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Tom of Chapel Hill Fax:919-967-8406 May 16 '95 11:30 P.05/05 5 September 29, 1994 Mayor Kinnaird said she was interested in having staffs examine possibilities for future joint purchasing opportunities.Cartboro Town Manager Morgan said it was a good idea to include .the two local school ' districts in these equity matters. Mayor Broun • • said this was the consensus of the Assembly' of Governments. ' Alderman Anderson expressed concern about gaps in 'existing ' recreation programs for young people. He suggested.that the local governments of Orange County work together to address 'these concerns:. Mayor Kinnaitd noted that the Youth Committee of the Violent Crime and Drug Abuse Program was attempting to develop programs .to address these concerns. ' Council Member Waldorf Said she was somewhat encouraged by some existing programs directed toward addressing the needs of community youth.. Council. Member Evans added that a number of smaller youth-oriented programs were having positive community• impactd. Alderman Anderson said it 'was important to explore starting additional good quality programs. for young people. commissioner Carey stated that the best model was to provide after-school programs for youth. Council Member Powell said it was important to mote that not every young person or teenager : ' wanted to be involved in team sports activities. • Mayor Broun.thanked Mr. Wicker for his presentation He also noted that the Council was in the process of forming a University Land- Use Plan Advisory Committee concerning the possible, future development of the Mason Farm and Horace William tracts. Mayor • Broun suggested that the Town of Carrboro and Orange County bight wish to be represented on the committee. The session concluded' at 8:13 p.m. • • • • • • . . • •