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Commissioner Gordon referenced the Library Services Task Force recommendations. <br /> She asked if the Heritage Center could be in the new library. Laura Blackmon said that there <br /> would be no room. <br /> Lucinda Munger went over the timeline. In 2010-11, staff would present to the BOCC for <br /> adoption the 3-5 year strategic plan for all Orange County Libraries utilizing professional library <br /> standards and guidelines based on community needs. In 2011-12, there would be a plan and <br /> design for the Southwest Regional Library. In 2012-13, the Southwest Regional Library would <br /> be open. The estimated annual cost is $485,000. In 2013-14, there would be an evaluation of <br /> expanding the Cedar Grove Branch and an evaluation of a need for the Efland-Cheeks Branch. <br /> P-14— Fulfill remainder of bond issuance approved by voters in 2001 for soccer <br /> and Twin Creek (G-5). <br /> Parks and Recreation Director Lori Taft said that she and Dave Stancil both submitted <br /> information on this item. She said that it would be possible to implement the idea of a linear <br /> park at Twin Creeks in the near future, using the existing money from the 2001 bond that is <br /> designated for Twin Creeks. A hard surface greenway or linear park would be close to meeting <br /> the specification that Carrboro outlines for its greenway program, and could be connected from <br /> the southern end of Twin Creeks property all the way up to the school. This would include a <br /> bridge. <br /> Regarding soccer, she has spoken with Town of Chapel Hill staff, and she thinks that it <br /> is doable. The $600,000 is what is believed to be the remainder of the Soccer Superfund <br /> Money. The Smith Middle School field could be redone, but this would cost $800,000. The <br /> Board needs to discuss this further. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Manager had a meeting with <br /> the Mayor and Manager with Carrboro in October and they talked about Smith Middle School <br /> and possibly doing another presentation. He would like to explore the options. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the money appropriated for Twin Creeks should be spent <br /> for Twin Creeks. The linear park is in the master plan. <br /> David Stancil said that these decision points would be coming to the Board in the near <br /> future at a work session. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Gordon about spending the money <br /> allocated for Twin Creeks at Twin Creeks. <br /> 2. Board Guidance Regarding FY 2009-10 Budget Development <br /> Laura Blackmon said that this could be moved to the next budget work session. <br /> Commissioner Hemminger asked for updated numbers on sales tax and students. <br /> Donna Coffey said on February 12th the staff will be providing a fiscal outlook for next <br /> year. The student membership could also be provided in that package. In school year 2010-11, <br /> preliminary projections indicate that CHCCS will be overcapacity in the elementary school level <br /> by 26 students. This is a preliminary number. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked that staff bring back the information about timelines for <br /> Elementary#11. <br /> The information for this item and the Federal Economic Stimulus Package will be coming <br /> back on February 121h <br /> 3. Federal Economic Stimulus Package <br /> This item will be addressed on February 121h <br />