Minutes - Jan. 23, 2012 Regular Meeting

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DU that piece out of the bid documents so it can be bid separately. This will allow the project to go forward without certain permits that will be required with the larger project. It will still take 90 — 120 days to complete the electrical installation at the Jail. 4. The SBTDC is doing preliminary work on the development of a Strategic Plan for Economic Growth for the County. The work is taking longer than originally estimated. The workshop has been pushed back to the end of February or early March at this time. The goal of the process is to develop a plan that will guide the County in the coming years that will enable us to help retain and grow wealth in the County. 5. Confirmation has been received from the School of Government that they will be holding a "Bottom Line" budget simulation exercise at the Lee County Government Center on March 8th from 8:30 a.m. until noon. A list of 25 participates has been put together to take part in the exercise. On the afternoon of March 8th, discussion on goal setting for the 2012 -13 budget will be held. Mr. Crumpton stated the NACo Legislative Conference, scheduled for early March in Washington, DC, would be offering a session on "fracking ". Commissioners were asked to let him know if they were interested in attending. Commissioner Womack stated he was working on a trip to upstate Pennsylvania in early -mid March to meet and talk with town residents and elected officials about their fracking experiences. Commissioner Parks moved to go into closed session to discuss (1) matters relating to the location or expansion of a business in the area per N.C. General Statute 143- 318.11(a) (4), and (2) to consult with the County Attorney in order to preserve the attorney - client privilege between the attorney and the public body per N.C. General Statute 143- 318.11(a) (3). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was in closed session. After completing business in closed session, the meeting resumed, with all members present. With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Parks moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. i a A. Shook, Chairman L e County Board of Commissioners 13