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~.. 412 It was agreed that Mr. Mellott's problem was due to a technical matter, however, since the current property owners were not notified of zoning request then another public hearing must be called and duly advertized. ' The County Administrator was authorized to proceed with arranging of a special public hearing on the zoning request of Calvin Mellott. Chairman Walker recognized Dr. 0. David Garvin. Dr. Garvin presented the following letter from Claiborne S. Jones, Vice- Chancellor of the University of North Carolina.. "In our conference several weeks ago, you raised the question if the Uhiversity's probable capacity to continue supplying quarters and financial support to the District Health Department, which for many years has occupied a University house on "Old Fraternity Row" and has received annually a University contribution of $6,000 in support of the Department's activities. At that time, I mentioned the increasing budgetary pressure which the University is .experiencing as a result of cost hcreases without off-setting appropriations, and I also boated out that University space needs have increased to the point where we are now forced to rent off-campus space for a number of University functions. I concluded by expressing the opinion that,in the circumstances,..the District Health Department would be wise not to count upon the Universitv's being able to continue. ,~ Following a more. detailed analysis of our budget limitations, ,I'wr to you under date of September 6 1974, that the University will t to discontinue, after this fiscal year,. the $6,000 annual~_co_ nX_tribc which it has been making to the department for many years. I now have the results of a survey of our current space needs"'and space utilization an3 regret that I must confirm for you what.I ave tion will hereafiter be'needed for University use. The relationship between the Health Department and the University, extending over many years, has been so far as I know a mutually satisfactory and productive one. I know you will understand that we hope to continue such a relationship in every possible and appropriate way, even though our circumstances at this time make it impossible for us to continue providing the quarters and _ , financial support which has been possible in the past." Dr. Garvin reviewed with the Board the matter of securing adequate office space for the District Health Department. The Board authorized Dr. Garvin to continue his search for office space. Commissioner Flora Garrett stated she had received a letter from Dr. Harry Phillips. The said letter had contained a request that a foot bridge be installed at Discussibh ensued,. The County Administrator stated that Gary Sykes had called him to request that the Board pass an ordinance to require that trees infected with Pine Beetles must be cut.. Discussion ensued. The Register of Deeds presented a plat designated as property of Troy Sluder, formerly property of Eugene~Blackwood, located in Chapel Hi11 Township. The said plat had been approved by the County Planning Board on September 16. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett it was moved that the plat of Troy Sluter be approved. Chairman Walker called for a vote on the motion. Commissioners Flora Garrett, Henry 5. Walker, C. Norman Walker, and Melvin Whitfield voted aye. Commissioner Richard E. Whitted voted nay. Chairman Walker inquired it there was anything that needed to be presented to j the Board-prior Eb_the declaring of'an Executive Session. The Board then declared an Executive Session as there were matters of land ~, acquisition and personnel that would be discussed. Chairman Walker reconvened the Board in Executive Session. The County Administrator advised the Board that he was now in the position to reveal the name of the individuals that he wished to hire as Assistant County Administrator and Fiscal Officer.