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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19760429385 Commissioner Jan Pinney offered a 2nd. Commissioner Norman Gustaveson stated he was not prepared to re- solve the issue tonight. He wished to study the reports further. Commissioner Richard Whitted stated he was not prepared to vote tonight for several reasons. These reasons are: 1. Would the State be willing to concur with either of these reports in hand? 2. The question of an advisory referendum should be studied. 3. He had not been able to comp],etely study both reports. Commissioner Jan Piney suggested the Board of Commissioners set a definite date to decide this issue. Commissioner Norman Gustaveson suggested the Board of Commissioners had several issues of great significance coming up and they should con- sider their entire schedule before setting a date to act upon these reports. Commissioner Richard Whitted stated he felt a definite date to act upon these reports should be set. Commissioner Pinney then withdrew his second to Commissioner Norman Walker's motion. Commissioner Jan Pinney then moved the Board of Commissioners set a special meeting an May 11th to consider this issue. Chairman Garrett stated she felt important parts of each report could be combined into one document that might have more unanimous acceptance of all parties concerned. Between now and r:lay 11th we should strive to complete such a document. Commissioner Jan Pinney suggested copies of both reports be sent to the State for their consideration and comment and that the State Park representatives be asked to attend the meeting on the 11th. The meeting then adjourned. ~~~~ ~~ Flora R. Garrett, Chairman S. M. Gattis, Acting Clerk P42NUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMPIISSIDNERS April 29, 1976 The Orange County Board of Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, April 29, 1976, in the Commissioner's Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Members of the Board present were Chairman Flora Garrett,Commissicners Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman walker and Richard Whitted. Members absent were none. - Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Administrator; Neal Evans, Finance Director; A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney was present for a portion of'the meeting; and Betty June Hayes, Clerk. The first part of this meeting was conducted as the Board of Equali- zation and Review and this will be covered in a separate set of minutes. Chairman Garrett recognized Dr. Joseph Straley, of the Energy Con' nervation Task Force and Dr. Straley introduced other members of the Task Force who were present: Chandlee Barksdale, Daniel Koenigshufer and Tom Dannelly. Dr. Straley presented to members of the Board the report of the Energy Task Force's findings concerning the consumption 'of energy in the nation, county and in the governanental buildings within the county. 38s Mr'• Kennedy reviewed with the Board Chapter three of the reports which dealt with county government and school sectors. Dr.. Straley stated that the intent of the task force at this time was to just present the report and that the task force would like to return at another time to discuss the report with the Board. He point- ed out that this document is only an advance copy and that his group would like to publish about S00 copies of this report. The Board agreed to meet with the Energy Conservation Task Force on May 11, 1976 at 9:00 p.m. in the Commissioner's Room. The Chairman presented to the Hoard a Resolution to join in Mental Health Month. RESOLUTION TO JOIN IN MENTAL HEALTH MONTH "The Orange County Board of Commissioners urge all Orange County citizens to participate in National Mental Health Month during the month of May. The purpose of Mental Health Month is to focus the attention of the American public on the need to promote good mental health among its citizens and to increase the visibility of Mental Health Agencies throughout the nation. Two of such agencies serving Orange County citizens are the Orange County Mental Health Association and the Orange-Person- Chatham Mental Health Center. As an observance of Mental Health Month, the Mental Health Asso- ciation has scheduled a symposium concerning Alcoholism in Orange County which was held on Tuesday, April 27, 1976. As a national observance, the ABC Television Network will screen the movie "Return to Earth" on the Friday Night Movie, May 14, 1976. The Orange County Mental Health Association exists to educate citizens to the need for good mental health, and serves as a voluntary client advocacy group in the community. They are committed to promoting consistency in t•Sental Health Care in terms of treatment facilities, legislation, the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of positive Mental Health among citizens of Orange County Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Center is mandated by law to provide services to citizens for the three counties. Some of the assistance provided are Inpatient Services with N. C. Memorial Hospital in Chapel Bill; Outpatient Services; direct consultation for older people through the Aging Program which includes day care centers; child and youth programs for child- ren through age 18 years; alcoholic and drug programs which pro- videscounseling and court programs; these services are coordi- nated with Tree House, Janus House and the Half-way House; Pre- school programs; mental retardation programs; as well as mental health consultation and educational programs which provide assist- arice to agencies, citizens and professiodals throughout the coun- ties of Orange, Person, and Chatham. we, the Orange Gounty Board of Commissioners, recognize the Month of May as Mental Helath Month and would encourage all citi- zens to involve themselves in promoting good mental health. This is the 29th day of April, 1976." Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and unanimously adopted that the Mental Health Resolution be adopted. Chairman Garrett asked the Board to discuss the Orange Water- Sewer situation. She stated that in order to bring everyone up-to- date, that Carrbaro had agreed to go along with the 4-2-2 membership and that Chapel Hi11 has voted to bid on the Authority by themselves. She explained that Mr. Claude Jones, Attorney for the Authority had said that the County has the option to bid with Carrboro or to bid by themselves, the problems that exist here is that the Authority 38~ has a vital bid in, however, that bid as submitted is with Chapel Hill - as part of the Authority and now Chapel Eiill wants to bid on its own, Commissioner walker asked just what is the County's policy and Chapel Hill's policy, what do we want? How can we provide services better than Chapel Hill, or can we? He asked tahat is the long range goal of the County? Commissioner Whitted reminded the Board that when the University decided to sell the utility, the County Board at that time decided to become interested in the utility because we felt that this would be advantageous to be involved in the policy making process of the utility. Chairman Garrett stated that she felt the need for a unified water- sewer system and the .need for someone with County government experience to be on the Board for future needs of the County. Commissioner Pinney sated that as he saw the problem, 'the County could do one of three things: (1) do nothing; (2) enter the bidding with Carrboro;- or (3) bid by ourselves. .Commissioner Gustaveson asked if it was possible to rework the Authority's bid and submit it in terms of the technical aspect and then indicate that it would be a bid from the County and Carrboro. He also suggested that we submit a bid with the idea that if our bid is accepted to invite Chapel Hill to a full participation as a member of the three governmental unit consortium. If Chapel Hill says no, that they do not want to participate, then the County and Carrboro will go ahead with the developing. Commissioner Pinney stated that he felt as far as the University was concerned it would be advantageous if Carrboro and the County did bid on the Utility, Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and unanimously adopted to go into executive session to discuss aquisition of the Water-Sewer Utility. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Commissioners reconvened from Executive Session and Chairman Garrett inquired if any of the Board members has a motion • to be considered. Commissioner Whitted moved to request that the Orange Water-Sewer Authority alter its bid and to submit two (2) separate bids. That the Authority have one (1) bid that is for the water system only and that the Authority submit a second bid which would be a proposal for the water system and the University's half of the sewer system, This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson. The Chairman called for the vote. ' Voting aye were Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Walker and Whitted. Voting nay was Commissioner Pinney. The Chairman declared the motion passed. Commissioner Gustaveson made a motion to explore with the Town of Carrboro a joint bid for the water system and one-half of the sewer - system, and to make it very clear in the bid that if the bid is awarded to a joint participation of Carrboro and the County that we would invite Chapel Hill to also join in the participation. This motion was seconded by Commissioner shitted. Voting aye on this motion were Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Pinney and Whitted. The motion was declared passed by the Chairman. The purpose of the action taken by the Commissioners is to insure that regional water-sewer facilities can be provided for the citizens of the three governmental units. 388 The meeting was adjourned. ~\aR~. Flora R. Garrett, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW April 29, 1976 The 1976 Qrange County Board of Equalization and Review convened at 7:00 p.m., April 29, 1976 in the Commissioners Room of the Orange County Gourthouse. Members of the Board present were Chairman Flora Garrett, Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustavesan, Jan Pinney, and Richard Whitted. The Board heard appeals of 1976 real property tax valuations by the following persons for the indicated properties: Township Tax Map Block Parcel Heritage Hills Recreation Club, Inc. Chapel Hill 120C C 11 Lawrence A. Xoung Chapel Hill 120G G 11 Donald G. Willhoit Chapel Hill 120C C 11 Daniel B. Menzel Eno 13 - 6A David M. Shanklin Cheeks 6 - 34 The Board postponed consideration of the appeal by A4adeleine B. Schuermann, who failed to appear (Chapel Hill Township, Tax Map 2, Parcel 19). David M. Shanklin, in questioning the valuation of his new house and commercial building in Cheeks Township, also raised the question of delineation of the jurisdictional boundary for zoning between the Town of Mebane and Orange County, contending that his property is geographically beyond the jurisdiction of .the municipality although he was directed to the Town of Mebane when he attempted to apply for a building permit, alledgedly, in accordance with a department level working agreement between the two governments regarding delineation of the jurisdictional consideration. The Board deferred resolution of the appeals of Heritage Hills Recreation Club, Inc., Daniel B. Menzel, and David M. Shanklin pending further consideration. The Board recessed to reconv~r~e~n0.Ma~6, 197 F1``ora R. [[Garrett, Chairman William Laws, Acting Clerk MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS May 3, 1976 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 3, 1976, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse. Members present were Chairman Flora R. Garrett, Commissioners Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman Walker, and Richard Whitted. Members absent were none. Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Administrator; Neal evans, Finance Officer; Geoffrey Gledhill, County Attorney; and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the Board. The Chairman referred to Item I on the Agenda: Persons not on this Agenda having business to transact with the Board.