Minutes - June 22, 2015 Jt. Interlocal Committee Meeting

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BK:00027 PG:0694 LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow JOINT MEETING OF THE INTERLOCAL SUB -COMMITTEE FOR THE COUNTY OF LEE AND CITY OF SANFORD JUNE 22, 2015 The Joint Interlocal Sub -Committee appointed to study Interlocal Agreements and other items of interest between the County of Lee and the City of Sanford met at 3:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2015, in the West End Conference Room, Sanford City Hall, 225 W. Weatherspoon Street, Sanford, North Carolina, on said date. Commissioner appointed members present were Amy M. Dalrymple, Dr. Ricky D. Frazier, and Timothy S. Sloan. County staff in attendance included County Manager John Crumpton, County Attorney Kerry Self, NCACC/ICMA Management Fellow Danielle Mahoney, and Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee. Mayor Chet Mann called the Joint Sub -Committee meeting to order and the following items were discussed: Youth Program at the Hales Center — County Manager John Crumpton stated Commissioners approved $170,000 in the FY 2015-16 budget for renovations to the Hales Center for youth programs for youth that have phased out of the Boys & Girls Club (over 18 years of age). The County is working with Architect Tim Sherman on renovation plans for the building. It was stated that City Councilman Byron Buckels is still interested in the project which will offer youth a place to go on Friday and Saturday nights. It is hoped that counseling and/or mentoring sessions can also be offered to assist youth, along with other activities such as basketball, boxing, wrestling, etc. O.T. Sloan Park — Mayor Chet Mann stated a feasibility study of the proposed O.T. Sloan Multi - Sports Complex has been completed and will be presented at 11 a.m., June 30th at City Hall. County Manager John Crumpton stated a large donation had been received for the dog park and the group was concerned as to why construction has not begun. Occupancy Tax — Mayor Chet Mann stated it looked like the room occupancy tax will be passed by the General Assembly, but will be applied to tourism. Buggy Factory — It was reported that renovations to the Buggy Factory are on track and should be completed by December as originally planned. Community Development Director Marshall Downey stated a couple of minor changes had been made but framing on the main and first floors have been completed, and one-half of the second floor. The basement area will be framed and completed by the end of July. Brick Capital Community Development Corporation — Mayor Mann stated that the City has not funded Brick Capital at this time even though they had requested assistance with funding prior to the budget being adopted. It was suggested by City Councilman Sam Gaskin that Brick Capital Community Development merge with the non-profit arm of the Sanford Housing Authority. Brick Capital has faced