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the event. The organization requested $3,000 to match funds from the state. The Arts Council offers grants to other organizations to fund arts and culture opportunities. County Attorney Whitney Parrish reminded the Board members about changes to North Carolina General Statute Section 14-234.3 that indicate that no public official including elected board members shall knowingly make or administer a contract with a non-profit for which the public official is associated. The statute doesn't define association, but sitting on a board or being closely involved would be in violation of the statute since these would be positions of influence. Railroad House Historical Association Marty Stevens, Immediate Past President, provided information on behalf of the Railroad House Historical Association. The Railroad House Museum is the only museum for Sanford, Lee County and Broadway. They have many donated artifacts and feature the most important one, the Railroad House in downtown Sanford. The facility costs $10,000 annually to operate and is run by volunteers. Grant requests are submitted to both the County and City of Sanford to provide ongoing funding for the Railroad House. This year, Representative John Sauls secured a grant from the State for $100,000, which is earmarked for capital improvements. The funds will be used to address several repair projects that are needed. The money must be spent within a year. Heat and air must be operational at all times to preserve the artifacts. There will be a 150th birthday celebration event held on October 16, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Temple Theatre Company, Inc. Ga van Pamer, Associate Assistant Director at Temple Theatre, and Raven Pandelosia, Marketing Director, provided information on behalf of Temple Theatre. Peggy Taphorn has been the Producing Director for 15 years. Over that time, Temple has seen tremendous growth and community support. Temple Theatre's 100th anniversary is coming up. The Theatre uses Lee County funding for operating costs and various other expenses. Temple Theatre is working on overcoming the challenges of COVID-19. Temple Theatre brought in 40,000 visitors annually from 60 counties prior to COVID-19, and the attendance numbers are now returning. New season tickets are on sale. Commissioner Lavallee arrived at 4:30 p.m. Temple served over 600 youth prior to the pandemic and have amped up youth programming since then to provide safe interaction. Numerous scholarships have been provided so everyone is included. Temple Ensemble performed during the holidays and at special events. The Temple Teen Ensemble provides performances free of charge. Temple has been working with some of the local schools to partner on musicals. There has been minority student engagement through student matinees. Student matinees are offered to schools at the price of$8 per ticket. Temple also has a program with 4-5 actors that tour through the school districts. This stopped during the pandemic and is now starting back this year. Temple received PPP money and are one of the few arts organizations that stayed open during the pandemic. They are working with local contractors to perform renovations. "Page to Stage"or "Story Time" were some ideas expressed for partnership programs that could be done with the Lee County Library. Temple Staff are bonded and an endowment program has been started to help sustain the Temple in the future.