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Sao results were as fo lows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion adopted unanimously. Finance Director Beatrice Fields reviewed Budget Amendment #01/07/91/10, a copy of which is attached to these minutes, and by this reference, made a part hereof. The request is for additional Day Care funds for Social Services in the amount of $4,178.00. Commissioner Wicker stated that the Finance Committee recommended approval of this budget amendment. Commissioner Hall moved to adopt the budget amendment. 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 adopted unanimously. The Board next considered the preliminary plans for the Lee County Government Center. Commissioner Cox, Chairman of the Buildings, Grounds, and Utilities Committee, stated that after meeting with the architect, the committee recommended advertising for bids for the project. Mr. Derrell Mullins, architect for the project, reviewed the floor plans with the Board. Commissioner Cox stated that the County Commissioners' Board Room will have direct outside access, so that the remainder of the building can be locked during night meetings. Commissioner Reives inquired about the seating capacity of the Board Room. Mr. Mullins stated that the seating capacity will be forty-two. Chairman Stafford stated that in the plans for the Courthouse, Jail, and Law Enforcment Center, one of the large rooms could be converted into a County Commissioners' Board Room, in the event that a sizeable number of people would be attending the meeting. Commissioner Wicker commended the Maintenance Department for the job being done on the demolitions required before renovations can begin. County Manager Cowan stated that this department will also install the plumbing for the project. Mr. Mullins stated that asbestos has been removed in the unoccupied areas of the building. Mr. Mullins recommended advertising for bids January 14, 1991, and receiving bids on February 13, 1991, at 3:30 P.M., in the Board of Commissioners' Room. Chairman Stafford asked what the completion time for the construction will be. Mr. Mullins stated that the contractor will be allowed 160 days to complete the construction. Commissioner Cox moved to approve the preliminary plans for the Lee County Government Center. Commissioner Wicker seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker