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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 20, 1998
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 1998
7:30 p.m.
Southern Human Services Center
2505 Homestead Rd.
Chapel Hill, N.C.
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equipment are available with prior notice. If you need this assistance, call the County Clerk's office at 732-8181,
ext. 2130. If you are disabled and need assistance, contact the ADA Coordinator at extension 2300 or TDD# 644-
3045.
ESTIMATED TIMES LISTED AFTER EACH ITEM -these are approximate times. Citizens are encouraged to be
at the meeting at 7:30. The Board usually considers items in the order listed and proceeds at a steady pace. As a
courtesy to others, speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON AGENDA ITEMS - is available in the Clerk's office and complete copies of
agenda material are located at the Orange County Library in Hillsborough and the Chapel Hill Library in Chapel
Hill.
1. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (7:30-7:35)
2. CITIZEN ~ AUDIENCE COMMENTS (7:35-7:40)
a. Matters on the Printed Agenda
b. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
PUBLIC CHARGE
The Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Orange County its respect. The Board asks its citizens to
conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At any time
should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending
person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the
Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed.
3. BOARD COMMENTS (7:40-7:50)
4. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT(7:50-8:00) _
5. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (8:00-8:10)
a. Presentation -Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Board will acknowledge the receipt of the_ Government Finance Officer's Association Certificate of
Achievement and recognize the staff members responsible for the effort.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA (8:10-8:20)
a. Minutes
The Board will consider approval and/or correction of minutes from the January 20 regular mee#ing;
February 2 work session with the town of Chapel Hill; February 3 regular meeting; February 10 work session; April
14 bimonthly work session; April 21 regular meeting; May 6 regular meeting; May 19 regular meeting; June 22
continued budget work session; and August 24 quarterly public hearing.
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b. N.C. Department of Transportation State Funds to Support Rural General Public Transportation
The Board will consider applying for and accepting $13,000 in state funds for rural public
transportation, and entering into an agreement with the N.C. Department of Transportation for fiscal year 1998-99.
c. BOCC Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 1999
The Board will consider approving a regular meeting schedule for 1999.
d. Authorization to Contract with Home Respite Care Providers
The Board will consider authorizing the Department on Aging to inter into agreements with in-home
respite care providers.
e. HOME Program Community Revitalization Loan Fund
The Board will consider approving a development with EmPOWERment, Inc. and Orange Community
Housing Corporation for purchase and/or renovation of properties, and second mortgage assistance for first-time
home buyers.
f. Consultant Approval -Design Work for Electrical Connections to make Two Schools
Generator Compatible
The Board will consider approving a contract with Gary Sunderiand in the amount of $8,000 for
electrical design work to make two schools designated as emergency shelters generator compatible.
Q Personnel Ordinance revision -Promotion Pay Policy
The Board will consider amending the County's personnel ordinance to change policies concerning
employee pay upon promotion and reclassification as a result of discussions in its Oct. 13 work session.
9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA
a. Skills Development Center Operations Ptan and Budget (8:20-8:45)
The Board will review the operatio-rrs plan, consider approving a new position and budget, and accept
a state grant in the amount of $68,559 for the operation of the Skills Development Center.
b. Environment and Resource Conservation Department (ERCD) Proposal (8:45-9:00)
The Board will review a proposal for the formation of a new Environment and Resource Conservation
Department.
c. Proposed County Facilities Improvements (9:00-9:15)
The Board will consider a report on proposed improvements to various County facilities and approve a
list of improvements to be completed with funds appropriated in the budget for fiscal year 1998-99.
10. REPORTS
a. Cane Creek Watershed-Staff Report (9:15-9:30)
The Board will hear a report on-staff recommendations to protect the Cane reek watershed.
b. Housing Bond Program Pfllicy (9:30-9:45) -
The Board will hear a report from the Housing Bond Policy Task Force
c. Flexible Development Annual Report (9:45-10:007
Board will hear the annual report on flexible development, covering the period July 1, 1997 through
June 30, 1998. -
11. APPOINTMENTS
12. MINUTES
13. CLOSED SESSION
"To establish the County's position and to instruct the County Manager and the County Attorney on the
negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract to purchase real property," NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(5). (10:00
p.m.)
14. ADJOURNMENT