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Qo.1 BCCX 17 N~cE 997 Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and SaLlls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Chainnan Hincks opened the public hearing that had been scheduled for this date and time to hear comments concerning the FY 2000-2001 Budget. No one spoke concerning the FY 2000-2001 Budget. Chainnan Hincks closed the public hearing. Chairman Hincks opened the public hearing that had been advertised for this date and time to hear comments concerning an economic development project with the Lee County Economic Development Corporation and Conveyor Technologies, Inc. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts spoke in favor of the project and told the Board that Conveyor Technologies, Inc. had purchased twenty-one acres of land in the Lee County Industrial Park on which they will build a 20,000 square foot building. Mr. Heuts told the Board that this expansion would add thirty additional jobs and the grant of 544,889 would be paid out over the next five years. No one from the general public spoke for or against the project. Chainnan Hincks closed the public hearing. Commissioner Garner moved to enter into an agreement for the granting of funds between the Lee County Economic Development Corporation and Conveyor Technologies, Inc. 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 Preliminary Plat for Winding Creek Farms, Section 9 that had been deferred from the last meeting. Planner Althea Thompson told the Board that the Planning Board recommended approval of this Preliminary Plat, which is located off of Highway 42. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning Board. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Paschal, Reives, and SaLIIS Nay: Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. 2