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334 <br /> Mr. Wakins said that they do have a chance of getting additional money for repair. He will keep the Board <br /> informed of any additional funds that may be available. <br /> Mr. Galyon said that there is a bill before Congress at this time which is in conference that could provide <br /> \ $140 or$150 million additional dollars which they will use for highway maintenance. <br /> Commissioner Gordon asked that Transportation Planner Slade McCalip address the right of way issue on <br /> Highrock Road. A group of citizens on Highrock Road has asked that their road be moved back up on the list for <br /> consideration. <br /> John Watkins said that since the right of way just became available last week, they could wait until next year <br /> and add this project to that program. However, if the County Commissioners want to make a recommendation, they <br /> could delete the last road listed for this years program and add High Rock Road or if they have right of way problems, <br /> they could add this road at that time. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that they don't want to change the list, but asked that DOT keep this as a priority <br /> in case money becomes available or in case there is a right-of-way problem creating an opening. <br /> John Watkins said that they are using the same priority list they used last year. <br /> The public hearing was open but no citizens spoke on this item. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the <br /> N.C. DOT 1998-99 Secondary Road Improvement Program as presented. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. 1998 Orange County Legislative Agenda <br /> The Board held a public hearing to receive public input on the County Commissioners' legislative agenda for <br /> the 1998 Short Session of the N.C. General Assembly, and considered a resolution outlining interests and proposed <br /> legislative initiatives that the Board wishes to present to the Orange County Delegation for consideration. <br /> County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill summarized this information. <br /> No citizens spoke on this item. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to adopt the resolution <br /> as presented and as incorporated in these minutes by reference and direct the County Attorney to transmit the resolution <br /> to the Orange County legislative delegation before the deadlines established by the General Assembly for consideration <br /> of legislation in 1998. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve those items on <br /> the Consent Agenda as stated below: <br /> A. Appointments <br /> The Board appointed Lee Pavao to the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau representing the Chapel <br /> Hill Town Council. <br /> b. Petition for Addition-Poplar Drive, Cheeks Township; Crescent Drive, Chapel Hill Township <br /> The Board approved a petition from the N.C. DOT for the addition of Poplar Drive in the Wagon Farm Trail <br /> Farm subdivision, Cheeks Township; and Crescent Drive in the Crescent Ridge Subdivision, Chapel Hill Township, to the <br /> state-maintained Secondary Road System. <br /> C. Lease Renewal -501 W. Franklin St.,Suite 105 <br /> The Board approved the renewal of a two-year lease with Rental Resources of Durham/Chapel Hill at 501 <br /> W. Franklin St., Suite 105. <br /> d. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award <br /> The Board awarded housing rehabilitation contracts in conjunction with the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation <br /> Program in the amount of$10,350 for improvements to the Hardcastle property on Frazier Road, and $26,025 for the <br /> Holeman property on Gaines Chapel Road, to Taylor Home Improvements. <br /> e. Budget Ordinance Amendment#9 <br /> The Board approved a proposed budget ordinance and capital project ordinance, incorporated here by <br /> l reference and authorized the Purchasing Director to sign the purchase order and any other documents associated with <br /> J the acquistion of the 85 new Pcs. <br /> f. Franchise Amendment-Johnston Ambulance Service Rate Increase Request(Second reading) <br /> The Board held a second reading on a request by Johnston Ambulance Service to increase its base rate for <br /> non-emergency transports from$85 to$125, and initiate a per-trip charge of$15 for oxygen and approved this franchise <br /> amendment. <br />