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Attorney told the Board that if it found the property exempt <br /> it also had the power to release the taxes. <br /> Chairman Whitted moved, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, <br /> to release the taxes for 19$1 for the Policy Research & Planning <br /> Group, Inc. Vote: Ayes, 9; noes, 0. <br /> 7. Northside Multipurpose Center Contract for Architectural <br /> Services: Commissioner Gustaveson moved seconded by Commissioner <br /> Willhoit to approve the contract for architectural services on <br /> the Northside Multipurpose Center with James Webb Associates. <br /> Vote: Ayes,4; noes, 0. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit asked that those in the Multipurpose <br /> Center receive copies of the approved architect'+s proposal. <br /> B. Housing Rehabilitation Bid Award: Commissioner <br /> Gustaveson moved to award the rehabilitation contracts to McDuffi:e for <br /> Unit m 24, and to Taylor Home Improvement for units tt 13, 20, and <br /> 121, in the amounts of $2,135,00; $6,400.00; $11,080.00; and <br /> 5 <br /> $11,935.00, respectively, and to authorize the County Manager�to <br /> execute any change orders in those contracts. Commissioner Whiitted <br /> seconded the motion. Vote: Ayes, 4; noes, 0_ <br /> 9. Tax Collection status: The County Manager presented a <br /> report toti7e Board on the status of the tax collection for the County <br /> and present fund balance. The Manager presented this report with <br /> a view toward underspending the budget this fiscal year. After <br /> some discussion, the Board of Commissioners suggested the Manager <br /> arrive at a specific fund balance figure and return it to the Board. . <br /> 10. Work session: Commissioner Gustaveson asked that the <br /> Board set a work session to look at planning department and County <br /> e <br /> goals. Commissioner Gustaveson said he wanted the Board to look <br /> at budget objectives by department and see where we are on those <br /> objectives. The County Manager said he would need until about the <br /> middle of February to get a grasp of where the County is on that. <br /> Chairman Whitted said the Board would consider setting such .a: work <br /> session at its next meeting. <br /> H. Executive session---Personnel and legal matters: <br />