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3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />programmerlanalyst, salary grade 70 ($32,303- $51,365), to computer programmer/analyst II, to <br />remain at salary grade 70. <br />d. CJPP Implementation Grant Acceptance FY 1997-98 <br />The Board accepted a grant for fiscal year 1997-98 from the N.C. Department of Corrections for <br />continued implementation of the Orange Chatham Criminal Justice Partnership Program. <br />e. Magnolia Place Deed of Trust Notification <br />The Board approved a Deed of Trust Modifications for two lots in the Magnolia Place <br />development. <br />f. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award <br />The Board awarded a $25,350 housing rehabilitation contract for the HOME Program to Taylor <br />Home Improvements. One other bid was received from Thames Construction Co. for $32,215. <br />Victoria Woods Subdivision - Preliminary Plan <br />The Board approved a preliminary plan for the 21.16-acre Victoria Woods subdivision in Cheeks <br />Township near the intersection of West Lebanon and Doe Run roads per the Resolution on file in the Clerk's <br />Office. <br />h. Examination of Boards <br />The Board examined bonds for County officials and employees as required by N.C.G.S. 109-5 and <br />recommended that the bonds be maintained at current levels. <br />9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA <br />a. 5trateglC Automaton flan implementation - Snort I erm clan <br />The Board considered the proposed Orange County strategic automation plan. <br />The presentation is in the agenda. This short-term plan is through June, 1998. It will bring all <br />computer systems up to a base level before starting with replacement due to life cycles. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that if the County plans to hire someone with network expertise, that it <br />needs to be done as soon as possible. She asked if this person needs to be hired before they expend any <br />of the $182,000. <br />Commissioner Brown asked about the new personal computers that the Department of Social <br />Services have received and IS Director Dick Taylor said that they have received about 40 new computers. <br />They will have 75 employees in the new Southern Human Services Center who will need computers. <br />John Link said that he would like to take the suggestion of hiring someone with network expertise <br />36 under advisement and ask the Advisory Committee to respond to this question and others. <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 <br />53 <br />54 <br />55 <br />It was the consensus of the County Commissioners to call this committee the Information <br />Technology Advisory Committee. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that he is uncomfortable and uncertain about this plan. He also has a <br />problem with the cost of this plan. He would like additional information before making a decision. <br />Commissioner Brown agreed with this. It was decided that this item would be brought back on December 16 <br />for further discussion. <br />Rod Visser noted that the proposal for the project including the flyover is due back the end of this <br />week. They plan to bring back to the County Commissioners the contract for their approval at the next <br />meeting. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve <br />the Capital Project Ordinance as stated below which will implement the first phase of the short term plan <br />under the County's Strategic Automation Plan. <br />Revenue - Transfer from General Fund (1997-98) $ 182,429 <br />Appropriation - Information Technology Capital Project $ 182,429