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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES February 24, 2014 4 Commissioner McKee asked whether the safety net funds could be transferred into some of these other programs. Ms. Coston responded that there are some other programs funded in next years’ budget, including subsidized employment, wheels to work, and car repairs that could use funding and would really help the county’s antipoverty efforts. Commissioner McKee explained he did not want to see the money sitting there at the end of the year and these programs sound like a good fit for these funds. The money is there to fund needs that are not being met and can be used to fund programs that might prevent people from needing additional services at the agency. Sharron Hinton gave the Board an overview of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council programs funded through the agency’s budget. She also mentioned some of the other projects funded in the budget including the Building Futures Program, a youth employment program previously administered by JOCCA. Ms. Coston added that the Community Response Grant, funded in the budget, is a three-year grant for intensive in-home services. Commissioner McKee asked what the plan is at the end of the three-year period for a grant like this. Ms. Coston responded that she is looking for a new funding source for the program but if one is not found, the staff member in that position will be moved back into a permanent position as a vacancy comes up. Ms. Garavaglia asked Commissioner McKee whether the building lease could be renegotiated because it seems very high. Commissioner McKee responded that he was not on the Board when this discussion was held but he understood there was a market rate issue on the purchase. Claire Millar moved that the Board recommend the FY2014-15 Social Services budget to the County Manager as written. Tamara Dempsey-Tanner seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. 5. Director’s Report The Joint DSS-BOCC Meeting is being moved to April 29, 2014 at 5:30 at Southern Human Services. Nancy Coston added she is planning to ask staff to highlight some of the agency’s antipoverty programs. Earl McKee responded that hearing that information would help the Commissioners in their discussions on poverty. Ms. Coston also noted that there is a work session on poverty that is scheduled in May. VII. Announcements The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2014 at the Hillsborough Commons, 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina at 4:00 pm. Claire Millar moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 pm. Earl McKee seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. Submitted by Nancy Coston Director Pat Garavaglia Chair