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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 19700302tE 2GO MzNUT~s OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOOK ~ ~ ~ BOARD OF CDMMISSIONERS March 2, 1970 The Board of Commissioners of Orange County met in regular aesaion at 10 o~alock A. M, on Monday, March 2, 1970, in the Commiasioners~ Room of the Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Members Present: Chairman Carl M. Smith, and Cotmmissionera Harvey D. Bennett, William C. Ray, Henry 3. Walker and Ira A. Ward. Members Absent: None The Clerk read the minutes of the previous meetings and same were approved f by the Board., A delegation from Eno Townah~p wee present Por the meeting. Discussion ensued relative to the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Conanisaioner Henry Walker made the Pollowing statement: "I believe that this is the toughest decision I~ve had to make since I have been on the Board. I have friends on both aides and a aonsaience I must live with all the time. I cannot help but feel there is more good in this Ordinance than there is bad. If and when 2 decide to run for any public office, the voters of Orange County and Eno Township will have to vote their oonaoieace ea I will on this matter". Commissioner Harvey Sennett made the following statement: "We have had a request Por coning and much opposition to the adoption of zoning for the Eno Township for something lik® two months. I think we should handle this matter today. In order to get the issue before ua I would like to make a motion that we approve the extension of County zoning to include Eno Township effective upon its approval. We have hear$ a lot of discussion and feeling expressed for zoning and a lot of discussion and talk against zoning. My analpais of the public hearing and a review of the partitions, both -~ pro and con, convince me that the adoption of zoning in Eno Township is urgently needed. The present and projected growth and expansion for Fho Township only adds to the need for some land use planning. This 3a eapeaiallp true when you begin to sub-divide land into small iota for residential purposes and commercial use. In my opinion the extension of zoning to Eno Township will prow®, J.n pears to some, to be of tremendous benefit, as it relates health, sanitation, prevention of pollution, and inhancement of property values. Based on the above, in the performance of mp duty as a County Commissioner representing the people of Orange County, I can only vote for the adoption of zoning for Eno Township". Commissioner Ira Ward made the following statement: "Mr. Chairman, I am going to vote for the adoption of zoning for Eno Township. This has been a very controversi&1 subject for many pears and mp decision was extremely hard to make. 2 say this because mp review of the petitions presented, in this matter, has revealed a tremendous number of good citizens on both aides of the fence. Ia mp opinion all oP them have acted in good faith in trying to do what they thought was the beat for their area. Likewise, many good citizens haven't signed indicating their position. The following facts have entered mp thinking in reaching this decision: It appears that the majority of the land in Eno is owned by the proponents, as has been mentioned, and with the population growth and inareesad density in the near future makes land use controls a necessity for the peoples protection. Immediately Esat, Durham County hsa established zoning in the entire county. To the South, Chapel Hill Township and twq townships in Northern Chatham County have been zoned. The Town of Iillsborough has done likewise. It, therefore, appears that virtually all areas that are participating in substantial growth and expansion find that land use controls are vitally needed to cope with the growth problems encountered. I am pleased that Eno Township is enjoying its growth and feel that this move will give it a substantial boost toward greater attainments". BOOK ~ "r46E 2~~ Commissioner William Ray stated that his personal survey oP the property owners in Eho Township, who supported the enactment of some type of land use control, was as follows: "Forty-three percent (1+3~) Por zoning, Thirty-six percent (36~) not for zoning, Twenty-one percent (21~) undecided, Ninety-two percent (92~) of the citizens of the township were not at the public hearing and that of the Eibht Hundred and Eighty-seven (887) aeparata land owners in Eno Township, Two Hundred and Ninety-Seven (297) signed the petition in opposition to the zoning proposal", Upon motion of CommS.asi.oner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved that the zoning ordinance, as certified to the Board by the County Planning Board, be adopted and that said Ordinance be effective upon the passage of this motion. Chairman Smith advised the Board that he had xaceived a letter from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board which stated that the term of Bernice Ward would expire March, 1970. Russell Wright of Chanel Hill was present and urged that the Board of Cotmni.ssionars act on the County Planning Boards recommendation that S®ction 7.3 of the Chapel Hill Township Zoning Ordinance be deleted as he was direotly affected by the existing provision of this Ordinance, in that, he could not proceed with certain business matters until this section was officially amended. _. Chairman Smith informed Mr, Wright that no action had bean taken, by the County Planning Hoard, prior to the March 2nd meeting of the Board oP Commissioners, however, he was of the opinion that official action on the deletion of Section 7,3 would be taken at the Marsh 10th meeting of the two Boards. Chairman Smith recognized Marshall Spears, Jr „ Attorney Prom Durham. Mr, Spears stated that he was present fax the purpose of witnessing the decision which would be made on the Eno Township zoning matter, and that he wished to state that he felt the Hoard of Cotmnissionars had acted in the beat form of statesmanship in reaching the decision of zoning Env Township. Commissioner Ray recognized Lynn Woods, Mr, Woods presented a road petition far SR ].s1{1}. The Clerk wsa instructed to Forward said petition to the State Highway Commission. Chairman Smith advised the Board that a one day session on Solid Waste ~ Disposal Program was being sponsored by the North Carolina Association of County i Commissioners and the National Assooiation of Counties on Wednesday, March 11, 1970, at the Hilton Inn in Raleigh, and that the jail and detention services section of the North Carolina Department of Social Services would be holding a two day basin course throughout the State for Administrative or Supervisory personnel. Chairman Smith requested that members oP the Board of County Commissioners who could attend the Solid Waste Disposal Program in Raleigh please do so and requested that the County Administrator advise the Sharif~~s Department .. oP the training course offered for jailors. Chairman Smith advised the Board that he had received a request from Ebert Pierce, County Chairman of the Orange County Agriculture bepartment. Said request dealt with the wishes of Sherman Shelton, Agricultural Agent, who planned ~ to attend a three week training course, Juns 22 to July 13, at U N C State University, and further planned to attend the second session, July ].~. to August 15, at U N C State University at Raleigh, for the purpose of securing his masters degree in agriculture. , Chairman Smith advised the Board that Mr, Shelton had accumulated twenty-two (22) days of annual leave and that this annual leave would be used, by Mr, Shelton, far the second portion of his schooling, Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Bennett, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that Sherman Shelton, Agricultural Agent, be granted permission to attend the three week, June 22 to July 13, training course and that Mr, Shelton be further authorized to utilize his accumulated leave, July 11~, to August 15, for the purpose of securing his masters degree in agriculture. ; Norman Long, Zoning Officer, advised the Board, by letters, that, by a unanimous vote on February 16, 1970, the Orange County Planning Board did reject the request of the Town of Carrboro for the release of an area adjaoent to the towns zoning jurisdiction and that the Orange County Planning Board ~ voted, unanimously, to reaoa~end to the County Commissioners that the State Building Code and the State Plumbing Cade be adopted by reference for Orange County. Discussion ensued relative to said letters. BOOK ~ "r,LE 26~ The Cauntq Administrator advised the Board that John Watkins had submitted his resignation ae bailor for Orange County effective March 31, 1970, and that James "Sonny" Riggs would assume the position of bailor effective April 1, 1970. Chairman Smith advised the Hoard that a petition for the olosing of a road had been filed bq Blue Croea and Blue Shield. Chairman with stated that the road was located on property owned, exaluaively, by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and that a public hearing had been requested for April 6, 1970, at 11 A. M. for the purpose oP a hearing on the petition. T7pon motion of Commissioner Bennett ,_ seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that a-hearing be scheduled on April 6, 1970, at 11 A.M, for the purpose of reviewing the petition filed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the p*ax~poae of closing a road located on their property. The County Administrator informed the Board that a deed was executed on January 14, 1963, bq Ora a County to Juanita Mitchell at a purchase price of One Hundred Forty Dollars ($1}0.00) for property located in the Town of Chapel Hill, and that it now appeared the County had no legal authority to execute said deed. Tha County Administrator requested permission to refund, to the purchaser, the sum of One Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($l~r-1a..7s). The County Attorney sugQeated that a deed of correction and/oF quitclaim deed be executed.. The County.Adminiatrator wee instructed that upon receipt of a quit- claim deed from the purchaser, then a check was to be issued in the amount of One Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Seventy-Five Cents ($154.75). Chairman Smith inquired as to the disposition of the E. C. Leonard, Inc. property tae request. The County Administrator advised the Board that a comparison of: the situation would be made and that the request would be placed on the agenda for the Board of Equalization and Review. Commi.saioner Ray suggested thatfthe.aresa of Carrboro and Chapel Hi11 should pay for their ambulance service. The County Administrator pointed out that other arena of the County were served bq the ambulance company which was located in the Carrboro-Chapel Hill area. Chairmaa Smith brought to the attention of the Board that the ambulance contract had expired. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Ward inquired sa to the funds which were available far soil testing He stated that ha was of the opinion that the Board had the ovtion as to whether or not to participate in thin testing program and that he was not aware that the Board had exercised such option. Chairman Smith brought to the attention of the Board the fact that no action was taken on the Carrbpro request far extension of its zon5ng ~uriadiction. IInon motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by CoIImii.asioner Bennett, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the Board oY Commiasionera support the endorse- ment of the County Planning Boards recomaendation that the rea_uest for the extension of the Carrboro Zoning Board be denied. The Clark was instructed to notify the Town of Carrboro of the Boards action. Chairman Smith requested that three members of the Board meet at 7:30 P. M. with the Board of Education in order that an appointment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board oould be made. IIpon motion of Commissioner Ray, seconded by Coumtiisaioner Bennett, the Chairman was authorized to sign the following Blind Aid Agenda: NAME EFF. DATE George Scott 2-70 Effie Cole Dillehaq 3-70 Betty C. Saa1f 2-70 AID TO THE BLINp AGENDA March 2, 1970 AMOiTNT NEW 132.00 TERMINATION 21.00 152.00 REJECTION REASON Insufficient reaouraea Ineligibility on basis of vision Did not enter Rest Home Hugh C, Merritt 2-70 No budgetary deficit eo~~ ~ ~auE 2s3 Tom Ward, Social Services Director, advised the Board that an evaluation survey of the agencies facilities at the Carrboro office did not meet the State standards and, therefore, Orange County was not in oomplianca with the State Boards requirements for office facilities, Discussion ensued. Chairman Smith brought to the attention of the Board that the matter of setting the compensation for all seats, on the Board of Commissioners, moat be considered at Chia meeting in order that due public notice might be published. Commissioner Walker introduced the following resolution: BE TT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Orange, State of North Carolina, pursuant to the authority of General Statutes 1s3-13, does hereby sat the compensation for all seats on the Board of County Commissioners as follows: Each Commissioner shall be entitled to receive as compensation One Hundred Dollars ($1C0.00) per month, p7.us Twenty-Five Dollars ($2$.00) per meeting far all meetings in excess of two during any one calendar month at which the attendance of said Board member or metnbera is required in the performance oP his or their duties as such Commissioner. xn addition to said soma each Conmlisaionar shall be entitled to a travel allowance of ten cents per mile for each mile travelled in connection with the attendance at any required meeting. The above compensation shall become effective for all seats on the Board following the aext general el®ction far seats on said Board. IIpon motion of Commissioner Sennett, seconded by Commissioner Ray, the foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: Ayes: Chairmen Carl M. Smith and Commisaioaere Harvey D. Baanett, William C, Ray, Henry S. Welker and Ira A. Ward. Noes: None Chairman Smith filed, with the Clark, the following items: 1. Memorandum - Institute of Government -Annual Salary, North Carolina County Officials 2. Memorandum - County Administrator 3. Letter from North Carolina Department oP Social Services - Carrboro faailiti®s ' !}. Veterans Service Officers Report 5. Proposed Schedule for S. N. Shelton, Agricultural Agent 6. Letters from Norman Long and Calvin Burch 7. 1969 Annual ASCS Report 8. Letter from 0. D. Garvin - Sewerage Dianoaal Systems Installed for Mobile Homes and other Building a. 9. Summary of 1969 Activities - Agriculture Extension Service 10. Audit Report - Clerk Superior Clerk 11. Summary Consolidation Petitions - Eno Township Zoning 12. Letter from Orange County Rescue Squad - Housing of Facilities l3. Letter from St. Matthews Parish Church protesting sale of school property. 1l4,. Letter frpm State Planning Division - Comments on Proposed Regions 15. Letter from Chapel Hill Public Library - Financial statement 16. Minutes Heelth Planning Council for Centre,]. North Carolina 17. Letter Prom North Central Piedmont R C & D - Air and Water Pollution l8. Statement of State & Federal participation 1969-1970 Social Services Administration 19. North Carolina Regional Medical Programs - Operational Profile 20. Minutes -Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action, Inc. BOOK ~ ~ .LE 264 There being no further business to come before the `Board said meeting was adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, March 10 1970, at 9 P. M. with the County Planning Board, Tuesday, March 17, 1970, at ~ P.M. and Tuesday, March 2!}, 1970, at 3 P,M, Carl M. Smith, Chairman Betty Tune Hayes, Clerk MINUTES DF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS March l0, 1970 The Hoard of Commissioners of Orange County met in adjourned session at 9 P,M, on Tuesday, March 10, 1970, in the Commissioners Room at the Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Members Present: Chairman Carl M. Smith, William C. Ray, Henry S. Walker and Ira A. Ward, Members Abs®nt: Commi.asioner Harvey D. Bennett. Discussion ensued relative to a Resolution which had been adopted by the Orange County Hcusing Authority at a meeting held earlier. IIpon motion of Commissioner Ray, aeaonded by Commissioner Walker, i.t was moved and unanimously adopted, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners approve the application for Pive hundred (SDO) housing units which would be made _ to the Department of Housing and IIrban Development by the County Housing Authority. Chairman Smith presented a letter from the Health Planni.ag Council for Central North Carolina. Said letter recommended that L3~, W311iam J. Cromartie, Mrs. Frances Taylor and I?r, 0. David Garvin be appointed as members of the Health Planning Council for Central North Carolina Per terms whiah would expire on June 18, 1970. IIpon motion of Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Ray, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that Dr, William J, Cromartie, Mr a. Franaea Taylor and Dr. 0. David Garvin ba appointed as members of the Health Planning Council for Central North Carolina. Chairman Smith presented a letter from the County Planning Board. Said letter recommended that Section 7,3 of the Chapel Hill Township Zoning Ordinance be deleted from said Drdinance. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Ray, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the recommendation of the County Planning Board relative to the deletion of Section 7.3 of said Ordinance be adopted. Chairman Smith advised the Board that the County Planning Board recommended that Section 13.3.2 be amended by adding, aubetantially, the following wording: "one copy of a floor plan which may be a reasonable accurate sketch of the proposed building ' . IIpon motion of Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Walker, it was moved and unanimously adopted, that the recommendation of the County Planning Board, that Section 13.3.2 of the Chapel Hill Township Zoning Ordinance be amended. There being no further business to come before the Board the meeting was adjourned to meet again on Tuesday, Marsh 17, 1970, with representatives oP the Durham Ambulance Service. Carl M. Smith, Chairman S, M. Gatti s, Acting Clerk