Minutes - Nov. 16, 2015 Reg. Meeting

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BK -00027 PG -0945 Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Pursuant to N.C. General Statute §153A-52.1, Chair Dalrymple opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: Terica Luxton, 3616 Lee Avenue, Sanford The Board considered the second reading of a Resolution to Amend Chapter 2, Article III of the Lee County Smoking Ordinance. Health Director Terrell Jones stated that in 2008 the Board of Commissioners passed an Ordinance prohibiting the use or smoking of tobacco products in county government buildings and/or vehicles. Since 2008, the State has changed the language pertaining to the location in which smoking is prohibited, as well as the definitions and penalties that are allowed to be imposed by local governments. A public hearing was held on November 2, 2015 with no one speaking for or against the amendments. It was noted the amended Ordinance, if approved, will prohibit smoking (to include e—cigarettes) on all county property, including county parks and recreational facilities and areas, along with county buildings and county vehicles. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the Resolution Amending Chapter 2, Article 111 of the Lee County Code of Ordinance Concerning the Use or Smoking of Tobacco Products in County Government Buildings, Vehicles and on County Property, and for the County Manager and Health Director to designate a smoking area for staff and the public if they so desire, 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, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an appointment to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC). Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee stated a vacancy had occurred on the JCPC for a member from the area mental health, development disabilities, and substance abuse authority. The Sandhills Center has recommended Ms. Laurie Perez serve as designee for that organization. It was noted that Ms. Perez lives out of county and will require approval of the Board to serve in said capacity. Commissioner Smith moved to waive the Boards' Policy on out -of -county residents serving on Lee County Boards. Commissioner Oldham stated he would like to table the appointment for 30 days and try to locate a Lee County individual to serve. After discussion, the results of Commissioner Smith's motion were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Smith moved to accept the application from Ms. Laurie Perez to serve on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None 2