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C1 The Board agreed to add to their list of items for continuing discussion with the schools the use of school facilities by recreation departments, state and local standards (construction costs) and the replacement of schools. E. APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL John Link reported to the Board on hiring a bond firm located in North Carolina. He stated that if the County decides on a bond referendum for May, he recommends that the County retain its current bond counsel of Brown & Wood. If the bond referendum is later than May, he will do an assessment process in an effort to locate a firm in North Carolina. F. COMMUNITY INTEREST IN A PLAYGROUND FOR THE PERRY HILLS SUBDIVISION MaryAnne Moore reported on the interest expressed by the citizens of Perry Hills Subdivision for a playground to serve the residents of that community. This neighborhood is located between the proposed Efland Park and Lake Michel. The Recreation and Parks Advisory Council recognizes the uniqueness of this subdivision but county policy direction to date has been one of focusing efforts on developing six identified larger community, not neighborhood, parks. Commissioner Willhoit suggested that the County try to sell this land for $12,000 and put the money back into the solid waste fund. The Board agreed that the land would be placed on the market at a fair market value. The County would be receptive to working with the community if they would like to purchase this property for a park. Commissioner Willhoit noted that the property will be more valuable when sewer lines are available. G. SEWER BOTTLENECK Ted Abernathy reported that progress is being made to correct the sewer bottleneck which exists at 86/70A and Elizabeth Brady Road. In 1988 the County set aside $66,000 as its contribution to correct this problem. Complications delayed the project which caused an increase in the cost of the project. In February a formal request will be made for the County to contribute an additional $12,000. VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION- REGULAR AGENDA A. MATERNAL AND INFANT OUTREACH PROJECT Dan Reimer reported on a proposal to accept a grant through the state from the Kate B. Reynolds Trust to establish two (2) Maternal Outreach Worker positions as an adjunct to the Baby Love, Maternity Care Coordination Program. Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to accept a grant through the State from the Kate B. Reynolds Trust and to establish two, time - limited, Maternal Outreach Worker positions which would be tied to available funding through the grant, and account for the program funds through a grant project ordinance. VOTE: AYES, 4; ABSTENTION, 1 (Chairman Carey because the organization he works for will be sharing this position).