Orange County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
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Regular
Meeting Note: Background Material on all abstracts available in the Clerk's Office COMPLIANCE WITH THE "AMERICANS
WITH DISABILITIES ACT" - Interpreter services and/or
special sound equipment are available with prior notice. If you need this assistance, call
the County Clerk's office at 732-8181, ext. 2130. If you are disabled and need
assistance, contact the ADA Coordinator at extension 2300 or TDD#
644-3045. 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 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.
All electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, and computers should
please be turned off or set to silent/vibrate. 2.
Public Comments (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 4.
County Manager's Report 5.
Items for Decision--Consent Agenda a.
Minutes - None b.
Appointments - None 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. The Board will consider adoption of a resolution to release property values related to five (5) requests for property tax release in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381. The Board will consider approving a value change made in property value after the 2005 Board of Equalization and Review has adjourned. f.
Accept COPS Interoperable Communication
Technology Grant Program Award The Board will consider accepting a regional grant award in the amount of $1,014,870 from the United States Department of Justice, and to commit matching funds in the amount of $338,290 for the purchase of interoperable communications console equipment for the 9-1-1 Center and for portable 800MHz radios and approve the Contract with the City of Durham, pending final review by staff and the County Attorney, and authorize the Manager to sign and authorize the staff to administer paperwork and project reports as required by the grant guidelines. The Board will consider authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to submit a grant application to the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation for the purpose of implementing an emergency telephone notification system and approve the allocation of matching funds and authorize the Manager to sign. h.
Additional Funds for Public Health
Preparedness The Board will consider accepting additional funds for public health preparedness and authorize their expenditure for equipment. i.
Contract with Orange County Speedway -
Emergency Medical Support Services The Board will consider approving a contract with Orange County Raceway (OCR), Inc. to provide EMS coverage at events and races at the Orange County Speedway during 2006 and authorize the Chair to sign subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney. The Board will consider approving budget and grant project ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2005-06. k.
Petition for Addition of Subdivision
Roads to the State Maintained System The Board will consider a petition to add subdivision roads in Creek Wood subdivision to the State Maintained Secondary Road System. l.
Disposal of Surplus County Property The Board will consider confirming the sale of
property on Graham Street, Chapel Hill to Toben Properties, LLC and
authorize the Attorney and Manager or his designees to complete all steps
necessary to close the sale at the appropriate tine; and authorize the
Chair and the Clerk to the Board to execute the non-warranty deed. m. Change in the BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule The Board will consider two changes in the meeting
schedule. The Board will consider hosting a summit for the
preservation and protection of the Eno River. 6.
Resolutions or Proclamations The Board will
consider a resolution recognizing Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass and the Orange
County Sheriff's Department for implementing significant improvements in
County law enforcement services without increasing costs to County
taxpayers and authorize the Chair to sign.
b.
Resolution
to Recognize Bob Hall The Board will
consider a resolution recognizing Bob Hall for his volunteer work in
Orange County and his active
role in campaign finance reform across the State of North Carolina. c.
Severe
Weather Awareness Week The Board will
consider designating the week of March 13th through 17th,
2006 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Orange County. 7.
Special Presentations The Board will
receive public comment on the Board's plan to pursue Proposal 5 along
with related items for a November 2006 referendum on district elections
for the Board of County Commissioners; to provide the Board with an
opportunity to consider the content of a Resolution calling for the
referendum; and to give the Board the opportunity to provide comments,
question and any further direction to staff.
The Board will receive information that is also being
presented to the governing boards of Chapel Hill and Carrboro relative the
relationship between increased development density in Chapel Hill and
Carrboro and OWASA water and sewer capacity and direct staff to provide
any additional information as the Board desires. 8.
Public Hearings a.
Proposed
2005-2006 Secondary Road Construction Program The Board will
discuss and receive comment on North Carolina Department of
Transportation's Proposed 2005/2006 Secondary Roads Construction Program
for Orange County. b.
Public Hearing and Resolutions for
Alternative Financing for School and County Capital Projects The Board will conduct a public hearing on the County's planned debt issuance using alternative financing, and to adopt the related "Findings Resolution" and the resolution approving the financing documents. Associated Documentation for Item 8b -
Trust Agreement 9.
Items for Decision--Regular Agenda a.
Master
Plan Process - New Hope Park at Blackwood Farm The Board will
consider a process for the creation of a master plan for the New Hope Park
at Blackwood Farm property and authorize the recruitment of citizens and
members to serve on the proposed committee.
b.
Proposed
Memorandum of Understanding - Haw River Trail Corridor The Board will
consider entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the State
of North Carolina (Division of Environment and Natural Resources) (NCDENR)
and other local governments regarding planning for a Haw River Trail
Corridor and authorize staff from ERCD and Recreation and Parks to
participate in the subsequent discussions and planning efforts.
The Board will consider approval of an agreement to
acquire a 22.37-acre portion of the Penny property located in Orange
County from the Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) for an addition to the
planned New Hope Preserve and instruct the County Attorney and staffs from
ERCD and Finance to schedule and complete a closing on the property
expected to occur on or before April 30, 2006. The Board will
consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement for implementation of the
Stormwater Program for the Town of Hillsborough by Planning &
Inspections' Erosion Control Division.
10.
Reports a.
Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan The Board will receive a report on the draft
Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan. b.
Buckhorn Road EDD/Communnity Water/Sewer
Project - Project Completion/Timing Issues
The Board will receive an update on the utility
project that will provide water and sewer service to the Gravelly Hill
Middle School.
11.
Closed Session 12.
Adjournment
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