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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19780815699 MINUT~s ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF CpM_MISSIONERS AUGUST 15, 1978 The Board of Commissioners of Orange County met at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 1S, 197$ in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Commissioner Norman Gustaveson was absent. The Clerk submitted minutes of the Board's August 7 meeting. These minutes were approved after correction. Five items were added to the agenda previously prepared fox this meeting: Item $: The Manage r. will report results of a bid opending for a new boiler at Northside School. Item 9: A public hearing concerning the closing of Leonard Road. Item 10: Approval of a map and description of the East Alamance Fire District. Ttem 11: A budget amendment to implement the leasing of space in Carr Mi11 Mall for the Health bepartment. Item 12: Discussion of possible use of the Old Cedar Grove School by the Orange County Baard of Education. Agenda Item 9: The Chairman called to order a public hearing to consider the closing of Leonard Road. Mr. A. W. Turner, representing the petitioners, stated he had pub- lished all legally required notices, filed a letter. from State Department of Transportation indicating the road in question is not a part of the State Highway System and notified in writing all persons owning property along the proposed closing of the petitioners request to the Soard of County Commissioners and of this hearing. His clients were now requesting the Hoard of County Commissioners to order the closing of this road. Chairman Richard Whitted asked for anyone opposing the closing of this road, or anyone having questions about this proceeding to come forward and speak. Mr. Tommy Leonard asked specifically if this proceeding proposed the closing of Leonard Road, north of Gwen Road. Mr. Turner responded that the petitioners were not requesting the closing of Leonard Road $arth of Gwen Road. No other person spoke opposing the closing of Leonard Road. Chairman Richard Whitted called for those persons supporting the closing of this road to speak. Mr. David Ballard, a property owner in the area, spoke supporting the closing of this road. Mr. A. W. Turner spoke supporting the closing of this road pointing out the petitioners request was to close Leonard Raad only between Gwen Road and Cates Street. This road is not now, nor has it ever been opened or constructed. No property owners would be deprived of access to a public way. Commissioner Donald Willhoit raised the question, "If lot No. 54 and No. 55 were sold, how would they be accessed?" No one provided an answer to Mr. Willhoit's question. Chairman Richard Whitted declared the hearing concluded when no other persons came forward to speak. 700 Conunissioner Norman Walker moved the following: Orange County Board of Commissioners, having passed on duly 3, 1978 a resolution stating its intent to close permanently a portion of a certain 60 foot street running parallel and north of Orange High School Road and perpendicular to Gwen Road and Cates Street, said portion lying between Gwen Road and Cates Street; And this Board having held a public hearing to hear all interested parties in the matter; --• And it appearing from the evidence presented at said hearing that permanently closing said street would not be contrary to the public interest and that no individual owning property in the vicinity of the street or in the subdivision in which it is located would thereby be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and egress to his property; And it further appearing that all notice requirements have been met and that said street is not a part of the State maintained roadway system. BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to General Statutes 5S153A-241 and 160A-299 does hereby order the following street closed: A portion of a certain 50 foot street running parallel and north of Orange High School Road and perpen- dicular to Gwen Road and Cates Street, said portion lying between Gwen Road and Cates Street. Commissioner J'an Pinney offered a second to Com'nissioner Norman Walker's motion. Commissioner Donald [aillhoit again pointed out this closing would create some landlocked lots. The County Attorney pointed out the Board of County Commissioners could order this closing or not as it deemed best. There was no•in between ground such as, the redrawing of the subdivision plats that the Board of County Commissioners could require. Chairman Richard Whitted called for a vote of Mr. Norman Walker's motion. Vote: ayes, 3; noes 0. • Agenda Item 3: Commissioner Norman Walker asked if credits for incorrect hourly billings have been made. Mr. Gledhill responded he had no direct personal knowledge of the credits; however, he had been informed these credits had been applied to the company's last billing. Commissioner Pinney requested this item be deferred until the September meeting. The Chairman directed this be done. Agenda Item 4: The County Attorney discussed current statutes allowing the county to require licensing and registration on door to door solicitations. After some discussion, the attorney was directed to prepare an ordinance requiring registration of persons and organizations involved in door-to-door solicitations for Board consideration. Agenda Item 5: Commissioner Pinney moved Dx. J. Logan Irvin be named to the Orange County Planning Board to fill the unexpired term o~ Ms. Marilyn Riddle. Commissioner Willhoit offered a second to Commissio r Pinney's motion. Vote: ayes, 4; noes 0. Agenda Item 6: Commissioner Norman Walker moved the recommendations of tiie State Department of Transportation, that Stoneybrook Rpad and Wolf's Trail, Wolf's Court and Boulder Bluff Trail each be added to the State Highway System be accepted. Commissioner Pinney offered a second. Vote: ayes, 4; noes 0. 701 Agenda Item 8: The County Manager filed a report of bids received for a new boiler at Northside School. Acme Plumbing and Heating $ 9,979.00 Comfort Engineers $12,690.;00 Suggs Plumbing and Heating $12,710.00 Commissioner Jan Pinney moved the Board of County Commissioners accept this report and low bid. Commissioner Willheit offered a second. Vote: ayes, 4; noes 0. Agenda Item 1D: Commissioner Pinney moved the Board of County Commissioners approve the following, a legal description and map of the East Alamance Fire District: BEGINNING at a point (1) at the intersection of North Carolina Highway ll9 and Road 1913; thence southwesterly to paint (2) at the intersection of Roads 1915 and 1917; thence southwesterly along the centerline of Road 1915 to point (3) at its intersection with Road 1921; thence southeasterly to paint (4) on Road 1921, 0.15 mile southeast of its inter- . section with Road 1927, excluding property on Road 1921 between this and 'the preceding point; thence southwesterly to point (5) an U. S. Highway 70, 1.0 mile east of its intersection with Back Creek; thence southerly. to point (6) at the intersection of Roads 194D and 2011; thence southwesterly along the centerline of Road 1940 to point (7) at its intersection with Road 1981; thence southeasterly to point (8) at the intersection of Road 1981 and Interstate 85, including all property on Road 1981 between this and the preceding point; thence southerly to point (9) on N. C. Highway 119, 0.3 miles southwest of its intersection with . Road 2133; thence southeasterly to point (10), on Road 2133, 0.3 miles south of its intersection N. C. Highway 119; thence northeasterly to point (11) at the intersection of Roads 2126 and 2131; thence southeasterly to paint (12) at the deadend of Road 2130; thence southeasterly to point (13) at the inter- section of Roads 1007 and 2132; thence northeasterly to point (14) on Road 1140, 0.7 miles southeast of its intersection with Road 1142; thence northeasterly to point (15) on Raad 1139, 0.2 miles southwest of its intersection with Road 1141; thence northeasterly to point (16) on Road 1114,0.6 miles south of its intersection with Road 1144, thence northerly to point (17) at the intersection of Road 1144 and 1114, including all property on Road 1114 between this and the preceding paint; thence northerly along the centerline of Road 1114 to point (18) at its intersection with Road 1310; thence northeasterly along the center- line of Road 1310 to point (19) on Road 1310, 0.2 miles south of its intersection with Road 1306; thence northerly to point (20) at the intersection of Roads 1310 and 1306, excluding all property on Road 1310 between this and the preceding paint; thence northwesterly to point (21) on Road 1343, 1.2 miles northeast of its intersection with Road 1344; thence north- westerly to point (22) on Road 1346, 2.1 miles north of its intersection with Raad 1306; thence northwesterly to point (1), the BEGINNING. Commissioner Walker offered a second. Vote: ayes, 4; noes 0. Agenda Item 12: The County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mike Simmons, advised the Board of County Commissioners that progress made by the contractor on the Efland Cheeks School addition had not been up to expectations and that the facility would not be ready for school opening in September. The County Board of Education would like permission to use the Gedar Grove School's south wing pending completion of their facility at Efland Cheeks. In more detail, his staff explained the school's need for as many as eleven classrooms, some recreational space and as much supporting space such as office, lounge and sick room area as possible. The school will place between 230 and 250 students there. ~oz Chairman Richard Whitted suggested a temporary move of the senior citizens' area to the cafeteria in order that the school might use the entire south wing of the building. Commissioner Don Willhoit suggested the possibility of using a mobile classroom as the school library, thus allowing the senior citizens to either remain in their present location or to use the mobile classroom and still have a room of their own. The Board of Education responded saying moving and setting up of a mobile classroom on this site would cost about $3,000. The superintendent felt a move to the lunchroom area for the senior citizens would be the more practical thing to do. Commissioner Willhoit moved the Board of Education be allowed to use nine classrooms at this site and that they share use of the general purpose area and the library area with JaCCA, if a suitable place fox the senior citizens can be secured. Dr. Simmons asked if the Board of Education Might not be pexrmitted to share with JOCCA its lounge and sick room area also. Dr. Simmons also stated the Board of Education would prepare an area in the cafeteria for the use of the area's senior citizens. Commissioner Jan Pinney seconded the motion of Commissioner Donald Willhoit with the provision the schools erect the suggested petitioning that would provide a place for elderly to meet. Vote: ayes, 4; noes 0. Agenda Item 7: The Health Director and the County Manager reviewed their negotiations with the agents leasing Carr Mill Mall. Present design of the facility requires 3,260 square feet with an additional 1,440 feet to be used by the proposed dental clinic. The dental clinic will pay its own rent and probably cost share with the County fox some of the jointly used space. Commissioner Pinney moved the Board for some of the jointly used space. Commissioner Pinney moved the Board authorize the Chairman to sign a lease effecting this type arrangement. Commissioner Don Willhoit offered a second. Vote: ayes, Commissiox~•.. Whitted, Willhoit, Gustaveson and Pinney; noes, Commissioner Walker. Agenda Item 11: The County Manager submitted a budget amendment that will allow implementation of the lease described in Agenda Ttem 7. Commissioner Willhoit moved adoption of the amendment. Commissioner Pinney offered a second. Vote: ayes, Commissioners Whitted, Gustaveson, Pinney and Willhoit; noes, Commissioner Walker. The meeting adjourned. ~ -- R~.chard hitted, Chairman Sam Gattis, Acting Clerk