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instead of separating out capital items. These capital items were removed from the Capital Investment Plan so they would not be funded from the County's 112 cent sales tax. Commissioner Gordon noted that the amount allocated in the budget for the Red Cross was not approved by the County Commissioners. Commissioner Halkiotis feels we need to hold the allocation designated for the Red Cross until we have further discussions with them. Chair Margaret Brown asked about Day Care Services' request of $80,000 and the recommended allocation of $40,000 for their operations. John Link feels that this is okay because they have several revenue sources. The Board agreed to hold the I&R monies of $20,000. Regarding capital items, Commissioner Gordon asked how allocations are decided and John Link said that they review the requests and look at the other revenue sources that the agencies have contacted. Chair Margaret Brown asked about performance agreements with all non-departmental agencies and Albert Kittrell said that they do have performance agreements with all of the non-departmental agencies where they agree on specific outcomes expected from these agencies. Commissioner Gordon said that she feels we need to watch what we allocate to these agencies. Commissioner Carey said that he did not agree with the entire I&R report. He agrees that we need to watch what we allocate but they are serving people who are in the greatest need in this County. Commissioner Gordon feels we need to talk about the I&R report because she thought that we agreed to hold the line to a certain percentage. If you take out the capital items the increase for the non-departmentals is 7.8%. The County Commissioners decided to leave the money in for the Red Cross but to have a discussion before this money is allocated. Housing and Community Development - Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes said that her entire operation is paid for from State and Federal funding. She highlighted her major accomplishments for last year. New Positions Requested Engineering Associate {County Manager} Chair Margaret Brown suggested that this position be contracted out. Commissioner Carey suggested putting it on a time limited basis. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he feels a better definition of what this position will be doing is needed. John Link suggested that prior to advertising for this position he will bring back to the County Commissioners a job description for the Board's input. County Engineer Paul Thames said that once the Efland system is designed and construction is on the way, he wants to use this person for energy management for County facilities. Also, Paul Thames needs a backup when he is out of the office. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve this position as a 2-year time limited position. VOTE: UNANIMOUS