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o The economy; displaced workers with new jobs not earning a living wage. <br /> o Personnel Turnover (There are 3 vacant positions) - difficulty of filling positions because we <br /> can't compete with benefits packages offered by other employers; problem of salary <br /> compression and challenges of pay for new staff that would be higher than longer term <br /> employees. This is an issue across County departments. There is a plan being developed <br /> to address this issue that should come to the BOCC's by July 2015. <br /> Asset Management Services-Jeff Thompson <br /> • Challenges <br /> o Maintaining our great facilities in a way that is efficient and entrepreneurial so we can lower <br /> cost or spread the cost across greater productivity amongst our employees. <br /> o Maintaining an approach to County Government that is progressive, entrepreneurial and <br /> uses innovative thinking so we can continue to meet our challenges. <br /> o Sustainability is not just an issue of energy or environment it's organization, it is a way of <br /> life, it is our quality of life. It is how we deal with each other, it is social justice, how we deal <br /> with one another, it is everything. <br /> Aging Services-Janice Tyler <br /> The County is aging. In the period of time covered by our Master Aging Plan 2012—2017 Orange <br /> County's over 60 population will have increased by 31%. At present, 17% of our population is over <br /> 60. <br /> • Challenges: <br /> o We've outgrown our facilities for the aging population. <br /> o Need staffing for evening positions. We've lost evening hour positions that are being filled <br /> by temporary employees. <br /> o We need more affordable housing, more respite services' facilities, better long-term care <br /> facilities and transportation. <br /> o Loss of state and federal funds <br /> • When asked how Orange County's aging population compares with neighboring counties, staff <br /> responded that Orange County's aging population is not as large as Wake County but is <br /> greater than Chatham County's. <br /> • Orange County is not collecting demographic data about the users of many of the services they <br /> offer. (i.e. where people are coming from to use our services, income, gender, race/ethnicity, <br /> etc.) <br /> Solid Waste Management-Gayle Wilson <br /> • Challenges: <br /> o Improving and restoring inter-local cooperative agreements with partners. <br /> o Funding for these programs <br /> o Maximizing organizational efficiencies and reducing environmental impacts. <br /> o Long-term final destination for waste that is collected — citing of a transfer station. <br /> BOCC's Clerk's Office-Donna Baker <br /> o Challenges <br /> o Increasing diversity on Boards and Commissions <br /> o Upgrade the Southern Human Services Center meeting facility. <br /> Economic Development <br />