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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
i REGULAR MEETING
i JANUARY 5, 1987
The Orange county Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
January 5, 1987, 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old Courthouse,
Hillsborough, North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shirley E. Marshall and Commissioners
Moses Carey, Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell and Don Willhoit.
ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill.
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, Assistant County
Managers Albert Kittrell and William Laws, Recreation and Parks Director
Mary Anne Black, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning Director
Marvin Collins, Purchasing Director Pamela Jones, Department on Aging
Director Jerry Passmore, Economic Development Director Sylvia Price,
Planner Greg Szymik, and Personnel Director Beverly M. Whitehead.
A. BOARD COMMENTS
Chair Marshall announced that a public hearing on "capacity use" will
be held by NRCD at 7:00 p.m. in Superior Courtroom on January 13.
On January 12, at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room , the Board
will hold an executive session with the County Manager as a followup to
same of the concerns and priorities for team management as identified at
the goals and objectives meeting held in December.
Chair Marshall reiterated the policy of the Board that the press
should receive copies of all reports received by the members of the Board.
Commissioner Carey added to the agenda a discussion on the Livestock
Market (item 8a).
B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA -
Henry A. Whitfield, Jr., resident and taxpayer, presented and read
the following petition to the County Commissioners:
"I hereby petition the commissioners to amend the zoning
ordinance and atlas as necessary to return immediately to the
one-acre minimum lot size which has prevailed over the past
years until such time as investigation has conclusively proven
that it is overwhemingly advantageous from all aspects to make
a change from the one-acre minimum.
Whitfield presented petitions with 643 signatures thereon.
Chair Marshall announced that those citizens who wish to speak to
items on the printed agenda will be recognized at the time their agenda
item is discussed.
2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
None.
C. MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to approve the minutes for December 16, 1986 as corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Chair Marshall
to approve the minutes for December 19, 1986 as circulated.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
D. REPORT- PUBLIC PROCLAMATIONS TO RESCIND WATER RESTRICTIONS
On December 23, 1986 the following proclamation to rescind the
voluntary Stage II water restrictions in the county portion of the OWASA
service area was issued by Chair Marshall:
"Orange County has been notified by the Orange water and Sewer"
Authority that the water supply situation has continued to improve. The.
return of near normal precipitation has restored University Lake to about`
2" below full and along with added water to the Quarry Reservoir and the
Cane Creek impoundment has reduced the overall system demand and increased
the water supply to more than three months.
As Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, I hereby
rescind the voluntary Stage II water restrictions for those citizens who
live. in the County portion of orange Water and Sewer Authority service
area.
I thank the citizens- of Orange County in the OWASA service area
for their cooperation during the drought of 1986 and ask that you continue
to practice good stewardship of our natural resources."
On December 29, 1986 the following proclamation to rescind the
voluntary Stage II water restrictions in the county portion of the
Orange/Alamance and the Town of Hillsborough service area was issued by
Chair Marshall:
"The management of Orange County has determined that with the
combination of available water sources and the forecast of normal rainfall
for the forthcoming winter months, the water level of Lake Orange is now
at the Stage I level in accordance with the County's Water Conservation
Ordinance.
As Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, I hereby
rescind the voluntary Stage II water restrictions for those citizens who
live in the County portion of the Orange/Alamance and the Town of
Hillsborough service area and use water obtained from any raw water supply.,;:
within Orange County.
I thank the citizens of Orange County in the Orange/Alamance and
the Town of Hillsborough service area for their cooperation during the
drought of 1986 and ask that you continue to practice goad stewardship of
our natural resources."
E. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
Item two was removed from the consent agenda for separate
consideration.
The following action was taken by the Board:
1. PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING POLICY
To adopt a policy that County management and Caunty departments
will set general public meetings or public hearings only at such times as
the Board of Commissioners is not regularly scheduled to meet or is not
expected to be absent from the County, as a group, for County-related
events.
2. ANIMAL SHELTER - CHANGE ORDER - removed for separate
consideration.
3. AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION FOR WOMEN BYLAWS
To approve an amendment to the Commission for Women bylaws which
will increase membership on the Executive committee and make provisions
for resolving a tie vote. The changes were made to Article V, Section 1
as written below. The underlined portions constitute the amendments.
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" Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist
of the Chair, the first Vice-Chair, the Second Vice-Chair, the
immediate ast Chair who must be a current member and the
Coordinator, who shall serve as anon-voting, ex--officio
member. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to
........ Should a tie vote occur the issue shall be brou ht
before the entire Commission. All business ."
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve items 1 and 3 of the Consent Agenda.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
2. ANIMAL SHELTER CHANGE ORDER
After discussion by the Board the Animal Shelter change order was
deleted. The work will be performed by the County maintenance personnel
after completion of contract.
F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
1. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT ATLAS AMENDMENT -- RURAL SUFFER
PRESENTATION
Director of Planning Marvin Collins presented a petition from Mr.
Whitfield which will become a part of the permanent agenda file in the
Clerk's office.
Collins presented the proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance
text and atlas which would establish a new zoning district classification,
Rural Buffer (RB); establish criteria for its application; set interim
dimensional requirements for lot area and rezone approximately 38,000
acres from Rural Residential (R-1) and Agricultural Residential (AR) to
Rural Buffer (RB).
The Planning Board recommended that no action be taken at this
-= time on the RB proposals and that a public hearing beheld on March l0,
1987 jointly with the Town of Chapel Hill.
The County Attorney recommended against delaying the adoption of
the proposed amendments because of the strong relationship between the
Land Use Plan and the Zoning ordinance. He recommended against leaving
all lots less than two acres in their present R-1 zoning classification
because of prohibitions against "spot zoning." He suggested that the
"combination" issue be handled through an amendment to Article 1],.7.2 of
the Zoning Ordinance..
BOARD COMMENTS ANDfOR,OUESTIONS
In answer to a question from Commissioner Hartwell, Collins
explained that a Commercial Feeder operation would be an operation where a
person has livestock available on site, provides feed on site and raises
them for sale/resale.
Commissioner Halkiotis questioned the urgency of voting on this
item at this time instead of waiting until after the public hearing.
County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill explained that orange County has a
comprehensive plan which is regulated by the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations. If one is changed the other must be changed to
conform. In this way the actions by the Board are more defensible and
less arbitrary in a court of law.
Gledhill stated that the County has approved the minimum lot size
of two acres in the RB district on its Comprehensive Plan and any delay in
conforming the ordinances to the Comprehensive Plan puts that decision at
risk.
Commissioner Willhoit proposed that a study be done of the design
standards to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan that would
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`~iltimately provide the open space that is desired in the RB and still have
minimal impact on the property owners. The Board asked the CQUnty
Manager to put this item on the next agenda for further discussion.
Gledhill explained that the continuous frontage requirement could
not be eliminated for only the RB area but would need to be done
countywide. ~--.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Carey, Collins stated,
that the two acre standard was discussed along with 5 and 1Q acre
standards. The two acre standard was a recommendation from Chapel Hill
for the Joint Area Plan.
COMMENTS FROM THE PLANNING BOARD CHAIR BARRY JACOBS
Jacobs reiterated concerns raised by the Planning Board Members.
He stated that the Planning Board attempted to address in their
recommendation the concerns of those individuals who spoke at the public
hearing. The Planning Hoard recommended that the two acre minimum lot
size remain in effect for future development and that the concerns of
those with preexisting lots be addressed. They recommended that the Board
consider maintaining the same setbacks in the RB as presently in the R-1
districts and that the amendments and concerns be aired at a public
hearing to be scheduled for March 10.
Commissioner Carey stated his concerns for the equity issues which
have not been addressed but stated the importance of protecting the
relationship between the Zoning Ordinance and the Land Use Plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Regina Nobblett, Henry Whitfield, Roy Stroud, Helene Ivey, Melvin
Parrish, David Parrish and Randy Danziger spoke in opposition of the of
the 2 acre lot minimum in the Rural Buffer.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair
Marshall to approve the staff recommendation with a moratorium on the
enforcement of the contiguous frontage regulation. The staff
recommendation is that the Zoning Ordinance text/atlas amendments be
adopted to conform with the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan. The
proposed amendments, including recommended changes to address staff
concerns as well as others expressed at the public hearing, are as
follows:
1. Permitted uses in the Rural Buffer district would be identical
to those permitted in the Agricultural Residential (AR)
district except for the following:
Change "cemetery" from a Permitted Use to Class B Special Use.
Delete "extraction of earth products" as Permitted Use.
Delete "non-profit educational cooperative" as Class A Special
Use.
Delete "greenhouses (on premises sales)" as Permitted Use.
Delete "commercial feeder operation" as Permitted Use".
The proposed changes would make the list of permitted uses
identical to those permitted in the Rural Residential (R-1)
zoning district. A complete listing of permitted uses in both
AR and R--1 districts is provided in the attached Article 4.3
- Permitted Use Table.
2. Adopt proposed Rural Buffer "Intent" statement and
"Application Criteria" as presented at public hearing.
3. .Adopt proposed renumbering of Articles 4.2.1 through 4.2.4 ~
presented at public hearing..
4. Adopt dimensional requirements for proposed Rural Buffer
district as shown on the accompanying tables. Contrary to
what was earlier recommended, the dimensional requirements of
the Rural Residential (R-1) zoning district would apply in the
proposed Rural Buffer (RB) district except for "minimum lot
area per dwelling unit" which would be two acres or 87,120
square feet and "minimum gross land area (planned developments
only)". In the latter case, the minimum gross land area for a
nonresidential planned development, and residential planned
developments 1 and 2, would be four acres or 174,240 square
feet, while the gross land area required fora mobile home
park planned development would be 20 acres or 871,200 square
feet.
The required gross land area for planned developments is
consistent with the practice in AR and R-1 districts of
requiring twice the minimum lot area per dwelling unit for
nonresidential and residential planned developments 1 and 2.
The gross land area required for mobile home parks is likewise
consistent, requiring 10 times the minimum land area per
dwelling unit.
5. Adopt amendment to Zoning Atlas as proposed at public hearing
rezoning approximately 38,000 acres of land from AR and R-1 to
RB .
Coupled with the above recommendation is another directing the
Planning Board/staff to study other concerns voiced at the
public hearing. These concerns, including provisions
_ requiring combination of nonconforming lots, are listed on the
accompanying sheet. As many concerns as possible should be
addressed and proposed ordinance amendments presented at
public hearing on March l0, 1987. 2n this respect, the
approval of standards for the Rural Buffer area would be an
interim action followed by additional investigation and
refinement of adopted standards.
Commissioner Hartwell expressed concern that the two acre minimum lot
size provision was not publicized and endorsed the Planning Board
recommendation to allow time to put together a package that will work.
Marvin Collins concurred in that no standard per se was brought out at
the Joint Planning public hearings but the concept of large lots was
discussed.
Chair Marshall and Commissioner Willhoit spoke in favor of the
Planning Staff recommendation indicating that approval will speed up the
time for consideration of alternatives and protect the County against
undesirable development that may occur.
Commissioner Halkiotis stated his opposition to the motion indicating
the Planning Board recommendation would allow additional time to resolve
the concerns expressed by the citizens in the RB.
VOTE: Ayes, 3; Noes, 2 (Commissioners Halkiotis and Hartwell)
2. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AMENDMENT -- LOT STANDARDS
Proposed revisions to the Orange County Subdivision Regulations
were presented. The revisions will bring the Subdivision Regulations in
compliance with the Jcint Planning Area Land Use Plan that was adopted on
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~'~7ctober 13, 1986. The Planning Board recommended that the following
wording be added to the first sentence in the first paragraph of Section
IV-B-l.
"The minimum lot size shall be as required by the Orange County
Land Use Plan, orange County Zoning Ordinance or the Hillsborough Zoning
Ordinance, whichever is applicable." ~-
Motion was made by Commissioner willhoit, seconded by Commissioner,
Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
3. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT - TELEPHONE EXCHANGES
A proposed amendment to the Zoning ordinance was presented. The
text amendment would establish. a minimum lot size. requirement for
telephone exchange facilities (without offices), subscriber loop huts,
pressure regulator stations, and water and sewer pump stations in all
zoning districts. The Planning Board recommended to add to Article
6.16.12, subsection d) "The minimum required lot area for such uses shall
be 5,000 square feet.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
4. WALKER'S LANDING II - PRELIMINARY
Planner Greg Szymik presented the Preliminary Plan for Walker's
Landing II. The property is located in Cedar Grove Township on SR 1383
(Eno Cemetery Road). Nine lots are proposed out of a 24.53 acre tract.
The tract is designated as Agricultural Residential and Water Supply _
Watershed on the Land Use Plan. The Planning Board recommended approval ~"
subject to the condition that all property lines below the 620 elevation
must be removed and the property designated as Lake Orange Inc.
Alois Callemyn, surveyor for the developer, asked that the
property line be left at the 615 elevation. He stated that by approving
the Planning Board recommendation the County would be setting property
lines.
County Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill ~.ndicated that the problem with
using the 615 elevation is that it encroaches on the land owned by the
County and it would not be in the County's best interest to approve a
subdivision that sets lot lines that encroach on County property.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation.
Bobby Nichols of Lake Orange Inc. stated that the land between the
615 and 620 elevation has never been deeded to the County. The County has
a temporary flood easement for that land between the 615 and 620
elevation. He expressed his desire for the property owner to have control
of the land between the water and the adjacent lot. He asked that the
title be warranted to the 620' elevation but deeded to the 615' elevation.
Gledhill pointed out that in seven (7) years the people who have
deeded non-warranty deeds down to the lake front would have a claim of
ownership to the lake front which .would oust Lake Orange and oust perhaps
the County's easement.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
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5. STACY HEIGHTS SECTION II - PRELIMINARY
Planner Greg Szymik presented the Preliminary Plan for Stacy
Heights Subdivision Section II, property of George Tate, Jr. The
property is located on the east side of Rogers Road. Seven lots are
proposed out of 6.787 acres. The property is zoned R-1 (Rural
Residential) and located in the Transition area of the Joint Planning Area
Land Use Plan. Joint approval by the Board of Commissioners and the
Chapel Hill Town Council is required. The Health Department has granted
approval on lots 2, 4, 6, and 7. Lots 1, 3, and 5 are regarded as having
restricted development potential because of the unsuitability of the
subsurface soil for the installation of an on-site soil absorption sewage
disposal facility. The Chapel Hill Town Council recommends denial of the
Preliminary Plan as does the Orange County Planning Board. Submittal of a
revised plan after consultation with Town and County Staffs is also
recommended.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, second by Commissioner
Carey to approve the Planning Board recommendation to deny the Preliminary
Plan.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
6. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REVISIONS (The recommended changes are in the
agenda abstract in the permanent agenda file)
Director of Personnel Beverly.. Whitehead stated that effective
January 1, -1987 the State reimbursement for meals is $18.00 and out- of-
state reimbursement is $23.00.
With reference to Article III Section G.2 it was decided that
language would be added to indicate that in the event that placing an
employee on leave without pay conflicts with the Hatch Act, leave would
not be granted. In that case in order to seek office, the employee would
need to resign. The County would make the determination at the time the
employee requested the leave.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve Articles I, II and III through Section 5.3 of the
Personnel Ordinance as amended.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Article III Section 7.1.1 -the word "official" was deleted from
this section.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve Article III, Section 7.1.1 as amended.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Article III Section 9 (Travel)
After extensive discussion, it was decided that Commissioner
Willhoit would meet with the Personnel Director to work out appropriate
language for this section of the Ordinance.
Article IV Section 3.1 Adverse Weather Re ulations
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to delete Section 3.1 in its entirety. Discussion ensued and it
was decided to have this section reworked and resubmitted to the Board.
Article IV Sections 5.3 5.4 9.3 and 15.1.1
Article V Sections 5.2 and 7.0
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair
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Marshall to approve the Sect~.ons listed above. Article IV, Section 9.5
will be reworked and submitted again to the ,.Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Article VI Section 3.14
Article VII Section 3.2
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey,. seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the two sections listed above with Article VII,
Section 3.2 to be effective through June 30, 1987.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
7. NORTHERN FAIRVIEW PARK CONSTRUCTION - BID AWARD
The presentation was made by Purchasing Director Pam Jones.
- Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to award the bid for construction of Fairview Park to Laramore
Construction Co., Danville, Virginia for the negotiated sum of $104,990
and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
8. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LOAN PROGRAM
The presentation was made by Economic Development Director Sylvia
Price. Janneke Hermans from the Capital Economic Development Corporation
(CEDCO) answered specific questions and explained how the SSA 504 loan
program operated.
Sylvia Price stated that the Economic Development Commission heard
the presentation from CEDCO and after a lengthy discussion passed a
resolution requesting the Board of Commissioners to approve the program
and adopt a resolution to that affect.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the resolution as stated below:
RESOLUTION TO INVITE THE CAPITAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ''
(CEDCO) TO EXPAND THE TERRITORIES OF ITS SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(SBA) APPROVED CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM .BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE
ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of the Orange County Commissioners sees the
need to help small businesses in Orange County by improving the
availability of long-term fixed asset financing to small, businesses at
affordable terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the Orange County Commissioners believes
that expansion, growth and viability of small businesses in Orange County
will expand employment opportunities far Orange County Citizens, expand
the tax base, increase business ownership opportunities and expand the
economic base of the community; and
WHEREAS, the authority of this program is found in the July 2,
1980 amendment to the Small Business Investment Act; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Economic Development Corporation, hereafter
known as CEDCO, is an authorized Certified Local Development Corporation
with the resulting capabilities to provide long-term, fixed asset
financing through Section 504 loans to certain businesses and individuals
owning or leasing property located within designated boundaries of the
CEDCO service area; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSxONERS:
1. That Capital Economic Development Corporation (CEDCO) is
invited to expand its service territory to encompass Orange
County, conditional upon the following:
(a) That CEDCO would make the SBA 504 program available to
Orange County at no cost; and no time or other commitment
or input from the County; and
(b) That CEDCO would inform area bankers of the program a~ic~
keep regular contact with Orange County bankers, and with
the Orange County Economic Development Commission.
2. That the County Clerk furnish to CEDCO a certified copy of
this Resolution.
Adopted this 5th day of January, 1987.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
8a. LIVESTOCK MARKET
Commissioner Carey referenced a letter from the Cattlemen's
Association announcing a special meeting on 8 January to discuss the
livestock marketing situation. After discussion Commissioner Halkiotis
volunteered to attend the meeting.
The Board stated that they are interested in doing whatever is
appropriate to work with the farming community and economic development in
determina.ng the need to maintain a livestock market in Orange County.
9. PROPOSED RECYCLING PROGRAM (The program narrative is in the
permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office)
The presentation was made by Assistant County Manager Bill Laws.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wil].hoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the interim recycling program as proposed by W. Lee
Burgess, Jr., Sanitation Superintendent for the Town of Chapel Hill with
funding to come from the landfill revenues to the extent that costs are
not covered from the sale of recyclable material.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
10. FINANCING OPTIONS FOR LONG RANGE CAPITAL NEEDS
The presentation was made by Finance Director Gordon Baker.
The State has requested that local Boards of Education prepare a
survey of public school facility needs. The Board of Commissioners
will be asked to review the capital needs and to submit a proposal for
funding.
Chair Marshall pointed out that the survey must identify those needs
that are necessary to meet the criteria outlined in the Basic Education
Plan. Additional figures will be available from the School Boards for the
January 20 meeting.
Discussion ensued on the financing of the long-range capital needs. It
was the consensus of the Board that the long-range capital needs cannot be
funded entirely with the pay-as-you-go method but will need to be funded
with a combination of pay-as-you-go and bond issues. Before a bond issue.
is pursued, an agreement must be reached between the Board of
Commissioners and the two school boards on the package that will be funded
and how it will be presented to the citizens of Orange County.
11. SPACE ALLOCATION PLAN (Short-term Needs) (A copy of the entire
report is in the permanent agenda file)
Toni Mason from CHR presented Section IV of the report which addressed
the short-term needs. The renovations would take place immediately with
the relocation of some of the offices to the Carr Store Building.
Commissioner Carey questioned the space that the Health Department
would occupy at Northside. This issue will be discussed at the next
meeting.
Commissioner Hartwell questioned the move of the telephone equipment
and the permanency of the location. Mason indicated that the intent is
that the location will be.temporary for approximately five years at which
time the equipment will be moved. After a brief discussion it was the
consensus that the telephone equipment -- once moved --- should remain
permanently and not be moved a second time.
~'~~~"~ The third floor plan in the New Courthouse was discussed. It was the
consensus of the Board to relinquish use of the Commissioners' Room to
allow for additional office space and that further consultation should
take place with the employees before approval of the space as presented.
12. SEWER OPERATING RULES REVISION (A copy of these rules is in the
permanent agenda file)
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the deletion of Section XI, Item G from the Efland Sewer
System Rules and Regulations.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
13. RECONSTITUTION OF THE HSAC (A. copy of
composition is in the permanent agenda f.i le ._ )
Albert Kittrell made the presentation.
Motion was made Commissioner Carey, seconded
to approve the HSAC charge and composition
corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
the corrected charge and
by Commissioner Willhoit
policy as revised and
14. CABLECASTING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS
Albert Kittrell made the presentation. He reiterated the offer made
by the Village, Companies and noted that the deadline for receipt of a
formal reply from the County is January 15.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to (1) decline the Village companies' grant offer since matching
funds are not yet available, and (2.) decide on when to start cablecasting
once permanent meeting rooms are selected for Hillsborough and Chapel Hill
and funding is available for the equipment purchase and operating cost.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
].5. LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE
There was no discussion of the legislative goals and no specific
instructions given to the delegate.
16. PUBLIC CHARGE
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by
Commissioner Hartwell to adopt a public charge to be read following
"Minutes" at each meeting. The public charge is stated below:
"The Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of orange
County its respect. The Board asks its citizens to conduct themselves in
a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow
citizens. At any time should any member of the Board or any citizen fail
to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending member to
leave the meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should
decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting until such
time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. "
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
G. APPOINTMENTS
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to reappoint Dr. William Huffines for a four year term to the Mental
Health Board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Additional appointments will be considered at the January 2p
meeting.
H. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business for the Board to consider, Chair Marshall
adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Janu~:ry_
20, 1987 in the Courtroom of the old .Post Office in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina.
Shirley E. Marshall, Chair
' Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk
MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
JANUARY 12, ].987
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in Executive
Session on January 12, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board of
Commissioners' Room, Orange County Courthouse, Hillsborough, North
Carolina for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shirley E. Marshall and
Commissioners Stephen Halkiotis and John Hartwell.
OTHERS PRESENT; County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson and County
Attorney Geoffrey Gledhill.
Motion was made and seconded to go into Executive Session.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
After emerging from Executive Session, motion was made by
~~`~=.~ Commissioner Hartwell and seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to
adjourn at 6;22 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 1987 at 7:30 p.m, in the Courtroom
of the old Post Office, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Shirley E. Marshall, Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk