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006 • 1. Mr. Eugene Bareufkin, 376 Kittery Point, Sanford - (1) in support of the four (4) deputies requested in the Sheriff's budget, and (2) in support of a 1 % property transfer tax. Chairman Brown closed the budget public hearing. The second advertised public hearing was in reference to an application from Central Carolina Hospital for a three-month extension of its existing franchise for EMS services. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle stated the purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from citizens concerning an application from Central Carolina Hospital for an extension of its existing franchise for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service until September 30, 2007. Mr. Hoyle stated that representatives from the hospital were present if Board members wished to ask questions. Mr. Hoyle stated he was in favor of the extension as presented. No one present spoke in favor of or in opposition to the franchise extension as presented. Chairman Brown closed the public hearing. At this time the Board considered a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners for the District 2 seat formerly held by Ms. Amy Stevens. On April 30, 2007, the Lee County Republican Party Executive Committee recommended Mr. Kirk D. Smith as a replacement for this vacant District 2 seat. The Commissioner's, at their May 7, 2007 • meeting, deferred action on the appointment until this date and time. Per N. C. General Statute §153A-27, the Board of Commissioners must select someone to fill a vacancy within 60 days after a resignation. Ms. Stevens submitted her resignation on April 15, 2007. Chairman Brown opened the floor for nominations to the District 2 seat. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle read Rule # 31 from the Lee County Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure that addressed the method the Board must take in filling a vacancy. Commissioner Shook nominated Mr. Kirk Smith. Commissioner Lemmond nominated Mr. George Bates. Commissioner Kelly moved to close the nominations. Commissioner Reives seconded the motion. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed their method of voting. Commissioner Lemmond moved to vote by signing paper ballots. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: • 3