I originally voted for Mary Fant Donnan, but lately I have been considering voting for John C Brooks. The Independent Weekly dismissed him with the insinuation that the Hamlet Imperial Foods chicken plant fire that killed 25 workers in 1991 was his fault because it was never inspected in the 11 years it operated, during which time (1977-1993) Brooks was Commissioner of Labor. He says it was not a registered plant, thus it was never inspected, and that this could happen again today. He told the N&O that interference by other agencies and "lack of resources" also had a role.
I looked into his positions more after seeing his letter in the Independent last week. Donnan has more endorsements, such as from the State AFL-CIO and the People's Alliance, and seems to have good positions, but she served as policy advisor under Harry Payne, who succeeded Brooks, and cancelled Brooks' decision to make the NC Building Code an OSHA standard, as a reform after the Hamlet fire.
I tried to find out the candidates' positions on legalizing collective bargaining with public workers in NC before the primary, but few if any came out for it. Monday in the N&O their views were made more explicit, though neither mentions it on their campaign website. Donnan has not stated her view on the issue and might not in the future, and apparently sees the Department of Labor filling some of the functions unions usually have. When asked her opinion on unions, she said "It's like asking 'What do you think of employers?' They have been very supportive of me, and I have been supportive of making sure that they can bring their voice and perspective to the table. It's a good way to have accountability on both sides." For a department set up to safeguard the "health, safety and general well-being" of workers, I would like to see more skepticism of employers from the Commissioner of Labor, to say the least, but that won't happen in this election and so I just hope incumbent Republican Cherie Berry is voted out.
On the other hand the article says Brooks is "wholeheartedly" for allowing collective bargaining and he is even quoted as saying "It saddens me that this is such an anti-union state." Talk is cheap, but I am still encouraged by his stand, and considering changing my vote, and I am posting this in case it will help anyone else decide.
Brooks received 24.4% of the primary vote, while Donnan won with 27.5%. Brooks told the N&O that this runoff will help educate people about the work of the Department of Labor. I can say that personally this election has been enlightening.
This was supposed to have been posted in the morning, but there was a technical difficulty.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Labor Commissioner Democratic runoff today
I originally voted for Mary Fant Donnan, but lately I have been considering voting for John C Brooks. The Independent Weekly dismissed him with the insinuation that the Hamlet Imperial Foods chicken plant fire that killed 25 workers in 1991 was his fault because it was never inspected in the 11 years it operated, during which time (1977-1993) Brooks was Commissioner of Labor. He says it was not a registered plant, thus it was never inspected, and that this could happen again today. He told the N&O that interference by other agencies and "lack of resources" also had a role. I looked into his positions more after seeing his letter in the Independent last week. Donnan has more endorsements, such as from the State AFL-CIO and the People's Alliance, and seems to have good positions, but she served as policy advisor under Harry Payne, who succeeded Brooks, and cancelled Brooks' decision to make the NC Building Code an OSHA standard, as a reform after the Hamlet fire.
I tried to find out the candidates' positions on legalizing collective bargaining with public workers in NC before the primary, but few if any came out for it. Monday in the N&O their views were made more explicit, though neither mentions it on their campaign website. Donnan has not stated her view on the issue and might not in the future, and apparently sees the Department of Labor filling some of the functions unions usually have. When asked her opinion on unions, she said "It's like asking 'What do you think of employers?' They have been very supportive of me, and I have been supportive of making sure that they can bring their voice and perspective to the table. It's a good way to have accountability on both sides." For a department set up to safeguard the "health, safety and general well-being" of workers, I would like to see more skepticism of employers from the Commissioner of Labor, to say the least, but that won't happen in this election and so I just hope incumbent Republican Cherie Berry is voted out.
On the other hand the article says Brooks is "wholeheartedly" for allowing collective bargaining and he is even quoted as saying "It saddens me that this is such an anti-union state." Talk is cheap, but I am still encouraged by his stand, and considering changing my vote, and I am posting this in case it will help anyone else decide.
Brooks received 24.4% of the primary vote, while Donnan won with 27.5%. Brooks told the N&O that this runoff will help educate people about the work of the Department of Labor. I can say that personally this election has been enlightening.
I tried to find out the candidates' positions on legalizing collective bargaining with public workers in NC before the primary, but few if any came out for it. Monday in the N&O their views were made more explicit, though neither mentions it on their campaign website. Donnan has not stated her view on the issue and might not in the future, and apparently sees the Department of Labor filling some of the functions unions usually have. When asked her opinion on unions, she said "It's like asking 'What do you think of employers?' They have been very supportive of me, and I have been supportive of making sure that they can bring their voice and perspective to the table. It's a good way to have accountability on both sides." For a department set up to safeguard the "health, safety and general well-being" of workers, I would like to see more skepticism of employers from the Commissioner of Labor, to say the least, but that won't happen in this election and so I just hope incumbent Republican Cherie Berry is voted out.
On the other hand the article says Brooks is "wholeheartedly" for allowing collective bargaining and he is even quoted as saying "It saddens me that this is such an anti-union state." Talk is cheap, but I am still encouraged by his stand, and considering changing my vote, and I am posting this in case it will help anyone else decide.
Brooks received 24.4% of the primary vote, while Donnan won with 27.5%. Brooks told the N&O that this runoff will help educate people about the work of the Department of Labor. I can say that personally this election has been enlightening.
This was supposed to have been posted in the morning, but there was a technical difficulty.
Labor Commissioner Democratic runoff Tuesday
I originally voted for Mary Fant Donnan, but lately I have been considering voting for John C Brooks. The Independent Weekly dismissed him with the insinuation that the Hamlet Imperial Foods chicken plant fire that killed 25 workers in 1991 was his fault because it was never inspected in the 11 years it operated, during which time (1977-1993) Brooks was Commissioner of Labor. He says it was not a registered plant, thus it was never inspected, and that this could happen again today. He told the N&O that interference by other agencies and "lack of resources" also had a role. I looked into his positions more after seeing his letter in the Independent last week. Donnan has more endorsements, such as from the State AFL-CIO and the People's Alliance, and seems to have good positions, but she served as policy advisor under Harry Payne, who succeeded Brooks, and cancelled Brooks' decision to make the NC Building Code an OSHA standard, as a reform after the Hamlet fire.
I tried to find out the candidates' positions on legalizing collective bargaining with public workers in NC before the primary, but few if any came out for it. Monday in the N&O their views were made more explicit, though neither mentions it on their campaign website. Donnan has not stated her view on the issue and might not in the future, and apparently sees the Department of Labor filling some of the functions unions usually have. When asked her opinion on unions, she said "It's like asking 'What do you think of employers?' They have been very supportive of me, and I have been supportive of making sure that they can bring their voice and perspective to the table. It's a good way to have accountability on both sides." For a department set up to safeguard the "health, safety and general well-being" of workers, I would like to see more skepticism of employers from the Commissioner of Labor, to say the least, but that won't happen in this election and so I just hope incumbent Republican Cherie Berry is voted out.
On the other hand the article says Brooks is "wholeheartedly" for allowing collective bargaining and he is even quoted as saying "It saddens me that this is such an anti-union state." Talk is cheap, but I am still encouraged by his stand, and considering changing my vote, and I am posting this in case it will help anyone else decide.
Brooks received 24.4% of the primary vote, while Donnan won with 27.5%. Brooks told the N&O that this runoff will help educate people about the work of the Department of Labor. I can say that personally this election has been enlightening.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Runoff election Tuesday
The runoff for Durham School Board (between Leigh Bradley and Jonathan Alston) and State Commissioner of Labor (between Mary Fant Donnan and John Brooks is Tuesday. There is also a county commissioner runoff in Orange County. Unfortunately this vote will most likely show how bad our elections are, because there was a huge turnout for the presidential primary and then there will be only a tiny turnout for the runoff.
Campaign websites:
Price votes right on war funding and wiretapping
I was suprised to see in the paper Sunday that Representative David Price voted on the 19th against HR 2642, giving Bush and Cheney $162.5 billion more dollars for the supposed "War on Terror" in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill even prohibited permanent bases in Iraq, but to end the war, funding has to be cut off, though that might not be why Price voted against the funding. Then on the 20th he voted against HR 6304, the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (online at thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.06304:), which abets the government's warrantless spying on Americans and immunizes those companies that gave the government access against lawsuits. Unfortunately both bills passed in the House. Butterfield, Watt, and Miller also voted no on the war funding bill and Watt and Miller also voted against the FISA bill, and Jones for whatever reason did not vote.
Price did vote on the 11th to refer Kucinich's H. Res. 1285, Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors. I assume this means referring it to the House Judicial Committee, which probably is a neutral act, but everyone must expect the Committee to bury yet another impeachment bill. With the war funding and FISA bills, Congress bought into Bush-Cheney's crimes once again. The Senate is even more "responsible" in its decisions than the House, so I assume the bills will pass easily, and I think Obama has expressed support for the FISA bill.
One question is whether Price is voting this way because he is coming up for re-election. Either way it is a good trend, but he needs to do more. He is willing to lead on limiting military contractors, but he is more willing to talk about Bush-Cheney's crimes than to take decisive steps to stop them. There is also no reason to think he won't vote to openly support imperialism again, like he did in the summer of 2006 when he voted to endorse Israel's war on Lebanon and villify the resistance to Zionist expansionism.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
BOCC meeting Monday
The main thing I notice on the agenda is the item about giving IBM as much as $750,000 dollars over 7 years so that it will locate its Leadership Data Center here. The Center will cost $362 million overall, and create only 10 positions.
The agenda is also online at www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/bocc/Agendas/Current_Meeting_Agen.html.
[Please contact the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 for information related to items on the agenda.]
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
Monday, June 23, 2008
County Commissioners' Chambers
200 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina
AGENDA
"Public Charge"
The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens. At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chairman will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chairman will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off cell phones during the meeting.
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3:30 P.M.
1 hr.
Approval of Construction Contract with Harrod & Associates Constructors Inc. for the BOCC Chambers Technology Upgrades Project. Bid No: 08-021r
The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Harrod & Associates Constructors (H&AC) Inc. for phase one of the construction and technology upgrades/improvements of the BOCC Chambers, Conference Room, and associated areas located on the second floor of the Durham County Administrative Building, 200 East Main Street, Durham., in the amount of $412,000.00 (Base bid & Alternate G2), and to execute any other related contracts including change orders, if necessary, not to exceed a project cost of $467,408.69.
The purpose of this project is to upgrade the audiovisual capabilities and other associated technology in the Durham County Commissioners' Chambers and Conference Room. In addition, selected architectural improvements will be implemented to enhance usability and accessibility of the facility. Phase one of the project constitutes the selected architectural improvements to the facility, as well as the infrastructure necessary to support the audiovisual capabilities to be implemented in phase two. The construction contract for phase two of the project (audiovisual capabilities) will be presented to the Board for authorization in the early part of fiscal year 2008-2009.
The construction of the BOCC Chambers Technology Upgrades project was advertised in local newspapers on April 20, 2008, and a pre-bid conference was held on April 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. One bid was received on May 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., but could not be opened because the number of bids required by the law was not received. Therefore, the project was re-advertised on May 23, 2008, and two bids were received and opened on May 30, 2008. H&AC Inc. submitted the lowest total base & alternates bid amount of $786,424.00. This amount combined with other related project expenses and contingency estimated at $65,551.25 total $851,975.25, which is over the current available funding of $590,000.00. Therefore, additional funding in the amount of $261,975.25 is required to complete the project. Funding for the phase one of this project in the amount of $467,408.69 is available in the BOCC Technology Upgrades project account. The contract award for phase two (Alternate G1) in the amount of $384,566.56 will be presented to the BOCC in the coming fiscal year.
This agenda item has been reviewed by the Purchasing Division and has satisfied the necessary M/WBE Good Faith Efforts. H&AC Inc. has identified a total of 20.99% women-owned participation. The Contractor has also committed to seeking additional M/WBE participation if the opportunity prevails.
The Engineering Department has reviewed the bid proposals with Purchasing and DTW Architects & Planners, Ltd., the Project Architects, and recommends that the County proceed with phase one of the project, award a contract to H&AC Inc., and defer phase two until fiscal year 2008-2009. Completion of this project will provide a better facility for the conduct of BOCC meetings and other chamber activities.
Resource Person(s): Glen Whisler, P.E., County Engineer, Ademola Shobande, Assoc. AIA, Sr. Project Manager, James Faress, P.E., Project Manager, Engineering Department; Pam Meyer, Director, Budget & Management Services; and John Thompson, AIA, DTW Architects & Planners, Ltd.
County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board authorize execution of a contract with Harrod & Associates Constructors (H&AC) Inc. in the amount of $412,000.00 for phase one of the project and to execute any other related contracts including change orders, if necessary, not to exceed a project cost of $467,408.69.
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4:30 – 6:00 P.M.
Closed Session—Personnel Matters
1½ hrs.
The Board of County Commissioners will adjourn to Closed Session to evaluate the following employees pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6):
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sheriff Worth Hill
5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Register of Deeds Willie Covington
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. County Attorney Chuck Kitchen
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7:00 P.M. Regular Session
1. Opening of Regular Session—Pledge of Allegiance 5 min.
2. Agenda Adjustments 5 min.
3. Announcements 5 min.
4. Minutes
5 min.
a. June 2, 2008 Worksession
b. June 9, 2008 Joint BOCC/City Council
c. June 9, 2008 Regular Session
5. Recognition for Mr. James E. Fields
5 min.
For many years, Durham County citizens have watched Board of County Commissioners meetings on local cable access Channel 8, thanks to the videotaping services of Mr. James E. Fields. Mr. Fields voluntarily began taping Durham County Board meetings and delivering tapes to Time Warner Cable for airing in the early 1980's. Ultimately, he became a valued contractor continuing to tape meetings and special events and to photograph various activities.
The Board of County Commissioners will present him with a special Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his invaluable work to preserve legislative proceedings of Durham County Government.
Resource Person(s): Deborah Craig-Ray, Assistant County Manager
County Manager's Recommendation: Present the Durham County Government "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Mr. James Fields along with sincere congratulations and well wishes in retirement.
6. Renovation of the Stanford L. Warren Library—2008 Golden Leaf Award
5 min.
The Board is hereby requested to recognize the project team for receiving the 2008 Golden Leaf Award for the Community Properties category for the Renovation of the Stanford L. Warren Library completed in 2006. On May 22, 2008, the Durham City-County Appearance Commission hosted the Golden Leaf Awards for Community Appearance ceremony which recognizes the best visual contributions to the community. The goal of the Awards Program is to encourage better designed and maintained properties in Durham. The Community Properties Award recognizes projects that enhance the appearance and livability of highly visible public areas including churches, schools, parks, and neighborhoods.
In addition, the following six County facilities were also nominated for awards, which demonstrate the County's commitment to good design and maintenance:
Community Properties: East Regional Library and Emergency Medical Service
Station #2
Landscaping and Maintenance: Center for Senior Life Legacy Garden
Sustainable Properties: Triangle Wastewater Treatment Plant and North Regional Library; Durham Public Schools also received an Award of Merit for the W. G. Pearson School in the Sustainable Properties category.
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting provided the architectural design services and Coulter Jewell Thames, P.A. provided the landscape architectural design services for the renovation project and the building was re-opened to the public on
September 7, 2006.
Resource Person(s): Glen Whisler, P.E., County Engineer; Skip Auld, Director of Library Services; Priscilla Lewis, Assistant Director, Library Services; and Ademola Shobande, Assoc. AIA, Senior Project Manager, Engineering Department
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board recognize the project team for receiving the 2008 Golden Leaf Award for the Community Properties category for the Renovation of the Stanford L. Warren Library.
7. Consent Agenda 20 min.
a. Property Tax Releases and Refunds for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 (accept the property tax release and refund report for May 2008 as presented and authorize the Tax Assessor to adjust the tax records as outlined by the report);
b. Service Contract for the Animal Protection Society of Durham Inc. (authorize the County Manager to execute a one-year contract for the operation of the Durham County Animal Shelter for $611,562.00);
c. Capital Project Amendment No. 08CPA000022—Durham Public Schools (DPS) (approve six applications to the NC Public School Building Fund and Capital Project Amendment No. 07CPA000005 appropriating Public School Building Capital Fund funds [lottery funds] to six new capital projects);
d. Acceptance of a Conservation Easement for Impervious Surface Rights Transfer per Unified Development Ordinance Section 8.7.2.B.2 (accept the conservation easement on nine acres of parcel #190606 from New Red Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in the Lake Michie watershed);
e. Technical Adjustment—Move $701,000 from the Debt Service Fund to the 2002 GO Bond (Capital Project) Fund to Return Excess Interest Amount Transferred;
f. Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000076—Economic Development—Pass-Through of One NC Funds in the amount of $100,000 from the State of North Carolina to Parata Systems;
g. Budget Ordinance Amendment 08BCC000075—Cooperative Extension—Recognize $10,647 in Additional Revenue from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; and
h. Appointments (approve the recommended appointments of Sammy Haithcock [Director DSS] and Eunice Sanders [School Superintendent Designee] to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council).
8. Public Hearing to Consider Allocating Economic Development Investment Funds to International Business Machines (IBM)
15 min.
The Board is requested to hold a public hearing to consider allocating economic development investment funds to International Business Machines (IBM), a leading provider of information technology equipment and services to markets worldwide.
Durham's IBM is competing with New York and Colorado for a state of the art, energy efficient, Leadership Data Center. If awarded the project, IBM would convert existing underutilized warehouse space into a LEED certified data center, customer briefing center, and associated support services center on its Durham campus. The total project investment would be $362 million with 10 new jobs. Company officials have stated that incentives are a key consideration in its ability to be awarded the project.
Staff is recommending that the County participate in this economic development project by providing up to $750,000.00 over a period of seven years for the costs of expansion.
This public hearing was advertised on Friday, June 13, 2008 as required by NC Statutes.
Resource Person(s): Carolyn P. Titus, Acting County Manager
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board hold the public hearing, and based upon the information received, approve entering into a standard economic development incentive contract between the County of Durham and International Business Machines (IBM) in the amount of $750,000.
9. Public Hearing—Office of the Sheriff and City of Durham Police Department 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG)
15 min.
Durham County and Durham City have been notified of solicitation for the 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG). The 2008 JAG application was presented to the County Manager and the Board of County Commissioners on June 6, 2008 via e-mail. Authorization to proceed with Interlocal Agreement which appoints the Sheriff's Office as fiscal agent for joint funds and agrees to fifty-fifty split of the funds with the City is requested.
One of the conditions of this grant award is to conduct a public hearing to receive public comment as to the use of these funds. This public hearing has been advertised in the Herald-Sun newspaper on June 15 & June 22, 2008 as well as on County and City websites since June 9, 2008 to give proper notification.
The Sheriff's Office funds will be used to fund a Case Manager for Jail-Reentry Program along with the Criminal Justice Resource Center. The Police Department's funds will be used for Crime Prevention and Victim Services Program and Special Operation Division Informant Fund. No additional funding is required. The total award is $69,019.00 to be budgeted in the FY 2008-09 budget; the Sheriff's Office and Police Department will each receive $34,509.50 from the grant award.
Resource Person(s): Major Andrews, Sheriff's Office; Kim Cook, Comptroller, Sheriff's Office; Gudrun Parmer, Criminal Justice Resource Center; Kisha Etheridge, Police Department; Deborah Chelette, Police Department; Chief Mihaich, Police Department; and Chief Bjurstrom or Chief Hodge, Police Department
County Manager's Recommendation: Congratulate the Sheriff and the Durham Police Department on another opportunity to receive a grant award to support local law enforcement, criminal justice system, and community activities; authorize the submission of the application and proceed with the Interlocal Agreement.
10. Adoption of FY2008-2009 Budget Ordinance
15 min.
The Acting Durham County Manager presents the FY2008-2009 Annual Budget Ordinance to the Durham County Board of Commissioners for approval. This submission is in accordance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, which requires adoption of the budget ordinance no later than July 1.
Resource Person(s): Carolyn Titus, Acting County Manager, and Pam Meyer, Director Budget & Management Services
County Manager's Recommendation: The Acting County Manager recommends the Board approve the FY2008-2009 Budget Ordinance.
11. Board and Commission Appointments
10 min.
Vonda Sessoms, Clerk to the Board, will distribute ballots to the Board to make appointments to the following boards and commissions:
· Area Mental Health Board
· Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
· Board of Adjustment
· Citizen's Advisory Committee
· Emergency Medical Services Council
· Environmental Affairs Board
· Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
· Public Health Board
· Social Services Board
· Women's Commission
· Workforce Development Board
Resource Person(s): Vonda Sessoms
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners vote to appoint members to the above-mentioned boards/commissions.
12. Closed Session
15 min.
The Board is requested to adjourn to closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business or industry pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(4).
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2 hrs.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Summer Solstice Friday + book sale
The summer solstice is this Friday, meaning the Sun will reach its highest point in the sky as the northern hemisphere of the Earth tilts the most towards the Sun, and it is the longest day. This is what is often called the first day of summer, though I would rather talk about when it starts to look and feel like summer, which happened a while ago, despite the cool weather in May and this week.
The Durham County Library's summer book sale is this weekend at the Main Library (see www.durhamcountylibrary.org). You have to be a member of the Friends of the Library or join to go in on Friday afternoon, but Saturday is open most of the day and Sunday is a $7 dollar bag sale. These sales are three times a year at the Main Library and can be good (and very cheap) places to find Marxist-Leninist books (in the philosophy and history sections) and books on communist history, current events, and many other non-fiction and fiction titles. Last year the Library started having continuous book sales at each branch.
There are other sales in the area, and I think there is a sale later in the month at the Chapel Hill Public Library, but I don't know how much selection they have. That library has more sales per year than the Main Library.
More reasons not to vote for Obama
Obama Is A Hawk
In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger reaches back into the history of the Democratic Party and describes the tradition of war-making and expansionism that Barack Obama has now left little doubt he will honour.
By John Pilger (www.johnpilger.com)
14/06/08 "ICH (www.informationclearinghouse.info/)" -- -In 1941, the editor Edward Dowling wrote: "The two greatest obstacles to democracy in the United States are, first, the widespread delusion among the poor that we have a democracy, and second, the chronic terror among the rich, lest we get it." What has changed? The terror of the rich is greater than ever, and the poor have passed on their delusion to those who believe that when George W Bush finally steps down next January, his numerous threats to the rest of humanity will diminish.
The foregone nomination of Barack Obama, which, according to one breathless commentator, "marks a truly exciting and historic moment in US history", is a product of the new delusion. Actually, it just seems new. Truly exciting and historic moments have been fabricated around US presidential campaigns for as long as I can recall, generating what can only be described as bullshit on a grand scale. Race, gender, appearance, body language, rictal spouses and offspring, even bursts of tragic grandeur, are all subsumed by marketing and "image-making", now magnified by "virtual" technology. Thanks to an undemocratic electoral college system (or, in Bush's case, tampered voting machines) only those who both control and obey the system can win. This has been the case since the truly historic and exciting victory of Harry Truman, the liberal Democrat said to be a humble man of the people, who went on to show how tough he was by obliterating two cities with the atomic bomb.
Understanding Obama as a likely president of the United States is not possible without understanding the demands of an essentially unchanged system of power: in effect a great media game. For example, since I compared Obama with Robert Kennedy in these pages, he has made two important statements, the implications of which have not been allowed to intrude on the celebrations. The first was at the conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), the Zionist lobby, which, as Ian Williams has pointed out, "will get you accused of anti-Semitism if you quote its own website about its power". Obama had already offered his genuflection, but on 4 June went further. He promised to support an "undivided Jerusalem" as Israel's capital. Not a single government on earth supports the Israeli annexation of all of Jerusalem, including the Bush regime, which recognises the UN resolution designating Jerusalem an international city.
His second statement, largely ignored, was made in Miami on 23 May. Speaking to the expatriate Cuban community – which over the years has faithfully produced terrorists, assassins and drug runners for US administrations – Obama promised to continue a 47-year crippling embargo on Cuba that has been declared illegal by the UN year after year.
Again, Obama went further than Bush. He said the United States had "lost Latin America". He described the democratically elected governments in Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua as a "vacuum" to be filled. He raised the nonsense of Iranian influence in Latin America, and he endorsed Colombia's "right to strike terrorists who seek safe-havens across its borders". Translated, this means the "right" of a regime, whose president and leading politicians are linked to death squads, to invade its neighbours on behalf of Washington. He also endorsed the so-called Merida Initiative, which Amnesty International and others have condemned as the US bringing the "Colombian solution" to Mexico. He did not stop there. "We must press further south as well," he said. Not even Bush has said that.
It is time the wishful-thinkers grew up politically and debated the world of great power as it is, not as they hope it will be. Like all serious presidential candidates, past and present, Obama is a hawk and an expansionist. He comes from an unbroken Democratic tradition, as the war-making of presidents Truman, Kennedy, Johnson, Carter and Clinton demonstrates. Obama's difference may be that he feels an even greater need to show how tough he is. However much the colour of his skin draws out both racists and supporters, it is otherwise irrelevant to the great power game. The "truly exciting and historic moment in US history" will only occur when the game itself is challenged.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
City Council meeting Monday and missed BOCC agenda
The City Council agenda is below, followed by the agenda for the BOCC meeting I missed June 9th. They are also online at www.durhamnc.gov/agendas/ and www.co.durham.nc.us/departments/bocc/.
Among the agenda items tomorrow are zoning requests along Crooked Creek (near the corner of Fayetteville Rd. and Highway 54), Northeast Creek in RTP and north, New Hope Creek by Erwin Rd., and elsewhere, and a decision on increased frequency of voluntary annexation hearings, as Mayor Bell proposed recently. Apparently the City uses natural gas generated by its landfills and there is an item about opposing Duke Energy's Save-A-Watt program.
It is too late now, but the BOCC had a hearing on the new budget last Monday.
Monday evening at 7pm is also when Rep. David Price is hearing from constitutents at the Musuem of Life and Science.
I neglected to mention in the previous post that the printed issue has articles on Obama and the anti-torture actions last fall in Smithfield.
City Council agenda
The Mayor calls the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
Call To Order
Moment Of Silent Meditation
Pledge Of Allegiance
Roll Call
Ceremonial Items
Announcements By Council
Priority Items By The City Manager, City Attorney And City Clerk
[Consent Agenda]
1. Approval of City Council Minutes
To approve City Council minutes for the May 5, 2008 City Council Meeting; andTo approve City Council action taken at the May 8, 2008 City Council Work Session.
(Resource Person: D. Ann Gray – 4166) (PR# 5157)
2. Citizens Advisory Committee - Appointment
To reappoint DeWarren K. Langley to the Citizens Advisory Committee with the term to expire on June 30, 2011.Note: At the Work Session on June 5, 2008 Mr. Langley received six (6) votes.
(Due to the terms expiring of DeWarren K. Langley)
(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #2 - 3 pages) (PR# 5144)
3. Mayor's Nominee for Appointment to the Durham Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
To reappoint Thomas Niemann to the Durham Housing Authority Board of Commissioners with the term to expire on September 28, 2012.(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #3 - 3 pages) (PR# 5148)
4. Housing Appeals Board - Appointments
To reappoint Chandra T. Taylor (representing Tenant) and Tiffany Dawn Russell (representing Finance) as Regular Members to the Housing Appeals Board with terms to expire on June 30, 2011.Note: At the Work Session on June 5, 2008 Ms. Taylor and Ms. Russell received six (6) votes.
(Due to the terms expiring of Tiffany Dawn Russell and Chandra T. Taylor)
(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #4 - 6 pages) (PR# 5145)
5. Durham City-County Appearance Commission - Appointment
To reappoint Rebecca Wellborn to the Durham City-County Appearance Commission with the term to expire on April 1, 2011.Note: At the Work Session on June 5, 2008 Ms. Wellborn received five (5) votes.
(Due to the term expiring of Rebecca Wellborn)
(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #5 - 6 pages) (PR# 5146)
6. Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Appointment
To appoint Merry G. Rabb to the Durham Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission with the term to expire on August 31, 2008.Note: At the Work Session on June 5, 2008 Ms. Rabb received six (6) votes. (Due to a vacancy)
(Resource Person: LaVerne V. Brooks – 4166) (Attachment #6 - 6 pages) (PR# 5147)
7. Bid Report – April 2008
To receive a report and to record into the minutes bids which were acted upon by the City Manager during the month of April 2008.(Resource Persons: Joseph W. Clark and Lynette McRae – 4132) (Attachment #7 - 11 pages) (PR# 5123)
8. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.
9. Annual Report - Design District Review Team
To receive the 2007 Annual Report of the Design Review Team.(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #9 - 3 pages) (PR# 5121)
10. Street Closing - A 302.35 Linear Foot Unnamed Right-of-Way Between Iredell Street and Broad Street (SC07-16)
To adopt a Resolution to set a public hearing on the proposed closing of a 302.35 linear foot unnamed right-of-way between Iredell Street and Broad Street for August 4, 2008.(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #10 - 6 pages) (PR# 5119)
11. Major Site Plan – Avon Townes (D06-982)
To approve a major site plan for "Avon Townes," submitted by Tony M. Tate Landscape Architecture, P. A. on behalf of Perimeter Developers, LLC, for 144 apartment units with 305 parking spaces on an 18.39 acre site, zoned Planned Development Residential-10.000 (PDR-10.000).(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #11 - 13 pages) (PR# 5122)
12. Major Site Plan – Southpoint Professional Center Phase II (D06-971)
To approve a major site plan for "Southpoint Professional Center Phase II," submitted by Coulter Jewell Thames, P.A. on behalf of Crooked Creek Development LLC, for a 64,500 square foot three-story office building with 182 motor vehicle parking spaces on a 5.3 acre site zoned Office Institutional (OI(D)) and Falls/Jordan Protected Area (F/J-B) watershed overlay.[The property is located at 253 NC 54 Highway, on the south side of Crooked Creek Parkway, east of Fayetteville Road, west of Windcrest Road, and north of NC 54 Highway. PIN 0728-01-16-0792]
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #12 - 13 pages) (PR# 5190)
13. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.
14. Amendment to the Home CHDO Grant Agreements between Durham Community Land Trustees, Inc. and the City of Durham for Support of a Construction Manager and Site Acquisition and Demolition Activities
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing HOME CHDO Grant Agreement for Acquisition and Demolition to extend the term from April 15, 2008 to October 15, 2008; andTo authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing HOME CHDO Operating Agreement for Support of a Construction Manager to extend the term from April 15, 2008 to October 15, 2008.
(Resource Person: Shepherd Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #14 - 7 pages) (PR# 5138)
15. CDBG Permanent Loan Agreement with Self Help Credit Union and the City of Durham
To authorize the expenditure of up to $100,000.00 additional funds from CDBG Program Income;To authorize the City Manager to execute a Permanent Loan Agreement and associated legal documents with Self Help Credit Union for additional funding in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; and
To authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement and other related documents before execution, provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the agreement and do not lessen the obligations of the contractor.
(Resource Person: Shepherds Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #15 - 32 pages) (PR# 5139)
16. Amendment to the Andover Apartments I Construction/Permanent Loan Agreement between Housing for New Hope (Formerly New Directions for Downtown, Inc.), and the City of Durham
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing Agreement with Housing for New Hope, Inc. to change the Eligible Tenants income limits to 30% of Area Median Income.(Resource Person: Shepherd Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #16 - 5 pages) (PR# 5140)
17. Amendment to the Andover Apartments II Construction/Permanent Loan Agreement between Housing for New Hope (Formerly New Directions for Downtown, Inc.), and the City of Durham
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing Agreement with Housing for New Hope, Inc. to change the Eligible Tenants income limits to 30% of Area Median Income.(Resource Person: Shepherd Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #17 - 5 pages) (PR# 5142)
18. Amendment to the Home CHDO Grant Agreement Between Rebuild Durham, Inc., and the City of Durham for the Purchase and Rehabilitation of Five (5) Residential Units to Rent to Low-Moderate Income Families
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing HOME CHDO Grant Agreement for Acquisition and Rehabilitation to extend the term from June 30, 2008 to December 31, 2008.(Resource Person: Shepherd Smith – 4570 ext. 227) (Attachment #18 - 4 pages) (PR# 5149)
20. Amendment to Contract #1738 County of Durham, Durham Center
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing HOME contract with the Durham Center to extend the term from March 31, 2008 to November 31, 2008.(Resource Person: Susan Solakian – 4570 ext. 250) (Attachment #20 - 4 pages) (PR# 5131)
21. Adoption of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiative (EDI) – Special Projects FY 2001 Grant Project Ordinance Superseding Project Ordinance No. 12026
To authorize the City Manager to accept the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Projects FY 2001 Grant by executing the grant documents; andTo adopt the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special Projects FY 2001 Grant Project Ordinance Superseding Ordinance No. 12026.
(Resource Person: Michael Pullum – 4570 ext. 241) (Attachment #21 - 3 pages) (PR# 5186)
23 – 27. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda.
28. Liability Claims Adjusting Service Contract Extension
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an extension of the current contract with the Inter-local Risk Financing Fund of North Carolina for liability claims adjusting services to be performed by the North Carolina League of Municipalities; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the terms of the proposed contract amendment prior to execution provided that the modifications are consistent with the intent and purposes of the original contract.
(Resource Person: Arche McAdoo – 4455 ext. 223) (Attachment #28 - 2 pages) (PR# 5130)
29. Mutual Aid Agreement with North Chatham Fire Department
To authorize the City Manager to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement with the North Chatham Fire Department.(Resource Person: Bruce T. Pagan, Jr., - 4242 ext. 222) (Attachment #29 - 6 pages) (PR# 5115)
30. Supplemental Fire Protection Contract Renewal for the Parkwood Fire Department
To authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal amendment to the contract with the Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department to provide Supplemental Fire Protection to the Parkwood 97 Annexation Area; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.
(Resource Person: Bruce T. Pagan, JR. – 4242 ext. 222) (Attachment #30 - 6 pages) (PR# 5126)
31. Addendum and Extension of Settlement Agreement between the United States of America and the City of Durham, North Carolina under the Americans with Disabilities Act in DJ# 204-54M-63
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Addendum and Extension to the Settlement Agreement Effective on September 26, 2005 between the United States of America and the City of Durham, North Carolina Under the Americans with Disabilities Act in DJ# 204-54M-63; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes to the Addendum and Extension provided such changes do not materially affect the intent and purpose of the Settlement Agreement.
(Resource Person: Stacey Poston – 4197 ext. 254) (Attachment #31 - 6 pages) (PR# 5156)
32. Donation of Vacant Parcels 1300 Grove Street - Parcel 110935, 1400 and 1402 Clarendon Street – Parcels 100979 and 110978
To accept the following donations subject to receipt of a favorable Phase I Environmental Report, property conveyed by a General Warranty Deed, and clear title to each property identified as (1) Parcel ID # 110935, (1300 Grove Street) from Thomas M. Owen and Patricia F. Owen; Parcel ID # 100979, (1400 Clarendon Street) and Parcel ID # 100978, (1402 Clarendon Street) from R & K Real Estate Group, LLC; andTo authorize payment for Phase I Environmental Assessment Reports and other related closing expenses.
(Resource Person: Donna Lunsford – 4197 ext. 241) (Attachment #32 - 7 pages) (PR# 5161)
33. Walltown Park Recreation Center CMAR Construction Services Amendment
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment No. 2- with Skanska USA Building for construction for the Walltown Park Recreation Center project if the final Guaranteed Maximum Price does not exceed $5,588,518.00;To establish a project contingency equal to the difference between $6,930,375.00 which is the full amount budgeted for construction phase services, and the final GMP; and
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders on the Old Walltown Park Recreation Center project provided the total project cost does not exceed the amount budgeted for construction phase services plus the project contingency.
(Resource Person: John Paces-Wiles – 4197 ext. 252) (Attachment #33 - 8 pages) (PR# 5162)
34. Proposed Sale of House Located at 1018 Burch Avenue by Private Sale to Durham Community Land Trustees, Inc.
To declare the house at 1018 Burch Avenue surplus;To adopt a Resolution authorizing the private sale of the house at 1018 Burch Avenue to Durham Community Land Trustees, Inc. for $31,435.00 under G. S. 160A-279; and
To authorize the City Manager to sell and the Mayor to convey the house with a non-warranty deed.
(Resource Person: Sandra K. Harper – 4197) (Attachment #34 - 4 pages) (PR# 5163)
35. Parking Systems Management Services Contract
To authorize the City Manager to execute a three year contract with Lanier Parking Systems of North Carolina, Inc. to provide professional parking system management services and to be compensated in the amount of $3,328,061, plus additional fees for special events parking estimated to be $25,000.00 over the term of the contract, starting July 21, 2008; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before executing it if the changes do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and do not decrease the services provided.
(Resource Person: Harmon E. Crutchfield – 4197) (Attachment #35 - 62 pages) (PR# 5172)
36. Contract and Interlocal Agreement for Domestic Violence Court ADA Position
To authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement and a contract between the City of Durham and the County of Durham under which $31,500.00 will be reimbursed to the County to fund a portion of the salary and benefits for one (1) Asst. District Attorney position for the 14th Judicial District to prosecute domestic violence cases for the period of July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.
(Resource Person: Delilah Donaldson – 4107 ext. 246) (Attachment #36 - 4 pages) (PR# 5141)
37. Contract for Domestic Violence Project and Community Life Court
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Durham and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) under which the AOC will expend City funds to continue to support salary and benefits for a judge to hear domestic violence cases in the community and a victim legal assistant in the amount of $122,800.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.
(Resource Person: Delilah Donaldson – 4107 ext. 246) (Attachment #37 - 9 pages) (PR# 5150)
38. 2008-09 Benefits Recommendation
To approve the 2008-09 Employee Benefits Program for plan year September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2009.(Resource Person: Virginia Jones – 4214) (Attachment #38 – 29 pages) (PR# 5176)
39. Approval of the Grant Award for Durham Youth Council to Refurbish Lawns to Senior's in Need
To authorize the City Manager to accept the North Carolina State Youth Advisory Council Mini-Grant by executing the grant documents; andTo adopt the North Carolina State Youth Advisory Council Mini-Grant Ordinance in the amount of $500.00.
(Resource Person: Evelyn Scott – 4222) (Attachment #39 - 9 pages) (PR# 5061)
40. Lease Agreement for the Police Department District #3 Substation
To authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year lease agreement with Durham Shopping Center, LLC for Police Department District #3 Substation in the total amount of $137,200.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes to the lease prior to execution provided such changes do not change the intent of the agenda memo or increase the monthly rental expenses.
(Resource Person: Mark Sykes – 4322 ext. 265) (PR# 5104)
41. Lease Agreement for the Police Department District #2 Substation
To authorize the City Manager to execute a eight-year lease agreement with Majaja, Inc. for Police Department District #2 Substation in the total amount of $842,832.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes provided such changes do not increase the rental rate or change the substance of the lease agreement.
(Resource Person: Lew Wardell – 4155) (Attachment #41 - 29 pages) (PR# 5155)
42. NC Department of Transportation Utility Agreement B-4109
To authorize the City Manager to execute a utility agreement with the NCDOT for the relocation of water and sewer lines along Pickett Road in the vicinity of the Mud Creek Bridge;To authorize the expenditure of $98,030.00 from the Water Extensions and Improvements Account;
To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $19,606.00 (20%);
To authorize the expenditure of $109,400.00 from the Sewer Extensions and Improvements Account; and
To establish a contingency fund in the amount of $21,880.00 (20%) for the relocation of these utilities; and
To authorize the City Manager to expend contingency funds associated with this project if necessary to complete the project.
(Resource Person: Edward R. Venable – 4326 ext. 233) (Attachment #42 - 5 pages) (PR# 5152)
43. Cart Rental, Delivery, Repair and Maintenance Services
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract between the City of Durham and Otto Container Management, LLC, to provide cart rental, delivery, repair, and maintenance services for a period of five years effective July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2013; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract prior to execution provided the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and are consistent with the general intent of the version of the contract approved by City Council.
(Resource Person: Donald M. Long – 4186 ext. 222) (Attachment #43 - 23 pages) (PR# 5128)
44 – 45. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda.
46. E-Mail Management and Archival Solution
To authorize the City Manager to purchase an e-mail management and archival solution through CDW-G and EMC in the amount of $110,940.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the agreement.
(Resource Person: Bill Hess – 4122 ext. 231) (Attachment #46 - 4 pages) (PR# 5133)
47. Landfill Gas Utilization, Cooperation and Royalty Agreement between the City of Durham and MP Durham, LLC
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Landfill Gas Utilization Cooperation and Royalty Agreement with MP Durham, LLC; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the version of the contract approved by City Council.
(Resource Person: Nancy Newell – 4381) (Attachment #47 - 17 pages) (PR# 5118)
48. Agreement between Cary and Durham Establishing Conditions for the Purchase of Water - Amendment No. 1
To authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between Cary and Durham establishing Conditions for the Purchase of Water; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided the modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and are consistent with the general intent of the version of the contract approved by City Council.
(Resource Person: Nancy Newell – 4381) (Attachment #48 – 6 pages) (PR# 5134)
49. Contract SR-39, Chemical Control of Sanitary Sewer Root Intrusion
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc for SR-39, Chemical Control of Sanitary Sewer Root Intrusion services for a cost not to exceed $345,543.48; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes to the Contract provided the changes do not increase the amount to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services provided to the City.
(Resource Person: James E. Harding – 4381 ext. 260) (Attachment #49 - 3 pages) (PR# 5159)
50. New Elevated Storage Tank Engineering Design Services Contract
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates for the New Elevated Storage Tank Engineering Design for a cost not to exceed $441,100.00;To establish a contingency fund for the contract of $70,000.00;
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate change orders for the contract provided that the cost of all change orders does not exceed $70,000.00 and the total project cost does not exceed $511,100.00; and
To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract provided the changes do not increase the amount to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City.
(Resource Person: Donald F. Greeley – 4381) (Attachment #50 - 3 pages) (PR# 5182)
51. Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Network Improvements Contract Amendment – Ads Environmental Services
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with ADS Environmental Services, Inc. for the Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Network Improvements Contract in an amount of $7,768.32 for a total project cost not to exceed $833,484.32; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before execution provided the changes do not increase the amount to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City.
(Resource Person: Donald F. Greeley – 4381) (Attachment #51 - 3 pages) (PR# 5183)
54 – 59. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda – Public Hearings.
66. This item can be found on the General Business Agenda.
67. Duke Save-A-Watt
To adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Durham on Duke Energy's Save-A-Watt Proposal; andTo authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to participate in the Save-A-Watt docket and other energy efficiency dockets before the North Carolina Utilities Commission in order to oppose the Save-a-Watt program as now proposed, and to seek comprehensive, coherent and cost-effective energy efficiency programs which save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and which are fairly funded by electricity and gas customers in proportion to their energy use.
(Resource Person: Sherri Rosenthal – 4158) (Attachment #67 - 6 pages)
69 – 70. These items can be found on the General Business Agenda – Public Hearings.
[General Business Agenda]
13. Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Matters
To adopt the FY2008-09 City of Durham Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan Ordinances, and other related ordinances:Fiscal Year 2008-09 City of Durham Budget Matters
a) Fees
1) To adopt a resolution superseding resolution #9474 approving Parks and Recreation Fee changes.
2) To adopt a resolution establishing fees and surcharges charged by the Durham Planning Department.
3) To adopt a resolution establishing fees charged by the Solid Waste Department for cart rental and maintenance, roll-off container rental, dumpster rental services, bulky item pick up and stationary container bulky item removal.
c) Capital Project Ordinances
1) To adopt the City of Durham General Capital Improvements Projects Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
2) To adopt the City of Durham Water and Wastewater Capital Improvements Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
3) To adopt the City of Durham Stormwater Capital Improvements Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
1) To adopt the City of Durham Employment and Training Grant Project Ordinance July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2010.
2) To adopt the City of Durham and North Carolina Department of Transportation Section 104(F) and Section 133(B)(3)(7) Transportation Planning Grant Project Ordinance.
3) To adopt the City of Durham Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09 Transit Planning and Capital Grants.
4) To adopt a revision of grant project ordinance #13433 the City of Durham Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2007-08 Transit Planning and Capital Grants.
5) To adopt the City of Durham and U.S. Department of Justice Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
6) To adopt the City of Durham and State of North Carolina Controlled Substance Abuse Funds Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
7) To adopt the City of Durham and U.S. Department of Justice 2007 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
8) To adopt the City of Durham and Federal Task Team Initiatives Fiscal Year 2007 Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
9) To adopt the City of Durham and U.S. Department of Justice 2008 Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
10) To adopt a revision of grant project ordinance #13437 the City of Durham and State of North Carolina Controlled Substance Abuse Funds Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2007-08.
11) To adopt a revision of grant project ordinance #13489 the City of Durham and U.S. Department of Justice Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2007-08.
12) To adopt a revision of grant project ordinance #13472 the City of Durham and N.C. Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Division of Governor's Crime Commission, "2008 Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative" Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2007-08.
13) To adopt the City of Durham and the U.S. Department of Justice FY2009 Hayti Weed and Seed Initiative Year 5 Weed & Seed Grant Project Ordinance Fiscal Year 2008-09.
f) To adopt a resolution establishing Financial Plans for Internal Service Funds for Fiscal Year 2007-08 superseding resolution #9480;
g) To adopt a resolution establishing salary adjustments for the Mayor and Council Members equivalent to the average salary percentage increase awarded to general employees;
h) To adopt the City of Durham Budget Ordinance Option 1 for Fiscal Year 2008-09; and
i) To adopt the City of Durham Budget Ordinance Option 2 for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
(Resource Person: Bertha T. Johnson – 4111 ext. 285) (PR# 5184)
8. Sole Source Purchase - Terraplas Field Protectant
To approve the purchase of Terraplas Field Protectant without competitive bidding as authorized by G.S. 143-129 (e) (6) "on the grounds that the product is available from only one source of supply";To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Terraplas North America, in the amount of $653,600.00 for providing the City with Terraplas Field Protectant, edging and ramps; and
To authorize the City Manager to modify the contracts before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.
(Resource Persons: Joseph W. Clark – 4132 and Beth Emerson – 4197) (Attachment #8 - 6 pages) (PR# 5143)
23. Contract between the City of Durham and Communities in Schools of Durham for WIA-Funded Youth Services
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Workforce Investment Act Contract with Communities in Schools of Durham in an amount not to exceed $32,500.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the contract.
(Resource Person: Kevin Dick – 4965 ext. 219) (Attachment #23 - 31 pages) (PR# 5167)
24. City of Durham and Dominion Ministries Contract for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Program Element Services
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Workforce Investment Act Contract with Dominion Ministries in an amount not to exceed $32,160.00 for Leadership Development and Adult Mentoring services; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the contract.
(Resource Person: Kevin Dick – 4965 ext. 219) (Attachment #24 - 28 pages) (PR# 5170)
25. Second Amendment to the Contract between the City of Durham and Community Partnerships, Inc. for Workforce Investment Act-Funded Youth Programs
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Workforce Investment Act Contract with Community Partnerships, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the contract.
(Resource Person: Kevin Dick – 4965 ext. 219) (Attachment #25 - 7 pages) (PR# 5164)
26. Workforce Investment Act Adult and Dislocated (Laid-Off) Worker Contract with General Management Solutions, Inc. (GMSI)
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Workforce Investment Act Contract with General Management Solutions, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $731,000.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the contract.
(Resource Person: Kevin Dick – 4965 ext. 219) (Attachment #26 - 25 pages) (PR# 5120)
27. Workforce Investment Act Contract between the City of Durham and the Achievement Academy of Durham, Inc. for Workforce Investment Act-Funded Youth Services
To authorize the City Manager to execute a Workforce Investment Act Contract with Achievement Academy of Durham in an amount not to exceed $80,582.10; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract provided that the modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the contract.
(Resource Person: Kevin Dick – 4965 ext. 219) (Attachment #27 - 31 pages) (PR# 5165)
44. Telephone System Maintenance Contract--Workgroup Technologies Inc.
To authorize the City Manager to execute a one (1) year contract with Workgroup Technologies Inc., to provide telephone system support and maintenance and data cabling services not to exceed $50,000.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the contract before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount of the contract and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the contract.
(Resource Person: Martha J. Lester-Harris – 4122 ext. 229) (Attachment #44 - 10 pages) (PR# 5111)
45. Unisys Mainframe Lease Agreement
To authorize the City Manager to execute a new lease agreement in the amount of $63,733.44 with Unisys Leasing Corporation for one year beginning 07/01/08 and ending 06/30/09; andTo authorize the City Manager to modify the agreement before execution provided that modifications do not increase the dollar amount and the modifications are consistent with the general intent of the existing version of the agreement.
(Resource Person: Bill Hess – 4122 ext. 231) (Attachment #45 - 16 pages) (PR# 5113)
66. Durham Athletic Park Renovation Project Construction Agreements
To accept cash donation from Renaissance Downtown Durham in an amount up to $28,000.00 for the purchase and installation of 395 seats for the Durham Athletic Park;To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Durham Athletic Park Renovation Project with D'Agostino Izzo Quirk Architects, Inc. in the amount of $94,200.00 so that the total contract amount will not exceed $421,318.00;
To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before executing it if the changes do not increase the fee to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City;
To authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment to the Contract for Consulting Engineering Services for the Durham Athletic Park with S&ME, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $55,100.00 so that the total contract amount will not exceed $85,000.00;
To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before executing it if the changes do not increase the fee to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City;
To authorize the City Manager to execute an Amendment No. 1A to the Construction Manager at Risk Preconstruction Services Agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. in the amount of $34,800.00 so that the total contract amount will not exceed $64,800.00;
To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the contract before executing it if the changes do not increase the fee to be paid by the City and do not decrease the goods and services to be provided to the City;
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment No. 2- with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for construction of the Durham Athletic Park Renovation Project if the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) does not exceed $5,182,726.00;
To establish a project contingency equal to the difference between $5,507,726.00 which is the full amount budgeted for construction phase services and the final GMP;
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute change orders or contract amendments on the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with Skanska USA Building, Inc. or the Professional Services agreement with D'Agostino Izzo Quirk Architects, Inc. or the Contract for Consulting Engineering Services with S&ME, Inc. for the Durham Athletic Park Renovation Project, provided the aggregate dollar value of the change orders and contract amendments does not exceed the amount established for the project contingency.
(Resource Person: Beth Emerson – 4197 ext. 277) (Attachment #66 – 42 pages) (PR# 5185)
[General Business Agenda – Public Hearings]
54. Plan Amendment – 2900 South Miami Boulevard (A0800004)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the 2900 South Miami Boulevard (A0800004) Plan Amendment; andTo adopt a resolution to change the Land Use designation on the Future Land Use Map of the Durham Comprehensive Plan from Commercial to Industrial.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on the justification and meeting the four criteria for plan amendments.
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, 13-0, April 8, 2008, based on the justification and meeting the four criteria for plan amendments.
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #54 - 10 pages) (PR# 5101)
55. Zoning Map Change – 2900 South Miami Boulevard (Z0800009)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the zoning map change for 2900 South Miami Boulevard (Z0800009); To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, by taking the described property in zoning map change case Z0800009 out of CN and RS-20 placing same in and establishing same as IL; andTo adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, should the pending plan amendment (A0800004) be approved, and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials; or
Alternatively, in the event that a motion to approve the item fails, the Council adopts as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determination that, notwithstanding its consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, should the plan amendment be approved, the request is neither reasonable nor in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, should the plan amendment be approved, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, and considering the information contained in this report.
Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Approval, 11-2 on April 8, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is not consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. However, should the plan amendment be approved, the request would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is reasonable and in the public interest and recommends approval based on the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing.
[The site is located at 2900 South Miami Boulevard, on the west side of South Miami Boulevard, south of Brunson Street and north of Brassfield Road. PIN: 0749-04-52-6920
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #55 - 14 pages) (PR# 5100)
56. Davis Park West Initial (Z07-27A)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the initial zoning map change for Davis Park West Initial (Z07-27A);To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish Science Research Park (SRP) zoning for the property described in the attached staff report; and
To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest given that this reflects the zoning of the property in the County and in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials. Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on annexation by the Council and the information contained in this report.
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the resolution adopted by the Commission on December 13, 2005 and attached to the staff report.
[The site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Hopson Road and Davis Drive, east of Jenkins Road PIN 0737-03-95-9189-SLP]
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #56 - 8 pages) (PR# 5099)
57. Zoning Map Change – Brightleaf Tract 3 Outparcel Initial (Z0800001A)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the initial zoning map change for Brightleaf Tract 3 Outparcel Initial (Z0800001A);To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) zoning for the property described in the attached staff report; and
To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan but is reasonable and in the public interest given that this reflects the zoning of the property in the County and in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on annexation by the Council and the information contained in this report.
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the resolution adopted by the Commission on December 13, 2005 and attached to the staff report.
[The site is located on the north side of US 70 and the east side of Copper Leaf Parkway PIN 0759-01-29-1296]
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #57 - 7 pages) (PR# 5102)
58. Freeman Road/Roberts Property Initial (Z0800013A)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the initial zoning map change for Freeman Road/Roberts Property Initial (Z0800013A);To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish Residential Suburban-10 (RS-10) and Residential Suburban-20 (RS-20) zoning for the property described in the attached staff report; and
To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest given that this reflects the zoning of the property in the County and in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on annexation by the Council and the information contained in this report.
Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, per the resolution adopted by the Commission on December 13, 2005 and attached to the staff report.
[The site is located on the north side of Freeman Road, east of Valmet Drive and west of Mineral Springs Road PIN 0851-01-47-0488, -1487, -2453, -2491, -3349, -4318, -5334]
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #58 - 8 pages) (PR# 5103)
59. Street Closing - A 150.71 Linear Feet Unnamed Alley Off Chapel Hill Road (SC0800001)
To conduct a public hearing on the permanent closing of a 150.71 linear feet unnamed alley off Chapel Hill Road; andTo adopt an Order permanently closing a 150.71 linear feet unnamed alley off Chapel Hill Road, located west of Chapel Hill Road and south of Whitcomb Street.
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #59 - 10 pages) (PR# 5057)
69. Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment – IL/Compact Height (TC0800001)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change – IL/Compact Height (TC0800001); andTo adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, incorporating revisions to Article 6, District Intensity Standards.
(Resource Person: Steve L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #69 - 6 pages) (PR# 5036)
70. Zoning Map Change – Duke Lemur Center Initial (Z0800012A)
To conduct a public hearing and receive public comments on the initial zoning map change for Duke Lemur Center Initial (Z0800012A);To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish University College (UC) zoning for the property described in the attached staff report; or
To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish a direct translation of the County zoning of Residential Rural (RR) and Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20) for the property described in the attached staff report; or
To adopt an Ordinance Amending the Unified Development Ordinance, the same being Chapter 24 of the Durham City Code, to establish a combination of University College (UC) zoning and a partial direct translation of the County zoning of Residential Rural (RR) and/or Residential Suburban – 20 (RS-20) for the property described in the attached staff report; and
To adopt as support for its action on the proposed zoning map change the determinations that the action is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is reasonable and in the public interest in light of information presented in the public hearing and in the accompanying agenda materials.
Staff Recommendation: Approval, based on annexation by the Council and the information contained in this report.
Planning Commission Recommendation and Vote: Denial, 9-4 on April 8, 2008. The Planning Commission finds that the ordinance request is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. The Commission believes the request is not reasonable and in the public interest and recommends denial based inadequate transportation infrastructure and insufficient information due to the lack of a development plan. In light of the information in the staff report and comments received during the public hearing, the Commission believes it is reasonable and in the public interest for the Council to adopt a direct translation of the existing zoning in the County.
[The site is located South of NC 751, west of US 15-501, north of Cornwallis Road and east of Erwin Road PIN 0860-02-67-0888 (partial)]
(Resource Person: Steven L. Medlin, AICP – 4137 ext. 223) (Attachment #70 - 19 pages) (PR# 5072)
[Supplimental Agenda]
73. Change in Frequency of Voluntary Annexations
To direct the City Manager to change the frequency of presentation to City Council of ordinary voluntary annexation petitions from twice annually, with June 30th and December 31st target effective dates, to four times annually with June 30th, December 31st, March 31st and September 30th target effective dates.(Resource Person: Theodore L. Voorhees – 4222 ext. 231)
74. Resolution Memorializing Southgate Jones, Jr.
To adopt a Resolution Memorializing Southgate Jones, Jr.(Resource Person: Council Member J. Michael Woodard – 4333) (Attachment #74 - 1 page) (PR# 5203)
75. Construction Agreement-Birchwood Heights Community Center
To authorize the City Manager to execute a construction agreement with Blue Ridge Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $270,000.00 for the renovation of the Birchwood Heights Community Center;To authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Birchwood Heights Homeowners' Association for operations at the Birchwood Heights Community Center; and
To authorize the City Manager to make changes to the agreements that do not increase the contract amount, lessen the contractor's duties, or extend the term of the contract beyond December 31, 2008.
(Resource Person: Donald Ham – 4197) (Attachment #75 – 28 pages) (PR# 5204)
76. Program Management Services-Task Order #2
To authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to add Task Order #2 to the consulting contract with MWH Americas, Inc. increasing the original contract amount by $2,500,000.00 so that the total contract amount will not exceed $3,207,500.00; andTo authorize the City Manager to make changes to the amendment if the changes do not increase the compensation to be paid by the City and do not decrease the services to be provided to the City.
(Resource Person: Chris Boyer – 4197) (Attachment #76 – 19 pages) (PR# 5188)
[Adjournment]
BOCC agenda for June 9th meeting
[Please contact the Clerk to the Board at (919) 560-0025 for information related to items on the agenda.]
REVISED
(see Consent Agenda Item No. 6[f])
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA
Monday, June 9, 2008
County Commissioners' Chambers
200 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina
AGENDA
"Public Charge"
The Board of Commissioners asks its members and citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and fellow citizens. At any time, should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chairman will ask the offending person to leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chairman will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to the public charge is observed.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off cell phones during the meeting.
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4:30 P.M.
Joint Meeting with the Durham County Commissioners and the Durham City Council
1. Service of Warrants
2. Interlocal Agreement for the Prepared Food Tax
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7:00 P.M. Regular Session
1. Opening of Regular Session—Pledge of Allegiance 5 min.
2. Agenda Adjustments 5 min.
3. Announcements 5 min.
4. Minutes
5 min.
May 27, 2008 Regular Session
5. Resolution Honoring the Service of an Outstanding Citizen 5 min.
6. Consent Agenda 20 min.
a. Approval of Durham's Home and Community Care Block Grant Funding Plan through the Department of Social Services (funding for the Plan has been incorporated into the Manager's proposed FY 2009 Budget);
b. Board Appointment—Animal Control Advisory Committee (appoint Joyce Archus to the Animal Control Advisory Committee as the official representative of the Animal Protection Society);
c. Approve the First Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County and the City of Durham for the Joint Funding of an Assistant District Attorney for Domestic Violence Cases for Fiscal Year 2009;
d. Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 08BCC000073 and Capital Project Amendment No. 08CPA000021—Movement of Mental Health and Public Health Operating Funds ($92,800) to the Telephone System Upgrade Capital Project (DC084) (to complete telephone upgrade needs; this action will increase the project budget to $1,502,800);
e. Intentionally Left Blank;
f. Approval of Professional Services for the Architectural Programming and Planning Study for the Durham County Main Library Renovations: Project No: DC093 (authorize the execution of a $197,766 contract with O'Brien/Atkins Associates, P.A. SmithGroup, PLLC to provide professional services for the programming and planning study for the Durham County Main Library renovations, plus a reimbursable amount of $10,000, thus totaling $207,766; execute any other related contracts, if necessary, not to exceed the estimated budget of $225,000); and
g. Receive the Annual Report of the Design District Review Team.
7. Public Hearing on the FY2008-2009 Recommended Budget
45 min.
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the FY 2008-09 recommended budget. To be able to hear from all interested citizens, the Commissioners usually set a time limit of three minutes for each speaker; however, the time limit may be adjusted at the discretion of Chairman Reckhow.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive input from speakers and incorporate in the deliberations prior to finalization of next fiscal year's budget.
8. Public Hearing—Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change—Driveway Names (TC07-17)
10 min.
Receive public comments on Text Change—Driveway Names (TC07-17) and adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 12, Infrastructure and Public Improvements, and Article 13, Additional Requirements for Subdivisions.
Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, City-County Planning Director, and Julia Mullen, Planner
County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed UDO text change and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve the change.
9. Public Hearing—Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change—Stormwater (TC07-21)
10 min.
Receive public comments on Text Change—Stormwater (TC07-21) and adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 8, Environmental Protection, and Article 16, Definitions.
Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, City-County Planning Director, and Julia Mullen, Planner
County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed UDO text change and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve the change.
10. Public Hearing—Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Change—IL/Compact Height (TC0800001)
10 min.
Receive public comments on Text Change—IL/Compact Height (TC0800001) and adopt an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, incorporating revisions to Article 6, District Intensity Standards.
Resource Person(s): Steven L. Medlin, AICP, City-County Planning Director, and Julia Mullen, Planner
County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager recommends that the Board conduct a public hearing on the proposed UDO text change and, if appropriate based on the comments received during the hearing, approve the change.
11. Closed Session
15 min.
The Board is requested to adjourn to closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business or industry pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(4).
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2¼ 2 1/4 hrs.
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