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oil 1 sou;t 16 rrc~ X89 Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. After still further discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved for a committee of at least three Commissioners be appointed to come up with cuts of $113,000 to cover cuts in the approved budget. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Paschal and Reives Nay: Moretz The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Chairman Garner appointed Commissioners Matthews, Moretz, and Reives to work as a committee to study budget cuts with County Manager William Cowan. Commissioner Moretz moved to recess the meeting and go into the Lee County Water and Sewer District No. 1 meeting. Commissioner Paschal 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. After discussion in the Water and Sewer District No. 1 meeting, the Board recessed the meeting until 7:00 p.m. at the old Lee County Courthouse. Upon returning at 7:00 p.m. with all members present, except Commissioner Paschal, the meeting resumed. Chairman Garner opened the floor for comments from the public concerning incentives for Lee Brick and Tile Company as advertised for this date and time. Mr. Ron Holton and Mr. Don Perry from Lee Brick & Tile Company spoke in favor of the incentive request. Mr. David Tarpey of 1317 Brickyard Road does not want to see the tax rate go up in Lee County. Commissioner Cox moved to open joint public hearings with members of the Planning Board. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: