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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 1, 2002
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 1, 2002
7:30 p.m.
F. Gordon Battle Courtroom
106 E. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, N.C. 27278
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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
T. 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 (8:05-8:30)
a. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
The Board will consider a proclamation designating October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
b. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
The Board will consider a proclamation designating October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
C. National Disability Awareness Employment Month Proclamation
The Board will consider a proclamation designating October as National Disability Awareness
Employment Month.
d. Resolution Establishing BOCC Intent to Form Tri-County Public Entity to Serve as Local
Management Entity for Mental Health
The Board will consider adoption of a resolution of intent to form a three-county public entity to serve
as the local management entity for providing mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services
in Orange, Person and Chatham counties.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA (8:30-8:40)
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a. Minutes
The Board will consider approval and/or correction of minutes from the following meetings: May 23,
2002 budget presentation/work session, May 28, 2002 quarterly public hearing, June 4, 2002 regular meeting,
June 11, 2002 budget work session, June 17, 2002 budget work session, and, June 18, 2002 regular meeting.
b. Economic Development Commission—Three Reappointments
The Board will consider three reappointments to the Economic Development Commission.
C. Property Tax Refunds
The Board will consider four requests for property tax refunds.
d. Property Value Changes
The Board will consider approving value changes made in property values after the 2002 Board of
Equalization and review adjourned.
e. Late Applications for Property Homestead Exemption
The Board will consider two late requests for granting homestead exemptions for the 2002 tax year.
f. Change in BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule
The Board will consider changing its regular meeting schedule to add a forum on mental health reform
issues on Tuesday, October 8, 7 p.m., at the Southern Human Services Center in Chapel Hill.
a Employee Dental Insurance for 2003
The Board will consider confirming the County's dental insurance rates for 2003 with no increase in
rates paid by employees, and to authorize a renewal with Delta Dental as the County's dental insurance plan
administrator effective Jan. 1, 2003.
h. Proposed Environmental Summit and Conservation Award
The Board will consider a proposal by the Commission for the Environment to hold an environmental
summit in March of alternating years to bring together members of environmental organizations and present the
State of the Environment report and a proposed new Orange County Conservation award.
L Agreements Renewal Between Health Department.the UNC School of Dentistry and UNC
Hospitals
The Board will consider renewing an agreement with the UNC School of Dentistry and UNC Hospotals
for dental resident service at a cost of$44,333 for fiscal year 2002-2003.
L Agreement with Certified Nurses Aide Providers for Adult Day Health Program and the
Department on Aging
The Board will consider agreements with certified nurse aide providers to support operations of the
new Central Orange Day Health Care Program at a total program cost of$$145,918, with the County providing
$40,000 of that cost.
k. Reimbursement to Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools for County's Share of Construction Costs
of Smith Middle School Playing Fields (9:45-10:00)
The Board will consider approval of a reimbursement in the amount of$114,058 to the Chapel Hill-
Carrboro City Schools for the County's share of construction costs of Smith Middle School playing fields.
I. Lease Approval: Temporary Location for Health Clinic During Whitted Building Renovation
The Board will consider a lease of a modular unit from GE Capital in which to relocate the Hillsborough
health clinic and some Health Department staff during HVAC replacement at the Witted Building. The lease would
be six months at a total cost of$38,000, including $1,200 per month plus setup costs.
M. Lease Approval: Temporary Location for Dental Clinic During Whiffed Building Renovation
The Board will consider a lease of approximately 3,600 square feet of office space on St. Mary's Road
in which to relocate the Hillsborough dental clinic and some Health Department staff during HVAC replacement at
the Whitted Building. The lease would be for seven months at a cost of$25,200.
n. Bid Award: Road Tractor for Landfill Operations
The Board will consider awarding a bid to Piedmont Truck Center of Greensboro for a road tractor for
use in landfill operations, at a delivered cost of$77,950.
9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
a. Review and Consideration of the Southern Park Conceptual Plan Committee Report (8:40-9:00)
The Board will review and consider the report of the Southern Park Conceptual Plan Committee.
b. Economic Development Commission—One Appointment (9:00-9:05)
The Board will consider one appointment to the Economic Development Commission.
C. Jury Commission —One Appointment (9:05-9:10)
The Board will consider one appointment to the Jury Commission
d. Orange County Planning Board—One Appointment (9:10-9:15)
The Board will consider one appointment to the Orange County Planning Board.
e. Human Relations Commission—One Appointment (9:15-9:20)
The Board will consider one appointment to the Human Relations Commission.
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10. REPORTS
a. Review Work in Progress and Authorize Negotiation of an Agreement to Secure an External
Evaluation of the Orange County Animal Shelter(9:20-10:00)
The Board will receive information on actions underway to address operational concerns at the Orange
County animal shelter, consider entering to an agreement with a national humane organization consultation arm to
conduct a comprehensive assessment, and provide feedback and direction from the Board on issues they it may
wish examined through the evaluation process.
11. APPOINTMENTS
12. MINUTES
13. CLOSED SESSION (10:00)
"To discuss the County's position and to instruct the County Manager and County Attorney on the negotiating
position regarding terms of a contract to purchase real property" NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(5).
"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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