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EDO3 16 =t:n_ 445 The Board considered proposed increases and schedule for Parks and Recreation. Recreation Director Jennifer Sipe proposed various fee changes in the youth sports programs, which had been approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. After some discussion Commissioner Cox moved to approve the fee increases and schedule for Parks and Recreation as presented. Commissioner Reives seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Matthews and Reives Nay: Groce and Moretz The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. After further discussion, Commissioner Moretz moved to waive the fee for youth sports for Lee County residents. Commissioner Groce seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Groce, Moretz and Reives Nay: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner and Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion failed with a four to three vote. The Board discussed opening the W. B. Wicker Gym for youth programs during the summer. Recreation Director Jennifer Sipe told the Board Wicker Gym, along with the gyms at Deep River School, Broadway School and Greenwood School would be open in the next couple of weeks for supervised youth programs at no charge to participants. Commissioner Cox moved for Mrs. Sipe to implement this program as soon as possible. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Groce, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Mr. Cowan told the Board a $15,000 cost would need to be added to the Recreation Department for this program. The Board considered bids for replacement of heating and cooling units at Lee- Harnett Mental Health, Probation Office and the Cooperative Extension Office. Public Works Director Kenny Cole submitted the following bids for the Board's consideration: VENDOR King Heating & Air MENTAL PROBATION COOPERATIVE HEALTH OFFICES EXTENSION TOTAL $ 4,167 $ 2,174 $ 3,753 $10,094 0025 7