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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OCTOBER 1, 1979
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, October 1, 1979, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Room,
' Orange County Courthouse, in Hillsborough, North Carolina. ,
Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman,
and Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson and pan Willhoit.
Commissioner Anne Barnes was absent.
The fallowing items were added to the agenda:
Agenda Item lOF: Appointment_to Subcommittee on Joint Planning
Agenda Item 13: Road Item
Agenda Item I4: JOCCA-Employment & Training Opportunities Program
The Board postponed discussion of Land Use Goals Statement proposed by
the Planning Board so that Commissioner Barnes could participate in the
discussion.
Mrs. Josephine Barbour told the Board about the problems a
friend of hers was experiencing in securing home nursing service and
meal service in the County. She expressed her concern about the
lack of referral for these services.
The Board requested the County Manager talk with Mrs. Barbour
and look into available services.
Agenda Ttem 3: Minutes
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to approve the minutes of September 1$, 1979, as submitted. Vote:
ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to approve the minutes of September 24, 1979, as submitted. Vote:
ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 4: Tax Liens
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to refund to JHH Associates
$59.55 for 1972, $73.10 for 1973 and $67.21 for 1974 invalid tax liens;
and to refund to John and Gurney Campbell $80.41 for 1975 and $79.02
for 1976 invalid tax liens. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 5: W. H. and Hattie Turner Petition for. Refund
Commissioner Willhoit moved., seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to deny a petition for
refund filed by W. H. and Hattie Turner in the amount of $297.26. -
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 6: Merritt Landers Tax Valuation
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to
approve the Tax Supervisor's recommendation to fix the tax valuation of
Merritt Landers' property at $21,300. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Board requested the Tax Supervisor notify Mr. Landers of the
reason behind the adjustment in his tax valuation.
Agenda Item 7: County Recreation and Parks Recommendation
The Recreation Director submitted a resolution concerning the
acquisition 6y gift of approximately 50 acres of state-awned land
at the Red Hill site in Orange County. For copy of this resolution,
see page 47 of this book. Mrs. Mary Howes, Park Planning Subcommittee,
was present to answer questions about the resolution and acquisition of
land.
Ms. Jennifer Wingard expressed the support of property owners in
the Eno Community for the development of this area.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
approve the Council's resolution. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Board authorized the County Attorney to draw up a resolution
to be adopted by the Board of Commissioners concerning this land.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to endorse the resolution drawn by the County Attorney and to authorize
this resolution be sent to proper officials at the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development, Division of State Parks,
and Recreation, and Department of Administration,Property Division.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of this resolution, see page 48 of
this book.
Agenda Item 8: Budget - Dental Program
The Health Director reviewed the proposed 1979-80 Dental Program
budget.
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seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
Willhoit moved,
Commission .
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recommendation to adopt a budget of $135,267
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to approve the s
Manager undation dental grant. Vote:
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tv implement the Robert Wood o
Johnson
of this book.
For copy
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of this budget, see page 49
ayes, 4; noes, .
'9: Bud et - CETA Pro rams
Agenda It em
The CETA Director outlined the following CETA Programs: tion
par tici a
Period Funds Activit
Title ~
382 On-the-Job Training
$435 80
260
II B Oct.-Sept. ,
Classroom 100
Youth Work Experience 15
Adult Work Experience
525 Public Service Employment
114
55
II D December ,
and Training
ent, Counselling &
loym
007
75
37
IV YETP June ,
Education
Conservation & Youth
127 Community
45
10
IV YCCIP Sept. , 30
December 59,903 PSE
VI 309 Chapel Hill Housing
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VI Project December , 5
pecember 11,193 DC- Stadium Vault
70,161
Admin. Pool 597
TOTAL $820,607
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to
approve the Manager's recommendation to adopt a budget implementing CETA
programs for portions of the coming federal fiscal year. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0.
The Board authorized the tlanager to continue signing O-J-T contracts.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to deobligate last year's Titles II-D and IV CETA funds. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15: Teen Guide for Oran a Count
Ms. Jennifer Wingard, Commission for Women, introduced Ms. Phyllis
Walker, a teenager who helped to create the Teen Guide for Orange County".
Ms. Walker presented the publication to the Board and told about her
experiences working on the Guide.
Commissioner Willhoit requested the Commission for Women send
a copy to the Governor's office as a product in support of the Orange
County Involvement Council.
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Agenda Item 10 A & B: Appointments to Chapel Hi11.Board of
• Adjustment
The Chairman announced the term of James Bullard had expired on
the Chapel Hi11 Board of Adjustment and that Mr. Bullard desired to be
reappointed.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to reappoint Mr. James Bullard to a three year term on the Chapel. Hill
Board of Adjustment. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Chairman announced the term of Mr. Stanley Weidenkopf had
expired on the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment and that Mr. Weidenkopf did not
wish to be reappointed.
The Clerk notified the Board Mr. Velverton Land, who had been
appointed to the Orange County Board of Adjustment last month, did not
accept that appointment but that Mr. Land wished to be appointed to
the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustment.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to appoint Velverton Land to a three year term on the Chapel Hill Board
of Adjustment. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item lOC: Vacanc on Oran a Count Board of Adjustment
The Chairman announced there was one vacancy, First Alternate,
on the Orange County Board of Adjustment since the person who was
appointed September- 4th did not accept the appointment.
Agenda Item lOD: Appointment to OWASA,Board of Trustees
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to reappoint Mrs. Flora Garrett to the OWASA Board of Trustees for another
three year term. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 10E: Appointments, to Energy Conservation Commission
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to amend the Resolution Establishing the Energy Conservation Commission
to allow the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to appoint a --
representative to the Commission, increasing to ten the total number of
voting members. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
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Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to confirm the appointments of Ronald P. Strauss by the Chapel Nill
Town Council, Mayor Robert Drakeford by the Carrboro Board of Aldermen,
Mrs. Emma Sue Loftin by the Orange County School Board, Mr. Karl Markuson
by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board, Mrs. Judy Cox by the Hillsborough
Commissioners and Mr. Claude E. 5wecker by the University of North Carolina.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. ,
The Board of Commissioners nominated the following persons to serve
~on the Orange County Energy Commission: Dr. Raymond Burby, Ms. Sondra
pennison, Ms. Ermie Macknee, Ms. Bonnie Davis.
There being no further nominations, Commissioner Gustaveson moved,
seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to appoint Dr. Raymond Burby, Ms.
Sondra Dennison, Ms. Ermie Macknee, and Ms. Bonnie Davis to the Orange
County Energy Conservation Commission. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item lOF: Subcommittee on Joint Plannin
The Chairman told the Board Commissioner Barnes wished to be relieved
of her appointment to the Subcommittee on Joint Planning.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to appoint Gommissioner Willhoit to serve in Co~nissioner Barnes stead.
Vote: ayes, Commissioners Whitted, Walker and Gustaveson. Noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit was out of the roam at the time of the vote.
Agenda Item 11A: preliminar Plan _ Walnut Cove Subdivision
Mr. Gordon Mitchell was present to answer questions an behalf of the
owner. He presented the Board with a signed road maintenance agreement which
had been approved by the County Attorney.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to adopt the Planning Board's recommendation to approve the Walnut
Cove preliminary plan with a stipulation that an additional 30 foot
drainage easement be shown on the plat. Vote: ayes, ~; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 11B: Areawide Housin 0 ortunities Plan
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to approve the Planning Board's recommendation to enact a resolution
which states the County will participate in the Areawide Housing
Opportunity Plan. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of this resolution,
see page 52 of this book
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Agenda Item 11C: 208 Water ualit Plan
The Chairman said he would contact Dave Reynolds at.7riangle J
to express the Board's desire to participate in Triangle J Council of
Governments' 208 Water Quality Management Plan and to request information _
on available sources of non-County funding available to carry out the plan:
The Board requested this item be placed on the October 16th agenda.
Agenda Item 12: Announcements
The Chairman announced representatives of the Department of Transportation
would be in the Commissioners' Room on October 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the widening of I-85 from
the Guilford County line to the Durham County line with anyone interested.
The Chairman announced the Board would meet with interested persons
in the Grand Jury Room of the Old Courthouse on Tuesday, October 9th,
at 7:30 p.m., to discuss emergency medical services.
Agenda Item 13: Road Matter
Commissioner Willhoit requested the Clerk ask the Department of
Transportation to consider increasing the green signal time at the new
traffic light at the intersection of 15-501 Bypass and South Columbia -
Street since a bottleneck occurs each morning and evening, particularly
at the off ramp on the north side of 15-501. He also suggested synchronizing
the two existing signals with the third signal, which is not yet in operation.
Agenda Item 14: JOCCA-Employment & Training Opportunities_Program .
The Chairman announced he had received a letter from the Director
of JOCCA requesting the Board support JOCCA in its efforts to secure
funding from the NC Division of Community Education for an Employment and
Training Opportunities Program.
It was the consensus of the Board tv refer this item to the
CETA Director fora recommendation that the Board could consider at
another meeting. I
There being no further business, Commissioner Gustaves,' moved, --
seconded by Commissioner Walker, to acj,journ~.-V~.te: a~es~' es, 0.
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:Richap~YE. Whi'tte .; chairman
Mary Lau Bouley, Clerk ~ ~_
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