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BOOK 23 PA'i E X21 Based on the committee's action on the County's request and the interest rate market at the time, the Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds may be included as part of the financing for the high school project. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve a Resolution Granting Preliminary Approval of a Financing for Improvements to Lee County High School and Requesting Volume Cap Allocation from the North Carolina Tax Reform Allocation Committee for the Issuance of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds for such Project, 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, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed the Resolution in Support of Increased Enforcement against Perpetrators of Violent Crimes that had been pulled from the Consent Agenda at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Reives stated he had concerns with some of the wording in the resolution. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to refer the resolution to the Legal Department and share with Lee County delegates Representative Jimmy Love and Senator Bob Atwater before coming back to the Commissioners' for consideration. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented information in reference to an Assessment of Financial Condition for Lee County. Ms. Minter stated that faculty members from the School of Government have developed a set of ratios to assist governmental entities in comparing their unit's financial condition to other units. An assessment of financial condition at the government-wide level and for the general fund for Lee County was provided for review. Discussion followed but no action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton stated he would provide a written report to the Board on the Brookhaven Community project. Mr. Crumpton stated he is waiting on a "draft" ethics policy from the School of Government. Commissioners that wish to submit suggestions for the policy may do so for consideration when the draft is received and Lee County's policy is written and submitted to the Board for approval. Commissioner Dalrymple moved to go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area per North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(4). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was in closed session. After completing business in closed session, the meeting resumed, with all members present. County Manager John Crumpton advised Board members the purchase had been completed for the 10-acre tract of land adjacent to San Lee Park (O'Quinn property).