Votes at a glance: Key actions taken by Columbus County commissioners on March 17

This summary lists formal motions and recorded outcomes from the Columbus County Board of Commissioners’ March 17 meeting. It is a concise reference listing motions, movers, seconders and the recorded board outcomes as stated in the public meeting record.

1) Close public hearing on building reuse incentive grant Motion: Close the public hearing that had been opened regarding the building reuse and incentive grant. Mover/Seconder: Commissioner Ballard / Commissioner Burr Outcome: Motion carried (recorded as approved).

2) Approve acceptance of building reuse and incentive grant (Bard Fencing) Motion: Approve the building reuse and incentive grant associated with the Bard Fencing project (projected 51 jobs, $16.3M capital investment). Mover/Seconder: Commissioner Byrd / Commissioner Bullard Outcome: Approved.

3) Approve agenda and add item to purchase three sheriff’s vehicles (added as item 23A) Motion: Add purchase of three sheriff’s vehicles to the agenda and approve the agenda and associated tax refunds/releases. Mover/Seconder: Commissioner Bullard / Commissioner Byrd Outcome: Motion carried.

4) Approve minutes and routine proclamations Motions and outcomes: Board approved prior meeting minutes and multiple proclamations on the record (Week of the Young Child; Sexual Assault Awareness month proclamation; Telecommunicators Week; Lyman Appreciation Day) on individual motions; all were recorded as approved.

5) Accept EDC recommendation — building reuse…