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t,_~a _ ~ ~,-.: G. Reallocation of Health Department personnel involved in its school health efforts. Dr. Mayes spoke of the need to increase school health services in the two school districts. He stated that in order to provide equal services to both systems, the Health Board had pulled the school health nurse out of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system and now this nurse will divide her time and services equally among both the County school system and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system. Dr. Mayes has been informed by Dr. Hanes, Superin-.. tendent of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system, that his Board will take this situation under advisement as soon as other pressinc matters are taken care of. The Health Director suggested that should the Board decide to implement a fee far environmental services and that these fees be used to provide school health service to both school districts. D. New clinic space in the Chapel Hi11-Carrboro area. The lease on its existing space expires September 30th. Mr. Robinson informed the Board the Eastgate location was not set up to do clinic work, the clinic does not provide con- fidentiality for patients and is not in a good location for clients. Also, the facility is not in compliance with the new mandated law of providing access for the handicapped. .He stated that he had found new space in the Carr Mill Mall which i.s located next door to the County Social Services Department. The area would provide 3,880 square feet which is an increase of over 880 square feet at the Eastgate location. There is a possibility of leasing the space at $6,50 per square foot, which would include utilities and custodial service. Commissioner Walker spoke against leasing the space. He state he felt the Health Department should live within the budget allo- cated in June and this lease should have been addressed during the budget deliberations. .The concensus of the Board was to authorize the County Manager to negotiate a lease with Southland Association for 3,880 square feet of space at Carr Mill Mall. Terms of the lease should coincide with the lease of the Social Services Department. Mr. Gattis was authorized to look at the different options for leasing the space and will present these to the Board for their consideration. E: The issue of fees for certain environmental services. Chairman Whitted stated the Board has talked on different occasions about the possibility of charging fees for environmental services in the Health Department. At the July 3rd meeting, the Board decided to put this item on the July 24th agenda for discussion and action. C..:=iutrissioner Walker stated he was opposed to charging fees far these services and he felt this was an improper time to take action regarding a fee schedule since there is a lot of public opposition to these fees. Commissioner Willhoit stated he had received a lot of comments for support of the charging of fees and he then moved that the Board adopt a fee schedule of $65.00 for environmental services as recommended by the Health Board. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion. Discussion ensued among members of the Board and persons fxom the audience regarding the charging of fees.