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j® -1 039 <br /> D t <br /> 5 <br /> Mary Bushnell feels that this process is to result in the location <br /> making sense. <br /> Verla Insko asked if the Chapel Hill-Carrboro representative <br /> understood that the agreement in the big group was that it would <br /> be in the CHCCS boundary. Mary Bushnell replied that was their <br /> understanding. <br /> Moses Carey indicated he believed it would be jointly located but <br /> is not sure there was a consensus. <br /> Verla Insko commented that even if they were looking at the entire <br /> county, it may be very well be in the CHCCS district. <br /> John Link stated that the committee could agree to (1) pursue a <br /> demographer to validate where the growth is occurring, and (2) look <br /> at the options for locating the school. The committee would have <br /> to agree on the best option. <br /> Moses Carey - we have got to pursue all options. <br /> Verla Insko asked that the RB be listed as an option. She asked if <br /> the site was already selected and Neil indicated no --they have <br /> identified several sites in their district. She asked if this will <br /> be a magnet school or a regular high school. Neil Pedersen <br /> indicated that a decision will need to be made because the programs <br /> will dictate the design of the school. <br /> Moses indicated that a decision needs to be made before the <br /> location committee can get to work. <br /> Verla questioned the short time frame on determining the program. <br /> Mary Bushnell stated that their only thought right now is that it <br /> will be a comprehensive high school. <br /> Neil Pedersen indicated he will produce a clean copy of the working <br /> document and have it to the County Manager the first week in May. <br /> John Link distributed the memo on Impact Fees. He stated that the <br /> developer wants the fee to be assessed at the time of occupancy. <br /> In talking with town officials and developers, they feel <br /> comfortable with an assessment of $500 to $1, 000 per unit. Staff <br /> will probably recommend from $700 - $1, 000. <br /> Ted Parrish asked if it is legal or advisable to waive fees for <br /> affordable housing. John Link stated that it is better for the <br /> County to subsidize affordable housing outright instead of waiving <br /> fees. <br /> Neil Pedersen stated that the average citizen may feel that the <br /> impact tax will take care of the schools. <br />