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0 Moos 13 F,sE 898 The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The next item designated on the agenda was for committee reports. Commissioner Reives reported that he has a recommendation for the Board concerning the Youth Services Program; however, he wishes to meet with County Manager William Cowan, Assistant County Manager Bea Fields, and Ms. Lisa Shearer of Youth Services prior to presenting his recommendation to the Board. Commissioner Reives then recognized Ms. Shearer who reported on her visit to a runaway and homeless youth shelter in Bryson City, North Carolina. Ms. Shearer highlighted and discussed with the Board the following major differences in Bryson City's and Lee County's programs: 1) Their program is affiliated with a regional network organization, which provides training and technical assistance and provides a resource for obtaining grants. 2) Their program employs seven full time employees, with two staff members on duty at all times. 3) Their program only serves children, ages ten to seventeen. Chairman Stafford reported that the Emergency Medical Services Board will be drafting a set of bylaws, which will create a seven member board, in lieu of the current five member board, as well as, addressing other policies. The Board then discussed assessment of liquidated damages to the contractors involved in the construction of the Lee County Civic Center as recommended by Hayes/Howell Architects in the amount of $24,500.00. Commissioner Cox stated that the Buildings, Grounds, and Utilities Committee reviewed the--matter and agreed with the architects' recommendation. Commissioner Hall moved to assess the contractors for $24,500.00. Commissioner Stafford 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. County Manager Cowan reported that the first phase of the renovations to the Lee County Government Center is near completion. The Department of Social Services will be moving into their new offices July 20 - 22, 1991. On July 22, 1991, the computer system will be incapacitated to be relocated; therefore, the offices will have to be closed to the general public during that time. Employees will report to work that day and will be moving into and arranging their new offices. Commissioner Hall moved that the Department of Social Services be closed to the general public on Monday, July 22, 1991. 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 7