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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEPTEMBER 4, 1979
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Tuesday, September 4, 1979, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Room,
Orange County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners, present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Ghairman,
and Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson and Anne Barnes.
Commissioner Don Willhait arrived late.
The following items were added to the agenda:
Agenda Item 10: Announcements
Agenda Item 11: EMS
Agenda Item 3: Minutes
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
the minutes of August 21, 1979 be approved as written. Vote: ayes,
Commissioners Gustaveson, Barnes, Whitted and Walker; noes, 0,
Agenda Item 4: Bud et Amendments
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the Manager's recommendation to approve certain amendments to
the budget for the Orange-Durham Office of Community Employment and
Training. Vote: ayes, Commissioners Barnes, Gustaveson, Whitted and
Walker; noes, 0.
For copy of these budget amendments, see page 11 of this book.
Agenda Item 5A: Appointments_to CETA Advisory Council
Commissioner Barnes reported Mr. M. T. Bledsoe, Assistant Personnel
Director for Training at UNC,and Dr. Mike Simmons, Superintendent for
Orange County Schools, had expressed a willingness to serve on the
CETA Advisory Council. She said the Chamber of Commerce would like
an opportunity to officially nominate a representative at their
Board of Director's meeting and, until they make a formal nomination,
Mr. Bill Hearn will participate on the Council. Commissioner Barnes
said that Agatha Johnson had not been officially appointed by the
Board as the designated representative of the Town of Hillsborough
on the CETA Advisory Council. -
Commissioner Willhoit came in at this time.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded ty Commissioner Walker,
that Dr. Mike Simmons, Mr. M. T. Bledsoe, Mrs. Agatha Johnson and
a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, when nominated, be appointed --.
to the CETA Advisory Council. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Ttem 56: A ointment to Board of Adjustment
Commissioner Willhoit nominated Mr. Velvertan G. Land to serve
on the Orange County Board of Adjustment.
There being no further nominations, Commissioner Willhoit moved,
seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to appoint Velverton G. Land
First Alternate to the Orange County Board of Adjustment, term to
expire February 6, 1980. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, O.
Agenda Ltem 5C: Appointments to ABC Board
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to appoint members to the ABC Board during this meeting and to stagger
terms of office as follows: two appointments for three year terms,
two appointments for two year terms and one appointment for a one year
term. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
The following persons were nominated to the Orange County ABC Board:
Sharlene Greenaae-Pilkey, Moses Cary, Lyman Ferrell, J. Temple Gobbel,
Thomas H. Bacon, Jr., and M. W. Moore.
There being no further nominations, the Board voted 6y written
ballot as follows: Commissioners Walker, Gustaveson, Whitted, Barnes
and Willhoit voted for Mr. Gobbel,•Mr. Bacon, Ms. Pilkey. Commissioners
Walker, Gustaveson and Whitted voted far Dr. Moore. Commissioners
Willhoit, Gustaveson, Whitted and Barnes voted for Mr. Carey.
Commissioner Willhoit voted for Lyman Ferrel9.
Commissioner Gustaveson suggested the former ABC Board members
be given staggered terms: Mr. Gobbel - three year term, Mr. Bacon -
two year term, and Dr. Moore - one year term. It was the consensus
of the Board to set the other terms by the number of votes.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to set terms of office fpr ABC Board members as fellows: J. Temple
Gobbel - a three year term, Sharlene Greenaae-Pilkey - a three year
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term, Thomas H. Bacon, Jr. - a two year term, Moses Carey - a two year
term, and H. W. Moore - a one year term. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 5D: Cedar Grove Fire De artment
The Board of Directors of the Cedar Grove Fire Department recommended
Mr. Curtis Bradsher, Mr. Wilfred L. Phelps and Mr. Larry Poole be
appointed to the Board of Trustees for the. Cedar Grove Fire Department.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
Mr. Curtis Bradsher, Mr. Wilfred L. Phelps and Mr. Larry Poole be
appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Cedar Grove Fire pepartment
subject to the approval of the Fire Commissioner. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
The Fire Commissioner stated he had no objection to the
appointments.
Agenda Item 5E: Appointments to Land Title Records Advisor Gommittee
Commissioner Whitted announced Angela Bryant had resignad from
the Land Title Records Advisory Committee, creating one vacancy on
that Committee.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to accept the Register of Deeds' recommendation that David M. Ganly
be appointed to the Land Title Records Advisory Committee. Vote:
ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Ttem 5F: A ointment to Health & Medical Care Advisor Counci
Mr. Bill McCormick and Mr. Lindsey Efland were nominated to fill the
vacancy on the Health and Medical Care Advisory Council. There being
no further nominations, Commissioner Gustaveson moved, Seconded by
Commissioner Willhoit to appoint Mr. Bill McCormick to fill the
vacancy-on the Health and Medical Care Advisory Council, term to expire
April, 1982. Commissioners Barnes, Willhoit, Gustaveson and Whitted
voted for Mr. McCormick. Commissioner Walker voted for Mr. Efland.
Agenda ltem 5G: Appointment of Tax Supervisor
The Manager told the Board that the term of the Tax Supervisor
had expired on June 30th and recommended Mr. Bi11 Laws be reappointed
to that office.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to reappoint Mr. Bill Laws to the Office of Tax Supervisor. Vote:
ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 7: .Tax Refunds .:
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to adapt the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to refund $61.08 to .
Barbara 5. Newton for 1976 and 1977 taxes based on a valuation reduction
approved when the size of the property was found to be incorrectly
calculated. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to refund $209.73 to
Richard E. Grandy for 1976, 1977 and 1978 taxes based on a valuation
reduction approved when the size of the property was found to be
incorrectly calculated. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to refund $40.21 to
Ellen C. Stanley for personal property that was double listed for
197$. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to. approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to refund $17.D6 to
W. E. Easterling, Jr. for certain personal property that was double
listed for 1978. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, O.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to refund $50.90
to Rachel Pickard for certain personal property that was double listed
for 1978. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 8: Lease for Office Space far IV-D Program
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to.accept the Manager's recommendation to authorize renewal of a
lease for office space for the IV-D program` Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 9: MeetincLwith Industrial Facilities and
Pollution Control Financing„Authori~
The Board set September 24th to meet with members of the Industrial
Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority in the Carrboro
Town Hall. The Chairman said the Board of Commissioners would limit
its agenda to include one hour of regular business before meeting
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Agenda Item 10: Announcements
The Chairman announced he had received a letter from Mr. Bill
Breeze who wished to resign from the Road Naming Advisory Committee.
The Chairman requested the Clerk forward to the Road Naming Advisory
Committee Mr. Breeze's letter of resignation with a reminder the
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Board granted the Committee power of naming persons to the'Committee
who represent special areas of expertise. Commissioner Barnes
said representation of each township might be given consideration.
Commissioner Willhoit said the Board could restructure the Committee
if it becomes unwieldy.
The Chairman announced he had received an invitation to a
reception honoring voluntary organizations to be held Saturday,
September 22 at the Executive Mansion from 2:00 to 5:00. He directed
the Clerk to invite representatives of the Council on Aging, Board
of Health, Recreation Advisory Council and RSVP to attend the
' reception, if appropriate.
Agenda Item 11: EMS
Commissioner Gustaveson requested the Clerk write to persons who
were experienced in the Emergency Medical Services area to a
meeting with the Board of Commissioners on October 9th or 10th
at 7:30 p.m. He suggested inviting all current rescue squad chiefs,
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Tommy Griggs, Flo Garrett, Gordon Liner, Fred Parker and Bobby Baker.
.. Agenda Item 12: Discussion of September 5th Agenda
Chairman Whitted announced discussion of the Planning Director's
issue paper and landfill fees were the two agenda items far discussion
during the Board's joint meeting with the Chapel Hill Town Council.
He suggested the Council members and this Board might want to discuss
Mousing Opportunities Plan and Council of Government's new program
' policy review if time permits.
-" Agenda Item 6: Erosion Control Violation
The Erasion Control Officer reported Va11ey Wood Subdivision
in Chapel Hill Township, owned by K.G.L.M. Properties, Inc , to 6e
in violation of An Ordinance to Provide for the Control of Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation, Sections 6A, 18A, and 20 (Failure to file an
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erosion control plan prior to commencing land disturbance), 6c
(Failure to protect off-site areas from sediment damage), 17a
(Failure to obtain a grading permit prior to commencing land
disburbance), 21f (Continuing land disturbing activities in
violation of a stop work order) and unauthorized removal and
apparent incineration of posted stop work order notices.
Commissioner Willhoit moved the matter of violation of a
stop work order be referred to the District Attorney's Office.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, ~ ,
to assess the, maximum civil penalty of $100 per day beginning `
August 8th, contingent upon that date allowing 5 good working days,
until the site is brought into compliance with all provisions of
the erosion control ordinance. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to authorize the Erosipn Control Officer to consult with the County ---.-
Attorney on the appropriate means to pursue the matter of violation
of a stop work order. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 13: Town of Hillsborou h
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,.
to accept the Town of Hillsborough's request that Orange County
enforce An Ordinance to Provide for the Control of Soil Erosion
and Sedimentation within the Town limits of Hillsborough and so
authorize the Erosion Control Officer to enforce said ordinance.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. (See page 14 of this book).
There being no further business, Commissioner Barnes moved,
seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, that the meeting be adjourned.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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Richard E. Whitted, Chairman
Mary Lau Bouley, Clerk