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taking place. According to Assistant County Manager, Beatrice Fields, the following amounts meet the minimum requirements and some exceed the required amounts: office Coverage Expires Sheriff Register of Deeds Tax Collector Deputy Finance Of (Social Services Finance Officer Assistant Finance $ 5,000.00 20,000.00 50,000.00 Eicer 10,000.00 Director) 50,000.00 Officer 10,000.00 12-01-94 7-21-91 7-01-91 7-01-91 7-01-91 7-01-91 Commissioner Wicker asked if these amounts adequately cover each office. Attorney Hoyle stated that if an individual is sued due to negligence, the individual's property stands for the individual's performance. The bond covers what the individual cannot pay. The County also carries liability insurance on its employees, which is for the protection of the general public. Commissioner Hall requested that the amounts of these bonds be investigated to assure that they are adequate. Commissioner Wicker moved that the bonds be approved. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None Chairman Stafford ruled the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Stafford recognized Mike Matochik, Library Director, who presented two videos entitled "Local Government: It's All Around Us!" and "The Challenge of Change: County Government Prepares for the 21st Century". These videos will be available at the library for the public's use. Chairman Stafford thanked Mr. Matochik for the presentation. Commissioner Reives asked if the government center will facilitate a better means for presentations. Chairman Stafford instructed the County Manager to review this with the architect. The Board considered a request to purchase a straw blower and a soil mover for the Soil and Water Conservation District as presented by Mr. Gilbert Matthews. Mr. Matthews stated that two years ago, the County purchased a $7,000.00 sod planting drill for Lee County farmers' use, which has been paid for through rental fees. This equipment aids in keeping fertilizer and seed in place and out of the waterways. Lee County farmers must install approximately 50 acres of grassed waterways and 20 acres of critical area seeding within a couple of years to comply with the 1985 Farm Bill. These pieces of equipment are too expensive 5