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Commissioner Cox advised this would answer uestions that have been asked about the composition of our Boards in regard to minorities. Also, this may cause some people to volunteer their services that we don't normally think of in the busy appointment sessions. Commissioner Cox moved that the County Manager be instructed to follow such a procedure. Commissioner Stafford seconded the motion. The matter was discussed at length following which Commissioner Stafford called for a vote and the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. The County Manager reported that he had received a letter from the Superintendent of Lee County Schools advising that the Board of Education declared a parcel of property surplus at its April 9, 1990 meeting. General Statutes provide that the Board of Education shall provide the Board of commissioners an opportunity to review this property and determine whether the County has any use for it prior to disposing of it. This particular piece of property is on Horner Boulevard directly south of the Barbecue Lodge. Commissioner Stafford moved to advise the Board of Education that the County Commissioners have no interest in this property and authorize them to dispose of it. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion and upon a voted the results were as follows: Aye,: Cox, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The County Manager reported that he had talked with Mr. Holder, owner of the local TV station about video taping Board meetings. Mr. Holder advised they would tape the meetings at a cost of $40.00 per meeting. The Board discussed this proposal, but no action was taken. The Board then discussed an upset bid for the Evergreen Street property. Commissioner Cox moved for adoption of the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lee adopted a resolution expressing its desire to dispose of certain surplus property of the County; and WHEREAS, the Board gave public notice of its intention to receive sealed bids, and WHEREAS, the Board received an offer for the purchase of said property in the amount of $22,500.00; and 8