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0 eoUN 17 m-F 8P coy Aye: Adams, Garner, Hineks, Matthews, Paschal, and Sauls Nay: None Absent: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered matters relating to the Health Department. Health Director Mike Hanes asked the Board to consider 1) approval to request monies from the Centers for Disease Control to develop a model program for community assessment, 2) a grant application to the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust for dental services for Medicaid eligible children, and 3) a letter of support for the Chatham-Lee County Dental Health Planning Committee to pursue funding for the establishment of a dental clinic. After some discussion, Commissioner Garner moved to approve the three items listed above. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hineks, Matthews, Paschal, and Sauls Nay: None Absent: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board heard a report from Planner Ron Satterfield concerning proposed revisions to the Lee County Water Supply Watershed Map. He told the Board that a public hearing had been advertised for September 20, 1999 to remove the watershed protection boundary in the areas north of Chris Cole Road and east of South Plank Road, areas east of Hawkins Avenue to the Lee County Industrial Park, and areas north of Deep River Road to Farrell Road. He told the Board that the lots removed from the watershed protection area would no longer be required to meet the development standards prescribed in the current Lee County Watershed Ordinance. No action was taken on the matter. The Board considered funding for the Beaver Management Assistance Program. Cooperative Extension Director John Hall told the Board that the General Assembly has once again authorized the Beaver Management Assistance Program (BMAP) for October 1, 1999 - September 30, 2001. If the County wishes to participate again this year, they must pay $4,000 by October 15, 1999. Mr. Hall told the Board that according to a report from Nick Walters, who is responsible for the BMAP in Lee County, the program has been successful in helping reduce the damage resulting from the excess beaver population. Mr. Walters and Mr. Hall recommended that Lee County participate in the program again this year in order to bring the beaver population under control. After some discussion, Commissioner Gamer moved for Lee County to participate in the Beaver Management Assistance Program for the upcoming year. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 5