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319 government for release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available funds will revert to the State's General fund; and WHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of $55,000 will be used to ~- carry out the economic development plan approved by the COG Board of Delegates and especially to improve the economy of the counties and towns of the Region by strengthening ties to and consequently benefits of the Research Triangle Park. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT Orange County requests the release of its $7,594.82 share of these funds to the Triangle J Council of Governments at the earliest possible time in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1014 of the 1986 Session Laws (HB 2055). 6. RESPITE CARE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION To approve the application for Respite Care assistance funds with the Triangle J Council of Governments effective January ]:, 1987 through June 30, 1987 in the amount of $4,081.00. A local match from the Department of Social Services of $510.00 will be required. 7. CHANGE ORDER FOR REVERE ROAD OFFICE COMPLEX To approve a change order for the Revere Road Office Complex for the purpose of altering the supply duct work in the ceiling of the existing building at a cost of $300.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve items 2, 4, 6, and 7 of the Consent Agenda. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. NOTE: Those consent items removed for separate consideration are listed below. 1. CABLE TV FRANCHISE TRANSFER FOR ALERT CABLE (A copy of the resolution will appear in the minutes upon approval of the second reading). County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill stated that he reviewed the financial information provided by Alert Cable TV and ascertained no reason for them not providing the same service as Alert presently does. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the first reading of the reso~.ut~,on to approve the transfer of Wometco Cable TV, Inc., the corporation which owns Alert Cable TV Franchise, to BT .Cable. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3. EXAMINATION OF BONDS Purchasing Director Pam Jones explained the purpose and statutes governing Bonds. Bonds are written for $25,000 for the Sheriff; $25,000 for the Register of Deeds; $250,000 for the Finance Office; $30,000 for the Tax Collector and $10,000 for all County employees for faithful performance. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve the bonds at their present level. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 8. TRANSPORTATION BOARD OPERATIONAL BY-LAWS In answer to some concerns expressed by Commissioner Hartwell, Director of the Department on Aging Jerry Passmore explained that the by- laws refer only to human service transportation and have nothing to do with roads per se. The County Transportation Development Plan provides for replacement or addition of vehicles to the existing operation.