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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 4, 1994
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Monday, April 4, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Green Community Center in
Eno Township, Hillsborough, North Carolina.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., (arrived at 6:30)
and Commissioners Stephen H. Halkiotis, Alice M. Gordon, Verla C. Insko and
Don Willhoit.
COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
COUNTY 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, Human Resources Analyst
II Lana Chandra, Planning Director Marvin Collins, Human Resources Director
Elaine Holmes, Recreation and Parks Director Bob Jones, Commission for Women
Director Lucy Lewis, Public Health Nursing Director Eileen Kugler,
Transportation Planner Slade McCalip, Home Economist Alice Pettitt, Land
Records Manager Roscoe Reeve, Health Director Dan Reimer and Management
Analyst Sharron Siler
NOTE: All documents referred to in these minutes are in the permanent agenda
file in the Clerk's Office.
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
One appointment was added to the agenda for the Criminal Justice
Facility Study Committee. The appointments to the Orange County Planning
Board for the Hillsborough representative and the Orange County Board of
Adjustment were removed.
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Vice-Chair Stephen Halkiotis said that citizens who want to speak
on an item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Lee Rafalow distributed information on a program to be held on
Saturday, April 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on sustainable communities.
1. Community Concerns - NONE
PUBLIC CHARGE
Vice-Chair Stephen Halkiotis dispensed with the reading of the Public
Charge.
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III. BOARD COMMENTS -NONE
IV. COIINTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE
O. RESOLIITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. COIINTY GOVERNMENT WEER
This presentation was made by John Link. A motion was made by
Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to proclaim the week
of April 16-23, 1994 as Orange County Government Week as stated below:
PROCLAMATION
COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
WHEREAS, The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the
National Association of County Commissioners have encouraged
citizens across the state and the nation to learn more about county
government's role in our lives; and
WHEREAS, Orange County government has served the citizens of the County
since 1752 and places its emphasis on addressing citizens concerns
and needs; and
WHEREAS, The elected and appointed officials of Orange County take pride in
serving the citizens in the County; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is on the forefront of many issues critical to both
our state and nation, including health care, child and elder care,
environmental protection, social services, job training, emergency
management services, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, law
enforcement, water and sewer services, and library services; and
WHEREAS, Citizens may develop an increased awareness about county services
and resources through outreach efforts provided by County
Officials.
NOW THEREFORE We, the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, do hereby
proclaim the week of April 16-23, 1994 as Orange County Government
Week, and further encourage all citizens to become familiar with
the services provided by Orange County government.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. PROCLAMATION FOR ORANGE COIINTY SENIOR GAMER
Lisa Baaske, Local Coordinator for the Senior Games, made comments
and read the proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded
by Commissioner Insko to proclaim the two weeks of April 14-28, 1994 as Orange
County Senior Games Event Weeks as stated on the next page.
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PROCLAMATION
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
APRIL, 1994
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 provide 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 April 14-28, 1994 as Orange County Senior
Games Event Days and encourages citizens age 55 and over to
participate.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. PROCLAMATION OF FAIR IiOIISING MONTH IN ORANGE COIINTY
Eileen Kugler, Vice-Chair of the Human Relations Commission, read
the proclamation. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to proclaim the month of April as Fair Housing Month in
Orange County as stated below:
PROCLAMATION
FAIR HOIISING MONTH
WHEREAS April, 1994 marks the twenty-sixth anniversary of Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968, the Federal Fair Housing Act, which
provided for equal opportunity for all Americans in the sale,
rental and financing of housing and prohibited housing
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age or
national origin; and
WHEREAS the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 added familial status and
handicap to those classes protected by Title VIII and added strong
new rights, remedies, monetary penalties and judicial and
administrative enforcement procedures; and
WHEREAS numerous studies have shown that housing discrimination is as
pervasive, if not more so, than in 1968, and far more insidious
than ever before; and
WHEREAS illegal barriers to equal opportunity in housing that diminish the
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rights of some of our citizens, diminish the rights of all;
NOW, THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County proclaim the month
of April, 1994 as FAIR HOUSING MONTH and commend this observance
to all Orange County citizens.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATION APRIL 23-29 AS ORANGE COIINTY
PRE-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION WEER
Alice Pettitt made comments and presented the proclamation for
approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to proclaim April 23-29 as Orange County Pre-School Immunization
Week as stated below:
PROCLAMATION
ORANGE COUNTY PRESCHOOL IMMUNIZATION WEEK
APRIL 23-29, 1994
WHEREAS, April 23-29 has been proclaimed as National Preschool Immunization
Week; and
WHEREAS, during National Preschool Immunization Week all immunization
providers are encouraged to work with their communities to vaccinate children
by expanding clinic hours, increasing screening, and distributing educational
materials; and
WHEREAS, more than one-third of North Carolina two year olds are not
appropriately immunized; and
WHEREAS, North Carolina's goal is to achieve complete immunization of at least
90~ of all North Carolina children by their second birthday; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to increase the immunization rate in Orange County, the
Cooperative Extension Service has organized the Orange County Coalition for
Immunization, a group comprised of representatives of public and private
agencies, civic, community and church groups, and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Orange County Coalition for Immunization is to
coordinate and promote free immunization clinics through Orange Chatham
Comprehensive Health Services and Orange County Health Department, by
providing financial assistance, outreach, transportation, and educational
efforts during National Preschool Immunization Week April 23-29; and
WHEREAS, the continuing goal of the Orange County Coalition for Immunization
is to develop strategies for the year-round promotion of appropriate
immunizations; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to raise public awareness of the importance of
appropriate immunizations and provide accessibility to immunizations through
a collaborative community-based effort.
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NOW, THEREFORE, We, the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, do hereby
proclaim April 23-29 as Orange County Preschool Immunization Week, this the
4th day of April, 1994.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
E. PROCLAMATION OF APRIL AS PIIBLIC HEALTH MONTH
The presentation was made by Health Director Dan Reimer. He noted
that a child should receive 15 shots before the age of two. A motion was made
by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Insko to proclaim April, 1994
as Public Health Month_as stated below:
PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH
PROCLAMATION FROM THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
APRIL, 1994
WHEREAS, The State of North Carolina has adopted the month of April, 1994,
_ as Public Health Month in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, The public health facilities in Orange County serve thousands of
our citizens each year; and
WHEREAS, Public health assures a clean, safer, more wholesome environment
_ in which to live; and
WHEREAS, Healthful living is the major prevention of the financial burdens
of disease and chronic illness; and
WHEREAS, Concerned, informed and active citizens will ensure a "healthy
future for Orange County; _
THEREFORE, We hereby proclaim April, 1994, as PIIBLIC HEALTH MONTH in Orange
County, with the theme "Healthy Living".
VOTE: UNANIMOUS ,
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER BONDS
Assistant County Manager Rod Visser made the presentation. He said
that a public hearing is being conducted on the proposed issuance of Orange
County Community Activity Corporation revenue bonds. The Board is requested
to consider an amended resolution approving the Orange County Community
Activity Center project. The amount of the bond has been increased from 9.85
million to 10 million to allow for a large debt service reserve which will
make the bonds appear more. secure and thus much more attractive to potential
investors.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to close the public hearing and approve the amended resolution as
stated below:
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AMENDED RESOLIITION OF
THE COIINTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
APPROVING A FACILITIES/SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, the County of Orange, North Carolina (the "County") is a
validly existing political subdivision of the State of North Carolina,
existing as such under and by virtue of the Constitution, statutes and laws
of the State of North Carolina (the "State"); -
- WHEREAS, the County has the power, pursuant to North Carolina General
Statutes, to (i) provide community activity facilities used, or to be used,
for public purposes and (ii) enter into contracts with respect to the
provision of -such facilities;
WHEREAS, pursuant to a certain Indenture of-Trust dated as of March
1, 1994 (the "Indenture"), between Orange County Community Activity
Corporation (the "Corporation") and First Union National Bank of North
Carolina, as trustee (the "Trustee"), the Corporation will issue its Orange
County Community Activity Center Revenue Bonds, Series 1994A and Series 1994E
(collectively, the "Bonds") and apply the proceeds thereof to the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a public ice hockey rink, two swimming pools and
related facilities to be located in the County (the."Project");
WHEREAS, the County has determined that it is in the best interest of
the County that, instead of building and operating its own swimming pool, the
County contract with the Corporation pursuant to a Facilities/Services
Agreement dated as of March 1, 1994 (the "Agreement") between the County and
the Corporation to provide. public swimming pools and management services
through the operation of the Project for the benefit of County residents and
other persons visiting the County;
WHEREAS, the obligation of the County ,to make payments under the
Agreement shall constitute a valid, binding and legally enforceable
contractual obligation of the County to the payment of which the County is
obligated to appropriate funds in each year thereof, and payable from. the
.County's general fund and from the earnings and all income received by the
County from whatever source derived unless the use of such finds are
restricted other than by action of the Board of Commissioners of the County
or the use thereof is otherwise restricted by law, and enforceable in
accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by
applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws
relating to or affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights
heretofore or hereafter enacted or by equitable principles;
WHEREAS, there have been presented to the Board of Commissioners of
the County (the "Board") the following documents (collectively, the
"Instruments"), copies of which are attached hereto, which the County proposes
to approve, enter into and deliver to effectuate the proposed purchase
financing:
(1) the form of the Agreement; and
(2) the form of the Indenture.
WHEREAS, it appears that each of the Instruments is in appropriate
form and is an appropriate instrument for the purposes intended;
WHEREAS, the net sums to fall due under the Agreement will not exceed
$400,000 in each year for 10 years and can be included in the County's budget;
WHEREAS, it is reasonable to conclude .that the payments under the
Agreement are not excessive for the stated purpose and no increase in the
property tax rate will be required to raise funds to fall due under the
contract in each fiscal year during the term of the Agreement;
WHEREAS, the County Attorney is of the opinion that this-transaction
is authorized by law and is a purposQ for which. public funds may -be expended
pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State;
WHEREAS, the County's budget process and Annual Budget Ordinance are
in compliance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, and
external auditors have determined that the County has conformed with generally
accepted accounting principles in preparing its Annual .Budget Ordinance;
WHEREAS, past audit reports of the County indicate that its debt
management and contract obligation payment policies have been carried out in
strict compliance with the law, and the County has not been censured by the
North Carolina Local Government Commission (the "LGC"), external auditors, or
any other regulatory agencies in_connection with such management;
WHEREAS, the County is not in default in meeting any of its debt
service or contract obligations;
WHEREAS, the Board has previously approved the Agreement and the
issuance of the Bonds by the Corporation after a public hearing thereon, but
an increase in the principal amount of such Bonds has required a second public
hearing thereon which was conducted this 4th day of April, 1994;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That all actions of the County in effectuating the
Project are hereby approved, ratified and authorized pursuant to and in
accordance with the transactions contemplated by the Instruments.
Section 2. That the form and content of the Agreement are in all
respects authorized, approved and confirmed, and the County Manager or his
designee and the County Clerk are authorized. empowered and directed,to
execute and deliver the Agreement for and on behalf of the County, including
necessary counterparts, in substantially the form attached hereto, but with
such changes, modifications, additions or deletions therein as shall to them
and the County Attorney seem necessary, desirable or appropriate, their
execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of their approval of any
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and all such changes, modifications, additions or deletions, and that from and
after the execution and delivery of the Agreement, the County Manager and the
County Clerk or their respective designees are hereby authorized, empowered
and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents-
as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the
Agreement as executed.
Section 3. That the County acknowledges that its payments under the
Agreement constitute a valid, binding and legally enforceable contractual
obligation of the County-to the payment of which the County is obligated to
appropriate funds in each year thereof, and payable from the County's general
fund and from the earnings and all income received by the County from whatever
source derived unless the use of such funds are restricted other than by
action of the Board of Commissioners of the County or the use thereof is
otherwise restricted by law, and enforceable in accordance with its terms,
except as such enforceability may be -limited by applicable bankruptcy;
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting
generally the enforcement of creditors' rights heretofore or hereafter enacted
or by equitable principles.
Section 4. That the County approves the issuance of the Bonds by the
Corporation and agrees to accept title to the Project, including the. land on
which it is located as described in the Deed of Trust from the Corporation to
the Deed of Trust trustee named therein, on the payment in full of the
principal of and interest on the Bonds and the discharge of the lien of the
Indenture.
Section 5. That the County .Manager is hereby designated as the
County's representative to act on behalf of the County in connection with the
transactions contemplated by the Instruments, and the County Manager is
authorized and directed to proceed in accordance with the Instruments, and to
seek opinions on matters of law from the County Attorney, which the County
Attorney is authorized to furnish on behalf of the County, and opinions of law
from such other attorneys for all documents contemplated hereby as required
by law. The County Manager is hereby authorized to designate one or more
employees of the County to take all actions which the County Manager is
authorized to perform under this Resolution, and the County Manager or his
designees are in all respects authorized on behalf of the County to supply all
information pertaining to the County for use in the transactions contemplated
by the Instruments. The County Clerk and the County Manager are authorized
to execute and deliver for and on behalf of the County any and all additional
certificates, documents, opinions or other papers and perform all other acts
as may be required by the Instruments or as they may deem necessary or
appropriate in order to implement and carry out the intent and purposes of
this Resolution.
Section 6. That if any section, phrase or provision of this
Resolution is for any reason declared to be invalid, such declaration shall
not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases or
provisions of this Resolution.
Section 7. That all motions, orders, resolutions, ordinances and
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A. BIIDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #10
The Board approved the following budget ordinance amendments:
GENERAL FIIND
Source - Intergovernmental $ 33 814
Appropriation - Human Services 33,814
(To receive additional State Day Care funds)
Source - Intergovernmental $ 4,601
Appropriation - Human Services 4,601
(To accept additional State Subsidy funds)
Source - Intergovernmental $ 14 900
Appropriation - Contributions to
Outside Agencies $ 14,900
(to accept additional State CBA funds)
Source - Miscellaneous (Expenditures) $ (600)
Appropriation - Contributions to
Outside Agencies 600
(Appropriation from Contingency for Pine
Knolls After School Program)
Source - Miscellaneous (Expenditures) $ (2,200)
Appropriation - Contributions to Outside 2,200
parts thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
below:
NOTE:
to send
B. 1994 LOCAL LEGISLATION
The Board considered three pieces of local legislation as stated
(1) A bill that would enable the County to acquire and make
available property for use. by a school district, and thus
acquire or construct school facilities through installment
purchase arrangements.
(2) Addition of Orange County to a list of jurisdictions authorized
by existing State legislation to sell products from the
County's computerized Geographic Information System (GIS) to
the public at reasonable--cost - with the stipulation that
- purchasers of such data may not resell the data or use it for
trade or commercial purposes. - -
(3) A bill that would make it unnecessary for the Board of
Commissioners to approve pyrotechnic displays sanctioned by the
University of North Carolina that are conducted on University
property.
Chair Carey arrived at this point in the agenda.
There were no citizen comments. It was the consensus of the Board
these three matters forward.
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. Item
"G" was removed and considered immediately following the Consent Agenda.
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Agencies
(Appropriation from Contingency for Cable
TV (public input survey)
B. APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments were approved:
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
Norma White was reappointed for a term ending 3/30/97
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL
Jake Rijdes was appointed for an unexpired term ending 6/30/97
RECREATION AND PARRS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Patrick Mulkey was appointed for an unexpired term ending
3/30/95
ARTS COMMISSION
Don Reardon was appointed for an unexpired term ending 3/30/96
A. Hunter Taylor was appointed for an unexpired term ending
3/30/95
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Deborah Taylor was appointed for an unexpired term ending
6/30/97
CRIMINAL JUSTICE FACILITY STUDY GROUP (short-term committee)
Archie Daniel - Citizen's Crime Watch
George P. Doyle - Orange County Bar Association
Gretchen Aylsworth - Guardian Ad Litem
James Williams, Jr. - Public Defender
Karen Rose - Violent Crime and Drug Abuse Task Force
K. Joan Jackson - Probation Parole Office
Janet Sparks - Child Support Enforcement
Donn Hargrove - Juvenile Services
C. MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes as presented for the following
meetings:
December 11, 1993 - Board Retreat
December 21, 1993 - Regular Meeting
February 28, 1994 - Quarterly Public Hearing
March 1, 1994 - Regular Meeting
March 10, 1994 - Special Meeting
March 15, 1994 - Regular Meeting
D. AUTHORIZATION OF THE RSVP RENEWAL APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an RSVP
application for a three-year renewal of federal grand funding, and Notice of
Grant Award when received with the understanding that the 3-year application
does not affect the Orange County annual budgeting process and can be
terminated anytime based on ACTION Handbook 2650.2 (pg. 90-94) guidelines and
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as stated below in the resolution:
A RESOLIITION AIITHORIZING SIIBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION
FOR THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLIINTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)
BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of Orange County that the
Commissioners authorize the County Manager to submit an application to ACTION
for a $112,545 three year grant ($37,515/year) for continuation of the Retired
Senior Volunteer Program for thirty-six months and to certify to the federal
government the willingness of the County to assure a minimum of 30$ in cash,
goods, and services as the non-federal share in support of the program.
Funding will continue to be reviewed and approved on an annual basis as part
of the Orange County Budget Process and the RSVP will operate under a one year
budget. Budget revisions will be submitted to the Federal Sponsor at the end
of the first and second years.
It is understood that Orange County is not locked into a commitment
for three years if it is decided by Orange County officials to discontinue
support of the Orange County RSVP. The program can be terminated at anytime
based on the ACTION Handbook 2650.2 (pg. 90-94) guidelines.
E. SMART START FIINDING FOR SHORT-TERM DENTAL SERVICES GRANT
The Board accepted a $29,575 grant award from the Orange County
Partnership for Young Children (Smart Start). The grant award will allow the
Health Department in collaboration with the UNC-School of Dentistry, to
provide dental screening, education, treatment planning, prophylaxis and
referral for all children age 0-5 in day care centers, as well as, those
children at home.
F. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEST AMENDMENT ARTICLE 22 DEFINITIONS
The Board approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clearly
define the point at which a subdivision lot is "created" for the purpose of
determining whether or not the lot is subject to amendments which may be made
to the Zoning Ordinance or Subdivision Regulations. This was presented for
public hearing on February 28 and there were no questions or comments. The
Planning Board recommended approval.
G. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT - GI8 APPLICATION DEVELOPER
This item was removed and considered immediately following the
Consent Agenda.
H. 1994 SIIRVEY & PLANNING GRANT - PHASE IVJHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ELEMENT
The Board accepted and authorized the County Manager to sign a
$10,000 Survey and Planning Grant from the State Historic Preservation Office.
I. HOIISING REHABILITATION CONTRACT AWARDS
The Board awarded three housing rehabilitation contracts for the
HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program as stated below:
DWELLING IINIT BID AMOIINT CONTRACTOR
# 8 $ 20,700 Taylor Home Improvements
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#17 $ 8,450 Edwards Construction Co.
X23 $ 23,050 Orange-Chatham Home Repair
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
Q. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT - GIS APPLICATION DEVELOPER
Commissioner Gordon asked for clarification on this position. John
Link said that resources are being redirected for this position which will be
centralized in Land Records for at least two years. Marvin Collins stated
that the Planning Department will not need to add staff to replace this
position.
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to amend the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan to add the
class of GIS Application Developer at Salary Grade 72.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
I%. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGIILAR AGENDA
A. BENEFITS FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The Board discussed whether or not County Commissioners should be
provided with the same benefit subsidies as provided for County employees.
Commissioner Willhoit does not feel County Commissioners should be
considered full-time employees and entitled to any benefits because
commissioners, such as himself, who do not need these benefits would unjustly
receive less compensation than those who chose to receive the benefits.
Commissioner Gordon noted that she feels County Commissioners
should be entitled to the same benefits as other part-time permanent employees
who have time-limited positions. The difference between a County Commissioner
and other time limited positions is the salary level.
Chair Carey said that it needs to be determined if County
Commissioners are employees.
Commissioner Halkiotis said that by offering these benefits, it may
encourage more people to run for County Commissioner.
In response to a question from Commissioner Insko on the cost,
Elaine Holmes said it would cost approximately $1,000 to $4,000 per year per
person for these benefits depending on the coverage each wanted.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the same benefit subsidies for health, dental and life
insurance for the County Commissioners as provided to regular time-limited
permanent part-time county employees.
Commissioner Insko noted she has problems with the amount of money
it would cost. She feels the County Commissioners should have access to
benefits but does not agree with adding as much as $4,000 to their
compensation package.
It was decided that Elaine Holmes will present at the next meeting
several options, including costs, for the Board's consideration.
NOTE: NO VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE PREVIOUS MOTION
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
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Halkiotis to table this item for further information.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. CHARGE TO PROPOSED WORK GROIIP - i-40/OLD 86 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT
A charge for the proposed work group for the I-40/Old NC 86
Economic Development District was presented for the Board's consideration.
After an extended discussion and several suggestions for changes,
it was decided that a clean copy would be presented for Board approval at
their April 19, 1994 regular meeting.
C. PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AREA BOIINDARIES
Chair Carey presented for the Board's consideration a proposed
composition and charge to a Committee on Water and Sewer Service Area
Boundaries.
After a brief discussion, it was decided that a public forum to
solicit ideas and concerns will be held first. Once the process is complete,
each Board can decide on additional opportunities to involve the citizens.
Chair Carey and Commissioner Gordon offered to represent the County
Commissioners on this committee.
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the composition and charge to the committee on Water and
Sewer Service Area Boundaries as stated below:
ProAOSed composition of and charge to
Committee to propose utility service area boundaries
Purposes of considering water and sewer service area boundaries:
To enable local governments and utilities to make long-
term plans with known rather than continuously changing boundaries.
To eliminate or minimize the potential for conflicts regarding utility
service areas and future annexation areas.
To complement the existing framework of land use plans under the Joint
Planning and Cooperative Planning agreements.
Composition: Two representatives from each of the following entities:
Orange County Board of Commissioners
Hillsborough Board of Commissioners
Carrboro Board of Aldermen
Chapel Hill Town Council
Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors
Charge l: To make a report and recommendations by October, 1994 to the Orange
County Board of Commissioners, Hillsborough Board of Commissioners, Carrboro
Board of Aldermen, Chapel Hill Town Council and Orange Water and Sewer
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Authority Board of Directors regarding long-term water and sewer service area
boundaries in Orange County.
Charge 2: To develop a proposal for water and sewer service areas which is
based on broad policy considerations of the elected boards, including those
policies in intergovernmental planning agreements.
Charge 3. The Committee's report to be submitted in October, 1994 shall be
considered a proposed basic framework as a starting point for developing an
agreement('s). This report shall not include a discussion of oversight of
community or alternative wastewater systems or of the timing of public water
or sewer extensions within long-term service area boundaries.
Charge 4. If the boards represented on the Committee agree in principle on a
proposal for long-term service area boundaries, the Committee shall draft a
proposed agreement(s) for consideration by the local government and utility
boards. This agreement may provide that matters involving extension of public
water and sewer in the Rural Buffer are to be separately discussed.
Charge 5. If the boards agree in principle on a proposed agreement, the
Committee shall seek to meet with representatives of additional jurisdictions
and utilities which may need to be included in agreement(s). The additional
entities would include but not necessarily be limited to the Orange Alamance
Water System, City of Durham, Mebane, Graham, etc. A proposed agreement with
these additional entities would be submitted for consideration by all parties.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. MAGNOLIA PLACE BID RESIILTS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to (1) award the bid for public facilities improvements related to
the proposed Magnolia Place subdivision to Ralph Hodge Construction Company
at the contract price of $415,883 with the understanding that the Engineer
must verify the limits of insurance currently carried by the contractor and
if limits are deemed inadequate, the premium for increased insurance coverage
could increase the contract price and (2) authorize the Chair to execute a
contract for this work upon review by the County Attorney and the County
Purchasing and Central Services Director.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
X. REPORTS
A. REPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ONIVERSITY STATION PLANNING GROOP
John Link summarized the report as included in the agenda abstract.
Planning Director Marvin Collins identified on several maps the
various issues and identified those where there was a consensus of the group.
The issues included identification of wildlife corridors, historic sites, open
space, bottomland/hardwood forest, historic/archeological sites, golf course,
houses, buffers which run adjacent to property lines, power line easements and
the southern railroad.
Commissioner Insko said that her concern about open space did not
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get answered. She would like for the open space to remain forever in that
category.
Robert Harrell distributed a letter clarifying the citizens
position on how they see the development going forward. A copy of this letter
is in the permanent agenda file.
Lee Rafalow expressed a concern about the drainage on the eastern
part of the open field.
Mr. Bernholz, representing the developers of University Station,
said that during the discussions it was proposed that the area at the
intersection of New Hope and Old #10 be preserved as a rural open kind of view
looking easterly. The Town of Hillsborough and the developers proposed that
this area be used as a golf course.
Marvin Collins answered various questions asked by the County
Commissioners. It was the consensus of the Board to set a public hearing as
soon as possible on the appropriate amendments to the Land Use Plan, text and
map relating to development options being considered in the context of the
University Station proposal.
B. NCDOT POLICY CONCERNING PRIVATE RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Transportation Planner Slade McCalip stated that for private
crossings, the Department of Transportation cannot use public funds to improve
them. It would have to be improved by the citizens or the railroad.
In order for the road to be accepted by DOT, the road would need
to meet state standards. Mr. McCalip will report back on the number of
private railroad crossings in Orange County.
8I. APPOINTMENTS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to reappoint Karen Barrows and to appoint Margaret Brown to the Orange
County Planning Board for a term ending March 30, 1997.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon to appoint Cheri Rosemond as the Eno representative to the Orange
County Planning Board for a term ending March 30, 1996.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to reappoint Joan Jobsis to the Orange County Planning Board for a term ending
March 30, 1997.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XII. MINITTES - NONE
RIII. E%ECIITIVE SESSION - NONE
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With no further items for consideration, Chair Carey adjourned the
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meeting. The next meeting of the Board will be held on April 14, 1994 at 7:30
p.m. in the OWASA community meeting room in Carrboro, North Carolina. The
next regular meeting of the Board will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at
7:30 in the OWASA community meeting room in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk