Minutes - Jan. 9, 2012 Regular Meeting

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3� 11 action was the Marketing and Promoting of Sanford and Lee County. As stated, there are many organizations that need to market and promote themselves in the community but have not been able to do so due to a lack of funding and collaboration. The Chamber has been discussing how to take the lead and develop a Visitor Promotion and Marketing effort that would be a joint effort between the public and private sectors. It was proposed that initial funding for the program come from private industry sources including Lee County 2nd Century, grant funding from private, state and federal sources, the City of Sanford ($35,000), the County of Lee ($35,000), and the Town of Broadway ($3,500). Written and /or oral reports would be provided quarterly, or as requested, to all contributing governmental unites. Governmental units, through their managers, would assist the Chamber in developing appropriate performance measures. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would be responsible for the operations with the Chamber Executive supervising the day -to -day operation, managing the budgets and preparing all reports. It was stated that the Chamber Board of Directors wished to have a joint meeting with the Commissioners in the near future to discuss more fully. After discussion, the Board agreed to take the proposal under consideration and add as a topic for a budget workshop. No action was taken. The Board considered and discussed the Lee County Hazard Mitigation Plan that had been pulled from the Consent Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Womack stated after reviewing the document that was on file in the Clerks office, he found several parts to be inadequate and he did not agree with some of the wording in the plan. His suggestion was to table the matter until all Commissioners could review and make suggestions. Emergency Services Director Shane Seagroves stated that FEMA and the State have already approved the plan. After further discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the Resolution and Lee County Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented and allow Commissioners to make changes and recommendations after reviewing the document. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: Oldham, Parks, and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 4 to 3 vote. The Clerk was asked to provide copies of the entire plan to all Commissioners for review and suggestions. Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for the month ending November 2011. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton recognized Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson and the Lee County Tax Office for recently winning the Joseph E. Hunt Distinguished Jurisdiction Award through the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers. The award recognizes three jurisdictions annually; a small, medium and large jurisdiction and is presented to each jurisdiction in recognition of outstanding achievement in tax administration and public service. Lee County won the award for the second year in a row for the small jurisdiction. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton stated he had recently heard a session on "Fracking" at the last Lee County Economic Development meeting. He stated he feels it will take a lot of study for the Board to take a stand on the issue. Commissioner Womack suggested the matter be discussed during a budget work session. Mr. Crumpton stated this was a big legislative issue this year and the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) would like to discuss. There are 13 counties in the current basin that will be affected to possible drilling. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for the County Manager to appoint a committee to discuss and work with the other 12 counties to get more information on the issue and get an update from Lee County's legislative delegates on the matter. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 5