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<br />It was pointed out that the Board would be voting on four (4) out of the six (6)
<br />nominees. Discussion ensued, ~
<br />Commissioner Whitted and Commissioner Pinney agreed to amend their original motion
<br />to expand the_.membership of the Orange County Planning Board to seven (7) members as of
<br />April 17, 1975,
<br />Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was
<br />moved for the reconsideration of the date of the expansion of the Orange County Planning
<br />Board membership,.
<br />Upon motion of Commissioner Whined, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved
<br />and unanimously adopted, that the membership of the Orange County Planning Board be
<br />expanded as of April 1, 1975, to seven (7) members.
<br />Individual slips of paper were passed and the Board members voted and the slips
<br />were collected by the County Administrator, A count of the votes showed that Robert
<br />Boner, Charles W, Johnston, Jean Anderson, and Marilyn Riddle were appointed as members
<br />of the Orange County Planning Board,
<br />Chairman Garrett referred to Section B of Item ~~12 on the Agenda: (One member ,to the
<br />County Mental Health Board. The term of Dr,.GusCbnne7,ly has expired. His replacement must
<br />be a Medical Doctor.)
<br />Commissioner Whitted recommended that Dr. Earl Sommers be considered for appointment
<br />to the Mental Health Board. Commissioner Whitted stated that he had contacted Dr, yammers
<br />and he would be willing to serve as a member of the Mental Health Board.
<br />Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Board accept the nomination of Dr. Earl Sommers
<br />as a member of the Mental Health Board by acclamation, The Board agreed to this motion.
<br />Chairman Garrett referred to Item 413 on the A enda: ~
<br />g (Appointment o£ Orange County
<br />Representative on the Committee Involved in the "Workshop-Conference on Planning for Growth
<br />and Environmental Quality in Orange County" Being Sponsored by the Chapel Hi11 League of
<br />Women Voters)
<br />Commissioner Gustaveson nominated Quentin Patterson as Orange County's representative
<br />on the Committee involved in the "Workshop-Conference on Planning for Growth and Environ-
<br />mental Quality in Orange County",
<br />Commissioner Pinney moved for the acceptance of Mr, Patterson by acclamation, The
<br />Board agreed to this motion.
<br />Chairman Garrett referred to Item ~~14 on the Agenda: (Consideration of Resolution ~
<br />Sponsored By the Anson County Board of Commissioners Petitioning the General Assembly of
<br />North Carolina to Enact Legislation Requiring Deposit on All Bottle or Metal Containers I
<br />Being Sold.)
<br />Chairman Garrett read the Resolution from Anson County,
<br />Commissioner Pinney spoke in opposition to the Resolution.
<br />Chairman Garrett stated she agreed with the spirit of the Resolution and foresees no
<br />problem in asking for a Legislative Study Committee to §tudy the problem in order to establish
<br />the feasibility of recycling of empty beverage containers.
<br />Commissioner Norm Gustaveson read his revision of the Ordinance.
<br />"Whereas, the littering of our highways and countryside seemingly is becoming more
<br />prevalent and is of increasing concern to the Board of Commissioners and all the citizens
<br />of Orange County, and
<br />Whereas, the most commonly seen litter appears to be empty beverage containers, and
<br />Whereas, there presently exists little financial motivation for either the initial
<br />consumer or other citizens to return such containers for reuse or recycling,
<br />Now, therefore, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby petition the
<br />General Assembly of the State of North Carolina to study legislation that will require a
<br />deposit or tax on each and every metal, glass or plastic can, battle or other container
<br />sold in the State of North Carolina containing soft drinks, beer or other alcholic beverages."
<br />Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved
<br />that the Resolution be adopted and that a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to the
<br />Senators, Representatives, and other appropriate authorities of the Legislature,
<br />Ghairman Garrett referred to Item ~~15 on the Agenda: (Miscellaneous Items to be
<br />Discussed or Referred to County Officers for Further Study,)
<br />A. Resolution Concerning Sale of University Utilities.)
<br />It was brought to the attention of the Board that the Attorney General would be in
<br />Chapel Hill on Wednesday, March 5, 1975, and due to a prior commitment members of the
<br />Board would be unable to be present,
<br />Chairman Garrett inquired if the Board wished to prepare a statement for presentation
<br />at this meeting.
<br />Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that a letter of appreciation to the Attorney General
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