Though this week is a short one, Orange County’s public bodies have a full calendar. The county school board and county commissioners will both consider their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, while the the Hillsborough Town Board discusses a proposed historic landmarks program. The Carrboro alderfolks will take on a host of issues including affordable rental strategies and a potential downtown slow zone, while the Chapel Hill Town Council will interview applicants for a restructured Planning Commission and get feedback on the town’s stormwater plan.
Here’s the full summary:
CARRBORO BOARD OF ALDERPERSONS
Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 27th, 7:30pm, Carrboro Town Hall Board Room
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Agenda Items of Note:
The Board will consider a loan to Surplus Sid’s for facade improvements.
The Board will consider setting a public hearing on a text amendment to the Land Use Management Ordinance concerning drive-thrus and drive-ins for June 24th.
The Board is asked to endorse grant applications to allow for the continued extension of the Morgan Creek Greenway.
The Board will receive an update on the development of a police department policy concerning vehicle and body-worn cameras.
The Board will consider goals and strategies for affordable rentals.
The Board will receive a feasibility report on a potential downtown slow-zone.
CHAPEL HILL TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting: Wednesday, May 28th, 6pm, Southern Human Services Center
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Agenda Items of Note:
The Council will open their meeting early at 6pm to interview applicants for the newly restructured Planning Commission.
The Council will hold a public hearing on the Stormwater Master Plan
The Council will consider an SUP modification and zoning atlas amendment for the proposed Timber Hollow expansion.
The Council will also hear again about a proposed AutoZone on Fordham Blvd.
Also before the Council will be an update on ultra-high-speed internet and digital inclusion efforts and the potential to approve the AT&T Master Agreement
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION
There is no meeting scheduled this week. The next meeting is scheduled for June 5th.
HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD
Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, May 27th, 7pm, Town Barn
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Agenda Item of Note: the Board will discuss starting a historic landmarks program.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Quarterly Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 27th, 7 pm, Department of Social Services, Hillsborough
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Agenda Items of Note:
The board will consider issuing a special use permit for a solar array facility
The board will consider adding a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance
Budget Public Hearing, Thursday, May 29th, Southern Human Services Center, Chapel Hill
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Agenda Item of Note: the Board will hear comments from the public on the 2014-2015 proposed budget
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting, Wednesday, May 28th, Central Office Board Room, Hillsborough
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Agenda items of note
The board will discuss the budget for the upcoming year
The board will get an update on the ongoing career status litigation
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