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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meetuig
Thursday, May 3, 2007
7:30 p.m.
F. Gordon Battle Courtroom
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Note: Background IVlaterial
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available in the
Clerk's Oftice
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L Additions or Changes to the Agenda
PUBLIC CII~IRGE
~lae Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Orange Count} its t-espect. 77~e Boarcl casks its citizens to
conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous rraanner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. ~4t any 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 restor ec~ the
Chair will recess tlae rr~eetr'ng until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed All
electronic devices such cas cell phones, pager,, sand computers should please be turned off or set to silent;`vibrate.
2. Public Comments
(ZA~'e would appreciate you signing the pad ahead of time so that you are not overlooked.)
a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
b. Matters on the Printed Agenda
(These matters will be considered when the Board addresses that item on the agenda below.)
3. ProclamationslResolutions/Special Presentations
a. National Tourism ~~~eek Proclamation
The Board will consider proclaiming the «Teek of May 12 through 20, 2007 as National Tourism Week in
Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
b. EMS Week Proclamation
The Board «-ill consider proclaiming the week of May 20 through 26, 2007 as Emergency Medical Services
Week in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation.
c. Older Americans Month Proclamation
The Board will consider designating the month of May as Older Americans I~Ionth, joining federal and state
governments to honor older residents for their contributions to society and to Orange County and authorize
the Chair to sign the proclamation.
d. Presentation of the Orange County Master A6vi~ Plan: 2007-2011
The Board «~°ill receive the completed Orange County hTaster Aging Plan (MAP) update covering the period
2007-2011 for future adoption and consider adoption of the plan at a future BOCC meeting.
4. C"onsent Agenda
a. Mviutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from March 27 and 29, 2007 as subrnitted
by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments
(1) Carrboro Planning Board -Reappointment
The Board t~~ill consider one reappointment to the Canboro Planning Board.
(2) Human Relations C"ommission -Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to the Human Relations Commission.
(3) Orange Cowity Planning Board -Reappointments
The Board «~•ill consider making reappointments to the Orange County Planning Board.
(4) Recreation and Parks Advisory Council -Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory CoL~ncil.
(5) Commission for Women -Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to the Commission for Women.
c. Cost Allocation Plan Contract
The Board will consider a contract for the preparation of the County's 2006 Cost Allocation Plan with Tim
McKinnie & Associates, Inc. and authorize the Chair to sign.
d. 2007 Audit Contract
The Board «rill consider awarding a contract for the provision of audit services for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2007 to 11~IcGladrey & Pullen and authorize the Chair to sign.
e. Consolidated Housvig Plan Annual Update/HOME Program
The Board will consider adopting resolutions approving the 2007 Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update
and the proposed HOME Program Activities for 2007-2008 and to authorize the Manager to implement the
HOME Program as approved by the BOCC including the ability to execute agreements with partnering non-
profit organizations after consultation with the county Attorney.
f. Application for Emergency Management Perforniance Grant (EMPG)
The Board will consider applying for a grant from the Sate Emergency Management Agency to help support
the County emergency management program.
g. approval of C"apital Funding Request for C.W. Stanford A~liddle School
The Board will consider approving a capital funding request from Orange County Schools to replace air
handlers at C. W. Stanford I~Jliddle School and corresponding capital project ordinance.
5. Public Hearings
a. Public Heai~ng and Final Resolution for Alternative Financing
The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution that provides for final approval
of installment financing for School and County capital projects.
6. Regular :agenda
a. Legal Ad~rertisement for Quarterly Public Hearing - May 21, 2007
The Board will consider the legal advertisement for items to be presented at the Board of County
Commissioners%Planning Board Quarterly Public Hearing scheduled for May 21, 2007.
b. 2007 Affirmative Action Program and Report
The Board will consider adopting a revised Affirmative Action Program and receive the Affirnative Action
Program Report for the period ending December 31, 2006; authorize the Manager to update the Affirmative
Action Program Report as necessary: and authorize the Chair to sign the letter transmitting the :4ff"irmative
Action Program.
c. Creation of Historic Ro~eis Road C"ommunity Enhancement Plan Develot~ment and 11~onitoiin~
Task Farce and Appanitment of 11Zentbers
The Board will consider approving the creation of a Historic Rogers Road Community Enhancement Plan
Development and Monitoring Task Force based on an initial proposal by BOCC Chair Moses Carey, Jr. and
amended based on Board discussion at the Apri124, 2047 regular meeting; to discuss as necessary a map
defining the Historic Rogers Road community; and to appoint members of the Task Force.
7. Reports
8. Board Continents
9. C"omity 117anager's Report
10. Appointments
a. Orange County Board of Adjustment -New Appointment
The Board will consider one appointment to the Orange county Board of Adjustment.
b. Orange County Arts Commnission -New Appointment
The Board will consider making one appointment to the Arts Commission.
c. Chapel Hill Plamung Baard - Ne~~~ Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Chapel Hill Planning Board.
d. Historic Preservation Connnission - Ne~v Appointments
The Board will consider making appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.
11. Information Items
• Metno from Human Rights and Relations Interim Director to the County Manager Regarding Cedar
Ridge High School Discrimination Matter
• Merno from Human Rights and Relations Interim Director to the County Manager Regarding
Hillsborough and Central Elementary Schools Employment Discrimination Matter
12. Closed Session
13. Adjournment
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