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BUNK 17 nuE S619 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK 1999 WHEREAS, dangerous and destructive weather, such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, lightning, hail, winds and flash floods, killed or injured hundreds of people in the Southeast last year; and WHEREAS, these weather events annually cause millions of dollars in damage to crops and buildings; and WHEREAS, the safety of its citizens is the foremost concern of govermneat at all levels in every State; and WHEREAS, weather occurrences are not limited to geographic or political boundaries; and WHEREAS, the States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee desire to work with the state of North Carolina in a joint public safety educational effort intended to safeguard our citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, THE LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, does hereby proclaim the week of February 21-27, 1999, as "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in Lee County, and urges all citizens to participate in its observance by learning what they can do to protect themselves, their loved ones and their property when severe weather threatens our State. 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 amendments to the Lee County Economic Development Incentive Policy. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts told the Board that the Executive Committee of the Economic Development Corporation is asking the Board to amend the local incentive policy. Mr. Heuts outlined the proposed changes and answered questions from Board members. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve amendments to the Economic Development Incentive Policy, as presented. 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. 6