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000148 request for the two new positions, the computer equipment, the transportation supervisor, extra space at the Carrboro Center, etc. These items are not included in the Manager's recommended budget. Jerry Passmore explained that the Information and Referral position would require $7,055 in County funds. The cost for the clerk's position would be $15,603. Passmore explained the present situation of hiring senior citizens on a half-time basis and the lack of typing skills. He explained the growth in the demand for transportation. Kenneth Thompson explained that the federal funds can be matched. It is just a matter of adjusting the costs and the correct assigning. He explained that the I&R position was not recommended for inclusion in the budget because there are several positions in other departments devoted to I & R. The County needs to look at consolidating the seven (7) positions which have the same function spread over four (4) departments. The clerk position is needed. It was not included in the recommended budget because of other priority positions. Commissioner Marshall noted she favors consolidation but that so much of the Department on Aging's program is depended on the federal program in the way it is put together and I & R is a high priority in the federal act that provides funds and it would not be possible to merge this position into a County consolidation unless it would be locally funded. OPC MENTAL HEALTH Bill Baxter, Director, presented a flip chart which showed the total funds requested for 1985-86. He explained that $133,638 of the fund balance will be added to the budget leaving a $180,000 fund balance. The salary increase for staff includes a one step increase of approximately 5% and an additional 1.5% merit increase. This will cost approximately $188,000 for raises. The projected increase from the three counties is $83,499. The total county request of $603,000 represents a 16% increase. He compared the expenditures of each County. The program increase is 20%, but the request increase is only 10%. Baxter outlined the other sources of funds . $30,000 has been requested from Orange county which represents 11.2% increase for which the County receives 89% return on the money in services. He explained that the local funds are discretionary while most other funds are categorical. Commissioner Carey asked if there are any new positions or new programs in the budget and Baxter indicated there are no new positions or programs. Kenneth Thompson pointed out that an actual expenditure statement had not been received from OPC. While OPC has requested an increase of $30,000 from Orange County, the Manager's recommended budget includes only a $14,000 increase. Baxter indicated that what is not received from the Counties will need to be taken out of fund balance. Kenneth Thompson noted that further refinement of the information received from OPC needs to be completed. Baxter indicated that 85 of the total staff of 125 is Orange County staff and that a 5% increase totals more than the increase he is requesting in the budget. PUBLIC HEALTH Jerry Robinson, Director of Health, presented background information about the School Health Program. The program is working well and there is a good relationship between the schools and the administration. What is now being provided is 3-8 hours per school per week which is not adequate. The request