January 18, 2022 Rockingham County Commissioners Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the January 18, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER

2. INVOCATION BY MINISTER WAYNE ROBERTSON, GREENWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, REIDSVILLE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 18,2022 AGENDA

5. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)

A) Jennifer Woods, Clerk to the Board

Approval of Minutes-December 6, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services

1. Approval- Appropriate NC Rural Authority Building Reuse Grant of $100,000 for the Gregory Pallet & Lumber, LLC project in Stoneville, NC.

2. Approval- Appropriate $1,500 grant awarded to the Animal Shelter from the Reidsville Area Foundation. Funds will be used to install cat portals on the kennels.

3. Selection of firm for audit services on the FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with the intent to retain the same firm for at least two additional years contingent upon satisfactory performance.

C) Mark McClintock, Tax Administrator

1. Approval- Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for December 2021, including refunds thru December 31,2021

2. Consider Order Directing the Tax Collector to advertise unpaid 2021-2022 Property Taxes as directed by N.C.G.S. 105-369.

D) Rhonda Hooker, Interim Library Director Approval- Appointment to the Rockingham County Library Board of Trustees; term to expire June 30, 2023: Michael Roche

E) Captain Jennifer Brown, Sheriffs Office

Approval- To increase revenue in Sheriffs Donations budget line $30,000 reference donation received from First Responders of the Triad, Inc. Golf Tournament held October 18,2021 and increase expenditures in Sheriff Uniforms $30,000 for future equipment purchases.

F) John Morris, County Attorney

Approval- Resolution for a request for Abandonment of Dalton Lake Road (SR 1127) off Ellisboro Road (SR 1110), Huntsville Township

G) Felissa Ferrell, Director of Health & Human Services

1. Community Child Protection Team Annual Report

2. Approval of the funding authorized from the NC Division of Social Services for Piedmont Natural Gas-Share the Warmth fund, authorized December 30,2021 and received on January 5, 2022. The original budget estimate was for $980. However, the total funding authorization is in the amount of $11 ,325.63. This represents an increase of $10,345.63 in 100% State funds.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

a. Case 2021-25 - Zoning Amendment: Rezoning from Residential Protected (RP) to Residential Agricultural (RA) - Angela & Grandy Tuck- 2454 NC Highway 65, Wentworth Township - Hiram Marziano, Director of Community Development

b. Consider Partial Abandonment (0.30 miles) of SR 1348 (Victory Hill Church Road), Madison Township - John Morris, County Attorney

8. MATTHEW TlTCHINER, MARC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & JEFF BULLINS, BOARD PRESIDENT

Consider Approval- Matching the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County's awarded Nation;!1 Endowment for the Humanities Building Capacity Challenge matching grant of $162,500 for old 1907 courthouse HVAC project at a 1:3 ratio, funding $487,500

9, ALEXIS FRANKS, TELAMON CORPORATION

PRESENTATION - Project PRIDE CSBG allocation of $268,812 for Rockingham Community Action Agencies and program operating costs

10. DEREK SOUTHERN, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

January 11, 2022 Reidsville City Council Meeting

(Reidsville, NC) - Audio of the January 11, 2022 meeting of the Reidsville City Council. The meeting was held in person at Reidsville City Hall with staff and members of the council participating via Zoom video conferencing.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order.

2. Invocation by Reverend Clarence Johnson, President of the Reidsville & Vicinity Ministerial Alliance.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Proclamations & Recognitions:

(A) Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 17, 2022.

(B) Recognition of Retired Deputy City Clerk Cindy Farris.

(C) Recognition of Community Development Manager Donna Setliff, who retired December 1, 2021 with 41 years of service to the City.

5. Approval of Consent Agenda.

(A) Approval of the December 14, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.

(B) Approval of the Reaffirmation of the City of Reidsville Code of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy.

(C) Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 9 for application review services for wireless telecommunication facilities.

(D) Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Reidsville Code of Ordinances, Administration, Article II. Mayor and Council, Sec. 2-28 Regular Meetings. This amendment corrects an oversight when Council went to meeting at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month several years ago, which was not reflected in the Code of Ordinances at that time.

6. Updates:

(A) Consideration of Extension of Emergency Paid Sick Leave Program through June 30, 2022. - Leigh Anne Bassinger, Human Resources Director

7. Budgetary Items:

(A) Consideration of Funding for Pecan Road Improvements and Budget Ordinance Amendment
No. 10. - Summer Woodard, City Manager

(B) Consideration of a Capital Project Ordinance to Establish Fund 49 appropriating State Funding for a Whole-Plant Generator at the Water Treatment Plant. - Chris Phillips, Assistant City Manager of Administration/Finance Director

8. Public Comments.

9. City Manager's Report:

(A) Month of January.

10. Boards & Commission Appointments:

(A) January Appointments.

11. Council Members' Reports.

12. Announcement of Board & Commission Appointments.

13. Miscellaneous:
(A) For Information Only.

14. Adjourn.

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January 10, 2022 Rockingham County Planning Board Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the January 10, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Planning Board. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Adoption of the Agenda

IV. Approval of Minutes

V. Review of Procedures for the Planning Board

VI. Matters before the Planning Board

a. Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Request #2021-25 Tuck: a request to rezone a parcel of land from Residential Protected (RP) to Residential Agricultural (RA). Tax PIN: 7966-00-21-2604, 2454 NC Highway 65 – Wentworth Township.

b. Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Request #2021-26 Mabe: a request to rezone two parcels of land from Residential Protected (RP) to Residential Agricultural (RA). Tax PINs: 7956-00-05-1222, 7956-00-05-4141, Poppy and Smothers Roads – Wentworth Township.

c. Special Use Permit Request #2021-27 Rockingham County: a request to modify the County’s existing institutional shooting range complex to allow indoor facilities and expanded outdoor facilities. Tax PIN: 7955-01-26-8957, 152 James Kallam Dr – Wentworth Township.

VII. Other Business:

a. New Business: -Community Development Director Updates
-Consideration of the 2022 Planning Board/Board of Adjustment regular meeting calendar with amendment of the standard start time to 6:30 pm.

c. Old Business: None.

VIII. Adjourn

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January 10, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the January 10, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER

2. INVOCATION BY MINISTER LEM HARDISON, NORTH SPRAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EDEN

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. RECOGNITION

a. Corporal Frankie Martin is retiring from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office effective January 1, 2022 with over 24 years of service in law enforcement.

b. Sharon Hamlett retired from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office December 1, 2021 with 29 years of service.

5. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 3,2022 AGENDA

6. CONSENT AGENDA (Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner)

A) Jennifer Woods, Clerk to the Board

Approval of Minutes-November 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

B) Pat Galloway, Director of Financial Services

1. Approval- Appropriate available Dental Clinic reserve fund balance in the amount of $19,000 to cover a contract position to work the front desk at the Dental Clinic.

2. Approval-Increase EMS budget $319,421 for COVID 19 grant funds awarded to the County from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for use in EMS services.

3. Approval- Increase Public Health budget $230,791 for CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Program (M716) grant revenues allocated by the State. Funds will be used for vaccine clinics and awareness. No local match required.

4. Approval- Appropriate $29,534 in available restricted fund balance from Public Health Escrow-Dental for increase in personnel cost.

5. Approval - Appropriate $44,178 of available fund balance in the E-911 Special Revenue Fund to cover 911 eligible portion of the cost to upgrade 911 consoles to match the software version on the VIPER Statewide Radio Network.

6. Approval- Appropriate Golden Leaf grant awarded in the amount of $992,000 for site development of Reidsville Industrial Park Lot 11.

7. Approval- Appropriate $100,000 in available fund balance to cover increase in juvenile detention costs expected in the current fiscal year based on the invoices received the past four months.

8. Approval- Amend the TDA Fund and General Fund to reduce contribution from TDA to General Fund due to lapse salary in the TDA manager position during FY2022. A corresponding reduction in EDC salary and benefits of $30,000 is also being made.

9. Approval - Emergency Management budget $10,000 for the FY21 Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant award.

10. Approval- Amend the FY21-22 budget to agree with the final FY22 allocation of Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grants from NC Department of Transportation.

C) Mark McClintock, Tax Administrator

Approval- Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for November 2021, including refunds thru December 14, 2021

D) Rodney Stewart, RCEMS Operations Supervisor

Approval- EMS Financial Statement for November 2021

E) India Simpson, PTRC Area Agency on Aging

Approval- Appointment to the Rockingham County Planning Committee for Older Adults; terms to expire January 1, 2025: Pamela Drews

F) Felissa Ferrell, Director of Health & Human Services

1. Approval- Additional Federal Funding has been authorized for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program for FY 21-22. The original budget estimate was $472,125. The new funding authorization dated 12/3/2021 is in the amount of $582,474. This represents $110,349 in additional funds for Rockingham County.

2. Approval - Budget...

January 10, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting

(Rockingham County, NC) - Audio of the January 10, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Education. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Schools Central Office.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

1.01 Roll Call

2. Announcements

2.01 The Work Session is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. for Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Central Administrative Offices, 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC

2.02 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Administrative Offices at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC

3. Moment of Prayer

3.01 Rev. Joe Tarpley from Main Street United Methodist Church, Reidsville, NC

4. Pledge of Allegiance

4.01 Pledge of Allegiance

4.02 Approval of Agenda

5. Public Comments / Board Comments

5.01 Public Comments - At this time the board will hear public comments

5.02 Board Comments

6. Consent Agenda

6.01 Consent Approval - Personnel Consent Items: Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, SACC, Child Nutrition, Teacher Substitute Lists and Head Start Substitute List for 2021-2022

6.02 Consent Approval - Gifts, Grants and Donations - Ms. Annie Ellis

6.03 Consent Approval - Adoption of Board Policies and Policies on First Reading - Dr. Cindy Corcoran

6.04 Consent Approval - Meeting Minutes for Board Approval - Open Session Board Minutes December 13, 2021 regular board meeting as presented.

7. Action Items

7.01 Approval - Budget Amendments - Ms. Annie Ellis

7.02 Approval - 2022-2023 Traditional, Year Round and Early College School Calendars - Dr. Charles Perkins

7.03 Approval - Review Face Masks Policy Per Session Law Requirement - Dr. Stephanie Ellis / Dr. Shotwell

7.04 Approval - North Carolina School Board Association (NCSBA) Superintendent Search Initial Documents

8. Reports / Discussion Items

8.01 Head Start Program Update - Dr. Cindy Corcoran / Ms. Felicia Jumper / Ms. Annie Ellis

8.02 2022-2023 Budget Calendar - Ms. Annie Ellis

8.03 Board Chair Announcements - Ms. Kimberly McMichael, Board Chair

9. Closed Session

10. Open Session

10.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions

11. Adjournment

11.01 Motion to adjourn

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January 4, 2022 Wentworth Town Council Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the January 4, 2022 meeting of the Wentworth Town Council. The meeting was held at Wentworth Town Hall.

AGENDA

Article I. CALL TO ORDER

Article II. INVOCATION

Article III. APPROVAL OF TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

A. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

B. Approve/ Amend Agenda

Article IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. Town Council Meeting – November 4, 2021

B. Town Council Meeting – December 7, 2021

Article V. OLD BUSINESS

Article VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. Consideration of Resolution Providing an Extension of Developmental Approval for
Case# WW-2018-001 Until July 1, 2022
- George Murphy, Town Administrator

B. Consideration of Bank Proposals for Town of Wentworth Accounts
- Yvonne Russell, Town Clerk & Finance Officer

C. Discussion of a Digital Sign for Wentworth Town Hall
- Mayor Dennis Paschal, Jr.

D. Consideration of Appointments to Wentworth Boards/Committees

1. Wentworth Planning Board and Board of Adjustment

a) Kyle Ambrose, 155 Rama Ln., current Alternate Member, to fill Daryl
Crowder’s term

2. Wentworth Minimum Housing Appeals Board Reappointments

a) Howard Steed, 8660 NC 87 – 1 year term

b) Wayne Seymour, 115 Cove Rd – 2 year term
- Yvonne Russell, Town Clerk & Finance Officer

Article VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Article VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

 The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Planning Board is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

 The next regular meeting of the Wentworth Town Council is scheduled for Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:00 pm at the Wentworth Town Hall.

 The Wentworth Town Hall will be closed Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Article IX. ADJOURN

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December 22, 2021 Rockingham County Commissioners Special Called Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the December 22, 2021 Special Called Meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY CHAIRMAN BERGER

2. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF RFP AND LOCAL COMMITMENT OF FUNDING FOR BROADBAND

3. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE BOARD'S INTENT TO ABANDON (0.30 MILES) OF VICTORY HILL CHURCH ROAD, MADISON TOWNSHIP

4. ADJOURN

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December 21, 2021 Eden City Council Meeting

(Eden, NC) - Audio of the December 21, 2021 meeting of the Eden City Council. The meeting was held at Eden City Hall.

AGENDA

1. Meeting called to order by: Neville Hall, Mayor

2. Invocation: Pastor Lem Hardison, North Spray Christian Church

3. Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Todd Harden, Fire Chief

4. Proclamations & Recognitions:

a. Recognition: outgoing Council Members Darryl Carter and Angela Hampton

b. Proclamation: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

5. Oaths of Office:

a. Introduction of the Honorable Judge Ed Wilson

b. Swearing in of newly elected Mayor Neville Hall

c. Swearing in of newly elected Council Member Kenny Kirkman – Ward 3

d. Swearing in of newly elected Council Member Jerry Epps – Ward 4

e. Swearing in of newly elected Council Member Tommy Underwood – Ward 5

6. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem.

7. Mayoral Appointments:

a. ABC Board

b. ABC Board Chair

c. Rockingham County Solid Waste Committee

d. Piedmont Triad Regional Council

e. Rural Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee

8. Roll Call

9. Set Meeting Agenda

10. Public Hearings

a. Consideration and adoption of an ordinance to close an alley on the east side of Bridge Street.
Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Community Development

11. Requests and Petitions of Citizens

12. Unfinished Business

13. New Business:

a. Boards and Commissions Appointments. Kelly Stultz, Director of Planning & Community Development, Terry Vernon, Director of Parks & Recreation

14. Reports from Staff:

a. City Manager’s Report. Jon Mendenhall, City Manager

b. Report on advisory committee proceedings:

(1) Strategic Planning Commission. Staff Advisor Cindy Adams

(2) Planning Organization Boards. Staff Advisor Kelly Stultz

(3) Parks Commission. Staff Advisor Terry Vernon

15. Consent Agenda:

a. Approval and adoption of the November 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes. Deanna Hunt, City Clerk

16. Announcements

17. Adjournment

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December 21, 2021 Rockingham County Board Of Elections Meeting

(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the December 21, 2021 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Elections. The meeting was held at the Rockingham County Governmental Center in Wentworth, NC.

AGENDA

1. Welcome / Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Invocation – Pastor Dennis Clements, First Baptist Church of Draper

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Approval of Board Minutes

a. November 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes

b. December 7, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

6. Public Comments

7. MOU between the Board of Elections of Rockingham County and the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners

8. Rockingham County Board of Elections Public Records Request Policy

9. Discussion on Voting Precinct Mergers

10. Contract on the Videoing of Board Meetings

11. Director’s Update

a. 2021 Municipal Cost Analysis

b. 2022 Primary Election Update

c. 2022 Spring State Board of Elections Virtual Conference – Monday, March 14, 2021 and Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (New dates)

12. Closed Session
Attorney/Client Privilege (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3)
(Case 1:20-cv-01100 Amy Simpson v. Rockingham County Board of Elections, et al) and to prevent the disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(1)).

13. Adjournment


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December 14, 2021 Reidsville City Council Meeting

(Reidsville, NC) - Audio of the December 14, 2021 meeting of the Reidsville City Council. The meeting was held at the RCARE Center in Reidsville, NC.

AGENDA

I. Call to Order.

2. Invocation by Elder Thaddeus Steward, Associate Minister, Galilee Pentecostal Holiness Church, 224 Pennsylvania Avenue, Reidsville.

3. Pledge of Allegiance.

4. Approval of Consent Agenda.

(A) Approval of November 9, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.

(B) Approval of November 9, 2021 Closed Session Minutes. (Separate Enclosure)

(C) Approval of 2020-202 I Audit Contract Extension.

5. District A Seat:

(A) Resignation of Councilman Donald Gorham & Appointment of new District A Council Member.

6. Recognitions:

(A) Outgoing Mayor Jay Donecker.

7. Oath of Office:

(A) Administering the Oath to the newly elected Mayor and Council Members.

8. 2021-2023 Council Organization as required by G.S. 160A-68:

(A) Election of Mayor Pro Tern

(B) Appointment of Council Liaison.s:
ABC Board
Appearance Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Community Pool Association
Downtown Corporation
Historic Preservation Commission
Human Relations Commission
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
Piedmont Triad Regional Council of Governments
Planning Board
Citizens Economic Development Inc.

9. Public Comments.

10. Adjourn and move to the Gymnasium for a reception honoring newly elected Council Members.

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