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G05 <br />At this time the Board conducted a public hearing to consider an economic development <br />incentive agreement between the Lee County Economic Development Corporation and Cloverleaf Cold <br />Storage Company. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts outlined the request which included <br />financial assistance for a $12 million investment for a 40,000 square foot processing facility. Financial <br />assistance is needed to move the existing railroad spur and to relocate sewer and water lines. A 5- <br />year, 50% appropriation of $206,807 from the County is recommended. Applications will also be <br />submitted for various grants from the Rural Center and Golden Leaf to assist with the project. A total of <br />58 new jobs will be added at an annual average salary of $22,519. <br />Chairman Shook opened the public hearing that had been advertised <br />The following spoke in favor of the incentive request: <br />Mr. Bob Heuts, Lee County Economic De <br />Mr. Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford <br />Ms. Carol Carlson, Sanford <br />No one present spoke in opposition to the incentive <br />Chairman Shook closed the public hearing. <br />and time. <br />Representatives from Fleming Transportation provided a request /through the County Manager <br />to appear before the Board to discuss prioritizing of the COLTS Transportation System. Mr. Walter <br />Antonell (Antonell Consulting Group) and Mss �Syvella�Robinson discussed the privatization of the <br />COLTS System under their organization. A similar presentation was presented to the Lee County <br />Transportation Advisory Board in September 201 \1 Since that'meeting staff has been reviewing other <br />public /private partnerships in transportation across /North Carolina. Mr. Antonell and Ms. Robinson <br />asked that Commissioners consider the proposal prior to the upcoming budget process. No action was <br />taken. <br />Mr. Keith Clark, 21': <br />the Board and discussdhai <br />that, in his opinion, needec <br />work on revisions as subrr <br />handouts presented by Mr. <br />No action was - taken. <br />is curregttly, <br />Brinson stal <br />also utilizinc <br />media sites. <br />Sanford, completed the required paperwork to appear before <br />oardll�Rules of Procedure. Mr. Clark made several suggestions <br />to tthe Rules and asked that the County Attorney be allowed to <br />discussion, Chairman Shook asked Board members to review <br />care comments /suggestions with County Attorney Dale Talbert. <br />Nthis time, heard a presentation from Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson in <br />evaluation that becomes effective January 1, 2013. Mr. Brinson stated that staff <br />successfully complete the County's first in -house countywide revaluation. Mr. <br />L z office will be holding community presentations throughout the process, while <br />ional methods of disseminating information such as YouTube videos and social <br />was taken. <br />County Manager John Crumpton addressed a recent request for public information from Ms. <br />Sheila Barber. Mr. Crumpton stated the Board needed to review how requests are received and <br />handled. It was stated that staff recently handled a public request matter in error and there are not <br />enough staff to handle the large number of requests being received. After discussion, Commissioner <br />Womack moved that County Attorney Talbert and staff review the CD requested by Ms. Barber, with <br />appropriate redactions, and release at no charge. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: <br />3 <br />