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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19740917- ~.~ ' The County Administrator advised the Board that he had interviewed several individuals for the position of Assistant County Administrator and Fiscal Officer and he felt he had found tha man he wished to hire for the position. However, he was not at the liberty to reveal the name of the individual as the individual was currently employed and he had not decided definitely to accept the position that was being offerred to him. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gattis asked the Board for permission to proceed with the hiring of an Assistant County Administrator and Fiscal Officer. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Melvin Whitfield it was moved and adopted that the County Administrator be authorized to proceed of the hiring of an Assistant County Administrator and Fiscal Officer. There being no further business to come before the-Board the said meeting was adjourned. C. rman Walker, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk Items filed with the Clerk: Report filed by Mr. George Williams Data filed by Elmer Oettinger on Cable TV. Approved: MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY j BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS September 17, 1974 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 1974, at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Commissioners Room at the Court- house in Hillsborough. Members Present: Chairman C. Norman Walker, Commissioners Flora Garrett, Henry S. Walker, Melvin Whitfield, and Richard E. Whitted. Members Absent: NONE. Edward Mann, Jr., Ann Barnes, Alene Ray, Max Kennedy, Glehn Aluman, and Frank Miller, members of the Recreation Study Committee were present. A proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Relating to Public Recreation and Parks for Orange County'.' was presented to each member of the Board. Chairman Walker stated that the members of this committee were present for the purpose of discussing a proposed ordinance that would relate to public recreation and parks of Orange County. Eddie Mann, Chairman of the Recreation Study Committee reviewed the proposal that had been set forth by his committee in a previous meeting with the Board of Commissioners. He reminded the Board that the Recreation Committee had not adopted it entirely. The proposals that had been made by the Consultants that had been employed to make a survey of the Recreational needs for the County. - Ann Barnes reviewed certain revisions of the proposed ordinance. Max Kennedy said he strongly emphasized that the geographical location be considered when the members of the Recreation Commission were appointed. ` Chairman Walker recognized Calvin Mellott. Mr. Mellott stated that he had been informed that his request for re-zoning of certain property in Chapel Hill Township would have to be again presented and considered by the County Planning Board and the County Board of Commissioners at another public hearing; as he had been advised by way of a letter from the Town of Chapel Hill that the prdper notice of intent had not been received by the adjoining property owners. Discussion ensued. ~.. 412 It was agreed that Mr. Mellott's problem was due to a technical matter, however, since the current property owners were not notified of zoning request then another public hearing must be called and duly advertized. ' The County Administrator was authorized to proceed with arranging of a special public hearing on the zoning request of Calvin Mellott. Chairman Walker recognized Dr. 0. David Garvin. Dr. Garvin presented the following letter from Claiborne S. Jones, Vice- Chancellor of the University of North Carolina.. "In our conference several weeks ago, you raised the question if the Uhiversity's probable capacity to continue supplying quarters and financial support to the District Health Department, which for many years has occupied a University house on "Old Fraternity Row" and has received annually a University contribution of $6,000 in support of the Department's activities. At that time, I mentioned the increasing budgetary pressure which the University is .experiencing as a result of cost hcreases without off-setting appropriations, and I also boated out that University space needs have increased to the point where we are now forced to rent off-campus space for a number of University functions. I concluded by expressing the opinion that,in the circumstances,..the District Health Department would be wise not to count upon the Universitv's being able to continue. ,~ Following a more. detailed analysis of our budget limitations, ,I'wr to you under date of September 6 1974, that the University will t to discontinue, after this fiscal year,. the $6,000 annual~_co_ nX_tribc which it has been making to the department for many years. I now have the results of a survey of our current space needs"'and space utilization an3 regret that I must confirm for you what.I ave tion will hereafiter be'needed for University use. The relationship between the Health Department and the University, extending over many years, has been so far as I know a mutually satisfactory and productive one. I know you will understand that we hope to continue such a relationship in every possible and appropriate way, even though our circumstances at this time make it impossible for us to continue providing the quarters and _ , financial support which has been possible in the past." Dr. Garvin reviewed with the Board the matter of securing adequate office space for the District Health Department. The Board authorized Dr. Garvin to continue his search for office space. Commissioner Flora Garrett stated she had received a letter from Dr. Harry Phillips. The said letter had contained a request that a foot bridge be installed at Discussibh ensued,. The County Administrator stated that Gary Sykes had called him to request that the Board pass an ordinance to require that trees infected with Pine Beetles must be cut.. Discussion ensued. The Register of Deeds presented a plat designated as property of Troy Sluder, formerly property of Eugene~Blackwood, located in Chapel Hi11 Township. The said plat had been approved by the County Planning Board on September 16. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett it was moved that the plat of Troy Sluter be approved. Chairman Walker called for a vote on the motion. Commissioners Flora Garrett, Henry 5. Walker, C. Norman Walker, and Melvin Whitfield voted aye. Commissioner Richard E. Whitted voted nay. Chairman Walker inquired it there was anything that needed to be presented to j the Board-prior Eb_the declaring of'an Executive Session. The Board then declared an Executive Session as there were matters of land ~, acquisition and personnel that would be discussed. Chairman Walker reconvened the Board in Executive Session. The County Administrator advised the Board that he was now in the position to reveal the name of the individuals that he wished to hire as Assistant County Administrator and Fiscal Officer. 41'3 He stated that Neal Evans had agreed to accept the position and that. his employment would began on October 28 and his salary would be X18,000 a year. Discussion ensued. The Board approved of Mr. Gattis' choice. Mr. Gattis advised the Board that the County had an opportunity to purchase three (3) acres of land from James Bennett is located in Hillsborough Township. Mr. Gattis explain that the property was rather isolated and he felt would be an ideal site for the location. of the Dog Pound and the Garage building. Discussion ensued. The Board authorized Mr. Gattis to proceed with his negotiations with Mr. Bennett. There being no further business to come before the Board the said meeting was adjourned. ~~~~ ~ ~~ C. rman Walker, Chairman Betty June Hayes, Clerk Ttems filed with the Clerk: Letter from Claiborne S. Jones to Dr. Garvin. Approved: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS October 7, 1974 The Orange County Board met in regular session on Monday, October 7, 1974 at 10 o'clock A.M. in the Commissioners Room in the Courthouse in Hillsborough. Members Present: Chairman Norman Walker, and Commissioners Henry S. Walker, Flora Garrett, Richard E. Whitted, and Melvin Whitfield. Members Absent: None. Chairman Walker referred the Board to Item I on the Agenda: (Plats for con- sideration: MINOR SUBDIVISION A. Harold J. Yates: SUBDIVISIONS A. Stoneybrook, Final Plat, B. Carolina Forest, Final Plat, C. Wolf's Pond, Section 5, for reapprovel) Clayton Haithcock presented the following plat: A. Plat of property of Harold J. and Patsy P. Yates, four (4) lots Eno. Township dated July 1, 1974. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted, that the plat of Harold J. and Patsy P. Yates be approved. Mr. Haithcock presented the following subdivision plats: A. Stoneybrook, two plats. Upon ;notion of Commissioner Melvin Whitfield, seconded by Commissioner. Richard E. Whitted, it was moved and adopted, that the two plats of Stoneybrook be approved. B. Carolina Forest, Phase I, (12) lots Mr. Haithcock stated that this plat had been approved for the owners who had failed to present the plat for recording during the proper time period and that the plat needed to be reapproved by the Bcard in order that same might be recorded. '~ Upon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by ":Commssioner:Melvin Whitfield, it was moved and adopted, that the plat of Carolina Forest be reapproved and the Chairman was authorized to sign the certificate of approval. C. North Forest Hills, Phase 5 Mr. Haithcock advised the.BOard that this plat had been approved by the County Planning Board. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Flora Garrett, seconded by Commissioner Henry S. Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the plat of North Forest Hills be returned to the County Planning Board and that the Board endorse the recommenda- tion of the County Planning Board in rejecting said plat.