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~%~i Mr. Stone reviewed a breakdown' of Orange County participants by the different Title Programs. Under Title I, of the 556 people served, 139 or 25 percent were Orange County residents. The Title II Program, of the 172 people served, 39 people or 22.7 percent were Orange County residents. Title VI, o f the 160 people served, 35 people or 21.9 percent were from Orange County. The total people served under these three programs were 888 people. From this number, 213 people or 24.0 percent are Orange COunty residents. Mr. Stone then presented a breakdown of each Title program showing Orange County participants by activity and a review of the characteristics of Orange County participants as compared to all participants in the program from Durham and Orange Counties. This breakdown showed that over 40 per- cent of these participants receive some kind of public assistance. About 70 percent of the participants are female and 82.9 percent are Black. Commissioner, Pinney referred Mr. Stone to the Title III Program where figures showed that 775 people were served and of that number 757 were from minorities races from the two counties. Mr. Pinney stated that there were 18 white people served in the two counties. He asked if AFDC recipients had the first opportunity at these jobs. He added that he had problems with the fact that only 2.6 percent of white people were served by the Title III program. Mr. Pinney suggested that all AFDC recipients in Orange County be sent application forms and proper instructions for filling out the form be sent along with their AFDC check to attempt to enlist more white people in that program. He asked Mr. Stone to see that this is done. Commissioner Willhoit asked if this follow up of the programs would be continued. Mr. Stone replied that this was his intention. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that an indication be made to provide figures of the income of participants before and after enlisting in the program. This information would also indicate the number of persons earn- ing more than the minimum income rate. Mr. Stone informed the Berard that additional Title xV Public Service jobs would provide Orang e County with a share of the 2.3 million dollars will be $560,000. Thirty-three positions are currenly funded through Title IV and with these additional funds this is expected to increase to about 62 positions. Mr. Stone will be in contact with the County Manager regarding recommendations of these positions. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 6A: A Resolution regarding the Establishing of Advisory Councils in the different Townships. This resolution was approved and passed by the Orange County Planning Board on May 15, 1977. The request from the Planning Board is that the Commissioners accept the Resolution and thereby authorize the establishment of the Advisory Councils. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that when priorities were set in December, it was established that the primary purpose of the Advisory Gountils would be to assist the Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners in developing the Land Use Plan and the Zoning Map. This was done to limit the scope at this time of the Advisory Councils. The time- table for Zoning in Bingham Township is scheduled for the middle of June, and to accomplish this, the Advisory Councils must see their responsi- bility as a single task to help with the Land Use Plan and the Zoning Maps. He stated that he was concerned about endorsing this resolution which has an opened ended task. Commissoner Walker stated that he disagreed with Mr. Gustaveson's comments. That mare citizens input is needed in the Zoning of Townships. Lindsey Efland stated that his interpretation of the Ordinance to establish a Planning Board did not limit the scope of the Advisory Boards. He added that the Planning Board was attempting to do their job and con- sidered citizen's input as important. Commissioner Willhoit stated that he had no problem with this resolu- tion, however, the Board could reaffirm the work plan which was adopted in December. Discussion ensued concerning the resolution to establish Advisory Councils.