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Chair Jacobs said that there are two representatives from the County Commissioners on <br /> the Durham Technical Community College Board. <br /> 4. Closing Comments <br /> Additional Reports Provided for Informational Purposes <br /> a. Draft School Districts Local Current Expense Fund Balance Policy <br /> b. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Site Selection Report <br /> c. Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Memorandum Re: Elementary Number 11 and <br /> SAPFO <br /> d. Update: Land Transfer Tax Education Initiative <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked someone to share information on the land transfer tax. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that there is an information item that talks about the website that is <br /> up and is being updated regularly. There is a direct mailing going out and public forums coming <br /> up on April 23rd at Chapel Hill Town Hall and April 30th at F. Gordon Battle Courtroom in <br /> Hillsborough. These are educational presentations with presentations from opposing groups. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that if this passes, it will radically change how the County <br /> addresses the capital needs of both school districts. He asked everyone to use their own <br /> personal networks to educate people. <br /> Pam Hemminger said that they are sending out information sheets to all of their students <br /> and there are citizen groups that are trying to get information to people with positive information. <br /> Al Hartkopf made reference to item C and the SAPFO and said that the major drive for <br /> the population increase in the whole district is in Mebane and the ETJ. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that he had lunch with the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern of Mebane <br /> recently and this issue was brought up again. He said the Mayor was "understanding." <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that the SAPFO ordinance does not take into account the <br /> Town of Mebane's jurisdiction. <br /> Commissioner Gordon made reference to Steve Scroggs' memo about Elementary <br /> School #11 and that it will open one year later than expected. She asked if there would be a <br /> cessation in the issuance of CAPS. Steve Scroggs said that at the present time, there is <br /> available capacity with the opening of Morris Grove Elementary. There is no projection of any <br /> denial of CAPS. In November 15, 2009, the cut off birth date for admission in Kindergarten <br /> changes from October 16th to August 31st, so there will be a reduction in the number of <br /> kindergarten students. All of this is based on projections. <br /> Mike Kelly said that eventually Orange County will have to address the issue of <br /> controlled growth, because it is just not working. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that Orange County is also asking for a reexamination of how <br /> Mebane's growth may be affecting projections for new school needs. <br /> Ted Triebel said that Mebane is not in the SAPFO formula, but the southern part of <br /> Hillsborough is also having an increase in development. <br /> Chair Jacobs said that SAPFO really operates to propel the construction of new schools <br /> at the fastest rate that it can. <br /> Chair Jacobs asked about the yellow sheet about school sites at Carolina North. He <br /> read, "if required from UNC, land costs will be minimal." He said that he thought that UNC was <br /> going to give Orange County the site. The school board agreed and indicated that UNC has <br /> been very clear that it would be a nominal cost, such as $1. <br /> Ted Triebel asked about the next step in the budget process. <br /> Laura Blackmon said that the next budget work session is May 8th. The Manager will <br /> present her budget on May 20th. <br />