This week will be a busy one, with each of Orange County’s public bodies holding at least one meeting. The budget will be on tap for both the Carrboro Alderfolks and the County Commissioners. The Commissioners will also consider recycling (again) and work on issues related to childhood poverty. Chapel Hill will resume deliberations on Ephesus-Fordham and potentially vote on the proposal. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board will get an update on it’s long range plan, while its Orange County counterpart will hear about a STEM initiative in the district. Hillsborough's Town Board will talk Summerfest.
Here’s the full summary:
CARRBORO BOARD OF ALDERPERSONS
Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 13th at 7:30 pm at Carrboro Town Hall Board Room
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The Town Manager will present his proposed 2014-2015 Budget.
The Board will receive an update on Google Fiber and Google Network Hut Lease Agreement.
The Board will consider the goals and strategies for affordable rentals as part of their affordable housing strategy.
CHAPEL HILL TOWN COUNCIL
Regular Meeting: Monday, May 12th, 6pm, Southern Human Services Center
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The Council will consider the proposed Community Block Grant Plan for 2014-15.
The Council will resume its deliberations on Ephesus-Fordham and potentially take a vote on the proposal.
CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting: Thursday, May 15th, 7pm, Lincoln Center
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The Board will receive an update on the Long Range Plan
The Board will also consider a resolution from the Intergovernmental Parks Work Group.
HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD
Regular Meeting: Monday, May 12th, 7 pm at the Town Barn
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Item of Note:
The Board will discuss the proposed Riverwalk Summer Session Fest
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Joint Meeting with the Board of Health, Tuesday, May 13th, 5:30pm, Southern Human Services Center, Chapel Hill
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The board will get an update on the Board of Health’s strategic place
The board will discuss how best to address childhood poverty in the county
Work Session, Tuesday, May 13th, 7pm, Southern Human Services Center, Chapel Hill
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The board get an update on the Southern Branch Library siting
The board will discuss the interlocal agreement for solid waste and recycling, and debate issues and funding for Orange County’s recycling programs
Budget Work Session, Thursday, May 15th, 7pm, Southern Human Services Center, Chapel Hill
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The board will continue discussions on the manager’s proposed budget
The board will consider opening a satellite tax office in Chapel Hill and whether or how to fund Ephesus-Fordham improvements
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting, Monday, May 12th, 7pm, Central Office Boardroom, Hillsborough
See the full agenda here.
Agenda Items of Note:
The board will receive an update on the district’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiative
The board will consider approving student fees for the next school year
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AROUND THE COUNTY
Thursday, May 15th, 6:00 to 7:30 pm - Obey Creek Public Information Session, Chapel Hill Public Library Meeting Room B.
May is bike month in Chapel Hill! Learn more about this month’s events on the town’s website right here.
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