Minutes 02-23-2012 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

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