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~~_ Chairman Whitted referred to Item 10: The Manager will comment on a proposed relocation of the Central Dispatch Center. The agenda attachment stated that the previous decision to locate the EMS Dispatch Center at Hillsborough now seemed impractical due to (1) the sale of the UNC Telephone System to Southern Bell, (2) State Utility commission Regulations prohibits voice transmission aver non- . utility awned microwave, and (3) the Tawn of Chapel Hill has agreed to join the system and to turn its dispatch center and equipment over to the County for center use. These changes have altered the previous position and it is now recommended that the central dispatch center be located in Chapel Hill. Arrangements have been worked out which will separate the communciation center from other activities in the police building. Chairman Whitted recognized Flora Garrett, Information Officer for EMS System. Mrs. Garrett stated that Orange County would have the best EMS System in the State, and that the System would dispatch to all parts of the County. She added that there did not seem to be. a problem with the location of the system. Commissioner Pinney stated that one issue of concern he had was that dispatchers working on all shifts be familiar with all pax'ts of the County. Mrs. Garrett stated that this is one area in which dispatchers will be trained. It was pointed out that the start up time for the EMS System is January ]., 1978. The Commissioners agreed to set a date to go to Greensboro to look at the Greensboro system as soon as practical after the 'first Monday in August. Item 4: The Manager recommends approal of a contract providing legal services to the IV-D Child Support Program with Winston-Coleman and Bernholz. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustavesor it was moved and adopted to approve the IV-D Child Support Contract with Winston,Coleman and Bernholz. (For copy of Contract between Orange County and Winston, Coleman and Bernholz, see page 29Sof this book..) Ttem 5: The Manager recommends approval of an agreement to extend an existing contract with the Chapel Hill Housing Authority for provision of Section 8 administrative services for one year effective July 1, 1977, Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by commissioner Gustavesor it was moved and adopted to approve the contract with the Chapel Hi11 Housing Authority for provision of Section 8 Services. (Far copy of Section 8 Contract see page 299 of this book.) Chairman Whitted referred to Item 6: The Manager recommends execu- tion of a three year lease with Joe Denson for 1,000 square feet of office space at $200 per month. The agenda attachment stated that the County Manager had looked for appropriate space in Hillsborough for additional office space and the only available space is on Churton Street, owned by Mr. Denson. Mr. Gattis recommends the ABC Policy, the Magistrates and the Probation Counselor, all located on the east side of the bottom floor of the Old Courthouse, be moved from their present locations to the space owned by Mr. Denson,. and that the data processing agency be located in the old Courthouse. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted that the County Manager would decide what agencies are to be located in particular areas. Item 7: Appointments - A. The Town of Chapel Hill recommends Alderman Thomas Gardner be reappointed as its representative to the County EMS Council. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to reappoint Alderman Thomas Gardner as Chapel