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~~~ The Clerk was instructed to write to all of the county's representatives, the Chairman of Judiciary I of the Senate, and to the sponsors of Senate B311 r~1240 advising these Senators of the action taken by the Board. Copies of sll correspondence was to be forwarded to Jim Page, Chief State Emergency Medical Services oP the Department of Human Resources. Discussion ensued concerning Senate Bill ~r1205. Upon motion of Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Henry B. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the Board go on record as opposing the adoption of Senate Sill X1205. The Clerk was asked to follow the same instructions that were given relative to writing sll the proper persona. Chairman Walker referred th Item ~5 of the Agenda: (Approval oP Tax Refunds; Neal x. Tracy For 1973 $39.49, For 1972 $24.30.) The County Administrator stated that the rating code for Neal H. Tracy had been erronously affixed on his tax abstract for two pears. He, therefore, had been charged a special district tax when the tax was not applicable as he lived out aide of the special, tax district. Mr. Gattia recommended that the refund be ; granted. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett, it wsa moved and adopted, that Neal H. Tracy be refunded $39.49 for the year 1973 tax year and $2U..30 for the 1972 tax year. Chairman Walker referred to Item ~`7 of the Agenda: (Approval of 1973 property tax value of Kavanau Realty Trust (Camelot Apartments). Former value: $1,187,700. Recommended Value: 1,027,900. The County Administrator stated that Item 7 and 8 could be included in the same discussion. He said that this request for refund had resulted in a mis- understanding on the part of Kavanau Realty, in that, they had submitted a capitalized value and that this value had included tax items that should not have bean included, Mr. Gattia advised the Board that since the misunderstanding had been clarified Kavanau Realty had withdrawn its appeal from the State Board of Assessments. He reoommended that the Board accept the new value of $1,027,900.00. U»on motion of Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, seconded by Commission®r Henry S. walker, it was moved and adopted that the recommendation of the County Administrator relative to the matter of Kavanau Realty be accepted. Chairman Walker referred to Item ,~6 of the Agenda: (For Adoption: Schedule of present use values of agricultural, horticultural and forest lands.) The County Administrator submitted sample oopies of Vae Value Assessment and Market Value Assessment on farm land. He stated that the Board must establish a Standard of Values far the assessment of farm land. That the sample oopies contained values that had been established after research and conferenoea with the State Agricultural Extension Service and State College. He stated that these values were lower than most values that were being used by adjoining counties. The Beard deferred action on the matter. Chairman Walker referred to Item :9 of the Agenda: (Fire District Petition covering a portion of the property shown on tax map 520, Chapel Hill township, Briarcliff Subdivision. Property owners in this area are requesting the County declare them afire district and negotiate a contract for fire protectipn for them with the Town of Chapel Hill.) "Enclosed is a Petition to the County Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina from the property owners and residents of that part of the sub-division oP Briarcliff which is in unincorporated area adjacent to the southeastern limits of the City of Chapel Hill. The petition requests negotiation by the County for this residential section to be included within the fire district of the Caty oP Chapel Hill. We were informed in the County Tax Office that this area is not presently covered by any fire district, a fact which we view as a major hazard to our community. We would deeply appreciate your asaiatance in bringing this petition to the attention of the County Commissioners and, 'subject to their favorable action, taking steps to expedite its implementation. A photocopy of the petition xs enclosed for use in oommunication with officials in Chapel Hill.- Any questions or progress reports may be directed to me by telephone at 929-9135 (Chapel Hi11). We will appreciate a formal written report of the final disposition of the petition so that it can be called to the attention of all the .3sidenta."