HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-21-2004
Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meetuig
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Southern Hutnan 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 (7:45-8:05)
4. County 11~Ianager's Report (8:05-8:15)
5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda (8:15-8:25)
a. Minutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes as submitted by the Clerk to the Board for
the Budget ~~~ork Sessions on June 15 and 17.
b. Appovitments
(1) Hillsborough Board of Adjustment -One Reappointment
The Board will consider one reappointment to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment.
c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 10b requests for motor vehicle property
tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
d. Benefits for Domestic Partners -Implementation and Personnel Ordinance Revisions
The Board will consider implementing policy and personnel ordinance revisions for County employee
benefits for domestic partners effective January 1, 2005.
e. Employee Dental Insurance for 2005
The Board will consider the continuation of the County's dental insurance rates for 2005 with no increase
and to authorize renewal with Delta Dental as the County's dental insurance plan administrator effective
January 1, 2005 and authorize the Personnel Director to renew the agreement.
f. Employee Life Insurance for 2005
The Board will consider an increase in rates for employee group life insurance effective January 1, 2005.
g. Software Acquisition for Public Internet Access to Register of Deeds Records
The Board will consider authorizing the Register of Deeds to contract «~ith AmCad. A software vendor, to
acquire an new Internet module providing remote public electronic access to information maintained by the
Register of Deeds office, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney, at a cost not to exceed
$10,000 and authorize the Chair to sign.
h. Performance Agreement for Housing Rehabilitation Administrative Services
The Board will consider approving the execution of a Performance Agreement with the Town of Chapel Hill
to provide administrative services for a Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the Town and authorize
the I~Zanager to sign.
i. Bid Award: Standby Generators for Government Ser~~ices Center and Southern Human Services
Center
The Board will consider awarding a bid fora 200 KW diesel generator for the Southern Human Services
Center (SHSC) and a 125 K~~4~ natural gas generator for the Government Services Center (GSC) to Cummins
Atlantic from Greensboro, NC in the amount of $133,000 for providing and installing generators and transfer
switches and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paper~~~ork..
j. Bid Award: Skid Steer Loader for (Jrange County Recycling
The Board will consider awarding a bid for a Skid Steer Loader from Triangle Equipment of Raleigh, North
Carolina for Orange County Recycling in an amount of $22,162 and authorize the Purchasing Director to
execute the necessary paperwork.
k. Voluntary Agricultural District Designation -Walters Property
The Board will consider an application from Carl and Elizabeth Walters for certification as qualifying
farmland and designation of 173 acres as an addition to their Voluntary Agricultural District.
6. Resolutions or Proclamations (8:25-8:35)
a. Resolution Reguestin6 Congress and the President of the United States of America to Reauthorize
the Assault «-'eapon Ban
The Board twill consider a resolution requesting Congress and the President to reauthorize a ban on assault
weapons and authorize the Chair to sign.
7. Special Presentations
S. Public Hearings
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Conceptual Design far CHCCS High School #3 (8:35-8:50)
The Board will review the conceptual design for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) High School
#3.
b. Lands Legacy Action Plan - FY 2004-06 (8:50-9:05)
The Board will consider adoption of the revised draft Lands Legacy Action Plan for fiscal years 2004-06,
revised with Board comments from the August 31St work session.
c. Fairview and Northern {HSC} Parks - Tunetables and Status Reports (9:05-9:25)
The Board will review a status report, preliminary concept plans, and the proposed schedule for design of the
next two County parks projects -the Northern (Human Services Center) Park and the Fairview Park and
Campus (Phase II) and provide direction to staff on the Board's preferred sequence of activities.
d. Efland/Mebane Small Area Plan Task Farce (9:25-9:40)
The Board will consider approving formation of the Efland%1~Iebane Small Area Plan Task Force and
authorize the Clerk's office to advertise for volunteers.
e. Appovitments (9:40-9:55)
(1) Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (ACHCACI -One New Appointment
The Board will consider an appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
(2) Affordable Housing Advisory Board -Four New Appointments
The Board will consider appointments to the Affordable Housing Board.
(3) Arts C~o~mnission - T`vo New Appointments
The Board will consider appointments to the Orange County Arts Commission.
(4) Human Relations Commission -Three New Appointments
The Board will consider appointments to the Human Relations Commission.
(5) Hwnan Services Advisory Commission -Three New Appovitments
The Board will consider appointments to the Human Services Advisory Commission.
(6) Information Technology Advisory Conunittee -One New Appointment
The Board will consider appointments to the Information Technology Advisory Committee.
(7) Nursing Home Communty Advisory Committee -Three New Appovitments
The Board «~•ill consider appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
(8) Housing Bond Project Review and Selection Committee
The Board will consider appointments to the Housing Bond Project Review and Selection Corrunittee in
accordance with the County's Housing Bond Policy.
(9) Economic Development Commission -Three Reappointments
The Board will consider reappointments to the Economic Development Commission.
(1fl) A6i•icultural Center Work Group
The Board will consider appointments to the Agricultural Center Work Group.
(11) Advisory Board on A6in6 -One Ne«~ Appointment
The Board will consider an appointment to the Advisory Board on Aging.
10. Reports
a. Parameters for Possible School Efficiency Study (9:55-10:15)
The Board will receive a report from staff on efficiency measures implemented to date by the Orange County
and Chapel Hill-Carlboro City School Systems and to discuss possible next steps related to school efficiency
and provide direction to the Manager and Staff.
11. Closed Session
12. Adjournment
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