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6 <br />The Board agreed to add to their list of items for continuing <br />discussion with the schools the use of school facilities by recreation <br />departments, state and local standards (construction costs) and the <br />replacement of schools. <br />E. APPOINTMENT OF BOND COIINSEL <br />John Link reported to the Board on hiring a bond firm located in <br />North Carolina. He stated that if the County decides on a bond referendum <br />for May, he recommends that the County retain its current bond counsel of <br />Brown & Wood. If the bond referendum is later than May, he will do an <br />assessment process in an effort to locate a firm in North Carolina. <br />F. COMMONITY INTEREST IN A PLAYGROUND FOR THE PERRY HILLS SIIBDIVISION <br />MaryAnne Moore reported on the interest expressed by the citizens <br />of Perry Hills Subdivision for a playground to serve the residents of that <br />community. This neighborhood is located between the proposed Efland Park and <br />Lake Michel. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Council recognizes the <br />uniqueness of this subdivision but county policy direction to date has been <br />one of focusing efforts on developing six identified larger community, not <br />neighborhood, parks. <br />Commissioner Willhoit suggested that the County try to sell this <br />land for $12,000 and put the money back into the solid waste fund. The Board <br />agreed that the land would be placed on the market at a fair market value. <br />The County would be receptive to working with the community if they would <br />like to purchase this property for a park. Commissioner Willhoit noted that <br />the property will be more valuable when sewer lines are available. <br />G. SE~PER BOTTLENECK <br />Ted Abernathy reported that progress is being made to correct the <br />sewer bottleneck which exists at 86/70A and Elizabeth Brady Road. In 1988 <br />the County set aside $66, 000 as its contribution to correct this problem. <br />Complications delayed the project which caused an increase in the cost of the <br />project. In February a formal request will be made for the County to <br />contribute an additional $12,000. <br />VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGIILAR AGENDA <br />A. MATERNAL AND INFANT OIITREACH PROJECT <br />Dan Reimer reported on a proposal to accept a grant through the state <br />from the Kate B. Reynolds Trust to establish two (2) Maternal Outreach Worker <br />positions as an adjunct to the Baby Love, Maternity Care Coordination <br />Program. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner <br />Halkiotis to accept a grant through the State from the Kate B. Reynolds Trust <br />and to establish two, time-limited, Maternal Outreach Worker positions which <br />would be tied to available funding through the grant, and account for the <br />program funds through a grant project ordinance. <br />VOTE: AYES, 4; ABSTENTION, 1 (Chairman Carey because the organization he <br />works for will be sharing this position). <br />