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In discussing the use of this procedure, the county attorney advised the
board that questions have been raised about the validity of the statute which gives
permission to use the in rem procedure. Commissioner Mills said he would caution
the tax collector to use reason. If it is going to cost more to collect a delinquent
bill than it is worth, then that should be taken into account.
Chairman Troutman arrived at the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
SHERIFF'S CARS BIDS: Bill Furches, Finance officer, presented the board with
the bids received on the Sheriff's cars, which are as follows:
McKnight Pontiac Buick Company $112,888.16
Boggs Motor Company $119,535.00
Bell & Howard Chevrolet $121,363.33
Mr. Furches reported that the McKnight Pontiac Buick bid does not meet specifi-
cations; the bid from Boggs Motor Company meets specifications with minor exceptions.
However, Boggs required payment upon delivery rather than the bid terms of net 30
days. Bids from Bell & Howard Chevrolet meet specifications with minor exceptions,
but they do not meet Iredell County General Conditions, Mr. Furches reported.
The county manager recommended that the board reject all bids and readvertise
and receive bids again.
MOTION from Commissioner Ostwalt to accept the county manager's recommendation,
rework the specifications, change cars to be bid from eleven to ten to stay within
the budget allocation, and advertise specifications that can be met with models on
the market.
In discussing the motion made by Commissioner Ostwalt, Commissioner Mills in-
quired if ten or eleven cars were needed. After a discussion, Commissioner Ostwalt
asked that ten cars be deleted from the motion.
VOTING on Commissioner ostwalt's motion with the amendment deleting ten cars.
Ayes - 4; Nays - 1 (Troutman).
Commissioner Murdock said she hoped next time we go to bid we will be as
specific as possible and as reasonable. She asked the staff to check to see if
there were other specifications available for bid invitation.
MOTION from Commissioner Campbell that invitations to bid on cars be sent to at
last two dealers of each model who can supply cars.
VOTING: Ayes - 2; Nays - 3.
The County Manager, Wayne Deal, asked the Chairman for clarification on what
action the staff should take in this matter. Chairman Troutman instructed the
county rebid the cars, sending invitations to Iredell County dealers only.
REVALUATION REPORT: Brent Weisner, project manager for the Ferris Company,
and Lois Troutman, Tax Supervisor, came before the board to give the October revalua-
tion report. Mr. Weisner said the tax appraisal notices were being sent out the
following day, November 16th. Ferris plans to begin hearings on the 28th of Novem-
ber-
47,030 mailings of revaluation notices are being sent. There are 49,600
parcels in Iredell County, including the tax exempt properties.