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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 17, 1980
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Tuesday, June 17, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., in the Superior Court Room,
B Orange County Courthouse, in Hillsborough,. North Carolina.
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Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman,
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and Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson, Don Willhoit
and Anne Barnes.
The purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing to
discuss the proposed County Budget for fiscal year 1980-81.
The Finance Director/Assistant County Manager reviewed certain
items recommended by the Manager in the proposed County budget.
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The Chairman then opened the floor to the public for comment.
Mr. Buddy Streit, President of Janus House/Sheaffer House, Inc.,
requested the Board to consider funding additional staff at
Sheaffer House in the amount of $8,000.
Mr. Harold Rogerson, Chief Court Counsellor, spoke in favor
of the additional funding requested for Sheaffer House staff.
Ms. Betty Eidner, Ms. Amy Palmer, Ms. Pat Sumner, and
Ms. Grace Copeland, teachers in the Orange County Schools, spoke in
favor of full funding of the Orange County Schools as proposed by the
i. Orange County School Board. They discussed the importance of
teacher supplements, travel , materials and supplies, repairs
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needed at A. L. Stanback and the need for an in-school suspension
teacher at A. L. Stanback.
Mr. Bob Tennant presented a letter requesting the Board consider
increasing the Soil and Water Conservation District budget $2,949
plus benefits to reclassify a District Technician position.
E Deputy Sheriff David Hughes spoke in favor of Orange County
Schools' proposed budget, emphasized the importance of reading
4 programs and commended the schools on their efforts in the area of
crime prevention.
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Ms. Jennifer Powell, Ms. Sally Bernard, and Ms. Sharmane Miner
requested the Board consider favorably the funding requests of the
women's Health Counseling Service.
Ms. Alice Straus, Volunteer for Rape Crisis Center, read
a letter from a rape victim served by the Rape Crisis Center and
requested the Board consider funding this worthwhile agency.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board member Ed Caldwell, spoke
in favor of the district tax and discussed problems brought about by
inflation and mandated services with no accompanying funds.
Ms. Ellen Scouten, Assistant District Attorney, and
Deputy Sheriff David Hughes, spoke to the valuable services rendered
by the Rape Crisis Center and the importance of these services in
the judicial system.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board member Verla Insko thanked
the Board for its continued support of public education in Orange County.
She spoke to the per pupil allocation. and expressed her desire not to
see programs cut.
Ms. Joy Williams, teacher in Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools, requested
the Commissioners consider funding the schools at the highest possible
level.
Ms. Majorie Hill spoke in favor of more fully funding the
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Orange County Schools and spoke in favor of
supplemental tax.
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li Mr. Boyd Newman spoke in favor of fully funding the Chapel Hill
Carrboro schools' request.
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Ms. Mary Pridgen requested the Board commit funds to day care.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board member Jim Riddle spoke about
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Ms. Beverly Mulvihill, Ms. Ann Murphy and Ms. Margaret Shepherd
spoke in favor of additional funding for day care.
Dr. Ted Parrish spoke in favor or expenditures for Human.
Services.
Ms. Helen Dempsey and Ms. Patty Paddock spoke in support
of monies spent for day care.
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Ms. Diane Luck and Ms. Linda Reifsnyder spoke in favor of
funding for additional staff at Sheaffer House.
Ms. Heather Craig spoke in favor of fully funding three eligibility
specialists in the Department of Social Services budget.
Mr. Keith Aldridge spoke in favor of fully funding the Department
of Social Services budget including three-eligibility specialists and
a volunteer coordinator.
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Mr. John Whitted spoke in favor of food stamp participation and
the Department of Social Services budget. ,
Ms. Evelyn Lloyd spoke in favor of fully funding the Department
of Health's budget and explained• the effects of the loss of
one nursing position.
There being no other persons present who desired to speak to the
County's 1980-81 proposed budget, the Chairman declared the public hearing
adjourned. After a 5 minute recess, the meeting continued in the Board
of Commissioners Room.
Mr. Roger Bernholz reviewed the status of the I-40 law suit.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to instruct Counsel to file a brief opposing the Supreme Court's
review of the Court of Appeal 's decision re the Interstate 40 law suit.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
The Board authorized the County Manager, or his designee, to
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conduct preliminary discussions with SHAPE concerning expenses incurred
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in connection with the Interstate-40 law suit.
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The Board then resumed discussion of the proposed budget.
Commissioner Barnes asked for clarification of funding requests for
Sheaffer House, the Phillips Project and CBA funds.
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The Board listed the following requests for additional discussion:
Sheaffer House, Phillips Project, Soil and Water reclassification,
sAnimal Control and Nursing position in Health Department budget,
E Food Stamp Eligibility Specialist, Social Service Worker II and
Volunteer Coordinator in Department of Social Services budget,
Central Land Records, Road Naming Project, Central Services - Purchasing,
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` Personnel, Energy, Transportation, Veterans Service, Recreation,
Schools, Libraries, JOCCA - Northern Orange Improvement Club,
RSVP, Chapel Hill Fire District, Botanical Gardens.
It was the consensus of the Board to discuss the following
items at the June 18th meeting: Merit increases, cost of living
increases, longevity, mileage rate reimbursement, new positions,
reclassifications, fees for services, along with budgets of the
Commission for Women, Sheriff, EMS and Public Works.
The Board requested the $8,000 for AFDC camp scholarships
be added to the 1980-81 budget.
There being no further business to come before the Board,
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0..
Richard E. Whitted, Chairman
Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk
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