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® BOUN 9 PMf J Mr. Elwin Buchanan reported that the work on the Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP)was progressing according to schedule and the final meeting of the group was scheduled for Tuesday, November 22, 1977. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the $26, 000 received in anti-recession funds be used to maintain the present level of services in the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne reported that several lots had been offered to the County in satisfaction of the outstanding tax liens. Commissioner Rhyne said he would have the proposals checked out and would report to the Board his findings. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker asked what arrangements he should make concerning Christmas baskets for the County employees. The Board decided to give baskets comparable to those given last year and authorized Commissioner Wicker to make the appropriate arrangements. The question of what holiday schedule is to be observed by the County employees between now and the first of the year was asked of the Board by the Chairman. It was decided to follow the same schedule as that set for State employees. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker advised the Board that the County buildings on Evergreen Lane needed treatment for termite infestation and he was authorized to have the Maintenance Department to secure bids for such service with the charges to come from the appropriation for the Maintenance Department. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker reported the 208 Waste Water Disposal report prepared by the Triangle J COG Staff had been received and would be delivered to Mr. Jon Moore for study. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker reported he had investigated the canopy bids and found it would be in keeping with the County Maintenance building and would make for easier maintenance to purchase the model with baked enamel. The bids for this model were as follows: CCS, Inc. $ 2, 880..00 Fulton Associates 3,931.22 Southern Pump and Tank Co. 3,231.50 ►1 Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the low bid of CCS, Inc., be accepted and the purchase be charged to the Maintenance Department budget. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that bids be taken to purchase three cars for the Sheriff's Department. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. A letter from The Northwestern Bank outlining a proposal to lease the former Steele Street Methodist Church lot to the City of Sanford, was read to the Board. The County attorney advised the Board of a proposed ordinance con- cerning regulation of the insulation business. The Board was advised that the Chairman had been requested to appoint a person to serve on a Title XX Area Planning Advisory Committee. Chairman Cooper asked the members of the Board to give him their recommendations at their earliest opportunity. _ f i