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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APRIL 23, 1979
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on _..
Monday, April 23, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the Superior Court Room, of the
Orange County Courthouse, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman,
and Commissioners Anne Barnes, Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson and
Don Willhoit.
Agenda Item 1: Public Hearing with Members of the
pe artment of Trans ortation to
Discuss 5econdarg Road Plans
Mr. Flemming, North Carolina Department of Transportation, gave a brief
explanation of bond allocation and county plan allocation. Mr. Flemming
introduced other officials from the Department of Transportation: Ms. Helen
Little, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Sam Jones and Mr. John Watkins.
Mr. Watkins gave a report of last years program and the secondary road
rating program for 1979.
Mr. Sam Jones submitted ca pies of proposed 1979-80 secondary road
improvement program and Orange County's 1979 point system to members of
the Board of Commissioners. For copy of these documents, see page 357 of
this book.
Mr. Rufus Pateat and two unidentified individuals expressed their desire
to see 5R 1360 paved as soon as possible and questioned the priority rating
system.
Ptr. Jerry M. Smith and an unidentified individual expressed their desire
to see SR 1538 paved as soon as possible. An unidentified individual questioned
when the last traffic count was taken on SR 1538
Mr. Kent Mann asked what position SR 1137 held on the priority list.
An unidentified individual asked what determines priority ratings. An un-
identified individual asked if the State were responsible for setting the
priorities. An unidentified individual asked when the traffic counts were
taken on SR 1137. Three unidentified individuals expressed their dissatisfaction
with SR 1137's priority number. An unidentified individual questioned the
impact of school bus traffic on the rating of SR 1137. A Mrs. Thompson
requested better road maintenance by the State of SR 1137.
An unidentified individual asked how residents of SR 1137 could prevent large
trucks from using and destroying the road and bridges.
A Mrs. Blalock requested representatives of the Department of Transporation
visit the site of SR 1341 to view the condition of the road. She said she
possessed a petition signed by 30 property owners to request the paving of
SR 1341. An unidentified individual asked the priority number of SR 1341.
An unidentified individual expressed his concern about improper drainage
along SR 1341. An unidentified individual asked whether less funds were
available for paving this year.
An unidentified individual questioned whether the Department of
Transportation even considered public requests or input before making
decisions.
Commissioner Whitted questioned the use of funds to support the
maintenance rather than the paving of roads.
Commissioner Willhait questioned the strengthening process along
Weaver-Dairy Road.
Mr. Watkins said the Department of Transportation would welcome
recommendations by the Board of Commissioners - but, final approval
of any road would be given by the Board of Transportation, which wv.uld
meet on May 10th and on ,tune Sth.
Commissioner Whitted said the Board of Commissioners would schedule
discussion of its recommendations on an early agenda and then report back to
the Board of Transportation.
Commissioner Whitted requested the Department of Transportation
re-check the Board's request concerning speed limits markings on Highway 70
and a traffic light signal at the intersection of Highway 70 and St. Mary's
Road. He also requested maintenance on Highway 751, as there was a large
pothole on the #751 bridge, off Highway 70.
The Chairman called fora break at this time so the meeting could move
to the Commissioners meeting room.
The Chairman requested modification of the agenda as follows:
Agenda Items 4, 5 and 16 be heard at this point of the meeting and Agenda
Item 8 be deleted.
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Agenda Item 4: Discussion IV-D Program
Mr. Robert Coates, Region III, IV-D Gonsultant, answered questions
raised by the Board concerning the financing, administration and cost
effectiveness of the IV-D program. He said his office was committed to
train personnel and offer needed assistance to the county's program.
The Finance Officer gave a brief explanation of the support enforcement
funds as outlined in his memorandum of April 17, 1979. For copy of this
memorandum, see page ~~ ~ of this book.
Agenda Item 5: Petition b Scan Data Cor oration
Mr. Jim Taylor of Scan Data Corporation was present to request
relief of tax bills, penalties and interest for 1972, 1973 and 1974
and relief of penalties for 1975 through 1978.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
that taxes, pen4lties and interest be forgiven for tax years 1972 and
1973; that taxes be reimbursed for 1974 subject to confirmation that
Scan Data's equipment was not in Orange County on January 1, 1974; and
that interest and penalties for 1975 through 1978 be assessed. Vote:
ayes, 5; noes, 0.
For copy of Mr. Jim Taylor's letter to the Tax Supervisor, see page 369
of this hook.
Agenda Item 16: Discussion of Litigation re I-40
Mr. B. B. Olive, Attorney, said the issues involved with Interstate 40
were twofold: 1) Location of I-40 - if it is t^ be located in Orange County,
and 2) a procedural question concerning the relationship between the Board
of Transportation and the citizens of Orange County. Mr. Olive urged
Orange County remain in the law suit.
Dr. Logan Irvin expressed his concern of the procedural problems
with which he was confronted in presenting input to DOT in regard to the
Southern Bypass. He also urged Orange County remain in the law suit.
Dr. Robert Bonar expressed the importance of local input in planning
and endorsed the recommendation that the County pursue the law suit.
Mrs. Josephine Barbour and Mr. Don Cox also urged the Board pursue
the law suit.
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Mr. Elio Soldi, of SHAPE, urged the county pursue the course
it had committed itself to in the law suit so far.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
the Board move into executive session to discuss litigation regarding
I-40 and an~additional matter. Vote: ayes, Commissioners Barnes,
Gustaveson, Whitted and Willhoit; noes, Commissioner Walker.
Commissioner Waller said he did not want to discuss Interstate 40
in executive session since this item was an added as an addendum to the
agenda and did not give the general public adequate notice to speak to
this issue. Commissioner Walker left the meeting at this time.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
Orange County continue in the law suit on a cost-sharing basis. Vote:
ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson left the meeting at this time.
The Chairman called for public session to reconvene and announced that
the Board did vote to direct the attorneys to perfect an appeal on the
State law suit on a cost-sharing arrangement with SHAPE.
Agenda Ttem 6: Stonerid a Subdivision
The Erosion Control Officer reported erosion control violation by the
developer of Stoneridge Subdivision. He recommended the Board levy a
civil penalty against the developer.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded 6y Commissioner Barnes, the
Erosion Control Officer immediately issue a stop ~•:ork order to the developer
of Stoneridge Subdivision. Vote: ayes, 3; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, the
Board assess a civil penalty of $100 per day beginning March 7, 1979 and
continuing until the site was brought into compliance. Vote: ayes, 3;
noes, 0.
Agenda Item 14: Land Title Records Grant
The Register of Deeds requested the Board adopt a proposed budget as
submitted in her memorandum of April 23, 1979; that the Board establish
intent to appoint a Land Title Records Advisory Committee; that the Board
determine the number of persons who should serve on this committee; and that
Orange County be brought under the provisions of GS 161-22.2. For copy of
this memorandum, see page 371 of this book.
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Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, the
Board accept the recommendation of the Register of Deeds regarding the
adoption of a proposed budget, the establishment of the Land Title Records
Advisory Committee with appointments being made at a later date, and _....
bringing Orange County fully under the provisions of GS 161.22.2.
Vote: ayes, 3; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15: Board of Equalization and Review
Each member of the Board of Commissioners read and signed the Oath
of Office and filed same with the Clerk to the Board. The notarized oaths _
were then filed by the Clerk to the Board with the Secretary to the Board
of Equalization and Review.
Chairman Whitted convened the first meeting of the Board of Equalization
and Review. The Board set Board of Equalization and Review meetings to
be held May 3, 1979 and May 9, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioners
meeting room, Orange County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Thereafter, the first meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review
was adjourned.
Agenda Item 7: Cha el Hill Kiwanis Club Fireworks pis la
The Chapel Hill Kiwanis Club requested the Board of Gommissioners
approve their fireworks display to be held July 4, 1979 at Kenan Stadium.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
the Chapel Hi11 Kiwanis Club be allowed to hold a fireworks display in
Kenan Stadium on ;,..e evening of July Q, 1979. Vote: ayes, 3, noes, O.
Agenda Item 9: Re uest b Hillsborou h re Final
Community Development Application
The Chairman stated the Town of Hillsborough had requested county
planning staff assistance in the preparation oft their final community
development application.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, the
Board agree to an arrangement with the Town of Hillsborough for assistance
in the preparation of its final CD application and that the Board convey
to the Town that this action should not be interpreted as a commitment to
any more than this one phase. Vote: ayes, 3; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 10: Northern Fairview
The Community Development Coordinator requested the Bvard of
Commissioners approve just and reasonable compensation for water and sewer
easements as recommended by the Community Development Task Force and as outlined
in her memorandum of April 10, 1979. For copy of this memorandum, see page 376
of this book.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded 6y Commissioner Whitted, to
accept the recommended easement arrangement. Vote: ayes, 3; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 11: Economic Opportunity Commission
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
the Board approve the Economic Opportunity Commission of Orange County
and its current joint Board of Directors as requested in Mr. Wes Hare's
letter of April 9, 1979. Vote: ayes, 3; noes, 0. For copy of this letter,
see page 377 of this book.
Agenda Item 12A: A~_p_ointment to Human Services Advisory
Commission
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
appoint Mrs. Mary Dobelstein as Orange County Housing Authority's representative
on the Human Services Advisory Commission. Vote: ayes, 3; noes, 0:
Agenda Item 12B: Appointment to Board bf,_„Adjustment
The appointment of a second alternate to the Board of Adjustment was
postponed.
Agenda Item 12~~ Appointment to Health and Medical Care
Advisor Committee
The Board requested this item be postponed to the next agenda.
Agenda Item 12D: Terms of Office for Members of Health
an Me Ica are A visor ommittee
The Board requested this item be postponed to the next agenda.
Agenda Item 12E: A ointment to Industrial Facilities and
Pollution Contro Fib 'nancin' quthorit
Commissioner Willhoit nominated Mr. Edward Bergman to serve.on the
Orange County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority.
There being no further nominations, Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded
by Commissioner Barnes, to appoint Mr. Edward Bergman to the Orange County
Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority. Vote:
ayes, 3; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 13: A ricultural Task Force
Commissioner Barnes requested the 15 recorranendations submitted by the
Orange County Planning Board to create an Agricultural Task Force be
referred back to the Planning Board with the request that additional
names be submitted to help create a better balance on this task force.
Commissioner Willhoit said a Commissioner appointee would have
to be selected and Commissioner Barnes said an official charge would
need to be adopted.
There being no further business, Corronissioner Willhoit moved,
seconded by Commissioner Barnes, the meeting be adjourned. Vote: ayes, 3;
noes, 0.
Mary Lau Bouley, Clerk
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