1-27-2023 BOC Board Retreat Meeting Minutes - Day 2

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or replaced. Jails were designed for short-term stays, which are around 30 days,- however, we have had residents for years waiting for trial. The jail has a 124-person maximum and remains over capacity. The jail sometimes sends inmates for housing at other facilities, but it costs $40.00 per day per inmate. When inmates have mental health issues, they are also housed at other facilities at a daily cost. The Sheriff is concerned that the camera systems are out of date and that general maintenance work is needed. Dr. Crumpton said there is the potential to add 35 cells in the existing jail. Mr. Reives made a motion to make RFQs to examine the jail and its needs. The motion was passed with no opposition. Motion: Motion to put out an RFQ for a jail assessment. Mover: Robert Reives For: 7 - Dr. Andre Knecht, Robert Reives, Cameron Sharpe, Kirk Smith, Bill Carver, Mark Lovick, Taylor Vorbeck Motion Result: Passed Sheriff Estes requested the addition of 2 deputies to the Animal control unit because the Unit receives 160 calls in 25 days about animals. 60% of the calls are in the City limits. Many of the calls occur at night. Commissioner Smith asked if we have modified our agreements for the City to address overages. Commissioner Taylor Vorbeck asked if there are any suggestions for addressing this issue. Sheriff Estes said they need to hire two more animal control deputies so there can be multiple on a shift and they could act as a regular deputy when not taking animal calls. The City, County and Town of Broadway all follow the same animal ordinance. Commissioner Andre Knecht asked if we need to look at increasing fees and fines for animal charges. The Sheriff said most people don't pay the fees, and the only way to recover is to go to court. BREAK - 10:OOAM CONSOLIDATION OF HUMAN SERVICES PRESENTATION - 10:15AM Consolidation of Human Services Chairman Smith called for a ten-minute break at 10:20 a.m. Open Session resumed at 10:34 a.m. Kristi Nickodem, assistant professor of public law and government at University of North Carolina School of Government presented to the Board information about establishing a Consolidated Health and Human Services Board. A copy of the presentation is attached and incorporated into these minutes. The model recommended would have the Commissioners oversee a Consolidated Human Services Board that oversees the Health Department and the Department of Social Services. Ms. Nickodem said most counties have opted to move to a model outside of the State Human Resources Act. Ms. Nickodem recommended communication with employees concerning any changes this may cause in certain positions. A nominating committee will be established to make nominations for the new Consolidated Human Services Board. The Board of Commissioners will appoint the new Consolidated Human Services Board from these recommendations and statutory requirements regarding specific needed requirements/job positions for the Board must be followed. The Consolidated Health and