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337 <br /> <br />DRAFT <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton briefly reviewed issues concerning capital improvements <br />program funding and existing debt for the County, including the Coddle Creek <br />Reservoir and the Schools. He suggested that the Board might wish to <br />consider the possibility of a recreation/park bond issue as proposed earlier <br />in the meeting by Commissioner Carpenter. Further, he reviewed the need to <br />begin to think about long-term issues relative to the growth of the County <br />and future public facility considerations in various areas of the County. <br /> <br /> Vice-Chairman Fennel proposed that the County develop a strategic plan <br />as a visioning process for the future. There was general agreement with the <br />concept of pursuing this process. <br /> <br /> Staff will begin to put together information concerning financing <br />options for future capital improvement projects. <br /> <br />Telephone System <br /> <br /> Mr. Day briefly reviewed a "Comprehensive Long-Range Information <br />Systems and Telecommunications Study" by RSM McGladrey, Inc. for County <br />Government. He explained that the old system is outdated and a unified voice <br />and data network is needed. The estimated cost for the purchase of a new <br />system is approximately $500,000.00. Mr. Day recommended that the Board <br />consider the hiring of a consultant at a cost of approximately $20,000.00 to <br />assist with a ~Request for Proposal" for a new telephone system. He will <br />place this issue on the December agenda for the Board's consideration. <br /> <br /> Vice-Chairman Fennel left and was absent for the remainder of the <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Ex-oo Center (H~hway 49) <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton briefly discussed the Highway 49 property and the <br />relocation of the Fair. He suggested the possibility that the Recreation <br />Department be located on the property and manage the site. This issue will <br />be discussed at a later date. <br /> <br />Adjournment <br /> <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman <br />Barnhart adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />