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- soon 16 Pace 735 0 02 The Board heard a presentation from Ken Burkel of Utility Reductions Study. He discussed with the Board an opportunity to reduce telephone, electric and gas costs for the County. His company does in-depth analysis of the last twelve months billings, evaluates equipment and feature charges and makes recommendations for future savings. Charges are paid only for services that experience savings. No action was taken on the matter. The Board discussed an Acquisition Grant for San Lee Park for the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. Recreation Direction Jennifer Sipe told the Board Mr. John Burns is wishing to sell the County 32 acres of land adjacent to San-Lee Park. The County can apply for a Land Acquisition grant through the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to assist in the purchase of this land, with a 50/50 match. Deadline for this application is February 28, 1997. No action was taken on the matter. The Board discussed an E911 Addresser Coordinator position. County Manager William Cowan asked the Board to consider a proposed E911 Addresser Coordinator position and authorize the position be advertised. He recommended to the Board this position be placed under the MIS Director for 6-12 months and then be reevaluated at that time. No action was taken on the matter. County Manager William Cowan discussed with the Board the 1997-2001 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). He asked the Board to review this planning tool. No action was taken on the matter. Chairman Garner discussed with the Board matters of interest pertaining to the Board concerning the following: • elimination for a second on any members motion • appointments to boards, agencies, etc. • informal public comments • agenda and procedures for action on items to be added/deleted • items for a "consent agenda" • future Board retreat Commissioner Reives moved to extend the meeting an additional ten minutes. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Garner, Mansfield, Matthews, Moretz and Reives Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously and the meeting continued. Board members made various comments concerning the above matters of interest. No action was taken on the matter. 2