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adopt an Ordinance prohibiting development on lots of less than 40,000 square feet where both septic tanks and private wells were used. An Ordinance to accomplish this was not enacted at that time. Mr. Dobson is repeating that request. A copy of his letter to Mrs. Garrett is attached to this agenda). Mark Burnham, Triangle J Council of Governments, advised the Board that legislation recently enacted might eliminate the necessity for adopting the 40,000 square feet Ordinance. He stated that the Health Department had the authority to enact local regulations as to lot size. Mr. Burnham stated that the State - Board of Health had scheduled a meeting on July 15, 1975, at 10:00 for the purpose of securing public reaction to the implementation of new State regulations and these regulations could be moving in the direc- - tion of lot size where septic tanks are involved. Chairman Garrett referred to Item $1D on the Agenda: (A report by the County Attorney concerning his research into the use of firearms). Steve Bernholz, County Attorney, reported on the Statutes provi- sion relative to firearms control. It was pointed out that the Board did have the authority to adopt certain firearms control, however, the enforcement aspect of any such Ordinance could be difficult. Discussion ensued concerning the problems that could be encountered by Law Enforcement Officers x'elative to the discharging of firearms. The matter of a Noise Ordinance was brought before the Board. Discussion ensued. The County Attorney stated that he would try to secure copies of various Ordinances from counties that had adopted such Ordinances. Charrman Garrett referred to ltem #11 on the Agenda: (Commissioner _ Pinney to review problems mobile home occupants are having complying with the provisions of the State Building Gode regarding the anchoring of their units). Commissioner Jan Pinney stated that mobile home citizens were encountering difficulty due to the fact that prior to being able to secure an electrical inspection and/or permit that the current State Building Code required that trailors be anchored. Commissioner Pinney also pointed out that the Electrical Inspector needed some assistance during the peak period of August thru September as a number of mobile homes were being moved into the area due to the beginning of the Fall semester at the University. Discussion ensued on the problems of mobile home anchoring, electrical inspections and other matters contained in the State Building Codes. The County Manager was authorized to emp]oy a temporary person to assist the Electrical Inspector during the peak period and during his vacation time. a Chairman Gazxett referred to Item #12 on the Agenda: (Authorizing change i.n signatures on County Checks). Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that Pdeal Evans , Financial Officer, be designated as the individual who would sign all County chebks drawn `• on the accounts of NCNB and CCB and that 5. M. Gattis, County Manager, would be authorized to execute any County checks in the absence of the Financial Officer. The Board deferred from the Agenda and Chairman Garrett recognized Ebert Pierce, County Extension Chairman.