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He stated that Neal Evans had agreed to accept the position and that his
employment would began on October 28 and his salary would be 518,000 a year.
Discussion ensued.
The Board approved of Mr. Gattis' choice.
Mr. Gattis advised the Hoard that the County had an opportunity to
purchase three (3) acres of land from James Bennett is located in Hillsborough
Township. Mr. Gattis explain that the property was rather isolated and he
felt would be an ideal site for the location of the Dog Pound and the Garage
building.
Discussion ensued.
The Hoard authorized Mr. Gattis to proceed with his negotiations with Mr.
Sennett.
There being no further business to come before the Board the said meeting
was adjourned.
~. rman Walker, Chairman
Betty June Hayes, Clerk
Items filed with the Clerk:
Letter from Claiborne S. Jones to Dr. Garvin.
Approved:
MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 7, 1974
The Orange County Board met in regular session on Monday, October 7, 1974
at l0 o'clock A.M. in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Hillsborough.
Members Present: Chairman Norman Walker, and Commissioners Henry S. Walker,
Flora Garrett, Richard E. Whitted, and Melvin Whitfield.
Members Absent: None.
Chairman Walker referred the Board to Item X on the Agenda: (Plats for con-
sideration: MINOR SUBDIVISION A. Harold J. Yates: SUBDIVISIONS A. Stoneybrook,
Final Plat, B. Carolina Forest, Final Plat, C. Wolf's Pond, Section 5, for
reapproval)
Clayton Haithcock presented the following plat: A. Plat of property of
Harold J. and Patsy P. Rates, four (4) lots Eno Township dated July 1, 1974.
Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded bX Commissioner Flora
Garrett, it was moved and adopted, that the plat of Harold J: and Patsy P, Yates
be approved.
Mr. Haithcock presented the following subdivision plats: A. Stoneybrook.
two plats.
Upon motion of Commissioner Melvin Whitfield, seconded by Commissioner
Richard E. Whitted, it was moved and adopted, that the two plats of Stoneybrook
be approved. H. Carolina Forest, Phase I, (12) lbts
Mr. Haithcock stated- that this plat had been approved for the owners who
had failed to present the plat for recording during the proper time period and
that the plat needed to be reapproved by the Beard in order that same might be
recorded.
Upon motion of Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, seconded by .Commissioner: Melvin
Whitfield, it was moved and adopted, that the plat of Carolina Forest be
reapproved and the Chairman was authorized to sign the certificate of approval.
C. North Forest Hills, Phase 5
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Mr. Haithcock advised the Board that this plat had been approved by the County
Planning Board. Discussion ensued.
UAOn motion of Commissioner Flora Garrett, seconded by Commissioner Henry
5. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the plat of North Forest Hills be
returned to the County Planning Board and that the Board endors th
tion of th C
e ounty Planning Board in rejecting said plat, e e recommenda-
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D. Wolf's Pond, Section S
Mr. Haithcock stated that this plat had been previously approved by the County Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners, however, the developers had failed to record said
plat and the plat had to be reapproved by both Boards prior to its being recorded..
llpon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett,
it was moved and adopted that the plat entitled Wolf's Pond, Section S be reapproved.
It was brought to the attention of the Board that the Public Hearing that had been
scheduled for Monday, October 21, 1974 did conflict with the regular Board of Alderman's ~,
meeting of the town of Chapel Hill. Discussion ensued.
Mr. Gattis stated that the advertisment of the meeting had been placed in the local
papers and that all adjourning property owners had been notified and that he felt the _.
Board of Commissioners should proceed with the public hearing. The Clerk advising was
instructed to write the town of Chapel Hill advising them bf the complications involved
in trying to change the date of the scheduled public hearing.
John Cline, Trustee, for the New Hope Fire District, requested that the Board approve
an insurance rating for his district, He stated that some major benefits could accrue to
the Volunteer Firemen if an insurance rating could be established. Mr. Cline stated that
they would be eligable for Firemen's pension fund, Firemen's relief fund, and a $25,000
life insurance policy. Discussion ensued.
Upon motion of Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Comr. Flora Garrett, it was
moved and adopted, that the Board approve a Resolution that would allow the New Hope
Fire Association to proceed with their request for an insurance rating.
Chairman Walker referred the Board to Item II on the Agenda: (Representatives
of ECOS to dicuss the Environmental Impact Statement prepared far the I-40 Project
and possible Covnty participation in a Civil Lawsuit relating to this subject.)
Representative of ECOS, Drew Diehl, detailed the involment of ECOS with the prp-
posed I-40 project. He stated that the Environmental Impact Statement that had been
released on the proposed addition to I-40 did not meet the federal guidelines. He
proceeded to detail the positions taken by ECOS relative to the matter of T-40 and
to request the Board of Comrs. to consider to be co-plaintiff in any legal action taken
by ECOS on the matter of the construction of I-40. Mr. Diehl further asked the
Board to write a letter to the U. S. Dept. of Transportation and the Federal Highway
Administrator requesting that the now Environmental Impact Statement fully meet the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Environmental
Impact Statement Guidelines written by the Council on Environmental Quality.
Aiscussion ensued between the Board, Mr. Diehl, and Mark Burnham.
Commissioner Garrett suggested that the Board comply with the request from
ECOS as it will let the State know that we are concerned and that we feel we should
be kept advised of the proposed plans for Alternates to I-40. Further Discussion
ensued.
Commissioner Flora Garrett then moved that the Board ask the U. S. Department
of Transportation for another impact statement on the proposed Alternate I=A of
I-40 and that they extensively follow the federal guidelines in preparation of the
new impact statement. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Richard E. Whitted,
Chairman walker called for a vote on the motion. .All the Commissioners voted dye.
Chairman Walker then declared the motion passed.
Chairman walker referred to Item III on the Agenda: (Consideration of the
Proposed County Recreation Ordinance.)
Commissioner Melvin Whitfield moved for the adoption and acceptance of the pro-
posed Recreation Ordinance.
Commissioner Richard E. Whitted called for a point of Order. Discussion ensued
on the legal requirements needed for the adoption of the Ordinance. It was pointed
out that the County Atty. had stated that the Ordinance could be adopted on the first
reading if no member of the Board opposed the Ordinance. Discussion ensued.
Chairman Walker stated that he would entertain a motion to proceed with the
adoption of the Ordinance as it was presented by the Recreation Study Committee.
Commissioner Richard Whitted stated that prior to taking any action on the matter that
he wanted the County Admr. to talk with the people in Alamance County and Find out
how the funding is arranged in their various Recreation Districts. It was agreed
that Mr. Gattis would make this inquiry and that the matter would be deferred until
the October 15th meeting.
Chairman Walker referred to Item IV on the Agenda: (biscussion of the proposed
Sedimentation Task Force Idea presented at the September 3rd. meeting of the Board `"
of Commissioners.)
Commiasioner Flora Garrett had presented to each Board member a proposed list
of names that could be considered for appointment to the Citizens Sedimentation Task
Force. She stated that this list was presented as a source of discussion and that
she felt other names should be added to the list. Action on the matter was deferred
until the October 15th meeting.
Chairman Walker referred to Item V on the Agenda: (Appointments: Mr. Rpbert
Frey has resigned from the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustments. His term expires July 31,1967.
Upon motion of Commissioner Richard Whitted, seconded by Commissioner
Henry S. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that Norma Loewenthal of Glenn
Heights be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Robert Frey on the
Chapel Hi11 Board of Adjustments.
Chairman Walker referred to Item VI on the Agenda: (Consideration of
possible Garage and Animal Pound Site.)
The County Admr. presented a map of the property of James Bennett.
He stated that an cpticn had been secured on the three (3) acre tract of land
that is located in Hillsborough Twp. Dicussion ensued. No action was taken
and the matter was deferred until the October 15th meeting.
Chairman Walker referred to Item VIT on the Agenda: (Consideration of a
new office space location for the Chapel Hill Unit of Health Department and
supplemental appropriation necessary to lease this space.)
The County Admr. advised the Board that Dr. Garvin, District Health Officer,
had located a site for the District Health Dept. Office at Eastgate Shopping
Center. It could be placed in what had been the Old Hickory Farm Store, however,
the building would have to be renovated in order to make it useable as office
space and this renovation cast would amount to around $10,000.00. The owners
of the property had stated that the monthly rent would be $700.00 and the county
must pay for all the utilities. Mr. Gattis estimated that the utility cost
would amount to $300.00 per month. The landlord would like to have a three
(3) year lease signed for the premises and this lease would become effective
as of October 1, 1974. The County Admr. stated that it appears that the sum of
$7,500 to $8,000 would be needed in order to proceed with securing of this
office space. Discussion ensued.
Upon motion of Comr. Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Comr. Richard E. Whitted,
it was moved and adopted that the County Admr. be authorized to take the
necessary steps for exercising the lease at Eastgate for the District Health Dept.
and the money for this project should be taken from the Contingency fund.
Chairman Walker referred to Item VIII on the agenda: (Consideration of
terms in the agreement between the County and Hillsborough for the investment
of $98,000 in a Waste Water Treatment plant.)
The County Attorney presented the agreement that had been drawn between
the County of Orange and the Town of Hillsborough. The Board reviewed and
discussed the terms that had been set forth in said agreement.
Upon motion of Comr. Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Comr. Richard E. Whitted,
it was moved and adopted that the County of Orange agree with the Town of
Hillsborough that the first payment due to the County of Orange be made one
hundred and eighty (180) days after the execution of the Agreement and pay-
ments of $9,800.00 are to be made for ten (lD) years on an annual basis until
the sum of 98,000 has been paid in-full.
"THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into this the day of October, 1974,
by and between the TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH, a municipal corporation, party of the
first part, hereinafter referred to as "Town", and the COUNTY OF ORANGE, a body
politic, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "County."
WTTNESSETH:
That whereas, party of the first part has received a federal grant for the
purpose of constructing a waste water treatment plant which will adequately
treat waste water so as to enable Town to discharge adequately treated water into
the Eno River; and whereas, Town has been advised by the North Carolina Board
of Water and Air Resources that Town is in danger of losing the aforesaid federal
grant unless contracts are let for construction in the immediate future, and
whereas, Town has insufficient funds at this time to enable it to let contracts,
and whereas, County is desirous of cooperating with Town in a joint effort to make
possible the construction of adequate waste treatment facility:
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do agree:
1. That the purpose of this agreement is to insure the construction by
Town of a waste treatment facility which will adequately treat waste water which
is discharged into the Eno River.
2. The duration of the agreement shall be as hereinafter set forth.
3. The waste treatment plant shall be financed by State funds in the amount
of $1,117,500.00, federal funds in the amount of $2,458,000.00, County funds in
the amount of $9$,000.00, and Town funds in the amount of $894,000.00 plus land
value.
4. The said treatment plant shall be the property of Town.
5. This contract may be amended by the majority vote of the governing bodies
of bath Town and County.
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6. That County shall receive from the gross revenues received by Town for sewage
treatment (including within and without the corporate limits inclusive) the sum of
$98,000.00, at which time this contract shall terminate. Payments are to begin with-
in one hundred eighty days from the execution of this agreement and shall be payable
in ten (10) annual equal installments at $9,80D.00 each.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, party of the first part has :hereunto caused this agreement to
be signed by its Mayor and attested by its Clerk, and party of the second part has
hereunto caused this agreement to be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners
of Orange County and attested by the ex pfficio Clerk and Register of Deeds, all by _
authority of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Hillsborough and the Board of
Commissioners of Orange County, the day and year first above written"
Chairman Walker referred to Ttem IX on the Agenda: (Consideration of possibility
of renting additional office space .in Hillsborough and reallocating some space in the
Courthouse.)
The County Administrator reported that he had been seeking office space in the
Town of Hillsborough but as of this date had been unsuccessful in his attempt to
locate adequate space.
Chairman Walker referred to Item X on the Agenda: (Discussion of a proposed
contract between Orange County and Kellers Wholesale Auto Parts relating to the
disposition of abandoned automobiles)
The County Adrm. advised the Board of the background relative to the request
from Keller Wholesale Auto Parts.. Discussion ensued. The County Attorney read the
contract and reviewed the authority of the Board under the General Statutes to adopt
an Ordinance relative to junked and abandoned automobiles. He advised the Board
that the contract that had been drawn by Keller Wholesale Farts in no way committed
the Board to any responsibility that in fact the contract committed Keller to fulfill
the terms that were contained therein. Futher Discussion ensued.
Upon motion of Comr. Flora Garrett, seconded by Comr. Melvin Whitfield,.it was
moved and adopted that the County execute the Contract that had been presented by
Keller Wholesale Auty Parts.
"THT5 CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 11 day of November, 1974,
by and between Leonard Keller, trading as Keller~s Wholesale Auto Parts, party of the
first part, and the County of Orange, party of the second part:
W I T N E S S E T H
THAT W:-IEREAS, party of the first part is equipped for the transportation of
motor vehicles; and whereas, the County of Orange on various occasions has need for
abandoned vehicles to be removed from the streets and highways in the County of
Orange; and whereas, the party of the first part has agreed upon call by the County
of Orange to remove said vehicles without charge upon the terms and conditions set
out herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of One Dollar and the
mutual promises, each to the other, it is hereby mutually agreed as follows:
1. That the party of the first part, upon a call from the County of Orange,
will remove said vehicles as designated by the County of Orange from the streets
and highways upon request.
2. Party of the first part agree that he shall be on call twenty-four hours
each day, "seven days each week,-and shall promptly remove said vehicles as quickly
as possible upon receiving a call to do so.
3. Party of the first part agrees that after taking possession of said vehicles
that the County of Orange shall have no responsibility for obtaining any titles
thereto, payment of any storage thereon or mechanics liens or any other charges arising
from removal and storage of said vehicle.
4. The term of this Contact shall be for one year from date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed the Contract and Agreement, the day
and year first above written.
The County Administrator advised the Board the Dr. Robert Hanes, of the Chapel
Hill-Carrboro School Soard, had requested that the Board of Comrs. Create a committee
whos purpose it would be to discuss the Northside School property. He requested that
a meeting be scheduled between the Board's Committee and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro
School Board members. The Board of Commissioners authorized the County Administrator
and the Chairman of the Board to represent the County in the matter of the Northside
School property.
Chairman Walker inquired if the Board was interested in enacting a Resolution
that would require a 40,000 square foot area for septic tank installations.
Discussion ensued. The County Attorney was authorized to proceed in preparing an~-
Ordinance on the matter and presenting the Ordinance to the Board for their consideration.
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The Register of Deeds presented the following request:
This is to certify that on September 16, 1974, the law firm
of Harris & Ruis did present to the Orange County Register of
Deeds office for recording a deed dated September 16, 1974, from
William R. Winders, Trustee for Larry 0. Marlin, bankrupt, to A.
E. Morgan and wife, Phyllis H. Morgan. The Register of Deeds
office did collect from the firm of Harris and Ruis the sum of
seventy nine (579.00) dollars for documentary stamps. It has
_ since been learned that the documentary stamp law did not apply
tp this purchase. Said law did not apply for the following r
reasons:
Quote taken from a letter dated September 17, 1974,
from William R. winders, Attorney, to the law firm
of Harris & Ruis.
"the 1974 Bankruptcy Gvide, page 30: 'Tn the sale of
real estate, the Trustee does NOT pay for documentary
stamps, since they are considered to be a state taxi...'."
The request for reimbursement of Seventy nine ($79.00) dollars
is authorized under G. S. 105-405.1.
Upon motion of Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora
Garrett, it was moved and adapted that the County Accountant be authorized to refund
579.00 to William R. Winders, Attorney at Law of Durham, N. C.
The County Administrator presented a letter from the Orange County Emergency
Medical Council. Said letter requested the Board to make two recommendations to
the Emergency Medical Council.
llpon motion of Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Melvin
Whitfield, it was moved and adopted that Fred Parker and Dr. Thomas Griggs be
recommended to the Region J Emergency Medical Services Council.
There being no further business to come before the Soard the Meeting was
adjourned.
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C. N man Walker, Chairman
Betty June Hayes, Clerk
Items Filed:
The agreement between the County and Hillsborough for the investment of
$98,000 in a Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Resolution on the New Hope Volunteer Fire Departmet~:h.
Contract on the Keller's Wholesale Auto Parts.
The Request from William R. Winders, Attorney at Law and William G. Harris ,
Attorney at Law Durham, N. C.
Approved•
MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 15, 1974
The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County met in regular.session on
Tuesday, October l5, 1974, at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Commissioners Rovm at the
Courthouse in Hillsborough, N. C.
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Members Present: Chairman Norman Walker, and Commissioners Flora Garrett,
Richard E. Whitted and Melvin Whitfield.
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Members Absent: Commissioner Henry 5. Walker
The minutes of the September meetings were reviewed and Commissioner Melvin
Whitfield stated that there was one correction that needed to be made in the minutes
~ of September 3rd meeting. The correction being the request of Mr. Dobson to
require a lot size of 40,000 square feet prior to the issuance of a building permit
or mobile home installation.
The Clerk was instructed to correct the minutes of September 3, 1974.
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