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<br />that it would be done last fiscal year. He said that Mr. Savia seemed to think that there was no <br />time limit. He said that whatever is paid, it should not be the full amount because performance <br />was not what was requested. <br />Commissioner Gordon said that she was made aware that there were some <br />departments and areas missing in the report. She said that there is a straightforward way to get <br />six-mile fire districts. Insurance rates can go dawn for people within the fire districts. She would <br />like to take advantage of the possibility of doing six-mile fire districts. Laura Blackmon said that <br />the staff is pursuing this. <br />Laura Blackmon said that Andy Sachs has been making appointments with the County <br />Commissioners in preparation far the retreat in January. The goal is to get these meetings <br />finished before Christmas break. <br />Laura Blackmon said that she reviewed with staff yesterday the estimates far the park <br />and ride shuttle proposal during the construction of the justice facility and the County campus. <br />The figures are exceedingly high. She said that, with Board approval, she would like to pursue <br />less expensive alternatives in a very quick timeframe. She said that a report would have to be <br />submitted to the Board of Adjustment before its next meeting. <br />Laura Blackman said that she would be returning to Florida on December 15-19t" and <br />Assistant County Manager Gwen Harvey would be Acting Manager while she is away. <br />5. Items for Decision--Consent Agenda <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br />approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: <br />a. Minutes -NONE <br />b. Appointments <br />(1) Jury Commission -Reappointment <br />The Board reappointed Bob Hall to the Jury Commission to a third full term ending June 30, <br />2008. <br />(2} Orange Unified Transportation Board -Reappointments <br />The Board reappointed Julian Marshall, Robert Peterson, Bryn Smith, and Nancy Baker to <br />the Orange Unified Transportation Board to first full terms ending September 30, 2009. <br />(3) Recreation and Parks Advisory Council -Reappointment <br />The Board reappointed Geoffrey Hathaway to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council to <br />a second full term ending December 31, 2009. <br />c. Motor Vehicle Property Tax Release/Refunds <br />The Board adopted a refund resolution, which is incorporated by reference, related to 66 <br />requests fro motor vehicle property tax releases or refunds in accordance with North Carolina <br />General Statutes. <br />d. Budget Amendment #7 <br />The Board approved budget ordinance amendments and capital project ordinances for fiscal <br />year 2006-07 for Department on Aging, Commissioners' Contingency, EMS <br />Relocation/Meadowlands Annex Capital Project Ordinance, Miscellaneous, Library Services, <br />Department of Social Services, Emergency Management, Health Department, and Human <br />Services. <br />e. Resolution Authorizing Installment Financing Contract for Equipment Purchases <br />The Board adapted the resolutions, which are incorporated by reference, and authorized the <br />Finance Director and County Attorney to execute documents as required to accomplish the <br />financing with Bank of America. <br />f. Primary Care Funds Acceptance <br />The Board accepted start-up funding to provide primary care services to traditional Health <br />Department clients at Southern Human Services Center (SHSC). <br />