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BOOK 22 PAGE 562 Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson presented a power-point presentation on the Machinery Act and various General Statutes that apply. The total penalty for Carolina Wood Products is $77.14 and $745.93 for M & C Laundromat. Since the December 1, 2008 meeting, two additional requests for release of penalties had been received from Constellation Pumps Corporation (d/b/a Zenith Pumps) with a total penalty of $314.94, and Brinn Enterprises, Inc. for $1,487.50. Following the presentation and discussion, Commissioner Kelly moved to deny the release of late listing penalties for the four companies referenced above. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Reives, and Shook Nay: None Absent: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Mr. Bob Bridwell, Community Development Director gave an update on the 2011- 2017 State Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Mr. Bridwell stated the number one priority was completion of the US 421 Bypass that is scheduled for completion in 2013. No action was taken. The Board considered a request from the Lee County Sheriff's Office to apply for a Federal grant to extend the current Gang Investigator position. Lt. David Prevatte stated the N. C. Governors Crime Commission has appropriated more than Ten Million Dollars to combat the growing gang issues facing North Carolina. The grant will cover 75% of personnel and equipment cost with Federal funds and a local match of 25% that will be budgeted in the 2009-2010 budget. If the grant is approved, the current Gang Investigator position would be extended through the end of June 2010 and additional funding will be used for overtime and surveillance equipment. A total of $19,000 will be allocated for four months of salaries and benefits, $7,000 for supplies, $30,000 for equipment (computers, cameras, and surveillance equipment), and $15,000 for overtime funding for the Gang and Drug Agents After discussion, Commissioner Shook moved to approve authorization for the Sheriff's Department to apply for a Federal grant to extend the Gang Investigator position as stated above. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Reives, and Shook Nay: None Absent: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the purchase of a new 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 vehicle for the Sheriff's Department. Chief Deputy Randall Butler presented the following bids for consideration: Southern Pines Chevrolet $24,489.00 Pittsboro Chevrolet $24,901.97 Wilkinson-Sanford $33,500.83 A revised bid was submitted by Wilkinson-Sanford in the amount of $26,900.00.