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Commissioner Brown said that we need to be prepared to say what we want in the service analysis that has been suggested by United Way. She would like an inventory of all the programs being offered in the County, particularly for children and the needy. Chair Gordon feels the goal should be to provide programs for youth ages 13-19, and an objective under that should be to create a countywide youth council. John Link feels youth council needs to be defined. Commissioner Carey made a comment about the evaluation of County services. He knows that there is a difference between assessment and evaluation. He wants to know what the objective is before an evaluation is done. He wants to know what it will be used for. John Link will prepare something and bring it back, reflecting a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan, Orange County youth programs, and an evaluation of County services. Commissioner Jacobs distributed a multi colored handout from Jerry Passmore. He feels that there has never been an overall look at the aging population in Orange County and issues associated with the aging population. He gave some statistics about how the 65 and older population is going to increase 131 % in the next 24 years, compared to 38% for the rest of the country. John Link feels that there needs to be a comprehensive plan to address the needs of seniors and their health and well being. Chair Gordon asked about the scope of this plan. John Link said that Jerry Passmore has begun looking at this but it needs to be inclusive of the Department of Social Services, the Health Department, and others. Commissioner Jacobs said that there needs to be a special goal for developing the plan. There will be a fourth goal, and John Link will bring back something for the Board to review. Commissioner Brown asked what has happened to the Work First families. She would like to make this a goal for one year and then a report after that. John Link will prepare something on a comprehensive look at the outcome of welfare reform on Work First. Commissioner Jacobs would like to hear how the Work First participants are being included in the County hiring goals. f. Innovation and Efficiency Commissioner Brown suggested, regarding Assessment of County Office Space and Inventory and Analysis, that the staff look at this and see if a consultant is needed to help. She would like to know if the rental space can pay for new facilities. She also thinks that storage should be included. John Link said storage has been included in the CIP, and he neglected to mention it in the CIP presentation. g. Long Range Planning Craig Benedict pointed out that some of the Rural Character Preservation goals address some of the concerns about Long Range Planning. Chair Gordon suggested that the items be articulated so they can be tracked. The goals will be combined and placed in only one category so they can be tracked. Commissioner Jacobs asked about adequate public facilities. He thinks that the abbreviations should be spelled out the first time they are mentioned. Commissioner Brown said that the ultimate goal should be for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough to work cooperatively. Chair Gordon referred to the analysis of fiscal impacts of development. She said it was stated more broadly before and she would like the staff to go back and recapture the fiscal and other impacts. Commissioner Brown mentioned developing an ordinance for drainage and storm water management. Commissioner Jacobs would like to investigate the feasibility for a performance bond for violations. He would like to have some more information about the present enforcement and a report if it is not adequate so that it becomes a goal. Chair Gordon questioned whether a Cooperative Planning Agreement should be implemented with Orange County and Hillsborough, or if cooperative projects should continue. The Board agreed to try the Cooperative Planning Agreement again.