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~~~9 Mr. Mann and Mr. Johnson stated they perferred to go with the eight cents (BC) tax rate and swap the territories this year. The Efland Aistrict stated that for the necessity of swapping the land they would go with the eight cents (B~) tax rate and that the additional revenue would allow them to pay off some of their indebtedness. Upon motion of Commissioner Melvin Whitfield, seconded by Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, it was moved, that the Ccunty set a tax rate that would allow the two fire districts to make the land swap and that this tax rate be established at eight cents (BC) for each district. Chairman walker called for a vote on the motion. Commissioners Flora Garrett, ~ Henry 5. Walker, and Melvin Whitfield, and Chairman Norman Walker voted aye, Commissioner Richard E. Whitted voted nay. Bobby Efland reminded the Board that the terms of the Trustees for the Efland Fire District would expire tomorrow (June 21, 1974). Discussion ensued. The Board learned that the terms of the Trustees of each fire district would expire on the same date, The Board instructed that each fire district submit names to the Board as soap as possible. The county Administrator advised the Beard that the South Orange Fire District had a contract with the Town of Chapel Hill and that the fire district tax for that area was esta2~lished at ten cents (lOQ). Chairman Walker recognized Babe D. Coley, Chairman of the Budget Committee of the Eno Fire District. Mr, Coley had previously filed a budget request with the County Administrator. Mr, Coley presented a budget that totaled $49,320. (For copy of budget see Commissioners Minute Docket #8 page :~~~ N.r. Gattis advised that there was a statutory limit as to the amount that could be charged for afire district tax, therefore, the budget, as presented by Mr. Coley, could not be considered, however, in order to maintain a budget that would support the operations of the area equal to last years allocation it would take a seven cent (7C) tax rate. It was determined that the seven cents (7t) rate would amount to 518,000. Mr. Coley stated that he would accept the proposed seven cent (7C) tax rate, Mrs. T. 5. Coily from the Eno Fire District voiced opposition to the suggested rate. She stated that she felt the rate should be eight cent (8~) as the additional one cent (10) could be utilized for items that were needed such as purchase of equipment and improvements to the current building facilities. J. G. Flowers of the Eno Fire District spoke in favor of the eight cent (8t) tax rate. The Board inquired of Mr, Coley as to which rate he would prefer. ' i Mr. Coley stated that it appeared he had been out voted by 'the two other Trustees -~ and that he would go along with the request for an fight cent (8G) tax rate. Upon motion of Commissioner Flora Garrett, seconded by Commissioner xenry Walker, it was loved and adopted, that the Eno Fire District tax rate be established at eight cents (8~) and that the presented budgeti be amended to the amount of 518,000. Chairman Walker recognized John L. Cline, one of the Trustees for the New Hope Fire Protection District. Mr. Cline stated that the Trustees of his department recommends that the County maintain the ten cent (lOt) tax rate in the district as all assesses would be used to reduce the current indebtedness. (For copy of budget request see Commissioners Minute Docket #8 page ?~ Upon motion of Commissioner Melvin Whitfield, seconded by Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, it was moved, that the Board approve the ten cent (lOC) tax rate as previously requested from the New Hope Fire Protection District. Mr. Cline then informed the Board that the New Hope Fire District Trustees were trying to secure an out station in order to provide quicker service to a portion of the district as it was felt the current fire facility was not center- ally located in the area, Discussion ensued. Chairman Walker recognized Tysod Clayton and Madison Cates from the Orange Rural Fire District. Mr. Clayton stated that in order to maintain the level of service the Orange Rural Fire District was requesting that the four cent (4q) tax rate be maintained. Discussion ensued. (For copy of budget request see Commissioners Minute Docket #8 page ?"i'I Upon motion of Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Commissioner ' Richard E. Whitted, it was moved and adopted, that the Board approve the four cent (4C) tax rate for the Orange Rural Fire District. ~ The county Administrator advised the Board that he had requested John Forrest, the Fire Inspector for the County, to attend this meeting. Mr. Forrest explained his duties and the time that was involved in exercising them. He stated that there was a difference between regulations of the 1lcenseing depart- ~ ment and the state fire laws and that, currently, he had nothing to lend authority for enforcement of the fire laws. Mr. Forrest stated that he felt the