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Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Oldham, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None Absent: Frazier and Reives The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the first reading of an Amendment to the Library Ordinance. County Attorney Whitney Parrish stated that at the November 7th meeting of the Board of Commissioners, a request was made by Commissioner Frazier, for this item to be placed on the Agenda for discussion. The Library Board of Directors wish to change Sec. 14-41 as it relates to the appointment of the chief librarian. The Library Board does not feel they have the time or expertise in dealing with Library personnel issues and wish this to fall under the direction of the County Manager. It was noted since this will be an amendment to the Ordinance it will require two readings, with this being considered as the first reading. A couple of minor changes were recommended to the Resolution which will be changed for the final reading. Commissioner Knecht moved to approve the proposed Resolution to Amend the Lee County Code of Ordinances Concerning the Lee County Library, with referenced changes, as the first reading and schedule a second reading and public hearing for the December 5, 2016, Commissioners meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Oldham, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None Absent: Frazier and Reives The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time the Board was presented with the FY 2015-16 Financial Statement. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented a power point regarding the County's finances for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. Mr. Hill from Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. was present and stated the County received a clean audit with no findings. No action was taken. Commissioner Reives arrived during the above presentation at 4:26 p.m. The Board discussed a request from the Board of Education (BOE) or Low Wealth Funding. County Manager John Crumpton and Finance Director Lisa Minter discussed a request where local Boards of Education qualify for low wealth funding from the State based on a complicated formula which takes local funding into consideration. Superintendent Andy Bryan notified the County of an issue that may cause a reduction in funding to the BOE funding in the amount of $2.4 million in FY 2017-18. After discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve $42,000 in additional funding to the Lee County Schools for the above referenced request. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None Absent: Frazier The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered Budget Amendment # 11/21/16/06 for the following departments: Juvenile Crime Prevention Council — rollover $2,153 in grant funds for items ordered but not received by June 30, 2016.