1-23-2020 Joint Meeting Between the Board of Commissioners, SAGA Executive Committee, Sanford City Council, and Broadway Town Commissioners 1-23-20

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revitalization in the East Sanford area. Mayor Mann provided an update on DOT projects including the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Carthage and Wicker Street and the proposed reroute of Kelly Drive to Nash Street. Mann also provided an update on the S3 Connect Homeless initiative, which included the creation of an emergency cold and hot weather shelter, changing the shelter operation from high barrier to low barrier, and coordinated response of non-profit organizations through 211. Chair Amy Dalrymple representing the Lee County Board of Commissioners spoke of the synergy of community leaders and board members. She stated that she is looking to make a better future for the young people in the community and while there will be growing pains, there is a need to strike a balance between small town feel while still being able to offer opportunity. Chair Dalrymple announced that the Board of Commissioners will meet for their annual planning retreat January 30 through the 31St in the Gordon Wicker Room at the Lee County Government Center to discuss priorities and work on creating a strategic plan for the County to assist with accommodating rapid growth and prioritizing goals. The County recently hired a new Parks and Recreation Director, Joseph Keel. The Board also recently voted to proceed with building a new Lee Early College facility and a County library. The Board also voted to add a bond referendum for a sports complex on the 2020 ballot. Commissioner Smith joined the Chair in meeting with a peer from Wake County, Steven Hutchinson, to discuss connecting greenway trails with 9 other counties to create a regional greenway system. Among other updates,the Chair announced that due to court decision, voter identification requirements have been placed on hold. There will be a meeting of the 2020 Census Complete County Committee on Wednesday, February 5th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the McSwain Center, 2420 Tramway Road, Sanford, NC. The census goes online March 23`d and Census Day is April 1st. The 2020 Census Complete Count Committee is a subcommittee intended to assist in getting a good count of the population so the county is not undercounted and thus underrepresented. Julian Philpot, Chair of the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees stated that CCCC is one of the best community colleges in the state and nation and has the ability to continue to provide education to prepare the workforce to meet Lee County's needs. „Airk Bradley provided a closing speech. Chair Dalrymple adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. i:V---7,Q, es—' 4C:Cd\ ytadt -iy-/61•L ©i `;%!; 1 Amy M. Dalrymple, Chair •� i s"-' ' '.;'"y Lee County Board of Commissioners:; '��:� % NORTH CAROLINA, LEE COUNTY 1, ,� .`; . f Presented for registration on this b - nifer G. j.le, Clerk to the Board of March 20,9, ata.:os recorded in Book I Page, 35 3 Pamela G. Britt, Register of Deeds