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C 0 S Assistant to the County Manager Terrell Jones presented a water filter (Reverse Osmosis (W System) that is manufactured by a local international company of pool and spa equipment — including filters — that has a facility in Sanford, saying the company is willing to provide filters to the Colon Road residents at cost. The filter would filter different particles and contaminants from well water. If purchased on line the cost is approximately $200.00. He recommended citizens in the Colon/Osgood community might like to purchase one if they are concerned about their water. Chair Dalrymple stated the Sanford Area Growth Alliance (SAGA) has expressed an interest in holding a fundraiser to assist in the purchase of filters. The Board considered a Purchase Agreement for the purchase of property located at 1503 Elm Street, Sanford. County Attorney Kerry Self stated the property will be used for additional space needed at the Courthouse. The Board entered into negotiations with Ms. Nancy Watkins for the purchase at the price of $435,000. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the Purchase Agreement for Property Located at 1503 Elm Street, 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 # 03/07/16/14 for the following departments: General Services — appropriate $440,000 from fund balance for the purchase of property located at 1503 Elm Street Sheriff — transferring budgeted temporary salary funds from the Sheriff's Animal Control ($20,000) and SRO Departments ($10,000) to cover temporary salaries for the Sheriff's Department Sheriff -Drug Seizure Funds — transferring Drug Seizure Funds ($13,000) to cover maintenance on drug seized vehicles. Commissioner Frazier moved to approve Budget Amendment # 03/07/16/14 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. The Board discussed training for volunteers serving on County boards/commissions. Commissioner Reives asked this item be placed on the Agenda because he had concerns some volunteers were not being given enough training to do their jobs. He stated he felt each board/commission should have some type training in place when new members come on board. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved that each department responsible for a board/commission provide that information to the Clerk to be incorporated as part of the Board's policy and kept on file and posted on line for citizens to review. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 0