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MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY EOOK ~ F".GE 575 BOARD OF COrII~iISSIOIdERS June 4, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County met in regular session on Monday, June 1i., 1973, at 10 o'clock A.M, in the Conference Room of the Social Services Building in Hillsborough, North Carolina. .. N rman Walker, and Commissioners Henry S. Members Present: Chairman C, o Walker, Ira A. Ward, Flora Garrett and Riohard E. Whined. _. Members Absent: None. Upon motion of Commiasloner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Coranissioner Richard E. Whin ed, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the Board dispense with the reading of the minutes. The meeting was temporarily adJaurned as Commissioner Ira A. Ward had those personsapresentethat1ahstatementofromeCoruaisaio er Wardhwoulddbesed presented. "On May 23, I suffered an impairment to the vision of my left eye. The condition has worsened and to date my doctors have not determined the cause. "Due to this, 1 have considered seriously whether the duty tom famil and myself dictates that I resign my position as y y County Commissioner. It is with great reluctance that I have reache the decision trot my health requires me to take steps for my family's sake. I "It may be that there is no necessity for the sudden action, _ but T do not feel that I aan run the risk of my continued service having an adverse effect on my family and myself. "I appreciate and will always appreciate the confidence which my friends and supporters hags placed in me and I do not view lightly my duty to them. ,f "However, I do not feel that in my present frame of mind 1 am capable of doing the fob which they elected me to do. "For these reasons, 1 regretfully must take a leave of absence until my condition stabilizes or until the reason for my epndition is determined." Chairman Walker referred to the agenda. There were no visiting delegations so it was decided that the Board would discuss item 3. Chairman Walker recognized Willie Glover, Supervisor of the Farmers Hame Administration. Mr. Glover requested additional space in the agriculture building in order to accommodate the employment of additional personnel in his department. The County Administrator explained to the Board that there were several places available in the agriculture building for the Farmers Home Administration and Mr. Glover was advised that appropriate space would be made available for the Farmers Home Administration's office. The Chairman recognized Clayton Haithcock, Zoning Officer. Mx'• roved Haithcock presented the following plats and stated that all had been app by the County Planning Board: 1. Morris Grove Heights, Section 1, Chapel Hill `township dated May 3, 1973. ~'. Haithcock stated that a percolation test had been submitted to the County Planning Board. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Richard E. Whined, it was mov~ovaldondtheeMorristGroveCHeights platuthorized to sign the certifiaate of app 2. Kings Way, Final Plat, Chapel Hill Township, dated March 8, 1973. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the certifiaate of approval on the King's Way plat. `' 3. G1. H. May, Final Plat, Chapel Hill Township, dated April 18, 1973. Upon motion of Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Henry S. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the certificate of approval on the plat of W. H. May.