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ev 23 625 Commissioner Reives moved to approve the FY 2010/11 Rural Operating Assistance grant application as presented. 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 grant from The Rural Center for the North Plank Road water project. County Manager John Crumpton stated that in May 2010 the County received notification from The Rural Center that we had been awarded a grant in the amount of $128,160 to pay 80% of the costs to extend water lines on North Plank Road. The County has been working, and continues to work, to find ways to pay the remaining 20% of the costs. A balance of $5,274 remains in the County's water fund that can be used for the project. The grant requires that a letter showing confirmation of the matching funds be submitted by August 19, 2010, as well as a budget ordinance for the project. A meeting has been held with the residents in the area regarding an assessment on the affected properties. A petition has been circulated to show residents willingness to be assessed. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for the County Manager to submit a letter to The Rural Center confirming the matching funds for the grant through cash on hand and assessments and approval of the North Plank Road Water Extension Capital Project Budget Ordinance, 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, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered appointments to the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee. County Manager John Crumpton stated that Triangle J Council of Governments had notified the County that Commissioner Amy Dalrymple and Commissioner Linda Shook's terms on the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee had expired on June 30`h. Commissioner Kelly moved to appoint Commissioner Doc Oldham as the regular member of said committee and Commissioner Linda Shook as the alternate member. 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 request from the Lee County Library. Library Director Mike Matochik presented to the Board a request that the Friends of the Library be the authorized party to organize and conduct sales of donated and discarded materials and receive revenue from these sales. The Friends of the Library propose to conduct sales of library materials designated surplus and deposit revenue collected into their accounts. Funds are collected mainly to supplement Library Youth performances and programs such as the Quiz Bowl and also to help support a new Main Library project. Mr. Matochik stated this project would free up library storage space and library staff time. He also stated the matter has been discussed and approved by the Library Board of Trustees. It was stated that revenue generated by Library sales in FY 2009-10 totaled $4,986.00. County Manager John Crumpton reminded the Board if approved, the Library would be held hold harmless to meet their "maintenance of effort" with the State each year and if they are unable to comply with this, Commissioners will have to make up the difference in the annual budget. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to 3