E.B. Drury spoke in opposition and noted that priorities are out of order. John Everhart, Denton Town Manager, informed the board that Denton is not in compliance. On a motion by Commissioner Kepley and a second by Vice Chairman Cecil the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. The substitute motion carried 6 to 1. School Capital Outlay - line item transfer for Davidson County Schools from the Churchland Gym project to the Garage Fuel Tank Project.
Encumbrances are unfilled purchase orders.
Emergency Communications - appropriate note proceeds for the purchase of equipment. The Board voted unanimously to accept the financial statements of the Davidson County Audit Report for FY96-97 on a motion by Commissioner Larry W. Potts and a second by Vice Chairman Jeff Cecil. The Board received a presentation on the proposed animal center by Stan Bingham and Paul Briggs. The Board received a request for an Easter Parade Permit for Welcome from Judy Butler. Commissioner Potts made a motion to appoint Chairman Fred C. Sink as delegate to the Governor's Summit on Volunteerism.