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voK 16 -rcF 216 supplant funds appropriated by the member governments; and 003 WHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by a unit of government for release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available funds will revert to the State's General Funds; and WHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of $48,015 will be used to carry out the economic development plan approved by the COG Board of Delegates and especially to improve the economy of the counties and towns of the Region by strengthening ties to and consequently benefits of the Research Triangle Park. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the LEE COUNTY requests the release of its $3.083.28 share of these funds to the Triangle J Council of Governments at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of chapter 324, House Bill 229, section 9.4 of the 1995 Session Laws. After some discussion Commissioner Matthews withdrew her motion to approve the above resolution and Commissioner Cox moved to deny the resolution and allow the funds to revert back to the state general fund. Commissioner Moretz seconded the motion. After further discussion Commissioner Reives amended the motion to table the matter until Economic Development Director Don Moss could be present and discuss with the Board how these funds assist economic development in Lee County. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Upon a vote of the amended motion the results were as follows: Aye: Garner, Matthews and Reives Nay: Cox, Dossenbach and Moretz The Chairman ruled the motion resulted in a tie vote. Upon a vote of the original motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Moretz and Reives Nay: Dossenbach, Garner and Matthews The Chairman ruled the motion resulted in a tie vote. The Board considered surplus school property located at Carolina Trace. County Manager William Cowan told the Board the property, which consisted of one lot, was donated to the schools by a retired couple from Southern Pines and was valued at $8,300.00. Commissioner Reives moved to approve informing the Board of Education that the Board of Commissioners has no interest in the surplus property and they may dispose of it accordingly. Commissioner Moretz seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: None 3