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• <br /> 12 <br /> 1 Julie Andresen, Chair of the OWASA Board of Directors, indicated <br /> 2 that OWASA is interested in resolving this matter as soon as possible. <br /> 3 She stated that OWASA's safety value in this transaction is that they <br /> 4 will not assume ownership until they approve the system. <br /> 5 <br /> 6 Bob Epting stated that OWASA needs certification that the system <br /> 7 will work properly. OWASA needs to know that the engineers hired by <br /> 8 the homeowners do an adequate job with the design. OWASA will be <br /> 9 involved in the construction of the force main and pump system. <br /> 10 <br /> 11 Geof Gledhill indicated that the County needs to be sure that it <br /> 12 does not become the owners of the collection system until the <br /> 13 engineering certification has been received. No connection to Durham <br /> 14 will be allowed until that time. <br /> 15 <br /> 16 An amended motion was offered by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by <br /> 17 Commissioner Halkiotis, as follows: <br /> 18 <br /> 19 A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br /> 20 Commissioner Halkiotis, to approve the Manager's recommendation with <br /> 21 the inclusion of the eleven (11) points in Geoff Gledhill's letter <br /> 22 which are listed above, plus the one additional point mentioned above. <br /> 23 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 24 <br /> 25 John Link stated that because Chair Carey is named as the <br /> 26 authorized person to sign, County staff would advise him not to sign <br /> 27 the agreement if it is deemed inappropriate. At that time this matter <br /> 28 would be returned to the Board for reconsideration. <br /> 29 <br /> 30 F. PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE--JUSTICE FACILITY STUDY GROUP <br /> 31 This item was presented by Purchasing Director Pam Jones <br /> 32 for the purpose of considering retaining the firm of Grier-Fripp <br /> 33 Architects to provide professional assistance to the Justice Facility <br /> 34 Study Group. <br /> 35 <br /> 36 A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br /> 37 Commissioner Insko, to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the <br /> 38 contract with Grier-Fripp Architects, Inc. , in an amount of $10,000 <br /> 39 for work to be done in collaboration with the Justice Facilities Study <br /> 40 Group. <br /> 41 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 42 <br /> 43 G. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS PROGRAM <br /> 44 This item was presented by Marvin Collins for the purpose <br /> 45 of considering program requirements and guidelines associated with the <br /> 46 proposed Purchase of Development Rights Program. On August 8, 1994, a <br /> 47 report was presented to the Board of Commissioners concerning the <br /> 48 proposed Purchase of Development Rights Program and method of funding; <br /> 49 e.g. , a bond referendum. Subsequent to that meeting, public hearings <br /> 50 were held on August 10 and September 6 for the purpose of obtaining <br /> 51 citizen comment on the program as well as satisfying bond referendum <br /> 52 requirements. Questions have arisen concerning many aspects of the <br /> 53 program. There are six points which must be decided upon by the Board <br /> 54 of Commissioners. <br /> 55 <br />