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r i . � U 'J i It was mentioned that GIS staff need to be given more educational /advancement opportunities so they can do more with the upcoming fracking issues. It was noted that GIS Director Don Kovasckitz had trained State staff and surrounding county staff on GIS updates in the past several months. Parks and Recreation development was the next item discussed by the sub - committee. Mayor Chet Mann discussed the recent $2 million bond referendum passed by the voters for Parks & Recreation Development. Mr. Mann stated his "vision" was to develop /construct a 21St Century Sports Complex that will help develop O. T. Sloan Park. The recent City sidewalk bond will help with installing sidewalks from the Civic Center and Lee Senior High School to the O. T. Sloan Park and surrounding hotels. The need for more soccer fields was also discussed. There is available land at the Park that is not being used and it is felt that through public - private investment the Park could be expanded. This would help bring more economic development projects to help Lee County citizens and bring people to the City - County for weekend sports events. It was noted that a feasibility study needs to be completed and will cost approximately $54,000. Mr. Mann asked the Committee to discuss with their Boards the adoption of the concept so the project could move forward. It was later agreed that the Parks & Recreation Commission needed to review the plan before going to the Commissioners and City Council. Water and sewer extension in the unincorporated areas of the County were discussed. County Manager John Crumpton stated the County spent $1.6 million on a lift station in the northern part of the county that is not being used and they are looking to the City to see what they might do to help expand water services to more parts of the county especially at the Lee County Industrial Park. The County has secured a grant for improvements to Clyde Rhyne Road to make the area more appealing to companies looking to come to the area. The water /sewer would help bring more businesses to the Industrial Park. New businesses looking to build in the Industrial Park would need water /sewer within 12- months after agreeing to build in that area. City representatives stated they would consider the request. It was agreed that plans needed to begin soon for the updated 20/20 Land Use Plan. City Manager Hal Hegwer stated the City would review. Commissioner Kirk Smith asked the City to consider passing a Resolution to name the 421 By- Pass from US #1 north to the Cumnock Exit in memory of Donald (Don) Buie. The County has already approved and submitted a Resolution to the Department of Transportation but all entities within the County must also pass Resolutions. Commissioner Smith stated the Young Commissioners Leadership Program will begin on July 28th and go through August 8t New members will be presented to the City Council along with Commissioners. It was also noted that Crisis Intervention Training for law enforcement officials would be offered at the Central Carolina Emergency Training Center on July 21 -25t Law enforcement personnel are encouraged to attend. With no further business to come before the sub - committee, the meeting adjourned at 2:07 p.m. Respectfully Submitted Gaynell M. Lee, Clerk Lee County Board of Commissioners