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T. Scott Efird Trent Hatley
Chairman Commissioner
Bill Lawhon Brandon King
Vice Chairman Commissioner
Mike Barbee Billy Mills
Commissioner Commissioner
Patty Crump
Commissioner
Stanly County
Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 1, 2025 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) met in regular session on Monday,
December 1, 2025 in the Gene McIntyre Meeting Room, Stanly Commons.
County Manager Lucas, acting as temporary Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. for
the purpose of reorganization of the Board.
Present:
Commissioner Paul Michael Barbee
Commissioner Patty Crump
Commissioner T. Scott Efird
Commissioner Trent Hatley
Commissioner Brandon King
Commissioner Bill Lawhon
Commissioner Billy Mills
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
The County Manager opened the floor for nominations for Chairman pursuant to NCGS 153A-39.
Commissioner Lawhon nominated Commissioner Efird. With no other names presented, the
nominations were closed.
Commissioner Efird was elected Chairman for 2026 by unanimous vote.
County Manager Lucas congratulated Chairman Efird and turned the proceedings over to him.
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN
Chairman Efird opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairman pursuant to NCGS 153A-39.
Commissioner Hatley nominated Commissioner Lawhon. With no other names presented, the
nominations were closed.
Commissioner Lawhon was elected Chairman for 2026 by unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF BONDS
By motion, Vice Chair Lawhon moved to approve the renewal of the following public official bonds,
seconded by Commissioner Crump and carried by unanimous vote.

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BOND TYPE AMOUNT EXPIRATION DATE
Finance Officer (Toby Hinson) $1,000,000 June 9, 2026
Register of Deeds (Jennie Helms) $ 50,000 November 20, 2026
Tax Administrator (Clinton Swaringen) $ 100,000 October 28, 2026
Sheriff (Jeff Crisco) $ 5,000 December 3, 2026
2026 COUNTY COMMISSIONER BOARD & COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Chairman Efird presented the following slate of nominees for Board approval:
Airport Authority - Commissioner Trent Hatley, Commissioner Brandon King
Centralina Council of Governments, Member – Chairman Scott Efird
Centralina Council of Governments, Alternate- Commissioner Mike Barbee
Economic Development Commission - Vice Chair Bill Lawhon, Commissioner Brandon King
Fire District Commission - Commissioner Billy Mills
Health & Human Services Board - Commissioner Patty Crump, Commissioner Trent Hatley
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) - Commissioner Billy Mills
Library Board of Trustees, Member - Chairman Scott Efird
Partners Behavioral Health Board - Chairman Scott Efird
Rural Planning Organization (RPO), Member - Commissioner Patty Crump
Rural Planning Organization (RPO), Alternate - Commissioner Billy Mills
Senior Services Board - Commissioner Bill Lawhon
Stanly Water & Sewer Authority, Member - Commissioner Trent Hatley
Stanly Water & Sewer Authority, Alternate - Commissioner Mike Barbee
Commissioner King moved to approve the assignments as presented, seconded by Vice Chair
Lawhon and passed by a 7 - 0 vote.
APPROVAL OF THE 2026 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE
The Board will meet the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. except for May, June, July,
August, September and December (as indicated below).
Monday, January 5th and Tuesday, January 20th*
Monday, February 2nd and Monday, February 16th
Monday, March 2nd and Monday, March 16th
Monday, April 6th and Monday, April 20th
Monday, May 11th
Monday, June 8th
Monday, July 6th
Monday, August 3rd
Tuesday, September 8th**

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Monday, October 5th and Monday, October 19th
Monday, November 2nd and Monday, November 16th
Monday, December 7th
* Rescheduled due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 19th
**Rescheduled due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 7th
Commissioner Crump moved to approve the meeting dates as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Mills and passed by unanimous vote.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Chair Efird announced that at any regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners, the
Commissioners, acting in their capacity as the Board of Governors for either the Greater Badin
Water & Sewer District or the Piney Point Water District, may, at their discretion, recess the
regular Commissioners meeting to convene as the Board of Governors for either of the two
entities to conduct business matters related to that district.
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
C hairman Efird gave the opening invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
3. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
With no amendments to the agenda, Commissioner King moved to approve it as presented,
seconded by Commissioner Hatley an carried by 7-0 vote.
4. Public Comment
None.
5. Scheduled Agenda Items
A. Public Hearing - Economic Development Incentive Grant
Presenter: Elizabeth Kazimir, EDC Director
The purpose of the public hearing was to invite public comment on a proposed tax incentive grant
that will result in an eight (8) year, 75% economic development incentive agreement between Stanly
County and Project Shag, an existing manufacturer in the City of Albemarle. The company plans to
expand its current operations by investing $9 million in machinery and equipment which will lead to
the creation of thirteen (13) new jobs over the next five (5) years.
It was requested the Board conduct the required public hearing, followed by approval of the
economic tax incentive agreement.
Following the presentation, EDC Director Elizabeth Kazimir responded to Board questions
concerning the $9 million investment, the average salary for the new jobs and the process used to
determine if the company meets the required benchmarks in the agreement.
Chair Efird declared the public hearing open. With no one coming forward, the hearing was closed.
Vice Chair Lawhon moved to approve the economic incentive as requested, seconded by
C ommissioner Hatley and passed by unanimous vote.

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B. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 Community Transportation Program
Application
For Board consideration, County Manager Lucas requested approval for SCUSA
Transportation to apply for the FY 2027 (Section 5311) Community Transportation Program
(CTP) funds in the total estimated amount of $464,308 with a 15% local match request of
$60,118.
It was requested the Board conduct the required public hearing then approve the application
and resolution to apply for and receive CTP funds which will be administered by the
Transportation Department.
With no questions from the Board, Chair Efird declared the public hearing open. With no one
coming forward, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner King moved to approve the program application and associated resolution to
apply for, receive and have the funds administered by the Transportation Services
Department, seconded by Commissioner Mills and passed by unanimous vote.
See Exhibit A
Public Transportation Program Resolution
FY26 Resolution
C. Board of Equalization and Review Appointments
Presenter: Clinton Swaringen, Tax Administrator
Three (3) of the current Board of Equalization & Review members have terms expiring December
31, 2025. Those members are Vice-Chair Garrett Allen, H.D. Efird Jr., and Jim Starnes.
Mr. Allen, who serves as the current Vice-Chair, is eligible to serve another 4-year term and has
expressed his willingness to serve again. H.D. Efird, Jr. and Jim Starnes have both served 2
consecutive 4-year terms and are not allowed to serve a 3rd term per statute.
Following the presentation, Director Swaringen responded to several questions regarding the
statute limiting members to two (2) consecutive terms, how often the board meets, the stipend
amount paid to members, the average number of appeals received each year and overview of the
appeals process.
After discussion, Commissioner Crump moved to reappoint Garrett Allen and appoint Kodi Smith
and Larry McGuire to the board for four (4) year terms effective January 1, 2026 - December 31,
2029. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Hatley and carried by unanimous vote.
D. Senior Services Advisory Board Appointments
Presenter: Pamela Sullivan, Senior Services Director
Senior Services requested the Board take action to fill three (3) vacancies resulting from the passing
of Deloris Chambers, the resignation of Barbara Ledbetter due to health issues, and Brenda

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Spencer completing two (2) consecutive terms.
Based on the volunteer applications received, the Senior Services Advisory Board met and
recommended the appointment of Polly Martin, Ava Plott, and Roland Thomas to fill these
vacancies beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2028.
By motion, Vice Chair Lawhon moved to approve all three (3) appointments as recommended,
seconded by Commissioner Crump. The motion carried by a 7-0 vote.
E. NCDOT Secondary Road Adoption Resolution
Presenter: Bailey Cline, Planning Director
The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has requested that the County update the
Secondary Road Resolution, which was previously adopted in 2001, and permits the adoption of
secondary roads by the NCDOT.
Director Cline explained that this new resolution will not change the current procedure followed by
the NCDOT. Instead, it indicates that once a petition for a secondary road adoption is filed, all
necessary approvals and inspections will be performed by the NC DOT prior to acceptance and
adheres to NCDOT’s existing policy for such requests.
If approved, the County's resolution will serve as a sign of local support for this policy.
Following a brief discussion, Commissioner King moved to adopt the resolution as presented,
seconded by Commissioner Crump and passed by unanimous vote.
See Exhibit B
RESOLUTION
NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED ROAD SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
F. Strategic Planning Retreat
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
For the past seventeen (17) years, the Board has participated in a one-day planning retreat to
discuss the current fiscal year and set priorities for the next year and beyond.
County Manager Lucas presented the potential dates for the retreat, with Friday, February 6, 2026
being selected. The retreat will start at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Stanly County Airport
Conference Room.
G. Reaffirmation of the Code of Ethics
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
Per NCGS 160A-86, the Board is required to reaffirm its code of ethics annually.

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Commissioner King moved to accept the Code of Ethics as presented, seconded by Vice Chair
Lawhon and carried by a 7-0 vote.
See Exhibit C
Code of Ethics
Stanly County Board of Commissioners
Preamble
6. Consent Agenda
Vice Chair Lawhon moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, seconded by
C ommissioner Barbee and passed by unanimous vote.
A. Minutes
B. October Monthly Finance Report
C. November 2025 DMV Refunds
D. DSS Budget Amendment
E. EMS Budget Amendment 2026-44
F. EMS Budget Amendment 2026-42
7. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
Commissioner Barbee congratulated Commissioner Efird and Commissioner Lawhon on their
election as Chair and Vice Chair for 2026. He also thanked the Board members for their support
during his term as Chair for 2025.
Vice Chair Lawhon recognized and thanked Commissioner Barbee and Commissioner King for
their service as Chair and Vice Chair. He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Commissioner Efird thanked Commissioner Barbee and Commissioner King for their service as
Chair and Vice Chair for 2025 as well and expressed appreciation for their commitment. He
reminded the Board of the County Employee Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 5th from
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. He concluded by wishing everyone a Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year, and a reminder to reflect on the reason for the celebration.
8. Adjourn
With no further discussion, Commissioner Barbee moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Commissioner Crump and passed by unanimous vote at 6:35 p.m.

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T. Scott Efird, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk