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0 6nOX 18 mE 16- 0 0 4 Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives discussed the possibility of changing the Lee County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to individuals that wish to donate land to a non-profit organization. Mr. Reives told the Board that a property owner who owned five acres of land wished to donate one acre to the Habitat for Humanity organization. Community Development Director Ron Satterfield told the Board that the property in question did not meet the zoning requirements for subdividing. After some discussion, Chairman Hincks asked Mr. Satterfield to have the Planning Board study the matter and report back to the Board with a recommendation. No action was taken on the matter. The Board considered an agreement between the County of Lee and the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County. Recreation Director John Payne asked the Board to consider an agreement for the Recreation Department to co-sponsor an after-school program with the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County at the Armory. If approved, the program would utilize a block of time that is used very little at the Armory at this time. After some discussion, Commissioner Garner moved to approve the agreement between the County of Lee and the Boys and Girls Club of Sanford/Lee County. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request to apply to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for a PARTF grant. Recreation Director John Payne asked that the Board permit him to apply to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for a grant to purchase land and develop an athletic complex. He also asked that the Board approve an amount not to exceed 515,000 for professional planning and design assistance for the proposed complex. After some discussion, Commissioner Sauls moved approval of an application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust for a PARTF grant and approval for professional planning and design assistance for the proposed project, not to exceed $15,000. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered bids for equipment for the new children's dental clinic. Health Director Mike Hanes introduced to the Board Dr. Jason Clark, who will be the 4