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Commissioner Gustaveson asked if the Social Services gap in the County is being closed or is the County falling behind? Marilyn Tyroler responded that "it is difficult to document every- thing a Social Services worker does during a day. " She added that workers were overburdened with heavy case loads and paperwork. She suggested that the staff be expanded to relieve workers to perform the work they have been trained to do. John Hughes , Supervisor, stated there are many services requested by residents which the Department cannot provide. Most of the services are mandated. He too added it is difficult to measure the output of a Social Service Worker. Chairman Whitted stated he flet the results of keeping families to- gether and keeping older adults in their own homes as opposed to alter- natives shows positive results which says it is worth the effort. He added it is hard to know who needs services if those people do not come in for the service. It appears that General Assistance and Day Care are needed areas which might need more attention. He suggested that the Social Services Board keep the County Commissioners informed on a periodic basis . They should set out priorities and tell the Commissioners what is needed. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired if the County would be better off putting monies into one major program instead of various smaller programs . He suggested further that the Social Services Board try new programs if present programs are not effective. Mr. Ward remarked that the image of welfare is a fight which must be dealt with. He pointed out there is a negative connotation in the County toward receiving Social Services . Further discussion ensued regarding methods in which the Social Services Department can be more effective. The meeting was then ajourned. ,V' Richard E�. Whitted, Chairman Agatha Johnson, Clerk ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 3, 1978 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 1978 , at 10 :00 a.m. , in the Commissioners ' Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Present were Chairman Richard Whitted, Commissioners Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman Walker and Donald Willhoit. Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Manager, Neal Evans, Finance Director, Geoffrey Gledhill, County Attorney, and Agatha Johnson, Clerk The Chairman asked if there were any persons present, who were not listed on the agenda, and who had matters to bring to the attention of the Board. No one came forth. The Chairman asked if members of the Board wished to add items to the agenda. Items added to the agenda were: Discussion of a letter received from Dr. Robert Hanes Discussion of ECO's Newspaper box proposal Discussion of renovation of the Chapel Hill Multi-purpose Center. Item 2 : Minutes of the March 21 and 23 , 1978 Board meetings are submitted for consideration. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, the March 21, 1978 minutes were approved. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Conimissionez Gustaveson, the March 23 , 1978 minutes were approved.