Lee County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the need for emergency medical services and a corresponding franchise in Lee County. The meeting includes a first reading of the EMS Franchise Ordinance and various contract approvals.

• Public hearing on emergency medical services and EMS franchise needs
• First reading of the EMS Franchise Ordinance
• Sale of property located at 0 Farrell Road
• Lease with SECU for an ATM in the courthouse parking lot
• Approval of FY26 Activity 121 ARPA TSF Public Health Services Funds

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution related to financing for the Coca-Cola Building, which is being considered for a Public Safety Warehouse and COLTS Facility. The board also approved funding to continue a re-entry coordinator position through June 30, 2026, using ARPA funds after a state grant was cancelled. A public hearing was held on the EMS franchise, with the board deferring a vote on the ordinance to the next meeting.

• Approved resolution for Coca-Cola Building financing (4-2)
• Approved $54,748 ARPA funding for re-entry coordinator position (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including SECU ATM lease and library RFID contract (4-0)
• Approved Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation (4-0)
• Deferred EMS franchise ordinance vote to October 20 meeting
• Removed courthouse building enclosure restoration from agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding Limited Obligation Bonds for Coca-Cola building financing. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various service contracts and grant applications.

• Public hearing and resolution for Coca-Cola Building Limited Obligation Bonds, Series 2025B
• Interlocal Agreement with the City of Sanford for Riverbirch Shopping Center redevelopment
• Update to Chapter 22 Solid Waste Lee County Code of Ordinance
• Planning Board recommendation on a Zoning Map Amendment / Rezoning Request
• Honeywell Building Performance Service Contracts for the Courthouse and Government Center

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a $14,242,470 Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application plus land acquisition costs for a new elementary school, rezoned 430.258 acres on Lower Moncure Road from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial, and approved a resolution and interlocal agreement with the City of Sanford to fund up to $2,000,000 in water and sewer infrastructure for the Riverbirch Shopping Center redevelopment. The board also approved $200,000 in ARPA funds for emergency foster care placement, $28,160 for the Ayers Family Farm conservation easement, and a new solid waste ordinance.

• Approved $14,242,470 school capital grant application plus land costs (7-0)
• Rezoned 430.258 acres on Lower Moncure Road to Light Industrial (7-0)
• Approved $2M Riverbirch infrastructure funding agreement (4-3)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA funds for foster care emergency placement (7-0)
• Approved $28,160 for Ayers Family Farm conservation easement (5-2)
• Approved Coca-Cola Building limited obligation bonds (5-2)
• Repealed and replaced solid waste ordinance (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including library state aid application (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board will consider the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Revenue Loss Funding Proposal. It will also discuss updates on the Lee County Athletic Park grand opening, a property donation from the Deep River Park Association, and the Endor Iron Furnace proposal. Additional items include a juvenile crime prevention council plan, a telework policy, and a banking resolution.

• ARPA Revenue Loss Funding Proposal
• Lee County Athletic Park Grand Opening
• Donation of property from Deep River Park Association
• Endor Iron Furnace proposal
• Resolution designating depositories and account signatories

The Board voted 5‑2 to adopt the Lee County Government Telework Policy, with results to be reported after six months. It also approved several ARPA‑funded staffing allocations, including a Communications Specialist (4‑3) and two Behavioral Health Clinician positions (both 7‑0). Additionally, staff were directed to explore a PALs program and Youth Center (7‑0).

• Approved Lee County Telework Policy (5‑2)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY2025‑2026 plan (6‑0)
• Approved use of Mental Health Initiative funds for current Behavioral Health Clinician salary through FY2030 (7‑0)
• Approved use of RENEW and Mental Health Initiative funds for second Behavioral Health Clinician salary through FY2030 (7‑0)
• Approved use of ARPA Revenue Loss funds for Communications Specialist FY2026‑2027 (4‑3)
• Directed staff to investigate a PALs program/Youth Center (7‑0)
• Approved agenda amendment moving ARPA items (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a zoning map amendment and a public hearing for the FY27 Department of Transportation Unified Grant Application. The meeting includes several equipment purchases and approvals for the new Lee County Main Library.

• Zoning Map Amendment Request public hearing
• FY27 Department of Transportation Unified Grant Application public hearing
• Purchase of upfit equipment for 7 new patrol Ford Explorers
• Purchase of 25 Panasonic Toughbook computers
• Resolution approving lease to State Employees' Credit Union for an ATM kiosk until 2028

The Board unanimously approved the FY27 Department of Transportation Unified Grant Application, authorizing $265,787 for Administration, $592,462 for Combined Capital, and $158,846 for Mobility Manager. It also passed a motion to waive the policy requiring a separate vote on public‑hearing items, and approved a proclamation honoring the Lee County Gymnastics Team. Additionally, the Board directed the Legal Department to obtain a lease copy for the Endor Iron Furnace project and approved the amended agenda and consent agenda.

• Approved FY27 DOT grant (6-0)
• Waived policy to vote on public‑hearing item same night (6-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Lee County Gymnastics Team (6-0)
• Directed Legal Department to request lease copy for Endor Iron Furnace (6-0)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Endor Iron Furnace item (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including the purchase of eight 2026 Ford Explorer patrol vehicles, approval of a new food truck policy, and permission for the library to sell mead at its annual event. The board will also hold a public hearing on transportation project rankings and vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, appointments, and budget amendments.

• Purchase of eight 2026 Ford Explorer patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Approval of a new Food Truck Policy
• Permission for Lee County Libraries to allow vendor to sell sealed mead at 2025 POP!-con event
• Resolution authorizing sale of property at 0 Farrell Road
• Budget Amendment # 07/21/25/01

The board approved the amended agenda and consent agenda, waived its policy to vote on a public‑hearing item the same day, and adopted the Lee County Transportation Committee’s project ranking. It also granted permission for a vendor to sell mead at POP!-Con, authorized $156,116.92 for historic courthouse roof repairs, adopted a new food‑truck policy, and repealed the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council’s FY 2025‑26 plan.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Waived policy to vote on public hearing item same day (7-0)
• Approved transportation project ranking recommendation (7-0)
• Permission for mead sales at POP!-Con approved (5-2)
• Authorized up to $156,116.92 for historic courthouse roof repairs (7-0)
• Adopted Lee County Food Truck Policy (7-0)
• Repealed Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2025‑26 plan (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Sheriff's Office budget and compensation for the Lee County Board of Education. The meeting also includes a discussion of other budget-related items.

• Sheriff's Office budget
• Lee County Board of Education compensation
• Other budget-related items

The Board approved moving the agenda item on Lee County Board of Education compensation to a later date. It also approved reallocating $7,500 to the Salvation Army and $2,500 to the Helping Hands Clinic. A motion to find budget cuts to fully fund the sheriff’s jail staffing request failed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Pull Board of Education compensation item from agenda (passed)
• Reallocate $7,500 to Salvation Army and $2,500 to Helping Hands Clinic (passed)
• Direct County Manager to find budget cuts for sheriff's request (failed)
• Adjourn the meeting (passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the FY 2025-2026 budget and proposed fire district rates. The meeting includes votes on budget ordinances and various grant acceptances and service agreements.

• Public hearing for FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Public hearing for Proposed FY 2025-2026 Fire District Rates
• Public Safety Warehouse/COLTS Facility Capital Project Ordinance
• Lee County Athletic Park Construction Project wireless internet installation
• Financing for the CCCC Moore Center Bioprocessing Training Facility

The Lee County Board approved the FY 2025‑26 Fire District Budget Ordinance after waiving the policy to vote on the same night it was heard. It also authorized a $3.82 million limited‑obligation bond to finance community‑college facility improvements, and approved the Public Safety Warehouse/COLTS Facility Capital Project Ordinance. Commissioners recused themselves from, and then approved, the FY 2025‑26 contract with the City of Sanford for planning services, and adopted a ballot method for board and commission appointments.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Fire District Budget Ordinance (7‑0)
• Waived policy to vote on fire district budget same night (7‑0)
• Authorized $3.82 M bond for community‑college facility financing (7‑0)
• Approved Public Safety Warehouse/COLTS Facility Capital Project Ordinance (5‑2)
• Recused Commissioner Cameron Sharpe from planning services contract vote (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Contract with City of Sanford for Planning Services (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted ballot voting for board and commission appointments (7‑0)
• Approved Agenda as amended (6‑0, 1 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider resolutions regarding Limited Obligation Bonds for the Central Carolina Community College Moore Center. The meeting also includes a presentation of the recommended FY 2026 budget and a request for Board of Education pay adjustments.

• Public hearing and resolution for Central Carolina Community College Moore Center financing
• Engagement letter for services related to $4,000,000 for Central Carolina Community College
• Lee County FY 2026 Recommended Budget presentation
• Disposition of properties at 0 Burgess Circle (PIN 9682-53-5063-00 and 9682-53-4164-00)
• Lee County Board of Education request for pay adjustment

The Board approved a limited‑obligation bond of up to $4 million to finance improvements at the Central Carolina Community College Moore Center. It also authorized payment of the $180,000 debt‑issuance fees from the General Fund and waived the policy requiring a public‑hearing item to be voted on a later date. Additional actions included adopting a zoning map amendment, approving a proclamation for the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, and updating budget and capital‑improvement procedures.

• Approved $4,000,000 limited‑obligation bond for Central Carolina Community College Moore Center improvements (7‑0)
• Approved payment of $180,000 debt‑issuance fees from the General Fund (7‑0)
• Waived policy to vote on a public‑hearing item the same night (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved United States Army 250th Birthday Celebration Proclamation (7‑0)
• Approved zoning map amendment rezoning 3.39 acres from LI‑CU to LI (7‑0)
• Approved resolution for Central Carolina Community College Moore Center Improvement Limited Obligation Bonds (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Required new Capital Improvement Plan requests to include operating costs and three‑year projections (7‑0)
• Moved FY 2025‑26 budget work session to 6:00 p.m. on June 9, 2025 (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will approve minutes, contracts, and a refund report. They will also consider a transit system software award and a zoning map amendment during a public hearing.

• Southern Health Partners contract approval
• Lee County Transit Unified Grant Application
• New Lee County Library security proposal
• Zoning Map Amendment public hearing
• MOU with City of Sanford and COLTS

The Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Sanford to provide a three‑year pilot microtransit service. It also approved a $36,000‑per‑year software contract for the County transit system, scheduled a public hearing on fire district budgets for June 16, 2025, and adopted a resolution opposing House Bill 765. The consent agenda and meeting agenda were both approved unanimously.

• Approved the MOU with City of Sanford for microtransit service (7‑0)
• Approved award of $36,000‑per‑year software contract to CTS Software (7‑0)
• Approved to hold a public hearing on fire district budgets on June 16, 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved resolution opposing House Bill 765 (7‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved the motion to move items 6A and 6B to the consent agenda (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items including a contract amendment for Aramark food services, accept a public health grant, declare surplus property for sale, and review a security proposal for the new Lee County Library. The board will also hear presentations on local health services and future plans for the Northview Optimist Athletic Fields, and discuss the FY 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Amendment to Aramark Food Services Contract for FY 2025–2026
• Acceptance of NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant Program Standards Grant
• Declaration and sale of surplus landfill equipment, convenience center equipment, and ballfield lighting under $30,000 each
• Approval of security proposal and sole source justification for the new Lee County Library
• FY 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) discussion

The Board approved the zoning map amendment that changes a 0.24‑acre parcel at 3313 Hawkins Avenue from Residential Agricultural to Highway Commercial. It also approved a $125,000 allocation of ARPA revenue‑loss funds for the City of Sanford’s Home Repair Program. The FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan was adopted, and the County accepted an $18,288.98 grant for veterans offices, authorizing the manager to sign related documents. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 3313 Hawkins Ave (RA to HC) (7‑0)
• Approved $125,000 ARPA Home Repair funding for Sanford (4‑3)
• Adopted FY 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (6‑1)
• Accepted $18,288.98 veterans grant and authorized manager to sign (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and the FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also consider a telework policy and home repair funding requests.

• Public hearing on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2026-2030
• Two Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning Request) public hearings
• Resolution to add Edgefield Drive to the NCDOT Road System
• Lee County Jail/Courthouse Chiller #1 Replacement Project
• ARPA (Revenue Loss) Home Repair Funding Request

The Board voted on a motion to allocate an additional $125,000 from ARPA revenue‑loss funds to the Home Repair Program and to amend the MOU with the City of Sanford. The motion received three votes in favor (Reives, Sharpe, Lovick) and three votes against (Knecht, Smith, Martin) with one commissioner absent, so it failed. The Board also approved a $152,000 grant‑administration contract for the Neighborhood Revitalization CDBG and authorized the County Manager to sign MOUs for the VIPER radio project. Additionally, the Lee County telework policy was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved award of CDBG grant administration services to Insight Planning + Development (up to $152,000) – passed (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Tabled Lee County Government telework policy – passed (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Failed motion to add $125,000 ARPA funding to Home Repair Program – failed (3‑3, 1 absent)
• Authorized County Manager to sign MOUs for VIPER radio project – passed (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda as presented – passed (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved consent agenda as presented – passed (5‑0, 2 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet at the SanLee Park Nature Center to conduct open discussion and adjourn. The agenda lists only procedural items.

• Meeting location: SanLee Park Nature Center, 760 Pumping Station Road
• Meeting date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Agenda items: Call to order, open discussion, adjourn

Commissioners discussed updates on the new athletic park, NCDOT Broadway Road progress, a $20,000 contribution request for a regional strategic plan, microtransit collaborations, and a feasibility study for a new jail/Sheriff’s Office. No motions were adopted, denied, or voted on, and no formal actions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the FY 2026-20230 Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners will compare projects that were requested with those that are recommended for inclusion. Additional FY 2026 budget-related items will also be addressed.

• Discussion of FY 2026-20230 Capital Improvement Plan
• Comparison of requested versus recommended capital projects
• Consideration of other FY 2026 budget-related items

The Board approved moving the Emergency Services Training Center driving track rehab to FY 25‑26 and removed a land purchase for a future school from the capital improvement plan. A proposal to shift $900,000 from the Southern Lee High School auditorium to an earlier fiscal year was rejected. Commissioners also voted to push all projects beyond FY 26‑32 and focus on constructing a new jail/Sheriff's Office without a tax increase.

• Approved moving ESTC Driving Track rehabilitation to FY 25‑26 (5‑0)
• Approved removing land purchase for future school from CIP (4‑1)
• Failed to pull $900,000 from SLHS Auditorium project (1‑5)
• Approved pushing all projects beyond FY 26‑32 to focus on new jail/Sheriff's Office (5‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a new five-year Capital Improvements Plan and a major subdivision preliminary plat. The agenda also includes a budget amendment and several administrative updates.

• FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
• Budget Amendment # 04/07/25/16
• Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Central Carolina Holdings Recycling and Disposal Contract
• Grace Christian School request for fireworks display

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary plat for a major residential subdivision off Sheriff Watson Road. They also adopted a resolution designating new Plat Review Officers and approved a FY 2025 budget amendment that adds $225,000 in revenue and $343,010 in expenses. Several proclamations honoring local groups and events were also approved.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0 vote)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (5-0 vote)
• Approved preliminary plat for major residential subdivision off Sheriff Watson Road (7-0 vote)
• Adopted resolution designating new Plat Review Officers (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment increasing revenue by $225,000 and expenses by $343,010
• Approved proclamation honoring Southern Lee High School State Championship Bowling Team (5-0 vote)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Electric Utility Line Worker Appreciation Day (5-0 vote)
• Approved proclamation recognizing 4th Annual Lee County "Ag Week" (6-1 vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will review several items, including a request to amend the county code to prohibit concealed firearms at election sites. They will also consider a budget amendment, a truck purchase to replace a totaled vehicle, and an Axon Taser agreement for the county jail. Additional agenda items cover the athletic park fee schedule and a parking lot rehabilitation project.

• Budget Amendment #03/17/25/15
• Purchase of a truck to replace a totaled vehicle
• Axon Taser agreement for the Lee County Jail
• Request to amend the code to forbid concealed carry at election sites
• Lee County Athletic Park fee schedule

The commissioners voted to adopt the new fee schedule for the Lee County Athletic Park. They also approved hiring a Maintenance Supervisor (Grade 68) and a Park Operations Supervisor (Grade 71) for the park. A proposal to ban concealed‑carry firearms at election sites on county property was rejected.

• Approved Lee County Athletic Park Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved addition of Maintenance Supervisor (Grade 68) and Park Operations Supervisor (Grade 71) for immediate hire (7-0)
• Failed amendment to prohibit concealed carry of firearms at election sites on county property (3-3, 1 absent)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (6-0, 1 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The joint meeting of the Lee County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education will include a presentation on school funding. The 5‑on‑5 Committee will discuss the Capital Improvement Plan formula. The board will consider issues related to the county bus garage and the Sanford‑Lake High School auditorium. Commissioners will outline their expectations for the school board.

• School funding presentation
• 5‑on‑5 Committee discussion of Capital Improvement Plan formula
• Discussion of county bus garage and SLHS auditorium
• Expectations from County Commissioners for School Board

The Board approved the meeting agenda and then voted to have the County Manager, Finance Director and Budget Analyst work with the School Superintendent and Finance Director on the 5‑on‑5 funding committee. A unanimous vote created a 6‑on‑5 committee to discuss capital‑improvement projects for schools. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Directed County Manager, Finance Director, and Budget Analyst to coordinate with School Superintendent and Finance Director on 5‑on‑5 committee (5‑0)
• Created 6‑on‑5 Committee for school capital‑improvement discussion (unanimous 5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will approve a consent agenda covering routine items and then discuss a budget amendment. They will also review several policy proposals, including an agricultural development ordinance and an EMS franchise service. Additional items include a water meter purchase for the athletic park and an interlocal detention center agreement.

• Budget Amendment #03/03/25/14
• Lee County Athletic Park Water Meter Purchase and Installation
• Lee County Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Ordinance
• Lee County EMS Franchise Service
• Interlocal Detention Center Agreement with Randolph County

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a Conservation Easement Policy with $340,610 funding, adopted an Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Ordinance, and approved a zoning map amendment changing two parcels from Light Industrial to Residential Agricultural. The board also updated the Ambulance Advisory Committee resolution and authorized the City of Sanford's July 4 fireworks at Kiwanis Family Park.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Athletic Park security proposal (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved Conservation Easement Policy and $340,610 fund (5-2)
• Approved Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from Light Industrial to Residential Agricultural (7-0)
• Approved updated Lee County Ambulance Advisory Committee resolution (7-0)
• Approved City of Sanford July 4 fireworks event at Kiwanis Family Park (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda covering tax liens, a jail waste pipe replacement, and the sale of surplus properties at Burgess Circle. The agenda also includes updates on the Lee County Athletic Park, the new library project, and opioid settlement funds.

• Approval of consent agenda items including jail waste pipe replacement
• Resolution declaring Burgess Circle properties surplus for sale
• Lee County Athletic Park security and access control proposal
• Lee County Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan Update
• New Lee County Library project update

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It adopted recommended changes to the Lee County Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan, approving a $7.8 million payout schedule. The Board also approved a revised purchase agreement and utility easements for D.R. Horton at the Athletic Park, and authorized the submission of a Library Service and Technology Act grant application.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved changes to Opioid Settlement Funds Strategic Plan (7-0)
• Approved revised D.R. Horton purchase agreement and utility easements (7-0)
• Approved submission of 2025‑2026 LSTA grant application for library RFID upgrade (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board will vote on a rezoning request submitted under the Zoning Map Amendment. It will also hear a public hearing on the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Ordinance and consider several sole‑source contracts for facility upgrades. Additional items include fee proposals from Carolina Pool Management Service and a proposed Conservation Easement Policy.

• Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) Request
• Public Hearing on the Lee County Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Ordinance
• Sole‑source approval for Automatic Door Swing Replacements at the Lee County Enrichment Center
• Sole‑source approval for Cooling Coil Replacement for Rooftop HVAC Unit at the Daymark Building
• Carolina Pool Management Service 2025 Fee Proposals for Horton Pool and OT Sloan

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda. It then approved an E‑Rate Letter of Agency and gave the County Manager authority to sign it. The Board also authorized the Chairman to approve any expenditure over $50,000. All motions passed.

• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved E‑Rate Letter of Agency and authorized County Manager to sign (6-0)
• Authorized Chairman to sign off costs exceeding $50,000 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent items, including approval of meeting minutes, a contract for the Sanford Treatment Center, and a budget amendment. They will also discuss a request from the Lee County Board of Education for $271,625.35 to demolish and replace the concrete pad of the Lee County High School visitor's side bleachers. Additional agenda items include a proclamation recognizing Black History Month and reports on sales tax and county finances.

• Approval of Sanford Treatment Center contract
• Approval of Budget Amendment #01/22/25/10
• Request for $271,625.35 to demolish Lee County High School visitor's side bleachers and replace concrete pad
• Request for funding to demolish Jonesboro Elementary
• Proclamation recognizing Black History Month

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved $496,635 to fund asbestos removal and demolition of the Jonesboro Elementary School site. They also approved $271,625.35 for demolition of the Lee County High School visitor bleachers and replacement of the concrete pad. A proclamation recognizing Black History Month was adopted, and the consent agenda and adjournment motions were passed.

• Approved $496,635 Jonesboro Elementary demolition (7-0)
• Approved $271,625.35 LCHS visitor bleachers demolition and pad replacement (7-0)
• Adopted Black History Month proclamation (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved second consent agenda motion (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will review its financial policies, including a discussion of the county’s current debt position and proposed capital improvements with financial advisors from Davenport & Co. The board will also present a FY 2026 budget outlook, covering revenues, expenditures, and commitments beyond FY 2026. A microtransit program will be discussed, and staff will be guided on top budget priorities for the FY 2026 budget.

• Financial Policy Overview presentation
• Debt and capital planning discussion with Davenport & Co.
• FY 2026 budget outlook review
• Microtransit program discussion
• Facilitation of board’s top budget priorities with NCACC

The Lee County Board of Commissioners adopted a financial policies resolution that sets limits on debt service, fund balance targets, fee reviews, and tax‑rate stability. The Board also gave consensus to direct staff to schedule a joint meeting with the Board of Education. The meeting was formally adjourned by a motion that passed unanimously.

• Adopted financial policies resolution (no vote tally recorded)
• Directed staff to schedule a joint meeting with the Board of Education (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn passed (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026. It will also consider applications for the Homeland Security Grant Program and Emergency Management Performance Grant Funding, and a utility easement for Duke Energy Progress, LLC at the new Main Library site. Additional items include a brand‑specific alternate for a courthouse chiller and a planning board recommendation to amend the zoning map. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, a certification of no overdue tax debt, and public comments.

• Budget Amendment #01/06/25/09
• Utility easement to Duke Energy Progress, LLC for electric line installation at the new Main Library site
• Approval of Application for the Homeland Security Grant Program
• Acceptance of Emergency Management Performance Grant Funding
• Planning Board Recommendation for a Zoning Map Amendment

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment rezoning five tracts totaling 14.64 acres on Deep River Road from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Light Industrial (LI), despite finding it inconsistent with the Plan SanLee land use designation. The board also tabled a billboard text amendment request and approved a 45-lot residential subdivision preliminary plat. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for the consent agenda and agenda approval, which passed 6-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved rezoning of 14.64 acres on Deep River Road from RA to LI (7-0)
• Tabled UDO text amendment for billboard regulations (7-0)
• Approved 45-lot McMillian Lane Subdivision preliminary plat (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, grants, and easement (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, removing closed sessions (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Lee County demographics, development activity, and financial policies. The meeting includes a discussion on the Lee County Detention Facility and a wrap-up of the January 31, 2025 session.

• Lee County Demographics presentation
• Lee County Development Activity review
• Lee County Financial Policies overview
• Lee County Detention Facility discussion
• Wrap-up of January 31, 2025 session

The Lee County Board of Commissioners held a retreat focused on strategic planning and development. The board gave consensus to move forward with a new courthouse/detention center facility (option 3), instructing staff to begin site selection and phasing. They also approved changes to the county's strategic plan, including adding an industrial tax base goal and removing the shovel-ready goal.

• Consensus to construct a new courthouse/detention facility (option 3)
• Staff instructed to find a location and develop a phased plan for the new facility
• Consensus to adopt proposed changes to the county's strategic plan
• Consensus to add enhancing industrial tax base as a goal
• Consensus to remove shovel-ready (spec buildings) goal from strategic plan
• Consensus to hold legislative breakfast on February 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Motion to adjourn passed (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Sanford City Council and the Town of Broadway to discuss opioid settlement funds, growth trends, permitting, and the Tri-River project.

• Update on opioid settlement funds strategic plan
• Update on growth trends and permitting
• Update on Tri-River project
• EPA copper, lead, and rules revisions

The Lee County Board of Commissioners, Sanford City Council, and Town of Broadway held a joint informational meeting. No formal votes were taken; the session covered updates on opioid settlement fund spending, growth and permitting trends, the Tri-River Water regional partnership, and new EPA lead pipe rules. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned joint interlocal meeting (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a contract to repair the Lee County Historic Courthouse and adopt a policy banning pornography on government networks. They will also hear a zoning map amendment request and consider extending a $200,000 loan for Brick Capital Community Development Corporation. Additional items include a FY 2024 financial statement presentation and routine reports.

• Approve contract for Lee County Historic Courthouse repair (II.G)
• Adopt policy prohibiting viewing pornography on government networks and devices (II.H)
• Public hearing on a zoning map amendment request (III.A)
• Consider extending the $200,000 Revolving Loan Fund loan for Brick Capital Community Development Corporation (V.A)
• Present FY 2024 financial statement (VI.B)

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,212,100 contract with Harrod and Associates Constructors for repairs to the Historic Courthouse, part of the consent agenda. They also approved a zoning map amendment rezoning 14.64 acres on Deep River Road from Residential Agricultural to Light Industrial, and a UDO text amendment to allow billboard expansion. A $200,000 loan extension to Brick Capital Community Development Corporation was approved with a 6% interest rate, with one commissioner voting against.

• Approved $1,212,100 Historic Courthouse repair contract with Harrod and Associates (consent agenda)
• Approved rezoning of 14.64 acres on Deep River Road from RA to LI (public hearing held)
• Approved UDO text amendment to allow billboard expansion (public hearing held)
• Approved $200,000 loan extension to Brick Capital CDC at 6% interest (6-1, Martin opposed)
• Approved budget amendment #12/16/24/08 including $5,297 library grant and $42,612 OT Sloan project reallocation
• Approved agenda as amended, adding telehealth grant and closed session item
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including minutes, refunds, and policy on pornography viewing
• Entered closed session to discuss business location/expansion (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment and rezoning request. The body will also consider several contracts for park improvements and government facility restoration.

• Zoning Map Amendment / Rezoning Request public hearing
• Sale of property located at 836 Running Cedar Trail
• Contract for playground equipment at San-Lee Park (Sourcewell Contract #010521-LTS-3)
• Contract approval for OT Sloan Park Accessibility Project
• Bid and contract approval for Horton Park parking lot and sidewalk addition

The Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a $470,401 bid from Compendium Contracting LLC for the Horton Park parking lot and sidewalk addition, including all three alternates. The board also approved adding a Mobility Manager position to the county pay plan, a rezoning request on White Hill Road, and a budget amendment. Commissioner Bill Carver was honored with a proclamation for his service.

• Approved $470,401 bid for Horton Park parking lot/sidewalk (6-0)
• Approved Mobility Manager addition to pay plan (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.93 acres on White Hill Road from HC to RA (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and contracts (6-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring retiring Commissioner Bill Carver (6-0)
• Approved sale of property at 836 Running Cedar Trail for $3,500 (6-0)
• Approved $149,335.44 contract for O.T. Sloan Park accessible playground (6-0)
• Approved $274,400 contract for Government Center exterior wall restoration (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will organize for the new year by electing a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda includes approving contracts with LabCorp and a state consolidated agreement, as well as a public hearing for a community development corporation. The board will also consider a speed reduction resolution for Avents Ferry Road.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• LabCorp contract approval
• Speed reduction resolution for Avents Ferry Road
• Public hearing for Revolving Loan Fund
• Bid acceptance for Historic Courthouse Repair

The Lee County Board of Commissioners reorganized, electing Kirk Smith as Chair and Andre Knecht as Vice Chair. They approved a rezoning of 4.93 acres on White Hill Road from Highway Commercial to Residential Agricultural, accepted a $1,212,100 bid for Historic Courthouse repairs, and approved budget amendments reallocating ARPA funds for Sheriff's Office salaries. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Elected Kirk Smith as Chair (4-3 ballot vote)
• Elected Andre Knecht as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule resolution (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.93 acres on White Hill Road from HC to RA (7-0)
• Accepted $1,212,100 bid from Harrod and Associates for Historic Courthouse repairs (7-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #12/02/24/07 reallocating $1,750,000 ARPA funds for Sheriff's salaries (7-0)
• Approved CSLFRF Grant Project Ordinance #7 (7-0)
• Approved speed reduction resolution for Avents Ferry Road from 55 to 45 mph (7-0)