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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BDARD OF COMMI55IONERS
APRIL 2, 1979
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The Board of Commissioners met in regular session, on Monday,
April 2,•1979, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Room, of the
Orange County Courthouse, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman,
and Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson, Don Willhoit, and
Anne Barnes.
The following items were added to the agenda:
Agenda Item 17: Executive Session
Agenda Item 18: Discussion Concerning Joint Meeting with
Chapel Hill Aldermen on April 17, 1979
The Chairman announced a public meeting with the Department of
Transportation concerning secondary roads would be held at the Board's
regular meeting on April 23, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda Item 2: Items of Public Concern
No member of the audience wished to address the Board on items
of public concern.
Agenda Item 3: Minutes
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the minutes of the joint meeting with OWASA on.March 21, 1979.
Uote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
approve the minutes of the joint meeting with the Carrboro Aldermen on
March 21, 1979, as corrected. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the minutes of March 26, 1979, as corrected. Vote: ayes, 5;
noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the minutes of March 27, 1979, as corrected. Vote: ayes,
Commissioners Barnes, Willhoit, Whitted and Walker; noes, Commissioner
Gustaveson.
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Chairman Whitted deferred discussion on whether Phil Green would
make a presentation at the joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Aldermem.
on April 17th to Item •18 on the agenda.
Agenda Item 4: Timberlyne Associates Petition to Rezone -
Mr. Bob Page appeared on behalf of Timberlyne Associates to request
Board approval of Timberlyne Associates appearing before the Town of
Chapel Hi11 and moving forward with their request to rezone. .
Commissioner Whitted gave a brief history of the events. that
had transpired between the county and Chapel Hill regarding the
extraterritorial area in which Timberlyne is located.
Commissioner Willhoit told Pir. Page that he thought appearing before
the Town of Chapel Hill at'this time would be an appropriate step.
Agenda Item 5: Preliminary Plan,of Garland Acres
Mr:. Pat Robinson, Realtor, was present to answer questions concerning
Garland Acres.
Commissioner Barnes moved ,. seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, -. ..
to adopt the Planning Board's recommendation to approve Garland Acres ,
Preliminary Subdivision plat with the following changes: 1) The
developer delete lot No. 1 and renumber the remaining lots. 2) The
developer change lot No. 3 to transfer some area away from lot No. 3
to lot No. 2 in order to achieve septic tank suitability. 3) The
surveyor show a 30 foot drainage easement across lots No. 10 and No. 7.
4) The driveway far lot No. 4 enter on state road 1130. Vote: ayes, 5;
noes, 0.
Agenda Item 6: Request from Town of Carrboro
The Town of Carrboro has requested the Board of Commissioners
review two proposed projects it is developing, a) a new fire station
and b) a recreation complex, to determine whether or not their facilities
are consistent with any community development plans the county might
have. Far copy of this request, see page 330 of this book.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
the Chairman write a letter in reply to the Town of Carrboro's request
saying the above-mentioned facilities are not inconsistent with any
community development plans the county might have. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, D.
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Agenda Item 7: Request from Cumberland Board of Commissioner§'
The Cumberland Board of Commissioners requested each Board of
Commissioners within the state endorse House Bi11 396, which provides'
that the state share with the counties of North Carolina proceeds of the
Utility Franchise Tax collected outside the municipalities of our state.
Corrrnissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
the Chairman write a letter to our legislators, drawing attention to
House Bi17 396 as one of the goals of the Commissioners Association, and
requesting the legislators support this bill and aTsa requesting
an opportunity to discuss this matter at the meeting on April 12th.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 8: Newhope_Drive.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, the Board
approve the addition of Newhope Drive, in Hills of Newhope, to the state
highway system. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 9: Tentative Social, Services Budget 1379-80
The Social Services Director reviewed the Department of Social Services
tentative 1979-$0 budget summary for the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, the
Board authorize the Chairman sign a certification that the Board. has
reviewed and given tentative approval to the Social Services budget
and, that the certification be accompanied by a letter further explaining
the status of the Board's budgetary review process and the Board's 7 percent
policy and the Board's displeasure at being required to increase the budget
more than 7 percent due to mandated increases. Vote: ayes, 5; ,noes, 0.
The Board set the following dates for Board of Equalization and
Review meetings: May 3, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.; May 9, 1979 at 7:30 p.m.
The Board set May 10, 1979 as the date to hear budgetary matters
pertaining to mental health and public health budgets at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Commissioners meeting room.
The Board decided to hold the dates of May 24 and May 31, 1979 open
to hear items relating to the budget.
Agenda Item 10: Tentative IV-D Budget
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, the
Board notify the state that it has not completed its review of the IV-U
budget, that it is forthcoming, but it will be past the April 15th deadline.
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Commissioner Willhoit made the following substitute motion:
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Gommissioner Gustaveson,
the Board give tentative approval of the IV-D budget with the explanation,
that the Board intends to try to reduce the budget to fall within the
7 percent guidelines before the Board gives final approval through its
normal budgetary processes.
Commissioner Willhoit left the meeting at this time and .returned
to the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to table motions on the floor until the afternoon session. Vote:
ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Chairman recessed the meeting until 2:15.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded 6y Commissioner Gustaveson,
to remove from table the motions considered before the lunch break.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Walker proposed representatives from the State
be requested to make explanations to the Board about the IV-O program
which would give the Board a better understanding of the program.
Commissioner Willhoit withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Barnes withdrew her motion.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
the Board amend the IV-D budget presented April 2, 1979 by removing
$500 from the legal category, which would bring the budget into the
7 percent guideline; and, that the Board give its tentative approval
of the amended IV-D budget; and, that the Board request state representatives
to explain the IV-D program and explore all .possible options for
administering the program at a future Board meeting. Vote: ayes, 5;
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Agenda Item 16: Presentation by Orange Industries•
Dr. Henry Cobb submitted a proposal for an adult services center for
the handicapped. For-.copy of this proposal, see page 3 3 ~ of this book.
Mr. Gary Julian, pirector of Facilities Programs for Orange Industries,
and Mr. Bill Houck, Ms. Margaret Barry and Mr. Al West endorsed. the.
proposal.
Commissioner Barnes requested this item be`incorporated -
with other capital improvement plans to 6e considered in mid-May,
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Agenda Item 11A: A ointments to Oran a Count Plannin Board
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The Chairman opened the floor for nominations. Ms. Nancy Laszlo
and Mr. John E. Wilson were nominated by the Board. There being no
further nominations, Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner
Gustaveson, Ms.Nancy Laszlo and Dr. John E. Wilson be appointed to
the Orange County Planning Board. Vote: ayes; 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item,11C: A intments to Oran a Count Board of Adjustment
The Board nominated Mr. Jim Carter and Dr. Joseph E. Suggs
to serve as regular members 'on the Board of Adjustment. There being
no further nominations, Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by
Commissioner Willhoit, Mr. Jim Carter and Dr. Joseph E. Suggs be
appointed to serve as regular members on the Board of Adjustment.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson requested postponing appointment
of a Second Alternate member to the Board of Adjustment until the
next agenda.
Agenda Item 11B: A o~nntments to Health and Medical Care
Advisory Board
The Board nominated Mr. Julian Green, Ms. Mary Rita Gray, Mr.
Lindsey Efland and Ms. Karol Ann Schoenbaum to the Health and
Medical Care Advisory Board. Vote by written ballot resulted as
follows: Mr. Julian Green, 4 votes; Ms. Mary Rita Gray, 4 votes;
Mr. Lindsey Efland, 1 vote; Ms. Karol Ann Schoenbaum, A~ votes.
Mr. Julian Green, Ms. Mary Rita Gray and Ms. Karol Ann Schoenbaum
were appointed to the Health and Medical Care Advisory Board by
majority vote.
Agenda Item 12: Agricultural Task Force
The Planning Board recommended the Board establish an Agricultural
Task Force of at least 15 members and submitted to the Board a list
of 15 nominees and other interested persons. Commissioner Willhoit
requested the township of each nominee be listed.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
this item be placed on the April 23rd agenda. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 13: Request of Technical ,Advisory Committee
The Planning Director explained the Technical Advisory Committee
requested the Board make $3,000 available to acquire the services of a
consultant while the Committee is reviewing the county's zoning ordinance.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
the Board appropriate $3,000 from the contingency fund this fiscal year
for the Technical Advisory Committee to employ the services of a
consultant. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit requested the Commissioners and the Planning
Board receive copies of the Technical Advisory Committee's minutes.
Commissioner Whitted requested the Planning Director be prepared to
discuss joint planning at a meeting to be held April 10th, at 7:30 p.m.
so the Board would have an opportunity for input before the joint meeting
of April 17th with the Chapel Mill Aldermen.
Agenda Item 14: Partici atin Pavin Conce t
The Board outlined the fallowing procedure: 1) Petitioner should
write an official letter to the Board which should state the petitioner's
request and road number(s). This letter would establish petitioner's
place on the waiting list. When funding is available for paving, petitioner
should draw an informal petition of 75 percent of the property owners
and covering 75 percent of the footage. 2) Staff should explain to
the petitioner the criteria, whether full or partial paving is possible,
the problems with the road(s)•as outlined by the State, and a determination
of when funds would be available for paving. 3) Attorney will draw a
legal petition.
The Chairman requested some flexibility remain in the method of
assessment. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested drafting a memorandum
to property owners listing the above procedure and including, early
in the process, a step for the petitioner to request method of assessment,
which method would be commented upon at the public hearing and which
method would not be binding upon the Board.
The County Manager said the staff would prepare such a memorandum
for Board approval.
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Agenda Item 15: Meetin with Town of Hillsborou h
The Chairman indicated he would like to express to the Mayor
of Hillsborough this Board's desire to hold a joint meeting to discuss
items of mutual concern including Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Gontrol•Ordinance,..extensian of water and sewer lines and joint
planning; however, this board has entered into its budget processes
and, if the Town of Hillsborough is interested in a joint meeting, this
Board would like to schedule such a meeting at a later date.
Agenda Item 18: piscussion Concernin Joint Meetin with
Cha el Hill Aldermen on A ril 17, 1979
There was some discussion on whether the Board of Commissioners
and Chapel Hill Aldermen had decided to invite Phil Green to
give a brief presentation on history and trend of joint planning
at the joint meeting to be held on April 17th.
The Board authorized the Chairman to contact the Mayor of
Chapel Hill about this issue and to forward the Mayor a copy of
this Board's minutes drawing attention to this item. The Chairman
said he would request Mr. Phil Green to begin the meeting with
a brief presentation on the history and trend of extraterritorial
zoning jurisdiction far municipalities.
Commissioner Willhoit said he would like Mr. Green to discuss
ideas or.mechanisms for joint planning.
Agenda Item 17: Executive Session
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
the Board move into executive session to discuss a property acquisition
matter. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
There being no further business, Commissioner Barnes moved,
seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, the meeting be adjourned.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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Mary Lou Bouley
Clerk to the Board
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