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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA Monday, September 25, 2000 AGENDA 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Closed Session The Board is requested to adjourn to closed session pursuant to G.S. § 143-318.11(a)(6) in order to consider the qualifications or conditions of initial employment of a public officer.
Agenda Adjustment (Placement of this item on the agenda will be determined by the Chair at the beginning of the meeting):
7:00 P.M. Regular Session 2. Agenda Adjustments 3. Minutes
A resolution honoring Glaxo Wellcome, Inc. has been prepared at the request of Commissioner Ellen Reckhow. The resolution is written in tribute to the broad and far-reaching corporate support the company has generously provided to the Durham community and beyond for many years. County Manager’s Recommendation: Present the resolution to officials of Glaxo Wellcome, Inc. and extend sincere congratulations for years of leadership in corporate philanthropy in the Durham community. 5. Consent Agenda
6. Hold a Public Hearing to Receive Citizen Comment on the 1999-2000 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Annually Durham receives a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) award and a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant (HOME) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 1999-2000 entitlement funding was $1,759,000 in CDBG funds and $954,000 in HOME funds. The 1999-2000 Action Plan allocated these funds primarily for housing, infrastructure, and economic development activities in Durham, with special focus in the targeted neighborhoods. Major expenditures made during the 1999 program year were on housing activities which included rehabilitation for homeowners, creating home ownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers and low- and moderate-income households, and creating permanent low-income rental housing units for low- and moderate-income families. The major goal of the HOME program is to expand the supply of safe, decent, sanitary, and affordable rental and owner-occupied housing. This public hearing, which is a requirement of the program, is held annually to receive citizen comments on the CAPER. A public hearing was held by the Durham City Council on September 18 to receive public comments on the CAPER. Resource Person(s): John Mickle, Interim Director, Housing and Community Development; and Ava Hinton, Federal Programs Administrator County Manager’s Recommendation: The Manager’s recommendation is that the Board hold the public hearing and receive citizen comments on the 1999-2000 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The CAPER is due to be submitted to HUD by September 28, 2000. The Board should grant staff approval to submit the CAPER to HUD with any necessary amendments that result from the public hearing. 7. Resolution Establishing Room Rental Rates for the Durham Civic Center The meeting room rental rates are charged by the Civic Center Authority for the use of the public meeting spaces in the Civic Center. These fees are occasionally reviewed and modified by the Civic Center Authority, subject to the approval of the City Council and the Board of County Commissioners. Over the last 12 months, revenues from the three sources (Air lease, Catering, and Meeting Room Rentals) have increased by 27% relative to the previous 12-month period. The Civic Center Manager is requesting that the Board of Commissioners waive or reduce the fees charged for the rental of meeting space on occasions when that space would otherwise be vacant. Since the Civic Center opened in the late 1980s, it has established a market niche for local corporate meetings and social events. In these markets, the Civic Center faces competition from both private and public meeting facilities in other communities as well as from private facilities in the City of Durham. This item came before the Board of Commissioners at the September 11, 2000 meeting. The Board requested that staff modify the resolution to include additional language that would be date certain in respect to when the annual report would be delivered to the Board by the Civic Center Authority. In addition, the Board requested answers to the following two questions:
Resource Person(s): Charlie Roberts, Marriott Corporation; and Wendell M. Davis, Deputy County Manager County Manager’s Recommendation: the Manager’s recommendation is that the board approve the amended resolution establishing meeting room rental rates for the Durham Civic Center. The resolution was amended to include a date on which the Civic Center Authority would provide the Board with an annual update. 8. Update on the Interim SubArea A Land Use Plan—Kentington Heights
Cimland, LLC is seeking approval of a preliminary plat to construct one hundred and sixty-three (163) single-family residential lots with the associated infrastructure and open space on a 165.807-acre tract. The property is located on both sides of Glenn Road, west of I-85, south of Jeffries Road (Tax Map 687, Block 01, Parcel 003, 003A, 004, 004A, PIN number 0843-02-78-6286, 0843-02-98-2062, 0843-02-67-4651, 0844-04-60-2473). The site is zoned RD, R-10, F/J-A and F/J-B, and allows for this use. The proposed preliminary plat conforms to applicable Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance regulations. The Development Review Board at its meeting on August 25, 2000, recommended approval. The Planning staff recommends approval. Resource Person(s): Mr. Steve Medlin, Planning Supervisor, Durham City/County Planning County Manager’s Recommendation: The Manager’s recommendation is that the Board receive the presentation and approve the site plan given that it meets all of the zoning and Subdivision Ordinance requirements and is consistent with the use presently allowed on the site under the current zoning. 10. Geer Street Subdivision Site Plan/Preliminary Plat East Geer Ventures is seeking approval of a site plan/preliminary plat to construct three hundred and fifty (350) single-family residential lots and the associated infrastructure and open space on a 128.2-acre tract. The property is located on both sides of Geer Street, south of I-85, west of Ferrell Road, and east of Milan Street (Tax Map 680, Block 01, Parcel 001, PIN number 0842-01-46-1588). The site is zoned PDR 3.36 and F/J-B, and allows for this use. The proposed site plan/preliminary plat conforms to applicable Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance regulations; the approved development plan, and is consistent with the adopted Community Growth Map (CGM) of the Durham 2020 Comprehensive Plan. The Development Review Board at its meeting on July 17, 2000, recommended approval. The Planning staff recommends approval Resource Person(s): Mr. Steve Medlin, Planning Supervisor, Durham City/County Planning County Manager’s Recommendation: The Manager’s recommendation is that the Board receive the presentation and approve the site plan given that it meets all of the technical ordinance requirements and is consistent with the Community Growth Map of the 20/20 Plan. 11. Recommendation to Request Electing County Status NC Law (NCGS §108A-27) requires each county’s board of county commissioners to appoint a committee of local leaders to assist in the development of its Work First Block Grant plan. A critical part of each county’s plan development is a decision as to whether the county will seek electing county or standard county status. Each county must notify the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) by September 29, 2000 of its desire to be either an Electing or a Standard county for Work First. Requests for an Electing or a Standard County status require County Commissioner approval. If a County chooses to pursue "Electing" status, its application for this status will be evaluated by the NC DHHS with final approval of electing counties to be made by the NC General Assembly. On October 28, 1999 Durham County’s BOCC approved a local planning committee that would be responsible for recommending to the Board whether Durham County should request Electing or Standard county status to implement its Work First Block Grant funds. This committee would also recommend to the Board a Work First plan to implement Durham County’s Work First program. At this time, this committee is making its recommendation to the Board on whether Durham should request electing or standard county status from the State. The committee’s recommendation is that Durham County request Electing county status for the implementation of its Work First program for FY 2001-2003. The committee believes Electing status will permit the county to be more creative and have more freedom in designing programs that will be beneficial to its Work First families in assisting them to become and remain self-sufficient. Resource Person(s): Arnold Dennis, Assistant Director for Family Self Sufficiency; and Micheline Malson, Chair of the Work First Planning Committee, will be available as resource persons for this request. County Manager’s Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board approve the committee’s recommendation to request "Electing County Status." 12. Board and Commission Appointments Garry E. Umstead, Clerk to the Board, will distribute ballots to make appointments to the following boards and commissions:
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