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500K 19 PAGE 570 The Board discussed a recent letter received from the Area Home Builders Association concerning Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) matters. Community Development Director Bob Bridwell answered questions from the Board and stated that his department is working on concerns expressed by the Area Home Builders Association. Public Works Director Kenny Cole gave the Board an update on water flushing issues with the City of Sanford. Mr. Cole told the Board that during the past month, 15 million gallons of water was flushed with the County being charged S28,000. Mr. Cole further stated that County residents use 13 to 15 million gallons of water a month. Previously the Board agreed to pay the City of Sanford 75 percent of flushing costs, understanding that the amount would be approximately 55 million gallons per year. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for County Manager William Cowan and Public Works Director Kenny Cole to send a letter to City Manager Leonard Barefoot addressing concerns of notification of flushing water and any other concerns they had. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None Absent: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an appointment to the Nursing Home and Rest Home Advisory Board. Commissioner Reives moved to accept the application from Robert Groomc to fill the un-expired tenn of Rebecca Hunter on the Nursing Home and Rest Home Advisory Board. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None Absent: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board held a public hearing concerning an economic development project that had been advertised for this date and time concerning The Challenge Printing Company. Economic Development Director Bob HCUts asked that the Board consider an agreement to retrofit a building located in the Lee County Industrial Park and the installation of equipment for The Challenge Printing Company. Mr. Heats told the Board that The Challenge Printing Company was founded in 1922 in New York City and is a major supplier to pharmaceutical manufacturers. They are currently located in Broadway and need to expand its operations from the current 12,000 square foot building to a larger facility of at least 30,000 square feet. Mr. Heats stated that equipment would be purchased at Sl million dollars and an additional Sl million would be purchased in two years. Currently, the company employs 25 people and is anticipated to grow to 35 6