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n UOK 16 ptrF 832 07 Aye: Moretz Nay: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Paschal and Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been defeated by a six to one vote. Upon a vote of the original motion 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. The Board considered the appointment of a second alternate to the Lee County Board of Equalization and Review. Commissioner Reives moved that Reverend Herman Morris be appointed as second alternate to the Board of Equalization and Review. Commissioner Cox moved nominations be closed and Reverend Morris be appointed to the Board of Equalization and Review. Commissioner Reives 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. County Manager William Cowan went over various matters of interest to the Board. A budget work session was scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 1997, in the Gordon A. Wicker Community Conference Room at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Capital Improvements Plan for 1997/98 - 2001/02 and goals and objectives for the FY 1997/98 budget. Commissioner Reives moved that a breakdown on all local money received and how the money is spent to date be requested from the Board of Education. Commissioner Cox 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 the construction of a new Agribusiness Center. Commissioner Matthews asked Cooperative Extension Director John Hall to update the Board on a recent meeting he attended where discussion took place concerning a proposed new facility. Chairman Garner appointed a committee of Commissioners Matthews (Chairperson), Mansfield and Moretz to look into possible lease purchase agreements to fund a proposed Agribusiness Center. 7