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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COPIMISSIONERS
JUNE 4, 1979
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, June 4, 1979, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners meeting
room, of the Orange County Courthouse, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, Chairman,
and Commissioners Anne Barnes, Don Willhoit and Norman Gustaveson.
Commissioner Norman Walker was absent.
The following items were added to the agenda:
Agenda Item 18: Ride Sharing Demonstration Project
Agenda Item 19: State Allocation far Schools
Agenda Item 20: Landfill
Agenda Item 21: CETA Contract re Summer Youth Program
Agenda Item 22: Budget Review by Orange County School Board
Agenda Item 23: Request from New Hope Rescue Squad
Agenda Item 2: Items of Public Concern
Na member of the audience wished to address the Board on items
of public concern.
Agenda Item 3: Minutes
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
the minutes of August 28, 1978, be approved as corrected. Vote: iv~s, 4;
noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
the minutes of May 10, 1979 be approved as submitted. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
the minutes of the noon meeting of May 15, 1979, be approved as corrected.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
the minutes of the evening meeting of May 15, 1979, be approved a5
Corrected. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, the
minutes of May 22, 1979, be approved as submitted. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
the minutes of May 24, 1979, be approved as submitted. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 4: Orange_Count~Involvement Council
Ms. Cynthia Werts, Assistant Director, Office of Citizen Affairs,
submitted a booklet to the Board outlining the purpose of involvement
councils and briefly explained the Board's role as the County's Involvement Cc ~~il
The Board requested Ms. Werts convey the Board's frustration about
the information given by the Governor's Office relating to allacat~on of
state funds.
Agenda Item 12: Communit Develo ment Com ensation
for ater and ewer Casements
Ms. Diana Woolley, Community Development Goordinator, submitted a
memorandum requesting just compensation for new easement design of
Robert D. and Constance R. Wilson's property in the amount of $100.
For copy of this memorandum, see page 446 of this book.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to approve the recommendation of the Community Development Task Force requesting
that just compensation for a water and sewer easement across lane ~~wned
by Robert p. and Constance R. Wilson be fixed at $100. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0.
Agenda Item 5: Bid Results
The Tax Supervisor explained this bid was for a plotter needed in
connection with the Land Title Records Grant.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the Manager's recommendation to accept the law bid of
Hewlett-Packard ($8,891.78) for a 9815A desk top computer and a 9871A
character impact printer. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 6: Release of Tax Bills
The Tax Collector explained to the Board that his office had tried
every method available to collect outstanding taxes due from various
individuals and businesses listed in his memorandum to the Board
dated May 9, 1979. For copy of this memorandum, see page 447 of this
book.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to accept the Tax Collector's recommendation to declare the accounts
listed in the Tax Collector's memorandum of May 9, 1979 insolvent and
to authorize release of those tax bills_ Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 7: A oi~p .ntments
The Board postponed action on appointments to the Health and Medical
Care Advisory Council.
The Board requested the Clerk advertise for resumes from persons
interested in serving an the Land Title Records Advisory Committee.
The Board requested the Clerk advertise for resumes from persons
residing in Cheeks Township to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of David English from the Recreation Advisory Council, The Board also
requested the Recreation Advisory Council submit nominations.
Agenda Item 10: Cane Creek Reservoi_r_Pro,~ect
The Board discussed a letter written by the Chairman of QWASA's
Board requesting the Board of Commissioners consider certain alternatives
relating to the development of Cane Creek, For copy of this letter,
see page 495 of this book.
It was the consensus of the Board to respond to OWASA's letter by
explaining the current stat~:s of the county's land use plan and the work
being done by the Water Resources Planning and Protection Task Force;
that the Board was considering Alternative No. 2 listed in OWASA's letter.
as well as exploring other options; that at the present time the Board
is not in a position to select alternatives in terms of developing water
resources buc that the consideration of the development of water resources
be included in the Board's total work plan.
The Chairman called for a five minute recess before hearing Orange
County school's budget presentations.
Agenda Item 9: Summer Lunch Program
Mrs. Muir, representative of Orange County Schools, gave projections
for Orange County School's Summer Lunch Program.
Commissioner Willhoit said the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools had agreed
to operate a summer lunch program and had agreed to cut off any site that
began to operate at a deficit.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
the Board approve the Orange Cuu~.i'y school's request, under the same
conditions as the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School's Suirmer Lunch Program,
and to underwrite any losses incurred up to $2,000 in the unforeseen event
that there is a deficit. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 22: Budget Review by Orange County School Board
Orange County School Board members present: Mr. James Ray Freeland,
Mr. John Thomas Walker, Mr. Ken Collins and Mr, Norman Haithcock.
Staff members present: Dr. Mike Simmons, Superintendent, Mr. Dan Lunsford,
Mr. Tom Rickman and Mr. Frank Peele.
Dr. Simmons, Mr. Rickman and Mr. Lunsford discussed the 7X "A"
budget and supplemental "B, 1", "B, 2", and "B, 3" budgets with the
Board of Commissioners.
The Chairman recessed the meeting for lunch break until 3:00 p.m.
Agenda Item 16: Times to Consider Proposed 1979-80.Bud~
The Board set June 7, at 7:30 p.m., Commissioners meeting room, in
Hillsborough to review the county's budget. The Board set June 12,
7:00 p.m. to hold a Board of Equalization and Review Meeting in
the Commissioners meeting room, in Hillsborough. The Board set 7:30 p.m.,
June 12th to review Capital Improvements Budgets with Orange County
and chapel Hill-Carrboro School Boards, in the Commissioners meeting
room, Hillsborough. The Board set June 14th, 7:30 p.m., to review
human services budgets, in the Commissioners meeting roam, Hillsborough.
June 19th is the date set for the public hearing on the entire budget
at 7:30 p.m., in the Superior Courtroom in Hillsborough.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Bar^es,
to hold a budget work session on June 20, 7:30 p.m., in Carrboro.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Board requested a letter be sent to Carrboro explaining
this is a work session, not a public hearing, and that the public would
be invited to listen but not to comment and that the public hearing
on the budget is being held June 19th in Hillsborough, at which time
all persons are welcome to comment on the proposed 1979-80 budget.
The Board proposed to adopt the budget on June 25th, at a meeting
beginning at 7:30 p.m., in the Commissioners meeting room, in Hillsborough.
The Board set aside Friday, June 29th, 6:00 p.m. for an emergency budget
meeting -if necessary.
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Agenda Item 11: Memorandum of A reement
The County Attorney discussed the proposed agreement between
Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and OWASA. The Board directed
the County-Attorney draft a letter which would convey
concerns about this agreement for Board review.
Agenda Item 8: Bond Counsel for Industrial Facilities
and Pollution Control Financin Authorit
The Orange County Attorney submitted a memorandum from the Secretary
of the North Carolina Local Government Commission concerning bond counsel
for the Orange County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing
Authority. For copy of this memorandum, see page 496 of this book.
The Board took no official action on this item.
Agenda Item 15: Dental Clinic
The Manager explained the installation of a dental clinic would
cost about $26,124 and would require reallocation of 2,040 square feet of
office space from mental health to public health. Sufficient unexpended
funds are available within the health budget to defray cost of the
facility.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
the Board approve the Manager's recommendation for additional space far
a dental clinic in the Old Orange County Human Services Building Complex.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Ttems 13 & 14: Budget Amendments
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
the Board adopt the proposed 1978-79 Budget Ordinance Amendments
and county offices building project ordinance and land title records
grant project ordinance as presented by the Finance Officer.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of these ordinance amendments, see
page 498 of this book.
The Board said the Health Director could request additional.
amendments on the June 7th agenda if the above-mentioned amendments
were not sufficient to cover his requests.
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Agenda Item 17: Statement to NC Board of Transportation
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to adopt the Statement to the North Carolina Board of Transportation,
June 5, 1979, as amended. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of this
document, see page 504 of this book.
Commissioner Whitted moved, seconded by Commissioner WiTlhoit, to
request the Board of Transportation hold in Orange County a meeting in which
the Department of Transportation decides on the design public hearing
concerning I-40. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Chairman stated, at this time, he had no statement to 6e filed at
the I-40 design public hearing. He proposed the Board request a ten--day
extension of time to file a written statement with the Department of
Transportation.
Agenda Item 18: Ride Sharing Demonstration Project
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Wil1hoit,
the Board send a letter to the persons in Chapel Hill who prepared the
proposed Federal Highway Administration National Ridesharing Demonstration
Grant indicating this Board's endorsement of the program. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0.
Agenda Ttem 19: State Allocation for Schools
~} was the consensus of the Board to send the fallowing telegram to
the Speaker of the House, Orange Delegation, Dr. Craig Phillips and
the Governor: It appears the State has completely overlooked problems
counties are facing in view of proposed school budgets. State funding
increased. only an estimated 3 % for Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System
and an estimated 6% for Orange County School System. Th is is not a
realistic effort on the State's part to provide quality educational
opportunities for every child. State is not providing adequate funding
to meet educational needs identified in the area of exceptional children.
We urge your attention to this prior to adoption of next biennium
budget.
Agenda Item 20: Landfill
Commissioner Barnes requested discussion of the Chapel Hill
Town Manager's letter concerning landfill proposals be added to the
July 3rd agenda when the Commissioners meet jointly with the Chapel .
Hill Board of Aldermen.
Agenda Item 21: Summer Youth Pro ram
Commissioner W~1lhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
the Board .accept the Manager's recommendation to approve a Contract
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for the Summer Youth Program and to authorize the Chairman to execute the
said contract. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 23: Re uest b New Ho a Rescue 5 uad
The Board postponed action an this item to the June 7th agenda.
Commissioner Whitted called for the meeting to adjourn., _~~'
~Richar:d E: Whitted, Chairman
Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk