Minutes - Nov. 4, 2013 Regular Meeting

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BK: 00026 PG: 0114 The Board considered a Fequest for forgiveness of late list penalty for Quality Home Health Care, Inc., Magneti Marelli, Lee H. Johnston, Inc., and RR Automatic Group. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to deny the request for forgiveness of late list penalty for Quality Home Health Care (which was the first case outlined by Tax Administrator Mary Yow). Commissioner Womack stated he would like for the four late tax listings to be referred to the Board of Equalization and Review. County Attorney Neil Yarborough stated a policy could be developed that would assist the Board in deciding on whether to approve or deny late list penalties for the four companies, and future requests. After further discussion, Commissioner Frazier withdrew his motion. Mr. Yarborough recommended that he, the County Manager and Tax Administrator get together to discuss and draft a Policy for late list penalty cases and bring to the Board for consideration at the November 18th meeting. Commissioner Reives moved to defer action on the late tax listings for Quality Home Health Care, Magneti Marelli, Lee H. Johnston, Inc., and RR Automatic Group until the November 18th meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: Frazier The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. The Board considered Budget Amendment # 11/04/13/03. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented said Budget Amendment for the following departments: Sheriff — $35,000 to cover salaries for two part-time dispatchers along with reserve deputies working court, civil division, patrol and security for Commissioner meetings. Senior Services — $4,058 for FY 2014 Seniors Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) grant. Youth & Adult Services — $7,140 in Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) grant funding to be used to set up new office for JCPC. E -911 — $29,812 to cover operating costs of connectivity between back -up 911 system and the main 911 system at the Police Department. Commissioner Dalrymple moved to approve Budget Amendment #11/04/13/03, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed an item that had been added to the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting in reference to having a bi- lingual staff person attend all Board meetings to assist individuals at the podium if needed. No action was taken, but County Manager John Crumpton stated he would take care of the matter. The Board considered Post -65 Retiree Health Insurance. County Manager John Crumpton stated that on January 1, 2010, the County moved all Post -65 Retirees from the County's base health insurance plan to a Medicare Supplement provided by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS). It has recently been brought to the County's attention that BCBS did not re- apply for the prescription drug program that currently covers retirees and this has caused a major