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?o o, 11 2C Commissioner Almond brought up for discussion, the filling of a term on the Library Board, in advance. This matter was discussed but no action taken. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the Inspections office be made a separate independent department of the county activities to report directly to the County Manager. Commissioner Jerry M. Almond seconded the motion and upon a vote, Commissioner Jerry M. Almond and Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker voted for the motion and Commissioners Dossenbach, Matthews and Dotterer voted against it. The Chairman declared that the motion was defeated. The meeting recessed for lunch, to re-convene at 1:30 o'clock p. m. The meeting re-convened at 1:37 o'clock p, m. , with all Commissioners present except Commissioner Jerry M. Almond. Chairman John E. Dotterer presided. The County Manager reported that there would be a joint meeting with the Board of Aldermen of the City of Sanford, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. , on Monday, September 12, 1983, at the Palomino Restaurant. It was reported that the Library had received a gift and would therefore need to amend their budget to reflect such gift. It was also discussed about the repairs needed because of the leak in the Library roof. The County Manager reported that the safe driving bill will cost more money in the operation of the Court and Jail system and counseling and in providing Community Service work. The status of the Landfill equipment was discussed. During the discussion, Commissioner Jerry M. Almond joined the meeting and participated in the further deliberations of the Board. Comm- issioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the County have the 1978 Mack Truck repaired. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr., seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The County Manager reported that the Lemon Springs Fire Department desired for the County to make an out right gift of the Teacherage Building to them, and the law authorizing such conveyance was read to the Board. It was reported to the Board that the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce had requested the County to pay $600. 00 to help fix the parking lot near the Department of Aging building. Upon the motion of Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr., the County Manager was authorized to offer $400.00 assistance for this project. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted.