HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19740115i~ MINUTES OF THE O??ANCrL+' COUNTY
BCARD OF COMMISSIONERS
January 15, 19711
The Board of Commission era of Orange County met in regular session at 8
o'clock P. M. on Tuesday, January 15, 1971}, in the Commissioners Room of the
Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Members Present: Chairman C. Norman Walker and Cormiiasionera Henry S. Walker,
Flora Garrett, Richard E. Whiffed and Melvin Whitfield.
Members Absent: None.
Chairman Walker recognized Phil Rominger of Chapel Hill, Mr. Rominger
requested the Board to consider reducing the tax assessment that had been -
established on property that he owned in Chanel Hill. He noted that the County
had valued this property at $132,500 and that he felt the fair market value of
said property should be valued at $90,000. The County agreed to consider Mr.
Romingar~s request.
Chairman 'dalker recognized Dr. Robert J. Murphy. Dr. Murphy advised the
Board that the Officers and the Board of Directors of the Orange Count Medial
Foundation, Inc. had voted to request that the County execute a six (6 month
option with a three (3) month permission of extension of said option on the
property that is loaated off of Cameron Street just southeast of the Courthouse.
He stated that it was his understanding the purchase price that had been euoted
by the Board would be the terms of said option. Discussion ensued.
Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Richard
E. Whitted, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that Orange County execute an
option to the Orange County Medical Foundation, inc. for a period of nine (9)
months on the one and one-half acre of land that is located off of Cameron Street.
Chairman Walker recognized Raymond Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery filed the
following petition:
"We, the undersigned, feeling the need for improved medical
facilities in this area of Orange County, hereby petition the
Commissioners' of Orange County to vote to donate 1.5 acres South
of the Social'Servioes Building in Hillsborough to the Orange
Medical Foundation, or otherwise, sell to the Orange Medical Foundation
at no profit. This foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the establishment of a Family Practice Private Medical Clinic iri
the Orange County area. Be it understood that if the Bite ever ceases
to serve the purpose stated herein, Orange County will receive option
for first refusal for disposal. of said property.
We further understand that once land is obtained, the Foundation
will then praeeed with plena to construct a medical building suitable
to the needs of this area. Upon completion, space will than be leased
to physicians in private practice.
DATE NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE N0."
Mr. Montgomery stated that said petitions had been signed by 2,233 aitizena
of the County. He made inquiry aonaerning his previous request for an itemized
statement of the cent of the property that had been purchased by Orange County
that lies Weat of Cameron Street and th® cost that had been expended for the
improvements to said property. The County Administrator replied that.the County
is not required to keep detail records on this particular type of expenditure and
that these records are not available since they occurred over five years ago.
Dr, Bill Black pointed out the need for modern clinical facilities in order
to be able to attract young physiaiana to settle in the area. He stated that many
communities were building and eeuipping clinics in order to secure the needed
doctors. Dr. Black requested the Board to reconsider the purchase price on the land
being sought by the Orange County Medical Foundation, Inc.
The Chairman referred the Board to Item #3 of the Agenda: (Mark Burnham:
A. Presentation of possible policy on withdrawals of requests for rezoning once
Notice of Proposed Rezoning has been published. B. Continued discussion of State
Land Use Plan.)
Mr. Burnham stated that ha had discussed the matter of withdrawal of requests
with the County Planning Board, but that the Board felt it would need guidance from
this Board relative to the subject. The Board agreed that a policy would allow
flexibility and Mr. Burnham was to pursue the matter.
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Chairman Walker referred the Board t6 Item ~rl~. of the Agenda: (Carrboro
Town Officials to point out a situation that will arise because of the necessary
removal of a water line along State Highway X514 West of Carrboro).
Chairman Walker recognized Frank Chamberlain, Town Manager, John McAdams,
'Town Engineer, and Fred Chamblee, Alderman. Mr. Chamberlain stated that the
Town of Carrboro had purchased a water line that runs from just Weat of the Town
of Carrboro tv theR~gewovi Subdivision along Highway Z11., that had been privately
owned by H.L:P.T. Corporation. This water line is located on the right of way
of State Highway #54 by virtue of an enarvachment agreement between H.L.P. T.
Corporation and the North Carolina State Board of Transportation. The North
Carolina State Board of Transportation now plans to extensively improve Highway
51~ and are requiring this water line to be removed at the expense of the owner.
Estimated cost of relocating this water line varies from $$0,000 to $150,000
depending upon the size of the new water line to be provided. The Town of
Carrboro feels that it only has three possibilities to do with this water line,
one, to provide minimal funds and replace the line with a new small line not on
the right of way of the North Carolina State Board of Transportation, two,
discontinue service altogether and, third, secure financial assistance from other
sources and put a large main water line to this area. The Town of Carrboro
appeared before the Board of Commissioners to advise them of the situation that
does exist and that approximately ai.xty (60) customers, all outside the city limits,
might be discontinued water service.
Chairman Walker recognized James Freeland, owner of the Aaniel Boone Complex.
Mr. Freeland advised the Chairman that Dalton Loftin; Attorney, would present his
reauest. Mr. Loftin stated that Mr. Freeland did not receive proper notice of the
tax asaeasment that had been placed on the total Daniel Boone Complex and that he
was present to request the Board to consider reviewing the assessment that .had been
placed on the Park, the Cafeteria, the Motel and other buildings in the area. The
County Administrator advised the Board that from the tax asaeasment records he felt
that the tax appraisal on the Daniel' Boone Complex should be reviewed. The Board
requested the County Administrator to review the matter of the tax assessment on the
Daniel Boone Complex.
The Chairman referred the Board to Item ~3B of the Agenda: (Continued
discussion of State Land Use Plan.)
Commissioner Flora Garrett stated that the Triangle J Council o° Governments
did propose amendments to the State Land Uae Plan and that the Council of
Governments were requesting that each local government unit in Region J respond to
the proposed amendments. Discussion ensued. (For copy of amendments sae
Commissioners Minute Docket ~8 Page 163.)
- Upon motion of Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Melvin
Whitfield, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the Board comply with the
reauest of the Council of Governments and endarae the proposed amendments to the
State Land Use Plan legislation and that the Cvunty~a Representatives in the
General Assembly be advised vS the Board's action.
- Upon motion of Commissioner Flora Garrott, seconded by Commissioner Richard E.
Whitted, it wsa moved and unanimously adopted, that Lacy Tinnin be re-appointed to
the F}nergency Medical Services Council.
Commissioner Richard Fs. Whitted stated that the term of Dalton Loftin on the
Mental Health Board did expire on December 31, 1973. He advised the Board that the
Statutes did reouire that one Attorney must serve as a member of the Mental Health
Board and Mr. Loftin had advised him that he did not wish to be re-appointed as a
member of the Mental Health Board. Commissioner Richard E. Whitted stated that
John Woodson of Chapel Fill was interested in the Mental Health Program and he had
indicated his willingness to serve on the Board. Discussion ensued.
Upon motion of Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, aeconde8 by Commissioner
Melvin Whitfield, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that John Woodson,
Attorney at Law from Chapel Hi11, ba appointed as g member of the Mental Health
Board.
The County Administrator advised the Board that the Public Hearing on the
208 Project would be bald January 22, 19711., et 7:30 P.M. in the auditorium of the
Archives and History Building in Raleigh and that the Board of Directors of the
Consumers Utility Corporation would meet in Executive Session on January 18,
1971}, et 5 P.M, in the Carrboro Town Hall.
Frank Miller, Member of the Recreation Study Committee, and the Consultants
to the Recreation Study Committee were present. They requested that the Board
_. grant them individual interviews in order that they might determine the views of
each Commissioner vn a proposed Recreation Program far the county.
There being nv further business to come before the Hoard the meeting adjourned.
C. Norman Walker, Chairman
Betty June Hayes, Clerk