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BLZ V PAGE 1 00;3 Ave: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a contract for property and liability and workers' compensation insurance for FY 1999/2000. County Manager William Cowan told the Board that the County has saved $234,359 during the past two years since the Safety and Training Officer position was established. Safety and Training Officer Bob Brown told the Board that the county receives discounts on insurance coverage due to fewer claims being submitted. Mr. Brown asked the Board to consider the following: a contract with the A. J. Gallagher Company for property and liability coverage a contract with BB&T Regional Insurance Company for workers' compensation coverage; and a renewal agreement with Travelers Insurance for workers' compensation coverage for the volunteer firefighters Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the above contracts. 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 bids for asphalt parking lot resurfacing at the Lee County Government Center, Main Library on Hawkins Avenue, O T Sloan Park, Probation Center, Public Works, and a small section at the Lee County Courthouse. Public Works Director Kenny Cole told the Board that he had received the following bids: Riley Paving $ 67,310 Carthage, NC Lee Paving Company $102,261 Sanford, NC Mr. Cole told the Board that there is currently $32,800 in the budget to cover these projects. He asked the Board to approve the low bid from Riley Paving and appropriate an additional $81,510 to cover the project. After some discussion, Commissioner Garner moved to accept the low bid of $67,310 from Riley Paving and to appropriate additional funds needed from the Capital Reserve Fund. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None i The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. 3