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APPROVED 9/1/2015 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Budget Work Session June 4, 2015 7:00 p.m. The Orange County Board of Commissioners met for a work session on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. Chair McKee called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. He reviewed the following items at their places: - Salmon sheet—Vehicle Replacement— Internal Service Fund - Flier celebrating 30 year of the Orange County Arts Commission, as well as a lapel pin 1. Schools a.) Durham Technical Community College, Pg. 143 & 147 Dr. Ingram, President, thanked the Commissioners for their time, and said the past year was a successful one. He said when the Orange County Campus was opened seven years ago there was a vision of strong partnerships with the local schools and employers. He said this year has exceeded expectations. He said more high school graduates are choosing Durham Tech for their higher education. He said he looks forward to developing further relationships with their new neighbors, UNC Healthcare. He said last week representatives from Morinaga Foods visited the campus, and they are excited about working with their employees in work development courses. He said Durham Tech is requesting funding for two initiatives, which it currently offers in Durham County, via its portion of the Durham County '/4 cent sales tax: 1.) provide for a college liaison working in Orange County Schools and 2.) prepare high school drop-outs to take the GED. Commissioner Jacobs asked if the Legislature's decisions have affected Durham Tech. Dr. Ingram said the House version of the budget was supportive of Community Colleges, although the Senate version does not look promising. Commissioner Jacobs asked if Dr. Ingram could give more detail regarding Durham Tech's relationship with the new UNC Hospital. Dr. Ingram said Durham Tech has been working with the Hospital on identifying some of their training needs. He said it is hoped that the second building at the Orange County Campus of Durham Tech would be a healthcare facility, to provide training for the UNC Hospital staff. Penny Glock, Durham Tech Orange Campus Director, said there have been about 4 meetings between the two entities in the recent months. She said the hospital anticipates a need for additional nurse assistants II, EMS programs, clinical trials and other areas. She said the low lying fruit is being sought at this time, but it is hoped that the partnership will continue to grow in the years to come. Commissioner Jacobs said Dr. Ingram has previously mentioned the possibility of Durham Tech being included to receive funds from the 2016 bond referendum. He asked Dr. Ingram if a master plan is being developed. Dr. Ingram said O'Brian Atkins was engaged in late March to update the campus master plan, and are still in the process of doing so. He said the Orange County campus is being reviewed first, in anticipation of the bond.