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eoo 13. "163 not service the Aging Program. However, they hie found they cannot withdraw in that short of notice. If they could have withdrawn this year Mrs. Adams would be concerned, but she is more comfortable now that she has been given a year to develop an alternative strategy. If we do not stay in the Triangle J COG, then we need to make them an offer for servicing the Aging Program. Commissioner Cox moved that Lee County decline membership in Triangle J COG and Triangle South in the interest of budget considerations and that the County Manager be instructed to negotiate with Triangle J COG for administration of the required services. Commissioner Dossenbach seconded the motion. The Chairman expressed his concern that we may be making this decision too fast. The Board discussed the matter at length. Commissioner Stafford advised that if the originator of the motion would include a sum as to what we would pay for administration of the services he would be supportive of that part of the motion. Also, Triangle South has not been discussed and he wished it had not been included in the motion. Commissioner Cox amended his motion to withdraw Triangle South and to authorize the County Manager to negotiate with a $10,000 cap for the services. Commissioner Dossenbach seconded the motion. The Chairman asked the Clerk to read the motion: "To decline membership in the Triangle J COG because of budget concerns and authorize the County Manager to negotiate with them for servicing the Program on Aging with a cap of $10,000 for these services." There being no further 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. Commissioner Dossenbach reported for the committee on membership in Triangle South. He advised that last year when Triangle South came before this Board one of their members stated that if Lee County would fund them that year, they would not ask for further funding unless they could show some benefits from the money that was given. The committee feels that Lee County has not received any benefits from Triangle South and recommends that Lee County withdraw its membership from this organization. Commissioner Dossenbach moved that Lee County withdraw its membership from Triangle South effective July 1, 1990. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. The Chairman asked if membership in Triangle South was in the budget this year. The County Manager advised they are budgeted for $10,000 under Grants and Economic Development. Discussion followed on what services Triangle South provided. The County Manager reported that they offer committees that study issues such as transportation, education, solid waste and other issues of importance to their districts and city councilmen in their service area which they consider to be Harnett County, 4