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the Reservoir Site Committees selection of a site was its integration wi3 <br /> th <br /> the life of the community and compatibility with the Land Use Plan. The <br /> University Lake Study data will be specific to that reservoir and not <br /> applicable to other watersheds. Other items mentioned as possible goals <br /> were (1) the extension of the Rural Buffer standards, (2) Joint Planning <br /> for Hillsborough, (3) a decision about drawing water from the Jordan, and <br /> (4) update of the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Marshall agreed the County <br /> needs to talk with Hillsborough but first needs to know their procedures <br /> for how they view different aspects of planning. She questioned how to <br /> preserve the integrity of the sewer and water policy and talk with <br /> Hillsborough on the level they want to talk on because Hillsborough does <br /> not want to talk about the water and sewer policy as a planning item or <br /> related to planning. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit suggested having a joint meeting with <br /> Hillsborough on various items. <br /> HUMAN SERVICES - The Board agreed we should emphasize teen programs. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis asked that the HSAC plan and implement a one day <br /> program bringing all teen providers together for information and planning. <br /> It was pointed out that one intent of the HSAC was to provide coordination <br /> of programs. The Board discussed calling the HSAC a "Planning Commission" <br /> but decided to leave it as is for the time being. <br /> Albert Kittrell asked about the relationship with non-profit agencies <br /> and if the County should have a contractual, grantor relationship, should <br /> the County fund all that is requested or do we evaluate their services and <br /> cut the funding accordingly. Commissioner Carey noted the County wants to <br /> have a contractual relationship and needs to establish some criteria of <br /> how much their budget should be and then go back to zero-based funding. <br /> Chair Marshall emphasized the County has an obligation to continue to <br /> fund the agencies that support the Sheriff' s Department and the Court <br /> system but that for any new agencies or for any expansion of programs, a <br /> criteria for evaluation needs to be developed. She asked that the <br /> administration give the Board some recommendations on this issue. <br /> Chair Marshall asked that the administration report to the Board what <br /> obligation it had to provide facilities for OPC, Cedar Grove Day Care and <br /> for the Community School for People Under Six. There may already be a <br /> policy on providing such facilities. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit asked that Albert Kittrell propose a policy for <br /> providing facilities for the three agencies and let the Board of <br /> Commissioners respond to the proposal. <br /> Chair Marshall questioned the property at Northside and asking how it <br /> got into the public and what the land may be used for if a new facility is <br /> built. <br /> DAY CARE - Chair Marshall stated that while she wants to do <br /> everything to support day care it conflicts with the Board's obligation to <br /> e but to keep open the option of providing additional help and facilities. <br /> The Board agreed to refer to the DSS Board the question of funding day <br /> care and asked that they specifically suggest some programs that would <br /> treat each citizen who needs the service equitably. <br /> LOW/MODERATE HOUSING - Beverly Whitehead reported that there are <br /> several task force committees who are in the process of developing a <br /> recommendation to be brought back to the Board. <br /> RECYCLED PAPER - Commissioner Willhoit noted the need for more <br /> effective programs and suggested an in-house program with the local <br /> government using recycled paper. Another landfill will be needed either <br /> for ash or for something else. Even if the ash is sent some place else, a <br />