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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES February 21, 2011 3 The agency plans to use existing social workers and accounting staff to administer both programs if the proposal is approved by the Orange County Partnership for Young Children Board. Ms. Coston informed the Board that even with consolidation, it is highly unlikely that working parents will be taken off the waiting list next year. She added that none have been removed from the waiting list in a year. Claire Millar asked what the anticipated reaction is from the Orange County Partnership for Young Children Board. Ms. Coston replied that she thinks the reaction will be positive and has hope that the proposal will be approved. Pat Garavaglia noted that it has not been that long ago that there was no waiting list. Ms. Coston responded that stimulus funds really helped but the attrition rate was not high enough to deal with the reduction of funds received by the agency. 5. Animal Services Partnership Nancy Coston informed the Board about the partnership between Social Services and Animal Services. As part of this partnership, clients of Social Services can get pets spayed or neutered for free. This helps increase the number of pets that have been either spayed or neutered, and helps decrease the number of puppies and kittens in the shelter. 6. Director’s Report Pat Garavaglia informed the Board that a lot of people came to the food distribution held at the Commons. Many of the people there were not receiving Food and Nutrition Services, but filled out applications to determine eligibility while on site. Nancy Coston has been communicating with the Durham Food Bank to schedule a meeting and visit to determine what both FRIENDS of DSS and the agency can do to make sure that residents of northern Orange County have the opportunity to receive food. Arthrell Sanders asked how the agency got the word out. Ms. Coston responded that fliers were given to churches. Denise Shaffer added that notices were posted in the offices and emails were sent to community partners. The Joint Meeting with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on March 17th at Government Services Center. Board Members should be there between 5:00 and 5:15 for dinner. The meeting begins at 5:30. In the past, the agency has done an overview, but given the needs and issues, it may be better to include some numbers surrounding the budget. Pat Garavaglia noted that if there are any talking points for the Board to mention, feel free to share those. 7. Executive Session Pat Garavaglia moved that the Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to GS § 143 318.11(a)(1) pursuant to § 7B 2901(a). Claire Millar seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. VII. Announcements The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 21, 2011 at the Hillsborough Commons, Mayo Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. On a motion by Claire Millar and seconded by Pat Garavaglia, the Board adjourned their regular meeting at 5:22 P.M.