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.12~ Mr. Ward reviewed the request with the Board citing the urgent needs of the Social Service Department. Discussion ensued regarding space for additional staff. Mr. Ward stated that if his Department could utilize the upstairs space of the Social Services Building much of the problem would be solved. The Fiscal Officer was asked about the status of the Contingency Fund. Mr. Evans stated that there was about $70,000.00 in the Contingency Fund, however, there were many matters pending. He suggested a limited use of the Contingency Fund to very drastic needs. The Social Service Staff continued to impress upon the Board that these were emergency needs. Commissioner Pinney urged the Board to wait and see what the Court would require before committing monies from the Contingency Fund. He stated that he felt this would be a gamble. Commissioner Wha.tted advised the Board to proceed with caution. That he felt the Board could possibly fund the requested ten employees, however, in light of this Court Ordered Caseload Standards, he could not see how both could be funded. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired of Mr. Ward if one Social Worker ZI; three Social Worker I; and one Typist II would be of benefit and what would be the cost? Mr. Ward stated that this would cut the caseload to about 45 instead of what they have now and the estimated cost would be about $7,500.00 to the county. The Board agreed to continue with Item #10 before making a decision on the request. Item #10: Representatives of the Chapel Hi11 Day Care Coalition will request the Board of Commissioners to appropriate $147.00 to up- grade the classification of the Day Care Coordinator position in the Orange County Department of Social Services. This position has been vacant for some time and they feel this upgrading will enable the Social. Services Agency to fill the position easier. Eileen Lee of the Chapel Hill Day Care Coalition asked if the Board had any questions. Commissioner Pinney inquired if this request had been approved by the Board of Social Services and Ms. Lee replied "No". Mr. Ward stated that he felt sure the Board of Social Services would approve the request and that there may be surplus monies avail- able.through the Social Services Department Personnel Budget, due to a staff vacancy, to take care of the request. Ms. Lee reviewed the needs of the Day Care Coalition. She stated that the Day Care Coalition was now in a "jeopardy status." The re- quest would reclassify a Social Services Worker II to a Day Care Coordinator. The consensus of the Board was that if the Social Services Hoard and the State reclassified this position then the Board of Commissioners will appropriate the $147.00 Action on this matter will take place at the December 16, 1975 meeting. Chairman Garrett referred the Board to Item #11: Certain docu- ments must be approved by the Board of Commissioners relating to the Title XX proposal of the Chapel Hill Day Care Coalition: A. Certification of Non Duplication B. Donation Agreement C. Certification of Public Funds Mr. Ward presented the three documents to the Chairman far her signature.