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B K 00027 PG Aye: None Nay: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had failed with a 5 to 0 vote. Chair Dalrymple and County Manager John Crumpton discussed the recent coal ash issue with Duke Progress Energy that had been added to the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. It was noted that Duke Energy has scheduled a public hearing (information session) for December 10' at the Arts & Community Center at the corner of Weatherspoon and Steele Streets from 7 — 10 p.m. No formal invitation has been received to date in reference to this public hearing. Commissioners discussed the possibility of holding a public information session with coal ash experts to present facts about coal ash, along with a public comments section. The City of Sanford has stated they would like to participate in such a meeting with the County. After further discussion, it was agreed to work on a possible public hearing date of Monday, December 8, 2014. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton discussed the November 29th fire at the San -Lee Park Nature Center. Mr. Crumpton stated the non - poisonous animals have been moved to the Hale Center (old Armory) on McIver Street. The poisonous animals have been moved to Wilmington and the snapping turtle has been relocated to an individual in Carthage. A total of five animals perished in the fire. Mr. Crumpton staff is waiting on the insurance adjuster to view the scene, and a report from the Fire Marshal's office on the cause of the fire. For the time being Nature Center staff will be working out of the Hale Center. Mr. Crumpton stated the parking lot at the Government Center needed to be cleared by 5:15 on this date due to the Clydesdales being unloaded at this location for the Christmas Parade. A large transfer truck will be bringing the horses to the parking lot so all vehicles need to be cleared out. Mr. Crumpton stated that the Triangle South Workforce Board would need to be contacted in reference to action taken earlier in the meeting to remove Mr. Bruce Ledford who had been appointed to that board during the November 25th special called meeting of the former board. He stated that Central Carolina Community College, who is in charge of this board, would have to give feedback in reference to removal of their members. Commissioner Frazier moved to go into Closed Session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of a business in the area per North Carolina General Statute §143- 318.11(a) (4), and to consult with the attorney to protect the attorney - client privilege per North Carolina General Statute §143- 318.11(a) (3). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was in Closed Session. Upon returning from Closed Session with Commissioners Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan in attendance, the regular meeting resumed. Commissioner Sloan moved to hire the Law Offices of F. Bryan Brice, Jr. and the Law Offices of James F. Hopf, PLLC as outside legal counsel to assist the Commissioners with the coal ash issue. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: