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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
Monday, November 3, 2025 – 6:00 PM
1. 5:00 PM - Closed Session for Economic Development per G. S. 143-
318.11(a)(4), to Consult with the County Attorney per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(3)
and a Personnel Issue per G.S. 143.318.11(a)(6) followed by a Work Session
in the Joshua J. Morton, Jr. Conference Room, Stanly Commons
2. Call to Order & Welcome - Chair Mike Barbee
3. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance - Commissioner Bill Lawhon
4. Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda
5. Public Comment
6. Scheduled Agenda Items
A. Veterans Operation Green Light Initiative
Presenter: Bo Almond, Veterans Services Officer
B. Resolution Seeking Legislative Approval to Extend Fox Trapping Season
in Stanly County
Presenter: Andy Lucas, County Manager
7. Consent Agenda
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
8. Board Comments, Announcements & Committee Reports
9. Adjourn
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Department: Clerk
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Commissioners
From: Bo Almond, Veterans Services Officer
Date: November 3, 2025
RE: Veterans Operation Green Light Initiative
Summary:
This Veterans Day, Stanly County will participate in Operation Green Light, an initiative
that supports military veterans statewide and across the country. We are joining the
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), National Association of
Counties (NACo), and National Association of County Veteran Service Officers
(NACVSO) in this effort.
As a show of support, county buildings will be illuminated with green lights from
November 4-11, 2025.
Recommended Action:
Review and consider approval of the resolution in support of Operation Green Light.
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
1. Operation Green Light for Veterans
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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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Department: Central Administration
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Commissioners
From: Andy Lucas, County Manager
Date: November 3, 2025
RE: Resolution Seeking Legislative Approval to Extend Fox Trapping Season
in Stanly County
Summary:
Currently, fox trapping season is limited to January 2 to January 31 each year in Stanly
County. Other counties in the region have sought special local legislation from the NC
General Assembly to extend the trapping season for foxes to coincide with all other fur-
bearing animal trapping. All other fur-bearing animals may be trapped in Stanly County
from October 1 until the end of February. The attached resolution would seek local
legislation from the NC General Assembly to extend fox trapping season from October 1
until the end of February in Stanly County.
Recommended Action:
Review and consider approval of the attached resolution.
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
1. Fox Trapping Resolution_Nov 2025
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF STANLY COUNTY REQUESTING THE NORTH CAROLINA
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ESTABLISH A LOCAL ACT EXTENDING FOX TRAPPING SEASON IN STANLY COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners finds that Stanly County is experiencing an increase in
the population of foxes, which exposes Stanly County’s native wildlife, domesticated animals, and residents to
an increased risk of attacks by these animals and the diseases that they carry; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous session laws that have been approved by the NC General Assembly relating to
trapping foxes in various counties across North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, currently foxes are listed as game animals and not furbearers such as raccoons, opossum, skunks
and bobcats so the trapping season is currently limited to January 2 to January 31 each year in Stanly County;
and
WHEREAS, all other furbearing animals may be trapped in North Carolina from October 1 to the last day of
February each year; and
WHEREAS, this creates an ethical dilemma for trappers who may accidentally trap a fox outside of the defined
trapping season and must release the animal even if the animal is injured;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stanly County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the
North Carolina General Assembly adopt a local act extending fox trapping season in Stanly County from
October 1st through the last day of February each year to coincide with the designated trapping season for all
other furbearing animals.
Adopted the 3rd day of November, 2025.
_______________________________
Paul M. Barbee, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Tyler Brummitt, Clerk to the Board
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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.
______________________________ ______________________________
Paul M. Barbee, Chair Tyler Brummitt, Clerk
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Department: Central Administration
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Commissioners
From: Andy Lucas, County Manager
Date: November 3, 2025
RE: Budget Amendment — Village of Misenheimer Parks and Rec Grant from
a Prior Fiscal Year
Summary:
This project was initially approved by the Board as part of the municipal park and rec
matching grant program in FY 21-22. The Village of Misenheimer was delayed in
getting this sidewalk project completed due to having to obtain easements from the
Norfolk Southern Railroad and coordinate construction with the railroad. As a result, the
project took multiple fiscal years to complete. The project is now finished and the
Village of Misenheimer is seeking the $10,000 match which was initially approved in FY
21-22 and budgeted again in FY 22-23.
Recommended Action:
Review and consider approval of the budget amendment
Financial Impact:
Funds for this project were budgeted in previous fiscal years and lapsed. The lapsed
funds contributed to the General Fund balance at fiscal year-end.
Attachments:
1. BA 2026-40
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Department: Social Services
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Commissioners
From:
Date: November 3, 2025
RE: Donation - Millingport PTO
Summary:
To budget funds donated by Millingport PTO. These funds are to be used for the foster
care program.
Recommended Action:
Request approval of the budget amendment as presented.
Financial Impact:
Attachments:
1. Budget Amendment - Donation
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Department: Facilities Management
MEMORANDUM
To: Board of Commissioners
From:
Date: November 3, 2025
RE: Request to sell surplus on Gov Deals
Summary:
Requesting approval to sale the auditorium seats that will be removed from Agri Civic
Center Auditorium
Recommended Action:
Approval to sale surplus
Financial Impact:
none
Attachments:
None
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