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6 <br /> by June 2. Although those in Social Services support this concept, they <br /> also believe that resources must be available for adequate staff and <br /> training. They also believe that there should be a statewide review <br /> system. In Orange County, they are already involved in many review <br /> processes. Ms. Cook believes that without some specific guidelines, <br /> this could turn into another layer of bureaucracy and will also limit <br /> some of the resources the County has to investigate child abuse and <br /> neglect because staff support will need to be made available to this <br /> review team. <br /> The Board agreed to send a letter to the Governor and the <br /> County's legislative delegation outlining what the County is already <br /> doing and how much money the County puts into protective services above <br /> the state allocation for this program. <br /> A. CHESTNUT OAKS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - APPROVAL OF <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT <br /> Tara Fikes updated the Board on the status of the Habitat <br /> sponsored Chestnut Oaks subdivision. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Insko to (1) receive the status report as information, (2) <br /> approve the Environmental Review Record and authorize the Chair to sign <br /> the document on behalf of the Board, (3) authorize the publication of <br /> the Notice to the Public of No Significant Impact on the Environment <br /> and Request for Release of Funds in the Durham Morning Herald on or <br /> about May 24, 1991, and (4) approve the Development Agreement with <br /> Habitat for Humanity and authorize the Chair to sign the document on <br /> behalf of the Board. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> B. OPC MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY BUILDING RENOVATIONS <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the request from Orange-Person- <br /> Chatham Mental Health Agency to construct an addition to the Southern <br /> Human Services Building #2 and allocate $20, 000 from the current CIP. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> C. PLANNING PROCESS FOR SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING <br /> Pam Jones explained the planning process for the Southern <br /> Human Services Building. The planning committee will (1) interview and <br /> recommend the architect to the Board of Commissioners, (2) review and <br /> recommend a final schematic design to the Board, and (3) review and <br /> comment on design (interior) drawings. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Gordon to approve the planning process as outlined above <br /> and to appoint Commissioner Insko as the Board's representative to the <br /> Planning Committee with Commissioner Halkiotis serving as the alternate. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> D. CONTRACT APPROVAL - COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM COVERAGE <br /> EVALUATION AND SYSTEM UPGRADE RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a <br />