Minutes - March 18, 2013 Regular Meeting

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V RK :00095 P(,- n4! g various Commissioners for changes to the Resolution and Commissioner Reives suggested the Resolution be shared with the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, City of Sanford, Town of Broadway, and businesses for input before adoption. Some Commissioners felt the Resolution was a tough policy and needed more review. No action was taken. At this time, Chairman Parks called for a 10- minute break. After returning from break, with all members present, the meeting resumed. Commissioner Smith passed out applications for a youth program for fourteen Lee County students he has been working on with Cooperative Extension. The two -week program would pair the students with a Commissioner and include lessons on local government and civic engagement. Commissioner Smith asked each Commissioner to solicit 2 potential students from their district to serve in the program that will run from July 8 th — July 19th. No action was taken. The Board discussed a Facility Use Policy for the County. County Manager John Crumpton stated he did not want to prohibit individuals from using the County's facilities and grounds but would like guidance on establishing a Facility Use Policy. County Attorney Neil Yarborough stated Mecklenburg County had recently adopted such a policy and he would get a copy of that policy and draft one to fit Lee County. No action was taken. The Board considered a Proclamation for the 2013 DOT spring Litter Sweep that had been pulled from the Consent Agenda earlier in the meeting. Commissioner Smith commended the Proclamation and project. He stated we need to keep our areas (highways) clean. He referenced roads in his area that are routinely cleaned up only to see more trash on them a few days after cleanup. He asked citizens to report individuals they see littering. After discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Proclamation for the 2013 spring Litter Sweep, 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: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton presented his Monthly Report for the month of March 2013, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Smith moved to go into closed session to consult with the county attorney to protect the attorney - client privilege per NC General Statute 143- 318.11(a) (3), specifically to discuss with counsel the Sandhills Amusement lawsuit against the Lee County Sheriff and Sanford Police Chief. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None 0