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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19780403 Commissioner Gustaveson asked if the Social Services gap in the County is being closed or is the County falling behind? Marilyn Tyroler responded that "it is difficult to document every- thing a Social Services worker does during a day. " She added that workers were overburdened with heavy case loads and paperwork. She suggested that the staff be expanded to relieve workers to perform the work they have been trained to do. John Hughes , Supervisor, stated there are many services requested by residents which the Department cannot provide. Most of the services are mandated. He too added it is difficult to measure the output of a Social Service Worker. Chairman Whitted stated he flet the results of keeping families to- gether and keeping older adults in their own homes as opposed to alter- natives shows positive results which says it is worth the effort. He added it is hard to know who needs services if those people do not come in for the service. It appears that General Assistance and Day Care are needed areas which might need more attention. He suggested that the Social Services Board keep the County Commissioners informed on a periodic basis . They should set out priorities and tell the Commissioners what is needed. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired if the County would be better off putting monies into one major program instead of various smaller programs . He suggested further that the Social Services Board try new programs if present programs are not effective. Mr. Ward remarked that the image of welfare is a fight which must be dealt with. He pointed out there is a negative connotation in the County toward receiving Social Services . Further discussion ensued regarding methods in which the Social Services Department can be more effective. The meeting was then ajourned. ,V' Richard E�. Whitted, Chairman Agatha Johnson, Clerk ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APRIL 3, 1978 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 1978 , at 10 :00 a.m. , in the Commissioners ' Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Present were Chairman Richard Whitted, Commissioners Norman Gustaveson, Jan Pinney, Norman Walker and Donald Willhoit. Others present were S. M. Gattis, County Manager, Neal Evans, Finance Director, Geoffrey Gledhill, County Attorney, and Agatha Johnson, Clerk The Chairman asked if there were any persons present, who were not listed on the agenda, and who had matters to bring to the attention of the Board. No one came forth. The Chairman asked if members of the Board wished to add items to the agenda. Items added to the agenda were: Discussion of a letter received from Dr. Robert Hanes Discussion of ECO's Newspaper box proposal Discussion of renovation of the Chapel Hill Multi-purpose Center. Item 2 : Minutes of the March 21 and 23 , 1978 Board meetings are submitted for consideration. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, the March 21, 1978 minutes were approved. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Conimissionez Gustaveson, the March 23 , 1978 minutes were approved. Item 3 : Residents along State Road 1510 , in the Hurdle Mills Commu- nity wish to discuss paving this road. The Chairman recognized Rev. Tinnen of the Hurdle Mills Community. Rev. Tinnen stated the residents of both State Road 1510 and State Road 1512 were present to discuss paving of both roads. The Chairman explained to the residents that the Department of Trans- portation ranks State Roads according to the number of points accumulated. State Road 1512 is presently ranked in number 41 position and State Road 1510 is not amoung the top fifty positions. He stated it would be a number of years before the number 41 road could be paved, however, the Board would instruct the Clerk to request maintenance on both roads by the Department of Transportation. Commissioner Walker further suggested that residents circulate a petition requesting paving of the roads . Item 4 : The Manager recommends adoption of two resolutions : A. Requesting the United States Congress enact legislation allowing federal funding for abortions for those women eligible for medical assist- ance. B. Requesting the North Carolina General Assembly to continue funding abortions for those women eligible for medical assistance pending resump- tion of federal funding. The Chairman referred to supporting materials found in the agenda attachment regarding federal and state funding of abortions and requesting Counties to adopt resolutions encouraging the Advisory Budget Commission to fund the request forthcoming from Dr. Morrow for an abortion program. Commissioner Willhoit moved to authorize the County Manager to draft letters in support of legislation allowing federal funding of abortions for women eligible for medical assistance, and requesting the General Assembly of N. C. to continue funding abortions for eligible women pending resumption of federal funding. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. Item 5 : The Board of Commissioners of Granville County has requested the Orange County Board of Commissioners enact a resolution requesting the United States Department of Agriculture not close the Oxford Tobacco Research Laboratory. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and adopted to send a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture supporting the reinstatement of the Oxford Tobacco Research Laboratory. Item 6 : Commissioner Gustaveson will discuss creation of an Orange County Health and Medical Care Council. Commissioner Gustaveson informed the Board that the local Health Systems Agency has last month reached full designation. There are many changes which will be forthcoming in terms of review of many county pro- jects which involves any federal funds . Projects must complement the overall HSA Plan which has been developed over the last 18 months. When the legislation setting up the Health Planning and Resources Development Act was enacted, one of the options was the establishment of sub-area councils on a multi or single county basis. These councils would function as an outreach arm of the HSA plan and effort. As the HSA has developed over the last two years, the need has become more evident for sub-area councils. Members of the HSA Board from Orange County have discussed this need and have talked about the possibility of Orange County moving ahead on its own with some type of official recognition from the County Commissioners , perhaps an official endorsement as well as an official charge. The purpose of the sub-area council would be to develop some type of council which would work closely with the HSA Board, the Department of Health, and other professional and consumer organizations in defining as precisely as possible the health and medical care needs of each community of Orange County and to periodically report to the Commissioners and to the people of the County regarding the spectrum of services from which they might choose in their efforts to promote health and medical care programs . Commissioner Gustaveson stated the Ad Hoc Committee which has been composed of mostly HSA Board members is requesting a general official endorsement of support of the concept of a sub-area council , with a charge to work out the details . If this endorsement is forthcoming, the Ad Hoc group will then approach the HSA Board for official recognition and begin work on the details of setting up the council . Discussion ensued. Mr. Gustaveson stated that some clerical assist- ance would be required from the County to work with the HSA Staff. Commissioner Willhoit pointed out there is no mechanism of translating the work of the HSA Board back into the County, and the Councils would pro- vide that mechanism to relate to the County and the HSA Board. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Board of Commissioners endorse the concept of the Orange County Health and Medical Care Advisory Council as summarized, and to charge the Ad Hoc Committee to continue discussion with more specific details as to the purpose, function and structure of the Council, and to report back to the County Commissioners at a later date. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Pinney, and all members of the Board voted aye to the motion. The motion was declared passed. Item 7 : The Manager recommends the Board give its tentative approval to: A. Social Services Budget for the fiscal year 1978-1979 B. Title IV-D Budget for the 1978-1979 fiscal year. The Chairman explained that the Board of Commissioners had met with the Social Services Board_ on March 23rd and had reviewed the Social Services budget in detail. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to tentatively approve the Social Services budget with the condition that the Board has the right to withdraw approval of any portion of this budget if circumstances dictate this action to be necessary. The Social Services Director, Tom Ward, stated his department would know by May 15th if this is an acceptable budget. The Board briefly discussed the Title IV-D Budget for 1978-1979 . It was reported that revenues in this program have been excellent and the program has reduced the cost of AFDC clients in the County. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to tentative approve the Title IV-D Budget for 1978-1979 with the Condition that the Board has the right to withdraw approval of any portion of the budget if circumstances dictate . Item 8 : The Tax Supervisor requests the Board approve a tax refund of $109 .63 to Donald R. Smith. Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved that the tax refund of $109 .63 be granted to Donald R. Smith. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Willhoit asked if the cost of adver- tising incurred by the County would be recovered. The County Manager stated no cost had been incurred in this case . He requested that the Board ask the Tax Supervisor to explain the circumstances regarding this tax refund request. Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to table this item until the Tax Supervisor could be present at the meeting. Item 9 : The Board of Election requests a supplemental budgetary appropriation of $7,600 to facilitate processing challenges recently filed. The County Manager informed the Board that this is an estimate of what monies will be needed to perform the work necessary to process the challenges. Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the requested $7,600 by the Board of Elections, and this money is to come from the Contingency Fund. 4) ,F tw A Commissioner Gustaveson stated he was deeply concerned by the reckless action of abusing the sacred system of voter challenging. He asked that the Board officially request the County Attorney to look into the possibi- lity of a suit against the signers of the challenges. He stated the pur- pose of the suit would be for the County to recover cost incurred to the taxpayers of Orange County. Not only the additional amount allocated today ($7,600) but the legal fees and court fees involved. Commissioner Walker disagreed with this recommendation by stating the process of voter challenging had not been abused, that the challengers have challenged legally and this is their right. Mr. Walker added this is a way of getting the Election Board to do its job, "it has not done its job in the past. " Commissioner Gustaveson added that many innocent people in the County have been abused by the challengers , that to challenge a person' s right to vote should be based on evidence that that person has misinformed, or does not live at certain residency, and etc . Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Board authorize the County Attorney to look into the possibility of filing a suit against the challengers to recover the cost incurred to the taxpayers of the County. Commissioner Willhoit seconded the motion. Commissioner Walker stated that was a matter the Beard of Commissioners should not be involved with. He added this matter was not on the agenda and this was not the appropriate time to discuss this issue . Chairman Whitted stated it appeared to him that the matter was relative and declared the motion valid. He then called for a vote on the motion. Voting aye on the motion were Commissioner Gustaveson, Pinney, Whitted and Willhoit. Voting nay was Commissioner Walker. The motion was declared passed. The Chairman recognized William Laws , Tax Supervisor, who explained the circumstances regarding Item 8 : Request approval of tax refund in the amount of $109 . 63 to Donald R. Smith. Mr. Laws explained that Mr. Smith had purchased the tax lien on an eight acre tract of land in Cheeks Township which was listed as unknown. Through research, the Tax Department discovered the property belonged to the Heirs of Ben Jones. The property has been handed down on various occasions without a recorded deed, or description of the land. He stated the problem had occurred due to a lack of property description, however, the tract would be added to the Jones property. Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to bring back to the table the motion to grant the refund of $109 . 63 to Donald R. Smith. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. Item 10 : Appointments : A. Four vacancies on the Council for Women. This Council submits six names for the Board' s consideration: 1) Myra Lee Crawford, 2) Lucy A. Liggins , 3) Marcie McKie, 4) Betty J. Rogers , 5) Miriam Singer, and 6) Melissa Cole Tufts . The Coordinator for the Commission stated she had received two addi- tional names of persons wishing to serve on the Commission. One of these names was that of April Hart. This item was deferred until the Coordinator could present resumes of the two additional persons . B. Commissioner Gustaveson recommends Bill Lessig be named to an at- large position to the EMS Council. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson it was moved that Bill Lessig be named to an at-large position to the EMS Council. It was pointed out by the Chairman that Commissioner Walker had requested this item be deferred at the March 21st meeting, and Commissioner Walker had presently left the room during this discussion. Commissioner Gustaveson then withdrew his second to Commissioner Pinney 's motion. The motion then died for lack of a second. This item will be discussed at another time today. C. Dr. Earl Sommers has resigned from the Area Mental Health Board. This vacancy should be filled by a physician. The Chairman stated the Regional Office of HEW had indicated that additional appointments of females should be made to this Board. Mr. Whitted added he did have the names of three female physicians to shom he would like resumes sent. This item will be added to a later agenda. D. Sherry Wogen has resigned from the Carrboro Planning Board. This is for information only, and a recommendation will be forthcoming from the Carrboro Planning Board. The Board referred again to Item b: Appointment of Bill Lessig to the EMS Council. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to appoint Bill Lessig as an at-large member to the EMS Council. E. Wake County has requested the Board of Commissioners name one representative to a committee concerning the protection of the watershed surrounding the Falls of the Neuse Reservoir. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted that Commissioner Willhoit be Orange County ' s appointee to this committee. The Clerk was instructed to inform the Wake County Manager of this action. The Board referred again to Item 10-A: Appointments of four persons to fill vacancies on the Commission for Women. Commissioner Gustaveson nominated Miriam Singer of Bingham Township. Commissioner Willhoit nominated April Hart of Chapel Hill Township. Commissioner Whitted nominated Melissa Tufts of Hillsborough Township. Commissioner Pinney nominated Betty J. Rogers of Cedar Grove Township. Upon motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted to appoint Miriam Singer, April Hart, Betty J. Rogers , and Melissa Tufts to the Orange County Commission for Women. Item 11 : The Manager recommends the budget amendment shown in the agenda attachment be approved. The agenda attachment indicated changes relating to the School Bond issue, a further distribution of funds previously appropriated for Central Dispatch, additional funds for liability insurance, and increased revenues and appropriations for the Housing Authority and the South Orange Fire District. The Finance Director indicated two additional changes which will effect the Contingency Fund. 1), The industrial sewer project with the Town of Hillsborough, and 2) the $7,600 allocation to the Board of Elections , which will bring the Contingency Fund balance to $47 , 322 . Commissioner Walker raised the question of where the money will come from to have the County Attorney look into a possible suit against those signers of the challenges . ' The Finance Officer stated this money would come from the $50 ,000 budgeted for legal services . It was pointed out that the only separate budgeted allocation for legal services is for the Title IV-D Program. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the budget amendment, which includes the two allocations from the Contingency Fund. For copy of budget amendment see page 557 of this book. Item 12 : Continued discussion of bids for small trucks . The agenda attachment stated the staff feels the best overall buy shown on the bid results is the Toyota even though it is not the low bid. It is difficult to document this position, however. The Consumer Report has not rated small trucks anytime recently. The staff has not been able to locate any life cycle cost information relating to overall operational cost of these vehicles. In response to a question raised by Commissioner Pinney at an earlier meeting, Mr. Gattis stated that all 4 cyclinders Toyotas did have overhead cam shafts . Further discussion ensued regarding the use of the two trucks. Commissioner Willhoit moved to accept the low bid from Alexander Ford for the purchase of two Courier Trucks at a cost of $8 ,712.94 . For copy of bid results , see page 559 of this book. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. Voting aye on the motion were Commissioners Gustaveson, Willhoit, and Walker. Voting nay were Commissioners Whitted and Pinney. The motion was declared passed. Chairman Whitted referred to the item added to the agenda regarding a letter from Dr. Robert Hanes , Superintendent of the Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools , reguesting some indication of the Board' s feelings regarding the transfer of school system monies from the unappropriated fund balance to the capital outlay budget, as set forth in G. S. 115-110 . 13 . Mr. Whitted stated he had asked the County Attorney to research this statute. Mr. Gledhill informed the Board that the Board does have this authority however, such action should only be taken upon a formal request from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board. The Clerk was requested to inform Dr. Hanes that the Board would con- sider such action upon receipt of a formal request from the Board of Educa- tion. The Chairman referred to the item added to the agenda concerning the request from ECO' s for the establishing of a network of recycling bind throughout Orange County. He stated ECO's was proposing this be done through an appropriation from the local governements (Landfill Fund) which will be repaid. Commissioner Willhoit suggested the County Manager be authorized to propose a mechanism of how this project can be affected by negotiating a contract between ECO' s and the three Governing Boards. Commissioner Gustaveson stated he felt the Board should go on record as being very sympathetic to this project, and the idea should be ex- plored further with other governmental bodies regarding the potential benefits to the County. The County Manager was authorized to explore the project further with the other governmental units, and bring his findings back to the Board. The Board dismissed for lunch at this point in the meeting. Following the lunch break, the Chairman referred to Item 13 : Plats . The Chairman recognized Eddie Kirk from the Planning Staff who pre- sented the minor subdivision plat of Jean Andrews Earnhardt. Mr. Kirk stated this land is located off of Old Highway 86 , north of Calvander. Approximately 2 acres is being divided from a larger tract. Ms . Earnhardt is requesting two variances from standard procedure: 1) that access be provided by a 32 foot right of way and a 50 foot right of way, and 2) that relief from the maintenance agreement as the right of way is currently being used for access by others . It was pointed out that the road is very old and is being maintained by Commissioner Pinney, who is an adjoining property owner. Commissioner Pinney asked to be excused from voting on this plat as he is an adjoining property owner. This permission etas granted, Commissioner Walker moved that the plat of Jean Andrews Earnhardt be approved with the two requested variances . ThP Board discussed whose responsibility it is to maintain the pri- vate road. Commissioner Pinney suggested that in the future, no variances regarding the road be granted. Commissioner Whitted seconded the motion of Commissioner Walker. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion and voting aye were Commissioners Gustaveson, Whitted, Walker, and Willhoit. The motion was declared passed. B. Jesse C. Riley This plat proposes the division of two acres from a larger tract. The plat shows a 60 foot private road right of way,however, Mr. Riley is requesting a variance from the road construction requirement as access is obtained through another private road. The Planning Board has unanimously endorsed this request. This land is located in Chapel Hill Township in the Southern Triangle area off of Farrington Road. Mr. Kirk informed the Board that the deed to this land states if lots are developed, the 60 foot private road will be constructed at that time . Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the plat of Jesse C. Riley with the requested variance. Item 14 : Petitions for Rezoning A. W. D. Jones , Jr. This property located in Chapel Hill Township, is off Eubanks Road next to the railroad crossing. Mr. Jones is requesting rezoning of a one acre tract from residential to rural commercial, with plans to put a stor- age warehouse on the property, which has railroad tracks and a power line easement running through the property. Commissioner Walker moved that the Board accept the Planning Board ' s recommendation to approve this rezoning request. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. Commissioner Whitted reminded the Board that some opposition to this rezoning was expressed at the February Public Hearing. He stated he felt the area had problems as far as traffic is concerned, and feels spot zoning such as this would not be in the best interest of the area. Commissioner Gustaveson stated he felt some criteria was needed to make sure that this type of development would be appropriate to the area. He suggested negotiation between the Planning Department and Mr. Jones be conducted to see if appropriate buffers might be installed to provide pro- tection to residents as well as the warehouse. Commissioner Willhoit stated with the railroad and the power line easements through the property, the use of the property was limited, and did indicate the need to "get on with the land use plan" . He added that this might be an appropriate area for mixed development. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson asked that the motion be amended to request the Planning Staff to meet with Mr. Jones and discuss appropriate buffers to make the area compatible for rural/ commercial use. Commissioner Pinney seconded Commissioner Gustaveson's amended motion. The Chairman called for a vote on the amended motion and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. B. Irving E. Nunn, Jr. This request is to rezone one acre of a ten acre tract from residen- tial to general commercial . The property is located in Chapel Hill Town- ship off Eubanks Road next to the landfill. Access to the property is proposed through a 60 foot right of way to run down the property line from State Road 1727 . A railroad track and two power line easements run _4 i through this property. Mr. Nunn is proposing to build an auto repair shop for the rezoned area. A goodly portion of the people living around the requested rezoned area are kinfolks of Mr. Nunn. Commissioner Willhoit stated this property appeared to have the same problems as the Janes property, that he felt the entire area needed to be looked at in terms of rezoning. Commissioner Willhoit moved that this re- quest be referred back to the Planning Board, and that they consider the entire area to decide the most compatible use for the area. This motion died for lack of a second . Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Planning Staff and Mr. Nunn meet and discuss a solution by which to provide protection to residents in the area in terms of some type of buffer to minimize the impact to the area. Commissioner Pinney asked that Mr. Gustaveson include in the motion that Mr. Nunn should have safety features for certain areas of the road. Commissioner Gustaveson agreed to this. Commissioner Pinney seconded the motion. Further discussion ensued. Commissioner Pinney then called for the question. Voting aye on the motion were Commissioners Gustaveson, Pinney, Walker, and Whitted. Voting nay was Commissioner Willhoit. The motion was de- clared passed. The Chairman asked the Board to discuss the possibility of applying for a Community Development Grant. He reminded the Board that the Town of Hillsborough had indicated an interest in providing utility facilities for the Northern Fairview area, and the County Board had decided to lend to the Town $10 ,000 to help fund the project. The Town is now unsure of whether funds are available and if the County wishes to proceed with the project on it own, as a Community Development project, it now has about six weeks in which to act. The Chairman recognized Hal Minis of the Planning Department and Joe Bradshaw of the County Manager ' s staff. Mr. Minis spoke of four areas which should be discussed regarding the application. 1) The manpower required of the County, should the Board decide to submit an application, 2) What are the County' s chances, 3) The approximate cost of the grant, and 4) Final action required of the Board today. Mr. Bradshaw spoke of the normal activities the County Staff would be involved with during this particular time of the year, and stated that these activities would be somewhat slowed down by applying for the C/D Grant. He stated that he, Mr. Minis and Mr. Gattis felt the County had a better chance of receiving monies by applying for a single purpose grant. The County will be competing with other counties of our own size. Triangle J has stated that Orange County is high on the list regarding the need for the facility. The County staff recommended to the Board that they apply for between $260 ,000 and $300 ,000 which would be the cost of the sewer lines themselves. No lines are proposed to be laid to the homes in the area. Mr. Bradshaw explained to the Board what action is necessary immedi- ately if the Board desires to apply for the grant. 1) Authorize the County Manager to delegate staff time to get the pre-application to HUD. 2) Appoint or authorize the staff to appoint a citizens participation task force to facilitate participation requirements . 3) Authorize negotiations between the County and the Town of Hillsborough to develop tap on arrangements and maintenance agreement for the utility. 4) Authorize the County Manager to secure engineering services to initiate the necessary engineering study. These actions are necessary for submitting a pre-application to HUD. If the pre-application is accepted, planning funds will be granted from HUD. Commissioner Walker moved to approve the authorization to apply for a Community Development grant from HUD. Discussion ensued regarding the chances of the County receiving funding for the Northern Fairview facility. Mr. Minis stated he was cautiously optimistic of receiving the grant. The County Manager stated he felt Orange County has as good a chance of being funded as any other County, that this is the type of project HUD is interested in funding. The Chairman declared the motion of Commissioner Walker had died for lack of a second. Further discussions continued regarding the corporative agreement with the Town of Hillsborough. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Walker it was moved and adopted to authorize the County Manager to prepare a pre- application in order to apply for a Community Development giant. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted that the County Attorney move with dispatch to begin negotiations with the Town of Hillsborough to develop a formal tap on and maintenance agreement for the installation of utility facilities for the Northern Fairview area. The Board discussed the Citizen Participation Task Force and decided that agencies within the County should appoint individuals to serve on this task force. Those agencies being, the Health Board, Hillsborough Advisory Council, JOCCA, a member from the Old Community Development Task Force and members from the Planning Board and the Hillsborough Town Board. Others on the task force should be persons from the Northern Fairview area. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to authorize the Acting Planning Director to contact the various agencies and request that they appoint members to the task force. The Chairman asked the Board to discuss the Multi-Purpose Center' s renovation at the Northside School site. Commissioner Willhoit reminded the Board of two list of items which needed to be done to the building. He suggested that an architect be asked to look at the building and to give an estimate of the cost of re- novation if this is possible . Commissioner Willhoit then moved that the County Manager contact an architect to see if the Multi-purpose Center in Chapel Hill is worth renovation. Commissioner Gustaveson seconded the motion . Commissioner Pinney asked that this item be tabled until a later time. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion of Commissioner Pinney. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion. Voting aye were Commis- sioners Walker and Pinney. Voting nay were Commissioners Gustaveson, Willhoit and Whitted. The motion was declared failed. Further discussion ensued. The consensus of the Board was to authorize the County Manager to seek the advise of an architect regarding the Chapel Hill Multi-purpose Center. The meeting was then adjourned. /Richard E. Whitted, Chair an ORANGE COUNTY PROPOSED 1977-78 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The 1977-78 Budget Ordinance of Orange County as adopted on June 22, 1977, and sub- sequently amended, is hereby amended as follows: Change the appropriation for the following line items in the funds indicated: INCREASE FUND - ITEM (DECREASE) TO TOTAL General Fund: Community Maintenance Elections-Office Personnel 1 ,700 28,714 Elections-Precinct Personnel 1 ,900 24,225 Elections-Duplicating 1 ,000 1 ,000 General Administration Central Services-Liability Insurance 8,715 13,415 Central Services-Postage 3,000 25,000 Public Safety Central Dispatch-Personnel (19,700) 66,800 Central Dispatch-Prof. Services 200 200 Central Dispatch-Social Security 2,900 2,900 Central Dispatch-Medical Insurance 1 ,100 1 ,100 Central Dispatch-Retirement 2,500 2,500 Central Dispatch-Training 1 ,000 1 ,000 Central Dispatch-Travel 1 ,200 1 ,200 Central Dispatch-Rep. & Maint-Equip. 1 ,500 1 ,500 Central Dispatch-Equipment Rents 2,000 2,000 Central Dispatch-Advertising 5,000 5,000 Central Dispatch-Office Supplies 1 ,500 1,500 Central Dispatch-Service Contracts 700 700 Central Dispatch-Dues & Subscriptions 100 100 Miscellaneous-Civil Defense-Personnel 1,400 4,000 Miscellaneous-Civil Defense-Telephone 340 340 Miscellaneous-Civil Defense-Travel 50 50 Miscellaneous-Civil Defense-Office Supplies 150 150 Miscellaneous-Civil Defense-Other Expense (1 ,700) 50 Transfer to Debt Service 71 ,190 550,990 Debt Service: Interest 152,550 306,490 Fees 600 1,460 Housing Authority: Contract Services 155,000 280,000 Fire Districts: South Orange Fire-Remittance To District 5,000 30,000 School Capital Projects: To Chapel Hill Schools (37,182) 2,462,818 To Orange Co. Schools 11 ,920 2,886,920 Other Expense 10,000 10,000 r.. INCREASE FUND - ITEM (DECREASE) TO TOTAL Contingency (16,315) 47,322 Change the revenues and fund balances estimated to be available to meet the fore- going appropriations in the funds indicated: INCREASE FUND - RESOURCE (DECREASE) TO TOTAL General Fund: Interest on Investments 71 ,190 171,190 Debt Service: Accrued Interest 81 ,360 81 ,360 Transfers from General Fund 71 ,190 550,990 Interest on Investments 600 600 Housing Authority: Federal Grants 155,000 280,000 Fire Districts: South Orange Fire Property Tax Current 5,000 28,500 School Capital Projects: Proceeds of Sale of Bonds (5,375,000) 0 Interest on Investments 10,000 10,000 Fund Balance-Appropriated 5,349,738 0 Miscellaneous Revenues 240 240 Adopted this the 3rd day of April , 1978 BIDS FOR SMALL TRUCKS I am listina for vour reference a summary of bids: for small trucks reported at vour last meetina. The staff still feels the best overall buy shown on this list is the Toyota even though it is not the low bid. It has proven more difficult to document this position than we had anticipated however. The magazine Consumer Report has not rated small trucks anytime recently. We find company supplied literature relatively meaningless as it deals mostly with frivolous items. The most significant item relating to vehicle quality we have uncovered is the December 1977 value of 1977 Toyotas and Couriers as reported in the NADA publication of vehicle resale values. This report indicated: CURRENT MARKET VALUE AS A PERCENT OF ORIGINAL COST YEAR TOYOTA COURIERS 1976 89.8 71.8 1975 76.8 58.3 1974 51 .4 47.2 1973 49.7 35.6 1972 40.1 27.6 We have not been able to locate any life cycle cost information relating to overall operational cost of these vehicles.