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14 Commissioner Gordon made reference to the idea of co-locating the satellite campus with the new Orange County High School. Chair Carey said that the task force did tour a co-location site in Caswell_County. As the task force reviewed the Orange County high school site, it determined that co-location might not be feasible because of the size of the site. Commissioner Gordon supports the location of the satellite campus in central Orange County. She asked about the DTCC branch in Treybum in Durham County,which could be used by people who live in the northern part of the County. She would like to see the pros and cons of the various sites. She would also like for the site to be close to the new high school because of the educational and geographical advantages. Cedar Ridge High School is the name of the new Orange County High School Commissioner Jacobs thanked the members of the task force including Commissioner Halkiotis and Chair Carey. In response to Commissioner Gordon's concern about co-location with the new high school, he said that there has been some indication that a campus may be able to be located in the 1-85/1-40 EDD. He thanked staff for options on how the County plans to match the $4,000,000 bond. He would like to understand the recurring cost. The representatives from DTCC estimated the annual recurring operating costs to be $400,000 to$500,000. They will provide more detailed information soon. John Link asked that the County Commissioners authorize the staff to incorporate into the County's Capital Improvement Plan responses to the concerns that have been expressed about the financial impact of the state bond and specifically a DTCC satellite campus in Orange County. Commissioner Halkiotis commended Barbara Baker for her work on this task force. He feels that the campus would need to be centrally located. He said that location in one of the County's EDDs with access from the interstate would be important. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to have staff come back with a recommendation in January 2001 for further discussion of a satellite campus for Durham Technical Community College in Orange County and how it could be pursued. Also, if this is going to be considered for the bond referendum in November 2001, information needs to be received In January. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reoortina The Board recognized the staff of the Finance Department for earning the Government Finance Officers'Association(GFOA)Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. John Link said that this is the highest form of recognition that professionals in local government can receive. The Orange County Finance Department has received this award every year since 1982. Ken Chavious introduced the members of his staff—Debbie Smith,Joyce Holmes, Howard Fitts, and Debbie Hams. Dorothy Hurdle and Bridgett Wade are also on his staff but were not in attendance. g; Alternative Fuel and Low-emission Vehicle Work Group The Board considered a resolution and heard a presentation from the Alternative Fuel and Low-emission Vehicle (AFLEV)Work Group and considered authorizing staff to submit a Mobile Source Emission Reduction Grant(MSERG)application. David Stencil summarized the information in the agenda. He said that in 1999 the Board passed three resolutions related to air quality. As a result of that, a work group was formed to look at opportunities to pursue lowering emissions in the County vehicle fleet in alternative vehicles. He recognized the volunteers and staff members who served on the work group. There are two types of vehicles that could be purchased and placed into the vehicle fleet compressed natural gas(CNG) and electric vehicles. The proposal is that the County purchase seven alternative fuel vehicles-six CNG vehicles and one electric as a demonstration project. The proposed state grant will pay for the cost differential between a gasoline-powered vehicle and an alternative fueled vehicle. The Town of Chapel Hill has received a grant from this source in 1999 and purchased three CNG vehicles. The second part of the proposal is the construction of a CNG refueling station at the Public Works facility in Hillsborough. The grant proposal would cover approximately 60%of the cost with the County 6 Thursday.April 11,2002(4).max