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~: TARGETS FOR COMPLETION ~~ APRIL 17, 1987 -- A progress report to the Board of Commissioners (presenting preliminary findings and conclusions and telegraphing possible budgetary needs) MAY 4 1987 - A final report to the Board of Commissioners (including proposed changes in budgets, license fees, and ordinances). Director of Health Jerry Robinson expressed his viewpoint that paid staff should not be voting members of the task force. Don Ingraham of the Animal Protection Society endorsed the inclusion in the composition of the APS Executive Director stating that she has the necessary knowledge and background to help the task force develop a workable solution in the stipulated timeframe. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 10. HAZEN AND SAWYER CONTRACT AMENDMENT Ken Thompson explained that a 12" gravity sewer line will need to be rerouted which will necessitate additional survey work for the Efland Sewer project. The cost of engineering will be $2,000. This will increase the Section D cost ceiling from $32,000 to $34,000. It is an eligible cost for federal and state cost participation. Farmers Home has approved the amendment. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the contract amendment in the amount of $2,000 and authorize the Chair to sign. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 11. U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL '87 - LANDSCAPING CONTRIBUTION Marvin Collins explained that local governments have been asked _., to supplement state funding for landscaping improvements at the T-40 interchanges. The Triangle J Regional Image Task Force Subcommittee asks the County to share, with Durham County, the cost of improvements to the I-40/US 15-501 interchange. Orange County's share would be $10,000. NCDOT will maintain the plantings upon installation. No funds have been budgeted for this project. Planning Board Chair Barry Jacobs expressed mixed feelings on endorsing the contribution as requested. The marketing aspects of the beautification efforts for this festival seem to be aimed at making the- Triangle area as attractive a package as possible to the potential 300,000 visitors expected to the area. If money is going to be allocated for beautification efforts or preservation of natural resources, there are more pressing needs than attempting to impress visitors that will be in the area far twelve days. Commissioner Willhoit endorsed participation by the County. Commissioner Hartwell indicated there are other specific needs in the County that need to be addressed before money is allocated for beautification purposes. After further comments from the Board members, a motion was made by Chair Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to deny the request for $10,000. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 12. AIRPORT TASK FORCE CHARGE - TO RECEIVE COMMENTS Ken Thompson explained that the original charge has been revised to include the comments received at the last meeting. Commissioner Willhoit stated that the charge may be revised as