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BOOK PAGE 3I Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Quiggle, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) relating to accessory dwellings in certain districts. Assistant Planning Director Marshall Downey told the Board action on this item was deferred at the July 21, 2008 meeting by a request of Planning Department staff. Commissioner Lemmond moved to take the item off the table for consideration. 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. Mr. Downey explained the text amendment which would regulate accessory dwellings in the R-10 and R-12 zoning districts which are located only within the municipalities. The City of Sanford adopted the revised amendment at their August 19, 2008 meeting and the Town of Broadway will consider it at their meeting on September 22nd. Mr. Downey stated the amendment would not affect the zoning jurisdiction of Lee County, however, the Commissioners should consider adoption to ensure consistency in the UDO. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance as it relates to accessory dwellings, 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. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Monthly Financial Report for month ending August 2008. Commissioner Lemmond moved to accept 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. County Manager John Crumpton introduced Lee County's new Health Director Howard Surface. Mr. Surface spoke briefly and stated he was happy to be in Lee County. Construction Consultant Ray Martin presented the Safety-Security Inspection Report for the Jonesboro Campus. Mr. Martin stated that bad conditions were found on the campus with the major one being no fire alarm system except for a few fire extinguishers. Water leakage was found around the roof line, windows, doors, and walls along with mold in various areas. Asbestos was also found in some areas. The report also stated that outside lighting was also an issue. Mr. Martin suggested that mobile units 5