1973 - 09-17-73 Regular Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

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Upon motion of Commissioner F. Wicker, duly seconded by Commissioner J. Eugene Rogers, and unanimously adopted upon a vote, it was resolved to request the Senators and representatives in the General Assembly to notify the Board of Commissioners of any legislation which will affect Lee County and particularly legislation which might affect its financial. operations. Chairman Gordon A. Wicker appointed Commissioner Hal L. Hancock to serve as the County's representative on the Board of the Health Planning Counsel.for Central North Carolina. The written request of 61r. I. J. Beaver for the refund of $14.76 personal property taxes which were paid in 1972 was presented to the Board. It appeared that the vehicle had been damaged in November of 1971 and was in a damaged state on January 1, 1972, but had been listed at its full value for taxation. After discussion, Commissioner William H. Cooper moved that the request of Mr. I. J. Beaver be granted and that the Tax Collector be authorized and directed to refund Mr. Beaver the sum of $14.76. Commissioner Mal L. Hancock seconded the-motion. On a roll call vote, Messrs. Cooper, Hancock, Rogers, F. Wicker, and G. Wicker all voted for it and the Chairman declared that it had unanimously passed. Mrs. Beatrice Fields, County Finance Officer, appeared before the Board and advised the Board that the 197; General Assembly had inacted legislation authorizing Medicaid payments for ambulance service when such service is specifically required and where no other forms of medically feasibly transportation are available. Mrs. Fields presented the north Carolina Medical Assistance Program Ambulance Service Agreement, Title XIX, which was considered by the Board. Upon motion of Commissioner William H. Cooper, seconded by Commissioner F. D. Wicker, and unanimously adopted upon a vote, it was resolved to authorize the Chairman to execute the Ambulance Service Agreement for and on behalf of the County. 2