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,T_ <br /> There was some discussion of the number of square feet required per <br /> child and Commissioner Willhoit noted that the Federal Government mandated these <br /> space requirements at the.same time.it was reducing funding for the program. <br /> He urged those concerned about this issue to write to the State Representatives, <br /> Congressmen and Senators about these cutbacks to County government. Commissioner <br /> Marshall agreed and expanded on Commissioner-Willhoit's statement saying that <br /> sufficient-and quality day care is an area of greatest need over the country. <br /> — Following this hearing, the Board took a short break and resumed dis- <br /> cussion.on the agenda with all members present. . <br /> B.• Pubic Comments: There were no further citizens who wished to comment <br /> on items either on the agenda or not on the agenda. <br /> I <br /> E. Board Decisions: <br /> 1. , Professional Services and Grant Application contract. Commissioner <br /> i <br /> Willhoit moved to approve the contract with the John McAdams Company /for <br /> engineering services on the Clean Water Bond Grant Application for the Efland <br /> Estates Subdivision/ and to empower the Chair to sign it; motion seconded by <br /> Commissioner Gustaveson. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> -`2. Resolution. Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Marshall, to adopt the Resolution of Support for the Title V Senior Employment <br /> Program (see page of this book). Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> Resolution: Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Marshall, to adopt the Resolution declaring March ]4-20, 1982, as Employ the <br /> Older Ameriaan blench. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> The Board aske&the Chair to write letters to Congressmen Andrews and <br /> Fountain endorsing HB 278 which would fund the Title-V Senior Employment Pro- <br /> gram. <br /> 3. Vehicle Purchase. .Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commis- <br /> sioner Whitted, to approve the Manager's recommendation to purchase three <br /> vehicles (two for the Sheriff's Department and one for Motor Pool, according <br /> to specifications submitted by the Purchasing Department) from Ray Motor Com- <br /> pany for a total price of $24,619.00. Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0. <br /> 4. Budget Amendment and Project Ordinance: Commissioner Walker moved, <br /> I <br /> seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to approve the Project Ordinance for CETA <br /> and the budget amendments (see pages of this book). Vote: Ayes, 5; noes, 0- <br /> V-,§r <br />