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StlaK 10 imn 40 Mr. Derrell Mullins, Architect, discussed with the Board progress on the renovation of the Lee County Jail and Sheriff's office. Mr. Mullins reported that the Sheriff had indicated that there was an additional need for one-man security cells in the structure. The Board instructed Mr. Mullins to investigate the possible inclusion of these cells in the current project as well as determining what added costs would be incurred as a result of such action. The advertisement for heating and air conditioning bids on the jail and Sheriff's office renovation project was discussed. Dr. Dotterer made a motion to advertise for these bids on the project to be opened at the April 6th meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Nielsen and carried unanimously. The ongoing feasibility study of the use'by the county of the old hospital facility was discussed but no formal action was taken. Sheriff Thomas appeared before the Board and indicated his need for an early advertisement to receive new car bids for the upcoming fiscal year. The present condition of his old vehicles was reported and discussion ensued. After the discussion,iDr. Dotterer made a motion, seconded by Jack Funderburke, to advertise for three (3) vehicles to be opened at the April 6th meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. Mr, Hartman, County Manager, reported to the Board transfer of budget items made by him as indicated by the attached copy of Budget Adjustment 1810203 which copy is made a part of these minutes by reference. Mr. Hartman then presented his recommendation for the use of Revenue Sharing funds (copy attached). A Public Hearing was scheduled for the March 16th meeting on motion by Dr. Dotterer, seconded by Mrs. Nielsen and unanimously carried. Mr. Harmon advised the Board of the recent death of one of the county's employees, Mr. Joe Morris, and was authorized by consensus to send a letter to Mr. Morris's family on behalf of the Commissioners. The use of one of the county's old ambulances by the Rescue Squad was requested by Mr. Hartman and authorized on motion by Jack Funderburke, seconded by Dr. Dotterer and unanimous vote. The request of the Council on Aging for use of the former City Hall was discussed by the Board. Mr. Harmon presented a background report on the past history of the Council's use of the old railroad station including the amount of work done on the station to renovate. After his presentation, there was much discussion. Utilities, the condition of the roof and basement and the east corner of the building were some of the items of concern. Mr. Harmon appointed Mrs. Nielsen and Mr. Wicker as a committee to work with the County Manager to examine the feasibility of,using such a building and requested that they report their findings as soon as possible. Mr. Wicker noted and the Board agreed by consensus that the study not begin until the City of Sanford formally made an offer of the building to the County. Mr. Hartman then discussed the Coordinated Transportation System with the Board. After giving a brief history of, and the current status of the system, Mr. Hartman recommended to the Board that the County request permission from the State to revise its coordination grant. The revision would allow the money to be used in the form of consultant services to change the Transportation Development Plan by examining the alternative of allowing the Council on Aging to administer the Coordinated Trans- portation System directly. Mrs. Nielsen moved to accept the recommendation, seconded by Dr. Dotterer and unanimously carried.