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005 Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: None Absent: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered renewal agreements for non -emergency Medicaid transportation. Social Services Director Brenda Potts stated there are two vendors in Lee County who provide the majority of non -emergency Medicaid transportations; COLTS (County of Lee Transportation System) and Fleming Transportation. The determination of which vendor provides the service is based on the less expensive cost and ability of services needed. Fleming Transportation made no changes in their contract and COLTS implemented a minimum of $1.90 for a trip less than one (1) mile. Ms. Potts further stated a third vendor contract is with Right Transportation and is primarily for the handicapped and/or dialysis patients that require medical treatment transportation on week -ends and holidays, or any other time COLTS does not run or a taxi does not meet the needs of the client. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve renewal agreements for non -emergency Medicaid Transportation with COLTS Transportation, Fleming Transportation, and Right Transportation, 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 renewal vendor contract with Fleming Transportation for the Work First Program. Social Services Director Brenda Potts stated TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) funds are federal funds used to operate the Work First program. Frequently services in the TANF program require that a client be provided gas for transportation. Gas is provided by way of a voucher the client takes to the vendor. After proper ID is provided, the client is allowed to pump gas in the amount of the voucher. The vendor will then submit the bill for payment based on the provisions in the contract. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the renewal contract with Fleming Transportation for the Work First Program as presented, 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. The Board considered a renewal attorney contract for Child Welfare Services, Adult Services, Fraud, Work First, Medicaid Transportation and Child Support. Social Services Director Brenda Potts asked the Board to consider the renewal of a temporary contract with Attorney Tron Faulk, Attorney at Law, for legal services for the Social Services programs listed above. A full-time staff attorney is requested in the FY 2015-16 budget, and a temporary contract to cover legal representation is needed until the position can be hired. Ms. Potts further stated since Social Service positions fall under the Office of State Personnel, the turnaround time on the State's approval of the position is not immediate upon the approve of the County budget. Contract for services will run from July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015, unless the position is filled earlier. In the event the position is not approved by the Board of Commissioners, a contract will be brought back to the Board for approval. After discussion, 3