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''03 13 err _ ~a3 Cowan regarding ma ters of this significance. Commissioner Reives asked Mr. McLaughlin if a Master Plan has even been performed on the Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. McLaughlin stated that he is not aware of a Master Plan ever having been done. Mr. McLaughlin stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission encouraged further pursuit of the feasibility of an ECU park planning class coming to Lee County to assist the Department in the development of a Park Master Plan. He stated that a cost ranging from $800.00 to $1,200.00 would be charged for this service, which would cover transportation and incidental expenses to perform this task. Past estimates of $10,000.00 to $20,000.00 to complete a Master Plan by a private consultant have been cut from budget proposals. Commissioner Cox moved to endorse the Parks and Recreation Department's pursuit in obtaining service from ECU to develop a Master Plan. 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 adopted unanimously. Chairman Stafford recognized Mrs. Alice Griffin of the Johnston-Lee Community Action, Inc., who presented the Anti-Poverty Plan for the Board's consideration. The Plan will become effective February 21, 1991. Commissioner Wicker asked Mrs. Griffin if Lee County is receiving its proportion of the funds received through Smithfield from the Federal government. Mrs. Griffin stated that Lee county is definitely receiving their proper portion of the funds. Lee County was cut $21,000.00 because of the census statistics on unemployment. Smithfield did receive funds. Johnston County's proportion of these funds is sixty percent versus Lee County's forty percent, due to Johnston County's size. Commissioner Matthews commended the programs being sponsored in Lee County by Johnston-Lee Community Action, Inc., especially the Headstart Program. Commissioner Reives asked how many buses are used for the Headstart Program. Mrs. Griffin stated that two buses provide transportation for the program. Chairman Stafford stated that this program may be a possible consideration in the implementation of the Transportation Development Plan. Commissioner Matthews moved to approve the Anti-Poverty Plan for 1991. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker 12