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items: Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Consent Agenda which consisted of the following • Minutes from the August 4, 2014 regular meeting, • Minutes from the August 11, 2014 special called meeting, • Minutes from the August 18, 2014 recessed meeting, • Proclamation for Fall DOT Litter Sweep (copy attached), • Tax Releases and Refunds for August 2014 (copy attached, and • NC Cardinal Memorandum of Agreement (copy attached). 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. Pursuant to N.C. General Statute §153A -52.1, Chairman Parks opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: 1. Mr. Andy Stevens, 2109 Leona Drive, Greensboro (representing Leadership for Grass Roots of NC) — for repeal of Gun Ordinance on County Property 2. Mr. Kevin Dodson, 520 Valley Road, Sanford — for repealing of Gun Ordinance 3. Mr. Ed Underwood, 3309 Westcott Circle, Sanford — for repealing of Gun Ordinance 4. Mr. Stephen Nystrom, 2219 Lee Avenue, Sanford — for repealing of Gun Ordinance At this time the Board heard comments from staff in reference to repeal of the Lee County Code of Ordinance Concerning Concealed Handguns on County Property that was discussed during the August 4t' meeting. Social Work Supervisor Lisa Shearer (Social Services) gave reasons she and her staff were opposed to conceal carry in County owned buildings. Health Director Terrell Jones stated he was in favor of the concealed carry and shared reasons and comments presented by his staff. The Board considered modifying portions of Chapter Two of the Lee County Code of Ordinances Concerning Concealed Firearms on County Property. Section 2 -31 of the Code of Ordinances prohibits concealed handguns on County property. Commissioner Smith has asked the Board to consider modifying this code section to allow permitted concealed handguns on County property and in County buildings. It was noted that the counties of Cherokee, Henderson, Rowan and Alamance have already repealed their Ordinances. It was also noted that two readings of the Ordinance must take place before final approval. County Manager John Crumpton stated that after hearing comments from County employees, the staff recommends that, if the Commissioners allow concealed carry of handguns on County property, with a proper permit, rules must be put in place that clearly notify the public that conceal carry of handguns by permit is allowed. It is further recommended that the carrying of all other weapons and /or guns, including open carry, be prohibited by Ordinance and posted as such. Also, there will be limitations to the location where the public and employees can carry a properly permitted concealed handgun. The Courthouse, McSwain Center and General Services are locations that concealed carry will not be allowed. The County Ordinance does not take precedence over Federal and State laws and the permit holders must know these laws and abide by them. Commissioner Smith read the proposed Resolution and moved to approve the first reading. Commissioner Frazier moved to table the matter indefinitely. Upon a vote of the tabled motion, the results were as follows: 2