Minutes - April 1, 2013 Regular Meeting

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RK.00OH The Board considered a Draft for Economic Incentives Guidelines. This item was discussed at the March 18 meeting but no action was taken until more information could be provided. County Manager John Crumpton stated the Board had expressed interest in updating its Economic Incentives Guidelines that involved existing industry incentives and by making the guidelines more flexible to Commissioners. Mr. Crumpton provided the Board with a copy of the Guideline from the last meeting, the original Guideline draft and comments from Tyler Mulligan from the School of Government. Comments from interim EDC Director Crystal Morphis and the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce were also presented and discussed. Commissioner Womack and Commissioner Reives presented their revised Resolutions for the Board to review and consider. Commissioner Dalrymple stated she would like to see a couple of the Commissioners meet with leaders from the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation to discuss the policy before a vote is taken by the Commissioners. Brad Simpson, Chairman of the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors addressed the Board and stated he would like Lee County to be as competitive as possible. He suggested the Board look at policies from other counties to see if our policy goes along with theirs. After much discussion, no action was taken and it was agreed that the matter would be discussed again at the April 15 meeting for a possible vote. The Board considered a renewal lease agreement for the gymnastics facility located at Moore Business Park. Parks & Recreation Director John Payne stated the Board of Commissioners had approved a 5 -year lease agreement in February 2008 which has expired. A renewal 3 -year lease agreement was presented at an annual cost of $36,000 per year to be paid in quarterly installments. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to approve the 3 -year Lease Agreement between Lee County and Dean Real Estate, Inc. for the gymnastics facility located at Moore Business Park, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Womack also included as part of his motion that Mr. Payne try to negotiate an additional 3 -year lease at the same annual rate. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None Absent: Knecht The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered Budget Amendment #04/01/13/13. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Budget Amendment which appropriates $999 in additional funding from the State for the Energy Neighbor Program offered through the Department of Social Services. This program assists clients with their heating and cooling needs. After discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to approve Budget Amendment # 04/01/13/13 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: Dalrymple, Frazier, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None Absent: Knecht The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request from the Lee County Health Department to receive additional funding for the Healthy Communities program. Health Director Terrell Jones stated that his office had been notified that $12,479 in additional federal funding for the Healthy Communities (Health Promotion) had been awarded by the State. Funding will be used to support creation of or enhancing access to 3