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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 19880705i 0 tq 4a~ ~_ MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1988 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 5, 1988 at 7:30 p.m, in the Superior Courtroom of the New County Courthouse, Ha.llsborough, North Carolina. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ghair Shirley E. Marshall and Commissioners Moses Carey, John Hartwell and Stephen Halkiotis. BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: Don Willhoit. ATTORNEY PRESENT: Marilyn Tomei. STAFF PRESENT; County Manager Jahn M. Link, Assistant County Managers William T. Laws and Albert Kittrell, Recreation and Parks Director Mary Anne Black, Clerk to the Board Bevarly A. Blythe, Data Processing Director Keith Brooks, Planning Director Marvin Collins, Tax Collector Johnny Horner; Finance Director Ellen Liston, Tax Assessor Kermit Lloyd, Public Works Director Wilbur McAdoo, Economic Development Director Sylvia Price, Social Services Accountant Rick Poole and Health Director Dan Reimer. A. BOARD AND MANAGERS COMMENTS County Manager John Link deleted item G1 from the agenda and made a correction to item F1. Commissioner Hartwell noted that he attended a TJCOG meeting on water. The result of the requests received for allocations from Jordan Lake indicates that 87.5 mgd have been requested while it is the intention to allocate only one ,.' i..:,.; half of the available water or 50 mgd. In answer to inquiries from Commissioner Hartwell, County Manager John Link stated that the report on Capacity Use will be presented at the next regular board meeting as well as a report on the reservoir study from Hazen and Sawyer. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. C. MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the minutes for May 23, 1988 as circulated. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the minutes for June 6, 1988 as circulated. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. PUBLIC CHARGE Shirley E. Marshall read the Public Charge. PUBLIC HEARING County Manager John Link presented a summary of what the proposed bond L+~ referendum which has been discussed by the Board would include. The total of the proposed bond issue would be thirty million with twenty-one million for schools, eight million for public buildings and one million for water facilities. - ~' Citizens Comments on the Proposed Bond Issue CAROLYN HORN as a representative of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District spoke in support of the bond referendum package as submitted by the County Commissioners for citizen comment. In particular she supported the 21 million for schools. She described the overcrowded conditions at the elementary schools and emphasized that in order for the middle school plan to be put into operation the High School must be enlarged to receive the ninth grade and the junior highs renovated to receive the sixth grade. SUE BAKER spoke as a member of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education and as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee that studied the proposed bond issue. She stated that the proposed thirty million dollar bond certainly follows the recommendations of the Committee up to a point. The schools' total proposed building program and land acquisition for a reservoir were a must for the. bond. The other items in priority order were (1) the Tax and Records. Building, (2) the 91l Enhance System, (3) the Southern Human Services Complex (4) Parks and Recreation and etc, She emphasized that the opinions from those who served on the Citizens Advisory Committee should hold more weight than those received through the telephone survey. She asked that before the Board makes its final decision the recommendations from the Citizens Committee be reviewed. She would prefer returning the three million dollar pool money to the schools capital improvement needs. While the current proposal will help meet the growing needs of the schools, it will not allow expansion of the elementary schools as fast as the population dictates. She asked that the pools be given a high priority for pay-as-you-go funding. She expressed interest in knowing haw the County would fund those items that are not included in the bond referendum. NEAL LITTMAN expressed support far all portions of the thirty million dallar bond issue. A copy of his complete statement is attached to these minutes in the minute book on pages 2. 3~ -~`~J . KEITH COLEMAN spoke in support of the bond issue and in particular for school facilities. He noted that there is a need for renovations to Cameron Park and Central Elementary and for anew elementary school. He stated that this is an opportunity to get the funds to get the school systems up to date. KATHERINE EVERSON spoke on behalf of the Chapel Hill-Garrboro Federation of Teachers, She stated that the bond referendum as proposed is inadequate, It falls one-third short, or roughly nine million dollars, of the budgetary requests. It means that the necessary renovations at the elementary schools may not be able to be carried out, as well as, jeopardizes classroom construction at the high school. She stated that the Basic Education Program calls for reduction in class size and asked where those students would be placed and where those students would go who are the result of population growth. She asked what will happen in a few years when other renovations or new classrooms will be needed and there are no funds. She emphasized that the public will support sufficient funds for.what is needed for new classrooms and renovations now, LUAN SMYTH stated that the Basic Education Act does not mandate belt ~~ tightening by the school boards and superintendent. The county is growing and the needs of the schools must be met. The climate is right to ask for a larger bond issue than is proposed. i~ HORACE JOHNSON, Hillsborough Town Commissioner, supported the proposed issue in general and in particular the one million dollars for land acquisition for a reservoir. He asked specifically that the area for the reservoir be designated as Seven Mile Creek. He outlined several reasons for this request to designate a specific site. MARY BUSHNELL who lives in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District spoke in support of the proposed bond referendum. However, since the pay-as-you-go monies will not be available to fund the projects not funded by the bond issue an amount of fifteen million for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools is needed from the bond referendum. The population growth and the demands placed on the system from the Basic Education Plan will have the schools asking for additional funds for temporary classrooms just as in the past. She asked that the school be funded at a level that will meet the current and future needs of the school system. The survey shows that the public supports education and improved schools in this county. There will be broad community enthusiasm and legwork in support of a bond that is set at a level that will propel us out of inadequate and overcrowded schools districtwide. If the bond amount is not high enough, the system will find itself right back in the scrap along from crisis to crisis mode that it has been in the past. She asked that it be done right and that the schools be funded adequately. JOYCE BROWN, an Orange County taxpayer, spoke in opposition to the bond issue for land acquisition far a reservoir. She asked how much of the water from the proposed reservoir would be for our present needs and how much for ;.~ development. She feels the County needs to look at the present problems brought •;=>-~~ on by growth and the future problems that will be associated with growth and in particular environmental problems. She expressed concern that a new reservoir would be as much for new development as for current needs. She stated that the County recently has been engulfed with problems as a result of, or intensified by, the recent. growth. Transportation, solid waste disposal, crime, affordable housing, homelessness, poverty and other problems have been brought on by growth and the County has not begun to solve these problems. The most enormous .consequences have been environmental yet environmental considerations are hardly ever part of our public dialogue much less part of the decision making process. She asked several questions about what happens when a new reservoir is built. She emphasized that the Gounty must stop its present course and seriously address the present problems in an environmentally sound way before making plans for new development. In the process we must develop a new way of looking at ourselves and our relationship with the earth and all living things and begin changing our patterns of behavior toward our environment. She stated that as long as this new reservoir is tied to development that she will vote against it. LARRY WAKEFORD spoke on behalf of the Chapel Hill Carrboro Association of Educators. He spoke in support of the bond referendum but specifically spoke to the gap that existed between what was requested and the amount that is proposed for the bond. He spoke of two scenarios - one where the amount proposed will cover those projects necessary, or one which will be inadequate. The latter has generally been the case. He related his experience with the overcrowded conditions at the high school and Culbreth Junior High: Another scenario is that ~+~~ the revenue will not be adequate and the building will take place and then when the money runs out we will look like some of the schools in Durham County and -- Wake County. He urged the Commissioners to find additional funds to narrow the gap between Chapel Hill Carrboro's stated needs and the present amount that is being appropziated. DEAN DETER spoke as President of the Orange County Cattlemen's Association and also as a teacher and parent. He spoke in support of the Orange County Rural Education Center. He asked that the Board's support of this public- private ongoing venture not be overlooked in the ongoing budget and the capital improvements program. He stated he views the private-public venture as being a very positive program for those small farmers in the County which are being very much hurt by a lack of facilities for the marketing of their livestock. This facility will keep alive the agricultural heritage of this County and it will be an educational facility for the children and adults. DAVID HARVIN spoke in support of including the Rural Education Center on the bond referendum. Chair Marshall clarified that the Center is not being recommended as part of the bond proposal but that the comments heard at this public hearing will be taken into account. Harvin stated that the original concept of this facility has been expanded to include all the citizens of Orange County. He does support the bond issue but hopes the Board will not forget the needs of the rural folks. SUSAN T.AMEREAUX spoke in support of the pools. She spoke of the rehabilitation programs which include exercises in the water that cannot be done because of the lack of pool facilities in the County. She stated there is no joy greater than to see physically and mentally handicapped kids respond and improve by doing things in the water that is impossible on land. Many people are not being served because of the lack of pools. J05EPHINE HARBOUR refexred to a letter written by her husband Stewart which opposes the bond issue. A copy of the letter was distributed before the meeting .to the members of the Board and a copy will be in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. Josephine Barbour spoke against any further bond indebtedness. She questioned the advertisement stating a five point bond referendum and Chair Marshall explained the procedure and time constraints on placing public hearing notices in the newspaper. Barbour strongly opposed the way the money is being divided between the two school systems. She stated that the schools in the Northern part of Orange County have as many needs as those in the Southern end and that maybe merging to help make the systems equal should be considered. The water situation has always been a problem and she asked what happened to the money that was set aside for purchase of land at Seven Mile Creek. Chair Marshall read the first line of each of the five points that Stewart Harbour made in his letter and entered it into the minutes. E. W. VAN STEE spoke in support of the bond issue in general. As a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee he feels the decision on the items to be placed on the bond referendum were made wisely. He spoke on behalf of the expansion of the animal shelter stating that this is an important issue in this County. As the population grows, this brings in more children which brings in more dogs and cats. The animal shelter has dealt with approximately $,000 ~~e~ animals over the past year which is above the limit that can be handled at the shelter. He asked that the shelter be moved up on the five year plan. BETSY UNDERWOOD spoke in support of the pools. As she understands it, the j pools have been removed from the bond issue and put on the pay-as-you-go basis. She gave statistics of those who lost their lives by drowning and emphasized that delaying this project will cause the price of the pools to increase. Many children in this County have no place to learn the basic water skills which may save their life or someone else. She described the problems that those in the Chapel Hill Carrboro area have in finding a place to practice. The County is already behind in providing these facilities and with increased growth will fall further behind. She asked that the pools not be thought of as frills but as necessary Orange County services for all citizens. ROGER DALSTON spoke in support of the bond issue with two reservations. First insufficient money is being allocated for school facilities. Second, he spoke in favor of the pools asking that they be placed high on the priority items for the pay-as-you-go financing. LINDA HOWDEN, spoke in favor of the bond issue. She supports the concept of the bond issue and encouraged the idea that there might be more funding for the schools. She stated that 37 students are in one science lab at the high school and the main concern was safety for the students. She emphasized that water safety skills are life saving skills and pledged support for the pools. NEON FINK served as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee. He questioned what went wrong. The Committee's commitment was for full funding of bath the County and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System. CHRIS BEST spoke about the one million dollars for land acquisition. He stated that if "water facilities" means furthr-:r study and regional planning for water resources then he would support this item on the land issue. However, if this is a way for the County to put its stamp of approval on land acquisition for a reservoir then it is very immature and circumventing the public process. The Board of Commissioners need to not ignore the two recommendations from the two water task forces or the Hazen and Sawyer report and look for further study of this. If this item stays on the bond he would vote against it and work against the entire bond referendum. He distributed a letter which is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. KAY SINGER thanked the Board and congratulated them for seeking authorization fox issuing bonds for capital improvements for the County. She assured the Board that she would work to encourage support for the passage of the band issue. She talked about the mobile classrooms in Orange County and the overcrowded conditions at the schools. MAX KENNEDY as a member of the Orange County Board of Education spoke in support of the pay-as-you-go basis but realizes that it would be impossible to meet the needs with this kind of funding. He spoke in support of the bond issue and feels it has a good chance of passing. He does not favor the pools either at or away from the schools. BARRY JACOBS spoke generally in support of the bond issue and specifically in support. of the animal shelter. He would support the Rural ~~~ ~~ Education Center as a part of the bond issue or as part of the pay-as-you-go package. He spoke in favor of additional water resource development. BEN LLOYD asked if another public hearing would be held and Chair Marshall explained the procedure that would be followed, Lloyd reminded the Board that the property tax in Orange County has increased over the last six years a little over 20~ per year on the average. A thirty million dollar bond issue for twenty years would be a sixty million dollar bond issue. He stated he has total support for the schools in Orange County, They have been used as'a scapegoat because the County has spent money in other areas and then had to raise taxes for money for the schools, He feels that all needs could be funded on.a pay-as-you-go basis, He asked that the Board consider the economic times in putting together this bond issue. He stated that Orange County taxpayers are at their breaking point and asked that the Board consider that everything in the bond issue is not fair. Generally Lloyd opposed the bond issue but there are some parts he would vote for favorably. DON INGRAM spoke in support of the bond issue as it has been presented, It addresses a number of County needs which axe all necessary. In particular he supports the 'funding of the animal shelter. Commissioner Halkiotis read a statement from Don Willhoit which is in the permanent agenda file. With no further comments to be heard, motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to close the Public Hearing, VOTE: UNANIMOUS. j RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS 1. Master Recreation and Parks Plan Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the resolution as stated below which incorporates the Master Recreation and Parks Plan (Chapters 1-7, excluding reference to the capital improvements funding program) as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING AND DESIGNATING THE MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN AS THE RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Orange County Land Use Plan on September 2, 19$1; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has from time-to-time adopted amendments to the Or_ ante Cou~tY Land use Plan because of: 1, Changed or changing conditions in a particular area or areas the County: i ~~~ 2. An error or omission in the Plan; or 3. A change in the policies, objectives, principles or standards _ governing the physical development of the County; and WHEREAS, proposed amendments to Articles 2.2.12 through 2.2.14 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance were presented at public hearing on February 22, 1988 which re-defined the nature, intent, and method of adopting the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County; and WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the public hearing and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed amendments on April 4, 1988; and WHEREAS, article 2.2.12 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that one element of the Comprehensive Plan shall be a Recreation Element which designates a system of areas and public sites for recreation, including parks and playgrounds, recreational trails, and other similar areas; and WHEREAS, the Master Recreation and Parks Plan fulfills the purpose and intent of the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan: and WHEREAS, article 2.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that the Board of Commissioners, upon receipt of a recommended Comprehensive Plan and portions thereof from the Planning Board, shall adopt them by resolutions; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on February 22, 1988 for the purpose of designating and incorporating the Master Recreation and Parks Plan as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive P1_an; and '; - WHEREAS, public hearings on the Master Recreation and Parks Plan were conducted on November 23, 1987, February 22, 1988, April 19, 1988, and May 2, 1988; and WHEREAS, following conclusion of the public hearings and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners wishes to designate the Master Recreation and Parks Plan as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Baard of Commissioners that: 1. The aster Recreation and Parks Plan (Chapters 1-7, exclusive of any reference to the capital improvements funding program) is hereby adopted and designated as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County. N.C. Adopted this 5th day of July, 1988. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. Proclamation of July as Recreation and Parks Month Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to proclaim July as Recreation and Parks Month as stated below: ~~~ PROCLAMATION OF "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" IN ORANGE COUNTY Whereas, positive leisure experiences are vital to goad physical and mental health, and enhance the quality of life for all people; and Whereas, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners 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 as National Recreation and Parks Month" in Orange County; and Whereas, Governor Martin has proclaimed "July is National Recreation and Parks Month" in North Garalina; 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 5th day of July, 1988. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. REPORTS 1. EDC Preliminary Studv and Status of EDC Strategic Plan Preparation Economic Development Director Sylvia Price presented background information which led to the EDG Preliminary Study and gave a status report on the Strategic Plan preparation. A major recommendation of the Preliminary Study was that the EDC pursue the process of strategic planning. The Plan should have a county-wide thrust, while taking into account the need £or different goals and activities in the respective geographic areas of the County. She explained how the process would be carried forward. F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the items as listed on the Consent Agenda and stated below. 1. Topographic M~a,~in_g Contract Between Piedmont Aerial Surveys and Orange County To approve a contract between Piedmont Aerial Survey, Inc, and Orange County for topographic mapping of Cooperation Lake and Seven Mile Creek proposed i ~~ reservoir sites contingent upon approval of the maps by the County Attorney. 2. Reappropriation of Funds for High School Expansion/Renovation TChapel _.._. Hill-Carrboro Schools To approve a request from Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools to reappropriate unused funds from the Estes and Glenwood Schools' multipurpose projects to provide funding for preliminary design work on the high school renovation/expansion project in the amount of $78,546.G.3. 3. North Carolina Housine Trust Fund--Incentive Pry To approve the submission of an Energy Conservation and Housing Rehabilitation Incentive Program application to the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency and authorize the Chair to sign the application on behalf of the Board. 4. Housing Demonstration Grant Avnlication To adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a Housing Demonstration Grant application and to establish July 19, 1988 and August 16 as public hearing dates to receive public comment regarding the application. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. G. ITEMS FOR DECISION-REGULAR AGENDA 1. Assignment of House and Building Numbers ;, Rural Route 15 - DELETEA 2. Pxop_o_sed Subdivision Regulations Text Amendments (A copy of the Text Amendments is in the permanent agenda file and is included in the Subdivision Regulations) Planning Director Marvin Collins presented for Board consideration animals over the past year which is above the limit that can be handled at the shelter. He asked that the shelter be moved up on the five year plan. BETSY UNDERWOOD spoke in support of the pools. As she understands it, the pools have been removed from the bond issue and put on the pay-as-you-go basis. She gave statistics of those who lost their lives by drowning and emphasized that delaying this project will cause the price of the pools to increase. Many children in this County have no place to learn the basic water skills which may save their life or someone else. She described the problems that those in the Chapel Hill Carrboro area have in finding a place to practice. The County is already behind in providing these facilities and with increased growth will fall further behind. She asked that the pools not be thought of as frills but as necessary Orange County services for all citizens. ROGER DALSTON spoke in support of the bond issue with two reservations. First insufficient money is being allocated for school, facilities. Second, he spoke in favor of the pools asking that they be placed high on the priority items for the pay-as-you-go financing. LINDA HOWDEN, spoke in favor of the bond issue. She supports the concept of the bond issue and encouraged the idea that there might be more funding for the schools. She stated that 37 students are in one science lab at the high school and the main concern was safety for the students. She emphasized that water safety skills are life saving skills and pledged support for the pools. LEON FINK served as a member of the Citizens Advisory Committee. He .i ~~~ questioned what went wrong. The Committee's commitment was for full funding of both the County and the Chapel Hill-Carxboro School System. CHRIS BEST spoke about the one million dollars for land acquisition. He stated that if "water facilities" means further study and regional planning for water resources then he would support this item on the land issue. Howevez, if ~-'~! this is a way for the County to put its stamp of approval on land acquisition far a reservoir then it is very immature and circumventing the public process. The Board of Commissioners need to not ignore the two recommendations from the two water task forces or the Hazen and Sawyer report and look for further study of this. If this item stays on the bond he would vote against it and work against the entire bond referendum. He distzibuted a lettez which is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. KAY SINGER thanked the Board and congratulated them for seeking authorization for issuing bonds for capital improvements for the County. She assured the Board that she would work to encourage support for the passage of the bond issue. She talked about the mobile classrooms in Orange County and the overcrowded conditions at the schools. MAX KENNEDY as a member of the Orange County Board of Education spoke in support of the pay-as-you-ga basis but realizes that it would be impossible to meet the needs with this kind of funding. He spoke in support of the bond issue and feels it has a good chance of passing. He does not favor the pools either at or away from the schools. BARRY JACOBS spoke generally in support of the bond issue and specifically in support of the animal shelter. He would support the Rural Education Center as a part of the bond issue or as part of the pay-as-you-go package. He spoke in favor of additional water resource development. BEN LLOYD asked if another public hearing would be held and Chair Marshall explained the procedure that would be followed. Lloyd reminded the Board that the propexty tax in Orange County has increased over the last six years a little over 20$ per year on the average.- A thirty million dollar bond issue for twenty years would be a sixty million dollar bond issue. He stated he has. total support for the schools in Orange County. They have been used as a scapegoat because the County has spent money in other areas and then had to raise taxes for money fax the schools. He feels that all needs could be funded on a pay-as-you-go basis. He asked that the Board consider the economic times in putting together this bond issue. He stated that Orange County taxpayers are at their breaking point and asked that the Board consider that everything in the bond issue is not fair. Generally Lloyd opposed the bond issue but there are some parts he would vote for favorably. DON INGRAM spoke in support of the bond issue as it has been presented. It addresses a number of County needs which are all necessary. In particular he supports the funding of the animal shelter. Commissioner Halkiotis read a statement from Don Willhoit which is in the permanent agenda file. With no further comments to be heard, motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to close the Public Hearing. ~~~ VOTE: UNANIMOUS. D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS 1. Master Recreation and Parks Plan Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approvE the resolution as stated below which incorporates the Master Recreation and Parks Plan (Chapters 1-7, excluding reference to the capital improvements funding program) as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING AND DESIGNATING THE MASTER RECREATION AND PARKS PLAN AS THE RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH GAROLINA WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Orange County Land Use Plan on September 2, 1981; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has from time-ta-time adopted amendments to the O.ran~e County Land use Plan because of: 1. Changed or changing conditions in a particular area or areas the County: 2. An error ar omission in the Plan; or 3. A change in the policies, objectives, principles or standards governing the physical development of the County; and WHEREAS, proposed amendments to Articles 2.2.12 through 2.2.14 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance were presented at public hearing on February 22, 1988 which re-defined the nature, intent, and method of adopting the Comprehensive Plan foz Orange County; and WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the public hearing and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners adapted the proposed amendments on April 4, 1988; and WHEREAS, article 2.2.12 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that one element of the Comprehensive Plan shall be a Recreation Element which designates a system of areas and public sites for recreation, including parks and playgrounds, recreational trails, and other similar areas; and WHEREAS, the Master Recreation and Parks Plan fulfills the purpose and intent of the Recreation Element of the Cam rehensive Plan: and WHEREAS, article 2.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that the Board of Commissioners, upon receipt of a recommended Comprehensive Plan and portions thereof from the Planning Board, shall adopt them by resolutions; and ~~~ WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on February 22, 1988 for the purpose o£ designating and incorporating the Master Recreation and Parks Plan as the Recreation Element o£ the Comprehensive Plan: and WHEREAS, public hearings on the Master Recreation and Parks Plan were conducted on November 23, 19$7, February 22, 19$$, April 19, 19$8, and May 2, 1988; and WHEREAS, following conclusion o£ the public hearings and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners wishes to designate the Master Recreation and Parks Plan as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board o£ Commissioners that: 1. The Master Recreation and Parks Flan (Chapters l-7, exclusive of any reference to the capital improvements funding program) is hereby adopted and designated as the Recreation Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County. N.C. Adopted this 5th day o£ July, 1988. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. Proclamation of July as Recreation and Parks Month Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to proclaim July as Recreation and Parks Month as stated below: PROCLAMATION OF "JULY IS NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH" IN ORANGE COUNTY Whereas, positive leisure experiences are vital to goad physical and mental health, and enhance the quality of life for all people; and Whereas, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners 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 as 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 J.eisure activities sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department, not only during this designated month, but year-round. This, the Sth day of July, 1988. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. E. REPORTS 1. EDC Preliminary Study and Status of EllC Strategic Plan Pre aration Economic Development Director Sylvia Price presented background information which led to the EDC Preliminary Study and gave a status report on the Strategic Plan preparation. A major recommendation of the Preliminary Study was that the EDC pursue the process of strategic planning. The Plan should have a county-wide thrust, while taking into account the need for different goals and activities in the respective geographic areas of the County. She explained how the process would be carried forward. F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the items as listed on the Consent Agenda and stated below.- 1. Topographic. Mapping Contract Between Piedmont Aerial Surveys and Orange County ^~ To approve a contract between Piedmont Aerial Survey, Inc, and Orange County for topographic mapping of Cooperation Lake and Seven Mile Creek proposed reservoir sites contingent upon approval of the maps by the County Attorney. 2. Reappropriation of Funds for High School Ex ansion Renovation -Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools To approve a request from Ghapel Hill/Carrboro Schools to reappropriate unused funds from the Estes and Glenwood Schools' multipurpose projects to provide funding for preliminary design work on the high school renovation/expansion project in the amount of $7$,646.43. 3. North Carolina Housing Trust Fund--Incentive Program To approve the submission of an Energy Conservation and Housing Rehabi7.itation Incentive Program application to the North Carolina Housing Finance; Agency and authorize the Chair to sign the application on behalf of the Board. 4. Housing Demonstration Grant Application To adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a Housing Demonstration Grant application and to establish July 19, 1988 and August 16 as public hearing dates to receive public comment regarding the application. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. G. ITEMS FOR DECISION-REGULAR AGENDA 1. Assignment of House and Building Numbers ;Rural Route 15 - DELETED 2. Proposed Subdivision Regulations Text Amendments (A copy of the Text Amendments is in the permanent agenda file and is ~~ included in the Subdivision Regulations) Planning Director Marvin Collins presented for Board consideration proposed amendments to Section IV-B-5 and Section II of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations. Section IV-B-5 of the Subdivision Regulations is proposed to be amended by adding additional wording to address the incorporation of provisions for flag lots in a subdivision lot layout. The County Attorney has recommended that the "intent" subsection of the proposed Section IV-B-5 be deleted in its entirety. The Planning Board and the Administration recommends approval with the deletion as recommended by the County Attorney. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Planning Board and Administrations recommendation. VOTE: UNANTMOUS. 3. Proposed Zonins Ordinance Text Amendments (Article 9 - Signs) The presentation was made by Marvin Collins. It is proposed that Article 9.5 be amended to include the following sentence after the first sentence: "Any sign authorized by this ordinance may contain noncommercial copy in lieu of any other copy." Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Article 9 - Signs as recommended. by the. Planning Board and the Administration. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 4. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (Article 6 Application of Dimensional Requirements) (Article 22 - Definitions) (A copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments is in the permanent agenda file in the Ordinance) Marvin Collins made the presentation. Section 6.2.3 of the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be amended to add a new section addressing flag lots. Article 22 is proposed to be amended to add a definition of Flag Lot as well as clarify what a flag lot is and provide a legal definition. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by ..Commissioner Carey to approve the proposed amendments as recommended by the Planning Board and the Administration. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 5. Draft Cheeks Township Land Use Plan (A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes on page 3 -2,3 The Presentation was made by Marvin Collins. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution, incorporating the proposed Section 3.8 (Cheeks Township) as part of the Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, including the following changes as recommended by the Planning Board; (1) The designation of a Rural Neighborhood Activity Node at Efland- Cedar Grove Road and Lebanon Road; (2) The designation of Moorefields and County-owned lands in the Seven Mile Creek Basin as Public Interest Areas; (3) The designation of additional Rural Residential areas to the north of Lebanon Road; and (4) The designation of the Back Creek Supply Watershed in the northwest corner of the Township as a Protected Watershed Area. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. . --..~ i ~e~ 6. Draft Eno Townshig Land Use Plan (A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes on pages 2 "j`~'"2~ Marvin Collins made the presentation. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution incorporating the proposed Section 3.10 (Eno Township) as part of the Land Use Element o£ the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, including the following changes as recommended by the Planning Board and the Administration. (1) Designating that portion of the Little River watershed in Eno Township as a Water Supply Watershed; and (2) Changing the classification of the Srigadoon Subdivision north of U.S. Highway 70 and west of the Eno River from Agricultural- Residential to Rural Residential. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 7. Draft Hillsborough Tawnshin Land Use Plan (A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes on pages Z. ~!L 1 . ) Marvin Collins made the presentation. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the zesolution incorporating the proposed Section 3.9 (Hillsborough Township) as part of the Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, including the following changes as recommended by the Planning Board: (1) Designating that portion of the Little River watershed in Hillsborough Township as a Water Supply Watershed; (2) Including approximately nine acres adjacent to Highland Woods Subdivision in the Ten-Year Transition Area; and (3) Adjust the boundary of the Upper Ena watershed to the east, reflecting more accurate topographic data. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 8. Draft Ghapel Hill Township Land Use Plan (North of Joint Planning Area) (A copy of the resolution is attached to these minutes on pages 2,y2-2-~1~) The presentation was made by Marvin Collins. Motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution, incorporating the proposed Section 3.12 (Chapel Hill Township) as part of the Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Planning Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. H. APPOINTMENTS Commissioner Willhoit and Chair Marshall were appointed by the other Board members to serve on the committee far the intergovernmental talks with Chatham I. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Board, Chair Marshall adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on July 19, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the old Post Office, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk Shirley E. Marshall, Chair ~7'+~' Remarks in 5~uppart of the Proposed X30 Million Bond Issue July 5, 1968 Public Hearing Drange County Board of Commissioners 1 wish to express my support for all portions of the X30 million bond issue as proposed. The efforts by the board and the county manager's office to effectively provide for our current and future needs are to be commended. There has been some thought within the community that an effective limit to growth is an unstated public policy of benign neglect,of the infrastructure. A policy of benign neglect of the infrastructure simply leads to lower quality planning and development throughout the community and a poorer standard of life for its residents. We must provide the necessary public services in the most efficient manner possible. This dictates panning and providing for future needs rather than just reacting to _. immediate crises. This proposed bond package is a very positive milestone. As a parent of children with experience in bath the Chapel Hill/ Carrbarn and the Drange County school systems, I have been acutely aware of the differential funding levels between the two systems. We all hope that you will avoid widening the funding disparity. The proposed land acquisition by the county for a new reservoir is vital. We obviously need the additional water resources in the county in aroer to plan orderly growth and more desirable types of development. This past weekend, the region enjoyed another festival celebrating the life of the Ena River. I live near the river and for the first time in memory, we did oat nave a single canoeist pass our property on the festival weekend. This is due entirely to the lpw stream flow conditions that currently exist in the r :•.•er. :f we construct a reservoir in the Eno basin upstream from the Tpwn ~~ r..ei~onrpugh, the county will be able to make a significant contribution _~ :he instream flow of the river. The Eno River State Park won't be much of u park Without a viable river. These recreation benefits are in addition to =ne obvious recreation activities that would be available at the reservoir Itself, The Town of Hillsborough sees the construction of the proposed Gorham pipeline as i•ts primary alternative to a joint town/county reservoir. This would be an unfortunate reaction to the continuing water crises and Would not provide one additional drop of water for instream flow. The county's often stated goal of avoiding Strip development along US 70 would be almost impossible. The development pressure that would inevitably follow the Durham pipeline would not be in the best interest of the county. Thank-you, Neal Littman Rt. 4 Bax 747 ~,9 Hillsborough, NC 27278 ~3s RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COA~II"lI SS TONERS ADOPTING AND DESIGNATING THE CHEEKS TOWNSHIP PLAN AS.A SECTION OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ORANGE COUNTY, N.C. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Ora~cn e Countv Land Use Plan on September 2, 1981; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has from time-to-time adopted amendments to the Oranoe Countv Land Use Plan because of: 1. Changed or changing conditions in a particular area or areas of the. County; 2. An error or omission in the Plan; or 3. A change in the policies, objectives, principles ar standards governing the physical development of the County; and WHEREAS, proposed amendments to Articles 2.2.12 through 2.2.14 of the Orange County Zaning Ordinance were presented at public hearing an February 22, 1988 which re-defined the nature, intent, and method of adapting the Comprehensive Plan for Orange County; and WHEREAS, following the conclusion of the public hearing and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed amendments on April 4, 1988; and WHEREAS, Article 2.2.12 of the Zaning Ordinance, as amended, states that one element of the Comprehensive Plan shall be a Land Use Element which designates the general distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land for housing, business, industry, open space, education, public buildings and grounds, and other categories of public and private uses, and WHEREAS, the Cheeks Township Plan fulfills, in part, the purpose and intent of the Land Use Element of the Com rehensive Plan; and ~. . ~: •.~r 3'7 WHEREAS, Article 2.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that the Board of Commissioners, upon receipt of a recommended Comprehensive Plan and portions thereof from the Planning Board, shall adopt them by resolutions; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on May 23, 1988 far the purpose of designating and incorporating the Cheeks Township Plan as a section of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, following conclusion of the public hearing and the receipt of the Planning Board recommendation, the Board of Commissioners wishes to designate the Cheeks Township Plan as a section of the Land Use Element of the Com,_,prehensive Plan: NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that: 1. The draft Cheeks Township Plan is hereby adopted and designated as Section 3.8 of the Land Use Element of the Com rehensive Plan for Oranoe County: N.C., including the following changes made to the plan presented at public hearing on May 23, 1988: (a) The designation of a Rural Neighborhood Activity Node at Efland-Cedar Grove Road and Lebanon Road; (b) The designation of Moorefields and County-awned lands in the Seven Mile Creek Basin as Public Interest Areas; (c) The designation of additional Rural Residential areas to the north of Lebanon Road; (d) The designation of the Back Creek Water Supply Watershed in the northwest corner of the Township as a Protected Watershed Area; but (e) Excluding the proposed expansion of the commercial-industrial activity node as requested in the citizen petitions of Dolly Hunter and Dale Davis. Adopted this day of 198 ~~~ _..~, i RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISS7[ONERS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3.1b OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT (ENO TOWNSHIP) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the o_ranae County Land Use lap an September 2, 1987,; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has from time to time adopted amendments to the Orange County and Use Plan because of 1. Changed or changing conditions in a particular area or areas of the County; 2. An error or omission in the Plan; or 3. A change in policies, objectives, principles, or standards governing the physical development of the County; and WHEREAS, Amendments to Sections 2.2.12 through 2.12.14 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance, adopted by the Board of Commissioners on April 4, 1988, redefined the nature, intent and method of adopting the Comprehensive Plan for Or. anae Coi u_ ntv; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned amendments included changing the Orange County Land Use Plan to the Land Use Element of the Cam rehensive Plan for Orange Country; and WHEREAS, Article 2.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that the Board of Commissioners, upon receipt of a recommended Comprehensive Plan and portions thereof from the Planning Board, shall adopt them by resolutions; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held an May 23, 1988 for the purpose of receiving citizen comment on amendments to Section 3.10 of the Land Use Element (Eno Township), Com rehensive Plan for Orange County; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Planning Board, at its meeting of June 20, 1988, recommended adoption of amenament by substitution to Section 3.10 of the Land Use Element, Comnrehens~ve Plan for Orange County: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of i ,_ Commissioners that: 1. The draft Eno Township Plan is hereby adapted and designated as Section 3.10 of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Orange Courzty~ N. C. , including the following changes presented to the plan presented at public hearing on May 23, 1968: a) The designation of that portion of the Little River watershed in Eno•Tawnship as a water Supply Watershed; and, b) A change in the classification of the Brigadoon Subdivision north of U.S. Highway 70 and west of the Eno River from Agricultural-Residential to Rural Residential. Adapted this day of 198 h/ V t/ -. N~0 RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT (HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP) DF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FDR ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Oran~e_ Count and Use P a on September 2, 1981; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has from time to time adopted amendments to the Orange Counter and Use Plan because Of 1. Changed ar changing conditions in a particular area or areas of the County; 2. An error or omission in the Plan; ox' 3. A change in policies, objectives, principles, or standards governing the physical development of the County; and WHEREAS, Amendments to Sections 2.-2.12 through 2.12.14 of the Orange County Zaning Ordinance, adapted by the Board of Commissioners on April 4, 1988, redefined the nature, intent and method of adopting the Cam rehensive Plan for Orange Caunty; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned amendments included changing the Orange Count~X Land Use Plan to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan far Orange County ; and WHEREAS, Article 2.2.13 of the Zaning Ordinance, as~ amended, states that the Board of Commissioners, upon receipt of a recommended Comprehensive Plan and portions thereof from the Planning Board, shall adopt them by resolutions; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held an May 23, 1988 for the purpose of receiving citizen comment on amendments to Section 3.9 of the Land Use Element (Hillsborough Township) , Comer ehers i ve P lan f or Orange Caun,~v; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Planning Board, at its meeting of June 20, 1988, recommended adoption of amenament by substitution to Section 3.9 of the Land Use Elementl Com rehensive Plan for Orange County: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of ~ ~~ ~. Camnaissioners that: 1. The draft Hillsbaraugh Township Plan is hereby adopted and designated as Section 3.9 of the Land Use Element of the Cam rehensive Plan for Oran e Count N.C., including the following changes made to the plan presented at public hearing an May 23, 1988: a) The designation of that portion of the Little River watershed in Hillsborough Township as a Water Supply Watershed; b) The inclusion of appx'aximately nine acres adjacent to Highland Woods Subdivision in the Ten-Year Transition Are; and, c) The adjustment of the boundary of the Upper Eno watershed to the east to reflect more accurate topographic data. Adopted this day of ~98-- N ~~ ,..~ RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ~.~ ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TD SECTION 3.12 OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT (CHAPEL HILL TOWNSHIP) OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners adopted the Orange Count and Use Plan an September 2, 1981; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has from time to time adopted amendments to the Oran e County Land Use Plan because of 1. Changed ar changing conditions in a particular area or areas of the County; 2. An error or omission in the Plan; or 3. A change in policies, objectives, principles, or standards governing the physical development of the County; and WHEREAS, Amendments to Sections 2.2.12 through 2.12.1 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance, adopted by the Soard of Commissioners on April 4, 1988, redefined the nature, intent and method of adopting the Com rehensive Plan for Orange County; and WHEREAS, the aforementioned amendments included changing the Orange County Land Use Plan to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan for Dranoe Count; and WHEREAS, Article 2.2.13 of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, states that the Soard.of Commissioners, upon receipt of a recommended Cam rehensive Plan and portions thereof from the Planning~Baard, shall adopt them by resolutions; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held an May 23, 1988 for the purpose of receiving citizen comment on amend,"nents to Section 3.12 of the Land Use Element~(Chapel Hill Township, CamQrehensive Plar. nor Orono Count and WHEREAS, the Orange County Planning Board, at its meeting of June 20, 1988, recommended adoption o-f amendments to Section 3.12 of the Land Use Ele ens Com rehensive Plan for Dranoe Caunty• THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange Caunty Board of I ~., ~~3 3 ~ __ Commissioners that: 1. The draft Chapel Bill Township, North of the ,7aint Planning Area, Land Use Plan is hereby adapted and designated as Section 3.12 of the Lind Use ~lement~_ Comp,~'ehensive P a or Orange County, N.C. Adopted this day of 198