12-15-2020 Meeting Minutes BOC
December 15, 2020
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECEMBER 15, 2020
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Gordon Powell Heidi York, County Manager
Kyle W. Puryear Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board
C. Derrick Sims
Charlie Palmer
Patricia Gentry
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in recessed
session on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 9:00am in the Person County Office Building
Auditorium.
Chairman Powell called the recessed meeting to order.
ADOPTION OF 2021 SCHEDULE OF VALUES/PRESENT-USE VALUE SECTION:
Tax Administrator, Russell Jones presented the Schedule of Values/Present-Use Value
Section to the Board for adoption. At the Board’s December 7, 2020 meeting, the Board voted to
table action to this date to allow time for the new commissioners have further discussions with Mr.
Jones related to the Schedule of Values and the process getting to the recommended values. Mr.
Jones stated he met with Commissioners Gentry and Palmer, and on another occasion with
Commissioner Sims to answer questions; he appreciated the opportunity to answer their questions.
Commissioners Gentry and Sims extended their appreciation to staff for answering
questions to better understand the process; they now have a better working knowledge to answer
citizen questions. Commissioner Gentry stated confidence in staff to address and adjust tax bills
where warranted.
Chairman Powell commended the new commissioners for meeting with the Tax Office
staff to have a better understanding of the reevaluation process.
Mr. Jones reminded the Board that two separate motions were requested.
CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT THE 2021 SCHEDULE OF VALUES, EXCLUDING THE
PRESENT-USE VALUE SECTION (PAGES 26-27):
A motion was made by Commissioner Gentry and carried 5-0 to adopt the 2021 Schedule
of Values excluding the Present-Use Value Section (pages 26-27), as presented.
CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT THE 2021 SCHEDULE OF VALUES, PRESENT-USE
VALUE SECTION (PAGES 26-27):
A motion was made by Commissioner Sims and carried 5-0 to adopt the 2021 Schedule
of Values, Present-Use Value Section (pages 26-27).
Chairman Powell announced a brief recess at 9:05am and reconvened the meeting at
9:45am.
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EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS RECOGNITION:
County Manager, Heidi York stated in true 2020 style, the employees service awards are
being held virtually. Ms. York said she appreciated the workforce more than ever as staff adapt
and continue to move forward providing services to others, making sacrifices and making a
difference. Ms. York noted the employees being recognized have achieved a tenure of service in
five-year milestones.
Chairman Powell stated it was a privilege to have the personal opportunity to extend his
appreciation to staff dedicated to serving citizens over the last year.
Vice Chairman Puryear congratulated employees on their years of service noting they are
the backbone of county government.
Commissioner Gentry echoed the sentiments of Vice Chairman Puryear as she has come
to realize Person County has a great team; she thanked the employees for their service.
Commissioner Sims thanked employees for their service, and making sacrifices during this
difficult year.
Commissioner Palmer thanked everyone for his or her hard work and years of service.
Human Resources Director, Lisa Alston stated as COVID-19 prevented county employees
from being recognized in its usual manner, the recognition was nonetheless sincere. Ms. Alston
recognized the following employees for service awards:
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Ms. Alston concluded by saying all service award recipients would receive his or her
service award certificate later today along with a meal voucher. Ms. Alston thanked the Board for
its support.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Gentry and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at
10:01am.
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Brenda B. Reaves Gordon Powell
Clerk to the Board Chairman