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G'O BOOK 18 PIGE 254 • Minutes from the November 6, 2000 regular meeting • Minutes from the November 6, 2000 closed session • Authorization for the Library to apply for a donation of 5500 from the Sanford Lions Club • Authorization for the Library to apply for a Project Tomorrow Environmental Education Model Libraries Grant • Tax Releases and Refunds for October 2000 (copy attached) • Approval for Youth Services to hire a Staff Psychologist at Grade 70 Step S • Approval for Adult Services to receive $9,800 of a discretionary award for the Pre-Trial Release Program • Approval of a billing policy and procedures for the Lee County Health Department • Approval to release Lee County's share of the economic development monies from the State Budget Office to the Triangle J Council of Governments • Approval of November 16, 2000 letter from Chairman Hincks to Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. concerning the appointment of Jim Love, Jr. as a District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SanIS Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the purchase of twenty-two new vehicles under State Contract for various departments. Commissioner Rcives stated that he could not support these purchases and was concerned that vehicles were not being purchased locally. County Manager William Cowan explained to the Board guidelines that must be followed when purchasing under Stale Contract. After much discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the purchase of twenty-two vehicles for various departments. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, and Sauls Nay: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. The Board considered the hiring of a new part-time worker in the Soil & Water Conservation Department. Director of Soil and Water Conservation Darryl Harrington asked that the Board appropriate funds for a new part-time position that will be used for environmental education purposes that coincide with the goals of the Lee Soil and Water Conservation District. He told the Board that an Americorp grant from the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service was received for part-time positions to assist local districts. If approved, the County will be reimbursed 2