STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2014  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Tony Dennis, Chairman Lindsey Dunevant, Vice Chairman Peter Asciutto Gene Mcintyre Josh Morton None  COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:  Andy Lucas, County Manager Jenny Furr, County Attorney Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  CALL TO ORDER  The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. ini the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chairman Dennis called the meeting to order and asked everyone to remember EDC Director Paul Stratos and his family due to the recent death of Paul's Father. Vice Chairman Dunevant gave the  invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL/AD.USTMENTS TO THE AGENDA  Chairman Dennis noted that Gerald McSwain's retirement award presentation would be delayed until the February 17th meeting and that the County Manager would present item #7(B) in Gwen Hinson's absence. By motion, Commissioner Asciutto moved to approve the agenda as presented and was seconded by Commissioner Morton. The motion carried by unanimous vote.  TEM#I-RETREMENT AWARD PRESENTATIONS  The Board took a few moments to recognize Ruth Cotton (Stanly County Public Library) and Karen Hatley (Stanly County Health Department) for their years of service to the county. ITEM#2-PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY: 9-15, 2014 AS NATIONAL FBLA-PBL WEEK Presenters: Krista Bedrin, Stanly Community College PBL President & State Secretary; Katrina Sams, SCC PBL Secretary; Chuck VanHoose, SCC PBL Vice President & West Stanly High School FBLA Graduate and representatives of the Pfeiffer University PBL Chapter & West Stanly High  Page 1of5 5    School FBLA Chapter  Representatives of the Stanly Community College and Pfeiffer University Phi Beta Lambda Chapters were in attendance for the presentation of the proclamation declaring February 9 - Commissioner Mcintyre read the proclamation which was followed by Commissioner Asciutto's motion to approve its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre and ITEM # 3 - OAKBORO SEWER TREATMENT PLANT ACQUISITION = USDA DEBT ASSUMPTION For Board consideration and approval, Mr. Hart provided an overview of the letter of conditions, resolution and other documents associated with the USDA debt assumption from the Town of Oakboro in the amount of $1,000,000. As required, it was also requested that a With no questions from the Board, Chairman Dennis declared the public hearing open. With no By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the letter of conditions and resolution. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and carried by a vote of5-0.  15, 2014 as National FBLA-PBL Week.  passed with a5-Ovote.  PUBLIC HEARING & AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION Presenter: Allen Hart, USDA Representative  public hearing be held to receive public comment on the loan assumption. one coming forward to speak for or against, the hearing was closed.  TEM#4-STANLY COUNTY UTILITIES Presenter: Donna Davis, Utilities Director  The Utilities department is initiating a project along Carriker Road to connect the existing West Stanly Public Water System to the St. Martin Road waterline that will be purchased from the Town of Oakboro. This connection is required by DENR to avoid an additional public water system identification number. It was requested the Board approve the project ordinance and corresponding budget amendments in the amount of $189,818 to create the Carriker Road By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the project ordinance and associated budget amendments # 2014-20 and #2014-21 contingent upon the transfer and purchase of the Oakboro Wastewater Treatment Plant being completed. The motion was seconded by  Water Extension Project Fund 658.  Commissioner Morton and passed by unanimous vote. Presenter: Clinton Swaringen, Tax Administrator  ITEM#5-TAX. ADMINISTRATION  Ms. Swaringen was present to report the total amount of unpaid taxes for the current fiscal year which are liens on real property as required by GS 105-369(a). As of February 3, 2014, the total amount of unpaid real property taxes for current FY 2013-2014 is $2,273,322.08. Upon receipt of the report, the Board must order the Tax Collector to advertise the tax liens.  Page 2of5    Commissioner Mcintyre moved to issue the order to advertise the tax liens during the month of March 2014 and was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto. The motion carried with a 5-0 TEM#6-LOCUST, / RED CROSS COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (CTP) UPDATE Vice Chairman Dunevant referred to the NCDOT maps which outlined the proposed alignments for the Highway 24/27 corridor through the City of Locust and Town of Red Cross. Based on previous discussions, Board consensus was in support of a southern route. Vice Chairman Dunevant now requested the Board select a specific route rather than have a general consensus. If a specific route is chosen, this information will be presented by Vice Chairman Dunevant on behalf of the Board at the next stakeholders meeting on February 17,2014. To begin the discussion, Vice Chairman Dunevant noted that due to the proposed southern routes being longer and having additional intersections and interchanges, it would be a more expensive option for the NCDOT. Commissioner Dennis stated his support of one of the shorter southern routes noting those shown as Alternative 2 and 2-B. Commissioner Morton agreed with Chairman Dennis in his support of Alternative 2 and 2-B. Commissioner Asciutto stated that the most southern route is too far south and would bypass the City of Locust which would affect the local businesses. Commissioner Mcintyre concurred with Chairman Dennis as well. Based on the discussion, Board consensus was in support of Alternative 2 or 2-B.  vote.  Presenter: Vice Chairman Dunevant  TEM#7-BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager A. SCUSATransportation Advisory Committee  By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the following list of individuals to serve  on the committee from January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015.  Barbara Whitley Brian Simpson To be named Becky Weemhoff Rod Barbee Don Lind Mary' Walls Dr. Terry Griffin Dennis Joyner Jeanette Eatman Vickie Almond  Partnership for Children Stanly County EMS Albemarle City Council Senior Services Veterans Services Monarch, Inc. Vocational Rehab Stanly County Schools Stanly County Health Dept. Interim Director DSS Chamber of Commerce  Page 3of5    Frankie Morton Robin McCree Dana Stoogenke Tate Daniels Scott Efird Virgil Hinson Beth Harkey Deloris Chambers George Crooker Chris Lambert Cedric Baldwin  NC Dept. of Commerce -E ESC Stanly Community College Rocky River RPO Mayor, Town of New London City of Locust Town of Norwood Mental Health Town of Badin YMCA CVB  Albemarle Housing Department  His motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and carried by unanimous vote. B. STANLY COUNTY NURSING HOMES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE  By motion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to reappoint the following members to the community advisory committee: Ms. Janice Abernathy, Ms. Janelle Hawkins, Ms. Glenna Hinson, Ms. Sue Turner, Ms. Sarah Grantier, Mr. William Rigsbee, Jr. and Mr. Christian Herring. Each will serve a three (3) year term until February 28, 2017. The motion was seconded by  Commissioner Asciutto and passed witha5-Ovote. C. C OAKBORO'S PLANNING & ZONING BOARD  Commissioner Morton moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Leonard Harvell for a two (2) year term until February 3, 2016, and Mr. Phillip Austin for a one (1) year term until February 3, 2015 to Oakboro's Planning & Zoning Board as ETJ members. His motion was seconded by  Commissioner Mcintyre and carried by unanimous vote. A. Minutes - Regular meeting of January 21, 2014 B. Finance - Approval of the attached list of vehicle tax refunds . Cooperative Extension - Budget amendment # 2014-19 D.A Airport - Budget amendment # 2014-23  ITEM#8- CONSENT AGENDA  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and was seconded  by Commissioner Asciutto. The motion passed with a vote of5-0.  PUBLIC COMMENT - None  GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCMENTS  Commissioner Asciutto noted a recent article in the Stanly News & Press related to the amount of unclaimed cash at the State Treasurer's Office with more than 2,300 of those claims having ties to Stanly County. He also reminded everyone that filing for the upcoming elections begins  February 10th.  Page 4of5    CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to recess the meeting into closed session to discuss economic development related to the purchase of real property for construction of a cell tower. The owner is Larry Huneycutt and the property being considered is in the 200 block of Highway 200 (Central Avenue area). Vice Chairman Dunevant seconded the motion which passed by  unanimous vote at 7:54 p.m.  ADJOURN  There being no further discussion, Commissioner Asciutto moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant. Motion carried by unanimous vote at 8:04 p.m.  Tony M. Dennis, Chairman  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  Page! 5 of5