STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 4, 2013 7:00 P.M.  CALLTO ORDER & WELCOME-CHAIRMAN MCINTYRE  INVOCATION-CHAIRMAN MCINTYRE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  APPAOVAL/ADUSIMENTS TO THE AGENDA  SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS  1. PLANNING & ZONING  Presenter: Michael Sandy, Planning Director  A. ZA13-06-Rezoning request for American Towers LLC on behalf of Joyce  Ann Hartsell Baucom 1. Hold the public hearing  2. Request the Board approve, modify or deny the request B. ZA13-07-Rezoning request for American Towers LLC on behalf of Nancy  Carpenter  1. Hold the public hearing  2. Request the Board approve, modify or deny the request Z ZA13-08-Rezoning request for American Towers LLC on behalf of Wade  Hinson  1. Hold the public hearing  2. Request the Board approve, modify or deny the request D. SDA13-01-County Planning Board-Text Amendment to modify the Stanly County Subdivision Ordinance, Section 66-72 Curb, Gutter & Sidewalks and Section 66-90 Construction Criteria Point Approval System  1. Hold the public hearing  2. Request the Board approve, modify or deny the request    E. Appointment to the Board of Adjustment  2. Tarheel Challenge Academy Special State Grant Funds Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  3. Appointment to the Gaston Community Action, Inc. Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  4. Consent Agenda  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of October 21, 2013  PUBLIC COMMENT  GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  ADJOURN  The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 18*h at 7:00 p.m.    NOTICE OF PUBLICHEARING STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS STANLY COUNTY,NORTH CAROLINA  Notice is hereby given that the Stanly County Board of Commissioners will, on Monday, November 4th, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., hold a public hearing at The Commons Meeting Room located at 1000 North 1*t Street, Albemarle, North Carolina to consider the following requests: ZA 13-06 American Towers LLC, on behalfo of. Joyce Ann Hartsell Baucom, requests rezoning of al 10,000 square foot portion ofTax Record Number 1563 from RA to RA-TO. Property is ZA 13-07 American Towers LLC, on behalf ofl Nancy Carpenter, requests rezoning of a 10,000 square foot portion ofTax-Record Number 4003 from RA to RA-TO. Property is located at ZA 13-08 American Towers LLC, on behalf Wade Hinson, requests rezoning of a 10,000 square foot portion ofTax Record Number 24846 from RA to RA-TO. Property is located at 14120 SDA1 13-01 Stanly County Planning Board - Text amendment to modify the Stanly County Subdivision Ordinance, Section 66-72 Curb and Gutter and Sidewalks, and Section 66-90  located at 8499 Renee Ford Road.  12449 NC 138 Highway.  Travis Road.  Construction Criteria Point Approval System.  Persons interested in speaking for or against these requests will be heard.  JylN BruulH Tyler Bfummitt, Clerk to the Board  TO BE PUBLISHED: Thursday, October 24, 2013 Thursday, October 31, 2013 PLEASE SEND INVOICE TO: Michael Sandy, Planning Director Planning & Zoning Department 1000 N. First Street, Suite 13B Albemarle, NC: 28001 SNAP: Received by:  2013.  Please fax camera ready copy to 704-986-3617.    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  Meeting Date: November 4,2013 Presenter: Michael Sandy  SIANIY CouNpy  x IA  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with' Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, andl PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity for ** Ifyoul have need to use the Document Camera and zoom into a particular area, ifpossible please attach a copy oft the document with the areal indiçated that  Please Provide al BriefDescription ofyour Presentations format: you need toz zoom into. Al laser light is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bringi ina al laptop thaty will allow video out tol be connected at the lectern set display to 60Mhz.  Countyl Employees.  ENAIORACONSDERPD PUBLIC: HEARING PLANNING AND ZONING  ZA 13-06 American Towers LLC, on behalf of. Joyce. Ann Hartsel! Baucom, requests rezoning ofa 10,000 square foot portion ofTax Record Number 1563 from RA to RA-TO in order toj place a 195  foot cell tower on the property. Property is located at 8499 Renee Ford Road.  Itis requested that the Board of Commissioners approve, modify, or deny this request.  Signature: Date: October 15,2013  Dept. Planning & Zoning Attachments:  YesX Certificationof4 Actions Board ofCommissioners on Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board  No  Approved Yes No  Initials  Certified to be a true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager  Budget Amendment Necessary  Date    MEMORANDUM  TO:  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  FROM: Michael M. Sandy, AICP, CZO, Planning Directof  -  DATE: October1 15,2013  RE:  ZA 13-06, Rezoning from RA Residential Agricultural to RA/TO Residential Agricultural -Tower Overlay - American Towers requests ai rezoning ofa portion ofa 12.63 acre tract, RECN 1563, owned by. Joyce Ann Hartsell Baucom in order to erect a 195: foot monopole tower on the property. The property is located at 8499 Renee Ford Road, approximately 1450 feet south ofi its intersection with Polk Ford Road.  American Towers, and the property owner Joyce Baucom , respectfully request a rezoning of a 100' X 100' section of a 12.63 acre parcel from RA to RA/TO. Under Sec. 614 of the Stanly Zoning Ordinance, approval of this rezoning and the issuance of a telecommunications tower permit would allow the applicant to erect a telecommunications tower to the height allowed by such permit. The permit application states that they intend to erect a 195 foot monopole tower. Staff has reviewed the application and it appears to meet the subjective requirements of the No other towers are in the immediate search area; therefore, co-locating on an existing tower was not an option. The propagation study submitted by the applicant for the tower location shows that with the erection of the tower, the area would be adequately served. The applicant has notified, in writing, property owners within 300 feet of the proposed application for the tower. Adjoining property owners of the site have received notice of this meeting in accordance with state law. The applicant has documentation that the proposed tower location will not seriously injure the values of Section 614.4 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the following factors may be used to evaluate a 1. To protect the view in scenic areas, unique natural features, scenic roadways, etc. 3. The height, design, plaçement, and other characteristics oft the tower can be modified to This site is located approximately 1,300 feet southwest of the intersection of Polk Ford Road and Renee Ford Road, in an open area and should not be clearly visible from the highway. This site  ordinance. Adjoining zoning is RA.  the adjoining properties. tower for aesthetic reasons:  2. To protect the concentration oft towers in one specific area have al less intrusive visual impact on the county.  appears to be an above average site for a monopole tower. Staffrecommends: the following conditions of approval;  1. Public Safety, (State, City, County, etc), shall be permitted to co-locate on this tower at 2. Az zoning permit shall be obtained within six months from the date of the Board of County Commissioners approval to rezone the property and the tower shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within one year from issuance of the zoning  no cost.  permit.  The Planning Board forwards this case to the County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation, in accordance with the 2010 Stanly County Land Use Plan.    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  Meeting Date: November 4, 2013 Presenter: Michael  SIANIY COUNTY  xIB  Sandy  Consent Agenda RegularA Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR L Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity for ** Ifyou! have need to use thel Document Camera and: zoomi into a particular area, ifp possible please attach a copy oft the document with the areai indicated that  Please Provide: al Brief] Description ofy your Presentations format: you need toz zoom into. AI laser lighti is available to pinpointy your: area ofp projection. *** You can bringi inal laptop that will: allow video out to! be connected at thel lectern- set display to6 60Mhz.  County Employees.  ITEMTOBE CONSIDERED: PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING AND ZONING  ZA1 13-07 American Towers LLC, on behalf ofl Nancy Carpenter, requests rezoning of a 10,000 square foot portion ofTax Record Number 4003 from RA to RA-TO in order to place a 195 foot cell tower on  the property. Property is located at 12449 NC 138 Highway.  Itis requested that the Board of Commissioners approve, modify, or deny this request.  1Z  Signature: Date: October 15, 2013  Dept. Planning & Zoning Attachments:  Ar  YesX Certification: of Action Board of Commissioners on Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board  No  ReviewProcess:  Approved Yes No  Initials  Certified to be at true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager  Budget Amendment Necessary  Date    MEMORANDUM  TO: DATE: RE:  Stanly County Board of County Commissioners  FROM: Michael M. Sandy, AICP, CZO, Planning Director  A  October 15, 2013  ZA 13-07, Rezoning from RA Residential Agricultural to RA/TO Residential Agricultural -Tower Overlay - American Towers requests ai rezoning of a portion ofa 7.15 acre tract, RECN 4003, owned by Nancy Carpenter in order to erect a 195 foot monopole tower on the property. The property is located at 12449 NC 138 Hwy, approximately 1540 feet north ofi its intersection with Chapel Road.  American Towers, and the property owner Nancy Carpenter, respectfully request a rezoning ofa 100' x 100' section ofa 7.16 acre parcel from RA to RA/TO. Under Sec. 614 of the Stanly Zoning Ordinance, approval of this rezoning and the issuance ofat telecommunications tower permit would allow the applicant to erect a telecommunications tower to the height allowed by such permit. The permit application states that they intend to erect a 195 foot monopole tower. Staff has reviewed the application and it appears to meet the subjective requirements of the ordinance. Adjoining No other towers are in the immediate search area; therefore, co-locating on an existing tower was not an option. The propagation study submitted by the applicant for the tower location shows that with the erection of the tower, the area would be adequately served. The applicant has notified, in writing, property owners within 300 feet of the proposed application for the tower. Adjoining property owners of the site have received notice of this meeting in accordance with state law. The applicant has documentation that the proposed tower location will not seriously injure the values of Section 614.4 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the following factors may be used to evaluate a 1. Toj protect the view in scenic areas, unique natural features, scenic roadways, etc. 3. The height, design, placement, and other characteristics oft the tower can be modified to This site is located approximately 1650 feet north of the Chapel Road and NC 138 intersection, in an existing wooded area and may be clearly visible from the highway (NC 138). This site appears  zoning is RA.  the adjoining properties. tower for aesthetic reasons:  2. Toj protect the concentration of towers in one specific area have a less intrusive visual impact on the county.  to be an average site for a monopole tower. Staffrecommends the following conditions ofa approval;  1. Public Safety, (State, City, County, etc), shall be permitted to co-locate on this tower at 2. A zoning permit shall be obtained within six months from the date of the Board of County Commissioners approval to rezone the property and the tower shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within one year from issuance of the zoning  no cost.  permit.  The Planning Board forwards this case to the County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation, in accordance with the 2010 Stanly County Land Use Plan.    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANIN Meeting Date: November 4, 2013  Presenter: Michael Sandy  xIC  COUNY  Consent Agenda' Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD LJ Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with' Windows! XP: and Microsoft Office) XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity for ** Ifyoul have need tou use thel Document Camera and: zoom into a particular area, if possible please attacha a copy ofthe document with the areai indicated that  Please Provide al Brief Description of your Presentations format:_ you need toz zoomi into. Alaser lighti is available top pinpointy your area of projection, *** You can bringi ins al laptop that will allow video out tol be connected att the lectern- set display to 60Mhz,  County Employees.  TENOAKCASIDENED PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING AND ZONING  ZA 13-08 American Towers LLC, on behalf Wade Hinson, requests rezoning of a 10,000 square foot portion ofTax Record Number 24846 from RA to RA-TO in order to place a 195 foot cell tower on the  property. Property is located at 14120 Travis Road.  Itis requested that the Board of Commissioners approve, modify, or deny this request.  Signature: Date: October 15,2013  Dept. Planning & Zoning Attachments:  YesX CerineationaAction Board of Commissioners on Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board  No  Review.Process:  Approved Yes No  Initials  Certified to be at true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly  Finance Director Budget Amendment Necessary County Attorney County Manager  County  Date    MEMORANDUM  TO:  Stanly County Board of County Commissioners  FROM: Michael M. Sandy, AICP, CZO, Planning Director 6  DATE: October 15, 2013  RE:  ZA 13-08, Rezoning from RA Residential Agricultural to RA/TO Residential Agricultural -Tower Overlay - American Towers requests a rezoning ofaj portion ofa 50.66 acre tract, RECN 24846, owned by Wade Elvin Hinson in order to erect a 195 foot monopole tower on the property. The property is located at 14120 Travis Road, approximately 1875 feet Northwest ofits intersection with Hatley Burris Road.  American Towers, and the property owner Wade Hinson, respectfully request a rezoning ofa 100' x1 100' section of a 50.66 acre parcel from RA to RA/TO. Under Sec. 614 of the Stanly Zoning Ordinance, approval of this rezoning and the issuance ofa a telecommunications tower permit would allow the applicant to erect a telecommunications tower to the height allowed by such permit. The permit application states that they intend to erect a 195 foot monopole tower. Staff has reviewed the application and it appears to meet the subjective requirements of the ordinance. Adjoining No other towers are in the immediate search area; therefore, co-locating on an existing tower was not an option. The propagation study submitted by the applicant for the tower location shows that with the erection of the tower, the area would be adequately served. The applicant has notified, in writing, property owners within 300 feet of the proposed application for the tower. Adjoining property owners of the site have received notice of this meeting in accordance with state law. The applicant has documentation that the proposed tower location will not seriously injure the values of Section 614.4 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the following factors may be used to evaluate a 1. To protect the view in scenic areas, unique natural features, scenic roadways, etc. 3. The height, design, placement, and other characteristics of the tower can be modified to This site is located approximately 7000 feet from the centerline of NC 24/27, in an existing wooded area and should not be clearly visible from the highway. This site appears to be an above  zoning is RA.  the adjoining properties. tower for aesthetic reasons:  2. To protect the concentration of towers in one specific area have a less intrusive visual impact on the county.  average site for ai monopole tower.  Staff recommends the following conditions of approval;  1. Public Safety, (State, City, County, etc), shall be permitted to co-locate on this tower at 2. A zoning permit shall be obtained within six months from the date of the Board of County Commissioners approval to rezone the property and the tower shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within one year from issuance of the zoning  no cost.  permit.  The Planning Board forwards this case to the County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation, in accordance with the 2010 Stanly County Land Use Plan.    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  Meeting Date: November 4, 2013  Presenter:  X ID  STANIN COINgY  Michael Sandy  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* DL Lectern VÇR Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** PCise equipped with Windows! XP and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity for ** Ifyoul have need to use thel Document Camera and: zoomi into a particular area, ifpossible please attach: a copy of the document with the areai indicated that  Please Provide al Brief] Description ofy your Presentations format:_ you need toz zoom into. A laserl light iss available top pinpointy your area of projection. *** You can bring ina al laptop thaty wills allow video out to! be connected at the! lectern- set display to 60Mhz.  Countyl Employees.  TEMTOBEGONSIDERDDA PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING AND ZONING  SDA 13-01 County Planning Board - Text amendment to modify the Stanly County Subdivision Ordinance, Section 66-72 Curb and Gutter and Sidewalks, and Section 66-90 Construction Criteria Point  Approval System.  Itis requested that the Board of Commissioners approve, modify, or deny this request.  Signature: Date: October 15,2013  Dept. Planning & Zoning Attachments:  YesX Certification: ofAction Board of Commissioners on Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board  No  ReviewProcesss  Approved Yes No  Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager  Certified to be at true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County  Budget Amendment Necessary  Date    MEMORANDUM  To: Stanly County Board of County Commissioners From: Michael M. Sandy, AICP, CZO, Planning  Date: October 15, 2013  Ra  SDA 13-01 County Planning Board - Text amendment to modify the Stanly County Subdivision Ordinance, Section 66-72 Curb and Gutter and Sidewalks, and Section 66-90 Construction Criteria Point Approval System. The Planning Board recommends the 1) Remove all the language in Section 66-72 Curb and Gutter and Sidewalks and add the Sidewalks are at the option ofthe developer and any horizontal portion of curb & gutter is 2) Add the following language to Section 66-90 Construction criteria point approval  following modifications to the subdivision ordinance:  following language:  counted into the pavement width.  system:  2-SidedSidewalks Engineered. Storm Drainage Curb and Guttering Home Owners Association  20 20 25 10  Per ADA requirements on both sides Standing or Valley type Recorded and Enforced  Designed and approved underground storm drainage  Inability of smaller major subdivisions, without the benefit of water and sewer, to meet the existing requirements has caused the Planning Board to study and recommend this proposed amendment to the subdivision ordinance, in accordance with the Stanly County  Land Use Plan.    County of Stanly 10001 N. First Street Albemarle. North Carolina 28001  A RESOLUTION TO. AMEND THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF STANLY COUNTY  Inp pursuance of authority conferred by G.S. 153A-330, as amended, and for the purpose of providing for the orderly growth and development of the county; for the coordination of transportation networks and utilities within proposed subdivisions with existing or planned streets and highways and with other public facilities; for the dedication or reservation of recreation areas serving residents of the immediate neighborhood within the subdivision and of rights-of-way or easements for street and utility purposes including the dedication of rights-of- way pursuant to G.S. 136-66.10 or G.S. 136-66.11; and for the distribution of population and traffic in a manner that will avoid congestion and overcrowding and will create conditions that BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF STANLY THAT THE OFFICIAL SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF STANLY COUNTY,  substantially promote public health, safety, and the general welfare.  NORTH CAROLINA, BE. AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:  TEXT AMENDMENT SDA 13-01  Amend Section 66-72 Curb and Gutter and Sidewalks by removing all the language in Section Sidewalks are at the option of the developer and any horizontal portion of curb & gutter is Amend Section 66-90 Construction Criteria Point Approval System by adding the following:  66-72 and replacing it with the following language:  counted into the pavement width.  2-S Sided Sidewalks Engineered Storm Drainage Curb and Guttering Home Owners Association  20 20 25 10  Per ADA requirements on both sides Designed and approved underground storm drainage Standing or Valley type Recorded and Enforced  WHEREAS, the Planning Board made a recommendation that the above-mentioned text WHEREAS, a public hearing on the question of amending of the Subdivision Ordinance of Stanly County was held by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Stanly, after due notice  amendment be adopted.  and advertisement thereof, ati its regular meeting on November 4, 2013.    County of Stanly 1000 N. First Street Albemarle. North Carolina 28001  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of  Stanly, North Carolina as follows:  That said amendment shall be effective immediately upon its passage.  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board  Date Approved    Stanly County Planning Board October 14, 2013 - Meeting Minutes  Call to Order  Vice Chairman Burleson called the meeting to order on October 14, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons Meeting Room at 10001 N First Street, Albemarle, North Carolina.  Stanly County Planning Board Members Attending  Billy Franklin Lee Robert Loflin Robert Davis Terry Smith Joseph Burleson Brenda Hunter Marvin Smith  Planning Board Members Absent: Stanly County Planning Staff Aendi, Michael Sandy, Planning Director Linda Evans, Planner II  Others Present: List  14, 2013, minutes.  Vice Chairman Burleson asked ifthere were any corrections to the September 9, 2013, minutes, Motion: Robert Loflin made a motion to approve the September 9, 2013, meeting minutes as  Hearing none, he asked for a motion.  written.  Second: Terry Smith seconded the motion. Action: The Board unanimously approved this motion.  Vice Chairman Burleson called the first item on the agenda and asked Michael Sandy to present  the case.  ZA 13-06 Rezoning from RA Residential Agricultural to RA/TO Residential  Agricultural -Tower Overlay - American Towers requests ai rezoning ofa 100' X 100' portion of al 12.63 acre tract, tax record number 1563, owned by Joyce Ann Hartsell Baucom, in order to erect a 195 foot monopole tower on the property. The property is located at 8499 Renee Ford Road, approximately 1450 feet south ofits intersection with Polk Ford Road. Under Sec. 614 of    the Stanly Zoning Ordinance, approval ofthis rezoning and thei issuance ofa a telecommunications tower permit would allow the applicant to erect at eleommunications tower to the height allowed by such permit. Staffhas reviewed the application and it appears to meet the subjective requirements oft the ordinance. Adjoining zoning is RA. No other towers are ini the immediate search area; therefore, co-locating on an existing tower was not an option. The propagation study submitted by the applicant for the tower location shows that with the erection of the tower, the area would be adequately served. The applicant has notified, in writing, property owners within 300 feet of the proposed application for the tower. Adjoining property owners ofthe site have received notice of this meeting in accordance with state law. The applicant has documentation that the proposed tower location will not seriously injure the values oft the  adjoining properties.  Section 614.4 ofthe Zoning Ordinance states that the following factors may be used to evaluate a tower for aesthetic reasons: To protect the view in scenic areas, unique natural features, scenic roadways, etc., and to protect the concentration of towers in one specific area, the height, design, placement, and other characteristics of the tower can be modified tol have a less intrusive visual This site is located approximately 1,300 feet southwewoi intersection of Polk Ford Road and Renee Ford Road, in an open area and should not clearlyigible: from the highway. This site Staff recommends the following comditiopofepal: Public Safety, (State, City, County, within six months from the date of th-Boanv County Commissioners approval to rezone the property and the tower shall be pleda an a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within one Vice Chairman Burleson Cimyhoy wished to speak regarding this case to come Brian T. Pearce came forward and stated that he represents American Towers, LLC. He stated that he had followed the required procedures for filing an application for plaçement ofa 195 foot monopole communications tower on the subject site. He stated that hel had sent letters to adjacent property owners regarding placement ofthe tower and notified them of certain tests to be performed. He stated he had received no complaints and that he would be happy to answer Robert Loflin asked staffifa any complaints were received regarding this request. Staffanswered that it had received a few phone calls inquiring about the zoning sign but no complaints.  impact on the county.  appears to be an above average site for a monopcetoyer. etc), shall be permitted to co-locate on this year from issuance of the zoning pn  ho cost; a zoning permit shall be obtained  forward.  any questions.  Vice Chairman Burleson asked ifhe could hear a Motion. Commissioners with a recommendation to approve. ZA 13-06. Second: Robert Loflin seconded the motion. Action: The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion.  Motion: Billy Franklin Lee made ai motion to send this case to the Board of County  2    Viçe Chairman Burleson called the next item on the agenda and asked Michael Sandy to present  the case.  ZA 13-07 Rezoning from RA Residential Agricultural to RA/TO Residential  Agricultural -Tower Overlay - American Towers requests a rezoning ofa 100' X 100' portion of a7.15 acre tract, tax record number 4003, owned by Nancy Carpenter, in order to erect a 195 foot monopole tower on the property. Thej property is located at 12449 NC 138 Hwy, approximately 1540 feet north ofi its intersection with Chapel Road. Under Sec. 614 ofthe Stanly Zoning Ordinance, approval of this rezoning and the issuance ofat elecommunications tower permit would allow the applicant to erect a telecommunications tower to the height allowed by such permit. Staff has reviewed the application and it appears to meet the subjective requirements of the ordinance. Adjoining zoning is RA. No other towers are ini the immediate search area; therefore, co-locating on an existing tower was not an option. The propagation study submitted by the applicant for the tower location shows that with the erection of the tower, the area would be adequately served. The applicant has notified, in writing, property owners within 300: feet of the proposed application for the tower. djoining property owners oft the site have received notice of this meeting in accordance with atelaw. The applicant has documentation that the proposed tower location willpot seusly injure the values oft the  adjoining properties.  Section 614.4 ofthe Zoning Ordinance states that following factors may be used to evaluate a roadways, etc., and to protect the consentatl/ters: in one specific area, the height, design,  tower for aesthetic reasons: To protect the placement, and other characteristics impact on the county.  scèc areas, unique natural features, scenic tovrcanl be modified tol have a less intrusive visual  This site is located approxi aler 6feet north of the Chapel Road and NC 138 intersection, in an existing wooded arand m. bec clearly visible from the highway (NC 138). This site Staff recommends the following conditions of approval: Public Safety, (State, City, County, etc), shall be permitted to co-locate on this tower at no cost; a zoning permit shall be obtained within six months from the date of the Board of County Commissioners approval to rezone the property and the tower shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within one Vice Chairman Burleson anyone who wished to speak regarding this case to come forward. Brian T. Pearce came forward and stated that he represents American Towers, LLC. He stated that he had followed the required procedures for filing an application for placement ofa 195 foot monopole communications tower on the subject site. He stated that he had sent letters to adjacent property owners regarding placement of the tower and notified them of certain tests to be performed. He stated he had received no complaints and that he would be happy to answer Robert Loflin asked staff any complaints were received about this request. Staff answered no.  appears to be an average sit-raybnopole tower.  year from issuance ofthe zoning permit.  any questions.  3    Vice Chairman Burleson asked for a motion. with a recommendation to approve ZA 13-07. Second: Robert Davis seconded the motion.  Motion: Robert Loflin made a motion to send this case to the Board ofCounty Commissioners  Action: The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion.  Vice Chairman Burleson called the next item on the agenda and asked Michael Sandy to present  the case.  ZA 13-08, Rezoning from RA (Residential Agricultural) to RA/TO (Residential Agricultural -Tower Overlay) - American Towers requests a rezoning ofa 100' X 100' portion ofa 50.66, tax record number 24846, owned by Wade Elvin Hinson, in order to erect a 195 foot monopole tower on the property which is located at 14120 Travis Road, Approximately 1875 feet northwest ofits intersection with Hatley-Burris Road. Under Sec. 614 ofthe Stanly Zoning Ordinance, approval oft this rezoning and the issuance ofyplecommunications tower permit would allow the applicant to erect a elcommunicatioyAuer to the height allowed by such permit. Staff has reviewed the application and it appearstoeet the subjective requirements of the ordinance. Adjoining zoning is RA. No otheyowers are Mthe immediate search area; therefore, co-locating on an existing tower was Mapption. The propagation study submitted by the applicant for the tower location shows that wthe erection oft the tower, the area would the proposed application for the tower.Adjo vBpperty owners of the site have received notice oft this meeting in acconamym.w. The applicant has documentation that the Section 614.4 oft the Zoninyrces: that the following factors may be used to evaluate a tower for aesthetic reasonTop prottthe view in scenic areas, unique natural features, scenic roadways, etc., and to prot-begcentation oft towers in one specific area, the height, design, placement, and other charactelysofthet tower can be modified to have a less intrusive visual This site is located approximately 7000 feet from the centerline of NC 24/27, in an existing wooded area and should not be clearly visible from the highway. This site appears to be an Staff recommends the following conditions of approval: Public Safety, (State, City, County, etc), shall be permitted to co-locate on this tower at no cost; a zoning permit shall be obtained within six months from the date of the Board of County Commissioners approval to rezone the property and the tower shall be completed and a Certificate of Occupancy obtained within one Vice Chairman Burleson anyone who wished to speak regarding this case to come forward. Brian T. Pearce came forward and stated that he represents American Towers, LLC. He stated that he had followed the required procedures for filing an application for placement ofa 195 foot  be adequately served. The applicant has no proposed tower location will not <iow  Wting, property owners within 300 feet of the values of the adjoining properties.  impact on the county.  above average site for a monopole tower.  year from issuance oft the zoning permit.  4    monopole communications tower on the subject site. He stated that he had sent letters to adjacent property owners regarding placement oft the tower and notified them of certain tests to be performed. He stated hel had received no complaints and that he would be happy to answer Robert Loflin asked staffifany complaints were received regarding this request. Staffanswered no. Mr. Loflin also inquired about the cost of placing one of these towers and Mr. Pearce stated  any questions.  that he had no idea regarding the cost. Vice Chairman Burleson asked for a motion. with a recommendation to approve ZA 13-08. Second: Terry Smith seconded the motion.  Motion: Robert Loflin made a motion to send this case to the Board of County Commissioners  Action: The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion.  Vice Chairman Burleson asked ift there is any other busines to be discussed.  Michael Sandy stated that the committee appointed 1) Remove all the language in Section  subdivision point system had  reached a  to amend the subdivision   ordipnceasf foloys: S - -  proposal following language:  and Gutter and Sidewalks and add the  Sidewalks are at the option rae any horizontal portion of curb & gutter is  countedinto the pavement wid  2) Add the following lang raget toSecipn 66-90 Construction criteria point approval system:  2- Sided Sidew Engineered Storm Drainag Curba and Guttering Home Owners Association  20 20 25 10  PerADA requirements on both sides Standing or Valleytype Recorded and Enforced  Designed and approved underground. storm drainage  Robert Davis originated discussion regarding storm drainage issues. Michael Sandy stated that, due to the diversity of property and varied circumstances, he would suggest that each submittal ofa preliminary plat and construction plan be scrutinized closely on a case by case basis before the final Terry Smith asked ift this proposal was what the appointed committee had suggested and. Joseph  subdivision plat is approved and recorded.  Burleson, a member oft the committee, answered yes. Vice Chairman Burleson asked for ai motion. with a recommendation to approve SDA13-01.  Motion: Robert Davis made a motion to send this case to the Board of County Commissioners  5    Second: Billy Franklin Lee seconded the motion. Action: The Board voted unanimously to approve the motion. Vice Chairman Burleson asked for other business.  Michael Sandy stated that the committee appointed to study subdivision issues had also discussed the possibility of removing major subdivisions as a permitted use in the RA Residential Agricultural Zoning District and asked if the Board would like to address this issue at Robert Davis stated that he recalls that this was approached the last time he was on the Planning Michael Sandy stated that he is concerned that, ifthe economy picks up, large scale developers will move into the county and create major subdivisions with two or three hundred small size lots for lower income housing. He stated that this was happening when he first came to Stanly County with the development ofl Island Creek Subdivisionfycamore Station, and others. This type development brings people, but no infasinuctureg/equte facilities. He feels that not allowing major subdivisions ini the RA Residential Apncuall District will deter this type development and steer major subdivisions towardowns and Bwth areas and away from agricultural land. In addition, prohibiting them Mthe A District will give the Planning Board and the Board of County Commissionersayoicei in (here subdivisions will be located.  this time.  Board and the idea was rejected.  Robert Davis suggested that at. Michael stated that he wouldh Adjournment Vice Chairman Burleson  together for the Board to take a look by the next Planning Board Meeting.  to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by  Robert Loflin and secondby BreijaHunter. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.    Joseph Burleson, Vice Chairman Linda Evans, Clerk  6    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  TANIY Meeting Date: November 4, 2013  Presenter: Michael Sandy  IE  COUMIY  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with' Windows XP: and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyoul have need tou use the Document Camera and zoom into a particular area, ifp possible please attachac copy oft the document with the: areai indicated  Please Provide a Brief Description of your Presentations format:_ that) you need toz zoom into. AI laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bringi in a laptop that will: allow video out to! be connected att the lectern- set display to 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED  APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  Due to Rebecca Carter's recent resignation on September 6, 2013,iti is requested that the Board  appoint a replacement to serve her unexpired term until June: 30, 2016. Enclosed are two (2): applications for your consideration.  Appointa a replacement to serve the unexpired term of Rebecca Carter until June 30, 2016.  Signature: Date:  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified tol be a true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board  Date    Tyler Brummitt From: ant: 10: Subject:  Stanly County, North Carolina wetmaser@rosenycus  Monday, February 11, 20133:49PM Tyler Brummitt Volunteer Board Application  Name: Joseph L. Burleson Address: 248 Market St. City: Locust State: NC Zip: 28097  Home Phone: 7047916253 Work Phone: 7049828915 Date of Birth: September 20, 1987  Gender: Male Race: White  3oards you wish to serve on: Airport Authority, Board of Adjustment, Economic Development Commission, Equilization and Review 4 Planning, Board - Apptd 4ho  Bl  Plawuig  OM 3420s.    SIANIN COIMY  Stanly County Volunteer Application  Volunteer Application  Stanly County Boards and Commissions  NAME: Michael DE Efird  HOME. ADDRESS: 20013 OldA Aquadale Rd CITY,STATE, ZIP: Albemarle, NC. 28001 TELEPHONE: (W)7049915075 FAX: DATE:10-07-13 EMAlLiahdnmaint PLACEOFEMPLOYEMENT: Retired COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: SEX: IMALE FEMALE RACE: White DATE OF BIRTH: MMIDDNYYY): /27 /1947  (H) 704 983 5745  IN ORDER' TOI HELPUS COMPLY' WITH STATE. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE  PLEASE LISTI IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE THE BOARDSCOMMISSIONS ON WHICH YOU  WILL BE WILLING' TOS SERVE. 1. Board ofA Adjustment 2. 3.  PLEASEI LIST ANY VOLUNTEER, WORK, ORI EDUCATION EXPERIENCE YOU WOULDLIKE US TO CONSIDER IN THEI REVIEW OF YOUR APPLICATION. FEEL FREE TO ATTACH Al RESUME.  WORK EXPERIENCE: 38y years working on Computers and? highe end printinga ands signe equipment  VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Some college OTHER COMMENTS:  Return to Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board, 1000 N. First Street, Suite 10,  Albemarle, NC 28001    ADJUSTMENTS, BOARD OF  Compensation: $40/mtg  G.S. Local Ordinance: Date Established: Meeting Schedule: Members: Terms: Special Provisions:  153A-345  Zoning Ordinance, Stanly County, Article XII, Section 120, Pg. 75  July 1972  2ndTuesday, Monthly at 7:30 p.m. 7F Regular, 2Alternate  3 years (No indication of validity of succeeding appointments) All members shall be residents of Stanly County and shall be from different areas within the County's zoning jurisdiction. Alternate members while serving in the absence of any regular member, shall have and exercise all powers and duties ofs such regular  member sO absent.  Method of Appointment: All are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners  Officers:  Board of Adjustments elects its own chairman and vice-chairman, who appoints a secretary and such other subordinates as may be  authorized by Board of Commissioners.  MEMBERS S. Todd Swaringen 12144 Cottonville Road Norwood, NC: 28128 Richard Cosgrove P.O. Box 171 Richfield, NC 28137 Houston B. "Buddy" Clark II 40275 Hoops Court Albemarle, NC 28001 Dr. John Eckman III 319 Harvard Drive Albemarle, NC 28001  APPOINTED 7/14/08  TERM EXPIRATION 6/30/14  10/6/08  6/30/16  10/22/12  6/30/15  7/14/08  6/30/14    Adjustments, Board of (Cont'd)  MEMBERS Rebecca Carter P.O. Box 1119 Albemarle, NC: 28002-1119 Benton Payne 1616 Bellamy Circle Albemarle, NC: 28001 Kevin Brickman 20604 NC Hwy 24/27 Oakboro, NC 28129  APPOINTED 2010  TERM EXPIRATION 6/30/16  10/6/08  6/30/15  10/5/09  6/30/15  There are 2 vacancies for Alternate Members  Linda Evans, Clerk to the Board (704)986-3661    Revised 10/19/2007  Stanly County Board ofCommissioners  SIANIN Meeting Date  November 4, 2013 Andy Lucas, County Manager ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED  2,  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  COUNIY  Presenter:  Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy - Special State Grant Funds  North Carolina General Assembly adopted the State budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 to providea a special grant in the amount of $3,092,000 to Stanly County for the purpose ofrenovating and constructing facilities for the operation ofa a new Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy in New London. The County will act as the fiduciary agent for said grant funds and provide all required documents to the The County will need to work closely with the Stanly County School System prior to the project commencing to work out all oft the issues associated with facility improvements, access, liability, utility  North Carolina Office of State Budget Management for execution oft the funds.  expenses at the old New London school facility.  Consider the attached resolution to partner with the NC Airl National Guard and Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy and recognize, receive and appropriate the special State grant funds in a multi-year, capital  project fund.  Signature: Date: 10/31/2013  Andy Lucas  Dept Central Administration Attachments:  X yes Certification of Action Certified tol be a true copy of the action taken by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners on  no  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to thel Board  Date    Al RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATING AND CONSTRUCTING FACILITIES FOR THE OPERATION OFA TARHEEL CHALLENGE ACADEMY IN NEWI LONDON, NORTH CAROLINA  WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted the state budget for fiscal year 2013- WHEREAS, the funds in the amount of $3,092,000 are specifically designated for the purpose of renovating the former New London Middle School in New London, North Carolina and building WHEREAS, Stanly County government will work with the North Carolina National Guard and representatives of the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy toj provide guidance as to requirements for WHEREAS, Stanly County government will act as the fiduciary agent for said grant funds and provide all required documents to the North Carolina Office of State Budget Management for NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, the Stanly County Board ofCommissioners hereby accepts the Special State Grant Project to renovate and construct facilities at the former New London Middle School in New London, North Carolina for the operation ofa Tarheel  2014 to provide a Special Grant to Stanly County; and  dormitories to house the Tarheel ChalleNGe Academy; and  the facility, plans, and timeline for project completion; and  execution oft the funds; and  ChalleNGe Academy by the North National Guard. Adopted this 4th day ofNovember, 2013  Gene McIntyre, Chairman Stanly County Board of Commissioners  ATTEST:  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  STANIY Meeting Date: November 4, 2013  Presenter: Andy Lucas  3  COUVTY  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR Lectern DVD - Document Camera** JI Laptop*** * PCis equipped with Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ify you have need tou use the Document Camera and zoom into: ap particular area, if possible please: attacha a copy oft the document with the areai indicated  Please Provide al Brief Description ofy your) Presentations format:_ that your need toz zoomi into. Al laser lighti is availablet top pinpointy your area ofp projection. *** Youd can bring ins al laptop that will allow video out to bec connected: at thel lectern- set display to 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEM TO) BE CONSIDERED  APPOINTMENTTO THE GASTON COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.  Please see the attached letter requesting that Ms. Deloris Chambers be reappointed to the Gaston  Community Action Board of Directors until December 2016.  Request that Ms. Chambers be reappointed to the Gaston Community Action Board of Directors to  serve at term from December 2013 - December 2016.  Signature: Date:  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy oft the action taken by the Stanly County Board ofCommissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot thel Board  Date    Gaston  ACHO  Community Action, Inc.  LOUIS BROWN, JR. Board President  JOSEPHW.DIXON Executive Director  October 22, 2013 Mr. Andrew Lucas County Manager 1000 North First Street Suite 10 Albemarle, NC: 28001 Subject: Dear Mr. Lucas,  Stanly - County Board Reappointment  We would like to recommend that Ms. Deloris Chambers be reappointed as a Public Representative to serve on our Board of Directors. Her term ofoffice will expire on December 2013. Mrs. Chambers has been contacted concerning her willingness to continue serving on the Board. Ifit meets the commissioners approval her term of office will be 12/2013 - 12/2016. Ms. Chamber's address is: 214 Lincoln Street, Badin, NC 28009 (phone 704- 422-6082). Should you need furherinformation, please let us know. We look forward tol hearing from you.  Sincerely, o Joseph W. Dixon Executive Director  PO. BOX1653 GASTONIA, NC.2803-TELEPHONE: (704)866-8721 ADMINISTRATVEOFFIE./09P6I228-FAX/704,8668725  www.gastonca.org    Stanly County Board of Commissioners  SIANIN Meeting Date: November 4, 2013  Presenter:  COUNIY  Consent Agenda Regular Agenda  Presentation Equipment: Lectern PC* Lectern VCR - Lectern DVD Document Camera** Laptop*** *PCise equipped with' Windows XP: and Microsoft Office. XP (including' Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Internet connectivity and Network connectivity ** Ifyou have need tou use the Document Camera and: zoom into: a particular: area, ifp possible please attach: a copy oft the document with the areai indicated  Pleasel Provide a Brief Description of your Presentations format:_ that you need toz zoom into. AI laser lighti is available top pinpoint your area of projection. *** You can bringi in al laptop that will: allow video out to be connected att the lectern- set display to 60Mhz.  for County Employees.  ITEM TO BE CONSIDERED  Consent Agenda  A. Minutes- = Regular meeting of October 21, 2013  Request approval of the above item as presented.  Signature: Date:  Dept. Attachments:  Yes Certification of Action Certified to be a true copy oft the action taken the County Board ofCommissioners on  No  Review Process  Approved Yes No Initials  Finance Director County Attorney County Manager Other:  by Stanly  Budget Amendment Necessary  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk tot thel Board  Date    4A  STANLY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 2013  COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:  Josh Morton, Vice Chairman Peter. Asciutto Tony Dennis Lindsey Dunevant Gene McIntyre, Chairman Andy Lucas, County Manager Jenny Furr, County Attorney Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT:  CALLTOORDER  The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the "Board") met in regular session on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Vice Chairman Morton called the meeting to order. Commissioner Dennis led a moment of silence  and the pledge of allegiance.  APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS TOTHE AGENDA  By motion, Commissioner Dennis moved to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was ITEM # 1 - SCUSA TRANSPORTATION - FY 2014-2015 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION  seconded by Commissioner Asciutto and passed by unanimous vote.  PROGRAM (CTP). APPLICATION  Presenter: Gwen Hinson, Transportation Director Community Transportation Program as follows: testing, daily office operations, etc.  Ms. Hinson provided a brief review of the request to apply for funds under the FY 2014-2015 1) Administrative Funds (estimated at $226,006) with a 15% local match (estimated at $33,901) to fund three (3) full-time and one (1) part time positions, vehicle insurance, drug 2) Capital Funds (estimated at $180, 452) with a 10% local match (estimated at $18,045) to replace two (2) vehicles, vehicle lettering, replacement of all vehicle radios to comply with the new county communication system and to purchase a 10 X 10 storage building for the  vehicle maintenance shop.  Page 1of5    Vice Chairman Morton declared the public hearing open. Having no one come forward, the Commissioner Dennis moved to approve the Transportation Services Department's request to apply for, receive and distribute the CTP funds. The motion was seconded by Commissioner  hearing was closed.  Asciutto and carried with a5-Ovote. TEM#2-BOARD OF HEALTH APPOINTMENTS Presenter: Dennis. Joyner, Health Director  The Board of Health has five (5) members whose terms will expire on December 31, 2013:  Dr. Ann Yowell (Veterinarian Member) Dr. Hal Royer (Physician Member) Dr.. Janice Dunlap (Optometrist Member) Conrad Carter (Registered Engineer Member) Debora P. Norris (Registered Nurse)  All are eligible for reappointment with the exception of Dr. Ann Yowell who has served three (3) consecutive terms. It was requested the Board appoint five (5) members to the Board of By motion, Commissioner Asciutto moved to approve the following appointments as requested: Appoint Dr. Amy Jordan (Veterinarian) to replace Dr. Ann Yowell beginning January 1,  Health, each to serve a three (3) year term until December 31, 2016.  2014  Reappoint Dr. Hall Royer (Physician Member) Dr.Janice Dunlap (Optometrist) Conrad Carter (Engineer) Deborah P. Norris (Registered Nurse)  His motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunevant and passed by unanimous vote. ITEM # 3 = ROCKY RIVER RURAL PLANNING ORGANIZATION - COMPREHENSIVE Ms. Stoogenke presented an overview of two (2) maps prepared by the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) based on the proposed highway alignments for western Stanly County. The presentation was given as an update on the project and to obtain feedback from the Board Based on the discussion, the Board agreed that because of utilities being located south of Hwy 24/27, neither the northern or very southern alignments were good options. Board members also expressed interest in knowing if the western municipalities had preferred a particular alignment and what additional comments were received during recent focus group meetings.  TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE FOR WESTERN STANLY COUNTY  Presenter: Dana Stoogenke, RRRPO Director  related to the proposed alignments.  Page 2of5    Although no particular alignment was chosen, Board consensus was that the following items be  taken into consideration when selecting the highway alignment:  Tol limit road access in order to continue to move goods/services/ people  The road should not be located far from existing commerce such as restaurants, stores,  etc.  Tom maintain farmland preservation Location of existing utilities Estimated cost of the project No formal action was taken by the Board. Presenter: Nancy Bryant, Interim Director  ITEM#4-1 UPPER PEE DEE FARM & FOOD COUNCIL (UPFFC) ANNUAL REPORT  Interim Director Bryant presented the-first annual report for the UPFFC since receiving the Board's endorsement last September. The presentation included the UPFFC's vision statement, a brief history and list of accomplishments by the council representatives since January 2013. Ms. Bryant requested the Board's: support of local farms by asking them to consider purchasing ten (10%) of the county's food for the prisons, agencies, schools, etc. from local farmers. Ms. Bryant then thanked the Board for their continued endorsement of the UPFFC and invited them to attend a special "Celebrate Local Farms & Food" event scheduled for mid-November at Christ  Episcopal Church.  The presentation was for information only and required no action.  TEM#5-MOTOR VEHICLE TAX RELEASE & REFUND AUTHORITY RESOLUTION  Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager  Per NCGS, the Governing Board may delegate its authority to determine requests for a release or refund oft tax of less than one hundred dollars ($100) to the Finance Officer, County Manager or County Attorney of a taxing unit. It was recommended the Board delegate this authority to the County Finance Officer for all motor vehicle personal property tax release and refund By motion, Commissioner Dennis moved to approve the resolution as presented and was seconded by Commissioner Dunevant. The motion passed with a vote of5-0.  requests less than $100.  Below is the resolution as approved:  RESOLUTION  Regarding Release or Refund of Motor Vehicle Taxes of Less than One Hundred Dollars  Page 3of5    WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has determined certain taxpayer's may have a valid claim for  releases or refunds of motor vehicle personal propertytaxes; and  WHEREAS, these payments are often less than one hundred dollars ($100.00); and  WHEREAS, G. S. 105-381 states the Governing Body may, by resolution, delegate its authority to determine requests for a release or refund of tax of less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) toi the Finance Officer, County Manager or County Attorney oft the taxing unit; and WHEREAS, G. S. 105-381 states the Finance Officer, County Manager or County Attorney to whom this authority is delegated shall report monthly to the Governing Body the actions taken WHEREAS, G. S. 105-381 also states all actions taken by the Governing Body, Finance Officer, County Manager or County Attorney on requests for release or refund shall be recorded in the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Stanly County Board of Commissioners does hereby adopt this resolution pursuant to G. S. 105-381 giving the Finance Officer authority to determine requests for a release or refund of motor vehicle property tax of less than one  by him or her on requests for release or refund; and  official minutes of the Governing Body; and  hundred dollars ($100.00).  Adopted this the 215 day of October 2013.  Gene Mcintyre, Chairman  Stanly County Board of Commissioners  ATTEST:  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board ITEM#6- CONSENT AGENDA  A. Minutes - Regular meeting of October 7, 2013  B. Finance = Request acceptance of the Monthly Finance Report for the Three Months Ended C. Rocky River RPO - Request adoption oft the amended Stanly County Local Coordinated Plan. Commissioner Dennis moved to approve the agenda as presented and was seconded by  September 30, 2013  Commissioner Asciutto. The motion carried by unanimous vote.  Page 4of5    PUBLIC COMMENT None  GENERAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS  Commissioner Dunevant stated that he had attended the NC Workforce Development Partnership Conference in Greensboro where Carnes-Miller Gear Company, Power Stream Industries and Stanly Community College received the Governor's Award for Excellence in Workforce Development for Innovative Partnerships for their joint efforts in developing a CNC  Machinist Certificate program earlier this year.  Commissioner Morton noted Chairman Mcintyre's absence from the meeting.  Commissioner Asciutto stated that Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills will speak at the Senior Center on Tuesday, October 29th at 1 p.m. He also applauded Senior Center Director Becky Weemhoff and staff for organizing and securing sponsors for many of the events at the Senior  Center at no cost to the county.  The County Manager stated that School Superintendent Dr. Terry Griffin had extended an open invitation for the Board to take a tour of the county schools and to contact her to schedule a  date and time at their convenience.  CLOSED SESSION  Commissioner Dennis moved to recess the meeting for a closed session to discuss a personnel issue in accordance with G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and a real estate transaction in accordance with G.S.1 143-318.11a)5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dunevant and passed by  unanimous vote. ADJOURN  There being no further discussion, Commissioner Dennis moved to adjourn the meeting and was seconded by Commissioner Asciutto. The motion carried with a5 5-Ovote: at 8:27 p.m.  Gene Mcintyre, Chairman  Tyler Brummitt, Clerk  Page 5 of5