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0 BOOK 21 PAGE 61 At this time the Board heard a report from Ms. Marilyn Green from the Helping Hand Clinic which is located in the Lee County Arts Center on Steele Street. Ms- Green stated the Clinic serves uninsured and low-income citizens with the assistance of twenty- four physicians (among other medical professionals) who volunteer their time. Dental, vision screening and skin care are also provided. Ms. Green stated a total of over $1 million in medical care and drugs a year are provided to Lee County citizens. The Clinic is open four days a week from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m., and evening clinics are held when needed. Funding is provided through private donations, grants, free drug samples, and volunteer time from individuals. No action was taken. The Board considered a One NC Grant for System Plast. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle had prepared a Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Local Government Grant Agreement and a Company Performance Agreement and Other Documents Pertaining to a One NC Fund Grant from the NC Department of Commerce Concerning the System Plast Project. The Resolution authorized and directed the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to make application for and accept the One NC Fund Grant in the amount of $50,000 for and on behalf of the County. Commissioner Kelly moved to approve the above-referenced resolution, 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, and Reives Nay: Shook and Smith The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. The Board considered the adoption of the FY 2007-08 Budget. Interim Manager Lisa Minter presented the Budget Ordinance for FY 2007-08. Commissioner Reives moved to approve the FY 2007-08 Budget Ordinance, 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, and Reives Nay: Paschal, Shook, and Smith The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a four to three vote. Commissioner Shook stated her concerns as it related to the budget process: • Did not like the method that was taken, • Concerned that only three Commissioners served on the Finance Committee, all from the same political party, • Not enough participation by the whole Board; • Not enough work sessions held, • Would like to see a new/different process taken next year. • Not comfortable with the 75 cent tax rate; • Would like to have more joint meetings with the Board of Education, • Need to work closer with the schools and community college; and • Would like to see more programs consolidated with the City and County. 3