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9 <br /> Sharron Hinton said Durham Tech will have a Certified Nursing Assistant class, Human <br /> Resource Development classes, and a GED program there, but is unsure of the schedule at this <br /> time. She explained that Alamance Community College will not be onsite, but the Center pays for <br /> the tuition for classes there. <br /> Commissioner Fowler said she noticed there were meeting rooms and classrooms when <br /> she toured the facility. She asked if they will be available to the public and nonprofits. <br /> Council Member Fray said they spoke to a member of Carrboro Parks and Recreation <br /> staff, and they indicated those spaces will be available for the public to reserve through the <br /> Carrboro Parks and Recreation website. <br /> Council Member Haven-O'Donnell asked Jody Smith to add the numbers he shared during <br /> his presentation to the library's website for the public to see. She thanked the Board of County <br /> Commissioners and staff for following through with the new library and highlighted its importance. <br /> Council Member Fray said they are glad to see that there will be non-career/work services <br /> offered by DSS. They asked if individuals needing assistance with food and nutrition, or childcare <br /> could be told to go to the Drakeford Center. <br /> Sharron Hinton said yes, there will be staff there on a rotation to provide those services to <br /> residents. <br /> Council Member Fray said residents and visitors are delighted to have the Drakeford <br /> Center. They said the only critical feedback they have heard is related to coming in and out of the <br /> library once in the parking deck, so some additional signage would be beneficial. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if financial counseling is available to all residents. <br /> Sharron Hinton said it has typically been utilized by participants in DSS programs, but it <br /> would not be an issue for other individuals to make an appointment to receive those services as <br /> well. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if DSS has a Certified HUD Financial Counselor on <br /> staff. <br /> Sharron Hinton said the Financial Counselor is not HUD-Certified. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if the Terrace is also available for the public to reserve. <br /> Carrboro Town Manager Patrice Toney said yes. <br /> Mayor Foushee expressed Kudos to both boards and staff for getting the Drakeford <br /> Complex done. She highlighted the importance of libraries and their community benefits. She <br /> relayed a concern about building safety that a resident brought up to her. <br /> Carrboro Town Manager Patrice Toney said internal staff is working together to come up <br /> with a security plan. <br /> Council Member Fray asked about the plan to replace temporary fencing around the <br /> bioswale feature in the front of the building. <br /> Alan Dorman, Orange County Asset Management Services Director, indicated that <br /> permanent fencing was approved today to go into that area. <br /> Commissioner Carter echoed comments from Council Member Fray at the Grand Opening <br /> and acknowledged the work of former board members and others that developed and followed <br /> through on this project. <br /> Council Member Haven-O'Donnell mentioned another concern with the parking deck. She <br /> said there is a sharp turn that can be difficult to navigate and asked staff to address that area to <br /> avoid a potential accident. <br /> Alan Dorman, Orange County Asset Management Services Director, said his staff will look <br /> into that along with additional signage. <br />