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175 Mr. Toscano stated that he would prefer to use the funds which had been targeted for Family Services to bring down State funds for an additional child protective service worker in the Department of. Social Services and Councilors agreed to this suggestion. The half time planner position for the Charlottesville- Albemarle Children and Youth (CACY) Commission was discussed. Ms. Waters stated that she favored adding the position for the CACY Commission which would enable them to complete their assessment sooner, adding that it might be an opportunity for shared services and combining overhead. Ms. Slaughter recommended using funds for the part-time teen coordinator position which has remained unfilled for the CACY Commission position. Mr. Toscano questioned what the status of the planner position would be after the assessment was completed and expressed concern about creating a new position at this time. Ms. Slaughter noted that it was Council that created a new agency. Mr. Toscano questioned whether Council was willing to tie the funding to a one year contract, and suggested the possibility of hiring a one year consultant to do the job. Ms. Waters stated that she would be comfortable limiting the position to a one year contract, on the condition that it would not absolutely be eliminated at that time. Mr. Vandever stated that he did not think the planner role has been clearly defined and felt the same amount of money would have a greater impact if given to JAUNT. Rev. Edwards stated that he has not heard JAUNT administrators say what they could do to cut costs. Mr. Vandever replied that the Charlottesville Transit Service has not been asked to operate more efficiently and added that he was not anxious to spend more money on needs assessment. Ms. Slaughter expressed concern about cutting programs for children and youth. It was the consensus of Council to use funds designated for the part-time teen coordinator for the planner position, with the understanding that the planner would assume some of the teen coordinator's role to the extent possible. Ms. Slaughter stated that she felt the Clerk of the Circuit Court. made a good case for an additional part-time clerk. Mr. Hendrix expressed concern with adding an employee in the Clerk's office when the State Compensation Board has turned down the request and when other City positions are being eliminated. Rev. Edwards stated that while he believed the position was needed, he felt local attorneys should lobby the State to fund the position. Ms. Slaughter questioned whether another current City position could be shared with the Clerkls office. Ms. Peacock noted that State funds are available for the Clerk to hire temporary help.