1981 - 03-20-81 Adj. Regular Meeting

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a nm iQ The Board next discussed the Medicaid Program and were advised that the budget for the Department of Social Services faces a deficit because of in- creases in this program. The Board next discussed the request of the Register of Deeds to initiate a program to photocopy and duplicate record books in a smaller size. Commissioner John E. Dotterer moved that the Register of Deeds be authorized to advertise for bids for the project for consideration by the Board. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The request of the Maintenance Department for a compact truck was discussed by the Board. Commissioner Jack D. Funderburke moved that the County Manager be authorized to advertise for bids for a compact truck. Commissioner John E. Dotterer seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The County Manager discussed the plan whereby Counties, through the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, were self-insurers, for workmen's compensation. The Board next discussed Legislative matters and upon motion of Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen, which motion was seconded by Commissioner John E. Dotterer, and unanimously adopted upon a vote, opposed Legislation which would limit ad valorem taxation to fifty cents. The Board considered the Revenue Sharing Budget and upon motion of Commissioner John E. Dotterer, moved to appropriate the sum of $70, 000. 00 from Revenue Sharing Funds for the purchase of a front end loader for the County Landfill. Commissioner Funderburke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Board, upon motion made and duly seconded and unanimously adopted, went into Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to industrial prospects. The Executive Session was concluded following which upon motion made and unanimously adopted, the Board resumed its public session. There was discussion about the use of the teacherage building at Lemon Springs but no formal action was taken. At the request of Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker, the Board instructed the County Manager to pay the bills submitted by Orville Starr for ambulance bills in full as rendered. The Board next considered whether or not it would observe Easter Monday on April 20, as a holiday. It was concluded that the holiday would be observed and that the Board's meeting would be held on Tuesday, April 21.