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9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA a. Agricultural Conservation Easement from the Wizard's Cauldron The Board considered accepting a deed of easement granting a perpetual easement to Orange County at Wizard's Cauldron, 5411 Highway 86 N. in Cedar Grove. Economic Development Director Dianne Reid made this presentation. This easement will allow the transfer of development rights to the front portion of the property so that there can be an expansion of the existing operation and the company can continue to grow. John Troy, owner of Wizard's Cauldron, said that all of his products are certified organic. He would like to keep his company where it is and continue to grow. He thinks that his company is an asset to the County. The Commissioners commended John Troy for his company and the asset that it is to Orange County. John Troy said that he just found out about the living wage in Orange County and he is going to increase his salaries to reflect this. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to accept the deed of easement and authorize the Manager to execute the deed on behalf of Orange County as grantee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Housing Bond Program — Change in Location The Board considered approving the transfer of$300,000 in housing bond funds from the Freedom Park apartment project to the Club Nova single room occupancy project. Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes said that the Club Nova project is being developed by the OPC Foundation and the North Carolina Mental Health Association. She gave background information, which was outlined in the agenda abstract. The site is at 103 W. Main Street in Carrboro. All of the 24 single-room occupancy units will be built directly behind the existing Club Nova building and will serve families with disabilities and with incomes below 30% of the County's median income level. This project is now going through the Town of Carrboro's planning process, and the Town approved a conditional use permit for the project on April 9`h. She made reference to page seven of the agenda abstract, which is the budget for the project. The layout of the project is on page 13 of the agenda abstract. Chris Moran from the InterFaith Council said that IFC has developed various affordable housing projects and sponsored with other organizations. Their mission right now is not to be a developer, but through the continuum of care process, to have the capability of bringing more affordable housing dollars in Orange County. There will be more requests on June 21't for money for affordable housing. He said that they were very excited about this project that is long overdue. There are members of Club Nova who have been served by IFC and who have volunteered for IFC. Their aim is to partner with others to develop these types of projects. Commissioner Brown said that this was the culmination of putting affordable housing on the bond. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the transfer of$300,000 in housing bond funds from the Freedom Park apartment project to the Club Nova single room occupancy project. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. Appointment to the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) The Board considered appointing one of its members as a liaison to ICLEI. Commissioner Brown volunteered to be the County Commissioner liaison. Environment and Resource Conservation Director David Stancil said that he would be monitoring the activities of this organization and would be updating the County Commissioners. Commissioner Halkiotis volunteered to be the alternate. The Board made these appointments by acclamation (Commissioner Brown as liaison and Commissioner Halkiotis as alternate). d. Reappointment to the Orange Community Housing and Land Trust (OCHLT) The Board considered an appointment of an Orange County representative to OCHLT.