Minutes - Sept. 17, 2012 Regular Meeting

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BK:00025 PG:0085 Commissioners Shook and Parks along with Mr. Andrews to the above referenced boards. 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. The Board considered a Rural Center Agreement with Atlantic Hydraulics. County Manager John Crumpton stated that Atlantic Hydraulics is relocating their company to the Lee County Industrial Park and purchasing the building located at 5225 Womack Road. With the purchase they need to restore and reuse the facility for their manufacturing process. Commissioners, at their July meeting, approved a letter to the North Carolina Rural Center endorsing this project. On August 29, 2012 the County was notified that a grant had been awarded in the amount of $128,896.00 contingent upon the creation of 11 jobs and the receipt of information regarding the percentage of medical benefits paid by the employer. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to approve the Performance Agreement between Lee County and Atlantic Hydraulics for a Rural Center Grant, contingent upon receiving a detailed written work plan and obligation from Atlantic Hydraulics that they will reimburse EDC the 5% match. A copy of the agreement 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, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an offer to purchase the old Jonesboro Library property located at 309 Main Street. County Manager John Crumpton stated that an offer had been received to purchase the Jonesboro Library property for $50,000.00. The offer comes from a local real estate agent, but at this time the actual buyer wishes to remain anonymous. The property is appraised for tax value at $149,100 from the 2007 valuation. The $50,000 offer is well below the market value. Mr. Crumpton stated the offer of $50,000 is for the property only; all selling expenses including commission are to be deducted from the sales price. Mr. Crumpton recommended that the county decline the offer due to it being 33% of the appraised value. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to accept the County Manager's recommendation to decline the offer and authorize the County Manager to negotiate for the property. Commissioner Womack stated he would like to see a real estate action plan put in place (a list of all county owned property) and possibly hold an auction with the City of Sanford, Town of Broadway and Board of Education to dispose of surplus property owned. Upon a vote of Mr. Reives motion, 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. Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for the month ending August 31, 2012. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton presented the County Manager's Monthly Report, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. No action was taken.