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Commissioner porosin said he agrees that the rug should not be pulled out from Habitat, but it would not be unreasonable to see if this can become a duplex to maximize the space. Chair McKee said he agrees with not taking this from Habitat, but he would like to revisit Hillsborough regarding the idea of two units on the lot. Commissioner porosin questioned the best order of events in light of the need for a discussion with Hillsborough. Bonnie Hammersley said staff will talk to Hillsborough first and then bring it back to the Board before the donation. She said this can be done quickly. A motion was made by Commissioner porosin, seconded by Commissioner Burroughs to table items 3 through 5 until the Board hears back from staff on the questions that have been raised. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Price, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to authorize the Chair to sign the necessary paperwork upon final review of the County Attorney for the land swap on Faucette Mill Road. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Potential Notice of Board's Intent to Schedule a November 2016 Bond Referendum and Discussion on Proposed Creation of a Capital Needs Advisory Task Force The Board considered: 1) Formally expressing its intent to schedule a November 2016 Bond Referendum to address County and School capital needs; 2) Discussing the proposed creation of, structure, and charge for a proposed Capital Needs Advisory Task Force that would provide recommendations to the Board regarding the elements to be included in the referendum and consider approval; and 3) Directing the County Manager to arrange for the services of a qualified facilitator for the Task Force. Bonnie Hammersley referenced the proposal before the Commissioners. She said this abstract was composed to mirror the 2001 bond referendum abstract. She said the attachments provide information from the previous bond referendum, and this item is for the Board's discussion. Commissioner McKee said this is starting much earlier than the timeframe allowed for the 2001 referendum. He said this allows time to get this right. Commissioner Price said if a facilitator is hired, it would be good to get someone with experience in dealing with government, and perhaps some familiarity in dealing with bonds. Commissioner Pelissier referred to the last item on page 4, and she asked if the language regarding the Capital Investment Plan implied that anything and everything is on the table for a bond referendum. She said there needs to be a specific focus. She questioned whether there would be a need to look at the entire CIP if only certain things were wanted on the bond referendum. Bonnie Hammersley said if the Board identifies a certain need, in affordable housing for example, and that information is in the CIP, then it will be pretty succinct as to the issue. She said this is how she reads that, and it mirrors the last bond referendum. Commissioner porosin questioned why a facilitator is needed. He asked if this could be handled by someone on staff who is familiar with the Board's goals and needs.