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Suut 9 PhGEy (U r Mr. Sammie Lee Pearson appeared before the Board and presented a petition containing 47 signatures requesting that the County change the name of the unincorporated community known as the "Grapevineyard" to "San-Lee Heights". Commissioner Rhyne moved that the petition be granted and that all county agencies and departments be instructed that in dealing with the community and area that it be designated and known as San-Lee Heights. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted. Mr. Elwin J. Buchanan, Grants Administrator, appeared before the Board and reviewed his written report concerning the various activities which are funded in part by grants. Following his report, Mr. Buchanan presented to the Board the recommendation of the Community Development Council that an additional line item be created in the Pre-Application covering the acquisition of some of the open land in the target area for the purpose of resale to build additional houses. After discussion of the recommendation and report, Commissioner Rhyne moved that the Board give its approval to the creation of such an additional line item in the Pre-Application. Commissioner Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote, Commissioners Funderburke, Nielsen, Rhyne and Harmon voted for it and Comm- issioner Wicker voted against it. The Chair declared that the motion had been adopted by a majority vote. Mr. Buchanan reported to the Board that the Economic Development Administration of the United States Department of Commerce had replied to the Chairman's letter of January 12, 1979, and had authorized the County to proceed with the construction of the water line extensions to an industrial park, at its own risk. Mr. Buchanan then presented specifications for the con- struction of a water tank and that portion of the water line which will be built as a part of the tank's site for the Board's consideration. Commissioner Rhyne moved that the Board approve the specifications and authorize advertisement for bids, subject to the approval of such specifications by the appropriate officials of the City of Sanford. Commissioner Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Board then recessed its deliberations for ten minutes. Following the recess, Commissioner Wicker introduced Mr. Jimmy Collins to the members of the Board. Mr. Collins is the new Director of the Health Department. Upon motion made, seconded and duly adopted, the Board went into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to land acquisition. Following its executive session, the meeting was re-opened and Commissioner Rhyne moved the adoption of the resolution establishing just com- pensation for a parcel of land owned by Mr. H. B. Wicker. A copy of the resol- ution is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Comm- issioner Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Mr. David Riddle of Childress-Roberts Company, appeared before the Board and requested that the Board give consideration to the inclusion of a Police Professional Liability Policy, for the members of the Sheriff's Department. He presented a specimen copy of the coverage afforded and the matter was taken under advisement by the Board. Mr. Jon A. Moore appeared before the Board-and advised them that the Raleigh CETA Consortium is in the process of developing a Planning Council to represent each unit of government within the Consortium. The Planning Council will consist of at least six members from each of the counties within the Consortium and it has been recommended that Lee County select six persons to represent the following: 1 ) An Elected Official 2) A CETA Supervisor 3) A Community Base Organization 4) An Employee not represented by organized labor 5) An adult client Group 6) A Senior Citizen Client Group