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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meetuig
Tuesday, May 17, 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 CHARGE
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 All
electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should please be turned off or set to silent/vibrate.
2. Public Conunents (7:35-7:45}
(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 belo~~-~.)
3. Board Conunents (7:45-8:00}
4. C"omity 117anager'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 the April 12 and 14 meetings as
submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appovitments
(1) Board of Health -Reappointments
The Board will consider making reappointments to the Board of Health.
c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax ReleaselRefunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 67 requests for motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
d. Classification Plan Amendment - E11~I5 Data Communications Positions
The Board will consider amending the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan by changing the salary
grade of the existing class of Wireless Communications Coordinator from Salary Grade 12 to Salary Grade
14 with a range of $31,939 - $41,499 and changing the title and salary grade of the existing class of
Communications Data Technician from Salary Grade 16 to Communications Data Manager at Salary Grade
17 with a range of $37,039 to $48,125.
e. Grant Application to NCACC for Employee Wellness Program Funding
The Board will consider endorsing the County's grant application to the North Carolina Association of
County Commissioners (NCACC) Risk Management Pool for Employee «Tellness Program funding.
f. Resolution for Acceptance of Grant for Proposed Scenic Easement Proieet
The Board jvill consider adopting a resolution author
$141,269 from the North Carolina Department of Tra
a scenic conseY•~=ation easement along a poY-tion of St.
agreement are subject to final review by staff and Co
the Manager to sign for the acceptance of
nation's Enhancement Program for acquisition of
Road in Orange County. The terms of the final
g. Approve tTrant Yurcriase of Kacuo l:ommumcations l+;qulpment for L';mergency Kesponcters
The Board will consider authorizing purchase of one hundred and forty-seven (147) Motorola XTS 2500
Tier II 800 MHz portable radios for emergency response agencies within the county, with a cost not to
exceed $471,000, utilizing Homeland Security grant funding; authorize the Purchasing Director to execute
paperwork as may be appropriate; and direct staff to file for reimbursement pursuant to terms of the grant.
h. Authorize Application for U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Program Technology Grant and
Aceept Grant Award
The Board will consider authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to submit an application for
earmarked funding from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Policing Services (COPS}
Technology grant program and accept the grant award once it is approved and execute all additional
administrative and logistic actions related to fully carrying out the grant agreement.
i. Audit Contract for the Jmie 30, 2005 Fiscal Year
The Board will consider awarding a contract to Cherry, Bekaei-t & Holland, Certified Public Accountants,
for the provision of audit sen~ices for the Fiscal year ending June 30, 2005 and authorize the Chair to sign.
j. Chffd Support Attorney Contract
The Board will consider a contract with Coleman, Gledhill, Hargrave and Peek to provide legal
representation for the Child Support office for FY 200-2006 and authorize the Chair to sign.
k. Blue Crass Blue Shield of North Carolina Ambulance Service Contract
The Board will consider approving a contract to allow the direct payment of insurance reimbursements to
Orange County from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) for Emergency Management
ambulance services and authorize the County Manager to sign subject to final review by staff and the County
Attorney.
1. Surveyor Services -Homestead Community Center Wastetivater System Repair
The Board will consider authorizing the staff to enter into an agreement for surveying services associated
with the connection of the Homestead Community Center by sewer extension to the Orange Water and
Sewer Authority's sanitary sewer system; and authorize the staff to develop a scope of services and authorize
the Manager to execute the agreement, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney; and make
the statutory determination to exempt this project from the selection process under the provisions of NCGS
~ 143-64.32.
m. C"ontract Renewal: The People's Channel
The Board will consider renewing an agreement with The People's Channel to telecast County
Commissioner meetings for fiscal year 2005-2006 and authorize the Chair to sign.
n. Deg°elopment Agreement Amendment -Habitat for Huma~uty
The Board will consider approval of an amendment to the Development Agreement between Orange County
and Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC, Inc. dated February 23, 2003 for the acquisition of
property on Sunrise Road in Chapel Hill and authorize the 11i1anager to execute the amendment upon
approval of the County Attorney.
o. Project Modification - EmP(J«1 ERment, Inc.
The Board will consider approval of request to modify a FY 2001 Housing Bond Project awarded to
EmPOWERinent, Inc. to allow sale of homes to persons earning up to 80% of area median income.
p. Budget Amendment #12
The Board will consider approving budget ordinance and capital project ordinance amendments for fiscal
year 2004-05.
q. RFP Award - GIS 11~Iap Display Sofh~~are System
r. Bid A-vard -CNG Fueling Station
The Board will consider ativarding a bid for a Fuelmaker Fast-Fill CNG Fueling Station from Oil Equipment
Sales & Service Company of Chesapeake, VA at the County's planned site at Public Works at a cost of
$96,465; and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paperwork.
s. Bid Award: Blasting Services for Landfill
The Board will consider awarding a contract for blasting at the Orange County Landfill from Mid South
Drilling, Inc. of l~locksville, North Carolina. at a cost of $23.30 per cubic yard (estimated total cost of
$41,008} and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary papei•~vork.
t. Bid Award: Self Propelled Front Mount Street Broom for Landfill
The Board will consider awarding a contract for the purchase of a Self Propelled Front NioL~nt Street. Broom
from Interstate Equipment Company of Caiy, North Carolina at a cost of $35,369, for use at the Orange
County Landfill and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paperwork.
u. Lease Renewal: Moody Buildvi~ -103 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro
The Board will consider approving the renewal of a lease for the Moody Building at 103 Laurel Avenue,
Carrboro, NC through June 30, 2008; and authorize the Chair to sign.
v. Lease Renewal: Probation and Parole at 1Q3 Laurel Ave. Carrboro
The Board will consider renewing a lease through June 30, 2008 with the State of North Carolina for its
Intensive Probation and Parole function, located at 103 Laurel Avenue, Carrboro, NC; and authorize the
Chair to sign.
w. Pyrotechnics Approval: Blue Cross Blue Shield Family Day
The Board will consider approving a pyrotechnics permit for Blue CrosslBlue Shield Family Day 2005 on
Saturday, June 4, 2005 contingent upon final approval of the set up by the Emergency Management Director
or his designee.
x. Petitions for Addition of Jomali Drive (ext.), Zapata Lane and Tanya Drive (ext.) to the NC
Secondary Raad System
The Board will consider three petitions to add subdivision roads Jomali Drive {extension), Zapata Lane, and
Tanya Drive (extension) to the state-maintained Secondary Road System.
y. Schools Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (SAPFO) -Approval of 2005 SAPFOTAC
Recommendations
The Board will consider approving student membership projections of the Orange County Schools (OCS)
and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS), as outlined in the 2005 Report of the SAPFO Technical
Advisory Committee {SAPFOTAC).
z. Change vi BOCCE Re6ular MeetviQ Schedule
The Board will consider three changes in the County Commissioners' regular meeting calendar for the year
2005 by adding two public hearings; Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at the Southern Human Services Center
and t~'ednesday, August 31, 2005 at the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom; and adding a special meeting (work
session) on Monday, IV1ay 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. at the Govenunent Services Center to discuss
EMSiFire,~~'Rescue Squad issues and the county's position on proposals regarding development on the Jordan
Lake ~~~ate~rshed.
6. Resolutions or Proclamations (8:15-9:00)
a. Resolution of Intent to Comiect OWASA Public tiVater and Se«rer Ser~rice to the Proposed Neer
Solid Waste Operations Center
b. Resolution Establishing the Orange County Unified Transportation Ad~zsory Board
The Board will consider a resolution establishing a transportation advisory board for Orange County to study
transportation issues on Orange County and, as appropriate, advise the BOCC.
c. Resolutions Providnig Comments Regarding Draft 2446 - 2012 State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP)
d. Resolution -Opposition to Proposed Budget Reductions to Crvninal Justice Programs
The Board will consider approving a resolution in opposition to the proposed NC Senate budget reductions
for Criminal Justice Programs with all BOCC members signing the resolution, and instruct the Clerk to
forward copies to Orange County's legislative delegation.
7. Special Presentations (9:00-9:20)
a. Prison Labor Report
The Board will receive a report on the County's use of prison labor and provide direction to staff on County
use of prison labor.
8. Public Hearings
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. RFP A~srard: Needs Assessment for Replacement of Lancl Services Sofh`rare {9:20-9:40)
b. Contract for Engineering Services to Design Landfill Sewer Connection (9:40-10:00)
The Board will consider engaging the services of Philip Post ~i Associates to design a force main and gravity
se«~er to transport leachate from the onsite leachate storage lagoon at the Orange County Landfill to a
proposed new manhole at the northeast corner of Eubanks Road and Hillhouse Road and authorize the Chair
to sign subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.
c. Proposed Comity Noise Control Ordinance Revisions (10:00-10:15}
The Board «Till consider adoption of proposed revisions to the County noise control ordinance.
d. Appointments (10:15-10:20}
(1) Affordable Housing Advisory Board (AHAB) -One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
(2) Agricultural Preservation Board -One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Agricultural Preservation Board.
(3) Board of Health - Chie New Appovitment
The Board will consider making a new appointment to the Board of Health.
(4) Commission for Women -New Appointments
The Board will consider making appointments to the Commission for Women.
(5) Hillsborough Plamung Board -One Ne~v Appointment
The Board «-•ill consider making one ne«-• appointment to the Hillsborough Planning Board.
(6) Human Relations Commission -New Appointments
The Board will consider making one ne«~• appointment to the Human Relations Commission.
(7) Human Services Advisoi~7 Commission (HSAC) -Three Ne~v Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Human Services Advisory Commission.
10. Reports
11. Closed Session (1U:24- )
a. "To discuss the County's position and to instruct the County l~lanager and County Attorney on the
negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract to purchase real property," NCGS ~ 143-
318.11(x)(5). (SportsPlex)
12. Adjournment
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