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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 discussed an item he added to the agenda at the beginning of the meeting in reference to Sandhills Manor Apartments located at the intersection of Harkey Road and Courtland Drive that was without power during the recent Hurricane and for several days afterwards. The apartment complex is for those 55 and older with many of the residents being disabled. Mr. Reives noted the complex has electronic doors so when the building lost power, many residents were unable to leave their apartments because doors could not open and the elevator was not working. Many of the residents have disabilities that involve crutches, wheelchairs and need the use of an elevator. He was concerned there wasn't something in place that requires a landlord in a situation like this to have some plan in place. Many of the residents don't have family members living close by for assistance. Some were literally stuck in their apartments for several days. He thanked Social Services for their assistance in getting food to the residents during this time. The County Attorney was asked to look into possible landlord requirements for power outages and work with the Department of Social Services on a plan of action so we can keep this from happening in the future. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton presented his Monthly Report for October 2016, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. No action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton stated he had received a call from the City Manager in reference to a Golden Leaf Major Site Initiative Grant the City of Sanford is applying for which is a $16 million grant to extend water and sewer in the Chatham County area. Commissioner Smith moved that a letter of support for the above referenced grant be drafted for the Chair's signature. 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. Emergency Services Director Shane Seagroves gave an update on damage from Hurricane Matthew. Commissioner Reives moved for the County Manager and Chair to represent the Board on the Golden Leaf Major Site Initiative Grant for the City of Sanford (approved earlier in the meeting) should anything other than the letter of support be needed. 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. At 6 p.m. the Board of Commissioners conducted a joint public hearing with members of the Lee County Planning Board to consider a rezoning request from Wake Stone Corporation to rezone a total of 1.15 acres of land formerly addressed as 6631 Deep River Road from Residential Agricultural (RA)