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aooK 23 eAU[645 Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: , None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time the Board conducted a public hearing that had been advertised for the FY 2010- 2011 Rural Operating Assistance Grant. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson stated that due to a publication error, North Carolina DOT was requiring the public hearing be held a second time in order receive funds (first public hearing was held during the August 16, 2010 Commissioners meeting). Ms. Davidson outlined the following funding levels that have been allocated to Lee County totaling $191,279.00: Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance - $79,020 (with no match required). These funds assist clients of Lee County Senior Services, Lee County Industries, and The Center for Independent Living, Dialysis patients and other elderly or disabled Lee County residents with needed transportation services. Employment Funds - $19,428.00 (with no match required). These funds assist Department of Social Services Work First clients, Workforce Development programs or other citizens in need of employment transportation. Rural General Public - $92,831.00 (minimum match required - 10% fare charged to passengers). These funds will be used to transport the general public for various transit needs. Fare rates vary depending on pick-up and destination point of service. Chairman Hayes opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. Ms. Davidson spoke in favor of the request on behalf of Senior Services. No one present spoke in opposition to the request. Chairman Hayes closed the public hearing. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the FY 2010-2011 Rural Operating Assistance Grant 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 late application for a 2010 Homestead Exemption. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson stated that a taxpayer had filed an exemption application with the Tax Office in August and was denied since it was after the June 1s` statutory deadline. North Carolina General Statute 105- 282.1 gives the governing board authority to consider untimely exemption applications. Mr. Brinson was asking the Board to deny the application due to not filing by June 1s` without good cause. After discussion, Commissioner Kelly moved to approve the application submitted for a 2010 Homestead Exemption and deny the Tax Administrators recommendation. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None