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Commissioner. z3bOf 13 Jbb Commissioner Hall asked how many vehicles are involved in Lee County's transportation program. Ms. Davidson stated that thirteen vehicles were purchased under the 16B2 Program. Chairman Stafford asked the County's percentage to match the State and Federal funds for these vehicles. Ms. Davidson stated that the County's percentage on the cost of these vehicles is twenty percent. Ms. Pam Adams, Director of the Department for the Aging, stated that initially a lead agency needs to be appointed. More detailed information will be presented later when the plan is complete. County Manager Cowan stated that the consultants have analyzed current information and have recommended some changes that need to be made. The Commissioners will have to take final action based on the recommendations of the steering committee. Commissioner Cox asked if the County school buses could also be utilized in the program. Chairman Stafford stated that the State does not allow any governing unit other than the schools to have control over the school buses. The State normally maintains the buses; however, when the County has to start paying for the maintenance of the buses, they should also have some control over the use of the buses. County Manager Cowan stated that the County buys the buses for the County school system. Ms. Bunch stated that there is a General Statute that allows school buses to be used by the Council on Aging. However, that has been relatively unsuccessful in North Carolina, because the Council on Aging has approached the school boards about using the vehicles. The school boards raised the price for use so that it would not be affordable for the agency. Commissioner Cox moved to authorize the Chairman to make any appointments that are required to complete the 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. The Board observed a short recess. Following the recess, the Board considered a request to pursue the formal application for a Land and Water Conservation Fund matching grant to construct a portion of a "greenway" presented by Don McLaughlin, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department. In conjunction with this request, Mr. McLaughlin requested that the Board consider approval of an agreement format for land donation for this "greenway". A copy of this agreement format is attached to these minutes, and by this 7