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BOOK 9 PAGE6i~ Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the resolution be adopted and the Chairman be authorized to execute an affidavit of compliance with applicable laws. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, be authorized and directed to develop an application for submission to the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for grant assistance for federal participation in the cost of installing both water and sewer lines in the Industrial Park. Commissioner Jack D. Fuxderburke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the Chairman be authorized to file an application with the State Clean Water Bond Agency for state participation in the cost of installing water lines in the Industrial Park. Commissioner Jack D. Funderburke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Board next reviewed the map showing the proposed new water lines in the Colon and Osgood areas. The Board took a ten minute recess in the meeting. Sheriff Harold Thomas appeared before the Board and expressed his enjoyment in working with the Board, wished for them a Merry Christmas, and invited them to come by the Sheriff's office on Friday for refreshments. While Sheriff Thomas was present the Board discussed with him the status of the alterations to be made at the jail. Commissioner Jack D. Funderburke reported that his investigation disclosed that the present kitchen operations at the jail were feeding the prisoners at a lower cost than any quotation he could secure. Accordingly, he recommended that no change be made at the present time. The Board noted the receipt of a card from the family of Mr. Hugh Brewer, Sr. , stating their appreciation for the Board's expression of sympathy at his passing. The Chairman inquired and was informed that all of the Board had received a copy of a letter from the Director of Social Services concerning the food stamp program. The Chairman announced there would be a workshop on County financing on January 22 and 23 at the Institute of Government. The Board noted that Mr. Nathaniel Rhames and Mrs. Doris Powell had satisfactorily completed their probationary period as employees with the Lee County Library and were now permanent members of the staff at the Library. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne reported that the Lee County Youth Commission had funds for an additional employee and after investigation had recomm- ended the employment of the Reverend Richard Woodward. Commissioner Rhyne moved that the Lee County Youth Commission be authorized to employ the Reverend Richard Woodward for the period covered by the JJDP Grant. Commissioner Jack D. Funderburke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen moved that the Maintenance Department be authorized to expend $681. 00 in changing the conference room at the Social Services to make additional office space. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted.