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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS January 6, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Jason Thomas Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Sherry Wilborn T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney
Antoinetta Royster
Tracy Ellixson
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
Regular session on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.in the Commissioners’ Boardroom 215
in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC.
Chairman Puryear called the meeting to order. Vice-Chairman Thomas offered an
invocation and Commissioner Ellixson led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to approve the agenda with
the addition of Closed Session #3 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(1) to prevent the disclosure
of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this state or of the United
States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the General Statutes.
PUBLIC HEARING:
ADDITION OF MELANIE DRIVE, WHITNEY CIRCLE, AND DRAGSTRIP DRIVE,
THREE PRIVATE ROADWAYS, TO BE ADDED TO THE DATABASE FOR E-911
DISPATCHING
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for Addition of Melanie Drive, Whitney Circle, and Dragstrip Drive,
three private roadways, to be added to the database for E-911 dispatching.
GIS Director Sallie Vaughan presented the following:
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There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the public hearing for Addition of Melanie Drive, Whitney Circle, and Dragstrip
Drive, three private roadways, to be added to the database for E-911 dispatching.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing for Addition of Melanie Drive, Whitney Circle, and Dragstrip Drive, three private
roadways, to be added to the database for E-911 dispatching.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY THE ADDITION OF MELANIE DRIVE,
WHITNEY CIRCLE, AND DRAGSTRIP DRIVE, THREE PRIVATE ROADWAYS, TO
BE ADDED TO THE DATABASE FOR E-911 DISPATCHING
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve the Addition
of Melanie Drive, Whitney Circle, and Dragstrip Drive, three private roadways, to be added to
the database for E-911 dispatching.
PUBLIC HEARING:
SUB-01-24—A REQUEST BY THE APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER, 3
BROTHERS BUILDING, LLC, FOR THE YOUNGS MEADOW FINAL PLAT MAJOR
SUBDIVISION CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL ON A ±107.16-ACRE LOT (TAX MAP
NO. A40 57), LOCATED AT 623 YOUNGS CHAPEL CHURCH RD., PER SECTION 30
OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF PERSON COUNTY
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for SUB-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property
Owner, 3 Brothers Building, LLC, for the Youngs Meadow Final Plat Major Subdivision
Concept Plan approval on a ±107.16-acre lot (Tax Map No. A40 57), located at 623
Youngs Chapel Church Rd., per Section 30 of the Subdivision Regulations of Person County.
County Manager Katherine Cathey presented the following:
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There were no questions by the Board for County Manager Cathey or for the applicant
and property owner, 3 Brothers Building, LLC.
There were no individuals appearing before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the public hearing for SUB-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property
Owner, 3 Brothers Building, LLC, for the Youngs Meadow Final Plat Major Subdivision
Concept Plan approval on a ±107.16-acre lot (Tax Map No. A40 57), located at 623
Youngs Chapel Church Rd., per Section 30 of the Subdivision Regulations of Person County.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing for SUB-01-24 – A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, 3 Brothers Building,
LLC, for the Youngs Meadow Final Plat Major Subdivision Concept Plan approval on a
±107.16-acre lot (Tax Map No. A40 57), located at 623 Youngs Chapel Church Rd., per Section
30 of the Subdivision Regulations of Person County.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY SUB-01-24—A REQUEST BY THE
APPLICANT AND PROPERTY OWNER, 3 BROTHERS BUILDING, LLC, FOR THE
YOUNGS MEADOW FINAL PLAT MAJOR SUBDIVISION CONCEPT PLAN
APPROVAL ON A ±107.16-ACRE LOT (TAX MAP NO. A40 57), LOCATED AT 623
YOUNGS CHAPEL CHURCH RD., PER SECTION 30 OF THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS OF PERSON COUNTY
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A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve SUB-01-24 –
A request by the Applicant and Property Owner, 3 Brothers Building, LLC, for the Youngs
Meadow Final Plat Major Subdivision Concept Plan approval on a ±107.16-acre lot (Tax Map
No. A40 57), located at 623 Youngs Chapel Church Rd., per Section 30 of the Subdivision
Regulations of Person County.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to make informal comments.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to approve the Consent
Agenda with the following items:
A. December 2,2024 Minutes
B. Roxboro Rotary Centennial Park: Electric Service Right-Of-Way and Installation
Agreement
C. Person County Schools’ Request for Lottery Project Application Approvals from the
Public-School Building Repair & Renovation Fund
D. Courthouse Sign Update
E. 2025 Commissioner Committee Assignments
NEW BUSINESS:
FIRE AND RESCUE TAX FUNDING REQUEST
County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that the County received a request from
Timberlake Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for Fire and Rescue District Tax Funding to
purchase twelve new portable radios in the amount of $81,062. She stated that in addition, the
County received a request from the Person County Rescue Squad in the amount of $90K for the
use of tax funds for filling SCBA and SCUBA bottles. She stated at its December 5, 2024, meeting,
the Person County Chief’s Association voted to give Timberlake and Rescue $66K each for their
part of the money that would have been allocated for them had they agreed to the need for the
Stryker EMS equipment. She stated that the motion passed with no opposition. She stated that this
is a one-time request for funding in the current fiscal year. She stated that the Chief’s Association
requests an allocation from the Fire and Rescue Tax District Fund totaling $132K in FY25, which would
be $66K for Timberlake VFRD and $66K for the Rescue Squad. She stated that $106,290 is
available in the unallocated line item that was budgeted this fiscal year within the Fire and Rescue
Tax District Fund. She stated that the remaining $25,710 would need to be funded through a Fund
Balance allocation. She stated that the current fund balance in the Fire and Rescue Tax District
Fund is approximately $965K.
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Commissioner Wilborn stated that when she was reviewing this it made her curious of what
these two departments would do since they were not getting the full amount they were asking for.
She stated that she spoke to Jason Fletcher today and he indicated that he could make it work for
the radios. She stated that she would like to hear from a representative from the Rescue Squad.
Chief of the Person County Rescue Squad Aron Lappin stated that the reason he asked for
the $90K, is because it is for everybody in the County. He stated that he could supplement that
with some of Rescue Squad’s budget.
Commissioner Ellixson asked if there were other brands of radios that Timberlake could
purchase at a cheaper price.
Timberlake Fire Chief Jason Fletcher stated that they always use Motorola brand radios
and have always had good luck with them. He stated that there are different radios out on the
market. He stated that even with eventually replacing the twelve radios, they will still have a lot
of Motorola radios left over that are going to be usable. He stated that Timberlake’s thought on
that is that they can do a lot of programming in-house to save money as far as with Motorola since
they have some of the software to do that. He stated, for example, that if they had Motorola radios
and Kenwood radios, that is two different batteries that they are having to buy, different power
bank chargers, and it is a nightmare to try to keep them separated. Ellixson asked Fletcher is it
possible to upgrade the existing radios that they have.
Fletcher stated that the twelve that they are replacing are older radios and effective July 1,
2025, they will no longer be compatible. He stated that they put a radio in every seated position
in their apparatus. He stated that the radios are their lifeline when they run structure fires. He stated
that members of the department grab a radio when they go inside a burning building, which is their
way of communicating. Ellixson asked if other departments would be making similar requests in
the future to upgrade their radios. Fletcher stated that at the last Fire Chief’s Association meeting,
there was some discussion, and no department said that they needed “x” amount.
Cathey stated that Timberlake has their reasons for sticking with Motorola, but since
Kenwood was mentioned, she advised that she recently approved a PO for Emergency Services as
they have moved to the Kenwood radios. She stated that the price point is much less. She stated as
far as the portable radios that the County’s Emergency Services Department is purchasing for their
use, the cost is closer to $2K per radio for the Kenwood model. She stated that this model would
integrate with the VIPER network and has met their needs thus far.
Commissioner Wilborn asked if there are different ratings. Cathey advised that she knows
both are compatible and that she does not know the differences between the models to respond to
that question.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-1 to fund the request for
Timberlake Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and the Person County Rescue Squad with
unallocated Fire and Rescue Tax District Funds in the amount of $106,290 and a fund balance
allocation of $25,710. Commissioner Ellixson voted in opposition.
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PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT STAFFING/OPERATIONAL UPDATE
County Manager Katherine Cathey provided an update on the status of the Planning and
Zoning Department and the recruitment to fill the vacancy of Planning Director. She stated that
the Planning Director position has been vacant since October 4, 2024, due to the resignation of the
former Planning Director. She stated that the County has gone through two rounds of recruitment
for a Planning Director. She stated that the position was offered each time to the top candidate,
and in both cases the County was not able to finalize the offer for hire, due to salary and the benefits
package. She stated that the County has re-opened advertisement for the Planning Director
position. She stated that it was reposted on January 2, 2025, with a closing date of January 20,
2025. She stated that Ken Krulik, retired Planning Director from Warren County, and a contractor
through the Kerr-Tar Council of Governments, has been assisting Person County Planning and
Zoning staff sporadically. She stated that Krulik has mainly supported staff through the Youngs
Meadow Subdivision process and has also been working with staff on Duke Energy’s application
for a Conditional District Re-Zoning, which will go before the Planning Board for consideration
on January 9, 2025. She stated that Krulik has been very helpful. She stated that the Planning
Department staff consists of Michie Brandon, Planning Technician, who provides direct customer
service at the front desk. She advised that Brandon has been with the department not quite 18
months. She stated that Nicole Talley, Planner, joined the department at the beginning of October
2024. She stated that Brandon and Talley have both kept the day-to-day operations moving forward
through sickness and through the holidays. She stated that staff acknowledges that there are some
applications where the approval is taking longer than it has in the past when the department was
fully staffed. She stated that this is understandable yet may not be acceptable. She stated that staff
has tried many different avenues to get through the backlog of applications. She stated that Krulik
has agreed to assist with the Planning Department by working 20 hours weekly and plans to be on
site two days a week with the Planning Department. She stated that she has spoken with State Code
Enforcement, which is the company that the County contracts with for a Zoning Code Enforcement
Officer. She stated that they provided a couple of different options for support. She stated that one
option was that a retired Planning Director that they have on staff could review some things
remotely and provide feedback to staff. She stated that another resource that they have could come
and assist on site with the permitting process. She stated in speaking with Brandon and Talley on
Friday of last week, they feel that they are making good progress after returning from the holidays
by working through what is waiting to be reviewed. She stated that she reviewed Planning staff’s
Permit Tracking Log from October to present and provided the information to the Board. She
stated that Planning staff has been doing a considerable amount of work with only two employees
during this timeframe. She stated that she has heard from applicants who are frustrated and do not
feel like their application is moving through the process at the rate they expect or feel that staff is
not being responsive in a timely manner. She stated we can improve on this. She stated she has no
solution at this time other than emphasizing the need to prioritize responsiveness and customer
service. She stated that she recognizes the frustration and knows why it is there. She stated that
staff has been on the receiving end of the frustration as well and it has been very hard for them as
well.
Cathey stated that staff recognizes that it is a problem for some of the applicants and feels
the pressure to get things done but wants them done right by taking the appropriate amount of time
to ensure that is correct and that the final product meets the provisions in the ordinance. She stated
that she goes to visit Planning staff almost daily to check in with them. She stated that staff
definitely wants to ensure that they are providing the level of service that is expected.
Commissioner Wilborn stated that she received seven calls one week from applicants,
builders, and engineers. She stated that the common thread amongst those callers was that they
thought everything was under review, and since they had not heard from staff, decided to check
on the status, and found that it was lacking something from a staff perspective. She stated that one
call was in reference to a denial of a pre-app meeting, which is advantageous for both sides. She
stated that particular engineering firm also offered to do the meeting via Zoom. She stated that
being short-staffed, she hopes that it is being approached from a customer service-oriented
perspective. She asked about Inspections filling in when Planning staff is out. Cathey advised
that there have been instances were a sign has been placed in the window for customers
to see Inspections when Planning staff is out. She stated that the Permitting Technicians in
Inspections can assist those individuals that may walk in and assist them with basic questions
or payments. She stated that Inspections staff is not reviewing applications or issuing zoning
permits.
Commissioner Ellixson asked if there was someone in-house that can fill the
role temporarily other than Cathey. Cathey advised that she is not as effective as she would like
to be because she does not have a Planning background. She stated there is no one on staff
who has worked in a Planning Department and has that knowledge that she is aware of.
Chairman Puryear thanked Cathey for the update and advised her to keep the
Board informed.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon presented to the Board interested citizen
applications for consideration for appointment to boards and committees and requested the
Board to nominate for appointment as deemed appropriate.
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Agricultural Advisory Board
Position Positions
Available
Term
(Years)
Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Position 2 4 Jessica Aguilar
Elyn Clayton
Steven McFarland
Yes
No
No
12/31/24
n/a
n/a
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to reappoint Jessica
Aguilar for a 4- year term, and to appoint Elyn Clayton for a 4- year term to the Agricultural
Advisory Board.
Airport Commission
Position Positions
Available
Term (Years) Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Position 1 3 Henry Newell
Yes
12/31/24
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to reappoint Henry
Newell to the Airport Commission for a 3-year term.
Environmental Issues Advisory Committee
Position Positions
Available
Term
(Years)
Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Bushy Fork
Township
1 3 Holly
Emerson
No n/a
Holloway
Township
1 3
Olive Hill
Township
1 3
Roxboro
Township
1 3
Woodsdale
Township
1 3
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to appoint Holly
Emerson to the Environmental Issues Advisory Committee for a 3-year term.
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Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Position Positions
Available
Term (Years) Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Citizen under
the age of 21
(one may be a
member of the
public
representing the
interests of
families of at-
risk juveniles)
2 1 (initial),
2
(reappointment
)
Jacob Hess No n/a
Juvenile
Defense
Attorney
1 1 (initial),
2
(reappointment
)
Person County
Court
Representative
1 Unexpired
Term to
12/31/25
Chelsie Tucker No n/a
Substance
Abuse
Professional
1 1 (initial),
2
(reappointment
)
County
Manager or
designee
1 1 (initial),
2
(reappointment
)
Brian Hart Yes 12/31/24
Citizens-At-
Large
1 1 (initial),
2
(reappointment
)
Jeanette Noel
Melissa Taylor-Thomas
Kelly Woody
No
No
No
n/a
n/a
n/a
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Jacob Hess to
the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a 1-year term representing a citizen under the age of
21.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to appoint Chelsie
Tucker to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fill an unexpired term through December 31,
2025, representing Person County Court.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to reappoint Brian Hart
to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a 2-year term as the County Manager designee.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to appoint Kelly Woody
to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a 1-year term representing as a citizen-at-large.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
Position Positions
Available
Term
(Years)
Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
State/Local Official 1
Law Enforcement 1
First Responder (Fire) 1 Kenneth Torain No n/a
Emergency Management 1 Michael
Bradsher
No n/a
Health 1 Joshua Holland No n/a
Broadcast/Communication
Media
1 Kim Strickland No n/a
Print Media 1
Emergency Medical
Services
1
Transportation 1
Local Environmental
Group
1
Community Group 1 Jason Torian No n/a
Other/At Large
Community Member
1 Donald Ahrens
Joshua Carver
Steven
McFarland
Gerald Wallace
No
No
No
No
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Roxboro-Person County
Rescue Squad
1
Person Memorial Hospital 1 Eric Kaplan No n/a
Person County Chief’s
Association
1 Roger Whitt No n/a
Economic Development 1
Facility Owners/Operators 2
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Kenneth
Torain to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as a First Responder/Fire representative.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Michael
Bradsher to the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing Emergency Management.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellixson and carried 5-0 to appoint Joshua
Holland to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as a Health representative.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to appoint Kim
Strickland to the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing Broadcast/Communication
Media.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Heather
Chandler to the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing Emergency Medical
Services.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to appoint Jason Torian
to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as a Community Group representative.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellixson and carried 5-0 to appoint Steven
McFarland to the Local Emergency Planning Committee as a Community Member at-large.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Eric Kaplan
to the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing Person Memorial Hospital.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellixson and carried 5-0 to appoint Roger Whitt
to the Local Emergency Planning Committee representing Person County Chief’s Association.
PATS Transportation Advisory Board
Position Positions
Available
Term
(Years)
Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Economic
Development/Chamber
of Commerce
Representative
1 3
Health Department
Representative
1 3 Kim Adcock No n/a
Private Industry
Representative
1 3 Cindy
Chandler
Yes 12/31/24
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Kim Adcock
to the PATS Transportation Advisory Board for a 3-year term representing the Health
Department.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to reappoint Cindy
Chandler to the PATS Transportation Advisory Board for a 3-year term as a Private Industry
representative.
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Planning Board
Position Positions
Available
Term
(Years)
Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Position 1 Unexpired
Term to
6/30/25
Joshua Carver
Mitchell Long
Julie Maybee
Frank Stoltmann
Scott Thomas
No
No
No
No
No
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas to appoint Mitchell Long to the Planning
Board. A second motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn to appoint Julie Maybee to the
Planning Board.
The motion made by Commissioner Wilborn to appoint Julie Maybee to the Planning
Board to fill an unexpired term to June 30, 2025 carried 4-1. Vice-Chairman Thomas voted in
opposition.
Tourism Development Board
Position Positions
Available
Term (Years) Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Position 2 1 (initial),
3
(reappointment)
Jeremy Buchanan
Herman Gentry (City
Appointment)
Sally Humphries
Yes
Yes
Yes
12/31/24
12/31/24
12/31/24
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn to reappoint Jeremy Buchanan and Sally
Humphries to the Tourism Development Board. A second motion was made by Chairman
Puryear to appoint Herman Gentry to the Tourism Development Board.
The motion made by Commissioner Wilborn to reappoint Jeremy Buchanan and Sally
Humphries to the Tourism Development Board for a 3-year term carried 4-1. Chairman Puryear
voted in opposition.
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Workforce Development Board
Position Positions
Available
Term (Years) Applicant Reappointment Current
Term
Ends
Business and
Industry
Representative
1 1 (initial),
2
(reappointment)
Joshua Carver
No
n/a
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to appoint Joshua Carver
to the Workforce Development Board for a 1-year term as a Business/Industry representative.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Puryear stated that he had the opportunity to attend a special presentation for
past Board of Commissioner Chairman Johnny Lunsford, who was also a lifelong educator and a
man that he personally admires. He stated that it was an honor to be a part of the presentation of
the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, which was awarded to Lunsford. He stated that he
wanted to remind the Board that their next meeting will be on the 21st which is a Tuesday
morning.
MANAGER’S REPORT
County Manager Katherine Cathey congratulated Commissioner Wilborn for being
appointed this morning as the District Director for NCACC District 8, and stated that Wilborn
will serve in that capacity for a two-year term. She stated that it was Person County’s turn in the
rotation, and that she appreciates Wilborn’s service. She expressed thanks to the three newly-
elected Commissioners for taking the time out of their schedule to meet with every Department
Director within Person County Government. She stated that it was a great experience, and she
enjoyed getting to know the Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
Vice-Chairman Thomas had no report.
Commissioner Wilborn expressed thanks to the County Manager and all County
Department Heads for taking the time out of their busy schedules to orient the newly-elected Board
members. She stated that all information received was informative and that she learned a lot.
Commissioner Royster stated that she enjoyed the orientation and appreciates all County
staff for what they do. She stated that she could see the passion in every department that she visited.
She stated that Monday, January 20, 2025, is Martin Luther King Holiday and that there will two
events in Person County that day. She stated that there will be a breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Golden
Corral. She stated that there is another event scheduled for noon, and she does not have that
information, and advised it probably is on social media.
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Commissioner Ellixson stated that he is appreciative of the orientation that he received by
all departments and that it was very informative.
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to enter into Closed
Sessions at 7:06 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION #1
A motion to enter into Closed Session #1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for the purpose to
consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege in matters related
to the lawsuit Person County v. Yarboro with the following individuals permitted to attend:
County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Manager Katherine Cathey and Clerk to the Board
Michele Solomon.
CLOSED SESSION #2
A motion to enter into Closed Session #2 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for the purpose to
consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege with the
following individuals permitted to attend: County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Manager
Katherine Cathey and Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon.
CLOSED SESSION #3
A motion to enter into Closed Session #3 per General Statute 143-318.11(1) (1) to prevent the
disclosure of information that is privileged or confidential pursuant to the law of this state or of
the United States, or not considered a public record within the meaning of Chapter 132 of the
General Statutes with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Attorney T.C.
Morphis, Jr., County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, and
Assistant County Manager/Consolidated Human Services Agency Director Brian Hart.
Chairman Puryear called the closed sessions to order at 7:08 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellixson and carried 5-0 to return to open session
at 7:38 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at
7:38 p.m.
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Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman