,910.98 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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(14-1802) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY SOLID WASTE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate a fee and execute a contract with CDM Smith for Engineering Services for Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and in the event the negotiations with this firm are unsuccessful approve negotiations with Smith Gardner, Inc.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1826) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- PROVIDED SERVICES ORGANIZATION (PSO) (REVENUE INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate federal funds in the amount of $22,581 for year two of the grant award period.

Provided Services Organization Director Connie Mele addressed this item.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1830) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- DSS (REVENUE DECREASE/INCREASE) 11

MAY 20, 2014

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate Child Care Subsidy federal revenue in the amount of $1,824,285 and state revenue in the amount of $436,712; and amend the budget to reduce State Smart Start Child Care Subsidy and Administration revenue in the amount of $112,194.

Social Services Director Peggy Eagan addressed this item.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1831) CMS CELL TOWER LEASE RENEWAL

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to decline to exercise the County's statutory right of first refusal for Alltel Communications, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless to renew a cell tower lease agreement on the campus of Quail Hollow Middle School.

Asset and Facility Management Director Mark Hahn addresses this item.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

ADJOURNMENT

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

MAY 20, 2014

JUNE 3, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff, and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: Commissioner Karen Bentley ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1832, 14-1845, 14-1848, 14-1861, and 14-1864 to be removed from Consent and voted upon separately.

Commissioner Leake left the meeting and was away until noted in the minutes.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1837, 14-1863, 14-1867) CLOSED SESSION – TO PREVENT DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION THAT IS CONFIDENTIAL PURSUANT TO G.S. 105-259. (G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1), LAND ACQUISITION AND CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY

Prior to going into Closed Session, County Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matter to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcel #037-081-02.

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: To prevent disclosure of information that is confidential pursuant to G.S. 105-259. (G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(1), Land Acquisition and Consult with Attorney. 1

JUNE 3, 2014

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:10 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:43 p.m.

Commissioner Leake was present when the Board came back into Open Session. She returned to the meeting during Closed Session.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Chairman Fuller, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1876) RECOGNITION OF COURTNEY SMITH AND TYNIA BRANDON

The Board recognized and congratulated Courtney Smith (Miss Mecklenburg County’s Outstanding Teen) and TyNia Brandon (Miss Mecklenburg County) on their accomplishments. They will represent Mecklenburg County in the upcoming Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen Pageant and the Miss North Carolina Pageant.

Note: Courtney and TyNia will go to Raleigh on June 14 to represent Mecklenburg County. The Miss North Carolina’s Outstanding Teen will be crowned on June 20 and Miss North Carolina on June 21.

TyNia and Courtney addressed their experience and thanked the Board for recognizing them.

(14-1868) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following person appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Nurse Beth Marlin addressed Wellness in the Historic West End and services provided by Primary Health-Care of Charlotte.

A copy of handouts from Ms. Marlin, regarding Primary Health-Care of Charlotte services, is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1850) APPOINTMENTS

BICYCLE COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Bicycle Committee:

Tyteen Humes None Nathaniel Morrill Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James and Ridenhour 2

JUNE 3, 2014 Voting Ceased Darryl Parker Donald Pomeroy Kurt Robinson

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Nathaniel Prescott Morrill to the Bicycle Committee to fill an unexpired term expiring March 31, 2015.

He replaced Peter Noris, who was unable to accept his recent appointment made on March 4, 2014.

STORM WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Storm Water Advisory Committee:

Roger Diedrich Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, and James Cathleen Gallagher Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Voting Ceased Chad Thomas

Chairman Fuller announced the appointments of Catheleen Gallagher to the Storm Water Advisory Committee as a Residential Neighborhood representative for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2016 and Roger Diedrich to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2015, also a Residential Neighborhood representative.

Note: They replace Eaton Reid, who was not eligible for reappointment and Zena Savoy, who resigned.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Waste Management Advisory Board:

Michael Bailey Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, and Ratliff Elizabeth Donovan Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff and Ridenhour Voting Ceased Melvin Jewett John Murphy

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Elizabeth Donovan to the Waste Management Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2015 and Michael Bailey to fill an unexpired term expiring August 31, 2014.

Note: They replace David Robinson and Lynne Warholic, who resigned.

(14-1874) APPOINTMENT -- CARDINAL INNOVATIONS COMMUNITY OVERSIGHT BOARD

Commissioner Clarke, chair of the Board’s Ad Hoc Appointment Committee for appointments to the Cardinal Innovations Community Oversight Board, addressed the Committee’s recommendation for appointment.

JUNE 3, 2014 The other members of the Ad Hoc Appointment Committee were Commissioners Leake and Ridenhour.

The Committee interviewed Susan Nolan and Deborah Page. Deborah Page was recommended for appointment.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appoint Deborah Page to the Cardinal Innovations Community Oversight Board as recommended by the Board’s Ad Hoc Appointment Committee to serve as a Consumer/Family Member representative for a three-year term expiring May 31, 2017.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio addressed recent changes made by the N.C. General Assembly to the Privilege License Tax system. The following was noted:

 The General Assembly passed, and the Governor signed legislation which repealed the authority for a county to levy privilege license taxes effective July 1, 2015.  This Session Law also mandated that only businesses physically located within a county or municipality were subject to the tax for FY 2015.  Mecklenburg County has a Privilege License Tax Ordinance that establishes the due and delinquent dates for the tax.  The Ordinance currently provides that the tax is due on July 1 and delinquent July 2 each year.  The Tax Collector's Office typically mails renewal notices to taxpayers in late May, providing taxpayers at least 30 days to pay prior to the delinquent date.  This year the renewal notices were not mailed in May given that it was known early in May that the privilege license tax authorization would probably be changed during the short session.  A proposed amendment to the County’s Privilege License Tax Ordinance will be brought to the Board for consideration at the June 17, 2014 meeting to amend Section 6 of the County's Privilege License Tax Ordinance to change the due date from July 1 to July 31.  In addition, Section 2 needs to be changed to specify that only businesses actually located within the County are subject to the Ordinance.  These changes will make the County’s Ordinance consistent with the new law and taxpayers will have sufficient time to pay the tax without becoming delinquent.

Comments

Chairman Fuller asked about the financial impact of this change in the Privilege License Tax law on the County. County Manager Diorio said the financial impact was around $135,000, but significantly more for the City of Charlotte.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS - NONE 4

JUNE 3, 2014

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS - NONE

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1871) DISTRICT 2 UPDATE (COMMISSIONER LEAKE)

The Board received a verbal update from Commissioner Leake on various activities and events that had taken place in District 2.

(14-1907) NEW ITEM-SELECTION OF NACO VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE (CHAIRMAN FULLER)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to select Chairman Fuller to serve as the County's voting delegate and Commissioner Leake as alternate voting delegate for the 2014 National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference to be held July 11-14, 2014 in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (New Orleans). In the event the Board's representatives do not pick up the County's ballot, the president of the NC Association of County Commissioners (or his/her designee) is authorized to pick up the County's ballot and cast the County's votes.

(14-1863) LAND ACQUISITION – MIRANDA ROAD PROPERTY

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

A) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of Tax Parcel #037-081-02 (+/- 55.93 acres) from Edward Dennis Yount in the Extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Charlotte in the amount of $1,135,000; B) Appropriate $20,000 for demolition of a single family home and debris clean-up of the property after closing from Fiscal Year 2014 Land Acquisition funding; C) Designate the parcel referenced above as Nature Preserve in accordance with the 2008 Nature Preserve Master Plan (a component of the 2008 Park and Recreation 10-year Master Plan)

(14-1867) CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY – BRYTON PROJECT

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to Adopt Resolution entitled: “RESOLUTION ON AGREEMENT WITH BRYTON TC #1 AND BRYTON TC #2.”

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION ON AGREEMENT WITH BRYTON TC #1 AND BRYTON TC #2

WHEREAS, in 2007 Mecklenburg County (“County”) agreed to finance public improvements relating to land owned by three entities (Bryton Town Center Limited Partnership, now Bryton TC #1”; Bryton Corporate Center Limited Partnership, now Bryton TC # 2 (collectively the “AAC Companies”); and Bryton Investments, LLC (“BI”) that 5

JUNE 3, 2014 these entities planned to develop in southern Huntersville called the Bryton Project; and

WHEREAS, these three entities agreed by separate agreements with the County that should the increased property taxes resulting from their respective developments not be sufficient to pay the debt service on the County financing, that they would make additional payments to cover the shortfall in taxes (“Shortfall COPS Payments”); and

WHEREAS, in 2008 the County issued Certificates of Participation (“COPS”) to fund the public improvements for the Bryton Project; and

WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007 the Board adopted a Resolution granting the new owner of the Bryton Investments parcels a deferral of their required Shortfall COPS Payments due in 2013 and 2014 until 2015; and

WHEREAS, the AAC Companies have now proposed that they also should be provided a PARTIAL deferral of some of their Shortfall COPS Payments, and have agreed to provide the County with the contractually required deeds of trust on their properties if the County would agree to the following proposal:

The AAC Companies would provide the County with the contractually required deeds of trust and pay minimum amounts of: $250,000 on the amount due in February of 2014 $500,000 on the amount due in February of 2015 $750,000 on the amount due in February of 2016 $750,000 on the amount due in February of 2017 By December 31, 2017, pay the full amounts of deferred payments; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined that the arrangement described above is preferable to exercising the County’s rights under its agreements with the AAC Companies to require them by legal action to provide the County with deeds of trust on their properties and to foreclose on those deeds of trust; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the County Manager, or her designee, is authorized to negotiate, execute, and implement all agreements necessary to accomplish the arrangement described above.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____, Document # ______.

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1839) LAND DONATION -- SIX MILE CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 229-031-04 (±1.53 acres) and a 15’ wide permanent easement for a future access trail and construction for Six Mile Creek Greenway from Ardrey Crest Homeowners Association, Inc.

JUNE 3, 2014 (14-1840) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- FLEET RESERVE (REVENUE/EXPENSE INCREASE)

Recognize and appropriate in the Fleet Reserve Fund $172,205.74, which are proceeds from the auction of decommissioned County vehicles.

(14-1846) EASEMENT DONATION -- LOWER MCALPINE CREEK GREENWAY

Accept donation of a greenway easement on a portion of Tax Parcel 223-231-72 (± .2664 acres) on Lower McAlpine Creek Greenway from Tara of Ballantyne, LLC.

(14-1847) INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS

Recognize, receive and appropriate insurance reimbursement funds in the amount of $17,957 for Business Support Services Agency-Business Financial Management and $23,576 for Park and Recreation.

Note: All reimbursements were for stolen and damaged items.

(14-1849) CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE -- MCDOWELL NATURE PRESERVE (PARK AND RECREATION)

Appropriate expenditure of up to $24,810 from the McDowell Park Capital Reserve account for development of standard signage for McDowell Nature Preserve.

(14-1851) DONATION TO PARALYMPIC SPORTS CLUB -- METROLINA (PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT)

Accept and appropriate a donation of $929 from Mark Oil to the Paralympic Sports Club - Metrolina, a program of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation Section to enhance the program for the community.

(14-1852) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Key Realty, owner of property at 4024 Barlowe Road (Tax Parcel 065-143-02) for $53,000.

2. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Benson Homes, LLC owner of property at 616 Dewolfe Street (Tax Parcel 065-141-05) for $55,000.

3. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Edward Elias Del La Cruz, owner of property at 5427 Dolphin Lane (Tax Parcel 099-116-24) for $65,000.

4. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Federal Home Mortgage Corporation, owner of property at 4101 Whitehurst Road (Tax Parcel 145-212-08) for $30,000.

JUNE 3, 2014 5. Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department to utilize the structures for training exercises.

Note: Acquisitions are part of the County’s Hazard Mitigation Program. The goal of the Program is to minimize the risk of potential loss of life and property damage from flooding while enhancing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain (creating open space, expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.). The requested actions will consist of acquiring and demolishing the existing homes with FY2014 Storm Water Services Capital Funds.

(14-1853) CONSTRUCTION MANAGER @ RISK SELECTION -- JAIL INTEGRATED SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate a fee and execute contracts with Turner Construction Company for Construction Manager @ Risk services for the Mecklenburg County Jail Integrated Security Improvements, and in the event negotiations with this firm are unsuccessful, approve negotiations with the second ranked firm, Balfour Beatty.

(14-1854) PURCHASE AGREEMENT -- TIME CAPTURE (MYTIME) SYSTEM AND SERVICES

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a five-year contract with Kaba Workforce Solutions, LLC for an enterprise time capture system and maintenance and support services.

Note: Mecklenburg County conducted a review of the process used to capture and report County employees' work hours for payroll purposes. As a result of this review, it was recommended that the County establish an enterprise time capture methodology aligned with industry standards and best practices. The implementation of this system will improve the accuracy and efficiency of the payroll process. The time capturing system, internally branded as myTIME, will go-live in October 2014 to all County departments.

(14-1857) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- LUESA AIR QUALITY (REVENUE DECREASE)

Recognize a net decrease in revenue and appropriation of $363,000 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant funds from the NC Department of Transportation.

(14-1858) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $386,535.67 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1860) EASEMENT DONATION -- IRWIN CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a 30’ permanent greenway access easement (± 68,658 square feet) and associated temporary construction easement (± 12,764 square feet) on Tax Parcel 145-103-23 adjacent to Irwin Creek Greenway at Clanton Park from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. 8

JUNE 3, 2014

(14-1862) EASEMENT DONATION -- WESLEY HEIGHTS GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a permanent easement (±14 square feet) and temporary construction easement (±14,425 square feet) on tax parcels 071-074-52 and 071-074-53, site of Bruns Academy, from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education for the Wesley Heights Greenway project.

(14-1866) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT -- CALDWELL STATION CREEK GREENWAY

Adopt a resolution entitled: Resolution Approving INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Cornelius/Caldwell Station Creek Greenway).

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Resolution Approving INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Cornelius/Caldwell Station Creek Greenway)

WHEREAS, the Town of Cornelius (“Town”) has been awarded a $2.15 million grant for the construction of the Caldwell Station Creek Greenway, and is in the process of securing property rights and preparing for construction of the 2.6 mile Greenway trail, which is planned to run from Hwy 21 (Statesville Road) to its terminus at Hwy 115 (Old Statesville Road; and

WHEREAS, to assist the Town with obtaining property for the Greenway trail, the County’s Park and Recreation Department proposes that the County enter into an interlocal cooperation agreement - the “INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Cornelius/Caldwell Station Creek Greenway)” – (“Agreement”) with the Town for the purchase of +/- 11.85 acres (Parcels 005-032-09, 005-032-10, and 005-383-85) located along Bailey Road in the extra-territorial jurisdiction of the Town, part of which will be used for the Greenway and part of which can be used by the County in future years for a neighborhood park; and

WHEREAS, the Agreement provides the County’s duties would be as follows:  Negotiate the purchase of parcels 005-032-09, 005-032-10, and 005-383-85 for a purchase price of $825,000  If the parcels are purchased, convey to the Town the necessary Right-of-Way for the future realignment of Bailey Road at no additional cost to the Town  If the parcels are purchased, convey a permanent easement to the Town across those portions of the above listed property needed for construction and operation of the Greenway trail  If the parcels are purchased, execute a voluntary annexation agreement requesting annexation of the above listed parcels into the Town of Cornelius  If the parcels are purchased , execute a Greenway Maintenance/Lease Agreement which allows the County to maintain the trail after it is built; and

WHEREAS, the Agreement provides the Town’s duties would be as follows:

JUNE 3, 2014  Help fund acquisition of the above parcels by paying the County $94,750 toward purchase of the property  If the parcels are purchased, demolish the structures located on the above listed parcels at the Town’s expense  If the parcels are purchased ,construct a Greenway trail on a portion of the above listed parcels  If the Greenway is built, execute a Greenway Maintenance/Lease Agreement which will allow the County to maintain the trail after it has been constructed; and

WHEREAS, N.C. Gen. Stat. 160A-461 requires that interlocal agreements “be ratified by resolution of the governing board of each unit spread upon its minutes”; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the Board authorizes the County Manager to execute the “INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Cornelius/Caldwell Station Creek Greenway)” in substantially the form presented to the Board of Commissioners with such technical corrections and minor modifications as she may deem necessary consistent with the spirit and intent of the transaction described herein.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1869) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held May 20, 2014 and Closed Session held May 7, 2014.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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(14-1832) JCPC FY15 FUNDING ALLOCATION PLAN

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize and appropriate FY15 Department of Public Safety - Division of Juvenile Justice funds in the amount of $1,387,620; and approve FY15 funding allocation plan recommended by the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC).

The FY15 funding allocation plan as recommended by the JCPC, which includes administration funds for the JCPC's operation:

1) DASH- Strengthening Families $95,680 2) CMPD- Juvenile Diversion $73,683 3) Barium Springs Court Psychologist $125,193 4) GAP- Gang Prevention $190,008 5) YDI/LIFT Afterschool Program $335,381 6) Project Challenge $337,845 7) Tresport Interagency $214,330 8) JCPC Administration $15,500 Total: $1,387,620

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Director of Criminal Justices Services 10

JUNE 3, 2014 Tom Eberly addressed this item.

(14-1845) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- LUESA (BUDGET INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to recognize and appropriate $73,382 to FY14 Land Development Bond Budget and carry forward the unspent balance until completion of this project.

Note: Funds were received from the default of a bond obligation on February 13, 2013 to complete the subdivision requirements for Traditions in Pineville, LLC. According to the terms of the cash bond, Mecklenburg County will use the funds, $73,382, to complete the subdivision repairs. Use of the funds will be limited to paying for the cost of repairs, including reimbursement to Mecklenburg County for any and all expenses (construction expenses, staff time and attorney fees) which may have been incurred after the bond default related to the project. The funds received by the County will be used to complete the subdivision improvements required by the Town of Pineville’s Subdivision Ordinance.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. LUESA Director Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi addressed this item.

Commissioner Leake requested the name of the builder of the subdivision.

(14-1848) GRANT APPLICATION -- DISNEY WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION FUND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ESPN

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submission of a grant application in the amount of $8,000 from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund in partnership with ESPN administered through the National Recreation and Park Association; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate the grant funds to Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Deputy Park and Recreation Director Michael Kirschman addressed this item.

(14-1861) LEASE -- NCDOT OWNED PROPERTIES

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for use of the residual properties (Tax Parcels 033-221-12, 033-221-13, 033-221-14, 033-221-15, 033-221-16, 033-221-17, 033-221-20, 033-211-21, 033-064-08, 033-231-20, 033-231-21, 033-231-22, 033-231-23 and 033-231-25) located along I-485, Brookshire Boulevard, Long Creek and Oakdale Road.

Note: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation approached the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) about developing a multi-use path and park amenities on several large NCDOT-owned tracts along Interstate 485. Several years ago, NCDOT acquired property for the construction of I-485 in northwest Mecklenburg 11

JUNE 3, 2014 County. After the construction of I-485, large NCDOT owned tracts (±144.358 acres) remained that were not incorporated into the right-of-way for the interstate. While NCDOT does not currently have plans for the residual properties along I-485, they would like to maintain ownership in the event that the property is needed in the future. NCDOT is, however, supportive of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation utilizing the property for park and recreation purposes in the interim. The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation 10 Year Master Plan supports creating and expanding parks that have the capacity to support regional events and encourages the expansion of the County's greenway system. Entering into a long-term lease with NCDOT for this property would support the Master Plan's vision and goals.

The County Manager will negotiate a lease consistent with the following business terms:

Location-Between I-485, Brookshire Boulevard, Long Creek and Oakdale Road Lease Term- Fifty (50) years and a two (2) year notice to terminate Base Lease Rate - $1 annually Option to Renew - Lease has the ability to automatically renew for unlimited ten (10) year periods

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Director of Asset and Facility Management Mark Hahn addressed this item.

(14-1864) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -- FY15 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the FY2015 Annual Action Plan for Mecklenburg County's Community Development Block Grant program, funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Note: Mecklenburg County's Annual Action Plan provides a description of the projects and activities that are expected to be implemented and funded with entitlement funding that Mecklenburg County will receive from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the 2014 Program Year (FY 2014-15). As an entitlement community, Mecklenburg County receives an annual share of federal Community Development Block Grant funds. In order to receive its CDBG entitlement funding, the County must submit an Annual Action Plan to HUD. The Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Action Plan includes the funding application for CDBG funds in the amount of $630,579, as well as information on the proposed FY 2015 projects. There is no County match required.

The FY 2015 Annual Action Plan strives to reflect the County's continued efforts and commitment to address affordable housing issues, public facility and infrastructure improvements for low to moderate income persons. Additionally, Mecklenburg County will continue to undertake specific actions in order to address the national objectives outlined by HUD by providing for increased activity involving resident initiatives, evaluation and reduction of lead-based paint hazards, increased employment opportunities, the further development of community-based institutional facilities and the enhancement of coordination between public and private housing and human service agencies. All activities and funding priorities included in Mecklenburg County's Annual Action Plan will address three statutory goals set by HUD:  Provide Decent Housing  Provide A Suitable Living Environment  Provide Expanded Economic Opportunities

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Assistant to the County Manager Timmothy Tibbs and Community and Economic Development Director Victoria Rittenhouse with the Centralina Council 12

JUNE 3, 2014 of Governments addressed this item.

A copy of the Plan is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

JUNE 12, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in a Special Budget Workshop Session in Conference Center Room 267 of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

FY2014 - 2015 BUDGET DELIBERATION

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller.

Chairman Fuller said the purpose of the meeting was to begin the Board’s deliberation on the County Manager’s FY14-15 Recommended Budget and to take straw votes.

Chairman Fuller noted that straw vote motions did not require a second in order to be considered and could be made by any commissioner, including the chairman.

Chairman Fuller then turned the meeting over to County Manager Diorio, who turned it over to Interim Management and Budget Director Michael Bryant.

Interim Management and Budget Director Bryant addressed the format of today’s meeting and reviewed the rules of engagement for proceeding.

Note: There was no objection from the Board with respect to following the rules of engagement outlined by Interim Director Bryant.

A copy of the FY2015 BOCC Straw-Vote Spreadsheet is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

County Manager Diorio recommended to the Board that $7,295,5ll.00 of her FY14-15 recommended funding for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, as it related to salaries, be placed in restricted contingency until the adoption of a State Budget.

County Manager Diorio said this was being recommended since it was still unknown as to what the State was going to do with respect to teacher salaries in the State’s forthcoming budget. It was noted that the $7,295,5ll.00, included a local match of $3,323,011.00 to implement the Governor’s proposal of a 2% increase in the starting salaries for beginning teachers and $3,972,500.00 to complete the local match for locally funded employees at 2%, assuming the State increases salaries by 2%.

JUNE 12, 2014

STRAW VOTES

BUDGET ORDINANCE DIRECTIVE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried to with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that the Board of County Commissioners approve the County Manager's recommended County Budget for fiscal year 2015 and direct staff to develop for the Board's consideration and approval at the next regular meeting, a Budget Ordinance incorporating those recommendations, including the County Manager’s recommendation made to the Board today, that the Board place ($7,295,511 ) of the recommended $26.8 million increase in the County's appropriation to the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System in "restricted contingency" pending the adoption of a final "adjusted" State Budget for fiscal year 2015 when the Manager and her staff will be able to determine the actual (as opposed to the currently estimated) amount required for the local match by the County to give locally funded employees of CMS the same percentage salary increases the State provides in its adjusted FY 2015 Budget for State-funded employees of the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System.

Note: Prior to the above vote, Commissioner Cotham asked whether the Board was going to discuss any aspects of the County Manager’s recommended budget, or the public input received at the Budget Public Hearing.

Chairman Fuller asked Commissioner Cotham if she had any motions to put forth regarding the County Manager’s Recommended Budget.

Commissioner Cotham did not put forth any motions.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked for clarity regarding the process of making changes to the County Manager’s Recommended Budget.

Interim Director Bryant explained that any change would require the Board member requesting the change to make a corresponding decrease and/or a revenue source to support the adjustment.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

JUNE 17, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1872, 14-1878, 14-1880, 14-1882, 14-1896, 14-1903, 14-1908 and 14-1913 to be removed from consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1889, 14-1895) CLOSED SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION AND CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY

Prior to going into Closed Session, County Attorney Bethune said there was no Consult with Attorney matter to be discussed in Closed Session, only Land Acquisition.

County Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matter to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcel 041-183-15.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:35 p.m. 1

JUNE 17, 2014

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Bentley, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1923) RECOGNITION OF MS. CLEO YONGUE, BSN, RN AND MS. THEREASEA ELDER, BSN, RN

The Board recognized Ms. Cleo Yongue and Ms. Thereasea Elder long serving community leaders, registered nurses, and retirees of Mecklenburg County Government.

Note: Ms. Yongue and Ms. Elder were recently recognized at the Mecklenburg County Health Department's Hearts of Champions Red Carpet Gala, as a part of the County's Village HeartBeat initiative, held on May 30, 2014. Village HearBeat is designed to prevent heart disease risk factors using a collaborative, teamed approach that engages faith-based and/or neighborhood organizations. Efforts target African American and Hispanic communities given the disproportionately higher burden of heart disease and associated behavioral and environmental risk factors in these populations.

Ms. Yongue and Ms. Elder were recognized at the Gala as the County's "Public Health Legacies."

Ms. Cleo Alford Yongue is 100 years old and is still active in the community. Ms. Yongue retired from Mecklenburg County in 1978, with 38 years of service. She worked as a nurse for the Mecklenburg County Health Department.

Ms. Thereasea Clark Elder is 87 years old and also still active in the community. Ms. Elder retired from Mecklenburg County in 1989. She worked as a nurse for the Mecklenburg County Health Department.

(14-1900) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following person appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Fred Mauney commented on work done on roads in Cabarrus County in response to requests by Bruton Smith. He also addressed the distribution of revenue generated as a result of events taking place at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1906) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD 2

JUNE 17, 2014

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Cotham and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Lloyd Scher to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2017.

CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Judith Allison to the Central Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees for a four-year term expiring June 30, 2018.

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COALITION FOR HOUSING

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Josef Penner to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing as the Public Safety/Law Enforcement representative for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2017.

CITIZEN'S CAPITAL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Sue Peck , Eric Sieckmann, David Tibbals and Suresh Vottikonda to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee for two-year terms expiring July 31, 2016.

Commissioner James nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee: William Foster, Anu Prakash and William Rakatansky.

Note: An appointment will occur on July 1, 2014.

CMUD ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Frank McMahan to the CMUD Advisory Committee as the Civil Engineer representative for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2017.

Commissioner Ridenhour left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake and Ratliff voting yes, to reappoint David Liss, 3

JUNE 17, 2014 Lee Robertson and Nikki Trotter to the Human Resources Advisory Committee for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2017.

Commissioner Bentley nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Human Resources Advisory Committee: Deanna Arnold, Paula Harvey and Ada Watson-White.

Note: An appointment will occur on July 1, 2014.

LAKE WYLIE MARINE COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake and Ratliff voting yes, to nominate and appoint Peter Hegarty to the Lake Wylie Marine Commission to fill an unexpired term expiring September 30, 2014.

He replaced Howard Virkler, who resigned.

Commissioner Ridenhour returned to the dais.

PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION

1) reappoint Ed Barnhart as the South Region 2 representative, Robert Brisley as the South Region 3 representative and Tristan McMannis as the Southern Town representative to the Park and Recreation Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2017;

2) nominate and appoint Aubin Guinness to the Park and Recreation Commission as the Northern Town representative to fill an unexpired term expiring June 30, 2016; and

Note: Aubin Guinness replaced Travis Dancy.

3) reappoint Sheryl Smith to the Park and Recreation Commission as the Central Region 1 representative to fill her unexpired term expiring June 30, 2016.

Note: Ms. Smith failed to meet the 2013 attendance requirement because of work conflicts. She attended 60% of the required 75%. Ms. Smith asked to be reappointed to complete her unexpired term. Her request was supported by Park and Recreation Director James Garges.

PLANNING COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Raymond Eschert and Nancy Wiggins to the Planning Commission for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2017.

JUNE 17, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Planning Commission: Jonathan Dausman, Alice Fabre’, Lowell Faison. Walt Guyer, Margaret Nealon, Amanda Pasquarello, Jeffery Reynolds and William Sigmon.

Note: An appointment will occur following interviews of the above nominees by an ad hoc committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman. Per Board policy, persons seeking appointment to the Planning Commission must undergo an interview process.

Commissioner Dunlap asked that it be determined if any of the applicants were previously interviewed by the Board’s most recent Ad Hoc Appointment Committee for appointments to the Planning Commission. He also suggested Chairman Fuller consider appointment that same committee.

PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Manoj Kesavan to the Public Arts Commission as the Education representative for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2017.

REGION F AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Connie Ellington and Michelle Lucas-Webb to the Region F Aging Advisory Committee as Delegates for two-year terms expiring June 30 2016.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:30 PM - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

(14-1914) FY2014-2015 BUDGET ORDINANCE

County Manager Diorio addressed the adoption of the FY2014-2015 Mecklenburg County Budget Ordinance as presented and reflective of the Board’s Straw Vote Session held on June 12, 2014.

County Manager Diorio noted two technical amendments to the proposed FY2014-2015 Mecklenburg County Budget Ordinance for the Board’s consideration.

JUNE 17, 2014 2) A one-time appropriation of $390,000 to C.W. Williams Community Health Center to be funded with fund balance. This represents $65,000 per month for six months – Based on the P&L they submitted, expenses exceed revenue by approximately this amount each month.

Funding is contingent on the following:

1) Completion of a financial audit for the fiscal year ending 3/31/14 2) Execution of a partnership agreement with a non-profit entity which includes satisfaction of all outstanding liabilities 3) Completion of a reorganization plan that will specifically articulate how CW Williams will restructure its operations and business model to ensure long-term financial sustainability 4) Agreement that a staff member from the County’s Financial Services Department have a seat on the Board of Directors 5) A review of the current members of the Board of Directors indicating the relevant skills of each board member to hold a seat on the board. 6) Funds will be distributed monthly and CW Williams must submit the invoices that will be paid with the County’s money – funds cannot be used to satisfy any outstanding liabilities

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the County Manager’s recommendation to make the following adjustments to the proposed FY2014-2015 Mecklenburg County Budget Ordinance:

1) Increase funding to MedAssist by $100,000 to support service provision to patients at the Charlotte Community Health Center because there is no pharmacy there. Clients will get prescriptions filled through MedAssist. 2) A one-time appropriation of $390,000 to C.W. Williams Community Health Center to be funded with fund balance. This represents $65,000 per month for six months – Based on the P&L they submitted, expenses exceed revenue by approximately this amount each month.

Funding is contingent on the following:

Prior to the above vote the following comments were made:

Commissioner James asked with respect to CW Williams, if the execution of a partnership agreement with a non- profit entity which includes satisfaction of all outstanding liabilities, would resolve CW Williams’ “negative equity

JUNE 17, 2014 problem.” County Manager Diorio said that would not be known until the County received CW Williams’ financial audit.

Commissioner James said he was “okay” with doing this for CW Williams but wants to make sure the County was “very clear” that funds won’t be distributed until all of these issues were resolved.

County Manager Diorio said funds for CW Williams would be placed in restricted contingency and that the release of the funds would require Board approval. She said the appropriation would not be made until the County was “confident” that CW Williams had met all of the conditions listed in order for the appropriation to take place.

Commissioner James said he was okay with the list of contingencies even though it did not mention the 2013 financial audit or the resolution of negative fund balance, which he said CW Williams now had.

Commissioner Leake thanked County Manager Diorio for her recommendation with respect to CW Williams. Commissioner Leake said it would be her hope that the CW Williams Community Health Center would be able to sustain itself and meet the conditions as outlined.

Chairman Fuller said he felt the County Manager’s recommendation with respect to CW Williams represented the County’s contribution to an institution in the community that was very important.

Chairman Fuller said he was informed there was an entity that was “willing and ready” to work with CW Williams Community Health Center to “save” it. He encouraged CW Williams officials to accept this help and to let whatever needed to occur happen to sustain its operation. ______

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff to adopt the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Budget Ordinance Fiscal Year 2014-2015, which includes the technical adjustments for MedAssist and CW Williams as previously approved by the Board and noted in the prior motion; and a balanced operating budget of expenditures and revenues for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 as required by Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The Budget Ordinance results in a total budget of $1.53 billion and maintains the current county property tax rate of 81.57 cents, as well as the law enforcement service district tax rate remaining at the current rate of 19.37 cents. Also, the following reflects the tax rates for the fire service districts for the following Extra Territorial Jurisdictions (ETJs): Charlotte = 6 cents; Cornelius = 5 cents; Davidson = 6 cents; Huntersville = 5 cents; and Mint Hill = 7 cents.

Substitute motion was made by Commissioner Ridenhour, seconded by Commissioner Bentley to direct staff to prepare an amended Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Budget Ordinance Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for the Board’s consideration that lowers the tax rate to 80.57 cents and that the allocation to the debt service fund be reduced by one cent to cover the cost of reducing the tax rate.

Commissioners expressed their support and/or non-support of the substitute motion to lower the tax rate.

Commissioner Ridenhour amended his substitute motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Bentley and failed 5-4 with Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting no and Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, James, and Ridenhour voting yes, to direct staff to prepare an amended Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Budget Ordinance Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for the Board’s consideration that lowers the tax rate to by a ½ cent and take $5.75 million from the debt service fund and allocate it to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for a one-time bonus to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ employees.

JUNE 17, 2014 The vote was then taken on the substitute motion as follows:

Substitute motion was made by Commissioner Ridenhour, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and failed 5-4 with Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting no and Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, James, and Ridenhour voting yes, to direct staff to prepare an amended Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Budget Ordinance Fiscal Year 2014-2015 for the Board’s consideration that lowers the tax rate to 80.57 cents and that the allocation to the debt service fund be reduced by one cent to cover the cost of reducing the tax rate.

Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Leake, and Cotham commented on their view of the FY14-15 County Budget and the budget process under the leadership of County Manager Diorio, which was favorable.

The vote was then taken on the original motion as follows:

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Budget Ordinance Fiscal Year 2014-2015, which includes the technical adjustments for MedAssist and CW Williams as previously approved by the Board and noted in the prior motion; and a balanced operating budget of expenditures and revenues for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 as required by Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. The Budget Ordinance results in a total budget of $1.53 billion and maintains the current county property tax rate of 81.57 cents, as well as the law enforcement service district tax rate remaining at the current rate of 19.37 cents. Also, the following reflects the tax rates for the fire service districts for the following Extra Territorial Jurisdictions (ETJs): Charlotte = 6 cents; Cornelius = 5 cents; Davidson = 6 cents; Huntersville = 5 cents; and Mint Hill = 7 cents.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

(14-1742) DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

The Board received as information monthly departmental reports for May 2014.

A copy of the reports is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1910) FEATURE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION: PUBLIC HEALTH

The Board received a presentation from Dr. Marcus Plescia, Public Health Director, on County Public Health approaches to chronic disease.

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Dr. Plescia was thanked for his report.

JUNE 17, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap, chair of the Board’s Health & Human Services Committee, informed the Board that at a later date, the Board would receive a recommendation from the Committee asking the Board to take a position on a matter. Note: The specific matter was not mentioned.

Commissioner Leake talked about the need for Health Department satellite locations throughout the community.

Commissioner Clarke suggested Dr. Plescia add joint replacement to the list of growing health concerns.

Commissioner Clarke asked Dr. Plescia to comment on Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Plescia said Nurse Practitioners were a valuable part of a medical team, as well as, Physician Assistants.

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1886) DECLARATION OF PERPETUAL LAND USE RESTRICTIONS – DOUBLE OAKS PARK

Jacqueline McNeil with Asset and Facility Management addressed the Declaration of Perpetual Land Use Restrictions on a portion of Tax Parcel 075-123-02 (+/- 8.0 acres) at Double Oaks Park.

Commissioner Ratliff left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the placement of a Declaration of Perpetual Land Use Restrictions on a portion of Tax Parcel 075-123-02 (+/- 8.0 acres) at Double Oaks Park as is required for remediation of Inactive Hazardous Substance or Waste Disposal Sites that are subject to a Remedial Action Plan by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Note: A portion of Double Oaks Park (+/- 8.0 acres), which was transferred to County ownership from the City through the park consolidation process, sits on the site of a former landfill. The boundaries of the former landfill include a portion of the Park, and property owned by other entities surrounding the Park. The former landfill site totals 18.3 acres, including the 8.0 acres that is on County-owned property. The landfill was in existence from the 1950s to the early 1980s, which was before the State instituted requirements for landfills. Like many old landfills around the State, this landfill was unlined. Landfill permitting requirements did not go into effect in North Carolina until January 1983. Household waste and waste generated during construction was buried on the property. The portion of the former landfill that is on County-owned property is vacant and is not actively used for park purposes. Because the landfill was unlined, it is classified as an Inactive Hazardous Substance or Waste Disposal Site as defined by the North Carolina Inactive Hazardous Sites Response Act of 1987. The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Division of Waste Management, Superfund Section is responsible for the oversight, assessment, and remediation of hazardous substances and pollutants, including pre-regulatory landfills such as the Double Oaks site. County staff have been working cooperatively with State staff to investigate the site and prepare a Remedial Action Plan. The State has completed an investigation of the property and has prepared a Remedial Action Plan that has been approved by the Secretary of DENR. The State has proposed performing several activities as part of the Remedial Action Plan. These activities include limiting exposure to on- and off-site waste, slope stabilization, and institutional controls (land use restrictions). As part of these activities, some of the soil from the landfill will be removed and concentrated on the County-owned property. The excavated area will be backfilled with clean soil. The County's property have a fabric barrier placed on it that will be topped with 18-inch thick soil and another 6-inch thick layer of vegetative soil. The County's property will be gently sloped 9

JUNE 17, 2014 which will reduce the need for future maintenance. As part of the program, the State will shoulder the cost of performing these activities. Upon completion of the remediation process, the County will be required to place land use restrictions on the remediated property (see attached). These restrictions include, in part, no above or below ground construction improvements, no alteration or disturbance of existing soil, ground water from the site shall not be used for any purpose, and no soil from the area may be removed. However, the County's property may be used for "open space" only. Open space activities include biking, hiking, running, hunting, fishing, and bird watching. The City of Charlotte maintains an interest in the property since the County is required to deed the property back to the City should certain circumstances occur such as if the property is no longer used for park purposes. Therefore, placement of the restrictions on the property is conditioned upon the City agreeing to place the restrictions on the property as well. Staff with the City has indicated that the City intends to approve the restrictions.

(14-1892) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- CARRY FORWARD (MECKLINK)

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

1. Amend the MeckLink FY2014 budget to reduce Federal and State funding in the amount of $5,049,441; Note: This Board action is necessary due to funding reductions from the North Carolina Division of MH/DD/SAS and the transition of management of state funded services from MeckLINK to Cardinal Innovations for the period April 2014 - June 2014. These funds will be re-allocated to Cardinal Innovations for the continued provision of services for this time period. Reduction of Federal funds and associated expenditures in the amount of $492,106. Reduction of State funds and associated expenses in the amount of $4,557,335.

2. Carry forward all Medicaid funds that remain unspent at June 30, 2014; Note: These funds will be used to pay claims for services delivered on or prior to March 31, 2014. Contractually Medicaid providers have 180 days from the date of service to submit claims to MeckLINK. These funds will also be used for administrative expenses and the continued close out activities in FY2015. Carry forward of Medicaid funds estimated to be $5,200,000.

3. Approve use of contingency funds in the amount of $2,300,000 to be used for county funded behavioral health services and carry over all funds that remain unspent at June 30, 2014. Note: In the FY2014 budget, funds were set aside in restricted contingency for behavioral health services. These funds will also be used to continue to pay for outstanding non-Medicaid service claims. These funds will also be used for administrative expenses and the continued close out activities in FY2015.

Assistant County Manager Michelle Lancaster addressed this issue.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1921) ONE QUARTER-CENT COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX REFERENDUM

Chairman Fuller addressed the proposed one quarter-cent sales and use tax referendum.

JUNE 17, 2014 Chairman Fuller said the proposed one quarter-cent sales and use tax referendum would provide the community an opportunity to “say and show that education is important to all of us.”

Chairman Fuller said the passage of the proposed one quarter-cent sales and use tax referendum would provide a “sustainable” plan to fund education, the arts, and the public library in the community.

Commissioner Clarke addressed the statutory authority allowing the proposed one quarter-cent sales and use tax referendum to be brought forth.

Commissioner Clarke said the tax would not be applicable to food purchases.

Commissioner Clarke distributed and reviewed a revised Statement of Intent REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF POTENTIAL PROCEEDS OF ONE-QUARTER CENT SALES AND USE TAX AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 46 OF CHAPTER 105 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES.

Commissioner Clarke said it’s been said in the community a lot that “we aren’t paying our teachers adequately.” “Our teachers deserve better, all CMS employees deserve better.” Commissioner Clarke said putting forth the proposed referendum would give the “people” the opportunity to decide if they want to use this as a way to support education, the library and the arts in the community.

Commissioner Clarke said this would be a “significant” local enhancement to the quality of education.

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 5-4 with Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ratliff voting yes and Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, James and Ridenhour voting no, to authorize and direct the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections to conduct on November 4, 2014 an advisory referendum on the question of whether to levy an additional one-quarter cent sales and use tax as provided in Article 46 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes and (2) adopt the revised policy set forth as Exhibit A hereto embodying the Board of County Commissioners statement of intent regarding appropriation of the potential proceeds of such additional one-quarter cent sales and use tax.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS POLICY ON STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPROPRIATION OF POTENTIAL PROCEEDS OF ONE-QUARTER CENT SALES AND USE TAX AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE 46 OF CHAPTER 105 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES

WHEREAS, Article 46 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes allows the Board of County Commissioners of Mecklenburg County to institute a one-quarter cent sales and use tax subject to certain conditions, including approval by a majority of those voting in an advisory referendum for the levy; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Mecklenburg County did on June 17, 2014 authorize and direct the Mecklenburg County board of elections to conduct on November 4, 2014 an advisory referendum on the question of whether to levy a local sales and use tax in Mecklenburg County as provided in Article 46 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners believed it would be advisable and in the best interests of all current and future residents of the County and, in particular, those persons casting a vote in the advisory referendum to be held November 4, 2014, to adopt a policy setting forth at the time the Board authorized and directed the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections to conduct the advisory referendum a statement of the intent of the Board of County Commissioners regarding appropriation of the proceeds of the additional one-quarter cent sales and use tax should a majority of those voting in the 11

JUNE 17, 2014 referendum vote for the levy and should the Board of County Commissioner subsequently approve the levy of such tax.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioner shall, and hereby does, adopt the following statement of intent in the form of a Board policy regarding appropriation of the proceeds received from the levy of the proposed one-quarter cent sales and use tax authorized by Article 46 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes should (1) a majority of those persons voting in the advisory referendum approve the levy of such tax and (2) the Board of County Commissioners following such approval, by resolution and after 10 days' public notice, levy such additional one-quarter cent local sales and use tax:

1. Eighty percent (80%) of the proceeds received shall be appropriated to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (“CMS”) for the purpose of enhancing the quality of education in Mecklenburg County by insuring competitive salaries for teachers and CMS salaried support personnel and supplementing the compensation for hourly paid employees of CMS.

2. Seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the proceeds received shall be appropriated to Central Piedmont Community College (“CPCC”) for the purpose of enhancing the quality of the educational services provided by CPCC, including but not limited to, supplementing salaries of CPCC employees and maintaining the facilities in which those educational services are provided.

3. Seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the proceeds received shall be appropriated to the Arts & Science Council—Charlotte/Mecklenburg, Inc., a non-profit corporation (“ASC”), to support the continuing growth of arts and culture in Mecklenburg County, including, but not limited to, music education in the schools, and help the County become a more vibrant community that enhances the quality of life for residents, attracts businesses and fuels economic development; and

4. Five percent (5 %) of the proceeds received shall be appropriated to the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, a body corporate created by the General Assembly of North Carolina (the “Library”), to support the Library in its vital and evolving role as a provider of lifelong education services and programs for all residents of Mecklenburg County.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of the proceeds received from the levy of the proposed one-quarter cent sales and use tax authorized by Article 46 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes appropriated to CMS, CPCC, ASC and the Library shall be in addition to and not in place or replacement of any amounts appropriated to CMS, CPCC, ASC and the Library in the County’s operating budget for the fiscal year immediately preceding the first year in which the proceeds received from the levy of the proposed one-quarter cent sales and use tax are appropriated to CMS, CPCC, ASC and the Library, with the exception of any amount appropriated to ASC in such operating budget for Studio 345 (a/k/a The National Center for Arts & Technology).

Comments prior to the above vote

Commissioner Dunlap said he was glad to see this matter come before the Board because on August 3, 2010 he made this type of motion but it failed to receive a second. Commissioner Dunlap said he believed in 2010 as he did today that “our schools and public libraries are essential to our community.” Commissioner Dunlap said he was supportive of including the arts.

Commissioner Dunlap said it should be the voters of Mecklenburg County decision as to whether they want to levy this tax and not the Board’s.

Commissioner Ridenhour questioned the sustainability of this method for supporting education, libraries, and arts if there’s a slowdown in the economy. 12

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Commissioner Dunlap said the funds would not be appropriated unless they’re “realized.”

Commissioner Ridenhour said he was uncomfortable with a plan that “ties” compensation to something that was potentially a “volatile” revenue source, such as, sales tax.

Commissioner Ridenhour said he would have been more comfortable having a discussion during the budget straw vote process regarding “carving a chuck” out of the proposed budget to accomplish this, rather than, an increase in sales tax.

Commissioner Ridenhour said assuming the voters approve the referendum and the tax was levied, what would happen in subsequent years when there’s a need for another increase, as a result of folks appearing before the Board saying CMS needs more.

Commissioner Ridenhour said his main concern was for the long term planning aspect of this method to fund education, libraries, and the arts.

Commissioner Clarke said Commissioner Ridenhour was correct with respect to the property tax being a more “stable” source of revenue than sales tax, but historically, with the exception of the recent downturn in the economy, sales tax traditionally increased every year.

Commissioner Clarke said one thing that was attractive about this method was that it was a growing source of revenue for the entities that would receive the funds. Commissioner Clarke said if there was a decline in the sales tax, then adjustments would have to be made.

Commissioner Clarke said he still felt it was the primary responsibility of the State to compensate its employees who are teachers and other employees of the school system. He said it’s up to the people of Mecklenburg County to decide if they want to do more.

Commissioner Ridenhour said it was “frustrating” to find out about this plan the night before it “hit the papers.” Commissioner Ridenhour said he liked, however, the “outside of the box kind of creating thinking,” because there was a need to identify some sort of “sustainable” funding plan for these entities. Commissioner Ridenhour said his regret was that input was not received from the entire Board before moving forward with the proposal.

Commissioner Bentley echoed Commissioner Ridenhour’s sentiment of “frustration” for not being aware of this proposal prior to reading about it in the newspaper.

Commissioner Bentley asked for clarification around the compensation piece of the proposal as it related to CMS. Commissioner Bentley said the voters would need to have a “clear” understanding of this.

Commissioner Bentley asked was it envisioned that the sales tax dollars would be discretionary bonus dollars determined by CMS on an annual basis or would these dollars be “baked in” to the salaries that become an ongoing new baseline salary for teachers. Commissioner Bentley said this would make a difference around the “sustainability” issue.

Commissioner Clarke said his response to Commissioner Bentley would be the use of her term “baked in.”

Commissioner Clarke said it should be thought of as a supplement for all employees of our educational institutions that would actually grow over time. 13

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Commissioner Bentley said she wanted to make sure voters understood that this would be an annual commitment.

Commissioner Clarke said that was the intent. He said this would not be a “one-time deal.” He said once in place, the tax would be collected and as long as the Board of County Commissioners “honored” the basis upon which the voters approved it, and as long as the Board of Education “honored” the basis upon which the voters approved it, it would continue to be used for that purpose.

Commissioner Bentley said this was a “regressive” tax and that it disproportionately impacts lower income residents. Commissioner Bentley said the Board needed to pay close attention to the tax burden on residents because at some point it would become a “competitive” disadvantage on local residents.

Commissioner Bentley commented on the concern raised in the community regarding CMS losing teachers because of compensation issues. Commissioner Bentley said there’s “no doubt” that CMS was losing “good” teachers because of compensation issues, however she’d like to consider these “arguments” within a broader context.

Commissioner Bentley said per a separation report received from CMS regarding outgoing teachers and their feedback from exit interviews, twice as many teachers left CMS because of morale related issues as to pay related issues.

Commissioner Bentley said she was not dismissing the pay issue but that it shows there were “larger” issues that CMS needed to “pay attention to.” Commissioner Bentley said to focus solely on pay was doing a “disservice” to teachers that choose to stay.

Commissioner Bentley implored the Board of Education, CMS administrators and staff to do all that they could do to ensure that teachers “love to go to work every day” and to create an environment where their morale was “maintained and improved.”

Commissioner James asked for clarity on Article 46 of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes allows the Board of County Commissioners of Mecklenburg County to institute a one-quarter cent sales and use tax subject to certain conditions, including approval by a majority of those voting in an advisory referendum for the levy, Section 105-537.Levy (d) Limitation – A tax levied under this Article may not be in effect in a county at the same time as a tax levied under Article 60 of this chapter.

Commissioner James asked what was Article 60. County Attorney Bethune said Article 60 was a land transfer tax that had since been repealed. County Attorney Bethune said the language referenced by Commissioner James should have been taken out when the article was repealed. He said Article 60 no longer existed.

Commissioner James asked about the ballot question as outlined in Article 46 and its connection to the Resolution of Statement of Intent, which outlined how the funds would be used. Commissioner James asked was the statement of intent binding on future Board of County Commissioners. County Attorney Bethune said no.

Commissioner James said people should be aware that the statement of intent was non-binding and that future Boards could decide to use the funds for other things.

Commissioner James asked who decided what percentage of the sales and use tax would go to the respective entities.

Commissioner Clarke said this was the way he drafted the proposal. Commissioner Clarke said the intent was for this to be a statement of “strong” support for the employees of the school system. Commissioner Clarke said almost 90% of the proceeds anticipated to be received would go to support the school system directly.

JUNE 17, 2014 Commissioner Cotham spoke in opposition to the proposal and suggested the Board “scrutinize” existing revenues in order to provide more to education and the other priorities.

Commissioner Dunlap noted that the sales tax would not be applicable to food purchases and items that it would be applicable to were things residents and visitors choose to purchase regardless of their income.

Chairman Fuller said other than the proposed plan, no one submitted a plan regarding how to fund teacher compensation, the cultural sector, and libraries.

Chairman Fuller said the voters of Mecklenburg County should have the opportunity to decide if they want to do this or not.

Note: The above is not inclusive of all comments but is a summary.

Policy recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1889) CLOSED SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the purchase price of $475,000 for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education to acquire Tax Parcel 041-183-15 (+/- 13.34 acres) on Milhaven Lane in the City of Charlotte.

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1859) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

1. Receive a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews.

2. Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners June 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the board.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1873) CARRY FORWARD OF FUNDS -- FORENSIC EVALUATION UNIT (CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES)

Approve carry forward funds in the amount of $50,000 to FY15 for the completion of forensic evaluations for the court system. 15

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(14-1877) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- DSS (REVENUE INCREASE)

Recognize, receive and appropriate additional State Smart Start administration revenue of $6,985.

Note: The Mecklenburg County Smart Start has allocated additional funding for administrative costs. The Smart Start administration revenue is used to fund the Child Care Resources, Inc. (CCRI) administrative fee for services. The budget will increase in the amount of $6,985 from $151,802 to $158,787.

(14-1884) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Stephen & Michelle White, owners of property at 530 Gallagher Street (Tax Parcel 065-131-05) for $48,000.

2. Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department to utilize the structures for training exercises.

Note: The purchases are a part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services’ Flood Mitigation Program. The goal of the Program is to minimize the risk of potential loss of life and property damage from flooding while enhancing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain (creating open space, expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.).

(14-1885) LAND DONATION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT -- CHURCH AT CHARLOTTE

A) Accept donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 209-021-02 (+/- 48' wide) from the Church at Charlotte to be used as joint parking for Carmel Road Neighborhood Park as well as the church

B) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a Development and Easement Agreement between the County and the Church at Charlotte to govern the construction and future use of the parking lot to be built on the portion of Tax Parcel 209-021-02 that is to be donated to the County.

(14-1887) DECLINE RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL -- CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS PROPERTY

Decline the County's statutory right of first refusal on Tax Parcel #003-234-04 (+/- .001 acres) that is owned by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education to permit a sale of the property to the Davidson Housing Coalition.

Note: The Davidson Housing Coalition (DHC) would like to acquire Tax Parcel #003-234-04 from Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to add to the adjacent parcel (Tax Parcel #003-234-05) for future housing construction purposes.

(14-1888) PARKING DECK MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT -- 4TH ST. PARKING DECK

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for parking deck management services for the 4th Street Parking Deck with LAZ Parking. 16

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Note: Approval of this item will authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a contract, consistent with the following key business terms:

· Original contract term: Three (3) years · Renewal options: Two (2) additional consecutive one (1) year renewals · Contract costs: o Year one: $88,800 o Year two: $91,020 o Year three: $93,300 o Year 4 (First Renewal): $95,628 o Year 5 (Second Renewal): $98,016 o Negotiated contract shall include the cost of an annual financial audit of the deck operations.

(14-1890) STORM WATER FEE -- CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND TOWN OF DAVIDSON

1) Adopt resolution titled - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASING THE MINOR SYSTEM COST COMPONENT OF THE STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE; MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASING THE MINOR SYSTEM COST COMPONENT OF THE STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE

WHEREAS, on May 17, 1993, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners adopted the “Mecklenburg County Storm Water Management Plan” which sets forth guiding principles and a financial plan for the operation of the comprehensive storm water management program in Mecklenburg County, which plan requires use of a rate structure based on impervious area and a base charge for fixed and administrative costs sufficient to cover such costs; and

WHEREAS, on November 1, 1993, Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte entered into “AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF A SINGLE STORM WATER SYSTEM IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY” (hereinafter “Agreement”) to deal with the operation and maintenance of the storm water drainage system within the incorporated limits of the City; and

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2014, the Charlotte City Council held a public hearing and on May 20, 2014, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a proposed increase in the minor system component of the storm water service charges to be levied on properties within the City of Charlotte; and

WHEREAS, on June 10, 2014 Mecklenburg County received notification from the City Manager to increase the minor system cost component of the storm water service charge to be levied on properties within the City of Charlotte; and

WHEREAS, Section 5(iii) of the Agreement requires that the Board of Commissioners alter the minor system cost component of the service charge to be levied within the City to such amounts as determined by the City Council; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County that effective July 1, 2014 the minor system component of the storm water service charge to be levied on properties within the City of Charlotte is increased to the following:  $ 5.52 per month for single family residences with less than 2,000 square feet of impervious area (lower tier)  $ 8.13 per month for single family residences with 2,000 or more square feet of impervious area (upper tier)  $135.56 per month for each acre of impervious surfaces for all other residential or non-residential land, and a prorata share of each portion thereof.

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2) Adopt resolution titled - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASING THE MINOR SYSTEM COST COMPONENT OF THE STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE TOWN OF DAVIDSON.

MECKLENBURG COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCREASING THE MINOR SYSTEM COST COMPONENT OF THE STORM WATER SERVICE CHARGES TO BE LEVIED WITHIN THE TOWN OF DAVIDSON

WHEREAS, on November 1, 1993, Mecklenburg County and the Town of Davidson entered into “AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF A SINGLE STORM WATER SYSTEM IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY” (hereinafter “Agreement”) to deal with the operation and maintenance of the storm water drainage system within the incorporated limits of the Town of Davidson; and

WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Town of Davidson held a public hearing and on May 20, 2014, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a proposed increase in the minor system component of the storm water service charges to be levied on properties within the Town of Davidson; and

WHEREAS, on June 13, 2014 Mecklenburg County received notification from the Town Manager to increase the minor system cost component of the storm water service charge to be levied on properties within the Town of Davidson; and

WHEREAS, Section 5(iii) of the Agreement requires that the Board of Commissioners alter the minor system cost component of the service charge to be levied within the Town of Davidson to such amounts as determined by the Town of Davidson Board of Commissioners; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County that effective July 1, 2014 the minor system component of the storm water service charge to be levied on properties within the Town of Davidson is increased to the following:  $ 1.76 per month for single family residences with 1,999 square feet or less of impervious area (Tier I)  $ 2.61 per month for single family residences with 2,000 but less than 2,999 square feet of impervious area (Tier II)  $ 3.71 per month for single family residences with 3,000 but less than 4,999 square feet of impervious area (Tier III)  $ 7.32 per month for single family residences with 5,000 or more square feet of impervious area (Tier IV)  $ 43.50 per month for each acre of impervious surfaces for all other residential or non-residential land, and a prorata share of each portion thereof.

Resolutions recorded in full in Minute Book ______Documents # ______and ______.

(14-1891) LEASE AMENDMENT -- COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with Charlotte East, LLC for additional office space for Mecklenburg County's Community Corrections Office.

(14-1893) GRANT APPLICATION -- NATIONAL CLEAN DIESEL FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 18

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Approve submission of a grant application for $500,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate the grant funds; and authorize the carry forward of all unspent funds until completion of the project.

Note: The Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines (GRADE) program provides sub-grants for the replacement or repower of diesel equipment that operates in the Charlotte Region. Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions have been cost-effectively reduced from these non-road mobile sources. The requested actions will allow MCAQ to continue and to expand the GRADE program, which is expected to reduce an additional 60 tons of Nitrogen Oxides. The GRADE program is important for the Charlotte region in order to achieve the federal health-based standards for ground-level ozone.

(14-1894) REVISIONS TO THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE (MCAPCO)

Adopt revisions to the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance.

Note: The revisions to MCAPCO is in response to State certification requirements and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) grant requirements.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1898) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held June 3, 2014 and Special Meeting held June 12, 2014 and Closed Session held June 3, 2014.

(14-1905) TAX REFUNDS

1. Approve refunds in the amount of $9,373.84 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

2. Approve refunds in the amount of $78,658.59 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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Commissioner Ridenhour left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1872) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- SHERIFF'S OFFICE (REVENUE INCREASE) 19

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Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake and Ratliff voting yes, to: 1. Recognize and appropriate $237,642 from concealed handgun permit fees to the Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund; Note: These funds will be used for the purchase of supplies and equipment as necessary.

2. Recognize and appropriate $125,131 from Inmate Commissary revenue to the Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund; Note: All funds collected through Jail commissary operations are to be used for inmate education, library and self-sufficiency programs, as well as supplies and equipment to support the programs.

3. Recognize and appropriate $73,968 from the Vocational Facility telephone revenue to the Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund; Note: All funds received from 16.8 percent of commissions from the inmate telephone system are to be used for inmate vocational education programs.

4. Recognize, receive and appropriate $4,240 from seized assets for the Sheriff's Special Revenue Fund. Note: This will increase the budget for the Special Revenue Fund and allow the Sheriff's Office to enter into contracts and expend money in accordance with the Special Revenue Fund ordinance.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner James left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

(14-1878) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- CARRY FORWARD (DSS)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ratliff voting yes, to carry forward unspent Adoption Promotion funds that remain at June 30, 2014.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: Carry forward estimate of $118,136 of state funding into FY2015.

Commissioner Bentley left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1880) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- CARRY FORWARD (HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 6-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake and Ratliff voting yes, to carry forward all funds related to Sisters of Mercy Community Alternative Program for Disabled Adults (CAP-DA) grant that remain unspent at June 30, 2014, and carry forward all funds related to Children’s Medical Fund that remain unspent at June 30, 2014.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: Carry forward estimate is $68,067.

JUNE 17, 2014 Commissioner Ridenhour returned to the dais.

(14-1882) JOINT UNDERTAKING AGREEMENT -- MEDIC

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve Resolution amending the Second Amended and Restated Joint Undertaking Agreement between Mecklenburg County and the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Hospital Authority Creating an Emergency Medical Services Agency (MEDIC) to include language covering MEDIC employees' retirement or other post-employment benefits (OPEB)

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book _____ Document # ______.

(14-1896) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- REVENUE INCREASE AND CARRY FORWARD (COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

1. Recognize and appropriate $6,164 in revenue generated from fees, charges, and donations Note: Community Support Services anticipates additional NOVA fees and charges in the amount of $4,430 to be collected from client sessions before June 30, 2014. Also, $1,734 in additional contributions have been received from various Community Support Services programs. The appropriated funds will be spent before June 30, 2014.

2. Recognize and appropriate $18,000 received from the City of Charlotte CMPD for the Safe Exchange Visitation Center (SVSE). Authorize carry forward to FY15 of funds unspent at June 30, 2014 Note: Funds received from the City of Charlotte CMPD will be used for security services at Safe Exchange Visitation Center.

3. Carry forward $40,000 in county funds from the Domestic Violence program budget to provide Security services for the Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center in FY15; and Note: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center will provide enhanced child wellbeing and safety through the Domestic Violence/Child Welfare Partnership's system change efforts. The funds will carry forward from the MeckFUSE Contract.

4. Carry forward estimated unspent county funds in the amount of $329,326. Funds are related to the Housing Stability Partnership and will be used in FY15.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Bentley returned to the dais.

(14-1903) PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

JUNE 17, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve amendment to the Mecklenburg County Privilege License Tax Ordinance.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: On May 29, 2014, the General Assembly passed, and the Governor signed, SL 2014-3 which repealed the authority for a county to levy privilege license taxes effective July 1, 2015. This Session Law also mandated that only businesses physically located within a county or municipality are subject to the tax for FY 2015. Mecklenburg County has a Privilege License Tax Ordinance that establishes the due and delinquent dates for the tax and empowers the Tax Collector to administer the Ordinance for the County. The Ordinance currently provides that the tax is due on July 1 and delinquent July 2 each year. The Tax Collector's Office typically mails renewal notices to taxpayers in late May, providing taxpayers at least 30 days to pay prior to the delinquent date. This year the renewal notices were not mailed in May given that it was known early in May that the privilege license tax authorization would probably be changed during the short session. The Tax Collector's Office needs up to three (3) weeks to produce and mail the renewal notices. Taxpayers will not receive the renewal notices in sufficient time to pay the tax prior to the July 2 delinquent date due to the timing of the new law without a modification to Section 6 of the County's Privilege License Tax Ordinance to change the due date from July 1 to July 31. In addition, Section 2 needs to be changed to specify that only businesses actually located within the County are subject to the Ordinance. By approving these changes, the Ordinance will be consistent with the new law and taxpayers will have sufficient time to pay the tax without becoming delinquent. The Tax Collector believes that changing the due and delinquent dates in the Ordinance for this last year of the tax is the fair and just way to handle this matter for privilege license taxpayers. A similar request will be presented to the City Council on June 9 to modify the City's privilege license tax ordinance.

Ordinance recorded in full in Minute Book _____ document # ______.

(14-1908) GRANT APPLICATION -- SERVICES TO OLDER ADULTS REFUGEE & ENTRANT ASSISTANCE (PARK & RECREATION)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve submission of a grant application in the amount of $48,600 from the N.C. Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Social Services, Economic and Family Services, Refugee Program for Services to Older Adults Refugee & Entrant Assistance, and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate the grant funds to Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: This grant provides support services in conjunction with English Language Training and Citizenship classes to assist senior refugees to secure American citizenship. The grant is a Federal Program but it is awarded by the state.

(14-1913) CARRY FORWARD FUNDS FOR NACO 2015 CONFERENCE

JUNE 17, 2014

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Note: Mecklenburg County is the host county for the NACo 2015 conference. These funds were allocated in FY14 and the carry forward will allow the County to meet its host obligations. No additional funds have been identified in the FY15 budget.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 10:16 p.m.

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

JULY 1, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

Commissioners Dunlap and Ridenhour were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1917, 14-1922, 14-1926, 14-1928, 14-1929, 14-1935, 14-1937, and 14-1941 to be removed from consent and voted upon separately.

(14-1933) STAFF BRIEFINGS - DISPOSITION STRATEGY -- COUNTY OWNED PROPERTIES IN CENTER CITY CHARLOTTE

The Board received as information an update on the proposed development programs and projected property values of County-owned land in center city Charlotte.

Mark Hahn, Director of Asset and Facility Management and Candice Damon with HR&A Advisors gave the update.

Note: As part of a comprehensive facility master planning effort, Mecklenburg County Asset and Facility Management (BSSA-AFM) hired real estate and economic development expert, HR&A Advisors, to prepare an analysis of four County-owned center city properties and to recommend a disposition strategy. The properties include:

JULY 1, 2014 · The Hal Marshall Center (approx. 11 acres) · Brooklyn Village/2nd Ward (approx. 11.3 acres) · Walton Plaza (approx. 5.8 acres) · 4th & Graham, adjacent to Knights Ballpark (approx. 1 acre)

On March 11, 2014, HR&A facilitated a session at the Board’s Public Policy Workshop to reach an understanding of the Boards goals and objectives for economic development. Based on their understanding of the local market and the Board’s goals, HR&A determined feasible land uses for each site and developed recommended programs for redevelopment of the sites. The development programs articulate the proposed use and potential timing of redevelopment on each site, as well as how the coordinated implementation of each program would advance the County’s economic development goals.

Based on the proposed redevelopment programs, HR&A prepared pro forma financial analyses to provide a preliminary opinion of the sale value of the sites and the property values resulting from redevelopment of the sites. The analysis also identified the projected annual property tax revenue based on the redevelopment programs.

Building upon a highest and best use recommendation, HR&A presented a framework the County could utilize to determine methods and timing for disposing of the sites. In addition HR&A suggested whether provision of incentives or other financial assistance was necessary to stimulate redevelopment.

Commissioner Dunlap entered the meeting during the part of the presentation regarding Scenario development for Brooklyn Village.

Commissioner Ridenhour entered the meeting during the part of the presentation regarding Series of Next Steps.

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Bentley asked were opportunities being missed to land large conferences because of a lack of hotel rooms. Ms. Damon addressed Commissioner Bentley’s question. She noted that hotel occupancy was seasonal for conventions and that she personally was a little skeptic about convention centers and building more hotels to attract conventions. Ms. Damon said conventions were attracted to a diversity of things to do and a strong airport connection. She said Charlotte-Mecklenburg was “A+ - B- in both of those areas. She said there were a range of thoughts with respect to this issue and that it would be better to consult with someone in the convention center arena in order to get educated on any type of correlation.

Commissioner Clarke asked about a strategy to attract strong development partner(s), since the County was not in the real estate development business. Ms. Damon said Charlotte-Mecklenburg had lots of economic development & media relations folks working in the community; that people read about the area and that Charlotte- Mecklenburg was covered and well thought of in the national real estate market. She said there were about 10-15 firms you would want interested in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and that there were a variety of ways to get connected to them and subsequently bring them here. She said the connections were here through the downtown business associations, consultants, etc. to get the major southeastern developers and the major national developers to come for a visit and “at least tell you why they won’t come here, which would be extremely instructive.”

Commissioner Clarke said it’s been his experience that the community does better when it has a strong local developer that can drive the process. Ms. Damon said national developers would not come unless there was a local

JULY 1, 2014 partner. She said sometimes local developers are “nervous” about national developers coming in, but that they shouldn’t be.

Commissioner Dunlap asked was residential development at the Hal Marshall Center site still the best choice for development, in light of other residential (hotels) being built in the area and the forthcoming Transit Blue Line going north. Ms. Damon said for the foreseeable future, residential development at the Hal Marshall Center site was still the best choice. She said data continued to show, the younger generation prefers to live in urban areas.

Commissioner Dunlap asked was there a data source that could tell you, based on population growth, how much of that growth would be multifamily vs. single family. Commissioner Dunlap expressed concern for having a surplus of multifamily in the future and multifamily areas becoming less desirable. Ms. Damon said if areas are well kept and the quality of housing was good, it shouldn’t become a problem.

Commissioner Ratliff asked about the hotel market and whether there was a need for specialty or boutique type hotels, which was addressed. Ms. Damon outlined how the process would work when seeking a developer for the properties, which would involve indicating what the County’s overall desire was and establishing a set of criteria for evaluating responses. Ms. Damon said depending on which site, there could possibly be a market for boutique type hotels, as well as other things in 2020. She said whatever was of interest to the County should be included in the overall picture of what the desire was.

Chairman Fuller commented on the Brooklyn Village/Second Ward site. He said it was his understanding there had been discussion in the community regarding doing something with the Aquatic Center, but he wasn’t sure of the status of those discussions. He asked if the idea around the Aquatic Center was pursued, how would that impact the analysis of the Brooklyn Village/Second Ward site, if any. Ms. Damon said she did not know enough about the idea to comment.

Chairman Fuller asked Ms. Damon to comment on the cultural components of the analysis. Ms. Damon said she would think that the County would want “ground floor activation” in all of the scenarios for any density on top. Ms. Damon said you would not want folks to do big lobbies with no windows, if you can help it. She said her RFP would require some type of “extraordinary showing that it would be a hardship not to do ground floor activation.”

Commissioner James referenced the County’s past experience with issuing a RFP for the Hal Marshall site and how nothing came to fruition.

Ms. Damon said “you run scenarios like this to give yourselves a sense of what the range of financial return might be under a plausible scenario of partnership with the private sector; not to develop a scenario in which you say, developer that’s what you’re going to build.” She said that would be a “mistake.” She said what you would do instead, would be to say to the developer, “we’ve done an analysis, we know what the range is; here are our values and goals.” Ms. Damon said you do not “dictate to the market.”

Commissioner James said government should not be involved in determining whether larger or more hotels were needed.

Commissioner James said he wouldn’t have a problem with selling County property for development, but government should not be involved in the planning of the development.

This concluded the discussion. The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

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County Manager Diorio asked the Board if they wanted this matter to come back before them again or if they wanted staff to bring forth, at a later date, some preliminary recommendations.

There was no objection to staff moving forward with bringing preliminary recommendations back to the Board.

(14-1915, 14-1918) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND BUSINESS LOCATION AND EXPANSION

Note: Prior to going into Closed Session, it was noted that there was no Consult with Attorney matter to be discussed in Closed Session.

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purpose: Business Location and Expansion.

The Board went into Closed Session at 6:01 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:14 p.m.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting. ______

-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Clarke, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1865) ORDER OF THE LONG LEAF PINE AWARD TO DR. DAN MORRILL

The Board recognized and congratulated Dr. Dan Morrill, Director of the Historic Landmarks Commission upon receiving the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award which is among the most prestigious awards presented by the Governor of North Carolina.

Note: The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is presented to individuals who have a proven record of extraordinary service to the state. Contributions to their communities, extra effort in their careers, and many years of service to their organizations are some of the guidelines by which recipients are selected for this award.

Dr. Lynn Weis, Chairman of the Historic Landmarks Commission addressed Dr. Morrill’s contributions to the community.

Note: Dr. Dan L. Morrill has been a professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte since 1963 while also working as the Consulting Director of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission for 38 years. Dr. Morrill has written numerous books and scholarly articles about aspects of local history. He has received many awards and recognitions, including being recognized as one of the first recipients of the NCNB (now Bank of America) Award for Teaching Excellence (1970), as well as the Pegasus Award (2002), given by the Public Relations 4

JULY 1, 2014 Society of America to an individual outside of the public relations profession who has demonstrated superior knowledge and use of public relations for the betterment of the community. Dr. Morrill was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Arts & Science Council (2012). An avid champion of public history and an energetic teacher, Dr. Morrill has inspired many of his students to become involved in their surrounding communities. Dr. Morrill's contributions to the preserving of Mecklenburg County's rich heritage and history have helped to ensure that many future generations will benefit from his great legacy.

Dr. Morrill thanked the Board for acknowledging his receipt of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

Note: There was no objection from the Board to move Item 14-1954 CMPD Animal Care and Control Presentation up on the agenda.

(14-1954) CMPD ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL PRESENTATION (COMMISSIONER RIDENHOUR)

The Board received information about Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Animal Care and Control responsibilities and adoption process.

Commissioner Ridenhour, sponsor of this agenda item, noted he recently read that CMPD Animal Care and Control was “overwhelmed by the volume of cats and kittens coming in the shelter doors.” He said per the article, June was declared “Adopt-A-Cat Month.”

Mark Balestra, Division Director with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) Animal Care and Control Division addressed their work and availability of pets for adoption. He was accompanied by volunteer Meme Gilmore and staff member Julia Conner.

A kitten and puppy were introduced to show a sampling of pets available for adoption. Chairman Fuller thanked Director Balestra for his presentation.

(14-1912) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

No one appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1919) APPOINTMENTS

CITIZEN'S CAPITAL BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment consideration to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee:

William Foster Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Dunlap, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Anu Prakash Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, and Ratliff Voting Ceased 5

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Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of William Foster to the Citizen’s Capital Budget Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring July 31, 2016 and Anu Prakash to fill an unexpired term expiring July 31, 2014 and a full two-year term expiring July 31, 2016.

They replace Cynthia Bush, who had served two full terms and Jeff Jackson, who resigned because he was elected to the NC State Senate.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment consideration to the Human Resources Advisory Committee:

Deanna Arnold Commissioners Bentley and James Paula Harvey Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Ada Watson-White Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Paula Harvey to the Human Resources Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term expiring January 31, 2017 and Ada Watson-White to fill an unexpired term expiring February 4, 2016.

They replace Sheila Fetner and Eric McMillan both of whom resigned because of work obligations.

(14-1920) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Dorothy Barnes and Rosalind Bland to the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee for three-year terms expiring June 30, 2017.

BOARD OF MOTOR VEHICLE REVIEW

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Chris Price and Charles Roberts to the Board of Motor Vehicle Review for one-year terms expiring July 18, 2015.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Charles Roberts as Chairman of the Board of Motor Vehicle Review for the duration of his term.

JULY 1, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap nominated the following person for appointment consideration to the Board of Motor Vehicle Review: Matt McNeill.

Note: An appointment will occur following an interview of the above nominee by an ad hoc committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman. Per Board policy, persons seeking appointment to the Board of Motor Vehicle Review must undergo an interview process.

BUILDING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Robert Belisle as the Professional Engineer of North Charlotte representative and Melanie Coyne as a General Public representative to the Building Development Commission for three-year terms expiring July 31, 2017.

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to nominate and appoint Thomas Brasse as the Home Builders Association of Charlotte representative and Benjamin Simpson as the American Society of Landscape Architects representative to the Building Development Commission for three-year terms expiring July 31, 2017.

They replace Elliott Mann and Jonathan Wood, both whom served the maximum length of time.

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Jaye Alexander, Sarah Demarest, Larry Edwards, Janet Lama, Shannon McKnight, Dana Sidberry, Jennifer Styczen and Thomas Vinson to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee for three-year terms expiring July 31, 2017.

Commissioner James nominated all applicants for appointment consideration to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee: Joshua Arnold, Renee Barfield, Phyllis Barnette, Sophia Gaither, Trymaine Gaither, Charleon Macon and Diana Sanchez.

Note: An appointment will occur on August 5, 2014.

GROUNDWATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Michael Armour as the Environmental Consultant representative, Ralph Roberts as the General Public Well Owner representative and Stephen Taylor as the Well Contractor/Pump Installer representative to the Groundwater Advisory Committee for terms expiring July 31, 2017 and July 18, 2015.

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Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Ken Pursley and John Shurley to the Historic Landmarks Commission for three-year terms expiring July 31, 2017.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff, but was withdrawn, to nominate and appoint Phyllis Barnette to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a three-year term expiring July 31, 2017.

The following persons were nominated for appointment consideration to the Historic Landmarks Commission:

Phyllis Barnette by Commissioner Dunlap David Castevans by Commissioner James Nathan Clark by Commissioner James Laura Hoover by Commissioner James

Note: An appointment will occur on August 5, 2014.

JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Paul Strickland as a General Public representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a three- year term expiring June 30, 2017.

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ridenhour and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to nominate and appoint Ken Harris as the Juvenile Defense Attorney representative to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a three-year term expiring June 30, 2017.

He replaces Deborah Jackson who resigned due to other time commitments.

(14-1947) TOWN OF MINT HILL PLANNING BOARD

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Tom Gatz to the Mint Hill Planning Board as an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Member (ETJ) as recommended by the Town of Mint Hill Board of Commissioners for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2016.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:30 PM - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT 8

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Prior to the County Manager presenting her Manager’s Report, County Manager Diorio acknowledged that today, July 1, 2014, marked County Attorney Marvin Bethune’s first encounter with Mecklenburg County 40 years ago, July 1, 1974. She stated as a young attorney, working for a local law firm, Attorney Bethune was assigned to work on a lawsuit involving the County’s Department of Social Services, Alexander vs. Hill and that four years later, (November 6, 1978) Attorney Bethune became the County Attorney for Mecklenburg County.

County Manager Diorio thanked County Attorney Bethune for his past and continued service.

The Board, likewise, acknowledged this sentiment.

County Attorney was appreciative of the acknowledgement. He said it had been “a pleasure.”

(14-1944) CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG YOUTH COUNCIL YEAR END REPORT

The Board received a report on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council in partnership with Generation Nation. Clarissa Brooks, a recent graduate of South Mecklenburg High School, gave the report.

Note: In July, 2013, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Generation Nation entered into a partnership to establish and operate the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Youth Council. The purpose of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council is to increase participation and awareness of youth in citizen involvement activities. The goals of the Youth Council are: • Increase student knowledge about and interest in local government, civic issues, problem-solving and leadership • Increase opportunities for meaningful youth involvement in City policy and decision-making • Highlight civic issues of importance to children and youth • Offer youth as a resource for public officials and civic leaders

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Chairman Fuller thanked Clarissa Brooks for the report, which included a video.

(14-1881) CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE

The Board received an update on the ongoing efforts by the County to enhance Land Use & Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) - Code Enforcement's customer service, permitting and inspection process.

Assistant County Manager Leslie Johnson and LUESA Director Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi gave the update.

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Clarke asked whether a presentation would be received from the members of the task force that were with the City of Charlotte. Assistant County Manager Johnson said that could be arranged, however, for clarity purposes she addressed the task force. Assistant County Manager Johnson said the task force probably could be renamed because the task force consisted of city and county staff and not industry stakeholders. The two things that the task force was focusing on were 1) the independent review of trying to have a consultant look at both of 9

JULY 1, 2014 the respective systems, service delivery and how when a person has to map between the two systems and the efficiency related to that and 2) the focus group study.

Commissioner Clarke said at the conclusion of the process, it would be helpful to have a report with at least two representatives from the City of Charlotte.

Commissioner Clarke said he did not think it was possible to compel the builder or the trades person to be there when the inspector comes, nor was it possible to arrange for the inspector to be there “on demand” when the trade’s person wanted them to be there.

Commissioner Clarke said suggested developing a way to establish, during the inspection process, a method of communication between the trade’s person and the inspector, so that there would be the opportunity for dialogue.

Director Gujjarlapudi addressed how the process worked. He said currently there was an opportunity for dialogue, but that staff would look to see if something further could be done to enhance that effort.

Commissioner Ratliff asked about the recruitment process for hiring additional inspectors, which was addressed.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked that consideration be given to informing builders, especially multifamily, about changes in state codes regarding electrical requirements, especially when the changes occur for builders that were in the middle of a project. Commissioner Ridenhour said improved communication regarding changes and possible grandfathering in current projects would help improve customer service. Director Gujjarlapudi addressed what happens when code changes occur, but that he would look into the concern raised by Commissioner Ridenhour.

Chairman Fuller said he would like to hear more about what staff was seeing from the data gathered regarding concerns. Chairman Fuller said it would good develop tools going forward, so that the County wouldn’t have to just rely on anecdotal reports of concerns, but rather, there would be actual evidence of where the problems were.

The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS - NONE

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1930) REPORT ON NC FAST (NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES ACCESSING SERVICES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

The Board received an update from staff regarding the implementation of NCFAST in Mecklenburg County.

Director of Economic Services Division, Department of Social Services Rodney Adams gave the update.

Note: North Carolina Families Accessing Services through Technology (NC FAST) is a program designed to improve the way NC Department of Health and Human Services and county departments of social services do business. NC FAST introduces new technological tools and business processes that will enable workers to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time assisting families. 10

JULY 1, 2014 A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Cotham asked was there anything that the Board could do with respect to putting pressure on the State to resolve some of the issues that were being encountered with the new system, which was addressed.

Commissioner Cotham asked could information be placed on-line and/or communicated in some other format for the public’s awareness of what to do in case of emergency food needs. Director Adams said information was currently posted on the Department of Social Services website regarding what to do in emergency situations, but that staff would take a look to make sure that information was easily accessible and whether there were enhancements that could be made.

Commissioner Cotham asked was there anyone in the department that could be reached 24-7 or on the weekend. Director Adams said no, not with respect to NCFAST.

Commissioner James asked about the cases that would have to be rekeyed, which was addressed.

Commissioner James asked Director Adams to comment on why the State did not go with its original implementation plan, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller asked Director Adams to comment on why the County was being asked to process individuals that were coming through the federally facilitated market place, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller asked Director Adams to comment on, if Medicaid was expanded in N.C. what impact would that have on the challenges he’s faced with. Director Adams addressed this issue.

Note: The above is not inclusive of every comment but is a summary.

(14-1936) COUNTY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE -- SESSION LAW 362 PROJECT UPDATE REFUNDS AND DISCOVERIES

The Board received as information the County Assessor's Office-SL362 Project Update with respect to Refunds and Discoveries.

County Assessor Ken Joyner gave the update.

A copy of the presentation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Dunlap asked why, once it’s determined that a citizen was eligible for a refund, the refund is delayed to determine if the citizen was going to appeal. County Assessor Joyner explained why this was done. It was noted that the refund was delayed to ensure that the refund is for the appropriate amount.

JULY 1, 2014 Commissioner Dunlap asked had staff maintained a running tally of how much had been received from discoveries. County Assessor Joyner said at this point all of the discovery bills (Years 11, 12, & 13) were going out in 2014 and that citizens had until January 5, 2015 to pay before interest would begin. County Assessor Joyner said he was not sure if any of that revenue had been received yet. He said the expectation was that about $2 million would be received at some point.

Commissioner Dunlap asked was it correct that a taxpayer would receive a bill in 2014 for the prior three years (2011, 12, & 13) with payment being required all at one time. The response was yes.

Commissioner Dunlap said he didn’t see the logic behind this type of billing. He asked was there any amnesty. The response was no.

Chairman Fuller asked was that because of the state statute. The response was yes.

(14-1939) BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT: YG-1 TOOL COMPANY

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and carried 7-2 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes and Commissioners James and Ridenhour voting no, to adopt a Resolution approving a Business Investment Program Grant to YG-1 Tool Company for a maximum amount of $188,701 and authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a contract.

Note: YG-1 Tool Company is a South Korean manufacturer of cutting tools for industries in aerospace, medical, and power generation markets. YG-1 plans to open a new technology center in Mecklenburg County, providing research, engineering, training, and manufacturing services. The Mecklenburg County facility being considered is located at 11001 Park Charlotte Boulevard, off Westinghouse Boulevard. This project will include the following: · $10.8 million in capital investment ($10.25 million for machinery and equipment and $550,000 in other personal property) · 38 new jobs over three years with an average annual wage of $63,111 (138% of the area average wage) A three-year 90% Business Investment Program grant has an estimated value of $188,701. (Total City/County grant estimated at $297,128 over three years). A Fiscal Impact Analysis shows a present value of net benefits to the County of $153,020 over 6 years. The general terms and condition of this grant include: · A portion of the grant must be repaid if the company moves this investment from Charlotte within five years of the end of the grant term · Actual grant payments are based on the value of the investment as appraised by the Mecklenburg County Tax Office· All property taxes due from the company must be paid before a grant payment is made

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

Commissioner Dunlap left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1943) SELECTION OF NCACC VOTING DELEGATE (CHAIRMAN FULLER)

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Cotham and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appoint Commissioner Leake as the Board’s voting delegate for the 107th Annual Conference of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) to be held at the Asheville Renaissance Hotel in Buncombe County, N.C., on August 14-17, 2014.

JULY 1, 2014 Commissioner Bentley left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

CONSENT ITEMS

(14-1916) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held June 17, 2014 and Closed Session held June 17, 2014.

(14-1924) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- LUESA (BUDGET INCREASE)

Recognize, receive and appropriate $23,617.25 to FY15 LUESA - Water & Land Budget.

Note: Funds were received as restitution from the engineering firm, McKim & Creed, contracted by the County for the design and construction administration of the McAlpine Creek Stream Restoration Project. Storm damage occurred to the constructed channel and, upon subsequent investigations, errors in the design were documented and confirmed by McKim & Creed. The funds received by the County will be used to repair the aforementioned damage to the constructed channel.

(14-1925) GRANT APPLICATION -- US EPA - LUESA AIR QUALITY

Approve the submission of the County’s FY15 & FY16 Clean Air Act Section 105, Federal grant application; and upon award of grant, recognize, receive and appropriate the grant award; and authorize the carry forward of any unspent funds to subsequent years.

(14-1927) GRANT APPLICATION -- NEAR ROAD MONITORING - LUESA AIR QUALITY

Approve the submission of a supplemental special purpose federal grant application for “Near Road” NO2 monitoring; and upon award of grant, recognize, receive and appropriate Clean Air Act Section 103 grant revenue; and authorize the carry forward of unspent grant funds to subsequent years until completion of the project.

(14-1932) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY14 FLOODPLAIN PROGRAM ACQUISITIONS

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Shelby D. Whitlow, owner of property at 3009 Dunlavin Way (Tax Parcel 093-134-02) for $136,700.

2. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Mark & Elly Woodworth, owners of property at 5213 Dolphin Lane (Tax Parcel 093-081-13) for $61,000.

3. Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department to utilize the structures for training exercises. 13

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Note: These acquisitions are being made as part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services' Flood Mitigation Program. The goal of the Program is to minimize the risk of potential loss of life and property damage from flooding while enhancing the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain (creating open space, expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.). The requested actions will consist of acquiring and demolishing these existing homes identified in the FY14 Flood Mitigation Program using Storm Water Services Capital Funds.

(14-1934) CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE -- SOCCER FIELDS (PARK & RECREATION)

Appropriate expenditure of up to $95,000 from the improved soccer field capital reserve account to upgrade the rehabilitation of seven soccer fields from basic to advanced at Colonel Francis Beatty Park (5) and McKee Road Park (2).

(14-1938) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

1. Receive a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews

2. Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners July 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1942) TAX REFUNDS

Approve refunds in the amount of $99,624.52 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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Commissioner James left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

(14-1917) EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION PERIOD FOR 2007 SCHOOL FACILITIES BONDS

On motion duly made by Commissioner Vilma Leake, seconded by Commissioner Kim Ratliff and carried 6-0 with

Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, said Board of Commissioners

JULY 1, 2014 directed staff members of the Mecklenburg County Financial Services Department to apply, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, to the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for an extension of the maximum time period for issuing bonds under an order adopted by said Board of Commissioners on September 5, 2007 and entitled: “BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $516,000,000 SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF

MECKLENBURG”, which order took effect on November 6, 2007, from seven years to 10 years from November 6,

2007.

Extract/Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Dunlap returned to the dais.

(14-1922) DSS -- HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT (HCCBG)

Note: Annually, the Department of Social Services (DSS) submits for Board approval the Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) funding plan (also referred to as the County Aging Plan). Board approval is required prior to submission to the local grant authority Centralina Council of Governments (COG). The funding plan specifies the services that are provided with this grant such as: In-Home Aide Services, Transportation Services, Congregate Meals, Home Delivered Meals, Senior Center Operations, Adult Day Care/Day Health and Legal Services. The county required match of $353,631 is included in the DSS Fiscal Year 2015 budget.

Funding Plan recorded in full in Minute Book ______, Document #.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1926) GRANT APPLICATION -- RACIAL AND ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH (REACH)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the submittal of a grant application for the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for funding Chronic Disease Prevention totaling up to $1,000,000 per year for 3 years; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate funds for the grant period.

Note: Through this grant, the Mecklenburg County Health Department (MCHD) will expand its successful Village HeartBEAT (Building Education and Accountability Together) program focusing on African American and Latino men and women between the ages of 18 and 80 with a focus on addressing the prevention and mitigation of 15

JULY 1, 2014 cardiovascular disease. The overarching goal of the Village HeartBEAT 360 program is to reduce the incidence of heart disease and those health conditions (e.g., obesity, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes) that promote it. Emphasis will be on promoting physical activity and nutrition, as well as reducing exposure to tobacco.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1928) CODE ENFORCEMENT FUND BALANCE APPROPRIATION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appropriate $180,000 from General Fund Code Enforcement Fund balance for expenses associated with Code Enforcement Customer Service and Process Improvement efforts.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. LUESA Director Ebenezer Gujjarlapudi addressed this item.

(14-1929) GRANT APPLICATION -- PARTNERSHIPS IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH (PICH)

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the submittal of a grant application from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention for the Partnerships in Improving Community Health (PICH) totaling up to $2,000,000 per year for 3 years; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds for the grant period.

Note: This program will have a county-wide focus and support implementation of population-based strategies that expand the reach and health impact of the policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) improvements.

Commissioners Leake and Ratliff removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1935) AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE BALLANTYNE DISTRICT PARK

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to adopt Resolution Declaring Intent to Extend Term of Land Development, Use and Maintenance Agreement for the Development and Operation of the Ballantyne District Park with the YMCA.

Note: Prior to the above vote, Tim Jowers addressed this issue but it was determined that Berewick Park, which was the matter Mr. Jowers was interested, was not related to the Ballantyne District Park.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Book ______Document # ______.

(14-1937) LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AND USE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT -- ALEXANDER STREET PARK

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to: 16

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1) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with the City of Charlotte to add property (± 2,186 square feet) to the current lease agreement on City owned tax parcels 081-086-07 and 081-086- 01 for the construction of restroom facilities at Alexander Street Park.

2) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute an easement agreement for a permanent water, Water & Sewer and Trail Easement (± 2,873 square feet) with the City of Charlotte on City owned tax parcel 081-086-07 and a temporary construction easement (± 32,486 square feet) on City owned tax parcels 081-086-07 and 081-086- 01 for the construction of restroom facilities at Alexander Street Park.

3) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a development and use agreement amendment with Trinity Episcopal School for the construction of and reimbursement for the restroom facilities at Alexander Street Park.

(14-1941) FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS SERVICES – NEW VENDOR AGREEMENTS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute 3-year agreements for facility maintenance and operations services with the following vendors:

 ABM Government Services LLC (Government Facilities Package): $1,955,441 annual average  Meridian Management Corp., Inc. (Courts Package): $2,917,212 annual average  Owens Realty Services (Libraries Package): $2,396,385 annual average  Owens Realty Services (Park & Recreation Package): $2,367,600 annual average

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

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Public Inspection Status

(A) Must Remain Confidential _____

or Release for Public Inspection (B) Confidential Pending Release _____ MAB______8-1-14 Release Authorized by: Date County Attorney/Board of Commissioners

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

ATTENDANCE Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None

Also Present: Deputy County Manager/Chief of Staff Chris Peek, Assistant County Managers Leslie Johnson and Michelle Lancaster, Deputy County Attorney Tyrone Wade, Finance Director Wanda Reeves, Kati Hynes and Carrie Cook with the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Assistant to the County Manager Timothy Tibbs, and Teresa McDow with the County’s Economic Development Department ______

(14-1689) BUSINESS LOCATION AND EXPANSION

Assistant County Manager Leslie Johnson addressed a proposed Business Investment Program Grant for Project Infinium (Sealed Air). The following was noted:

Company Profile Project Infinium is a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection. The company is currently headquartered in the Northeastern United States.

The company employs more than 25,000 people in 72 countries through a network of 50 research and design centers and 145 manufacturing facilities. 1

JULY 1, 2014 Project Details Project Infinium intends to consolidate other Divisional Headquarters located in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Connecticut, and South Carolina and relocate their corporate headquarters from New Jersey. Approximately 1,200 employees will either be relocated or newly hired at the new facility by the end of 2015. Project Infinium has narrowed its search to sites in Charlotte, Greenville (SC) and Atlanta.

The company intends to construct a new 250,000 square foot office building with potential for future expansion.

Project Details:  $56 million capital investment  1,200 new jobs over 3 years  $119,000 average annual salary  Of the new jobs, the company estimates that 50% will be relocated from other locations, and 50% will be hired locally.

Staff Recommendation This project meets the criteria for a five-year 90% Business Investment Program Grant. However, due to the extraordinary nature of this project, staff recommends Board approval of its intent to provide a seven-year grant at 90% of new property taxes, which has an estimated value of approximately $ 4,446,000 total (County portion is estimated to be approximately $2,823,831).

The State of NC is offering a Job Development Incentive Grant (JDIG) for the project, with an estimated value of $36 million and a One NC Grant in the amount of $2 million.

A Fiscal Impact Analysis shows a present value of net benefits to the County of $8,770,868 over seven years.

Comments

Commissioner Leake asked about the number of jobs expected, salary ranges, and training for those jobs, which was addressed.

Commissioner Leake said her concern was the availability of lower paying jobs, so that all citizens would have an opportunity to seek employment with companies desiring to locate here.

Commissioner Leake asked when a decision would be made by the company. Assistant County Manager Johnson said probably within the next 30 days.

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Leake and carried 8-1 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioner James voting no, to approve the Board’s intent to provide a seven-year, at 90% of new property taxes, Business Investment Program (BIP) grant in the amount of $2,823,831 to Project Infinium (Sealed Air).

______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman 2

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MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma Leake, Kim Ratliff and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: None ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioners Dunlap and Ridenhour were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

The Board identified item(s) 14-1946, 14-1955, 14-1964, 14-1966, 14-1976, 14-1982, and 14-1985 to be removed from consent and voted upon separately.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT - CW WILLIAMS

County Manager Diorio gave an update on CW Williams’ 2013 audited financial statements. The following was noted:

 The County received CW Williams’ 2013 audited financial statements, as required, by their grant agreement with the County for Fiscal Year (FY) 14.  CW Williams’ final quarter payment was withheld until receipt of their 2013 audited financial statements.  Per the results of the audit, CW Williams’ financial position was “poor.”  There was nothing in the agreement to allow the County to withhold funding if their audited financial statements were poor. 1

AUGUST 5, 2014  The County has a contractual obligation to release the FY14 funds.  This has no bearing on FY15 funding that’s being held in contingency, until certain requirements are met by CW Williams.  No action was needed by the Board.

Comments

Commissioner James said consideration needed to be given to developing a policy that would require all audits for outside agencies receiving funding from the County, be clean and that there not be any negative equity, otherwise, grant funding/payments would be withheld.

County Manager Diorio said she had already been in discussion with Deputy County Attorney Wade regarding developing such a policy, going forward, that would be a part of grant agreements, giving the County the ability to withhold payments, if deemed in the best interest of the County.

Commissioner James said he would be interested in knowing how CW Williams could continue to receive federal dollars, in light of their financial situation.

Commissioner Leake asked about responding to other agencies when asked why you would fund CW Williams. County Manager Diorio said there was no reason to believe that CW Williams had not provide the services to the poor, per the grant agreement. She said unfortunately CW Williams’ management of their finances was not what it should have been.

Commissioner Leake requested a copy of CW Williams’ budget once they receive the funds. She’s interested in knowing what the funds were being spent on.

Commissioner James said he understood the legal requirement to release the funds, but if it was up to him, he would not release the funds and let CW Williams sue the County to receive them.

(14-1949, 14-1993) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY AND LAND ACQUISITION

Prior to going into Closed Session County Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matters to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcels 105-091-07, 105-091-08, and 105-091-09; Tax Parcel 125-213-35; Tax Parcel 199-152-98.

Motion was made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Commissioner Bentley carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney and Land Acquisition.

The Board went into Closed Session at 5:29 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 6:00 p.m.

Commissioners Dunlap and Ridenhour were present when the Board came back into Open Session. They entered the meeting during Closed Session.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

-FORMAL SESSION-

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1959) RECOGNITION OF KEMAR BRIGHT AND BLESSING FERGUSON

The Board recognized middle school students Kemar Bright and Blessing Ferguson, as well as their teachers Margaret Varn and Ayana Dixon and their school resource officers, Charles Artis and William Houston, for winning the "Do the Write Thing" essay contest.

Note: Community Support Services, in partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, celebrated the commitments of Charlotte Middle Schoolers to "Do the Write Thing" to end violence in their lives on April 8th at the Charlotte Police and Fire Training Academy. Kemar Bright and Blessing Ferguson earned a trip to Washington DC for their award-winning essays, a portion of which was read at the meeting. A total of 4,910 essays, from 25 middle schools, were submitted by the students and reviewed by a team of volunteers. Their essays addressed three questions: How has youth violence and drug abuse affected my life? What are the causes of youth violence? What can I do about youth violence? The winning essays from students across the country will be gathered in a leather bound book and presented to the Library of Congress, ensuring that their words remain available to future generations.

(14-1948) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following persons appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting:

Linda Dyehart and Lee Rose addressed and invited the Board and the public, to attend the Women’s Equality Day event on August 26, 2014, uptown on the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Nelda Leon (President of Hispanic American Democrats of Mecklenburg County), Jess George (Executive Director of the Latin American Coalition) and Lacey Williams (Director of Advocacy for the Latin American Coalition) addressed policies affecting undocumented immigrants in the County, and the impact of the Federal Immigration Control and Enforcement (ICE) program called 287g. They asked the Board to redraw the County’s participation in the ICE program. The Board was also asked to consider joining the efforts of the City of Charlotte to explore the feasibility of a municipal ID for all residents. The Board was given a handout regarding their concerns.

A copy of the handout is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Pamela Lue-Hing gave an update on the Small Business Consortium. Ms. Lue-Hing is a small business owner and serves as moderator of The Small Business Consortium.

Note: The Small Business Consortium began holding bi-monthly meetings in 2011. Meetings are held bi-monthly, with lunch provided by local small businesses, in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center in Room 267. Attendance has grown tremendously. The Consortium was started by Commissioner Leake.

AUGUST 5, 2014 Ms. Lue-Hing said the purpose of the Consortium was to empower small businesses, to network, build collaborations, partnerships, to educate business owners about the certification processes with the county, city, & state, and to provide business development assistance.

Ms. Lue-Hing addressed how participants had benefited from attending the meetings. She was joined at the podium by members of the Consortium’s Planning and Publishing teams.

Shaun Caldwell and Vickie Evans were present on behalf of the Publishing team. Mr. Caldwell addressed a quarterly newsletter that would be forthcoming. An outline of the newsletter components was shared with the Board.

A copy of the newsletter outline is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Bernice Feaster and Lillian Black Smith, Consortium participants, highlighted their respective businesses.

Ms. Lue-Hing thanked the Board for the opportunity to appear.

Commissioner Leake thanked the Consortium for its work.

Members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Association of Educators Charlie Smith, President, Earlene Lide, Chemistry teacher at West Charlotte High School and Vice-President, Mary Beth Kubinski Literacy Facilitator Crown Point Elementary School, and Veronica Talton, Music teacher at Ranson Middle School, thanked the Board for placing on the November 4, 2014 ballot an advisory referendum on the question of whether to levy an additional one-quarter cent sales and use tax to be used to raise the “supplement pay” for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) employees. The Board was thanked for allowing the voters of Mecklenburg County to decide if CMS educators deserved a raise. Per approval of the referendum, the Board was asked to make sure CMS used the additional revenue to increase educators supplement in the way that the Board expressed in its Policy Statement of Intent. They encouraged voters to vote in favor of the referendum. The Board was asked for transparency purposes, to adopt a policy that would sequester the one quarter-cent funds and require an annual report regarding how much was received and how the funds were distributed; and that recipients of the funds report annually to the Board of Commissioners on how the funds were distributed; and for CMS, specifically, how much of a supplemental raise did each category of employees receive.

The Board was also asked to revisit its budget and increase the local supplement for all teachers by three percent, in light of the fact that if the referendum passes, funds would not be readily available.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-1956) APPOINTMENTS

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee:

Joshua Arnold None Renee Barfield None Phyllis Barnette None Sophia Gaither None

AUGUST 5, 2014 Trymaine Gaither Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Charleon Macon Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Diana Sanchez Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour

Chairman Fuller announced the appointments of Trymaine Gaither, Charleon Macon and Diana Sanchez to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee for three-year terms expiring July 31, 2017.

They replace Henry Black, Tyyawdi Hands and Gwendolyn High who were no longer eligible to serve, having served two consecutive full terms.

HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Historic Landmarks Commission:

Phyllis Barnette None David Castevens None Nathan Clark Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Laura Hoover

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Nathan Clark to the Historic Landmarks Commission for a three- year term expiring July 31, 2017.

He replaced Louis Asbury, who was no longer eligible to serve, having served two consecutive full terms.

(14-1957) NOMINATIONS/APPOINTMENTS

ADULT CARE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to nominate and appoint Tom Rothrock to the Adult Care Home Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring August 31, 2015.

He replaces Camelia Bittle.

AIR QUALITY COMMISSION

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Terry Lansdell as the Transportation representative and Peter McGrath as the Attorney representative to the Air Quality Commission for three-year terms expiring August 31, 2017. Secondly, to nominate and appoint

AUGUST 5, 2014 Marcus Hackler as the Industrial representative to the Air Quality Commission for a three-year term expiring August 31, 2017.

He replaced Joe Sgroi, who resigned due to relocating out of Mecklenburg County.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORY BOARD

Commissioner James nominated all Domestic Violence Advisory Board applicants for appointment consideration: Bakari Burton, John Murphy, Sybil Richardson and Ty Turner.

Note: An appointment will occur on September 2, 2014.

HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Clarke and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Daniel MacRae to the Human Resources Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring August 31, 2017. Secondly, to nominate and appoint Deanna Arnold to the Human Resources Advisory Committee to fill an unexpired term expiring January 31, 2015.

She replaced Jane Childrey, who resigned due to work commitments.

NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Denise Williams to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee for a three-year term expiring September 30, 2017. Secondly, to nominate and appoint Sonja Sanders to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee for a one-year term expiring September 30, 2015.

She replaced Kristie Chapman.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Ismael Sanchez to the Waste Management Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring August 31, 2017.

Commissioner James nominated all Waste Management Advisory Board applicants for appointment consideration: Melvin Jewett and John Murphy.

Note: An appointment will occur on Septemeber 2, 2014.

AUGUST 5, 2014 (14-1958) TOWN OF HUNTERSVILLE PLANNING BOARD

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to reappoint Art VanWingerden to the Town of Huntersville Planning Board as an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) representative as recommended by the Town of Huntersville Board of Commissioners for a three-year term from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017.

(14-1969) MECKLENBURG EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appoint Amy Vance to the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency Board of Commissioners as a Novant Health representative as recommended by Novant Health, to fill the unexpired term of Paula Vincent, expiring December 13, 2016.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:30 PM - NONE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS

(14-1778) 2013 MECKLENBURG COUNTY CHILD FATALITY PREVENTION AND PROTECTION TEAM ANNUAL REPORT

The Board received the 2013 Annual Report of the Mecklenburg County Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team.

Marni Eisner, Chair, Mecklenburg County Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team gave the report. She was joined at the podium by Sarah Lovett, Mecklenburg County Health Department Epidemiologist and Mecklenburg County Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team Review Coordinator.

The following was covered:

 Child Fatality Prevention and Protection Team and Partner Agency Accomplishments  Overview of Child Mortality  Infant Mortality (< 1 year)  SIDS and Unsafe Sleep  Child Mortality (1 to 17)  Unintentional Injury  Intentional Injury  Other Types of Violence  Child Abuse and Intensive Reviews  Data Sources

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

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MANAGER’S REPORT

County Manager Diorio noted the following under Manager’s Report:

 A procedure change in how refunds are issued under the Revaluation Review Process. Staff will now work with the City of Charlotte in processing their refunds, in addition to the County’s refunds, so that taxpayers receiving a refund, would only receive one check, rather than two. The hope is that this would eventually be extended to include the Towns.

 Upcoming charity event, the Chiquita Classic, a golf tournament, September 1-7, 2014, River Run Country Club at Davidson; All proceeds go to benefit local non-profit charities in Mecklenburg County, with the biggest recipients being the United Way of Central Carolinas and the First-Tee Organization.

Note: Thomas Federal, Tournament Director, was present and addressed the event.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS

(14-1996) FEATURE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION: CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH

The Board received as information a report from Mecklenburg County's Child Support Enforcement Department.

Joan Kennedy, Director, Child Support Enforcement gave the report.

The following was covered:

 Their Mission  Staffing  Map of Non-Custodial Parents  Map of Custodial Parents  North Carolina Child Support Program  General Assembly Report – SFY13  FY14 Top 7 Counties- Paternity  FY14 Top 7 Counties– Support Orders  FY14 Top 7 Counties – Total Collections  News Article at the Federal Level  Federal Incentive Measures  Destination…Excellence

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

Comments

Commissioner Leake noted a previous donation of shirts and ties to Child Support Enforcement and encouraged the public to make donations as well.

AUGUST 5, 2014 Commissioner Bentley asked about the rankings in the NC General Assembly Report and how they were determined, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked was there a staffing plan to address the ratio of cases, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the federal incentives and the amount received by the County, which was addressed.

Commissioner Dunlap asked whether the State took into consideration the uniqueness of communities. The response was no. Director Kennedy said she and her colleagues around the state were working on a way to get matters such as a communities “uniqueness” to be considered.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about total collections and the associated rankings, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller thanked Director Kennedy for the report.

Commissioner Clarke left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-1940) AMENDMENTS -- FIRST WARD PROJECT LAND EXCHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS

Assistant County Manager Leslie Johnson addressed proposed amendments to the First Ward Project Land Exchange and Development Agreements.

Comments

Commissioner Leake inquired about public participation and input in this process, which was addressed. She also asked about the size of the apartments being proposed. It was noted that those details were not known at this time.

Chairman Fuller asked Assistant County Manager Johnson to explain why the proposed amendments were necessary.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment or amendments to Levine Properties agreements to add a financial penalty for the failure of the Parks to be completed by December 31, 2015, or by such later date as determined by the County Manager.

Commissioner Clarke return to the dais.

(14-2000) BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT: SEALED AIR

AUGUST 5, 2014 Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Bentley and carried 8-1 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioner James voting no, to adopt Resolution approving a Business Investment Program Grant to Sealed Air Corporation for a maximum amount of $2,823,831 and authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a contract.

Note: Sealed Air Corporation is a global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and product protection. The company employs more than 25,000 people in 72 countries through a network of 50 research and design centers and 145 manufacturing facilities. On July 23, 2014, Sealed Air announced its decision to relocate its headquarters from New Jersey to Charlotte, NC. The company also will relocate its Divisional Headquarters that are in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wisconsin and South Carolina. Sealed Air plans to construct a new facility for its corporate offices, divisions and research & development facilities. The location has not been specified at this time. This project will include the following: · $56 million in capital investment · 1,200 new jobs over 3 years · $119,481 average annual salary (262% of the region average wage of $45,560) · Of the new jobs, the company estimates that 50% will be relocated from other locations, and 50% will be hired locally. A seven-year 90% Business Investment Program grant has an estimated value of approximately $2,823,831 (Total City/County portion is estimated to be approximately $4,446,400 over seven years). A Fiscal Impact Analysis shows a present value of net benefits to the County of $8,770,868 over seven years. The general terms and condition of this grant include: · A portion of the grant must be repaid if the company moves this investment from Charlotte within seven years of the end of the grant term · Actual grant payments are based on the value of the investment as appraised by the Mecklenburg County Tax Office · All property taxes due from the company must be paid before a grant payment is made

Resolution recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS

(14-1968) 2014 BOCC MEETING SCHEDULE -- AMEND

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to amend the 2014 BOCC Meeting Schedule to change the date of the Regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2014 to Wednesday, September 17, 2014.

Note: The International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) annual conference will be held in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County September 14-17. It's the 100th anniversary ICMA conference. Many County staff will be attending the conference as both participants and volunteers. In order to accommodate this commitment and provide the best experience for visitors, the Board was asked to change its schedule. The conference concludes in the afternoon on September 17 making staff available to attend the Board meeting in the evening.

AUGUST 5, 2014 (14-1987) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- SMOKE FREE GOVERNMENT GROUNDS AND TOBACCO FREE PARKS AND GREENWAYS

Commissioner Dunlap, chair of the Board’s Health & Human Services Committee and Health Director Dr. Marcus Plescia addressed the pursuit of having smoke free government grounds and tobacco free parks and greenways.

Comments

Commissioner Leake asked about community input, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked about enforcement and electronic cigarettes, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked for clarity regarding smoke free and tobacco free and why wasn’t there consistency between the two terms in the proposed policies, which was addressed.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked was the purpose of the community forum to receive input to possibly tweak what was being proposed or was it to say, “this is it.” Dr. Plescia said the purpose was to seek input.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the exclusion of the Traditions Golf Course, which was addressed. County Attorney Bethune said the Traditions Golf Course was owned by a private entity.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked would the proposed policies prohibit businesses that service the public from allowing tobacco use. It was noted that was not a part of what was being proposed.

Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the applicability of this at the Airport, which was addressed. County Attorney Bethune said it was somewhat complicated. He said the Airport was supposed to be smoke-free but there were some designated smoke areas for airline employees. It was noted that the airport was owned by the City of Charlotte and in light of other matters concerning the Airport, it was felt it would be best that the Airport not be included in what’s being proposed.

Commissioner Ridenhour said he hoped the Board & staff would keep an opened mind to the concerns of those who do smoke and their constitutional rights.

Commissioner Ratliff asked about the Huka Machine, which was addressed.

Commissioner Bentley asked that the outcomes of these proposals be tracked, if approved.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-1 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes and Commissioner Ridenhour voting no, to set a public hearing for September 2, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment regarding smoke free government grounds and tobacco free parks and greenways.

Commissioner Ridenhour left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

AUGUST 5, 2014 (14-1994) BOCC TRAVEL AND TECHNOLOGY ALLOWANCE POLICY (CHAIRMAN FULLER)

County Manager Diorio addressed the proposed new BOCC Travel and Technology Allowance Policy.

Note: The proposed policy was developed to reflect how travel and technology allowances were currently budgeted. In the FY15 Budget Ordinance, BOCC travel and technology allowances were collapsed into one to provide additional flexibility for Board members. The proposed policy combines the two existing policies related to travel and technology, cleans up some obsolete language, and states that travel to NACo and NCACC conferences would not be debited from a Board members' allowance. In addition, it includes language stating that Commissioners that do not serve for the entire fiscal year would have their allowances pro-rated.

County Manager Diorio said there was a request, per Commission feedback, to include Board member membership expenses associated with their work as a County Commissioner.

There was no objection to including memberships as part of the policy.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to rescind BOCC Travel Policy adopted September 8, 2004 and BOCC Technology Allowance Policy adopted June 19, 2001, last amended September 8, 2004; and adopt new policy, as amended, entitled BOCC Travel and Technology Allowance Policy, effective upon adoption of policy.

Mecklenburg County Board of County Commissioners Travel, Membership and Technology Allowance Policy

The Board of County Commissioners recognizes that serving Mecklenburg County requires an allocation for Commissioners’ travel, technology, and membership expenses in the annual operating budget. The purpose of this annual allowance is to provide adequate funds to ensure that Commissioners are able to represent the community at meetings outside of the County, attend training related to their public service, and enhance communication and information processing with each other, County staff and constituents.

The allowance amount will be determined each year and included in the budget ordinance. Each Commissioner will be provided an equal amount. A Commissioner may transfer unexpended funds to another Commissioner by approving the transfer request with a signature. The County Manager’s Office will keep record of transfer requests and approvals. Travel and memberships must be related to the work and responsibilities as a Commissioner. Responsibilities may include, but are not be limited to, attendance at federal and State legislative meetings and UNC School of Government training courses. Attendance at the annual conference and the legislative conference of the National Association of Counties (NACo), and the annual conference of the NC Association of County Commissioners will be paid by the County, and will not be debited from the annual allowance amount. Commissioners will adhere to the County’s Travel Policy, as well as, the County’s Accounts Payable Policy, as it relates to reimbursements for technology and membership expenses, which may be amended from time to time.

Permitted technology purchases include computers, tablets, hardware, software, communications equipment and services, and related supplies that are necessary for Commissioners to carry out their official duties. Ownership of the equipment and software shall be vested at all times in Mecklenburg County.

Upon leaving office, Commissioners may purchase said equipment and software at its then estimated fair market value as determined in good faith by the County’s Chief Technology Officer. The equipment and software shall be used primarily for conducting the necessary and appropriate business associated with service as a County Commissioner. Any personal use or 12

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use for non-County business must be incidental, occasional and kept to a minimum. Commissioners who do not return for a new term in December will have their allowances pro-rated based on the number of months served during the fiscal year.

Policy recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

Commissioner James left the meeting and was absent for the remainder of the meeting.

Commissioner Bentley left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 6-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1950) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held July 1, 2014 and Closed Session held July 1, 2014.

(14-1952) CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE -- AQUATIC FACILITIES (PARK AND RECREATION)

Appropriate expenditure of up to $36,000 from the Consolidated Aquatic Capital Reserve account to complete the following:

1. $7,500 -- Chairs for the pool area at Ray's Splash Planet 2. $6,000 -- Lockers for the lifeguard office at Ray's Splash Planet and Marion Diehl Pool 3. $6,000 -- Funbrellas at Cordelia and Double Oaks outdoor pools 4. $2,500 -- Lane line reels for Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center 5. $2,000 -- TV for the classroom at Ray's Splash Planet 6. $12,000 -- Repair/replace the aerobics room flooring at Ray's Splash Planet

(14-1953) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) BOARD TRAVEL POLICY

Approve Mecklenburg County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board 2014-2015 Travel Policy.

Note: G.S. 18B-700, as amended by S.L. 2010-122 allows a local ABC Board to adopt a travel policy if it conforms to the travel policy of the appointing authority and is approved by the appointing authority. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners is the appointing authority for the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. The Mecklenburg County ABC Board travel policy is identical to the County policy except for changes to conform with appropriate department names, titles and forms. This is brought to the Board of County Commissioners annually. The Mecklenburg County ABC Board at its meeting Tuesday, July 15, 2014, voted unanimously to adopt the travel policy of Mecklenburg County for 2014/15, pursuant to the above stated changes.

Policy recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____. 13

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(14-1960) TAX COLLECTOR'S ANNUAL SETTLEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014

Receive and accept the Tax Collector's Annual Settlement for Fiscal Year 2014.

Note: The Tax Collector's Settlement is submitted to the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-373. The Settlement is to be entered into the records of the Board of County Commissioners as directed by statute.

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Settlement statement recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____, Document # ______.

(14-1962) ORDER OF COLLECTION -- 2014 AD VALOREM TAXES

Authorize the Tax Collector to collect 2014 ad valorem taxes.

Note: This is a requirement of North Carolina General Statute 105-321(b) which states: "Before delivering the tax receipts to the tax collector in any year, the board of county commissioners or municipal governing body shall adopt and enter in its minutes an order directing the tax collector to collect the taxes charged in the tax records and receipts. A copy of this order shall be delivered to the tax collector at the time the tax receipts are delivered to him, but the failure to do so shall not affect the tax collector's rights and duties to employ the means of collecting taxes provided by this subchapter. The order of collection shall have the force and effect of a judgment and execution against the taxpayers' real and personal property."

Order of Collection recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____, Document # ______.

(14-1967) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- NO WAKE ZONE REQUEST – MOUNTAIN ISLAND LAKE

Set a public hearing for September 2, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. to receive public comment regarding a requested No Wake Zone on Mountain Island Lake and authorize the Clerk to publish the notice of public hearing.

(14-1970) EXPAND CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COALITION FOR HOUSING MEMBERSHIP

AUGUST 5, 2014 Receive and approve recommendation to expand the membership of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing by 4 positions: two appointments by Board of County Commissioners (education and veterans) and two by the Charlotte City Council (hospitals and homeless/formerly homeless individual).

Note: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing (CMCH), which is responsible for implementation of the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, is carrying out the responsibilities set forth in the Federal Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Continuum of Care Program Interim Rule. Through the Continuum of Care process, HUD provides this community with federal funds in excess of $3.5 million annually to house homeless individuals and families. HUD recommends that the Continuum of Care (CoC) have broader representation than that of the current CMCH, including representatives from school districts, hospitals, veterans’ organizations, and homeless or formerly homeless individuals.

(14-1971) RETIRE CANINE OFFICER HOPE -- SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Retire and approve the donation of a retired Canine Officer to a Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer.

Note: This action allows the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) to retire and transfer ownership of Canine Officer Hope to an MCSO Detention Officer. The Canine Officer performed her duties faithfully and diligently. Hope is now 11 years old and has developed some medical issues. Canine Officer Hope has been the most requested K-9 that we have and has many success stories to her credit, including finding lost children, elderly who have wandered off, and many, many more. The Canine Officer was specifically trained in certain law enforcement procedures and may behave unpredictably and perhaps in an aggressive manner as a result of such training. Therefore, the Canine Officer presents a risk to general public health and safety if presented for sale to or adoption by the general public, who are unfamiliar with the specialized training the Canine Officer received. Such risk to public health and safety is not present when the Canine Officer is transferred to the care and keeping of a MCSO Detention Officer. This allows each Canine Officer to retire to a familiar environment in the care of a MCSO Officer very familiar with their training, and permits an ownership transfer of the Canine Office that does not endanger public health and safety.

(14-1972) APPOINTMENT OF REVIEW OFFICERS

Amend Resolution Designating Review Officers to Review Each Map and Plat Recorded in the Register of Deeds Office pursuant to N.C.G.S. 47-30.2 as follows:

1. Brian K. Sifford, Casena Y. Michael, and Tom Hodge are hereby designated as Review Officers in addition to those persons so designated in the Resolution of September 16, 1997, and other appointees as amended on prior occasions; thus the Resolution is accordingly amended to add his name. 2. Barbara Gay Nyberg shall be deleted from the Resolution adopted September 8, 2004; Beverly Lawing shall be deleted from the Resolution adopted September 6, 1997; Jason B. Abernethy shall be deleted from the Resolution adopted September 7, 2005; Steve Bomgardner shall be deleted from the Resolution adopted June 17, 2008; and Jordon Cook shall be deleted from the Resolution adopted December 5, 2006.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

(14-1977) GRANT APPLICATION -- NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, HAZARD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE 17

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Authorize the County Manager to submit a Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant application in an amount up to $1,600,000 to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management for the acquisition of flood prone properties; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate grant funds and authorize the County Manager to execute contracts with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management; and authorize the carry forward of unspent grant funds to subsequent years until completion of the project.

(14-1978) INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS

Recognize, receive and appropriate insurance reimbursement funds in the amount of $68,646 for Park and Recreation, $32,100 for Business Support Services Agency-Business Financial Management, $7,175 for Land Use and Environmental Services, $465 for Office of Tax Collector, $26,694 for Sheriff’s Office and $2,966 for Provided Services Organization.

Note: All reimbursements are for stolen and damaged items.

(14-1979) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- HEALTH DEPARTMENT (REVENUE INCREASE/DECREASE)

1) Recognize, receive and appropriate a net increase in revenue in the amount of $89,903 from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS); and

Note: NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has awarded the Health Department a net increase in federal revenue of $15,855 and state revenue of $74,048. These funds will provide for training in the new WIC automation system as well as the Safe Spaces initiative focusing on HIV education and prevention.

2) Recognize, receive and appropriate $2,000 of donated funds from Z. Sue Johnson of Charlotte, NC.

Note: This donation will fund the Smart Start Healthy Families graduation celebration.

(14-1980) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY15 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

1. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Paula Buie Hamilton, owner of property at 612 Dewolfe Street (Tax Parcel 065-141-06), for $50,000.

2. Accept the “Offer of Sale of Real Estate” from Willie Ralph Rudisill, owner of property at 4011 Whitehurst Road (Tax Parcel 145-212-02), for $90,000.

3. Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department to utilize the structures for training exercises.

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(14-1981) AGREEMENT -- DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF BALLANTYNE DISTRICT PARK WITH THE YMCA

Adopt Resolution Approving Second Amendment to Land Development, Use and Maintenance Agreement for the Development and Operation of the Ballantyne Park with the YMCA.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

(14-1983) LAND DONATION -- WALKER BRANCH GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 223-153-06 (± 4.357) from CK Rivergate Expansion, LLC on Walker Branch Greenway in South Charlotte.

Note: Through the rezoning petition approval process, the developer agreed to donate a portion of their property to the County to be included in the greenway system.

(14-1984) LAND DONATION -- MCMULLEN CREEK GREENWAY

Accept the donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 185-091-24 (± 1.5 Acres) on McMullen Creek in Charlotte from Waltonwood Cotswold, LLC.

Note: Through rezoning approval 2011-011, the developer agreed to donate a portion of their property to the County to be included in the greenway system.

(14-1986) AMENDMENT -- HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (ADDING CORNELIUS)

Adopt Resolution Approving Amendment to Historic Landmarks Commission Interlocal Cooperation Agreement With City of Charlotte and Town of Cornelius.

RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF CHARLOTTE AND TOWN OF CORNELIUS

WHEREAS, N. C. General Statute 160A-460, et seq., authorizes units of local government to jointly exercise any function which they have been granted the power to exercise alone, or to contract with the other for the exercise of any governmental function which they have been granted the power to exercise alone, and to enter into contracts and agreements to specify the details of these joint undertakings; and

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AUGUST 5, 2014 WHEREAS, the HLC has provided consulting services to other municipalities in the County (Davidson, Huntersville, and Matthews) to assist those municipalities with designating landmarks in their communities; and

WHEREAS, the HLC has formalized those relationships and became a joint planning agency for historic preservation issues through new Interlocal Agreements; and

WHEREAS, the addition of new municipalities through these Interlocal Agreements has not and will not result in changes to the method of funding of the HLC, or the selection of its members by the City and the County; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Cornelius has requested that the HLC become its historic landmarks commission and in order to create this relationship, the City, the County and Cornelius will need to enter into an Amendment to the Historic Landmarks Commission Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which allows for the Historic Landmarks Commission to serve as a joint commission for Cornelius pursuant to N.C.G.S. 160A-400.7; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the County Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Amendment to the Historic Landmarks Interlocal Agreement with Cornelius and the City of Charlotte, and that this Resolution shall be made a part of the minutes of the Board of Commissioners.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

(14-1989) TAX REFUNDS

1. Approve refunds in the amount of $8,591.12 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

2. Approve refunds in the amount of $965,994.67 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1990) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

1. Receive a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

2. Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners August 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute Ordinance Book _____ Document #_____.

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(14-1991) LAND DONATION AND AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT -- HUNTERSVILLE RECREATION CENTER

A) Accept donation of Tax Parcel 017-204-02 (+/- 2.4 acres) from the Town of Huntersville which will become a portion of County owned property that will serve as the site of a future recreation center to be built and operated by the Town along Statesville Road in Huntersville; and

B) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a Third Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the County and the Town of Huntersville for Tax Parcels 017-421-11 and 017-204-02 which will allow the Town to build and operate the above referenced recreation center.

(14-1992) LAND DONATION AND ROADWAY DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT -- MECKLENBURG COUNTY REGIONAL SPORTSPLEX

A) Accept donation of a portion of Tax Parcel 215-081-13 (+/- 75' wide) from P.F. Brigman Properties to be used as street right-of-way leading into the Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex located in the Town of Matthews; and

B) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a Roadway Dedication and Improvement Agreement between the County and P.F. Brigman Properties to govern the construction of the street to be built on the portion of Tax Parcel 215-081-13 that is to be donated to the County and related matters; and

C) Authorize the County Manager to submit a Subdivision Application to the Town of Matthews to offer to dedicate the above right-of-way and the current roadway on the Sportsplex property to the Town of Matthews for maintenance by the Town as a public street.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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(14-1946) LIGHTING AGREEMENT -- LINCOLN HEIGHTS PLAYGROUND

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 6-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to execute a 10-year NC Service Agreement with Duke Energy for lighting for Phase II of the Lincoln Heights Playground.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1955) BUDGET AMENDMENT -- DSS (REVENUE/EXPENSE INCREASE)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 6-0 with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to recognize, receive and appropriate funds in the amount of $120,000 for the Adoption Promotion Fund.

AUGUST 5, 2014

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Bentley returned to the dais.

(14-1964) LEASE AMENDMENT -- CMS CELL TOWER

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, and Ratliff voting yes, to decline to exercise the County's statutory right of first refusal on property at Providence High School to allow CMS to amend a cell tower lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.

Note: North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 115C-518(a) requires local school boards of education to give local boards of county commissioners the first opportunity to acquire any school owned real estate that is proposed for disposal. To comply with this statute, CMS must offer the above leased cell tower site to the County prior to entering into a lease amendment agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. Per this approved, CMS will enter into a lease amendment with New Cingular Wireless to renew the existing lease for an additional three years.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

Commissioner Ridenhour returned to the dais.

(14-1966) GRANT APPLICATION -- RYAN WHITE PART A

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to

1. Approve the submission of a grant application for $7,000,000 in Ryan White Part A funds covering the period of March 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds; and

2. Approve the allocation process involving regional participation in accordance with HRSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services guidelines.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1976) SPORTS LIGHTING PURCHASE -- BEREWICK PARK

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve a contract with MUSCO Sports Lighting, LLC in the amount of $499,000 to purchase and install sports lighting for the new Sportsplex at the new Berewick Park located on Dixie River Road near Berewick Elementary School under the sole source exemption to bidding as authorized by GS 143-129(e)(6).

AUGUST 5, 2014

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1982) NAMING OF COUNTY PARK PROPERTY (PARK & RECREATION)

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to acknowledge receipt of an application submitted by The Wilmore Neighborhood Association to name the County owned, future parkland property, located near the intersection of South Tryon Street and West Kingston Avenue (parcel numbers 123-062- 12, 123-062-16 and 123-062-17) "Wilmore Centennial Park at South End".

Note: The Park and Recreation Public Areas and Facilities Naming Policy requires that staff give the Board notice of an application to name a park by an Action Item before the Park and Recreation Commission begins the public input process on the application. In addition, as outlined in the policy, staff and/or the citizen advisory group is to have three public readings of the proposed name.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness.

(14-1985) LEASES -- GREENVILLE RECREATION CENTER AND POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL) CENTER

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ridenhour and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with the City of Charlotte for use of the Greenville Recreation Center located at 1330 Spring Street and the PAL Center located at 812 Oaklawn Avenue for an initial term of one year and four (4) one-year renewals.

Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. Commissioner Leake asked about the specifics of the lease and what programs were taking place at Greenville Recreation Center. Commissioner Leake requested a copy of the lease agreement.

Jacqueline McNeil with Asset and Facility Management and Rev. Fran Cook, director of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Youth Diversion Program, addressed this matter.

(14-1993) CLOSED SESSION – LAND ACQUISITION

Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

1) Approve the purchase price of $828,000 for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education to acquire Tax Parcels 105-091-07, 105-091-08, and 105-091-09 (+/- 8.63 acres) on East W.T. Harris Blvd. in the City of Charlotte from Janice M. Helms to serve as the site of an addition to Northridge Middle School.

2) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of +/- 10,390 Square Feet of office space at the Park Plaza Office Condominium located at 741 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 300 in 23

AUGUST 5, 2014 Charlotte (Tax Parcel 125-213-35) from Park Plaza Condo Associates, LLC for a purchase price of $1,495,000 for use by the Board of Elections Office.

3) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of Tax Parcel 199-152-98 (+/- 42.87 acres) from Chapel Cove at Glengate, LLC in the Extra-territorial jurisdiction of the City of Charlotte for a purchase price of $19,000 per acre or $814,530 for expansion of Winget Regional Park.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner Ridenhour and carried 8-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, Leake, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 9:41 p.m.

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______Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

MINUTES OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

The Board of Commissioners of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, met in Informal Session in the Meeting Chamber Conference Room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center located at 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina at 5:00 p.m. and in Formal Session in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

ATTENDANCE

Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Karen Bentley, Dumont Clarke, Patricia Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Kim Ratliff, and Matthew Ridenhour County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige

Absent: Commissioner Vilma Leake ______

-INFORMAL SESSION-

Commissioners Clarke and Dunlap were absent when the meeting was called to order and until noted in the minutes.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Fuller, after which the matters below were addressed.

REMOVAL OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT

No items were removed.

STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE

(14-1974, 14-2002, 14-2025) CLOSED SESSION – CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY, BUSINESS LOCATION & EXPANSION AND LAND ACQUISITION

Prior to going into Closed Session, Attorney Bethune announced the following Land Acquisition matters to be discussed in Closed Session: Tax Parcels #108-041-01 and 193-262-10.

It was noted that the Board would not have to go into Closed Session for the purpose of Consult with Attorney.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 The Board went into Closed Session at 5:19 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:59 p.m.

Commissioners Clarke and Dunlap were present when the Board came back into Open Session. They entered the meeting during Closed Session.

The Board then proceeded to the Meeting Chamber for the remainder of the meeting.

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-FORMAL SESSION-

Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Dunlap, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed.

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

(14-1995) DIGITAL COUNTIES SURVEY AWARD

The Board acknowledge Mecklenburg County government being named one of the top ten digital counties in the United States. This is an award presented by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo).

Brian Cox, Director of Business Support Services Agency (BSSA), introduced Kevin Smith with the Center for Digital Government, who presented the award. Chief Technology Officer Gwen Simmons and the BSSA-Information Technology Leadership Team accepted the award on behalf of the County.

(14-1998) 2014 NACO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS

The Board recognized the 10 Mecklenburg County programs that received achievement awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) at the 2014 NACo Annual Conference in July.

Danny Diehl, Director of Public Information, presented the award winning departments and gave a brief overview of the programs.

Note: To recognize the creativity and imagination of counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo) presents a number of awards each year to county officials, their employees and the counties themselves. NACo is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo assists America’s 3,069 counties in pursuing excellence in public service to produce healthy, vibrant, safe and resilient counties. NACo promotes sound public policies, fosters county solutions and innovation, promotes intergovernmental and public-private collaboration and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money.

The following departments received awards:

LUESA Code Enforcement Plan Review and Permitting Division 2

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Winning Program - Architects and Engineers Customer Service Tool

GIS Division Winning Program: Property Ownership Land Records Information System (POLARIS3G) - A Third Generation System

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Winning Program: Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Strategic Plan

Office of Management and Budget Winning Programs: Mecklenburg County's Budget Dashboards, Mecklenburg County's Budget Evaluation Survey tool (BEST), Mecklenburg County's Service Evaluation Framework

Park and Recreation Department Winning Programs: Paralympic Air Rifle, Paralympic/Adaptive Archery, and Pep Squad

Mecklenburg County Natural Resources Division Winning Program: Prescribed Fire Alerts in Mecklenburg County

(14-1975) PUBLIC APPEARANCE

The following person appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the meeting, but spoke at a later time during the meeting, because of an oversight:

Robert Mussen, founder and president of the Charlotte Zoological Park, a 501C Non Profit, organized eight years ago to build a zoological park in Charlotte, said his organization had signed a contract for 110 acres with Crescent Communities. He said the land was located in west Mecklenburg County, west of the airport. He addressed the economic benefits of having a zoological park in Mecklenburg County. He asked the Board to consider partnering with his organization and provide funding for the land.

APPOINTMENTS

(14-2001) APPOINTMENTS

BOARD OF MOTOR VEHICLE REVIEW

Commissioner Dunlap, Chair of the Board’s Ad Hoc Appointment Committee for the Board of Motor Vehicle Review, presented the Committee’s recommendation to appoint Matt McNeill.

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to appoint Matt McNeill to the Board of Motor Vehicle Review for a one-year term expiring July 18, 2015.

He replaces Dietrich Brown, who did not wish to be reappointed.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISORY BOARD 3

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board:

Bakari Burton None John Murphy None Sybil Richardson None Ty Turner Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Ty Turner to the Domestic Violence Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term expiring April 30, 2015.

He replaces Vanessa Lane, who resigned for personal reasons.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD

The vote was taken on the following nominees for appointment to the Waste Management Advisory Board:

Melvin Jewett Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour Voting Ceased John Murphy

Chairman Fuller announced the appointment of Melvin Jewett to the Waste Management Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring August 31, 2017.

He replaces Michael Bailey, who resigned due to relocating outside of Mecklenburg County.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

(14-2017) PUBLIC HEARING -- NO WAKE ZONE REQUEST

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to open the public hearing to hear comments related to a proposed No Wake Zone on Mountain Island Lake.

No one from the public appeared to speak.

Rusty Rozzelle, Water Quality Program Manager addressed the request and questions from the Board, as well as, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Officer Captain John Campbell.

Note: A “No Wake Zone” is defined as an area of a lake or river where vessels are required to travel at an idle speed or a slow speed creating no appreciable wake. No Wake Zones are typically identified by floating buoys and/or signs. N.C. law establishes that only the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Marine Commissions can approve a No Wake Zone. The Marine Commissions for Lake Norman and Lake Wylie handle requests for the establishment of No Wake Zones on their respective lakes. Effective June 30, 2014, the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission was dissolved; therefore, all No Wake Zones on that lake must be established by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. N.C. law authorizes the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to establish No Wake Zones at public vessel launching ramps, marinas, vessel service areas and on other congested water areas where there are 4

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 demonstrated water safety hazards. On Mountain Island Lake, the process used by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for the establishment of No Wake Zones requires the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners (Board) to first advertise and hold a public hearing regarding a request for a No Wake Zone. Following the public hearing, the process calls for the Board to vote to approve or deny the request. If approved, staff of Mecklenburg County’s Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) will submit the necessary application and other paperwork for consideration by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. If approved by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, LUESA staff will install and maintain buoys identifying the No Wake Zone.

On June 18, 2014, LUESA received a request for the establishment of a No Wake Zone on Mountain Island Lake at a cove adjacent to Inlet Pointe Court. LUESA recommends denial of this request based on its finding that there is not a demonstrated water safety hazard. If the Board elects to approve the request, however, a resolution would need to be adopted for issuance to the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for processing the necessary application for their consideration.

Comments

Chairman Fuller asked was the applicant requesting the No Wake Zone present. The response no.

Commissioner Bentley asked when and what amount of time was spent by staff on the lake location to assess whether there was a demonstrated water safety hazard. This was addressed by Water Quality Program Manager Rozzelle and Captain Campbell. It was noted, per their assessment, this area was not a safety hazard.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the procedure used to register and respond to a complaint, which was addressed. Captain Campbell said he was not aware of any complaints being received for the area in question.

Captain Campbell addressed what happens when you over regulate a lake.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the presence of the previous no wake zone in this area, placed there by the former Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission. It was noted that after the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission dissolved, the no wake zone was removed because it did not meet the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission standards. Others were removed, as well.

Commissioner Bentley asked about the overall concern of persons living in this area. Program Manager Rozzelle said staff only heard from the applicant. He said the application did not include a petition, which is sometimes included if there are multiple concerns.

Commissioner Bentley expressed regret that the applicant was not present to address their request.

Commissioner Cotham commented on the applicant’s reason for wanting the no wake zone. She, too, expressed regret that the applicant was not present to state their case.

Commissioner Cotham asked for clarification regarding the purpose of a no wake zone, which was addressed.

Captain Campbell said the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s main concern was “public safety” and not “protecting private property.”

Captain Campbell said he was of the opinion that the reason a no wake zone existed in this area previously was because someone wanted to protect personal property. He said it was not a safety hazard.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Captain Campbell said to his knowledge there were no records of any accidents or complaints in this area, even before it was previously designated as a no wake zone.

Captain Campbell said although there’s no evidence of a safety hazard at this time, circumstances could change and the request could be made again.

Commissioner Dunlap said one of the reasons there was no longer a Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission was because of “politics.” With respect to a no wake zone being in this area previously, Commissioner Dunlap said it appeared to be a case where the Mountain Island Lake Marine Commissioners granted approval, where it should not have been granted.

Commissioner James said the County only had one process for determining whether this area was a safety hazard, which was the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission process.

Commissioner James said he felt the reason there was no longer a Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission, was because the number of no wake zone buoys got “out of hand.”

Commissioner Bentley asked about erosion in the area, which was addressed.

Chairman Fuller encouraged all persons to appear before the Board regarding their concerns, regardless of what they thought the outcome might be. He, too, expressed regret that the applicant was not present.

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 6-2 with Commissioners Bentley, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes and Commissioners Clarke and Cotham voting no, to close the public hearing and deny the request for a proposed No Wake Zone on Mountain Island Lake.

Commissioner Ridenhour left the dais and was away until noted in the minutes.

(14-2032) PUBLIC HEARING -- SMOKE FREE GOVERNMENT GROUNDS AND TOBACCO FREE PARKS AND GREENWAYS

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, and Ratliff voting yes, to open the public hearing to receive public input concerning a request to establish a proposed health rule and ordinance for smoke-free county, city and town buildings, vehicles and grounds and tobacco-free parks and greenways in Mecklenburg County.

Commissioner Ridenhour returned to the dais.

Health Director Dr. Marcus Plescia addressed the proposed health rule and ordinance. In his remarks, Dr. Plescia said smoking bans of this nature were increasing across the country. He said one out of five adults in Mecklenburg County still smoke, despite the “significant” health impact. Dr. Plescia said in light of this, tobacco use was the “most significant public health issue” facing the community at this time.

Commissioner Dunlap asked Dr. Plescia to comment on electronic cigarettes and how it would be impacted by the ordinance.

Dr. Plescia said using an electronic cigarette was not considered smoking and would not be applicable with respect to the proposed Health Rule prohibiting smoking in County, City, and Town Buildings, Vehicles, and Grounds. He 6

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 said electronic cigarettes were, however, defined, per the state of N.C. as a tobacco product and thus subject to the proposed ordinance to prohibit smoking and the use of other tobacco products on grounds of the County’s park system and in buildings located in the County’s park system.

Commissioner Clarke left the dais during this time and was away until noted in the minutes.

The persons below appeared to speak.

In Support Juddson Rump, Michelle Icard, Dynasty Winters, Andrea Boakye, Dr. Sandra Burke, Dr. Rhett Brown, Butler High School Dream Team Members: Lauren Gwaltney, Adam Pelter, Lindsay Brock, Ryan Debo and Advisor Mary Ferreri , Dr. Edward Kim, Dr. Wm. Charles Sherrill, Dr. Yele Aluko, and Dr. Thomas Barringer

Note: Persons that spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and health rule said they were doing so because of personal experiences, because either they or loved ones were physically impacted as a result of smoking and/or exposure to secondhand smoke. Several speakers were physicians who addressed the harmful impacts on the body from smoking and/or exposure to secondhand smoke. It was also noted that removing smoking or limiting smoking from environments where there are children would deter them, especially, those at a vulnerable age, from wanting or being pressured to smoke.

Opposed Tom Kerr, Phillip Strider, Jonathan Burger, and Monroe Ridenhour

Note: Persons that spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance and health rule said they were doing so, because they felt the ban was not necessary, in light of the fact that smoking was not the only contributor to chronic disease and that some folks get lung cancer having never smoked. N.C.’s long tobacco history was also mentioned. It was noted that tobacco was the largest export of a legal product in N.C. Examples were provided of benefits received by various entities as a result of N.C.’s export of tobacco. It was also said that bans of this nature infringed upon the sovereign rights of individuals. It was felt that some accommodation should be made for those that choose to smoke.

It was suggested by some that consideration be given to 1) prohibiting smoking within 30 feet of a playground or path in a park, 2) excluding electronic cigarettes, 3) having designated smoking areas for parks that were over 20 acres, 4) having restrictions but do not ban smoking. It was also noted that prohibiting smoking at a non-sheltered bus stop or prohibiting someone approaching a bus stop from smoking would be more work for law enforcement officials.

Motion was made by Commissioner Bentley, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, and Ratliff voting yes, to close the public hearing on a proposed health rule and ordinance for smoke-free county, city and town buildings, vehicles and grounds and tobacco-free parks and greenways in Mecklenburg County.

Note: This matter will be considered at a later date.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS - NONE

MANAGER’S REPORT

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 (14-2040) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RETREAT UPDATE

The Board received an overview of information discussed at the Board’s Economic Development retreat and recommendations identified for further consideration.

Assistant County Manager Leslie Johnson presented the matter to the Board.

Note: On June 26, 2014 the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners convened a strategic planning retreat focused on Economic Development. The three objectives identified were as follows: 1. To discuss the overall vision for economic development in Mecklenburg County 2. To discuss with partners in economic development the role that they play in achieving the vision for economic development and their expectations of the BOCC/County 3. To discuss and determine the specific activities in key economic development areas that the County should undertake.

No action was required.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS' MONTHLY REPORTS - NONE

(14-2025) CLOSED SESSION LAND ACQUISITION PLOTT ROAD PROPERTY

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Ratliff and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to:

A) Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute all documents necessary for acquisition of Tax Parcel #108-041-01 (+/- 14.75 acres) from the Carolyn Locke Martin Revocable Management Trust in the City of Charlotte for a purchase price of $64,000.

B) Authorize the placement of use restrictions on Tax Parcel 108-041-01 (property to be acquired on Plott Road) that states that the property only be used for the purposes of a nature preserve, green space, botanical garden or neighborhood park without athletic buildings or fields.

C) Appropriate $15,000 for demolition of the single-family home, an outbuilding and debris clean-up of the property after closing from Fiscal Year 2015 Land Acquisition funding.

Note: Commissioner Dunlap said if anyone from the public was interested in removing the single-family home from the property or seeing if any of the wood was reusable, to contact staff.

(14-2025) CLOSED SESSION LAND ACQUISITION HISTORIC LANDMARKS

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 7-0 with Commissioners Bentley, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to: Approve the Historic Landmarks Commission purchase of the house, barn and land parcel 193-262-10 located at 131 West Charles Street, Matthews, NC for $200,000 for historic preservation and resale, and recognize and appropriate up to $215,000 for the purchase and immediate stabilization needs. 8

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS

Commissioner Clarke returned to the Dais.

(14-2021) EXPAND SCOPE OF WORK OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COALITION FOR HOUSING

Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the expanded scope of work for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing to act as the governing board for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Continuum of Care.

Community Support Services Director Stacy Lowry presented this matter to the Board. She was accompanied at the podium by Mary Gaertner, Neighborhood Program Coordinator with the City of Charlotte.

It was noted that the purpose of this was so the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Coalition for Housing, acting as the governing board for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Continuum of Care, would be able to carry out the responsibilities set forth in the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Program Interim Rule.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS – NONE

CONSENT ITEMS

Motion was made by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, to approve the following item(s):

(14-1965) JAIL HEALTH MEDICAL PLAN

Adopt the Mecklenburg County Jail Health Medical Plan as required by G.S. 153A-225 and entitled 2014 Policy & Procedure Manual.

A copy of the Plan is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-1973) MINUTES

Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held August 5, 2014, Budget Public Policy held November 12, 2013 and Closed Sessions held August 5, 2014, June 3, 2014, & February 4, 2014.

(14-2003) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- 2007 SCHOOL BOND EXTENSION

Set public hearing on the extension of the 2007 School Bond Authorization entitled: “BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $516,000,000 SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG,” which order took effect on

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 November 6, 2007 from seven years to 10 years from November 6, 2007 for September 17, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. and direct the Clerk to the Board to publish the notice of public hearing.

Extract recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book _____, Document # ______.

(14-2004) AUCTION FOR DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

1) Approve the attached list (Exhibit A) as surplus, and

2) Adopt a resolution authorizing sale of surplus personal property by public auction on September 20, 2014.

Mecklenburg County Board Of Commissioners Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus Personal Property by Public Auction

WHEREAS, North Carolina G.S. 160A-270(b) allows the County to sell surplus personal property at public auction upon adoption of a resolution or order authorizing the appropriate official to dispose of the surplus property at public auction; and

WHEREAS, the County Manager has recommended that the surplus property listed on the attached Exhibit-A should be sold at public auction,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners that the County Manager or her designee is authorized to sell the surplus property described on Exhibit A at public auction on the day September 20, 2014 at 10:00 am at 5550 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina, as per the terms and conditions in accordance with North Carolina G.S. 160A-270(b) and in compliance with County policies. The terms of the sale shall be net cash. The County Manager or her designee is directed to publish at least once and not less than ten (10) days before the date of the auction, a copy of this Resolution or a notice summarizing its content as required by North Carolina General Statute 160A-270(b).

Exhibit A & Resolution recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book ____ Document # ____.

(14-2005) CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE -- ST. MARY'S CHAPEL (PARK AND RECREATION)

Appropriate expenditure of up to $20,000 from the St. Mary’s Capital Reserve account for repairs and improvements at St. Mary’s Chapel.

(14-2006) CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE -- REPLACE ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHT CONTROLLERS

Appropriate expenditure of up to $70,000 from the Turf Field Capital Reserve fund for the purchase and installation of seven remote light controllers and ancillary equipment at the following parks: Grier Heights, Biddleville, Pearl Street, Independence, Randolph Road and Freedom and approve a contract with Musco Lighting Systems to provide said equipment under the sole source exemption to bidding as authorized by GS 143-129(e)(6).

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

(14-2009) BIG SWEEP PROCLAMATION

Adopt a proclamation designating Saturday, September 27, 2014 as Big Sweep Day in Mecklenburg County.

NOTE: BIG SWEEP is an annual, statewide event that call volunteers to action to remove trash and debris from creeks, lakes and rivers. For the past 20 years, Mecklenburg County has been an active participant in this event, which has involved thousands of volunteers in the removal of over 200,000 pounds of trash from our waterways. This year BIG SWEEP will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 and as in past years will be a cooperative effort between Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. Staff is working hard to ensure a successful event. By adopting the attached Proclamation, the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners will recognize the benefits of BIG SWEEP for restoring our precious surface water resources and will urge citizens to do their part by volunteering to participate in the BIG SWEEP event.

A copy of the proclamation is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

(14-2010) GRANT APPLICATION -- FEMA LETTERS OF MAP REVISION - LUESA

1) Approve submittal of a grant application for up to $20,000 with the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate grant funds and authorize the County Manager to execute a contract to implement; and authorize the carry forward of unspent funds for the duration of the grant.

(14-2011) HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM -- FY15 FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION

1) Accept the "Offer of Sale of Real Estate" from Daniel and Shelly Hefner, owners of property at 4016 Barlowe Road (Tax Parcel 065-143-04) for $51,000.

2) Accept the "Offer of Sale of Real Estate" from Colin and Irene Toyo, owners of property at 4017 Barlow Road (Tax Parcel 065-141-09) for $27,000.

3) Accept the "Offer of Sale of Real Estate" from Terry Peterson, owner of property at 5325 Dolphin Lane (Tax Parcel 099-116-17) for $71,200.

4) Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Fire Department to utilize the structures for training exercises.

(14-2013) CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE -- CHARLES T. MYERS GOLF COURSE (PARK AND RECREATION)

Appropriate expenditure of up to $35,000 from the Consolidated Golf Capital Reserve account to repair the clubhouse and golf cart storage building surfaces at the Charles T. Myers Golf Course.

(14-2014) LAND DONATION -- CLARK’S CREEK GREENWAY (MECKLENBURG COMMUNITY CHURCH)

Accept the donation of Tax Parcels 027-171-53 and 027-641-23 (±5.78 acres) for construction of Clark’s Creek Greenway from Mecklenburg Community Church. 11

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

(14-2015) ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS -- REENTRY SERVICES (CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES)

Recognize, receive and appropriate additional grant funds from the NC Department of Public Safety in the amount of $31,221 for Reentry Services.

(14-2016) JUSTICE REINVESTMENT FUNDS (CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES)

1) Recognize and appropriate $296,000 in Federal funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance; and

2) Authorize the carry forward of unspent funds for the duration of the grant; and

3) Establish one Criminal Justice Case Manager position in Criminal Justice Services.

(14-2018) SPORTS LIGHTING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION – SPORTSPLEX PHASE II (PARK AND RECREATION)

Approve a contract with MUSCO Sports Lighting, LLC for up to $1,883,000 to purchase and install sports lighting for Phase II of Mecklenburg County Regional Sportsplex located on Tank Town Road, Matthews Township under the sole source exemption to bidding as authorized by GS 143-129(e)(6).

(14-2019) CONSOLIDATION OF CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SENIOR CENTERS WITH MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Adopt Resolution Approving Senior Centers Consolidation Agreement to allow implementation of merging programs, services and staff with those of the Park and Recreation Department.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book ____ Document # ____.

(14-2020) INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS

Recognize, receive and appropriate insurance reimbursement funds in the amount of $36,926 for Business Support Services-Business Financial Management.

Note: All reimbursements are for stolen and damaged items.

(14-2022) LAND DONATION -- CLARK'S CREEK GREENWAY (THE RYLAND GROUP, INC.)

Accept donation of Tax Parcels 027-634-73 (±.6905 Acres) and 027-634-72 (±1.2614 Acres) on Clark’s Creek in Charlotte from The Ryland Group, Inc.

(14-2023) LAND DONATION -- BACK CREEK GREENWAY - ITEM REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA 12

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

(14-2024) EASEMENT DONATION -- BRIAR CREEK GREENWAY

Accept donation of a greenway easement (± .7063 acres) on Briar Creek Greenway on Tax Parcel 155-141-11 from the Catawba Lands Conservancy.

(14-2028) MECKLENBURG TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (MTS) – SYSTEM SAFETY PROGRAM PLAN

Approve Mecklenburg Transportation System Safety Program Plan that addresses the required six core elements.

Note: The six core elements: Driver/Employee Selection, Driver/Employee Training, Safety Data Acquisition Analysis, Drug, Alcohol, and Abuse Program, Vehicle Maintenance, Security.

Plan recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book _____, Document # ______.

(14-2033) MECKLENBURG EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AGENCY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -- CORRECTION TO MINUTES

Authorize the Clerk to the Board to amend the minutes of Regular meeting held August 5, 2014 to correct the expiration date of appointee Amy Vance's term on the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency Board of Commissioners from December 13, 2015 to December 31, 2015.

(14-2034) JAIL CENTRAL GENERATOR SYNCHRONIZATION – CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Award a contract to The Industrial Electric Company of Charlotte in the amount of $1,918,450 for the synchronization of the existing three generators at Jail Central.

(14-2035) EASEMENT DONATION -- LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY

A) Accept the donation of a 10' wide permanent easement from the City of Charlotte on Tax Parcel 173-061-02 for the maintenance and repair of an access trail for Little Sugar Creek Greenway that is to be built by the developer of the Park South Station residential development; and

B) Grant a Temporary Construction Easement to the owner of Park South Station on Parcel Number 173-071-59 for construction of a 10' wide paved access trail to Little Sugar Creek Greenway.

(14-2036) LEASE -- NORTH MECKLENBURG SENIOR CENTER

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 Authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute a lease with the Town of Huntersville for the County to lease portions of the “Robert B. Blythe Building” located at 102 Gilead Road, Huntersville to serve as the North Mecklenburg Senior Center location.

(14-2037) TAX REFUNDS

1. Approve refunds in the amount of $8,551.76 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system.

2. Approve refunds in the amount of $306,028.33 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals.

A list of the refund recipients is on file with the Clerk to the board.

(14-2038) REVALUATION REVIEW VALUE CHANGES AND REFUNDS

1. Receive a report provided by Pearson's Appraisal Services summarizing the changes in value resulting from recent neighborhood reviews.

A copy of the report is on file with the Clerk to the Board.

2. Adopt Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners September 2014 Resolution Changing Abstracts and Authorizing Refunds and Taxes in Accordance with Session Law 2013-362 approving the value changes and any resulting refunds, releases or discoveries.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book ____ Document # ____.

(14-2041) SET PUBLIC HEARING -- ZONING PETITION #2014-01C

Adopt resolution providing for public hearing on petition for zoning changes to be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

Resolution recorded in full in Minute/Ordinance Book ____ Document # ____.

T H I S C O N C L U D E D I T E M S A P P R O V E D B Y C O N S E N T

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ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Commissioner Ratliff, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Bentley, Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Ratliff, and Ridenhour voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 14