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The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Dr. Bud Marchant, President of Central Carolina Community College presented the required paperwork to appear before the Board and discuss the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). Dr. Marchant and Ms. Rosalind Cross gave a short overview of the program. It was stated that changes will be made to the By -Laws to appoint new members for 4 -year terms from July 1" through June 30` The Board of Commissioners was asked to appoint someone from the Public Employment Service representative area and to extend terms of current members they have already appointed. After discussion, Commissioner Womack moved to extend term limits for the following Workforce Development Board members: Bud Schlademan, extend term ending by two years (term now ends June 30, 2017), Tony Lett, extend term ending by one year (term now ends June 30, 2017), Wes McGee, extend term ending by two years (term now ends June 30, 2017), Cherise Williams, extend term ending by ten months (term now ends June 30, 2017), Jim Womack, extend term ending by two years (term now ends June 30, 2015) Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Chairman Shook stated she would contact the Employment Security Commission for a recommendation from that agency. A recommendation will be presented to the Board for consideration at the October 3 rd meeting. The Board considered appointments to the Local Firemen's Relief Fund Board. Donald Andrews, Chairman of the Lee County Fire Advisory Board asked that two trustees be appointed to serve on the volunteer fire departments Firemen's Relief Fund Board. Each fire department is made up of three local members and two members appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Each fire department will forward annual funds that are not appropriated to the North Carolina State Firemen's Association. Two appointments need to be made to serve on all the volunteer fire department boards and one to serve on the Cape Fear Fire Department Board. After discussion, Commissioner Shook moved to reappoint Donald Andrews and herself to serve on the Fire Department Relief Fund Board and Commissioner Parks to serve on the Cape Fear Board along with Commissioner Shook. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. At this time the Board held a public hearing for the FY 2011/12 Rural Operating Assistance Grant. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson stated a public hearing is required as part of the grant application. The following funding levels have been allocated to Lee County: Elderly and Disabled Transportation Assistance - $67,207.00 — no local match required. These funds assist clients of Lee County Senior Services, Lee County Industries,