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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
PUBLIC CHARGE
The Baard of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Grange County its respect. The Boas°d asks its citizens to
conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At carry time
should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending
person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be re.storec~ the
Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this parblic charge is observed All
electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should please be turned off or set to silent/vibrate.
2. Public Conunents
(~?Ve would appreciate you signing the pad ahead of time so that you are not overlooked.)
a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
b. flatters on the Printed Agenda
(These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda belo~~-~.)
3. Proclamations/ Resolutianst Special Presentations
a. Presentation of 2007 Coriununity Health Assessment Results
The Board t~~~ill receive the results of the 2007 Community Health Assessment.
b. Resolution Aclniowled6ina February 26, 2008 as "Suav Day LISA"
The Board «~ill consider a resolution declaring February 26, 2008 as "Spay Day USA" in Orange County and
authorize the Chair to sign.
c. Kesolution t.'elebratm~ trie (_.'entenmal of the lyorth t.'arolma Association of ~.
The Board will consider a resolution celebrating the Centennial of the North Carolina
Commissioners and authorize the Chair to sign.
4. Consent Agenda
a. 11'Iinutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from December 11, 2007, January 15 (5:30
p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) and 16, 2008 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments
(I) Carrbora Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee -Reappointment
The Board will consider making a reappointment to the Carrboro Northern Transition Area Advisory
Committee.
c. Jail Inspection Report
The Board will receive the j ail inspection report for January 28, 2008 from the North Carolina Department of
Health and Human Services.
d. Motor Vehicle Property Tax ReleaselRefmtds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 52 requests for motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance «~ith North Carolina General Statutes.
e. NC State Firemen's and Rescue Squad Annual Certification Roster
The Board will consider approving the certification requirements for the fire marshal and staff to participate
in the North Carolina State Firemen's Association for the year 2007 and authorize the Chair to sign.
f. Encroaclnnent Agreement for County Campus Network Fiber Compection
The Board t~~ill consider approving a Two Way Right of Way Encroachment Agreement among Orange
County, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and the Town of Hillsborough that
allows the construction of a bored pathway for County network communications fiber to connect the
Gateway County Campus facilities and authorize the Chair to sign.
g. Cost Allocation Plan Conti act
The Board «Till consider a contract for the preparation of the County's 2007 Cost Allocation Plan and
authorize the Chair to sign.
h. C"ontract with RB En~ineerin~, Inc. for Structural En~ineerin~ Services to Stabilize and Repair
Barns at Future Park Sites
The Board will consider authorizing the Chair to execute a contract v~~ith RB Engineering, Inc. to conduct
engineering work, prepare construction drawings and specifications, and perform inspection services for two
barns; the future New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm and the future Twin Creeks District Park; and
authorize the Manager to sign subject to final review by staff and County Attorney. .
The Board will consider awarding a bid for the purchase of two (2) 40 Cubic Yard High Compaction Body
Front Loader Refuse Trucks from Piedmont Peterbilt of Greensboro, North Carolina at a cost of $401,592
and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paperwork.
j. Contract Award., Construction 11'Ianager at Risk Services, Animal Services Facility
The Board «•ill consider approval of a Contract «~•ith Clancy & Theys as Orange County's Construction
Manager at Risk (CHAR} for the construction of the site grading package for the Orange County Animal
Services Facility at the Guaranteed Maximum Price of $1,308,733, subject to final review and approval by
the County Attorney; and authorize the Chair to sign.
k. Establishment of an biterlocal Agreement Committee for the Hillsborough Area-Orange County
Strategic Growth Plan Phase II
The Board will consider establishment of Orange County component of an Interlocal Agreement Committee
(IAC) to assist staff and Clarion Associates on Phase II of the Hillsborough Area-Orange County Strategic
Growth Plan and ask the Clerk to advertise and/or notify advisory boards for possible appointments.
1. Sportsplex HVAC Equipment Replacement
The Board will consider approval of a change order proposal for $377,022 requested by Orange County
regarding the repair and replacement of existing mechanical systems equipment in the Sportsplex and
authorize the h•Ianager to execute the change order.
m. Adoption of Reimbursement Resolution for Animal Services Facility
The Board will consider adopting a reimbursement resolution authorizing the County to reimburse itself for
non-general obligation bond project expenditures incurred for the Animal Services facility prior to the actual
issuance debt.
n. Amendments to the Orange C"ounty Ordinance Re~ulatin~ Smoking in Buildings Owned by or
Leased to Orange C~aunty and Motor Vehicles Chvned by or Leased to Orange t~aunty
The Board j~~•ill consider adopting a County ordinance that would regulate smoking in County buildings and
motor vehicles owned by or leased to Orange County.
o. Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget Amendment #7
The Board will consider approving budget, capital and grant project ordinance amendments, and updates to
the County's current fee schedule for fiscal year 2007-08.
5. Public Hearings
6. Regular :agenda
a. Northern Buckliorn Coimnwiity/Central Efland Sewer Expansion Proiect Update and Scheduling
Public Hearing for Engineer's Report
The Board will receive an update on the northern Buckhorn community/central Efland sewer expansion
project; the draft or preliminary Engineer's Repo7-t for BOCC review; and a proposal to schedule the EPA-
required public hearing for the Engineer's Report.
b. Local Revenue Options Referendum Decisions
The Board will consider decisions regarding what local revenue option(s) to include in a referendum to be
place on the May 6, 2008 ballot.
c. Approval of Public Market House Market Manager Responsibilities, Market Vendor Rules, and
Daily Fee for Market Vendors, and Creation of Public Market House Intervn Oversight
Committee
The Board will consider creating the Public Market House Interim Oversight Committee, approve the Public
Market House Market Manager responsibilities and market vendor rules and to set a daily fee of $10 for the
2008 season for market vendors.
d. Resolution in Support of the Orange C"ounty Visitors Bureau Request for 1°lo Occupancy Tax
Increase
The Board t~~ill consider a resolution based on a request from the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors
Bureau Board that the Orange County Board of Conunissioners increase the County's hotel occupancy tax
by 1%, from 2% to 3%, as authorized in Senate Bi11622 of the 1991 Session laws.
7. Reports
a. Animal Ca-Location at Emergency Human Shelters
The Board twill receive an update on initial discussions surrounding the possibility of building the capability
to open and manage pet. co-location points at emergency shelters in Orange County and seek feedback and
direction from the Board.
8. Board Conunents
9. County 11~Ianager's Report
10. Appovitments
a. ynuit :are Home ~:ommumry vavisory ~ o~mmrree - lvew vppOlnLlnenL
The Board «~ill consider making a new appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory
Committee.
b. Agricultural Preservation Board -New Appointment
The Board «~ill consider making a ne«-~ appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board.
c. Commission For «'omen -New Appointments
The Board «~ill consider making ne~v appointments to the Commission for t7~~omen.
d. Durliani Tech~ucal Community College (DTCC:") -Trustee Appovitments
The Board will consider appointing one volunteer to the Durham Technical Community College Board of
Trustees.
e. Hillsborough Board of Adjustment - Ne~y Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment.
f. Local Re~renue C)ptions Education Advisory Committee
The Board will consider making appointments to the Local Revenue Options Education Advisory
Committee.
g. Nursing Home C"ommunity Advisory Committee -New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
h. Orange County Planning Board - Ne~v Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Orange County Planning Board.
i. Transportation Services Board -New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Transportation Services Board.
11. Information Items
• Plans for the Upcoming Relocation to the Gates-ay Center
• BOCC Candidates Information Packets
(Available Upon Request from the County Manager's Office)
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
Note: Access the cxgendcx through the County's iveb site, wwtiv.co.orange.nc.us
Orange County water supply reservoir water levels
Available information as of 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 14, 2008
Lake tarange
• Water level has risen to a level 67.0" below spilling. As of February 14t", the Eno Capacity
Use restrictions were revised upward to Stage II I withdrawals and instream flow releases
(1.7 cfs from Lake Orange + 1.0 cfs from West Fork Reservoir}
• Water storage capacity is at 51.4% {244 million gallons}
• Approximately 88 days of water supply remaining (at Capacity Use specified release rate}
• The Hillsborough gage indicates that the latest Eno River flows are at approximately 31.0
cfs {approximately 20 mgd}. This flow represents aone-half of the median flaw levels for
this time of year.
• Orange Alamance continues to operate its water plant with average withdrawals of 300,000
gallons per day, each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
West Fork Reservoir (as of 02/01/2008 (last available updatel)
• Water level is 96" below spilling
• Water storage capacity remaining is 49.7°~
• Approximately 189 days of water supply remaining (assuming Town's current release rate
(2.0 cfs, 1.3 mgd).
• Since 9!11/07, the Town has been releasing a level of flow into the river in excess of its
minimum instream flow release.
• As of 10/22107, the Town's water customers are in Stage I -voluntary water restrictions.
~WASA Reservoirs (as of shown for 02114120081
• Water level at Cane Creek Reservoir is 194" below full
• Water level at University Lake is 62.3" below full
• Total remaining water storage capacity is approximately 40.0 °~
• Approximately 191 days of water supply remaining (at current 30-day average daily demand
[7.4 million gallons per day]}
• On October 18, 2007 OWASA and the local governments having civil jurisdiction over
OWASA customers implemented OWASA's Stage II Water Shortage restrictions.
• Additional stages of water restriction and the circumstances (water remaining in storage,
time of year, water demand, etc.} that will cause their implementation will be discussed at
tonight's meeting of the OWASA Board of Directors.
National Weather ServicelNOAA Regional Precipitation data {as of 2113/2008)
finches above f+1 or below f-1 normal)
RDU
+0.43" since February 1, 2008
-9.5" since January 1, 2007
-2.33" since January 1, 2008
l~liscellaneous notes
Piedmont-Triad
+0.62" since February 1, 2008
-13.&4" since January 1, 2007
-1.97" since January 1, 2008
The NC Drought Management Advisory Council draught map, updated February 12, 2008,
indicates that the entirety of Orange County lies within the area characterized as experiencing
"exceptional drought" (the most severe drought classification used}.