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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19680805Hof, .? Dxc z33 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. VON 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: BCCK PAGE 135 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. SAME 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