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454 <br /> report. This report is included in the agenda abstract. They have had to <br /> adjust to staff changes this past year and a lot of the work has been done br <br /> the committee members. <br /> She asked for some feedback on the snapshot report. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit noted that the thrust of the group has done <br /> a good job of providing coordination at the staff level. He asked if during - <br /> the budget process the Board hurt anything that they recommended. Jan Schopler <br /> indicated they have not really looked at the budget in that light. <br /> Chair Carey feels that the area of unmet needs is important. <br /> Existing agencies seem to have a tendency of putting resources into new things <br /> instead of existing programs. He would like to have the outside agencies <br /> comment on their request for funds how these funds relates to the needs <br /> assessment that was done for the snapshot report which may help to focus on <br /> existing needs. <br /> Commissioner Insko noted she will review this report again and <br /> provide feedback. She would like to be able to provide a smoother way for <br /> human service agencies to be innovative and that may mean letting go of some <br /> of the older programs. <br /> Commissioner Gordon mentioned that as they talk about emerging needs <br /> they need to talk about those that are less important. <br /> Chair Carey noted a need to maintain the - programs that are <br /> addressing ongoing problems such as infant mortality. <br /> B. MIDWAY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FINAL REPORT <br /> Harvey R. Reid, President of the Midway Development Commission, <br /> briefed the Board on their development efforts which include economic <br /> development and community development. . The report identified the boundary c <br /> the midway area. They have involved the people in that community in the entir: <br /> process. He briefly outlined their plans for the parking lot located at <br /> Rosemary Street and Sunset Drive, their efforts in revitalization of the Graham <br /> Street Area, and also their plans for a Community Resource Center. <br /> Commissioner Insko asked that Mr. Reid provide her a copy of their <br /> budget. The Board will consider at an upcoming meeting the request made in the <br /> report for an allocation of $25, 000 to be used as a planning grant to set forth <br /> implementation of those projects mentioned in the report. <br /> ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A. CP-2-93 LOUIS AND JOE BERINI <br /> Commissioner Gordon stated that whether or not the Board approves <br /> this item, she would like for the staff to prepare a report on the suggestions <br /> in the agenda abstract made by the County Engineer and the Planning Board. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit noted that because this area is being provided <br /> with sewer service does not mean that it is more of a candidate for transition. <br /> It is good that sewer can be provided because it eliminates the ground disposal <br /> systems but it is not intended for high density or a transition area <br /> designation. <br /> David Stancil noted that of the eleven criteria for transition area <br /> designation, this area met ten of those criteria. They took into consideration <br /> the density of the development around that area and the fact that it is in tb- <br /> Durham annexation area and will probably be annexed by the City of Durh;- <br /> within the next twenty years. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to a meeting he and Chair <br />