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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
March 2, 2010
7:00 p.m.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2,
2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the DSS Offices, Hillsborough Commons, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Valerie P. Foushee, and Commissioners
Alice M. Gordon, Pam Hemminger, Barry Jacobs, Mike Nelson, Bernadette Pelissier, and Steve
Yuhasz
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
COUNTY ATTORNEYS PRESENT: John Roberts
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Frank Clifton, Assistant County Managers
Willie Best and Gwen Harvey, and Clerk to the Board Donna S. Baker (All other staff members
will be identified appropriately below)
NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THESE MINUTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT
AGENDA FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE.
1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
Chair Foushee requested the addition of a closed session item, which would be the
approval and unsealing of closed session minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier
to approve adding this additional closed session item to the agenda.
VOTE UNANIMOUS
Public Charge
The Chair dispensed with the reading of the public charge.
2. Public Comments
a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
Jack Pless was representing Preserve Rural Orange and said that this group is
concerned about the proposed consolidated expanded UNC animal research campus in Bingham
Township. This is a $27 million upgrade to a 56-acre facility that is located on Orange Clover
Garden Chapel Road. It is consolidated in that UNC is moving consolidated operations from the
research laboratory at University Lake to this campus. The choice of the word "campus" is drawn
from UNC's own master plan for this facility. He said that UNC has used a permit by right to be
able to construct this facility and the wastewater treatment outside of oversight by the County.
He asked the County Commissioners to explore to what extent the County could intercede on the
residents' behalf to ameliorate waste and water runoff and the discharge of untreated effluent
into the creek, which is behind this facility and it is a tributary to the Haw River. He said that this
facility is going to have an impact. He made reference to press releases that have announced
press releases that have announced that UNC has had to cease the wastewater treatment at that
facility. There is now a pump and haul operation. He asked the County Commissioners to
investigate this.
Alex Castro was also representing Preserve Rural Orange. He said that Preserve Rural
Orange has been meeting with UNC, who has been open to community input. Preserve Rural
Orange has proposed to UNC that they agree to establish a community advisory committee. He
asked the County Commissioners to consider having County staff that have expertise to be
available and to be consulted for technical expertise.
b. Matters on the Printed Agenda
(These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda below.)
3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations
a. Women's History Month Proclamation
The Board considered a proclamation recognizing March 2010 as Women's History Month
in Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign.
Civil Rights Specialist Jennifer Galassi was joined by Shannon Jackson, Chair of the
Commission for Women. She said that this item is a request that March be recognized as
Women's History Month.
Shannon Jackson said that the Commission for Women will commemorate Women's
History Month this year by focusing the County's attention on the issue of human trafficking.
Additional initiatives of the CfW this year include continuation of the program for teen girls, Girl
Talk; Women's Agenda Assembly; and Women's Advocacy Day.
Jennifer Galassi read the proclamation.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Orange County Commission for Women has diligently served the County
of Orange since 1976 and is committed to promoting the growth and development of all Orange
County women and girls; and
WHEREAS, women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic
contributions to the growth and strength of our County in countless recorded and unrecorded
ways; and
WHEREAS, Orange County women have played and continue to play a critical economic,
cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of the County by constituting a significant
portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; and
WHEREAS, women have played a unique role throughout the history of the United States
by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force; and
WHEREAS, women were particularly important in the establishment of early charitable,
philanthropic, and cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS, women of every race, class, and ethnic background served as early leaders
in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and
WHEREAS, women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage
and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the
industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements, especially the peace
movement, which create a more fair and just society for all; and
WHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of women in history has been
consistently overlooked and undervalued, in the literature, teaching and study of American
history;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina
do hereby proclaim March 2010 as "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" in Orange County and
challenge County residents to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.
THIS THE 2nd DAY OF MARCH, 2010.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to
approve a proclamation recognizing March 2010 as Women's History Month in Orange County
and authorize the Chair to sign.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
4. Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to
approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below:
a. Minutes
The Board approved the minutes from February 2 and 9, 2010 as submitted by the Clerk to the
Board.
b. Appointments — None
c. Property Tax Refund
The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to one (1)
request for property tax refund in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381.
d. Property Tax Releases
The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property values
related to sixteen (16) requests for property tax release in accordance with N.C. General Statute
105-381.
e. Applications for Property Tax Exclusions/Exemption
The Board approved two (2) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem
taxation for the 2009 tax year.
f. Recognition of Florence G. Soltys within the New Central Orange Senior Center
The Board received a recommendation letter from the Orange County Advisory Board on Aging
acknowledging the contribution of Florence G. Soltys and stated its intent to consider adopting a
resolution designating the adult day health program wing of the new Central Orange Senior
Center as the Florence Gray Soltys Adult Day Health Program.
Letter Supporting Continued Federal Funding for Southeast High Speed Rail
The Board authorized the Chair to sign a letter supporting continued Federal funding through
annual budgetary appropriations to accelerate the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor south of
Washington, D.C.
h. Eurosport Soccer Center Master Plan Revision and Additional Parking
This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration.
i. Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO) — Receipt and Transmittal of
2010 Annual Technical Advisory Committee Report
This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration.
L USDA Rural Utilities Service Broadband Initiatives Program for Rural Broadband
Service Extension
This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration.
k. Contract Award for Surface Water Quality Monitoring — Eno River
The Board approved the contract with Desper Geosciences Consulting & Education, LLC in the
amount of $64,336 for surface water quality monitoring in the Eno River subwatershed and
authorized the Chair to sign.
I. Contract Award for Professional Services Related to the Orange County Unified
Development Ordinance
The Board approved the Professional Services Contract with Clarion Associates for$30,000 to
assist in the development of a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and authorized the Chair
to sign.
m. Declaring Four Pieces of Landfill Equipment Surplus
The Board declared the items surplus and authorized the AMPS Director to affect the sale of the
items through GovDeals.
VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
h. Eurosport Soccer Center Master Plan Revision and Additional Parking
The Board considered a potential revision to the approved Master Plan for the Eurosport
Soccer Center and authorizing construction of the expanded Phase 2 parking lot using existing
capital funds.
Commissioner Gordon said that she had asked for additional information on this. She
said that it looks like the concern is that there are more people than parking spaces on Tuesday
and Thursday evenings between 6-8 p.m. and if there is a tournament over the weekend, there
are not enough parking spaces. She said that this parking problem seems to have a rather
limited time frame and she asked why improved scheduling could not be used to address this
issue.
Parks and Recreation Director Lori Taft said that Tuesdays and Thursdays are the worst
conflicts with all of the school activities. There are a lot of spectators for these activities and the
parking lot for the school is at capacity. She said that it is a serious problem and people are
getting blocked in and parking in the fire lane.
Commissioner Gordon asked why this would take precedence over other pressing needs
since this item is being discussed outside of the budget process and it is a tight budget year.
Frank Clifton said that, in researching this item, there was supposed to be an agreement
between the schools and the County, but it did not happen. He said that whether there is parking
there or not, people are going to park there anyway and park anywhere. He said that if the
County builds a facility, it should build enough parking to support the activities.
Commissioner Hemminger said that she is very supportive of the additional parking. This
is a big safety issue and needs to be addressed.
Commissioner Gordon asked why this was not planned better and why it was in Phase 2.
Lori Taft said that the additional parking planned for the school campus is there and their lot for
the County is only for 40 spaces.
Frank Clifton said that there was supposed to be an agreement with the schools for
parking but it never materialized.
Commissioner Jacobs said that he has always been supportive of the soccer complex but
he has some of the same concerns as Commissioner Gordon since the County is supposed to be
watching all of its expenditures during this budget process. He is also concerned that everything
is not nailed down. He remembers having conversations with the school system about the
facilities being used in tandem.
Commissioner Pelissier said that she is concerned about safety but if this parking lot was
planned for Phase 2 of the soccer center, then would any additional parking have to be built for
the school. She also wants to pin down all of the information.
Lori Taft said that she thinks it would solve the majority of the parking problems. In the
case of large tournaments, these will be scheduled way ahead. She said that this is a good stop
gap measure.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to
approve a revision to the approved Master Plan for the Eurosport Soccer Center and authorize
construction of the expanded Phase 2 parking lot using existing capital funds.
VOTE: Ayes, 5; Nays, 2 (Commissioner Gordon and Commissioner Jacobs)
i. Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO) — Receipt and
Transmittal of 2010 Annual Technical Advisory Committee Report
The Board received the 2010 Annual Report of the SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee
and considered transmitting it to the SAPFO partners for comments before certification in May.
Commissioner Gordon said that the Board is only supposed to review this tonight, not
give final approval. This will also be sent to the towns. She asked what would be an appropriate
date to get a more complete report back from the schools and some suggestions on how to
proceed for the Pre-K classroom issue. She said that each school system has Pre-K classrooms
and sometimes space for K-5 will be used. CHCCS was particularly concerned about the
implications of that. She wants to make sure there is a date nailed down to come back with a
more complete report.
Shannon Berry said that CHCCS will discuss this in March. She will ask OCS for a date.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to ask
that the Board of County Commissioners get a complete report back in April before the meeting
with the school boards.
Commissioner Yuhasz asked about the obligation for providing Pre-K space. Shannon
Berry said that the school construction standards have one classroom. Frank Clifton said that he
would research this.
Commissioner Gordon said to include this in her motion.
Commissioner Jacobs asked Commissioner Gordon why it is important to get this back
before the meeting with the school systems. Commissioner Gordon said that she wants to have
it so that they can discuss it. She will leave it up to the Chair and Vice-Chair to say if it should be
should be a report or a discussion item.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger
to receive the 2010 SAPFOTAC Annual Report and authorize the Chair to sign the transmittal
letter to SAPFO partners contained in Attachment 1.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
USDA Rural Utilities Service Broadband Initiatives Program for Rural
Broadband Service Extension
The Board considered authorizing the County to apply for federal American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funds through the USDA Rural Utilities Services (RUS)
Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) to fund the extension of broadband service into the un-
served, rural portions of Orange County and authorizing the Chair to sign the MOU following
completion of the staff's work to finalize the document.
Commissioner Jacobs said that he pulled this because he has questions. He said that
there is a shifting definition about what constitutes broadband. He does not see a real definition
of broadband service. He would like to see this definition included. Also, regarding the
Memorandum of Understanding, he said that only one of these sites is owned by Orange County
(Cedar Grove Park). When there is an application made, he wants to make sure that the MOU
says that the County will follow the same development standards that any private developer will
follow.
Commissioner Gordon made reference to the language in the abstract and asked what
"southernmost part of the County" meant. She said that there are parts in the non-rural area of
the County that do not have broadband.
Planning Director Craig Benedict said that the definition of rural, un-served, and
broadband has been shifting. There are some loose definitions and there have been requests to
extend the grant application process since it is a moving target. He said that the southernmost
part of the County is the section southeast of Chapel Hill. This area is not defined as rural.
Commissioner Jacobs asked if Chatham County has a tower in its northern portion that
could serve that area and Craig Benedict said that staff is taking a look at all borders.
Commissioner Gordon said that she got an email from a citizen that said there may be
some property in Heritage Hills. She will try and retrieve this email.
Frank Clifton said that they are trying to look at public property and not ones with a cost.
He also said that they can attempt to define what they think is rural, but the County has to go by
the guidelines from the federal government.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to
approve the Manager's recommendation with the addition of a definition for broadband.
- Authorize staff to apply for federal ARRA stimulus funds through the USDA Rural
Utilities Service (RUS) Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) to fund the extension of
broadband service into the un-served, rural portions of Orange County;
- Approve the map of tower sites for inclusion into the Master Telecommunications Plan
and as the basis for the BIP grant application;
- Direct staff to finalize the Memorandum of Understanding with American Tower, Inc.
regarding future County completion of a grant/loan application to fund new broadband
service within the rural underserved and un-served portions of the County; and
- Authorize the Chair to sign the MOU following completion of staff's work to finalize the
document.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
6. Public Hearings-NONE
7. Regular Agenda
a. First Reading: South Orange Rescue Squad, Inc. Emergency Services
Franchise Ordinance
The Board considered approving the First Reading of a Franchise Ordinance to grant a
permit to South Orange Rescue Squad, Inc. for Emergency Medical and Rescue Services.
Emergency Services Director Frank Montes de Oca summarized this item.
Staff Attorney Annette Moore said that in order to adopt and grant a permit for ambulance
services, the County must hold a public hearing. In order to grant a franchise, it must be by
ordinance and it may not be adopted until it has passed at two regular meetings. On February
2nd a public hearing was held on the need for ambulance service and the Board did find the
need to adopt such an ordinance. At the February 2nd meeting, the Board asked that the staff
work further with South Orange Rescue Squad and it has done so. South Orange Rescue
Squad has submitted all documents outlining its capabilities. Emergency Services has
conducted a review of the documents and worked with the applicant to complete all necessary
documentation.
Frank Montes de Oca said that the recommendation is that the Board grant on first
reading a franchise for five-year terms to South Orange Rescue Squad, Inc., for Emergency
Medical Services and Rescue Services.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ray de Friess has been a member of SORS since 1971. He said that SORS has always
had a good working relationship with the County and the goal is to provide good service. He said
that this service is needed in Orange County.
Matthew Mauzy is the Chief of SORS. He gave some of his history with the rescue
squad. He said that SORS has trained hundreds of swift water rescuers from across the state.
He said that the leadership opportunities have allowed him to face numerous challenges in his
professional career. He said that he looks forward to the opportunity to partner on an expanded
basis with Orange County Emergency Services.
Ally Edmundson is the Assistant Chief of the Technical Rescue Team with SORS. She
gave her history with the squad. She does rescue and technical rescue. She said that South
Orange is different in that they provide both EMS and highly specialized rescue services to the
community and the state. She said that SORS also employs the same number of women as
men. She is a swift water rescue instructor as well. Through her service with SORS, she
decided to obtain a Master's in Nursing and now works as a nurse practitioner at Wake Med.
She continues to volunteer with SORS because she loves it.
Bill Waddell is a lifetime resident of Orange County. He joined SORS in 1993. He said
that he and his wife serve on the squad. He takes enormous pride in serving the people of
Orange County. He has seen many people come through SORS and become doctors, nurses,
police officers, PAs, soldiers, etc. He thinks that Orange County should be extremely proud of
SORS and the contributions that it has made to the County for 40 years.
Fred Stipe is a lifelong resident of Orange County. He has worked with the squad since
the late 1980's. He is a member of the Board of Directors and has been the Chair for the last 4
years. He extended thanks to Annette Moore for her legal guidance through this process. He
process. He also thanked Frank Montes de Oca, Frank Clifton, and the Board of County
Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to:
- Approve the First Reading of a Franchise Ordinance to grant on first reading a
franchise for five-year terms to South Orange Rescue Squad, Inc. for Emergency
Medical Services and Rescue Services;
- Direct staff to discuss and enter into an Operations Agreement with South Orange
Rescue Squad within 90 days that identifies the subcategories under which SORS will
be permitted to operate based on the needs of the County and the capacity and
capabilities of SORS and to provide for the daily operational functions of SORS as it
works within the Orange County Emergency Services System; and
- Authorize the Emergency Services Director to negotiate the Agreement with SORS
and the County Manager to sign the Agreement subject to review by the County
Attorney or other legal staff. Franchise Ordinance approval is conditional upon
successful completion of the operational agreement within 90 days of acceptance of
the Franchise Ordinance by the SORS.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
8. Reports
a. Acceptance of the County Master Aging Annual Report for 2009 and 2010
Priorities
The Board considered accepting the Orange County Master Aging Plan Annual Progress
Report for 2009 and approving the priorities for 2010.
Steve Lackey, Chair of the Advisory Board on Aging, presented this progress report.
Commissioner Hemminger asked about the concept plan for expanding the wellness
program and Steve Lackey said that the advisory board is proposing to develop a concept plan to
see what an expansion would be like. He said that the Seymour Center Wellness Center is not
adequate for their needs. The goal is to see how much it would cost to expand, and if all like it,
then they would move forward with the plan.
Commissioner Gordon said that in the recommendations the advisory board was looking
at options that did not cost the County money.
Commissioner Jacobs asked about when the Unified Development Ordinance is being
developed and if some of these aging in place standards would be addressed.
Craig Benedict said that where there are easy fixes, they will be able to address them. If
there are more complex fixes, a placeholder will be put in the UDO.
Commissioner Jacobs said that a lot of the same standards would apply to physically-
disabled people. He hopes that this community will be involved as well. He made reference to
page 21 and the legislative forum and advocacy issues. He said that it would be useful to have a
one paragraph explanation of the penalty on married couples.
Commissioner Jacobs said that, in reading through the whole document, it would be nice
to get a report on how the senior centers are performing based on what was projected.
Regarding the discussion on page 8 about planning the East/West public route from
Mebane to Durham that would intersect the 420 route, Commissioner Jacobs said that he would
like to ask the Chair/Vice-Chair/Manager to have a joint meeting with the Mebane City Council
because there are so many issues in common.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to ask
the Chair, Vice-Chair, and the Manager to work on meeting with the Mebane City Council on
common issues.
VOTE: UNANMOUS
Commissioner Pelissier made reference to page 21 and exploring the potential for
collaboration of the Department on Aging and Department of Social Services. She is very
pleased to see this and she hopes that this can be done elsewhere. She would like to know the
outcome of this.
Commissioner Pelissier asked about the programs sponsored by UNC and said that
most of these are offered at the Seymour Center. She asked how the members of the Central
Orange Senior Center are served. She asked if there is transportation for these programs.
Commissioner Pelissier suggested providing charts for comparison between the two
senior centers for services, demands, etc. from year to year.
Jerry Passmore encouraged the County Commissioners to come and visit the senior
centers, because they are both a tremendous success.
Chair Foushee asked about the Caregiver's Day Out and asked if that same program
was replicated at the Central Orange Senior Center. Jerry Passmore said that the problem is
space and the intention is to replicate the program at Central.
9. County Manager's Report
Frank Clifton said that County Government will be on a two-hour delay tomorrow.
10. County Attorney's Report - NONE
11. Appointments-NONE
12. Board Comments
Commissioner Yuhasz— none
Commissioner Gordon said that at the Triangle Transit Board of Trustees it was noted
that the potential date for the regional transit referendum might be during 2011. At the last
meeting, there was a discussion about getting a consultant to look at the county plans, the
financial model, and to start working on an analysis so that it will be in shape to go to a
referendum. She said that it is important to schedule time in a Commissioners meeting agenda
to look at these plans because there are a lot of assumptions.
Commissioner Hemminger said that she went on the hike with Triangle Land
Conservancy of the Rumbling Forest property, which is off of New Hope Church Road. The
property includes over 600 acres. The TLC was awarded the Clean Water Trust Fund Grant for
this and the hope is to close in April.
Commissioner Pelissier said that at the Human Relations event last week the Chair of the
Human Relations Commission mentioned that the HRC had been tasked with developing a policy
for social justice and it has not been acted upon. She asked why this policy has not been
brought forth to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption.
Chair Foushee said that the last time it was presented, she had asked staff to research
questions that were asked that night and to bring it back to the Board, but it was never brought
back.
Frank Clifton said that the staff will research this issue.
Chair Foushee said that the Board agreed to have a work session on this and it needs to
be added to a rolling calendar.
Commissioner Jacobs said that he has brought up previously the status of defibrillators in
buildings because most meeting facilities do not have them.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to ask
staff to develop a policy as to where defibrillators should be located within County government.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Jacobs said that in listening to the issue about the UNC animal research
facility, he thought that Craig Benedict had done a report on this and he asked to get this report.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Pelissier to
get a report on the research that has been done on the UNC animal research facility in Bingham
Township.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Jacobs said that the Board of Adjustment is meeting on Monday and a lot
of residents are upset about a kennel being sited in the rural area as a Class B Special Use
Permit. He suggested that the Board of County Commissioners put on a public hearing whether
or not kennels should be Class A Special Use Permits. This would make it come in front of the
Board of County Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to
request a response back from Planning staff and/or the Attorney about the feasibility of changing
the kennels from a Class B to a Class A SUP.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Gordon said that there is more to this issue than a Class A versus a Class
B SUP. She said that the County is in the process of developing a UDO. She suggested that
there are a number of uses that the Board needs to look at with respect to location and
standards, such as airports, etc.
Commissioner Jacobs said that the Board has also discussed conditional use permitting
and he suggested talking about things that are Class B changing to the conditional use permit
process. This is for rural Orange County and not just the rural buffer.
Commissioner Nelson said that last week he attended the Commission for Women
meeting and there was a lot of discussion about the reorganization of the HRR department and
about the reorganization of all of the boards and commissions.
Chair Foushee said that she received a request from Jim Dooley requesting that the
County Commissioners consider having Hog Day back on the County site where it used to be.
She will pass this on to staff.
Chair Foushee said that she had brought forward to the Board a request that Orange
County establish a sister county agreement with a county in China. This county is prepared to
come to North Carolina in June and they want from Orange County an official letter inviting them
to Orange County. She has talked with Economic Development Director Brad Broadwell about
how to move forward. She has also talked with the Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitor's Bureau.
She asked if the Board wanted to move forward with this.
A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Hemminger
to authorize the Chair to send a letter to the county in China, inviting them to visit Orange
County.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Jacobs said that Hog Day moved because of the construction in that
area, but there has been an issue about whether or not to rent out parks and charging the public
a fee to use a public facility. This was discussed a while back and these issues need to be
be addressed going forward.
13. Information Items
• February 16, 2010 BOCC Meeting Follow-up Actions List
14. Closed Session
A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to go
into closed session at 8:33 PM for the purposes of:
"To consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of
appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or
prospective public officer or employee;" NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6).
AND
"Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order
to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board."
AND
To consider and approve the unsealing of closed session minutes.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to
reconvene into regular session at 9:05pm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
15. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon seconded by Commissioner Hemminger to
adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Valerie Foushee, Chair
Donna S. Baker, CMC
Clerk to the Board