Lee County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will vote on a budget amendment and several resolutions. Items include a grant application to the NEHA‑FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model, a licensure upgrade for the VIPER Project, and declarations of surplus vehicles and telephones. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a public comment period.

• Budget Amendment #11/04/24/05
• Apply for Grant Funding from the NEHA‑FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program
• VIPER Project – Event Recorder Licensure Upgrade
• Resolution Declaring Nine (9) Vehicles as Surplus Property
• Add‑on: Declare Surplus Telephones and Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met on November 4, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda as amended, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The consent agenda included declaring nine vehicles as surplus for online auction, a budget amendment, and a resolution to convey surplus phones to Alleghany County Schools. The board also heard a presentation on the OT Sloan Pool Aquatic Study but took no action on it.

• Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (7-0)
• Declared nine vehicles as surplus property for online auction (consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendment #11/04/24/05 (consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution conveying surplus phones to Alleghany County Schools (consent agenda)
• Heard OT Sloan Pool Aquatic Study presentation; no action taken

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent agenda covering library funding, public health contracts, vehicle purchases, and policy updates. The board will also hold a public hearing for the FY 26 Community Transportation Program applications.

• Approval of 2024-2025 Libraries State Aid Application
• Purchase of new Animal Control Truck
• Purchase of Nissan Pathfinder and Armada for Narcotics
• Public Hearing for FY 26 Community Transportation Program Applications
• Resolution supporting speed reduction on Kelly Drive (SR 1521)

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as amended, which included numerous routine items such as minutes, budget amendments, and equipment purchases. The board also approved revisions to the county's Purchasing Policy, a one-year lease extension with the USDA, and a resolution supporting a speed reduction on Kelly Drive. A public hearing was held for the FY 26 Community Transportation Program applications, with no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Lee County Purchasing Policy (5-0)
• Approved one-year USDA lease extension at McSwain Center (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting speed reduction on Kelly Drive from 55 to 35 MPH (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month and Manufacturing Day (5-0)
• Held public hearing for FY 26 Community Transportation Program; no comments
• Approved budget amendment #09/16/24/03 (part of consent agenda)
• Approved tax foreclosure attorney contract with Winstead & Feindel (part of consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes software upgrades, a library grant letter of intent, and a budget amendment. A second public hearing will be held on the FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant. Additional items include a utility easement request from D.R. Horton and a classification and pay‑plan addition.

• Request to accept $225,000 from the Department of Adult Corrections
• Second public hearing for FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant
• Approval of Budget Amendment #10/07/24/04
• Tyler Technologies SaaS IAS software renewal addendum
• D.R. Horton utility easement request

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a $225,000 grant from the NC Department of Adult Corrections for re-entry programs serving Lee and Chatham counties, and approved a resolution to submit a $950,000 Community Development Block Grant application for housing rehabilitation of five units. The board also approved utility easements for D.R. Horton near the future Lee County Athletic Park and added three positions to the Classification and Pay Plan. All votes were 6-0 with one absent.

• Approved $225,000 DAC re-entry grant for Lee and Chatham counties (6-0)
• Approved resolution to submit $950,000 CDBG housing rehabilitation application (6-0)
• Approved utility easements to Duke Power and CEMC for D.R. Horton (6-0)
• Approved adding Pre-Trial and Re-Entry Manager, Reentry Coordinator, and Community Behavioral Health Clinician to pay plan (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including software renewals and budget amendment (6-0)
• Proclaimed October 6-13, 2024 as 'Lee County Parks and Recreation Volunteer Coaches Week' (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes, contracts for the VIPER program, and resolutions for property conveyances and surplus equipment. The board will also consider appointments and updates to the Athletic Park and Library projects.

• Approval of VIPER Program contracts with Motorola Solutions and Kinetic Business
• Resolution to convey property at 615 Magnolia Street to the City of Sanford
• Resolution to declare equipment as surplus property
• Change Order for the Lee County Library project
• Consideration of appointments to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved four change orders for the Athletic Park, accepted a reduced-scope bid for the OT Sloan Park accessibility project, approved a new USDA lease rate, and made appointments to advisory boards. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except the county manager's 1% salary increase, which passed 4-2.

• Approved Athletic Park change orders #14, 15, 16, 17-2 (7-0)
• Accepted Sanford Contractors bid for OT Sloan Park accessibility project at $149,335.44 (7-0)
• Approved USDA lease at McSwain Center at $13/sq ft, $54,518/year (7-0)
• Approved James Murray to Fire Advisory Board, moved Drew Womble to Business/Industry seat (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Motorola DAS contract ($202,621.21), CRS radio integration ($85,330), Windstream amendment ($878/month), property conveyances, surplus declaration (7-0)
• Approved Operation Green Light resolution supporting veterans (7-0)
• Granted County Manager 1% salary increase (4-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY2024 Community Development Block Grant and financing for a new library and emergency communications system. The meeting includes a vote on the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the library project and a rezoning request for Bruce Coggins Road.

• Public hearing for New Library & Emergency Communications System Financing
• Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Lee County Library Project
• Rezoning request for 0.50 acre of 631/655 Bruce Coggins Road from RA to RR
• Acceptance of $247,631 in Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery Funds
• Purchase of nine Durangos

The Board approved resolutions for $28 million in limited obligation bonds ($22M for the new library, $6M for the emergency communications system/VIPER) and the $18.78M guaranteed maximum price for the library project. It also approved a $57,500 settlement in the Rodman v. Lee County lawsuit, a rezoning at 631/655 Bruce Coggins Road, and numerous consent agenda items including grants, contracts, and purchases.

• Approved $28M limited obligation bond financing for new library and emergency communications system (5-1)
• Approved $18,784,275 guaranteed maximum price for Lee County Library project (6-0)
• Approved $57,500 settlement in Rodman v. Lee County Emergency Services lawsuit (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 0.50-acre at 631/655 Bruce Coggins Road from RA to RR (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 MOA between Lee County Schools and Health Department for FY 24-25 (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #08/19/24/02 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,238.60 animal shelter grant, $247,631 pandemic recovery funds, and body armor purchase (6-0)
• Approved resolution adding Community Support Services to Consolidated Human Services Agency (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to hold discussions regarding Average Daily Membership (ADM) and capital planning. No formal votes or specific contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Average Daily Membership (ADM) discussion
• Capital planning discussion

The Lee County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to discuss school funding, capital planning, and a proposed joint maintenance facility. No formal decisions were made; the boards agreed to continue discussions, with the school board requesting more details before committing to the joint facility.

• Agenda approved unanimously by both boards
• Joint maintenance facility discussion deferred; county to draft a memorandum of agreement
• School board to discuss joint facility proposal at its August meeting
• County staff to present joint facility proposal to school board

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes routine items such as minutes, vehicle purchases, and software contract addenda. A key decision is the resolution to execute the Kroger opioid settlement and approve a second supplemental agreement for additional funds. Additional actions include authorizing the sale of property at 331 Harbor Trace and adopting a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Broadway for a generator partnership.

• Resolution authorizing execution of Kroger opioid settlement and second supplemental agreement (II.T)
• Resolution authorizing sale of property located at 331 Harbor Trace (II.U)
• Lee County Government/Town of Broadway Generator MOU and Partnership (II.AC)
• Approval of Emergency Management Vehicle Purchase (II.Y)
• Logan Systems Inc. five‑year software, hardware, indexing and imaging services contract (II.Z)

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as amended, which included numerous routine items such as vehicle purchases, contract addendums, and a resolution authorizing the sale of property at 331 Harbor Trace. The board also adopted a resolution supporting a legislative goal to abolish Certificate of Need requirements for health facilities. A zoning request to rezone 0.50 acres at 631/655 Bruce Coggins Road was heard with no opposition.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (6-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting abolition of Certificate of Need for health facilities (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment for 631/655 Bruce Coggins Road from RA to RR (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the FY 2024-25 Budget Ordinance and the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for land on Lower Moncure Road.

• Public hearing for rezoning 59.05 +/- acres on Lower Moncure Road from Residential Agricultural to Heavy Industrial
• FY 2024-25 Budget Ordinance and Fire District Budget Ordinance
• FY 2025 - FY 2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Roof replacement projects for Broadway Library, Daymark Mental Health, and Employee Health Clinic/Civil Defense
• Contract with SAGA for economic development services

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2024-25 Budget Ordinance and the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan, including a one-year delay for a new jail facility project. The board also approved a consent agenda covering numerous contracts, grants, and budget amendments, and made appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Approved FY 2024-25 Budget Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan with jail project delayed one year (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, contracts, and grants (6-0, Reives absent)
• Approved vendor alcohol sales at 2024 POP!-con event (5-2)
• Authorized write-off of 2013 delinquent tax bills totaling $15,212.09 (7-0)
• Approved contract with City of Sanford for planning services (6-0, Sharpe abstained)
• Approved FY 2024-25 Fire District Budget Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved adding Pharmacy Benefit Managers to opioid litigation (6-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review FY 24-25 budget presentations for General Services, Library, Parks and Recreation, and Information Technology. The meeting includes a presentation on a jail feasibility study and discussions regarding the Capital Improvements Program. The board will also discuss a resolution to support increased funding for local education agencies.

• Jail Feasibility Study presentation
• FY 24-25 budget presentations for General Services, Library, Parks and Recreation, and IT
• Resolution in support of increased funding for local education agencies
• Capital Improvements Program (CIP) discussion

The Board passed a resolution urging legislators to increase funding for Local Education Agencies. The Board denied a motion to increase Lee County Schools' operating expenses by $980,000 and reached consensus to direct staff to find land for a new jail.

• Approved resolution for increased state funding to Local Education Agencies (6-0)
• Denied motion to increase Lee County Schools operating expense by $980,000 (3-3)
• Consensus reached to direct staff to find land for a new jail
• Consensus reached to set up a joint meeting between Commissioners and Board of Education

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget, fire district rates, and the Capital Improvements Program. The agenda also includes several items for approval under the consent agenda, such as contract renewals and lease amendments.

• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Public hearing for FY 2024-2025 Fire District Rates
• Public hearing on Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for FY 2025-2029
• Aramark Food Services Contract Amendment FY 2024-2025
• Amendment to Buggy Factory Lease with the City of Sanford

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved its agenda and a consent agenda covering minutes, a DHHS data-sharing agreement, an Aramark jail food service amendment, a school nurse funding agreement, and a transit grant application. The Board held three public hearings on the FY 2024-2025 fire district rates, the FY 2024-2025 budget, and the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Program; no one spoke in favor at any of the three, and several residents spoke against. The minutes do not record any votes on the fire district rates, the budget, or the CIP, so no adoption of those items is shown.

• Approved the agenda as presented (6-0, Reives absent)
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (7-0)
• Held public hearing on FY 2024-2025 fire district rates; no speakers in favor, one against; no vote recorded
• Held public hearing on FY 2024-2025 budget; no speakers in favor, four against; no vote recorded
• Held public hearing on FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvements Program; no speakers in favor, five against; no vote recorded
• Adjourned at 7:10 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review rezoning recommendations for properties on Lower Moncur Road and Cumnock Road. The agenda also includes contract awards for asphalt paving at OT Sloan Park and asbestos abatement at Jonesboro Elementary School.

• Rezoning request: Lower Moncure Road/Benevides Property
• Rezoning request: Cumnock Road/Smith Property
• Asbestos abatement bid award for Jonesboro Elementary School to DH Griffin Wrecking Company, Inc.
• Asphalt paving bid award for OT Sloan Park
• Construction bid award for Kiwanis Children Park Phase II

The Board approved rezoning requests for properties on Lower Moncure Road and Cumnock Road to allow light industrial uses. The Board also authorized over $477,000 in contracts for playground equipment and construction at Kiwanis Children Park Phase II.

• Approved rezoning 18.43 acres on Lower Moncure Road from RA to LI for self-storage (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 9.60 acres on Cumnock Road from RR and MF-12 to LI (7-0)
• Approved $120,565 for Kiwanis Children Park shelter, restroom, and playground (7-0)
• Approved $357,095 construction bid from Marks Construction for Kiwanis Children Park Phase II (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #05/06/24/14 (7-0)
• Approved audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co, P.A. (7-0)
• Approved MOU with San-Lee Chapter of AACA for June 1 car show (7-0)
• Approved contract extension for Outreach Mission, Inc. through Dec 31, 2024 (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting in Broadway to receive updates from several entities. These include updates regarding Broadway, the City of Sanford, Lee County, and SAGA.

• Broadway Update
• City of Sanford Update
• Lee County Update
• SAGA Update

The Board of Commissioners met to receive presentations on wastewater capacity in Broadway, the rebranding of Sanford's water utility to TriRiver, and county quality-of-life investments. No substantive legislative actions or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the FY 2025 budget presentation and recommended capital improvements for 2025-2029. The agenda also includes contract approvals for the Boys and Girls Club and Enrichment Center Inc., along with fire district budget recommendations.

• FY 2025 Budget Presentation
• FY 2025-2029 Recommended Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
• Boys and Girls Club contract for FY24 Direct Grant Funds
• Enrichment Center Inc. contracts under grant 20363 and 20362
• Fire District Budget Recommendations from the Fire Advisory Board

The Board approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and grant contracts for the Boys and Girls Club and Enrichment Center. Commissioners reviewed the recommended FY 2025 budget and Capital Improvements Program, and heard funding requests from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #05/20/24/15 (7-0)
• Approved Boys and Girls Club contract for up to $100,000 (7-0)
• Approved Enrichment Center Inc. contracts for $95,891.87 and $4,108.13 (7-0)
• Approved final resolution for 1913 Texas Square (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including zoning map amendments for properties on Lower Moncure Road and Cumnock Road. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Parks and Recreation Fiscal Year '25 fee schedule and the establishment of a Working Lands Protection Fund.

• Zoning Map Amendment: Lower Moncure Road (PIN 9677-24-4036-00)
• Zoning Map Amendment: 274 Cumnock Road (PIN 9625-82-9992-00)
• Establishment of Working Lands Protection Fund
• Parks and Recreation Fiscal Year '25 Fee Schedule
• Sheriff's Office request to purchase a replacement patrol vehicle

The Board voted 7-0 to direct staff to begin establishing the Lee County Working Lands Protection Fund and to start talks with stakeholders about policy updates. It also approved a rezoning of 18.43 acres on Lower Moncure Road to Light Industrial for a mini-warehouse/self-storage facility, and a rezoning of 9.60 acres at 274 Cumnock Road to Light Industrial. A motion to ask the County Manager to find significant school funding without raising the tax rate failed 2-5. The Board also approved the FY2025 Parks and Recreation fee schedule with a coach fee waiver, and approved the sale of 573 Sharpe Road for $16,000.

• Directed staff to establish the Working Lands Protection Fund and begin stakeholder talks (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 18.43 acres on Lower Moncure Road from RA to Light Industrial (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved rezoning of 9.60 acres at 274 Cumnock Road from RR/MF-12 to Light Industrial (no vote tally recorded)
• Failed: request that the County Manager find significant Lee County Schools funding without raising the tax rate (2-5)
• Approved FY2025 Parks and Recreation fee schedule as amended to waive registration fees for head coaches' children who finish the season (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved sale of 573 Sharpe Road to Wai Hung Ng for $16,000 (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved consent agenda, including budget amendment, ARPA MOU, and fireworks permit (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended adding the school funding discussion (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several items including a rezoning request and a jail feasibility study modification. The agenda also includes requests for fund allocations and contract approvals.

• Allocate $9,782 in FY2025 Family Planning TANF Funds to the Partnership For Children And Families
• Cox Maddox Road/Wellons Property rezoning request
• Jail Feasibility Study modification to scope of service
• Lee County Library sanitary sewer extension contract approval
• Resolution of support for NCDOT abandonment of maintenance for Ashby Road

The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request for 26.1 acres off Cox Maddox Road from Residential Agricultural to Residential Restricted. The Board also authorized a scope modification for the Jail Feasibility Study and an agreement for July 4th fireworks.

• Approved rezoning of 26.1 acres off Cox Maddox Road from RA to RR (6-0)
• Approved $11,275 modification to Jail Feasibility Study scope (5-1)
• Approved MOA with City of Sanford for July 4th fireworks at Kiwanis Family Park (6-0)
• Approved Resolution of Support for NCDOT abandonment of maintenance for Ashby Road (6-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer extension contract for New County Library (6-0)
• Approved FY 24-25 State Consolidated Agreement (6-0)
• Approved allocation of $9,782 in FY2025 Family Planning TANF Funds (6-0)
• Approved FY 23-24 ARPA Temporary Savings Fund for Public Health Services (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two zoning map amendment applications that could change local land use rules. The meeting also covers a presentation on the Lee County Schools budget, resolutions supporting state funding for ESL programs and school board stipends, and several property sales and infrastructure contracts.

• Two public hearings for Zoning Map Amendment applications
• Resolutions supporting state funding for ESL programs and local school board stipend adjustments
• Sale of properties at 1413 Texas Square 1 and 330 Harbor Trace
• Bid award recommendation for Lee County Library sanitary sewer extension (4841-02-24)
• Change order approval request for the Lee County Athletic Park Construction Project

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved five change orders totaling $234,397.11 for the Lee County Athletic Park construction project. The board also approved an amended agenda and consent agenda, which included a sanitary sewer extension bid award, pool management contracts, an ESL funding resolution, and school lottery applications. A rezoning request for 26.1 acres off Cox Maddox Road was presented in a public hearing with no opposition, but no vote was recorded. Two items were removed from the agenda: a rezoning on Lower Moncure Road and a resolution on school board stipends.

• Approved change orders #002, #006, #007, #008, #009 for Athletic Park construction totaling $234,397.11 (7-0)
• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (7-0)
• Removed rezoning application for Lower Moncure Road from agenda
• Removed resolution on school board stipend adjustment from agenda
• Moved library sewer extension bid award to consent agenda
• Moved pool management contracts for OT Sloan and Horton Pool to consent agenda
• Moved ESL funding resolution and school lottery applications to consent agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several consent agenda items including transit safety and ADA plans. The meeting includes discussions on rezoning requests, UDO text amendments, and a Lee County Schools purchase request.

• Lee County Schools Purchase Request - Broadway Presbyterian Church Parking Lot
• Planning Board Recommendation for a Rezoning Request
• UDO Text Amendment regarding Preliminary Major Subdivision Plat approval process
• UDO Text Amendment regarding Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Extension
• Budget Amendment 03/04/24/11

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request from Michael L. Cranford to change 3.38 acres at 2909 Jefferson Davis Highway from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial, while also voting that the change is not consistent with the Plan San-Lee Long-Range Plan's countryside designation. The Board declined a UDO text amendment that would have moved approval of preliminary major subdivision plats to the Technical Review Committee, and instead approved a shorter extension of preliminary major subdivision plat validity, from two to three years rather than the five years the Planning Board recommended. The Board also approved its consent agenda, a proclamation for the Southern Lee High School state championship bowling team, and a budget amendment, and heard updates on a future meeting location and VIPER radios.

• Approved rezoning 3.38 acres at 2909 Jefferson Davis Highway from Highway Commercial to Light Industrial (6-0, one absent)
• Found the rezoning not consistent with the Plan San-Lee Long-Range Plan countryside designation (6-0, one absent)
• Denied a UDO text amendment to shift preliminary major subdivision plat approval to the Technical Review Committee (4-1, one abstention, one absent)
• Approved a UDO text amendment extending preliminary major subdivision plat validity from two to three years (4-1, one abstention, one absent)
• Recused Commissioner Cameron Sharpe from items V.B and V.C due to a conflict of interest (6-0, one absent)
• Approved the agenda as amended, moving the Lee County Schools purchase request to the consent agenda (6-0, one absent)
• Approved the consent agenda as amended (6-0, one absent)
• Approved a proclamation honoring the Southern Lee High School state championship men's bowling team and declaring March 5, 2024 as its day (6-0, one absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on zoning map amendments and UDO text revisions. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding Project Biobloom and easement requests from Duke Energy. Additionally, the board will review an ordinance amendment for Animal Services and the sale of property at 0 Valley Road.

• Zoning Map Amendment and UDO text amendments
• Resolution and agreement for Project Biobloom
• Sale of property at 0 Valley Road
• Duke Energy easement requests from Greenhawk Corporation and DR Horton
• Animal Services Ordinance amendment

The Board approved a performance-based incentive agreement for Project Biobloom, a pharmaceutical company. The Board also approved several administrative items via the consent agenda, including animal services and jail health plan updates.

• Approved resolution and agreement for Project Biobloom incentives (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Animal Services Ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Approved Lee County Jail Medical Plan (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #02/19/24/1 for Horton-Ot Sloan parking lot (6-0)
• Approved adding Operations Superintendent to government pay plan (6-0)
• Approved updated funding resolution for Opioid Settlement Funds (6-0)
• Approved CSLFRF Grant Project Ordinance Amendment #4 (6-0)
• Approved recusal of Commissioner Cameron Sharpe for UDO text amendments (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several change orders for construction projects and a workplace policy amendment. Discussion includes an update on ARPA funds and a presentation regarding farmland preservation.

• EOC Project - Change Order #2
• Lee County Athletic Park Construction Project - Change Order Approval Request
• Amendment to Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
• Amendment to Animal Services Ordinance 1
• Tax Lien Advertisement for Delinquent 2023 Real Property Taxes

The Board approved the re-obligation of ARPA and Revenue Loss funds for infrastructure improvements at O.T. Sloan and Horton Parks. The Board also approved a consent agenda including a drug-free workplace policy amendment and various project change orders.

• Approved re-obligation of $133,160 ARPA funds and $444,349 Revenue Loss funds for O.T. Sloan and Horton Parks (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy Amendment (4-0)
• Approved adding Construction Project Manager to government pay plan (4-0)
• Approved EOC Project Change Order #2 (4-0)
• Approved Lee County Athletic Park Change Order #001 for well demolition (4-0)
• Approved Lee County Athletic Park Change Order #004 for retaining wall (4-0)
• Approved Lee County Athletic Park Change Order #005 for walkway light fix (4-0)
• Consensus reached to review sites and terms for Charters of Freedom displays

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on January 22, 2024. The agenda includes a resolution for the expenditure of opioid settlement funds and approval of a cybersecurity grant application. The board will also consider facility improvements at the OT Sloan T-Ball Complex.

• Resolution to direct the expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Approval of application for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant
• Lee County Government Center exterior wall restoration and waterproofing
• Shelter/restroom facility at OT Sloan T-Ball Complex
• Amendment to the Nonprofit Funding Policy

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution directing $1,820,000 in opioid settlement funds across ten strategies, including addiction treatment, recovery support, and naloxone distribution, running from January 22, 2024 through December 31, 2028. The Board also approved a $92,449.50 restroom shelter at the O.T. Sloan T-Ball Complex and amended the Nonprofit Funding Policy to require reimbursable funding. All votes were 6-0 with Commissioner Bill Carver absent.

• Approved opioid settlement funding resolution totaling $1,820,000 across 10 strategies (6-0)
• Approved $92,449.50 restroom shelter at O.T. Sloan T-Ball Complex via Churchich Recreation (6-0)
• Approved Nonprofit Funding Policy amendment requiring reimbursable funding (6-0)
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add National Fitness Campaign Court update (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, refund report, and cybersecurity grant application (6-0)
• Adjourned at 6:46 p.m. (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several consent agenda items including budget amendments and property transfers. Discussion includes maternal health program fees and various infrastructure projects.

• Request to use $4,500 in escrow funds for a fetal monitor purchase
• Fetal Non-Stress Test fee proposal and pregnancy risk screening fee increase
• Declaration of 0 Valley Road as surplus property
• Declaration of 573 Sharpe Road as surplus property
• Resolution regarding the transfer of 573 Woolard Road

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a National Fitness Campaign grant application for a fitness court at Kiwanis Family Park, with a total project cost of $205,000 and a $30,000 grant, to be considered in the FY 2025 budget. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution supporting Hunt Transload Enterprises, LLC, a TIP agreement with NCDOT for additional work at the Lee County Athletic Park, and final change orders and pay applications for the Horton Park pool project. No public comments were received, and there was no old business.

• Approved National Fitness Campaign grant application and directed staff to research ADA compliance (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (6-0, one absent)
• Approved resolution in support of Hunt Transload Enterprises, LLC manufacturing facility
• Approved TIP agreement with NCDOT for additional work at Lee County Athletic Park ($150,000)
• Approved Horton Pool Construction final change order and pay application
• Approved agreement with SME for third-party testing at Lee County Athletic Park
• Approved final resolution and disposition of 573 Woolard Road
• Declared 0 Valley Road as surplus and accepted initial offer to begin upset bid process

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and establish regular meeting schedules. The agenda also includes final resolutions for road transfers and several equipment and grant approvals.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Final resolutions on Alfred Alston Road and Breezewood Road transfers
• Fire alarm system replacements at the courthouse and enrichment center
• Willowbrook Farms (Phase III) preliminary subdivision plat
• Purchase of a Polaris Ranger 1000 utility terrain vehicle

The Board organized its leadership for the term and established the 2024 meeting schedule. Several property sales and equipment contracts were approved via the consent agenda, and a preliminary subdivision plat for Willowbrook Farms (Phase III) was considered.

• Elected Kirk Smith as Chair (5-2)
• Elected Andre Knecht as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved official bonds for county officers (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 68 Alfred Alston Road to Yi Zhang for $6,000
• Approved sale of 0 Breezewood Road to Earnest L. Shannon for $700
• Accepted initial offer of $26,738.50 for 573 Woolard Road from Roy Campbell
• Approved Budget Amendment #12/04/23/07 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review public school capital grant applications and a proposed resolution for opioid settlement fund expenditures. The agenda also includes updates on library, warehouse, and courthouse renovation projects.

• Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund 23-24 Grant Applications
• Proposed funding resolution for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Library Main Branch Building and County Warehouse & COLTS Facility updates
• Courthouse, LCGC, and park project renovations discussion
• Grant Administrator position discussion

The Board approved four grant applications for school gymnasiums, renovations, and classrooms. The Board also authorized the creation of a Grant Administrator position and reached consensus on several facility and budget items.

• Approved four Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund 23-24 Grant applications (5-2)
• Authorized addition of a Grant Administrator position (5-2)
• Consensus to move forward with a combined COLTS and storage warehouse facility
• Consensus to keep the Library main branch building and explore parking options
• Consensus to use service-specific contracts for non-profit funding
• Consensus to finish the Historic Courthouse project
• Consensus to keep the tax rate the same

Board of Commissioners

The meeting includes legislative updates from state and federal legislators and a bridging gaps segment. The agenda contains no specific items for vote or public hearing.

The Board of Commissioners reviewed legislative updates from state and federal representatives, including specific funding allocations for local projects. County Manager Lisa Minter introduced the new R.E.N.E.W. program, which consolidates pre-trial, re-entry, and social work services to support community needs. No new votes or ordinances were passed during this session; the meeting served as an informational retreat.

• Reviewed legislative updates from Senator Burgin, Rep. Sauls, and Senator Budd's office
• Noted $550,000 allocation from Senator Burgin for Lee County budget
• Introduced R.E.N.E.W. program combining pre-trial, re-entry, and social work services
• Reported $500,000 set aside for mental health services starting January 2024
• Recessed meeting until December 15, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a change order for the Lee County Athletic Park Project and consider declaring Breezewood Road as surplus. The agenda also includes reviewing the PayIt, LLC agreement and various health and grant applications. Managers will present reports on sales tax and the county strategic plan.

• Change Order Resolution for the Lee County Athletic Park Project
• Declaration of Breezewood Road as Surplus
• Grayshift LLC License Renewal for GrayKey-Advanced
• PayIt, LLC Agreement
• Central Pines Regional Council's Thriving Communities Grant Application

The Board approved a consent agenda including a license renewal for GrayKey and a health insurance plan renewal. It authorized the County Manager to approve change orders up to $50,000 for the Lee County Athletic Park and initiated the sale of surplus property at 0 Breezewood Road via upset bid.

• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Authorized County Manager to approve Lee County Athletic Park change orders up to $50,000
• Declared 0 Breezewood Road as surplus and authorized sale via upset bid
• Approved $30,795 GrayKey-Advanced license renewal for Sheriff's Office
• Approved Blue Cross NC Medicare Advantage Employer Agreement renewal for 2024
• Approved Paylt, LLC agreement for digital payment platform
• Approved Central Pines Regional Council's Thriving Communities Grant Application
• Approved updated Rules of Procedure