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points. She said that there is a project timeline in their packet, and if this timeline is correct, then there is not much time. She said that this is a complex issue and she needs to mull over the comments made. She said that the Board should figure out what to do, and then figure out the process and make it well known to the public. Chair Carey said that he respects all comments from the County Commissioners, and he reminded the Board that he was one of the first to object to the SWAB's recommendation on putting this site at Eubanks Road. He said that the Board of County Commissioners wants some questions answered, and they all lead back to Eubanks Road. He said that the County ought to consider other sites such as the Carrboro Public Works site as it goes through the process. Laura Blackmon said that she would prefer not to add additional sites by bits and pieces. She said that if there are going to be additional sites, there should be a formal process, including developing criteria and hiring a consultant. She proposed that the staff come back an March 27`h with the information on the basic questions. Commissioner Jacobs suggested investigating other communities where they did not site a transfer station before they ran out of landfill space and how they dealt with it. c. Adoption of the Orange Person Chatham (OPC) Local Business Plan 2007-2010 The Board considered adopting the draft Local Business Plan 2007-2010 for the Orange Person Chatham (OPC) Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Authority. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to adopt the draft Local Business Plan 2007-2010 for the Orange Person Chatham (OPC) Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Authority. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Central Orange Senior CenterlSportsplex Construction Documents Approval The Board considered reviewing and approving project scope final design for the Central Orange Senior Center, the Adult Day Health Center, construction of a mezzanine over the ice rink area and other modifications that allow more efficient operational space within the Spartsplex; to review the Construction Manager at Risk contracting method bidding process for the construction of the facility; and to review the schedule for construction of these facilities; and authorize staff to work with Resolute Building Company as the CM at Risk, to solicit bids in anticipation of a final Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for Board approval on May 15, 2007. Purchasing and Central Services Director Pam Jones said that this is the Board's final review of the project and tomorrow the architect will be put out to bid by the Construction Manager at Risk. In May, there will be a guaranteed maximum price, along with the contract, and this will be the kickoff for the bid award. Chair Carey asked what is different from the last time and Pam Janes said that not much is different. The primary difference is in the kitchen. It is not exactly a commercial kitchen, but it's more than a "church" kitchen. It will be sufficient far the senior center to do the congregate meals program. This adds about $150,000 to the original estimate on the kitchen, which is still within the budget amount. Ken Redfoot further clarified the kitchen specifications. There is a commercial kitchen at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. The kitchen at the Central Orange Senior Center will not be a commercial kitchen. Ken Redfoot gave a PowerPoint presentation of photos. In total, there is 35,000 square feet of additions and renovations, to bring the Sportsplex into a fully functioning unit, while also accommodating the Adult Day Health Center and the Senior Center. A motion was made by Commissioner Foushee, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs {with more information on the difference of the kitchens} to approve the information presented