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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
7:30 p.m.
F. Gordon Battle Courtroom
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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L Aclclitions or Changes to the Agenda {7:30-7:35)
PUBLIC CII~IRGE
~lae Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Orange Count} its t-espect. 77~e Boarcl casks its citizens to
conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous rraanner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. ~4t 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 restor ec~ the
Chair will recess tlae rr~eetr'ng until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed All
electronic devices such cos cell phones, pager,, sand computers should please be turned off or set to silent;`vibrate.
2. Public Comments (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. Matters on the Printed Agenda
(These matters will be considered «~hen the Board addresses that item on the agenda Belo«~•.)
3. Board Coriunents (7:45-8:00)
4. County Manager's Report (8:00-8:10)
5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda {8:10-8:20)
a. Minutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes for May 17, 23 (5:30 and 7:30), 26, 31,
June 2, and 7, 2005 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. AppollltnlelltS
(1) Agricultural Preservation Board - T~i~o Reappointments
The Board «•ill consider making reappointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board.
(2) Advisory Board on Aging - T~~vo Reappointments
The Board ~~~•ill consider making reappointments to the Advisory Board on Aging.
c. Personnel Ordinance Revision -Supplemental Retirement f401(k~ Plant Contribution
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The Board will consider revising the Orange County Personnel Ordinance to reflect the Board's action with
adoption of the 2005-Ob budget increasing the County 401(k) Plan contribution for non-sworn law
enforcement officers froth X20 to $25 per pay period effective July 1, 2005.
d. 117otor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds for June 2005
The Board «Till consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 23 requests for motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
e. 11~1otor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds for July 200
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 97 requests for motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
f. Property Tax Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to four (4) requests for property tax refund in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 105-381.
g. Property Value Changes
The Board twill consider approving value changes made in property values after the 2004 Board of
Equalization and Review has adjourned.
h. Reappointment of Tax Collector
The Board will consider reappointing Jo Roberson as Orange County Tax Collector for a four year term,
effective July 1, 2005.
i. Reappointment of Tax Assessor
The Board will consider reappointing Jolu1 Smith, Jr. as Orange County Tax Assessor for a four year term,
effective July 1, 2005.
j. C"ontracts Between CHCCS, OCS, and Health Department for School Nurses
The Board «-ill consider approving contracts between Chapel Hill-Carrhoro City Schools, Orange County
Schools, and the Health Department for School Nurse Funding and authorize the Chair to sign.
k. Agreement Renewal Between Health Department, the UNC School of Dentistry and UNC
Hospitals
The Board will consider renewing the agreement bet«~~een the Health Department and the UNC School of
Dentistry and UNC Hospitals for dental resident services.
1. Agreement Renewal for Household Hazardous Waste Collection Services
The Board «~ill consider continuing and agreement with ECOFLO Inc. for Household Hazardous tAjaste and
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator Collection Services and authorize the Chair to sign, subject
to final review by Staff and the County Attorney.
m. EMS NTedical Director C"ontract Renewal
The Board «Till consider rene«~ing a contract between Orange County and the L1NC Department of
Emergency Medicine concerning medical direction of Orange County's Emergency Medical Services (ENIS)
program and authorize the Chair to sign.
n. EMS Events and Facilities Agreement Renewals - Orange County Rescue Squad and South
Orange Rescue Squad
The Board «~ill consider renewing, on an annual basis, the existing agreements with both Orange County
Rescue Squad and South Orange Rescue Squad to provide for special event coverage, leasing of space in
Squad buildings, and the sharing of County and Squad resources in the delivery of emergency tnedical
services for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, subject to final review by staff and the County
Attorney, and authorize the Chair to sign.
o. Ratification of Application for Interaperable Communications Technology Grant
The Board will consider support of a regional grant application to the United States Department of Justice
for the purchase of interoperable communications console equipment for the 9-1-1 Center and for portable
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8[70 MHz radios; commit to providing matching funds if the grant is awarded; and authorize stafTto
administer and sign all grant. paperwork as may be required.
p. special bequest for Use of rorum LUUS Yroceecis to Aici Homelessness
The Board will consider a request to allow the Human Services _~dvisory Commission to donate registration
proceeds from the 2005 Human Services Issues Forum equally to the t~~~o major County partner agencies
serving the needs of the homeless, Inter-Faith Council (IFC) and Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM)
q. Change ui BOCyC Regular Meetni~ Schedule
The Board will consider one change in the County Commissioners' regular meeting calendar for the year
2005 by changing the location of the Assembly of Governments Meeting, scheduled for Thursday,
September 29, 2005, from the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill to the Carrboro Town Hall,
301 Nest I~Iain Street. Carrboro. N.C.
r. oomT vr~an6e ~:narnam ~:o~mnwiiTV acrion aaencv c.~v~:~: y ~ -
The Board will receive information regarding the fiscal soundness of JOCCA and consider its ability to meet
performance expectations under a service agreement with the County in FY05-06.
s. Ratification of Right-of-~Vay Dedication Acceptance -New Hope Preserve Tract
The Board «~ill consider ratifying the acceptance of the dedication of an additional five feet of right-of--way
along the Erwin Road boundary of the County's New Hope Preserve property, without maintenance
responsibility.
t. Tax Collector's Annual Settlement
The Board will consider receiving the tax collector's annual settlement on cun•ent and delinquent taxes and
approve the accounting thereof.
u. Opposition to Proposed Federal Regulation Legislation To End Local C"able Franchise Fees
The Board will receive information on pending legislation before Congress that would abolish local cable
franchise fees and consider authorizing the Chair to send a formal letter of opposition from the BOCC to
Representative Price, Senators Dole acid Burr, and members of the Senate Commerce Committee.
6. Resolutions or Proclamations
7. Special Presentations (8:20-9:00)
a. Active Seniors Assessment Praiect Results
The Board jvill receive a presentation and consider the results from the Active Seniors Project.
b. Youth ~-'Dices Swmner Leadership Trauwig Institute
The Board «Till receive an update on the third annual Youth Voices Summer Leadership Training Institute.
c. Mill Creek Road Area C"ommunity Health Study Proposal
The Board will receive a proposed community health assessment plan for the Mill Creek Road area, provide
direction to staff, and consider funding from the Social Safety Net/Critical Needs Reserve to address water
sampling costs.
8. Public Hearings
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Possible Referendum on Orange County Schools District or Countywide Supplemental School Tax
(9:00-9:25)
b. Actions Related to Planned Acquisition of Triangle SportsPlex Property (9:25-9:50)
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The Board «-ill review, discuss, approve, and/or provide direction regarding several elements of the Board's
Decision to acquire the Triangle SportsPleY property.
c. Appovitments (9:50-10:00)
(1) Transfer of Development Rialits Taskforce - Ne~~~ Appointments
The Board «~ill consider making new appointments to the Transfer of Development Rights Taskforce.
(2) Economic Development Commission (EDC) -One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one appointment to the Economic Development Commission.
(3) Recreation and Parks Advisory Council (RPACI - Ne~~~ Appointments
The Board will consider making appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
(4) Advisory Board on A~in~ -Two New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging.
(5) Historic Preservation C"ommission -One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.
10. Reports
11. Closed Session
12. Adjournment
Note: Access the agenda through the County's web sate, www.co.orange.nc.us
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