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~~ the district. The withdrawal would xequire restructure. An audit of the Health Department would be necessary, which would be certified by the Local Government Commission. Withdrawal can only occur at the end of a fiscal year of the District Health Department, which is June 30th. A notice must be give to the Department of Human Resources, and he suggested that notice be given to the District Health Department. In setting up a new Health Department, the County can adopt the rules and regulations of the District Health Department ar can set up its own rules and regulations. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Walker suggested that .the Board of Commissioner meet with the District Health Board and attempt to work out the problems of the health needs of the County. ~` Commissioner Gustaveson responded to this statement by saying that the $oard of Commissioners had given the District Health Department sufficient time to mc;ve. He suggested that a meeting be scheduled with the Division of Health Services in Raleigh to explore the factors in- volved in withdrawing from the Health District. He suggested further that the Board work with the Finance Director to look at the financial feasibility of the County setting up its awn Health Department and/or look at other organizational options available other than the Distric4. Mr. Gustaveson recited several options that could possibly be availati:wa. He suggested that a letter be sent to the other Counties within the District Health Department informing them of the County's consideratao.a to withdraw from the district. The Board shheduled January 25, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., as the time to continue discussion of withdrawing from the District Health Department. At the January 25th meeting, the Board will discuss the results of the meeting with the Division of Health Services; the Finance Director wi1J_ be ready to report the financial feasibility of other options; a respons= would have been received from the other counties within the distract and. any other concerns from citizens regarding the Health Department wall be heard. Commissioner Walker stated that the Board needed clear proof that health servioes were not being met for the County. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that the Health Task Force be con- tacted and inform them of the meeting and request that they finalize the Health Task Force Report or present an interim report number two. Ttem 9 on the Agenda: Will the Board of Commissioners approve the Manager investigating the feasibility of installing a raw water pumping station at Lake Orange. The agenda attachment stated that Commissioner Willhoit observed during the recent drought that many wells in rural areas of Orange County went dry forcing farmers owning cattle to secure water from some alternative source. He feels it would be reasonable for the County to provide a raw water pump at Lake Orange if a prolonged drough~ occurs again. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that an engineer advise the County Manager of the type o~ pump that is needed and the cast of the pump. The County Manager was authorized to take appropriatr~ action. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 19: Mr. P. A. Saitta wculd like to review with the Board of Commissioners his request to hunt waterfowl at Lake Orange. Chairman Whitted stated that this item had been tabled at the December 21st meeting. Mr. Saitta had requested to appear before the Board and present his request. Mr. Saitta stated that he had hunted an property at Lake Orange beginning in the fall of 1972 with permission from landowners. In the fall of 1973, permission was sought again and this time permission was denied because, as Mr. Saitta was told, hunting constituted a hazard to people on or about the lake and that outside hunters were not wanted. Mr. Saitta then obtained permission from another landowner. Mr. Saitta