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MINTITES OF THE ORANGE COIINTY $'f ~; 7 PAGE 38S
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 2, 1971
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
August 2, 1971, at ten o~alock a.m. in th® Commissioners Room at the Courthouse
in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Members Present: Chairman Harvey D. B®nnett, and Commissioners William C.
Ray, Henry S. Walker, xra A. Ward and C. Norman Walker.
Members Absent: -None J ~ •
Chairman Bennett inquired of the Board if they wished to have all minutes
oP the month oP duly read sines copies were mailed to Board members. The
Clerk was instructed to read the minutes oP the July ]Ja.th and a portion.of the
July 23rd meeting. The minutes of all meetings were approved.
Chairman Bennett recognized Norman Long, Zoaiag Officer. Mr. Long stated
that the amended request of the Berini Brothers to re-cone from a Residential
District to a Mobile Home Park District, property loaated on the North aide of
Highway 70 and adjoins 2-85 on the South side and contains approximately 37.70
sores, located on Eno Township Tax Map 25, Lot 5!} had bean approved by the
County Flanning Board.
Upon motion oT Commissioner William C. Ray, seconded by Commissioner Henry
S. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the amended request of the Berini
Brothers to re-zon® from a Residential District to a Mobile Home Park District,
property loaated on the North lido of Righway 70 and adjoins I-85 on the South
aide and aontaina approximately 37.70 acres, located en Eno Township Tax Map ~,
25, Lot 5l}, with the understanding that the first two hundred Peet (200 0
North of Highway 70 which contains 2.62 acres which is designated on Eno
Township Map 2~, Lot 51} will remain in a Residential District and the remainder
aP Lot s)F will be re-zoned to a Mobile Home Park District be approved as
recommended by the County Planning Board.
Mr. Long presented an amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance. Said
amendment would be an addition to Section ten and would be designated as
,;-. Section 10.7 Storage of Wreeka. Same would read as follows:
Section 10.7 Storage oP Wrecks
The Orange County Board of Adjustment shall be ampawered tc issue special
use permits allowing the storage of wrecked automobiles when it shall make the
following findings:
10.7.1 That the site of the wreaked vehicle storage operation ba at
least Pive (5) acres in size.
10.7.2 That a setback Tor all operations of fifty (50) feet Prom all
property lines is reserved and maintained throughout the storage
operation.,
10.7.3 That a Pence or wall o£ solid appearance at least six (6) feat
high be erected around the storage area to ahield..'.the:.wrecka from
public view. ~
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10.7.4. That no disassembly or sal ea oP vehicles parts is undertaken and
the permit holder understands that none will be permitted.
10.7.6 That a logbook giving the motor number oP eaoh wreck be maintained ~
with a weatherproof tag pissed on the steering wheel oP each wreck
giving its Tirat date of storage, this logbook will be made
available to the Zoning Officer at all times for inspection.
10.7.6 That all wreaks will be removed Prom the premises within twelve
(12) months of the initial storage date unless court litigation is
still in progress concerning a wreak that prevents its removal
until the case is settled. Proof of court litigation may be
required.
10.7.6 That the original permit for the storage of wrecked automobiles be
issued Por a period of five years and will be reviewed at a regular
meeting of the Board of Adjustment two months prior to the
,- expiration date. T~ the permit holder satisfies requirements oP
this section the permit may be renewed Por periods no: to exceed
three years with same type reviews. Notice oP this review shall be
posted on the property in wrecked automobile storage use and all
adjoining property owners notified by mail at least two weeks before
the review meeting. After this review meeting the Board of
Adjustment shall determine whether or not the wreaked automobile
storage special use permit is in the publio interest and should be
renewed.
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10.7.7 Violation oP any of the above regulation will result in
revocation of any and all special use permits pertaining
to that particular storage area.
Chairman Bennett recognized Earl Davis, resident of Center Street, Mebane,
`~~ North Carolina. Mr. Davie stated that he and the other citizens on the street
had been waiting on a water line for a number of years and that they needed to
be informed sa to the plane pP the Board relative to the installation oP said
line.
Chairman Bennett explained that when Orange County made the Pirat inquiry
about the installation of a water line the residents on Center Street would not
agree to pay their proportionate share far the installation of said line. That
the County, currently, found itself in the position of not wanting to install
a twelve inch. (12") water line along said street unless an industry would be
located in the area 8s the pro~eat would prove not to be Passible. Mr. Dania
said he knew of three residents who would agree to tap onto a water line iP same
was installed.
Commissioner William C. Ray suggested that the County proceed to install a
two inch (2") water 13ne to the home of the last resident on said street, provided
that said resident would pay the top Pee and iP an industry should later looate
in the area that a twelve inch (12") water line could be installed at that time.
It was further pointed out that the residents of this area had been promised water
by the County. The County Administrator was instructed to contact the Mebane Town
Manager to see if the Town would install a two inch (2") water line. ~•
Chairman Bennett read a letter from Walter Wrenn, Veteran Servioe Officer. Mr.
Wrenn requested that the Board make a re-valuation of the duties and the
responsibiliti®s connected with his office. Discussion ensued relative to a
re-valuation survey of all County offices.
Chairman Sennett presented a letter from Mrs. Clarence D. Jonas. Said latter
reaueated that the lower Floor of the Old Courthouse be assigned to the Orange
County Historical Museum after the Board of Education vacates the premises.
Aiscussion ensued relative to the request. No action was taken on th® matter.
Commissioner William C. Ray stated that the Orange County Rescue Squad
was appreciative of the $25,000.00 which had been elloasted to the squad by the
County; however, the squad was anxious to secure adequate housing facilities
and that it was his understanding an adequate let on the Roulhac property could be
made available if the Town of Rillsborough purchased said property. Discussion
ensued.
Upon motion of Commissioner William C. Ray, seconded by Commissioner Norman
Walker, it was moved and adopted, that in the event the Town of Hillsborough acquires
the Roulhac property then the Board oP County Commissioners do request that the
Hillsborough Town Board consider mak5.ng available one adequate lot for the Orange
County Rescue Squad Por the purpose oP creating a squad building.
Upon motion oP Commissioner William C. Ray, seconded by Commissioner Norman
walker, Chairman Bennett was authorized to sign the Following Blind Aid Agenda:
AID TO THE BLIND AGENDA
August 2, 1971
NAME EFFEC. DATE AMOIINT REASON
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Annie Currie 9-1-71 100-103 Increased utilities
Tom Ward, Director of Social Services Department, stated that under legislation
adopted by the recent General Assembly the Board of Commissioners could vast the
authority to accept or reject the Blind Aid Agenda and/or Grants. Mr. Ward stated
that this action would provide quicker aerviae to blind aid recipients, in that,
the current practioe often caused them considerable d®lsy in receiving their first
aheak.
Upon motion of Commissioner Norman Walker, seconded by Commissioner Henry
S. Walker, the following resolution was adopted:
1. The person serving presently or in the future in the capacity oP
Director oP Social Services for Orange county is hereby empowered
with and assigned all the authority and duties, pertaining to Aid
to the Needy Blind,_as ors conferrable upon the said Director under
North Carolina General Statute 111-35 which is as follawa:
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5111-35, "Authority of direator oP aoaisl services.--
The respective boards of county commissioners of each aounty ;
are hereby authorized to empower and confer upon the county
director of aoaisl services for their respective counties
the authority to perform any or all acts or functions which
the previous aeationa oP this Article direct or authorize the
aounty boards of commissioners to perforta. Any act or
lunation performed by s aounty direator oP social aexwiaea
under the authority oP this section shall be reported by him
to the respective county board oP commissioners for its
review, and for alternative action or disposition where
deemsd appropriate by auah board. Provided that the respective
boards oP county commissioners shall make no alternative or
different disposition of a matter which the aounty direator oP
social services 3s empowered to act upon which would
preJudiaiallq affect the status of say aid to the blind
recipient without first affording auah recipient reasonable
notice and opportunity to be heard. (1971, c. 311.8 s. ]..)"
2. The authority and duties herein conferred and assigned are
conferred upon and esaigned to any person who is lawfully
acting as the Director when the functions of the Director
are not being performed by a person officially designated
and holding the position of Director of Sooiel Serviaea.
Fred Cates, Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough and L. E. Beard were
present. Mayor Cates requested the the Board authorise John Pridgen to
make a preliminary survey for the installation oP a twelve inch (12") water
line and the needed sewerage lines for the industrial sites to be occupied
by the Modular Home Plant near I-85 and the Whitaker Corporation textile
operation located near the intersection of 70-A and new highway 86 South.
Dissuasion ensued on the matter. ,
IIpon motion of Commissioner Henry S, Walker, seconded by Commissioner
William C. Ray, it was moved and adopted that the Clerk to the Eoard write
to John Pridgen and request that a preliminary survey for the installation
- oP a twelve Snch (12") water 13ne and the needed sewerage lines Por the
industrial sites to be occupied by the Modular Home Plant near T-8s and the
Whitaker Corporation textile operation located near the intersection of 70-A
and new highway 86 South be made..,--'
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- Chairman Bennett recognized L. M. Cheshire, County Attorney, who
presented the reauest he had received from the State Highway Commission ~-
relative to the abandonment oP .15 mile of road on sr 1193 and .5 mile of
road located on SR 1580. ~-
Chairman Bennett read the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, North Carolina State Highway Commission has requested I
abandonment Prom State maintained secondary road system .15 mile of
Secondary Road #1193 located dust south oP Rillsborough, North
Carolina as shown on the attached map, and .5 of a mile of Secondary 1
Road #150 as shown on the attached map:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT•RESOLVED that the Board of Comm9.asionere
oP the County of Orange does hereby approve the abandonment from
State maintained secondary road system these two portions of said
roads as shown on maps attached hereto."
Upon motion oP Commissioner William C. Ray, it was moved to delay action
on the matter oP the abandonment of 15 mile of road located an SR 1193 and
the .5 mile of road located on SR 1580.
Chairman Bennett aslled the attention oP the Board to the Commissioners
bulletin and to the forthcoming Commisaionera ConPerenae in Asheville.
Chairman Bennett read a letter from the Animal Protection Society relative ~
to the County Dog Pounds. Discussion ensued concerning the items set forth
in the letter. The County Administrator was requested to talk with Cashe
Boggs, County Dog Warden and Dr. 0. David Garvin relative to the correction ~
and the updating oP the pounds. Mr. Gattia was further instructed to
aontaat the Snhool Board about securing additional speae for the needed
-._ expansion of cages and other facilities.
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Chairmaa Sennett presented a letter from the Dspartm®nt of Conservation
and Development relative to Industry Appreciation Week Tn North Carolina For
the dates of October 2s, 7.971 through October 30, 1971. Discussion ensued
relative to said ].attar. No action was taken.
Chairman Bennett brought to the attention of the Board that there were
several terms on the Chapel Hill Board of Adfustmenta and the Chapel Hill
Planning Board which needed to be filled.
Norman Long, County Zoning 0~'ficer, was requested to write those members
whose terms were expiring to see if they were willing to serve another term
on said boards.
The County Administrator presented the annual audit aontraat from Ernst
and Ernst. Discussion ensued relative to the satisfaction of the work o£ this
firm and the aontreat prise.
Upon motion of Commissioner Ira A. Ward,. seconded by Commissioner Henry
3. Walker, Chairman Sennett was authorized to sign the annual audit contrast
with the firm of Ernst and Ernst.
The County Administrator preaentad a contract from the Department of
Conservation and Development Forest Service in the amount oP $22,629.00.
Upon motion of Cormni.asiq~ner William C. Ray, seconded by Commissioner Henry
S. Walker, Chairman Sennett was authorized to sign the forestry contract.
There being no further business to some before the Board the meeting was
.--adjotirned.tb-mae~"s:gain-on August PJa.;-971, in the Couunisaioners Room at the
Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Harvey D. Bennett, Chairman
B@~ty June Hayes, Clerk