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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Special A-Ieeting
Tuesday, December 9, 2003
Dinner - 5:30 p.m.
Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
Southern Human Services Center
205 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27~ 14
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If the items belo~~~ are not addressed durvig the Special Meetvig due to time constraints, they will be
addressed in the order they appear on the agenda for the Regular Meeting at 7:30.
Additions or Changes to the Agenda
PUBLIC CIL4RGE
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 chca~ge, the Chair will ask the offending
person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decor7cm fail to be restorers the
Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed
Items for Decision--Consent Agenda
8-a. ~111lniutes
The Board will consider corrections and/or approval of the minutes of the September 2, 2003 regular
meeting as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
8-b. '~Aunointments
None
8-c. ~l~Iotor Vehicle Prouerty TaY ReleaselRefmids
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 38 requests for motor vehicle property tax
releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
8-d. ~A~reement Renee}gal with School of Dentistry for Dental Director
The Board will consider renewing the agreement between the Health Department and the UNC Dental
School for the services of a Dental Director and authorize the Chair to sign pending county attorney review.
S-e. *Bud~et Amendment #7
The Board will consider approving budget ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2003-04.
S-f. *Second Reading -Non-Emergency Private Ambulance Franchise Application
The Board will consider for second reading, the awarding of anon-exclusive franchise to provide non-
emergency ambulance transportation sei-~~ices to NEMTA, Incorporated of Chapel Hill, North Carolina
(NEMTA is the incorporated name of Non-Emergency Medical Transit Authority of the Carolinas, a new
corporation based in Chapel Hill).
$-g. Contract Approval: Innovative Design for Wastewater Treatment Design Services at
Northern Human Services Center and Feasibility Analysis of Sustainable Design Elements
The Board will consider approving a contract for feasibility analysis of specific sustainable design elements
at the Northern Human Services Center (NHSC) per Innovative Design proposal dated April 27, 2003 in an
amount not to exceed $36,410; and design services related to the wastewater treatment system at the Center
using living machine technology in an amount not to exceed $72,500, plus incidental expenses that will be
paid to consultant on a reimbursement basis; and exetnpt this contract from the architect;'engineering
selection process as provided in GS 143-64-32 and authorize the Chair to sign, contingent upon County
Attorney and staff review.
8-h. ~Housiiig Bond Program - OPC Fomulation for Mental Health
The Board will consider approving the transfer of the appropriation of $300,000 in Housing Bond funding
from the Club Nova Apartment Complex sponsored by the OPC (Orange-Person-Chatham) Foundation for
Mental Health and the N.C. Mental Health Association to a proposed property acquisition project for
homeless, disabled adults and families.
S-i. Impact Fee Reimbursement
The Board will consider approving the impact fee reimbursement request from Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County, NC, Inc. for $22,407 for seven new homes.
8-j. Consideration of Funding Support for Eno River Land Acquisitions
The Board «Till consider an appropriation of $55,000 to the Eno River Association to«~ard preservation of
two tracts along the Eno River -the Poplar Ridge and Eno Wilderness properties.
8-k. Proposed Amendment to the Joint Plannvig Area Zoning Atlas for the Rusch Hollow Site on
Rusch Road (JPA-CH-Z-1-03)
The Board «-ill consider approval of a proposal to amend the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Zoning Atlas to
change the zoning of approximately 3.03 acres of land northeast of the intersection of Rogers Road and
Rusch Road from Residential-1 (R-1) to the Residential-Special Standards-Conditional (R-SS-C) zoning
district.
8-1. 'Resolution Supportyg Governor Easley in Opposvig an Outlyjng Landing Field at Any Site
that is Unacceptable to the State of North Carolina
The Board will consider a resolution supporting Governor Easley in opposing an Outlying Landing Field
(OLF) at any site that is unacceptable to the State of North Carolina and authorize the Chair to sign.
$-m. 'Section $ Project Based Voucher Program
The Board will consider approving the execution of the Agreement to Enter into Housing Assistance
Payments Contract, Parts I and II, with the Club Nova Apartments, LLC for the proposed Club Nova
Apartments in Carrboro upon revie«~ and approval of the County Attorney.
Reports
10-a. Wlutted Human Ser~~ices Center -Update on Renovations and Space Allocation
The Board «-ill consider updated information on the progress of renovations at the Whiffed Human Services
Center (Buildings "A" and "B"), and a diagram of interior space allocation for when the center is re-
occupied and provide feedback to staff.
Special Presentations
6-b. Status of Women Report 2002 -Housing Affordability far tVomen in Orange County
The Board «~ill receive a presentation on the 2002 Status of Women Report on Affordable Housing in
Orange County, and provide feedback or comments to staff.
6-c. Report of the Efland Cheeks Park (II) Concept. Plan Review Committee
The Board «-ill receive a report of the Efland-Cheeks Park (Phase 2) Concept Plan Review Committee and
provide feedback and direction to stafTregarding the proposed Phase 2 facilities, which staff can then
incorporate into a draft site plan.
6-d. Chapel Hill Township Park -Status Report, Selection of Name, and Process for Subnuttal of
Master Pla»JPotential Phase I (Park) to Town of Carrboro
The Board ~~~ill receive a status report on the Chapel Hill Township Park and Educational Campus Master
Plan, consider selection of a name for the site, and review the process and timetable for submittal of the
Master Plan and a Conditional Use Permit application for a possible phase I of the Township Park to the
Town of Carrboro and schedule the Master Plan, phasing and cost estimates, and construction plans for
discussion at a work session in early 2004.
Resolutions or Proclamations
5-b. Endorsement in Support of Tawn of C"arrbora's Smith Level Road Resolution
The Board will consider endorsing the Toti~~n of Carrboro's resolution regarding future improvements to
Smith Level Road.
Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
4-g. Appointments
(1) Affordable Housin6 Advisory Board
The Board «==°ill consider an appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisor Board (AHAB}.
(2) *A~wnal Shelter Operations Task Force
The Board will consider appointments to the Animal Shelter Operations Task Force.
(3) Commission for the Environment
The Board will consider making an appointment to the Commission for the Environment (CFE).
(4) ~`'isitors Bureau of Chapel HilUOiange County
The Board will consider one reappointment and one new appointment to the Visitors Bureau of
Chapel/Orange County (ti isitors Bureau).
(57 Chapel Hill Planning Board
The Board will consider one reappointment and one ne~v appointment or continuation of term on the
Chapel Hill Planning Board.
(~ Homestead and High School Roads Safety Task Force
The Board will consider appointments to the Homestead and High School Roads Safety Task Force.
Adjournment
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