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4:3b MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 16, 1966 The Orange County Board:of Commissioners met in adjourned session on Wednesday, March 16, 1966 at 6:30 o'clock p.m. at the Pines Restaurant in Chapel Hill, N. C. Members present: Chairman Harvey D. Bennett, Commissioners William C. Ray, Carl M. Smith and Henry S. Walker. Members absent: Commissioner Gordon B. Cleveland. The purpose of this meeting was to meet with Dr. 0. David Garvin, District Health Officer. Dr. Garvin-explained a proposal concerning the development of a Mental Health Program which falls under the jurisdiction of his department. Dr. Garvin stated further that the possibility of obtaining a Federal Grant on a three to one basis, to aid in developing such a program, would be necessary and that this'' grant would continue for an indefinite period of time. Upon motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Ray, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the-Orange County Board of Commissioners committ $5,000.00 from the 1966-67 budget for the purpose of assisting the Health Department develope the necessary Mental Health Program. Dr. Garvin informed the Board that he had received a request from the State Board of Health concerning a possible State grant on a two for one basis, this grant is to be allocated during the 1967-1968 fiscal year. The State Board of Health is interested in securing from the counties tentative approval of these funds from the 1967-1968 budget so their department might have a definite request to make of the General Assembly when it convenes for the 1967 session. Upon motion of Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that Orange County tentatively earmark from the 1967-1968 budget the sum of $5,000.00 to be applied to the Mental Health Program and that Dr. Garvin be authorized to so advise the State Health Department of the action taken by the Orange County Board of Commissioners. Dr. Hubert Patterson, County Medical Examiner, appeared before the Board to discuss recent criticisms made of the Medical Examiner's Program. As Results of Dr.' Patterson's and the Board's discussion it was decided to call a meeting of all the Medical Examiners, Law Enforcement Officers, Funeral Directors and other persons connected with this phase of government, in order, to develope and establish a set of general rules concerning the moving of deceased persons. Discussion ensued concerning what Orange County's position should be on the proposed construction of a water and sewer line for industrial facilities. In light of the existence of the Alamance-Orange Water Cooperative the Board decided to refrain from any action at this time, in order, to lea=n if any definite development concerning the Cooperative's plans would materialize. There being no further business to come before the meeting same was adjourned to meet again on Thursday, March 17, 1966, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room in Hillsborough, N. C. Harvey Bennett Chairman S. M. Gattis Acting Clerk - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March 17, 1966 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in adjourned session on Thursday, March 17, 1966 at 2:30 o'clock p.m. in the Commissioners' Room at the courthouse in Hillsborough, N. C. Members present: Chairman Harvey Bennett, Commissioners William C. Ray and Henry S. Walker Members absent: Commissioners Gordon B. Cleveland and Carl M. Smith The purpose of this meeting was to meet with the representative of the North Carolina Department of Public Welfare, Members of the Orange County Welfare Board and Tom Ward, Welfare Director, to discuss the Food Stamp Program. Paul Kirby, representative of the State Welfare Board, explained to the Board how the Food Stamp Program would be instituted and made available for the Orange County Welfare recipients.