09-15-2025 Meeting Minutes BOC
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS September 15, 2025
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Jason Thomas 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, September 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.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.
Vice-Chairman Thomas offered an invocation, and Commissioner Wilborn led the group in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda with the addition of Item #9E- Access Road Rehabilitation Project Contract and
Item #9F- Call for Planning Board Public Hearings to be added under new business and the
removal of Item #9B- Vaya Update.
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF RETIREE MELINDA HUDSON
Chairman Puryear read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiree
Melinda Hudson, recognizing her thirty years of service to Person County.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 5-0 to approve a
Resolution of Appreciation for Retiree Melinda Hudson.
Melinda Hudson stated that she was grateful for the thirty years that she has
worked for the County, and that she felt blessed.
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RECOGNITION OF PERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS/NORTHERN MIDDLE
SCHOOL FOR THE GOLDEN LEAF SCHOOLS INITIATIVE
Commissioner Royster recognized and congratulated the Person County Board of
Education, leadership, faculty, and students of Northern Middle School, for being one of
the fifteen schools selected in NC to receive the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative Award.
She stated that this award focuses on mathematics in the schools and preparing students in
middle school so they will be ready once they enter into the workforce. She stated that
earlier this year, she had the honor to tour Northern Middle School, along with the Board
of Education, State Representative Ray Jeffers, and Senator Graig Meyer.
Person County Board of Education Chair Freda Tillman expressed thanks to the
Board of Commissioners for their recognition on behalf of Person County School
Superintendent Dr. Rodney Peterson and the Person County Board of Education. She
stated that the Board of Education would also like to thank the Board of Commissioners
for the support that they have received to be able to carry out plans for Person County
Schools.
PUBLIC HEARING:
FY27 COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING
APPLICATION
A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Thomas and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for FY27 Community Transportation Program Funding
Application.
Transportation Director Mitch Fleig presented. He stated that his department has a
staff of nine full-time and thirteen part-time transit specialists, as well as four full-time
administrative staff, all of whom joyfully serve the residents of Person County. He stated
that in FY25, PATS accommodated over 54,000 trips and drove over 385,000 miles
amongst the fourteen vans and buses. He stated that the mission of PATS is to provide
safe, friendly, and reliable transportation to the citizens of Person County utilizing the
most efficient manner possible to increase mobility and support a livable community.
He stated the purpose of the hearing was to bring before the Board for approval the FY27
Community Transportation Program Application. He stated that the Community
Transportation program grants are divided into two categories. He stated that the
Administrative Project, which consists of $208,260, with a 15% local match, would be
$31,239 for the local share. He stated that the Combined Capital Grant, which is to be
used for the purchase of three replacement vehicles, as well as some technology updates,
is $363,600, with a 10% local match, would be $36,360.
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Fleig stated that the total for both projects is $571,860, and the local share for the
County would be $67,599. He stated that the Transportation Advisory Board met on June
4, 2025, and recommended the submittal of the application for these funds. He stated that
he is asking the Board for approval of the grant submittal and the use of the local funds
noted in the FY27 Community Transportation Program Application.
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition to FY27 Community Transportation Program Funding Application.
A motion was made by Commissioner Long and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing for FY27 Community Transportation Program Funding Application.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY
A motion was made by Chairman Puryear and carried 5-0 to approve the FY27
Community Transportation Program Funding Application.
INFORMAL COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before the Board to make informal comments:
Dr. Kevin Lee, President of Piedmont Community College (PCC), stated that he is
speaking today on behalf of PCC. He stated that on the agenda is an item for consideration
from the Board for PCC to sublease approximately 5,000-6,000 square feet of the 90,000
square-foot South Campus. He stated that this opportunity is in conjunction with Zachry
and Duke Energy. He stated that PCC’s goal is to provide opportunities for the students
that would otherwise not exist, as well as breaking down barriers for the students in order
for them to obtain jobs. He stated that through this partnership, Zachry will be hiring
approximately 1,000 workers. He stated that this is a unique opportunity for PCC to create
a pipeline for students, while being on the PCC South Campus. He asked the Board to
consider this opportunity, as it would be great for PCC, as well as the community.
Connee White of 327 Lochridge Drive, Roxboro stated that she is a Board of
Trustee member for PCC. She encouraged the Board to vote in favor of PCC subleasing
part of the PCC South Campus to Zachry. She stated that the proximity for the students to
Zachry is definitely a win-win situation, as Zachry can assist students with soft skills, such
as interviewing and professionalism and provide mentorship as well as possible future
employment. She stated that the Board of Trustees sees Zachry at the South Campus as an
enhancement, a compliment to PCC’s mission of preparing students for their first job and
future pay raises.
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Charles Harvey of 426 Holly Springs Drive, Timberlake stated that on behalf of
PCC Board of Trustees, he wishes to express his support for Zachry’s proposal to sublease
space at PCC’s South Campus. He stated that this arrangement will benefit PCC
academically. He requested the Board’s approval to proceed with this initiative.
Julie Maybee of 1037 Younger Road, Roxboro stated that she is here to express
support of the acquisition of the rail trail lands in Person County. She stated that it would
help boost economic development in the area, bring connectivity to the neighborhoods in
the commercial areas, and it is consistent with the Person County & City of Roxboro Joint
Comprehensive Land Use Plan that was adopted in 2021.
Colin Wurster of 1970 Whitt Town Road, Roxboro stated that he is in support of
the acquisition of the railroad corridor and acquisition. He provided a personal memory
from when he was a child, riding his bicycle down the road. He stated that the roads are
not safe today for children. He stated that the trail matters because it is a safe controlled
space for children to travel and play, as well as adults to get outside and be with their
children in a safe, controlled manner. He stated that this corridor is going to happen, as far
as he can tell, no matter what. He stated that the choices are between letting Person
County control the land in Person County or letting some outsiders manage it, for instance
Durham. He stated that we need to be involved for our children and our families and to
keep control of Person County by Person County, and if we do not take the wheel,
someone else will.
Jeff Kisner of 200 Semora Road, Roxboro stated that it has been a privilege to live
in Roxboro for the past ten years, as he relocated from Pennsylvania to escape harsher
winters and to be closer to his grandchildren. He stated that he is in favor of the bike trail.
He stated that he has mobility issues and bicycling has been a life-changer for him. He
stated that it has aided in losing seventy pounds over the past couple of years and has
improved his quality of life. He stated that he has to travel at least forty minutes to have
access to the nearest greenway. He stated that most who are opposed probably have never
walked or ridden on a greenway.
Janna Kisner of 200 Semora Road, Roxboro stated that she is a member of Friends
of the Park and supports the bike trial. She stated that she enjoys bicycling. She stated that
when she moved here in 2016, she was disappointed that Person County did not have a
greenway. She stated that she and her husband scour the map to find greenways in other
nearby places to ride their bikes. She stated that she realizes people fear the proposed
greenway and have been misinformed. She stated that from her experience as a woman,
she has bicycled miles and miles by herself in multiple states and has never once felt
threatened by any activity on a greenway.
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Kisner stated that she has not seen any criminal activity, vandalism, or trespassing
off the greenways. She stated that people are there with their families, walking dogs, and
riding bicycles, and young athletes are training. She stated that this is a much-needed and
worthy investment in the economic development of Person County and urged the Board to
proceed with the land purchase.
Christy Harris of 268 Cardens Cove Road, Timberlake stated that she was told
that someone from DOT would be at the meeting and that she would be able to ask
questions. She stated that she and her husband are huge hikers, and they have been hiking
all over the United States. She stated that she is opposed to the trail mainly for safety
issues as she has six grandchildren. She stated that the trail will be twenty feet from her
bedroom window. She stated that she cannot safely send a six-year-old outside with
people she does not know hiking twenty foot from her bedroom window. She stated that
she has an HOA, and that they do not want people parking on their privately maintained
road that she and other residents in her neighborhood pay for. She stated that they do not
want that, and it will not be happening, and that she wants it on the record that they do not
want their road used for people to park and to not be used at all. She stated that a surveyor
showed up and was surveying land, twenty feet of her bedroom window and newly added
sunroom. She stated that she feels the grant was done illegally, and she is opposing this
trail.
Ronald Booker, Chair of the Facilities, Buildings, and Grounds Committee for
PCC stated that he is in support of the sublease at the PCC South Campus. He stated that
the committee sees this as an incredible opportunity.
Linda Dickerson of 292 Cardens Cove Road, Timberlake stated that she is against
the rail trail. She stated that she has safety concerns related to the trail. She stated that
people want to know where the money is actually coming from, and are taxpayers going to
have to pay for any of this. She had concerns about the upkeep and maintenance and who
would be responsible.
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DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. September 2, 2025 Minutes
B. Budget Amendment #5
C. Animal Services Ordinance Amendment
D. 2025 Eno-Haw Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
E. Creative Economic Development Consulting Agreement
F. SUP-02-25 – Written Decision Approving Special Use Permit Application
G. A Resolution by the County of Person to direct the Expenditure of Opioid
Settlement Funds
H. Resolution Amending the 2025 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Person
County Board of Commissioners
NEW BUSINESS:
PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUBLEASE
County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that PCC is requesting to sublease part of
the PCC South Campus Building, formally referred to as the CHATT Building to Zachry
Group, who will be using the space for interviewing and hiring candidates for newly created
jobs in Person County. She stated that Duke Energy recently awarded the engineering,
procurement, and construction contract for the first, Person County Combined Cycle Project
to Zachry. She stated that the County is the owner of the building and currently leases it to
PCC, and that Section 11.1 of the Agreement states that “The College may not assign or
sublease the Leased Property, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the
County, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.”
Jody Blackwell, Dean of Technical and Manufacturing Programs at PCC presented
the following, provided by Zachry:
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Beth Townsend, Director of the East Region for Duke Energy’s Government and
Community Relations, thanked the Board for considering this opportunity. She stated that
when Zachry first approached Duke Energy about locating a hiring center in Person County,
they discussed potential locations, and her initial temporary thought would be the Small
Business Center. She stated that as further discussions occurred, Zachry needed something
long-term. She stated that she spoke with Blackwell about the possibility of utilizing the
South Campus. She stated that this is a win-win for the students, for the college, for the
company, and for the community. She stated that she hopes the Board will consider this
option for both Duke Energy and for Zachry.
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Russ Horton, Project Director for Zachary for Person County stated that Zachry is
breaking ground today on the project. He stated that they have a local subcontractor in NC
that will be doing a lot of the site civil work. He stated that there is a lot of excavation and
fill. He stated that this project is going to be located right next to the current operating
Roxboro Steam Plant. He stated that they will be there from today through 2029. He stated
that if Duke elects to move forward with a second project, which would be adjacent to this
one, they will be there through 2030. He stated that it is a great opportunity for Zachry, and
they are excited to partner with Person County and Roxboro. He stated that Zachry will be
here for quite a while, therefore they want to be a good neighbor, and for them to be
successful, they will need to hire a considerable amount of people, roughly 800 people, if
both projects are going. He stated that this is a natural gas facility that would generate 1,300
megawatts of electricity, which is more than the current Steam Plant or Coal Plant. He stated
that if Zachry builds both of them, that is about 2,600 megawatts of electricity, and they
would replace the Coal Plants. He stated that this would be more efficient and much cleaner
energy. He stated that the Coal Plants will shut down once this starts operating; therefore, it
is a win-win for the community. He stated that Zachry is looking at doing work outside of
this area, in NC, so employees that join this project would have the opportunity to travel to
different work areas in NC with Duke Energy and Zachry. He thanked the Board for
considering this option.
Commissioner Wilborn asked if PCC and Zachry had come to agreeable terms for
the sublease. Blackwell stated no, that there are options that they need to discuss, to include
pricing. He stated that they brought this before the Board to obtain approval so that they
could potentially move forward. Wilborn stated that it sounds very complimentary for the
space and to bring on the jobs and investment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to authorize the
County Manager to provide the County’s written consent to PCC to enter into a sublease
agreement with Zachry.
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PERSON COUNTY MULTIMODAL FEASIBILITY STUDY AND 501 RAILROAD
CORRIDOR ACQUISITION UPDATE
Chairman Puryear stated that this item is for informational purposes only, and that
he asked for this item to be placed on the agenda. He stated that there would be no action
taken by the Board on this item and that he felt it necessary and important to clear up some
misconceptions around this item.
Recreation, Arts, and Parks Director John Hill stated that talks about the acquisition
of the railroad corridor pre-date him. He stated that he has been here a little over 26 years,
and this has been going on for several decades. Hill presented the following:
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Commissioner Long thanked Hill for all the work that he has done over the years
and for his presentation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN QUARTERLY REPORT
County Manager Katherine Cathey presented the final quarterly report for FY25,
which ended June 30, 2025. She stated that the Board was provided, in the agenda packet,
quite a bit of detail for progress made over the course of the year for the variety of goals and
objectives that were set for the strategic plan. She stated that the Board did vote to do some
revisions to the strategic plan for the current fiscal year. She stated that the County will have
incorporated those into the reporting tool and will be reporting back to the Board on progress
made in the first quarter, as we are nearing the end of that in the near future. She stated that
she is very proud of all the work that all the departments did over the previous fiscal year.
She stated that she is working to carry out the vision and the mission that was set by the
Board, and implementing the budget for the fiscal year and applying those funds to the
County’s priorities.
Commissioner Wilborn asked, when would the County start on the Feasibility Study
for the facilities. Cathey advised that General Services Director Ray Foushee is drafting an
RFP for that and will be done in the near future. Wilborn stated that it is a Facilities
Assessment, not a Feasibility Study, to which Cathey replied, that it is the Comprehensive
Facilities Assessment for the County. Wilborn stated that she was excited about that one,
and Cathey echoed her sentiment. Commissioner Royster stated that she appreciates the
hard work from staff to accomplish some of these goals on the strategic plan.
No action was taken by the Board on this matter.
ACCESS ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT CONTRACT
County Manager Katherine Cathey stated that the County has the opportunity to
commence the Access Road Rehabilitation Project at Raleigh Regional Airport in Person
County. She stated that the contractor would like to get started on October 1, 2025. She
stated that this project will rehabilitate the airport property road that begins once state
maintenance ends on Montgomery Drive. She stated that the County has been looking
forward to doing this project for quite a while. She stated that the project was bid twice, and
Fred Smith Company of Raleigh provided the only responsive bid. She stated that staff and
airport engineers worked with Fred Smith Company to bring the total cost down to what the
County had previously projected would be available. She stated that the County has funding
through the Airport Infrastructure Grant that they have saved up for several years, that could
be used towards this project. She stated that the County may need some of the FY26 funding
to go towards it, and if that is the case, they will request it. She stated that NC DOT has
approved the use of this funding for this project, but the County does not actually have the
money in hand yet.
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Cathey stated that there is money available within the Airport Construction Fund to
go ahead and start on the project, then the County could reimburse itself with the Airport
Infrastructure Grant when it comes in. She asked the Board to award the contract to Fred
Smith Company in the amount of $675,274 and authorize her to execute the contract,
pending legal review, as she does not actually have the contract in hand. She stated that the
County worked with Fred Smith Company on the most recent project that was completed at
the airport, which was the Runway Rehabilitation, and staff was very pleased with their
work.
Commissioner Long stated that since his family owns a paving company, he is
recusing himself from voting on this matter.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-0 to formally recuse
Commissioner Long from this vote.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 4-0 to award the
contract to Fred Smith Company and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract,
following legal review.
CALL FOR PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS
Interim Planning Director Margaret Hauth stated that at the Planning Board meeting
on September 11, 2025, the Planning Board discussed potential Planning Ordinance Text
Amendments and considered whether to call a Public Hearing for the following, pending
support and approval from the Board of Commissioners:
Short Term Rentals- to define short term rentals and indicate the approval process
for various types
RV Parks- to define/allow Camper/RV Parks in the Rural Conservation district by
right and maintain the Special Use Permit requirement for other districts
Permitted Use Table Consolidation and New Definitions-to consolidate language
from the Automobile Graveyard Ordinance, Mobile Home Park Ordinance, and
Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance
Consolidation and Organization- to organize the existing language for improved
usability
She stated that some of the Commissioners had previously expressed an interest in
a Planning Ordinance Text Amendment to move Special Use Permits decisions from the
Board of Commissioners to the Board of Adjustment. She referenced NC General Statute
160-D as it relates to Quasi-Judicial Zoning Decisions.
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Chairman Puryear stated that he has never heard the Board of Commissioners
approving the Planning Board having a Public Hearing. County Attorney T.C. Morphis, Jr.
stated that in some local governments the process is that the governing board starts by setting
the Public Hearing and they indicate to the Planning Board whether they, the Board of
Commissioners, wish to proceed with these or not. He stated that this is an unusual process
but provided for in the Ordinance.
Commissioner Wilborn stated that she would like for this to move forward to Public
Hearing with the Commissioners. She stated that Hauth has put a lot of work into this, and
it is very straightforward and clean. She stated that she would like for this to move forward
with the Commissioners and not go through the Planning Board, as when the Planning Board
holds a Public Hearing, people sign up to speak, and then when the hearing is held by the
Commissioners, these same people do not come to speak, as they may not know they need
to. She stated that if Hauth is saying that it is required to have a Public Hearing before both
boards, that she is in favor of moving forward and having this placed for Public Hearing by
the Planning Board at their October meeting, as Hauth will be leaving in November.
Commissioner Long stated that he is in agreement with Wilborn, and as Commissioners, if
they do not attend the Planning Board meetings, they do not hear what individuals signed
up to speak are talking about and how they really feel about it.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 for the following
to go before the Planning Board for Public Hearing at their October meeting:
Short Term Rentals
RV Parks
Permitted Use Table Consolidation and New Definitions
Consolidations and Organization
Special Use Permits
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Puryear stated that he attended the 40th anniversary celebration for
Person Industries. He stated that there was great attendance at this event and stated that he
appreciates the leadership and dedication that staff has done currently and over the years.
MANAGER’S REPORT
County Manager Katherine Cathey echoed Puryear and stated that it was a great
event and that the County is excited to have the new facility open.
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COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
Vice-Chairman Thomas and Commissioner Wilborn had no report.
Commissioner Royster stated that she attended Patriot’s Day on September 6 and it
was an inspirational ceremony. She encouraged all not to forget those who lost their lives,
those who sacrificed, and the families that were impacted by the events on September 11.
Commissioner Long thanked the Person County School Board and Dr. Peterson on
their award. He stated that Person County is lucky to have Dr. Peterson as their
Superintendent. He asked for prayers for the Marc Hamric family, who has a connection
to Person County through his spouse Tina Grinstead Hamric. He stated that Marc was an
employee of the NC Marine Fisheries Commission and was named Employee of the Year
in 2024 by the NC DEQ for his outstanding work in coastal conservation. He stated that
the Hamrics reside in Atlantic Beach, NC. He stated that Marc died a hero, in the line of
duty, saving his work associate last week during rough weather conditions. He stated that
he is proud to call Marc his friend. He stated that he would like to revisit the Rural
Conservation versus Rural Development designation from the last Board meeting. He
stated that he would like to take responsibility for misinterpreting the question and
discission that had taken place with the Planning Board. He stated that he feels Rural
Development is a more accurate description than Rural Conservation. He stated that the
City of Roxboro elections are about to begin. He stated that he watched the City Election
Forum this past week. He stated that the candidates discussed their visions for Roxboro
and the city’s need for large water customers for economic development and utilization of
their water and sewer infrastructure. He stated, which brings him to taxes, economic
development, and Microsoft. He stated that everyone is entitled to their opinion and if you
as a citizen want to pay less taxes, have better paying jobs, then they need to voice their
opinion in support of Microsoft coming to Person County. He stated that Microsoft is a
responsible worldwide company, and that Person County is fortunate that they have
purchased the Mega Site. He stated that he does not have any information on Microsoft’s
plan for Person County. He stated that it would be proprietary information and that
Microsoft would not want to share with their competitors, just as no other business would.
He stated that he has a strong desire to work with Microsoft and will welcome them with
open arms, and any other corporations willing to make investments in Person County, to
grow our tax base and create good paying jobs. He stated that he is unapologetic for it. He
stated that he is a constitutionalist, and that he believes in the constitution. He stated that
he believes our government has to work for everyone. He stated that this is why we are
about to celebrate 250 years of the United States of America. He stated that this past week,
we all experienced an attack on our Freedom of Speech. He stated that he remembers
where he was when he learned of the assassination of President Kennedy, his brother
Robert Kennedy, Malcolm X, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Long stated that they were all great Americans. He stated that assassinations have
no place anywhere in the world, but more especially in our republic, regardless of political
party. He stated that he prays for our country, our republic, and Christians and other faiths
everywhere in the world. He asked all to join him in a moment of silence for Person
County, the great State of NC, and for America.
Commissioner Wilborn stated that she would like to respond to some of the
comments made by Long. She stated that she attended the NC Association of County
Commissioners Conference, and it was said that over the next ten years, a trillion dollars
of federal funding is going to get cut, which is what comes down to the state and counties.
She stated that NC has adopted a plan where our corporate income tax will go down to
zero by 2030. She stated that grant money is drying up. She stated that all the things that
we have to fund as counties, if we do not steadfastly pursue economic development and
investment, is going to come from individual property taxes. She stated the vote on the
Rural Development versus Rural Conservation was an economic development vote. She
stated that there was no change to the permitted uses in that district right now. She stated
that you can have anything from Residential to Industrial. She stated that Polywood and
Louisiana Pacific are in that district. She stated that she does not think anybody would ride
down that corridor and say that does not look like a rural area. She stated that those
industries, specifically Louisiana Pacific, could not be located inside the city, as they need
to be out there and have some buffer for what they do. She stated there was no change to
use, and nothing that would make it less conserved or more developed. She stated it was
just to give it an accurate name. She stated that where that comes up the most is when the
Director has an RFI and she does not get a chance to explain to somebody what Rural
Conservation means and what all the uses are that you can do. She stated that it goes in a
spreadsheet that gets compared with a lot of other places that have more accurately named
districts. She stated that she regrets that she was not here for that meeting, and she had
shared all this with the other Board members once she knew she was not going to be in
attendance for the meeting. She stated that the County needs to steadfastly pursue industry
recruitment. She stated that we have got to be developing sites and have to be recruiting.
She stated that she has seen at least three small businesses announce closure lately and is
aware of a couple more that may have not announced yet. She stated that it is a trickle-
down effect. She stated that is what she ran for Commissioner for, and that is what she
supports. She stated that it is for the individual citizens of Person County not to have to
bear the burdens of what we are facing in the future when all those other tax revenues that
fund these grants go away.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to enter into
Closed Session at 10:40 a.m.
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CLOSED SESSION
A motion to enter into Closed Session per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish,
or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be
taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material
terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase,
option, exchange, or lease; or (ii) the amount of compensation and other material
terms of an employment contract or proposed employment contract 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.
Chairman Puryear called the closed sessions to order at 10:41 a.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 10:58 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Wilborn and carried 5-0 to adjourn the
meeting at 11:00 a.m.
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Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman