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group, consisting of themselves, Chapel Hill, Orange County, and Carrboro. Chatham & <br />Chapel Hill will meet again on May 6th to discuss this further. <br />Alderman Gist suggested that since many of UNC's staff live in Chatham it would make <br />sense for the University to be involved in these discussions. Mayor Waldorf agreed to <br />follow through on this. <br />Northwest Transition Area: Alderman Bryan mentioned that on Saturday, May 31 st <br />Carrboro, Chapel Hill & Orange County will meet to discuss the Northwest Transition <br />area. <br />Land Use Council: Commissioner Gordon reported that each unit of government has <br />recommended members to serve on this Council, with the exception of the Chapel Hill <br />Carrboro Schools System. This group would work on recommending a model for <br />cooperation among the units of government. It might discuss the Meadowmont school <br />site upon request. <br />Council member Capowski asked for an update on the status of discussion <br />regarding Meadowmont and the possibility of its having a school site. <br />Town Manager Horton indicated that they have reviewed the site with the School <br />Board and school administrators are now reviewing it. The initial review is favorable. <br />The land was conveyed by Fee Simple Title and the Special Use Permit conditions <br />would be set by the Town Council. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis voiced his concern about using the bottom area for the <br />playing fields. Those areas are frequently flooded and do not make good playing fields <br />unless they are filled-in prior to construction. He offered the schools the services of the <br />County Engineer to help determine the suitability of this land for playing fields. <br />Martin Marietta Aggregate: <br />Alderman Gist reported that Martin Marietta Aggregate and its neighbors have <br />reached a general agreement. They will meet soon to work out the details of the <br />agreement. <br />Hillsborough Park & Native American Village: Mayor Johnson reported Hillsborough and <br />Orange County have been working together on this project. Plans are moving ahead <br />and within the near future there will be both a park and a Native American Village on this <br />site. <br />Soccer Fields: Mayor Johnson reported that EuroSport is interested in donating several <br />soccer fields and asked that Orange County continue to discuss the possibility of <br />working with Hillsborough on this project. <br />Greater Triangle Regional World Class Conference: This conference is scheduled for <br />December 17, 1997. All elected officials are requested to put this on their calendars. <br />COOPERATIVE PROJECTS - UPDATES ON AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: <br />Chair Crowther mentioned that the issue of a gymnasium at Southern Village is an <br />example of a breakdown in communication.