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. 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. Board Organization a.
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair b.
Designation of Voting Delegate for all NCACC and NACo meetings for
Calendar Year December 1, 2007-2008 Appointments a.
Manager b.
Clerk to the Board c.
County Attorney 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. Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Dr. Phail Wynn The Board will consider a resolution recognizing Dr. Phail Wynn, retiring President of Durham Technical Community College, for service to Orange County and the local community. b.
Presentation by the Library Services Task Force The Board will receive a presentation from the Library Services Task Force, which has worked on two main components of the charge of January 2007 and will present a report of the Library Services Standards for Orange County and a Capital & Operational Request as it relates to Library Service. The Board will consider a proclamation designating December 10-16, 2007 as Human Rights Week; December 10, 2007 as Human Rights Day; and December 15, 2007 as Bill of Rights Day to highlight the importance of Human Rights in Orange County and beyond. The Board will consider a
resolution authorizing an agreement between the County and the Eno River
Association for the County contribution of funds for the purchase of the
Eno Confluence property (110 acres) and the acceptance of a conservation
easement for the same property and authorize the Chair and Clerk to sign
pending final review by staff and the County Attorney. 4.
Consent Agenda a.
Minutes The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from October 23 and November 5, 2007 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b.
Appointments (1)
Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau - Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. (2)
Commission for the Environment - Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Commission for the Environment. (3)
Information Technology Advisory Committee - Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Information Technology Advisory Committee. (4)
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. c.
Applications for Property Tax Exemption and Present Use Value The Board will consider ten (10) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for the 2007 tax year and one (1) untimely application for participation in the Present Use Value program for 2006. The Board will consider approving value changes made in property values after the 2006 Board of Equalization and Review has adjourned. The Board will consider examining bonds for officials pursuant to G.S. 109-5. f.
Proposed Grant Application to NC Parks & Recreation Trust
Fund The Board will consider submitting a joint application (County and Town of Hillsborough) to the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for state grant funds to develop Fairview Park and authorize the Chair to sign prior to the January 31, 2008 deadline. g.
Bid Award: Connect "Gateway Campus" to County Computer
Network The Board will consider approving a contract with Intellicom, Inc. of Durham, North Carolina to install data networking fiber between the new "Gateway Campus" and the Orange County computer network; and authorize the Purchasing Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $40,780. h.
Bid Award: Hook Lift Truck for Orange County Solid Waste The Board will consider awarding a bid to Triad Freightliner of Greensboro, North Carolina at a delivered cost of $144,821 for a Hook Truck to be utilized by Orange County Solid Waste at the solid waste convenience centers; and authorize the Purchasing Director to execute the paperwork. i.
Orange County Landfill Engineering Services Agreement Renewal The Board will consider extending the Solid Waste Department agreement with Draper Aden Associates for engineering and consulting services at the Orange County Landfill for three additional years through December 31, 2010 and authorize the Chair to sign subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney. j.
Service Coordination Renewal Agreement with Manley Estates and
the Department on Aging The Board will consider renewal of the Agreement for the Department on Aging to provide on-site service coordination for the residents of the HUD 202 First Baptist and Manley Estates senior housing complex in Chapel Hill; and authorize the Chair to sign. k.
Encroachment Agreement: Central Orange
Senior Center/Sportsplex Renovation Sidewalk Construction The Board will consider approving a Three Way Right of Way Encroachment Agreement among the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), Orange County and the Town of Hillsborough that allows the construction of approximately 490 lineal feet of 5-foot wide sidewalk; and authorize the Chair to sign. l.
Recommendation to NCDOT Concerning the Addition of Little Leaf
Lane to the State Road System The Board will consider a recommendation to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) concerning a petition to add Little Leaf Lane to the State Maintained Secondary Road System. m.
Contract with Town of Hillsborough for Animal Control and
Emergency Animal After Hours Call Services The Board will consider approving a contract to provide animal control and emergency animal after hour call services to the Town of Hillsborough form July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 for a set fee of $13,682; and authorize the Chair to sign subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney. n.
Lease Renewal: 501 W. Franklin Street, Suite #105 The Board will consider approving a lease renewal with Terradotta.com, a software consulting firm, for space at 501 W. Franklin Street commencing on December 3, 2007 through December 2, 2008 for a monthly fee of $800; and authorize the Chair to sign. The Board will consider approving leases with the University of North Carolina for property on Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, previously or currently used by the County; and authorize the Manager to sign. p.
Commission for Women (CFW) Bylaws Amendment The Board will consider reviewing and amending the Commission for Women's (CFW) Bylaws to include a mission statement, delegation of hiring and supervisory duties, and other minor changes for the purpose of clarification and authorize the Commission for Women to amend the Bylaws. q.
Classification and Pay Plan Amendments - Add/Revise Various
Classes The Board will consider amending the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan to add or revise various classifications. r.
To Accept Annual Report and Recommendations on Child Care from
the Social Services Board The Board will consider
accepting the annual report from the Social Services Board on the progress
being made in providing child subsidy for families in Orange County and to
accept the recommendations of the Social Services Board; and authorize the
Social Services Director to submit a competitive bid for administering the
Smart Start subsidy program. 5.
Public Hearings 6.
Regular Agenda a.
Animal Ordinance Civil Penalty
and Fee Increases, Second Reading The Board will consider
approving the second reading of amendments to the County's Animal
Ordinance to update select civil penalties effective July 1, 2008,
allowing a six-month period of education and public outreach prior to the
change. b.
Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendments - Proposed
Efland-Cheeks Highway 70 C The Board will consider making text and map amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Atlas regarding a proposed new zoning overlay district - Efland-Cheeks Highway 70 Corridor Overlay District (ECOD) - and to consider amending impervious surface limits prescribed in Section 6.23.3 of the Zoning Ordinance in regards to he Upper Eno and Back Creek Protected Watersheds. c.
Landfill Gas Recovery Process Options The Board will consider, and decide among, proposed options for proceeding to develop a gas recovery project at the Orange County Landfill. The Board will consider
authorizing a change order in an amount not to exceed $74,5000 for the
design work associated with the Northern Park to include completion of the
design of the septic system that will support the Park and the adjacent
Northern Human Services /Center; and authorize the Chair to sign. The Board will consider authorizing a request from the City of Durham and the Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) to allow the connection of the proposed Blenheim Woods subdivision (located within Durham City and County) to the OWASA wastewater collection system. f.
Approval of Revised 2008-18 Capital Investment Plan
(CIP) Timeline The Board will consider
approving a revised adoption timeline for the proposed 2008-18 Capital
Investment Plan. 7.
Reports a.
Report on the
Development of Interim Solid Waste Management Plan The Board will receive
information and consider providing direction on the development of an
Interim Solid Waste Management Plan - 3-Year Update, for submission to
the State, pending completion of ongoing Solid Waste Planning Work Group
process. b. Report: Revision to Personnel Ordinance Article III, Section 3.0 Overtime Compensation The Board will receive a
report on a proposed revision to the Orange County Personnel Ordinance,
Article III, Section 3.0 Overtime Compensation.
c.
Report on County
Campus Project The Board will receive
information regarding the status of the county campus construction
projects and provide feedback as may be appropriate.
d.
Contract and Proposal
Review: Leading and Governing Associates Training and Facilitation
Services The Board will receive
information regarding a contract with Leading and Governing Associates in
an amount not to exceed $13,000 for training and facilitation services
associated with the County Commissioner retreat and Department Director
training. 8.
Board Comments 9.
County Manager's Report 10. Appointments a.
Arts Commission -
New Appointment The Board will consider making
a new appointment to the Arts Commission.
b.
Carrboro Board of
Adjustment - New Appointment The Board will consider making
a new appointment to the Carrboro Board of Adjustment. c.
Commission for Women
- New Appointments The Board will consider making
new appointments to the Commission for Women.
d.
Local Revenue
Options Education Advisory Committee The Board will consider making
appointments to the Local Revenue Options Education Advisory Committee.
11. Information Items 12.
Closed Session 13. Adjournment |
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Orange County water supply
reservoir water levels Available information
as of 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 29, 2007
Lake
Orange
West
Fork Reservoir (as
of 11/15/07)
OWASA
Reservoirs
National
Weather Service/NOAA Regional Precipitation data (as
of 11/6/2007) (inches
above [+] or below [-] normal) RDU
Piedmont-Triad -2.21" since November 1, 2007
-1.83" since November 1, 2007 -8.37"
since January 1, 2007 -11.51" since January 1, 2007
Miscellaneous notes
1.
Please note that the rainfall deficits noted above show only
deficits from January 2007, and do not reflect deficits that remained at
the end of preceding years. USGS
ground water specialists and hydrogeologists recently speculated that
North Carolina as a whole needs 30 to 40" of rainfall by April 2008 to
break the drought. 2.
The NC Drought Management Advisory Council drought map, updated
November 27, 2007, indicates that the entirety of Orange County lies
within the area characterized as experiencing "exceptional drought"
(the most severe drought classification used. 3. Given that: 1) Orange Alamance's withdrawals are now averaging well below historical levels (averaging approximately 130,000 gallons per day); 2) Piedmont Minerals withdrawals are but a tiny fraction of its historical levels of withdrawal; and 3) Hillsborough has been releasing well above its minimum required release, the water level at Lake Orange - though quite low - is well above what might be expected with the current drought situation. |
