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The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Pursuant to N.C. General Statute §153A-52.1, Chair Dalrymple opened the floor for Public Comments. The following signed up to speak and were allowed 3 minutes for comments: • Mr. David Holland, 979 Farrell Road, Sanford (Colon Road water issue) • Ms. Terica Luxton, 3616 Lee Avenue, Sanford (Public commenting) Commissioner Knecht joined the meeting during Mr. Holland's comments at 4:04 p.m. At this time Chair Dalrymple read and presented a Resolution of Appreciation to outgoing Commissioner Kirk D. Smith. Commissioner Sloan moved to approve said Resolution, a copy of which is attached to these Minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Oldham, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None Absent: Frazier and Reives The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered a request from Ryder Truck Rental for abatement of late list penalty. Tax Administrator Mary Yow stated Ryder Truck Rental failed to timely file their 2016 Business Personal Property listing for which they were granted an extension to file until March 15, 2016. Because a listing was not filed, an assessment notice was mailed on April 21, 2016. Ryder did not respond within the 30 - day period to the notice. On July 5, 2016 the Tax Office received their 2016notice of assessment. After processing their return, it was determined the assessment made in April was too low and therefore an additional discovery notice was processed. Ryder is requesting waiver of penalty, stating their returns were delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, being short staffed and problems with the IT reporting system. It is also noted they filed late in multiple counties in North Carolina. The total owed to the County is $5,523.56 and $4,168.73 to the City of Sanford. After discussion, Commissioner Smith moved to deny Ryder Truck Rental's request for abatement of late list penalty and authorized the Tax Office to collect overdue taxes. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Dalrymple, Knecht, Oldham, Sloan, and Smith Nay: None Absent: Frazier and Reives The Chair ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Board considered the purchase of two vans for COLTS. Senior Services Director Debbie Davidson asked the Board to approve the capital purchases in the amount of $106,802.00 to purchase two 20' lift equipped light transit vehicles, with a 10% required local match. Ms. Davidson stated the County of Lee Transit System applied to the NC Department of Transportation and received approval to purchase the two replacement lift vans. The FY 2017 grant application was approved by the Board of Commissioners on October 19,2 015 and funding is included in the current budget. Commissioner Oldham moved to approve the capital purchases for the two lift vans referenced above. Upon a vote, the results were as follows: OA