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.; G'- .3 • Upon motion of Go~issioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Gustavesan, it was moved and adopted, that the plat be approved subject to the provisions stated by the Planning Board. Chairman Garrett referred to Item ~p2 on the Agenda; (Mr. Gera Sykes: To review urban development problems and Pine Beetles problem.) Gera Sykes recognized W. J. Crutchfield and Rev. C. J. Andrews. Mr. Sykes read articles from Green America and American Forestr Ma azine. He stated that considerable damage was sing one by t e pu Lc an pu is ut lity companies to trees. Mr. Sykes placed specific emphasis on pine trees and the pine beetle. - Discussion ensued. The Clerk was instructed to write each Utility Company that does business in Orange County and advise them that certain right of way practices was causing extensive damage to property and was a hazard to the utility lines and the general public. The Clerk was further instructed to write the North Carolina Forestry Department and request information on the control of the Pine Beetle and unwarranted damage to trees. A representative from each of the power companies and the local Health Sanitarian were to be invited to the next Board meeting. Chairman Garrett referred to Item 4k3 on the Agenda: (Social Services Director, Tvm Ward: To discuss addition of an additional Case Worker to Family and Childress Service Staff.) • Chairman Garrett recognized Tom Ward, Director of Social Services Department. Mr. Ward stated that his Department needed to employ an additional social worker, That this position was classified as a Social Worker II and the County's portion fox the new position would amount to approximately $4,000, as 60% of Federal Funds could be applied to the salary and that the amount needed for the remainder of this year would be approximately $2,000. Discussion ensued. Action was deferred on the matter until February 18th. Chairman Garrett referred to Item 4k4 on the Agenda: (County Extension Chairman, Mr. Ebert Pierce: To review with the Board some Extension Service goals. To review with the Hoard a State pro~osal to add two (2) 4-H Aids to our Extension Staff until June 30, 1976 at the State s expense.) i Chairman Garrett recognized Mr. Pierce. Mr. Pierce stated that under a state grant his Department, with the approval of the Board, would be authorized to employ two (2) k-H aids who would assist the current 4-H staff persons at a County level. All funding for salaries will be made throegh a federal grant administered by the NCSU State 4-H Department until July 1, 1976, at which time the program will be evaluated 'and a decision made as tp whether it will continue. If it has proved to be succesafui the County Commissioners will have the option to continue the program in Orange County by agreeing to pay their proportionate share of the salaries on the same percentage they pay agents. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Con¢nissioner Pinney, It was moved. and adopted, that the Board accept the proposal that was made by Ebert Pierce relative to the employment of two (2) G-H aids. Chairman Garrett referred to Item d~5 an the Agenda: (Continued discussion of County Recreation Proposal.) Chairman Garrett presented the letter from Rev. Gray Clark. Said letter con- tained statements of support for the adoption of the County Recreation Ordinance. Discussion ensured concerning how the County could implement a Recreation program. Commissioner Norman Walker returned to the meeting. Chaix~ma~~ Garrett suggested that the County Manager be authorized to proceed -- with the hiring of a Recreation Director. Commissioner Walker stated that he felt the Board could not devote the time that would be needed to resolve the problems of the everyday operations of a Recreation Department. He stated he felt this matter should be left in the hands of theRecreation Commission and that only major policy decisions should be pre- sented to the Board. Commissioner Whitted stated he was ready to move far the adoption of the Recreation Ordinance until'he received the Memo from Neal Evans, Fiscal Officer, pointing out the technical problems htat were involved with the proposed Recreation Program. He stated that he feels a Recreation Director could work and assist in the projecting of the problems that a Recreation Program might encounter. t Commissioner Jan Pinney stated that he felt the Board needed to make some positive move on the matter of Recreation.