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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 17, 1986
The orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on June
17, 1986, 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the old Post Office, Chapel Hi11,
North Carolina. _
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT• Chair Don Willhoit and Commissioners Shirley
Marshall, Moses Carey, Ben Lloyd and Norman Walker..
ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill.
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, Assistant County
Managers William T. Laws and Albert Kittrell, Director of Emergency Manage-
ment Bobby Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Director of Planning
Marvin Collins, Purchasing Director Pam Jones and Public Works Director
Wilbur McAdoo.
A. BOARD COMMENTS -
None.
B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA _
Chair Willhoit indicated that those citizens who wish to comment on }
any of the items on the printed agenda will be recognized at the time that ~:;d
item is discussed.
2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
None.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. MEADOW LANE ASSESSMENT ROLE
Director of Planning Marvin Collins presented for the receipt of
public comment the Preliminary Assessment Roll for meadow Lane (SR 1195).
The Clerk to the Board has filed a Certificate of Mailing which certifies
that the notices of this public hearing and notices of individual assessment
were mailed on or before June 6, 1986. The amount to be assessed includes
the local share of the construction costs and project administrative costs.
The combined total specified an the adopted Assessment Resolution is
$10,514.01.
THERE BEING NO PUBLIC COMMENTS, THE. HEARING WAS CLOSED.
2. ROLLINGWOOD ROAD AND STALLINGS ROAD ASSESSMENT ROLL
Marvin Collins presented for the receipt of public comment the
Preliminary Assessment Roll for Rollingwood Road (SR 1194) and Stallings
Road !SR 1198). The Clerk to the Board has filed a Certificate of Mailing
which certifies that the notices of this public hearing and notices of
individual assessments were mailed on or before June 6, 1986. The amount to
be assessed includes the local share of the construction casts and project
administrative costs. The combined total specified on the adopted Assess-
ment Resolution is $20,768.63.
THERE BEING NO PUBLIC COMMENTS, THE HEARING .WAS CLOSED.
3. .IMPACT FEES -
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Marvin Collins presented far the receipt of public comment a reso-
lution requesting that the legislative delegation introduce special legis-
laticri in the 1986 Session of the General Assembly, to enable the County to
establish a system of Impact Fees. The Planning Board, Planning Staff and
Board of Commissioners have expressed a desire for such legislation and to
incorporate impact fees into the planning process countywide. In order to
accommodate the Carrboro and Chapel Hill Land Use Ordinance and Chapel Hill
development standards, it would be necessary to have such a system of impact
fees authorized. Fees would be designed to .help defray the cost of expand-
ing public facilities and the costs would be placed on new development on a
per lot or per unit assessment. Collins briefly summarized the purposes of
the impact fees.
Commissioner walker asked for further clarification on what would
be included for impact fees and expressed a concern that it would create
double taxation on the developer.
THERE BEING NO PUBLIC COMMENTS, THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE CONTINUED UNTIL JULY 7 1986
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey
o approve the continuation of the public hearings for Heartwood at Black-
ood Mountain and the Pantry Area Study until July 7, 1986.
.:VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
E. REPORTS
1. TELEPHONE TECHNICAL TASK FORCE
Dick Helwig, Chair of the Telephone Technical Task Force, reported
on the Commissioners' action that is before the Utilities Commission with
regard to telephone long distance failure in Central and Northern Orange
County from April 3-11. The responses that have been received from the
telephone companies and the Utilities Commission all indicate that the
failure was extremely massive and widespread. The task force recommends
that the Board consider requesting the Utilities Gommission for an extension
to mid July.
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to .approve the letter addressed to the Utilities Commission which
requests an extension of time for a response until mid July and authorize
the Chairman to sign on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Helwig also reported on the extended telephone area service cost
data. He briefly summarized the report. It has been determined that a
digital switch will resolve the switching problems and help diagnose cable
problems and give everyone access to all the long distance lines. The
:witen that Centel plans to install in an appropriate switch. The task
Force recommends that the Board consider requesting Centel provide to the
:ask force a list of precisely what will go into the system and a comprehen-
aive list of auxiliary equipment (long distance connections, cable plan,
etc.) and that these lists, along with a report from the task force be
forwarded to the North Carolina Utilities Commission asking them to review
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Centel's upgrade proposal for (a) technical accuracy, (b) its timeliness,
and (c) its overall appropriateness. He reviewed the 911 enhance system and
noted the task force does request the Board to consider the installation of
this system at the same time the new system is being installed. __
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2. EUBANKS LANDFILL USAGE COMPLAIN
The County Manager summarized a meeting he had with the staff of the
landfill. Three (3) organizations have permission to enter the landfill
before normal .business hours. They include the two sanitation departments
of the County and the Town of Chapel Hill and the physical plant department
at the University.
Commissioner Walker questioned the use of the landfill by the University
since it belongs to Chapel Hill, Carrboro and grange County.
Ken Thompson explained that the University uses the landfill at around
7:0o a.m. It is the City and the County that use the landfill at 3:00 a.m.
The Town of Chapel Hill operates the landfill and permission to the Univer-
sity was granted by the City. They have assured that no toxic wastes are
being dumped in the landfill.
Discussion ensued with comments from citizens in the audience.
Motion was made by
to request that Terry
with the Department of
amount of hazardous w.
such materials.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
F. ITEMS FOR DECISION
Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd
Dover of the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste
Natural Resources provide information indicating the
rite produced by the University and the designation of
- CONSENT AGENDA
The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board:
1. EXTENDED TELEPHONE AREA SERVICE COST DATA
To approve the following recommendations made by the Technical
Telephone Task Force to the Orange county Commissioners that:
a. Centel be requested to present a comprehensive list of the
software features that will be initially installed in Hills-
. borough and their itemized justification for excluding
features.
b. Centel be requested to present a comprehensive list of
auxiliary equipment that will be initially installed in
Hillsborough.
c. The North Carolina Utilities Commission be requested to
examine these lists, findings in this report including service
problems and the timing of the proposed upgrades and render an
opinion as to the ability of the proposed installation to meet
the needs of the service area, and as to the timeliness of the
upgrades.
d. Centel be asked to accelerate the installation schedule of the
switch.
e. this Task Force continue to monitor the upgrade process and
continue to evaluate the condition of the outside plant and
toll facilities of Centel.
f. this task force engage a similar review of phone service
provided by Southern Bell, General Telephone and Mebane Home
Phone throughout the rest of the County.
g. Since SouthernNet has expressed an interest, encourage it to
connect a fiber optic line directly to the Hillsborough switch
to provide a much needed alternative path to the world, and
h. seek enhanced 911 service with the delivery of the switch
since factory installation is cheaper than dealer add-ons.
2.. DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
To award the bid to Mr. Jack Payne for the 12' x 56' mobile home
far a Sum of $500; Mrs. Janet Thomas for the 12' x 60' mobile home for a sum
of $1202.65; allowing the security deposits on each to be used as a part of
the bid price; and to authorize the Director of Purchasing to release titles
on mobile homes to said parties.
To reject the bid for land due to disparity between bid price and
its appraised value and authorize the Director of Purchasing to advertise
for rebid using the public auction upset bid method as provided in the
General Statutes.
3. PACKER UNIT REPLACEMENT BIDS
To award the bid for one (1) 38 yard packer unit at $32,675 net
cost (includes $1000 trade in) to Carolina Waste Systems, Hamlet, North
Carolina.
4. ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY
Item was deleted by the County Attorney.
5. FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT KENAN STADIUM
To authorize the issuance of a permit for the exhibition with the
-ovision that proper evidence of general liability insurance be delivered
~~ the Orange County Purchasing Director by Friday, June 27, 1.986. The
insurance is to name orange county as an additional insured.
6. DEMOLITION LOT CLEARING AND HAULING SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
To award the bid to R. W. Jones Grading and Hauling Company,
Hillsborough, North Carolina as the lowest responsible bidder.
7. ORANGE GROVE PRELIMINARY PLAN
To approve the preliminary plan subject to the following
conditions:
(1) Lots in the Orange Grave Mobile Home Estates subdivision must
be combined to meet the minimum lot size requirement of 40,000
square feet outside of the road right-of-way and the subdi-
vision replatted and recorded. (Compliance with this condition
requires that the applicant record a combination plat which
_ provides for the right-of-way requirements for a public road
-- prior to final plat approval for the Orange Grove Subdivision.
All existing structures in the Orange Grove Mobile Home
Estates Subdivision must comply with the setback requirements
for the district and be indicated on the combination plat.)
(2) Property lines must follow the sight distance lines at the
intersection with SR 1006, as recommended by NCDOT. (Com-
pliance with this condition requires that the combination plat
referenced in condition #1 include the sight distance require
meats as part of the dedicated right-of-way and not as part of
Lots #1 and 16 as shown on the revised preliminary plan.)
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(3) Health Department approval of each lot for on site wastewater
systems. (A11 lots as shown on the revised preliminary plan
have received approval of the Orange County Health Department.
This condition is no longer applicable.) ,.-~,,,
8. LYNWOOD ACRES II - DIVISION OF LOT 1 - PRELIMINARY PLAN
To .approve the Preliminary Plan contingent upon the developer
providing a vicinity map on the Final Plat.
9. TORAIN ESTATES - PRELIMINARY PLAN
To approve the Preliminary Plan with the following conditions:
(1) Indicate adjacent property owners and/or adjoining subdi-
visions to the east and west of the site.
(2) Renumber the lots as ~1 and #2 and delete references to Lots
A, S and C.
(3) Indicate total acreage of the property.
(4) Indicate any existing structures on the plan.
lb. DATE AND.LOVIE PARRISH MINOR SUBDIVISION - PARTIAL WIDTH R W
To approve the minor subdivision for Date and Lovie Parrish.
11. CLASS A ROAD - PHYLLIS ARNOLD MINOR SUBDIVISION
To approve the request for a Class A private road to serve the new
one (1) acre lvt of Phyllis Arnold for approval.
12. RECLASSIFICATION OF UAKER LAKE AND GRAHAM-MESANE WATERSHEDS
To adopt a resolution of support as stated below:
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF QUAKER LAKE AND GRAHAM-
MEBANE WATERSHEDS FROM WS -III TO WS-I
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Environment Management Commission proposes to
adopt and implement new descriptive classifications for water supply water-
sheds to provide more appropriate protection for surface water supplies used
as a raw water source for drinking water; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Graham has petitioned the North
Carolina. Environmental Management Commission to reclassify the Quaker Lake
and proposed Graham-Mebane Reservoir watersheds from WS-III to WS-I; and
WHEREAS, Orange County supports a comprehensive water supply watershed
management program throughout the County including the Back Creek Reservoir
Watershed Critical Area Treatment program;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of County Commissioners of
orange County supports the resolution requesting the reclassification of
Quaker Lake watershed and proposed Graham-Mebane Watershed from WS-III to
WS-I.
Adapted this the 17th day of June, 1986.
13. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To approve a budget amendment to the 1985-86 Budget Ordinance to
establish EMS-Air Ambulance (In-Flight) budget as follows:
Appropriation - EMS - Air Ambulance $ 33,737
Source -- N.C. Memorial Hospital $ 33,737
14. LEASE RENEWAL WITH JOCCA
To approve the lease renewal July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987
ietween Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action, Inc. and the County of orange
nor space to be used as a Community Center at the Cedar Grove Multipurpose
:enter, Cedar Grove, North Carolina and authorize the Chair to sign.
15. LEASE RENEWAL WITH THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR PEOPLE UNDER SIX
To approve the lease renewal July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987
between the County of orange and the Community School for People Under Six
for space to be used as a day care center at Northside Multipurpose Center,
Chapel Hill, North Carolina and authorize the Chair to sign.
16. LEASE RENEWAL FOR EFLAND RESCUE UNIT BUILDING
To approve the lease renewal between the Efland Rescue Unit, Efland
Volunteer Fire Company, Ync., and Orange County for the Efland Rescue Unit
building in Efland, North Carolina to continue for a period of one year
commencing July 1, 1986 and terminating at 12:00 midnight June 30, 1987 and
authorize the Chair to sign.
17. LEASE RENEWAL WITH,WAKE OPPORTUNITIES, INC
To approve the lease renewal between wake opportunities, Ina.,
Tenant and Orange County, lessor for space to be used as a Day Care Center
at Cedar Grove Multipurpose Center, Cedar Grove, N.C. for a period of one
~-~ear commencing July 1, 1986 and terminating at 12:00 midnight June 30, 1987
'ind authorize the Chair to sign said lease renewal on behalf of Orange
"ounty.
18. JOS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT AGREEMENT
NOTE: This item was moved from the consent agenda to be considered
independently.
19. RECYCLING REPORT
To refer to the Manager far staff analysis and to bring back a
recommendation after conferring with the other representatives of the
governing bodies which own and operate the landfill.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner. Marshall
that the forgoing action be taken by the Soard.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
18. JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Carey questioned if the concerns raised at the time
the work plan was approved had been addressed and Bob Ferguson indicated
that those concerns were incorporated in the agreement.
Assistant County Manager Albert Iiittrell assured the Board that a
mechanism had been established that will monitor the activities to assure
:hat all the goals would be met. A copy of this procedure will be provided
~o the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Marshall to approve the renewal of JTPA Central Piedmont Consortium and
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Private Industry Council/Chief Elected Officials Agreements through June 30,
1988.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
G. ITEMS FOR DECISION - OTHER
1. MEADOW LANE - ASSESSMENT ROLL .
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner
Lloyd to confirm the assessment roll, accept the Certificate of Mailing
offered by the Clerk and direct the Tax Collector to collect the assessment.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
2. ROLLINGWOOD ROAD AND STALLINGS ROAD ASSESSMENT ROLL
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to confirm the assessment roll, accept the Certificate of Mailing
offered by the Clerk and direct the Tax Collector to collect the assessment.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
3. IMPACT FEES RESOLUTION
Commissioner Lloyd and Walker expressed concern that impact fees
would hinder affordable housing.
Chair Willhoit stated that impact fees would lessen the burden on
the property tax and put the burden on new development.
Commissioner Carey and Chair Willhoit spoke in support of afford-
able housing. Planning Board Chair Barry Jacobs informed the Board that the
Planning Board voted 7-1 to support the County Commissioners in their -'~°
efforts to request enabling legislation for impact fees.
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner ~i
Carey to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Orange County has been experiencing a rapid rate of growth; and
WHEREAS, many of the County~s public facilities are approaching their
capacity to respond to increasing demands;. and
WHEREAS, the County has identified a need to implement a system of
Impact Fees to partially fund the public improvements that will be needed by
new development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Orange County hereby requests that
members of its legislative delegation introduce the attached special legis-
lation in the 1986 Session of the General Assembly, to enable the County to
establish a system of Impact Fees.
This the 17th Day of June, 1986.
VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 2 (Commissioners Lloyd and Walker).
4. SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT - PRESENTATIONS BY CASH AND CP&L ON
EVACUATION PLAN AND PLANT START-UP
PRESENTATION BY CASH
PHYLLIS LOTCHIN referred to the resolution recommended by
Chair Don Willhoit and suggested that paragraph four which
makes reference to the ten-mile evacuation planning zone be
amended that would require CP&L to deal with worst case
accidents. An evacuation plan predicated on a loss of coolant
is a much less potentially dangerous accident than any
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accident which may reach the containment vessel. She suggested
that health statistics be collected for the area around the
plant and that they continue to be monitored. She stated that
if stopping the plant is not possible everything must be done
to protect the health and safety of the citizens.
JANE SHARP stated it has been proven that people can survive
until the year 2000 and beyond on solar energy and conser-
vation, a small amount of gas and burning some waste. She
asked that CP&L be requested to move in this direction.
MARGARET STETSON expressed concerns about the medical and
public health risk that the Shearon Harris Plant posses to
citizens in Orange County. She referred to a worst possible
scenario and illustrated the magnitude of treating just one
patient. She expressed her biggest fear is the long-term
effects of radiation and gave several examples. She feels the
hospital facilities is this area are not adequate to handle
contaminated patients. .She expressed concerns about the water
becoming contaminated and the associated problems.
DOUG CRAWFORD expressed concerns about the uncertainties of
the effects of low level radiation and the problematic risks
that follow nuclear accidents. This should be addressed
before the problem can actually be determined and studied.
JOE HERTZENBERG spoke against the nuclear power plant. He
spoke about the integrity of the democratic process, the
integrity of the. representative government and the integrity
of the processes of the political party. He pointed out that
the democratic party is against the starting up of the Shearon
Harris Nuclear Plant.
RICHARD WHITTED asked that both resolutions presented by CASH
be considered for adoption. He noted that everyone needs to
be concerned about an evacuation plan. Orange County needs to
know if their is an evacuation plan and if it is effective
enough that the citizens can feel safe. He asked that CP&L be
requested to consider an alternative to nuclear power.
KIRSTEN NYROP made reference to the resolutions that were
approved by Carrboro, Chapel Hill and Hillsborough in which
requests were made to include the municipalities in the evacu-
ation plan and to ask CP&L to consider converting Shearon
Harris to nonnuclear fuel. She spoke about the costs
associated with not starting up the plant ar converting the
plant to nonnuclear fuel. She also reviewed the costs
associated with the start-up of the plant that would be saved.
She question the dollar value assigned to the quality of life
of the citizens in the surrounding counties as they worry and
wonder if their will be an accident at Shearon Harris or an
accident in transporting materials to and from the plant. She
asked if the safety of the citizens can be guaranteed.
CAROLINA POWER AND LIGHT
EDWARD LILLY, Executive Vice-President of CP&L, made comments
about the Shearon Harris Plant and nuclear power in general.
He stated that in order to have adequate energy nuclear power
must be utilized. He spoke about the costs of construction
and indicated that nuclear fuel is less expensive than coal or
oil. He expounded on the safety of nuclear plants. He talked
about the effects of radiation on the body and stated that
less than 5 mg a year would be picked up during a year by
someone living next door to a nuclear plant. He stated that na
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one has been killed or seriously injured in the U.S. from the
operation of nuclear plants. CP&L cannot guarantee that no
acc~.dent will happen. They can guarantee that no accident
will happen similar to that one at Chernobyl because the ,t
nuclear plants are built differently *than those in other',
countries. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Atomic
Safety and Licensing Soard have reviewed allegations and have '
said in their opinion, the plant can be operated without any
undue risk to the public and recommended that the license be
issued for the operation of the plant. To convert to some
other form of fuel would mean a new building would have to be
built alongside the present one. Any substantial delay would
cost up to two million dollars a year. He spoke about the
evacuation plan and explained the l0-mile evacuation zone.
He summarized those groups and persons who have endorsed the
opening of the nuclear plant. He asked consideration be given
to the resolution CP&L has distributed.
DISABLED PERSONS OPPOSED TO SHEARON HARRIS
LINDA BROYLES asked CP&L about the evacuation of the handi-
capped and Lilly indicated that the evacuation plan is
detailed and assured Ms. Broyles that assistance will be
available for those who are handicapped. She thanked the Board
for being receptive to the citizens who are concerned about
the start-up of Shearon Harris. She criticized CP&L and their
lack of concern for the citizenry around the plant and lack of
a specific procedure for disabled citizens. She asked that
the uncertainties be addressed by CP&L.
Chair Willhoit made comments about his resolution and indicated it
includes the formation of a "blue-ribbon" task force which would have the
responsibility of addressing those concerns expressed by the citizens of
Orange County. CP&L endorsed the farming of a task force and pledged
cooperation.
Commissioner Carey recommended an amendment to the resolution as pre-
sented by Chair Willhoit which would request that CP&L do a~study for con-
version of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant to nonnuclear fuel use and that
this study be made available to the general public.
Commissioner Marshall questioned the concern expressed by Phyllis
Lotchin that CP&L address the worst case scenario in their evacuation plan.
Edward Lilly expressed his confidence that the evacuation area of 10
miles will be sufficient.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall
to approve the following resolution as presented by Chair Willhoit with an
amendment as indicated above and listed below as #4.
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SHEARON HARRIS NUCLEAR PLANT
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is strongly committed to
protecting the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Orange
County; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Commissioners have ultimate responsibility for
the protection of people and property within Orange County; and
WHEREAS, numerous citizens have expressed grave concern over the potential
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effects the plant could have upon the-general health, safety, and welfare of
the citizens of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the ten-mile evacuation planning zone is predicated on a Loss of
^oolant Accident rather than a "worst case scenario" and the Chernobyl
iuclear disaster indicates the need to restudy the size of the evacuation
:Manning zone; and
rJHEREAS, prompt notification of events that may endanger citizens is crucial
to implementation of effective emergency plans; and
WHEREAS, independent monitoring of the environs of the plant would help to
reassure citizens that the plant was operating properly; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to express its grave concern to
the Governor, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Federal Emergency
Management officials, and Carolina Power and Light over the potential
hazardous effects a nuclear power plant and its byproducts may have upon
Orange County citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE YT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of commissioners
that in the interests of protecting the general health, safety, and welfare
of its citizens, the Board does hereby request the appropriate authorities
institute the following safety measures prior to any licensing, loading,
activation, and operation of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant:
1. That the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency extend the required emergency evacuation zone to include
orange county and that the orange County Emergency Communications center b-e
included in the automatic ringdown system,
2. that Carolina Power and Light and State Emergency Management
officials assist orange County emergency Management in preparing and testing
the evacuation and notification plan subsequent to its approval by the Board
of Commissioners,
3. That Carolina Power and Light be required to enter a.nto an agree-
ient with an independent qualified research agency to provide both baseline
:;end post plant start-up data on air quality in the area. The University of
~~rTorth Carolina at Chapel Hill would be an ideal body to regularly gather,
monitor, and publicly and independently report the results of air quality
testing to the appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies, the
Carolina Power and Light, and local government officials.
4. That Carolina Power and Light be requested to do a study for con-
version of the Shearon Harris Nuclear Plant to nonnuclear fuel use and that
this study be made available to the general public.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that the
Board fully recognizes the potential monetary costs involved in accomplish-
ing the aforementioned steps; however, the Board feels these costs are
insignificant when compared with the potential losses that might occur as a
result of a nuclear accident.
AND, BE TT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Orange County Board of Commissioners in-
tends to establish a "blue-ribbon" task force to advise on development of an
appropriate emergency response plan for orange County.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
5~ FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BY COUNTY OFFICIALS
Commissioner Walker presented information on this item adding that
all elected officials, appointed officials and county appointees to all
3oard and Commissions should be required to complete a financial disclosure
statement.
Commissioner Marshall concurred in that all holdings should be
revealed by every Commissioner. Commissioner Carey spoke in support of a
policy which would include all the elected officials but not the appointed
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officials.
Commissioner Lloyd recommended this item be tabled and that a
public hearing be held. -
Richard Helwig reviewed the resolution as passed by the Orange'
County Democratic Party and explained the procedure followed in the approval
of resolutions by the. Democratic Party.
A motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd to table this item and hold
a public hearing.
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Marshall to adopt the resolution as proposed by the orange County Democratic
Party and that it be forwarded immediately to the legislative delegation.
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RESOLUTION
ORANGE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION
APRIL 5, ].986
4. WHEREAS, the 1.985 Orange County Democratic Party Platform state
:hat: "All elected officials, and appointed officials in high policy making
positions should be required to annually disclose significant property or
business holdings, or disclose sources of income which may reasonably affect
their judgment in office"; and,
WHEREAS, other jurisdictions, in fast growing areas of North
Carolina, including Guilford County, Wake County, Raleigh, Charlotte, and
Durham have ethics policies or are considering their adoptions; and,
WHEREAS, a stiff conflict of interest code in Guilford County
(requested by Guilford officials and enacted by the N.C. legislature in
1974) has worked well for Guilford county Commissioners; and,
WHEREAS, the potential for conflict of interest by public officials
in Orange. County is increasing because of rapid development in the area.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of Commissioners be
urged to request the N.C. State Legislature to enact a code of ethics for
members of the orange County Board of Commissioners. This code should
provide for complete disclosure of real property holdings in Orange County
and ownership interests in firms doing business with Orange County. Board
members should be required to disqualify themselves for voting on any matter
involving any ownership interest.
VOTE: AYES, 4; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Lloyd).
6. GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY PROGRAM PROPOSAL
Motion was made by Chair Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Marshall to oppose the transfer of funds from the State General
Fund to the Highway Fund until such time the State is able to
meet its obligations to local government and its' mandates it
has already provided and meet its commitments to education.
VOTE: AYES, 3; NOES, 2 (Commissioners Lloyd and Walker)
7. ALERT CABLE RE UEST FOR EXPANSION OF FRANCHISE SERVICE AREA
Joe Surles spoke in support of his request for an amendment to the
Gable TV Franchise in which the restriction which permits. it to serve only
those homes which were connected to Alert's system would be amended to
remove this restriction sv that it may provide service generally to the
citizens of Orange county.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to reestablish the Cable Television Citizen Advisory Committee to
review the Alert Cable TV service area expansion request and to draft
specific standards by which an amendment may be considered by the Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
8. TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Marshall to approve the Transportation Development Plan as presented by the
County Manager.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS. (Chair willhoit was out of the room)
9. HOMESTEAD HIGHLANDS PRELIMINARY PLAN
Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval the
?reliminary Plan for Homestead Highlands. Piedmont Atlantic Inc. has
requested approval of a subdivision for 47.19 acres of land located off
Homestead Road (SR 1177) to permit construction of a seventy-eight (78) lot
subdivision to be developed in three phases. The Planning Board recommended
approval with the attachment of ten (10) conditions.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the Preliminary Plan subject to the following conditions:
(1) designation of the southernmost boundary of the stream buffer on
Lot #9 on the Final Plat.
(2) Designate remaining acreage of original tract for "future ~--;~
development".
(3) Indicate total acreage and open space acreage. :~
(4) Include notation on applicable setback dimensions and revise the
front and side setbacks far corner lots to comply with the
provisions of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance.
(5) Include complete notation on plat regarding restricted use of
stream buffer.
(6) Provide dedicated 10' x 70' sight easements at all street
intersections.
(7) Provide a turn lane on Homestead Road as recommended by NCDOT.
(8) Provide temporary turn-arounds within dedicated rights-of-way as
required by NCDOT.
(9) Renumber lots consecutively within phases.
(10)Provide a 60' right-of-way for Claymore Road.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
10. MEL-OAK PHASE II PRELIMINARY PLAN
Marvin Collins presented for consideration of approval the
Preliminary Plan for Mel-Oaks Phase II Subdivision. Calvin Mellott has
requested approval of a subdivision for 10 acres of land located off Jones
Ferry Road (SR 1.94,2) on an extension of a previously created road known as
Mel Oak Drive in Chapel Hill Township to permit construction of an eight (8)
lot subdivision. The property is designated Rural Buffer and Protected
Water Supply Watershed - University Lake. The property is zoned R-1 and
Protected Watershed II. The Planning Board recommended approval with the-;
attachment of seven (7) conditions. Three of the conditions have been.
satisfied.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner `'
Marshall to approve the Preliminary Plan for Mel-oak Phase II with the
attachment of the following conditions:
(1) Provide a 300' right turn lane taper on Jones Ferry Road as
recommended by NCDOT.
(2) Provide a temporary turnaround within a dedicated right-of-way
for Mel Oak road as required by NCDOT (Compliance with this
condition requires that the cul-de-sac be platted as part of the
right-of-way and not as part of a lot.)
(3) Provide a dedicated 10' x 70' sight easement at the intersection
of Mel Oak Drive and the future right-of-way extension to the
Nancy Williams Lands (Compliance with this condition requires
that the sight easements be platted as part of the right-of-way
and not as part of a lot.)
(4) Revise the plat in compliance with the requests of NCDOT:
(a) delete the dedicated right-of-way .for the cul-de-sac
platted for Mel Oak Phase I and incorporate the right-of-way
into Lots #7, 8 and 9 (Compliance with this condition requires
that Lots #8 and 9 be replatted with the revised right-of-way.)
(b) Provide for the transition in right-of-way between the 60'
and 50' sections of Mel Oak. Drive (Compliance with this
condition requires that the Final Plat correspond with NCDOT
approved road construction plans.)
5. Replat the cul-de-sac for Mel oak Drive to terminate at the
southern lot lines, of Lots #18 and 19 and designate a dedicated
50' right-of-way extending from the cul-de-sac north to the
McLamb property (ADDED BY PLANNING BOARD - Planning Staff
recommended that Mel Oak Drive extension be constructed across
the
with
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UNANIMOUS.
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to the McLamb property line. Compliance
condition requires that the cul-de-sac
o provide Lots #18 and 19 with adequate
11. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO PROVIDE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FACILITATOR FOR
ORANGE COUNTY DOMICILIARY HOMES
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Marshall that a letter of support be drafted by the Chair and sent to the
Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committee endorsing a proposal to hire a
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for planning, implementing and evaluating
activities at the sixteen (16) Family Care and Rest Homes in Orange County.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
12. VOTING CREDENTIAL - NACo CONFERENCE
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded~by Commissioner
Carey to designate Don Willhoit as the voting delegate for the NACo
Conference. to be held in July.
VOTE:.. UNANIMOUS.
H. PROCLAMATION
1. DECLARE "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" IN ORANGE
COUNTY
Motion was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the following proclamation:
PROCLAMATION OF
"JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH"
IN ORANGE COUNTY
;..JHEREAS, positive leisure experiences are vital to good physical and mental
health, and enhance the quality of life for all peo le; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of County Commissionersp recognizes the
benefits derived to the County by offering these leisure
experiences; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department offers programs
encompassing a multitude of activities that can result in personal
accomplishment, self-satisfaction and family unity for all
citizens, regardless of their background, ability, level or age;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to encourage and endorse
the concept of "July is National Recreation and Parks Month" in
Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Governor Martin has proclaimed "July is National Recreation and
Parks Month" in North Carolina;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS DOES HEREBY PROCLAIM "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS
MONTH" IN ORANGE COUNTY.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners encourages all
citizens of Orange County to participate in the leisure activities sponsored
by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department, not only during this
designated month, but year-round.
This the 17th day of June, 1986.
70TE: UNANIMOUS.
~. APPOINTMENTS
HILLSBOROUGH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to appoint David Smudski to the Hillsborough Board of Adjustment.
applicant's frontage
the Planning board's
extended northward t
frontage.)
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VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Marshall
to continue the meeting to June 18, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the
remainder of the appointments. ,~~,.,,~
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
J. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Board, Chair Willhoit
adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on July 7,
1986, 7:30 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room, Orange County Courthouse,
Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Don Willhoit, Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk