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R MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
JUNE 23, 1980
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Monday, June 23, 1980, in the Commissioners Room, Orange County Courthouse,
in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Commissioners present:. Commissioner Richard Whitted, Chairman,
and Commissioners Norman Walker, Norman Gustaveson, Don Willhoit, and
Anne Barnes.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
move into executive .session to discuss a_matter of potential
litigation. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit, to
authorize the Chairman to execute the final change order for the Northern
Fairview project at the appropriate time. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
The Board then moved to the Superior Courtroom to adopt the County's
budget for fiscal year 1980-81.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, to
adopt a 99¢ tax rate for 1980-81 with 2� supplemental district tax for
Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools, setting the per pupil allocation at $510.00.
The Chairman recognized members of the New Hope Rescue Squad and American
Legion who had requested an opportunity to speak before the Commissioners
voted on the motion.
Mr. Henry Royal, member of the American Legion i. Chapel Hill, Mr. William
g, Finley and Mr. Sim Efland spoke in support of the Veterans Service Officer
Position removed from the County budget. Mr. Bill Ray asked the reason
for eliminating the position and spoke in favor of reinstating the position.
Mrs. Josephine Barbour and Mr. Frank Ray spoke in favor of the Veteran
Service Officer position. Mr. Stuart Barbour spoke in favor of the
position and requested a veteran be hired to fill the position.
Mr. Rick Poole read and presented the Board with a petition
concerning the proposed phasing of the cost of living increases
for the next fiscal year.
Mr. Bruce Davis, Chief of New Hope Rescue Squad, spoke in opposition
�. to Proposal 1 of the Manager's proposed implementation for Volunteer
Rescue
Service and spoke in favor of Proposal .3.
Mr. Max Kennedy spoke in opposition to funding the Northern Orange
Improvement Club for $2,000 since this education program could be addressed
through the two school systems.
Ms. Kathy Battern and Mr. Archie Kelly spoke in opposition to proposed
inequities in County employees cost-of-living increases for 1980-81.
Sheriff Knight spoke in favor of the Manager's recommended 10% cost of
living increase for County employees: Mr. Mike Woods spoke in favor
of giving raises to County employees who deserve them and in opposition
to hiring more employees.
An unidentified woman said 19¢ mileage reimbursement figure was
not adequate.
Commissioner Gustaveson offered the following substitute motion
at 9:45 p.m., which was seconded by Commissioner Barnes: to increase
the County tax rate by 9.5t which would equal 99.5¢, to increase
district tax by 2¢ for Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools, to set the
per pupil allocation at $510.00, to approve the Manager's recommended
10% cost of living increase, to include $7,000 revenue in planning fees,
to request the County staff to give serious consideration to the need
for a Veterans Service Officer and, if services warrant that position
at the completion of a needs assessment, funds would be available through
contingency monies. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
set the Greater Chapel Hill Fire District tax rate at "0". Vote:
ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker; to set
the Southern Triangle Fire District tax rate at 4t, contingent upon
the success of a special election to be held July 17. Vote: ayes, 5;
noes, 0.
The Chairman called for a short recess. Commissioner Walker left
the meeting at this time. The meeting was resumed in the Board of
Commissioners Room.
For copy of the Budget Ordinance Ordinance for 1980-81, see page 531
of this book
Commissioner Barnes requested the follo:ling item. be added to the
agenda: Agenda Item 12: Summer Camp Scholarships.
Agenda Item 3: CD Grant A2plication
The Planning Director reviewed the community development grant
application for the Northern Fairview Community.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner 14itted, to
approve the Community Development Task Force's recommendation on salaries
and grade levels as foltows: . Director - Grade 72, Assistant Director -
Grade 66, Specialist - Grade 66, Secretary - Grade 56. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0..
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
that the difference in money from downgrading of personnel be moved
to indirect cost. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to approve a Resolution for Community Development Full Application..
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of this resolution, see page 533 of
this book.
Agenda Item 4: Fireworks Display Permits
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
approve the requests of Dick Moste for a permit for a July 4th fireworks
display at Auman Stadium and of Joe Denson and Jerry Jester for a permit
for a 5th of July fireworks display at Tri-Co Motor Speedway. Voter
ayes, 4; noes, 0.
' Agenda Item 5: Budget Amendments
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to
approve budget amendments for Health and Social Service Departments
as recommended by the Finance Director. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
For copy of the Finance Director's recommendation, see page 534 of this
book.
Agenda Item 6: Fees
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to officially adopt septic tank and well permit fees, family planning
fees, dental clinic fees and erosion control fees as previously discussed.
Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0. For copy of these fee proposals, see page 536 of
this book.
Agenda Item 7: Transportation Plan
The Transportation Planner discussed the status of the County's
TDP. Mr. Jerry Passmore discussed Council on Aging's 16B2 grant
- application and answered questions concerning Council on Aging's
transportation needs.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to request the County Staff to negotiate a three month extension-of
the planning grant with the Department of Transportation to enable
the county to complete and refine details of its TDP. Vote: ayes, 4;
noes, 0.
Agenda Item 9: Contract for IV-D Services
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to continue the County's current contract for IV-D services with
F the firm of Coleman and Bernholz. Vote: ayes, 4; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 10: Announcement
The Chairman announced the regular meetings of July 7, July 15
and July 28 for the Board of Commissioners have been cancelled.
Agenda Item 12: Summer Camp Scholarships
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes,
to grant summer camp scholarships to AFDC participants in .summer
camp programs provided the agencies offering the summer camp'programs
are keyed into the nutrition program during the fiscal year.
Vote: ayes', -4;• noes; 0.
There being no further business to come before the Board,
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
that the meeting be adjourned. Vote: ayes, 4; noeg 0..)
Richard E. Whitted, Chairman
Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk
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