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BOOK '42 PALE 929 Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request from the Lee County Board of Education to apply for Qualified Zone Academy Bonds (QZAB) and a Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB). County Manager John Crumpton stated as part of the Federal Investment and Recovery Act, Lee County is eligible to apply for zero interest bonds through a Qualified Zone Academy Bond and a qualified School Construction Bond. At this time the QZAB amount that the County can apply for is between $500,000 and $4,000,000. Lee County is eligible to apply for $1,760,725 in QSCB funds. This amount may grow as other counties turn allocated funds back into the State. Mr. Crumpton stated the Board of Education would like these funds to be used as part of the Lee County High School Renovation and Construction Project. Applications are due by July 31, 2009, and bonds must be issued by December 31, 2009. It was further stated the bonds would have to be repaid over a twelve (12) year period. Depending on the amount of money the County is awarded, the annual payment will range from $190,000 to $500,000. Based on the time frame for issuing the debt, the first payment would occur in the FY 2011 budget. A priority list for projects at Lee County High School was presented for review, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. After discussion, Commissioner Oldham moved to allow the Lee County Board of Education to apply for the above referenced grants. Commissioner Reives stated, "he is not in opposition as long as there is no kind of tax increase involved." Upon a vote of the motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, Reives, and Shook Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Discussion continued concerning the placement of the %-cent sales tax on the November referendum, Commissioner Kelly moved to adopt a resolution requesting the Lee County Board of Elections hold a special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, on the question of whether to levy a local sales tax in Lee County with the county paying for any additional costs associated above what the City of Sanford and Town of Broadway will pay for their municipal elections. A copy of said resolution is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Hayes, Kelly, Oldham, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Shook The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a 6 to 1 vote. The Board considered an Interlocal Contract for 911 and Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services with the City of Sanford. County Manager John Crumpton told Board members the City of Sanford and Lee County have been discussing the new 911 regulations covering the disbursement of 911 fees since April 2008. The State Legislature passed new regulations that went into effect on January 1, 2008, that changed the way the State 911 Board operated. Under the new rules the 911 Board can only disburse funds to the Primary Public answering Point (PSAP). However, the State Treasurer recognizes the County as the recipient of the 911 funds and the responsible party for PSAP operations in Lee County. The 911 Board has withheld Lee County's 911 funds because the City and County did not have a contract for the City to provide these services on behalf of the County. Once a signed contract is in place, funds will be released to the County. Commissioner Shook expressed concern that no grievance section was listed in either agreement. After discussion, Commissioner 5