Minutes - April 16, 2012 Regular Meeting

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B K: 00024 P&0853 Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. The Board considered a Resolution Amending the Method of Sales Tax Distribution for Lee County. Commissioner Womack presented the Resolution asking the Board to change from the current per capita method of sales tax revenue distribution to the ad valorem method. Commissioner Womack stated this was one of the recommendations from the recent Evergreen Performance Audit and if approved, the County would receive approximately $1,445,912 in additional sales tax distribution from the State. The City of Sanford would lose approximately $1.4 million and the Town of Broadway would lose approximately $89,000. In order to change the distribution method, during the month of April, the Board of County Commissioners would have to adopt a Resolution choosing the ad valorem method distribution for the next fiscal year and file a certified copy of the Resolution with the Secretary of State in Raleigh within 15 days of the adoption of the Resolution. Commissioner Womack moved to approve a Resolution Amending the Method of Sales Tax Distribution of Lee County. Commissioner Reives made a motion to reject the idea for this year and put the City of Sanford and Town of Broadway on notice for a possible change next year. After discussion, Commissioner Reives withdrew his motion. Upon a vote of Commissioner's Womack's motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Parks, Shook, and Womack Nay: Hayes, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives The Chairman ruled the motion failed by a 4 to 3 vote. The Board considered the first of four items for the Health Department that had been added to the agenda earlier in the meeting in reference to changes to the Consolidated Agreement between the Health Department and the State. Health Director Terrell Jones stated the agreement must be approved and signed or the State will not release their annual distribution to the County. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve changes to the Consolidated Agreement as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the second Health Department request that had been added to the agenda earlier in the meeting in reference a Community Transformation Grant with the Cumberland County Health Department. Health Director Terrell Jones asked the Board to consider and approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cumberland County Health Department for dispersal of $35,000 in regional Community Transformation Grant (CTG) funds for health promotion initiatives. Mr. Jones stated CDC has awarded North Carolina a $7.4 million Community Transformation Grant that will support the planning and implementation of state and community projects proven to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities, control health care spending and reduce chronic diseases — such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The State grant is divided between 10 regions across the State with Lee County being in Region 6 of which Cumberland County is the lead agency. The grant is expected to run for five years and the first cycle received is $35,000 ending May 31, 2012, and $80,000 annually thereafter to support a health promotion position, equipment, training and events. No local match is required. After discussion, Commissioner Hayes moved to approve the acceptance of the Community Transformation Grant in the amount of $35,000 and the Memorandum of Understanding