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The Tax Supervisor explained James J. Freeland had requested a tax refund for the past 5 years for an easement conveyed by the State Highway Department (Tax Map 2, Block D, Parcel 1, Tract 2541). Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to deny the refund request of James J. Freeland and that the Tax Supervisor notify Mr. Freeland of the appropriate channels for obtaining relief. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to table the request of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Jones for tax refund until further information is received. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. The Tax Supervisor explained Mr. Walter Enoch,who is totally disabled, had failed to make a timely application for Homestead Exemption for 1979 and that there are no statutory provisions for granting such an exemption. Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, that the request of Walter Enoch for Homestead Exemption, which came past the legal deadline, be denied for legal reasons. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. The Board requested the Tax Supervisor's office make every effort to notify persons eligible for Homestead Exemptions and to have the Homestead Exemption reflected on the face of the tax listing abstract. Agenda Item 5: Bid Results The Purchasing Director submitted a report of bids received for tires, wheels and tubes for County vehicles. For copy of these results, see page 216 of this book. Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to table this item until the next meeting to give the Purchasing Director an opportunity to check the prices of these items through State contract. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. Agenda Item 11 A & B: Ap ointments to County Planning Board Commissioner Barnes nominated Ms. Alice Gordon of Chapel Hill Township to serve on the County Planning Board. Commissioner Gustaveson nominated Ms. Hazel Lunsford and Ms. Pat Crawford for reappointment to the County Planning Board. There being no further nominations, Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to appoint Ms. Lunsford, Ms. Crawford and Ms. Gordon to three year terms on the Orange County Planning Board. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.