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6uu 17 picF 558 Aye: Adams, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, and Sauls Nay: Garner and Reives 003 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. The Board considered matters related to the Single Family Rehabilitation Project. Planner Karen Jones explained to the Board the need for a resolution authorizing execution and delivery of a contract, approval of a contract with Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates, a resolution for the 1998 CHFA Single-Family Rehabilitation Program, and a project budget ordinance. After some questions, Commissioner Reives moved to approve the above items. 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 funding request by Central Carolina Community College to renovate and operate the former.Ionesboro Elementary School. Dr. Marvin Joyner, President of Central Carolina Community College, asked the Board to consider and approve $125,000 to renovate the former Jonesboro Elementary School for a College Continuing Education Center. He told the Board that without this new facility, the college would have to cap enrollment at the current levels and direct students to their other campuses or other colleges. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve 5725,000 to renovate the Jonesboro Elementary School. 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 additional matters related to the proposed Agribusiness Center. County Manager William Cowan discussed with the Board a 60-day extension of the bids from all contractors, the need to obtain title to the immediate property where the building is to be constructed, authorization for an application for an installment purchase agreement to the Local Government Commission, and the adoption of a calendar to be used as a guideline for the process. Mr. Cowan told the Board that the current bids will expire on February 15, 1999, and an extension is needed. Commissioner Adams moved to approve a 60-day extension forbids from all contractors. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, and Sauls Nay: None 3