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Commissioner Hemminger said that schools are going to turf fields and Durham is converting to Astroturf. She said that the turf is much more flexible in terms of use. She pointed out that Chapel Hill was willing to waive all the permitting fees and Carrboro is not. She said that the soccer entities are interested in talking about this. She would like to see artificial turf on a field. Commissioner Jacobs said that there was a soccer symposium task force that came up with a report that had parameters. He said that this is background for this discussion and he does not understand why these documents are not in the packets. He said that he was confused about page 19 and the costs. There are a lot of different numbers. He suggested getting some dependable numbers. He said that either option could work. He said that Carrboro approached the County Commissioners about the Smith soccer fields, and he suggested articulating a proposal or at least some presentation and then deciding whether the same thing should be done for Chapel Hill. Commissioner Gordon said that this is a great need that has been articulated for a long time. She wants to get something substantive out of this. Commissioner Nelson supported Commissioner Jacobs' proposal about how to proceed. He wants to put something specific in writing to both towns and have the Manager and a Board of County Commissioners' member to be there to answer questions. Chair Foushee and Commissioner Pellisier agreed. Dave Stancil summarized page 22, which listed emerging issues. Issue Paper Emerging Issues and Future/Other Topics February 10, 2009 During the Board CIP discussions in late 2008, there were several other emerging issues, CIP additions and future topics for discussion that were identified by the Board. These include: 1. Timing in the CIP of Bingham Park and Hollow Rock/New Hope Preserve Some Board members expressed interest in revisiting the timing of these projects in the recommended CIP. Moving the projects up will require exchanges with other capital investments in the Plan. 2. Funding Source for Future Farmstead Stabilization and Renovation at Future Park Sites At a previous work session, some Board members identified the need to look at the appropriate funding source for future stabilization and renovation work at the Twin Creeks and Blackwood Farm future park sites. 3. Prioritization of the Mountains to Sea Trail for Lands Legacy Program Agreement on the trail corridor, and prioritization of the MST project for the Lands Legacy Program is needed, and will be programmed for a future Board discussion. 4. Future Use of Remaining Lands Legacy Bond Funds The possibility of additional flexibility in the use of Lands Legacy 2001 bond funds (if issued as alternative financing) was noted by Board members at a recent meeting. This discussion may also include consistency with the 2001 bond educational materials. This topic would also be scheduled for a subsequent worksession.