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-`~;(o EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Bobby Baker distributed copies of the budget request for South Orange Convalescent Ambulance Support Chair Marshall questioned the Manager's recommended budget of $30,000 when $80,000 was requested. She was told that $50,000- is in another ~,~~~ account and that the full $80,000 is in the budget. Bobby Baker explained the situation and the problems associated with doing non-emergency transports. He explained different alternatives for providing this service. The new ambulance would provide for an additional backup vehicle and enable EMS to provide non emergency service. Chair Marshall questioned charging a fee for providing this service. The Board agreed that a fee should be charged and asked that Ken Thompson bring back to the Board a proposal for an appropriate amount to charge for this service with part of the revenue going back to the squads. PUBLIC SAFETY _ Sheriff Pendergrass stated that most of the increase in the budget is for capital, equipment and jail renovations. He agrees with the Manager's recommended budget. In answer to a question about additional personnel, he explained how he reschedules personnel to provide the maximum coverage during .the peak hours. When the renovations at the jail are completed, there will be a need for additional personnel for that facility. There was a consensus that the Sheriff would keep his older cars this year and order fifteen new cars this year, nineteen next year and then level off thereafter. PUBLIC WORKS Commissioner Hartwell questioned the layout of the new building in conjunction with the entrance. Wilbur McAdoo indicated that until property could be purchased for a new entrance that the drive to the "; proposed new facility could run along the east property line. Discussion ensued on the possibilities of either buying land adjacentT? to Public Works or buying a house in the same vacinity with property and Chair Marshall indicated that a decision needs to be made so the costs can be considered for inconclusion in the CIP. Wilbur McAdoo distributed pictures of green box sites and stated that a main problem is obtaining or leasing property on which to place green boxes in an effort to consolidate the small sites is a real problem. The Board discussed the possibility of levying civil penalties on those who dump illegally or rummage through the boxes. The Board expressed support for placing the new public works building on the same site. They asked that additional information on a new access be available in time for the CIP. AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION Extension Director Bill Mainous stated there are four small items that were requested but not included in the Manager's recommended budget. They are (1) a mobile chalkboard, (2) a projection screen, (3) a table lectern, and (4) a demonstration mirror. All four items total. $1,500. Additional shelving is .needed because of the move to the new building. In the operating budget, the request for $5,000 for printing was cut to $3,000. Mainous spoke in support of the livestock market and the importance of doing something this year. The Board agreed to add to the markup list improvements and $2,000 for operating expenses. There being no other items for d~.scussion, Chai the meeting. The next regular meeting of the Board 16, 1987 at 7:30 in the courtroom of the old Post North Carolina. $1.,500 for capital r Marshall adjourned will be held on June .__. Office, Chapel Hill, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk Shirley E. Marshall, Chair