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BGOK P GE ~a 03 • grant pre-application for Kids Journey Program at Youth Services • grant pre-application for an additional substance abuse counselor for the Resource & Reporting Center • acceptance of discretionary grant for the Lee-Harnett Criminal Justice Alliance • budget amendment # 02/15/99/13 (copy attached) • acceptance of grant for additional internet work stations at the Library • application for release of funds from the Public School Building Capital Fund for construction of Deep River Elementary School • contract extension with American Anglian Environmental to operate the Cumnock Water Plant 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 recommendation from the Planning Board on a preliminary plat for Winding Creek Farms Subdivision. Planner Ron Satterfield gave the Board a detailed account of the history of the subdivision and the Lee County Court judgment He told the Board that the Planning Board denied the recommendation based on several deficiencies concerning the plat. The following individuals spoke concerning the matter: Attorney Jimmy Love, Sr., representing Realtor Van Harris, Roy McGuire of 324 Cricket Hearth, Scott Johnson of 309 Cricket Hearth, and Realtor Van Harris. After much discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board to deny the preliminary plat. Commissioner Garner made a substitute motion to defer the request for 100 days for consideration. Upon a vote of the substitute motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Gamer, Hincks, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Adams, Matthews, and Sauls The Chairman ruled the motion had been approved by a four to three vote. The Board considered a renewal audit contract with Dixon Odom PLLC. Finance Director Lisa Minter told the Board that the current audit contract with Dixon Odom PLLC had expired and they were asking for a one-year contract extension and a 53,000 fee increase over the prior year. She also asked the Board to consider entering into a five-year schedule instead of the current three-year schedule. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved to accept the recommendation of the County Manager to direct the Finance Director to send out Requests for Proposals for auditing services consistent with the Board's current policy of seeking proposals every three 2