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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br />January 18, 2011 <br />3 <br />numbers. Volunteers at the site assist families in getting the food. Ms. Coston added that while the <br />agency would not like Orange County to lose the food, it will be difficult to develop an ongoing plan <br />to get this food distributed. For the long-term distribution of large amounts of food, the county <br />would need to find another location and a large number of volunteers. Pat Garavaglia noted that <br />she was not involved with this project as a member of FRIENDS, and she would have approached it <br />much differently. She added that FRIENDS is not aware of this plan. <br /> <br />Ms. Coston asked what the Board would like staff to do about this issue. Valerie Foushee <br />commented that staff have made accommodations for next week but after this instance, Ms. Warren <br />should be referred back to FRIENDS. Ms. Coston also commented that if the Food Bank needs <br />help distributing food, they should contact the Department of Social Services directly. Ms. Millar <br />asked how many volunteers were needed for these two days. Ms. Foushee responded that staff <br />will need as much help as possible. <br /> <br />Ms. Garavaglia noted that she would call Ms. Warren and try to gather more information. <br /> <br />4. PORCH Program <br /> <br />Claire Millar informed staff that PORCH could deliver thirty bags of groceries to the agency once <br />per month. Nancy Coston responded that staff are currently referring clients to OCIM and IFC for <br />food and would like to be able to provide other options. She added that the agency could accept <br />this type of food immediately. <br /> <br />5. Director’s Report <br /> <br />The Annual Staff Meeting will be held on January 28th at 11:00 AM at the Hillsborough Commons. <br />Lunch will follow at 12:00 PM. <br /> <br />The Joint Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on March 17th at <br />Government Services Center. <br /> <br />6. Executive Session <br /> <br />Valerie Foushee moved that the Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to GS § <br />143-318.11(a)(6). Claire Millar seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. <br /> <br />VII. Announcements <br /> <br />The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 21, 2011 at the Hillsborough <br />Commons, Mayo Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. <br /> <br />On a motion by Valerie Foushee and seconded by Claire Millar, the Board adjourned their regular <br />meeting at 5:18 P.M. <br /> <br />Submitted by <br /> <br /> Nancy Coston <br /> Director <br /> <br /> Pat Garavaglia <br /> Chair <br />