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A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />declare invalid the bid submitted by Taylor Home Improvements, and award a housing rehabilitation contract to <br />J. W. Thames Construction Co. in the amount of $35,925. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />h. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment - Garden Center <br />The Board considered amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to create a new "Garden Center" land <br />use category with appropriate standards included in Article 6 and a definition of the use in Article 22. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to close the <br />public hearing and approve the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments as recommended by the <br />Planning Board. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />1. Change in Regular Meeting Schedule <br />No action was taken on this item. <br />9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br />a. Work First Plan <br />The Board considered approval of the Orange County Work First Plan <br />Social Services Director Marti Pryor-Cook introduced Rosetta Moore, Chair of the DSS Board, <br />Gwen Price, Coordinator of the Work First Program and Commissioner Carey who cochaired the Committee. <br />She recognized Dee Gamble from the School of Social Work at UNC-Chapel Hill. <br />She said that this plan represents the work of more than 40 task force members who worked <br />diligently on this plan for several months. The plan had a public comment period from December 22, 1997 <br />through January 12, 1998 and the DSS Board held a public hearing on January 13. Marti Pryor-Cook <br />emphasized that In order for our County to be successful in carrying out this plan, it will take a community <br />effort. In addition to identifying goals, outcomes and strategies specific to Orange County's population, the <br />Task Force developed strategies to meet the primary statewide goals of: Reducing the Work First Caseload; <br />Putting Adults to Work; Staying Off Welfare After Going to Work; and Avoiding Welfare Through Diversion <br />Assistance. <br />The plan outlines the strategy that the County will follow to achieve the outcomes as mandated by the state. <br />Chair Brown suggested added the Skills Development Center as a County strategy. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the <br />Orange County Work First plan as submitted adding the Skills Development Center as a County strategy. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />b. Aerial Photography Agreement <br />The Board considered an agreement with Atlantic Technologies Ltd. for aerial photography <br />services. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and <br />authorize the Chair to sign this agreement with Atlantic Technologies Ltd. for aerial photography services at a <br />cost of $51,900. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />C. 1998 Historic Preservation Fund Grant Application <br />The Board considered a 1998 Historic Preservation Fund Grant application and recommendation to <br />the state Historic Preservation office that the St. Mary's Road-Trading Path historic corridor be nominated for <br />the National Register of Historic Places. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to authorize <br />the County Manager to apply for up to $18,000 from the Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program. If the <br />grant proposal is accepted by the State Historic Preservation Office, the Planning Department will request <br />$8,000 in their FY1998-99 Budget as a cash match. The grant and matching funds would be used to complete <br />a National Register nomination for the St. Mary's Road/Trading Path Historic Corridor.