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August 20 2012 Minutes August 20, 2012 1 PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AUGUST 20, 2012 MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Jimmy B. Clayton Heidi York, County Manager Kyle W. Puryear C. Ronald Aycock, County Attorney B. Ray Jeffers Brenda B. Reaves, Clerk to the Board Samuel R. Kennington Frances P. Blalock The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in regular session on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 9:00 am in the Commissioners’ meeting room in the Person County Office Building. Chairman Clayton called the meeting to order, led invocation and asked Commissioner Kennington to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Clayton asked the Board to consider adding the following two items to the agenda: 1) Recognition of Sheriff Department Staff to follow the approval of the agenda, and 2) Item #4, add discussion of reorganization of the EDC Board A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear and carried 5-0 to add to the agenda Recognition of Sheriff Department Staff to follow the approval of the agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Commissioner Blalock and carried 5-0 to add discussion to item #4, Board and Committee Appointments, related to reorganization of the Economic Development Board and to approve the agenda as adjusted. RECOGNITION OF SHERIFF DEPARTMENT STAFF: Chairman Clayton and Board members recognized Sheriff Dewey Jones, Chief Deputy Al Rhew, Captain AJ (Joe) Weaver, Sergeant John Walker, Investigator Mark Massey, and Deputy Mickey Rodgers who were present at the meeting. Deputy Dustin Harris and Investigator Jamie Harris were not present but were included in the recognition. Chairman Clayton extended each a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation for outstanding assistance in a joint investigative effort. Sheriff Jones stated it was a privilege and an honor for him and his staff to be recognized noting they were happy to be a part of a high profile case that eradicated an individual that was considered armed and dangerous out of Person County. Commissioner Kennington asked for a moment of silence in memory of former Person County Commissioner, Stony Stonbraker. August 20, 2012 2 INFORMAL COMMENTS: The following individual appeared before the Board to make informal comments: Ms. Mikel (Blossom) Gardner of 1001 Gardner Road, Roxboro represented the Museum of History noting the dependence upon the Tourism Development Authority’s (TDA) 1% of occupancy tax receipts for its budget as well as the consideration and support of TDA for other grant funds for specific programs. Ms. Gardner described the upcoming Farm Day program scheduled for the second week of September. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to approve the minutes of August 6, 2012. NEW BUSINESS: 2011 CDBG SCATTERED SITE REHABILITATION PROGRAM: Julie Reid, Grants Administrator with the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments stated documents are required to be approved, executed and submitted to the Department of Commerce, Community Investment and Development to obtain a release of funds and to begin the project. Ms. Reid requested Board approval for authorization to execute said documents which included: A. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Funding/Grant Agreement and other required documents to allow the acceptance of a $400,000 grant for the 2011 Person County Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Program. B. Resolution identifying personnel given the authority to execute requisitions. C. Project Ordinance – specifying the budget for the grant. D. Contract for Administrative Service E. Use of Experienced Administrator form F. Performance Based Contract A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to approve and authorize execution of the required documents to allow the acceptance of a $400,000 grant for the 2011 Person County Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Program as presented. August 20, 2012 3 August 20, 2012 4 August 20, 2012 5 August 20, 2012 6 August 20, 2012 7 August 20, 2012 8 August 20, 2012 9 August 20, 2012 10 August 20, 2012 11 August 20, 2012 12 August 20, 2012 13 August 20, 2012 14 August 20, 2012 15 August 20, 2012 16 August 20, 2012 17 August 20, 2012 18 August 20, 2012 19 August 20, 2012 20 August 20, 2012 21 ANNUAL REPORT FROM PC TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Tourism Development Authority (TDA) Director, Margaret McMann presented the Board with the 2011-2012 Annual Report that included historical and statistical data, projects supported and outcomes, occupancy tax data and future directives. Ms. McMann stated the tourism impact on Person County increased 6.84% over 2010 totals noting the state and local tax revenues from travel to Person County amounted to $2.5 million representing a $63.07 tax savings to each resident. Ms. McMann noted the lakes (Hyco and Mayo) are the biggest draws for Person County highlighting a traffic count at Mayo being 63,000 with 52% being out of town guests as well as 3,132 people using the Mayo camp site during a seven month period. Ms. McMann announced a new venture with UNC-Greensboro’s Tourism Management class for Person County to have an intern to complete a comprehensive inventory of tourism and hospitality resources so to create a strategic tourism development plan and create drafts of promotional, informational materials. Ms. McMann told the Board hotel occupancy rates continue to be good due to the plant outages, new plant start ups, family reunions, and weddings. Ms. Mann invited the group to visit the TDA office located at 29 Reams Avenue. Commissioner Blalock asked about the Eat, Shop and Enjoy program. Ms. McMann noted TDA’s support of the program through promotion, further noting the program has not done as well due primarily to RDG not having a full time Main Street Director. Commissioner Jeffers asked Ms. McMann to confirm the occupancy totals for the last two years. Ms. McMann reported the 2011-12 occupancy tax was at $170,000 comparable to $155,000 the year before noting the tax rate increased from 5% to 6% in October, 2011 with that 1% increase actual revenues allocated to the Person County Museum. Commissioner Kennington inquired about the 210 jobs that were listed in the Annual Report. Ms. McMann stated the state considers the hospitality industry noting a percentage of jobs related to the hotels, restaurant workers, attractions, events, trucking companies, etc., are counted. Commissioner Kennington asked about the wine industry. Ms. McMann stated the Rock of Ages Winery is not listed on the Haw River Trail but on the Triangle Trail. Commissioner Kennington requested TDA’s assistance to help promote and persuade the Rock of Ages Winery to get on the Haw River Trail. Ms. McMann noted her willingness to meet with the owner to assist with the required qualifications to get on the Haw River Trail noting TDA’s advertising/promotion for the winery in the past. August 20, 2012 22 Commissioner Kennington asked Ms. McMann about working with the Hyco Lake Authority. Ms. McMann noted brochures have been printed as well as a grant awarded to update their website for online reservations which she understands is in process. Ms. McMann told the group that the Chamber is considering revamping the Personality event to a major concert venue plus other separate events. REORGANIZATION OF THE EDC BOARD AND BOARD/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Chairman Clayton stated the Economic Development Commission appointments have been on hold for awhile and presented the Board for discussion and consideration a Resolution Reconstructing the Membership of the Person County Economic Development Board. Commissioner Kennington stated his support for reconstructing the membership of the Economic Development Board designating specific positions versus personalities including all major stakeholders. A motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, to adopt the Resolution Reconstructing the Membership of the Person County Economic Development Board. Commission Jeffers stated his concerns related to taking action while there were board appointments on hold as well as consideration for minority representation. Vice Chairman Puryear asked Chairman Clayton if the current Economic Development Commission (EDC) Chairman had knowledge of the proposed resolution. Chairman Clayton stated the resolution before the board had not been brought to anyone’s attention other than the County Attorney. Chairman Clayton noted reorganization has been discussed for quite some time noting it has been suggested by the former EDC Chairman as well as recommended in the Strategic Plan. Chairman Clayton added that if the resolution passed favorably, he would be requesting the County Manager to set a meeting on Thursday (August 23, 2012) and to have regular monthly meetings. County Attorney, Ron Aycock clarified that the Board could amend the resolution before them to add a term limit to the member at-large appointed seat noting that was the only appointed position with all others being position-based. Commissioner Blalock noted the Economic Development Director was not listed and inquired as to that individual’s role with the proposed restructure of EDC. Mr. Aycock assumed that the Economic Development Director would be the principle staff to the EDC (non-voting capacity). August 20, 2012 23 An amended motion was made by Commissioner Kennington, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, to adopt the Resolution Reconstructing the Membership of the Person County Economic Development Board with #2, item b-9 of the resolution to reflect the member at-large to be elected by the Board of County Commissioners for a two-year term. A substitute motion was made by Vice Chairman Puryear to entertain the Resolution at the Board’s next meeting in September to allow the EDC members to be present to thank personally for their contributions to the community and to give them time to know this is a proposal being considered by the Board of Commissioners and to not to do this without notification. Vice Chairman Puryear stated his support of the idea to restructure as proposed by the former Chairman of EDC but opposed dissolution of the EDC without prior notification. Chairman Clayton stated the substitute motion died for lack of a second. The amended motion carried 4-1 with Vice Chairman Puryear casting the lone dissenting vote. A motion was made by Chairman Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to appoint Kenneth Perry as the at-large individual to the Economic Development Board. August 20, 2012 24 August 20, 2012 25 August 20, 2012 26 Clerk to the Board, Brenda Reaves presented the Board with citizen applications for consideration for appointment in response to Person County’s ad soliciting volunteers published in the Courier Times on July18, 2012 with a deadline to submit application by noon on August 14, 2012. Ms. Reaves noted the highlighted boards denote a competitive board and are eligible for the informal interview process requesting direction be given to the Clerk to organize and inform the applicants of the informal interviews or consider waiving the process and Board nominate the applicants for appointment. - Board of Adjustment Unexpired Term to June 30, 2013: 1 position available due to resignation 1) Herb Harris served on the Board Adjustment as a voting member July 1, 1996 to June 30, 2008 at which time he was appointed to serve and is still the current non-voting alternate for an unspecified term. Mr. Harris requested Board consideration to fill the unexpired term due to the recent resignation. 2) William Gold Brooks requested appointment A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Chairman Clayton, and carried 5-0 to appoint Herb Harris to fill the unexpired term to June 30, 2013 as well as appoint William Gold Brooks to fill the alternate position on the Board of Adjustment. - Tourism Development Board Unexpired Term to December 31, 2012: 1 position available due to resignation Options: 1) Accommodate Ms. McMann’s requested to appoint Ms. Ellen Baer as outlined in the attached correspondence to complete term to 12/31/12 2) Advertise, solicit applications, hold informal interviews, if desired to fill the unexpired vacancy to 12/31/12 3) Consider the short term appointment candidate(s) as well as for the new 3 year appointment that will be due at end of year will you choose to advertise the vacancy 4) Consider the impact of not filling the vacancy at this time and wait to appoint when the 12/31/12 term expirations are advertised, etc. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to appoint Ms. Ellen Baer to fill the unexpired term to December 31, 2012 on the Tourism Development Board. - Planning Board 3-Year Term: 2 positions available 1) Michael Brandon requested appointment August 20, 2012 27 A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Blalock, and carried 5-0 to appoint Michael Brandon to the Planning Board for a 3-year term. There were no applications received for the vacant positions advertised for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Person Area Transportation System Board, Roxboro/Person County Human Relations Commission, and Work Force Development Board. These board and committee vacancies will be re-advertised at a later date. DSS ATTORNEY CONTRACTS: Interim Director for the Department of Social Services (DSS), Carlton Paylor, requested approval for the DSS Attorney Contracts for legal services to be paid at an hourly rate to the agency’s primary attorney, Tom Fitzgerald, and secondary attorneys, Walter Cates, Julie Ramsey and Joe Weinberger noting there are separate contracts for Child Support services so there are two contracts per attorney. Mr. Paylor told the Board the attorneys represent DSS for child protective services, foster care, child support, adult protective services and guardianship cases for adults. Mr. Paylor noted that due to the increasing amount of cases the total hours was increased from 500 to 600 for this fiscal year. Mr. Paylor confirmed the hourly rate also increased from $125 to $135 per hour. A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear, and carried 5-0 to approve the Department of Social Services Contracts for legal services to be paid at an hourly rate to the agency’s primary attorney, Tom Fitzgerald, and secondary attorneys, Walter Cates, Julie Ramsey and Joe Weinberger as presented. UTILITY EASEMENT FOR PERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS’ NEW LEARNING ACADEMY: General Services Director, Ray Foushee recommended to the Board of Commissioners for Person County to grant Progress Energy a utility easement. Mr. Foushee stated Progress Energy is requesting a utility easement, which will consist of an underground power line that originates at a pad mounted transformer located in front of the Person County owned School Bus Garage, and goes underground across County property to serve power to the new Person County Schools’ Learning Academy located on NC Highway 49 North. The Progress Energy easement will be 10 foot wide, with the County receiving $1.00 for this consideration. A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Vice Chairman Puryear, and carried 5-0 to approve the utility easement requested by Progress Energy to serve power to the new Person County Schools’ Learning Academy. August 20, 2012 28 RECYCLING GRANTS FOR PERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS: Commissioner Blalock stated it is a responsibility of the Board of Commissioners to identify and maximize the use of all assets and resources. Commissioner Blalock stated NC General Statute 130A-309.09A notes a local government solid waste responsibility and she read “each local government shall develop a 10-year comprehensive solid waste management plan to make a good faith effort to achieve the state’s goal of 40% of municipal solid waste reduction. Each unit of the local government shall implement programs and take other actions determined necessary to address deficiencies and service or capacity required to meet local needs and to protect human health and the environment. A unit of local government may adopt ordinances governing the disposal in facilities that it operates”. Commissioner Blalock stated Person County is at the 3-year evaluation period of its Solid Waste Plan. Commissioner Blalock stated Person County reduced its waste stream about 1,000 tons the first year the MRF was opened with 1,400 tons the following year and 1,600 tons this year noting the total waste stream in Person County is approximately 40,000 tons. 16,000 tons of waste would need to be reduced in Person County to reach the state’s 40% goal. Commissioner Blalock stated at the current rate, it will take 70 years to reach that goal noting the potential revenue to be earned (16,000 tons at $115 per ton = $1.8 million). Commissioner Blalock stated the purpose of the recycling grants is to encourage public and private schools to provide public outreach and education to students, parents and staff about recycling. The amount of funds available for the grant program will be 50% of the average annual revenue generated per ton for each ton over the previous year’s collection. Funds will come from the County’s General Fund. The amounts used in the formula will be determined in August after the end of the fiscal year. Allocations will be made once annually and the total amount available is $25,000. Formula For example, if funds had been allocated in FY13 budget process using this formula, then the county would have allocated $14,490 to the school recycling grant program. Any k- 12 school located in Person County could apply for the funds. Funds that are not allocated during the grant process would go back into the General Fund. Sample Calculation for FY2013 FY-1 = FY12 FY-2 = FY11 FY12 tons recycled=1658 FY11 tons recycled=1406 FY12 average $ per ton = $115 (1658-1406) * $115*.50= $14,490 August 20, 2012 29 Commissioner Blalock stated the grant funds must be used to promote recycling and the schools will be required to report annually to Person Industries and the Person County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) about how the money was used and what programs were implemented to promote recycling. Commissioner Blalock requested the Board to provide input related to including the recycling grants program in the FY2014 budget process noting the schools have an avenue to inform and educate parents to increase recycling efforts. Commissioner Jeffers suggested Board consideration that if committed to the proposal that commitment also will be needed to Person Industries (PI) to have the means to handle the increase in recycling. Wanda Rogers, PI Director, thanked Person High School Special Education classes for complimenting PI’s efforts by teaching students the vocation to work beyond high school in the recycling center. Chairman Clayton thanked all schools for their recycling efforts. A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Commissioner Kennington, and carried 5-0 to pursue the recycling grants program process for next fiscal year. BROADBAND GRANTING AUTHORITY: Assistant County Manager, Sybil Tate told the Board that on June 28, 2012, the General Assembly ratified an act that gives counties the authority to provide grants to promote high-speed internet access service in un-served areas for economic development. The act stipulates that grant money can be provided to qualified private providers, awarded on a technology neutral basis and may require matching funds from the private provider. Only unrestricted general fund revenue may be used for grants. The act requires counties to use the procedures outlined in § 160A-340.6 to solicit proposals. Proposals must include information about the vendor’s experience and qualifications, ability to secure financing, ability to carry out the necessary work tasks and a cost estimate. The county will be required to contact vendors by mail, advertise in the newspaper and on the county web page 30 days in advance of the due date. Ms. Tate stated minutes from the February 12, 2009 Person County High Speed Committee included an estimate of $500,000 to provide wireless service to un-served areas of the county which would pay for approximately 15 towers and the equipment needed at the provider’s office and in the home. Ms. Tate noted an updated estimate is needed. August 20, 2012 30 Ms. Tate presented the Board with a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for broadband public-private partnership and requested input related for further research to proceed with an RFP and what requirements should be included, such as matching funds, total amount of grant award, etc., for funding for a broadband grant program to be allocated through the FY2014 budget process. Vice Chairman Puryear stated his support to proceed with the RFP. Commissioner Blalock advocated for the county to retrieve some of the funds allocated through the public-private partnership once the un-served areas have the service. Chairman Clayton asked the County Attorney to clarify the law related to the granting authority. County Attorney, Ron Aycock confirmed General Assembly gave the counties the authority to exercise cooperation with private entities to the extent of giving grants to private entities for the purpose of providing internet access to un-served areas noting the RFP process will explore the possibilities with the private sector, i.e., an agreement that a company voluntarily reimburse the county could be an option. Mr. Aycock stated the county has no taxing authority. Commissioner Jeffers told the group that Rockingham County has started the process noting a RFP has to be done in order to award grants. Chairman Clayton commented a potential opportunity would be to collect revenue when private entities located equipment on county property. Commissioner Jeffers advocated for the service, once expanded, to remain affordable. Ms. Tate stated CenturyLink was awarded a grant by the federal government to expand broadband however; CenturyLink does not plan to expand further in Person County. Chairman Clayton stated the local activity around the county, he believes, is due to fiber being buried for the federal/state partnership for a digital loop that serves all community colleges and schools throughout the state. Commissioner Kennington advocated for 100% coverage for internet access and requested further study for providing such coverage to the un-served areas. County Manager, Heidi York stated the RFP process will indicate the needs in the community and costs. Vice Chairman Puryear requested for staff to proceed as quickly as possible. Ms. York and Ms. Tate noted there is a 30-day notice in the RFP process. It was the consensus of the Board for staff to move forward with the RFP process. August 20, 2012 31 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Finance Director, Amy Wehrenberg presented and explained the following Budget Amendment. Upon a motion by Commissioner Kennington, and a second by Vice Chairman Puryear and majority vote (5-0), the Board of Commissioners of Person County does hereby amend the Budget of the General Fund(s) on this, the 20th day of August 2012, as follows: Dept./Acct No. Department Name Amount Incr / (Decr) EXPENDITURES General Fund Public Safety 60,000 Human Services 757,784 Community Development Block Grant (400,000) Waterline Extension Construction Project-ARRA (1,512,000) REVENUES General Fund Intergovernmental Funds 757,784 Fund Balance Appropriation 60,000 Community Development Block Grant Intergovernmental Funds (400,000) Waterline Extension Construction Project-ARRA Intergovernmental Funds (1,512,000) Explanation: Appropriating fund balance in Law Enforcement Restricted Fund for the purchase of eligible equipment under the federal seizure and forfeiture guidelines ($60,000); recording the Community Transformations Grant received from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in the Health Department for smoke-free strategies and healthy living incentives ($757,784); closing out Community Development Block Grant (-$400,000) that was completed in FY 2011; and closing out the ARRA Waterline Extension Construction Project (-$1,512,000) which was completed in FY 2012. August 20, 2012 32 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chairman Clayton reported on the following:  NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Legislative Goals due by September 17, 2012. County Manager, Heidi York stated she would facilitate the process for the Board and asked the Board members to send any legislative goals to her by the second week of September noting each submitted goal will require a letter from the Board Chairman on behalf of the Board. Commissioner Jeffers added that over half of the goals that were adopted two years ago by the NCACC were passed into legislation.  Recognized and congratulated Commissioner Jeffers as President Elect of NCACC  Announced the Kerr-Tar COG Annual Awards Banquet which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at the Warren County Armory & Civic Center noting he will be moving into the Vice Chairman position. Chairman Clayton updated the group that the search committee is presently working to fill the COG Executive Director position. MANAGER’S REPORT: County Manager, Heidi York requested Board consensus for the joint meeting with the City of Roxboro on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the Police Department training room. Ms. York noted on that same date (September 25), CertainTeed has invited Board members to an Open House tour scheduled from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, further noting the COG Banquet is that same week on Thursday evening, September 27, 2012. It was the consensus of the Board to confirm the joint meeting with the City of Roxboro on September 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm. Ms. York asked the Board about pursuing a joint meeting with the Board of Education before or after the election. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule the meeting following the election and once the new board is in place. Ms. York stated the Board, at its next meeting, would be hearing the proposal from the feasibility study related to the Durham and Person counties joint venture. Ms. York noted Durham County preferred to have a joint meeting after the site selection step of the process. Chairman Clayton asked Ms. York to schedule an Economic Development Board meeting for Thursday, August 23, 2012. It was the consensus of the Board to direct Ms. York to notify the previous Economic Development Commission members of the action taken by the Board of Commissioners to restructure the Economic Development Board at the conclusion of the Board of Commissioners’ meeting. Ms. York added that an announcement related to an Economic Development Director is forthcoming. August 20, 2012 33 COMMISSIONER REPORT/COMMENTS: Commissioner Kennington inquired as to the status of the Tolling Agreement. County Attorney, Ron Aycock stated the Tolling Agreement which extended the statute of limitations related to the Force Protection project whereby the county is exploring the return of some of the incentives due to the failure to meet the requirements for the number of jobs. Mr. Aycock noted there are ongoing negotiations at this time with a meeting scheduled this week with the attorneys, further noting, the county is within the 1- 2 week deadline for the agreement to expire. County Manager, Heidi York noted she would be on a conference call this date with the attorneys and representatives of Force Protection/General Dynamics to further discuss and would have an update after that time. Commissioner Blalock commented on the following:  Recently visited Mr. Leonard Grant on McGhee’s Mill Road who once had an issue related to a non-conforming lot and now has a beautiful room.  Talked with Anthony Talley and Ron Garrett related to complaints on Roby Barton Road due to the additional traffic related to the GKN expansion and they will be reducing the speed limit from 55 to 45 mph.  Announced contractors can take shingles to the Oxford landfill ($24.00 per ton charge) to be recycled into a paving product  Hope Taylor of Clean Water will be at the Senior Center on Thursday evening, August 23, 2012 at 7:00 pm related to fracking. Commissioner Jeffers commented on the following:  Thanked the Board for their support as he was seeking office with the NCACC.  Noted the NACo president was present at the recent NCACC conference to which he received an appointment for the Vice Chairman of the Rural Action Caucus for the Rural Affairs Subcommittee, further noting North Carolina received many appointments this year.  Recommended web site related to social studies/civics for educational purposes – icivics.org  Reported savings related to the NACo prescription card noting 360 Person County citizens have used for 10,270 prescriptions with a total savings at $154,000 which is an average savings of 26.5% above the national average of 24% - the card can be used for pet products as well.  Announced the Democratic party has an office at 212 N. Madison Blvd with an Open House scheduled from 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Vice Chairman Puryear had no report. August 20, 2012 34 A motion was made by Commissioner Jeffers, seconded by Commissioner Kennington, and carried 5-0 to recess briefly at 11:01 am prior to the orientation training. The Board reconvened its meeting at 11:10 am. BOARD ORIENTATION TRAINING USING IPADS: The Board received group and individual orientation training using iPads with Gary Latta and Chris Puryear from the Person County IT Department. Vice Chairman left the meeting at 11:21 am. Chairman Clayton announced an EDC meeting will be held on Thursday morning, August 23, 2012 at 9:30 am in the conference room located in the Tax/Register of Deeds Office. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Commissioner Blalock, seconded by Commissioner Jeffers, and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 11:23 am. _____________________________ ______________________________ Brenda B. Reaves Jimmy B. Clayton Clerk to the Board Chairman