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Chair Jacobs made reference to the letter to the Mayors and said that there was never any doubt that the Board of County Commissioners would fund Elementary School #10 and he said that it seemed important to articulate the continued commitment to provide public educational facilities in a timely manner as they have always done in the past. He appreciates the CHCCS Board's collaborative spirit and respect. 4. County Manager's Report John Link asked Library Director Brenda Stephens and Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes to come forward because they have been awarded a National Association of County Commissioners Award far Achievement. Brenda Stephens received the award for the Carrboro Cybrary and Tara Fikes received the award for the Affordable Housing Advisory Board's annual calendar, which included the achievements in housing. John Link asked Rod Visser to introduce the new Director of Elections and Rod Visser deferred to Melvin Beasley, Chair of the Board of Elections. Melvin Beasley introduced the new Director, Barry Garner. Barry Garner said that he looks forward to working with the Board of County Commissioners and he likes the county's motto of "You Count In Orange County." 5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Foushee to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: a. Minutes The Board approved the minutes from April 18 (Regular Meeting), April 20 (5:30 pm with Affordable Housing), April 20 (7:30 pm Budget Work Session}, and April 25 (with School Boards), 2006 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. b. Appointments (1 ~ Jury Commission -Reappointment The Board reappointed Bob Hall to the Jury Commission to a full term ending June 30, 2008. {2) Boards County Commissioners Serve On This item was removed and placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax ReleaselRefunds The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to 47 requests for motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. d. Change in BOCC Regular Meeting Schedule The Board amended its regular meeting calendar by changing the Quarterly Public Hearing to a Work Session on Monday, August 28, 2006 and to change the location from the F. Gordon Battle Courtroom to the Government Services Center in Hillsborough, N. C.; and adding a meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Government Services Center in Hillsborough, N. C., to consider the qualifications of candidates for the County Manager position. This meeting is likely to be a closed session-only meeting. e. Contract with UNC School of Dentistry and Health Department far Services of a Dentist The Board approved a contract for the provision of dental clinical services for the Health Department by a UNC School of Dentistry faculty member and authorized the Chair to sign. f. Contract Renewal with Northern Blue for DSS Leaal Services The Board renewed a contract for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for legal representation for the Department of Social Services and authorized the Chair to sign. g_ Contract Renewal with Carina Family Network for Emeraency Placements for Youth