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on this request due to the fact that the hospital had insufficient land far its own needs. The Co.unty Legislative Delegation, composed of State Senator John R. Roger, Jr., State Representatives James C. Johnson and Dwight W. Quinn, discussed with the Board about progress of pending legislation. They reported that the bill concerning refinancing of bonds for school purposes was in process and t hat several bills for a state-wide one cent additional sales tax was being considered. The Board (~t~cussed the possibility of levying a tax of [~ for three years to raise $~00, 000. 00 for the airport. Senator Boger stated that he would call the N. C. Attorney General the next day for an opinion as to whether or not a bill could be drawn in this manner. John Sharpe Hartsell, chairman of the County Board of Elections, reported to the Board that the polling place for Ward 6 in-the City of Concord was being changed from Stalling Pontiac-Buick to Beverly Hills School and that the polling place for Ward 5 Box 1 was being changed from Ltttles Coal Yard to the Educational Building of Ann Street Methodist Church. A resolution from the Kannapolis Sanitary District correcting a previous resolution was submitted for approval. McClary made motion, seconded by Hawfteld to approve the resolution as presented. Vote was unanimous. This resolution ts recorded on page ~r~\ and becomes a part of these minutes. The Board unanimously voted to set the property assessment ratio for 1969 at the same rate as 1968 - 60% of valuation - upon motion by Rankin and seconded by Hawfie Id. A request by the County Manager for permission to se~l a County-owned 1951 Ford truck at public auction was approved upon motion by McClary, seconded by Hawfteld. Health Director Albert J. Klimas reported to the Board on the mosquito control program as follows: An extensive educational program, spraying, ellminatlo of standing water and constant surveillance. The proposed budget for the program included $2,500 for three part-time summer helpers, $k,500 for hand sprayer, $150.00 for fuel oil, $300.00 for insecticide, $300.00 for rat bait, $20.00 for a boat rental, $1100.00 for fogging machine and accessories, $2,000 for pick-up truck, $1,000 for aerial spraying, and Sk0.00 for miscellaneous supplies. Commissioners approved the budget for this program except the truck and fogging machine and instructed Mr. Klimas to check on the feasibility of purchasing this equipment from the Federal Surplus property agency.