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94 <br /> 1111 It was the consensus of the Board to approve these four positions <br /> conceptually now, and to make them permanent as needed. <br /> The funding for daycare was discussed. It was the consensus of the <br /> Board to always use first the state monies and when they are exhausted to use <br /> County money for daycare and that the Department of Social Services shall <br /> have the responsibility for making that decision. <br /> JOCCA <br /> Gloria Williams, Executive Director, asked for an additional $2,500 to <br /> lease-purchase computer equipment. This would be a one time expenditure. <br /> The new system will meet Federal and State requirements and help with <br /> accountability. <br /> John Link's recommended budget included an approximate 15% increase in <br /> the JOCCA allocation over last year. Gloria Williams indicated that $4600 of <br /> the increase would be used for operations and $5, 000 would be used for <br /> automation. <br /> It was suggested that JOCCA talk with the bank about a two or three year <br /> loan for this equipment. <br /> The Board supported the purchase of new computers to improve service to <br /> clients and to save money. <br /> ORANGE ENTERPRISES <br /> Kathy Turner asked for an additional allocation. She explained that <br /> since Orange Enterprises is private non-profit, the County has dropped paying <br /> the utilities which has created a hardship on them. They plan to serve 97 <br /> people in 1990 which are either mentally retarded or developmentally <br /> disabled. The cost per client is more than they receive from the State <br /> causing a shortfall. Also, they have ten shelter employees who receive no <br /> subsidy from the State. The State has actually cut funds to Orange <br /> Enterprises. <br /> The Board indicated they would take this information into consideration <br /> when finalizing the budget allocation for Orange Enterprises. <br /> OCIM <br /> Reverend Curtis Tyler, President of OCIM, asked that the Board consider <br /> allocating additional monies for their family counseling program. It was <br /> decided that the possibility of this being funded under the JOBS Program <br /> would be investigated. The Board expressed their support of OCIM and what <br /> they do in the northern part of the County. <br /> TRIANGLE HOSPICE <br /> Mark Roundtree stated that Triangle Hospice requested $7,500 from Orange <br /> County and received nothing in the County's recommended budget. He explained <br /> :hat this is a method of care for those who have been given less than six <br /> months to live. The $7,500 would be used for indigent care. They provide <br /> the service regardless if the person can pay. <br />