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~:: ' : -. Commissioner Gustaveson pointed out that the report did not speak of the work which the Health Task Force had completed. He also stated his disappointment that the report did not touch on concerns for women over the age of 65. ]'4r. Gustaveson added that_it is importa that women be made aware of the existing services available to county women. Commissioner Plillhoit informed the Commission for ~7amen that their recommendations concerning particular issues should be presented to the various boards of agencies providing these services. He suggested further that the Commission for 47omen attempt to get on the agenda of these various agencies, so they can tie some of the recommendations into their programs. The Commission foa Women was encouraged tv c?evelop some mechanism to get the knowledge of services out to all women in the County. A brochure of the accessibility of services would be helpful. The Commission was informed of the next meeting of the Human Services Planning Committee, which is March 8, 197$, at 12:15 p.m., Municipal Building in Chapel Hill. It was suggested that a member of the Commission be an observer at this meeting. In conclusion, it was suggested that the Commission set the priorities and directions for their staff. Ttem 5: Appointments: A. Terms of office on the Orange County Planning Board for Hilliard Caldwell, Lindsay F.fland, Paul Gates and Marilyn Riddle will expire February 2, 1978. ` This item was deferred until the first Monday's meeting in February. Item 6: The Manager and Acting Planning Director will review a new staffing proposal for the Planning Department. The Chairman recognized Hal T*.inis, Acting Planning Director, who reviewed with the Board a breakdown of activity within the Planning Depart- ment. Mr. Minis explained to the Board that because of the heavy load of work three new positions are requested for the Planning Department. 1) One position as Assistant Rrosion Control Inspector whose principal duties would be to plan review and site inspections. 2) One qualified electrical inspector to function as mobile home inspector and back up for principal electrical inspector, and 3) An additional trained planner to share res- ponsibilities for the development of the Advisory Councils and broaden the department's expertise in information analysis and development. This year's budget does include 40 percent of one of the requested positions. Commissioner Gustaveson moved to authorize the County Manager to proceed with advertising for the three requested positions for the Planning Department. Commissioner Piillhoit seconded the motion. Commissioner Pinney spoke against this authorization tonight, but asked that the approval of these positions be deferred until the January 23rd meeting in order that he might have time to consider the recommendation. He asked that the motion be amended that action on the request be deferred until the January 23rd meeting. Commissioner Caalker seconded the amended motion. The Chairman called for a vote on the amended motion. Voting aye were Commissioner Pinney ar_d [Volker. Voting nay were Commissioners T.•7hitted Gustaveson, and Willhoit. The motion was declared defeated. The Chairman then called for a vote on the original motion to authorize the County Manager to proceed with advertising for the three positions in the Planning Department. Voting aye were Commissioner Gustaveson, SValker, iVhitted, and Willhoit. Voting nay was Commissioner Pinney. The motion was declared passed. The Commissioners will consider a refined Batton line recommenda- tion at the January 23rd meeting. Commissioner Pinney asked that the minutes state his objections to the manner in which this matter was handled. Mr. Minis informed the Board of a February 15th meeting scheduled b_y the Planning Board and the Advisory Councils to discuss the Subdivision Regulations. Recommendations will be foxthcoming to the Commissioners