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517 Upon the motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and alopted that the Board accept the presentation contained in the Memorandum dated April 30, 1975, from Triangle J, Council of Government. Chairman Gannett referred to Item #8 on the Agenda: (B. Appointments of four persons to the Energy-Task Force) Chairman Garrett requested that each Commissioner submit names of prospective appointees for the Energy Task Force. Commissionez Walker nominated Thomas McCume. COmmissionez Gustaveson submitted the names of Paul Morris, Chandlee Barksdale, Gray_ Culbreth and Henry Mears. Chairman Garrett submitted the names of Henry Mears and Robert Nutter. It was agreed that the Board would appoint four (4) persons to this Task Force. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and adopted that Benry Mears, Chandlee Barksdale, Thomas McCume, and Robert Nutter be approved as members of the Energy Task Force. Commissioner Gustaveson explained the purpose of N. C. Fellows. The N. C. Fellows would appropriate up to $700. for an intern and the County must appropriate S3DO. for the intern and this student would work with the members of the Energy Task Force. Upon the motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved that the Board accept the recommendation of Commissioner Gustaveson and to appropriate to the N. C. Fellows the sum of $300. from the Contingency Fund for .the employment df an intern tv work with the Energy Task Force. Chairman Garrett called fox the question. Chairman Garrett, Commissioners Gustaveson, Pinney and Whitted voted aye. Commissionez walker voted nay. Chairman Garrett declared the motion passed. Chairman Garrett referred to Item # 10 on the Agenda: (Mrs. Ortense Aickson, County Tax Collector, to report number and total amount of 1974 County Tax Liens advertised for sale). Chairman Garrett recognized Ortense Dickson, County Tax Collector. Mrs. Dickson filed the following memorandum: "Unpaid taxes on real property at the time of the first advertisement, $524,864.13. Unpaid accounts - 3658. Advertisements to appear in the News of Or_a_n_ge_ County on May 1, 3, 15, and 22nd. Tax Lien sale to be held on June 2, 19'75. _ (For 1973 - Unpaid taxes on real property at the time of first advertisement 5492,872.58. Unpaid accounts 3775." Questions and answers period ensued. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #11 on the Agenda: (Mr. Ervin Dobson, County Planning ninector, to review: (A.) Plats fvn approval; (B.) The Micol rezoning request) Chairman Garnett zecognized Ervin Dobson. A. Plats for approval - None. $. Mr. DpbBOn advised the Board that the traffic `count for Highway 70A and 751 had been received. However, the rezoning request of Robert Micpl had not been approved by.'-the-Board but that business was being conducted on the'site. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Walker moved that the-Board go ahead witht.the approval o£ Mr. Micol's nequest to rezone his property. This motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that a letter from the County Planner be forwarded to Mr. Mica1 indicating that the Board would like to have certain questions answered and if it does not receive a positive response then the County would issue a stop work order. Discussion ensued between the County Attorney, the Planning Director, County Manager, and Members of the Board. Upon the motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved that the Planning Director forward a letter to Mz. Robert Micol advising him of the Board's concern over the safety factors involved with his property and requesting that he move the mound of dirt that he had piled on the lot. Chairman ~ Garrett called for a vote on the motion. Commissioner Gustaveson, Pinney, Walker,