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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JANUARY 15, 1980
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Tuesday, January 15, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., in the Superior Courtroom, Orange
County Courthouse, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman, and
Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson, Anne Barnes and Don Willhoit.
The Chairman called for a public hearing to convene concerning the
naming of certain public roads in Orange County.
Mr. John Forrest, Chairman of the Orange County Road Naming.Advisory
Committee, gave some background information concerning the efforts of the
Road Naming Advisory Committee and presented the Board with a listing of
recommended road names for various Orange County roads. For copy of this
listing, see page 190 of this book.
Mr. Forrest requested the name Shelton Road (#1560) be deleted from
the list since he had received a petition concerning the naming of this road.
Chairman Whitted told persons in the audience that petitions to change
road names were available and if there were objections to the recommended names,
those names could be deleted. Chairman Whitted opened the floor to public
comment.
Reverend Steve Compton, speaking on behalf of the members of the Chestnut
Ridge Methodist Church, requested road # 1125 be named Chestnut Ridge Church
Road.
Mr. Dave Shanklin, member of the Road Naming Advisory Committee, said
the committee had left off the word church due to the size of the road sign.
Mr. Forrest said he did not believe the committee would have any objections to
adding the word church to the road name.
Reverend Compton said he did not object to the use of abbreviations on
the sign itself.
Mr. Arch McAdoo requested road #1378 be named Oak Street. He pointed
out road # 1325 is listed as Oak Street in the Committee's recommendations.
Mr. Doug Efland, member of the Road Naming Advisory Committee, explained
road # 1325 was named Oak Street after researching property deeds along
the road.
Mr. Forrest offered Mr. McAdoo a petition to file and suggested Mr. McAdoo
select an alternate name for road # 1378. He said the Committee would make
a decision as to which road would be named Oak Street.
Ms. Lynn Rice said road # 1117 has been posted as Mt. Willing Road instead
of Oak Grove Road.
Mr. Gene Mincey requested road # 1552 (Minty Road) be spelled Mincey Road.
Mr. John Forrest said road # 1144 should be spelled Ben Johnston Road
instead of Ben Johnson Road.
Ms. Lynn Rice asked whether an alternative to the Committee's recommendations
would be to split the name of a road.
Mr. William McAdoo requested road # 1313 be named an original family name
rather than Merimack. Mr. Dave Shanklin suggested Mr. McAdoo check road names
existing in the county with the Orange County Planning Department since road
names cannot be duplicated.
Commissioner Barnes asked for clarification of road numbers with more
than one name.
Commissioner Willhoit questioned whether road # 1986 is named Brandywine
Road or Drive. The Road Naming Coordinator said that Brandywine Road is correct.
There being no further comment, Commissioner Whitted declared the public
hearing adjourned.
The Chairman asked all members of the Road Naming Advisory Committee to
stand and be recognized.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners convened its regular meeting
in the Commissioner's Room of the Orange County Courthouse after the conclusion
of the public hearing.
The following items were added to the agenda:
Agenda Item 16: Joint Meeting with Commission for Women
Agenda Item 3: Minutes
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to approve
the minutes of the January 7, 1980 meeting, as corrected. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 5: New Generation Program
The Chairman submitted to the Board information concerning a bill
to provide more effective services to children and families through
state and county new generation interagency committees. For copy of this
bill, see page 199 of this book.
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It was the consensus of the Board to pass this information on to the
Human Services Advisory Commission for their information and to discuss
an interagency committee at a later date.
Agenda Item 6: Bid Results
The Purchasing Director submitted a report of bids received for County
computer stock paper. He recommended the low bid of Jordon Business Forms, Inc.
be accepted. For copy of the bid results, see page 207 of this book.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
accept the Purchasing Director's recommendation for the lowest bid ($3,411.05)
of Jordon Business Forms, Inc. for computer stock paper. Vote: ayes, 5;
noes, 0.
Agenda Item 7: Audit Committee Report
Commissioner Whitted told the Board that the Audit Committee had recommended
reducing Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. 's supplemental billing from 140 hours
to 86 hours,over and above the contract for audit services 1978 - 79,at the
rate of $25 per hour for a total of $2,150. The Committee also recommended
the auditors be notified to contact the Audit Committee during the time
there is a problem with overrun so that the Committee can consider the
problem at that point.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
approve the Audit Committee's recommendation. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 8: Capital Planning
It was the consensus of the Board to contact each of the school boards
to ask if they are interested in meeting jointly to pursue and discuss a
capital planning process and to consider the matter of a joint meeting after a
response is received from each board.
Agenda Item 9: Project Ordinance
The Finance Officer reviewed the County's Community Development Project
Ordinance. For copy of this ordinance, see page 208 of this book.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to
approve the Community Development Project Ordinance as presented by the
Finance Officer. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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Agenda Item 10: Appointments
The Chairman said that one person, Donald R. Dickerson, had submitted
a resume and expressed an interest in filling the vacancy on the Orange County
Parks and Recreation Advisory Council.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to appoint
Donald R. Dickerson, to the Orange County Parks and Recreation Advisory
Council to represent Hillsborough township. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
The Chairman announced that the Orange County School Board recommended
Dr. Dennis Stacey serve as their representative on the Cable TV Citizens
Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to
appoint Dr. Dennis Stacey a member of the Orange County Cable TV Citizens
Advisory Committee. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
The Chairman said that he had been requested to name four additional
members to the Triangle J Council of Governments Economic Development
Advisory Committee. He said membership will be expanded to include one
county commissioner, one elected municipal official, one chamber of commerce
representative and one transportation/industrial representative. He said
he had contacted Carrboro, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
and the Orange County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing
Authority to name a member.
The Chairman announced the terms of Benny Cecil, Ron Hyatt and
Evelyn Patterson on the Recreation Advisory Council .would expire
March 1, 1980, The Board requested the Clerk to contact these people
to find out if they would like to be reappointed.
The Chairman announced the Orange County School Board has nominated
Jack R. Martin to represent them on the Orange County Energy Conservation
Commission.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, to
appoint Jack R. Martin to the Orange County Energy Conservation
Commission. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 11: Human Services Center
The Manager said the architect had reported the low bid for sandblasting
outside walls at the Human Services Center to be $11,975.
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Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
approve the bid of $11,975 for sandblasting outside walls at the Human
Services Center. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 12: Annual Awards Banquet
Commissioner Gustaveson suggested holding an awards banquet in the
spring to honor retiring volunteer board members with official certificates
of appreciation and with plaques or awards for special recognition and
for outstanding services.
The Board requested the staff determine the number of volunteers
along with cost estimates for a banquet or reception. The Board also requested
the staff submit several options to be considered for approval along with
draft design for certificates for outstanding individuals.
It was the consensus of the Board that Commissioner Gustaveson and
Commissioner Whitted would establish criteria for special recognition.
Agenda Item 13: Coordination Plan for In-Home Services to Aged
The Chairman announced he had received a letter from the Department of
Human Resources concerning in-home services to the aged.
The Manager reported the Health Director, Council on Aging Director
and the Social Services Director were aware of the requests from the Department
of Human Resources and would bring a recommendation to the Board.
Agenda Item 14: Budget Transfer - Board of Health
The Manager submitted a memorandum from the Health Department Director
requesting a transfer of $1,800 from the budget line item Maternal and Child
Health Personnel to Maternal and Child Health Equipment in order that the
Health Department might purchase a microscope and associated equipment.
For copy of this memorandum, see page 209 of this book.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
approve the Board of Health's request. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15: Philip and Linda Klemmer-Request for Variance
The Planning Director submitted the Planning Board's recommendation that a
variance from the provisions of the County's subdivision ordinance requiring
upgrading to state road standards of about 1,400 feet of private road in the
minor subdivision of Philip and Linda Klemmer be granted.
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Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker, approval
of the Planning Board's recommendation and that the maintenance agreement for
the private road shall contain the following provisions along with the
standard provision: In the event County or any other governmental body,
as a condition" to the approval of any further subdivision along the private
road abutting the property herein described, may require said private road
to be upgraded or publically dedicated and constructed to Department of
Transportation standards, then in that event, Declarant and all persons•
taking title to the aforesaid property from and through Declarant shall
publically dedicate all roads lying in the aforesaid property. The actual
cost of construction of the road shall be allocated as determined by the
governmental body at that time. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item. 16: Re uest from Commission For Women
For a Joint Meeting
The Chairman said the Executive Committee of the Commission for Women
had requested a luncheon meeting with the Commissioners.
It was the consensus of the Board to request the Commission for Women
meet with the Commissioners during a regularly scheduled meeting. The Board
requested the Clerk ask the Commission for Women for clarification of
the purpose of the meeting, the structure of the meeting, the agenda for
the meeting and what is expected of the Commissioners.
There being no further business, Commissioner Barnes mo ed, seconded
by Commissioner Walker, that the meeting a adjourned. , Vot ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Richar h airman
Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk
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