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UJK 1~ r representing the Emergency Food and Crisis Support Board, recommends Eloise Bizzari of the Lee County Christian Missions to be appointed by the Commissioners to fill a vacancy on that Board. Commissioner Cox requested that an information sheet be submitted to the Board of Commissioners on Ms. Bizzari, as well as any other recommendations that might be submitted to fill vacancies on the various boards. Commissioner Stafford stated that submitting the information sheet is optional. Action on this matter was tabled until the next meeting. County Manager Cowan indicated that Mr. J. C. Perry with the Outreach Mission has expressed an interest in building a center and combining their operations with the Emergency Food and Crisis Support Board and the Food Pantry Board. The County would have to sanction this merger of these Boards with the Outreach Mission. Commissioner Wicker stated that the Emergency Food and Crisis Support Board currently operates in conjunction with the Social Services Department. Commissioner Cox suggested that Mr. Cowan develop a study on the feasibility of the Boards merging with the Outreach Mission. Mr. Bob Joyce, Economic Development Director, was recognized and presented the proposed 1990 Community Development Block Grant project ordinance. A copy of the ordinance is attached to these minutes, and by this reference, made a part hereof. Commissioner Dossenbach moved that the 1990 Community Development Block Grant project ordinance be adopted. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. The Board then observed a short recess. Following the recess, the Board convened with all members present, except Commissioner Matthews. Mr. Joyce then requested the Board's endorsement of a grant proposal for $19,600.00 from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Inc. for the Opportunities for Families Fund. Mr. Joyce stated that the Foundation recognizes that the primary focus for aid to poverty stricken families is at the county level. Dr. Allen Cross, a pediatrician in Chapel Hill, assisted in composing this grant proposal. The funds would allow the County to study individuals receiving assistance to see if there are ways in which they may be served more efficiently. The study will allow evaluation of the delivery system itself to better serve people's needs. Mr. Joyce requested the Board's endorsement on this preliminary proposal and on the formation of the Commission for Family Opportunities, which would include the Chairman of 7