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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19930201 1 APPROVED 211193 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 1, 1993 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on February 1, 1993 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Caldwell Community Building in Rougemont, 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 ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker, Assistant Public Works Director Mary Barbour, Planner Gene Bell, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning Director Marvin Collins, Economic Development Assistant Oli DeVaud, Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Budget Director Sally Kost, Commission for Women Director Lucy Lewis, Public Works Director Wilbert McAdoo, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, Health Director Dan Reimer, Major Don Truelove, EMS Director Nick Waters and Solid Waste Coordinator Beth Wickham. Chair Carey welcomed all the citizens to the meeting. For the record, approximately fifty citizens from Little River Township attended this meeting held at the Caldwell Community Building. I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA The Board added under Appointments an appointment to the Triangle J Regional Advisory Board on Aging and under the Consent Agenda Item "E" for Authorization of Lease and Lease Purchase Agreements. They deleted from consideration the appointments to the fire district. BOARD COMMENTS Chair Carey announced that the ground breaking for the new Home Health Agency building was held at Timberline that afternoon. This facility will provide home health services for several counties. Commissioner Halkiotis questioned if the area code change for part of the County will affect the extended area service that will be implemented next month. Manager John Link indicated he will investigate and let the Board know if there are any implications. Chair Carey stated that Triangle J telephone committee will also be addressing this issue. Pam Jones indicated there will be no impact on the extended area service already approved. Commissioner Halkiotis was asked by the News of Orange reporter if he had heard about NCDOT expanding 86N to 4-lanes from Danville to Hillsborough. John Link will report back on this issue. 2 II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chair Carey stated that those citizens who want to speak to an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time. B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Debi Bird spoke on behalf of "Love Your Mother", a local environmental group. They feel that the nation's largest radioactive waste dump may soon be built 25 miles from here. She invited everyone to a meeting at the Chapel Hill Town Hall on February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Colonel Breeze thanked the County Commissioners for coming to Little River Township and stated he feels it is a good idea to bring the meetings out into the communities. PUBLIC CHARGE Chair Moses Carey, Jr. read the Public Charge. III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve those items listed on the Consent Agenda as stated below: A. HOUSING REHABILITATION ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD The Board authorized execution of the Environmental Review Record Cover Page and the Finding of Exemption for the HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program and authorized the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. B. COMPREHENSIVE ADOLESCENT HEALTH CARE PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION The Board authorized the Health Department to submit, on behalf of the Orange County Coalition for Healthy North Carolina Youth, a grant application for a comprehensive adolescent health care project to the Division of Maternal and Child Health, the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources. C. JPA-1-92 CHAPEL HILL SOUTHERN SMALL AREA PLAN The Board approved the proposed amendment to the Joint Planning Area (JPA) Land Use Plan to incorporate the Southern Small Area Plan adopted by the Chapel Hill Town Council on June 23, 1992 and as recommended by the Planning Board. D. LEASE AMENDMENT - VISITORS' BUREAU OFFICE SPACE IN CHAPEL HILL The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an amendment to the Visitor's Bureau lease for office space in Chapel Hill through December 31, 1993. E. CLARIFICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF LEASE AND LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and consider below. VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS 3 ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA E. CLARIFICATION FOR AUTHORIZATION OF LEASE AND LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon, John Link stated that this authorization allows the County to proceed with the normal course of business. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to amend policy #370 to authorize the Purchasing Director to execute leases and lease/purchase contracts and any accompanying certifications for lease or lease/purchase agreements for apparatus or equipment in an amount not to exceed $20,000. VOTE: UNANIMOUS IV. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proclamation for the Orange County Senior Games as stated below: P R O C L A M A T I O N Whereas, According to recent population figures, there are more than 14,000 persons over 55 years of age in Orange County; and Whereas, Orange County is concerned about the health, fitness, and social well-being of its older adult population; and, Whereas, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity for older adults to grow positively in the areas of health, fitness and social well-being; and, Whereas, Orange County would like to encourage local business and resident support and participation from county residents age 55 and older; NOW, BE IT THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners declares March 25-30, 1993 as Orange County Senior Games Events Days and encourages citizens age 55 and over to participate. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. PROCLAMATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN ORANGE COUNTY Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the proclamation proclaiming the month of February, 1993 as Black History Month as stated below: THE ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION TO THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, African-American men and women have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; WHEREAS, African-Americans have been and continue to be vital contributors to the economic, social, cultural, moral, spiritual and political stability in 4 the life of this Nation by being instrumental in the struggle for human rights worldwide; WHEREAS, African-Americans have achieved outstanding success in the arts and sciences and thus represent a significant portion of the business and professional world; WHEREAS, African-Americans have been in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; WHEREAS, African-Americans have been leaders not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial movement, and the civil rights movements, which create a more fair and just society for all; WHEREAS, African-Americans have served and continue to diligently serve our Nation in every foreign crisis; and WHEREAS, despite these contributions and many more, the role of African- Americans in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the literature, teaching and study of American history; NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County proclaim the month of February, 1993 as BLACK HISTORY MONTH and commend this observance to Orange County citizens. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. SUPPORT FOR ARTSCENTER GRANT PROPOSAL Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the resolution stated below which gives conditional support for the ArtsCenter grant proposal: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE ARTSCENTER'S JJDP GRANT PROPOSAL WHEREAS, the ArtsCenter has indicated its intent to apply for federal grant funds for an arts program aimed at violence prevention among at-risk children aged 9 to 14, and WHEREAS, the ArtsCenter has requested that Orange County provide certain transportation and other support services during the second year of the proposed grant project, and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners supports the concept of increasing the availability of wholesome recreational and leisure activities for young people, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of Commissioners supports the ArtsCenter's proposed Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention grant proposal and indicates its intent to provide reasonable transportation and administrative support to the project in its second year, if the project is approved and to the extent that the County is fully reimbursed by federal grant funds for its support. VOTE: UNANIMOUS V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE i 5 �I VII. REPORTS A. REPORTS TO THE COMMUNITY 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT FOR LITTLE RIVER TOWNSHIP Planning Director Marvin Collins presented specific information on Little River Township. He stated that Little River is the fastest growing township in the County growing 4% between 1980 and 1990 which is twice as fast as any other township in the county. Between 1980 and 1990 the population increased from 1500 to 2200. Mr. Collins explained the Comprehensive Plan Element for Little River Township and stated that all counties must adopt watershed standards by January, 1994. All of Little River is in Durhamfs watershed. Township meetings will be held to further explain the impact of these watershed regulations and zoning. 2. ORANGE COUNTY BUDGET - MAJOR REVENUE AND EXPENSE COMPONENTS Budget Director Sally Kost gave a brief overview of the county budget -- where the revenue comes from and where it goes. 3. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT - RURAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND LANDFILL SITE SEARCH PROCESS Public Works Director Wilbert McAdoo presented information on the landfill site search process and where the County is in that search plus information on what is proposed for the solid waste collection sites in Little River Township. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass gave statistics about crime in the Little River area stating that it is the lowest in Orange County. He was commended for the job he does. B. COMMUNITY CONCERNS Citizen Calvin Davis asked about the status of the Rural Education Center. John Link indicated that this is still something that the County is pursuing. A meeting will be held soon and an update will be given to the Board. Citizen Vern Miller stated that the school bond was passed by Chapel Hill and not by those who live in the County. He feels the voting system needs to be changed so they have a representative to whom they can relate. Chair Carey indicated that the Commissioners will be having further discussions on this issue. In early March, EAS will be implemented and everyone will be able to call within the County without it costing extra. He emphasized that he and the other County Commissioners are accessible to all citizens regardless of where they live. It is important that they all work together. Citizen Myra Crawford asked several questions about the new property evaluation. She feels they are paying taxes for less services and that there must be a more fair way of levying taxes. John Link explained that the County is under the State Machinery Act which dictates how property is to be valued. The fairest way is comparison of recent sales which indicates the market value of property. Commissioner Gordon asked the citizens if they wanted her to pursue with NCDOT the paving of secondary roads. Most of the citizens indicated that 6 they would like to see the gravel roads paved. In response to a comment about the $5.00 tax for the Triangle Transit Authority, Commissioner Willhoit agreed that this tax is unfair and stated that a request will be made to restructure this tax. VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. ORANGE COUNTY VISITORS' CENTER OPERATING AND LEASE AGREEMENT Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the purchase of and the lease and operating agreement for the Alexander Dickson House and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT - LIBRARY CLASSES Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the addition of the Library classes as presented to the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan effective March 1, 1993. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FEBRUARY 22, 1993 QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the advertisement for the February 22, 1993 Quarterly Public Hearing as presented by Planning Director Marvin Collins. VOTE: UNANIMOUS IX. BOARD COMMENTS - STATED ABOVE X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE XI. APPOINTMENTS The appointments to the Southern Triangle Fire District were deleted. Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the appointment of Alice McAdoo to the Triangle J Regional Advisory Board on Aging. VOTE: UNANIMOUS XII. MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the minutes for September 8, 1992 as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the minutes for November 17, 1992 as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the minutes for December 1, 1992 as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 7 Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the minutes for December 7 as corrected. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the minutes for December 14, 1992 as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS Motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to approve the minutes for January 4, 1993 as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS NOTE: The minutes for January 19 were postponed to next meeting. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE XIV. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on February 16, 1993 at 7 : 30 p.m. in the OWASA meeting room in Carrboro, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk