Scotland County public meetings in 2022

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. The board will approve the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and an administrative report, and will hold a public forum. No substantive policy decisions or new business items are listed.

• Approve agenda for December 15, 2022 meeting
• Approve minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting
• Public forum
• Approve administrative report

The Board unanimously approved the agenda and November meeting minutes. Director Snead presented an administrative report covering budget changes, personnel turnover, and SCATS driver requirements. The Board also swore in Darrell “BJ” Gibson as an official member.

• Swore in Darrell “BJ” Gibson as a Board member
• Approved December 15, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved administrative report

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2022, starting with reorganization to elect a chair and vice chair. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving tax refunds, a real property sale, child support rollover funds, and budget amendments. Additionally, they will hear updates on the In-Home Aid contract, the Health Department, and the I.E. Johnson project, and make appointments to the Board of Health.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners
• Consent agenda: approve October tax refunds, releases, discoveries, and utility billing discovery for September
• Consent agenda: approve final sale of real property at corner of 6th Street and McKay Street
• In Home Aid Contract update
• Health Department Update by Health Director Amanda Deaver

The Board received notification that the upset bid process for the property at McKay Street and 6th Street is complete. No other bids were received beyond the $1,500 bid from East Laurinburg Baptist Church. Budgetary adjustments for a state library grant and Sheriff's Office funds were presented.

• Property at McKay Street and 6th Street available for final approval of sale to East Laurinburg Baptist Church for $1,500

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of routine procedural items: approving the agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and an administrative report. There is also a public forum and sections for unfinished and new business, but no specific substantive items are listed.

• Approve agenda for November 17, 2022 meeting
• Approve minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Public forum
• Approve administrative report

The Board unanimously approved the November 17, 2022, agenda and the October 22, 2022, meeting minutes. Members also approved the Administrative Report, which detailed staffing shortages in Child Protective Services and updates to the Scotland Area Transit System.

• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved October 22, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Report (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on an economic development project (Project LeapFrog) and the SCATS transit plan, and consider a resolution of support for Project LeapFrog. The board will also discuss surplus real property, a property transfer to Southeast Community Action Partnership, and hear updates on the health department, I.E. Johnson, and Laurel Hill Community Center. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and declaring a 2002 Volvo dump truck surplus.

• Public hearing and resolution of support for Project LeapFrog (economic development)
• Public hearing on SCATS transit plan
• Discussion of surplus and sale of real property
• Property transfer to Southeast Community Action Partnership
• Consent agenda: surplus 2002 Volvo A25C 6x6 off-road dump truck

The Board authorized a tax incentive package for Sopakco (Project LeapFrog) and approved $50,000 for the Arts Council of Scotland County. Additionally, the Board voted to add Juneteenth as a county holiday and approved $24,000 for soil mitigation at a planned truck driver training facility.

• Authorized tax incentive package for Sopakco (Project LeapFrog) (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution of support for NCDOT improvements for Project LeapFrog (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for the Scotland County Arts Council (Unanimous)
• Added Juneteenth as a county holiday (6-1)
• Approved $24,000 for soil mitigation at Richmond Community College training facility (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 ROAP funds of $79,855 and a hybrid route system for SCATS (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of property at McKay St and 6th St to East Laurinburg Baptist Church for $1,500 (Unanimous)
• Voted to continue litigation against McKinsey and Company, Inc. (Unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting to approve its agenda, minutes, and administrative report. Under unfinished business, the board will discuss its rules of procedure, and under new business, it will consider a potential redesign of the SCATS deviated fixed line. A public forum is also scheduled.

• Approve agenda for October 26, 2022 meeting
• Approve minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Approve administrative report
• Discuss DSS Board Rules of Procedure
• Discuss SCATS potential redesign of deviated fixed line

The Board approved updated Rules of Procedure and authorized a public hearing regarding a potential hybrid transportation model for SCATS. The Board also approved the October Administrative Report.

• Approved agenda for October 26, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Report (Unanimous)
• Approved revised DSS Board Rules of Procedure (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to move forward with a public hearing notice for the SCATS hybrid model (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss two main items: a retiree health benefit enhancement and matters related to South Scotland School. The agenda also includes time for commissioner comments. No specific details or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Retiree Health Benefit Enhancement
• South Scotland School
• Commissioner Comments

The Board unanimously approved a new Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plan for retired county employees, which will cost $234 per retiree and save the county about $85,000 with rates locked for two years. The Board also unanimously voted not to accept South Scotland School from the school system, reaffirming a prior decision. Commissioner Ivey raised concerns about a rezoning for an RV park near South Johnson School, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved new BCBS Medicare Advantage plan for retirees (unanimous)
• Voted not to accept South Scotland School (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two zoning requests, consider accepting $36,000 in reentry funds, and discuss several other items including a request from the Southeastern Community Action Partnership, a COVID-19 update, and the I.E. Johnson project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and appointments to boards and committees.

• Public hearing on special use permit and rezoning
• Public hearing on rezoning
• Acceptance of $36,000 in additional reentry funds
• Surplus of vehicles and equipment including a 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer and a John Deere 5300 Tractor
• Appointments to Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Board approved a budget adjustment adding $58,956 in non-recurring aid to the library from a federal/state grant. It also assigned the county's bid on two tax parcels to Family Brands, LLC.

• Approved Budgetary Adjustment BA-0200 adding $58,956 for library grant (unanimous)
• Assigned county's bid on Parcels 010078 01008 and 010078 01022 to Family Brands, LLC (unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and reports, recognize an exiting member, and swear in a new member. They will also discuss unfinished business on board rules and new business including an IE Johnson discussion and a potential redesign of the SCATS deviated fixed line. The agenda is largely procedural with some discussion items.

• Recognition of John Ferguson, exiting DSS Board Member
• Swearing in of Mollie Flowers, new DSS Board Member
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting
• DSS Board Rules of Procedure discussion
• SCATS Potential Redesign of Deviated Fixed Line

The Scotland County DSS Board approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the administrative report. Mollie Flowers was sworn in as a new board member, and John Ferguson was recognized for his six years of service. The board discussed a potential relocation of Adult and Children Protective Services to the IE Johnson building, with some members expressing concern about the process and impact on clients. No formal decision was made on the relocation.

• Approved agenda for September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved administrative report (unanimous)
• Swore in Mollie Flowers as new DSS Board member
• Recognized John Ferguson for six years of service on the board

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning text amendment, consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, and receive updates on parks, water grants, COVID-19, and other county matters. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment
• Approve July tax refunds, releases, and discoveries
• Approve closeout of 2021-22 Home and Community Care Block Grant
• Approve Pee Dee Lumber River Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Approve Health Department reclassifications

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, two water grant resolutions, a legislative goal supporting virtual meetings, and changes to the recruitment and selection policy. A public hearing on a zoning text amendment was also held and approved. No decisions were made on funding requests from community agencies.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax refunds, budget adjustments, and health department reclassifications (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendment for special use permit regulations (unanimous)
• Approved water grant resolutions for lead/copper inventory and North Turnpike extension (unanimous)
• Approved legislative goal resolution to allow virtual meetings during local states of emergency (unanimous)
• Approved changes to recruitment and selection policy reducing probationary period to 9 months (unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting to handle administrative matters, including swearing in board members, electing officers for fiscal year 2023, and approving records retention schedules and a local childcare policy. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and an administrative report, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Swearing in of Andy Kurtzman and FY 23 board members
• Election of FY 23 officers
• Approval of NC Archives and Local Government Records Retention Schedules
• Approval of Local Childcare Policy
• Approval of minutes from June 16, July 21, and July 27, 2022 meetings

The Scotland County DSS Board unanimously approved the administrative report, retention schedules, and a local childcare policy. The board also re-elected Leon Butler as Board Chair and Dorothy Tyson as Vice Chair through FY 2023. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and officer elections.

• Approved agenda for August 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 16, July 21, and July 27, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved administrative report (unanimous)
• Re-elected Leon Butler as Board Chair through FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Dorothy Tyson as Vice Board Chair through FY 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted all retention schedules (unanimous)
• Approved Local Childcare Policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering tax refunds, the 2021-22 tax settlement, a position reclassification, and the surplus of six county vehicles. The board will also receive reports on the airport authority, fire tanker trucks, and a joint grant application, and will hold a public hearing on zoning.

• Approve June tax refunds, releases, and discoveries
• Approve 2021-22 Tax Settlement
• Approve DSS reclassification from Computer Technician I to IMC I
• Approve Sheriff Department reclassification from Administrative Specialist to Investigator
• Surplus six vehicles including 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Ford Escape

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of six fire tanker trucks from Deep South Fire Trucks at $324,400 each, funded over two fiscal years. They also approved a $1,370,752 bid from RCC for the VIPER radio system, with a 4-1 vote, and directed the county manager to discuss cost-sharing with the City of Laurinburg. Additionally, the board allocated $286,062 to Scotland Yard and $150,000 to historic properties, tabling other projects.

• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, reclassifications, and vehicle surplus (unanimous)
• Approved low bidder Deep South Fire Trucks for 6 tanker trucks at $324,400 each (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for family cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved Hawk Builders, Inc. as low bidder for I.E. Johnson project at $1,420,307 (unanimous)
• Approved VIPER radio system bid from RCC for $1,370,752 (4-1, Chairman Gibson nay)
• Directed county manager to discuss VIPER cost-sharing with City of Laurinburg (unanimous)
• Allocated $286,062 to Scotland Yard and $150,000 to historic properties, tabling other projects (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Gibson to Town of Gibson zoning board (unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative business. Actions include approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes, swearing in board members for fiscal year 2023, electing officers, and approving several records retention schedules and a local childcare policy.

• Swearing in of FY 23 Board Members
• Election of FY 23 Officers
• Approval of NC Archives Retention Schedule
• Approval of Local Childcare Policy
• Approval of Administrative Report

The Scotland County DSS Board met on July 27, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no substantive decisions were made. The board could not approve the minutes from June 16 and July 21, and postponed the election and swearing-in of FY23 officers and board members, as well as any policy or schedule approvals, until the next meeting on August 18, 2022. The meeting was adjourned without any motions.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from June 16 and July 21 meetings not approved; deferred to August 18
• FY23 officer election and board member swearing-in postponed to August 18
• Policy and schedule approvals postponed due to lack of quorum

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and administrative report. They will also address unfinished business regarding the Social Services Institute, and new business including swearing in FY23 board members, electing officers, approving records retention schedules, and adopting a local childcare policy.

• Approval of minutes from June 16 and July 21, 2022 meetings
• Swearing in of FY23 board members and election of FY23 officers
• Approval of NC Archives Retention Schedule
• Approval of NC Department of Cultural Resources Records and Retention Disposition Schedule
• Approval of Local Childcare Policy

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss a workforce development realignment. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of Workforce Development Realignment

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss a proposed realignment of workforce development boards with economic development prosperity zones. After hearing from state and local officials, the board voted unanimously to remain with the Lumber River Workforce Development Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted unanimously to remain with the Lumber River Workforce Development Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the rollover of COVID-19 grant funds into FY23, including amounts for school health liaison, detection activities, pandemic recovery, school health team workforce, and vaccination program. The board also approved various budgetary adjustments, including increases in fees, grant funds, motor vehicle tax, sales tax revenue, and transfers between funds, as well as funding requests to roll over unspent funds for equipment and vehicles.

• Approved COVID-19 grant rollovers totaling $655,382.08 (AA 361, AA 543, AA 546, AA 620, AA 716)
• Approved budget adjustments: EMS fees +$70,000, EMS grants +$31,356, motor vehicle tax +$265,000, Sheriff NCDPS grant +$84,270, school sales tax +$350,000
• Approved transfers: $10,000 to Technology Fund, $10,390 to ROD Automation Fund
• Approved landfill revenue increases: FEMA +$394,225, tipping fees +$82,000, insurance proceeds +$5,237
• Approved FY23 rollover funding: EMS ambulance $181,951, defibrillators/AED $140,705, inspections vehicle $34,000, landfill vehicle repairs $5,237

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners met in special session on June 30, 2022, to hear from Economic Development Director Mark Ward in closed session, as permitted by state law for discussing business location or expansion. After the closed session, the board took no action. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Held closed session to discuss economic development incentives (unanimous)
• Took no action after closed session
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2023 In-Home Aide Program and the FY 2023 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) allocations, as recommended by the Aging Advisory Council. The board also approved the listed budgetary adjustments and funding rollovers to FY 2023. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved FY 2023 In-Home Aide Program award to Interim Healthcare of Eastern Carolinas, Inc. for Levels I, II, III
• Approved FY 2023 HCCBG allocations totaling $415,960 across services (e.g., Scotland Place, SCATS, Lumber River COG, Interim Healthcare)
• Approved budgetary adjustments increasing revenues (e.g., ad valorem taxes +$350,000, sales tax +$350,000, inspections +$215,000)
• Approved funding rollovers to FY 2023 (e.g., Sheriff's Office ammunition $9,500, bulletproof vests $6,060, vehicle $18,171, repairs $8,761; Public Buildings projects)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and administrative report, and to discuss new business including the FY 23 Energy Outreach Plan and FY 23 Agency Fraud Plan. The meeting also includes an executive session to consider personnel matters as allowed by state law.

• FY 23 Energy Outreach Plan
• FY 23 Agency Fraud Plan
• Approval of minutes from May 18 and June 6, 2022
• Executive session for personnel matters

The Scotland County DSS Board unanimously approved the FY 23 Energy Outreach Plan and the FY 23 Agency Fraud Plan, which remain unchanged from the previous year. The board also approved the June administrative report and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY 23 Energy Outreach Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY 23 Agency Fraud Plan (unanimous)
• Approved June administrative report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda, an open forum, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters such as qualifications, performance, or grievances of a public officer or employee. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider personnel qualifications, competence, performance, or grievances

The Scotland County DSS Board held a regular meeting on June 6, 2022, with all members present. The board unanimously approved the agenda, then entered executive session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session.

• Approved the June 6, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners accepted a $120,063 Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery grant from the North Carolina Division of Public Health for the Scotland County Health Department. The board also received the Tax Department's April 2022 release, refund, and discovery report, which included $488.25 in releases, $0 in refunds over $100, and $7,149.83 in discoveries. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Accepted $120,063 Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery grant for Health Department
• Received April 2022 tax release, refund, and discovery report totaling $7,149.83 in discoveries

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved $75,000 in ARP funds for a homeless services project (Family Promise), with Chairman Gibson voting no. They also approved $1,000 for Crime Stoppers and $7,655 for a helicopter pad at North Scotland Fire Department. School funding was kept at previous levels ($10M current expense, $300K capital), and the county manager was authorized to pursue a lobbying contract.

• Approved $75,000 for Family Promise homeless project (5-1)
• Approved $1,000 for Crime Stoppers (unanimous)
• Approved $7,655 for North Scotland Fire Department helicopter pad (unanimous)
• Kept school funding at $10M current expense and $300K capital (consensus)
• Authorized county manager to pursue lobbying contract with KTS Strategies (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Tis the Season (consensus, not public purpose)
• Denied further funding for Partners in Ministry beyond previous $300,000 (consensus)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes. The board also plans to review an administrative report and enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of April 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Recognition of Antonia Rainer
• Review of Administrative Report
• Executive Session regarding personnel qualifications or grievances

The Scotland County DSS Board met on May 19, 2022, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the April 21, 2022 meeting. No action items requiring a vote were presented. The board discussed various departmental reports, including recognition of a second round of COVID bonuses for county employees, SCATS ridership and budget projections, and the Reentry Program's NACo award.

• Approved agenda for May 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel matters (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until June 6, 2022 at 9:00 am (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The minutes record receipt of the March 2022 tax release, refund, and discovery report and the annual reports from the Child Fatality Prevention Team and Community Child Protection Team. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the board received the reports for review.

• Received March 2022 tax report: releases totaling $7,926.12, refunds $0.00, discoveries $16,589.36
• Received 2021 Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report
• Received 2021 Community Child Protection Team annual report

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners approved several funding items, including $25,000 to Spectrum for broadband expansion, $35,000 to the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, and a 10% pay increase for health department social workers. They also approved a weather radar partnership with Climavision and tabled a $750,000 water expansion for North Turnpike. The board delayed a decision on Dragon Park replacement until a later ARP funds discussion.

• Approved $25,000 to Spectrum for broadband expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 to Scotland County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center (unanimous)
• Approved 10% pay increase for health department social workers, retroactive to March 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Climavision for low-level weather radar, contingent on attorney review (unanimous)
• Tabled $750,000 water expansion for North Turnpike (unanimous)
• Approved health insurance buy-up plan with progressive PPO elimination (unanimous)
• Approved 401(k) contribution increase to 3% for employees contributing 3% or more (unanimous)
• Approved salary progression plan with 1.25% annual increase (unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the current agenda and minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting. The board will also review an administrative report and discuss the 2022 CCPT Member.

• Approval of March 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of Administrative Report
• Discussion regarding 2022 CCPT Member

The Scotland County DSS Board unanimously approved the April 2022 administrative report, which detailed budget updates, personnel vacancies, and program statuses. Dorothy Tyson was approved to continue as the board's CCPT representative. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting focused on discussion and informational updates.

• Approved April 21, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 administrative report (unanimous)
• Approved Dorothy Tyson as CCPT representative (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Scotland County Board of Health is meeting to discuss the recruitment process for a Local Health Director, review residency requirements for the position, and consider appointments in closed session. The board will also make an interim health director appointment.

• Selection committee for LHD recruitment process
• Review residency requirements for Local Health Director
• Closed session to consider qualifications and appointment conditions per NC GS 143-318.11(a)(6)
• Interim Health Director appointment

Board of Commissioners

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 4, 2022, to consider a consent agenda, a zoning ordinance, a request for American Rescue Plan funds from Partners in Ministry, and other items. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19, the Tis the Season program, and the I.E. Johnson Report, and will make board and committee appointments.

• Approve February tax refunds, releases, and discoveries
• Approve JCPC 2022-23 Budget
• Approve Additional Aging Funds
• Partners in Ministry ARP Funds Request
• Zoning Ordinance

The Board unanimously approved a comprehensive zoning ordinance update, retaining the 5-acre subdivision exemption and adopting revised skirting language for manufactured homes. They also approved a $500 bonus for all county employees, accepted foreclosure sale prices for 43 parcels, and moved forward on an ambulance purchase. Several other items were approved, including proclamations, appointments, and the consent agenda.

• Approved updated zoning ordinance with 5-acre subdivision exception and skirting language (unanimous)
• Approved $500 net bonus for all county employees (unanimous)
• Accepted foreclosure sale prices for 43 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance purchase for next budget year (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Ivey to Southeastern Community Action Partnership board (unanimous)
• Appointed John Ferguson as chair of Board of Equalization and Review (unanimous)
• Removed Mary Helen Norton from BoER, replaced with Tina Smith (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax releases, JCPC budget, aging funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding zoning and discuss the Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Program. The meeting also includes discussions on employee bonuses, social worker retention, and updates on PPO buyup and school formula.

• Public Hearing–Zoning
• Distressed Cities and Persistent Poverty Technical Assistance Program (DCTA) discussion
• Employee Bonuses Discussion
• Social Worker Retention Discussion
• County Manager Report on PPO Buyup and School Formula

The Board unanimously approved a 10% salary increase for social workers at the Department of Social Services to address retention issues. The Board also appointed two members to the Board of Equalization and Review and discussed employee bonuses, a technical assistance program, and school funding. No action was taken on other items.

• Approved 10% salary increase for DSS social workers (unanimous)
• Appointed Sam Cribb and Natasha Khachaturov to Board of Equalization and Review (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Consensus to combine two additional phases of salary study
• Took no action after closed session

DSS Board

The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the current agenda and minutes from February 17, 2022. The board will also review an administrative report and discuss proposed budget requests.

• Approval of February 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of Administrative Report
• Discussion of proposed budget requests
• Planning for NCACBSS Business Meeting on April 8, 2022

The Scotland County DSS Board unanimously approved Director April Snead's proposed budget requests for fiscal year 2023, which include adding a Program Administrator I position, updating the DSS bathrooms, funding a Children's Advocacy Center, and reclassifying two Reentry Social Worker positions. The board also approved the administrative report and the meeting agenda and minutes. No action items requiring a vote were presented.

• Approved FY2023 budget requests including new Program Administrator I position, bathroom updates, Children's Advocacy Center funding, and reclassification of two Reentry Social Worker positions (unanimous)
• Approved administrative report for February (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a zoning ordinance update, social worker retention, and a salary study. The meeting also includes a presentation on an Excellence in Innovation Award and a COVID-19 update from the Health Director.

• Receive $84,269.66 grant for the Sheriff’s Department from NC Department of Public Safety
• Amend DSS budget to accept $50,000 from NC Department of Public Safety for Reentry Program
• Zoning Ordinance Update discussion
• Approval of surplus 1997 Dodge Ram Pickup Truck
• Discussion regarding Social Worker Retention and a Salary Study

The board unanimously approved phase 1 of the MAPS Group salary study, including new grade assignments and pay ranges, costing $306,000 annually. It also voted unanimously to terminate the state of emergency and face covering requirement effective March 7. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, appointing Miki Butler as Tax Administrator, and creating a facility manager position.

• Approved phase 1 salary study recommendations (unanimous)
• Terminated state of emergency and face covering requirement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, fireworks permit, and grants (unanimous)
• Appointed Miki Butler to unexpired Tax Administrator term (unanimous)
• Approved creation of facility manager position (unanimous)
• Approved comp time buy-down to 40 hours quarterly (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for water infrastructure study grant (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on zoning ordinance for March 22 (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2021 financial audit and discuss Phase 1 of a salary study. The meeting includes updates on various county departments, including Social Services, EMS, and Parks and Recreation.

• Review of 2021 Financial Audit
• Phase 1 Salary Study discussion
• Emergency Communications shift conversion to 24/7
• I.E. Johnson Project ordinance and deed review
• Laurel Hill Community Center project update

The Board unanimously approved the project ordinance for the I.E. Johnson School rehabilitation as a community outreach center, using $2.2 million in ARP funds and $500,000 from the State. They also unanimously approved a modified project ordinance for the Laurel Hill Community Center to include the $500,000 state grant. The Board tabled the employee compensation study until March 7th and agreed to discuss DSS social worker turnover then as well. A motion to allow the DSS Director to approve up to $4,000 for audiology devices was approved unanimously.

• Approved the I.E. Johnson project ordinance (unanimous) with $2.2M ARP funds and $500K state grant.
• Approved the modified Laurel Hill Community Center project ordinance (unanimous) to include $500K state grant.
• Approved the DSS Director to approve up to $4,000 for audiology devices (unanimous).
• Tabled the employee compensation study until the March 7th regular meeting.
• Agreed to discuss DSS social worker turnover and compensation on March 7th.
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

DSS Board

The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The board also plans to address the administrative report and discuss appointments for the Social Services Commission.

• Approval of January 20, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of Administrative Report
• Social Services Commission appointment
• Commissioner Retreat discussion

The Scotland County DSS Board unanimously approved the agenda, January minutes, and the February administrative report. No action items requiring a vote were presented. The board discussed vacancies, daycare waitlist depletion, and SCATS security improvements.

• Approved February 17, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 2022 Administrative Report (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Scotland County Board of Health will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, then consider adopting the agenda and approving December minutes. New business includes a $257,630 CDC grant to expand COVID-19 vaccination to children under 18, an $18,820 preparedness grant for infant feeding in shelters, and new lab test prices. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters per state law.

• Election of Board of Health Chair and Vice Chair
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program grant: $257,630 for children under 18
• NC Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant: $18,820 for infant feeding in shelters
• New lab prices: CMV test $28.00, Toxoplasma test $39.00
• Closed session for personnel qualifications/employment

The Scotland County Board of Health voted unanimously to remove the COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Policy from the agenda, effectively ending discussion on the policy. The board also approved new lab fees, position reclassifications for three nutritionist roles, and the 2022 meeting schedule. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on finances, communicable diseases, and COVID-19 funding.

• Removed COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Policy from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved new lab fees: DHEA Serum $55.00, Sex Horm Binding Glob Serum $35.00 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of three Nutritionist positions (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Board of Health meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted revised agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a $61,365.38 budget amendment for EMS insurance settlement and discuss workforce development realignment. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update from the Health Director and a report regarding the Laurel Hill Community Center.

• EMS budget amendment for insurance settlement of $61,365.38
• Workforce Development Realignment presentation
• COVID-19 update regarding face covering requirements
• Laurel Hill Community Center discussion
• Appointment of Sam Cribb to the Board of Equalization and Review

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to extend the face covering requirement until March 11, 2022, following recommendations from the health director and hospital CEO. The board also unanimously approved a resolution opposing any changes to the Lumber River Workforce Development Board's boundaries. All consent agenda items, including tax releases and a budget amendment, were approved unanimously.

• Extended face covering requirement until March 11, 2022 (5-1, Ivey dissenting)
• Approved resolution opposing workforce board realignment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, refunds, and discoveries (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for EMS insurance settlement of $61,365.38 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 3, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Real Property Advertising Liens (unanimous)

DSS Board

The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board is holding a regular meeting with routine approvals and an action agenda requiring votes. Items include an information technology update, a COVID bonus update, and a Social Services Commission appointment. The meeting also includes an executive session.

• Approve agenda for January 20, 2022 meeting
• Approve minutes from December 16, 2021 meeting
• Approve administrative report
• Information Technology Update
• COVID Bonus Update and Social Services Commission appointment

The Scotland County DSS Board unanimously accepted the January administrative report, which highlighted significant social worker vacancies, a $7,000 starting salary gap with Richmond County, and vandalism to four SCATS vehicles. No action items were voted on. The board discussed strategies to address staffing and transit issues, including contacting the county manager.

• Approved January 20, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted January administrative report (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a COVID-19 update regarding face covering requirements and receive financial updates from the Water Board. The meeting includes discussions on DSS line item increases, tax administrator appointments, and various committee reports.

• Increase LIEAP line item and add Pandemic LIEAP line item for DSS
• COVID-19 update regarding face covering requirements
• Water Board financial update
• Appointment of Tax Administrator
• Appointment to fill unexpired term for Historic Properties until June 30, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Program Records Schedule for Local Government Agencies, which sets retention and disposal rules for county records. The board also received a report on water district finances and a request to reclassify nutritionist positions, but no votes were recorded on those items.

• Adopted 2021 Program Records Schedule for Local Government Agencies
• Approved new lab prices for Health Department (DHEA $55, SHBG $35)
• Approved reclassification of Nutritionist I and II positions (grades 63/66 to 65/68)