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On) BON 18 PAGF X87 The Board considered the County Manager's recommendation for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2001/2002-2005/2006. After some discussion, Commissioner Sauls moved to approve the recommendations of the County Manager, 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. Commissioner Reives discussed with the Board honoring citizens turning one- hundred (100) years old with a resolution. Ms. Eliza Hooker, a local Lee County citizen turned 110 years old on May Vh. A resolution will be written and presented to her at the Gay 90's Luncheon that will be held at the Enrichment Center on May 23, 2001. Commissioner Matthews moved that the Department of Transportation (DOT) conduct a traffic study for the placement of a stop light at the intersection of Greenwood Road and Lemon Springs Road. She also requested that the study be conducted during a school day when traffic is heavier. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chainman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Matthews discussed with the Board the closing of the local Department of Revenue office and its relocation to Southern Pines. In April a letter was received from Representatives Don Davis and Leslie Cox advising the consolidation and relocation of various department field offices. The letter stated that the Rockingham and Sanford field offices would be relocated to Southern Pines. Commissioner Matthews expressed her dissatisfaction over the closing of the Sanford office and asked that a letter be forwarded to local delegation members expressing this concern. Commissioner Sauls asked that the Manager's Office contact the State Department of Revenue and obtain information concerning the number of people that use the local office. After some discussion, it was decided that this item would be placed on the May 21" agenda for further discussion. No action was taken on the matter. Commissioner Paschal moved that the Board go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the expansion of an industry in Lee County. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Lemmond, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SaulS Nay: None 5