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6 1 old. He said that at the time, the science is not as exact as it is now. He said that during the 2 droughts, Hillsborough has been generous about releasing water from the reservoir to make 3 sure there is adequate in-stream flow. 4 Commissioner Yuhasz said that he would like to have a conversation with the other 5 users to see what can be done to offset the County's expense in maintaining that facility. 6 Mayor Stevens said that it is good to hear the affirmation that Lake Orange was 7 originally set up for drinking water. He said what they get out of the reservoirs is a guarantee 8 that the residents of Hillsborough have water. He said that he does have concerns about the 9 interlocal agreements between the one for Lake Orange and the West Fork reservoirs. He said 10 that the Town is concerned about the issues of the costs of infrastructure. He is concerned 11 about the cost of water in Hillsborough. 12 Eric Peterson said that the second phase of the reservoir must be completed by the end 13 of 2018. If not, then the Town has to reapply for permits and it could be triple the cost. 14 Chair Pelissier suggested moving to item #4-d since there is a guest from DOT, and all 15 agreed. 16 17 3. Future Plans for Richard E. Whitted Center 18 Frank Clifton told Asset Management Services Director Pam Jones to come forward. 19 He announced that Pam Jones would be retiring this year. 20 With the construction of the new County Main Library in Hillsborough and the relocation 21 of various departments and services within County government, space at the Richard E. 22 Whiffed Center on Tryon Street in Hillsborough is currently vacant. There have been multiple 23 discussions regarding potential uses for this space including possible uses by the County, the 24 Orange County Schools system, and various community organizations. 25 26 To establish a baseline of information, County Manager Frank Clifton previously 27 compiled background materials for the County Board of Commissioners. Those materials are 28 attached to provide a basis for discussion by the Boards. 29 30 Staff will provide any other information at the meeting, and the Boards can discuss 31 issues related to this item as necessary. 32 33 Attachment 3 — 216112 County Manager's Communication to BOCC Regarding Whitted 34 Building Former Library Space Reuses Analysis 35 36 Frank Clifton said that the Health Department is going to be staying in the Whitted 37 Center. He said that Pam Jones has worked closely with the Orange County Cultural 38 organization and part of the business plan was to sub-let many parts of the unused portions of 39 the Center (old Orange County library area). 40 One consideration is using the building as a dedicated meeting space with needed 41 upgrades. If the Link Government Services Center is used as the meeting room space instead 42 of Whitted, then the Whitted Center could be used as large records storage space. One of the 43 key issues with the Whitted Center would be parking. 44 Commissioner Jacobs asked how the Town Board regarded the use of the Whitted 45 Center with increased traffic and parking issues and increased evening meetings. 46 Brian Lowen said that the board has not yet talked about the increased traffic around the 47 Whitted Center but no matter where they meet, the elected boards have to meet somewhere. 48 He said that the Town Barn is totally inadequate to meet in and they would love to look at other 49 options. He said that he would like to see how the two boards could work together on this 50 project because they both need dedicated meeting space.