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December 1, 2004. Mr. Hanes stated that the move of these three employees would place the health educators in a location where similar community action agencies reside and free up needed space for expansion of medical tiles. After some discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to approve an annual lease agreement between the Health Department and the Community Arts Center for rental office space for three (3) employees. 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. Mr. Hanes asked that the Board consider incorporating the evening Primary Care Clinic into the day clinic operations, and reduce the current fee structure to a flat fee of $35.00 regardless of the complexity of services. Mr. Hanes told the Board that there was not enough traffic for the evening clinic to be self-supporting. He also stated that the Board of Health approved this recommendation at their last meeting. After some discussion, Commissioner Lemmond moved to incorporate the evening clinic into the day clinic operations and charge a fiat fee of $35.00 for services. 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. Mr. Hanes also discussed with the Board a donation from the Health Department of approximately $25,000 to Lee County in bio-terrorism funds that could be used to make crucial upgrades to county facilities (such as ramps for handicapped individuals or generators) that may be used as a shelter in a disaster related event. Mr. Hanes stated that the county would work with the Emergency Management Office to screen and handle the project. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the acceptance of approximately $25,000 in bio-terrorism funds from the Health Department and to work out details on how the money would be spent later. 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. Chairman Hincks stated that he would like to see a list of proposed projects before any projects are completed. Tax Administrator Kep Kepley updated the Board on the revaluation process. He told the Board that two additional Data Collectors will be added to the Tax Office staff soon, and door hangars are being left at homes where no one is home when the initial 4