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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MELVIN JERALDS
Chairman
CLAYTON D. RIGGS
Vice-Chairman
JEFFREY B. JENNINGS
CAROLYN RIGGS
MIKE ANDREWS

RANDELL K. WOODRUFF
County Manager

AVA MURGIA
Clerk of the Board/
Assistant to the Manager


Camden County Board of Commissioners

Organizational, Regular Meeting and
Joint Meeting with the Board of Education
December 5, 2004
8:00 A.M.
Camden County Courthouse
Camden, North Carolina

MINUTES

The regular meeting of the Camden County Board of Commissioner was held Monday, December 5, 2005 in the Camden County Courthouse Courtroom, Courthouse Complex, at 8:00 a.m. The following members were present:

Chairman Melvin J. Jeralds
Vice Chairman Clayton Riggs
Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jeffrey B. Jennings, Carolyn Riggs and Mike Andrews

Also attending was County Manager Randell Woodruff, Clerk to the Board Ava Murgia and Attorney Herbert Mullen.

Chairman Melvin Jeralds called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Commissioner Carolyn Riggs.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

At this time Chairman Melvin Jeralds turned the Organizational Meeting over to Ava Murgia, Clerk to the Board, to receive nominations and elections for the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman of the Board, Clerk to the Board, County Attorney, review bonds and approve the 2006 Commissioners meeting calendar.

Chairman of the Board

Ava Murgia, Clerk to the Board, stated at this time the Board would entertain nominations for the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to nominate Commissioner Carolyn Riggs as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

The Clerk asked for any further nominations for the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Andrews made a motion to nominate Commissioner Melvin Jeralds as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

There being no further nominations for Chairman, Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to close the nominations for Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The Clerk requested a vote for all in favor of Commissioner Carolyn Riggs as Chairman of the Board. The nomination for Commissioner Carolyn Riggs for Chairman of the Board failed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings voting aye; Commissioners Melvin Jeralds, Carolyn Riggs and Mike Andrews voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The Clerk requested a vote for all in favor of Commissioner Melvin Jeralds as Chairman of the Board. The nomination for Commissioner Melvin Jeralds passed with Commissioners Carolyn Riggs, Jeffrey B. Jennings, Mike Andrews and Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Vice Chairman

The Clerk stated at this time the Board would entertain nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to nominate Commissioner Clayton Riggs as Vice Chairman.

The Clerk asked for any further nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.

There being no further nominations for Vice Chairman, Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to close the nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The Clerk requested a vote for all in favor of Commissioner Clayton Riggs as Vice Chairman of the Board. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

County Attorney

The Clerk stated at this time the Board would entertain nominations for County Attorney.

Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to nominate John S. Morrison as County Attorney with the exception that any on-going litigation the county is already involved in will be handled by Attorney Herbert Mullen.

The Clerk asked for any further nominations for County Attorney.

There being no further nominations for County Attorney, Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to close the nominations for County Attorney. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The Clerk requested a vote for all in favor of John S. Morrison as County Attorney with the exception that any on-going litigation the county is already involved in will be handled by Attorney Herbert Mullen. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

At this time the Board thanked Herbert Mullen for his services, and Mr. Mullen left the meeting. The County Manager was instructed to notify Attorney John S. Morrison of his appointment as County Attorney immediately.

Clerk to the Board

The Clerk stated at this time the Board would entertain nominations for Clerk to the Board.

Commissioner Melvin Jeralds made a motion to nominate Ava Murgia as Clerk to the Board.

The Clerk asked for any further nominations for Clerk to the Board.

There being no further nominations for Clerk to the Board, Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to close the nominations for Clerk to the Board. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The Clerk requested a vote for all in favor of Ava Murgia as Clerk to the Board. The nomination for Ava Murgia as Clerk to the Board passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Melvin Jeralds, Mike Andrews, and Carolyn Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; Commissioner Clayton Riggs absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Vice Chairman Clayton Riggs arrived at 8:08 a.m.

Review Bonds

The Clerk stated the Board is required to review the bonds of the Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Finance Officer and Tax Administrator.

Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to approve the bonds of the Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Finance Officer and Tax Administrator. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Camden County Board of Commissioners 2006 Meeting Calendar

Following discussion, Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to approve the 2006 Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar with the Board of Commissioners Retreat date to be discussed and set later in the meeting. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The approved 2006 Camden County Board of Commissioners Meeting Calendar with amended Retreat date is as follows:

CALENDAR
Camden County Board of Commissioners
2006

DAY - DATE
TYPE OF MEETING
TIME
DAY - DATE
TYPE OF MEETING
TIME
Tues. Jan. 3, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon. July 3, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Tues. Jan. 17, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon, July 17, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. Feb. 6, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon, August 7, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Fri. Feb. 10, 2006 RETREAT To be
announced
 
Mon. Feb. 20, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. No meeting on the Third Monday in August due to
NCACC Conference.
Mon. Mar. 6, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Tues. Sept. 5, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. Mar. 20, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Sept. 18, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. April 3, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon. Oct. 2, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. April 17, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon. Oct. 16, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. May 1, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon, Nov. 6, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. May 15, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon. Nov. 20, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. June 5, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. Mon. Dec. 4, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m.
Mon. June 19, 2006 Board of Commissioners 7:00 p.m. No meeting on the Third Monday in December.
HOLIDAYS
Monday, January 2, 2006 New Years Day (Office closed)
Monday, January 16, 2006 Martin Luther King (Office closed)
Friday, April 14, 2006 Good Friday (Office closed)
Monday, May 29, 2006 Memorial Day (Office closed)
Tuesday, July 4, 2006 Independence Day (Office closed)
Monday, September 4, 2006 Labor Day (Office closed)
Friday, November 10, 2006 Veterans Day (Office closed)
Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, 2006 Thanksgiving (Office closed)
Monday & Tuesday, December 25 & 26, 2006 Christmas Holidays (Office Closed)

MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE COURTROOM, UNLESS OTHERWISE ADVERTISED.

Adjournment of Organizational Meeting

Hearing no further business for the Organizational meeting, the Clerk adjourned the organizational meeting to the regular Board of Commissioners meeting.

At this time Chairman Melvin Jeralds remained as Chairman and presided over the regular meeting.

Public Comments

Chairman Melvin Jeralds called for any comments from the public.

Hearing no comments, Chairman Melvin Jeralds proceeded with the meeting.

Consideration of Agenda

Planning Director Dan Porter requested that Item IX. New Business, H. Authorization to Apply for Grant Application be added to the agenda.

Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Set Public Hearing – Special Use Permit Application – UDO 2005-10-20 – Home Occupation – Mark Ricciardella

Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to set UDO 2005-10-20 for public hearing on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Set Public Hearing – Ordinance No. 2005-12-01 – Rezoning Application – UDO 2005-11-12 – Grant Banks

Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to introduce Ordinance No. 2005-12-01 and set UDO 2005-11-12 for public hearing on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda allows. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Tax Releases, Pick Ups and Refunds

Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to approve the Tax Releases, Pick Ups and Refunds as submitted by the Tax Administrator. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Jeffrey Montgomery
112.15
  Release Turned in Plates
James Honzalik
154.55
  Release Military Exempt
James Honzalik
226.42
  Release Military Exempt
James Honzalik
249.83
  Release Military Exempt
James Honzalik
120.13
  Release Military Exempt
Bruce Skrletts, Jr.
114.17
  Release Military Exempt
Bruce Skrletts, Jr.
152.29
  Release Military Exempt
James Wilkins
113.08
  Release Turned in Plates
Donald Wilson
232.94
  Release Military Exempt
County of Camden
167.87
  Release County Owned
Abner Hunter, Jr.
215.05
  Pick Up Listed in Currituck
Holly Luther
152.32
  Pick Up Roll Back Tax
Vivian Spence
2,800.00
  Pick Up Code Enforcement
Patricia Broom
255.73
  Release Incorrect Value
 
99.32
  Pick Up  
 
153.35
  Adjustment   
Delores Bardin Revocab
349.27
  Release Incorrect Value
 
649.18
  Pick Up  
 
287.68
  Adjustment   
David Bundy
165.87
  Release Incorrect Value
 
40.66
  Pick Up  
 
125.21
  Adjustment   

Tax Refund Request – Benjamin Lee Davis

Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to approve the tax refund request for Benjamin Lee Davis in the amount of $402.50 as submitted by the Tax Administrator. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Authorization to Collect Vehicle Renewals (August 2005)

Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to approve the Authorization to Collect Vehicle Renewals as submitted by the Tax Administrator. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

COUNTY OF CAMDEN

TO:       The Tax Administrator of Camden County (August Renewals) Due 12/1/05

You are hereby authorized, empowered, and commanded to collect the taxes set forth in the tax records filed in the office of the Tax Administrator and in the tax receipts herewith delivered to you, in the amounts and from the taxpayers likewise therein set forth. Such taxes are hereby declared to be a first lien upon personal property of the respective taxpayers in the County of Camden, and this order shall be a full and sufficient authority to direct, require, and enable you to levy on and sell personal property of such taxpayers for and on account thereof, in accordance with the law.

SOUTH MILLS
COURTHOUSE
SHILOH
TOTAL
22,452.75
29,590.74
14,537.79
66,581.28

Witness my hand and official seal this 5th day of December 2005.

________________________________________________
Chairman, Camden County Board of Commissioners

Attest:
___________________________________________
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of Camden County

This is to certify that I have received the tax receipts and duplicates for collection in the amounts as listed herein.

____________________________________
Tax Administrator of Camden County

Sheriff’s Office – Request for Letter of Support

Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to send a letter of support to Mediacom for the North River Campground to receive cable television access. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Camden County Board of Education – Budget Amendments

In order to obtain further information regarding the budget amendments submitted by the Board of Education, the matter was delayed until clarification was received at the Joint Meeting with the Board of Education.

Authorization to Apply for Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Fit Together Grant Application

Planning Director Dan Porter stated the Blue Cross Blue Shield foundation is sponsoring a “Fit Together” grant program to improve healthy living in rural North Carolina. The proposed concept is to promote healthy living activities and use the Community Park Project as a key element for community active living. The program officers $40,000.00 per year for a three (3) year period for five (5) successful partnership applicants that develop comprehensive programs addressing healthy living through preparation, promotions, programs, policies, and physical projects. The grant has a 0% match the first year, 25% year two, and 50% year three. In kind services can be used for the matching requirements. The partnership includes Camden County as primary applicant, the Camden School system, Albemarle Regional Hospital, and the Northeast Community Development Corporation.

Commissioner Mike Andrews made a motion to authorize application for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Fit Together Grant. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; Commissioner Carolyn Riggs voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

County Manager’s Report

Unified Government – County Manager discussed the proposed ad to be placed in the Virginian Pilot and Daily Advance regarding the community meetings to be held in Shiloh Township on Thursday, January 5, 2006, South Mills on Monday, January 9, 2006 and Courthouse Township on Thursday, January 19, 2006.

Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion that the referendum on unified government be held at the next primary election. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Board of Commissioners Retreat – Commissioner Clayton Riggs made a motion to set the Retreat date to Friday, February 10, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Bridge Replacement – Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to adopt a resolution to NCDOT requesting replacement of the bridge near the Middle School on Scotland Road. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Approved Resolution No. 2005-12-01 reads as follows:

Resolution No. 2005-12-01

RESOLUTION OF THE CAMDEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BRIDGE
LOCATED ON SCOTLAND ROAD, COURTHOUSE TOWNSHIP,
IN CAMDEN COUNTY

WHEREAS, Camden County is experiencing an abundance of residential growth in the county to the point of being the eighth fastest growing county in the nation; and

WHEREAS, with this growth school enrollment has increased resulting in additional traffic to the Camden Middle School located on Scotland Road in Camden County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Camden County Board of Commissioners requests that the North Carolina Department of Transportation replace the bridge located at 36.36 latitude and 76.17 longitude on Scotland Road and respectfully requests that this bridge be added to the list of bridge replacements for Camden County.

ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2005.

________________________________
Melvin J. Jeralds, Chairman
Camden County Board of Commissioners

(SEAL)

ATTEST:

_____________________________
Ava Murgia
Clerk to the Board

Voting Machines – Waiting to hear from State Board of Elections regarding the type of elections machines to be certified for use.

Welcome to Camden County Signs – New signs have been installed at US 17 near the Visitors Center, US 34 and US158 at the Currituck/Camden border.

M.B. Kahn – M.B. Kahn offered to review the sewer facility plans free of charge.

School Project – Commissioner Carolyn Riggs made a motion to form a committee to oversee the construction of the schools consisting of the Chairman of the Commissioners, Chairman of the Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools and the County Manager. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Closed Session

No closed session was held.

Recess

Chairman Melvin Jeralds recessed the regular meeting at 9:25 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Joint Meeting and lunch with the Board of Education at the Camden Middle School.

Joint Meeting with Board of Education
December 5, 2005
11:00 a.m.
Camden Middle School

The Joint Meeting with the Camden County Board of Education was called to order by Chairman Jearlds and Chairman Wayne White at 11:00 a.m. in the Camden Middle School Auditorium.

Commissioners attending were: Chairman Melvin Jeralds, Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jeffrey B. Jennings, Carolyn Riggs, Clayton Riggs and Mike Andrews.

Board of Education members attending were: G. Wayne White, Chair, Chris M. Wilson, Vice-Chair, and members S. Clarence. Jennings, Brenda Sawyer, and Terri Faison.

Also attending were County Manager Randell Woodruff, Dr. John Dunn, Clerk Judy Blount, Clerk to the Board Ava Murgia, Ron Melchiorre, and John Leidy.

Bill and Melinda Gates CamTech Grant

A presentation was made by Ina Lane regarding the CamTech High School program. The CamTech High School will produce graduates who are prepared for post-secondary education, employment and citizenship. It will provide an innovative and alternative option for the students of Camden County, which will be achieved through rigorous, relevant project-based learning in a technology-rich environment and through business, civic and educational partnerships. Camden Education Foundation, local colleges, community and business leaders and Camden Board of Education have committed to this project. The target date for CamTech to open is Fall 2006.

Long Range Plan & Temporary Classrooms

Dr. Dunn stated that every five (5) years the Board of Education is required by General Statute to submit a long range plan to the State Board of Education.

Dr. Dunn reviewed the reasons for the need of additional classrooms.

Budget Amendments

Following discussion and clarification from Dr. Dunn regarding the budget amendments submitted for approval, Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to approve the Board of Education budget amendments as submitted. The motion passed with Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Mike Andrews, Carolyn Riggs, and Chairman Melvin Jeralds voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

Recess

Chairman Melvin Jeralds recessed the Joint Meeting with the Board of Education at 1:40 p.m. to return to the courthouse for the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

Reconvened Meeting of the Camden County Board of Commissioners

Chairman Melvin Jeralds called the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners back into session.

Temporary Classrooms

Discussion was held in regard to temporary classrooms and the Board directed the County Manager to investigate funds available to procure temporary classrooms.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Commissioners at this time, Commissioner Jeffrey B. Jennings made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed with Chairman Melvin Jeralds, Commissioners Jeffrey B. Jennings, Clayton Riggs, Carolyn Riggs, and Mike Andrews voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.

The regular meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m.


_________________________________________
Melvin J. Jeralds, Chairman
Camden County Board of Commissioners

ATTEST:

__________________________________
Ava Murgia
Clerk to the Board