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84 Item S: The State Department of Transportation recommends the addition of SR #1$93 to the State Road System. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to accept the recommendation of the State Department of Transportation. The Clerk was instructed to forward a letter to the Department of Transportation informing them of this action. Item 6: A report from the Intergovernmental Task Force by Mr. Marvin Silver. Mr. Silver was recognized by Chairman Whitted and Mr. Silver stated that he was present to inform the Board of the impact the Recreation Program, which was started last year, has had in the Chapel Hi11-Carrboro area. The major aspect of the program was to provide funds to open up the school building's facilities and gymnasiums for recreational purposes in the southern end of the County. He proceeded to present to the Board members charts of the utilization of the buildings for recreational purposes in the years 1976-1977 and the proposed utili- zation for the years 1977-1978. For 1976-1977, the total capacity of usage averaged approximately 2700 hours per month, which includes two elementary schools that were not used to full capacity. The schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area were utilized 50 percent for recreation purposes. Mr. Silver stated that the proposed plan for 1977-78 was for full utilization of the school buildings for expanded recreation hours and free play for children. One important aspect of the proposed program is to substitute a recreation person to oper and close the buildings, thereby, eliminating theneed for custodial services to perform these duties. He stated that a proposal which will be submitted will provide a mechanism whereby there will be mutual personnel, who would be responsible to the School system and at the same time responsible to the Recreation Program, to maintain the buildings and which would provide a substantial savings. Mr. Silver stated that the recreation program for South Orange was envisioned as being large and successful, and he hoped Orange County weuld give clear signals to Chapel Hill and Carrboro in the preparation of their forthcoming budget, so they would be able to proceed with what needs to be done. He stated that the total figure of 2200 hours per month for 1976-77 is based on a schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., seven days a week in three major schools, and in the Lincoln facility, and one school in the Carrbaro area. The figure 10,824 hours is an estimate of what the Recreation Department would like for 1977-78. Commissioner Pinney asked if the current energy requirements had effected the Recreation Program. Dr. Hanes, Superintendent of the Chapel Hill-Carrbaro School System, stated that the system had cut off the heat in the gyms during and after school hours, however, the programs were continuing. He informed the Board of new legislation regarding energy use in schools. He stated that the proposal would make available to local administrative units in the school, one-half the cost of a position within the school system to coordinate and direct community activiity in and around the school area. He added that he felt the position would give support to the Recreation Program. Mr. Pinney asked if the $86,321 figure was the total, projected for maximum usage of the buildings. The reply from Dr. Silver was yes. Commissioner Gustaveson complimented the Intergovernmental Task Force for their hard work. Chairman Whitted stated that it was encouraging to see the funds which are appropriated by the County being put to such good use. Dr. Silver asked that the Commissioners feed this information into the County's budget process so that the Recreation Frogram in South Orange could expand. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 7 on the agenda: Representatives of the Orange Committee will discuss with the Board of Commissioners the State and County Board of Elections.