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~~ A final decision will be reached next week and this item will appear on the next Commissioners' agenda. Item 13: The Manager recommends the County Personnel Policy be amended to change the observance of Veterans Day from November 11 to the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. The County Manager explained to the Board that this is the procedure which the State Offices usually follow. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and adopted to accept the Manager's recommendation to change the observance of Veterans Day from November ll to the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. Item 12: The County Attorney will comment on actions of this past General Assembly requiring the County to enact certain Ordinances. . A. Creating energy and insulation inspectors and a system of permits and license for persons engaged in insulation work. The County Attorney stated that he was not prepared tv comment on this item and asked that this be deferred until the next meeting of the Board. He added the Ordinance would become effective when it is adopted, possibly on or after January 1, 1978. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that at the same meeting the model Ordinance be presented to area professional people, who are involved in the insulation business. He stated that his concern was to protect public from "flim-f lam" operations... Other questions are whethex the Ordinance covers homes, other than new 'constructions, and to what extent is the County liable in granting a 1'icense to insure the public that this is a reputable operation. Roland Wagner, Building Inspection, stated that his office has been inspecting new construction for R-11 factor all year. Further discussion ensued with Mr. Wagner and members of the Board regarding whether existing structures x'equired an inspection for insulation woxk. Mr. Wagner stated that in times past, an extension of time had been grant to people to enable them to get mobile home units in compliance with N. C. Regulations. This has created a backlog in the Inspection Office. He added that some means of enforcing the extension of time should be devised, The Board adjourned far lunch. Commissioner Walker was not present for the afternoon portion of the meeting. The first item for the afternoon session was Item 15: Plats for consideration. A. Phils Ridge - This preliminary plat depicts division of a forty-five acre tract into nine, five acre lots. The property is situated south of SR #1005 near its junction with SR #1943. The subdivision proposes the pro- perty be served by a Class B private road. The Board of Education has re- viewed this plat and made no adverse comments. The Health Department has issued a letter stating that all lots are acceptable for subsurface soil absorption sewage disposal. One change suggested3 by the Planning Office is that the power line easement and a lot line be run perpendicular. Mr. Kirk stated that the present Class B private road does have a maintenance agreement which has been recorded. Pnother Class B private road is proposed to serve four lots in the subdivision. 'This road needs to be widened from four to six feet. Chairman Wklitted asked that a form be devised for the Health Depart- ment's use, in ordex that the commissioners may have a consistent report from the Sanitarians. The Hoard agreed to continue discussion on this plat as soon as Fred Hazard arrives at the meeting. Ttem 16: Mr. Hal Minis, Acting Planning Director, will report con- struction and subdivision activity for the month of November.