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~~~ Manager for Social Services, which are a transportation program, foster homes for children with special needs, and day care for adult :programs. Tony 5eaber spoke against the 10 cent tax rate ancrease. He suggested that the Board review the proposed budget and to arrive at not more than a 5 cent tax increase. Commissioner ~+7illhait pointed out that the school bond referendum accounted for 7 cents of the 10 cent tax increase. Marie Williamson spoke in support of the budget and applauded the _.. Board for the action they were about to take. Commissioner Willhoit moved that the proposed Manager's budget be --- adopted with the changes indicated on the summary sheets of June l3 and June 22, 1977, and with the changes proposed tonight in personnel, schools' current expense and capital outlay, and the building fund. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion (For copy of the summary sheet of June 13 and June 22, 1977, see page 272 of this book.) William Dorsett questioned the salary increases in the proposed budget. Commissoner Gustaveson stated that he defended any part of this budget, that this budget was an attempt to make up for many years of neglect in the maintenance of County buildings. He added that in the administrative portion • of the budget, the County is responsible to hire .and keep competent employees. He stated that competent employees were an asset to the County and that employees had been reclassified according to the State Personnel recommenda- tions. Commissioner Gustaveson called for the question. Further discussion ensued. Chairman Whitted stated that the Board had requested a review of the Department Heads responsibilities by the State Personnel Office. State Personnel had declared that salaries were out of line and recommended that some salaries be increased to bring them up to scale. Commissioner Willhoit called for the question. Commissioner Walker stated that he could not vote for this budget mainly because of the personnel portion of the budget. He stated that he disagreed with the employing of an energy officer and that too much money had been appropriated to the Health Department for no more services than the County will be receiving. Chairman Whitted responded by stating that there were items in the budget which all members of the Board would never agree on, however, this was a budget which all members of the Board had worked to put together and that all members of the Board must share in the responsibility of the .budget. Commissioner Pinney stated that he was not happy with this budget because of the energy officer and some areas of personnel. Commissioner Willhoit called far the question. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion of Commissioner Willhoit Voting aye were Commissioners Gustaveson, Whitted, and Nlillhoit. Voting nay were Commissioners Pinney and [nTalkez. The motion arcs declared - passed. (For copy of the 1977-1978 Budget Ordinance see page 276 of this book.) Dr. Weatherly, from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board, and Dan Lansford, with the Orange County School system, expressed their appreciation to the Board for~the consideration given the request of the two,school'systems. Mr. Seaber asked the Board work toward a zero increase in the budget for the next year. The Board confirmed the date of Wednesday, June 29, 1977, as the date for a work session with the Planning Berard and staff, The meeting was adjourned. Richard E. Whi ted, Chairman