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003 Pursuant to N.C. General Statute §153A -52.1, Chairman Parks opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: 1. Mr. Joe Calendine, 210 High Ridge Drive, Apt. F, Sanford 2. Mr. Bill Tatum, 2511 Wellington Drive, Sanford The Board considered the FY 2014 -15 Community Services Block Grant Program for Johnston - Lee- Harnett Community Action that had been deferred at the January 6, 2014 meeting. No one from Johnston - Lee - Community Action was present for the meeting due to the anticipated inclement weather. Commissioner Dalrymple, who also serves on the Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action Board, stated Ms. Watson had offered to meet with Commissioners Wednesday morning, January 22 in the Sanford office to discuss the Annual Plan and what staff do on a daily basis; however, only two Commissioners responded they would attend the meeting. Commissioner Womack suggested redirecting the funds allocated for Lee County to an existing 501 -C3 organization in the County that already does this type work such as Family Promise of Lee County. Commissioner Frazier moved to defer action until Ms. Watson could appear before the Board of Commissioners to answer questions. After discussion, Commissioner Reives made a substitute motion to approve the Grant Application and send word to the Johnston - Lee - Harnett Board that Commissioners have questions /concerns they need clarification on and to set up a joint meeting to discuss those concerns. Commissioner Frazier withdrew his motion to defer action. Commissioner Womack stated he wanted Ms. Watson to appear before Commissioners during a budget work session and explain how the federal grant money is used. Upon a vote of Commissioner Reives motion to approve, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and Commissioners were asked to forward questions /concerns to the Clerk who would compile and share with all Board members, and provide to Commissioner Dalrymple for submission to Ms. Watson. The Board heard a presentation from Greg Taylor, Executive Director of the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance. At the conclusion of Mr. Taylor's presentation, he asked that Lee County restore funds in the current budget to help sustain the organization. No action was taken. Mr. Robbie Ferris, CEO of Firstfloor, LLC gave a presentation on build -to -lease educational facilities. Mr. Ferris stated his company was a proven leader in the design of high performance educational facilities in North Carolina with over 30 years of experience. Samples of their school designs include Eastern Guilford High School in Guilford County, Overhills High School in Harnett County, Rocky Mount High School, Watauga High School and numerous community college and university buildings. Advantages of leasing were discussed which included speeding up the project delivery/reducing inflation, eliminates construction risk for the county, reduces operating costs, improves the quality of the building, and speeds the cycle of innovation. A success story involving the recently completed Sandy Grove Middle School in Hoke County was shared. No action was taken. At this time Chairman Parks called for a 10- minute recess. Upon returning from recess, Chairman Parks stated that Commissioner Frazier had left the meeting due to sickness. All other members were present and the regular meeting resumed. The Board considered contracts for non - emergency Medicaid transportation services. Social Services Director Brenda Potts stated three (3) vendors in Lee County had expressed interest in providing non - emergency Medicaid transportation services. Only two (2) vendors provided required 2