10-15-2024 Closed Session Meeting Minutes BOC- Redacted
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Person County Board of Commissioners
Minutes of a Closed Session
DATE: October 15, 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., and
Economic Development Director, Brandy Lynch
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to enter into
Closed Session at 9:06 a.m. per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters
relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the county related
to economic development with the following individuals allowed to attend: County
Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon, County Attorney T.C.
Morphis, Jr., and Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch
Chairman Powell called the Closed Sessions to order at 9:07 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch provided an update on the Mega
Park. She stated that she met with DOT on Friday. She stated that there are now concrete
barriers and signs at the road closure site. She stated that the road closure signs and
barriers will need to be at the site for a minimum of three months. She stated that the
County would pay for the first month, and the Project would pay for the other two
months. She stated that the County would get reimbursed from the Project after the first
month. She stated that she has had discussions with the Project and they will now be the
direct contact for DOT. She stated that the Project will not do a formal announcement,
and that they have indicated that the County will be able to announce once they close on
the sale of the property. She stated that the Project has not asked for incentives from the
County or the State.
No action was taken by the Board on this matter.
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Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch provided an update to the North
Park site. She stated that Golden Leaf agreed to pay the retainage, and tentatively agreed
to pay the Geotech. County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr. stated that he will speak to Main
Stream Earthworks attorney in reference to the lawsuit to see if they will settle for $50K-
60K.
No action was taken by the Board on this matter.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Commissioner Palmer and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 9:47 a.m.