NORTH CAROLINA WAYNE COUNTY The Wayne County Board of

NORTH CAROLINA
WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Monday,
February 9, 2016 at 8:30a.m. at Lane Tree Conference Center, 2317 Salem Church Road,
Goldsboro, North Carolina, after due notice thereof had been given.
Members present: William H. Pate, Vice-Chairman; George Wayne Aycock, Jr.; John
M. Bell; Edward E. Cromartie; A. Joe Gurley, III and E. Ray Mayo.
Members absent: Joe Daughtery, Chairman.
Call to Order
Vice-Chairman William H. Pate called the meeting to order.
Invocation
Commissioner John M. Bell gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner E. Ray Mayo led the Board of Commissioners in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Approval of Agenda
Upon motion of Commissioner John M. Bell, the Board of Commissioners unanimously
approved the agenda as presented.
Review of Ground Rules
Vice-Chairman William H. Pate reviewed the method in which the Board of
Commissioners would determine its goals for calendar year 2016.
Update on the Goals for Calendar Year 2015
County Manager George A. Wood reviewed the calendar year 2015 goals, attached
hereto as Attachment A.
Recess
At 11:50 a.m., Vice-Chairman William H. Pate recessed the meeting for lunch.
At 12:50 p.m., Vice-Chairman William H. Pate reconvened the meeting.
Approval of Goals for Calendar Year 2016
Each County Commissioner was given the opportunity to add goals for 2016 to the
remaining goals for 2015. The Commissioners then voted on their top ten goals for calendar
year 2016.
The top goals for calendar year 2016 are attached hereto as Attachment B.
Closed Session
At 12:51 p.m., upon motion of Commissioner A. Joe Gurley, III, the Board of
Commissioners unanimously declared itself in closed session to consult with an attorney
employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged.
At 12:58 p.m., upon motion of Commissioner E. Ray Mayo, the Board of
Commissioners unanimously declared itself in open session.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice-Chairman William H. Pate adjourned the meeting
at 12:59 p.m.
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Wayne County Board of Commissioners
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WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT GOALS FOR CALENDAR 2015
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND SOIL & WATER DISTRICT
• finish the 35% design of the Agriculture Center, aRd hold the fundraising eveRts for
major donors.
• Seek federal and state graRts and loans for this project. URdef'>YO:)'.
• Finish the funding for the Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention Center
• Decide OR how and when to proceed '>vith fiRal desigR: desigR, bid, build, or desigR, bid.
County Manager will develop a spreadsheet vrith the pros and CORS of each method to
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• N egotiate rental amount with Farm Service Agency for Wayne Regional Agricultural and
Convention Center.
• Hire director for the Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Discuss hire
date with architect at appropriate time and recommend hire date to the full Board of
Commissioners.
• Develop policies and procedures for the Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention
Center .
• Select furnishings for the Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention Center.
• Levy the 1% coootyvride room occupancy tax.
• Create the WO:)ne County Tourism DevelopmeRt Authority, matching the City of
Goldsboro 's Travel and Tourism Council as closely as possible for easy decisioR makiRg
OR marketiRg. Need to determiRe how vre \Nill market WO:)·ne County. N eed to
determiRe terms and represernatioR. Discuss membership with City of Goldsboro.
COURTS (SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT)
• finish installing the acoustical paaels in Courtroom #1.
• DetermiRe appropriate level of security personnel for the courtrooms.
• fiRish reRovatioRs to court facilities as discussed '.vith Judge Arnold 0 . JoRes, II.
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DAY REPORTING CENTER
• Hire new director.
• N eed to increase program participants.
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
• Continue implementing State required electronic recordkeeping, aRd upgrade our e>cisting
softvt'are. Northwoods software purchased, and will be implemeRted by February 20 16.
• Determine office space needs, and work with the Facilities Committee to include it in a
Major Facilities Plan. This should include three of the six floors of the Borden Building
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currentl y leased by Eastpointe. That lease will e>cpire in June 2016. If Eastpointe leaves
Borden Building early, determine \Vhat units the Department of Social Services can move
to Borden Building. (Borden Building will not hold all Social Services employees.)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE SUPPORT
Continue support for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base by hiring state and national
lobbyists to monitor proposed legislation or administrative decisions that could impact
the missions at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Continue to voice our opposition to North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources regarding their upcoming decision on the Pantego Wind Project, and
other wind tUTbine projects that conflict '.vith military training routes, particularly as they
relate to the Dare County Bombing Range.
HIGHWAY 70 CORRIDOR COMMISSION
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WAYNE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC.
Continue to develop potential properties for industrial parks. Look at the Old Cherry
Hospital site after the nevr hospital opens.
Assist Wayne Community College in renovating the proposed Advanced Manufacturing
Center for occupancy in the fall. Budget for the additional e>cpenses to operate the
t'\ dvancing Manufacturing Center. After Facility Services staff revie'>v, the \Vayne
County Facilities Committee '.Vill reviev; phase by phase itemi:ced list of e>cact needs and
costs to get Advanced Manufacturing Center operational and submit to Board of
Commissioners for consideration
A:pprove incentives policy after recommendation from Wayne County Development
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Negotiate agreements on splitting costs of any industrial park infrastructure with City,
and have Wayne County Development Alliance reimburse for the infrastructure from
profits on land sale. Concept has been presented. Need to finali:ce nego'..iations.
Decide whether to join the Southeast NC Alliance in addition to the current Northeast
Alliance. Wayne County Development Alliance to make a recommendation to the Board
of Commissioners.
FACILITY SERVICES/MAINTENANCE
• Formally organi;;o;e fleet management as an internal service fund, and begin securing
additional equipment for servicing more of our fleet internally, rather than using private
vendors
• Provide construction day to day inspection services for the satellite jail project.
• Continue to participate on the Jail Advisory Group and the Agriculture Center Advisory
Group.
• Continue to identify and complete major maintenance projects.
• Develop a Major Facilities Plan to address office space needs in several departments,
particularly in Department of Social Services, Public Health, the E-911 Center,
Emergency Medical Services stations, and the Adult Probation Office.
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT
• Prepare the fiscal year 20 16 budget using the nev,' budget format that ga'>'e more detailed
information on the various funds, matched revenues to e>cpenditures in each fund, and
provided more information on the major issues to be addressed.
• Update detailed debt service schedules for school and county general long term debt,
including the new satellite jail.
• Complete the 2015 Comprehensive A..~.nual Financial Report with another clean audit,
and keep e>cpenditl:H'es 'Nell below budgeted amounts.
• Prepare a bond issuance package for the satellite jail, and obtain Local Government
Commission approval.
• Participate in selection of a medical insurance broker to help design our self insl:H'ed
medical insl:H'ance program, and negotiate the fees for the third party administrator and
the reinsl:H'ance policy. Selection will take place in January 2015.
• Assist Human Resol:H'ces and Information Technology in a detailed review of dependent
health insurance coverages and premium deductions.
• Assist Human Resources and Information Technology in a detailed review of the 2%
matching 401-K contributions policy and implementation.
• Refine the existing investment policy to improve our interest income, while keeping
safety of principal as the first priority.
• Have department managers examine ways to reduce costs 'Nhen feasible.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
• Work with the Facilities Committee on determining office/lab space needs, and how best
to address them in the Major Facilities Plan. (See Facilities Management above .)
• If Department of Social Services moves employees to Borden Building earlier due to
Eastpointe moving out prior to June 2016, hire an architect to determine needs of Health
Department in County Office Building.
HUMAN RESOURCES
• Assl:H'e continued compliance with the North Carolina Local Government Employees
Retirement System regulation that any employee working 1,000 or more hol:H's in a year
must be ellfolled in tfie S)'Stem.
• Assure continued compliance witfi tfie Affordable Care Act's requirement tfiat anyone
working 30 hours or more must be offered medical insurance.
• Assure continued compliance with the North Carolina Local Governmental Employee'
Retirement System regulation for anyone who has retired from the system and goes back
to ·work for Wayne County car.not ·.vork more than 1,000 hours per year, and cannot earn
pay e>weeding 50% of his/her final 12 months' compensation before retirement,
\\'hichever is oreater
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Conduct quarterly reviews of all open workers compensation cases '<'>'ith the claims
administrator
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Conduct periodic reviews ""'ith the new medical insurance broker to determine the causes
of medical claims, and possible ways to decrease them.
Offer Gate'Nay the opportunit)• to participate in our Workers Compensation Program in
order to cut their annual costs by at least $20,000.
Complete a detailed review of employees ' dependent health insurance enrollments and
billing to assure the billing is correct.
Review and update the Position C lassification and Pay Plan, and present to the BOG for
formal adoption.
Continue the new policy of weekly, instead of monthly, new hire orientations.
Review and confirm that each position classified as exempt under the Fair Labor
Standards Act is correct, and denote which exemption applies. Have th is listing approved
by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
Review and confirm the use of fluctuating overtime in the Emergency Medical Services
and E 911 departments.
Conduct more safety and other workforce training.
Develop a certification promotion policy.
Develop bonus/pay plan
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
• Continue to implement the server \'irtualization project.
• Complete work on a VOIP phone system .
• Assist Human ResoU:Fces and Finance in both the 2% 401 K and the dependent medical
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WAYNE EXECUTIVE JETPORT
• Implement full after hours use of the terminal building and automated self fueling.
• Make a decision on allowing a sky-diving school, making sure it does not conflict in any
way with the operations or missions of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Applicant has
tabled application.
• Complete the engineering plans for the drainage improvement project, and pursue any
state or federal funding to complete the work. Plans \Yill be complete in about 2 months.
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Increase marketing opportunities at Wayne Executive Jetport
Airport minimum standards
LIBRARY SYSTEM
LITERACY PROGRAM
MUSEUM
PARKS AND RECREATION CONTRIBUTION
MENTAL HEALTH
• Monitor the full implementation of the individHal and employer maRdates (Affordable
Care i\ct) aRd the possible eJtpaRsion of Medicaid by the North Carolina General
Assembly to determine insHrability for mental health services.
• The coHnty vt'ill be throHgh with the Eastpointe lease of the Borden BHilding at the end of
JHne, 2016. ConseqHently, the collflt)' can plan on freeing Hp three ofthe si>c floors for
Hse by either the Department of Social Services or Health Department in approximately
18 months. The bHilding is in eJccellent shape.
• Continue to monitor the possible merger with other MCOs (managed care organizations)
in eastern North Carolina.
• Invite Eastpointe CEO Ken Jones to Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss Mental
Health funding
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
• Implement administrative policies for the Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance,
which allows the affected departments to bill responsible parties for large clean-up and
other unusual responses. These events can have a huge impact on smaller agencies'
budgets. Wayne County Firefighters Association to review forms.
E-911 SYSTEM
• Reviev• the staffing level s recommended in the E 911 study and develop a plan to address
any needed changes.
• InclHde the facility space needs from the stHdy in the Major Facilities Plan, and apply for
State E 911 Board fimding to offset the major portion of this cost.
• Develop a backup public safety answering point (PSAP) plan to comply w ith SB 797
(2014). In progress.
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM
• Complete the performance and acceptance testing of this system and place in opeFation
by early April at the latest.
FIRE MARSHAL
• Work with the Purchasing Agent to condHct a live aHction restricted to the YOlllflteer fire
departments in, or serving Wayne CoHnty, of the smplHs eqHipment at Pinewood
Volunteer Fire Department RO'N owned by the county. Proceeds ·.vill help repay the
outstanding debt. The county will continue to use the station as an Emergency Medical
SerYices station
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
• Complete an Emergency Medical Services station location study for the entire county,
which will guide future station locations as funding permits. There are some areas that
still have a longer than desired response time. Work with the Wayne County Facilities
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Committee to include this in the Major Facilities Plan. Study completed. Need to work
with Wayne County Facilities Committee on recommendation.
Remolffit additional ambulances on nev~· chassis as required, which is considerably
cheaper than new ambulances.
Continue to 'Nork with Wayne Memorial Hospital, Emergency Management, Wayne
County Sheriff's Office, fire departments, and other emergency responders to refine
protocols, secure training, and obtain equipment for possible Ebola patient care.
Review the staffing levels of the Emergency Medical Services in terms of number of
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedics versus Emergency Medical Tech..'lician
Basics and Emergency Medical Technician Intermediates and develop a plan to address
any needed changes.
Study feasibility of community paramedic program
NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT
FACILITIES SECURITY
Continue to work ""'ith the jail architect on the security system.
Det~rmine usage of former Pine\vood Fire Department facility for non emergency
med1cal transport facility
PLANNING, GIS, AND INSPECTIONS
• Continue to review petitions as received, for street lighting special assessments in
remaining de ar.ne>Eed subdivisions. Three have been received thus far.
• Receive and discuss next steps in the Dewberry Associates study of the utility system
providers in and arolffid the new intersections created by the new US 70 construction.
The report will be received in February, 20 15.
• Finish the update to the AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) plan around
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Should be ready for discussion in early spring 2016.
Appointments were delayed by federal government. Study now underway.
• Continue participation in the federal government' s Joint Land Use Study for Seymour
Johnson Air Force Base and the Dare Bombing Range, including the military training
routes connecting them.
• Develop policy on creating special tax districts on getting subdivision roads eligible to be
a state maintained road. Obtain written assurance from North Carolina Depa::r'".ment of
Transportation subdivision roads will be taken over as state maintained roads. Amend
the Subdivision Ordinance to insert on subdivision plat a statement signed by the
subdivision developer that he agrees to maintain the roads lffitil accepted into the NC
DOT Secondary Highway System.
• Completion of amending Wayne County Outdoor Advertising Ordinance
• Work with North Carolina Department of Transportation on marketing Wayne County at
entryways into county. Signage was budgeted and application filed.
• Address minimum housing code. Adopt state minimum housing code.
• Address noise ordinance .
• Address junk car ordinance.
• Hire new Plarming Director.
• Address mobile home park ordinance.
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Address Special Events Ordinance.
Determine if money is available to get rid of abandoned mobile homes in county.
After new Planning Director is hired, form a committee to decide on the issues which
need to be addressed.
PUBLIC EDUCATION: COUNTY K-12 SYSTEM
• Continue to vlork with the Wayne County Board of Education on their construction of
two new middle schools, and over $12,300,000 of other school renovations and
exnans10ns
• Finish construction of the two middle schools and the wastewater systems.
• Review Capital Improvement Plan with Wayne County Board of Education Chairman
and Superintendent to determine needs using proposed upcoming state bonds funds .
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PUBLIC EDUCATION: WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Continue to work with Wayne Community College and the Wayne County Development
Alliance to renovate and occupy the Advanced Manufacturing Center. The Wayne
County Development Alliance will owfl the property, and lease it to WayRe Community
College for a dollar a year. Most of the equipment is already purchased, and is spread out
in several buildings on campus. Once it is centrali£ed in the new facility, over 22,000
square feet of classroom space at the WayRe Community College campus will be
available for other programs. The additional operatiflg costs for this facility (about
$270,000) will be a significant new e~cpense for the County in fiscal year 2015 2016.
• Address training for the over 18 year olds with Workforce Development.
• Establish Capital Improvemeflt Plan needs for proposed upcomiflg state boftd issue
• Get a second opinion on the need for a power plant
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
• Work with Information Technology on a proposal to upgrade the county' s website.
• Hire a tech..'lician to assist WayRe Alley.
• Form a workjng group on how best to market Wayne County.
• Standardize schedule OR 'NGTV.
PUBLIC SAFETY
• Complete full desigfl, specifications, contract documents and permitting on the ne'>>t'
Satellite Jail by the spring, and then bid it out for construction. We arnicipate that with
the $5,000,000 in fund balance set aside for this project, and over $1,100,000 ar.Jlually in
debt service being fully repaid in four years, this capital cost can be handled without a tax
increase by financing it over 20 years. Operating costs will be handled by the $900,000
annually budgeted now for housing inmates in other jails, and by our then charging other
counties to house some oftheir inmates in our new facility. For example, if we charged
$40 per day, for an average of 100 inmates, for 365 days, that would generate
$1,460,000.
• Continue to upgrade the Sheriff's Office vehicle fleet on a replacement schedule.
• The Sheriff started using inmate labor to clean the road rights of '>vay. He has plans to
e~(pand that program in FY 2016.
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• Develop a special crime task force to focus on property crimes
MEDICAL EXAMINER
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (GWTAlGATEWA Y)
• Monitor the sufficiency of the e>dsting rate structure and adjust rates and/or a General
Fund subsidy as needed to keep our Department of gocial gervices and gervices on
Aging transportation programs in compliance with both Medicaid and Area Agency on
Aging. Both are satisfied with the current rates.
• Continue to work with GATEWAY/GV/TA using the agreed upon procedures to
streamline the billing and reconciliation process, using software that allows Department
of gocial ger.'ices and gervices on Aging to pre approve the trips electronically.
• Working on a policy to use the county' s Workers Compensation Program, which '<¥ill
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The City of Goldsboro is constructing the Transfer gtation for new offices, and possible
overnight parking of vehicles. Need to determine our participation in this project.
County Attorney has drafted the lease agreement between GATEWAY/GWTA and the
City of Goldsboro, which includes the county's payments. Needs GATEWAY/GWTA
and the City of Goldsboro's approval, then send to the county to approve. The county's
annual payment is in the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget.
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• Continue to increase utilization of tae new Peggy geegars genior Center.
• Hire replacement director for gervices on A.ging.
SEWER SYSTEM
• Need to replace the e>(isting piping from U£ Highway 117 to our sewer pump station, as
the line is 10 feet deep in soupy soils that will not allow for a stable rock bed. The
Wayne County Facilities Committee vrill be discussing tais at its January meeting, and
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camera, the \Vayne County Facilities Committee has voted not to replace this line.
• Have identified eight connection points to our sewer system by City of Goldsboro,
Southern Wayne Sanitary District and the Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District based
upon mapping from all three compiled by our GIS Division. Need to install sewer meters
to determine location of inflow and infiltration so we can repair. Have started the process
to apply for a State Revolving Fund loan for this work, as the deadline is soon.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
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Will provide dirt and its transportation from the landfill to the new satellite jail site once
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TAX DEPARTMENT
• Implement the budgeted soft'vvare upgrade in the fall, after deciding to bill using the old
softv;are to minimize any problems.
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VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE
• Improve customer service levels through five day office hours and improved
communications.
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
• Continue to work opportunistically with other agencies in a cooperative, constructive
mar.ner to enhance the community. Be open to possibilities to help.
• Develop a policy for a fair way of handling funding for non profits.
• Work out a solution to Busco Beach with the City of Goldsboro on land, and the owner.
Make Busco Beach a destination site.
OTHER GOALS DISCUSSION
• Address and focus on improving the quality of life in Wayne County.
• Utilizing technology to make Wayne County financial information more understandable
for citizens on-line.
• Utilization of video conferencing for on-line employee medical visits.
• Utilization of Health Department clinics and pharmacy for employees.
• Check Wayne County Animal Control Ordinances with North Carolina General Statutes
to make sure Wayne County ordinances protect animals as much as possible.
• Investigate improving emergency room care opportunities in areas of the county outside
of Goldsboro.
• Review vehicle model schedule and assigned employees in an effort to downsize vehicle
fleet.
• Plan to reduce the number of mental health patients in jail.
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WAYNE COUNTY GOVERNMENT GOALS FOR CALENDAR 2016
APPROVED FEBRUARY 9, 2016
The red numbers in brackets denote the number of votes each item received out of a
possible 6 votes. Chairman Daughtery was absent due to medical reasons. They are listed
in order from highest votes to lowest votes. There are 33 of these goals.
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Develop a Major Facilities Plan to address office space needs in several departments,
particularly in Department of Social Services, Public Health, the E-911 Center,
Emergency Medical Services stations, and the Adult and Juvenile Probation Offices. (4)
plus 3 more that were voted for the EMS stations alone.
Form a working group on how best to market Wayne County. Hire a marketing director
or contract with an outside source to market all of Wayne County. Invite local
governments/counties with good marketing and communications programs to present
their programs to a working group. (4)
Continue the solid working relationship with Wayne County Public Schools. Look at
covering state raises for employees not covered by the State's funding formula. Address
technology in Wayne County Public Schools with a new appropriation in the budget that
is earmarked for technology. Indicate support of performing arts program at Goldsboro
High School. (4)
Hire staff attorney and paralegal (clerical) to work under the supervision of the County
Attorney. (3)
Finish the funding for the Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention Center.
Negotiate rental amount with Farm Service Agency for Wayne Regional Agricultural and
Convention Center. Hire director for the Wayne Regional Agricultural and Convention
Center. Discuss hire date with architect at appropriate time and recommend hire date to
the full Board of Commissioners. Develop policies and procedures for the Wayne
Regional Agricultural and Convention Center. Select furnishings for the Wayne Regional
Agricultural and Convention Center. (3)
Review organizational structure in Office of Emergency Services, Finance and Human
Resources. (3)
Develop a backup public safety answering point (PSAP) plan to comply with SB 797
(2014). In progress. (3)
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Discussion/study of a replacement library to serve northern Wayne County . (2)
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Lobby for legislation to change NCDOT policies on subdivision street acceptance into
the State Secondary Highway System. Request NCACC to add this as a legislative goal.
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Finish construction of the wastewater system at Grantham MS. (2)
Examine the feasibility of a Gateway northern and southern fixed route. (2)
Have identified eight connection points to our sewer system by City of Goldsboro,
Southern Wayne Sanitary District and the Southeastern Wayne Sanitary District based
upon mapping from all three compiled by our GIS Division. Need to install sewer meters
to determine location of inflow and infiltration so we can repair. Have received an
$820,000 loan for renovations from the State Revolving Fund. (2)
Work out a solution to Busco Beach with the City of Goldsboro on land, and the owner.
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Make Busco Beach a destination site. (2)
Develop community based apprenticeship program for unemployed and underemployed.
Local, state, federal and grant funding needed. Non-traditional approach to training with
skilled role models. Check with Wayne Community College, Employment Security
Commission and other agencies for training opportunities to cover this population. (2)
DAY REPORTING CENTER
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Need to increase program participants. ( 1)
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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE SUPPORT (1)
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Continue to develop potential properties for industrial parks. Underway. (1)
Schedule two separate work sessions for the budget - one for internal departments and
one for outside agencies, schools, and the community college. (I)
Analysis of financial and human resources software (GEMS upgrade or another software)
in calendar 20 17. (I)
Continue to examine pay plan- merit increase and/or separate pool of money for
reclassification of some positions. (1)
Continue to implement the server virtualization project. (1)
Increase marketing opportunities at the Wayne Executive Jetport. (1)
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Continue to monitor the possible merger with other MCOs (managed care organizations)
in eastern North Carolina. (I )
Study feasibility of community paramedic program. (1)
Address minimum housing code. Adopt state minimum housing code. Address noise
ordinance. Address junk car ordinance. Address mobile home park ordinance. Address
Special Events Ordinance. Determine if money is available to get rid of abandoned
mobile homes in county. (1)
Survey interest in wireless Internet service throughout the entire county for countywide
Internet service. ( 1)
Develop a security assessment at the Veterans Affairs Office. ( 1)
Offer assistance to municipalities. (1)
Continuation of WATCH services and van concern by citizens. ( 1)
Continue to work with Wayne Community College and the Wayne County Development
Alliance to renovate and occupy the Advanced Manufacturing Center. (1)
Legislation to remove felony notation on job applications if a previous felony conviction
was 10 years prior. Promote the existing tax credit for hiring ex-offenders. (1)
Review vehicle model schedule and assigned employees in an effort to downsize vehicle
fleet. (1)
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In addition to the goals receiving votes, some potential goals received no votes, but are
already being worked on. We will continue these goals to completion as well in calendar
2016. There are 11 of these goals.
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Negotiate agreements on splitting costs of any industrial park infrastructure with City,
and have Wayne County Development Alliance reimburse for the infrastructure from
profits on land sale. Concept has been presented. Need to finalize negotiations.
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Assist Human Resources and Information Technology in a detailed review of the 2%
matching 401-K contributions policy and implementation.
Refine the existing investment policy to improve our interest income, while keeping
safety of principal as the first priority.
Review and confirm that each position classified as exempt under the Fair Labor
Standards Act is correct, and denote which exemption applies. Have this listing approved
by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
Conduct more safety and other workforce training.
Develop a certification promotion policy.
Implement administrative policies for the Emergency Services Cost Recovery Ordinance,
which allows the affected departments to bill responsible parties for large clean-up and
other unusual responses. These events can have a huge impact on smaller agencies'
budgets. Wayne County Firefighters Association to review forms.
Finish the update to the AICUZ (Air Installation Compatible Use Zone) plan around
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Should be ready for discussion in early spring 2016.
Appointments were delayed by federal government. Study now underway.
Continue participation in the federal government's Joint Land Use Study for Seymour
Johnson Air Force Base and the Dare Bombing Range, including the military training
routes connecting them.
Work with North Carolina Department of Transportation on marketing Wayne County at
entryways into county. Signage was budgeted and application filed.
County Attorney has drafted the lease agreement between GATEWA Y/GWTA and the
City of Goldsboro, which includes the county's payments. Needs GATEWA Y/GWTA
and the City of Goldsboro's approval, then send to the county to approve. The county's
armual payment is in the fiscal year 2015-2016 budget.
The following items received no votes, and therefore will not be considered in calendar
2016. They remain on the list as future possible goals for your consideration.
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND SOIL & WATER DISTRICT
COURTS (SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT)
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HIGHWAY 70 CORRIDOR COMMISSION
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WAYNE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, INC.
FACILITY SERVICES/MAINTENANCE
• Continue to identify and complete major maintenance projects.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
WAYNE EXECUTIVE JETPORT
• Airport minimum standards
LIBRARY SYSTEM
MUSEUM
PARKS AND RECREATION CONTRIBUTION
MENTAL HEALTH
• Invite Eastpointe CEO to Board of Commissioners meeting to discuss Mental Health
funding.
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
E-911 SYSTEM
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM
FIRE MARSHAL
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT
FACILITIES SECURITY
PLANNING, GIS, AND INSPECTIONS
PUBLIC EDUCATION: COUNTY K-12 SYSTEM
• Review Capital Improvement Plan with Wayne County Board of Education Chairman
and Superintendent to determine needs.
PUBLIC EDUCATION: WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Get a second opinion on the need for a power plant.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
PUBLIC SAFETY
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MEDICAL EXAMINER
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (GWTA/GATEWAY)
REGISTER OF DEEDS
SERVICES ON AGING
SEWER SYSTEM
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
TAX DEPARTMENT
VETERANS SERVICES OFFICE
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
OTHER POSSIBLE GOALS
• Address and focus on improving the quality oflife in Wayne County.
• Utilizing technology to make Wayne County financial information more understandable
for citizens on-line.
• Utilization of video conferencing for on-line employee medical visits.
• Utilization of Health Department clinics and pharmacy for employees.
• Check Wayne County Animal Control Ordinances with North Carolina General Statutes
to make sure Wayne County ordinances protect animals as much as possible.
• Investigate improving emergency room care opportunities in areas of the county outside
of Goldsboro.
• Plan to reduce the number of mental health patients in jail.
• Resolution to legislators to protect raises to state employees. Request NCACC
assistance.
• State of Wayne County quarterly meetings with other elected officials to discuss issues.
• Four-lane Wayne Memorial Drive to new Goldsboro Bypass.