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~~ <br />rapid than people growth. He expressed the importance o£ doing something <br />about the growth situation and being in a position to handle this expected --. <br />growth. He expounded on the need for expanded facilities. He suggested <br />placing money in an escrow account to be used when the shelter is full to <br />house animals in other facilities. He asked that the shelter expansion be <br />moved up on the calendar. <br />(12) VOLUNTEERS FOR YOUTH - Windy McGee explained the different programs and youth <br />services and how the volunteers work with the different groups. She <br />explained the role of the director of VFY. Orange County has a very good <br />success rate for their programs. They have requested $15,000 to help support <br />the organization and give the young participants a chance to become more <br />productive citizens. All of Orange County is included in the services. She <br />explained the sources of revenues. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve <br />the Manager's budget for non-department agencies with the following additions: <br />$ 7,207 Shaffer House <br />$10,000-. Shelter - Interfaith Council <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />Their was a consensus of the Board to approve the compensation package as <br />recommended in the Manager's budget. <br />Discussion was held on the fire marshall position. It was decided to leave the <br />half-time position in the budget as recommended. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit to delay the decision on hiring afire <br />marshall until a subsequent meeting but leave it in the budget as requested.. <br />MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. <br />Motion was made by Gommissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />explore contracting with the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro for fire inspection <br />services to the amount in the budget as the Manager as recommended. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. ' <br />The Board discussed the .4-H position in Agricultural Extension. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to <br />appropriate $10,300 to the Agricultural Extension budget to be used for either a <br />parttime position or fulltime if the State will match the amount to be used for 4-H. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />Discussion ensued on the Manager's memorandum to the Board dated June 17, 1988 <br />which outlined Alternatives for School Funding. A copy of this memo is in the permanent <br />agenda file in the Clerk's Office. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve <br />the alternatives for school funding as presented in the Manager's memorandum dated June <br />17, 19s8. <br />Commissioner Willhoit opposed this alternative because it lowered the county's. fund <br />balance which would put them in a worse condition in going out for bonds. <br />John Link explained his rationale. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />