MACON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 19, 2019 MINUTES  Chairman Tate called the special meeting to order at 6 p.m. as noticed and welcomed those in attendance. All of the board members (with the exception of Commissioner Gillespie), the County Manager, Deputy Clerk, Finance Director and County Attorney were present. Also present were members of the news Melissa Bell, the chair of the Macon County Board of Health, called the health Chairman Tate stated that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a joint meeting with the Macon County Board of Health for the purpose of the board of health members consulting with the commissioners regarding the selection ofa The County Attorney recommended that the commissioners go into closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)3) to preserve the attorney-client privilege and also under NCGS 143-31811)0)5) to consider the qualifications, etc. of a Upon a motion duly made and seconded by its members, the Board of Health voted unanimously to go into closed session as recommended by the County Attorney. Upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Higdon, the commissioners voted 4-0 to go into closed session at 6:02 p.m. as recommended by the County Attorney. The County Attorney stated that no At 6:34 p.m., upon a motion by Commissioner Higdon, seconded by Commissioner Beale, the commissioners voted 4-0 to come out of closed session and return to open session, as did the Board of Health. No action was  media and members of the Macon County Board of Health.  board's meeting to order at 6 p.m.  new health director.  prospective public officer or employee.  action was anticipated.  taken.  Minutes 03.19.19 Page 1 of2    With no other business, at 6:37 p.m., upon a motion by Commissioner Beale, seconded by Commissioner Shields, the board voted unanimously to adjourn.  Derek Roland  Jim Tate Board Chairman  Ex Officio Clerk to the Board  Minutes 03.19.19 Page 2 of2