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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 04-10-2006- Orange County Board of Commissioners Agenda Regular Meetuig Monday, April 10, 2006 7:30 p.m. F. Gordon Battle Courtroom Hillsborough, NC 27278 Note: Background IVlaterial on all abstracts available in the Clerk's Oftice Compliance with the "Americans with Disabilities Act" -Interpreter sereices and/or special sound equipment are available on request. Call the County Clerk's Office at 732-8181, extension 2130. If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator in the County Manager's Office at 732-8181, extension 2300 or TDD# 644-3045. 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. Board Continents 4. C"omity 117anager's Report 5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda a. Mniutes The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from January 24, 2006 and February 27, 2006 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments (1) Hillsborough Planning Board -One Reappointment The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Hillsborough Planning 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. Property Tax Releases The Board will consider adoption of a resolution to release property values related to three (3) requests for property tax release in accordance with N. C. General Statute 105-381. e. Property Value C"han~es The Board will consider approving value changes made in property values after the 2005 Board of Equalization and Review has adjourned. f. Leal Advertisement for Joint Planning Public Hearing - May 11, 2006 The Board will consider the legal advertisement for items to be presented at the Joint Planning Area Public Hearing scheduled for May 11, 2006. g. Request from Town of C:'arrboro for Land Transfers The Board will consider a request from the Town of Carrboro for the conveyance of a 0.2 acre parcel on Broad Street, within the Town limits, that is owned by the County. h. Budget Amendment #12 The Board will consider approving budget. and grant. project ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2005-06. 6. Resolutions or Proclamations a. Comity Government ~'Veek The Board will consider proclaiming the week of April 23-29, 2006 as Orange County Government Week and endorse the "Official for a Day" activities and authorize the Chair to sign. b. Public Safety Telecoin~nunicators' Week The Board will consider proclaiming the week of April 6 through 15, 2006, as Public Safety Telecommunicators' t~'eek in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign. c. Sexual Assault Awareness A~Ionth The Board will consider proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign. d. Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day - Apiz126, 2006 The Board will consider approving a proclamation designating the day of April 26, 2006 as Community Advisory Committee Appreciation Day in Orange County to show appreciation to the members of the Orange County Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committees for their advocacy efforts on behalf of the County's long term care residents and authorize the Chair to sign. e. Resolution To Recognize Qranae Can~re~ations in Mission for 25 Years of Service to the Community The Board will consider a resolution recognizing Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM) for 25 years of service to the community and authorize the Chair to sign. 7. Special Presentations a. Fairview Public Campus Master Plan The Board will receive and consider the proposed master plan for the Fairview Public Campus, including Fairview Park. S. Public Hearings a. North Carolina Department of Transportation, Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) Grant Funding The Board will conduct a public hearing for the NCDOT Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grant application, approve the FZ' 2006/2007 ROAP grant application for a total combined amount of $116,025, and authorize the Chair to sign the Certification Statement of Participation. 9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda a. Update and Possible ~7ian~es to Plans at l~orthern tenter b. SUP ~~-1-06: Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County (Class A Special Use Permit c. Proposed Interlocal Agreement for Hollow Rock Area of Ne`v Hope Preserve The Board will consider an interlocal agreement between Orange County, Durham County, the Town of Chapel Hill, and the City of Durham regarding the joint acquisition of the former Erwin Trace property and the master planning for the Hollow Rock Area of the New Hope Preserve. d. TDR Feasibility Study -Supplemental Scope of Services The Board will review the proposed Supplemental Scope of Services for the Transfer of Development Right (TDR) Feasibility Study and consider approval of an amended professional services contract with the Louis Berger Crroup, Inc. e. Appovitments (1) Childcare Taskforce - BOC:'C Appointments The Board «-ill consider making BOCC appointments to the Childcare Taskforce. (2) Rogers Road Small Area Plan Taskforce -Appointments The Board will consider making appointments to the Rogers Rd. Small Area Plan Taskforce. 10. Reports a. Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordviance (SAPFO) -Review of Annual Technical Advisoi•~~ Committee Report The Board ti~~ill review the Annual Report of the SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee (SAPFOTAC) and refer it to the DAPFO partners for comments before certification in mid-May. 11. Closed Session 12. Adjournment Note: Access the cagendca through the County's web site, www.co.orunge.nc.us Orange County water supply reservoir water levels Available information as of 3:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2006 Lake Orange • Water level is at the point where it is freely spilling {full} over the spillway.. • Water storage capacity remaining is 100% (475 million gallons} • There are no Eno River Capacity Use Restrictions in effect. • Current Eno River flow at the Hillsborough gage is approximately 9.4 cfs (6.1 million gallons per day). • Eno flow levels are averaging well below historical median water flows (60-80 cfs for this time of year) and have been for more than 3 months {13 weeks}. West Fork Reservoir • Water level is at full capacity • Water storage capacity remaining is 100% OWASA Reservoirs • Water level at Cane Creek Reservoir is 18.75" below full • Water level at University Lake is 16.75" below full • Total remaining water storage capacity is approximately 91.8% • Approximately 330 days of wafer supply remaining (at yearly average daily demand (9.0 million gallons per days National Weather ServicelN4AA Regional Precipitation data (inches above [+] or below [-] normal) RDU Piedmont-Triad -6.34" far 2005 -9.94" far 2005 -6.22" since January 1, 2006 -5.72" since January 1, 2006 -2.45" since March 1, 2006 -3.00" since March 1, 2006 Miscellaneous notes See attached information from the North Carolina Drought Council (3130106} Worsening Drought Conditions for Central NC As of March 30t" much of the Piedmont was upgraded to SEVERE drought conditions while the area of MODERATE drought was expanded further east and south. Highlights from Drought Counsel Meeting March 28th Rainfall... Despite rainfall of around an inch on March 20-21 the rainfall received was less than 50% of normal for the 2 week period. Rainfall over the past 90 days across the piedmont was also 50% of normal or less. In same locations rainfall has been only 25% of normal. Outlook is for continued below normal rainfall through June with lack of heavy rainfall from large synoptic scale systems and Gulf of Mexico moisture. Streams... From USGS...Of great concern is the fact that stream flaws in the piedmont region have dropped to 25-30% of normal over the last 7 to 30 days. There is major concern over haw rapidly stream flow has diminished despite the rains of December and early January. The rapid drop in stream flow is tied to the drop in groundwater. Stream flows in the piedmont are currently at running at low levels only experienced every 25-50 years based on historical USGS records. Groundwater !Wells... The State monitors 43 wells statewide. 25 of the 43 monitoring wells are reporting water levels below the 25th percentile while 15 wells are falling below the 10th percentile. Lakes and Reservoirs... Falls Lake... Current inflow around 119 cfs... normal inflow for early April is 1300 cfs. Despite near normal lake levels the inflow into the lake is an all time record law aver the past 76 years. Jordan Lake... Current inflow around 430 cfs... normal inflow for early April is 2500 cfs. Despite water levels just above normal for this time of year inflow to the lake is at an all time low fora 76 year period of record. Kerr Lake... Current inflow around 3500 cfs... normal inflow far early April is 10,700 cfs. Despite near normal water levels for this time of year inflow to the lake is the second lowest on record for a 76 year period. Forestry... Dry spring has resulted in over 2,000 fires burning more than 8,000 acres in the state. Recent rains dowsed several out of control fires in the east. There is concern over the planting of seedlings within tree farms and the lack of rainfall. Tree farmers are being told to plant seeds deeper than normal based on dry conditions and a prolonged dry period will result in the seeds not germinating. Irrigation of the state tree farm near Goldsboro is also of concern if water levels in Little Creek used for irrigation drop below the system intake.