1983 - 06-22-83 Adjour. Regular Meeting

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"Napo ' rm 11 ;s 189 I : The County Manager reported to the Board that Mr. Southard in the Maintenance Department, and Mr. Buchanan, the Grants Director, are over 70 years of age and it requires the consent and approval of the Board for them to continue in the employ of the County. Commissioner Gordon A. - Wicker moved-that the Board give its consent and approval to the continued employment, of Mr. Southard and Mr. Buchanan. Commissioner Jerry M. Almond seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The County Manager recommended that the Planning Department and the Inspection Department be combined. Commissioner Jerry M. Almond moved that the County Manager be authorized and empowered to combine the Planning Department and the Inspection Department into one organization. Comm- issioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The County Manager reported on a House Bill No. 426 substitute which would provide for a one-half cent sales tax. Commissioner John R. Dossen- bach, Jr, moved that the Board support the adoption of such bill in the efforts of the North-Carolina Association of County Commissioners in seeking the enactment of such bill. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved that the motion be amended to add that although the Board supports the position, it would prefer an income tax increase over any sales tax increase. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the amendment. The Board voted first upon the amendment and it was unanimously adopted. The Board then voted upon the main motion, as amended, and it was unanimously adopted. It was suggested that a family outing for the County employees be considered, with the outing to be held sometime before September. There being no further business to come before the session, it was adjourned sine die. CHAIRMAN CLERK