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BOOK 18 PAGE 0 0 3 81 Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SaL11S Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered bids for furniture for the Agribusiness Center. County Extension Director John Hall asked that the Board approve the purchase of new furniture in the amount of 570,314.45. After some discussion, Commissioner Garner moved to approve bids in the amount of 570,314.45. 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. Mr. Hall asked that the Board consider approving the use of contingency fiords to complete a landscaping plan for the new Agribusiness Center. Mr. Hall told the Board that no landscaping funds were included in the contract for the new center except screening around the parking lot that was required by zoning regulations. He further told the Board that volunteers from the Master Gardeners have developed a landscape plan that will be used as an educational tool for homeowners and landscape professionals. He told the Board that he felt the project could be completed for approximately $14,000 or less. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to proceed with sodding around the building to reduce further erosion and to obtain bids for completing the landscaping project. 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 matters relating to the Lee County Health Department. Health Director Mike Hanes asked the Board to approve a lease agreement for the dentist's office located in the .I & H Building at 133 S. Horner Blvd. The space will be used for the new dental program that was recently approved by Lee and Chatham Counties. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to approve the lease agreement as presented. 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. Mr. Hanes also asked that the Board approve the use of escrow funds in the current fiscal year to expedite various projects involving the new dental program. He told the Board that grant funds from the Kate B. Reynolds Foundation will reimburse part 3