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~` 'r .4 i _.. - ~~~. (taxes to fund the capital outlay request of the Orange .County Schools. James Dogerty: Spoke as the parent of three children, one at 5tanback. He asked that the Board fund the capital needs of Stgnback in full. He questioned the 'negative environmental impact of 5tanback on the learning and safety and security of the children. I Jo Westbrook: Spoke as the parent of a child at 5tanback. She addressed her concerns to the quality of education available at 5tanback. She feels the Board should "ensure every opportunity available" to. the children there. She cited safety concerns.at 5tanback. Shirley Popes: Spoke as the parent of a child in 5tanback« She Cited safety problems and said there was no improvement over the past year. She asked that the Board of Commissioners appropriate the full amount the Orange County Board of Education has requested far 5tanback. Brenda Alexander: Spoke as the parent of a child at Grady Brown and for 65 other parents. She is in favor of funding for children with special needs. Robbie Harris: Foresty Service employee. Spoke in favor of restoring the $4,300 the Manager cut from his budget. He said the State would match that cut with $6,x}00 in ,cuts. He said a new vehicle was needed this year on the Forestry Services replacement policy. John Morgan: Spoke for the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. He said the Chamber supports the no tax increase budget brought in by the Manager. He asks.that~the Board and the schools discuss needs prior to next year's .budget. The Chamber endorses plans to strenghten tfie Sheriff's department. The-Chamber feels, however, that some money should be specified for economic development in the County budget. The Chamber asks that a. study be performed to determine if: 1) there is duplication of services; 2) responsibility and liability for volunteers; 3) number of persons receiving service; and, 4) cast of service delivery for human services departments. Katherine Morrison: Spoke far the Rape Crisis Center. She cited the Center's activities in the past year and statistics on rape in the County. She asked that the Board consider funding the Center at its full level requested. j Ravert Greenburg: Asked for an increase of 2.8 workers in Child Protective Services. He said this would just meet mandated services. He said due to inadequate staffing some cases are missed. Slally Plummer: Spoke for her support pf the day care services. She said it