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September 8, 2003

The Alexander County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2003 in the Catawba Valley Community College / Alexander Center Multipurpose Room, Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Chairman Robertson called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Rev. David Treadway, Antioch Baptist Church, gave the invocation and Kayla Russell, student at Wittenburg Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

The following issues were discussed during the Chairman’s Report:

1. Chairman Robertson informed the Board that William Howard Norton passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2003 following a period of declining health. Chairman Robertson noted that Mr. Norton had served as a county commissioner and had perfect attendance at Stony Point Baptist Church for 23 years. Chairman Robertson asked the Board to remember Mr. Norton’s family during this time.
2. Russell Greene, Fire Marshal/Public Service, introduced Jason Williams, the new Assistant Fire Marshal, to the Board. Mr. Greene informed the Board that Mr. Williams had graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and had 2 years experience with the Blowing Rock Fire Department. Mr. Greene stated that Mr. Williams was a member of the N.C. State Emergency Response Team in 2000-2001 and had worked in the Watauga County Fire Marshal’s Office prior to coming to Alexander County. Mr. Greene also noted that Mr. Williams was engaged to Ken White’s daughter, Kendra.

The Board welcomed Mr. Williams aboard the Alexander County team.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Commissioner Keever made a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Commissioner Hammer seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Sylvia Turnmire, Director of Planning & Development, presented Text Amendment 03-3, which would allow accessory dwellings in two residential districts of the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Turnmire presented the accessory dwelling unit definition and provisions that were designed for site-built dwellings allowed in R-20 and RA-20 Zoning Districts as well as the accessory manufactured home definition and provisions that were intended for secondary manufactured homes allowed in RA-20 Zoning Districts, which included the following:

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit permitted on the same parcel as the principal building / single-family dwelling, but shall clearly be incidental and subordinate to the principal building. This term shall include garage apartments and guesthouses but does not include manufactured homes. Accessory dwelling units are permitted, subject to deed restrictions, in the R-20 and RA-20 Residential Districts and must meet the following provisions:

(1) An accessory dwelling unit may be attached to the single-family dwelling or combined with a detached private residential garage/workshop.

(2) Only one (1) accessory dwelling unit is allowed per lot and the home must be located on the same lot as the principal building.

(3) The accessory dwelling unit cannot exceed 75% of the heated square feet of the principal building or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less.

(4) A detached accessory dwelling unit must be located in the side or rear yard of the principal building and be separated by at least 20 feet from the principal building and all other structures on the subject property and adjoining lots.

(5) Accessory dwelling unit must be compatible with the single-family dwelling in terms of appearance, roof pitch, etc.

(6) A detached accessory dwelling unit cannot be subdivided from the single-family dwelling and the accessory dwelling unit shall be owned by the same person that owns the single-family dwelling.

(7) No accessory dwelling units are allowed on the same lot as two-family or multi-family dwelling units, lodging establishments, care facilities, campgrounds or parks.

(8) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be served by the same driveway that serves the single-family dwelling, unless the accessory dwelling unit is accessed from a different road or street than the single-family dwelling.

(9) The accessory dwelling unit shall be occupied by members of the lineal family or caregiver.

(10) The impervious surface created by all proposed buildings must conform to maximum lot coverage regulated by the Watershed Protection Ordinance.

(11) The accessory dwelling unit must comply with all other local and state regulations.

1. The use must comply with all requirements of the Alexander County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, for on-site sewage and well regulations.

ACCESSORY MANUFACTURED HOME. A manufactured home permitted on the same parcel as the principal building, but shall clearly be incidental and subordinate to the principal building. Accessory manufactured homes are permitted, subject to deed restrictions, in the RA-20 Residential District and must meet the following provisions:

1. Only one (1) accessory manufactured home allowed per lot and the home must be located on the same lot as the principal building.

2. (2)Accessory manufactured homes located with a site-built single-family dwelling unit cannot exceed 75% of the heated square feet of the principal building.

1. No accessory manufactured home shall be allowed on the same lot as a two-

family or multi-family dwelling units, lodging establishments, care facilities, campgrounds or parks;

(4) The accessory manufactured home shall not be attached to the principal building.

(5) There shall be sufficient land area to be considered independent units, both the principal and the accessory units meeting minimum lot size and setback requirements. An imaginary lot line shall be assumed between the structures.

(6) An accessory manufactured home shall be served by the same driveway that serves the principal building, unless the accessory dwelling unit is accessed from a different road or street than the principal building.

(7) The accessory manufactured home shall be occupied by members of the lineal family or caregiver.

(8) The impervious surface created by all proposed structures must conform to maximum lot coverage regulated by the Watershed Protection Ordinance.

(9) The accessory manufactured home must comply with the Manufactured Housing Appearance Criteria and all other local and state regulations.

(10) The use must comply with all requirements of the Alexander County Health Department, Environmental Health Division, for on-site sewage and well regulations.

LINEAL FAMILY. The members of a lineal family shall include: direct lineal descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren), direct lineal ascendants (father, mother, grandfather, grandmother) and spouses.

Ms. Turnmire also discussed necessary text revisions to sections of the Zoning Ordinance, which included the following additions in bold type:

Section 154.071 LOCATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS.

(A) Accessory structures, not including accessory dwelling units, in residential zones shall be five (5) feet from any property line, ten (10) feet from the principal structure and twenty (20) feet from any buildings used for human habitation on adjoining lots. Accessory structures in residential zones shall not be allowed in the front yard of the principal building. Setback lines for accessory dwelling units shall follow the provisions listed in Section 154.006.

1. The RA-20, R-20 and R-SF zoning districts may have two (2) accessory structures not covering over 30% of the total lot area including the principal structure. If the lot size in the RA-20 zoning district is three (3) acres or larger then there is no limit on the size and number of accessory structures allowed. Home occupations shall be allowed to operate in accessory structures only in the RA-20 zoning district. The number of accessory structures allowed shall not include an accessory dwelling unit or accessory manufactured home as provided in Section 154.006.

Ms. Turnmire informed the Board that the Planning & Zoning Commission had met on August 14, 2003 and unanimously recommended approval of the text amendment.

Chairman Robertson suggested including wording to state that accessory dwelling units were permissible subject to deed restrictions. Ms. Turnmire agreed to place wording in the Zoning Ordinance to address the deed restriction issue.

Commissioner Keever stated that it was his understanding that a manufactured home could not be prohibited anywhere if it was manufactured to N.C. State Building Code. Ms. Turnmire replied that Commissioner Keever was correct and she noted that those homes were considered as modular homes and not as "manufactured." Commissioner Keever also asked if the accessory dwelling could be used for another purpose such as renting if the person occupying the accessory dwelling moved or passed away. Ms. Turnmire replied that it could be used by another family member or caregiver or the property could be split from the original deed and sold. Ms. Turnmire noted that the accessory dwelling could not be rented.

Commissioner Keever felt that the Board would possibly have to make exceptions in some cases along the way such as a property owner with a small, older home wanting to allow a caregiver to move a doublewide onto the property. Chairman Robertson agreed. Ms. Turnmire stated that this section of the Zoning Ordinance could be "tweaked" as needed.

Commissioner Hammer expressed his concerns with the requirement that the accessory dwelling would have to use the same driveway as the principal property. Commissioner Hammer felt that the requirement could cause problems later if the accessory dwelling unit was to be sold to a separate individual who wanted his own driveway. Rick French, County Manager, stated that the wording of the requirements could be changed to read "the detached accessory dwelling unit or accessory manufactured home "could instead of shall" be served by the same driveway…" Ms. Turnmire agreed that the change in wording would give Planning & Development staff leniency in making a decision for any particular case. The Board agreed to change the wording as suggested.

Commissioner Hammer felt that most people would want to rent an accessory dwelling unit or manufactured home after a relative or caregiver moved or passed on instead of moving it or leaving it vacant. Commissioner Keever noted that the property owner could deed the property off of the principal property, creating 2 separate lots and giving the property owner authority to then rent the dwelling.

Chairman Robertson called the public hearing to order and requested any public comment.

Public Comment

Clyde Keever asked how staff would actually enforce restrictions and keep citizens from renting the dwelling unit once vacated.

Ms. Turnmire explained that once a dwelling became vacant and power was turned off the power company required staff to go out and inspect the property before power service could be turned back on. Ms. Turnmire stated it could be discovered at that time if the dwelling was being rented.

There being no further public comment, Commissioner Bolick made a motion to close the public hearing. Commissioner Keever seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Commissioner Keever made a motion to approve Text Amendment 03-3 along with changes suggested by Chairman Robertson and County Manager Rick French. Commissioner Keever seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Sylvia Turnmire, Director of Planning & Development, presented the End of Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Report and Comparison for Planning & Inspections, which included the following information:

Permit Report for 2002-2003 – A total of 3,155 permits were issued including 156 single-family, 8 two-family, 30 commercial, 1 industrial, 10 institutional, 169 manufactured home, 564 electrical, 647 mechanical, 291 plumbing, 708 zoning, and 571 other.

Inspection and Call Report for 2002-2003 – A total of 9,642 inspections were completed including 3,551 building, 1,892 electrical, 1,666 plumbing, 1,402 mechanical, 615 manufactured home, 234 zoning, 77 other, and 205 reinspections. The Front Office Staff answered 19,602 phone calls and assisted 3,483 in-office customers.

Total Zoning Permits by Township for 2002-2003– 152 for Bethlehem, 92 for Ellendale, 41 for Gwaltneys, 25 for Little River, 76 for Millers, 54 for Sharpes, 10 for Sharpes II, 45 for Sugar Loaf, 132 for Taylorsville, and 81 for Wittenburg.

Residential Single Family Construction – Since fiscal year 1995-1996, the County has experienced a steady increase in the number of single-family site-built homes compared to the number of manufactured home zoning permits issued. As of this past fiscal year, the number of respective permits issued is nearly equal.

Commissioner Keever asked if this equalization was due to the number of modular homes being brought into the County. Ms. Turnmire replied that staff was seeing more modular homes being brought in.

Revenue Collection & Cost of Construction – $199,004 in revenue collected for 2000-2001, $271,236 for 2001-2002 including $83,473 for Department of Correction fees, and $193,886 for 2002-2003. The estimated cost of construction for 2001-2002 totaled $15,558,702 and $23,295,546 for 2002-2003. Ms. Turnmire stated that the low cost of construction for 2001-2002 was due to the fact that staff had not collected that data prior to February 2002.

Permit & Inspection Comparison from 1999-2003 – A total of 3,566 permits were issued in 1999-2000 as well as 3,484 permits in 2000-2001, 3,408 permits in 2001-2002, and 3,155 in 2002-2003. These included building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, manufactured home, and zoning permits. A total of 10,864 inspections were completed in 1999-2000 as well as 10,571 inspections in 2000-2001, 11,602 inspections in 2001-2002, and 9,642 in 2002-2003. This included building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, manufactured home, and zoning inspections as well as reinspections.

Ms. Turnmire also updated the Board on the addressing project for the Town of Taylorsville. Ms. Turnmire stated that staff had sent out 1,865 packets to citizens notifying them of their address change; however, Ms. Turnmire noted that staff had only received 949 replies. Ms. Turnmire urged citizens to send their replies so that information could be updated and the process could be completed.

Ms. Turnmire also informed the Board that she had received an updated population for Alexander County, which totaled 34,224. The 2000 census results for Alexander County’s population totaled 33,605.

Luther Stocks, Tax Administrator, discussed the Family Medicine Associates facility located in Taylorsville Township Map E-8 Parcel 30 purchased by Catawba Memorial Hospital in 2000 and deed recorded in Deed Book 414 Page 565. Mr. Stocks stated that the 15,800 square foot facility known as Family Medicine Associates was constructed in 2002 and was opened in March 2003.

Mr. Stocks discussed the exempt status of the property and presented the following information:

According to N.C.G.S. there are 2 ways for hospitals to be classified as exempt property. The first one is N.C.G.S. 105-278.1(3)c that reads as follows:

105.278.1 Exemption of real and personal property owned by units of government. (a) Real and personal property owned by the United States and, by virtue of federal law, not subject to State and local taxes shall be exempted from taxation. (b) Real and personal property belonging to the State, counties, and municipalities is exempt from taxation. (c) for purpose of this section:

1. A specified unit of government (federal, State or local) includes its departments, institutions, and agencies.
2. By way of illustration but not by way of limitation, the following boards, commissions, authorities, and institutions are units of state government:

1. The State Marketing Authority established by G.S. 106-529.
2. The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina incorporated under the provisions of G.S. 116-3 and known as "The University of North Carolina."
3. The North Carolina Museum of Art made an agency of the State under G.S. 140-1.

1. By way of illustration but not by way of limitation, the following boards, commissions, authorities, and institutions are units of local government of this State:

1. An airport authority, board or commission created as a separate and independent body corporate and politic by an act of the General Assembly.
2. An airport authority, board or commission created as a separate and independent body corporate and politic by one or more counties or municipalities or combinations thereof under the authority of an act of the General Assembly.
3. A hospital authority created under G.S. 131-93.
4. A housing authority created under G.S. 157-4 or G.S. 157-4.1.
5. A municipal parking authority created under G.S. 160-477.
6. A veteran’s recreation authority created under G.S. 165-26. (1973, c.695, s. 4; 1987, c. 777, s. 1.)

Ms. Stocks stated that he had contacted the N.C. Department of Revenue concerning this matter. Mr. Lee Harris from the Property Tax Division informed Mr. Stocks that if the facility was created under N.C.G.S. 131-93 it would be considered exempt.

Mr. Stocks distributed a copy of the General Warranty Deed between Feimster West, LLC and Catawba Memorial Hospital, which states "a public hospital organized under Chapter 131E of the N.C. General Statutes." Chapter 131E reads as follows:

131E-28. Tax ememptions. (a) Hospital authorities shall be exempt from the payment of taxes or fees to the State or any of its subdivisions, or to any officer or employee of the State or any of its subdivisions. (b) Hospital authority property used for public purposes shall be exempt from all local and municipal taxes and for the purposes of this tax exemption, an authority shall be deemed to be to be a municipal corporation. (c) bonds, notes, debentures, or other evidences of indebtedness of a hospital authority issued under the Local Government Revenue Bond Act, Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, Article 5, or issued pursuant to the bond and revenue anticipation provision of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes, Article 9, or issued pursuant to GS 131E-25(b) or contracted pursuant to GS 131E-32 shall at all times be free from taxation by the State or any of its subdivisions, except for inheritance or gift taxes, income taxes on the gain from the transfer of the instruments, and franchise taxes. The interest on the instruments is not subject to taxation as income (1943, c. 780, s. 21; 1971, c. 799; 1973, c. 695, s. 6; 1977, c. 268; 1983, c. 775, s. 1; 1995, c. 46, s. 13.)

Mr. Stocks also stated that he had contacted Mr. Russell Early, Director of Finance for Catawba Memorial Hospital, concerning the property in question. Mr. Early provided information from the Internal Revenue Service indicating that the property was classified as being a governmental unit. Mr. Stocks explained that this being the case, the medical facility would be tax exempt.

Mr. Stocks also presented N.C.G.S. 105-278.8, which allows for hospitals to be classified as exempt property. The statute reads as follows:

105-278.8 Real and personal property used for charitable hospital purposes. (a) Real and personal property held for or owned by a hospital organized and operated as a nonstock, nonprofit, charitable institution (without profit to members or their successors) shall be exempted from taxation if actually and exclusively used for charitable hospital purposes. (b) Notwithstanding the exclusive-use requirements of subsection (a), above, if part of a property that otherwise meets that subsection’s requirements is used for a purpose that would require exemption under that subsection if the entire property were so used, the valuation of the part so used shall be exempted from taxation. (c) Within the meaning of this section, a charitable hospital purpose is a hospital purpose that has humane and philanthropic objectives; it is a hospital activity that benefits humanity or a significant rather than limited segment of the community without expectation of pecuniary profit or reward. However, the fact that a qualifying hospital charges patients who are able to pay for services rendered does not defeat the exemption granted by this section. (1973, c. 695, s. 4.)

Mr. Stocks informed the Board that he spoke with Mr. David Baker, Director of Property Tax Division for the North Carolina Department of Revenue, concerning Catawba Memorial Hospital’s exempt status. His response was "if the property in question is considered a nonstock, nonprofit, charitable institution, it would be eligible for tax exempt status." This would mean that all of the physicians would have to be employed by the hospital. However, if a physician not employed by the hospital were leasing a part of the facility, that portion of the building would be taxable. Mr. Stocks explained that the County would then only be able to tax some of the equipment in the facility.

Commissioner Keever suggested getting a ruling from the Attorney General’s Office or involving the County Attorney in this issue.

Rick French, County Manager, stated that Robert Campbell, County Attorney, could review the statutes and give a written recommendation in regard to how the County should handle this issue.

Chairman Robertson agreed that the County Attorney needed to be involved and he asked that Mr. French contact Mr. Campbell so that a recommendation could be given at the September 22, 2003 Commissioners’ Meeting. Chairman Robertson also instructed Mr. French to contact Tom Lundy, Catawba County Manager, to discuss this issue in detail. Chairman Robertson noted that he would contact Kitty Barnes, Catawba County Board of Commissioners Chair, as well.

Commissioner Robertson made a motion to table this issue until the Board received additional information as discussed. Commissioner Bolick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Chairman Robertson presented a Resolution in Support of U.S. Government Policy Changes, which read that the Alexander County Board of Commissioners encouraged the United States Government to:

• Consult with G-7 (Japan is the only G-7 country that has brought the issue of Chinese currency manipulation up).

• Begin bilateral consultations with China with the objective of bringing China into a banded floating exchange rate (set the high and the low levels the currency can float between), and then transition the band wider until the currency is freely floating (market determined).

• Consult with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) and ask the US Congress to press the current administration to recognize that this issue must be dealt with now!

Commissioner Keever made a motion to adopt the Resolution in Support of the U.S. Government Policy Changes. Commissioner Bolick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Chairman Robertson asked that this resolution be mailed to the President of the United States, the Governor of North Carolina, local representatives in the General Assembly, all neighboring counties, and the N.C. Association of County Commissioners.

David Icenhour, Human Resources Director, discussed the 2003-2004 Community Grants Program. Mr. Icenhour stated that 9 communities out of 12 received grants in 2002-2003 and he noted that approximately $8,600 was awarded. Projects included community building upgrades, playground equipment, recycling projects, park improvements, and community information centers. Mr. Icenhour stated that materials for last year’s projects totaled approximately $35,000 and he noted that there were some 1000 hours of volunteer labor involved in the projects.

Mr. Icenhour stated that the Community Grants Program for 2003-2004 was basically the same as in the previous year; however, Mr. Icenhour proposed a change in the communities eligible for grants. Mr. Icenhour recommended that the grants eligibility be aligned with the County’s voting districts since several of the areas designated last year, while recognizable as communities, did not have defined boundaries. Mr. Icenhour explained that by using the defined boundaries of the voting districts, staff could avoid any potential disputes involving applicants and their community of residence. Below is a comparison of last year’s community designations and this year’s proposed designations:

Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bethlehem

Ellendale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellendale

Vashti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gwaltneys I

Gwaltneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gwaltneys II

Little River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little River

Drumstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Millers

Rocky Springs . . . . . . . . . . . .Sharpes I (Includes Hiddenite)

Stony Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharpes II

Sugar Loaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sugar Loaf

Taylorsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Taylorsville

Wittenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wittenburg

Hiddenite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .included in Sharpes I

Commissioner Keever asked what would happen if staff received several applications from one district. Mr. Icenhour replied that staff would use a scale to grade the applications to determine what project would receive the grant.

Chairman Robertson noted that a community could receive more than one grant if staff did not receive an application from every community.

Chairman Robertson asked if staff had received a complaint or dispute regarding community boundaries during the 2002-2003 Community Grants Program. Mr. Icenhour replied that he had not received any complaints; however, he felt that the change would be helpful and allow for some clear definition of where boundaries were located. Chairman Robertson suggested that Mr. Icenhour continue with the current communities for the 2003-2004 year and make the changes during the 2004-2005 year while involving community organizations to receive their input on defining boundaries.

Mr. Icenhour also requested adding some clarification wording in the specifications to read specifically that the grant would be a 50% match up to $1,000.

Chairman Robertson made a motion to use the 2002-2003 Community Grants Program list for the 2003-2004 year and to insert the wording specifying the 50% match up to $1,000. Commissioner Bolick seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

Mr. Icenhour stated that the 2003-2004 Community Grants Program would be advertised during the next 6 weeks and he noted that grants would be awarded near the end of October.

Commissioner Hammer presented the following appointments and reappointments:

1. SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

Reappoint Phyllis Douglas 2-year terms

Reappoint Marie Sipe

Reappoint Karl Lenz

Reappoint Elaine Bowman

Appoint Leeanne Whisnant

Appoint Jan Schoeppler

2. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD

Appoint Coy Walker 1 year

Commissioner Hammer made a motion to approve the appointments and reappointments as presented. Commissioner Keever seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #8

Rick French, County Manager, discussed the purpose of Budget Amendment #8, which included the following information:

Budget Amendment #8 – To budget additional local funds for the Library in order to meet the State Maintenance of Effort target.

Commissioner Keever made a motion to approve Budget Amendment #8. Commissioner Hammer seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

The following issues were discussed during Other Business:

1. Rick French, County Manager, stated that a public hearing to consider incentives for Mitchell Gold’s expansion was scheduled for the September 22, 2003 Commissioners’ Meeting. Mr. French stated that he had met with County Attorney Robert Campbell and Tax Administrator Luther Stocks to work on some of the details. Keith Hertzler, Chamber/EDC Director, contacted Catawba EDC for an industrial agreement.
2. Mr. French stated that County staff was working on a draft Animal Control Adoption Policy. In conjunction with this, County staff has received a copy of the revised Iredell County Animal Control Ordinance.
3. Mr. French presented a copy of Scotland County’s ordinance providing for the Removal and Disposition of Abandoned, Nuisance, and Junk Motor Vehicles. Mr. French suggested scheduling a work session at the September 22, 2003 Commissioners’ Meeting to discuss a similar ordinance for Alexander County.
4. Commissioner Bolick conveyed his appreciation to Gene Thomas, who passed away recently, for his contribution to the County and for volunteering his time in getting the flag holders for veterans graves.

1. Tax Release Requests for August $5,468.23 and Tax Refund Requests for August $801.78.
2. Minutes from August 4, 2003 Regular Commissioners’ Meeting and Minutes from August 25, 2003 Regular Commissioners’ Meeting.

Commissioner Hammer made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Keever seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

CLOSED SESSION – N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) CONTRACTUAL

Commissioner Bolick made a motion to enter into Closed Session at 7:20 PM to discuss contractual matters pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5). Commissioner Keever seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

There being no further business, Commissioner Bolick made a motion to adjourn at 8:32 PM. Commissioner Hammer seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion.

W. Darrell Robertson, Chairman         Jamie C. Millsaps, Clerk to the Board