May 13, Chairman Smith introduced fellow Board members, staff and elected officials who were in the audience.

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1 May 13, 2009 The Martin County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Martin County Governmental Center, 305 East Main Street, Williamston, North Carolina. ASSEMBLY Chairman Ronnie Smith, Vice Chairman Elmo Butch Lilley, Commissioners C. Mort Hurst, Tommy W. Bowen and Derek Price, County Manager W. Russell Overman, County Attorney J. Melvin Bowen and Clerk to the Board Linda G. Hardison were present. No one was absent. Chairman Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 27 led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Hurst then offered the Invocation. Chairman Smith introduced fellow Board members, staff and elected officials who were in the audience. AGENDA APPROVAL Vice Chairman Lilley made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Hurst, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. PUBLIC COMMENTS No one had signed up for Public Comments. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Kimberly Johnson and Tina Richee, new employees in the Department of Social Services, were introduced to the Board. Sheriff Dan Gibbs introduced Roger Waterfield as a new deputy. CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Bowen made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Price, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. The following items were included on the Consent Agenda and were approved with this motion. 1. Minutes of the March 31, 2009 Special Meeting; April 8, 2009 Regular and Closed Sessions; and April 22, 2009 Special Meeting. 2. Financial Report for April, Tax Collector s Report: April, 2009 Year to Date Property Taxes $ 194, $ 12,079, Motor Vehicles 99, ,170, Tax Relief Orders for April, 2009 in the amount of $ Year Levy Name Remarks Value Total 2008 Allen Mary Edna Bill of Sale 2, Brown Gary Bill of Sale Hassell Sherilyn Curran High Mileage 1, Long William Brooks Bill of Sale 4, Peele Robert H Jr Bill of Sale 9,

2 2008 Price Edwin G Error in Listing 13, Price Edwin G Error in Listing 13, Roberson James Bart Error in Listing 3, Scott Christopher Bill of Sale 3, Truckloads Inc Error in Listing 12, Truckloads Inc Error in Listing 10, Hyman Willie Lee Error in Landfill Fee Total Relief Orders Tax Refund Request Elizabeth Baker: Elizabeth Baker is requesting a refund because she was charged Williamston town tax on her vehicles for the years 2006, 2007 and She does not live in town. Tax Assessor Hilton Edmondson has researched her request and found it to be correct. He recommends that she be refunded $ Clerk s Report is included in each packet for informational purposes. RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS TRIMANE GODDARD The following resolution was read into the record by Clerk to the Board Linda Hardison. RESOLUTION OF CONGRATULATIONS WHEREAS, the Martin County Board of Commissioners has learned with great pride of the accomplishments of Martin County s native son, Trimane Goddard of Robersonville, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, during Mr. Goddard s high school years at Roanoke High School, he was named All-Conference and All-State for three years; 2003 Washington Daily News Offensive Player of the Year, member of the North Carolina Shrine Bowl Team and was named Most Valuable Player in football, basketball and baseball during his senior year; and WHEREAS, Mr. Goddard attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he excelled not only in athletics but also in the classroom and has received his degree in sociology; and WHEREAS, Mr. Goddard cited one highlight of his senior season - when he picked off two passes late in the game to seal the victory against Miami and eventually secure a place in the 2008 Meineke Car Care Bowl; and WHEREAS, Mr. Goddard, the 2008 Defensive Team Captain of the UNC Tarheels, finished his season tied for the national lead in interceptions with seven, to go along with 54 tackles in which 37 were solo; and WHEREAS, Mr. Goddard was a 2008 Jim Thorpe Award semi-finalist, 2008 First Team Associated Press All-ACC, 2008 Associated Press All-America Second Team and 2008 Walter Camp All-America Second Team, 2008 Rivals.com All-America Third Team and 2008 SI.com Honorable Mention All-America; and WHEREAS, Mr. Goddard will be attending the New York Giants mini camp May 8-10 th to try out for a free agent position; and WHEREAS, Mr. Goddard is more importantly known for his great character, humility, graciousness and leading by example. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Martin County Board of Commissioners that Trimane Goddard be publicly congratulated for his accomplishments, be commended for his dedication and commitment and be remembered for years to come in Martin County history.

3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the name of Trimane Goddard be remembered by the citizens of Martin County and that Tuesday, May 19, 2009 be declared Trimane Goddard Day throughout the County of Martin. Commissioner Hurst made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Vice Chairman Lilley, to approve the Resolution of Congratulations for Trimane Goddard as read. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. Following the presentation of the framed Resolution to Trimane s parents, each Commissioner had the opportunity to offer his congratulations and comments to the family. MID-EAST COMMISSION UPDATE Mr. Tim Ware, Executive Director of the Mid-East Commission, gave the annual update for Martin County s participation with the Mid-East Commission. Participants Revenue AREA AGENCY ON AGING 451 $ 266,366 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ,465 PLANNING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 36,000 In summary, Martin County had 616 participants in Mid-East programs with a total revenue of $1,107,831. Martin County pays $6,398 in dues to the Mid-East Commission; therefore, Martin County receives $173 in revenue for every $1 it pays in dues. ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP PRESENTATION Mr. James Bennett, Account Executive with Energy Systems Group, addressed the Board concerning ways to reduce the cost of utilities. He explained that Energy Systems Group was founded in 1994 via a venture capital investment and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vectren Corporation. They have over 200 employees in 18 states. They have served over 250 customers with $850 million plus in completed projects. Energy Systems Group has completed numerous award-winning projects, and Mr. Bennett cited several of these. Mr. Bennett explained that performance contracting is a proven strategy that provides meaningful and needed facility improvements and equipment upgrades. Improvements are funded through guaranteed reductions in utility costs and other cost savings. The first step in this process is the comprehensive audit which is comprised of: Analyzed utility data Interviewed key personnel Conducted site survey of all facilities Gathered equipment and systems data Solicited input from service organizations Identified and evaluated potential improvements at all facilities Cost Savings Operational impact Comfort Environment Mr. Bennett cited the key benefits and values of this process: Improves learning environment through facility infrastructure modernization Reduces utility costs Reduces deferred maintenance expense backlog

4 Extends useful life of facilities Extends available capital funding He also pointed out important considerations: Energy Systems Group finances approximately $140m/year in Performance Contract projects Access to very competitive rates NAESCO Accreditation Choice of local contractors and products Minimal impact on facilities staff Able to capture and quantify environmental benefits Mr. Bennett stated that if the county is interested in this process, it needs to execute a Letter of Intent/Memorandum of Understanding and commence the Comprehensive Energy Audit. Following the presentation, the Board discussed the information as presented. Chairman Smith stated that the Board will consider this presentation during its budget process and will contact Mr. Bennett with its decision. RECESS At 8:20 p.m., Chairman Smith called for a short recess. At 8:25 p.m., Chairman Smith called the meeting back to order. OLD BUSINESS Albemarle Mental Health Update: Manager Overman explained that Mr. Dick Oliver, DHHS Administrator, has been updating the county weekly on the progress that Albemarle Mental Health has been making in regards to getting their finances straight as well as their reorganization. Each week these updates have been provided to each Commissioner. In addition, Manager Overman has spoken with Ms. Becky Renn to see how things are going between Martin Enterprises and Albemarle Mental Health. Martin Enterprises has billed Albemarle Mental Health for approximately $350,000 this fiscal year. They have received payments in the amount of approximately $193,000. Approximately $68,000 of the amount for which they have not been reimbursed was billed on April 7 th and another $89,000 was just billed May 6 th. Long Range Plans Update: Manager Overman explained that he has been discussing Long Range Plans with J. B. Coltrain of the Cooperative Extension office. At one time, Cooperative Extension Service provided some assistance with long range planning. Mr. Coltrain referred the Manager to Mr. Mitch Owen who verified that they can provide assistance with strategic/long range planning. However, they do not provide assistance with developing capital improvement programs. They can work with both top level staff members such as department heads and with county commissioners. They typically spend about two days over a two month period with department heads and ½ day to a day with commissioners. They work in determining what the county wants its vision to be by looking at its strengths and weaknesses. Because of the situation with the state budget, Martin County would have to pay for their travel costs and provide them with all of the materials and administrative assistance. Manager Overman then explained that we can prepare a capital improvement plan if that is what the county has in mind. He said he had several good examples to use as a guide after the Board has prepared a list of the capital needs over the next years or whatever timeframe the Board chooses. Manager Overman pointed out that either process will require a time commitment on the part of the Board with the strategic/long range planning requiring a little more time. It is the recommendation of the Manager that both processes be pursued, and a good time to start the process would be the beginning of the next fiscal year.

5 Commissioner Price made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Bowen, to contract Mr. Mitch Owens to begin the Long Range Plan process. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. Chairman Smith reiterated that as the Board goes through this process, it will be presented in such a way that all citizens and organizations will have input. DMV Update: The application for the County has been submitted to DMV for the Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency. Manager Overman has spoken with Senator Clark Jenkins and representatives with DMV. Senator Jenkins said he would help any way he could with this process. Meetings on Cable TV Update: Manager Overman explained that he had spoken with folks in Beaufort County since its meetings were broadcast on Cable TV to get an idea of costs and everything that is involved. The Beaufort County meetings are not aired live; they are recorded and then replayed at a later time and date. They did not buy their equipment to video their meetings; instead they contract with someone that does that for them. By doing that, they did not have the up front equipment costs but they do have ongoing costs. It is estimated that the up front equipment costs would have been approximately $10,000 plus they would need staff to operate the audio/video equipment at each meeting. Instead, they presently pay about $15,000 per year to the person that does this. This person is responsible for providing the personnel to set up and run the equipment for each meeting. He also places tags on the video identifying agenda items, speakers, etc. he also makes DVD copies to provide to the cable company, libraries in the county and to the county. Manager Overman discussed this with the Suddenlink representative, and it can be done on our government access channel, Channel 13. There may be some up front costs with Suddenlink for some equipment, and they are checking on that. Manager Overman did not discuss this with anyone from the other three cable companies that operate in Martin County. Suddenlink was consulted because it has the greatest number of customers in Martin County. The Manager was instructed to keep looking into this process, and the Board will be taking this information into consideration. Water District 3 Bond Referendum: Mr. Gundars Aperans, Bond Attorney for the County of Martin, submitted the following calendar of the various steps to be taken in connection with the authorization of the $3,500,000 Water Bonds of the Martin County Water and Sewer District No. 3 and the holding of a special bond referendum for these bonds. April 30 May 13 May 13 May 19 May 27 June 2 June 2 and June 9 Publication of Notice of Intent. Last day for receipt of written notice from the Local Government Commission that the District s application for approval of bonds has been filed and accepted for submission to the Commission. Introduction of bond order by Board of Commissioners for Martin County as the governing body of the district at a regular meeting, passage of preliminary resolution and reimbursement resolution relating thereto and adjournment of such meeting to May 27. Publication of bond order as introduced and notice of public hearing. Holding of public hearing, adoption of bond order and passage of referendum resolution by Board of Commissioners at an adjourned regular meeting. Publication of bond order as adopted. Publication of notice of referendum.

6 June 8 July 3 July 28 August 4 August 12 August 18 Absentee ballots to be available. Last day for registration. Referendum. Canvassing of referendum returns by County Board of Elections. Declaration of result of referendum by Board of Commissioners at a regular meeting. Publication of statement of result of referendum. The following minutes were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Bond Attorney. A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners for the County of Martin, North Carolina, as the governing body of the Martin County Water and Sewer District No. 3, in Martin County, North Carolina, was held in the Board Room in the Martin County Governmental Center located at 305 East Main Street, in Williamston, North Carolina, the regular place of meeting, at 7:00 P.M., on May 13, Present: Chairman Ronnie Smith, presiding, and Commissioners Elmo Butch Lilley, C. Mort Hurst, Tommy W. Bowen and Derek Price. Absent: None. Also present: Cindy L. Ange, Finance Officer, and Linda G. Hardison, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. * * * * * Commissioner Lilley introduced the following order which was read: ORDER AUTHORIZING $3,500,000 WATER BONDS BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Martin, as the governing body of the Martin County Water and Sewer District No. 3, in Martin County, North Carolina: 1. That, pursuant to The Local Government Bond Act, as amended, the Martin County Water and Sewer District No. 3, in Martin County, North Carolina, is hereby authorized to contract a debt, in addition to any and all other debt which said District may now or hereafter have power or authority to contract, and in evidence thereof to issue Water Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $3,500,000 for the purpose of providing funds, with any other available funds, for acquiring and constructing a water system of said District, within and without the corporate limits of said District, including the acquisition, construction and installation of an elevated water storage tank, water mains and lines, metering stations and appurtenant facilities and the acquisition of necessary land, rights of way and equipment. 2. That taxes shall be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and the interest on said bonds. 3. That a sworn statement of the debt of said District has been filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for said County, as the governing body of said District, and is open to public inspection. 4. That this order shall take effect when approved by the voters of said District at a referendum as provided in said Act.

7 The Board of Commissioners thereupon designated the Finance Officer as the officer whose duty it shall be to make and file with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners the sworn statement of debt of the District which is required by The Local Government Bond Act, as amended, to be filed after the bond order has been introduced and before the public hearing thereon. Thereupon the Finance Officer filed with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, in the presence of the Board of Commissioners, the sworn statement of debt as so required. Thereupon the order entitled: ORDER AUTHORIZING $3,500,000 WATER BONDS was passed on first reading. On motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the Board of Commissioners fixed 7:00 P.M. on May 27, 2009, in the Board Room in the Martin County Governmental Center located 305 East Main Street, in Williamston, North Carolina, as the hour, day and place for the public hearing upon the foregoing order and directed the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners to publish said order, together with the appended statement as required by The Local Government Bond Act, as amended, once in The Enterprise not later than the sixth day before said date. Thereupon Commissioner Hurst introduced the following resolution, a copy of which had been made available to each Commissioner and which was read by its title: RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF WATER BONDS OF THE MARTIN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NO. 3 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Martin, North Carolina, as the governing body of the Martin County Water and Sewer District No. 3, in Martin County, North Carolina (the District ), has commenced authorizing the issuance of $3,500,000 Water Bonds of the District pursuant to an order introduced by said Board on May 13, 2009, which order will be submitted to the voters of the District at a referendum to be held on July 28, 2009, and it is necessary to take certain related action at this time; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DETERMINED AND RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for the County of Martin, North Carolina, as the governing body of the District, as follows: Section 1. Said Board hereby finds and determines in connection with authorizing the issuance of such bonds that (i) the proceeds of such bonds will be used, with any other available funds, for acquiring and constructing a water system of the District, as provided in such order, to provide the residents of the District with a muchneeded, dependable and safe supply of water and, accordingly, the issuance of such bonds is necessary or expedient for the District, (ii) the principal amount of such bonds is adequate and not excessive for the proposed purpose of such bonds because it is based upon the District s best estimates of the cost of acquiring and constructing such water system and related uses of funds, (iii) the District s debt management procedures and policies are good and will be managed in strict compliance with law, (iv) the increase in taxes, if any, necessary to service such bonds will not be excessive because it is expected that the revenues derived from the operation of such water system will be sufficient to pay for the cost of operating it and debt service on such bonds and (v) such bonds can be marketed at reasonable rates of interest. Section 2. The law firm of Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A., Charlotte, North Carolina, is hereby confirmed as bond counsel of the District in connection with the authorization and issuance of such bonds.

8 Section 3. The Chairman of said Board and the County Manager, the Finance Officer and the County Attorney of said County are each hereby authorized to take such action as may be advisable in connection with authorizing the issuance of such bonds; and all actions heretofore taken by any of such officers or any other officer of said County relating to such matter, including the filing of an application with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for approval of such bonds, are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Upon motion of Commissioner Hurst, seconded by Commissioner Lilley, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Lilley, Hurst, Bowen and Price. Noes: None. Thereupon Commissioner Bowen introduced the following resolution, a copy of which had been made available to each Commissioner and which was read by its title: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF MARTIN, NORTH CAROLINA, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE MARTIN COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NO. 3, IN MARTIN COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE SAID COUNTY AND SAID DISTRICT FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ONE OR MORE TAX-EXEMPT FINANCINGS FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Martin County Water and Sewer District No. 3, in Martin County, North Carolina (the Issuer ), is a body corporate and politic organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the County of Martin, North Carolina (the County ), has paid, beginning no earlier than March 14, 2009, and the County and the Issuer will pay, on and after the date hereof, certain expenditures in connection with the acquisition and construction of a water system of the Issuer, within and without the corporate limits of the Issuer, including the acquisition, construction and installation of an elevated water storage tank, water mains and lines, metering stations and appurtenant facilities and the acquisition of necessary land, rights of way and equipment (the Project ); and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for the County of Martin, North Carolina, as the governing body of the Issuer (the Board ), has been advised by the County or determined that certain moneys previously advanced by the County no earlier than March 14, 2009 and to be advanced by the County and the Issuer on and after the date hereof to pay such expenditures (the Expenditures ) are available only for a temporary period and it is and will be necessary to reimburse the County and the Issuer for the Expenditures from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt financings including general obligation bonds of the Issuer and notes of the Issuer issued in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of such bonds (collectively the Tax-exempt Financings ); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board as follows: Section 1. The Board hereby declares the Issuer s intent to reimburse the County and the Issuer with the proceeds of the Tax-exempt Financings for the Expenditures made on and after March 14, 2009, which date is no more than 60 days prior to the date hereof. The Issuer reasonably expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the Expenditures with the proceeds of the Tax-exempt Financings.

9 Section 2. Each Expenditure was or will be (a) of a type properly chargeable to a capital account under general federal income tax principles (determined in each case as of the date of the Expenditure), (b) a cost of issuance with respect to the Tax-exempt Financings, (c) a nonrecurring item that is not customarily payable from current revenues, or (d) a grant to a party that is not related to or an agent of the Issuer so long as such grant does not impose any obligation or condition (directly or indirectly) to repay any amount to or for the benefit of the Issuer. Section 3. The maximum principal amount of the Tax-exempt Financings expected to be issued for the Project is $3,500,000. Section 4. The Issuer will make a reimbursement allocation, which is a written allocation by the Issuer that evidences the Issuer s use of proceeds of the Taxexempt Financings to reimburse an Expenditure, no later than 18 months after the later of the date on which the Expenditure is paid or the Project is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three years after the date on which the Expenditure is paid. The Issuer recognizes that exceptions are available for certain preliminary expenditures, costs of issuance, certain de minimis amounts, expenditures by small issuers (based on the year of issuance and not the year of expenditure) and expenditures for construction projects of at least five years. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Upon motion of Commissioner Bowen, seconded by Commissioner Price, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Smith, Lilley, Hurst, Bowen and Price. Noes: None. * * * * * Upon motion of Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Hurst and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned until 7:00 P.M. on May 27, 2009 in the Board Room in the Martin County Governmental Center located at 305 East Main Street, in Williamston, North Carolina. NEW BUSINESS Budget Amendment 22: Commissioner Bowen made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Vice Chairman Lilley, to approve Budget Amendment 22 as presented. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 22 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Martin County, North Carolina, that the following amendments be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, Section 1. To amend the General Fund, the expenditures are to be changed as follows. Increase Decrease Economic & Physical Development $ 8,469 This will result in an increase of $8,469 in the expenditures of the General Fund. To provide an increase in revenue for the above, the following revenues will be changed. Miscellaneous (Fund 23) $ 8,469

10 Section 2. Copies of this budget amendment shall be furnished to the Clerk to the Governing Board and to the Finance Officer for their direction. Mid-East Regional Housing Authority Appointment: Commissioner Hurst made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Vice Chairman Lilley, to reappoint Linwood Boyd to another five-year term on the Mid-East Regional Housing Authority which will expire May 30, The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. COPS Hiring Recovery Program: Sheriff Dan Gibbs had submitted a request to apply for grant funding to support the hiring of two additional deputy sheriffs. The grant will fund the salaries for three years and the county is expected to fund the salaries at least the fourth year and beyond if the positions are retained. This grant does not provide uniforms, equipment or a vehicle. Sheriff Gibbs request stated that these two positions are desperately needed to maintain the current level of service provided to the citizens of Martin County by the Sheriff s Office. With increasing crime and calls for service, the Sheriff s Office patrol division is stretched thin at times. In the current situation, any time one officer is out of place because of leave, etc. the entire county suffers. The addition of two officers would help fill that void. A breakdown of the estimated funding is listed below. 1 st Year Federal Funding Two Deputy Sheriff s Salary - $55,209 Benefits - $21,680 Total $76,978 2 nd Year Federal Funding Two Deputy Sheriff s Salary - $56,404 Benefits - $22,112 Total $78,516 3 rd year Federal Funding Two Deputy Sheriff s Salary - $57,532 Benefits - $22,554 Total $80,086 TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDING $235,580 4 th Year County Estimated Costs Two Deputy Sheriff s Salary - $58,683 Benefits - $23,005 Total $81,688 The Funds requested show a 2% estimated cost of living increase for each year. Commissioner Price made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Bowen, to approve the application for the COPS Grant Program as submitted. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. Sheriff Gibbs stated that the county should know within 60 days if it will receive this grant Single Family Rehab Assistance Policy: Mr. Mike Barnette of McDavid Associates explained that the County s Single Family Rehab Assistance Policy indicated the County would solicit new applicants for the program and did not take into consideration the existing list of people who had previously called with housing problems. Staff recommends the Board amend the Assistance Policy to change the application solicitation and include the existing housing requests for consideration. Commissioner Hurst made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Vice Chairman Lilley, to amend the Single Family Rehab Assistance Policy as requested. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. Following the approval of this motion, Mr. Barnette explained that his staff had advertised for new applicants for the Single Family Rehab (SFR) Program and received 37 new requests for housing assistance. The County has a list of requests for housing assistance the County has maintained over the past 5-6 years. This list contains approximately 166 requests.

11 The housing staff has reviewed the applicants the County received from the advertisement fo SFR applicants as well as the list of existing requests for housing assistance over the past several years and applied the SFR rating system to all 203 requests. Listed below are the 7 selected owner occupants who occupy moderately deteriorated homes. Geraldine Brown Hwy 64 Williamston, NC James Alexander 1255 Hwy 125 Hobgood, NC Cora Lee Clark 207 Mill Street Robersonville, NC Margaret Rawls 1055 Belltown Road Williamston, NC Sallie Downing 102 Cochran Street Robersonville, NC Josephine Clemons (alternate 2) 117 Perry Street Williamston, NC Sophronia Lawrence (alternate 2) Hwy 125 Oak City, NC 2007 CDBG SSH Program Resolution: Mr. Mike Barnette, McDavid Associates, explained that his staff has received bids to complete rehabilitation work at the Mary Little house in Hamilton. A resolution to award the rehabilitation contract to The Davis Company, Inc. owned by Steve Davis is presented for the Board s consideration. RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF MARTIN COUNTY WHEREAS, Martin County has received funding for housing improvements under the 2007 CDBG SSH program; and WHEREAS, Martin County has received bids for housing rehabilitation work to be completed under said program; and WHEREAS, the program administrator has recommended awards which are consistent with the grant policies and procedures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners awards the following housing rehabilitation contract: House No. Contractor Amount The Davis Company, Inc. $ 17, THAT, Ronnie Smith, Chairman, is authorized to sign contracts on behalf of Martin County.

12 Commissioner Hurst made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Bowen, to approve the Resolution as presented. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. PCS Resolution of Support: Commissioner Hurst had requested that a resolution in support of PCS be prepared to show our support to not only PCS but also Beaufort County. The following resolution was presented for consideration. RESOLUTION In Support of PCS Phosphate Corporation WHEREAS, PCS Phosphate has been a substantial provider of jobs and economic benefit to much of eastern North Carolina for many decades, and WHEREAS, PCS Phosphate has been engaged in a permitting process to allow them to continue operation for more than eight years, and WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has indicated a willingness to issue the necessary permit to continue mining operations at the Aurora, NC facility, and WHEREAS, the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States of America has indicated concerns with that permit and has given evidence of a potential veto of the permit, and WHEREAS, this would be an economic disaster of a unmitigated proportion in eastern North Carolina, and WHEREAS, hundreds of meetings with dozens of Federal and State Agencies has finally produced a workable mining permit proposal, and WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency s last minute intervention presents a scenario of economic disruption of unprecedented proportion in eastern North Carolina and the potential loss of over 1,000 jobs at the mine and several thousand more dependent jobs. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Martin County Board of Commissioners does hereby petition the President of the United States and the respective Members of the United States Congress to intervene on behalf of PCS Phosphate to allow the continuation of mining at the Aurora, NC facility and to prevent the economic devastation which would be visited upon eastern North Carolina should these many thousands of jobs be placed in jeopardy. Commissioner Hurst made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Bowen, to approve the Resolution of Support for PCS as presented. The motion was unanimously APPROVED by the Board. BOARD REPORTS Commissioner Lilley reported on the plans for Industry Appreciation. An appreciation breakfast is scheduled for May 28 th at 8:30 p.m. at the Moratoc Restaurant. Invitations will be mailed. Chairman Smith thanked Vice Chairman Lilley for putting this together and Commissioner Hurst for bringing this item to the table. CLOSED SESSION PERSONNEL, G.S (a)(6) AND ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, G.S (a)(3) Commissioner Price made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Bowen, to go into Closed Session to discuss Personnel according to G.S (a)(6) and Attorney Client Privilege according to G.S (a)(3). The motion was unanimously APPROVED.

13 RECESS At 9:19 p.m., Chairman Smith called for a short recess. The Closed Session began at 9:24 p.m. OPEN SESSION Commissioner Price made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Bowen, to go out of Closed Session and recess the meeting. The motion was unanimously APPROVED, and the Board returned to Open Session at 9:44 p.m. RECESS MEETING No action was taken in Closed Session. With no further business to discuss, Commissioner Price made a MOTION, with a SECOND by Commissioner Hurst, to recess the meeting until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, The motion was unanimously APPROVED, and the meeting was recessed at 9:45 p.m. Chairman Smith reminded the Board of the Budget Work Session which is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Ronnie Smith, Chairman Linda G. Hardison, Clerk to the Board