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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
7:30 p.m.
F. Gordon Battle Courtroom
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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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 Count} 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 will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed All
electronic devices such as cellphones, pagery, and computers should please be turned q# 'or set to silent;`vibrate.
2. Public Comments (7:35 - 7:45)
(We 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 below.)
3. Board Comments (7:45 - 8:00)
4. County Manager's Report (8:00 - 8:05)
5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda (8:05 - 8:20)
a. Minutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes for the June 9 and 14, 2005 Budget Work
Sessions as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments
(1) Affordable Housing Advisory Board - One Reappointment
The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
(2) Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Commission
The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation
Commission.
c. Classification Plan Amendment - Add Class of Licensed Practical Nurse
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The Board will consider amending the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan by establishing a new
class of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Salary Grade 12 (Salary Grade 12 has a hiring range of $28,935 -
$37,596).
d. Budget Amendment 41
The Board will consider approving budget ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2005-06.
e. Property Tax Refund Request
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to one (1) request for property tax refund in
accordance with N. C. General Statute 105-381.
f. Endorsement for Trading Path. Association National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The Board will consider sending a letter of support for the Trading Path Association's grant application to
the National Endowment for the Humanities, and to receive the Historic Preservation Commission's letter of
support as well.
g. Resolution Confirming Appointment of Orange Person Chatham (OPQ Area Director
The Board will consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of the next OPC Area Director
and authorize the Chair to sign.
h. Resolution Authorizing the Orange Person Chatham (OPO Area Authority to Purcliase Real
Property
The Board will consider a resolution that allows the OPC Area Authority to exercise its option and acquire
and hold title to real property currently under lease and authorize the Chair to sign.
i. Forest Service Contract for Fiscal Year 2005-06
The Board will consider approving the annual agreement between Orange County and the North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for protection, development, reforestation,
management, and improvement of forestlands located in the County, subject to final review by staff and the
County Attorney, and authorize the Chair to sign the agreement.
j. Bid Award: Construction of Reevcling Center at Hampton Pointe
The Board will consider awarding a bid to Mainline Contracting, Inc of Durham, North Carolina for a total
of $115,500 to construct a recycling center at The Home Depot at the Hampton Pointe shopping center in
Hillsborough, and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paperwork.
k. Bid Award: Picnic Shelter at Efland Cheeks Community Center
The Board will consider awarding a bid to Patriot Builders of Hillsborough, North Carolina to furnish and
install an Enwood 20' x 28' wired picnic shelter, and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the
necessary paperwork.
1. Bid Award: Landfill Compactor for Orange County Landfill
The Board will consider awarding a bid for a Landfill Compactor for the Orange County Regional Landfill
to Road Machinery Inc. of Statesville, North Carolina, and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the
necessary paperwork, and authorize the Finance Director to obtain appropriate financing and execute all
associated papery,-,ork.
m. Approval of Social Services Request to Utilize Funds Appropriated for Day Care
The Board will consider a request to release appropriated day care funds in the amount of $50,000 to Social
Services so that the Department can provide subsidy to additional families on the day care waiting list under
policies developed by the Social Services Board.
n. Contribution to Ronald Aycock Scholarship Fund
The Board will consider ratifying plans to appropriate $1,000 as a contribution to the Ronald Aycock
Scholarship Fund.
o. Classification Plan Amendment - Add Class of EMS Operations Manager
The Board will consider amending the Classification and Pay Plan to add the new class of EMS (Emergency
Medical Services) Operations Manager at Salary Grade 20. Salary Grade 20 has a hiring range of $42,954 -
$55,811.
p. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Awards
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The Board will consider awarding one contract for the County CDBG Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation
Program and two housing rehabilitation contracts for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program
administered by the County for the Town of Chapel Hill.
6. Resolutions or Proclamations (8:20 - 8:55)
a. Resolution for Purchase of Conservation Easement - Dr. Charles Keith
The Board will consider a resolution approving the purchase of a conservation easement for land owned by
Dr. Charles Keith to protect natural area and open space associated with Pickard's Mountain and Morgan
Creek (Bingham Township) and authorize the Chair and the Clerk to sign the conservation easement
agreement, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.
b. National Preparedness Month in Orange County
The Board will consider designating the month of September 2005 as National Preparedness Month in
Orange County, and encourage residents to engage in sound emergency preparedness practices.
c. Resolution Providing Comments to the Transportation Advisory Committee of the Durham-
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization Reeardina the Reeional Priority List
for 2007-2013 Transportation Improvement Program
The Board will consider endorsing comments to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) of the
Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) regarding the draft
regional priority list for the 2007-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
7. Special Presentations
8. Public Hearings
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Bid AAvard: Southern Orange Senior Center (8:55 - 9:10)
The Board will consider awarding a bid in the amount of $5,110,773 to Resolute Construction Company,
Chapel Hill, NC for the construction of the Southern Orange Senior Center; and direct the budget staff to
update the Debt Issuance Schedule to distribute available funding between the two senior center projects and
present the information as part of the September 13, 2005 work session regarding capital projects; and
authorize the Chair to sign, subject to staff and attorney review.
b. Land Acquisition and Project Development: Animal Shelter (9:10 - 9:25)
The Board will consider approving a contract for the purchase of a 5.5 acre parcel on Eubanks Road, Chapel
Hill for $167,000 to be used as the future site of the Orange County Animal Shelter; and to authorize staffto
move forward with a process to select a project architect; and approve the use of 2/3 net debt reduction
bonds as the funding source; and authorize the Chair, County Attorney, Clerk, and staff as appropriate to
sign documents that may be necessary to close on the sale.
c. Agreement Between Health Department and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools for Behavioral
Counseling Services (9:25 - 9:35)
The Board will consider approving a one-time agreement to provide behavioral health counseling services to
Chapel Hill-Catrboro City Schools (CHCCS), for this year only, subject to final review by staff and the
County Attorney, and authorize the Chair to sign.
d. Report on Cable Television Franchise Ordinance Negotiations (9:35 - 9:50)
The Board will receive a report on the outcome of facilitated negotiations with Time Warner Cable (TWC)
for renewal of the cable television franchise in unincorporated Orange County and provide feedback and
direction to the Cable Advisory Committee and staff.
e. Appointments (9:50 - 10:00)
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(1) Arts Commission - New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Arts Commission.
(2) Advisory Board on Aging - Two New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging.
(3) Economic Development Commission (EDC) - One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one appointment to the Economic Development Commission.
(4) Historic Preservation Commission - One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.
(5) Recreation mid Parks Advisory Council (RPAC) - New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
(6) Transfer of Development Rights Taskforce - New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Transfer of Development Rights Taskforce.
(7) CaiTboro NTA Advisory Board - One New Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Carrboro NTA Advisory Board.
(8) Orange County Planning Board - Two New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Orange County Planning Board.
10. Repoi-ts (10:00 - 10:25)
a. Update on Planned Acquisition of Triangle SportsPlex Property
The Board will review progress related to several aspects of the planned acquisition of the Triangle
SportsPlex property; and provide feedback to the Manager, Attorney, and staff; and approve an extension to
the due diligence period to October 5, 2005 and a related amendment to the existing purchase agreement,
subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney.
b. Update on Oianee County Schools Facility Use
The Board will receive an update related to County and public use of Orange County Schools facilities.
11. Closed Session
12. Adjournment
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