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4 r- — — <br /> 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes <br /> 2 of this meeting as a reminder to those who come after this time of Jay <br /> 3 Thomas' human compassio*, and willingness to give his life in the <br /> 4 service of his country. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Adopted this 4th day of February, 1991 in Orange County, North Carolina. <br /> 7 <br /> 8 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 9 <br /> 10 VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE <br /> 11 <br /> 12 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE <br /> 13 <br /> 14 IX. REPORTS <br /> 15 <br /> 16 A. COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM <br /> 17 John Link presented an overview of the 1991-96 .Capital <br /> 18 Improvements Plan (CIP) . He asked that the Board consider holding a <br /> 19 public hearing either February 19th or March 4th. <br /> 20 Commissioner Gordon asked about the discretionary funds and <br /> 21 why they would only be received for 1990-91 and not for other years. <br /> 22 John Link stated that this is the amount of funds committed for that <br /> 23 particular year. These funds are allocated for emergency needs that <br /> 24 schools identify annually. <br /> 25 Commissioner Halkiotis asked if there was any thought on <br /> 26 combining the Law Enforcement Services Center with additional <br /> 27 administrative offices. Chairman Carey stated that there is a need to <br /> 28 more clearly identify the needs of the court system. He feels a study <br /> 29 on court facilities needs to be completed before forming a citizens task <br /> 30 force to study the courts particular need for space. <br /> 31 John Link explained that the money allocated for the water <br /> 32 and sewer at the New Hope Elementary School is for a potential need that <br /> 33 may not occur. <br /> 34 Commissioner Willhoit made reference to the items which are <br /> 35 new to the CIP and asked that a work session be scheduled to receive <br /> 36 additional information on these items and to further discuss these items <br /> 37 and alternatives that may be available. <br /> 38 It was the consensus of the Board to hold a work session and <br /> 39 at that time set the date for the public hearing on the CIP. <br /> 40 Commissioner Willhoit feels the subject of merger needs to <br /> 41 be discussed early before a bond referendum is considered. The money <br /> 42 for future planning for facilities needs to be in the CIP now. Chairman <br /> 43 Carey asked that the staff estimate the impact for Orange County if the <br /> 44 State decides to fund only one school system per county. <br /> 45 Commissioner Halkiotis questioned the authority of the <br /> 46 Hillsborough Fire Department in assuring that certain fireflow <br /> 47 requirements are the same for Orange County Schools as for Chapel <br /> 48 Hill/Carrboro Schools. <br /> 49 <br /> 50 X. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br /> 51 <br /> 52 A. CHILD DAY CARE SUBSIDY <br />