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A revised copy of this document will be distributed. 2. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCES FOR CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS John Link said that this item which was carried forward from another meeting is to approve additional funds to address the school renovation projects and additional funds to address the site development necessary for the Smith Middle School. Some of the funding will come from savings realized from the Scroggs Elementary School. Budget Director Donna Dean clarified that funding far the Glenwood Elementary School would come from savings at the Scroggs Elementary School. These renovations would include the replacement of exterior doors and hardware. She said that there was a timing issue with Glenwood in that it would be done during the summer months. The proposal is to appropriate $77,000 in contingency to allow the school system to act expeditiously on the renovation projects. The other project in this proposal is the Smith Middle School K-12 campus. She said that this plan has changed significantly from the original plan. The Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools are asking for an additional 1.2 million dollars for Smith Middle School. Commissioner Halkiotis said that it is really important that the school systems look ahead with regard to HVAC for some of the oldest buildings in both school systems. HVAC systems are expensive and he feels that the County Commissioners should be looking at this. He asked about the playground and it was verified that there would be new playground equipment at the Smith Middle School. Commissioner Brown asked about the relationship between the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system and the School of Education at UNC-Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board Superintendent Neil Pedersen said that there would be a comprehensive report coming out in June that would define this relationship in more detail. In terms of a facility, the school system is going to be leasing property from the University in exchange for 2,000 square feet of office space far the University. The University will be using the school system's facility after hours to conduct classes. Cammissianer Brawn asked that Neil Pedersen do a presentation at some time in the future on the Smith Elementary School. Commissioner Jacobs asked what type of groundcover would be used on the playground and Assistant Superintendent Bill Mullins said that wood chips would be used. Commissioner Jacobs asked that the school contact Orange County recycling for wood chips. Cammissianer Brawn feels that the County Commissioners need to sit down with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board and the Carrboro Board of Aldermen to talk about parks. She suggested sending a letter to set up a meeting. John Link said that so far the grading and the initial development of the ground for the park has been funded by Carrboro and the County. Phase 2 is yet to be defined. Commissioner Gordon said that the County Commissioners have asked that Carrboro give a written report on the use of one of the fields located at Smith Elementary School. Chair Carey said that the Commissioners could ask Carrboro to clarify in writing their plan for using these fields before a meeting is planned. Beverly Blythe will look in the minute indexing for when the presentation of the park design by Aldermen Allen Spalt and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School Board member Nick Didow was presented. The Schools and Land Use Council will be asked to discuss this issue. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the capital project ordinances for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools as incorporated herein by reference. VOTE: UNANIMOUS John Link said that he would communicate to the Carrboro Town Manager that the Commissioners would like to get an update on the plans and that those plans would be shared at the Schools and Land Use Council far discussion.