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12 -month list for the TIP. He said that this could be sent to the County Commissioners. This <br />information is also on the web. <br />Chair Jacobs said that the County Commissioners did not recall getting a notice about the <br />Estes Drive project and the construction on 1 -40. Mike Mills said that the construction on 1 -40 stops at <br />the Orange County line. He will send the information that he has on all projects to the County Manager. <br />Commissioner Brown asked for an update on the Smith Level Road project. Mike Mills will <br />check and get back to the County Commissioners. The Division is recommending a four -lane divided <br />road because of the traffic count. There were questions about the traffic count and this is being <br />evaluated. Regarding Estes Drive, there will be some preliminary environmental work done to see what <br />is out there. This will be in the newspaper. This project is still several years away. <br />Chair Jacobs asked about the computerized signalization project on Churton Street. Mike <br />Mills said that the system has been designed and he will let the County Commissioners know where they <br />are in the bid process. <br />Chair Jacobs said that on a visit to some of the larger industrial plants in the Mebane area, a <br />concern was expressed about snow removal and many asked if they could move up on the list because <br />the employees could not get to work. <br />8. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve <br />those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br />a. Citizen Participation Plan for Housing /Community Development Programs <br />The Board approved the citizen participation plan for use in the implementation of federal and <br />state housing programs. <br />b. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Article 9. Signs <br />The Board closed the public hearing, received recommendations and denied the proposed <br />text amendment to Article 9. Signs, of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance, as recommended by the <br />Administration and the Planning Board. <br />C. Budget Amendment #7 <br />The Board approved budget ordinance amendments and the grant project ordinance for fiscal <br />year 2001 -2002 incorporated herein by reference. <br />d. Master Aging Plan Senior Housing Assessment Project <br />This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate <br />consideration. <br />e. Housing Rehabilitation Contract Award <br />The Board awarded and authorized the Chair to sign a contract in the amount of $16,724 at <br />104 Bert Street, Carrboro, and $15,311 at 109 Glosson Circle, Carrboro, to Triple J Construction <br />Company for housing rehabilitation under the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. <br />f. Contract Award — Rotating Card File for Voter Registration Cards <br />The Board was to consider awarding a contract to Patterson Business Systems of Raleigh in <br />the amount of $26,415 for a rotating card file system for voter registration cards. This item was deleted <br />from the agenda. <br />g_ Bid Awards: Flooring Improvements at Whitted Human Services Center and Recreation <br />Center <br />This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate <br />consideration. <br />h. Memorandum of Understanding — N.C. Wetlands Restoration Program <br />The Board entered into a memorandum of understanding with the state Department of <br />Environment and Natural Resources wetlands restoration program. <br />1. Proposed Deed Restriction for Little River Park and Natural Area <br />The Board authorized the Staff to work with the County Attorney to record the attached deed <br />restrictions to restrict future use of the Little River Regional Park and Natural Area to public outdoor <br />recreation uses. <br />