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003 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: Rev. Nancy Bouchard, 306 Cricket Hearth, Sanford (personal attack by Commissioner Smith in "Letters to the Editor ") At this time the Board conducted a public hearing for the FY 2016 Community Transportation Program Grant Application, and Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance Program. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson outlined the grant application for the Community Transportation Program Grant which includes the following: Administrative - $155,558.00 — Local 15% match of $23,635.00 These funds cover 85% of the salary for the County of Lee Transit System Coordinator, and a portion of the administrative salaries and benefits of three other staff members, travel, general office supplies, space rental, technology supplies, and indirect cost for the administration of the system. Also included in this request is 85% reimbursement for vehicle insurance on 18 vehicles. Capital - $77,440.00 — Local 10% match of $7,744.00 for replacement of one high top conversion vehicle, and furnishings and security equipment for the new COLTS facility located on Hillcrest Drive. The public hearing for the submission of a grant application under the 5310 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program under the Federal Transit Administration to improve and enhance transportation services to elderly and disabled citizens was also conducted. Ms. Davidson stated this proposal is to continue to offer the circular route called DASH with scheduled stops to local apartment complexes with connection to area retail, medical and educational facilities. The goal of this route is to provide additional mobility options and affordable transportation for Elderly and Disabled Lee County residents. The application will be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for consideration and submission to the Federal Transit Administration for final approval. This is a competitive process for a one -year grant cycle from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Ms. Davidson submitted the following request of funding levels: Operating Expenses - $44,185.00 with a 50% local match of $22,093.00. Funds through the Home and Community Care Block Grant allocated through the Senior Services Department, other contract revenue and the $2.00 per trip fare rate charged to passengers will be used to cover local matching requirements; therefore, no additional funding from the County will be required. These funds will cover salary for 2 part -time drivers, 25% Administrative salary and vehicle operation expenses for 1 year. Chairman Parks opened the public hearings that had been advertised for this date and time. The following spoke in favor of both application grants: Debbie Davidson, Senior Services Director (for anything pertaining to public transportation) 2