Agenda Package - 3-19-12 Reg. Meeting

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GAO Commissioner Womack stated he did not wish to change anything that is currently being done in reference to praying before the beginning of a Commissioner's meeting. County Attorney Talbert was asked to check into a recent ruling from the ACLU where counties were being asked to pay $20,000 for a lawsuit. Mr. Womack also expressed disappointed that one Commissioner voted to have an item removed from the agenda where a Commissioner had been the one to place the item on the agenda to begin with. He also stated he would be advocating a 2 -cent reduction in taxes this year based on the Evergreen audit. He further stated he would also recommend changing the sales tax distribution this year. Commissioner Reives asked County Attorney Dale Talbert to study an8 the prayer matter. He also asked that staff get something out to citizens and businesses on s eve weather this year. Commissioner Parks moved to go into closed session to consider a persoatter /per N.C. General Statute 143- 318.11(a) (6). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: X Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal Nay: None Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was in closed session. Upon returning from closed session, with all members present, thelregular meeting resumed. Commissioner Reives moved to appr County Attorney W. Dale Talbert, a copy of made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Paschal, Nay: Parks and Womack The Chairman ruled,the motion had been With no other b6sit meeting. Upon a vote, the 'nent Agreement between Lee County and ed to these minutes and by this reference , and by a 5 to 2 vote. the Board, Commissioner Reives moved to adjourn the Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack 6:1 ATTEST: the motion had been adopted unanimously and the meeting adjourned at Linda A. Shook, Chairman Lee County Board of Commissioners Gaynell M. Lee, Clerk 5 Aye: Hayes,