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 20, 2016. ATTENDANCE Present: Chairman Trevor M. Fuller and Commissioners Dumont Clarke, Patricia Pat Cotham, George Dunlap, Bill James, Vilma D. Leake, Jim Puckett, Matthew Ridenhour, and Ella B. Scarborough County Manager Dena R. Diorio County Attorney Marvin A. Bethune Clerk to the Board Janice S. Paige Absent: None -INFORMAL SESSION- Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Ridenhour, and Scarborough 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) 16-3504, 16-3506, 16-3507, 16-3515, and 16-3521 to be removed from Consent and voted upon separately. STAFF BRIEFINGS - NONE 1
CLOSED SESSION SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 16-3518 CONSULT WITH ATTORNEY 16-3562 LAND ACQUISITION Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner James and carried 5-0 with Commissioners Cotham, Fuller, James, Leake, and Puckett voting yes, to go into Closed Session for the following purposes: Consult with Attorney and Land Acquisition. The Board went into Closed Session at 5:11 p.m. and came back into Open Session at 5:50 p.m. Commissioners Clarke, Dunlap, Ridenhour and Scarborough 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. -FORMAL SESSION- Chairman Fuller called this portion of the meeting to order which was followed by introductions, invocation by Commissioner Scarborough, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; after which, the matters below were addressed. AWARDS/RECOGNITION NONE PUBLIC APPEARANCE 16-3516 PUBLIC APPEARANCE The following person appeared to speak during the Public Appearance portion of the agenda: Greg Kudasz said there were social security numbers on one of the County s websites that should be removed. He suggested Commissioners poll department heads and other elected officials to determine where the information was located. Mr. Kudasz said if he didn t see progress on the removal, he would contact the citizens impacted by this and advise them of their risks of identity theft. He said he would also charge them a fee to get it removed. Mr. Kudasz showed the Board letters that he said were ready to be mailed if no action was taken. APPOINTMENTS 2
16-3536 APPOINTMENTS PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Motion was made by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner James and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour, and Scarborough voting yes, to appoint Peter Engels to the Park and Recreation Commission as the Central Region 2 representative to fill an unexpired term, expiring June 30, 2018. Note: Mr. Engels was the only nominee. He replaces Tony Arreaza who resigned because of other obligations. Commissioner Leake asked about orientation for persons appointed to advisory boards and requested information on what it entailed for each board. PUBLIC HEARINGS NONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS NONE MANAGER S REPORT 16-3470 2016 NACO ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS WINNERS The Board recognized Mecklenburg County's 2016 NACo Achievement Award winners. Public Information Director Danny Diehl presented the winners. Note: The National Association of Counties (NACo) annual Achievement Award Program is a non-competitive awards program that recognizes innovative county government initiatives. Awards are given in 21 different categories including children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, county administration, county resiliency, information technology, health and many more. The winning programs were as follows: Park and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation (Adapted Tango) Adapted Tango is an inclusive workout designed for adults with Parkinson s Disease. 3
(Little Gymsters) The Little Gymsters program was created to give children with special needs the opportunity to run, jump, flip, tumble, and have fun with their peers, while at the same time increasing their motor skills, balance, and social skills. Land Use & Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) (Code Enforcement Customer Service Center) After customers said it was difficult to navigate state and local building codes, Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement opened the Customer Service Center in December 2015. (LUESA Exchange-An Employee Enrichment Opportunity) Six divisions and more than 350 professionals make up LUESA. To build knowledge across the distinct, diverse organization, LUESA offers employees the chance to shadow a co-worker in another division for several days to learn more about what that person contributes to the agency. MEDIC (High Frequency Users Program) This program aligns people who call 911 with non-life threatening emergencies over and over with the resources they truly need, diverting them out of the emergency response system. Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (ONE Access) In 2015, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, CMS, Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte accepted the White House s ConnectED Library Challenge, pledging to provide students with easily accessible information and educational resources. County Manager s Office (Strategic Planning and Evaluation Team) For the first time in 2015, all 20 County departments and two business partners developed and implemented three-year strategic business plans for fiscal years 2017 through 2019. Human Resources Department Learning and Development Services (Supervising 4 Success) Supervising 4 Success provides managers with in-depth supervisory and leadership skills over a six-day course. 16-3540 PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT UPDATE The Board received a Public Health Department update on the Healthiest Cities & Counties 4
Challenge Award and the Whitewater Center from Health Department Director Dr. Marcus Plescia. Cheryl Emanuel, a manager at the Health Department addressed the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge Award. Note: Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge - The Mecklenburg County Public Health, Village HeartBEAT program received a $10,000 Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge Award. The award distinguishes Mecklenburg County Public Health as a participant in a national initiative to improve community health. At the completion of a two-year cycle, the Village HeartBEAT program will have trained over 600 health ambassadors. Ambassadors will demonstrate improvements in biometric measures (weight, BMI, blood pressure, and Hgb A1c). Additionally, ambassadors within the 60 participating faith-based organizations will create sustainable changes in policy and local programs that model healthy behaviors in the domains of tobacco use, healthy diet and activity for their congregants and surrounding community members. Comments: Commissioner Leake thanked Ms. Emanuel for her work and dedication. Chairman Fuller thanked her as well. Whitewater Center Update Dr. Plescia noted the following regarding the Whitewater Center: The Health Department was in the process of preparing for the Board's consideration Local Health Regulations that would be applicable to the Whitewater Center. The regulations would be presented to the Board at the October 6, 2016 meeting. After hearing the proposed regulations, if the Board wanted to move forward, action would be needed to schedule a public hearing on October 18, 2016 to receive public comment and to consider adoption on that date as well. Commissioner Leake expressed disappointment that to date, no one from the Whitewater Center had appeared at a Board meeting to express any type of sentiments to the Board or the public. Commissioner Leake requested information on how much it had cost the County to assist the Whitewater Center with getting its whitewater rafting component back open. Commissioner Ridenhour said he heard from Whitewater CEO Jeff Wise, who expressed thanks to the County for all of its assistance. 5
Commissioner Leake said thanks should have been expressed to the full Board. Commissioner Scarborough and Chairman Fuller concurred with Commissioner Leake that Whitewater Center officials should have expressed thanks to the full Board. Note: The above was not inclusive of every comment was a summary. 16-3542 NORTH TRYON VISION PLAN The Board received a report from Michael Smith with Charlotte Center City Partners on the North Tryon Vision Plan. Note: The County, along with several other community partners have been collaborating on a vision plan for the North Tryon Corridor. A major property owner in the corridor which includes the Hal Marshall Center and Spirit Square, the County has a vested interest in the vision for the area. In addition, as a major funding partner to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library, the County works closely on capital planning for the library system, which includes the main branch which is located in the North Tryon study area. The Plan was completed and the respective governing boards were being asked to adopt the plan. A copy of the Plan is on file with the Clerk to the Board. Comments Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough to approve the North Tryon Vision Plan. Commissioner Leake asked who owned Hall House referenced in the Plan. The response was the Charlotte Housing Authority. Commissioner Leake questioned why there were no churches included in the Plan. She noted that she had asked the County Attorney to check on the zoning classifications for this area to see if there was an ordinance preventing additional churches from being built, and specifically Black churches. Mr. Smith said he was not aware of any ordinance prohibiting churches from being built in this area. Commissioner Leake asked that consideration be given to incorporating the faith community in the Plan. 6
Commissioner James said he would vote in favor of the Plan as presented, with the understanding that there were no dollars associated with the Board s vote, nor any commitment dollar-wise. He said his continued support would depend upon what s brought back to the Board for consideration. Commissioner Cotham expressed concern for the proposed underground parking and the County's expected involvement with that part of the plan. Commissioner Cotham said underground parking was very expensive to do. Commissioner Cotham said a lot of major cities were building buildings downtown without parking. She said the idea was to promote transit. Commissioner Cotham acknowledged how instrumental Al Levine and his family were in helping develop this Plan. She noted that Mr. Al Levine passed away recently. Commissioner Puckett expressed concern for the proposed underground parking and noted that it was to be located on property owned by the County, per the Plan. Commissioner Puckett said the underground parking was the most expensive part of the development. Commissioner Puckett said if the Plan hinged on the underground parking and it being funded by the County, then that assumption should be re-thought. Commissioner Puckett said something innovative, however, should be done with respect to parking. He noted that what was being done at the Old Carolina Theatre was innovative and that perhaps the above ground parking behind Discovery Place could be expanded. Commissioner Puckett asked County Manager Diorio if the County property referenced in the Plan continued to be on the market for development by someone other than the County. County Manager Diorio said with respect to the Hal Marshall Center property, the County would follow a similar process as was done with the Brooklyn Village property and obtain a master developer. County Manager Diorio said a developer would develop the property in keeping with the Vision Plan. Commissioner Clarke addressed the importance of public/private partnerships with projects of this nature. He referenced the success of the Metropolitan development. Commissioner Dunlap said he agreed with Commissioner Clarke with respect to the importance of public/private partnerships. 7
Commissioner Dunlap commented on parking and noted that not having parking may make it cost prohibited for some residents to come downtown. Commissioner Dunlap said the County had a stake in the overall success of the Plan. He said the intent, however, was not to bankrupt the County to make it happen. Commissioner Dunlap said he was supportive of the general concept and felt that it was the right time to move forward. Chairman Fuller expressed support of the Plan as outlined. He expressed concern, however, that the underground parking was only being proposed for the publicly owned property. Chairman Fuller clarified that the Board was only being asked, at this time, to approve the Vision. He said there would be other opportunities as this process moved forward to determine what actually would be developed, how, and by whom. He said it s possible the Plan may end up being a European model, where the center part of the city was walkable and parking would be available on the outer edges. Chairman Fuller said he concurred with Commissioner Dunlap that there needed to be some parking available, otherwise, the only people taking advantage of the area would be those that lived downtown. Chairman Fuller said these types of developments required public and private sector participation in order to be successful. Commissioner Scarborough expressed excitement about the Plan and said she hoped it would include mixed income. The vote was then taken on the motion as noted below. Motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough and unanimously carried with Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour, and Scarborough voting yes to approve the North Tryon Vision Plan. Note: The above was not inclusive of every comment was a summary. DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS MONTHLY REPORTS 16-3528 DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT MONTHLY REPORTS 8
The Board received as information monthly departmental management reports for September, 2016. Note: The County Manager requested department directors develop department management monthly reports highlighting key activities and initiatives within the departments. The reports show relevant performance indicators of departmental activity. A copy of the Reports is on file with the Clerk to the Board. 16-3529 FEATURE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION: OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Board received as information a report from Mecklenburg County's Office of Economic Development from Department Director Peter Zeiler. A copy of the Report is on file with the Clerk to the Board. Comments Commissioner Scarborough, chair of the Board s Economic Development Committee, thanked Director Zeiler and his staff for their work, as well as, Assistant to the County Manager Timmothy Tibbs. Commissioner Leake addressed the importance of small businesses. Commissioner Leake expressed special thanks to Economic Development Office staff member Teresa McDow for all of her work with respect to small businesses over the years, as well as, her work with the Small Business Consortium that was started by Commissioner Leake several years ago. Commissioner Leake requested employment information on companies that received a Business Investment Grant, with respect to how many Mecklenburg County residents were initially hired and still employed, as well as, the total number of local residents to date. Commissioner Dunlap asked for clarity with respect to Business Investment Program client meetings and invitations, which was addressed. Commissioner Dunlap asked for clarity with respect to companies that did not meet the compliance standards. Director Zeiler explained what happened in those instances. 9
Commissioner Dunlap asked how much did the County s tax base increase, per the number of grants awarded in FY16. Director Zeiler said the investment amount shown in the report was the amount the companies had to put in the ground or have machinery or equipment that was taxable. Commissioner Ridenhour asked Director Zeiler to comment on what role could the County s Economic Development efforts have in helping drive the innovation corridor, the North Tryon corridor. Director Zeiler said that would be something the department would be looking at going forward. Commissioner Ridenhour commented on housing in North Tryon Street Vision Plan. Commissioner Ridenhour said if affordable housing (meaning, as an example, housing for someone with an annual income of $25,000) was going to be included, how could the County assist in recruiting merchants that would be affordable for those individuals, with respect to their food, clothing and other shopping needs. Director Zeiler said there were a number of ways to address that issue. He said one would be to make sure there was access to transportation which would allow persons to go to other areas and shop. He said rent subsidies could be offered to targeted retailers. Director Zelier said the issue of ensuring that persons with lower income levels were able to access and afford to live downtown was something that would need to be addressed at the beginning of the project rather than after the fact. Commissioner Ridenhour thanked Director Zeiler for the work his office was doing. Commissioner Leake asked about west Charlotte, specifically, Beatties Ford Road. Commissioner Leake said there was a need for new development in this area. She asked staff to come up with ways to encourage investments in west Charlotte. Commissioner Puckett said efforts had been started to address the west Charlotte corridor and other areas like it, by offering higher incentives, then in perhaps other areas of the County. He said the Board s Economic Development Committee recently changed the way by which geographic areas for economic development were targeted for offering either higher or lower tax incentives. He said he believed Beatties Ford Road was one of those areas targeted and that higher tax incentives would be offered for companies willing to invest in this area of the County. Chairman Fuller commented on small businesses and their impact on the economy. 10
Chairman Fuller said if there was interest in generating more economic activity, then the County s focus should be on small businesses. Chairman Fuller said it appeared that the focus had been on drawing in large corporations into the City/County. He said it s being seen now that large corporations can t be the only answer. Chairman Fuller said the County needed to be able to respond to the needs of small businesses and provide them with some type of access to capital dollars. Chairman Fuller said investments were also needed in the east part of the County. Chairman Fuller thanked Director Zeiler for continued work around developing an Economic Development Plan. Note: The above was not inclusive of every comment was a summary. STAFF REPORTS & REQUESTS 16-3511 FFY 2015 HUD CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND REVIEW The Board received Information about the FFY 2015 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation and Review. Assistant to the County Manager Timmothy M. Tibbs gave the report. He was joined at the podium by Tama Roach, Operations Director for the Ada Jenkins Family Center and Libby Johnston, Executive Director of the Davidson/Cornelius Child Development Corporation. They thanked the Board for being a grant recipient and addressed the impact of the grant on their programs. Note: As an Urban County Entitlement designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Mecklenburg County receives Community Development Block Grant funds annually. The 2015 CAPER describes the projected results and benefits produced by Mecklenburg County as projected by the County s FFY 2015 Annual Action Plan. A copy of the Report is on file with the Clerk to the Board. Comments 11
Commissioner Leake asked about staffing at the Ada Jenkins Family Center, which was addressed. Commissioner Leake said she was not aware of the facility problems that existed at Ada Jenkins and found it to be quite disturbing. Commissioner Puckett said Ada Jenkins had a great mission and that there were over 700 volunteers that worked with the agency. He said the agency was well supported, however, the building it resided was in need of much repair. He said the grant that the County was able to obtain and award to Ada Jenkins was a tremendous help in addressing some of those facility needs. Chairman Fuller asked was the amount of funds being received from HUD for Community Development Block Grants proportionate to the County s size. Assistant to the County Manager Tibbs said the County s funding was based on a formula and the population of the unincorporated area of the County and Towns. He said Mecklenburg County was in the top two or three counties in the state when it came to the amount of funding received. Chairman Fuller questioned whether it was possible for the County to receive more, in light of the size of the overall community. Chairman Fuller asked where the County ranked nationally. Assistant to the County Manager Tibbs said he would get the answer and report back to the Board. Commissioner James asked about the status of projects in Matthews. Assistant to the County Manager Tibbs explained that because of a HUD error last year that the Town of Matthews was removed from the allocation list. He said it had since been reallocated and things were now getting to the point where work on those projects could begin. Commissioner James asked what area of Matthews was it. The response was the Crestdale community. Commissioner Ridenhour asked about the repair costs at Ada Jenkins, which was addressed. Commissioner Ridenhour expressed concern for the length of time that it took to address the facility needs at Ada Jenkins. Chairman Fuller thanked the representatives for their work. Note: The above was not inclusive of every comment but was a summary. 12
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPORTS & REQUESTS - NONE CONSENT ITEMS Commissioner Puckett asked that Item 16-3533 be removed from Consent, in addition to the items previously identified. Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to approve the following item(s): 16-3510 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT (LUESA) Approve transfer of funds from operational to capital outlay appropriation for purchase of water quality monitoring equipment. 16-3517 MINUTES Approve Minutes of Regular meeting held September 6, 2016. 16-3519 STORM WATER PROGRAM - FY17 HAZARD MITIGATION FLOODPLAIN ACQUISITION 1. Accept the Offer of Sale of Real Estate from Fred F. Payonk, Jr., owner of property at 4751 Emory Lane (Tax Parcel 163-083-10), for $330,000. 2. Authorize the County Manger to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with City of Charlotte in which City contributes $190,000 towards purchase of referenced property in exchange for storm drainage easement across the property. 3. Recognize, receive and appropriate $190,000 from City of Charlotte. 4. Authorize the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and Fire Departments to utilize the structure for training exercises. Note: These acquisitions were being done through the County s Hazard Mitigation Program. The goal of the Program was 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 13
space, expanding greenways, constructing wetlands, etc.). Acquisition of the referenced parcel was intended to further our Program goals while providing construction cost savings to the City of Charlotte in its Water Oak Storm Drainage Improvement Project. MOU recorded in full in Minutes/Ordinance Book, Document #. 16-3522 BUDGET AMENDMENT - LUESA (REVENUE INCREASE) 1) Recognize, receive and appropriate a revenue increase of $20,000 from Neighborhoods at Bradford LLC. and First Charter Bank as part of a default of bond obligations related to Bradford Subdivision (Phase 1 Map 1) to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans and carry forward the unspent balance until project is completed. 2) Recognize, receive and appropriate a revenue increase of $20,000 from Neighborhoods at Bradford LLC. and Aquesta Bank as part of a default of bond obligations related to Bradford Subdivision (Phase 2 Map 1) to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans and carry forward the unspent balance until project is completed. 3) Recognize, receive and appropriate a revenue increase of $20,000 from Neighborhoods at Bradford LLC. and Aquesta Bank as part of a default of bond obligations related to Bradford Subdivision (Phase 3 Map 1) to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans and carry forward the unspent balance until project is completed. Note: Pursuant to the terms of the defaulted bond, Mecklenburg County will use the funds from the bond to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans. The funds will be limited to paying for costs of repairs, including reimbursement to Mecklenburg County for any and all expenses which may have incurred after the default such as construction expenses, staff time and attorney fees related to the project. 16-3523 BUDGET AMENDMENT - LUESA (REVENUE INCREASE) Recognize, receive and appropriate a revenue increase of $19,490 from Gilead Ridge, LLC and Paragon Commercial Bank as part of a default of bond obligation related to Gilead Ridge Subdivision (Phase 3 Map 2) to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans and carry forward the unspent balance until project is completed Note: Pursuant to the terms of the defaulted bond, Mecklenburg County will use the funds from the bond to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans. The funds will be limited to paying for costs of repairs, including reimbursement to Mecklenburg County for any 14
and all expenses which may have incurred after the default such as construction expenses, staff time and attorney fees related to the project. 16-3524 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - EVERGREEN NATURE PRESERVE Award a construction contract to United Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $569,690 for construction of the Evergreen Nature Preserve. 16-3525 BUDGET AMENDMENT - LUESA (REVENUE INCREASE) Recognize, receive and appropriate a revenue increase of $132,176 from Plantation Falls, LLC and Park Sterling Bank as part of a default of bond obligation related to Plantation Falls Subdivision (Map 1) to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans and carry forward the unspent balance until project is completed. Note: Pursuant to the terms of the defaulted bond, Mecklenburg County will use the funds from the bond to complete the subdivision repairs according to the approved plans. The funds will be limited to paying for costs of repairs, including reimbursement to Mecklenburg County for any and all expenses which may have incurred after the default such as construction expenses, staff time and attorney fees related to the project. 16-3526 ENGINEER SELECTION FOR FISCAL YEARS 2017 AND 2018 FOR STREAM RESTORATION PROJECTS Authorize the County Manager to negotiate fees and execute contracts with the following firms to complete the design of the Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018 Storm Water Stream Restoration Projects: Hazen and Sawyer, DPC; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; WLS Engineering, PLLC; and Wildlands Engineering, Inc. 16-3527 TAX REFUNDS 1) Approve refunds in the amount of $18,646.86 for registered motor vehicles as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor. Note: This Board action was necessary to approve registered motor vehicle tax refunds resulting from clerical errors, value changes and appeals processed in the new statewide vehicle tax system. 15
2) Approve refunds in the amount of $5,883.11 and interest as statutorily required to be paid as requested by the County Assessor. Note: This Board action was necessary to approve tax refunds resulting from clerical errors, audits and other amendments, including revaluation appeals. Accrued interest is estimated to be $180.55. A list of the taxpayer recipients is on file with the Clerk to the Board. 16-3532 GRANT APPLICATION - KNIGHT CITIES CHALLENGE Approve submission of new grant applications to the Knight Cities Challenge and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate funds for the amounts awarded for the duration of the grant period. Note: The Knight Cities Challenge is a grant contest, funded by the Knight Foundation, which grants $5 million each year among 26 cities. The Charlotte area has been awarded over $300,000 over the past two years through this grant. The challenge is designed to help spur civic innovation at the County, City and neighborhood levels. In particular, they hope to generate ideas that focus on one or all of three key drivers of city success: attracting talented people, expanding economic opportunity and creating a culture of civic engagement. The initial application is open from October 10th to November 3rd. The Public Information Department plans to submit ideas that spur innovation and create opportunities for County residents to become more engaged and to promote the services provided by Mecklenburg County. 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 16-3504 GRANT APPLICATION - PROJECT CAREGIVER ALTERNATIVES TO RUNNING ON EMPTY (C.A.R.E.) Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to approve Project C.A.R.E. application submittal and recognize, receive and appropriate Project C.A.R.E. funds in the amount awarded; and approve a full-time social worker position. 16
Note: Project C.A.R.E. offers support to families acting as caregivers for family members with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. The increased funding would provide vouchers for respite services and three additional full-time family consultants across the state. Funding would support a full-time social worker position to serve caregivers within our region. Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. 16-3506 GRANT APPLICATION - HIV PREVENTION SERVICES Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to approve submittal of grant application for $230,000 per year for three years from the North Carolina Division of Public Health Communicable Disease Branch for HIV Prevention services; and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds for the grant period. Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. 16-3507 GRANT APPLICATION - RYAN WHITE PART A Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to approve the submission of a grant application for $7,000,000 in Ryan White Part A funds covering the period of March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018 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 (Application due October 18, 2016) and if awarded, recognize, receive and appropriate awarded funds. Secondly, approve the allocation process involving regional participation in accordance with HRSA of the US Department of Health and Human Services guidelines. Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. 16-3515 BUDGET AMENDMENT - DSS (REVENUE DECREASE) Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to: 17
A. Reduce Crisis Intervention Payment (CIP) federal revenue in the amount of $201,553 Note: The North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS) decreased the federal revenue allocation to Mecklenburg County for energy assistance by $201,553. Funding is to assist lowincome persons with heating or cooling needs through the year. The CIP program is contracted through Crisis Assistance Ministry. B. Reduce Low Income Energy Assistance & Crisis Intervention Payments Administration (LIEAP/CIP) federal revenue in the amount of $33,111 Note: The North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS) federal revenue for Low Income Energy Assistance & Crisis Intervention Payments Administration (LIEAP/CIP) decreased by $33,111 the allocation for Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS) which will assist the County in administering the energy payments. C. Reduce Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds in the amount of $25,514 of federal revenue Note: The North Carolina Division of Social Services (NCDSS) decreased the federal revenue allocation to Mecklenburg County by $25,514. This funding is for services for eligible seniors and disabled clients. D. Recognize, receive and appropriate Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) federal revenue in the amount of $114,221 Note: The North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services provided a revenue allocation increase for Mecklenburg County of $114,221. The Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) and Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services entered into a contractual agreement to provide services for the elderly and disabled citizens of Mecklenburg County. A 10% County match, which is currently included in the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget, is required for the support of this program. Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. 16-3521 CAPITAL RESERVE EXPENDITURE - NATURAL AREAS (PARK AND RECREATION) Motion was made by Commissioner Leake, seconded by Commissioner and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to authorize expenditure of up to $20,000 from the Natural Areas 18
Capital Reserve Account (5823) for management activities associated with natural community restoration including purchase of native seed and trees, herbicide and contract labor. Note: Project areas include Winget, Sherman Branch, Clarks Creek and Gar Creek nature preserves. Commissioner Leake removed this item from Consent for more public awareness 16-3533 CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BOARD OF EDUCATION FY2016-2017 ADOPTED BUDGET Motion was made by Commissioner Puckett, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, to approve Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Budget Amendment. Note: The Board of Education is requesting approval of changes in the allocation of the County appropriation by purpose and function of the amount included in the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) budget resolution on June 21, 2016. As part of the adopted FY2017 County budget, the BOCC approved a total operating funding level of $413,493,792 for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). The purpose/function code allocation in the County's budget ordinance is a placeholder based on a proportional allocation of funds while CMS determines how it will actually allocate all available funds (e.g., State, Federal). The BOCC is required to approve any reallocation of funds submitted by the Board of Education (BOE) that exceeds ten percent within the purpose/function code categories of the approved County appropriation. Commissioner Puckett removed this item from Consent for more public awareness. A copy of the budget amendment is on file with the Clerk to the Board. ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Puckett, seconded by Commissioner Leake and unanimously carried with Commissioners Clarke, Cotham, Dunlap, Fuller, James, Leake, Puckett, Ridenhour and Scarborough voting yes, that there being no further business to come before the Board that the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 p.m. 19
Janice S. Paige, Clerk Trevor M. Fuller, Chairman 20