September 17PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS September 17, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Johnny Myrl Lunsford, Chairman Steve Carpenter, County Manager
Jimmy B. Clayton, Vice-Chairman Ronald C. Aycock, County Attorney
Kyle W. Puryear Faye T. Fuller, Clerk to the Board
Larry H. Bowes Brenda Reaves, Deputy Clerk to the Board
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, September 17, 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.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Add: Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting
A motion was made by Commissioner Yarborough, seconded by Commissioner Bowes
and carried to accept the addition to the agenda and approve same as amended.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Asphalt Plant Moratorium
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner
Yarborough, and carried to open the duly advertised Public Hearing.
County Planner Murphy told the Board that a subcommittee has been appointed to
review the RC zoning district within the Planning Ordinance. The review for possible revision
will take about three months.
The following comments were heard from citizens:
David Brooks - Lives across the road from Sunrock – At last meeting voiced his
opposition to asphalt plant- People in Woodsdale area ask that Board hold Sunrock to a higher
standard to make them respect county and do the right thing - Feels Sunrock has been reckless in
their business behavior.
Skip Carden – Requested that the Board put a band on asphalt plants in Person County.
County needs no more plants. Recommended the zoning district be reviewed to protect citizens
of county. Choose to protect citizens by enacting a moratorium or a permanent band on asphalt
plants. Asphalt plants bring trucks which destroy roads. Sees no advantage to having asphalt
plants.
Faye Boyd – live in Timberlake community. Moved to Person County in 2001 -
Concerned about traffic, road conditions, air quality, property values in community created by
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trucks going and coming from asphalt plant. Asked that the Board ban asphalt plants in
community.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bowes, seconded by Commissioner Clayton and
carried to close the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough
and carried to adopt the Asphalt Plant Moratorium.
ASPHALT PLANT MORATORIUM
Whereas, The Person County Board of County Commissioners at its August 20, 2007 meeting enacted a
moratorium on the issuance of new permits for asphalt plants for a six months period under the authority
of its general police power
G.S. 153A-321; and
Whereas, the Person County Planning Department has begun a review of several zoning classifications
and districts; and
Whereas, the Board now finds that it would be desirable to enact a new and complementary moratorium
on new asphalt plants and related petroleum manufacturing facilities permits for a twelve (12) month
period beginning on September 17, 2007 and ending twelve (12) months thereafter under the authority of
Article 18 of G.S. Chapter 153A.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that the Person County Zoning Ordinance be, and is hereby amended
by adding the following provision:
Notwithstanding any provision in this Zoning Ordinance to the contrary, no manufacturing and
processing facility involving petroleum products as one of the materials being manufactured
and/or processed (including, but not limited to, refineries for gasoline and other fuels, liquefied
gas refineries, asphalt plants, finished petroleum products plants, plants which manufacture
asphalt paving mixtures and blocks, asphalt shingles and/or coating materials, and plants
manufacturing or processing petroleum lubricating oils and greases) shall be permitted, and no
application for any permit or approval to operate such a facility shall be accepted, processed,
reviewed or considered by the County for a period of twelve (12) months from and after
September 17, 2007.
Attest:
(signed) Faye T. Fuller, CMC Johnny Myrl Lunsford, Chairman
Clerk to the Board Person County Board of Commissioners
INFORMAL COMMENTS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made by Commissioner Bowes, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, and
carried to approve the minutes of August 22, September 4, 6, 2007.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough
and carried to accept and approve the following Administrative Reports: Emergency Medical
Services, Fire Marshal, Inspection Department.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF INTENT TO
SUBLEASE PROPERTY – ROXBORO FLORIST:
County Manager Carpenter advised the Board that the rental price reflects fair market
rent for the space occupied by Roxboro Florist.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bowes, seconded by Commissioner Clayton and
carried to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Publication of Intent to Sub-Lease Property.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
INTENT TO SUB-LEASE PROPERTY
Whereas, the Person County Board of Commissioners desires to lease excess real estate owned
by the County at the Kirby Building designated as 217 North Main Street, Roxboro, N. C.
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved by the Person County Board of County Commissioners that:
The property proposed to be leased is 2,100 square feet now occupied by Roxboro
Florist, Inc.
The proposed lease is for a five-year (5) period with one additional five-year (5) renewal
option at a rental of $3.84 per square foot and a rate per square foot for the renewal
period determined by a rental value appraisal agreed to by the parties.
The property proposed to be leased will not be needed by the County for
term of the proposed lease.
The Board intends to authorize execution of the lease at its October 1, 2007 meeting.
The Board directs that a notice of its intent to lease be published at least ten (10) days prior to its
October 1, 2007 meeting.
This 17th day of September, 2007.
Signed:
Faye T. Fuller, CMC Johnny Myrl Lunsford
Clerk to the Board Chairman
APPROVAL OF VISION 100 –AIRFIELD IMPROVEMENTS-FUNDS:
County Manager Carpenter advised the Board that $150,000 has been allocated for the
Person County Airport under VISION 100. The allocation will be based upon a 90% federal and
10% ($16,667.00) local share for all eligible, approved project costs. He told the Board that
local funds are available in the Airport Reserve Fund and no additional dollars would be
required.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Clayton, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough
and carried to accept the Airfield Improvement funds.
APPOINTMENT TO JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL:
A motion was made by Commissioner Yarborough, seconded by Commissioner Puryear
and carried to appoint Ahmad Arthur to a one year term as a person under the age of 21 and
Catherine Waugh to fill an unexpired term (12/31/08) in the citizen-at-large position on the
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING:
Chairman Lunsford presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting to the Finance Department for the year ending June 30, 2006. This marks the 19th
consecutive year the award has been presented to the Finance Department.
Finance Director Andy Davenport recognized his entire staff for their excellent work in
the department. Chairman Lunsford also offered words of praise and congratulations to the
entire staff.
BUDGET AMENDMENT:
Upon a motion by Commissioner Clayton, and a second by Commissioner Bowes and majority
vote, the Board of Commissioners of Person County does hereby amend the Budget of the General
Fund(s) on this, the 17th day of September 2007, as follows:
Dept./Acct No.Department Name $Amount
Incr/Decr(-)
EXPENDITURES General
General Government (-) 2,400
Professional Services 10,000
Environmental Protection 14,928
Human Services 6,236
Transfers 2,400
Reappraisal Fund
General Government 2,400
REVENUES General
Intergovernmental Revenues 6,236
Fund Balance Appropriation 24,928
Reappraisal Fund
Transfer from General Fund 2,400
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Explanation:
Appropriate fund balance to carry forward unspent Soil & Water Conservation District Funds $14,928 and
for equipment purchases by Sheriff $10,000; transfer from Tax Administration Department to Reappraisal
Fund for equipment purchase $2,400;and Health promotion grant $6,236.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT:
COG Banquet – September 27, 2007
MANAGER’S REPORT:
► Hal Oakley, Communications Director, was the recipient of the 9-1-1 Director of
the Year at the NENA Annual Conference held in Sea Trail
► Animal Control Advisory Board to be expanded - Asked Board to give names for
inclusion on Board.
► Code Red and CT Connect – A brief explanation of the two systems was given
and estimated cost for each. Following discussion, the Manager was directed to
obtain proposals and make a presentation to the LEPC (Local Emergency
Planning Committee) to determine if there was any interest from within the
business community to share in the funding and use of such a system.
► Caswell County Commissioners – Attempt being made to resume discussion with
them.
► Security vehicle for PCC – Advised Board that the County gave an old Sheriff’s
Department car PCC several years ago. They have now requested another surplus
vehicle due to the age and repair expense on the first one. Commissioner
Yarborough made a motion to transfer a car to PCC that would otherwise be sold
on GovDeals and to assess the type of vehicle to be transferred to PCC as well as
the amount of use of the vehicle. The motion carried by consensus.
► Manager met with Dr. Johnson & Ron Fisher on Wednesday – Set a tentative
date of October 22-26 for a lunch meeting to meet with focus group to identify the
top priority items identified in the strategic planning process. In November Dr.
Johnson will led a discussion on how to finance items - November
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COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS: None
RECESS:
A motion was made by Commissioner Bowes, seconded by Commissioner Yarborough
and carried to recess the meeting at 9:55 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the scheduled Public Hearing.
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Faye T. Fuller, CMC Johnny Myrl Lunsford
Clerk to the Board Chairman