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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS52ONERS
Tuesday, July 6, 1976
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Tuesday, July 6, 1976, in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse
in Hillsborough.
Members present were Chairman Flora 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; Jeff Gledhill, County Attorney; and Agatha
Johnson, Acting Clerk to the Board.
The Chairman announced that the first item of business is to recog-
nize persons not on this Agenda having business to transact with the
Board.
No one came forth.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item I22 on the Agenda: Mr. Ebert
Pierce, the County Extension Chairman, will introduce to the Board
Mr. Hilton Vallines, a possible employee of the County.
Mr. Pierce introduced Mr. Vallines to the Board and stated that
Mr. Vallines would like to reside in an adjacent county for at least
one year if he decided to come to work for Orange County.
Mr. Vallines spoke to the Board and stated that all the details
had not been worked out regarding his job as Agriculture Agent, however,
if he did take the job, it would be necessary for him to live in Caswell
County for at least one year before moving to Orange County.
Commissioner Walker recommended that all details be worked out be-
fore giving the final approval to hiring Mr. Vallines.
Commissioner Gustaveson recommended that the Board endorse the
invitation to hire Mr. Vallines, assuming details can be worked out.
Commissioner Whitted moved that the Board endorse the invitation
to hire Mr. Vallines and Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion.
All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was declared passed.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item VI on the Agenda: Public
Hearing: To consider all matters relating to the paving through the
assessment of SR #171.1, 1831, 1832 and 1833.
The Chairman recognized Jeff Gledhill, the County Attorney. Mr.
Gledhill informed the Board that the property owners still needed three
signatures in order to have the required 75~ of participation. The
Board agreed that the three signatures could be obtained without ex-
cessive trouble, and that the project should continue with State Roads
1831, 1832, 1833 and 1711.
Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he felt the cul-de-sac and
other roads which adjoined these State Roads should be included in
the paving project.
Chairman Garrett interrupted the meeting at this time to recognize
Mr. John Ingram, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance.
The Commissioner's meeting continued with Mr. Gledhill replying
to Commissioner Gustaveson's comment. He stated that those roads could
not be added to this project, however, a new project could be started,
which would save the County and State money in paving cost.
An unidentified female asked what effect the proposed I-40 Highway
would have on the property of people who are paying their share of
paving these roads.
The County Attorney stated that if the proposed 2-40 Highway came
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through the area, the State would compensate for the value of the pro-
perty acquired.
The County Attorney was instructed to start a new Project for.the
adjoining streets and cul-de-sac and that a Preliminary Resolution for
that project would be adopted on the third Tuesday's night meeting.
The Board agreed that the Highway Department could start work as
soon as the County gave them the go ahead.
Commissioner Walker moved that the County ask the St1832Hi1g33Y
Department to proceed with the work on State Roads 1831,
and 1711. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pinney.
Discussion ensued and Commissioner Whitted called for the question.
All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was declared
passed.
The County Attorney read a Resolution entitled "Final Assessment
Resolution for the Financing by Orange County of the Local Share of
1833CLocatedPinlEno TownshipplOrangeaCountyasNorthlCarolina.1832' and
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by CommQVSea ner
Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the Resolution be app
The Chairman referred to Item II: Approval of Minutes of June
Meetings.
The Chairman asked if there were questions concerning any sets
of minutes.
The minutes of June 16th were reviewed and Commissioner Gustaveson
asked that the section on Page 2 pertaining to the EMS Council be re-
written.
The minutes of June 17th were reviewed and corrections pointed out.
-...-. The minutes of June 24th were reviewed and corrections suggested.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whiffed, it was moved and unanimou~pvedaopted that the minutes of June
15, 16, 17, 21 and 28, 1976 be app
Commissioner Pinney moved that the minutes of the June 24th meeting
be approved as corrected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Walker. Voting Aye were Commissioner Garrett, Walker and Pinney.
Voting nay were Commissioner Whitted and Gustaveson.
The motion was declared passed.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
it was moved and unanimously adopted that the minutes of the June 7th
and 8th meetings be approved.
Discussion ensued concerning the minutes of the May 20th meeting.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved that the
May 20th minutes be approved.
Voting .aye were Commissioner Garretf, Gustaveson, and Whitted.
Voting nay were Commissioner Walker and Pinney.
The motion was declared passed.
The Chairman referred to Item IX-A: Ms. Anne B. Fuller, repre-
senting the Efland-Cheeks Development Association, will discuss with
the Board of Commissioners roads in the Efland-Cheeks area.
Mrs. Garrett recognized Ms. Buller who stated that this was a
continuing discussion regarding improvement fo State Roads 1313, 1314,
1315 and 1320 in the Efland-Cheeks area. Mrs. Fuller stated that nature.
some improvements had been made, however, it was not of a lasting
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She informed the Board that representatives of the Highway Department
in Raleigh had said that the State would match funds provided by the
County for the paving of these roads. Mrs. Fuller inquired, "where do
we go from here?"
Mrs. Garrett stated that Mr. Jones and Mr. Watkins of the Highway
Department wanted to set a meeting to discuss the Secondary Roads Improve-
ment Program prior to the up-coming public hearing. She suggested that
the Efland-Cheeks roads be discussed at that time to see where the roads
fall in the Secondary Roads Plans.
Commissioner Whitted requested that Mr. Jones measure these roads
before a meeting is scheduled.
The County Attorney informed the Board that the Assessment Plan _
could be used far the paving of these roads at a cost of $1.00.. The
Board scheduled July 12, 1976, as a meeting with Highway officials to
discuss the Efland-Cheeks roads and other secondary roads in Orange
County.
Commissioner Gustaveson asked that Mr. ~Salcolm McGirt of Route
#1, Chapel Hill, be informed of the July 12th meeting.
Item IX-$: Action on the Department of Transportation recommenda-
tion not to add Holly Drive, Trice and Whitley Roads to the State System.
The Board agreed to defer these road matters to the meeting of July 12,
1976.
The Chairman referred to Item V: Resolution requesting the State
Department of Transportation to pave the driveway connecting the Eno
Rural Fire Department with U. S. Highway #70.
"Recognizing the significanti public service being offered by any
Rural Fire Department; and
Being aware of the policy to pave driveways leading off State Roads
into many public service institutions; and
Desiring to assist the Eno Rural Fire Department in its efforts
to get paved the driveway leading from the State Road into its
Volunteer Fire Station;
The Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby petition. the
North Carolina Department of Transportation to pave the afore-
mentioned driveway to enable the members of this Fire Department
to better perform their duties as volunteer firemen."
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the Resolution petitioning
the N. C. Department of Transportation for Certain Paving.
The next item for discussion was Item V - Resolution to Convey
Certain Real Property Acquired through Tax Foreclosure Back to its
Original Owner.
The County Administrator advised the Board that the County had fore-
closed upon this property because of failure to pay taxes and now the
property was for sell and Ms. Pinnix, the prior owner of the property
wished to buy the property back at the County's price.
Commissioner Walker questioned the loss of one year taxes on the
property and stated that he felt Ms. Pinnix should pay the difference.
The County Attorney stated that the amount .should be not less than
the taxing unit on the property, the value of Orange County's interest
in the property.
Commissioner Pinney moved that the Resolution to sell and convey to
Hallie Julia Pinnix, aka Hattie Julia Pinnix, property described in
Deed Book 253, Page 1429, be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Whined. Voting aye on
the motion were Commissioner Gustaveson, Garrett, Pinney and Whitted.
Commissioner Walker passed and his vote was recorded as a yes vote.
The motion was declared passed.
"TT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Orange County through and by its
governing unit pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 105-376 (c)
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will sell and convey to Hattie Julia Pinnix, aka Hattie Julia
Pennix, that certain piece of property owned by orange County,
and more particularly defo~ibhe priDEe~fB~pghtSHundred,lSeventy-
Orange County Registry,
One and 63/100 bollards ($871.63).
This, the 6th day of July, 1976."
Chairman Garrett referred to Item VII: Ms. Jane Monroe, nominated
to the Orange County Council on the Status of Women by Chairman Garrett
has resigned. Chairman Garrett will nominate a replacement.
Chairman Garrett nominated Ms. Kristi Lee of Chapel Hill as an
appointee to the Orange County Commission on the Status of Women.
• Upon motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner
appointednto1theaOrangedCaunty Commissionaonpthe StatusroftWomen,be
Item IX: Issues Iterating to Roads
C. Chairman Garrett will report results of contadts with the
Department of Transportation concerning erection of a stop light at
intersection of US 70A and Old NC 86.
Chairman Garrett informed the Board that she had received a letter
from Mr. Jones which stated that a study revealed that the intersection
of Hwy 70A and Old 86 did justify the installation of a traffic signal.
She stated that this request must be put in writing to Mr. Perry Greene
of the Highway Department in order for money to be allocated for this
equipment. She requested that a stop light also be installed at the
intersection of Highway 70 and 751 and that a study had been conducted
and a stop light was justified at this intersection.
The Acting Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Greene concerning
these requests in addition to improvements to Highways 54 and 86.
-• Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissiner
walker, it was moved and unanimously adopted that a letter be sent
to Mr. Perry Greene of the Department of Transportatien and Highway
Safety stating these requests be included as part of the Seven Year
Improvement Plan.
The Chairman stated further that several representatives from
Orange County had attended the Seven Year Improvement Plan Meeting
and they had spoke of the needed improvements to Highway 54 and 86.
She stated that any further request to be included in the Improve-
. ment Plan must be submitted within ten days of the meeting.
The Chairman referred to Item X on the Agenda: Issues referred
to the Orange County Board of Commissioners by the Caunty Planning
Board. Fallowing the joint public hearing of June 1, 1976, the
Orange County Planning Board considered and unanimously recommended
to the Orange County Board of Cammissioners that the petitions to re-
zone listed below be granted:
(1) Eno Township Tax Map 8 Lot 32 A requesting rezoning from
Residential to Rural Processing and filed by Mr. Lawrence Summey.
Chairman Garrett recognized Chris 'Edwards who stated that this
property was located on New Sharon Church Road and that Mr. Summey
__ wanted the praperty rezoned to build a meat processing pla~xt. ~•
petition had been filed by neighbors who were in favor of the rezoning.
_..... Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner
Pinney, it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the rezoning
of Tax Map 8, Lat 32A from Residential to Rural Processing.
(2) Eno Township, Tax Map 25, Parcel BO requesting rezoning from
Residential to General Commercial and filed on behalf of Hillsborough
Inn, Inc.
Mr. Edwards stated that this was a 15 acre tract located off of
Highway 70 behind the Confederate Inn and General Sherman Restaurant.
He stated that there were no definite plans for the property.
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Mr. Irvin Dobson, Planning Director, stated that this area was
designated as a community area, however, General Commercial would not
be incompatible with the existing area.
Commissioner Whitted questioned the availability of .:utilities
along the Highway 70 strip and the general congestion of the area.
He inquired if commerial use would provide a safe design of ingress
and regress in the area. Mr. Dobson replied that this would not be
most desirable.
A spokeman for Hillsborough Inn, Inc. spoke of the commercial versus
residential for the area and said that he felt there would be less pro-
blems with commercial than with residential. -
Commissioner Walker moved that the rezoning fox Tax Map 25, Parcel _
80 be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pinney.
Discussion ensued. The County Attorney stated that if this pro-
perty was rezoned to commercial, that any type of commercial would
apply since there were na design standards.
Commissioner Gustaveson called far the question.
Voting aye on the motion were Commissioners Walker and Finney.
Voting nay were Commissioner Garrett, Gustaveson, and Whitted.
The motion was declared defeated.
Minor Subdivisions - k3-3: B. H. Copeland: This plat proposers the
subdivision of a,7..87 acre parcel from a 32 acre tract. This property is
located near Calvander. The Planning Board approved this proposal by a
unanimous vote.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
it was moved and unanimously adopted to approve the plat of B. H. Copeland.
B'4: Dennie Denton: This plat proposes the subdivision of a 3
acre parcel from a 10 acre tract. Access is obtained off Seven Springs
Road, a dedicated roadway that is not part of the State System. The -_.
Planning Board recommends a variance from State road construction
standards be granted. The Planning Board gave its unanimous approval
to this proposal.
Discussion ensued and it was pointed out that the previous owner of
this property had sold this property to Mr. Denton without a plat, and
that the approval of the plat was being made after the fact. Commissioner
Walker questioned the previous owner's right to subdivide illegally.
Commissioner Whitted moved that the plat of Dennis Denton be approved.
Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion.
Voting aye were Commissioner Walker, Whitted, and Pinney, Garrett,
and Gustaveson, and the motion was declared passed.
C. Final Plats
5. Willie Wilson: This plat proposes .the division of a 4 acre.
parcel into 3 lots. Access to Craig Road will be obtained through a
private road. The Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to this
proposal.
Mr. Edwards informed the Board that Mrs. Wilson has agreed to
put a road in, but the road would not be build to any specific standards.
Commissioner Walker moved that':the Willie Wilson plat be approved
and Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued concerning the road to be constructed.:
Commissioner Pinney called for the question.
Voting aye on the question were Commissioners Walker, Whitted, and
Pinney. Voting nay were Commissioner Garrett and Gustaveson.
Voting aye on the motion were Commissioner Walker, Whitted and
Pinney. Voting nay were Commissioner Garrett and Gustaveson.
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Chairman Garrett stated that she felt the Board should have re-
reviewed the Road.St~ndards before yotinc~ on this plat.
D-6: Nettie Bynum: This plan proposes division of an 8 acre
tract into 4 two-acre parcels. Access will be obtained through a
private road connecting with SR #1941. The Planning Board gave its
unanimous approval to this proposal. On June 7th, the Board of
Commissioners considered and rejected this plan.
Mr. Edwards stated that Mrs. Bynum had agreed to bring the lot
lines up to the road so each property owners would own part of the
road.
Commissioner'.Walker moved to approve the plat of Nettie Bynum
and Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion.
Discussion ensued concerning the private road standards as
related to this property.
Commissioner Pinney called for the question.
Chairman Garrett called for the vote on the motion. Voting
aye were Commissioners Walker, Whitted and Pinney. Voting nay were
Commissioners Garrett and Gustaveson. The. motion was declared passed
7. Henry Trice: This plat proposes the division of a 19 acre
tract into three parcels, one four, one five and the other ten acres
in size. Access will be obtained through a private road to SR #1718.
The Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to this proposal. The
Board of Commissioners considered this plan June 7th and referred it
back to the Planning Board for further consideration. This resubmitted
plan is identical to the one rejected on June 7th.
Mr. Edwards informed the Board that the Planning board does not
.feel a private road is the best solution to this access problem and
is sending this plat back to the Commissioners.
Bob Cooper, an owner of one tract of this property requested
permission to speak. Mr. Cooper said that he purchased a tract of
this property with no specific plans for the property. He owns the
tract at the furthest point on the private road. Mr. Cooper stated
that he did not want a road built to State Standards on the property.
Commissioner Garrett inquired concerning the maintenance of the
private road and Mr. Cooper stated that he would bear his share of
the cost of maintaining the road.
Commissioner Pinney moved to approve the Henry Trice plat using
the existing road, which would reverse the previous decision made by
the Board. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson.
Discussion ensued concerning the status of the existing road.
Mr. Finney called for the question.
All members of the•Board voted aye and the motion was declared
passed.
8. Victor Zinn: This plan proposes the subdivision of a 32 acre
tract into 7 parcels ranging in size from three to eight acres each.
A private road to v1d Highway 86 provides access far these lots. The
- Planning Board gave its unanimous approval to this plat. The Board
of Commissioners considered and rejected this plan about six months
ago before the private road provisions to the Planning Ordinance were
implemented.
Mr. Edwards stated that provisions for maintenance of the private
road had been agreed upon by owners of the property on the road.
Commissioner Pinney stated that this was a very dangerous area of
Highway 86 in that the private road would be opposite a trailor court
entrance and that a fence prohibited a view onto Hwy. 86 from the side
road.
Commissioner Pinney moved that the Victor Zinn plat be denied.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Walker.
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Voting aye were Commissioner Pinney and Walker. Voting nay were
Commissioners Gatbett, Gustaveson and Whitted.
The motion was declared defeated.
The Chairman announced that the matter was still open for addi-
tional discussion.
Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he disagreed with Mr. Pinney's
opinion and Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Victor Zinn plat be
approved. Commissioner Whitted seconded the motion.
Voting aye were Commissioner Garrett, Gustaveson and Whitted.
Voting nay were Commissioner Pinney and Walker.
The motion was declared passed.
9. Willford Woods: This plan proposes the division of an eleven
acre parcel into four lots ranging from two to four acres in size each.
The Planning board gave its unanimous approval to this request. This
property will be in the newly created agricultural-residential district
if the proposed County Land Use Plan is implemented. The land is loc-
ated in Eno Township and access will be through the same road used by
the Spring Valley Lake. A 60 foot easement has been granted from ad-
joining property owners. It was explained to Mr. Woods that as soon as
the Zoning Ordinance Amendments were adopted for the Eno Township, an
Impact Environmental Statement would be needed.
Mr. Woods stated that he would be glad to do whatever is required
of him.
Commissioner Walker moved that the Willford Woods Plat be approved.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson.
Further discussion ensued. Mr. Walker stated that he wanted Mr.
Woods to know that an Impact Environmental Statement was not needed at
this time, but will be needed after the Zoning Amendments were adopted.
Commissioner Walker called far the question.
All members of the Board voted aye and the motion was declared
passed.
10. Foxlair: This plan proposes the subdivision of a 65 acre par-
cel into 19 lots each between three and four acres in size. Access will
be obtained by a public road built to State Standards and connecting
with 5R #1723. The Planning Board gave unanimous approval to this plat.
Mr. Edwards informed the Board that perk tests have been made, how-
ever, all the results have not been received because of the rainy weather.
He stated that the Sedimentation Officer has inspected the land and is
please with it.
Commissioner Walker moved that the Foxlair plat be approved.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pinney. All members of the
Board voted aye and the motion was declared passed.
The Board adjourned for lunch.
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Mr. Walker was not present for the afternoon session of the meeting.
The Chairman referred to Item X-E:
11. Tumble-Run: This plan proposes the division of a 125 acre
tract in the University Lake Watershed into seventy lots each a little -
over one acre in size. Same open space is provided in their proposal.
The Planning Board is referring this plat to~.the Board of Commissioners
for comment prior to taking any action.
Mr. Edwards stated that the overall design of the land is good,
however, Mr. Oddo does see some erosion problems.
Discussion ensued.
The Board agreed that the sketchplan for Tumble-Run should be
presented to Chapel Hill, and Carrboro Planning Board, the University
Utilities, and the 208 Study Group for their review. Mr. Edwards
reminded the Berard that the sketchplan must be acted upon by the 19th
of July. Mr. Edwards was requested t4 have the sketchplan reviewed by
the above stated Boards and study groups.
F. Proposed Amendments: After the joint Public Hearing of
June 7, 1976, and consideration at their meeting of June 2lst, the
Orange County Planning Board does recommend to the Orange County Board
of Commissioners that the Orange County Land Use and Subdivision Ordinances
be amended as follows:
(1) Land Use:
_ Section 6.3 minimum lot width Residential Districts change
one (1) acre to 40,000 square feet.
_... (2) Subdivision Regulations:
(a) Definitions:
"Subdivision" - (2) change "five acres" to read
"Ten acres". -
(b) Section III-E Endorsements:
Add after "left side" and before "of the Plat"- -
"or right side."
(o) Add III-C-6:
The Preliminary Plan of a proposed subdivision shall be presented
to the Orange County Sedimentation Control Officer, who shall review
said plan. If, based on the. Orange County Sedimentation Control
Ordinance, the Sedimentation Control. Officer determines a Sedimentation
Control Plan is needed, such a plan shall be required and must be approved
by the Sedimentation Control Officer before Final Plat Approval.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the Orange County Land Use and
Subdivision Ordinance be amended.
G. Suggested revision of the Subdivision Ordinance to accompany
the Subdivision with Private roads.
(d) Delete from Section IV-B-1-e all but the first sentence.
(e) Add Section III-A-5-g-1.
If the subdivision is to contain private roads, a verified certi-
ficate, signed by the owner of the land subdivided, attesting the fact
that an instrument will be recorded contemporaneously with the recorda-
tion of this approved final plat which guarantees (a) a right of
access to any private road in the subdivision by all lots served by
the road, and (b) maintenance of any private road in the subdivision
at the standards set by approval. The guarantees of right of access
and maintenance of any private road in the subdivision shall run with
the-land and the guaranteeing instrument will be presented to the
County Commissioners for approval with the final plat.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the revision of the Subdivision
Ordinance be approved.
Chairman Garrett referred to Item X on the Agenda: Issues
referred to the County Commissioners by the County Planning Board.
H. The Planning Department has developed a set of construction
standards far private roads it is submitted to the Board of Commissioners
for their consideration and col4ment.
Discussion ensued concerning the proposed road standards and the
Commissioners suggested that changes be made in the requirement for
4 inches of stone and that approval of any substitution must be made
by the Orange County. Planning for the Orange County Board of Commissioners
with recommendations from the Sedimentation Officer,
Further discussion ensued concerning what roads were Class A or
Class B. Mr. Dobson stated that the burden of proof is on the developer
as to what class the roads fall.
The Board agreed to talk more about the Roads Standards on the
third Tuesday's night.
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Item T and J of Agenda Item X were deferred until, the third
Tuesday's night meeting.
The Planning Director reviewed briefly with the Board the pro-
posed Land Use flan for Eno and Chapel Hill Townships. He stated that
the plan was being printed and would be returned shortly.
Mr. Dobson stated that the different areas in the the two town-
ships had been divided into categories, and that the Planning Board,
along with the Chapel Hill and Carrboro Planning Board, recommend that
growth be encourage within the University Lake area over the next ten
years, if water and sewer is provided. He stated that Chapel Hill has
a natural green belt area.
Further discussion ensued concerning the streams and tributories
in Chapel Hill Township.
The Board agreed to schedule a work session with the Planning Berard
and Staff for Wednesday, July 14, 1976, at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Dobson is
to notify the different Boards as to the place to meet.
The Board of Commissioners scheduled a Public Healing for the Land
Use Plan for August 9, 1976.
The Board also agreed to change the regular third Tuesday's meeting
in August to August 24th instead of August 17th, since August 17th is a
primary election night.
The County Attorney was requested to review the Animal Shelter Con-
tract for discussion on the third Tuesday's night in July.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the meeting adjourn .to meet
again on July 12, 1976, to finish the Agenda and to discuss road matters.
Flora R. Garrett, Chairman
Agatha Johnson, Acting Clerk
MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
July 12, 1976
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met i.n special session an
Monday, July 12, 1976, at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioners Room of the
Courthouse in Hillsborough.
Members present were Chairman Flora 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 Director, A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney, and Betty June
Hayes, Clerk to the Board.
Chairman Garrett announced two items of of things that had been
happening this week. Mayor Wade gavin of Durham is the Chairman of
the 201 Wastewater Treatment Committee and he has called a meeting on
July 13, 1976, for the Council of Governments at the Research Triangle
Park. All governing bodies were requested to sent representatives in
order that all units can be informed as to the recommendations of the
committee. A11 members of the Board of Commissioners were urged. to
attend.
The Chairman stated that Durham had appointed a Manpower Study _
Committee and they have asked Orange County if they would be willing
to put into writing some of the Board's concerns and same of the changes
we would like in the new Consortium. Chairman Garrett requested the
County Manager to secure a copy of the Consortium Contract. The dead-
line for all replies has been tentatively set for Friday, July 16, 1976,
at lo:oo a.m.