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Mike Barbee Trent Hatley
Chairman Commissioner
Brandon King Bill Lawhon
Vice Chairman Commissioner
Patty Crump Billy Mills
Commissioner Commissioner
Scott Efird
Commissioner
Stanly County
Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 6, 2025 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) met in regular session on
Monday, October 6, 2025 in the Gene McIntyre Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chair
Barbee called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM.
Present:
Chairman Paul M. Barbee
Vice Chairman Brandon King
County Commissioner Patty Crump
County Commissioner T. Scott Efird
County Commissioner Trent Hatley
County Commissioner Bill Lawhon
County Commissioner Billy Mills
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Crump gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
Result: Passed
Mover: County Commissioner Efird
Seconder: County Commissioner Crump
Ayes: Paul Michael Barbee, Brandon King, Patty Crump, T. Scott Efird, Trent
Hatley, Bill Lawhon, Billy Mills
4. Public Comment
- William Smith, one of Stanly County's representatives on the Centralina Region F
Aging Advisory Committee (RFAAC), briefly explained the committee's role in
advocating for the needs of aging residents in the county. He also mentioned that there
are currently three vacancies for representatives on the committee and encouraged

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anyone who is interested to volunteer for these important positions.
- Jennifer Lynn expressed concerns about the recent selection of a new mayor for one
of the local municipalities when the standard vetting process was not followed. To
address this, Ms. Lynn has requested that the Board consider adopting a formal vetting
policy for all elected officials within the county.
5. Scheduled Agenda Items
A. Jury Commission Appointment
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
Tate Daniels' term as the Board appointee to the Jury Commission expired October 1,
2025. Mr. Daniels has stated his willingness to continue to serve if reappointed.
It is requested that the Board appoint a Commissioner member to serve a two-year term
ending September 30, 2027.
Commissioner Lawhon moved to reappoint Mr. Tate Daniels, seconded by
Commissioner Hatley and passed by unanimous vote.
Result: Passed
Mover: County Commissioner Lawhon
Seconder: County Commissioner Hatley
Ayes: Paul Michael Barbee, Brandon King, Patty Crump, T. Scott Efird, Trent
Hatley, Bill Lawhon, Billy Mills
6. Consent Agenda
Result: Passed
Mover: Vice Chairman King
Seconder: County Commissioner Crump
Ayes: Paul Michael Barbee, Brandon King, Patty Crump, T. Scott Efird, Trent
Hatley, Bill Lawhon, Billy Mills
A. Minutes
B. Finance - Approve Vehicle Tax Refunds for September 2025
C. Finance - Monthly Financial for August 2025
D. Sheriff's Office - Budget Amendment 2026-31: Recognize insurance
settlement funds to be used for a new replacement vehicle
E. Sheriff's Office - Budget Amendment 2026-27: Drug Unit Drone purchase

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F. Sheriff's Office - Budget Amendment 2026-34: Vehicle Purchase
G. Sheriff's Office - Budget Amendment 2026-26: Insurance Settlement
Proceeds
H. EMS Budget Amendment 2026-32: Cannon Grant Funding Proceeds
I. EMS Budget Amendment 2026-33: Insurance Settlement Funds for
Vehicle Repair
J. EMS - Budget Amendment # 2026-23: Supplemental Insurance Settlement
Funds
K. EMA - Budget Amendment #2026-28: Recognize Local Shelter Capacity
Building Grant funds
L. Annual Review of the Stanly County Detention Center Medical Plan
M. Soil & Water — Budget Amendment 2026-29: Stanly Farmland
Preservation Grant Proceeds
N. DSS - Budget Amendment #2026-30: Temporary Staffing
7. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
Commissioner Mills encouraged everyone to support the local high school football teams by
attending the Friday night games. He also shared several perks available for seniors, including
free passes to the high school football games provided by the Senior Center and $10 car washes
at the Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Albemarle. He also noted that Medicare information sessions will
be held on Tuesday, October 7th at 10 am, 1 pm and 4 pm at the Agri-Civic Center.
Commissioner Lawhon recently attended the Alcoa-Badin quarterly conference at the Badin Inn
where he learned that Alcoa has removed all the potlines in the buildings to encourage other
businesses to locate there.
Commissioner Efird announced that the City of Locust's End of Summer Concert event,
including fireworks, has been rescheduled to October 17th due to prior weather conditions.
Commissioner Crump extended her thanks to those who spoke during the public comment
session. She also inquired about strategies the county could implement to encourage
applications for the RFAAC and the process by which individuals are appointed.
Commissioner Hatley asked if the RFAAC members receive compensation for attending the
meetings and if those who are appointed have to be senior citizens. Commissioner Lawhon
responded that members receive mileage reimbursement and do not have to be senior citizens
to serve on the committee. He also expressed his agreement with Jennifer Lynn's earlier
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Chair Barbee reminded the Board of the Stanly Community College Trades Facility Luncheon
and Dedication Ceremony on Thursday, October 9th at 11:00 a.m.
8. Adjourn
With no further discussion, Commissioner Lawhon moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Commissioner Hatley and passed by unanimous vote at 6:21 p.m.
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Paul M. Barbee, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk