Minutes - Sept. 24, 2013 Interlocal Committee Meeting

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B K: 00026 PG LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow JOINT MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE TO STUDY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND CITY OF SANFORD SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 The joint sub - committee appointed to study interlocal agreements between the County of Lee and the City of Sanford met on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Gordon Wicker Conference Room, First Floor, Lee County Government Center, Sanford, North Carolina. Commissioner appointed members present were Amy M. Dalrymple and Kirk D. Smith. Commissioner appointee James K. Womack was absent from the meeting. City Council appointed members present were Poly Cohen Sam Gaskins, and Rebecca Wyhof. Staff in attendance included County Manager John Crumpton, City Manager Hal Hegwer, County Attorney Neil Yarborough, Law Clerk Kerry Schmid, City Attorney Susan Patterson, City Finance Director Beth Wood, and Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee. Lee County Finance Director Lisa Minter joined the meeting around 3 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to finalize Interlocal Agreements between the County of Lee and City of Sanford for Geographic Information Services (GIS), Tax Collections, Planning, and Inspections. After discussion, all committee members agreed the Interlocal Agreements be approved as presented, copies of which are attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. County Commissioners and City Council will still have to approve all agreements at one of their regular meetings. Commissioner Dalrymple stressed the importance of keeping the lines of communication open among the two Boards. The Committee discussed the non - profit organization HAVEN (Helping Abuse and Violence End Now). City Councilman Sam Gaskins reported a new Board of Directors is in the process of being established to make sure priorities are in place and grants completed. The City of Sanford has appointed someone to sit on said Board and local businesses and corporations have been asked to appoint someone to serve, and the County is also being asked to appoint an individual to said Board. At this time HAVEN needs $34,000 in order not to be foreclosed; just to keep the facility open, and pay the mortgage, utility bills, unemployment insurance, and audit fees. A $6,000 past due mortgage to BB& T is due Friday, September 27th or the building will be foreclosed. It was noted the organization must be operation in order to receive reimbursements from grants. Commissioner Dalrymple moved to go into closed session to consult with legal counsel. Councilman Gaskins seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and the