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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19940118 1 APPROVED 2/15194 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1994 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the OWASA Community Meeting Room, 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 STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, Economic Development Director Ted Abernathy, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Finance Director Ken Chavious, Planning Director Marvin Collins, Purchasing and Central Services Director Pam Jones, Planner Eddie Kirk, Transportation Planner Slade McCalip, Social Services Director Marti Pryor-Cook, EMS Director of Administration Jeanette Smith, County Fire Marshall Mike Tapp, County Engineer Paul Thames, and EMS Director Nick Waters I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA The Chair added to the meeting four (4) petitions for addition to the state maintained road system as Consent Agenda items M, N, O, and P. Appointments to the Small Area Planning Committee were added under item XI. The Board accepted corrections to the minutes for January 4 , 1994 and removed from the agenda the minutes for December 21, 1993 . Commissioner Gordon deleted from the appointments on the Consent Agenda the appointments for the Board of Adjustment. II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chair Carey said that those citizens 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 reading of the Public Charge. III. BOARD COMMENTS Commissioner Gordon made reference to her request for a report on the activities of the Township Advisory Committees and County Manager John Link indicated that the report will be on the next agenda. Chair Carey made reference to an invitation from OWASA for two County Commissioners to attend a special session on failing non-municipal wastewater systems and the implications for service area policies in Orange County . This is scheduled for Saturday, February 5 between 10: 00 a.m. and 12: 00 noon. I r 2 He noted that OWASA wants to focus on the Piney Mountain community system. Chair Carey made reference to the watershed protection regulations approved at the December 21, 1993 meeting and said that there are questions as to what was approved related to septic tank easements on contiguous lots. He asked that this be reviewed to be sure they did what they intended to do. IV. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE V. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SMALL AREA PLANNING GROUP County Manager John Link gave an overview of the information contained in the agenda abstract. He noted that the Hillsborough Town Commissioners made several changes to the resolution which are underlined on the copy included in the agenda abstract. Commissioner Insko's understanding of the process was that two County Commissioners would meet with the Hillsborough Town Board before January 18, 1994 to develop a resolution establishing a process and establishing the people who were to be members of this planning group. It was not her understanding that that same group would serve on the committee to develop the small area plan. Commissioner Insko made reference to Section 3 (a) of the resolution and the indication of 30% open space and up to 2 units/acre which she felt wired them for the entire CPZ. She feels the Rural Character Study guidelines will include at least 40% open space and perhaps fewer than 2 units/acre. Chair Carey stated that Hillsborough agreed to move toward the options that would be included in the Rural Character Study. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to remove all references to the 30% open space and reword Section 3 (a) as stated below: (a) The Orange County Board of Commissioners remains committed to the principle, set forth in the Cooperative Planning Area Agreement, that areas designated as Open Space Areas will generally remain non-urban and generally contain low density residential uses and will conform to the guidelines set forth in the Rural Character Study once it is adopted. This includes the extension of water and sewer into this area to serve large and small developments with significant preserved open space. In the case of the University Station project, preserved open space means, in principle, at least 30% of the buildable land in the development tract. To make the extension of water and sewer lines viable, this tract may, in principle, be developed at an overall density of up to two dwelling units per buildable acre. The Board agreed to called this resolution "A Resolution Establishing a University Station Planning Group" . The words "small area" will be replaced with the words "University Station" . The map will be revised to show only that area being considered for the proposed University Station project. 3 A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey to approve the changes as stated above which includes the change in wording of Section 3 (a) , the name of the resolution and the map. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. COUNTY FINANCING FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UNDER NCGS SECTION 160A-20 A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve a resolution requesting that the Orange County legislative delegation introduce and support legislation authorizing Orange County to finance school construction under Section 160A-20 of the North Carolina General Statutes as stated below: ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO BOARD OF EDUCATION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF COUNTY FINANCING FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UNDER SECTION 160A-20 WHEREAS, Section 160A-20 of the North Carolina General Statutes authorizes local governments to engage in "installment financing", whereby North Carolina counties, cities and certain other governmental units can borrow money on a non-recourse basis by securing their repayment obligations with a pledge (mortgage) of properties to be improved or financed with the financing proceeds; and WHEREAS, Section 160A-20 does not authorize such financing by Boards of Education; and WHEREAS, several North Carolina counties have obtained local legislation which enables those counties to undertake 160A-20 financing for school purposes on behalf of Boards of Education within those counties, and; WHEREAS, similar local legislation would authorize Orange County to own and construct school buildings and to equip school buildings constructed and would authorize the Boards of Education in Orange County to convey property to the County to enable the County to own, construct, and equip school buildings using 160A-20 financing; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the Orange County Board of Education and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education have determined that 160A-20 financing is one appropriate method for financing school building projects; NOW, THEREFORE the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the Orange County Board of Education, and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education do hereby jointly request the legislative delegation representing Orange County to introduce and support the attached local legislation during the 1994 Short Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. VOTE: UNANIMOUS VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PETITION FOR ABANDONMENT - RIGHT-OF-WAY IN HIDEAWAY ESTATES SUBDIVISION 4 This item was presented to conduct a public hearing on the order to close a right-of-way located off Hideaway Drive in Section Three of Hideaway Estates Subdivision. A property owner in Hideaway Estates Subdivision has submitted a petition to close a right-of-way located between lots 13 of block D and lot 1 of block E in Section Three of Hideaway Estates Subdivision. The reasons for this abandoning are listed in the agenda abstract. THERE WERE NO PUBLIC COMMENTS AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the proposed order as stated below: NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO CLOSE A RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BETWEEN LOT 13 OF BLOCK D AND LOT 1 OF BLOCK E IN SECTION THREE OF HIDEAWAY ESTATES SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INTENT TO CLOSE A RIGHT-OF-WAY IN SECTION THREE OF HIDEAWAY ESTATES SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, petitioners Homer R. Tapp and Margaret C. Tapp 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 OWASA meeting room on Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro, N.C. , on the 18th day of January, 1994 at 7: 30 p.m. The Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners is directed to publish this Resolution in the Chapel Hill Herald 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. Gen. Stat. 153A-241. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS PUBLIC HEARING This item was presented to receive citizen comments on a proposed Design Manual containing performance standards and design criteria applicable for the proposed Economic Development Districts as described in the agenda abstract. Since there was not a quorum of the Planning Board, the comments received below will be entered into the record of the February 1, 1994 regular 5 meeting. CITIZEN COMMENTS ARE LISTED BELOW: CARL WALTERS spoke in support of commercial and industrial development in the Efland Cheeks area. He does not feel that the pay scale for new businesses will cause residential growth. He noted that Mebane has lots of water and plans to zone up to the Cheeks crossroads. He is pleased with the Rural Character proposal. He would like for the Board to move ahead with prezoning and approving all the Economic Development Districts (EDDs) . ROY ROTH read a prepared statement. This is in the Permanent Agenda File in the Clerk's office. His recommendation is that the County hold off on approving the I-40/Old NC 86 node until a clearer picture of the economic impact and the open space deterioration is known and/or better defined. JOEL SIPRESS, Orange County Greens, spoke in support of an idea presented by Commissioner Gordon at a previous work session in which there would be overlay districts which would fast track in projects that meet a set of criteria that reflect the economic and social needs of the County. This would reward those projects that are a benefit to the County. He feels that criteria could be developed to address employment issues and determine whether a specific project would provide significant employment opportunities to the Orange County work force and, if so, could then fast track in those projects. This approach would encourage what is desired and discourage what is detrimental. It provides an incentive to those projects that meet the needs of the citizens and places focus on the specific fiscal, economic and environmental impact of a given project rather than on categories of acceptable uses. He feels the Economic Development District proposal must be viewed as one component of an Orange County Economic Development Strategy that also includes support for community-based economic development such as the Carrboro Farmers Market and the efforts of the Midway Development Commission. BILLY SMITH presented a petition from the homeowners on Old NC 86 in which they request to be zoned business. He understands that there are going to be small businesses across from his home and also that the road in front of his house will be widen. They were told that the road would be widened on the north side of the road. He is concerned that Hillsborough is making decisions that the County should make. Marvin Collins said that their request will go to public hearing on February 28. Commissioner Halkiotis asked that the widening of this road be investigated. John Link will get a copy of the approval and talk with Hillsborough about this issue. The County Attorney will let the Board know the legal interpretation of whether Hillsborough has the right to approve the widening of this road. After all the information is received, the Board will decide whether or not to write the Department of Transportation officials and their legislative delegates. MARY AYES who owns property in the I-40/Old NC86 area spoke in support of the EDDs. She feels that growth will occur and that steps to guide the growth are needed. She feels that longer approval processes prevent good projects, based on design standards, from coming to Orange County. She feels this is not just a farmland issue. She urged the Board to approve the EDD for the I-40/Old 86 area. MARK MARCOPLOS distributed information on "A Declaration of Interdependence" which talked about sustainable design. He feels that incorporating sustainable design into the Design Standards would be prudent because the environment is stressed and needs to be protected. He read from 6 this Declaration which is in the Permanent Agenda File in the Clerk's office. He feels that the EDDS are missing the mixed use approach -- a transit- oriented development. KAREN RALEIGH, member of the Economic Development Commission and a banker and commercial lender expressed her concern that the more restrictions put on the districts, the more they try to engineer the businesses that go into these districts, the more difficult it is for these businesses to obtain financing. She supports the design standards. ALEX ZAFRON feels that perhaps the Board needs to look at a series of criteria in order to establish tables of permissible uses for the districts. He feels that Commissioner Gordon's suggestions are the most promising. He feels there are still so many questions on the table to be resolved to give a satisfactory result. STICK WILLIAMS agrees that a lot of time has been put into developing the EDDs. Those who have worked on these EDDs do not want to do anything to hurt Orange County. He feels this is a good plan and he encouraged the Board to go forward and approve it. BETTY EIDENIER, member of the Orange County Planning Board, reemphasized that this is a good plan and one which is supported by a lot of people. She urged the Board to approve these EDDs. This public hearing will be continued to February 1, 1994. All comments will be incorporated into the minutes of the next meeting by reference. VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as stated below: A. PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS The Board approved the following property tax refunds: NAME ACCOUNT # AMOUNT Lucille D. Berry Etal 140016 $ 2,982.30 Clark Church 82677 137.29 George C. Maha 176406 12.18 Nationsbank Leasing Corp. 103485 1, 102 .96 Forrest T. Heath -127617 2,288 .59 B. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #6 The Board approved the following budget amendment: GENERAL FUND Source - Charges for Services $ 4, 000.00 Appropriation - Human Services 4, 000.00 (To budget for funds necessary to support .75 FTE Facility Manager for Chapel Hill Senior Center) Source - Property Taxes $21, 000. 00 Appropriation - Human Services 21, 000. 00 (To budget new animal licensing fees to support 1. 00 FTE Animal Control Officer) 7 C. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FRANCHISE APPLICATIONS The Board approved refranchising the South Orange Rescue Squad and the Orange County Rescue Squad for ambulance service, under the provisions of the new EMS Franchise Ordinance. D. MINUTES The Board approved reconsidering and approving a correction to the November 4, 1993 minutes, and approved as corrected the minutes for January 4, 1994 . E. APPOINTMENTS The Board approved the following appointments: HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Charlene Regester was reappointed for a term ending 12/30/96 Vicki Madison was appointed for a term ending 12/30/96 Eddie Ubanks was appointed to an unexpired term ending 12/30/95 Anna Cassilly was appointed for a term ending 12/30/96 NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE James Benedetti was appointed to a term ending 12/30/94 CHAPEL HILL/ORANGE COUNTY VISITOR'S BUREAU Sara McKee was reappointed to a term ending 12/31/96 Tom Roberts was reappointed to a term ending 12/31/96 CANE CREEK WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE Don Willhoit was appointed to this advisory committee for its duration. CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tyler Miller-Johnson was appointed to a term ending F. BID AWARD - AMBULANCES The Board awarded a bid to FIRST RESPONSE, INC. for two Type One Walk-Through Ambulances at the purchase price of $61, 380.44 each. For the record the following is a list of bids received: Southern $ 70, 000 per unit Chief's 66,879 per unit Excellence 77 , 353 per unit G. CONVERSION OF EXCESS VACATION LEAVE TO SICK LEAVE The Board approved revising the Orange County Personnel Ordinance to provide that Vacation Leave over 240 hours as of January 31 of each year is converted to Sick Leave as stated below: RESOLUTION CONVERSION OF VACATION LEAVE TO SICK LEAVE WHEREAS, The Orange County Board of Commissioners expresses its intent to provide Sick Leave benefit policies for County employees consistent with a policy adopted by the 1993 General Assembly with regard to 8 the conversion of State employees' and teachers' excess annual Vacation Leave to Sick Leave; and WHEREAS, The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts and implements the following annual Vacation Leave Conversion Policy: At the end of each benefit year on January 31 any County employees with accrued Vacation Leave in excess of 30 days or 240 hours will have this leave converted to Sick Leave. This converted Sick Leave will be used in the same manner as accrued Sick Leave and may be used for authorized Sick Leave purposes. And, like regular Sick Leave, any unused converted Sick Leave may be counted toward creditable service at retirement up to a maximum of 12 total Sick Leave days per year of service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby adopt and implement the annual Vacation Leave Conversion Policy effective January 31, 1994, with a copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the N.C. Local Government Employees Retirement System. H. PETITION FOR ADDITION - SUNDOWN DRIVE IN CHEEKS TOWNSHIP The Board approved a petition from NCDOT for approval of the addition of Sundown Drive in Cheeks Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. I. PETITION FOR ADDITION - HOMEWOOD DRIVE IN CHAPEL HILL TOWNSHIP The Board approved a petition from NCDOT for approval of the addition of Homewood Drive in Chapel Hill Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. J. 1994 HISTORIC SURVEY & PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION The Board approved an application for 1994 Historic Survey and Planning Grant Funds for up to $10, 000 and authorize the County Manager to execute the appropriate documents. K. GREATER TRIANGLE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION APPLICATION FOR GLA%O INC. SPECIAL PROJECTS GRANT The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an application for the Glaxo Incorporated Special Projects Grant for $6, 000 in funding to be used in publication of the Inventory of Historic Architecture and Archaeological Sites. L. CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITIES STUDY GROUP APPOINTMENTS The Board approved the appointments to the Criminal Justice Facility Study Group as submitted in the agenda abstract. M. PETITION FOR ADDITION - BLACKWOOD MOUNTAIN ROAD AND HEARTWOOD DRIVE IN CHAPEL HILL TOWNSHIP The Board approved a petition from NCDOT for the addition of Blackwood Mountain Road and Heartwood Drive in Chapel Hill Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. 9 N. PETITION FOR ADDITION - BONAPARTE DRIVE, SWEET GUM DRIVE, UPHILL COURT, AND LAFAYETTE DRIVE IN HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP The Board approved a petition from NCDOT for the addition of Bonaparte Drive, Sweet Gum Drive, Uphill Court, and Lafayette Drive in Hillsborough Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. O. PETITION FOR ADDITION - GRAND OAR DRIVE, SHADY GLEN TRAIL, AND ACORN RIDGE TRAIL IN ENO TOWNSHIP The Board approved a petition from NCDOT for the addition of Grand Oak Drive, Shady Glen Trail, and Acorn Ridge Trail in Eno Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. P. PETITION FOR ADDITION - MIMOSA DRIVE IN CHAPEL HILL TOWNSHIP The Board approved a petition from NCDOT for the addition of Mimosa Drive in Chapel Hill Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. IX. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA A. FAILURE OF PINEY MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEM County Manager John Link briefed the Board on the failure of the waste treatment system in the Piney Mountain Subdivision. He presented a petition to the Board from residents of this subdivision requesting the County's permission to construct and utilize a pump station and force main system connecting Piney Mountain's existing sewer collection system to the City of Durham's sewer collection system and to abandon Piney Mountain's existing on-site ground absorption waste treatment system which is malfunctioning and irreparable. He, along with the County Attorney, County Planning Director and the County Engineer have reviewed the conditions of the County water and sewer policy and they believe that this particular situation is covered under the section of this policy which addresses public health hazards. He feels the best option if for this subdivision to be connected to the Durham sewer collection system. In answer to a question from Commissioner Insko on who will own this line, County Engineer Paul Thames said that there are four alternatives for ownership of the line. The homeowners, the city of Durham, Orange County or OWASA could own the line and pump station. Commissioner Insko supports the homeowners owning the line with an entity like OWASA or the County responsible for inspecting the line. Geof Gledhill indicated that there would be an agreement between the four groups outlining ownership and operation of the line and pump station. The purpose of the agreement would be to make it a private line. Commissioner Willhoit expressed a concern about the present site of the nitrification field. He asked who will own this open space area and Geof Gledhill indicated that ownership of this area is negotiable. Density has already been set by zoning regulations and the overall development plan. Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to the $200, 000 in repairs and asked how soon these repairs need to be made. Paul Thames noted that if they tie onto the Durham line, they would probably not need to make these repairs. Commissioner Gordon asked about the status of the Homeowners Association buying land contiguous to the subdivision in an effort to locate 10 a site. John Marsh, member of the Homeowners Association, stated that they did pursue that option. They did find one person who offered to sell them five acres at $30, 000 an acre. Because 80% of their nitrification field is in unsuitable soil, it would take a larger track of land. They have tried to buy property and have spent $65, 000 in attorney fees. It will cost them approximately $250, 000 to tie onto the Durham line. It will be built to OWASA specifications and they are willing to talk about who will own the system. A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to (1) acknowledge the impending and irreversible failure of the Piney Mountain waste treatment with the serious potential for adverse public health and environmental impacts; (2) acknowledge that waste treatment for the Piney Mountain subdivision cannot be provided by any available on-site waste treatment technology; (3) agree in principle to allow the extension of sewer service, dedicated solely to the approved homes and homesites within the Piney Mountain subdivision, from the City of Durham to Piney Mountain via a pump station and force main; (4) encourage the homeowners to direct their consultants to begin design and permitting of the pump station/force main system; (5) direct staff to work with the homeowners, the City of Durham, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and OWASA to develop system design and operational codicils precluding any possibility that sewer service from this system would be available to any other users; and (6) direct staff to work with the homeowners, the City of Durham, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and OWASA to develop a system ownership and operational proposals satisfactory to the Board. Commissioner Gordon asked that a certification be issued by the Health Director stating that this failure constitutes an emergency situation. Health Director Dan Reimer stated that the system is being operated without a permit. The system could not be recertified. Chair Carey said that all plans will come back to the Board for approval. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. PROCEDURES FOR APPROVING PYROTECHNICS PERMITS John Link presented policies and procedures by which pyrotechnics permits are approved. Commissioner Gordon clarified for the record that when the Board of County Commissioners denies a permit, it does not mean that they cancel the show. They do not cancel shows. She stated that fireworks are against the law in North Carolina because they are presumed unsafe and the issue is public safety and that is why the County Commissioners must approve these permits. She questioned why the Board must approve these permits if the process is completely an administrative matter. Commissioner Willhoit feels that the Board should be able to prescribe conditions under which the staff may act. The Board discussed the checklist and the procedure as recommended in the agenda abstract and as stated below in the motion. The Board decided they would ask for local legislation designating the Dean Smith Center as a separate entity or authority whereby they can approve these permits and also assume full liability. 11 Commissioner Gordon suggested increasing the $1, 000, 000 liability that is required. Jeff Elliott, Director of the Dean Smith Center, stated that he is also concerned with public safety. He supports the procedure as presented by the County Manager and agreed to increase the amount of liability insurance. He explained that pyrotechnics have been proven to be safe and invited the Board members to a demonstration before their next concert. A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the checklist as presented in the agenda abstract and adopt as policy that the criteria listed on the checklist must be completed to the satisfaction of County staff in its entirety. If the checklist criteria is met to staff satisfaction in its entirety, the application for Board approval will be presented to the Board as an item for decision on the Consent Agenda. Upon Board approval, the County Manager is authorized to issue a pyrotechnics permit. If for whatever reason, the checklist criteria cannot be met in its entirety to staff satisfaction, the request for a pyrotechnics permit will be placed on the agenda under items for decision Regular Agenda. The manager will bring a policy back to the Board for approval at a later meeting. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. PHASE I - SMART START IMPLEMENTATION The Board was asked to create 3.5 full-time equivalent positions in Social Services to support the expansion of the child care subsidy program through the Smart Start initiative. A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to (1) consider the Smart Start Program as a grant project ordinance in a fund distinct from the General Fund which will allow the County to track funding and outcome of Smart Start separately from other Human Services programs, and (2) create 3 . 5 full-time equivalent positions to support the Child Care Subsidy Plan as approved by the Orange County Partnership for Young Children and the DSS Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. Z-9-93 FIRST SOUTH BANK, INC. ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENT The property is located on the south side of Southern Drive, west of Mt. Willing Road. The proposed area to be rezoned is six acres and part of Lot 2A, Block F of Tax Map 40 in Cheeks Township. The current zoning designation of the property is Residential-1 with overlay districts of protected Watershed and Major Transportation Corridor. The zoning district proposed is Industrial with overlay districts of PW-II and MTC. Following the County Commissioners' meeting on January 4, 1994, Commissioner Gordon asked several specific questions which are answered on pages 3, 4, and 5 of the agenda abstract. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the rezoning of approximately 1.2 acres contiguous with the current use of the six acres requested from Residential-1 to Industrial-1. VOTE: UNANIMOUS X. REPORTS - NONE XI. APPOINTMENTS - None were deleted from the Consent Agenda 12 SMALL AREA PLANNING COMMITTEE A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Insko to appoint Robert Harrell as the citizen representative on the University Station Small Area Planning Committee and to appoint Lee Rafalow as the alternate member of this committee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS XII. MINUTES - approved under the Consent Agenda XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE XIV. ADJOURNMENT With no further items for discussion, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the Efland-Cheeks Community Center in Efland, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk