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working at the desk right now but with automation she would like some consistency. This position was approved by the regional board and by Caswell County. It was decided that Chair Brown will ask the Town of Hillsborough for a contribution for the library. Department on Acing Department on Aging Director Jerry Passmore said that he is requesting a new position which will help to provide 150 Work First participants and also non-Work First citizens transportation to get to and from work. He clarified for the County Commissioners that any citizen can request help for transportation to get to their job. This position will be funded with $15,000 from state funds for Work First and the remainder by County funds. Commissioner Gordon asked how the County would make use of the mobility specialist that the TTA has hired. Jerry Passmore said that they will work together. He explained what the Orange County person would be doing which will include identifying the resources available within the County and targeting a community approach. Commissioner Carey said that he feels both positions will be fully utilized and he wants the County to take advantage of this position. Child Support Director of Child Support Janet Sparks said that her department collected $3.1 million this year for child support. Her department generally has one of the highest collection rates and last year they were 7th highest in the State. Because there are fewer welfare families to collect child support for, her department will receive less funding from State and Federal sources. They only receive funds for collecting for welfare families. Their caseload is 3100. They have been drawing down reimbursements for serving summons. In answer to a question from Chair Brown about their computer system, Janet Sparks said that some parts of the AX system are good and some are terrible. Public Works Public Works Director Wilbert McAdoo said that he is requesting the addition of two custodians to address the new facilities. The other increases in his budget have to do with the increased cost of utilities and operating County facilities. Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to the information he received on motor vehicles. He asked about the services they have contracted out which total about $100,000. Wilbert McAdoo explained that they have contracted out a lot of services because of computerization and also vacancies that they have not been able to fill. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he is not convinced that it is in the interest of Orange County to have a facility for repair of vehicles and still contract out. Wilbert McAdoo said that they mostly contract out specialty jobs like replacement of windshields, transmission work, etc. Commissioner Halkiotis asked for a daily list of what is being done in the garage. Visitors Bureau Executive Director Shelly Green introduced Joe Blake as the acting director since she has taken another job. John Link said that the highlight of this budget is an expansion of two new positions. The Visitors Bureau does have offsetting revenues from the occupancy tax. Shelly Green said that their number of inquiries has increased by 700% over the last two years. They are handling close to 1200 calls a year. Commissioner Halkiotis commended Shelly Green for her efficiency and organization. He wished her the very best. 11-A and 11-B Non-Departmental Albert Kittrell was available to answer questions. Commissioner Gordon noted that the non-department budgets increased by 11 % and the overall county increase was 6.8%. John Link said that the capital requests for non-departments have been added to this area instead of including them in the County Capital budget. The outside agencies request is all in one place in the budget