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91� 236 <br /> Conditioning, of Durham for $14,780.00; and the Electrical contract to RVM <br /> Electrical Company of Hillsborough for $9,957.00 and to authorize the Chair <br /> to sign the contracts. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> 8-10 Lease Agreements: Cedar Grove Day Care, Hyconeechee Regional Library <br /> ^� and Health Department at Carr Mill Mall <br /> Commissioner Willhoit suggested an addition to the Hyconeechee Library <br /> Lease; that Section 7 on page 10 should have a (K) to the effect that fire doors <br /> are not to be blocked. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to approve <br /> all three leases with the one change noted and to authorize the Chair to sign them <br /> Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> A property matter, originally to be discussed in executive session was, <br /> on the advice of the County Attorney, considered in open session. <br /> Assistant County Manager Bill Laws told the Board that the County was <br /> deeded a piece of property behind the Courthouse by Ms. Annie Riley Obie but that <br /> she retained a lifetime use of the property. Ms. Obie has deeded, through her <br /> daughter Naomi Riley Bell, her interest in the house sited on the property to <br /> Mr. John Sealye. Mr. Sealye wishes to remove the house from the property and <br /> restore the house for historic purposes. Mr. Laws told the Board that since 'the <br /> County owns the property vt must in accordance with General Statutes dispose of <br /> , <br /> property in one of three ways: 1) sealed bid; 2) public auction; and, 3) negotiated <br /> offer with upset bid. <br /> Mr. Sealye asked that the County make an exception in this particular <br /> instance since he had estimated about $8,000 to move the house, much more than <br /> it is worth. Chairman Whitted told Mr. Sealye that the County does not have that <br /> flexibility under, North Carolina General Statutes. <br /> Chairman Whitted continued saying, the County Attorney should do two things: <br /> 1) establish a procedure for determining the County's interest in the house; and, 2) <br /> obtain from Ms. Obie a release of her interest in the real property. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, to have the <br /> i <br /> Attorney accomplish (1) and (2) above and to dispose of the house via a negotiated <br /> Off— upset bid; removal of the house contingent upon its being restored for <br /> historic purposes. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> Announcement: Chairman Whitted announced that the Board would host a <br /> reception and dinner on Thursday, December 9th at the Carolina Inn for Municipal <br />