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SON 39 PAGE 84 The Board discussed sales tax distribution analysis for ad valorem tax vs. per capita tax. Finance Director Lisa Minter outlined for the Board the current per capita distribution Lee County receives, what the County, the Town of Broadway and the City of Sanford would receive if the Board chose to change to the ad valorem distribution. She told the Board that changes must be made by the end of April each year, and can only be adjusted once a year. After some discussion, the Board agreed to defer action and discuss this matter at the upcoming Planning Retreat scheduled for April 16, 2004. County Manager William Cowan asked for input from the Board on agenda items for the Planning Retreat. The county budget, school budget, health insurance benefits for county employees and the Phase ]1] water project were suggested and will be placed on the agenda for the April 16`h Planning Retreat. Commissioner Lemmond made a motion that the Board rescind the Board's approval of the following tax releases and refunds that were approved at the February 16, 2004, meeting: • Account # 7083 for Joel Lemmond, 1403 Spring Lane, $463.46 • Account # 7083 for Joel Lemmond, 1403 Spring Lane, $ 72.00 Commissioner Lemmond stated that this was an oversight on his part by not asking to be excused from voting on the above two particular releases and refunds because of the interest he shares with his brother in these two pieces of property. He further stated that he had requested a delay of action from the Tax Office in regard to the refund as soon as he realized the oversight in February. After some discussion. Chairman Hincks moved to approve Commissioner Lemmond's motion, and 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. The Board held a public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time to hear public comments concerning the Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation to fund the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Program, Work First Employment Transportation Program and the Rural General Public Transportation Program. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson told the Board that Lee County would receive $85,871.00 for FY 2004/2005, with no county match. One of the requirements for the funding is to hold a public hearing. Chairman Hincks opened the public hearing. No one present spoke concerning the funding request. Chairman Hincks closed the public hearing. 3