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Commissioner Gordon said to look back at examples of what was done in the past. She is in favor of putting plaques in all buildings at the time of project completion. She thinks the plaques should be placed on the interior. She said there should probably be a size threshold as well as some consideration of how many plaques are already in the building. She said listing the Board members serving at the time of completion is probably easiest, but this can be discussed later. Commissioner Price said she is concerned about the idea that people who made a project happen might not be on the plaque if it only includes people on the Board when it was completed. Chair Jacobs said Chapel Hill includes the names of both past and present council members who were involved at any point from project approval to completion. Commissioner Pelissier agreed with Commissioner Dorosin's comments, however she would include Commissioners names from the beginning of the project to the end. Chair Jacobs said he agreed. He said he does feel that the contemporary County logo should be on the plaque. Chair Jacobs said there should be a size or function threshold. Commissioner Gordon said she is convinced that plaques should include the Board of County Commissioners that initiated the project. She said the decision has already been made that the plaques currently being put up will be the old model. She clarified that the new logo discussion is related to going forward. Commissioner Rich said she likes the idea of putting plaques in after renovations, as it shows the history of the building. Commissioner Dorosin suggested a time capsule be built into the cornerstone for any new building. Commissioner Price suggested a limit be placed on the cost for the individual plaques. Jeff Thompson said costs would be part of the CIP. Chair Jacobs said he feels this is a great example of giving the Board options. Jeff Thompson said he felt staff has enough input to proceed. Michael Talbert referred back to item 7c for clarification. He noted that the motion did not include approval of the technology design. He asked if this was to be delayed until more information on the monitors and other items could be presented. Chair Jacobs said there were more questions to be answered before the design was approved. 8. Reports NONE 9. County Manager's Report Michael Talbert said he sent out an email today about McDougle Middle School. He said the parking lot lights are out; therefore the facility will be closing at sunset until the problem is corrected. He said Duke Power said this could take two weeks. Commissioner Pelissier asked if this means any families who use this facility will be affected. Michael Talbert said some people will not be able to use the facility, but the hazard of a dark parking lot is too great of a risk. Commissioner Pelissier asked if these people could be made aware of other space options. Michael Talbert said this could be included in the website.