Lee County public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Lee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed Community Development Block Grant application in partnership with Brick Capital Community Development Corporation. The board will also discuss ARPA funding, legislative goals, adding a youth commission seat, and a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans. A closed session is scheduled to discuss business location or expansion.
- Public hearing on CDBG funding application with Brick Capital Community Development Corporation
- Discussion of ARPA funding
- Discussion of legislative goals
- Discussion of adding a youth commission seat to the Board of Commissioners
- Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for active military service members transitioning to civilian life
The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with $1,281,000 in actionable ARPA-funded proposals and to appropriate $1,550,225 for mental health services. The board also approved a legislative goal to advocate for public defenders in all North Carolina counties and for increased pay for court-appointed attorneys. A resolution supporting Operation Green Light for military members transitioning to civilian life was approved. A proposal to add a youth commission seat to the board was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved $1,281,000 in actionable ARPA proposals (7-0).
- Appropriated $1,550,225 for mental health services (7-0).
- Approved legislative goal to advocate for public defenders in all NC counties and increase pay for court-appointed attorneys (7-0).
- Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for active military service members transitioning to civilian life (7-0).
- Tabled the addition of a youth commission seat on the Board of Commissioners for further discussion (7-0).
- Held a public hearing on a proposed Community Development Block Grant application in partnership with Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (no opposition).
- Moved into closed session to discuss the location or expansion of business (7-0).
Board of Commissioners
The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, fund acceptances, and appointments. They will also discuss a zoning map amendment recommendation, legislative goals, and several policy items, including a business/commercial use in parks policy and a justice improvement study. The meeting includes a closed session for business location and personnel matters.
- Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Recommendation from Planning Board
- Legislative Goals Discussion
- Business/Commercial Use in Parks Policy
- Lee County Justice Improvement Study Discussion
- Accept $284,500 for Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery funds
The Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to increase the Multi-Sportsplex project budget from $25 million to $40 million and instructed McAdams to begin construction documents. The Board also voted unanimously to hire a full-time assistant for the Lee County Pre-Trial Coordinator and expedite spending for GPS monitors. Other actions included approving a rezoning of 1.96 acres on Greenwood Road to Neighborhood Commercial, authorizing a $400,000 grant application for an accessible playground at O.T. Sloan Park with a $100,000 local match, and approving an easement for Ting Fiber to install a fiber active cabinet on Hillcrest Drive.
- Approved $40M budget for Multi-Sportsplex (green, light blue, yellow zones) and instructed McAdams to begin construction documents (6-1).
- Approved hiring a full-time assistant for the Pre-Trial Coordinator and expediting GPS monitor spending (7-0).
- Approved rezoning 1.96 acres on Greenwood Road from RR/RA to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) (7-0).
- Authorized Parks and Recreation to apply for a $400,000 AFP grant with a $100,000 local match for O.T. Sloan Park (7-0).
- Approved easement for Ting Fiber active cabinet at 112 Hillcrest Drive and authorized County Manager to approve compensation (7-0).
- Approved updated MOU with O.T. Sloan Jr. to allow a portion of O.T. Sloan Park to be used for a new library (7-0).
- Approved Business/Commercial Use in Parks Policy and Commercial Use Permit Application (7-0).
- Approved Tax Collector's annual settlement, adopted resolution, and charged Tax Collector with collecting 2022 taxes (7-0).
Board of Commissioners
The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider approving a lease of the former Magneti Marelli site to Central Carolina Community College (CCCC). The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering library contracts, health program funding, property dispositions, and a rezoning application. Other items include updates on county projects and a closed session on business expansion.
- Public hearing and lease approval for Magneti Marelli building to CCCC
- Zoning map amendment (rezoning) application and staff report
- Use escrow funds to purchase equipment for two new exam rooms
- Approve resolution deeding county interest to City of Sanford for two surplus properties on Summerset Place
- Approve disposition of 1004 S. Third Street
The Board approved a 40-year lease of the former Magneti Marelli site to Central Carolina Community College (CCCC), with the property to be deeded to CCCC once the county's debt is paid. The Board also approved $416,000 in additional ARPA funds for roof, insulation, and HVAC work at the Bob Hales Center, and authorized up to $600,000 for hazardous waste cleanup at the Moore Training Facility. A development moratorium was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved 40-year lease of Magneti Marelli site to CCCC (5-0)
- Approved $416,000 additional ARPA funds for Bob Hales Center roof, insulation, HVAC (6-0)
- Approved up to $600,000 for hazardous waste cleanup at Moore Training Facility (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including library contract renewal, clinic equipment, and property dispositions (5-0)
- Approved resolutions recognizing Grace Christian School women's soccer and men's baseball state championships (5-0)
- Appointed Julian Philpott to CCCC Board of Trustees (ballot vote)
- Extended pandemic leave availability until December 30, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved sending Multi-Sports Complex project options to State Representatives (6-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Lee County Board of Commissioners will consider several old and new business items, including the purchase of the Buggy Factory Building, approval of leases with the City of Sanford and SAGA, and the Capital Improvements Program for FY 2022/23-2026/27. They will also vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, budget amendments, and grants. Public comments will be heard.
- Approve resolution and purchase of the Buggy Factory Building
- Approve leases with City of Sanford and SAGA for space at Buggy Factory Building
- Capital Improvements Program (CIP) FY 2022/23 - FY 2026/27
- 2023 Reappraisal Update
- Addendum to Emergency Medical Services Franchise Agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas
The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve the purchase of the Buggy Factory building at 115 Chatham Street, Sanford, for $5,125,000, with a $1.5 million down payment and installment financing. The board also approved leases with the City of Sanford and Sanford Area Growth Alliance for space in the building, and authorized alcohol sales at the library's Pop!-con event. Commissioner Robert Reives voted against the purchase, stating he preferred investing in county-owned property.
- Approved $5.125M Buggy Factory purchase with installment financing (6-1)
- Approved lease with City of Sanford for Buggy Factory space (7-0)
- Approved lease with Sanford Area Growth Alliance for Buggy Factory space (7-0)
- Authorized alcohol sales at Pop!-con library event on Aug. 20 (5-2)
- Approved $15,603 change order for asbestos abatement at Horton Pool (7-0)
- Approved addendum for additional EMS vehicle from FirstHealth (7-0)
- Approved $381,520 SAGA economic development contract for FY 2022-23 (7-0)
- Approved FY 2022-23 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Lee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a community health grant and personnel policy change, and to hold public hearings on amendments to the county code and two rezoning applications. The board will also discuss a grant ordinance amendment, re-establish Project Lazarus, and receive manager's reports. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition.
- Community Health Grant FY2023
- Public hearing on amendments to Lee County Code of Ordinances and Unified Development Ordinance
- Two Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) applications
- CSLFRF Grant Project Ordinance Amendment #3
- Closed session to discuss acquisition of real property
The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved Amendment #3 to the CSLFRF Grant Project Ordinance, allocating $8 million of the $10 million standard allowance to cover public safety salaries (Sheriff's Department, SRO division, Jail) and $2 million for broadband. The board also approved moving forward with Plan C for the Multi-Sports Complex, including a destination playground and road adjustments, and approved a modified bid of $737,115.90 for the Horton Pool Project. Public hearings were held for two rezoning requests, but no votes were taken on those items.
- Approved CSLFRF Grant Project Ordinance Amendment #3 allocating $8M for public safety salaries and $2M for broadband (6-0)
- Approved moving forward with Plan C for Multi-Sports Complex with destination playground and road adjustments (6-0)
- Approved modified bid of $737,115.90 for JM Thompson for Horton Pool Project (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Community Health Grant FY2023, personnel policy addition, and NC Emergency Management grant application (6-0)
- Approved resolution honoring former Planning Board member Kay Coles (6-0)
- Approved proclamation honoring Grace Christian School women's basketball team (6-0)
- Approved proclamation honoring Grace Christian School men's soccer team (6-0)
- Approved re-establishment of Project Lazarus Team for opioid settlement oversight (6-0)