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BK:00027 PG:0890 Mr. Thomas stated reference checks have been completed on the low bidder ELJ, Inc. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Spivey both recommended the bid be awarded to ELJ, Inc. in the amount of$51,350.00 for the waterline replacement project referenced above. Mr. Spivey also stated he was $21,790.00 over budget on this project and requested the Board approve an additional appropriation in this amount. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the low bid from ELJ, Inc. in the amount of $51,350.00, proceed with the above referenced project, and include a 10% contingency for the project. 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. Commissioner Smith questioned if the water at the Government Center had been tested. After discussion, it was agreed the Health Department would conduct water testing at the Lee County Government Center. The Board considered Budget Amendment # 10/05/15/03 which consisted of revisions to the following departments: Library—appropriate funds from the K. Brown Bequest Fund to purchase a computer and microfilm reader/scanner for the history room at the Library. Senior Services— rollover funds from FY 2014-15 for furniture that was ordered prior to June 30th but not received until July 2015. Senior Services-COLTS—adjust budget for actual grant allocations that differed from budgeted amounts. Solid Waste— using fund balance for a site assessment at the landfill per NCDENR Commissioner Reives moved to approve the above referenced Budget Amendment as presented. 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 supporting TARPO road projects. Chair Dalrymple asked the Board to approve said Resolution as approved recently during the Triangle Area Rural Planning Organization (TARPO) meeting. Ms. Dalrymple outlined the following projects related to the City and County: HIGHWAY • Kelly Drive realignment at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, • NC 78 widening project, from US 1 to Lemon Springs Road, • Colon Road modernization and widening from US 421 Bypass to Deep River Road. 4