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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 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order & Welcome
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) met in regular session on
Monday, November 3, 2025 in the Gene McIntyre Meeting Room, Stanly Commons.
Chair Barbee called the meeting to order at 06:00 PM.
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Lawhon gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
3. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
With no amendments to the agenda, Commissioner Efird moved to approve it as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Crump and carried by unanimous vote.
4. Public Comment
None.
5. Scheduled Agenda Items
A. Veterans Operation Green Light Initiative
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
In observance of Veterans Day on November 11th, Stanly County will participate in Operation
Green Light, an initiative that supports military veterans statewide and across the country. As a
show of support, county buildings will be illuminated with green lights from November 4–11,
2025.
It was requested that the Board formally adopt a resolution in support of Operation Green Light.
Commissioner Efird moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Hatley and
carried by a 7-0 vote.

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B. Resolution Seeking Legislative Approval to Extend Fox Trapping Season
in Stanly County
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
Currently, fox trapping season is limited to January 2 through January 31 each year in Stanly
County. However, other counties in our region have successfully sought special local legislation
from the NC General Assembly to extend their fox trapping seasons to align with all other fur-
bearing animals.
The attached resolution proposes local legislation from the NC General Assembly to extend the
fox trapping season to align with these dates, running concurrently from October 1 until the end
of February in Stanly County as well.
Following brief discussion, Commissioner Mills moved to approve the resolution as presented,
seconded by Vice Chair King and passed by unanimous vote.
6. Consent Agenda
Commissioner Lawhon moved to approve the consent agenda as presented, seconded
by Vice Chair King and passed by a 7 - 0 vote.
A. Minutes
B. Budget Amendment — Village of Misenheimer Parks and Rec Grant from
a Prior Fiscal Year
C. Donation - Millingport PTO
D. Request to sell surplus on Gov Deals
7. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
Commissioner Lawhon shared an update on Stanly County's housing market and
building activity through October 2025. The housing market update included details on
home sales, specifically the number of homes sold and their median price, which
indicate a slowdown in the market. Additionally, Commissioner Lawhon provided
information on building activity, including the number of building permits issued, average
permit values, and the total number of permits issued year-to-date.
With Veterans Day on November 11th, Commissioner Efird expressed his gratitude to
all veterans for their service and encouraged everyone to attend the Veterans Day
Parade in Oakboro next Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. to support our local veterans.

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8. Adjourn
Commissioner Crump moved to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair King seconded the
motion which passed by unanimous vote at 6:14 p.m.
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Paul M. Barbee, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk

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Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
WHEREAS, the residents of Stanly County have great respect, admiration, and the utmost
gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community
in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have
been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Stanly County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices for
freedom by placing themselves in harm’s way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, religious groups, civil service, and by functioning as County Veterans Service
Officers in 29 states to help fellow former service members access more than $52 billion in
federal health, disability and compensation benefits each year; and
WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities
annually; and an estimated 20 percent increase of service members will transition to civilian life
in the near future; and
WHEREAS, studies indicate that 44-72 percent of service members experience high levels of
stress during transition from military to civilian life; and
WHEREAS, active military service members transitioning from military service are at a high
risk for suicide during their first year after military service; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties encourages all counties, parishes and
boroughs to recognize Operation Green Light for Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Stanly County appreciates the sacrifices of our United States military personnel
and believes specific recognition should be granted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with designation as a Green Light for Veterans
County, Stanly County hereby declares November 4-11, 2025, as a time to salute and honor the
service and sacrifices of those transitioning from active service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in observance of Operation Green Light, Stanly County
encourages its citizens in patriotic tradition to recognize the importance of honoring all those

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who made immeasurable sacrifices to preserve freedom by displaying a green light in a window
of their place of business or residence from November 4-11, 2025.
Adopted this the 3rd day of November, 2025.
____________________________ Attest: _________________________
Paul M. Barbee, Chairman Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board
Board of County Commissioners

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STANLY COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 20, 2025
In attendance: Chair Mike Barbee, Vice Chair Brandon King, Commissioner Patty Crump,
Commissioner Scott Efird, Commissioner Trent Hatley, Commissioner Bill Lawhon, Commissioner
Billy Mills, County Manager Andy Lucas, County Attorney Jenny Furr, Clerk to the Board Tyler
Brummitt and Senior Services Director Pamela Sullivan.
Nutrition Site – Grab & Go Meals Program
Commissioner Lawhon stated that he had received a citizen complaint earlier that day about the
discontinuation of the Grab & Go Meals program at the Albemarle Nutrition Site.
The citizen expressed concerns because his mother is homebound and relies on him to pick up
the meals since she is unable to visit the congregate meal sites. He was told that the program
was ending in October due to the County Commissioners not providing funding in the budget for
it to continue.
Senior Services Director Pamela Sullivan explained that the program initially began with
federal funds received through the Home Care Community Block Grant (HCCBG) during COVID-
19, which have since ended. She noted that Stanly County is the only county in the region that
continued the program after this initial funding ended several years ago. However, due to the
associated costs and impact on staff, the decision has been made to discontinue the program
at all sites by year-end once the remaining funds are depleted.
The Board discussed the nutrition services, including the number of meals served, average
donations received weekly, and the possibility of implementing means testing for program
eligibility, which has not been done previously. Some Board members raised concerns with
continuing to fund the program with taxpayer dollars.
Following discussion, Commissioner Lawhon made a motion to continue the Grab N’ Go Meals
at the Albemarle, Norwood and Locust sites, which are currently scheduled to end in
December 2025. This will allow the Board more time to consider the funding necessary to
continue it. The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Commissioner Lawhon also requested that Director Sullivan provide the Board with the
customer notification letter for the program’s discontinuation. Additionally, he requested a
report detailing year-to-date donations, the cost to continue funding the program, and
information on how means testing can be implemented to determine a client’s eligibility for
the nutrition programs in the future.

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The Board reached a consensus to continue this discussion at the next work session on November
3rd.
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Paul M. Barbee, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk