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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, March 2, 2026 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) met in regular session on
Monday, March 2, 2026 in the Gene McIntyre Meeting Room, Stanly Commons. Chair
Efird called the meeting to order at 06:01 PM with Commissioner Mills giving the
invocation and leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present:
Chairman T. Scott Efird
Vice Chairman Bill Lawhon
Commissioner Paul Michael Barbee
County Commissioner Patty Crump
County Commissioner Trent Hatley
Commissioner Brandon King
County Commissioner Billy Mills
2. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
Chair Efird noted the revised budget calendar submitted by County Manager Lucas regarding
agenda item # 6(B) and requested that the agenda be amended to include this item.
Commissioner Hatley moved to approve the amended agenda, and the motion was seconded by
Vice Chair Lawhon. The motion passed by unanimous vote.
3. Public Comment
None.
4. Scheduled Agenda Items

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A. VUJ Apron and Taxilane Rehabilitation
Presenter: Randy Shank, Airport Director
The Stanly County Airport requested a local match to support an FAA/DOA-funded
Apron and Taxilane Pavement Rehabilitation project. Pending approval of County
funding, the contract will be awarded to the low bidder, J.T. Russell & Sons.
The project will be funded through three (3) separate grants which cover the total
project cost of $1,251,291. This grant also requires a County match of $122,201, which
will be funded through the Airport Enterprise Fund using retained earnings. It was
requested that the Board approve this match to allow the project to proceed.
Following the presentation, Director Shank addressed questions regarding the project
start date, pavement materials and thickness, the grant procurement process, and if a
final FAA inspection would be required once complete.
With no further questions, Commissioner Mills moved to approve budget amendments
#2026-62 and 2026-63 as presented for the County match. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Hatley and passed with a 7-0 vote.
B. FY 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
For Board consideration and approval, County Manager Lucas presented the revised FY 2026-
2027 budget development process calendar. He noted that the budget public hearing will be held
on June 8, 2026, rather than June 1, 2026, as previously shown, to coincide with the Board's
regular meeting.
Vice Chair Lawhon moved to approve the revised FY 2026-2027 budget calendar as presented.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Crump and carried by unanimous vote.
5. Consent Agenda
Vice Chair Lawhon moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Mills and carried by a 7 -0 vote.
A. Minutes
B. February 2026 DMV Refunds
C. January 2026 Monthly Finance Report
D. Calendar Expense
E. Memorandum of Understanding with Stanly Community College for
NCETC Burn Buildings

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F. Richfield Town Duty Contract
6. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
Commissioner Mills encouraged everyone who has not yet cast their ballot to vote
today, Tuesday, March 3rd. Vice Chair Lawhon also stressed the importance of voting,
noting that polls will open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Additionally, Vice Chair Lawhon shared that 38 new building permits were issued in January
2026. This represents a 46% increase—or 12 more permits—compared to the same period last
year.
Chair Efird spoke on the patriotic duty of voting and recognized the members of the military
currently defending our freedom, asking that everyone keep them in their prayers. He then noted
that the next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Monday, March 16th.
7. Adjourn
Commissioner Hatley moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice Chair Lawhon
a nd passed unanimously at 6:11 p.m.
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T. Scott Efird, Chairman Tyler Brummitt, Clerk