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Company. Manager Link provided a brief overview of the proposal, stating that the County had <br />previously outlined certain incentives necessary for consideration of such a proposal, including offering <br />economic development and employment to women and minorities. Manager Link further stated that the <br />proposed new business is located in a prime economic development district and will offer a minimum of <br />90 to 100 jobs. Many of these jobs will be staffed by women and minorities, at a salary equal to or better <br />than the current living wage. The new business will also provide a benefit to the County as to increased <br />tax revenues. The County's investment of $50,000.00 will be recouped in three (3) to four (4) years. <br />EDC Director Diane Reid reiterated Manager Link's statements as to a positive <br />economic impact, as well as emphasizing the environmental benefits. The 9.9-acre site was in poor <br />condition, with trash and debris, including nine (9) burial waste sites that must be totally excavated. The <br />site has been vacant for a long period of time, which only encouraged illegal activity. Ms. Reid introduced <br />Bruce Webber, Engineering Manager with Barber and Ross. <br />Mr. Webber first stated that the community has been very supportive of the project <br />and his company has taken on quite a challenge. An application has been made for clean up of the site <br />and the next step will be to prepare the site for construction. The construction will take approximately <br />three (3) to four (4) months once started. Mr. Webber stated that a decision as to the contractor will be <br />made the week of September 13-17, 1999. <br />There were no public comments. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner <br />Halkiotis to close the public hearing. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner <br />Carey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the recommended proposed utility extension fund <br />agreement between Orange County and Barber and Ross. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />8. ITEMS FOR DECISION -CONSENT AGENDA <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve <br />those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br />a. Minutes <br />This item was removed and placed at the end of the Consent Agenda. <br />b. Budget Amendment #1 <br />This item was removed and placed at the end of the Consent Agenda. <br />C. Voluntary Agricultural District Designation - Hurley T. Tate Property <br />This item was removed and placed at the end of the Consent Agenda. <br />d. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Refunds <br />The board approved 29 requests for motor vehicle <br />NAME <br />American Honda Finance Corporation <br />John Robert Brinkhous <br />Chase Manhattan Auto Finance Corporation <br />Young Ho Chung <br />Julian Carter Culton <br />Phillip P. Deussen <br />Phillip P. Deussen <br />property tax refunds are listed below <br />ACCOUNT # <br />F15053 <br />E90574 <br />D76401 <br />F81102 <br />F81335 <br />D76902 <br />E97183 <br />AMOUNT <br />$382.13 <br />$123.07 <br />$389.89 <br />$47.73 <br />$125.33 <br />$139.12 <br />$120.46