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Commissioners to help them in their decision. He said that he saw the committee as a way to get citizen input, build consensus for the right site, and to provide a package of information to help make it easier for the County Commissioners to make a decision. Chair Jacobs reiterated that the County Commissioners are ready to approve the composition. They will review the criteria next week and approve the Site Selection Committee appointments on August 20, 2002. He suggested that an alternate be appointed in addition to the two County Commissioners and that all meeting notices and minutes be provided to each County Commissioner. It was decided that this entire item will be brought back for decision at the June 27, 2002 meeting. John Link said that he will be recommending that the Site Selection Committee be involved in the process up to a certain point including looking at sites and providing a rational criteria. At that point their job is finished unless this Board asks the Site Selection Committee to proceed further. He thinks that we need to be prepared because some citizens may not be in favor of this facility. Dr. Wynn said that this Site Selection Committee would take the criteria, look at sites and apply the criteria, and have each packaged up so that when it comes to the County Commissioners, the best thinking on these sites is provided to the County Commissioners in making a final decision. Commissioner Brown would like for the Mayors to be taken off of the advisory group and placed on the Site Selection Committee. Dr. Wynn said that he does not feel that the Mayors would have a role in site selection but they would in the needs assessment because they are trying to get all the information they can about the needs for adult training in the County. This is where they need the Mayors' involvement. Commissioner Carey suggested letting the Mayors serve on the committee if they want. Chair Jacobs suggested that the Mayors be asked on which group they would like to participate —the Site Selection Committee or the Needs Assessment Committee. Commissioner Gordon asked that the Site Selection Committee have someone on it with experience in transportation. She asked that the rating system come back to the County Commissioners for approval. Commissioner Gordon suggested that at the end of the process that the Site Selection Committee be just the County Commissioners and the DTI Board of Trustees when the recommendation is brought forward. ADDED ITEM 9a1. TIP Project U-2909, SR 1780 Estes Del from SR 1722 (Greensboro Commissioner Gordon said that the County Commissioners asked about the Estes Drive project, which has been in the planning process for some time. There is a report in the Manager's memo about this project. Karen Lincoln also drafted a letter that she hoped would capture the concerns of the Board. Commissioner Brown made reference to the fourth paragraph where it says, "Designing the Bolin Creek crossing so that a future trail can be constructed.." and said that it is a future greenway. Also, in the second paragraph, the word "trail" should be dropped. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the letter as presented and as amended by Commissioner Brown. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Bid Award: Whitted Building HVAC Renovation The Board considered awarding a bid for HVAC system replacement at the Whiffed Building. Pam Jones noted that this project is being paid for from the 2/3 net debt monies that was borrowed two years ago. As soon as this bid is awarded, they will begin in the recreation department and move to the Health Department clinic, then to DSS offices and down to the library and the first floor. The entire project is estimated to take around 15 months. They will have a fairly active public information plan to inform citizens where services and functions are relocated. Chair Jacobs asked what 2/3 net debt reduction bond means in terms of the advantages of using this kind of funding.