ORD-2004-021 - Budget Amendment #13

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5"aL Commissioner Carey said that the materials from staff on the analysis of the Jockey lot situation on Buckhorn Road were not clear regarding whether the Board of County Commissioners needed to take action. Craig Benedict said that they proposed a multi - departmental approach, working with the County Manager's office and the County Attorney. The Board needs to provide direction on how to proceed with sending a letter to the property owner to set forth the constraints for transportation issues and maintenance of the site. The staff met with DOT to come up with some ideas. Chair Jacobs said that they discussed with DOT at their last meeting that the Board of County Commissioners and the Manager would invite the owners to come and meet with them voluntarily to discuss these issues in order to resolve them. 4. County Manager's Report John Link asked County Engineer Paul Thames to give an update on voluntary conservation measures. Paul Thames said that as of 12:01 a.m. on May 291h, the County has experienced seven consecutive days of low flow in the Eno River. In accordance with the capacity use agreement, they went into withdrawal restrictions affecting Hillsborough and Orange - Alamance. This does not require any action. Commissioner Halkiotis asked about Lake Orange and Paul Thames said that Lake Orange is full. Commissioner Halkiotis thanked Paul Thames and the Manager for bringing this to their attention and giving them updates. Commissioner Brown arrived at 12:00 p.m. 5. Items for Decision -- Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: Commissioner Gordon made a correction of a typographical error on item 'g', which was noted by staff. a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes for April 1, 2004, Joint meeting with the Board of Health and the April 1,2004 regular meeting as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments (1) Agricultural Preservation Board The Board reappointed Whit Morrow to the Agricultural Preservation Board. (2) Affordable Housing Advisory Board The Board reappointed Jack S. Chestnut, Bonnie M. Gates, and Nannie M. Richmond to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board to terms expiring June 30, 2007. c. Approval of Financing Arrangement for Orange Grove Rural Fire Department to Purchase a Replacement Fire Truck The Board approved the Orange Grove Fire Department's purchase of a replacement fire truck and authorized the Board of Commissioner Chair to sign the appropriate documents related to the financing agreement. d. Budget Amendment #13 The Board approved budget and grant project ordinance amendments for fiscal year 2003 -04 for Department of Social Services, Department on Aging, Criminal Justice Partnership Program Grant Project, Governing and Management Non - Departmental, and Emergency Management.