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and UNC. She asked the County Commissioners to please make it a win-win-win situation by <br /> agreeing to use a portion of the revenue to bring public services such as water and sewer to <br /> the residents of the Rogers Road community. <br /> Reverend Robert Campbell spoke in support of bringing water and sewer to the <br /> Rogers-Eubanks community. He asked why a sewer or water line could not be brought <br /> through this area. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that three or four years ago the Board started talking about <br /> this and it is good to see it come to fruition. He spoke to Carolyn Efland and said that the <br /> County Commissioners do believe that the University acts in good faith, but there was a recent <br /> experience with the airport where he does not think the University acted in good faith. He said <br /> that the County had to protect itself. He asked who would be responsible for flaring the gas <br /> and it was answered that the University would be responsible for all operating of the systems. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked what happens if at the end of the 34 months that the <br /> University thinks that this is not feasible and if there is any compensation to the County for <br /> losing three years. David Mezzan said that there would have to be a decision on a lawsuit <br /> claiming that UNC was default. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked staff for more information on the Duke Power site <br /> because there is supposed to be a men's shelter there and he does not know how these <br /> facilities would coexist. He also wants to make sure that tree clearing is eliminated or <br /> minimized through the easements. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that there were some good points about how to use the <br /> revenue, and this should be discussed at some point. He suggested that staff bring back <br /> information on this. <br /> At this point, there was a five-minute break. <br /> 4. Consent Agenda <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs <br /> to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br /> a. Minutes <br /> The Board approved the minutes from November 18, 2008 as submitted by the Clerk to the <br /> Board. <br /> b. Appointments — None <br /> c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds <br /> The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to 40 <br /> requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina <br /> General Statutes. <br /> d. Property Tax Releases <br /> This item was removed and placed at the end of the7:30pm agenda for separate <br /> consideration. <br /> e. Property Tax Refund <br /> The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to one (1) <br /> request fro property tax refund in accordance with N.C. General Statute 105-381. <br /> f. Applications for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion <br /> The Board approved three (3) untimely applications for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem <br /> taxation for the 2008 tax year. <br /> g. Amendment of Audit Contract <br />