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9 <br /> provide programming, staff and operating funds. The task force <br /> will renovate the space and provide furniture. John Link <br /> recommends that the Board commit to 6,102 square feet and require <br /> that there be a commitment from the task force to provide the <br /> additional funds necessary or execute a lease for the full 9,040 <br /> square feet with the intent to include future potential subleases. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit proposed that the intent of the <br /> County Commissioners be to lease the entire space with the Town of <br /> Chapel Hill providing the programming and accept the offer of the <br /> senior citizens group to provide the additional amount for the <br /> lease and the upkeep. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked about the long-term plan for the <br /> Senior Center after the five year lease. <br /> In answer to this question, Commissioner Willhoit indicated <br /> that the five years would provide time to show that the Senior <br /> Citizens Center is needed and that the Town of Chapel Hill will be <br /> requested to put this into their capital improvement plan to build <br /> an addition to their recreation facility on Estes Drive. <br /> Discussion ensued with Dr. Seymour answering various <br /> questions. The senior citizens will be responsible for retrofiting <br /> the rented space. <br /> Commissioner Gordon stated that this is a new initiative <br /> in a tight budget year. This would be a commitment for a five year <br /> period of time. There is no commitment from Chapel Hill at this <br /> point in time. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit indicated that this project was one <br /> of the goals set by the County Commissioners in December, 1989. <br /> The committee has identified that there is a need and they have <br /> found space that will be appropriate for a center. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis supports moving forward with this <br /> project stressing that a commitment needs to be received from the <br /> Chapel Hill Town Council. He has no problem making a commitment <br /> to approve the Manager's recommendation. He feels that if the <br /> county has a shortfall then either positions or programs will need <br /> to be cut. He feels this is a worthwhile initiative. <br /> The County Manager recommended that the Board indicate <br /> their intent to lease the base amount of this property (7,587 <br /> square feet) and approve a lease on May 6 contingent upon receiving <br /> confirmation from the Town of Chapel Hill that they will be <br /> pursuing support for the programming and that the seniors <br /> themselves will provide monies for the lease beyond the 6, 102 <br /> square feet and for the retrofiting and the cost of operations. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Insko to approve the Manager's recommendation as <br /> stated above. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> X. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br /> A. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br />