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due to inactivity, or failure by the applicant to obtain the necessary permits allowing for the commencement of land disturbing activities, within established local time limits. The Act covers `any development approval'valid from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010. In August, the General Assembly revised the Act, extending the moratorium on local deadlines for this year. The Act now expires December 31, 2011. The Planning Board and the Board of Health recommended that the County should not opt out of the provisions of the Act. The Manager's recommendation is that the Board take no action and allow local permits to fall under the provisions of the Act. A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz to receive the Planning Board and Board of Health recommendation and information; and take no action and allow local permits to fall under the provisions of the Act. VOTE: UNANIMOUS e. 2010-11 County Employee Performance Award The Board considered approval of a "non-recurring" one-time performance award for qualifying County employees. Frank Clifton presented this item. County employees have not received any increases in compensation during the current or last fiscal year. He said that the employees deserve some recognition for overall performance. A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner McKee to table consideration of this item until no sooner than May 261h, as part of the budget process and subsequent to the budget public hearings. Commissioner McKee said that his concern is ongoing increased cost to the General Fund. He does support the employees and the 401(k) contribution, and this was reinstated this past fall. He is wholeheartedly willing to revisit this during the budget discussions. He is afraid that the State cuts will come down to the counties. Commissioner Hemminger commended the Manager and the staff for all of the money that they have been able to save the County. She does not think it is prudent at this time to give a bonus now, especially if employees will have to be cut later. Commissioner Gordon agreed with Commissioner Hemminger. She said that if the economy continues the way it is now, then giving this bonus could risk some employees being cut at budget time. Chair Pelissier agreed and added that, in addition to reinstating the 401(k), the County has not increased the cost to employees for other benefits such as health care. In the private sector and many other sectors, there are costs being transferred to employees. This should be recognized as a reward to the employees of Orange County. Commissioner Jacobs said that he hopes that staff does not take this as a snub, but he does not think it is prudent at this time to give bonuses. VOTE: UNANIMOUS f. Orange County Transit Initiatives Follow Up The Board considered follow up on items discussed during the November 9, 2010 Board of County Commissioners budget work session and then considered approving action items. Craig Benedict made a PowerPoint presentation. Board of County Commissioners Southern Human Services Center December 14, 2010