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County. <br /> Norma White explained that phase I of this <br /> project of <br /> the sidewalks that are damaged. Phase II, the sidewalks will bewconstructedtand atp the�end <br /> of that phase, large trees will be planted. Phase III will include continuing the <br /> construction and the foundation plants presently around the Courthouse will be removed v sidew andndk <br /> not replaced. Small trees will be planted. The final phase will be the renovation the <br /> lawn and planting a small amount of ground cover. <br /> . <br /> Wilbert McAdoo explained that the sidewalk will be constructed of flagstone <br /> with a concrete base which will cost $26,000. <br /> The Board agreed to appropriate $125,000 for the courthouse landscaping in the <br /> 1990-95 Capital Improvement Plan. Funds will be solicited for the amenities including <br /> benches, 9 street lights and 5 trash cans. g 12 <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Marshall <br /> to approve the landscape plans and timetable for the Old Courthouse Square as presented <br /> with the removal of the four trees by Duke Power. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> D. PERSONNEL ORDNANCE REV INNS <br /> The Board heard a recommendation to revise several sections of the Ora <br /> County Personnel Ordinance. The revisions reflect the County's sensitivity to work and <br /> family issues which face County Employees. Orange are Commissioner Marshall questioned Article I, Sectiont4.16gdefinitionaof. <br /> immediate family. She stated that boyfriend, definition of <br /> or someone they just met the day before. Commissioners dHartwell eand Halkiotis agreed <br /> the language is not adequate. Ms. Turner will review this section and reword this for <br /> Board's consideration. g that <br /> r the <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to <br /> ( approve the revisions as presented except Article I, Section 4.16. <br /> :'OTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> D NCDOT REVVED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT S FOR 1-85 WIDENING AND EFLAND <br /> INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS <br /> Planner Gene Bell stated that on October 2, 1989, NCDOT presented to h <br /> County Commissioners revised plans for the Efland interchanges. After <br /> between the Transportation Advisory Subcommittee and DOT and an analysis eofrtheIDeetings <br /> Environmental Impact Assessment for that interchange by the County Engineer, the Planning <br /> Board voted to recommend that a higher water quality classification be pursued for Seven <br /> Mile Creek and the Upper Eno Watershed, Planning <br /> water quality The Plannin Board voted unanimously that ahigher <br /> water classification be pursued for Seven Mile Creek and the Upper Eno Watershed <br /> DOT requested to implement appropriate best management practices to control runoff <br /> I- <br /> 85 into Seven Mile Creek, rshed and that <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner from I <br /> endorse the TAS and Planning Board recommendations and include these and the resolution <br /> stated below in a letter to NCDOT. Halkiotis to <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS lution <br /> RESOLUTION <br /> WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has responded to existing <br /> projected traffic volumes on Interstate Highway 85 west of Hillsborough b <br /> lanned improvements; and ing and <br /> g by Proposing <br />