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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BUDGET WORK SESSION
JUNE 16, 1987
A budget work session was held on June 16, 1987 at 4:00 p.m. at
Lincoln Center, Chapel Hi11, North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shirley E. Marshall, and Commissioners
Moses Carey, Jr., Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell and Don Willhoit.
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, Assistant County
Managers William T. Laws and Albert Kittrell, EMS Director Bobby Baker,
Finance Director Gordon Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Data
Processing Director Keith Brooks, Deputy Finance Officer Ken Chavious,
Finance Analyst Donna Wagoner, Director of Purchasing Pam Jones, Elections
Supervisor Bobbi Strickland and Director of Personnel Beverly Whitehead.
BOARD OF ELECTIONS.
Peg Parker explained the process that had been used in following-.Board
policy and purchasing three new voting machines each year beginning in
1981. The voting machines have been purchased from four (4) different
vendors. The vendor used in 1987 can no longer provide service on the
older machines and proposed turning in all the old machines for new ones
at a cost of $61,000 (16 optic three tabulators). The allocation for 1986
has been put on hold so that other possibilities could be explored and two
different vendors have made presentations to the Board of Elections. She
noted that Pitt County has voting machines for sale and the Board of
Elections will look at this proposal before a final decision is made. She
asked that the Board meet with the Board of Elections to review all the
proposals they have received.
Chair Marshall noted that the money from 1986 would be carried
forward with the allocation for three new voting machines included in the
1987 budget. The Board of Elections is in a better position to make a
decision on this issue.
Discussion ensued on the possibilities of
maintenance on these machines locally. Keith~Brooks
equipment has been received which will allow the County
machines to read the ballots.
Chair Marshall requested a time line
time line for getting the machines in place.
It was decided that a decision needs
machines by the 1988 May primary.
Commissioner Willhoit endorsed
County if only to have them for backup
The Board asked that the
recommendation to the Board on the
precinct. A meeting will be held for
and the Board of Elections.
providing the
stated that the
to prograim the
for getting information and a
to be made on the purchase of
purchasing the machines from Pitt
use.
Board of Elections provide a
number of machines needed by each
continued dialogue between the Board
PURCHASING AND CENTRAL SERVICES
Pam Jones referred to page 69 and stated that a half time position is
being-requested to expand the pickup services in Hillsborough. There are
presently 13 different county offices. While the courier serves all these
locations 't t
x is ex remelt' difficult to process the ma~.l and get it to the
post office on time. This person would also help with Central Store
activities and do some xeroxing for the various offices. Currently, the
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Department on Aging buses provide courier service between Chapel Hill and
Hillsborough. With reference to the telephone system, several options
have been reviewed and the automatic dialing seems to appear to be the
best option at this time.
PERSONNEL 1
Chair Marshall noted that going from the State System and 3.mplementing
a County Pay Plan presents some questions about pay equity, comparable
worth, etc. She asked for further explanation on flexible benefits and
what advantages or disadvantages would be derived from a new pay plan.
Beverly Whitehead explained the proposed pay plan for 1987-88. The
basic salary schedule would be used as a basis for assigning classes of
positions to pay grades and the application of the pay plan to individual
employees. The current salary schedule does not provide for an equal
percent amount between steps or between grades. The new pay plan reflects
local policies and addresses local concerns and issues. She explained
that the County has had as a policy to adopt the state salary schedule.
When adopting this salary schedule, it is adopting a numerical table --
not the state pay plan. The "zero" hiring rate which appears on the
salary schedule has not been used by the State for a year and a half. The
County has adopted the schedule but the same pay practices are not in
place.
The three goals set in developing a new pay plan tailor-made for
Orange County were (1) equity and pay practices which provides for an
equal percent amount between each step and each grade, (2) ability to
attract quality staff, and (3) ability to retain quality staff. The
p.r-oposed schedule would accomplish these three goals., The Manager's
recommended budget includes reclassifications as a result of significant
changes in the job and salary grade provisions based on a market survey.
The salaries for clerical personnel and eligibility specialist positions~~~'
in Social Services have been addressed with this new pay plan. She
reviewed the positions as listed on the personnel detail distributed to._._.
the Soard and stated that a strategy for implementation needs to be
developed. There are several options for moving an employee from the old
schedule to the new schedule. Each option would vary the increase
received by an employee -- from 5~ to 8~.
At the request of Chair Marshall, Beverly Whitehead explained how the
pay plan applies to both Health and Social Services.
Commissioner Halkiotis asked that a comparison be done of the salaries
for clerical personnel between the County, the Schools and the University.
Beverly Whitehead explained there is a different_numberical table
for public education with a separate schedule for al~]. other State
employees.
Commissioner Willhoit suggested using a percentage range for moving
into the new pay plan with a one step increase to reflect the reclassifi-
cation.
Discussion ensued and although the Board agreed generally to go with
the new pay plan, it was decided to wait on the results of the comparison
that Commissioner Halkiotis requested between the salaries of the clerical
employees before taking definite action.
Commissioner Willhoit suggested and the Board agreed to direct the
manager and the staff to bring back to the Board a proposal which would
provide a way to move to the new salary schedule with the transition from
the old to the new being the step that is nearest to five percent and to
indicate a range that will accomplish this transition.
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN __~
Discussion was postponed to a later date.
Shirley E. Marshall, Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk
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MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BDARD DF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 16, 1987
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
June 16, 1987 at 7:30.p.m. in the Courtroom of the old Post Office in
Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair .Shirley E. Marshall and Commissioners
Moses Carey, Jr., Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell and Don Willhoit.
ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill.
STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, and Assistant
County Managers Albert Kittrell and William T. Laws, EMS Director Bobby
Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly Blythe, Planning Director Marvin
Collins, Housing and Community Development Director Tara Fikes, Purchasing
Director Pamela Jones, Director of Department on Aging Jerry Passmore, and
Planner Greg Szymik.
A. BOARD AND MANAGERS COMMENTS
Chair Marshall added the statement "and authorize the Chair to sign"
to items F3 and Fli. Item F11 was moved to G14 and F14 to G15.
Attorney Gledhill changed the designated party on item F4 - Section
VI.I.I to Orange County instead of Housing Authority.
Commissioner Hartwell gave an update report on the Reservoir Site
Committee and the Long Range Water Management strategy Committee and
stated that a report will be forthcoming from the Reservoir Site Committee
at the next meeting.
B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chair Marshall indicated that those who have indicated a desire ta.
speak will be recognized at the time their item appears on the agenda.
Because of the length of the agenda, time will not allow additional
comments on the Animal ordinance. She asked that one person make the
statement with regards to the school budget.
2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Sarah Stewart, representative of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Federation of Teachers, questioned statements made by the Board with
regard to not being able to line item specific items and parity. She
asked that the Board look at the pay level of those who are involved with
the Career Ladder in the Orange County School system when considering
parity in the supplemental pay. She emphasized that at the June 8 public
hearing on the budget there was an overwhelming concern about education.
She asked for full support from the Commissioners for the sake of
education.
John Schaenman, representative of the Orange County Federation of
Teachers, indicated that the Orange County Schools do not equate equity
with merger but equate equity with the two schools being funded at the
same level. He feels that those who live in the Orange County School
District would vote for an additional tax for education. He referred to
the comments made at the June 8 public hearing and to the fact that no one
asked that taxes be cut but only that if the money is going to the schools
that the taxes be increased. He asked that the schools be funded first at
a level of 65~ before considering the other proposals.
C. MINUTES
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_`.L~~, Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for the March 24, 1987 regular meeting as
corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner ,-~
Carey to approve the minutes for the April 6, 1987 regular meeting as
corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the minutes for the May 26, 1987 Quarterly Public
Hearing as circulated.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the June 1, 1987 regular meeting and May 26, 1987
Continued Joint Public .Hearing as corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
PUBLIC CHARGE
Chair Marshall read the Public Charge.
PUBLIC HEARING (Continued)
WILDWOOD SUBDZVrSION
This public hearing was continued to receive the recommendation of the
Town of Hillsborough, receive the County Manager's report on drainage
problems and traffic accidents and to hear the concerns of Wildwood
homeowners.
--Marvin Collins stated that the Hillsborough Town Board considered the
rezoning request of James Rae Freeland .and recommended approval of the
rezoning to R-3 with the understanding that a cluster development approach
would be used to compensate for the terrain.
With reference to the drainage problems, the Erosion Control Staff
investigated the situation. The problems were identified. The Planning,..,;,-,,;.
Director's recommendation is that further plat approvals for existing
phases and/or sections of Wildwood Subdivision be withheld until the
following items are completed:
(1) The developer reimburse the County for the cost of hiring an
engineer to do a detailed evaluation of the drainage problems
to prepare a stormwater management plan to resolve. those
problems, and to implement that plan.
(2) The report and plan would be submitted to Orange County for
review and submittal to the Board for their approval. It would
also be submitted to NCDOT for their review and approval.
(3) Installation, by the developer, of all required improvements
as shown on the approved stormwater management plan.
Collins further recommended that no additional building permits be
issued for dwellings in Wildwood Subdivision until the above plans have
been prepared and approved, and improvements installed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve. the Planning Director's recommendation.
Collins noted the receipt of a letter from Fritz Brunson whereby they
have reviewed this particular abstract and are willing to work with the
County in developing a plan that would solve the drainage problems.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Fritz Brunson spoke on behalf of the developer. He stated that the
developer is willing to work with NCDOT to get the streets accepted and to
work with the Planning Board to resolve the drainage problems that exist.
Commissioner Willhoit expressed a concern about the pump station _-,;
at Wilmore and questioned the capacity of that pump station stating that
i.t is contrary to decisions already made if the Board continues to approve
projects that overload the pump stations which makes it unable to serve
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other areas. He asked that a map be prepared showing where the lines iiii~~~
and the capacity of each line:
Chair Marshall asked that this map be prepared for review by the
Planning Board and be made a part of their recommendation.
- Collins noted that the pump station in Wildwood and the one at Wilmore
are connected by a force main which does have the capacity to serve the
additional units proposed in Section IV of Wildwood. The consulting
engineer for Hillsborough calculated out what the excess capacity was at
those facilities. In calculating the excess capacity, he projected a 250
unit buildout for Wildwood Subdivision. An R-3 rezoning would mean a
buildout of approximately 243 units. The capacity is available for this
development. However, there is no additional capacity for the
Meadowlands. The projection includes the capacity for a 60- unit motel
site on NC86 which is part of the occoneechee Point Project which has not
yet been approved by the Board.
A member of the Homeowners Association commented about the lack of
public restrooms at the construction site. The State Health Department
requires bathroom facilities to be available. He asked that this be
investigated. He made comments about the high water bills and noted that
the people in this area cannot vote for members of the Hillsborough Town
Board and have no one to hear their complaints.
Chair Marshall explained that the water and ,sewer .system is. to be
self-supporting and those people who receive these services are being
charged an amount which assures the system be self-supporting.
Commissioner Halkiotis asked if the Health Department could look into
the concern expressed about the lack of restrooms at the construction site
and._Commiss~ioner Carey indicated they would.
Alan Fuller asked about the extent of the investigation into the
_ drainage problems and asked if this report would address the runoff as
well and Chair Marshall indicated it would.-
WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS, THE HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to refer the rezoning request to the Planning Board for a
recommendation to be received on August 3, 1987. _
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS
1. Human Relations Commission (Copy of resolution and charge are in
the permanent agenda file in the Clerks office.)
Commissioner Carey presented a proposal to form an orange County
Human Relations Commission and stated it was in response to recent events
associated with the Klan march in Chapel Hill. The goal of this
Commission will be to work on human relations and mutual understanding and
tolerance in Orange County on a year round basis. The scope of
discrimination is very broad and is to include all forms of
discrimination. He asked that the resolution and charge be approved by
the Board.
Commissioner Halkiotis asked that the County Attorney report back
to the Board if it is legal to charge a group the cost for police pro-
tection in situations that may endanger lives of citizens in the County.
Joe Hertzenberg stated agreement with the proposal with one
addition to the charge that would make an exclusive reference to gay
people. He suggested that sexual orientation be added to the last as
contained in item five under the title of Duties.
Macastuis Martinus asked that the Commission include
discrimination to handicapped children. He asked that the charge be
strong enough to actually allow the issues to be addressed..
Commissioner Carey indicated the Commission would not enforce laws
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`~`~but bring to the Board those instances where violations occur and to
recommend and engage in certain activities to prevent violations to the
law as it relates to discrimination and to engage in activities to promote
understanding and tolerance in situations which may give rise to
discrimination. He proposed that the charge be approved with an amendment ~--~,
as suggested by Joe Hertzenberg.
Commissioner Halkiotis opposed changing the charge. He stated the
proposal includes all facets of society and all relationships. Sexual
preference is a very private and personal responsibility and one is which
government need not get involved.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the resolution and charge as amended.
VOTE: AYES, 4; NOES, 1 (Commissioner Halkiotis)
E. TELEPHONE TASK FORCE (copy of the letter is in the permanent agenda
file in the Clerk's Office)
Ms. Daryl Dunlap reported for the task force. She presented a
proposed reply to NC Utilities Commission Docket P-10, SUB 428 Failure of
the Hillsborough Central office of Centel Telephone Company on April 3, as
ordered by the NCUC on June 1,.1987 which is due June 18th at the
Utilities Commission. Two requests are made in the letter. With the
acceptance of the two major requests the task force is asking that, the
docket be closed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the recommendation as outlined in the letter to the
Utilities Commission and authorize the Chair to sign.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
F. ITEMS FOR DECISION -- CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner --"
Halkiotis to approve the consent agenda as listed below:
1. RENEWAL OF LEASES FOR HEAD START JOCCA AND CSCU6 _,._
To approve lease renewals for Wake .Opportunities, JOCCA; and
Communa.ty School for People Under Six from July 1, 1987 through June 30,
1988 and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board.
2. RENEWAL OF LEASE - EFLAND RESCUE UNIT BUILDING
To approve a lease renewal for the Efland Rescue Unit Building
through June 30, 1988 and authorize the Chair to sign.
3. AMENDMENT TO FLIGHT PARAMEDIC AGREEMENT - DELETED FROM THE
CONSENT AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED LATER IN THE AGENDA.
4. SECTION 8 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT
To adopt a resolution authorizing execution of the Section 8
Moderate Rehabilitation Housing Assistance Program and to authorize the
Chair to sign the Master Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract on behalf
of the board.
5. BID AWARD - DUMP TRUCK
To award the bid to Cardinal International for a cab and chassis
with 15 cubic yard capacity dump body for a sum of $45,359.34.-
One other bid was received from North State Ford in the amount of
$46,219.00.
6. MODIFICATION OF FOOD STAMP CONTRACT
To amend the Food Stamp Contract to authorize Martha Pryor-- Cook, _-_~
Director of Social Services to serve as Contract Administrator for the
agreement between Orange County and Cost Containment, Inc.
7. CONTRACT RENEWAL - JAIL MEDICAL SERVICES
To renew the contract with Orange Family Medical Center for July 1
through June 30, 1988 for an annual sum of $6,600 and authorize the Chair
to sign on behalf of the Board.
8. RSVP GRANT APPROVAL
To approve the ACTION Grant No. 440-4768/06 for the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program for FY 1987-1988 and authorize the Chair to sign the
Notice of Grant Award.
9. BUDGET AMENDMENTS
To amend the 1986-87 Budget ordinance by the following amendment:
GENERAL FUND
Appropriation - Social Services $ 3,571
Source - Respite Care $ 3,571
10. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE RSVP LITERACY GRANT
To approve the submission of the RSVP application to Laubach
Literacy Action for a RSVP Literacy Grant in the amount of $5,000.
11. LEAVE EXTENSION - OLD POLICE BUILDING -MOVED TO ITEM G14
12. SPECIAL MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION -
To approve a special meeting for July 1, 1987 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Board of commissioners' Room to go into Executive Session to consider a
personnel matter.
_~ 13. CONTRACT APPROVAL - FLASHBOARDS SYSTEM
To approve the contract with Crain and Denbo, Inc. in the amount
of $21,978.00 for construction of a spillway flashboard system at Lake
orange; and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board.
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_.. 14. CONTRACT APPROVAL - EFLAND SEWER PROJECT -MOVED TO ITEM G15
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
3. AMENDMENT TO FLIGHT PARAMEDIC AGREEMENT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve an amendment to the Agreement between the North Carolina
Memorial Hospital and Orange County concerning on-flight emergency medical
coverage to provide one .additional full-time flight paramedic and to
adjust the monthly rate of reimbursement to the- County and authorize the
chair to sign.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
G. ITEMS. FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
1. ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
County Attorney in a letter dated
minutes as pages t 9~A~--04.
The Board made reference
which contained comments and
Ordinance. These changes to the
listed below:
(Changes refer to comments made by the
June 12, 1987 which is attached to these
to a letter from the County Attorney
recommendations concerning the proposed
Ordinance as approved by the Board are
1. Section 1 -Authority should read "This ordinance is adopted
pursuant to the power granted Orange County in North Carolina
General Statute Sections 153A-121, 153A- 127, 153A-153 and
153A-442.
2. Section IIIC - add."Animal Cruelty Investigators" to the list
of persons to which Orange County Animal Control Officers
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_ sentence to this section which states "All investigations of
reported or observed animal cruelty or animal abuse shall be
the joint responsibility of and shall be jointly carried out
by the Animal Cruelty Investigators and the Animal Control
Of-f ices of Orange County".
Reword VIIIE.1 to read "Have the responsibility along with law
enforcement agencies and where applicable with Animal Cruelty
Investigators to enforce.....
3. The provision in Section V, paragraph B which makes reference
to "financial hardship" was deleted from the Ordinance and
referred back to the Task Force for a recommendation to
include a process for administration. (Everything was deleted
in this section after the word "time".)
4. Reword Section VI to read as follows: "All other Orange
County ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict. The Ordinance to
Provide for Animal Control and Protection in Orange County,
adopted May 15, 1979 as amended October 3, 1.983, is hereby
repealed."
(The appropriate reference to the Wild Animal Ordinance will
be included in this section by the County Attorney).
5. Definition No. 8 in Section VII regarding commercial kennels
was referred to the Health Board for a recommendation on
standards for commercial and non- commercial standards and
appropriate standards for small and large kennels.
6. Section XII regarding steel jaw traps was deleted.
----- 7. It was clarified that the intent of the word "stray" and the
'J term "at large" was not to a.nclude domesticated livestock.
8. Delete definition No. 27 "torture or torment" and remove the
words "to torture any animal" in Section XIA.
9. Reword definition No. 29 as follows: "Vicious Animal: any
animal on or off the premises of its owner or keeper, security
dog excluded, which is three months of age or older and
without provocation has bitten, killed, or caused physical
harm through bites to people who are not trespassing and
animals that are not where their owners have told they cannot
be. Any dog that is owned or harbored for the purpose of dog
fighting or training for dog fighting is also defined as a
vicious animal.
1.0. Section VIIICa delete from the third, fourth and fifth lines
"or other appointed agent, including, but not limited to,
Emergency Animal Rescue workers."
Section VIIIE.6: delete "or other person assisting with the
Animal Control Program."
Section XIIIE: delete "or his or her designee."
Section XVIC: delete "or person duly authorized by the Animal
Control Director."
Section XXA: delete "or other appropriate representative of
the Animal Control Program."
Section XXIA.l.b: delete "or person duly authorized by the
Animal Control Director."
Section XXIIC.1: the phrase "Any official authorized by the"
preceding Anima]. Control Director should be omitted.
11. Reword Section IX to require that dogs be under the control of
_ the owner....
12. Clarify that Section XIH refers to a vehicle "without
ventilation." Place a comma after "trunk of vehicle" and
continue with "or closed compartment of vehicle" and delete
the section dealing with animals transported in an open bed of
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a pickup truck.
13. Delete Section XIJ which makes it unlawful to tie or restrain
an animal on public property for a period of thirty minutes or
more unless that animal has access to adequate food and water
and adequate shelter.
1.4. Rewrite the last clause of Section XVC as follows: "in any
event, and except as may be otherwise provided by law, the
Animal Shelter and Animal Control program shall have no
liability for euthanizing wounded or diseased animals when
such. action is taken upon the advice or recommendation of a
veterinarian who has been advised of the animals condition."
15. Delete from Section XVI "or citation".
16. Leave Section XVIII requiring cats to wear valid rabies tags.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded. by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the Animal Control Ordinance with the changes as
listed above and- to refer to the Board of Health Section VTI regarding
commercial and non commercial standards and/or appropriate standards for
small and large kennels and request a recommendation to accommodate
hunting dogs.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
2. POLICY-APPLICATION OF SECTION III-D-4-a OF THE_ SUBDZVTSION
REGULATIONS
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to approve an interim policy which would. permit preliminary
subdivision plats to be approved without required certifications or
permits; provided, however, agency comments and/or recommendations with
regard to preliminary plats must still be obtained, and, as a condition of
approval, required certifications or permits must be obtained from each
applicable agency prior to submission and approval of the final
subdivision plat and direct the Planning Staff to prepare an amendment to
the Subdivision Regulations which provides consistency between ordinance
provisions and actual approval procedures.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
3. LANDSCAPE POLICY-APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION YV B-8
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Chair
Marshall to approve a policy which states that "subdivisions will be
exempt from compliance with Section IV-B-8-c-1, Required Landscaping if:
(1) in the case of a major. subdivision, preliminary plan approval was
obtained between December 1, .1986 and March 24,.1987 and (2) in the case
of minor subdivisions, sketch plan approval was obtained between December
1, 1986 and March 24, 1987 and that the Planning Staff be directed to
bring forth an ordinance amendment to implement the policy.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
4. MCADAMS ESTATES SECTION II-PRELIMINARY PLAN
Greg Szymik presented for. consideration a preliminary plan for
McAdams Estate Section II. The property is located in Hillsborough on the
east side of McAdams Road. Six lots are proposed out of 1.82 acres.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Chair
Marshall to approve the preliminary plan as recommended by the Planning
Board as stated below if the policy. has been approved allowing
certification from the Town of Hillsborough (water and sewer) and the
State of North Carolina (water, sewer and streets) prior to the submission
of the Final Plat and subject to the following conditions:
(l) Driveway access for Lots 3 through 8 must be restricted to
Westdale Court.
(2) Water and sewer lines must be extended at the expense of the
developer and in accord with Town of Hillsborough water and
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sewer extension policies as follows:
(a) Plans must be submitted by the developer to the Town
Engineer far review and approval. Subsequent to his
approval, the plans must be approved by the Hillsborough
Town Board and the State of North Carolina. ~~~~~'!.
(b) The developer must execute water .and sewer line `+
extensions in conformance with the approved plans and any ,
standards set by the above parties. The developer must
also execute all required documents and reimburse the
Town Engineer for all costs associated with plan review
and approval procedures.
The Town of Hillsborough will not commit to providing water
and sewer service until the above policies have been complied
with.
(3) Utilities must be placed underground consistent with the Town
of Hillsborough's Zoning Ordinance.
(4) Front yard setbacks must be labeled on the lots.
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has indicated that
site distance is adequate at the intersection of Westdale Court and
McAdams .Road, however, a flare intersection design is recommended.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
5. RICHIE WOODS - PRELIMINARY PLAN
Greg Szymik presented for consideration a preliminary plan for
Richie's Woods. The property is located in Little River Township on Kim's
Drive. One. lot will be created from a 10.72 acre tract.
-- Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the Preliminary Plan subject to four conditions:
(1) No further subdivision shall be permitted of tract 1N.
(2) A "Class A" Private road must be constructed through the
frontage of the tract. ''
(3) Revise the existing road maintenance agreement or prepare a,_..,_:
new road maintenance agreement to provide stipulations .for
public dedication and require upgrading of the private roads
in Spring Crest Meadow to public roads when further
subdivision results in density levels which would meet NCDOT
standards for acceptance of road maintenance responsibility.
(4) Provision of a landscape plan demonstrating .compliance with
Section IV-S-8 of the Subdivision Regulations, including
location of existing trees, ].and use buffers and. areas to be
planted.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
6. HILLSBOROUGH REOUEST_- SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
The Town of Hillsborough in a letter dated June 9, 19.87 requested
that the County relinquish administration of the Subdivision Regulations
within the Town's planning and zoning jurisdiction upon adoption by the
Town of its own ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Chair Marshall.
to agree to relinquish administration and enforcement of its Subdivision
Regulations within the Town limits and extraterritorial zoning
jurisdiction upon adoption of the Town's subdivision regulations under the
following conditions:
(1) The Town provides Orange County with the opportunity to review
and comment on the proposed regulations prior to adoption; and
(2) The Town adopts and incorporates into its zoning ordinance. and
subdivision regulations design standards applicable within the
Major Transportation Corridors of I-85 and I-40 and which
meet, as a minimum, the Recommendations for Basic Design
Standards along Interstate 40 as prepared by the T-40
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VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
7. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTIONS
--. Collins presented two situations in which two applicants requested
a variance to subdivide acreage into lots less than the two acre minimum.
The first applicant David Ripperton was granted a variance-and the second
applicant Habitat for Humanity was not granted a variance.
After a lengthly discussion, the Board decided not to take any
action on this .item.
8. CABLE T.V, ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - SECOND READING
(A copy of the amended ordinance is in the official Ordinance Book
in the Clerk's office).
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Carey to approve the amendments to the Cable Television Ordinance as
presented and contained in the Ordinance.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
9. PROPOSED ALERT CABLE ORDINANCE FRANCHISING AMENDMENTS - FIRST
READING (A copy of the amendment is in the July 6 permanent agenda file.)
Commissioner Hartwell asked that the Ordinance be specific in
three areas: (1) amount of main trunk cable to be constructed, (2) the
schedule for construction of this cable, and (3) its adequacy to serve the
unincorporated areas of the County. He suggested that Alert provide to
the County by December 31, 1987 a detailed map and schedule of the .trunk
lane they will. construct and an engineering report demonstrating that this
.trunk cable is constructed to meet the requirements of the Franchise and
that the construction schedule be apportioned in such a way that by
December 31, 1993 that it all be built.
i Mr. Norman"Vogel, Chair of the. Cable T.V. Task Force stated that
what Commissioner Hartwell suggested is what was proposed when cable
service was first contemplated for Orange County.
Doug Keel of Alert Cable questioned the definition of overbuild
and the fact that there is no relief of an overbuild requirement which
means that anywhere Carolina has laid trunk cable, Alert is obligated to
build trunk over the top of that already there. He stated that a company
cannot make that kind of investment without some kind of potential return
on that investment.
Keel suggested that a requirement be included in the ordinance
whereby any cable operator would have to submit to the County Manager
annually a map showing what is proposed to be built in the upcoming year.
It is difficult to project five years and know what the density may be in
any given area.
Vogel concurred that it is extremely difficult to plan five years
in the future and agreed with submitting a plan annually.
After further discussion it was decided to amend No. 1 on page 8
to read "all such main trunk cables shall be built in accordance with a
confident"ial detailed map, schedule and engineering plan to be supplied by
the grantee prior to December 31, 1987. This plan will demonstrate the
adequacy of the trunk cable to meet the franchise requirements in the
unincorporated areas of the County and will apportion construction of the
trunk mileage equally by year so as to bring about completion prior to
December 31, 1993.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Halkxotis to approve the first reading of the Ordinance as amended.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
10. PROPOSED CAROLINA CABLE ORDINANCE FRANCHISING AMENDMENTS - FIRST
READING (A copy of the amendment is in the July 5 permanent agenda file.)
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Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the proposed amendment to Alert Cable T.V. Franchise.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS. -
The Board requested and Mr. Vogel agreed to bring back to the Board a ~~`:
proposed composition and charge for the continuation of the Cable T.V.
Task Force.
11. GOVERNOR'S STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER AWARDS PROGRAM AWARD
Item postponed until July 6 meeting.
12. COUNTY AUCTION
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing and
Central Services to conduct an auction of those personal property items
declared surplus or confiscated .and to approve the addition of the UNC
Campus Police confiscated items for County auctions.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
13. PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP BY-LAWS
No changes were made.
14. LEASE EXTENSION - OLD POLICE BUILDING
Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner
Hartwell to approve the lease extension from July 12, 1987 to September
12, 1987. and to authorize the Chair to sign.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
15. CONTRACT APPROVAL - EFLAND SEWER PROJECT
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the contract with Lanzo Construction Company in the.
amount of $1,258,045 for construction of the Efland Sewer and authorize
the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board and to adopt a right-of-way '`
certification as presented at the meeting by the County Attorney and
authorize the Chair to sign.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
H. APPOINTMENTS
The .following appointments were made:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - Guido DeMaere
COMMISSION FOR WOMEN -Judy Eastman
OWASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Lois Herring
DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY. ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Paul Leung and
Ernie Mills.
ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD - Virginia Boland
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to be considered, Chair Marshall adjourned the
meeting at 11:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on July 6,
1987 in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Shirley E. Marshall, Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk