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c. Property Tax Refunds <br />The Board considered adoption of a refund resolution related to eight {8) requests far property tax <br />refunds in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381. <br />Commissioner Carey asked Tax Assessor John Smith haw the mistake occurred with CCB. He <br />asked who awned the property. John Smith said that Orange County owns the property. He said that <br />Orange County got a loan to purchase the property outright and CCB put it in their system as if it were a <br />lease. CCB listed it in their listing, and Orange County taxed it. <br />Commissioner Carey verified that this only happened one year. <br />County Attorney Geof Gledhill said that CCB has a security interest in the property over the term of <br />the financing. They have a standard document that is used far these purchases. This is probably what <br />caused the confusion. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adapt the <br />refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to eight {8} requests for property tax refunds in <br />accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />h. Roof and HVAC Replacements for Fiscal Year 2003-04 <br />The Board considered approving capital project ordinances far roof and HVAC (heating, ventilation, <br />and air conditioning) replacements at County facilities for fiscal year 2003-04. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that when they go out for HVAC bids to be sure to put in the bid <br />specifications that the unit should have a quiet performance. She asked that it be specified. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the <br />capital project ordinances for roof and HVAC {heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) replacements at <br />County facilities for fiscal year 2003-04. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />9. ITEMS FOR DECISION--REGULAR AGENDA <br />a. Approval of Eauipment and Vehicle Purchases for Fiscal Year 2003-04 <br />The Board considered approving equipment and vehicle purchases for County departments, <br />excluding Information Systems and Solid Waste, for fiscal year 2003-04 and authorizing the Finance <br />Director to finance the purchase of four ambulances through an outstanding private placement loan <br />proposal from CCB, previously approved by the Board for purchase of Landfill equipment and authorizing <br />the Finance Director and County Attorney to execute the documents necessary to complete the funding. <br />Jahn Link said that they are asking for approval of replacement for vehicles for this fiscal year. <br />Last year they did not pursue replacement of vehicles because of the State budget. They are proposing <br />tonight those vehicles that are important for service delivery. There are 12 replacement vehicles for the <br />Sheriff's Department, replacement vehicles for Environment and Resource Conservation, Animal Control, <br />Public Works, and equipment for Recreation and Parks. He said that atone of the June meetings, the <br />amount of funding was reduced from to $723,000 to $498,000. They are proposing mare than that amount <br />because they can finance additional equipment through a negotiated private placement with CCB. This is at <br />a 4°~ interest rate. They are proposing to replace four ambulances, which have a lot of years and miles. <br />The additional amount would cost the County $73,000 in both principal and interest payments for 59 <br />months. He asked the Board to expend the additional funding for ambulances. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey to approve the Manager's recommendation to <br />approve the equipment and vehicle purchases {outlined in Attachment 1} excluding Information Systems <br />and Solid Waste; approve the Equipment and Vehicle Capital Project Ordinance in Attachment 2; and <br />authorize the Finance Director and County Attorney to execute the documents necessary to complete the <br />funding for four ambulances through CCB. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that for Parks and Recreation and the ERCD, the Sheriff can secure <br />federal surplus trucks and four wheel drive vehicles. He asked that the staff work with the Sheriff on these <br />vehicles. <br />