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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 197506101.-. never receives' any outside medical services that they do not pay for. Therefore, they must be careful in selecting the programs they will offer. A program that cannot be followed up is often wasted. Sn reviewing the subject of sanitation, Commissioner Richard whitted asked nr. Garvin could the Health Department constantly monitor the areas of high population density that were served by septic tanks with the addition of one sanitarian. Dr. Garvin replied that he was not certain o£ this but felt it probably could be done. ~~~a~.~ - Flora Garrett, Chairman S. M. Gatos, Acting Clerk MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Juno 10, 1975 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 10, 1975, at 7:30 p. m., in the Superior Courtroom of the Courthouse in Hillsborough, N. C. Members present were: Commissioners Flora Garrett, Norm Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman COalker, and Richard E. Whitted. Members absent: none. 5. M. Gattis, County Administrator; Neal Evans, Fiscal Officer; A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney; and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the Board, were present. Chairman Garrett announced that this was a Public Hearing on the Proposed 1975-1976 County Budget. It was requested that each speaker identify himself prior to making his presentatipn. Ms. Peggy Pollister, President of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Parent Teacher Student Association, spoke in behalf of the Capital Dutlay request for a Cultural Arts Center. She stated that there were forty (40) parents who were members of the Executive Committee for the School unit and all of the parents had endorsed the pro- posed Arts Center. Dr. Earl Wynn o£ Chapel Hill spoke in favor of the Cultural Arts Building and termed the needs as being for the purpose of "renewing of the human spirit." Edward Vickery of Chapel xill spoke in favor of the County giving full support for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Unit Budget and total school budget support for the entire County. He recommended t~iat if a tax increase was needed to support the programs of the two school units then an increase should be made. David Reynolds of Chapel Hill stated that he was of mixed emotion concerning the School Unit's Budget request and that perhaps the Board need not to be concern over "what's nice rather than what's necessary" because inflation was prevalent and money is tight and that the basic thing we need is basic education. Mr. Reynolds stated that he felt the Board should use fiscal responsibility in the balancing of the budget and if anything is left over then . spend the surplus on the nice things. An unidentified female spoke in support of the Reading Program and emphasized the importance of continuing it as much as possible and in support of the Cultural Arts Center. Lynn Gunn of Chapel Hill snoke in support of the Day Care Collation. She referred to Title XX and encouraged the Board to appropriate local monies needed to "draw down the Federal monies." Ms. Gunn's second request involved the Department of Social Ser- vices and the necessity for a staff person to coordinate the needs of the Day Car Program. Eileen Long of Chapel Hill stated that Day Care workers could receive in-service training through a program that was being sponsored by the local Health Department(HEHE). David Liner of Efland stated that he was a member of the Efland-Cheeks School Advisory Council and that he was present to speak in support of the appropriation to the Orange County School Budget. This budget includes the plans for constructing a new school in the Efland-Cheeks area. Mx. Liner reviewed the needs of the area and the lack of space in the current school. Lindsey Efland of Efland supported Mr. Liner's remarks and added that no capital inprovements were scheduled or had been made to Efland-Cheeks School in recent years. He stated that this school facility was the only community school left in the County and that the citizens of the area took pride and interest in their local school. He requested that the County, at least, allocate some appropriation for land acquisition and architectual fees. ;r--.. - - ... f- /~, Patti Pattock spoke in favor of the Day-Care Center and for the expanding of the number of positions currently funded for Day-Care Services. She stated that there were not enough people to do the jobs that needed to be done. John Wol£ urged the Board to adopt the proposed budget as presented by the two Schpol Units. Chairman Garrett inquired if there were any other persons present who wished to comment on the Proposed 1975-1976 County Budget. No one came forth to speak. Chair- man Garrett then declared the 'Public Hearing adjourned and announced that the Board would reconvene in the Commissioner's Roam for budget deliberation. Chairman Garrett informed the Board that she had been contacted by Gretchen Dunn, Chairman of a Sub-Committee for the Orange County Bar Association, and that Ms. Dunn had requested permissicn to appear before the Board to make a presentation in behalf of the Bar. It was agreed that the Board would hear the Sub-Committee of the Bar on Friday, June 13, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. Commissioner ?shitted brought to the attention of the Board that the General Assembly was proposing to cut funds that had been designated to Mental Health. Discussion ensued. Upon the motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that Ilse Clerk contact the Orange County Delegation and request that they oppose any appropriation cuts designed for the Mental Health Pro- gram and that th,gy also oppose all cuts that would effect funding to local government. Chairman Garrett recognized Tom Ward, Social Service Director. Mr. Ward presented a Line Item Budget request to the Board. (For copy of the social Service Budget Request see Minute Docket Book #8, Page ) Discussion ensued between Mr. Ward, representatives of the Daycare Center, and the Board concerning Title XX. It was agreed that until State guidelines were received no one knew exactly what to expect from Title XX. Chairman Garrett presented the following letter from Chester Kendzior, Jr., and requested that it be entered into the-record. "It has come to our attention that recently enacted federal. legislation, the Title XX Amendments to the Social Security Act offer a major new opportunity to ~ serve children and youth. The Governor and his Policy Council are.at work this week revising the final draft of the State Plan of Services fox Title XX. It should be available for inspevtion on July 1. The Chapel Hill Board of Aldermen and the staff of the town as well as service providers and interested citizens and clients of social services would appreciate your setting up a meeting at which time mandated services, eligibility, fee scales, and contracting might be explained and, discussed. Hopefully, state policy planners would enlighten us as to'the potential for new services and increased numbers of citizens who may be, served because of new regulations. Finally, we encourage the Orange County Board of Commissioners to set aside sufficient funds in the budget now under consideration so as to take advant- age of the maximum day care services possible under the new eligibility criteria. Thank you for your consideration in this matter." Chairman Garrett recognized SVayne Weston, Recreation Director. Mr. ?9eston reviewed his plans for instituting a complete recreational program for the County. Be filed a "Budget Justification Statement." Discussion ensued concerning the types of program, methods of contacting citizens and the general operation plans for this department. Mr. Weston then filed an Interim Budget that covers period May 5, 1975 to July 30, 1975. (FOr copy of the Recreation Department Budget Request see Minute Docket Book #8, Page ). The Board agreed to hear a presentation from the Orange County Medical Founds- . tion Incorporation on Tuesday, June 17, 1975, at $:00 p.m. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ~~~. Flora Garrett, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk