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659 Commissioner Pinney replied;.'".it is a good idea, but we must make sure we have one person licensed from the State for each one of these things whether its plumbing, heating, electric, somebody who actually holds•a license from the State. Discussion ensued. Chairman Garrett suggested that .if the Resolution was adopted then the County Manager could decide on the details as how it could be done. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney questioned the beginning of two programs at one time. He felt it would be difficult to find qualified people. He suggested that the County start plumbing first and then phase in heat and air conditioning. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney stated he felt the position should be filled by someone who had practical experience. He did not fee 1. that trade school qualified a person for an inspection position. He stated, "I prefer someone who i s licensed and someone who has practical experi- ence if we are going to der any inspection on any of this stuff." Mr. Dobson stated if the person could be qualified to do more than erne inspection at the time, it would save money in the long run. for vehicle travel, duplicate trips and back tracking. Commissioner Gustaveson stated he agreed with Commissioner Pinney and he suggested the Board begin with plumbing inspection and phase-in heating and air conditioning at a later date. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and and adopted that the County adopt the Resalu- tion as it relates to the Plumbing Inspector and to delete all mention of heating and air conditioning. _ "WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina, desires to promote health, safety, morals and the general welfare of its citizens and residents; IT 25 HEREBY RESOLVED that the County Manager is authorized to employ a person under the supervision of the Inspection Depart- ment to be designated as 'Plumbing Inspector'. IT IS .FURTHER RESOLVED that is shall be said Plumbing Inspector's duty to inspect plumbing systems under construction in Orange County, to insure that said systems are in compliance with the North Carolina State Plumbing. TT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that monies ($3,000.00) which have been previously appropriated for the employment of part time help within the Inspection Department be used to fund the salary of said Plumbing Inspector.: IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Inspection Department fix a reasonable fee for the issuance of permits, inspections, and other services made by said Plumbing Inspector and that the monies collected therefrom be used to whatever extent necessary to fund the Plumbing Inspector's salary, after the point in time at which the aforementioned monies ($3,000.00) have been exhausted. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall not become effective until October 1, 1976." Item VII - B. A Resolution providing for the enforcement of the State Heating and Air Conditioning Codes in Orange County was deferred until a later time. The County Attorney requested permission to review with the Board the calendar of the various steps that had to be taken in connection with the holding of a special bond referendum, The Berard noted that the date for the Public Hearing had been set on August 17 which was Election Day. They requested that the County Attorney inquire of the Bond Attorneys if this date could be changed from August 17 to August 18.