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G05 1. Mr. Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford, and 2. Mr. Mark Akinosho, 820 Hayden Avenue, Sanford The Board considered a relief of discovery penalty for Martin Marietta Materials in the amount of $10,418.75. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson stated that the Tax Listing Division of the Lee County Tax Office conducts routine audits of Lee County businesses. During the audits, unlisted taxable property is sometimes discovered, which the case was for Martin Marietta Materials. Both the Lee County Tax Office and Martin Marietta have agreed the property in question should have been listed as personal property. Action on this item was deferred at the October 19, 2009 meeting of the Board of Commissioners until staff could provide more information. Commissioner Paschal moved to reduce the penalty for Martin Marietta to $2,500.00. The Board discussed the many contributions Martin Marietta has made to the County throughout the years. Upon a vote of Commissioner Paschal's motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Kelly, Oldham, and Paschal Nay: Dalrymple, Hayes, Reives, and Shook The Chairman ruled the motion had failed by a four to three vote. Ms. Audrey Smith completed the required paperwork to appear before the Board on behalf of the Brookhaven Community Development & Action Committee Ms. Smith addressed issues concerning sewer, streets in need of repair and repaving, utility lines that should be buried, lots and homes in need of being cleaned up and maintained, cleanf6ap of pond area, and removal of large trash items and community clean-up of debris at least twi eka year. Ms. Smith thanked the Sheriff's Department for their assistance concerning law enforcement protection. Commissioner Reives asked the County Manager to check with Community Development and see if they could provide assistance with possible low-income grants to assist with some of the issues. The Health Department will also be contacted for septic tank inspections, and progress%nergy will be contacted in reference to utility line issues. No action was taken. Mr. Keith Clark complete? %required paperwork to appear before the Board to discuss unemployment issues. Mr. Clark presented a power-point presentation and discussed how circumstances have and are changih,~gAnd how Lee County needs to be ready for change. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented a power-point presentation on the FY 2008-09 Financial Statement for fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. Ms. Paula Hodges, Audit Manager for Martin Starnes & Associates was present and advised the Board that Lee County had received a clean opinion and the audit went very well this year. Ms. Hodges stated internal controls and operating efficiency needed to be strengthened and a plan of action had been addressed. No action was taken. The Board considered additional funding for the Lee County Health Department. Health Director Howard Surface discussed an increase of $7,000.00 to Immunization funds in the Women's and Children's Health/Immunization funding from the State. Mr. Surface stated the funds would be used to (a) purchase a portable refrigerator for offsite clinics, (b) in-house refrigerator/freezer unit; (c) desk top/lap top computers, and (d) other items as stated in the contract. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the acceptance of $7,000.00 from the State for Women's and Children's Health/Immunization funding. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook • Nay: None 3