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003 Commissioner Lemmond moved to approve the agenda as amended. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Lemmond moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, which consisted of the following items: • Minutes from May 19, 2008 regular meeting, and • FY 2008-09 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Senior Services, Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The following signed up to speak during the Public Comments section of the meeting: • Mr. Keith Clark, Chris Cole Road, Sanford At this time the Board conducted a public hearing to consider an economic development project between the Lee County Economic Development Corporation and 3M manufacturing company. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts told the Board the project would include participation in the cost of renovating and new equipment. The project represents an investment to Lee County of at least $2,600,000.00 and the project will add at least 10 new jobs in Lee County. Mr. Heuts stated that if approved, the County would be responsible for $40,463 over a 5-year period. Chairman Brown opened the advertised public hearing. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the economic development project with 3M: • Mr. Keith Clark, 233 Chris Cole Road, Sanford • Ms. Phyllis Lyons, 101 Wendy Lane, Sanford The following individuals spoke in favor of the economic development project with 3M: • Mr. Bob Heuts, Lee County EDC Director • Mr. John Daniel, Chairman of the Economic Development Corporation Chairman Brown closed the public hearing. is Commissioner Shook moved to defer action on a Resolution Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for an Economic Development Project and Approving an Agreement 2