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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Monday, January 24, 2005
7:30 p.m.
F. Gordon Battle Courtroom
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda (7:30-7:35)
PUBLIC CHARGE
The Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Orange Count} its respect. The Board asks its citizens to
conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At 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 restored the
Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed
2. Public Comments (7:35-7:45)
(We 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 Comments (7:45-8:00)
4. County Manager's Report (8:00-8:05)
5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda (8:05-8:15)
a. Minutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes as submitted by the Clerk to the Board for
meetings on November 15, 16,22 (5:30 and 7:30), and December 6, 2004.
b. Appointments - None
c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 152 requests for motor vehicle property
tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
d. Property Value Chances
The Board will consider approving value changes made in property values after the 2004 Board of
Equalization and Review has adjourned.
e. Resolution Creating a Special Board of Equalization and Revie-vi,
eT,
The Board will consider a resolution providing for the appointment of a special board of equalization and
review to carry out the statutory responsibilities of ensuring that tax lists and tax records comply with the
provisions of the North Carolina Machinery Act and direct staff to recruit applicants for the E&R Board,
with appointments to be made at a future Commissioners' meeting.
f. Budget Amendment 47
The Board will consider approving budget, grant project, and capital project ordinance amendments for
fiscal year 2004-05.
g. Final Report on the Functions and Responsibilities of the Orange County Department of Human
Rights and Relations
The Board consider for approval, the final report on the functions, responsibilities, and staffing of the
Department of Human Rights and Relations and amend the County's Classification and Pay Plan to add the
new class of LEP (Limited English Proficiency) Coordinator effective February 1, 2005.
h. Petition for Addition of Subdivision Roads to the NC Secondary Road System
The Board will consider a petition to add portions of two subdivision roads, Booth Road and Amber Wood
Run, to the state-maintained Secondary Road System
i. Refinancing BB&T Installment Purchase Agreements
The Board will consider approving a modification agreement for installment purchase contracts entered into
with BB&T to finance school facilities that will result in savings to the County, and authorize the Chair and
Finance Director to sign.
j. Consultant Services - Consolidated Housing Plan 2005-2009
The Board will consider awarding a contract for consulting service to Training and Development Associates,
Inc. for the development of a Consolidated Housing Plan and a Comprehensive Housing Strategy for Orange
County and authorize the Chair to sign contingent upon final review by staff and the County Attorney.
k. Contract with Peterson, Ravmond and Associates (PRA) to Conduct a Process Evaluation of
Partnership
The Board will consider approving a letter of agreement for consultation services to assess and evaluate the
Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) Program (previously know as Treatment
Alternatives to Street Crime) in order to advance and improve the overall work of the Orange-Chatham
Justice Partnership (OCJP) and authorize the Chair to sign pending final review and approval by staff and the
County Attorney.
1. Change in BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule
The Board will consider one change in the County Commissioners' regular meeting Calendar for the year
2005 by adding a location for the Legislative Breakfast, on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 8:00 a.m. to be held
at the Courtyard by Marriott, 100 Marriott Way, Hwy 54, Chapel Hill.
m. Approval of County's Cooperation in 1031 Tax Free Exchange of Real Propertv; AcknovvIedge the
Donation of Two Acres of Land to Orange County
The Board will consider authorizing Orange County's cooperation with the seller of the future Millhouse
Road park property in a 1031 tax free exchange and to acknowledge a donation of two acres of land to
Orange County.
6. Resolutions or Proclamations (8:15-8:45)
a. Middle School 43 Capital Project Ordinance
b. Human Relations Month
The Board will consider a proclamation recognizing the month of February as Human Relations Month and
authorize the Chair to sign.
c. Resolution - Partnership to End Homelessness in Orange County
The Board will consider adoption of a resolution endorsing the establishment of a Partnership to End
Homelessness in Orange County.
7. Special Presentations (8:45-9:05)
a. Affordable Housvia Performance Report
The Board will receive the Annual Affordable Housing Performance Report from the Orange County
Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
8. Public Hearings
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Twin Creeks Park - Follow-up Report and Potential Decisions (9:05-9:25)
The Board will consider follow-up information of the Twin Creeks (Moniese Nomp*) Park and Educational
Campus project, with possible decision points and provide direction to staff.
b. Orange County Public Transportation Community Transportation Improvement Plan (CTIP)
(9:25-9:45)
The Board will consider approving the Community Transportation Improvement Plan (CTIP) for 2004-2009
and accompanying recommendations from the Transportation Services Board (TSB) and CTIP Steering
Committee.
c. Sitine Recommendations - CNG Joint Staff Work Group (9:45-10:05)
The Board will receive a report from a work group of County, Orange County Schools(OCS), and NCDOT
staff regarding siting of the County's planned Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) alternative fuel system for
vehicles and direct staff to identify a funding source to cover the County's share, $50,000, of the project.
d. Appointments (10:05-10:15)
(1) Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Two New Appointments
The Board will consider new appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
(2) Commission for the Environment - One New Appointment
The Board will consider one new appointment to the Commission for the Environment.
(3) Efland/NIebane Small Area Plan Task Force - Three New Appointments
The Board will consider new appointments to the Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan Task Force.
(4) Intergovernmental Parks (IP) Work Group - New Appointments/Reappointments
The Board will consider reappointments and new appointments to the Intergovernmental Parks Work
Group (IPWG).
(5) Orange County/Chapel Hill Visitor's Bureau - One New Appointment
The Board will consider one new appointment to the Orange County/Chapel Hill Visitor's Bureau.
(6) Recreation and Parks Advisory Council - Three New Appointments
The Board will consider new appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
(7) Workforce Development Board Regional Partnership - One New Appointment
The Board will consider one new appointment to the Workforce Development Board.
(8) Arts Commission - Four New Appointments
The Board will consider new appointments to the Arts Commission.
(9) Economic Development Commission - Four New Appointments
The Board will consider new appointments to the Economic Development Commission.
10. Reports
11. Closed Session (10:15-)
a. "To discuss matters related to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area
served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives
that may be offered by the public body in negotiations," NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(4).
12. Adjournment
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