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Mrs. Garrett stated that she agreed, however, Mr. Dashmen had requested a letter of endorsement in order to receive funds which were available through LEAA and she felt the entire Board should be aware of the program and be given an opportunity to ask questions of Mr. Dashman. Mr. Dashman reviewed the background of his proposal and stated that he was requesting an endorsement in order to obtain a planning grant through the Manpower CETA Program. He stated that his proposal was under consideration by the. Task Farce, and that he hoped to obtain an agreement from the Commissioners that various agencies within the County be utilized as draw through sources of moines for his agency, who would supply the local match, when required. The program would be phased-in slowly. Mr. Dashman stated that the cast for a child placed in the residential program would be approximately $8,000 per year. Commissioner Pinney questioned the cost of $8,000 per child per year. He stated that around the State the cost for group homes usually was between $6,000 and $7,000. Discussion ensued concerning the care received in the group homes. Commissioner Walker inquired about "North Town, Inc.", how it came into existance. Mr. Dashman replied that "North Town, Inc." came about after dis- cussions with a number of professional people in the area concerning the needs in the community.. Mr. Dashman stated that he had a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Phycology and had worked in the field of special education for eleven years in and around New York. Discussion ensued concerning the Staff required by Mr. Dashman to carry out his proposal, and the different sources of financing his proposal. Mr. Dashman stated that he was not associated with Family Planning, Inc., and that funds were available through Manpower not throuth LEAA. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he felt Mr. Dashman's proposal should be put in prospective in terms of the work which. the Youth Service Needs Task Force is doing. The Board agreed that the Service and Program Prospectus of Mr. Dashman should be forwarded to the Youth Service Needs Task Force for their review and recommendation at the earliest possible time. The Chairman referred to Item X. The Planning Director and staff will review in detail proposed changes in the planning ordinance and map that will be submitted at the public hearing on the 31st. Chris Edwards, of the Planning Staff, presented to the Commissioners a list of locations to tour. The Board agreed to make the first tour on Thursday, September 2, 1976, in the afternoon. Charlie Johnston, Chairman of the Orange County Planning Board raised the question as to whether or not the County's Land Use Plan should be adapted before the new amendments to the Zoninq Ordinance are adopted. Discussion ensued. mhe Planning Airector, Ervin Dobson, stated that General Statutes Article 20B, Section 153-266.12, referring to zoning says that such regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and designed to lessen congestion in the street and secure safety, etc. He quoted from Section 153-266.15 where there is a reference to pre- paration of a zoning plan by a Board and in certain counties, commis- : sinners. mhe County Planning Board or joint Planning Board shall have the duty of preparing the zoning plan including both the full text of the Zoning Ordinance and a map or maps showing proposed dis- trict boundaries. The Planning Board shall hold such public hearings as it deems necessary in the course of preparing this plan. The Plan- ning Board shall certify this plan to the Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Dobson stated that on the 31st, the plan would be presented along with the text and maps and show just how each zoning district would apply to the plan."