STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY7,2014  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Tony Dennis, Chairman Lindsey Dunevant, Vice Chairman Josh Morton Gene Mcintyre Peter Asciutto  COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:  Andy Lucas, County Manager Jenny Furr, County Attorney Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  CALLTOORDER  The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chairman Dennis called the meeting to order with Commissioner Morton giving the invocation and Chairman Dennis noted the absence of Commissioner Asciutto due to recent surgery and  leading the pledge of allegiance. wished him a speedy recovery.  APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS TOTHE AGENDA  With no amendments to the agenda, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to approve it as presented. His motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Dunevant and passed by unanimous  vote.  RECOGNITION OF LILLY BROOKSHIRE  Commissioner Mcintyre took a moment to recognize Lilly Brookshire, a student at North Stanly High School, who will attend the NCACC. Annual Conference in August as a Youth Delegate from  the 4-H Youth Development program.  ITEM # 1- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - PUBLIC HEARING & CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT: STELLA  Presenter: Paul Stratos, EDC Director  Page 1of4 4    Mr. Stratos stated the purpose of the public hearing was to receive public comment on a proposed economic incentive agreement for a five (5) year business development grant between Stanly County, the Town of Badin and an industrial ceramics products manufacturer. The grant will aid in the renovation of two (2) buildings in the Badin Business Park with the company making a capital investment of $134,920,000 and creating 155 new jobs with an  average salary of $45,123.00.  Chairman Dennis declared the public hearing open. With no one coming forward to speak for  ora against, the hearing was closed.  By motion, Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to approve the economic incentive agreement. His ITEM #2-F ROCKY RIVER RURAL PLANNING ORGANIZATION - STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION  motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and carried with a4 4-Ovote.  INVESTMENT (STI) UPDATE  Presenter: Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO Director  Ms. Stoogenke provided an update on the STI and its impacts on local, regional and statewide funding for transportation projects. As part of the presentation, she outlined the new scoring process that will be used by the NCDOT and RPO to determine which infrastructure projects are funded. Projects will receive points based on the following factors: A) If significant congestion exists and improvements are needed to increase mobility, B) to improve connectivity within the region, and C) to address local DOT needs. Ifa project does not score high enough, it will move  further down the list and be reconsidered at a later date.  Ms. Stoogenke noted several current RPO action items including the addition of projects to the statewide system after the public comment period, adoption of the Project Point Allocation, participation in the P4 Committee as well as continuing to monitor and forward any action of the North Carolina General Assembly. Ms. Stoogenke stated the public hearing on the new  point allocation system will be held in Charlotte on July 15th.  The presentation was provided for information only and required no action.  ITEM#3-E BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager A. Environmental Affairs Board (EAB)  The terms of current EAB members Conrad Carter, Larry Baucom and Billy Josey have expired. Both Mr. Carter and Mr. Baucom have agreed to serve again if reappointed, but Mr. Josey has asked to be replaced. Each appointment would be for a three (3) year term until June 30, 2017.  Page 2of4    Vice Chairman Dunevant moved to reappoint Conrad Carter and Larry Baucom and to appoint Todd Bowers to replace Billy Josey. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and  passed by unanimous vote. B. SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD  Current DSS Board member Amanda Cody's term expired June 30, 2014. She has served two (2) terms and is ineligible for reappointment. It was requested the Board appoint a replacement to  serve at three (3) year term until June 30, 2017.  Commissioner Mcintyre submitted the name of Ms. Nancy Smoak and moved that she be appointed to replace Ms. Cody. Commissioner Morton seconded the appointment which  carried with a4-Ovote. C. BOARD OF HEALTH  Due to the recent resignation of Dr. Hal Royer, it was requested the Board appoint a replacement physician representative to serve his unexpired term until December 31, 2016. Commissioner Mcintyre moved to appoint Dr. Keenya Little and was seconded by Vice TEM#4-DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE NCACC ANNUAL CONFERENCE Vice Chairman Dunevant nominated Commissioner McIntyre as the county's voting delegate at the annual conference in Buncombe County, August 14-17, 2014. The motion was seconded by  Chairman Dunevant. Motion passed by unanimous vote.  Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  Commissioner Morton and carried unanimously.  ITEM#5- CONSENT AGENDA June 23rd, 2014  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of June gth and recessed meetings of June 11th,J June 16th and  B. Finance - Request approval of the attached vehicle tax refunds  C. Finance - Request acceptance of the Monthly Financial Report for Eleven Months Ended D. Library - Request the attached list of items be declared surplus and approved for sale. E. Facilities - Request the attached list of items be declared surplus and approved for sale F. Finance - Request approval of budget amendment # 2015-01 and the associated project  May 31, 2014  through GovDeals.com  budget ordinance to create the 2014 Urgent Repair Program Fund 259  Page 3of4    By motion, Commissioner Morton moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and was  seconded by Commissioner Mcintyre. Motion carried with a4-Ovote.  PUBLIC COMMENT  Ms. Joyce Swanner of Albemarle addressed the Board concerning repeated episodes of gunfire, stray bullets and explosions near her property. She presented a petition with the signatures of landowners in the Morrow Mountain Road/ Guard Road area who also requested the county take immediate action to stop these individuals before anyone is harmed. The County Manager Ms. Vanessa Mullinix of Badin thanked the Board for bringing jobs to the county through such tools as economic incentive agreements. She also encouraged the Board to become more involved with Central Park NC as a way to promote tourism through advertising in the surrounding metropolitan areas to make them aware of what the county has to offer.  stated he would contact Sheriff Burris and forward the petition to him.  GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENIS  Commissioner Morton wished Commissioner Asciutto a speedy recovery from his recent bypass  surgery. CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Mcintyre moved to recess the meeting into closed session in order to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the option of real property in accordance with 143-318.11(5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morton and passed by unanimous vote at 7:50  p.m. ADJOURN  With no further business presented for discussion, Commissioner Mcintyre moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by' Vice Chairman Dunevant. Motion carried at 8:20 p.m.  Tony M. Dennis, Chairman  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  Page 4of4