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3 e6V 9 nGt 2 Mr. John Eaton, from Lee Industries, Inc., appeared before the Board and presented a proposal for the establishment of a Human Services Trans- portation Advisory Committee. The committee would survey the County's current transportation resources, determine itsneeds, and develop a plan which would foster inter-agencies coordination of transportation services. Commissioner Wicker questioned the advisability of so many County employees serving on such a commission and the matter was discussed at length. Commissioner Nielsen moved that the Board create the Lee County Human Services Transportation Advisory Committee and appoint as members thereof: Mr. Jim Coates, of the Department of Social Services Mrs. Reggie Durham, of the Council on Aging Mrs. Alice Griffin, of the RSVP Program Mrs. Evelyn Williams, of the Mental Health Center Ms. Charlene Dilson, of the Health Department Mrs. Judy K. Norman, of the Oakhaven Rest Home Mr. John Eaton, of Lee Industries, Inc. Ms. Renilla Richie, of the Parks and Recreation Department Mrs. Grace Hodges, of Central Carolina Technical Institute Mr. Ernest Atkinson, of the Lee County School Administrative Unit Mrs. Iva Nicholson, of the Children's Center and that such members serve at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Wicker seconded the motion and upon a vote it was unanimously adopted. The press release announcing the visit of Mr. Daniel Liu, Thorough- fare Planner of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, on March 7, 1979, to discuss the proposed Sanford Thoroughfare Plan, was read to the Board. Mr. Steve Foster, Management Consultant with the Triangle J Council of Governments, appeared before the Board and reviewed the work program of that organization. The matter of the hearing to be afforded Mrs. Sarah Mawyer, was discussed and it was resolved to conduct the hearing on the first Monday in April, at 7 o'clock p, m., and that the Department of Social Services would present its evidence first, and that the hearing would be held in a closed session. The report of Mr. Hugh Brewer, Safety Officer, concerning the San- Lee Park jeep, was presented to the Board. Commissioner Wicker moved that the Parks and Recreation Commission be advised not to use the vehicle and to return it to Civil Preparedness, who originally acquired the vehicle for County use. The draft of a Solid Waste Ordinance was presented and is being reviewed by the County Attorney. Mrs. Beatrice Fields, Chairman of Lee County Personnel Board, appeared before the Board and presented a report of that Board which recommended that the County Commissioners adopt a new classification and pay plan. Mr. Bob Brinkley from the State Personnel Office, who had the responsibility for studying,Lee County's plan, was invited to appear before the Board on April 2, 1979, to review the plan. Mrs. Beatrice Fields, Finance Officer, presented the following requirements for budget amendments for consideration by the Board: