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005 Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an Amended Ordinance to Modify Concealed Handguns on County Property. Commissioner Frazier read aloud the proposed Amended Ordinance. Commissioner Smith expressed concerns about the matter being presented at the first meeting of the new Board. He stated the previous Ordinance was presented in August and finalized in September, and would not go into effect until January 1, 2015. He further stated the Board of Commissioners is responsible to the law abiding citizens and to discriminate against them is unconstitutional. Commissioner Sloan stated he was concerned for staff in Social Services and Child Protective Services and this was 'a decision he was not taking lightly. Deputy James Estes discussed the Conceal Carry class he teaches and went over permit holder responsibilities. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the first reading of the Amended Ordinance to Modify Concealed Handguns on County Property, with the second reading to be presented at the December 15' meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the first reading of the Amended Ordinance had passed unanimously. The Board considered the removal of recent appointees to the Sanford -Lee County Partnership for Prosperity ( SLCPP) that had been added at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Frazier made a motion to remove Mr. Brian McRae and Mr. James (Jim) Womack from the SLCPP and Mr. Bruce Ledford from the Triangle South Workforce Development Board, and re- advertise for interested individuals. The above appointments were made at the November 17th regular meeting and November 25th special called meeting of the Board. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time Tax Administrator Mary Yow and Appraisal Manager Lisa Faulkner presented a 2014 Sales /Assessment Ratio Report to the Board. The report provided the Tax office's analysis of the current real estate market and discusses implications for the next revaluation. It was recommended by staff that no revaluation be done in 2017. No action was taken. The Board considered matters related to the November 2014 Bond Referendum for Community College Bonds. Assistant County Manager /Finance Director Lisa Minter asked the Board to adopt a Resolution Declaring the Result of the Bond Referendum held in the County of Lee, North Carolina, on November 4, 2014, Upon the Questions of Approving $9,000,000 Community College Bonds (Health Science), $5,000,000 Community College Bonds (Veterinary Technology), $4,000,000 Community College Bonds (Emergency Services), and $5,000,000 Community College Bonds (Civic Center). A certified copy of the proceedings of the Board of Elections taken on November 14, 2014 had been received in the County Manager's office. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the 4