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The Staff has proposed the County acquire approximately three acres of land on the east side of N. C. Hwy. #57 from A. H. Walker, Jr. This land is proposed as the site for a County vehicle maintenance facility. Parcel 5, Block B in Hillsborough Township, Tax Map #5, is located about 1,600 feet north of theintersection of State Hwys #57 and 86. Chairman Garrett recognized Johnny Horner, an employee of the County, who presented a presentation from the Staff regarding the proposed vehicle maintenance facility. He presented a drawing of the proposed building which he stated would be 50 feet by 100 feet and approximately 20 feet in height. He stated that the building would have expandable walls for adding more space. He stated further that the building, in his opinion, would not be seen from the highway as the trees on the property would serve as a buffer area. Chairman Garrett asked if anyone was present who would like to speak in opposition to the proposed maintenance garage. Mr. J. Edmond Latta presented to the Board a petition signed by thirty-eight citizens rho opposed the construction of the garage on this particular site. Mr. Latta stated that he had not learned of the issue until Friday and that he did not feel it was necessary to build this facility in that neighborhood. He requested the Board to seek some other place for the building. Mr. Claiborn Wilkerson spoke in opposition to the proposed garage site. He stated that he and his two sons owned property in that area and that a subdivision was now underway for 70 acres of that land and this would be a sore eye in the midst of his property. He stated further, that in his opinion, a building could not be situated on that property and that two and one-half acres of land was not sufficient space for the proposed garage. He suggested that the County look for a site with at least 5 to 10 acres included. Mrs. J. Edmond Latta spoke in opposition to the proposed facility and ask "why didn't the citizens of the County know more about the proposed garage?" Rev. William Richardson stated that he was present to represent some members of his congregation who were opposed to the proposed build- ing site, but were unable to attend this public hearing. Rev. Richardson requested that the Board might schedule an open meeting in order that more citizens might voice their opposition to the proposed maintenance garage. Discussion ensued between members of the board, the Staff and the citizens present. The Board agreed that the County should look for a larger site on which to construct the proposed garage even if it was necessary to pur- chase land in a commercially zoned area. Chairman Garrett assured those present that no definite action had been made regarding the purchase of the land. Commissioner Pinney suggested that arrangements be made foz the drivers of the refuse collection trucks to provide a facility for wash- ing the trucks in cold weather. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #5 on the Agenda: (The Board of County Commissioners to hear complaints concerning tax assessments from citizens.) Chairman Garrett recognized William Laws, Tax Supervisor, who re- _. ferred to Item A. May W. Carmichael appealing the assessment on a tract situated in Chapel Hill Township and shown an Tax Map 62 as Parcel 2, Block ~. Mr. Laws recognized ~Tr. F. J. T.~alker, Attorney, who was repre- senting Ms. Carmichael. Mr. Walker stated that he was protesting the evaluation of the Carmichael land and house which had been raised from $67,000. to $86,000. as the house had few of today's modern conveniences. He stated that the house was 35 years old and compared the Carmichael home with surrounding homes. The Board inquired of Mx. Laws as to how the house could be graded in the A-plus category with these deficiencies. Mr. Laws replied that the house should not be graded in this category. 52