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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19730116 MYNUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTX BDARD of coMMZSSiorrExs -,~t 7 ;~^; 519 January 15, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County met in special session in the Superior Courtroom of the County Courthouse in Hillsborcugh at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, January 15, 1973. Members Present: Chairman C. Norman Walker and Camm£ssionera Henry S. Walker, Ira A. Ward, Flora Garrett and Richard Whitted. Members Absent; None Representatives of the Asaociaticn for the Preservation of the Eno River Valley were present. Slides of the river, flower and animal life were presented. A discussion followed the presentation, There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, January 16, 1973, at 7:30 P.M. C. Norman Walker, Chairman S. M. Gattis, Acting Clerk MIPIUTES OF THE OHANl~E COT]NTY HOARD OF CDMMISSIDNERS January 16, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 16, 1973, 'in the District Courtroom of the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Members Present; Chairman C, Norman Walker and Commissioners Henry S. Walker, Ira A. Ward, Flora Garrett and Richard Whitted, Members Absent: None Llcyd Seater, representing the South Orange Rescue Squad, and Bynum Weaver of the Chapel Hill Funeral Rame, were present to review and discuss with the Hoard the ambulanoe aervi,ce that was currently being provided for the area. Mr. Seater reported that the South Drange Rescue Squad had fifty one members, aeveralvehiolea and items of personal property that was valued in excess of .p33,000.00, and that during the past year 8~2 cases had been answered by the Squad. He stated that the Squad, with financial assistance from the County, hoped to build a building that would house the vehicles, provide a place for the training of the members, serve as headquarters for the unit, Bynum Weaver of the Chapel Hill Funeral Home stated that his company had been rendering ambulance service for a number of years, He stated that he was of the opinion that the company was providing adequate service in the Chapel Hi11 area, however, without the assistance of the South Orange Rescue Squad there were too many cases for his nompany to answer. The twa repreaentativee agreed that the two agencies were not competing against each other. The Board advised Mr. Weaver and Mr. Seater that they felt the County must take an overall loots at the matter of ambulance service before reaching say conaluaion on the present matter. They were further advised that the question of duplication of service in the Chanel Hill area had arisen as a matter that would have to be settled before financial assistance could be allocated to the South Orange Rescue Squad. The Board agreed that a decision would be reaohed by March 1, 1973. i I ~~ "'{ j ;'~F 5~U Clayton Haithaock, Zoning Officer, presented the following items: 1. A request for re-zoning from residential to general commercial a tract of land owned by Grey Moody. The Board wen advised that the County Planning Board had approved the request. IIuon motion of Commissioner Ira A. Ward, seconded by Commissioner Henry S. Walker, it was moved, that said request for re-zoning be approved. There were three ayes and -two nays. Chairman Walker declared the motion passed. 2. A plat of the property of C. 5. Robinson Subdivision. The Board was advised that the County Planning Board recommends approval of said plat. IIpon motion of Commissioner Tra A. Ward, seconded by Cotmnisaioner Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted, that the certificate oP approval on said plat be signed by the Chairman and the County Administrator. 3, Final Plat of a riew Section of Rollirigwood Subdivision. The Board was advised that the County Planning Board had approved the recording of this plat. IIpon motion of Commissioner Ira A. Ward, seoonded by Commissioner Henry S. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the certificate of approval on said plat be signed by the Chairman and the County Administrator. 1}. Plat for Phase I of Robbins Wood Subdivision. The Board was advised that the County Planning Board recommends approval of said plat. Discussion ensued concerning this plat as the development was in close proximity to the tTniversity Take watershed. A letter of protest against the development of said subdivision had been filed with the Board by W. P. Biggers. Dpon motion of Commissioner Flora Garrett, seconded by Commissioner Richard Whittad, it was moved that the County Zoning Dffiaer was instructed to request the Planning Board to fully investigate the percolation chareateristias of the entire area and to advise the Planning Board that it was the opinion of the Board of Commissioners that the District Health Director should investigate the advisability of allowing one hundred (100) lots to be established in said subdivision. Chairman Walker recognized Walter McDade, Director of the Eflaad-Cheeks Multi-Purpose Center. Mr. McDade was present to discuss the recreation project that was being planned for the Efland-Cheeks area. He stated that the recant action of President Nixon froze all Federal Funds and thus the Community Action -~ Agency could not, at this time, proceed with the proposed project. Commissioner Flora Garrett stated that she had studied the proposal that had been made by Mr. McDade in behalf of the Community Action Agency and that this investigation had caused her concern, in that, the County would be accepting the financial responsibility for the project and that no mechanics, such as a Recreation Commission, has been established for the operation of a recreation area. Commissioner Whitted stated that he felt there was a tremendous need for a recreation project, however, he shared the concern of Commissioner Garrett over the lack of the proper facilities that could handle the project, He suggested that this could ba the appropriate time for the County to consider a Recreation Commission. Chairman Norman Walker stated that Commissioner Tra A. Ward had, at the Sanuary meeting, suggested that the County consider the possibility of establishing a County Recreation Commission and hs felt that he could, at this time, support such a move. Covunisaioner Flora Garrett stated because of the interest shown by members of the Board of County Commissioners in total county recreation and because oP the growing interest in wilderness areas, such as the Eho River, and because of the concern of the County~a people for some type of recreational facilities, such sa swimming pools, baseball and football fields, tennis courts, particularly for our young people; T move that the County Board of Commisaionara set up a Recreation Study Commission which would be cougniagioned to study the total recreational needs of the County and should include but not be limited to parka, playgrounds, the use of school facilities for sports, swimming pools and natural areas. This commission should study scenic easements and the possible acquisition of land along the mo River. The oouBnission should also study the possible co-operation with the municipalities in the County. The Recreation Study Commission made up of ten (10) people from all arses of the County should work with the Planning Board, Mark Burnham, Tnatitute of q•overnment, and the North Carolina Department of Recreation in order to prepare a thorough study of recreational needs in Orange County, accompanied by cost projections. a „_~ '7 :'~- 521 Commissioner Garrett~s motion received a second from Commissioner Richard ?~Thitted. Chairman Walker oalled for a vote and all members of the Board voted in the affirmative. Chairman Walker deolared the motion passed. Chairman Walker reported that he had discussed the matter of the recent action of President Nixon in freezing Federal Funds for Rural Environmental Programs with members of the local Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service and the Extension Service. Discussion ansaed on the matter. Upon motion oP Commissioner Henry $. Walker, seoonded by Commissioner Richard Whitted, it was moved and adopted, that the Board write to Congressman L. H. Fountain and Senators Sam Ervin and Jesse Helms requesting these men to take whatever action that is necessary to restore the funds for the Rural Environmental Programs. The matter of appointments of Board members to the various committees was brought before the members. Chairman Walker stated that each member had agreed to the following committee appointments: Orange-Person Mental Health Authority - Commissioner Riehard Whitted will fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner William C. Ray. Triangle S Council of Governments - Commissioner F].ora Garrett will fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Harney D. Bennett. ` Joint Crange-Chatham Community Action Board -Commissioner Flora Garrett will fill unexpired term of Commissioner Ira A. Ward who will resign from this Board, i A petition for the streets in Carolina Forest Subdivision was presented. The Clerk was instructed to forward same to the State highway Commission. There being no further business to some before the Beard the meeting was adjourn®d to meet again on Wednesday, January 17, 1973 at B P.M. C. Norman Walker, Chairman S. M. Gattis, Acting Clerk MINUTES OF THE DRANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~ January 17, 1973 The Board of County Commissioners met in the Carrboro Town Hall at $:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 17, 1973, in joint session with members of the Town Governing Boards of Chapel Hill sad Carrboro. ~ Members Present: Chairman C. Norman Walker and Commissioners Henry S. Walker, Tra A. Ward, Flora Garrett and Richard Whitted. Members Absent: None This meeting was held to give the members of the Board an opportunity to discuss the purohase of all or part of the University Utility Systems. Since this discussion aoncarnad the acquisition of real estate the meeting was declared to be an executive session, and no detail minutes of the meeting were recorded. There being na further business to some before the Board the meeting was adjourned-to meet again on Tuesday, January 30, 1973 at 8:00 P. M. C. Norman Walker, Chairman S. M. Gattis, Acting Clerk