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~.~z The opinion of the Board was that Mr. Walker could send the letter to Mr. Boyles if he wished, however, the Board did not feel they should en- dorse the letter. The Clerk was instructed to forward the letter to the Local Government Commission with copies sent to the Chairman of the Person and Chatham Counties' Boards. Ttem 13: Discussion of energy in Orange County. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that his concern is that as budget time approaches, the Boad should think seriously about implementing an _ energy plan as well as think again about an energy person on the County Staff. He stated that the Town of Chapel Hill is interested in funding one-half of an energy position. An arrangement with Chapel Hill can be made to have a full-time person, plus additional funds to maintain an energy office. He added that he would like to see this Board discuss with Chapel Hill, before budget time, a job description for such a person. Mr. Gustaveson stated that the Stae would have two State Planning Grants to become available in October, 1977, which will provide two local funds for energy conservation management programs as a model. He stated that since Orange County had a headstart, that they should be first in line for receiving funds. Commissioner Pinney spoke of an engineer to operate County buildings, someone who is an expert in a lot of fields, as well as energy. He stated that he felt someone with these functions would be .extremely useful to the County. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that with the mandated building stan- dards which are foreseen for the future, it would take a professionally trained person who would work with the County's Building and Plumbing Inspectors. He stated that this will be needed"in the County, however, he also felt a.person whose interest is in energy alone will be needed. He recommended that the Commissioners act on this proposal from Chapel Hill to have an energy person responsible to both local govern- ments as soon as possible. He suggested that an interim committee of Kurt Jenne, Sam Gattis, a County Commissioner, and representatives from the Chapel Hill Board of Alderman develop ajob description for such a energy person. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that:.he would be happy to serve as the County's representative to this interim committee. The interim committee will meet and bring recommendations back to the Board of Coimnis- sioners. Chairman Whitted informed the~Board that at the April 4th meeting of this Board, recommendations were requested for appointees as Trustees to the Interim Cedar Grove Fire Department. These recommendations are Jim Sparks from the Walnut Grove Community, Melvin Beasley from Cedar Grove and aerritt Dixon from the Carr Community. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney it was moved and adopted to appoint Jim~SparksaeMelvinoB asleoner Walker, Dixon as Trustees to the Interim Cedar Grove Fire Department.y~ and Merritt The Board recommended that the Little River~Fire Department be made aware of their need to submit nominees as Trustees to this Fire Department. The meeting was adjourned. .n F ~ . Ric ardl Whitted, Chairman Agatha Johnson, Clerk