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,~. ~ V Chair Willhoit opened the public hearing for citizen comments: 1. PEGGY POLLITZER, chairperson of the needs assessment committee of the Human Services Advisory Commission, reported that a services assessment was done to determine the services needed in Orange County, the priority of the service, the services currently available and the adequacy of the current level of service. A questionnaire was used and sent to elected officials and other Human Services Advisory Commissions with a 57~ return rate. The preliminary results indicate that the top ten priorities included: (1) the protection of children from abuse and neglect, (2) rescue-squad, (3) pregnancy education and counseling, (4) elementary and secondary schools, (5) maternal and child health, (6) crime prevention, (7) child care, (8) vocational education, (9) remedial reading, and (10) drug abuse prevention, treatment and counseling. Sixteen of the twenty five priorities deal with children and seven are health related services. 2. RUTH LONG, speaking for LIPAC (Low Income Policy Act) and as a member of the JOCCA Board, indicated that LIPAC makes available monies to low income citizens for housing repairs. She cited numerous examples of the program and also endorsed the nutrition program. Chair Willhoit asked about the impact of Gramm-Rudman on the LIPAC grant and Gloria Williams indicated it is part of the block grant. 3. PEGGY DAVZS, spoke in support of JOCCA. .She talked about the help JOCCA has given to the elderly people and emphasized the importance of maintaining JOCCA. 4. DAISY GUNN, spoke in support of JOGCA. She noted that JOCCA has helped the elderly in getting their social security and food stamps and asked that JOCCA not be cut. 5. LEDICO MEDLIN, spoke in support of JOCCA and asked that the programs be continued. 6. JUDY KING, spoke of the enjoyment she receives from the various programs offered by JOCCA and would like for funding to be continued and not cut. Finance Director Gordon Baker continued with his presentation on school capital. Each school system will make a presentation on April 22. Commissioner Marshall requested that the debt service the County presently pays be added to the anticipated revenue as they are paid. Some of the bonds are due in 1990 and the remainder in 1999. THERE BEING NO FURTHER COMMENTS, THE HEARING WAS CLOSED. 2. ISOTECHNOLOGIES REVENUE BOND APPLICATION Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill referenced the North Carolina Administrative code which contains the procedures for approval of the project and the issuance of bonds to finance the project. As part of the procedure, a public hearing must be held during which the applicant will present details about the proposed project and bond issue, including the following: (1) the site location;