02-03-2025 Closed Session Meeting Minutes BOC-Redacted February 3, 2025, Closed Session Page 1 of 3
Person County Board of Commissioners
Minutes of a Closed Session
DATE: February 3, 2025
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESENT:
Chairman Puryear
Vice-Chairman Thomas
Commissioner Wilborn
Commissioner Royster
Commissioner Ellixson
OTHERS PRESENT:
County Manager, Katherine Cathey
Clerk to the Board, Michele Solomon
County Attorney, T.C. Morphis, Jr.
Economic Development Director, Brandy Lynch (Closed Session #1)
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas Puryear and carried 5-0 to enter
into Closed Sessions at 9:13 p.m. Closed Session #1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4)
for the purpose of discussion of matters relating to the location or expansion of industries
or other businesses in the county (economic development) with the following individuals
permitted to attend: County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele
Solomon, County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., and Economic Development Director
Brandy Lynch, followed by Closed Session #2 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 in matters related to the lawsuits Person County v. Yarboro with the following
individuals permitted to attend: County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Manager
Katherine Cathey, and Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon
Chairman Puryear called the Closed Sessions to order at 9:16 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION #1
Economic Development Director Brandy Lynch advised she had a few updates to
provide to the Board. She stated that Project Rox signed the purchase and sales contract
last week. She stated that the owner of the company is in town this week and will be
touring the property. She stated that this should close within 30 days.
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CLOSED SESSION #2
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 9:33 p.m.