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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-02-1987 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1987 7: 30 P.M. OLD COURTHOUSE HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. A. BOARD COMMENTS B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 1. Matters on the Printed Agenda (We would appreciate you signing the pad ahead of time so that you are not overlooked. ) 2 . Matters not on the Printed Agenda C. MINUTES (None) PUBLIC CHARGE The Board of Commissioners pledges to the citizens of Orange County its respect. The Board asks its citizens to conduct themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At any time should any member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending member to leave the meeting until that indivi- dual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. PAGE # D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS 001 1. Women's History Month E. REPORTS 003 1. Presentation on Modular Construction by Jim Gibson, Systems Crafts, Inc. 005 2. Orange County Arts Commission 007 3 . Lake Orange Property Owners Survey Response • v s PAGE # F. ITEMS FOR DECISION--CONSENT AGENDA (Any item may be removed for separate consideration) 013 1. Authorization for the Manager to Submit the RSVP Renewal Application 015 2. FY 1987-88 Non-Departmental Agency Budget Applica- tion 025 3 . Carolina Cable--Change in Organization 034 4. Efland Sewer Bond Order G. ITEMS FOR DECISION---REGULAR AGENDA 035 1. Board Priorities for the 1987-88 Budget 036 2. Cable T.V. Extension Policy--First Reading 039 3. House Numbering Ordinance and Renumbering System 048 4. Personnel Ordinance Revisions 058 5. Board of Equalization and Review Establishment 060 6. Creation of an Agricultural Advisory Board 065 7. Project Ordinance Amendment and Report--Orange County Housing Authority 067 H. APPOINTMENTS I. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ! ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NOINL. MEETING DATE 3-2-87 001 SUBJECT: Proclamation of Women' s History Month _ DEPARTMENT: Commission for Women J PUBLIC HEARING: YES - x NO ATTACHMENT(S) : proclamation INFORMATION CONTACT: Andi Reynolds Coordinator PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH -- 732-8181 HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361 CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251 MEBANE - 227-2031 • DURHAM - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To officially recognize March, 1987, as Women' s History Month, one of several celebratory events planned for the citizens of Orange County.•To continue the advisory role of the Commission for Women to the Board of Commissioners. IMPACT: Secures the Commission for Women' s role as advisor to the Board in the public eye; lends credibility to other planned events. • RECO,•,MENDATION(S) : As the Board decides. 002 ORANGE COUNTY The Orange County Commission for Women submits the following proclamation to the Orange County Board of Commissioners: WHEREAS, the month of March, 1987, has been designated as "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH" by the U. S. Congress; and WHEREAS, this commemoration of the vast contributions of women of every race, class and ethnic background is worthy of note to all citizens; and WHEREAS, the many contributions have been historically undervalued and over- looked; and WHEREAS, women continue to be integral to the leadership, well-being and quality of life of Orange County; now THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County, proclaim the month of March, 1987, as WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH and commend this observance to Orange County citizens. Orange County Commission for Women • 131 Court Street • Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hillsborough: 732-8181 • Chapel Hill: 967-9251 • Mebane: 227-2031 • Durham: 688-7331 1MOMM OOo ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda Item No.E� ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: INFORMATION ON INNOVATIVE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION, SYSTEMS CRAFTS, INC. DEPARTMENT: COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: SHIRLEY MEMORANDUM FROM CHAIR MARSHALL, X505 TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To introduce Mr. Jim Gibson, a contractor in modular concrete and steel structures. Mr. Gibson's company has recently expanded its market in North Carolina and the information imparted might prove particularly beneficial when construction requiring rapid; quality construction is necessitated. The information is provided to alert the Board to alternative construction methods that could be utilized by this County. ORANGE COUNTY CpMMISSIONERS 106 Easr Aviamu sr LANE .LSBOROVGH, N. O. . 27278 ===KOs C!4 JOHN HAHTWELL SHH{LEY E.MARSHALL DON WrLLNOfT - MEMORANDUM TO: Board of Commissioners Kenneth R. Thompson FROM: Shirl DATE: January 5, 1987 RE: Capital Building Discussions Jim Gibson and I had a long-awaited meeting this morning; the subject proved timely . He now constructs buildings swith a new ptype of modular s construction. that Highlights of this construction are: (1) modular sections made of concrete and steel; (2) built in 1/3 expected time of stick-built (at approxi- mately same cost) ; (3) some modules or all of a building are truly movable; (4) can build as many as 3 stories. I Stanback have asked Jimd gtotake a quick look at the Northside and possible adaptations to those sites, quick and dirty scoping of I have also asked him to meet with Ken, the Superintendents of Schools and a CHIC representative to hear his presentation and see his slides. After that, unless there has emerged some critical reason not to investigate further, I would think a presentation to the Board -- at a regular Board meeting -- be held. I should like that presentation to occur no later than our 17 February meeting. Finally, and this is the CONFIDENTIAL PART, Systems Craft, Inc. has no building anywhere in this area to show what can be done; in addition they are anxious to serve the public sector. Should we be the first government in this area to contract with them, we might expect an agreeable price. Thank you. cc: Jim Gibson Attachment UKAAN(a. L.UJ►YiY Blanx rcrm• Ammo= BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGNiDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITS Y0. C�1 . MEETING DATE March 2, 1987 G ell SUBJECT: ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION REPORT O C, YES CIO i DEPARTMENT: Arts commission, d PUBLIC HEARING: - 1 ATT C NT(S) : I INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven o. Law Recreation and Parkg * Arts Commission Brochure PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181 * Listing of Local Arts Grant Award HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361 Recipients CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251 MEBANE - 227-20 31 EXT. 294 DURHAM - 688-7331 PURPOSE: Informational report to the Board concerning the distribution of Arts Commission grant awards and future Arts Commission endeavors. NEED: To inform the Board of Arts Commission activities, including: a. Local Arts Grants Awards b. Designation as Local Distributing Agent for the N.C. Arts Council c. Future Goals of the Arts Commission IMPACT: The Arts Commission is achieving its goal of promoting the arts in Orange County through the distribution of arts information and the awarding of grant money to organizations sponsoring worthy art programs. Greater public awareness of the Arts Commission will increase their effectiveness in serving the citizens of Orange County. RECOMMENDATION(S) : The Arts Commission greatly appreciates the support from the Board and requests continued support and financial assistance in promoting arts programs and arts awareness throughout the County. )06 Orange County Arts Commission ssion COMMISSIONERS RECIPIENTS OF ORANGE COUNTY ART GRANTS Elon Gerald Eidenier Chairperson Nan Gressman Vice Chairperson ORGANIZATION AMOUNT FUNDED PROGRAM/ACTIVITY Larry Blalock Secretary Childrens Ballet Company $800.00 "Snow White & the Seven Judith Bell of Hillsborough Dwarfs" Rita Berman Roland Buchanan, Jr. Rebecca Carnes C. W. Stanford Junior $200.00 Writing Festival in Association Joan Cohen High School with Magical Thoughts Publication. Linda Smith Fields Edgar Marston Estes Hills PTA $800.00 Spring Arts Festival Sherri Ontjes Brian Cox Hillsborough Historical $500.00 Art Pr Liaison Society Programs During the Spring y Hillsborough House Tour Orange County Historical $475.00 Expanding Art Display Space Museum within the Museum Orange County Public $500.00 Childrens Art Programs Library Orange County Schools $400.00 "GLOWWORMS" - Shakespeare Production Pending Additional Information: Center/Gallery $700.00 Visual Arts Resource Center 300 Tryon Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 AMIE 0 0`i ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda Item No. £3 ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: LAKE ORANGE SURVEY RESPONSES DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: MANAGER'S OFFICE,X501 QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: Provide the results of the survey. NEED: Given the varying statements made by Lake Orange Property owners regarding land interests and sentiment connected with raising the lake level the board in November 1986 directed that an opinion survey be undertaken. Of the 40 property owners which received the subsequent survey questionnaire 27 or 67.5% responded. Raw data to each question asked is attached. IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION(S) : For information purposes only. 008 RAW DATA FROM LAKE ORANGE QUESTIONNAIRES TABULATED DECEMBER 1986 Twenty-seven questionnaires were returned to the County Manager' s Office. This represents 67 .5% of the forty Lake Orange property owners. 1. Do you think you own any land or interest in land below 620 ' elevation? YES, Ownership - 19 .0% (4) YES, Interest - 19 .0% (4) NO - 62 .0% (15) 2 . Who has conveyed the property to you and upon what date? DATES: Before 1975 - 33 .3% (7) 1976-1980 - 4 .8% (1) 1981-1985 -- 23.8% (5) 1986 to date - 23 .8% (5) no date given - 14 .3% (3) There is no apparent correlation between the conveyor or the date conveyed and whether the respondent believes he/she has an ownership interest in lands below 620 ' . 3 . By what means was the conveyance made? DEED - 95 .2% (20) STOCK IN LAKE ORANGE CO. - 4 .8% (1) 4 . Do You believe there would be any damage to your property by a one foot rise in lake level? YES, shoreline erosion - 8 .7% (2) YES, damage to pier -- 8 .7% (2) YES. damage to road - 4 .3% (1) NO - 78 .3% (18) 5 . Do you think you would be entitled to compensation for damages if the lake were raised to 616 '? YES - 29 .2% (7) NO - 62 .5% (15) UNSURE - 8.3% (2) The reason that the 'yes' response for question 5 is different from question 4 is that additional respondents. while believing no damage will occur to their property directly . expect compensation for loss of access to their property if the road (s) leading to the property is (are) damaged. 009 6 . Do you unconditionally favor raising the lake level to 616 ' ? YES - 57 .7% (15) NO - 42 .3 (11) 7 . If the answer to question 6 is no, what conditions would need to be met before you would change your answer to yes? Must insure adequate road access to property - 44 .4% (4) Replacement or repair of docks/boathouse - 33 .3% (3) Insure that lots are not rendered unbuildable- 11.1% (1) Opposed to raising lake level. period - 11.1% (1) 8 . Narrative comments for the Commissioner' s consideration. "I think it would be wise to raise the lake level one or preferably two feet. . . [I] think it is a needed move for the county. " " [We] would welcome the additional water. We might even have water in front of our lot. Right now we have a lot with no water, since our cove is dry. I have no dock or other structure on the bank as of yet. . . I would like the County to let us know if it is going to raise the level of the lake two feet before I build a dock or make other improvements." "The Board should move ahead on raising the spillway one foot. I believe concrete would be cheaper than flashboard and more permanent. If landowners are unwilling to donate or sell the one foot the County should condemn. as it is necessary to meet water needs. . .A two foot rise will not be achieved without a lot of agony for all involved." "I don't mind the lake level being raised to 616 ' as long as (we can be assured that it will not raise the chances) of a flood above the 620 ' level." "I would hate to think that I live in a county that does not care about somebody being able to get to their home. . . If you do not feel you can raise the road if you raise the lake then I am not in favor of raising the lake. . . " "Please consider the fact that this property was purchased in good faith with the understanding that the normal lake level would not be changed and would rise only temporarily due to excessive precipitation. Please also consider whether this would be economically feasible (and whether or not it would) be better to seek a more permanent solution to our water problems." "My main concern is the causeway leading to my property. If (the causeway) can't be raised then I am against raising the lake." "We expect Orange County to treat all owner of structures involved in any way if (the lake is raised) to be treated r 010 equally. This is not a matter of power, politics, or popularity. It is an ethical and legal issue and any other factors allowed to influence decisions is inappropriate. . . "We don't think our personal property will be damaged, but the road into our property would be damaged by high water. I have seen the road stay under water for two days at the old lake level last year when we had a big rain. " One additional comment, a three page proposal asking for an Environmental Impact Statement, or similar study, is attached. _1 _ 4-11.1 �� ;Y. 1986 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT HILLSBOROUGH NORTH CAROLINA, C+-' ,1 27278 �y.td a, 0�o 4, F- INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 8612-1001 TO: Kenneth Thompson FROM: Brad Torgan, Planner II SUBJECT: Lake Orange Questionnaires DATE: December 5, 1986 Of twenty-seven questionnaires returned one-third of the respondents claimed a specific interest in lands below 6201 in elevation. Four claimed outright ownership and four claimed an interest other than land ownership, either through ownership of stock in Lake Orange, Incorporated, or through deeded rights of ingress and egress. Fully one-half of the respondents, however, were opposed to unconditionally raising the level of the lake to 616 ' . Fourteen of twenty-four supported unconditionally raising the lake level one foot, but two of the fourteen stated conditions elsewhere in the questionnaire that they would like to see met before the lake level is raised. The primary concern of Lake Orange residents, as expressed in the conditions they would impose on raising the lake level, seems to be access to property. More people indicated a fear that more frequent flooding of roads would severely hinder access to property than any other concern. One person recalled the road leading to his home being underwater for two days after a particularly heavy rain. The concern over roads was mentioned in one form or another in oen-fifth of the questionnaire. Two other conditions for support were mentioned by at least two people. One involved compensation for damaged docks. The other centered around land itself. Property owners want assurance from the county that lots will not be rendered unsuitable for building and that increasing the lake level will not increase the floodplain above the 620 ' mark. Only r 012 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM: 8612-1001 Lake Orange Questionnaires December 5. 1986 Page 2 one of the twenty-four questionnaires returned stated unconditional opposition to raising the level of the lake. The concern over roads. docks. and shoreline erosion were also evident in the responses to the questions concerning expected damage and compensation. Six respondents expected damage to occur to their property, with shoreline erosion and damage to docks the most common responses. One person would also have to move an outbuilding. Nine expect some form of compensation with loss of access to property and damaged docks mentioned most often. Most people used the section for additional comments to reiterate what they had said elsewhere in the questionnaire. Some did actually make additional comments. though. Two persons raised the issue of fairness; if they are to go along with any proposal to raise the lake level everyone. including corporate bodies. must be treated equally. Others sympathized with the county's need for drinking water and one welcomed additional water as a means of increasing recreational capacity and the number of waterfront lots. One questionnaire had a three page statement attached whose basic thesis was that an Environmental Impact Statement for Lake Orange should be conducted before any action is taken. ' ' ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO.F.j, MEETING DATE March 2, 1987 O1� SUBJECT: Authorization for the Manager to Submit the RSVP Renewal Application DEPARTMENT: Department on Aging I I PUBLIC HEARING: YES X NO - ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: JERRY PASSMORE x 280 RSVP Resolution for PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181 Submission of a Grant HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361 Application CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251 MEBANE - 227-2031 DURHAM - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To consider authorizing submission of the RSVP Application to ACTION for the period July . 1, 1987, through June 30, 1988, in the amount of $24, 775 in Federal funds by the County Manager. Orange County: $21, 843 Town of Chapel Hill: 12, 277 Town of Carrboro: 800 NEED: This is a yearly Continuation Application covering volunteer services provided by 475 retirees serving approximately 58, 000 hours for 50 non-profit organizations in Orange County. The attached resolution needs the County Comissioners ' approval . IMPACT: There would be a projected 3% increase in County funds for the continuation of the program for next year. RECOMMENDATION(S) : Authorize Manager to submit RSVP Application. 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of Orange County that the Commissioners authorize the County Manager to submit an application to ACTION for a $24, 775 grant for continu- ation of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for twelve months and to certify to the federal government the will- ingness of the County to assure a minimum of 30% in cash, goods, and services as the non-federal share in support of the program. This is the 2nd day of March, 1987. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agra Item No. �� ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: FY 1987-88 NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET APPLICATION FORMS DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: MANAGER'S OFFICE,X501 1987-88 Non-Departmental Appli- cation for Contribut TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham -- 688-7331 PURPOSE: To provide the Board with the 1987-88 Non-Departmental Budget Application Forms. NEED: To provide the Board of Commissioners and the public necessary budgetary information concerning the process of funding out- side agencies. This form is consistent with the Town of Chapel Hill non-departmental budget forms. Efforts have begun to encourage other municipalities and United Way to consider using a form with a similar format. IMPACT: Once returned to the County, the applications are reviewed by the Budget Analyst and the Assistant County Manager for Human Services. The information furnished on the application is compared to the quarterly reports that the agencies have sub- mitted throughout the current year. After careful analysis, a recommendation and justification is made to the Manager for the recommended budget document. Copies of all applications will be furnished to the Board on May 29 along with the recom- mended document. RECOMMENDATION(S) : Board approval of the Non-Departmental Budget Application Forms. 0 6 ORANGE COUNTY NON-DEPARTMENTAL APPLICATION FOR CONTRIBUTION FISCAL YEAR 1987-88 INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE SUBMIT AN ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY ACCOMPANIED BY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO DONNA WAGNER, BUDGET/MANAGEMENT ANALYST, ORANGE COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE, 106 EAST MARGARET LANE, HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278, NO LATER THAN APRIL 6, 1987. 1. Name of Agency: 2. Mailing Address: 3. Name and Title of Person Completing Form: 4. Telephone Number: 5. Governing Board (Titles and Members) : 6. List total number of persons receiving or requesting assistance in each category: • 1986-87 1986-87 1987-88 1987-88 Indirect Direct Indirect Direct Contact Contact Contact Contact (Phone) * (Face-to-Face)* (Phone) Face-to-Face) Number of Persons Requesting Services Orange County (Unincorporated) Carrboro . :..Chapel _Hill r Hillsborough Number of Persons Served Orange County (Unicorporated) Carrboro Chapel Hill 1 Hillsborough • *Expected on June 30, 1987 -1- 7. Staff Activities (give brief summary of staff participation in activities such as workshops, panel discussions, presentations to community organizations, etc.) . 8. List total number of unit services (total number of telephone calls, total number of referrals to other agencies, total number of meals served, total number of intakes, total number of workshops, etc.) . 1986-87 1985-86 1986-87 (Final) 1987-88 Actual Year-to-Date Estimated Projected Program: - Orange County (Unincorp) • Carrboro Chapel Hill Hillsborough Program: Orange County (Unicorp) Carrboro AIL Chapel Hill Hillsborough Program: Orange County (Unincorp) Carrboro Chapel Hill Hillsborough • 9. volunteers Recruited: 1985-86 Actual 1986-87 Year-to-Date 1986-87 Estimated (Total) _ 1987-88 Projected -2- 10. a) What other agencies provide similar services? b) How do the programs differ? c) Which agencies do you coordinate with and how is this done? • 11. What future changes, if any, are anticipated in agency organization? 12. Enclose a financial audit for 1986-87. 13. List all goals and objectives that your organization plans to address in the 1987-88 fiscal year. -3- a -I5 14. List the amount and percent of operating funds for the last fiscal year ending June, 1986, the current year June, 1987, and anticipated funds for the year ending June, 1988. Actual Requested Source of Funds 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 Orange County Town of Carrboro • Town of Chapel Hill Town of Hillsborough Other Municipalities United Way of CH-C d Other United Ways State (Total) Federal (Total) Fund/Membership Drives Private Contributions Fees for Services Other TOTAL -4- 020 15. For each source of County, State and Federal money received, list the agency providing the funds, the title money, and the matching ratio. If not applicable to agency, please indicate N/A. Program Service Agency Title Matching g Ratio (Federal/Local) s 16. Describe plans for securing subsequent funding and the length of that fundin . If State or Federal sources are expected to change, g g please explain. • -5- U 17. 0:-)1 SCHEDULE OF POSITIONS AND SALARIES AGENCY NAME Time* Actual Budget Proposed Title of Position** 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 S *Tame - F to indicate full-time 1/2 to indicate half-time 3/4 to indicate three-quarters time **Please indicate Retirement (R) and/or Health (H) plans beside those positions where benefits are provided. -6- 0 92 SUPPORT/REVENUE FOR OPERATIONS 18. 1985-86 1986-87 1986-87 1987-88 Actual Year-to-Date Estimated Requested PUBLIC SUPPORT: Contributions: Individuals and Business Foundations and Trust Non-Private & Sustaining Membership Other Sub-Total Special Events: s Gross Proceeds (Less) Participant Benefits (Less) Other Related Costs Net Proceeds Legacies and Bequests Collected thru Local Member Units Contributed by Associates Organizations Allocated by United Ways (Total) Allocated by Unassociated, Non-Federated Fund Raising Organizations Total Public Support FEES AND GRANTS: Fees from Governmental Agencies Grant from Orange County Grants from Other Governmental Agencies Program Services Fees Total Fees and Grants OTHER REVENUE: Membership Dues - Individuals Assessments & Dues - Local Member Units Sales of Service & Supplies to Local Member Units Sales to Public Investment Income: From Unrestricted Funds .�_ - . I 0... *SUPPORT/REVENUE (cont'd) 1985-86 1986-87 1986-87 1987-88 Actual Year-to-Date Estimated Re uested From Restricted Funds' Rental Income Other Miscellaneous Revenue Total Public Support & Revenue • EXPENDITURES 1985-86 1986-87 1986-87 1987-88 r Actual Year-to-Date Estimated Requested 19. PERSONNEL AND FRINGES: Salaries Professional Services Temporary Personnel Contract Services Social Security Health/Dental/Life Insurance Retirement/Pension Unemployment Insurance Worker's Compensation Total Personnel and Fringes Travel Training Telephone Postage Repairs to Buildings Repairs to Equipment Rent - Equipment Rent - Buildings__ Printing/Duplicating Office Supplies Medicine &Drugs Supplies Recreational, Voational & Craft Supp Food and Beverage Supplies Other Supplies -8- 1/� N•�I *EXPENDITURES (cont'd) 1985-86 1986-87 1986-87 Actual Year-to-Date Estimated 1987 Requested ed Dues and Subscriptions Assistance to Individuals Miscellaneous Total Expenditures 4 -9- 025 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Item No. Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: CAROLINA CABLE--CHANGE IN ORGANIZATION (FIRST READING) DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: MANAGER'S RESOLUTION OFFICE,X501 TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To approve the transfer of ownership of Carolina Cable from Prime Venture I, Inc. to Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. NEED: Prime Venture I, Inc. , the owner of Carolina Cable wishes to transfer its county cable T.V. franchise to Prime Cable Income Partners Limited Partners L.P. This is a franchise transfer from the general (Prime Venture I, Inc. ) to the limited partner (Prime Cable Income L.P. ) . The transfer should not change the cable operation. The County Attorney has reviewed transfer informa tion submitted by Prime Cable. IMPACT: Resolution requires two readings of the Board. RECOMMENDATION(S) : Approve first reading of the resolution. AMMEM 0 26 RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS APPROVING TRANSFER OF PRIME VENTURE 'S CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO PRIME CABLE INCOME PARTNERS L.P. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Orange County by an ordinance effective February 24 , 1981, granted to Village Cable of Orange County, Inc. ("Village Cable") a franchise to operate a cable television system in Orange County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners by Resolution of July 7 , 1986 approved transfer of the Village Cable franchise to Prime Venture I, Inc. , ("Prime Venture") , a Delaware corporation and managing general partner of Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. ( "Prime L.P. ") , a Delaware limited partnership; and WHEREAS, Prime Venture has requested permission from the Board of Commissioners to transfer its rights under the franchise to Prime L.P. ; and WHEREAS , Prime L.P. agrees to accept the terms and obligations of the franchise as transferred; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of Commissioners that: 1 . Upon signed acceptance of this Resolution by Prime L.P. , all rights and obligations of Prime Venture in the cable television franchise ordinance and franchise cited above are transferred to Prime L.P. 2 . All other provisions of the franchise ordinance and franchise shall remain in effect. Approved by the Orange County Board of Commissioners at regular meeting of the Board held on the day of , 1987. COLEMAN, BERNHOLZ, DICKERSON, BERNHOLZ, GLEDHILL & HARGRAVE ATTORNEYS AT LAW 'c,. 110 CHURTON STREET HILLSBOROUGH,N.C. 27278 919-732-2196 919-942-8000 CHAPEL HILL OFFICE SUITE 20,FRANKLIN BUILDING 137 E.FRANKLIN STREET CHAPEL HILL,N.C.27514 February 10, 1987 919-929-7151 ALONZO B.COLEMAN,JR. STEVEN A.BERNHOLZ DONALD R. DICKERSON ROGER B.BERNHOLZ GEOFFREY E.GLEDHILL DOUGLAS HARGRAVE MARTIN J- BERNHOLZ RICHARD J. SNIDER,JR. G-NICHOLAS HERMAN Mr. Albert Kittrell KAREN J. SHANGRAW Of Counsel Assistant County Manager BONNER D.SAWYER Orange County (1902-1972) 106 East Margaret Lane Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Re: Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. Dear Al: I received the enclosed correspondence from Randall Roden concerning the proposed transfer of ownership of what was formerly Village Cable from Prime Venture I , Inc. to Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. All of this seems in order and would seem to provide enough of a basis for Orange County to approve the transfer of the cable television franchise. I recommend that you coordinate our efforts in that regard with Greg Fuller of the Town of Chapel Hill since the same request is being made to the Town. Ultimately this transfer of franchise ownership will be done by amendment to the franchise ordinance now held by Prime Venture I , Inc. Therefore, the transfer of ownership to Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. should be handled by franchise ordinance amendment at two consecutive regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners. Very truly yours, 4.:411°`'ey E edhill GEG/lsg Enclosure xc: Randall M. Roden RECEIVE._ 1987 ~ THARRINGTON, SMITH 8e HAHGHOVE ATTORNEYS AT LAW RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLINA CARLISLE W.HIGGINS (11387-19801 M-�.IL7'NG ADDRESS J.HAROLD THA'RRINGION P.O.B03. 1131 WADE M,SMITH RALEIGH,N.C.27802 ROGER W,SMTPII WADE H-HARGROVE OFFICES GEORGE T-ROGLSTER,JR. BOB FAYETTEVILLE STREET MALL CARLYN G.POOLE RALEIGH,N.C.2700L RICHARD A.SC11WARTZ JOHN R.EDWARDS MARK J.PRAK TELEPHONE (0 Douai-As E-KEPGSBERY 1 91 821-17 1 1 ELIZABETH F.KUNDIOLM KIN C.WETHE,RILL TELEGOPIER ANN L.MAJESTIC (919)820-1583 ANTHONY PENRY RANDALL M.RODEN BURTON CRAIGE MICHAEL CROWELL J-DAVID EARREN G.BRYAN COLLINS,JR• C.ALLISON BROWN January 13 , 1987 Geoffrey E. Gledhill , Esquire Coleman, Bernholz, Dickerson, Bernholz , Gledhill & Hargrave 110 North Churton Street Post Office Box 567 Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Dear Geoff: As you know, Village Cable transferred its cable system and franchises , with the approval of Orange County, to a new company now doing business as Carolina Cable. The legal form of the company is a limited partnership and at the time of the acquisition, the franchises were transferred to Prime Venture I, Inc. , the managing general partner of the limited partnership. Now that the acqui- sition has been completed, Prime Venture wishes to trans- fer the franchises to the limited partnership, which is called Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. I have enclosed a proposed Resolution for the County approving this pro forma transfer. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if you anticipate any problem with the approval. With best regards. Sincerely, THARRINGTON, SMITH & HARGROVE Ra 1 . Roden RMR/js Enclosures r .. I ` I ft . TFIAHRIATGTON, SMITH 8e }IA$GBdVi; • f R ATTORNEYS AT LAW 02S ALEIOII,NORTH CAROLINA L 'f CARLISLE W.HIGCiINS ,I 11087-1 OBUl MAILING AIIDRESS .,°( J.HAROLD THARRINGTON P.U. .N 1161 -1111 WADE M.SMITH RALEIGH,N.C.L700P, r'i ROGER W.SMITH .11 WADE U.HARGROVE ,.( GEORGE T.ROGISTEg,JR. OFFICES SOB PAYETTEVILLE STREET MALL RALEIO� GARLY N G.POOLE H.N.G.27001 RICHARD A.SCHWARTZ 1r 'r. JOHN R•EDWARDS v;' MARE J.PRAK . TELEI'HON'E DOUGLAS E.KINGSERY 19181 881.4711 II 1, ELIZABETH F.KIINIIIOLM µ KIM C.WETRERILL ANN L.MAJESTIC TELEGOPIER 19181 888-1683 J.ANTHONY PERRY ■ RANDALL H.RODEN HURTON CRAIOE ',;. • MICHAEL 0ROWELL J.DAVID FARRIER O.BRYAN COLLINS,JR. C.ALLISON SHOWN February, 5, 1987 • Geoffrey E. Gledhill, Esquire Coleman, Bernholz, Dickerson, Bernholz, Gledhill & Hargrave 110 North Churton Street Post Office Box 567 Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Dear Geoff: Enclosed is a copy of a letter to the Town Manager of Chapel Hill providing additional information concerning the request for approval to transfer the cable television franchise from Prime Venture I, Inc. to Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. I thought the additional explanation might be of help to you in reviewing the similar request submit- ted to you. Please call me if you have any questions or need any additional information. • With best regards. Sincerely, THARRINGTON, SMITH & HARGROVE Ran 1 M. Rode n RMR/js Enclosure • d .h,,;, y 030 THAB INGTON, SMITH & HARGROVE ATTORNEYS AT LAW RALEIGH,NORTH CAROLLYA CARLISLE W.HIGGINS 11997.1991)∎ MAI.010 ADDRESS J.HAROLD TH-AHRITTGTON P.O.DON 1151 WADE M.SMITH RALEIGH.N.C.27902 ROOER W.SMITH WADE H.HARGROVE OHOROE T.DOGLSTER,J8 OFFICES CARLXN O.POOLE 209 FAYETTEVILLE STREET MALL RICHARD A.SCHWARI'd HALEIG/L N.O.27901 JOHN R.EDWARDS MARK J.PRAK TELEPHONE ■ DOUGLAS E.KINOSBERy 19101921..1711 ELIZARETII P.KUNLHOLM HIM C.WETHERELL ANN L.MAJESTIC T LEC PTER J.ANTHONY PENRY 19101! 1893 RANDALL M.RODEN BURTON ORATOR MICHAEL CROWELL J.DAVID PARSER 0.DRY-AN COLLINS,JR C.ALLISON BROWN February 4, 1987 Town Manager David Taylor Town of Chapel Hill 306 N. Columbia Street Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514 Dear Mr. Taylor: At the suggestion of your staff, this letter is submitted in connection with the request of Prime Venture I, Inc. for approval of a pro forma transfer of the Chapel Hill cable television franchise from Prime Venture I, Inc. to Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. • The proposed transfer of the franchise will not result in any transfer or change of control over the cable system or the franchise. The transfer is necessary in order to complete the financing arrangements for the + ` acquisition of the Chapel Hill system previously disclosed t to the Town on Form F (copy attached) of the materials submitted by Prime Venture I, Inc. in connection with the transfer of the franchise from Village Cable, Inc. The long term debt identified on Form F will be in the form of loans to the Partnership (Prime Cable Income Partners purposes of security, the lender requires that the franchise be held by the Partnership rather than the Managing General Partner (Prime Venture I, Inc.) . Additional explanation is provided below. We would appreciate prompt consideration of this matter and will be happy to provide any information that you may need. V TRARRINGTON,SMITH & HARGROVE 0 1 Mr. David Taylor February 4, 19$7 Page Two Identification Of Parties Prime Venture I, Inc. is a "Managing General Partner" of the Partnership.and is the Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. is a limited part- nership and is "the Partnership" managed by The Managing General Partner. Control Of The Cable S stem And Franchise Management and control of the Partnership and its assets rests with the Managing Venture I, Inc. has, and will continue General to have, Prime and day-to-day control of the Partnership and i so assets, including the cable television system and the cable franchise. By law, the limited partners of the Partner- ship are prohibited from exercising control over the Partnership or its business. limited partnership onsequently, sale of offering as proposed in interests F tdo does not oresult public transfer of control, in any Ownership and control of the Partnershi has the course identified in the materials previousl followed Y ted to the Town, including the sales of limited submit- ship interests through public offerings by ShearsonrLehman Brothers, Inc. and the arrangement of long-term loans for the Partnership. There has been no material change in the ownership or in the officers, directors and shareholders of the Managing General Partner. previously ll of the principals y identified in the materials submitted to the Town remain involved in the ownership and management. g nt. Pur ose Of Transfer As shown on Form F, =� j Lion of the Chapel Hill system of et financing o long-term acquisi- tion secured by the assets of the cable system. Other funds were to be raised by the sale of limited partnership interests. The funds generated by the sales of limited iP partnership interests and the funds from the loans ar Partnership funds. Similarly, _ are loans will be a Partnership obligation. The to a the lender I Use THARRINGTON,SMITH & HARGROVE Mr. David Taylor February 4, 1987 Page Three providing the funds to the Partnership is making the loans with the understanding that the funds are for acquisition and operation of the cable system. All of the assets of the cable system will be owned by the Partnership. The lender would like the additional assurance and security of knowing that the Partnership holds the franchise necessary for operation of the system. Accordingly, the Managing General Partner is seeking approval from each of the franchising authorities in the area allowing the fran- chises to be transferred to the Partnership. The Town of Chapel Hill will not be prejudiced in any way by the transfer of the franchise and will, in fact, have the increased security of knowing that the legal entity that owns the assets of the cable system is also the party directly obligated to fulfill the franchise obligations to the Town. The proposed transfer, of course, will not constitute - issuance of a new franchise, or a renewal, and will not in - any way extend the terms of the current franchise. Please let me know if you need any additional informa- tion. With best regards. Sincerely, THARRINGTON, SMITH & HARGROVE 0nyy°-+-44-02 rte.C . aall M. Roden RMR/js Enclosure cc: Ralph Karpinos, Esquire Mr. Greg Fuller (w/materials from Town's file on previous transfer) • MEW 033 58 • • TOMMY • A. Financial Resources The financing for the acquisition of the Town of Chapel Hill cable coamri1 cations system will be arranged by a partnership, Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. (the "Partnership"), composed of Prime Venture I, Inc. ("Prim Venture") as managing general partner, Shearson Lehman Cable Services, Inc. , an affiliate of Shearson Lehman Brothers Inc. , as associate general partner, and limited partners who acquire interests by pp of a public offering of limited partnership units through Shearson hman Brothers, Inc. The Chapel Bill system will be the first such acquisition by the Partnership. Upon the sale of the offered limited partnership units, the Partnership will be an equity fund having cash assets of approximately $100,000,000. It is anticipated that funds necessary to complete the acquisition of the Chapel Hill cable system will be available by the scheduled closing date of August 8, 1986. The take the form of for the Chapel u contributions by the Partnership n and-Prime P will Venture (apprmicately7 57%) and long-term debt (approximately provided by one of several banks participating with Prime Cable . in other ventures (most likely the Toronto Dominion Bank) , or a consortium of banks headed by the Toronto Dominion Bank. Base on recent experience, such debt financing will be trade available at an interest rate of prime plus 1%. All such long-term debt will be collateralized by the assets of the cable system. B. National Building Commitments Because the Town of Chapel Hill cable communications system will be. the first cable acquisition for Prime Venture and P � the Partnership, there are no national building commitments outstanding. • • BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . ACTION AGENDA ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO..F4 MEETING DATE March 2. 1987 • SUBJECT: Efland Sewer Bond Order 034 DEPARTMENT: Finance PUBLIC HEARING: YES x NO ATTACHMENT(S) : Resolution INFORMATION CONTACT: Finance Director - - A9. PHONE NUMBERS: HILLSBOROUGH - 732-8181 HILLSBOROUGH - 732-9361 CHAPEL HILL - 967-9251 MEBANE - 227-2031 - • DURHAM - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To adopt a resolution setting March 24, 1987 as the date for the public hearing on the Efland Sewer Bond Order. - NEED: The bond order authorizing $200,000 Sanitary Sewer Bonds for the Efland Sewer Project was introduced at the Board of Commissioners meeting on February 2, 1987. At that time, February 17, 1987 was set as the date to receive public comment on the order, as required by the Local Government Bond Act. However, adverse weather condition forced the cancellation of the February 17 meeting. As a result, the Board needs to set a new time and place for the publiC hearing on the bond order. • • IMPACT: • RECOMMENDATION(S) : Adopt the resolution setting March 24, 1987 as the date for the public hearing on the Efland Sewer Bond Order. (A resolution is . being prepared by the County's bond counsel in New York::-. Tf it is • not received in time to be included with the agenda packet, it will be distributed at the meeting on March 2nd) . 030 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agenda Item No. l;,.l_ ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: BOARD PRIORITIES FOR THE 1987-88 BUDGET DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: MANAGER'S OFFICE,X501 NONE TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To provide policy guidance to the Manager regarding prepara- tion of the 1987-88 budget. NEED: On February 5, 1987 the board reviewed the 1987-88 Budget Manual and calendar. At that time the Board expressed a desire to provide budget policy guidance. IMPACT: RECOMMENDATION(S) : ihr 036 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Ag a Item No. ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: CABLE T.V. EXTENSION POLICY---FIRST READING DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: MANAGER'S OFFICE,X501 ALERT CABLE PROPOSAL (UNDER SEPARATE COVER) CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE STANDARDS (COMPARABILITY) TELEPHONE NUMBER: Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham 688-7331 PURPOSE: To receive recommendations from the Cable T.V. Citizen Advisory Committee regarding cable T.V. franchise extension (amendment) . NEED: The County has cable TV franchise agreements with Carolina Cable and Alert Cable. Carolina Cable's franchise agreement encompasses the majority of the land area within the County while the agreement with Alert limits expansion beyond the number of homes connected to its system in November, 1980. On June 17, 1986 Alert presented to the Board of Commissioners a request to amend its existing franchise agreement to permit a greater opportunity to serve more County residents. The Board reactivated the Cable Television Citizen Advisory Committee to assist in assessing Alert's expansion request. The charge to the Cable TV Citizen Advisory Committee was as follows: 1. Request from Alert Cable TV an expansion proposal outlin- ing specific areas to be served and other information deemed necessary by the Committee. 2 . Review Alert Cable TV expansion proposal. In reviewing proposal, the committee should consider criteria used in reviewing Cable TV franchise proposals in 1979. 3 . Recommend/draft standards by which an expansion request (amendment) to a cable TV franchise may be considered by the Board of Commissioners. Alert Cable has submitted a proposal that required revisions after concerns were raised by the Cable T.V. Committee. The Cable T.V. Committee has studied at length the proposal sub- mitted by Alert Cable and concludes Alert Cable has a sub- rwilm 037 stantially comparable offering to Carolina Cable. The Cable T.V. Citizens Advisory Committee recommends positive consi- deration of Alert Cable's Franchise Extension Proposal. Norman Vogel, Chair of the Cable T.V. Citizen Advisory Committee will present the findings of the Committee. RECOMMENDATION(S) : To direct the Manager and the County Attorney to prepare Fran- chise amendments to the franchises of Alert and Carolina Cable consistent with the Cable T.V. Citizen Advisory Committee recommendation. o3b CABLE T.V. FRANCHISE STANDARDS (COMPARABILITY) The Cable T.V. Citizen Advisory Committee recommends standards by which a cable T.V. franchise may be awarded by the Board of Commissioners. The cable entity requesting a cable T.V. franchise in the unincorporated area of Orange County should be comparable to the existing franchisee. The franchise proposal must be substantially comparable under the following provisions: Density requirement--30 homes per mile - Two way cable capability - 400 Mhz capable -- Local origination and public access programming - No requirement of overbuilding - Minimum technical standard offered by cable company Minimum Technical Standards Frequency Accuracy +5 khz Frequency Stability (3 hours) +50 Khz 24 hour Signal Level Stability 6dB Overall Difference in Signal Level 6dB Hum Modulations 1% System Carrier to Noise 40dB Terminal Isolation 30dB Cross Modulation 51dB Composite Triple Beat 53dB Second Order Intermodulation 60dB 03s ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action A nda Item No. 13 ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: HOUSE NUMBERING ORDINANCE AND RENUMBERING SYSTEM DEPARTMENT: PLANNING PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: DON POWELL PROPOSED HOUSE NUMBERING ORDINANCE; PROPOSED NOTIFICATION LETTER; G.S. 153A-240; LOCATION MAP. TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To set public hearing date for ordinance establishing the authority and system for permanent house numbering in Orange County. NEED: In 1981 Orange County established a system for naming roads and streets in the County. However, identification of the location of homes and businesses continued to be according to the rural box numbers assigned by the postal service for pur- poses of mail delivery. This is an inadequate method where growth is occurring rapidly as the numbers assigned must be changed frequently at great inconvenience to the public. However, it is inadequate to give emergency service agencies indication of precise location. Per an agreement reached in January 1987 between the Manager and Chapel Hill Postmaster a joint project was undertaken between the County and postal service to begin the conversion of the rural box numbers to a system of permanently assigned house numbers. Once the actual assignments are made no further changes in numbering should be necessary. Two rural routes have thus far been renumbered according to the new system developed by the County. These include Route 8 (area north of Chapel Hill consisting of Stoneridge, Sedgefield, SR 1109, Mullhouse Road and Whitefield Road) and Route 5 (area west of Carrboro off Jones Ferry Road) . There- after, others will be done in phases. General Statute 153A-240 requires the adoption of an ordinance following a public hearing in order to implement the new numbering system. The proposed ordinance is attached. Once the hearing date is established the subject matter of the hearing will be duly posted and advertised. 040 IMPACT: Provide a system for the phased assignment of a permanent identification number for dwellings and business establish- ments. RECOMMENDATION(S) : Approve March 24, 1987 as the public hearing date. 041 AN ORDINANCE TO ASSIGN AND REGULATE HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERS IN ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, a consistent and coherent house and building numbering system for ORANGE COUNTY is necessary for public safety purposes, to minimize confusion for citizens and visitors to the County, to facilitate orderly and comprehen- sive mail delivery, and to establish a constant and permanent address for ORANGE COUNTY citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do ordain: Section 1. As used in this ordinance, the term "administra- tor" refers to the person designated by the County Manager to perform the responsibilities pursuant to the accomplishment of the terms of this ordinance. Section 2. The owner of every house and every principal building shall display or cause to be displayed on the front thereof, or on the appropriate rural box in a position easily observed from the street, the number assigned by the administrator to that specific house or building. House numbers used on rural boxes must be inscribed in contrasting color in neat numerals and letters not less than 1 inch high, on the side of the box, or on the door, if boxes are grouped. The owner shall comply with this section within thirty (30) days after receiving a written notice from the administrator requesting such action, and specifying the house or building number assigned. Section 3 . No person may display or cause to be displayed on any house, building or box any number other than the number assigned by the administrator. Section 4. No person may remove, obliterate or destroy any number displayed in accordance with Section 2 of this ordinance. Section 5. The administrator shall assign house and building numbers in accordance with a system that adheres as closely as possible to the principles set forth in this section. However, matters of interpretation regarding the following guidelines shall be formulated through the sound discretion of the administrator. 4 a. The County shall be divided by two axes, the north-south axis shall be Highway 86 (New Highway 86 from the Caswell County line to 1-85, Old Highway 86 from I--85 to Calvander) . The east-west axis shall be St. Mary's Road (from the Durham County line to Highway 70) and a continuance of Highway 70 from that intersection westward to the Alamance County line. b. Numbers shall run in an ascending order from east to west on streets to the west of the north-south axis. Numbers, likewise, shall run in an ascending order from west to east on streets to the east of the north-south base line. Numbers shall run in an ascend- ing order from south to north on streets to the north of the east-west axis. Numbers, likewise, shall run in an ascending order from north to south on streets to the south of the east-west axis. c. All dead-end streets shall begin numbers at the open end, no matter which compass direction they follow. d. Streets with both ends opening from the same direction shall begin numbering on the end closest to the axis. e. Streets which do not run north-south or east-west shall begin numbering at the end closest to the axis. f. Streets which connect to both axes shall begin numbering on the end stemming from the north-south axis. g. Each block shall begin a new series, for example, 101, 201, 301. h. Numbers shall remain unassigned in order to accommodate future development, and block numbers shall be assigned to undeveloped areas. Section 6. Violation - of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as provided in G.S. 14-4. Whenever the governing body of the County has reasonable cause to believe that any person is violating or threatening to violate this ordi- nance, it may, either before or after the insti- tution of any other action or proceedingauthoriz- zed by this ordinance, institute a civil action in the name of the County for injunctive relief to restrain the violation or threatened violation or to require an act or acts necessary to comply with the ordinance. Section 7. If any provision of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdictions, such provision shall be deemed a separate, independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof, and to that end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Section 8. This ordinance shall be effective on 1987. Adopted this day of , 1987. Q .14 Orange County has begun a long-overdue process. of county-wide house numbering. This process is now being implemented in phases, beginning with the rural postal routes most subject to immediate expansion or consolidation. It is felt that assigning a house number will constitute a single and final address change for Orange County citizens, thereby precluding the need for future rural route and/or box number changes. The house numbering system will expedite mail delivery, and more importantly, allow 911 emergency calls faster access to addresses. On March 24, 1987, a public hearing will be held before the Orange County Board of Commissioners for the purpose of considering adoption of an ordinance establishing a house numbering system in Orange County. Also scheduled for hearing is the proposed assignment of house numbers in two rural postal routes, including the one in which you reside or have your place of business. The hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the U.S. Post Office on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill. If approved, house numbers and street names will replace the old system of rural route and box numbers. Residents will also be required to display their new number on their mailbox with numerals at least 1 inch high. Larger numbers may be affixed to your house, where buildings front streets at distances which allow readability from the street. The proposed change affecting your address is as follows: OLD ADDRESS NEW ADDRESS If you wish to speak in regard to either of the proposals, please attend the public hearing. We welcome your comments. If there are questions, please contact: Don Powell Orange County Planning Department Hillsborough, NC_ 27278 Phone: 732-8181 Ext. 345 (Chapel Hill 967-9251) or: Carole Herndon U.S. Post Office 125 South Estes Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514-9998 Phone: 942-4179 • r;' peg,•, S.;.�; , �e'.-;;r.;,�f r�7■.t" t� K '•1. '!',!` ��,..:;;:�;.%:.;•` is .,+,• ! >�f 5s• — }•['. rC• fir. .� - r� y �v. a i y I�:, f'. k l••C•._ i y� rid•• ;I, `�(• -"ce•- ,.,� ,,.�,'.�,. .c': y-"... ,*� /,,' r e i' c ,Y, guy $. _ ...�! - 215�(, •t s r • .;.2 •:! If• :: -:7,;;.`,.i ,:.. 153A-236• = �; ic:rxa .. 153A.COUNTIES 1 � 153A _�#.; �,5f� f7: CH. O § 53A-2.1 •F r=o..;t f s. ., cil, set the duties of any person appointed or designated as a fire prevention I 'VLL"'�"'' " .gr <.. - ,•1.. inspector. A fire prevention inspector shall not make electrical inspection. ..„,1...:-.1,1:,,,--5,-4-, :�teJ. ,f41,::;'41:4,;-:, unless he is qualified to do so under G.S. 153A-351. (1965,c.626; 1969,c.1064, "''' j42 ,,IYi' Y&o,0;.!-'-'1' S. 3' ,� V„,' ._ � , 1973, c. 822, s. 1.) n N�ih� t;,� Y. h'4y. nave pia, •1klYrdiYYn Irkr�li ,.rid LntL r l ff, - 4=, 153A-238: -', xr-° 6i §§ 153A-236 to Reserved for future codification p ;1, ' I ',r,'; 1, . purposes. }. .x1 . ,k ,;;i;i:',i= k.�../:' , 153.•r}1'�.ti ),-.....1.;niC ill r; %i;: :;t ,tfi' �: ARTICLE 12. fix_ .:''-:,,.: :1 coo :A.1” •;c ,�°': ;: ' �. Tr Roads and Bridges. county . A 1 iln{IE' `'�,• ' is �?'ftl:i'3'� Public road board u '''' x,r ;. § 153A-239. rlu5� th "`,.L`` ' ";.,•.,' In this Article "public road" or "road" means any road, street, highway, The �si ..,;.;';i;'+=;'['t:••• sx thoroughfare, or other way of y 6. �ucc�ssl ,: t,.,.:- �:� .:,,:� y passage that has been irrevocably dedicated to register ;''"'`` the public or in acquired rights by prescription, f i''-., `'?r . E,;* P which the public has ac uired ri hts b rescri tion without ;,•.;:.':-! •• ' ;,' , . regard to whet propt `4 f; , ;`;y� regar whether it is open for travel. (1973, c. 822, s. 1.) ` ri uest ,.1.';-` : L r•x 1 _ ,,.,t re uest Local Modification. j public t..is 1] '0:^rr ',' • 2nd Brunswick 1979, 'F a',.r-,tip;. r�;: a or Baser ',_ ,, . ;i ;,:r nd Sess., c 1319• Cabarrus: 1981, c. 568 g Sess. c. 1319. J pprar ':‘,1:1`'''''.z`t s4r;N% .i amending 1979,2nd ;, ` l'umlltiS: '''' 1.. r § 153A-240. ' {.;_.-" .+L , � Naming roads and assigning street numbers in Cuatra1.3 :: ,.,_,,,in,,,,,. unincorporated areas oti+•ninf,= 0- located z, �;L ;LF,;;; A county may by ordinance name or rename and public road within the to his Pt ' county and not within a city,and may assign or reassign street numbers for u. ccrtil ied i. ..°!..-...,- t,,:,:,t�' of the i'E t'.., ., .., on such a road. In naming or renaming a public road, a county may not ;r•, Nit's' (1) Change the name,if any,given to the road by the Board of Transports. Any F i�,�''�ii,, tion, unless the Board of Transportation agrees; appeal t ; �,:r. l,rgerul ,,' ,, (2) Change the number assigned to the road by the Board of Transporta- ,• ' tion, but may give the road a name in addition to its number; or a court�h. iv`.,,,'i' (3) Give the road a name that is deceptively similar to the name of any and to 0 -' ,f. "• other public road in the vicinity, trig of i ""'` -�' A county shall not name or rename a road or assign or reassign street Nu ca }``' : numbers on a road until it has held a public hearing on the matter. At least elua111br .''T ''.f'�'_ : : 10 days before the day of the hearing, the board of commissioners shall eau* I. p'ULet11' ,.,•,:,;,:: s notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the hearing to be prominently Upon : ':, — - posted at the county courthouse, in at least two public places in the township right, lit :. � — = or townships where the road is located, and shall publish a notice of such i lots or p adjoi ', : ' ` hearing in at least one newspaper of general circulation published in the iP h lint;ulitl — county. After naming or renaming a public road, or assigning or reassigning • street numbers on a public road, a county shall cause notice of its action to br t in an ad given to the local postmaster with jurisdiction over the road, to the Board of utility u Transportation, an to any city within five miles of the road. ately be( d • ti.'. �� This section does not repeal or modify Chapter 945 of the Session Laws of • utility •1 1953,which pertains to naming streets in Kannapolis. (1957,c. 1068; 1973,c. ■19-19, o- . 507, s. 5; c. 822, s. 1; 1981, cc. 112, 518.) - e. 507' s" Local Modification. — Brunswick: 1979, been substituted for"State Highway Commis ca 2nd Sess., c 1319; Cabarrus: 1981, c 568, lion"and for"Commission" in this sections ; :162, 19x31, wa amending 1979, 2nd Sess., c. 1319; Forsyth: enacted by Session Laws 1973.c.822. Legal N I! 1981,c 558;Guilford: 1979,c 283, i W CO Effect of Amendments. — The first 193! a Editor's Note.—Pursuant to Session Laws amendment substituted"at the County Coup' , 1973,c 507,s.5,"Board of Transportation"has house, in at least two public places in IL r_j` V cn 78 • r I ,1i: i.,19 ity,:i.1;v,, -241 A-241 gyti 4:. 240 133A CH. 153A. COUNTIES 153 ti :iii,. i.i 7{ ; ` •;.,�, r '•wn.hip or townships where the road is The second 1981 amendment substituted"at �:s,4 ar�, ton y ..-+.red. and shall publish a notice of such least one"for"each"preceding"newspaper"in - -. a.•,C ons •= rin in each newspaper of general circula• the second sentence of the second paragraph. ''1 164. •-:i published in the county" for "in at least r.;'1,. .=n'e places along the road involved"in the sec- , ' ka :•„Pi. -1=entence of the second paragraph. •' 5:' i;; is. r Y� ,_Y"'-, , : 153A-241. Closing public roads or easements. , " IN I:�'t, ';: A county may permanently close any public road or any easement within the N ws' �why, runty and not within a city,except public roads or easements for public roads a �" r,l.r -arider the control and supervision of the Department of Transportation. The '!'t.0.01-.,',.'.- -0lr P P A x ��„�• :•yard of commissioners shall first adopt a resolution declaring its intent to ` .. ,-�:' .F `t-rt J„:ltise the public road or easement and calling a public hearing on the question. , F ::;' .Tr,,,-_.' The board shall cause the resolution to be published once a week for four ': M ,"�'` 'ay. • :accessive weeks before the hearing, a copy of the resolution to be sent by ri,yz;. i i to t registered or certified mail to each owner as shown on the county tax records :1'4i iii'' " „1f out :r property adjoining the public road or easement who did not join in the ') ,, s'�}f; ti' 3 request to have the road or easement closed, and a notice of the closing and ''. {'. .', 1.�'" g i. • :ublic hearing to be prominently posted in at least two places along the road t' ''rd . -r easement. At the hearing the board shall hear all interested persons who '` appear with respect to whether the closing would be detrimental to the public., .+, ' :rterest or to any individual property rights.If,after the hearing,the board of --r t. ` � r mmissioners is satisfied that closing the public road or easement is not : 'lg. ?.- ntrary to the public interest and (in the case of a road) that no individual : 4.3,,,t ,'. i i Anin property in the vicinity of the road or in the subdivision in which it is '.: .,,, • g , ; :sated would thereby be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and egress l _,-:l�rrJ t: } h' g ?i :.)his property, the board may adopt an order closing the road or easement. A r�3V-.11' ''' • the - ,ertified copy of the order(or judgment ment of the court)shall be filed in the office . '. use :f the register of deeds of the county. -$.4.) '`f ': Any erson aggrieved b the closing of a public road or an easement may r �' r,' P gam' Y 8 A Y11 t, •ta- appeal the board of commissioners' order to the appropriate division of the r'"* },: :",�,• General Court of Justice within 30 days after the day the order is adopted.The «?I : - . .aT ▪to ` r7urt shall hear the matter de novo and has jurisdiction to try the issues arising 0 "' .• arid to order the road or easement closed upon proper findings of fact by the ;tiore t,!.. in t�� k; ' :rier of fact. .14:4...4:a:4.. No cause of action founded upon the invalidity of a proceeding taken in "`i : b -4, eet closing a public road or an easement may be asserted except in an action or • . `` r : :rry art :roceeding begun within 30 days after the day the order is adopted. '.,'" iii'• use y. Upon the closing of a public road or an easement pursuant to this section,all I itly g P• P '• ,.,r,.,, o richt.title, and interest in the right-of-way is vested in those persons owning 1.� x� hip '��``'. g � A g :?ts or parcels of land adjacent to the road or easement, and the title of each 3,3 14:.- ach adjoining landowner, for the width of his abutting land, extends to the center { the ?:ne of the public road or easement.However,the right,title or interest vested i 't,; $ i be :r1 an adjoining landowner by this paragraph remains subject to any public Y; � : be p , F�., ,1;.: I of r:ility use or facility located on, over, or under the road or easement immedi- r • ,.., a:ely before its closing,until the landowner or any successor thereto pays to the :. - ::ility involved the reasonable cost of removing and relocating the facility. -yr .,;4 .", ; of 1. 1949,c. 1208, ss. 1-3; 1957, c. 65, s. 11; 1965, cc. 665, 801; 1971, c. 595; 1973, s,rr ..r ,,• c 507. s. 5; c. 822, s. 1; 1977, c. 464, s. 34.) w , `yr • * 1 i' r �t Local Modification. — Guilford: 1979. c. the disposition of property within the bound- t i, ;' •F, nis- ?_:1981.c.59. aries of a dedicated street when use of the street ' • t ' a' Legal Periodicals. — For note discussing is discontinued,see 45 N.C.L.Rev.564 119671. •9 • .,t r; � r r urt• r�r r the t r' .,r i ' 79 '.',.14�r, d ay., v.,.11.4, A. ; a4, ,1i , ;. `K:.'y?�'.. iy,-,. 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CMAPEV 4 � •, ., �lllllllll N-S and E-W 4 Akilir y • ~ _S, �� ,y��� ,/•"_ tP A Axes ��_ �`� 11` Affected Rural fl . - • �• �, "Id j Routes 1 r I C M A T 4 µ y _ l i.-:rs i • ; `Vp If un P C d Y N T Y + If ORANGE COUNTY Action Agenda BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Item No. G4 ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT MEETIIYG DATE March 2, 1987 Subject: Personnel Ordinance Revisions Department: Personnel Public-Hearing: Yes N( no j' Attachments: Yes Information Contact: K.R. Thompson B.M. Whitehead Phone Numbers: 732-8181, 968-4501, 227-0231 PURPOSE: To further consider the revisions to the Orange County Personnel Ordinance that were presented at the January 5th Commissioner's meeting. NEED: The Ordinance was adopted effective July 1985. Sections of the-Ordinance need revision due to changes in federal law, employee benefit adjustments, and to assure clearness in interpretation. • RECOMMENDATION: As the Board decides. -1- o, y ARTICLE I (Section .4..16) Pg. 3 Recommended Change: **Immediate Family - spouse, parents, siblings, children, grandchildren. grandparents ARTICLE II (Section 2.2.1) Pg. 12 . Recommended Change: **It is the policy of the County not to practice or permit.discrimination inn employment on the basis of age. Any applicant may be considered for appointment as a permanent employee that is age 18 or alder. ARTICLE II (Section 2.3.7) Pg. 13 Recommended Change: **Delete this section. ARTICLE ii (Section 2.4.15) Pg. 15 Recommended Change: **All selection related activities will be conducted within the boundaries of the County. ARTICLE II (Sections 3.2, 3.2.1, 3.2.2) Pgs. 16 & 17 Recommended Change: **Delete these sections. ARTICLE II (Section 4.6) Pg. 19 Recommended Change: **When a department or division head position becomes vacant, an appointment to an acting position is made with the approval of the County Manager. The Acting Department or Division Bead may be asked to serve up to six (6) months. The salary paid to the employee selected to serve in an acting position shall be adjusted to the hiring rate of the new range assigned or to a step within the range that provides a minimum of five percent increase in Pay. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87. -2- ARTICLE II (Section 7.7) Pg. 22 O b Recommended Change: **Former employees who return to work for the County after the one year reinstatement period, shall receive credit for their previous employment years, if they remain employed for a period of no less than five consecutive years. ARTICLE III (Sections 6.0, 6.1, 6.1.1; 6.1.2, 6.1.2(a)(b) 6.2) Pga. 29, 30, 31 Recommended Changes: ** 6.0 Political Activity All employees are free to engage in political activity to the widest extent consistent with the restrictions imposed by law. An employee may participate in all political activity not specifically restricted by law; including candidacy for office in nonpartisan election and candidacy for political party office. However, no employee shall: (a) use official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election or a nomination for office; (b) directly or indirectly coerce, attempt to coerce, command or advise any other employee of the governmental unit to pay, lend or contribute anything of value to a political party, committee, organization, agency or person for political purposes; (c) be a candidate for elective public office in a partisan election while on active pay status. (d) be required as a duty of office or as a condition of employment, promotion, or tenure of office contribute funds for political or partisan purposes; (e) post, nor cause to be posted, signs, notices, or other materials related to any national, state or local political party or candidate, in or on property owned, leased or used by the department in the conduct of its official business. (f) wear or display badges, buttons, or other emblems related to a national, state, or local political party or candidate while on duty or during the performance of services for the department; or (g) use any supplies or equipment of the governmental unit for political purposes. 6.1 An employee, regardless of deployment status, shall give written notice of candidacy for partisan elective office, or appointment to a vacancy in a partisan elective office on or before the filing deadline or acceptance of partisan appointment. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87. -3- C UL�J_ 6.2 An employee that files for an elective partisan office shall be placed on leave without pay effective the following workday. If elected or appointed to a partisan office, the employee shall resign from employment with the County before the start of their term of office. 6.3 In the event that placing an employee on leave without pay con- flicts with the Hatch Act, such leave shall not be granted. In order to seek office, the employee would need to resign. The County shall make the determination at the time the employee requests the leave. 6.4 The exemptions to these provisions shall include: (1) an employee that files for the offices of Register of Deeds or Sheriff as these offices are recognized as duly elected heads of executive departments of State agencies or municipalities: and (2) an employee holding public elective office. 6.5 Any violation of this section shall be deemed improper conduct and the employee shall be subject to disciplinary action or dismissal by the appointed authority. ARTICLE III (Section 7.1.1) Pg. 32 Recommended change: **An=employee, County Manager, Clerk to the Board, or Board of Commis- sioners member shall not accept any gift, favor, or thing of value that may tend to influence the discharge of duties. ARTICLE IV (Section 9.1 - 9.6) Pgs. 36-38 Recommended change: 9.0 Travel 9.1 Policy Provisions The provisions of this article shall be applicable to all County employees. The County Manager, Clerk to the Board, Commissioners, County Attorney and members of Advisory or special boards designated by the Commissioners, shall adhere to travel provisions not expressly designated for County employees. 9.2 Authorization of Travel Travel by a County employee, on official County business out-of- state or requiring an overnight stay shall be authorized by the County Manager. All other travel within the state by a County employee shall be authorized by the employee's department head. 9.3 Allowable Expenses 9.3.1 Transportation shall be by the most direct route. A traveler may elect to use a personal vehicle in lieu of coach class air transportation. Reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle shall be at the prevailing non-taxable rate per mile allowed by the IRS, or air coach rate, whichever is less, with living expences being reimburseable only for the period required for airplane travel, unless the use of the employee's personal vehicle is for the convenience of the County. Bus, taxi, or subway fares are additional allowable expenses. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87. -4- 052 Rental car expenses, with prior written authorization from the County Manager, shall be reimbursed upon completion of the trip. Gasoline, motor oil and repair service cost on County vehicles, evidenced by the vehicle number, odometer reading, and date of service, shall be reimbursed. 9.3.2 Lodging expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with the rates listed below, unless an exception is granted. Exceptions, for County employees, must be authorized by the County Manager. IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE $34.00 $41.00 9.3.3 Meal expenses shall be reimbursed in accordance with the rates listed below: IN-STATE OUT-OF-STATE Breakfast $4.00 $5.00 Lunch $5.00 $6.00 Dinner $9.00 $12.00 $18.00 $23.00 The rates listed include gratuites, not to exceed 15% of the cost of the meal. An employee involved in one day travel shall be reimbursed for meals under the following circumstances: Breakfast-travel orginates before 8:00 a.m.; Lunch-travel originates before 11:30 a.m. and terminates after 1:30 p.m.; Dinner-travel originates before 5:00 p.m. and terminates after 6:30p.m. Employees shall not be reimbursed for meals within the bound- aries of Orange County unless such expenses are incurred for atttendance at conferences, seminars, training sessions, or with the prior approval of the County Manager. 9.3.4 Conference, Convention, or Training Registration fees shall be paid in full and may be paid in advance. 9.3.5 A personal "safe arrival" three minute telephone call is authorized. Business phone calls are allowable but must be identified as to point of origin, point of destination, and purpose. 9.3.6 Other reimbursable expenses include parking fees, road, bridge, and ferry tolls. 9.4 Procedure 9.4.1 General Provisions All travel is contingent upon the availability of funds in each departmental travel and training account. Only expenses directly related to and appropriately classified as travel expenses shall be reimbursed on travel reimbursement request. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87. -5- Receipts are required and must be submitted for the following travel expense items. 1. Hotel/Motel charges. 2. Common Carrier tickets or stubs. 3. Parking charges. 4. Registration and workshop receipts. 5. Rental car receipts. 6. Gasoline, motor oil, and repair service receipts for County owned vehicles. 9.4.2 Travel Expenses The requester may: 1. Elect to pay all expenses out of personal funds and request reimbursement within thirty days of completed travel. Requests for less than $10.00 may be deferred and combined with subsequent month's request. Travel expenses properly documented and submitted within the prescribed time limit, shall be reimbursed on the next scheduled pay date; or 2. Request that a check or checks be prepared for registration, fees, meals, air travel or personal vehicle village, and lodging. If a travel advance is requested, the requester shall prepare a check request form for each check requested. After required signatures are obtained, the check request(s) shall be forwarded to the Finance Department no less than five working days prior to next scheduled accounts payable date. Travel advances shall be cleared within thirty working days after return by completing a Travel Expenses Report. Failure to do so may result in an amount equal to the advance being deducted from the traveler's next pay check. ARTICLE IV (Section 3.1) Pg. 39 County Government shall remain accessible to the citi- zens. Many critical functions mast be staffed regardles of weather conditions. However, when severe storms cause extremely hazardous driving conditions, County operations shall be modified in accordance with the Hazardous Weather Plan. During periods of hazardous weather conditions the follwing shall apply to employees: (a) Administrative Leave shall be granted for official- ly delayed openings and/or early closings. Note: The asterisk itmes were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87 -6- 054 (b) Annual Leave shall be charged when employees elect not to report for work, report late or leave early. (c) Overtime pay shall be granted to non-exempt employ- ees required to work when the offices are officially closed due to hazardous weather. ARTICLE IV (Section 5.3) Pg. 41 Recommended Change: **Vacation leave that will exceed three consecutive work days, shall be requested by the emloyee at least two weeks prior to the date the vacation is to begin. ARTICLE IV (Section 5.4) Pg. 41 Recommended Change: **Vacation leave may be used for sick leave purposes upon the approval of the department head. ARTICLE IV (Section 9.3) Pg. 46 Recommended Change: **Delete this section. ARTICLE IV SECTION 9.5 (PAGE 47) RECOMMENDED CHANGE: 9.5 ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS In accordance with S143-166.70 additional retirement benefits are provided for Local Law Enforcement Officers. 9.5.1 Local governments are required to provide contributions to the Special Retirement Income Program (401K Plan) for local law enforcment officers as follows: 2% of salary amount in F.Y. 1987 - 1988 5% of salary amount in F.Y. 1988 - 1989 and there after 9.5.2 Local governments are required to pay a special separation allowance to local law enforcement officers who meet one of the following two criteria: Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87 -7- (1) are at least age 55 and have 5 years Q J J creditable service as a law enforcement officer, or (2) have at least 30 years creditable service (regardless of age) in the Local Governmental Employees Retirement System with at least 50% of that service being in law enforcement. If the law enforcement officer meets one of the two criteria, the officer is entitiled to a special separation allowance from retirement until the officer reaches the age of 62 calculated as follows: 85% times years of creditable service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System times rate of pay. 9.5.3 Orange County specifically agrees to abide by all Statutory Provisions of the Retirement System in so far as they pertain to local law enforcement officers. The Administrative rulings, opinions and procedures of the Retirement System shall be considered in the administration of retirement benefits. ARTICLE IV (Section 15.1.1) Pg. 51 Recommended Change: Add statement to the end of this Section. **However, the salary payment which the employee re- ceives from the military shall be deducted from the sum paid by the County. ARTICLE IV (Section 5.2) Pg. 59 Recommended Change: Change the last sentence in this Section to read as noted below: *Nb employee shall be hired above the middle of the range without recommendation of the Manager and approval of the Board of Commissioners. ARTICLE IV (Section 7.0) Pg. 59 Recommended Change: Delete first sentence and insert state- ment below. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87 . -8- *Funds shall be recommended by the County Manager and 5u approved by the Board of Commissioners annually for the purpose of providing salary increases to employees in recognition of above standard or improved performance. The funding level of the Merit Pay Program will be decided annually and shall be in accordance with one of the following options. 1. Full Merit Pay Program - All employees that have been granted permanent status shall be eligible for merit pay consideration. Salary adjustments shall be awarded on the employees anniversary date. Full Merit Pay Program shall be budgeted at six(6) percent of payroll. 2. Modified Merit Pay Program - All employees that have been granted permanent status shall be eligible for merit pay consideration. Salary adjustments shall be awarded on the employees anniversary date. Modified merit pay Program shall be budgeted at four(4) percent of payroll. 3. Modified Merit Pay Program - All employees that have been granted permanent status shall be eligible for merit pay consideration. Salary adjustments shall be awarded quarterly. Modified Merit Pay Program shall be budgeted at three percent of payroll. ARTICLE VI (Section 3.14) Pg. 63 Recomn eded Change: **The Manager shall be responsible for the administra- tion and maintenance of the Position Classification Plan and shall advise the Board of County Commissioners of approved changes in the Officials/Administrators occupa- tional category. ARTICLE VII (Section 3.2) Pg. 65 Recommended Change: **Based on the work standards developed, the employee and the supervisor will meet formally to discuss work performance at least once a year. A rating will be assigned summarizing the employee's work during the evaluation period. Ratings shall be in one of the following areas: Below Standard Level: performance is below the standard established for the job in all or most areas. An employee receiving a below standard rating shall receive a detailed plan for improvement from the supervisor and shall have their performance reviewed again in 90 days. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87. -9- If significant improvement is not made, the employee shall be subject to reassignment, demotion, or termination. Standard Level: performance meets the standards estab- lished for the job in all or most areas. Above Standard Level; performance exceeds the standards established for the job in more than half of the areas. Exceptional Level: performance exceeds the standards established for the job in all of the areas. Note: The asterisk items were approved by the BOCC on 1/5/87. 058 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action A nda Item No. ( 5 ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW DEPARTMENT: COUNTY MANAGER PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: MANAGER'S NONE OFFICE,X501; TAX SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane - 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To consider whether the Board of County Commissioners will sit as the Board of Equalization and Review or appoint a separate Board of Equalization and Review. GS 105-322 (a) NEED: Personnel--except as otherwise provided herein, the board of equalization and review of each county shall be composed of the members of the board of county commissioners. Upon the adoption of a resolution so providing, the board of commissioners is authorized to appoint a special board of equalization and review to carry out the duties imposed under this section. The resolution shall provide for the member- ship, qualifications, terms of office and the filling of vacancies on the board. The board of commissioners shall also designate the chairman of the special board. The resolution shall be adopted not later than the first Monday in March of the year for which it is to be effective and shall continue in effect until reviewed or rescinded. it shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting of the board of commissioners and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Department of Revenue within 15 days after its adoption. Time required and overlap with the budget schedule suggests that this be done through a separate board. A separate board would also minimize any suggestion that the revaluation pro- cess is political IMPACT: At this time the work load is unknown. During the last county-wide revaluation (1981) the Board of Equalization and Review convened for 47 sessions with a duration of approxi- mately 4 hours each. O5 i RECOMMENDATION(S) : Establish a separate Board of Equalization and Review to be convened according to statute and be required to adhere to an attendance policy. 060 ORANGE COUNTY Action Ag BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS it Ho. ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT MEETING DATE March 2, 1987 ' Subject: Creation of an Agricultural Advisory Board Department: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Public Hearing: Yes X no • Attachments: Information Contact: Shirt Marshall Yes, HB1190 Phone Numbers: 732-8181, 968--1+501, 227-0231 PURPOSE: Create an Agricultural Advisory Board. NEED: Make recommendations to Board of Commissioners for implementation of HB1190 -- An Act to Establish Policies to Preserve Farmland. RECOMME9DATION: Create Advisory Board -- appoint Elizabeth Walters, Chair; advertise. MEW ■ Of' A. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA 1985 SESSION (REGULAR SESSION, 1986) RATIFIED BILL CHAPTER 1025 HOUSE BILL 1190 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH POLICIES TO PRESERVE FAEF3LANU. . The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: Section 1. _ Chapter 106 of the North Carolina General Statutes is ame:_ded by adding a new Article 61 to read as follows: "Article 61. . "Preservation of Farmlan:l. "6 106-735. Short title and purpose.-- (a) This Article shall be known as 'The Farmland Preservation Enabling Act' . (b) The purpose of this Article is to authorize counties to undertake a series of prograe s to encourage the preservation of farmland as defined herein. "4 106-736. Farmland preservation programs authorized. -A county may by Ordinance establish a farmland preservation program under this Article. The ordinance may authorize qualifying farms, as defied in G.5. _ 106-737, to take advantage of one or more of the benefits authorized by the remaining sections of this Article. . "4 106-737. Qualifving farmland.--In order for farmland to qualify under this Article, it must be real property that: (1) Is participating in the farm presen-c-use-value taxation program established by G. 5. . 105-277.2 throw.:► 105-277. 7 or is otherwise determined by the county to meet all the qualifications of this program set forth in G.$. . 105-277.3; (2) Is certified by the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture as being a farm on which at least two-thirds of the land is composed of soils that (i) are best suited for providing food, seed, fiber, forage, timber, and oil seed cLOps, (ii) hive good soil qualities, (iii) are favorable for all major crops common to the county where the land is located, (iv) have a favorable growing season, and (v) receive the available moisture needed to produce high yields an average of eight out of ten years; or on which at lei:.t two-thirds of the land has been actively used in agricultural, horticultural or forestry operations as defined in G. S. , 105-277. 2 (1) , (2) , and (3) during each of the five previous years, measured from the date on which the determination must be made as to whether the land in question qualifies; (3) Is managed in accordance with the Soil Conservation Service defined erosion control practices th,::t are addressed to highly erodable land; and (4) Is the subject of a conservation agr.:.:ment, as defined in G. S. 121-35, between the county and the owner of such land that prohibits nonfavm use or development of such land for a period of at least ten years, except for the creation of not more than three lots that meet applicable county zcning and subdivision regulations. ��11l- r '�3 106-717. 1. (evocation of conservation agreement.--iy 0b� written notice to ti: county, the landowner ! y revoke this conservation agree; nt. Such revocation shall : :sult in loss of qualifying farm status. "6 106-738. Voluntary agricultural districts.---(a) An ordinance adopted under this Article shall provide: ( 1) For the establishment of voluntary agricultural districts consisting initially oz. at least the number of contiguous acres of qua. . fying farmland or the number of qualifying farms deemed appro,•rate by the board of county commissioners; (2) For the formation of such dis':ricts upon the execution by the owners of the requesite acreage of • an agreement to sustain agriculture in the district ; (3) That the form of this agreement must be reviewed and approved by an agricultural advisory board estab3.fished under G. S. . 106-739 or some other county board :,r official; (4) That each such district have a r. .:resentative on the agricultural advisory board established under G. S. 106-739. (5) Thr� purpose of such agricultural distr ^ts shall be . to increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life and to increase protection from .n"isance suits and other negative imparts on properly managed farms. The county may take such action as it deems appropriate - t.= encourage the formation of such districts and to further they-.. purposes and objectives. "4 106-739. Agrici.ltural advisory board.--An o.clinance adopted under this Article . .all provide for the estak.iashment of an agricultural advis:. ;y board, organized and appointed as the - county shall deem ap.,::ropriate. The county may ccllfer upon this advisory board auth. :ity to: (1) Review and make recommendations :::c.ncerning the establishment and modification of agricultural districts; • (2) Review and make recommendations concerns::: any ordinance or amendment adopted or proposed for adoption uncD:- this Article; (3) Hold public hearings on public projects lxrely to have an impact on agricultural operations, particularly if such projects involve condemnation of all or part of any qualifying - farm; (4) Advise the board of - county commissior:er.5 on projects, programs, or issues affecting the agricultural- economy or way of life within the coo:-=y; (5) Perform oti :r related tasks or duties: i.ssigned by the board of county commissioners. "4 106-740. Public hearings on condemnation farmland.--An ordinance adoptedur_•1er this Article may provide List no State or local public agenr <' or governmental unit may formally initiate any action to condo.:;, any interest in qualifying farmland within a voluntary ayriculral district until such agency has requested the local agricultu;_ :A. advisory board established .ender G. S. 106-- 739 to hold a public hearing an the proposed couee: nation. (1) Following a :_rublic hearing held pursuant this section, the board shall p*..:Apare and submit written ;.-findings and a 2 Hc'= se Bill 1190 • ` Ei6 - recommendation to the decision-making body of the agency proposing acquisition. (2) The board designated to hold the hearing shall have 30 ti days after r ceiving a request under this section to hold the public hearing and submit its findings and recommendations to the agency. (3) The a ,enc y may not formally initiat.: a condemnation action while the p'. _posed condemnation is proper_ °i before the advisory board within these time limitations. "4 106-741 . Record notice of prroximiitty to farmlands.--- (a) Any county that has' a computerized land records system may require that such records include some form of notice reasonably -calculated to alert a person researching the title of a particular tract that such tract is located within one-half mile of a poultry, swine, or dairy qualifying farm or within 600 feet of any otL:_r qualifying farm or wit;iin one-half mile of a voluntary aq.:icultural district. (b) In o event shall the county or any of its officers, employees, .:;r agents be held liable in damages for any misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance occurring in good faith in connection with the duties or obligations imposed by any ordinance adopted under subsection (a) . (c) In no event shall any cause of action arise out of the failure of a person researching the title of a particular tract to report ..o any person the proximity of the tract to a qualifying f Lzm or voluntary agricultural district as, defined in this Article. "4 106-742. Waiver of water and sewer assessments.-- (a) A county may provide by ordinance that' its water and sewer assessments be held in abeyance, with or without interest, for farms, whethez inside or outside of a voluntary agricultural district, until improvements on such property are connected to the water ur sewer system for which the assessment was made. (b) The -ordinance may provide that, when the period of abeyance en. s, the assessment is payable in accordance with the terms set out in the assessment resolution. (c) Statu:..:s of limitations are suspended during the time that any assessmc =:t is held in abeyance without interest. (d) If ordinance is adopted under this section, then the assessment procedures followed under Article 9 of Chapter 153A shall conform to the terms of this ordinance with respect to qualifying farms that entered into conservation agreements while such ordinance was in effect. (e) Nothing in this section is intended to diminish the authority of counties to hold assessments in abeyance under G. S. 153A-201. "4 106-743 ; Count/ ordinances.--A county adopting an ordinance under this Article may consult with the North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture or his staff before adoption, and shall record the ordinance with the Commissioner' s office after adoption. . Thereafter, the county shall submit to the Commissioner at least once a year, a written report including the status , progress and activities of the county' s farmland preservation program under this Article. " House sill 1190 3 - • Sc . 2. Tl i act is effective upon rati -ication. in the G' 'bras Assetribly read three tir and ratified, Ot)`# this tiie 16th day of July, 1986. ROBERT J, :L RDAN AI jobert B. Jordan III President of the Senate LISTON B. RAMSEir -- - Liston B. Ramsey Speaker of the House of t,resentatives 4 Hor .e Bill 1 190 065 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Action Agdil Item No. ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND REPORT--ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT: FINANCE PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT: DONNA WAGNER, X496 PROPOSED HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDMENT TELEPHONE NUMBER: Hillsborough - 732-8181 Chapel Hill - 968-4501 Mebane -- 227-2031 Durham - 688-7331 PURPOSE: To approve project ordinance and receive Section 8 Programs status report. NEED: To budget for the Section 8--Existing ($1, 323,840) and the Section B--Moderate -Rehabilitation ($343,782) Housing Assis- tance Programs for the calender year of 1987. Tara Fikes, Housing Services Director-, -will present Section 8 status report. IMPACT: This action will establish the 1987-88 calendar year budget for Federal Housing Authority funds that are available to Orange County. (No County match is required. ) RECOMMENDATION(S) : Approve motion to budget for receipt of Federal Housing Authority funds for 1987. " 0f)6 ORANGE COUNTY PROPOSED HOUSING AUTHORITY AMENDMENT The 1980-81 Project Ordinance of Orange County as adopted on December 1, 1980, and subsequently amended, is hereby amended as follows: BEFORE AFTER AMENDMENT AMENDMENT AMENDMENT Appropriation: Housing Authority - 1987 Section 8- Existing $ -0- $1,323,840 $1,323,840 Housing Authority - 1987 Section 8- Moderate Rehab -0- 343,782 343,782 Source: 1987 Section 8 - Existing Federal Grant $ -0- 1,323,840 1,323,840 1987 Section 8 - Mod Rehab Federal Grant $ -0- 343,782 343,782 To budget for Federal Housing Authority funds available to Orange County. Approved._this 2 day of March, 1987. II ORANGE COUNTY Action Agenda BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Item No. H ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT MEETING DATE March 2, 1987 Subject: APPOINTMENTS Department: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS II Public Hearing: Yes % no Attachments: Information Contact: Beverly A. Blythe Under Separate Cover Phone Numbers: 732-8181, 968-4501, 227-0231 PURPOSE: To maintain membership at effective levels on Commissioners' appointed Boards. The following vacancies are announced for the first time for information only: A-6 - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND AUTHORITY - expiration of terms for Ed Bergman and Sandy McClamroch (3/20/87) Both desire to be reappointed. B-10 - NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 1 expiration of term for Thomas Holcomb (3/31/87) . He does desire to be considered for reappointment. The following vacancies are announced together with the indication of the status of securing candidates for possible appointment consideration. A-13 - RECREATION AND PARKS ADVISORY COUNCIL - 1 vacancy. No recommendation has been received. B-7 - HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION - 4 vacancies. No resumes have been received. B-15 - AIRPORT ISSUES TASK FORCE - No additional recommendations have been received. C-5 - HILLSBOROUGH BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 2 vacancies. C-6 - HILLSBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD - 1 vacancy. RECOMMENDATION: As the Board decides. CERTIFICATE OF RECORDING OFFICER The undersigned duly qualified and Clerk of the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby certify: That the attached resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution to authorize the County Manager to submit an application to ACTION for a $24,775 grant for continuation of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program for twelve months and to assure minimum support of this program of 30% in cash, goods, and services, and further, that such resolution has been fully recorded in the journal of proceedings and records in my office. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2nd day of March, 1987. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BY: Beverly •,.,. =lithe, Clerk S E A L ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 106 EAST MARGARET LANE HILLSBOROUGH, N. C. 27278 MOSES CAREY.JR. April 13, 1987 STEPHEN H.HALKIOTIS JOHN HARTWELL SHIRLEY E.MARSHALL DON WILLHOIT Department of Revenue Ad Valorum Division P.O. Box 25000 Raleigh, NC 27640 Dear Sir/Madam: At the March 2, 1987 regular meeting of the Board, the Board upon the motion of Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis adopted a resolution which created the special Board of Equalization and Review. The attached resolution is an amendment to the resolution which created the Equalization and Review Board.:... If additional information i ' is needed, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Thank .you Sincerely, Mrs. Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk /bab File Attachment AMENDMENT TO THE MARCH 2, 1987 RESOLUTION REGARDING SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW NORTH CAROLINA ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS pursuant to N.C. General Statutes 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 N.C. General Statutes 105-322; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of Orange County deem it advisable to appoint a special Board of Equalization and Review and by this resolution provide for the membership qualifications, terms of office and the manner of filling of vacancies on the special board of Equalization and Review; 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 7 members, each to serve for a term beginning on the date of appointment and ending on June 30, 1987. 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, 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 and shall fix such compensation and allowances for the members as it deems appropriate. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the foregoing resolution was passed upon the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Shirley E. Marshall. Moses Carey, Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell and Don Willhoit. Noes: None. I, Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the recorded proceedings of a meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners held on April 6, 1987 , as it relates to the resolution hereinabove set forth. WITNESS my hand and official seal of the said Board this the 7th day of April , 1987. Beverly A. ly he Clerk to the Orange County Board of Commissioners s _ A L 2 AN ORDINANCE TO ASSIGN AND REGULATE HOUSE AND BUILDING NUMBERS IN ORANGE COUNTY WHEREAS, a consistent and coherent house and building numbering system for ORANGE COUNTY is necessary for public safety purposes, to minimize confusion for citizens and visitors to the County, to facilitate orderly and comprehen- sive mail delivery, and to establish a constant and permanent address for ORANGE COUNTY citizens; NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners do ordain : Section 1 . As used in this ordinance, the term "administra- tor" refers to the person designated by the County Manager to perform the responsibilities pursuant to the accomplishment of the terms of this ordinance. Section 2. The owner of every house and every principal building shall display or cause to be displayed on the front thereof, or on the appropriate rural box in a position easily observed from the street, the number assigned by the administrator to that specific house or building . House numbers used on rural boxes must be inscribed in contrasting color in neat numerals and letters not less than 1 inch high, on the side of the box, or on the door, if boxes are grouped . The owner shall comply with this section within thirty (30) days after receiving a written notice from the administrator requesting such action, and specifying the house or building number assigned. Section 3 . No person may display or cause to be displayed on any house, building or box any number other than the number assigned by the administrator. Section 4. No person may remove, obliterate or destroy any number displayed in accordance with Section 2 of this ordinance. Section 5. The administrator shall assign house and building numbers in accordance with a system that adheres as closely as possible to the principles set forth in this section. However, matters of interpretation regarding the following guidelines shall be formulated through the sound discretion of the administrator. PAGE 1 a. The County shall be divided by two axes, the north-south axis shall be Highway 86 ( New Highway 86 from the Caswell County line to 1 -85, Old Highway 86 from 1-85 to Calvander) . The east-west axis shall be St. Mary ' s Road ( from the Durham County line to Highway 70) and a continuance of Highway 70 from that intersection westward to the Alamance County line. b. Numbers shall run in an ascending order from east to west on streets to the west of the north-south axis and shall run in an ascending order from west to east on streets to the east of the north-south base line. Numbers shall run in an ascending order from south to north on streets to the north of the east-west axis and shall run in an ascending order from north to south on streets to the south of the east west axis. c. All dead-end streets shall begin numbers at the open end, no matter which compass direction they follow . d. Streets with both ends opening from the same direction shall begin numbering on the end closest to the axis. e. Streets which do not run north-south or east-west shall begin numbering at the end closest to the axis. f . Streets which connect to both axes shall begin numbering on the end stemming from the north-south axis. g. Each block shall begin a new series, for example, 101 , 201 , 301 . h . Numbers shall remain unassigned in order to accommodate future development, and block numbers shall be assigned to undeveloped areas. Section 6. Violation of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable as provided in G.S. 14-4. Whenever the governing body of the County has reasonable cause to believe that any person is violating or threatening to violate this ordi- nance, it may, either before or after the insti- tution of any other action or proceeding autho- rized by this ordinance, institute a civil action PAGE 2 in the name of the County for injunctive relief to restrain the violation or threatened violation or to require an act or acts necessary to comply with the ordinance. Section 7 . If any provision of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdictions, such provision shall be deemed a separate, independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of any other provision hereof, and to that end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable. Section 8 . This ordinance shall be effective on 1987 . Adopted this _ day of _, 1987 . PAGE 3 of 3flh1$bUrUU11 _ ----- -: - - �� Town Clerk Mayor • !rank H. Sheffield, Jr. Agatha Johnson HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27271 bkpt. Water Works Commissioners James Pendergraph Myron L. Martin Street Supt. Horace H. Johnson .I.'*,� L.D. Wagoner Allen A. Lloyd 41,4 l Chief j Police h Remus J. Smith i Rachel H. Stevens Arnold W. Hamlett IN fire Chief f e John Forrest • NOTICE OF ANNr°.TION;'PUBLIC HEARING The •HillsboroL :: Town Board has scheduled Monday, March 2, 1987, 7:30 PM as a public hearing to consider annexation of certain areas beyond the Town existing . ,rporate limits. The public hearing will be held in the "Barn" area at the Hillsborough Town Hall, 101 E. Orange Street, in Hillsborough, N. C. The Town Board will consider annexation in two phases, ?hese I to take place in 1987 and Phase II to take place in 1988. The following rap indicates those areas under consideration for possible annexation. ;*.e public is invited to make oral .omxnente at the bearing and/or to .subet Written comments. Agatha Johnson, Town Clerk • r ....____ . , - j N�GJ 0% 139? +~ O'' . -..--\74, L - ,• :.y IPTREE '.AWNS• DR. v hh ,Fr ., h 74 1588 4. ��,� II 1 411`�N. ! RENCHER ST. • 1 1614 WOOOLAWA 1-�'-�'w �. 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F Ci H )0 , •t• E I' % Or Kr'•,i 11101Pro 'Nel• MI t : a 1 i ' ?INCIIK MA N a ri 1 W5.5 0 ._ A ---�-- - 1 APPROVED MAY 4 , 1987 MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING MARCH 2, 1987 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 2, 1987, 7: 30 p.m. in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Shirley E. Marshall and Commissioners Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell and Don Willhoit. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Moses Carey, Jr. ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Kenneth R. Thompson, Assistant County Managers Albert Kittrell and William T. Laws, Director of Finance Gordon Baker, Clerk to the Board Beverly Blythe, Community Development and Housing Director Tara Fikes, Purchasing Director Pam Jones, Tax Supervisor Kermit Lloyd, Planner Brad Torgan, Budget Analyst Donna Wagner and Personnel Director Beverly Whitehead. A. BOARD COMMENTS Chair Marshall added to the agenda item E4 "Telephone Report" and item G8 "Hillsborough's Annexation Proposal" . She corrected question 12 on page 18 of the agenda to read "enclose a financial audit for 1985-86" . B. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA None 2 . MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Planning Board Chair Barry Jacobs on behalf of Barbara Page, Sharlene Pilkey and himself presented to the members of the Board and other County personnel an inscribed cup as an expression of appreciation for the solidarity in planning that in necessary for Orange County and as shown by the dedication of the Board members. C. MINUTES None. PUBLIC CHARGE Chair Marshall read the Public Charge as approved by the Board and written in the Policies and Procedures of the Board. D. RESOLUTIONS OR PROCLAMATIONS 1. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Commission for Women member Kay Scurlock presented and read the proclamation for Women's History Month. She outlined the various activities that are scheduled in celebration of this month. Motion was made by Chair Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit to approve the proclamation as stated below: WHEREAS, the month of March, 1987, has been designated as "WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH by the U.S. Congress; and WHEREAS, this commemoration of the vast contributions of women of every race, class and ethnic background is worthy of note to all 2 citizens; and WHEREAS, the many contributions have been historically undervalued and overlooked; and WHEREAS, women continue to be integral to the leadership, well-being and quality of life of Orange county; now THEREFORE, do we, the Commissioners of Orange County, proclaim the month of March, 1987, as WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH and commend this observance to Orange County citizens. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. E. REPORTS 1. PRESENTATION ON MODULAR CONSTRUCTION BY JIM GIBSON Jim Gibson gave a slide presentation on concrete and steel modular structures. The slide presentation showed in detail how the different parts of the structure are built and then how they are put together to form a modular building. He explained that modular structures are being built to specific specifications and that two and three floor structures are possible. The square foot cost would range from $39. 00 to $60. 00. The structures are being built in a short period of time and are completely relocatable. 2 . ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION Arts Commission member Gerald Eidenier on behalf of the Arts Commission thanked the Board for their support. He outlined the activities for last year. He described the process and the criteria standards that were followed in determining the recipients of the local art grants and the funds from the Grassroots program. Grants were awarded throughout the County. He reported that next fiscal year the Arts Commission will have more than $40,000 for arts activities. He outlined future goals which included a resource directory for Orange County and a quarterly newsletter that will announce art activities in the County. The Commission plans to cosponsor "Arts in the Park" that takes place in July at the Eno State Park. 3 . LAKE ORANGE PROPERTY OWNERS SURVEY RESPONSE (A complete narrative of the survey is in the permanent agenda files in the Clerk's Office) . Brad Torgan briefly reviewed the results of a fact finding survey of the property owners that live or own property adjacent to Lake Orange. He stated that two-thirds of the property owners responded and that 58% supported unconditionally raising the lake to 616 feet. Of those that wanted specific conditions met they primarily dealt with the issue of compensation and the County insuring access would not be cut off if the Lake was raised. Only one person was opposed to raising the lake at all. Twenty percent believed that the property will be damaged in some manner; thirty percent believed they should be entitled to some sort of compensation. Mrs. Hendricks, Lake Orange property owner, inquired about the status of the environmental impact study and indicated she would like this study completed at this time to determine the impact the raising of the Lake would have on the property. The Board asked that a report be given on the status of the study and that if one is currently being done by the Department of Environmental Management on the Upper Eno, would the study include Lake Orange. 4 . TELEPHONE REPORT BY DICK HELWIG Dick Helwig, Chair of the Telephone Technical Task Force, asked that the Board request from the Utilities Commission an extension of time through April 10 for a response to them from the Board. 3 Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to request an extension of time through April 10 from the North Carolina Utilities Commission for a response to the request dated October 23, 1986. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. F. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA The County Manager recommended the following action by the Board: 1. RSVP RENEWAL APPLICATION To approve the following resolution which will authorize the County Manager to submit the RSVP Application to ACTION for the period July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1988 in the amount of $24, 775 in federal funds: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) BE IT RESOLVED by the commissioners of Orange County that the Commissioners authorize the County Manager to submit an application to ACTION for a $24, 775 grant for continuation of the Retired Senior Volunteer program for twelve months and to certify to the federal government the willingness of the County to assure a minimum of 40% in cash, goods, and services as the nonfederal share in support of the program. 2 . NONDEPARTMENTAL BUDGET APPLICATION FORMS FOR FY 1987-88. To approve the Nondepartmental Budget Application Forms which will be used by the outside agencies in making application for funding. 3 . CAROLINA CABLE - CHANGE IN ORGANIZATION (FIRST READING) This item was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration. 4 . EFLAND SEWER BOND ORDER (A copy of the bond proceedings and the resolution is on pages of these minutes) . To adopt the resolution setting March 24, 1987 as the date for the public hearing on the Efland Sewer Bond Order. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis that the foregoing action be taken by the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3 . CAROLINA CABLE - CHANGE IN ORGANIZATION (FIRST READING) (A copy of the resolution will appear in the minutes at the time the second reading is approved) Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the first reading of the resolution to transfer the ownership of Carolina Cable from Prime Venture I, Inc. to Prime Cable Income Partners L.P. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA 1. BOARD PRIORITIES FOR THE 1987-88 BUDGET Chair Marshall stated the following priorities: (1) Where appropriate to add teen programs in the budget. (2) Discussion on alternatives toward achieving equity in the funding of the schools. (3) Needed resources for the Board of Elections' responsibilities in 1988 . 4 ' (4) To have the Personnel Department look at cafeteria benefits with emphasis on items raised by the Sheriff and the Register of Deeds in the goals and objectives session. 2 . RECOMMENDED CABLE T.V. EXTENSION POLICY Norman Vogel, Chair of the Cable TV Citizen Advisory Committee, presented the findings and recommendations of the Committee. He explained that at the present time Alert serves both Hillsborough and Carrboro and Carolina Cable (formerly Village Cable) serves the City of Chapel Hill and the County of Orange. The County has cable TV franchise agreements with both Carolina Cable and Alert Cable. Carolina Cable's franchise agreement encompasses the majority of the land area within the County while the agreement with Alert limits expansion beyond the number of homes connected to its system in November, 1980. On June 17, 1986 Alert presented to the Board of Commissioners a request to amend its existing franchise agreement to permit a greater opportunity to serve more County residents. The Board reactivated the Cable TV Citizen Advisory Committee to assist in assessing Alert's expansion request. The Committee recommended that Alert' s franchise be comparable to the existing franchise that Carolina Cable was given. The following provisions would be necessary for this to occur: - Density requirement - 30 homes per mile - Two way cable capability - 400 Mhz capable - Local origination and public access programming - No requirement of overbuilding - Minimum technical standard offered by cable company Minimum Technical Standards Frequency Accuracy +5 khz Frequency Stability (3 hours) +50 Khz 24 hour Signal Level Stability 6dB Overall Difference in Signal Level 6dB Hum Modulations 1% System Carrier to Noise 40dB Terminal Isolation 30dB Cross Modulation 51dB Composite Triple Beat 53dB Second Order Intermodulation 60dB Vogel continued his presentation stating that originally Village Cable had a non-exclusive franchise. Carolina Cable built and installed a very superb system in the County and the committee recommended that Alert be required to match the quality of that system built by Carolina Cable in order to be given a favorable judgment in this matter. Alert Cable has revised its original proposal whereby they now have a substantially comparable offering to Carolina Cable. Discussion ensued on the sharing of those programs that may be of interest to the citizens of Orange County. Commissioner Hartwell noted that cooperation between the two companies needs to occur at the time both are granted permission to televise from the same geographical area. Vogel indicated he doesn't know how this cooperation can be handled at the present time. Chair Marshall supported Commissioner Hartwell 's remarks on cooperation between the two companies. Doug Keel with Alert Cable explained that programming will be 5 televised from the ArtSchool and that the same equipment would facilitate televising Board meetings from the same location. Chair Marshall asked about the interruptions that frequently occur in Hillsborough and Keel indicated that the problems are being identified and corrected. Commissioner Hartwell stressed the importance of cooperation when there is something that is of prime interest to all the citizens of Orange County. Keel explained there is already some sharing of programming and that he would be willing to work with Carolina Cable on joint projects. Commissioner Hartwell suggested that a clause be included in the franchise that would require cooperation between the two cable companies. Keel objected to this requirement because of the required lead time for implementation and indicated it could be worked out between the two companies. After ensued discussion, Alert Cable and Carolina Cable indicated their willingness to discuss this cooperation aspect further. Ken Thompson asked about the logging of complaints and Keel stated they do keep a log of outages and complaints at Alert. It was the consensus of the Board to add an amendment to the franchise that would require cooperation between the two companies. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Chair Marshall to direct the Manager and the County Attorney to prepare Franchise Amendments to the franchises of Alert and Carolina Cable consistent with the recommendation from the Cable T.V. Citizen Advisory Committee. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 3 . HOUSE NUMBERING ORDINANCE AND RENUMBERING SYSTEM Ken Thompson gave background information on establishing a system for naming roads and streets in the County. He stated that an agreement had been reached with the Chapel Hill Postmaster to begin the conversion of the rural box numbers to a system of permanently assigned house numbers. Two rural routes have been renumbered using the new system developed by the County. These include Route 8 (area north of Chapel Hill consisting of Stoneridge, Sedgefield, SR 1109, Millhouse Road and Whitfield Road) and Route 5 (area west of Carrboro off Jones Ferry Road) . All other renumbering will be done in phases. The General Statutes requires a public hearing before an ordinance can be adopted and implemented. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartwell, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to set a public hearing for March 24, 1987 for the receipt of citizen comments. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 4 . PERSONNEL ORDINANCE REVISIONS (All changes are included in the Personnel Ordinance located in the Clerk's Office) Personnel Director Beverly Whitehead reviewed those sections of the Personnel Ordinance that were previously revised and approved by the Board. She reviewed those sections that had not previously been approved: All section were approved as recommended except the following 3 sections: ARTICLE III, SECTION 6.4 was added to provide an exemption to the political activity section of the Ordinance. it was approved as written below: "The following shall not be subject to Section 6. 0 (c) , 6.2 and 6. 3 of this Article: (1) an employee that files for the offices of Register of Deeds or Sheriff as they are recognized as duly elected heads 6 of executive departments of State agencies or municipalities; and (2) an incumbent candidate for the office of Register of Deeds or Sheriff. ARTICLE III -- TRAVEL , Section 9. 3 . 3 , paragraph was revised and approved as follows: "An employee involved in one day travel shall be reimbursed for meals under the following circumstances: Travel originates before 6:00 a.m. and/or terminates after 8:00 p.m. " ARTICLE IV - SECTION 9.5. 3 was revised and approved as follows: "Administrative rulings, opinion and procedures of the Retirement System shall be considered in the administration of retirement benefits. " Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the recommended changes to the Personnel Ordinance as presented by Beverly Whitehead and amended by the Board. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 5. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve the establishment of a separate Board of Equalization and Review to be convened according to statute and that it be required to adhere to an attendance policy. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 6. CREATION OF AN AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD Elizabeth Walters stated to the Board that at the request of Orange County, Representative Anne Barnes introduced House Bill 1190 "An Act To Establish Policies To Preserve Farmland" in the General Assembly in the 1985 session. The Bill was ratified on July 16, 1986. As past chair of the Orange County Agricultural Task Force Implementation Committee, Walters requested that the Orange County Commissioners proceed with the farmland preservation effort by establishing an Agricultural Advisory Board to study the Bill and make recommendations to the Board before a County Ordinance is adopted. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to create an Agricultural Advisory Board, appoint Elizabeth Walters as Chair and to advertise for members. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. 7. PROJECT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AND REPORT - ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING Tara Fikes presented a status report on Section 8 Programs. She asked that the Board approve the budget for the Section 8 Existing ($1, 323,840) and the Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation ($343, 782) Housing Assistance Programs for the calendar year 1987. Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell to approve to budget for receipt of Federal Housing Authority funds for 1987. VOTE: UNANIMOUS. ADDED ITEM 8 . HILLSBOROUGH'S PROPOSED ANNEXATION 7 No comments were made. H. APPOINTMENTS The following reappointments were approved by consensus of the Board: INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND AUTHORITY Ed Bergman Sandy McClamroch NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Thomas Holcomb I. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner Hartwell, the meeting was adjourned. The next regular meeting will be held on March 24, 1987 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the old Post Office in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Shirley E. Marshall, Chair Beverly A. Blythe, Clerk