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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY JUNE 29, 1993
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met as the Orange County
Housing Authority at 7:25 p.m. in the OWASA meeting room in Carrboro, 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
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant
County Managers Albert T. Kittrell and Rod Visser, Clerk to the Board Beverly
A. Blythe, Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY TO THE PINES COMMUNITY CENTER INC.
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey to adopt
the resolution as stated below authorizing the transfer of property by the
Orange County Housing Authority to the Pines Community Center, Inc. for the
purpose of developing affordable home ownership opportunities and authorizing
the Clerk to certify the proceedings:
RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, on the 4th day of May, 1992, the Orange County Housing
Authority accepted non-warranty deeds from the Orange County Board of
Commissioners 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 should be developed to provide dwelling accommodations for
persons of low income:
WHEREAS, the Pines Community Center, Inc. , a non-profit entity, has
expressed an interest in developing these properties;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to North Carolina General
Statues 157-1 et seq. , the Orange County Housing Authority authorizes
conveyance of the aforementioned Parcels I, II, and III by non-warranty deeds
subject to satisfaction of the following conditions.
1. The Orange County Housing Authority will consult with the Chapel
Hill Planning Department to ensure that these lots are buildable
under present land use requirements.
2. The Pines Community Center, Inc. will present to the Orange County
Housing Authority a development plan for these parcels of property
which will include a development timetable and financing mechanisms
for providing dwelling accommodations for persons of low income for
the County Manager's review and approval; and
3. The Pines Community Center, Inc. and the Orange County Housing
Authority will enter into a Performance Agreement which will
provide for the development and construction of housing for persons
of low income (60% and below median) to be located on the parcels
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of property. This document must be approved by the County Attorney
prior to execution.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, June 29, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the OWASA meeting room in Carrboro,
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
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant
County Managers Albert T. Kittrell and Rod Visser, Planner Gene Bell, Clerk
to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Housing and Community Development Director
Tara Fikes, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Budget Director Sally Kost,
Department on Aging Director Jerry Passmore, Social Services Director Marti
Pryor-Cook,
NOTE: All items referred to in these minutes are located in the Permanent
Agenda File in the Clerks Office
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
One resume for the OWASA Board was added, two resumes for the Arts
Commission were added and one resume for the Human Services Advisory
Commission was added to the Appointment section of the agenda.
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chair Carey indicated that those citizens who desire to speak to
an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA - NONE
PUBLIC CHARGE
Chair Carey dispensed with the reading of the Public Charge.
III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as listed below:
A. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #11
The Board approved budget ordinance amendments, capital project
ordinances and grant project ordinances as listed below:
GENERAL FUND
Source - Miscellaneous Revenue $ 1, 100
Appropriation - Human Services 1, 100
(To budget for unanticipated donations
for the Aging Department)
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Source - Charges for Services $ 3,650
Appropriation - Human Services 3, 650
(To budget for additional Senior Center
associated revenues)
Source - Miscellaneous Appropriations $ (10, 696)
Appropriation - Contribution to Outside Agencies $ (10,696)
(To budget for appropriations from Contingency
to Orange County Housing and Orange Enterprises)
Source - Intergovernmental $ 53,176
Appropriation - Public Works $ 53,176
(To budget for scrap tire disposal fee)
Source - Charges for Services $ 12,500
Source - Miscellaneous Revenue $ 8,500
Appropriation - Public Safety $ 21, 000
(To budget for additional revenues for
the Sheriff's Department)
BYCONEECREE REGIONAL LIBRARY FUND
Source - Intergovernmental $ 188,573
Appropriation - Transfer to General Fund $ 101,280
- Payment to Caswell County $ 51, 052
- Payment to Person County $ 36,241
GENERAL FUND
Source - Transfer from Hyconeechee Regional $ 101,280
Library Fund
Appropriation - Human Services $ 101,280
(To budget Regional Library Funds)
EFLAND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
Source - Transfer from Efland Sewer
Construction Fund $ 6,400
Appropriation - Public Works $ 6,400
(To budget additional funds for Efland
Sewer Enterprise Fund)
GENERAL FUND
Source - Intergovernmental $(226, 676)
Appropriation - Human Services $(134,575)
- Contrib. to Outside Agencies $ (92,101)
(To correct double budgeting of Home and
Community Care Block Grant funds)
GENERAL FUND
Source - Miscellaneous Appropriation $ (157, 357)
Appropriation - Community Maintenance $ 7,500
- General Administration $ 22,500
- Taxation and Records $ 10, 000
- Community Planning $ 8,000
- Human Services $ 50,000
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- Public Safety $ 50, 000
- Public Works $ 9,357
(To allocate merit funds)
LITTLE RIVER FIRE DISTRICT
Source - Appropriated Fund Balance $ 10, 000
Appropriation - Remittance to District $ 10,000
EFLAND FIRE DISTRICT
Source - Appropriated Fund Balance $ 14,771
Appropriation - Remittance to District $ 14,771
(To appropriate fund balance)
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Transfer from County Capital Reserve $ 295, 300
- Intergovernmental $ 37,623
Appropriation - Equipment Replacement/Building $ 332,923
Repairs
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Intergovernmental $ 803,600
Appropriation - HOME Partnership Program $ 803, 600
EFLAND SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Transfer from General Fund $ 212,829
Bond Proceeds $ 200, 000
Intergovernmental $ 1, 176,216
Appropriation - Efland Sewer Const. Project $ 1, 382,645
Transfer to Efland Sewer $ 6,400
Sewer Enterprise Fund
SECTION 8 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
Source - Existing $ 644,086
- Existing "P01O" $ 491,774
- Existing "P011" $ 142, 618
- Existing "P012" $ 507,467
Moderate Rehab $ 355,752
Appropriated Fund Balance $ 6, 000
Voucher $ 452, 175
- Voucher Appropriated Fund Balance $ 6,001
Total Revenues $ 2 , 605,873
APPROPRIATION - RENTAL ASSISTANCE
- Existing $ 579, 187
- Existing "P010" $ 434,892
- Existing "P011" $ 129,261
- Existing "P012" $ 457,792
- Moderate Rehab $ 312,276
- Voucher $ 406,332
Total Rental Assistance $ 2 , 319,740
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APPROPRIATION - ADMINISTRATION
- Existing $ 69, 699
- Existing 11P010" $ 56,882
- Existing "P011" $ 13,357
- Existing 11P012" $ 49, 675
- Moderate Rehab $ 44,676
- Voucher $ 51,844
Total Administration $ 286, 133
Total Appropriation $ 2, 605,873
INJURY PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Intergovernmental - Injury Prevention $ 6,720
Appropriation - Human Services - Inj . Prev. $ 6,720
B. PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING CAPITAL FUND APPLICATION FOR EPHESUS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an application
for the State Budget Office to release $997,304 from Orange County's Public
School Building Capital Fund account for the renovation and addition to
Ephesus Elementary School.
C. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and considered under
"Items Removed from the Consent Agenda" .
D. APPOINTMENT OF TAX ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR
The Board appointed Kermit Lloyd as the Tax Assessor and John
Horner as the Tax Collector to two-year terms, effective July 1, 1993.
E. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CONTRACT RENEWAL
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a contract with
Human Affairs International for the period July 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994.
This is a continuation of the Employee Assistance Program. The Town of
Hillsborough was added as a subgroup and the rate increased from $1.63 to
$1.80 per employee per month.
F. PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
The Board approved seven (7) property tax refund requests as listed
below:
NAME ACCOUNT # AMOUNT
Mercedes Berz Credit Corp. 102611 $ 279.50
Richard H. Jenrette 94314 $1,930.47
General Electric Capital 65136 $ 116.20
Copelco Credit Corp. 140499 $ 64. 67
Self, James Louis 117645 $ 193.58
Huber, Claudia A. 182798 $ 195.85
West Chapel Hill Restaurant, Inc. 164100 $3,768.54
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G. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND UNC HOSPITALS FOR MEDICAID
CASEWORKERS
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
between Orange County DSS and UNC Hospitals for two hospital based Medicaid
Intake Caseworkers. The UNC Hospital will reimburse Orange County 100% of the
County's share of the salaries and benefits in maintaining these workers at
the hospital, plus 10% of the salary and benefits of a full-time supervisor.
H. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
CAROLINA HOSPITALS FOR SOCIAL WORKER I
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
between Orange County and the University of North Carolina Hospitals for a
Social Worker I to provide certification and counseling services eight (8)
hours per week at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. Orange County is
reimbursed 100% of the expenses in maintaining the worker at the clinic, 2%
of the cost of a full time social work supervisor and a $2.00 processing fee
for each "out of county" case.
I. LEGAL SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a contract with
the Northen, Blue, Little, Rooks, Thibaut and Anderson Law Firm to provide
legal consultation and representation.
J. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
DEPARTMENT OF OB/GYN AND ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPART. FY 93-94
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a contract with
the UNC-School of Medicine, Department of OB/GYN for the services of a third
year resident to provide medical services in the Maternal Health Clinic.
K. CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND DENNIS M.
WILLIAMS, PHARM.D. CONSULTING PHARMACIST
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a professional
service contract between the Orange County Health Department and Dennis M.
Williams, Pharm.D. Consulting Pharmacist subject to final review and approval
of contract language by the County Attorney.
L. HOME PROGRAM/DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the Development
Agreement with the Orange Community Housing Corporation for the Abbotts
Colony/HOME Program subject to final approval by the County Attorney.
Approximately $50, 000 in HOME funds awarded to the Orange County HOME
Consortium is designated for the acquisition of four vacant lots in the
Abbotts Colony subdivision off Legion Road in Chapel Hill.
M. NORTH CAROLINA LAND RECORDS GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a Resolution
of Participation in the State's Land Records Management Grant Program to
receive a matching grant. The Resolution is stated below.
RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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BE IT RESOLVED, that on the 29th day of June, 1993, the Board of Commissioners
hereby give their approval to Orange County's application for matching funds
and technical assistance under the North Carolina Land Records Management
Program (LRMP) , under provisions of N.C.G.S. 102-15 through 17; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that:
1. The application for grant assistance for FY 1993-94 be in the amount
of $97,500.
2. Orange County has the necessary funds in its Capital Projects fund for
FY 1993-94 to match the grant amount awarded under the LRMP and will
assign said funds to this project upon notice of the award.
3. Orange County Government shares a willingness to participate in the
LRMP and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
N. FIREWORKS PERMIT - TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL JULY 4 CELEBRATION
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a fireworks
permit for the July 4, 1993 fireworks exhibition in Chapel Hill.
O. CONTRACT RENEWAL - JAIL MEDICAL
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a contract with
Orange Family Medical Group, P.A. through June 30, 1994 for a sum of $15,000
per year.
P. LEASE RENEWAL - EFLAND RESCUE UNIT BUILDING
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a lease with
the Efland Rescue Unit/Efland Volunteer Fire Company to use the Efland Rescue
Unit Building for a sum of $1. 00 per year. One EMS ambulance is based at this
location.
Q. QUADRENNIAL REAL PROPERTY REVALUATION BUDGET
The Board established a reserve fund budget of $60,000 for the next
real property revaluation in Orange County. The first $15, 000 annual
appropriation for this fund has been included in the Manager's Recommended
1993-94 budget.
R. LEASE - SITE OF RADIO TOWER AT CEDAR GROVE FIRE STATION
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a lease with
the Cedar Grove Fire Department for property to be used as the site of a radio
tower. The lease is for 50 years at a cost of $1. 00 per year.
S. LEASE RENEWAL - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SITES
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign two leases for
property that will be used as solid waste collection sites. The leases will
be renewed for five years at a cost of $100 per month. One property is owned
by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walters and the other is owned by Mr. and Mrs. John
Thomas Walker.
T. ORANGE REGIONAL LANDFILL TIPPING FEE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
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The Board approved the following schedule of fees for FY 1993-94
for the Orange County Landfill:
TYPE OF REFUSE 1993-94 PROPOSED FEE
Mixed Waste $ 25. 00/ton
Ash $ 15. 00/ton
Clean Wood/Yard Waste $ 3.00/ton
Tires $ 50. 00/ton
U. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY - CONSULTANT SELECTION
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
with the Research Laboratories of Anthropology of the University of North
Carolina. The consultant will conduct the archaeological survey as part of
Phase III of the Historic Inventory at a cost of $20, 000.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve an amendment to the Classification Plan changing the
salary grade assignment for the class of Economic Development Assistant from
Salary Grade 66 to Salary Grade 69.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
IV. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS - NONE
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. CAT RURAL SYSTEM SAFETY AWARD
In May, 1993 , the CAT Program received the North Carolina Public
Transportation Association's 1992 Traffic and Passenger Safety Award. The
award recognized rural transportation systems with 20 or more vehicles and
excellent safety records. In 1992 the CAT system logged 281,489 miles without
a chargeable accident. Chair Carey recognized the CAT Supervisor Kathy Lewis,
the drivers and public works personnel.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CHESTNUT OAKS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This item was presented to receive citizen comments prior to
official closeout of the Chestnut Oaks Housing Development Program. The
County received $175, 000 in Housing Development Grant funds from the
Department of Commerce in December, 1990, to be used for street improvements
in the Habitat for Humanity subdivision known as Chestnut Oaks. All project
activities have been completed.
John Hartwell stated that these grant funds helped Habitat with
this project. Habitat now has a fulltime executive director and construction
supervisor. Their goal is to build eight (8) houses next year. They need to
locate land in the northern end of the county.
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to close the public hearing and to authorize execution of
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the Certificate of Completion and Public Hearing Certification, which will
contain minutes of the public hearing held tonight.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VII. REPORTS
A. CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
At the June 7th regular meeting John Walker, Anita Daniels and Sue
Russell presented a request for Commissioners' support in developing a Smart
Start program in Orange County. This program would improve standards and
incentives for early childhood programs across North Carolina. Attachment III
in the agenda answered several questions that the County Commissioners asked.
In follow-up discussions with the Task Force representatives, there was
agreement on the following points:
1. Representation on the Task Force should be broad-based and
reflective of all stake-holders involved in child care
services.
2. There needs to be an assessment of present efforts of
coordinations and networking among child care agencies and
organizations prior to developing new coordination initiatives.
3 . As a part of the planning process, the system structure of
future service delivery needs to be identified to include the
Department of Social Services, the new Public Private
Partnership Non-Profit organization and other existing service
providers.
4. The planning process includes a venue for public interaction
and comment through public forums, meetings or hearings.
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the following:
1. that 5,000 in County funds be advanced to the Task Force to
initiate program planning and the subsequent application to the
state (these funds would be reimbursed to the County after
Legislation has been approved) ;
2 . that funds for program planning may come from the
Commissioners' contingency fund;
3 . that Commissioners endorse the four points outlined in the
above information; and
4. that the Board consider appointing one Commissioner to serve
on the Child Care Resource Task Force
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to appoint Commissioner Insko to the Task Force.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF JAIL ADDITION PROJECT
Purchasing Director Pam Jones gave an update on the jail project.
County staff is working with the Hillsborough Historic District Commission and
the Board of Adjustment and as soon as these groups have given approval, the
architect will proceed with the final construction drawings. Bids will be
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taken in late summer or early fall with an anticipated construction
commencement date in the fall of 1993. A twelve-month completion time has
been indicated by the architect.
C. UPDATE ON THE WIDENING OF I-85 AND CLOSING OF ACCESS BETWEEN WEST
TEN ROAD AND BEN JOHNSTON ROAD
Planner Gene Bell gave background information on this item. He
made reference to a letter received from the North Carolina Department of
Transportation in which they support 4-foot shoulders on West Ten Road. The
Board asked that a request be made for a strip on the road to designate the
bike lane.
VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
A. 1993-94 BUDGET, CAPITAL AND GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCES
Commissioner Gordon indicated she supports the budget as decided
at their last budget meeting.
Commissioner Halkiotis stated he opposed the merit system as it
currently exists and would like to delete it from the proposed budget saving
$185,000.
Commissioner Insko would like to cut 1/2 cent from the property tax
rate. She proposed setting the per pupil rate at $1, 355, delay positions
which will save $40,000 and delete $74,931 from the County's C.I.P.
appropriation. This would set the tax rate at 83 . 1 cents.
Commissioner Willhoit suggested reducing the merit by taking 1/4%
from each step, decrease the per pupil by $10. 00 and cut $100, 000 from the
County's C.I.P. appropriation.
Chair Carey noted that there would be a tax increase next year
because of the bond and there would also be increased operational costs for
the new schools coming on line. He agrees with what was decided at their last
budget session. He does not support tinkering with the merit plan at this
time. This could be a topic for discussion at a later meeting.
Commissioner Halkiotis supports the allocation for the schools.
Significant impacts need to be made for the kids. When the citizens voted for
the bond, they knew their taxes would be increased.
Commissioner Willhoit asked that a work session be scheduled with
the schools. He feels that the funding must level off at some point.
Commissioner Insko noted that the real successful schools are the
ones that are restructuring and not the ones that are spending more money.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to approve the 1993-94 Orange County Budget Ordinance, Grant Project
Ordinances and Capital Project Ordinances as attached to these minutes on
pages
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon to approve the Salary Schedule, the Classification and Pay Plan and
Revisions to Orange County Fees as indicated on pages of these
minutes.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. CONTRACT APPROVAL - SOUTHERN HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING DESIGN
SERVICES
John Link commended the Planning Committee for their work and
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Commissioner Halkiotis commended Pam Jones for her leadership in handling
everything.
Pam Jones gave a brief description on the services that will be
provided by Hakan/Corley and Associates as outlined in the contract for the
design services associated with the Southern Human Services Building which
will be located on Homestead Road in Chapel Hill.
Commissioner Willhoit asked that the Arts Commission be included
in the selection of any art that may be considered for the building.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to approve a contract with Hakan/Corley and Associates,
Chapel Hill, NC, in the amount of $356, 320 for design services of the Southern
Human Services Building; and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the
Board, contingent upon Attorney and staff review.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK AND PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING A SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Board considered the proposed scope of work and process for
development of an integrated Solid Waste Plan.
Commissioner Gordon asked that the Board be involved at the time
information is gathered on existing solid waste systems and also receive a
copy of the interim report for their input. These suggestions will be
incorporated in the final scope of work.
D. RAW WATER ALLOCATIONS FROM JORDON LAKE
The Board discussed maintaining Orange County's Level II (long
range) 1.0 million gallon per day allocation of raw water supply from the
Jordon Lake and pursuing acquisition of all or a portion of the allocations
relinquished by the Town of Hillsborough and the Orange-Alamance Water System.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey
to approve, in principal, a contract between the County and the NCEMC for a
1. 0 mgd Level II allocation and $1572.43 for fiscal year 1992-93 and that
$1860 for fiscal year 1993-94 be set aside as necessary to address the costs
associated with the County's Level II allocation.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Commissioner Willhoit asked that the Board meet with OWASA and
others involved about purchasing the allocations relinquished by the Town of
Hillsborough and the Orange-Alamance Water System. A letter will be sent to
OWASA indicating the Board would like to work with them in this endeavor. He
suggested that the County review the timeline on when water will be available.
He asked that a report be done on the cost effectiveness of relying on OWASA
and the Jordon for water versus building a reservoir.
E. OUT OF COUNTY WASTE ORDINANCE
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to adopt the ordinance restricting the disposal of
solid waste at the Orange County Landfill as stated below:
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AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AT THE ORANGE LANDFILL
WHEREAS, the Orange County Landfill was acquired and is owned jointly by the
County of Orange and the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill; and,
WHEREAS, the Governing Bodies of the three owners maintain and operate the
Orange County Landfill, through the Town of Chapel Hill as Landfill
Administrator, for the benefit of the citizens and property owners of their
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Landfill is a valuable and limited resource which
the three owners wish to preserve and conserve, in order that it may be
available for use by the citizens of Orange County, Carrboro and Chapel Hill;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of the
County of Orange as follows:
Section 1. Orange County Landfill. The Orange County Landfill, as it
is presently constituted and as it may be expanded or relocated in the future,
shall be used for the disposal of solid waste generated exclusively by the
residents, businesses and other institutions located in Orange County, the
Town of Carrboro and the Town of Chapel Hill.
Section 2. Solid Waste Receptacles. Solid waste receptacles are
maintained throughout Orange County for the convenience of Orange County
residents. Solid waste may be deposited in the receptacles, for eventual
disposal at the Orange Regional Landfill, only by the residents, businesses
and other institutions located in Orange County, the Town of Carrboro and the
Town of Chapel Hill as so designated by the applicable jurisdictions.
Section 3 . Enforcement
a. Criminal penalty. Any person violating this ordinance shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not to exceed $500 or
imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both. Each violation and each
day's violation shall be treated as a separate offense.
b. Civil penalty. Any person who is found in violation of this
ordinance shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500. Each
violation and each day's violation shall be treated as a separate offense.
C. other remedies. This ordinance may be enforced by equitable
remedies and any unlawful condition existing in violation of this ordinance
may be the subject of an injunction or order of abatement.
Adopted this 29th day of June, 1993.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
F. PROPOSAL FOR REGIONAL COORDINATION FOR PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
The Board considered a proposal from the Triangle Region Solid
Waste Planners' Committee for a regionally coordinated Household Hazardous
Waste Program for Chatham, Durham, Orange and Wake Counties. Their
recommended approach includes developing permanent household hazardous waste
facilities at each of the publicly owned landfills in the region and having
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a single hazardous waste contractor service all the sites with collection and
processing of the wastes. All jurisdictions would also jointly purchase the
same type storage building for these materials.
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to adopt the resolution as stated below and to pursue through the
region a regionwide predisposal fee and to support HB54.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING REGIONAL COORDINATION
OF
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
WHEREAS, many common household products such as oven cleaners, metal and
furniture polishes, pesticides, drain cleaners, disinfectants, rug and
upholstery cleaners, motor oil, transmission and brake fluids and paints can
be a threat to public safety and the environment if not properly handled and
disposed of; and
WHEREAS, the average household discards 21 pounds of hazardous household waste
per year; and
WHEREAS, the current Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program in the
County of Orange captures only a very small percentage of the household
hazardous waste disposed of by its residents; and
WHEREAS, permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities have been
successful in other jurisdictions in greatly increasing the amount of
household hazardous waste collected from residents; and
WHEREAS, short-term storage and consolidation of household hazardous waste at
a permanent collection facility has enabled other jurisdictions to lower the
disposal cost per unit of this material; and
WHEREAS, the sharing of disposal contractor mobilization and transportation
expenses through a disposal contract coordinated with other local governments
in the Triangle would likely reduce disposal costs for household hazardous
waste; and
WHEREAS, joint bidding on household hazardous waste storage buildings and
equipment with other local governments in the Triangle would likely result in
cost savings; and
WHEREAS, the Triangle Region Solid Waste Planners' Committee has conducted a
ten-month study of permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities
in the United States and produced a valuable report and recommendations for
the Triangle region;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Orange supports the efforts
of the Triangle Region Solid Waste Planners' Committee to determine the cost-
effectiveness of coordinated household waste collection from permanent
collection facilities in the Triangle region; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Orange authorizes the Manager to
appoint one or more representatives to serve on the Triangle Region Solid
Waste Planners' Committee for the purpose of developing and reviewing
responses to region-wide Requests for Qualifications and Requests for
Proposals regarding:
(a) a coordinated disposal contract for household hazardous waste
collected from permanent sites in the region; and
(b) a joint bid on household hazardous waste storage buildings and
equipment; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a permanent facility in the County of Orange
appears cost-effective as a result of responses to region-wide requests for
proposals for coordinated household hazardous waste disposal, the County of
Orange endorses the concept of establishing a permanent household hazardous
waste collection facility within its jurisdiction.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
G. CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR TORNADO EXPENSES
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to approve the budget ordinance amendment stated below
which transfer $51, 000 in contingency funds for tornado expenses:
GENERAL FUND
Source - Miscellaneous Appropriation ($51, 000)
Appropriation - Public Safety $51,000
(To appropriate Contingency for tornado
VOTE: UNANIMOUS expenditures related to public safety)
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Halkiotis to amend the 1992-93 Budget Ordinance by the following
amendment:
GENERAL FUND
Source - Miscellaneous Appropriation ($ 5, 000)
Appropriation - Child Care Partnership Pro. $ 5,000
(To appropriate Contingency for program
planning and subsequent application to
the State)
NOTE: these funds will be reimbursed to the County after the Legislation has
been approved.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
H. COUNTY ATTORNEY CONTRACT
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to approve the contracts as submitted by the law firm of
Coleman, Gledhill and Hargrave, P.C. to provide for Orange County legal
services generally and to provide legal services to the Orange County Child
Support Enforcement Program.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
IX. BOARD COMMENTS - NONE
X. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
John Link stated that he will have a report for the August 4
meeting on the process and concerns about the budget as well as information
on further discussion on merit and on Commissioners' goals with revised
timelines.
XI. APPOINTMENTS
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to reappoint Jan Pinney and Paul Williams to the ABC Board for three
15
year terms ending June 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to
reappoint Carole Stemkowski, Barbara Chavious, and Beverly Foster to the Board
of Health for three year terms ending June 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to
reappoint George Allison to the Board of Social Services for a three year
terms ending June 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to
appoint to the Commission for Women Kimberly Monroe for an unexpired term
ending June 30, 1994 and to reappoint Anna Torain and Joyce Roland for three
year terms ending June 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to appoint to the Domiciliary Home Advisory Committee Catherine
Justice for a one year term ending June 30, 1994 and to reappoint Donna Tate,
Ruth Long and Louis Long to two year terms ending June 30, 1995.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carry to
appoint Warren Jones to the Human Relations Commission for an unexpired term
ending December 30, 1993, to reappoint Barbara Overby to the Triangle J EMS
for a term ending June 30, 1995, to reappoint Patrick Davis and Richard
Williams to the Economic Development Commission for terms ending June 30,
1996, to reappoint Terry Westendorf, Dianne Shaw, and William Waddell to the
Orange County Board of Adjustment for terms ending June 30, 1996, to reappoint
Larry Byrd and Doug Westbrook to the Mebane Planning Board for terms ending
June 30, 1996 and to reappoint Gloria Williams, Kathy Lafone, Marti Pryor-
Cook, Rachel Gay-Lynch and Bobbie Vaughan to the Private Industry Council for
terms ending June 30, 1994.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to reappoint Elizabeth Walters and Pearson Stewart to the Agricultural
District Commission for terms ending June 30, 1996 and to reappoint Robert
Schmidt and Richard Hildebrandt to the Advisory Board on Aging for terms
ending June 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to
appoint Letitia Kelly to the Human Services Advisory Commission for a three
year term ending June 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Insko to
appoint Dwight Morris to the Private Industry Council for a term ending June
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30, 1994.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XII. MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for April 15, 1993 as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for May 18, 1993 as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for May 24, 1993 as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for May 27, 1993 as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to
approve the minutes for June 7, 1993 as corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LITIGATION AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation and property
acquisition.
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Chair Carey
to adjourn the Executive Session and to reconvene into Regular Session.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to adopt the resolution stated below:
RESOLUTION
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Orange County
hereby approves the expenditure by the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education
of an amount of $1,850, 000 for the acquisition of a tract of land upon which
the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education can construct a new high school.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting.
The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 1993 at 7:30
p.m. in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk