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space. She said that the wings of the building have memories' and because of this the community would <br /> like to see if it is financially feasible to save the wings for future uses. <br /> She agreed that there should be a defined group who can be given a charge. She said that this <br /> will not prevent others from giving feedback into the group discussion. <br /> Commissioner McKee said the moment the sign-up sheet for input was laid out, a formal group was <br /> established. He said it is worrisome to see the proposed expansion costs. His main concern is that a very <br /> expensive structure will be built that won't provide any services, which is not the point. He said the <br /> services that will be available are important, as is the historical significance of the facility. He said one way <br /> to kill a project is to make it too expensive <br /> Commissioner Rich said it would be nice to see budget figures on some proposed services such as <br /> a library, Cybrary and others. <br /> Jeff Thompson said as part of the preliminary plan process, this can be vetted out and brought <br /> back in the fall. <br /> Chair Jacobs said this is a circular argument. He said that investigating more possibilities creates <br /> more expenditure. He said the cost of looking at the three proposed alternative uses is $40,000' versus <br /> the $168,000 for the other consulting. He feels this is a comparatively small additional cost. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the community simply wanted a library/Cybrary, and a community resource; and <br /> it was someone else who brought up all these other services. He said this is not about duplicating other <br /> service models. He said the main reason, other than safety issues, that staff recommended closing the <br /> old library was because it cost $125,000 to heat/cool that one room. He said the people criticizing the <br /> board for spending money should know that the library was closed to save money. He summarized that <br /> the Board wants a formal structure, scope of services, charge, time, and specific membership, with <br /> background information presented at the next meeting. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said there should be a formal group established and nothing should be <br /> done between now and 18th. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked what is going to come back on the 18th if there are no meetings <br /> between now and then. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said the formal charge, timeline, structure and the membership list will be <br /> established. She said none of this exists now, so this information should come back on June 18th <br /> Commissioner Price asked when the community will have input. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin said there have already been community meetings. <br /> Commissioner Price said more are needed and this needs to move forward with community input. <br /> Chair Jacobs said there is still an issue with understanding what the community said and staff will <br /> bring back these notes on June 18th <br /> Frank Clifton said there were several community meetings with Commissioners participating in <br /> them. He said a variety of issues were discussed, including services. He mentioned the overriding issue <br /> of the septic system and reviewed engineering issues that limit expansion. He said many of the decisions <br /> are not staff driven and these issues and the discussion points can be presented at the next meeting. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the Board wants background information, including a review of past public <br /> comments; formal structure; timeline; cost; membership; and scope of services within the current septic <br /> limitations. <br /> This was agreed to by Board Consensus. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the discussion group is open to general public and interested parties should sign <br /> up. <br /> b. Unified Animal Control Ordinance <br /> The Board considered amending the Orange County Animal Control Ordinance to make it a Unified <br /> Animal Control Ordinance. <br /> Bob Marotto introduced himself and Annette Moore, staff attorney. He said this is an amendment <br /> to set the basis for a more unified animal control ordinance' and the backbone is the existing county <br /> ordinance. He said this effort has involved staff from Carrboro and Chapel Hill Animal Control, as well as <br />