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5D01( ?ACE 3 Mr. Leonard Barefoot, County Planner, appeared before the Board and presented two preliminary plats of subdivisions for consideration. After discussion and review, Commissioner Wicker moved that the preliminary plat for Wallace Creek Subdivision, be approved. Commissioner Matthews sec- onded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Board then discussed the plat of Crane Creek Subdivision in Greenwood Township. - Comm- issioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the preliminary plat of Crane Creek Sub- division be approved. Commissioner Almond seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. Mr. Leonard Barefoot presented a resolution which would authorize an application through the Governor's Highway Safety Program to the Department of Transportation for a federal grant in an amount up to $ 19, 250. 00, to assist in defraying the cost of a program to install road signs in the rural areas of the County. The program would require a local contribution of $8, 250. 00 and if the resolution is passed, the County Manager will prepare an appropriation adjustment for such purpose. Commissioner Wicker moved that the resolution identified as "Local Government Resolution", which is attached to these minutes and by this reference made a part hereof, be adopted. Commissioner Almond seconded the motion and upon a vote, it was unanimously adopted. Mr. K. S. Harmon, a former member of the Board of Commissioners, appeared before the Board and wished them well.and pledged his cooperation to the Board. The Board next discussed the check writing procedure presently being followed by the Finance Officer but no formal action was taken at this time. The Board next undertook the annual review of bonds of County officers required by General Statute 109-5. Mr. William Ray, of Bankingport, Inc. , appeared before the Board and reviewed the existing bonds which are as follows: Finance Officer - $50, 000; Assistant Finance Officer - $10, 000; Register of Deeds - $20, 000; Tax Collector - $50, 000; and Director of Social Services - $25, 000. The bond for Sheriff James Holt in the statutory amount of $5, 000, issued by Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company (Bond No. RN 44 95 357), was presented to the Board. Commissioner Wicker moved that the existing bonds for the amounts indicated be approved and that the bond of Sheriff Holt be approved and certified by the Chairman. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote, Commissioners Almond, Dossenbach, Matthews, Wicker and Dotterer, voted for its adoption and no one voted against it. Commissioner Dossenbach moved that the Board appoint Walter B. Hartman, Jr. , County Manager. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion. Upon a vote, Commissioners Almond, Dossenbach, Matthews and Dotterer, voted for adoption of the motion and Commissioner Wicker voted against it. Commissioner Wicker requested that the minutes reflect that his opposition is to the County Manager plan of government and not directed against the appointee.