NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF GREENE The Greene County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Tech Center. Present for the meeting: Chairman Bennie Heath, Vice Chairman James T. Shackleford, Jr., Commissioners Jerry Jones, Susan Blizzard and Antonio Blow, County Manager Kyle DeHaven, County Attorney Borden Parker, and Deputy Clerk Kathy Mooring. A. Call to Order Chairman Bennie called the meeting to order and asked Commissioner Jones to give the invocation and lead the Pledge to the Flag. Commissioner Jones gave the invocation and led the Pledge to the Flag. B. Approval of the Agenda Chairman Heath asked for a motion to approve the Agenda with the following changes: Add E.4. Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and also add Attorney Client Privilege and Economic Development to the Closed Session. On motion by Commissioner Jones and seconded by Commission Shackleford the Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda with the additions of E4 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and Attorney Client Privilege and Economic Development to Closed Session. C. Consent Agenda Chairman Heath asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. -August 21, 2017 Regular Meeting Minutes -Releases/Refunds -Consideration of Late Applications for Elderly/Disabled Exclusion -Budget Amendment; Senior Center -Budget Amendment; Senior Center -Budget Amendment; EMS On motion by Commissioner Blow and seconded by Commissioner Blizzard, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda.
should it be necessary from 3 years to 5 years. Mr. DeHaven stated he is working Town Manager Dana Hill on this. Vendor Fair at Farmer’s Market on the 22nd, BBQ for Paws also on the 22nd and 23rd with a drive thru on the 23rd for BBQ plates for sale. Wilson County will be opening a recovery center for drug addicts soon. Chairman Heath wanted it noted that at the last meeting on August 21, 2017 Mr. Mitchell stated during Public Comments that donations to the County would not get a tax deduction and that is wrong, they would get a state and federal tax deductions. Commissioner Blizzard had a few questions about if the county is ready should any storms hit our area. What have we done to prepare for another hurricane? Do we have another shelter in place on this side of the creek? Mr. DeHaven answered no due to no funding for such and also we have not located a place with proper space needed – such as place to house enough folks, shower’s and facilities to have food on hand. Also will need a facility that will allow pets. Red Cross brings in food but it is not good quality, Commissioner Blizzard is asking for a generator for Rouse’s restaurant to be able to provide good quality food. Mr. Anderson announced that Jones, Lenior and Greene Sheriffs Department will be selling BBQ plates this coming Saturday to raise money for a shooting range for these departments. H. CLOSED SESSION – Attorney Client Privilege, Personnel and Economic Development On motion by Commissioner Jones and second by Commissioner Shackleford the Board voted unanimously to go into closed session. On motion by Commissioner Blow and second by Commissioner Blizzard the voted unanimously to come out of closed session. I. ADJOURN On motion by Commissioner Blizzard and second by Commissioner Blow the Board voted unanimously to adjourn this meeting. ___________________________ Bennie Heath, Chairman Attest: _________________________________ Kyle J. DeHaven, to the Board