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II.B Approval of Budget Amendment 03/01/21/13 03-01-21-13.pdf II.0 Minutes from the February 15, 2021 Joint Meeting with the Board of Education BOC Minutes - Joint Meeting with BOE 2-15-2021.docx II.D Minutes from the February 15, 2021 Regular Meeting BOC Minutes 2-15-21 Regular Meeting.docx II.E Minutes from the February 15, 2021 Closed Session II.F Approve FY 21 - 22 State Consolidated Agreement CA FY22 Lee.pdf Changes List FY22 CA.pdf II.G Audit Contract Lee County - 2021 Contract and Engagement Letter.pdf III. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pursuant to N.C. General Statute 153A-52.1, the floor was opened for Public Comments. The following people spoke during the Public Comments section of the meeting: - Jerry Foley, 703 Scottsridge Trail, Apex, NC (0.T. Sloan Pool) - Ashley Graves, 398 Bath Bay, Sanford, NC 27332 (0.T. Sloan Pool) - Cara Simmons Langston, 2201 Spring Lane, Sanford, NC 273330 (Water safety in schools) - Samantha Jefferies, 1501 Gormly Circle, Sanford, NC (Year around at O.T. Sloan) - Andrew Jefferies, 1501 Gormly Circle, Sanford, NC (Year around at O.T. Sloan) Commissioner Knecht arrived at 6:08 p.m. IV. OLD BUSINESS IV.A Approve MOU for Project SAFE Neighborhoods The Project SAFE Coordinator position is how local governments have been able to help reduce violent crime and reduce the number of repeat offenders in the County. The Coordinator position works closely with Probation Officers, Department of Health and Human Services, local transportation agencies, Community College, Bread Basket/Food Bank, unemployment offices, substance abuse providers, and vocational rehabilitation to get parolees the services they need. Assistant US Attorney Rob Lang and District Attorney Suzanne Matthews were present. The new MOU will run from February 2021 through June 2022 to run with the fiscal year. Commissioner Sharpe asked for a summary of the activities of the position since COVID. Rob Lang with the US Attorney's office and the Project Safe Neighborhood Coordinator for the district indicated COVID has impacted the program and the ability to build relationships. District Attorney Suzanne Matthews stated that more community outreach and engagement will take place when restrictions are lifted. Agent Chris Thompson with the Sheriff's Office who is part of the task force spoke in favor of the program.