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168 determined that a dialogue was needed between the Towns and the County concerning ways we can all work together in recreation, in library, and in other community needs. How can we be effect- ual and make the best use of taxpayers' monty? 6) Durham Technical Institute asked for a committee of citizens to determine ways technical schools could provide additional services to the community. This Task Force made several recom- mendations to the Commissioners and a needs survey is underway at this point in Northern Orange. 7) And, of course, Land Use Planning: We cannot see the results today, but the Commissieners have~met with the Towns, our Planning Boards and a highly successful Growth Options Conference was held this Fall to talk about what we all want for a County and how we wish it to grow. Action is underway to achieve thaw ends. Now the Board didn't have to involve so many Task Forces and citizens in its total planning efforts and we don't have to do many of the things undertaken, but the quality of,life and the dedication and commitment to people in the County are important and some weighty questions are being addressed. The Board has achieved a number of goals this year and again many of these were with the help of citizens participation. 1) Sedimentation and Erosion Odinance 2) A Fire Commission was established - meaning lower insurance rates for many. 3) A Youth Council is actively working and members have been sent to various State Conference and they are all hard at work. They plan tc report tonight. 4) An E.M.S. Communication System has been designed under the supervision of our E.M.S. Council and what a tremendous help to our citizens that will be with a foreseeable goal of 911 emergency numbers. Our support for Rescue Squads has continued. 5) We have acquired Northside School for Mental Health Activities, land for a County Garage and the Old Grady Brown School for a 'who knows what all'. 6) In water-sewer planning, we have helped create the Orange Water-Sewer Authority. 7) In HumaB Services, we have participated for the first time this year in a. Nutrition Programs (3 sites) Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Cedar Grove b. (2) 4-H Aides C. R.S.V.P. d. Title XX (Council on Aging; Legal Aid; Day Care; CRIB, and supported many agencies in our budget. e. Funding Support to fix up Cedar Grove School: Day Care, Head Start, Senior Citizens, Recreation - all are using the facility. ,:. 8) Bicentennial Commission - We have been designated a Bicentennial County and many programs are planned to reflect our rich heritage. 9) Tremendous undertaking with Space Studies: Hope to see new jail, better Court Facilities, Office Space. 10) Community Development; An opportunity to improve living conditions, particularly areas with known problems such as inadequate sewage facilities, water problems and substandard housing. A committee of citizens worked with target areas and Carrboro was awarded funds for a water line and a housing component. Out Task Force is presently assessing needs in a joint effort with the Planning Staff and an opportunity exists this year for funding. We have been awarded with our municipalities units under the existing housing progxam of Section 8 of Community Development Act. 11) Land Use - The County was awarded a 7D1 Planning Grant in order to establish a comprehensive planning program including a land-use plan, needs assessment and program budgeting. The Staff is planning a land classification system approach to land planning that will be based on citizen involvement and planned growth.