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WHEREAS, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners recognized Ken Chavious as the Outstanding County Finance Officer in 2003; and, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby recognize Ken Chavious for his hard work, dedication and exemplary service to the people of Orange County. This the 11th day of December 2007. VOTE: UNANIMOUS c. Resolution Authorizing Contract to Purchase Real Property from Fred M. Kirby The Board considered a resolution authorizing Orange County's purchase of approximately 145 acres of land from Fred M. Kirby for a future Northeast Orange district park site subject to a conservation easement on the property granted to Triangle Land Conservancy or granted to another qualified conservation organization and authorizing the Chair to sign, subject to final review by staff and the County Attorney. Environment and Resource Conservation Director Dave Stancil said that this is a purchase of approximately 145 acres of land from Fred M. Kirby for a future Northeast Orange district park site subject to a conservation easement on the property granted to Triangle Land Conservancy or granted to another qualified conservation organization. He said that when the Parks and Open Space Bond was approved in 2001 by the voters, one of the key components for the Lands Legacy portion, approximately one-third of the amount, was the acquisition and land banking of park sites identified in the Recreation and Parks element of the Comprehensive Plan. This area is consistent with the park plan and meets the criteria. This site is within the Little River Watershed. If this site is approved, the staff would return to the Board with a stewardship plan and a concept plan for the property. Rich Shaw showed an aerial photo of the property, which fronts on Schley Road and Mincey Road. There is a pond and there are no structures on the property. The site is also known as the old Wilson Farm. The open land is fairly level. There are a couple of streams on the property, and the forested areas are on the southwest portion of site and the western boundary. He said that there are provisions for the property, such as no landfill or transfer station, but a solid waste convenience center would be allowed. The Triangle Land Conservancy has expressed interest in holding a conservation easement for this property. The property will be land banked for a future district park. For the short-term, staff will develop a stewardship plan for the site, including the possibility of leasing the property for agricultural uses. A concept plan for a park will be brought to the Board during the first quarter of 2008. The County is considering locating a solid waste convenience center here, and this would be sited at the southern end of the property, with access from Mincey Road. In 2008, a conservation easement would be granted to forever protect the site from a landfill or a waste transfer station. The Triangle Land Conservancy would like to protect the