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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1995
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Tuesday, October 17, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel Hill Municipal
Building, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This meeting was televised live
over Cablevision and will be televised October 18, 19.95 at 7:30 p.m. by
CVI.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr., and
Commissioners William L. Crowther, Alice M. Gordon, Stephen H. Halkiotis
and Don Willhoit.
COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant
County Managers Rod Visser and Albert Kittrell and Clerk to the Board
Beverly A. Blythe (Other staff members are listed where appropriate)
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA - NONE
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chair Carey said that citizens who want to speak to an item on
the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chris Nutter, Past President and current member of Friends of the
Department of Social Services, asked that the Board of County Commissioners
help Friends to help the social workers as they work with clients. The
social workers are following state directives on the Governor's "Work
First" Program. She said that Friends has created a Work First response
committee to work directly with Marti Pryor-Cook, Director of the
Department of Social Services and her staff. She explained that the
hardest thing to plan for and create is the work experience which is
mandated for those participants who have not attained a job within 12 weeks
of entering the Work First Program. She asked that the Board urge each
County department to strongly consider setting up a work experience and to
write to other governments in the County and ask them to do the same. She
emphasized that it is important that Government support Work First by
creating work experience. Providing work experience is a local obligation
that needs the support of the County Commissioners.
Chair Carey said that the Board will schedule a special work
session to learn more about the impact of the Work First program on staff
and participants and what the Board can do to help in the implementation of
this program.
Commissioner Willhoit said that information about welfare reform
and the Work First program is needed in order to formulate goals for human
services and respond in a positive way to the challenge to implement this
program.
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PUELIC CHARGE
Chair Carey dispensed with the reading of the public charge.
III. HOARD COMMENTS
Commissioner Halkiotis asked that the County look at a
consolidated meeting/activity calendar so that multiple meetings are not
scheduled for the same day or evening. He also asked that a traffic study
be requested at the new A. L. Stanback School.
IV. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE
V. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE SITING OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY
Chair Carey introduced this item noting that at the last meeting
the Board considered this resolution. They decided to send a letter to
Congressman Heineman requesting that he introduce legislation that would
modify the federal Low-Level Radioactive Waste Policy Act to address local
concerns. The Board requested that the resolution be brought back to this
meeting for further consideration.
Rod Visser said that the staff at the Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Authority have indicated that because a site has been selected, the host
county can negotiate with the Authority any issues related to
transportation routes and other concerns expressed by other counties. In
terms of general routes, most of the waste transported within the United
States is transported on regular tractor-trailers that indicate they are
carrying low-level radioactive waste and the transportation routes are not
regulated. Some of the other low-level radioactive waste with higher
concentrations are carried by special trucks referred to ws cask trucks and
are overweight trucks limited to certain roads.
Commissioner Gordon emphasized that the resolution will send a
message that Orange County is very concerned about this facility and the
routes going through the County.
Commissioner Halkiotis feels it is the responsibility of the County
Commissioners to urge Congressman Heineman to bring about some meaningful
change and look beyond just saying that it is not wanted, but to look at
alternatives of nuclear power.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mary McDowell, resident of Orange County and for five years a member
and staff support for Chatham County's Preferred Site Local Advisory
Committee on Radioactive Waste, shared information they have learned about
this site. She feels that transportation routes must be addressed after
the site is licensed. She summarized a report done by a consultant on the
transportation risk assessment as part of the license application for this
facility. She shared with the Board the map that shows the routes
considered by Chem-Nuclear in their license application and the routes that
may be considered by the truckers who haul the waste. She said they did
not consider waste going through Orange County. In answer to a question
from Commissioner Willhoit, Ms. McDowell said that the transportation
assessment did not consider that the waste going to Oakridge for
incineration will be coming in from I-40 from the west. She noted that
there are now at least three other alternatives where waste could
potentially be sent from North Carolina.
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She asked that the Orange County Board of Commissioners ask the state to
look at other policy options that might be more reasonable for the state of
North Carolina.
Commissioner Willhoit mentioned that the compact situation is pretty
much in disarray in the southeast. He noted that there is not as great a
need for facilities as envisioned when the low-level policy act was adopted
in the late 70's. There is a need to look at the whole process at the
federal and state level. He feels that the resolution is mainly in
opposition to the site rather than addressing the larger policy issues.
Jim Warren, Director of an organization called "The Waste Awareness
and Reduction Network" based in Durham said they were also concerned with
the broader issues. He said that most of the trucks are not placarded.
Some of the trucks have a high concentration of radiation streaming through
the trucks themselves. Some are allowed to release 1,000 milligrams an
hour of radiation, the equivalent to 100 check x-rays three feet from the
truck. He noted that almost all of the radioactive waste comes from nuclear
power plants and not from research labs or the hospitals. Their
organization is opposed to the burial of nuclear waste anywhere in North
Carolina. He feels they need to look beyond the current position and look
at the broader implications. The organization feels that the fair and
responsible policy is to retain the dangerous waste at the nuclear power
plants that are producing the waste. Keep it above ground where it can be
monitored and where leakage can be discovered and repaired easily. Their
position is to keep the material off the highways and in the hands of the
people who produce it.
Mark Marcoplos feels there are too many risks in siting a low-level
radioactive site in North Carolina. He hopes that a message can be sent to
the legislators that the citizens want another way to deal with this waste.
He feels that the local responsibility is to build energy efficient
buildings and would like a commitment locally to conserve energy. He
supports the resolution as presented.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as
presented.
Chair Carey noted that the resolution would be sent to the North
Carolina congressional delegation.
Commissioner Willhoit said that one concept in the letter which is
not in the resolution is to provide adequate resources to the state's
radiation and protection division who would grant the license which instead
of the low-level waste authority. He feels it dishonest to propose
something without offering an adequate solution. If this resolution is to
be sent to other congressmen, he said it should encourage North Carolina to
have a review of the low-level waste policy. He feels that these actions
would be more responsible than what is contained in the resolution as
written. He made a motion to refer the resolution back to the staff for
including some of the concerns heard tonight. This motion was seconded by
Chair Carey.
VOTE ON THE MOTION TO REFER BACK TO STAFF: AYES, 2; NOS, 3 (Commissioners
Crowther, Gordon and Halkiotis)
VOTE ON THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED AND STATED BELOW:
AYES, 4; NOS, 1 (Commissioner Willhoit)
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RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OPPOSING
THE SITING OF A RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
AT THE WAKE/CHATHAM COUNTY SITE
WHEREAS, a site located on the Wake County side of the border of Wake and
Chatham Counties is under consideration for use as a "low-level"
radioactive waste disposal facility and a license application to establish
and operate a facility at that site has been submitted by Chem-Nuclear
Systems, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, citizens and local elected officials of Chatham, Wake and Orange
Counties have serious concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of
utilizing this particular site for a waste disposal facility and have
closely monitored the process of developing site studies, waste handling
and transportation plans, as well as the licensing review process; and
WHEREAS, consultants who are not under contract to Chem-Nuclear Systems,
Inc. but who are experts in low-level radioactive waste generation,
disposal and regulation, hydrology and other fields germane to this siting
and licensing process have found that the proposed site is not optimal for
burial of wastes and that its proposed capacity is far greater than
necessary to contain - as initially intended - the low-level radioactive
waste generated in twenty years by the Southeast Compact states; and
WHEREAS, the proposed site does not, in the expert opinion of many
consultants and state regulators, meet licensing requirements that will
provide reasonable assurances that the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of the region will be adequately safeguarded; and
WHEREAS, the continued investigation and consideration of this site will
result in the expenditure of enormous sums of public funds;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners
that the Board opposes the continued consideration, under the current
matrix of site suitability and use parameters, of the Wake/Chatham site for
a low-level radioactive waste disposal facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board requests that The Honorable Fred
Heineman introduce legislation modifying the federal Low-Level Radioactive
Waste Policy Act to provide for: 1) a national low level waste repository
in a location not constrained by ground water concerns or other
consequential environmental factors; 2) the regulatory permissibility of
establishing single-state low-level radioactive waste disposal facilities;
and 3) the establishment of standards requiring minimal concentration
levels, volume reduction and waste .form stabilization of all radioactive
contaminated materials destined for subsurface disposal.
B. TRANSFER OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
County Manager John Link asked the Board to consider adopting a
resolution that would authorize staff to pursue a process that would result
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in the transfer of a small parcel of property to the Town of Chapel Hill
for affordable housing uses.
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the resolution as stated below:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DEVELOP AN AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER
OF A PARCEL OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY TO THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL
WHEREAS, Orange County acquired by tax foreclosure in 1977 a small parcel
of land on Scarlette Drive in Chapel Hill, and
WHEREAS, this parcel is of no practical use to the County under current
circumstances, and
WHEREAS, this parcel abuts a larger parcel of land owned by the Town of
Chapel Hill, and
WHEREAS, informal discussions at staff level have reflected the Town's
interest in acquiring the County owned parcel, to be combined with the Town
owned parcel and used for a joint affordable housing demonstration project
involving the Town and Orange Community Housing Corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of
Commissioners does hereby authorize the County Manager and County Attorney
to pursue a formal agreement between the County and the Town that would
lead to the transfer of the County owned parcel to the Town, for nominal
consideration, for affordable housing purposes.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. PROCLAMP,TION IN HONOR OF CRYSTAL OVERCASH
A motion was made by .Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to approve the proclamation as stated below:
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COI~iISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION HONORING CRYSTAL OVERCASH
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Orange County Board of
Commissioners that Crystal Overcash, 20 month old daughter of Johnny and
Sharon Overcash, is suffering from leukemia; and
WHEREAS, numerous fund raising events have been planned with all proceeds
going to the child's endowment fund; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners empathizes with the Overcash family
during this difficult period; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to draw attention to fund
raising efforts on behalf of this child;
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS do hereby
proclaim October 28, 1995 as "CRYSTAL OVERCASH DAY in Orange County and
offer our best wishes to Crystal Overcash and her family for her complete
and speedy recovery.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
VI. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. ARTS COMMISSION GRASSROOTS AWARDS
The following awards were distributed:
ORGANIZATION PERSON TO RECEIVE CHECK
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ArtsCenter
Botanical Gardens Foundation
Chapel Hill Public Arts Comm.
Community Youth Theatre
Hillsborough Arts Council
NC Writers Network
Occaneechi Band of
Saponi Nation
PTA Cultural Enrichment
Committee
Somnambulist Project
The 15-501 Ballet
Triangle Folk Music Society
Village Revue
Julie Tomkovick
Ken Moore
Nancy Preston &
Toni Pendergraph
Bill Hannah
Carol Laing
Rachel Hunsinger
Shawn Jeffries &
Beverly Payne
Paul Hrusousky
Alysia Cline
Gayle Lester
Nina Frankel
Jennie Capparella
B. NACo ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
1. Senior Times Newspaper
Chair Carey recognized the Department on Aging and
cooperating organizations that helped produce the Senior Times Newspaper:
A Public-Private Partnership which was awarded a 1995 National Association
of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award. The Department on Aging Director
Jerry Passmore was presented the plaque for his outstanding leadership for
this publication. The recipients who received a certificate for their
contribution are listed below:
Herald-Sun Newspaper Kim Johnson
Chapel Hill Recreation and Parks Mike Loveman
Carrboro Recreation and Parks Richard Kinney
Orange County Recreation and Parks Bob Jones
Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center Elmer Oettinger
Chapel Hill Camera Club Len Jacobs
2. Triangle SportsPlex Financing
Chair Carey recognized the Triangle SportsPlex and Orange
County for their innovative approach to financing a $10.2 million complex
which provides services to all of Orange County's citizens, young and old.
Commissioner Halkiotis, member of the Triangle SportsPlex Board, accepted
the plaque on behalf of the Triangle SportsPlex and John Link accepted the
plaque on behalf of Orange County.
VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION (CONSENT AGENDA)
A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as stated below:
A. APPOINTMENTS
Human Services Advisory Commission
Loraine Shields for an unexpired term ending 3/31/98
Department on Aging Board
Ruth Page for an unexpired term ending 6/30/98
Beth Ellen Barba for an unexpired term ending 6/30/98
B. MINUTES
The Minutes for August 22 and September 20 were approved.
C. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ~k3
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The Board approved budget amendment #3 and a capital project
ordinance as stated below:
GENERAL FUND - Appropriations
Community Maintenance $ 6,671
Community Planning 10, 990
Human Services 17,271
Public Safety 19,778
Public Works 9, 000
Contributions to Outside Agencies 18,185
Miscellaneous Appropriations 45,331
Transfers to Other Funds 5,000
GENERAL FUND - Sources
Intergovernmental 16,352
Appropriated Fund Balance 115,874.
(To budget prior year expenditure carry-forwards)
EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES PROJECT CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE
SOURCES - Transfers From:
County Capital Reserve Fund (1992-93) 295,300
General Fund (1993-94) 391,615
General Fund (1994-95) 465,229
General Fund (1995-96) 299,415
Other Funds 10,000
Intergovernmental (1992-93)
Intergovernmental (1993-94)
Intergovernmental (1994-95)
County Capital fund Balance
APPROPRIATION
Equipment and Vehicles
$1, 640, 311
D. ASSIGNMENT OF TAX FORECLOSURE BID
This item was removed for consideration immediately following the
Consent Agenda..
E. EFLAND SEWER - NCDOT ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
The Board authorized the County Manager to sign and execute a
"Blanket Encroachment Agreement" with NCDOT which will substantially reduce
the service delivery time frame necessitated by the current encroachment
process in which the County must request that NCDOT grant an individual
encroachment for construction of each new sewer tap/service lateral in the
Efland sewer system.
F. WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD SOLID WASTE SITE AMENDED LEASE
The Board approved a revision to the lease agreement between
Thomas Walker and Orange County for the solid waste convenience center
Walnut Grove Church Road. This revision will accommodate land uses on
property currently leased by Orange County.
G. PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT FINANCING PROPOSAL
hearing.
The Board set the public hearing date for November 14, 1995
the Private Placement Financing Proposal in accordance with Statutory
Local Government Commission requirements and instructed the Clerk to
Board to advertise the Public Hearing Notice at least ten days prior
H. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT F'[JNDING BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
32, 935
4, 688
131,129
(1994-95) 10, 000
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The Board approved the resolution as stated below authorizing the
release of funds which were appropriated to Councils of Government by the
General Assembly.
WHEREAS, in North Carolina the Lead Regional Organizations, as voluntary
organizations serving municipal and county governments, have established
productive working relationships with the cities and counties across the
state; and
WHEREAS, many counties and cities continue to need assistance in pursuing
economic and community development opportunities, but federal assistance in
the form of intergovernmental revenues has been severely curtailed in
recent years; and
WHEREAS, the 1995 General Assembly recognized this need through the
appropriation of $864,270 to help the Lead Regional Organizations assist
local governments with grant applications, economic development, community
development, and to support local industrial development activities and
other activities as deemed appropriate by their local governments; and
WHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used for payment of members'
dues or assessments to Lead Regional Organization or to supplant funds
appropriated by the member governments; and
WHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by a unit of government
for release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available funds
will revert to the State's General Funds; and
WHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of $48,015 will be used to carry
out the economic development plan approved by the COG Board of Delegates
and especially to improve the economy of the counties and towns of the
Region by strengthening ties to and consequently benefits of the Research
Triangle Park.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS requests the release of its $7199.32 share of these funds to
the Triangle J Council of Governments at the earliest possible time in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 324, House Bill 229, section 9.4
of the 1995 Session Laws.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
D. ASSIGNMENT OF TAX FORECLOSURE BID
A motion was made by Commissioner Crowther, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to adopt the resolution as stated below which allows for the
completion of a tax foreclosure sale by permitting an individual to
purchase the foreclosed property at the price that the County bid.
RESOLUTION
ASSIGNMENT OF BID - IN REM FORECLOSURE SALE
CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO G.S. SECTION 105-375
WHEREAS, G.S. Section 105-376(a) provides that "(a)ny taxing unit ... may
bid at a foreclosure sale conducted under G.S. ...105-375, and any taxing
unit that becomes the successful bidder may assign its bid at any time by
private sale for not less than the amount of the bid;" and
WHEREAS, when an assignment is made by Orange County it must be signed in
the county's name by the chairman of the board of commissioners; and
WHEREAS, board of county commissioners authority for making the assignment
should appear in the minutes of the board by formal resolution.
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NOW~THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Orange County Board
of Commissioners is hereby authorized in the name of Orange County to
execute on behalf of Orange County the assignment of bid, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
IX. ITEMS FOR DECISION (REGULAR AGENDA)
A. INNOVATION AND EFFICIENCY COI~IITTEE
Commissioner Gordon suggested that the number of citizens be
increased from 9 to 11 and Commissioner Crowther suggested a sunset clause.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by
Commissioner Crowther to approve the charge to the Innovation and
Efficiency Committee with the following changes:
1. The membership will be increased from 9 to 11
2. An interim report will be presented by April 16, 1996
3. Progress reports in the form of summaries from each meeting
will be made to the commissioners
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. WATER/SEWER SERVICE BOUNDARIES TASK FORCE
The Board discussed the possibility of designating the areas
outside of the service areas already identified but in the County part of
Orange County as the Orange County service area. The County would then
identify the provider for the extension of water and sewer. Commissioner
Crowther suggested that the Board should include Chatham County and Person
County in future meetings.
A motion was made by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Gordon
to approve the Administration's recommendation which is consistent with the
Chapel Hill Town Council resolution of June 26, 1995, the basic provisions
of which are:
1. Endorsement of the "straw line" proposal for long-term
boundaries among water and sewer utilities;
2. Entering into, on an interim basis, a memorandum of
understanding to abide by the proposed utility boundaries pending a
permanent agreement; and that such an interim agreement be drafted by the
Task Force for consideration by the local governments and utilities;
3. That Orange County, Hillsborough, Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and
OWASA representatives meet with representatives of additional jurisdictions
and utilities such as the Orange-Alamance Water System, the Town of Mebane,
and the City of Durham to determine whether they would be willing to enter
into a utility boundary agreement on an interim .basis for a term such as
five years and on a long term basis such as for 20 years; and
4. That the task force and representatives of other
jurisdictions discuss, in parallel with service area boundary issues, the
additional issues identified in the Task Force report (listed in Attachment
B) entitled "Correlative Objectives to Adopting the Boundary Map" including
responsibility for failure of private community water and wastewater
systems, and the consideration of proposed new community systems (2 or more
septic tanks using a common drain field).
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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C. EQUITY FUNDING IN THE RECURRING CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE
TWO SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN ORANGE COUNTY
John Link presented for consideration two methods for revising
the method by which recurring capital funds are allocated in the two school
systems. Method 1 is to allocate recurring capital on a per pupil basis.
Method 2 would allocate on a per pupil basis and continue the funding for
the Orange County Schools at the rate of $750,000 per year thereby holding
harmless the Orange County system.
John Link indicated that the two school systems have not seen
this proposal. The Board agreed that it would be appropriate to receive
feedback from the two systems before they take action on this item.
Commissioner Willhoit said that while it is appropriate that the
Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system receive additional funds because of
increased space, the question of whether or not $750,000 would be adequate
for the Orange County system is an issue. He feels there should be some
mechanism for growth either on a per pupil basis or increased
proportionally based on growth in the sales tax.
John Link said that once the Chapel Hill system reaches that
percentage basis, then both systems could elevate based on additional
revenue. One of the problems is that there are only limited funds
available. The burden is on the property tax because 45$ of property tax
is going for education.
In answer to a question from Chair Carey, John Link said that the
Orange County system has 822,000 square feet and Chapel Hill has 953,000
square feet in school buildings. However, the square footage per pupil is
almost the same.
Commissioner Gordon said that when the recurring capital formula
was first implemented, the two school systems each had approximately the
same number of students. However, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro system has
since grown at a much more rapid rate and is now significantly larger than
the Orange County system and therefore has more needs. Elsewhere in the
school budgets funds are allocated on a per pupil basis. She noted that
the Board had indicated they would talk about this issue outside of budget
deliberations and she feels this is an equity issue that needs to be
addressed.
Commissioner Crowther emphasized that the two school systems need
to have an opportunity to respond to this proposal.
Commissioner Willhoit said that he would like to tentatively qo
with method 2 as recommended with the growth financed through sales tax and
once the formula is reached that the increases be in proportion to the
enrollment.
Chair Carey suggested communicating this to the two school boards
and receive their comments. He feels that the square footage per pupil
issue is the same for each school system because of the way space is
allocated.
John Link suggested that they include this information in a
letter being written to the two school systems on siting of schools and
that the matter could be handled as part of the CIP process.
The commissioners agreed that recurring capital funds should be
allocated on a per pupil basis using method 2 and that no formal action
would be taken on this item until the two school boards have had an
opportunity to review and respond. The commissioners and school boards
already have a meeting scheduled in January and this issue could be an
agenda item.
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D. MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1996
This item was postponed to the next meeting.
X. REPORTS
A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
On April 18, 1995, the Board of Commissioners appointed a citizen
committee to update the 1989 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Economic
Development Director Ted Abernathy introduced Chair Howard Lee who gave
this report. The Board identified several items they would like to see
included in the report. This was received as information.
B. HAZMAT ORDINANCE
This report was received and will be placed on the next agenda
for decision.
C. ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE AND OPERATION OF FACILITIES
OWNED OR OPERATED BY ORANGE COUNTY
This report was received and will be placed on the next agenda
for decision.
D. 1995-96 COMMISSIONERS' GOALS
In answer to a comment from Commissioner Gordon, John Link said
that the goal for efficiency improvements will be added to the goals that
will be distributed for the goal setting retreat in December. Paul Thames
explained the goal for the Efland Sewer.
XI. APPOINTMENTS
1. Stoney Creek Small Area Plan Work Group
A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Chair Carey to appoint James Bumphus to the Stoney Creek Work Group to an
"At Large" status.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
2. Citizen Innovation and Efficiency Committee
The Board members each voted for up to eleven members from the
list of applicants provided, except that Rochell Broome's name was removed
by Commissioner Willhoit since she does not live in Orange County and Jack
Vogt's name was not included since he will be working with the group. The
Clerk will tabulate the results and they will be announced at a later date.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, Chair Carey
adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday,
November 1, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. in the Northern Human Services Center in
Cedar Grove.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Beverly A, Blythe, Clerk