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2 <br /> Baker emphasized that the chart was prepared to show all cuts <br /> that may have an effect on the County. <br /> Willhoit indicated that some of the programs that are funded <br /> on a yearly basis would not be able to be continued with local funds. <br /> Soil and Water Conservation and Aging will be reviewed to determine to <br /> what extent these programs may be funded with local funds. <br /> Baker continued that in the Social Services Chore Program, a <br /> $13,000 cut is proposed for 1987 fiscal year. The County would need to <br /> fund this $13,000 to continue the program. The proposed cut in the WIN <br /> program of $5600 may be made up from another funding source. Day Care <br /> cuts total $37,000. The State may absorb this cut. In the low income <br /> energy assistance program, $2400 will be cut. In the Title XX, $78,000 <br /> would be cut which would mean a loss of four (4) positions in that <br /> department. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS. <br /> VIRGINIA GREGORY, Director of the Community School for People Under <br /> Six, stated she represented a population that is 85% funded by the Title <br /> XX Program. Her parents also are recipients of AFDC. She asked that <br /> the County continue their support so that the quality of daycare now <br /> offered for working parents or those attending school can be continued. <br /> Chair Willhoit pointed out that the State plans to pick up the <br /> funding for daycare. <br /> HENRY ATWATER of the Senior Citizens Board talked about the <br /> importance of transportation for the senior citizens. The increase in <br /> the senior citizen population places a high priority on services for the <br /> senior citizens. <br /> Another person in the Senior Citizens Program asked that the <br /> nutrition program not be cut. She enjoys all the programs that are <br /> offered for the senior citizens and asked that they not be cut. These <br /> programs are especially important for those who live alone. <br /> PEGGY POLLITZER presented the final analysis of the services <br /> assessment that was done by a committee of the Human Services Advisory <br /> Board. One hundred thirty eight services were surveyed. She indicated <br /> that the results of the survey will be publicized and distributed to the <br /> agencies and to the towns. <br /> KAY TAPP, President of the Volunteers for Youth, expressed concern <br /> that one third of their budget comes from the State which monies <br /> initially come from the Federal level. She asked that Orange County <br /> continue to support their organization. <br /> Commissioner Shirley Marshall suggested that the agencies, when <br /> they are preparing their budgets, show a breakdown of the number of <br /> volunteers and the number of volunteer hours the County gets per dollar <br /> of contribution. <br /> 2. SCHOOL CAPITAL BUDGETS-SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT <br /> County Manager Kenneth Thompson stated the purpose of the <br /> reports is to provide to the Board an update on the capital needs for <br /> each school system. <br /> Dr. Dan Lunsford, Superintendent of the Orange County Schools, <br />