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eco~ 18 FacE 516 0 C 0 4 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The board considered a project that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is currently working on that involves the installation of a traffic signal at Pendergrass Road and US 1, and the relocation of a portion of Westover Drive. District Engineer Joe Clendenin discussed the $240,000 project and answered questions. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve a resolution of support endorsing the above project, 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, Lemmmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Mr. Clendenin discussed with the board the annual Secondary Road Construction Program for Lee County. He told the board that the Department of Transportation proposes to utilize $220,000 of the Secondary Road Construction Funds and $165,000 of the Secondary Road Trust Funds for a total of $385,000 to pave 2.57 miles of unpaved roads in Lee County during the 2001-2002 fiscal year. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to approve a resolution approving the annual Secondary Road Construction Program in Lee 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: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Public Works Director Kenny Cole gave the board an update on a recent space needs study that was completed concerning the Health Department and Social Services Department. He told the board that the Health Department is in need of additional space at the Government Center. No action was taken on the matter. The board considered a request from the Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport Authority for Lee County to take over all the accounting responsibility of the Authority. County Manager William Cowan told the board that currently the City of Sanford handles these responsibilities for $50.00 per hour. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved for Lee County to begin handling all accounting needs for the Sanford-Lee Regional Airport Authority at $50.00 per hour. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None 4