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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19920504 APPROVED 6j29j92 MINUTES BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MAY 4, 1992 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met as the Board of Equalization and Review at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 1992 in Superior Courtroom, new County Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Alice M. Gordon and Don Willhoit. COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant Manager Rod Visser, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Tax Assessor Kermit Lloyd, Chief Appraiser John Smith, and Real Property Appraiser Donald Tapp. OATH OF OFFICE Clerk to the Board Beverly Blythe administered the oath of office to Chair Carey and Commissioners Gordon and Willhoit. CHAIR PERSON CHOSEN Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to appoint Chair Carey as chair of the Board of Equalization and Review. VOTE: UNANIMOUS PRESENTATION OF APPEALS Two appeals have been received. One from Michael N. Thompson, Merryland Investment Co., and the other from Lawrence Karmiol. Mr. Karmiol stated that the $173,000 assessed value of his condominium unit is assessed over the true market value. He purchased the unit in 1986. No other units sold at that time. A 1990 appraisal by a realtor lists a duplicate "C" unit for sale at $140,000 which did not sell. It is presently listed at $139,900 but can be purchased for less. A proposed similar structure lists a 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit for $126,000. Therefore, he is asking that his assessed value be reduced to $138,000. Kermit Lloyd indicated that Mr. Karmiol has not presented any information that would prove that this appraisal is different from others in the same category. The General Statutes 105-287 does not allow this type of adjustment to be made in a year in which a general reappraisal or horizontal adjustment of real property in the county is not made. The valuation cannot be changed except for a unique circumstance that other property in this same category don't share. Based on 1986 sales and evaluation at that time, the value is correct. Prices have decreased since that time but there is nothing unique about this property as compared with other like properties. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF E & R. Michael N. Thompson stated that Merryland Investment Company appeals the valuation of $6,790,629 for the Timber Hollows Apartments. They purchased this property in August, 1991 for $6,100,000 through Resolute Trust. The tax valuation represents a 10~ increase. Kermit Lloyd explained that the same General Statute stated above r _.. applies in this situation. Purchasing the property at an auction does not make it unique or different. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF E & R. Kermit Lloyd will give the Board of County Commissioners a written report on condo conversions. That report is made a part of these minutes by reference . Since no other appeals were received, Chair Carey adjourned the Board of E & R. Moses Carey, Jr., Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk APPROVED 6-29-92 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY MAY 4, 1992 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met as the Orange County Housing Authority on May 4, 1992 at 7:25 p.m. in Superior Courtroom in Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis and Don Willhoit. COUNTY COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Verla C. Insko COUNTY ATTORNEY: Geoffrey Gledhill STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant County Manager Rod Visser, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning_ Director Marvin Collins, Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Budget Director Sally Kost, Health Director Dan Reimer, and EMS Director Nick Waters. PROPERTY TRANSFER FROM ORANGE COUNTY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis., seconded by Commissioner Gordon to adopt the resolution as stated below which conveys the property in the Knolls community to the Orange County Housing Authority and authorizes the Chair to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board: RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY ACCEPTING PROPERTY CONVEYED BY ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, on the 4th day of May, 1992, the Chairman of the Orange County Board of commissioners tendered non-warranty deeds to the Orange County Housing Authority for the following parcels of property (hereinafter referred to as "the parcels of property"): Parcel I: Tax Parcel 7.100.C.10 Parcel II: Tax Parcel 7.100.C.10A Parcel III: Tax Parcel 7.91.H.7 WHEREAS, the Orange County Housing Authority has determined that the parcels of property can be developed to provide dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; WHEREAS, it is expected that Habitat for Humanity of Orange County will present to the Orange County Housing Authority a~development plan for the development of the parcels of property in order to provide dwelling accommodations for persons of low income; and WHEREAS, it is expected that Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and the Orange County Housing Authority will enter into a cooperation agreement which will provide for the development and construction of housing for persons of low income to be located on the parcels~of property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 157.1 et seq., the Orange County Housing. Authority accepts the tender of deeds from Orange County for the parcels of property by accepting the non-warranty deeds tendered by Orange County which in form and substance are the same as the copies of those deeds which are Exhibits A, B and C to this Resolution. This the 4th day of May' 1992. VOTE: UNANIMOUS NOTE: FOR THE RECORD, THESE DEEDS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY EXECUTED AND RECORDED AND ARE PRESENTLY IN THE VAULT LOCATED IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT ALONG WITH ALL OTHER DEEDS FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. - ADJOURNMENT With no further items for consideration, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting. Moses Carey, Jr., Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk - APPROVED 6-1-92 AGENDA DETAIL ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1992 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, May 4, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in Superior Courtroom, new County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis and Don Willhoit. COUNTY COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Verla C. Insko COUNTY ATTORNEY: Geoffrey Gledhill STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant County Manager Rod Visser, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning Director Marvin Collins, Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes, Budget Analyst Donna Hamlet, Planner Emily Cameron, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Budget Director Sally Kost, Recreation and Parks Director MaryAnne Moore, Health Director Dan Reimer, EMS Assistant Director Jeanette Smith, and County Engineer Paul Thames NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THESE MINUTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT AGENDA FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE. I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA - NONE 11. AUDIENCE COMMENTS A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chair Carey announced that those citizens in the audience who want to speak to an item on the Printed Agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time. 8. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Susan Sexton asked that the APS be held accountable for their actions in handling animals. She feels she has not received any answers from the members of the Board of Commissioners or County Administration. Mark Marcoplos spoke about waste being accepted from outside the county. He asked that the Commissioners not accept waste from outside Orange County. He does not support incineration. Commissioner Willhoit asked that a resolution addressing this issue be placed on the next agenda for the Board's consideration. He wants the resolution to also support recycling. Commissioner Gordon asked for an update on the landfill site selection at the next meeting. Horace Johnson asked that the County develop a comprehensive approach to recycling before looking at specific sites for a landfill. He asked that the Commissioners work out a sensible solution to include recycling and educating the young. He wants a decision that is fair to everyone. Leigh Peek read a prepared statement. She feels that the process has gone awry and asked that the Board assist in the landfill search. She stated that a 6-5 vote approved drilling all four potential landfill sites. She asked that the Commissioners look at the process and as a Board request 2 a recall of that vote. She feels that if a vote is taken that maybe only three sites will be approved for a full geotechnical investigation which would mean a savings of $20, 000 to $30, 000. She asked that the Commissioners get involved now in the landfill search process to ensure that the unblemished integrity of the citizen search process is maintained. John Hartwell asked that the County Commissioners get back into the drivers seat and take charge of the Site Search Committee which has been badly derailed. He feels the Board of County Commissioners should be setting the policies and giving direction to the LOG. There is a hugh cross-section of the population in attendance tonight and they understand that times have changed and people cannot continue to dispose of-their trash the old way. He asked that the Board take leadership in this process. Robert Ferguson read a prepared statement which was addressed to "All Media and all concerned Orange County Citizens." In summary he feels that the LOG misinformed members of the LSC in regards to the proxy vote of Bryant Walker. He stated that the citizens of Orange County are calling for a revote of the LSC's decision to drill all four sites. He also does not support lowering the tipping fee for the UNC ash. David Laul read a press release, dated May 4, 1992 with a caption which read "Citizens Against Site Eleven". In summary the press .release demanded a revote on the decision to drill all four landfill sites. The press release also demanded that the County Commissioners pass a resolution that would prohibit the use of Orange- County's Landfill for waste from outside the County. He stated that the citizens of rural Orange County have insufficient representation in County government and feel that solid waste policy is being set by the Chapel Hill Public Works Department behind closed doors. Commissioner Halkiotis reiterated that he voted against lowering the fee for the disposal of ash. He feels the most important thing now is recycling. He feels Orange County can recycle 51~ and must continue working toward this goal. PUBLIC CB:ARGE Chair Carey dispensed with the reading of the Public Charge. III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Consent Agenda as stated below: A. TA8 REFUND REOIIESTS NAME ACCOUNT # AMOUNT Herman C. Davis 115496 $ 1,469.41 William James Mullen 27269 108.04 Wesley Bonds 170406 8.24 Bryce A. Neighbours 132839 44.36 Pratt, Donald C. & Ethel 76829 351.25 Helen K. Baucom 90492 56.57 Whitted, Wiley & Kattie 53962 75.73 VOTE: UNANIMOUS IV. RESOLIITIONS[PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION OF THE WEER OF MAY 3-9, 1992, AS ORANGE COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WEER Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the proclamation designating May 3 through May 9 as Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners' Week: P R O C L A M A T I O N CLERKS TO THE BOARDS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY MAY 3 THROUGH MAY 9, 1992 WHEREAS, It is imperative to the democratic process that a well informed citizenry participate in the operation of their local government; and WHEREAS, the office of the Clerk to the Board provides the communication link between the citizens, the local government legislative body and administrative departments and agencies of government at other levels; and WHEREAS, the County Clerks serve as the information center on the functions of their local government by making available the records of local government, distribution of published materials and reports and answering questions on the government activities and programs; and WHEREAS, the Clerks to the Boards have upon their own initiative participated in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state and national organizations which not only improve the operation of their office but through their achievements and awards have brought favorable publicity to the county that they serve. NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do recognize the week of May 3 through May 9, 1992, as Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners' Week, and extend our appreciation to our Clerk to the Board and her staff and to all County Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the county they represent. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. EMS WEER PROCLAMATION Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to adopt the proclamation as stated below designating May 10 through May 16, 1992 as EMS Week in Orange County: A PROCLAMATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK 4 MAY 10 THROUGH MAY 16, 1992 WHEREAS, Governor James G. Martin has proclaimed the week of May 10 through May 16, 1992, as Emergency Medical Services Week in North Carolina, and WHEREAS, The Emergency Medical Service in Orange County is a complex system involving Telecommunicators, First Responders, Law Enforcement Officers, Nurses, Doctors, County Staff and Volunteers from Orange County and South Orange Rescue Squads, and WHEREAS, These people must attend many hours of training in addition to hours of service, and WHEREAS, They place themselves in peril to provide emergency assistance to the sick and injured in Orange County, and WHEREAS, The citizens of the County have supported the E.M.S. service through both taxes and donations, and WHEREAS, The Orange County Board of Commissioners publicly acknowledge their support and appreciation to all the members of the Orange County Emergency Medical Services System, NOW THEREFORE, The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim the week of May 10 through 16, 1992, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEER and encourages all citizens of Orange County to continue to support their E.M.S. system. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEER Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to .adopt the proclamation designating May 10 - 16, 1992, as National Historic Preservation Week as stated below: PROCLAMATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK WHEREAS, historic preservation allows Americans to experience their diverse heritage and culture; and WHEREAS, historic preservation enhances the quality of life in cities, towns, and rural areas across America; and WHEREAS, Orange County is committed to preserving its historic cultural resources for its citizens and future generations; and WHEREAS, "Preservation Brings History to Life" is the theme for National Historic Preservation Week 1992, co-sponsored by the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation; NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim May 10-16, 1992 as National Historic preservation Week in celebration of the cultural heritage of Orange County and hereby urges all citizens to support historic preservation efforts. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 5 V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -NO1~E VI. PIIBLIC HEARING A. PROPOSED 1992-93 SECONDARY ROADS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM This public hearing was held to receive citizen comments on the proposed North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 1992-93 Secondary Road Improvement Program. John Watkins, DOT Division Engineer, stated that the same priority list has been used for four years. Next year there will be a new Transportation Board and they will probably develop a new priority list. In answer to a question Mr. Watkins stated that the County does not have the authority to change the priority list. In Orange County there are still 171 rural roads and 45 residential roads to be paved. DOT still hopes to pave all roads by 2002. This depends on the economy. The Public Hearing was open for public comment. JOHN ARCHER who lives on Martin Road in Efland stated that there are 14 property owners who signed a petition to have the road paved. They are now at priority 37 and would like to be moved up on the list. Mr. Watkins explained that he did not know when they would pave Martin Road. They have not received all the right-of-way authorizations for the proposed list of roads for this year. MELVIN WALTERS lives on Ebenezer Church Road. He stated that citizens have tried for several years to get the road paved. He asked that they remain a priority road and be paved this year. Mr. Watkins stated that DOT works with the citizens and uses as much flexibility as possible in getting the required right-of-way. MR. WRENN stated that on Tuscarora Drive there is one property owner who refuses to give the required right-of-way so the road has not been paved. Mr. Watkins indicated that there are four property owners who will not sign. They will continue trying to get the right-of-way. Mr. Watkins introduced Joey Hopkins, the County Maintenance Engineer. In answer to a question Mr. Watkins indicated that it is against the law to place political signs on any road right-of-way. They remove these signs first from the interstates, second they remove the signs for safety reasons and third they remove these signs from other roads. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proposed North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 1992-93 Secondary Road Improvement Program as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. 1992-97 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN John Link stated that on April 21st the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 1992-97 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The Board held the public hearing open for additional comments. The staff is available to answer questions. 6 Stella Mauncell stated that as a professional she has been involved with swimming for 45 years. There are tremendous needs in this county. She is surprised by the number of people who cannot swim. There are also other segments of the society that can benefit from the pool. Elvira Mebane stated that the people in the Efland Cheeks community are in favor of this proposal. They either have to go to Alamance County or Chapel Hill for swimming facilities. She asked the Board to please consider this pool for all the people in Orange County. Bobby Nichols does not support the swimming pool. He feels there is better use for four million dollars. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL WRITTEN COMMENTS C. PROPOSED SCHOOL IMPACT FEES Planning Director Marvin Collins stated that this is the first of two public hearings on impact fees which would assist in financing construction of new school facilities necessitated by growth in Orange County. He stated that impact fees will be paid by those moving into the County because they create the need for additional services. The purpose of these fees and the fee schedule is to finance school capital needs which have been identified over the next six years. He presented two options. Option #1 showed the impact fee that would be necessary to raise $2 million and Option 2 showed the impact fee that would be necessary to raise $3 million. The fees will apply to new construction only, not existing housing. There are several alternatives for when the fee may be collected. He said that one concern is that this fee adds to the cost of low and moderate income housing and the major concern is the regressive nature of the fee. The Public Hearing was open for citizens comments. VIC KNIGHT stated that he knows it is a difficult task to fund the needs of the schools. He does not feel this is the way to pay for school needs. This will impact on the sale of real estate. People will view this as a tax. The Board of County Commissioners has indicated that affordable housing is a key concern. This impact fee is not a benefit to the majority of people in this county. He is against the implementation of these fees. JIM GRAY made reference to the News of Orange and the article about impact fees. He stated that usually fees are due at the time the plat is submitted. Few waivers are given. When Habitat for Humanity was issued alternate funds they had to find the money to pay these fees up front. Fee payment is set up in a county Ordinance. He made reference to the way fees are levied in an urban County adjacent to Washington, DC. The fee for a single family dwelling is $2, 096 - flat across the board. They allow no waivers even for Habitat. Only the areas where development is occurring were included in this program and the money was used in this specific area. The fee is added to the mortgage which means that interest is paid on this fee. The price for existing homes automatically goes up and buyers must pay more. It also reduces the opportunity for first-time home buyers. It does raise the County tax base because it raises the property evaluation. He feels that there must be a better way to raise money and that a lot more time is required to set up this program. JOHNNY KENNEDY spoke in opposition of this fee. CONNIE SHUPING spoke as a member of the Chapel Hill Board of Realtors. She stated that no one is against more or better schools but that they should be paid for by all the people because it benefits all the people. She opposes the fee. She referred to a city where these fees were implemented and stated that housing starts fell drastically. This fee will have an impact on affordable housing. Both existing and new home owners pay property taxes. She asked that the Board of County Commissioners think about this issue and provide enough time to study it thoroughly. R. ALEXANDER ZAFFRE asked that the Board of Commissioners take a stand for fair and equitable housing. He asked how many will not be able to own a home because of this fee. This systematically takes away the opportunities for the middle class -- working class of people. VERN MILLER stated that his parents worked and paid taxes to live in the County to pay for the schools. He questioned taxing a person who has lived here all their lives as well as one who is moving into the County. Also, he feels that the County should fund the schools first and then everything else. He feels that the implementation of impact fees is complex. He asked how they justify placing the entire cost of a school on the first 500 students in that school. In terms of social programs, he has a problem with what is his fair share. The table must take into account some of the general revenue that the County receives. LARRY CARROLL spoke on behalf of the Homebuilders Association of Hillsborough and Chapel Hill. He stated that impact fees will increase the cost of housing. Construction workers do add to the tax base. Parents have been paying taxes and if they decide to build a new home must then pay additional taxes. HENRY WHITFIELD stated his support to raise taxes. He is upset about impact fees. He made reference to OWASA and the high cost of availability fees they charge. He asked the Board to forget impact fees stating that they are not fair and do not spread out the costs across the population. He asked that the Board of County Commissioners look at the expenditures for the schools and raise taxes instead of implementing impact fees. MAX KENNEDY spoke against the impact fees. He understand that there is about an $800,000 shortfall in the County budget this year. The impact tax is regressive. The building industry is just coming out of a depression. The fee is presented to raise money for the schools. This discussion is another nail in the coffin for the school bond issue. Nothing has happened with the one million dollar bond passed by the County in 1988 for water. The economic impact of many of the fees and requirements on the docket have caused housing costs to increase. There are less and less 8 opportunity for people to build houses. He urged the County Commissioners to find another way to finance the schools. JOE HERZENBERG read a prepared statement from Chapel Hill Mayor Kenneth S. Broun regarding the Town Council's concern about the County's proposed system of school impact fees. A copy of this statement is in the Permanent Agenda File in the Clerk's Office. Chair Carey announced that a second public hearing on school impact fees will be held on May 26th, as part of the Regular Quarterly Public Hearing. D. ENO MOIINTAIN ROAD CLOSING AND A DECISION A statement in support of giving title of the right-of-way of the former Eno Mountain Road by Orange County to adjacent landowners was received from Hervey McIver and is hereby entered into the record by reference. The Board determined that the closing of this portion of Eno Mountain Road is not contrary to the public interest and that no individual will be denied access by the closing of this road. Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to adopt the order as presented which closes a portion of Eno Mountain Road, formerly part of S.R. 1148. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. EFLAND CDBG APPLICATION AND A DECISION No public comments were made and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to authorize the submission of the Efland CDBG Application by May 15, 1992 and to authorize the Chair to sign the application document on behalf of the Board upon approval by the County Attorney. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VII. REPORTS A. JAIL INSPECTION REPORT Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to accept the jail inspection report for March 24, 1992 as submitted. UNANIMOUS B. TRIANGLE FIXED GIIIDEWAY STIIDY Triangle Transit Authority Director Jim Ritchie and County Commissioner representative Shirley Marshall extended to the Board of County Commissioners an invitation to a meeting of elected officials from the area on June 22, 1992. C. WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE ASSURANCE PROGRAM 9 Health Director Dan Reimer provided information regarding optional wastewater treatment systems in Orange County as well as related requirements of the N.C. Division of Environmental Health for system reviews in management entities. Commissioner Willhoit questioned the design function and the monitoring function being performed by the same person. Commissioner Halkiotis expressed a need to educate the people about their low pressure systems. John Link noted that the program being recommended will be paid for by the users. The County would provide the service for a fee. Commissioner Gordon asked for additional discussion on Type IV systems (low pressure pipe systems with a single pump) as to whether to support the Board of Health's designation of the Health Department as the management entity for Type IV systems. Also, it was decided that additional discussion is needed on the fee schedule. Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to direct the staff to develop projected costs and a fee schedule necessary to fully fund the monitoring and maintenance assurance program in the context of the FY 92-93 budget ordinance and to direct the staff to develop a draft agreement with DEM for the review of systems approved by DEM, which will be considered in conjunction with the county engineer's report. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. 1992-97 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (DISCUSSION) This item was postponed to the next meeting. B. ADVERTISEMENT FOR MAY 26. 1992 PUBLIC HEARING Section 2.2.14.3 of Article 2 requires that principal amendments to the Comprehensive Plan only be considered once each year at the quarterly public hearing in February. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to add to the public hearing for May 26 an amendment to the above mentioned section in the Zoning Ordinance. VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Gordon) Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to rescind the above motion. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve the Notice of Public Hearing for May 26, 1992 to include the consideration of amendments to Section 2.2.14.3 of Article 2 and to delete CP-1-92 from the public hearing schedule. VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Gordon) Motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to hold the public hearing on University Station on June 29, 1992. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 10 C. PETITION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ABANDONMENT - WOLF'S POND SUBDIVISION Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the resolution stated below which sets a public hearing on the abandonment of a right-of-way located between Boulder Bluff (SR 2020) and Wolf's Court (SR 2019) in Wolf's Pond Subdivision. RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INTENT TO CLOSE A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN WOLF'S POND SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, petitioners Frances L. Greenstein, Robert B. Cairns, Beverly D. Cairns, Anthony J. Rignola, Francine A. Rignoia, Furman E. Goggins and Phyllis J. Goggins have filed a petition before the Board of County Commissioners to close a right-of-way identified on the map which is part of Exhibit A to this Resolution (hereinafter "the abandoned right-of-way"); and WHEREAS, it appears from the petition that the road in the abandoned right-of-way has never been constructed; and WHEREAS, it appears that no individual, firm or corporation owns property in the vicinity of said right-of-way without a reasonable means of ingress and egress to his, her or its property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County that it intends to close the abandoned right-of-way. That prior to a decision on the closing of the abandoned right-of-way, a public hearing shall be held in the superior courtroom of the Orange County Courthouse, on the 1st day of June, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners is directed to publish this Resolution in the Chapel Hill Herald and the News of Orange County once a week for four (4) successive weeks before said hearing and that the Clerk shall send by certified mail to each owner of property adjoining the abandoned right-of-way and shall prominently post a copy of this Resolution in at least two (2) places along the abandoned road as required by N.C. General Statutes 153A-241. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. RED WOLF AT PINEY MOUNTAIN - PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Preliminary Plan for Red Wolf at Piney Mountain with a public road built to State standards and subject to the conditions contained in the resolution of Approval. VOTE: UNANIMOUS IX. BOARD COMMENTS John Link reported that an additional 30 day. extension has been granted to those people who live at the Hilltop Mobile Home Park. Tara Fikes will provide assistance to those who need help to relocate. X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT John Link reported that the "In Touch with Orange County" module is in full operation at University Mall in Chapel Hill. He also announced that the Efland Cheeks Community Center is completed and ready for occupancy. 11 XI. APPOINTMENTS TRIANGLE J EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to reappoint Jeanette Smith and Dr. Alfred Hansen to this Council. Their terms will expire on June 30, 1994. VOTE: UNANIMOUS WATER RESOURCES STUDY COMMITTEE Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to appoint Don Cox as Chair of this Committee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS ORANGE COUNTY HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to appoint Rutha Brooks, Timothy J. Ives, Norm Gustaveson, and Jean Wagner to this committee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS ADVISORY BOARD Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to appoint Elizabeth Walters and Pearson Stewart to terms ending June 30, 1993, to appoint Chris Hogan and Robert Strayhorn to terms ending June 30, 1994 and to appoint Dolly Hunter and Robert Nutter to terms ending June 30, 1995 VOTE: UNANIMOUS HIIMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to appoint Laura Wenzel and Michelle Anne Cotton for terms ending December 30, 1994. VOTE: UNANIMOUS ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Chair Carey to reappoint Edna Hall Gambling to a term ending March 30, 1995. VOTE: UNANIMOUS DURHAM~CHAPEL HILL WORK GROUP This item was postponed until next meeting. TASK FORCE ON REDIICING VIOLENT CRIME AND DRUG USE This item was postponed until next meeting. XII. MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of March 24, 1992 as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the minutes for the April 1, 1992 Assembly of Governments Meeting 12 as amended. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner. Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the minutes for the April 6, 1992 Regular Meeting as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS XIII. ERECIITIVE SESSION -NONE XIV. ADJOIIRNMENT With no further items for the Board to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting of the Board will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 1992 in the OWASA Meeting Room on Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr., Chair B everly A. Blythe, Clerk