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The Board next conducted a public hearing to consider participation in the cost of an economic development request for "Project Seal. Economic Development Director Bob Joyce stated "Project Seal' consisted of the purchase of machinery and building renovation in the amount of $1,750,000 and the hiring of 18 new employees over the 24 -month life of the project. If approved, the Board will consider investing up to $7,500 as a match for a $75,000 Building Reuse Grant from the NC Department of Commerce. Chair Dalrymple opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. The following spoke in favor of the economic development request: • Susan Benning, Director of the Lee County Library The following spoke in opposition to the request: • Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford, NC Chair Dalrymple closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sloan moved for the Board to waive their policy to not vote on public hearing matters until the next meeting of the Board and vote on the matter at this meeting. 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 Oldham moved to approve the economic development request for "Project Driveline" as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Knecht and Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted by a 5 to 2 vote. Commissioner Sloan moved to approve the economic development request for "Project Seal' as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, and Sloan Nay: Smith The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. The Board next considered the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Gamble as Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners due to the upcoming retirement of the current Clerk Gaynell Lee. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Gamble as Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, effective November 29, 2016. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Frazier, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None 2