08-18-2025 Agenda Packet BOCPERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
304 South Morgan Street, Room 215
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
August 18, 2025
9:00 a.m.
This meeting will convene in Room 215 of the County Office Building.
1.CALL TO ORDER....................................................................Chairman Puryear
2.INVOCATION
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.INFORMAL COMMENTS
The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10-minute segment which
is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens of this county on issues,
other than those issues for which a public hearing has been scheduled. The time will
be divided equally among those wishing to comment. It is requested that any person
who wishes to address the Board, register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the
meeting.
6.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A.August 4, 2025 Minutes
B.Budget Amendment # 3
C.Budget Amendment #4
D.Person County Parks, North Carolina’s Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP)
for Trail Construction at Rotary Club of Roxboro Centennial Park
E.Resolution Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements
F.Amended Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding for FY26
G.Home and Community Care Block Grant Final Reports FY25
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Advisory Boards and Committees........................................ Katherine Cathey
8. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
9. MANAGER’S REPORT
10. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS/COMMENTS
Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed appropriate by
the Board.
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS August 4, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Jason Thomas-ABSENT Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Sherry Wilborn T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney
Antoinetta Royster
Donald Long
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
Regular session on Monday, August 4, 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 and recognized a quorum was present.
Commissioner Long offered an invocation, and Commissioner Royster led the group in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Long and carried 4-0 to approve the agenda
with the addition of Energy Program Outreach Plans for DSS to be added to the Consent
Agenda and the addition of a Closed Session per G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) to preserve the
attorney-client privilege.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PETITION TA-02-25 FROM BLUEBERRY RANGE, LLC TO DEFINE
FIREARMS TRAINING/EDUCATION CENTER AS A USE IN THE PERSON
COUNTY PLANNING ORDINANCE AND ALLOW BY RIGHT IN THE RURAL
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for Petition TA-02-25 – A request by Blueberry Range, LLC to
define Firearms Training/Education Center as a use in the Person County Planning
Ordinance and allow by right in the Rural Conservation district
Interim Planning Director Margaret Hauth stated the applicant, Mr. Pilkington, has
operated his shooting club for a little while. She stated that with changes at the state level
with laws and changes in how people operate, he has learned and he believes that it will
help his business if he could offer the range for more commercial purposes.
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Hauth stated that this did go before the Planning Board and they recommended
approval. She stated that staff originally suggested changing the use name to
“Commercial Shooting Range” to add transparency and clarity to the use and what
activities would be allowed. She stated that during the Planning Board Public Hearing and
following discussion with the applicant, the Planning Board and applicant agreed the
original use name was more appropriate.
She stated that the definition was revised to read as follows:
The use of a property for the discharge of archery devices and/or firearms, with a
fee or membership basis, indoors or outdoors. The use shall not operate beyond daylight
hours (sunrise to sunset). The purpose of the discharge may be for skills development,
training, or competition, and is subject to all local, state, and federal firearms laws. The
use shall include classroom and/or practical training and education regarding ownership,
safety, handling, and marksmanship for the individual’s recreation, hunting, or self-
defense purposes.
Commissioner Wilborn stated in other words, this would be defined as a
Commercial Shooting Range. She stated that if this text amendment is approved, it would
not only affect the applicant’s property on Gillis Road, but all individuals in the RC
Zoning district. She stated that this is not treated like a Special Use Permit would have
been, where all neighbors are notified. She stated that this would be changing this to a use
by right in the RC district. She stated that she would feel more comfortable if this was a
Special Use Permit.
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition of Petition TA-02-25 – A request by Blueberry Range, LLC to define Firearms
Training/Education Center as a use in the Person County Planning Ordinance and
allow by right in the Rural Conservation district
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-0 to close the public
hearing for Petition TA-02-25 – A request by Blueberry Range, LLC to define Firearms
Training/Education Center as a use in the Person County Planning Ordinance and allow by
right in the Rural Conservation district.
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CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY PETITION TA-02-25 A REQUEST BY
BLUEBERRY RANGE, LLC TO DEFINE FIREARMS TRAINING/EDUCATION
CENTER AS A USE IN THE PERSON COUNTY PLANNING ORDINANCE AND
ALLOW BY RIGHT IN THE RURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Commissioner Royster stated that she was in agreement with Commissioner
Wilborn. She stated that they want people to be safe and have constraints in place and by
approving this, it opens the door for anyone in that zoning district to do the same.
Hauth stated that is the point that drove the Planning Board to go back to the name
and change it to a Firearms and Education Center. She stated that anyone that sets this up,
must provide on-site instruction for the handguns as a way to temper the use and address
some of the safety concerns. She stated that it is not just a regular shooting range.
Chairman Puryear stated that he is in agreement with the Planning Board.
A motion was made by Chairman Puryear and carried 3-1 to approve an
ordinance amending the Person County Planning Ordinance to define Firearms
Training/Education Center as a permitted use. Commissioner Wilborn voted in opposition.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
PETITION TA-03-25- TO AMEND THE PERSON COUNTY PLANNING
ORDINANCE TO CORRECT REFERENCE AND SPELLING ERRORS
INTEGRATE LANGUAGE CREATING ADVISORY BOARDS, AND REQUIRE
STAFF TO POST SIGNS ON APPLICANT PROPERTIES TO ALIGN WITH
STATE LAW
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for Petition TA-03-25 – To amend the Person County Planning
Ordinance to correct reference and spelling errors, integrate language creating advisory
boards, and require staff to post signs on applicant properties to align with state law.
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition of Petition TA-03-25 – To amend the Person County Planning Ordinance to
correct reference and spelling errors, integrate language creating advisory boards, and
require staff to post signs on applicant properties to align with state law.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to close the public
hearing for Petition TA-03-25 – To amend the Person County Planning Ordinance to
correct reference and spelling errors, integrate language creating advisory boards, and
require staff to post signs on applicant properties to align with state law.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY PETITION TA-03-25 TO AMEND
THE PERSON COUNTY PLANNING ORDINANCE TO CORRECT REFERENCE
AND SPELLING ERRORS, INTEGRATE LANGUAGE CREATING ADVISORY
BOARDS, AND REQUIRE STAFF TO POST SIGNS ON APPLICANT
PROPERTIES TO ALIGN WITH STATE LAW
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to approve an
ordinance correcting cross-reference and other errors in the Planning Ordinance.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
PETITION TA-04-25- -SECTION 141-1 (C) TO AMEND ZONING PERMIT
VALIDITY PERIOD TO BE INDEFINITE ONCE WORK BEGINS AND TO
EXPIRE IF WORK IS ABANDONED FOR ONE YEAR TO ALIGN WITH STATE
LAW
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for Petition TA-04-25 – Section 141-1(c) – amend zoning permit
validity period to be indefinite once work begins and to expire if work is abandoned for
one year to align with state law.
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition of Petition TA-04-25 – Section 141-1(c) – amend zoning permit validity period
to be indefinite once work begins and to expire if work is abandoned for one year to
align with state law.
A motion was made by Commissioner Long and carried 4-0 to close the public
hearing for Petition TA-04-25 – Section 141-1(c) – amend zoning permit validity period to
be indefinite once work begins and to expire if work is abandoned for one year to align
with state law.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY PETITION TA-04-25- -SECTION 141-1
(C) TO AMEND ZONING PERMIT VALIDITY PERIOD TO BE INDEFINITE
ONCE WORK BEGINS AND TO EXPIRE IF WORK IS ABANDONED FOR ONE
YEAR TO ALIGN WITH STATE LAW
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to approve an
ordinance amending the term of permit validity in the Planning Ordinance.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
PETITION TA-05-25- A REQUEST TO AMEND THE PERSON COUNTY
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO ADD CORRECT STATE LAW REFERENCE
AND INSERT AMENDMENT DATES
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for Petition TA-05-25 – A request to amend the Person County
Subdivision Regulations to add correct state law reference and insert amendment
Dates.
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition of Petition TA-05-25 – A request to amend the Person County Subdivision
Regulations to add correct state law reference and insert amendment dates.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to close the public
hearing Petition TA-05-25 – A request to amend the Person County Subdivision
Regulations to add correct state law reference and insert amendment dates.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY PETITION TA-05-25- A REQUEST TO
AMEND THE PERSON COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO ADD
CORRECT STATE LAW REFERENCE AND INSERT AMENDMENT DATES
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to approve an
ordinance amending errors in the Subdivision Regulations.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Cindy Chandler of 3186 Antioch Church Road, Timberlake stated that she is here
today to advocate for the support of a Youth Football Program for Person County. She
stated that her eight-year-old son has played flag football with Parks and Rec the past two
summers under Rufus Long. She stated that Long has decided to dedicate his time and
energy to the youth of Person County and is working on a goal of a Youth Football
Program. She stated that Long has the knowledge to connect the youth with a National
Football Program called Pop Warner. She stated with a Youth Football Program available,
it would teach youth the fundamentals of football before they reach middle and high
school. She stated that she is asking the County for support, and a place for the youth to
practice, play and compete. She stated that this program would be a valuable asset to
Person County and it would keep the youth in Person County instead of having to go to
neighboring counties to play.
April Short of 362 Gates Run, Timberlake stated that her child was also coached
under Rufus Long. She stated that we need to start investing in our youth. She stated that
she has been a big advocate for that, as the children need and deserve it. She stated that
they need a place to practice and play. She stated that the children were only allowed to do
flag football, no touch or contact, as it was done at Olive Hill, and the field was only big
enough for flag football. She stated that she wanted to speak on technology and
transparency. She stated that Person County is so far behind when it comes to technology,
based on her research and comparing it to other counties. She stated that the County needs
to invest in better technology for people to information on hand and readily available. She
stated related to transparency, there is no way of seeing who has been appointed or serving
on a board. She stated that she wanted to lift up the Kemari Morgan family. She stated that
the community still supports the Morgan family. She stated that they have not forgotten
about Morgan and the situation. She stated that there needs to be changes in plans and
policy. She stated that they want answers, and want to know what is happening as there is
a fear and a broken trust. She stated that everyone is still grieving and just wants answers.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. Minutes July 21, 2025 -amended with correction to typo
B. Public Records Request Policy Amendment
C. Contract for School Nursing Services between Person County and Person County
Schools
D. Energy Program Outreach Plans for DSS
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Puryear had no report.
MANAGER’S REPORT
County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that the Civics Academy registration
opened on Friday, and that there are fifteen seats available, and so far, we have received
nine applications. She encouraged members of the public who are interested in learning
more about county government to visit the county website and use the link to sign up for
the Civics Academy. She stated that Civics Academy will begin in early September, and
will be an 8-week course offered in the morning from 9am-noon. She stated that the Small
Business Administration (SBA) opened a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Durham, that
would be assisting small businesses, non-profits, and residents in Person County who were
affected by Tropical Storm Chantal.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
Commissioner Wilborn had no report.
Commissioner Royster stated that she and Chairman Puryear attended the ribbon-
cutting event at the Sportsplex. She stated that there were a lot of people in attendance.
She stated that she did not hike the trails as it was too hot. She commented on Person
County’s need for a Youth Football League. She stated that she takes her son to Alamance
County to play and has observed several other Person County residents there.
Commissioner Long stated that he spoke to a citizen in a neighboring county who
advised that they were impressed in the professionalism of Interim Planning Director
Margaret Hauth and were very complimentary of her. Long stated that Person County
needed her to come out of retirement.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to enter into
Closed Session at 6:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion to enter into Closed Session 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 Manager Katherine
Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. and
Interim Planning Director Margaret Hauth.
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Chairman Puryear called the closed session to order at 6:31 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to return to open
session at 6:34 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 6:35 p.m.
____________________________ ______________________________
Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
General Government 2,200
Culture & Recreation 20,000
Public Safety 5,000
Contingency (2,200)
REVENUES General Fund
Other Revenue 25,000
EXPENDITURES Capital Investment Reserve Fund
School Lottery Expense 245,000
REVENUES Capital Investment Reserve Fund
School Lottery Proceeds 245,000
EXPENDITURES Person Industries & MRF Fund
Material Recovery Facility 142,948
REVENUES Person Industries & MRF Fund
Intergovernmental Revenues 142,948
EXPENDITURES Opioid Settlement Reserve Fund
Program Expenditures 249,750
REVENUES Opioid Settlement Reserve Fund
Fund Balance Appropriation 249,750
Explanation:
Account Number Account Description
$Revenues
incr. (decr.)
(cr.) dr.
$Expenditures
incr. (decr.)
dr. (cr.)
1009910-499300 Contingency-Prop & Liab Insurance (2,200)
1004122-445000 Human Resources-Insurance 2,200
10025-333840 Sheriff's-Donation 5,000
1004310-427800 Sheriff-Spec Supp & Svcs/K-9 5,000
BUDGET AMENDMENT #3
Transferring from Contingency/Property and Liability (-$2,200) to Human Resources ($2,200) to cover additional FY26
property and liability insurance payments; receiving National Police Dog donation ($5,000) for Sheriff's Office K-9
program; applying North Carolina Youth Sports Grant ($20,000) for Recreation, Parks, and Arts equipment and events;
recognizing awarded Public School Lottery funds ($245,000) for various Person County Schools facilities as approved in
the July 21, 2025 Board of Commissioners’ meeting; applying grant funding from Vaya Health ($142,948) in support of
Person Industries/MRF Renovation and Merger project improvements; allocating remaining funds from completed
Terminal Building Design Project (-$81,097) to the Access Road Project ($81,097) as authorized by the NCDOT; and
appropriating $249,750 from Opioid Settlement Fund Balance for Emergency Services MIH Program ($99,750) and
School Nurse Early Intervention Program ($150,000) as approved at the April 15, 2024 Board of Commissioners’
meeting.
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL
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10055-361380 P&R-NC Youth Sports Grant Funds 20,000
1006120-425360 P&R-Spec Supp/Serv-Youth Sports Grant 20,000
21060-359130 CIF Fund: School Lottery Proceeds 245,000
2105911-462800 CIP Fund: School Lottery Expense 245,000
23045-379717 MRF-Vaya/Capital Improvements 142,948
2305281-429057 Spec Supp/Serv-Vaya Capital In 142,948
40035-380182 State-Terminal Building (72,987)
40035-380184 State-Access Road Rehab 72,987
40035-380282 Local-Terminal Building (8,110)
40035-380284 Local-Access Road Rehab 8,110
4004530-551882 Terminal Building Design (81,097)
4004530-551884 Access Road Rehab 81,097
46090-399991 Opioid Settlement Fund-Fund Balance Appropriation 249,750
4604293-549842 Opioid Settlement Fund-EMS MIH Program 99,750
4604293-549844 Opioid Settlement Fund-MIH Program-School Nurse 150,000
Totals 662,698 662,698
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Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
Incr / (Decr)
EXPENDITURES General Fund
General Government (269,931)
Public Safety 153,205
Transportation 61,495
Culture & Recreation 13,961
Human Services 26,675
Environmental Protection 835
Transfer to Other Funds 13,760
Explanation:
Account Number Account Description
$Revenues
incr. (decr.)
(cr.) dr.
$Expenditures
incr. (decr.)
dr. (cr.)
1004122-445000 Human Resources-Insurance (309,185)
1004121-445000 IT Insurance 2,920
1004140-445000 Tax Insurance 2,085
1004260-445000 General Services Insurance 17,121
1004310-445000 Sheriff Insurance 96,532
1004350-445000 Inspections Insurance 5,835
1004370-445000 EMS Insurance 45,003
1004375-445000 Fire Admin Insurance 2,500
1004380-445000 Animal Serv Insurance 3,335
1004520-445000 PATS Insurance 54,195
1004350-445000 Airport-Insurnace 7,300
1004960-445000 Soil & Water Conservation 835
1006120-445000 P&R Insurance 7,454
1006121-445000 Mayo Insurance 4,007
1009820-400005 Transfer to Fleet Management Fund 17,128
1009820-400012 Transfer to Health Fund 11,255
1009820-400015 Transfer to Library Fund 2,500
1009820-400019 Transfer to DSS 15,420
1009821-401023 Transfer to PI 13,760
10570-390010 Transfer from General Fund 17,128
1054125-445000 Fleet Insurance 17,128
12070-390010 Transfer from General Fund 11,255
1205110-445000 Health Insurance 4,585
1205180-445000 Env Health Insurance 6,670
15070-390010 Transfer from General Fund 2,500
1506110-445000 Library Insurance 2,500
19070-390010 Transfer from General Fund 15,420
1905310-445000 DSS Insurance 15,420
BUDGET AMENDMENT #4
Distribute cost of vehicle insurance from the Human Resources Department (-$309,185) to various
County departments in the General Fund ($295,425) and the Person Industries Fund ($13,760).
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL
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23070-398010 Transfer from General Fund 13,760
2305280-445000 PI Insurance 13,760
Totals 60,063 60,063
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
August 18, 2025
Agenda Title:
Person County Parks; North Carolina’s Recreational Trails Program Grant (RTP) for Trail Construction
at Rotary Club of Roxboro Centennial Park
Summary of Information:
The Person County Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department will soon open the Rotary Club of Roxboro
Centennial Park with supporting amenities, such as multi-use nature trails, an ADA-compliant walking
track, picnic areas, and restrooms facilities. Our plan for the park is to provide 30 miles of multi-use
trails that will support tourism for Person County as well as the health and wellbeing for the citizens of
Person County.
We recently identified a grant opportunity through the North Carolina Department of Natural and
Cultural Resources to support trail construction at the Rotary Centennial Park. The grant program is
funded and administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration.
We have the opportunity to be awarded a grant totaling $50,000 to be used at Rotary Centennial Park
for the construction of approximately 2 miles of multi-use trail within the park. The grant that we
would be applying for is a 4 for 1 matching grant, which requires $1 of local County matching funds
for every $4 dollars of grant funding. We plan to apply for this grant with a match of $12,500 from our
previously awarded Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant (PARTF). It is important to note that no
funds from our Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department annual budget will be used for matching funds
on this upcoming (RTP) grant. It is also important to note that Person County Recreation, Arts, and
Parks has been awarded this (RTP) grant in previous years of 1998 (awarded $21,120) and again in
2003 (awarded $10,000); both grant applications were for trail construction at Person County parks.
Financial Impact:
If approved, the grant award will be $50,000. The grant requires $12,500 in county matching funds that
are available through a previously awarded PARTF grant.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Person County Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department to apply for the RTP Grant and
authorize the chairman to sign the “Certification and Approval by Local Governing Board” form that
accompanies the grant application.
Submitted By:
John Hill, Recreation, Arts and Parks Director
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
August 18, 2025
Agenda Title:
Resolution Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements with Secondary Opioid
Manufacturers, Purdue Pharma LP, and the Sackler Family
Summary of Information:
The North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) has been part of a team that negotiated a
revised settlement with Purdue and the Sacklers, as well as additional settlements with eight
manufacturers. These settlements are estimated to bring approximately $173 million in new
funding to North Carolina to fight the opioid crisis. The sign-on process for these settlements
is now underway. The deadlines to sign on are September 30 for the Purdue/Sackler settlement
and October 8 for the eight manufacturers.
To receive the settlement funds, each board of county commissioners must approve a
resolution joining the settlement. Approving the resolution will authorize county staff to sign
the settlement paperwork.
Financial Impact:
Person County is receiving a total of $4,866,207 in opioid settlement fund through 2038.
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Recommended Action:
Approve the resolution authorizing county staff to sign the settlement paperwork.
Submitted By:
Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
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RESOLUTION BY THE PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF OPIOID SETTLEMENTS WITH SECONDARY
OPIOID MANUFACTURERS, PURDUE PHARMA LP, AND THE SACKLER FAMILY,
AND APPROVING THE THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL
FUNDS BETWEEN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS ON PROCEEDS RELATING TO THE SETTLEMENT OF OPIOID
LITIGATION
WHEREAS more than 41,500 North Carolinians lost their lives to a drug overdose from
2000-2023.
WHEREAS the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated the total
economic burden of prescription opioid misuse alone in the United States to be $78.5 billion a
year, including the costs of healthcare, lost productivity, addiction treatment, and criminal justice
involvement;
WHEREAS certain counties and municipalities in North Carolina joined with thousands
of local governments across the country to file lawsuits against opioid companies, manufacturers,
pharmaceutical distributors, and chain drug stores to hold those companies accountable for their
misconduct;
WHEREAS settlements (collectively “the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements”)
have been reached in litigation against Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Apotex
Corp., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. f/k/a West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Indivior Inc.,
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Viatris Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., as well
as their subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, and directors (collectively “the Secondary Opioid
Manufacturer Defendants”) named in the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements;
WHEREAS representatives of local North Carolina governments, the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners, and the North Carolina Department of Justice have
negotiated and prepared a Third Supplemental Agreement for Additional Funds ("SAAF-3") to
provide for the equitable distribution of the proceeds of the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer
Settlements;
WHEREAS settlements have been reached, under Purdue Pharma L.P.’s bankruptcy
plan, whereby Purdue Pharma L.P. (“Purdue”) and members of the Sackler family will pay
approximately $7.4 billion to settle opioid claims across the nation, which settlements would be
subject in North Carolina to the equitable distribution of the proceeds as set forth in the
Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) which has already been approved by this Board;
WHEREAS by joining the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements, approving the
SAAF-3, and approving the bankruptcy plan and settlements relating to Purdue and the Sackler
family, the state and local governments maximize North Carolina’s share of opioid settlement
funds to ensure the needed resources reach communities, as quickly, effectively, and directly as
possible;
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WHEREAS it is advantageous to all North Carolinians for local governments, including
Person County and its residents, to sign onto the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Settlements,
SAAF-3, and approving the bankruptcy plan and settlements relating to Purdue and the Sackler
family, in order to demonstrate solidarity in response to the opioid overdose crisis, and to
maximize the share of opioid settlement funds received both in the State and Person County to
help abate the harm; and
WHEREAS both the MOA and SAAF-3 directs substantial resources over multiple years
to local governments on the front lines of the opioid overdose epidemic while ensuring that these
resources are used in an effective way to address the crisis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Person County Board of
Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager or County Attorney to execute, on behalf
of Person County, the necessary documents to enter into opioid settlement agreements, as set
forth herein, with the Secondary Opioid Manufacturer Defendants, to execute the SAAF-3, and
to approve the bankruptcy plan and settlement agreements relating to Purdue and the Sackler
family, and to provide such documents to Rubris, the Implementation Administrator, subject to
a pre-audit certificate thereon by the County Chief Financial Officer, if applicable, and approval
as to form and legality by the County Attorney.
Adopted this 18th day of August, 2025.
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Kyle Puryear, Chair
Person County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
SEAL
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
August 18, 2025
Agenda Title:
Amended Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Funding for FY26
Summary of Information:
Following the July 21, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting, the NC Division of Aging
provided updated figures for the HCCBG funding for FY26.
Based on the updated amounts, the Person County HCCBG Committee elected funding to
proceed as follows:
• Person County Senior Center with a total of $369,288 allocated between Congregate
and Home Delivered Nutrition, Transportation, In-Home Aide II and III, and
Operations.
• Person County Department of Social Services with a total of $41,033 allocated for In-
Home Aide services Level II and III.
Financial Impact:
Total HCCBG funding for Person County for FY26 is $410,321.
Recommended Action:
Approve the HCCBG Committee's funding allocation recommendation for FY26 with
acceptance of HCCBG funding for Person County.
Submitted By:
Maynell Harper, Aging Services Director
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I Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults
!Person County Senior Center _:._........._ .,.;i � ..... � ....... ,DAAS-732
County Funding Plan Count)': PERSON
PO Box 764 t Budget Period: July 2025 through June 202<1
Roxboro, NC 27573 --~____i...P, Provider Services Summary Revision#: Date:
A B C D E F G H I
Serv. Delivery
(Check One) Block Grant Funding Required Projected Projected Projected
Local Net Service NSIP Total HCCBG Reimburse IICCBCi Projected
Services Direct Purchase Access In-Home Other Total Match Cost Subsidy Funding Units Rate Clients Total Units
Congregate Nutrition $ -$-$ 27,000 $ 27,000 $ 3.000 $ 30,000 $ 3.360 $ 33.360 4.200 $ 7.1429 33 4.200
Home Delivered Meals $ -$ 58,000 $-$ 58.000 $ 6.444 $ 64,444 $ 7.040 $ 71.484 8,800 S 7.3232 60 11.1100
In-Home Aide-Level II -Personal Care $ -$ 26,250 $-$ 26,250 $ 2.917 $ 29,167 s -$ 29,167 1.250 S 23.3336 2 1.250
In-Home Aide-Level Iii -Personal Care $ -' $ 8,750 $-$ 8,750 s 972 $ 9,722 $ -s 9,722 425 S 22.8753 2 425
1Transportation (General) s 10,000 $ -s -$ 10,000 s I.I II $ 11,111 $-s 11.111 670 S 16.5836 15 670
Senior Center Operation $ -s -S 239,288 $ 239,288 s 26.588 $ 265.876 s -S 265.876 -s --
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Total $ 10,000 S 93,000 S 266,288 $ 369,288 s 41.032 s 4!0,320 $ IOA00 S 420.720 15,345 112 15.345
Certification of required minimum local match availability. �fu ',]'"): ,,,,, i ... ,, -r/�/)o;;.5
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with Block Grant Funding. Community Service Provider
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Signature. County Finance Officer Date Signature. Chairman. Board of Commissioners Date
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
August 18, 2025
Agenda Title:
Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) Final Reports (PC SC) FY25
Summary of Information:
FY25 Revised and Final Funding plan to reflect actual spending.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
Approve the revised Provider Service allocations.
Submitted By:
Maynell Harper, Aging Services Director
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DAAS-731 (Rev. 2/16)
Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults
County __ PERSON
County Funding Plan START July 1 2024
County Services Summary END June 30,2025
Amended Auaust 2025
A B C D E F G H I
Projected Projected Projected Projected
B !ock Grant Fundina Required Net NSIP Total HCCBG Reimbursemen HCCBG Total
Services Access In-Home Other Total Local Match Service Cost Subsidy Funding Units Rate Clients Units
Congreoate Nutrition 180 23420 \\\\\\\\\\\\ 2602 26022 3211 26631 4014 6.7751 33 4014
Home Delivered Meals 54877 \\\\\\\\\\\\ 6097 60974 7840 68814 9593 6.8028 60 9593
IHA II 042 PCSC 19844 \\\\\\\\\\\\ 2205 22049 8468 30517 940 23.4567 3 940
IHA II 042 PCDSS 8309 \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ 923 9232 9232 549 20.0982 3 487
IHA Ill 045 PCSC 13412 \\\\\\\\\\\\ 1490 14902 14902 640 23.4567 2 640
IHA Ill 045 PCDSS 28499 \\\\\\\\\\\\ 3167 31666 31666 2096 20.0078 5 2096
Transoortation 5098 \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ 566 5664 5664 481 16.5836 15 481
Ooerations 229636 \\\\\\\\\\\\ 25515 255151 255151
\\\\\\\\\\\\ 0 0 0
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Total 5098 124941 253056 383095 42566 425660 19519 442577 18313 \\\\\\\\\\\\\\ 121 18251
Signature, Chairman. Board of Commissioners Date
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
Meeting Date:
August 18, 2025
Agenda Title:
Advisory Boards and Committees
Summary of Information:
It is the duty of the Person County Board of Commissioners (BOC) to appoint qualified,
knowledgeable, and dedicated people to serve on the various authorities, boards, commissions,
and committees to assist in the operation of county government. The Board of Commissioners
solicits the interest and opinion of the citizens of Person County in making these appointments.
The Board of Commissioners has an interest in considering actions related to certain advisory
boards and committees, as follows:
A. Economic Development Commission (EDC)
1. Maintain Economic Development as a line department and re-establish
expectations for the EDC OR appropriate funding to the public authority (EDC) to
carry out its purposes and objectives, including to “hire and fix the compensation of
any personnel necessary to its operations”.
2. Approve “A Resolution Amending the Person County Economic Development
Commission for a Change in Membership” and appoint Mayor Merilyn Newell as
the Roxboro City Council member.
B. Human Services Advisory Committee
1. Provide input for drafting bylaws.
Attachment A provides more information regarding organizational structures for economic
development.
Financial Impact:
None.
Recommended Action:
Discuss and provide direction to staff.
Submitted By:
Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
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Attachment A
Originally provided on July 21.
New information highlighted in yellow, as of Aug. 12.
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Economic Development Commission (EDC) Background
• The Person County EDC was established on Feb. 16, 1981 as a non-profit that functioned as an
autonomous body responsible directly to the Person County Board of Commissioners. In April
1984, Economic Development was established as a county department.
• The structure of the EDC was changed from a non-profit to a Public Authority within the
meaning of State Law, Chapter 159.
• For a period of time (unknown), the EDC had the authority to “hire and fix the compensation of
any personnel necessary to its operations… The Executive Director [functioned] directly under
the overall supervision of the Commission Chairperson.”
• Position Description Questionnaires completed by the EDC Director, who served in the role from
1984-2009, and the director’s immediate supervisor (County Manager) in 1985, 1995, and 2006
include the following information regarding the supervisory authority for this position over time:
o 1985 Position Description Questionnaire
Immediate Supervisor: “Chairman, Person County Economic Development
Commission” (employee-provided information)
Additions, corrections or other changes to employee’s questionnaire:
“Supervision receives is general; however, the employee’s supervisor is the
County Manager and not the EDC Chairman. The EDC Chairman [?] the program
of all EDC-related responsibilities and in my opinion, serves as a colleague or
collaborator to the EDC Director. At no time does the chairman of the EDC
assume any supervisory responsibility over the EDC Director in the areas of
either Planning or Inspections. However, because of the high political profile of
the EDC program and public perception of its value and success, the EDC
Chairman may from time to time provide added direction for the EDC Director.
However, any personnel actions required are the responsibility of the County
Manger and correspondingly must be communicated by him. (supervisor-
provided information)
o 1995 Position Description Questionnaire
Immediate Supervisor: [blank] (employee-provided information)
Explain the nature and type of supervision, review and monitoring you do of this
position: “I provide supervision on a periodic basis. This position also receives
supervision from the Economic Development Commission.” (supervisor-provided
information)
Attached org chart: Voters Board of Commissioners County Manager
Economic Development Director Administrative Secretary (with Economic
Development Commission reflected a part from the organizational structure)
o 2006 Position Description Questionnaire
Immediate Supervisor: “County Manager” (employee-provided information)
Explain the nature and type of supervision, review and monitoring you do of this
position: “Occasional reports – I see the person every day now.” (supervisor-
provided information)
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• Going back to at least September 20, 2012, the EDC has had the authority to “recommend the
employment of an Economic Development Director, who shall be the Director of the
Commission, and other staff as may be required.”
• Economic Development is a county department with the mission “to create a new rural model
where family and tradition are valued, willingness to work hard can lead to success, and
community leaders embrace change and provide the best possible opportunities for all
residents.” The department has three full-time employees and is responsible for a FY26
departmental budget of $457,507 and Economic Catalyst Fund budget of $1,700,079. The
Economic Development Director (job description attached) reports to the County Manager.
• The Economic Development Action Plan is attached along with an action plan update that was
shared with the EDC in January 2025.
EDC Considerations
• Organizational structures for economic development vary greatly throughout the state, and
efforts may be led by county departments, economic development commissions or non-profits
(see attached “Characteristics of Organizational Structures for Economic Development” chart).
• The Person County EDC has been organized in a variety of ways over the past four decades.
• Currently, the Person County Economic Development Commission is an advisory board
comprised of an intentional mix of business leaders, educators, elected officials, and agricultural
and citizen representatives to shape pro-growth policies and practices.
• As detailed in the attached action plan update, the economic development staff has
accomplished the following over the past year: developed strong relationships with existing
industries and local, regional and state partners; pursued professional development
opportunities; finalized the sale of the Person County Mega Park to Microsoft and the North
Park site to Spuntech; leased the Old Asphalt Plant site at Raleigh Reginal Airport at Person
County to Alpha Craft Technologies; enhanced marketing efforts; sought grant funding;
launched a new website; worked directly with companies interested in relocating or starting
operations in Person County; submitted proposals to prospective companies; and continuously
engaged in other efforts that align with the department’s mission and the county’s strategic
plan.
Proposed Organizational Changes
• During the June 16, 2025 Board of Commissioners meeting, Chairman Puryear proposed
returning to the organizational structure of having the Economic Development Director report
to the EDC. Following a brief discussion, commissioners agreed to seek feedback from the EDC in
June and add this item to the board’s agenda in July for further consideration. During the June
24, 2025 meeting, after initial comments indicating members were satisfied with the current
organizational structure and bylaws, EDC members agreed to assume responsibility for
supervising the Economic Development Director if the Board of Commissioner adopts this
organizational structure.
• The following documents (attached) have been revised to incorporate the organizational
changes proposed by the Board of Commissioners:
o Organizational Chart
o Personnel Policy
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o EDC Bylaws
• Prior to the June 16 meeting, staff received feedback from UNC School of Government (SOG)
staff that the proposed changes conflicted with NC General Statutes, specifically § 153A‑82
Powers and duties of manager, which provides for the hiring and firing authority of County
Manager. Per SOG legal staff, general statues pertaining to the hiring and firing authority of local
Boards of Elections (§ 163‑33. Powers and duties of county boards of elections) and Boards of
Health (§ 130A‑40. Appointment of local health director) differ from the authority provided to
Economic Development Commissions (§ 158-10. Staff and personnel; contracts for services). The
County Manager, Board of Elections and Board of Health have statutory authority to appoint
county employees. NCGS 158, states that “within the limits of appropriated funds, the
commission may hire and fix the compensation of any personnel necessary to its operations”.
The distinction is that the EDC personnel are employees of the EDC rather than the county.
Options for Organizational Changes
• Below are the most straight-forward approaches available:
Line Department – Economic Development Director continues to report to County Manager
with additional direction, as desired by the Board of Commissioners, provided by EDC.
(Currently, the EDC functions as an advisory board rather than a public authority.)
Economic Development Commission – Person County appropriates funding to the EDC to
carry out its purposes and objectives, including to “hire and fix the compensation of any
personnel necessary to its operations”. EDC employees would be employees of the public
authority (EDC), and the EDC would be responsible for following the provisions of NCGS
Chapter 159. “Local Government Finance” and applicable public employment laws.
• With continued discussion and research, other options that will accomplish the Board of
Commissioners’ goals may become clear.
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Person County Government
Economic Development Director
Complete Description
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to perform promotional and consultative work in developing and directing
a comprehensive economic development program for Person County under the direction of the Economic
Development Commission. Directs and manages the Economic Development Department and serves as
staff liaison for two boardsthe chief staff officer for the Economic Development Commission.
This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within
organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences
and reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in
this class. Management The Commission Management may assign additional functions related to the
type of work of the class as necessary.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems,
directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards;
monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions;
gives advice and direction as needed.
• Serves as initial contact for potential industries and businesses considering new location or
expansion; shows sites and arranges meetings with local officials; research land and coordinates
contacts for properties; serves as liaison during plant or facility construction; investigates labor
supply, utilities, and works with various groups to ensure the availability of an adequate, well-
trained workforce to meet the needs of businesses and industries.
• Develops marketing tools for the economic development of the County- to include the city, such as
brochures, flyers, booklets, ads, regular updates to the webpage, videos, etc.
• Develops a network of contacts to identify potential parks and sites; monitors building projects and
works with local partner agencies including the education systems, local governments, etc.
• Develops grants and funding sources to support infrastructure improvements, i.e., Community
Development Block Grants, Rural Development Administration and NC Rural Economic
Development Center Fund; research, writes and contracts for grants procurement and
administration; Works on grants to support County Government as directed by the County
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ManagerEconomic Development Commission County Manager.
• Maintains frequent and regular contact with state industrial developers, community leaders, and
representatives of both large and small businesses and industries.
• Keeps current records and inventories on sites and buildings, and reports changes to the State
industrial developers; keeps files and statistics on labor wages, demographics, economic base,
maps, profiles, utilities, retail sales, small business development, building permits, finances and
schools; reports on growth announcements and statistics on various agencies.
• Prepares department budget recommendations; establishes yearly goals and objectives with input by
the Commission.
• Serves as staff resource and technical consultant to the County Economic Development Commission,
and makes presentations as requested.
• Works on prospering the local economy to include agricultural development opportunities and
assists with implementation of the action steps in the Farmland Preservation Plan.
• Coordinates efforts with a wide variety of local, regional and state groups such as Regional
Partnership officials, NC Department of Commerce; NCEDA, EDPNC, and others.
• Works with the City of Roxboro to share information related to utilities as an asset for recruitment
and to provide input concerning future expansion of these needs.
• Keeps City and County officials informed of projects with potential businesses and
industries.
• Attends meetings of other local economic development groups and partners.
• Performs related work as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Marketing, Planning, Business or Public Administration or
related discipline.
• Six (6) years of economic development or related experience or an equivalent combination of
education, training, and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and processes involved in economic development.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of management, business, their organizational procedures,
and financing.
• Considerable knowledge of economic, social, and technological resources available in the economic
development field.
• Considerable knowledge of the assets of the community and federal, state, and local laws pertaining
to economic development and planning.
• Considerable knowledge of the local, regional, state and federal resources and agencies available
to assist with various economic development activities.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to the development of
information and to the recruitment and retention of economic capital.
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• Considerable knowledge of marketing principles and
practices.
• Experience with large-site development.
• Skills in data collection and analysis, and establishment of databases about pertinent County
statistics and demographics.
• Ability to plan, organize, and effectively develop industrial and business leads for the County
including building consensus among diverse groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with industry and business
executives and owners or representatives, public officials at the local, state and federal levels,
contractors, community leaders and organizations, other department heads, superiors and other
employees.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and make correct recommendations for each industrial
contact.
• Well versed in computer skills including Microsoft Office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body
movement.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling,
crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly
to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, examine and work with maps, charts,
and detailed materials, operate a computer, inspect sites, use measuring devices, to figure
computations, and to read extensively
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though
precautions have been taken.
• None.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• CEcD, NCCED or advanced degree and training in a related field is preferred.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Person County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable
accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are
encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
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STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet
the business needs of the County.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and
responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities
may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work
practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each
employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job.
Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well
as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition,
they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices
are followed, and employees are properly trained.
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CharacterisƟcs of OrganizaƟonal Structures for Economic Development
G.S. Chapter 158 (for industrial or commercial use)
CharacterisƟcs Line
Department
Econ. Dev.
Commission
Dependent
Nonprofit
Independent
Nonprofit
Powers (for industrial or commercial use)
Acquire and own property Yes No Yes Yes
Develop property Yes No Yes Yes
Construct shell building Yes No Yes Yes
Convey prop. by private sale Yes No Yes Yes
Borrow money Yes No Yes Yes
Make loans Yes w/ grant funds Yes Yes
Guarantee private loans No No No Yes
Not available under G.S. Ch. 158
Zoning See, e.g., Sanitary District Board (G.S. 130A‐55)
Targeted code enforcement See, e.g., Urban Redevelopment Commission (G.S 160A‐512(10))
Finance and Taxa Ɵon
Subject to Budg/Fisc Cntrl Act Yes Yes No No
Income tax status Exempt Exempt Exempt Exempt
ContribuƟons deducƟble Yes Yes If 501(c)(3) If 501(c)(3)
Property tax status Exempt Exempt Presume taxed Presume taxed
Not available under G.S. Ch. 158
Levy separate property tax See, e.g., Sanitary District Board (G.S. 130A‐55)
Make special assessments See, e.g., Sanitary District Board (G.S. 130A‐55)
Procedural ConsideraƟons
Subject to open meeƟngs/
public records laws
Yes Yes Yes No, unless
contract reqmt
Public hearing prior to all
expenditures
Yes N/A Prior to
contract
Prior to
contract
Governing board approves all
expenditures by third party
Yes N/A If using local
govt funds
If using local
govt funds
Public‐origin property returns
to local govt when not used
Yes N/A Yes Yes
Public‐origin property returns
to local govt prior to sale
Yes N/A Yes Yes
Follow local govt procurement
procedures with govt funds*
Yes Yes Not clear, use
contract rqmt
Not clear, use
contract rqmt
Policy CoordinaƟon/Control
Policy coordinaƟon High Medium Medium Low
Financial control AppropriaƟon AppropriaƟon Contract Contract
Employee benefits Public Public Private Private
Private Sector Involvement Low Medium Medium High
* ConstrucƟon funded by local government should be owned by local government and follow
construcƟon procurement. Not required for loans for construcƟon of private improvements.
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Person County, North Carolina
2024 Economic Development Action Plan
PERSON COUNlY
-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -
"To create opportunities for families & businesses to prosper &
compete in a global economy"
I.Retain Existing Economic Drivers
Goal: Engage existing economic powerhouses to
support their success and investment in the county
Strategies:
•Identify and support priority partners and industries
•Connect local industry and community institutions
•Ensure future viability of agriculture and agri-tourism
Ill. Foster Opportunity and Growth
Goal: Demonstrate the county potential as a place
for businesses and for working people to prosper
Strategies:
•Advance shared interests with regional ED orgs
•Foster new amenities to attract potential residents
•Cultivate agriculture and agro-tourism capacity
•Support funding for improvements at PCC
II.Strengthen the Local ED Ecosystem
Goal: Bolster local assets to enhance viability and
visibility to future investors and business growth
Strategies:
•Monitor housing and quality of life indicators
•Secure resources for future development
•Develop infrastructure to meet anticipated needs
•Prepare prime development sites for investment
IV.Improve Organizational Efficacy
Goal: Foster an ED Commission and Department that
can fulfill their duties to this community
Strategies: •Report consistent quality of life and economic metrics
•Collaborate on messaging and external materials
•Continue and enhance marketing efforts with WRAL
•Build shared understanding and consensus on goals
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i.Retain Existing Industry
Goal: Engage existing economic powerhouses to support their success and investment in the
county
1. Establish and maintain database of priority partners
• Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce
• Seat on the board
• Supported interim director/director
• Assisted with nearly all ribbon cuttings, business after hours events, Personality
Festival, and other events
• Promoted the Chamber to businesses in surrounding counties to encourage and
support new investment in Person County
• Provided chamber information to vendors that offered services that Person
County did not have
• Uptown Roxboro Group
• Seat on the board
• Assisted with Touch a Truck event, Jingle on Main
• Assisted with planning events
• Creating a survey for Uptown Businesses to determine interest in a Social
District and evaluating benchmark communities to determine positives and
negatives of a Social District in Uptown Roxboro
• Attending Main Street Conference in March 2025 to learn trends and
techniques to improve Uptown Roxboro
• Person County Tourism Development Authority
• On-going collaboration to promote the County as a place to visit
• Working to devise a strategy to ensure hospitality businesses have sufficient
marketing materials to provide guests
• Piedmont Community College and Piedmont Community College Small Business Center
• Work closely with PCC to ensure Person County and regional industries have
access to a well-trained, work-ready workforce
• Promote and encourage small businesses to utilize the Small Business Center for
assistance in developing business plans, securing financing, and receiving guidance
and counseling.
• Small Business and Technology Development Center
• Initiated a working relationship with SBTDC in Chapel Hill and Durham to better
understand resources available to Person County businesses
• Collaborated to help interested businesses receive guidance and counseling to
address issues hampering growth such as cash flow, debt repayment, staffing,
marketing and accessing working capital.
• Kerr-Tar Council of Governments
• Collaborating with KTCOG as projects arise
• Participating in events, trainings, and meetings to stay abreast of trends and
programs in the Kerr Tar Region
• Promoting business resources offered by KTCOG such as revolving loan fund and
micro loan fund
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• North Carolina Cooperative Extension
• Maintain consistent contact with Person County Cooperative Extension to
better understand the needs of our agricultural community
• Collaborate on agribusiness projects such as Open Book Extracts expansion
• Ideas for Improvement
• More engagement with civic clubs and community development non-profits in
Person County/region
o We are already doing this, but could increase our engagement
2. Identify major issues faced by industry partners; develop resources to facilitate success
• Conducting Business Retention and Expansion visits with large industries to understand
challenges facing these industries
• Most common issue: workforce availability and workforce retention especially
in hard-to-fill roles
• Supporting Piedmont Community College for workforce training
• Working with N.C. State Industry Expansion to assist companies when needed;
promoting and assisting companies interested in the Rural Works! Internship
Program to facilitate the recruitment of professional talent to Person County
industries.
• Met with state and federal elected officials at Kerr-Tar Council of Governments to
discuss regional infrastructure needs and ongoing issues facing economic development at
the state and local level
• Working with Kerr Tar Council of Governments and Research Triangle Regional
Partnership regarding contracting a site selection firm to conduct an analysis and offer
recommendations regarding current inventory and avenues for improvement.
• Ideas for Improvement
• More business visits in 2025 with a goal of 125 visits
• Perform BRE visits with priority partners when feasible (e.g. team up with PCC,
Chamber of Commerce, EDPNC)
o We are currently doing so when applicable based on the needs of the
respective company
• Plan and execute an annual county job fair
ii.Attract New Businesses and Engagement
Goal: Demonstrate the county potential as a place to prosper, both for businesses and for
working people
1. Partner with regional ED organizations to advance shared priorities and interests
• North Carolina Economic Development Association
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o Attended North Carolina Economic Development Association conferences and
events to develop professional relationships with other economic development
organizations in the state
• Kerr Tar Council of Governments
o Attended Kerr Tar Council of Government events to strengthen ties with
economic development organizations in the Kerr Tar Region
o Regularly engage with Kerr Tar COG to foster regional economic development
o Engage with and participate in Kerr Tar programs, meetings, and events
• Carolina Core
o Attended Carolina Core events to strengthen ties with economic development
organizations with the Carolina Core
• Neighboring Counties
o Organized a roundtable of Chamber of Commerce directors from neighboring
counties to strengthen relationships and share knowledge and experience including
collaborating on agritourism events and business promotion
• Research Triangle Regional Partnership
o Collaborated with the Research Triangle Regional Partnership to promote
economic development in the Research Triangle Region.
o Attended RTRP roundtable to assess regional assets and the prospect of
promoting agricultural technology investment in the Kerr Tar region.
• Ideas for Improvement
• Better engagement with Carolina Core
o Better engagement with Carolina Core may not be the best investment
of time given that Person County is not geographically situated within the
Carolina Core.
2. Develop and advertise prime sites for new development
• Ongoing outreach to site selectors, real estate firms, and individual agents to help
promote inventory in Person County.
• Met with RTRP site selectors to better evaluate Person County and the region
pertaining to business attraction and site selection
• Developed and promoted the North Park Site and Mega Park; Mega Park purchased by
Microsoft and North Park Site is in negotiations
• Working with EDPNC to submit projects to prospective companies
• Working directly with companies interested in relocating or starting operations in
Person County
• Ideas for Improvement
• Develop a site on the southern half of the County
• Leverage Raleigh Regional Airport’s proximity to Danville, Durham, and RTP
3. Foster new amenities to attract potential residents
• Support Parks and Recreation with work to create the Rotary Club of Roxboro
Centennial Park and implement a multi-use path connecting City of Roxboro to the City of
Durham
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• Working with NC Welcome Centers to develop better advertising of Person County
• Collaboration between Department of Commerce and community partners
• Ideas for Improvement
o Better and increased collaboration between Person-Caswell Lake Authority and
Economic Development
o Increased promotion of Recreation, Arts, and Parks projects (i.e. Rotary Club of
Roxboro Centennial Park, Mayo Lake, Proposed greenway trail) as a way to highlight
the high quality of life available in Person County.
o Continued/increased support of hospitality and entertainment industry
ventures to recruit new residents to Person County
o Leverage and capitalize on growth in Durham, Granville, and Orange counties to
attract new residents (i.e. showcase Person County as a great place to live while
being close to population centers)
o Attend Tourism Day at I-85 Welcome Center with community partners to
highlight Person County
iii.Enhance the Local ED Ecosystem
Goal: Bolster local assets to enhance viability and visibility to future investors and business
growth
1. Support funding for capital and program improvements at Piedmont Community College
• Supported the purchase of the CHATT building
• Toured the CHATT building to better understand the intended use and better
support operations at this facility
2. Monitor growth in new housing and housing values
• Ongoing review of data on building permits
• Ongoing review of potential and ongoing housing development
• Continue to meet with developers to facilitate residential growth
3. Provide funds to incentivize new development
• Continue working with EDPNC to incentivize businesses to locate in Person County
• Promoting funding opportunities through KTCOG and CDFIs to encourage small business
growth
4. Launch marketing efforts with WRAL
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• Marketing efforts completed with WRAL
• Additional marketing brochure created
iv.Enhance Organizational Effectiveness
Goal: Foster an ED Commission and Department that can fulfill their duties to this community
1. Increase familiarity with work done in the country through site visits and assessments of
completion
• Maintain relationships with county and city departments to stay abreast of impending
development projects
• Met with Airport Board, Staff, and Airport Architecture Group
• Consistent contact with Planning and Zoning, Inspections, and City of Roxboro
• Maintain community relationships in order to stay up to date on working being done
• Keeps Economic Development tied in with informal community networks
2. Monitor quality of life and ED metrics
• Evaluating current CRM platform in order to find a more user-friendly, cost-effective
solution to manage projects, BRE visits, and community contacts
3. Improve community-facing resources to share information on efforts and successes
• Undertook the creation of a new Economic Development website in order to showcase
resources, keep the public informed, and better market the county to potential
investors/businesses.
• Ideas for improvement
o Incorporate a social media platform to better engage the public in collaboration
with Person County PIO
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART (DRAFT)
Register of Deeds
Sheriff
County Attorney
Cooperative Extension
Elected Appointed Local Board
Health
Assistant County Manager
InspectionsPerson Industries
Finance
Planning and Zoning
GIS
Recreation, Arts & Parks General Services
Information Technology
Elections
Tax Administration
Board of Commissioners
Voters of Person County
Economic Development
Emergency Services
Library
PATS Animal Services Human Resources
Clerk to the Board
Soil and Water
Human Services
(Social Services & Veterans Services)
County Manager
Public Information
Advisory Boards
and Committees
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BY-LAWS
OF THE
PERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
ARTICLE ONE
Organization
The Person County Economic Development Commission, Person County, North Carolina shall conduct
its business in a precise and uniform manner. Proceedings of meetings shall be accurately recorded as
valuable records and as a means of avoiding misunderstandings.
Section 1. The authority for creation of this organization is Article 2, "Economic Development
Commission" of Chapter 158 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
Section 2. The name of the organization shall be the Person County Economic Development
Commission, hereinafter referred to as Commission.
Section 3. The County of Person, North Carolina, and its trade area shall constitute the Person
County Economic Development Area.
Section 4. The location of the principal office of the Commission shall be within the bounds of the
City of Roxboro, North Carolina, and such other places as the business of the
Commission may require.
Section 5. The fiscal year of the Commission shall commence on the 1st day of July and end on the
30th day of June.
Section 6. The Commission shall be considered a Public Authority within the meaning of State Law,
Chapter 159, unless specified to the contrary by the creating governmental body.
ARTICLE TWO
Purposes and Objectives
The purpose of this Commission is to assist the County of Person in promoting economic development,
and to establish a framework for local, state and federal efforts toward providing the basic facilities
essential to the growth of the area. Specific objectives of the Commission are, through coordinated and
concerted efforts, to secure full potential development of Person County's resources, including, but not
limited to:
Section 1. Receive from any municipal, county, joint or regional planning board or commission with
jurisdiction within its area an economic development program for part or all of the area.
Section 2. Formulate projects for carrying out such economic development program, through
attraction of new industries, encouragement of agricultural development, encouragement
of new business and industrial ventures by local as well as foreign capital, and other
activities of a similar nature.
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Section 3. Conduct industrial surveys as needed, advertise in periodicals or other communications
media, furnish advice and assistance to business and industrial prospects which may
locate in the area, furnish advice and assistance to existing businesses and industries,
furnish advice and assistance to persons seeking to establish new businesses or industries,
and engage in related activities.
Section 4. Encourage the formation of private business development corporations or associations
which may carry out such projects as securing and preparing sites for industrial
development, constructing industrial buildings, or rendering financial or managerial
assistance to businesses and industries; furnish advice and assistance to such corporations
or associations.
Section 5. Carry on such other activities as maybe necessary in the proper exercise of the functions
described herein.
Section 6. Encourage the enrichment of curriculum to achieve appropriate occupational training,
including pertinent technical and vocational training within the school systems serving
the area; to assist in securing training programs for industry, business and related entities.
Section 7. Encourage development of programs designed to further health efforts, tourism,
transportation facilities, housing, recreation and related needs for the promotion of the
general economic well-being of Person County.
Section 8. Recommend the employment of an Economic Development Director, who shall be the
Director of the Commission, and other staff as may be required.
Section 8. Serve as the Appointing and Hiring Authority for positions with the Economic
Development Commission Department. Such employees shall be subject to the Person
County Personnel Policy.
ARTICLE THREE
Membership
Section 1. The composition of the Commission and terms of members shall be as determined by the
Person County Board of Commissioners as the appointing authority and as amended
pursuant to law from time to time. ‘Member’ is defined to include only those appointed
as regular members and not NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO members since the statutes
provide for an absolute maximum number of members of the board of directors of the
EDC. Only members should be allowed to vote. NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO or other
appropriate PERSON may be allowed to participate, BUT NOT vote, or to attend
executive sessions (CLOSED MEETINGS) upon approval of the members.
Section 2. Both Members and Non-Voting Ex Officios will be required to participate annually in
Ethics Training within the first 90 days of appointment to the Commission, as is feasible,
and within 90 days after each annual meeting, thereafter, at which time Conflict of
Interest Policies will be reviewed and signed. The training shall be conducted by means
approved by the County Attorney.
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ARTICLE FOUR
Authority of Commission Members
Section 1. The government, business and property of the Commission shall be managed by the
Members. The Members shall only act in the name of the Commission when it shall be
regularly convened by its Chairman, or acting Chairman, after due notice to all Members
of such meeting. Each Member, as applicable, shall serve for the term appointed, or until
death, resignation, retirement, removal, replacement, disqualification, or until a successor
is appointed or qualified.
Section 2. At the annual meeting held each January, after the organizational meeting of the Person
County Commissioners. The Members shall elect officers, which shall be Chairman,
Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The officers of the Commission and the Person County
Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Appointee shall be the Executive Board.
Section 3. The term of such officer shall be for one (1) year. They shall assume office upon election
by a majority, as defined herein, and continue until replacement or re-election at the next
annual meeting. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves or be elected to any other
office.
Section 4. Vacancies in the Executive Board arising from any cause may be filled by the
Commission for the unexpired term of the office creating the vacancy.
ARTICLE FIVE
Duties of Officers
Section 1. The general duties of the Chairman of the Commission are:
A. The Chairman shall preside at all regular, special and emergency meetings of the
Commission and the Executive Board.
B. The Chairman may appoint such committees as the work of the Commission may
require, subject to the approval of the Commission, and shall guide and direct the
efforts of said committees.
C. Disbursement of funds shall at all times conform with the policies as promulgated
by the County and with general and special terms and conditions of appropriated
funds in compliance with any local, state, or federal grants.
Section 2. The Vice-Chairman of the Commission shall perform the duties of the Chairman in their
absence,
Section 3. The general duties of the Secretary are:
A. The Secretary shall verify and authenticate all the records of the Commission and
the Executive Board.
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B. The Secretary shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned by the
Commission.
Section 4. The Director shall be the chief staff officer of the Commission. The Director shall be an
ex-officio member of all functional and standing committees. The Director's scope of
work shall be as established by the County.
The Executive Director shall be the chief staff officer of the Commission. The Executive
Director shall be an ex-officio member of all functional and standing committees. The
scope of work shall be that adopted by the Commission. The Executive Director shall
function directly under the overall supervision of the Executive Board. All orders and
directives to the Commission staff shall be from the Chairman to the Executive Director.
The Executive Director shall be directly responsible for, but not limited to the following:
A. The Executive Director shall supervise and direct all other employees of the
Commission.
B. The Executive Director shall implement the administrative policies and
procedures concerning the staff and the staff functions as established by the
Commission.
C. The Executive Director shall be responsible for maintaining the necessary records
to satisfy the Commission requirements, and those of such other agencies as may
be involved.
D. The Executive Director shall discharge the functional and operational
requirements as set forth by the Commission.
E. The Executive Director shall expend effort toward establishment of liaison with
agencies of local, state and federal governments, and with financial institutions,
engineering firms, building contractors, public and private utility companies,
locational consultants and other entities either directly or indirectly involved with
business planning and location.
F. The Executive Director may be assigned other duties, or duties may be eliminated
by the Chairman upon approval by the Commission or the Executive Board.
Section 5. The Executive Board shall carry out such functions as the Members may authorize or
direct.
ARTICLE SIX
Compensation
Section 1. Compensation for Commission travel expenses and allowances applicable to the
Commission staff, officers, and Members shall be in accordance with the policies adopted
by the County.
ARTICLE SEVEN
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Commission Panels and Task Forces
Section 1. The Chairman may from time to time appoint qualified individuals to serve on bodies
created to achieve specific objectives and purposes of the Commission, subject to the
approval of the Commission. The creation of appropriate panels and taskforces as
operating entities is hereby authorized.
ARTICLE EIGHT
Meetings
The Commission shall meet regularly, at least every three (3) months.
Section 1. The annual meeting of the Commission shall be held in Person County, North Carolina at
a location approved by the Chairman or Director.
Section 2. Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held as announced in accordance with NC
Open Meetings Law per NCGS 143-318.12. The regular meetings shall be held in Person
County, North Carolina at a location approved by the Chairman or Director.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or the Director, or by any three (3)
Members, at any time or place by giving forty-eight (48) hours written notice, providing
such notice states purpose for which the special meeting is called.
Section 4. Emergency meetings may be called by the Chairman or the Director, or by any three (3)
Members, at any time or place by giving as much notice as is reasonably possible,
providing such notice states the purpose for which the emergency meeting is called.
Notification of emergency meetings may be by telephone or electronic mail.
Section 5. Whenever there is no business for the Commission, the Chairman may dispense with a
regular meeting in accordance with Open Meetings Law, provided the Commission must
meet every three (3) months.
Section 6. A majority of the board membership shall constitute a quorum. The number required for
a quorum is not affected by vacancies. If a member has withdrawn from a meeting
without being excused by majority vote of the remaining members present, he or she
shall be counted as present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
If no quorum is present at the annual meeting, a regular, special, or emergency meeting,
there shall be no official meeting.
Section 7. At Commission meetings, each of the Members present shall have one vote. All
Commission actions shall require a majority vote, except as otherwise required by
applicable law.
Section 8. The Commission may authorize in extraordinary circumstances for action to be taken by
a committee of no less than three (3), only for the task appointed.
Section 9. All Commission meetings shall be open to the public and shall conform with the Open
Meeting Law.
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Section 10. The question of parliamentary procedure shall be decided according to Robert’s Rules of
Order.
ARTICLE NINE
Budget
Section l. The budget for the Commission shall be as authorized by the Person County Board of
Commissioners and shall be executed pursuant to County and State rules.
ARTICLE TEN
Records
Section 1. The Commission staff shall maintain a file of all studies, plans, reports, and
recommendations made by the Commission in the discharge of its duties and
responsibilities.
Section 2. An annual report shall be given to the governing body of Person County.
ARTICLE ELEVEN
Confidentiality
All members of the Person County Economic Development Commission shall be required to sign and
honor a confidentiality agreement, which shall pertain to all current economic development projects, all
personnel matters involving the Economics Development Department, and other matters required to
remain confidential by law.
ARTICLE ELEVEN TWELVE
Amendments
The Members, by the affirmative vote of a majority thereof, provided a quorum is present, may make,
alter, amend, add to or repeal, or otherwise modify these by-laws at any regular or special meeting. Prior
written notification of a minimum of seven (7) days shall be accorded Members relative to amendments
or changes. The notice shall list the proposed change(s).
These Bylaws may only be amended by the Person County Board of Commissioners; however, the
Economic Development Commission may recommend amendments to the Person County Board of
Commissioners for consideration and subsequent approval by the Board of Commissioners.
ARTICLE TWELVETHIRTEEN
Dissolution and Liquidation
The authority for the Commission may be repealed in the same manner as it was originally authorized
resulting in the dissolution of the Commission. Said notification of resolution of repeal shall be subject to
the notice period as defined in the General Statutes of North Carolina.
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In the event of dissolution and liquidation of the Commission, the Members Commission shall, after
paying or making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities, debts and obligations of the
Commission, dispose and distribute all assets of the Commission exclusively for the purposes of the
Commission, subject to the approval of the Countycreating body. Said actions may be subject to Section
50l(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended from time to time.
Revised May, 2011; September 20, 2012; May 2013; August 30, 2017; October 22, 2019, May 28, 2020,
August 21, 2025
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A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
PERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FOR A CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP
Whereas, NC GS Chapter 58 authorizes counties to create county economic development commissions
and to periodically make changes to such commissions; and
Whereas, the Person County Board of Commissioners created the Person County Economic
Development Commission at its meeting on February 16, 1981; and
Whereas, the 1981 Resolution authorized the Board of County Commissioners to change the membership
on the Economic Development Commission for any reason; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners changed the membership by action at its meeting on
August 20, 2012; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on May 19, 2014 took action to further
amend the resolution to change the membership and responsibilities of the board; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on June 2, 2014 took action to formalize
and ratify the action at its May 19, 2014 meeting; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on May 18, 2015 took action to establish an ex-
officio seat for a Farmland Preservation Plan stakeholder non-voting representative; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on January 4, 2016 took action to amend
the resolution to change the composition of the title as it relates to an ex-officio, non-voting representative
of Piedmont Community College; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on January 23, 2017 amended the resolution
to change the appointee of the Board of Commissioners to authorize an alternate to the Chair of the Board
of County Commissioners; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on May 15, 2017 desired to further amend
the resolution to change the appointees of the Board of Commissioners in Section 2.A below with a July
I, 2017 effective date; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on July I0, 2017 further amended the resolution to
add an ex-officio for a City of Roxboro representative as well as an ex-officio representative for Piedmont
Community College; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on September 11, 2017 desired to amend its
resolution to remove the amendment requiring the Secretary/Treasurer to report to the Director of the
Commission; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on February 26, 2018 desired to further
amend the resolution to change the appointees of the Board of Commissioners in Section 2. B below to
grant voting privileges to the Mayor of Roxboro, or alternate elected official of the City of Roxboro,
thereby increasing the membership; and
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Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on August 6, 2018 desired to amend its resolution
to add an ex-officio for a Representative of Person County Schools, as designated by the Superintendent
for himself, a member of the Board of Education, or an employee of Person County Schools; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on January 7, 2019 amended its resolution to add
one Member at Large to be designated for a minority representation in Section 2-C, as well as to add
David Newell, Sr., as a non-board member, ex-officio without voting rights for one year from
appointment; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on February 18, 2025 took action to further amend
its resolution to designate one Member at Large for a farmland/agricultural community representation in
Section 2-C; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting on March 3, 2025 took action to formalize
and ratify the action at its February 18, 2025 meeting; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners at its meeting on August 18, 2025 amended its resolution to add
“as appointed by the Board of Commissioners each January” in Section 2-B; and
Now therefore be it resolved that:
1. The 1981 resolution creating the Person County Economic Development Commission as
amended is further amended as follows:
(a) Existing Section 2 is repealed and the following section 2 is inserted therefore:
Section 2, MEMBERSHIP, TERMS OF OFFICE, ETC.
"The commission shall consist of nine (9) members. The members shall be appointed for (5)
year terms except for those members appointed by virtue of their respective offices, which
such members shall serve for the period which they occupy those offices. The membership of
the Board shall be as follows with the members serving the terms indicated by the number
indicated after their names:
A. Elected Chair or alternate of the Person County Board of Commissioners serving ex-
officio with full right to vote (term of office), provided however, if not present, the
county manager is authorized to vote, and
B. Elected Mayor or alternate elected official of the Roxboro City Council serving ex-officio
with full right to vote (term of office), as appointed by the Board of Commissioners each
January, and
C. Five (5) Members at Large appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, each for a
concurrent five (5) year term; and One (1) Member at Large appointed by the Board of
Commissioners for a minority representation with the same concurrent term as the
Members at Large above; and One (1) Member at Large appointed by the Board of
Commissioners for an agricultural/farm community representation with the same
concurrent term as the Members at Large above.
Any member of the Economic Development Commission may be removed at any time with
or without cause by a majority vote of the appointment authority.
The following persons shall be permitted to participate fully in the activities of the board as
non-board members but shall have no right to vote on any matter except as authorized in
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Section 2A above as to the County Manager:
1. Person County Manager serving ex-officio
2. Roxboro City Manager serving ex-officio
3. Representative of Piedmont Community College
4. Representative of Person County Schools, as designated by the Superintendent for
himself, a member of the Board of Education, or an employee of Person County Schools
Adopted, this, the 18th day of August 2025.
Kyle Puryear, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
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Organizational
Structures for Economic
Development
KATHERINE M. CATHEY
COUNTY MANAGER
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Options for Organizational Changes
LINE DEPARTMENT
(COUNTY DEPARTMENT)
Economic Development Director continues to
report to County Manager with additional
direction, as desired by the Board of
Commissioners, provided by EDC. (Currently,
the EDC functions as an advisory board rather
than a public authority.)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(PUBLIC AUTHORITY)
Person County appropriates funding to the EDC
to carry out its purposes and objectives,
including to “hire and fix the compensation of
any personnel necessary to its operations”. EDC
employees would be employees of the public
authority (EDC), and the EDC would be
responsible for following the provisions of
NCGS Chapter 159. “Local Government
Finance” and applicable public employment
law.
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Purposes and Objectives
EDC Bylaws
1.Receive from any municipal, county, joint or regional planning board or commission with jurisdiction within its area an economic development program…
2.Formulate projects for carrying out such economic development program, through attraction of new industries, encouragement of agricultural development, encouragement of new business and industrial ventures by local as well as foreign capital, and other activities of a similar nature.
3.Conduct industrial surveys as needed, advertise in periodicals or other communications media, furnish advice and assistance to business and industrial prospects… to existing businesses and industries… to persons seeking to establish new businesses or industries...
4.Encourage the formation of private business development corporations or associations which may carry out such projects as securing and preparing sites for industrial development, constructing industrial buildings, or rendering financial or managerial assistance to businesses and industries; furnish advice and assistance to such corporations or associations.
5.Carry on such other activities as may be necessary in the proper exercise of the functions described herein.
6.Encourage the enrichment of curriculum to achieve appropriate occupational training…; to assist in securing training programs for industry, business and related entities.
7.Encourage development of programs designed to further health efforts, tourism, transportation facilities, housing, recreation and related needs for the promotion of the general economic well-being of Person County.
8.Recommend the employment of an Economic Development Director, who shall be the Director of the Commission, and other staff as may be required.
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Person County EDC Agendas
Jan.-Dec. 2022 (10 meetings)
ROUTINE ITEMS
•Welcome
•Invocation
•Approval of Minutes
•Director’s Report
•Member and Ex-Officio Comments
•Chairman’s Report
•Next Meeting
•Adjournment
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
•Business Survey Update (Mar)
•Strategic Plan Update and Exercise (Apr)
•Strategic Action Agenda Presentation (Jun)
•Strategic Planning Session (Jul)
•Strategic Plan Adoption (Aug)
•Public Infrastructure Request (Aug)
•Carolina Core Presentation (Oct)
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Person County EDC Agendas
Jan.-Dec. 2023 (9 meetings)
ROUTINE ITEMS
•Welcome
•Invocation
•Approval of Minutes
•Director’s Report
•Member and Ex Officio Comments
•Chairman’s Report
•Next Meeting
•Adjournment
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
•Advertising Options (Jan)
•Carbon Plan Update (Jan)
•Palace Pointe Ad Info (Feb)
•Industry Visit LP (Mar)
•Closed Session (Jun)
•Duke Energy Presentation (Sep)
•UDO Presentation (Sep)
•Dominion Energy Presentation (Oct)
•Closed Session (Nov)
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Options for Organizational Changes
Next Steps
LINE DEPARTMENT
(COUNTY DEPARTMENT)
Establish expectations for EDC
◦What additional support does the EDC need
from staff to accomplish its purposes and
objectives?
Amend EDC bylaws
◦Amend Section 2 to add BOC Appointee
◦Add Article Eleven, Confidentiality
◦Amend Article Twelve, Amendments
◦Amend Article Thirteen, Dissolution and
Liquidation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(PUBLIC AUTHORITY)
Same steps as for line department with the
addition of:
◦Amend EDC bylaws
o Amend Article Two, Section 8 (Director)
o Amend Article Five, Section 4 (Director)
◦Appropriate funding to the EDC
◦Ensure EDC complies with local government
finance and public employment laws
◦Ensure EDC accomplishes its purposes and
objectives
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BOC Recommendations, Ideas or Questions
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Human Services
Advisory Options
BRIAN D. HART
ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER & HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR
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Relevant Statutes
Excepts from N.C.G.S.A 153A-77
In the exercise of its jurisdiction over commissions, boards and agencies, the board of county commissioners may assume direct control of any activities theretofore conducted by or through any commission, board or agency by the adoption of a resolution assuming and conferring upon the board of county commissioners all powers, responsibilities and duties of any such commission, board or agency.
The board of county commissioners may also appoint advisory boards, committees, councils and agencies composed of qualified and interested county residents to study, interpret and develop community support and cooperation in activities conducted by or under the authority of the board of county commissioners of said county.
Excepts from N.C.G.S.A 108A-9
Duties and Responsibilities for a County Board of Social Services:
(2) To advise county and municipal authorities in developing policies and plans to improve the social conditions of the community;
(3) To consult with the director of social services about problems relating to his office, and to assist him in planning budgets for the county department of social services;
(5) To have such other duties and responsibilities as the General Assembly, the Department of Health and Human Services or the Social Services Commission or the board of county commissioners may assign to it.
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Advisory Committee: Human Services or Social Services
Wake County (NC) Example
Social Services Committee:
•Review social services issues and Wake County
Health and Human Services Department programs;
•Advise the Board on policies and procedures that
improve the social conditions of the community
•Ensure the Board has information to advocate for
the appropriate provision of social services within
Wake County.
•Evaluate program needs; develop and recommend
action-oriented strategies to the Board.
•Recommend priorities for advocacy to the Board
and engage the broader community in support of
established social services priorities.
Wayne County (NC) Example
Health and Human Services Advisory Board:
The Wayne County Health & Human Services
Advisory Board is established by the County
Board to advise the manager, the county
manager, and the county board on policy and
programs of the departments. The committee's
purpose is to enhance the delivery of health
and human services to the citizens of Wayne
County. With areas of emphasis on the
prevention of disease, promotion of public
health services, food and nutrition services,
child and adult protective services, foster care
and adoption, Medicaid enrollment and
processing, and child protective services.
Holmsted County (MN) Example
Human Services Advisory Board:
•To advocate for the delivery of humanservicesinamannerthatpromotes self-sufficiency and reduces reliance on the social system.
•To advocate thatthe range of services aredrivenbycommunityneedsand legal mandates, which are guided by quality, effectiveness, accountability, and efficiency.
•To view human services programs throughthelensofcommunitymembers,offering avoiceforpotentialimprovementorgapsinprogrammingbasedonemergingdata,trends,and best practices.
•Participate in strategic conversations focused
on human services delivery.
•To advocate and emphasizepreventionandearlyinterventioninsocialservices.
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Proposed Committee Size, Composition, &
Meeting Frequency
•Five to Seven Person Committee appointed by Board of Commissioners
•Board of Commissioners/Human Services Board will approve bylaws, which will be drafted by Human
Services Director
•Bi-monthly or Quarterly meeting schedules
•Ideas for committee representation may include:
•Law enforcement agencies
•Other relevant County departments/staff (i.e. Person Industries, PATS, Public Health, etc.)
•Guardian ad Litem
•Program/service recipients (past and/or present)
•Veterans Council representative (if Human Services Committee
•Other persons, including members of the general public representing various occupations
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BOC Recommendations, Ideas or Questions
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