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O J� CJ g (p O YfiT,c9 <br /> The Board approved the petition from NCDOT for approval of the addition of Tallyho Trail, Kit <br /> Lane, Reynard Road, Brace Lane, North Hound Court, South Hound Court and Salem Lane in Chapel Hill <br /> Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. <br /> D. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT#5 <br /> The Board adopted the capital project ordinances as stated below appropriating impact fees <br /> for renovations of Hillsborough Elementary School: <br /> A. L. STANBACK RENOVATION -ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS <br /> Source - Transfer from General Fund (1995-96) $ 50,000 <br /> Appropriation - A. L. Stanback Renovations $ 50,000 <br /> Transfer to Hillsborough Elementary School ($ 50,000) <br /> (NEW) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HILLSBOROUGH ELEMENTARY -ORANGE COUNTY <br /> SCHOOLS <br /> Source - Transfer from Impact Fees Fund (1995-96) $ 423,750 <br /> Source - Transfer from A. L. Stanback Renovation (1995-96) 50,000 <br /> Appropriation - New Elementary School $ 473,750 <br /> VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS <br /> IX. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA <br /> A. LEASE APPROVAL -503 WEST FRANKLIN STREET <br /> At the February 20, 1996 Commissioners meeting,the Board requested information regarding <br /> proposed programming for the Skill Development Center. John Link indicated that the agenda abstract <br /> describes the programs, number of staff by agency, projected number of clients and funding contributions. <br /> The Board also authorized the Staff to pursue other options which might reduce the overall <br /> County cost. It has been determined by staff that one such option appears to be outright acquisition of the <br /> facility. <br /> It was the consensus of the Board to defer action on this item until after the closed session. <br /> X. REPORTS <br /> A. ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT <br /> Randy Brantley, Chair of the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, summarized <br /> the information in the agenda. The members of this committee donated over 450 volunteers hours and <br /> traveled over 1458 miles. The Committee worked on a local level and state level. The Regional J. <br /> Ombudsman Program and Governor and Mrs. Hunt gave a volunteer recognition reception at the Governor's <br /> Mansion in June. The Committee was recognized for the commitment of their members and caring service <br /> on behalf of long term care residents in Orange County. The Chair received special recognition for <br /> outstanding advocacy efforts for his work on behalf of all North Carolina Domiciliary Home Residents. <br /> B. RESTORATION OF THE NORWOOD-JONES LAW OFFICE <br /> The Board received a report on the condition of the Norwood-Jones Office, a historic building <br /> located on the corner of Margaret Lane and Court Street in Hillsborough and owned by the County. <br /> Members of the Preservation Fund of Hillsborough, Inc. asked that the Board give them <br /> permission to restore the building and that together they establish a time frame in which the County and <br /> Preservation Fund can work together on this worthy venture. They want to restore the building and open it to <br /> the public. They estimate the cost of restoring this structure at$30,000 to $40,000. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to <br /> receive the report, approve proceeding and bring back a plan of action. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> C. FY-1996-97 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS GOALS <br /> John Link presented for Board discussion the 1996-97 goals. He suggested holding a public <br /> hearing in April and adopting the goals the first meeting in May. <br />