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20 F 308 pertaining to the project and stated that Lee County is committed to complete the project. During the mediation process the State recommended that Mrs. Wilson temporarily be relocated from her home so the contractor could return and complete the project, with temporary living expenses being paid from unused grant funds. Inspection by local and State individuals will be conducted when the project is completed. Mrs. Kennedy asked that the Board approve the above recommendation from the mediation process to temporarily relocate Mrs. Wilson while renovations are completed on her home. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to approve that temporary living expenses be paid for Mrs. Wilson while the remainder of work is completed on her home. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Ave: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered matters pertaining to the Brick Capital Community Development Corporation project at the W. B. Wicker School site. County Manager David Smitherman told the Board that Kate Rumely, Director of Brick Capital CDC stated in a letter that they had entered into a partnership with Self-Help Venture Fund for assistance to complete the project at the W. B. Wicker School. Ms. Rumely asked that the Board approve a legal easement on the drive to the school and gym parking area from South Vance Street. She also requested that the Board allow Progress Energy to install lighting fixtures up the driveway from South Vance Street, the design and placement which has not been determined as of yet. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve a legal easement for the driveway and lighting fixtures along the drive to the school and gym parking area from South Vance Street. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Paschal, Reives, and Stevens Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to develop a park on Wilkins Drive Extension. Parks and Recreation Director John Payne asked the Board's approval to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to develop soccer fields on property currently owned by the Sanford Optimist Club Foundation on Wilkins Drive Extension adjacent to the Waste Management transfer station. Mr. Payne stated that the Sanford Optimist Club has agreed to donate the property to the County provided the grant is approved and funded through the National Park Service LWCF grand fund. After some discussion, Commissioner Adams moved to approve an application and resolution for federal assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to develop soccer fields on Wilkins Drive, a copy of which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: 4