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May 27, 2014 (.recessed Meeting) Page 2050 Commissioner oesterreich expressed his intent to vote for the resolution. Mr. Cordell offered a suggestion amending the resolution for the Boards' consideration. Chairman Poole expressed doubt that any of the bond amount requests are adequate. Vice Chairman Burrage stated, with three conservative candidates coming on the Board in December, it would be unfair for him to add anything to the Bond package or to add anything to county spending for the next six months. Following discussion regarding language in the resolution, Commissioner Oesterreich MOVED to amend the bond resolution by inserting "to be funded from the Community College Bonds" after the words Community College Project in section 2. There was further discussion clarifying the amendment to the motion. Commissioner Measmer seconded the motion. Commissioner Morris expressed his intent to vote against the motion, citing inadequate funds are requested in the resolution. Commissioner Oesterreich expressed support for the amount requested in the resolution, stating it is an appropriate compromise. The MOTION carried, with Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioners Measmer and Oesterreich voting for and Chairman Poole and Commissioner Morris voting against. School Bond Resolution Steve Cordell, Bond Counsel, reviewed the resolution, including specific language in the resolutions and the responsibilities, options and required actions of the Board in adopting these resolutions. He also responded to questions regarding the motions. Chairman Poole advised the previous motion amended the resolution. She requested the Board decide on action for the Community College Bond before proceeding with the school bond resolution. Community College Bond Resolution - Continued Commissioner Oesterreich MOVED to approve, as amended, the Resolution Approving the Filing of an Application with the Local Government Commission with Respect to up to $9,000,000 General Obligation Community College Bonds, Authorizing Publication of a Notice of Intent to File Said Application and Making Certain Findings Related Thereto. Commissioner Measmer seconded the motion. The MOTION carried with Vice Chairman Burrage and Commissioners Measmer and Oesterreich voting for and Chairman Poole and Commissioner Morris voting against. School Bond Resolution - Continued Commissioner Oesterreich expressed his intent to vote for the school bond resolution stating, in his opinion, the amount of the request is appropriate. Chairman Poole expressed her intent to vote against the school bond resolution stating, in her opinion, the amount of the request is inadequate. Vice Chairman Burrage expressed his intent to vote for the school bond resolution as it currently stands. Commissioner Morris expressed his intent to vote against the school bond resolution citing inadequate funds. Commissioner Measmor expressed his intent to vote for the school bond resolution. A brief discussion ensued with Mr. Cordell responding to questions from the Board regarding the language in the school bond resolution.