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\ ' �, ,� 8��' °~`~ taxes to fund the capital outlay request of the Orange County Schools. \ | James Dogerty: Spoke as the parent of three children, one at Stanback. He } asked that the Board fund the capital needs of Stanback in full. He questioned the negative environmental impact of Stanback on the learning and safety and security of the children. Jo Westbrook: Spoke as the parent of a child at Stanback. She addressed her concerns to the quality of education available at Stanback, She feels the Board should "ensure every opportunity available" to the children there. She cited safety concerns at Stanback. Shirley Popes: Spoke as the parent of a child in Stanback. She cited safety problems and said there was no improvement over the past year. She asked that the Board of Commissioners appropriate the full amount the Orange County Board of _ Education has requested for Stanback. Brenda Alexander: Spoke as the parent of a child at Grady Brown and for 65 other parents. She is in favor of funding for children with special needs. Robbie Harris: Foresty Service employee. Spoke in favor of restoring the . $4,300 the Manager cut from his budget. He said the State would match that cut with $6,400 in cuts. He said a new vehidle was needed this year on the Forestry Services replacement policy. John Morgan: Spoke for the Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce. He said the Chamber supports the no tax increase budget brought in by the Manager. He asks that the Board and the schools discuss needs prior to next year's budget. The Chamber endorses plans to strenghten the Sheriff's department. The Chamber feels, however, that some money should be specified for economic development in the County budget. The Chamber asks that a study be performed to determine if: 1) thure1s duplication of services; 2) responsibility and liability for volunteers; 3) number of persons receiving service; and, 4) cost of service delivery for ' human services departments. Katherine Morrison: Spoke for the Rape Crisis Center. She cited the Center's activities in the past year and statistics on rape in the County. She asked that the Board consider funding the Center at its full level requested. | Rovert Greenburg: Asked for an increase of 2.8 workers in Child Protective Services. He said this would just meet mandated services. He said due to inadequate staffing some cases are missed. Slally Plummer: Spoke for her support of the day care services. She said it