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r 399 <br /> Barry Jacobs said that Moorefields is in the Public Interest District (PID) and since they are a <br /> nonprofit organization, they would not be eligible for the tax incentives. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to refer <br /> this ordinance for the designation of four (4) proposed Orange County Historic Landmarks to the Historic <br /> Preservation Commission for recommendations to be returned to the Board of County Commissioners no <br /> sooner than June 22, 1998. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> THIS ENDS THE PUBLIC HEARING PORTION OF THIS MEETING (8:10 break) <br /> ITEM NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA <br /> Lynn Holtkamp spoke about the satellite annexation planned by the Town of Mebane. She said <br /> that the citizens in this area of Mebane, which is part of Orange County, are asking the Board of County <br /> Commissioners for their help to stop this annexation. She asked the County Commissioners to write a <br /> letter to the Mebane Town Council expressing concern over this issue and ask for a dialogue, The <br /> annexation would allow light manufacturing in a residential area. <br /> In answer to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, John Link said that the Mebane town <br /> Council is responding to a request from an outside entity to annex this area so they can zone this land for <br /> light industry. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis feels a letter needs to be sent requesting information on this <br /> annexation. Also, we need to copy our legislative delegation and leave a trail of concern. Mebane plans a <br /> public hearing on June 1st and John Link said that the letter will be done in time for that public hearing. <br /> New Item Added to the Agenda for Decision <br /> Salary for Orange County Health Director <br /> Tim Ives, Chair of the Orange County Board of Health, presented for the Board's <br /> consideration a recommendation from the Board of Health. They have completed their search for a new <br /> Health Director and selected Rosemary Summers for this position. They recommend a salary of$73,153 <br /> which is Salary Grade 80, Step 8C. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to <br /> approve the recommended salary of Salary Grade 80, Step 8C, $73,153. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Reports carried forward from the May 19. 1998 regular meeting <br /> (a) 1998-99 Commissioners' Goals <br /> In response to a question from Commissioner Gordon on the timetable for approving the <br /> Commissioners' goals, John Link said that the goals are presented to the County Commissioners for their <br /> comments in April. The staff then brings the revised goals to the County Commissioners in August or Sept. <br /> They try to bring back updates on a periodic basis and usually prior to the County Commissioners retreat in <br /> December. Goals are not added without the approval of the County Commissioners. <br /> Regarding the Agricultural Advisory Board goals, the Commissioners expressed concern <br /> that some of these goals had not been approved by the Commissioners. Interim Planning Director Gene Bell <br /> said that these goals have been revised and will not go forward without the Board's adoption. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis said he is concerned that the revisions be reviewed before being <br /> adopted and feels we need to indicate the Board action on these goals. He does not want to add any items <br /> without knowing the full impact. <br /> John Link said that the major challenge is the dialogue that must take place to be sure <br /> the goal is what the County Commissioners desire. <br />