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Orange County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda
Regular NIeetuig
Wednesday, October 1, 2003
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 Comrtaissionersplwiges to the citizens of Orange Count} its t-espect. 77~e Boarcl casks its citizens to
conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous rrranner; 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 the r~reeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed
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 Pri~ited 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. Cowity Manager's Report (8:00-8:05}
5. Resolutions or Proclamations (8:05-8:25)
a. National Disability A~~~areness Emulo~~nent Month Proclamation
The Board will consider approving a proclamation designating October as "National Disability Awareness
Employment Month", and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf ofthe Board.
b. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
The Board will consider a proclamation designating the Ivlonth of October as "Domestic Violence
Awareness Month", and authorize the Chair to sign of behalf of the Board.
c. Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners Regarding Courtesy Review of Hillsborough
Project Known as Villages at Meadow~~iew
The Board will consider a resolution regarding transportation issues related to the Villages at 1Vleadowview.
6. Special Presentations
Public Hearings {8:25-8:45)
a. Second Readin6 -Ordinance Grantin6 Franchise to Tune «~'arner Entertainment/Advance-
Ne~vhouse Partnership, to thvn, Operate and 117aintain Cable System in Unincorporated Orange
Comity
The Board will consider a public hearing and approving upon second reading of a cable franchise renewal
ordinance (agreement) with Time t~'arner Entertainment,lAdvance-Newhouse Partnership, as recommended
by the Grange County Cable Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Triangle J Cable Consortium
consultant collaborative and establish a special technical consulting committee to review and provide
recommendations to the Board on a video production plan to equip both meeting rooms -Hillsborough and
Chapel Hill -for live public telecasts.
b. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
The Board will consider a public hearing for written and oral comments on the Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant and approve the Sheriff's recommendation to designate the Community Watch Advisory Board
to advise the Sheriff on the use of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds; and accept the Local Law
Enforcement Grant of $9,953.
c. Oran6e Comity Housvi6 Rehabilitation Program
The Board will consider receiving citizen comments concerning the proposed FY 2004 Housing
Rehabilitation Program Application and approve a resolution authorizing the submission of formal
application document on or about Gctober 24, 2003 and authorize the Chair to sign the application document
on behalf of the Board.
$. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda (8:45-8:55)
a. Mviutes
The Board will consider correcting and~`or approving the minutes as submitted by the Clerk to the Board for
the June 17, 2003 Regular Meeting and the June 19, 2003 Budget Work Session.
b. Appointments -None
c. Property Value Changes
The Board «-ill consider approving value changes made in property values after the 2003 Board of
Equalization and Review has adjourned, with the attached changes.
d. Employee Health Insurance Renewal for 2004
The Board «~•ill consider rene«~al of employee health insurance plans through the North Carolina Association
of County Conunissioners (NCACC) Health Insurance Trust and CIGNA effective January 1, 2004; and
adopt the attached health insurance rates for coverage effective January 1, 2004 including continuing the
dependent subsidy at 52 percent.
e. Employee Dental Insurance for 2004
The Board will consider continuation of the County's dental insurance rates for 2004 with no increase and to
authorize renewal with Delta Dental as the County's dental insurance plan administrator effective January 1,
2004.
f. Classification Plan Amendment -Deputy Register of Deeds Leadworker
The Board will consider amending the Grange County Classification and Pay Plan by adding the new class
of Deputy Register of Deeds Leadworker at Salary Grade 12 to recognize duties assumed by an existing
position. The salary range for Grade 12 is $28,367 - $45,349.
g. C"rinwial Justice Partnership Program Grant Acceptance
The Board will consider receiving Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) implementation grant funds
totaling $165,221 from the NC Department of Correction, and authorize chair to sign continent upon staff
revie«~.
h. C"riminal Justice Partnership Program 2003-2004 Contracts
The Board «Till consider approving service delivery contracts for the Criminal Justice Partnership Program
(CJPP} and authorize the chair to sign contingent upon staff review-.
i. Agreement Reney~~al Between [TNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior Wellness Program
The Board will consider an agreement renewal to receive $50,000 from the University of North Carolina
(UNC) Hospitals for its co-sponsorship of the Department on Aging's Senior t?Vellness Program from July 1,
2003 through June 30, 2004 and authorize the Chair to sign.
j. C:'ontinuation Agreement with the Town of Chanel Hill for Senior Recreation SeriRCes
The Board «Till consider approving a continuation Agreement with the To«-~n of Chapel Hill to provide
funding in the amount of $46,697 for senior recreation programs on behalf of the Town's Parks and
Recreation Depatment; and authorize the Chair to sign.
k. Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan Amendments to C"orrespond with the Town of Chapel Hill's
C:'omprehensive Plan
The Board will consider adoption of the following amendments to the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan
resulting from the Chapel Hill Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Town in May 2000.
1. Changing the designation of the Greene Tract from "Landfill Pending Further Study" to
`Housing/Recreation/Open Space/County Use
2. Changing the designation of land south of Eubanks Road from "Open Space" to "Low
Residential."
3. Changing the designation of land north of Eubanks Road, between the existing landfill and
Hillhouse Road, from "I~~Iixed Use, Office Emphasis" to "Open Space."
4. Changing the designation of parcels between Ivlillhouse Road and Interstate 40 from "Mixed Use,
Office Emphasis" to "Rural Residential."
5. Changing the designation of the parcel northwest of the Greene Tract and southeast of the
existing landfill (parcel known as the "Neville Tract") from "Open Space" to "Non-landfill
County use."
1. Land Use Plan Amendment to Incorporate Water and Sewer Management, Planrwig and
Bowulary Agreement and NIap
The Board will consider adoption of a proposed amendment to the Land Use Element of the Orange County
Comprehensive Plan to incorporate the u~'ater and Sewer Management, Planning and Boundary Agreement
and N1ap.
m. Budget Amendment #3
The Board will consider approving budget ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2003-04.
n. 2003-04 School Capital Proiect Approvals
The Board will consider approving Level 1 capital project ordinances for Chapel Hill Cariboro City Schools
(CHCCS) and Orange County Schools (OCS).
o. ~'Vhitted Human Services Center Renovation -Progress Report and Request for Authorization for
Additional Debt Funding to Complete the Proiect
The Board twill discuss the status of the Whiffed Human Services Center (WHSC) renovation project and to
consider authorization for additional $475,000 debt funding to complete the project; and to direct staff to
include this amount in the updated five year plan for the issuance of County bonds and alternative financing,
to be presented during the October 27, 2003 Capital investment Plan work session; and Authorize the
Manger or his designee to contract with vendors for the referenced renovation work {painting, flooring, etc.)
when that work exceeds the $20, 000 threshold for Board approval, except that amounts exceeding $50,000
would need Board approval.
p. Percent for Art for Southern Commmuty Park and Homestead Aquatics Center
The Board will confirm Orange County's plans to designate 1% of funds allocated for Southern Community
Park and the Homestead Aquatics Center for public art and also authorize the Orange County Arts
Commission to work collaborativelywrth the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commissions on the public art aspects
of these two projects funded jointly by Orange County and the Town of Chapel Hill.
q. Change in BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule
The Board will consider three changes in the County Commissioners' regular meeting calendar for the year
2003.
i•. Revision to HUD Cooperative Agreement for Federal Fiscal Year 2004
The Board will consider ratifying a revision of the Cooperative Agreement Between Orange County and the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Partnership Initiative Funds
for Federal Fiscal Year 2004 and signature of the Chair on the agreement.
9. Items for Decision--Regular Agenda
a. Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations Regarding Street Access for A~Iajor Subdivisions (8:55-
9:10}
The Board will consider a proposed amendment to the Orange County Subdivision Regulations, Section IV-
B-3-b.
b. Amendments to Open Space Standards for Flexible Development Subdivisions (9:10-9:25)
The Board will close the public hearing and consider proposed amendments to the Open Space Standards in
subdivisions following the Flexible Development option.
c. Buckhorn EDD -Proposed Amendments to Permitted Use Table (9:25-9:40}
The Board will consider correction of a text error in the EDD Design Manual and to Consider adoption of
proposed amendments to the Permitted Use Table for the I-85~`Buckhorn Road Economic Development
District (Buckhorn EDD).
d. Mill Creek II Subdivision (Section Two) -Preliminary Plan (9:40-10:00}
The Board will consider the Preliminary Plan for Mill Creek II Subdivision (Section Two).
e. A Resolution Initiating the Project to Expand the 1997 Efland Sewer Bond Area System and to
Extend Water and Sewer Utilities to Serve the Bucklioi~i EDD Area and Community (10:00-10:20}
The Board «-ill consider a resolution authorizing staff to: officially begin the RFP process for expanding the
remaining part of the 1997 Efland Sewer Bond and Buckhorn Economic Development District (EDD) utility
systems, and begin the negotiation process with the City of Mebane to become the water & se«~er system
utility for the Buckhorn EDD.
10. Reports
11. Closed Session (10:20- )
a. "To discuss the County's position and to instruct the Comity Manager and Comity Attorney on the
negotiating position regarding the terms of a contract to purchase real property," NCGS & 143-
318.11(x)(5}.
12. Adjournment
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