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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 11-01-2000APPROVED MAY 1.2001 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING November 1, 2000 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom in Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Margaret W. Brown, Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis and Barry Jacobs COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant County Manager Rod Visser and Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe (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. ALL RECORDINGS OF THE MEETING WILL BE KEPT FOR 5 YEARS. 1. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Item 8-e was removed from the agenda to be addressed at a subsequent meeting. PUBLIC CHARGE Chair Carey read the public charge. 2. CITIZEN & AUDIENCE COMMENTS a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda Chair Carey introduced Mr. Dee Freeman who became the new Executive Director of Triangle J. Council of Governments on August 1, 2000. Dee Freeman spoke and said that the Triangle J Council of Governments was trying to find regional solutions to the challenges that were before them. They just completed their planning retreat and are in the process of putting the information in the form of work plans. He invited the Commissioners to call him if there were any concerns or needs that deal with regional issues. Commissioner Jacobs asked Dee Freeman about Moore County joining the Triangle J COG. Mr. Freeman said that this was a real possibility. b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters were considered as the Board addressed the items on the agenda below.) 3. BOARD COMMENTS Commissioner Jacobs said that in driving by the Buckhorn Road exit, he noticed the cars lined up to get into the Jockey lot. He asked if the County was receiving any sales tax monies from that establishment. John Link will report back on this request. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to a memo about the discrimination policy related to the Triangle United Way and the letter sent to Triangle United Way regarding NC WARN and its treatment. He asked if Ms. Johnson from Orange County United Way would be attending the next Commissioners' meeting. John Link will follow up on this. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the last item on the agenda, the Transportation Improvement Program, and suggested that this be discussed at the Board of County Commissioners' retreat in December. He feels that the issues are significant and need to be discussed. Commissioner Gordon said that she gave a report on the Transportation Improvement Program at the last meeting. She would like to receive some direction tonight from the Board. She asked if comments could be written for the November 28th rural public hearing. The Planning staff, specifically Gene Bell and Karen Lincoln, will write up something for the Board's reaction at the meeting on November 21St Commissioner Brown made reference to the memo from the County Engineer on his inspection tour of the structural integrity of outdoor structures in the County and asked that staff come back with some recommendations. Commissioner Brown noted that OWASA has a conceptual agreement with the University of North Carolina on availability fees. A copy will be requested from OWASA. Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to the meetings held on the I-40/Old 86 EDD. He is pleased to hear about the possibility of Southern Season locating their business and warehousing facility in that EDD. Also, last week he and Commissioner Jacobs met with the judicial personnel and came to an agreement on moving ahead with additional facilities for the courts. He feels that this committee can move forward with continued discussions. Commissioner Jacobs said that one thing that led Southern Season to Hillsborough was the SportsPlex in Hillsborough and the opportunity for the employees to use it. Chair Carey said that he and Commissioner Jacobs met with the Orange County Schools and the Board of Health representatives to address the school nurse issue. They will meet with both school systems about this issue to be sure that teachers are not faced with administering medicine to students. 4. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT John Link introduced Gwen Price who is the Program Director of the Work First Program in Orange County. He made reference to the failing grade that Orange County received on one aspect of the Work First program. Gwen Price said that State statute requires that every county submit reports to the state on the progress of Work First with identified goals. The state develops those goals. The four goals are reducing the Work First case load, putting adults to work, staying off welfare after going to work, and increasing child support collections. She prepared a Work First status report for the Commissioners. The County received a corrective action measure on the goal of reducing the Work First caseload. She said that this was somewhat misleading because when Work First started in July of 1995 the caseload was at 754 and now it is down to 335. This is a 56-percent reduction in the caseload. Out of 335 cases, 160 are child-only cases, which are not subject to the Work First requirements. She shared some statistics on the other three goals and the accomplishments of the Work First program in Orange County. Commissioner Brown asked about the child support issue. Gwen Price said that the state goal was to have a 10-percent increase in child support collections. Orange County reached 97 percent of this 10-percent collection increase. 5. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS None 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. Soccer Symposium Task Force Report The Board received a presentation and report from the Soccer Symposium Task Force. Commissioner Jacobs said that a Soccer Symposium task force was formed, seven meetings were held, and a report was prepared. A symposium was held, which indicated that there is a strong need for soccer facilities in Orange County. One of the charges of the group was to pursue equity issues to try and ascertain who was playing soccer and how a more diverse participation could be encouraged. He asked Economic Development Director Dianne Reid and Recreation and Parks Director Bob Jones to make some comments. Economic Development Director Dianne Reid made comments about the dedication of the task force. She said that three subcommittees were formed to address access, models of economic development, and inter-league cooperation. The task force concluded that soccer is a clean industry that has positive economic benefits and promotes teamwork and a healthy lifestyle. The task force also concluded that positive economic development impacts in terms of tourism expenditures could result from hosting tournament play. Recreation and Parks Director Bob Jones read the recommendations as listed below: ~:~ Fields should be located in a dispersed fashion throughout the County in order to improve accessibility for all and to reduce travel time. ~:~ There should be multiple fields at each site so that parents can drop off children of different ages. ~:~ Fields should be irrigated, lighted, and sited in an environmentally sensitive manner. ~:~ A promising model for field development is one in which public entities provide basic fields and soccer organizations finish the facilities. ~:~ Apublic-private partnership should be established to explore development of a soccer complex in Orange County, with established soccer interests to take the lead in fundraising for construction. ~:~ All soccer organizations in the County should collaborate to provide coordinated soccer programming throughout the County. In this scenario, the County would supply facilities and the private organizations would provide programming. ~:~ If County funding is involved, including providing land, scholarships will have to be available to County residents who cannot afford programming fees. ~:~ Consistent with the Master Recreation and Parks Work Group Report, the acquisition of land for soccer fields should be included in active recreational areas developed pursuant to future bond issues. Public Comment Mauricio Castro said that he was representing EI Centro Latino. He said that by the year 2020, the Latino population would be the largest minority group in the country. He feels that soccer presents an opportunity to socialize with other people. He said that soccer was a very important component in the lives of the people in the Latino community. He said that soccer was a chance to fight crime in the community because the youth would have a place to go. He feels that it is so important to provide the soccer fields to the Latino children so that they can interact with other cultures. He said that by talking with other people and playing soccer, he has been able to make a lot of friends and it has given him the opportunity to see how closely two cultures can understand each other in a soccer game. He asked that the County Commissioners consider a bond referendum so that everyone in Orange County can enjoy this sport. Anson Dorrance, the women's soccer coach for UNC-CH, shared an experience he had in Haiti as the coach of the U. S. National women's soccer team. He said that the Haitians were surprised that women from the United States could play soccer so well. He told of all the countries he lived in while growing up and said that he actually learned how to play soccer at UNC-CH and learned how to coach soccer at the Rainbow Soccer League in Chapel Hill. He gave a brief history of the Rainbow Soccer League. He told of the many professional soccer players that were trained in Chapel Hill. Garrett Love recognized the girls, all eleven and under, who were present in support of the recommendations. Rick Kennedy talked about how he became interested in soccer. He said that there were a lot of people in the County that want to play soccer but there are no sufficient fields. Commissioner Halkiotis suggested that the Board ask the County Manager to bring this back within 30 days with a recommendation. He is afraid that the soccer issue will be put on a shelf if it is not pursued now. Commissioner Brown suggested that this be one of the first agenda items for the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group to consider. Chair Carey would like for a concrete proposal to come back to the County Commissioners no later than their retreat on December Stn Commissioner Brown asked for a chart with the participants of soccer in Orange County showing gender, age groups, etc. She feels it would be good to track the accomplishments of the park bond three years ago. Commissioner Gordon commended the task force for their work. It is a very exciting possibility. She feels as reports come forward that there will be a parks and recreation component. She would like for this to go to the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group and the short-term bond task force. She feels the soccer needs should be dealt with in the short and long term. Commissioner Jacobs feels that this might be a possible goal for the Commissioners because it has social and economic ramifications that go beyond recreation. The Intergovernmental Parks Work Group will address the soccer needs in the County in November. John Link suggested that it be emphasized to the other jurisdictions that it is an item that will be addressed at the initial meeting. The staff will also come back to the Board with some recommendations by the goal-setting retreat in December. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant The Board held a public hearing to receive public comment on the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. The County has received notification of being awarded $12,533 for this year. The federal government requires that an advisory board be established to look at the proposed uses of these funds. The makeup of that advisory board parallels the existing Community Watch Advisory Board created by the Sheriff's Department, so there is no need to create a new board. There was no public comment and the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to accept the Manager's recommendation as follows: 1) conduct the required public hearing; 2) approve the Sheriff's recommendation to designate the Community Watch Advisory Board to advise the Sheriff on the use of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds; and 3) accept the Local Law Enforcement Grant of $12,533. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes from the following meetings: March 27, 2000 joint meeting with the school boards; March 29, 2000 budget work session; April 4, 2000 regular meeting; April 11, 2000 work session; and, April 12, 2000 JPA public hearing. b. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Refunds The Board adopted a refund resolution related to three requests for property tax refunds totaling $86.76. This is in accordance with the resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference. c. Budget Amendment #3 The Board approved a grant project ordinance and two capital project ordinances for fiscal year 2000-01. d. Policy on Planning and Funding School Capital Projects This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. e. Classification Plan Amendment -Management Analyst The Board was to consider establishing a new class of management analyst II at salary grade 69, with a hiring range of $33,052 - $40, 173, and changing the title of the existing Management Analyst to Management Analyst I at salary grade 67, with a hiring range of $29,979 - $36,440. However, this item was removed and will be addressed at a subsequent meeting. f. Appointment of 19A County-appointed Animal Cruelty Investigator The Board reappointed Dean Edwards as aCounty-appointed Animal Cruelty Investigator for 2000-2001. g_ Contract Renewal for 2000-2001 with Small Business and Technology Development Center The Board renewed and authorized the Chair to sign a contract with the Small Business and Technology Development Center to continue support of small business development. h. North Carolina TANF Housing Program The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the submission of a funding proposal to the North Carolina TANF Housing Program. i. Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Hillsborough Regarding Fairview Community Policing Center The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an interlocal agreement with the Town of Hillsborough for the construction, operation, and sharing of cost and use of the proposed Fairview Community Policing Center. L SUP-1-00 -Special Use Permit Modification for the Construction of a Shelter for an Existing Recycling Pad at the Orange Regional Landfill This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. k. Landfill Landscape Restoration Plan This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA d. Policy on Planning and Funding School Capital Projects The Board considered adoption of a policy on planning and funding school capital projects. Commissioner Brown made reference to page six, the first paragraph, and asked that the words "and the adopted criteria" be included. Commissioner Gordon suggested that the Board adopt this policy and direct the staff to come back with the extra language and put it on the consent agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the policy on planning and funding school capital projects with the addition as noted above. VOTE: UNANIMOUS L SUP-1-00 -Special Use Permit Modification for the Construction of a Shelter for an Existing Recycling Pad at the Orange Regional Landfill The Board considered modifying a Class A Special Use Permit for the construction of a shelter for an existing recycling pad at the Orange County landfill. Commissioner Brown asked questions which were answered satisfactorily by Solid Waste Manager Gayle Wilson. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to close the public hearing and approve a Class A Special Use Permit modification for the construction of a shelter for an existing recycling pad at the Orange County landfill per the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS k. Landfill Landscape Restoration Plan The Board considered approving a contract with Swanson and Associates to develop an interim plan for landscaping and re-vegetating a closed portion of the Orange County landfill north of Eubanks Road, and the construction and demolition landfill area that is expected to reach capacity in 2002. Commissioner Jacobs suggested that this item be written so that public comment could be received. This would give citizens in the landfill neighborhood the opportunity to have input on this item. He said that, in the future, the Solid Waste Advisory Board should make specific recommendations by motion that are recorded and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Brown asked that Rich Shaw, a member of the Orange County Environment and Resource Conservation Department, look at this and give the Board some recommendations. She would also like for this item to be forwarded to the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to refer the Landfill Landscape Restoration Plan to the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group and the Environment and Resource Conservation Department for review and comment, and that a public hearing be held so that the neighbors of the landfill would have a chance to provide comments. The Solid Waste Advisory Board's recommendation will also be explicitly included. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA a. Appointments The Board considered appointments to the Arts Commission, Human Relations Commission, Intergovernmental Parks Work Group and Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Board; considered adding a position and an appointment to the Library Task Force; and, considered a request to remove a member from the Human Relations Commission. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the Arts Commission and the Southern Human Services Center's capability for displaying art. Ann Kapland, Director of the Arts Commission, said that the Arts Commission is working on a strategic plan that will come to the County Commissioners. Arts Commission A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to appoint Gordon Jameson for the term ending March 31, 2002. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Brown to appoint David O'Dell and Leah K. Rade for the term ending March 31, 2002. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Human Relations Commission A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Mariah McPherson and Ron Gallerani for the term ending June 30, 2003. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Jamie Daniel and Tristan English for the term ending June 30, 2003; Hazel Quick for the term ending June 30, 2001; and Kathie Young for the term ending June 30, 2002. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Intergovernmental Parks Work Group A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Kevin Foy and Bill Strom to the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group. VOTE: UNANIMOUS OPC Mental Health Board A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to reappoint Sandra Grey Herring for the term ending December 31, 2004. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Library Task Force A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Elvira Mebane for the term ending to be determined. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Human Relations Commission -Removal A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Brown to remove Karen Archia from the Human Relations Commission because of excessive unexcused absences in accordance with Section 7 of the Resolution regarding "Orange County Appointment and Orientation Process for Boards and Commissioners," which is incorporated herein by reference. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Highridge Subdivision Preliminary Plan The Board considered a preliminary plan for the Highridge subdivision. Planning Director Craig Benedict introduced Planning Supervisor Robert Davis who made this presentation. This subdivision is located in Cheeks Township on West Lebanon Road, between Mill Creek Road and Frazier Road. It is a 33.53-acre tract with 23 lots. There is one residual lot, which is designated as phase two. The property is zoned rural residential (R-1) in the Back Creek Protected Watershed. This subdivision was approved by the Planning Board prior to the ordinance change where the staff now makes the recommendation for which concept plan the developer will follow. The developer has chosen to follow the conventional plan rather than the flexible development plan. Another subdivision has just been filed for concept plan approval to the south of this one, and there will be a connector road between the two subdivisions. The average lot size is 1.15 acres, which is 25% larger than the minimum lot size of .92 that is allowed in this district. There was some question at the Planning Board level about private recreation dedication. At the Planning Board meeting, the developer offered a dedication of approximately four acres for private recreation purposes. The staff has recommended that apayment-in-lieu of parkland dedication be made to Orange County in the amount of $10,465 ($455 x 23 lots). Regarding the fiscal impact, there would be a positive effect on revenues for the County. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to page eleven and the list of the different septic systems that will be used with this subdivision. He mentioned that the Board of Health would like to meet with the County Commissioners to explain these different systems. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he would like some information about how the ultra- shallow trench systems hold up. Commissioner Brown would like to have the meeting with the Board of Health before the Commissioners' goal-setting retreat or invite someone from the Board of Health to the retreat. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the 100-foot cable easement and what could be placed on an easement. Robert Davis said that the use of the easement would be between the developer and AT&T. Commissioner Jacobs asked why the open space was not listed in the agenda abstract on the front page. He said that there seemed to be some strong feelings about the open space at the Planning Board meeting. Robert Davis explained that the four acres would more than cover the required amount for private recreation. The public recreation requirement would be addressed in the payment-in-lieu. Commissioner Jacobs asked that there be a path along the backs of lots 19, 20, 21, and 22 for pedestrian access to the private recreation area. Commissioner Halkiotis asked for a GIS map of all underground utility easements in this County. Craig Benedict said that the new telecommunications act has prompted a lot more providers to put in underground cable. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the preliminary plan for Highridge Subdivision, including the pedestrian easement along the backs of lots 19, 20, 21, and 22, in accordance with the resolution that is incorporated herein by reference. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Legal Advertisement for November 27, 2000 Public Hearing The Board considered authorizing a legal advertisement for the next regularly scheduled quarterly public hearing on November 27, 2000. Craig Benedict summarized the items on the agenda for the quarterly public hearing scheduled for November 27th. The first item is the American Stone Company and Orange Water and Sewer Authority planned development industrial classification. The second item is the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance. The third item is the consideration of the Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. The fourth item has to do with economic development districts that have been under review by both Orange County and Hillsborough since January 2000. The task force has been working to discuss the areas that are in moratorium. The focus will be on the intersection of new NC 86 and I-85. The fifth item is the preserved planned development mixed use rezoning and class A special use permit. This is a project north of Hillsborough that is approximately 470 acres. The sixth item has to do with commercial and industrial subdivisions within the County. Presently, there is no minimum lot size except what can be supported by a septic tank. Commissioner Gordon asked when the County Commissioners would receive the detailed agenda information for items that will be considered on November 27, 2000. Craig Benedict said that the County Commissioners would receive the information by November 13th. At the Commissioners' meeting on November 21St, if there are some serious reservations about any of the items, the public could still be notified accordingly. Commissioner Gordon asked that verbiage be added to state the purpose for each item. She made several changes, which were noted by the Planning Director for incorporation into the public hearing notice. Commissioner Gordon feels that the agenda is too long and asked that some of the items be eliminated. Commissioner Brown asked if the American Stone Company/OWASA issue had to be on this agenda because it was not time sensitive. Commissioner Jacobs would rather eliminate the fifth item about the 470 acres because it is private development. The stone quarry is a public purpose. Commissioner Halkiotis would like to eliminate the fifth item about the 470 acres because there is not sufficient information. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve items 1, 2, 3, and 6 as listed below for the Quarterly Public Hearing on November 27, 2000, with the changes made above by Commissioner Gordon. • American Stone and Orange Water and Sewer Authority Planned Development Light Industrial (PD-I-1) Rezoning and Class A Special Use Permit for Extraction of Earth products (Quarry/Reservoir) • Educational Facilities Impact Fee Ordinance • Consideration of School Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance • Commercial/Industrial Subdivision Amendment VOTE: UNANIMOUS 10. REPORTS a. Construction and Demolition Waste Regulation for Recycling The Board reviewed a proposed ordinance regulating construction, demolition and other recyclable wastes, considered a proposed timetable for implementation, and discussed possible resolution of key issues in managing construction and demolition wastes for recycling. Rod Visser noted that the County Commissioners appointed a Construction and Demolition Task Force last spring. They recommended that an ordinance be developed to regulate construction, demolition and recyclable wastes. He summarized the contents of the ordinance. The task force observed that the County should consider and pass an ordinance requiring separation of recyclable C&D materials, with the operational details to be finalized by the Board of Commissioners and/or the Solid Waste Advisory Board. The language would be broad enough to include other types of materials, which would possibly allow for the regulation of open burning. Secondly, the task force pointed out that the County, as the single entity that now owns and operates the landfill, sets the rules and the parameters governing the separation of materials. Even with parameters, if the ordinance is passed and the facilities to manage the materials are secured, the County will need staff to manage and enforce the program, as well as to educate builders, haulers, architects, building owners, and other local government personnel. Passage of this ordinance has the potential to reduce the amount of material that is put in the landfill, if properly implemented. The Solid Waste Advisory Board took this item up at their October 12th meeting. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he received some telephone calls from members of the farming community expressing concerns about controlled burning. Geoffrey Gledhill said that the controlled burning is part of the Forestry program and would not be included in this ordinance. However, when wooded areas are being cleared for farmland, there may be a different issue because the trees are reusable wood products and cannot be burned. Commissioner Halkiotis asked to receive a written report on the possible implications for farming and forestry operations. Regarding the education part, Commissioner Brown suggested developing a brochure that would explain this ordinance. Commissioner Jacobs said that other elements could be added to the ordinance. Commissioner Brown said that she would call Rod Visser with other questions. The ordinance will be brought back to the Commissioners on November 21St Chair Carey realized that one person was signed up to speak on this matter. Mr. Tarry Gautney distributed a written statement with comments about this item. He is employed by Waste Industries in Durham, which has a sorting facility for C&D waste. b. Solid Waste Facilities -Siting Options The Board considered a response for requests for information and questions raised at the Board's August 30, 2000 solid waste work session. Director of Solid Waste Gayle Wilson made reference to the report and the future and existing facilities that could be used for solid waste. He said that, if the Board agreed to proceed with a C&D landfill, he would strongly suggest that the C&D recycling facilities be co-located with the disposal facility. He showed some slides with conceptual drawings of possible facilities. Commissioner Brown asked about the size of the area for scrap tires and the volume of tires and Gayle Wilson explained how the tires are handled. He said that there was a high volume of tires brought to the facility. He said that the County gets reimbursed by the State a portion of the tax that is charged for the tires. Sixty-percent of the tires are recycled. The rest of the tires are chopped up and buried for future use if needed. John Link said that the staff is proposing to come back to the Board so that decisions can be made on what to locate on the present property and any additional property the County may acquire. c. Transportation Improvement Plan Comments The Board was to discuss possible positions on future transportation plans in and around Orange County. However, this item was postponed to the next meeting. 11. APPOINTMENTS -NONE 12. MINUTES -NONE 13. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis "To discuss the County's position and to instruct the County Manager and County Attorney on the negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract to purchase real property," NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(5), and Pursuant to GS § 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." VOTE: UNANIMOUS The Board reconvened from Closed Session. 14. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on November 21, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr., Chair Beverly A. Blythe, CMC