Minutes - Feb. 4, 2013 Regular Meeting

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BK - 00025 PG:0330 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time, Commissioner Frazier introduced an exchange student from China that was visiting in Lee County for a week. Pursuant to N. C. General Statute 153A -52.1, Chairman Parks opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: 1. Richard Hayes, 2004 Vantage Pointe, Sanford (opposition to Resolution for second amendment), 2. Ann McCracken, 520 Maplewood Drive, Sanford (opposition to Resolution for second amendment), 3. Ed Underwood, 3309 Westcott Circle, Sanford (opposition to Board purchasing Apple Ipad's for a paperless agenda — should consider alternative devices), and 4. Gladys McAuley, 2100 Eveton Lane, Sanford (opposition to Resolution for second amendment). At this time, Community Development Director Bob Bridwell gave the Board an update on the April 2011 tornado reconstruction. It was stated that there are 2 remaining structures damaged from the storm that need to be demolished. One structure is inside the City of Sanford and the second is located at 2008 Rice Road which is outside the City limits. The property owner, who lives out of County, has notified Community Development that he does not have the funds to demolish the structure but will be glad to work with the County on a repayment schedule so he can retain ownership of the property. Mr. Bridwell stated he had received bids from 4 vendors for demolition services. His recommendation to the Board was for the Commissioners to appropriate $2,375 to demolish the structure (2008 Rice Road) and recoup the repayment by an agreement with the property owner. After discussion, Commissioner Dalrymple moved to allow Mr. Bridwell and County Attorney Neil Yarborough to work with the owner to demolish the structure located at 2008 Rice Road, work out a loan payment plan with the property owner, and appropriate $2,375 from Fund Balance to pay for demolition services. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Smith, and Womack Nay: None Absent: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the purchase of a new cargo van for the General Services Department. General Services Director Russell Spivey asked the Board's approval to purchase a new 2013 Ford E250 extended length cargo van from State Contract. If approved, the van will replace a 1995 model and be purchased from Capital Ford in Raleigh in the amount of $23,570.00. Funds in the amount of $24,000.00 were approved in the FY 2012 -13 budget for this purchase. Commissioner Womack moved to approve the purchase of a new 2013 Ford E250 cargo van for the General Services Department as stated above. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Smith, and Womack Nay: None Nay: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 2