Motion by plaintiffs for temporary stay allowed 18 January 2001. Petition by plaintiffs for writ of supersedeas allowed 1 March 2001. Motion by defendant to dismiss plaintiffs’ appeal for lack of substantial constitutional question allowed 1 March 2001. Petition by plaintiffs for discretionary review pursuant to G.S. 7A-31 allowed 1 March 2001.

Justice Edmunds recused.