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~~~ Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and unaminously adopted that the rules under which the Boazd had previously operated for the past two (2) years would be the rules that would be adepted by this Board. Chairman Flora Garrett referred to Item #7 on the Agenda: (Report Ms. Flora Garrett, concerning the Manpower Program,) Chairman Garrett reported to the Hoazd her conference with Mr. Berini. She stated that the Manpower program was enceuntering difficulties in placing the unemployed persons and this agency was wondering i.f the County could assist in this matter. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Walker presented a letter that dealt with the. hiring of the handicapped, Said letter requested the County to conduct a survey of the employees in order to determine how many handicapped persona were being employed. The County Administrator was requested to answer the letter after the survey had been conducted. Chairman Flora Garrett referred the Board to Item #e on the Agenda: (Reconsideration of proposed County Recreation Ordinance.) Chairman Flora Garrett recognized Ann Haznes, a•member of the County Recreational Study committee, Ms. Barnes stated she had no comments to make concerning the proposed Ordinance, however, she would be glad to discuss it with the Hoazd at a later time if the Board desired to pursue the matter. Discussion ensued. Chairman Flora Gazrett recognized A, B. Coleman, Jr, and advised him of the appointment of the firm, Winston, Coleman, and Hernholz as County Attorneys, She stated that the Board wanted to know when a time could be scheluded for a meeting between the Boazd and the law firm. Commissioner Richard Whitted stated that he felt a work session would be the appropriate time for a discussion on the matter. Items 9 and 10 were deferred. The Board agreed to hear the presentation of riorvthy Allison. Ms. Allison made inquiry concerning the maintenance of 5R 1378, She stated that a. portion of this road had been ditched, however the ditching stops near the beginning of the road and the residents who lived further down the road were experiencing a run-off of the water due to the fact that the ditches were closed. The clerk was instructed to write S, H. Jones, District Engineer, about sR 1378. The Clerk stated the Betsy Farrington of SR 1945 was requesting the Board to request that the Hoard of. Transportation grant at least a 30-day delay tv the residents of her area as they were trying to secure the needed Right of Way for SR 1945. Upon motion of Commissioner Norman walker, seconded by Commissioner Jan Pinney, it was moved and unaminously adapted, that the Clerk write to the Board of Transportation requesting them not to delete from the prior list SR 1945 as the citizens are hopeful of securing the needed Right of Way for this road. Chairman Flora Garrett referred the Board to Item #9 on the Agenda: (Peazson Stewazt to report on what has happened in the Nutrition Program during the calendar year 1974 and to inquire about County participation during the year 1975.) Peazson Stewart, of the Triangle J Council of Governments, stated that the Nutrition Program could be instituted for the County on a matching basics with ten percent (10~) funding from the County, and ninety percent (90%) funding from the Federal Fund. Mr, Stewart reviewed the current program that was being sponsored by the Orange Presbytery during the year of 1974. He stated that the Triangle J Council of Governments had been advised that the Presbytery would no longer participate in the program, therefore, he was requesting the County to consider the funding of the Nutrition Program in the forthcoming 1975-1976 Budget year. Gertrude Willis spoke in favor of the program's activities and the benefits derived by ,the Senior citizens. Mx. Stewart stated that the funds most be appropriated prior to January 1st in order that the proper Governmental Agencies might be notified of Orange County's intention to participate in the Nurition program. He stated that there was strong sentiments for the establishment of a center in Cedar Grove, The Board went on record as favoring the continuation of the Nutrition Program for Orange County and strong sentiments were expessed for the establishments of a center in Cedar Grove.