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030 BOOK 16 PnE 743 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board heard a presentation from Randy Kearns of First Health of the Carolinas concerning a proposal to provide emergency medical services to the citizens of Lee County. Mr. Kearns briefly went over the proposal and answered questions of the Board. After some discussion Commissioner Moretz moved to appoint a committee, recommended by the County Manager, to thoroughly review the proposal and report a recommendation to the full Board. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. After further discussion Commissioner Moretz amended the motion to add a member from the general public, senior citizens, rest home facility and rescue squad personnel to the list of committee representatives (Medical Director, Hospital Administrator, EMS staff person, EMS Training Officer, Community College EMS Continuing Education Coordinator, President of Medical Society and County Commissioner) and report back to the Board within 60 days. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote of the amended motion, 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 Administrative Reports to Board members. Chairman Garner asked for discussion concerning this matter. After some discussion the general concensus of the Board was to continue receiving Administrative Reports from departments on a quarterly basis. Reports will be mailed or distributed to Board members around the 15th of each month. The Board considered the elimination of a second to a motion. Commissioner Matthews moved to continue asking for a second after a motion. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Mansfield, Matthews and Reives Nay: Garner, Moretz and Paschal The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a four to three vote. The Board considered informal comments at the beginning of each Board meeting. Commissioner Reives moved to leave the agenda process as currently is and when anyone from the general public wishes to make a statement contact the Chairman prior to the meeting and be allowed to speak briefly. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz, Paschal and Reives Nay: Garner 7