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??rfi Z3 Mr. Taylor Uzzell, Agent for Integon Insurance Company, appeared before the Board and stated that the Consultant who reviewed the County's bids for health insurance coverage was in error when he represented to the Company that Integon, in submitting its bid, was trying to buy the business and would increase the rates within six months after receiving the contract. Mr. Uzzell stated that his company had replied to the Consultant's inquiries and had advised him that the rates quoted would have been good for twelve months or until the anniversary date of thebpolicy. Mr. Uzzell stated that the purpose of his appearing before the Board was to clear up the bad impression of his company as given by the Consultant. The Board thanked Mr. Uzzell for his interest and appearance. Mr. David Riddle, representative of Childress-Roberts, Inc., appeared before the Board and suggested that the valuation of the new Library building for insurance purposes be set at $1, 000, 000. 00. After discussion, Commissioner John E. Dotterer moved that the valuation of the Library building for insurance purposes be set at $1, 000, 000. 00, and that coverage in that amount be secured. Commissioner Franklin D. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Gilbert Matthews, Supervisor of the Lee County Soil and Water Conservation District, appeared before the Board and advised the Board that the Soil and Water Conservation Service would be happy to work with the Company with respect to its flood damage prevention ordinance; however, they would have to restrict their activities to an advisory capacity as they could not undertake enforcement of the ordinance. . Mr. Elwin Buchanan, Grants Administrator, appeared before the Board and presented copies of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance for consider- ation by the Board. Mr. Ken Harmon was recognized as the President of the Farm Bureau and Mr. Harmon stated that the Farm Bureau has no opposition to the Ordinance. Commissioner Rhyne stated that in view of the sentiments expressed at the public hearing and since the Soil and Water Conservation District and the Farm Bureau had no opposition to the Ordinance, that he moved that the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, as drafted, by the Lee County Planning Board, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof, be adopted and be effective immediately upon adoption. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote, Messrs. Dotterer, Rhyne, Franklin D. Wicker, Gordon A. Wicker and Cooper all voted for it and no one voted against it. The Chairman announced that the vote was unanimous and therefore the Ordinance was finally adopted as of this meeting. The Board next considered a resolution relating to application for flood insurance approval. After discussion, Commissioner Franklin D. Wicker moved the adoption of the resolution relating to Application for Flood Insurance approval, a copy of which is attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Elwin Buchanan, Grants Administrator, presented an Acceptance by Owner and Authorization to proceed on behalf of the County directed to Williams & Works, authorizing a study or preliminary report phase of an Industrial Park Feasibility and Study of Water Supply Problems in Lee County on a per diem basis not to exceed $37, 000. 00, which work is to begin within five calendar days after the authorization and is to be completed within seven months after the effective date of the grant. The document provided that all services will be provided in accordance with the County's proposal and the grant offer of the United States Department of Commerce EDA grant no. 04-06-01647, and that the engineers will comply with all of the general terms and conditions contained in such grant. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the acceptance and authorization be approved and the Chairman be authorized and directed to execute the document for and on behalf of the County. Commissioner John E. Dotterer seconded the motion and upon a