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007 regulate the standards of care for farm animals". The Board of Commissioners previously passed an Ordinance, Section 4-46(a)(1) that states the "proper shelter for an equine shall have a roof and at least three sides sufficient to prevent exposure to the elements." With the passing of HB 553, the County can no longer regulate standards of care for farm animals; therefore, it is necessary for the Board to repeal Section 4-46(a)(1) in order to comply with state law. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve a Resolution to Repeal Section 4046(a)(1) of the Lee County Code of Ordinances Concerning Shelter for Equine and Dogs, 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, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered Budget Amendment # 11/02/15/05 for the following department: Register of Deeds — to appropriate funds from the Register of Deeds' Automation and Preservation fund balance for new shelving and contracted services. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve Budget Amendment # 11/02/15/05 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, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending September 2015. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton gave an update on the Colon Road — Osgood Community water testing requests to date. A total of fifteen (15) letters have been returned to the Health Department with eight (8) being eligible for sampling. Mr. Crumpton stated that some of the un -used wells no longer have electricity to the well and therefore cannot be tested. A total of seventy-seven (77) letters were mailed out and the deadline to request water testing is December 111 County Manager John Crumpton gave an update on the San -Lee Park Nature Center project. Drawings of the proposed new Nature Center were presented. A second new entrance to the Park will be constructed in order to help with the flow of traffic, parking, and entrance to the new Center. Mr. Crumpton stated it would be 45-60 days before bids go out. No action was taken. Commissioner Frazier moved to go into Closed Session to instruct staff concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property located at 1500 S. Horner Blvd. for courthouse operations per North Carolina General Statute §143-318.11(a) (5). 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 and the Board was in Closed Session. rel