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I ti 38 a D 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. Commissioner Matthews moved that the Board hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cox and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been unanimously adopted and the public hearing open. The Chairman recognized Mr. Bob Joyce, Economic Development Director, Mr. Joyce explained that Lee County is considering applying to the Division of Community Assistance, North Carolina Department of Commerce and Community Development for a Community Development Block Grant for Economic Development. The activities that are allowed under this Grant are directed primarily towards the creation of jobs for low and moderate income people. The application for these grants must show that at least 61% of the funds will benefit low and moderate income people. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain citizen input into the identification of economic needs and the desired economic development activities. After public comment has been received, a second Public Hearing will be held on the 19th of this month that will specifically identify how the funds will be used. They are considering applying for a grant that will extend the water line on Highway 78 to Pearson Textile. Pearson Textile, with the availability of water, can create 8 new jobs and will invest about $250,000 in plant expansion and equipment. The Chairman opened the floor to all persons who wanted to speak on the matter and no one appeared before the Board. Commissioner Cox moved that the public hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stafford, and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been unanimously adopted and the public hearing closed. The Board then observed a short recess. Following the recess, the Board convened with all members present. The Board then considered a request from Central Carolina Community College to use remaining funds for landscaping and site improvements for the Health Building area. The Chairman recognized Dr. Marvin R. Joyner, President of CCCC. Dr. Joyner 3