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U 14 Army bases across the country will be closed and moved to Fort Bragg. Commissioner Smith stated the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance had provided a STEM classroom in Lee County, assisted with travel into and out of the county, advocates for Lee County, completed recent Regional Land Use Study, and is assisting with mental health issues until VA services pick up discharged soldiers. They also facilitate and participate in conferences /conventions involving the Army and interact with numerous other agencies. Commissioner Smith asked the Board to approve a $20,500 allocation for current dues to the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance and $20,500 for dues in the upcoming budget. After much discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to defer action on this matter until Greg Taylor, Director of the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance could appear before the Board to discuss funding issues. Upon a vote, 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. County Manager John Crumpton presented his second Monthly Report for April 2014, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. No action was taken. Commissioner Frazier discussed a matter concerning relocating the Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action agency offices from the second floor of the Board of Elections building to the first floor so handicapped individuals can be seen in private. County Manager John Crumpton was asked to check into the matter. Commissioner Smith moved to go into Closed Session to (1) discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of a business in the area per North Carolina General Statute §143- 318.11(a) (4), and to consult with the County Attorney to protect the attorney - client privilege per North Carolina General Statute §143- 318.11 and to discuss pending litigation that being Calendine vs. Lee County and Others. Upon a vote, 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 the Board was in closed session. Upon returning from Closed Session with all members present, the regular meeting resumed. With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Frazier moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon a vote, 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 the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: Gaynell M. Lee, Clerk to the Board Charles T. Parks, Chairman Lee County Board of Commissioners n