Minutes - June 1, 2015 Reg. Meeting

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BK:00027 PG -.0438 Sherman Architecture Falcon Engineering Responses were reviewed, using a matrix system to evaluate the proposals, and four firms were invited to make a presentation to a select committee. Mr. Crumpton stated that after the presentations, the committee recommended HH Architecture as the preferred architect for the project. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve an architectural services contract with HH Architecture for the San Lee Nature Center Building, not to exceed $158,200. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Resolution and Amendment to the Buggy Factory that had been added at the beginning of the meeting. County Attorney Kerry Schmid outlined the changes and answered questions from the Board. Commissioner Reives moved to approve a Resolution and Amendment for the Sanford Buggy Factory, copies of which are 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: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Resolution reappointing Mary C. Yow as Lee County Tax Administrator. Human Resource Director Joyce McGehee stated Tax Administrator Mary Yow was appointed on November 19, 2012 by the Board with the appointment ending June 30, 2015. The Board was asked to approve a Resolution reappointing Ms. Yow for a 4 -year term. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve a Resolution of Reappointment of Mary C. Yow as Lee County Tax Administrator, 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: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time Clerk to the Board Gaynell Lee administered the Oath to Ms. Yow and Board members congratulated her on her job performance. The Board considered the write-off of 10 -year delinquent property taxes. Tax Administrator Mary Yow asked the Board to approve the write-off of delinquent property taxes in the amount of $95,136.68 as allowed by Statute that preludes the Tax Collector from using enforced collection remedies for taxes greater than 10 years past due. All 2004 taxes became due on September 1, 2004, and unenforceable as of September 1, 2014, 10 years after the original due date. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the 10 -year write-off of delinquent property taxes as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: