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LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow SPECIAL_ MEETING OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 106 HILLCREST DRIVE SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27330 NOVEMBER 26, 2018 The special meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee, State of North Carolina, convened at 6:00 P.M. in the Commissioners Room, First Floor, Lee County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, North Carolina, on said date. Commissioners present when the meeting was called to order were Kevin C. Dodson, Larry "Doc" Oldham, Robert T. Reives, Cameron W. Sharpe, and Timothy S. Sloan. Commissioners absent at the time the meeting was called to order were Amy M. Dalrymple and Dr. Andre Knecht. Staff in attendance included County Manager John Crumpton, Assistant County Manager/Finance Director Lisa Minter, County Attorney Whitney Parrish, and Deputy County Attorney/Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble. I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Oldham called the meeting to order. 11. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public hearing for the participation in the cost of an economic development proiect under North Carolina General Statute Section 158-7.1 to make appropriations from the County's general fund in the amount of $24,000 to be paid to the Sanford Area Growth Alliance for expenditures related to marketing and recruitment for an economic development project Michael Smith, CEO of the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, provided a summary of the request. The funds requested are to develop and create a multi -media presentation to site consultants and company representatives for a large economic development project. The amount requested is $24,000 for expenses related to research, photography, editorial content, writing, and visual design of the presentation to be provided electronically and as a printed booklet. Most funds will be used for legal research and data gathering. Because of the quick turnaround necessary, the work was not bid, however contractors were chosen based on previous experience, prior work completed for Lee County, and specialized expertise. Time is of the essence for this project due to an anticipated site visit in mid to late December. This project will create over 500 jobs with an average wage more than 3 times Lee County's current average wage and would be a major boost for the tax base. Most of the work product that will be produced can be used for additional projects. Following discussion, Commissioner Sloan moved to waive the Board's policy to hold a vote at the meeting following a public hearing on a proposed expenditure to proceed with voting due to time being of the essence to proceed with the services presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dodson, Oldham, Reives, Sharpe, Sloan Nay: None Page 112