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C. Norman Walker, Chairman S. M, Gatti s, Acting Clerk MzNUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMP~fIS$IONERS 2davember 20, 1973 The Beard of County Commissioners of orange County met in regular session in the - Commissioners Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough on Tuesday, November 20, 1973, - - at 8:00 o'clock P, M. Members Present: Chairman C, Norman Walker and Commissioners Henry S. Walker, Flora Garrett, Richard E, Whitted and Melvin Whitfield. Members Absent: None. Mr. Eddie Mann, Chairman of the County Recreation Study Commission, reported on the work of this committee. The Committee felt that in order for them to perform their function properly they would have to retain the aerviaes of a professional consultant in the field of recreation planning. As such they rev3.ew the work and accepted the proposals from several consulting firms. They were recommending to the Board of Commissioners that they be allowed to sacept a proposal from a study group composed of Messieurs Sternlaff, Warren and Stein. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Cotmniasioner Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Richard E, Whitted, it was moved and adopted, that the study committee proceed with the study to be conducted by Messieurs Sternloff, Warren and Stein. Dr. Robert Senior, representing the Chapel Hill Drug Action Committee, made a report to the Board of Commissioners concerning the activities of this committee since Sts organization in 1969. This committee sinoe its inception has organized Operation Switchboard at the request of the youth of the community. This is a crisis oriented organization designed to react to sudden urgent problems. To fill the need of the drug user who wants to cure himself the Genesis House Program started. Genesis House now operates a 158 acre farm and has an investment of ~20~.,000 in its physical plant. The corporation only owes $$!},000 on this property. The Drug.Action Committee felt that along with their crisis program and their program to aura drug addicts there was still another need to be filled. They, therefore, organized their Tree House Program. This program provided housing and guidance for disturbed teenagers, many of wham are run sways, but ell of whom have emotional problems of some sort. Dr. -_ Senior explained that his committee would like to discuss their program more in detail with this Board when the time of the Board permitted. The County Administrator read the results of the bids on refuse collection equipment. For results of bide see page 150. The Board of Commissioners then heard from Andy Simms of Banco-Corporation and Mr. Bob Buck of Roach-Russell, Snc. These gentlemen were in the sales force of their companies. The Board made no decision en which equipment to use at this time. Mr. Robert DeMaine, of the Triangle J Council of Governments, discussed the National Flood Insurance Program with the Board. Tn easerice Dr. DeMaine stated that if we wanted a detail discussion of the flood insurance program the Board should contact Ralph M,gera of the Federal Department of Rousing and Urban Development and ask him to disausa the program at ono of their meetings. Tf the Board wanted to qualify Drange County for flood insurance coverage it could do so easily if it acted before December 31, 1973. If we delayed beyond that date qualify3.ng would be considerably more difficult. The County Cfvil Preparedness Director was designated as the County's Coordinator for the Governor's Energy Conservation papal. The Board di acussed designating two members '-o the I-1}0 Advisory Committee. No action was taken. The County Administrator was directed to place this item on the Agenda for its December 3rd meeting. The Board discusssd the proposal for a Food Supplement for the Elderly. Chairman --- Norman V2alker polled the Board members asking each how he felt about this program. Commissioner Richard E, Whitted stated he felt the County should be a part of this program. In some areas of the County there is a aigriificant need for it. -- Since a basic allocation had beer_ set up for the region if we failed to accept the program the funds allocated fpr Orange County would be re-&lloaated to the other counties. Commissioner Henry S. Walker stated he had contacted several elderly persons who, personally, opposed the program. He would, therefore, not support the program.