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~Ik BOOK 20 PAGE $5 development of Tramway Road Park, a 26.5 acre park on land adjacent to Southern Lee High School. Mr. Payne stated the grant will fund the second phase of development which will include the construction of two additional baseball fields, a paved walking trail, additional parking spaces and light fixtures for the athletic fields. Once the park is completed it will have four lighted baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, bleachers, dugouts, playground, more than 100 parking spaces, a 1.5 mile walking trail and a field house with restrooms and concession stand. The Board thanked Mr. Payne for his work on acquiring the grant. No action was taken. Commissioner Lemmond, at the beginning of the meeting, asked that the "Exempt Builders' Inventory" listed on Lee County's Legislative Agenda be pulled for discussion. Commissioner Lemmond stated that after hearing Tax Administrator Kep Kepley's revaluation update, he was satisfied with the matter and moved to approve the Exempt Builders' Inventory, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. 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 a resolution supporting State assumption of County share of Medicaid. After some discussion, Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the above mentioned resolution, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. 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 a request from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sanford-Lee County to purchase fuel from the County. Mr. Bo Hedrick, Director of the Club told the Board their Club transports approximately 150 children from schools across the County each day after school. Due to the high fuel prices, the Club is asking that they be allowed to fuel their buses and van at the counties' fueling department in order to save on fuel costs and not have to cut program activities. Mr. Hedrick stated they spent approximately $6,000 on fuel purchases last year and anticipate spending more this year. He further stated he had been working with the Lee County Schools to assist with transportation, but has been unable to reach an agreement. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle stated he was not aware of a statute that authorized counties to assist with non- profit agencies as it relates to this issue. After some discussion, Chairman Hincks asked Mr. Hedrick to contact the Board of Education to discuss the matter at one of their meetings and see if a contract between the Boys and Girls Club and the schools could be worked out to assist with transportation and fuel issues. Mr. Hedrick was also asked to stay in touch with the County Manager to determine other ideas if needed. No action was taken. 5