HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19931019560
MINUTES
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 19, 1993
The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on
Tuesday, October 19, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the OWASA Community Room in
Carrboro, North Carolina.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice-Chair Stephen H. Halkiotis (arrived
at 7:50 p.m.) and Commissioners Alice M. Gordon, Verla C. Insko and Don
Willhoit.
COUNTY COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Moses Carey, Jr.
COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill
COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant
County Managers Albert Kittrell and Rod Visser, Clerk to the Board Beverly A.
Blythe, Planner Emily Cameron, Transportation Planner Carol Carter, Purchasing
Director Pam Jones, Commission for Women Director Lucy Lewis, Planner David
Stancil and County Engineer Paul Thames.
NOTE: ALL ITEMS REFERRED TO IN THESE MINUTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT AGENDA FILE
IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE.
I. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
An amendment to the Regular Meeting Calendar was added to the agenda
...,.as item III-F.
Corrections to the minutes of September 21 and October 4, 1993 were
accepted.
A request for a fireworks permit was added as item VIII-D.
II. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
Commissioner Gordon stated that anyone who has indicated a desire
to speak to an item on the printed agenda would be recognized at the
appropriate time.
B. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA
David Underwood from the ArtsCenter stated his desire to petition
the Board for a fireworks permit. He explained that they are doing a play
called "Knock knock" which uses two flashpots. He did not realize until two
days ago that a permit was needed. He has the approval of the Carrboro Fire
Department. He presented his credentials, a description of what they will be
doing and an insurance statement. These had not been reviewed by the County
Fire Marshall. He stated that this play will be inside and it is standard
practice for theaters to use flashpots in creating smoke effects on the stage.
He stated that he has experience in working with flashpots. This was added
as item VIII-D.
PUBLIC CHARGE
Commissioner Gordon dispensed with the reading of the public charge.
III. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
561
A motion was made by commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve those items on the Consent Agenda as listed below:
A. CHAPEL HILL DATA PROCESSING AGREEMENT
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign an agreement
with the Town of Chapel Hill for the purchase of certain additional computer .
services from the County, primarily through access to the new County IBM
RS6000 mainframe.
B. MEETING SCHEDULE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1994
The Board approved the meeting schedule for calendar year 1994 as
presented in the agenda abstract.
C. TAX REFUND REQUESTS
The Board approved the
NAME
Betty Marie L.
Tony & Sharon
Walter,& Dana
WJB Video
Clark, Beverly
following tax refund
ACCOUNT
105033
13549
170575
163871
63055
requests:
AMOUNT
$ 863.70
168.80
379.60
2439.61
62.98
Lloyd & Samuel
Dail
Francke
D.
D. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign the resolution
as stated below:
RESOLUTION 93/94 BY ORANGE COUNTY
WHEREAS, in North Carolina the Lead Regional organizations, a:.
voluntary organizations serving municipal and county governments, have
established productive working relationships with the cities and counties
across the state; and
WHEREAS, many counties and cities continue to need assistance in
pursuing economic and community development opportunities, but federal
assistance in the form of intergovernmental revenues has been severely
curtailed in recent years; and
WHEREAS, the 1993 General Assembly recognized this need through the
appropriation of $864,270 to help the Lead Regional organizations assist local
governments with grant applications, economic development, community
development, and to support local industrial development activities and other
activities as deemed appropriate by their local governments; and
WHEREAS, these funds are not intended to be used for payment of
members' dues or assessments to Lead Regional organizations or to supplant
funds appropriated by the member governments; and
WHEREAS, in the event that a request is not made by a unit of
government for release of these funds to our Regional Council, the available
funds will, revert to the State's General Funds; and
WHEREAS, in Region J funds in the amount of $48,015 will be used to
carry out the economic development plan approved by the COG Board of Delegates
and especially to improve the economy of the counties and towns of the Region
by strengthening ties to and consequently benefits of the Research Triangle
Park.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD 0
COMMISSIONERS request the release of its X7,350.89 share of these funds to the
Triangle J. Council of Governments at the earliest possible time in accordance
562
with the provisions of Chapter 321, Senate Bill 27, Section 39 of the 1993
Session Laws.
E. BID AWARD - REROOFING NEW COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Board approved awarding the bid for reroofing the New County
courthouse to McCrae Roofing Company for a sum of $43,000.
OTHER BIDS RECEIVED ARE LISTED AS FOLLOWS:
AAR of North Carolina $ 57,268
Baker Roofing Company 67,760
Hamlin Roofing Company 69,300
Owens Roofing, Inc. 44,852
F. ADDITION TO THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING SCHEDULE
The Board approved adding to the County Commissioners' meeting
schedule a meeting for November 4 at 12:00 noon at the Government Services
Center and a meeting for November 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the OWASA Community Room
in Carrboro, North Carolina.
VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS
IV. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
A. RESOLUTION FOR SHAPING ORANGE COUNTY'S FUTURE COMMITTEE
David Stancil did the presentation. He noted that a report will
come back to the Board by December 1st.
A motion was made by commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to approve the resolution as stated below:
Commissioner willhoit stated his concern with establishing a process
that is ad hoc and outside of the Board's planning process. He noted that the
Board has not had a work session with the Planning Board for years and he
feels this is preempting the County's own planning work. He agrees with
working with the towns and feels that joint planning provides that mechanism.
However, if the report is received by Dec. 1 the Board can consider it at
their December retreat.
A RESOLUTION CHARGING THE SHAPING ORANGE COUNTY'S FUTURE CONFERENCE STEERING
COMMITTEE WITH THE DESIGN- OF A PROCESS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY GROWTH
STRATEGY FOR ORANGE COUNTY AND FOR THE-TOWNS OF CARRBORO,. CHAPEL HILL AND
HILLSBOROUGH
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee comprised of representatives from the Towns
of parrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Orange County was formed
to begin a dialogue on growth management issues of importance to
all of Orange County;
WHEREAS, the Shaping Orange County's Future conference was held on September
30, 1993. to address issues the County and the municipalities might
consider in planning for the future;
WHEREAS, as a result of the discussions at the Shaping Orange County's
Future conference the potential of a comprehensive quality growth
strategy was identified;
WHEREAS, including the principles of community building is important to the
development of a comprehensive quality growth strategy; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and
Hillsborough should all have a role in the development of a
community building and comprehensive quality growth strategy.
563
NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The Shaping Orange County's Future Steering Committee shou"
continue its work in order to design a process for developing ......
community building and comprehensive quality growth strategy for
Orange County and the municipalities.
Section 2. The Steering Committee should complete the design of this process
by the target date of December 1, 1993. Following the completion
of their report, the Steering Committee or their designated
representative will report to the elected boards of Carrboro,
Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Orange County.
Section 3. The community building and comprehensive quality growth management
strategy which results from this process could be used as a basis
for creating a community building and comprehensive quality growth
strategy for the region.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
B. COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ALBERMARLE-
PAMLICO ESTUARINE STUDY
Marvin Collins indicated that a few months ago Joe Hollowell
reported on the Estuarine Study that has been going on for a number of years.
The final draft copy of the comprehensive conservation and Management Plan for
that region has been completed. A series of public hearings are being held
to solicit input from various sectors and local government boards. He finds
that there is a tremendous amount of consistency with the County's watershed
protection measures. A resolution supporting this plan is being presented fo-""
Board approval. Upon adoption it will be forwarded to the state for inclusiC.
in the record of comments on the draft plan.
Joe Hollowell stated that they are trying to develop a blueprint
or a plan for the future as it relates to maintaining the integrity of natural
resources.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Gordon, Marvin Collins
stated that there is no financial impact to the County at this time. A lot
of study still needs to be done. Some of the recommendations will not be out
until the year 2000. Any changes will probably be put forth on the same basis
as. the state has done on protecting watersheds. There will probably be..a..task
farce to look into the whole issue of stream buffers in great detail. If that
task force comes forth with recommendations, it may be that the County will
want to amend their own stream buffer requirements.
In answer to a question from commissioner Halkiotis about logging
operations, Joe Hollowell stated that the existing law requires foresters,
loggers, landowners, etc. to follow forestry best management practices. As
long as they follow these BMP's, they are exempt from the Sedimentation
Pollution Control Act. What is happening is that landowners are contracting
with loggers who do not follow BMP's and then the landowner is held
responsible.
A motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Insko to adopt the resolution stated below supporting the
recommended goals, objectives and management actions as contained in the
Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Albemarle-Pamlico
Region, correcting the map to show approximately 50% of Orange County in the
region and that the Staff be authorized to forward the resolution to the APE-
Public Involvement Office.
564
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE.-PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE
CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ALBEMARLE-PAMLICO REGION
WHEREAS, the widespread degradation of major estuaries across the United
States prompted the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin
working with states to better manage these vital ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina in cooperation with the EPA initiated
a study of the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuarine in 1987; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the study has been to produce a Comprehensive
Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) for the estuary, including
recommended environmental protection strategies for the Albemarle
and Pamlico estuarine system and watershed; and
WHEREAS, approximately 50 percent of Orange County's land area, consisting
of all or portions of the Flat, Little, and Eno River sub-basins,
is located in headwaters of the Albemarle-Pamlico drainage basin;
and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Albemarle-
Pamlico Region outlines a series of goals, objectives, and
management plans for maintaining and restoring water quality and
fisheries, protecting vital fish and wildlife habitats, promoting
responsible stewardship, and implementing the plan; and
WHEREAS, orange County has, since 1979, been actively involved in developing
and implementing plans for the protection of local watersheds which
are part of the Albemarle-Pamlico drainage basin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1: That the Orange County Board of Commissioners
supports the goals, objectives, and management plans
recommended as part of the Comprehensive
Conservation and-Management Plan for the Albemarle-
Pamlico Region.
Section 2: That Orange County will endeavor to incorporate
applicable goals, objectives, and management plans
into its long--range watershed protection program.
Section 3: That this resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
C. RESOLUTION FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT
A motion was made by commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated
below authorizing cooperative purchasing and the purchase of the vehicles as
approved in the 1993-94 CIP.
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING BETWEEN
ORANGE COUNTY AND OTHER COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North carolina, see the
need to maintain efficient local services by purchasing needed
supplies and materials at the lowest possible purchasing price; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina realize
the value of cooperative purchasing in saving money and exchanging
important information among County and municipal governments in the
565
immediate geographical area; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the County of Orange, North Carolina, realiz.---,.
the importance of selecting the bid proposal that is moE
advantageous to the needs of the people of the County of Orange;,
and
WHEREAS, authority for cooperative purchasing by and between several units
of local government is found in Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the
General Statutes of North Carolina.
NOW, Therefore, be it resolved by the Commissioners of the County of
Orange, North Carolina, that the Director of Purchasing and Central
Services of the County of Orange is authorized to participate with
other County and municipal governments composing the Triangle J
Regional Council of Governments in cooperative purchases that
he/she deems advantageous to the needs and budget constraints of
the County of Orange.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - NONE
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS.- NONE
VII. REPORTS
A. REPORT ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION COMMENTS REGARDING
PROPOSED CIVIL RIGHTS ORDINANCE
Commissioner Insko asked about a concern expressed by citizens i
understanding what the role of the Human Relations Commission Board member..'
will be. Lucy Lewis stated that the Commission members have this concern and
suggests that a panel be involved in reasonable cause determination and more
specificity in the level of training that they will be required to take.
Also, it would help if there was clarification on policies and procedures for
the Human Relations Board. This could be included in the ordinance similar
to that of other boards.
The Commission will continue to provide outreach in the County by
talking with citizen groups in an effort to educate them on the role of this.
Commission.
Commissioner Insko supported the idea of incorporating the role of
the HRC into the ordinance.
Lucy Lewis reported that on November 1, the County Commissioners
are scheduled to discuss the ordinance and make any changes they want
incorporated and then set a date for adoption. The Towns of Chapel Hill and
Carrboro are waiting to see what orange County decides. She has not heard
anything from the Town of Hillsborough.
This report was received as information.
B. ENERGY CONSERVATION REPORT
John Link stated that this report is about energy use and
efficiency in County buildings. Mr. Roger Hayes, Energy Manager for UNC, will
share the energy challenges UNC has faced and what he has done to address
these challenges in some of their buildings. Following this report, Pau'
Thames reported on the broad spectrum of energy use in County facilities an
strategies to address these challenges.
Mr. Hayes gave a lengthy report. In summary, he outlined the
566
energy issues for the nineties.. These include energy shortages, rising energy
cost, environmental impact of energy usage, legislative demands and increased
awareness of lighting costs. He used overheads to show the problems they
faced in trying to conserve energy and how they solved those problems. He
talked about fluorescent T-12 lamps and stated that the smaller the diameter,
the more efficient they are. Mr. Hayes presented several case studies for,UNC
buildings which indicated what was replaced, implementation cost,
payback/years and internal rate of return. He also presented information on
energy efficient motors.
Paul Thames briefly stated the recommendations as included in the
agenda abstract. These six recommendations are listed below:
1. Concentrate efforts in energy conservation on improving lighting
efficiency.
2. implement a program to investigate the lighting requirements of
every County building.
3. Investigate technology for energy savings other than lighting
fixtures.
4. Develop and implement a County energy policy.
5. Investigate replacement or modification of central heating and
cooling systems.
6. Identify specific projects.
John Link suggested that County staff bring back to the county
commissioners a specific proposal to retrofit the gym and other projects. He
will develop a multi-year plan which he will present to the Board of County
commissioners each year for approval.
Commissioner Willhoit asked for the staff to identify the cost of
..delaying and doing a multi-year plan with doing all the projects at one time.
Commissioner Insko asked that the design manual for the Economic
Development Districts include promoting energy efficiency.
VIII. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA
A. CABLE TV RESOLUTION AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES AGREEMENT
Albert Kittrell presented for consideration of adoption a
resolution providing for the regulation of cable TV rates. This resolution
would authorize an agreement with Triangle J Council of Governments to provide
cable rate regulation administration.
Bob Gwyn, Chair of the Cable TV Citizen Advisory Committee stated
that in order for the County to regulate rates for cable they need someone
with the expertise in that area to advise them. This is a reasonable way to
get some technical assistance so that the County can make knowledgeable
decisions when'the cable companies ask for an increase in their rates.
A motion was made by commissioner Willhoit, seconded by
Commissioner Gordon to adopt the resolution as stated below providing for the
regulation of cable rates, and enter into a cable television services
agreement with Triangle J Council of Governments and to authorize the Chair
to sign on behalf of the Board.
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BASIC SERVICE TIER RATES AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE. CHARGES OF CABLE TELEVISION
SYSTEMS OPERATING IN ORANGE COUNTY.
WHEREAS, on October 5, 1992, Congress enacted the Cable Television Consumer
567
Protection and Competition Act of 1992 which provides the basic
service tier rates, and the charges for related equipment.
installation and services, of a cable television system (herein
after, "Basic Service Rates and Charges") shall be subject tu-
regulation by a franchising authority in accordance with
regulations prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission
(hereinafter the "FCC"); and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 1993, the FCC prescribed such regulations in the Report
and Order In the Matter of Implementation of Sections of Cable
Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992: Rate
Re lation MM Docket 92-266, FCC 93-177 (released May 3, 1993)
hereinafter the "FCC Rate Regulations"); and
WHEREAS, the County of orange (hereinafter, "the County") is a franchising
authority with the legal authority to adopt, and the personnel to
administer regulations with respect to the Basic Service Rates and
Charges of any cable television system operating in the County,
including without limitation, the systems currently being operated
by Cablevision and Cablevision 'Industries (hereinafter "the
Companies") pursuant to An Ordinance Granting A Franchise to ATC,
Inc. and An Ordinance Granting A Franchise to Cablevision
industries (hereinafter "the franchises").
_WHEREAS, the County desires to regulate the Basic Service Rates and Charges
of the Companies and any other cable television system operating
in the County and shall do so in accordance with the FCC Rate
Regulations, notwithstanding any different or inconsistent
provisions in the franchises;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD C
COMMISSIONERS, THAT:
1. The County will follow the FCC Rate Regulations in its
regulation of the Basic Service Rates and Charges of the
companies and any other cable television system operating in
the County notwithstanding any different or inconsistent
provisions in the franchises; and
2. In connection with such regulations, the County will ensure a
reasonable opportunity for consideration of the views of all
interested parties; and -
3. The County Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the
County and file with the FCC such certification forms or other
instruments as are now or may hereafter be required by the FCC
Rate Regulations in order to enable the County to regulate
Basic Service Rates and Charges; and
4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
S. PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR NURSING HOMES SPECIAL
USER OFF-STREET PARKING AND DEFINITIONS
Planner Mary Willis stated that this is a proposal to create a new
land use category and development standards for nursing homes. On August I"
the proposed amendment was discussed by the County Commissioners. Severa
concerns dealing with the conditions of the Special Use Permit were addressea
by adding an amendment which would require any nursing home to be located with
568
direct access onto a public road.and also-.a provision that would require a 500
foot distance between two nursing homes. The second issue was whether a
nursing home should be approved as a Planned Development (PD) or as a Special
Use Permit (SUP). The process for these two types of approval procedures is
essentially the same. An item approved just as a SUP is a quasi-judicial
decision and is based on findings of whether or not the standards of .the
facility can meet the specific design standards set up in the provisions of
the ordinance. When a project is approved as a PD, there.are still the same
findings, however there is an additional decision to be made about the zoning
of the property. The zoning is a legislative decision and made on a case-by-
case basis. There would be more latitude to require modification or even turn
down a project if it didn't fit into that area.
On September 20, 1993, the Planning Board recommended the following
changes:
(1) Use the parking requirements currently in place for Group Homes
(One space per two beds plus one space per employee on shift of
maximum employment); and
(2) Delete 8.8.28.2c) regarding security measures to prevent residents
from leaving the site without assistance. This was later changed
by the staff and approved as follows:
"The applicant shall show on the site plan and/or floor plan
adequate safety measures to protect residents who as a result of
their mental or physical condition should not leave the facility
or site without assistance.
The Administration recommends approval of the proposed text amendments
to Articles 4, 8, 10 and 22 with the changes to Article 8.8.28.2 concerning
access and spacing between similar facilities, and revised parking standards
in Article 10. The Administration also recommends that the language proposed
by Staff on September 20 regarding security measures be included.
Commissioner Gordon noted that the commissioners asked that this be
treated as a PD process. There seems to be more focus on a SUP process.
These amendments would not completely solve the problem at Meadowbrook but it
would take them out of the nonconformance status and give them more security.
Commissioner Willhoit made reference to the distance between nursing
homes and asked what difference it would make if there is one home with 100
beds or two with 50 beds within 500 feet. The offsite impact is the concern
and is related to the number of beds and not the number of facilities. He
would suggest eliminating the requirement of 500 feet between the facilities.
Commissioner Gordon stated a concern about there being no upper limit.
Mary Willis stated that the number of beds in the facility and the
impact on the neighborhood would be considered with a rezoning and the Planned
Development process.
Commissioner Insko stated she would like this to be specifically a PD
and not special use. Also, there may be other restrictions that need to be
in place to guide people when submitting a proposal.
It was decided that.Commissioners Gordon and Insko will work with the
Planning Staff on the nursing home issue and these amendments and bring back
to the County Commissioners for consideration of approval.
C. NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Transportation Planner Carol Carter noted that this is a followup
569
to her presentation on September 7 when she presented a preliminary list of
projects that Orange County might want to look at as priority projects for
,.,
funding consideration by NCDOT through the TIP. The Board asked that staf,
evaluate five of those projects. Those evaluations are listed in the agenda
abstract. The five projects are listed below:
(1) Improvements to Homestead Road
(2) 1-85 Corridor Projects
(a) best management practices for erosion control during and after
construction
(b) bike and pedestrian access
(c) wildlife corridor
(3) Street Paving Programs
(4) Intersection Improvement Countywide
(5) Railroad Grade Crossing Improvements Countywide
Carol Carter explained that including the paving of rural roads in the
TIP could result in these roads not being paved for six to eight years. She
listed several options for funding improvements to secondary roads. One
option is to contact the local Board of Transportation members and request
that discretionary funds be used for street paving programs. Another option
is for the County to work with the NCDOT Board members in determining
allocations and priority listings for the Secondary Roads Improvement program
which is developed annually.
The Board agreed to meet with the local board members to talk about
getting some of the discretionary funds for secondary roads.
Commissioner Willhoit asked that during the TIP process, the County.,
encourage an increased utilization on a statewide basis of alternativ.
construction material like flyash, tires, rubber, etc. He asked that this b.:-
included in the TIP statement.
Carol Carter stated that the bridge maintenance money is really tight.
She has let DOT know of these concerns. She will get a list of those bridges
which have been painted.
Carol Carter continued listing the potential projects as included in
the agenda abstract.
Commissioner Gordon made reference to the list of intersections and
asked why it.has changed from.two years ago.... Carol Carter. stated that the....
list was developed from the high accident list from 1991 to the present.
There may have been some improvements to intersections which have decreased
the accidents or the severity of the accidents.
With regard to projects in the incorporated areas of the County, Carol
Carter indicated,that the County will present two statements -- one with the
independent list and one with the MPO list. Commissioner Gordon will work
with the staff on two separate statements and send them to the County
commissioners to get their approval/input before making her presentation on
October 25 at Jamestown.
A motion was made by commissioner Insko, seconded by Commissioner
Halkiotis to approve the orange County priority list and authorize
commissioner Gordon to update the MPO list and to distribute this to all Board
Members before getting Chair Carey's signature and presenting it at the TIP
hearing where she will speak in support of identified transportation
improvement needs.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
ADDED ITEM
_- 5 "7 U
D. FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR THE ARTSCENTER
Attorney Geof Gledhill stated that the five criteria the Board has
ased in the past includes (1) a letter describing what will be done, (2) being
informed of. who will be responsible for the pyrotechnics, (3) evidence of the
certification of the qualifications of the pyrotechnician, (4) certificate of
insurance to verify that there is insurance coverage for the event and .(5)
evidence that the public safety issues have been addressed. The fire chief
of Carrboro has indicated that they will be given a demonstration before the
flashpot is actually used. He recommends that if the Board approves this
request, that it be approved on the condition that the Carrboro Fire
Department is satisfied that the fleshpots are safe to use.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit,
seconded by Commissioner Insko to approve the issuance of a fireworks permit
contingent upon (1) approval by the Fire Chief of the Town of Carrboro, and
(2) negotiation of fire protection as determined by the Fire Chief and (3)
submission of adequate insurance protection to the County.
VOTE: AYES, 2; NOS, 2 (Commissioners Gordon and Halkiotis)
MOTION FAILED
IX. BOARD COMMENTS - NONE
X. COUNTY MANAGERS REPORT - NONE
XI. APPOINTMENTS - NONE
XII. MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to approve the minutes for September 21 and October 4 as corrected.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner
Insko to approve the minutes for August 4, 1993, September 7, 1993 and
September 14, 1993 as presented.
VOTE: UNANIMOUS
XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - NONE
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
with no further items to be considered, Vice-Chair Halkiotis adjourned
the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, November 1,
1993 at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the Old County Courthouse, Hillsborough,
North Carolina.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk