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County because of the environmental sensitive areas and projections of long-range transportation areas where it is clearly evident those needs are there. Chair Marshall stressed that the Board cannot consider the Hillsborough's plan without the completion of the remainder of the plan for the rest of the County. 6. LIVESTOCK MARKET REPORT (A copy of the report is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office). Commissioner Halkiotis thanked the members of his committee for their work and dedication in compiling the information for the report. He briefly went over the recommendations, the proposal for funding the project, and the estimated cost for the land, buildings and equipment necessary to operate such a facility. Dean Deter endorsed the report. He stated that the closing of the livestock market and the farmer's market will have an adverse affect on the farmers and the economics of the County. For the small farmer, the lost of these two markets could be devastating. This new facility would be a multipurpose building which will provide a place for other farm and rural related enterprises to come together. The proposal has the support of the Orange County. Cattlemen's Association, the Orange County Agribusiness Council and the support of the Orange County FAA Alumni Association and the informal support of every group he has contacted. Bill Mainous, Agricultural Extension, praised Dr. Halkiotis for his work on the committee. He introduced Karen McAdams of the Agricultural Extension staff .who explained the feasibility study that was done. She reiterated that the center would be a joint venture and that the breakeven point is attainable. Director of Recreation and Parks Mary Anne Black gave an overview of attachment "D" in the report which listed program ideas for the Agricultural/Rural Education Center. Director of Economic Development Sylvia Price spoke about the economic advantages that the facility would provide. She emphasized the importance of maintaining the livestock function while introducing the horticultural market to the County. It also enhances the quality of life in every way for orange County. She endorsed the public/private method of financing and operating the facility. Motion was made by Chair Marshall, seconded by Commiss~,oner Carey to forward the report to the Manager with a request that it be incorporated into the budget process. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 7. EMOTIONALLY TROUBLED PRE-SCHOOLERS REPORT (A copy of the report is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office). Commissioner Willhoit spoke in support of this program and introduced Dr. Jean Chapman. She described a three-year old emotionally troubled preschooler and his affects on the other preschoolers at the day care center. She explained the process by which the needs of these children are identified by the committee. Eighty children have been identified by 31 day care centers in the County as being emotionally troubled. The first priority is consultation services -- observing children in the centers, consulting with the teacher, coordinating teacher and parent training with other community resources, recommending intervention in the classroom to help problem behavior, helping to set up developmental assessments, setting up counseling for the parents and facilitating communications between parents and staff. The recommendation is for one and one-half consultants with one being apart--time coordinator with appropriate administrative support and a backup counselor in psychology. This service would be housed in Orange