Minutes - Nov. 16, 2015 Reg. Meeting

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BK:00027 PG -0949 Chair Dalrymple closed the public hearing. After various comments from Board members, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the first reading of the temporary Moratorium Ordinance on Oil and Gas Development and Mining in Lee County. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the first reading of the Moratorium had been approved by a 5 to 2 vote. The second and final reading will be held during the December 7th meeting of the Board. The second public hearing involved an economic development incentive request for "Project Flint". Economic Development Director Bob Joyce outlined the project which consists of building renovations and the purchase of machinery and equipment in the amount of $28,000,000. A total of fifteen (15) new jobs will be created at an hourly rate of $15.00. County Manager John Crumpton stated the incentive amount had been reduced from 70% to 60% due to a business personal property transfer of $100,000. Mr. Joyce stated the SAGA Board of Directors had reviewed the project and were in support of the investment. It was also noted the City of Sanford approved the incentive request at their last meeting at 70%. Chair Dalrymple opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. The following spoke in favor of the incentive project: 1. Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford 2. Bob Finch, 1414 Chatham Street, Sanford No one present spoke in opposition to the incentive request. Chair Dalrymple closed the public hearing. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the above referenced incentive request for "Project Flint" as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted by a 5 to 2 vote. Commissioner Oldham moved to recess the meeting to the Wicker Conference Room for a joint meeting with the Lee County Board of Education. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the meeting recessed at 6:44 p.m. to the Wicker Conference Room. The joint meeting between the Lee County Board of Commissioners and Lee County Board of Education convened at 6:55 p.m. in the Wicker Conference Room, First Floor, Lee County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, North Carolina, on this date. Commissioners present were Amy Cel