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Upon motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that the Assessment Roll for the paving of State Roads 1711, 1831, 1832, 1833 be adopted with the Conti property assessment amended on the Assessment Roll to 282 feat instead of 330 feet at a cost of $611.94. The Chairman then directed the Clerk to the Board to enter into the minutes the date, hour, and minutes of confirmation of the Assess- ment Roll. The County Attorney stated that the purpose for this action was that as of August 18, 1976, at 8:34 p.m., this assessment became a lien on the property of the participating owners. The Clerk was instructed to deliver a copy of the Assessment Ro11 as amended to the Tax Collector. Chairman Garrett instructed the Tax Collector to publish a notice once no earlier than 20 days from the day of confirmation. That the roll has been confirmed as adjusted and that assessment can be paid without interest at any time before the expiration of 30 days from the date that the notice is published, and if not paid within this time, all installments thereof, shall bear interest as determined by the Board of Commissioners. (For copy of Assessment Roll see Page of this book). The Chairman asked if there were any other questions or discussions regarding the Assessment Roll. Chairman Garrett recognized Bill McDowell, a Orange County resident, who desired to speak on the proposed legislation to reduce litter, solid waste and the consumption of energy and natural resources by promoting refillable or recyclable containers. Mr. McDowell stated that he represented the "Citizens for Return- able Beverage Containers." He stated that beer and soft drink containers made up about 40 percent of all litter, and that the cost for picking up this litter throughout North Carolina last year cost about one million dollars. Containers that are designed to be thrown away after a single use will continue indefinitely. He spoke of the sufficient saving in energy and resource that could be realized from the increased use of refillable bottles. Mr. McDowell urged the :Board to adopt the proposed Resolution concerning Beverage Container Deposit. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Resolution concerning Bever- age Containers be adopted and to be passed on to the N. C. Association of County Commissioners on August 19th. The motion was seconded by Commis- sioner Whitted. The Chairman called for the vote and all members of the Board voted aye. (For copy of Resolution see page of this book). The Chairman referred to Item V: Durham-Orange Manpower Consortium discussion regarding plans for the next year. She stated that the Board should have received a summary o£;the plans and the ways in which the money for the coming year would be spent, as. well as the Contract as amended by the City Council Committee with imput from Orange County. Mrs. Garrett recognized Mr. L. G. Holloman, Director of the Durham-Orange Manpower Employment and Training. She stated that one of the goals for the coming year was to have an Advisory Committee that is an active planning body. She recommended reviewing the members to the Advisory Board to see if any changes should be made. Mr. Holloman reviewed with the Board the outstanding changes made in the Manpower Contract: 1. Each unit of government, Durham City, Durham County and Orange County will name eight person to the Advisory Council. 2. The-Chairman of each governmental unit will be a member of the Council. 3. The Council will elect a Chairman. 4. Representatives to the Council must represent six different economy areas. 5. Each unit of government shall select two areas of the economy