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55 Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissoner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to approve the refund of $22.85 to Ms. Chaiken. Robert Laws - Mobile Home erroneously assess with Robert Laws' real property was actually owned by Leroy Laws and listed to him. Upon motion of Commissoner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to grant the refund of $30.50 to Robert Laws. The Tax Supervisor stated that his Department had checked the tax listing for errors and discrepancies. Commissioner Gustaveson asked that the University be asked to send letter to foreign students advisor informing them of their obliga- tion to inform foreign students to list their personal property. Item 4: Mr. James Freeland, spokeman for the' owners of six signs in apparent violation of County Land Use Regulations concerning signs, would like to discuss the issue of sign removal. James Freeland was recognized by the Chairman. Mr. Freeland stated that it was important to local business to have advertisement in order to pay taxes to the County. He recognized Mr. Bob Grogan who is the Operations Director for the Southeast District for National Advertising Company. Mr. Grogan stated that his Company has sent a letter to the County Attorny on December 20, 1976, concerning the signs, and had not received a reply. Mr. Grogan stated that his company felt the section of the Ordinance which alleged that the signs were in violation was unconstitutional. He stated that he would like to know what action the County Commissioners intended to take. Mr. Curtis Bane, a sign owner, spoke of the problems he had encount- eyed regardin g signs. He stated that he would like to know tonight what action the Board intended to take and what would be required of him. Pete Thompson, operator of the Colonial Inn, stated that he had two signs which were over eight years old, and that he had paid the State for permission to erect the signs. Commissioner Whitted stated that when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted, this provision in the Zoning Ordinance was that the signs would remain so many years from the time the Zoninn Ordinance was adopted. This present Board is attempting to enforce what the Zoning Ordinance states. The Gounty Attorney stated that he had replied to the letter of National Advertising Company on January 17, 1977. He stated that the Zoning Odinance did provide a 5 year period for signs to be brought into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. He added that since possible litigation could be involved with National Advertising Company, comments would be inappropriate. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Walker suggested that the County adopt a "go slow" policy and wait and see what the State intends to do. The Board agreed to go into Executive Session to talk about possible litigation with the Gounty Attorney. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and adopted that the Board go into Executive session to discuss possible litigation. Executive session ensued. The Board reconvened from Executive session and Chairman Whitted stated that the Board had discuss possible action they could take for the enforcement of the signs in the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the County Attorney and ahe Plan- ning Staff send letters to owners of the sigr}s who had received the earlier letter concerning the specific violations of the Ordinance, and that these letters be rescinded.