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C� aoolw 24 'F%: Economic Development Director Bob Heuts stated he was pleased to hear this motion as Director of Economic Development. He stated that over the past 6 months a lot of discussion has taken place by the EDC Board to have more open communication with Commissioners and for the County Manager, City Manager, and Broadway Town Manager to have a seat on the Executive Board. Donnie Oldham, Chairman of the EDC Board thanked Commissioners for their vote and stated he would like to see a good discussion with all stakeholders being on the same page and having a great EDC Board. Commissioner Reives stated he would like to see the EDC Board work on annexation issues with the City of Sanford and to make this a major topic for in 2012. Mr. Reives moved to approve a Resolution Amending the Contract between the Lee County Board of Commissioners and the Lee County Economic Development Corporation, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Parks, Shook, and Womack The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 4 to 3 vote. At this time, Mr. John Anzivino from Springsted Consultants appeared before the Board and discussed the upcoming pay classification study for county employees. Mr. Anzivino stated the study would be completed by the end of March 2012. No action was taken. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented a power point presentation regarding the County's finances for fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. Mr. J. P. Jones from Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs was also present and stated Lee County had an A+ rating and no findings or weaknesses were discovered during the audit. No action was taken. Tax Administrator Dwane Brinson presented two late listing tax appeals for the Boards' consideration at this time. The first appeal was from Willett's Logging where a 10% late list penalty was applied to the business listing after the tax office did not timely receive the listing. Mr. Brinson stated the late listing penalty amounts to $64.55 in County revenue and $7.92 in Cape Fear Fire district revenue for a total of $72.47. Commissioner Womack moved to accept the recommendation of the Tax Administrator to deny the request to forgive the late listing penalty for Willett's Logging as presented. 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. The second late list appeal presented by Mr. Brinson was from Carter Bank & Trust. A 10% late list penalty was applied to this business listing after the tax office did not timely receive the listing. Mr. Brinson stated the late listing penalty amounts to $33.07 in County revenue and $23.81 in City revenue for a total of $56.88. Mr. Brinson stated the City would have to vote on their portion of the late listing penalty in the amount of $23.81. Commissioner Womack moved to accept the recommendation of the Tax Administrator to deny the request to forgive the late listing penalty (County portion) for Carter Bank & Trust as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Hayes, Oldham, Parks, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Womack Nay: None