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AM% BOOK 20 PAGE 5 The Board considered a request from former employee Mr. Charles Richardson who is asking that the County grant him medical benefits through his disability with Lee County. County Manager David Smitherman told the Board that Mr. Richardson began employment with the County on June 1, 1994 as a Jail Shift Supervisor. He retired on August 25, 1994 due to injuries received from the January 2004 jail break at which time he received a concussion and back and side injuries. Mr. Smitherman stated that under the current retiree coverage, Mr. Richardson was not eligible for coverage because he did not meet the required fifteen years of employment. Commissioner Lemmond moved that the policy be amended to cover employee's that are injured on the job, no matter how long they've been employed. After further discussion, Commissioner Lemmond tabled his motion. Mr. Smitherman stated that the Lee County Health Benefits Policy will soon be revised and this subject will be addressed in the amended policy. No action was taken. The Board considered the sale of a house and lot located at 417 San-Lee Drive. County Attorney K. R. Hoyle told the Board that in January 2006 the Board adopted a resolution authorizing the sale of the above mentioned property using the upset bid procedure. Mr. Hoyle reported the opening bid was $2,018.00 with numerous bids being received throughout the process. The final bid was $5,000.00 and Mr. Hoyle asked the Board to accept the bid of $5,000.00 and authorize execution of deed upon payment of the purchase price. After some discussion, Commissioner Brown moved to accept the recommendation of the County Attorney to accept the bid of $5,000.00 for property located at 417 San-Lee Drive. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, and Reives Nay: Adams and Stevens The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to two vote. The Board considered a meeting date and time for the next budget work session. Consensus of the Board was to meet at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2006 in the Gordon Wicker Community Conference Room at the Lee County Government Center. Strategic Initiatives Director Lesa Price reported to the Board that an "all employee" meeting has been scheduled for 8:00 - 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at the Lee County Arts Center. Various employees will present the following items: • Work Plan closeout for 2005-06 • Presentation of new website • Discussion on CLUE Program • Recognition and presentation of awards for staff that participated and met goal for the "Lee to the Sea" walking contest • Discussion of volunteer competition for the design of a new cover for the Lee County budget notebook • Financial budget update • Discussion on Administrative building move • Discussion on security issues and audible codes • Update on energy conservation 6