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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19930104 1 APPROVED 211193 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 4, 1993 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, January 4, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr. , and Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis, Verla C. Insko and Don Willhoit. COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, Economic Development Director Ted Abernathy, Assistant Public Works Director Mary Barbour, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Finance Director Ken Chavious, Captain Joe Dickey, Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Budget Director Sally Kost, Public Works Director Wilbert McAdoo, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, Fire Marshall Mike Tapp, Major Don Truelove, and EMS Director Nick Waters, I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Two appointments for the Commission for Women were added to the appointment portion of the agenda. II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chair Moses Carey stated that those who have indicated a desire to speak will be recognized at the appropriate time. B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA - NONE PUBLIC CHARGE Chair Carey dispensed with the ready of 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: A. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #5 The Board approved the following Budget Ordinance amendments and Capital Project Ordinances: GENERAL FUND Source - Intergovernmental $ 3,914 Appropriation - Human Services 3,914 (To accept additional State Health Promotion funds) 2 GENERAL FUND Source - Miscellaneous Appropriations $ (5,000) Appropriation - Human Services 5, 000 (Appropriation of Contingency Funds for Social Services) NEW HOPE FIRE DISTRICT Source - Appropriated Fund Balance $ 26,500 Appropriation - Remittance to District 26,500 (To appropriate Fund Balance for construction of a training room) CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE Source - Transfer from School Capital Reserve Fund $450, 000 Appropriation - Future Project Reserve $450,000 (Planning for future projects) CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE Source - Transfer from New Middle School $180, 000 Appropriation - Future Project Reserve 180, 000 CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE Source - Transfer from School Capital Reserve Fund $425, 146 Source - Transfer from Middle School Project 40, 000 Appropriation - Chapel Hill High School (Phase II) 465, 146 (Chapel Hill High School Phase II Project) WHITTED FOREST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE Source - Block Grant $250, 000 Appropriation - Whitted Forest Grant Project 250, 000 (Community Development Block Grant) SECTION 8 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE Source - Intergovernmental $ 2, 085,222 Appropriation - Rental Assistance 1,861,948 Appropriation - Administration 223,274 (Housing Authority Project) B. RESOLUTION TO APPLY AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH N.C. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ACT (FTA) SECTION 18 CAPITAL FUND The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION APPLICANT SEEKING PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR SECTION 18 FUNDING ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY ASSURANCES WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has received a grant from the US Department of Transportation authorized by Section 18 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, as amended, to provide assistance for rural public transportation projects; and WHEREAS, the purpose of these transportation funds is to provide grant monies to local agencies for the provision of rural public transportation services; and WHEREAS, Article 2B of Chapter 136 of the North Carolina General Statutes and the Governor of North Carolina have designated the North Carolina Department of Transportation as the agency responsible for administering funds 3 received through Section 18 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991; and WHEREAS, the County of Orange hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the Federal Statutes, regulations, executive orders, the Special Section 13 (c) Warranty, and all administrative requirements which relate to the applications made to and grants received from the Federal Transit, as well as the provisions of Section 1001 of Title 18, U.S.C. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized to submit a grant application for funding under Section 18 of the Federal Transit Act of 1991, make the necessary assurances and certifications and be empowered to enter into an agreement with the NCDOT to provide rural public transportation services. C. WHITTED FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the Whitted Forest Environmental Review Record and the Request for Release of Funds and authorized the publication of a Combined Notice to the Public of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Request for Release of Funds in the Durham Morning Herald on or about January 7, 1993. D. VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION BARBOUR PROPERTY The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the application of Stewart and Josephine Barbour for designation of their property on St. Mary's Road in Eno Township as a voluntary agricultural district. E. HANCOR, INC. REZONING The Board approved a zoning atlas amendment which rezoned 4.23 acres adjacent to Highway 70 to Light Industrial consistent with the remainder of the property owned by Hancor, Inc. F. CHANGE IN MEETING SCHEDULE The Board approved a change in the regular meeting schedule as stated below: WHEREAS, General Statute 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 place of the regular meeting scheduled for February 1, 1993, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners that the February 1, 1993 regular meeting shall be held at the Caldwell Community Building, Highway 157 in Rougemont, North Carolina (Little River Township) at 7: 30 p.m. VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS IV. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY IN ORANGE COUNTY Motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to proclaim January 18, 1993 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Orange County as stated below: 4 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY IN ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr. was instrumental in the struggle for human rights worldwide, and WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr. was the inspiration for civil rights leaders nationwide, and WHEREAS, Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in civil rights for all people, particularly for people of African-American origin, and WHEREAS, Many jurisdictions nationwide recognize the great legacy to mankind inherent in the work and teaching of Martin Luther King, Jr. by observing a day in his honor, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners proclaim January 18, 1993 as Martin Luther Ring, Jr. Day in Orange County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners asks the community to join in honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. and to incorporate his goal and dream of civil rights for all into their lives. VOTE: UNANIMOUS V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE GOVERNOR FOR HURRICANE ANDREW RELIEF Governor Martin signed a certificate of appreciation for Orange County for its assistance with the response to Hurricane Andrew. Mr. Bill Gentry from the State Office of Emergency Management presented the certificate to the County on behalf of the Governor. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE VII. REPORTS A. CHANGES IN PROPERTY TAB LISTING REQUIREMENTS John Link stated that all Orange County taxpayers will receive their listing document for 1993 this week. One of the significant changes is that taxpayers no longer must list motor vehicles. A newspaper advertisement will explain in detail this and other changes in the tax listing. Also a question and answer document has been prepared to answer those most asked questions. Rod Visser outlined the changes between the 1992 tax listing form and the one for 1993. This item was presented for information only. B. FACILITIES PLAN - DOWNTOWN HILLSBOROUGH CAMPUS Pam Jones summarized the information that was in the agenda abstract. The reallocation of space will address Court and County Department needs. Work will begin in January on several components of the facilities plan. 5 Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to accept the recommendations of the Facilities Study Group as stated in the agenda abstract. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GOALS John Link stated that the local governments that comprise the Orange Regional Landfill Owners' Group have for some months been considering the establishment of solid waste management goals and objectives. The consensus of the members at the December LOG meeting was that each local government should develop its own set of solid waste management goals. These would then be brought to the LOG with the intent of working out a common set of goals for the LOG. Commissioner Willhoit commented that the goals presented by Chapel Hill reflect what Chapel Hill wants for Chapel Hill and are not related to countywide goals. After extended discussion it was decided that this item would be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. The goals originally presented for consideration last September will be part of the agenda abstract. VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. SCHOOL BOND SALE Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the amount of $22 million to be sold by the Local Government Commission at the March 9, 1993 bond sale. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. LONG-RANGE SCHOOL FACILITIES PLANS Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to receive the long-range facilities plan updates from the two school systems and to write a letter to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction questioning the process used for evaluation in determining these plans. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REVISION - HOLIDAY PAY Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the proposed revision to the Holiday Pay section of the Orange County Personnel Ordinance as presented in the agenda abstract and attached to these minutes on pages VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. HEPATITIS B SHOTS FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve $18,000 from contingency for Hepatitis B shots for Orange County volunteer fire fighters. VOTE: AYES, 4; NOS, 1 (Commissioner Willhoit) 6 E. BRIDGES ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD DURHAM EAST-WEST EXPRESSWAY EXTENSION Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to endorse the Board's position on light rail and approve the resolution as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REDESIGN THE EAST-WEST EXPRESSWAY HIGHWAY BRIDGES ACROSS THE NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation is extending the Durham East-West Expressway from 15-501 to I-85; and, WHEREAS, the planned Expressway will cross over the North Carolina Railroad near the intersection with I-85; and, WHEREAS, the NCDOT current plans are for this highway bridge to permit only one set of railroad tracks; and, WHEREAS, the highway bridge life span is designed to be fifty years; and, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Railroad believes that they will need two sets of tracks for freight railroad and Amtrak passenger service; and, WHEREAS, the Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority is conducting a study of fixed guideway alternatives in the Triangle area; and, WHEREAS, the North Carolina Railroad corridor from east Wake County to Hillsborough is a possible corridor for a fixed guideway; and, WHEREAS, the construction of the highway bridge as planned will preclude future rail service to Hillsborough and Northern Orange County, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the North Carolina Department of Transportation is requested to redesign the highway bridges to permit four sets of tracks. VOTE: UNANIMOUS IX. BOARD COMMENTS Commissioner Gordon asked for a report from the Non-Binding School Task Force. This will be on the next agenda. X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE XI. APPOINTMENTS ORANGE COUNTY VISITOR'S CENTER Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the following membership of the orange County Visitor's Center for 1/2/3 year terms which will be decided at their January meeting: Julie Andresen, representing Chapel Hill Brenda Keen, representing CC/CH Chamber Demp Bradford, representing HS Association Ted Kyle, representing Hillsborough Clifton Metcalf, representing UNC Tom Roberts, EDC Sara McKee, Hillsborough Chamber Margaret Skinner, Hotel/Motel Assoc. 7 Randy Marshall, Carrboro Moses Carey, Jr. , Commissioners Stephen Halkiotis, Commissioners VOTE: UNANIMOUS OWASA ADVISORY WORK GROUP John Link will provide additional information on this work group. YOUTH SERVICES NEEDS TASK FORCE Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the reappointments of Marcus Kirkpatrick and Mark Dorosin for terms ending December 30, 1995. VOTE: UNANIMOUS HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the reappointments of Nate Davis, Miriam Slikfin and Lynette Jeffries to terms ending December 30, 1995. VOTE: UNANIMOUS COMMISSION FOR WOMEN Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to appoint Armetta McPherson and Anna Torain for terms ending June 30, 1995. VOTE: UNANIMOUS XII. MINUTES The minutes were delayed to allow time for the County Attorney to review. They will be presented at the next meeting. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None XIV. ADJOURNMENT With no further items for the County Commissioners to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 1993 at 7: 30 p.m. at the OWASA Operations Center meeting room in Carrboro, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk