COMPLIANCE WITH THE "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT" - Interpreter services and/or special sound equipment are available on request.  Call the County Clerk’s Office at 732-8181, extension 2130.  If you are disabled and need assistance with reasonable accommodations, contact the ADA Coordinator in the County Manager’s Office at 732-8181, 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 7:30. 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. The Complete agenda packet is posted online at http://www.co.orange.nc.us . 

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.

1.       ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA (7:30-7:35)

2.       Citizen and Audience Comments (7:35-7:45)

a. Matters not on the Printed Agenda
b. Matters on the Printed Agenda

3.        Board Comments (7:45-7:55)

4.        County Manager’s Report (7:55-8:00)

5.        Resolutions/Proclamations (8:00-8:10)

a. Tax Collector’s Annual Settlement
The Board will receive the tax collector’s annual settlement on current and delinquent taxes and approve the accounting thereof.
b. Introduction of Bond Orders and Public Hearing Resolution
The Board will introduce the Bond Orders and consider adoption of a Resolution setting forth the public hearing date and the filing of the Sworn Statement of Debt as required by the Local Governmment Bond Act for the November 6, 2001 Bond Referendum.

6.        Special Presentations (8:10-8:15)

a. Resolution of Appreciation for Joan Terry, Retired Orange County Clerk of Court
The Board will consider a resolution honoring Joan Terry, Orange County Clerk of Court, Retired.

7.        Public Hearings

8.        Items for Decision--Consent Agenda (8:15-8:25)

a. Appointments
The Board will consider appointments to the Workforce Development Board.
b. Change in Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Schedule
The Board will consider two changes in the County Commissioners’ regular meeting calendar for year 2001.
c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to five requests for property tax refunds.
d. Supplemental Bond Resolution
The Board will consider adoption of a supplemental resolution related to the recent sale of refunding bonds authorized by the Board of Commissioners on June 25, 2001.
e. Extension of Time-Limited Senior Public Health Educator Position
The Board will consider extending the time-limited status for a Senior Public Health Educator position in the Health Department through June 30, 2002.  The position presently is filled.
f. Jail Inspection Report
The Board will receive the jail inspection report for July 19, 2001, from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. 
g. Amendment to Household Hazardous Waste Contract
The Board will consider amending the existing contract with Safety-Kleen (TS), Inc. to extend the provision of household hazardous waste collection services through November 30, 2001.
h. Contract with Triangle J Council of Governments for Household Hazardous Waste Support Services
The Board will consider the renewal of the existing contract with Triangle J Council of Governments (TJCOG) through June 30, 2002 for the provision of household hazardous waste (HHW) support services.
i. Signature Authority for Hurricane Floyd Grant Program Implementation
The Board will consider a resolution authorizing staff to sign documents and financial instruments related to the grant agreement with the State of North Carolina for the potential acquisition or repair of Hurricane Floyd-damaged homes, and associated grant programs.
j. Continuation Agreement Between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior Wellness Program.
The Board will consider the continuation of the Agreement between UNC Hospitals and Orange County for the Senior Wellness Program. The purpose of this Agreement is to receive $47,910 from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals for their co-sponsorship of the Department on Aging’s Senior Wellness Program from July 30, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
k. Request for Change in Register of Deeds Hours of Operation
The Board will consider a request from the Register of Deeds to approve a change in hours of operation of the Orange County Register of Deeds.
l. HOME Program – Community Revitalization Loan Fund
The Board will consider approval of a Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC, Inc. for HOME funding available under the Community Revitalization Loan Fund.
m. Community Development Block Grant Award – Housing Rehabilitation Program
The Board will consider approving the execution of the Grant Agreement; Funding Approval Form; Signatory Form and Certification cards; and Resolution for the FY 2001 Community Development Block Grant Award and adopting a Grant Project Ordinance for the award.
n. Local Travel Expense Reimbursement
The Board will consider amending Policy #430, “Procedure for Local Travel Expense Reimbursement,” to reflect the increase in local travel allowance.

9.        Items for Decision--Regular Agenda

a. Proposed:  An Ordinance Prohibiting the Display of Wild and Exotic Animals Within the Unincorporated Areas of Orange County (8:25-8:35)
The Board will consider adopting the proposed ordinance prohibiting the display of wild and exotic animals within the unincorporated areas of Orange County.
b. Proposed Amendment to An Ordinance Prohibiting the Keeping of Wild Animals Dangerous to Persons and Property Within Unincorporated Areas of Orange County (8:35-8:45)
The Board will consider adopting the proposed amendments to the ordinance prohibiting the keeping of wild animals dangerous to persons and property within the unincorporated areas of Orange County. 
c. Recommendations from Little River Park Advisory Committee Interim Report (8:45-9:05)
The Board will consider the intermin report of an advisory committee charged with determining the appropriate uses for the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area.
d. Lease Approval for Central Orange Senior Center Location (9:05-9:20)
The Board will consider approving a lease with Horton Enterprises LLC for a 4,000 square foot suite within the Meadowlands complex (515 Meadowlands Drive) on Highway 70A, Hillsborough, in which to establish the Central Orange Senior Center.
e. Outstanding Budget and Capital Planning/Funding Issues Discussion (9:20-10:00)
The Board will review outstanding budgetary and capital planning and funding issues for the County and both school systems and decide appropriate work session dates to discuss and finalize the issues.

10.        Reports

11.        Appointments

12.        Minutes

13.        Closed Session (10:00- )

a. Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(3) "to consult with an attorney retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board."
Williams vs Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Carolina vs Orange County.

14.        Adjournment