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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, February 16, 2026 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) met in regular session on
Monday, February 16, 2026 in the Gene McIntyre Meeting Room, Stanly Commons.
Vice Chair Lawhon called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM with Commissioner King
giving the invocation and leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
Chairman T. Scott Efird (Participated by Phone)
Vice Chairman Bill Lawhon
Commissioner Mike Barbee
Commissioner Patty Crump
Commissioner Trent Hatley
Commissioner Brandon King
C ommissioner Billy Mills
2. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
With no amendments to the agenda, Commissioner King moved to approve it as
presented. Commissioner Mills seconded the motion which passed by unanimous
vote.
3. Public Comment
None.
4. Scheduled Agenda Items
A. Proclamation Declaring February 9 -13, 2026 as National Future Business

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Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate Week
Presenter: Dony Santos-Lambur, Chapter President
Dony Santos-Lambur, Chapter President and other representatives of the Stanly
Community College Chapter of the FBLA were in attendance to present the
proclamation. It was requested that the proclamation be adopted to officially recognize
February 9–13, 2026 as National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Collegiate Week.
(Commissioner Hatley arrived at 6:01 p.m. during the presentation.)
Following the presentation and Board comments, Commissioner Mills moved to adopt
the proclamation as presented, seconded by Commissioner Barbee and carried by a 7 -
0 vote.
See Exhibit A
National FBLA Collegiate Week — February 9-13, 2026
(Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate)
B. Senior Services Advisory Board Appointments
Presenter: Pamela Sullivan, Senior Services Director
The terms for board members Debbie Bennett, Audrey Rigsbee, and James Moss
expired on February 6, 2026. All three members have expressed their willingness to
continue serving if reappointed.
Director Sullivan noted that each member has maintained consistent attendance and active
participation at the meetings. Therefore, it was recommended that each be reappointed for a
second term, effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029.
Following brief discussion, Commissioner Crump moved to reappoint all three (3) members as
requested. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barbee and passed by unanimous vote.
C. Resolution Closing Unopened Public Roadways
Presenter: Kyle Griffin, E911 Communications Director
North Carolina General Statute § 153A-241 authorizes the County to permanently close portions of recorded
public roadways. As the construction of Phase 2 of the NC Emergency Training Center facility moves forward,
staff initiated the planning and review process to name the access roads/driveways with ingress/egress to the
facility.
During an internal review process, Planning & Zoning identified three (3) existing recorded, but unopened
and unused, public roadways that have never been constructed or utilized for public travel. These roadways

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are commonly referred to as “paper streets.” Because these roadways were recorded on subdivision plats,
formal action by the County is required to close the portions that intersect County-owned property at the
Phase 2 site located off Airport Road.
In accordance with N.C.G.S. § 153A-241, staff requested approval of three (3) separate Resolutions of Intent
to close the portions of Kirk Road, Diana Road, and Todd Road identified on the enclosed map.
If adopted, staff will be directed to schedule three public hearings for the March 16 Commissioners’ Meeting
and to provide all required notice in accordance with statute, including notification by certified mail to
adjoining property owners, posting of notice in the affected area, and publication in a newspaper of general
circulation.
Following the presentation, Director Griffin responded to a brief period of questions related to specific details
of the request.
By motion, Commissioner Mills moved to approve all three (3) resolutions as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Hatley and passed by unanimous vote.
See Exhibit B
Resolution of Intent to Close an Unopened Public Road
5. Consent Agenda
Commissioner King moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Mills and carried by a 7 - 0 vote.
A. Minutes
B. DSS Budget Amendment - Repair of Vehicle
C. DSS Budget Amendment - Temporary Staffing
D. Budget Amendment - Re-appropriation of Funds
E. Utilities — Budget Amendment 2026-59
F. Request to sell surplus on Gov Deal
6. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
Commissioner Mills noted that it was good to see the FBLA students in attendance and
emphasized that they can achieve whatever goals they set for themselves. He
encouraged the students to rely on Dr. Dan Hazlett for continued support and
experience. Commissioner Crump also offered her best wishes to the students for their
upcoming competitions.

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Chair Efird thanked Vice Chair Lawhon for leading the meeting in his absence.
Chair Lawhon also expressed his appreciation for the FBLA students and their
leadership. Additionally, he encouraged all eligible voters to participate in the local
primary, which began on February 12th and ends February 28th.
7. Adjourn
Commissioner Crump to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner King and
p assed by unanimous vote at 6:22 p.m.
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T. Scott Efird, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk