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006 naox 18 NICE 66 Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, and Reives Nay: None Absent: Sauls The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a letter of support for the Healthy Carolinians (LeeCAN) program. Commissioner Garner moved that a letter of support be drafted endorsing the application of the Lee County Community Action Network (LeeCAN) to become a certified Healthy Carolinians Task Force. Health Director Mike Hanes told the Board that LeeCAN has made major contributions to Lee County through the efforts of its task forces. This network has brought forth the collaboration of a range of human service agencies, community organizations and community members. Commissioner Garner moved that a letter of support be sent to the Division of Public Health endorsing the Lee Community Action Network (LeeCAN) to become a certified Healthy Carolinians Task Force. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, and Reivcs Nay: None Absent: Sauls The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Adams moved to adjourn the meeting to the budget work session in the Gordon Wicker Comm11unity Conference Room. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, and Reives Nay: None Absent: Sauls The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Chairman Hincks called the budget work session to order. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner San15. The Board discussed additional funds that had been requested for the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to send a letter to the Lee County delegation requesting that the Lee County Room Occupancy tax be increased from 3% to 5% in order to make the Civic Center self-supporting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, and Reives Nay: None Absent: Sanls 6