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the citizens of the Town. He stated that he felt the cost of utilities would be fair, however, he did not feel the County should pay rent. Chairman Garrett stated that she' agreed with Mr. Gustaveson. Dr. Martin stated that his Board had discussed same logical way to agree upon a fair contribution from the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and the County. He recommended that the municipalities and the County get together and agree on a contribution, based on popu- lation ox some other principal. Discussion ensued. The Board asked the County Manager and Commis- sioner Whitted to investigate and discuss the matter further with the Town of Hillsborough. The Chairman asked that a recommendation be pre- pared by the next meeting. - Chairman Garrett referred to Item 6: The Recreation Department and the Recreation Advisory Council have prepared a schedule of charges recommended for the use of their facilities. Mr. Wayne Weston, the Recreation Director, recognized Mr. Sob Strayhorn and Mr. Donald Roberts, members of the Recreation Advisory Council. Mr. Weston stated that the Recreation Department and the Recreation Advisory Council i.s proposing a system of fees and charges based on the concept that programs or activities of a special interest, designed to appeal to a limited group, should be paid for by that group and not financed from the general budget of the Recreation Department. Discussion ensued concerning the building rentals. Mr. Gustaveson stated that he felt there should be some mechanism to distinguish bet- ween private grops and clubs, and activities which are open to all County residents. He stated that he felt the basic philosophy should include the fact that the Recreation Bua~ldings and Facilities would be rented to the public only when not being used for Recreation Department sponsored programs. He requested that there be more definitions under Charitable, Civic, Religious, Educational (non-profit) so that the nature of the meetings would be very clear and therefore, enable the Advisory Council to make decisions as to the use of the facilities based on criteria as set out. The Board reviewed the Program Services/Rates. Discussion ensued concerning the waivor of charges for participants who could not affort to pay a charge. Commissioner Walker moved that the Board approve the Recreation proposal as it is written. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. Dicussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson requested that the motion be changed to read that the Board accepts the proposal instead of approving it. He stated that he felt the Board needed to meet .with the Recreation Advisory Council for further dialogue. Commissioner Whitted stated that he felt the Recreation Department needed to have the Board's approval if they were to use this proposal. Commissioner Pinney called for the question. Chairman Garrett called for a vote on the motion of Commissioner Walker that the Board accept for approval the Recsreation Department and the Recreation Advisory Council schedule fox charges and fees as outlined. All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was de- clared passed. For copy of Fee Schedules see page of this book• Item 11: The Planning Director will briefly review his department's work plan for use ox 701 funds. Mr. Ervin Dobson, Planning Director, presented to the Board a proposed work schedule for his Department, to be approved at a future work session. He stated that the Department's work plan was submitted to the Department of Natural, Economic and Resources earlier. $1,800. has already been requisitioned for the first quarter for planning efforts which dealt with the proposed zoning amendments and future zoning pra^ grams for the County. Mr. Dobson stated that his Department did need for the Planning Board and Staff, and the County Commissioners to sit