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BOOK 22 mt G57 • Amendments to the Lee County Personnel Policy for Sections A-1, B-3, D-3, F-1, F-2, F-3, and F-4 Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Shook read the Proclamation for JAYCEE WEEK and introduced Jaycee representatives that were in attendance for the meeting. The following signed up to speak during the Public Comments section of the meeting: 1. Mr. Eugene Barufkin, 376 Kittery Point, Sanford The Board considered appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson stated the Commissioners had previously adopted a resolution establishing a separate Board of Equalization & Review to hear tax property appeals. Mr. Brinson stated that several regular and alternate appointments have expired and need to be reappointed or new members selected. Two applications were submitted for consideration. Mr. Brinson further stated that once appointments are finalized the resolution establishing the new Board will be amended for approval. After some discussion, Chairman Hayes moved that alternate member Herman Morris be moved into the vacancy created by Johnny Mack Burns and Herb Hincks be moved into the unexpired term of Jack McNeill, and advertise for three alternate positions that will be considered at the March 16, 2009 meeting, along with the two applications submitted on this date. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Shook discussed the Employee Free Choice Act that would make it easier for unions to be formed and shared her concerns of future liability to small businesses in North Carolina should this be passed in Congress. During her presentation Ms. Shook asked that the Board take action to oppose the Act, write letters to our congressional leaders sharing our concerns, and for the County Manager to communicate with surrounding counties to let them know Lee County has taken a proactive approach against the Act. No action was taken. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending January 2009. Ms. Minter stated that revenues had fallen behind from last year and fees and investment earnings are down. Sales numbers are also down approximately 13% from this time last year. December sales figure numbers will be available around the middle of March. The Tax Office should have some indication on property taxes within the next 60 days. County Manager John Crumpton discussed the top five issues facing Lee County at this time which include the following: 2