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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 5, 1976
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, April 5, 1976, at 10:00 a. m., in the Commissioners' Room
of the Courthouse.
Members present were Chairman Flora Garrett, Commissioner Norman
Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman LValker and Richard Whitted.
Members absent were none.
Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Administrator; Neal
Evans, Finance Director; Steve Bernholz and Jeff Gledhill, County
Attorneys; and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the Board.
Chairman Garrett presented to members of the Board a proposal
submitted by Ms. Nellie Andrews, S. G. Barbour, and David J. Lang,
members of the Eno River Task Force.
Mrs. Garrett informed the Board that there might be as many as
three reports from the task force, if they could not get together.
The Board agreed that Mr. Olive should be contacted and request
that the Eno River Task Force submit a consensus report.
The Chairman stated that there would be a Land Policy Public
Hearing in. Raleigh, on Wednesday, April 7, 1976. This was one of
six proposed hearings to be held in the State to receive citizen
input regarding the land classification system.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item I on the Agenda: Persons not
listed on the Agenda desiring to be heard.
~Vo one came forth.
Item II: Approval of Minutes of March Meetings.
The minutes of the March 1, 1976 meeting were reviewed and
corrections pointed out.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the minutes of the March 1,
1976 meeting be approved subject to the mentioned corrections.
The minutes of the March 9, 1976 meeting were reviewed and upon
motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
it was moved and adopted that the March 9, 1976 minutes be approved.
The minutes of the March 16, 1976 meeting were reviewed and
corrections to be made pointed out.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that the minutes of the March 16,
1976, be approved subject to the mentioned corrections.
The minutes of the March 25, 1976 meeting were reviewed and
corrections were pointed out.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the minutes of the March 25,
1976 meeting be approved subject to corrections.
The Chairman xeferred to Item III - Resolutions:
A. The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution honoring
Dr. O. D. Garvin, former District Health Director, for his long
years of service. The Chairman read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE SERVICE
DR. 0. DAVID GARVIYd
"WHEREAS, Dr. O. David Ga v'n }has attained preeminenr.,e in the
position of District Hea~t~ Director for the Counties of .Orange,
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Person, and Chatham continuously since 1944; and
WHEREAS, he served the County of Lee as Health Director
in addition to the aforementioned counties continuously
since 1948; and
WHEREAS, THE County of Caswell was added in 1959 to the
aforementioned Counties served by Dr. 0. David Garvin, and
WHEREAS, Dr. O. David Garvin through his understanding of
health heeds has led the way for better health practices
in the Counties of Orange, Person, Chatham, Lee and Caswell
and has introduced new health services in these Counties;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. O. David Garvin retired from this position an
July 30, 1975,
NOW, THEREFORE,'BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board
of Commissioners take action through its members, Flora
Garrett, Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman Walker and
Richard whitted, now take this means of expressing to Dr.
O. David Garvin their sincere appreciation and deep gradi-
tute for his able leadership and faithful service in helping
create desirable changes in the Health Department, and to
wish to him and his family every happiness in the years to
come.
Let a copy of this Resolution be presented to the said
Dr. O. David Garvin, and let it be spread upon the minutes
of the Orange County Board of Commissioners this 5th day of
April, 1976."
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the
Resolution of appreciation for Dr, 0. David Garvin.
B. The Board of County Commissioners will consider a Resolu-
tion honoring Mr. W. G. Wren, County Veterans Service Officer,
for his long years of service. The Chairman read the following
.resolution:
"WHEREAS, Walter G. Wren, Sr., has served the County of Orange
as Veterans Service Officer since 1947, and
WHEREAS, He retired from this position in 1963 and due to
pressing conditions in the Veterans Service Office, he returned
to the position of the Veterans Service Office in 1964, and
WHEREAS, He retired from the position of Veterans Service Officer
on March 31, 1976; and
WHEREAS, He is an informed person on matter that pertain to
benefits due the Veterans and their dependents and has over the
years been a true friend to the Veteran and his dependents.
He has provided workable solutions to problems of the service-
. men and their dependents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board
of Commissioners take action through its members, Flora Garrett,
Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman Walker and Richard Whitted,
their means of expressing to Walter G. Wren, Sr. their sincere
_ appreciation and deep graditure for his able leadership axd
faithful service over the years and wish td .him and his family
every happiness in the years ahead. •'
Let a copy of this Resolution be presented to the said Walter
G. Wren, Sr., and let it be spread upon the minutes of the
Orange County Board of Commissioners this the 5th day of April,
1976."
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whitted, it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the resolu-
tion of appreciation for Mr. Walter G. Wrenn, S'r.
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C. The Baard of County Commissioners will consider a resolution
to join in participation of Rural Health Week.
"The Orange County Board of Commissioners today urges all
Orange County citizens to participate in National Rural Health
Week. President Gerald R. Ford officially designated the week
of April 4 to be devoted to the improvement of rural health.
The purpose of the~Week is to focus the attention of the American
public on the health needs of rural America. This Week should
mativate rural citizens to become more health conscious and to
further rural-urban cooperator in health care issues.
Coorindator of the events which are being planned in Orange and
Chatham Counties and the surrounding area is the Orange-Chatham
Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.
National sponsors of the Week are the American Medical Association,
American Dental Association, American Hospital Association, American
Veterinary Medical Association, U. S. Departments of Agriculture
and Health, Education, and Welfare, and the National Safety Council.
Other cooperating agencies and organizations include: the American
Farm Bureau Federation, the National Grange, the AMA Auxiliary and
State and local groups, the American Agricultural Editors' Associa-
tion, the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, the American
Public Health Association, the American Nurses' Association, Inc.,
The American Bankers Association,pr~irie Farmer Magazine, Ceopera-
tive Extension Service, Farm Foundation, National Extension Home-
makers Council, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative
Association.
Each agency will contribute its own expertise, attacking specific
segments of health.
National Rural Health Week is an event of the Nation's Bicentennial
Celebration and will coincide with the 29th National Conference
on Rural Health to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, April 7-9, 1976."
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whitted, it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the resolution
designating .the week of April 4th as Rural Health Week.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item IV: Appointments
A. Commissioner Gustaveson, Pinney and Walkex will nominate
appointees to the Council on the Status of Women.
Commissioner Gustaveson nominated Helen Urguhard of Chapel Hill.
Commissioner Pinney nominated Ruth Lott, Claire Mlllar, and Susie
Trivino.
Commissioner Walker yielded his nominations to Commissioner Pinney
who nominated Ernestine Hicks, Catherine Bell and Carol Rone.
The first meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women was
scheduled for April 12, 1976 at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioners Roam.
B. Commissioner Gustaveson will nominate two appointees to the
Youth Services Needs Task Force. This item was deferred.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item VI: Ms. Pactorious Young
will present to the Board of Commissioners a proposal for a Humanities
Grant.
Ms. Young stated that she was present to obtain from the Commis-
. sinners an endorsement of a project designed to increase the educational
and growing activities for the young people and senior citizens of the
Miller Road Community. She cited many of the projects and activities
of the community, and stated that donations would be solicited from
the area merchants and that these donations would then be matched by
federal monies for the stated activities. This program would be no
cost to the County. She was requesting of the Commissioners a letter of
endorsement to assist in raising these donations.
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Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commis-
. sinner Whitted, it was moved and unanimously adopted to endorse
the concept of the Miller Road Community project.
The Chairman referred to Item V: Mr. Ebert Pierce, County Exten-
lion Chairman will introduce to the Board of Commissioners:
A. Ms. Maria B. DiMenna, the new 4-H Program Assistant in the
Extension Department. Mr. Pierce stated that Ms. DiMenna would
work mainly in the Chapel Hill area. Ms. DiMenna commented that
she believed in two main objectives to be accomplished in 4-H
work. (1) Learning and (2) to get involved in activities.
B. Mr. Pierce introduced Mr. Gene Owens, the new District Agent of
the Orange Soil and Water Conservation District. Mr. Owens stated
that he was looking forward to woxking with the A5C District, people
of the County and the County Commissioners.
Ms. DiMenna and Mr. Owens were welcomed by the Chairman.
Mrs. Garrett referred to Item VII: The County Attorney, A. B.
Coleman, Jr., has requested the Ordinance regulating the use of the
County's refuse containers be readopted since it had been previously
adopted without a full Board.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and unanimously readopted to approve the
Ordinance regulating the use of the County's refuse containers.
(For copy of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book 1, Page 13.)
Chairman Garrett read to the Board a letter from Gray Clark of
the Community Health Task Force requesting to appear before the Board
at its May 18th Meeting.
The Chairman referred to a letter received from Bob Epting,
Acting President of the Orange County Bar Association, requesting
_ permission to hang a portrait of the late Bonner Sawyer in the
Superior Courtroom in Hillsborough.
'.. Upon motion of commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and unanimously adopted to grant the request
to hang a portrait of the late Bonner Sawyer in the Superior Courtroom
of the Courthouse.
The Clerk was instructed to so inform Mr. Epting.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item VSI2: The County Planning
Board has acted on the following matters and are referring them to
the Board of Commissioners for their consideraticn.
B. A request from Curtis and Dorothy Bane to rezone 19.1 acres
in Eno Township from Residential to Mobile Home Park. This
request was unanimously approved by the members present at the
Planning Board meeting.
Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the
rezoning request from Curtis and Dorothy Bane to rezone 19.1 acres
from Residential to Mobile Home Park.
Mrs. Garrett spoke of the transition area being developed around
the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area and stated that she felt this Eno area
needed similar development. She suggested that the County talk with
Durham City and County officials regarding this area which was rapidly
becoming developed with the same kind of criteria. She stated that
she felt this area should be looked at for comprehensive planning in
the same manner as the Chapel Hill area, and to be developed as a
transition area. Further, she stated that since water and sewer would
be coming from Durham County, some mechanism for coordinating this
should be instituted, and that development in this area was too intense.
A. A request from Curtis and Aorothy Bane to rezone 25.5 acres
in Eno Township from Residential to Mobile Home Park. This land
consists of two tracts, 12.7 acres in the northern tract and 12.8
acres in the Southern tract. Excluded from the rezoning request
is a 40,000 square foot lot in the northern tract that at present
contains an old house and a cemetery (125 X 135 FtJ in the Southern
tract.
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Discussion ensued concerning the cemetery and the legal responsibility
of the County under the General Statutes which requires that the cemetery
be so designated on the plat.
Mr. B. M. Sessoms, Attorney for the Banes, spoke to the issue of
the cemetery.
Commissioner Whitted moved that the rezoning request of the Banes
to rezone 25.5 acres from 1esidential to Mobile Home Park be granted.
Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued. Chairman Garrett stated that she would like
the Planning Staff to work with the County of Durham in designating
from University Station Road on the right side of xighway #70 and
Pleasant Green Rvad on the left side of Highway #70, back to Durham,
to talk with them and designate this as a transition area. She stated
that a comprehensive plan was needed to speak to the issue.
The Chairman called for the vote. Voting aye were Commissioners
Garrett, Gustaveson, Whitted and Walker.
Voting nay was Commissioner Pinney. The motion was declared passed.
C. A request from Jessie Council to rezone one (1) acre in Chapel
Hill Township from Residential to General Commercial. Mr. Council
request that this portion (208 ft X 208 ft) be rezoned for purposes
of placing a automobile repair garage. on the lot. Mr. Edwards
stated that the :.Planning Board had not approved this request be-
cause they felt it would be spot zoning.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whitted, it was moved and unanimously adopted to accept the Planning
Board's recommendation and deny the request of Jessie Council.
D. The final plat of a minor subdivision proposed by Tommy Cate.
This property lies in Chapel Hill Township. NIr. Cate is dividing
a 1 acre lot out of a 7 acre tract. The lot fronts on SR #2001 and the
Health Department has approved it.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner walker,
it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the final plat of Tommy
Cate.
E. The final plat of Phase III Hideaway Estates. This is located
in Chapel Hill Township; off NC #86 just north of Blackwood Station.
This phase consist of 25 lots, about 1 acre each. The road will be
under the old state construction standards (non-paved). 'The State
has accepted the road section in Phase I already. The profile per-
colation test results were mostly acceptable and there has~been no
evidence in the older phases of septic tank problems. Mr. Edwards
stated that the State will take over the road as soon as it is
brought up to State standards.
Commissioner Walker moved to approve the plat of Hideaway Estates,
Phase II2. This motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion ensued concerning a cul-de-sac that was not shown on
the plat. Commissioner Pinney moved tha the Board approve this plat
on the condition that it be drawn according to the Zoning Ordinance,
and that the cul'de-sac be on the end. The plat should then be re-
submitted for approval.
Commissioner Whitted seconded the motion. --
All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was declared
passed.
F. The preliminary plat of Gales Perry. This land is located
in Chapel Hill Township, west of Blackwood Station off SR 1725.
This 40 acre tract had been split into two equal parts and a
60 foot wide perpetual easement was given from SR 1725 to the
property. Mr. Perry proposes to divide the eastern half of the
tract into four lots of about 5 acres each. Mr. Perry stated
that he was restricted by agreement with the owner of the west
portion of the tract, that no lots smaller than 4.5 acres would
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be created. All four new lots front on the easement. The plat was
submitted with a request for variances allowing a private road and
less than state standards for construction.
Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that this plat be deferred until
later in the day, after the Subdivision Amendments have been discussed.
G. Final Plat of Phase II Northwood Subdivision. This is located
at the intersection of NC #86 and 5R #1727 in Chapel Hill Township.
It consist of 33 lots of about 1 acre each. The preliminary plan
was approved July, 1974. Mr. Edwards remanded the Board that as
in the other Phase of this subdivision, there was no soil problems.
The Planning Board had approved this plat unanimously.
Commissioner Walker moved that the Board follow the Planning
$oard's recommendation and approve the plat of Phase II Northwood
Subdivision. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion.
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Discussion ensued. Mrs. Garrett stated that her question was
why water could not be obtained from the University system instead
of a community water system. Mr. Mellott replied that he had talked
with Mr. Billingsley about the situation and that no workable solu-
tion had been reached.
Commissioner Pinney called for the question.
Chairman Garrett called for all who-would vote on ,the calling of the
motion. All members of the Board voted aye.
Chairman Garrett called for the vote an Commissioner Walker's
motion. Commissioners Gustaveson, Pinney, Walker and Whitted voted
aye. Commissioner Garrett voted nay.
The Chairman declared the motion passed.
The Chairman deferred from the Agenda to hear a delegation of
citizens from the Efland-Cheeks Community concerning road conditions
in that area. Mrs. Betsy McAdoo was spokesman for the group and she
stated that the residents of that area wished to have Road Numbers
1313, ].314, 1315, 1316, and 1378 reclassified from subdivision roads
to "goad old dirt roads." The delegation cited many of the road
problems in the community.
Chairman Garrett spoke of the previous meeting with the Efland-
.. .Cheeks Development Association and stated that she had written Mr.
Budd, Governor Holshouser and Lt. Governor Hunt about the matter,
but had only received a response from Mr. Hunt, who had referred her
letter to Senator Garrison.
Mrs. McAdoo informed the Board that she had heard from Senator
Garrison, who wrote her that it would be impossible to get these
roads paved.
Chairman Garrett spoke of three specific steps to help the citizens
with their read problems (1) plan a tour of the Efland-Cheeks area
with Mr. Jones, the press, citizens and the Commissioners, (2) request
to be placed on the Secondard Roads Council Agenda, to discuss the
problems in the area, and (3) consider the possibility of •establishing
a fund to help property owners to finance the paving of their roads.
The Board agreed to meet with Mr. Jones and the citizens of the
Efland-Cheeks area on Friday, April 16, 1976 at 3:30p.m. to tour the
area.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item VIII - H: Zoning Ordinance
Amendment - The Agenda stated that Section 10.4 dealing with zoning
lots be deleted.
Item VIII - .I: Subdivision Ordinance Amendments
That the Subdivision Ordinance be amended by deleting Sections:
III-C-3; III-E; III-E-1; III--E-1-a; IV-B-1-C; TV-B-4-b.
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~. That the following Section: Numbered III-C-3 be added to the
Subdivision ordinance:
The requirement of a Preliminary Plan may be waived by the
Planning Department for a Minor Subdivision. In this case, the
information required on a Preliminary Plan shall be presented with
the Final Plat.
K. That the following Section be added to the Section of defini-
tions in the Subdivision Ordinance:
Minor Subdivision: A Subdivision which (a) abuts a state main-
tained road, requires no improvements to be installed by the --
subdivider according to the provisions of this Ordinance, and
contains no more than one lot, or (b) abuts a private road
allowed in this Ordinance requires no improvements to be installed
by the subdivider according to the provisions of this Ordinance
and contains no more than one lot.
Private Road: A road or street that is not publicly dedicated.
L. That the following Section to be Numbered T22-E be added to
the Subdivision Ordinance:
Endorsements: Only the endorsements that apply to said plat may
be placed on the plat. All endorsements shall be placed on the
left hand side of the plat in a column or along the botton of the
plat.
M. That the following Section Numbered III-D-1 be added to the
Subdivision Ordinance:
III-E-l: "I hereby certify: (1) that streets and other improve-
ments have been installed in an acceptable manner and according
to Orange County specifications for this subdivision or, (2) that
a security bond in the amount of or, (3) case in the amount
of or, (4) a satisfactory, irrevocable letter of credit by
an approved institution and as approved by the Orange County
Attorney has been pasted with Orange County by the subdivider to
provide for completion of all required improvements in case of
default. All required improvements must be completed within 365
days from date hereof."
Date
County Administrator
In cases where the subdivider can show that compliance with the
365. day time requirement would cause unnecessary hardship, ex-
tension of this time may be granted by the Orange County Commis-
sioners after review and recommendation by the Planning Board.
N. That the following Section Numbered IV-B-4-b be added to the
Subdivision Ordinance:
IV-B-4-b: Each lot shall abut a publicly dedicated street in
subdivisions approved with private roads. In the latter situation,
each lot must abut a private road or a state maintained road which
is shown on the approved plat and constructed pursuant to the stan-
dards set by Orange County. Each lot must abut the street or road
with a frontage of at least 20 feet. Except where reverse frontage
is required, double frontage lots shall be avoided.
O. That the fallowing Section Numbered IV-B-1-C be added to the
Subdivision Ordinance:
IV-B-1--C: Public dedicated streets shall meet the minimum con-
struction standards as adopted by the North Carolina Highway
Commission for acceptance of streets as additions to the State
I3ighway System but shall be nc less than the following:
F. That the following Section Numbered IV-B-1-d be added to the
Subdivision Ordinance:
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IV-B-1-d: Private roads may be allowed in a subdivision where;
(1) in the judgment of the Planning Board and with the approval
of the County Commissioners, it is found that the nature and
location of the subdivision, including such considerations as
topograph, the surrounding area, the present and future road
plans, and access by public safety vehicles, are such that a
private road is justified (2) and if one or more of the following
conditions are met:
a) The subdivision consists of less than 10 lots.
b) The subdivision preserves a natural area through deed
restrictions and special design features.
c) The subdivision does not embrace or abut any part of a
- thoroughfare or street shown on the Orange County thoroughfare
plan, or a municipality's thoroughfare plan within the County,
or does not lie within a designated transition area as determined
by the County.
d) The Subdivision joins or extends an existing subdivision
where the streets of the existing subdivision are private or
unpaved and when the new subdivision shall be platted to connect
with the streets of such existing subdivision and be compatible
with and in harmony with the surrounding community area.
e) The subdivision roads, even if constructed to State Standards,
would not be accepted by the State for maintenance due to density
or some other State requirement that the subdivision can not meet.
For a subdivision to be approved with private roads, it should
meet as many of the above criteria as possible. The meeting of
one (1) or more of the specified conditions does not necessarily
require approval of private roads.
Q. That the fallowing Section Numbered IV-B-1-e be added to the
Subdivision Ordinance:
IV-B-1--e: A private road shall be required to meet standards
set by Orange County. Satisfactory proof that the standards were
met will be required by the County Administrator or his appointed
agents. All subdivisions with private roads will have provisions
guaranteeing perpetual maintenance. These provisions are subject
to approval by the County Commissioners. No private road will be
approved without adequate legal garantees that all lots served
by the road shall have a continuing right of access to this road
for example, a deeded easement or restrictive covenants.
The foregoing amendments were reviewed by the Planning Airector
and the Board of Commissioners. (For copy of Amendments see Ordinance
Book # 1, Page 381).
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and unanimously adopted that the Zoning
Ordinance Amendments and the Subdivision Amendments be approved.
The Board then referred back to Ttem VIII-F which had been
deferred earlier in the day.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner
Tn7alker, it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the preli-
minary plat of Gales Perry.
Commissioner Pinney referred the Board'.s'.attention again to
Item VIII-E, the final plat of Phase III Hideaway Estates. He stated
that since reviewing the Subdivision Amendments, he felt that previous
action should be reversed on this plat, that a cul-de-sac is not
required.
Chairman Garrett asked if this was a motion.
Commissioner [calker stated "I do so move".
Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion.
The Board voted unanimously to approve the preliminary plat of
Phase III, Hideaway Estates.
Commissioner [shitted moved that the meeting time be extended.
The Chairman referred to Item IX: A Preliminary Plat of Fred
Hazard dividing fifteen acres into three tracts of roughly five
acres each was deferred at the March 1st meeting.
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Mr. Edwards stated that Gary Davis, one of the buyers, was present
to report on an investigation into these lots. Mr. Davis stated that
it appeared that these lots were being sold without being properly
platted or subdivided and that no road provisions had been set out.
Therefore, when owners of these lots come to obtain building permits,
they are faced with various problems.
Mr. Edwards stated that Mr. Hazard was requesting a hardship variance.
The County Attorney was requested to research the sale of this pro-
perty which is not properly platted or subdivided. Discussion ensued.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
it was moved to approve the preliminary plat of Fred Hazard and that a
hardship variance be granted.
Commissioner Gustaveson offered a substitute amendment to Mr. Pinney's
motion that the Board approve the variance on the road and that the three
owners of the property be willing to pay the front footage price to bring
the road up to state standards:
This motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Pinney then offered his original motion.
The Chairman called for the vote on Mr. Pinney's motion.
Voting aye were Commissioner Gustaveson, Pinney, Walker and Whitted.
Voting nay was Commissioner Garrett.
The Chairman declared the motion passed.
Chairman Garrett referred to item X on the Agenda: The Social
Services Department will present a Title XX Contract proposal in-
volving Geriatric Day Care for consideration by the Board of Commis-
sinners. Representatives from the local Mental Health Agency, Mrs.
Alice Myers, the Council on Aging, Dr. Charles Martin, and the
Recreation Department, Wayne Weston are present to review this pro-
posal with the Commissioners.
Tom Ward, Social Services Director, presented the proposed Title
XX Contract to the Board.
Ms. Myers stated that the Geriatric Day Care was an adult day care
center with priority for citizens over the age of 65. She stated that
the program would be conducted in the Recreation Department from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m., each week day. Transportation would be provided by
the Countil on Aging and the meals provided by Joint Orange-Chatham
Community Action.
Mrs. Garrett stated that her concern was that this program was
not coordinated through Mr. Nassif, our Facility Study Consultant.
The Board was assured that should there be a conflict of any kind,
the Geriatric Day Care would relocate elsewhere.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Walker, it was moved and adopted to approve the Title XX Contract
proposal involving the Geriatric Day Gaze.. ~
The Chairman referred to Item XI: The Social Services Director
will present the tentative budget proposal of the Social Services
Department for the coming fiscal year.
Tom Ward filed with the Board the tentative budget proposal for
consideration. -
Commissioner Gustaveson moved to set a date to meet with the
Social Services Director and Board and discuss the budget.
The Board agreed to meet with the Social Services Board on Thursday,
April 15, 1976, at 6:00 p.m., at the Colonial Inn. The Board will then
consider this item and also Item XTX: A tentative budget propOSal for
the IV-D (Child Support) Program far the coming fiscal year.
Both of these .. proposals are required to be acted upon by April
15, 1976.
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The Chairman referred to Item X22: The County Finance Director
will present several budget amendments for consideration by the Board
of Commissioners.
(For copy of Budget Amendments see Minute Docket Book Nine,
Page ).
Upon motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the budget amendments
presented by the Finance Director. All members of the Board voted
aye.
- Commissioner Gustaveson suggested to the Board that April 12 be
set as a meeting for the completion of the Agenda.
The Board scheduled April 22, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. as a meeting
with the Eno River Task Farce and Joe Nassif, Consultant.
Chairman Garrett stated that Carrboro had requested a meeting
with the County tv discuss alternates concerning the Water-Sewer
situation.
` Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he wondered if a meeting
would be fruitful at this time. The Board agreed to wait until
after the Authority meets before scheduling a meeting.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the meeting adjourn.
The Board of Commissioner reconvened as the County Board of
Equalization and Review. At this time, Shirley James, Assistant
- Clerk of Superior Court administered the oath of office to each
member of the Berard of Equalization and Review.
(For Copy of Oath see Miscellaneous Book, File 76-M-22
in the Clerk of Superior Court's Office.)
The Board of Commissioners scheduled April 14, 1976 and April
21, 1976, as the first meeting of the Board of Equalization and
Review.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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Flora R. Garrett, Chairman
Betty June Hayes, Clerk
MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 12, 1976
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on Monday, April 12,
1976, at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioner's Room of the Courthouse.
Members present were Vice-Chairman Richard E. Whined, Commis-
sioners Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney and Norman Walker.
Member absent was Chairman Flora Garrett.
Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Manager; Neal Evans,
Finance Director; and Agatha Johnson, Acting Clerk.
Vice-Chairman Whitted called the meeting to order and recognized
Shirley Fields, State Coordinator for the Council on the Status of
Women. Members of the Orange County Council on the Status of Women
introduced themselves. Vice-Chairman Whitted welcomed the ladies to
the meeting and expressed the Board's appreciation to them for agreeing
to serve in this capacity.
Ms. Field stated that the Commission tonight would organize and
decide on what areas of study they should concentrate. She stated that
she wanted the Board to understand that the Council was not in anyway