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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 3, 2002
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, September 3, 2002
7:30 p.m.
Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Rd.
Chapel Hill, N.C. 27514
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ESTIMATED TIMES LISTED AFTER EACH ITEM -these are approximate times. Citizens are encouraged to be at
the meeting at the starting time. The Board usually considers items in the order listed and proceeds at a steady
pace. As a courtesy to others, speakers are asked to limit their comments to three minutes.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON AGENDA ITEMS - is available in the Clerk's office and complete copies of
agenda material are located at the Orange County Library in Hillsborough and the Chapel Hill Library in Chapel Hill.
1. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (7:30-7:35)
PUBLIC CHARGE
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 will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is
observed.
2. CITIZEN &AUDIENCE COMMENTS (7:35-7:45)
a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters will be considered as the Board addresses the items on
the agenda below.)
3. BOARD COMMENTS (7:45-8:00)
4. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT (8:00-8:05)
5. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS (8:05-8:15)
a. Proclamation Celebrating 250th Anniversary of Orange County
The Board will consider a proclamation officially designating the year beginning September 9, 2002 as a
year of celebration of Orange County's 250th Anniversary.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (8:15-8:40)
a. Update on Mental Health Reform Plannina Process
The Board will receive an update on the status of the state-mandated planning process for mental health
reform, and receive advice concerning key choices ahead.
b. Community Development Block Grant Award — IDA Proaram
The Board will consider authorizing the execution of a grant agreement, funding approval form, signatory
form, certification cards and a resolution for the FY 2001 Community Development Block Grant award, and consider
adoption of a grant project ordinance for the award.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA (8:40-8:50)
a. Minutes
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The Board will consider approval and/or correction of minutes from the following meetings: March 18, 2002
work session, May 21, 2002 regular meeting, May 23, 2002 budget presentation/work session, May 28, 2002 quarterly
public hearing, May 30, 2002 budget public hearing, June 4, 2002 regular meeting, June 6, 2002 budget public hearing,
June 11, 2002 budget work session, June 17, 2002 budget work session, and, June 18, 2002 regular meeting.
b. Commission for Women— Four Appointments
The Board will consider four appointments to the Commission for Women.
C. Budaet Amendment#2
The Board will consider a budget ordinance amendment for the County's 250th anniversary celebration
and capital project ordinances for the Register of Deeds office's Automation Enhancement and Preservation Fund and
Optical Imaging Records System capital project.
d. Collection of Solid Waste Fees. Fines and Penalties
The Board will consider approving a resolution authorizing the Solid Waste Management Department to
collect solid waste fees, fines and penalties, and to perform other enforcement activities provided for in Orange County
laws and ordinances.
e. Agreement with UNC Hospitalsfor Healthy Carolinians Coordinator Funds
The Board will consider approving an agreement between the Health Department and UNC Hospitals for
funds to support the Healthy Carolinians Coordinator.
f. Extension of EMS Transportation Contract with Orange EMS and Rescue Squad
The Board will consider renewing a contract with Orange EMS and Rescue Squad, Inc. to provide
transportation for EMS through December 31, 2002.
e Contract with People's Channel for BOCC Meetings
The Board will consider renewing a contract with the People's Channel to telecast Board of County
Commissioners meetings for FY 2002-2003.
h. Topographic Survey of McGowan Creek Preserve
The Board will consider awarding a contract with Landmark Surveying, Inc., in the estimated amount of
$60,000, for a topographic survey of a portion of the McGowan Creek Preserve property.
I. Topographic Survey of Chapel Hill Township Park and Educational Campus
The Board will consider awarding a contract to Mary E. Ayers, PLS, in the estimated amount of$37,100,
for a topographic survey of the property planned for the Chapel Hill Township Park and Educational Campus.
I. Bid Award: Landfill Compactor for Orange County Landfill
The Board will consider awarding a bid for a landfill compactor for the Orange County landfill to Road
Machinery, Inc. of Statesville, in the amount of$317,000.
k. Amendment to HUD Cooperative Agreement for IFFY 2002
The Board will consider approving an amendment to the cooperative agreement between Orange County
and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Partnership Initiative FY 2002.
9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
a. Scope and Timeline for Sale of 2001 Bonds and Alternative Financing (8:50-9:05)
The Board will review, consider amending as needed and approving staff plans to pursue the first sale of
voter approved 2001 general obligation bonds for the first installment of planned alternative capital financing.
b. Master Telecommunications Plan (MTP) (Wireless Facilities) (9:05-9:25)
The Board will receive a report and discuss the creation of a master telecommunications plan (MTP)
(wireless element).
b_2 Report and Action on Growth Controls in Large Residential Projects (9:25-9:40)
The Board will receive a report on elements associated with the implementation of growth controls in large
residential projects, and consider providing direction to the County Attorney and Planning Director to prepare a special
use process outline for major subdivisions.
C. Alcoholic Beverage Control Board —Two Appointments (9:40-9:45)
The Board will consider two appointments to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
d. Durham Tech Satellite Campus Advisory Committee for Programming Needs Assessment
(ACPNA)— Nine Appointments (9:45-9:50)
The Board will consider nine appointments to the Durham Tech Satellite Campus Advisory Committee for
Programming Needs Assessment.
e. Economic Development Commission —Three Reappointments and One New Appointment (9:50-
9:55)
The Board will consider three reappointments and one new appointment to the Economic Development
Commission.
f. Jury Commission —One Appointment (9:55-10:00)
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The Board will consider one appointment to the Jury Commission.
g Little River Park Advisory Committee—Two Reappointments and One New Appointment (10:00-
10:05)
The Board will consider two reappointments and one new appointment to the Little River Park Advisory
Committee.
h. Solid Waste Advisory Board —One Appointment (10:05-10:10)
The Board will consider one appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Board.
L Human Services Advisory Commission —Two Appointments(10:10-10:15)
The Board will consider two appointments to the Human Services Advisory Commission.
10. REPORTS
11. APPOINTMENTS
12. MINUTES
13. CLOSED SESSION (10:15)
To consult with the County Attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the County
Attorney and the Board concerning two matters, one of which is Orange County v. the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission," NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(3)
14. ADJOURNMENT
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