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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
August 17, 2020
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THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON MONDAY: August 17, 2020 virtually.
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Pat Garavaglia, Susie
Enoch, Ann Wilkerson and Jamezetta Bedford.
GUEST: None.
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Coston, Director; and Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager.
I. Call to Order and Introductions
DSS Chair, Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.
II. Board Comments
Pat Garavaglia asked that the Board take a minute to recognize the passing of Donna Baker, Clerk to
the Board of County Commissioners.
Tamara Dempsey-Tanner gave an update on the status of Board applicants. She thanked everyone for
their participation in the process and announced that the top two candidates were being contacted to
schedule interviews.
III. Public Comments
None.
IV. Agenda Changes
None.
V. Action Items
On a motion by Pat Garavaglia, the Board approved the minutes of July 2020. Ann Wilkerson
seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent.
VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision
1. Director’s Report
Nancy Coston updated the Board on current agency operations and continued response to COVID-
19. Utility assistance requests are increasing and child care has become a large issue as families
try to figure out plans for school age children and remote learning. Most DSS staff are still working
from home. Skills Development is not officially open based on the Governor’s phases but staff are
beginning to work on a soft reopen plan so more clients can receive employment services.
2. Executive Session
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
August 17, 2020
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Tamara Dempsey-Tanner made a motion that the Board move into Executive Session pursuant to §
143-318.11(a)(6). Pat Garavaglia seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent.
VII. Announcements
Tamara Dempsey-Tanner moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:30 pm. Susie Enoch seconded the motion. The
motion was carried without dissent.
Submitted by:
Nancy Coston, DSS Director
Tamara Dempsey-Tanner, Chair