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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 16, 1993
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, February 16, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the OWASA Meeting Room in Carrboro,
North Carolina.
CO [Ty COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr. , and
Commissioners Stephen H. Halkiotis, Alice M. Gordon, Verla C. Insko and Don
Willhoit.
COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant
County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, Economic Development Director
Ted Abernathy, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planner Emily Cameron,
havious Planning Director Marvin Collins, Tax Collector
Finance Director Ken C g
John T. Horner, Budget Director Sally - Kost, Tax Assessor Kermit Lloyd,
Recreation and Parks Director MaryAnne Moore, Health Director Dan Reimer, and
EMS Director Nick Waters.
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Item III-J was added to the Consent Agenda for a NACo entry.
The meeting date in item III--C was changed from March 15 to March 16th.
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Chair Carey stated that those citizens who want to speak to a
specific item will be recognized at the appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA - NONE
PUBLIC CHARGE
Chair Moses Carey, Jr. dispensed with the reading of the Public Charge.
III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as listed below except
Item E which was considered immediately following the Consent Agenda.
A. UNPAID REAL PROPERTY AND TAX LIEN ADVERTISEMENT
The Board accepted the information on the unpaid taxes as stated
below and set the tax lien advertisement date for May 12, 1993 :
County $ 1,741,822 .92
Chapel Hill $ 406,914 .46
Carrboro $ 153 , 202 .98
Hillsborough $ 51, 3.12 . 17
� TOTAL $ 2,353 ,252 .53
B. BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT f7
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The Board approved the budget ordinance amendments, the grant
project ordinances and the permanent positions as listed below:
BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
GENERAL FUND
Source - Intergovernmental $ 18,636
Appropriation - Contr. to Outside Agencies 18, 636
(To appropriate State Arts grants)
Source - Contributions to Outside Agencies $ (85, 000)
Appropriation - Human Services 85, 000
(To budget for Orange County Library to become
department of orange County Local Government)
GRANT PROJECT ORDINANCES -
COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCACY CHAP PROGRAM
Source - grant funds from CHAP $ 52,820
Appropriation - Human Services 52,820
(To budget for the first year of this program)
COMPREHENSIVE BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM
Source - Intergovernmental - Breast and
Cervical Cancer $ 24,714
Appropriation - Human Services 24,714
(To budget for completing this project)
PERMANENT POSITIONS FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY
POSITION FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
Library Director 1.00
Assistant to the Library .Director 1.00
Library Assistant I 1.80
Library Assistant II 0.65
Library Assistant III 0.50
Bookmobile Operator 1.00
Children's Librarian 1.00
Library Reference Assistant. 1.00
Library Technical Processing Clerk 1.60
Library Technical Support Assistant 0.50
TOTAL, Full-time Equivalent Positions 10.05
C. SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
The Board approve setting a Special Meeting with the Town of
Hillsborough for March 16, 1993 at 5:00 at the Western Sizzlin in
Hillsborough, North Carolina for the purpose of discussing the Cooperative
Planning Zone.
D. JAMES R. BOLDIN SUBDIVISION - PRELIMINARY PLAN
The Board approved the Preliminary Plan for the James R. Boldin
Subdivision with a Class B private road and subject to the conditions include '
in the Resolution of Approval attached to these minutes on page
The property is located in Bingham Township on the south side of Ola
Greensboro Highway between Wildcat Creek Road and White Cross Road. Four lots
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SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
FEBRUARY 21 THROUGH FEBRUARY 271 1993
WHEREAS, Governor James Hunt has proclaimed the week of February 21 through
February 17, 1993 as Severe Weather Awareness Week, and
WHEREAS, orange County is vulnerable to severe weather, including the
devastation of tornados, and
WHEREAS, Citizens of Orange County suffered the effects of an actual tornado
on November 23, 1992, and
WHEREAS, There is a need to continue public education campaigns to make
citizens more aware of the dangers of tornados and safety actions
to protect lives, and
WHEREAS, A statewide tornado drill will be conducted on Wednesday, February
24, 1993 , that all citizens should participate in,
NOW, THEREFORE, The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby designate the
week of February 21, through February 27, 1993 as .SEVERE WEATHER
AWARENESS WEEK in Orange County, and encourage all citizens to
participate in the drill and make a special effort to become more
aware of severe weather, as such awareness may help protect them
from injury or death.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to adopt the resolution as stated below appointing a special Board
of Equalization -and Review for the purpose of hearing 1993 revaluation appeals
and authorized the payment of $75. 00 per meeting for the members and $100. 00
per meeting for the Chair of the Board of E & R.
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A
. SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
WHEREAS, pursuant to North. Carolina General Statute 105-322, the Board
of Equalization and Review of Orange County is presently composed of the
members of the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County is authorized to
appoint a special Board of Equalization and Review to carry out the duties
imposed by North Carolina General Statute 105-322; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County deem it advisab].
to appoint a special Board of Equalization and Review and by this resolutio
provide for the membership, qualifications, terms of office and the manner of
filling of vacancies on the special Board of Equalization and Review;
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are proposed out of the 13 . 02 acres.
E. MINCEY FARM - PRELIMINARY PLAN
This item was deleted from the Consent Agenda and considered
immediately following the Consent Agenda.
F. CP-1-92 UNIVERSITY STATION
The Board denied an amendment to the Land Use Element of the
Comprehensive Plan which means that the remaining 54 acres remain as is and
not changed to either Transition or Open Space Development Area.
G. CP-2-92 PROPOSED LAND USE ELEMENT CATEGORY --OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT
AREA
The Board approved to table this item and consider it within the
context of the Hillsborough cooperative Planning Area Land Use Plan.
H. JOINT PLANNING AREA PUBLIC HEARING DATES
The Board approved the dates of. April 15, 1993 and October 14, 1993
for the Joint Planning public hearings. The hearings will be held at 7:30 p.m.
at a location to be determined.
I. JAIL INSPECTION REPORT
The Board received the report.
J. NACO ACHIEVEMENT AWARD COMPETITION
The Board approve submitting one application for the program "In
Touch with Orange County" to NACo in the achievement award competition.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
E. MINCEY FARM - PRELIMINARY PLAN
Commissioner Gordon noted that this item has a fiscal impact
analysis which is very clear. She asked various questions about the school
budget contained in the analysis which were answered by Marvin Collins.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Chair Carey to
approve the Preliminary Plan for Mincey Farm Subdivision with public roads
built to State standards and the conditions contained in the Resolution of
Approval attached to these minutes on pages The property is
located in Cedar Grove and Little River Townships on the west side of NC
Highway 57 between Mincey Road and Latta Road. Fifteen lots are proposed out
of 17. 63 acres.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
IV. RESOLUTIONS PROCLAMATION
A. SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK PROCLAMATION
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis,seconded by Commissioner
Insko to adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below
designating February 21 through 27, 1993 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in
Orange County and to support the public education efforts.
A PROCLAMATION
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IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED:
1. The special Board of Equalization and Review of Orange County is
hereby created.
2. The Orange County special Board of Equalization and Review shall
consist of 3 regular members and 2 alternate members, each to serve
for a term beginning on the date of appointment and ending after
all appeals filed on or prior to June 30, 1993 have been heard and
decisions rendered.
3. Vacancies occurring and existing on the Orange County special Board
of Equalization and Review shall be filled by the Orange County
Board of Commissioners at their next regular meeting after the
occurrence of the vacancies.
4. Each member of the special Orange County Board of Equalization and
Review shall be a resident of Orange County and have the statutory
qualifications necessary to hold the public office of County
Commissioner in Orange County. In addition the Board of
Commissioners of Orange County, in selecting members of the special
Board of Equalization and Review, may consider:
a. The length of time a candidate has resided in Orange
County,
b. Whether and to what extent a candidate owns real property
located within Orange County,
C. Whether and to what extent a candidate is familiar with the
value of real property located within Orange County,
d. Whether and to what extent a candidate has had formal
education in real- estate appraising,
e. The geographical composition of the , special Board of
Equalization and Review within Orange County, and
f. Any other matters that the Board deems appropriate.
The Orange County Board of Commissioners shall appoint members to the
special Board of Equalization and Review of Orange County in the same manner
as it uses. for other appointments.
After the members of the special Board of Equalization ,and Review of
Orange county have been appointed, the Orange County Board of Commissioners
shall designate a chairman of the special board.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. A RESOLUTION ON CRITICAL DOMICILIARY CARE ISSUES
Randy Brantley, Chair of the Domiciliary Board, introduced Sharon
Wilder from the TJCOG and Robin Lee, a new Board member. Randy Brantley
stated that there has been a shift in the population of Domiciliary homes
which caused some changes in state laws regulating these homes. He summarized
some of the main points in the resolution.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit to adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the revised Orange County
Resolution as stated below and submit it to Triangle J Council of Governments
and appropriate state agencies.
A RESOLUTION
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REQUESTING ACTION ON CRITICAL
DOMICILIARY CARE ISSUES
WHEREAS, North Carolina has the second highest domiciliary bed to older ,
adult population ratio in the nation; and North Carolina has the
fourth highest domiciliary reimbursement rate in the nation; and
has never conducted an independent fiscal audit with which to
establish an actual reimbursement rate; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 66% of domiciliary residents have physical
disabilities; over 50% have mental disabilities; and less than 7%
of the resident population have no physical or mental disability;
and
WHEREAS, N.C. domiciliary care regulations require only an annual review
with no ongoing medical status review, resulting in only an
occasional and incidental medical care review for each resident;
and
WHEREAS, there currently are no specific formal training requirements for
domiciliary home personal care staff in North Carolina's
regulations and standards; and
WHEREAS, most domiciliary residents have multiple prescription/medical needs
and they do not manage their own medications or self medicate; and
WHEREAS, there are no requirements for ,formal training in drug management
practice for domiciliary staff, and medications are given to
residents by untrained staff; and
WHEREAS, domiciliary homes remain exempt from registration under the N.C.
Controlled Substances Act; and
WHEREAS, N.C. domiciliary homes vary in size from small family care home
with under seven residents to large institutional facilities wit,
200 residents or more;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. A formal resident assessment procedure, including an ongoing
level of care review, be established for all N.C. domiciliary
residents.
2. Regulations governing the procedures for procuring, storage,
handling, and administration of prescription and over-the-
counter medicines (drugs) be reviewed and strengthened as
needed.
3. Regulations be developed to identify the level of specialized
training requirements for the staff responsible for handling
and administering all medicines.
4. Domiciliary homes should be included under the North Carolina
Controlled Substances Act.
5. Laws and regulations establishing a consistent state certified
training program for all personal care staff in North
Carolina's domiciliary homes be enacted and enforced.
6. North Carolina conduct in independent fiscal audit to establish
a basis for setting sound domiciliary reimbursement rates.
7. The adequacy and use of personal allowance funds received by
residents on state/county assistance program needs be reviewed
and revised.
8. Future fiscal increases from public funds for the State/Count",
Special Assistance Program be directly allocated for certifie
staff training and specifically identified personal care
services to be provided.
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Planning Board in January. The Planning Board approved the package but
recommended that the minimum lot size be 40, 000 sq.ft. This created
distortion in terms of the sliding scale that the RCSC had developed in tho_
situations where there are better soils and the maximum density can be
achieved. As an example, page 5 of the abstract under conventional
development, if someone could achieve essentially one unit per acre, the scale
drops down to .8 units and it is not until someone sets aside 50% open space
that they start to achieve any kind of density bonus. In adjusting the scale
to make it work, the units per acre increase to a very large density. Collins
noted that in the agenda there are several options which take some of Arendt's
basic ideas and apply them so that the full range of possibilities can be
seen. One is a restrictive type of approach where no density bonuses are
involved and the minimum lot size is increased to basically two acres so that
the number of units from a conventional plan is what the developer must stay
with. The only option would be to cluster and set aside open space. The
advantage of this particular approach is that it does provide a lot more
opportunities for people to cluster without using alternative systems. The
last two options would award density bonuses on the basis of the quality of
the open space rather than the quantity of open space. The issue of quality
will be addressed in the next phase of the Rural Character study which
involves developing the implementing ordinances and the design guidelines.
The Planning Board has only discussed these options briefly. He suggested
that the strategies adopted by the County Commissioners be turned over to
staff. They will draft the ordinances and guidelines which will go through
another series of meetings with advisory boards and interest groups for
feedback which will be taken into consideration in drafting the final version.......
He noted that for many of these strategies to have open space, it will h
necessary to have alternative systems. The only way to avoid alternative
systems is to create very low densities which will allow people to cluster and
provide lot sizes of one acre.
Clint Burklin, Chair of the RCSC stated that he feels they are
close to a workable package. He noted that it has been a delegant balance
between multiple interest groups. He asked that this be referred back to the
Planning Board. He also invited the County Commissioners to attend this work
session so the committee could receive their feedback. At the conclusion of
this .prncess he suggests that the plan be taken to the Township-- -Advisory
Councils for their input.
Livy Ludington, member of the RCSC, submitted a written document
for the record. She stated that her main concern is the overall increase with
population with any plan developed. She feels that a decision needs to be
made on how much ,the County wants the population to increase. If increased
population happens, the trade off is less quality open space which would make
for an even exchange. She made reference to a bar graft which showed
population increase versus new Open Space. She asked the Board to look at the
overall population growth and the impact on schools, roads, taxes and the
quality of life.
Dolly Hunter, Vice-Chair of the RCSC, made reference to the agenda
abstract and page 53, 54 and 55 which states her position. She stated that
rural Orange County is not the Rural Buffer. Much of the Rural Character
options will raise housing costs and make a large part of rural orange
undevelopable. She feels that abolishing the current one acre lot siz,
without Open Space and raising the minimum lot size to two acres wil
encourage elite suburban sprawl. The rural residents were assured in the
township meetings that the one acre minimum would be retained. She feels it
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9. Action be taken by all appropriate state/county officials to
ensure and enforce the protection of the health, safety, and
welfare of North Carolina's older adults dependent upon the
present domiciliary care system.
10. New strategies and regulations for improved quality should
maintain the diversity of domiciliary home sizes for consumer
choice.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, prepared by the
Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committees in the Triangle J Region with
underlined modifications, be forwarded to members of the General Assembly, the
State Social Services Commission, Secretary of the Department of Human
Resources, Director of Facility Services, and Director of the Division of
Aging.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
D. BOND SALE RESOLUTION
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to adopt and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as amended
(adding in Section 1 (a) the words "an amount" after the word authorizing)
fixing the details to sell $22 million in bonds on March 9, 1993 .
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC BEARINGS - NONE
VXI. REPORTS
A. RURAL CHARACTER STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS
Marvin Collins presented a report on conceptual strategies to
protect rural character in Orange County, as recommended by the Rural
Character Study Committee and the Planning Board. He presented a slide
program which gave information on various ways of looking at Rural Character
protection and how the strategies will fit into- the larger picture. The
original request for proposals was to come up with a plan for the County which
identified all the open space areas including natural areas, Duke Forest lands
and agricultural land. All other areas would be utilized for development
taking into consideration the constraints of the land.
Mr. Collins reiterated that in November there was a public hearing
on a series of strategies and open space options which represented a first
attempt . by the Rural Character Study Committee (RCSC) to deal with rural
Orange County. In January, the study committee concluded a series of meetings
and made some revisions to the original set of strategies. Three Open Space
options were presented in November: (1) 1 acre Open Space option with a
minimum of 20% Open Space, (2) 1/2 acre option and (3) planned community
option with Open Space requirements from 20 to 60%. The RCSC recommended that
options 3, 4 and 6 be folded into one option which presented .a broader range
of density bonuses and Open Space Requirements. The minimum lot size would
' be increased to two acres. They also recommended that certain types of
recreational facilities be limited when counting the Open Space Requirement
and set at 50%. The committee approved the package and sent it to the
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important that an economic analysis be. done on whatever options are used.
-. .High density placed appropriately is a major growth management tool. She
stressed that developers cannot support open Space options unless density is
sufficient to support it.
Bob Hall stated that he thinks there are a lot of policy issues that
the County Commissioners need to address. The population goal has not been
addressed. He asked that the Board identify incentives for developers while
at the same time directing the development where the County wants it.
Margaret Brown made reference to the Small Area Plan for Chapel
Hill and noted that in doing that plan, the committee felt that even though
the whole southern area could be served with water and sewer they decided,
because they were thinking of the future and the quality of life, that they
wanted to keep the density as it is now instead of increasing it. They used
a lot of development strategies to maintain the rural character of that area.
To address the affordable housing issue, they decided to provide affordable
housing in other ways. She supports ,what the County Commissioners are doing
to maintain rural character.
Commissioner Gordon noted that the guidelines for all the options
allow commercial development in all developments which is a major shift in
concept in Orange County. She feels there should be designated areas for non-
residential development and it should not be allowed just any place. She
recommends two categories -- one for really rural development and a more dense
development which will allow commercial development. She.referred to the plan
and stated that she didn't feel that their goal was ever to increase density.
It needs to be determined how much density they are willing to give in
exchange for quality open space. Also, the Board needs to discuss how they
deal with alternative systems versus utility provided water and sewer. She
;would like to see the development tailored to what the land will support.
Commissioner Insko stated she feels that the issue of whether or
not they will ever have light rail needs to be discussed. That will
definitely have an impact on the buildout of the rural areas. She would like
to have some discussion with the other governmental units in Orange County
about the planning that has been done by Triangle J and by the Triangle
Transit Authority..
John Link suggested taking this plan back to the townships for
their input and the Board agreed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commission
Willhoit to approve the administration's recommendation as presented with the
addition of taking the plan again to the townships for additional input before
recommendations are brought back to the Board of County Commissioners.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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B. FINANCING ALTERNATIVE .FOR SWIMMING POOL CONSTRUCTION
John Link 'stated that during the CIP discussions last year, the
County Commissioners indicated an interest in financing the construction of
a pool along the initial proposals made by the Triangle Hockey Association.
At that time, the Board asked that staff come back with a firm business plan.
He emphasized that he is not asking that the Board approve a pool. He does
suggest that the County Commissioners adopt the resolution attached to the
agenda item or one similar. It will take a resolution like this for the banks
to see this as a viable process. Sales tax revenues will be used to finance
this pool.
MaryAnne Moore stated that the business plan outlines that the
County could finance $4 million over a ten-year period and that those payments
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of $400,000 per year for ten years would be wholly earmarked for the Center's
debt service. The activity center would be operated by the non-profit entit "
and the County would not .be involved with the operation. At- the end of t1
ten year period, the County would not have any further financial obligation'
but would continue to enjoy scheduling priority for school programs and
recreation and parks programs.
Economic Development Director Ted Abernathy outlined the specifics
of the plan. The facility will be 90, 000 sq.ft. and parking will be provided
for 375 vehicles. The Triangle Youth Hockey Association (TYHA) will borrow
6.7 million over a 10 year period at about 9% interest. The County will
contribute $400,000 a year for 10 years. The generated income from the
facility over the 10 years will range from 1. 1 to 1.2 million a year. The
expenses will run 1.47 million a year with 70% being the repayment of the
loan. The center should break even for ten years. Still to be negotiated is
what happens at the end of the first ten years. He suggests that the first
years revenues be placed in an account that would be used as an escrow for
operating in case something went wrong and in year twelve, the Hockey
Association and the County would split the profits until the County received
their investment of 4 million. If TYHA could not meet their obligations, the
County would need to look at it when it happens to decide what to do.
MaryAnne Moore showed slides which illustrated what this pool would
look like and the types of programs that. it would accommodate. It will be
located in the Meadowlands development. Ms. Moore noted that those people who
will not be using this pool will be investing in a family facility that will
provide constructive and wholesome activities for young people in this
community. Within. 12 miles of the Meadowlands 94.9% of Orange County citizens..
live. Within 15 miles of the proposed site 99.9% of the population 9
located. This facility will provide lifesaving water skills for children.
There will be some increased sales tax revenues from this because of the
tournaments the Hockey Association will be hosting. It will provide several
jobs for young people in the area and in year eleven or twelve the County will
begin to get its money back. This pool will be open for ,activity sixteen
hours a day and it will be low cost for the family. The schools will benefit
by being allotted 32 hours during the week and also the schools' summer camps
can take advantage of the pool. Every Saturday and Sunday for four hours
there will be free -swim-. There will be swimming lesson and program fee-
waivers set up and program scholarships and sponsorships by local businesses.
The pool will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with
10 hours each Saturday and Sunday.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon about how many
children will be using the pool, Ms. Moore stated that the Chapel Hill
Community Center pool has 500 people swimming a day and Hargrove which is
opened only during the summer has 700 people swimming a day. She feels this
pool will support 600 people a day.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Willhoit, Dan Kidd stated
that Hockey starts at age 3 and goes up to age 18. They will also support the
college teams in the area. At the present time they have 450 families involved
in hockey and figure skating.
Commissioner Halkiotis made reference to a fight involving 300 to
400 young people in the parking lot and inside the building at Daniel Boone
which spread to McDonalds and Hardees and the troops were called out. Ther
is nothing to do in the northern end of the County except fight, beat peop!
up and do drugs. He noted that it cost $400,000 to send 16 people off to
central prison or eight people to Butner. He expressed his support for this
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effort because it will provide for many .people some wholesome activities in
the northern end of the County. This pool can be used by the new high school,
_hapel Hill High and orange High. He emphasized that this is .a service which
will promote wholesome living and give citizens a better quality of life.
Commissioner Insko asked about the wording of the resolution. Her
concern is how this project will compete with other CIP projects for the
County.
John Link stated that the CIP will be presented as a report on
March 8 with the public hearing held on March 23 . The Board will be able to
see at that time where this project is in the CIP., For 1993-94, they will
need an additional $100, 000 for a total of $200, 000.
Commissioner Gordon stated that she would like to see how this
competes with the other county projects in the CIP. Also, she would not
support this if it was located north of Hillsborough. She would like to have
input from the two school systems. Commissioner Insko agreed that it must be
accessible to all the children.
Commissioner Halkiotis emphasized that the schools can comment on
this but the decision is with the County Commissioners.
VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
A. MIDWAY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
In November, the Midway Development Commission submitted a request
to each of the local governments for funding of an economic revitalization
project for an area between Chapel Hill and Carrboro known as the Midway area.
The proposal asked for $5, 000 from Orange County as part of a $29, 000 budget.
The proposed project represents a multi-faceted, long-term Economic
Revitalization and Development Plan for the Midway Area. This historical area
is located on the corporate boundaries of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and thrived
until the 1970s as the hub of social, cultural and economic activities for the
African-American residents. This project is to revitalize and develop the
area's minority economic growth and to empower the community to reclaim and
to proclaim a significant part of its lost heritage. The Midway Development
Commission (MDC) consists of ten (10) community leaders and businessmen. The
MDC-and the Orange Chatham Community 'Development Corporation will provide the
technical assistance for this project. The funds from Orange County will help
employ a full-time Project Director who will be. responsible for strategic
planning activities, assessing needs, establishing public private partnerships
and planning project initiatives.
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve that the Economic Development Commission negotiate a
performance contract for $2,500 to assist with the initial implementation of
this project, with funding to come from Contingency and that the Small
Business and Technology Development Commission assist to complete the project.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. ORANGE COUNTY FACILITIES USE POLICY AND PROPOSED FEES
Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the Facility Use Policy and Schedule as presented with
the fee schedule for Efland-Cheeks and Homestead Community Centers effective
immediately and the fees established for all other facilities effective July
1, 1993 and the Manager is requested to study the recommendation from the
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Recreation and Parks Commission to install pay telephones at all recreation
facilities.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. STIPEND FOR ABC BOARD MEMBERS
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to table this item. This item will be placed on the March
23, 1993 agenda.
IX. BOARD COMMENTS - NONE
X. COUNTY MANAGERfS REPORT
�. John Link made reference to a memorandum regarding proposals for
funding two new elementary schools. He stated that this reflects a number of
discussions between himself, his staff and the school superintendents and
their staff. This will be included in the CIP for their consideration. They
are proposing the use of sales tax revenue with a small tax increase to fund
two elementary schools. The amount of 10 million per school is a working
figure only and may be changed. Commissioner Willhoit suggested scheduling
some work sessions outside of the regular budget schedule with the two school
boards with the number one item being what they are doing about year-round
schools.
. Commissioner Gordon emphasized that while she recognizes there is
a need, she questions if the County can afford two new schools. She asked if
anything had been accomplished with equity of standards for the schools. She
thought they agreed that standards would be set -- how they figure capacit}-
sq.ft. per pupil, etc. These standards and alternatives need to be discussed
She asked if the County Commissioners would have some input to the location
of the new middle schools to be sure they are located for a unified system.
Chair Carey indicated that both school systems have been notified of the
procedure for location of new schools.
XI. APPOINTMENTS -- NONE
XII. MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Insko
to approve the minutes for the January 19, 1993 regular meeting as corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the minutes for the February 1, 1993 regular meeting as
presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
With no further items to consider, Chair Carey adjourned the meeting.
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, March 8, 1993 at 7:30 p.m.
at the former White Cross School on Highway 54, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk
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LEVY DUE AS OF JANUARY 31 , 1993 AND JANUARY 31 , 1992
1992 1991 DIFFERENCE
COUNTY $ 1 , 741 , 822 . 92 $ 2 , 209 , 921 . 75 $468 , 098 . 83 -
CHAPEL HILL $ 406 , 914 . 46 $ 596 , 387 . 20 $189, 472 . 74 -
CARRBORO $ 153 , 202 . 98 $ 209, 20? . 59 S 55 , 999 . 61 --
HILLSBOROUGH S 51 , 312 .17 $ 58 , 040 . 98 S 6 , 728 . 81 -
TOTAL $ 2 , 353 , 252 . 53 $ 3 , 073 , 55"J ..52 S720 , 299 . 99 -
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DATE: February 1 , 1993
TO: Orange Count} Board Of Commissioners
FROM: John T. Horner, Direc for of Revenue
SUBJECT: Unpaid Real Properety Taxes and Tax Lien
Advertisement
The Orange County Department Of Revenue reports the
following unpaid taxes that constitute a lien on all
Real Property for the year 1992 .
COUNTY S 1 , 741 , S22 . 92
CHAPEL HILL S 406 , 914 . 46
CARRBORO S 153 , ?02 . 9°
HILLSBOROUGH S 51 , 312 . 17
TOTAL S ? , 353 -2-521 . 531
Recommends the .Tax Lien Sale- be set for May 12 , 1993.
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LEVY ON JANUARY 31 , 1993 ADD JANUARY 31 , 1992
1992 1991
DIFFERENCE -
COUNTY $33 , 952, 897 . 73 531 , 997,160 . 17
S 1 , 955 , 737- 56 +
CHAPEL HILL S 9, 881 , 559 . 07 S 9, 623 , 829.61 $ 257, 729. 46 +
CARRBORO S 2, 361 , 171 .14 $ 2 ,195 , 478 .32 $ 165 , 692 . 82 +
HILLSBOROUGH S 632, 955 . 50 $ 585 , 001 .66 g 47, 953 . 84 +
TOTAL 546, 828 , 583 ,.44 $44, 401 , 469. 76 $ 2,427, 113 . 68 +
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Date February 16 1993
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Name of Subdivision James R. Boldin Subdivision
Owner/Applicant _ James R. Boldin
The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the James R. Boldin subdivision
preliminary plat, dated November 13, 1992, revised December 9, 1992 and containing 4 lots,
subject to the fulfillment of requirements specified herein.
Before the Final Plat of any phase of the James R. Boldin Subdivision can be recorded:
A. Sewage Disposal
I. Lots 2 and 4 shall contain an adequate area for septic disposal, and repair
area, approved by the Orange County Division of Environmental Health.
2. Disclosure that the septic system location may restrict the size and location of
improvements. This disclosure shall be included in a document describing
development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with the Final Plat. The
document shall also disclose that information regarding the tentative location of
septic systems is available from the Orange County Health Department,
Division of Environmental Health.
3. Lots 1 and 3 are of restricted development potential because no site has been
identified to accommodate a septic tank. The restricted lots shall be identified
in a document describing development restrictions and requirements to be
prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
B. Roads and Access
L The extension of Willie Boldin Road shall be constructed to Class B private
road standards within a 60-foot right-of-way.
Willie Boldin Road shall be inspected, and the construction certified in writing
to the Orange County Planning Department by a North Carolina Professional
Engineer, or a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor. The location of the
travelway within the platted private road right-of-way shall also be certified.
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E. Parkland
1. Cash in the amount of$100.00 ($3,519/acre x 1/35 acre) shall be paid to
Orange County as payment in lieu of parkland dedication.
F. Miscellaneous
1. The Final Plat shall contain a title block and vicinity map in accordance with
Section V-D-2 and V-D-3 of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations.
2. The following casement shall be shown on the plat:
a. 30-foot drainage easement on lot 1.
3. On lots 1, 2, and 3, a setback of 50 feet shall be maintained as measured from
the edge of right-df-way of Willie Boldin Road. Side yards shall be a
minimum of 30 feet. On lot 4 the front setback is 40 feet, side setbacks 20
feet. A setback of 50 feet shall be maintained from the exterior boundaries of
the subdivision. These setback requirements shall be stated on the plat, and in
a document describing development restrictions and requirements to be
prepared-by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
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G. Certifications
1. A Certificate of Survey and Accuracy signed by a registered Land Surveyor
shall be notarized on the face of the Final Plat.
2. A Certificate of Declaration and Maintenance in the form provided in Section
V-D-6-b of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations signed by the
landowner and developer shall be on the face of the plat and included in a
document describing development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
3. The Department of Environmental Health shall certify that lots 2 and 4 contain
suitable areas for septic disposal.
4. A Certificate of Approval signed by the Orange County Planning and
Inspections Department.
Signature of Applicant Cl to the Board
the above p e listed conditions of subdivision approval,
and acknowledge that each must be met prior to recordation of the final plat.
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OR
A letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond shall be submitted to secure
construction and inspection of Willie Boldin Road to Class B private road
standards. An estimate of the construction and certification costs must be
prepared by a certified/licensed engineer or grading contractor and submitted
to the Planning and Inspections Department. The financial guarantee must
reflect 110% of that estimate and be issued by an accredited financial
institution licensed to do business in North Carolina.
The document describing development restrictions to be recorded with the
Final Plat shall state that the financial guarantee will not be released until the
road construction has been certified by a North Carolina Professional Engineer
or a North Carolina Registered Land Surveyor.
2. The Private Road Maintenance Agreement for Willie Boldin Road shall be
approved by the County Attorney.
3. A provision that there be no further subdivision of any lot created by this
subdivision shall be included in a document describing development
restrictions and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded
concurrently with the Final Plat.
4. Lots 1, 2, and 3 shall access onto Willie Boldin Road. This restriction shall
be stated in a document describing development restrictions and requirements
to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with the Final
Plat.
5. An approved street name sign shall be erected at the intersection of streets as
required in Section IV-B-3-c-12 of the Orange County Subdivision
Regulations. Evidence shall be submitted by the applicant that the sign is in
place or a copy of the receipt for purchase of the sign shall be submitted to the
Planning Department.
C. Land Use Buffers and Landscaping
I. Landscaping shall be preserved as indicated on the approved landscape plan,
and must be inspected and approved by the Planning and Inspections
Department.
D. Drainage
1. Indicate a 30-foot drainage easement along the eastern boundary of Lot 1.
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RESOLUTION _ 238
OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Date February 16,_1993
Name of Subdivision Mince Farm _ Section Two
Owners/Applicants Ro er D. to hens and Bonnie M, Gates
The Board of County Commissioners hereby approves Mincey Farm - Section Two
subdivision preliminary plat, dated December 21, 1992 and containing 15 lots, subject to the
fulfillment of requirements specified herein.
All roads shall be irrevocably dedicated to the general public and be const
of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The approval of this rreseo�lutiOndards
authorizes and directs the Orange County Manaa
behalf of the public generally, the offer of dedication of Planters Olgandounty and on
Road. This acceptance by Orange County of the dedication to the general public of Woods
Trail and Lindsey Woods Road shall be without maintenance responsibility. These road
Planters
shall be maintained by the Owner/applicant until such time as they are accepted for s
maintenance by the North Carolina Department of Transportation or some other
governmental body. Before the Final Plat of Mincey Farm - Section Two can be recorded:
A. Sewage Disposal
1• Each residential lot shall contain an adequate area for septic disposal
repair area,.approved by the Orange County Division of Environmental d
Health.
2. Disclosure that the septic system location may restrict the size and location of
improvements. This disclosure shall be included in a document describing
development restrictions to be recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
The
document shall also disclose that information regarding the tentative location of
septic systems is available from the Orange County Health Department,
Division of Environmental Health.
B• Roads and Access
1• Planters Trail and Lindsey Woods Road shall be constructed to standards
the North Carolina Department of Trans °f
rights-of--way, and the construction shall Transportation, within SO foot
NCDOT. petted and approved by
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OR
A letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond shall be submitted to secure
construction of Planters Trail and Lindsey Woods Road to the standards of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation. An estimate of the construction
cost must be prepared by a certified/licensed engineer or grading contractor
and submitted to the Planning and Inspections Department. The financial
guarantee must reflect 110% of that estimate and be issued by an accredited
financial institution licensed to do business in North Carolina.
The document describing development restrictions to be recorded with the
Final Plat shall state that the financial guarantee will not be released until the
road construction has been inspected and approved by NCDOT.
2. Lots Al and E10 shall access onto Planters Trail. All lots shall access onto
the new subdivision roads. This restriction shall be stated in a document
describing development restrictions and requirements to be prepared by
Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
3. Approved street name signs shall be erected at the intersection of streets as
required in Section IV-B-3-c-12 of the Orange County Subdivision
Regulations. Evidence shall be submitted by the applicant that the signs are in
place or a copy of the receipt for purchase of the signs shall be submitted to
the Planning Department.
4. Minor grading and clearing at the subdivision entrance shall be accomplished
to improve sight distance subject to approval by the N.C. Department of
Transportation.
C. Land Use Buffers and Landscaping
1. Landscaping shall be installed or preserved as indicated on the approved
landscape plan, and must be inspected and approved by the Planning and
Inspections Department.
OR
The applicant-shall secure landscape requirement installation and preservation
through a letter of credit, escrow agreement, or bond. An estimate of the cost
for required preservation, plantings and their installation must be provided.
The financial guarantee shall reflect 110% of the estimate and be issued by an
accredited financial institution licensed to do business in North Carolina.
2. Provisions for protection of existing trees as shown on the approved landscape
plan shall be included in a document describing development restrictions and
requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff and recorded concurrently with
the Final Plat.
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4. The North Carolina Department of Transportation shall certify that Planters
Trail and Lindsey Woods Road have been constructed to State standards or
that construction plans have been approved.
S. A Certificate of Approval signed by the Orange County Planning and
Inspections Department.
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Signature of Applic t Clerk Z thF Board
�: , accept the ab ve listed conditions of subdivision approval,
and acknowledge that eac must be met prior to recordation of the final plat.
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3. A Type E Land Use Buffer shall be provided along N.C. Highway 57. The
buffer shall be 75 feet in width and provide sufficient vegetation to meet the
standards of Section IV-B-8-e of the Subdivision Regulations. Said buffer
shall be so noted on the plat, and described in a document describing
development restrictions and requirements to be prepared by Planning Staff
and recorded concurrently with the Final Plat.
D. Drainage
1. Indicate a 30-foot drainage easement along the swale crossing lots A5 and E3
through E6.
E. Parkland
1. Cash in the amount of $1,292.00 ($3,480/acre x 13/35 acre) shall be paid to
Orange County as payment in lieu of parkland dedication.
F. Miscellaneous
1. The Final Plat shall contain a title block and vicinity map in accordance with
Section V-D-2 and V-D-3 of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations.
2. The Declaration of Restrictions shall include a statement whereby the owners
of the five lots created in Mincey Farm - Section One shall consent to the
further subdivision of said lots. The Declaration shall be signed by the owners
of the Section One lots.
3. The following easement shall be shown on the plat:
a. 30-foot drainage easement on lots A5, E3 through E6.
G. Certifications
1. A' Certificate of Survey and Accuracy signed by a registered Land Surveyor
shall be notarized on the face of the Final Plat.
2. A Certificate of Declaration and Maintenance in the form provided in Section
V-D-6-b of the Orange County Subdivision Regulations signed by the
landowner and developer shall be on the face of the plat and included in a
document describing development restrictions to be recorded- concurrently with
the Final Plat.
3. The Department of Environmental Health shall certify that each lot contains a
.,� suitable area for septic disposal.
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D� er RESOLUTION 243
-ane 10, 1991 Senate Bill 623 was ratified by the
General Assembly as Chapter 246 of the 1991 Session Laws , Senate
Bill 623 enabled Orange County to adopt- a Civil Rights Ordinance
and to create an agency or commission to aid in the implementation
Of a Civil Rights Ordinance:; and
WHEREAS since June , 19911 the Board of Commissioners has
considered several draft Civil Rights ordinances and has received
valuable input on the creation of a Civil Rights Ordinance from the
Orange County Human Relations Commission and from the North
Carolina Human Relations Commission; and
4 WHEREAS it is necessary for the legislation enabling Orange
County to adopt a Civil Rights Ordinance to be modified in some
respects and made more specific, in order to implement a local
Civil Rights Ordinance and to provide for local administration of
federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
marital status, familial status, and veteran status .
IT IS, THEREFORE, RESOLVED . by the Board of Commissioners of
Orange County that the Orange County delegation to the North
Carolina General Assembly is respectfully requested to introduce
before the North Carolina General Assembly, as a Local Bill, the
Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance Enabling Legislation
Amendments, - Attachment A to this Resolution, in order to enable
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SUMMARY NOTICE OF SALE
$22, 000, 000
GENERAL OBLIGATION
COUNTY OF ORANGE, NORTH CAROLINA
SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 1993
Sealed bids will be received by the Local Government
Commission of North Carolina at its office in the Albemarle
Building, 325 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina,
27603-1388 until 11 o'clock A.M. , North Carolina Time,
March 9, 1993
such bids to be opened in public at .said time and place on said
day, for the purchase of $22 , 000, 000 School Bonds, Series. 1993 ,
of the County of Orange, North Carolina, dated March 1, 1993 and
maturing (subject to the right of prior redemption) annually,
March 1, $1, 100, 000 1994 to 2013 , inclusive.
Copies of the Official Statement and the Notice of Sale and
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Bid Form relating to the bonds may be obtained from the Local
Government Commission (919--733-3064) . Each bid must be submitted
on a bid form in the Notice of Sale and Bid Form. The Bonds will
be delivered on or about March 30, 1993 .
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION
Raleigh, North Carolina
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By Robert M. High
Secretary of the Commission
Orange County to implement a local Civil Rights Ordinance and to 2il 4
provide for local administration of federal and State laws
prohibiting discrimination. .
Upon motion of Commissioner Insko
seconded by
Commissioner Carey , the foregoing Resolution was adopted
this the 23rd day of March 19 93 .
Ayes Chair Moses Carey, Jr. and Commissioners Stephen H. Halkiotis, Alice M. Gordon,
Verla C. Insko and Don Willhoit
Noes NONE
1, Beverly Blythe, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for
the County of Orange, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the
foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of said
Board at a meeting held on March 23, 1993 as relates in any way
to the. adoption of the foregoing and that said proceedings are
recorded in .Minute Book No . 27 of the minutes of said Board,
beginning at page and ending at page
WITNESS my- hand and the seal of said County, this 24th day of
March 19 93
a
Clerk to e Board of mmissioners