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IMPROVING FUBLIC ACCESS_ AND SERVICES John Link referred to the status report and the list of initiatives for improving public information and access. Specifically, efforts are being pursued to improve customer relations by emphasizing that the customer comes first. This will be the main focus at the Department Head retreat'. Progress is being made in the 24-hour - city hall approach. This was discussed and Albert Kittrell explained the process.. John Link emphasized that the County is trying to make it easier for the citizens to access services. He would like for this to be an ongoing goal for 1990. GOALS: Continue process to implement "24 hour City Hall" and team building and customer contact. F. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Nick Waters emphasized that they have three committees working on new initiatives for EMS. Commissioner Halkiotis stated that the fire chiefs are excited about the enhancements that are planned for the communications system. - GOAL: Continue EMS Council G. LONG RANGE CAPITAL PLANNING Suggestions for long range planning includes the following: 1. Jail planning, minimum security facility, automatic house arrest sys': . 2. Needs of the court system 3. A more efficient way of transporting people from jail to court and court to jail Elizabeth Walters stated she has received no assistance on the Agricultural Committee and no action from the Board of Commissioners on a list of recommendation the' brought forward. There has been a committee working on farmland preservation since 1978. For the last four years, the Board has not acted on the recommendations. The Agricultural Committee has consistently leaned toward open space and parklands. Commissioner Willhoit responded that the Board will soon be receiving recommendations from the Rural Character Study Committee. A public hearing will be hel and the Agriculture Committee will have an opportunity to make a statement at that public hearing. The preservation of farmland will be considered along with the recommendations from the RCS. Commissioner Marshall stated that the recommendations were sent to the County Attorney and there may be a need to determine if any of these recommendations can be addressed separately. John Link stated that at least four of the seven recommendations are currently being discussed. They are looking at the program in Forsyth County and hopefully w' the next twelve months will have some specific policies to address these issues.