Minutes - Sept. 17, 2012 Regular Meeting

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BK:00025 PG:0083 LEE COUNTY aODUM G30 Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow REGULAR MEETING OF THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 106 HILLCREST DRIVE SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 27330 SEPTEMBER 17, 2012 The regular meeting of the Lee County Board of Commissioners for the County of Lee, State of North Carolina, convened at 4 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room, Lee County Government Center, 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford, North Carolina, on said date. Commissioners present were Richard B. Hayes, Larry "Doc" Oldham, Charles T. Parks, Nathan E. Paschal, Robert T. Reives, Linda A. Shook, and James K. Womack. Chairman Shook called the meeting to order and the following business was transacted. Commissioner Womack delivered the invocation. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Mr. Neil Emory from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners was present and presented Commissioner Nathan E. Paschal with a certificate for his 20 years of service as a Lee County Commissioners. The Board recognized 4 -H member Keven Ramirez and Gabrielle Holmes from the Boys and Girls Club to share their recent experience from the 2012 Youth Summit held at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) conference in Raleigh. Mr. Ramirez and Ms. Holmes shared items of interest and things learned during the conference and how they will apply this knowledge in their schools and communities. The Youth Summit is NCACC's initiative to increase youth involvement in county government and aims to overcome the mindset that many youth are disengaged and lack trust in government. Over 110 youth and adults from over 65 counties in North Carolina attended the event. The Board considered additions /changes to the agenda. County Manager John Crumpton added a closed session to consult with the County Attorney to protect the attorney - client privilege. With no other changes made, Commissioner Hayes moved to approve the agenda as amended. 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.