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0 BOOK 22 Pict 264 County Manager John Crumpton asked the Board to consider a Letter of Intent to the Golden LEAF Foundation in support of technology upgrades in the 12 regional school systems, community colleges, and universities throughout the BRAC impacted region. After discussion, Commissioner Quiggle moved to approve a Letter of Intent to Golden LEAF, 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: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton discussed a BRAC Real Estate/Relocation Housing Fair scheduled for September in Fort McPherson, Georgia. Lee County has been asked to send up to three (3) representatives to attend the Fair for an opportunity to promote the county and provide information to potential residents. It was suggested that someone from Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Realtors attend the Relocation Fair. After discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved for the County Manager to select three representatives from Lee County to attend the Relocation Housing Fair in Fort McPherson, Georgia, on September 10-11, 2008 . 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 a request from the Sanford City Council to appoint Councilman Charles Taylor as an ex-officio member to the Lee County Parks and Recreation Commission. After some discussion, Commissioner Shook moved to appoint Councilman Charles Taylor to the Parks and Recreation Commission as an ex-officio non-voting member. 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. Commissioner Reives moved to dedicate the July 21, 2008 Commissioner's meeting in memory of U.S. Senator Jesse Helms. Mr. Reives stated that he appreciated people who are willing to stand their ground for what they believe in. 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. Commissioner Lemmond discussed various workshops he attended at the recent NACo Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. 8