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PSG` uG:;K -49 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Health Director Mike Hanes gave the Board an update on a recent letter he sent Kate Rumely from Brick Capital Community Development concerning the Board of Health's interest in leasing space at the renovated W. B. Wicker School for the Lee County Dental Clinic. The letter stated that if the Children's Dental Clinic is healthy in January 2006, when construction is complete, the Lee County Health Department intends to move to the new Wicker facility. No action was taken on the matter. Commissioner Lemmond gave the Board an update on a jail tour that some Board members took on February 18, 2004. Commissioner Lemmond and Capt. James Estes discussed security concerns that the Sheri ff's Office has with the jail facility. Capt. Estes also discussed a quote received from Diversified Control Systems, Inc. for material and installation of 34 new color cameras, video recorder and monitors for the jail area. After much discussion, Chairman Hincks moved that County Manager William Cowan work with the Sheriff's Office on securing bids from other security companies for equipment. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Health Director Mike Hanes discussed with the Board a request to hire four employees in his department beyond the fifth step. Mr. Hanes outlined the positions in question and his reasons for asking for the higher salary and additional benefits. After some discussion, Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the following new hires for the Lee County Health Department: • Public Health Dentist I - $90,000 with a 5% increase in July 2005, and earn 13.33 hours per month of annual leave • Public Health Educator 11 - Grade 67/Step 12 ($41,605) and earn 17.33 hours per month annual leave Public Health Education Specialist - Grade 65/Step 7 ($36,388) Staff Nurse for Primary Care (half-time position) - Grade 68/Step 10 ($20,802) Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 3