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g Mr. James Pate, Engineer, of Williams & Works, Inc., appeared before the Board and discussed an alternative plan for construction of a water tank near the GKN industrial site provided the EDA grant is not approved. The Board decided to wait to see if action is taken on the EDA grant within the next two weeks before taking or approving of any alternative plan. Mr. King Moore Willis and Mr, Roland Palmer of John C. Muse Co„ Certified Public Accountants, appeared before the Board and distributed copies of their firm's audit of the county's fiscal transactions. Mr. Willis summarized the findings and offered to return at any time to discuss the audit report. Mr. Willis presented a contract for John C. Muse & Co., to do the audit work for the County during the present fiscal year. Commissioner John E. Dotterer moved that the County employ the firm of John C. Muse & Co„ to audit the County's books for the present fiscal year and that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contract for and on behalf of the County, Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne reported that he was working with Mr. Lamar Beach and Mr, Herb Fletcher to formulate a plan to create a service district for fire protection in the Carolina Trace subdivision. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne reported that the Sheriff's car had considerable mileage on it and thought should be given to disposing of it, Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne brought up for discussion whether or not a time clock should be purchased for use by the Sheriff's Department. It was decided not to purchase a clock at this time. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne reported that the Lee County Youth Commission had renewed its activities and would be soliciting funds to carry out its projects. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the County dispose of a 1973 Ford 4-door automobile, Serial No. 3N53S140350, and a 1974 Ford 4-door automobile, Serial No. 4N53S118720, at public auction for cash and the Clerk to the Board is authorized to conduct said auction on Saturday, December 2, 1978, at 2:00 o'clock p, m. , at the Lee County Jail after first advertising said sale in the Sanford Herald one time at least ten clays before the auction. Commissioner Frank- lin D. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker brought up for discussion the procedures for accounting for the gas pumped at the Maintenance Department. Apparently, some employees gasing vehicles at night, fail to complete the necessary forms. Department heads were to be reminded of the proper procedures to follow and if improvement was not noted, Commissioner Wicker stated he would call for the surrender of all keys to the pumps. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the County give notice of termination of all rental agreements as of December 1, 1978, at the parking deck on Steele Street and that County employees be assigned to park their vehicles in such spaces, Commissioner John E. Dotterer seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. There being no further business to come before said session, it was adjourned sine die. i~ WILLIAM H; COOPER' Chairman LCE.. COUNTY -Presen tad for reaistr.;lien on the...7!1!Z...dap KENNETH R. 1~6 LE of...._%C~r~/J c .r72 z./D.35Ar~ Clerk recorded is k3mlc..... ~'~°4~~~....... Pattie V1. McGilv::r;, I'.e;;i-=cr of Deeds