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4-17-2017 BOC Meeting crisis intervention training for law enforcement officials. Mrs. Whitt provided information on the growing problem surrounding opioids. She stated that the Sandhills Center is working to expand the methadone clinics, which encourage therapy and medication for treatment of these issues. They are also working on providing funding for rapid response overdose kits for those who have received the training on how to properly administer them. She also mentioned that Guilford and Randolph Counties have established committees that include diverse representation to encompass law enforcement, school system, and behavioral health professionals to address the opioid crisis. Finally, the Sandhills Center has also provided CIT training to get the word out on resources that are available. No action was taken. Renewal of Pre -Event Contract for Disaster Debris Management Services Solid Waste Superintendent Joseph Cherry requested renewal of a Pre -Event Contract for Disaster Management Services between Lee County and TAG Grinding Services, Inc. for an additional term of one year. He stated that in 2014 the Lee County Board of Commissioners approved a three year Pre -Event Contract with TAG Grinding Services Inc. to provide disaster recovery services following a natural or manmade disaster as directed by the County in order to eliminate immediate threats to public health and safety. Mr. Cherry further provided that there are no immediate or annual costs associated with the agreement. Costs will only be incurred after services are rendered following a disaster. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the renewal of the Pre - Event Contract for Disaster Debris Management Services for an additional one year term, a copy of the original contract terms is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Dodson, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, Sharpe Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Additional State Revenue for the STD Prevention in the Communicable Disease Program Health Director Heath Cain stated that this is a request to approve additional funding in the amount of $608.00 awarded by the State for the Communicable Disease Program for STD prevention. He stated that this Agreement Addendum #3 provides additional funds for the local health department to provide additional STD prevention training to its staff in order to assure high quality patient care. The Board of Health approved the funding at their April 19, 2017 meeting. Commissioner Sharpe moved to approve the request to receive additional State revenue in the amount of $608.00 for STD prevention in the Communicable Disease Program. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Dodson, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sloan, Sharpe Nay: None The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Page 3 15