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eer 24 �r:: 42 . Resolution Supporting Public Education in Lee County (copy attached) Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None Chairman Shook thanked all emergency responders, volunteers, staff and others that have donated their time assisting with the tornado that swept across Sanford and Lee County the afternoon of Saturday, April 16, 2011. Emergency Services Director Shane Seagroves updated Board members on the tornado that hit Lee County at approximately 3 p.m., Saturday, April 16, 2011. County Manager John Crumpton stated that Moore and Chatham counties will be sending inspectors to assist in inspection of damaged homes and property. Mr. Seagroves presented a power point which showed damaged areas and thanked everyone for their assistance. The 10 %2 mile path of destruction destroyed sixty -one (61) homes, fifty - one (51) homes have major damage, fifty (50) with moderate damage, and one hundred and nine (109) with minor damage. Two fatalities have been reported and several were injured. One of the Static Control buildings in the Jonesboro area received heavy damage, Lowe's Home Improvement was completely destroyed and several other businesses received major damage. Search and rescue teams are still working in the additional areas that have been designated as damaged. The shelter was opened Saturday evening at San Lee Middle School with twenty -seven (27) individuals housed and a smaller number was reported staying on Sunday night. The shelter was closed at mid -day Monday. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been set up at the Central Carolina Emergency Training Center located on Airport Road off Tramway Road and a warehouse is being established at the same location for donations of non - perishable items from the public. Donations may be made by contacting the Emergency Services Office at 718 -4670 where special lines will be set up to take calls and questions from citizens. Rules and guidelines for debris removal were discussed. Mr. Crumpton presented a copy of the Proclamation of State of Emergency that was drafted and signed by the Chairman and Mayor of Sanford Saturday night. Mr. Crumpton also stated the City of Sanford had asked to be removed from the "curfew portion" of the proclamation. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to approve the Proclamation of State of Emergency, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof, and to remove the City of Sanford from the curfew portion of the proclamation. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an agreement with Byrd Brothers Emergency Services, LLC for debris removal from the April 16` tornado. Solid Waste Superintendent Joseph Cherry presented the agreement with Byrd Brothers and discussed various parts of the agreement. Mr. Karl Dix, Vice President of Byrd Brothers was present and answered questions concerning the agreement. It was also noted by the County Manager that the City of Sanford wished to be included in the agreement with Byrd Brothers if approved. After discussion, Commissioner Hayes moved to approve the agreement with Byrd Brothers Emergency Services, LLC for debris removal, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof, and to include the City of Sanford and the Town of Broadway in the contract. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 2