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BK - 00026 PG:0892 Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Parks, Reives, Smith, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board then considered an agreement between the Harnett County Sheriff's Office and the Lee County Sheriff's Office for temporary housing of inmates. Captain Holley explained that an inspection of the County Jail by the North Carolina Division of Health Services revealed that the shower facilities in the jail were noncompliant and needed to be repainted to be in compliance. The agreement would provide funds for the temporary housing of no more than twelve inmates at the Harnett County Detention Center, if necessary, while the jail is being repainted. After discussion, Commissioner Dalrymple moved to approve the agreement, 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 Lee County Library's FY 14 -15 State Aid to Public Libraries. Library Director Michael Matochik was recognized to give a short overview of the application. Mr. Matochik noted that Lee County's estimated allocation for the year was $105,128.00. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the application, 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. Chairman Parks then recognized Commissioner Smith to give an overview of a Resolution to repeal Section 2 -31 of the Code of Ordinances, which prohibits concealed handguns on County Property. After reading the Resolution, Commissioner Smith then cited several reasons for his support of the Resolution. Commissioner Smith asked the Board to postpone the vote until the Board's September 8th meeting. Commissioner Dalrymple then asked the County Attorney for information on State and Federal statutes banning the carrying of concealed firearms, even for those with concealed carry permits. The Attorney provided a list of places where concealed firearms are prohibited by State and Federal law and would not be affected by repeal of the County ordinance. Commissioner Frazier expressed concern over having to face armed citizens at public meetings that may react negatively to Board decisions. He also expressed concern for law enforcement officials that may have to face groups of armed citizens in public buildings. In response, Commissioner Womack stated that the current ordinance does not prevent non -law abiding citizens from carrying as it is, and that there is an issue with this because law- abiding citizens are prevented from carrying under the current ordinance. Chairman Parks urged the Board to conduct further research on the issue before voting on it at the next meeting. Mr. Crumpton said that he had asked Commissioner Smith to postpone the vote on the ordinance so that the County employees could listen to the Commissioners' debate and draw their own conclusions on the issue. He said that he had heard from employees on both sides of the issue. He also noted that Henderson, Alamance and Cherokee counties have all allowed concealed carry on County property and that they have not yet had any problems. Commissioner Womack E