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BETH LAMANNA, President-Elect of the Ephesus PTA, is concerned about <br /> the overcrowding conditions. The class size at Ephesus is pushing 30 kids. <br /> There is a need for more individual attention. She supports a new elementary <br /> school. <br /> HARVEY GOLDSTEIN, member of the Executive Board of the Frank Porter <br /> Graham PTA, spoke about the overcrowding conditions at Frank Porter Graham. <br /> He feels the physical environment impacts the quality of the teaching and <br /> learning that takes place. His one son is in a Children of Today and Tommorow <br /> (COTT) class and because of the overcrowding may not be in a COTT class next <br /> year and this concerns him. He supports the technology in the CIP and asked <br /> that the Board consider increasing this allocation in future years. He feels <br /> the key to economic growth is quality schools. <br /> VICKI KOWLOWITZ, member of the Glenwood PTA, spoke about the parent <br /> involvement in the school. She asked what the parents can do to help in <br /> getting more elementary space. <br /> SARAH STEWART suggested having a campaign to buy in Orange County. She <br /> feels that a "Buy Orange" campaign needs to be implemented within the County. <br /> LOIS HERRING spoke in support of the swimming pool for central Orange. <br /> She emphasized that older people also need healthy outlets. <br /> WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED <br /> John Link noted that the comments received focused on education and the <br /> proposed swimming pool project. He suggested that the Board approve those <br /> items about which there are no questions and set aside those issues that need <br /> to be further discussed. <br /> Commissioner Willhoit asked that the schedule for the energy retrofit <br /> be moved up rather than spreading it over a five year period because it does <br /> have a lasting impact and a cost reduction. If the Board does not agree with <br /> the money allocated for the schools and the pool, he would like to put monies <br /> into a utility fund for extension of the sewer line to the Buckhorn <br /> Interchange and earmark a modest amount for one time innovative projects that <br /> would not have a continuation need but would bring about a cost reduction that <br /> would have a continuing impact. <br /> Commissioner Insko clarified that if they approve the CIP this does not <br /> obligate them to expend money for the pool. <br /> This item will be placed on the next agenda for adoption of the items <br /> that are agreed upon and a possible work session for the schools and the pool. <br /> Commissioners Halkiotis, Carey and Insko stated their support of <br /> leaving money in the CIP for the pool project. <br /> VII. REPORTS <br /> A. ACCESS TO POTENTIAL LANDFILL SITES <br /> John Link stated that last year the Board requested that reports <br /> be provided through the Landfill Owners Group (LOG) that would outline the <br /> advantages and disadvantages of the potential landfill sites and an assessment <br /> of why or why not the Landfill Search Committee (LSC) voted to maintain each <br /> site under active consideration. The draft report has been provided to <br /> members of the LSC and the LOG and have been forwarded to the governmental <br /> bodies for consideration. Last year a concern had been expressed about the <br /> intrusive plan by Joyce Engineering to conduct site testing which would <br /> involve excavations. They have presented a revised plan which provides for <br />