Orange County Board of Commissioners 
Meeting Summary for September 6, 2022

The Orange County Board of Commissioners conducted a business meeting on September 6, 2022.   A replay of the meeting is viewable at the following link:  http://www.orangecountync.gov/967/Meeting-Videos. 
 
The agenda included the items below.  The following is a brief summary of the Board’s actions.  This summary should not be viewed as official minutes.
 
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
 
4.  Proclamations/ Resolutions/ Special Presentations
a.  Orange County Preparedness Month Proclamation
The Board approved a proclamation declaring September 2022 as "Orange County Preparedness Month." (Unanimous)
 
5.  Public Hearing
a.  Application for Zoning Atlas Amendment – Undeveloped Parcel (PIN 9844-88-7024) at Northeast Corner of Forrest Avenue and Efland-Cedar Grove Road, Efland
The Board held a public hearing, received the Planning Board/staff recommendation and public comment, and approved an applicant-initiated Zoning Atlas Amendment for a 2.32 acre parcel at the northeast corner of Forrest Avenue and Efland-Cedar Grove Road in Efland, Cheeks Township, Orange County. (Unanimous)
b.  Orange County Transportation Services – ADA Paratransit Plan
The Board conducted a public hearing and adopted a resolution approving the Orange County Transportation Services (OCTS) American Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit Plan. (Unanimous)
 
6.  Regular Agenda
a.  Opioid Update and the Creation of an Opioid Advisory Committee
The Board:
1)    Received an update on the Opioid Settlement Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the State of North Carolina and local governments on proceeds relating to the settlement of Opioid Litigation;
2)    Selected Option A regarding how the County will spend opioid settlement funds on opioid remediation activities;
3)    Discussed and considered a proposed charge and composition establishing the proposed Orange County Opioid Advisory Committee; and
4)    Authorized the Clerk’s office to begin soliciting membership applications based on the Committee composition so that the Board can review applications and make appointments by the November 15, 2022. (Unanimous)
b.  Acknowledgement and Reaffirmation of Uses for the Proceeds from the Article 46 Sales Tax
The Board approved a new Resolution regarding the Economic Development portion of the Article 46 One-Cent (1/4¢) optional sales and use tax approved by voters on November 8, 2011; and confirmed Orange County’s continued commitment to fund economic development and public school capital needs for the next ten years, originally evidenced by the Resolution approved by the Board on June 21, 2011.  (Unanimous)
c.  Orange County’s Recommendations Regarding Goals for Inclusion in the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) 2023-2024 Legislative Goals Package
The Board approved a Resolution Detailing Orange County’s Recommendations Regarding Goals for Inclusion in the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) 2023-2024 Legislative Goals Package. (Unanimous)
d.  Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
The Board approved a resolution expressing support for Operation Green Light for veterans. (Unanimous)
 
8. Consent Agenda
a.  Minutes (Approved)
b.  Motor Vehicle Property Tax Releases/Refunds (Approved)
c.  Property Tax Releases/Refunds (Approved)
d.  Applications for Property Tax Exemptions (Approved)
e.  Tax Collector’s Annual Settlement for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (Approved)
f.  Resolution Regarding In Rem Foreclosure (Approved)
g.  Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Amendment #1 (Approved)
h.  Visitors Bureau’s Marketing Communications Management Agreement with Clean, Inc. (Approved)
i.  Approval of Sale of 0.12 Acre Property, GIS PIN #9779088613, Chapel Hill, NC (Approved)
j.  Proposed Sale of 0.27 acre Property, GIS PIN #985833971, Hillsborough, NC (Approved)
k.  Amendment to the Contracts of the Attorney and Clerk (Approved)
l.  Orange County Transportation Services - Agency Safety Plan Update (Approved)
m.  Piedmont Electric Cooperative Easement Agreement - Blackwood Farm Park Phase II (Approved)
n.  Request for Road Additions to the State Maintained Secondary Road System for Claytor Drive and Saponi Drive in the Riverbend Subdivision (Approved)
o.  Second Quarterly Report (2022 Q2) for Orange County’s CDBG-CV Grant (Approved)
p.  Change in BOCC Meeting Schedule for 2022 (Approved)

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