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0 0 noK . 13 Pp,[ 893 Ms. Pam Adams, Executive Director of the Department for the Aging, requested that the Board consider a proposal from the Department of the Aging to provide classes to train two nurses' aids at Central Carolina Community College with Job Training Partnership Act funds provided through Region M Council of Governments in the amount of $37,635.00. The nurses' aids would, in turn, provide home care within Lee County. After a brief discussion, Commissioner Matthews moved to adopt the proposal as requested. A copy of the contract is attached to these minutes, and upon this reference, made a part hereof. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. The Chairman recognized Mr. Bill Wilson, representative of the Lee-Harnett Mental Health Board, who presented an overview of the agency's budget and programs. He explained how flow-through funds funneled from the Federal government through the local agency are channeled for other organizations, such as the $14 million Fort Bragg project for Champus children. Chairman Stafford informed the Board that when LHMH serves as a "conduit" for these Federally funded programs, LHMH is more favorably considered for other funds that are available to the local program. Mr. Mansfield Elmore, LHMH Director, stated that serving in this capacity for the Federal government has benefitted Lee County, because Lee County is number one in North Carolina for State funds received per capita. Mr. Wilson reported that LHMH needs $113,850.00 from the County in order to operate in 1991-1992; cuts in funding from the State and Federal governments total approximately $300,000.00. Commissioner Hall stated that $103,850.00 was appropriated for the agency, but he did not recall anyone from LHMH appearing before the Finance Committee to discuss their needs of $113,850.00. Commissioner Cox addressed the rental expenses of the office facility in Jonesboro. Mr. Wilson stated that the facility costs $7.50 per square foot which includes the costs of maintenance and utilities. The Board directed the agency to investigate the costs of other potential facilities when the lease expires on the current facility in Jonesboro. Other staff members from LHMH attending the meeting included Ms. June Brown, Ms. Suzanne Norris, Ms. Debbie Brigman, Ms. Claretta Johnson, Dr. Thomas A. Wilson, and Dr. Bob Harris. The Board observed a brief recess. Following the recess, Mr. Ed Fitchett of Stuart-Fitchett and Associates presented a progress report on the Courthouse, Jail and Law Enforcement center project. Drawings and models of the project facilities were presented. Mr. Fitchett stated that upon approval from the Board, the construction document phase of the project could proceed. He stated that the City of Sanford Planning Department agreed to allow three hundred parking spaces for the facility, which the City will indicate in writing. 2