LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO OBSERVE
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY HOLIDAYS

December 22, 2017 – As a reminder, Lee County Government (LCG) will observe the Christmas holiday on Monday, December 25^th – Wednesday, December 27^th and the New Year’s Day holiday on Monday, January 1^st.    Most county administrative offices will be closed all three days during Christmas and on Monday, January 1^st.  All emergency services remain operational and available during this time - to report a public health or public safety emergency please dial 9-1-1. 

The Landfill Road Convenience Center (331 Landfill Road) will be closed on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25^th but will open and run an extended holiday schedule from Tuesday, December 26^th through Monday, January 1^st.

Landfill Road Convenience Center Holiday Schedule

Monday               12/25/17              Closed

Tuesday               12/26/17              8 AM – 4 PM

Wednesday          12/27/17              8 AM – 4 PM

Thursday             12/28/17              8 AM – 4 PM

Friday                  12/29/17              8 AM – 4 PM

Saturday              12/30/17              8 AM – 4 PM

Sunday                12/31/17              12 PM – 4 PM

Monday               1/1/18                   8 AM – 4 PM

Agenda 1-2-18 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 beginning at 6 p.m. Please note, due to the New Year's holiday, the meeting is taking place on Tuesday.  Click here to view the agenda. For questions, please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Agenda 12-11-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, December 11, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m. Click here to view the agenda. For questions, please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Public Notice - Joint Board Meeting Lee County - City of Sanford - Town of Broadway - SAGA 12-14-17

Public Notice - Revised Commissioner Meeting Schedule for December 2017

Lee County Department of Social Services Reports 24 Agency Adoptions in FY2017

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 – The Lee County Department of Social Services (LCDSS) reports that 24 agency adoptions were completed in FY2017, which represents the time period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.  LCDSS released the information in recognition of National Adoption Month.

Since 1995, November has been recognized as National Adoption Month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).  This initiative, currently run by the U.S. DHHS Children’s Bureau, focuses on increasing national awareness of the need for permanent families for children in the U.S. foster care system.  National Adoption Month provides advocacy groups and local, state, and federal agencies a shared platform to bring attention to various adoption related issues facing our communities.

“Often times, the foster care system only receives public notice when something has gone wrong,” says Angelina Noel, Director of LCDSS, “but the reality is there are more times when the system works successfully to provide resources and support to help reunite families that find themselves in the system.  LCDSS staff always works towards a goal of family reunification; unfortunately, circumstances sometimes arise that make reunification impossible and with the best interest, safety and well-being of the child or children in mind, we work towards finding permanent homes through agency adoptions to provide a safe and supportive family environment that every child deserves.”

LCDSS has a strong history of finding permanency for children in foster care in need of a lasting stable family environment.  In the current year (FY2018), LCDSS reports five adoptions in progress where families are waiting for finalization of the legal paperwork; four pre-adoptive placements where services are being received with the hope the end result is adoption; and two children in need of pre-adoptive placements. 

LCDSS staff works throughout the year to find temporary and permanent family placements for Lee County children in the foster care system.  If you are interested in learning more about opportunities available to support foster children and families or to become a foster parent or adoptive family, please contact the Lee County Department of Social Services at 919-718-4690.

For additional information contact:

Angelina Noel
Lee County Department of Social Services Director
anoel@leecountync.gov
919-718-4690

County Convenience Centers Closed on Thanksgiving

As a reminder, Convenience Centers in Lee County will be closed on Thursday, November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Convenience Centers will re-open on Friday, November 24th with normal operating hours.  Have a safe and happy holiday!

Actions Taken 11-13-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, November 13, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken. For questions regarding Board of Commissioners meetings, contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext 5507 or jgamble@leecountync.gov.

New Hours for the County's Scale House and Yard Waste Area to Start December 1st

Tuesday, November 14, 2017 

At their regular meeting on Monday, November 13^, 2017, the Lee County Board of Commissioners approved new hours of operation for the Scale House and Yard Waste Area of the Lee County Resource Management Facility to take effect on Friday, December 1, 2017. 

The Lee County Resource Management Facility (formerly the County Landfill) is located at 331 Landfill Road and includes a Convenience Center along with the Scale House and Yard Waste Area; hours for the Convenience Center will remain unchanged.

Hours of Operation - Current:

Convenience Center & Scale House and Yard Waste Area

Monday – Friday               8:00 AM – 4:00 PM        

Saturday                              8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 

Hours of Operation – December 1, 2017:

Convenience Center                                                   
Monday – Friday               8:00 AM – 4:00 PM        

Saturday                              8:00 AM – 12:00 PM    

Scale House and Yard Waste Area                                                                               
Monday – Wednesday        8:00 AM – 4:00 PM            Thursday                             CLOSED                                                                                
Friday                                 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday                              8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The schedule change closes the Scale House and Yard Waste Area one day per week (Thursday) and will result in an estimated savings of $2,330 for the remainder of the current fiscal year that ends on June 30, 2017.  The schedule change is not anticipated to negatively impact utilization of the site based on a review of the public use of the service by county staff. 

Additional information regarding the Resource Management Facility, including associated costs and a list of the types of material accepted for disposal at either the Convenience Center or Yard Waste Area are located on-line at: www.leecountync.gov/Departments/SolidWaste/ResourceManagementFacility

For additional information contact:

Joseph T. Cherry                                                                              
Solid Waste Division Superintendent                     
joseph.cherry@leecountync.gov                                                              

(919) 718-4622                             

Agenda - 11-13-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, November 13, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Click here to view the agenda. For questions regarding Board of Commissioners meetings, contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Public Notice - Farm-City Banquet 11-20-2017

Agenda - 11-6-17 Board of Commissioners' Special Meeting with the Board of Education

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, November 6, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m. Click here for more information. If you have any questions regarding Board of Commissioner meetings, please contact the County Clerk's Office at 919-718-4605 Ext 5507 or at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Revised Public Notice - Special Meeting Between BOC and BOE 11-6-2017

Public Notice - Revised Commissioner Meeting Schedule for November 2017

Actions Taken 10-16-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 16, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken. For questions regarding Board of Commissioners meetings, contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext 5507 or jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Agenda 10-16-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, October 16, 2017 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the agenda. For questions related to the Board of Commissioners, contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Proposed Moratorium Extension on Oil and Gas Development and Mining in Lee County, NC (Public Hearing)

See the attachment below regarding the proposed ordinance of the Lee County Board of Commissioners on the extension of a temporary moratorium on oil and gas development and mining within Lee County, North Carolina.  The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on this proposal at their regular meeting, October 16, 2017 at 6:00pm.

Click HERE for the attachment.

Actions Taken 10-2-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, October 2, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken. For questions regarding Board of Commissioner meetings, contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Agenda 10-2-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, October 2nd, 2017 beginning at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the agenda. For questions regarding Board of Commissioners meetings, please contact the County Clerk's Office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Actions Taken 9-18-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 18, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken at the meeting. For questions regarding Board of Commissioners meetings, please contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Public Notice - San-Lee Park Nature Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 9-19-2017

Please take notice, the Lee County Board of Commissioners will attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at the San-Lee Park Nature Center located at 572 Pumping Station Rd, Sanford, NC. The ceremony will take place beginning at 9:00 A.M. For questions, contact the County Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

Agenda 9-17-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, September 18, 2017 starting at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the agenda. For questions regarding Board of Commissioner meetings, contact the Lee County Clerk to the Board at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

Public Notice - Inter-Local Committee Meeting

Please take notice, the Inter-Local Committee Meeting between the City of Sanford, Lee County, and the Town of Broadway will take place on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 starting at 11:00 A.M. at the City Hall West End Conference Room located at 225 E. Weatherspoon Street, Sanford, NC. Below are a list of items that will be discussed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Clerk's office at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

·         Update on Kiwanis Family Park – (City)

·         Update on Corridors – (City)

·         Future Parks Collaborations and Plans – (City)

·         Update on Central Carolina Enterprise Park – (City)

·         Update on COLTS – (County)

·         Tax Foreclosure Process – (County)

·         Golden Leaf/Airport Grant – (County)

·         Colon Road Water Project – (County)

·         Discussion on Sanford-Lee County Homelessness Project – (City)

·         Discussion – Future Growth and Preparedness in Inspections, Permitting and Environmental Health

·         Update on Residential Task Force

·         Any Other Items that Might Come Before the Committee.

Actions Taken 8-21-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, August 21, 2017.  Click here to view the actions taken at the meeting.

Lee County Tax Department - E-Statement Notification

The Lee County Tax Department is now including an option for electronic statements.  The paragraph below explains how to connect and will be documented in the bill you receive as well.  As always please contact the Lee County Tax Department with any questions at 919-718-4662.

The website for registration in the paragraph below is https://leecountync.estmt.net

Thank you!

Agenda 8-21-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, August 21, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Click here to view the agenda. For questions regarding Board of Commissioner meetings, contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext 5507 or by e-mail at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Lee County Board Vacancies

      The Lee County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for the              following Board vacancies: 

·         ADA Committee                                     1 (Educational Representative)

·         Agriculture Advisory Board                    1 - Jonesboro

          2 - East Sanford

          1 - West Sanford

·         Joint Environmental Affairs Board          4 

·         Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control   3

·         Rest Home-Nursing Home                      2

·         Sanford Planning Board                          2 (must live in 1 mile ETJ)

·         Sanford Board of Adjustments                1

Applications can be submitted online through the County website

(www.leecountync.gov) or through the Clerk's office. If you have any questions,

please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at jgamble@leecountync.gov

or by phone at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507. 

On August 2, 9, and 16, Lee County Library will host a 3-part Grant Writing Program! Participants will learn where to look for money and how to write grants for their non-profits, government agencies or anyone interested in learning about grants.

Our host, Irene Smith, is involved with many local charities and has raised lots of money for them through her grant writing know-how.

Classes are FREE and will be in the Library at 10am on August 2, 9, and 16. Interested participants please visit us at the library and sign up!  Or call 919-718-4665

Actions Taken 7-17-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, July 17, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken at the meeting.

Agenda - 7-17-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, July 17, 2017 starting at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the agenda. Also, please note, the Board of  Commissioner meetings are currently operating under the revised summer schedule with meetings taking place once a month on the third Monday of the month for the months of July, August, and September. If you have any questions regarding Board of Commissioner meetings, please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507 or by e-mail at jgamble@leecountync.gov.

Actions Taken 6-19-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 19, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken.

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting 6/19/17 6:00pm

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, June 19, 2017 starting at 6:00 P.M. Click Here to view the agenda.  For any questions about Board of Commissioner meetings, please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

Actions Taken 6-5-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken.

Agenda 6-5-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2017 starting at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the agenda. Also a reminder, the Commissioners will be meeting starting at 5:00 P.M. prior to the regular meeting for a budget work session. For any questions about Board of Commissioner meetings, please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

Board of Commissioner Budget Work Session 6-5-2017

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Work Session on Monday, June 5, 2017 starting at 5 P.M. Click here for the Public Notice.

O.T. Sloan Pool Delayed Opening

Lee County Parks & Recreation announces that O.T. Sloan Pool will NOT open this Memorial Day weekend as traditionally has been the case.  Replacement of major components to the filtration system should be complete the 3^rd week of June.

The department appreciates everyone’s cooperation, patience, and understanding during this time.  Everyone will appreciate having the repairs and other updates to the pool complex completed.

Questions or comments are welcome by calling Lee County Parks & Recreation at 919-775-2107.

2017-2018 County Manager's Recommended Budget

Click HERE for the documents

Agenda - Board of Commissioners Budget Work Session 5-22-17

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 6 PM for a budget work session. Click here to view the agenda. Please note, this meeting will take place in the Gordon Wicker Room located at the Lee County Government Center. If you have any questions pertaining to the meeting, please contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

Actions Taken 5-15-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 15, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken.

NC History Quiz Bowl

NC History Quiz Bowl
Hosted by the Museum of the Cape Fear and Lee County Library

Sponsored by the Friends of the Lee County Library

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Place: First Presbyterian Church, 203 Hawkins Ave., Sanford, NC 27330

Museum staff will quiz contestants on their knowledge of state history.
Come join the fun!

Be in the audience or call to be a contestant at (919) 718-4665.

Agenda 5-15-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 6 p.m. for their regular monthly meeting. For more information about the meeting including the agenda, click here.

Property Tax Relief Deadline

From the office of the Tax Administrator: The deadline to apply for Property Tax Relief for Elderly and Disabled, Circuit Breaker and Disabled Veterans is June 1. All applications must be received in our office or postmarked on or before June 1, 2017 to be considered for the 2017 tax bill. If you need more information, please call our office at 919-718-4661 or go to our website at www.leecountync.gov

A link to to the electronic application can be found HERE

All other tax forms can be found here under the Tax Office folder:  https://leecountync.seamlessgov.com/

Alternatively, you may call the tax office at the number listed above or stop by the 3rd floor of 106 Hillcrest Drive, Sanford NC Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Public Notice - Lee County Board of Commissioners Modified Summer Meeting Schedule

Actions Taken - Board of Commissioners Meeting 5-1-2017

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 1, 2017. Click here to view the actions taken.

Public Notice - Board of Commissioners Budget Work Session 5/22/17

Commissioner Appointed Board Vacancies Announcement

Please see below for Commissioner appointed board vacancies.  Applications close on May 19, 2017 at 5:00 PM. Please click here to access the online application. If you have any questions contact Clerk to the Board Jennifer Gamble at 919-718-4605 ext. 5507. Thank you for your interest.

Agenda 5-1-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. for their regular monthly meeting. Please click here to view the agenda.

Actions Taken 4-17-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 17, 2017 for their second regular meeting of the month. Click here for the actions taken.

Agenda - 4-17-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. for their regular monthly meeting. Please click here to view the agenda.

Actions Taken 4-3-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 3, 2017 for their regular bimonthly meeting. Click here for the actions taken at the meeting.

Agenda 4-3-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, April 3, 2017 for their first meeting of the month. Click here to view the agenda for said meeting. For any questions regarding the agenda or Board of Commissioners, please contact Jennifer Gamble, Clerk to the Board at 919-718-4605 Ext. 5507.

Agenda 3-20-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. for their second meeting of the month. Click here to access the agenda for said meeting.

Actions Taken 3-6-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, March 6, 2017 for their regular bimonthly meeting. Click here for the actions taken at the meeting.

Agenda 3-6-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. for their first meeting of the month. Click here to access the agenda for said meeting.

Lee County Street Level Imagery Project

Actions Taken 2-20-17 Lee County Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, February 20, 2017. Click here for actions taken at said meeting.

Agenda - 2-20-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on February 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. for their second meeting of the month. Click here to access the agenda for said meeting.

Actions Taken - 2-6-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 6, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the actions taken at said meeting.

Special 1-day Crafts Book Sale – Open to the public!

WHEN:

10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 18, 2017

WHERE:

Lee County Library, 107 Hawkins Ave. – McIver Auditorium

Gently used books, in good condition.

Books on arts and crafts!

(Crocheting, knitting, woodworking, children’s crafts, etc.)

Sponsored by the Lee County Friends of the Library

PRICES:

$1 Paperbacks

$2 Hardcovers

NEW Tax Department Real Property Search Available

Lee County has now released a new Real Property Search tool that allows the public to view  property tax records, print property record cards, search for sales information and create reports.

Click Here or go to our website at www.leecountync.gov to access the new tool.

Agenda 2-6-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. for their first regular meeting of the month.  Click here to view the agenda for said meeting.

Carbonton Road Convenience Center OPEN!

The Carbonton Road Convenience Center, which had been closed for renovations, is now open for your solid waste and recycling needs.

Agenda 1-26 and 1-27-17 Board of Commissioners Planning Retreat

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will hold a Planning Retreat on Thursday, January 26, 2017 beginning at 5:30 P.M. and continuing on Friday, January 27, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Retreat will be held in the first floor conference room located at the Buggy Factory (115 Chatham Street, Sanford, North Carolina). Thursday's meeting will begin with dinner at Cafe 121 located at 121 Chatham St, Sanford, North Carolina. Click here for the agenda for said meeting.

Actions Taken 1-17-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 17, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the actions taken at said meeting.

Agenda 1-17-17 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners will meet on January 17th at 6:00 p.m. for their second regular meeting of the month. Click here to view the agenda for said meeting.

Colon Area Water Lines RFQ

Click here for the RFQ

ACTIONS TAKEN - 1-3-2017 Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Lee County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 3, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. Click here to view the actions taken at said meeting.