TOWN OF BISCOE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

APRIL 14, 2008

The regular meeting of the Town of Biscoe Board of Commissioners was held on April 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Building.

Present were Mayor Jimmy Blake, Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Criscoe, Commissioners John Beard, Gene Anderson, Jerry Smith, Jimmy Cagle and Town Manager Brooks Lockhart.

Mayor Blake called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm.

Jimmy Cagle made the motion to accept the minutes of the March 10, 2008 meeting as well as the other items in the Consent Agenda which were:

Il. Declaration of Seat Belt Awareness Month; III. Motion in support of local legislation enabling allowing the joining of the state health plan; IV. The 24/27 widening project agreement and; V. The Fair Housing Plan. John Beard seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

Jerry Smith made the motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit requested by Jessica and Evencio Suarez for the property at 619 South Main Street. Gene Anderson seconded and all voted in favor.

John Beard made the motion to table the decision on the 24/27 easement agreement until there was more clarity on the project. Michael Criscoe seconded and all voted in favor.

The Budget Workshop will be held May 05, 2008 at 7:30 pm at the Town Hall.

In an update from Brooks Lockhart, the Board was informed that Atlantic Dewatering has agreed to a Not to Exceed Cost Agreement to complete lagoon closure. The Town has also applied to the CWMTF for a project extension until August to ensure adequate time to complete closure.

Michael Criscoe made the motion to begin drafting a policy code for a Grease Ordinance to address the problems of grease discharge and to eliminate the resulting financial burden on the town. Jimmy Cagle seconded and all voted in favor.

Michael Criscoe made the motion to go into closed session for contract advice at 8:10 pm. Jerry Smith seconded and all voted in favor.

The Board returned to open meeting at 8:40 pm.

Mayor Blake made the announcement that Police Chief James Myrick would be retiring May 31, 2008. Lieutenant David Maness will be asked to be the interim Chief.

There being no further business to bring before the board Jerry Smith made the motion to adjourn, John Beard seconded and all voted in favor.

The meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm.