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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010713a Agenda PackageHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS County Administration Building 102 East Front Street Lillington, North Carolina Regular Meeting January 7, 2013 9:00 am 1. Call to order — Chaiiman Jim Burgin 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation — Commissioner Beatrice B. Hill 3. Oath of Office for Interim County Manager Joseph Jeffries 4. Consider additions and deletions to the published agenda 5. Consent Agenda A. Minutes B. Budget Amendments C. Tax refunds, rebates and releases D. Resolution to add roads to state system E. Community Development Administrator requests permission to apply for Single Family Rehabilitation (SFR)2013 & Urgent Repair (URP)2013 funding and endorse allowing The Wooten Company, Inc. to apply on the County's behalf at no cost to County. F. Public Utilities requests approval of an increasing change order in the amount of $3222.14 for Sullivan Eastern, Inc. This change order is to reimburse the contractor for water usage from the Town of Spring Lake for construction testing at Fort Bragg. G. Emergency Management requests award of bid to Atlantic Power Solutions at the cost of $98,815.50 for generator transfer switches as part of the Emergency Management Generator Switch Project Grant. H. Emergency Services requests authorization to submit for approval an application for the FY 2012 ASPR Grant Administered through the WakeMed Trauma CapRac in the amount of $84,000. These funds will be used to purchase a Western Shelter Tent with HVAC and Generator; and a Trailer to transport the tent and equipment in times of disaster. 6. Period of up to 30 minutes for informal comments allowing 3 minutes for each Presentation 7. Appointments Page 1 8. County Manager's report — Joseph Jeffries, Interim County Manager - December 2012 Veteran Affairs Activities Report - November 2012 Planning Services Report - 2013 -2014 CSBG Grant Application, Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action 9. Closed Session 10. New Business 11. Adjourn Page 2 Harnett COUNTY Agenda Item 3 www.harnett.org OATH OF OFFICE Interim County Manager I, Joseph Jeffries, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United States, and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office of Interim County Manager of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, and that I will not allow my actions as Interim County Manager to be influenced by personal or political friendships or obligations, so help me God. This 7th day of January, 2013. Joseph Jeffries Interim County Manager Subscribed before me this 7th day of January, 2013. Jim Burgin, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners strong roots ® new growth HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting December 17, 2012 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 17, 2012, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Staff present: Jim Burgin, Chairman Gary House, Vice Chairman Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner Joe Miller, Commissioner C. Gordon Springle, Commissioner Joseph Jeffries, Interim County Manager Tony Wilder, Deputy County Manager Dwight Snow, Staff Attorney Sylvia Blinson, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board Chairman Burgin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Vice Chairman House led the pledge of allegiance and invocation. Commissioners presented an incentive payment in the amount of $77, 327.84 to Old Castle Adams Product's Plant Manager Chuck Willoughby, Vice President of Finance Todd Ring, and Office Manager Penny Freeman. Chairman Burgin noted this was the third of five incentive payments to be made to Old Castle Adams Products as agreed upon by the County of Harnett. Chaiunan Burgin called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Interim County Manager Joseph Jeffries requested the addition the Harnett County Board of Education's request for permission to transfer $2.5 million from the Operating Fund Balance to the Capital Project Budget Fund to fund several health, safety and welfare capital projects. Mr. Jeffries also requested the addition for Authorization for County Manager and Finance Officer to pursue preliminary discussions with the Local Government Commission regarding a potential refunding of County water and sewer District bonds. Vice Chairman House moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill asked to remove from the consent agenda for discussion purposes the Sheriff's Offices request to reclassify four positions. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the items on the revised consent agenda. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion and the Board unanimously approved the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes: December 3, 2012 Regular Meeting December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 7 2. Budget Amendments: 155 Public Utilities Department, PU0704 Ft Bragg W &WW Code 568- 9100 - 431.43 -16 Maintenance and repair 568- 9100 - 431.45 -80 Contingency 182 Health Department, Division of Aging Code 110- 7510- 441.32 -10 Recognition 110- 0000 - 353.75 -01 RSVP Donations 110- 0000 - 353.77 -01 United Way 183 Health Department, Division of Aging Code 110- 7501- 441.41 -11 Telephone and Postage 110 -7501- 441.58 -14 Travel 110 - 7501- 441.60 -33 Materials and Supplies 110 -0000- 334.75 -03 Medicare SHIIP Grant 184 Health Department, Division of Aging Code 110- 0000 - 353.75 -02 Aging Donations Fans 110- 0000 - 353.75 -03 Aging Donations 110 - 0000 - 353.21 -00 Donations 185 Health Department, Division of Aging Code 110- 7552- 441.32 -10 Recognition 110- 0000 - 353.75 -52 Donations Elderly Nutrition 186 Sheriff s Department Code 110 -5100- 420.74 -74 Capital Outlay 110- 0000 - 356.30 -00 Insurance Claims 187 Board of Elections Code 110- 4300 - 410.12 -01 Salaries and wages of precinct officials 110 - 4300 - 410.55 -12 Printing and Binding 110- 4300 - 410.30 -04 Professional Services 188 Airport Runway Reimbursement CP 1003 Code 397 - 8360 - 465.45 -30 Construction 397 - 8360- 465.45 -01 Engineering 397 - 8360 - 465.46 -07 Administration 189 Sheriff's Department Code 110 -5100- 420.74 -74 Capital Outlay 110- 0000 - 356.30 -00 Insurance Claims 190 IT Department Code 110- 4900 - 410.74 -74 Capital Outlay - Equipment 110- 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated 20,000 increase 20,000 decrease 310 increase 200 increase 110 increase 82 increase 440 increase 322 increase 844 increase 400 increase 300 increase 700 decrease 600 increase 600 increase 13,114 increase 13,114 increase 14,000 increase 9,000 decrease 5,000 decrease 6,540 increase 7,200 decrease 660 increase 500 increase 500 increase $94,844 increase $94,844 increase December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 7 3. Tax refunds, rebates and releases (Attachment 1) 4. IT requested approval to use the sole source purchasing option to upgrade Laserfiche to include 750 full users licenses in order to move toward a paperless work environment for all Harnett County departments for a total of $98,844. Laserfiche Rio will become the enterprise content manager system that will include a workflow system, built —in auditing, unlimited Laserfiche content servers, thin client interface, DoD 5015 - certified records management and read -only public web portals with unlimited public licensing. A portion of the software maintenance costs will be deferred until August 2013 in the amount of $81,183. 5. Health Department requested approval of increase of funding for $1988 in the Home and Community Care Block Grant through Mid - Carolina Area Agency on Aging 6. Library requested permission to donate withdrawn books to be sold along with donations to the Friends of the Harnett County Public Library. The Friends of the Harnett County Public Library provides funds for programming and assists the library with funding and volunteers. 7. Emergency Services requested permission to purchase four additional Zoll cardiac monitors and use sole source purchasing option due to all other cardiac monitors being Zolls. The funding for these cardiac monitors was approved in the current budget with the ambulances. 8. Adoption of 2013 Schedule of Meetings of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners 9. Human Resources, on behalf of the Planning Department, requested approval for Mark Locklear to be appointed as Interim Director of the Planning Department with a 10% increase while Joseph Jeffries is acting as the Interim County Manager. 10. Harnett County Board of Education requested permission to transfer $2.5 million from their Operating Fund Balance to the Capital Project Budget Fund to fund several health, safety and welfare capital projects. 11. Authorization for County Manager and Finance Officer, with advice from the County Attorney, the County's financial advisor and the County's bond counsel, to pursue preliminary discussions with the Local Government Commission, underwriters and others in connection with a potential refunding of County water and sewer District bonds to achieve debt service savings. Chairman Burgin opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. - Carnell Robinson of 904 N. Layton Street in Dunn said he was disturbed that the chairman of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners had requested the county attorney to look at the possibility of "bailing out" of Section 5 Preclearance Requirements December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 7 of Voting Rights Act. Mr. Robinson said without this requirement blacks nor minorities would be able to win elections to the Board of Elections or Board of Commissioners. - Barbara McKoy of 304 East Northington Street in Lillington, who spoke on behalf of several minority groups, also addressed this issue. Mrs. McKoy said they were opposed to any bail -out but do not have any issues with commissioners realigning the districts with the Board of Education members. Chairman Burgin clarified he was looking at the lawsuit itself against the County and his request had nothing to do with race. Chairman Burgin said he thought we were beyond this but if not he would retract his request. - Susan Ware of 393 Ponderosa Trail in Carolina Seasons in Cameron told commissioners that residents of Western Harnett County count and make a difference. She spoke about the growth in the area and said new and old residents communicate about issues as well as sharing the common goal of fighting a potential landfill from potentially ruining their homes and investments in this area. - Katherine Schoenlein of 47 Sunrise Court in Carolina Seasons in Cameron commented on the beautiful industrial park developed in Western Harnett and asked what citizens could do to make Western Harnett come alive. Commissioner Miller noted one of the problem with the industrial park in Western Harnett is its distance to any major thoroughfare but said hopefully with the new bypass the site would be more accessible and attractive to businesses and manufactures. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the appointments listed below. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. ANGIER PLANNING BOARD — ETJ MEMBERS Lee Marshall of 8051 NC Hwy 210 West in Angier (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was reappointed for an additional 2 year term expiring December 31, 2014. Kenneth Edwards of 7363 NC 210 North in Angier (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was reappointed for an additional 2 year term expiring December 31, 2014. HARNETT COUNTY PLANNING BOARD Kathy Wood (nominated by Commissioner Hill) was reappointed to serve on this Board for a term of 3 years expiring on December 31, 2015 HARNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Cindy Ramsey (nominated by Commissioner House) was appointed to represent Anderson Creek on this Board for a term of 3 years expiring on December 31, 2015. The Sheriffs Office requested approval to reclassify the following positions with no new funds being requested this budget year: 1) Sole 911 -call taker position (pay grade 61) reclassified to a Telecommunicator - EMD position (pay grade 64), 2) Detention position of Office Assistant (pay grade 59) to Administrative Assistant (pay grade 63), and 3) Two Office Aide positions (pay grade 51) to Data Entry positions (pay grade 55). Chairman Burgin said he had talked with the Sheriff regarding this request and the Sheriff confirmed the most these reclassifications would increase his budget request in the coming year; if at all, would be $15,800. Commissioner Hill December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 7 asked that the request wait until the new fiscal year when commissioners would consider budget requests. Commissioner Hill said Sheriff Rollins never comes to explain anything to them yet just makes requests and expects commissioners to approve the requests. Commissioner Hill said she has never received information requested from the Sheriff's Office regarding minorities. Commissioners Burgin and House, along with County Attorney Dwight Snow, reminded the group that the Sheriff had presented the minority information and more to the commissioners earlier in the year. Commissioner Hill asked again that the request be held until the Board could discuss it with Sheriff Rollins. Vice Chairman House moved to approve the request as presented. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion. Commissioner Miller confirmed that the Sheriffs Office has the money in their current budget to make these changes and the most it might increase their request in 2013/2014 would be $15,880. The motion passed 4 to 1 with Commissioner Hill opposing. Michael Juby, Bond Counsel with Parker Poe, presented for approval the Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of Special Obligation Bonds of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, and a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, Providing for the Issuance of its Special Obligation Bond, Series 2013 in order to finance certain improvements to the Dunn -Erwin landfill. Mr. Juby said the bond order creates the lien on the pledged funds, which in this case are the household user fee previously identified, and the bond resolution actually sets forth the loan terms for this loan. He noted the bond order allows for the county to come back and issue a new series of bonds under the same bond order if the County so chooses and certain covenants are met. Mr. Juby also said the County can always come back, if they needs additional solid waste improvements, and expand the definition of these pledged funds. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the Bond Order and Resolution as presented. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. (Attachment 2) Dionne White, Transit Service Manager, petitioned the Board for a public hearing on the proposed 2014 Harnett County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Staff also requested consideration and adoption of the resolutions for Community Transportation Program and Human Service Agency Transportation which will allow Harnett County to enter into agreements with the North Carolina Department of Transportation: Providing the necessary assurances, certifications and local match for Fiscal Year 2014. Ms. White reported $54,667 was the total local share for the total project of $437,108. Chairman Burgin said he hoped the program would consider purchasing more efficient vehicles as he has seen a number of the HARTS vehicles out that seem to be underutilized. Ms. White responded that the new vehicles being purchased are 12 passenger vans along with one minivan. Commissioner Hill confirmed that the state pays for these vehicles. Ms. White reported that they were also getting cameras installed on the vans soon which would enable her to regulate services. Chairman Burgin called to order a public hearing on the matter and opened the meeting for comments from the public. Carnell Robinson of Dunn said he believes that HARTS provides excellent service which is an essential service in this county and is appreciated. Commissioner Miller asked to be educated about this program and who they serve. Ms. White explained they provide transportation for Medicaid clients through the Department of Social Services for medical appointments only. Through the Council of Aging they provide transportation for those December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5 of 7 that don't qualify for Medicaid but have Medicare. Ms. White said if a citizen doesn't quality for either of those they can call in through the "dial -a -ride" program which depends available seating and if a van is already planned to be in that area. A 48 hour notice is required to book a ride and Ms. White stressed they are not a taxi cab service. She also noted that they provide transportation for students attending CCCC. Mrs. White said their staff does not and can not assist clients only transport them. Seeing no else one move, Chairman Burgin closed the public hearing. Commissioner House moved to approve the resolutions for Community Transportation Program and Human Service Agency Transportation. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. (Attachment 3 & 4) Vice Chairman Gary House requested nominees to serve on the Employee Benefits Committee. He also asked that Deputy County Manager Tony Wilder and Health Director John Rouse serve on the Committee. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the following nominations: - Susan Dupree, Social Services (nominated by Vice Chairman House) - Jenny Harrop, GIS, Tax /IT (nominated by Commissioner Springle - Tracy Tant, Public Utilities (nominated by Commissioner Miller) - Barbara McKoy (nominated by Commissioner Hill) Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Springle updated the Board on a recent meeting he, Mr. Jeffries and Human Resources Director John Rankin had with Blue Cross and Blue Shield representatives about health insurance program and what can be done to improve the County's benefits. He noted the expanded prescription drug list expected to be effective January 1st is still being processed. Mr. Springle said BC /BS is willing to sit down with the County and see what we can do better but there are a couple of things that he feels is extremely important for people to understand. He said the county needs to do long range planning regarding insurance benefits due to the increased costs. Mr. Jeffries said the standard PPO is a very expensive option to offer. He noted the BC /BS Blue Select plan would become available in January and might be an alternative to the HSA plan. Blue Select reduces the number of doctors you can use but qualifies the doctors. He clarified that an outside agency rates the doctors in the program and that BC /BS does not rate them. Mr. Jeffries said he hoped to have a more detailed discussion regarding this information in a future work session. Mr. Jeffries presented the following reports: - November 2012 Landfill Billing - November 2012 Veteran Affairs Activities The Board discussed representation at the upcoming NCACC Legislative Goals Conference. Chairman Burgin said he would like for as many to attend as possible. Commissioner Springle nominated Commissioner Burgin to serve as the voting delegate on behalf of Harnett County at the upcoming Legislative Goals Conference January 24 -25 at the Sheraton Imperial, RTP. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board go into closed session to 1) consider and give instructions to the County's legal counsel concerning the handling of certain legal claims December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 7 including the following case: "County of Harnett vs. Randy Rogers and Gary House" Harnett County File No. 12 CVS 890, and 2) discuss certain personnel matters. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143- 318.11(a)(3) &(6). Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board come out of closed. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Vice Chairman House asked Mr. Snow if he had worked on whistle blower policy. Mrs. Snow reported that he and Staff Attorney Slusser were researching this request and communicating with other municipalities. Chairman Burgin called for any new business. Chairman Burgin moved that closed sessions start being recorded with the recording being treated the same as the closed session minutes. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Chairman Burgin discussed the lawsuit "County of Harnett verses Randy Rogers and Gary House" He moved to dismiss the lawsuit against Commissioner Gary House without prejudice. Commissioner Springle seconded the motion. Mr. Snow clarified dismissal without prejudice meant the lawsuit against Mr. House could be refiled within one year of the dismissal date if evidence should arise implicating any wrong doing by Commissioner. Mr. Snow advised recusal on voting on the motion if there was a direct conflict as a commissioner being name as a defendant in the lawsuit. Vice Chairman House said he was advised by council that he has a duty to vote on this issue. During discussions, Commissioners Hill, Springle and Miller said they preferred that Vice Chairman House not vote on this issue. Mr. Snow read Rule 21 " Duty to Vote" from the Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedures which stated a member wishing to be excused from voting shall so inform the Chairman, who shall take a vote of the remaining members. Commissioner Springle said he would withdraw his second to the motion if Commissioner House insisted on voting on this motion. Commissioner House finally asked to recuse himself from this vote. Commissioner Springle moved to accept recusal which was second by Commissioner Miller and passed 4 to 0. Chairman Burgin restated the motion to dismiss the lawsuit against Commissioner Gary House without prejudice. Commissioner Springle's second to the motion remained. The motion failed 2 to 2. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 pm. Jim Burgin, Chairman Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk December 17, 2012 Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 7 of 7 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013; Section 1. To amend the General Fund, Aging Department, the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE 110- 7600 - 441.33 -45 Contracted Services $ 7,475.00 AMOUNT DECREASE REVENUE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER _ DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE $ 7,475.00 DECREASE 110 - 0000 - 331.76 -13 Child Health -State EXPLANATION: APPROVALS: 9l Department Head (date) To budget additional State funds received. These funds will be used to provide contract Physician /Physician Extender coverage in the Child Health Clinic in order to assist with providing primary care to clients. 1~ iy,Y .�_ .�, u/' /2/),/1 Fin ce Officer (Date)/ !g !L o ty Manager (Date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk of the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day of ,2012 Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board Jim Burgin, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013: Section 1. To amend the Youth Services, the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 110-7930-441.11-05 Salary and Wages Overtime $ 149.00 $ 4,610.00 110-7930-441.12-00 Salary and Wages Part -Time 2851 $ 1,437.00 _110-7930-441.32-38 Restitution Services $ 3,642.00 110-7930-441.35-06 Program Paid $ 4,1 13.00 REVENUE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriated $ 4,610.00 110-0000-354.12-00 JCPC Grant 2851 EXPLANATION: To adjust budget to actual State Budget for the JCPC Restitution Program FY1213. APPROVALS: Q ,oOn t -\0 d (date) bjA- nce Of icer (date) Manager (4>")2.- Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted Margaret Regina Wheeler, Jim Burgin, Chairman lBi BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013: Section 1. To amend the IT Department, the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE 110 - 4900 - 410.12 -00 Salaries & Wages /Part-time $3,000 AMOUNT DECREASE 110 - 4900 - 410.64 -27 Property Tax $3,000 REVENUE CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE AMOUNT INCREASE AMOUNT DECREASE EXPLANATION: To cover part-time salaries for remainder of fiscal year. APPROVALS: Department Head (date) F nance Officer (date)/L "/F /L C nt nager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day of Margaret Regina Wheeler, , 2012. Jim Burgin, Chairman Clerk to the Board Harnett County Board of Commissioners ( 3 l BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013: follows: Section 1. To amend the Economic Development Department, the appropriations are to be changed as EXPENDITURE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE REVENUE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 110 - 0000 - 353.71 -03 Donations — Industry Appreciation $2,700 110 - 0000 - 399.00 -00 Fund Balance Appropriated $2,700 EXPLANATION: To budget donations received for Industry Appreciation. These funds will be used to support Industry Appreciation Day activities. APPROVALS: Department Head (date) /2t3// Z nance Officer (date) (Z- / I( -f2.. C' unty Manager ( ) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this Margaret Regina Wheeler Clerk to the Board day of Jim Burgin, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners 77L BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the County of Harnett, North Carolina, that the following amendment be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013: Section 1. To amend Capital Project Fund PU0704 Ft Bragg W &WW, Public Utilities Department, the appropriations are to be changed as follows: EXPENDITURE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE 568 - 9100 - 431 -46 -04 Sullivan Eastern Inc $3,223.00 568 - 9100 - 431 -45 -80 Legal and Admin $3,223.00 REVENUE AMOUNT AMOUNT CODE NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF CODE INCREASE DECREASE EXPLANATION: Water usage charged to Sullivan Eastern from Town of Spring Lake APPROVALS: //147',/,)? 12/0612 Department Head (date) Finance Officer (date) County Manager (date) Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Board, and to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. Adopted this day of , 2012. Margaret Regina Wheeler, Jim Burgin, Chairman Clerk to the Board Harnett County Board of Commissioners N7L Agenda Item Board Report Date : 01/07/2013 TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES Approved By : 1 JACKSON, ttEARL D JACKSON, LOUISE 939 W THORNTON RD DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000 2 MCLEOD, SHANNON 74 WILD WINDS DR COATS NC 275210000 COATS NC, 27521 - 0000 3 TUTOR, H W TUTOR, VIRGINIA 1830 OAKRIDGE DUNCAN RD FUQUAY VARINA NC, 27526 - 0000 4 WILSEY, LISA G 105 GREENWICH COURT DUNN NC, 28334 - 0000 WM. A. 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A. TONY WILDER Revenue Administrator CC: WM. A. TONY WILDER 0001677960- 2012- 2012- 000000 0001302007 - 2012 -2012- 000000 0001980756 - 2012 -2012- 000000 0000056009- 2012 -2012- 000000 0000029662- 2012- 2012- 000000 0001967709- 2012- 2012- 000000 0000036340- 2012- 2012- 000000 0001285832- 2012- 2012- 000000 City 0.00 County 80.26 City 0.00 County 131.70 City 0.00 County 113.60 City 0.00 County 181.83 City 0.00 County 275.80 City 0.00 County 75.15 City 0.00 County 80.32 City 0.00 County 38.80 City Total County Total Total to be Refunded Military 80.26 Refund Exemption Value Decrease 131.70 Refund Military 113.60 Refund Exemption 181.83 Refund 275.80 Refund 75.15 Refund 73.66 Refund 38.80 Refund 86.44 3,496.24 3,582.68 Value Decrease Value Decrease Value Decrease Value Decrease Military Exemption RESOLUTION Agenda Item 5---0 BE IT RESOLVED that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners does hereby, by proper execution of this document, requests that the North Carolina Department of Transportation add to the State's Secondary Road System the below listed street. Forest Trails Subdivision Kinsman Court (SR 2276 Ext.) Duly adopted this 7th day of January, 2013. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Jim Burgin, Chairman ATTEST: Margaret Regina Wheeler Clerk to the Board strong roots • new growth STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BEVERLY GOVERNOR PERDUE EUGENE A. CONTI, JR. SECRETARY December 19, 2012 Division Six - District Two Harnett County Mr. Jim Burgin, Chairman Harnett County Board of Commissioners Post Office Box 759 Lillington, North Carolina 27546 Subject: Secondary Road Addition Dear Mr. Burgin: This is reference to a petition submitted to this office requesting street(s) in Harnett County be placed on the State's Secondary Road System. Please be advised that these street(s) have been investigated and our findings are that the below listed street(s) are eligible for addition to the State System. Forest Trails Subdivision Kinsman Court (SR 2276 Ext.) It is our recommendation that the above named street(s) be placed on the State's Secondary Road System. If you and your Board concur in our recommendation, please submit a resolution to this office. Sincerely, David Plummer Transportation Tech. IV P.O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, N.C. 28302 Voice: 910.486.1496 Fax: 910.437.2529 Agenda Item Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: January 7, 2013 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: NC Housing Finance Agency's 2013 Single Family Rehabilitation (SFR13) and Urgent Repair Grant (URP13) Applications Request REQUESTED BY: Mark Locklear, Interim Director, Planning Services REQUEST: Community Development Administrator requests the Board of Commissioners consider and approve the departments efforts to apply for SFR13 & URP13 funding and endorse allowing The Wooten Company, Inc to apply on the County's behalf at $0 cost to County. If successful on SFR13, the intial funding is for $170,000 with the option of receiving additional funding through first -come first- served SFR 'loan pool.' SFR funds are targeted to owner - occupied units, occupied by households with elderly and /or disabled household members. Households must be below 80% of the area median income. URP 13 funding ($75,000) provides up to $6,000 for emergency repairs, targeting households incomes cannot exceed 50% of median income. There is a $50 application fee for each grant application; no matching fund required. COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: C:\Documents and Settings \gwheeler \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files\ Content. Outlook\X5535JMM \agendaform2013 SFR UPR 2013.docx 1 of 1 Page Gina Wheeler From: Barry Blevins Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 11:30 AM To: Mark Locklear; Cathy Gardner Cc: Donna Johnson; Gina Wheeler Subject: agenda request SFR13 & URP13 appliation request Attachments: agendaform2013 SFR & UPR 2013.docx Mark, As you and I discussed earlier, attached is the agenda request requesting BoC endorsement of CD efforts to apply for Single Family Rehab and Urgent Repair funding. After soliciting three consultants to apply on the County's behalf —only the Wooten Company, Inc. answered the call. So the agenda request also requests Wooten endorsement —there is $0 fee paid to the Wooten Company, Inc. for their application efforts. But there will be an application fee of $50 for each application that the department will have to encumber. 1 suggest we initiate purchase orders for both since SFR application is due 25 January 2013. Barry A. Blevins Harnett County Airport Administrator Community Development and Central Permitting Administrator PO Box 65 Lillington, NC 27546 910.814.6430 1 Agenda Item s F Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: January 7, 2013 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Change Order for Sullivan Eastern, Inc. REQUESTED BY: Steve Ward, HCDPU REQUEST: This is a formal request for the Board to approve an increasing change order in the amount of $3,222.14 for Sullivan Eastern, Inc. This change is to reimburse the contractor for water usage from the Town of Spring Lake for construction testing at Fort Bragg. The change order is attached for your review. Please place this item on the consent agenda at the next available meeting. COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: C:\Documents and Settings \gwheeler \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \Content.Outlook\X5535JMM \Sullivan Eastern CO Agenda Request 12- 27- 12.doc Page 1 of 1 USDA -FmHA Form FMHA 1924 -7 (Rev. 2/87) CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER CONTRACTOR FOR Harnett County Wastewater Service to Fort Bragg - Contract 2 Sections 1 and 2 OWNER Harnett County Department of Public Utilities FORM APPROVED OMB NO. 0575 -0042 ORDER NO. 3 DATE 11/20/2012 STATE North Carolina COUNTY _I Harnett Sullivan Eastern, Inc. Contractor You are hereby requested to comply with the following changes from the contracr plans and specifications: Description of Changes (Supplemental Plans and Specifications Attached) 1 Charges by the Town of Spring Lake for Water DECREASE in Contract Price INCREASE in Contract Price $3,222.14 TOTALS NET CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE JUSTIFICATION 1. The Town of Spring Lake charged for water usage. Total change Is approximately 0.1% of bid price. $3,222.14 $3 222.14 The Contract amount, $4,077,233.40 will be Increased by the sum of: The Contract Total Including this and previous Change Orders Will Be: The Contract Period Provided for Completion Will Be Unchanged: The document will become a supplement to the contract and all < ,visions �,, apply hereto. Requested Recommended ". Accepted er's Owner Dollars Dollars $3,222.14 $4.080,455.54 Days Contra< Date Date 4 s'�7 to `lam This information will be used as a record of any changes to the original construction contract. THIS INSTRUMENT HAS BEE PREAUD'TE 'N T-477.: ',IANN_ R REC�u�n�u BY THE 1_0C`,_ �C'.'L= MEN BUDGET AN lGA ;h rC.ACT TOWN OF SPRING LAKE 300 RUTH STREET PO BOX 617 SPRING LAKE NC 28390 -0617 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 029000120 ;SEEC E f'OI:2AESS 3 CONSTRUCTION METER #3 06/28/12 *** FINAL BILL” *” 05/10/12 06/07/12 ( 1[ti 1( 11„t flf( fit( lit 1, tf„( f[ ti[[I,[,,,(ft[t „tf,tt((tt „t�([, ** *AUTO* *MIXED AADC 280 3655 T12:12 INC. SULLIVAN EASTERN 3874 S ALSTON AVE STE 103 DURHAM NC 27713 -1883 -� e4 JFt %E&r RE x)1 1425171 959000 47'060 St SCRIP -116N ANOINT NT BALANCE FORWARD 25.00 ER - CONSTRUCTION SIT APPLIED dk 3057.37 - 200.00 OCS WILL BE OBSERVING THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY. IF THIS IS YOUR NORMAL PICKUP DAY, YOUR RECYCLING CONTAINER WILL BE PICKED UP ON JULY 57H, 2012. INC. SULLIVAN EASTERN 3874 S ALSTON AVE STE 103 DURHAM NC 27713 -1883 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO; • TOTAL ACCOUNT BALANCE PREVIOUS BALANCE LATE FEE /PENALTY -25.00 0.00 DETACH HERE AND RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR REMITTANCE 392 Feb0E06282011 . 392 Feb06 06282011 06-0HT1T31l iegP ;., . ? :; :,` ' ' " '' ;' "c'' Ei, sAti.e.,SS 38877 3 CONSTRUCTION METER #3 �..y .:, IIA31'Fli � 2� ssATE7�',I 06/07/12 #}axe „ :°- ......., 06/28/12 05/10/12 000028 t nt st, Iit►,t[,(t[t, tt il[ f(t htt t[([tfftt,t,tf((tt,uft„(tflft[E TOWN OF SPRING LAKE WATER ADMINISTRATION DIVISION PO BOX 617 SPRING LAKE NC 28390 -0617 029000120 W\ OF SPRING LAKE 3 R ' H STREET P• BO 617 SP 'LNG F AKE NC 28390 -0617 RET,'RN '4ERVICE REQUESTED 029000120 38877 uATF.FROI #3 II�Il11P�1����11" III, 111,,,,, I�11>)i'liLlll„1il„!'�'�II'I��1 ** *AUTO* *MIXED AADC 280 3658 T20:20 INC. SULLIVAN EASTERN 3874 S ALSTON AVE STE 103 DURHAM NC 27713 -1883 TAKER umBER 1425171 PASS 05/29/12 04/13/12 05/10/12 10000271 UNITS DESc tIP3!c N BALANCE FORWARD 890000 AU°UNT — 50.00 ER — CONSTRUCTION 439.77 HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY SUMMER! TOWN OF SPRING LAKE WATER QUALITY REPORT ENCLOSED. INC. SULLIVAN EASTERN 3874 S ALSTON AVE STE 103 DURHAM NC 27713 -1883 MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO TOTAL ACCOUNT BALANCE ( 389.7 —50.00 0.00 PREVIOUS BALANCE LATE FEE /PENALTY TOTAL 'D DETACH HERE AND RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR REMITTANCE IS 3. "7'7 352 Fe305 05232011 302 Feb06 06262011 Ac.90uNTl,Eliik8ER 5£R1:(f AO.O: 38877 3 CONSTRUCTION METER #3 lagp.10;kTE >3A EFt;[yd .. .; pA2'?p . 05/10/12 ki, 000027 05/29/12 04/13/12 X11111111111.11,11( 1111111' 111 '111111,1.11,,,,111 „1111Ihp.11 TOWN OF SPRING LAKE WATER ADMINISTRATION DIVISION PO BOX 617 SPRING LAKE NC 28390 -0617 06/10/12 389.77 06/18/12 414.77 029000120 Agenda Item J " �T Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: Tct v, q v. y 7, a 013 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Recommendation for Transfer Switches REQUESTED BY: Larry Smith, Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator REQUEST: Bids for generator transfer switches were received on December 12, 2012 as part of the Emergency Management Generator Switch Project Grant. This Grant project will be used to account for activities related to the Domestic Preparedness Region 6 (11 Counties). The North Carolina State of Emergency Management has established 9 regions throughout the state which includes all first responders (fire, rescue, health, public utilities and law enforcement) who will be activated during emergencies. This project will establish primary sheltering points and multiple 100 Kw mobile generator packages throughout the region and will install generator transfer switches on critical facilities located throughout the County. This will allow Emergency Management to continue County business and shelter support during contingencies. The following bids were submitted: 1. Atlantic Power Solutions 2. Gregory Poole Power Systems 3. Sure -Gen, Inc. Bids were received by Renea Warren -Ford, Purchasing Agent and Larry Smith, Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator. It is the recommendation that the bid be awarded to Atlantic Power Solutions at the cost of $98,815.50. COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION: m CD 0 0 0 rn0 0 0 0 7 CD 0 0 cQ 3 ro 3 SD m .' 0 v cn' r,. ro Weatherproof 400amp,600vac,3 -phase Manual Transfer Switch Atlantic Power Solutions Gregory Pool Power Systems Sure -Gen, Inc. Breedlove Electric Inc. Agenda Item 5- H Board Meeting Agenda Item MEETING DATE: January 7, 2013 TO: HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUBJECT: Authorization to submit an application for the FY2012 ASPR Grant (Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response) administered through the WakeMed Trauma CapRac (Capital Regional Advisory Committee). REQUESTED BY: Gary Pope, Emergency Services Director REQUEST: We would like to request authorization to submit for approval an application for the FY2012 ASPR Grant administered through the WakeMed Trauma CapRac in the amount of $84,000.00. These funds will be used to purchase a Western Shelter Tent with HVAC and Generator; and a Trailer to transport the tent and equipment. These items will be used in times of disaster. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (formerly the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness) was created under the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act in the wake of Katrina to lead the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters. ASPR focuses on preparedness planning and response; building federal emergency medical operational capabilities; countermeasures research, advance development, and procurement; and grants to strengthen the capabilities of hospitals and health care systems in public health emergencies and medical disasters. The office provides federal support, including medical professionals through ASPR's National Disaster Medical System, to augment state and local capabilities during an emergency or disaster. This grant will be a reimbursable grant. No County matching funds required. S: \Admin \BILLS 2012 -2013 \GRANT - FY2012 ASPR GRANT \agendaform2013 (FY2012 ASPR Grant).doc 1 of2 Page Key Components of the FY 12 Grant • Regional projects are a must: It must benefit the entire region, or a significant part of the region. • New Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities were released for 2012 o ti)://v,-c,/,',-.).)11c.gov/prpin-c.:(Iness /pl nrtin hp1i/`pag, si ti :'1' i it Laspx o Must meet ALL capabilities within 5 years o Categories ▪ Healthcare System Preparedness Healthcare System Recovery • Emergency Operations Coordination • Fatality Management • Information Sharing • Medical Surge • Responder Health and Safety • Volunteer Management • Must justify the project need. Examples of justification include After Action Report, Hazard Vulnerability Analysis, gap analysis or best practice. • Can be multi year. Describe what needs to be done each year and an estimate of costs per year • Must meet deadline on subcontract • TIMELINES o June 19: All grant projects submitted to Janis Brown o June 22: Projects presented to the DPC Project Work Group. DPC PWG meeting to be held that day at gam at the Garner Warehouse. All members with a prospective project are encouraged to attend in person. o Week of June 23 -July 8 Email discussion o July 9 Final vote on projects via SurveyMonkey Agenda Item 7 January 7, 2013 APPOINTMENTS NEEDED DANGEROUS DOG COMMITTEE We have a vacancy on this committee that will need to be filled by an attorney in the county. This vacancy was posted in the Dunn Daily Record on February 24, 2012. HARNETT COUNTY EMPLOYEE HEALTH COMMITTEE - Marie Haire, nominated by Chairman Burgin - Avis Smith, nominated by Cormnissioner Hill TOWN OF COATS PLANNING BOARI) ETJ MEMBERS Town of Coats Manager Kenneth Cole recommends appointment of the following ETJ members for 3 year terms on the Town of Coats Planning Board: - Ed Lauder, 720 Delma Grimes Road, Coats, NC 27521 - Max Matthews, Jr., 1778 Clayhole Road, Coats, NC 27521 HARNETT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES We have a vacancy for an at-large member on this board. HARNETT NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE We need members on this committee. Members do receive mileage reimbursement as claimed. HISTORIC PROPERTIES COMMISSION We currently have a vacancy for a regular member in District 5. MID-CAROLINA AGING ADVISORY COMMITTEE We have three vacancies on this committee. Members do receive mileage reimbursement as claimed. Page 1 - Appointments January 2013 Boards on which Commissioners Serve (McNeill) CCCC Harnett County Campus Advisory Committee CCCC Board of Trustees Architectural Committee Base Realignment and Closure Commissioner (BRAC) Transportation Advisory Committee (FAMPO) Hill Department of Social Services Board One on One Advisory Board Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Library Board Transportation Advisory Board Work First Planning Committee (Andrews) Cape Fear River Assembly Board Mid- Carolina Council of Governments Board of Health Southeastern Economic Development Commission Jail Study Committee Good Hope Hospital Board HFTC House Airport Committee Library Board Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action Board of Directors Sandhills Center for Mental Health DDSHS Averasboro Township Tourism Development Authority (commissioner representing that district) Burgin Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee Mid - Carolina Aging Advisory Committee Work First Planning Committee Industrial Facilities/Pollution Control Financing Authority Harnett County Criminal Justice Partnership Board Juvenile Crime Prevention Council MANAGEMENT Town Manager, Kenneth C. Cole Town Attorney, Alton Bain Chief of Police, Mathew Hall Public Works Director, Gary Denton Town Clerk, Karen Wooten Recreation Director, Mike Collins GOVERNING BOARD Mayor Walter Weeks Mayor Pro Tern Dr. Linda Robinson Commissioner JC Allen Commissioner Jerry Beasley Commissioner Allen Mosby Commissioner Don Pleasant January 2, 2013 Mr. Joseph Jeffries, Interim County Manager 102 East Front Street Lillington, NC 27546 Ref: Planning Board Vacancies Coats, N.C. Dear Mr. Jeffries, The Town of Coats currently has two vacancies on our Planning Board serving as ETJ members. Section 32.41- A of the Town Ordinances states that two members shall be citizens of the county who reside outside the town but within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town and be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the County. Both vacancies are three year terms. The following names have been submitted for your consideration: Ed Lauder 720 Delma Grimes Road Coats, NC 27521 Max Mathews, Jr 1778 Clayhole Road Coats, NC 27521 If you have further questions, please contact me. Sincerely, enneth Cole Town Manager Post Office Box 675 • Coats, North Carolina 27521 (910) 897 -5183 voice • (910) 897 -2662 fax ce LL c‘ cc LL 0 LI_ 0 z 0 0 Ct cf) • < !It 2 CountylDistrict: snoeueliaosm s6ugapq pue suogeluaseid sujeuao eu!icueo t..R_JoN 183!PGIA1 asuo4aa jo luawpedeo scligsJelaps " pue uoneonp2 91479-2 - ?JAD uo!suad s,mopy\A " UOISUed S,11 al 91 eA 6 W-10d !OON - sleaddV 010 Eric Truesdale tt County Veterans Office uonesuedwoo ,„ rci-) pue ;uawdoienap-gc i7 q 0/A40 !AA 01 GwIl GoeociPeL140 11 JeAA ppoAA eaioN weulG!A _tem jpe d0/JO aucnidalai U0111.1/V\ 0 new-oisaxej N a) E ca z oleo PLANNING SERVICES REPORT NOVEMBER 2012 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Monthly Stains Report For Planning, inspections & Central Permitting Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Harnett COUNTY Wong mots twos pooth Table of Contents I. Revenue Breakdown Inspections: Inspection Revenue .3 Planning: Activity Report .4 Harnett Regional Jetport Activity .9 Planning Revenue 12 Cell Tower Revenue 13 Recreational Fees 14 A.M.P.1 15 Environmental Health: E-Health Revenue 16 Food & Lodging Revenue 17 Public Utilities: Public Utilities Revenue 18 Fire Marshall: Fire Marshall Revenue 19 II. Applications & Permits Permits: Permits Issued By Month 20 Valuations: Permit Valuations 21 III. Township Information: Recreational Fee 22 Lots 23 Applications 24 2 Inspection Revenue \ \ / 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ? CI 0 0 0 ci IN 0 0 k 0 CO 1 �\ / o 0 ° 0 0:$ LL # ! £ k k ! k k i k ( # Fes k 8 8 \ # ■ I k / ¥ ■ ■ ■ ■ o e.0,103 / 2 & o 0 0 0 0 0___ » > LL L LL LL LL U. 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By Month YTD Anderson Creek Approved 2 31 192 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Averasboro Approved 9 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Barbecue Approved 0 20 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Black River Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Buckhorn Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Duke Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Grove Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Hectors Creek Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold 0 Johnsonville Approved Reviewed & Placed On Hold Lillington Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold 0 Neills Creek Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold 0 Stewarts Creek Approved 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold 36 Upper Little River Approved 0 0 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Final Major Subdivision Totals 0 Monthly Number Of Subdivisions Number Of Lots Approved 31 Reviewed & Placed On Hold Year To Date Number Of Subdivisions 0 Number Of Lots Approved 248 Reviewed & Placed On Hold 1 Manufactured Home Park Inspections, 757 Harnett COUNTY 6 Monthly Minor Subdivisions Number Of Subdivisions Approved Year To Date 1 Number Of Subdivisions 5 Approved Monthly Year To Date Exempt Subdivisions Number Of Subdivisions 37 Approved 1 Number Of Subdivisions Approved 54 Number Of Lots Number Of Lots Number Of Lots Number Of Lots 18 74 Monthly Year To Date Flood Zone Permits Issued 84 Zoning Inspections Monthly Year To Date Monthly Manufactured Home Park License issued Number Of Parks Approved Year To Date Approved 37 167 2 Number Of Parks 31 Number Of Lots Number Of Lots 19 Monthly Year To Date Number Of Inspections Number of Inspections Monthly Rezoning Requests Type Of Request 1 P.B. Action 15 65 Industrial to O &I Year To Date Total Number Of Requests 1 Approved Approved Approved Approved C.C. Action P.B. Action 6 6 Approved Approved C.C. Action Tabled Tabled Text Amendments Monthly Year To Date 1 Monthly Year To Date Complaints 2 Complaints 30 Violations Resolved 2 Pending Resolved 0 23 Pending Commercial Site Plan Reviews Monthly Year To Date 7 Monthly Abandoned Mobile Home Project Initiative (A.M.P.I S.W.M.H. 1 S.W M.H. Contracts Removed Year To Date Contracts Removed D.W.M.H. 1 13 TOTALS D.W.M.H. 7 3 3 2 TOTALS 10 5 Harnett COUNTY th Special Project Activity November 2012 New • Mark Locklear, Manager of Planning Services was appointed by the Board of Commissioners to replace Joseph Jeffries as a voting member on the RLUAC Board of Directors. • Staff has completed a text amendment for Athletic Fields which was approved by Harnett County Board of Commissioners on November 19, 2012. • Harnett County Board of Adjustment has received orders from Superior Court to rehear the Drake Landing Case. This case is scheduled to be heard at the December 10, 2012 meeting. Ongoing • Staff is currently working on the 2nd draft of the Harnett County Noise Ordinance based on recommendations by the Harnett County Sherriff's Office. Staff will resubmit once complete for additional review. StaffReviewinj Commercial Site Plans for: 1. Veterinary Clinic (Western Harnett) 2. McDonald's (Western Harnett) 3. Highland Middle School (Western Harnett) (Approved) 4. Hanson Gravel Pit Expansion (Western Harnett) 5. Wine Shop (Western Harnett) 6. Wing Restaurant (Western Harnett) 7. Soccer Complex (Bakertown Road) 8. Auto Repair Shop (Buffalo Lake Road) 9. 11 Co- Location applications for Cell Towers Hold • Neill's Creek Land Use Plan. • Continued development of the Countywide Land Use Plan rewrite with Western Harnett Small Area Plan. • Development of the Problem Properties Task Force (No funding approved for FY:2013) Upcominz Harnett County Planning Board Meeting: Monday, December 3, 2012 Variance: Forest Ridge PUD: Applicant- Landowner: Odell A Smith Properties, LLC, Melody Lane (2,514 variance request). 7 Harnett couNTY 8 Applicant Request variance from UDO- Article VII, Section 2.10.Imaximum street length from 2,000' to 4,514'. RA -20R Zoning District, 205 acres, 343 unit's total Review — Propose to modify a previously approved PUD: Forest Ridge PUD: Owner of Record: Odell A Smith Properties, LLC, Applicant: 4D Site Solutions, Inc. 205 acres, Anderson Creek Township, Melody Ln., Hwy 87, 343 units, RA -20R & Conservation Zoning. Applicant request to eliminate a portion of the multi- family areas (118 total units) and replace with single family (78 lots). Lexington Plantation PUD, Developer: VOLA, LLC, 1,719 acres, 3,385 units, Anderson Creek Township, Centennial Pkwy (Hwy 87), RA -20R & Conservation Zoning Owner request 8.03 acres to be changed from multi - family (120 units) to single - family residences (23 lots). Harnett County Board Of Adjustment Meeting: Monday, December 10, 2012 Rehearing of Appeal: 1. BA- AP- 02 -11. Kent Jeffries and North Harnett Property Rights Association; Hector's Creek & Black River Townships, SR # 1441 (Chalybeate Springs Road). This case was denied by the Board of Adjustment on April 11, 2011. It was appealed to Superior Court and now has been remanded back to the Board of Adjustment by Judge Tanya T Wallace for the board to hear certain evidence of the appellants. Conditional Use: 2. BA- CU- 27 -12. Carolina Copperheads, Inc. / SUM Soccer Properties, Inc. Private Athletic Field in an RA -30 Zoning District; Pin # 0635 -83 -1271; Buckhorn Township; SR 1417 (Bakertown Road) Outside Regional Agencies RLUAC Meeting: November 15, 2012 At this month's RLUAC meeting there were several discussions. The people attending were briefed by Col. Jeffrey Sanborn, Garrison Commander on the "Annual Fort Bragg Construction Update." Kelly Bah, Sustainable Sandhills, Ryan Elting, TNC and Candace Williams, SALT gave updates on the "RLUAC Partner Organization." Also, the board considered to require all counties and cities near a military base give notice of Land -Use Planning changes to the Military Bases. Harnett COUNTY Harnett Regional Jetport Activity Report November 2012 Open Grants: Capital Project No. Description Expenditure Unencumbered Balance CP0901 Land Acquisition $ - $ 106,204.84 CP1004 Airport Overlay Zoning $ - $ 137,867.00 CP1206 Runway, Taxiway & Apron Design $ 8,190.00 $ 167,305.91 Update On -Going Projects: • FAA's 30 day open comments period for land in question completed on 30 Nov 2012. Administrator is waiting on release letter from FAA for final disposition. O Talbert & Bright completed preliminary design alternatives and opinion of probable cost for Runway, Taxiway & Apron Rehab project — may be additional costs dependent upon recommendation and acceptance by Division of Aviation. Airport Administrator and County Engineer will meet with representatives from Talbert & Bright and Division of Aviation for preliminary model approval and work schedules on November 15, 2012 • HRJ Leasing, LLC completed hangar CO issued in November. ® CCCC completed banner manufacture. (see Figure 1) Unscheduled Maintenance Activities: ® None noted. Operational Issues / Outcomes: • 100LL fuel tank corrosion control completed. (see Figure 2) ® HRJ hosted NCDOT/DOA infrastructure survey training. Expect business plan benchmarks as a result of State -wide surveys. Anticipated Needs /Problems / Opportunities: Lease renewal for two (2) hangar owners and one (2) special aviation service organizations. Hangar leases will require property reversion, as required by federal funding assurances and SASO leases will be required to pay annual fees of $900 — at least one SASO is requesting fee waiver due to economic downturn. ® FBO contract terminates June 2013 with option to renew annually. Several individuals have communicated their interest in future FBO operations. 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Steele Street Sanford, NC 27330 December 21, 2012 HARNETT COUNTY OFFICE Phone 910 - 814 -8360 Fax 910- 814 -8362 Post Office Box 40 745 Shawtown Rd., Suite A Lillington, NC 27546 -0040 Pursuant to Instruction 20 of the August 5, 1982 OEO Letter of Instruction and State Administrative Code entitled "Review of Local Agencies Program Year and Community Service Block Grant Anti - Poverty Plan by Public and County Commissioner's, we are pleased to submit this plan for your review. We would appreciate you signing and notarizing the attached form, that you have received the grant to go to the Commissioners and if there are comments please provide them to be included in the grant. If you need additional information, please don't hesitate to let us know. EMW/ Enclosure: Sincerely, E. Marie Watson Executive Director AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER UNITED WAY AGENCY JLHCA, Inc. OFFICE of,- ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Community Services Block Grant [CSBG] Documentation of Submission to County Commissioners Background: The North Carolina Administrative Code [10A NCAC 97C.0111 (b)(1)(A)1 requires that each CSBG grant recipient submit its Community Anti - Poverty Plan [grant application] to each County Commissioner Board that it serves. Instructions: This form is to be completed and notarized by the Clerk to the Board. Agency Name: Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. County Harnett Date of Application Submission: December 20, 2012 [Note: This application should be submitted to the County Commissioners at least thirty [30] days prior to application submission to the Office of Economic Opportunity [0E0]. The grant application is due OEO Friday, February 1, 2013.] Clerk to the Board should initial all items below. The agency submitted a complete grant application for Commissioner review. The Clerk to the Board will be responsible for assuring that the application is distributed to the Commissioners. Commissioners' comments provided those to the agency. (If applicable) ler to the Boar Witness /Notary Em, \ okk 1a -al —M Date i2 -mil —lZ Date z- 2Z -20r7 Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 38 of 50 North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services OFFICE of ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Application for Funding Project Period July 1, 2013 — June 30, 2014 Application Due Date: February 1, 2013 Applicant ------ - - - - -- Agency: Johnston -Lee- Harnett Community Action, Inc Federall.D. 560859623 DUNS Number: 153233663 Administrative Office Address: 1102 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 Mailing Address: Post Office Drawer 711, Smithfield, NC 27577 Telephone Number: 919 - 934 -2145 Board Chairperson: Mr. Robert Atkinson Board Chairperson's Address: (where communications should be sent) 4212 Massey -Holt Road, Princeton, NC 27569 Board Chairperson's Term of Office: 10/13/2012- 10/13/13 Executive Director: Mrs. E. Marie Watson Executive Director Email Address: jlhca @jlhcommunityaction.org Agency Fiscal Officer: Mrs. Lakisha Nichols Fiscal Officer Email Address: lanichols @jlhcommunityaction.orq CSBG Program Director: Mrs. Tina Ray CSBG Program Director Email Address: tinarray @jIhcommunityaction.org North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Office of Economic Opportunity Verna P. Best, Director 2420 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699 -2420 verna.best Adhhs.nc.gov http://www.ncdhhs.qov/oeo/ JLHCA, Inc Checklist to Submit a Complete Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Application Please put a check mark in the appropriate box to show that you have included the completed document with your application. Item Signed Application Certification (blue ink only) Signed Board Membership Roster (blue ink only) Board of Directors Officers and Committees Planning Process Narrative Included (I) or N/A ✓ Form 210 — Agency Strategy for Eliminating Poverty Form 212 — One Year Work Program Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation Plan Form 212A — CSBG Administrative Support Worksheet (if applicable) Form 225 — Agency Budget Information Form 225N- Budget Narrative Appendices (to be attached by the Applicant): • Organizational Chart • Job Description and Resume for the Agency's Executive Director • Job Description and Resume for the Agency's Chief Financial Officer • Job Descriptions for all CSBG employees • Affirmative Action Plan • Documentation of Public Hearings for Initial Planning Process: Copy of Public Notice(s) from Newspaper(s) Agenda of Public Meeting(s) Copy of Attendance Sheet(s) Minutes of Public Meeting(s) • Documentation for Notice of Intent to Apply: Copy of advertisement(s) • Documentation of Submission to County Commissioners: Certified document from county clerk Commissioners' comments or minutes (if applicable) • Cognizant- Approved Indirect Cost Agreement • Cost Allocation Plan • Verification of 501(C)(3) Status • State Grant Certification — No Overdue Tax Debts • Notarized Conflict of Interest Policy • Federal Certifications • Contracts Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 2 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013.14 Application for Funding Certification and Assurances Public Hearing on the Initial Plan We herein certify that a public hearing as required by 10A NCAC 97B .0402 Citizen Participation in the Application Process occurred on January 17th, 19th and 19th 2012 for the initial planning process for the agency's current project plan and the agency has maintained documentation to confirm the process of the public hearing. For multi- county providers, indicate the date and the county the hearing was held. Date 1/19/2012 1/17/2012 1/19/2012 County Johnston Lee Harnett Date County County Commissioners' Review We herein certify that the application for this project period was submitted to the Board of required County b Commissioners for review and comment on December 21, 201 as e q by 10A NCAC 97C .0111(A). For multi- county providers, indicate the county and date the application for funding was presented to the Board of County Commissioners as required by 10A NCAC 97C .0111(B). Date 12/21/2012 - 12/21/2012 12/21/2012 County Johnston Lee Harnett Date County Board of Directors Approval of the Application I hereby certify that the information contained in the attached application is true and the Board of Directors has reviewed and approved this application for the Community Services Block Grant Program. Date of Board Approval: December 13, 2012 Board Chairperson. G(% (S. t Finance Committee Chairperson: (Date) (Signature Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 3 of 45 \ • co Total Seats Per Agency Bylaws CD / / / \ ƒ CO CO CO CO % f ƒ 3 OD a CO CO c � 0 OD ƒ k 0 (1) G jk 0 E k \ E Tu ) 0 906B Lee St., Smithfield, NC 27577 0 403 Kennedy Circle, Benson, NC 27504 CO 0 0) CO 0 ƒ o G ƒ\ 0< 411 Frazier Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 / CS) / / \ O \ ms O < w / k P.P. Box 1436/128 N. 2nd Street, Smithfield, NC 27577 cu / / 3 / ƒ a CO / 6300 Gretna Green Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603 0 0 405 N.14P Street, Erwin, NC 28339 E 7 1406A S. Pollock Street, Selma, NC 27576 0 / & / CO q / / a CV n 0 CO y / % LO ••t- / CO / k 3 0 fa) 3§ gE /\ o 0EeE 33 co \ \ / 0 \ P.O. Box 643, Dunn, NC 26335 1016 Shawtown Rd., Lillington, NC27546 108 Carrie Dr., Clayton, NC 27520 714 Clifton Lane, Sanford, NC 27330 1615 Boone Trail Rd., Sanford, NC 27220 0 cn 0 a) 7 E 2 1.Robert W. Atkinson 2. Gary House 3. Ursela McLean 4.Dawn Winn -Burdo E 7 0 / / 6. Jim Womack N CO 0> N CO CO. O U) otS a) E 0 U_ E U V) CO d• O CO 0) O) CO 0 CI O 0) o 0) a) ca o •5 ra c c U a) E o E a 0) E a N as • 0 113 � C6 a O C O w ) U a) a) U N O u, Q. a) U C6 N O a C O 0 en N UtE a) Q U co ca c6 _c a) • N O O O U 4= Q `) C a) O U o O a) O C o [i 0) 0) E a) N O O 4) u) U a 0 0) O ) o_.= a) O) 4 O a '• c0 a a)) o O CO U a3 N 0 C j O— U cr) vi Q a) L C)- a) 0) E ca E U 'a u, O Q c a3 Fs O O a) a C � CE O m a) 0 O .0 O U E c) 4=- U C°.) O P- .(7/5 U "6 is a) 0 c 0 Board of Directors' Officers and Committees Note: All committees of the board should fairly reflect the identify the chairperson and other committee positions. Robert Atkinson Office bar d Executrve;,Committee Sector Represented Public Johnston Private Harnett Disadvanta.ed At -Larne Johnston Disadvantaged At -Lar. e Disadvanta.ed At -Lar •e Public Johnston Harnett Private Harnett Disadvanta'ed RoserPo.e Public Johnston Johnston Disadvanta•ed Disadvanta•ed Johnston Committee Name. Personnel Committee , Jer Lemmond Louise Sewell David Barber Private Public Johnston Harnett Private Disadvanta ed Johnston Comm�ttee,Name Plannrn -Rev. Frank Ta for Jo ce Holloman Lar Oldham mmitte Disadvantaged Disadvanta.ed Public Harnett Johnston Private Harnett Johnston Johnston Johnston CommitteeName Parliament arm i Johnston *To be completed by agencies serving multiple counties. ROMA Goals 1, 3 and 5 Low income People Become More Self- Sufficient; Low income People Own a Stake in their Community; Agencies increase their ca,acit to achieve results 1. Explain in detail how each of the following was involved in the planning and development of this strategic plan. Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013-14 Application for Funding Planning Process Narrative DHHS Excels -Goal 2 Expand understanding and use of information to enhance the health and safety of North Carolinians a. The Poor: • The CSBG STARS Program will have Policy Advisory Council in all three counties according to the following design: • Five low- income participants either participants or persons in the community that can represent low- income people because of theft involvement with them and their understanding of their problems. • Six representatives selected from the following agencies: Department of Social Services, NC Cooperative Extension Program, Community College, Public Library, Legal Services, Employment Security Commission and Job Link.etc. • The STARS (Successfully Transitioning to Achieve Real Self- Sufficiency Policy Advisory Council's) in each county will meet at least once per quarter in conjunction with the agency's preparation of 0E0 Form 240 Report to review program performance to date and to suggest adjustments in the program geared at achieving more effective services. They also share pertinent information from their agency and/or area that could be beneficial to the STARS participants as well as the program. • Representatives from the low- income community complete need survey and distribute surveys to residents in their own communities or in their workplace. • Representatives from the low- income serve as a PAC representative to the Board of Directors. b. The Staff: Staff members played a key role in the planning and developmental process of the strategic plan A number of strategic planning sessions was held with the S.T.A.R.S. staff to re- evaluate the strategies from the prior program year. This helped to determine ants n the soundness of the plan and if it addressed the needs expressed by participants Family Needs Assessment. Staff members interviewed participants to find out what their needs were and to try to put a name to the root causes of their situation. Working with staff, activities was planned for the next program year that would best meet the needs indicated by the program participants and the respondents to the survey using the most efficient method possible Staff members distributed, collected and quantified the survey data during the strategic planning stage. The CSBG Director and other staff members contacted other agencies and organizations in our areas to collect data. The CSBG Director compiled the data to get a demographical profile of all three counties. c. .The Board: • The Board will meet bi- monthly to: ❖ Receive administration's assessment of project operation and process. JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (Continued) ••• On its own they will review the monthly computer generated printouts that are mailed to • them prior to the meeting showing progress made toward the timely fulfillment of Performance Measures. ••• Receive the report, advice and recommendations of the Board Planning and Evaluation • Committee with respect to the enhancement, as the Project Policy respect o dviso Councils suggestions for program • Participate in public relation activities designed to highlight the agency's accomplishments. ROMA Goal 5 Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results DHHS Excels -Goals 1 and 2 Manage resources that provide an elevated level of effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to North Carolinians; Expand understanding and use of information to enhance the health and safet of North Carolinians 2. Describe your agency's method and criteria for identifying poverty causes and list the identified causes. Also describe the methods criteria used to the poverty causesriority and selection of strategies to be implement ed that w This is the second year of a three -year plan and services were prioritized based on the results of the Family Needs Survey that was planning process in October 2012. The respondents listed the following areas of needs: Affordable Housing - Fd� gatio Empoyme and Transportation. Several plant closings or downsizings in our seance areas have played a role in creating the adverse t to help determine the participants' facing. STARS Counselors use a "Tell me About Yourself" questionnaire needs and to provide guidance in making lifestyle changes. our program The the participants' achieve self - sufficiency has pro ven to be the best prac economic recession though many analysts predict people. Te poaary e ployment service areas continues to have a devastating impact on low-income agencies are having problems finding nobs who have a GED/ high sphooil diploma orrless. which creates another problem for many participants ROMA Goal 1, 2, 3 and 6 Low income People Become More Self-Sufficient The conditions in which low income people live are improved; Low - income people own a stake in their community; Low- income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential b stren.thenin famil and other su port s stems 3. Describe activities that your agency has undertaken or plans o advocate for andr own I iv low - income individuals and families to achieve a greater sense ress purpose g to The goal of the agency is to plan and execute programming Johnst n, Lee Har nett CountiepsnWe meet the needs of low-income individuals and will seek funding to increase the reach and advancement, affordable daycare issues, housing, employment opportunities, edu cational opportunities and/or literacy, homeownership, early childhood education, etc. As other funding opp partnerships present themselves, we will make v se deve opmentsdthat could retard otential to The s that can have the empower the participants or help them avoid Individual Development Account (IDA) Program is available to our clients who are ready to become Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 8 of 49 DHHS Excels- Goal 4 Provide services to individuals and families identified as being at risk of compromised health and safety. JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) homeowners. The dilemma of sustaining high rent becomes a bigger problem for many low- income clients when coupled with high utility bills. Involvement in the IDA Program help participants become more skillful at the basics of saving money and to get into the practice of making their scheduled payments in a timely manner. Credit and Pre - purchase Counseling are vital components of the IDA Program and enables participants to meet the criteria for low interest rates and assistance from other funding streams. This also affords them to get low payments and a chance to own a stake in their community. Financial Literacy Training and Homeownership Education are mandatory for all IDA participants. The STARS Counselors provide workshops on a wide -range of topics that are critical to the issues that our participants are facing. Topics such as: Income Tax Preparation, Energy Conservation, Credit Counseling, Financial Literacy, Home Ownership /Renters Insurance, Nutrition, Job - Readiness Skill Building, Renter's Rights, Consumer Credit Education and other topics that will help participants become advocates for themselves and their families. Intense one -on -one casemanagement is fundamental in helping participants reach their goal of self - sufficiency. Getting participants to own the problem play a significant role in finding the solution. Participants working in conjunction with the counselors set both short and long range goals, and then prioritize them in order to achieve quantifiable successes. Networking and collaborations with other human services agencies, organizations, private sectors and faith -based programs are all vital elements of reaching and affecting positive hCer entities, ourresourcces (manpower, financial, etc) are able uto possible. a greater number of together with oth , low- income people. ROMA Goals 1, 2 4, 5 and 6 Low income People Become More Self- Sufficient; The conditions in which low income people live are improved; Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results; Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low- income people are achieved; Low - income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and support systems DHHS Excels -Goals 1 and 2 Manage resources that provide an elevated level of effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to North Carolinians; Expand understanding and use of information to enhance the health and safety of North Carolinians 4. Describe how your agency plans to make more effective use of, and to coordinate and form partnerships with other organizations and programs including: State welfare reform efforts; public and private resources; religious organizations, charitable groups, and community organizations. JLHCA is a charter member of the Job Link Centers in both Johnston and Lee Counties and the agency provides staffing at sites in all three counties one day a week. We will coordinate programs with other programs in our areas in order to pool resources and serve more eligible persons. Collaborative efforts will involve joint workshops conducted or through the sharing of information that would benefit our participants. We hold seats on each other's boards or committees to ensure that representatives from the public, private and poor sectors are aware of services. The Executive Director is a member of the Human Services Council, Job Link Managing Partners Board for Johnston County, Capital Area Workforce Development Board of Directors, Bank of Four Oaks Advisory Board, BRAG Board member, Weatherization Policy Advisory Council, Johnston County Board of Elections, Smithfield -Selma Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee, a lifetime member of the Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 9 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) North Carolina Community Action Association Board , South Eastern Association of Community Action Agencies Board member, Johnston County Citizens' Association Assistant Secretary, Board member and Tribute Committee, Johnston County Jury Commission, Neuse Charter School Board member, Living Well Partnership of Johnston County /Healthy Carolinians Board member, Johnston County Area Transportation System Advisory Board, the Johnston County Emergency Food and Shelter Board as well as serving as the Chairman of the Lee County Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Southeastern Rural Assistance Community Project, and Legal Services Advisory Council. United Way of the Greater Triangle Executive Directors Council and United Triangle Resource Investment Cabinet and the Johnston County COC. The CSBG Director is a lifetime member of the North Carolina Head Start Association and the North Carolina Community Action Association, Johnston County Family Preservation Team, Human Services Council, Johnston County Child Fatality Task Force, Johnston County Community Child Protection Team, 2nd Vice - President of the North Carolina Community Action Association, Johnston County Human Services Council, Princeton Area Ministerial Association, Public Policy Committee of the Smithfield -Selma Chamber of Commerce, Living Well Partnership of Johnston County /Healthy Carolinians Task Force, Johnston County Citizen's Association Chairperson and Tribute to Excellence Committee Banquet (funds are awarded annually for scholarships for six (6) local high school seniors) and the Johnston County COC.. Staff members in the agency work very closely with other local human service organizations to ensure that the low- income families receive services. A coordination of services through information and referrals and follow -up also play an important role in this undertaking. We partner with local community resources so that we can increase the number of low- income people that can be served. We partner with public and private resources using a variety of methods such as in the area of cross training. As members and the founder of the Human Services Council, we meet monthly to discuss any concerns or opportunities that may have become available since the last meeting. We also provide training for each other's clients and staff to make sure that areas of needs /concerns are identified and addressed. The agency is diligent in keeping private citizens informed about programs and other initiatives with goals that help stamp out the causes of poverty. This is accomplished by issuing information though Year -in- Reviews, news releases, announcements to churches and other community organizations and other community groups' functions or keep /them abreast of Staff ervices dthataour based, civic organ agency offers. Our agency is dedicated to helping to eliminate the core issues that threaten to destroy the low- income; therefore it is crucial that we work together as a team. The private and public sectors in our service areas are involved in almost every phase of this process. Individuals from both populations sit on our Tri -parte Board of Directors, assisting in the planning process, serving on the Successfully Transitioning to Achieve Real Self- Sufficiency (STARS) Policy Advisory Council in each county to help ensure that we are apprised of any changes that could have a negative or a positive impact on our target population. We serve on each other's boards and stay in contact to help guarantee a seamless delivery of services. They donate both time and money to help us meet the needs of the participants that we serve. Representatives from these two groups help distribute and collect CSBG client surveys each year to help gauge the needs of low income people in our target area. Other methods the agency use to involve the private and public sector in our efforts to eliminate the causal factors of poverty are: ® The agency participate in Drug Action Meetings in Johnston and Lee Counties Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 10 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) o The Executive Director is a member of the Work Force Development Board. The CSBG staff works very closely with local business and industry in an effort to gain employment for the clients. The Counselors in all three counties provide their time and expertise to people four (4) hours weekly at the JobLink centers • Staff members serve on boards and committees that work with low- income residents and other entities that can affect the lives of the poor in the target area. ® The agency works closely with the Area Ministries, Faith -based organizations, Churches and Food Closets in all three counties which affords us an opportunity to enlighten laypersons about the struggles faced by low- income residents in the community. • The Executive Director serves on the Low - Income Initiative for the Bank of Four Oaks and on the Board of Directors of the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project. ® The Board of Directors of Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. has a tri -parte representation. The members represent the public, private and poor sector of the community. ® Partnerships have been developed with local banks in providing funding for housing counseling. Housing counseling assist individuals /families who want to purchase a home and help others having trouble meeting their mortgage obligations. o The Executive Director and the CSBG Director serve on the Public Policy Committee of the Smithfield -Selma Chamber of Commerce. Serving on committees in the chambers afford us the opportunity to network and get the Community Action story and mission out to both the public and private sector. We are Chamber members in the three - county service areas. ® The Executive Director, CSBG Director, STARS Senior Counselors and the Human Resources Director in Johnston, Lee and Harnett County are (FDIC) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Certified Money Smart Trainers. ® The STARS Senior Counselor in Johnston County serves on the New Choices Advisory Board with the local Domestic Violence Shelter. The Lee County Senior Counselor serves on the Lee County Community Child Protection Team and Child Fatality Task Force, The Senior Counselors attend the Lee - Harnett Housing Collaborative in their respective counties. The Harnett County STARS Senior Counselor attend the Job Link Partners meeting, the Harnett County Community Food Pantry, The Hispanic Task Force, North Carolina Latino Foundation and the Belhaven Fire Dept., ® Our agency participates in an annual "Charity Day" event that is sponsored by a national upscale retail store and the proceeds of any tickets that we sell stay in our agency to help assist individuals in crisis. Additionally any monies raised on that day due to coupon redemptions are divided between our agency and other participating organizations for the same purpose. ® The agency provides data from our intake systems to assure our partners /lay people that the needs presented by the participants are legitimate and to reduce the frequency of duplication and/or abuse of services. Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 11 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) • The Head Start Director serves on the Partnership for Children of Johnston County Executive Committee, Lee County Partnership for Children Early care and Education Committee, Harnett County Partnership for Children Outreach Committee, Fatherhood Advisory Committee, NC Pre -K Committee in Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties, Safe Kids, North Carolina Head Start Association (Budget, Conference and Executive Committee), Johnston County Ready Schools Committee, Johnston Community College Early Childhood Advisory Committee. Other Head Start staff serves on the Committee for Exceptional Children, Johnston and Harnett County Local Interagency Coordinating Council, NC Head Start Cluster B, Special Olympics and the Consumer and Family Advocacy Committee and the Coastal Girl Scouts Council. • Our agency work with banks and other lending institutions such as Rural Economic Development and North Carolina Housing Finance to assist with low- interest mortgage loans to help low- income individuals buy a home In some instances, the applicant will not have to pay a down payment. We provide reverse mortgage counseling when the banks and /or mortgage companies refer families to the agency. Our agency provides pre - purchase, default, reverse mortgage and delinquent mortgage counseling, • Through the Presbytery of New Hope's Outreach Ministry and partnering with the local Presbyterian Church, we received funds to provide rental deposits for low- income families. Our counselors inspect these homes using the same criteria set forth by HUD Section VIII. A delegate from the local church and a CSBG staff member makes a home visit to indoctrinate the family into the community each time these funds are used to assist needy families with a rental deposit. • Some of the local churches include the STARS Crisis fund in their annual budget, and /or have special initiatives to assist us in meeting the needs of local low- income residents. • Our agency is also a CHDO, which is designated as Community Housing Development Organization. • The agency is a charter member of the Job Link Program in Johnston and Lee Counties. Counselors in all three counties; man the JobLink centers in their perspective area one day a week. • Area Ministries and local churches provide food and monetary support for our participants to help complement our funds in order to provide quality services and allow us to serve more low- income people. We received a grant for food from Food Lion that will help alleviate the plight of the hungry in our three county service area. • We participate in and help coordinate Resource Fairs, Health Fairs, workshops and other activities with other partners that keep the public informed about resources/ services in the community. • The agency partners with local churches and other organizations to perform repairs on the homes of low - income people. Our agency provided the names and completed intakes on potential participants. By collaborating with the local churches, more individuals living in substandard housing received housing services that they could not ordinarily afford. • As a member and founder of the Human Services Council, we meet monthly with individuals from the community, public sector, private sector, charitable groups and other group representative who have an interest in the welfare of the low- income. Discussions relevant to the needs and concerns or the availability of new opportunities are shared with the partners who then share with their participants. We Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 12 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) provide training for each other's clientele and staff members to make sure that a broad variety of topics that may affect low- income clients are addressed. • The Counselors refer families to Head Start. Participants are referred to (HRD) Human Resources Development classes and (ESL) English as a Second Language at Johnston Community College, Central Carolina Community College and to other agencies offering classes. Budgeting and Computer classes are taught by staff from the community college at both the community college and the agency to enhance job- readiness skills of our participants. services 5. Describe how your agency will establish linkages low- income individuals, to alvoid the programs to assure the effective delivery of such services to duplication of such services and to fill identified gaps in services, through the provision of information, referrals, case management and follow -up consultations. Staff composition in Johnston County consist of a STARS Senior Counselors /Supervisors and two (2) STARS Counselors. Because of budget constraints in Lee County a STARS Counselor work in the Harnett and Lee County offices. Harnett County has one (1) full time STARS Counselor and one (1) shared Counselor while Lee County has a STARS Senior Counselor and a shared Counselor. The CSBG Director monitors the total CSBG program (see organizational chart). When a participant enters the STARS office, a counselor interviews the participant to determine their current circumstances. The participant completes a 'Tell Me About Yourself" questionnaire so the counselor can determine the next course of action and to get a sense of what the participant is doing to correct their situation. The counselor completes an intake and that information is assessed to see if the participant is eligible for enrollment into the STARS Program. The file is given to the Senior Counselor who will review it to determine if meets the eligibility guidelines and to assign the participant to a STARS Counselor. If the needs are for emergency food, a voucher is issued on -site and they are then referred to the Department of Social Services for food stamps. If the need is for emergency shelter, etc. the counselor will refer them to the appropriate resource in order to link needs with services. When needed the counselor will facilitate the process through direct communication, coordination of services to help reinforce the relationship between the participant and service provider. When there's a crisis, an intake is completed by a counselor and if eligible, the client is referred to the STARS Senior Counselor who reviews all applications for emergency assistance. The crisis is verified by contacting the service providers who can authenticate the information given by the applicant. The senior counselor then searches for community resources or generates a voucher (if funds are available) to meet the need. The agency has received grants from the Presbyteria of New Hope to assist with rental deposits for eligible participants. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program provided grants in Johnston Lee and Harnett Counties to assist participants with past due utility bills and rental and /or mortgage payments. United Way of the Greater Triangle provides funds to assist low- income people in crisis who live in Johnston County, while the United Way of Hamett County help resolve emergency situations in Harnett County. The United Way of Lee County targeted victims of the Tornado. Resources come from churches in the three county areas. Partnering with other groups has been the focus of Johnston -Lee- Harnett Community Action, Inc. to help build bridges and break down barriers being the cornerstone. The goal of the agency is to provide a ladder of opportunity for needy individuals and /or families to pull themselves up and out of the grasp of poverty. The STARS Senior Counselor meets with the counselors on a weekly basis to discuss concems, participant progress and any other issues that may affect the successful attainment of the goals set by their self - sufficiency participants. During this meeting, potential candidates for case management are Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 13 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) discussed and the senior counselor then assigns a counselor to the client. Some participants were enrolled into the STARS program after the resolution of a crisis and it had been determined that they could benefit from case management intervention. Some participants come in seeking casemanagement and others are referred from other organizations /Human Services agencies. The STARS Counselors' meet with their casemanagement participants at least once a month to assess and re- examine their goals. They also assist participants as they work toward realizing their dreams using strategies that can help participants rise above the poverty level. Workshops are offered to participants on topics that can help affect positive changes in their lives and that of their family. Some workshops offered are Job - Readiness, Money Smart, Income Tax Preparation, Energy Conservation and Insurance (all types), etc. majo Following goal of casemanagement is getting participants to take a more proactive approach in making One mayor goo casemanagement choices rather than reactive. ROMA Goal 2, 4 and 6 Low income People Become More Self- Sufficient; Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low- income people are achieved; Low- income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and other support systems DHHS Excels -Goals 1 and 3 Manage resources that provide an elevated level of effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to North Carolinians; Offer outreach and services to individuals and families identified as being at risk of compromised health and safety. 6. Provide a description of how your agency will support innovative community and neighborhood - based initiatives related to the purposes of the Community Services Block Grant (fatherhood initiatives and other initiatives with the goal of strengthening families and encouraging effective parenting). Participants enrolled in the STARS Program who have children enrolled in the Johnston - Lee - Harnett Head Start Program may participate in a variety of initiatives that serve to enhance the self- sufficiency experience. They are encouraged to take advantage of programs being offered by other community or Human Services agencies, as they are made available. Johnston - Lee - Harnett Head Start offers the I am moving I am learning Initiative which is a proactive approach to addressing childhood obesity in Head Start children. The program teaches Head Start children and their families a variety of methods on how to become more physically active and use these four basic components: Moving With the Brain in Mind, Body language, Nutrition Building Blocks and Resources for Family Meals to help them achieve and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Head Start's Male Involvement Program (Men for Tots) is designed to enhance the lives of the primary males in the children's lives as well as the entire family. The program targets initiatives that would strengthen the emotional and financial well being of the family. Key elements that the program focuses on are effective parenting, building leadership skills and entrepreneurship and other critical issues facing males in today's society. Staff work with the men to foster self- sufficiency. The males do not have to be the child's biological father; they can be stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, and friends of the family or other relatives. The only prerequisite for participation in this program is that they have never been convicted of a felony (especially involving a child) and that they have a genuine interest in the welfare of children. The workshops provided by this initiative are open to the public. When there are other programs that offer parenting programs, we encourage our parents to participate fully in them in order to gain the maximum benefit in the parenting experience. Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 14 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) The STARS Program coordinates supports and provides assistance in organizing Area Ministries and other community groups to assist with food and other crisis needs. Creating partnerships with both traditional and nontraditional partners are key elements in closing the gap between needs and services. Whether it is a collaborative agreement that entails cross training for low- income people that more than one agency is working with or serving on each other's boards, we strive to provide a seamless delivery of services. For participants of the STARS Program, strategies are designed that will identify barriers to achieving self - sufficiency. Goal setting activities are then designed in such a manner that the problem they are experiencing can be curtailed. The service plan may include several groups working together with the clients to come up with a plan of action that can help move the family /individual above the poverty guidelines. Participants are mandated to attend Financial Literacy (budgeting) classes designed to help them create and maintain a budget. Incorporating this strategy into the program can assist them as they work to attain the goal of self - sufficiency. The Individual Development Accounts Program (IDA) is designed to help low- income people establish the habit of saving in order to become a first time homebuyer. The program incorporates financial literacy training, one -on -one counseling, training sessions with potential lenders and real estate agents to make sure that participants are well versed in the area of home ownership. When the participants reach their savings goal and have completed the Financial Literacy Training, they are then entitled to a two to one match that will help toward the purchase of a home. Children who are enrolled in the Head Start Program and have been diagnosed with asthma can also participate in the Head Start Asthma Outreach Program. This program was designed to minimize the number of asthmatic episodes that Head Start children were experiencing. A Respiratory Therapist from Down East Respiratory Services was assigned to work with the children who have asthma three days a week at the center that they attend. It is not mandatory and parent/guardians have the option to enroll their children in the program. Doctors and the insurance carriers have to agree that the child can be enrolled in the program. The respiratory therapist makes home visits to the children during the holidays and is available to provide services year round. This ensures continuity of services and care and treatment for the child and to answer questions and address concerns that the family may have. Since the inception of the program about 30% of the 637 children who are enrolled in the program have benefitted asthma through education, knowledge, has decreased of the disease of absendtees due to Asthma eelat d illness. Enrollment in the program The CSBG Director is a National Certified Grant Specialist and continually looks for funding to support programs that are beneficial to low- income people in Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties er u such of New Foundation Grants, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, United Way Support, yt Hope and other as opportunities arise. We will continue to apply for funding to develop programs that will help our participants rise above the poverty level. The Head Start (BMI) Body Mass Index Program was initiated due to the high number of head start children who were overweight. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Head Start, primary care physicians, local Health Departments, Women, Infant and Children's (W. I. C) offices. During the bi- annual height and weight checks, if a child's body mass index percentage indicates that a child's is high, at risk, or underweight a computer generated graph is sent a copy of the information and then have to take the child to a medical provider for follow -up. The nutrition coordinator then tracks the progress or lack of progress and follows up with the parent/guardian. If the BMI percentage is high, the curriculum in Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 15 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) the classroom will be amended to help rectify the situation. Healthy snacks are encouraged and parents receive educational information, such as monthly newsletters, etc. to help introduce a healthier lifestyle for the entire family. The Housing Urban Development Housing Counseling Program provides an array of services which specifically target both homeowners and potential homeowners. Reverse Mortgage for senior citizens who own their homes are afforded the opportunity to stay in the homes and receive funds to help meet their needs. The Housing Counselor is one of a very few counselors who is nationally certified to orchestrate reverse mortgages. The Counselor also offers Homeowners Training, Default and Pre - Purchase Counseling. In conjunction with this Financial Literacy Training is conducted by the senior STARS Counselors Certified Money Smart. The Executive Director and the CSBG Director are also Certified Money Smart Trainers. ROMA Goal 5 and 6 Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results; Low - income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and other support systems DHHS Excels -Goals 1 and 5 Manage resources that provide an elevated level of effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to North Carolinians; Provide services and protection to individuals and families experiencing serious health and safety needs that are not, at least temporarily, able to assist themselves. 7. Describe activities that your agency has undertaken or plans to undertake, on an emergency basis, for the provision of such supplies and services, nutritious foods, and related services, as may be necessary to counteract conditions of starvation and malnutrition among low- income individuals. The agency participates in the Area Ministries and encourages churches to provide crisis assistance when resources are available. We sought and received funding from Food Lion Foundation to provide food for low- income people. Food Vouchers will be issued to eligible applicants in Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties. We will pursue additional funds from other sources to help meet the needs of low- income people in crisis. Funding from the Presbyteria of New Hope through a grant request from the agency also assists in this venture. United Way and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) assist the agency in Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties providing for emergency needs. Food closets are organized within each area ministry and are supported by volunteers and private donations e Senior from or mails the Food Closet food volunteers a conducted chedule, so that each volunteer knows when they Senior Counselor mai are scheduled to work. Some low- income people in crisis have benefited when some private donors have felt compelled to contribute. Private donors can help the needy in this way without having to screen them to see whether or not there is real crisis. Local churches in all three counties also provide funds to assist participants who are experiencing a crisis. The program partners with churches, food banks and other organizations whose primary mission is to distribute food to those in need. Some people receive food vouchers, bags of groceries or hot nutritious meals from area soup kitchens that are referred from our agency. We maintain a close relationship with these groups to make sure that no one goes hungry and to keep abreast of any new services that may become available. There is no set agency wide method used to operating the emergency food programs. Each food distribution program dictates the process that it will use according to their policies and procedures and/or mandates from the funding source. Intakes are completed on all of the clients who come into the agency seeking any kind of assistance including food assistance. Completing these intakes is another method that Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 16 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) we use to track the activities of the participants to see how often they come into the agency seeking services. The only restriction placed on the recipients of food vouchers is that they cannot receive a voucher more than once per quarter. Since crisis counseling is an essential component of the crisis program; it is prudent that we investigate to the fullest extent as to why the client would be coming on such a regular basis. The STARS staff in Johnston County issues food vouchers which are returned to our office after they have been redeemed that have been distributed by the area ministries in order to track the number receiving vouchers in order to try to minimize the possibility of duplications. When a person comes in asking for a food voucher, staff will determine whether or not the person is eligible to receive food stamps, if so a referraf'bags � sued, the number of people served and l ministries that tracks the location of number of bags filled In Harnett County some food resources require written referrals from our agency while others have their own forms to be used expressly for clients we refer to their organization. These forms are given to clients after an intake has been completed and they are ready to go to the resource. In Lee County, two methods are used in helping people get emergency food. One program requires a program designed food voucher and the other program require a telephone call from the counselors. The Senior Counselor who also serves as the Crisis Counselor also keeps copies of the forms. 8. Describe how your agency will coordinate the provision of employment and training activities with entities providing activities through statewide and local workforce investment systems under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. The Executive Director serves on the Capital Area Workforce Development Board. Our agency is a Charter Member of the Job Link Centers in both Johnston and Lee Counties: we also staff the Harnett County Job Link Center. Currently we provide four (4) hours staffing time each week at the Job Link sites in all three counties. Referrals are made to agencies in our service area for employment and training programs. We also offer Job- Readiness training to our casemanagement participants. We also work with Triangle South Workforce Development in Lee and Harnett County. Staff from our agency as well as from other Human Services agencies serves on each other's Boards and Policy Advisory Councils to ensure that our counselors are well - informed on the availability of services that are beneficial to our clients. We use referral forms to speed -up the delivery of service and to avoid duplication of services. The Executive Director and the CSBG Director serve on the Public Policy Committee of the Smithfield -Selma Chamber of Commerce. This affords the agency an opportunity to be in on the planning stage of any business prospects that may be coming to or leaving our area that could have a positive or potentially negative impact on low- income people. The sharing of information at our Board of Directors and Policy Advisory Council meetings plays a vital role in coordinating, and establishing linkages between governmental and other social services programs in the delivery of services to low- income individuals. As the Board of Directors is a Tri -parte board, members include county commissioners, bankers, realtors, representatives from Department of social Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 17 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) services, faith based organizations, local health department, senior citizens councils, legal services, teachers, employment security commission, head start policy council, partnerships for children, civic clubs, etc., Programming concerning the availability, delivery and quality of services are always of the utmost importance and at the forefront of discussions. ROMA Goal 4 and 6 Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low- income people are achieved; Low - income people, especially vulnerable populations, achieve their potential by strengthening family and other support systems DHHS Excels -Goal 5 Provide services and protection to individuals and families experiencing serious health and safety needs who are not, at least temporarily, able to assist themselves. 9. Describe how your agency will ensure coordination with the emergency energy crisis intervention program under title XXVI (relating to low- income home energy assistance). The Emergency Assistance at the Department of Social Services refers low- income people to our agency for emergency assistance. These service requests include utility payment assistance and other crisis aid for needy persons outside LIHEAP /CIP when they no longer have funds available. Social Services' Emergency Assistance /Crisis Programs have emergency assistance programs that have fairly restrictive guidelines. Their emergency assistance programs are structured to meet crisis needs within a 24 hour time frame and for a certain household type; therefore their available funds are depleted very quickly and many households left without services because they don't meet the guidelines. We coordinate our resources to try to ensure that those individuals who are in crisis receive needed help, if when are available. By using this strategy, we can assist more low- income people as they fight to keep the most basic of needs, ex. utility payments, rental assistance, medicine, food, etc. The agency continues to seek private donations of cash, goods, and volunteer services, that is then made available to low- income people in the area. The agency operates a Weatherization Program and a HARRP (Heating Assistance Repair Replacement Program) to assist families with their energy needs. One goal of this program is to create a safe, healthy environment in which low income people live and to save on energy bills by maximizing their heating and air appliances capabilities. They provide home and heating system repairs, air sealing using new method to make the best use of energy conservation, rehabilitate substandard houses, replace heating systems when needed and offering educational classes in small home repairs and energy conservation. Urgent repairs are made when funds are The En Program. ROMA is a member of the Weatherization Policy Advisory Council for the t ROMA Goals 4 and 5 Partnerships among supporters and providers of services to low- income people are achieved; Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results DHHS Excels -Goals 1 and 2 Manage resources that provide an elevated level of effective and efficient delivery of services and programs to North Carolinians; Expand understanding and use of information to enhance the health and safety of North Carolinians 10. Describe the needs of low- income youth and your agency's efforts to promote increased community coordination and collaboration in meeting the needs of low- income youth. Low - income youth in our service area are finding it progressively harder to find employment due to the economy and the availability of jobs. The dropout rate has increased which has only exacerbated their financial, social and emotional problems and lessened their chances of finding a good job. Low - income youth are eit competing with adults uroh youth. There are education, experience and emotional programs and /or activities that focus on low-income youth were traditionally held by our Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 18 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) in our services areas. Because of the high incidences of substance feel that the pa youth the emy l easor their parents) and drug related crimes in our area, parents no longer therefore the youth are not allowed to run and play in their and other activities t es des gned to foster self-esteem access to a legal source of income, recreational programs and create a sense of purpose. Most of the youth- focused programs insheialrea are geared toward youth who already have a juvenile record or who have medical problems to Staff and some Board members serve on committees who Services, Community CollegesbPartnersh Partnerships Children, 21. We work closely with the Department of Social Sery � Neuse Charter School, Johnston oun Health County Citizens' A sociation, N.C. Coastal Pines Girl Scouts,, Harnett Productions, Kiwanis Club of Js County Citizens Association, Schools, First in Families Lee Johnston County, YMCA, ustri KidSi terCoalition, nforming Sisters about Topics ton Aids Project, Johnston County Girls sto County Industries, and Boys Club, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAG), local churches and other groups that work with youth identifying problems and seeking solutions. evelo r of The Executive Director is a member of the Capital Area Work Dm nedphe fol owing design for programs the Youth Council for Johnston and Wake Counties. They ha ve deter to meet the needs of youth: opportunities; • Provide preparation for post- secondary educational ® Provide linkages between academic and occupational learning; • Provide preparation for employment experiences; and • Provide effective connections to intermediary organizations that provide strong links to the job market and employers. ROMA Goals 1 and 5 Low - income People Become More Self- Sufficient; Agencies increase their capacity to achieve results DHHS Excels -Goal 1 Manage resources that and efficient delivery of services and programs to North effective ffic Carolinians. lish a pool of 11. Describe activities that your agency has �undertake and peduce dependency on golans to undertake to funding. unrestricted funds to further the agency's mission a. Funds to support services for low- income persons We seek funds from every sector of the population to support services for low- income people. Some private citizens have felt compelled to donate funds to help low- income persons in needed emergency Deal assistance. uth, Grants from the have been used to provide funds ds to meet the needs of low- income churches, area ministries have persons. These funds are used to prevent disconnect to homelless persons and'other needs that lowts, prevent purchase medications; provide housing assistance income people are experiencing. b. Funds to support the overall agency and Some activities our agency has undertaken build evellopment Prog afmnWe alsoebid'oa� jobs renovating of homes through the agency's Economic er to guarantee the across the state that allow the agency to establish hpool l dependent on govemmentdfunds We seek out agency can stay true to its mission without being Y grants from private foundations as a way to secure unrestricted funds. Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 19 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Planning Process Narrative (continued) ROMA Goal 2, People and 6 DHHS Excels -Goals 1 and 3 Low income up Pop and Become providers rof sere c s to low-income and and effic efficient delivery of provide an elevated level of and programs to North among e l are achieved; and -i people are achieved Low p tent al bysltreng strengthening family vulnerable nd families Carolinians; identified outreach and services to individuals and being at risk of compromised health and populations, achieve their potential Y safet other su. .ort s stems 12. Describe your agency's method for informing he custodial parents in of child support servicesa niladdit on, participate in CSBG programming about describe your method for referring eligible parents to the child supp ort office[s]. All participants including custodial parents in single - parent families are apprised of any services they may be eligible for and contact information during the intake process. When eligible participants come in seeking they are given a referral that can be fohany Successful purpose at Transitioning to Achieve Real Self- Sufficiency (STARS) Counselor any organization /agency. 13. Does your agency calculate return on investment for your CSBG program? If so, please explain and give the calculation. Our agency does not currently calculate return on investment for the CSBG program. Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Commune 20 of Services Block Grant Application Planning Period: Section I: Identification of the Problem (use additional sheets if necessary) 1. Give the Poverty Cause name, rank the poverty cause(s) and identify which one(s) the agency will address. Poverty Cause Name :Employment/Affordable Housing /Education /Financial Literacy The poverty causes were ranked in the following order based on the results of the Family Needs Survey which was conducted during the initial planning process in October and November of 2011: 1. Affordable Housing 2).Education 3) Financial Literacy 4). Employment. But the poverty causes that the STARS Program will address during the 2013 -14 program year will be: Employment Affordable Housing, Education and Financial Literacy. The STARS Program will address the employment issue as its number one priority for the 2013 -14 program yea r to assist STARS participants in finding employment that will enable them to meet their financial obligations such as paying their rent. When possible, participants who have a marketable skill will be encouraged to consider entrepreneurship. Working in conjunction with the Community Colleges will 11 placed on job Private and Industries skills designed for Development Centers, emphasis w p 1 successful creation of small business. ii. Housing will now be ranked as the second priority the STARS Program will address. It was surprising that Affordable Housing was ranked number one from the survey but upon closer reflection, it became very clear why respondents chose this issue. If jobs are hard to find and the average rental property list for over $400.00 a month, it was a very wise choice. Affordable housing also comes with some very requirements have oftentimes restrictive barrier to securing affordable housing a criminal check. These Education will now be the third priority the program will address as it will best increase the likelihood of obtaining a good job or creating a market for the skills they possess. iv. Financial Literacy /Money Management is the fourth priority we will undertake during the 2013 -14 program year. The FDIC Money Smart module will be incorporated into the participants' journey as they embark on the path to self- sufficiency. Creating and maintaining a budget and paying their bills on time will help build their credit. This will help minimize the need for low- income housing or any type of outside assistance. Purchasing a home through the Individual Development Accounts Program (IDA) will be a great by- product of building your credit through incorporating sound financial practices into their daily lives. Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013-14 Application for Funding Form 210 Agency Strategy for Eliminating Poverty a- 1 1 JLHCA, Inc Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 21 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Agency Strategy for Eliminating Poverty (Continued) 2. Describe the poverty cause(s) in detail in the community with appropriate statistical data. Explain why the problem exists. Identify the segment of the population and give the number of people experiencing the problem. Explain how the persons are adversely affected. ➢ Approximately 26,062 people of the 172,595 (NC Census Johnston Co. Quick Facts) in Johnston County lives below the poverty guidelines. These figures are reflective of the total households. ➢ Approximately 8178 people of the 58,752 people (NC Census -Lee County Quick Facts) the poverty guidelines. These figures are reflective of the total households. ➢ Approximately 19,677 people of the 119,256 people (NC Census - Harnett County Quick live below the poverty guidelines. These figures are reflective of the total households ➢ The current percentages of people living below the poverty level are listed as follows: Lee- 16.8%, Harnett- 16.9% and Johnston- 15.2 %. )). According to the N.0 State Data Center, the average number of people in a household per county is: Johnston County- 2.70, Lee County- 2.61 and Harnett County- 2.67 which translates to a three - county average of 2.66. The figures in the chart below reflect the number of TANF, Medicaid and Food Stamps recipients. The working poor continue to make up a large percentage of families living below the poverty level. They also receive little if any benefits on their jobs. As of November 2012, these are the following numbers receiving assistance from the Department of Social Services: in Lee County live below Facts) in Harnett County Johnston Lee Harnett Service: 9,843 Food Stamps (households): 13 590 _ 5237 Work First/TANF 279, 91 146 Medicaid: 25,920 11,665 a) Explain why the problem exists. 1) Employment: Even though there are signs that the economy is in a recovery mode, there has not been a surge of new hires and /or rehires jobs have not shown itself in Johnston, Lee or Harnett Counties. It wasn't surprising that employment was one of the top priorities for persons completing the surveys. of the survey. Jobs in our service area are still scarce for the clientele that we serve for a variety of reasons, such as lack of education both academic and vocational. People with degrees are finding it hard to find a job and even harder to find one with benefits. Competition is fierce and jobs are few or require specific skill sets. Many of the participants only have a high school diploma or a GED, which makes their prospect for employment bleak. Participants without a diploma are finding it very hard to find a job. Employers are increasingly concerned with the skill level of both their current employees and of any potential employees. Employers have to be cognizant of the type of skills necessary for their businesses to thrive in today's workplace. According to the North Carolina Career Readiness Certificate Consortium, more than 80% of all jobs were projected to require skills beyond those earned in high school. The CRC is an assessment - Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 22 of 49 JLHCA, Inc AGENCY STRATEGY FOR ELIMINATING POVERTY — FORM 210 (Continuation Page) based credential that gives employers and career seekers a uniform measure of key workplace shills. As a result, both job seekers and incumbent workers are increasingly called upon to demonstrate a more advanced set of of skills or at least the ability to develop those skills through on- the -job training. North Carolina's Career Readiness Certification (CRC) is designed to meet the needs of both employers and job seekers in this transitioning economy. For employers, the CRC offers a reliable means of determining whether a potential employee has the necessary literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills to be "job ready.. To countermand these barriers, the STARS program will place more emphasis on programming which incorporate activities that will enhance job /skills development, coaching participants on job- readiness endeavors which include the Career Readiness Certification. It is imperative that STARS participants are equipped with this certificate because for job seekers, the CRC serves as a portable credential that can be more meaningful to employers than a high school degree or a resume citing experience in a different job setting. Unemployment figures reflect those persons still unemployed and drawing benefits, so the actual figures are usually higher than reported. Some people don't have any reserve of time to draw down from. The latest unemployment figures for 2012 are as follows: Johnston County- 7..7% , Lee County —11.2% and Harnett County 10.0% 2). Affordable Housing Affordable housing was listed as a top priority, it was not one of the issues that we addressed during the first year of our three -year plan. Income based housing is very prohibitive due to the eligibility criteria such as good credit, no criminal record and some even ask for character references. Even if the records' check reveal a misdemeanor, if there is a judgment or a file reflecting an action by a past landlord, they are deemed ineligible. Many potential renters have to pay a non - refundable deposit to complete an application and credit report. Some private landlords can charge an exorbitant amount for rent even if the house is substandard. Affordable Housing: is a premium with waiting lists up to 4 years and more. In Johnston County alone, the Housing Assistance payment program has a waiting list that has climbed to 7 years. There are more and more layers of restrictions than ever before on renters. Many Landlords are requiring excellent credit, criminal checks and the potential renter has to pay a non - refundable deposit fee to fill out an application and for the credit report. As the renters' market increases, the chances of our clients finding affordable housing decreases. Becoming a homeowner is a dream deferred .The sense of pride and achievement that comes with homeownership continues to elude them as they struggle just to pay their rent. Many low- income families have abandoned the hope of homeownership when the average cost for mid -size homes according to the local homebuyers' association range from $187,000 to $217,890. Johnston County is listed as one of the fastest growing counties in the state which is good for the sector of the population but is causing serious problems for the low- income citizens. Couple that with high utility bills and high tax rates and the burden on the poor gets heavier. The cost of living has escalated in Johnston, Lee and Harnett County with little or no relief in sight. This rise can be attributed to the large influx of people moving into our counties from the triangle area. Some landlords have taken advantage of the situation by increasing the cost of rental properties. The average cost of housing has risen so high that our clients cannot find safe, affordable housing. As Wake, Durham and Orange Counties experience a housing explosion, they are migrating to our target counties. More and more clients are finding themselves and their families living in expensive but substandard housing that eventually lead to evictions and an even worse credit score. Another group of people we're encountering are those who because of the economy have lost their homes or are being threatened with foreclosures. This group of "new poor" are now finding themselves in the strange predicament ... having to seek emergency assistance. Therefore, the poverty causes that the STARS Program will address will increase the possibility of participants purchasing a home through the Individual Development Accounts (IDA) Program. Participation in this program includes the completion of Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 23 of 49 JLHCA, Inc AGENCY STRATEGY FOR ELIMINATING POVERTY — FORM 210 (Continuation Page) twenty -one (21) of the FDIC Money a r'ge h() b u'� Credit Counseling and Repair are also an nt g al part othis p am With the cred tepa at onthered t scores will rise making the participant more attractive to the landlord or mortgage lenders. 3). Education: As the economic forecast bounces from one end of the spectrum to the other and jobs are becoming even more competitive; our participants have to go to school in order to level the playing field. In today's current job market, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for even individuals with a Bachelors' Degree to find a job. It is even more difficult for some of the low- income people coming into the agency, as many don't even have a high school diploma. This is borne out by the numbers of individuals coming into the agency who are classified as illiterate. Adult Literacy is defined as individuals over the age of twenty -five (25) who do not have a high school diploma and/or a GED. The following percentages reflect the individuals who do not have high school diplomas or a GED: Harnett- 16%, Johnston- 17.7% and Lee County- 23.7 %. Many low - income individuals are not returning to school because they cannot afford to take the time off from work, they don't have adequate childcare, Cd in school. Beccause the job transportation arket hastlhanged,the demand for the more knowledge required to succeed or skilled -based education has increased. 4). Financial Literacy The number of people coming to the agency seeking financial assistance is increasing even as funds are decreasing. During the 2011 -12 program year over 3774 low- income persons came to the CSBG Family Services offices in the three service areas seeking emergency assistance. One programmatic criteria that has been incorporated into the program is a mandate that requires any participant approved for assistance must attend at least 3 financial literacy workshops Of the persons attending the sessions, over 75% had little or no idea how to manage their money. During the budgeting section of the intake process, it was very evident by some of the bills listed that managing money, creating or following a budget had not played a role in their purchases. Furthermore the mismanagement of a bank account or the lack of one had helped create the crisis situation. b) Identify the segment of the population experiencing the problem. The segment of the population that is experiencing the problems outlined above includes low- income unemployed and uneducated persons,. We have seen an increasing number of people who were not low- income until the economic recession created a negative impact on their finances mainly due to the loss of employment. C) Quantify the number of persons experiencing the problem. Currently these percentage reflect the number of people living below the poverty level in Johnston, Lee and Harnett County: Lee- 16.8%, Harnett- 16.9% and Johnston- 15.2 %. d). Clarify how the persons are adversely affected. Low - income persons in Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties are negatively affected because most of them don't have the money or the resources to meet their most basic needs. With unemployment benefits as the main source of income, trying to maintain a household, put food on the table and keep utility services active is almost impossible. Many low- income persons seeking services are living on SSI benefits for their child (ren) or child support from absentee dads or moms. Foreclosures are on the rise as of well c the of the pr of Reverse It has ffected all age groups as the Reverse Mortgage 'Prog am requires of the scope of the problem. a person must be 62 years of age or older Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 24 of 49 AGENCY STRATEGY FOR ELIMINATING POVERTY — FORM 210 (Continuation Page) Section II: Resource Analysis (use additional sheets if necessary) 3. Resources Available: JLHCA, Inc a. Agency Resources: ohnston- Lee - Harnett Communi Action's current •rosrams im•lemented to enhance this • rant: ••• Head Start program serves 3 and 4 -year old children and their families- $4,250,149 ••• Early Head Start (prenatal to 3 years of age - $1,238,856 • Weatherization- $64,355 ••• Weatherization ARRA $5,972,656 ••• HEAP Housing Repair/Replacement working • Six (6) food closet s ope at d bY local a ea m n stries Program- re to ely with JLHCA to provide emergency food and volunteers operate all facilities. • North Carolina Pre -K- $220,201 ❖ Presbytery of New Hope provides funds for rental deposits. $2000 • Emergency Food and Shelter Programs — (2 counties) $9500 • Head Start Community Food & Nutrition- $473,564 ❖ LIHEAP Weatherization- $285161 + USDA Food Programs- $473,959 ❖ ESG Housing Grant $90,692 ❖ United Way (3- counties)- $56,972 Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 25 of AGENCY STRATEGY FOR ELIMINATING POVERTY — FORM 210 (Continuation Page) b. Community Resources :Per households: Johnston County 13950 $3,500,000 25,920 Average per Month Food Stamps Cost per month Medicaid Cost per nth Work First Cost per Month Emergency Assistance Funds $168,881,000, $42,501 $13000,000 279 $66000 General Assistance LIHEAP Wake Electric Progress Energy /Energy CIP Number of Regulated daycares Cost per month $302,800. $2685. -0 $1,328,119 74 $596,000 Lee County 5237 do not have the figures 11665 no county share 91 $18,377 $2000 N/A $97,920 NIA $8,338 $417,454 68 $187,973 JLHCA, Inc Harnett County 9843 $2,755,142 24,116 $10,104,504 146 40.230 $4,998 $25,000 $229,814 NIA $6,248 $9,023,609 234 $350,815 Social Security Payments: Johnston $34,831,000; Harnett- $22104, 000; Lee County: $16,912,000. 4. HUD: Section VIII Housing: 610 units in Johnston County; 464 and Harnett County and County-143 277 in Harnett County County-447, Public Housing: Johnston County- 561 units, Lee Harbor in Johnston County is a battered women's shelter that has 16 beds available for women and children at an annual budget of $600,000. ❖ Haven of Lee County has a total of 29 beds for battered women, 109 for children with an annual budget of $390,797 ❖ Safe Harnett County is a battered women's shelter that has 13 beds with an annual budget of $305.306 ❖ Employment Security Commission's annual report 75 4, 033 unemployment expend 589 itures reported the following figures: Johnston - $38,443,229, Lee- $ ❖ Rural Housing Development Project Units- Loans were broken down in the three - county target area in this manner: 2012 fi . urea su Johnston County 502 Loans Low: (4) $485,888 502 Loans Very Low: (6) $7,285,300 Loans: (3) $19,499 504 Loan & Grant: (2) $ 14,999 Guaranteed: ied b Rural Develo +meet: Lee County 502 Loans -Low: (4) $427,215 502 Loans Very Iow:(5)$478,045 504 Loans:0 504 Loans & Grant:0 502 Guaranteed: 64 Harnett County 502 Loans -Low: (1) $17,000 504 Loans: Very Low (2) $70,933 504 Loans01) $7000 504 Loan & Grant: (1) $14,999 502 Guaranteed; Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 26 of 49 JLHCA, Inc AGENCY STRATEGY FOR ELIMINATING POVERTY — FORM 210 (Continuation Page) 4. Resources Needed:$6,640,000 c. Agency Resources: Some of the resources listed below are needed, but we are unable to place a monetary value on them. Some of these services are not available or accessible to our participants at the present, but could be obtained by networking with existing resources and by obtaining additional funding. (a) Job development/apprenticeships assistance, career planning program- $350,000. (b) Additional support staff for Head Start childcare positions - $225,000. (c) County -wide before and after school programs -- $155,000 (d) Homeownership assistance programs- $175,000. (e) Build /operate Homeless Shelters for women & children, families and men- $2,000,000: (f) Funding for standard weatherization- $500,000. (g) Creation of a microenterprise - $650,000 (h) Additional resources to meet the needs of the homeless /w disabilities - $1,500,000. (I) One -stop agency wide intake system $250,000 (j ) Affordable housing Counseling assistance - $750,000. (k) Provide linkages between participants and affordable, reliable transportation. (I) Five (5) Bus monitors for Head Start- $85,000 c. Community Resources: (a) More Job Training opportunities. (b. Services for ex- offenders. (c. County wide affordable transportation (d. Shelters for women, families and single men (e. More affordable housing. (f) Lower cost and accessibility of medical care. (g. Substance abuse prevention /intervention for our families. (h. Homeless intervention programs Section III: Goal and Strategy 1. Long -Range Goal: To move 36 low- income households above the poverty guidelines by June 30, 2015 Strategies for Achieving Long -Range Goal: • Develop and provide supportive services to low- income people that break down barriers to self - sufficiency. ❖ Locate and network with employers, community colleges and other resources that can assist the agency in its quest to help implement self- improvement behavior. • Secure additional funding streams and collaborate with community resources in order to assist participants /families experiencing a crisis in order to stabilize the situation. •S Collaborate with Work Force Development Boards to work through employment issues and help participants develop and build job- readiness skills that will increase their marketability to potential and/or current employers. Cultivate partnerships in the public and private sector that will help secure job training and placement opportunities for STARS participants. ❖ Provide intensive educational guidance to help persons enrolled in the Self- Sufficiency Program, identify and plan strategies to attain a diploma, degree or certification. ❖ Enroll participants in the FDIC Money Smart Curriculum to help them become financially literate. to encourage them to open a bank account, create and maintain a budget . Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 27 of 49 1. Project Name: 2. Poverty Cause Name: 3. Long -Range Goal: - 4. Selected Strategy: JLHCA, Inc Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Application for Funding One -Year Work Program Form 212 Section I. Project Identification STARS (Successfully Transitioning to Achieve Real Self- Sufficiency Program Employment/Education /Money Management/Affordable Housing To move 36 low- income households above the poverty guidelines by June 30, 2015 Develop and provide supportive services to low- income people that break down barriers to self - sufficiency. Locate and network with employers, community colleges and other resources that can assist the agency in its quest to help implement self - improvement behavior. Utilize Work Force Development Boards to work through employment issues. Secure additional funding streams and collaborate with community resources in order to assist participants /families when in crisis in order to stabilize the situation. 5. Project Period: 6. CSBG Funds Requested for this Project: July 1, 2013 I To 7. Total Number Expected to Be Served: June 30, 2014 1 Plan Year I 2 $592,668 75 71 a. Expected Number of New Clients b. Expected Number of Carryover Clients 8. Number expected to be moved above Federal Poverty Guidelines this year (Self - Sufficiency 04 Projects): 9. Percent of Long -Range Goal Expected to be Met this Year (For projects other than Self- Sufficiency): Activities Section II: One -Year CSBG Program Objective and Activities Position Title(s) Objective: Provide comprehensive services designed to remove them from poverty to 65 low- income households by June 30, 2013. Activities: 1. Monitor and direct CSBG Program in all three counties. 2. Supervise Senior STARS Counselors /Supervisors 3. Find additional funding streams to augment services provided by the CSBG STARS Program CSBG Director STARS Senior Counselors (SSCS) S,T.A.R.S. Counselors (SC) CSBG Director CSBG Director CSBG Director of 12 Implementation Schedule First Quarter 25 09/13 09/133 09/13 Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 28 of 49 Second Quarter 50 (25) 12/13 12/13 12/13 Third Quarter 65 (15) 03/14 03/14 03/14 3 Fourth Quarter 75 (10) 06/14 06/14 06/14 Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013-14 Application for Funding One -Year Work Program Form 212 (continued) Section II: One -Year CSBG Program Objective and Activities (continued] JLHCA, Inc 4. Identify and enroll self - sufficiency participants into Program. 5 Provide supervisory oversight for STARS Self - Sufficiency staff. STARS Senior Counselors /Supervisors 6.Conduct outreach and recruitment s me a, referrals, flye s, brochues and advertisement d ement tools. 7.Make home visits to stay abreast of participants accomplishments and provide continuous follow -up and support 8. Provide budget counseling and develop Tong -range plans with the family. Su ortive and Transition Services ➢ Counseling ➢ FDIC Money Smart Curriculum ➢ Information and Referrals ➢ Work clothes and tools ➢ Transportation ➢ Educational su s .lies, books, tuition, etc. 9. Work with participants as needed to obtain affordable housing 10. Establish and develop comprehensive services that involve the total family to achieve self- sufficiency ➢ Orientation ➢ Develop plans ➢ Assessmentireassessment ➢ Facilitate problem - solving sessions ➢ Em lo mentCounselin' 11. Encourage participants to establish and maintain savings account. 12. Maintain updated records of all activities and Accomplishments. Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 29 of 49 Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2012.13 Application for Funding One -Year Work Program Form 212 (continued) Section II: One -Year CSBG Program Objective and Activities (continued) Activities Position Title(s) 13. Stabilization Services ➢ Contact partners in the event emergency assistance is needed ➢ Conduct mandatory crisis prevention/budgeting workshops ➢ Advocate with service providers on participants behalf to avoid evictions, disconnects, etc. Crisis interventions. 14. Provide staffing at JobLink Centers in each county. 14. Administer EFSP, United Way and other funds in the agency's service areas. 16. Conduct needs assessment to identify and prioritize the needs expressed by low- income people in our service area. 17. Operations & Accountability ➢ Report on outcome measures ➢ Provide staff development & training ➢ Monitor AR4CA reports ➢ Complete annual CAIR ➢ Complete and submit end of the year report to OEO ➢ Submit Profile report to OEO in the 286 report ➢ Provide report to the agency's Board of Directors on a bi- monthly basis ➢ Provide report to Family Services Policy Advisory Council on a quarterly basis SSCS STARS Counselors SC CSBG Director, SSCS SSCS, SC CSBG Director First Quarter 25 09/13 09/13 09/13 09/13 Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 30 of 49 JLHCA, Inc Implementation Schedule Second Quarter 50 (25) 12113 12/13 12/13 12/13 Third Quarter 65 (15) 03/14 03/14 03/13 03/14 Fourth Quarter 75 (10) 06/14 06/14 06/14 06/14 JLHCA, Inc Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013-14 Application for Funding One -Year Work Program Form 212 (continued) 10. Use the tables belowuoed enter the agency's CSBG contract. All results (targets). The outcome measures will be included agency's All CSBG grantees operating self - sufficiency projects are required to complete Table 1. All CSBG grantees operating non self - sufficiency projects are required to enter applicable outcomes in the Table 2. If your agenctmore self-sufficiency es project, please add tables as needed. There should be one tab e of outcome measur per project. - Project Name: STARS Table 1 Outcome Measures for Self- Sufficiency Projects Expected to Achieve the Outcome in Reporting Period Measures (Target) Outcome Number of persons served The number of low- income families rising above the poverty level The average change in annual income per participant family (in whole #'s) The number of participants obtaining employment 75 12 $8,750 The number of participants obtaining jobs with medical benefits The participant average wage rate - The number of participants completing education /training programs The number of participants securing standard housing The number of participants provided emergency assistance Project Name: 13 4 $8.30 11 12 55 Table 2 Outcome Measures for Non Self - Sufficiency Projects expected to Achieve the Outcome in Reporting Period e Measures (Target) Outcome of persons served Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 31 of 49 a) co 0 a) 0 0 -0 E a) 0 U a) E c Q a) Era cp _ca co c cz 06.• 14. O - L, o —C c 0 E_ a.= 0 O 0) -o N ▪ o ° c CO 0 0 n- c 2 CO Q• o • � o -0 CI) m o_ o ▪ CZ g N Q� N a) chi) U - d N 3...2.. , N • � C2. 4 ,izi O c E E O I a) o ;L a) E � o rcs_ O a) a) o O o>„ c 0 E a) E co O 0.01 Lo -0 0 0 U m a •0 a) 0) co d 0 E 0) LL 0 0) 0 z 0 c— Ta ci d - a e o = c- Q 'E 0 _ E E 1-- o >, >, N- L 0) 0) 0 d N J C C/) 0 w N ,Q C L EE Gi y Z co 0 0 C as c) o o`_ Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Application for Funding Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation Plan 1. Describe the role and responsibilities of the following in the assessment and evaluation of agency programs. a. Board of Directors: The Board will meet hi-monthly to: •S Receive administration's assessment of project operation and process. • On its own they will review the monthly computer generated printouts showing progress made toward the timely fulfillment of Performance Measures. • Receive the advice and recommendations of the Board Planning and Evaluation Committee with respect to the disposition of the Project Policy Advisory Councils suggestions for program refinement, as well as with respect to their own suggestions. Participate in public relation activities designed to highlight the agency's accomplishments. b. Low - Income Community: •3 The CSBG STARS Program will have Policy Advisory Council in all three counties according to the following design: ❖ Five low- income participants either participants or persons in the community that can represent low- income people because of their involvement with them and their understanding of their problems. f Social Services. ❖ Six representatives selected from meCommugity College,DLegaltServi�es, Employment ❖ NC Cooperative Extension Program, Security Commission and Job Link.. ❖ The Successfully Transitioning to at feast once per quarter ncconjun con with the Council's in each county will meet to date agency's preparation of OEO Form 240 review ach pe�g g more effe t ve services. and to suggest adjustments in the program geared at They also share pertinent information from well asrtag agency and/or area that could be beneficial to the STARS participants ❖ Representatives from the low- income community complete need survey and distribute surveys to residents in their own communities or in their workplace. ❖ Representatives from the low- income serve as a PAC representative to the Board of Directors. c. Program Participants: • STARS participants complete need /interest surveys. ❖ Work with their counselors to achieve self - sufficiency by following through on short and long -range plans. them • Participants and family members when relevant ir indsvidual chops from a ❖ STARS Counselors advise participants to approach their proactive standpoint rather a reactive stance. ❖ Identify and develop strategies to achieve realistic goals designed to help lift themselves and the family out of poverty. Agency Name Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation Plan (Continuation Page) d. Others: ❖ Staff will assess the needs of low- income person during the initial intake, home visits, subsequent up office visits and aind at he'endlog the year to determine progress made.. sign up for casemanage ❖ Staff evaluate the program by tracking the participants' progress toward reaching their goals, participation in group learning sessions and on job retention abilities, rate their income increases and whether or not they have risen above the poverty level. Staff attends and provides technical support at the PAC meetings. Staff acts as an advocate for the participant while working with them to help them become knowledgeable enough to advocate for themselves. • Representatives from other human service agencies serve on the Board, The Policy Advisory Councils in each county and network with the agency to foster a seamless delivery of services. ❖ Members from the faith -based community work with the agency to assist in resolving crisis situations. They rely on the staffs relationship with community partners and their ability to both assess and authenticate the situation. The program's intake ayssystem s u se dth to either substantiate and/or negate information received by the applicant possibility of services being duplicated. Representatives from this group also serve on Policy Advisory Councils 2. Describe how administrative policies and procedures are monitored by the Board of Directors. The Board of Director monitors administrative policies and procedures through a review of financial records and reports, affirmative action goals, personnel action, etc. The Executive ar or takes act as are procedures are not violated and recommend needed policy changes to the Board of Directors for approval. • The Board examine, analyze, evaluate and discuses policies in effect during the program year. The Board reviews the annual audit with the agency's auditor to make sure that the agency is fiscally sound. The Board reviews program reports at each bi- monthly meeting. The Board's committee structure allows for all aspects of the agency's programs to be reviewed on a monthly or bi- monthly basis with committees reporting to the full board. ❖ The Board conduct an annual evaluation of the Executive Director's performance in order to determine if the agency's goals and objectives are being met. 3. Describe how the Board acts on monitoring, assessment and evaluation te the aportseport, the + The Policy Advisory Council will meet each quarter to review, app crisis report, and the non - quantifiable, suggest if relevant program adjustments and share relevant information from their individual program that may be beneficial to low- income people. ❖ Members of the Board of Directors' Planning and Evaluation Committee meet each Quarter with the Policy Advisory Councils to review program progress and make recommendations if warranted o the full board on any proposed programmatic changes. Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation Plan Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 34 of 49 Agency Name (Continuation Page) ❖ Each proposed project in last year's plan contained performance measures against which progress in the program was measured on a quarterly basis. All goals were accomplished 100 %. For the program year ending June 30, 2012, we planned to provide comprehensive casemanagement for 65 CSBG families and we actually provided comprehensive casemanagement to 73 families. This fiscal year's project evaluation will begin July 01, 2013 and end June 30, 2014. 4. Describe the Board's procedure for conducting the agency self - evaluation. ❖ Board members participate on a team composed of staff, participants and community representatives to review records, interview staff and participants to ascertain whether the agency is in compliance with the rules and regulations that govern the agency. Board members complete a survey, distribute and collect surveys in their respective communities in order toera e the agency's responses to determine the type of services low- income persons need 5. Summarize the results of the Board's recent algency'stnextDt Strategy for Eliminating information has been or will be used to develop Poverty. Indicate when the next evaluation will begin and be completed. ❖ The Board of Directors met on October 19, .2012 for an orientation /training retreat. During the board training member revisited the original benchmarks from a prior Strategic Planning Session. They assessed their strengths pbe� ouldnundertake for e the coming the session as . s the elf- duties and roles that each me evaluation will be conducted in October 2013. Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 35 of 49 Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. Community Services Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2013-14 Application for Funding Administrative Support Worksheet Form 212A NIA 1. Administrative Support requested for (Name of Grant): 2. Total amount of Administrative Support requested: $ 3. Brief description of grant including the name of the funding source: otal Grant Amount: I . Give the reason for requesting Administrative Support from CSBG and describe how the funds will be used: (Attach supporting documentation in the Appendices) 4 T $ How will the agency track the CSBG funds used for Administrative Support? 7. Basis for determining amount of Administrative Support needed. (Please select either Indirect Costs or Cost Allocation, not both.) Indirect Costs Indirect Cost Base Indirect Cost Rate %: Indirect cost base amount for this grant: Percent indirect allowed by funding source for this grant: Dollar amount indirect allowed by funding source for this grant: - Cost Allocation Percent of administrative costs allowed by funding source for this grant %: Dollar amount of administrative costs allowed by funding source for this grant: 8. Actual numerical calculation used to determine Administrative Support needed: 9. Administrative Support to be applied: (choose one) Monthly Quarterly Annually % $ % $ $ Fiscal Year 2013 -14 Community Services Block Grant Application Page 36 of 49 Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. OEO Form 225N -The Budget Narrative umma Section 111 Indirect Cost Rate Information: Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc (JLHCA) applied for a new indirect cost rate December 21, 2012. We are awaiting final rate approval. Staff Names and Positions: Tina Ray -CSBG Director (100% CSBG); Nicole Jones -Jo. Co. Senior STARS Counselor, Kelly Cameron- HC Senior STARS Counselor; Linda Ware -LC Senior STARS Counselor; Gladys House- JC STARS Counselor, Tanisha Rouse -JC STARS Counselor; Janie Mullin -HC STARS Counselor; Tameika Prince -H C STARS Counselor Fringe Benefits: Communications: JLHCA fringe increased due to an increase in health care costs. All calculations are provided in OEO 225. Equipment: N/A section Section 1Uc Budget .. uppo. a a Space Costs: Space cost increased because we moved to a new facility and the cost of services has increased.. All calculations are provided in OEO 225. Travel: Supplies /Materials: All calculations are provided in OEO 225. Sub - contractor [DBA if applicable] Address /Phone Section udget Su po rt Data Contractual Community Action Opp 11Primary Contact Ben Watts 25 Gaston St, Asheville, N. C. Service Description Data Entry Software Payment Arrangement $2000.00 Contract Duration 1 year Sub - contractor [DBA if applicable] Address /Phone CMA Technologies Primary Contact P. 0. Box 5275, Winston Salem, N. C. 27113 Service Description Payment Arrangement Data Entry Software for Client Vouchers Contract Duration 11 year $3,500 ection a; Client Services: All calculations are provided in the OEO Form 225 Other: Other cost decreased to cover expenses in other line items. 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L./ U G.i a d U 0 Q o �!PG� n q0 L4 0 w 5 94 N 07 W � m a 07 in O C a C � ti A Q e cw OC O O adaSaus- Torres g L APPENDIX B JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESUME FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOHNSTON- LEE- HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. EXECUTIVE.DIRECTOR Position Title: Executive Director F1SCA status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Status: Full Time Supervised by: JLHCA Board of Directors POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Director is responsible for planning, directing, and supervising the overall operation of the Community Action Agency. Directs Administration, planning personnel and program heads. Work involves budget preparation, establishment, interpretation, and implementation of program standards and procedures, and problem solving activities. Requires frequent contact with governmental officials from local state, and federal government levels, community leaders, and private citizens. Work is performed under the general direction of the Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Plans and directs the work of a large staff of professional, technical, clerical, and support personnel engaged in the operation and coordination of program activities. • Directs and reviews the development of program plans and budgets. • Conducts frequent staff meetings to keep professional staff members and program heads aware of changing policies and procedures. • Plans, organizes, and coordinates Board of Directors meetings and various committee meetings. • Attends conferences, seminars, and community meetings locally and nationally to keep up with laws and regulations detrimental to the agency. • Perfoinis related work as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements • Oral Communication — Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Obtains clarification; responds well to questions. Executive Director (continued) Page 2 • Written Communication — Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely edits work; varies writing style to meet audience needs. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written information. • Interpersonal Skills — Ability to get along with a variety of personalities and individuals. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new approaches. • Judgment — The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Willing to accept responsibility for making accurate business decisions. Supports and explains reasoning behind opinions. Includes appropriate people in decision - making process. Makes timely decisions. • Public Information Techniques — Practices the principles of communications through a variety of different mediums including print, Internet, e- Newsletters, television, and radio, PowerPoint. Exhibits strong problem solving and relationship building abilities and techniques. • Working Under Pressure — Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Through knowledge of modern public administration practices and application of laws, regulations, and policies related to agency, programs and operations. Thorough knowledge of the needs, problems, and attitudes of low- income or advantaged persons and the community. Considerable knowledge of modern accounting and budgetary principles and practices. Ability to plan, direct, coordinates and supervises the work of professionals, technical, clerical, and support personnel. Ability to prepare, evaluates, and submits fiscal budget and federal and state funding requests. Extensive experience in the administration, management of programs and people. SHILLS AND ABILITIES Graduation from four -year College or university in Public or Business Administration (preferably a Masters) or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Signature Date RESUME E. MARIE WATSON 1352 Little Divine Rd Selma, N. C. 27576 (919) 965 -2551 EDUCATION A.A.S. Business Administration and Pre - Liberal Arts: Johnston Community College B. S. Human Sciences - North Carolina Central University, Graduated Summa Cum Laude UNC- Chapel Hill Management Training Center for Creative Leadership Management Program Certified Housing Counselor Program Administrator National Certified Grant Writer Realty Therapy William Glasser Institute Choice Theory, Y Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Program Masters of Elementary Education at North Carolina Central University - Graduated Summa Cum Laude Doctorate of Theology at Bible Faith International Seminary Certified National ROMA Trainer PROFESSION 1987 - Present Executive Director: Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action,-Inc. 1979 - 1987 Administrative Assistant, Secretary, Assistant Crisis Counselor Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. 1974 - 1977 Assistant Bookkeeper: Max Pfeffer & Son, New York 1972 - 1974 Computer Operator: Chase Manhattan Bank, New York ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS Board Member for Neuse Charter School - 2006 - Present Paul Harris Fellow - Smithfield Rotary Club - 2006 Board Member and former Secretary for the Capital Area Workforce Development Board - 1991- Present Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project Board - Present Member of the Johnston County Area Transit Advisory Board Member and former Chairman Johnston County Jury Commission - 1999 - Present Chairman of the Lee County Emergency Food and Shelter Board Advisory Board Member Bank of Four Oaks - 2002 - Present RESUME E. MARIE WATSON PAGE 2 ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS CONTINUED Member for Johnston County Emergency Food & Shelter Board Member of Energy Policy Advisory Council for Weatherization Legal Aid of North Carolina Advisory Member - Present Former Member of Smithfield -Selma Chamber of Commerce Board Member and Past President Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies 2005 - Present Member of the Capital Area Workforce Development Board Youth Council Member of Community Action Partnership Former Board Member Carolina Pines Girls Scout - 2003 - 2005 Board Member and Former President North Carolina Community Action Association - 1997 -2001 Former Treasurer North Carolina Community Action Association 1985 - 1997 Member Greater Triangle United Way Executive Director Council Member Greater Triangle Johnston County Resource Investment Cabinet Member, Assistant Secretary and Past President Johnston County Citizens Association APPENDIX C JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESUME FOR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER JOHNSTON- LEE- HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. FISCAL DIRECTOR Position Title: Fiscal Director F1SCA status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday through. Friday - 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Status: Full Time Supervised by: Executive Director POSITION SUMMARY The Fiscal Director develops and maintains a system of fiscal control over a variety of diverse program accounts, each having a different funding source. Work includes the supervision of accounting technicians in the maintenance of the financial records concerning the receipts, expenditures and balance of federal, state, and local funds. Prepares financial status reports requiring the application of a variety of federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and procedures. Employee participates in the preparation of budgets by advising division directors and the Executive Director of previous costs and expenditures. Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Executive Director and is evaluated through review of records, reports, and periodic audit for confoiivance to regulation, policy and procedure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Prepares monthly financial reports, and federal and state payroll tax reports. • Plans, organizes, and reviews the work of accounting technicians involved in payroll preparation, pre- auditing of purchase orders, invoices and vouchers, and the general maintenance of accounting journals. • Acts as budget officer in monitoring receipts, expenditures, and payroll functions. • Prepares internal and external financial reports required by the Executive Director, governing board, and other funding sources. • Assembles data and prepares budgetary request and supporting information for review by the Executive Director. • Perfoluis related work as assigned. Fiscal Director (continued) Page 2 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements o Oral Communication — Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Obtains clarification; responds well to questions. • Written Communication — Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely edits work; varies writing style to meet audience needs. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written information. ® Interpersonal Skills — Ability to get along with a variety of personalities and individuals. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new approaches. • Judgment — The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Willing to accept responsibility for making accurate business decisions. Supports and explains reasoning behind opinions. Includes appropriate people in decision - making process. Makes timely decisions. • Public Information Techniques — Practices the principles of communications through a variety of different mediums including print, Internet, e- Newsletters, television, and radio, PowerPoint. Exhibits strong problem solving and relationship building abilities and techniques. • Working Under Pressure — Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Through knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. Ability to understand, interprets, and applies the law and regulations governing the maintenance of financial records. Ability to plan, supervises, and instructs accounting technicians in record - keeping and other accounting clerical work. Ability to perform year end procedures. Ability to debug prograrn errors that may appear on teuninal screen, with the assistance of computer support technician and programmer. Extensive experience in fiscal control, bookkeeping, or accounting - clerical work. Considerable computer experience. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Graduation from four -year College or university, supplemented by courses in accounting; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. A Masters is preferred. Signature Date LAK/SHA A. NICHOLS 128 -A W. Underwood Ave • Smithfield, NC 27577 •919- 938 -1499 • LakishaNichols(a�embargmail.com Objective Seeking a challenging position in finance that will utilize my skills and offer growth. Education University of Phoenix Master's of Business Administration Saint Augustine's College Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems Skill Proficiencies • Quarterly Reports • Reconciliation • Financial Statements • Accounts Payable • Record Keeping • Microsoft Office GPA: 3.66/4.00 GPA: 3.40/4.00 Professional Experience Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. — Smithfield, NC Fiscal Director • Prepare • Prepare • Prepare • Analyze Raleigh, NC September 2008 Raleigh, NC May 2001 7/2007 — Present budgets for all programs. monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for federal and local funded programs. state and federal income quarterly reports. and monitor program budgets and program for all federal, local and in -house programs. • Track and monitor cash flow for all programs. • Prepare financial reports for Board of Directors. • Supervise accounting staff. Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. — Smithfield, NC 8/2005 — 06/2007 Accounting Technician • Manage accounting books including general ledger and control accounts. • Make journal entries; post general and expense ledgers. • Reconcile monthly bank statements. • Prepare accounts payable and process for payment. • Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. • Monitor and track company accounts. • Manage and prepare 1099 tax returns. • Research and resolve billing and collections disputes. Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. — Smithfield, NC 2/2004 — 7/2005 Secretary/Receptionist • Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision. • Developed ability to work in a fast -paced atmosphere. • Effectively developed telephone communication skills. • . Answered incoming phone calls and took messages. • Maintained all record - keeping procedures without error. • Accepted funds to post cash receipts. • Purchased materials for certain departments. • Coordinated arrangements for Board Meetings, Executive Meeting and others • Prepared Board packages and contacted Board members as necessary. • Attended Board meetings and took minutes. • APPENDIX D JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR ALL CSBG EMPLOYEES JOHNSTON- LEE - HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. CSBG DIRECTOR Position Title: CSBG Director FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Job Status: Full Time Supervised by: Executive Director POSITION SUMMARY The CSBG Director is responsible for coordinating efforts of all CSBG Staff in the three county areas. She plans and writes the Community Service Block Grant, assisted by input from agency administration, staff, other human service agencies, clients and low- income community. Responsible for implementation and operation of CSBG program in accordance with approved grant and budget. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide assistance and supervision to CSBG staff in their understanding of CSBG regulations, program goals, Office of Economic Opportunity requirements, participant services, etc. • Responsible for seeing that all required program records are kept; works closely with Senior Counselor who will oversee the day to day operation of the program in their respective counties, and maintain records on funds expended. • Be well - versed in the CSBG funds, their appropriate cost categories, appropriate program and program categories. • Work closely with Fiscal Director to help assure that appropriate costs are charged to appropriate program and program categories. • Utilize internal monitoring of CSBG program operations to supervise staff and make necessary improvements to case managers' progress toward groups and enrollment goals. • Supervise and assist case managers in the type and appropriateness of expenditures by reviewing all client bills individually and approving these bills before submission to the Finance Office. • Work within the three county area to develop resources and coordinate program efforts with other agencies. • Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information. Page 2 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS • B.A. or B.S. Degree in Social Sciences, Business or equivalent experience. • Express sympathetic understanding of the disadvantaged and their place in Society. • Demonstrate professional competence in the assigned responsibilities with an ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere. • Professional verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to supervise and work effectively in a team atmosphere. • Understanding and competence in a basic computer operations and interactive technology. • Knowledge of budget preparation and ability to track expenditures in a correct and expedient manner. • Knowledge and understanding of the Case Management concept of service delivery. I have read and I understand the job description listed above. My questions have been answered. I am fully qualified for this position and can perform the duties as described. I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of all my duties and responsibilities. I understand that Management (and no other) reserves the right to revise this job description as deemed necessary. Date: Signature: Name (Print): JOHNSTON- LEE- HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. FAMILY SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT COUNSELOR Position Title: Family Services Case Management Counselor F1SCA status: Non - Exempt Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Status: Full Time Supervised by: Family Services Senior Counselor POSITION SUMMARY The Family Services Case Management Counselor provides a variety information, referral, and counseling services designed to help solve the socio - economic problems experienced by low - income families. Work includes assisting families in identifying, defining, planning strategies, and setting goals to resolve problems and barriers and work toward self - sufficiency. Work is characterized by the total involvement of a counselor working with a family to identify and break down barriers using a variety of resources and services. The counselor must exercise judgment and discretion to provide this service. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation, conference, and written reports for conformance to policies and procedures and results achieved. The measure of performance is how many families reach above poverty level. Maintains family case management files and completes reports as required by Agency and/or funding source. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Receives referrals from intake caseload. These referrals are determined at CSBG Weekly staff meeting with irregular or unusual problems being resolved through group staff discussions under the direction of the Senior Counselor • Meets with the client family to get to know the family and develop a working relationship with the family. • Develops with the family a plan of action to achieve certain goals set by family and counselor.... Case Management. • Makes home visits. • Meets with clients and agency representatives to identify and remove barriers to services. • Assist clients to locate affordable and safe housing. • Prepares and maintains records on each client. • Assist other counselors to plan monthly educational programs beneficial to case management families and other families interviewed. Family Services Case Management Counselor (continued) Page 2 • Attends workshops and training sessions relating to the service needs of low - income families. • Perform related work as required. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements • Oral Communication — Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Obtains clarification; responds well to questions. • Written Communication — Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely edits work; varies writing style to meet audience needs. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written information. • Interpersonal Skills — Ability to get along with a variety of personalities and individuals. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new approaches. • Judgment — The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Willing to accept responsibility for making accurate business decisions. Supports and explains reasoning behind opinions. Includes appropriate people in decision - making process. Makes timely decisions. • Public Information Techniques — Practices the principles of communications through a variety of different mediums including print, Internet, e- Newsletters, television, and radio, PowerPoint. Exhibits strong problem solving and relationship building abilities and techniques. • Working Under Pressure — Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Considerable knowledge of the needs, problems, and attitudes of low- income persons. Considerable knowledge of available community -based human services agencies and resources. Knowledge of program goals, policies and procedures of the agency. Ability to exercise effective leadership in organizing and conducting community meetings. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, human service agencies, community leaders, and the general public. SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.A. or B.S. Degree in Social Science, Business and equivalent experience. Experience in human services preferably. Signature Date JOHNSTON- LEE - HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. FAMILY SERVICES SENIOR COUNSELOR Position Title: Family Services Senior Counselor F1SCA status: Non - Exempt Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 am 5:00 pm Job Status: Full Time Supervised by: CSBG Director POSITION SUMMARY The Family Services Senior Counselor provides a variety of organizational, intake, referrals and counseling services for low- income households and groups in the Johnston- Lee -Harnett Community Action target area. Has additional duties as Crisis Officer and working in the community to develop resources. Responsible for on -line assignments of Family Services Counselors, their day -to -day supervision, and arranging for and scheduling monthly community education events. Keeps records of all monies expended on crisis and case management families. Received request for crisis assistance and case management assistance, and seeks resources to meet these needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provides day -to -day supervision of Family Service Counselors, signs leave slips, and evaluates their work performance. • Presides over weekly CSBG staff meetings where case management client families are selected and their needs discussed. • Works within the community to develop resources for family service clients. Works with Churches and Area Ministries. Assist in developing Area Ministries in areas where they are needed. • Hold monthly education meetings for client families. • Writes vouchers for assistance for families in crisis and case management families when needed and funds can be found. • Keeps accurate records of all monies expended in the Crisis Office; this includes EFSP funds expended. • Assist in providing on -going staff training for CSBG staff. • Prepares and maintains records for agency records and funding source requirements. Family Services Senior Counselor (continued) Page 2 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements • Oral Communication — Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Obtains clarification; responds well to questions. • Written Communication — Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely edits work; varies writing style to meet audience needs. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend written information. • Interpersonal Skills — Ability to get along with a variety of personalities and individuals. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming others. Maintains confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new approaches. • Judgment — The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information. Willing to accept responsibility for making accurate business decisions. Supports and explains reasoning behind opinions. Includes appropriate people in decision - making process. Makes timely decisions. • Public Information Techniques — Practices the principles of communications through a variety of different mediums including print, Internet, e- Newsletters, television, and radio, PowerPoint. Exhibits strong problem solving and relationship building abilities and techniques. • Working Under Pressure — Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. Considerable knowledge of the needs, problems, and attitudes of low- income persons. Considerable knowledge of available community -based human service agencies and resources; the ability to affect positive working relationships with their staff and administrators. Knowledge of project goals and strategies; knowledge of the policies and procedures of the agency. Ability to effect relationships of trust and confidence with low - income clients. Ability to supervise and motivate subordinate staff members. Ability to plan, organize, and deliver group meetings and community educational events. Ability to keep accurate records and to express ideas clearly. Ability to represent the mission of both the project and the agency in the best possible personal and professional light before the general public. SKILLS AND ABILITIES B.A. or B.S. Degree in Social Science, Business and equivalent experience. Signature Date APPENDIX E AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN 1 July 1, 2008 Revised June 21, 2012 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN I. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc.,(J -L- HCA) remains committed to its policy, in accordance with the Community Services Block Grant Act, that no person shall be on the basis /grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation or belief, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under the CSBGA. Additionally, no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of age in accordance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 or because of handicap as provided in Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1992, as well as other applicable civil rights laws and Presidential Orders in effect. Any and all complaints of discrimination by employees and applicants for employment will be handled as provided herein (See page 8 Complaint Procedures). ADMINISTRATION OF EO AND AAP To facilitate the implementation of J -L -HCA, Inc's Affirmative Action plan and administration structure must be established. Pursuant to this goal, J -L -HCA has implemented an administrative design assigning vital duties in the operation and implementation of its Equal Opportunity Policy. A. Board of Directors The Board of Directors of J -L -HCA and its staff shall incorporate within the regular programs of J- L -HCA, goals of the Affirmative Action Program and 2 shall bear full responsibility in the planning, implementation, conducting and evaluation of the program. In addition, the board shall initiate a process necessary to internally comply with Executive Order and CSBG Act provisions and directives as periodically deemed necessary. The Board of Director shall also be the primary mechanism for instituting proper policies. Through its varied members, the board shall be ultimately responsible for the total success of the EO policy. B. Executive Director The Executive Director of J -L -HCA, shall be responsible for initiating and sustaining equal opportunity goal oriented steps as set forth by the Board. C. The Human Resource Director(HRD) The Human Resource Director (Equal Opportunity Officer) shall be an additional responsibility assigned. The HRD shall be assigned by the Executive Director. The HRD shall serve as coordinator for civil rights compliance requirements of the Community Services Block Grant Act. The HRD must be capable of establishing and maintaining communication with minority groups, women's organizations, public and private civil rights organizations and agencies within the area served. The HRD shall maintain adequate records of this program. D. Program Directors The program directors of each program administered by J -L -HCA shall be responsible for assuring compliance with EO policies. E. A11 /Other Employees All other employees of J -L -HCA shall be personally responsible for carrying out the intent of the EO Policy and Affirmative Action Plan within his /her area of responsibility. 3 F. DISSEMINATION All board, staff members, community groups and special committees shall be given special orientation session relative to the equal opportunity program. Each employee will be given a copy of the AAP as approved by the Board of Directors. Community groups may receive a copy upon request. Posters shall be placed on all bulletin boards giving the identity, address and telephone number of the EOO. II. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - PROGRAM PARTICIPATION To assure maximum program participation of all ethnic groups within the agency's jurisdiction, the following policy is in place: A. J -L -HCA Board of Directors has always been and will continue to be composed of representatives from the community served. B. Each committee of the Board is composed of /equal representation from each component of the board. Policy advisory groups will be established to assure participation of citizens in planning and setting priorities. C. The policy advisory groups will assist in providing information about agency operated programs and activities. III. EVALUATION The affirmative action program will be monitored on a continual basis. The agency's present system lends itself to data collection which breakdown program participants by race, sex, age, handicap. Each program maintains target population statistics that is used to analyze the relationship of participants to the eligible target population. Each program also maintains demographic information 4 which is used in planning projects and activities for the agency. IV. COMPLAINTS - PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS A. APPEAL PROCEDURE An applicant shall have a right to an appeal or review in those situations where partial or complete denial of assistance or request for a specific, tangible benefit has occurred when the agency currently has funds and /or is providing a particular service over which it has the power to provide or disburse, and applicant meets or believes he /she meets the requirements of the program guidelines, but is denied the benefits, he /she will be given a formal response as to why the benefit was denied and provided an opportunity to submit additional information to support his /her case. B. PROCEDURE In case of denied assistance, a written letter of denial shall be mailed to the applicant listing the reason /s for denial and advising the applicant of appeal procedure. Applicant is allowed 10 working days in which to file a written request for an appeal. Envelope should be marked "Appeal Request ". CSBGA Programs are not income transfer program: No person or household is guaranteed funds or service upon proof of eligibility. Therefore, denial due to lace of funds and /or complaints of discrimination are not subject to this procedure. Persons unable to read or write will be assisted in writing request for appeal at any and all levels of the procedures. Upon receipt of written request for appeal, a hearing will be set up within 10 working days. Every effort will be made to have the hearing at a mutually agreed time and place. The Executive Director and or his /her designee who is a senior level official other than the person making the initial determination will be the hearing officer. 5 Written notification of hearing officer decision shall be mailed to the applicant within 5 working days after the hearing. This notification will inform applicant of his /her right to appeal this decision, if it's not favorable, to the agency's Board of Directors. Applicant is allowed 10 working days in which to file a written request to appeal decision of the hearing officer. Upon receipt of written request for appeal, the Board Chairperson or committee will review all records relating to denial within 10 working days. Written notification of the Board's decision shall be mailed to the applicant within 5 working days after the review. Applicant will be informed of their right to appeal unsatisfactory Board decision to the Office of Economic Opportunity. All documents relating to specific denial of assistance and actions taken will be maintained in each department with all appeal documents. After hearing and reviewing, documents will be maintained in a central file. Applicants wishing to appeal to OEO will be handled as follows: 1. The applicant shall send a written notice of appeal to the Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity within five (5) working days after receipt of the grantee's decision. Te notice of appeal must be mailed to the Director at Office of Economic Opportunity, Department of Health and Human Resources, 222 North Person Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27601. The notification shall include the name and address of the applicant, name of grantee, nature of the complaint, previous action taken to resolve the complaint, and desired resolution of the complaint. 2. The Director, or his designee, upon receipt of the complaint, will contact the parties concerned to request pertinent information on the complaint. This information must be forwarded to the Director within five working days of receiving the request for information. Failure by the grantee to adhere to such a request for information may be considered as consent to the making of a decision by the Director 6 based solely on such information as is presented by the applicant, and it will also be considered grounds for suspension or termination of the grant. Failure by the applicant to adhere to a request for any additional information may be considered as waiver of the applicant's right to the appeal process and acceptance of the grantee's decision. 3. The Director will review the information submitted and provide a written decision to the applicant and the grantee within 15 working days after receipt of the pertinent information. 4. If the applicant is dissatisfied with the decision of the Director, the applicant may petition the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources within 30 days after receipt of the Director's decision for redress. 5. If the applicant is dissatisfied with the decision of the Secretary of Human Resources, the applicant may petition the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for redress within 180 days after denial of assistance. 6. The applicant may waive the local and state procedures and appeal directly to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or, at his own expense, file a complaint directly with the courts. V. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to achieve a proportionate number of minority and women employees specific employment practices must be followed. Thus personnel actions such as recruitments, employment, training, evaluation, promotion, salary increase and terminations will be examined as to the effect of Equal Opportunity. This will further facilitate positive compliance action. A. RECRUITMENT - All recruitment shall be performed in the following manner: 1. The agency shall inform recruiting sources and program directors of the EO Policy on 7 recruitment. The notification will stipulate that these courses actively recruit and refer minorities and women for all positions. 2. Area newspapers shall be notified of job vacancies as they occur. 3.In all advertisement, on applications, verbal and written communications, the following statement shall be included to identify the equal opportunity policies of Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action: We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer ". B. EMPLOYMENT - The following steps shall be taken in order to assure impartiality in the evaluation and selection of candidates. The goal shall be placement of protected classes as reflected in the target population in all levels of the employment structure. 1. Job announcements shall clearly state position requirements. To further broaden the Affirmative Action Program by preventing discrimination with regards to education (which would eliminate certain groups more often than others because of historical deprivations), the agency shall hire more on the basis of beneficial prior work experience in related areas than on educational background. 2. The personnel policies and procedures requires standardized job descriptions. All job descriptions are filed in an official job manual. 3. Due to the cultural bias tendencies of standardized test this agency shall refrain from their utilization for evaluation purposes except for potential clerical aid to ascertain particular abilities. 8 4 Responses to questions on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, political affiliation or handicap (if such appear) on the job application form shall be optional and shall be used only for information and reporting purposes by this agency. 5. A candidate shall not be eliminated from employment solely on the basis of a handicap or physical disability unless the handicap prevents achievement of goals and duties of the position applied for. J -L -HCA will make every effort to make physical facilities adaptable and accessible to a handicapped employee to assist in performance of their duties. 6. Ability to perform as determined by background, interview and recommendations shall be the primary criterion for employment. 7. After reviewing all applications on a non - discriminatory basis, the supervisor, or program director and /or the program advisory council shall make one or more nominations for the available positions to the Executive Director. The Executive Director shall have the authority to accept or reject any applicant. 8. Each unsuccessful applicant shall be notified in writing of his /her rejection for a job, and this agency's AA Policy. If discrimination is alleged the same shall be referred to proper authority for resolution. C TRANSFERS If deemed desirable and justifiable by the Executive Director, a present employee may be transferred without announcing a position vacancy and taking applications. This 9 action must follow a non - discriminatory procedure with regard to other employees. D. TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT Job orientation and training will be provided for each employee. The Agency will help employees work out a satisfactory work schedule in case courses are offered which conflict with the normal work hours. The agency will, within budget limitations, provide employees with out -of- county training opportunities when it appears that such training would be beneficial. Registration fees will be paid by the agency for agency sponsored or approved training. Each employee will be provided appropriate training each program year. The training and opportunities for training will be administered on a non - discriminatory basis. E. EMPLOYEE EVALUATION The following shall be the evaluation procedure which will insure fair performance rating: 1. The agency shall employ qualitative and quantitative criteria to evaluate employee performance. 2. The evaluation standards shall be uniform to eliminate discrimination. 3. The employee shall review his /her performance rating. 4. Evaluations shall be regularly scheduled for all employees. 5. The immediate supervisor will make the evaluation subject to review by the supervisor at the next higher level of authority. F. PROMOTIONS - shall follow these procedures; 10 1. Promotion shall be based on standardized criteria and administered equitably to all employees. 2. Criteria shall be based on evaluation and other related background qualities which enhance the candidates in the performance of the new position. 3. Promotion shall be without regard to age, race, sex, color, creed national origin, political affiliation or handicap, except as required to fulfill the AA Policy. 4. This policy will ensure promotion on a non - discriminatory basis and include minority placement in the entire Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action structure. G. SALARY ADJUSTMENT 1. The basis for salary adjustment shall be merit, responsibility and job related experience. 2. The salary adjustment criteria shall be applied to all employees and administered on a non - discriminatory basis. H. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Each employee shall be eligible to receive certain benefits depending on status of employee without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, or handicap. Types of employees shall be listed and explained in the agency's personnel manual (Personnel Policies and Procedures) for employee benefits. 1. CHANGE FOR JOB STATUS 11 Any employee who believes that he /she has been adversely affected in their job status has a right to contact the agency's EOO. A prompt investigation will be made. J. REDUCTION IN FORCE The Agency's Reduction In Force Policy outlined and approved by the Board of Directors which is incorporated in the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual be adhered to. as will K. TERMINATIONS 1. Termination shall be administered on a non - discriminatory basis. 2. Employees being involuntarily separated will generally be given advance notice. Termination may be summary, however, when in the judgment of the Executive Director, the offence is of such magnitude that keeping the employee on the job would be detrimental to the agency and /or the employee. 3. Employees must be given written notice upon termination which will include an explanation of the reasons for termination. 4. Each terminated employee shall be informed of their right to file a complaint if they believe discrimination was involved in their termination and shall be so informed upon notice of termination. VI. COMPLAINT OF DISCRIMINATION - EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT A. Informal Procedure: Any employee or applicant for employment who believes he /she has encountered discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, political 12 affiliation, or handicap should first discuss the belief of discrimination with the Equal Opportunity Officer. The EO Officer will work with the person and others concerned in an effort to resolve the complaint informally, within 20 working days. When the EO Officer has completed attempts to resolve the problem he /she will prepare a report of the problem and basis for disposition. Complainant will be informed of their right to have complaint reviewed by the Executive Director or the next higher level that is not involved in the complaint. Upon request, complaint will be reviewed by the Executive director or next higher level within 5 working days. Written determination will be given to the complainant within 20 working days after review by the Executive Director or Reviewing Officer. The complainant will be informed of their right to appeal and review by the Board of Directors if the problem is not resolved. Upon request for Board review, the Chairperson shall within 10 working days notify the complainant of the time and place of Board of Directors or a committee of the Board that will review the complaint. If the complaint is not resolved satisfactorily at the board level the complainant will be informed of the right to file their complaint with EEOC. Complainant will be informed of their right to file complaint directly with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at all levels. B. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES: 13 1. Definition - A grievance is dissatisfaction with personnel actions which alleges violations of personnel policies or other written instructions exclusive of discriminations. 2. Any employee who alleges violations of the personnel policies or other written instructions shall initiate the grievance proceeding no later than the (10) days after the last act which constitutes the basis for the grievance. 3. An employee shall present his /her specific problem through informal discussions with his /her immediate supervisor. 4. If the employee is not satisfied by the supervisor's response or the action involves the supervisor, the specific action of alleged violation of policies or written instruction shall be written and shall be submitted by the employee to the next higher executive in rank in the organizational structure. 5. Employees who are aggrieved by actions of another employee of the same employee level or rank shall submit his /her grievance to his /her immediate supervisor who will work with other supervisors to resolve the grievance. If no agreement can be reached, the grievance shall be presented to the Project Director. 6. If the employee is not satisfied or agreement is not reached on the informal level with the immediate supervisor or written level with the Project Director, the grievance, which shall list the personnel policy section (specific) or written instructions the employee alleges to have violated along with summary of all attempts to resolve 14 the grievance at prior levels, sha.11 be submitted to the Executive Director. 7. The Executive Director's decision on all grievance matters except discrimination complaints, suspension without pay, reductions in pay and employee terminations shall be final. The exceptions may be appealed to the Board of Directors. 8. Appeals to the Board must be made in writing within 10 working days after the decision of the Executive director is issued. The appeal request must be written, stating the specific action that was taken against the employee and specific policy or instruction alleged to have been violated and should be addressed to the Chairman of the Board. 9. In cases of termination, an employee may request an immediate hearing by the grievance committee by making such a request to the Chairman of the Board in writing within 10 working days after notice of dismissal is issued. 10. Upon receipt of an appeal request, the Chairman of the Board shall form a grievance committee as expediently as possible. 11. The grievance committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by the Chairman of the Board and two (2) staff members of Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc., one (1) staff person shall be non - professional staff member elected by the non - professional staff members. The other staff person shall be a professional level staff member elected by the professional staff members. 12. The committee chairman shall be one of the members appointed by the Chairman 15 of the Board and shall be designated by the board chairman at the time of appointment. 13. The committee will be responsible for hearing only relevant and pertinent information relating to the specific charge(s) of the aggrieved. The committee will hear all witnesses presented by the aggrieved and the person (or agency) charged against. Both parties shall submit a list of witnesses they wish to present to the committee prior to the hearing(s). both parties shall have the right to cross examine any witnesses. 14. Any recommendation(s) by the Grievance committee shall be rendered within three (3) working days after the committee has closed its hearing(s). Majority and Minority opinion reports will be written where unanimous decisions or recommendations cannot be reached by the committee. 15. All recommendations of the Grievance Committee must be approved or substantiated by the Board of Directors prior to implementation. 16. If reversal or reduction In severity of the action or decision made by the Executive director is recommended by the committee and approved by the Board of directors, the aggrieved employee may be reimbursed up to an amount of any loss wages caused by the adverse action, minus the deductions of all paid leave, workman's compensation and other such compensations received during the period of the grievance. VII MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action shall maintain an active file for 16 review for a period of not less than 3 months, all applicants for employment. All other records shall be maintained in accordance with applicable laws and funding sources. APPENDIX F DOCUMENTATION OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR INITIAL PLANNING PROCESS The Daily Record, Dunn, N.C., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -Page 3 tV tl • .: I .trict• .:. tl l Not Rhal NEY Snow said a new plaintiff will have to be selected by the South- ern Coalition for Social.Justice. fit. Because the filing period for )12 commissioners is in February, in amissioners the interest .of time, Mr. Snow an attorney asked commissioners to approve istridting'to ' hiring Adam Mitchell, ivho came Witt map up. with the prdpdsed districts, to handlethepracess. • y. Attoiney Mi. Snow said Mr. Mitchell commis- naiad also try to make it so the redistrict - county .would not have,to: go be- e 2010 U.S fore federal cotut'following De- ll awaiting partmept of Justice preclearance e U.S. De- inthe.future. The board of commissioners suit in the unanimously .approved the re- quired the quest Mr. Mitchell will be paid d approval for his work on an hourly basis voting dis- and the cost of his services will be ice the new split between the board of com- ed by the missioners and Harnett County ey must be Board of Education pending ap- strict court . proval by the board of education. he original For the first time in the county's ded to ac- history, the two boards voted to icts. use separate district maps for the to lawsuit next 10 years. lent agree- Commissioner Jim Burgin The plain- asked if the county could look into wsuit was the possibility of getting out ofthe 12008. Mr. preclearance requirement under ;oard are / has the itary-con- 68. Hi oh- se ils u, my have tary-con- mentary tary-con- smallest e county. n the list s. Erwin ois have tudents. priations ernment umber of ants, but n neigh - ty tard•en -: n of un- : Health for stu- air local Bement, ill pro- 'or stu- the Voting Rights Act altogether. The county falls ender the Voting Rights Act jurisdiction which re- quires preclearance any time the county makes changes that could potentially diserifranchiselaMor- ity voters. Coranaksioners.agreed [oiooat te t;sue m the futu re. AirportTees . County Commissioners voted to.establish a fee" schedule for.thdr .Hainett Regional`Jetpbrt. The fea.is $75 per month or $900 per year .for the airport's • fixed -base operator (FBO) to per- form aircraft maintenance, flight 'training, for an aircraft charter or taxi, aircraft .rental and any ground services. There is also a facility fee of up -to-$25- ai d'a -fee for after-hours service calls of up to $100. The fee for parking an aircraft at the jetport will be $10 per day or $45 per month Currently, Air- port Administrator Barry Blevins said the fee is $2 per day and $30 per month. Mr. Blevins said the fees are comparable to those at airports in surrounding counties. • Hearing On CCCC Building Commissioners also held apub- lic hearing on the proposed Cen- tral Carolina Community College Health Science Education Build- ing, which is proposed to be built at Brightwater Science & Tbch- nology Park off U.S. 401 in Milling- ton. The public hearing was re- quired to move forward with the project Commissioners . Chair- man Tim McNeill said the only step remaining before •a ground- breaking can be held is for com missioners to approve a lease agreement for the property. • In other business: • Curtis Bullion was reappoint- ed to the Harnett County Planning Board; Katy Aguirre and Wendy Cortez were appointed to the Har- nett County Council For Women; Angie Ellington was reappointed to the Angier Library Board; Ev- erett Blake was reappointed to the Angier Planning Board as an extraterritorial jurisdiction; and Commissioner Dan Andrews was reappointed to the Southeastern Economic Development Commis- sion. $tudeni'Charged With Assault high hooli School teenager has been The sc victm, according A •West Johnston -High accused of assaulting an �} 1 to reports, sustained other student while on the i loth a broken nose, in- school commis. 6 „s '• - f temalinjury tohis shoul- der and 'multiple facial Garrett Dean Freeman, -�� ^�xj!?�;:- 16, of Tamworth Drive in y lacerations. Willow Spring, was ar MnFreemanissched- rested this past tceek.' `F an uled to appear in -the - He is now facing a mis- Johnston County District demeanor .charge of as- Cdurt:F'eb.14. saultingtb inflict serious injury. Johnston Chanty Shetiff's'de- i'he chstges.stem.f trimd. n as- tectives are still inves1jgeeing.to saintgainsfdnotheFbtudent,al -. determinetheexadtcauseoftlie 'Iegedly in the stairwell at the attack . • Fuguay Man Charged With Embezzling tionofIl0 and N.C-42 • Johnston County Sher- iffs officials have arrest- ed a Fuquay -Varina resi- dent after he allegedly stole money from his em- ployer. Timothy Harold Riv- ers, 35, was taken into custody Friday by John- ston County deputies on suspicion that he embez- zled $329 in cash while working at the Walmart near the intersec- WTSB reports that the incident took place in January of last year: The suspect was placed in the Johnston County Jell on a $10,000 bo, o fficiani lly charged secured wi th one felo- eus count of nd embezzle- ment and conspiracy. He was set to appear in Dis- trict Court Monday. . Courthouse Continued From Page One . Photo/Patricia Harmon-Lewis Gentry 'Primary: stiidefikklirarida and;tance Surles, shown here, led the Pledge of Allegiance at thi's'•inonth'i-meeting of:the-Hamett CoiintySchool Board:They'are shown with Harnett County Su- . perintendent of Schools-Tom Frye. dents. All of the care will be done place. School. with the approval of the child's The board named Dyan Pope as School staff members also rec- normal doctors. Each school will this year's Assistant Principal of ognized board members as part of be responsible for making a space the Year. She is the assistant prin- the statewide School Board Ap- for the respiratory care to take cipal at Overhills Elementary preciatinn Week observation. is a hapel ham. Otolar- Sur- sfield uneri- 3 aft amp army :and ledal the Dream." The keynote speaker will be Dr. Bruce Grady, who is dean of Shaw University Divinity School. The line -up for the parade will begin at 10 a.m. If you would like to participate in the parade, you are asked to contact Sharon Spen• cer at 897 -5554 or Fred Myers at 891-8308. RSVP Events To commemorate the 2012 t '-actin Luther King Jr. Day, Hal, County RSVP is partnering .n Campbell University Cam- pus Ministries AmeriCorps in a week of service which will run through the holiday Monday. Campbell students and RSVP volunteers, as well as anyone in • the rmmniunits. can loin together perishable foods for the Harnett Food Pantry. For more informa- tion about these service projects, contact Harnett County RSVP at 893 -7579. • Events At Campbell The Campbell University blood drive will also mark the begin- ning of a week -long tribute to Dr.. King where students and faculty will be able to give back to the community. Following the blood drive Mon- day, the Rev. Brenda Girton - Mitchell will lead a service at Butler Chapel on H.iesday at 10:40 a.m. The Rev. Girton - Mitchell is director of the Center for Faith- Based and Neighborhood Part- nerships at the U.S. Department of Education, where she engages The week will culminate on Jan. 21 with a concert benefiting S.A.F.E. of Harnett County. Tick- ets for the concert will be sold all week prior to the event. You may sign up for events on- line at wwv.tfaforms.com/228168. The first lilt registrants receive a free NILE week of Service T- shirt Campus Minister the Rev. Faithe Bean: said Campbell's fifth annual hILK Week of Service is not only a fitting tribute to Dr. King's legacy, but will also fit in with the university's focus on community service during its 12Sth anniversary. She said the Week of Service "empowers individuals, strength- ens communities, bridges barri- ers, creates solutions to social said. Phillip Knight of Lillhtgton was trying to do legal business when the building was emptied. "83 is musing me problems be- cause I need td go to court and get me a lawyer," Mr. Knight said.•. Though she didn't give an exact Break -In amount, Mrs. Johnson said bomb threats don't come cheap. "It is very expensive because we have to pay all these employ- ees even though they can't work," Mrs. Johnson said The investigation into the threat is now ongoing and Maj. Huber said no suspects have been identified at the present time. Continued From Page One son under a $90,200 bond and Mr. Covington under a $90,000 bond. dent, identified the stolen items in The third suspect was a juvenile their possession — several elec- and vvas charged ona juvenile peti- tronics including an mp3 player, tion and released into the custody laptop, camera and video game of his mother. system. The total value of the items was estimated to be more —Tyler Douglas than $2,000. Kasiem Anderson, 16, of Benson u me rfe rt — was arrested and charged with Co �+ misdemeanor larceny, felony lar- ceny, felony breaking and entering and possession of stolen goods. Timothy Shaquille Covington, 17, of Benson was arrested and charged'with'felony breaking and entering, felony larceny -and pos- session of stolen goods. Both suspects, both South John- ston students, were held at the Johnston County Jail — Mr. Ander- Continued From Page Ohe Chief B.P. Jones is warning con- sumers and retailers alike. "We just want to get the word out there, so that merchants can be aware. This is the first we've seen in a few months," he said. —Tyler Douglas DAILY DIGESTS Community Action To Hold Public Hearing Johnston Lee- HarneCj Community Action Inc. will hold a hold a pub- lic hearing Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. regarding the2012 -13 Community Services Block Grant. The public hearing will be held at 745 Shawtotcn Road Suite A, Lillington. Benson R.O.C.K.S.To Meet Jan. 19 Benson R.O.C.K.S. 'Reaching Our Community Kids Successfully: will meet at 6 pm. Jan. l9 at Benson Elementary School. The meeting will include a discussion of the status of.the 'organization's name and tax ID number. budget and upcoming fundraiser ideas. Participants will also discus community involvement and the status on geeing or- ganizations to sponsor the group. How To Submit A Daily Digest To submit a Daily Digest, e-mail news @mydailyrecord.com, fax to 891 -4445, mail to The Daily Record at P.O. Box 1448, Dunn, N.C. 28335 or drop it by The Record offices at 99 W. Broad St., Dunn. Items are published at no cost for nonprofit organizations. I Nfh '5,4411 9mpaawil Barrington House Still Water The Daily Record Dunn, N.C., Friday, January_212 801 "liable For Rentals.' tontinpedFromPageOne business page of Record regard - he , an House was in- tlete. Barrington House will nger offer a la carte dining s presently closed ginning Jan.-25, the Carriage e at the Barrington House be open on Wednesday, ;day, Friday and Saturday ngs with a limited dining and bar. CLEARING THE RECORD goad relationship with us," he said of the contingent which attended the meeting from Eastovdr. 'T think it will be a big boost to the City of Dunn and our consum- ers and to the follts down inEasto- Banrington House Twill- contin- ver," said Mayor Harris, ue to operate as a bed and break: In November, an election was fast and is available, as is The held for the chairman of the East - Regency Center, to rent for wed- over SanitaryDistrictIncumbent dings, birthdays, reunions, corpo- Chairman. Morgan Johnson, who rate meetings, fundraisers •and supports purchasing water from otherei'ents. Dunn, won the hotly contested elebtion, which featured political mailers in opposition to staying with PWC. One mailer. asked "Why does BIG MONEY want to CONTROL your water?" Another' just said . "SayNO to Fayetteville control of Eastover Water District!" • Among those 'Opposed to the deal with Dunn is Eastover resi- dent Janet Idol; who said that the majority of people in her commu- nity are not happy about the switch from PWC to the City of Dunn. "There's •a side to this story 'Ent you all have not heard," Mrs. Idol said. "We feel like we have • really been taken advantage of by the sanitary district" • Primary . ington Police Investigating Break -Ins ington Police are investigat- :veral break -ins that took Tuesday night • e Fear Party Beverages on Jld Road Was broken into someone ldcked in the back illington Police Chief Frank I said The thief stole an un- disclosed amount of money, ciga- rettes and grocery items. Vending machines were also broken into at the Food Lion on the south end of town as well as Econo- my Tire. Sgt. Scott Goodman is investi- gating. ton Fraudster Receives Federal Sentence tenting guidelines .range, the court found he had received more than $1 million in gross receipts from financial institutions as a result of the offense. It found the defendant was the leader of crim- inal activity that involved five or more participants or was' other- wise extensive and that he abused a position of private trust through his interactions with unsophisti- may be indicative that people are cated investors. It also found he not entirely satisfied with the by justice through pertu- lions before them. - year-old Clinton man was ed to 12 years and seven in federal prison for iric Omar Jones was also I to pay restitution of 185. ones was convicted by a • nil 21, 2011, one count of ng to commit bank fraud lake a false statement to 5 a bank on a loan, 15 if bank fraud and two making false statements obstructed Continued Froth Page One tce t -c loans. riotis testimony at his trial, ac- In the last two weeks, Republi- Mr. Jones' sen- cordin • 0 , r can voter in - - �e One eso " ,st to replace chers at the school will be 'udget request includes ap- ltely $145,964 to replace k, which circles the foot- s. :ers flared between board . -s Chuck levorse and Mr. nit the money the county nd on fuel in the next year• arse wanted an estimate ch the county will spend on on ct year. Transportation Di- ;evin Griffin told the board tuber is not available. He - Levorse his staff doesn't e cost of fuel until it is de- each week Mr. Levorse could not accept that an- can't tell me someone have a projection about Ich it is going to cost us," orse said. 'art defended Mr. Griffin, • the point of putting a finger evorse's face. Tart said following the ; he did not want to Dam- ' the confrontation. only thing I will say is that Ting to give him a chance he said. "By the end of the I think everything was OK." Mr. Levorse looking for information. A1ea government offices will "I felt like 1 was being treated be closed Monday in observance like a ldand 1 didn't like it;'Mr of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Levorse said. "I wanted some in- as will all banks and the State formation and for some reason EmalaY000 Credit Union. Post of- they didn't want to give it to me." said he was, just She said there are fears that the water and sewer rates will more than. double for customers of the Eastover Sanitary District as a result of having to pay Dunn back for the construction of the new line. "We're going to be paying a lot of money," she said 7b pay for the water line, the City of Dunn has taken put a 10- year loan, which will be paid back over 20 years by the Eastover Sanitary District The city council also awarded a bid for the project. Tuesday night to Herring- Rivenbarkinc. of Kin- ston, which offered the low bid of just over $2 million when bids were opened Dec. 20. The next two lowest bidders, who were not selecte est hie San ford Contractors of Fayetteville and Ramey Inc, of Bethania, N -C, With soft costs, Mr. Autry said the project was expected to•come fn at just over $2.6 million. The scope of the project includes the 12 -inch line, as well as the reloca- tion of an existing booster pump station, chemical feed station, generator and other site-appirte- nances to a site between Godwin and Wade. Audit Report 'Coanml members also received the audit report for fiscal year 201N11 from Phyllis Pearson of Petway, Mills & Pearson PA. Ms. Pearson said the city was given an unqualified audit opin- ion, which is the highest level a governing body can achieve. The city's fund balance, she said, was at $3.4 million in 2011; an increase of almost $30,000 Over 2010 and nearly $400 since 2007. Dun's fund balance is at 29.12 percent of operating expenses, over three times more than the LGC- recommended 8 percent "The financial statements show that the city is financially stable," Ms. Pearson said "You've had a period of growth instead of a period- of decline in a very dif- ficult economy." Taxicab Deferral . • The city council also deferred several agenda items including Mayor Harris appointing council members to committees, setting a date for the annual budget retreat and an application from a Dunn resident to operate a taxicab in the city. Council members held a public hearing 'on- and amendment to the setting fares for t for the first tenth: cents for each adc a mile. The council the fer an application 1 company in the tit Johnson of Fair Dann, to allow -.Pa Tones the opportm the required back on Mr. Johnson an five einployees. Th heard at the next a which is set for Fel In other busiiiest • Council membl lease, agreement Harnett High Scho sociation Inc. to rel the former Han School at the Dunn League Campus tht 2012 for $1. • At the request c Billy Barfield, c agreed to record - council meetings on ernment channel C 'the council's refit meetings are shown nel. his choice candidate. "You should ask him," said Mr. Brewer, pointing to H.A. Tltrling- toa at the other end of the table. "He's a Democrat so he's support- ing whoever he thinks Will lose to Rep. Paul to the other Republican contenders. "I'm about like her," he said, nodding toward his Wife. • Mary Blue, who lives in the Riverside community, said she is MLK Day Closings He was still upset about the inci- dent following the meeting. "He got in my face for some reason and I don't appreciate that," Continued From Page One Mr. Levorse said The board approved a letter of helpful, but not a prerequisite. engagement with the Tharnngton Anyone planning to audition Smith consulting firm to move for- must bring a hard copy of an ward with the redistricting pro- 8 -inch by 10 -inch headshot along toss for board elections. The with a resume. Headshots may be school board has approved a new fn color or black and white. district plan which has been sub- The low- budget film is a Grat- ed musical, called "Tbo Far From The Tree," tells the story of a fa- ther and daughter who are both in the music business. The film will be set fn two time periods, the 19605 and 1980s. Larry "Doc" Car- michael is the film's producer, di- rector and writer. All characters will be needed for approximately nine to 12 days of shooting plus rehearsal time. Production is scheduled to begin Film miffed to the Justice Department The letter of engagement allows Tharrnngton Smith to continue the process once approval is received from the Justice Department. Board attorney Duncan McCor- mick said the Justice Department has not had questions raised to this point, which he said is an indicator it could be approved. The school board has approved a different map from the one ap- proved by county commissioners. this spring and run through mid - The boards share the same district summer. map under the current plan which was approved following the 2000 census. (DAILY DIGEST �- mmunity Action To Hold Hearing -Harnett Community Action Inc. will hold a hold a pub - ;.;, _ ,,;i -19 at 4 p.m. regarding the 3012 -13 Community Services public hearing will be held at 745 Shawtown Road WEDNESDAY POWERBALL PICK K 3 (Day) 4 -7 -1 5.19.29 -45 -47 (Night) 0 -7.8 Powerball 25 Power Play 2 CASH 5 4- 14- 15 -25 -3 PICK 4: (Day) 3 -7.4 -8 (Night) 0 -8 -9 -3 fices will be closed Monday and there will be no mail delivery. The public library will be closed Mon- day and will reopen Tuesday. ABC stores will also be closed Monday. Garbage collection will run Monday and the landfill will also be open, as well as all conve- nience sites. 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Call 91' 910- 990 -3527- Find these ads and many oth My Classifieds on pages 4-1 today's edition of The Daily F .2 /Tuesdays, January 17, 2012 GOOD .monk_ • •i • . CQrreeioTI'Sr. • The Herald is comnlittedit9 accutatji:'s.r R.V Hlghtat .Might @sanfordheraldcom. Onthe Agenda Rundown 'ofjlocalRieetIngsln'tl?eai a . - TODAY- • . rTheSller ityBbard'ofCommitslo ::willMeetatrii .In'thecouftroomat 1'ayynHal1,311 N:SecondAye, Cff€ioalsfrom Chatharr Coiujty - an`d`.tfie town of Cary will holds public •meeirig regarding a proposed joint la Muse plan covering a section of eastern 'Chatham County.The IieSring i,ill be p • oftheregulaitrreeting oftheChatham County Board of Commissfoneri at•6 p • in Pittsboro iiitheAgricdltu ?e Building auditorium, If needed, the hearing will continued on the evening ofJari.18: .<ThaChathafn CobntyAffofdable 'Housing'AdviaoryCorriniittee meeting be held from 5 P:m.;630-0.m.in the D 'build'ohg, Dunlap classroom, BO.East 5t, :Pittsboro., • The Moore Coun yBoard of :Commissioners will meetiri closed sass at 5 p.m.and regularsession at 6 p.m. irk •bdarcesmeedng:roominCarthage. • ■ A public hearingcnncemingthe 2013 Community Services Block Grant bei idat4p.tn:atJohnstonLeeHam -. Community Action In4275 5. Steele St, Sanford•: . , -. -Alba Lee.CountyBoardofSocial Services will meet at noon in the • commissioners' room, first floor of the Lee . County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford. ■The.Sanford City Council meets at 7 • . pm. atthe miinidpel center.in Sanford. • WEDNESDAY MTh e Lee County Ecohomic Develdpment Corporation Board of Director's will meet at noon at the EDC office in Sanford, • ' • TheMoore County Library Advisory Board will meet at 4 p.m. at the Carthage library. . ' • ■ A Moore County Soda! Services Board meeting will be held at 3 p.m. in the DSS ' board room, Carthage. - ' The Hamett County Board or Commissioners.willmeet in special session at 9 a.m. in the commissioners' meeting • rnnm nt th, rev ant„ wiminic+.=n..n / Thursday, January 12, 2012 GOOD MORNING Corrections The Herald is committed to accuracy anddactpaltceR.ortrirl9.7a rg ali .P..4}?ral. or request a clarification, email Editor R.V. Hight at hight @sanfordherald.com. On•=te.Agenda Rundown of local meetings in the area: •TODAY :. . IvlfAas.gnSNheelspf Sanfordwill hold its3Yrontfily+board meeting at 930 a.m. at:tf a prat Presbyterian Chytclilibrary. Interested mefibefs'oEthe community areitivited tb semi ' •� pil'o•'ore CountiSoil and Water Conservationviilllif?et at4 p.m. In the soil and water'conference room of the agricultural center. TheMoore County Emergency Services Advisory Committee will meet at 6 p.m. in the emergency services operations center, Carthage: ' JAN.17 ■ Officials from Chatham County and the town of Cary will hold a public meeting regarding a proposed joint land use plan covering asection ofeastem Chatham County.The hearing will be part of the regular meeting of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners at 6 p.m. in Pittsboro In the Agriculture Building auditorium. If needed, the hearing will be continued on the evening ofJan.18. The Chatham County Affordable . Housing Advisory Committee meeting will be held from 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. In the Dunlap building, Dunlap classroom, 80 East St, Pittsboro. • TheMoore County Board of Commissioners will meet In closed session at 5 p.m. and regular session at 6 p.m. in the board's meeting room in • Carthage. . • A public hearing concerning the . 2012 -2013 Community Services Block Grant will be held at4 p.m.Johnston Lee Hamett Community Action Inc, 2255. Steele St, Sanford. ■The Lee County Board of Social Services will meet at noon in the commissioners'room, first floor of the Lee County Govemment Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford. SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2012 THE HERALD School library wins grant. Wilson's Mills Elementary School has received a 10,000 grant to'strengthen :he book collection in its li- )rary. The State Library of North 2,arolina awarded the School Library Collection Develop - nent Grant, made possible )y federal Library Services Ind Technology Act funds. Statewide, 63 public school ibraries won grants this rear: "This grant helped us build stronger book collection to ,upport the school's curricu- um," said Susan Bolejack, . he librarian at Wilson's Mills Elementary. The grant replaced outdat- d books and added new top= cs to the library's collection: We struggle to maintain a ollection that is current and student needs," Bole -, G _ .id. "Our average book -ears old.. ;rant .helped us buy woks for the medicine/ -fogy section and : 290 3A • From left, Deniarcus Sanders-Brantley, Maiisol Saucedo-Contreras and .Kathryn Jenk- ins enjoy some of the 698 books the school bought with a state library grant: • . , COURTESY b JOHNSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS • • ing readiness and student not' offered to replace exist- school libraries this year to- achievement. Research corn- .ing funding .for the library. taled $612,181. Through this re g i s t e r e d should not 'enter buildings,. it ossible tliatan incorrect or k state as a Sex offend - • is p . connection incorrect . c o r It records show..He faulty - Internalallow 011 years- and • seen this to hind bars before he ing plumbing is designed with led''in 2007, state re- • a water.trap at all sinks, toilets ow and shower' drains;. properly someone: contacted functioning traps will prevent • 0 :a PoliteDepai-tment smoke-from entering the .11.with, allegations building. \ that our trap is ' • e had • molested • a child, To ensue Y llo's parole Was immedi- full, pour' a3 �, ut one gallon of •revoked., water into.alt that have • astillo is,being held at the not been used recently. In the oi.en. Correctional Institu- event that smoke 'enters Your • )n,•:a.medium-security pris- • home or business, open all a in° VancOboro, authorities. 'parted. Jobless rate s: to Johnston County job- - 1te fell to.:8.7 percent in fibril 9 percent in the N.C•.'Employ- it.,,,ccurity CommisSi0n :j?preed last week, It 14nvefber, when the aunty's labor force. stood at K +t;.,.,,r.,,har:rfinhless windows for ventilation and . promptly notify\.town'person- nel •by.calling 934 - 2438, 934 -2798 or 934 -1377. • Police form crisis team, The Clayton Police Depart- ment has trained two officers to be part of a Crisis Interven- tion Team. • The intervention. team is 'made up of. law enforcement. . officers, mental - health provid- the Zebulon'Police Depart . Before opening-her-practice, ment•before joiningthe:Clay- Bennett worked for 'a. short tonforcein2008Heholdsthe while as ahospitalist -atJohn- IIntermediate Law Enforce- .stop Medical tenter sin Smith- _ • nient Certifi- field. .An open house is sched- cation from uled from 5 to 7p.m. Jan. 12. Re- f h. e • N . C . freshments will be served, and a Ci-iminal Jus- door prize will be •awarded. . .tire. Training and-Stan- .dards Com- mission. He- .will graduate Gook this spring Johnston County's landfill from 'John- and solid 'waste convenience ston Community College. centers willbe closed Monday, Cook will be assigned to the Jan. 16,1n observance of the Special 'Operations Division, Martin Luther King'Jr. holiday. For more information, call the Johnston County Solid Waste Division at 938 -4750. Landfill closed for holiday Traffic Unit. New .practice . in Clayton Public hearing Elizabeth Bennett of 'Clay, - The board of Johnston-Lee- ton has openeda primary-care Harnett Community Action practice, Comprehensive will meet at 4p.m. Thursday, Care, in Clayton. The office is Jan: '19, in the conference in Suite, 240 of the Johnston room at 1102 Massey St., Professional Plaza, which is Smithfield.>The board will on the campus of. Johnston - hold a public hearing on its Medical Center on N.C. 42 201213 Community Services • Block Grant. Obituaries Notices may becom View and place ph Contact our. Bold listings indicat JOHNSTON CQUNTY Benson, Jewel W. Lee, 80. Benson, Jill Pope, 59 ' • Four Oaks, Geneva A. Stanley, Princeton; Amanda 'Mandy" Gr Princeton, Norma J. Hollomar Selma, Pearl D. Johnson, 83 Smithfield, Rosa Y. Suiith,57 STATE Dunn, Johnny G. Mclamb, 46 Hampstead, J.L. Barbour, OUT OF STATE Handover, MD, Dorothy Cox, 7 J.L. Barbow HAMPSTEAD J.L. Barbour of Ham died Tuesday, Decent 2011 at home surroundei family. He was born Novern 1948 In Smithfield; NC the late Clarence Barbc Ethel Godwin Barbour. J the owner-of Dolphin Ele Surviving is his wife; ' Mangum: Barbour; The Clayton High S from &gCarolina F attend . officer train gene: Chacvill.e, pres beth Conley, advis Nick Mann, vice On COURTESY Window World has solu ruin'- OHNSTON- EE- : • RNETT COMMUNITY ACTION, XNC. POST OFFICE DRAWER 711 SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 MEETING ATTENDANCE DATE /9'1 NAME OF COMMUNITY GROUP �S-86j ✓ G[l'i-t 1 PLACE & ADDRESS C & A FORM 14 REVISED 8/2000 Jan 23. 2012 11 :35AM JLNCA- Sanford NC • • No.881° P 2 a'OHNSTON rAEE- CARNETT 4COMMUNITY. - CTION, ITC. POST OFFICE DRAWER 711 SMITHFIELD, NC 27577 MEETING ATTENDANCE, DATE 09/./4 NAME OF COMMUNITY GROUT g ali6 /flail PiAC E & ADDRESS i r 'G ( iJc- A FORM 14 REVISED 8 /2000 JOHNSTON COUNTY 2012 -2013 CSBG- PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 19, 2012 "COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC" Please feel free to write your comments space regarding rovided b low. Community Services Block Grant in th e p ace p There were no representatives from the community in attendance at the CSBG Public hearing in Johnston County LEE COUNTY 2012 -2013 CSBG- PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 17, 2012 "COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC" Please feel free to write your comments regarding the 2012 -13 Community Services Block Grant in the space provided below. There were two individuals in attendance from the community at the Lee County CSBG Public hearing, but they left after discovering that it was not the public hearing for the Department of Soil and Conservation. HARNETT COUNTY 2012 -2013 CSBG - PUBLIC HEARING JANUARY 19, 2012 "COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC" Please feel free to write your comments regarding the 2012 -13 Community Services Block Grant in the space provided below. There were no actual comments from the 2 people who attended the public hearing because they thought it was a public hearing for the JLHCA Weatherization Program. After realizing it was the wrong meeting, they took the time to look over the CSBG funding application, but declined to make any comments. They wanted to know what they needed to do to get their homes weatherized and when could the work be completed. APPENDIX G DOCUMENTATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPLY 0 ' C cn CD N V) "7 c OS. CD • N OD. W'-0 CA 0 o Ni NS-9E2-61-6 .uortna )--, 0, O m 5 p C%D co O. O. 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At g com- office more It term . irs are Lion. disap- le said term. said what tr the eting, led it y," he. ainst id he man- rote a day t see n for re- ; he Dint- aate has ,set aid. y is fer- p- dry `o''f ess Drs sh- lot The Daily Record, Dunn, N.C., Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - Page 3 McNeill, Andrews Honored At Final Board Meeting By BRIAN HANEY News Editor Yesterday marked the final meeting for two men who have served on the Harnett Coun- ty Board of Commissioners for a combined 32 years. Outgoing Commissioner Dan Andrews and then -board Chair- man Tim McNeill became tearful as they bid farewell to the board of commissioners and were hon- ored with resolutions from the . county and the state's highest ci- vilian award, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. For Mr. Andrews, yesterday signified the end of two decades on the board with two of those years spent serving as chairman. Mr. McNeill has served 12 years on the board, with the last four as chair. Mr. McNeill presented Mr. An- drews with a resolution from the county in honor of his service, as well as the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which he called "a well de- served honor for a great man." In reading the resolution, Mr. McNeill said Mr. Andrews "has been a vigilant and - dedicated commissioner" and listed a num- ber of accomplishments which were made during Commissioner 'Andrews' tenure on the board, including construction of a new governmental complex including a new Harnett County Court- house and Harnett County Sher- Daily Record Photo/Brian Haney Outgoing Harnett County Commissioners Dan Andrews, left, and Chairman Tim McNeill deliver parting remarks during their final meeting as the two prepare to leave the board Monday morning. Both men were given resolutions in their honor from the county, as well as the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. iff's Office, creation of the Brightwater Science & Technolo- gy Park, which will soon be home to the new Central Harnett Hospi- tal and Central Carolina Commu- nity College Health Science build- ing, implementation of the Leake- Goforth . study and creation of Harnett Forward Together Com- mittee, as well as construction of numerous new schools and im- DAILY DIGESTS Community Action Board To Meet. About Grant Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action Inc. will apply for $592,668 to provide services to low - income people in Johnston, Lee and Harnett counties to operate the Community Services Block Grant Program for fiscal year 2013- 2014.The JLHCA Board of Directors will meet to ap- prove the grant at its Dec. 13 board meeting. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room at Johnston- Lee - Harnett Commu- nity Action Inc., 1102 Massey St., Smithfield. For more information, call (919) 934 -2145, ext. 141. • Erwin Board To Meet Thursday The Erwin Board, of Commissioners will hold its regularly sched- uled meeting at 7 p.m. 'Thursday in the Erwin Municipal Building Board Room. Some items on the agenda include December's Citizen of _ _ [2.1.‘ r imnrnvpmPnt ntan and provements to existing schools in the county. "Thank you, my friend," said Mr. McNeill in presenting the resolution to Mr. Andrews. Mr. Andrews thanked the citi- zens of Harnett County for allow- ing him to serve for the past two decades. "It has been an honor and a privilege," he said. He then recounted when ' he first took office in 1992 and com- missioners voted to move the Harnett County Courthouse to the governmental complex. "What a decision that was," he said, also mentioning the new hospital in Lillington and the CCCC building along with the coming East Carolina University dental facility set to be built at Brightwater Business Park and the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, current, ly under construction in Buie: Creek. "We •have worked together with all these, people to do al these things," he said. "The fu ture of Harnett County has never been brighter. I leave this boar with no regrets. I am proud of ou accomplishments." Vide Chair Beatrice Hill the: made a similar presentation t Chairman McNeill, in which sh thanked him for his "outstandin leadership abilities, his deep coi cern for good, local governmer and his strong commitment 1 provide better services to all tl citizens of Harnett County." Tl presentation elicited tears fro: the outgoing chairman. Mr. Andrews thanked Mr. M Neill "for his friendship and e erything that we have done t gether." "I will miss them and all t work they have done," said MI Hill of her. two colleagues. ", they leave us, I am hoping the coming board will do as much those that are going out. We did always agree, but we were able work all our problems out." Mr. McNeill thanked his fam and credited them as the reas he got involved in public servi then he turned his focus to t board of commissioners. "We've made progress even these hard times. We've acct plished a lot and I challenge t new board to accomplish el more because the challenges great. I wish them well," he sa "I love Harnett County," concluded. "I grew up here, die here and I want it to be s cessful." Commissioners Continued From Page One line images of the county's check register, a list of the county's cur- rent contracts and agenda pack- ets for county board meetings. torney Dwight. Snow to draft whistleblower policy that woi allow .county employees to co: forward with information with fear of retaliation from their pervisors. a er__ TT....rvrx naL- , ne. -a-VT 1P Dec•12. 2012 10:10AM JLHCA-Sanford, NC LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS Monday: Hamburger steak with rice and gravy and gain roll or hot dog with chili, baked beans, coleslaw, fresh banana; Tuesday: Chicken fajita or vegetable beef soup with cheese• sandwich and wheat cracker, green beans, candied yams, peaches; Wednesday: Pork roast and cheese sandwich on whole grain bun or mac and cheese • SCHOOL MENUS ' with ham slice and grain roll, oven roasted pota- toes, turnip greens, blue- berry cup; Thursday: Ham and cheese sand- wich on whole grain bun , or chicken wings with grain roll, green .peas, tossed salad, pear cup; Fri- day: Pizza Friday; glazed carrots, lima beans, nixed fruit GRACE CHRISTIAN Monday: Chicken No.9896 P. 2/2 Saturday, December 8;2012 / A3 nuggets, mac and cheese, buttered carrots, fresh fruit and milk; Tuesday: Beef quesadillas,.salsa, sour cream, lettuce, tor- tilla chips, fresh fruit and milk; Wednesday: Pizza, lettuce and 'toma- to salad, fresh fruit and tnilk, Thursday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, corn, garlic bread, fresh fruit and ztul% Friday: Cheese- burger, lettuce, tomato, french fries, dill spear, fresh fruit, ice cream and milli. LEE CHRISTIAN Monday: Steak nug- gets, steak fries, slaw, peaches; Tuesday: Ravi- oli, corn, applesauce; Wednesday: BBQ pork chops, mashed potatoes, field peas, roil; Thursday: Ham, potato salad, green. beans, cranberry sauce; Friday: Pizza, raw veg- gies with dip, fruit • • se for Monday ce interruption set FROM CITY OF SAINFORD SANFORD — There will be a temporary interruption,. of water service for water line tie in. Water will be off on iylonday, Dec. 10, from 9 -m: to 5 p.m. in the fol- owing areas: • Salem Church Road from Buckhorn Road to Copeland Road. • Buckhorn Road from Salem Church Road to Thomas Kelly Road. ' Water pressure may be low and water may be discolored in the sur- rounding areas during this tinge. Petitions for "Wilmington 10 pardon go to governor BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH, N.C. — lie governor's office pow has petitions bear - ag the signatures of 4,000 people who ay the Wilmington 0 should receive par - ons. Wilmington 10 'ember Willie Earl ereen went to Gov. everly Perdue's office riday with the peti- ons seeking pardons for the nine men and one woman who were convicted in 1972 of the firebombing of a white -owned grocery store in predominantly black area of Wilnling- ton. Then -Gov' Jim Hunt refused to pardon the group in 1977 but did commute their. sen- tences. Three key witnesses eventu- ally recanted their testimony. ELHCA board meets Dec. 13 SMITHFIELD -- ihnston- Lee - Harnett ommunity Action.Inc. ill apply for $592,668 to •ovide services to low- come people in John - on, Lee and Harnett unties to operate the wamunity Services ock Grant Program - fiscal year 2013 -2014. The JLHCA Board of Directors will meet to approve the grant at its Dec. 13 board meet- ing. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. hi the conference room at Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, .Inc., 1102 Massey St., Smith- field, N.C. 27577. • • • As the disabilities of age increase, focus on your blessings Q: I'm in my Bps, and I've just been told that I'm going blind. It's not going to happen all at once, I understand, but there • doesn't seem to be much the doctors can do about it. I hate this, and I'm not sure life is worth living anymore, What do you. fbbik? — H.R. Al Your letter came just as I was celebrating my 94th. birthday — and now someone has to read grandchildren (and now great grandchil= dren). Most of all, I still can enjoy God's presence every day. I can pray; I'can encourage others; I can meditate on the promises God has given us iir His Word, the Bible; I can thank God for His faithfulness to me over the years. God's promise is true: "Even to your old, age and gray hairs I ana he, I amhe who will sustain you" (Isaiah 46:4). Don't give in to• my malt to me, because ' despair. Instead, give I too suffer. from what's your life to Jesus called age - related Christ, and ask Him macular degeneration, to help you adjust to or growing blindness. • whatever comes your' Has it been easy way. Above all, thank, . to adjust to this? Not Hind that someday ail really; I miss not the pains and sorrows being able to pick up and disabilities of this a newspaper and read life will be over and we it or read my Bible the will be safely in God's way I once could. But presence forever. instead of focusing on what l can't do as' the disabilities of old age increase, I try instead to focus on what I still can do. I still have some vision; I still can move about to some degree; I still can spend time with my children and BILLY • GRAHAM MY ANSWER Send your queriesto`My Answer; c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C, 28201;61114877) 2- GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham, Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham.org. APPENDIX H DOCUMENTATION OF SUBMISSION TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPENDIX J COST ALLOCATION PLAN CO 0 CD w pt N CD a. 0 tD N D.1 cD -n O 0 p1 CO CD 0 -+1 N O n O 0 n n -a a. .-r 3 0 N 0 0 N 0 -1, 0 n cD 11. Maintenance and Repairs: • aeaA yoea wea6oad Aq pasn ;unowe ay; uo poses 10. Methodology for Supplies and Materials: - ieeA yoea wea6oad Ikq pasn ;unowe ay; uo poses 9. Telephone Equip. Usage: :a6esn as ;ndwo° •8 Vehicle from program ownership. :aoueansul 'L •a6e ;oo; aaenbs i(q and -s6oi lenpinlpui 5. Workman's comp (Fringe): - wea6oad Jed salaeles uo poses :aulg3eNI a6e ;sod .17 - s6oi wag walla! Jo aagwnN :eulyoel g Ado •g Number of copies from Togs. :auogdalal 'Z Number of telephones plus long distance Togs. c N Square feet of space occupied. 1SOO U JVHS AO Sw3111 AJOloaoHl3iN NOI1V9O11V COST ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY APPENDIX K VERIFICATION OF 501(C) (3) STATUS VERIFICATION OF 501 (C) (3) STATUS We, the undersigned entity, hereby testify that the undersigned entity's 501 (c) (3) status is on file with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Seniices, Division of Social Services is still in effect. Johnston - Lee - Harnett Communit Action Inc Name of Agency a. 7 aw n Chairman, Executive Director, or other Authorized Official Sworn to and subscribed before me, This is the J L day of be. c cry-) e r , 20 Z . o ary Public &IL/tic-7 My Commission expires: f' / S" a-0 f`3 Z z 1 ' A,. Internal Revenue Service Date: January 22, 2002 Department of the Treasury P. 0. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201 Person to Contact: Tonya Martin 31 -07387 Customer Service Representative Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Incorporated Toll Free le on Number: P.O. Drawer 711 e; Oa to eo P e 877 - 829 -5500 Smithfield, NC 27577 -0711 Fax Number: 513 -263 -3756 Federal Identification Number: A- 0859623 Dear Sir or Madam: We have received the copy of the Amended Articles of Incorporation filed with the State of North Carolina, on may 8, 2000, indicating that your name has been changed from Johnston -Lee Community Action, Incorporated to the name shown above. near records indicate that a determination letter issued in February 1967 granting your organization exemption m federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. That letter is still in effect. Based on information subsequently submitted, of the classified your because t'saaln organ desis 509 a foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). This classification was based on the assumption that your organization's operations would continue as stated in the es hcation. l your please letfous sources of we can consider the effect of the of operations, or on the exempt purposes have changed, P status and foundation status of your organization. Your organization is required to file Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, only if its gross receipts each year are normally more than $25,000. If a return is required, it The law filed by the a 5th day of the fifth month after the end of the organization's annual accounting p imposes penalty of $20 a day, up to a maximum of $10,000, when a return is filed late, unless there is reasonable cause for the delay. qII exempt organizations (unless specifically excluded) are liable for taxes under the Federal Insurance Act (social taxes) remuneration $100 o paid to each employee during ;alendar y ea r. Y our organization is not liable or the tax imposdunderthe Fede al Unemployment Tax Act FUTA). organizations that are not private adretnotsautomalicalbyeexempt excise se ttaxes? of the :ode. However, these organizations onors may deduct contributions to your organization as provided in section 170 of the Code Bequests, =_gacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to your organization or for its use are deductible for federal estate and lift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code -2- Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Incorporated 56- 0859623 Your organization is not required to file federal e.clfmouaorganizationes subject subject o this tax, it tax on must file an business income under section 511 of the your tax return on the Form 990-T, our organization's oni'sap esentsor proposed activities tate unrelated 'ltt trade or are not determining whether any Y 9 business as defined in section 513 of the Code. The law requires you to make your organization's annual return available for public inspection a on without charge for three years after m t the due on date of the s If also required to make available for public inspection a copy of recognition ep of exemption documents and the exemption letter to any individual who requests the exemption application, any supporting actual such documents in person or in writing• You e law does rg of only a you to provide vde� copies public blic inspection postage costs for the copied materials. The that are widely available, da for each day posting not make tthese these ava'�ab e for publ cmay be liable for a penalty of $20 a day inspection (up to a maximum of $10,000 in the case of an annual return). .ecause this letter could help resolve any questions about your organization's exempt status and foundation status, you should keep it with the organization's permanent records. If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. This letter affirms your organization's exempt status. Sincerely, v John E. Ricketts, Director, TE /GE Customer Account Services APPENDIX L STATE GRANT CERTIFICATION - NO OVERDUE TAX DEBTS MAIN OFFICE Phone 919 - 934 -2145 Fax 919- 934 -6231 Post Office Drawer 711 1102 Massey Street Smithfield, NC 27577 LEE COUNTY OFFICE Phone 919- 776 -0746 Fax 919 - 774 -1867 Post Office Box 1061 225 S. Steele Street Sanford, NC 27330 To: State Agency Head and Chief Fiscal Officer Certification: HARNETT COUNTY OFFICE Phone 910 - 814 -8360 Fax 910 - 814 -8362 Post Office Box 40 745 Shawtown Rd., Suite A Lillington, NC 27546 -0040 We certify that the Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc., does not have any overdue tax debts, as defined by N.C.G.S. 105-243.1, at the federal, State, or local level. We further understand that any person who makes a false statement in violation of N.C.G.S. 143C- 6 -23(c) is guilty of a criminal offense punishable as provided by N.C.G.S. 143C-10-1b. Sworn Statement: Robert Atkinson and E. Marie Watson being duly sworn, say that we are the Board Chair and Board Chair and Executive Director, respectively, of Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. of Smithfield in the State of North Carolina; and that the foregoing certification is true, accurate and complete to the best of our knowledge and was made and subscribed by us. We also acknowledge and understand that any misuse of State funds will be reported to the appropriate authorities for further action. /7q/0 h 1 ( a414,YfJ Board Chair e.Th 11 Executive Director Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day of the date of said certification. My Commission Expires: /1 l If there are any questions, please contact the state agency that provided your grant. If needed, you may contact the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management: NCGrants @osbm. nc.gov- (919)807 -4795 1 G.S. 105 -243.1 defines: Overdue tax debt. — Any part of a tax debt that remains unpaid 90 days or more after the notice of final assessment was mailed to the taxpayer. The term does not include a tax debt, however, if the taxpayer entered into an installment agreement for the tax debt under G.S. 105 -237 within 90 days after the notice of final assessment was mailed and has not failed to make any payments due under the installment agreement." MS &NCD Form 0008 Eff. July 1, 2005 Revised July 18, 2006, 7/07, 8/09, 9/11 Page 40 of 49 c.,i in! nopnPTI INITY EMPLOYER APPENDIX M NOTARIZED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY NOTARIZED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY State of North Carolina County of Johnston 1, Lakisha Olsron Ni chnl G , Notary.Public for said County and State, certify that Robert W. Atk.insnn personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged that he /she is Ronrri riha; rtwn of Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Air i on, [enter name of entity} and by that authority duly given and as the act of the Organization, affirmed that the foregoing Conflict of Interest Policy was adopted by the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body in a meeting held on the 16 day of February , 2012 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of Deeemhar My Commission expires (Official Seal) November 21 ,20 16 ,2012. Inc. Notary Public MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Instruction for Organization: Sign and attach the following pages after adopted by the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body OR replace the following with the current adopted conflict of interest policy. Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. Name of Organization Ri of 1- i oute Siglature of Organization Official Conflict of Interest Policy Instructions: This document is intended as an aid to assist non -State entities in establishing a conflict of interest policy. It is not intended to be used verbatim, but rather to serve as a template for nongovernmental organizations as they craft their individual conflict of interest policy. This example includes definitions of what is considered unacceptable, and the consequences of any breaches thereof. Each organization that chooses to use this template should take care to make changes that reflect the individual organization. The Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing persons, officers, employees or agents are to avoid any conflict of interest, even the appearance of a conflict of interest. The Organization's Board of Directors /Trustees or other governing body, officers, staff and agents are obligated to always act in the best interest of the organization. This obligation requires that any Board member or other governing person, officer, employee or agent, in the performance of Organization duties, seek only the furtherance of the Organization mission. At all times, Board members or other governing persons, officers, employees or agents, are prohibited from using their job title, the Organization's name or property, for private profit or benefit. A. The Board members or other governing persons, officers, employees, or agents of the Organization should neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from current or potential contractors /vendors, persons receiving benefits from the Organization or persons who may benefit from the actions of any Board member or other governing person, officer, employee or agent. This is not intended to preclude bona -fide Organization fund raising - activities. B. A Board or other governing body member may, with the approval of Board or other governing body, receive honoraria for lectures and other such activities while not acting in any official capacity for the Organization. Officers may, with the approval of the Board or other governing body, receive honoraria for lectures and other such activities while on personal days, compensatory time, annual leave, or leave without pay. Employees may, with the prior written ivities on approval of their supervisor, receive honoraria for lectures and other pay. If a tBoa d or hi other personal days, compensatory time, annual leave, or governing body member, officer, employee or agent is acting in any official capacity, honoraria received in connection with activities relating to the Organization are to be paid to the Organization. C. No Board member or other governing person, officer, employee, or agent of the Organization shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a purchase or contract with a vendor where, to his knowledge, any of the following has a financial interest in that purchase or contract: 1. The Board member or other governing person, officer, employee, or agent; 2. Any member of their family by whole or half blood, step or personal relationship or relative -in -law; 3. An organization in which any of the above is an officer, director, or employee; 4. A person or organization with whom any of the above individuals is negotiating or has any arrangement concerning prospective employment or contracts. D. Duty to Disclosure -- Any conflict of interest, potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest is to be reported to the Board or other governing body or one's supervisor immediately. E. Board Action -- When a conflict of interest is relevant to a matter requiring action by the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body, the Board member or other governing person, officer, employee, or agent (person(s)) must disclose the existence of the conflict of interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Brd a dconfl cber rater smiAfter with governing board delegated powers considering the possible disclosure of all material facts, and after any discussion with the person, he /she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. In addition, the person(s) shall not participate in the final deliberation or decision regarding the matter under consideration and shall leave the meeting during the discussion of and vote of the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body. F. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy -- If the Board of Directors/Trustees or other governing body has reasonable cause to believe a member, officer, employee or agent has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the person of the basis for such belief and afford the person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board of Directors /Trustees or other governing body determines the member, officer, employee or agent has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. G. Record of Conflict -- The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain: 1. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have an actual or possible conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict of interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest was present, and the governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed. 2. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement that presents a possible conflict of interest, the content of the discussion, including any alternatives to the transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in connection with the proceedings. Approved by: Johnston- Lee - Harnett Community Action, Inc. Name of Organization Date Signature o Organization Official 12/71/ Ii MAIN OFFICE Phone 919 - 934 -2145 Fax 919- 934 -6231 Post Office Drawer 711 1102 Massey Street Smithfield, NC 27577 LEE COUNTY OFFICE Phone 919- 776 -0746 Fax 919 - 774 -1867 Post Office Box 1061 225 S. Steele Street Sanford, NC 27330 Conflict of Interest HARNETT COUNTY OFFICE Phone 910 - 814 -8360 Fax 910- 814 -8362 Post Office Box 40 745 Shawtown Rd., Suite A Lillington, NC 27546 -0040 This statement is taken from Chapter XV Section II of Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action's Personnel Policies and Procedures. CONFLICT OF INTEREST It is the policy of the agency to prohibit business contracts or transactions with any firm in which a member of the Board of Directors or other policy - making body, or employee has a substantial business interest, or may directly or indirectly benefit from such transactions. Any member of the Board of Directors or other policy - making body or employee having any interest shall promptly make such interest known in writing to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors. This does not preclude conducting business with such firms when there is no other convenient source of supply. If it is necessary to conduct transactions with such firms, a written statement of justification shall be furnished. No reward, gift or other form or remuneration may be accepted by any member of the Board of Directors or other policy - making body, or employee for performance or non - performance from any vendor, contractor, individual or firm or from any other sources having or proposing to have a business relationship with the agency. Executive Director My commission expires ///21/ / Notary h AZ- % cfiglivA (vIR APPENDIX N FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS FEDERAL CERTIFICATIONS The undersigned states that: 1. He or she is the duly authorized representative of the Vendor named below; 2. He or she is authorized to make, and does hereby make, the following certifications on behalf of the Vendor, as set out herein: a. The Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination; b. The Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace Requirements; c. The Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke; d. The Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions; and e. The Certification Regarding Lobbying; 3. He or she has completed the Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace Requirements by providing the addresses at which the contract work will be performed; 4. [Check the applicable statement] ❑ He or she has completed the attached Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities because the Vendor has made, or has an agreement to make, a payment to a lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action; OR ®He or she has not completed the attached Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities because the Vendor has not made, and has no agreement to make, any payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence any officer or employee of any agency, any Member of Congress, any officer or employee of Congress, or any employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. 5. The Vendor shall require its subcontractors, if any, to make the same certifications and disclosure. eihat (A/ 21,14 Signatur _Johnston- Lee -Harnett Community Action, Inc. Vendor Board Chairman Title z// /2 Date [This Certification Must Be Signed By the Same Individual Who Signed the Proposal Execution Page] *************************************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** I. Certification Regarding Nondiscrimination The Vendor certifies that it will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88 -352) which prohibits discrimination basis of race, a 10 c 5 color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681-1683, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § §6101- 6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § §3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (h) the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion and political beliefs; and (i) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statutes which may apply to this Agreement. *************************************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** II. Certification Regarding Drug -Free Workplace Requirements The Vendor certifies that it will provide a drug -free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Vendor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing a drug -free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The Vendor's policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace; Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee be engaged in the performance of the agreement be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as agreement, the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction; Notifying the Depatttuent within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted: personnel action against such an employee, up to and including (3) (4) (e) a condition of employment under the (g) (1) taking appropriate termination; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f). 2. The sites for the performance of work additional pages if necessary): Street Address No. 1: 1102 Massey Street City, State, Zip Code: _Smithfield, N.C. 27577 Street Address No. 2: 225 S. Steele Street 745 Shawtown Road Suite A ton N.C. 27546 -0040 • City, State, Zip Code: Sanford N. C. 27330 Lillin done in connection with the specific agreement are listed below (list all sites; add Vendor will inform the Department of any additional sites for performance of work under this agreement. 4. False certification or violation of the certification may be grounds for suspension of payment, suspension or termination of grants, or government -wide Federal suspension or debarment. 45 C.F.R. 82.510. * ** * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * ** * *** ** * * * * * * ** * * * * ** * *** * * * * * * * * * * * * *** ** III. Certification Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke Public Law 103 -227, Part C- Environmental Tobacco Smoke, also known as the Pro - Children Act of 1994 (Act), requires that smoking not be permitted in any portion of any indoor facility owned or leased or contracted for by an entity and used routinely or regularly for the provision of health, day care, education, or library services to children under the age of 18, if the services are funded by Federal programs either directly or through State or local governments, by Federal grant, contract, loan, or loan guarantee. The law does not apply to children's services provided in private residences, facilities funded solely by Medicare or Medicaid funds, and portions of facilities used for inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in the imposition of a civil monetary penalty of up to $1,000.00 per day and/or the imposition of an administrative compliance order on the responsible entity. The Vendor certifies that it will comply with the requirements of the Act. The Vendor further agrees that it will require the language of this certification be included in any subawards that contain provisions for children's services and that all sub - grantees shall certify accordingly. IV. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions Instructions [The phrase "prospective lower tier participant" means the Vendor.] 1. By signing and submitting this document, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of the fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originate may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant will provide immediate written notice to the person to whom this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms "covered transaction," debarred, "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549, 45 CFR Part 76. You may contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, determined ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this document that it will include the clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - -Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and infoiination of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized in paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension, and/or debarment. Certification a. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this document, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency. b. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. ***************************************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** V. Certification Regarding Lobbying The Vendor certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal, state, or local government agency, a Member of Congress, a Member of the General Assembly, an officer or employee of Congress, an officer or employee of the General Assembly, an employee of a Member of Congress, or an employee of a Member of the General Assembly in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal, state or local government agency, a Member of Congress, a Member of the General Assembly, an officer or employee of Congress, an officer or employee of the General Assembly, an employee of a Member of Congress or an employee of a Member of the General Assembly in connection with this Federally funded contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Fonii SF -LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions. 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award document for subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) who receive federal funds of $100,000.00 or more and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly 4. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000.00 and not more than $100,000.00 for each such failure. ***************************************************************************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** VI. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Instructions This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a foiui is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any Federal or state or local agency, a Member of Congress, a Member of the General assembly, an officer or employee of Congress, an officer or employee of the General Assembly„ an employee of a Member of Congress or an employee of a Member of the General Assembly in connection with a covered Federal action. Use the SF -LLL -A Continuation Sheet for additional 'formation if the space on the form is inadequate. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. .refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information. 1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action. 2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action. 3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a follow -up report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action. 4. Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or sub -award recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants. 5. If the organization filing the report in Item 4 checks "Subawardee ", then enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known. 6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard. 7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (Item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments. Enter the most appropriate Federal Identifying number available for the Federal action identified in Item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number, Invitation for Bid (IFB) number, grant announcement number, the contract grant, or loan award number, the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., "RFP- DE -90- 001." 9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in Item 4 or 5. 10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the lobbying entity engaged by the reporting entity identified in Item 4 to influence the covered Federal action. (b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a). Enter Last Name, First Name and Middle Initial (MI). 11. Enter the amount of compensation paid or reasonably expected to be paid by the reporting entity (Item 4) to the lobbying entity (Item 10). Indicate whether the payment has been made (actual) or will be made (planned). Check all boxes that apply. If this is a material change report, enter the cumulative amount of payment made or planned to be made. 12. Check the appropriate boxes. Check all boxes that apply. If payment is made through an in -kind contribution, specify the nature and value of the in -kind payment. 13. Check the appropriate boxes. Check all boxes that apply. If other, specify nature. 14. Provide a specific and detailed description of the services that the lobbyist has performed, or will be expected to perform, and the date(s) of any services rendered. Include all preparatory and related activity, not just time spent in actual contact with Federal officials. Identify the Federal official(s) or employee(s) contacted or the officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) of Congress that were contacted. 15. Check whether or not a SF -LLL -A Continuation Sheet(s) is attached. 16. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348- 0046), Washington, D. C. 20503 Disclosure of Lobbying Activities N/A (Approved by OMB 0344 -0046) Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.0 1. Type of Federal Action: ❑ a. contract ❑ b. grant ❑ c. cooperative agreement ❑ d. loan ❑ e. loan guarantee ❑ f. loan insurance 2. Status of Federal Action: ❑ a. Bid/offer /application ❑ b. Initial Award ❑ c. Post -Award 3. Report Type: ❑ a. initial filing ❑ b. material change For Material Change Only: Year Quarter Date Of Last Report: 4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: ❑ Prime ❑ Subawardee Tier (if known) 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime: Congressional District (if known) Congressional District (if known) 6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description: CFDA Number (if applicable) 8. Federal Action Number (if known) 9. Award Amount (if known) $ 10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity (if individual, last name, first name, MI): (attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF- LLL -A, if necessmy) b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if different from No 10a.) (last name, first name, MI): (attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF- LLL -A, if necessary) 11. Amount of Payment (check all that apply): $ ❑ actual ❑ planned 13. Type of Payment (check all that apply): ❑ a. retainer ❑ b. one -time fee 12. Form of Payment (check all that apply): ❑ a. cash ❑ b. In -kind; specify: Nature ❑ c. commission ❑ d. contingent fee ❑ e. deferred ❑ f. other; specify: Value 14. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be Performed and Date(s) of Services, including officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) contacted, for Payment Indicated in Item 11 (attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF- LLL -A, if necessary): 15. Continuation Sheet(s) SF -LLL -A attached: ❑ Yes ❑ No 16. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U. S. C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U. 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