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aG oK 18 NU 150 0 0 6 Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an additional cost-of-living increase for Lee County employees. Commissioner Reives moved that county employees receive an additional 1% cost-of-living increase (from 3% to 4%). Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Garner, Matthews, and Reives Nay: Adams, Hincks, Paschal, and SaLdS The Chairman ruled that the motion had been defeated by a four to three vote. The Board considered the possibility of a merit pay plan for Lee County employees. Commissioner Adams expressed concern that there is currently no way to award outstanding employees for their work. He stated that he would like to see some type of merit pay plan implemented. After sonic discussion, Commissioner Adams moved that the County Manager bring a merit pay plan proposal to the Board at the September meeting. After further discussion, Commissioner Adams moved that the County Manager and Chainuan Hincks work on a plan for consideration. Chairman Hincks amended the motion to state that he and Mr. Cowan would work on a plan and submit it when one has been developed. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SanIS Nay: Garner The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. The Board considered a grant to acquire funds from the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program. Domestic Violence investigator James Estes told the Board that a public hearing had been advertised for this date and time to hear public comments concerning the proposed county expenditure for a project through the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program (LLEBG). Mr. Estes told the Board that the Sheriffs Department proposes to acquire funds in the amount of $4,200.00 to purchase uniforms and equipment for an eight member Honor Guard "ream, and $10,697.00 to purchase a station time clock for the Jail, four mobile radios for patrol cars, one blue light bar for the Domestic Violence Investigator's vehicle, and four rechargeable batteries for portable radios carried by deputies. A county match of $1,490.00 would be required. Chairman Hincks opened the public hearing. Domestic Violence Investigator James Estes spoke in favor of the grant. No one spoke in opposition to the grant. 6