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19 ONe of these was the appeal of William A. McKnight far a reduction in his tax value. Mr. Laws stated that the property had been reviewed and his Department could find no reason to recommend a reduction in the 1975 tax evaluation. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Cammissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the Board accept the recommenda- tion of the Tax Supervisor on the W. A. McKnight property. The Tax Supervisor stated that the next matter to be considered was that of Duke University. Commissioner Whitted excused himself from the Board and went to sit in the audience. The Ta.x Supervisor advised the Board that Duke University did con- cede the additional 159 acre tract that is adjacent the Rack quarry r The Tax Supervisor stated that Duke University did not file a Tax Exemption statement in 1973 and that all taxes levied against Duke University then went on the books, In 1973 Duke Universtty sent in a payment of $3,800, This money was applied against Duke properties to clear as many tracts as the payment would clear. This left Duke University with a balance of $5,300, owing in 1973. Mr. Laws stated further that Duke University has agreed to send the Tax Supervisor a letter withdrawing their application for exemption on some parcels, along with a payment of $3,800, as their 197a payment. Interest has accumulated on the 1973 unpaid bill. Therefore, when the Tax Collector receives the $3,800. payment it will be applied to the unpaid 1973 taxes but will not clear the University. In September, the University will receive another tax bill and Duke will send the Tax Collector another payment of $3,800, which will be for the 1975 taxes. All monies left over from these payments will be applied to the unpaid back taxes and accumulated interest until all the taxes are cleared. This will probably take about three years. Cammissioner Gustaveson made the motion that the Board accept the Tax Supervisor's recommendation relative to the Duke University properties. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. Discussion ensued concerning one of the rock quarries located on the Duke property. Mr. Laws stated that this was a technical matter as to whether the rock quarry provided any profitable income to the University. Commissioners Gustaveson and Pinney agreed to withdraw their motion. Further discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Cammissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the Board overrule the recommenda- tians of the Tax Supervisor on the properties identified as (Cheeks Tawn- ship - Tax Map 46, Parcel 3A); (Eno Township - Tax Map 27, Parcel 21); (Hillsborough Township - Tax Map 49, Block C, Parcel 1); (Hillsborough Township - Tax Map 32, Block C, Lot 7) that amounts to 587 acres with the exception of 159 acres that has been conceded by Duke University. Chairman Garrett called for a vote. Commissioners Gustaveson, Pinney, and Walker voted aye. Commissioner Garrett voted nay: -- Chairman Garrett declared the motion passed. The next item of business was a meeting with the Planning Department and the Planning Board. Irvin Dobson, Planning Director; and Chris Edwards, Assistant Planning Director were present, however, no members of the Planning Board were present. Chairman Garrett inquired of the Board of Commissioners to see if the Board would agree to have the minutes of the June 18th meeting read and approved.