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aocK 9 wr 582 With respect to Line Item 19-660-37, entitled "Sewer Approp- ropriation in General Fund", that it be amended to reflect revenue from the Emergency and Contingency Fund in the amount of $839. 00, and expenditures in the same amount. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a roll call vote, Commissioners Funderburke, Nielsen, Rhyne, Wicker and Harmon voted for it and no one voted against it. The Chairman read a letter from the City of Raleigh, with respect to the CETA Consortium in which it thanked Lee County and its Commissioners for their participation and commended Mr. Jon Moore for his good work. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider land values and personnel matters. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Following the close of the Executive Session, the Board reconvened in open session, with Chairman Harmon presiding. At that time, the Chairman recognized the County Attorney, who reported on the auction of the old Library building and advised the Board that Mr. John Renner of 14 Carolina Trace, was the high bidder at $30, 100. 00. The Board took this matter under discussion following which Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that a decision on this matter be deferred until the next meeting of the Board. Commissioner Funder- burke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Chairman next recognized Commissioner Rhyne, who moved that the Board submit the names of Mark Wayne Luellen, Gene E. Bethea and Miranda Bryant Spencer., to the Forestry Service, for consideration to the appointment to the Ranger's job in Lee County. Commissioner Lila P. Nielsen seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The written request of Mr. James W. Wicker, for a refund in the amount of $5. 10, in personal property taxes upon a boat which was also listed in New Hanover County, was presented to the Board, along with the recommendation of Mr. James L. Clark, the Tax Supervisor, that the refund be approved. Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne moved that the Tax Collector be authorized and directed to refund $5. 10 to Mr. Wicker, in accordance with his written request. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. A copy of the Wake County report on tax revenues and its distribution which had appeared as an insert in the News & Observer, was distributed to the Board and considered. The report from Mrs. Bea Fields, the Finance Officer, showing that the following employees had completed their probationary period and had been placed on permanent status by their supervisors, was presented to the Board: Kathy W. Richardson Tax Collector's Office Robert W. Thomas Sheriff's Office Mary Kelly Kowell Sheriff's Office J. Wayne Campbell Sheriff's Office Annell G. Logan Sheriff's Office Commissioner Rhyne moved that the list be incorporated in the minutes. Commissioner Funderburke seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. There being no further business to _q0 gAefore the session, it was adjourned sine die. CHAIRMAN V C