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Boox 23 e.# 432 Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Pursuant to N.C. General Statute 153A-52.1, Chairman Hayes opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: 1. Mr. Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford The Board considered documents pertaining to the financing of the Lee County High School renovation project. County Manager John Crumpton stated that as the County continues to move forward with the financing for the high school project, there are several agreements that have to be considered by the Board and a resolution must be approved authorizing the execution of said agreements at the loan closing. Documents to be considered include the following: 1. Financing Agreement and Deed of Trust between the County and BB&T; 2. Project Fund Agreement between the County and BB&T; 3. Construction, Rehabilitation and Acquisition Agreement between the County and the Board of Education; 4. Lease Agreement between the County and the Board of Education; and 5. Resolution Authorizing Execution and Delivery of a Financing Agreement and Deed of Trust and Related Documents in Connection with the Financing of Public School Improvements for the County of Lee, North Carolina After discussion, Commissioner Kelly moved to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Financing Agreement and Deed of Trust and Related Documents in Connection with the Financing of Public School Improvements for the County of Lee, North Carolina, not to exceed $23,000,000 and to appoint County Attorney K. R. Hoyle as Deputy Clerk the week of May 10, 2010 to use the county seal and sign required documents in the Clerks absence. After discussion, Commissioner Kelly amended the motion to include Deputy Attorney Dale Talbert as back-up Deputy Clerk should Mr. Hoyle be unavailable. Copy of said resolution 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, and Reives Nay: Shook The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Strategic Services Director Don Kovasckitz presented an update on the 2010 Census. Mr. Kovasckitz stated we are in the middle of the census process with 72% of the surveys returned to date. Beginning on May 1st teams of two began the field work going house-to-house from mid-afternoon to dusk to try and collect information from citizens that did not respond by returning their surveys. No action was taken. Mr. Tommy Brooks from Soil and Water Conservation was recognized for a National Professional Organization Award presented to him at a recent conference. Mr. Brooks was recognized for his technical and educational expertise that has served his local district. He is a 30-year employee of the Lee Soil and Water Conservation District. No action was taken. 2