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BK:00028 PG -.0288 used: (1) The Work First Program uses gas vouchers for individuals receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) services when there is a need for transportation. The Work First expense allocation is capped at $22,500. (2) The Non -Emergency Transportation (NEMT) also uses gas vouchers when a recipient of Medicaid has their own transportation but is in need of gas for transportation to a Medicaid covered service. This expense is covered under the $105,000 budgeted NEMT. After discussion, Commissioner Frazier moved to approve the contracts with Jalaram of Sanford, LLC doing business as Value Mart #2 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. For her final item on the agenda, Ms. Potts presented to the Board for their approval the Home Energy Supplier Agreements for FY 2016/17. Ms. Potts explained the two energy programs and noted that each is funded on a federal and state level; the County is reimbursed 100% by the state through the 1571 process. Furthermore, she explained that the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) is a program that provides assistance to eligible households that are in a heating or cooling related emergency. The goal of the CIP program is to help families stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. By doing so, this reduces the risk of health and safety problems such as illness, fire, or eviction. Regarding the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), she explained that this program provides for a one-time vendor payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills. Only households containing an elderly person age 60 and above or a disabled persons receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS) are eligible to potentially receive benefits from December 1 st through January 31 st or until funds are exhausted. If funds are still available after January 31, any household can potentially receive benefits from February 1 st through March 31 st or until funds are exhausted. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the Home Energy Supplier Agreements 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 then heard from County Manager John Crumpton regarding an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension. For the Board's approval, Mr. Crumpton explained the amendment arose when NC State University approved the new funding arrangement for Cooperative Extension, taking into account that the Director would also run one of the program areas. With the recent retirement of Susan Condlin and the promotion of Bill Stone, the Family and Consumer Programing will no longer be covered by the Director. The new Director, Bill Stone will still have responsibility over 4-H, but the department now will need a Family and Consumer Science Agent. In addition, with the new responsibilities added to Mr. Stone, it was decided to add a 4-H assistant to help with the program. These changes were all made within the upcoming budget due to changes in salaries for new positions. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the MOU amendment 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. Mr. Crumpton then presented to the Board the transfer/sell of property to the Lee County Arts and IL Community Center. He explained that the Lee County Arts and Community Center approached the County to ask for the transfer of the grassy area along Horner Blvd. that is used mainly for parking at events at the IJ