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Jerry Passmore reported that work continues with the design of the counter in the kitchen at the Adult Day Health Center. The present size accommodates only 13 clients and needs and additional 24 inches to expand to 29 clients. The architect is working on improving the design or getting cost estimates to fix the counter. Discussions continue as to reasons for change and Mr. Passmore will be meeting with county projects manager, Jeff Thompson for a resolution. Mr. Passmore provided copies of a letter requesting funding for the Orange County Food Service Initiative from the Triangle Community Foundation. He stated that Jerry Kruter’s wife was looking into other foundations to pursue. It was suggested to request funds from the Town of Chapel Hill. Mr. Passmore handed out the Updated Food Service Phase-In Timeline. Preparation has started in submitting RFP bids as for outside caterer for Food Service for a minimum of 6 months and if no funds to prepare on site then extend outside service for the year. A desire is to begin serving food on washable dinnerware and that the Friends of both senior centers could provide the dinnerware. The goal is to eliminate paper plates, etc. There was discussion of charging for the meals. Mr. Passmore stated that there cannot be charges per meal and that donations only can be suggested. The average donation received now is $1.00. Commissioner Alice Gordon questioned the vision for the food service; move forward in preparing food on site. She recommended having an introductory statement before presenting the overview of the timeline. Leo Allison reported on the SportsPlex Advisory Committee meeting held on March 17. He stated that most of the meeting was touring the new renovations at the SportPlex and that there was a lot of activity. He said that there was also some discussion about limited use of the ballroom at the Central Orange Senior Center by outside groups when not in use by senior programs. There was also discussion regarding responsibility of maintenance of the grounds and pond. Mr. Passmore said that there would be a meeting with Pam Jones, County Central Services Director, to discuss some of the issues regarding the outside of the buildings such as access to the pond for fishing, trails around the pond with benches, review the traffic pattern around the circle, and some form of garden at the building entrances. Heather Altman, reporting on Triangle J Area on Aging, said that she had the opportunity to meet new Deputy Secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services, Ms. Maria Spaulding. She stated that Ms. Spaulding had a great interest in Long Term Care and that Ms. Spaulding would be visiting Carol Woods. There was some discussion of stimulus funds. Ms. Altman also reported that there was a lot of activity going on with the Community Resources Connections Project and that Ms. Sabrina Lee had visited Carol Woods. Ms. Altman said that some of the planning could be in implementation in six months. Responding to Mr. Lackey’s question regarding sustainability, Ms. Altman said that she was very positive about the sustainability of the plan. Due to Chair Lackey having to leave the meeting at 4:15 pm Vice-chair Fred Schroeder presided for the closing agenda items. Page 2 of 3