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trucks instead of the current weight-based fee structure. Rates for the Harnett County landfill were quoted by Mr. Knight, which he said were lower than rates charged in Lee County. Mr. Knight also discussed the "Blaylock" landfill which is located in Harnett County. After much discussion, Commissioner Reives moved to temporarily use Harnett County's rate for tractor trailers, tri-axles and tandem trucks and for the County Manager to present a report on the matter at the next meeting on October 3, 2005. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Adams, Brown, Hincks, Lemmond, Pascal, and Reives Nay: Stevens The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted by a six to one vote. Revaluation Coordinator Mike Cole gave the Board an update on the 2007 Revaluation Project. Various questions concerning the "discovery" process were discussed. After some discussion, it was agreed that the discover letter would be changed to be more "citizen friendly". Chairman Hincks moved that Tax Administrator Kep Kepley be permitted to convene the Board of Equalization and Review at his discretion. 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. Mike Watson, Director of the Sandhills Center gave the Board an update on the recent Lee-Harnett-Sandhills merger and implementation of Mental Health Reform in the Sandhills area. Mr. Watson thanked Board members for their support during the transition period and stated that the merger went extremely well. He stated that he was fortunate to have a very talented group of people working in Lee County. An emergency services contract between Holly Hills and Central Carolina Hospital has been entered into for weekend services, along with a contract for emergency room doctors. Bed space still continues to be a problem because of the State closing some facilities. Mr. Watson stated that the State has not done all they said they would do, which is creating problems and concerns. He finished his presentation by stating that help was needed from the private sector in order to implement the Mental Health Reform. No action was required on the matter. The Board held a public hearing at this time to close out the FY 2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Planner Karen Kennedy told the Board the public hearing had been advertised for this date and time and was a requirement in order to close out the project. Ms. Kennedy stated that the FY 2002 CDBG grant provided housing rehabilitation assistance for low to moderate income homeowners of Lee County. Eight (8) houses were rehabilitated within the program and the grant amount was $400,000, which included housing rehabilitation, temporary relocation assistance, and related administration activities. Chairman Hincks opened the public hearing at this time.