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SEP 211983 <br />Mrs. Myers, resident of the North County, informed the <br />Board that she has worked with Neighbors Helping Neighbors <br />for the last two years. She has done similar work in other <br />parts of the country, but nowhere has she seen a program <br />work as well as this one. <br />Chairman Bird confirmed that the entire Board is <br />familiar with Mr. DeGenero's work and are behind his <br />concept; the problem lies with supplying space in the <br />Administration Building. The Chairman brought up the <br />problem that the County switchboard is only manned during <br />the daytime hours on weekdays and.not at all on weekends or <br />holidays, and a phone number which is manned on more of a 24 <br />hour basis might be preferable. <br />Mr. DeGenero felt we could have a number for an emer- <br />gency and noted that the crisis line is doing a wonderful <br />job. He stated that he would like to have the authoritative <br />nature of the call coming through the County Administrative <br />Building. <br />Commissioner Scurlock stressed that space is a severe <br />problem, and we have been able to make space available only <br />on a very limited basis for our State Congressman and State <br />Representative. He asked if Mr. DeGenero is talking about a <br />small office where his group would provide personnel to man <br />it or if he wanted something larger and the use of a County <br />employee. <br />Mr. DeGenero stated that he would have.a total <br />volunteer group, but they do need some space for a desk and <br />a chair. He emphasized that the project will go on its own <br />merits, and believed everyone will benefit, the Police <br />Department, etc., when you show somehow how to help <br />themselves and establish responsibility. Mr. DeGenero. <br />commented that he had discussed this idea with City Manager <br />Little, who was enthusiastic about the concept. <br />101 <br />Boa rAu 709 <br />