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L'DOv 13 r~r< 309 to occupy its present quarters in the Rescue Squad building without the payment of rent during the period of this franchise agreement. Commissioner Stafford seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. The Board then discussed the Certification of Emergency Medical Service employees. Commissioner Cox asked the County Manager to check and make sure that proper documentation on certifications were in the personnel files. The Board next considered scheduling a Public Hearing for Minority Participation in Major Building Construction Projects. The County Attorney advised that G.S. 143-128 requires that each public body must, after notice and a public hearing, adopt an appropriate verifiable percentage goal for participation by minority businesses in the total value of work for which a contract or contracts are awarded under G.S. 143-128. We are securing a list of minority contractors from the Minority Business Development Agency and the N. C. Institute of Minority Economic Development as well as posting a notice at the courthouse and an ad in the newspaper. The next step is to schedule a Public Hearing so the architects can incorporate the percentage goal in their specifications. Commissioner Stafford moved to schedule a Public Hearing on Monday, October 15th immediately following the Public Hearing on a rezoning request which is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. The County Manager distributed a draft of the proposed Personnel Policy. He reported that part of the contract with David M. Griffith & Associates was to draft a new Personnel Policy. They completed their initial draft in April. A Committee was appointed, consisting of eight employees and chaired by Bob Joyce to go through it page by page, offer modifications and "fine tune" it to Lee County's needs. Also, to make sure it was consistent with the current Personnel Policy. After that, it was sent to Steve Allred, an Attorney with the Institute of Government, who is one of the leading experts in North Carolina on personnel matters. He reviewed it during the month of August and early September and offered several suggestions mainly in language and grievance procedures. Mr. 7