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cnr)y 13 r,~r 330 Office, to investigate the Social Services DepIRtment with particular emphasis on the Foster Care Program. Commissioner Dossenbach seconded the motion and reiterated that in no way is -this Board trying to take away any duties that the Social Services Board, of which he is a member, has. However, it is our responsibility to the citizens of Lee County to see that the money is spent properly. Commissioner Cox reiterated a statement he made in the Sanford Herald commending the paper for that public service and calling this to the attention of the citizens in Lee County who pay for these services. He also advised that it is his inclination to let the Social Services Board react to this before this Board gets involved. He advised that he felt this could be perceived as questioning the validity of the Social Services Board. He advised he has no problem with having Mr. Renfrow audit the figures, but he felt the Social Services Board should be the one to call Mr. Renfrow. Commissioner Dossenbach advised that the Social Services Board will meet Thursday afternoon. The Board discussed the matter at length. After discussion, upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Leonard Barefoot, Director Planning, was recognized. Mr. Barefoot reported that the Planning Board recommended denial of the request to rezone 14.45 acres of land located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 1, Deep River Road, and the Deep River from Residential Agricultural to Highway Commercial. The petition was submitted by the owners, Jerry L. and Judith Nance. The Planning Board in its recommendation cited the proximity to the river, lack of public utilities, and the large percentage of land area subject to flooding as major factors leading to the denial of the request. Commissioner Cox moved to sustain the majority vote of the Planning Board and deny the rezoning request. Commissioner Stafford seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Donn Gunderson, Director Department Of Social Services, was recognized. Mr. Gunderson requested approval of a renewal contract for attorney services. The Auditor advised that their contracts did not have definite ending and beginning dates and they are in the process of asking the Attorney to re-draft the 2