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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19910506Prt Approved June 25, 1991 1 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 1991 The Board of Equalization and Review met at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. , Vice-Chair Stephen H. Halkiotis, Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Verla C. Insko and Don Willhoit. ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , and Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Clerk to the Board Beverly Blythe gave the Oath of Office to the five County Commissioners. They will serve as the Board of E & R for 1991. Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. convened the meeting. There were no questions and no citizens desired to speak. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting of the Board of E & R will be held at 5: 30 on May 21. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to go in Executive Session to consider the settlement of a claim on behalf of Orange County and to consult with the County Attorney. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to continue the Executive Session immediately following the Regular Meeting and to reconvene into Regular Session at this time. VOTE: UNANIMOUS REGULAR MEETING The Orange County Board of Commissioner met in Regular Session on May 6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. , Vice- Chair Stephen H. Halkiotis, 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 Kathy Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planners Gene Bell, David Stancil and Jim Hinkley and Mary Scearbo, Personnel Director Elaine Holmes, EMS Director Nick Waters, MPA Intern Lucy Lewis, Social Services Director Marti Cook. NOTE: All Documents referenced in these minutes are in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office. Ir 2 I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA The Appointment for the OWASA Board was postponed until the next meeting. II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Chairman Carey announced that those in the audience who desire to speak to an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time. There were no citizens to speak to items not on the printed agenda. PUBLIC CHARGE Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. read the Public Charge. III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as stated below. Item D was removed for separate consideration. A. COUNTY AUCTION 1991 The Board approved the following resolution for the disposal of surplus personal property. RESOLUTION WHEREAS: Orange County desires to dispose of surplus, confiscated and abandoned property in a manner prescribed by North Carolina State Law, WHEREAS: Orange County has given its own departments and funded agencies the opportunity to acquire this property prior to its disposal, WHEREAS: Orange County has determined that public auction would be the most equitable way to dispose of surplus, confiscated and abandoned property and at the same time produce the most revenue for the County NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Orange County Board of Commissioners do authorize the Director of Purchasing and Central Services to conduct a public auction of these surplus and confiscated items found on the attached list on May 18, 1991. The auction to be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Orange County Public Works Department and to be conducted on an as is, highest bidder basis. FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize the Director of Purchasing and Central Services to sign over the title of those vehicles being sold at auction so that ownership may pass to the buyer and to direct the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners to send notice of such 3 authorization to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and do hereby authorize the Director of Purchasing and Central Services to make the necessary adjustments in inventory for items listed and items that have been stolen, salvaged, or destroyed or mistakenly placed in inventory. B. TAX REFUND REQUESTS The Board approved five request for property tax refunds as listed below: NAME ACCOUNT # AMOUNT Ashley, W. W. 2889 $ 45.93 Barrett, Debra Ann 108272 163.60 Perry, Rosa M. 8900091 (release) 100.00 Council, Jesse Jr. 19030 1, 137.89 Berry, Margaret S. 140245 62 .00 C. BID AWARD - DUMPTRUCR The Board approved the bid from University Ford, Inc. for a sum of $31,984.20 for one 25,500 pound GVW Dumptruck with a 14 ' dump bed. D. HILLSBOROUGH HOUSE NUMBERING - removed for separate consideration. VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS D. HILLSBOROUGH HOUSE NUMBERING Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the Town's request to consider maintaining the Town of Hillsborough's street address system on a temporary basis until October 1st at which time additional cost information on continuing the service will be submitted to the Board. VOTE: AYES, 4; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Halkiotis) Commissioner Insko asked for a list of services the County provides to Hillsborough, Carrboro and Chapel Hill on an ongoing basis and the cost associated with these services. IV. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. ALEXANDER VS FLAHERTY RESOLUTION Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below and send to the N.C. Association of County Commissioners, N. C. Department of Human Resources, N. C. Legal Services Resource Center, and the N.C. Association of Social Services Board Members. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Alexander vs Hill (Flaherty) Court Order has been in force for 16+ years with the intent of assuring that 4 applicants for Aid to Families with Dependent Children and Medicaid receive timely determination of eligibility; and, WHEREAS, the most recent Consent Order and Settlement Agreement signed by Legal Services and the State of North Carolina creates severe fiscal sanctions for Counties that fail to reach a certain point threshold on an arbitrary, process- oriented monitoring mechanism; and, WHEREAS, the most recent Consent Order and Settlement Agreement focuses on the process of determining eligibility rather than the results, creates unnecessary paperwork, and in effect, slows the eligibility process; and, WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to providing assistance to eligible applicants on a timely, accountable basis, NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Orange County Board of Commissioners: 1. Request that all parties involved in the Court Order enter into a cooperative effort to renegotiate and modify the most recent Consent Order and Settlement Agreement in a mutual effort to enhance humane, efficient, and timely service; 2. Request that program regulations derived from Federal Law, Court Order, and State policy be modified to simplify and speed the eligibility determination process and that any system adopted to monitor that process be designed to measure results rather than process; 3 . Declare that counties should participate as full partners in all future negotiations regarding this matter. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND SENIOR CENTER WEEK Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the proclamations for Older American Month and Senior Center Week as stated below: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there are more than 12,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County, and, WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes to show appreciation for what they have contributed to their County, State and Nation; and, WHEREAS, All Orange County citizens enjoy the fruits of older persons and their labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place in which to live; and, WHEREAS, Orange County wishes to set aside a special month for recognition of the older segment of its citizenry; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in PROCLAIMING May, 1991 as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH and further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our older Americans. 5 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Local communities support over 10, 000 Senior Centers in the United States, and WHEREAS, Orange County has recognized the importance of Senior Centers and has provided leadership in the development and operations of such facilities in the County, and WHEREAS, Senior Centers affirm the dignity, self-worth and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and knowledge, and enabling their continued contribution to the community, and WHEREAS, Encouraged and supported by the Older Americans Act, Senior Centers function as service delivery focal points, help older persons to help themselves and each other, and offer opportunities to become physically active, mentally challenged, emotionally supported and socially involved, and WHEREAS, The month of May has historically been proclaimed Older Americans Month, and communities across the country are giving special recognition to older persons and the role of Senior Centers in serving them, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Moses Carey, Jr. by the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim the week of May 12-19, 1991, as Senior Center Week calling upon the people of our community to honor older Americans and the Senior Centers that bring together activities and services to their benefit. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. DISABILITY AWARENESS WEER Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proclamation as stated below and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. DISABILITY AWARENESS WEER IN ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, we recognize that persons with disabilities are people who also have abilities and talents, and WHEREAS, with mutual respect and reasonable consideration persons with disabilities, mental or physical, can participate in our society to their fullest capacity, and WHEREAS, while Orange County and the State of North Carolina offer many opportunities for individuals with disabilities, much of our citizenry remains unaware of the capabilities and aspirations of persons with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Orange County recognizes that persons with disabilities are a resource we cannot afford to overlook or not use to their highest potential, and WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina has proclaimed May 5 through May 11, 1991 as "Disability Awareness Week". NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of 6 Commissioners wish to renew their commitment to take those steps necessary for the full integration of people with disabilities into society by proclaiming May 5 through May 11, 1991 as "DISABILITY AWARENESS WEER", and urge all our citizens to participate in activities during this week and become more aware of the needs and capabilities of persons with disabilities. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. RESOLUTION ENDORSING WATER SAVING DEVICES E. RESOLUTION - SUPPORT OF WATER SAVING DEVICES Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the two resolutions as stated below: A RESOLUTION ENDORSING WATER SAVING DEVICES AND REQUESTING OWASA TO ADOPT CERTAIN WATER CONSERVATION POLICIES WHEREAS, water conservation saves money for water consumers by reducing the number of gallons of water consumed and by reducing the need for more capital spending and infrastructure necessitated to meet increasing water demands; and WHEREAS, water conservation protects the environment by conserving our water resources; and WHEREAS, the marketplace has available water-saving appliances and fixtures, such as 1 and 1.5 gallon flush toilets, 2 gallon per minute shower heads, faucets and aerators and conserving washing machines and dishwashers that effectively reduce the amounts of water used in showers, kitchen sinks and toilets, and can result in significant water conservation; and WHEREAS, the marketplace has available other water-saving appliances and fixtures that can be used to upgrade existing commercial buildings, single-family homes and multi-family housing g and significantly reduce water consumption; and WHEREAS, there exists other water consumption policies and measures that can assist in reducing water consumption in Orange County, including but not limited to educational programs to increase consumer awareness about water consumption, the modification of water bills to show consumption in gallons per day, encouraging retrofitting of fixtures, the keeping of the records of firefighting and training water usage, street cleaning usage and watering of shrubs and plants by city, county and volunteer fire departments, the keeping of records for water usage or loss due to line breakage and new water line flushing, the keeping of records or estimation of construction water usage, the keeping of records for the university and hospital water usages, improvements i metering of water usage, annual proclamation of water week and other utilities and municipalities to heighten water reducing devices, and the development of long-term plan wastewater reuse, a comprehensive water audit to detect water leaks, the development of a least cost 7 approach to an overall water demand management plan for OWASA's customers, and the publication of per-capita consumption figures to make the trends available to the public; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners ;supports these measures and policies to reduce water consumption in Orange County. NOW, THEREFORE, THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLVES: Section 1. For the above-stated reasons, the Board of Commissioners supports the continued development by OWASA of policies and measures as described above. Section 2. The Board of Commissioners asks the OWASA Board of Directors to examine its policies and measures for reducing water consumption and determine if the measures and policies outlined above are part of its plan, and if not, determine if such policies and measures, as well as others that may be developed, are appropriate and should be enacted for its service area. Section 3. Copies of this resolution shall be sent to the Chapel Hill Town Council. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. A RESOLUTION ENDORSING WATER SAVING DEVICES AND ASKING FOR APPROVAL BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL WHEREAS, water conservation saves money for water consumers by reducing the number of gallons of water consumed and by reducing the need for more capital spending and infrastructure necessitated to meet increasing water demands; and WHEREAS, water conservation protects the environment by conserving our water resources, and WHEREAS, water conservation results in specific savings on sewage treatment costs and on water supply projects and reservoir planning; and WHEREAS, the marketplace has available water-saving appliances and fixtures, such as 1 and 1.5 gallon flush toilets, 2 gallon per minute shower heads, faucets with aerators and conserving washing machines and dishwashers that effectively reduce the amounts of water used in showers, kitchen sinks and toilets, and can result in significant water conservation, and WHEREAS, the marketplace has available other water-saving appliances and fixtures that can be used to upgrade existing commercial buildings, single-family homes and multi-family housing and significantly reduce water consumption; and WHEREAS, even though local ordinances can be amended to require advanced water saving fixtures in new construction and retrofit devices for upgrading the water use by shower heads, faucets and toilets in older buildings, it appears that such requirements may need approval by the N. C. State 8 Building Code Council for inclusion in the N. C. State Building Code; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners will adopt changes to the county's ordinance in accordance to the state building codes regarding advanced water saving fixtures for new construction and retrofit devices for upgrading the water used by shower heads, faucets and toilets in older buildings and will petition and ask the N. C. State Building Code Council to allow such fixtures and retrofit devices under the N.C. State Building Code. NOW THEREFORE, THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLVES: Section 1. For the above-stated reasons, the Orange County Board of Commissioners supports the continued development of advanced water saving fixtures and retrofit devices for upgrading shower heads, faucets and toilets as well as their use in the marketplace. Section 2. The Orange County Board of Commissioners asks the Chapel Hill town Council, the Durham City Council, the Durham County Board of Commissioners, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners, the Pittsboro Town Council, and the Triangle J Council of Governments to support the continued development of advanced water saving fixtures and retrofit devices for upgrading shower heads, faucets and toilets as well as their use in the marketplace, and in old and new construction in the State of North Carolina. Section 3. The Board of Commissioners asks the governing bodies of the Cities of Chapel Hill, Durham and Pittsboro, the County Commissioners of Durham County and Chatham County, the Orange Water and Sewer Authority and the Triangle J Council of Governments to join with them in petitioning and asking the N. C. State Building Code Council to allow advanced water-saving fixtures,such as 1 and 1.5 gallon flush toilets, 2-gallon per minute shower heads, faucets with aerators and conserving washing machines and dishwashers that effectively reduce the amount of water used in showers, kitchen sinks and toilets, as well as retrofit, water saving devices for reducing water consumption to be used in existing and newly constructed buildings and homes, under the N. C. State Building Code. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. VOTE: UNANIMOUS V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. NCDOT PROPOSED 1991-92 SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. J. W. Watkins, DOT Division Engineer presented for public comments the proposed NCDOT 1991-92 Secondary Road Improvements 9 Program. He indicated that the present priority list would be used for one more year. At that time, it may be decided by the Transportation Board to do a new priority list. He listed the rural roads and the subdivision/residential roads that are scheduled for paving in 1991- 92. The anticipated allocation for Orange County amounts to $1,423,213. He stated they expect to receive additional funds and will adjust the schedule at that time. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS. MARGARET UNDERWOOD expressed a concern about the intersection of I-85 and Mt. Hermon Church Road. The trucks turn onto this road to avoid the scales on I-85 and the road is congested with trucks. Mr. Watkins will look into the situation. JAMES BUMPHUS expressed a concern about an unpaved road which has no speed limit sign. Mr. Watkins explained they do not put speed limit signs on unpaved roads. DOT and the County Engineer will look at the situation and report back to the Board. JAMES GENTRY spoke in favor of paving Carolina Loop Road. SIM EFLAND spoke in favor of paving Harmony Church Road, High Rock Road and North Oak Road. WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Insko to approve the proposed 1991-92 Secondary Road Improvements Program as presented by NCDOT. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VII. REPORTS A. YOUTH SYMPOSIUM FINAL REPORT This report was given by Lucy Lewis. She indicated that the report includes the recommendation made by the Symposium participants, and briefly addresses the progress made on each recommendation. She gave a brief summary of the report and outlined the future plans to carry out the recommendations. Commissioner Gordon asked that one topic she would like to see addressed is the County's responsibility in meeting the needs of children and their families. She emphasized that there are very few activities for young adolescents. County Manager John Link clarified that this document is intended to be a set of guidelines on how the community can meet the needs of the youth. The implementation of this plan will not necessitate any new positions or programs for this next year. Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to accept the final document which will be used by the various youth organizations including the County in setting priorities for continuing to coordinate and improve youth services. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. OWASA QUARTERLY REPORT 10 Lois Herring, OWASA Board Chair, gave this report. In answer to a question from Commissioner Insko about the Watershed Classification for University Lake, Ms. Herring indicated she thinks it will be WS II. If the watershed was classified a water critical watershed, then OWASA's regulations, which are more stringent than the State regulations, would be in effect. Commissioner Willhoit would like to review the map which shows the various watershed designations. C. DCHC TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Planner Gene Bell reported the results of the April 24, 1991 meeting of the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee. The major item of interest on the County's TIP request was withholding endorsement of widening US 15-501 from Morgan Creek to the Chatham County Line until such time as equal consideration was given to a connector road from US 15-501 to I-40. The TAC voted unanimously to request that the State Board of Transportation move all actions related to R-942 back a year on the funding schedule. During this time, Chapel Hill, Orange County, Chatham County, and DOT representatives will attempt to reach a compromise. Another item of interest was stormwater best management practices along Orange County's Interstate corridors inside WS-III or higher watersheds. There were assurances from DOT staff and the representative from the Federal Highway Administration that such practices were being followed along the interstates. D. LUP-4-90 AMENDMENTS TO THE JOINT PLANNING LAND USE PLAN AND AGREEMENT FOR THE RURAL BUFFER John Link stated that this report is to update the Board on where the County is on pursuing the amendments based on the Rural Character Study. Planner David Stancil presented a report on amendments to the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan and Joint Planning Agreement which reflect a portion of the Conceptual Guidelines for the Rural Buffer. He briefly described the four alternatives as stated in the agenda abstract. After an extended discussion it was decided that an action plan would be developed by the County Manager outlining the alternatives. This will be placed on a future agenda for discussion on how to approach the five recommendations. He asked that the Board provide guidance on timelines for these five recommendations. Chairman Carey feels it is important to inform the citizens on what the County intends to do about a monitoring plan for alternative septic systems in the County. John Link indicated this report would be forthcoming in June. VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. CP-1-91 ROBERT AYERS AND HAROLD HARRIS The Board was asked to consider a proposed amendment to the Orange County Comprehensive Plan by Robert Ayers and Harold Harris. The property is located in Hillsborough Township, south of the Interstate 40/Old Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road interchange. The property contains 11 32.76 acres, with access to Old Chapel Hill-Hillsborough Road. The site has 2200 feet of frontage along the western right-of-way of Interstate 40. The site and surrounding properties are currently designated Rural Residential on the Land Use Element. The proposed amendment would create a new free-standing Commercial Transition Activity Node/Ten year Transition area on this site. The applicants have stated the desire to pursue application for an office park on this site. A public hearing was held on February 25, 1991 and the Planning Board considered this item on March 18, 1991 and recommended denial based on the applicants desire to receive a decision based on existing policy. Planner David Stancil informed the Board that there are three projects or studies that have a lot of relevance to this particular land use plan amendment. There is a committee made up of EDC and Planning Board members who are looking at sites across the county for appropriate economic development opportunities. One of the sites they will be looking at will be this interchange. Secondly, there is an effort with the Town of Hillsborough to pursue a cooperative planning zone. This area is under discussion in that plan. Third, the County's Land Use element was adopted in 1981 and is scheduled for a ten year update in the near future. The Planning Department is waiting on more concrete census data before doing this as well as other studies such as watershed and transportation plans. In 1984, an area study was done of this interchange and the Board voted against designating a node at this property and continuance of the rural residential designation at that time. Chair Carey noted that the Public Hearing was held open to include the Planning Board recommendation and any additional written comments. The Public Hearing was declared closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to deny the proposed amendment as per the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. OPC MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY BUILDING RENOVATIONS Debbie DeHoff from OPC Mental Health explained that they require additional space before the completion of the new Southern Human Services Building. They request approval to construct an approximately 1400 square feet addition to the County owned Southern Human Services Building #2. They will pay for this addition by appropriating $145,000 from their fund balance and request $21,500 from the County to complete funding for the project. Commissioner Willhoit questioned the future use of the buildings in the complex and Ms. DeHoff indicated that they eventually will have all three buildings. He questioned the traditional role of that building with the community, and how this addition would impact the neighborhood. The decision on this request was postponed to May 21. This will allow additional time for OPC to hold a public hearing and to survey the surrounding residents to inform them of their plans and how the space will be utilized and to receive feedback on their proposal. C. ADDITION TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN 12 County Manager John Link explained that the FY 1990-91 Approved Budget included the addition of two Permanent Full-Time paramedic positions in the Emergency Management Services budget to address the increased number of service calls and to promote the County's Emergency Medical Services Quality Assurance Program. He is requesting that these two position be reclassified to Field Supervisor. They will be able to assure the kind of quality assurance that the County wants uniformly applied during late hours at night or on the weekend. Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the addition of the EMS Field Supervisor class to the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan at Salary Grade 68. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. SUBSTANTIAL EOUIVALENCY EXEMPTION FOR CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to adopt a statement of intent to apply the same classification and pay system in Health and Social Services Departments as has been applied in other County departments through the Phase I Classification and Pay Study and authorize the Chair to sign. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. ZONING ENFORCEMENT CASES RECOMMENDATIONS ON CIVIL PENALTIES FOR ZONING CASES It was the consensus of the Board to allow Thomas W. Underwood and Carl Swanson an additional 30 days to come into compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. A report will be given to the Board on June 25 of the progress on these two zoning violations with a list of those items which still need to be removed. F. ADVERTISEMENT - MAY 28, 1991 PUBLIC HEARING Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve the advertisement for the May 28, 1991 public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS G. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL CAPITAL NEEDS Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the composition of the Citizens Advisory Committee on school capital needs as presented by the County Manager with two additional members from the two teacher organizations and to consider consultant support in assisting the committee in accomplishing its tasks. VOTE: UNANIMOUS H. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE N.C. ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Postponed to the next meeting ' w 13 I. LEASE APPROVAL - CHAPEL HILL SATELLITE SENIOR CENTER Reverend Robert Seymour reported that the Chapel Hill Town Council did not make a commitment of funds for this project at their meeting held tonight. He feels they have a majority of the Board Members who support the project. Commissioner Gordon noted that the Town Manager has indicated they may be able to allocate $12,000 for operations and also plan the programming for the Center. This leaves the Board with a motion and conditions not fulfilled. She suggested that since the 6102 square feet meets the minimum requirement by the task force, they approve the funds for that space and ask the senior citizens to defray the operational, maintenance and program space. This is an expansion item in a very tight year. She commended the efforts of the seniors in supporting this center and stated she fully supports the senior center. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey to approve a five year lease with Elliott Center Investors for 6102 square feet as the base lease and 2938 square feet supported by funds from the Task Force, for a total of 9040 square feet, for the purpose of establishing a Chapel Hill Satellite Senior Center; and to authorize the establishment of subleases if said funding is not obtained; and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board contingent upon final review and approval by the County Attorney. VOTE: AYES, 4; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Gordon) IX. APPOINTMENTS Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to reappoint James Dingfelder and Lorraine Parker to the Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. VOTE: UNANIMOUS The OWASA appointment will be considered at a later meeting. X. MINUTES - NONE XI. BOARD COMMENTS - NONE XII. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to go into Executive Session to consider the settlement of a claim on behalf of Orange County and to consult with the County Attorney. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, 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, Chairman Carey adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on May 21, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin Street Post Office District Courtroom in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk