The Board of County Commissioners meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Southern Human Services Center on Homestead Road. Here’s the agenda:
1. Additions or Changes to the Agenda
2. Public Comments
3. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations
a. Orange County Arts Grant Recipients
The Board will present checks to local artists and arts organizations receiving Orange County Arts Grants.
b. Consideration of the DRAFT Social Justice Goal
The Board will receive the Orange County Human Relations Commissioner’s recommendations regarding a proposed Orange County Social Justice Goal.
4. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes for September 19, 20 and 28, 2007 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board.
b. Appointments – None
c. Applications for Property Tax Exemption
The Board will consider six (6) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for the 2007 tax year.Â
The Board will consider adoption of a resolution to release property values related to ten (10) requests for property tax release in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381.
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to three (3) requests for property tax refund in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381.
f. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds
The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 42 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
The Board will consider amending the agreement for services related to the Regional Value Added Shared Use Processing Center Feasibility Study to establish a new completion date of November 30, 2007 and authorize the Chair to sign.
h. First Baptist and Manley Estates Senior Housing Funding Request
The Board will consider approving funding up to $85,000 for the expansion of the parking lot serving the First Baptist and Manley Estates Senior Apartment Complex in Chapel Hill with staff recommended requirements
i. Fiscal Year 2007-08 Budget Amendment #3
The Board will consider approving budget, grant and capital project ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2007-08 and suspend the County’s $250 per day park rental fee.
j. Proposal to Participate in the NACo Prescription Drug Card Program
The Board will consider a proposal for Orange County to enter into a contract to participate in the NACo Prescription Drug Discount Card Program and authorize the Chair to sign pending County Attorney review, and designate the Social Services Director as the contact person for the contract.
k. Amendment to Contract with Arcadia Health Services, Inc. to Provide In-Home Aide Services to Eligible Adults
The Board will consider amending the contract with Arcadia Health Services, Inc. for In-Home Aide Services to eligible adults and authorize the Chair to sign.
l. Replacement/Upgrade of 9-1-1 Dispatch Computers
The Board will consider replacing the 9-1-1 Dispatch Computers and upgrade the Computer Aided Dispatch software used in the 9-1-1 Center and authorize the Purchasing Director to purchase.
m. Amendments to the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
The Board will consider approval of proposed amendments to the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance presented at the May 21, 2007 Quarterly Public Hearing.
n. Amendments to the Orange County Stormwater Ordinance for Lands within the Neuse River Basin
The Board will consider approval of required amendments to the Orange County Stormwater Ordinance for Lands within the Neuse River Basin to reflect changes in the Nitrogen Reduction Offset payment calculation presented at the May 21, 2007 Quarterly Public Hearing.
o. Approval of the Contract with The Archer Group to Complete a Pay, Classification and Benefits Study
The Board will consider approving a contract with The Archer Group to complete a Pay, Classification and Benefits Study and authorize the Manager to sign subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney.
p. Change in BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule for 2007
The Board will consider changes in the County Commissioners’ regular meeting calendar for 2007.
q. Authorization for Purchasing Director to Exceed Signature Authorization for Emergency Work on Elevator at Whitted Building
The Board will consider authorizing the Purchasing Director to issue purchase orders not to exceed $60,000 in order to expedite the repair/refurbishment of an elevator at the Richard E. Whitted Center.
5. Public Hearings
6. Regular Agenda
a. Approval of Sanitary Sewer Easement Documents – Twin Creeks Site
The Board will consider approval of easements for sewer line construction across the Twin Creeks property to serve Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Elementary School #10, subject to final approval by the County Attorney.
b. Land Trust Affordable Housing Maintenance Task Force
The Board will consider approving the creation of Land Trust Affordable Housing Maintenance Task Force and appoint a member of the Board of County Commissioners and the Chair of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board to the Task Force.
c. Hillsborough Train Stop Citizens Group
The Board will consider a citizens group’s request to pursue a passenger rail service for Hillsborough, and to authorize Planning staff to work with the Town of Hillsborough and residents to further investigate all issues related to establishing a train stop in Hillsborough.
The Board will consider a policy to govern Board of County Commissioners recommendations regarding Petitions for Addition of Subdivision Roads to the State Maintained System and authorize the Orange Unified Transportation Board (OUT Board) to develop a transportation plan to map desired connectivity between public roads.
The Board will consider a resolution endorsing comments to the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) regarding the Draft DCHC MPO Regional Priority List for the 2009-2015 Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP).
7. Reports
The Board will receive updates on the employee Energy Conservation Fair, scheduled for November 2, 2007, and information on energy usage at several County buildings.
b. Agricultural Drought Situation
The Board will receive a report on the preliminary effects of the drought on Orange County agricultural producers and efforts to assist farmers.
8. Board Comments
9. County Manager’s Report
10. Appointments
a. Advisory Board on Aging – New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Advisory Board on Aging.
b. Animal Services Advisory Board – New Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Animal Services Advisory Board.
c. Human Services Advisory Commission – New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Human Services Advisory Commission.
d. Orange County Planning Board – New Appointments
The Board will consider making new appointments to the Orange County Planning Board.
e. Solid Waste Advisory Board – New Appointment
The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Solid Waste Advisory Board.
11. Information Items
12. Closed Session
“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.â€
“Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(5) “to discuss the County’s position and to instruct the County Manager and County Attorney on the negotiating position regarding the terms of contracts to purchase and to lease real property.â€
“Pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(4) “to discuss matters related to the location of a business in the County.â€
13. Adjournment