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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MAY 5, 1980
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The Orange County nt Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
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Monday, May 5, 1980, at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Room, Orange County
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Courthouse, in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners present: Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman,
t and Commissioners Don Willhoit, Norman Gustaveson, Anne Barnes and
' Norman .Walker.
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The following items were added to the agenda:
Agenda Item 17: Board of Equalization and Review Meeting Date
Agenda Item 18: Litigation Matter
a Agenda Item 3: Minutes
# Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the minutes of April 22, 1980, as submitted. Vote: ayes, 5;
noes, 0.
p Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
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to approve the minutes of April 28, 1980, as submitted. Vote: ayes, 5;
£ noes, 0.
Agenda Item 4: Utility Billing Request
Ms. Rachel Stevens appeared on behalf of the Hillsborough Town Board
to request the County develop a utility billing system and process the
Town's water bills. For copy of the Manager's memorandum concerning
a proposed water billing system for Hillsborough, see page 451 of this
book.
The Data Processing Director commented on what would be required
of the Data Processing staff in order to develop such a system.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to authorize the Manager to proceed with the proposal to develop a utility
billing system and process the Town of Hillsborough's water bills.
i Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 5: Petition - Southern Triangle Fire District
Mr. Allan Steckler submitted a petition signed by residents within
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• a fire district, call for an election and levy and collect a tax for the
purpose of providing fire protection in the Southern Triangle Fire District.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
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to call for a June 24th election, or the earliest possible election time,
and to approve a mechanism which would void the resolution if a
different time schedule is required as a result of the May 6th elections.
Commissioner Gustaveson withdrew his motion and Commissioner Walker
withdrew his second.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
that the Orange County Board of Elections is respectfully directed to
hold and conduct an election in the Southern Fire Triangle District for
in favor and those against levying a tax
the purpose of determining those
in the said District for fire protection therein. Said election shall
be held pursuant to the relevant provisions of NC General Statutes §69-25.1,
et seq. and NC General Statutes §163-1, et seq. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to request the Board of Elections hold a referendum at the earliest possible
time within statutory requirements. Vote: ayes, Commissioners Walker,
Gustaveson, Willhoit and Whitted; noes, Commissioner Barnes.
For copy of the resolution regarding the Southern Triangle
Fire District, see page 452 of this book.
Agenda Item 6: DOT Secondary Road Plan 1980-81
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to approve the Secondary Road Plan for the 1980-81 fiscal year submitted
by the Board of Transportation. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Mr. John Watkins responded to Commissioner Willhoit's earlier
inquiry about the paving of Lexington Circle And reported on activities
in the Wildcat Creek subdivision.
Agenda Item 7: Birchwood Lake Estates
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to acknowledge receipt of a secondary road investigation report from the
'F• Department of Transportation which deletes two cul-de-sacs, Chestnut
Lane and Crabapple Lane, from a previous report approved by the Board of
• Commissioners at its March 18th meeting. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 8:
Youth Services Needs Task Forte
Mr. Harold Rogerson, Chairman of the Youth Services Needs Task
Force, introduced other members of the Task Force present: Ms. Pat Vandiviere,
Ms. Jan Schopler, Dr. David Loven and Mr. Jim Spencer. Mr. Rogerson
then reviewed recommendations concerning the proposed allocation of funds
County will receive for services to juveniles. For copy of Mr. Rogerson's
letter outlining recommendations of the Task Force, see page 454 of this
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book.
The Board requested an opportunity to consider the Task Forte's
recommendations and asked this item be placed on the May 20th agenda.
The Chairman then called for lunch recess. After the lunch break,
the Chairman began discussion of Agenda Item 13, "Older American's Month".
Agenda Item 13: Older American's Month
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The Chairman read a proclamation declaring May, "Older American's
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For copy of this proclamation, see page
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Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to approve the above proclamation declaring May, "Older American's Month".
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Mr. Wilson McKerrow, Chairman of the Council on Aging, thanked
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the Commissioners for their support.
Agenda Item 9: Subdivision Regulations
The Manager said he had received a letter from the Town of Hillsborough
requesting the County enforce its subdivision regulations within the
corporate limits of Hillsborough and within the extraterritorial zoning
jurisdiction. The Board requested a member of the Hillsborough Town
Board be present to discuss this request and that this item be scheduled
for discussion on another agenda. The Board requested the Manager
develop cost figures if the County were to provide-these services and
requested an opportunity to review.the letter from the Town of Hillsborough.
Agenda Item 10: Road Naming Recommendations
The Board requested state road # 1517 be deleted from the proposed
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13 list of road names submitted by the Road Naming Advisory Committee
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and be returned to the Committee. The Board requested delaying approval
of state road # 1175 until more information was obtained.
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Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to approve the list of road names submitted by the Road Naming Advisory-
Committee as amended. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0. For copy of this list,
see page 457 of this book.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to approve state road # 1175, Marion's Ford, as proposed by the
Road Naming Advisory Committee. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 11: A.W. Hu hes Ri ht-Of-Wa Petition
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to refer the petition of Mr. A. W. Hughes concerning a right-of-way
across certain lands in the Lake Orange project to the County Attorney.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 12: S rin Le islative Conference
Commissioner Whitted moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
designate Commissioner Willhoit as Voting Delegate at the Spring Legislative
Conference. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 14: Tax Su ervisor's Department
The Tax Supervisor reviewed ongoing and proposed activities in
his department..
Agenda Item 17: Board of Equalization & Review-Meeting Date
The Board set the first meeting of the Board of Equalization
and Review to be held May 22, 1980, at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda Item 15A: Clem Johnson Subdivision
The Planning Director reviewed proposed preliminary plan of
Clem Johnson Subdivision, tax map 38B, lots 1-7, in Hillsborough Township.
Commissioner Walker moved, seconded by commissioner Willhoit,
to accept the Planning Board's recommendation to approve the preliminary
plan of Clem Johnson subdivision with 150 foot setback and combined
driveways. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15B: Garland Acres Subdivision
The Planning Director reviewed the proposed preliminary plan of
Garland Acres Subdivision, tax map 47, block C, part of lot 2, in
Hillsborough Township.
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Commissioner Walker moved approval of the Planning Board's
recommendation. Commissioner Walker withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
table this item and to request the Manager check with the Department of
Transportation about a mechanism to accelerate the paving of the County's
secondary roads. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15C: Stone creek Subdivision, Phase 2
The Planning Director reviewed the preliminary plan of
Stoneycreek Subdivision, Phase 2, tax map 3, lot 1, in Chapel Hill
Township.
Mr. Allen Fine, Developer, discussed the number of home sites
in the development.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to adopt the Planning Board's recommendation to approve the preliminary
plan of Stoneycreek Subdivision, Phase 2, with the elimination of duplicate,
similar sounding road names and the following provisions: 1) There should
i be drainage easements as specified by the Erosion Control Officer. The
following phrase should be written on the plat: "The building of structures
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is prohibited an this strip pursuan of the Orange County
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Subdivision Regulations". 2) Provide 60 foot right-of-way for a stubout
through lot no. 3 from the intersection to the western property line
that meets the horizontal alignment as required by the Department of
Transportation. 3) Provide a 60 foot right-of-way for a stubout through
lots no. 22 or 23 to the eastern property line that meets the horizontal
alignment as required by the Department of Transportation.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 15D: John's Woods
The Planning Director reviewed the preliminary plan for John's Woods
Subdivision, tax map 112, part of lot 35, in Chapel Hill Township.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
z to refer this plan to Carrbaro for a courtesy review. Vote: ayes,
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._ Commissioners Willhoit, Gustaveson, Barnes and Whitted; noes,
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Commissioner Walker.
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Mr. Pat Keenan asked this item be placed on an early agenda.
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Agenda Item 15E: Scotswood Subdivision
The Planning Director reviewed the preliminary plan of Scotswood
Subdivision, tax map 6 and 37, block 4, in Hillsborough Township.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to approve the Planning Board's recommendation as amended:
1) 20 extra feet of road right-of-way should be observed on the north side
of St. Mary's Road, to make the right-of-way 80 feet wide.
2) Make Graham Drive a major intersection with traffic islands and
turn lanes and do not close off Carolina Avenue.
3) Lots 1&2, 3&4, 5&6 in Phase I should have common driveways.
4) Intersection "A" Graham Drive and St. Mary's Road would be used.
For additional recommendations, see page 460 of this book.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit offered an amendment to delete lots 1 - 18
from the portion of the plan being approved until the question of the cul-
de-sac and paving of First Street can be resolved. Commissioner Willhoit
withdrew this amendment.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
amend Commissioner Gustaveson's motion to include the paving of Woodlawn
Drive and First Street as part of the approval of the subdivision.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 16: AA oipp -'ntments
Commissioner Walker nominated Mr. Mike Woods to fill the current
vacancy on the County Planning Board.
Commissioner Willhoit nominated Ms. Florence Peloquin to serve on the
County Planning Board.
The Chairman requested appointment be,postponed until more resumes
are received.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to table this item until the next meeting. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Chairman Whitted requested appointment to the Board of Health
►. be postponed until more resumes are received.
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The Chairman announced the terms of Hariette Hitt, Miriam Singer,
Katie Smith , Jennifer Wingard, Diane Drakeford, Joy Hewett, Gail Arneke and
Betty Rogers on the Commission for Women will expire June 30th.
The Board requested the Clerk to find out which members wish to be reappointed
and which members are eligible for reappointment.
Commissioner Willhoit requested the Town of Carrboro be notified
of the upcoming vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees, as there is currently
no representation from Carrboro community on the Board.
Agenda Item 18: Litigation Matter
The County Manager told the Board he would send them a memo concerning
potential litigation.
There being no further business to come before the Board of
Commissioners, Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commi sioner Willhoit,
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that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: ay es,�
ichard Whi ted, Chairman
Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk