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experienced throughout the County. , - <br /> Si� <br /> Chair Jacobs said that the Economic Development Commission and the Aging Department <br /> have some capabilities in these regards and may be willing to help those in need to come up with a <br /> financial plan. He asked for some kind of profile, which would identify the people who are in need the <br /> most. For instance,some people might be waiting on their houses to be weatherized using County <br /> funds, therefore making utility bills higher for the short-term. This would be taking money from one <br /> pocket and putting it into the other. <br /> Commissioner Brown said that the Social Services Board spoke about putting this information <br /> on a database. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis encouraged Nancy Coston to talk to Planning,Director Craig Benedict <br /> about using the new software program that he purchased. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to <br /> approve a fund balance appropriation of$30,000 from the General Fund for emergency assistance, <br /> including$3,000 to establish a fund to guarantee deposits. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS-NONE:: <br /> 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve <br /> those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br /> a. Property Tax:Refunds <br /> The Board approved three requests for property tax refunds in accordance with the resolution, <br /> which is incorporated herein by reference. <br /> b. Property Value Changes, <br /> The Board approved value changes made in property after the 2001 Board of Equalization <br /> and Review adjourned in accordance with the resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. <br /> C. Late Applications for Property Homestead Exemption <br /> The Board will consider two late applications for granting homestead'exemptions for the 2001 <br /> tax year. <br /> d. Bud-get Amendment#2 <br /> The Board approved a budget ordinance for fiscal year 2001-2002. <br /> e. Examination of Bonds> <br /> The Board maintained bonds for officials pursuant to G.S. 109.5. <br /> f. Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GAS13) Statement 34 Implementation <br /> The Board hired the County's auditing firm, Cherry, Bekaert& Holland to assist County staff <br /> with;accounting work required for the implementation of GASB statement 34 and authorize the Chair to <br /> sign the agreement. <br /> q.. Change Orange County Arts Commission Staff Position from Permanent Part Time to <br /> Permanent Full Time <br /> The Board increased the hours of the Orange County Arts Coordinator from permanent part' <br /> time (30 hours per week)to permanent full time (40 hours per week),. <br /> h. Release of State Economic Development Funding to Triangle J Council of <br /> Governments,. The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the resolution as stated <br />