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Code Enforcement Officer III {Planning Department): The Board was in support of this position. Environmental Compliance Officer {Planning Department): Craig Benedict said that Qrange County was the first County in North Carolina to adopt areas within the Neuse River basin that include storm water rules far nitrogen control for development activity. This also has to do with enforcing the buffers along the streams. This position would also work with the National Pollution Elimination Discharge System that is in process for the Cape Fear basin. The Board decided to delay this position for one year in order to try and find some state funding. Jahn Link suggested that we should share with our friends in Raleigh that we too face the same kind of budget restraints that they do, and while we intend to proceed with this, we will proceed quicker with their help. Planner II -Comprehensive Planning {Planning Department): Commissioner Jacobs would like to see how Craig Benedict could do this by using a consultant. Craig Benedict said that consultants usually generate more generic plans. Commissioner Brown asked if this position could also work on same of the Neuse River responsibilities after the comprehensive plan is finished. Craig Benedict said that the exact person could probably not assist in the Neuse River work, but a related person could, such as a Planner II. The Board decided to hold this position and consider it later in the agenda. Building Maintenance Mechanic -Ground (Public Works): The Board was in support of this position. Recycling Materials Handler -Government BuildingslElectranicslBatteries {Solid Waste Enterprise Fund): It was clarified that the County's Public Works Department is now picking up the recycling from County offices in Hillsborough. Gayle Wilson said that the Solid Waste Department picks up recycling from the Town of Chapel Hill offices and Carrboro's town hall. Commissioner Brown asked when the recycling of batteries, etc. would be made mandatory. Gayle Wilson said that once we get a program established over a period of one to two years, certain recyclable material could be made mandatory. Jahn Link said that the Recycling positions could be acted upon later in the year because they are being funded through the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. Recycling Specialist - C&D Education and Enforcement {Solid Waste Enterprise Fund): This position was held until later in the year. See above discussion. Donna Dean gave a tally of the positions that were held and added and the cost impact. The total savings so far is $166,757, which is .19 cents on the tax rate. Held Positions Emergency Management Specialist {EMS): The Board agreed to set aside $8,500 in local matching funds and that the staff will come back with a plan in early fall as to other sources of revenue for this position. Nutritionist {Health Department): Health Director Rosemary Summers said that they had originally requested afull-time position and cut it back to half time so the clientele could be built. The position would provide medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and pregnant and postpartum women). This is primarily far law-income clients. The cast is projected at $7,000 from County funding.