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received today from the Town of Hillsborough indicates that the applicant may <br /> connect to the existing water and sewer system. Hillsborough certifies that <br /> there is sufficient water supplies and water reserves to serve the project. <br /> The Planning Staff recommends approval of the request with the attachment of <br /> 19 conditions as contained in the agenda document. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Hartwell that the public hearing be closed. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Marshall to refer this item to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be <br /> presented to the Board no sooner than August 6. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> IX. REPORTS <br /> A. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM ALTERNATIVES <br /> It was the consensus of the Board to defer the discussion on this <br /> item to the regular meeting scheduled for August 6. <br /> B POVERTY FORUM REPORT, <br /> It was the consensus of the Board to defer the discussion on this <br /> item to the regular meeting scheduled for August 6. <br /> X. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br /> A. BID AWARD = CONTRACT APPROVAL - ANIMAL SHELTER EXPANSION PROJECT <br /> County Manager John Link proposed that the base bid be the <br /> responsibility of the County and be totally funded by county funds. This wil <br /> require an additional $10,885 to be appropriated from the County Capital <br /> Reserve Fund. In addition, the Manager supports the appropriation of an <br /> additional $12,567 that would be matched by APS funds to fund Alternate #1 <br /> which would allow an additional eight (8) kennels to be built. A total of <br /> $23,452 would be appropriated from the County Capital Reserve fund. <br /> Cynthia Wise, President of the APS, pledged $61,031 to the shelte <br /> expansion emphasizing their continued commitment to the shelter and to the <br /> welfare of animals in Orange County. This would allow the shelter to be buil <br /> as originally designed. <br /> Dr. VanStee expressed thanks to the County Commissioners for thei <br /> cooperation and support of the Animal Shelter. <br /> Commissioner Marshall asked about the status of the contract with <br /> APS and emphasized the importance of having this in place. John Link <br /> indicated the present contract is still in effect and a new contract will be <br /> presented to the Board of Commissioners in August for their review. This new <br /> contract will describe the responsibilities of the County and the APS. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissione <br /> Marshall to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the contracts totaling <br /> $349,483 to include all of the alternates, with APS providing $61,031 within <br /> thirty days from this approval. This approval is contingent upon Attorney an <br /> Purchasing Director review. The bid sheets are attached to these minutes on <br /> pages and hereby made a part of these minutes by reference. The <br /> Capital Project Ordinance is stated below: <br />