March 19PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 19, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Johnny Myrl Lunsford, Chairman Steve Carpenter, County Manager
Jimmy B. Clayton, Vice-Chairman C. Ronald Aycock, County Attorney
Kyle W. Puryear Faye T. Fuller, Clerk to the Board
Larry H. Bowes
Larry E. Yarborough, Jr.
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The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in regular
session on Monday, March 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Room of the Person
County Office Building.
Chairman Lunsford called the meeting to order. Commissioner Clayton led in prayer and
Commissioner Bowes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Lunsford welcomed students from Person High School who were in attendance
for Local Government Day.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough
and carried to approve the agenda as presented.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
N. C. House Representative W. A. (Winkie) Wilkins, District 55, appeared before the
Board to bring an update on a proposal presented to him by Yanceyville Town Attorney Lee
Farmer. Mr. Farmer asked if he would introduce a bill introduce a bill to permit the Town of
Yanceyville the authority to annex property they own, located along the Dan River, by satellite
means. However, Representative Bill Faison, whose district wherein Yanceyville lies is
opposed to such annexation. He explained that Senator Foriest did introduce such a bill, Senate
Bill 443, and it has been assigned committee. He said the bill will come to the House floor if it
passes the Senate and he expects Representative Faison to oppose it at that time.
Representative Wilkins explained that annexation will give the Town of Yanceyville
control of the tract of land even though the property is not adjacent to the existing city limits. It
would give the Town of Yanceyville policing power and land use controls on property.
Chairman Lunsford, speaking on behalf of the entire Board, assured Representative
Wilkins that the Board would lend any support needed.
Representative Wilkins discussed Medicaid costs which will be considered by the
General Assembly. He said he will file a bill this week for community college construction.
Chairman Lunsford thanked Mr. Wilkins for coming to speak with the Board.
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ADMINISTRTIVE REPORTS:
The Tax Administration and Collections monthly report was received and accepted.
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough and
carried to accept the reports as presented.
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE TO PHASE FOUR-QUAIL HOLLOW SUBDIVISION:
County Planner Paula Murphy addressed the Board by stating that Quail Hollow
Subdivision off of Concord Church Road was approved on September 9, 1993 by the Board of
Commissioners for Four Phases. Phases 1, 2 and 3 have been recorded. Mr. Tommy Wagstaff,
developer, is now asking that Phase Four be divided into two phases. Phase A would consist of
Lot 22 through 48 and Lots 54 through 60 and Phase B would consist of Lots 49 through 53 and
Lots 61 through 66.
A motion was made by Commissioner Yarborough, seconded by Commissioner Puryear
and carried to approve the change to Phase Four of Quail Hollow Subdivision.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
Upon a motion by Commissioner Clayton, and a second by Chairman Lunsford and majority vote,
the Board of Commissioners of Person County does hereby amend the Budget of the General
Fund(s) on this, the 19th day of March 2007, as follows:
Dept./Acct No.Department Name $Amount
Incr/Decr(-)
EXPENDITURES General
Finance 57,080
EMS 134,530
REVENUES General
Fund Balance Appropriation 191,610
Explanation:
Appropriate: overtime costs for EMS for March through June $134,530 from fund balance; appropriate
$57,080 from fund balance appropriate funds for new financial software approved by the Board last
August.
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Upon a motion by Commissioner Bowes, and a second by Commissioner Clayton and majority
vote, the Board of Commissioners of Person County does hereby amend the Budget of the General
Fund(s) on this, the 19th day of March 2007, as follows:
Dept./Acct No.Department Name $Amount
Incr/Decr(-)
EXPENDITURES General
General Government 127,841
Public Building & Grounds 35,588
Public Safety 358,464
Transportation 82,186
Environmental Protection 11,518
Economic & Physical Development 32,281
Human Services 11,207
Cultural & Recreational 99,218
Transfers 80,710
Contingency (-) 839,013
Person Industries Fund 47,135
Reappraisal Fund 17,729
Emergency Telephone System Fund
Wireline 15,746
Wireless 100
REVENUES Person Industries Fund
Transfer from General Fund 47,135
Reappraisal Fund
Transfer from General Fund 17,729
Emergency Telephone System Fund
Transfer from General Fund 15,829
Explanation:
Appropriate: Contingency to fund the MAPS and COLA payroll adjustments.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
Advised Board members they will be receiving County Manager evaluation form within
next week. Would like to have the process done prior to budgeting process.
MANAGER’S REPORT:
Meet tonight with Farm Bureau at 7:00 p.m. at the Pizza Hearth.
Board of E&R – April 2, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
He and Finance Director Davenport will meet with the Local Government Commission-
Tuesday, March 20, 2007.
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Discussed signage for building(s) in which the permitting, Elections and GIS offices will
be located and asked for suggestions for names for the complex.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS:
Commissioner Clayton – Will meet the Upper Neuse River Basin Association at RTP on
Wednesday afternoon.
COG meeting Thursday night – March 22, 2007.
RECESS:
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough,
and carried to recess the meeting at 9:45 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Board
of Directors of Farm Bureau at the Pizza Hearth.
JOINT MEETING -- PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PERSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The joint informal meeting was followed by dinner hosted by Farm Bureau. Farm
Bureau Board of Directors President Coleman Whitfield welcomed the Board of Commissioners
and expressed appreciation for their attendance. Self introductions were made. President
Whitfield spoke briefly on Farm Bureau activities and programs in which farmers are
participating. He also addressed needs of the farming community. He outlined educational
programs and scholarships which are available to students. He, speaking on behalf of the Farm
Bureau, said their organization would work with the Board of Commissioners in any possible to
benefit the agricultural community.
Mr. Timmy Thomas also thanked the Board for meeting with their Board of Directors
and asked that the Commissioners consider all the facts before making any decision which
affected agriculture.
By motion of Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Bowes, and carried
the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Faye T. Fuller, CMC Johnny Myrl Lunsford
Clerk to the Board Chairman