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MINUTES OF THE MEETTNG I~iAY 18, 1970 (CONTINUED) -
SOCIAL SERVICES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE BUDGET ESTIMATES 1970-71 (CONTINUED) -
Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the budget estimates be accepted by the Board.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONTRACT FOR DOG POUND -
Discussion was held on operation of Dog Pound on contract. Mr. Fox suggested he prepare
draft and submit it. He pointed out persons must be dog wardens to be able to en£orce laws.
Money will have to be handled by county. Mr. Metts said if it is general consensus having
it operated under contract, it will be well to submit it to attorney to work out what is
legal. Also, it might be well to check with the City Attorney. By common consent this was
agreed to.
ABATII''IENT OF TAXES ON PROPERTY FORMERLY OWNED BY ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH -
At ~he last meeting the Board voted to rebate taxes for one-half year on St. John's
Episcopal Rectory which had been sold in June, subject to approval• of County Attorney.
After making a study, Mr. Fox advised the Board it would be improper under G.S. ~05-403
for the Board to abate taxes on this property.
By common consent it was agreed to request Mr. Bowden write Nr. Cicero Yow, Attorney
representing Church, advising him the abatement cannot be made legally.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Hazel Savage
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF THE MEETING, JUNE 1, 19']0
ASSEMBI,Y -
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
on the above date and time in the Commission
John Van B. Metts, Jr., Vice-Chairman Meares
H. A. PYarks, Berry A. Williams; County Attor~
County Administrator Laurence 0. Bowden; and
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held
Building with the following present: Chairman
Harriss, Jr., Commissioners J. M. Hall, Jr.,
iey James C. Fox; County Auditor Perry Shepard;
Hazel Savage, Clerk to the Board.
INVOCATION -
Chairman Metts called the meeting to order and asked Rev. Milton Boone, Pastor, Masonboro
Baptist Church, to give the invocation.
REPORTS -
Mr. ,Sam Johnson, Tax Collector, presented monthly report of i969 taxes collected in New
Hanover County for the month o£ May. Amount collected during May was $161,43'7.14, making total
collected thus far this year, including prepayments, $4,594,652.46 leaving a balance of
$30`7,'729.'71. klso, $8,169.60 in back taxes was collected during May.
AUDITOR'S REQUEST FOR TRANSFERS -
Mr. Shepard requested the following transfers of funds:
To
l. Community Hos~ital Expense $ 200.00
2. Commissioners Stationery & Supplies 300.00
3. Superior Court-Jury Fees 30.30
4. Sheriff-Repairs & Maintenance 41.9'7
5. Sheriff-Emergency Equip., Supplies & Other 1,137.20
6. County Farm-Ftzel '73.24
7. Parking I,ot 100.00
General Contingency Fund
8. Airport-Capitol Outlay-Miller Contractor 2,150.00
Airport Salaries
9. Sheriff-Capitol Outlay 520.00
Unanticipated Revenue General Misc.
Refunds Receipts for Sale of Sheriff's
Wrecked Car
10. Demolition YMCA Building 16,440.00
General Fund-Interest from Investment
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2,150.00
520.00
16,440.00
Mr. Will~ams moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the trans£ers be approved as recommended
by Mr: Shepard. Notion carried unanimously.
Mr. Harriss inquired of Mr. Shepard if he had received any paym~nt to the county for the
local 1°io sales tax. Mr. Shepard said county will receive payment £or four months in August.
ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR CRAWLER-I,OADER -
c:ounty aaministrator Laurence U. Booaden advised the Board that the bids received at the
last meeting for the crawler loader had been studi~d carefully by the committee appointed to
do so. He said the committee recommends bid be accepted from E. F. Craven for the Allis Chalmers
crawler loader for pri,~e of $26,591.50, which is also the low bid meeting specifications.
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MINiJTES OF THE MEETING, JUNE 1, 1970 (CONTINUED)
ACCEPTANCE (1F BID FOR CRAWLER-LOI~DER (CONTZNUED) - .
~Representative £rom the North Carolina Eguipment Company was present and outlined several
reasons why he thought the International Harvest~r, which his compang sells, should be pur-
chased by the county. Dne reason was he felt his company offared better maintenance service.
Mr. Bowden said he had checked reference of E. F. Craven and they had excellent reference
on maintenance. Mr. Bowden pointed out that the North Carolina Eguipment Company's letter
concerning weight of their crawler loader was misleading. They gave weight of their crawler
as loaded, comparing it to weight of Allis Chalmers without bucket, cab, and other related
equipment and not loaded.
T'ir. Williams said he thought the Board had two quality bids but only one can be accepted.
He moved, seconded by Mr. Harriss, that the recommendations of the committee be approved;
that the bid submitted by E. F. Craven for amount of $b26,591.51 be accepted, funds to be
included in the Health Department Budget £or 19'70-']1. Motion carrie@ wzth three voting in
favor and Mr. Marks abstaining. Mr. Hall was not present at the ~ime of voting.
SOCIAL SRRVICES - TERMITE CONTRACT'-
Mr. Marks presented follo~,~ing informal bids for termite control at the Social Services
Building:
Orkin - Initial Cost $622.00 - y~60 Per Year Thereafter
Taylor - " " $'756.00 -$50 Per Year Thereafter (10 Yr. Contract)
Terro - " " $684.50 - $65 Per Year Thereafter
I"[r. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the lota bid of Orkin be accepted, funds
to come from ,Social Services Surplus Ftiind. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAI, OF MINUTES -
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Harriss, that the minutes for meeting of May 18, be
approved as written. Motion carried unanimously.
A.B.C. PERMIT RE9UEST -
A.B.C. Yermit Request received from the Sea Bag, 1410 Airlie Road, was presented to
th~ Board. Mr. Harriss moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the place be investigated by the
Sheriff; not a routine check but a very thorough check be made. Motion carried unanimously.
FORMAZ APPROVAI, QF PERMISSION TO CAPE FEAR COI`1POSITE SQUADRON TO WAIVE TAX PER RIDE AT
CARIdIVAL -
A maj.ority of the Board approved by poll vote on May 21 to waive tax per ride in ~favor
of the Cape Fear Composite Sguadron, Civil Air Patrol, at their annual carnival funcl raising
project. I"Ir. Harriss moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that formal approval for waiver of
the tax per ride by the County be granted. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBZIC HEARING SPECIAL iTSE PF,RMTT SHAMROCK ESTATES SUBDIVISION -
Mr. Metts declared public hearing open to consider application of Shamrock Estat~s Sub-
division located on th~ east side of Masonboro Loop Road between the Greenville Zoop Road
and S,R. 1505 to construct dupl~x apartments in an R-10 District (single £amily district).
Mr. Mallory, Assistant Director of Planning, was present and advised this special use
permit is requested by Fowler Enterprises.
Mr. Mallory said the Planning Commission recommends approval by the County Commission,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All proposed roads are to be installed to meet the requirements of the State
Highway Commission for acceptanee and maint~nance.
2. There is to be no direct access to the Masonboro Loop Road from Lots 1, 6,
~ and 28.
3. Project approved subject to the installation of the proposed community water
and sewage system.
4. The developer shall submit plans to the Planning Department for the extension
of the water and sewerage facilities from Pirates Cove Subdivision to serve
this project. These plans must be approved by the Plannin~ Department prior
to the issuance of a Building Permit.
5. Proposed screen planting to be at least five feet from the right-a-oaay of the
Masonboro Loop Road and at least twen~y feet from the right-a-way of the pro-
posed entrance road.
6. It is recommended that recreational facilities be provided by the developer
in the proposed well site area.
Mr. Williams pointed out that this area had recently been rezoned with the possibility
of this reguest in mind.
Mr. Pfarks moved, seconded by Mr. WiZZzams, that the Board of County Commissioners
approve request for the special use permit, subject to all the conditions set out by the
Planning Commission being met. Motion carried unanimously. .
Mr. Metts declared public hearing ended.
WINDEMERE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4 FINAI, PLAT -
Mr. Mallory presented plat of Section 4, Ylindemere Subdivisions for signature of the
Chairman. Mr. Mallory said it was in order with exception o£ signing reguired certificates
on the plat. This is a 16 lot extension and the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the subdivision, subject to receipt of the appropriate signatures on the certificates.
Mr. Williams questioned draina~e easement and was told by Mr. Mallory there is total of 30
~ feet, 20 on one side and 10 on other.
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Mr. Harriss moved, seconded by P1r. Ha21., that the Chairman be authorized to sign the
plat as recommended by the Planning Commission and subject to signing of required certificates
on the plat by the developer. Motion carried unanimousl~.
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MARQUIS HILLS SUBDIVISION~ SECTIQN 4, FINAL PLAT -
Mr. Mallory presented plat of Marquis Hills Subdivision, Section 4 and advised the
Planning Commission recommends its approval by the County Commissioners subject to signing
r~quired certi£icates on the plat and completion of required improvements in Section 3.
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the
plat as recommended by the Planning Commission when the conditions set out have been complied
with. Motion carried unanimously.
MONTEREY iiEIGHTS SUBDIVISION. SECTION 1 FINAL PI,AT -
Mr. Mallory advised this subdivision is on west side of 421 approximately 3 to 4 miles
south of Myrtle Grove Junction. The Planning Commission r~commends approval of plat subject
to signing required certificates on plat, receipt of bond guaranteeing improvements, revision
of street names, minimum building line should be from street right-o£-way instead o£ prop~rty
line, subject to proposed drainage plan and water system, lot 91 be deleted•because of in-
sufficient depth and that the name of the subdivision be changed since there already is a
Monterey Drive which might be confusing.
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the Board of Commissioners authorize the
Chairman to sign plat as recommended by the Planning Commission after all conditions have been
met. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed for five minutes.
Meetin~ reconvened.
ENDORSEMENT NACO POSITION ON WATER AND SEWER APPROPRIATIONS FOR 197a-71 -
Mr. Williams informed the Board that it had be~n r~ported that lack of appropriated funds
has caused HUD to turn down water and seiaer applications amountin~ to well over a billion
dollars.
He said the administration requested 150 million dollars for 19`]1 which u~ould barely
scratch the surface in terms of needs. The House has increased the amount to 500 million.
It has be~n estimated that the 500 million is roughly 10% of the amount actually needed. The
amount proposed by the Administration will do very little toward solving the oaater pollution
problems o£ the nation. He pointed out that to bring raw water to New Hanover County will
cost several millions of dollars. Also, the contemplated water and sewer system for New
Hanover County will cost several millions.
Mr. 4lilliams said i£ the nation is going to do more than pay lip service to water pollution
problems, much more money is needed.
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that a letter be written to both of our United
States ,Senators from North Carolina, Congressman Lennon and Senator John Pastore, Chairman of
the Subcommittee on Independent Offices Appropriations, recommending that the appropriation
for water and sew~r be increased substantially for 19'71 to more nearly me~t the actual needs
of the nation, copies to National Association of Counties, North Carolina Association of County
Commissioners, and members of the iJilmington-N~w Hanover Water Authority. Motion carried
unanimously. _
BID OPENING - F'UEL AND LUBRICATION OILS - AIRPORT -
Bids for furnishing gasoline, No. 2 Etizel Oil and Motor Oil to the County for fiscal year
19'70-'71 vaere received as follo~as:
Sprin~er Coal & Oil Co. #2 Ftzel Oil 12.34 cents per ~allon plus 4% sales tax,
subject to any increase or decrease in posted t~rminal
tank wagon price.
Cities Service Oil Compan.y 100 Octane Premium Gasoline, tank wagon delivery, at
normal consumer ~;ank wagon price in effect date of
shipment, less $0.0587 per gallon plus applicable
taxes. Today's consumer tank wagon price is 9~0.216
per gallon.
16,000 gallons No: 2 fuel oil, tank wagon d~livery at
normal consumer tank wagon price in effect date of
shipment, less ~O.o353 per ~allon. Today's consumer
tank t~agon price £or No. 2 fuel oil is $0.155 per gallon.
500 gallons HD Motor I,ubricating Oils (MS-DM) our CITGO
C0300 Notor Oil, in 55 gallon drums at ~0.575 per gallon.
Drums deposit of $6.00 r~quired.
Deposit will be re£unded upon receipt of drums in good
condition within ninety days.
It is further agreed that we will £urnish one (1)
(1,000 gallon underground gasoline tank with electric
pump; four (4) 500 gallon skid tanks and other pumping
equipment needed for motor oil and fuel oil.
BP Oil Corporation Gasoline 22.50 less 6.60
~2 E1zel Oil 15.50 less 1.80
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Harriss, that low bid o£ Cities 8ervice Oil Company be
accepted. Motion carried unanimously.
DEATH ts~iv~FIT COUNTY EMPLOYEES UNDER RETIREMIIJT SYSTEM -
Discussion was held on extension of agreement previously executed with North Carolina
Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System for deai;h benefit covering county employees.
I1r. Harriss expressed opinion he felt the Board of Commissioners should get other bids
from Li£e Insurance Companies to provide death benefit. Mr. Harriss said it had been found
in past North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System w~r~ excessive in
charges compared with what private companies charge. He said stock or mutual companies will
bid much lower than they will.
Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Aall, that the Board defer action in order to give Mr. ,{'
Harriss an opportunity to get figures on this coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING, JUNE 1, 1970 (CONTINUED)
DEATH BENEFIT COUNTY EI°iPLOYEES UNDER RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CONTINUE-) -
Mr. Harriss pointed out he was not trying to deprive anyone of any benefits but felt in-
surance companies should be ~iven opportunity to bid.
Mr. Harriss requested the press to make it public the county will consider life insurance
covera~e of county employees now under retirement plan, if it is to the advantage o£ the county.
Life insurance companies are invited to bid on this portion o£ insurance for the.county employees.
kPPOINTMENT MEMBERS TO MENTAL HEAUPH ADVISORY BOARD -
Mr. Marks advised the Commissioners that the Nominatin~ Committee of the Southeastern
Mental Health Association has submitted names of Mrs. John Codington and Mrs. Hugh Primrose
for appointment to the Mental Health Advisory Board. Both Mrs. Codington and Mrs. Primrose
wer~ very enthusiastic and willing to serve i£ elected. ~11so, Rev. Jerone C. Jones has sub-
mitted name of Mr. George Sakash for appointment to the Mental Health Advisory Board.
Mr. Marks moved, seconded by T'Lr. Hall, that th~ three persons be approved, subject to
approval of Dr. James H. Smith, Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Motion carried
unanimously.
T~rms. of the persons named will begin July l, 19'70 and run as follows:
Mrs. John Codington 4 years ending June 30, 19'74
Mrs. Hugh Primrose 4 years ending June 30, 19'74
Mr. George Sakash 3 years ending June 30, 1973
JOHN WESSELL RE9UEST TO PITRCHASE COUNTY PROPERTY -
Mr. J. C. Wessell, Jr. appeared before the Board concerning three lots in Block 550
apparently owned jointly by City and County acguired by virtu~ of a tax sale. Mr. Wessell
said he had a client interested in this property and he was willin~ to make a firm of£er of
$150 £or the property.
The Chairman was apprised of the Tax Office's appraisal of the three tracts mentioned in
Mr. Wessell's letter of May 15, 19~0 as follows: Tract 1-$2440, Tract 2-$4910 and Tract
3 - $2340, total ~9690.
After a lengthy discussion concerning tax foreclosed property, Mr. Harriss moved, seconded
by Mr. Williams, that the Board defer any action until the County Attorneq can investigate
and make recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
Discussion was held on how county can acquire list of county owned property.
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that this be referred to the County Administrator
and County Attorney for their recommendations. Motion carried unanimousls. Mr. Bo~aden said he
has tried to bring county's list up to date and has same list city has. Mr. Fox said when you
have list, title still needs examining.
BID OPENING - CARPET - SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT -
Two bids were received for carpet which had b~en advertised. They are as follows:
Coastal Flooring Carpet and Tile $14,250
Strickland Carpet 8,938
Another firm who had planned to bid did not get their bid in on time.
Mr. Marks moved, seconded by T'Ir. Hall, that the Board reject bids, bids being inadeguate
and number insufficient and that Board readvertise. Messrs. Metts, Marks and Hall voted in
the affirmative and Messrs. Williams and Harriss in the negative.
Flzrther discussion was held in which it was pointed out Strickland's bid was in order
whereas Coastal had included title which was not advertised. Mr. Fox informed the Board it
would be in order to accept Strickland's bid.
Another vote was called on Mr. Mark's motion and it failed; Messrs. Marks and Hall
votin~ "Yes" and I'fessrs. Harriss, Metts and Williams voting "No".
Mr. Harriss moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that bid of Strickland, in amount of 9~8,938,
be accepted. Motion carried four to one. Mr. William~ voted "No".
Mr. Williams pointed out the reason he voted against both motions was he felt this should
be a budget item.
Miss Hall advised she had rec~ived informal bid o£ ~2,000 for tile work. By common
consent it was agreed this bid ne accepted.
UNFINISHED ITEMS IN SOCIAZ SERVICES BUILDING -
Mr. Marks called attention to letter Miss Hall had written Mr. Bowden regarding un£inished
items in the Social Services Building. Mr. Marks said he had discussed this with one of the
contractors, Reagan Construction Company,~ who advised he felt proper procedure would be to
notify architect and insist th~y be finished immediately. By common consent it was agreed this
would be handled administratively.
PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE SOCIAZ SERVICES BUDGET 1970-71 -
Miss Hall presented Social Services Budget for ly'70-'71 saying the State now requires it
be in their hands by April 15, 19']0 which is before County Commissioners have reviewed it.
Miss Hall said she was unaware of this until she recently received a lett~r from the State
office to this ef£ect. Aft~r brief discussion, Mr. Fox suggested th~ budget be reviewed as
quickly as possible and £oru~~arded to the State Department.
Mr. Williams suggested that the Board begin budget studies immediat~ly. He said Board
could conduct hearing with various department heads £or justification of thcir requests and
when the County Auditor has reconciled his books overall picture can be considered which would
minimize delay on this particular budget. By common consent it was agreed budget discussion
will begin Monday, Jv.ne 8 at 9~00 A.M. beginning with Social Services Budget.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING, JUNE l, 1970 (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION INCZUDE INSURANCE ON CONSOLIDATED TAX OFFICE AND LIBRA~Y IN BLANKET INSURANCE -
Letter from the Wilmington-New Hanover County Insurance Advisory Committee dated
May 11 regarding insurance for the Consolidated Ta~; Office and Library not being handled
by them was discussed by the Board. ,
Mr. Harriss moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Board resolve that the insurance
on the Consolidated Tax Office and Library be included in the 1970-~1 insurance, i£ n~cessary,
Motion carried unanimously.
CIVIL DEFENSE REQUEST TO REALTACATE WITHIN ITS BUDGET -
General Harriss, Director, Civil Defense, requested reallocation of $1,000 to
communication and $200 to of£ice e~pense. This reallocation is possible because of having
available $1500 un~~ended from joint 1969-70 City-County Budget.
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Harriss, that th~ reallocation be approved as re-
quested. Motion carried unanimously.
CIVIL DEFENSE BUDGET -
Mr. Metts questioned General Harriss regarding Civil De£ense Staffing Plan which he
had b~en reguested to si~n in ord~r for Mr. Harriss to mail to Raleigh. General Harriss
assured Mr. Metts subject and amounts on this budget are the same as on the county budget.
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Chairman be authorized to sign
Civil Defense Budget estimate for State. Motion carri~d unanimously.
GEORGE CROOM -
Mr. George Croom appear~d before the Board to express his opinions on s~veral subjects.
He does not approve of City and County consolidation, afraid county will be in red if
they do. He does not approv~ of outsiders coming in and zoning. In fact he thinks it
is not fair a trailer cannot be placed in an R-20 Zone.
Mr. Metts advised him before consolidation takes place it will have to be put to vote
of people. Mr. Croom did notthink City should be allowed to vote on this; only county
people.
He was thanked for his good opinion o£ the Board and for expressing himself.
INTRODUCTION OF APPLICANT FOR 4-H WORK -
Mr. Baggett introduced John Tomlinson, III recent graduate of N. C. State Univ~rsity,
who has expressed interest in position which is open in 4-H Work in Mr. Ba~gett's d~partment.
STATEWIDE CONFERENCE ON NVENILE DETENTION -
Mr. Hall advised the Board of Statewide Conference on Juvenile detention to be held
at the Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines, N. C. on June 18 and 19, 19'70.
Mr. Hall said he would like for the Board to authorize someone to att~nd, since he
cannot do so. He said Mr. 67illiams is involved in area where £unds will be obtained
for the operation.
Mr. Harriss moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that any commissioner that can attend
be authorized to do so. Motion carried unanimously.
TOWING OF TUGS TO FISHING REEFS -
Mr. Harriss informed the Board The Dan Moore arrives Monday afternoon, June l, at
Cape Fear Tech Dock to tow tugs to fishing reef sites beginning Tuesday, June 2.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to come be£ore the Board, T'Ir. Hall moved, seconded
by Mr. Williams, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unaninously.
Respectfully submitted,
Hazel Savage
Clerk to the Board
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P'ffNUTES OF THE MEETING JUNE 15, 19~0
ASSEMBLY
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was
held on the above date and time in the Commission Building with the follovaing present:
Chairman John Van B. Metts, Jr., Vice-Chairman Meares Harriss, Jr., Commissioners J. M. H~11
H. A. Marks, Berry A. Williams; County Attorney James C. Fox; Mrs. Elizabeth Edens (sitting
in for Mr. Shepard who was working on the budget); County Administrator Laurence 0. Bowden;
and Hazel Sava~e, Clerk to the Board.
INVOCATION -
Chairman Metts called the meeting to order and asked Rev. A. F. Hooper, Pastor,
Christ Cathedral A.M.E. Church, to give the 3nvocation.
TRANSFERS AND APPROPRIATIONS -
Mr. Bowden requested transfer of $2500 from Capital Outlay to Elevator Expense.
The Airport requested transfer of $400 from Salaries to Gas and Oil Resale and $1,000
from Salaries to Labor from County Farm.
Board of Education requested transfers from the following accounts: Office Supplies -
9$1,000, h~ages of Janitors -~3,138.51, Repairs to Buildings & Grounds -$3,000, Repairs &
Repl. - Instructional Apparatus -$4,000, Wages of Drivers -~5,000, and Gas, Oil & Urease
$4,500, total $20,638.51 to Retirement & Social Security.
Museum requested transfer of $145 from Exhibit Rental and $298 from Maintenance to
Capital Outlay in order to purchase steel cases needed to set up their colleCtion storage
area.