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19 PIC~E U2421 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Magistrate Sandra Jordan spoke to the board about concerns she has as a private citizen concerning the new mental health bill. Ms. Jordan asked that the board give her permission to study the issue because she fills that local individuals need to be taken care of and in a secure facility. After some discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved that Ms. Jordan be allowed to study the issue, along with a representative from the Sheriff's Department and Sanford Police Department, and report back to the board with facts and figures she obtains from her study. 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. Commissioner Reives discussed with the board various vacancies within the County, which include the Clerk and County Manager's positions. County Manager William Cowan told the board that he intends to retire on December 31, 2003, and will tender his resignation on November 1, 2003. After some discussion, County Attorney K. R. Hoyle was instructed to contact the Institute of Government and arrange for someone to come and talk with the board concerning the time-line for replacing the County Manager. The board also instructed the County Manager to advertise the Clerk's position and bring applications back to the board for consideration. Commissioner Lemmond discussed a recent letter he received from the Northwest Pocket Fire Department concerning additional water lines and hydrants. County Manager William Cowan told the board that Public Works Director Kenny Cole has composed a response to the letter that will be shared with the board before submitting a response to the fire department. No action was taken on the matter. County Manager William Cowan discussed with the board a revised job description for the vacant Emergency Management Director's position. He told the board that the job description was modeled after the description for Harnett County that incorporates the fire related duties. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the revised job description for the Emergency Management Director's position. 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. County Manager William Cowan discussed with the board capital projects outlined in the Capital Improvements Plan (C1P). He suggested that the board consider the expansion of the Makepeace Building which houses Planning, Inspections and Environmental Health. Chairman Hincks stated that he would check with Community 4