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0 5 600X i$ PILE 344 Commissioner Lemmond moved to approve a resolution establishing the Lee County Board of Equalization and Review for 2001, 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. The Board considered a Convenience Center User Policy. Solid Waste Superintendent Joe Cherry told the Board that there is a problem of unauthorized use of some, if not all of the convenience centers. He told the Board that City of Sanford and Broadway residents are illegally using the facilities, along with some business owners who live in the city or outside the county. He told the Board that fees paid by county residents on their yearly tax bills finance these centers. He also told the Board that many counties use a decal or sticker system that would only allow you to use the facility if you had purchased a decal or sticker. He further stated that some counties also use a "pay-as- you-throw" policy at their centers. After much discussion, the Board asked Mr. Cherry to identify who is using the facilities, educate the public with better signage at the centers concerning who is allowed to use them, and posting the times and days of operation for all centers. Mr. Cherry was asked to report back to the Board in June with an update. Commissioner Paschal discussed with the Board closing the Convenience Centers on Sundays. After some discussion, the Board instructed Solid Waste Superintendent Joe Cherry to get prices on what it would cost to close the facilities on Sunday and also to check into the possibility of using inmate labor on Sunday. Mr. Cherry was asked to report back to the Board in June with an update. The Board considered the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for 2001/2002- 2005/2006. County Manager William Cowan discussed with the Board all classification code "I" recommendations and answered questions. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved to hold a public hearing on the 2001-2006 Capital Improvements Program on Monday, April 16, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. 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. Information Services Director Lesa Price gave the Board an update on the current intemet/intranet project. No action was taken on the matter. Chairman Hincks told the Board that Justin Darr had submitted his letter of resignation from the Sanford-Lee County Airport Authority. He told the Board that this appointment would be placed on the next agenda. 5