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financial support for the county school system while maintaining or increasing funds far the CHC <br />school system. <br />2. Approve Merger of the two school systems in Orange County with a July 2007 Effective Date of <br />Merger. While an affirmative vote would be non-binding, the BOCC would commit in advance to <br />implementing the results of the vote by July 1, 2007. If the voters choose Merger, the CHC <br />School District tax would be phased out by July 1,2007 as the countywide general ad valorem tax is <br />increased to fund schools. The phase out of the CHC School District tax would begin in July 2004 <br />with the adoption of the 2004/05 county budget. This would provide some immediate financial <br />support for the county school system while maintaining or increasing funds for the CHC School <br />system . <br />Chair Jacobs suggested addressing items 9-b, 9-c, 9-d, and 9-e. <br />Commissioner Brown wanted to adjourn at 10:30. <br />John Link said that the interim APS contract needs to be addressed tonight. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that 9-b could wait and 9-c should be addressed first. <br />a. Proposed Addenda to Interlocal Agreement on CHCCS High School #3 <br />The Board considered approval of two addenda to the interlocal agreement that became effective on <br />August 7, 2003, regarding the planned third Chapel Hill - Carrboro City Schools {CHCCS) High School #3. <br />A motion was made by Chair Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Brown to refer this item to the <br />CHCCS board for their recommendation and/or review and approval. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />c. Interim Management and Operations Services Contract with the Animal Protection Society for <br />the Orange County Animal Shelter <br />The Board considered approving a contract negotiated by County staff with Animal Protection Society <br />{APS) to provide interim management and operations services for the Orange County Animal Shelter from <br />February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 in the amount of $44,470 per month, subject to final review by the <br />County Manager and County Attorney. <br />Jahn Link said that they have tried to address all points discussed in previous meetings regarding the <br />interim contract. This contract carries through June. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the <br />Manager's recommendation to approve a contract negotiated by County staff with Animal Protection Society <br />{APS) to provide interim management and operations services for the Orange County Animal Shelter from <br />February 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 in the amount of $44,470 per month, subject to final review by the <br />County Manager and County Attorney. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />d. Southern Orange Senior Center Planning Process <br />The Board considered outlining the planning, design, and construction process for the Southern Orange <br />Senior Center, including timeline; and to recommend planning committee structure and schedule <br />appointments to be made at the first Board meeting in 2004 {January 26). <br />Fred Schroeder distributed a handout. He is the past president of the Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior <br />Center. He expressed appreciation to the Board of County Commissioners for their ongoing and present <br />support of issues important to seniors in Orange County. He presented the resolution. This is a unanimous <br />resolution by the board of the Friends, urging the County Commissioners to change the location of the <br />proposed new Southern Orange Senior Center to the northeast corner of this property. The previous plans, <br />which had anticipated collaboration with the University called for placement of the center on the <br />southwestern point. These plans are not going to come to fruition and they believe it is essential to move <br />forward with this center and that this location is the best one. It would permit separate parking and a <br />separate entrance and it would enhance safety. He recognized the members of the board in attendance <br />and asked them to stand. He pointed out that they were placed on the agenda for 7:30 p.m. by the staff. <br />He requested that in the future that there be an earlier placement in the agenda if possible. <br />