Minutes - Jan. 28, 2015 Joint Interlocal Sub-Committee Meeting

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BK 00027 PG County for the lift station, one this year, and one in 2016. The City would like to know what the County will use the money for from the sale. The City would like to see the money used for connecting water, sewer and broadband at the Lee County Industrial Park to attract more businesses to the area. The City would like to see the money used for broadband more than a replacement building at San -Lee Park as a result of the recent fire. A closing date of March 1 sc was projected. Transfer of Property from County to City - County Manager John Crumpton stated the County is now using a local attorney to handle foreclosure matters. Property jointly owned by the City and County will be turned over to the City once foreclosure proceedings are completed. Renovations to the Hales Center — County Manager John Crumpton stated a plan has been put in place to renovate the County owned Bob Hales Center located at 147 McIver Street but nothing formal has been decided at this time. City Councilman Byron Buckels met a few months ago with County staff, and then Chairman Charlie Parks, to discuss organizations coming together for a midnight basketball league on Friday and Saturday's to help keep young adults, who are aging out of the Boys and Girls Clubs, to be more engaged and get them off the streets. It is anticipated that other sports, including boxing and wrestling, as well as counseling sessions could be offered to assist the youth. Estimated cost to renovate the Center is around $150,000, but at this time no official architectural design or bids have been obtained. Additional meetings of interested groups will need to take place before the project can move forward. City- County Bonds — City Manager Hal Hegwer discussed the City's shortfall for streets and sidewalks. The project may have to be downsized but they will try to find a way to finance the shortfall if necessary. Council members feel they should do what the citizens voted for — "one chance to do it right ". Meeting with Central Carolina Community College — It was noted that Commissioners will meet with the CCCC Board of Trustees on February 9th to discuss bonds recently approved for the new Health Science Center, renovations to the Veterinary Medical Technology Center, renovation of CCCC's Emergency Services Training Center, and expansion of the Dennis Wicker Civic Center. There is a 3 -year window to get the projects completed before the Board of Education's new school request can begin. At this time no architectural design has been completed. It was also noted that State contracting is a difficult process and could delay the project starting. Small Business Incubator — County does not want to be a "landlord ". Three businesses currently rent space from the Steele Street location and pay rent in a timely manner. It was noted that CCCC is looking at other options for this site. VA Clinic — The Veterans' Administration (VA) is working with two (2) individual private citizens for sites at Broadway Road (at the by -pass) and Tramway Road (next to Wakefield). VA has authority over the project. Fire Hydrants along Highway 42 East — Commissioner Tim Sloan requested the City install a fire hydrant on Buckhorn Road at Salem Presbyterian Church. City Manager Hal Hegwer stated the City does not have a policy in place for adding hydrants. Cost of the hydrant ($3,500 - $5,000) and maintenance is also a concern. The City stated if a request was put in to the City and a means to pay documented, they will consider. City /County Comprehensive Plan for 2015 Budget — It was noted the current 20 -20 Land Use Plan is about over. Plans need to be put in place to study an updated Plan and to move forward to the next step in the near future. 2