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NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby recognize <br />the week of May 4 through May 10, 1998 as County Clerks Week and further extend appreciation to our <br />County Clerk, Beverly Blythe, and to all County and Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and <br />their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Special Report) <br />a. Youth Voices of Orange County Update <br />The Board received a status report from members of Youth Voices of Orange County. President <br />Jennifer Higgins, Vice-President Chmekia Pettiford and Chair of the Community Service Committee Jonathan <br />Lieberman spoke about the structure of their organization and the different areas they are pursuing. <br />They told about the Switch program where they switched schools for a day in an effort to break down the <br />stereotypes about each school. They told about future projects they are planning and community events to <br />increase communication between the three high schools in the County. <br />The Board commended the students for their participation with Youth Voices and asked that they <br />continue this wonderful program. <br />7. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />a. Resolution to Close Rights-of-way in University Manor, Phase 1 <br />The Board held a public hearing to receive public input on a proposed resolution to close two <br />public rights-of-way in the subdivision formerly known as University Manor, Phase 1, Section 1. <br />Emily Cameron gave background information on this item. <br />Attorney for the project, Mr. Rooks, said that he followed the process that is necessary before a <br />road can be closed. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Crowther, to close <br />the public hearing and adopt the resolution and order, included here by reference, to close the roads known <br />as Westcott Court and Brampton Place. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />8. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br />approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br />a. Budget Ordinance #8 <br />The Board approved proposed budget ordinance amendments, grant project ordinances and a <br />capital project ordinance as presented and as included in these minutes by reference. <br />b. Johnston Ambulance Service - Request for Rate Increase (first reading) <br />The Board approved a request from Johnston Ambulance Service to increase its base rate for <br />non-emergency transports from $85 to $125, and initiate a per-trip charge of $15 for oxygen. This is the first <br />of two required readings. <br />C. Orange County Dive Team Franchise Application (first reading) <br />The Board approved franchising a dive team for search, rescue and recovery operations within <br />the County. This is the first of two required readings. <br />d. Resolution Approvina a Modification for Southern Village Elementary School Documents <br />The Board adopted a resolution approving a modification to financing documents regarding <br />amortization schedules for Southern Village Elementary School included as part of these minutes by <br />reference. <br />e. Property Tax Refunds