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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br />July 16, 2012 <br />2 <br /> <br />Albert Williams asked how the relationship was between the county, the University of North <br />Caroling at Chapel Hill and the Town of Chapel Hill. Mr. Waldon responded that the current <br />relationship is very good. He added that Chapel Hill just finished its comprehensive plan, Chapel <br />Hill 2020. Part of the plan is to concentrate development in certain locations instead of allowing <br />sprawl. <br /> <br />Nancy Coston added that there have been discussions about moving the Skills Development <br />Center to this site. <br /> <br />Mr. Waldon offered to bring back drawings when some are completed to share with the Board. <br />Board members responded that they would like to see those drawings. <br /> <br />2. NC FAST Update <br /> <br />Lindsey Shewmaker gave an update about NC FAST. The phase I counties are beginning to go <br />live in the system and Orange County is hoping to avoid some of the problems faced by the pilot <br />counties. Staff are meeting to work on a plan for implementing NC FAST and will share that with <br />the Board at the August meeting. <br /> <br />Nancy Coston added that staff are excited but expect the next year to be difficult as changes occur. <br />Some staff may not be able to manage. <br /> <br />3. Director’s Report <br /> <br />The preliminary findings for the Medicaid Transportation audit indicate no material findings. Serena <br />McPherson should receive the credit for this, and has done a wonderful job managing this change. <br /> <br />Nancy Coston is no longer the president of the North Carolina Association of County Directors of <br />Social Services so she will not have to be as active in that group. She will still be the point person <br />for Work Support Strategies. <br /> <br />The Social Services Institute will be held on October 24th-26th in Raleigh. Claire Millar indicated she <br />would like to attend. <br /> <br />There is a disaster management drill scheduled for August 22, 2012. Agency staff will be taking <br />part in the drill. <br /> <br />Nancy Coston was reappointed to the Work Force Development Board. Sharron Hinton will also <br />continue to have a role. <br /> <br />There is a holiday coordination and planning meeting on July 30, 2012 at 2:00PM. <br /> <br />Many clients have used their maximum allotment of CIP for the year. The agency will be working <br />with its partners to try to assist these families in the event of a cold winter. <br /> <br />4. Executive Session <br /> <br />On a motion by Claire Millar and seconded by Arthrell Sanders, the Board moved into Executive <br />Session pursuant to GS§ 143 318.11(a)(6). <br /> <br />VII. Announcements