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that the same thing was going to happen in Orange County and that it would all be over with by the time he read the message. The suspect is in prison at this time. EMS Director Jack Ball commended Sheriff Pendergrass far the coordination of effort yesterday. Commissioner Halkiotis complemented the Sheriff on the effort yesterday. He said that the Sheriff has been prepared for something like this far over ten years. He said that this could happen anywhere. Commissioner Carey said that this confirms the rationality of the investment in school resource officers. He made reference to the incident where the suspect was transported in April for a mental health issue. He said that there was a problem here and that they should be doing something different or better in terms of treatment to pick up on these things and try to prevent these types of incidences. Sheriff Pendergrass said that April 20t" was the anniversary of the Columbine incident and the suspect attempted suicide. The procedure was followed and he received medication. Commissioner Gordon and Commissioner Foushee also thanked the Sheriff. Commissioner Foushee agreed with Commissioner Carey that the investment in SROs is necessary. b. Tropical Storm Ernesto Preparations EMS Director Jack Ball said that Tropical Storm Ernesto is coming to North Carolina and the projected path is east of Raleigh. It is projected that the area will get 3-5 inches of rain and some high wind gusts. They have been coordinating activities for preparation with all partners, which include the utilities, OWASA, the Towns, and the non-profits. In their briefings they discussed monitoring the storm in its progress; monitoring the roads, creeks, streams, low lying areas far flooding; and being prepared to provide assistance to anyone that needs to be taken out of these areas. They will also monitor the power outages and assist the power companies. They will also assist DOT in the event that there is any kind of debris on the roads. He urged the citizens to be prepared and to have 72 hours worth of food and water, stay clear of downed power lines, and stay away from flooded roads. 2. Proposed change to meeting time of 9121106 closed session (pinkl Chair Jacobs made reference to another addition to the agenda, which was on the pink sheet. This is just a change in meeting time for Thursday, September 21, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to change the time for the September 21, 2006 meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Original Agenda 1. Capital and Debt Related Matters a) Approval of Fiscal Year 2006-07 School and County Capital Project Ordinances Rod Visser explained the three major topics for this item. He said that in June, the Board took many actions related to the adoption of County and School Capital Project Ordinances for 2006-2007. There were a variety of other projects that the Board did not act on at that time, and the plan is to bring these project ordinances back at the next regular meeting for consideration. Budget Director Donna Coffey made reference to the green cover. The shaded portions are those projects to be approved at the September 12t" meeting. Rod Visser recognized the CHCCS Board members and staff that were in attendance. The OCS Board had a special meeting tonight.