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z-z9�zd� <br /> 8d <br /> The Board approved a legal notice for items to be presented at the joint planning area <br /> public hearing scheduled for April 12, 2000. <br /> e. Personnel Ordinance Revision—Tuition Refund <br /> This item was placed at the end of the consent agenda for separate consideration. <br /> f. Late Application for Homestead Property Tax Exemption <br /> The Board approved one late application for homestead property tax exemption for the <br /> 1999 tax year in accordance with the resolution incorporated herein by reference. <br /> e Lease Agreement for Relocation of High Rock Road Solid Waste Convenience <br /> Center <br /> The Board included a rent escalator clause in the lease agreement for the relocation of <br /> the High Rock solid waste convenience center and authorized the Chair to sign the agreement. <br /> h. Memorandum of Agreement with UNC School of Dentistry for Health Department <br /> Smart Start Grant <br /> The Board renewed an agreement with the UNC School of Dentistry for the Health <br /> Department Smart Start Grant and authorized the Chair to sign. <br /> i_ Contract with DMG-Maximus. Inc. to Conduct a Cost Study for Personal Health <br /> Services <br /> The Board awarded a contract to DMG-Maximus in the amount of$11,000 to conduct a <br /> cost study for the Health Department to help determine fees for personal health services and <br /> authorized the Chair to sign. <br /> L Budget Amendment#7 <br /> The Board approved the Pathways School capital project ordinance for the Orange <br /> County school district and authorized the Chair to sign. <br /> VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS <br /> ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA <br /> a. Boundary and Conservation Easement Survey of Duke Forest Property for <br /> County Acquisition <br /> The Board considered awarding a contract to Callemyn-Parker and Associates in the <br /> amount of$5,617 for survey services associated with the County's purchase of 63 acres from <br /> Duke University for open space and watershed protection. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked about the timetable for completing the acquisition of this <br /> property and Rich Shaw said that closing of the property is anticipated to occur at the end of <br /> March. There are a few administrative details that need to be taken care of first. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br /> award a contract to Callemyn-Parker and Associates in the amount of$5,617 for survey services <br /> associated with the County's purchase of 63 acres from Duke University for open space and <br /> watershed protection. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> e. Personnel Ordinance Revision —Tuition Refund <br /> The Board considered updating the Orange County personnel ordinance to increase <br /> the tuition refund amount for eligible County employees from $300 to $600 per fiscal year. <br /> Commissioner Gordon said that when Duke University is included in the list of colleges <br /> at$1,620, it increases the average from $480 to $605. <br /> Elaine Holmes, Personnel Director, said that Duke University was included so the <br /> Commissioners could have the information and see the tuition amounts at the area universities. <br /> The amount of$600 was recommended because the staff looked at the overall amounts provided <br /> by the employers in the area. <br /> Commissioner Brown asked about the people who have participated in this benefit and <br /> what they have studied. <br />