On the agenda: Hendersonville Minutes — License Plate Reader (Sep 8)

September 8, 2026

MINUTES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF HENDERSON

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled meeting at 5:30
p.m. in the Commissioners' Meeting Room of the Historic Courthouse on Main Street,
Hendersonville.
Present were: Chairman William Lapsley, Vice-Chair J. Michael Edney, Commissioner Rebecca
McCall, Commissioner Sheila Franklin, Commissioner Jay Egolf, County Manager John Mitchell,
Financial Services Director Samantha Reynolds, County Attorney Russ Burrell, and Clerk to the
Board Denisa Lauffer.
Also present were: Budget Manager Sonya Flynn, Director of Public Health David Jenkins,
Infrastructure Manager Mike McKinney, Social Services Director Lorie Horne, Deputy DSS
Director Debbie Dunn, Director of Human Resources Karen Ensley, Tax Assessor Kevin Hensley,
Sheriff Lowell Griffin, Social Media Coordinator Tiffany Lucey, and Finance Director Randal
Cox. Deputies Matt Covil, Judd Lawton, and Mandy Ladd provided security.
CALL TO ORDER/WELCOME
Commissioner Lapsley called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance.
INVOCATION
John Mitchell provided the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Charlotte Ferguson of the Barnyard Bandits 4-H Club led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
Flag.
RESOLUTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
2026.089 Resolution of Memoriam – Dolly Rebecca Parton
The Board was requested to adopt a Resolution of Memoriam for Dolly Rebecca Parton, who
passed away on August 25, 2026.
Commissioner McCall moved to adopt the resolution as presented. All voted in favor, and the
motion carried.
2026 Civic Award – Mobile Library
Commissioner McCall presented the 2026 Civic Award received for Henderson County Public
Library’s mobile library that was awarded at the 2026 NCACC Commissioners Conference
recently held in Durham, NC. The award was presented to Library Director Trina Rushing.
PROCLAMATIONS
2026.090 2026 Constitution Week
September 17, 2026, marks the two hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary of the drafting of the
Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention. Henderson County
asks our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787.
Chairman Lapsley made the motion that the Board adopt the Proclamation designating September 13,
2026, to September 19, 2026, as Constitution Week in Henderson County. And further moved that the
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Board approve placement of a banner in recognition of Constitution Week at the Historic Courthouse
from September 13 – 19, 2026. All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
Mr. Lapsley presented the proclamation to representatives from the Daughters of the American
Revolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT (Comments are the views and opinions of the speaker)
Members of the public addressed the Board regarding several matters, including the use of Automated
License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Flock cameras, data centers, farmland preservation, and
community concerns.
Several speakers—including Holly Newton, Tom Shantz, James Dillon, Samuel Mershon, Mark
Miller, Jon Williams, Scott Lesser, Tiernan Turner, Kelly Turner, Gretchen Roe, Aaron Black,
Maddie and Drake—expressed opposition to or concerns about the County’s use of Flock/ALPR
cameras. Speakers cited concerns regarding privacy, transparency, data collection and retention,
public notification and consent, the potential for misuse or inaccurate information, the use of public
funds, and the relationship between surveillance technology and public safety. Several speakers
requested that the County discontinue use of the cameras, end funding for the technology, and/or
delete historical data. Tiernan Turner presented a petition containing more than 2,500 signatures
opposing the use of Flock cameras. Speakers also referenced cameras on or near the Ecusta Trail and
questioned the technology's extent and future expansion.
Graham Sturgis spoke about concerns affecting the Bat Cave community and said the area had been
overlooked.
Margaret L’Hommedieu addressed potential data center development and encouraged the Board to
take proactive steps to address related community concerns. She proposed establishing a community
group to study issues associated with data centers and report its findings to the Board.
Joel Welsh spoke in support of farmland preservation and described concerns regarding a surveyor’s
activities on his property and the potential impact on his land.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT OF AGENDA
Chairman Lapsley moved to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor, and the motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
Draft minutes were presented for Board review and approval for the following meeting:
August 19, 2026
Motion: I move the Board approve the minutes from August 19, 2026.

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Tax Collector’s Report
The following report from the office of the Tax Collector was provided for the Board’s information.

2026.091 Pending Releases and Refunds
The pending releases and refunds were reviewed by the Assessor. As a result of that review, the
Assessor's opinion was that the findings are in order. Supporting documentation is on file in the
County Assessor’s Office.
These pending release and refund requests were submitted to the Henderson County Board of
Commissioners for approval.
Type:

Amount:

Total Taxes Released from the Charge

$23,064.17

Total Refunds as a Result of the Above Releases

$ 1,554.49

Motion: I move the Board to approve the Combined Release/Refund Report as presented.
County Financial Report/Cash Balance Report- July 2026
The July 2026 County Financial and Cash Balance Reports were presented for the Board's review
and approval.
The following are explanations for departments/programs with higher budget-to-actual
percentages for the month of July:
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County Manager – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Administrative Services – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Human Resources – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Elections – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Finance – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
County Assessor – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Tax Collector – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Legal – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Register of Deeds – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Information Technology – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Sheriff – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Detention – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Emergency Management – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Building Services – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Wellness Clinic – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Emergency Medical Services – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Animal Services – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Rescue Squad – timing of payment of 1st quarter board-approved appropriations.
Soil & Water – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Planning - timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Code Enforcement – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Site Development – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Heritage Museum - timing of payment of 1st quarter board-approved appropriations.
Cooperative Extension – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Project Management - timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Public Health – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Environmental Health – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
H&CC Block Grant – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Strategic Behavioral Health – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Mental Health Services – timing of payment of 4th quarter board-approved appropriations.
Social Services – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Veterans Services – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Library – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Recreation – timing of payment of board-approved expenditures.
Public Education – payment of 1 of 10 annual appropriations made to the public school system.

Year to Date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Revaluation Reserve Fund is due to the
timing of receipts and disbursements of approved expenditures in FY27.
Year-to-Date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Emergency Telephone System Fund is due
to the timing of receipts and disbursements of approved expenditures in FY27.
Year-to-Date Net Revenues under Expenditures for the Opioid Fund are due to the timing of
receipts and disbursements of approved expenditures in FY27.
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Year-to-date net revenues under Expenditures for the Hurricane Helene Fund are due to the timing
of expenditures and receipt of FEMA reimbursements in FY27.
I move that the Board of Commissioners approve the July 2026 County Financial Report and
Cash Balance Report as presented.
Henderson County Public Schools Financial Reports – June and July 2026
The Henderson County Public Schools June and July 2026 Local Current Expense Fund / Other
Restricted Funds Reports were provided for the Board’s information.
I move that the Board of Commissioners approve the Henderson County Public Schools June and July
2026 Financial Reports as presented.

Blue Ridge Community College Financial Report – June 2026
The Blue Ridge Community College June 2026 Current Expense Report was provided for the
Board’s information.
I move that the Board of Commissioners approve the Blue Ridge Community College June 2026

Current Expense Report as presented.

Notification of Vacancies
The Notification of Vacancies was provided for the Board’s information. They will appear on
the next agenda under “Nominations.
1. EMS Peer Review Committee– 1 vac.
Seat # 9 – Medical Facility Pharmacist
FY2027 Nonprofit Funding Agreements
After adopting the FY 2026–2027 Budget, staff provided funding agreements to the
nonprofit organizations awarded County funding.
I move that the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the funding agreements, thereby
approving the release of the first payment to the listed agencies.
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
Staff has arranged to hold the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet in the Gala Meeting
Room on the Blue Ridge Community College campus.
I move that the Board schedule the 2026 Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet for
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
Transfer of K-9 Ownership – Oedipe
The Sheriff’s Department requested the Board approve the transfer of ownership of K-9 Oedipe to
his handler, Crystal Riley. K-9 Oedipe has served the citizens of this county well but is nearing
the end of his service life and life expectancy. Crystal Riley has been his sole trainer, partner, and
handler throughout his career. Crystal Riley is aware of the inherent risks associated with retired
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service K-9s and is willing to accept such risks, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless
Henderson County from any and all claims or any cause of action whatsoever arising from K-9
Oedipe, as well as to assume all responsibility for feeding, care, and veterinary expenses.
I move the Board approve the K-9 Disposition Agreement to transfer ownership of K-9 Oedipe to
his handler, Crystal Riley.
2026.092 Opioid Expenditure Authorization - McKinsey Settlement Funds
At its June 2, 2025, meeting, the Board approved an annual contract from the North Carolina
Administrative Office of the Courts, along with an Addendum specifying services tailored to
Henderson County’s program, for prosecutorial services to support the Adult Recovery Court
program. The anticipated contract cost is $159,017.
In addition to the Opioid Settlement Funds, Henderson County receives allocations from the
McKinsey Opioid Settlement Fund. These funds are also eligible for reimbursement to the District
Attorney’s Office for services provided in support of the Adult Recovery Court.
At its October 6, 2025, meeting, the Board authorized the use of McKinsey Settlement Funds to
support the annual contract for prosecutorial services to support the Adult Recovery Court
program. Because these funds were not used in FY26, staff now requests Board approval to use
them in FY27 for their intended purpose, per the budget amendment. The County anticipates using
$78,333.57 in Opioid Settlement Funds and $80,683.43 in McKinsey Settlement Funds.
I move the Board approve the use of McKinsey Opioid Settlement funds and the budget amendment
as presented.
2026.093 Surplus and Donation of Ambulance and Stretcher to the Gerton Volunteer Fire
Department and Rescue, Inc.
A resolution was presented declaring one (1) ambulance and one (1) stretcher no longer used by
Henderson County Emergency Medical Services as surplus property and the donation of the
Ambulance and Stretcher to the Gerton Fire Department and Rescue, Inc as allowed by N.C.G.S.
160A-280, to be used for patient care and ambulance transportation.
I move that the Board approve the resolution declaring the ambulance and stretcher presented as
surplus and authorize the donation to the Gerton Fire Department and Rescue, Inc as allowed by
N.C.G.S. 160A-280.
2026.094 FY2026-2027 Adopted Fee Schedule Change – Department of Health
The Department of Public Health requested approval of the standard Current Procedural
Terminology (CPT) telehealth proposed fees. The CPT fees were updated by the Centers for
Medicare & Medicaid Services after the Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2027 fee
schedule. Staff requested that the FY2027 fee schedule be updated to reflect these changes.
These fees were approved by the Board of Health on Monday, August 17, 2026.
I move the Board approve the updated CPT codes and telehealth proposed fees.
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2026.095 Budget Amendment – Appropriated Restricted Fund Balance
The Sheriff’s Office requested that the Board approve an appropriation from the Sheriff’s Office
accumulated restricted NC Department of Revenue (DOR) asset forfeiture funds in the amount of
$34,066 to purchase a surveillance camera and gym equipment to enhance Sheriff’s Office
operations.
I move the Board approve the budget amendment to appropriate $34,066 in restricted fund balance
of accumulated NC DOR asset forfeiture funds.
Vendor Selection – Fletcher Library
The Board was requested to approve the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) selection of Clark
Nexsen, a JMT Company, and authorize staff to proceed with the negotiations and procurement of
Architecture & Engineering services for the Henderson County Fletcher Library project.
The Statements of Qualifications received were from: HBM, TAB & Associates, Craig Gaulden
Davis, CPL, Perkins & Will, Invision, Baskervill, Peacock, Clark Nexsen, LS3P, Vines, ADW,
MPS, and Little Architecture.
I move that the Board approve the selection of Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, for the Henderson
County Fletcher Library Advanced Planning and Design Services, and direct staff to negotiate an
agreement.
Vendor Contract – JCAR Courthouse Project
The Board was requested to approve the proposal from WSP of $399,800 for Special Materials
Testing and Inspections for the Henderson County JCAR Courthouse Project.
This cost for this contract is within the approved overall project budget.
I move the Board approve the proposal from WSP for $399,800 and authorize staff to execute the
contract.
Vice-Chair Edney moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. All voted in favor, and the
motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Lapsley moved to go into public hearing. All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
2026.096 Public Hearing For Community Infrastructure Projects
Natalia Santana-Pollard presented information and requested public input on proposed
infrastructure grant projects.

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Public Comment: Graham Sturgis stated that the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) had spent approximately $8 million in reconstruction funds and had not received any
reimbursements.
Chairman Lapdlsey moved to go out of the Public Hearing. All voted in favor, and the motion
carried.
Chairman Lapsley moved to go into public hearing. All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
2026.097 Final Approval of a Financing Contract for UNC Health Mills River MOB
A public hearing was scheduled on September 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the above matter. Notice was
published in the Hendersonville Lightning on August 26, 2026.
The Board gave notice that this hearing would be conducted concerning the approval of the
execution and delivery of the Financing Contract and the County’s acquisition, construction and
equipping of the Project. Under the proposal, the County would pay the capital costs of
acquisition, construction, and equipping of a new medical office building and related site
improvements to expand UNC Health Pardee’s outpatient and primary care services within the
County including but not limited to, a medical office building to be constructed on UNC Health
Pardee’s Mills River campus and (2) refinance the acquisition, construction and equipping of the
Innovative High School in the County. This would be done pursuant to an installment financing
contract (the “Contract”), in a principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000 under which the County
will make certain installment payments.
This public hearing is being held to satisfy two legal requirements:
1. State law (G.S. 160A-20) requires a public hearing before it enters into the First
Amendment to the Installment Financing Contract, which is part of the overall legal
structure that allows the execution and delivery of limited obligation bonds to
finance these projects.
2. Federal tax law (Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code) requires a public
hearing, commonly referred to as a “TEFRA hearing,” before tax-exempt bonds
may be issued for projects being used by certain nonprofit entities, such as UNC
Health Pardee.
Public Comment: There was none.
Chairman Lapsley moved to go out of the public hearing. All voted in favor, and the motion
carried.
Chairman Lapsley moved that the following resolution, copies of which have been made available
to the Board of Commissioners, be adopted by reading the title thereof (further reading waived without
objection):
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HENDERSON,
NORTH CAROLINA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING

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CONTRACT AND DELIVERY THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER
RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, the County of Henderson, North Carolina (the “County”) is a validly existing political
subdivision, existing as such under and by virtue of the Constitution, statutes and laws of the State of North
Carolina (the “State”);
WHEREAS, the County has the power, pursuant to the General Statutes of North Carolina to
(1) enter into installment contracts to purchase, or finance or refinance the purchase of, real or personal
property and to finance or refinance the construction or repair of fixtures or improvements on real property
and (2) create a security interest in some or all of the property financed or refinanced to secure repayment
of the money advanced therefor;
WHEREAS, the County has previously executed and delivered:
(1)
an Installment Financing Contract dated as of October 1, 2025 (the “2025 Contract”) with
the Henderson County Governmental Financing Corporation (the “Corporation”), a portion of the proceeds
of which were used to finance the renovation and expansion of the County’s existing detention facility (the
“Detention Facility”) as part of the County’s judicial center complex, as amended by Amendment Number
One to the Installment Financing Contract, dated as of January 1, 2026 (the “First Amendment”), and
Amendment Number Two to the 2025 Contract, dated as of May 1, 2026 (the “Second Amendment”),
between the County and the Corporation; and
(2)
a Deed of Trust, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing dated as of October 1, 2025 (the
“Deed of Trust”), pursuant to which the County granted a lien on the site of the Detention Facility, together
with the real estate improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto;
WHEREAS, the County also previously entered into an Installment Financing Contract dated as of
December 1, 2016 with the Corporation, the proceeds of which were used to finance the acquisition,
construction and equipping of the Innovative High School in the County (the “Refunded Project”);
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “Board”) previously determined that
it is in the County’s best interest to enter into Amendment Number Three to the Installment Financing
Contract (the “Third Amendment” and together with the First Amendment, the Second Amendment, and
the 2025 Contract, the “Contract”) in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 with the Corporation to (1)
finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of a new medical office building and related site
improvements to expand UNC Health Pardee’s outpatient and primary care services within the County,
including, but not limited to, a medical office building to be constructed on UNC Health Pardee’s Mills
River campus (the “New Money Project”) and (2) refinance the Refunded Project;
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the above plan, the Corporation will execute and deliver its Limited
Obligation Bonds (County of Henderson, North Carolina), Series 2026D (the “Bonds”) to finance the New
Money Project and refinance the Refunded Project in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$75,000,000, evidencing proportionate undivided interests in rights to receive certain Revenues (as defined
in the 2025 Contract), under the terms of an Indenture of Trust (the “2025 Indenture”), as supplemented by
Supplemental Indenture, Number 3 (the “Third Supplement” and together with the 2025 Indenture, as
previously supplemented, the “Indenture”), each between the Corporation and U.S. Bank Trust Company,
National Association, as trustee;
WHEREAS, in connection with the sale of the Bonds by the Corporation to PNC Capital Markets
LLC (the “Underwriter”), the Corporation will enter into a Contract of Purchase between the Corporation
and the Underwriter, and the County will execute a Letter of Representation to the Underwriter with respect
to the Bonds (the “Letter of Representation”);

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WHEREAS, there have been described to the Board the forms of the following documents
(collectively, the “Instruments”), copies of which have been made available to the Board, which the Board
proposes to approve, enter into and deliver, as applicable, to effectuate the proposed installment financing:
(1)

the Third Amendment;

(2)

the Third Supplement, including the form of the Bonds; and

(3)

the Letter of Representation;

WHEREAS, to make an offering and sale of the Bonds, there will be prepared a Preliminary
Official Statement with respect to the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”), a draft thereof having
been presented to the Board, and a final Official Statement relating to the Preliminary Official Statement
(together with the Preliminary Official Statement, the “Official Statement”), which Official Statement will
contain certain information regarding the County;
WHEREAS, it appears that each of the Instruments and the Preliminary Official Statement is in an
appropriate form and is an appropriate instrument for the purposes intended;
WHEREAS, a public hearing on the Third Amendment and the New Money Project to be financed
thereby and the Refunded Project to be refinanced thereby, after publication of a notice with respect to such
public hearing, must be held and the Board conducted such public hearing at this meeting;
WHEREAS, the County will file an application to the North Carolina Local Government
Commission (the “LGC”) for approval of the Third Amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Ratification of Instruments. All actions of the County, the Chairman of the Board
(the “Chair”), the Clerk to the Board (the “Clerk”), the County Manager, the Financial Services Director,
the Finance Director, the County Attorney, and their respective designees, whether previously or hereinafter
taken, in effectuating the proposed financing, including the making of application to the LGC, are approved,
ratified and authorized pursuant to and in accordance with the transactions contemplated by the Instruments.
Section 2.
Authorization of the Official Statement. The form, terms and content of the
Preliminary Official Statement are authorized, approved, and confirmed, and the Underwriter’s use of the
Preliminary Official Statement and the final Official Statement in connection with the sale of the Bonds is
authorized, approved and confirmed. The Chair, the County Manager, the Financial Services Director, the
Finance Director, and the Clerk (collectively, the “Authorized Officers”) are authorized and directed,
individually and collectively, to deliver, on behalf of the County, the Official Statement in substantially
such form, with such changes, insertions and omissions as he or she may approve.
Section 3.
Authorization to Execute the Instruments. The Board authorizes and approves the
financing of the New Money Project and the refinancing of the Refunded Project in an amount not to exceed
$75,000,000 and in accordance with the terms of the Instruments, which will be valid, legal, and binding
obligations of the County in accordance with their terms. The form and content of the Instruments are
authorized, approved, and confirmed, and the Authorized Officers and their respective designees are
authorized, empowered, and directed, individually and collectively, to execute and deliver the Instruments,
including necessary counterparts, in substantially the form and content presented to the Board, but with
such changes, modifications, additions or deletions therein as they may deem necessary, desirable or
appropriate, their execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of the County’s approval of any and
all changes, modifications, additions or deletions therein from the form and content of the Instruments

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presented to the Board. From and after the execution and delivery of the Instruments, the Authorized
Officers are authorized, empowered and directed, individually and collectively, to do all such acts and
things and to execute all such documents as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions
of the Instruments as executed.
Section 4.
County Representative. The Authorized Officers are designated as the County’s
representatives to act on behalf of the County in connection with the transactions contemplated by the
Instruments and the Preliminary Official Statement, and are authorized to proceed with financing the New
Money Project and refinancing the Refunded Project in accordance with the Instruments and the
Preliminary Official Statement and to seek opinions as a matter of law from the County Attorney, which
the County Attorney is authorized to furnish on behalf of the County, and opinions of law from such other
attorneys for all documents contemplated hereby as required by law. The County Manager, the Financial
Services Director, and the Finance Director are authorized, individually and collectively, to select any comanaging underwriters for the Bonds if they determine such selection to be in the best interest of the
County. The Authorized Officers and their respective designees are authorized, empowered and directed,
individually and collectively, to do any and all other acts and to execute any and all other documents, which
they, in their discretion, deem necessary and appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated by
the Instruments and the Preliminary Official Statement or as they deem necessary or appropriate to
implement and carry out the intent and purposes of this Resolution and to administer the transactions
contemplated by this Resolution after the execution and delivery of the Bonds.
Section 5.
Severability. If any section, phrase or provision of this Resolution is for any reason
declared to be invalid, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases
or provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6.
are repealed.
Section 7.

Repealer. All motions, orders, resolutions and parts thereof in conflict herewith
Effective Date. This Resolution is effective on the date of its adoption.

On motion of Chairman Lapsley, the foregoing resolution entitled “RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF HENDERSON, NORTH CAROLINA, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO AN INSTALLMENT FINANCING CONTRACT AND DELIVERY THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER RELATED MATTERS” was duly adopted by the following vote:
AYES: LAPSLEY, EDNEY, MCCALL, EGOLF, AND FRANKLIN

NAYS: NONE

DISCUSSION
Henderson County, UNC Health Pardee Mills River Medical Office Building Project
Guaranteed Maximum Price
The Board was requested to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from Vannoy
Construction and authorize staff to proceed to Contract for Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)
services, for the Henderson County, UNC Health Pardee Mills River Medical Office Building
Project.
The proposal received from Vannoy Construction is for a price of $36,355,386 for the Henderson
County, UNC Health Pardee Mills River Medical Office Building Project.
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Vice Chair Edney made the motion that the Board accept the Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$36,355,386 and direct Henderson County Staff to contract with Vannoy Construction on this
project. All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
Department of Social Services SNAP Update
Social Services Director Lorie Horne presented recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP) for Henderson County.

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General Obligation Bonds – Farmland Preservation Update
Samantha Reynolds presented information on the General Obligation Bond process.

NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
1. Environmental Advisory Committee – 2 vacs.
There were no nominations, and this item was carried to the next meeting.
2. Hendersonville City Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1 vac.
There were no nominations, and this item was carried to the next meeting.
3. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council – 1 vac.
There were no nominations, and this item was carried to the next meeting.
4. Nursing/Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee – 11 vacs.
There were no nominations, and this item was carried to the next meeting.
Chairman Lapsley made a motion to dismiss Board of Equalization and Review member James A.
Boyd from his current unexpired term. All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
COMMISSIONER UPDATES:
Commissioner McCall recognized the county’s apple growers and noted that this was a record year
for apple crops. She also recognized Peyton Davis for pulling the trailer, with his large tractor, that
carried the commissioners in the recent King Apple Parade.
Commissioner Franklin had no comments.
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Commissioner Egolf recognized Michelle Owens, Staff, and the Tourism Development Authority
(TDA) for continued tourism growth.
Commissioner Lapsley reported that VAYA Health has gone from four regions to three and that
the state will officially merge Partners Health Management, based in Gastonia, into the
organization. The resulting organization will have jurisdiction over 41 counties. He noted that the
state is moving toward having one Local Management Entity (LME) handling mental health
matters and suggested that the Board watch the issue closely. Henderson County was not asked to
serve on the larger board but will have a seat on the Commissioners Board.
Commissioner Edney noted that Pardee Hospital’s new adolescent unit is expected to receive its
first patients next week.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
The County Manager announced that the County will hold a ceremony commemorating the 25th
anniversary of 9/11 in the courtyard of the Historic Courthouse on Friday, September 11, at 9:00
a.m.
Vice-Chair Edney made the motion to go into Closed Session pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143318.11(a)(5). All voted in favor, and the motion carried.
ADJOURN

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Denisa A. Lauffer, Clerk to the Board

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William G. Lapsley, Chairman

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