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Tile Orange County Board of Commissioners met in special sessi.an on Thursday, August ~, 1c73, in the District Courtroom st the Cpurthouse in Hillsborough, N. C. h~embera present: Chairmen Norman h~alker, Commissioners Flora Garrett, Henry S. kalker and Richard E. ?•:hi.tted. Members absent: None S, rii. Gatos, County° Administrator, and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the Board, ware also present. Tkxe meeting had bean called for the purpose of discussing the refuse collection routes, practices and policies. Jesse Crabtree, Arthur Jones, John 1;'ebb, and Thomas j;'estbrook, who are in the refusea$e collection business, were present. Jae Carter and Sheldon Abelkop, repre- sentatives from the Tndustrial Waste Control of Durham, N. C., were present. Discussion ensued as tc the territories that were covered by the collectors. All agreed, except one, thEt they could extend their current territory, however, none could extend their serv_ces bepond thirty additional patrons. The Aoard ques- tioned the collectors as tv whether or not the franchising of areas would be ban®- f'icial financially, The collectors were reluctant tv endorse the franchise system. Tir. Abelkop suggested that the Board and the collectors might consider implement- 3ng the transfer station or container system. Chairman walker recognized Dr. Sara Dent. Dr. Dent stated that she had learned the night before that two pieces of equipment that was vital7.y need by the Orange County Rescue Squad could be secured for X2,600.00 esdh.and that this would amount to a savings of ~1,20G.00 for the two pieces of equipment. She apolo6ized for bringing this matter to the Board on such a short notice, however, she stated that she felt compelled to make the Aoard aware of the fact thet the equipment was available. Dr. Dent explained that the equipment would be.~ required item on all ambulances in a Few years as it was used to stimulate the heart. Discussion ensued. Tine Board advised Dr. Dent that there was no way that they vould authorize the expenditure of funds at this time. Dr. Dent requested the Board to authorize the Rescue Squad the use of the fire radio frequency repeater as this frequency had the capabilities that were needed h-.• the Squad. Discussion ensued. The County Administrator advised the 3oard.that the County was already tr~ing tc secure an additional radio frequency and that he would contact the proper ^CC re_resentative to see what should be done in order to - allow the Rescue Squad to utilize the fire frequency. Chairman Ggalker recognized representatives o+' the Chapel Hill Drug Action Committee, Inc. Theme stated thet they were present to request the Board to approve their proposed Budget. They explained that the Drug Action Committee was being i'unded by a Federal Grant, however, the North Csrviina State Ste.tutes did require the approval of the Co u_ty Board of Commissioners prior to the Gra.nt~s authorization by Federal Officials. The various aspects of the operations of Tree House, Genais House and Switch Board were expla.inad to the Board. L'pon motion of Commissioner Henry S, bTaiker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted that the proposei Budget of the Chapel Hill Drug Action Committee, Tnc. be approved. The County Administrator was authorized tv issue the proper latter of andoraement. Chairman l;elker recognized Sybil 3urton tirha spoke in behalf oi' the Community Actlon Program. The Chairman inc_uired if the 3oard was ready to proceed with the adoption of the 1`.73-15'74 proposed County. 3ud;et. Discussion ensued. L'pon motion of Conk;.issioner Henry S. T?alker, seconded by Chairman Norman YJalker, it was moved that the County Aud~;et be adopted with the understanding that the ~20,000.CG request from the Community Action Agenc;~ xas not to be included 'n the proposed Budget. Chairman h:elker called icy a vote on the motion. Commissioners Henry S. 1•~alker a.nd Norman Z•.'alker voted aye, Commissioners flora Garrett and Richard E, U7iitted voted ray. Cha.i.rman.?7alker declared that the motion did not pass due to the tie vote. i Chairman k~alker recognized John Hatch and Bill Trollinger. Each of these men requested of the Board ss to what guidance they could furnish that would be helpful in eliminating? the apparent confusion that existed. Discussion ensued. ~'pon motion of Conanissioner Flora. Garrett, seconded by Commissioner Henry S. walker, it was moved and adopted that the meeting adjourn. Norman '.~Jalker Betty June Hayes Chairman clerk