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ORANGE COUNTY LOAN POOL PROGRAM AND EDC STATUS REPORT In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon about the amount of money involved in this program, Director of Economic Development Ted Abernathy said that there is $12,500 in new operating funds with $2,000 carried over from last year. The proposed amount in the CIP is $50,000 this year to be added to the $50,000 allocated last year. Mr. Abernathy explained how the program will work. He said that the focus of this program is not the same as the Carrboro program. It will take $12,500 annually to maintain this program. In answer to a concern from Commissioner Brown about the composition of the loan committee, Mr. Abernathy said that six members will be appointed from local banks and two members will be appointed by the County Commissioners. Commissioner Brown expressed a concern of using public money for private purposes. County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill said that the County has the latitude to take public money to provide jobs, improve businesses, etc. Commissioner Gordon suggested delaying a decision on this program until August and putting the $12,500 into the County Commissioners' contingency for now. Commissioner Carey requested going ahead with a decision on June 30. He feels there are citizens who are waiting to participate in this program who need to have access to a loan pool. STRATEGIC AUTOMATION PLAN Information Systems Director Dick Taylor gave this report. A copy had been distributed with the budget packet. In answer to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, Mr. Taylor said that most of their installation work must be done by outside support. He has some internal expertise but not enough to provide full service for County Departments. Commissioner Halkiotis asked that a group of other technology experts review the plan and that the Board delay action on this CIP item until that input is received. The Board agreed to put the money related to the CIP for technology in contingency until the plan can be reviewed by a group of technical people. 10 MINUTE BREAK EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PLAN A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve maintaining the current pay plan. VOTE: UNANIMOUS NEW POSITIONS RECOMMENDED A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve six and one half positions that would be time limited, namely two EMS positions, two Social Services positions, one Human Rights and Relations position, one-half Cooperative Extension position and one-half Planning position. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve one and one-half new positions in the Sheriff's Department. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the electrician position in the Public Work's Department. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the new position in Child Support as a two year time limited position. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve two positions in the Social Services Department for CPS Social Workers.