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Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the above recommendations from Mrs. Potts to serve on the Social Services Work First Planning Committee. 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 considered a request from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners asking all counties to approve a resolution for AMENDMENT ONE - to authorize self-financing bonds. The proposed resolution stated that North Carolina was one of two states in the United States without self-financing bonds. The bonds would give local governments an important tool to compete for new jobs. This legislation will be on the November ballot. The Lee Countv Economic Development Corporation endorsed this resolution at their last meeting. Chairman Hincks moved to approve the resolution for AMENDMENT ONE. Upon a vote, after much discussion, the results were as follows: Ave: Hincks, Paschal, and Stevens Nay: Adams, Lemmond, Matthews, and Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had failed with a four to three vote. Commissioner Reives discussed an August 10, 2004, memo from Sandhills Mental Health Director Mike Watson. Mr. Reives went over the memo with the Board of Commissioners and discussed concerns he had with various parts of the memo. No action was taken on the matter. Commissioner Matthews asked Chairman Hincks to appoint a committee to research and see if additional deputies were needed at the Sheriffs Office. After some discussion, Chairman 1-lincks appointed Commissioner's Bert Matthews and Chad Adams to the committee to see if additional deputies are needed and report back to the Board of Commissioners with their findings. Chairman Hincks moved to recess the regular meeting and go into the Lee County Water and Sewer District No. I meeting. After completing business in the Lee County Water and Sewer District No. I meeting, Commissioner Reives moved to go out of the Lee County Water and Sewer District No. 1. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, 1-Iincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the Board was back in regular session. 7