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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 04-03-2001APPROVED 11!712001 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING April 3, 2001 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom in Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Stephen H. Halkiotis and Commissioners Margaret W. Brawn, Moses Carey, Jr., Alice M. Gordon 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. 1. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Chair Halkiotis asked that the Board of County Commissioners consider adding a meeting to the Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting calendar for April 25, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for a work session. After a short discussion, the Board decided to schedule the work session for another date. Commissioners Gordon and Brown said that they were not polled about this date. Beverly Blythe will get a calendar of all of the meetings (big groups) far the next two months to Chair Halkiotis tomorrow morning. PUBLIC CHARGE Chair Halkiotis read the public charge. 2. CITIZEN & AUDIENCE COMMENTS a. Matters not on the Printed Aaenda Don Sweezy lives at 9 Timberlyne Road in Chapel Hill. He spoke on behalf of Recycling for Youth, for which he is an active participant. Recycling for Youth is a volunteer, non-profit organization that grew out of the recycling efforts of Boy Scout Troop 39 in Chapel Hill. RFY is a local corporation and independent of the Boy Scouts of America. This group has recycled glass, aluminum, paper, and shipping pallets for more than 30 years. Troop 39, at the Town's request, and at the troop's own expense, built a 3,200 square foot recycling center that is located at the Town's public works facility on Airport Road. Over the years, Troop 39 and RFY have recycled over 20,000 tons of glass, 85,000 tons of paper, and 10,000 tons of aluminum. Last year they recycled 52 tons of paper, pallets, and aluminum. In the recent past, they have handled more than 500 tons per year, most of it being paper from Blue Cross Blue Shield. Two years ago, RFY started to recycle drywall from construction sites and building supply stores. He emphasized that this was not a commercial operation. The revenue goes to support Scouting activities. They want to continue to provide this service to the community but have faced significant challenges and need the Commissioners' help in order to continue. In addition to the startup casts there will be substantial ongoing costs of the drywall recycling over which they have little control. In the past, the landfill reimbursed recyclers 100°~ of its tipping fee. Through the 1990's, the tipping fee doubled while the reimbursement rate stayed at $21 per ton. In addition to increased operating costs, they are faced with having to relocate their facilities as the Town's Public Works facility is forced out of its present Airport Road location by UNC's expansion. In addition to the static reimbursement rate, the Town of Chapel Hill has imposed restrictions on the materials for which reimbursements are made and an the locations where material could be collected. He asked the County Commissioners to do three things: 1) Reaffirm the County's commitment to support the activities of volunteer organizations engaged in recycling by making it clear that the RFY is not a competitor, but a partner in the tasks of waste management. The relationship should be through contracts that are based on consistent County policies that do not require additional negotiations. 2) Authorize reimbursement to volunteer recyclers at the full tipping fee rate, which is currently $42 per ton; and 3} Include active recyclers like RFY in the County's waste management planning process. Mr. Sweezy then distributed some information to the Board. 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 made reference to the plaque that Orange and Durham Counties received as the Local Government Conservationists of the year 2Q01 presented by the North Carolina Land Trust Council and the Conservation Trust of North Carolina. This award was a result of our cooperative venture with Triangle Land Conservancy and the Eno River Association on the purchase of the land far the Little River Park. Orange County is going to share this particular award with Durham County until the Land Trust makes another copy. He and Rich Shaw attended the presentation. Commissioner Jacobs asked staff about the message in Spanish that was removed from the main phone line. He would rather designate one person in County government that can answer rudimentary questions. John Link said that County staff is trying to implement a procedure whereby the message will connect the caller with someone who can speak Spanish. Chair Halkiotis made reference to EI Centro and said that they would probably be willing to help in some way. Chair Halkiotis said that he went to a funeral the other day for Bernice Wilson. She was the lead social worker far the Orange County schools and was 49 years of age. She was a wonderful person and many people loved her. We also lost Alton Cheek from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system this year. The County Commissioners congratulated Duke University for winning the NCAA basketball tournament. 4. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT John Link congratulated Duke University far winning the NCAA basketball tournament and in particular Shane Battier who is a fine example of a young person who exemplifies work, ethics and community spirit. 5. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS a. Public Health Month Proclamation The Board considered proclaiming April as Public Health Month. Dr. Jonathan Klein, Chair of the Orange County Health Board, said that the Environmental Health program in the Health Department has been noted by the state as a leader in the state in developing local wastewater and well construction rules. Also, for the past two years the Health Department programs in child health have been recognized by Glaxo Smith Klein in their Child Health Recognition Program. Rebecca Herman was an award winner for her service and advocacy in child services coordination. We are very fortunate to have a very active and proactive Health Department. He read the proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation as stated below: PZIBLIC HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION APRIL 2001 Ti'laereas•, Over t1~e past SO years, the United States has achieved significant increases in life expectanc}% and reductions in the incidence of injarr~}%, disability and disease, Whereas, Of the 50 additional years of life expectancy we have gained .since the turn of the century, the public health approach is credited with the nrajority>-approximately 25 years-of our improvements in our' health status and expar2ded life expectancy, Whereas, Promoting the health and well-being oj'all residents of Orange County is paramount; and Whereas, Controlling and eliminating communicable diseases are necessary to ensure that our communities• are healthy places in which to live; and Whereas, Protecting residents by safeguarding water and food supplies and monitoring waste discharge systems is critical for° environmental and personal health; and Whereas, Encouraging healthy lifestyle behaviors assures optimal quality of life and improved health status; and Whereas, Ensuring the optimal growth and development for all Orange County children is vital for the future of our communities; and Whereas, Public Health contributes to the prosperity of Orange County residents by promoting health, preventing disease, and pr°otecting the environment, everyday, every where, and for everybody regardless of religious, ethnic or socioeconomic background; Whereas Public Health :Month provides t1~e focused opportunit}% for the public crud public health professionals to celebrate collaborative of orts that have led to community health successes and forge new partnerships to battle emerging threats; and Whereas Public Health Month provides an opportunity to highlight and commend the efforts of public health professionals to protect, promote and enhance the health of all residents acras,s Orange County; and Therefore, TYe hereby proclaim April 2l1(?I as PUBLIC HEALTH Il~ONTH in Orange County. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Resolution of Annreciation for Oranae County Volunteers Servina on Advisory Boards and Commissions The Board considered a resolution of appreciation for volunteers serving an Orange County advisory boards and commissions. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION IN ORANGE COUNTY tNhereas, the 28th annual National Volunteer Week, April 22-28, will be held to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state and national levels; and Whereas, thousands of volunteers give of their time, energy and expertise to Orange County and other organizations to provide needed services to county residents; and, Whereas, volunteers have greatly contributed to the enrichment of our communities to help make Orange County a better place to live; and, Whereas, volunteers are an invaluable asset to Orange County departments and agencies and their service contributes to the cost effectiveness and efficiency of government operations; and, Whereas, the involvement of volunteers has strengthened and reinforced the democratic process by volunteers contributing their time to help address community challenges; and, Whereas, during April the Orange County Board of County Commissioners will show ifs appreciation to its dedicated volunteers by presenting each with a commemorative gift with the inscription "Thank you for being an Orange County Volunteer -Protecting And Preserving -People, Resources and Quality of Life - You Count!" !flow Therefore, Let if be Reso!vedthat the Board of County Commissioners sincerely thanks its volunteers for their community spirit, expertise, dedication and commitment to the citizens of Orange County and hereby recognizes the week of April 22-28, 2001 as This, the 3~d day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VOLUNTEER WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY c. County Government Week Proclamation The Board considered proclaiming the week of April 22-28 as Orange County Government Week. Management Analyst Sharon Hinton presented this proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK APRIL 22-28, 2001 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the National Association of Counties have urged citizens across the state and the nation to learn more about county government's role in our lives; and WHEREAS, Orange County government has served the citizens of the County since 1752 and places its emphasis on addressing citizens' concerns and needs; and WHEREAS, The elected and appointed officials of Orange County take pride in serving the citizens in the County and ensuring that each citizen knows he or she counts; and WHEREAS, County government provides a wide range of services including public safety, community planning, and human services, which have a direct impact on citizens; and WHEREAS, Citizens may learn about county services and resources through outreach efforts provided by County officials. NOW, THEREFORE, we the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the week of April 22-28, 2001 as Orange County Government Week, and further encourage all citizens to become familiar with the services provided by Orange County Government. This, the third day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Civil Rights Awareness Week Proclamation The Board considered proclaiming the week of April 23-27 as Civil Rights Awareness Week. Human Rights and Relations Director Annette Moore said that on April 23-27, the County with other counties will host the Southeast Regional Civil Rights Summit. The theme for the summit is "A Commitment to Fairness, The Path to Equality." A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation as stated below: PROCLAMATION ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CIVIL RIGHTS AWARENESS WEEK APRIL 23 - 27, 2001 WHEREAS, on April 23 -27, 2001, the Orange County Department of Human Rights and Relations will host the Southeast Regional Civil Rights Summit in the Sheraton Hotel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners have shown their commitment of housing, employment, public accommodations and bias crimes; and WHEREAS, this Summit is committed to educating and informing human and civil rights workers and advocates, attorneys, elected officials, members of federal, state and local agencies; and organizations and individuals interested in promoting diversity and ending discriminatory practices; and WHEREAS, the theme of the Summit "A Commitment to Fairness: The Path to Equality," exemplifies the commitment of Orange County and its citizens to all of its citizens without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, familial status or veterans status; and NOW, THEREFORE DO WE the Orange County Board of Commissioners proclaim the week of April 23- 27, 2001 as Civil Rights Awareness Week and commend this observance to all Orange County citizens. This, the 3rd Day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Jacobs pointed out that there were people in Orange County who are residents and not citizens. He asked that "residents" be included in the proclamations. e. Orange County Senior Games Proclamation The Board considered proclaiming April 23-May 7 as Orange County Senior Games Events Days. Myra Austin distributed information and read the proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Whereas, According to recent population figures, there are more than 18,734 persons over 55 years of age in Orange County; and, Whereas, Orange County is concerned about the health, fitness, and social Well-being of its mature adult population; and, Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity far mature Adults to grow positively in the areas of health, fitness and social well-being; And, Whereas, Orange County would like to encourage local businesses and resident support and participation from county residents age 55 and older; NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners declare April 23 -May 9, 2001 as ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES EVENTS DAYS AND ENCOURAGES CITIZENS AGE 55 AND OVER TO PARTICIPATE. This, the third day of April 2009. VOTE: UNANIMOUS f. Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week Proclamation The Board considered proclaiming the week of April 8-14 as National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week in Orange County. Gwen Snowden, Deputy Director of Emergency Management, made comments and read the proclamation. She stated that in Orange County the telecommunicators processed over 400,000 telephone calls and dispatched 174,000 calls far service to the citizens each year and receive very few citizen complaints. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Brawn to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR'S WEEK APRIL 8-14, 2001 A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Thousands of dedicated telecommunicators daily serve the citizens of the United States and Canada by answering their telephone calls for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services by dispatching the appropriate assistance as quickly as possible; and WHEREAS, The critical functions performed by professional telecommunicators also include those related to forestry and conservation operations, highway safety and maintenance activities, and many other operations performed by federal, state and local government agencies; and WHEREAS, Professional telecommunicators work to improve the emergency response capabilities of these communication systems through their leadership and participation in training programs and other activities provided by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and the National Emergency Number Association; and WHEREAS, These associations are organizations of more than 10,000 people engaged in the design, installation and operation of emergency response communications, has set aside the week beginning April 8, 2001, to recognize telecommunicators and their crucial role in the protection of life and property; and WHEREAS, Michael F. Easley, Governor of North Carolina, has proclaimed the week of April 8-14, 2001, as Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week in North Carolina; NOW, THEREFORE, we the Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim the week of April 8-14, 2001, as "National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week" in Orange County, North Carolina, in honor and recognition of our County's telecommunicators and the vital contributions they make to the safety and well being of our citizens. Adopted this 3rd day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS ~ Orange Community Housing Corporation (OCHC)lCommunity Land Trust in Orange County Mercer The Board considered a resolution of support for the proposed merger of Orange Community Housing Corporation and the Community Land Trust in Orange County. Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes made some comments about the merger. Commissioner Carey made reference to the letter from Robert Dowling, Executive Director of OCHC, and said that it did not address the urgent repair funds and how they will be used. Robert Dowling said that the urgent repair funds have not increased since December 1997. Commissioner Carey feels that there needs to be a discussion on the need for urgent repair funds and how funding can be obtained to support the program. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below with the understanding that the staff will report on how the urgent repair program will be supported. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MERGER OF THE ORANGE COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION AND THE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST IN ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Orange Community Housing Corporation was incorporated in 1990 as a non- profit organization established address the affordable housing needs in the County; and WHEREAS, the Community Land Trust in Orange County was incorporated in May 1999 as a non-profit organization to provide a way to create a permanent stock of affordable housing for low and moderate income families in the County; and WHEREAS, the Orange Community Housing Corporation has served as the administrator of the CLTOC since its inception; and WHEREAS, each organization has operated with an independent Board of Directors and separate Bylaws; and WHEREAS, after several months of operation, it has become apparent to the two independent Boards of Directors that it would be more operationally efficient to merge the two groups into one group; and WHEREAS, the two organizations have worked together, utilizing the same staff, since the inception of the Community Land Trust; and WHEREAS, the proposed merger is planned to be effective July 1, 2001; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners, that the proposed merger of the Orange Community Housing Corporation and the Community Land Trust in Orange County, NC as described in the February 21, 2001 letter from the Board Chairs of the two organizations has the support of this Board. This, the 3rd day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS h. Resolution of Appreciation to Virginia Polytechnic Institute Students far Work at the Occaneechi Village The Board considered a resolution of appreciation for students from Virginia Polytechnic Institute who performed restoration work at the Occaneechi Village. Chair Halkiotis invited Lynette Jefferies, wife of John Blackfeather Jefferies, to speak about the restoration work that was done. He also asked that Beverly Blythe send a copy of the resolution to the students. Lynette Jefferies said that last year eight students came to do restoration work and this year 15 students came. The students were from America and overseas. She thanked the Commissioners for making the students feel welcome. She offered a blessing in the Occaneechi-Saponi language. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO STUDENTS FROM VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE FOR THEIR WORK AT THE OCCANEECHI VILLAGE WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough has a rich and culturally diverse history, reflected in the recreation of the historically significant Occaneechi Native American village along the banks of the Ena River; and, WHEREAS, thousands of visitors tour the Occaneechi village site each year to learn and experience how Native Americans lived and worked hundreds of years ago; and, WHEREAS, over the years, periodic flooding of the Eno has damaged the Occaneechi village, causing it to fall into disrepair; and, WHEREAS, from March 4-9, fifteen Virginia Tech students spent their spring break helping to restore damage to the Occaneechi village; and, WHEREAS, under the guidance of tribal members John Blackfeather Jefferies and Joe Lopez, the students made repairs to the site, trimmed brush, cleaned along the river and creek banks, cut saplings to construct two new lodges, and performed other tasks associated with the restoration of the village; and, WHEREAS, the hard work of these students enhanced the visual aspects of the Occaneechi village, which once again takes its place as one of the most historically significant sites for visitors to Orange County. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Shane Johnson, Aaron Hood, Carlos Fernandez, Melanie Murray, Richard Hite, Abdullah AI Masud, Reuben Hintz, Charles Hockenbrought, David Ficke, Angie Carlon, Katherine Alexander, Kristen Cantu, Latoya King, Brandon Boe and Jason Herron of Virginia Polytechnic Institute, for their service to the citizens of Orange County through their restoration of the Occaneechi Native American village on the banks of the Eno River. This, the third day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS i. Resolution of Appreciation to Senator Ellie Kinnaird for Her Sponsorship of the SpaylNeuter Bill The Board considered a resolution of appreciation for Senator Ellie Kinnaird for her sponsorship of the spay/neuter bill. Commissioner Carey made this presentation. He invited a representative from the Orange County APS to join Senator Kinnaird. Senator Kinnaird said that several people came to her and expressed concern about the shelters that have to take in so many unwanted animals and destroy most of them. The spay/neuter bill will be designed for low-income people. There will be some mobile units going out into areas that are not served or that cannot afford to spay ar neuter their animals. This program is exclusively for low-income families. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordan to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO SENATOR ELLIE KINNAIRD FOR HER SPONSORSHIP OF THE SPAYINEUTER BILL WHEREAS, Senator Ellie Kinnaird has been a tireless and vocal advocate for the Citizens of Orange County through her service as a North Carolina Senator; and, WHEREAS, Senator Kinnaird served the citizens of Orange County as Mayor of the Town of Carrboro from 1987 to 1995; and, WHEREAS, in 1995, the citizens of Orange, Chatham, Lee, Moore and Randolph counties elected Ellie Kinnaird to be their representative in the North Carolina Senate; and, WHEREAS, Senator Kinnaird has served the citizens of Orange County and North Carolina as an attorney for N.C. Prisoner Legal Services, Inc., and has helped enrich the community through her service to the Chapel of the Cross Social Ministries, Summit House Board of Governors, Partnership for Children and the Day Care Services Association; and, WHEREAS, each year, thousands of unwanted pets become stray or nuisance animals, or are put to death in animal shelters across the state; and, WHEREAS, Senator Kinnaird introduced, sponsored and facilitated the approval of Senate Bill 1184, which creates a fund to assist pet owners with spaying and neutering their pets, and establishes a statewide program to educate pet owners on the benefits of spaying and neutering their pets. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Senator Ellie Kinniard far her work on behalf of the citizens of Orange County and the entire state of North Carolina as their Senator and for her unyielding dedication to the pets and pet owners of our state through her sponsorship and support of the low-cost Spay/Neuter Bill. This, the third day of April 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Chair Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to apprave those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Appointments This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. b. Minutes The Board approved minutes from the following meetings: March 30, 2000 assembly of governments; April 17, 2000 regular meeting; April 24, 2000 work session; May 3, 2000 regular meeting; May 9, 2000 work session; May 16, 2000 regular meeting; May 18, 2000 community forum; May 22, 2000 quarterly public hearing; May 30, 2000 regular meeting; and, June 1, 2000 budget public hearing. c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Refunds The Board approved nine requests for refund of property taxes, which will result in refunds amounting to $437.53 in accordance with the refund resolution incorporated herein by reference. d. Amendment to Ordinance Implementing a Grass Receipts Tax on Rental Vehicles Exempt from Property Tax The Board amended an ordinance adopted June 6, 2000, implementing a gross receipts tax an certain vehicles exempted from property taxes by the N.C. General Assembly during the 2000 legislative session. e. Budget Amendment #9 The Board approved of an equipment and vehicle capital project ordinance, and a hazard mitigation grant project ordinance. f. Bid Award: Two Fabric-Covered Buildings for Solid Waste Operations The Board awarded a bid to Shelters, Inc. in the amount of $96,291 for two fabric-covered shelters at the Orange County landfill. g_ Authorization to Award Bids for Renovation at 129 E. King St., Hillsborough The Board authorized the Purchasing and Central Services Director to award bids for renovation at 129 E. King St. in an amount not to exceed $100,000. VOTE ON CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA a. Appointments The Board considered appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging, Human Services Advisory Commission, Hyconeechee Regional Library Board of Directors and the Upper Neuse Basin Association. Advisory Board on Aging A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Ms. Tilly from Cedar Grove Township to the at-large position far the unexpired term ending June 30, 2aa2. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to apprave the following appointments: Human Services Advisory Commission Mary Bowe for the term ending March 31, 2002; Hudson Fuller, Debbie Kinert, David Thompson, and Louise Echols for the term ending March 31, 2004. Hyconeechee Regional Library Jeraline Harrelson for the term ending March 31, 2004. Upper Neuse River Basin Association Barry Jacobs far the term ending to be determined. Commissioner Jacobs stated that he did not remember volunteering for this position. He suggested that Commissioner Gordon take this position and she declined. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA a. Appointments The Board considered appointments to the Commission far Women, Equalization and Review Board, Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee and Orange County Planning Board. Commission for Women A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to appoint Josephine Holman Long and Page Johnson for terms ending June 30, 2004. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Equalization and Review Board A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brawn to appoint Tom Heffner, Kevin Foy and Jane Sparks far the term ending November 30, 2001. It was stated that V. Stuart Ward asked that his name be removed from the list. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Brown would like to be an alternate member if needed. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Margaret Brown, John Horner, Reg Morgan, and Lee Butzin as alternate members for the term ending November 30, 2001. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to appoint Betty G. Melanson and Mario C. Battigelli for the term ending June 30, 2002 and to reappoint Rebecca Bradley for the term ending June 30, 2003. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Orange County Planning Board A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to move Nicole Gooding-Ray to the At-Large position. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Maria Tadd to the Bingham Township position. Commissioner Jacobs pointed out that Maria Tadd spoke during the discussion about The Woodlands. He said that she spoke eloquently, creatively, and often about some of the issues about development in the area and in general. Commissioner Carey said that he was one of the ones concerned about filling this last seat until some additional applications are received from African Americans. He understands from Commissioner Brawn that there is an African American that lives in Bingham Township that might be interested in serving. He suggested waiting on this appointment until this application is received. Discussion: Upcoming Board of Health Appointments -Number of Terms Commissioner Carey said that he sent this memo to the Board after he received a request last year from the Chairman of the Board of Health requesting that the Board consider allowing the terms of two or three members of the Board of Health to be extended to three terms. The reason for this is that there are a number of new members on the Board of Health. He thinks that it would be in the County's best interest to extend these terms because of the complicated training. Health Director Rosemary Summers spoke about how much time it took to get acclimated to being on the Board of Health. The two board members that are particularly concerned about their terms ending are Dr. Jonathan Klein, Chair and Janet Southerland, the dentist representative. Commissioner Carey encouraged the Board to consider this request favorably and extend the terms. Chair Halkiotis suggested that the Board review the policies of all boards and commissions related to the length of terms. Commissioner Gordon stated that she would not like to change the length of the terms. John Link said that this item could be further discussed at the meeting with the Board of Health on April 16t" Commissioner Jacobs pointed out that there has been some difficulty in recruiting for certain positions on the Board of Health. This issue will be discussed further an April 16t" b. The Board considered a planned development rezoning and a class A special use permit for expansion of quarry operations and a reservoir. Planning Director Craig Benedict summarized this item which was continued from the last meeting. There was additional information provided by administration and by the general public. The primary purpose of this item is to make a decision on the rezoning to Planned Development Industrial I designation and a Special Use Permit class A. He said that the planned development designation limits the industrial classification specifically for quarry operations, which is an improvement over a straight conventional industrial designation. He summarized the three additional conditions that were recommended by administration as follows: 1} a conservation easement that would cover the entire site to ensure that the property would be converted to open space after the quarrying operation is complete in 30 years; 2) trucks leaving the site will be covered in accordance with North Carolina statutes for the covering of loads; and 3) provide for the transfer to the County General Fund of any unused portion of the No Fault Well Repair Fund (NFWRF} at the termination of this fund. In answer to a question from Commissioner Jacobs about the relocation of the road, Craig Benedict said that the letter from DOT stated that the relocation of the road as submitted so far is a reasonable location. When the final design plans come in, it will have to meet all DOT standards. He said that there was a clear view up and down the hill to create the site visibility triangles that are of primary safety concern. The relocation of the road will separate the traffic on Bethel Hickory Grove Church Road from the quarry truck traffic. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to condition #2$ on page 7Q, and asked County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill if this was a direct quote from the general statute or if it was summarized. Geoffrey Gledhill said that the bottom line an this is that this statute is deemed to be a strict liability statute and if stuff falls off the truck, American Stone is in violation of the statute. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to condition #14 and questioned the clarity of the wording of this condition. Commissioner Gordan made reference to the correspondence starting on page 76 and the following pages. She said that there seems to be some difference of opinion about the environmental impact statement and whether it was adequate or not. She made reference to the memo from John Sutherland, which pointed out some objections to the EIS. Craig Benedict said that at the time of the Planning Board hearing, the only correspondence available was the memo of December 5, 2000 from John Sutherland of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He said that the operative letter was the letter of February 7, 2001 from John Morris, Director of NCDENR. At the time that Mr. Sutherland reviewed the environmental document, he did not understand that the EIS was required by an Orange County statute and not by a pending state decision. He said that the letter from John Morris preempts the memo from John Sutherland. Commissioner Gordon asked several questions, which were answered satisfactorily by Craig Benedict. Commissioner Carey asked about the rationale for the 1978 date for the homes constructed and it was determined that this was when the quarry opened. Craig Benedict said that he assumed there were over 100 homes constructed before 1978 within the 3,000-foot radius from the quarry. Geoffrey Gledhill said that the Board did not have the authority to consider new evidence at this point because the public hearing has been closed. The Board only has authority to hear citizens that would try to persuade the Board to vote one way or the other. PUBLIC COMMENTS Erwin Danziger said that the purpose of the quarry expansion is to provide an additional source of water, a three billion-gallon reservoir. He believes that he has proved that this amount of water is available with the existing quarry. He said that the only reason far the expansion is so that American Stone could have a big profit. He made reference to condition #50 and the fact that he had asked that there be a third party to the conservation easement, which has not been done. He said that it was important that the maximum pounds per delay be 325 instead of 450 pounds. He made reference to the 3,000-foot limit and said that the neighbors that live a mile and a half away have shown that they can feel the ground shake during a blast. Julie Tucker presented two proposals. She read a prepared statement, which included a history of the mediation process with the neighbors. She said that the neighbors have been discouraged by the process over the past few years. She said that it seems to the residents that OWASA and American Stone are allowed to court the County with misinformation and are given generous amounts of time to present their justifications at each of the public meetings while the residents are only given three minutes. She said that the neighbors feel unheard in this process. The first proposal is that the Board of County Commissioners offer quarry residents a formal opportunity to work through the final conditions of the special use permit. She stated that most of the residents did not know that this meeting was in Hillsborough because the Chapel Hill Herald misprinted it as being in Chapel Hill. The second proposal is that the Board of County Commissioners instruct American Stone and/or OWASA to mail the most recent special use permit, including the list of conditions, to all residents within none-mile radius of the quarry and give the residents ample time to review it and respond to it. She asked the Commissioners to seriously consider this proposal. She believes that the Board can arrive at a special use permit that satisfies both the needs of quarry residents and of American Stone. She said that the special use permit should be carefully crafted and very delicately worded, because it will be the only instrument that residents have to defend their neighborhood. She asked the Commissioners to give the quarry residents an equal opportunity to participate in the drafting of the final special use permit. Barbara Trent said that she moved here in September to take care of her ailing father. She lives on Ja-Mac Road. She said that she stopped at the American Stone quarry one day before she purchased the house and asked if this was going to be a problem for her. She said that someone told her that there would be absolutely na problem where her house was located. She said that the house does shake during the blasts. She said that the newspapers have led her to believe that it is a done deal. She does not feel fully informed about the process. She presented a petition of 40 signatures, which she obtained today, requesting that this special use permit be turned down or delayed for three months. She stated that 40°~ of the signatures were those of black or Latino individuals and all of the signatures were those of low-income status. She said that they know that if this were happening in a very wealthy, upper class, particularly white neighborhood, they would not have to go through this. She said that this is a class and a racist issue. She gave the petition to Beverly Blythe, which is attached to these minutes on pages Elliot Cramer responded to the question from Commissioner Gordon about the letter from Jahn Morris of NCDENR. He said that this letter was faxed at 5:56 the day of the Planning Board meeting, the last possible time any information could have been received. He stated that he thinks the letter was faxed on an urgent request by OWASA. He made reference to his letter to Mr. Sutherland. He said that before the Board approves quarry expansion, it should be clear that it would meet the requirements that Mr. Morris says needs further investigation. He made reference to the table on page 114 and said that it shows, using OWASA's data, that in 2050, with only passive conservation (federally mandated law-flow toilets and showerheads}, the demand for OWASA will be 15.2 million gallons per day. Also, on page 118, from OWASA's own report, another graph shows that OWASA currently has a supply of at least 18 million gallons per day without any quarry at all. He believes the environmental impact statement is very important and very much needed. He said that the quarry expansion would not benefit anybody except American Stone. Chair Halkiotis made reference to the size of the blasting charge, condition #23, and asked if the Board had the authority to limit that charge. Geoffrey Gledhill said that the conditions have been designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens. He said that the Board would have the ability to limit it to 325 pounds per delay if the evidence as presented indicates that the change in this condition is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the County's citizens. Commissioner Carey asked for clarification of 325 pounds per delay. Paxton Badham made reference to the map and said that as they move further down into the pit, 325 pounds per delay becomes insignificant. Chair Halkiotis said that he feels that there is an impact for the residents. He thinks that 125 pounds more of explosives would have an impact. Condition #23 would be changed to reflect 325 pounds per delay instead of 450 pounds per delay. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Brawn to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below to amend the Zoning Atlas rezoning the property from RB to PD-I-1. RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE FOR A ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN STONE COMPANY AND ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY Date: April 3, 2001 Owners: American Stone Company and Orange Water and Sewer Authority The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves a petition submitted by American Stone Company and Orange Water and Sewer Authority to amend the Orange County Zoning Atlas by rezoning from Rural Buffer to Planned Development Light Industrial {PD-I-1 1, Special Use Permit, Class A property located at the intersection of NC 54 and Bethel Hickory Grove Church Road (SR 1104} being further identified in the Orange County Land Records Office by Parcel Identification Numbers 9759-54- 4097, 9759-63-9813, 9759-62-1992 and part of 9759-44-2780 and containing 183.8 acres more or less. The property is identified by the fallowing legal description: BEGINNING at a concrete monument at the northwest corner of the intersection between NC Highway 54 and State Road 1104 {Bethel Church Road); thence along the right of way of Highway 54 a curve to the left with a radius of 5752.32 feet an arc distance of 185.32 feet (chard distance of 185.31 feet, chord bearing of north 84 degrees 46' S5" west) to an iron stake; thence north 06 degrees 38' 39" west 626.73 feet to an iron stake; thence north 12 degrees 38' 16" east 1685.75 feet to the centerline of Phil's Creek; thence north 11 degrees 17' 32" west 236.04 feet; thence north 56 degrees 40' 21 inches east 724.89 feet; thence south 38 degrees 59' 24" east 145.77 feet to an iron stake; thence south $7 degrees 11' 23" east 1650.00 feet to an iron stake; thence south 26 degrees 59' 56" east 688.92 feet to an iron pin in the right of way of State Road 1104 {Bethel Church Road}; thence south 26 degrees 38' 37" east 60.00 feet to an iron stake on the right of way of State Road 1104 (Bethel Church Raad); then south 26 degrees 38' 37" east 713.31 feet to a stake; thence south 42 degrees 18' 00" west 88.68 feet to a stake; thence south 44 degrees 48' 25" west 198.00 feet to a stake; running then south 63 degrees 48' 25" west 158.40 feet to a stake; thence south 26 degrees 24' 26" east 259.43 feet to an iron stake; thence south 27 degrees 12' S6" east 196.06 feet to an iron stake; thence south 05 degrees 49' 26" east 175.93 feet to an iron stake; thence south 07 degrees 48' 26" east 159.15 feet to an iron stake; thence south 21 degrees 15' 34" west 147.32 feet to an iron stake; thence south 15 degrees 20' 26" east 113.25 feet to an iron stake; thence south 17 degrees 54' 34" west 188.17 feet to an iron stake; thence south 47 degrees 50' 34" west 276.68 feet to an iron stake; thence south 17 degrees 10' 34" west 82.02 feet to an iron stake in the northern right of way of NC Highway 54; thence along and with the northern right of way of NC Highway 54 north 82 degrees 08' 11"west 1420.00 feet to an iron stake thence north 05 degrees 34' 32" west 326.67 feet to an iron stake; thence north 81 degrees 00' 26"west 733.91 feet to the northern right of way of State Road 1104 (Bethel Church Road); thence south 50 degrees 59' 46" west 446.71 feet to a concrete monument, being the point and place of BEGINNING, and being approximately 183.8 acres according to computer calculations. The ordinance shall became effective upon approval. The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote received the following vote and was duly adopted this 3rd day of April 2001. VOTE: AYES, 4; NO, 1 {Commissioner Gordon} Geoffrey Gledhill made reference to the second recommendation of the administration and said that the resolution on page 66 incorporates the recommended changes. Commissioner Brown made reference to the conservation easement and the entity to hold the conservation and Geoffrey Gledhill said that it is written so that it enables Orange County to name a grantee even after the permit is approved. Commissioner Brown asked if the Board could direct the staff to move forward on this condition of approval. She would like to know the possible entities that might accept the conservation easement. Commissioner Jacobs agreed and said that, to some extent, the attorney has addressed this with the language. He had suggested that the neighborhood association be the grantee to the conservation easement. Also, he was going to recommend that conditions #36 and #37 provide that American Stone will sponsor an annual Neighbor Day and that OWASA shall provide a special forum for citizens who live in the area of the quarry to speak with the OWASA Board of Directors about their concerns. He thinks that both of those conditions would make it more effective for the residents to establish some kind of non-profit entity and to become a party to the conservation easement. Commissioner Jacobs also made reference to condition #14 and the no fault well repair fund. He suggested that condition #14 be altered. Toward the end of the paragraph, he suggested striking, "In any year in which there are still insufficient funds in the NFWRF to cover the cost of NFWRF well repairs after American Stone Company's contribution." The sentence will read, "OWASA will contribute an additional $15,000 annually to the fund." He also added a sentence at the end as follows: "OWASA's annual contribution will be used as deemed appropriate by the Orange County Board of Commissioners to address public health, safety, and welfare concerns relevant to the affected community." He said that if the Board of County Commissioners and the community decided it was of mutual best interest to work with an organization of the citizens in that area, they would have the opportunity to work with these funds to address what might be considered concerns that went beyond houses which were built in 1978, beyond houses that were 3,000 feet from the quarry, and beyond houses that could prove that their foundations had been affected. Commissioner Gordon asked about the status of condition #14 and how it should read. Geoffrey Gledhill said that besides the language about the OWASA fund from Commissioner Jacobs, he proposes a change in the sentence that begins, "Residents within 3,000 feet," as follows: "Residents within 3,000 feet of the radius of the property encumbered by this permit may file far well reparations until December 31, 2033 or until three years after termination of extraction operations, whichever first occurs." Also, the sentence about the contingent obligation of OWASA will be deleted and a sentence about the affirmative obligation of OWASA will be included as proposed by Commissioner Jacobs. Commissioner Brown wants specific language in the special use permit instructing and giving responsibility to a staff person to continually work on establishing an entity for the conservation easement. This could include a neighborhood non-profit. Commissioner Carey suggested that the staff come back within 90 days or no later than the last regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in June with recommendations of options. This language will be in the special use permit. John Link will be the responsible staff person. Geoffrey Gledhill clarified the changes to condition #14. The NFWRF will consist of $87,500 from American Stone. Also, American Stone will be obligated to add $20,000 annually to the fund if that money is necessary in order to meet the demands of the fund. This is a contingent obligation on the part of American Stone. Also, OWASA will be required to put $15,000 annually into another fund, which would be made available and could be used by Orange County to meet health, safety, and welfare issues in the neighborhood of the quarry. These two funds will run until 2030, or until mining operations cease, whichever occurs first. Applications could be made to the NFWRF until 2033 ar three years mining operations cease, whichever occurs first. Commissioner Brown asked a representative from OWASA to speak about the two funds and what they would mean. Peter Gordon, Chair of OWASA Board of Directors, said that this was a bit of a change from OWASA's perspective. He is concerned about this latest proposal because OWASA is a very limited, constrained form of government. OWASA has an ethical and legal charge to use the fees that are collected from the customers for the purposes of providing water and sewer services. He said that as this is stated, OWASA would be paying $15,000 a year in a fairly open ended way for the general public health, safety, and welfare of the affected region as determined by the Board of the County Commissioners. He said that essentially the funds would be used as tax funds would be. He thinks that there is tremendous concern that rates for specific services can be used to provide tax funds. He is concerned about setting a precedent of making tax payments as part of the special use permit process. He said that a change like this would have to be taken to the full OWASA board. Commissioner Brown asked about the claims and haw they would be handled. She does not understand how this would work. John Link said that he did not share the same concern that OWASA does about this being tax funds. He said that the primary purpose of the fund at this point in time is the repair of wells, but the Board of Commissioners may wish to address other issues in consultation with the board of OWASA in the future. Commissioner Jacobs said that the fund could address same of the issue regarding houses that were built after 1978, which are now not included. He would also add that the citizens would be involved in the process of working through the fund. Discussion ensued about the use of the fund provided by OWASA. Geoffrey Gledhill clarified that the NFWRF was not limited to houses before 1978. The timing issue is in condition #29, which has to do with fair market value problems. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Chair Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below issuing a Special Use Permit, Class A with the conditions as listed in the Resolution. The black lined version of the Resolution contains administration recommended changes to the Resolution considered by the Planning Board as listed below: 1) to require and accept a conservation easement aver the entire site (#50) 2} to revise the SUP regarding covered loads and rumble strips (#27 and #28) 3) provide for the transfer to the County General Fund of any unused portion of the No Fault Well Repair Fund at the termination of the NFWRF (#14} 4) add a condition regarding the relationship between the SUP and SUPS in effect now as to same or all of the Property (#51). RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, CLASS A FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICAN STONE COMPANY AND ORANGE WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY FOR EXTRACTION OF EARTH PRODUCTSIRESERVOIR Date: At~ril 3. 2001 ApplicanttOwner: Orange Water and Sewer Authority and American Stone Compan The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby approves an application submitted by Orange Water and Sewer Authority and American Stone Company for a Planned Development and Special Use Permit, Class A for Extraction of Earth ProductslReservoirond the site plan drawings #2, 4, 5, 9-13 dated September 20, 2000 and landscape drawing #15 dated December 5, 2000, applicable to the following property and subject to the following conditions: Property located at the intersection of NC 54 and Bethel Hickory Grove Church Road (SR 1104) being further identified in the Orange County Land Records Office by Parcel Identification Numbers 9759-54- 4097, 9759-63-9813, 9759-62-1992 and part of 9759-44-2780 and containing 183.8 acres more or less. The property is identified by the following legal description: BEGINNING at a concrete monument at the northwest corner of the intersection between NC Highway 54 and State Road 1104 (Bethel Church Road); thence along the right of way of Highway 54 a curve to the left with a radius of 5752.32 feet an arc distance of 185.32 feet {chord distance of 185.31 feet, chord bearing of north 84 degrees 46' S5" west) to an iron stake; thence north 06 degrees 38' 39" west 626.73 feet to an iron stake; thence north 12 degrees 38' 16" east 1685.75 feet to the centerline of Phil's Creek; thence north 11 degrees 17' 32" west 236.04 feet; thence north 56 degrees 40' 21 inches east 724.89 feet; thence south 38 degrees 59' 24" east 145.77 feet to an iron stake; thence south 87 degrees 11' 23" east 1650.00 feet to an iron stake; thence south 26 degrees 59' S6" east 688.92 feet to an iron pin in the right of way of State Road 1104 (Bethel Church Road); thence south 26 degrees 38' 37" east 60.00 feet to an iron stake on the right of way of State Road 1104 (Bethel Church Road); then south 26 degrees 38' 37" east 713.31 feet to a stake; thence south 42 degrees 18' 00" west 88.68 feet to a stake; thence south 44 degrees 48' 25" west 198.00 feet to a stake; running then south 63 degrees 48' 25" west 158.40 feet to a stake; thence south 26 degrees 24' 26" east 259.43 feet to an iron stake; thence south 27 degrees 12' S6" east 196.06 feet to an iron stake; thence south 05 degrees 49' 26" east 175.93 feet to an iron stake; thence south 07 degrees 48' 26" east 159.15 feet to an iron stake; thence south 21 degrees 15' 34" west 147.32 feet to an iron stake; thence south 15 degrees 20' 26" east 113.25 feet to an iron stake; thence south 17 degrees 54' 34" west 188.17 feet to an iron stake; thence south 47 degrees 50' 34" west 276.68 feet to an iron stake; thence south 17 degrees 10' 34" west 82.02 feet to an iron stake in the northern right of way of NC Highway 54; thence along and with the northern right of way of NC Highway 54 north 82 degrees 08' 11"west 1420.00 feet to an iron stake thence north 05 degrees 34' 32" west 326.67 feet to an iron stake; thence north 81 degrees 00' 26" west 733.91 feet to the northern right of way of State Road 1104 (Bethel Church Road); thence south 50 degrees 59' 46" west 446.71 feet to a concrete monument, being the point and place of BEGINNING, and being approximately 183.8 acres according to computer calculations. VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 2 (Commissioners Brawn and Gordon) c. Proposed Amendment to Agreement for Student Generation Rate and School Impact Fee Studies to Include Parks and Recreation Payment in Lieu, Impact Fee Analysis The Board considered amending an agreement with Tischler and Associates for professional services associated with parks and recreation payment in lieu and impact fee analysis. Craig Benedict made the presentation. The report will include a comprehensive list of choices on how to address parks and recreation impacts. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to amend the proposal to Tischler and Associates in an amount not to exceed $30,000 and to authorize the Manager to sign an agreement incorporating substantially the same terms as the proposal, which is incorporated herein by reference. VOTE: UNANIMOUS d. Use and Access Plan for McGowan Creek Preserve The Board was to consider a staff proposal for the future public use of and access to the McGowan Creek Preserve. This item was delayed. 10. REPORTS a. Commissioners Affordable Housing Task Force Final Report The Board received a report from the Commissioners Affordable Housing Task Force. Tara Fikes made reference to the executive summary, which outlines the findings and recommendations of the task farce. Also, there is a list of strategies developed by the subcommittees of the task force. Chair Halkiotis Hated that at the joint meeting with the Town of Hillsborough, the Tawn Board received a copy of the report and the Board of County Commissioners requested an opportunity at a future Town Board meeting for a group from the task force to make a report to the Town. This is not strictly an Orange County effort, but all jurisdictions need to be involved. Commissioner Gordon said that there were substantive things to discuss in the report and not enough time at this meeting since it was already 10:30 p.m. She suggested it would be better to have a full discussion at a later time before approving the report and forwarding it to the Capital Needs Advisory Task Force. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the Executive Summary of the Report and forward it to the Capital Needs Advisory Task Force. VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 2 {Commissioner Gordon and Commissioner Brown) b. OWASA and Orange County Jordan Lake Allocations The Board was to review and discuss information regarding the future allocation of raw water from Jordan Lake. This item was delayed. 11. CLOSED SESSION "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). This item was delayed. 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Chair Halkiotis to adjourn the meeting. VOTE: UNANIMOUS The next meeting is scheduled for April 11, 2001 at 5:30 p.m. at the Government Services Center In Hillsborough, North Carolina. Stephen H. Halkiotis, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, CMC