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Development sewer funding from the State. In that situation a company would indicate that they would locate in that area, but only if the infrastructure was in place. Commissioner Halkiotis reported that the Credit Union staff informed him that they would have to pay $80,000 to hook onto the sewer line. He felt that it was counterproductive for the hook- up cost to be so expensive that installing a septic system would be cheaper. It was suggested that the Board Chair write to Hillsborough and ask for clarification about the cost of the Credit Union hooking onto the sewer line. The developer will also be contacted to solicit information about their construction cost. Commissioner Gordon asked what could be done for transportation with the STP Direct Allocation Fund. She asked if this could be researched. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis, to adopt the 1997-1998 Commissioners' Goals, with the exception of the solid waste goal, as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. 1997-2007 Capital Improvements Plan A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Capital Project Ordinances for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools, as presented in the agenda abstract dated August 7, 1997. John Link asked for instruction regarding East Chapel Hill High School. He mentioned that it the CIP the amount of $11.8 Million has already been approved. Most of that money is a result of State Bond funds. In the November, 1997 Bond package there is an additional $3 million which would be allocated to East Chapel Hill High School. He discussed the contents of a letter from Neil Pedersen requesting approval of a project ordinance for the $11.8 Million Dollars. Mr. Link asked if the Board was comfortable proceeding with the project, given the questions regarding the reasons for going from $11.8 Million to $14.8 Million Dollars. He mentioned that the practical effect of this is that by adopting the $11.8 Million, the additional $3 Million is also adopted because the architect is proceeding with the plans which will cost $14.8 Million Superintendent Pedersen indicated that they are proceeding with the original plans. They are structuring the bids so that if the additional $3 Million is not approved, they would remove the unfunded portions of the plans. John Link clarified that if the $11.8 Million Dollar bond is approved, it would more than likely include the additional $3 million. This project should be discussed and decided upon in the near future because it is currently in the planning stage. Commissioner Halkiotis indicated that his concern was that the integrity of the bond process be preserved by keeping the $3 million separate from the $11.8 million. VOTE: UNANIMOUS The County Capital Project Ordinances were reviewed and discussed. John Link mentioned that the $500,000 for the Skills Development Center reflects anticipated private placement. It is not pay-as-you go funds. One of the potential options in terms of how the proceeds from the public building bond would be used would have a part of the proceeds going toward the Skills Development Center. In either case, the $500,000 is not pay as you go funds.