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brV A.S PACE 645 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered funds from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants program. Domestic Investigator James Estes told the board that a public hearing was the last requirement needed before funds could be received for this program. Mr. Estes outlined for the board equipment totaling 518,948 that would be purchased for the Sheriffs Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) that would respond to critical incidents such as hostage and/or barricaded situations, suicide threats, terrorist threats, searches, and high-risk apprehensions. Chainnan ITincks opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time. No one present spoke for or against the Sheriffs Office receiving funds through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program. Chainnan Hincks closed the public hearing. No action was taken on the matter. The board heard a report from Solid Waste Superintendent Joe Cherry concerning the statewide "Big Sweep" program that was held on September 15, 2001. Mr. Cherry told the board that the event was not only successful in cleaning the waterways, but also motivated participants to greater action in the future. He further told the board that six sites were cleaned; Kiwanis Family Park, San Lee Park, and various sites along the Deep River. Seventy-six volunteers participated, approximately 29 miles were cleaned, approximately 46 bags filled, twenty-six tires were removed from waterways (twenty-one in Kiwanis Family Park, and five from the Deep River), and an estimated 1,840 lbs. was collected, not including tires. No action was taken on the matter. The board heard a report from Health Director Mike Hanes concerning new compliance that the Health Department will have to take with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. He told the board that HIPAA (Public Law 104-191) was adopted in 1996 and establishes national uniform standards for electronic transmission of health information to reduce administrative costs and burdens to the health care industry. Implementation of the program will begin July 1, 2002. After much discussion, County Attorney K. R. Hoyle was asked to draft a letter to the congressional delegation expressing concerns and asking what other states are doing about this new regulation. County Manager William Cowan was also asked to contact the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to see what they know about the new regulations and if any other counties have expressed concerns. 004 4