ORD-2001-014 Budget Amendment #11

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Fly The Board held a public hearing on a resolution authorizing the installment purchase of two tracts totaling 131 acres for addition to the Seven-Mile Creek Preserve. The total cost including land and interest is $601,974. David Stancil showed the location of these tracts of land on a map. He spoke about how the area has served as a haven for wildlife for many years. This area has remained undeveloped and has no intersecting roads. The idea of the Seven-Mile Creek Preserve was incorporated into the Lands Legacy Program as a potential long-term haven for wildlife in Orange County. He presented an addition to the contract and asked that it be included in the action. The plan is to retain the lands in a natural state, with some nature trails, primitive camping, and picnic areas. The funding sources are the Lands Legacy Fund and the Cheeks District Recreation and Open Space Payment-In-Lieu Fund. There were no public comments. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to close the public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution, which is incorporated herein by reference, to approve the installment purchase of approximately 131 acres of land from Mayes' Hill, Ltd. as described in the resolution. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to exempt the property from the requirements of G. S. 143, Article 3D, as it pertains to the selection of surveyors. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Commissioner Jacobs recognized the seller, Bud Mayes who was in the audience. 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Appointments This item was removed and considered at the end of the Consent Agenda. 1L. Minutes The Board approved minutes from the following meetings: Nov. 27, 2000 quarterly public hearing; Nov. 30, 2000 work session; Dec. 4, 2000 regular meeting; Dec. 6, 2000 CP&L public forum; Dec. 12, 2000 meeting continued from Dec. 9, 2000; Dec. 12, 2000 public hearing; Jan. 18, 2001 regular meeting; Jan. 29, 2001 work session; Jan. 31, 2001 meeting with the Town of Hillsborough; and, Feb. 7, 2001 regular meeting. g-. Motor Vehicle Pror)ertv Tax Refunds The Board approved three requests for resolution on file in the Clerk's Office. d. Budget Amendment #11 The Board approved budget ordinance ordinances for fiscal year 2000-01. e. Department of Public Instruction For property tax refunds in accordance with the amendments and capital and grant project of f. Bid Award: County Buildings Fiber Optic Cable Installation The Board was to consider awarding a bid to SFM Company, Inc., of Whittier Calif., in the amount of $32,500, to install fiber optic cable between County buildings in downtown Hillsborough. This item was deleted. jqL Lease Renewal: Suite 106, 601 W. Franklin St. The Board renewed and authorized the Chair to sign a lease with Jim Lilley Properties at 501 W. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, in the amount of $9552 per year, and taxes-in-lieu of $67 per month.