Orange County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
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Orange County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Click on the links below to view agenda items in Adobe® .pdf format
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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. 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. Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations a. Update on Discussions/Next Steps with Orange County Rescue Squad, Inc. and Preliminary Plan/Timeline for a New Fire and Emergency Medical Services Study REPORT RECEIVED The Board will receive an update on discussions/next steps with Orange County Rescue Squad, Inc. and a preliminary plan/timeline for the County to pursue a new fire and emergency medical services study. 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes APPROVED The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from May 8, 27, 29, June 3, 5, 12 and July 31, 2008 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments – None c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds APPROVED The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 37 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. d. Bid Award: Hook Truck for Solid Waste APPROVED The Board will consider awarding a bid to Triad Freightliner of Greensboro, North Carolina at a delivered cost of $157,975, for a Hook Truck for Orange County Solid Waste; and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paperwork. e. Bid Award: Two (2) 40 Cubic Yard, Front Loader Refuse Trucks APPROVED The Board will consider awarding a bid for the purchase of two (2) 40 Cubic Yard High Compaction Body Front Loader Refuse Truck from Piedmont Peterbilt of Greensboro, North Carolina at a delivered cost of $433,996; and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the necessary paperwork. f. Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Amendment #2 APPROVED The Board will consider approving budget and grant project ordinance amendments, and to amend the County Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2008-09. The Board will consider authorizing the Purchasing Director to effect the purchase of furniture and telephone equipment for the new Animal Services Facility, Central Orange Senior Center, Justice Facility and Solid Waste Operations Center. 5. Public Hearings a. Review of Class A Special Use Permit Proposing the Development of a Montessori School APPROVED with CHANGES The Board will consider taking action on a Class A Special Use Permit application proposing the development of a Montessori School at 711 Terry Road (SR 1573) in accordance with the provisions of Article Eight (8) Special Uses and Section 8.8.30 Schools: Elementary, Middle, and Secondary of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance, close the Public Hearing and begin deliberation and schedule BOCC action for the October 7, 2008 regular Board meeting. 6. Regular Agenda a. Initial Review of Proposed Chatham/Orange Task Forces ITEM REVIEWED, STAFF DIRECTED The Board will consider reviewing potential processes, including proposed charge and composition, to establish three new Chatham/Orange Task Forces and, following any revisions, authorize staff to forward the task force proposals to the other jurisdictions for approval and respective appointments. b. WC Breeze Family Farm Agricultural Extension & Research Center Memorandum of Agreement APPROVED The Board will consider a Memorandum of Agreement between Orange County and NC State University College of Agriculture and Live Sciences for program development and associated activities at the WC Breeze Family Farm Extension and Research Center in Hurdle Mills, Orange County and if approved, authorize the Chair to sign. c. Buckhorn Village PD/SUP (Rezoning/Special Use Permit) Review ITEM REVIEWED The Board will consider reviewing the application(s) for a rezoning and Class A Special Use Permit for the Buckhorn Village Planned Development submitted by Buckhorn Road Associates LLC on December 22, 2007 and schedule action for October 7, 2008. d. Education Facilities Impact Fee Reports – Receipt DEFERRED Attachments: Orange County Schools Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools The Board will consider receiving the Draft Education Facilities Impact Fee reports prepared by TischlerBise and direct staff on how/when to proceed. Attachment: 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan Alternatives Analysis Report The Board will consider a resolution submitting comments to the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Advisory Committee regarding analyses of alternative transportation systems proposed for the Long Range Transportation Plan. f. Legal Representation for Employee Disciplinary Process DEFERRED The Board will consider follow-up information regarding the current County policy related to legal representation for employees during the employee disciplinary process. 7. Reports 8. Board Comments (Three Minute Limit Per Commissioner) 9. County Manager’s Report 10. Appointments a. Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors (OWASA) – New Appointment DEFERRED The Board will consider making a new appointment to the Orange Water & Sewer Authority Board of Directors. 11. Information Items
12. Closed Session 13. Adjournment |
Orange County water supply reservoir water levelsAvailable information as of 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 11, 2008 Lake Orange
West Fork Reservoir (as of 9/5/2008 [last available update])
OWASA Reservoirs
National Weather Service/NOAA Regional Precipitation data (through 9/1/2008) (inches above [+] or below [-] normal) RDU Piedmont-Triad 4.97” since September 1, 2008 +0.10” since September 1, 2008+8.32” since January 1, 2008 -2.97” since January 1, 2008Miscellaneous notesThe NC Drought Management Advisory Council drought map, last updated September 9, 2008, indicates that all of Orange County lies within the area characterized as experiencing “abnormally dry” conditions (the least severe level of their five point rating system).
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