Minutes - May 20, 2013 Reg. Meeting

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BK - 00025 PG The Board considered changes to Environmental Health Fees. Health Director Terrell Jones presented revised fee changes for on -site re- evaluations, non - documented re- inspections requiring a site visit, water sample fees, and temporary food establishment fees. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to defer action on the revised fees until the Board could be provided with a full range of fees, with changes highlighted. 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. At this time Chairman Parks called for a 10- minute recess. Upon returning from recess, with all members present, the meeting resumed. At this time County Manager John Crumpton presented his recommended FY 2013 -14 budget. After the presentation and question period, the budget was accepted as presented with a public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m., June 3, 2013 in the Commissioners' Room, Lee County Government Center. The Board considered a Resolution in opposition to recording of closed session meetings. Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee outlined House Bill 870 which states that all closed sessions, with the exception of personnel matters, held by a public body shall be recorded in the form of sound or video and sound recordings. The recordings must also be retained for at least two years from the date of the public release of the recording. The recording will also be in addition to the general written account of the closed session. The County Clerks' Association, at their recent annual conference, voted to oppose the Bill and sent letters to all North Carolina delegates and the County Commissioners Association. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the Resolution in Opposition to House Bill 870 as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, and Reives Nay: Knecht, Parks, Smith, and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion failed with a 4 to 3 vote. The Board considered bids for Property and Liability Insurance renewal. County Manager John Crumpton asked the Board to approve a renewal quote from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) for FY 2013 -14 Property and Liability Insurance. Mr. Crumpton stated that the NCACC provides comprehensive coverage to counties that is uniquely designed to cover the County's needs and operations. The cost of the renewal is $381,986. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the renewal quote with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for Property and Liability Insurance, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof, and authorize the County Manager to sign required documents. 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 considered bids for Workers' Compensation Insurance renewal. County Manager John Crumpton asked the Board to approve a renewal quote from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) for FY 2013 -14 Workers' Compensation Insurance. Mr. Crumpton 4