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schools in the amount of 3/4 cent on the tax rate or $26.00 per pupil 892 could also be considered. That would increase the budget by $342,000 making the Manager's recommended budget $66,424,904. He further proposed to reduce the Chapel Hill-Carrboro District Tax by approxi- mately .35 cents or $105,770. The final Manager's recommended budget, including these proposed changes, would result in a tax rate of 88.5 cents. Commissioner Insko asked for clarification on the requested Civil Rights specialist. Commissioner Gordon stated that she would like to discuss the compensation plan, new positions in general, stadium lights and outside agencies. A motion was made by commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, that $275,000 be set aside for recreational needs in the Parks & Recreation reserve fund, instead of funding stadium lights for the new Stanback middle school. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Chair Carey commented on the need for the Board of commissioners to prove its commitment to use school facilities in cooperation with citizens and noted that some money will need to be spent to make that happen. John Link distributed a summary sheet which listed the nine (9) proposed new positions. The need for each of the positions was reviewed and discussed. He stated that the money for additional temporary clerical help is a line item in the budget for departments which had requested additional clerical staffing. Management's intention is to study these requests thoroughly, with right-sizing in mind, prior to recommending permanent staff. He also mentioned that the Youth Service coordination money was set aside in non-departmental funding; the Human services Coordination money was located in the miscellaneous budget and proposed funding for Family Youth Program Coordination has also been set aside. He recommended that consideration be given to the best way to provide the Family & Youth Service Coordination. A Family Youth Coordinator could be hired immediately, however, it would be more useful to look at the functions that need to be coordinated prior to moving ahead. He indicated that he had recommended that $20,000 of the additional CBA funds be added to these funds. He also recommended that the CIP be adjusted by $25,000 to assist private human service delivery agencies with upgrading their computer technology. Commissioner Halkiotis applauded the approach of including the University in the issue of youth who are becoming an increasing burden to our society. Commissioner Insko suggested that this is a perfect opportunity to take an outcome based approach. -Commissioner Willhoit asked if this issue had gone to the Human services Advisory Commission (HSAC) to review? It was decided that the HSAC would be asked for their comments and suggestions. John Link recommended that the needs of youth be the focus for the