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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19760720sss The County Attorney recommended that this fee schedule be adopted. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and adopted that the new fee schedule for the land- fill be adopted and same be effective July 1, 1976. Chairman Garrett referred to Item VT on the Agenda: The Board of Commissioners has been petitioned by Ms. Aileen Ray, Mr. J. B. Rhine and Ms. Louise E. Rhine to create a buffer zone of 50 feet or more along certain areas of the Eno River. The Chairman referred to Agenda Attachment IIZ. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that the Board reply to the request and advise Mrs. Ray and Dr. and Mrs. Rhine that proposed amendments were being prepared for the Eno River and its environs and that the Board feels any action at this time would be premature. Stewart Barbour requested permission to speak before the Board and Chairman Garrett granted permission for Mx. Barbour to speak. Discussion ensued concerning the State's plan for the Eno River area. Commissioner Pinney stated that he felt the Board should write tv the State's Park Division and inquire where the County stands in relation to the proposed State Park plans and that copies of the amend- ment to the Zoning Ordinance be forwarded to the State Parks and Recrea- tion Department. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he felt there wex'e other questions behind this issue in .that the County plans to undertake a planning study for the area and all planning for the State and County should be coordinated. Chairman Garrett stated that she felt the State should work closely with the County Planners and she wanted an answer as to how the State viewed this matter. The Clerk was instructed to draft a letter for presentation to the Board at their next meeting. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. FLORA R. GARRETT, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS July 20, 1976 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, July 20, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Members present were Chairman Flora Garrett, Commissioner Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman Walker and Richard Whitted. Members absent were none. Others present were A. B. Coleman, Jr., County Attorney, and Betty June Hayes, Clerk to the Board. Chairman Garrett read a copy of a letter that had been written by the Clerk to Ronald Johnson, Director of the Division of Parks and Recreation. The Board authorized Mrs. Garrett to sign said letter. Discussion ensued between the Board and Mrs. Josephine Barbour. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the Board accept the letter as written and that the Clerk forward copies to Thomas Ellis, Superintendent, Division of Parks and Recreation, George Little, David Adams, and Stephen G. Conrad, all with the Department of Natural and Economic Resources. 65'~ Chairman Garrett referred to Item #1' on the Agenda: Persons not on the Agenda having business to conduct with the Commissioners should make their presence known. No one came forth. Chairman Garrett referred to Item TI: Appointments A. The term of Ms. Elizabeth Martin an the Chapel Hill Planning Board expired June 30, 1976. The Chapel Hill Planning Board has recom- mended Ms. Martin for reappointment to a term expiring June 30, 1981. T7pon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that Elizabeth Martin be reappointed - as a member of the Chapel Hill Planning Board. The Chairman referred to Item III: The Orange County Board of Education has requested the Orange County Board of Commissioners amend its Capital Outlay budget by providing them an additional appropriation of $50,000. in the new Buildings and Grounds category. George Williams, Superintendent of the County School Administration, H. G. Coleman, Jr., and Emma Sue Loftin, members of the School Board were present. Chairman Garrett referred the Board to Agenda Attachment #2, a letter from Mr. Williams to Mrs. Garrett. George Williams stated he felt the request of $50,000 was left out of the County School Budget by mistake. He stated that the County School Board could not plan for new schools unless the land was avail- : able. Discussion ensued concerning Capital Outlay funds that were being brought forward by the school unit. Mr. Williams stated his Board had trimmed the Capital Outlay Budget closely and that they had - not anticipated the purchase of new sites or the improvement of sites being removed. He stated the amount of land that was needed for the Efland-Cheeks School could run as high as $50,000. and the Scnool~ Board is negotiating now with two different groups on two different tracts of land and one will definitely be needed and at least a part of the other tract. He reminded the Board that the School Board had not been called back to discuss their requested budget and that the Board was not aware of the deletion of this request. Further discussion ensued. The Board asked Mr. Williams to con- fer with the County Manager and the Finance Officer as they have no knowledge of the situation until receipt of the School Board's letter. The Board agreed to place the matter on the August 2nd Agenda. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Walker moved that the matter be tabled until the first Monday in August. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. Chairman Garrett called for the vote. Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Finney, Walker and Whitted voted aye, and the motion was declared passed. Commissioner Pinney requested the School Board .to secure proper energy checks on any buildings that are planned in order that the most efficient type of fuel can be used for the buildings. Chairman Garrett requested the Superintendent of Schools to stay and hear the report of Al Rimer because it dealt with waste disposal and she felt the report addressed itself to the Efland- - Cheeks disposal problem. Item VI on the Agenda: Mr. Al Rimer from the Engineering Firm of Wiggins and Rimer will review his firms proposal to develop a wastewater disposal plan for Orange County. Mr. Rimer gave a background report on how the Efland-Cheeks area came to be studied during the 201 Study of the Hillsborough area. He stated that Efland had a real problem. "Not that they have a phyci- cal problem of the wastewater running out over the ground like in many other areas of the County, but rather Efland is growing. Efland is one of those ripe areas for growth. One of the troubles is that Efland cannot get aid to do anything unless they are an incorporated community if they want to approach their problems of waste treatment and so we studied how Efland could solve their problem in a very cursory way as that was not the intent of the 201 Study for Hillsborough." sss "We concluded that it is not really wise for Efland to go and build their own sewage plant which means this school at this present time is left in a lurch. There is no sewage system. The soils in general in that area are a lot better than they are in the southern part of Orange County. This means you don't have as many problems with septic tanks failures, but what we did suggest was that Efland consider one of our possibilities to take care of their sewage for the next 20 years. One was to go with Hillsborough and let Hillsborough run their water and sewer system. The second possibility was for Efland to incorporate and the third way is to look at a Sanitarian District. The fourth is that the County handle the problem via the County looking for aid for Efland because the County can have and can run sewer systems. This gives me a nice lead into the reason 2 am here this evening, that's really -what it means that you as a school really have no choice but _ to look at what you are doing right now. I think you will find when you talk with the State in detail about the plans to discharge your waste into a dry stream, it will not be as easy as you think it is. You may have a permit now, to discharge, but those permits are harder to comeby. Tt just means a higher degree of treatment. I don't think you will have any problem but 2 don't think it is as easy as it used to be ." Mr. Rimer stated that new regulations have just been published con- cerning septic tanks. He then referred to the proposal that had been made for Orange County by his firm. Discussion ensued. i.::. Chairman Garrett referred to Item V on the Agenda: Two Commissioners should be named to a committee that will develop policy and generally supervise the operation of the Section Eight Coordinating Committee for the Orange County Housing Programs. Commissioner Gustaveson nominated Commissioner Whitted as a member of the Coordinating Committee. Commissioner Pinney nominated Commissioner Gustaveson as a member of the Coordinating Committee. Commissioner Walker nominated Commissioner Pinney as a member of the Coordinating' Committee. Commissioner Pinney declined to serve and moved that the nomina- tions be closed. The Chairman called far the vote and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. The Clerk was instructed to notify Morris Cohen, Chairman of the Chapel Hill Housing Authority, of the action of the Board and to send copies of the letter to the Mayors of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough and to the various Town Managers of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. The Chairman referred to Item V22: The County Attorny will present the following Resolutions: A. A Resolution providing for enforcement of the State Plumbing Code in Orange County. Chairman Garrett requested the County Attorney 'to read the Resolution for the State Plumbing Code and the State Heating and Air Conditioning Codes. Mr. Coleman replied that he had one resolution prepared that covered both the areas. The Chairman referred to material contained in Agenda attachment #S and she requested Ervin Dobson to speak on the subject. Mr. Dobson stated he felt that one person trained in all three areas would be the preferred method as it would mean one person could perform these duties and then he in turn could train some of the exist' ing personnel so they could do at least two jobs and in some cases all plumbing, heating and building inspection at the same time. "It appears to me we could begin immediately with one man doing at least two inspec- tions. The only hang-up would be the electrical inspections because of the State Statutes. 659 Commissioner Pinney replied;.'".it is a good idea, but we must make sure we have one person licensed from the State for each one of these things whether its plumbing, heating, electric, somebody who actually holds•a license from the State. Discussion ensued. Chairman Garrett suggested that .if the Resolution was adopted then the County Manager could decide on the details as how it could be done. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney questioned the beginning of two programs at one time. He felt it would be difficult to find qualified people. He suggested that the County start plumbing first and then phase in heat and air conditioning. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney stated he felt the position should be filled by someone who had practical experience. He did not fee 1. that trade school qualified a person for an inspection position. He stated, "I prefer someone who i s licensed and someone who has practical experi- ence if we are going to der any inspection on any of this stuff." Mr. Dobson stated if the person could be qualified to do more than erne inspection at the time, it would save money in the long run. for vehicle travel, duplicate trips and back tracking. Commissioner Gustaveson stated he agreed with Commissioner Pinney and he suggested the Board begin with plumbing inspection and phase-in heating and air conditioning at a later date. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and and adopted that the County adopt the Resalu- tion as it relates to the Plumbing Inspector and to delete all mention of heating and air conditioning. _ "WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina, desires to promote health, safety, morals and the general welfare of its citizens and residents; IT 25 HEREBY RESOLVED that the County Manager is authorized to employ a person under the supervision of the Inspection Depart- ment to be designated as 'Plumbing Inspector'. IT IS .FURTHER RESOLVED that is shall be said Plumbing Inspector's duty to inspect plumbing systems under construction in Orange County, to insure that said systems are in compliance with the North Carolina State Plumbing. TT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that monies ($3,000.00) which have been previously appropriated for the employment of part time help within the Inspection Department be used to fund the salary of said Plumbing Inspector.: IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Inspection Department fix a reasonable fee for the issuance of permits, inspections, and other services made by said Plumbing Inspector and that the monies collected therefrom be used to whatever extent necessary to fund the Plumbing Inspector's salary, after the point in time at which the aforementioned monies ($3,000.00) have been exhausted. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall not become effective until October 1, 1976." Item VII - B. A Resolution providing for the enforcement of the State Heating and Air Conditioning Codes in Orange County was deferred until a later time. The County Attorney requested permission to review with the Board the calendar of the various steps that had to be taken in connection with the holding of a special bond referendum, The Berard noted that the date for the Public Hearing had been set on August 17 which was Election Day. They requested that the County Attorney inquire of the Bond Attorneys if this date could be changed from August 17 to August 18. sso The Chairman ref2rrad to Item VIII: The County has been awarded a 701 Planning Grant of $7,000 for the 1976-1977 fiscal year. The Planning Director will present a resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute a contract implementing this grant. "The Board of Orange County commissioners was advised that a pro- posed Agreement, between the County and North Carolina Department of Natural and Economic Resources for the provision of planning services was presented and discussed; that, under the terms of the said Agreement, the County will pay a total of $4,800 as its share of the planning costs. Commissioner Pinney introduced the following resolution, which was read: 'BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Orange County Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina: 1) That the Agreement between the County of Orange and the North Carolina Department of Natural and Economic Resources be and the same is hereby approved. 2) That the Chairman and the County Board and the Clerk ba and they are hereby authorized to sign and execute the said Agreement for and on behalf of the County of Orange and forward the same to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Economic Resources. 3) That upon final execution a copy of the said Agreement be filed with the minutes.' Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner. Walker, said resolution was unanimously passed." (For Copy of Local Government/Public Agency/Private Consultant Contract, see Minute Docket Book Nine, Page ). Chris Edwards filed with the Board copies of a Minimum Construction Requirements for Private Roads. This matter was to be reviewed and dis- cussed at a later date. Ervin Dobson, Planning Director, filed with the Board members a copy of the Land Development Text for Chapel Hill Township. Chairman Garrett questioned Mr. Dobson about the proposed amendments for the Eno River area. Mr. Dobson advised the Board that the Planning Board had not yet had time to review the amendments. Further discussion ensued. It was agreed that the matter of the amendments would be placed on the agenda for the first Monday in August. Chris Edwards presented two plats. One was for A. J. Southard in Eno Township. The Board inspected the copies presented and discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the plat of A. J. Southard be approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign the Certificate of Approval. .The second plat was for the property of James Ccuncil located in Chapel Hill Township. The Board inspected the copies presented and discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the plat of James Council be approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign'the Certificate of Approval. Chairman Garrett referred to Item IX: Do any members of the Board of Commissioners have suggestions for changes in the Manpower Consortium Contract which they would like considered? The Chairman inquired if any Board members wished to make sugges- tions relative to the Manpower Consortium Contract. Discussion ensued concerning the City of Durham being the prime sponsor. It was suggested that more control be placed at a local level. Further discussion ensued and no positive suggestions or actions was taken. Item X: Commissioner Pinney will report on his investigation of the enimal shelter presently used by Orange County. orted on his investigation and visit to Commissioner Pinney rep He stated that the owners hadeTgday of° the Durham Boarding Kennels. cents (60~) p -grant Orange County twenty-five runs at sixty fifteen dollars ($15.00) per month. It had b°een further agreed card holders would be awoulddbeoaffixed onathetcard~heThetowners requesterice placed in the run urchase of any unclaimed animals at a P to have first choice on the P er animal. The owners had of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) Pfeeding, disinfection, re- further agreed to supervisandhcardeholders. All agreemeritsare Subject - - pairs, heat, electricity, ro osed agreement. .The to a thirty day notice of cancellaand the Durham Boarding Kennels would arrangement between Orange County recommended that the Board cost $550. per month. Commissione~heiDurham Boarding Kennels. accept the proposals submitted by Discussion ensued anFrnnen,mo~iwasomove~nd~adoptedstelststhe seconded by ~hmmlro~o$al submitted by Durham Boarding Kenn Board accept P p Chairman Garrett advised the BoardDQbSQntgrothersuExterminatingre- quested that the Contract submitted ed by the County. The Tax Super- Company, Inc. be accepted and app had submitted the lowest bid for visor had stated that=th'is company exterminating services. The Board authorized 'Chairman Garrlnc•tand~Orange,CountyCt between Dobson Brothers Exterminating CompaL+'Y~ There being no further business to come before the Board, the Meeting was adjourned. j o't....~ man ~ra R. Garrett, Chair -- Betty June Hayes, Clerk MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF C0~2ISSIONERS July 27, 1976 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met on July 27, 1976, ose of a Public Hearing on the Proposed 1976-1977 Secondary for the pure RoadTmp.rovement Program for Orange County. Members present were Vice-Chairman Richard Whitted, Commissioners Norman Gustavesan and Jan Pinney. Members absent were Chairman Flora Garrett and Commissioner Norman Walker. Other present were S. M. Gattis, County Administrator and Betty June Hayes, Clerk. Representatives from the Department of Transportation were F, D. Harnaday, John Watkins, Earl Hoover and Sam Janes. Mr. Hoover reported that the entire State allocaei~no~~y~she 1976-1977 Road Program was $30,000,000 and that Orang unpaved mileage was eve oneemileHofssecondarytroad~e was a current cost of $60,000 to P aving Mr. Hoover requested Mr. Watkins to report on last years p program and to review the Proposed 1976-1977 Secondary Road improve- ment Program.