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`~ J~ Upon motion of commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted, that the County fund the Nutrition Program in the arnvunt of $1,484 and the the money for this program be taken from the Contingency Fund. The Board inquired of Mr. Stewart what progress was being made towards the plan for making application under the Community Development Act. Mr. Stewart zeplied that he could give a more efficient answer if he could come back to the Hoard in two (2) weeks. He stated that the sta#f assistant was being given two (2) local governmental units who wished to apply for monies under the act and that he would know more about what would be needed after some experience had been gained. Chairman Garrett referred to Item 10 on the Agenda: (Edward Johnson to discuss possible advance of funds to the Prange Grove Rural Fire District.) Edward Johnson, President of the Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department, stated that his department had gotten themselves into somewhat of a financial predicament in that the loan application to the Farmers Home Administration would not be forthcoming until sometime after the first of the year. The Fire Department had proceeded to construct a building and purchase equipment and monies were nbt now available to meet the obligations that'had been incurred. He stated that the tax levy for the Fire District had been estimated at $16,D00, that $8,000 had been received by the Fire District, however, based on the current need of his District he was requesting that an additional $8,000 be appropriated in order that the Fire District might meet some of its financial obligations. The County Administrator advised the Board that the tax levy for the Fire District would raise approximately $15,000, as;the anticipated uncollected taxes would amount to a deficit in the Orange Grove Fire District of about $1,000. Discussion ensued. The County Attorney stated he would seek a ruling on the matter. The Soard agreed to hear a presentation from Gary Sykes. Mr. Sykes stated that he had nine (9) tax statements for property that is located within the Orange Grove Fire District and that in his mind only one of the statements were relative to his position that the Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department could not assist him if afire was to occur, xe asked "Should 1 be taxed a special fire tax on my vacant land that cannot be served by this Fire Department?" Discussion ensued. Chairman Garrett advised Mr. Sykes that the General Statutes made no exceptions. The County Administrator advised the Board that the County was bringing Tax Foreclosure Suits against certain individuals. A suit had been instituted against George and Margaret Ballentine and that the property had been sold at the courthouse door, however, no one appeared to bid on the property. The County, therefore, bought the property and the Sallentines had tendered the needed funds for the payment of their taxes and were now requesting Orange county to assign their bid an the property to them. Mr. Gattis stated that he saw no reason the County could not assign its bid to George and Margaret Ballentine and that he recommended the Board authorize the Sid Assignment. Upon motion of commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that Orange County assign its bid of $1,246.28 on the property of George and Margaret Salentine to Margaret Ballentine. The Board reconvened after lunch. Chairman Garrett, CpmAlissioner Norm Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, and Richard E. Whitted were present. Commissioner Norman Walker was not present for that afternoon session. A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney, advised the Board as to the procedure that would be nessary for the County to allocate the requested funds to the Orange Grove Fire District. Chairman Garrett read the following Resolution: HE IT RESOLVED that the Orange county Hoard of Commissioners authorize the county Administrator to pay to the Orange County Fire District the sum of $6,500.00 which sum is payment in advance of a portion of the appropriation heretofore made. Such payment to be made under expressed consitions that repayment of the same be made to the county upon collection of the tax levy for the fiscal year of 1974-1975, if need. Upon motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that the Resolution as read by Chairman Garrett be approved. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #12 on the Agenda: (Consideration of County releasing its option to acquire under section 411, bf a certain Indenture of Trust issued by Valley Forge Corporation.)