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Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, and Reives Nay: Knecht, Parks, Smith, and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion failed with a 4 to 3 vote. Discussion continued with County Manager John Crumpton reporting on a recent department head /supervisor meeting where staff were allowed to discuss and ask questions. He stated the majority opinion from staff is they would prefer not to have weapons in the workplace. Staff are against "open carry" and concerned about their fellow employees. Human Resource Director Joyce McGehee referenced concerns she had received from staff in reference to the matter. County Attorney Kerry Schmid stated the Board was only discussing handguns, and rules would need to be put in place from the beginning. Commissioner Frazier stated he did not think guns should be allowed in a public place. Commissioner Dalrymple stated conceal carry is not the answer — staff needs law enforcement protection. She feels this is setting employees up for a bad situation. After further discussion, and upon a vote of the original motion to approve the first reading, the results were as follows: Aye: Knecht, Parks, Smith, and Womack Nay: Dalrymple, Frazier, and Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 4 to 3 vote and the second reading of the Ordinance would be on the October 6, 2014 Agenda. The Board considered appointments to Boards /Commissions. Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee presented applications for the Board of Health, Fire Advisory Board, Sanford Board of Adjustments, and Rest Home - Nursing Home Advisory Board. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Mary Hawley Oates to the Board of Health as the "RN" representative. 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. Ms. Lee presented one application for the Fire Advisory Board. Commissioner Womack moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Erick Matilde to the Fire Advisory Board as a "General Public" representative. 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. Ms. Lee presented one application for the Sanford Board of Adjustments. Commissioner Womack moved to approve the appointment of Mr. Ronald Willett to the Sanford Board of Adjustments. 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.