Home  Blog Chatham Chatlist #2739
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Written by Gene Galin
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Saturday, 03 February 2007 |
This digest contains the following messages:
1. Things we love about Chatham
2. Pet Resource Guide
3. chathamjournal.net
4. Chatham Downs, really CHATHAM DUMP
5. Hughes.net internet service
6. Re: Chatham Chatlist #2737
7. Air cards for wireless access
8. ** Appliance repair
9. Adopt a Highway
10. RE: Adopt a Highway
11. Bravo Michelle!
12. The Roads and Litter
13. re: Using an Air Card in rural areas, good idea?
14. Trash On Roads
15. Lets Talk About Paint!
16. compact fluorescent bulbs
17. Free monitor
18. Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda - 2/05/07
19. Chatlist In Friday's Herald Sun
20. Chatham Journal web site sets new record again
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Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:12:21 -0500
From: "Gene"
Subject: Things we love about Chatham
Okay folks, we have started working on the February Chatham Journal edition.
This is your chance to still send in the things you love about Chatham County to thingsiloveatchathamjournal.com
Or you may want to elaborate on some of the things others have listed below.
Here's some of the things folks have already sent in.
The Haw River with rocks and swirlilng water where memories of canoeing and swimming mingle with the moment, feet wet in the river.
The rolling pastures with horses and cattle grazing A magic country road that leads to a hill where sunset can be clearly seen and along the way long horn cattle, mules, goats, sheep, horses look up from various pastures...
The General store where lots of coffee has been drunk and music has been heard...
The friends who touch my life, whether new or long long time ones.
Crossing Jordan Lake when the light is particularly beautiful on the water.
The bounty that has come my way from returning to the area after years away.
The library, the court house, other buildings stores in down town Pittsboro I've been in, like Beggars'n Choosers The arts incubator where I can take pottery classes and weaving courses and be creative and social at the same time!
Hospice and Agricultural Extension agency and Sustainable Agriculture available here
The American Tobacco Trail in Chatham. It is the prettiest and most scenic portion of the entire 22 miles! Thanks to over 2000 hours of volunteer labor, folks can now walk and ride their bikes or horses on all but 320 feet (the undecked trestles) of the 4.6 miles of it!
Southwest Park in Bear Creek. The half mile-long compacted granite screenings surfaced walking trail welcomes folks to safely exercise. The ballfields give parents, their children, adult coaches and pets, a chance to bond while learning good sportsmanship and how to play together.
Weaver Creek Trail off Pea Ridge Road. A pretty hike in the woods again made possible by lots of volunteer labor. We do need more volunteers to help keep it maintained and open.
Town Lake Park and Trails in Pittsboro. A diamond in the rough that deserves more use and better care than it gets. It has the potential to be a lovely park. It is one of the best kept secrets in Pittsboro.
THANKS Trail at Central Carolina Community College. Constantly used and enjoyed by thousands each year to keep in good health. A wonderful gift to the community.
Sidewalks in Pittsboro. Thankfully used and enjoyed by many to stay in shape and to safely get to stores, restaurants, worship, schools and homes.
Haw River Trails. Another one of the best kept secrets in Chatham County that is a great place to walk a dog or experience the river and nature.
I love our history- the people who have shaped this wonderful community and the stories behind it, knowing people over time, generations of life...
I love our desire to help each other and the "take care of your neighbors" way of being
I love how diverse and colorful we are, in color, dress, personality, and spirit
I love the big trees (unfortunately disappearing at a rapid rate!), the thick lucisous plants in summer growing up everywhere, and how our lawns are full of colroful weeds and bugs, our twisty creeks and rivers, the Haw!
I love the cow pastures and rolling hills, and the bright yellow meadowlarks overhead, (the Quaker feeling around Silk Hope)...
I love our creativity
I love the courthouse circle in Pittsboro, how the roads point east, west, north, south... I orient myself wherever I am in relation to that courthouse circle, the same way some people who grow up next to the ocean know their surroundings from the position of the water...
the arts community
the staff at the library, always ready to help
I love hiking along the Haw River in Bynum, climbing onto a rock, and watching nature float by (and time). I love Bynum!
I love all the artists in Chatham county, they are everywhere. And the artists give Chatham County it's "colorful" quality.
I love all the music in Chatham county; Bluegrass, gospel, rock opera, blues, rock and roll, jazz and new venue. It's all here. I especially like going somewhere and having folks pull out their instruments, to jam and sing.
the sky at night
the first glimmer of Jordan Lake
seeing bald eagles there!
Taxes (vs. Orange for example!)
Land and Housing still more reasonable than Wake or Orange.
I do not have to "dress up" to shop/dine - jeans are acceptable most any place - Well I would not go to the Fearington Inn with jeans- and not w/ a baseball cap either!
Prices for MOST services are less expensive.
Chatham County Representatives (from Fire to Sheriff Dept. to County Seat Admin. personnel) are much easier (friendlier) to get along with/ to do biz with. In part based on my experience with closing estates in both Orange and Chatham Counties.
Driving an auto is less aggravating - vs. rush hour on I-40, 15-501 (in Orange and Durham Counties).
I don't have to purchase a newspaper (except for Mt. Joseph's x word puzzles!) as I get "all the Chatham Co. news that's fit to print" courtesy of Gene's "write in" audience!!!!!
The countryside. I love the rolling hills, the farm land, the wooded = areas.
Jordan Lake. My husband and I went on many dates there when we were = dating, he proposed to me there and we were married under one of the picnic = shelters there. =20
The country folks. There are a lot of small rural communities with old timey country people. They are the best. They aren't as materialistic = or morally liberal as many people are today. Plus they have all sorts of country cures for what ails ya!
The creative energy and people at the the NC Arts Incubator
The Person to Person Art Gallery across the street (from the Incubator)
The studio tour - both art and artists!
Grassroots political involvement (from all sides).
Old trees, rivers, and pasture land occupied by horses, cows, and/or goats
The way neighbors look out for each other
Community schools (especially Silk Hope!)
Beautiful gardens...and yard art and the wildflowers along the roads.
Uncongested country roads and the old houses, churches, barns and sheds on them.
Talking to the old timers when they share their knowledge and wisdom.
One thing I love about Chatham County is the fact that everyone waves at you driving by, even if they have no idea who you are!
I love the fact that people will donate thousands of dollars to a little boy with leukemia, even though they have no idea who he is-just that he is three, sick and needs help.
I love the fact that teachers in this County work from before school to well after for no pay and even in the face of constant criticism.
That it is not Wake County, yet.
Fresh air and open spaces, now.
Friendly people, still.
Liberal atmosphere, for the most part.
Live music venues, except for Shakori Hills.
Lots of artists and craftspeople.
Small town atmosphere with access to big town stuff, if you need it.
Elbow room.
Relatively low taxes, now.
Good place to raise a family or farm or both.
Good schools.
Wildlife, but is quickly vanishing.
Pumpkin Fest
the beauty of the land
the overall faith that tomorrow will be a better day and we can all come together to help each other and make out community better
As a member of The League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham and Chatham Counties, I love the fact that so many Chatham residents are actively interested in, debating and participating in local government in this county. Sure, it's often contentious, but that's the nature of politics. It's really healthy, and if this degree of involvement existed nationally, our country would certainly be the better for it. We are setting a standard!
As a transplant ten years ago (one of those) from the gloomy Midwest where there are few sunny days from October to April, I love the incredible blue sky and sunshine, more days than not, and the green pines against the blue sky when I am out walking in the beautiful countryside, and the early spring and the lo-o-ong fall, and the bluebirds, and the heron that fishes in the local pond.
I love the nonprofit service organizations in Chatham County and their hard working staff who do so much with limited resources, and where so many of my friends and neighbors, even those who just moved here last year, are volunteering significant time and resources. Your readers should know that more than a third of the money raised by the Chatham County United Way each year comes from the residents of Fearrington, Governors Club and Carolina Meadows!
Pottery (shops)
Landscape (rocky - hilly)
Pittsboro (quaint)
Haw River
Antique shops
diversity of people, lifestyles and churches represented
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Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:12:45 -0500
From: "Gene"
Subject: Pet Resource Guide
Okay, we've had lots of discussion about pets a couple of weeks ago.
It appears that there are resources out there.
What I would like to consider is creating a "Pet Resource Guide" that the Chatham Journal could compile and print as an insert in an upcoming issue.
We could also make a pdf copy of the guide available on line throughout the year.
I'd like to meet with John Sauls and do an interview (podcast to be available), lineup a list of reources includeing all the vests in the county.
We've done special issues before with our election issues and they have proven to be very popular. Out largest issue was 32 pages and we were able to print extra copies. Candidates supported the effort by purchasing advertising.
Since the Chatham Journal operates on a break-even basis, we sould have to make sure we got the ads to cover the costs of a resource guide. We migthe ven consider selling space to pet owners to post pictures of their favorite pet.
Let me know what you think.
Gene Galin
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Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:13:38 -0500
From: "Gene"
Subject: chathamjournal.net
We'll adding anothe component to the Chatham Journal.
We plan to start offering podcasts on chathamjournal.net (Terry - drop me an email and we can discuss your ideas further)
We also plan to provide links to chathamcentric videos (Mark - drop em an email and we can discuss your ideas further)
My vision for the Chatham Journal is simple - It's not just a print newspaper, it's a news content provider.
We're already providing print content, web content. We're now going to take some steps towards audio and video news content.
With over 30,000 unique visitors last week, we have an opportunity to present or link to more chathamcentric content.
Gene Galin
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Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 08:17:03 -0500
From: Theye Peter
Subject: Chatham Downs, really CHATHAM DUMP
Lynn, you are too forgiving. Lat Purser has had over a year to clean up that site. The offsite damage cause by stromwater runoff, the damage silt fencing, and the IGNORING of citations issue from the state, demonstrate the LACK of interest from this developer. This upscale strip mall is a dump. It should not be supported by the citizens of this county until it cleans up it's act. Lat Purser should be banned from doing more work in this county. Our BOC needs to start standing up to the folks who are ruining our county. Where the heck was our planning department who is suppose to be advocating FOR the county?
Peter Theye
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 00:01:58 -0500
From: "Brenda Denzler"
Subject: Hughes.net internet service
Tina,
Beware of using Hughes.net for your internet service. I have had them since June of 2005, when they were DirecWay, and I can say that my experience with them has been abysmal. Their servers regularly have hiccups--double-sending posts, failing to allow posts through, going down. Their tech support folks are all overseas (first tier tech support, anyway) and, given the high quality of my Sprint/Embarq land phone line (not!), I found myself having to literally shout into the telephone to make myself heard. I'm looking for a way out of Hughes.net, and if Embarq doesn't pony up very, very, very soon with promised DSL access, I'm going to seriously consider the Blast service.
Brenda Denzler
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Date: Thu, 1 Feb 2007 21:08:32 -0800 (PST)
From: deborah bair
Subject: Re: Chatham Chatlist #2737
To any inquiring about appliance repair..we have always had our best service out of Pittsboro Appliance. Archie goes out of his way to make sure you are satisfied, and he has a great guy, Dan, I believe his name is, who comes when he says, and returns when he says. good luck
D Bair
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:08:41 -0500
From: "Tiede, Karen E"
Subject: Air cards for wireless access
I tested Sprint's service in downtown Moncure. The card worked a little better than dial-up, but nowhere near as fast as my cable modem. Sprint couldn't tell me when they would be upgrading the local service to real broadband speeds (=never), so I cancelled the service and returned the card, and then had to jump through 1000 hoops to get my money refunded.
The card worked great in Apex and Raleigh, though. I can't afford
$50/month(service) +$249(card) just to have wireless access anywhere in Wake County on top of the bill for the cable modem service.
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Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:43:57 -0500
From: Carole Hoffman
Subject: Appliance repair
Hi Joy,
In response to your inquiry about appliance repair. I recommend Pittsboro Appliance on Hillsboro Street. I went in one day for a problem with my clothes washer. I explained the problem and he immediately knew what it was. He told me it was an easy fix, that I could do it myself. I was skeptical. I know where my areas of ignorance lie and appliance repair is certainly one of them. Still, who wouldn't want to save a little money? So he walked me into the back of the shop and showed me exactly how to do it on a washing machine he had back there. He sold me a $3 part and sent me home. Lo and behold, following his direction I was easily able to fix it myself! I received lots of satisfaction out of being able to do this myself and saved a fair amount of money too. Your problem may not be one that lends itself to a do-it-yourself repair job. But never fear, he makes house calls. In my opinion, any business owner who is more concerned about his customers then he is abo ut making a few extra dollars is someone I want to give my business to. I highly recommend giving Pittsboro Appliances a call. Besides that, you'll be supporting a small,local business,which is always good for our local economy.
*Carole Hoffman, CSPP, CNDP
Certified Neural Depolarization(TM) Practitioner
919-542-7028
www.AchievingOptimumHealth.com
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Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:51:28 -0500
From: "Joy Hewett"
Subject: appliance repair
A while back, people were chatting about best repairers of big appliances.
My stove with a pouf of electric smoke and a sizzle stopped working. Does anyone know who does home visits and is good?
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:28:06 -0500
From: "Larry Hicks"
Subject: Adopt a Highway
The Adopt a Highway website is:
http://www.ncdot.org/doh/operations/dp_chief_eng/roadside/Beautification/hig
hway/
According to the website, our coordinator for Chatham County is:
Angela Macy (Ashville)
(336) 629-1423
(336) 629-7228
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The program has been in existence since 1988.
The Persimmon Hill neighborhood adopted a portion of Mann's Chapel Road several years ago. It takes a couple hours of your time, four times annually, and definitely makes a difference. Since we started, the remainder of Mann's Chapel has been adopted by other groups. So, your involvement can encourage others to do the same. There's a bit of community pride, and good exercise. We have seen a decrease in the level of trash. Unfortunately you still have those who prefer to throw their beer/soda cans and burger wrappers along the roadway.
Larry Hicks
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:31:00 -0500
From: "Larry Hicks"
Subject: RE: Adopt a Highway
Correction. Our district is housed in Asheboro, not Ashville.
Larry
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 06:19:43 -0800 (PST)
From: Christine Miller
Subject: Bravo Michelle!
Thank you Michelle for bringing up a subject that has been bothering me for awhile. Does North Carolina have litter laws? In other states if you litter there are fines involved. When spring comes around and mowers are out its even going to look worse, because the machines shred the garbage. Also why doesn't NC have botte returns. I came from another state that had bottle returns. The difference is amazing. Michelle is right maybe we should all ban together and have a road clean up day! I for one would be willing.
Thanks
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Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:50:17 -0500
From: Salinda Dahl >
Subject: The Roads and Litter
Michelle's observations are spot on. My husband and I clean the road every so often on either side of "our" dirt road, but to stay really clean it would require weekly attention. Is it just Chatham? It seems that when I cross the line into other counties the problem is less severe. We had guests awhile ago, and, wanting them to see Chatham, we went here and there. Out of politeness on their part, and shame on ours, we all downplayed the huge amounts of trash on the roadsides, but it was glaring.
It seems like a disconnect that Chatham wants to attract tourists, have B&Bs, art studio tours, but cannot present itself in a better light. I agree with Michelle that we all have to be willing to help, and yet the problem seems so large and omnipresent, it seems it would require someone with an overview?
Salinda Dahl
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:00:04 -0500
From: "Mike Fox"
Subject: re: Using an Air Card in rural areas, good idea?
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> . Does anyone out there use an air card for Internet access who live
> in rural areas? If so, how is the connection? Thoughts?
Like any cellular question, I'm sure this varies widely from mile to mile in the coverage area, but...
I'm in Moncure with a Verizon Wireless aircard and it is unacceptable. The speed, when it works, is OK, around 150kpbs or so (which is much less than DSL, cable, etc) but it is completely unreliable. The connection often drops, I can't get a VPN to work with it, the name servers often go off line, it does long periods of only pushing through a few bytes per second, even during data heavy operations, and it does some kind of software tricks to optimize that make it not compatible with several websites. I've also used it in Cary at a few places and not found it any better there so I'm not sure I can attribute these problems to poor radio coverage or system design. Also beware that it's very sensitive to which card model you buy, and the one that the local stores stock (PC 5740) is the worst one. The KCP650 with an extra $50 booster antenna that you have to buy from the web is what you'll need (those are Verizon model numbers, not sure what Sprint, Alltell, etc, call theirs).
However, that said if you go a mile in either direction your experience may
be completely different. Or if the weather is different. If you want to
try it, make sure you have a trial period where you can test it out before the 2 year contract kicks in. And REALLY test it out the way you'll want to use it, don't just try a few things with it. Even that may not help -- mine worked great during the trial period then got worse a few months later -- probably because more people started using the system so it got overloaded.
Mike
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:19:53 -0800 (PST)
From: Tina Marsh
Subject: Trash On Roads
I would like to encourage everyone to pick up the trash that is on the road in front of their homes. I live on the Moncure Pittsboro Road and the trash is horrible. Last weekend I noticed neighbor/friends, Dan and MB Cahoon, picking up the trash along the side of the road with their little red wagon. KUDOS to them! If we all do a little we can do a lot.
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:24:17 -0800 (PST)
From: Eric Shook
Subject: Lets Talk About Paint!
Inspired by Chatlist #2738
No Master Painter would use
K-Mart's "Martha Stewart" &
HD's "Ralph Lauren" aka Glidden.
The BIG FOUR reputable paint
companies are Pittsburgh(PPG),
Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore,
and Duron.
Pittsburgh(PPG) - No V.O.C. Paints
Sherwin Williams - Largest Paint Conglomerate
Duron - Recently bought by Sherwin Williams
Benjamin Moore - The only USA Based
company to currently make and export
LEAD PAINT to 2nd & 3rd world
countries whose legal systems have not
banned LEAD PAINTS. I guess killing
little children with LEAD PAINT in
other countries isn't illegal yet.
And the term LOW V.O.C. does
not mean a thing. It's a lot
like the term "All Natural".
Typically over the past 40 years
The consumer architectural paint
market has moved to greatly to lower
V.O.C. levels because it's hard to
sell smelly paint.
LOW V.O.C. IS NOT SPECIAL!
It's like touting LOW FAT BOTTLED WATER
Pittsburgh(PPG) realizing that
V.O.C.'s (Volitaille Organic Compounds)
can irritate eyes, spawn respetory
issuses in asthmatics, and have long
term affects on global warming & air
quality. PPG Moved forward to REMOVE
ALL V.O.C.'s from Consumer paint product.
Pittsburgh's Pure Performance NO-V.O.C.
Paint contains no volitaille organic
compounds and carries a strong
CLASS-A GREEN SEAL CERTIFICATION.
(for GREEN BUILDING & CLEAN AIR)
That's why Chatham Marketplace chose
Pure Performance NO-V.O.C. paint to
protect their enviroment from harful
V.O.C.'s that even in LOW V.O.C. paint
can leach into the air for up to 7 years.
If you have any questions about the
right paints for your home, come
by the store.
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Eric Shook (Owner/Operator)
J. Henry Paint & Hardware
56 Sanford Road
PO BOX 1268
Pittsboro NC 27312
PH: 919.642.0505
FX: 919.545.2222
CL: 919.356.5189
-Voted #1 Hardware in Chatham County
by the readers of the Chatham Journal
I'm also, President Of "The Pittsboro Yacht Club".
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Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2007 12:04:49 -0500
From: "Elliot M. Cramer"
Subject: compact fluorescent bulbs
They seem like a good idea but the savings is much less than stated.
The manufacturer says
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23 Watt - Compact Fluorescent Mini Twist Lamp - Save energy and money by replacing your 100 watt incandescent with this energy saving compact fluorescent - Lasts up 7 years - 8000 Hours life - 1600 Lumens
Product Description
Compact Fluorescent Mini-Twist Bulb 23 Watt (100w) Saves Money Saves $90 in energy costs over the life of the bulb (based on $.12 KWH). Smaller Bulb This bulb is significantly smaller than the 25w compact fluorescent bulb making it a better choice for tight-spaced fixtures. Saving Energy Saving energy and money is as easy as changing a light bulb. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) offer many advantages over incandescent light bulbs: they last from 8-10 times longer, use about 75 percent less energy, and produce 90 percent less heat. They fit right into your standard light socket. Consumes Only 23 Watts This Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) consumes only 23 Watts and replaces a 100 Watt incandescent light bulb. The m.o.l. (maximum overall length which is from tip to tip) is 5 inches. Produces 1500 Lumens It produces 1500 lumens and has a life expectancy of 8,000 hours.
Made by Feit Electric Manufactured by Feit Electric
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Progress energy charges an average of .09/kwhour so the savings would be about $67 OVER THE LIFE OF THE BULB if it does indeed last 8000 hours.
At five hours per day, the savings would be about $15/year
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:59:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Linda
Subject: Free monitor
Greetings to all!
My husband and I have an 18" Gateway monitor that we purchased I believe back in 2000. It is in excellent condition and we would like to give it to someone who could benefit from it. We've left several items at the recycling center drop-off area in the past but we'd like to offer the monitor up here first this time. Please email direct at
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Thanks and everyone have a great day!
Linda
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 23:02:55 -0500
From: "Gene"
Subject: Chatham Board of Commissioners meeting agenda - 2/05/07
AGENDA
CHATHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGRICULTURAL BUILDING AUDITORIUM PITTSBORO, NC February 05, 2007 9:00 AM
http://www.co.chatham.nc.us/agenda/020507/020507Agenda.htm
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA
The Board of Commissioners uses a Consent Agenda to act on non-controversial and routine items quickly. The Consent Agenda is acted upon by one motion and vote of the Board. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda at the request of a Board member or citizen. The Consent Agenda contains the following items:
1. Minutes: Consideration of a request for approval of Board Minutes for regular meeting held January 16, 2007
and work session held January 16, 2007, Board Summit Minutes for meeting held January 8, 2007 and January 9, 2007 and Informational Water Meeting held January 29, 2007
2. North Chatham Hydraulics Improvements Telemetry Upgrade: Consideration of a request to authorize the
purchase of the Telemetry System covering the full spectrum of the system for the water treatment system, the new Jack Bennett Road Booster Pump Station and tank, the control valve vault at the Governor's Club, and the Governor's Club Tank in the amount of $87,998.00 (Attachment: Contract)
3. Tax Lien Advertisement: Consideration of a request to approve the advertisement of tax liens
4. Recreation Advisory Board Appointment: Consideration of a request to appoint Dave Roberson to the Recreation
Advisory Board by Commissioner Lucier
5. Recreation Advisory Board Bylaws: Consideration of a request to adopt the Chatham County Recreation Advisory
Board Bylaws (Attachment: Bylaws)
6. Mowing Services Contracts for the 2007-08 Growing Season: Consideration of a request to award the service
contracts for mowing of County-owned properties: 1) Phil Marsh d/b/a/ G. G. Marsh for Waste Management Properties and;
2) Collins Landscape and Maintenance for public building properties and water utilities properties (Attachments: Marsh Contract, Collins Contract, Spreadsheet)
7. Chatham Trades, Inc.: Consideration of a request to appoint Becky Loflin to the Chatham Trades Board by the
full Board
8. Human Relations Board: Consideration of a request to appoint Roy Barnes to the Human Relations Board by
Commissioner Vanderbeck (Attachment: List)
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
9. The Public Input Session is held to give citizens an opportunity to speak on any item, which does not appear
on the day's Agenda. The session is no more than thirty minutes long and speakers are limited to no more than five minutes each. Speakers are required to sign up in advance. Individuals who wish to speak but cannot because of time constraints will be carried to the next meeting and given priority. We apologize for the tight time restrictions. They are necessary to ensure that we complete our business. If you have insufficient time to finish your presentation, we welcome your comments in writing.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
10. Raw Water Withdrawal Request: Consideration of a contract for raw water withdrawal from Jordan Lake by Jeff
Hunter (Attachment: Contract)
11. Amending the Planning Board Ordinance: Consideration of a request to amend the Ordinance Establishing the
Planning Board
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
12. Board of Equalization and Review: Consideration of a request to appoint/reappoint members to the Board of
Equalization and Review (Attachment: List)
13. Human Relations Committee: Consideration of a request to appoint a member to the Human Relations Committee by
the full Board (Attachment: List)
14. Ag Advisory Committee: Consideration of a request to appoint a member to the Ag Advisory Committee by
Commissioner Vanderbeck (Attachment: List)
15. Green Building Task Force: Consideration of a request to appoint members to the Green Building Task Force
16. Major Corridor Task Force: Consideration of a request to appoint members to the Major Corridor Task Force
17. Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board: Consideration of a request to appoint Jeffrey Starkweather to the
Mid-Carolina Workforce Development Board by Commissioner Lucier (Attachment: List)
MANAGER'S REPORTS
18. Manager's Reports: The County Manager shall report on miscellaneous County business at this time.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
19. Commissioners' Reports: Any Commissioner wishing to report on any County business may do so at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
12:00 PM LUNCH WITH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Cooperative Extension Service Luncheon and Annual Report: Luncheon with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and consideration of Annual Report
Work Session
1. Division of Parks and Recreation Presentation by Carol Tingley (Deep River Paddle Trail)
2. Joint Processing Facility with Orange County Presentation by Charlie Bolton (Attachment: Letter)
3. Major Corridor Ordinance Discussion
4. "Citizens in Government" Session Presentation by Debra Henzy
5. Discussion on Sedimentation and Erosion Control
6. Establish Guidelines and Priorities for Funding Non-Profit Agencies: Consideration of a request to establish
guidelines and priorities for funding non-profit agencies (Attachments: Proposed Certification Criteria, Proposed Evaluation Form, Executive Summary and Revised Priorities from the Community Health Assessment, Analysis of Human Services in Chatham County, 2006)
7. ABC Board Discussion
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 23:04:07 -0500
From: "Gene"
Subject: Chatlist In Friday's Herald Sun
http://www.heraldsun.com/orange/10-815401.cfm
The Chatham Journal Weekly Web site did a 2006 poll of its readers to determine the "Best of Chatham County." The best restaurants, hair salons and exterminators all took home honors. But our favorite winner was in the category "Best wireless cell service."
And the winner was ... "They all suck."
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Another chuckle from Chatham appeared recently on the Chatham Chatlist, where a poster had to send a follow-up e-mail because he previously gave the wrong Web address for a company he was promoting. The funny part was that it was a proofreading and writing company.
"This mistake was made by the sender of the e-mail -- not the company it represents," he noted.
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Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 23:06:56 -0500
From: "Gene"
Subject: Chatham Journal web site sets new record again
The Chatham Journal set a new visitor record for the third straight month in a row. In January 2007, 30,649 unique visitors stopped by the newspaper web site.
This follows record breaking records of 25,575 visitors in November and 29,715 visitors in December.
http://www.chathamjournal.com/weekly
Jun 19,040
Jul 24,546
Aug 22,247
Sep 18,022
Oct 19,920
Nov 25,575
Dec 29,715
Jan 30,649
Banner Advertising available. FMI:
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BTW, you can view a pdf copy of January's print issue of the Chatham Journal newspaper at http://chathamjournal.com/2007/chathamjournal70113.pdf
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Chatham Chatlist at http://www.chathamchatlist.com
Chatham Journal Newspaper at http://www.chathamjournal.com/weekly
Chatham Online Bulletin Board at http://www.chatham-county-nc.com/bulletinboard
Chatham County Schools (unofficial) at http://www.chathamcountyschools.net
Chatham Online at http://www.chathamnc.com
Chatham County Online at http://chatham-county-nc.com/
Chatham Online Links at http://www.chathamnc.com/chathamlinks/
Chatham Business Directory at http://www.chathamnc.com/chathambiz/
Chatham Journal Newspaper Online Store at http://www.cafepress.com/chathamjournal
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