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BOOK 21 PAGE 13v conversation with individuals that use the Park for soccer practice to see if the issue can be resolved. Staff can enforce the rules but once they leave the Park, practice resumes. Mr. Payne stated the Parks and Recreation Commission is aware of the concerns and is working on the problem. The Board took no action on this matter. The Board considered a request from the Lee County Fire Advisory Board to hire a Fire Inspector for the Fire Marshal's Office. Mr. Donald Andrews, Jr., Chairman of the Fire Advisory Board told Commissioners the Fire Advisory Board met on August 30, 2006, and continued discussion of goals for the Lee County Fire Service as directed by the Rural Fire Protection Task Force. Mr. Andrews stated Fire Marshal Derrick Clouston had furnished that Board with the current status of his office, and what resources he needs. It was noted that statutory inspection requirements at this time are not being met due to lack of personnel. It was noted that no inspections for foster care homes, daycare centers, commercial buildings, churches, businesses or schools had been completed in 2004. Therefore, Mr. Andrews stated the Fire Advisory Board was asking the Commissioners to approve the employment of a Fire Inspector for the Fire Marshal's Office, using $39,000 of unused funds from FY 2005-06 and $20,000 that has been approved in the current budget. Currently two part-time inspectors are assisting with inspections and will continue until all overdue inspections are completed. Fire Marshal Derrick Clouston discussed various inspections that haven't been completed since 2003. Mr. Clouston stated his goal is to have all schools inspected within the next two weeks. After much discussion, Commissioner Brown moved to accept the recommendation of the Lee County Fire Advisory Board to hire a Fire Inspector for the Lee County Fire Marshal's Office and assign a Grade 66 ($34,752 - $48,651) to the Lee County Pay Plan for the subject position. Commissioner Lemmond moved to table the request because he had concerns and felt the request for an additional employee was moving too fast. Upon a vote, of the tabled motion, the results were as follows: Aye: Lemmond Nay: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Paschal, and Stevens Absent: Reives The Chairman ruled the motion had been defeated by a five to one vote. Upon a vote of Commissioner Brown's original motion to approve the request, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown Nay: Lemmond Absent: Reives Hincks, Paschal, and Stevens The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a five to one vote. 4