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12 Information on this system is in the abstract. She made reference to the proposal and said that the only one that the Board must consider tonight is on page six of the abstract, under "Water, Task W3". The grant application has a 90-day turnaround time. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he and Chair Brown have represented the Board with this issue for a long time and this may kick start what needs to happen here. He said that this becomes a living laboratory for wastewater issues. He said that this is a wonderful opportunity to get into the cutting edge and he endorses it. Commissioner Jacobs asked if this approach would be permitted by Orange County. Ron Holdway said that he assumes that this can be permitted and what they are proposing is treatment -not disposal - of wastewater. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize the Manager to negotiate and sign an agreement with Innovative Design in an amount not to exceed $3,630 for costs associated with the feasibility analysis of an alternative septic system at the Northern Human Services Center; and authorize the Manager to sign the grant application to the State Energy Office, due May 13, 2003. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Approval of Contract to Purchase Property - Clyde W. Vincent and Louise A. Vincent Estates The Board considered purchasing a 12.2-acre parcel of property located along N.C. 86 North, across from the Northern Human Services Center and instructing the County Attorney and staffs from ERCD and Finance to schedule and complete closing on the property on or before June 30, 2003. Environment and Resource Conservation Director Dave Stancil summarized the information in the agenda. The funding would come from the remaining 1997 parks bond funds and payment-in-lieu funds from the northern district. The recommendation is to approve the purchases and instruct the County Attorney and staff to schedule a complete closing on the property prior to June 30tH Commissioner Jacobs asked if the community group was invited to this meeting, and if not, he would like to send copies of the documentation with a cover note so that they are aware that the Board followed through on its commitment A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the purchase of the property as described in the agenda abstract, and instruct the County Attorney and staffs from ERCD and Finance to schedule and complete closing on the property on or before June 30, 2003. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Appointments (1) Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee -Expansion of Membership and One Appointment The Board considered a request from the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (ACHCAC) to expand the membership of this Committee by four seats; and furthermore, to consider appointing a new member. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to expand the number of committee members for the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee from nine to thirteen; designate one of the additional positions as "Services/Work with Mental Retardation;" furthermore, designate three of the additional positions as "Adult Care Home Administration;" and furthermore, appoint Ms. Beth Ellen Barba to an At-Large position for an initial training term to expire June 30, 2004. Commissioner Gordon asked why Ms. Barba would be appointed for only one year as training and then two years afterward. She thought that appointments were made for three years, but the first year was for training. The staff will come back with this information. VOTE: UNANIMOUS (2) Commission for Women The Board considered the appointment of one member to the Commission for Women. 12