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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19960514APPROVED 11/19196 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 1996 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on May 14, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. at the OWASA Operations Center, community meeting room, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners William L. Crowther, Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis and Don Willhoit. COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, and Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe (All other staff members will be identified appropriately below) NOTE: All background documents are in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. Recording tapes of the meeting will be available for five years. 1_ ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Two appointments to a subcommittee to address concerns about the proposed Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study Area were added to item XI - Appointments. II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chair Carey stated that citizens who have indicated a desire to speak to an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time. B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA -NONE PUBLIC CHARGE Chair Carey dispensed with the reading of the public charge. III. BOARD COMMENTS The Board asked that the Clerk send a get well card to Hillsborough Town Commissioner Catherine Martin who was in a car accident last week. IV. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT John Link made reference to the Board's work session schedule for Thursday evening and said that the agendas have been distributed for that meeting. He asked that the Board give him direction on funding of Hargrave Center. V. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update/1996 HOME Program Desian Tara Fikes introduced for the Board's consideration a resolution which approves the consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update and the proposed HOME Program Activities for 1996-97. A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOUSING PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the Commissioners authorize the County Manager to submit the Orange County Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs Annual Update to the U.S. Department of Housing and urban Development, including all understandings, assurances, and certifications required therein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Manager is hereby designated as the authorized representative of the County to act in connection with the submission of the consolidated Plan Annual Update and to provide such additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK PROCLAMATION Jeanette Smith, EMS Director for Administration, presented this proclamation for the Board's consideration of approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proclamation as stated below: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK MAY 19 THROUGH MAY 25, 1996 WHEREAS, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. has proclaimed the week of May 19 through May 25, 1996 as Emergency Medical Services Week in North Carolina, and WHEREAS, The Emergency medical Service in Orange County is a complex system involving Telecommunications, First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, Nurses, Doctors, County Staff and Volunteers from Orange County and South Orange Rescue Squads, and WHEREAS, The citizens of Orange County benefit daily from the dedicated efforts, knowledge, and skills of this team of emergency services personnel, and WHEREAS, The citizens of Orange County support the emergency services and their efforts to improve the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury, and WHEREAS, The Orange County Board of Commissioners publicly acknowledge their support and appreciation to all the members of the Orange County emergency Medical Services System, NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim the week of May 19 through May 25, 1996, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK and encourage all citizens of Orange County to continue to support their EMS System. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR PAT DICKINSON Chair Carey presented for the Board's consideration of approval a resolution of appreciation for Pat Dickinson to recognize her five years of service on the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the resolution of appreciation as stated below: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR PATRICIA S. DICKINSON WHEREAS, Pat Dickinson was appointed as a charter member of the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission on May 21, 1991; and WHEREAS, Pat Dickinson faithfully served her fellow citizens of Orange County on this volunteer commission which laid the foundation for the County's program of preserving its historic and archaeological resources; and WHEREAS, her knowledge and experience in historic preservation consistently guided the Historic Preservation Commission in their efforts; THEREFORE, the members of the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby thank Pat Dickinson, upon her retirement from the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission, for the service she performed on their behalf. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR BOB GWYN Albert Kittrell presented for the Board's consideration of approval a Resolution of Appreciation for Bob Gwyn, Chair of the Cable TV Advisory Committee. He was presented with a plaque and an Orange County pen and pencil set. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR BOB GWYN ORANGE COUNTY CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Bob Gwyn has volunteered his services to the citizens of Orange County for more than seventeen (17) years; and WHEREAS, He has served with honor and dedication as a member of the Orange County Cable TV Advisory Committee since 1979; and WHEREAS, He was a leader in the first Cable TV Franchise Agreement in 1979; and WHEREAS, He was involved in extensive negotiations with the Alert Cable TV Franchise Revision in 1986; and WHEREAS, While serving as Chair from April 1991 - May, 1996, he was actively involved in the Cable TV Rate Regulations Review Process, the transfer of Cablevision Industries (CVI) to Time Warner Cable, and the Franchise Renewal for Time Warner Cable; and WHEREAS, His membership on the Orange County Cable TV Advisory Committee, will end effective May 28, 1996; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize Bob Gwyn for his commitment, exemplary leadership, and distinguished service to the citizens of Orange County. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. RESOLUTION - JOINT PLANNING FOR PARKS AND RECREATION OPERATIONS The County Commissioners considered a resolution which authorizes the County and Town Managers to proceed with preparations for joint capital planning and joint operations for the respective Parks and Recreation Departments. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to approve the resolution as stated below: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGERS OF THE TOWNS OF CARRBORO, CHAPEL HILL AND HILLSBOROUGH, AND THE ORANGE COUNTY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH PREPARATIONS FOR JOINT CAPITAL PLANNING AND JOINT OPERATIONS FOR THE RESPECTIVE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS WHEREAS, in September, 1994, the Orange County Assembly of Governments recommended that the staffs of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Orange County make recommendations to their respective governing bodies about opportunities for joint planning for and use of capital improvements for recreation and park services, and that representatives of both school systems be involved; and WHEREAS, a work group was formed and presented its report to the Assembly of Governments on January 30, 1996; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Orange County hereby authorizes the County Manager to proceed to: 1. Cooperatively prepare a recommended process for joint capital planning and joint operations for parks and recreation services to the people of Orange County; 2. Maximize joint development and use of facilities by schools, parks and local governments; 3. Address whether this approach has potential to reduce long-term capital and operating costs; 4. Consider the use of planning and development of district parks for Orange County; and 5. Consider dedicated revenue sources for parks. 6. Report to the governing boards by September 16, 1996. VOTE: UNANIMOUS F. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SEEK APPROVAL FOR FINANCING FOR 5011503 WEST FRANKLIN STREET PROPERTY AND TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON FINANCING PROPOSALS A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the resolution as amended and as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED BY NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTE 160A-20 WHEREAS, the County of Orange, North Carolina desires to purchase property located at 5011503 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill North Carolina, which property includes a building and parking facilities, in which to locate its Skill Development Center (hereafter "the Project); and WHEREAS, the County of Orange desires to finance this purchase in an amount not to exceed $1.2 million by use of an installment contract authorized under North Carolina General Statute 160A, Article 3, Section 20; and WHEREAS, findings of fact by this governing body must be presented to enable the North Carolina Local Government commission to make its findings of fact set forth in North Carolina General Statute 159, Article 8, Section 151 prior to approval of the proposed contract; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina, meeting in regular session on the sixteenth day of April, 1996, made the following findings of fact: 1. The proposed acquisition is necessary or expedient because: a. The Project will serve as a one stop center for services such as information, assessment, referral and training for citizens seeking access to these services to prepare them for and help them locate employment or higher paying employment. There is no similar facility in the County; and b. The location of the Project is ideal for the function it will provide. Its location on the Chapel Hill Transit and the County's OPT bus routes will make accessibility by public transportation convenient. C. The Project is in immediate proximity to the highest concentration of unemployment and poverty in all of Orange County; and d. The building which is part of the Project, as it presently stands, will require minimal upfit for the purpose it is to serve; and e. The purchase and upfit costs will be significantly less than the cost of new construction for a similar facility; and f. The purchase of an existing building will allow services to the citizens of the County to be offered much sooner than if a new facility were to be built. 2. The proposed contract is preferable to a bond issue for the same purpose because: a. The opportunity to purchase the Project is not one which will exist for an extended period of time. This method of contracting would be the most expeditious manner in which to raise cash to purchase the Project; b. The not-to-exceed amount of $1.2 million represented through this contract and imperative for the purchase of the Project cannot be prudently raised from currently available appropriations, unappropriated fund balances, or non-voted bonds. 3. The cost of financing under the proposed contract could be greater than the cost of issuing general obligation bonds. However, this method of financing will increase the alternatives available to Orange County to obtain the most cost effective, timely, and flexible means possible of funding the Project. Given Orange county's excellent credit standing, any differences in the comparable costs between bond financing and installment purchase financing will be reasonable. 4. The sums to fall due under the contract are adequate and not excessive for the proposed purpose because funding of the debt service thus created is already planned in Orange County's long-term Capital Improvement Plan. 5. The County of Orange's debt management procedures and policies are good because the County's existing and planned debt falls well within North Carolina's legal debt limitations for local governments; furthermore, Orange County's excellent creditworthiness is well recognized by investors and well established by the principal municipal bond rating agencies with bond ratings of Aa1 (Moody's) and AA+ (Standard and Poor's). 6. There will be no increase in ad valorem property taxes necessary to meet the sums to fall due under the proposed contract. Rent payments from tenants presently residing in the 501 West Franklin Street portion of the Project will offset a portion of the annual debt service payment, with the balance of the debt retired through pay-as-you-go revenue. 7. The County of Orange is not in default in any of its debt service obligations. 8. That it is the opinion of the Orange County Attorney that the purchase of the Project by Orange County with public funds is authorized by the laws and Constitution of North Carolina and that the Orange County Attorney will render his written opinion to that effect contemporaneous with the closing of the purchase of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Officer is hereby authorized to act on behalf of the County of Orange in filing an application with the North Carolina Local Government Commission for approval of the Project and the proposed financing contract and other actions not inconsistent with this resolution. This resolution is effective upon its adoption this the 14th day of May, 1996. Commissioner Gordon asked about the programs to be offered at the center, the allocation of space, and the management of the facilities. She also stated that the emphasis for this facility should be on offering new training and other services to Orange County citizens rather than on relocating offices for existing services to this site. Commissioner Gordon wanted to make sure that there is a plan in place for the programs and facilities which are to be offered at the Skill Development Center. The staff is to prepare a detailed plan for Commissioner approval. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN The Board presented for public comment the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan. No comments were received. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan as presented in the agenda, including the suggestions previously presented. County staff will prepare an implementation timeline and budget for the Board's consideration at a later date. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as stated below: A. PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS The Board approved a requests for property tax refunds as stated below: NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER AMOUNT Bridges Thomas T. 185041 $ 166.29 Dobins Hill Apts., Ltd. Ptnr. 188436 $ 1,766.97 Dobins Hill Apts., Ltd. Ptnr. 188436 $ 3,515.83 B. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND COLEMAN, GLEDHILL, HARGRAVE, P.C. FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT This item was removed and considered below. C. PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING FUND APPLICATIONIBUDGET AMENDMENT #7 The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an application to the State Budget Office to release funds in the amount of $836,652 from Orange County's Public School Building fund account for the McDougle Elementary School Project and to approve the revised capital project ordinances reflecting this application. D. POSITION REALIGNMENT - MANAGER'S OFFICE, FINANCE AND THE COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE The Board approved (1) reducing permanent full time Assistant to the Clerk position number 109 in the Commissioners' Office to permanent part time (20 Hours or .5 full-time equivalent) and (2) using the .5 full time equivalent from the Commissioners' Office, establishing a permanent part time position (20 hours) for use in the Finance Department under the planned staff sharing arrangement. E. ACQUISITION OF WILSON PROPERTY FOR LANDFILL BUFFER The Board authorized the Town of Chapel Hill, on behalf of the Landfill Owners' Group to acquire the Wilson property at $6,000 per acre, or an estimated cost of $24,300. F. SHAPING ORANGE COUNTY'S FUTURE - PROPOSED TIME LIMITED PLANNER POSITION The Board approved the creation of a permanent full time, time limited Planner II position in the Planning Department with an approved duration through December 31, 1998 for the purpose of assisting existing staff with implementation of the Shaping Orange County's Future initiative. G. BID AWARD FOR DUMP TRUCK The Board authorized the purchase of the 2 ton cab and chassis from Navistar International and the dump body from Godwin Manufacturing at a cost of $29,259.00 and $4,991.00 respectively. These will be purchased from State contracts currently in place. H. LEASE RENEWAL - CARR MILL MALL HEALTH CLINIC The Board approved a lease renewal through June 30, 1998 for space to be used by the Health Department at Carr Mill Mall and authorized the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. The lease rate reflects a 2.5% increase over the 1995 rate. The rate increase for 1997-98 will reflect a CPI adjustment. All other terms and conditions of the lease remain unchanged. 1. BID AWARD - MAINTENANCE WORK AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE This item was removed and considered below. J. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (Additional information) The Board approved the supplemental information for the County's FY1996 Community Development Block Grant Program Application in the Housing Development category and authorized the Chair to submit the information to the Division of Community Assistance. VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA B. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND COLEMAN, GLEDHILL, HARGRAVE, P.C. FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT In answer to a question about the number of times the County Attorney deals with Child Support cases, Child Support Director Janet Sparks stated that they generally take in 180 cases a month. Of that number, 130 need legal representation. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to approve the contract with Coleman, Gledhill, Hargrave, PC, effective July 1, 1996 for provision of legal services to the County's Child Support Enforcement agency. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 1. BID AWARD - MAINTENANCE WORK AT THE HISTORIC COURTHOUSE A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to award the bid for maintenance work to be done at the Old Courthouse and approve the contract, contingent upon Attorney and Staff review, to Patriot Building company in the amount of $97,700; and authorize the Manager to execute a change order for cupola repairs if additional funds are identified and authorize the Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS IX. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. FIRE INSPECTION PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE Assistant County Manager Rod Visser summarized the information in the agenda. The proposed fee schedule is based on the Board's direction to staff to develop a revised fee schedule that is more fair than the existing schedule, while maintaining a structure that will recoup the costs of the fire inspection program. Business owner Lindsay Efland reiterated the consensus of the group that studied the fairness of this schedule. He feels that the group can support this fee schedule as being an improvement over the original fee schedule. There is still an equity issue that has not been addressed. He feels that County buildings should also have to pay for this service. The equity issue could be resolved if these fees are funded out of the general fund. Geof Gledhill will investigate whether or not Hillsborough can charge Orange County to inspect their buildings when Hillsborough takes over the inspections in Hillsborough. Business owner Jack Davis said that he does not agree with the revised fee schedule. He feels that the input of the group has not been heard. Chair Carey reiterated that the fire inspections are State-mandated. At the time this responsibility was put on the County, the County Commissioners made the decision to not make all the county residents pay for these fees. The Board made the best decision for the larger majority of citizens. Commissioner Halkiotis does not support this fee schedule because he feels it is high on the low end for the small square footage and low on the high end with the large square footage. After further discussion, it was decided that the staff would bring back to the next meeting a plan for funding the program through a combination of general fund monies and fees. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to refer this item back to staff to be brought back to the Board at their regular meeting on June 3, 1996. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. ORANGE COUNTY - TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH FIRE SERVICE COLLABORATION A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to approve extending the fire inspection contract between the County and the Town through June 30, 1997, with the understanding that the Town would then undertake fire inspections within its own jurisdiction. The County would then consider a possible new, limited agreement to provide continuing technical support on Level III fire inspections. If additional funds are allocated to the Orange Rural Fire Department, they would be funded from the fire district tax. A letter will be written to the Town of Hillsborough indicating the County's concern with the Town charging an additional administrative fee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS Budget Director Sally Kost summarized the information in the agenda. The County Commissioners discussed the standards and the need to build schools which are functional and meet the needs of the community. Commissioner Crowther suggested including the costs for recreational use by the community in the school construction standards. John Link indicated that there are two reports supporting using educational facilities for community use and suggested that this be addressed when a bond issue is considered for funding these facilities. Commissioner Gordon feels that if these standards are adopted that a plan should be developed to bring all the schools up to these standards. A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to receive this report as information with a decision on school construction standards to be made by May 16, 1996. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. 1996-97 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon about the resources for the expansion of the Efland sewer, County Engineer Paul Thames indicated that these resources would come in the form of two grants. However, there is preliminary work that must be done before the County can apply for these grants, and that work would cost $100,000. These grants would pay for the remainder of Phase I of the Efland sewer system. Commissioner Halkiotis asked about the extension of water and sewer to the Buckhorn EDD. John Link said that the County will begin talking with Mebane during the first quarter of 1996-97 fiscal year. Commissioner Gordon feels that the Board should wait on small area plans and take this up as an item on a future agenda to decide which small area plan should be next. A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the 1996-97 goals as presented with the suggestions stated above. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. UPPER NEUSE BASIN ASSOCIATION A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution of intent to participate in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association as stated below and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE UPPER NEUSE RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to the preservation and protection of the present high quality of water in the Upper Neuse River basin, and WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes the increasingly complex nature of water quality management issues in the Upper Neuse River basin and acknowledges the need to coordinate with other affected jurisdictions on water quality management programs; and WHEREAS, Orange County agrees that the formation of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association is important for the successful continued management of water resources in the Upper Neuse River basin, and WHEREAS, the basic objective of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association is to foster improved communication and coordination of the various water quality management programs which currently exist in the Upper Neuse River basin and to explore new techniques and strategies for improving these water quality management programs, and WHEREAS, it is understood that participation in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association does not commit Orange County to any direct monetary obligations or costs associated with the operations or programs undertaken by the Association, and WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that benefits and burdens assumed as a result of membership in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association shall be shared equitably by all members. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Orange County agrees to participate fully and actively as a member of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association and that said participation shall have certain obligations on the part of each member to share in providing staff support and management of the Association. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Commissioner Willhoit is authorized to represent Orange County as a full member of the Upper Neuse River Basin association, with Commissioner Halkiotis as an Alternate Member. VOTE: UNANIMOUS F. ORANGE CONGREGATIONS IN MISSION O( CIM) REQUEST Commissioner Crowther presented for the Board's consideration of support a request from OCIM to contribute to their building fund for a new facility that will provide improved service to Orange County citizens. Members of the OCIM Board Bob Ward and Judy Cox were present to answer questions from the County Commissioners. A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to allocate $25,000 from the Commissioner's contingency fund to OCIM for this project. VOTE: UNANIMOUS G. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 5011503 WEST FRANKLIN Purchasing Director Pam Jones summarized the major points of the contract. The closing wil be set for the middle of July. A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the purchase contract, in substantially the form presented, for $1,100,000 for the property located at 5011503 West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS X. REPORTS A. ORANGE COUNTY FEES Rod Visser presented a report on the County's current fee schedule and proposed changes that would take effect in FY 1996-97. Commissioner Gordon asked that the fees for the Efland Sewer be reviewed and a report be brought back to the Board for discussion. The Board received the report as information. B. RABIES CONTROL REPORT Animal Control Director John Sauls gave a report on the rabies epidemic in North Carolina and the County's response to this epidemic. He reviewed what the County has done to education citizens on rabies and the prevention of rabies. XI. APPOINTMENTS ADDED ITEM - to appoint two County Commissioners to a subcommittee to address concerns about the proposed Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study Area. The Board delayed action on this item until their work session scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 1996. XII. MINUTES - NONE XIII. CLOSED SESSION - NONE XIV. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting of the Board will be held on June 3, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr., Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk