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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - 19890403 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1989 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr. , and Commissioners Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell, Shirley E. Marshall and Don Willhoit. ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant County Manager Albert Kittrell, Recreation and Parks Director Mary Anne Black, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning Director Marvin Collins, and Tax Assessor Kermit Lloyd. BOARD AND MANAGERS COMMENTS The date in #1 of the recommendation for item G-4 was corrected to read May 1 instead of April 1. The recommendation for F3 was added to read "to approve the 31 requests for refunds of tax bills as submitted by the Tax Assessor" . The statement "and authorize the Chair to sign" was added to item Dl. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chairman Carey announced that all those who wish to speak will be heard at the time their item is discussed. 2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Mr. Everett Squires complained about the chicken manure and the way it was being spread all in one place near his home. He expressed concern about the contamination of the water supply in the area. Because of the smell he cannot eat in his own home. He asked that his taxes be reduced by 75%. He also complained about the closest green box location being fifteen miles from his home. Chairman Carey informed Mr. Squires that his request for a reduction in taxes would need to be made to the Tax Assessor. The County is trying to find additional green box locations. Commissioner Marshall made reference to the injunction and questioned how limited the County is. She asked that this situation be reviewed to see if the County could do more. County Manager John Link informed the Board that he is monitoring this situation and the health aspect is being investigated by the Environmental Health staff. They will continue to monitor the situation. Commissioner Willhoit suggested having Environmental Management look at the situation and, more specifically, monitor how near the manure is to a stream. He asked that the County order be reviewed to see if it could be changed since it is clearly not effective in terms of the Squires. C. MINUTES - NONE PUBLIC CHARGE Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. read the Public Charge. ri D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS 1. ORANGE COUNT SENIOR GAMES Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to proclaim April 17-29, 1989 as Orange County Senior Games Event Days and to authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. The proclamation is stated below: WHEREAS, According to recent population figures, there are over 10,000 persons over 55 years of age in Orange County; and, WHEREAS, Orange County is concerned about the health, fitness, and general well- being of its older adult population; and, WHEREAS, Orange County Senior Games provides a special opportunity for older adults to grow positively in the areas of health, fitness, and social well-being; and, WHEREAS, Orange County would like to encourage local business and resident support and participation from county residents age 55 and older; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners declares April 17-29, 1989 as Orange County Senior Games Event Days and encourages citizens age 55 and over to participate. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. E. REPORTS - NONE F. ITEMS Q DECISION _ CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as listed below: 1. CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR THE ANIMAL CONTROL BUILDING To approve a contract with Holt Construction Company for renovation of the Animal Control Offices for a sum of $65,840, with a separate contingency of $1,010; and authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the Board. 2. APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR SATURDAY SCHOOL FOR SENIORS To approve a funding request for $2,400 and a letter of support to the Town of Chapel Hill for the Saturday School for Seniors based at the Phillips Jr. High School in Chapel Hill. 3. TAX REFUNDS REQUESTS To approve the 31 requests for refund of tax bills as submitted by the Tax Assessor and as listed below: NAME ACCOUNT # TOTAL REFUND R. L. Montgomery 26994 $ 589.29 E. L. Montgomery 50394 293.03 Carol M. Mead 49592 46.80 Connie Rae McDonald 80686 152.13 Stephen Oglesbee 48973 202.83 Charles T. Mann, II 116430 92.58 Michael D. Mansfield 117473 171.87 Ned Thorpe and Gloria 31841 132.91 Stephen B. Lamb 7921172 467.60 Jeanne Riggsbee 29351 30.46 Brenda D. Barbee 129858 110.37 Larry R. Albert 125212 129.34 Dennis A. Cummings 110645 135.92 William & Elva Corr 65679 74.93 Allen A. Cates 67879 64.80 Randy R. Barbee 118268 108.32 Sylvia G. Barnes 74636 158.87 C. P. Buckner Steel 34014 421.89 Teresa A. Whitted 90551 95.25 Glenn Tig 88809 2.86 Harvey & Marcia Leonard 117536 80.00 Carolyn Rashti 87003124 16.02 Goforth Properties 122132 1,387.40 Rudolpy & Ruth Hardee 90352 202.02 Jerry & Fran Baity 80715 602.10 Raymond Laws 91772 228.10 J. Oral Strickland % GMAC 103929 85.30 Vance 0. Walker 116465 121.94 Samuel W. Wilburn 98859 126.20 Lonnie J. Adams 2819 98.33 Thomas and Lucia Gambill 53106 133.23 4. PETITION FOR ADDITION FOR ROADS IN LAUREL SPRINGS SUBDIVISION To approve a petition from NCDOT for the addition of Quinn Court, Oxford Court, Gibbon Drive, Valen Court, and Laurel Springs Drive in Laurel Springs Subdivision to the State-maintained Secondary Road System. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. G. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA 1. OUTREACH PILOT FUNDS FOR DOMICILIARY HOMES UNDER SENATE BILL 312 Motion was made by Commissioner Halkiotis, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve the endorsement of Senate Bill 312 that would continue the Outreach Activities Pilot Program to the residents of Orange County's Family Care and Rest Homes by the County Recreation and Parks Department and communicate that endorsement to the Orange County Delegation. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 2. WATER/SEWER POLICY ( A copy of this policy is in the Commissioners' Library, in the Commissioners' Policy Manual and in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's Office) . Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Marshall to adopt the Water/Sewer Policy as presented. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3. SELECTION FOR RESERVOIR SITE Chairman Carey stated this item was placed on the agenda for the purpose of directing staff for any further information needed by the Commissioners before a final decision is considered. No additional information was requested. This will be placed on the next agenda for decision. Chris Best presented a list of questions about the reservoir site. This list is in the permanent agenda file. 4. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Marshall, to set the first meeting of the E & R Board for Monday, May 1, 1989 at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of administering the oath of office; to set the second meeting of the E & R Board for May 16 at 4:00 p.m. , in the Southern Human Service Building in Chapel Hill, and to set the final meeting for June 5, 1989 at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of approving the minutes and adjourning. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. H. APPOINTMENTS The following appointments were approved by the Board: ARTS COMMISSION - reappointment of Joan Cohen, Edna H. Gambling, Jeanne Phillips and Vivian Walker to three year terms; reappointment of Linda Smith Fields to a one year term, and extension of terms for Roland Buchanan, Rebecca Carnes, Elon Eidenier and Edgar Marston to February, 1990. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION - Dennis Bonesteel and Tony Thorton were appointed as Hillsborough representatives. These terms will end November, 1992. I. ADJOURNMENT With no further items to come before the Board, Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. adjourned the meeting. The next regular meeting of the Board will be held at 7:30 p.m. on April 18, 1989 in the Courtroom of the old Post Office, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Moses Carey, Jr. , Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk