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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2.3 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 • Computer classroom • Public library -mini branch • Parking lot on the south side not as far along as hoped; DOT grant applied for • Replacement of HVAC system • Windows, doors, floors • Next steps -Closing on property across from NC 86, interim signage installed, conventional or innovative sewer system decision, address price tag Commissioner Halkiotis commented that this has been a longstanding labor of love. He would like to go on record to say that he is pleased with this floor plan and this one makes the most sense.. He hopes that we lock this in, He likes the flex space. He hopes that the pottery aspect will be enjoyed by all. Commissioner Carey commended the staff for getting to this point and he likes the conceptual plan. He asked to whom we are applying for grants for the septic system and Gwen Harvey said to the State Energy Office Sustainable Community Development Project. Commissioner Carey asked about the northern citizens and if they have had an opportunity to review this plan.. Gwen Harvey said that they have not brought it to them yet, but it will be taken to them. Commissioner Carey said that he would like to know what they think. Commissioner Jacobs agreed with Commissioner Carey and Commissioner Halkiotis about the plan. He made reference to page six and the additional items. He said that the only mention of solar design is the breezeway enclosure. He asked where we stood on this.. Purchasing and Central Services Director Pam .loves said that Innovative Design will have their report in October. Commissioner Halkiotis added that when they met with Mike Nicholas from the group in Raleigh, he was going to look at the building and see what opportunities it afforded for alternatives in addition to the traditional power plant. Commissioner Jacobs asked about what County buildings have a lighted sign and why this needs one. Pam Jones said that a lighted sign out there would be helpful because there are not any other lights out there. They looked at the solar option to run the sign and it was $5,000. There might be some opportunities to get a grant. They opted with the electric, route for now. Chair Brown said that they have been working on this sign and this would be large enough to advertise classes, community meetings, etc. Commissioner.lacobs said that he would like to ask the community if they would like to turn the lights on the sign off at a certain time. The Board received a presentation and reviewed plans for the creation of a Park Master Plan far the Northern (Human Services Center) Park at Cedar Grove; and considered adopting a Preliminary Concept Plan for the Park, with revisions as deemed appropriate, to be used in the Master Plan process. Dave Stancil said that the process calls for a series of community meetings and they recognize this will require extensive advertising. A set of guidelines and operating principles was adapted in June and Chair Brown and Commissioner Halkiotis have been designated to lead this effort. The adoption of a preliminary plan is part of the process. The pre-concept plan tries tc use the existing features on the property. The idea is that this will be a framework far further elaboration on park facilities. Topographic and archeological surveys are underway and the results shculd be ready for the initial community meeting in October. Commissioner Gordon asked about the septic area and if the whole 12 acres would be taken up by the septic system. Dave Stancil said that they will use about seven acres for the