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9 <br />provide programming, staff and operating funds. The task force <br />will renovate the space and provide furniture. John Link <br />recommends that the Board commit to 6,102 square feet and require <br />that there be a commitment from the task force to provide the <br />additional funds necessary or execute a lease for the full 9,040 <br />square feet with the intent to include future potential subleases. <br />Commissioner Willhoit proposed that the intent of the <br />County Commissioners be to lease the entire space with the Town of <br />Chapel Hill providing the programming and accept the offer of the <br />senior citizens group to provide the additional amount for the <br />lease and the upkeep. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked about the long -term plan for the <br />Senior Center after the five year lease. <br />In answer to this question, Commissioner Willhoit indicated <br />that the five years would provide time to show that the Senior <br />Citizens Center is needed and that the Town of Chapel Hill will be <br />requested to put this into their capital improvement plan to build <br />an addition to their recreation facility on Estes Drive. <br />Discussion ensued with Dr. Seymour answering various <br />questions. The senior citizens will be responsible for retrofiting <br />the rented space. <br />Commissioner Gordon stated that this is a new initiative <br />in a tight budget year. This would be a commitment for a five year <br />period of time. There is no commitment from Chapel Hill at this <br />point in time. <br />Commissioner Willhoit indicated that this project was one <br />of the goals set by the County Commissioners in December, 1989. <br />The committee has identified that there is a need and they have <br />found space that will be appropriate for a center. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis supports moving forward with this <br />project stressing that a commitment needs to be received from the <br />Chapel Hill Town Council. He has no problem making a commitment <br />to approve the Manager's recommendation. He feels that if the <br />county has a shortfall then either positions or programs will need <br />to be cut. He feels this is a worthwhile initiative. <br />The County Manager recommended that the Board indicate <br />their intent to lease the base amount of this property (7,587 <br />square feet) and approve a lease on May 6 contingent upon receiving <br />confirmation from the Town of Chapel Hill that they will be <br />pursuing support for the programming and that the seniors <br />themselves will provide monies for the lease beyond the 6,102 <br />square feet and for the retrofiting and the cost of operations. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by <br />Commissioner Insko to approve the Manager's recommendation as <br />stated above. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />X. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br />A. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br />