THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

 

October 28, 2002

 

7:00 P.M. Regular Session

 

AGENDA

 

 

1.     Opening of Regular Session?Pledge of Allegiance

 

2.     Agenda Adjustments

 

3.     Minutes

 

a.       June 18, 2002 Worksession Minutes

b.       September 9, 2002 Regular Session Minutes

 

4.          City of Medicine Program?High School Awards

 

Chairman MaryAnn E. Black requested the winners and runners-up of the City of Medicine High School Awards be placed on the agenda so the Commissioners can recognize the accomplishments of the four seniors.

 

Chairman Black will introduce the four student winners to the Board of County Commissioners.

 

In the medical specialist category, the winner is Joy Marsh of Jordan High School and the runner-up is Kimberly Handy of Southern High School.  The winner in the Applied Health category is Brittany Lambert of Jordan High School and the runner-up is Born Hollington of Southern High School.

 

Resource Person(s): Garry E. Umstead, CMC, Clerk to the Board

 

5.          Proclamation for Home and Hospice Care Month

 

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month.  Helen Poole, Director of Major Gifts, Marketing and Development for Duke Health Community Care, has asked that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners proclaim the month of November as Home and Hospice Care Month in Durham County.

 

County Manager?s Recommendation: Present the proclamation to Ms. Poole for inclusion in various community observances of Home and Hospice Care Month.

 

6.          Report on the Visit from County Durham, England

 

Durham County was privileged to host a six-member delegation from County Durham, England from Tuesday, October 15 through Sunday, October 20, 2002.  The delegation came to us through the Sister Cities Organization as an exchange program and was here to strengthen relationships and support links between the two Counties. 

 

The group began their visit by meeting with the Board of County Commissioners to gain an understanding of our governing system; what emerged was a unique discussion of similarities and differences between the two jurisdictions.  The group also received presentations from some County Departments to better understand how services are delivered. 

 

During their five-day visit, the delegation met with Durham Public Schools, enjoyed informative visits with entities in Research Triangle Park, and visited Duke University and North Carolina Central University to understand their economic impact and learn about some neighborhood initiatives that the universities are involved in.  Additionally, the group visited Durham Technical Community College, enjoyed a variety of local attractions, visited magnet school programs, and got a taste of life here in Durham County, North Carolina.

 

The delegation consisted of:

*Ken Manton, Elected Leader of Durham County Council

*Brian Walker, Councilor and Lead Cabinet Member (Business Support)

*Kingsley Smith, Chief Executive of Durham County Council

*Mark Lloyd, Deputy Chief Executive, Director of Economic Development and Planning

*Professor John Anstee, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Durham University

*Rob Statham - Economic Development Officer, Durham University

 

Chairman MaryAnn Black and other local officials visited County Durham, England in the fall of 1998.  During that visit, an official charter between the Durham County Council in England and Durham County, North Carolina was signed to support links between the two areas? universities and chambers, and to ?foster mutual understanding in all aspects between our respective areas."  This visit further developed the relationships between the two counties.

 

Resource Person(s): County Commissioner Chairman MaryAnn Black

 

County Manager?s Recommendation: Receive the presentation.

 

7.          Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 03BCC000020?Emergency Services Telephone System Fund Appropriation of Wireless Surcharge Funds

 

The FCC has mandated enhanced 9-1-1 service for Wireless callers.  Durham Emergency Communications (DECC) is now equipped to receive Phase One data which meets the FCC mandate to provide 1) the address and sector of cell towers transmitting wireless calls, 2) the phone number associated with that tower sector, and 3) the call back number of the wireless customer.  DECC is now ready to move forward with the Phase Two Enhanced Wireless component of the FCC mandate. 

 

Phase Two Enhanced Wireless requires upgrading the existing 9-1-1 system.  The cost of the project is $441,055.99.  The source of funding for this upgrade is the Wireless Surcharge monies collected by Durham County Government in the Emergency Services Telephone System Special Revenue Fund.

 

The attached information provides details regarding both the Phase One and Phase Two upgrades and funding.

 

Resource Person(s): Chuck Johnson, Director Emergency Communications; Tonya Pearce, E-911 Database Coordinator, Emergency Communications Center; and Pamela Meyer, Director, Budget & Management Services

 

County Manager?s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 03BCC000020, to appropriate $441,056, amending the Emergency Services Telephone System Special Revenue Fund budget.

 

8.          Consent Agenda

 

a.       Budget Ordinance Amendment Number 03BCC000019?Mental Health?The Durham Center?s Budget to Recognize Additional Medicaid Revenue in the Amount of $1,000,000 (approve this budget amendment to recognize additional Medicaid Revenue);

b.       Resolution on NCDOT 15-501 Proposed Bridge Replacement over New Hope Creek (Receive this resolution from the Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST) regarding and consider adoption);

c.       Petition For Road Addition?Phar Lap Lane, Black Horse Run Subdivision (adopt the resolution to approve this addition to the state?s road maintenance system, subject to the certification of eligibility by the appropriate officials of the NC Department of Transportation);

d.       Property Tax Releases and Refunds for Fiscal Year 02-03 (accept the property tax release and refund report as presented and authorize the Tax Assessor to adjust the tax records as outlined by the report; these are normal recurring releases and refunds that are presented for the consent agenda);

e.       Execution of Architectural Design Service Contract with Gurlitz Architectural Group, P.A. for the Proposed Durham County Senior Center Complex?RFQ 02-044 Project No.: DC068-30 (authorize the execution of an architectural design contract with Gurlitz Architectural Group, P.A., in the amount of $485,450.00);

f.         Approval of Construction Contract for Phase II of the Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project (authorize the County Manager to enter into a construction contract for Phase II of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project, subject to issuance of Revenue Bonds, as follows:

            T.A. Loving Company                                  $19,999,319.00

5% Contingency                                              1,000,000.00

          Total                                            $ 20,999,319.00

g.       Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Chapel Hill for Tax Billing/Collections (renew the currently expired interlocal agreement for four years, ending June 30, 2007);

h.       Claims and Subrogation Report (Receive the report for inclusion in the minutes);

i.         Appointments?Boards and Commissions (approve appointments); and

j.         Work First Block Grant Plan for 2003-2005 (approve the Work First Plan for 2003-2005 so that it may be submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services in Raleigh by the deadline; Chairman Black?s signature is required for approval).