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BK -00028 PG -0427 The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Carol Carlson, President of Willing Hands was present and stated the motto of their organization is to bring people and projects together and they were looking forward to assisting with the project. She further stated it just seemed like a natural fit for their non-profit to assist the County. The Board considered a Leasehold Agreement with the Lee County Arts & Community Center. Attorney Whitney Parrish stated at the Board's June 6'h meeting, members of the Lee County Arts and Community Center approached the Board about transferring the grassy area near the basketball goal to the Arts Center. The Arts Center currently owns the building and paved areas. The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to sell the grassy area to the Center for $10.00 and authorized the County Manager, County Attorney, and Chair to execute closing documents. While preparing the required documents, it has been determined the easiest way to transfer the property is to transfer the grassy area and the basketball lot to the Arts Center and for the County to enter into a Leasehold Agreement with them to lease the basketball court. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve a Leasehold Agreement between the Lee County Arts & Community Center and the County of Lee, 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. Commissioner Reives asked Parks & Recreation Director John Payne to check on the possibility of placing porta potties on sit for those using the basketball area. At this time County Manager John Crumpton gave a report on the O.T. Sloan Pool. He stated approximately 4 weeks ago he was made aware of the situation where the Sanford Aquatics Swim Team were faced with having no practice facility for part of their season and they might have to disband the Club. The Club, which has been in existence since the 1960's has used the Sanford Nautilus as its home pool. With the upcoming sale of the Nautilus to the YMCA, the pool will be closed for renovations from late September to November 1s', and then again in February until more significant renovations are completed. Mr. Crumpton stated discussions are underway to keep O.T. Sloan Pool open through the end of October. Several long term issues with the pool were addressed which include the following: • Pool needs to be drained and painted to come into compliance before it can be reopened. • Weather permitting, painting can begin in November. • Issue with leaves falling and getting into the pool area. • Staff will be working with a pool consultant on deepening the pool by 1 foot and enclosing and heating the pool and bath house. • Working with Pentair on a proposal to heat the pool. • It will cost $4,100 per month to the County to keep the pool open year round, heating not included. • Pentair has quoted a price between $12,000 - $20,000 for heating. • The County's permit with Environmental Health is only until October 31s' • The County's General Services department will have to complete prep work before painting can begin. • Temperature must stay between 65-75 degrees for 6 consecutive days for painting to be completed.