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0 0 BuOK 17 nu 548 0 0 4 Aye: Adams, Garner, Hincks, Matthews, Paschal, Reives and Sauls Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board heard a presentation concerning proposed changes to the residential zoning districts and subdivision requirements for Lee County, and proposed amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Community Development Director Reggie Scales outlined for the Board the twelve different residential districts, excluding conditional use districts, which are available for property owners. Mr. Scales discussed the Planning Board's recommendation that changes be implemented to eliminate some of the uncertainties in the ordinance, as well as streamlining the process to make it more efficient for the general public. After some discussion it was decided that the Board would study the proposed recommendations and consider the matter at the February 1, 1999 meeting. No action was taken on the matter. The Board considered a Beaver Management Assistance Program. Cooperative Extension Director John Hall told the Board that the 1998 General Assembly has once again reauthorized the Beaver Management Assistance Program. Mr. Hall conducted a survey of area fanners and found that there is a problem in Lee County. If the County wishes to participate in this program they must commit $4,000 to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. After some discussion, Commissioner Gamer moved to approve Lee County participating in the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Beaver Program at a cost of S4,000. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and 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 proposed changes to their Rules of Procedure. Chairman Hincks made a motion to change Rule 9. A. Section V. Agenda, to add the sentence Additional Agenda issues will be placed in consecutive order under "New Business," and delete Commissioners' Comments from Item Vl. and change Item VII. from Additional Agenda to Commissioners' Comments. Commissioner Reives seconded the motion, and 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. 4