Minutes - June 18, 2012 Regular Meeting

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BK:00024 PG:0984 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Pursuant to N.C. General Statute 153A -52.1, Chairman Shook opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: • Mr. Kirk Smith, 3108 Avents Ferry Road, Sanford (funding for a tourism bureau) At this time the Board held a public hearing to consider the creation of fire service districts. Donald Andrews, Chairman of the Lee County Fire Advisory Board stated that on May 14, 2012, the Lee County Fire Advisory Board made a presentation to Commissioners during a budget work session in reference to creating fire service districts in the County. The change to service districts would allow the primary responding fire department to be changed which would allow residents and businesses that are currently in an unrated district to be moved into a rated fire district. The changes could potentially reduce the cost of fire insurance for the affected areas. Chairman Shook opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. Emergency Services Director Shane Seagroves spoke in favor of the service districts. No one present spoke in opposition to the service districts. Chairman Shook closed the public hearing. The Board considered a Resolution for an Economic Infrastructure Grants Program. County Manager John Crumpton asked the Board to approve a resolution for the Economic Infrastructure Grants Program offered by the Rural Center for assistance on the Caterpillar /Lee County Industrial Park road improvements project. The resolution in question is part of the requirements to receive the funding. Mr. Crumpton stated a $29,000 match is required from the County, with $9,320 coming from other capital projects and $19,679 being transferred from unspent incentive funds in the General Fund. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the resolution as presented, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. The Board considered the FY 2012 -13 Fire District Budget Ordinance. After discussion, Commissioner Hayes moved to approve the Fire District Budget Ordinance for FY 2012 -13 as presented, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: Oldham The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. Commissioner Oldham stated he voted against the Budget Ordinance because it would cause a tax increase for some citizens. 2