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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, November 17, 2025 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) met in regular session on Monday,
November 17, 2025 in the Gene McIntyre Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chair Barbee called the
meeting to order at 6:00 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 Mills gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
Commissioner Crump moved to table item 6(B) - Consolidated Human Services Board
appointments, until the Board's second meeting in January 2026. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Hatley and passed by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hatley then moved to approve the agenda as amended, seconded by Vice Chair King
and carried by a 7-0 vote.
4. Public Comment
Mr. Randy Huneycutt sought the County's support for the creation of a renewable energy plant to
produce various fuels and alternative energy sources. The specific request to the County is to
provide the land necessary to construct and operate the plant.
5. Scheduled Agenda Items

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A. Fiscal Year 24-25 Audit Presentation
Presenter: Alan Thompson, Partner with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.
Mr. Thompson expressed his appreciation of the Finance Department staff for collecting the
information needed and responding to questions during the audit process.
His presentation provided a review of the county's audit results for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025,
which included an analysis of the General Fund Balance for the past five (5) years, a breakdown of
the Cash & Fund Balances, collection percentages, debt analysis and General Fund revenue and
expenditures by category.
Mr. Thompson concluded that the audit reflects a good and clean report, indicating that the
county is financially stable and in good overall shape.
Following the presentation, he entertained questions from the Board.
B. Consolidated Human Services Board Appointments
Presenter: Dolly Clayton, Human Services Director
This item was tabled until the Board's second meeting in January, 2026.
6. Consent Agenda
County Commissioner Lawhon moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, seconded by
County Commissioner Efird and Passed by a 7 - 0 vote.
Result: Passed
Mover: County Commissioner Lawhon
Seconder: County Commissioner Efird
Ayes: Paul Michael Barbee, Brandon King, Patty Crump, T. Scott Efird, Trent
Hatley, Bill Lawhon, Billy Mills
A. Minutes
B. Vehicle Refunds
C. September Financial Report
D. Vehicle Disposition
E. World Sanfilippo Awareness Day 2025 Proclamation
7. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
Commissioner Mills wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a happy holiday season. He also
encouraged everyone to continue to support our local high school football teams as they continue to
advance in the state playoffs.
Commissioner Lawhon wished all citizens a Happy Thanksgiving.

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Commissioner Efird invited everyone to the City of Locust's Christmas tree lighting ceremony on
Thursday, November 20th at 5:00 p.m. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be various vendors
and activities for children.
Chair Barbee wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving as well.
8. Adjourn
With no further discussion, Commissioner Efird moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner
Crump and passed by a 7-0 vote at 6:27 p.m.
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Paul M. Barbee, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk