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APPROVED 4/16/91 MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 20, 1991 -
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session
on Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Board Room at Lincoln
Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. , Vice-Chair
Stephen Halkiotis, and Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Verla C. Insko and
Don Willhoit.
COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant
County Manager Albert Kittrell, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker,
Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Personnel Director Elaine Holmes,
Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Budget Director Sally Kost, Management
Intern Lucy Lewis, Land Records Manager Roscoe Reeve and EMS Director
Nick Waters.
NOTE: All documents referenced in these minutes are in the permanent
agenda file in the Clerk's Office.
I. BOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Gordon made reference to a resolution that has
received widespread support from different counties in the state and
asked that it be placed on an upcoming agenda for Board consideration
of approval. The resolution requests the North Carolina General
Assembly and the United States Congress to consider constitutional
amendments to prohibit federal legislation that mandates local funding
of programs or services without providing funding for said programs and
services.
Commissioner Halkiotis informed and showed the Board members the
visitors guide that is being distributed by Durham County. He hopes
that, if given the opportunity, Orange County can produce one just as
attractive and informative.
Commissioner Willhoit noted that the issue of mandating programs
and services without providing the necessary funding has been a top
priority of the NCACC for at least ten (10) years and that the Governor
is in support of this position. Commissioner Willhoit stated that he
is not sure there is anything else that can be done. He feels it is a
political decision which will require a constitutional amendment. He
proposed that the County identify those items which the County supports
beyond what is required by the State and prepare this information in the
form of an invoice to send to the Governor.
Chairman Carey asked that both the resolution and the list of
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items be put on the agenda as soon as possible. It will be sent to the
Governor after the Board reviews it. Commissioner Gordon asked that
this invoice include those unfunded federal mandates.
II. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE
III. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
One resolution was added to the agenda which will allow the
Board to change the starting time of the next regular meeting if they
so desire. This was added as 5-C.
IV. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chairman Carey announced that all citizens in the audience
who would like to speak on an item on the printed agenda will be
recognized at the appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Mr. Michael Harris asked that the Board consider changing
the County's Animal Control Ordinance to allow the tethering of fowl.
He feels there is no evidence that shows tethering fowl is inhumane.
He also questioned why Cornwallis Hills was rezoned to R-3 since it
adjoins R-1. He asked that public hearings be held before property is
rezoned. Mr. Harris' concerns were referred to the County Manager for
followup and a response.
Chairman Carey emphasized that no property in Orange County
is rezoned without a public hearing being held first. Attorney Gledhill
pointed out that the zoning of Cornwallis Hills occurred at a time much
earlier than the development of the property and the zoning of the
property included all of the phases of Cornwallis Hills. During that
zoning process, there was a public hearing.
V. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as
stated below. Item G was removed and considered as a separate item.
A. PETITION FOR ADDITION - CHIP LANE IN CHAPEL HILL INDUSTRIAL
PARK
The Board approved the addition of Chip Lane in Chapel Hill
Industrial Park to the State-maintained Secondary Road System.
B. CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR THE 911 EXPANSION PROJECT
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the
contract with Trout and Riggs Construction Company, Inc. for the
construction of the 911 Expansion for a sum of $276,400.
C. PROCEDURE FOR LOCAL TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
The Board amended the policy for local travel expense
reimbursement for the members of the Board to specify local travel as
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personal mileage.
D. AMENDMENT TO THE MASSAGE ORDINANCE
The Board amended the Massage Ordinance to provide a time
period after approval of an application in which to pay the license fee
and receive a license. This amendment was made to Section 1-3 (E) and
Section 1-4 (F) . The exact language is "Permit approval shall lapse if
the license fee prescribed by this section is not received by the
Collector of Revenue within 60 days of the date the application is
approved. "
E. RETURN OF BID SECURITY TO RURAL PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPANY
FOR THE 911 EXPANSION PROJECT
The Board approved the return of the bid security to Rural
Plumbing and Heating and authorized the Purchasing Director to notify
Rural Plumbing & Heating in writing of the decision.
F. RSVP APPLICATION FOR THE NEW FAMILY LITERACY INITIATIVES
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the RSVP
application to ACTION in the amount of $10,000 in Federal Funds . These
funds will be used to augment the present ACTION grant by initiating new
family literacy program initiatives.
G. PERMIT TO USE PYRO-TECHNICS DURING CONCERT AT THE UNC SMITH
CENTER
This item was removed and will be considered next on the
agenda.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
G. PERMIT TO USE PYRO-TECHNICS AT THE UNC SMITH CENTER
Commissioner Halkiotis expressed his concern of using
explosive devices inside of the UNC Smith Center. Commissioner Gordon
noted that these requests should be sent in earlier.
Purchasing Director Pam Jones explained that the request was
dated March 4th which was too late to be placed on that agenda. This
event is taking place at this time.
After a brief discussion, motion was made by Commissioner
Willhoit, seconded by Chairman Carey to approve a fireworks permit for
the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill for March 20, 1991 and
authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board.
VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 2 (Commissioners Gordon and Halkiotis)
VI. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR DURHAM TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE,
ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Commissioner Halkiotis expressed a concern that the State be
just as interested in kids in K-12 as they are about the community
colleges. A letter will be written to the two school board chairs
informing them of the Board's willingness to support a similar
resolution if they so desire.
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
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Commissioner Willhoit to approve the resolution of support for the
community colleges that serve Orange County as stated below:
WHEREAS, community colleges in North Carolina should continue to
provide the adult basic education and literacy training
needed to ensure that North Carolina adults gain the skills,
beyond reading and writing, which will qualify them to enter
technical, vocational, or college transfer programs or
succeed in the labor market; and
WHEREAS, the community college system should expand its capacity for
providing customized skills and supervisory training for
businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, in support of Durham Technical Community
College, Alamance Community College and Piedmont Technical
Community College endorses their efforts to provide the
training resources most appropriate in meeting the needs of
our citizens.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE STATE'S LAND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the Resolution in Support of the State's
Land Records Management Program as stated below:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF STATE'S LAND RECORDS
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the State's Land Records Management Program (LRMP) was
founded by the General Assembly in 1978, to provide technical
assistance and matching grant funds to counties so that they
could modernize their land records; and
WHEREAS, for thirteen years the LRMP, now located in the State
Department of Environment Health & Natural Resources (EHNR) ,
has provided vital and necessary technical assistance to the
counties, including Orange, such as the establishment of
standards for maps provided by private vendors; and,
WHEREAS, the matching grant funds have provided Orange with an on-
going important supplement to its own resources in obtaining
new base and digital maps for our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, EHNR and the Governor have proposed that this needed program
not be included in the State Budget for 1991-92, thus
terminating the program; and,
WHEREAS, it is recognized by Orange County and the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners that this program is
still needed to protect the counties' investments in maps and
geographic information systems;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
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calls upon the General Assembly, through its legislative delegation, to
restore the LRMP and its grant program to the budget for 1991-92, and
that it take action to move the LRMP to another State agency, such as
the Office of the Secretary of State, where it can be nurtured and
strengthened.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE BEGINNING TIME OF THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Willhoit to change the starting time of the next Board of
Commissioners' meeting as stated below:
WHEREAS, N.C.G.S. 153A-40(a) requires the Board of County
Commissioners to fix the time and place of its regular
meetings; and
WHEREAS, this Board desires to change the time of the regular meeting
scheduled for April 1, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. ;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that
the April 1st regular meeting shall be held at 5:30 p.m.
This notice is provided pursuant to N.C.G.S. 153A-40.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VII. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 1991 - 1996 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
This item was presented to receive citizen comments. County
Manager John Link gave a brief summary of the CIP. A copy of his
presentation is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office. The
CIP listed for a five year period the capital needs for the areas of
Education, Public Buildings and Equipment, Public Safety, Public Works,
Recreation and Parks, and Water and Land Resources. After the
presentation, the public hearing was open to receive comments from the
public.
DAN RIDD distributed some information about a non-profit
organization which is interested in bringing a physical education and
community center to Orange County. The information included a proposal
and the objections of the organization along with financial estimates
for this center. They plan to do this through donations as much as
possible. The center would include an olympic size ice rink, meeting
and activity rooms. The first phase of the project would cost 1.8
million dollars. The property is being donated to the organization.
They hope to add a swimming pool at a later time. He asked the Board
for a grant in the amount of $75,000 which would pay for approximately
half of the infrastructure cost of serving the facility. The
organization "Triangle Hockey" would own the property but would give
Orange County the land needed to build a community pool. Orange County
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would have a representative sit on the Board that would oversee the
operation of the facility. He asked the Board for an endorsement of the
project stating that this would help them get the financing they need
from the bank. The intent is to bring to the community and Orange
County a world-class type facility. The immediate need is some short-
term funding until they receive their bank loan. This was referred to
the County Manager for further consideration and a recommendation.
CAROLYN LEITH, a member of the Performing Art Lovers of
Chapel Hill High School (PALS) , stated that this group works to support
the cultural art activities that take place at the High School in the
Cultural Arts Building. She asked that the County set aside some
capital improvement funds to take care of the maintenance of this
facility. These improvements would cost approximately $125,000. She
stated that the curtains have never been cleaned and are in disrepair.
They need to be replaced. There is a desperate need for a total
lighting system for the stage. She feels the building is a County asset
that requires proper maintenance to continue to work well. Many non-
school community groups use the building at the rate of 1-1/2 times per
month. She asked the Board to support funding for replacement items
and maintenance. She stressed that many students and citizens are
served by this facility.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chairman
Carey to close the public hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
It was decided that this item would be placed on the next
agenda for formal action by the Board.
B. SPOTLIGHTING AND HUNTING OR FISHING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
This item was presented to receive written comments.
Chairman Carey reported that they have received two letters against
these proposed changes from George T. Painter and Phillip L. Pennell
and seven letters in favor of the proposed changes from Dietrich von
Haugwitz, William G. Barbour, Jean B. Anderson, Zeb V. Terry, Anne
Shortliffe, Cynthia Geiger and Stewart G. Barbour and one petition in
support of the proposed changes which was signed by 23 people. In
addition to these letters received by the Commissioners' office,
Chairman Carey indicated he had received letters at his home address,
most of which were in favor of the proposed changes.
Commissioner Gordon clarified that the proposed local
legislation is not specific to what will actually be approved by the
Board. The local legislation will give the Board the authority to enact
an ordinance to regulate hunting and fishing at the local level.
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to close the public hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
IX. REPORTS
A. ORANGE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Ruth Royster, Director of the Orange County Literacy Council,
stated that the Literacy Council was founded in 1985. They provide one-
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on-one tutoring for adults, eighteen and over, who reach adulthood
without this skill. She explained how students are evaluated and
matched with a tutor. At the present time there are more trained tutors
than there are students. In the past five months, their enrollment has
almost doubled. She explained how they recruit students. Finding ways
to attract non-readers or functionally illiterate adults to the Council
continues to be a major goal of the Literacy Council. She explained
that she has met with employers in those sectors of the work force where
there is a high probability of non-reading employees, such as hotels and
motels, the university and the hospital. She explained how she
interacts with the tutors and the procedure that is used to report
progress. The Council plans to provide a new program for the children
and grandchildren of their adult students. She stated that the
immigrant population of Orange County has grown to about 4000. The
Literacy Council Board of Directors has not as yet decided to offer
English as a Second Language but is studying its feasibility. Ms.
Royster outlined the needs of the Council. Since the Council is a
volunteer organization, they receive most of their funding from United
Way and some additional funding from the County and the Municipalities.
They have received several grants for equipment which is used by the
students. She emphasized that as the Council attempts to expand its
programs and reach a greater number of the County's citizens needing
their help, that additional funding will be needed. Their goal is to
raise the literacy level of Orange County citizens so they may be better
qualified for the work force. She asked for continued support from
County Government. Financial assistance will help them to continue
their services.
Ms. Royster stated they now have 62 students. Chairman Carey
stated that if more minorities served on the Board of Directors it may
encourage more blacks to become involved in the program. He also
expressed a concern about the outreach program and indicated a desire
to learn more about the creative ways in which the Council plans to
reach those citizens who will not come forward.
Discussion ensued on Family Literacy. Orange County does not
have an active program at this time. The Literacy Board is looking into
the program and will explore its feasibility. They do not have the
money to implement a new program of this magnitude.
B. PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION FOR AUTHORITY TO ADOPT A CIVIL
RIGHTS ORDINANCE
Jean Bolduc, member of the Human Relations Commission,
reviewed the process which ultimately indicated to the HRC the need for
a Local Civil Rights Ordinance. They formed an Ordinance Subcommittee
and reviewed the local laws of other jurisdictions as well as federal
laws which prevent discrimination. She feels that the County will
clearly benefit from an Ordinance that will protect the citizens against
the different forms of discrimination. She emphasized that the County
cannot expect the Federal and State Governments to set the standards for
Orange County. She pledged the support of the HRC in working with the
County to put an Ordinance in place which is realistic and effective.
Discussion ensued on whether or not the Ordinance would also
apply to municipalities. Geoff Gledhill stated that the general
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enabling legislation provides that county ordinances are applicable
outside of the territorial boundaries of towns and cities unless the
towns and cities by resolution adopt the ordinance of the County.
Shirley E. Marshall, former County Commissioner, gave some
historical facts about Civil Rights initiatives. She stated that as an
extension of the commitment of Orange County Government to protect their
citizens, the Human Rights Commission was formed in 1987. She outlined
the process the HRC followed to gather background information which led
to the recommendation to seek local legislation to develop a
comprehensive civil rights ordinance. The ordinance would spell out the
many different forms of discrimination and define specifically what
protection the citizens might expect from their County Government as
well as how the Ordinance will be enforced. She supports this request
for enabling legislation.
Joe Herzenberg, member of the Chapel Hill Town Council, spoke
in support of a request from the Commissioners for enabling legislation.
There will be time after receiving the enabling legislation for
discussion of the actual ordinance. He stated that after the Ordinance
is adopted, the municipalities could be asked to consider its adoption.
He feels that there is support from Chapel Hill and Carrboro for this
ordinance.
C. NEW NPDES STORMWATER REGULATIONS
County Engineer Paul Thames reported on the new stormwater
regulations promulgated by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the
effects of those regulations on Orange County, and Orange County's
response to the regulations. The effective date of these new
regulations will probably be July 1 or January 1 of 1992. Orange County
has two facilities which fall under EPA's definition of an industrial
facility. One is Fairview Park, which is a covered-over landfill, and
the other is the County motor pool facility. The estimated cost for
these two facilities would be $9,000. The Orange County Board of
Education's school bus garage in Hillsborough is also affected at an
estimated cost of $3200. These are permitting costs. There will be
additional costs in meeting the permit requirements.
X. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
A. LOCAL LEGISLATION
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the resolution on spotlighting as stated
below:
WHEREAS, the Sheriff of Orange County has brought to the
attention of the Board of Commissioners the fact that he has received
numerous complaints during the 1990-91 hunting season coming from
property owners and citizens about the incidence of unlawful night deer
hunting and the great inconvenience to citizens caused by person shining
lights searching for deer; and
WHEREAS, members of the Board of County Commissioners have also
received such calls; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners advertised and
conducted a public hearing on this issue at its regular March 4, 1991
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Commissioners meeting held in Hillsborough, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, these same complaints and concerns were expressed by
citizens attending the public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE, PURSUANT TO NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES 113-291.1(e2) ,
ADOPTS THIS RESOLUTION requesting the North Carolina Wildlife Resources
Commission to include Orange County among those counties which have the
extended period during which the intentional sweeping of deer areas with
lights is prohibited and that the rule prevailing in Orange County be
changed to prohibit intentional sweeping of deer areas with lights or
the intentional shining of lights on deer during the period from one-
half hour after sunset until one-half hour before sunrise.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Discussion ensued on the proposed local legislation for the
authority to consider a Civil Rights Ordinance. The Board decided to
add as number nine this request for enabling legislation. The Attorney
will draft the proposed bill for the April 1st Board Meeting at which
time a public hearing will be scheduled. Any amendments made on that
evening will be forwarded to the legislative delegation.
Commissioner Gordon made reference to the Impact Tax legislation
and asked if there had to be any extra wording for adding municipalities
to this legislation. Mr. Gledhill indicated it was okay as written.
He has taken the precaution to bring it to the attention of Chapel
Hill's legal council.
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chairman Carey
to approve the resolution for local legislation as stated below:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County
that the Board hereby requests the Senators and Representatives
representing Orange County to introduce and support the following
legislative matters:
1. AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE PROVISIONS RELATING TO RECREATION AREAS IN ORANGE COUNTY.
2 . AN ACT TO AMEND THE ENABLING LEGISLATION FOR ZONING ORDINANCE
REGULATIONS TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO GRANT DENSITY BONUSES AND
OTHER INCENTIVES FOR DEVELOPERS OF HOUSING FOR PERSONS OF LOW OR
MODERATE INCOME.
3 . AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO ACQUIRE REAL PROPERTY IN
ORDER TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE AND OPEN AREAS FOR THE PRESERVATION,
PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF FARMLAND, WATERSHED AREAS AND DRINKING
WATER SUPPLIES, AND TO ACQUIRE THE FEE OR ANY LESSER INTEREST.
4. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL
SECURITY FOR THE REPAIR AND OPERATION OF COMMUNITY SYSTEMS OF SEWAGE
COLLECTION, TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL.
5. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO
LEVY A TAX ON THE IMPACT OF LAND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
GENERATING REVENUES TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF SCHOOL CAPITAL
FACILITIES AND TO CREATE AN ORANGE COUNTY IMPACT TAX DISTRICT AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO LEVY A TAX ON THE IMPACT OF LAND DEVELOPMENT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERATING REVENUES TO PAY PART OF THE COSTS OF
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SCHOOL CAPITAL FACILITIES REQUIRED BY GROWTH.
6. AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 17.1 AND 18.1 OF CHAPTER 460 OF THE
1987 SESSION LAWS TO MAKE AN IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY ORANGE
COUNTY, INSOFAR AS IT RELATES TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR PUBLIC
SCHOOLS, APPLICABLE TO ALL DEVELOPMENT THAT OCCURS WITHIN THE COUNTY
INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT THAT OCCURS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS AND THE
EXTRATERRITORIAL PLANNING JURISDICTION OF ANY CITY, TOWN OR OTHER
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION LOCATED WITHIN ORANGE COUNTY.
7. AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE ORANGE COUNTY TO LEVY AN OCCUPANCY TAX
WITH THE EXPRESS AUTHORITY FOR THE USE OF SOME OF ITS PROCEEDS FOR A
COUNTY VISITORS' BUREAU.
8. AN ACT ADDING ORANGE COUNTY TO THOSE COUNTIES AUTHORIZED BY
CHAPTER 651 OF THE 1989 SESSION LAWS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH
CAROLINA TO REGULATE TRESPASSING TO HUNT OR FISH ON PRIVATE LANDS BY
LOCAL ORDINANCE.
9. A LOCAL BILL ENABLING ORANGE COUNTY TO ADOPT A HUMAN/CIVIL
RIGHTS ORDINANCE FOR ORANGE COUNTY.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board authorizes the County
Attorney to prepare a draft bill enabling Orange County to adopt a
Human/Civil Rights Ordinance for transmittal with this resolution.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Chairman
Carey to approve the resolution for local legislation as stated below:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ORANGE
COUNTY requests its legislative delegation to support:
1. the need for a permanent, stable revenues source instead of
the present appropriations to reimburse local governments for past
repeal of other local revenues;
2 . state-wide enabling legislation authorizing local option
revenues including admissions, real estate transfer, occupancy
(hotel/motel) and the extension of local sales taxes to the purchase of
autos, boats and planes;
3 . more frequent distribution of local sales tax proceeds or
payment of interest for the period that they are held by the state;
4. state adherence to a schedule of timely payments of sales tax
proceeds to county governments in compliance with state fiscal policy;
5. the need for a revenue source to support the Triangle Trans-
portation Authority; and
6. state-wide legislation to encourage recycling of beverage
containers through deposit and refund requirements.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. ARCHITECT RECOMMENDATION - EFLAND CHEEKS COMMUNITY CENTER
AND PARK
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Chairman Carey to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the contract
with Lucy Carol Davis Associates for architectural services at the
Efland-Cheeks Community Center and Park.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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C. COMMUNITY FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize the County Manager to negotiate an
agreement with the University, Chapel Hill and Carrboro regarding a
fireworks display on July 4, 1991. This approval is with the condition
that other means of providing this event will be explored for future
years. The funds will be included in the recommended budget.
VOTE: AYES, 4; NOES, 1 (Chairman Carey)
There was a consensus of the Board to include this
expenditure in the Recreation and Parks budget in future years and
budget this event as a county-wide recreation function.
D. CONSULTATION SERVICES - OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES GRANT
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a
consultation services agreement with the Center for Early Adolescence
to assist in developing Opportunities for Families Fund Proposal.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
E. ZONING ENFORCEMENT CASES (CIVIL PENALTIES)
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Willhoit to rescind the demand for payment of civil
penalties that was sent to Howard and Rebecca D. Williams of 2711
Buckhorn Road. The violations were corrected by January 8, 1991.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
F. 1991 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' GOALS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to approve the 1991 Board Goals as amended. This
document, as amended by the Board, is an attachment to these minutes on
pages
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
G. FEASIBILITY STUDY - N.C. HIGHWAY 54 WIDENING
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize Chairman Carey and Commissioner
Gordon to write and forward a letter addressing the issue of N.C.
Highway 54 widening and the projects the County wishes to include in the
Transportation Improvement Program instead of the feasibility study.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
H. 1991 JOINT PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chairman
Carey to approve the dates of May 2 and October 10 for the Joint
Planning public hearings.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XI. APPOINTMENTS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to approve the appointment of Dazzie Lane to the JOCCA Board of
Directors as the Carrboro representative.
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VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XII. MINUTES
Action on the minutes was postponed to the next regular
meeting.
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
property/site acquisition and a personnel matter.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Chairman Carey to adjourn the Executive Session and to reconvene into
Regular Session.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to consider, motion was made by
Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chairman Carey to adjourn this
meeting. The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 1, 1991 at 5:30
p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North
Carolina.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk