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sao 11 279 Commissioner Jerry M. Almond requested that consideration be given to change the name of the Department Of Aging because the acronym "DOA" has a morbid connotation. Mr. Ron Ferris appeared before the Board and discussed the policy established by the Parks & Recreation Commission that allows private groups to rent the park for exclusive use for a limited period of time. The Board discussed Carolina Trace Fire Department, and upon motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was resolved to appoint Mr. Raymond Sheetz and Mr, Meigs Golden to the Local Fire Retirement Relief Board. The County Manager reported on the Arts Center expenditures and advised the Board that the Maintenance Department was to stabilize the building, repair the floors where they were weak and repair the electical work. Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr, moved that the Board lodge a complaint about the inconsistent mail service at the main post office in Sanford. His motion was duly seconded and unanimously adopted and the County Manager was requested to communicate with the appropriate officials in an effort to see if the mail service could be improved, Commissioner Jerry M. Almond moved that the Board thank Mr. Hubert Garner and the people of the Deep River community for the hospitality that had been shown them. The motion was seconded and unanimously adopted. Mr. Hubert Garner responded and regretted that the people from the community were unable to attend the meeting because of the death of a prominent citizen in their community, Commissioner John E. Dotterer recognized Mr. Ron Ferris, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and expressed thanks for his service and regret of his resignation from his position. Mr. Tommy Yarborough expressed a desire for cablevision service in the county. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker wants the Sheriff's Department to be brought under the State Retirement Program and asked the Board to authorize the County Manager to investigate the costs and feasibility and the steps necessary to accomplish such purpose. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted, Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker expressed the desire that County Departments endeavor to fill their vacancies from local employees.