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r.. `r~', .~ Item 13: A report'on the condition of two buses operated by the Recreation Department'is included with this agenda. The attachment stated the Recreation Department is currently operating two buses. One, a 1956 Chevrolet, was acquired from the State Surplus Property Agendy. The other, a 1962 Chevrolet, was acquired from the Federal Surplus Pro- perty Agency. The staff's intention was to use this vehicle as a source of spare parts to keep the older bus in operation. The bus, however, was found to be in better mechanical condition than the bus currently being operated. Therefore, the bus was repaired and placed in service. This bus while larger has a gear ratio that makes it more suitable to use on trips of some distance. The Commissioners then reviewed a report of the conditions of both buses. Commissioner Willhoit stated he was bothered that the County has to operate buses of this category. He added he would like further assurance that these buses are safe. The County Manager stated these buses have passed State Inspection, and the safety equipment on the buses does operate, however, this does not mean the buses are not subject to breakdowns. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Walker it was moved and adopted to approve the budget amendment of $350 to cover the cost of a bus. These funds are to come from the County's Con- tingency Fund into the Recreation Department's fund. Commissioner Willhoit vote nay to this motion. For copy of budget amendment, see page 535 of this book. It was pointed out that the Recreation Department should be operating the newest and the best buses, that the County can affort. It was also pointed out that long trips usually are chartered by commercial transits. Commissioner Walker asked to be excused from the meeting at this time. Item 9: The Tax Supervisor requested the tax refunds as stated be approved by the Board of Commissioners. A. Everett I,. Rush - Mr. Rush's property is split by a fire district boundary. The entire tract was assessed with a fire district tax for 1975, 1976, and 1977. Mr. Rush is requesting a tax refund for the property not located inside the fire district, the total refund amounting to $109.51. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to approve the refund by $109.51 to Everett T,. Rush. B. Robert D. Bauman - Mr. Bauman's household personal property was overvalued by $875 for 1977 as the result of a clerical error. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to approve the refund of $9.06 to Robert D. Bauman. C. Ebert Paul Edwards - Mr. Edwards incorrectly listed his monthly rent and listed household personal property for 1977 at six times this incorrent rent, resulting in an overevaluation of personal property. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson„ seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to approve the refund request of Ebert P. Edwards in the amount of $14.10. D. Geraldine B. VanVoethem - This taxpayer mistakenly listed her 1971 Volkswagen as a 1977 model on her 1977 listing. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney it was moved and adopted to grant the refund of $40.83 to Geraldine VanBOethem. E. Carolyn 'H. Daniels - Ms. Daniels was a Virginia resident on January 1, 1977, but listed personal property with her husband for taxa- tion in Orange County. Virginia authorities required her to list and pay taxes on a 1972 Maverick owned by her which was also listed and taxed in Orange County.