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BOOK 21 PAGE Services, and the transfer of funding for BRAC. After some discussion, ® Commissioner Lemmond moved to approve budget amendment # 01/08/07/#10, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Lemmond discussed with the Board a request to apply for a grant through the Environmental Impact Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) for stream restoration at Buchanan Park. Mr. Lemmond stated banks along the stream at the Park are eroding and the road is washing out near the parking area that leads to the children's park. He further stated the bridge across the stream needs to be repaired or replaced. Mr. Lemmond stated it will cost approximately $75,000 for the above-mentioned project renovations and the County may be asked to contribute matching funds for the project. After some discussion, Commissioner Stevens moved to submit paperwork to RC&D for a $75,000 grant to be used for stream restoration at Buchanan Park. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Stevens, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives discussed with the Board two recent articles that appeared in The News and Observer in reference to Mental Health Reform. The Clerk was asked to furnish each Commissioner with a copy of the two articles in question, copies of which are attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. No action was taken. Commissioner Reives discussed a recent report submitted by Economic Development Director Bob Heuts in reference to a breakdown of what EDC has spent on incentives over the past five (5) years. Mr. Reives stated he would like an update from Mr. Heuts on recent changes to incentives offered. After some discussion, Chairman Brown asked the County Manager to invite Mr. Heuts to the January 22, 2007, meeting to discuss these matters. Commissioner Shook asked for more detailed information on the projects discussed in the EDC report. She also stated this might be good discussion for the upcoming February Commissioner's Retreat. The Board considered an appointment to the Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board. The Clerk ran an ad in The Sanford Herald on December 15, 2006, asking for interested people to submit applications. One application was received from Mr. Richard (Bud) Schlademan. Commissioner Lemmond moved to accept the application submitted by Mr. Richard (Bud) Schlademan to serve on the Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board and filling the unexpired term of Mr. James Powers. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 19 6