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Person County Board of Commissioners
Minutes of a Closed Session
DATE: October 7, 2024
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Powell,
Vice-Chairman Sims,
Commissioner Palmer,
Commissioner Puryear, and
Commissioner Thomas
OTHERS PRESENT:
County Manager, Katherine Cathey,
Clerk to the Board, Michele Solomon,
County Attorney, T.C. Morphis, Jr.,
Economic Development Director, Brandy Lynch
Health Director, Janet Clayton, and
Environmental Health Supervisor, Bonnie Holt
A motion was made by Commissioner Puryear and carried 5-0 to enter into
Closed Sessions at 7:36 p.m. Closed Session # 1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for
the purpose to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine
Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., Health
Director Janet Clayton, Environmental Health Supervisor Bonnie Holt, and Economic
Development Director Brandy Lynch, followed by Closed Session #2 per General
Statute 143-318.11(a)(6) for the purpose to discuss personnel with the following
individuals permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey.
Chairman Powell called the Closed Sessions to order at 7:37 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION #1
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Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch provided an update to the lawsuit
with Main Stream Earthworks. She stated that Golden Leaf will allow her to close out the
grant. She stated that all bills have been paid. She stated that if she asks for the retainage,
Golden Leaf may pay for it. She stated that Golden Leaf expressed concerns about what
company is buying the land, what types of jobs, how many employees, pay, etcetera. She
stated that she has submitted the Geotech and pictures. County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr.
went over the estimated litigation costs, which could be in excess of $51K. It was the
consensus of the Board to pay up to the $77K retainage to Main Stream Earthworks via
settlement instead of proceeding with the litigation. Morphis advised that he would speak
with counsel for Main Stream Earthworks and present a settlement offer.
County Attorney T.C. Morphis Jr. provided an update on the Human Services
Building. He stated that the closing with Brixmor is scheduled for October 8, 2024. He
stated that the language in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) changed. He
stated that in reference to the water line, it was supposed to have two water lines, and two
meters. He stated that a new water valve was installed, and no new water line was
installed. County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that the County’s water supply is
isolated, and that General Services Director Ray Foushee is satisfied with this.
No action was taken by the Board on this matter.
CLOSED SESSION #2
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Sims and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 9:20 p.m.