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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR AGENDA
MAY 16, 1995
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the OWASA Community Meeting Room in
Carrboro, North Carolina.
COUNTY CONIlrlISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr. and
Commissioners William L. Crowther, Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis
and Don Willhoit
COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant
County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser and Clerk to the Board
Beverly A. Blythe (all other staff are listed below as appropriate}
NOTE: All documents referred to in these minutes are in the permanent
agenda file in the Clerk's Office. All amendments to ordinances are
included in the official Ordinance Book in the Commissioners' library.
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Chair Carey added to the agenda an appointment for the Chapel Hill
Planning Board and deleted the appointments to the Recreation and Parks
Commission. He added as item IX-D the Acceptance of the Piney Mountain
Grant Award from the State.
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chair Carey, Jr. said that citizens who have indicated a desire
to speak will be recognized at the appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Mr. John Hughes of the Orange County Amateur Radio Club
distributed information to the County Commissioners. He explained that
they have an opportunity to position their signal on the new tower being
built by WUNC-TV. This radio club helps with relaying information
whenever any of the communication systems are down. Their budget for this
project is $28,000. They have already raised $19,500 and are asking the
County Commissioners for an allocation of $8,000 to finish this project.
Commissioner Halkiotis said that this group can have a
communication system set up within 30 to 40 minutes after receiving a
call. It was decided that this would be further discussed during budget
deliberations.
NOTE: This was discussed at the June 5 regular meeting and the allocation
of $8,000 was approved.
PUBLIC CHARGE
Chair Carey dispensed with the reading of the Public Charge.
III. BOARD COMN~NTS - NONE
IV. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE
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V. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the proclamation for National Historic
Preservation Week as stated below:
NATURAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK
WHEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth,
revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining
community character while enhancing livability; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the
nation, both urban and rural and for Americans of all ages, all walks of
life and all ethnic backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives
and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve
the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to preserving its historic
architectural and archeological resources for its citizens and future
generations; and
WHEREAS, "Real People, Real Places, Real History" is the theme for
National Historic Preservation Week 1995, cosponsored by the Orange County
Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic
Preservation:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby
proclaim May 14-20, 1995 as National Historic Preservation Week in
celebration of the cultural heritage of Orange County and hereby urges all
citizens to support historic preservation efforts.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A_
REGIONAL TRANSIT PLAN
The Board considered a resolution concerning the Preliminary
Recommendations for a Regional Transit Plan for the Triangle. The
Planning Board approved the recommendations by a vote of 8 to 1. One
member voted against the proposal because of a concern that while the
Fixed Guideway Study has been promoting the concept that it would focus
growth and alternative development patterns, she had concerns that it just
might promote additional growth patterns to those already present.
Commissioner Willhoit shared this concern. He made reference to
University Station and said that considering that area for fixed rail
would promote high density development and that a decision on growth and
where it should be concentrated and the County's goal for growth needs to
be decided. The County needs to determine what their builtout objective
is and where they want to go with growth.
Commissioner Halkiotis questioned the message he is sending to
the Stoney Creek group if he votes for this plan, a component of which
has not been fully resolved or discussed with that group.
Commissioner Crowther asked about carrying bicycles on the train
or buses and Jim Ritchie, TTA General Manager, said that this would be
their intention and needs to be incorporated specifically in the plans.
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Commissioner Willhoit said that if the outcome of the Stoney
Creek Area Plan is low density cluster option, then this plan would be
void.
Transportation Planner Slade McCalip said that the County does
have control over the Land Use Plan for the County.
Jim Ritchie explained that they would start first with the
heaviest existing population between Duke University and Raleigh and then
add North Raleigh. The corridors with the next highest demand are between
Durham and Chapel Hill along 15-501 and last add a link to the airport.
They expect that work to be finished around 2010. This is just a master
plan to begin to work from and they will do additional feasibility studies
before doing anything. If the residents want to move the plan faster,
they would need to increase development densities and if they don't want
to, they shouldn't approve higher densities.
Slade McCalip offered an amendment to the resolution that would
specially say that this does not lock in the University Station or Stoney
Creek area to anything. It was decided to change #E to state "That the
Plan state that station areas will be studied in Orange County for
possible extension of Regional Rail Service. Examples of two areas that
could be studied are the vicinity of the intersection of New NC 86 and I-
85 and the Buckhorn Economic Development District area."
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution as stated below and the
recommendations as listed below the resolution.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PRELIMINARY RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR A REGIONAL TRANSIT PLAN
WHEREAS, in 1989, the NC Legislature, Durham, Orange and Wake Counties,
the Cities of Durham and Raleigh and the Towns of Cary and Chapel Hill,
created the Triangle Transit Authority to finance, provide, operate and
maintain a safe, clean, reliable, convenient, energy efficient, economical
and environmentally sound public transportation system, in order to
enhance mobility and encourage sound growth patterns; and
WHEREAS, in 1990, during their joint meeting, the Greater Raleigh and
Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Transportation Advisory Committees adopted a
Land Use and Public Transportation Action Agenda in which the Triangle
Transit Authority, in coordination with local governments and appropriate
regional agencies, was directed to evaluate possible corridors and fixed
guideway technologies for potential implementation; and
WHEREAS, with the support and funding of the State and the participation
of the units of local government, the Triangle Transit Authority received
a Federal Transit Administration grant and initiated the Triangle Fixed
Guideway Study to determine the desirability, feasibility and location of
a fixed guideway transit system; and
WHEREAS, the Triangle Transit Authority has worked cooperatively with the
public, elected and appointed officials, managers and staff from Durham,
Orange and Wake Counties, the Cities of Durham and Raleigh, the Towns of
Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Carrboro, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Hillsborough,
Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell
and Zebulon, the NC Department of Transportation, the Triangle region's
institutions, major employers, economic and real estate development,
financial, transportation and other public and private sector agencies,
business and community groups, on this Study; and
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WHEREAS, based on the Study and input received from the public, elected
and appointed officials, and public and private institutions, the Triangle
Transit Authority has developed Preliminary Recommendations for a Regional
Transit Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that:
1. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners expresses its
appreciation to Nancy Lee Lunn, who is serving as Orange County's
appointment to the Triangle Transit Authority's Triangle Fixed Guideway
Study Advisory Committee, and for the time and effort of Orange County's
staff, who continue to work cooperatively with the Triangle Transit
Authority.
2. The Orange County Board of County Commissioners has reviewed
TTA's preliminary recommendations for a Regional Transit Plan, and
requests that the Triangle Transit Authority incorporate the attached
comments in the Regional Transit Plan. Consistent with these comments,
the Orange County Board of Commissioners supports the adoption of the
Regional Transit Plan as the Long Range Transit Plan and the incorporation
of the Plan in the Long Range Transportation Plan, by the Durham-Chapel
Hill-Carrboro MPO Transportation Advisory Committee.
3. The Triangle Transit Authority is hereby encouraged to implement
Regional Bus Service improvements at the earliest possible date.
4. The Triangle Transit Authority is hereby encouraged to negotiate
agreements with the railroads for access to the right-of-way for Regional
Rail operation.
5. The Orange County Manager is hereby directed to work
cooperatively with the Triangle Transit Authority on the coordination of
transit routes with the Regional Rail stops and the development of station
area plans.
6. The North Carolina General Assembly is hereby requested to
establish a permanent funding source permitting the long term
implementation of the Regional Transit Plan.
7. The North Carolina Department of Transportation is hereby
requested to provide state funds, supporting implementation of the
Regional Transit Plan.
FIRST PHASE RECOI~~NDATIONS
A. That the Plan emphasize that HOV/Busway options will be studied
for the I-40 and I-85 corridors in Orange County.
B. That the Plan state that the ridership and forecasted ridership
for the Regional Bus Service to Hillsborough will be monitored closely (to
include an annual rider survey).
C. That the Plan state that TTA will coordinate and provide
technical assistance for the development of a Long Range (twenty year)
Local Bus Service Master Plan to define local bus service in Orange County
(especially service provision between the towns of Chapel Hill\Carrboro
and Hillsborough.)
D. That the Plan include a Travel Demand Management Element that
would increase the marketing and provision of vanpool/carpool service in
Orange County. This element could include the construction of Park and
Ride Lots and access to the real-time ridesharing database in the form of
public information kiosks located in Hillsborough, Carrboro and Chapel
Hill.
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E. That the Plan state that station areas will be studied in Orange
County for possible extension of Regional Rail Service. Examples of two
areas that could be studied are the vicinity of the intersection of new
North Carolina 86 and the Buckhorn Economic Development District area.
SECOND PHASE RECOMN~NDATIONS
A. That the Plan state that a variety of mass transit improvements
be implemented in the 15-501 corridor and not just fixed rail.
B. That the Plan emphasize the implementation and/or expansion of
HOV/Busway facilities that have been found feasible in the FIRST PHASE.
C. That the Plan state that Regional Rail service to Hillsborough
may be implemented in this phase (depending upon the existing and
forecasted ridership on the Regional Bus Service)
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VI.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. UTILITY EXTENSION REIMBURSEMENT
Oli Devaud, Economic Development Assistant, stated that this
public hearing is for the purpose of considering utilizing the current
Water and Sewer Policy and Utility Extension Fund to reimburse Armstrong
World Industries, Inc. for improvements to the water system serving the
industrial area on Oakwood Street Extension. The improvement increases
water pressure for fire protection and will allow Armstrong to purchase
and expand a currently vacant building.
In answer to a question from Chair Carey, Mr. Devaud said that
Armstrong will hire 65 people and expand to 100 in one year. The pay will
begin at $8.00 and go to $10.00 an hour after 18 months.
There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve allocating a portion of the Utility
Extension Fund during the next two fiscal years to reimburse Armstrong for
the construction and engineering costs of the line improvements.
Reimbursement during fiscal years 1995-96 would be $50,000 with the
balance reimbursed in fiscal year 1996-97. Total reimbursement would not
exceed $100,000. Based on the current policy, Orange County has the
option to contribute funds for projects that have a five-year payback in
increased tax revenues. In this case, payback would occur in
approximately 25 months.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as listed below:
A. APPOINTMENTS
No appointments were made.
B. MINUTES
The minutes for the March 21 regular meeting were approved.
C. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #12
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The Board approved the following budget ordinance amendments,
grant project ordinances and capital project ordinances:
GENERAL FUND
Source - Intergovernmental $ 53,226
Appropriation - Human Services 53,226
(To budget Child Day Care reallocation
from the State)
Source - Intergovernmental 10,000
Appropriation - Human Services 10,000
(To budget State reimbursement for DSS
automation efforts)
Source - Charges for Services 2,640
Appropriation - Human Services 2,640
(To budget reimbursements for Aginq Conference)
Source - Intergovernmental 2,671
Appropriation - Human Services 2,671
(To budget Health Promotion reallocation funds)
Source - Appropriated Fund Balance 41,936
Appropriation - Transfers to Other Funds 41,936
(To provide technical amendment for Library Funding)
Source - Miscellaneous (Appropriations) (750)
Appropriation - Community Planning 750
(To budget Contingency appropriation for
Midway Development)
SEDIMENT BP.SIN EXPERIMENT PROJECT - PLANNING DEPT. PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Intergovernmental - North Carolina Sedimentation
Control Commission 10, 000
Appropriation - Community Planning - Sediment Basin
Experiment 10,000
(To conduct research regarding conventional and
experimental sediment basins)
SMART START PROGRAM - DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES, HEALTH DEPT, LIBRARY
AND COOPERATIVE SERVICES GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source-Intergovernmental -Smart Start - DSS (1993-94)$ 77,119
Intergovernmental - Smart Start - DSS (1994-95) 259,953
Intergovernmental - Smart Start Health (1993-94) 67,598
Intergovernmental - smart Start Health (1994-95) 56,711
Intergovernmental - Smart Start Library (1993-94) 10,721
Intergovernmental - Smart Start - (1994-95) 6,000
Coop Ext.
Approp. Human Services - Smart Start DSS (1993-94) 77,119
Human Services - Smart Start DSS (1994-95) 259,953
Human Services - Smart Start Health (1993-94) 67,598
Human Services - Smart Start Health (1994-95) 56,711
Human Services - Smart Start Library (1993-94) 10,721
Human Services - Smart Start-Coop Ext. (1994-95) 6,000
(The Parent Education and Skill Building Initiative grant
which will provide quality parent education services to
all Orange County families with children ages 0-5)
MASTER CLIENT INDEX PROJECT CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Transfer from County Capital Reserve Fund
(1992-93) $ 12, 900
Transfer from General Fund (1993-94) 45,000
Transfer from General Fund (1994-95) 108,530
Intergovernmental - DSS (1992-93) 27,100
DSS (1993-94) 15,000
DSS (1994-95) 34,955
Child Support (1994-95) 7,310
(to provide funds to create a master client index
database which will be utilized by County's human
services departments and assist them in total case
management activities)
COMPREHENSIVE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT
nRD?NANCF.
Source - Intergovernmental - Breast and Cervical Cancer $ 24,287
Appropriation - Human Services - Breast and Cervical Cancer
24,287
(to provide screening and follow-up services for
women in Orange County )
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Intergovernmental - Orange-Chatham Criminal
Justice Partnership Program $ 45,486
Appropriation - Public Safety - Orange-Chatham Criminal
Justice Partnership Program 45,486
NOTE: THE COMPLETE TEXT FOR THE ABOVE AMENDMENTS IS IN THE PERMANENT
AGENDA FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
D. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT
The Board amended the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan
by (1) changing the title of the class of Children's Librarian to
Librarian (same salary grade), (2) changing the title of the class of
Assistant to the Library Director to Library Assistant Director and
changing the Salary Grade from 67 to 69 and (3) adding the new class of
Community Social Services Technician at Salary Grade 60.
E. CONTRACT APPROVAL - STRUCTURAL ENGINEER SADDLE CLUB ROAD
CONVENIENCE CENTER
The Board authorized the use of services of Neville Engineering
for certain design work at the Saddle Club Road solid waste convenience
center for a fee of $1,500 and authorized the Purchasing Director to
execute the necessary paperwork.
F. LEASE RENEWAL - CENTEL BUILDING
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the lease
renewal with Central Telephone Company-NC from June 1, 1995 through May
31, 2000 at a lease rate of $18,375 per year.
G. ORANGE/CHATHAM CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT
ACCEPTANCE
The Board accepted and authorized the Chair to sign the grant
award subject to final review by the County Attorney and staff.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
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IX. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
A. 1995-2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - OUTSTANDING ISSUES
This item was for the Board of County Commissioners to identify
any outstanding issues from the 1995-2000 CIP which will require further
discussion during subsequent Commissioners' meetings and/or budget work
sessions.
Commissioner Gordon asked to wait until after June 1 for
discussion. The Board agreed to pursue renovations to the Northern Center
rather than replacement. Commissioner Willhoit asked to take a look at
the long range cost on renovations because it may be that making the
facility energy efficient might change the equation.
John Link said that a report on automation will be given at the
first meeting in June.
B. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATION FUNCTION
The Board received an update on the plan of action for
improving the collaboration and coordination of the youth and family
services delivery system in Orange County; specifically the recommendation
regarding the development of an automated Information and Referral System
for human services. Loretta Harper, Intern with the County Manager's
Office, briefly outlined the executive summary included in the agenda.
The summary included recommendations, technical feasibility, expenses,
schedule for development of an I & R System and developer. She indicated
that the Partnership for Young Children and United Way has asked to be
partners in this implementation and are willing to allocate money for the
project. United Way would like to be the lead agency and serve as
administrator of the project.
Both agencies feel that information about services needs to be available
to everyone. The orange book (I & R Guide) will continue to serve as a
reference. This will eventually be available through a modem and
available to citizens in their homes.
Discussion ensued and Ms. Harper answered questions about access and
types of hardware and software that will be used in the project. The next
step in the process is to establish a project team and/or project
coordinator to begin the development process for an I & R system. In the
development process, the project team should complete a plan of action
which includes: a mission statement, referral software, funding sources,
operating hours and other related issues.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to endorse the concept, authorize the staff to
continue working with other agencies to develop project implementation and
accept the Smart Start funding allocation of $50,000.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. PARKS AND RECREATION WORK GROUP
John Link asked that the Board of County Commissioners approve
the formation, the Charge and County appointments to the Parks and
Recreation Work Group. Carrboro will provide staff support.
A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the formation of the Work Group, approve the charge
to the Work Group and appoint Keith Cook and Commissioner Crowther for a
one year term.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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ADDED ITEM
D. PINEY MOUNTAIN GRANT AWARD AND FORMAL ACCEPTANCE BY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
County Engineer Paul Thames presented a resolution accepting the
grant offer from the North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and
Natural Resources for construction of the Piney Mountain sewer pump
station and force main.
A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the resolution as stated below which
stipulates that the Board of County Commissioners agrees to meet all 15
stipulations and authorize the County Manager to execute all grant
documents.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF A HIGH UNIT COST GRANT FROM
THE STATE CLEAN WATER REVOLVING LOAN AND GRANT PROGRAM
FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PUMP STATION AND FORCE MAIN
TO SERVE THE PINEY MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the Piney Mountain Subdivision's on-
site wastewater treatment system has failed and that the sole remedy is
the construction of a sewerage pumping station and force main which will
connect the STEP and collection systems serving the subdivision to the
collection system owned and operated by the City of Durham; and
WHEREAS, Orange County, Orange Water and Sewer Authority and the Piney
Mountain Homeowners Association have entered into a series of agreements
governing the financing, construction, operation and use of the collection
system, pump station and force main; and
WHEREAS, Orange Water and Sewer Authority and the City of Durham have
entered into an agreement permitting the City to receive wastewater from
the Piney Mountain Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, Orange County, on March 31, 1994, submitted an application for a
High Unit Cost Grant from the State Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant
Program; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, in
September 1994, did allocate $88,500 in High Unit Cost Grant funds for the
construction of a wastewater pumping station and force main to serve the
Piney Mountain Subdivision; and
WHEREAS, Orange Water and Sewer Authority has advertised bidding, accepted
bids, awarded a bid, given notice to proceed and supervised the execution
of the contractual construction activities necessary to build a wastewater
pumping station and force main; and
WHEREAS, the property owners in the Piney Mountain subdivision, though the
Piney Mountain Homeowners Association, have collected and deposited with
Orange County some $348,850 to fund the construction of the wastewater
pumping station and force main; and
WHEREAS, Orange County has created a project account with the funds
provided by the Piney Mountain Homeowners Association and has either
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expended, encumbered or been invoiced for approximately $190,000 from the
Piney Mountain project account for engineering, administration or
construction related expenses; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and OWASA staff have identified additional
construction, engineering and administrative expenditures beyond those
that have already been expended, encumbered, etc., which are necessary to
achieve a fully functional wastewater treatment system and which are in
excess of the funds currently on hand; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Division of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources has formally offered Orange County the $88,500 High Unit Cost
Grant which was allocated to Orange County by the North Carolina
Environmental Management Commission in September 1994; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and OWASA staff have evaluated the standard terms
and conditions, as contained within the grant offer document, for award of
the grant funds and have concluded that the County, with the assistance of
the Orange Water and Sewer Authority, can comply with said terms and
conditions as modified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County does
hereby reaffirm that the County Manager, John M. Link, Jr., is the
individual authorized by the Board to accept grant funds on behalf of the
County and execute all the necessary documents and grant reimbursement
requests; and
2. That the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County does
hereby specifically give assurance to the North Carolina Environmental
Management Commission and the North Carolina Division of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources that Orange County will adhere to the fifteen
conditions outlined in Section II of the grant offer document, except as
to the assurance made in item F, where Orange County assures that the duly
authorized representative of the State has had and will have access to the
work whenever it is in preparation or progress, and that the contractor
has and will provide proper facilities for such access and inspection; and
3. The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County does hereby
gratefully accept the $88,500 in High Unit Cost Grant funds from the State
Clean Water Revolving Loan and Grant program.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
X. REPORTS
A. SOUTHERN HUMP,N SERVICES CENTER PROJECT
The Board received information regarding the Southern Human
Service Center Project. The square footage of the project was reduced
from 34,000 to approximately 28,750. Even with the reduced square
footage, a budgetary overage between $400,000 and $500,000 is anticipated.
The staff recommends that this overage be funded through private
placement, sought after January 1, 1996.
Mr. Zack, the architect, presented the plans for the facility.
The multipurpose room will seat 160 people and there will be several
meeting rooms across the hall for small meetings or closed sessions.
Commissioner Crowther was concerned that the entrance to the
parking area was too prominent so that this "garage" area might appear to
be a major entrance. Commissioner Willhoit asked that there be an
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additional exit added to the area where the Commissioners. are seated.
Commissioner Gordon expressed some concerns about the exterior of the
building.
The next step will be to do construction documents with the goal
of accepting bids in the fall.
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to receive the report and approve the program as
recommended by the Southern Human Services Planning Committee but with the
above concerns by the Commissioners addressed before the plans are
finalized. Commissioner Gordon will consult with the staff and architect
about the concerns.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. REPORT ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS
The Board received information on the issues concerning the
telecommunications towers and a recommendation as to how resolution of
these issues may be approached.
Planner Mary Willis said that there are ten existing cellular
towers in Orange County's planning jurisdiction and she gave the
locations.
The amendment to the Zoning Ordinance approved last year
requires applicants to first attempt to lease antenna space on an existing
tower and to agree to lease space to other potential users in the future
if a new tower is approved. It has been discovered that effective co-
location of facilities would need to be approached from a regional rather
than local standpoint.
The Planning Staff recommends that existing regulations
pertaining to towers be reviewed and possibly amended after the upcoming
reports of the Planning Advisory Service of the American Planning Assoc.
and the City of Raleigh Task Force on Communications Towers is made
available. These reports should contain more and better information than
would be obtained and evaluated independently by Planning Staff within a
comparable time period. Ms. Willis will report back to the Board as soon
as she gets the information.
XI .APPOINTMENTS
The Board did not take action on the appointment for the Chapel Hill
Planning Board.
The following nominations were received for the two vacancies on the
ABC Board:
Chair Carey, Jr. - Hattie VanHook
Commissioner Willhoit - David Caldwell
Commissioner Gordon - C. Davis Walters
The following vote was taken:
Hattie VanHook - 3 votes
David Caldwell - 3 votes
C. Davis Walters - 2 votes
XII. MINUTES
XIII. CLOSED SESSION
XIV . ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the
meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on June 5, 1995 at Orange
Grove Community Center in Bingham Township, North Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
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Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk