Minutes - June 3, 2013 Reg. Meeting

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BK - 00025 PG 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 Resolution for Lee County to Join America's Counties for Energy Independence (ACEI). Commissioner Womack presented the Resolution and asked the Board to consider joining this 501(C)3 organization that has been formed to help member counties efficiently maximize and sustain energy resources; advance unconventional and conventional energy development in the United States; support balanced and responsible state -level energy regulation; promote health and safety; promote member counties' social and economic growth; educate stakeholders; and collaborate to share best practices. Commissioner Womack stated he has been asked to serve on the national board of directors as a representative of an emerging energy - producing county. Annual fees to join are $500 per year. Commissioner Womack moved to approve a Resolution for Lee County to join the America's Counties for Energy Independence (ACEI), a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Frazier stated he would like to study the Resolution further and defer action until the next meeting. Upon a vote of Commissioner Womack's motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: Frazier The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. Commissioner Knecht joined the meeting at 5:10 p.m. — during the discussion and vote of the above item. The Board considered the request for a fireworks permit that had been added to the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Chairman Parks stated the permit was requested by Mr. Joel Ammons for a special fireworks event to be held at his home on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the request as presented. County Attorney Neil Yarborough referenced the three (3) different names on paper work provided. The insurance policy is in a different name than the person asking to provide the fireworks. Mr. Yarborough suggested that in the future, the Board ask for proof of insurance showing that Mr. Ammons is covered. Commissioner Womack amended the motion to approve the fireworks permit contingent upon Mr. Ammons bringing in proof of adequate insurance, and proof of adequate licensure information by 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote of the amended motion, 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. The Board discussed a policy for county -owned facilities that had been added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Reives stated that any department that allows the use of county -owned property on weekends or off -hours should provide information as to how to reach staff after hours. Citizens using county -owned facilities should be given a name and contact number should a problem arise. It was decided that the County Manager would discuss this matter with department heads at their next regular monthly meeting. No action was taken. 4