2010 - 01-04-2010 Regular Meeting

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BOOR 23 FAu 238 Chairman Hayes opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. The following spoke in favor of the incentive project: 1. Mr. Bob Heuts (on behalf of EDC and the citizens of Lee County) No one present spoke in opposition to the economic development project. Chairman Hayes closed the public hearing. The Board agreed to move discussion of the economic development project from New Business at this time. Commissioner Reives asked that EDC track the number of Lee County employees for this project and make an effort to follow through at the end of the year on all projects. Mr. Reives further stated "this is a new year and we need to work with EDC and track more information from businesses". Commissioner Shook stated she did not see this as an economic development project. After further discussion, Chairman Hayes moved to approve the economic development incentive agreement between the Lee County Economic Development Corporation and Parkdale America, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Shook The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. County Manager John Crumpton presented to the Board an update on the Brookhaven community project. At the December 7, 2009 meeting, representatives from the Brookhaven community appeared before the Board and addressed issues concerning sewer, streets in need of repair and repaving, utility lines that should be buried, lots and homes in need of being cleaned up and maintained, clean-up of pond area, and removal of large trash items, and community clean-up of debris. Mr. Crumpton stated that county staff had been tasked to work on issues which included a septic tank survey and illegal dumping issues at five locations within the community. Community Development is also working on some issues, with the street issues being addressed separately. Mr. Crumpton stated another update would be given to the Board in February 2010. Commissioner Reives stated he would like discussion with the City of Sanford for possible extension of sewer lines to the area. No action was taken. The Board considered Tax Releases and Refunds for November 2009 that had been pulled from the Consent Agenda earlier in the meeting. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson answered questions of the Board. After discussion, Commissioner Kelly moved to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for November 2009, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None 3