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K0j:N, i9 F~cF L~j Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Bob Nelson from Dixon Odom gave the board a report on the annual audit. No action was taken on the matter. The board considered a resolution endorsing the Triangle GreenPrint Regional Open Space Assessment. Brooks Gage, Chairperson of the Lee County Environmental Affairs Board introduced Ben Hitchings from the Triangle J Council of Governments who gave a short presentation concerning "open space" and the critical benefits to Lee County residents. Commissioner Adams moved to approve a resolution endorsing the Triangle GreenPrint Open Space Assessment that identifies many open space areas that can only be fully enjoyed by Lee County citizens if Lee County cooperates with other government jurisdictions to protect them. A copy of the resolution 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 Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered the purchase of property located on US 421 North for the construction of a new Animal Control facility. Public Works Director Kenny Cole discussed with the board the description and cost estimate for the property. After some discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the purchase of property located on US 421 North for the construction of a new Animal Control facility, 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, Lenurnond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager William Cowan asked that the board allow the Health Department to hire someone for the vacant Animal Control Officer position. Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the unfreezing of the above position. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hiticks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nav: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 3