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0 0 BOOK 21 PAGE f~°x The Board heard an update from Community Development Director Bob Bridwell and Senior Planner Karen Kennedy concerning the FY 2002 CDBG Project. Mr. Bridwell stated his department was working diligently to close out the project. There are still issues staff is working on with one client but hopefully all matters will be resolved shortly. A final report on the project will be presented to the Board at the first meeting in October. Ms. Kennedy stated she is working on the FY 2005 CDBG Project and is finalizing paperwork for submission of this project once the FY 2002 Project is complete. Commissioner Adams asked for a breakdown of total time spent by staff on the current project. Mr. Bridwell stated that much time had been spent on the project and it had taken a toll on staff and everyone involved. It was further stated the Division of Community Assistance (DCA) has not worked well with staff on this project. After some discussion, Ms. Kennedy was asked to work with the County Manager and Community Development Director Bob Bridwell to try and resolve matters with DCA in order to complete the FY 2002 Project. The Board took no action on this matter. Commissioner Lemmond discussed with the Board a matter concerning longevity pay for retiring Sheriff Billy Bryant. Mr. Lemmond stated Mr. Bryant will retire on December 4, 2006, and according to the new Lee County Personnel Policy will not be eligible for longevity pay because he will not be employed on the regular payday in December. Commissioner Lemmond moved to refer this longevity matter to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. County Manager David Smitherman stated that Lee County employees are normally paid approximately one week early in December due to the holidays; therefore, Sheriff Bryant would only be deducted approximately fifteen to eighteen days of longevity pay. After some discussion, Commissioner Lemmond amended his motion to award retiring Sheriff Billy Bryant prorated longevity pay for December 2006. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, and Stevens Nay: None Absent: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Adams discussed a matter concerning soccer practice that is held regularly in the evenings and Saturday's at Kiwanis Park. It was noted the pasture area used for soccer practice is not a soccer field but is continually used as such. Commissioner Adams questioned whose responsibility it is to enforce park rules since the rules are broken regularly. The matter in question not only involves soccer practice but also trash and traffic issues. Commissioner Adams stated citizens using the Park for walking and other recreational activities feel crowded because the rules are not being enforced. Parks and Recreation Director John Payne stated he is aware of the problems and will have a 3