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0 0 2 goa, 16 Ml 757 The Board considered the purchase of a new vehicle for the Inspections Department. Inspections Director Travis Phillips asked the Board to consider the approval of a new 1997 Ford F-150 vehicle for the third Building Inspector in his department. If approved, the vehicle would cost $14,775, of which $13,980 was approved in the FY 1996-97 budget. Commissioner Cox moved to approve the purchase of a third vehicle for the Inspections Department at a cost of $14,775. Commissioner Moretz seconded the motion. After further discussion Commissioner Reives moved to table the purchase of a new vehicle for the Inspections Department. The motion died for lack of a second. After still further discussion Chairman Garner asked for a vote on closing discussion on the matter 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. Upon a vote of the original motion to purchase a new vehicle for the Inspections Department at a cost of $14,775, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Moretz and Paschal Nay: Matthews and Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. The Board heard a report concerning the ten-year comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan which must be completed by July 1, 1997. Public Works Director Kenny Cole introduced Mr. Mark Fry from the State Waste Management Division who outlined for the Board various issues that would need to be addressed in the ten-year plan. He told the Board he would be available to work with the Public Works Department and give guidance as they prepare the plan. Mr. Cole recommended the Environmental Affairs Board assist in this study. No action was taken on the matter but Mr. Cole was instructed to proceed with the plan. The Board considered the purchase of a new vehicle for the Solid Waste Department. Public Works Director Kenny Cole asked the Board to approve the purchase of a new pickup truck which would replace a 1973 model with 197,000 miles and is in bad condition. If approved, the vehicle would cost $14,775, of which $13,980 has been budgeted in the FY 1996-97 budget. Commissioner Moretz moved to approve the purchase of a new pickup truck for the Solid Waste Department. 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. 2