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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 7, 1980
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Monday, Janaury 7, 1980, 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, Don Willhoit and Anne Barnes.
Commissioner Gustaveson was absent at the beginning of the meeting.
Commissioner Barnes requested an opportunity to make an
announcement under agenda item 16.
Agenda Item 3: Minutes
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
approve the minutes of December 18, 1979, as corrected. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0.
Agenda Item 4: Human Service Transportation
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Mr. Rich Miller, Transportation Planner, presented to the Board some
information he had researched concerning human services transportation
systems in other counties along with a chart of County human service
vehicles. For copy of these documents, see page 167 of this book.
Commissioner Gustaveson joined the meeting at this time.
Agenda Items .5 & 6: Roads
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
approve the Department of Transportation's recommendation that Doe Trail,
Spring Trail and Forest Ridge Place be added to the state highway system.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to acknowledge receipt of a report from the Department of Transportation
recommending Luther McCauley Road not be added to the state system. Vote:
ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 7: Fees - Orange Regional Landfill
The Chairman told the Board he had received a letter from the Mayor of
Chapel Hill requesting the county approve a reduction in the $3.00 per ton
landfill fee for refuse disposal to $2.50 per ton for fiscal year 79-80.
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Commissioner Gustaveson moved to concur with Chapel Hill 's request for.
reduction of landfill fees for this year. Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Whitted and Commissioner Barnes expressed the desire. to _
have an opprotunity to explore alternatives with the Mayor of Chapel Hill
before taking action on this request.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
reduce Chapel Hill landfill fees from $3.00 per ton to $2.50 per ton.
Vote: ayes, Commissioners Walker and Gustaveson; noes, Commissioners
Whitted, Barnes, and Willhoit.
i Commissioner Whitted moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, that
3 Commissioner Willhoit meet with the Mayor of Chapel Hill to explore alternatives
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and that Commissioner Willhoit report to the Board after his meeting with
the Mayor to that the Board can take action on the 3rd Tuesday or
4th Monday meeting in January. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 8: Request of University Auto Su ply Company
The Tax Supervisor explained he had written a letter to University
Auto Supply Company inviting them to appear before the Board to present
their request for a tax release. He said he had received no reply from
the company.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
deny the request of University Auto Supply Company for the release of
late list charges affixed to its 1979 tax bill. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 9: Appeal of Herb Holland
The Tax Supervisor explained Herb Holland was recovering from an
operation and would not be able to attend this meeting. He recommended the
valuation of Mr. Holland's furniture, fixtures and office equipment for 1978
be reduced from $14,000 to $10,000.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
reduce Herb Holland's personal property tax valuation for 1978 from $14,000
to $10,000. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 10: Human Services Advisory Commission
The Chairman reviewed questions raised by the Chairperson of the
Human Services Advisory Commission in her letter dated December 27, 1979.
For copy of this letter, see page 174 of this book.
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Discussion ensued concerning the responsibilities of the
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County's program analyst.
The Chariman called for the lunch recess. Commissioner Walker
was absent from the afternoon session. Discussion re agenda item 10 resumed.
Commissioner Willhoit offered the following motion:
To respond to the Human Services Advisory Commission that the Board of
Commissioners is very much in favor of such a. planning conference; that
the Board will provide partial funding for the conference - with the
remainder coming from participants; that in terms of the use of the
full time of the program analyst for the conference, the Board requests
the County Manager to meet with the Chair of the Human Services Advisory
Commission to try to get a better assessment of the staffing needs for
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conducting the conference and then make a recommendation to the Board.
Commissioner Barnes requested the Chairperson of the Human Services
Advisory Commission be given a copy of the job description of the program
analyst.
It was the consensus of the Board that topics of concern are
- service assessment and evaluation. Commissioner Willhoit restated his motion:
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to respond to the Human Services Advisory Commission that the Board is
in favor of a Human Services Planning Conference with top priorities
being needs assessment and service evaluation; that the Commissioners are
inclined to provide partial funding for the conference, with the rest
of the funding coming from participant fees; that the County Manager is
requested to meet with the Chairperson of the Human Services Advisory
Commission to determine the staffing support necessary on the part
of the County Manager's office in order to develop and execute the
conference; that the Manager will bring a recommendation of what
is feasible to provide back to the Board. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Items 11 & 12: Bid Results
The Purchasing Director submitted bid results for certain telephone
equipment. For copy of these results, see page 178 of this book.
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Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
to approve the Manager's recommendation to accept the low bid of
Central Telephone Company for County telephone equipment.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 14: Appointments
The Chairman announced that Jessie J. Richter had resigned from the
Commission for Women.
The Chairman announced there are two regular and one alternate positions
vacant on the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment and three vacancies on the
Hillsborough Planning Board. The Board requested the Clerk advertise
these positions with. the stipulation that persons must live within the
extraterritorial area of Hillsborough.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to confirm UNC's appointment of Dr. Carl Henley, Carrboro's appointment
of Mr. Steve .Rose, Chapel Hill-Carrboro School Board's appointment of
Ms. Edith Elliott and the Board of Social Services' appointment of
Mr. Sam English to one year terms on the Orange JOCCA Board.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Chairman announced that the terms of Ms. Hazel Lunsford,
Dr. Robert Bonar, Ms. Pat Crawford and Mr. Andrew Dobelstein on the
County Planning Board would expire February 7, 1980. The Chairman
also announced Mr. Hillard Caldwell was no longer eligible to serve
on the County Planning Board since his residence had been annexed into
the Town of Carrboro.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
to appoint Mr. John Blackwood as Carrboro's representative on the
Cable TV Citizens Advisory Committee. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Board requested the Clerk advertise for citizen representatives
to the Cable TV Citizens Advisory Committee whose residences lie
within the area to be served by the County cable TV system.
The Chairman announced Ms. Doris Foushee, Carrboro's representative
on the County Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, had resigned.
The Chairman requested the Clerk contact Carrboro and request they
submit the name of their representative to replace Ms. Foushee.
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Commissioner Barnes nominated Dr. Emil T. Chanlett to fill the
current vacancy on the Board of Health. There being no further
nominations, Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to appoint Dr. Emil T. Chanlett to the County Board of Health to f ill
the unexpired term of Dr. Morris Shiffman. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
The Chairman announced Ms. Jane Stein had resigned from the Chapel
Hill Planning Board,
The Board requested the Clerk send letters of appreciation to
Jessie Richter, Hillard Caldwell , Doris Foushee, Jane Stein
and Dr. Bonar when his term expires on the County Planning Board.
Agenda Item 15 A: Variance Re uest-PhiIi & Linda Klemmer
The Planning Director reviewed the request of Philip and Linda
Klemmer for a variance from the provisions of the County's subdivision
ordinance requiring upgrading to state road standards about 1,400 feet
of private road in Chapel Hill township.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted,
to approve the variance.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to table the Klemmer's request for a variance until the staff
makes a more specific recommendation on how to deal with the road
maintenance agreement. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15 B: Turkev Run Subdivision
The Planning Director reviewed the preliminary plan of Turkey Run
Subdivision, phases 3, 4 and 5. Mr. David Roberts, Developer, was
present to answer questions.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
approve the preliminary plan of Turkey Run Subdivision, phases 3, 4
and 5 with the six recommendations of the Planning Board incorporated.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of the Planning Board's recommendation,
see page 183 of this book.
Agenda Item 15 C & D: Variance Request-James H. Bumphus
Katie B. Pratt
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The Planning Director reviewed the requests of James H. Bumphus
and Katie B. Pratt from the provisions of the County's subdivision
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ordinance requiring upgrading to state road standards for a private
road leading into their minor subdivision.
Commissioner Whitted moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the Planning Board's recommendation that the minor subdivision
of James H. Bumphus and Katie B. Pratt be accepted subject to appropriate
i right-of-way agreement and notation on appropriate maintenance agreement
that any further subdivision would require paving and that the variance
can be granted on that basis. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda 'Item 16: Announcements
The Chairman announced that Ms. Betty Thigpen had received an award
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from the Chapel Hill Association of Retarded Citizens for her meritorious
service in connection with developing the Special Olympics program for
Orange County. The Board requested a letter be sent to Ms. Thigpen
acknowledging her efforts and expressing appreciation for her dedication
to the program.
The County Manager introduced Ms. Beverly Murrell , Personnel Director
for Orange County, to the Board.
Commissioner Barnes expressed appreciation from the Board and
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requested the public be made aware that the sanitation crew worked overtime
over the holidays so that there was no green box overflow during
Christmas.
Agenda Item 17: Awards Ban uet
Commissioner Gustaveson suggested the Board consider hosting a
banquet once a year for all volunteer board and commission members,
during which time all those whose terms had terminated would be presented
suitable certificates for dedication and/or long service. The Board
requested this item be placed on another agerrda for discussion.
Agenda Item 13: Fees
It was the consensus of the Board to defer discussion of the
consept of fees for services until a later date.
Agenda Item 18: Executive Session
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
move into executive session to discuss two matters of litigation. Vote:
ayes, 4; noes, O. No action was taken.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
! Rio and E. Whitted.,., Chayrman
i Mary Lou Boul ey,. Clerk