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Chair Jacobs said there were good reasons to close the library at Northern Human Services Center, however he still feels it is a priority to bring library services to this area of the County. Lucinda Munger said when the Northern Human Services Center is reconstructed with wireless access, and a computer lab, that will greatly assist in providing services again. She said that any other expenditures would be proposed in late September as part of the new strategic plan. Chair Jacobs said he does not want to put all of their eggs at Northern Human Services Center. Commissioner McKee apologized for stepping out, and he asked for an update on the shared library card with Chapel Hill. Lucinda Munger said that the shared vendor will make this more of a possibility. Commissioner McKee asked for a specific timeframe for getting one library card for both systems. He noted that this discussion has been ongoing for two years. Lucinda Munger said the library director hiring was one thing that needed to happen, so this will be part of the upcoming discussions in the fall. She said she cannot give a definite timeline. Commissioner Rich noted that any Orange County citizen can get a Chapel Hill Library card for free. Commissioner Pelissier said that the Chapel Hill Library foundation provides much of the funding for book purchases and this group needs to be included in some of the upcoming discussions. Commissioner McKee said, considering the large amount of money put into the libraries, the issues with Chapel Hill need to be worked through. Commissioner Price said that Friends of the Library also need to be included in discussions. Chair Jacobs said current discussions are only for staff and elected officials. Lucinda Munger said the Friends of the Library did contribute a substantial amount of money toward materials for the new library. She said this group has its own board, as does the Friends of the Chapel Hill Public Library. ■ Social Services, Pg. 244 Nancy Coston reviewed the following: Administration Division Budget Highlights: Budget Highlights • Personnel Account Consolidation: Consolidated all division temporary personnel and overtime line item accounts into the Central Administration division ($73,097), in FY 2012-13. • Division Consolidation: Combined the Skills Development Center division, and related expenses, into line items within the Central Administration division. Performance measures related to activities at the facility can be found in Economic Services. • NC FAST Implementation: Additional nonpermanent and overtime funds will address the staffing issues related to NC FAST ($47,460). The department's capital request will fund renovations ($10,000) at Southern Human Services Center (SHSC) and Hillsborough Commons to create technology areas ($60,000), in the front lobbies, where clients can complete basic documentation and learn more about services. The renovations for each site include: • SHSC: Carpet replacement and a front window installation, so staff can view the lobby from the receptionist's area. • Hillsborough Commons: Wall removal, floor resurfacing, and installation of additional lights and electrical outlets. • The Hillsborough Commons lease payment will increase $13,052, in FY 2013-14.