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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19750602-6~8 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARA OF COMMISSIONERS June 2, 1975 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, June 2, 1975, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners' Room of the Courthouse in Hillsbvrcugh, N. C_ Members present were: Commissioners Flora Garrett, Norm Gustaveson, San Pinney, Norman Walker, and Richard Whitted. Members absent: None. 5. M. Gattis, County Administrator; Veal Evans, Fiscal Officer; A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney; and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the board, were present. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #1 on the Agenda: (Public Hearing is required prior to adopting the resolution formally creating the Orange"Water-Sewer Authority). Chairman Garrett stated "At the hour of 10:00 a.m., that pursuant to notice duly published, this was the place, date and time for a public hearing on a resolution pro- posed to be adopted by the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, North Carolina, signifying its determination to organize the Orange Water-Sewer Authority. The Chairman then announced that the Board of Commissioners proposed'-to appoint the following persons as members of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority for the indicated terms Duration of Name Address Term Flora Garrett Route # 4, Box 430 One Year Hillsborough, N, C. Jan Pinney Route # 8, Sox 194 Two Years Carrboro, N. C. Paul P4orris 335 Hurlage Circle Three Years Chapel Hill, N. C. The Chairman then announced that the Soard of Commissioners would hear any resident of Orange County or any other interested person concerning the organization of the Orange Water-Sewer Authority. At said hearing a substantial number of citiaens, merchants, property owners and taxpayers were present and participated, including representatives of various civic and business associations, and full opportunity was given to all persons present to be heard, and, in addition, the Chairman presented certain facts on the results of studies and analysis which had been made of the water and sewer problems in Orange County and in the Towns of Garrbvro and Chapel Hill. No resident of Orange County or other interested person appeared, either in person or by attorney, to protest against the organization of the Orange Water-Sewer Authority, and the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners announced that no protest in writing had been presented. Thereupon Commissioner Jan Martin Pinney introduced the following resolution which was read: "RESOLUTION SIGNIFYING THE DETERMINATION OF THE HOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR ORPVGE COUNTY TO ORGAN22E AN Ai7THORSTY UNDER SECTION 162A-3.1 OF THE NORTH CAROLINA IVATER AND SEWER AUTHORITIES ACT (ARTICLE l OF CHAPTER 162A OP THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS A_*1ENDED). SE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for Orange County that: Section 1. It is the determination of the Board of Commissioners for Orange County to organize an Authority under Section 162A-3.1 of the Nprt)1 Carolina Water and Sewer Authorities Act (Article 1 of Chapter 162A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended). Section 2. The proposed Artioles o.f Incorporation of such Authority are as follows: , ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY In compliance with the North Carolina Water and Sewer Authorities Aot, being Article 1 of Chapter 162A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, as amended, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Carrboro, North Carolina, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and the Board of Commis- sioners for Orange County, North Carolina, each pursuant to a resolution signi- fying its determination to organize an Authority under Section 162A-3.1 of said Act, which Authority shall be a public body and a body politic and corporate of the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that: Y (a) This Authority is organized under Section 162A-3.1 of the North Carolina Water and Sewer Authorities Act, its name shall be the "ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY" and the address of its principal office shall be Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, North Carolina. (b) The names of the organizing political subdivisions are the TOWN OF CARRBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, the TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, and ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. " _ (c) The Orange Water and Sewer Authority shall have nine members, three appointed by each of said organizing political subdivisions. The names and addresses of the first members of said Authority appointed by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Carrboro are: l Name Address Terry F. Walser 101 Lilac Drive Carrboro, North Carolina Donald M. Peninger 723 West Ma3.n Street Carrboro, North Garolina Fred C. Chamblee 94 Gary Road Garrboro., North Carolina and the names and addresses of the first members of said Authority appointed by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Chapel Hill are: Name Address Sid 5. Ranter 15 Bradley Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina James Lamb, III 612 Greenwood Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina John L. McKee E-11 Kenmore Road Chapel H111, North Carolina and the names and addresses of the first members of said Authority appointed by the Board of Commissioners £or Orange County are: Name Address Flora R. Garrett Route 4, Sox 430 Hillsborough, North Carolina Jan Martin Pinney Route # 8, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Paul Morris 335 Burlage Circle Chapel Hill, North Carolina (d) The members of said Authority will be limited to such members as may be appointed from time to time by the organizing political subdivisions. IN WITNESS TQfiERFOF, the Town of Carrboro, North Carolina, has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by its Mayor and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto and attested by its Clerk, the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by its Mayor and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto and attested by its Clerk and Orange County, North Carolina, has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by the Chairman of its Board of Commissioners and the official seal of said Soard to be affixed hereto and attested by the Clerk of said Board, all as of this 2nd day pf June, 1975. ROBERT J. t4ELL5, Mayor pf the Town o Carrboro, North Carolina (SEAL) Attest: Sarah Ann Crabtree, Clerk of-the Town o Carrboro, North Carolina ~ .: HOWARD N. LEE, Mayor of the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina (SEAL) Attest: paved B. Roberts, Clerk o£ the Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina FLORA R. GARRETT, Chairman o e Board of commissioners for Orange County, North Carolina (SEAL) Attest: Betty June Hayes, C erk of the Board of Commissioners £or Orange County, North Carolina Section 3. The following persons are hereby appointed as members of said Authority, each of whom shall continue in office for the term -expiring the indic- ated number of years from the date on which the creation o£ the Authority becomes effective and until his successor shall be duly appointed and qualified. Name Address Duration of Term Flora R. Garrett Route 4, Sox 430 One Year Hillsborough, N. C. Jan Martin Pinney Route 8 Two Years Chapel Hill, N. C. Paul Morris 335 Burlage Circle Three Years Chapel Hill, N. C. The successor of each member shall be appointed by the Board of Commission- ers for a term of three (3) years and until a successor shall be duly appointed and qualified except that any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve only for the unexpired term. Any member of the Authority shall be eligible for re- appointment. Section 4. The Articles of Incorporation of the Orange Taater and Sewer Authority ih substantially the form set forth in Section 2 of this resolution shall be executed on behalf of Orange County by the "Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for said County and the official seal of said Board shall be affixed thereto and attested by the Clerk, and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file with the Secretary of State of North Carolina a certified copy of this resolution, to- gether with proof of publication of the notice of public hearing on this resolution, and said officers are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all things. necessary to create the said Authority under the provisions of the North Carolina water and Sewer Authorities Act. Section 5. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage. Commissioner Nozm`.Gustaveson seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following vote Ayes: Commissioners Flora R. Garrett, Norman Walker, Richard Whetted, Jan Martin Pinney, Norm Gustaveson. Noes: None Chairman Garrett declared the motion passed. Mr. John Watkins, Divisional Engineer from the Hoard of Transportation and Earl F. Hpover, Assistant Divisional Engineer were present. The Chairman inquired if the Board would agree to defer from the agenda in order that road matters m7.ght be discussed. Chairman Garrett then recognized *1s. Betsy Farrington, a resident of State Road X1945 who proceded to discuss road right of way problems that were being encountered because Jack Gates had not signed a Right of Way Agreement. Discussion ensued between Mr. Watkins, Ms. Farrington and other residents of SR #1945 Mr. Watkins advised the residents azid the Board that unless the matter of road right of way could be cleared within the next month his Department must reallocate the monies that had been allocated for the paving of SR 1945. He agreed to contact Ms. Farrington and accompany Ms. Farrington to the residence of Jack Gates. A resident of SR 1368 inquired as tc why Loop Road, referring to Will Wade Loop, could not be paved. She was informed that a Public Hearing on road matters would be scheduled in the near future and that.-she should appear at that time to make her inquiries. Commissioner Whitted reviewed the request of Mabel Chavious concerning a drainage problem onto her property and he further stated that Mr. Burley Long of Highway #70 was also experiencing a drainage problem. Discussion ensued between Mr. Watkins, the Board and variovs other citizens as to the policy of the Highway Commission concerning drainage problems. Mr. Watkins explained that the Board of Transportation took the position that they could not .be responsible for the natural water flow and therefore each drainage problem must be investigated in order to determine the cause of the problem. xe promised, however, to investigate the two matters that had been discussed. Commissioner Gustaveson questioned Mr. Watkins on the matter of widening the shoulders on xomestead Road as the road was being used frequently by citizens and students riding bicycles. Discussion ensued concerning the new road that the Board of Transportation plans to construct that would connect with Homestead Road. Mr. Watkins stated thathe felt traffic problems would be decreased when the proposed road was completed. Ftowever, the Board of Transportation now has a Bicycle Depart- ment and if the Board wished to pursue the matter of cyclist and bike trails then this Aepartment should be contacted. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. S. H. Jones, Divisional Engineer in Graham, N. C. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #8 on the Agenda: (Amendment to 1974-1975 budget of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools to reflect expenditures of federal funds allocated directly to unit.) The following Resolution and letter were presented: "The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education requests an amendment to its Capital Outlay and Current Expense Budget for 1974-75. This amendment re- quires no additional county funds but will authorise the expenditure of additional revenues received by the Board of Education. This amendment would incorporate into the 1994-75 budgets the following additional revenues: Capital Outlay Federal Funds from the Vocational Ed. Act $ 4,666.09 Interest Eazned 4,000.00 Sale of School Property 450.00 Audit Error on Carry over 751.62 State Building Fund (Bond Money) 142,910.00 These Funds will be used in the following projects: 1. The State Building Fund is for the Ephesis elementary School Addition. 2. The federal funds will be used toward the purchase of vocational equip- . ment. 3. The remaining funds will be usQd toward the purchase of the two addi- tional schoel busses which we had in our initial budget request. We under- estimated the cost by $6,OOp.00. Current Expense Aistrict Tax $ 27,797.9$ Rent of Property 1,350.00 Driver Education Program 4,D 32.69 Tuition 4,OOO.D0 Vocational Ed. Act Federal Funds 4,936.00 ASC Funds 10,000.00 Impacted Axes Funds 6,504.00 These funds will be used in the following projects: 1. The State. and Federal funds for Driver Education and Vocational Education are restricted for these areas and are self-explanatory. 2. ABC funds are restricted and used to employ a teacher in the area r of Alcohol Education. 3. The additional revenues listed totaling $39,651.98 we hope to use as carry over for the 1975-76 budget year. If additional information is needed or if you wish ma to present this request personally, T shall be happy to do so. tae shall need a written confirmation of this action in order to keep our records in order. Thank you for your help." RESOLUTION "`.Inasmuch as it has been found that the revenue far 1975-1975 exceeds the amount anticipated, and since it appears necessary to increase the budget in the several items indicated below, be it therefore resolved that the Board of County Commissioners be requested to make the changes indicated in ouX Covnty- City School Funds Budget, Supplementing State Funds for the current year, 1974- 1975.' From Item Name of Item To Item Name of Item Amount Code No. Code No. 626.10 Man-Months $ 3,996.00 671.1 DriverEducat].on 4,032.69 Contingency 50,591.98 SOURCES OF INCOME Amount indicated on original budget S 2,213,364.85 Additional revenue to be derived from: State Funds Federal Funds, Advalorem Taxes, Tuition, Rent of Property 58,620.67 Im acted Area ':Total Revenue Antic pcted for 1974 - 1975 71,98 Passed by majority vote of the Board of Education of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City on the 28th day of April, 1975." RESOLUTION "'Inasmuch as it has been found that the revenue for 1974-1975 exceeds the amount anticipated, and since it appears necessary to increase the budget in the several items indicated below, be it therefore resolved that the Board of County Commissioners be requested to make the changes indicated in our County-City School Funds Budget, Supplemennting State Funds for the current year, 1974'1975.' From Item Name of Item To Item Name of Item Amount Code No. Cade No. State Bond Funds $ 142,910.00 685.40 Equip. Occupational Education 4,666.09 684.1 New Busses 5,201.62 SOURCES OF INCOME Amount indicated an original budget $ 1,190,824.51 Additional revenue to be derived £rom: State Bond Funds, 142,910.00; Federal Funds Voc. Ed Act, 4,666.09; Interest Earned, 152,777.71 4,000; Sale Sch Property, 450.00; Appropriated Fund 'Balance 751.62 Total Revenue Anticipated for 1974-1975 ,343, 0 .22 Passed by majority vote of the Board of Education of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City, on the 28th day of April, 1975.." Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and unanimously adopted that the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School be authorized to amend their 1974-1975 Capital Outlay and Current Expense Budget. Chairman Garrett referred to Ttem #7 on the Agenda: (Final Acre Ceremony at the Regulators Grave site). Chairman Garrett explained that the meeting would recess at that time to allow members time to assemble at N~e.Regulators Grave site. Members of the Board attended a final Acre Ceremony being held to symbolize completion of the County-wide soil survey which was started in 1971. The Orange High School Band furnished music for the occasion. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #4 on the Agenda: (The Chapel Hill High School Soccer Team has won the state championship for 1975) Upon the motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, the following proclamation was unanimously adopted: 7 / l _i "WHE13EA5, the Chapel Hill School Soccer Team won the Soccer Championshup of the State of North Carolina for two of the past three years; and, WHEREAS, the 1974-1975 team completed its season undefeated; and, WHEREAS, because of this record, these fourteen young men and theiz coach, Jae Hodgson, have been invited to participate in a three-week tour of Poland beginning June 16th; and, WHEREAS, the team will be playing numerous Polish Soccer Teams, noted through- out Europe and the World for their excellent football; therefore, The Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby declare June l6, 1975, to ~ be Chapel Hill Soccer Team nay; and further, On behalf of all the residents of Orange County, the Commissioners do hereby wish the team; 'GOOD TRIP, GOOD SPEED, GOOD FOOT, AND SAFE RETURN.' Chairman Garrett presented the Proclamation to Mr. Joe Hodgson, Coaeh of the Chapel Hill High School Soccer Team. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #6 on the Agenda: (The Durham-Orange Manpower Council presented the Durham-Orange Manpower Plan for 1976). Howard Lee, Mayor of Chapel Hill and who serves as Vice_Chairman of the Manpower Council and Mayor Fred Cates of Hillsborough were present. Also present were L. M. Wright, Director of the Durham-Orange Manpower Consortium; Roland Austin, Program Operation Director; L. G. Holleman, Director of the Durham-Orange Manpower Consortium; and Roosevelt Warner, Orange County Coordinator. Chairman Garrett announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing on the Durham-Orange Manpower Consortium. Mr. Holleman introduced Mr. L. M. Wright. Copies of the Durham-Orange Manpower Consortium Budget for Fiscal Year 1976, were filed with the Board. Mr. Wright reviewed the proposed Manpower Program. Discussion ensued between representatives of the Manpower Council and members of the Board. Chairman Garrett inquired if anyone wished to speak on the proposed Manpower program. Mayor.Lee and Mayor Cates spoke in favor of the program and sighted benefits that had been derived fluxing the past year by the towns and other areas of the community. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded.by Commissioner Whitted,, it was moved and unanimously adopted that the County accept the Durham-Orange Manpower Consortium Budget for Fiscal Year 1976. Mayor Lee advised the Board that he would be stepping down as Vice-Chairman of the Durham-Orange Manpower Council and he wanted the Board to be appraised of his intentions so that they could be considering someone to replace him prior to the end of his term. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #2 on the Agenda: (Selecting of ten members to the Health Task Force). Chairman Garrett nominated George Harris and Nancy Coleman. Commissioner Whitted nominated Elizabeth Brooks. Commissioner Walker nominated Gray Clark and Max Kennedy. Commissioner Pinney nominated Marion Woods and Lou Scott. Commissioner Gustaveson nominated Commissioner Whitted and Commissioner Whitted nominated Commissioner Gustaveson. Upon the motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the nominations be closed. The Board agreed that additional persons should be named to the Health Task Force, action was deferred. Chairman Garrett referred to Item #3 on the Agenda: (Consideration of a resolu- tion authorizing a change in the charter of Triangle J Council of Governments.) Chairman Garrett explained that the intent of the change in the Charter is to allow each governmental unit a delegation of two persor-~ one primary delegate and one alternate delegate. Each delegate shall be selected by name by the governing body and his name shall be certified to the Council. Each primary c~alegate shall have primary responsibility for representing his governmental unit at all Council meetings and actions. Only one delegate may represent his governmental unit, while both primary and alternate delegates may attend regular or called meetings. The term of office of each primary and alternate delegate shall commence upon date of his appointment to the Council and continue at the pleasure of the governing board, un1e55 the delegate shall resign or cease to be elected. In which case his term L •- , shall expire on the effective date of such event."`The governing.bodysha11 appoint and certify a successor to fill any vacancy. The governing body shall certify to the Council the names of its delegate and alternate prior to the first Council meeting after June 30 of each year. Only an individual who has been duly appointed and certified to the Council as a delegate or as an alternate delegate may be permitted to vote on any matter. All delegates to the Council shall have demonstrated an interest in the development of Region J. Article VIII Quorum and Voting Requirements is rewritten to establish a majority of the delegates as a quorum for normal business of the Council by substituting the words "A majority" for the words "one quarter(~S)" in the first line of section 1. The last sentence of Section 2, Article V2I2, is stricken as being un- necessary. These amendments shall take effect when they shall have been adopted by at least two thirds of the member governments in the Triangle J Council of Governments or ` on July 1, 1975, whichever date is later. Jan Pinney made the motion that the resolution authorizing a change in the ~~ charter of Triangle J Council of Governments be approved as stated. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion. Vote: 5 Ayes; Nays 0. The motion was declared passed. Regarding Item #9. (Plats suBmitted before the Hoard of Commissioner), Chairman Garrett recognized Irvine Dobson, Orange County Planning Director. Mr. Dobson referred to Item #1. A preliminary subdivision plat of James T. Farrington located in Chapel Hill Town- ship. This property is situated off SR 1945, between NC 54 and Antioch Road. The 11 acre tract consist of 7 lots with a cul-de-sac. The plat was approved unanimously by the Planning Board on May 19, 1975. Commissioner Whitted made the oration that this preliminary plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pinney. Vote: 5 Ayes; Nays 0. Chairman Garrett declared the motion passed. Item #2 A final subdivision plat of "Green Hill" in Eno Township. This property, owned by Terry Woods is located off 9R 1562, North of US #70. The 10 acre site consist of 9 lots with a cul-de-sac. The preliminary plat was approved by the Board of Commis- sioners on April 7, 1975.: This approval was made subject to the placing of lot size indications on the plat. The final plat was approved unanimously by the Planning Board on May 19, 1975. Commissioner Pinney made the motion that this plat be approved subject to Highway entry permits from the Hoard of Transportation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Whined. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Chairman Garrett declared the motion passed. Stem #3 A preliminary plat for Sohn M. [Voods on property in Eno Township. This property lies off SR 1553 close to the New Sharon Road. It is a division of one lot into two and a road dedication. The Planning Board gave unanimous approval for this plat on May 19, 1975. Commissioner Pinney made the motion that this preliminary plat be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner NThitted. Vote: Ayes 5; Nays 0. Chairman Garrett declared the motion passed. Item #4 A preliminary plat of "Popular Ridge, Section II" in Eno Township. This property is located off US #70 close to Lawrence Road. It consist of appromi- mately 30 acres and is a continuation of "Popular Ridge" which was approved by the Board of Commissioners February 4, 1975, with two variances. The first variance was that a oul-de-sac was Langer than recommended by the Ordinance. The second variance was that the builders would like to pave the road to State specifications. Commi,ssion0~ pTh?;tt0d made :the_ motion'_that this plat be approved. Commissioner Walkez seconded t:ie motion. - Chairman Garrett called for a vote. Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Walker, Whitted voted aye. Commissioner Pinney voted nay. Commissioner Walker stated that Item #5 was in error in that Vivian Edmonds was a State appointee to the Social Service Board and that it was William Breeze's term that was expiring in June. Mr. Breeze was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Jean McDade. Discusslan ensued. Commissioner Walker moved that the Board reappoint Mr. Breeze as a membex a£ the Social Service Board. This motion died for lack of a second. Action was deferred on the motion until the June 17th meeting. The Clerk was instructed.to call Roger Feushee relative to the Orange County Bicentennial Committee. The Board was informed that the Northside School property title was being checked. However, a defect in a portion of the title had been found. Therefore, the status of the property title was yet to be determined. Commissioner Gustaveson brought to the attention of the Board House Bills 473 and 254. He referred to Legislative Bulletin #18, dated May 29, 1975, which states "Inventory taxes would be cut in half over a five year period by Committee Substitute for H 473, which passed House Finance by 25 to 19 and will be on the House Calendar Tuesday, June 3rd. First year loss is $8.3 million and fifth year loss is estimated at $50 million. The original H 473 provided for continued payment of inventory taxes to local governments with a credit against state income tax. The Committee Substi- tute has na such provision. The entire loss will be borne by Local Governments." Regarding House Bill 254 it was stated that "Another S20 million loss would be inflicted by Committee Substitute for H 254. This bill now includes liberaliza- tion for the aged and disabled exemptions; improved taxation of mobile homes; and exemption of household and kitchen personal property. This bill passed second read- ing on Friday by a very substantial margin. County Commissioners are facing the same budget problems as the General Assembly and this is no time for reduction of local tax revenues or erosion of the local tax base. Upon the motion of Commissioner Pinney it was moved and adopted that the Board go on record as being in opposition to House Bi11s 473 and 254. House Bill 1171 dealt with the Health Planning Council. upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that a letter of support be forwarded to the Orange County delegation in the General Assembly with a copy directed to Rep. Claude DeBruhl. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. Flora Garrett, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUNE 3, 1975 The Orange County Board of Commissioners mot in the Commissioners Room of the County Courthouse in Hillsborough at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 3, 1975. Members present were Flora Garrett, Nprm Gustaveson, San Pinney, Norman *Aalker, and Richard E. Ti~hitted. Members absent: None. This meeting was held to discuss the proposed 1975-1976 County Budget. The Chairman called upon Mrs. Mary Scroggs, Chairman of the Chapel Hill- Carrbaro City School Board, to present the budget proposal of the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schopls. Mrs. Scroggs made a few introductory remarks and turned the budget presenta- tion aver to Dr. Hanes, the units Superintendent. Dr. Hanes opened his presentation by saying the schools are presently being severely hurt by inflation and the withdrawal of both state and federal funds. They anticipate losing about $35,000.00 in actual state funds next year. Instead of an actual gain of teacher allotment anticipated next year they are faced with a