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MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
August 5, 1968
The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County met in regular session at
10:00 o'clock A.M. on Monday, August 5, 1968, in the Conference Room of the
Agricultural Building in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Members Present: Chairman Harvey D. Bennett, and Commissioners William C. Ray,
Carl M. Smith, Henry S. Walker and Ira A. Ward.
Members Absent: None
Minutes of the July meetings were read and approved.
A. H. Graham, County Attorney, presented the Durham-Orange County boundary
line and boundary line description which he had received from the Durham County
Board of Commissioners. Mr. Graham stated that the Durham County Commissioners
had requested that said report and description be accepted and signed by the
Orange County Board of Commissioners during this meeting. Discussion ensued
concerning the presented material and it was agreed that Commissioner Ward and
Commissioner Smith, Orange County's representatives on the boundary line
committee, should inspect the stakes and review and confirm the proposed boundary
line between the counties with Jerry Strickland, Orange County's engineer, and
report the findings back to the Board of Commissioners.
Calvin Burch of Carrboro introduced Bill Britt, Carrboro's new City
Manager to the Board of Commissioners.
Mrs. Quentin Patterson, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, reported that
the Recreation program had been a rather successful project, but that additional
monies were needed to defray certain expenses incurred by the Recreation
Committee. She requested that the Board of Commissioners appropriate $500.00
or less to the Recreation Fund. Chairman Bennett thanked Mrs. Patterson for
her report and stated that her request for funds would be taken under advisement.
Hezekiah Dobson, Sanitation Engineer, brought to the attention of the Board
that the practice now being used by the County for soil sampling could endanger
the water table and supply in the area which was sampled. Discussion ensued
relative to this matter and the matter of land fills. It was agreed that the
County Administrator, the County Attorney and the Sanitarian should arrange
a joint meeting with the DLetrict Health Department and the County Planning Board
for the purpose of agreement on how to conform the practices of the two agencies
relative to soil testing methods and to draft an ordinance for land fill usage.
Tyson Clayton, Zoning Officer, presented the following letter from Charles
W. Johnston, Chairman of the Orange County Planning Board: .
"The Orange County Planning Board submits their recommendations
concerning the rezoning request heard at the Public Hearing July 30, 1968,
as follows:
1. The Planning Board recommends that Mr. Jack Maultsby's request
to rezone approximately 1 1/2 acres of his property from a Residential
District to a General Commercial District be approved.
2. The Planning Board recommends that the following amendments be
adopted:
Section 6.2.2.2 (3) of the Zoning Ordinance amend to read: That hard
rook be at least four (4) feet below the bottom of the filter trenches in
the absorption area.
Section 6.2.2.2 (4) of the Zoning ordinance amend to read: That the water
table is at least four (4) feet below the bottom of the filter trenches in
the absorption area.
Section V-E-1 of the Subdivision ordinance amend to read: Monuments shall
be placed at all corners in the exterior boundary except where permanent
markers already exist."
Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Ward, it was
moved and unanimously adopted that the recommendations of the Orange County
Planning Board relative to the request of Jack Maultsby to rezone approximately
one and one-half (1 1/2) acres of his property from a Residential District to
a General Commercial District be approved.
Upon motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Ray, it was
moved and unanimously adopted, that section 6.2.2.2 (3) of the zoning code be
amended to read as follows: That hard rook be at least four (4) feet below the
bottom of the filter trenches in the absorption area.
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Upon motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was
moved and unanimously adopted that section V-E-1 of the subdivision ordinance be
amended to read as follows: Monuments shall be placed at all corners in the
exterior boundary except where permanent markers already exist.
Mrs. Betty Farrington, a resident of the log cabin service station road,
also designated as SR 1945, was present to inquire as to whether or not this
road could be paved upon the existing road bed instead of the project plan adopted
by the State Highway Commission.
Chairman Bennett advised Mrs. Farrington that she should address her inquiry
to the State Highway Commission as the Board of Commissioners were unable to
answer her inquiry.
Commissioner Ray presented a road petition for Hayes Road, Lannie Drive
and Jay Circle. The clerk was requested to forward same to the State Highway
Commission.
The following letter from the Orange County Republican Party was read by
Chairman Bennett:
"The following resolution was passed by the orange County Republican
Party Executive Committee at their meeting on July 17, 1968, in Hillsborough,
North Carolina:
T0: Orange County Commissioners, Hillsborough, North Carolina
SUBJECT: The Future of Aviation in Orange County
Whereas Orange County is in the midst of its most violent population
explosion in its history and this area's increased demands for air
transportation will require some definite planning to adequately develop
our needs for the air age and further protect our citizens; the Republican
Party Ekecutive Committee of, Orange County formally request that the Orange
County Commissioners create an Orange County Airport Authcrity to protect
our people and have the authority to plan for our air ser*ices of the future.
The membership of this authority and its legal responsibilities will be left to
the good wisdom of the-county commissioners.
Submitted for the Orange County Republican Party Executive Committee by:
Bobbie L. Wallick
Secretary, Orange County Republican Party
Date: July 18, 1968"
Upon motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Ray, it was moved
and Chairman Bennett was authorized to appoint two members to the committee which
has been organized in Chapel Hill.
Discussion ensued relative to the proposed plans of extension of the Orange-
Alamanee Water Systems, Inc. Dr. S. T. Moore, representative of the Industrial
Development Commission, was present and requested that the Board of Commissioners
postpone any decision relative to the Orange Alamance Water Systems, Inc. proposed
extension plan. The Board agreed to withhold any decision on this matter.
The Board of Commissioners agreed that they should try and arrange a meeting
with the Alamance County Board of Commissioners in order that the two boards might
discuss the proposed expansion plans of the Orange-Alamance Water Systems, Inc.
Chairman Bennett reported that he and the County Administrator had agreed
with Apparels, Inc. as to the location of the water and sewerage lines which will
be constructed to their plant. Chairman Bennett stated that based on figures
being charged in other areas Apparel had been requested to pay a $400.00 per
aore fee for the construction of said line. Discussion ensued relative to this
matter. r?
Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Ray, Chairman
Bennett was authorized to sign the following Blind Aid Agenda:
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AID TO THE BLIND AGENDA
August 5, 1968
NAME EFF. DATE AMOUNT REASON
ACCEPTANCE
Elsie council 9-1-68 $88.00 Transferred from APTD
Julia Newsome Allred 9-1-68 $94.00 Transfer from Davie County
TE U41NATION
Essie V. Hughes 8-1-68 9000 Receipt of social security
benefits.
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Matilda Pickett 189.00
Commissioner Ray presented a request from the Welfare Rights Committee.
The committee wanted to establish a booth near the Welfare offices in order
that they might talk with the Welfare recipients.
Upon motion of Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it
was moved and unanimously adopted that the request for booth space for the
Welfare Rights Committee be denied.
The County Administrator presented a revised Welfare budget based upon
figures requested by the State Welfare Department.
Upon motion of Commissioner Smith, Seconded by Commissioner Ray, Chairman
Bennett was authorized to sign the revised Welfare Budget report.
There being no further business to come before the Board said meeting
was adjourned.
Harvey D. Bennett, Chairman
Betty June Hayes, Clerk