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Roos 12 rPrE 984 board members since some employees feel intimad coming before a complete board. The consensus of the Board of Health was that a major problem was finding a Nurse Supervisor. That position has now been filled and she will start work in January. The Board expressed they hope to see an improvement in morale once she is on board. Overall the picture is getting better. They are pleased with the new facility and are in the process of organizing an open house. No formal action was taken following the discussion. The Chairman on behalf of the Board thanked the Health Board for coming and extended his appreciation for their contribution to Lee County. The Board then observed a short recess. Following the recess, the Board convened with all members present. The next item on the agenda was general discussion with the Social Services Board. The following members of the Social Services Board were present: Mr. Bob Jones, Ms. Virginia Harrington and Ms. Frances Foushee. Also present Mr. Donn Gunderson, Director and Mr. Beady Waddell, Staff Supervisor. Mr. Gunderson advised they have received an allocation for funds for Child Protective Services. The General Assembly provided funds for Lee County of $23,704. The Social Services Department is required by law to promptly respond and investigate all reports of neglect and abuse. The number of reports has increased in Lee County by 42% this past fiscal year. The number of substantiated cases in Lee County has increased by 56 to 67%. The Social Services Board approved the request to create a 3/5-time Social Worker III position to investigate reports of abuse and neglect. The cost would be $9,258 in salary and fringe benefits for a position that would start December 1, 1989. This has an annual cost of $15,873 based upon the current year pay plan (if the position was filled by 1/1/90, the cost would be $7,937 for the remainder of the year. Any one of these amounts is well below the $23,704 provided by the General Assembly. Commissioner Matthews moved for approval of the 3/5-time Social Worker III position. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dossenbach and upon a vote the results were as follows: Aye: Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, Wicker and Cox Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. There followed a two boards concerning morale. No action was discussion the members discussion between the members of the the Chore Worker Program and Department taken and following the extended of the Board of Commissioners thanked 2