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8 <br />school bond issue in November. <br />John Link explained that the most reasonable option is where the <br />County pays a flat $400,000 a year - $200,000 for the lease and $200,000 for <br />operational costs. The organization would staff the pool and the County <br />would share in the profits. The option whereby the County would receive 50~ <br />of the profits would reduce the County's debt obligation. <br />Commissioner Insko asked for financial information after the first <br />five years of operation. <br />Chair Carey hopes the County can move ahead with this project. <br />If not, he suggests that a committee be formed to study the issue. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis stressed that the kids do not have any <br />place to go. Kids would pay for a place to skate for something as simple as <br />skateboarding. He feels the County needs some healthy outlets for the kids. <br />Commissioner Willhoit would very much like to see the pool <br />approved. He questions to what extend the County can get the community <br />behind this and if Can matching funds or contributions be solicited in some <br />sort of challenge. He would like to see the commitments that Triangle <br />Hocking has received. <br />Susan Waldrop stated that many organizations are waiting to see <br />the level of County support for this project before making a commitment. <br />John Link feels that if the County approves this project in the <br />CIP that it will provide a challenge to the group to raise the remainder of <br />the money. <br />Chair Carey noted that the County will never be able to afford a <br />pool by using only County monies because of the other capital projects that <br />will take priority. <br />Commissioner Gordon referred to the student-teacher ratio and <br />asked if the Board would support the basic education goal of 22 or 23 for <br />Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. <br />Neil Pederson noted that if the school system reduced their <br />elementary class size, they would need to hire more teachers and they have <br />no space for these teachers. <br />John Link suggested and the Board agreed that for fiscal year 92- <br />93 only, the county's recurring capital would be paid from sales tax revenue <br />instead of property tax revenues. No projects will be hurt by this process. <br />C. CONSIDERATION OF OWASA-RELATED ISSUES (APRIL 1 ASSEMBLY OF <br />GOVERNMENTS MEETING) <br />This item will be considered at the June 1, 1992 meeting. <br />IX. BOARD COMMENTS - NONE <br />X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE <br />XI. APPOINTMENTS <br />PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to <br />appoint Gloria Williams and Kathy Lafone to three year terms and Marti pryor- <br />Cook to a two year term and Jenny Bryant to a term yet to be decided. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />