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O BOOK ePGGF 647 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. No one signed up to speak during the public comments section of the meeting. Solid Waste Superintendent Joe Cherry presented a power point presentation concerning the Lee County Landfill. Mr. Cherry stated that there is approximately nine years of capacity left at the current landfill site. Various questions were asked and discussed during the presentation. No action was taken. The Board considered revisions to the Public Comment Procedures and Rules of Procedure for the Board. County Manager David Smitherman stated that revisions were presented for consideration to Item 12 of the Public Comment Procedures to amend as follows: "Action on items brought up during the Public Comment period shall not be considered prior to the next regular scheduled meeting of the Board, unless such is deemed to require emergency action". Mr. Smitherman stated that this change was due to incorrect information that was given to the Board from an individual that spoke during the public comments period at the last meeting. By delaying any action requested by a public comment request, staff should be allowed to research requests and present a recommendation to the Board for action. Commissioner Stevens moved to approve the recommended change to Item 12 of the Public Comment Procedures and Rules of Procedure as presented by the County Manager. After much discussion, the vote was taken with the following result: Aye: Hincks, Paschal, and Stevens Nay: Adams, Brown, Lemmond, and Reives The Chairman stated the motion was defeated by a four to three vote. The Board considered a prescription drug card program that NACo has endorsed. Commissioner Stevens stated that NACo's Board of Directors unanimously approved an expansion of the association's prescription drug discount card program, which seeks to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The program, which had been operating as a pilot program for eight months, has saved residents in 17 counties across the United States more than $658,000 on prescription drugs with an overall average savings rate of 19 percent. NACo stated in a recent publication that "it was hoped that this card - which costs nothing for the resident and for the county to participate - can help people fight the rising costs of prescription drugs". Commissioner Stevens stated that the prescription drug card was for uninsured and insured individuals, with the only stipulation being that the individual be a Lee County resident. She stated that the card holder could see a savings of 20%-25% per prescription. After much discussion, Commissioner Brown moved to table the matter until the October 17, 2005 meeting so more information could be obtained. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: