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(9 ao6K 17 P1,c: i.63 The Chairperson ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Commissioner Reives moved that Lee County re-visit the possibilities of rejoining the Triangle J Council of Governments. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz, Paschal and Reives Nay: None The Chairperson ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and Mr. Cowan was instructed to have a representative from Triangle J appear before the Board at the next meeting on January 5, 1998. The Board honored Mr. Richard (Dick) Branch at this time with a resolution of appreciation. Commissioner Garner read the resolution and presented it to Mr. Branch. Mr. Branch read a statement of appreciation to the Board and general public. Ms. Donarene Steele, CPA with Dixon, Odom & Co., presented to the Board a summary of the 1997 audited financial statements. The Board considered the Work First Plan for 1998-2000. Social Services Director Diane Lamb asked the Board to consider and approve the plan which must be submitted to the State by January 15, 1998. She told the Board a public hearing must also be held prior to submitting the plan. After some discussion, Commissioner Cox moved to approve the plan. Commissioner Paschal seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz and Paschal Nay: Reives The Chairperson ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Mr. Reives stated he voted no because he wished to wait until after the public hearing to vote on the plan. Discussion continued on a time to hold the public hearing. Commissioner Cox moved to hold the public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on January 5, 1998. Commissioner Mansfield seconded the motion. After further discussion, Chairperson Matthews made a substitute motion to hold the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 1998. After still further discussion, Commissioners Cox and Matthews withdrew their motions. After still further discussion, Chairperson Matthews moved to hold the next meeting on January 5, 1998 at 3:00 p.m. and schedule public hearings for 7:00 p.m. at the Lee County Government Center. Commissioner Garner seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: O~G 6