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THE ANSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS convened for their regular
monthly meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at 6:00 p.m. in Courtroom #1 located in the
Anson County Courthouse.
Commissioners present: Bobby Moore, Chair
Steve Lear, Vice Chair
Michael Livingston
Dr. Jim Sims
Ross Streater
Bill Thacker
Staff members present: Chris Wease, County Manager
Bonnie M. Huntley, CMC, Clerk to the Board
James Bennett, Human Resource/Assistant Manager
Dorothy Tyson, Finance Officer
Chairman Moore called the meeting to Order, welcoming those present. Reverend Tony
High of Mineral Springs Baptist Church delivered the Invocation.
Presentation of Award: Jim Roosen, Health Director, presented Thomas Williams with
the Animal Control Officer of the Year award. This is a statewide award. Mr. Roosen feels this
is one of the most difficult jobs in the county and Mr. Williams does an excellent job solving
problems between the animal owner and the county.
Approval of the Agenda by Commissioners: Vice Chair Lear asked to add an item
under Commissioner Concerns. County Manager Wease asked to add the appointment of a
department head under Administrative Matters. Commissioner Thacker asked to add an item
under Commissioner Concerns. Motion by Commissioner Streater, seconded by Commissioner
Thacker, to approve the Agenda as presented with the additions. Motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing: Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded by Commissioner Thacker, to
open the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Moore announced the rezoning request comes from Lynn Godwin. The
property is presently zoned Light Industrial (LI) and Mr. Godwin is requesting it be changed to
R-8, Residential-Multiple Dwelling. Mr. Godwin explained that when he first purchased the
property, it was zoned R-20 and he asked that it be changed to LI, thinking he would build his
shop on the property. He has since purchased the Polkton Shirt Factory and will not build on the
property and is asking the Board to return it to the original zoning, which was residential.
Chairman Moore asked the purpose of wanting R-8 with Mr. Godwin answering he just wants
residential. Commissioner Sims commented that with Union County growing so rapid ly and our
growth coming from that direction, it may be best to leave the property zoned for industrial
development. Board members were of the impression the request was to allow for a housing
development to be placed on the property. R-8 zoning would allow for 8,000 sq. ft lots and R-20
would allow for one- half acre lots. Chairman Moore asked if anyone else would like to speak to
the issue. Haskell Tarlton, an adjoining property owner, asked the Board to deny the request.
He cited the already overcrowded school as one reason to deny. Jarvis Woodburn, Planning
Board member, offered that the initial request was for R-6 zoning as it provides a smaller lot size
and makes the project more feasible. Carroll Anderson, Realtor, commented that subdivisions
must be economical to the buyer. Specifying a lot size does not mean that all lots will be that
size. You have to figure in loss of land due to wet lands, contours of the land and providing curb
and guttering. Richard Pinkston noted that land is cheaper in Anson County than Union County
and suggested subdivisions charge more for houses to compensate for the larger lot. There were
no other comments. Motion by Commissioner Streater, seconded by Commissioner Thacker, to
close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
In regular session, Commissioner Sims commented that while Lynn Godwin is a fine
citizen and has done much for the community, there may be a time in the future that he wants the
property zoned residential for a more appropriate development and encouraged Mr. Godwin to
come back to the Board at that time. Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner
Thacker, that for the present time, the Light Industrial zoning be retained for this property.
Motion carried 5 to 1 with Commissioner Livingston opposed.
Consent Agenda: Motion by Commissioner Streater, seconded by Vice Chair Lear, to
approve as follows:
Approval of Mi nutes: Approved minutes of regular sessions October 3 and 23, 2000 and closed session
minutes of October 3, 2000.
Tax Releases: Approved as follows
Vehicle Tax Releases
Oct-00
Allen, Ju lian Ceaser Jr 2000 13.99 Value
Allen, Shirley Victoria 2000 5.99 Situs
Anderson, Olin Jr 2000 1.62 Situs
Bailey, Rodney Eugene 2000 25.12 Situs
Bennett, Elillian Long 2000 29.86 Situs
Bennett, Jeffery Lamont 1999 132.29 Double Billed
Bennett, Kenneth Alvin 2000 32.78 Situs
Bennett, Kenneth Alvin 2000 52.50 Proration
Bond, Ralph 2000 204.18 Billing Erro r
Brooks, L P 2000 125.40 Proration
Brooks, Leslie 2000 2.30 Proration
Brooks, Leslie 2000 2.30 Proration
Caro lina Anson Health Care 2000 147.48 Exempt
Carpenter, Gregory Scott 2000 40.66 Situs
Cash, Lisa McCray 1999 19.59 Proration
Clark, Robert Lee 2000 9.63 Situs
Cureton, Heather 1999 11.22 Proration
Downer, Mandy Marie 2000 7.76 Proration
Drake, Ashley Turner 2000 53.40 Situs
Faulkner, Jason Shelton 2000 6.51 Situs
Feagin, Smithy Boyd 1999 9.20 Value
Feizzell, Robert John 2000 35.15 Value
Goodwin, Jobie Dawkins 1999 4.58 Proration
Goodwin, Robert Walter 2000 25.00 Proration
Griffin 88 Stores Inc 2000 205.63 Proration
Griggs, Kevin Lindsey 2000 6.92 Situs
Hancock, Linda 1999 78.93 Situs
Hancock, Linda 1999 168.67 Situs
Harrington, Linda W 1999 10.45 Proration
Helms, Patsy Watts 2000 158.06 Situs
Hildreth, Phyllis Deaton 1999 22.20 Situs
Hildreth, Phyllis Deaton 1999 38.83 Proration
Hildreth, Phyllis Deaton 2000 74.26 Situs
Horne, A my Jarman 2000 2.16 Situs
Horne, Stanley D 1999 16.38 Proration
Huneycutt, Teddy 1999 17.82 Proration
Huneycutt, Teddy Lindsey 1999 107.54 Proration
Huntley, Frank Little III 2000 2.06 Situs
Jackson, Vanessa Dale 2000 1.25 Situs
Johnson, James Joshua 1999 104.06 Situs
Jones, Margaret Jeffery 1999 9.89 Situs
Kelley, Joann Jean 2000 1.59 Situs
Krall, Gail Vanderbout 1999 70.51 Situs
Krall, Gail Vanderbout 1999 19.94 Situs
Krall, Gail Vanderbout 1999 30.71 Situs
Leamon, James Ed ward 2000 1.35 Situs
Lee, Cheryl Elaine 2000 0.97 Situs
Lewis, Ray 2000 11.99 Situs
Livingston, James Houston 2000 33.27 Value
Lowery, Lonnie R Jr 2000 36.74 Value
Martin, Katie H 1999 37.38 Proration
McCormick, Joseph 2000 61.55 Situs
McLendon, Luther Jr 2000 32.46 Situs
McLendon, Takeshia 2000 0.09 Situs
Mills, Frank Fetzer 2000 68.09 Proration
Moore, David C 2000 20.80 Proration
Mullis, Marcus Lee 1999 92.45 Value
Parks, Lloyd Rogers 2000 92.16 Proration
Pisano, Michael Donald 1999 10.26 Situs
Powell, James Fredrick 1999 42.79 Value
Preslar, Dav id Russell 2000 2.70 Situs
Preston, Nannie Ruth 2000 34.28 Situs
Ratliff, Leroy 2000 0.17 Situs
Ross, Leonidas 2000 1.05 Situs
Shaw, Gary Lee 2000 181.62 Proration
Sheppard, Elgie Gardner 1999 8.28 Value
Sims, Jason Charles 1999 76.93 Situs
Sims, James Vernon 1999 53.54 Value
Stanback, Turkesha K 1999 30.41 Proration
Tarlton, Frances Usrey 2000 1.20 Situs
Townsend, Leatha Ann 2000 28.51 Situs
Tucker, Saundra Huneycutt 1999 187.10 Situs
Turner, Brenda Carpenter 2000 9.67 Value
Tyson, John Henry 1999 33.68 Proration
Vernon, Jack S 1999 131.60 Situs
Watts, Joe Neil Jr 2000 1.62 Situs
Weaver, Holly Jean 1999 23.42 Proration
Whitley, Billy Dan iel 2000 58.38 Value
Williams, Maynard 2000 21.00 Value
Williams, Russell Carv in 2000 94.19 Value
Williams, Thomas Wyatt 1999 5.45 Proration
****** TOTA L ****** $3,673.52
Vehicle Tax Adjustments
Oct-00
Allen, Shirley 2000 0.56 Situs
Anderson, Olin Jr 2000 0.15 Situs
Bennett, Elillian Long 2000 3.11 Situs
Bennett, Kenneth Alvin 2000 3.42 Situs
Carpenter, Gregory Scott 2000 18.83 Situs
Clark, Robert Lee 2000 1.89 Situs
Drake, Ashley Turner 2000 4.80 Situs
Faulkner, Jason Shelton 2000 7.16 Situs
Griggs, Kevin Lindsey 2000 6.30 Situs
Hildreth, Phyllis Deaton 1999 2.52 Situs
Hildreth, Phyllis Deaton 2000 8.51 Situs
Horne, A my Jarman 2000 0.22 Situs
Huntley, Frank Little III 2000 3.77 Situs
Jackson, Vanessa Dale 2000 2.70 Situs
Jones, Margaret 2000 1.31 Situs
Kelley, Joanne Jean 2000 1.74 Situs
Leamon, James Ed ward 2000 1.48 Situs
Lee, Cherly Elaine 2000 5.41 Situs
Lewis, Ray 2000 1.11 Situs
McCormick, Joseph 1999 6.32 Situs
McLendon, Luther JR 2000 51.94 Situs
McLendon, Takeshia 2000 1.41 Situs
Pisano, Michael Donald 1999 1.03 Situs
Powell, James Frederick 1999 1.25 Situs
Preslar, Dav id Russell 2000 1.25 Situs
Preston, Nannie Ruth 2000 38.39 Situs
Ratliff, Leroy 2000 0.15 Situs
Ross, Leonidas Little 2000 0.19 Situs
Tarlton, Frances Usrey 2000 1.09 Situs
Townsend, Leatha Ann 2000 2.64 Situs
Vernon, Jack 2000 12.19 Situs
Watts, Joe Neil Jr 2000 0.75 Situs
****** TOTA L ****** 193.59
Vehicle Tax Refunds
Oct-00
Allen, Diane B 1999 34.78 Proration
Beachum, Harvey George 1999 10.38 Proration
Bennett, Nelson 2000 22.89 Situs
Brooks, Leslie 1999 29.54 Proration
Carpenter, Roger & Sandra 1999 84.72 Proration
Gilmo re, Walter Beeman 1999 27.23 Proration
Harrington, Eloise Johnson 1999 40.39 Proration
Hildreth, Clyde L & Ruth S 2000 54.56 Proration
Horton, David W illiam 1999 11.67 Proration
Hough, Mary 1999 35.70 Proration
Jackson, Alex Clyde 1999 7.76 Proration
Mathis, Charles T 1999 21.25 Proration
Overcash, Daniel Vance 2000 31.86 Proration
Scarborough, Landon Jr 1999 3.40 Proration
Slatt, George Fredrick 1999 72.60 Proration
Venator, Den ise Marie 1999 4.30 Proration
Venator, Den ise Marie 1999 1.90 Proration
Waddell, Leon Bennett 1999 14.25 Proration
Waddell, Leon Bennett 1999 20.84 Proration
****** TOTA L ****** $530.02
Property Tax Releases
Oct-00
Allen, John Calv in & Mary 2000 4.36 Listing Error
Cowick, Ellis H 2000 13.40 Listing Error
CSX 2000 1431.41 Value
CSX 2000 1236.16 Value
Eddins, Dorothy LE 2000 211.20 Exempt
Helms, O J & Glenda 2000 558.04 Listing Error
Kiker, Fo restry & Realty 2000 304.30 Situs
Little, Rosa 1999 530.31 Double Billed
Little, Rosa 2000 520.55 Double Billed
McLendon, Gladys 2000 100.98 Exempt
Newton, Floyd JR 2000 88.13 Listing Error
Peguese, Elizabeth 2000 175.13 Exempt
Perry, William G 2000 3.36 Double Listed
Teal, Fred Jr 2000 105.24 Double Listed
****** TOTA L ****** $5,282.57
Property Tax Refunds
Oct-00
Hinson, Maria 1999 232.91 Listing Error
Hinson, Maria 1998 229.80 Listing Error
Luther, Dorothy B 2000 41.00 Listing Error
****** TOTA L ****** $503.71
Dispatcher Job Description: Approved as submitted. Copy on file in the Clerk’s office and by reference
made a part of these minutes.
Natural Resource Conservati onist-Job Description Changes: Approved as submitted with a copy on
file in the Clerk’s office and by reference made a part of these minutes.
Ani mal Cruelty Investigator Badge: Approved as submitted by the Humane Society.
Budget Amendments: The first amendment accepts $1500 in additional grant money for ACTS.
AMENDM ENT
ANSON COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2000/2001
BE IT ORDA INED by the Anson County Board of Co mmissioners that the 2000-2001 FY Budget
Ordinance be amended as follo ws:
Section 1. Expenditures:
Increase 11-4521-23 $ 1,500.00
Total Increase $ 1,500.00
Section 2. Revenues:
Increase 11-3452 $ 1,500.00
Total Increase $ 1,500.00
Adopted this 14th day of November, 2000.
The second amendment outlines $1325 and $21,174 additional grant dollars for the sheriff’s depart ment,
$2,675 donation to Parks and Rec. and shifts $5,000 in maintenance and repair fro m the Belk bu ild ing budget to the
DEC building budget.
AMENDM ENT
ANSON COUNTY BUDGET ORDINANCE FY 2000/2001
BE IT ORDA INED by the Anson County Board of Co mmissioners that the 2000/2001 FY Budget
Ordinance be amended as follo ws:
Section 1. Expenditures:
Increase 11-4330 $ 1,325.00
Increase 11-4310 $21,174.00
Increase 11-6120 $ 2,675.00
Increase 11-4265 $ 5,000.00
Decrease 11-4264 $ 5,000,.00
Total Increase $25,174.00
Section 2. Revenues:
Increase 11-4330 $ 1,325.00
Increase 11-4310 $21,174.00
Increase 11-6120 $ 2,675.00
Total Increase $25,174.
Adopted this 14th day of November, 2000.
Aerial Photography Resale Agreement: This document governs our relat ionship with Kimball &
Associates regarding the sale of our aerial photos. The agreement allows the company to sell copies of our photos to
anyone who may request them. The request will be made d irectly to the co mpany as they are able to rep roduce a
higher quality photo and we will receive a portion of the proceeds. Copy on file in the Clerk’s office and by
reference made a part o f these minutes.
Economic Development Report: Approved as presented.
Revenue & Expense Report: Approved as presented.
Administrative Matters:
County Manager Wease announced that several months ago, Scott Rowell was made
Interim Director of ACTS. Mr. Rowell has done a fantastic job with the department and County
Manager Wease and James Bennett are recommending the Board approve Mr. Rowell as the
department head of ACTS. Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded by Commissioner Sims, based
on the recommendation of the County Manager to approve the appointment of Mr. Rowell as
Director of ACTS. Motion carried unanimously.
School Board/Planning Board Meeting – Land Use/Growth Issues: County Manager
Wease mentioned that both Boards are interested in the growth issues facing our county and are
excited about meeting with the Commissioners to discuss how to approach these issues. Jarvis
Woodburn, Chair of the Planning Board, was present to speak to these issues. Joining Mr.
Woodburn were Planning Board members Edna Marshall and John Sikes. Commissioner Sims
thanked them for their volunteer service to the county. Mr. Woodburn, speaking on behalf of
Planning Board members, noted that everyone was interested in serving and thanked the
Commissioners for the opportunity to serve. He mentioned that the tool they have to work with
has inadaquencies and is appreciative of the effort underway to correct these. The Planning
Board makes decisions based on current Ordinances and feels that dialogue between the two
Boards is important, especially since the moratorium on Mobile Home Parks will be lifted in the
spring. Although Planning Board members feel the current Ordinance is a good one, they
understand that the Commissioners have some problem with the Ordinance as evident by the
moratorium. Commissioner Sims was the first to bring up the situation and is looking for parks
that have adequate space, meet certain regulations and restrictions and prohibit trash and junk.
Commissioner Streater asked Mr. Woodburn how we could enforce the current Ordinance with
Mr. Woodburn answering the problem is that the Ordinance is not being e nforced. Mr.
Woodburn responded that until we have someone to do the legwork and enforce and maintain the
Ordinance, we would continue to have what we currently have. Commissioner Sims asked if we
could limit the number of mobile home parks, or under land use planning, could we designate the
areas where they can be built with County Manager Wease answering yes. County Manager
Wease noted that to designate an area would require countywide zoning. Mr. Woodburn offered
that they were not targeting mobile home parks but they want to be ready when the moratorium
is lifted. Commissioner Thacker mentioned that the moratorium was to give us time to make the
land use plan a usable tool and wondered if it could be extended until the plan is complete.
County Manager Wease answered that we would have to show progress in developing the tool
while County Attorney Bower answered that an issue would be the period of time to reach the
solution. Mr. Woodburn agreed that our growth is coming from the west and noted that o ur lack
of regulations makes us attractive. Edna Marshall feels everyone need to work together to
control growth. After much discussion, Commissioners authorized County Manager Wease to
work with Mr. Woodburn to set a date for the meeting.
Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Vice Chair Lear, to excuse Commissioner
Streater from the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Planning Board Recomme ndations/Restructuring. County Manager Wease reported
this Board has seven members with one at- large seat being a local surveyor. From time to time,
they have trouble having all members present for a meeting, especially for quasi-judicial
meetings. They are requesting the same structure as that of the Board of Adjustment. The
recommendation is for a five- member board with three alternates. The three alternates will
rotate January 1 of each year. The appointments will remain the same with each Commissioner
making their appointment from their district and one seat being held by a local surveyor. Motion
by Commissioner Livingston, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to approve the change.
Commissioner Thacker wondered how restructuring would apply to the current rule that all
Boards be comprised of seven members. County Attorney Bower advised the change would
only apply to this one Board and technically it would still have seven members. Commissioners
asked to be notified as to who would serve as alternates. Motion carried 4 to 1 with
Commissioner Thacker opposed.
Tax Settlement/Appointment: County Manager Wease pointed out that real property
collections are the highest in the history of the county. Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded
by Vice Chair Lear, to extend a two- year appointment to Belinda Scales. Motion carried
unanimously. The tax settlement is hereto attached and by reference made a part of these
minutes.
Belinda thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve, stating she and her staff do the
best they can. She thanked Eddie Mitchum and County Attorney Bower for their help in
implementing levies on businesses and tagging machines and equipment. Motion by Vice Chair
Lear, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, to charge Belinda with the collection of taxes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Work First Plan Presentation: Larry Crandell, Director of Social Services, delivered
the plan, a copy of which was included in the Agenda packet. Mr. Crandell noted they have
contracts with mental health, SPCC, employment security, vocational rehab and others. The plan
is designed to accomplish state goals assigned to Anson County. Mr. Crandell noted that the
domestic violence procedure was new. Commissioner Thacker asked the cost for the plan with
Mr. Crandell answering the cost is the same as when the program began and that is $370,000.
Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, to approve the plan as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Airport Project Award: County Manager Wease noted that the documents for the
relocation of Pinkston Road were included in the Agenda packet. He found out today that we
were unable to obtain signatures on the easement needed for this relocation and is not ready to
award the project. He hopes to have this resolved in time to place on the December Agenda.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council: Motion by Commissioner Sims, seconded by
Commissioner Livingston, to approve. Kevin McKenzie, Chair of the JCPC Board, explained
that they are requesting to contract for this administrative and clerical support by teaming up
with the other three counties in the district to hire the part time person. The position would work
equally with the four JCPC’s with Stanly County handling the hiring and benefits with each
county sharing in the potential liability for Worker’s Compensation. The office will be locat ed
in Union County. Motion carried unanimously.
Old Business:
Space Issue: County Manager Wease presented a critical path summary to outline the
process for developing phase one of the county campus. Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded
by Commissioner Thacker, to approve the path as presented. Commissioner Sims asked about
the reaction from the Board of Education on switching property. County Manager Wease
reported that he and Vance Gulledge met with Nat White and he was receptive to the idea and
asked when we have more information to come before the School Board. County Manager
Wease met with USDA folks and grant funding is available and we need to make application to
them as soon as possible. Commissioner Thacker asked if we had any property tha t fronts
highway 74 or 52 that would present the image we want with County Manager Wease answering
that the property fronting highway 74 only has a sixty foot right-of-way. He reminded Board
members that we have available property near the airport but it does not front a highway.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, to apply to USDA
for the grant and loan program. Motion carried unanimously.
Land Use Planning Proposals–RFP’s- Funding Arrangements: County Manager
Wease reported that RFP’s were mailed and he received a response from two companies.
Michael Nunn, representing Benchmark, and Sandra Montgomery, representing Centralina COG,
were present to present their proposal. A copy of each proposal was presented each Board
member prior to the meeting. Benchmark was established in 1986 and has five offices and over
forty- five employees. They are a full service local government firm located in Kannapolis. He
outlined the first step as the kick-off, making sure they understand the scope and that citizen
involvement is right. They would hold four community meetings. Step two is a more interactive
process, dealing with the “what ifs”. He noted that they can start immediately with the process
completed within seventeen months.
Ms. Montgomery outlined her proposal. Their scope of service is to help the group
implement the plan we want for the county. She will facilitate the process and plans to hold four
community meetings. She can complete the plan in twelve to fifteen months, depending on how
fast the committee wants to work.
Board accepted each proposal as information and thanked them for coming.
Appointments:
ACTS Advisory Board: Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded by Commissioner Sims,
to approve the appointment of JoAnne Thomas and Cindy Taylor to this Board. Motion carried
unanimously.
Fire man’s Relief Fund-Peachland: Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded by
Commissioner Sims, to approve the appointment of Reverend Tony High to replace Mr. Holmes
Gray. Motion carried unanimously.
Board of Equalization and Review: A Resolution appointing the Board was presented
for approval. The Resolution has been reviewed and approved by County Attorney Bower.
Motion by Vice Chair Lear, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, to approve the Resolution as
follows:
RESOLUTION OF THE A NSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONE RS
APPOINTING A SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZA TION AND REV IEW
FOR ANS ON COUNTY
WHEREAS, the ANS ON County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to the authority contained in
G.S. 105-322, sits as the Board of Equalization and Review of ANSON County; and
WHEREAS, the ANS ON County Board of Commissioners finds the need to appoint a Special
Board of Equalization and Review for A NSON Co unty which members shall serve at the pleasure of the
ANSON County Board of Commissioners, and
WHEREAS, the Special Board of Equalization and Review shall be composed of five members
and the ANSON County Board of Commissioners shall designate one of the five persons so appointed,
as chairman of the Special Board of Equalization and Review. To be eligible for appointment to such
Board, the person must be a citizen, resident, and taxpayer of ANS ON County for a period of at least
three (3) years immediately preceding his/her appointment, and have some knowledge of, or experience
in, either real estate, banking, farming or other business management, and
WHEREAS, the resolution adopted herein shall remain in effect until revised or rescinded by this
or some subsequent Board of Commissioners so as to keep the Board of Equalization and Review sitting
for the dispatch of its business without the adoption of a resolution each year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV ED by the ANSON County Board of Commissioners that:
1. A Special Board of Equalization and Review for ANS ON County is hereby appointed,
consisting of five (5) members from which said members the ANSON County Board of Commissioners
shall designate one (1) so appointed as chairman of the Special Board of Equaliz ation and Review. The
length of term for each member shall be one (1) year from the date of the initial appointment. No member
may serve more than six (6) consecutive years.
2. The Board shall remain constituted as a Special Board of Equalization and Review until the
resolution creating the Special Board is revised or rescinded by the Board of Commissioners.
3. The Special Board of Equalization and Review members shall be compensated fifty dollars
($50.00) per session (a session equals four hours or l ess). The Chairman of the Special Board of
Equalization and Review shall be compensated seventy -five dollars ($60.00) per session (a session
equals four hours or less). Travel mileage expenses shall be compensated at a rate of thirty -one cents
(31 cents) per mile while actually engaged in the performance of their duties.
4. Before ent ering upon their duties, each member of the Special Board of Equalization and
Review shall take and subscribe to the following oath and file the same with the Clerk of the ANSON
County Board of Commissioners.
I, _____ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and maintain the Constitution and laws of
the United States, and the Constitution and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewit h, and that I
will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as a member of the Special Board of Equalization and
Review of ANSON County, North Carolina, and that I will not allow my actions as a member of the Special
Board of Equalization and Review to be influenced by personal or political friendship or obligations, so
help me God.
________________ ___________________________________
(Date) (Signature of Member)
5. The ANSON County Tax Assessor or his/her designee shall act as Clerk to the Special Board
of Equalization and Review, shall be present at all meetings and give to the Board such information as
he/she may have or can obtain with res pect to valuation of taxable property in the County.
6. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the first meeting of the Special Board of Equalization
and Review shall be given by publishing said notice at least three (3) times in the newspaper published in
the County, first publication to be at least ten (10) days prior to said meeting.
7. It shall be the duty of the Special Board of E qualization and Review to equaliz e the valuation
of all property in the County, to the end that such property shall be listed on the tax records at the
valuation required by law.
8. The Special Board of Equalization and Review shall hear any and all taxpayers that own or
control taxable property assessed for taxation in the County in respect to valuation of such property or the
property of others. The decision of the Board shall be by a majority of the members of the Board at a
regular open meeting. A regular open meeting shall require the pres ence of at least three (3) members in
attendance to comprise a quorum.
9. The Special Board of Equalization and Review shall cause a record to be kept of the
disposition made of such appeal to the Board, such record to be kept by the Clerk to the Special Board of
Equalization and Review. Such records shall set forth the reasons for the disposition so made, shall be
filed with the Clerk of the ANS ON County Board of Commissioners, and shall constitute a part of the
public rec ords and be available for public inspection.
10. The Special Board of Equalization and Review may appoint committees, composed of its
own members or ot her pers ons, to assist it in making any investigation necessary in its work. It may also
employ expert appraisers in its discretion. The expense of the employment of committees or appraisers
shall be borne by the County; provided, that the Board may in its discretion, require the taxpayer to pay
the cost of any appraisal by experts demanded by him when said appraisal does not result in material
reduction of the valuation of the property appraised and where such valuation is not subsequently
reduced mat erially by the Special Board of Equaliz ation and Review or by the N. C. Property Tax
Commission.
11. The Special Board of Equalization and Review may subpoena witnesses, books, records,
papers and documents reasonably considered to be pertinent to the decision of any matter pending
before it; and any member of the Board may administer oaths to witnesses in connection with the taking
of testimony. The chairman of the Board shall sign the subpoena and such subpoena shall be served by
any officer qualified to serve subpoenas.
12. There shall be no appeal from the S pecial Board of Equalization and Review under this
resolution except to the N. C. Property Tax Commission as it is provided by law.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Sims asked Eddie Mitchum if he felt good about the Resolution and the
E&R Board with Eddie answering yes. Commissioner Thacker asked if the money was in the
budget to pay Board members with County Manager Wease answering this is not an actual
budgeted expenditure but would come from revaluation funds or the miscellaneous line item in
that budget. Commissioner Thacker suggested making this a line item in next year’s budget.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Commissioner Livingston, seconded by Vice Chair Lear, to approve the
appointment of Ted Carr, James Crider, Kenny Hildreth, Bryan Leggett and Herman Little as the
Board of E&R. Motion carried unanimously.
Solid Waste Committee: County Manager Wease reported that Vance Gulledge had
hoped to have this committee in place by the end of November. The State Solid Waste Division
is asking for our solid waste plan and a function of this committee is to develop that plan. Board
instructed County Manager Wease to develop this committee using members of Leadership
Anson with each district having representation.
Landfill Advisory Board: Board needs to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Balt
Quiain. This will be placed on the December Agenda.
Land Use Planning Proposals: Chairman Moore referred to the two proposals
presented tonight and asked the pleasure of the Board. Both companies are very reputable and
would serve the county well. Benchmark is currently handling annexation for the Town of
Wadesboro and some of that information could possible be a savings to the county. After much
discussion and the realization of the need to move forward quickly, Board members asked the
County Manager to make a recommendation and quote a price at the December meeting.
Commissioner Concerns: Vice Chair Lear mentioned that Lilesville School plans to
install lights around their ball park and in order to connect to the main circuit, they need to cross
a paved driveway. He mentioned the fact that if our utilities department could drill under the
driveway it would save the school money. Motion by Vice Chair Lear, se conded by
Commissioner Sims, to authorize Vance Gulledge to drill the drive. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Thacker voiced a concern about county vehicles being different colors.
He mentioned that some time back, the Commissioners agreed tha t all vehicles purchased for the
county would be white and he is beginning to see different colors and wondered why. County
Manager Wease explained the reason the recently purchased car for the Assessor’s office was not
white is because we got a great deal by purchasing from state surplus and white was not
available. Motion by Commissioner Thacker, seconded by Commissioner Livingston, that we
advise all department heads that we do have a white vehicle purchase in place and we would like
for them to conform. He stated we are projecting an image and if we deviate, we are back where
we started. Motion carried unanimously.
County Manager Wease reported that we had approximately 876 people to vote during
the no excuse-voting period. He also reported that the Board of Adjustment heard Mr. Steven’s
appeal last night and their decision was that the property can be used as a junkyard. He also
reported on two department head vacancies. They are currently advertising for Youth Services
and Criminal Justice Partnership.
Motion by Commissioner Livingston, seconded by Vice Chair Lear, to adjourn. Motion
carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie M. Huntley, CMC
Clerk to the Board
Meeting time: 3 hours 20 minutes
