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0 BOOK 21 PAGE 34i The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a voting delegate for the annual Legislative Goals Conference that is scheduled for January 11-12, 2007 in Pinehurst. Various Commissioners stated they would be attending the conference. Commissioner Lemmond volunteered to be Lee County's voting delegate if so desired by the Board. Commissioner Reives moved to accept Commissioner Lemmond as Lee County's voting delegate by acclamation for the annual Legislative Goals Conference. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives discussed a proposed policy relating to future funding for public school construction projects. Mr. Reives stated the previous Board of Commissioners paid a very big debt in the area of financing new schools (approximately $50 million) by using Certificates of Participation (COPs), a procedure that does not require approval by the public. He further stated he feels the public should be allowed to vote, by a public bond referendum, for future funding for new buildings or renovations to the public school system. Commissioner Kelly questioned if the request included financing of projects for the community college. Mr. Reives stated his concern was only for the public school system and measures that apply to projects in the current Capital Improvements Program (CIP), including proposed renovations to Lee County High School. Commissioner Kelly further stated he felt the public should be involved on funding for large projects. Commissioner Stevens stated the Board of Education should be notified of the Commissioner's decision so they may begin planning for renovations for Lee Senior High School. After further discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to approve a policy that requires future funding for new buildings or renovations for the public school system to be approved by a public bond referendum. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Brown, Kelly, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, Shook, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives asked that the County send Christmas cards to local guardsmen serving in Iraq (oversees). He further stated he felt this should be a continuing practice with possibly a newsletter included. After some discussion, Commissioner Reives moved for the Clerk to obtain a list and 6