2010 - 01-04-2010 Regular Meeting

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BooK 23 PAGE X39 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an agreement with County Tax Services, Inc. that had been pulled from the Consent Agenda earlier in the meeting. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson stated that Lee County currently has an agreement with Tax Management Associates to conduct business audits and his office would like to consider adding an additional firm at this time. Mr. Brinson proposed entering into an agreement with County Tax Services, Inc., along with Tax Management Associates, which would increase the workload to two audit forms. It was stated that most counties have one or more services for business audits. Ms. Tonya Bowen and Mr. Bill Connolly from County Tax Services were present and discussed their firm and answered questions from the Board. After discussion, Commissioner Kelly moved to approve the agreement with County Tax Services, Inc. After further discussion, Commissioner Kelly amended his motion to approve the agreement with County Tax Services, Inc. and include the agreement with the existing firm of Tax Management Associates. A copy of the agreement with County Tax Services, Inc. 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 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending November 2009. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton presented a recent Employee Survey conducted by Lee County staff. No action was taken. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle presented an update on the recent lawsuit against MS Consultants. It was stated the executed Settlement Agreement had been received and Lee County will be paid a total of $107,000 ($17,833.33 payments between January 2010 and April 2011). The County will also receive a $30,000 credit from MS Consultants on any future work completed within five years from the date of the Agreement. It was also noted the lawsuit had been dismissed. Commissioner Dalrymple moved to go into closed session to instruct staff concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property per N.C. Gen Stat § 143-318.11(a) (5). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was in closed session. 4