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697 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SaL11S Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives discussed with the board an issue concerning out-of-town travel. He asked that due to "hard times", the County Manager loot: into adjusting the travel policy to pay employees less money per mile than the normal 34.5 centers paid when personal vehicles are used for out-of-to\Vm travel. He also asked that Mr. Cowan contact the City of Sanford to see what their policy is on the matter and to report back at the nest meeting on January 7, 2002. No action was taken on the matter. Public Works Director Kenny Cole and Hobbs, Upchurch Engineer Tim Carpenter gave the board an update on the Phase 11 Water Project. No action was taken on the matter. The board considered purchasing new voting system equipment. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle and Board of Elections representatives Ed Garrison and Rick Hager told the board that the Board of Elections would like to begin the process to acquire a new voting system for Lee County. The Board of Elections has drawn up specifications that covers all features desired. County Manger William Cowan told the board that this situation would allow "piggybacking" on the purchase of an item by a governmental unit at the same or more favorable price when a prior contract was entered into following a public bid process. Mr. Floyle told the board that the "piggyback" method would be quicker because it will take approximately 60 days for new machines to be built. After much discussion, Commissioner Lemmond moved for the Boad of Elections to submit bids and proceed with the project. After further discussion, Commissioner Lemmond amended his motion to proceed with the "piggyback" method for the purchase of new voting machines. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lenmmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SaLdS Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered a Memorandum of Agreement for services at the Lee County Resource Center. Adult and Youth Services Director Randcll Woodruff asked that the board consider a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cumberland County Mental Health TASC (Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime) Program services at the Lee County Resource Center. The agreement would waive all rental fees in exchange for the screening, assessment, and educational services that would be provided by TASC to the participants in the Resource Center Program. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Cumberland County, 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: 006 6