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gnrn 8 FxL 782 discussion and review, Commissioner John E. Dotterer moved and Commissioner , Franklin D. Wicker'seconded it, that the rehabilitation policy be approved and, adopted. The motion was unanimously adopted, upon a vote. The, contract between the County of Lee and Triangle Housing Development. Corporation, providing for the rehabilitation of houses in the Grape- vineyard Road Community Development Target Area, through the use of CETA crews was approved and the Chairman was authorized to. execute it for and on behalf of the County, upon the motion of Commissioner Rhyne, which motion was duly seconded by CommissionerFranklin D. Wicker, and unanimously adopted--upon a vote. 4 Upon motion of Commissioner Franklin D. Wicker, seconded by Commissioner Clyde J. Rhyne, which. motion was unanimously adopted,. it was RESOLVED to authorize and approve the use of the contract and release between the County Community. Development Agency. and the owners or occupants of houses being rehabilitated.' Mr. Buchanan also reported this activity had been reported to the County's Liability Insurance Carrier. Mr. Elwin Buchanan, Community Development Director, reviewed the status of the various Community Development projects whi,ah are underway in Lee County. Mr. Elwin Buchanan,. Community Development Director, reviewed .with the Board the HUD review of the pre-application for the Community Develop- ment non-metropolitan discretionary funds. The County did not have any project -which attained a high enough numerical rating for the County to submit a full application. this year. Mr. Ed Fleis, of Williams & Works, appeared before the Board and reported that the Airport authorities application for financial assistance had been filed with the appropriate State and Federal Agencies and some word should be received on this application in September. Mr. Jon Moore,* who is in charge of the expanded Title VI Program and CETA Program in Lee County, appeared before. the Board and explained the changes in this program. Mr. Moore. explained that the program was changing to support project type work and that certification of eligibility would be made by the Unemployment Security Office in Sanford. Commissioner Dotterer moved that the program as outlined by:Mr._Moore be approved and continued. Commissioner Franklin D. Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. Mrs. Bea Fields appeared before the Board and reported. that the Personnel.Board had met at 9:00 o'clock a. m., on Thursday, March 31st. The recommendations of the Personnel Board were that all County personnel would receive a 6-1/2% increase in wages and likewise, CETA.employees would receive the same raise, all to be effective July 1st, 1977. The. Personnel Board also recommended that Department Heads use their discretion in requesting merit increases for members of their staff. Commissioner Franklin D.` Wiclc(~r moved that Department Heads be instructed to present their budget request're'flectirig a 6-1/2% increase in pay. Commissioner Dotterer- seconded the motion and.upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The Board acknowledged receipt of a map.requesting data pertaining to flood hazards in Lee County and directed that that£letter-be referred to Mr. Elwin Buchanan for reply. .1 7