Buncombe County Submitted: April 11, 2018 | Updated: May 11, 2018
Communications generated from the following Buncombe County email accounts
Dear Custodian of Records:
Under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of electronic records of communication generated from the following county email accounts (both emails received and sent individually and/or CC'd on incoming and outgoing group correspondence) that were saved as drafts, deleted, sent, received, or forwarded between 12:01AM Sunday April 1st through 12:01AM Tuesday April 10th.
[email protected]
[email protected]
If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $50. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public's understanding of the use of public tax dollars. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
The law requires that you respond to and fulfill this request "as promptly as possible." If you expect a significant delay in responding to and fulfilling this request, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request by withholding records or redacting information from records provided, please provide a written statement citing each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information, subject to judicial review and imposition of statutory costs, attorneys' fees and a civil penalty for wrongful denial outlined in the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you for considering my request.
Status: Completed
Activity:
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May 11, 2018 12:56 pm
5 years ago
Editor’s Note:
The original file we received via the County’s Accellion file sharing site is called “Hughes_Stone.zip“. When opened, this becomes a .pst file that we cannot view without Microsoft Outlook, or exporting the files in some way. If Sunshine users viewing this file DO have Microsoft Outlook, you shouldn’t have any issue opening that file.
At the following Google drive link, we have created a public folder called “Sunshine Request – Hughes / Stone Zip”. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Aw6YVUBTmfdzG2J3869eYLQopt-e2KUS?usp=sharing. This contains two files:
1. The original Hughes-Stone.zip we were sent.
2. Alternate file we’ve created for Mac users, called Sunshine 5-11-18 Hughes_Stone.zip. This contains two MBOX files, one for Mandy Stone, one for Kathy Hughes. If anyone viewing this request is a Mac user, then you will need to import those MBOX files into Apple Mail, using the following instructions: https://support.apple.com/kb/ph22318?locale=en_US. If that doesn’t work, please send us a direct message us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sunshinerequestavl/).
We are trying to find a solution to convert the files to HTML, but haven’t figured that out yet. We’re working on it! 🙂
Status: Response Received from Government -
May 10, 2018 4:43 pm
5 years ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Michael C. Frue” <[email protected]>
cc: “Kassi L. Day” <[email protected]>,
Brent Rhodarmer <[email protected]>date: Thu, May 10, 2018 at 4:43 PMHi Michael,
Thank you for your reply.
We received the “Hughes-Stone.zip” file via the links / login sent to us from [email protected] and [email protected] and accessed via Buncombe County’s Accellion page.
We were able to successfully download the .zip file. However, expanding the zip only creates a .pst file, which we cannot open and the folks at Accellion advise can only be viewed using Microsoft Outlook. We don’t have or use Outlook, but will look into this, and let you know if we have any additional questions.
Thank you!
Sunshine Request
Status: Follow up -
May 10, 2018 12:40 pm
5 years ago
from: Michael C. Frue <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: “Kassi L. Day” <[email protected]>,
Brent Rhodarmer <[email protected]>date: Thu, May 10, 2018 at 12:40 PM
subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Records Request: Communications generated from the following Buncombe County email accountsGood afternoon –
I have completed my review for this public records request and the results are now ready to share. The data exported is too large for a regular email. You will be receiving an email containing a secure link. If this is your first time receiving a file shared via Accellion you will be asked to verify ownership of the email address. Very simple process.
If you have any issues with the file please let us know.
Thank you.
Michael C. Frue
Buncombe County
Senior Staff Attorney
200 College Street, Ste 400
Asheville, NC 28801
p. 828-250-4121
c. 828-231-1572
Status: Response Received from Government -
May 4, 2018 1:42 pm
5 years ago
from: Michael C. Frue <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: “Kassi L. Day” <[email protected]>
date: Fri, May 4, 2018 at 1:47 PMSunshine –
This is a request that will take time. It is in process and will be made available when review is completed.
Thank you for you patience.
Michael Frue
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Michael C. Frue” <[email protected]>
cc: “Kassi L. Day” <[email protected]>
date: Fri, May 4, 2018 at 1:42 PM
subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Records Request: Communications generated from the following Buncombe County email accountsKassi and Michael,
Just wanted to follow up on this request!
Thank you!
Sunshine Request
Status: Follow up -
April 24, 2018 1:38 pm
5 years ago
from: Michael C. Frue <[email protected]>
to: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
cc: “Kassi L. Day” <[email protected]>
date: Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 1:38 PMHello –
We have these in process and will review for release as soon as we are able.
Thank you for your patience.
Michael C. Frue
Buncombe County
Senior Staff Attorney
200 College Street, Ste 400
Asheville, NC 28801
p. 828-250-4121
c. 828-231-1572E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
Status: Government Processing Request -
April 17, 2018 3:39 pm
6 years ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Michael C. Frue” <[email protected]>
date: Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:39 PM
subject: Re: Records Request: Communications generated from the following Buncombe County email accountsHi Buncombe County Government,
Just wanted to check in and follow up on this request.
Thank you for your assistance!
Sunshine Request
Status: Follow up -
April 11, 2018 5:06 pm
6 years ago
from: Sunshine Request <[email protected]>
to: “Michael C. Frue” <[email protected]>
cc: “Kassi L. Day” <[email protected]>
date: Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 5:06 PM
subject: Records Request: Communications generated from the following Buncombe County email accountsHi Buncombe County Government,
We just received another request via www.sunshinerequest.com for information that may be available in your office.
Here are the details:
Subject: “Communications generated from the following Buncombe County email accounts”
Message: “Dear Custodian of Records:
Under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., I am requesting an opportunity to inspect or obtain copies of electronic records of communication generated from the following county email accounts (both emails received and sent individually and/or CC’d on incoming and outgoing group correspondence) that were saved as drafts, deleted, sent, received, or forwarded between 12:01AM Sunday April 1st through 12:01AM Tuesday April 10th.
[email protected]
[email protected]If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me if the cost will exceed $50. However, I would also like to request a waiver of all fees in that the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and will contribute significantly to the public’s understanding of the use of public tax dollars. This information is not being sought for commercial purposes.
The law requires that you respond to and fulfill this request “as promptly as possible.” If you expect a significant delay in responding to and fulfilling this request, please contact me with information about when I might expect copies or the ability to inspect the requested records.
If you deny any or all of this request by withholding records or redacting information from records provided, please provide a written statement citing each specific exemption you feel justifies the refusal to release the information, subject to judicial review and imposition of statutory costs, attorneys’ fees and a civil penalty for wrongful denial outlined in the appeal procedures available to me under the law.
Thank you for considering my request.”
Thanks for your help!
Sunshine Request
Status: Sent to Government -
April 11, 2018 5:28 pm
6 years ago
Submitted to Sunshine Request
Status: Pending