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WHEREAS, on October 13, 1998, Mr. Ravellette was traveling on U.S. 15-501 when he spotted a burning vehicle <br /> with an 86-year-old woman trapped inside; and, <br /> WHEREAS, realizing that no one else was in a position to assist the trapped motorist, and with total disregard for <br /> his personal wellbeing, Mr. Ravellette used his feet to kick in the window of the vehicle and pulled the <br /> woman to safety; and, <br /> WHEREAS, although Mr. Ravellette, who was born without arms, does not consider himself a hero, his positive <br /> attitude and heroic actions are an example to all of us that physical limitations do not make a person <br /> disabled or handicapped. <br /> NOW, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners officially commends Marty Ravellette for <br /> his courage and his heroism in saving the life of Elma Snedeker, and in the bravery he demonstrates <br /> each day through his faith, humility and perseverance. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be presented to Mr. Ravellette, with a copy sent to the press, and <br /> that the Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting, the fifteenth day of December, 1998. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> C. Endorsement of the Town of Carrboro's Resolution and Effort to Obtain "Mobile Source Emissions <br /> Reductions Grant" Funding <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis said that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners is being asked to <br /> support Carrboro's resolution with a letter supporting the efforts of the Town of Carrboro to obtain grant funding from the <br /> North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the purposes of obtaining and converting two <br /> Town vehicles to electric power. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve and <br /> authorize the Chair to sign a letter supporting the efforts of the Town of Carrboro. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS- NONE <br /> 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS- NONE <br /> 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve those items on <br /> the Consent Agenda as stated below: <br /> A. <br /> The Board considered and made the following appointments: <br /> Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee <br /> Cherie Rosemond was reappointed for a term ending December 31, 2000. <br /> Advisory board on Aging <br /> Margaret F. Hudson was appointed for an unexpired term ending June 30, 1999. <br /> Edward J. Moore appointed for an unexpired term ending June 30, 1999. <br /> Chapel Hill/Orange Visitor's Bureau <br /> Raymond Stunk, Catherine Martin and Diana McDuffee were reappointed for terms ending December <br /> 31, 2001. <br /> Human Services Advisory Commission <br /> Eugene F. Pichette was appointed for an unexpired term ending March 31, 2001. <br /> Donald Thompson, Jr. was appointed for a term ending March 31, 2001. <br /> Nursing home Community Advisory Committee <br /> Anne H. Skelly was appointed for a term ending December 15, 1999. <br /> Triangle J Emergency Management Services Council <br /> C. Kent McKensie was appointed for a term ending June 30, 2001. <br /> b. Contract Award Using Federal Bid for Monitor/Defibrillators <br /> The Board awarded a contract to Physio Control Corporation, Redmond, Washington, for 5 <br /> monitor/defibrillators under U.S. Government contract at a cost of$15,992 each. <br />