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s cos 12 ~~~E 308 The Chairman ruled that the motion had been unanimously adopted and declared that the meeting was open for the public for the expression of views upon the subject of an occupancy tax. Mr. Douglas Johnson, owner of the Palomino Motel appeared and asked that the Board give consideration to business interests in Lee County in the use of the civic center; that if adjoining counties do not levy such a tax, motel and hotel operators would be at an economic disadvantage. At this point the County Manager distributed a handout which showed that in Harnett and Moore Counties such taxes have been enacted. Representative Dennis Wicker was recognized and Mr. Wicker explained why he had secured such legislation and the use that would be made of the funds to be derived. After all persons who had been recognized who desired to speak, Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr, moved that the hearing be closed. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Wicker and Dotterer. NAY: None The Chairman declared that the motion had been unanimously adopted and the public hearing was closed, The Chairman recognized Mr. Robert Dalrymple, Chairman of the Lee County Board of Education. Mr. Dalrymple presented Mr. William R. Johnson Superintendent of the Lee County Board of Education and advised the Board that Mr. Johnson would address the Board on behalf of the Board of Education. Mr. Johnson requested that the Board furnish to the Board of Education the necessary information showing the projected funds for school construction over the next ten years to aid them in completing forms to submit to the State Board of Education. The Chairman thanked Mr. Johnson for his appearance and advised him they would endeavor to supply the requested information by the first of December. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the proper county officials be authorized to accept and execute the necessary documents for a grant in the amount of $568. 54 from the Carolina Power & Light Company through the Triangle J Council of Government for the purchase of fans for parties eligible under the policies and procedures for the Carolina Power & Light Company fan project. Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr, seconded the motion, and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Wicker and Dotterer. NAY: None.