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s The motion was seconded by Commissioner Willhoit. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney stated that he had not had an opportunity to review the report and asked that the matter be tabled until the third Tuesday night's meeting. Commissioner Walker seconded Commissioner Pinney's request. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he felt it was important to pro- ceed with implementing this report as soon as possible, however, he agreed to table the matter until the third Tuesday in December. The Chairman called for a vote on Commissioner Pinney's motion to table. All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was declared - passed. i Chairman Whitted referred to Item 13: The Manager will present cost estim~.tes.for construction of Seven Mile Creek Reservoir prepared by the Engineering firm, Rose, Pridgen and Freemon. The County Manager stated that the cost estimates shown on the attachment were for the Board's information. He added that .these esti- mates were for construction of the project with anticipated construction to begin the summer of 1978. These estimates do not include the purchase of any land. Chairman Whitted stated that this information was for the Board's use and these figures would be good until the summer of 1978. Mr. Whitted referred again to Item 14: Concerning the list of names of persons who have failed to list their personal property taxes for this and prior years. He asked if anyone was present to appeal this assessment. No one came forth. The Chairman referred to Item 16: Does the Board of Commissioners desire to meet with the County Planning Board and Planning Staff to re- view priorities and time schedules? Discussion ensued concerning the urgency to meet with the Planning Staff and Boad to review where the Board and Planning Staff stand on _. their planning objectives. The meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 1976, at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioners' Room of the Court- house. The Planning Director was requested to inform the Planning Staff and Planning Board of the meeting. Chairman Whitted stated that he hoped the Board would be prepared by the third Tuesday in December to appoint additional members to the County Planning Board. The next item for discussion was Item 17: Does the Board of Commis- sioners desire to take action on the letter submitted by the New Hanover Citizens For Decency through Law? The Board took no action on this matter and asked that the letter be placed in file. The County Manager requested that the Board formally approve the Christmas Holidays which are Friday, December 24, 1976, and Monday, December 27, 1976. ~ Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that Friday, December 24, 1976, and Monday, December 27, 1976, official be named Christmas Holdays for 1976. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the Board adjourn to Executive Session to consider litigation. The Board reconvened from Executive Session and the Chairman stated that the County Attorney was preparing Resolutions to be read to those present concerning the Executive Session the Board had just completed.