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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19970505APPROVED 9116197 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1997 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair William L. Crowther and Commissioners Margaret W. Brown, Moses Carey, Jr., Alice M. Gordon and Stephen H. Halkiotis. COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr., Assistant County Managers Rod Visser and Albert Kittrell and Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe (All other staff members will be identified appropriately below) NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THESE MINUTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT AGENDA FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE. ALL RECORDING TAPES OF THE MEETING WILL BE KEPT FOR FIVE (5) YEARS. 1. ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA It was agreed that items b, c, e, f, g, k and I would be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. Report "C" (Presentation of 1997-98 Board of County Commissioner Goals) was removed and will be added to the May 15 work session. The Board added to the Consent Agenda item "o" - Modification of Board of County Commissioners Meeting Schedule. Item 5-c for the Consolidated Housing Plan Annual Update was deleted and will be placed on the next agenda. 2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS a. Matters on the Printed Agenda Chair Crowther stated that citizens who have indicated a desire to speak on any item on the printed agenda will be recognized at the appropriate time. b. Matters not on the Printed Agenda Mr. Talbert made reference to a letter and a visit from Zoning Enforcement Officer Jim Hinkley. He has been cited for parking cars on a newly graveled area at his home. Chair Crowther referred this to staff and requested a report on this specific situation. Mr. Sim Efland made reference to the designation of water quality critical area around the Seven Mile Creek reservoir. This was done primarily because this was the proposed site of a reservoir that never materialized. The drainage from the highway has been changed and the water runs under the bridge and across the road. He has property in this area and would like for the County Commissioners to consider changing this designation so his property will be marketable. PUBLIC CHARGE The Chair dispensed with the reading of the Public Charge. 3. BOARD COMMENTS Commissioner Gordon made reference to a recommendation from the Innovation and Efficiency Committee about placing a cap on the nondepartmental budgets. John Link said that they are focusing on the outcomes of nondepartmental agencies and are considering a cap on funding. Commissioner Gordon reported that she, Commissioner Carey and others took a trip to the Meadowmont school site. There was standing water in the playfields which are not designated as wetlands. She feels that this may be correctable. However, where there is standing water in wetlands and elsewhere, there can be bugs and she wonders if anything can be done about them. Commissioner Halkiotis expressed a concern that County Commissioners who are expected to fund a middle school on this site, have to be personally escorted if they want to see this site. He asked the County Engineer to explain why the Corp of Engineers have already marked the area. Commissioner Halkiotis said that he read Geoffrey Gledhill's legislative package dated March 18 and compared it with the information the County Commissioners considered on April 9. He asked that Chair Crowther provide an explanation on the change of wording on the proposed local legislation for the Human Rights Ordinance. Commissioner Brown was also interested in receiving an explanation. Commissioner Brown said that she visited the Meadowmont site and would like to see a policy where the County Commissioners have the right to do site visits for future schools. Commissioner Brown thanked County staff for a very successful charrette on east Franklin street at the future site of the Skills Development Center. They worked all day in getting a plan together for that site. It was most successful Commissioner Carey made reference to a letter from Planning Board Chair Karen Barrows which asked for guidance on the issue of land dedicated to stub-outs in subdivision developments, to allow for access to undeveloped land adjacent to the subdivision. He feels it is important to give the Planning Board some guidance on whether or not the County Commissioners still support their present policy. This was discussed later in the meeting on page 8. Commissioner Brown made reference to the work session on the 15th and the EDC Strategic Plan. By using the Economic Development Strategic Plan, she numbered the goals and listed her comments under each goal, leaving room for the other County Commissioners to do the same if they so desire. It was agreed that this would be the working document for that meeting. 4. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT - NONE 5. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS A. A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE PLANNED NORTH CAROLINA 751 CONNECTOR Commissioner Gordon made reference to a copy of this abstract which has been modified to emphasize deleting the plan from all Orange County plans. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the resolution as stated below: A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING ORANGE COUNTY'S OPPOSITION TO THE PLANNED NC 751 CONNECTOR AND DELETING THE CONNECTOR FROM ALL ORANGE COUNTY PLANS WHEREAS, the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Urban Area Thoroughfare Plan depicts the planned northward extension of NC 751 to connect US 70 with 1-85 (The "NC 751 Connector" ); and WHEREAS, the NC 751 Connector is not depicted nor endorsed by any of the mutually adopted Thoroughfare Plans by Orange County and the North Carolina Board of Transportation; and WHEREAS, on January 16, 1995, the New Hope Creek Advisory Committee discussed the planned connector road to NC 751 and identified as concerns the possible impacts on: 1) The NC 751 Scenic Road; 2) The Duke Forest research lands west of NC 751; 3) The New Hope Creek Corridor and tributaries including Mud Creek and Sandy Creek; and WHEREAS, on March 18, 1997 the Board resolved to pursue the deletion of the NC 751 Connector from the Durham Municipal and Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Thoroughfare Plans; and WHEREAS, the Board has adopted both general and specific plans to promote the orderly growth and development of the area within Orange County, none of which endorse the construction of the NC 751 Connector; and WHEREAS, although some adopted plans depict the NC 751 Connector, it was not the intent of the Board to endorse the construction of the facility, but rather to promote a comprehensive system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within Orange County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby with this resolution affirm that the Board unanimously opposes the planned NC 751 Connector, and 2. The Board directs the Orange County Planning Board to pursue the timely deletion of any mention or depiction of the planned NC 751 Connector from all previously adopted plans including but not necessarily limited to, the EDD Design Guidelines, the New Hope Corridor Open Space Master Plan, the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and the Joint Planning Land Use Plan through the proper and customary procedures, and 3. The Board directs the Orange County Planning Board to adhere, as much as possible, to the following schedule in the deletion of all mention of the NC 751 Connector in the®EDD Design Guidelines: Present an amendment for Board of Commissioners decision on August 4, 1997, and 4. The Board directs the Orange County Planning Board to adhere, as much as possible, to the following schedule in the deletion of all mention of the NC 751 Connector in all thoroughfare, bicycle, and pedestrian plans: Present an update of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the Board of Commissioners decision in February, 1998, and 5. If it is necessary as a result of plans being amended and adopted by the Board to delete references to the NC 751 Connector, the Board directs the Planning Board to develop Comprehensive Plan Amendments to insure that all references to the NC 751 Connector are deleted from the maps and texts of all adopted and/or pertinent plans for Orange County, and® 6. The Board directs that in the future no proposed Orange County plans will include the addition of the NC 751 Connector. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND SENIOR CENTER WEEK PROCLAMATIONS A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve both proclamations as stated below: PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, According to the latest population figures, there are more than 13,000 persons over 60 years of age in Orange County and, WHEREAS, The President of the United States has declared May as Older Americans Month; and, WHEREAS, Orange County is proud of the older adults who live here and wishes to show appreciation for what they contributed to their County, State and Nation; and, WHEREAS, All Orange County citizens enjoy the fruits of older persons and their labors and are inspired to continue to make Orange County a good place in which to live; and, WHEREAS, Orange County also wishes to set aside a special month for recognition of the older segment of its citizenry; NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, join the Governor of North Carolina and the President of the United States in PROCLAIMING May, 1997, as OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND, further, do encourage all citizens to join us in honoring our older Americans. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Local communities support over 10, 000 Senior Centers in the United States, and, WHEREAS, Orange County has recognized the importance of Senior Centers and has provided leadership in the development and operations of such facilities in the County, and, WHEREAS, Senior Centers affirm the dignity, self-worth and independence of olderpersons by facilitating their decisions and knowledge, and enabling their continued contribution to the community, and, WHEREAS, Encouraged and supported by the Older Americans Act, Senior Centers function as service delivery focal points, help older persons to help themselves and each other, and offer opportunities to become physically active mentally challenged, emotionally supported and socially involved, and, WHEREAS, The month of May has historically been proclaimed Older Americans Month, and communities across the country are giving special recognition to older persons and the role of Senior Centers in serving them, NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby PROCLAIM the week of May 11 through May 17, 1997 as SEN IOR CENTER WEEK AND, further, do call upon the people of our community to honor older Americans and the Senior Centers that bring together activities and services to their benefit. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. CONSOLIDATED HOUSING PLAN ANNUAL UPDATE/1997 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN This item was moved to the next agenda. D. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the resolution as stated below: PROCLAMATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF CONAUSSIONERS NATIONAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION WEEK V41IEREAS, historic preservation is an effective tool for managing growth, revitalizing neighborhoods, fostering local pride and maintaining community character while enhancing livability; and WHEREAS, historic preservation is relevant for communities across the nation, both urban and rural, and for Americans of all ages, all walks of life and all ethnic backgrounds; and WHEREAS, it is important to celebrate the role of history in our lives and the contributions made by dedicated individuals in helping to preserve the tangible aspects of the heritage that has shaped us as a people, and WHEREAS, "Preservation Begins at Home" is the theme for National Historic Preservation Week 1997, cosponsored by the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation: NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim May 11-17, 1997, as National Historic Preservation Week and calls upon the people of Orange County to join their fellow citizens across the United States in recognizing and participating in this special observance. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR NORMA B. WHITE A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to approve the resolution of appreciation as stated below: RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION for NORMA B. WHITE WHEREAS, Norma B. White was appointed as a charter member of the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission on May 21,1991; and WHEREAS, Norma led the Historic Preservation Commission as its Chair and Vice Chair for three years ; and WHEREAS, she faithfully served her fellow citizens of Orange County on this volunteer commission which laid the foundation for the County's program of preserving its historic and archaeological resources; and WHEREAS, her knowledge and experience in landscape architecture consistently guided the Historic Preservation Commission in their efforts; THEREFORE, the members of the Orange Counter Board of Commissioners do hereby thank Norma B. White, upon her retirement from the Orange County Historic Preservation Commission, for the service she performed on their behalf. ADOPTED this the 5th day of May, 1997. VOTE: UNANIMOUS F. DISABILITY AWARENESS WEEK PROCLAMATION A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the resolution as stated below: RESOLUTION SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council is a non-profit, volunteer citizens' action group dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities in Orange County; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council seeks to promote opportunities for disabled citizens to work and live in an environment free of barriers imposed by architecture, attitude, and/or lack of opportunity; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council conducts annual ceremonies to recognize individuals, organizations, or groups who actively include in their services and programs people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council guides and educates the community about the Americans with Disabilities Act; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council received the 1996 Governor's Trophy as the Most Outstanding Mayor's Committee in North Carolina by the N. C. Governor's Advocacy Council on Persons with Disabilities; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Disability Awareness Council won second place in the category of counties under 100,000 population in the National Organization on Disability's annual awards competition among 4,500 participants in the United States, which carries a cash award of $2,500, and WHEREAS, this is only the second time in the twenty-six year history of the National Organization on Disability that a North Carolina entity has been recognized. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, congratulates the ORANGE COUNTY DISABILITY AWARENESS COUNCIL for its recognition as the State of North Carolina's Most Outstanding Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities, for winning a second place award from the National Organization on Disability, and for its continuing efforts to improve the lives of the disabled citizens of Orange County. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS -NONE 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE 8. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve those items on the consent agenda as stated below: A. APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were approved: Orange County Arts Commission William Nevill for an unexpired term ending March 31, 1999 Joy Stewart for an unexpired term ending March 31, 1998 Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control financing Authority Bob Hall for a term ending March 31, 2000 Bill Bracey for a term ending March 31, 2000 Cathy Carroll for a term ending March 31, 2000 Advisory Board on Aging Florence Gray Soltys for an unexpired term ending June 30, 1998 B. MINUTES This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. C. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REVISIONS - WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. D. FACILITIES USE ORDINANCE MODIFICATION The Board approved modifying the County's Facilities Use Ordinance to prohibit weapons of all kinds on County property. E. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT AND INCREASE IN HOURS - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) COORDINATOR This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. F. HEALTH CHECK OUTREACH PROJECT AGREEMENTS This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. G. DENTAL SCREENING CONTRACT This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. H. SUBCONTRACT BETWEEN THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE CHAPEL HILL TRAINING OUTREACH PROJECT INC. The Board agreed to accept a subcontract from the Chapel Hill Training and Outreach project Inc. in the amount of $12,878.00 for the Orange County Health Department to provide supportive services to the Family Resource Center in Northern Orange County and authorized the health Director to sign the agreement in accordance with the policy previously approved by the Commissioners. 1. BUDGET AMENDMENT #7 The Board approved the following budget ordinance amendments: GENERALFUND Source - Non-Departmental - Miscellaneous $ (43,558) Appropriation - Public Safety $ 43,558 (to transfer from the Sheriff's contingency account for deputy positions to staff jail addition) Source - Non-Departmental $ (6,250) Appropriation - Non-Departmental Drainage Basin Study $ 6,250 (to budget one half of the County's share of the Corp of engineer's Drainage Basin Study) J. PETITION FOR ADDITION -ACORN RIDGE TRAIL AND OAKVIEW COURT IN ENO TOWNSHIP The Board accepted a petition from NCDOT approving the addition of Acorn Ridge Trail and Oakview Court in Eno Township to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. K. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR BELMONT SUBDIVISION This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. L. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR CEDAR POINTE This item was moved to the end of the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. M. BID AWARD FOR FOOD STAMP DIRECT MAIL ISSUANCE CONTRACT The Board approved and authorized the Chair to sign a three-year contract, effective July 1, 1997, with Cost Containment, Inc. for the direct mailing of food stamps at a not-to-exceed rate of $0.448 per transaction following receipt of written approval of the contract from the State. N. NO ITEM ADDED ITEM 0. MODIFICATION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING SCHEDULE The Board approved modifying the meeting schedule changing the presentation of the Budget from May 27 to May 29, 1997. VOTE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA: UNANIMOUS STUB-OUTS IN SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to reaffirm the present Planning Board policy for land dedicated to stub-outs in subdivision developments to allow for access to undeveloped land adjacent to the subdivision. VOTE: UNANIMOUS ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA B. MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the minutes as corrected for December 7, 1996. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REVISIONS - WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION Commissioner Carey asked that the ordinance revision cover volunteers. He was told that this revision will be incorporated into the Personnel Ordinance and that volunteers would be covered in another document. Commissioner Gordon asked about the guidelines and was told that these are listed in a document separate. She also asked about identification of high risk employees. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to table this item for receipt of further information. VOTE: UNANIMOUS E. CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT AND INCREASE IN HOURS - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ES0 COORDINATOR After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to change the ESL (English as a Second Language) Coordinator position by (1) amending the Orange County classification and Pay Plan to change the salary grade of ESL Coordinator from Salary Grade 62 to Salary Grade 64 and (2) increasing the hours of the ESL Coordinator position from 20 hours to 30 hours each week. VOTE: UNANIMOUS F. HEALTH CHECK OUTREACH PROJECT AGREEMENTS A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the Health Check Outreach Project implementation agreement and authorize the Health Director to sign the document in accordance with the policy previously approved by the Commissioners. VOTE: UNANIMOUS G. DENTAL SCREENING CONTRACT A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a contract amendment from the Orange County Partnership For Young Children, the Local Smart Start Board which will enable the Orange County Health Department Dental program to provide dental screening and education services to over 2,000 children, ages 0 - 5. VOTE: UNANIMOUS K. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR BELMONT SUBDIVISION Planner Eddie Kirk explained the common open space area of the plan and also the rationale for the location of the septic field. The easements will be recorded for each lot. Commissioner Gordon expressed a concern about the septic lines going under the roads and across other property. She is disappointed that we have these offsite drain fields and feel that this is a recipe for disaster. She would like to see if there was another way of doing this. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to table this Preliminary Plan for further information. Commissioner Carey said that he understands the concerns but the planning staff and Planning Board have reviewed this subdivision and the administration has made a recommendation . He also has concerns but feels this is something that needs to be worked out between the property owner and the people who buy these lots. Chair Crowther said that this is the first subdivision to be submitted under the Flexible development regulations and if we scrutinize every one that comes through, it will set a precedent. NOTE: no vote was taken on the previous motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Preliminary Plan for Belmont Subdivision per the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS, 4; NOS, 1 (Commissioner Gordon) L. PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR CEDAR POINTE A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the Preliminary Plan for Cedar Pointe per the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION -REGULAR AGENDA A. Special Use Permit W-3-97 -ORANGE REGIONAL LANDFILL The Board considered a Class A Special Use Permit application for an addition to the Orange Regional Landfill. The Landfill is located on the north and south side of Eubanks Road, north of Chapel Hill The subject property contains 12.76 acres and is located immediately west of the existing landfill on the north side of Eubanks Road. The applicants are requesting a Class A Special Use Permit under Article 8.8.2 of the Orange County Zoning Ordinance to construct a 4000 square foot vehicle maintenance building, to process yard waste and storm debris on an ongoing basis, and to process recyclable materials which will include white appliances, tire and scrap metal. Roger Barr stated his opposition to this application. He noted that the property is in the rural buffer which was created to preserve the rural character around Chapel Hill . Also, he does not feel that this use is consistent with the Land Use Plan of the County. A motion was made by Chair Crowther, seconded by Commissioner Carey to close the public hearing and approve the Class A Special Use Permit per the Planning Board recommendation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR MAY 27, 1997 Planner Mary Willis summarized the items which are scheduled to be heard at the Quarterly Public Hearing. Several comments, suggestions and changes were made to the advertisement. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to remove the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments for private cemeteries from this public hearing. VOTE: UNANIMOUS A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Carey to approve the advertisement for the Quarterly Public Hearing for May 27, 1997 with changes as noted by staff. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. PHASE II OF THE ORANGE COUNTY GROUNDWATER RESOURCES INVESTIGATION Jahn Link explained this draft scope of work for the phase two potion of the water resources investigation. A motion was made by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to (1) approve the proposed scope of work, (2) commit the funding necessary to pay the County share of the project, and (3) direct staff to provide a letter outlining the Board's actions in this matter and making the necessary assurances to USGS as to the County's formal agreement to participate in the phase two study VOTE: UNANIMOUS D. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION Commissioner Gordon explained this proposal. She amended the purpose and specific duties to emphasize the inclusion of environmental protection. A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Brown to approve the recommendation. Commissioner Carey expressed a concern with the composition of the membership and suggested adding to the fifth line under #C-2 the words "and stakeholder interest that the Commissioners deem appropriate". This would ensure an opportunity for nontechnical citizens to serve on this committee. Chair Crowther said that the Soil and Water Board would like to meet with the County Commissioners about this commission and also the Water Resources Committee will be discussing this proposed commission at their meeting tomorrow night. He suggested waiting until these two boards have an opportunity to offer input before approving this recommendation. VOTE: AYES, 2; NOS (Commissioners Carey, Crowther and Halkiotis) A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Carey to wait for input from other groups and bring this back for Board approval as quickly as possible in June. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 10. REPORTS A. TRIANGLE SPORTSPLEX OPERATIONS This report was presented by various members of the Orange County Community Activity Corporation Board of Directors and the Recreational Management Services Corporation, which has been operating the SportsPlex since June 1996 under an agreement with the Board of Directors. Commissioner Gordon asked for a copy of the financial statement and also the schedule of events. Commissioner Carey commended the Board of Directors for what they have been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time. He feels this facility serves people from all over the County and he thanked everyone for their hard work. Commissioner Brown expressed appreciation for this facility. She asked about their plans for maintenance reserve and was told that there are plans but it is not funded at the present time. The building is being maintained on an ongoing basis. A motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Brown to receive the report as information. VOTE: UNANIMOUS B. CAPITAL NEEDS ADVISORY TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT John Link made the initial presentation. Rev. Bob Seymour, Chair of the Task Force, summarized the report. Bob Schmidt, outgoing President of the Friends of the Chapel Hill Senior Center, said that he does not agree with the recommendation to not purchase the senior center in Chapel Hill . They would like to have a permanent facility and hope the County Commissioners will consider their situation. Commissioner Carey suggested that the Board receive this as a report and put this on their agenda for their June 19 budget work session for a more in-depth discussion. Commissioner Halkiotis said he was concerned about the minority reports attached to this recommendation. He feels that there are school needs but also that there are other needs in this County. He noted that because there were a large number of school system people on this Task Force, that the County needs and the senior needs got left out. Commissioner Brown asked that Orange County Schools give an explanation and rationale for a second high school. C. PRESENTATION OF 1997-98 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER GOALS This item was deleted from the agenda 11. APPOINTMENTS -NONE 12. MINUTES - NONE 13. CLOSED SESSION ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE PERSONNEL MATTER Authority: G.S. Sections 143-318.11(a)(3) and (6) This item was moved forward to the next meeting. 14. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to come before the Board, Chair Crowther adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting will be held on May 21, 1997 at the OWASA meeting room at 400 Jones Ferry Road in Carrboro, North Carolina. William L. Crowther, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk