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13 ^~S 293 Manager advised that proposals for signs for t{e Lee County Government Center were requested from Powers Sign Company of Danville, Va., Andco of Greensboro, Signage Industries of Archdale and R. P. Architectural Signage of Charlotte. The low bid was Andco with a bid of $8,096. Andco has done a lot of signs in this area including Lee County Industrial Park. The County Manager showed the Board drawings prepared by Andco. Mr. Cowan advised that the sign that covers the old "Lee County Hospital" sign was not included in the original bid due to an error. The Finance officer reported that she has obtained two different figures from Andco this morning for that sign. One is a 1/8 inch for $978 and the other a 2 inch which is a raised block for $1603. The Board looked at the drawings and discussed them at length. After discussion, Commissioner Cox moved to authorize the County Manager to purchase the signs for the Lee County Government Center. Commissioner Matthews 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. The County Manager was instructed to not purchase new flag poles, but to move the two that are at the entrance to the Wilrik Building to Hillcrest. Commissioner Matthews nominated Mrs. Diane Lamb to serve for a two year term on the Personnel Board replacing Mrs. Fields who resigned her position. 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. Mrs. Alice Griffin, member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, was recognized. Mrs. Griffin reported that the Advisory Board voted to recommend Mr. David Polston of Wilmington, NC as the architect for the new senior center project. Mr. Polston has designed senior centers and other environments for older adults and has previously worked as a consultant with the Department For The Aging. Mr. Polston's proposed architectural fee is 5%. Commissioner Dossenbach moved to hire Mr. Polston as the architect of record. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. The Chairman opened the floor for discussion. Commissioner Stafford asked if any consideration was given to local people. Mrs. Griffin advised that she is not sure whether the committee has checked with anyone else. Mr. Albert Ankron was recognized and advised that there has not been any checking at all as far as a commitment is concerned. They have had a lot of support from Mr. Polston through the planning stage and he has done something like 100 senior centers. Commissioner Stafford asked 3