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005 The Board considered a recommendation from the Social Services Board concerning new welfare reform provisions. Social Services Director Diane Lamb told the Board the Social Services Board recommended Lee County conduct business as a "Standard County" in the new welfare system proposal. Jack Dossenbach, Jr., Chairman of the Social Services Board, along with Ms. Lamb, answered questions from the Board. After some discussion, Commissioner Mansfield voted to accept the recommendation of the Social Services Board for Lee County to be a "Standard County." Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews and Paschal Nay: Moretz and Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. The Board considered a renewal contract between Lee County and San-Lee Humane Society. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle told the Board this was the same contract as in the past and if renewed would be for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998. Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the renewal contract as presented, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Mansfield seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz, Paschal and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Lease Agreement between Lee County and The Optimist Club of Deep River-Northview. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle answered questions from the Board concerning the agreement. Commissioner Moretz moved to approve the Lease Agreement between Lee County and The Optimist Club of Deep River-Northview, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz, Paschal and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an agreement between the County of Lee and Dr. Ronald Myres, DVM. This agreement would allow Dr. Myres to order and sell to the Lee County Health Department, at his cost, drugs for the operation of the tranquilizer guns used by the Health Department employees. Health Department Director Phyllis Lowry told the Board that by approval of this agreement the County would indemnify Dr. Myres for 5