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t�')J proposed to be used for General and Medical Transportation, Congregate and Home Delivered Meals, Information and Options Counseling, Senior Center Operations, and Minor Home Repair. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the FY 2014 -15 Home and Community Care Block Grant as presented, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. 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 Seniors Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) Outreach Grant through the Triangle J Area Agency on Aging. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson stated Lee County has been allocated $3,500.00 in grant funding to provide outreach for older adults to better understand Medicare benefits. No matching funds are required. Ms. Davidson stated funds are proposed to be used in the SHIIP program to assist with outreach activities to Medicare recipients in understanding their summary of benefits statements and extra help availability. Folders will be purchased using grant funds that will contain information detailing the Living Healthy classes that are available through Lee County Senior Services staff at The Enrichment Center and will also be made available at the upcoming EXPO. Remaining funds will go toward the cost of internet services, postage and the monthly newsletter. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to approve the FY 2014 Seniors Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) Outreach Grant as presented, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. 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 took a 10- minute recess at this time. Upon returning, with all members present, Chairman Parks called the meeting to order. The Board considered a renewal contract with the North Carolina Department of Correction. Health Director Terrell Jones asked the Board to approve a one -year renewal contract between the Lee County Health Department and the North Carolina Department of Correction for inmate labor at the Lee County Animal Shelter. The current contract expires June 30, 2014. Mr. Terrell stated both parties wish to renew the contract which provides two (2) inmates to work at the Animal Shelter under the supervision of Lee County staff for $1.00 per day. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the Renewal Contract with the North Carolina Department of Correction for Inmate Labor at the Lee County Animal Shelter, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. 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 a Resolution for the Airport Authority. County Manager John Crumpton asked the Board to consider a Resolution clarifying disbursement to the Airport Authority from the April 22, 2013 Commissioners meeting to approve additional disbursement from the Reserve Fund so the rd