1986 - 06-13-86 Adjour. Reg. Meeting

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who desired a reduction in the budget, as presented, to come forward and state their views. Messrs. Clyde Rhyne, W. L. Lewis, O. A. Keller, Jr., and Albert Adcock, all spoke in opposition to the budget and asked that the proposed increase be reduced or eliminated. After all who desired a reduction in the budget had been heard, the Chairman opened the floor for those who wished an increase in the budget. Superintendent William Johnson appeared and spoke on behalf of the Board of Education and requested an additional $400, 000. 00 of funds. Mr. Bobby Powell, a member of the Board of Education, also spoke in favor of an increase. After all who desired an increase had been heard, Chairman asked for further comments and there were none. Commissioner Jerry M. Almond moved that the public hearing be closed. Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr. seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Board then considered the draft of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, June 2, 1986. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. moved that the draft be adopted as the official minutes of said meeting and that they be recorded. Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr. seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews, on behalf of the General Government Committee, moved that the Board endorse a proclamation proclaiming July as "National Recreation and Parks Month", and endorsement of the "Life, Be In It" campaign. Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr, seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews reviewed the activities of the Human Resources Commission and moved on behalf of the committee that the contract for mail issuance of feed stamps for the Department of Social Services, be awarded to Cost Containment, Inc. , effective July 1, 1986, and that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contract and all related documentation. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr, reported on the activities of the Public Works Committee. Commissioner Dossenbach, on behalf of the Committea, moved that a San-Lee Heights Community Committee be formed consisting of two or three leaders from the community and that the committee be headed by the County's Grants Administrator. Commissioner Jerry M. Almond seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Jerry M. Almond gave a report on the activities of the Finance Committee to the Board. Commissioner Almond moved that a $50.00 donation from Blue Bell, Inc., be accepted as a gift to the Lee County Ambulance Service. Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr, seconded the motion. Upon a vote, the motion was unanimously adopted.