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0 tjto~ 13 5 79 courthouse should be renovated so the community will be proud of the results. Commissioner Cox stated that if the people of Lee County want the Board to spend money to produce the best results, it may be wiser to build a new facility. Commissioner Cox stated that at a later time, he would like for the Board to consider plans for a symmetrical addition on the other end of the courthouse. Commissioner Wicker stated that several years ago $100,000.00 was spent on the jail and it was not expanded. The courthouse cannot be renovated for $317,000.00; so many unexpected things will have to be done for it to comply with codes, which will cost much more than planned. Money used to complete that project will leave less funds to be spent on the jail facility. Commissioner Cox moved to adopt Chairman Stafford's recommendations in an effort to proceed with preliminary planning to determine the most feasible plan for the courthouse. Commissioner Paschal 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. Commissioner Matthews stated her concern about the Board's need to address the Nova Medical Transport, Inc., contract. Chairman Stafford stated that he received a copy of the contract and has given it to County Manager Cowan to be included in the agenda of the next meeting, pending a review from County Attorney Hoyle. Commissioner Matthews asked if there will be any consideration of additional personnel for the Emergency Medical Services. Chairman Stafford stated that the Finance Committee needs to address this matter at their next meeting. Chairman Stafford stated that the two EMS vehicles currently utilized are at times not adequate to accommodate emergencies that arise. Since the 911 System was initiated, more calls are received. Even though some calls do not require emergency vehicles, the Department still has to respond because of the liability involved. Commissioner Matthews asked Finance Director Beatrice Fields how much overtime was incurred. Mrs. Fields stated that 176 hours have been accumulated by a group of about eight people. Commissioner Hall stated that an accumulation of too much overtime could cause problems. Commissioner Reives stated that Lee-Harnett Area Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Authority was audited by the United States Office of the Inspector General's Office of Audit Services and found them to be in compliance with all program requirements. He stated that Lee-Harnett will serve as a model for the other 55 centers to be audited nationwide. Commissioner Reives commended Mr. Mansfield Elmore and his staff for this accomplishment. Commissioner Reives then moved that letters of 11