| BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
JEFFREY B. JENNINGS |
 |
RANDELL
K. WOODRUFF
County Manager AVA
MURGIA |
Camden County of Commissioners
MINUTES
The regular meeting of the Camden County Board of
Commissioners was held
Chairman Jeffrey B. Jennings
Vice Chairman Samuel K. Shaw
Commissioners J.C. Rountree, Melvin Jeralds, and Clayton Riggs
Clerk to the Board Ava Murgia
County Manager Randell Woodruff was absent due to surgery.
Chairman Jennings called the meeting to order and invocation was given by Vice Chairman Samuel K. Shaw.
Public Comments
Chairman Jennings called for any comments from the public.
Bob Albury,
Hearing no further comments from the public, Chairman Jennings proceeded with the meeting.
Consideration of Minutes
- March 10,
2004 Joint Meeting with Currituck Board of Commissioners, March 15, 2004 Goal’s
Setting Meeting and March 15, 2004
Regular Meeting
Commissioner Riggs made a motion
to approve the minutes of the March 10, 2004 Joint Meeting with the Currituck
Board of Commissioners, March 15, 2004 Goal’s Setting Meeting and March 15, 2004 Regular Meeting. The motion passed with Chairman Jennings,
Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Consideration of Agenda
Chairman Jennings asked for any amendments to the agenda.
Chairman Jennings asked that the
agenda be amended as follows: add Item
VIII. M. Storage Buildings in Core Villages.
Commissioner Jeralds asked that
the agenda be amended as follows: add
for discussion Item VIII. N. Use of
Motorized Vehicles.
Commissioner Jeralds made a
motion to approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed with Chairman
Jennings, Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye; no
Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Babe Ruth Association Request
At the
Commissioner Riggs made a motion
to approve Mr. Ward’s request to develop the property south of
Surplus
Staff submitted a list of surplus
items for the auction scheduled on
The motion passed with Chairman
Jennings, Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye; no
Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Scrap Tire Recycling & Disposal Contract –
In October 2003 staff received a scrap tire recycling and disposal
contract from Central Carolina Holdings, LLC stating
Under advisement from their bank,
Bill Meiggs, Maintenance Superintendent, has had no problems with them in
the past.
At the October 20, 2003 Commissioners meeting, the Board requested the contract be sent to the attorney for review. Mr. Mullen has reviewed the contract and no changes were recommended.
Following discussion, and hearing no objection, Chairman Jennings requested that staff contact Tim McNeil of Central Carolina Holdings to appear before the Board to answer questions and discuss issues regarding the proposed scrap tire contract.
Ordinance No. 2004-04-01 – A Proposed Ordinance Amending An
Ordinance of the Camden County Board of Commissioners Defining and Prohibiting
Nuisances Within Camden County
Commissioner Riggs made a motion
to introduce Ordinance No. 2004-04-01 and set for public hearing on
Resolution No. 2004-04-01 Relating to
Addition to State Maintained Secondary Road System – Long Pine Road – Sanders
Crossing Subdivision – South Mills Township
Commissioner Rountree made a
motion to approve Resolution No. 2004-04-01 requesting NCDOT add Long Pine Road,
Sanders Crossing Subdivision, South Mills Township, to the state maintained
secondary road system and direct staff to send to NCDOT for processing. The motion passed with Chairman Jennings,
Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Approved Resolution No. 2004-04-01 reads as follows:
Resolution No.
2004-04-01
NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED
North Carolina
Road Description: Long
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WHEREAS, the attached petition has been filed with the Board
of County Commissioners of the County of Camden requesting that the above
described road, the location of which has been indicated in red on the attached
map, be added to the Secondary Road system; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion
that the above described road should be added to the Secondary Road System, if
the road meets minimum standards and criteria established by the Division of
Highways of the Department of Transportation for the addition of roads to the
System.
NOW,
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the
Board of County Commissioners of the
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Jeffrey
B. Jennings, Chairman
CERTIFICATE
The
foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the
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Ava
Murgia, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners,
S E A L
Proclamation for Fair Housing Month
Commissioner Jeralds made a motion to approve a proclamation for April 2004 as Fair Housing Month. The motion passed with Chairman Jennings, Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Maria Garcia and Carolyn Anderson
were present to answer any questions and Ms. Garcia invited the Board to a
Housing Forum on Fair Housing at the K.E. White Center.
The Proclamation
for Fair Housing Month April 2004 reads as follows:
PROCLAMATION
FOR
FAIR HOUSING MONTH
APRIL 2004
WHEREAS, April 2004 marks the 36th
anniversary of the Federal Housing Act of 1968 and the 21st
anniversary of the North
WHEREAS, the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Community
Relations Commission, Northeastern Community Development Corporation, Elizabeth
City State University Community Development Program and the Albemarle Area
Board of Realtors, county and local governments, concerned citizens and the
housing industry, are working to make fair housing opportunities possible for
all our citizens. Through their efforts, they are encouraging others to abide
by the letter and the spirit of the fair housing laws; and
WHEREAS, one of the most
important concerns of
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE
RESOLVED THAT, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim
April 2004 as “Fair Housing Month”
in Camden County, and urge our citizens to rededicate themselves to ensuring
that fair housing laws are always upheld and citizens are protected against
discrimination.
ADOPTED, this 5th day of April 2004.
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Jeffrey
B. Jennings, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Ava
Murgia
Clerk
to the Board
Sheriff’s Office – Resolution No.
2004-04-02 Local Government Resolution Form GHSP-06-A North Carolina Governor’s
Highway Safety Program Grant Traffic Safety Reflective Vests
Sheriff Perry stated a majority of Camden Sheriff Deputies are without
traffic safety reflective vests. This poses a hazard to the safety of deputies
directing traffic especially at night. These vests will make them more visible
thereby reducing possible injury or death. The Sheriff’s Office is applying for
a grant to obtain money to pay for this. This is a 75% Federal match and 25%
local match.
The Sheriff’s Office is requesting permission to apply for the grant. The
25% local match of $250.00 will come from 2004 Sheriff Calendar Proceeds.
Sheriff Perry also submitted Form GSHP-06A Local Government Resolution
for approval and signature.
Commissioner Rountree made a
motion to approve the Sheriff’s Office application for the North Carolina
Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant Traffic Safety Reflective Vests with a
25% local match of $250.00 and Resolution No. 2004-04-02. The motion passed with Chairman Jennings,
Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye; no Commissioner
voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not voting.
Resolution No. 2004-04-02 reads as follows:
Resolution No. 2004-04-02
North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety
Program
LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL RESOLUTION
Form
GHSP-06-A
(To
be completed, attached to and become part of Form GHSP-06, Highway Safety
Equipment Project Contract.)
WHEREAS,
the Camden County Sheriff’s Office (herein called the “Agency") has
completed an application contract entitled
Traffic Vest (ANSI) Compliance Purchase and that Camden County
Board of Commissioners (herein called the "Governing Body”) has
thoroughly considered the problem identified and has reviewed the project as
described in the contract;
THEREFORE,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
THIS
5th DAY OF April , 20 04 , AS
FOLLOWS:
1.
That the project referenced above is in
the best interest of the Governing Body and the general public; and
2. That Major Jon Worthington be
authorized to file, on behalf of the Governing Body, an application contract in
the form prescribed by the Governor’s Highway Safety Program for federal
funding in the amount of $750.00
to be made to the Governing Body to assist in defraying the cost of the project
described in the contract application; and
3. That the Governing Body has formally
appropriated the cash contribution of $250.00
as required by
the project contract; and
4.
That the Project Director designated in
the application contract shall furnish or make arrangement for other
appropriate persons to furnish such information, data, documents and reports as
required by the contract, if approved, or as may be required by the Governor's
Highway Safety Program; and
5. That certified copies of this resolution be
included as part of the contract referenced above; and
6. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
DONE
AND ORDERED in open meeting by .
Jeffrey
B. Jennings, Chairman
ATTESTED BY . SEAL
Ava Murgia, Clerk to the Board
DATE
Sheriff’s Office – Proclamation for
National Night Out August 3, 2004
The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a nationwide crime,
drug and violence program on
This program will be set up at the South Camden Fire Station from
Sheriff Perry is asking that the
attached proclamation be approved by the
Commissioner Riggs made a motion
to approve Proclamation for National Night Out 2004. The motion passed with
Chairman Jennings, Commissioners Shaw, Rountree, Jeralds, and Riggs voting aye;
no Commissioner voting no; no Commissioner absent; and no Commissioner not
voting.
The approved Proclamation reads as follows:
Proclamation
National Night Out
2004
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is
sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program on
August 3, 2004 entitled “National Night Out”; and
WHEREAS, the “21st Annual National Night Out” provides a unique
opportunity for Camden County to join forces with thousands of other
communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime
prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office plays a vital role in
assisting through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in Camden
County and is supporting “National Night Out 2004” locally; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Camden County be
aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and impact that their
participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in Camden County;
and