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The COC, through its board chair Miss Brown (introduced by county staff), requested three staff positions and some additional dollars. County staff said the recurring cost would be $236,705 annually or $710,115 over three years. The requested positions include an administrative assistant (to manage meetings, websites and provide grant‑writing assistance), an HMIS/NC Cares 360 data analyst and a social worker housing navigator.

Staff said there is an approved ARPA freedom‑capacity allocation for community development that would align with the request, and suggested placing the item before the ARPA committee for formal consideration in September after the August meeting cycle. The Aug. ARPA committee was canceled, prompting the recommendation to bring the matter to the committee in September.

Vice Chairwoman Jones was asked to make a motion to move the item through the committee process. Commissioners did not take a final funding vote at the meeting; staff proposed either placing the request on the ARPA committee agenda or bringing it back for further action.

Next steps: staff recommended ARPA committee consideration in September and follow‑up to determine timing and any required budget adjustments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Agenda Session - August 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Continuum of Care board asked the county to support three staff positions (administrative assistant, HMIS/NC Cares 360 data analyst, social worker housing navigator) at an annual cost of $236,705 or $710,115 over three years, and requested that the county consider using ARPA capacity funds to cover the positions.","taxTitle","Cumberland County, North Carolina","taxId",3861,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786902,"Board approves JCPC funding plan, auditor contract and consent items at Aug. 25 meeting",331,7861625,8192645,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5585676-e3f97b4f9813fa49f72f6d7e9277aab5&start=7861&end=8192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5585676-e3f97b4f9813fa49f72f6d7e9277aab5/thumbnail_7861625.jpg","/articles/6786902/Cumberland-County/North-Carolina/Board-approves-JCPC-funding-plan-auditor-contract-and-consent-items-at-Aug-25-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786902-ca823ba9df50d0f227222d03d6305646/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213287&Signature=ZxGHzHfvNlRR4cS6Inn34qEt0medfl5h1VlAjOHBere3Xr0hgVzYma1qRfHtzjGQFAFsOEikbLH0dQldS7h4D11nCKESNPLH71rGFDqrwIYXaqRwoy4htnaP4wu3u5aAEgO1sip7xIw8O2S6BUTggTALpGwaK0OVfZ6yauxLmORVLxDbJp~f1KF3crmM5JOG7UZi1OVsWLe3Wuj5x~DPpRhFDl8KY~7FvNyYbQ-hL0wGiFvk27JM7B1syzGny8XCpmUXRp~U6mHW02OB9sfL6Pc9lrjkfZkQI9kaS02OyJG2VdR4NDlV-cLuEJjYili4BrI91uqCyRQdyfHNNaChmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cumberland County commissioners approved multiple routine but consequential items during the Aug. 25 session, including a funding plan to permit Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) reimbursements and a contract award for the county’s annual audit.

A motion to approve the JCPC funding request for the next fiscal year was moved, seconded and approved by raised hands with no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript. County staff had previously noted the funding plan is needed to draw down reimbursements and asked that the plan be placed on the Aug. 25 consent agenda for final processing.

On procurement, staff reported two proposals were evaluated under the RFP and recommended Cherry Beckard LLP (the incumbent auditor) as the highest‑scoring bidder. The contract, which covers the single‑audit program audits and nine major programs, includes a provision for a $7,000 surcharge per additional program if extra audits are required; staff said overall audit fees increased versus the prior year. A motion to approve the auditor contract was moved, seconded and approved by hand vote, with no named roll‑call recorded.

Other consent items advanced included approval of a presented voucher and stabilization program with a modification for transportation and a motion to approve a fast‑track application and authorize signing an extension to be placed on the Aug. 25 consent agenda. The meeting record shows chair confirmation of affirmative hands but does not include detailed vote counts in the transcript.

Next steps: staff will finalize the JCPC paperwork for reimbursement processing, execute the auditor agreement, and place the consent items on the formal consent agenda for signature processing.","Commissioners approved the JCPC funding plan, selected Cherry Beckard LLP as county auditor, and advanced several consent items including a voucher/stabilization modification and a fast‑track extension; votes were voice/hand with no detailed tallies recorded in the transcript.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786907,"Cumberland County Health Department reviews childcare rule updates, STD and teen‑pregnancy trends and opioid response efforts",473,5475854,5949210,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5585676-e3f97b4f9813fa49f72f6d7e9277aab5&start=5475&end=5949","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5585676-e3f97b4f9813fa49f72f6d7e9277aab5/thumbnail_5475854.jpg","/articles/6786907/Cumberland-County/North-Carolina/Cumberland-County-Health-Department-reviews-childcare-rule-updates-STD-and-teenpregnancy-trends-and-opioid-response-efforts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786907-03c84f01c614648ecc7ea884ca46201b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213287&Signature=D6Rea-zazCCrZHzkPNlec5-FY8sXPXoSqe2sRcWE-FvJPcSNPvIyiZy39aPIMyOdG9Dgnme5kgzYdIkEOLNJnOm0sM05OeWdQgnP42dylrPtRK~clg30AoHYUttKYbOuMN5zkRZecj6b47Xw8qH6fmt6ZDUGIU2WBqQ7XbTWTvE9WxVvSb-RP8iJfuaJcZtJNNLWQJQLJdyBmAiFj-xQ1h99~rAFjFi0~MjpjVI2yrER~KcNiIRcWUbNzWguxXygGy3B5bjTzu4n07UnqK-pvuTKN2zpq3~2WIMgFoGn2afmcsZi4yQDizboYNqEIud6ucaNvPLcFq14qphsdmBXNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County health officials told commissioners they have updated guidance and stepped up community programs across several public‑health areas, from family childcare rules to substance‑use prevention.

Health staff said in‑home family childcare regulations have not been updated since 2008 and described a staff review of diapering, sanitary conditions and pest control; two child‑care health consultants (one nurse and one health educator) currently provide non‑enforcement technical assistance and \"friendly visits\" to help providers comply. Officials said there have been no enforcement actions to date.

Officials also reported investments in rapid STD testing and prevention work. \"Our chlamydia and gonorrhea rates have gone down significantly,\" a health department presenter said, and offered to provide exact figures in follow‑up. The department also cited teen clinics and an adolescent parenting program intended to reduce repeat teen pregnancies.

On substance use and mental‑health work, Dr. Grady described a coordinated approach to the opioid crisis that aligns county strategy with existing coalitions, including a reentry council and a crisis collaborative. The county has a SAMHSA federal grant to fund first‑responder education and overdose‑prevention training and to support a law‑enforcement‑assisted diversion program at Fayetteville Police Department. Officials also said American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will support K–12 overdose prevention education beginning this fall.

Speakers noted challenges remain — particularly locating residential treatment or group housing for people with offender backgrounds even when funds exist. Staff committed to follow up on nearby treatment options such as Sandhills treatment and Canyon Hills.

Commissioners did not take formal action on the health updates; staff said they will provide follow‑up figures and continue coordination with area partners.","Health department staff briefed commissioners on in‑home childcare rule updates, declines in chlamydia and gonorrhea rates (figures to be supplied), teen pregnancy prevention programs, and coordinated opioid response efforts funded by SAMHSA and ARPA for training and K–12 education.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786912,"Cumberland County hears flood‑monitoring pitch, FEMA IPAWS alert overview",639,1470805,2110500,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5585676-e3f97b4f9813fa49f72f6d7e9277aab5&start=1470&end=2110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5585676-e3f97b4f9813fa49f72f6d7e9277aab5/thumbnail_1470805.jpg","/articles/6786912/Cumberland-County/North-Carolina/Cumberland-County-hears-floodmonitoring-pitch-FEMA-IPAWS-alert-overview","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786912-bb30b93daf769b78eeb9cf91c089ef20/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213287&Signature=FeJL5YKykzLwr~YHQ64crygTwhggDmOs7NJUZJEYfMnSqUQKviFKpeiV5UsvHDEtpKsqUzx-CyqZaBWy8ievEXj4ECYxxCUsRMyqvqaxqMstG8WeN3SoCgSpj0uzphQO4r-3LBDHBl2AyivVgLIAQa9pDlI0JpdpYv3b0lZVPkSXFOKYW3dF~jd6YMTACK4aGn7M9ppgk0ZvTSImFBICGy-Q42ILxPjEp5jXwxceLO0R-H1sCsDF56N~Q8ERRHbBN5C6p~5dPaR7Bw4rk9YMN8WCJbfbkXDflyW-LBSs42n0XkHKULFL3am7EK540n-EDIaGBE4HeiRLQs3JNI9uiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cumberland County commissioners heard a pair of emergency‑management briefings that outlined new monitoring and alert tools officials hope will improve early warning and response to flash flooding. County staff described an NC Biomet flood‑monitoring network that detects rising water, maps likely flow paths and is intended to give emergency responders earlier situational awareness.

The presenters said the network can \"automatically alert emergency personnel and public when water thresholds cross\" set limits and includes redundant capabilities — including drone integration and radio communications — to maintain awareness if digital systems fail. \"Together, these features create a resilient flood monitoring system for emergency operations and community readiness,\" one presenter said.

On emergency notification, a county presenter explained the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), noting that \"to use IPAWS, agencies must apply and be approved by FEMA.\" The presenter described IPAWS as a tool that can reach residential neighborhoods, businesses and critical infrastructure such as wastewater treatment plants, and cited siren volume ranges for high‑ and low‑impact zones as an element of local planning.

Commissioners and staff also discussed where signage and emergency equipment are stored in county emergency management facilities and confirmed follow‑up steps to integrate monitoring sensors with local response plans. No formal action was taken; the items were presented for information and for staff to pursue necessary approvals and procurement steps.","County staff heard presentations on a flood‑monitoring network intended to give earlier warning of rising water and on using FEMA’s IPAWS system for emergency alerts; presenters urged agencies to apply to FEMA to enable alerting and described system features to preserve situational awareness during outages.","actionData","errors"]

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