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7' . <br /> 4 <br /> He explained that their is a problem with egress and ingress <br /> which could be addressed by purchasing five acres adjoining the property <br /> and moving the drive. <br /> McAdoo finalized his report with the following proposals: (1) <br /> maintain the motorpool service as a function of the County by constructing <br /> a new motorpool facility, (2) retain the existing facility for storage <br /> purposes, (3) construct a new public works administrative office building <br /> and (4) acquire the necessary property and construct a new driveway. <br /> In answer to a question from Commissioner Willhoit, McAdoo <br /> stated that the County currently contracts out a portion of its <br /> maintenance for heavy equipment and other special equipment. The expansion <br /> costs would be less than the contract service with fewer problems. <br /> Commissioner Halkiotis stated that something needs to be done <br /> with the facility -- either repair or replacement. <br /> Chair Marshall stated there are a lot of needs that will be <br /> identified in the CIP and this request will be considered at that time. <br /> 1. ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT <br /> Dr. Anne Gross, Chair of the Animal Control Task Force, made <br /> reference to the outline of the budgetary impacts that would be necessary <br /> to initiate the animal control program in accordance with the ordinance. <br /> The budgetary items include (1) differential licensing, (2) low cost <br /> spay/neuter program, (3) professionally trained director for animal <br /> control and (4) collection of fines. <br /> F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA <br /> The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board: <br /> 1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - ORANGE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION <br /> SERVICE (A copy of the agreement is in the permanent agenda file in the <br /> Clerk's Office) . <br /> To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Orange <br /> Soil and Water Conservation District and the Soil Conservation Service, <br /> USDA and the County of Orange, North Carolina and to authorize the Chair <br /> to sign. The effective date will be the date signed and it may be <br /> modified or terminated at any time by mutual consent of the parties hereto <br /> or may be terminated by any one of the parties alone by giving sixty (60) <br /> days notice in writing to the other. <br /> 2. BUDGET AMENDMENT AUTHORIZATION <br /> To authorize a budget amendment to transfer $1,600 from <br /> Contingency to the Commissioner's budget to allow for the employment of <br /> temporary personnel. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis to approve the items listed under the consent agenda. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> 3 . FIREWORKS DISPLAY REQUEST; N.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS <br /> Alan Bolick distributed a pamphlet and spoke about the Special <br /> Olympics and indicated that 500 volunteers are needed. The opening <br /> ceremonies will take place May 22 at Fetzer Field. <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis to approve the permit allowing the fireworks display on May 22 <br /> as requested by the N.C. Special Olympics. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> G. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA <br /> 1. JAIL INSPECTION <br />