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a 0 BOOK 21 PAGE 7$1 Aye: Brown, Kelly, and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton discussed recent break-ins at the Board of Elections Office, Government Center, and Bob Hales Armory. It was stated a security system had been installed at the Board of Elections Office using funds from their budget. This was presented as information only. The Committee considered a request to implement a Time and Attendance program. Commissioner Reives moved for staff to proceed with contracts and agreements with Kronos and HCG, Inc. for consideration at the September 10, 2007 meeting. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, and Reives Nay'. None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. County Manager John Crumpton discussed the following matters under "Manager's Comments": • Land transfer tax and 114 cent local option sales tax: Mr. Crumpton recommended the Board consider the sales tax over the land transfer tax since it would generate more revenue per year and be spread out among all tax payers, not just individuals buying/selling real estate. His recommendation also asked that both the land transfer tax and 1/4 cent local option tax be placed on the May 2008 primary and not the November 2007 ballot. If both passed, the Commissioners would then select the one to enact. Commissioner Brown moved to wait until the May 2008 primary and place both options on the ballot. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Finance Committee will present a "Press Release" for consideration by the full Board at the September 10, 2007, meeting recommending that at this time both options be included on the May 2008 primary. Agriculture Agent for Cooperative Extension: Lee County, for the past two years has been without an agriculture agent, which has put a hardship on educational needs to the agricultural community. In FY 2005-06 Lee County increased funding from 20% for a cross-county position with Harnett County, to 45% for a full-time agent, with North Carolina State agreeing to fund the remaining 55%. NC State is now agreeing to fund the position at 45% with Lee County paying 55%. Cooperative Extension Director Susan Condlin is in the process of filling this vacancy. 3