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JUNE 28, 1994
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Tuesday, June 28, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the OWASA Community Meeting Room, 400
Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro, North Carolina.
COIINTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Alice
M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis, Verla C. Insko and Don Willhoit.
COIINTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
COIINTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., and Assistant
County Managers Rod Visser and Albert Kittrell, Economic Development Director
Ted Abernathy, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Human Resources Analyst
II Lana Chandra, Finance Director Ken Chavious, Budget and Management Analyst
Donna Dean, Personnel Director Elaine Holmes, Director of Revenue John Horner,
Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Recreation and Parks Director Robert Jones,
Budget Director Sally Kost, Transportation Planner Slade McCalip, Human
Resources Analyst Cornelia Moore, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, Administrative
Officer II Rick Poole, Health Director Dan Reimer, Planner Mary Willis, and
EMS Director Nick Waters,
NOTE: ALL ITEMS REFERRED TO IN THESE MINUTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT AGENDA FILE
IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Chair Carey added to the agenda as item IX-G "Regional Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Program". He added appointments to the Economic
Development Commission under item XI. Item IX-A will be considered after
item III. Revisions were accepted for item V-D.
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. The Board agreed to
receive comments on the budget even though two public hearings had been held.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Sally Nussbauner read a prepared statement from her husband Jef.
In summary they are concerned about the proposed Lake Hogan Farms subdivision.
Deliberations have been private and no member from the public is allowed to
comment. She asked that the County Commissioners represent her and her
husband in stopping any development of the property until a process can be
developed which will include citizens. She asked that the County
Commissioners get a restraining order to halt all development involving the
"Transition areas" outlined in the Joint Planning Area Agreement.
PIIBLIC CHARGE
Chair Carey read the Public Charge.
III. BOARD COMMENTS
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Commissioner Gordon referred to the newspaper article about the
dangerous situation in the district courtroom in Chapel Hill and asked the
staff to report on this situation at one of the meetings in August. She
emphasized that she is interested in long range court planning.
Chair Carey made reference to a letter requesting that OWASA be pursued
under the Utility Commission. The Board agreed to send a letter stating they
don't have the legislative authority to do this and urge citizens to do this
on their own.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to send the letter as mentioned above.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
In answer to an inquiry about televising County Commissioner meetings,
John Link stated that in August he will present a report on this possibility
and give an update on the results of the cable advisory committee survey. He
will present options for televising County Commissioner meetings.
IV. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE
V. RE80LUTIONB/PROCLAMATIONS
A. RESOLUTION ON HOSPITALS SEEKING CHARGES FROM INMATES AND THEIR
FAMILIES
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the resolution requesting that the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners support legislative reconsideration of
State statutes that make county governments responsible for all emergency
medical costs for treatment of jail inmates as attached to these minutes on
pages
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. RESOLUTION RESPONDING TO STIPULATIONS OF THE. SPECIAL U88 PERMIT FOR
THE 80IITHERN HUMAN SERVICES SITE; TRANSIT SERVICE__TO THE SITE AND
CONFIRMING BUILDING LOCATION ON THE SITE
The Board deferred action on the resolution dealing with the
stipulations of the Special Use Permit.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the resolution as stated below:
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING TRANSIT SERVICE TO THE
COUNTY'S PROPERTY ON HOMESTEAD ROAD
WHEREAS, the County plans to construct a building on Homestead Road from
which to provide human services for the citizens of southern Orange
County; and
WHEREAS, the bus stop closest to the site of the proposed Southern Human
Services Building is presently on Airport Road; and
WHEREAS, it is clear to the County Commissioners that citizens of Chapel
Hill and Carrboro using public transit service should not be
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required to walk a significant distance from the bus stop to the
Southern Human Services facility; and
WHEREAS, the County will provide shuttle service from the closest bus stop
to the Southern Human Services facility;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County Commissioners request that the Town
Council consider the prospects of extending bus service to
Homestead Road; and we further suggest to the Town Council that the
Town Manager work with the County Manager during the approximately
two-year construction period of the Southern Human Services
Building to establish the most acceptable mix of Town
Transit/County shuttle service for the facility.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE TRANSPORT OF 16-FOOT WIDE TRAILERS ON MAJOR
HIGHWAYS
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the resolution as stated below:
RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE TRANSPORT OF 16-FOOT WIDE
MOBILE/MODULAR HOMES ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS IN NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS,on December 3, 1993 the N.C. Board of Transportation approved a policy
to implement amending Title 19A NCAC 02D.067 to allow the transport of 16-foot
wide mobile/modular homes on designated highways in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, upon publishing text of the proposed rule with notice of public
hearings in the North Carolina Register, the State of North
Carolina will hold public hearings and also allow for written
public comment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed transport routes for 16-foot wide mobile/modular homes
within the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Urban Area include I-40, I-
85, and US 501 (Duke Street and Roxboro Road)--routes with 12-foot
travel lanes currently operating at or greatly exceeding designed
traffic capacity; and
WHEREAS, the transport of 16-foot wide mobile/modular homes will
significantly impede traffic in transport lanes and adjacent travel
lanes, creating traffic delays, congestion and unsafe conditions;
and
WHEREAS, traffic congestion increases auto tailpipe emissions which are the
major contributor to the area's ambient air quality standard
violations and resulting non-attainment designation for ozone and
carbon-monoxide; and
WHEREAS, I-85 will be under continuous reconstruction for the next decade
and beyond; and the transport of these homes through construction
zones with concrete barriers and narrowed travel lanes will
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severely impede the flow of traffic, increase the probability of
collisions, and endanger the safety and lives of the general
motoring public; and
WHEREAS, the proposed policy would prohibit the transport of these homes
through construction zones and require detour routes along
unspecified routes;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE DOES
RESOLVE:
1. The Commissioners are opposed to the proposed transport of 16-foot wide
mobile/modular homes on any highway in the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Urban Area and any other highway in the State of North Carolina; and
2. The Commissioners are opposed to the transport of 16-foot wide
mobile/modular homes along unspecified detour routes due to
restrictions for transport through construction zones along proposed
transport routes; and
3. The Commissioners strongly encourage the State to fully examine rail
transport or other means for providing the economic advantages
necessary for the N.C. mobile home industry to remain competitive with
manufacturers in other states; and
4. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners is directed to send a copy of
this Resolution to the Governor, the Secretary of Transportation, the
N.C. Board of Transportation, the Council of State, and to the area's
local legislative delegation.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. RE80LIITION REOIIESTING RECONCILIATION OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the resolution as stated below:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING RECONCILIATION OF THE
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCORDING TO THE
ADOPTED DCHC REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST
OF JANUARY 1994
WHEREAS, the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro (DCHC) Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) is a designated Transportation Management Area, by the
Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) of Durham-Chapel Hill-
Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization is comprised of the designated
elected representatives of the local government jurisdictions within the
boundaries of the DCHC MPO and a member of the North Carolina Board of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS, Section 23 USC 134 (i)(4) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation
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Efficiency Act (ISTEA, PUBLIC LAW 102-240, DECEMBER 18, 1991), states that
"Projects undertaken within the boundaries of a transportation management area
on the National Highway System ... shall. be selected by the State in
cooperation with the metropolitan planning organization designated for such
area and shall be in conformance with the transportation improvement program
for such area"; and
WHEREAS, I-40 is a part of the National Highway System; and
WHEREAS, the TAC requested that funding be provided to complete
previously programmed projects before committing significant funding to major
new projects; and
WHEREAS, the TAC requested a study to examine the feasibility of adding high
occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-40 from NC 86 to NC 147 as its 41st
priority within the 1995-2001 DCHC Regional Project Priority List, adopted on
January 12, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Board of Transportation adopted a State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that is inconsistent with the DCHC
Regional Project Priority List, because of the inclusion of $30,000,000 in new
funds to widen I-40 to six lanes; and
WHEREAS, the programming of this project was not in cooperation with the
DCHC MPO as per ISTEA in that it was never proposed to or discussed with the
DCHC TAC; and
WHEREAS, the public comments received at the June 21, 1994 DCHC public
hearing held on the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) were
strongly against the I-40 project.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that the North Carolina Secretary of Transportation be requested to reconcile
the State Transportation Improvement Program adopted on June 3, 1994 and Draft
Local Transportation Improvement Program according to the adopted DCHC
Regional Priority List of January 1994.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. DIBTINGIIIBHED BIIDGET PRESENTATION AWARD
Chair Carey presented to Sally Kost and her staff the Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award of the Government Finance Officers' Association and
commended her and her staff for their outstanding performance. This is the
fourth consecutive year that the Budget staff has published a budget document
that meets GFOA criteria as a policy document, as an operations guide, as a
financial plan and as a communication device.
VII. PIIHLIC HEARINGS - NONE
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VIII. ITEMB FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon to approve those items as stated below. Item B was removed and
considered after the Consent Agenda.
A. NORTB 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 Program. The grant
will require matching funds.
~ RELIEF FROM COLLECTING DELIN IIENT TAxEB FROM INSOLVENT PERSONS
This item was removed and considered afterwards.
C. HIIDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT X13
The Board approved the budget ordinance amendments as listed below
and a capital project ordinance for "Future Projects Reserve Orange County
Schools Capital Project Ordinance".
GENERAL FIIND
Source - Intergovernmental $ 125,000
Appropriation - Human Services 125,000
(To budget for receipt of additional DSS day care funds)
Source - Intergovernmental 500
Appropriation - Human Services 500
(To budget for Child Protective Services State Allocation)
Source - Intergovernmental 2,926
Appropriation - Human Services 2,926
(To budget for Jordan Adams and additional Maternal
Health funds received from the State for the Health
Source - Charges for Services
Appropriation - Human Services
(To budget for the receipt of additional program
received by the Recreation and Parks Dept.)
Source - Miscellaneous Appropriation
Appropriation - Public Safety
Dept.)
15,000
15,000
fees
(24,947)
(24,947)
(To budget for Contingency appropriation to pay for
medical costs incurred by a female escapee)
Source - Charges for Services 17,000
Appropriation - Public Safety 17,000
(To budget for reimbursements from UNC for deputies
providing security at special events)
Source - Intergovernmental 17,616
Appropriation - Contributions to Outside Agencies 17,616
(To budget for Rape Crisis' receipt of a
State VOCA grant)
Source - Miscellaneous Appropriation (185,689)
Appropriations - Community Maintenance 4,650
General Administration 15,225
Taxation and Records 11,700
Community Planning 11,700
Human Services 72,739
Public Safety 66,500
Public Works 6,125
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(To allocate employee merit funds to functions within
the General Fund)
Source - Transfers from Other Funds 27,766
Appropriation - Debt Service 27,766
(To adjust the budget for accrued interest on
refinanced bonds)
HYCONEECHEE REGIONAL LIBRARY FUND
Source - Intergovernmental 55,500
Interest Income 2,235
Appropriated Fund Balance 125,809
Appropriation - Transfers to Other Funds 52,950
Human Services 130,594
GENERAL FUND
Source - Transfers from Other Funds 52,950
Appropriation - Human Services 52,950
(To budget for unanticipated revenues for the
Regional Library)
PROJECT ORDINANCE
Source - Transfer from School Capital Reserve Fund 35,295
Transfer from General Fund (1993-94) 3,112
Appropriation - Future Projects Reserve 38,407
(Establishes a Reserve Fund for future Orange County
Schools capital projects)
D. APPOINTMENTS
The Following appointments were made:
TRIANGLE J EMS
Jeanette Smith was reappointed for a term ending 6/30/96
Ray Defriess was appointed for a term ending 6/30/96
the County
ADVISORY BOARD ON AGING
Linda R. Rahija was appointed for an unexpired
6/30/96
Annie V. Tinnin was appointed for an unexpired
6/30/96
EMS ADVISORY COUNCIL - this board was reorganized by
Commissioners and the following people were appointed:
Verla Insko - County Commissioner representative
Gwen Sherrill - Orange County Rescue Squad
Ray DeFriess - South Orange Rescue Squad
Jeanette Smith - EMS
Ashley Collier - Chapel Hill government
Jeffrey Johnston - Chapel Hill Consumer
Mary Fox - Hillsborough Consumer
Shirley Marshall - Orange County Consumer
Nick Waters - Orange County EMS
Hilliard Caldwell - Carrboro Government
Lucy Fort - Chapel Hill Consumer
Greg Mears - Medical Director
Barbara Overby - Nurse/ALS
term ending
term ending
approval of
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Tom Griggs - Medical Affairs Officer
Carol Lorenz - Hillsborough Government
Robert Lockwood - AT-Large
Norm Gustaveson - Strategic Planning
Jan Smith - Strategic Planning Alternate
Barbara Steckler - Strategic Planning Alternate
Sharon Siler - Public Information Officer
Jennifer Croutcher - S.O.R.S. Member
Beth Bivens - Telecommunications
Todd Cooper - EMS-EMP
Jane Waddell - First Responder
Rod Visser - Assistant County Manager
L. ~INUTEB
The Board approved the minutes for the April 19, 1994 regular
meeting, May 2, 1994 regular meeting, May 17, 1994 regular meeting and the May
23, 1994 quarterly public hearing.
F. VOTING DELEGATE DESIGNATION FOR 1994 ANNIIAL NCACC CONFERENCE
The Board appointed Don Willhoit as the voting delegate
representing Orange County at the North Carolina Association of County
Commissioners (NCACC) Annual Conference in Asheville on August 25-28, 1994.
G. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY AND IINC HOSPITALS FOR MEDICAID
CASEWORKERS
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
between Orange County and UNC Hospitals for two hospital based DSS Medicaid
Intake Caseworkers.
H. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COIINTY AND NORTHERN, BLIIE, ROOKS, THIBAIIT.
ANDERSON AND WOODS, L.L.P. FOR LEGAL SERVICES
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
between Orange County and Northen, Blue, Rooks, Thibaut, Anderson and Woods,
L.L.P. for DSS Legal services.
I. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COIINTY 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.
J. HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION
The Board approved the submission of a 1994 HOME Program
Application for funds to continue rehabilitation program activities and
authorizing the Manager to sign the application upon the County Attorneys
review and approval.
1C. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) CONTRACT RENEWAL
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the contract
amendment with Human Affairs International which continues the Employee
Assistance Program for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995.
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~ CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE ORANGE COIINTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE DNC
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FOR ITS DEPARTMENTS OF FAMILY MEDICINE, OB/GYN
AND PEDIATRICS
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the renewal of
Professional Service Contracts between the Orange County Health Department and
the UNC-CH School of Medicine for its Departments of Family Medicine, OB/GYN
and Pediatrics. These contracts provides faculty members who serve as part-
time medical director and clinicians. This approval is subject to the
approval of the County Attorney and Purchasing Director.
M. REOIIEST FOR PROPOSALS - HISTORIC PRESERVATION PLAN
The Board approved the draft request for proposals and a list of
possible consultants for the preparation of the Orange County Preservation
Plan.
~. JAIL MEDICAL SERVICES CONTRACT RENEWAL
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the renewal of
the Jail Medical Services contract with Orange Family Medical Group through
June 30, 1995 for a sum of $15,000 per year.
Q PYROTECHNIC PERMIT - TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL JIILY 4 CELEBRATION
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a pyrotechnics
permit for the Town of Chapel Hill's July 4 Celebration.
P. QOMMIINITY BASED PIIBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE (CBPHI)
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
between the Orange County Health Department and JOCCA which will promote
community involvement in planning community based interventions to improve the
health of minority populations in selected Orange County communities through
a subcontract of Kellogg Foundation funds.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
ITEMS REMOVED FROM TH8 CONSENT AGENDA
B. RELIEF FROM COLLECTING DELINOIIENT TAXES FROM INSOLVENT_PERSONS
After several questions were answered about the delinquent taxes,
a motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to approve relieving the Tax Collector of the levy of certain delinquent tax
accounts from 1989 and earlier as indicated on the list in the permanent
agenda file in the Clerk's Office.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
IX. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGIILAR AGENDA
A. 1994-95 BIIDGET, CAPITAL AND GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCES
(This item was considered after Board Comments)
John Link asked that the Board consider approving the 1994-95
Budget Ordinance, Capital Project Ordinances, Grant Project Ordinances, Salary
Schedule, and Classification and Pay Plan and Personnel Ordinance revisions
as discussed during budget deliberations and as presented tonight.
PIIBLIC COMMENTS
Ken Toun, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, asked the Board to
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consider what the legislation may do with regard to teachers on state-adopted
salaries. He stated that the increase in salary would force them to make
reductions in programs which would directly affect the students.
Alan Belch read a prepared statement expressing concerns about
fiscal irresponsibility in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and asked that the
County Commissioners not increase funding to the schools beyond what they did
at their last work session.
Peter Morcombe asked that the Board not increase funding to the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools and that next year they look at what is included
in the continuation budget.
Sarah Stewart advocated for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school budget
as originally presented.
John Felton spoke in support of the budget as presented for
approval.
Kitty Felten spoke in support of the budget as presented.
Harvey Goldstein spoke in opposition to the proposed reduction in
the school district tax. He feels there are a lot of needs that are not being
met.
John Herdon read a prepared statement. He spoke in opposition to
the "Service Learning" program.
END OF CITIZEN COMMENTS
Chair Carey received a letter from the South Orange Rescue Squad
and said that the Board is not ignoring their request. A report will be
presented to the Board in August at which time they will consider this
request.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon to reduce the district tax
by .15 instead of .35 as recommended which would result in an additional
$60,000 for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school district.
THIS MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Chair
Carey to approve the 1994-95 Orange County Budget Ordinance. This signed
Ordinance is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to approve the Grant Project Ordinances. This signed document is in
the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Gordon to approve the Capital Project Ordinances. This signed document is in
the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey
to approve the Salary Schedule Amendment, Classification and Pay Plan Revision
and the Personnel Ordinance Revision. This signed document is in the
permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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B. NOTICE OF INTENT - BOND REFERENDIIM FOR PIIRCHA88 OF DEVELOPMENT
RIGHTS
The Board considered the legal requirements and proposed schedule
for a November 8, 1994 bond referendum for a farmland preservation program.
If the Board wanted to stop the process they would need to do so by September
6.
Commissioner Willhoit expressed a concern with the title of the
program as indicated in the letter from the bond attorney. He would like to
narrow the focus to preservation of farms or farmland. He would like
additional information on the process for identifying the farms and also the
level of commitment if the bonds pass. He suggested a steering committee to
assist the Agricultural Advisory Board with disseminating information to the
citizens about the bond issue and what is involved with preservation of
farmland. He would like for the County Commissioners to hold a public hearing
in early August so that the citizens can respond to the proposal.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Carey
to approve the bond referendum timetable, to change the title to farmland
preservation or something similar and to authorize the Clerk to publish the
Notice of Intent.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
NOTE: Commissioner Halkiotis was excused from the meeting at 9:20.
C. BID AWARD - DIGITAL RECORDING SYSTEM FOR EMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey
to award the bid for the lease purchase of a Digital Recording System to
Communications Systems for a cost of $41,340.00.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Two additional bids were received from Dictaphone for $55,239.00
and Dictaphone (alternate bid) for $47,615.
D. FOOD STAMP DIRECT MAIL ISSIIANCE CONTRACT
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Cost
Containment, Inc., Raleigh, NC contingent upon written approval of contract
from the State.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
L. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TE%T AMENDMENT FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION
STREAM BIIFFERB. SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND WATERSIIPPLY
Planner Mary Willis presented for Board consideration a proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a reduction in the 150'
building setback and 300' septic system setback adjacent to reservoirs and/or
streams for lots created prior to January 1, 1994.
Commissioner Willhoit expressed a concern with explaining the
intent of this proposal to the citizenry. He asked that the staff develop an
alternative plan which would notify the property owner earlier in the process
and/or a reduced fee to follow the process through the Board of Adjustment.
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No action was taken on this item.
F. INCREASING EDC MEMBERSHIP
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey
to amend the resolution creating the Economic Development Commission to
increase membership from 13 to 15 members by adding two at-large members to
be named by the County Commissioners.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
ADDED ITEM
Q. REGIONAL HOIISEHOLD BAZARDOIIB WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the interlocal agreement
between participating governments, and the agreement with Triangle J COG to
provide administrative, educational and publicity functions involving the
regional household hazardous waste program, contingent upon the following:
1. review and approval by the County Attorney of the interlocal
agreement and agreement with Triangle J COG; and
2. inclusion of funding for the household hazardous waste program
in the final 1994-95 LOG budget.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
X. _REPORTB
A. YOOTH COMMITTEE OF THE VIOLENT CRIME AND DRIIG ABIISE PROGRAM REPORT
FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Susan Worley gave this report and asked that the County
Commissioners endorse the recommendations made in the report.
In answer to a concern raised by Commissioner Willhoit, Ms. Worley
stated that this is primarily a Chapel Hill-Carrboro initiative and that maybe
they need to expand the committee and involve northern Orange County.
Commissioner Willhoit feels that the recommendations will take a lot of
resources and that it is important to get everyone to buy into the program so
that it can be approached on a need basis.
Chair Carey stated that they have placed money in the 1994-95
budget for this program. He would like to know how the "Support Our Schools"
and the "Communities in .Schools" programs fit in with this program.
John Link said that over the next six to eight months this
committee will aggressively pursue coordination and collaboration. It is his
hope that the Human Services Forum in the fall will address some of these
questions. He stated that there is a need to improve data dissemination
between nonprofit agencies and the government through updated computerization.
This item will be further discussed at the Commissioners' retreat in December.
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey
to receive the report and support the followup as listed above.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. STATIIS REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONAL BICYCLE PLAN
The Board received information on the status of the implementation
of the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Regional Bicycle Plan from Transportation
Planner Slade McCalip.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
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Commissioner Gordon to receive this report and refer to the Planning Board the
development of the following:
a) a resolution for consideration by the County Commissioners
concerning adoption of the Regional Bicycle Plan as a planning
guideline for bicycle facilities in Orange County
b) a Bicycle Route Suitability Study, and
c) a curriculum of bicycle awareness programs (to be developed
jointly with the Board of Education).
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XI. APPOINTMENTS
COMMIINITY ACTIVITY CENTER
A motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to appoint Lynn Hecht, Ronald Hyatt and Susan Waldrop to the
Community Activity Center Board of Directors.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
$CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to appoint Edward Siebert to his second term ending June 30, 1997, Bob
Hall to a zero term ending June 30, 1996, Alex Zaffron to his first term
ending June 30, 1997 and Karen Raleigh to her first term ending June 30, 1997.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
~NTE(~RATED SOLID WASTE MANAC;EMENT STODY
Woodhall Stopford was nominated by Commissioner Willhoit and
received 4 votes.
Betty Maultsby was nominated by Commissioner Gordon and received
one vote.
Caleb Moore was nominated by Commissioner Willhoit and received two
votes.
Woodhall Stopford and Caleb Moore were appointed to this committee.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Insko to
appoint Carl D. Belcher as an alternate member of this committee.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XII. MINIITES - NONE
XIII. EBECIITIVE SESSION - NONE
XIV. ADJOIIRNMENT
With no further items for Board consideration, Chair Carey
adjourned the meeting to Thursday, June 30 at 10:30 pm to consider a change
in the title of the bond issue as indicated in item IX-B. The next regular
meeting will be held on Monday, August 8, 1994.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk