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aooK 12 mrsrL 793 the public hearing was open. Mr. Tommy Mann, Sr. appeared before the Board and spoke in behalf of the request made for Triangle South, Inc. Mr. Mann's position was that he saw good things for the area and thought that Triangle South, Inc. would contribute to the economic growth of the area. Mr. Harold Ausley was recognized. Mr. Ausley stated that he was Chairman of Triangle South, Inc. and he reviewed the aims and purposes of the organization. Mr. Jackie H. Stephenson, President of Triangle South, Inc. also appeared before the board. Mr. Stephenson spoke on the mission of the organization. Mr. Hal Siler, Director of the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Triangle South, Inc. request for funding, and stated he did not believe that they were in competition with the Chamber of Commerce but supplemented their activities. Following Mr. Siler's remarks, the Board observed a short recess, after which they resumed their public hearing with all members in attendance. Mr. Clyde Rhyne was recognized and Mr. Rhyne spoke in opposition to the size of the budget and concluded that the budget was getting out of control. Mr. Donn Gunderson, Director of Social Services, spoke on behalf of his Department and its need for funds for computer terminals and to avoid staff cuts in order to meet the needs of the public. After everyone who desired to be heard had been heard, Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. moved that the public hearing on the budget be closed. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox NAY: None The Chairman ruled the resolution had been unanimously adopted and the public hearing closed. The Board next considered the tax releases and refunds for the months of March, April and May. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. moved that the releases and refunds enumerated in the Tax Supervisor's reports for the months of March, April and May be authorized and approved. A copy of the reports is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows:; AYE: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox NAY: None - 4 -