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• PAGE 7 In the first six months, 142 people have been served. They do plan to add another staff person next year. Rev. Seymour stated that they are in the process of raising $300,000 for renovations to the shelter. The Interfaith Council does supplement the DSS budget. The $15,000 is for operating expenses. The budget request was $20,000. The Manager recommends $5,000. (7) COALITION FOR BATTERED WOMEN - Darlene Wells noted that they requested $14,000 and that the recommendation is for $11,000. She asked that the Board consider increasing their allocation. She explained the services that the coalition provides. They served so far this year approximately 260 women, men and children. She emphasized the need for the kind of service the coalition provides. Their total budget is $199,000. (8) THE ARTSCENTER - Bette Wilson explained how the ArtsCenter has grown and elaborated on some of the old and new programs. Their total budget is $684,000. Their programs supports approximately half of this amount. She asked that the Board fund their proposal. Commissioner Carey suggested that the County fund $5,000 but that it be precluded from being used for debt service and used only for current operations. (9) LITERACY COUNCIL - Susan Aldermeyer thanked the Board for their support. Commissioner Carey suggested to the Council that they try some nontraditional ways of reaching those that need their service. (10) WOMEN'S HEALTH COUNSELING - Norma Eiseheimer, Treasurer of WHC stated that their request had been for funding in the amount of $15,500 and the Manager has recommended $12,200. She explained the services offered and how they use volunteers. She described their fundraising activities. She talked about the staffing needs and how it relates to the separate areas of the organization. Diana Altman, Chair of the Board, talked about the programming needs. She stated that the outreach in the community has grown. The main emphasis is on preventive health care including AIDS. They have placed strong emphasis on support groups. They have requested an increase of $3,300 which represents less than what their needs actually are. (11) FIRE CHIEF ASSOCIATION - Bobby Baker gave background information. Mike Tapp, President of the Fire Chiefs Association asked that the position of Orange County Fire Marshall be created. He explained that out of the eight volunteer fire departments that all but one support this request. A job study has been completed. He asked that the Board support a fulltime fire marshall position. There is enough work in the County to support _ this request. A fire marshall would keep the County Manager and the Board of Commissioners informed of happenings ifi the fire departments. He described the responsibilities of this person. A spokesperson from the Orange County Firefighters Association stated that this should be a fulltime position and supported their recommendation to wait until January 1, 1989 and hire a fulltime person. Commissioner Willhoit questioned the equity in funding such a position and stated that support for such a position should come from the people