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surrounding land uses are residential. <br />Mr. Warren Mitchell, engineer for the project, added a brief history of how the boundary survey in <br />1987 was done. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve <br />the Price Creek Estates Preliminary Plan and that Orange Affiliated Partners be contacted to complete <br />documentation for that subdivision (complete conveyance to Orange County of the area dedicated for public <br />use in Oak Crest Subdivision as provided per condition of approval for that subdivision.) <br />Chair Brown asked that we look at the width of the trails and think about what kind of paths we <br />want. The Board agreed by consensus that this needs to be done and John Link will respond back on this <br />request. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />EXTENSION OF MEETING TIME <br />The Board agreed to extend the meeting by 15 minutes. <br />BOARD MEMBER EXCUSED <br />The Board agreed to excuse Commissioner Carey from the remainder of the meeting. <br />g, Cable TV Franchise Renewal - Update <br />The Board received from Mr. Bob Sepe, Triangle J Council of Governments Cable TV Consultant, <br />an update on cable TV franchise renewal discussions and considered whether to extend Time Warner's <br />Cable TV franchise agreement in 1999. He said that progress has been slow. All franchise agreements have <br />expired. He listed the points on which they have agreement saying that the areas of disagreement are <br />considerable. <br />The Board took no action on this item. <br />h. Telecasting County Commissioners Meetings <br />The Board considered appropriating not more than $22,000 for a consultant to design county <br />facilities to telecast County Commissioners meetings. <br />Michael Patrick, Chair of the Cable TV Advisory Committee, presented a summary of the <br />information in the agenda. He said that they have reviewed this proposal in detail and feel that MHT of North <br />Carolina, a Chapel Hill audio-visual design consulting firm, will do a good job at a reasonable price. The <br />design plan should be ready by early 1999 along with a cost of what it will cost for televising County <br />Commissioners' meetings. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon to award a contract to MHT of North Carolina, Inc. <br />for consulting work in the development of telecasting capabilities in two County facilities for a sum not to <br />exceed $22,000 and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. <br />NOTE: This motion failed for lack of a second. <br />In answer to a concern raised by Commissioner Halkiotis about the electrical component, Mr. <br />Patrick said that this item was listed only to be sure that we have everything in place at both facilities. <br />Commissioner Halkiotis said that he has a problem with spending one half million dollars to upfit <br />two facilities so they can televise their meetings. <br />In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon about why the cost would total $22,000, <br />Michael Patrick said that the $22,000 represents a 20% discount from the original amount. He said that they <br />will look at options and ways to save money without compromising functionality. One of the problems they <br />have is that until they go through the design process, they won't really know what their options are. <br />A motion was made by Chair Brown, seconded by Commissioner Crowther to delay action on <br />this item and to discuss the total cost of this project at the Board retreat scheduled for January 16, 1999. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />The MTH consultant, Mr. Chuck Henage, said that he has a notion that $200,000 for each facility <br />would accomplish everything. They may be able to reduce the project by one-third. They could reduce the