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008 • stated the current playground equipment has been at the Park since 1980 and is in need of repair /replacement. The current play area is located next to the driveway entering the park and the new location proposed is across the meadow in a natural area with shade. Mr. Payne stated that Bliss Products has developed a plan that will provide varied play opportunities for 2 -5 and 5 -12 year olds while maintaining a natural view scape in the Park. The low bid on said project came in at a cost of $39,845.58 and has been allocated as part of the San -Lee Park dam /spillway and associated renovations. County Manager John Crumpton stated that the Park Dam Project came in under budget and no additional funds would be needed for said project. Commissioner Reives stated he didn't feel the timing was right to start spending $40,000 just because we have it. Buchan�a Park was also heavily damaged over the weekend from the tornado and funds may be needed [ it. He further stated he wasn't against what was proposed but felt it was not a good time fors -bee County to be s P 9 endin mone Y— bad timin 9 9 Y 99 with all the issues facing the Count It wa A10 e ted that com anies p might wish to donate playground equipment to the County due to the recent storm situation. After " cir further discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to defer action on the matter. Upon a votethe results were as follows: t1 Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, ReivesShook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted una The Board considered a resolution supporting public education iri lfee County. County Manager John Crumpton stated the Board of Education had approved a resolution supporting public education and asked if the County would approve a similar res M , - u olution. After discussion, Commissioner Parks • moved to approve a Resolution Supporting Public Education,,* Lee County, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman had been adopted unanimously. Assistant County Manager %Finane Lbifector Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending March 2011 No action was taken. County Ma ager John Crumpton asked Board members to change the May 16`" Commissioners ' to May 23'andhold a publicAhearing on the proposed budget at 6 p.m., Monday, June 6 Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the change in meeting schedule as referenced above. Upon a vote results we follows: Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack The Chpifman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Reives moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: • Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None