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Aye: Smith Nay: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan The Chair ruled the motion failed with a 6 to 1 vote. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the Resolution of the Lee County Board of Commissioners Opposing Coal Ash Disposal in Lee County, 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, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. The Board considered acceptance of additional Division of Public Health Family Planning Funds for the Health Department. Health Director Terrell Jones stated his office had been notified they would be receiving $6,867.00 in additional Family Planning Program funding to support the Out-of- Wedlock- Pregnancy Prevention Program in Lee County. If approved, funds will be funneled to the Coalition for Families of Lee County for their Sister Love Program that supports African - American women at risk for poor birth outcomes in Lee County. Funding also supports an outreach worker for the Barbers and Beauticians program. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the acceptance of $6,867.00 in additional Family Planning Funds for the Health Department. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Resolution honoring local law enforcement and public employees that had been added to the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Chair Dalrymple read a "draft" Resolution in honor of law enforcement and public employees. Commissioner Reives stated the Highway Patrol, EMS and fire fighters needed to be included as part of the Resolution as well as recognizing National Law Enforcement Day which will be celebrated on January 9th. After discussion, Commissioner Reives instructed staff to draft a Resolution Honoring Public Employees and Local Law Enforcement for the Chair to sign. A copy of said Resolution is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed 2015 Legislative Priorities as requested by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners ( NCACC). Federal issues are due back to the NCACC by January 16th with the top issues going to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation in Washington, DC, in February. The Board was asked to provide issues to the County Manager or Chair by January 16th. No action was taken. The Board considered the FY 2015 -16 Johnston - Lee - Harnett Community Action Services Block Grant that was removed from the Consent Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner ll