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11.Consent Agenda Attachment #11All items below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. Noseparate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board ofCommissioners.

A. Minutes of the June 11, June 13 and June 17, 2013 meetingsB.Budget Amendments -- #1, #2 and #3C.Tax ReleasesD.Monthly ad valorem tax collection report

12.AppointmentsA. Planning Board (one seat)B.Cemetery Board (five seats)C.Southwestern Community College Board of Trustees (one seat)

13.Closed session (if necessary)14.Adjourn/Recess

NOTE: The joint meeting with the Town of Franklin and Town ofHighlands has been tentatively scheduled for July 30, 2013 at 6 p.m.Details to follow.


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MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

MEETING DATE: July 9, 2013

DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Governing Board

SUBJECT MATTER: Public hearing on proposed amendments to the

subdivision ordinance

DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:

Please see the attached notice regarding the public hearing for more details.

The County Attorney is preparing a revised ordinance for the boards

consideration based on the amendments presented to the board at its meeting

on May 20th

and discussed at the regular meeting on June 11th.

COUNTY MANAGERS COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATION:

Attachments ___X__ Yes ___ No

Agenda Item 5A


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Please take notice that the Macon County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public

hearing on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 6:00 oclock, p.m., in the Commissioners Board Room

located on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse, located at 5 West Main Street,

Franklin, NC 28734, concerning proposed Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance of theCounty of Macon, North Carolina. Public comment upon the same shall be received at this

public hearing. The public is invited to attend this public hearing.

This the 28th

day of June, 2013.

Macon County Board of

County Commissioners


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AGENDA ITEM



SUBJECT MATTER: Public hearing on application for a proposed

telecommunication tower


Please see the attached notice for more details. The application is for a 170-

foot monopole tower owned by Pegasus Tower and would be located in the

Rainbow Springs area at 12692 Murphy Road. County Planner Matt Mason

will be at the meeting to provide additional information.


Attachments __X___ Yes ___ No

Agenda Item 5B


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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

ON APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER

The Macon County Board of County Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on

Tuesday, July 9, 2013, at 6:10 p.m. in the Commissioners Board room on the 3rd Floor of the

Macon County Courthouse located at 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to review and discuss an application for a new

proposed telecommunication tower in the Rainbow Springs area of Macon County.

The telecommunication tower will be a 170' monopole owned by Pegasus Tower and will

be located at 12692 Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

For further information, please contact the Macon County Planning Permitting &

Development Dept. at 828.349.2571.


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AGENDA ITEM


DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: N/A

SUBJECT MATTER: Highlands Middle School Courtyard


Per Commissioner Tate, Stephanie Smathers and Rebecca Schilling will give

a PowerPoint presentation on the Highlands Middle School Courtyard.

According to Commissioner Tate, They have done a remarkable job in

raising funds to complete a project that is definitely noteworthy.


Attachments _____ Yes __X No

Agenda Item 8A


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AGENDA ITEM


DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Macon County Board of Education

SUBJECT MATTER: Request regarding current expense


Please see the attached letter from Interim Superintendent Jim Duncan and

Board of Education Chairman Jim Breedlove. This item is a follow-up from

a discussion that occurred during the commissions June 17th

meeting.


If approved by the Board of Commissioners, it is recommended that the

funds be maintained in the supplemental line item with subsequent budget

amendments approved on an as-needed basis when transferring to the

current expense line item category.


Agenda Item 9A


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AGENDA ITEM


DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: Solid Waste

SUBJECT MATTER: Approval of contract with Bunnell-Lammons

Engineering for geological and hydrogeological investigative work on future

landfill Cell III.


Per Solid Waste Director Chris Stahl, Macon County issued a Request for

Qualifications for the above referenced engineering services earlier this year.

Four companies responded with qualifying submittals. These submittals

were evaluated by Jack Horton, Chris Stahl and Lindsay McConnell. After

review, it was determined that BLE would be the preferred company to

perform this work based largely on their proximity to Macon County and

their experience with the Macon County MSW Landfill (they performed thesame service for Cell II in the 1990s). Chris Stahl met with Andy

Alexander of BLE to review a contract and cost estimate (attached). I find

the proposal to be in line with the NCDENR requirements and the cost

estimate in line with the fee structure submitted in the RFQ. Therefore, I am

requesting that the Board of Commissioners vote to award the attached

contract for services to BLE so that we can begin this phase of Cell III

development. I will be available at the meeting to answer questions.


Attachments X Yes No

Agenda Item 10A


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AGENDA ITEM


DEPARTMENT/AGENCY: County Attorney

SUBJECT MATTER: Richard Melvins request for clients revenue

stamp reimbursement


Please see the attached letter and other documentation from Richard Melvin,

and the County Attorney can provide additional details at the meeting.



Agenda Item 10B


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AGENDA ITEM



SUBJECT MATTER: Designation of voting delegate to NCACC

Annual Conference


The board will need to select a voting delegate for the upcoming North

Carolina Association of County Commissioners annual conference. The

designation form is attached for your information.


All members are scheduled to attend except Commissioner Higdon.

Customarily, the chair serves as the voting delegate.


Agenda Item 10C


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Designation of Voting Delegateto NCACC Annual Conference

I, ______________________________________, hereby certify that I am the duly designated voting

delegate for ______________________________ County at the 106th

Annual Conference of the North

Carolina Association of County Commissioners to be held in Guilford County, N.C., on August 22-25,

2013.

Signed: ______________________________________

Title:_______________________________________

Article VI, Section 2 of our Constitution provides:

On all questions, including the election of officers, each county represented shall be entitled to one

vote, which shall be the majority expression of the delegates of that county. The vote of any county ingood standing may be cast by any one of its county commissioners who is present at the time the vote

is taken; provided, if no commissioner be present, such vote may be cast by another county official,

elected or appointed, who holds elective office or an appointed position in the county whose vote is

being cast and who is formally designated by the board of county commissioners. These provisionsshall likewise govern district meetings of the Association. A county in good standing is defined as one

which has paid the current year's dues.

Please return this form to Sheila Sammons by: Friday, August 9, 2013:

NCACC

215 N. Dawson St.Raleigh, NC 27603

Fax: (919) 733-1065

[email protected]


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AGENDA ITEM



SUBJECT MATTER: Consent Agenda


A. Minutes Consideration of the minutes from the June 11th, June 13th and June

17th meetings, per attachment 11A.

B. Finance Consideration of Budget Amendments #1, #2 and #3, per attachment11B.

C. Tax releases Consideration of tax releases in the amount of $416.90, perAttachment 11C. The supporting documentation is on file in the Deputy Clerksoffice.

D. Monthly Tax Collection Report For the boards information, the monthly advalorem tax collection report is attached as attachment 11D. It does not require

board action.



Agenda Item 11(A)-11(D)


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MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSJUNE 11, 2013

MINUTES

Chairman Corbin called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. All BoardMembers, the County Manager, Deputy Clerk, Finance Director, County

Attorney, members of the news media and interested citizens werepresent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Individual board members thanked those in theaudience for attending, and expressed condolences regarding the deathsof Bill Evans, the mother of Nat Henry and the stepmother of countyParks and Recreation Director Seth Adams.

MOMENT OF SILENCE: Chairman Corbin asked those in attendance toobserve a moment of silence.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: Led by Commissioner Haven, the pledge to theflag was recited.

PUBLIC HEARING ON THE RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014 COUNTY BUDGET: Chairman Corbin convened the public hearingat 6:07 p.m. The following individuals spoke: Kenneth McCaskill spokeon behalf of the increase in the fire tax for the Burningtown-IotlaVolunteer Fire Department, stating that the issues involved are publicsafety, quicker response time and the possibility of reducing thedepartments rating so that homeowners would see a reduction in theirinsurance rates. Michael Gaines voiced support for the tax increase for

the Otto Volunteer Fire Department and the sheriffs request for twoadditional school resource officers. Chris Baldwin thanked the board forthe proposed increase in spending for the school system, and asincoming superintendent, pledged to be a good steward of the countystax dollars. James Bryan, the principal at Nantahala School, asked theboard for consideration of a full-time school resource officer there.


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Karen Wallace thanked the board for considering an increase in fundingfor public libraries, a portion of which would provide for increases inemployee salaries. Melissa Evans, a member of the Macon CountyBoard of Education, spoke in support of Mr. Bryans request for a full-time school resource officer for Nantahala School, citing the unique

situation of the community. With no one else signed up to speak, andupon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by CommissionerHaven, the board voted unanimously to close the public hearing at 6:20p.m. Chairman Corbin advised the board members, media and public oftwo upcoming meetings, one on June 13th to discuss the budget and oneon June 17th to consider adoption of the budget.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No one spoke during the public comment period.

ADJUSTMENTS TO AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA: Upon a motionby Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Tate, the board

voted unanimously to approve the agenda as adjusted, as follows: To add Budget Amendments #196 through #200 to the Consent

Agenda under Item 11B, per the Finance Director. To add a discussion regarding the floodplain ordinance under Old

Business as Item 9C, per Commissioner Haven. To add consideration of the reappointment of Melvin Pete

Penland to the Southwestern Community College Board ofTrustees under Appointments as Item 12C, per Chairman Corbin.

To delay consideration of the appointment to the Planning Board(Item 12A under Appointments) until the July regular meeting, perChairman Corbin.

To change the starting time of the recessed meeting scheduled forThursday, June 13th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., per Chairman Corbin.

BAN ON SYNTHETIC DRUG PRODUCTS: Commissioner Bealeintroduced Cassidy Ledford, who, along with others, made a briefpresentation on efforts to secure a ban on synthetic drug products suchas synthetic marijuana. Sheriff Robert Holland explained that legislationhas been passed by both the state House and Senate and would soonbe signed by the governor making such products that are now legalstuff unlawful. The sheriff described the synthetic marijuana asextremely dangerous and praised Miss Ledford and the other students,noting that they took a lot of heat for taking this stance. ChairmanCorbin and Commissioner Beale presented Miss Ledford with a copy ofthe ratified bill (House Bill 813 An Act to Make the Manufacture,Possession, Sale, Use and Delivery of All Synthetic CannabinoidsUnlawful) and a small gift from the board of commissioners expressingthe countys appreciation for her efforts on this issue.


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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE:County Planner Matt Mason asked the board members if they had anyquestions or concerns with the proposed amendments, which werepresented to the commissioners on May 20th. Chairman Corbin

responded that he personally was very pleased with the proposedchanges. Commissioner Tate, the liaison to the planning board, saidthat he was in support of the amendments and that the planning boardhad done a great job. Commissioner Tate recommended scheduling apublic hearing on the amendments for the July 9th regular meeting, andthe board agreed by consensus to proceed. The County Attorney saidthat he would prepare the proper legal notice as well as a revisedordinance for the boards consideration. No formal action was taken.

DISCUSSION REGARDING FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE: CommissionerHaven told the board, in regard to the placement of fill dirt within a

floodplain area, that the countys standards should not be higher thanthe states. Mr. Mason responded by stating that the planning board wasawaiting the final outcome of state Senate Bill 612 (SB612), which wouldnot allow local land use ordinances to be more restrictive than the statesregulations. Commissioner Tate suggested instructing the planningboard to put any work on the countys floodplain ordinance on hold untilthe proposed legislation is settled. Commissioner Haven consideredmaking a motion to change the countys ordinance, but Chairman Corbinsaid that the commissioners do not have a recommendation from theplanning board, and that any action would be premature in light of thelegislatures pending action. Following further discussion, no action was

taken.

CONSIDERATION OF EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTYACQUISITON IN HIGHLANDS: The County Attorney presented aresolution for the boards consideration authorizing the exchange of a1.74-acre tract of land owned by Macon County (valued at $155,000) fora 1.78-acre tract of land owned by Betty and Donald Fisher (valued at$157,000). He also presented an agreement for the purchase and sale ofreal property regarding a 1.76-acre tract of land located adjacent to theproperties involved in the exchange that Macon County would purchasefrom the Fishers for $145,000. After pointing out an adjustment in a

property line stemming from a recent survey, the County Attorneyrecommended that the board approve both documents. He explainedthat the exchange and the purchase had been prepared for asimultaneous closing, and that the board cant do one without theother. He also noted that the county would need to perform its duediligence on both parcels. Commissioner Tate, who explained that he


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had worked on this project for several months, made a motion to approvethe resolution and the agreement for the purchase and sale, with the$145,000 to come from the countys undesignated fund balance. TheCounty Attorney pointed out that the motion would need to includeauthorization for Chairman Corbin and the County Manager to sign the

documents and to fill in blanks as needed. Commissioner Bealeseconded the motion, stating that the county has worked on this projectfor years and that the additional property would enhance Zachary Park.The motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Beale, Corbin and Tate infavor and with Commissioners Haven and Higdon opposing. TheResolution Authorizing Exchange of Real Property (Attachment 1) andthe agreement for purchase and sale of real property (Attachment 2) areattached and hereby made a part of these minutes.

TRANSFER OF AMBULANCE TO SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITYCOLLEGE: The County Manager suggested that the board delay action

on this item, noting that the 1983 model ambulance originally belongedto the Highlands Fire & Rescue squad and that the county should checkto ensure that it can properly transfer the vehicle to another entity. Theboard members agreed to table the matter until the County Attorneycould resolve this issue.

GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR URGENT REPAIR GRANT: TheFinance Director provided the board with details regarding a $75,000grant for the Urgent Repair Program administered through the NCHousing Finance Agency. The County Manager said the grant wouldhelp fund materials for the World Changers group that will be coming to

Macon County to assist in repairing houses. Upon a motion byCommissioner Haven, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board votedunanimously to approve the Grant Project Ordinance as presented, acopy of which is attached (Attachment 3) and is hereby made a part ofthese minutes.

CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR HIGHLANDS SCHOOL: TheFinance Director explained that the board needed to formally adopt acapital project ordinance authorizing the renovations to HighlandsSchool using an allocation of Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB)funded by an installment contract with BB&T. The County Manager

noted that the $1,588,340 total includes funds for the required asbestosremoval and the creation of a 5 percent contingency line item. Upon amotion by Commissioner Tate, seconded by Commissioner Beale, theboard voted unanimously to approve the Capital Project Ordinance aspresented, a copy of which is attached (Attachment 4) and is herebymade a part of these minutes.


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CONSENT AGENDA: Upon a motion by Commissioner Tate, secondedby Commissioner Higdon, the following items on the consent agendawere unanimously approved: Minutes Approved the minutes from theMay 14th, May 20th, May 28th, May 30th and June 4th meetings. Budget

amendments Approved the following budget amendments: #196 forSocial Services to appropriate $28 in additional funding from the DukeEnergy Assistance program; #197 for Social Services to transfer funds tocover meal expenses at the Senior Center; #198 for the FinanceDepartment to appropriate a $5,000 grant received from the StateEmployees Credit Union (SECU) for a summer internship in the FinanceDepartment; #199 for the Housing Department to appropriate $75,000received for the Urgent Repair Program; #200 to appropriate $1,500,000in debt proceeds for the Highlands QZAB project and to transfer fundsfrom other school capital projects to allow for a 5 percent contingency onconstruction. The Finance Director also recognized Katie Stanley, the

intern who will be serving in the Finance Department this summer.(Revisions with corresponding numbers attached.) Tax releases Approved tax releases in the amount of $3,716.59. (A computer printoutof releases is on file in the Tax Department and the County Managersoffice.) Changes to Macon County Public Health Fee Schedule Approved three items, including one new fee and changes to two otherexisting fees, per the attached documentation. Monthly ad valorem taxcollection report No action necessary.

APPOINTMENTS: Planning Board Chairman Corbin requested thatthis item be tabled until the July regular meeting. Airport Authority

Upon a motion by Commissioner Tate, seconded by Commissioner Beale,the board voted unanimously to reappoint Miles Gregory and PeteHaithcock to six-year terms on the authority, with the terms to expireJune 11, 2019. SCC Board of Trustees Upon a motion byCommissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Haven, the boardvoted unanimously to recommend to the Jackson County Board ofCommissioners the reappointment of Melvin Pete Penland to theSouthwestern Community College (SCC) Board of Trustees for a four-yearterm, with the term to expire June 30, 2017.

RECESS: Upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by

Commissioner Haven, the board voted unanimously at 7:18 p.m. torecess the meeting until Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 7 p.m. in thecommission boardroom on the third floor of the Macon CountyCourthouse located at 5 West Main Street in Franklin, NC. ChairmanCorbin told the board members to be prepared to discuss changes to thebudget.


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_____________________________ ______________________________

Jack Horton, County Manager Kevin CorbinClerk to the Board Board Chairman


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CONTINUED SESSION

JUNE 13, 2013

MINUTES

Chairman Corbin reconvened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. in the

commission boardroom as recessed from the June 11, 2013 regularmeeting. All board members, the County Manager, Deputy Clerk andFinance Director were present. Also present were members of the newsmedia and interested citizens.

Chairman Corbin explained that the purpose of this meeting was todiscuss the budget. Prior to that discussion, the Finance Director askedthat the board approve Budget Amendment #205, which involves theappropriation of $7,200 received from Duke Energys Nantahala Area Soiland Water Conservation Grant Program for the Conservation Field Dayfor Macon County 7th graders for the years 2014-2021. Upon a motion

by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Tate, the boardvoted unanimously to approve the budget amendment as presented(Attachment 1), a copy of which is attached and is hereby made a part ofthese minutes.

The board members, County Manager and Finance Director thenreviewed a list of proposed changes to the County Managers initialrecommended budget (Attachment 2) and discussed those changes indetail. Among those, Chairman Corbin explained that he had asked theCounty Manager to reduce the capital expense line item for the schoolsystem by $100,000, but in turn to add $220,000 for school current

expense. Other items discussed by the board included: $18,000 inincreased funding for the Macon County Public Library, $30,000 inincreased funding for the Community Care Clinic, $145,000 for thepurchase of property in Highlands for Zachary Park, an additional$10,800 for equipment for the sheriffs special response team, $56,352for one new School Resource Officer (SRO) to cover salary and fringe


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benefits, but no new vehicle, and $30,952 to increase the salary of 16part-time Macon County Transit drivers from $9 to $10 per hour. Withincreases and reductions, the net increase in the overall budget would be$457,448, with the money to be appropriated from fund balance. Thiswas followed by a lengthy discussion regarding the need for additional

emergency medical technicians as well as telecommunicators. TheCounty Manager asked the board to leave the door open with regard tohiring these additional emergency services personnel if a source ofrevenue could be found.

The discussion then turned to available fund balance, and the FinanceDirector provided a handout that shows the fund balance available forappropriation, as a percentage of expenditures and as a percentage ofbudget for each fiscal year going back to the fiscal year ending June 30,2001. A copy of this document is attached (Attachment 3) and is herebymade a part of these minutes. Commissioner Higdon asked about

reducing the fund balance to 25 percent, at least for one year, allowingfor a reduction in the tax rate. This led to a lengthy discussion, with noaction being taken.

The board members discussed the individual tax increases requested bythe Burningtown-Iotla, Clarks Chapel, Cowee and Otto volunteer firedepartments.

Chairman Corbin declared a recess at 8:55 p.m.

Chairman Corbin called the meeting back to order at 9:06 p.m.

The board addressed the four requests for fire tax increases individually,beginning with Burningtown-Iotla. Commissioner Higdon, who lives inthe district, said that based on telephone conversations that he had withindividuals, there was no support outside the fire department membersfor the tax increase to support the paid firefighter. Following furtherdiscussion, Commissioner Beale made a motion to approve the requestedone-cent tax increase for Burningtown-Iotla, but the motion died for lackof a second. Commissioner Beale asked the chair to call for a full vote onthe matter, and upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded byCommissioner Haven, the board voted 4-1 to not fund the tax increase,

with Commissioner Beale opposing.

Following a phone call from the County Manager to Chuck Sutton withClarks Chapel, the County Manager reported that Mr. Sutton withdrewthe departments request for a tax increase, based on current revenueremaining the same.


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Following discussion, and upon a motion by Commissioner Beale,seconded by Commissioner Haven, the board voted unanimously to granta portion of the request from Cowee, raising the rate from 8.2 cents to8.4 cents (instead of 8.6 cents).

Following discussion, and upon a motion by Commissioner Tate,seconded by Commissioner Haven, the board voted unanimously to grantthe request from Otto, which would raise the rate seven-tenths of onecent from 4.2 cents to 4.9 cents.

By consensus, the board agreed to meet at 6 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. onMonday, June 17th, primarily for a final vote on the budget. The FinanceDirector explained that she would present two budget ordinances, onethat amends the current year budget and a second one for the upcomingfiscal year budget. She also noted that, based on the changes discussed

at this meeting, the new total for the budget would be $47,120,470.

At 9:35 p.m., and upon a motion by Commissioner Tate, seconded byCommissioner Haven, the board voted unanimously to recess themeeting until Monday, June 17, 2013 at 6 p.m. in the commissionboardroom on the third floor of the Macon County Courthouse located at5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC.

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MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSCONTINUED SESSION

JUNE 17, 2013MINUTES

Chairman Corbin reconvened the meeting at 6 p.m. in the commission

boardroom as recessed from the June 13, 2013 continuation meeting. Allboard members, the County Manager, Deputy Clerk, Finance Director andCounty Attorney were present. Also present were members of the news mediaand interested citizens.

Without objection from the board, and prior to consideration of approving therecommended Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget, Chairman Corbin opened thefloor to receive public comment. The following individuals spoke:

Sheriff Robert Holland thanked the board for the opportunity to speak. Hetold the board that the budget they would adopt is not perfect. He said he does

not want to see taxes raised and encouraged the board to support the budgetas prepared and presented by the County Manager and Finance Director. Hethanked the board members for their efforts and service to the county, eventhough he did not agree with them at all times.

Michael Gaines expressed his appreciation to the board for the effort on thebudget.

Kenneth McCaskill told the board that he disagreed with the decision to denythe fire tax increase requested by the Burningtown-Iotla Volunteer FireDepartment (VFD), and he presented Commissioner Higdon with a book

entitled "Smart Moves for People in Charge."

Les Slater said that he agreed with the County Manager's comments relative tothe school system budget, adding that the county should pursue specialconsideration for its K-12 schools from the General Assembly.


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Heather Snyder told the board that she had been with the Burningtown-IotlaVFD for 18 years and that she felt very strongly about adding a paid person tothe department. She said that she and others had collected 80 signatures on apetition that supported a tax increase to fund a paid firefighter.

Mike Shuler, a member of the Burningtown-Iotla VFD, said that he had talkedwith residents of the district, who told him they were willing to take a hit onthe tax increase if it would save lives.

Bill Maynard, also a member of the Burningtown-Iotla VFD, said he wasdisappointed with the boards decision, stating, I dont see how in goodconscience that you can vote the way you voted regarding the proposed taxincrease.

Jessica Maney, a member of the Burningtown-Iotla VFD, spoke in support ofhaving a paid firefighter/first responder.

Carmen Thompson spoke in support of the Burningtown community and theBurningtown-Iotla VFD firefighters.

Robert Thompson, also a member of the Burningtown-Iotla VFD, talked aboutthe importance of having someone on duty at the station. He said that everystation in Macon County should have a paid person, closing with, We needthis.

Mike Roper told the board that he had been a member of Burningtown-IotlaVFD for 22 years and said that the hike in the tax rate would save lives and

property. We need it bad, he said.

Chris Baldwin and Jim Breedlove spoke in support of the proposed budget,with Mr. Breedlove saying that the school board will be good stewards of thefunding from the county. He raised an issue regarding how much flexibility theboard of education has when it comes to using money allocated by the county,adding that he would like a formal vote by the commissioners stating that suchflexibility exists. The County Manager said the commissioners would need aformal request from the school board in order to act on that matter.

Commissioner Higdon said that being a volunteer firefighter is a tough,

thankless job, but said that government has expanded in size and scope morethan it should have, and that when he took the oath to serve as acommissioner, he would not support expansion of the size and scope ofgovernment, adding that he did not think that the taxpayers support theincrease for Burningtown-Iotla.


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Following the public comment period, Chairman Corbin explained that therewere two items of business before the board, the first being an ordinanceamending the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 budget, and upon a motion byCommissioner Tate, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board votedunanimously to adopt the ordinance as presented (Attachment 1), a copy of

which is attached and is hereby made a part of these minutes.

The board then addressed the budget ordinance for the upcoming year. TheFinance Director explained that she had added approximately $25,000 to thebudget on this date, with the County Manager explaining that the addition wasrelated to the cost of draining two ponds at the newly acquired Parker Meadowsproperty, adding it was better to include the cost in the budget now rather thanamending it later.

The discussion then turned to the fire department tax rate for Burningtown-Iotla, resulting in a lengthy debate among the board members. Upon a motion

by Commissioner Haven, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the board voted 4-1 to fund the additional one-cent increase on the tax rate for the Burningtown-Iotla district, with Commissioner Higdon opposing.

Commissioner Tate made a motion to approve the budget ordinance for FiscalYear 2013-2014 as presented, and the motion was seconded by CommissionerBeale. Chairman Corbin offered each board member the opportunity to speakprior to the vote. Commissioner Haven commented that the new budget wasnot up to par with previous years. Commissioner Tate said he was obviouslyin favor of the budget and told the board to be ready next year to addressstaffing issues with emergency services. Commissioner Beale said this was a

good workable budget. Chairman Corbin commented that being conservativeis when you balance the budget with no tax increase. Commissioner Higdonsaid the board added $500,000 to the budget last week with the snap of afinger and there were items that he could not vote for. The motion passed 3-2,with Commissioners Beale, Corbin and Tate in favor, and with CommissionersHigdon and Haven opposing. A copy of the ordinance is attached (Attachment2) and is hereby made a part of these minutes.

With no other business, and upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon,seconded by Commissioner Haven, the board voted unanimously to adjourn at7:03 p.m.

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** CARPENTER, MICHAEL & GAIL 97.50- 37.50- 0.00 60.00- 0.00 0.00 R APPRA

Tax Code TotalsF01*09- FR FIRE 3.83- 3.83- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00F01*10- FR FIRE 3.59- 3.59- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

F01*11- FR FIRE 3.34- 3.34- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00F01*12- FR FIRE 3.11- 3.11- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00G01*09- GEN TAX 33.67- 33.67- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00G01*10- GEN TAX 33.37- 33.37- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00G01*11- GEN TAX 31.02- 31.02- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00G01*12- GEN TAX 28.97- 28.97- 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00L01*09- LANDFILL 60.00- 0.00 0.00 60.00- 0.00 0.00L01*10- RES FEE 72.00- 0.00 0.00 72.00- 0.00 0.00L01*11- RES FEE 72.00- 0.00 0.00 72.00- 0.00 0.00L01*12- RES FEE 72.00- 0.00 0.00 72.00- 0.00 0.00


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Total for Group 416.90- 140.90- 0.00 276.00- 0.00 0.00REL*13*06

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AGENDA ITEM



SUBJECT MATTER: Appointments


(A)Planning Board: This item was tabled at the June 11, 2013 meeting. The termof Karl Gillespie, the current board chairman, expired April 23, 2013. Mr.Gillespie was appointed to fill an unexpired term and then reappointed to a fullterm in April of 2010. The county has recently received an application for this

board from Joe Deal, a copy of which is attached. Those who have applications

on file include Loretta Newton, David Culpepper, Michael Grubermann, DanielR. McGaha and John A. Shearl.

(B)Cemetery Board: There are five seats open on this newly created board. Thecounty has received letters expressing interest in serving from Barbara McCrae

and Les Slater, as well as an application from Andrew Baldwin, and a copy of the

application is attached.

(C)SCC Board of Trustees: Melvin Pete Penland has informed the county thathe cannot accept reappointment to the colleges board of trustees. Therefore, the

board will need to make a new recommendation to the Jackson County Board of

Commissioners regarding this position.


Attachments __X__ Yes __ No

Agenda Item 12(A)-12(C)


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