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BOOK 21 mu 878 Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Smith Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented the Sales Tax Distribution Report for FY 2007-08. Commissioner Reives moved to accept the Sales Tax Distribution Report as presented. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Smith Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Finance Director Lisa Minter presented a report from the Lee County Jail in reference to the Jail Medical Contract with Southern Health Partners for the months of June, July, and August 2007. The report was presented for information only; no action was taken. County Manager John Crumpton discussed the following matters: (1) Letter received from Ms. Janet Smith, Attorney for Patel Partnerships (Days Inn Hotel) in reference to payment of the occupancy tax penalties the Board discussed at the November 15, 2007 meeting. The agreement for a payment plan presented by Ms. Smith was being presented to the Board for approval. Commissioner Smith moved to approve the agreement plan as presented by Attorney Janet Smith on behalf of Patel Partnerships. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Smith Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. (2) The County received a 90-day extension for the 2005 CDBG Scattered Site Project. A request for extension had been requested and accepted, changing the completion deadline from December 20, 2007, to March 20, 2008. (3) After discussing the 2008 Urgent Repair Program grant with the City Manager, it has been decided to apply for this grant money as a joint application. In the past, the County has competed with the City, and they have won the last two awards. It has been agreed to split the grant awards evenly if awarded to our community. It was noted the City of Sanford will pay the $50 registration fee. (4) A revised construction schedule for Lee Senior High School was presented by the Board of Education. Mr. Crumpton was asked to obtain a priority list and cost estimates from school administration so the Board of Commissioners Finance Committee can review the project. (5) A resolution had been received from the Board of Elections that proposes a change to the voting precincts, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. 6