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eco~ 9 P ,-,CF 69'- 0 005 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SanIS Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board heard a presentation from Bob Nelson of Dixon Odom concerning the 2001 audited Financial statements for Lee County. No action was taken on the matter. The board considered a proposal to provide consulting services for sales tax refund claims. Finance Director Lisa Minter told the board that she had received a proposal from Dixon Odom PLLC to provide consulting services in reference to sales tax refund claims made by Lee County and other non-profit and governmental agencies within the county. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for Lee County to enter into an agrcennent with Dixon Odom PLLC for consulting services regarding sales tax refund claims. 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. The board considered a recommendation from the Planning Board concerning the joint public hearing that was held earlier in the meeting. Planner Althea Thompson told the board that the Planning Board recommended approval of the petition by Paul Sarazen to rezone a .97 acre lot located at 3131 Hawkins Avenue from Highway Commercial District to Light Industrial District. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning Board. Upon a vote, the results were us follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered the selection of a company to handle bond counsel issues. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle told the board that staff from The Local Government Commission has advised the County Manager to engage bond counsel to advise and assist in the installment purchase finance venture currently under consideration. Mr. Hoyle and County Manager William Cowan met with representatives from the firm of Smith Helms Mullis & Moore, L.L.P. to discuss future financing matters. Mr. Hoyle told the board that he and the County Manager recommend that Lee County employ the above mentioned firm. After some discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved for Lee County to enter into an agreement with Smith Helms Mullis & Moore, L.L.P. for bond counsel services. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 5