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approve the economic development incentive agreement with Wyeth Holdings LLC, doing <br />business as Pfizer, a copy of the agreement is attached to these minutes and by this reference <br />made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Dalrymple, Dodson, Oldham, Reives, Sharpe <br />Nay: Knecht <br />Abstain: Sloan <br />The Chair ruled the motion carried 5 to 1. Commissioner Knecht delivered a quote <br />from Governor Cooper stated "Instead of continuing to offer tax giveaways to billionaires and <br />giant corporations, I encourage leaders to work with me to invest in our schools and make <br />North Carolina a top 10 education state." Commissioner Sloan rejoined the meeting. <br />F. Request for Approval of Contract for Courthouse Architectural Services with Moseley <br />Architects <br />County Manager John Crumpton presented a contract with Moseley Architects for the <br />renovations of the New Courthouse, Old Courthouse, Old Bowling Alley and potentially the Old <br />Firehouse Building for the Board's consideration. The first step in this contract is the survey of <br />space needs for the existing departments located in these facilities. Moseley plans on beginning <br />this project in January. We are currently contracting for Phase 1 which is the examination of <br />operational analysis of major departments located at the courthouse and documenting what needs <br />to be done going forward. This process is estimated to take about 120 days at a cost not to exceed <br />$53,500.00. Before they begin Phase 2, we will evaluate the schematic plan they have developed <br />in Phase 1 from their recommendations will determine what they will be doing going forward. <br />Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the contract with Moseley Architects, a copy of the <br />contract is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the <br />results were as follows: <br />Aye: Dalrymple, Dodson, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sharpe, Sloan <br />Nay: None <br />The Chair ruled the motion had carried unanimously. <br />VI. NEW BUSINESS <br />A. Presentation on Finley's Free Pantries <br />Ashley Braxton, a representative of Finley Food Pantries, requested the Board's permission <br />to place food pantries at the Library and Senior Services. The Finley Food Pantries are similar to <br />the Little Libraries that are popping up around the county. The pantries are a way for local <br />volunteers to get food to the homeless population in Lee County. In the City of Sanford, volunteers <br />are currently using the same system to get books to the homeless population. Mrs. Braxton has <br />named the local pantries after her daughter as a way to show her how to give back to the <br />community. Her request is also being considered at City locations like Depot Park. Initially she is <br />requesting to put the pantries at the Library and Senior Center. Mrs. Braxton and her church will be <br />working to keep the pantries stocked with food. If approved, County Attorney Parrish <br />recommended establishing a policy and preparing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish <br />terms for installation, maintenance and stocking. Commissioner Oldham moved to table the matter <br />until the January 16' meeting to allow staff time to develop a policy and memorandum of <br />understanding. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: <br />Aye: Darlymple, Dodson, Knecht, Oldham, Reives, Sharpe, Sloan <br />Page 619 <br />