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9 <br /> ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA <br /> C. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award <br /> The Board considered awarding a contract for housing rehabilitation through the CDBG/HOME <br /> Program to Thames Construction Co. in the amount of$35,925. <br /> In answer to a question from Commissioner Crowther, Housing and Community Development <br /> Director Tara Fikes said that to stay within the money available for this project, modifications were made with <br /> the existing bathroom. She noted that they did not leave out anything and they are addressing all violations. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to declare <br /> invalid the bid submitted by Taylor Home Improvements, and award a housing rehabilitation contract to J. W. <br /> Thames Construction Co. in the amount of$35,925. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> h. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment- Garden Center <br /> The Board considered amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new"Garden Center' land <br /> use category with appropriate standards included in Article 6 and a definition of the use in Article 22. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to close the <br /> public hearing and approve the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments as recommended by the <br /> Planning Board. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 1. Change in Regular Meeting Schedule <br /> No action was taken on this item. <br /> 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br /> a. Work First Plan <br /> The Board considered approval of the Orange County Work First Plan <br /> Social Services Director Marti Pryor-Cook introduced Rosetta Moore, Chair of the DSS Board, <br /> Gwen Price, Coordinator of the Work First Program and Commissioner Carey who cochaired the Committee. <br /> She recognized Dee Gamble from the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill. <br /> She said that this plan represents the work of more than 40 task force members who worked <br /> diligently on this plan for several months. The plan had a public comment period from December 22, 1997 <br /> through January 12, 1998 and the DSS Board held a public hearing on January 13. Marti Pryor-Cook <br /> emphasized that In order for our County to be successful in carrying out this plan, it will take a community <br /> effort. In addition to identifying goals, outcomes and strategies specific to Orange County's population, the <br /> Task Force developed strategies to meet the primary statewide goals of: Reducing the Work First Caseload; <br /> Puffing Adults to Work; Staying Off Welfare After Going to Work; and Avoiding Welfare Through Diversion <br /> Assistance. <br /> The plan outlines the strategy that the County will follow to achieve the outcomes as mandated by the state. <br /> Chair Brown suggested added the Skills Development Center as a County strategy. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner,Carey to approve the <br /> Orange County Work First plan as submitted adding the Skills Development Center as a County strategy. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Aerial Photography Agreement <br /> The Board considered an agreement with Atlantic Technologies Ltd. for aerial photography <br /> services. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and <br /> authorize the Chair to sign this agreement with Atlantic Technologies Ltd. for aerial photography services at a <br /> cost of$51,900. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />