The Boring PartsFederalLocal · USLocal · Canada
Lee County, NC

Lee County public meetings in 2023

28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 11, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Board of Commissioners to consider fee changes and contract approvals

The Board will review consent agenda items including vehicle purchases and contract approvals. Discussion topics include proposed environmental health fee changes and microchipping services at the animal shelter.

budgetpublic healthanimal servicescontractsgovernment
Thu Nov 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Board discusses jail studies, fire services, and shelter funding

The Board of Commissioners will consider several appointments to local boards and various contract approvals. Discussion items include a jail feasibility study, a comprehensive fire services study, and a request for extreme weather shelter funding.

governmentpublic-safetybudgethuman-servicesinfrastructure
Wed Nov 8, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Board considers Caterpillar Inc. agreement and sports complex contract

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will consider agreements for a Caterpillar Inc. economic development project and a contract for the Lee County Sports Complex. The agenda also includes discussions regarding jail cameras and a health and wellbeing initiative.

economic-developmentbudgetpublic-healthinfrastructurejail
Fri Oct 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Board discusses multi-sport complex financing and community transportation

The Board of Commissioners will consider several items including public hearings for the FY 25 Community Transportation Program and multi-sport complex financing. The agenda also includes various consent agenda requests regarding fund acceptances, vehicle purchases, and building maintenance.

government-financepublic-healthtransportationparks-and-recreationpublic-hearings
Mon Oct 2, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County to consider $25M parks bond, rezoning, and vehicle purchases

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering numerous administrative items, including vehicle purchases, budget amendments, and personnel changes. They will also hold public hearings on a UDO text amendment and Project Stronghold, and consider old business such as an amended Animal Services Ordinance, a $25 million parks and recreation bond resolution, and a rezoning request. New business includes naming rights policies, road names for a sports complex, and a surplus property declaration.

zoningbondsparkspublic-hearingvehiclesbudgetpersonnel
Fri Sep 22, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Board to review zoning amendments and animal services ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment application. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an amended Animal Services Ordinance and alcohol sales at libraries during the POP!-con event. Several administrative contracts and budget amendments are up for approval.

zoningpoliceanimal-servicesbudgetlibrariespublic-records
Wed Aug 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider school modular unit, tax write-off, and pay plan approvals

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like budget amendments, vehicle surplus, and contract renewals. They will also discuss old and new business, including appointments, a skimmer system, NCDOT project updates, a 2012 tax write-off, and a request from the school board to purchase a modular unit for Southern Lee High School.

schoolstaxespublic-safetyinsuranceeconomic-developmenttransportation
✓ Decided: Board approves $785,000 for Southern Lee High School classroom pod

The Board approved the purchase of a four-unit classroom pod for Southern Lee High School. Other key actions included approving a hazardous waste skimmer system for the Moore Center and authorizing the write-off of 2012 delinquent taxes.

Fri Jun 23, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Commissioners hold public hearings on the annual budget and capital improvements

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2023-2024 Budget and the Capital Improvements Program for 2024-2028. The agenda also includes several consent agenda items, personnel policy updates, and a preliminary subdivision plat review.

budgetgovernment-financepublic-hearingzoninghealth
✓ Decided: Lee County Board of Commissioners approves FY 2023-2024 Budget

The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 Budget and the FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvements Program. They also authorized the use of lottery funds for auditorium designs at Southern Lee and Lee County High Schools. A proposal to raise the tax rate by one penny for school funding was denied.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves lease for Spec Building Number 3

The Board of Commissioners approved the lease and agreement terms for Spec Building Number 3. They also approved a proclamation honoring Sandhills Center CEO Victoria Whitt and passed the amended agenda and consent agenda.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Lee County Board approves new staff and equipment for General Services and Sheriff

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review department presentations. They approved the addition of two General Services positions and the purchase of specific law enforcement equipment.

Thu May 25, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves $7.7M bond for Central Carolina Community College site

The Board approved a limited obligation bond to refinance and improve a site used by Central Carolina Community College. Other key actions included updating courthouse security policies and hiring a private lifeguard service for county pools.

Thu May 25, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Interlocal Committee discusses $7.8M public safety radio system

The committee reviewed a proposal to switch to the VIPER radio system to improve interoperability between public safety agencies. No formal vote was taken on the purchase; instead, an emergency services meeting will be organized for further discussion.

Thu May 25, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Lee County Board adopts new pay plan and approves convenience center site

The Board adopted a new Market Comparative and Pay Plan Study to align salaries with surrounding counties. They also approved the purchase of land on Frank Wicker Road for a new convenience center and created a pre-trial social worker position. Other actions included approving jail security and infrastructure upgrades.

Mon May 15, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves $6M additional funding for new library project

The Board of Commissioners authorized additional financing to maintain the current design of the new library. They also denied a rezoning request for an RV resort and approved UDO text amendments regarding mobile food vendors.

Thu Apr 20, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board awards capital project financing to Truist

The Board approved a 10-year par call financing proposal from Truist at a 4.09% interest rate for a Central Carolina Community College project. Other actions included renaming a capital project and consolidating health and social services agencies.

Wed Apr 12, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves two rezoning requests and a park land swap

The Board of Commissioners approved rezoning requests for Valley Road and Tramway Road and authorized a land swap between Kiwanis Children's Park and Horton Park. The Board also approved supplemental opioid settlement funds and a budget amendment. A proposal to open grant funding applications to all non-profits was denied.

Thu Mar 23, 2023

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Lee County Board approves financial advisory addendum and school calendar support

The Board approved an addendum to its financial advisory agreement with Davenport Public Finance for upcoming capital projects. It also passed a resolution supporting Lee County Schools' efforts to seek state legislation for school calendar flexibility. Several rezoning applications were heard, but no final votes on those items were recorded in the minutes.

Thu Mar 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider zoning text amendment and subdivision plat

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda including several routine items, a proclamation for Black History Month, and public comments. New business includes a zoning text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance and a major subdivision preliminary plat for Copper Ridge Estates. The board will also hear from the Board of Education chair regarding the school calendar and discuss a tax lien advertisement for delinquent 2022 real property taxes.

zoningsubdivisiontaxesgrantspropertyproclamationschools
✓ Decided: Lee County approves $326,124 roof replacement for Bob E. Hales Center

The Board awarded a roof replacement contract to Owens Roofing and approved a zoning amendment allowing churches in the Central Business District. The Board also approved a 20-lot residential subdivision and authorized the sale of two surplus properties.

Thu Mar 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to discuss opioid funds, pay study, and budget

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss several key topics, including the allocation of opioid settlement funds, a classification and pay study, and the sheriff's concerns about pay. They will also hear a presentation on consolidating human services, discuss growth and long-range planning, and review capital budget items such as a public safety radio system and the county jail. The meeting includes a budget retreat update and discussions on the FY 2023-24 budget, including reappraisal and tax base.

budgetopioid-settlementpay-studyhuman-servicescapital-budgetpublic-safetygrowth-planning
✓ Decided: Board approves jail assessment and directs research on human services consolidation

The Board of Commissioners approved a request for proposals to assess the county jail's needs and directed staff to research consolidating health and human services. The Board also tabled a proposal for a new public safety radio system to allow for further discussion with the City of Sanford.

Thu Mar 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board hears Medicaid expansion and strategic plan review

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive a legislative update from state legislators, including a presentation on Medicaid expansion, and to review the county's strategic plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

medicaidstrategic-planlegislative-updatecounty-commissioners
✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners recesses meeting to January 27

The Board received legislative updates on mental health and tax bills and reviewed a presentation on the potential impact of Medicaid expansion. The Board also reviewed the county's strategic plan with a consultant. No substantive policy decisions were made before the meeting was recessed.

Thu Mar 16, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearings on zoning amendments

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding two Zoning Text Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting includes votes on various infrastructure projects and personnel policy changes.

zoninginfrastructurebudgetpersonnelpublic-works
✓ Decided: Lee County approves spec building lease and Temple Park playground purchase

The Board approved a lease for a fourth spec building at Central Carolina Enterprise Park contingent on the termination of a previous lease. The Board also authorized $266,803 for playground equipment and a shelter at Temple Park. Several administrative items, including a budget amendment and a sports officials contract, were approved via the consent agenda.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County board to hold public hearings on transit and spec building

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with several contracts and purchases, hold public hearings on a community transportation program application and a fourth spec building, and receive updates on the library design and financial statements.

contractspublic-hearingtransportationlibrarybudgetsheriff
✓ Decided: Lee County Board adopts new courthouse security policy

The Board approved a new security policy for judicial facilities and gave consensus to proceed with 'Option C' for a new library design. The Board also approved a budget amendment and a contract for laboratory services.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Lee County board to adopt 2023 property reappraisal rules

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold its organizational meeting, electing a chair and vice-chair, and setting the regular meeting schedule. They will also consider a consent agenda with several routine items, adopt the 2023 reappraisal schedules and standards, and discuss a GFL Services Agreement. The board will enter closed session for business recruitment, attorney consultation, and personnel matters.

organizationreappraisalcontractsbudgetpublic-safetygrants
✓ Decided: Board appoints Lisa Minter as Interim County Manager

The Board appointed Lisa Minter as Interim County Manager for six months effective March 1, 2023, with a two-year contract and annual salary of $185,000. Other key actions included electing Kirk Smith as Chair and Andre Knecht as Vice-Chair, and approving the 2023 tax reappraisal schedules.

Wed Jan 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider rezoning, pool project, and courthouse design award

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda with multiple purchases and appointments, discuss youth representation, and consider new business including a rezoning request, a change order for the Horton Pool project, and a design award for the Historic Lee County Courthouse. They will also hold a closed session to discuss business location or expansion.

zoningbudgetpublic-safetyfacilitiesappointmentsparkscourthouse
✓ Decided: Board approves youth representation and funding for Board of Elections

The Board of Commissioners approved the addition of youth representatives to board meetings and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. They also authorized funding for new Board of Elections staff and awarded a design contract for the Historic Lee County Courthouse.

Wed Jan 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

County board to hold public hearing on 2023 property reappraisal

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2023 reappraisal schedule, standards, and rules, and will consider a $315,000 agreement with Outreach Mission for homeless services. The consent agenda includes grants, appointments, budget amendments, and surplus property resolutions. The board will also discuss a sports complex update and a funding request from Life Springs Dream Center.

budgetgrantshomeless-servicesplanningpublic-hearingreappraisalsurplus-property
✓ Decided: Board allocates $500,000 in ARPA funds to Life Springs Dream Center

The Board approved a funding request for the Life Springs Dream Center to address homelessness and mental illness. Other key actions included approving a classification and pay study and accepting the County Manager's retirement letter.

Wed Jan 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Board to hold closed session on business location or expansion

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold a closed session under North Carolina law to discuss matters related to the location or expansion of a business, followed by an economic development discussion. The agenda contains no other items and is largely procedural.

economic-developmentclosed-sessionbusiness
✓ Decided: Board of Commissioners holds special meeting for closed session

The Board of Commissioners met for a special session and voted to enter a closed session to discuss business location or expansion. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Wed Jan 18, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to weigh GFL solid waste contract, COLA, and 2023 reappraisal

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will consider several significant items, including a solid waste services proposal from GFL, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and the 2023 property reappraisal schedules and standards. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as appointments, budget amendments, and project ordinances, and hear public comments.

solid-wastebudgetreappraisalemployee-compensationparkssecurityappointments
✓ Decided: Lee County approves 2% COLA raise and new solid waste contract

The Board approved a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time employees and a five-year solid waste services contract with GFL. Other key actions included approving a courthouse security policy and a $310,000 budget for Temple Park renovations.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider rezoning, $850K Washington Ave earmark, and multi-sports complex phase 2

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a zoning map amendment (rezoning). They will also consider a request to earmark $850,000 for the Washington Avenue project, a proposal for the Lee County Multi Sports Complex Phase 2, and numerous consent agenda items including purchases, contracts, and budget amendments.

zoningbudgetparkspublic-safetytransportationcontracts
✓ Decided: Board earmarks $850,000 for Washington Avenue workforce housing

The Board approved funding for a land trust housing project and advanced the Multi-Sports Complex to Phase 2. Several administrative items, including a new emergency operations plan and a transit program update, were also adopted.