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0 BOOK 21 PAGE 452' Joe West, Chairman of the Board of Rocky Fork Church Fred West, Chairman of the Trustees of Rocky Fork Church Walter Tyler, Trustee of the Rocky Fork Church Walt Perry, Member of Rocky Fork Church Joe Johnson, Member of Rocky Fork Church Joe Blakely, Member of Rocky Fork Church All of the above individuals expressed concern over what might be placed on the lots; the first concern was the church and what rezoning might do to it. Traffic concerns at the nearby intersection were also discussed and some felt commercial property did not need to be included in the area. A petition signed by approximately 200 individuals opposing the rezoning request was submitted to the Clerk. Chairman Brown closed the public hearing. It was noted that members of the Planning Board will hear the same petition at the Lee County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m, on this date, and a recommendation will be presented to the Commissioners for consideration at their March 19, 2007, meeting. No action was taken. Commissioner Stevens left the meeting during this discussion. The Board considered a request from the Sheriffs Office to contract with Southern Health Partners for health care services for inmates. Captain Kent Everett, representing Sheriff Tracy Carter, discussed with the Board Sheriff Carter's proposal to enter into an agreement/contract with Southern Health Partners in order to provide better medical attention and possibly avoid legal liabilities for the County. For the past three and one-half years the Lee County Health Department has furnished a Physician Extender and Nurse at the Jail three (3) afternoons a week and staff are available for emergency calls from 8:00-5:00 weekdays if needed. Inmates are taken to RapidCare for services required after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends. Mr. Everett stated that several agencies currently using Southern Health Partners were contacted and all gave excellent references. It was further stated the base program cost would be approximately $169,800 per year. Health Director Mike Hanes stated he was in favor of the Sheriffs Department trying this service for one year but urged that detailed records of costs/savings/services/etc. be kept. Mr. Hanes stated this new arrangement would free his staff to work on the Primary Care Clinic project. After further discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to accept the recommendation of the Sheriffs Department and Health Director to negotiate an agreement with Southern Health Partners for at least one year and for staff to keep detailed records of services administered during this time. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None Absent: Stevens The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request from the Sheriff's Office to purchase new vehicles. Chief Deputy Randall Butler told Commissioners his office had received the 3