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Kidscope funding was discussed. The program has been successful its first year. <br /> The potential savings is enormous because they can identify the problems earlyon. <br /> The Hazardous Materials Team budget was discussed. Commissioner Willhoit suggeste <br /> charging for responding to calls. He asked how the team worked in conjunction with the <br /> EMS volunteers. <br /> John Link stated that HSAC did review a number of the non-departmental budgets. <br /> They did not make any specific recommendations about increases or cuts but did make <br /> comments on the presentation of the budget and the process. <br /> With regard to the OPC budget, Albert Kittrell explained that 4.9% of the increase <br /> in this budget is for salary increases. <br /> Vacation buyback was discussed. This will be discussed again before next budget <br /> year. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to the old forest service tower and suggested <br /> that the County request the Forest Service to donate the tower to the County. The <br /> County could then add 100 feet and use the tower to enhance the communications system in <br /> Orange County. <br /> John Link explained that the $20,000 for Habitat for Humanity will be earmarked for <br /> inspection fees that will be necessary for building affordable housing. <br /> John Link will bring back to the Board a recommendation for cushions for the <br /> benches in the Old Courthouse. <br /> Interest on the bonds will be separated in the future to show what portion of thie <br /> interest is for county projects and what portion is for with school projects. <br /> The allocation of $25,000 for the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce was questioned. <br /> It was decided that this money would not be allocated until the Chamber submitted a plan <br /> for the building and maintaining of these public restrooms. <br /> With regard to Parks and Recreation and libraries and equity, John Link stated that <br /> the report being prepared by the Institute of Government will be completed in the near <br /> future and this may help in achieving equity for those programs the county contributes <br /> to. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> With no further items to be discussed, Chairman Carey adjourned the meeting. The <br /> next budget session will be held on this date at 6:30 in Superior Courtroom, <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina. <br /> Moses Carey, Jr. , Chairman <br /> Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk <br />