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0 gaoK 16 PACE ?9 0 8 Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Paschal and Reives Nay: Moretz The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. The Board considered a consolidated contract offered by the State Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources for FY 1997/98. Health Director Phyllis Lowry told the Board this was a renewal contract that the Board approved every year. Commissioner Reives moved to approve a renewal contract offered by the State Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources for FY 1997/98 for the Health Department to receive $54,228 toward the operation of all public health services. 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. The Board considered a request from the Board of Education to make $1,000,000 available to meet cash flow demands. County Manager William Cowan discussed with the Board updated information concerning this request. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the Public Building Bond Act of 1996 has taken effect and the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lee desires to borrow money for the purpose for which bonds are authorized to be issued by said Bond Act in anticipation of the receipt of a grant of a portion of the proceeds of the sale of said bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lee, as follows: 1. The maximum aggregate principle amount of notes to be issued is $3,323,718. Negotiable notes, each designated "Public Building Bond Act of 1996 Grant Anticipation Notes" shall be issued for any portion of said sum so borrowed. 2. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lee is hereby authorized to fix, within the limits prescribed 3