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Commissioner Halkiatis asked if there might be any sneak attacks from the State about social services. John Link made reference to the study of the structure of Health Departments and deferred to Health Director Rosie Summers. Rosie Summers said that she met with State lawmakers about this bill and it does have house support, but there is no funding attached to the bill right now. Social Services Director Nancy Coston said that they know that there is a possible $12,000 cut. She actually thinks that the State got us two years ago and thus may not cut much more this year. The good news is that they budgeted at the same level as last year. The Board agreed with the $70, 000 reduction in the Social Safety Net. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund reconciliation (aqua sheet}. There is $148,000 left, and he was proposing giving the $34,000 to Orange Community Housing and Land Trust out of the trust fund, and then cutting $13,000. There would still be $100,000 left in the trust fund. The Board agreed to this, Delay Initiatives Proposed by Commissioner Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs pointed out the delay of the Green Tract payment. Jahn Link said that this accentuates the need far the solid waste fee in March. The Board agreed with all of the delay initiatives, except the Ptans Examiner. Assume Revenues Proposed by Commissioner Jacobs: The Board agreed to this. Commissioner Carey did state his objection to the $20,000 from Piedmont Wildlife Center. Commissioner Halkiotis asked if the wildlife were being taken care of. Dr. Bobby Schopler said that the APS is hiring a Wildlife Manager. Commissioner Carey said that though he objects, he understands that we should ga ahead and put this money in reserve. At this time, there was afive-minute break. Donna Dean said that from the actions taken tonight, there has been a net cut of $1.5 million, which is a tax rate equivalent of 1.6 cents. This would take the tax rate to 84.4 cents. Commissioner Jacobs asked if this includes Medicaid and Donna Dean said yes. Without the Medicaid reimbursement, it is 1.23 cents. Commissioner Jacobs suggested putting some of the cut funds into Lands Legacy - at least $50,000. Decision Point #5: Employee Compensation Chair Brown said that she would like to initiate Phase 2 of the Employee Compensation and Pay Plan. John Link said that if the Board could move Phase 2 from April 2004 to November or January, it would make a big difference to employees.