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~w. through the provision of facilities. He stated that since additional monies is needed to complete the project, he is wondering what shortfalls the County School System may be experiencing in their capital needs and what the needs will be come budget time next year. Mr. Willhoit suggested that the two Boards pursue this issue and no action be taken by the Chapel Hill- Garrboro Board of Education. Dr. Hanes stated that the School Board would meet this evening and had planned to make a decision on this matter. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he was in favor of the concept of the joint development of the facilities, however, he was concerned with the question of Lincoln Gym and felt the County Recreation Council should be involved regarding its use, as well as the Chapel Hi11 and Garrboro Recreation Commissions. Dr. Hanes asked that the Board of Commissioners arrange a meeting with the Chapel Hill-Garrboro School Board as soon as possible to discuss this' proposal further. ~ Commissioner Willhoit stated that there appeared to be two areas of thought, the gym and the fields. It should be decided whose responsibility it is to provide funds. He stated that it appeared to him to be a County responsibility and the County Board should have some feel as to where they stand. He added that it is essential tc the County Recreation program that the County Recreation Department administer the Lincoln Gym in order to provide facilities for residents in that end of the County. Mr. Willhoit moved to request the School Board to delay entering into any contract that binds the use of Lincoln Gym. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he did not wish to delay the main devllopment of the proposal, but to get some willingness on the part of Chapel Hi11 to discuss further some mechanism by which Lincoln Gym would be administer during this 30 year period. If an agreement is signed that this area be left open until all paxties sit down and discuss some mechanism or guarantee of use over this period. Discussion continued. The Chairman declared Commissioner Willhoit's motion died for lack of a second. The Board decided to meet with the Chapel Hill-Garrboro Board of Education at the regular meeting this evening at 7:45 p.m. to discuss the matter further. Item 16: The Board should develop a mechanism to consider proceedings of the Human Services Delivery Conference. Chairman Whitted asked that the Planning Committee take the information developed at the October 28 and 29 conference and do either one or two things. See if there are specific recommendations to the Board of Commis- . sinners for action or need for any. follow-up conference. 2) Need for a County wide Conference on needs assessment and there was mention of a six month follow up conference. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that an evaluation meeting had been scheduled for November 21st of the Planning Committee. Chairman Whitted suggested that those attending the Conference who serve on various boards, should go back to their Boards and discuss what happened at the Conference and to use what was developed in the conference. Input should be funneled back to the Flanning Committee. Item 18: JOCCA has requested the County modify certain electrical circuits in the Northside School that will enable them to install an electrical dishwasher. This work is estimated to cost between $800 and $1,000. The County Manager stated that this would improve electrical service in the building, however, this is not all that needs to be done to the electrical service in order to renovate the building. upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson it was moved and adopted to approve modifications to certain electrical circuits in the Northside School for the JOCCA Program.