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000193 <br /> talk about mutual interests and concerns. They are working very effectively <br /> with the day care centers and making referrals to these centers. <br /> Petite Howard, Treasurer of Child Care Networks, outlined the funding <br /> sources. A family day care coordinator is still needed. There is also an <br /> individual funding campaign. <br /> F. ITEMS FOR DECISION (CONTINUED) <br /> 1. WASTEWATER COT LEETION AMID PURCME CONTRACT(See complete contract in <br /> the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office.) <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Carey to approve the contract as presented by the County Manager find authorize <br /> the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. (Commissioner Walker was not present for the vote) <br /> 3 WILKINS DRIVE PPP ASSESSMENT RODE-MR & MRS W 6'TON U$RE <br /> Planner Susan Smith presented a request from Mr. and Mrs. Weston <br /> LaBarre to correct the assessment for Lots 5 and 5A, Block A, Map 15A in <br /> Chapel Hill Township. She indicated that the tax map was wrong. However, Mr. <br /> LaBarre did not file a notice of appeal within the allowed ten days after the <br /> assessment roll was confirmed. <br /> Commissioner Marshall asked if the language in the notice sent out <br /> to the property owners is specific in indicating that the property owner has <br /> ten days in which to appeal the assessment amount. <br /> Smith indicated the notice does not specifically indi4 to the ten <br /> day limit for appealing the assessment. <br /> Geoffrey Gledhill indicated that the assessment role lists the <br /> property owners names, identification of property and assessed value. There <br /> is no information on how the assessment was derived. The property owner is <br /> told that the assessment role and map is available in the Clerk's office for <br /> them to review. If the Board finds an error has been made they may, by <br /> authority of G.S. 153A-198, set aside the assessment and start -the procedure <br /> required of the project over which would change the cost to each property <br /> owner. <br /> Susan Smith indicated it was not until after Mr. LaBarre had <br /> received his tax notice that he realized there had been an error regarding the <br /> number of feet for which he was being charged. This was after the ten day <br /> grace period. <br /> In reply to a suggestion that the amount be absorbed by the County, <br /> Gledhill indicated that a reassessment would be necessary for that to happen. <br /> After further discussion on the process, including the provision <br /> which gives the property owner two opportunities to check his assessment and <br /> appeal if incorrect, it was decided that the process was followed and that no <br /> action is in order. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Marshall to take no action on the request from Mr. and Mrs. Weston LaBarre. <br /> Commissioner Marshall requested that the letters to the property <br /> owners be more explicit and give additional information about the process to <br /> help them become alert to the contents. <br /> VOTE: AYES, 4; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Lloyd) . <br /> 4 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE L GAL PROCEIDIDIGS <br /> Susan Smith presented for consideration a request to authorize the <br /> County Attorney to initiate legal proceedings for zoning violations on <br /> property owned by Paolo and Janice Flezzani and Paliourus Enterprise, Inc. <br /> Paolo and Janice Flezzani constructed a garage without building or zoning <br /> permits. Paliourus Enterprise, Inc. constructed a utility building without <br />