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sp (. ,- e^ ~.. " Commissioner Gustaveson then repeated his motion to move State Road 156fi (Linden Road) from the number two position to number six position. Priority numbers four, five and six will then be shifted forward one position. Commissioner Willhoit seconded the motion. Mr. Watkins asked the Board to explain the reasoning for their action, and the Chairman informed Mr. Watkins that two resolutions would be forth- coming to his Department which would explain this action. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. Voting aye were Com- missioners Gustaveson Whitted, Willhoit and Walker. voting nay was Commissioner Pinney. The motion was declared passed. (see page 367 ) Commissioner Willhoit spoke of the need to pave Laurel Hill Road in Chapel Hill Township because of a dust problem. Mr. Jones informed Chairman Whitted that the roads in the Rangewood Subdivision were non-system roads and could be paved on an owner partici- pation basis when the roads were improved. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 13: The Social Services Board has recommended the County execute a lease for office space for the Social Services Department iri Garr Mill Mall. The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the lease to to proper legal form. The County Manager stated that the Tax Department has agreed that this cost of $6.50 per square foot is a reasonal rate. Commissioner Pinney informed the Board that the lease at Willow Drive, where the Social Services Chapel Hill Office is presently located will expire Nob~ember 1, 1977. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to execute the lease for office space for the Social Services Department in Carr Mill Mall. Item 1~: Joe Bradshaw will review plans of the State Department of Human Resources to administer grant monies designated to assist in imple- mentation of the Community Based Alternative Program. The agenda attachment stated that the County had been informed by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources that Orange County is eligible for grant monies under a statewide "Community Based Alternative Program". The County is eligible to receive up to $8,560.62 conditional upon a local cash or in-kind match equaling 30 percent of the actual monies received. Mr. Bradshaw informed the Board that these monies could be used in almost anyway the Board sees fit, however, the County does assume certain responsibilities to the Department of Human Resources. Further, the County must sign a letter of intent to be submitted by the 15th of October. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to approve the Letter of Intent to participate in the Statewide Community Based Alternative Program. (For copy of Letter of Intent, see page 368 of this book) Item 15: The Director of JANUS House has requested a cash advance from the County to enable his organization to move ahead with the Commu- nity Based Alternative Program proposed through their organization. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted tc forward $150. to JANUS House from __ the LEAA Grant Monies of the County. (For copy of Budget Ordinance Amendment, see page 369 of this book) Chairman Whitted asked the Board to hear from representatives from Piedmont Minerals who had requested to be on today's agenda. The Chairman recognized Mason Banks, General Manager of Piedmont Minerals. Mr. Banks introducted to the Board Sam Edwards, Plant Manager, and R. B. Authur, Plant Supervisor.