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6 <br /> 1 finished space needs. The information technology arena would need general flex space. The <br /> 2 Triangle is over-supplied in this kind of space, but Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Carrboro is <br /> 3 not. However, this space that is available here is expensive. The recommendation to go after <br /> 4 the life science group would be to go to Carolina North. He said that.in the report he talked <br /> 5 about developing buildings that would provide some redevelopment opportunities for some of <br /> 6 the life science groups (NC 54 corridor). <br /> 7 The "tech savvy" group would have more relaxed and unconventional work styles. <br /> 8 These are companies such as those at American Underground at the American Tobacco <br /> 9 Campus. <br /> 10 There is an opportunity at Odum Village in the intermediate term, but not for a couple of <br /> 11 years. In 2015, the University intends not to use that space further. <br /> 12 Commissioner Hemminger said that these companies seem to want to be in an <br /> 13 urbanized area. She asked if these companies still have a strong tie to UNC. <br /> 14 Commissioner McKee encouraged the Economic Development staff to continue with <br /> 15 these recommendations. He said that this is very good thinking. <br /> 16 Commissioner Foushee said that one of the recommendations is to have the County's <br /> 17 small business loan program to focus on these types of companies and to set aside funding to <br /> 18 encourage these types of companies. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 5. Consent Agenda <br /> 21 A motion was made by Commissioner Hemminger, seconded by Commissioner Yuhasz <br /> 22 to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br /> 23 <br /> 24 a. Minutes <br /> 25 The Board approved the minutes from January 24, 31 and February 10, 2012 as submitted <br /> 26 by the Clerk to the Board. <br /> 27 b. Appointments—None <br /> 28 <br /> 29 c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds <br /> 30 This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate <br /> 31 consideration. <br /> 32 d. Property Tax Releases and/or Refunds <br /> 33 The Board adopted a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, to release property <br /> 34 values related to fifteen (15) requests for property tax release and/or refund in accordance <br /> 35 with North Carolina General Statute 105-381. <br /> 36 e. Application for Property Tax Exemption/Exclusion <br /> 37 The Board approved a resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to one <br /> 38 untimely application for exemption/exclusion from ad valorem taxation for the 2011 tax year. <br /> 39 f. Jail Inspection Report <br /> 40 The Board received the jail inspection report for January 4, 2012 from the North Carolina <br /> 41 Department of Health and Human Services. <br /> 42 g_ Bid Award: Electronic Security Control System Upgrade for Orange County Jail <br /> 43 The Board awarded the bid to Norment Security Group, Inc. of Garner, North Carolina at a <br /> 44 cost of$144,789 and authorized the Financial Services Director to execute the necessary <br /> 45 paperwork. <br /> 46 h. Notice of Public Hearing on Orange County's 2012 Legislative Agenda <br /> 47 The Board directed the Clerk to the Board and the County Manager to publish a notice of <br /> 48 the Board of County Commissioners' plans to hold a public hearing on April 3, 2012 at 7:00 <br /> 49 p.m. at the Department of Social Services — Hillsborough Commons at 113 Mayo Street in <br /> 50 Hillsborough, North Carolina to receive public comments on potential items for inclusion in <br />