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• Bragg Pipeline (computer based program), • Organized Regional STEM effort (placed in 3 Lee County Schools), • SciVis Certification training & software, • Fayetteville State University Study, • PipelineNC.com website, • Kenan Fellow Fellowships, • BRAC Regional Entrepreneurial Project, • Phase I and II — ARRA Funds, • Attracting and retaining healthcare providers, • NC Center for GIS, • Regional Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Plan, • Regional Solid Waste Infrastructure Plan, • Regional Waste /Biomass to Energy Program Feasibility Study, • Air Service Study — direct flight to Washington, DC, • Fort Bragg Regional Growth and Housing Study, • NC Regional Multi -Modal Corridor Mobility Plan, • Farmland Protection Plans, • Lifelong Learning & Literacy Program, • Regional Growth Management Strategy — Phase I & II, • Behavior health Issues and Initiatives, and • Ongoing Economic Development After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to approve a $20,500 funding allocation to the Fort Bragg Regional Alliance for the current year (FY 2013 -14), and $20,500 for the upcoming year (FY 2014 -15). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Parks, Smith, and Womack Nay: Frazier and Reives Chairman Parks ruled the motion had been adopted by a 5 to 2 vote. The Board considered a proposal for disaster debris management and removal services. Joe Cherry, Solid Waste Superintendent presented proposals from eight qualified firms to provide disaster debris management and removal services following a natural or manmade disaster. Mr. Cherry stated there is no immediate or annual costs associated with this agreement. Costs will be incurred only after services are rendered following a disaster. Costs incurred are no less than 75% reimbursable by FEMA. Historically, the State of North Carolina has covered the remaining 25 %. After discussion, Commissioner Dalrymple moved to approve the proposal from TAG Grinding Services, inc. and authorize staff to begin contract negotiations. 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. The Board considered the FY 2014 -15 Home and Community Care Block Grant through Senior Services. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson stated the total proposed funds allocated from the Home and Community Care Block Grant for FY 2014 -15 for Lee County Senior Services through Triangle J Area Agency on Aging is $353,230, with a required local match of $39,248. Funds are 3