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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
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 (7:30-7:35)
PUBLIC CH.~RGE
The Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Orange County 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 tivill recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed
2. Public Conunents (7:35-7:45}
(~?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 (7:45-8:00}
4. County 11~Ianager'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 for January 22 and 24, 2005, as submitted
by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments
(1) ~ranae County/Chapel Hill Visitor's Bureau -One Reappointment
The Board will consider one reappointment to the Orange County/Chapel Hill Visitor's Bureau.
c. Amend Public Cliar~e to Include Silencing Electronic Devices
The Board will consider an amendment to the Public Charge for BOCC meetings to include a statement
covering the silent use of electronic devices.
d. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 105 requests for motor vehicle property
tax releases or refunds in accordance to North Carolina General Statutes.
e. Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property
The Board will consider a report on the amount of unpaid taxes for the current year that are liens on real
property as required by North Carolina General Statute 105-369 and to request that March 16, 2005 be set by
the Board as the date for the tax lien advertisement.
f. Change ni BOCC Regular Meetvig Schedule
The Board will consider two changes in the County Commissioners' regular meeting calendar for the year
2005, swapping the locations for the May 31 and June 2 Budget Public Hearings.
g. BOCC Contribution for the Orange County Jazz Festival
The Board will receive information so that it may consider providing financial assistance of $5,000 from the
Commissioners' Contingency for the second annual "Cool Jazz" Festival held at River Park in Hillsborough.
h. Budget Amendment #8
The Board will consider approving budget, grant project, and capital project ordinance amendments for
fiscal year 2004-05.
i. A Resolution Establishing the Intent of Durham t~aunty, Durham City, and Orange County To
Cooperate With Regard To Plannng Issues in Certain Defused Areas
The Board will consider a Resolution Establishing the Intent of Durham County, Durham City, and Orange
County to Cooperate with Regard to Planning Issues in Certain Defined Areas.
j. Contract Amendment: Norca Holdvigs for Waterstone Property
k. Approval of Permanent Full-Time Parks C"onservation Technician Position
The Board will consider approval of a permanent full time Parks Conservation Teclulician position in the
Recreation and Parks Department, effective March 1, 2005, and authorization of County funding of $16,547
for the position using monies set-aside in the BOCC approved budget for 2004-05.
The Board will consider providing notice
items for inclusion in Orange County's le
Assembly.
to hold a public hearing on March 1, 2005 on potential
nda package for the 2005 No1-th Carolina General
b. Resolutions oi• Proclamations (8:15-8:25)
a. Resolution Honoring Kingsdown, Inc.
The Board will consider a resolution recognizing Kingsdown, Inc. for outstanding corporate citizenship for
the purchase and renovation of a previously vacant industrial property in Orange County and for its focus on
employees as its most critical resource.
b. Resolution of Appreciation for Jerry Wagner
7. Special Presentations (8:25-9:00)
a. Orange County Arts Grant Recipients
The Board will present checks to local artists and arts
wing Orange County _~lrts Grants.
b. OtVASA Presentation on its 11~Iitigation Lands and Utility Extension Reimbursement Policy
The Board will be provided information and an opportunity for discussion on issues -use of Orange Water
and Sewer Authority (OWASA) wildlife mitigation lands and OWASA utility extension reimbursement
policy -raised by the Board by means of a letter from the Chair to Ot~jASA and provide feedback to staff.
8. Public Hearings (9:00-9:20)
a. Orange Comity Consolidated Housing Plan
The Board will receive comments from the public regarding the housing and non-housing needs to be
included in the 2005-2009 Consolidated Housing Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs
in Orange County and proposed uses of 2005-2006 HOME funds.
b. CDBG Program -IDA Program
The Board will receive citizen comments prior to official close-out of the County's FY 2001 Individual
Development Account (IDA) Program and authorize execution of the Certificate of Completion by the Chair
of the Board of Commissioners.
9. Items far Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Proposed Public Route bet-~~een Hillsborough and Chanel HilllCyarrboro (9:20-9:40)
The Board will consider a request to approve a proposal to be presented to the Triangle Transit Authority
(TTA) Operations and Finance Committee (and later to the full TTA Board) to establish a regular public
route providing bus service between Hillsborough and Chapel Hill/Carrboro. Orange Public Transportation
(OPT) would provide matching funds and operate the route under authority of a l~lemorandum of
Understanding or contract with TTA.
b. Staff Update on Possible Acquisition of the Triangle SportsPlex (9:40-10:05)
The Board will receive an update from staff on ongoing assessments related to a potential Orange County
acquisition of the Triangle SportsPlex, with particular emphasis on considerations related to potential
ownership structures; and to consider increasing by $10,000 the Board's appropriation for professional
services needed to carry out the assessments and provide direction to the Manager and staff.
c. Appouitments (10:05-10:10)
(1) Twin Creeks Master Plan Work Group-Six New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Twin Creeks Master Plan Work Group.
10. Reports (10:10-10:25)
a. Inteizm Stes~rardship Plan for Blackti~~ood Farni
The Board ~~~ill receive and consider approval of a draft plan for the County's ongoing care and maintenance
of Blackwood Farm during the interim period prior to park development.
11. Closed Session
12. Adjournment
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