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;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