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0 0 BOOK 21 PAGE 1037 above-mentioned program. Mr. Clifford shared some of his concerns with the program and stated the Helping Hands Clinic will assist citizens that cannot afford to purchase certain types of medication. After much discussion, Commissioner Adams suggested that Commissioner Stevens, and Health Director Mike Hanes study the issue and report on the impact the prescription drug card program will have on the citizens of Lee County. Commissioner Brown asked for a written letter from the Board of Health addressing their concerns. After still further discussion, Chairman Hincks asked Commissioner Stevens, County Manager David Smitherman, and Health Director Mike Hanes to present a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners at the first meeting in October. No action was taken on this matter. The Board considered an application for the 2007 Urgent Repair Program. Senior Planner Karen Kennedy discussed with the Board a program where Lee County can receive up to $75,000 for emergency home repairs and would require a local match of $2,000 - $3,000. Ms. Kennedy stated that up to $5,000 could be used for emergency home repairs and modifications for elderly homeowners and others with special needs whose income does not exceed 50% of median. It was suggested The Sanford Housing Authority be contacted to see if they had maintenance staff qualified to assist with such repairs since it is hard sometimes to get qualified individuals to complete minor projects. It was further stated the City of Sanford had recently received the above-mentioned grant and would be administering the same program within the City of Sanford. After some discussion, Commissioner Brown moved to approve the application for the 2007 Urgent Repair Program with a $2,000 local match. 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. The Board considered meeting schedules for the months of October and November 2006. County Manager David Smitherman recommended the Commissioners meet on October 16, 2006, October 30, 2006, and November 13, 2006. Time of meetings will depend on joint public hearings with the Lee County Planning Board. Chairman Hincks moved to accept the above meeting schedule for October and November 2006 as recommended by the County Manager. 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. 6