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records. Another item cut from the budget was supplies that are necessary in carrying out the services provided by the Health Department and include cotton balls, etc. Ruth Royster asked why the County had not purchased a new building in southern Orange County for the Health Department. The yearly rent is $58, 000 which could be used toward the purchase of a new building. She noted that the old Southern Bell building is empty and available for rent or purchase. Chair Marshall stated that this would be considered in the CIP. It was decided that $39,404 would be placed on the markup list for the two health educators and to wait to see what the State does on the positions of Sanitarian and public health nurse I. HSAC (A copy of these recommendations is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office) Ruth Royster presented the recommendations from HSAC. After extended discussion, it was decided that $5, 657 would be added to the markup list for the "Friends of Black Children" program that will be administered out of the Social Services Department. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Dick Symthe, Director of the Social Services Board, stated in preface to his remarks about the budget that the Social Services Department located in the southern facility is not in compliance with State require- ments. He mentioned two problems that need to be addressed either this year or in future budgets. First, the waiting list for daycare far exceeds the services that can be provided and second the chore providers are not covered by any kind of medical insurance program. With reference to the budget, Smythe stated that although several items were not recommended by the Manager he would concentrate on those which are the highest priority. The first is the position of an account technician. This person would handle the day care accounts as well as other accounts which are now being handled by various social workers. If this position is reinstated, the equipment for the position would need to also be put back into the budget. Another priority item at a cost of $2,200 is for the director to attend an executive training program sponsored by UNC and the National Welfare Leadership Conference. He asked that reconsideration be given to putting this request back into the budget. He also endorsed the "Friends of Black Children" program as presented by HSAC. He expressed concern that the request for file cabinets was not funded and asked that the Board give further consideration of this item. Ken Thompson stated that half of the file cabinets requested were included in the budget and that it was not the intent to cut from the budget the $2,200 for the executive training program. It was decided to add to the markup list $17,570 for the account technician position, $2,200 for travel and $3,844 for equipment. Discussion ensued on the budget for the Animal Shelter. it was decided that additional information is needed on the proposed workplan as well as on the average length of time an animal is kept, fees, etc. Albert Kittrell will bring back to the Board additional information on the operation of the Animal Shelter. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to discuss, Chair Marshall adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on July 6, 1987 in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina.