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WHEREAS, Orange County agrees that the formation of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association is <br />important for the successful continued management of water resources in the Upper Neuse River basin, and <br />WHEREAS, the basic objective of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association is to foster improved <br />communication and coordination of the various water quality management programs which currently exist in <br />the Upper Neuse River basin and to explore new techniques and strategies for improving these water quality <br />management programs, and <br />WHEREAS, it is understood that participation in the Upper Neuse River Basin Association does not commit <br />Orange County to any direct monetary obligations or costs associated with the operations or programs <br />undertaken by the Association, and <br />WHEREAS, it is understood and agreed that benefits and burdens assumed as a result of membership in the <br />Upper Neuse River Basin Association shall be shared equitably by all members. <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Orange County agrees to participate fully and actively as a <br />member of the Upper Neuse River Basin Association and that said participation shall have certain obligations <br />on the part of each member to share in providing staff support and management of the Association. <br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Commissioner Willhoit is authorized to represent Orange County as a full <br />member of the Upper Neuse River Basin association, with Commissioner Halkiotis as an Alternate Member. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />F. ORANGE CONGREGATIONS IN MISSION O( CIM) REQUEST <br />Commissioner Crowther presented for the Board's consideration of support a request from <br />OCIM to contribute to their building fund for a new facility that will provide improved service to Orange County <br />citizens. <br />Members of the OCIM Board Bob Ward and Judy Cox were present to answer questions from <br />the County Commissioners. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />allocate $25,000 from the Commissioner's contingency fund to OCIM for this project. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />G. APPROVE PURCHASE OF 5011503 WEST FRANKLIN <br />Purchasing Director Pam Jones summarized the major points of the contract. The closing wil <br />be set for the middle of July. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve the purchase contract, in substantially the form presented, for $1,100,000 for the property located at <br />5011503 West Franklin Street in Chapel Hill and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />X. REPORTS <br />A. ORANGE COUNTY FEES <br />Rod Visser presented a report on the County's current fee schedule and proposed changes that <br />would take effect in FY 1996-97. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked that the fees for the Efland Sewer be reviewed and a report be <br />brought back to the Board for discussion. <br />The Board received the report as information. <br />B. RABIES CONTROL REPORT <br />Animal Control Director John Sauls gave a report on the rabies epidemic in North Carolina and <br />the County's response to this epidemic. He reviewed what the County has done to education citizens on <br />rabies and the prevention of rabies. <br />XI. APPOINTMENTS <br />ADDED ITEM - to appoint two County Commissioners to a subcommittee to address concerns about <br />the proposed Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study Area. <br />The Board delayed action on this item until their work session scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 1996. <br />XII. MINUTES - NONE