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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 19$9
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in xegular session an Tuesday, .
September l9, 19$9 at 7:30 p.m, in the courtroom of the old Post Office, Chapel Hill,
North Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Stephen
Halkiotis, John Hartwell, Shirley E. Marshall and Don Willhoit.
ATTORNEY PRESENTS Marilyn Tomei
STAF PRE~SENT~ County Managex John M. Link, Jr., Assistant County Managers Albert
Kittrell and Ellen Liston, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker, Clerk to the Board
Beverly A. Blythe, Finance Director Ken Chaviaus, Purchasing Director Pam Jones,
Public Woxks Director Wilbert McAdoo, and Personnel Director Addie W. Turner.
A. BOARD AND MANAGERS COMMENTS
Chairman Moses Carey added to the agenda appointments £or the Complete Courct
Committee, the Orange County Domiciliary Home Gommunity Advisory Committee and the
Orange Gounty Health Board.
County Manager John Link added as E-0 a xeport from HSAC on volunteer awaxds
recognition.
B,1 PUBLIC COMMENTS
MATTERS ON THE RP INTER AGENDA
Those citizens who indicated a desire to speak will be recognized at the
-= appropriate time.
2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
None
C_ MINUTES - NONE,
PUBLIC CHARGE
Chairman Moses Carey read the Public Charge.
PUBLIC HEARING
~ RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
This was presented to receive public comment on the formation of a Regional
Transportation Authority comprised of Orange, Wake and Durham Counties. On August $,
1989, the N.C. General Assembly ratified House Bill 694 as Chapter 0740, Article 26,
cited as the "Regional Public Transportation Authority Act." Orange, Durham and Wake
Counties togethex comprise a region meeting the cxitexia necessary to establish such
an authority.
No public comments wexe xeceived. Motion was made by Gommissioner Willhoit,
seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to close the public heaxing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall
to adopt the Draft Resolution as stated below authorizing a Regional Transportation Y
Authority and to authorize the Chair to execute the Articl~s.wf Incorporation as - ~ ~'
stated below.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
In compliance with~the Regional Public Transportation Authority Act, Article 26 of
Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners of
Durham County, North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North
Carolina, and the $oard of Commissioners of Wake County, North Carolina, each pursuant
to a Resolution signifying its determination to organize an Authority pursuant to
North Carolina General Statute 160A-603, which Authority shall be a body politic and
corporate of. the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that:
(1) The name of the Authority is the Research Triangle Regional Public
Transportation_Authority;
(2) This Authority is organized under Article~26 of Ghapter 160A of the
North Carolina General Statutes;
(3) The names .of the organizing counties are Durham County, North Catalina,
Orange County, North Carolina, and Wake County, North Carolina;
(4) The address of its principal office shall be
c/o Institute foX Transportation Research and Education of the
University of North Carolina
10 Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12551
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709; and
(5) The Authority shall have a Board of Tzustees of 13 members, appointed in °~~~''
accordance with Article 26 of Chapter 160A of the Ceneral Statutes.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, Durham County, North Carolina has caused these Articles of
Incorporation to be executed by the Chairman of its Board of Commissioners and the
official seal of said Board to be affixed hereto and attested by the Clerk of said
Board, Orange Gounty, North Carolina has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be
executed b~ the Chairman of its Board of Commissioners and the official seal of said
Board to be affixed hereto and attested by the Clerk of said Board, and Wake Gaunty,
North Carolina has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by the
Ghairman of its Board of Commissioners and the official seal of said Board to be
affixed hereto and attested by the Clerk of said Board, all as of this the 19th day of
September, 1989.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Chairman Carey, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to appoint
Commissioner Marshall as the County's representative on this Authority.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS
1. RESOLUTION OF CO_-•l*'IENDSTION = DASHA JACKSON
The Resolution of Commendation was presented to Dasha Jackson by Chairman
Carey an behalf of the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit
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Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall
to adopt the Draft Resolution as stated below authorizing a Regional Transportation
Authority and to authorize the Chair to execute the Artielas-.nf Incorporation as "_ '
stated below.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
In compliance with the Regional Public Transportation Authority Act, Article 26 of
Chapter 160A of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners of
Durham County, North Carolina, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North
Carolina, and the Board of Commissioners of Wake County, North Carolina, each pursuant
to a Resolution signifying its determination to organize an Authority pursuant to
North Carolina General Statute 160A-603, which Authority shall be a body politic and
corporate of the State of North Carolina, hereby certify that:
(1) The name of the Authority is the Research Triangle Regional. Public
Transportation Authority;
(2) This Authority is -organized under Article-26 of Chapter 160A of the
North Carolina General Statutes;
(3) The names of the organizing counties are Durham County, North Carolina,
Orange County, North Carolina, and Wake County, North Carolina;
(4) The address of its principal office shall be
c/o Institute for Transportation Research and Education of the
University of North Carolina
l0 Alexander Drive
P.O. Box 12551
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709; and
(5) The Authority shall have a Board of Trustees of 13 membexs, appointed in
accordance with Article 26 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, Durham County, North Carolina has caused these Articles of
Incorporation to be executed by the Chairman of its Board of Commissioners and the
official seal of said Board to be affixes hereto and attested by the Clerk of said
Board, Orange County, North Carolina has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be
executed by the Chairman of its Board of Commissioners and the official seal of said
Board to be affixed hereto and attested by the Clerk of said Board, and Wake County,
North Carolina has caused these Articles of Incorporation to be executed by the
Chairman of its Board of Commissioners and the official seal of said Board to be
affixed hereto and attested by the Clerk of said Board, all as of this the 19th day of
September, 1989. ,
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Chairman Carey, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to appoint
Commissioner Marshall as the County's representative on this Authority.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLP_-~IATIONS
1. RESOLUTION OF GO_-~L*SENDAT_ION - DP.SHA JACY.SON
The Resolution of Commendation was presented to Dasha Jackson by Chairman
Carey on behalf of the Board.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit
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to adopt the resolution as stated below commending Dasha Jackson for her achievement
as the Elks Club National Oratorical contest winner.
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RESOLUTION OF COM."iENDATION
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners wishes to recognize Dasha
Jackson as the winner of the Elks Club National Oratorical Gontest in Baltimore,
Maryland on August S and,
WHEREAS, Dasha Jackson pursued her quest for this National title by winning local,
distzict, regional and State contests and,
WHEREAS, her achievements provide an outstanding example of the motivation and
commitment to excellence manifested by Orange County youth now,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Dasha Jackson is commended by the Orange County
Board of Commissioners for her excellent achievement as winnez of the Elks Glub
National Oratorical Contest and,1 r
BE IT FURTHER RE50LVED, that Dasha Jackson's community spirit .and individual
effort serves as an example far all the youth of Orange County.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
2. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION _ TOM MA50N
A plaque was presented to Tom Mason from Commissioner Halkiotis an behalf of
the Sheriff's Department and a resolution of commendation was presented from Chairman
Carey on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to adopt the resolution as stated below commending Tom Mason for his heroic rescue of
two people.
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, on the afternoon of August 26, 19$9 Dr, and Mrs. Paul Brandis were
turning around on a dirt road off of Hatch Road when Dr. Brandis suffered a heart
attack which caused his vehicle to accelerate backwards into a large pond.
WHEREAS, a passing motorist, Thomas Masan, saw the car sinking in the pond,
realized the motorists were in immediate danger, and stopped to render aid by diving
in the pond. ,
WHEREAS, Orange County Sheriff Deputy Jim Nida and Teddy Howard momentarily
arrived on the scene and joined Mason in the water. •Mr. Mason freed bath persons from
the car and handed them up to Deputy Nida and Teddy Howard.
WHEREAS, First aid was then given to Dr. and Mrs. Brandis by a nurse who passed by
the scene until the arrival of the South Orange Rescue Squad.
WHEREAS, an onlooker at the scene commented. "Both those people would have been
dead if it hadn't been far those guys who jumped in the water.
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BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that Thomas Mason be recognized by the Orange County
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Board of Commissioners with a Citizen's Commendation for Unselfish Personal Action •
-- in Lifesaving Efforts on August 26, 1989.
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3. PRESENTATION-CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVE!~ENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
Assistant County Manager Ellen Liston presented the Certificate of Achievement to
Ken Chavious who recognized his staff for this outstanding achievement. "
E. REPORTS
0. VOLUNTEER AWARDS RECOGNITION
Jan Schopler from the Human Services Advisory Commission reported to the
Commissioners on the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award program. Peggy Pollitzer
and Barbara Warren received the Community Service Volunteer Awards. Ruth Pat received
the School Service Volunteer Award and the community advisory committee of the
Adolescent Parenting Program, Department of Social Services received the award for the
most outstanding organization in the County. She recommended and the Commissioners
agreed to (1) write a congratulatory letter to each person, and (2) hold a reception
on November 6. At that time duplicate plaques for these recipients as well as for
past recipients will be presented.
1. COUNTY SOLID WASTE REPORT (A copy of the complete narrative is in the
permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office).
Wilbert McAdoo used slides to present alternative options for addressing solid
waste collection. He showed the current situation highlighting the problems
associated with these sites. The amount of waste being handled has almost doubled
between 1985 and 1989. Currently, the County has fifteen (15) smaller sites, four (4)
consolidated sites and three (3) consolidated sites under development. In addition,
there are two consolidated sites being negotiated with the property owners. He
described the recycling program as contained in the report.
In reference to illegal dumping, McAdoo emphasized that addressing the
problem would involve fencing the areas, gates, staff to supervise the sites and
establish hours of operation. He stated that it is imperative that recycling be
included as an essential element in whatever plan is developed to address the solid
waste collection needs in Orange County.
McAdoo listed the possible options to solid waste collection. These included
40 yard open top roll off containers, the 40 yard high compaction roll off containers,
a private curbside residential collection system, franchises or a combination of these
options. He outlined, as stated in the report, advantages and disadvantages of these
options. The goal is to provide the most efficient and effective service for the
least possible cost to the residents of the County.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Marshall about the timeframe, John
Link stated that depending on the method, it would be a three to four year process
starting with the 90-91 budget.
The feasibility of having private haulers handle the pickup of trash in the
rural areas was discussed. Jahn Link mentioned that specific strategies have not been
discussed for encouraging rural residents as well as private haulers to pursue
recycling. The County may have to provide incentives and subsidize the recycling
efforts. He is checking with other counties on. what programs are cost effective.
Chairman Carey feels that after cast figures are obtained that a plan can be
developed to take to the citizens of each township for their input. Education of the
public must be a part of any plan.
Commissioner Halkiotis emphasized he feels it critically important to know
how many full truckloads or dumpsterloads are generated from the different green box
sites and McAdoo indicated he will provide this information.
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Commissioner Willhoit suggested developing an educational brochure to
distribute to citizens which would list all the options and the cost involved. This
could be done in the form of a one page add in the newspap~~~: ~~
John Link indicated he would provide information to the Soard on the cost of"
manned versus unmanned sites using either 40 cubic yard boxes or continuing with the
present 8 cubic yard boxes. He will include all costs including transportation.
2. POVERTY FORUM UPDATE
Albert Kittrell announced that the forum will be held on November 29 at the
Kenan Center. Gloria Williams, Executive Director of JOCCA gave a brief overview of
the program planned for that day. This report is in the permanent agenda file in the
Clerk's Dffice. The major goal is to educate and seek new resources far the County.
xTEMS"FOR ECp ISION ~ CONSENT AGENDA
item Fl wwas removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered as a separate item.
Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to
approve those items on the Consent Agenda as listed below,
1. BID AWARD - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS VEHICLE
Removed and listed at the end of the Consent Agenda.
2. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REVISION
To approve the following revision to Article III Section 1 of the Personnel
Ordinance:
1.1 The standard work week shall be 12:01 a.m. Monday until 12:00 midnight
on Sunday, a time span of seven (7) consecutive twenty-four (24) houx
periods. Exceptions may be granted by the County Manager in an effort
to meet scheduling needs and be in compliance with the Fair Labor -:.:``'
Standards Act.
1.2 The standard work hours shall be from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with one
hour for lunch. Exceptions: Law enforcement officers and Emergency
Services employees' work schedule shall be established by the respective
department head and approved by the County Manager.
1.3 Full-time employees normally work five (5) eight (8) hour days,per week-
[1.4 Eliminated due to duplication from 1.1]
1.0 THE WORK WEFK
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1.1 The standard work week shall be from 12:01 A.M. Monday until 12:00 P.M.
on Sunday, a time span of seven (7) consecutive twenty-four (24) hour
periods.
1.2 The standard work hours shall be from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M, with one
hour for lunch. Exception: Law enforcement officers and Emergency
Services employees' work schedule shall be established by the respective
department head and approved by the County Manager.
1.3 Full-time employees normally work five (5) eight (8) hour days per week.
1.4 When the activities of a particular department require some other
schedule to .meet work needs, the County Manager may authorize a
deviation from the normal work schedule. - -
2.0 ATTENDANCE RECORD
2.1 Each department head shall be responsible for the attendance of all
persons in that department and shall keep complete attendance records.
2.2 Attendance records (time sheets) are to be maintained on a daily basis
for all employees. They are to be signed by the employee, and certified
by the department head. Falsifying a time sheet is grounds for
disciplinary action and/or dismissal.
2.3 Regular attendance is essential to department operations. Employees are
expected to be present and on time as scheduled.
2.4 If an employee must be absent from work, the supervisor shall be
notified within-thirty minutes of the scheduled starting time.
Emergency Management Services and Law Enforcement Personnel shall be
notified three (3) hours in advance of the scheduled starting time.
This will help the supervisor in the difficult and time consuming task
of finding a replacement or in rescheduling work, as necessary.
2.S Lateness and absenteeism interfere with department objectives and may
result in appropriate and reasonable disciplinary action.
' 3. PETXTION FOR ADDITION - FARM VIEW ROAD IN OAK RISE SUBDIVISION
_,, __.. To approve a petition from NCDOT for addition of Farm View Road in Oak Rise
5ubdivisian to the State-maintained Secondary road System.
4. GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE - FRIENDS OF BLACK CHILDREN
To approve the grant project ordinance for the 1989-90 Friends of Black
Children Program as listed below:
GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCE
FRIENDS OF BLACK CHILDREN PROGRAM - 1989-90
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County, North Carolina that,
pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 1S9 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the
following grant project ordinance is hereby adopted:
Section 1. The project authorized is the Friends of Black Children program as
described in the Statement of Agreement between the Orange County
Department of Social Services and North Carolina Division of Social
Services.
Section 2. The officers of this unit are hereby directed to proceed with the grant
project within the terms of the grant document(s), the rules and
regulations of the North Carolina Division of Social Services and the
budget contained herein.
Section 3. The following revenues are anticipated to be available to complete this
project:
Intergovernmental - Friends of Black Children $ 18,330
Section 4. The following amounts are appropriated for the~pr'tiject:
Human Services - Friends of Black Children $ 18,330
Section 5. The finance officer is hereby directed to maintain within the General Fund
sufficient specific detailed accounting records to provide the accounting
to the grantor agency required by the grant agreement and federal and
state regulations.
Section 6. Funds may be advanced from the General Funds for the purpose of making
payments as due. Reimbursement requests should be made to the grantor
agency in an orderly and timely manner.
Section 7. Gopies of this grant project ordinance shall be made available to the
finance officer for direction in carrying out this project.
5ectian 8. This ordinance shall be in effect from July 1, 19$9 until June 30, 1989. r
Adopted this 19th-day~`of September, 1989. '
5. BUDGET AMENDMENT #2
To approve amendments to the 1989-90 Budget Ordinance as listed below;
GENERAL Ff7ND
Source - Intergovernmental $ 36,960
Appropriation - Human Services 36,960
(to budget for JOCCA grant for Dept, of Social Services)
Source - Appropriated from Fund Balance
Source - Charges for Services $ 63,395
Source - Miscellaneous 1,616
Appropriation- General Administration 2,000
Appropriation- Community Planning 37,700
Appropriation - Human Services 2,000
Appropriation-Public Works 6,411
(To carry forward rior ear a 20,900
VOTE: UNANIMOUS p y Ppropriations)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. BID AWARD: HAZARDOUS MAT~LS VEHICLE
Commissioner Willhoit asked if the money for this vehicle would be considered
considered each year in the budget process. Link indicated that this is being
bought on a lease purchase arrangement over a five year period. In last years budget
process, they discussed allocating $32,000 to the Haz Mat Team for each of the next
five years and fzom this $32,000 Haz Mat would pay the lease purchase payment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to approve the low bid received fzom Hackney & Sons for $89,712. The other bids
received were $89,310 from Better Trucks and $116,900 from W. S, burley.
VOTE; UNANIMOUS
~• ITEMS FOR DECISION _ REGULAR AGE1~'DA
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1. LAKE ORANGE AND LAKEVIEW DRIVE DEED pF EAS^ EMEr'T A~'D AGREE*~Eh~T (A copy of the
deed of easement and agreement is in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office)
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Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Mazshall
- -; to approve the deed of easement and agreement with the owners of property along
Lakeview Drive, to authorize the Chair to execute the agree'~rent an behalf of Orange
County and to authorize the payment of $15,000 to the Walker's Landing Property -
Owners' Association.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
H APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments were approved by the Board:
~,MS ADVISORY COUNCIL - Shizley Jackson
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Charlene Regester and Susan Andrews Dovenbager
COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE
Dennis Bradshaw, Exec. Director
Dr. Martha Branscombe
Eileen Cochrane, Program Chair
Ralph Compton _
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Joe Dickey
Maxk Donahue
Frances Douglas
Jill Frisbee, Acting Director
Peggy Gibbs
Norm Gustaveson
Wayxie Kuncl
„ ~ Peter Langan, President
Audrey Layden
,,~ Daisy Mazrow, Director
-~ "- Doug Noell
Julian Raney
James Souder, President
Diane Staley, Manager
Brenda Stephens
Margo Tesch, Executive Director
Kathy Turner, Executive Director
Theresa Vermillion
Residential Services, Inc.
Private Citizen
Orange Corrections Facility
Orange County 5choals
Sheriff's Department '
Minority Representative
OMNI
CH/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
O-P-C Mental Health Authority
Adv. Board on Aging
UNC Representative
AARP
Mental Health
Cedar Grove Human Relations Ctr
CH/Carrboro Schools
Private Citizen
Inter-Faith Council
Employment Security Commission
Cameron Park PTA
Assoc. for Retarded Citizens
Orange Enterprises, Inc..
Private Citizen
ORANGE COUNTY DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Juanita Wilson
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH BOARD - Dr. Monty G. Freshwater
I. ADJOURNMENT
__._ With no further business to come before the $aard, Chairman. Moses Carey adjourned
the meeting. Tne next Regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 2, 1989 at 7:30
p.m, in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, Nozth Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk