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0 BOOK 20 PiGE 832 any others that would be feasible. He asked that they address the pros and cons for a merger. No action was taken on the matter. The Board considered a countywide Fire Service District. Commissioner Stevens asked this item be added to the agenda for discussion. Ms. Stevens asked the Board to determine what part of the County would be included in the Fire Service District. It was noted that a public hearing must be held before adopting any resolution defining a new service district. After some discussion, Commissioner Stevens moved that the County Attorney and County Manager proceed with the steps outlined in General Statute 153A-302 to create a fire service district and direct the Fire Advisory Board to prepare a plan to establish such a district. After further discussion, Commissioner Stevens withdrew her motion. It was decided that Commissioner Brown, who will represent the Commissioners on the Fire Advisory Board, will see that this issue is addressed. The Board considered an appointment to the Lee County Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Paschal moved that Mr. Dean Sanders be appointed to serve as the "second alternate" on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Reives moved to accept the nomination by acclamation. 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 appointments to the Lee County Fire Advisory Board. After some discussion and nominations by various Board members, the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Lee County Fire Advisory Board: • Larry Kelly, Fire Department representative, 4 year term • Royce Gaines, Fire Department representative, 2 year term • Larry "Doc" Oldham, General Public representative, 4 year term • John Altenburger, General Public representative, 2 year term • Roger King, Business/Industry representative, 4 year term • Donald Andrews, Jr., Business/Industry representative, 2 year term • Bob Brown, Commissioner representative The Board discussed the Monthly Financial Report for February 2006. No action was taken. Commissioner Reives moved that the County Manager send a letter to the Lee County delegates asking for their support in advocating for the use of the July 1, 2005, federal census estimate as the official State population estimate. This is needed in order for Lee County to receive correct sales tax allocation and other fund distributions. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 7