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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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 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. Board Conunents
4. County 11~Ianager's Report
5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda
a. l~'Iinutes -NONE
b. Appovitments
(1) July Commission -Reappointment
The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Jury Commission.
(2) Orange Unified Transportation Board -Reappointments
The Board twill consider making reappointments to the Orange Unified Transportation Board.
(3) Recreation and Parks Advisory Council -Reappointment
The Board ~~~ill consider making a reappointment to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
c. 1~'Iotor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 66 requests fro motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
d. Budget amendment #7
The Board will consider approving budget ordinance amendments and capital project ordinances for fiscal
year 2006-07.
e. Resolution authorizvig Installment. Financing Contract for Equipment. Purchases
f. Primary Care Funds acceptance
The Board will consider accepting start-up funding to provide primary care services to traditional Health
Department clients at Southern Human Services Center (SHSC).
g. A6reement with UNC School of Public Health for Biosolids Application Study
The Board will consider approving an agreement with the UNC School of Public Health for a pilot study of a
biosolids application site in Orange County subject to final approval by UNC and County Attorney review,
and authorize the Chair to sign.
h. approval of Contract to Purchase Real Property - Paydarfar Tract
The Board will consider approving a contract to purchase a 10-acre tract of land from David Paydarfar for an
addition to the future Nlillhouse Road park property and authorize the Chair to sign, subject to final review
by staff and County Attorney, with closing expected to occur on or before February 28, 2007.
The Board will consider authorizing the acceptance of two purchase contract assignments from the Triangle
Land Conservancy for the County's acquisition of approximately 25 acres of land along New Hope Creek
from the Trinity School, and the granting of a conservation easement for the same land to the State of North
Carolina and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign subject to final review by stag' and County Attorney.
j. Ethics and Conduct for County Public Servant Policy
The Board will consider an Orange County policy establishing ethics and conduct for County public
servants.
k. Schools_adeguate Public Facilities Ordinance (Schools aPFO) -Approval of Membership and
Capacity Numbers
The Board will consider approval of November 15, 2006 membership and capacity numbers for both school
districts (Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools) which will be used in developing 10-year
student membership projections and the 2007 SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee Report and authorize
the Chair to sign.
1. Gilmour Zo~wig atlas amendment (Rezo~un6)
The Board will consider approval of a petition by Brian and Lydia Gilmour to rezone a portion of their
property from Existing Commercial-V (EC-5) to Agricultural Residential (AR).
6. Resolutions or Proclamations
a. Resolution Honoring Carolina Breivery
The Board will consider recognizing Carolina Brewery, whose Flagship IPA was awarded a Gold Medal in
the English Style India Pale Ale category at the Great American Beer Festival (The Festival is the largest
national Competition that recognizes outstanding beers produced in the United States) and cornrnend Mr.
Poitras for his exemplary corporate citizenship.
b. Resolution Honoring Lantern Restaurant
The Board will consider recogni8zing Lantern Restaurant, one of only three restaurants in the southeast
named as America's Top 50 Restaurants by Gourmet Ma ag zine, and commend its chefs for being strong
supporters of local fanners and their products.
c. Proclamation for Bill of Rights Da_y in Orange County
The Board «Till consider a proclamation to recognize December 15, 2006 as Bill of Rights Day in Orange
County.
7. Special Presentations
a. LUUS-lUU6 t~'omprehellsive Annual l+inancial lfeport (C:Ar H)
The Board will receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) including the Single Audit
Report and the audit report for the SportsPlex for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006.
S. Public Hearings
a. Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation (PEMC) Planned Development (PD-OI) and Special
Use Permit, Class A
The Board will consider the Planning Board recommendations regarding the PEI~ZC request to amend its
Planned Development -Office/Institution {PD-OI) zoning district and its Class A Special Use Permit to
permit the principal use of a 350-foot replacement tower at its administrative and operations center located at
2500 NC Highway 86 South, Hillsborough.
b. Public Hearin6 on Proposed County alld School Capital Proiects alul Related Debt Issuance Plans
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Development of Orange County Transfer Station
b. Annexation Petition of a Portion of Orange County's Twin Creeks Educational Campus for Chapel
Hi1UCarrboro Elementary School #10
c. rilllsborouari-Vranae ~'oullty Jtrate6lc t~rowtri Ylan: Yriase Vlte
The Board will consider a decision on Phase One reconmiendations contained in the jointly prepared
Hillsborough and Orange County Strategic Gro~~~th Plan.
d. Property Acquisition: Walnut Grove Church Road
The Board will consider approving the acquisition of approximately 18.13 acres of undeveloped land on
yA~alnut Grove Church Road for use as a solid waste convenience center and authorize the Chair to sign the
agreement.
e. Creation of a New Library Services Task Force
The Board will consider the creation of a Library Services Task Force to review and update the 2004 Library
Services Task Force Report presented to the BOCC on October 19, 2004.
f. Appointments
(1) Hollow Rock Park Plannin6 Committee
The Board will consider making appointments to the Hollow Rock Park Planning Committee.
(2) Commission for Women -New Appointments
The Board will consider making appointments to the Commission for Women.
10. Reports
11. Closed Session
"To discuss the County's position and to instruct the County Manager and County t~ttorney on the
negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract to purchase real property," NCGS ~ 143-318.11(a)(5).
12. Adjournment
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