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©AK ~ `23 FA.cE600 Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson presented an update on the Social Media (Lee Linked) project. The purpose of the project is to capitalize on advances in technology and have more/better communication with citizen. No action was taken. The Board considered a review audit in reference to energy savings and energy grants for Lee County buildings. County Manager John Crumpton stated that the county was approached by Linc Energy Services and McGill and Associates several months ago about conducting an energy audit and applying for energy grant funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Linc Energy conducted the energy audit and McGill and Associates helped complete the grant application. The County was notified approximately 4 weeks ago that we were awarded the energy grant in the amount of $170,000.00. This notice allowed us to begin reviewing the entire energy audit plan which shows where savings can be achieved by upgrading certain county facilities so less energy will be used. The energy savings are used to finance the improvements in the buildings. Mr. Daniel Dowell with Linc Services was present and explained the audit and how financing of the improvements can work for Lee County. After discussion, Commissioner Kelly moved that county staff proceed with Request for Quotes for said project. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a voting delegate for the August North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) conference scheduled in Pitt County. The NCACC ask each county to designate a voting delegate to each annual conference to vote on behalf of their county. Commissioner Hayes moved that Commissioner Amy Dalrymple be appointed as Lee County's voting delegate for said conference. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the Tax Collector's annual settlement and the collection of taxes for the upcoming year. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson stated that each year the Tax Collector must make settlement with the governing board per North Carolina General Statute 105-373. As part of the settlement, the governing board charges the Tax Collector with collecting taxes for the current fiscal year. This "charge" gives the Tax Collector authority to use enforced collection measures and gives notice that the tax lien is first in priority for unpaid taxes. Mr. Brinson presented a power point presentation highlighting the current year's settlement as well as performance of the tax office for FY 2010. Following the presentation, Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the Affidavit, Order of the Board of Commissioners for the Tax Collector to Collect Taxes, Resolution Approving the Tax Collector's Annual Settlement for FY 2010 and Prior Years, and Sworn Statement of the Lee County Tax Collector, copies of which are 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, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 3