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A ~i .'~ L. .- •- .~ cost of health care could be cut sufficiently if areas of potential health hazards could be identified. Chairman whitted stated he felt the Board must look after what he feels is a significant part of the economy of the County. The effects of a pro- gram to educate people regarding smoking would be great upon the State and the County, if a program was not developed to fill in the economy gaps created by less smokers. Mr. Whitted pointed out other health hazards which could be looked at, which he stated is driving the cost of health care up. The Chairman stated he would support the resolution except for the last paragraph. Chairman Whitted declared the motion of Commissioner Walker died for lack of a second. Commissioner Pinney stated he felt the resolution needed to be regorked. He added that he felt it was important that the Board be un- animous in their vote on the resolution. Mr. Pinney then suggested the resolution be reworded in order that all members to the Board might be in agreement. This item will appear on the February 21st agenda. Mr. Compton will be sent a copy of the resolution prior to that meeting. Item 4: The Manager recommends the County accept a grant of $2,800 offered by the State Department of Human Resources to suppox't cost of maternity care for selected patients. The agenda attachment stated the Department of Human Resources will make available to the County Department of Public Health $2,800 to assist in providing maternity care to selected patients. To be eligible for these funds, a patient's income must fall within specified guidelines, she must not be a recipient of publi assistance such as medicaid, AFDC, etc., and must not have third party medical coverage. The County Manager informed the Board that a proposal has been approved by the County Health Board. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to accept the Department of Human Resources grant of $2,800 to support cast of maternity care for selected patients. Item 5: The Manager recommends a budget amendment implementing new positions and fund transfers for the Health Department previously approved by the Board of Commissioners be adopted. Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the budget amendment for new positions and the transfer of funds for the Health Department. For copy of budget amendment, see page 499 of this book. Item 6: Appointments: a) Terms of office on the Orange County Planning Board for 1) Hilliard Caldwell, 2) Lindsay Efland, 3) Paul`Gates, and 4) Marilyn Riddle expired February 2, 1978. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and adopted that Hilliard Caldwell, Lindsay Efland, Paul Gates, and Marilyn Riddle be reappointed to the Orange County Plan- ning Board for a three year term. b) The term of office of Ms. Margaret Brawn on the Carrboro Board of Adjustment expired in October. The Carrboro Board of Aldermen re- commends Ms. Brown be reappointed to that Board. Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to reappoint Margaret Brown to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment, which term will expire in October, 1980.