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APPROVED 12 19 89 MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF C02i''iISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING ~~• ' .
NOVEMBER 21, 1989
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
November 21, 1989 at 7:30 in the Courtroom of the old Past Office, Chapel Hill, North
Carolina.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT' Chairman Moses Carey, Jr., and Commissioners Stephen
Halkiotis, John Hartwell, and bon Willhoit.
BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: Commissioner Shirley E. Marshall.
ATTORNEY PRESE~_ Geoffrey Gledhill
STAFF PRESENT: Gounty Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant Gounty Managers
Albert Kittrell and Ellen Liston, Deputy Clerk to the Board Kathy Baker, Clerk to
the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Personnel Analyst Lana Chandra, Planning Director
Marvin Collins, Sail and Erosion Officer Warren Faircloth, Purchasing Director Pam
Janes, Sheriff Lindy Pendergrass, Social Services Director Marti Pryor-Cook, Deputy
Don Truelove and Personnel Director Addie Turner.
NOTE: COPIES OF ALL DOCUMENTS REFERENCED IN THESE MIN[JTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT AGENDA
FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
A. $OARD AND MANAGERS COMMENTS
Chairman Carey announced that the County does have equipment for those citizens
who need assistance in hearing the proceedings. Citizens should contact the Clerk so
that arrangements can be made. He stated that a report would be available at the
December 9th retreat on the bond and pay-as-you-go monies as requested by Commissioner
Marshall at the last meeting. With reference to Durham County accepting septic tank
sewage from Orange County, Carey requested that John Link follow up with a letter of
confirmation.
Commissioner Willhoit asked that advertising be increased to the township
advisory councils for the landfill information meetings that are scheduled for the
first two weeks of December.
John Link informed the Board that the Orange County Health Board and staff will
be presenting to the County Gommissioners their proposal for establishing a monitoring
plan for alternative systems including sludge application. At 'that time, the Board
may consider whether or not the process of sludge application should be included in
the duties of the Health Department.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Matters on the Printed Agenda
Those people who have indicated a
appropriate time.
desire to speak will be recognized at the
2. Matters not on the Printed Agenda - None
G. MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to
approve the minutes. for the November 6, 1989 Regular Meeting as corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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PUBLIC CHARGE
Chairman Moses Carey read the public charge.
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PUBLIC HEARING
1. RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
This item was presented to receive public comment on the formation of a
Regional Transportation Authority comprised of Orange, Wake and Durham Counties. ". '
NO PUBLIC COMMENTS WERE MADE.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to close the Public Hearing.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS.
Motion was made by Gammissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit
to adopt the resolution stated below which authorizes the Authority, authorizes the
Chair to sign the Articles of Incorporation and to approve the appointment of
Commissioner Shirley Marshall to serve on the Authority.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS. __.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREBY ORANGE, DURHAM, AND WAKE COUNTIES
SIGNIk'X THEIR DETERMINATION TO ORGANIZE THE
RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, on August 8, 1989, the General Assembly of North Carolina ratified and
enacted House Bill 694 as Chapter 0740, Article 26, which shall be known and may be
cited as the "Regional Public Transportation Authority Act," and which is referred to
herein as "the Act";
WHEREAS, Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties together comprise an area meeting the
criteria of Section 160A-602 of the Act ("Definition of territorial jurisdiction of
Authority") for creation of an Authority as-defined in Section 160A-601 of the Act
("Definitions"), said area referred to herein as "the Research Triangle Region";
WHEREAS, Orange, Durham, and Wake Gounties, respective major municipalities, the
general public, and other interested parties, bath public and private, have actively
and consequently participated, individually, .severally, and jointly, in the multi-
year, regional issue and consensus development processes fundamental to the
ratification and enactment of the Act;
WHEREAS, Orange Gounty has engaged in these processes for the purpose of seeking
regional public pransportation solutions to the Research Triangle Region's worsening
transportation problems, and for the vitality of the Research Triangle Region's public
health; safety, welfare, and economic well-being;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 160A-608 of the Act ("Purpose of the Authority") any
Authority created under the Act shall have as its purpose to finance, provide,
operate, and maintain a safe, clean, reliable adequate, convenient, energy efficient,
and economically and environmentally sound public transportation system fox the
service area of the Authority in order to enhance mobility in the region and encourage
sound growth patterns;
WHEREAS, it is understood that this Concurrent Resolution shall not be considered
fully adopted until such time, if any, as its three counterparts axe adopted
respectively by the Boards of Commissioners of Orange, Durham, and Wake Counties; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County desires by this Concurrent
Resolution to signify its determination to organize an Authority under applicable
provisions of the Act; ~-°- -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ORANGE COUNTY:
1. That the Board of Commissioners of Orange County hereby signifies its
determination to organize an Authority under the Act;
2. That the articles of incorporation of such Authority are included herein by
reference, and that these articles of incorporation set forth:
(a) the "Research Triangle Regional Public Transportation Authority" as
the official name of such Authority,
(b) that such Authority is organized under the Act, and
(c) that the names of the three counties organizing such Authority
under the Act are Orange, Durham, and Wake;
3. That pursuant to Section_160A-b0$ of the Act ("Purpose of the Authority") the
Authority shall have as its purpose to finance, provide, operate, and maintain a safe,
clean, reliable, adequate, convenient, energy efficient, and economically .and
environmentally sound public transportation system for the service area of the
Authority in order to enhance mobility in the region and encourage sound growth
patterns; and
4. That pursuant to Section 16OA-603 of the Act ("Creation of Authority"), a Public
Hearing was duly conducted in Orange County on the matter of organizing an Authority ~...,~,~
under the provisions of the Act prior to adoption of this Concurrent Resolution by the '!
Board of Commissioners of Orange County. s
This resolution shall become effective when concurrent counterparts are adopted by the
Boards of Commissioners of Durham and Wake Counties.
D. RESOLTJxIONS OR PROCLAMATIOTS
1 RESOLUTION FOR A NUCLEAR TEST BAN
Dr. Erdman Palmore made some comments and read th.e resolution.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to adapt the resolution stated below endorsing a petition for a Nuclear Test Ban and
to authorize the Chair to sign.
RESOLUTION FOR A NUCLEAR TEST BAN
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WHEREAS, nuclear war would probably destroy Orange County; and
WHEREAS, nuclear weapons cost the taxpayers of Orange County more than
$21,000,000 in 19$8, which is more than the County spent on Public Safety, Human
Services, Public Works, and General Administration altogether; and
WHEREAS, a ban on nuclear testing would be a concrete and feasible first step
toward reducing nuclear arsenals, which would release federal taxes needed to finance
County Services; and
WHEREAS, a petition has been signed by several hundred citizens of Orange County,
calling upon our elected representatives to support legislation requiring the U.S.A.
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S.R. in a mutual and verifiable suspension of nuclear testing;
to join the U.S. ort a Y
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1989 and request that copies. ,
NOW THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissions
Nucleax.Test Ban this the twenty-first day of November,
olutian be forwarded to the President of the United States and
of this signed res
Gongressmen of North Carolina.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
WEEK IN ORANGE COUNTY
DECI.ARATZON .OF H~ C~tE ~ ~'
Mr. Charles Milch made ~ me remarks about Home Health Gount and to
'ssionex Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell
Motion was made by Gomm
to proclaim the week of Nove her roclamation asestat d~belownge
authorize the Chair to sign p
P R O C L A M A T I O N
Count citizens of all ages and eFurthermor els are concerned a out
surveys show that people
Orange y term health care.
quality, affordable, long-.. ort services in their own homes.
prefer to receive medical care and supp with their
Home care allows our disabled any Ironically ill citizens to xema Xel
iax and comfortable. With risings ed th-care
loved ones in surroundings tactical means of providing health care and
costs, hams care offers a p
services. encies are
wire more in-home care, Orange County's home care afrom
roviding services ranging
As our citizens req ies. By offering these
meeting that challenge. Home Care Agencies are p
personal care assistants ca high-tech intravenous drug t stop
n treat our elderly, disabled and chronically i11
services in the home, we
population effectively and comfortably• do hereby proclaim
the Orange County Board of Commissioners,
NOW, THEREFORE, 19B9~ as "Home Gaxe Week" in Orange county and urge
roviders and the families and
November Z6 through December 2,
rovide im Oztant services in the home.
our citizens to recognize the efforts of home carep
friends of the elderly and disabled who p
WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set sy Ni eteendHundreddandeEightyoNineange
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County, this Twenty-F~.rst Day of Novembe ,
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Moses Gorey presented the 1989 Nohn McK ds to v7arren Faircl.oth for
3_ PRESENTATION O~' NACo AWE ee far the Preparation of the
Chairman
the 5oi1 Erosianma~~ Stra egicCPlan 1 Manual and
Economic Develop
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l lgg~.~ COMPREHENSIVE ~ FINS RE~~
e June 30, 1989 Audit Report was officially presented to the Board.
.~ ort. The audit showed no
Finance Director Ken CY-avious gave an overview of t e rep
in the Gaunty's accounting system. Representat~-vss of Touche Ros:
material weaknesses uestions.
and Company were available to answer q
F. ITr~ FOR DECISION--CONSENT AG, F
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Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Gommissioner Halkiotis to
approve items 1 and 3 on the Consent Agenda as stated below:
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1~~ ENS EWAL EL TIER ~F UNDE STANDING WITH THE DRIVER'S L~`CENSE $UREAU `_ .. ;
To approve the State's request far extension of the agreement with the State i.
to December 15, 1991. Orange County provides space in which to house a satellite
office of the Driver's License Bureau in the Plantation Plaza in Carrboro.
?, CHIL_ D~ PROTECTIVE SERVICES SOCIAL WORKER
Removed from Consent Agenda and placed as item G.O.
"NO PARKING SIGNS ON NC 54
To approve requesting NCDOT to erect "No Parking" signs on both sides of NC
54 at the Old White Cross School.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
G. ITEMS FOR DECISYON--REGULAR AGENDA
0 CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES .SOCIAL WORKER
Commissioner Hartwell noted that the General Assembly provided funds for
additional protective services'. However, the funds were received so late this year
that by the time the person is hired, the Gounty will not expend the total amount.
Approximately $9,000 will not be spent. Social Services would like to channel this
money into risk assessment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell
to approve the acceptance of the additional funds from the N.C. Division of Social
Services to employ an additional Children's Protective Services Social Worker III and
creation of a Social Worker III position, effective January 1, 1990 and to channel the ':'~
remainder of the funds into risk assessment. ;i
VOTE: UNANIMOUS `~~~-•-}
1. CLASSIFICATION AND Ps STUDY
Personnel Director Addie Turner reported on the Position Classification and
Pay Study. The grant funds from the Duke - UNC Centex for Research on Warren and
sponsored by the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation will cover the costs of a pay equity and
classification study for Orange County. These funds were obtained through the efforts
of the Commission for Women.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to approve the project, accept the funding from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and
authorize the Chair to sign the contracts following staff review and revisions to the
contracts as required by County Attorney and Staff.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS,
~ ELECTRONIC HOUSE ARREST SYSTEM REPORT
Purchasing Director Pam Jones asked the $oard's consideration in implementing
the Electronic House Arrest System in Orange Gounty and to approve a lease providing
all necessary equipment and software. In order to minimize both the current and
anticipated overcrowded conditions, the Sheriff's Department is proposing the use of
an Electronic House Arrest Program. The daily cost per inmate on a three year lease
agreement would be $4.63.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell
to approve the use of the Electronic House Arrest System and authorize the Ghair to
sign the equipment lease and the software license agreement with BI, Inc.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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3. PROPOSE ZONING ORbI_NANCE BEST A*iEND'~E?~ =SITE PLAN APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND
REGULATIONS
The Board was requested to consider adding a new.*tion to the Zoning
prdinance which would establish a set of standards far site plan applications, as we'll ...
as a proposed amendment to Article 8 involving site plans for Special Uses.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis
to approve the proposed new text, Article 14 and amendments to Article 8 of the Zoning .
Ordinance with the following changes:
1. 14.2.2a shall xead, "Three (3) copies of the site plan prepared according
to Article 14,2.1 and 14.2,3 (additional copies may be required depending
an the nature and location of the proposed development);"
2, Add "wastewater disposal fields" after "septic tank" in 14.2.3 1.
3. Change the 45-day deadline for final action to 21 days,
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
4 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TEXT AMENDMENT = UTILITY EASEMENTS
The Board was requested to consider an amendment to require dedication of
water and sewer easements as a.candition of approval for subdivisions within 10 ar 20
Year Transition Areas. The proposed amendment would allow for utility easements as a
requirement for subdivision"-approved within designated ,Transition Areas, This ,
provision would facilitate more orderly extension of public facilities,
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit and seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the proposed amendment with the addition of clarifying language
stating that the amendment applies to all Transition Areas within both the orange
County Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan and the Joint Planning Area Land Use
Plan.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
5. SMOKING POLICY FOR COUNTY BUILDINGS
°~ r The policy governing smoking in County Buildings was presented far
consideration of approval. A smoking policy was approved on April 4, 1988 for a one
year trial period. Albert Kittrell reported that discussions with management and
employee personnel indicate that most employees have accepted designated smoking and
non-smoking areas in County Buildings.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissianex Willhoit
to approve making the present Smoking Polity permanent far County Buildings.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
H. APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments were approved:
BOARD OF HEALTH - Richard J. Marishaw, Professional Engineer
NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY C0.*L"1ITTEE - Faye Bullock Cleaton
I. ADJOURN?'IENT
With no further items for consideration, Chairman Moses Carey, Jr, adjourned the
meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on December 4, 1489 in the courtroom
of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, NC.
Moses Carey, Jr.,.Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk