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500K fo P", r°_ 96 Discussion was held regarding the two engineering presentations previously made. Commissioner Funderburke made a motion to award the contract to the low proposal, that being, Law Engineering Inc., of Raleigh. Commissioner Wicker seconded the motion and it was carried by unanimous vote. Discussion was held regarding the revision to the county's Trans- portation Development Plan. After much discussion, it was decided to award the contract to Robinson Sanderlin and Associates of Raleigh on motion of Commissioner Lila Nielsen, seconded by Commissioner Funderburke and carried unanimously. A copy of the agreement is attached and incorporated into these minutes by reference. Dr. Dotterer moved to proclaim May 19, 1981 as "Teacher Appreciation Day". Mr. Wicker seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Jack Funderburke made a motion to adopt a resolution proclaiming the month of May 1981 as "Older American Month" in Lee County. Commissioner Lila Nielsen seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. Mr. Hartman advised the board of various transfers he had authorized under his authority as Budget Officer. A copy of such transfers are attached and made a part of these minutes by reference. (Budget Amendment #810402) Mr. Hartman then introduced Budget Amendment #810403 a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference to these minutes. After some discussion Commissioner Funderburke made a motion to approve the amendment as presented. His motion was seconded by Lila Nielsen and unanimously adopted. Mr. Taylor_Uzzell and Mr. Ron Ferris of the Recreation Department presented a plan to the Board to utilize the Reeves Property as a "Pars Cours". Plans are to fence off a part of the property for continued use as pasture land and to eventually include picnic areas and a playground area. Cost of the project is estimated to be $2,800 during the current fiscal year and approximately $10,800 during next fiscal year. Because of the need for a committment of funds during next budget year, it was decided by the Board to defer action on this proposal until later in this year's budget cycle. Mr. Hartman introduced an engineering change order (copy attached) which reduces the contract with Wham & Hunt Construction Company by $3,484.44. Lila Nielsen made a motion to approve the change order, seconded by Dr. Dotterer and it carried unanimously. The agreement with Lutheran Family Homes for the operation of the Youth Shelter during the next fiscal year was discussed. Dr. Dotterer made a motion to enter into the agreement, seconded by Lila Nielsen and the motion carried unanimously.