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3 a00x IS FIGf 4 71- Commissioners present were W. Chad Adams, Herbert A. Hincks, Jerry M. Lemmond, Bertha L. Matthews, Nathan E. Paschal, and Robert T. Reives. Commissioner John I. Sauls was absent. School board members present were Joe Brewer, Ruth Gurlis, Richard Hayes, Rex Scott, and Jim Womack. Board members Ellen Mangum and Jo Ann Thomas were absent. County Attorney Hoyle told school board members that the two boards would only discuss Current Expense or the operating budget. He stated that the Capital Outlay budget would not be discussed. Mr. Hoyle stated that according to General Statute, counties are only required to pay for compensation for the school board, such as liability insurance, superintendent's office, audit expenses, maintenance of plan, instructional supplies, water and sewer facilities, and hazard insurance. He stated that the county has appropriated money to the items, as is legally required. He further stated that according to his interpretation of the law, the county has met its statutory obligations. After some discussion, School Board Attorney Jimmy Love, Sr. stated that the Board of Education wished to proceed with the mediation process. The meeting recessed to the Commissioners' Room for the regular scheduled meeting at 3:00 p.m. Chairman Hincks called the meeting to order. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Sauls. Commissioner Adams delivered the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. The Board considered additional agenda items. Commissioner Reives asked that the Board consider asking for an independent audit of the Lee County Board of Education. Commissioner Lemmond asked that the Board consider recognizing Peggy Wilson for thirty years of service with the Johnson-Lee Community Action at the next meeting on July 23rd. Commissioner Matthews asked that property belonging to Mrs. Hazel Simpson on Willet Road be discussed. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle asked that the Board consider a declaration of official intent on the consent agenda to reimburse Central Carolina Community College for funds for the new telecommunications building. Commissioner Lemmond moved to approve the addition of the above items to the agenda. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, and Reives Nay: None Absent: Sauls The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of the following items: 2