HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 05-20-2008
Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meetuig
Tuesday, May 20, 2048
7:34 p.m.
Southern Human Services Center
2541 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
PUBLIC CH.~RGE
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. EA-ZS t~~'eek Proclamation
The Board t~~~ill consider proclaiming the t~~eek of May 18 through 24, 2448 as Emergency Medical Services
Week in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
b. Older Americans Month Proclamation
The Board will consider designating the month of flay as Older Americans Month to honor older residents
for their contributions to society and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
c. «~orkforce Development Professionals Nlonth Proclamation
The Board will consider proclaiming the month of May as t~'orkforce Development Professionals Month and
authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
d. «'orkforce Development Board (tiVDB) Amiual Report
The Board «~ill receive the annual report for fiscal year, July 1, 2446 -June 34, 2447, prepared by the
Regional Partnership Local Area on t~'orkforce Investment Act Programs.
e. Presentation by the Library Services Task Force
The Board «~ill receive the 200'7 Library Services Task Force Report Executive Summary and consider
direction for County and Library management for a consolidated county-wide library system.
f. Distinguished Budget Presentation Awarcl
The Board will consider recognizing the staff of the Orange County Budget Office for earning the
Government Finance Officers' Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2007-08 fiscal
year and present the plaque.
g. Presentation of Recommended Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget
The Board will receive the Recommended Fiscal Y ear 2008-2009 Budget.
4. Consent Agenda
a. 11'Iinutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes for February 25, 2& and April 15, 2008 as
submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments
(1) Animal Services Ad~RSOry Board -Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
(2) Board of Social Services -Reappointment
The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Board of Social Services.
(3) Economic Development Commnission -Reappointment
The Board t~~ill consider making reappointments to the Economic Development Commission.
(4) Transportation Services Board - Reappovitment
The Board «7i11 consider making one reappointment to the Transportation Sei-~Tices Board.
c. Property Tax Refund
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to one (1) request for property tax refund in
accordance with N. C. General Statute 105-381.
d. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 54 requests for motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance t~-•ith North Carolina General Statutes.
e. CJPP 2008-2009 Service Continuation Contracts
The Board will consider approving the contract for the continuation of services provided tluough the NC
Department of Correction, Criminal Justice Partnership Program and authorize the Chair to sign, pending the
availability of State funds and review by the County Attorney.
f. Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funclvia Plan, FY2008-09
The Board will consider approving the recommended Home and Community Care Block Chant for Older
Adults Funding Plan for FY2008-09.
g. Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget Amendment #10
The Board will consider approving budget, grant, and capital project ordinance amendments for fiscal year
2007-08.
h. C"ontract Renewal with UNC Family Medicvie and Health Department for Physician Ser~~ices
The Board «Till consider renewing a contract «~ith UNC Family Medicine and Health Department for
Physician Services and authorize the Chair to sign pending approval of the FY" 2008-2009 budget and
County Attorney reviet~~.
i. Contract Renewal foi• Pharmacy Services foi• Health Department
The Board «~°ill consider approving the contract renewal for pharmacy services for the Health Department
and authorize the Chair to sign, pending the approval of the 2008-2009 budget and County Attorney review.
j. Renewal Agreement with Chapel Hill Traiiwig and Outreach, Inc. and Health Department for
Dental Services for Head Start
The Board will consider approving arene«-~al agreement for Heath Department provision of dental services
for the Head Start Program offered by Chapel Hill Training and Outreach, Inc. in northern Orange County
and authorize the Chair to sign subject to County Attorney review.
k. amendment to FY2007-0$ C"urrent Year Contract with Personalized Patient Home assistance, Inc.
to Provide In-Home aide Services to Eli6ible Adults
The Board will consider amending the FY2007-08 contract with Personalized Patient Home Assistance Inc.
for In-Home Aide Services to eligible adults and authorize the Chair to sign.
1. Renewal of Contract with Center for Employment Training for Vocational Training
The Board will consider renewing the contract with the Center for Employment Training and authorize the
Chair to sign contingent upon the approval of the FY 2008-09 budget.
m. Renewal of Contract with Northen Blue, L.L.P. for DSS Le6a1 Services
The Board «Till consider the renewal of a contract with Northern Blue for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 for legal
representation for the Department of Social Services and authorize the Chair to sign contingent upon the
approval of the FY 2008-09 budget.
n. approval of C"ontinuation of Contract with OPC
The Board will consider continuation of a contract with Orange-Person-Chatham LME for a paY-t-time liaison
to assist clients of Social Services to access needed mental health services and authorize the Chair to sign
contingent upon the approval of the FY 2008-09 budget.
o. Renewal of Contract with UNC" Hospitals for DSS to Provide 11'Iedicaid «'orkers
The Board will consider renewing a contract for income maintenance staff at UNC Hospitals and authorize
the Chair to sign.
p. Renewal of Contract for Social «' ork Services Between Orange County Schools and Orange
C:'ount_y Department of Social Services
The Board will consider renewal of the contract between the Orange County Schools and the Orange County
Department of Social Services for the provision of eight Department of Social Ser~~ices positions and related
supervision to provide social work and case management services in the schools, contingent on the
continuation of the contract ficnding, and authorize the Chair to sign.
q. approval of C"ontract with Betty Rintoul, Ph.D. to Provide R~Iental Health Screenings for Young
C:'hildren in Child Welfare System
The Board will consider a contract with Dr. Betty Rintoul to provide mental health services for young
children involved with child welfare services and authorize the Chair to sign.
The Board will consider approving a contract with MCCi of Tallahasseee, Florida to purchase Laserfiche
Document Management Software totaling $35,000 and authorize the Chair to sign, subject to review by the
County Attorney.
s. Valley Forge Road Property Lease Rate for Builder's First Source
The Board will consider supplemental information regarding the recommended lease rate of $2.50/ square
foot, for property owned by the County at 401 Valley Forge Road, Hillsborough and leased to Builders First
Source.
t. Lease Renewal: 1~~Ioody Building -103 Laurel Avenue, C"arrboro
The Board will consider approving the rene«~al of a lease for the Moody Building at 103 Laurel Avenue,
Carrboro, NC through June 30, 2011 and authorize the Chair to sign.
u. Lease Renewal: Probation and Parole at the Itiloody Building
The Board will consider renewing a lease with the State of North Carolina for its intensive Probation and
Parole function, located at 103 Laurel Avenue, Canboro, NC and authorize the Chair to sign.
v. Lease Keni
The Board will
used as a Dental Clinic and Public Defender's office at
Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro through June 30, 2011 and authorize the Chair to sign.
w. Lease Renewal: Community School far People Under SiY
The Board «-ill consider approving aone-year renewal of a lease for space used as a daycare at the Northside
Center, Chapel Hill by Community School for People under Six and authorize the Chair to sign.
~. Public Hearings
a. Proposed 2008-2009 Secondary Road Construction Program for Orange County
The Board twill discuss and receive comment on North Carolina Department of Transportation's Proposed
2008-2009 Secondary Roads Construction Program for Orange County.
b. Proposed Animal Ordinance Amendment on the Tethering of Dogs
The Board will consider conducting a public hearing for a proposed ordinance amendment to the Orange
County Animal Ordinance restricting the tethering of dogs, and adopt the ordinance amendment.
6. Regular Agenda
a. Approval of Funding Plan for Chapel Hill Carrboro C"ity Schools Elementary #11
The Board will consider approving a funding plan or construction of Elementary #I 1 for the Chapel
Hill/Carlboro City Schools.
b. Resolution Reauestui~ the North Carolina Geodetic Survey to Proceed to Survey the
Orange/Alamance County Boundary
The Board will consider adopting a resolution requesting the North Carolina Geodetic Survey to continue its
work surveying and setting monuments for the proposed preliminary plat that will lead to resolving the
uncertain Orange /Alamance county boundary.
c. Approval of Proposed Land EYChange for Orange County Public ~~'orks Land with the Town of
Hillsborough Land Related to the Agreement Between the Town and the County
The Board will consider approving the proposed land exchange for Orange County Public ~?Vorks with Town
of Hillsborough related to the agreement bet«~een the To~~~n and the County, thereby helping to finalize the
Fairview Public Campus Master Plan approval process and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign.
d. Discussion Regardvig Possible Solicitation of Public Comments During the Jmie 3, 2008 Regular
A~Ieeting on a Potential One-Quarter Cent Sales TaY Increase Referendum
The Board ~~~ill consider discussing whether or not to solicit pubic comments at the June 3, 2008 Regular
Board Meeting on a potential referendum on aone-quarter cent additional sales tax in Orange County.
e. Recycling Processvig and Collection Program Expansion Details and Implementation Plan
The Board will consider endorsing the components of the FI' 2008-09 Solid Waste l~•Ianagement budget
relevant to implementing the transition to commingled bottle and can collection, program expansion and the
proposed timeline for implementation, pending approval of the FY 2008-09 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
budget.
f. BOCC Goals and Initiatives
The Board will consider approving the Goals and Initiatives ofthe Board as initially expressed by the Board,
in conjunction with staff, at the February 8, 2008 BOCC Retreat.
7. Reports
S. Board Comments (Three IVlinute Limit Per Commissioner)
9. County Manager's Report
10. Appointments
a. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board -New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
b. Joint Orange Chatham Community Action - Ne~s~ Appointment
The Board will consider making one appointment to Joint Orange Chatham Community Action.
c.
The Board will consider making two new appointments to the Board of Adjustment.
11. Information Items
• Memorandum Regarding New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm blaster Plan
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
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Orange County water supply reservoir water levels
Available information as of 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 15, 2008
Lake tarange (as of 5!15/2008)
• As of 5/15/2008, the lake was full and spilling.
• Water storage capacity is at 100°~ {424 million gallons}
• Approximately 141 days of water supply remaining {at Capacity Use specified release rate).
In accordance with provisions of the County's Water Conservation Ordinance and in light of
the increased water level in Lake Orange, the BCC may elect to curtail the County's Water
Conservation Ordinance Stage I Voluntary provisions for individual water users, or, given
the ongoing drought, may also elect to keep Water Conservation ordinance voluntary
provisions in force.
• The Hillsborough gage indicates that the latest Eno River flows are at approximately 10 cfs
(approximately 6.3 mgd}. This flow represents a level that is approximately 30°l0 of the
historical median flow 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 5/8/2008 (last available update!)
• Water level is full and spilling
• Water storage capacity remaining is 100°!0
• Approximately 378 days of water supply remaining (assuming Town's current release rate of
3.0 cfs (1.4 mgd}).
• The Town is currently releasing its minimum required instream flow release {3.0 cfs}.
• The Town's water customers are not currently under any water use restrictions.
oWASA Reservoirs {as of 511512008)
• Water level at Cane Creek Reservoir is 3'-11" below full
• Water level at University Lake is 0' - 1.5" below full
• Total remaining water storage capacity is approximately 83.2%
• Approximately 438 days of water supply remain {at the current 30-day average daily
demand [6.76 million gallons per day]}
• On April 10, 2008, the C}WASA Board voted to implement ~WASA's Stage I Water
Shortage restrictions, effective April 11.
National Weather ServicelNOAA Regional Precipitation data (through 4115/2008}
finches above f+1 or below f-1 normal)
RDU
+2.43" since March 1, 2008
-7.88" since January I, 2007
-0.64" since January 1, 2008
11'Iiscellaneous notes
Piedmont-Triad
+1.64" since March I, 2008
-13.07" since January 1, 2007
-1.40" since January 1, 2008
The NC Drought Management Advisory Council drought map, last updated May 13, 2008,
indicates that the entirety of Orange County has been upgraded to "moderate drought," the second
severity level of their rating system.