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Minutes: January 28, 2002 (See #3: Community College Planning Process for DTCCIS Commissioner Gordon reinforces hiring someone to help with the changes to the ordinance but she agrees that it is not wise to give away part of the revenue for the infinite future. She asked about the regulatory changes'and Craig Benedict said that additions could be added to the regulations to be more specific. Chair Jacobs said that we need to address the schools and the schools negotiating deals with telecommunication tower companies. John Link suggested that we add to the quarterly public hearing 'a moratorium on telecommunication towers. Commissioner Gordon suggested getting information from Chatham and Durham who are also facing the same issues as Orange County. In answer to a question from Commissioner Brown about taking applications once a year, Craig Benedict said that having all the providers in the same room at one time is beneficial. —� 3. COUNTY SUPPORTED FACILITY ILITY NEEDS This item was presented for information and for the purpose of receiving feedback from the County Commissioners for County supported facility needs. Purchasing Director Pam Jones led the discussion using a PowerPoint presentation,which is incorporated herein by reference. 1. Justice Facilities Expansion Pam Jones said that the master plan for the expansion of the justice facilities was presented to the Board of County Commissioners in April, 2000. It called for four phases of development of approximately 24,000 square feet each. The phase I facility may include the Sheriffs Department and expansion for functions currently located in the courthouse. There are two design options with option A including a parking deck constructed as part of building phase 2 or a free-standing multi-level parking structure located where the Sheriff's office now stands and constructed during phase 2. The facility planning process was approved by the County Commissioners on September 4, 2001. She elaborated on the desired planned outcomes and on the expanded plan, which revises the number of development phases from four to three. The consultant will present a full report in the Spring of 2002. 2. Space Study Projects including Senior Centers and Northern Human Services Center Pam Jones listed the Level 1 projects as stated below: 4• Government Services Center Expansion cs Frianning an -g- udding envat of ns7Farmerss7iaar -e -01• Justice Facilities-Phase I 4# Conversion of Southern Human Services Center Residence to Conference Center Pam Jones said that there was some discussion as to whether a third story could be added to the Government Service Center and have it still fit in the downtown area. She spoke to Ken Redfoot-whoandicated t hat he feels-that-there-could-be-a-third-story-and-even--a-foun"tory added-to-the Govemment Service Center without any problem. Regarding the Animal Shelter, she originally projected 10,000 square feet. The Animal --Shelter-nowlndicates-that-they-need-a-significant-expansion--T-he-lease-at-the-current-site-expires-on---- December 31, 2006 and talks with UNC indicate that there will not be an opportunity to expand this Thursday,April 11,2002(4).max