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Item 12 : Continued discussion of bids for small trucks . The agenda attachment stated the staff feels the best overall buy shown on the bid results is the Toyota even though it is not the low bid. It is difficult to document this position, however. The Consumer Report has not rated small trucks anytime recently. The staff has not been able to locate any life cycle cost information relating to overall operational cost of these vehicles. In response to a question raised by Commissioner Pinney at an earlier meeting, Mr. Gattis stated that all 4 cyclinders Toyotas did have overhead cam shafts . Further discussion ensued regarding the use of the two trucks. Commissioner Willhoit moved to accept the low bid from Alexander Ford for the purchase of two Courier Trucks at a cost of $8 ,712.94 . For copy of bid results , see page 559 of this book. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. Voting aye on the motion were Commissioners Gustaveson, Willhoit, and Walker. Voting nay were Commissioners Whitted and Pinney. The motion was declared passed. Chairman Whitted referred to the item added to the agenda regarding a letter from Dr. Robert Hanes , Superintendent of the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools , reguesting some indication of the Board' s feelings regarding the transfer of school system monies from the unappropriated fund balance to the capital outlay budget, as set forth in G. S. 115-110 . 13 . Mr. Whitted stated he had asked the County Attorney to research this statute. Mr. Gledhill informed the Board that the Board does have this authority however, such action should only be taken upon a formal request from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board. The Clerk was requested to inform Dr. Hanes that the Board would con- sider such action upon receipt of a formal request from the Board of Educa- tion. The Chairman referred to the item added to the agenda concerning the request from ECO' s for the establishing of a network of recycling bind throughout Orange County. He stated ECO's was proposing this be done through an appropriation from the local governements (Landfill Fund) which will be repaid. Commissioner Willhoit suggested the County Manager be authorized to propose a mechanism of how this project can be affected by negotiating a contract between ECO' s and the three Governing Boards. Commissioner Gustaveson stated he felt the Board should go on record as being very sympathetic to this project, and the idea should be ex- plored further with other governmental bodies regarding the potential benefits to the County. The County Manager was authorized to explore the project further with the other governmental units, and bring his findings back to the Board. The Board dismissed for lunch at this point in the meeting. Following the lunch break, the Chairman referred to Item 13 : Plats . The Chairman recognized Eddie Kirk from the Planning Staff who pre- sented the minor subdivision plat of Jean Andrews Earnhardt. Mr. Kirk stated this land is located off of Old Highway 86 , north of Calvander. Approximately 2 acres is being divided from a larger tract. Ms . Earnhardt is requesting two variances from standard procedure: 1) that access be provided by a 32 foot right of way and a 50 foot right of way, and 2) that relief from the maintenance agreement as the right of way is currently being used for access by others . It was pointed out that the road is very old and is being maintained by Commissioner Pinney, who is an adjoining property owner.