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eco 11 Qr.~ 402 Post office Road stated that he favored hunters obtaining written permission from property owners for use of the land and to hunt with rifles. Mr. Francis Wilmoth of 4317 Farrell Road opposed regulations requiring written permission for hunting. Mr. Tom Poe of 5715 Carbonton Road stated that the only problems he has experienced on his property dealt with deer hunting and with four-wheel vehicles destroying his deer stands and land. Mr. Monroe Morris of 313 First Street, Broadway, stated that the rapidly growing residential areas in Lee County and hunters must co-exist. He stated that the State offers a hunters safety course and that there is public access property on which people can hunt. Mr. Ray Backlund of 2823 John Rosser Road, Mr. William Hancock, Jr., of 2200 Carthage Street, Mr. David Eades of 1113 Pendergrass Road, Mr. Jimmy Ammons of 3831 Farrell Road, Mr. George Riddle of 7811 Deep River Road stated that they oppose enforcing restrictions on hunters. Mr. Julian Alman of the North Carolina Wildlife Commission answered questions from the public and the Board. Ms. Stephanie Thomas spoke in favor of regulating hunting in Lee County and she related a personal experience she encountered with two hunters on her property. There being no else present wishing to speak on this issue, Commissioner Cox moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Wicker moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Reives seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and declared the public session adjourned. "e I g;4zz ezA~" William C. S afford r.,1 irman 6