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~~~i~~ for salary increases and substantial salary upgrading for employees to bring them in line with County employees and the State salary schedule and to start a branch library at Cedar Grove. The estimated start-up coat for the first year would be $23,8+5. Nikki Vanssnes, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Women's Fealth Counseling Service, explained that the additional request of $700 will be used to supplement the expansion of services. She summarized past accomplishments and the new focus for services. She highlighted two of their programs and reasons for their importance. ~nda ReifsnySler, Chair of the Grange Gounty ~'outh Services Needs Task Force, emphasized that the emergency shelter for delinquents is of high priority. She requested support of the full request. v Dice-President of the Planned Parenthood of Orange County: presented in detail the new program which will select. train, and provide ongoing support to specific people in the community who will serve as educational providers on a variety of topics. Their request of $I3,I30 represents one third of the expenses for one new project. Cgnreann Eubanks, Chair of the Board for the Grange County Women's Center and ~arlene~P,l.ls_+ Executive Director of the Board, indicated this as the first time a request had been submitted to the County for funds. The Orange County [Jmen's Center offers a variety of services and are in their sixth year of service. A history of the Center was given as well as the future goals. The sources of funding from the State and the Municipalities were outlined. The $10,000 from Orange County would allow the center to address the needs of the unemployed and underemployed and would fund a phone line from Hillsborough to Chapel $ill to help reach those women in Northern Orange. M' , Director of the Dispute Settlement Center, indicated that requests for services are received directly from the courts (53X), or from the community (62X). Sn an effort to reach more people in Hillsborough, the Center is establishing a half-time position to serve the area. Carolvn Lloy~_, volunteer mediator with the Dispute Settlement Center. outlined their service in helping people to solve or work out their problems and ultimately get along with each other. Ginny Gregory, Community School for People Under Six, commented about the growth in the County and her dedication to quality day care. Sixty-three thousand dollars will onlq take care of lOX of those children on the DSS waiting list. She urged the Board to allocate funds to get lOX off the list and into level two centers. nary Brj~~gErs, Victory Village Day Care, stated that as an advocate for young children she requests that the Board help get 3D0 children pff of the waiting list for day care. ~u~ ChamyTion, Animal Protection Society, stressed that along with growth comes additional animals. The shelter has requested $65,800 from the County, The County Manager has recommended $5,800 less. He asked that the full amount be considered for funding. Without full funding, something would need to be cut. N~~c, M. Kennedy, Hember of the Orange County School Board, indicated capital projects have had to be put off because of County projects and other expansionary projects. Por several years there has been insufficient funds for the capital projects. The school capital task force has indicated that $750,000 is needed each year for each school system for capital needs. He asked that the Board allocate the funds necessary for capital improvements,