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BK - 00027 PG Resolution Declaring the Result of the Bond Referendum Held in the County of Lee, North Carolina, on November 4, 2014, for the above referenced Community College Bonds, 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, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed security in County buildings. Chair Dalrymple stated the Board needed to address security in a different way for County buildings, especially the Government Center, possibly the same way the School Resource Officers situation was addressed. She is interested in looking for a compromise to have law enforcement on the premises by training people and using metal detectors. Commissioner Oldham asked what type security problems we currently have and has a security study been completed. County Manager John Crumpton discussed the security cameras approved in a recent meeting that will be installed in the parking lots and some inside areas at the Government Center. Commissioner Frazier stated the County should have a cost analysis completed to take precaution and a study of security issues. After discussion, Chair Dalrymple stated she would get with the County Manager and Sheriff Carter to study the issue and possibly meet with department heads to get feedback for discussion at a later meeting. Commissioner Reives stated he would like to see what the costs would be for metal detectors. No action was taken. The Board considered an offer to purchase property on San -Lee Drive. County Attorney Kerry Schmid stated the County had received an offer from the Estate of Wilma Chesney for the purchase of property located on San -Lee Drive, bordering property owned by Wilma Chesney. The Estate of Ms. Chesney has submitted an offer of $100.00 to purchase the property which includes road right -of -way that was abandoned when Poplar Road was relocated and renamed San -Lee Drive. Ms. Schmid asked the Board to accept the offer of $100.00 and advertise for upset bids pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §160A -269. After discussion, Commissioner Sloan moved to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Property Located on San -Lee Drive, Bordering Property Owned by Wilma Chesney in Lee County, North Carolina, 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, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Smith presented and moved approval of a Resolution Opposing the 2012 Marriage Amendment. Commissioner Smith stated he was against same sex marriage and felt it should be between a man and a woman. The Resolution presented asked the approved Resolution be sent to the local legislative delegation in the North Carolina General Assembly, the county's US Congressional Representative, the state's U.S. Senators, Governor Pat McCrory, and the other 99 counties in the State of North Carolina. Commissioner Oldham stated the Resolution was being sent to the wrong place; it should go to the Judges that made the ruling. Commissioner Reives stated the County had other issues to face instead of this Resolution. Upon a vote of Commissioner Smith's motion to approve the Resolution, the results were as follows: