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/ 1 002 BOOK 17 PILE 557 Sheriff Billy Bryant discussed with the Board a problem concerning off-road four-wheelers. He told the Board that his department was receiving complaints from all over the County but had recently received more complaints in the Deep River Community and at the new airport site. The Highway Patrol and Sanford City Police, along with the Sheriffs Department, are enforcing penalties whenever someone is caught. He told the Board he would do all he could to correct the problem. The Board considered changes to residential zoning districts and subdivision requirements for Lee County, and proposed amendments to the Lee County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Planner Ron Satterfield answered questions from various Board members concerning proposed changes. He told the Board that a public hearing on the matter was scheduled for Monday, February 15, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as can be reached on the agenda. Commissioner Matthews expressed concerns as to why discussion of the proposed Agribusiness Center was not listed under old business. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for the Board to discuss the proposed Agribusiness Center during old business discussion instead of where it was listed on the agenda. 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. Commissioner Matthews moved to approve $1.7 million for the proposed Agribusiness Center, request a 60-day extension of the bids from all contractors, obtain title to the immediate property where the building is to be constructed or unrestricted lease for 99 years, authorize an application to the Local Government Commission for an installment purchase agreement, and adopt a calendar as to the guidelines for the process (copy attached.) Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Garner, Matthews, and Paschal Nay: Adams, Hincks, Reives, and Sauls The Chairman ruled the motion had been defeated by a four to three vote. Commissioner Adams outlined an alternate plan for the construction of the Agribusiness Center that would reduce the cost by approximately $328,000. Engineer Tom Trowbridge answered questions from various Board members concerning the alternate plan. After much discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to approve the alternate plan to eliminate the auditorium from the project and add the auditorium • when private and/or donated funds have been received. Upon a vote of the alternate plan, the results were as follows: 2