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aooK 8 ~ rc~ 60 Dr. Coley stated that a substantial increase in local county support will be needed to cover the three federal grants that had bean taken away by the cut back in Federal Funding. The grants that have beer. withdrawn affect the number of ~ersornel that is currently being employed, the alcoholism services, and children's services aimed at detecting problems before the youngsters enter elementary school. He stated that the three county center is above the national average in outpatient services and that Orange County receives the highest level of community service through education and consultatior. than either of the other ` two counties. Dr. Coley stated that "good mental health care is expensive and the needs are substantial", The budget request that was Piled by the Orange- Person-Chatham Mental Health Center reflects an increase from last year's request of $25,000,00 to $65,1x.00.00. The minimum amount needed from Orange County in ~i order to continue services at its current level would be $36,000.00. New services would include a sheltered workshop for northern Orange County, a half- -~ray house pilot projeot for the Chapel Hi11 area, mental health education with a full-time person and expanded day care centers for mentally retarded children. (Far a complete copy of the budget and other data that was filed by the Orange-Person~Chatham Mental Health Center see pages 80 through 93 in the Commissioners Minute Docket Book Number 8.) Commissioner Flora Garrett asked Dr. Coley if he felt that the Mental Health Center might be interested in some of the space at the P;orthaide School Property. He stated that he felt it was z::*orth investigating as there were State funds available for the construction and/or renovation of facilities for the Mental Health Program. The Hoard requested that the Mental Health repreaentativea pursue the matter of securing funds Por space to house the I•Iental Health Center. Chairman Walker recognized Mrs. Richmond Bond, Chairman of the Chapel Hill Public Library Hoard, and Mrs; William Geer, Librarian for the Chapel Hill Public Library. P2rs, Bond advised the Board that the new registration figures shot•* that 12,500 adult readers do enjoy the services offered by the Library, and that the circulation of books, last year, amounted to 26,000. She stated that the major need is for additional staff members. The Library is requesting $22,500.00 for operating expenses during the coming year. This represents an increase of $3,000.00 over last year's request: (For a complete record of the budget that was filed by the Chapel Hill °ublia Library see pa~.94:` '_. in Commissioners Docket Book Number 8). - Chairman Walker recognized C. D. (Buck) Knight, Sheriff. The Sheriff ~I stated that the greatest need in his department is for the allocation of additional men. He said S am requesting only four but X actually need eight. 'The presented III budget request amounted to $283,600.00 of which $250 D00.00 of the amount is for 1 personnel. It was pointed out that the increase of ~62,DDD.DD includes the jailer's deputies, the five per cent (5~) increase in pay and the salary Por the requested four additional men. Sheriff Knight requested the Board to purchase liability insurance coverage for him and all of his men. The cost of this insurance will amount to $1,500.00 per year but it would protect his department in case of suit. He brought to the attention of the Board that he was currently facing a civil suit that is being tried on ~7uly 30, 1973, in the District Court. He requested that the County authorize the County Attorney to assist with said case and that the County agree to pay any legal Ease that might be incurred. The Sheriff stated that his budget request also includes comprehensive life insurance, that can be secured through the National Sheriff's Association, for all of his staff. This insurance would cost $55.00 per year per man. Discussion ansuod relative to the difference in the retirement systems of the county employees and the Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Y.night stated that law enforcement officers oould pay only five per cent (5~) into its funds, however, the other count, employees were covered under a retirement system that allowed them six per cent and some fraction percentage (6ro+) towards a retirement fund. He requested the County to pay into the State Officer's Retirement Fund the percentage difference between that which is paid to the State Retirement Fund for. other county employees and that which is paid into the State Officer's Retirement Fund. This request was to be retroactive to the time of the adoption of the State Retirement Fund by the County. It was noted that the prepared Orange County Budget did not include the item of new radio equipmer_t that would amount to $7,200.00 it had been inadverently t omitted when the budget was prepared. The Sheriff did not file with the Clerk a copy of his proposed budget. There being no further business to coma before the Board said meeting eras adjourned to meet again on Monday, ruly 16, 1973, at S o'clock ,m, for the purpose of conducting a Public Hearing on the proposed 1973-197 Orange County Budget. C. Norman t•Jalkar, Chairman Betty Sune Hayes, Clerk