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sou 23 PAu 704 Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Pursuant to N.C. General Statute 153A-52.1, Chairman Hayes opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: Mr. Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford The Board considered the second and final reading of the revised Lee County Noise Ordinance. Deputy Attorney Dale Talbert presented changes to the Lee County Noise Ordinance requested by the Board from the September 20, 2010 meeting. Commissioner Kelly moved to remove all contents relating to decimal levels in the ordinance, try the ordinance without decimal readings and revisit later if needed. Lt. David Prevatte discussed with the Board the District Attorney's position as it relates to the current Noise Ordinance; noting the ordinance is not strong enough in wording. After further discussion, Commissioner Reives amended the motion to approve the Lee County Noise Ordinance without the decimal levels, use on a trial and error basis, revisit in six months, and use civil procedures instead of criminal procedures, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote of the amended motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Hayes and Shook The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. At this time, 1s` Sgt. Terry Hunt and Capt. Bob Steele from the Combined Arms Battalion, North Carolina Army National Guard, Sanford, N.C., presented to the Board of Commissioners the Lee County flag that flew over their forward operating base in Iraq from April 2,009 through January 2010. They also presented Commissioner Paschal and the Lee County Board of Commissioners with a Certificate of Appreciation for superior support of Delta Company "Bandits" during their recent deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2009 through February 2010. At this time, the Board conducted a public hearing to consider an incentive agreement and resolution between the Lee County Economic Development Corporation and Magneti Marelli. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts outlined the proposed project for Magneti Marelli to invest in approximately $21 million for new equipment. Mr. Heuts stated that Magneti Marelli is pursuing a business opportunity with Chrysler Corporation for three new fuel systems at their Nash Street Sanford location. Ten to thirty-five new employees could be employed due to the proposed expansion project. Mr. Heuts asked the Board to hold a public hearing and consider an agreement and resolution for the Economic Development Corporation to enter into an agreement with Magneti Marelli for a 5-year, 50% agreement that would total $281,363 from the County and $202,581 from the City of Sanford. Chairman Hayes opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. The following individuals spoke in favor of the Magneti Marelli project: 1. Bob Heuts, on behalf of the Lee County Economic Development Corporation 2. Keith Clark, 212 Acorn Drive, Sanford No one present spoke in opposition to the proposed project: 2