2008 - 07-21-08 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

M Aft, BOOK 22 m 263 Mike Allred (1" alternate) 1 year June 2009 Filled unexpired term Tommy Fallin (2ntl alternate) 1 year June 2009 Filled unexpired term Reappointments Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending June 2008. Chairman Brown moved to approve the report as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered an Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Lee County Buildings. County Manager John Crumpton told the Board he had received a letter from District Attorney Susan Doyle requesting that the Lee County Courthouse be designated as a non-smoking building; specifically, the attorney lounge on the second floor of the courthouse. Ms. Doyle stated she has two pregnant employees that are concerned about second-hand smoke for their unborn babies. Mr. Crumpton presented a "Draft" Ordinance for the Board to consider that would prohibit smoking in any/all Lee County owned or leased facilities. Mr. Crumpton further stated that Register of Deeds Mollie McInnis and Clerk of Court Ann Blakely are in favor of a smoking ban. Sheriff Carter has remained neutral on the matter. Mr. Crumpton stated if an Ordinance was adopted, the City of Sanford would be asked to enforce the ruling. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to defer action on the matter until something in writing could be obtained from the Register of Deeds, Clerk of Court, and Lee County Bar Association. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: Quiggle The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. County Manager John Crumpton stated that Consultant Ray Martin had completed a report from the recent inspection of Lee County High School. Mr. Martin stated that only minor "non-emergency" maintenance/housekeeping items had been found from their visit. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to accept the report and forward a copy to the Board of Education and Parents for Parity Organization. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton reminded Commissioners of the July 28th public informational meeting that BRAC representatives will conduct at the Cooperative Extension Office. All Commissioners were encouraged to attend. 7