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GO4 G^0 OX IS PwCE 8,19 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives discussed with the board a recent article and picture pertaining to Lee County that appeared in the "North Carolina" magazine. Mr. Reives stated that he had concerns over a picture and comment concerning "diversity" in Lee County. Chairman Hincks told the board that he would meet with Mr. Hems and discuss the matter. No action was taken on the matter. Commissioner Reives asked that the School Site Selection Committee meet again to discuss various sites for a new high school/middle school. After some discussion, County Manager William Cowan was instructed to contact Interim School Superintendent Allen Johnson and schedule another meeting. Commissioner Matthews asked that the board approve a resolution of support to Atlantic & Western Railway Company concerning a $200,000 grant to build a facility in Lee County. After some discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to approve a resolution of support to Atlantic & Western Railway Company, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager William Cowan and Finance Director Lisa Minter discussed with the board additional projected operating shortfalls for the upcoming year that total $890,367. The board was told at their March retreat that the projected shortfall would be $376,195. They stated that the shortfall includes a $500,000 reduction in projected tax revenues, $110,000 reduction in sales tax revenues, and $31,172 reduction in State Public School Fund money. No action was taken on the matter. Chairman Hincks recessed the meeting until 7:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m. Chairman Hincks called the meeting to order in Courtroom #4 at the old Lee County Courthouse, 1408 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford, North Carolina. All Commissioners were present. Chairman Hincks opened the public hearing as advertised for this date and time to hear comments from the public concerning the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) for 2002/03-2006/07. No one present spoke on behalf of the Capital Improvements Plan. 4