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00 00 BOOK 21 PAGE 41G County Manager David Smitherman recommended the Grocery check program be discontinued and instead provide a $25.00 "Chamber Check" to all employees not qualifying for the longevity program. After further discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to deny the County Manager's recommendation and continue with all employees receiving a $25.00 Christmas check/card. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts presented to the Board a detailed five-year analysis of his department showing appropriations from the County, City and Town of Broadway. Mr. Heuts discussed companies that have completed various changes in one way or the other at their facility whether it was an increase in employees, expansion, of some other type change. It was stated that these companies in question did not necessarily receive incentives from the County/City. Also discussed were various companies that did receive any type incentive through the EDC Office. It was noted that Lee County has advanced from a Tier 3 County to a Tier 2 County. This matter will be discussed in more detail at the upcoming Commissioners Retreat to be held February 12-13, 2007. Commissioner Reives had questions of Mr. Heuts in reference to the recent Hummingbird Project and wetland issues at the new Industrial Park. Mr. Heuts stated the County had provided funding for some work completed in the wetland area but there are still issues that need to be addressed and finalized. Mr. John Daniel, Chairman of the Economic Development Corporation addressed the Board and stated the EDC Board wants to be proactive and have a good working relationship with the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Daniel also stated he would like the EDC Board and the Board of Commissioners to hold a work session to discuss the incentive process. No action was taken on this matter. The Board considered an amendment to the Rural Fire Department contracts. Fire Marshal Derrick Clouston told the Board that in May 2003 all Rural Fire Departments entered into agreements with the County of Lee for fire and rescue protection in their designated district. Mr. Clouston stated that all fire department are now providing emergency medical response, in addition to fire and rescue protection, for and within their districts; therefore an amendment to the Original Agreement needs to be approved by the Board. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle had drafted necessary documents for signature by each volunteer fire department once approved by the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Clouston stated that Fire Department Charter's will need to be updated and revised to incorporate revisions. After some discussion, Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the First Amendment to the Original Agreement and a Resolution Authorizing Execution and Delivery of First Amendment to the Original Agreement Between Lee County and Various Fire Departments, copies of which are attached to these 4