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. Presentation from Durham Technical Community College The Board will receive a presentation from Durham Technical Community College President Bill Ingram on the College’s strategic plan. 4. Consent Agenda a. Minutes The Board will consider correcting and/or approving the minutes from November 14 and December 4, 2008 and also January 10, February 3, 10 (5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), 2009 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments (1) Historic Preservation Commission– Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Historic Preservation Commission. (2) Human Services Advisory Commission – Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Human Services Advisory Commission. (3) Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee – Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. (4) Orange County Planning Board – Reappointments The Board will consider making reappointments to the Orange County Planning Board. c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds The Board will consider adoption of a refund resolution related to 53 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. d. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation The Board will consider a proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Orange County and authorize the Chair to sign. e. Proclamation Recognizing Kick Butts Day The Board will consider a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2009 as Orange County Kick Butts Day and authorize the Chair to sign. The Board will consider approving the annual consolidated agreement between the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the Orange County Health Department, which provides State and Federal funds to the Health Department to partially support mandated services and authorize the Chair to sign pending final review by the County Attorney. g. Renewal of Urban Curbside Recycling Services Contract The Board will consider continuing the contract for the provision of Urban Curbside Recycling Collection Services effective October 1, 2005 and authorize the Chair to sign, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney. h. Orange County Animal Services Center Custodial Contract The Board will consider approving a contract with OE Enterprises for custodial services at the Orange County Animal Services Center and authorize the Manager to sign. i. NC State Firemen’s and Rescue Squad Annual Certification Roster The Board will consider approving the certification requirements for the fire marshal and staff to participate in the North Carolina State Firemen’s Association for the year 2008 and authorize the Chair to sign. j. Notice of Public Hearing on Orange County’s 2009 Legislative Agenda The Board will consider providing notice of the Board of County Commissioners’ plans to hold a public hearing on April 7, 2009 on potential items for inclusion in Orange County’s legislative agenda package for the 2009 North Carolina General Assembly Session. The Board will consider receiving the 2009 Annual Report of the SAPFO Technical Advisory Committee and transmit it to the SAPFO partners for comments before certification in May and authorize the Chair to sign. l. Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Amendment #6 The Board will consider approving budget, capital project ordinance and County fee schedule amendments for FY 2008-09. m. Adoption of Resolution Approving Alternative Financing for Capital Projects and Equipment The Board will consider adopting a resolution approving the Financing for Capital Projects in the amount of $30,917,000. n. Partnership to End Homelessness – Interim Coordinator Agreement The Board will consider approval of an Agreement to Provide an Interim Homelessness Program Coordinator for the Partnership to End Homelessness and authorize the Chair to sign, subject to final review and approval by the County Attorney. 5. Public Hearings The Board will consider conducting a public hearing on the North Carolina Community Transportation Program grant application by Orange Public Transportation for FY 2009-2010 and approve the grant application, adopt resolution authorizing the County to enter into an agreement with North Carolina Department of Transportation, and authorize the County Attorney to complete the necessary certifications and assurances and authorize the Chair to sign. b. Zoning Atlas Amendment (Rezoning) – 4115 Old NC 10 (Jones) The Board will consider receiving the Planning Board recommendation on and consider approval of a petition submitted to rezone a 2.8 acre parcel of property located at 4115 Old NC 10 (TMBL5.26.40 / PIN 9893-00-8606) from Existing Commercial Five (EC-5) to Rural Residential One (R-1). The Board will consider receiving the Planning Board recommendation on and consider approval of a staff initiated Zoning Ordinance text amendment to modify existing landscape buffer regulations contained within Section 6.29.3a of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance. The Board will consider 1) receiving the Planning Board recommendation; 2) to close the public hearing and 3) to consider approval of a County-initiated general use zoning atlas amendment petition in the Hillsborough Area EDD. 6. Regular Agenda a. Approval of FY 2009-19 Recommended Capital Investment Plan (CIP) The Board will consider approval of the FY 2009-19 Recommended County Capital Investment Plan (CIP). b. Consideration of Official Name for Northern Park (working title) The Board will consider a report from the County Manager on a recommendation for approving a name for the Northern Park project, currently under construction on NC 86 northwest of Hillsborough. 7. Reports a. Potential Discussion Points for Jordan Lake Nutrient Management Rules Position Statement The Board will consider possible discussion points for a position statement and/or resolution regarding the B. Everett Jordan Reservoir (Jordan Lake) Nutrient Management Rules, in response to a draft resolution submitted by the Haw River Assembly, a position statement from the NC Association of County commissioners and potential legislation introduced in this session of the NC General Assembly. b. Emergency Services – A Performance Report and Recommendations for Improvement The Board will consider information on changes made within the Emergency Services Department to improve performance and enhance safety throughout Orange County along with projected costs to support and sustain continuous improvement. 8. Board Comments (Three Minute Time Limit Per Commissioner) 9. County Manager’s Report 10. Appointments a. Affordable Housing Advisory Board – New Appointment The Board will consider making a new appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board. b. Agricultural Preservation Board – New Appointments The Board will consider making new appointments to the Agricultural Preservation Board. c. Commission for Women – New Appointment The Board will consider making one new appointment to the Commission for Women. d. Equalization and Review Board – New Appointments The Board will consider appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review. e. Orange County Planning Board – New Appointments The Board will consider making new appointments to the Orange County Planning Board. 11. Information Items · Orange County Health Department Celebrates National Nutrition Month® March 2009: Eat Right · Status Report – Transfer Station Siting Process and Parallel Investigations 12. Closed Session 13. Adjournment
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Orange County water supply reservoir water levels Available information as of 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 12, 2009 Lake Orange
West Fork Reservoir (as reported 2/27/2009)
OWASA Reservoirs
National Weather Service/NOAA Regional Precipitation data (through 3/2/2009) (inches above [+] or below [-] normal)
RDU Piedmont-Triad + 0.18” since March 1, 2009 -0.08” since March 1, 2009-3.13” since January 1, 2009 -2.56” since January 1, 2009Miscellaneous notesThe NC Drought Management Advisory Council drought map, last updated March 10, 2009, indicates that all of Orange County lies within the area of the state characterized as experiencing abnormally dry - but not yet drought - conditions. |
