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ss The Chairman repeated the motion that this Board resolves to upheld the election laws of North Carolina. The Chairman called far the vote on the motion and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. The Board of Commissioners agreed to resume the meeting in the Commissioners' Room. The next item for discussion was Item 10: Mr. Joe Massif will brief the Board on progress he has made, and problems being encountered, in developing the jail and Grady Brown Projects. The Chairman recognized Mr. Massif who informed the Board that he had met with the County Department heads on January 17, 1977. He has since met wtih most of the Department Heads individually except for some small agencies and the District Health Department. Mr. Massif stated that he needed some direction as to whom he should talk with in the Health Department. He added that the Health Department would require a minimum of 4,000 feet if the same type of facility would be moved to Grady Brown. Another problem encountered was that the Library Board would like to talk with the Commissioners concerning some require- menu which have been indicated. Mr. Massif stated that these two items were delaying his design work. Discussion ensued. The Board scheduled February 23, 1977, at 7:00 p.m., as the date to meet with the Library Board. The meeting will be in the Commissioners' Room of the Courthouse. Mr. Whitted stated that the Health Department arrangement is through June 30, 1977. Mr. Massif pointed out that if there was an interim com- cittee to lay out a format of what is needed now, then these plans could be changed somewhat in June or July. He informed the Board that the Mental Health Unit's layout ha changed considerably and was filling up on particular floor at Grady Brown. Mental Health has talked with the County Manager about moving the Admini- stration unit from Chapel Hill to Hillsborough. The County manager stated that Mental Health felt that it would be more practical if the Administra- tion unit was located in Hillsborough and to use the rental space in Chapel Hill fox clinical purposes. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Massif continue with the Staff Committee approach far the preliminary planning in the Health Department. Item 12: The Planning Director will review a proposed time schedule for completion of~.certain priority tasks assigned by the Board of Commis- sioners. The Chairman recognized Ervin Dobson, County Planning Director. Mr. Dobson presented to the Board a Planning Work Program showing pro- gress and prognosis as of February 15, 1977. Mr. Dobson stated that the top priority was to develop Land Use Data for Orange County. Base maps for the entire County have been com- pleted, and various overlays depicting land use data have been completed or are in the process of being completed. Soils overlays are completed except for Cedar Grove and Little River Township. The Staff is working on the designation of prime agricultural lands and will meet with the rural Development Panel on February 17, to gain input in this area. All maps and overlays will be completed and in usable form by March 15, 1977. The second priority is to provide training and educational program for the enlarged Planning Board. He stated that an Ordinance establish- ing a county-wide board has been adopted. Members have been noitifed of appointment or re-appointment, however, one vacancy does exist. The Planning Staff is continuing to receive names of people who wish to serve on the various Townships Planning Advisory Committees. The Staff is work- int on the foundation of a continuing training program for the Planning Board. The framework for an overall training program will be finalized by March 15, 1977. The third priority is the County Subdivision Regulations. An interim Subdivision Regulations with amendments will be distributed by Wednesday, Februray 16, 1977. Educational-informational materials related to the Subdivision Regulations are being prepared. The long range goal: New