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0 BOOK 20 PAGE 831. The ordinance may be introduced and considered but not voted on when it is introduced. In this case it is treated as though it had received a majority but not unanimous approval. It must then be considered at the next regular meeting and may be passed by a majority of the votes cast, or it may be passed at any time within the next 100 days by a majority of the votes cast. After some discussion, Commissioner Paschal moved to approve the Lee County Landfill Franchise Ordinance, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof, and to negotiate a Franchise Agreement with the interested party. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the issue of Code Enforcement for Lee County. County Manager David Smitherman told the Board that the County continues to receive complaints in reference to nuisance abatement and minimum housing and zoning enforcement matters. The County has several ordinances in place that are not actively enforced including Minimum Housing Code and general nuisance complaints. Mr. Smitherman stated that under the current agreement with the City of Sanford, no staff resources are dedicated to the enforcement of County issues. The Board was asked how they wished to proceed with the issue. Commissioner Reives stated that he would like to know the number of calls and complaints the County is receiving in reference to this matter, After some discussion, Commissioner Brown moved to instruct the County Manager to address the matter with the City of Sanford and consider alternatives to resolve the issue, and to report back to the Board as soon as possible on his findings. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board discussed the creation of a government access cable television channel. Commissioner Adams requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Mr. Adams stated that he would like to see the Commissioners meetings broadcast and it was imperative that we move forward into the 21st century. County Manager David Smitherman told the Board that he and IT Director Ryan Draughn have been discussing this matter. Mr. Smitherman and City Manager Leonard Barefoot have also been discussing a possible joint agreement for government access channel programming. No action was taken on the matter. The Board discussed the merger with the City of Sanford for law enforcement and MIS services. Commissioner Adams requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Mr. Adams stated that he would like for the Manager and Chairman to begin discussion with the City of Sanford for merging the above two departments and 6