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5 MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to approve the preliminary plans for Quinn Subdivision with a Class • "B" private road (Ryan Road) and the condition that access to Lot A be restricted to Ryan Road. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 07. O.T. FARRINGTON FAMILY LANDS-MINOR-CLASS A ROAD Susan Smith presented for consideration of approval a minor subdivision with a Class "A" Private Road for the properties of Curtis Farrington located in Bingham Township on NC 54. The Planning Staff recommends approval of a minor subdivision to be served by a dedicated public road and constructed to state-maintained paved road standards. The Planning Board recommends approval of a minor subdivision served by a Class "A" road. Dr. Gordon indicated the discussion focused on the requirements for the developer and there was a question of how much development would occur. The staff felt the potential for a large number of lots exists. Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Chair Willhoit to approve the recommendation of the Planning Staff, i.e., to approve a minor subdivision served by a dedicated public road and constructed to state- maintained paved road standards. VOTE; AYES, 2; NOES, 2 (Commissioners Carey and Lloyd). Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the recommendation of the Planning Board for approval of a minor subdivision served by a Class "A" road. VOTE: AYES, 2; NOES, 2 (Chair Willhoit and Commissioner Marshall). Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey to refer this item back to the Planning Board and ask that they address the problem of the potential density that may occur in that area and the problems of right-of-way. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. BL. BUDGET WORK SESSION-ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Norman Baithcock, Chair of the Orange County Board of Education, noted that the recommendation of $267,000 for capital projects for the Orange County school system was not enough to fulfill the full needs of every student. Dr. Dan Lunsford, Superintendent of Orange County Schools, presented an outline of past accomplishments and gave general information and concerns about the budget. He expressed a concern about the cash flow because of the low fund balance. He emphasized that the budget request is for a hold-the-line budget. In capital outlay, many items have been listed in prior year requests and not funded causing the list to be longer. He stated that $750,000 is needed each year in recurring capital for capital outlay; $978,000 is requested for this year Of that amount $42,300 will be used to provide a facility for storing diesel fuel for use by both school systems. Wayne Watts, Director of Finance for Orange County Schools, pointed out the budget had been done in the standard format as required by the state. Orange County Schools is requesting a total of $4,966,992 from the County. The total budget is slightly more than 15.5 million. The total operating expenses of $3,988,569 represents a 21.9% increase. Watts highlighted the 12 minor capital improvements. He noted that the instructional and media equipment request includes replacement items. The sources of revenues are broken down into state revenues and local revenues. The state revenues total $499,794 which represents a 9.6% increase over last years! request. The per child request of $789 is an increase of $136 per child. He expressed concerns about the low fund balance of $40,000 at the end of June, 1985, and the low contingency amount of $31,000. Salary improvement programs for non-certificated employees would cost approximately $46,400. Dr. Lunsford presented a memorandum which outlined the major capital improvements for Orange High School and the time table.