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2 the provider network to respond. She added that in the last 25 years 40% of the weather- related events in this country affected North Carolina, more than any other state. Ms. Hipskind will identify best practices, provide training, and foster collaborations among agencies. Jerry Passmore stated that the Department of Social Services is responsible for the special needs shelters in Orange County. Historically, they have been housed within the general public shelters. He suggested that their intake form be shortened. Linda Orndt added that the disabled population needs to be informed that a shelter exists for them. Jerry Passmore gave an update on the construction of the Seymour Center, scheduled for occupancy before May. He also announced that, on November 4, the Board of County Commissioners approved the architectural design for the new Central Orange Senior Center at the Sportsplex. That facility is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2008. The design includes a covered porch area. Mr. Passmore also reported that a meeting was held on December 11 to discuss the future of the Efland and Cedar Grove community centers. The ad-hoc committee will meet again in January to review who is responsible for the operation of the centers, what are their relationship with the Central Orange Senior Centers, and how the programs will be marketed. In Florence Soltys’ absence due to illness, Mr. Passmore presented a progress report on the Master Aging Plan Update process. He plans to have all of the input sessions completed by January and the report submitted to the Board of County Commissioners at its mid-February meeting. He thanked Jack Chestnut for his assistance in making presentations to local organizations. He noted some of the issues that have arisen during these presentations. Before adjourning the joint session, the minutes of the October 11 meeting were approved upon the motion made by Mary Ann Peter and the second provided by Jan Wassel. The meeting of the Advisory Board on Aging was called to order by Chair Jack Chestnut. Diane Henderson moved the approval of the minutes of the November 8 meeting. Peggy Cohn provided the second. Motion carried. Jerry Passmore announced that a board member orientation will be held prior to the January 10 meeting at the Central Orange Senior Center. Bob Jones distributed a current board member listing and asked members to update/correct the information. Jack Chestnut reported for both the Friends of the Chapel Hill and Central Orange senior centers. Mary Ann Peter suggested that retiring County Commissioner Steve Halkiotis would be a good nominee for the Aging Board. Mr. Passmore encouraged members to contact Bob Jones if they are unable to attend a meeting due to schedule conflict or illness. The Commissioners are now requiring that attendance be kept for all Board- appointed committees.