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MEETING DATE: August 19,1980 NUMBER: P: 0094
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 19, 1980 REVISIONS:
MINUTE BOOK: 12 PAGE: 564
POLICY: Orange County Energy Program
Since the energy shortage in 1973-74, we Americans have become increasingly
aware of the vital importance of wise energy management to the welfare of our nation.
Our nation's security and its economy both depend on how well we resolve difficult
questions about energy resources, conservation and costs in the immediate future.
Many of these questions can be addressed most readily at the local level by the
example and leadership of county government. Therefore, the Orange County Energy
Commission has prepared a program for energy management, conservation and
development within Orange County. The energy program consists of five policies and
recommendations for their implementation.
The Energy Commission will review the program annually and submit reports and
recommendations to the Orange County Board of Commissioners.
POLICY I. ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNI~NT OPERATIONS WII,L BE
ENERGY EFFICIENT. COUNTY GOVERNMENT WII.,L
INCORPORATE GOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN ITS DAILY
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
Each department has already implemented several ways to carry out this policy. Other
guidelines, by department, are:
Public Works:
Schedule more efficient routing and use of sanitation vehicles and other
county-operated vehicles.
2. Maintain a county motor pool with arecord-keeping and reporting system
on fuel consumption and maintenance.
3. Continue to implement energy conservation programs in county buildings
and assist the Energy Office in developing accounting or other energy
related reports and programs.
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Finance:
Require inclusion of data on energy use in bid specifications.
2. Document energy cost projections as a factor in purchasing decisions.
Planning:
1. Develop and implement the energy elements of the land Use Plan, Sub-
division Regulations, and the Zoning Ordinance, and encourage energy
efficient development standards and patterns in Orange County including
siting, transportation, and more intensive use of conservation and renewable
energy resources.
2. Ask builders to submit a response to a checklist of energy saving features for
new homes and subdivision developments including caulking and
weatherstripping, insulation, siting and design, landscaping, transportation
routes and potential for alternative transportation (e.e., bicycles, etc.)
Inspections:
• 1. Ensure compliance with the energy part of the N. C. Uniform Residential
and State Building Code.
Agricultural Extension Service
Continue to develop programs, seminars, andlor fairs to inform residents
of energy conservation and management techniques and services
available.
3. Advise farmers on energy efficient farming practices and the potential for
developing energy sources on the farm.
Schools:
Continue to implement a conservation program for school buildings and
vehicles
2. Make sure the Energy Conservation Committee in each school is ongoing
and active.
Offer instruction in energy management at-each grade level.
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4. Incorporate energy information in budget requests where appropriate.
Energy Office:
Consult with other departments, make recommendations and help to
implement energy management in county policies .and procedures.
2. Continue to distribute handouts, pamphlets, slide shows, films and other
forms of energy information to county employees.
Advise the Finance Department of energy efficient products which are on
the market.
4. Establish a system for carpooling or vanpooling for county employees.
5. Provide reports on building energy use to department heads.
6. Provide staff support for the Orange County Energy .Commission and for
the Energy Emergency Committee.
Human Services Agencies:
• 1. D v l 1 l i i i i r aid those wh el nd/or home
e e op oca n t at ve p ograms to o need fu a
weatherization.
2. Efficiently implement state and federal programs designed to meet the fuel
needs of the poor.
3. Initiate efforts to alleviate excessive hardship on low-income, elderly or
handicapped county residents in energy emergencies.
The Orange County Manager requests on behalf of the Energy Commission that
each county department or agency provide him with information on any energy-
related program in which that department is involved or is considering.
POLICY II. IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE HARDSHIP AT TIl~IES OF ENERGY
SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS OR OTHER CRISES, ORANGE COUNTY
WII,L HAVE AN ENERGY EMERGENCY PLAN
The Energy Emergency Committee will include representatives from
agencies concerned with energy production and delivery, disaster relief
agencies, the Energy Conservation Commission, and the general public.
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2. Funding for alternative energy projects, bikeways, and weatherization
projects should be sought.
3. Studies of energy use by sector in Orange County should continue.
4. Waste recycling and alternative solid waste treatment should be
encouraged.
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2. This Committee will study all energy emergency plans affecting residents
of Orange, including those of utilities, Civil Defense, etc. These plans
shall be coordinated into one master plan in order to provide information
and guidance in time of energy emergency.
3. The Committee will work to ensure that emergency vehicles and other
identified priority users have access to fuel in any type of crisis.
4. The Committee will work to ensure farmers of a fuel supply adequate to
plant and/or harvest food crops during fuel shortages.
5. The Committee will inform local businesses of the state Set-Aside
Program and assist them in applying for relief.
6. Civil Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services and other county
departments will be asked to cooperate with activities of the Energy
Emergency Committees.
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POLICY III. ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WILL
BE PROVIDED WITH .ASSISTANCE IN ENERGY
CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION ON WAYS TO
CURTAIL ENERGY USES.
The County Energy Office will
Offer to help businesses develop incentive programs which encourage
employees to carpool, vanpool, or use public transportation.
2. Provide for homeowners or renters information on energy conservation
techniques appropriate to their situation.
POLICY IV: THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WII,L PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY SOURCES
INDEGENOUS TO ORANGE COUNTY.
Capital improvements programs should include demonstration of
alternative energy use whenever feasible.
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in the frater i
• n ty house be reduced. The Board directed the Tax
Supervisor to make a survey of the personal property in the house.
Commissioner Barnes moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to reduce by 50% the value of 7A.B.1, 7A.6.15 and 7A.A.19 belonging
to James B. Rigsbee, lots 43 and 66 belonging to James E. Nopper,
and 17C.6.6 belonging to James S. Thompson by 50% since these lots
are unsuitable for septic systems. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
to delete the parcel in the right-of-way belonging to James Rae Freeland.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Corr~nissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to reduce by 50% value of .lots 25, 59, 63, 75, 76, 77, 78, 123, 124,.
70, 72, and 7~ since they are unsuitable for septic system and
to reduce by 30% the value of lots 60, 61 and 62 since these were
combined to make two lots, as requested by Southland Associates.
Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
to-reduce to per. acre the value of the property of Ruth Kimery and of
Frank G. Umstead. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson,
request of Cos-Wat Dairy (92.A.2) be denied. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Agenda Item 5: Energy Commission ~-~ ~ ~~~ ~/~-`
Dr. Robert Strauss, Chairman, Orange County Energy Commission, ~~
reviewed a proposed energy policy and resolution regarding the Orange
County energy program. For copy of these documents adopted by the
Board of Commissioners, see page 569 of this book.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Cgmmissioner Willhoit,
to approve changing the name of the Orange County Energy Conservation
Commission to the Orange County Energy Commission. Vote: ayes, 5;
noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to endorse the Orange County energy program resolution as changed. Vote:
ayes, 5; noes, 0.
Commissioner Gustaveson moved, seconded by Commissioner Willhoit,
to approve the policy of the Orange County Energy Commission program as
changed. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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2. Ask builders to submit a response to a checklist of energy saving
features for new homes and subdivision developments including caulking
and weatherstripping, insulation, siting and design, landscaping, trans-
portation routes and potential for alternative transportation (i.e.,
bicycles, etc.) -
Inspections:
1. Ensure compliance with the energy part of the N_ C. Uniform Residential
and State Building Code.
2. Attend seminars on energy-efficient and renewable energy construction.
Agricultural Extension Service: -
1. Continue to develop programs,. seminars, and/or fairs to inform residents
of energy conservation and management techniques and services available.
2. Advise farmers on energy efficient farming practices and the potential
for developing energy sources on the farm.
Schools:
1. Continue to implement a conservation program for school buildings and vehicles.
2. Make-sure the Energy Conservation Committee in each school is ongoing
and active.
3. Offer instruction in energy management at each grade level.
4. .Incorporate energy information in budget requests where appropriate.
Energy Office:
1. Consult with other departments, make recommendations and help to imple-
ment energy management in county policies ,and procedures.
2. Continue to distribute handouts, pamphlets, slide shows, films and other -
forms of energy information to county employees. _
3. Advise the Finance O.epartment of energy efficient products which are
on the market.
4. Establish a system for carpooling or vanpooling for county employees_
5. Provide reports on building energy use to department beads.
-6. Provide-staff support for the Orange County Energy •Gommission ~~ - --
and for the Energy Emergency Committee.
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Orange County Energy Program
AUGUST 1980
Since the energy shortage in 1973-74, we Americans have become increasingly
aware of the vital importance of wise energy management to the welfare of our
nation. Our nation's security and its economy both depend on bow yell we resolve
difficult questions about energy resources, conservation and costs in the
immediate future. .-~
Many of these questions can be addressed most readily at the local level,
by the example and leadership of county government. Therefore, the Orange
County Energy Commission has prepared a program for energy manage-
ment, conservation and development within Orange County. The energy program
consists of five policies and recommendations for their implementation.
The Energy Commission will review the program annually and
submit reports and recommendations to the Orange County F3oard of Comnissioners_
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POLICY I. ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS WILL QE ENERGY EFFICIENT. COUNTY
GOVERNMENT WILL INCORPORATE OD ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN ITS DAILY
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
Each department has already imple~ented several ways to carry out this policy._
Other guidelines, by department, are:
Public Works: -
1. .Schedule more efficient routing and use of sanitation vehicles and
other county-operated vehicles.
2. Maintain a county motor pool with a record-keeping and reporting system
on fuel consumption and maintenance.
3. Continue to implement energy conservation programs in county buildings
and assist the Energy Office in developing accounting or other energy--
related repo??~s and programs.
Finance:
1. Require inclusion of data on energy use in bid specifications,
2. Document energy cost projections as a factor in purchasing decisions_
Planning:
1. Develop and .implement the energy elements of the Land Use Plan,
Sub-division Regulations, and the Zoning Ordinance, and encourage energy
efficient development standards and patterns in Orange County including
siting, transportation, and more intensive use of conservation and
renewable energy resources.
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Human Services Agencies:
1. Develop local initiative programs to aid those who need fuel and/or home
weatherization.
2. Efficiently implement state and federal programs designed to meet the
fuel needs of the poor.
3. Initiate efforts to alleviate excessive hardship on low-income, elderly
or handicapped county residents in energy emergencies.
4. Continue-efforts towards Transportation Coordination.
POLICY II. IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE HARDSHIP AT TIMES OF ENERGY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS
OR OTHER CRISES, ORANGE COUNTY WILL HAVE AN ENERGY EMERGENCY PLAN_
1. The Energy Emergency Committee will include representatives from agencies
concerned with energy production and delivery, disaster relief agencies,
the Energy Conservation Commission, and the general public.
2. This Committee will study all energy emergency plans affecting residents of
Orange, including those of utilities, Civil Defense, etc. These plans __.
shall be coordinated into one master plan in order to provide information
and guidance in time of energy emergency.
3. The Committee will work to ensure that emergency vehicles and other identi-
fied priority users have access to fuel in any type of crisis.
4. The Committee will work to ensure farmers of a fuel supply adequate to
plant and/or harvest food croos during fuel shortages.
5. The Committee will inform local businesses of the state Set-Aside Program
and assist them in applying for relief.
6. Civil Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services and other county departments
will. be asked to Cooperate with activities of the Energy~Emergency Committees_
POLICY III, ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WILL BE PROVIDED WITH
ASSISTANCE IN ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFORi+lATION ON WAYS TO
CURTAIL ENERGY USES.
The County Energy Office will:
1. Offer to help businesses develop incentive programs which encourage
employees to carpool, vanpool, or use public transportation.
2. Provide for homeowners or renters information on energy conservation
techniques appropriate to their situation.
Since the energy shortage in 1973-74, we .Americans have become increasingly
aware of the vital importance of wise energy management to the welfare of our
nation. Our nation's security and its economy both depend on haw yell we resolve
difficult questions about energy resources, conservation and costs in the
immediate future. ..
Many of these questions can be addressed most readily at the local level,
by the example and leadership of county government. Therefore, the Orange
County Energy Commission has prepared a program for energy manage-
ment, conservation and development within Orange County. The energy program
consists of five policies and recommendations for their implementatian_
The Energy Commission will review the program annually and
submit reports and recommendations to the Orange County Qoard of Commissioners_
• POLICY I. ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS WILL QE ENERGY EFFICIENT. COUNTY
GOVERNMENT WILL INCORPORATE GOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN ITS DAILY
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS.
- ~ Each department has already implemented .several ways to carry out this policy._
Other guidelines, by department, are:
Public Works:
1. .Schedule more efficient routing -and use of sanitation vehicles and
other county-operated vehicles.
2. Maintain a county motor pool with a record-E:eeping and reporting system
on fuel consumption and maintenance.
3. Continue to implement energy conservation programs in county buildings
and assist the Energy Office in developing accounting or other energy-
related repot?ts and programs.
Finance:
1. Require inclusion of data on energy use i.n bid specifications.
2. Document energy cost projections as a factor in purchasing decisions.
• Planning: .
1. Develop and .implement the energy elements of the Land Use Plan,
Sub-division Regulations, and the Zoning Ordinance, and encourage energy
efficient development standards and patterns in Orange County including
siting, transportation, and more intensive use of conservation and
renewable energy resources.
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2. Ask builders to submit a response to a checklist of energy saving
features for new homes and subdivision developments including caulking
and weatherstripping, insulation, siting and design, landscaping, trans-
- portation routes and potential for alternative transportation (i.e.,
bicycles, etc.) -
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Inspections:
1. Ensure compliance with the energy part of the N. C. Uniform Residential
and State Building Code.
2. Attend seminars on energy-efficient and. renewable energy construction.
Agricultural Extension Service:
1. Continue to develop programs, seminars, and/or fairs to inform residents
of energy conservation and management techniques and services available.
2. Advise farmers on energy efficient farming practices and the potential
for developing energy sources on the farm.
Schools:
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Continue to' implement a conservation program for school buildincds and vehicle~:~ : `
Make-sure the Energy Conservation Committee in each school. is ongoing .
and active.
Offer instruction in energy management at each grade level.
Incorporate energy information in budget requests where appropriate.
Energy Office:
1. Consult with other departments, make recommendations and help to imple-
ment energy management in county policies and procedures..
2. Continue to distribute handouts, pamphlets, slide shows, films and other
forms of energy information to county employees. _
3. Advise the Finance Department of energy efficient products which are
on the market.
4. Establish a systerl for carpooling or vanpooling for county employees.
5. Provide reports on building energy use to department heads.
6. Provide staff support for the Orange County Energy Commission ~~ - ~--~
and for the Energy Emergency Committee.
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Human Services Agencies:
1. Develop local initiative programs to aid those who need fuel and~or home
weatherization.
2. Efficiently implement state and federal programs designed to meet the
fuel needs of the poor.
3. Initiate efforts to alleviate excessive hardship on_low-income, elderly
or handicapped county residents in energy emergencies.
4. Continue-efforts towards Transportation Coordination.
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POLICY II. IN ORDER TO ALLEVIATE HARDSHIP AT TIMES OF ENERGY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS
.. OR OTHER CRISES, ORANGE COUNTY WILL HAVE AN ENERGY EMERGENCY PLAN_
1. The Energy Emergency Committee will include representatives from agencies
- concerned with energy production and delivery, disaster relief agencies,
the Energy Conservation Commission, and the general public.. -
2. This Committee will study all energy emergency plans affecting residents of
Orange, including those of utilities, Civil Defense, etc. These plans ___
:_ shall be coordinated into one master plan in order to provide information
and guidance in time of energy emergency.
3. The Committee will work to ensure that emergency vehicles and other identi-
fied priority users have access to fuel in any type of crisis.
4. The Committee will work to ensure farmers of a fuel supniy adequate to
plant and/or harvest food crows during fuel shortages.
. 5. The Committee will inform local businesses of the state Set--Aside Program
and assist them in applying for relief.
6. Civil Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services and other county departments
will be .asked to cooperate with activities of the Energy~Emergency Committees_
POLICY III, ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS AND BJSINESSES WILL BE PROVIDED !~tITH
ASSISTANCE IN ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFORMATION ON 1,fAYS TO
CURTAIL ENERGY USES.
• The County Energy Office will:
1. Offer to help businesses develop incentive programs Hrhich encourage
employees to carpool, vanpool, or use public transportation.
2. Provide for homeowners or renters information on energy conservation
techniques appropriate to their situation.
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POLICY V. THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (JILL PRO~JOT~ DEVELOPMENT C1F
ENERGY SOURCES INDIGENOUS TO ORANGE COUNTY.
1. Capital improvements programs should include demonstration of alterna-
tive energy use whenever feasible.
2. Funding for alternative energy projects, bikeways, and weatherization
projects should be sought.
3. Studies of energy use by sector in Orange County should continue.
4. Waste recycling and alternative solid waste treatment should be encouraged_
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the current staffing in centers would have to be dropped because the state will
not pay to maintain ratios other than those they have established. Also, in
. °, ~C'•range'County, most of the certified centers are in churches with small rooms
which would cut down on group sizes if the centers adhered to group size ratios.
Commissioner Gustaveson asked the impact this would have on the Community
• School for People Under Six on space ratios and adult child ratios.
Sue Russell said the state requires we lower the staff-child ratios or
the state will not reimburse us. She felt room size ratios should not be
honored at the expense of providing a quality program for the children.
Commissioner Whitted asked the cost per child ratio per week. The speaker
said current rates are $151 per month for children age 3 and above and $168 for
children age 2 and under. 'The Day Care Coalition proposes $133 for children age 3
and above, and $176 for children age 2 and under. She said the Department of
Human Resources requested the rating from HEW and North Carolina was one of only
nine states adhering to these figures.
Commissioner Gustaveson asked for Noblitt's article to be submitted with the
Day Care Action Group's critique. He also asked the Board be provided with the
current state budget item on day care. Mrs. Bertie Howard said she would have
this information for Board review by the end of the-week.
Commissioner Willhoit said the Board supported the compromise but needed
additional information and data to be able to take this item up at the December
Legislative Conference. He suggested getting support from other counties. He
also suggested having information ready before November 14th so the Board could
discuss this matter with the legislative delegates.
Agenda Item 5: Resolution Endorsin Ener Conservation
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the Resolution Establishing Orange County Energy Policy. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
For copy of said Resolution, see page 772 of this book.
Agenda Item 6A:
Appointments to Council on Aging
Commissioner bJillhoit said he wanted to add another name to the list of
nominees to be appointed to the Council on Aging. He said he would ]ike to see a
list of the continuing members of the council before making the appointments
He asked that this-item be postponed until the ,third Tuesday meeting.
Agenda Item 66:
Appointments to Governor's Energy Awareness
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Commissioner Whitted asked Commissioner Gustaveson if he would like to recommend;;
three persons to attend the conference. Commissioner Gustaveson said he would like
to see the following agencies or departments send representatives; 1) Energy
Coordinator, 2) JOCCA and 3) Agricultural Extension Homemakers. He suggested
Carol Fitzgerald to be the Board's designee to represent the elected official.
Commissioner Whitted asked Ms. Fitzgerald to coordinate with the other two
agencies and let the proper representative of the Governor's Conference know who
will be attending.
• Agenda Item 6C: A ointment to Carrboro Plannin Board
Commissioner Willhoit moved, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, to appoint
Nancy Salmon to the Carrboro Planning Board. Vote: ayes, 5; noes, 0.
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ORANGE COUNTY ENERr,Y POLICY
WHEREAS, it is apparent that citizens of Orange County and the United States
are faced with energy shortages of considerable magnitude; and,
WHEREAS, said energy shortages have been recognized by Orange County Commissioners;
and,
!~JHEREAS, Orange County has acknowledged the need to develop a policy for county
offices and guidelines for the citizens with respect to conservation of energy..,
N04J, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County
that the following steps are to be taken by all offices and employees of Orange
County to perserve energy:
1. Curtail the use of electricity and other forms of energy to a minimum
consistent with health and safety requirements.
2. Set thermostats to maintain 68 degrees in winter and a minimum of 78 degrees
in summer in all offices and facilities controlled by the county. Employees
• are encouraged to dress appropriately.
3. Car pools of employees commuting to and from work are encouraged.
4. Employees are encouraged to conserve energy in accordance with suggestions
made by the Energy Office, and to submit additional conservation suggestions
to said office.
5. There should be no heating and cooling between temperatures of 68 degrees
and 78 degrees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County citizens are encouraged to
conserve energy as suggested above and in accordance with subsequent recommendations
of the Orange County Energy Office.
I, Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of so much of the proceedings of the
Board of Commissioners for said county at a meeting held the 6th day of November, 1978
as relates in any way to the resolution hereinabove set forth, and that said proceedings
are recorded in the minute book of the minutes of said Board for said date.
• Witness my hand and seal of said county this the 6th day of November, 1978.
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Mary Lou Bouley, Clerk
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' - •,'I~he Clerk was instructed to forward the letter to the Local Government
Commission with copies sent to the Chairman of the Person and Chatham
Counties' Boards.
~ ~ ~ m 13: Discussion of energy in Orange County.
~lCommissioner Gustaveson stated that his concern is that as budget
time approaches, the Boad should think seriously about implementing an
energy plan as well as think again about an energy person on the County
Staff. He stated that the Town of Chapel Hill is interested in funding
one-half of an energy position. An arrangement with Chapel Hill can be
made to have a full-time person, plus additional funds to maintain an
energy office. He added that he would like to see this Board discuss
with Chapel Hill, before budget time, a job description for such a person.
Mr. Gustaveson stated that the Stae would have two State Planning Grants
to become available in October, 1977, which will provide two local funds
for energy conservation management programs as a model. He stated that
since Orange County had a headstart, that they should be first in line
for receiving funds.
Commissioner Pinney spoke of an engineer to operate County buildings,
someone who is an expert in a lot of fields, as well as energy. He stated
that he felt someone with these functions would be extremely useful to the
County.
Commissioner Gustaveson stated that with the mandated building stan-
dards which are foreseen for the future, it would take a professionally
trained person who would work with the County's Building and Plumbing
Inspectors. He stated that this will be needed~`in the County, however,
he also felt a person whose interest is in energy alone will be needed.
He recommended that the Commissioners act on this proposal from
Chapel Hill to have an energy person responsible to both local govern-
ments as soon as possible. He suggested that an interim committee of
Kurt Jenne, Sam Gattis, a County Commissioner, and representatives from
the Chapel Hill Board of Alderman develop ajob description for such a
energy person.
Commissioner Gustaveson stated that.he would be happy to serve as
the County's representative to this interim committee. The interim
committee will meet and bring recommendations back to the Board of Commis-
sinners.
Chairman Whitted informed the~Board that. at the April 4th meeting of
this Board, recommendations were requested for appointees as Trustees to
the Interim Cedar Grove Fire Department. These recommendations are Jim
Sparks from the Walnut Grove Community, Melvin Beasley from Cedar Grove
and a erritt Dixon from the Carr Community.
Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Walker,
it was moved and adopted to appoint Jim Sparks, Melvin Beasley, and Merritt
Dixon as Trustees to the Interim Cedar Grove Fire Department.
The Board recommended that the Little River Fire Department be made
aware of their need to submit nominees as Trustees to this Fire Department.
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Agatha Johnson, Clerk
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Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he felt this plan could have
good benefits for the County and that the County should take advantage
of ~t~,h~iscc~~opportunity.
~~Upon~motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner
Willhoit, it was moved and adopted to adopt the Resolution authorizing
the County's participation in a State Energy Conservation Program, and
that the Resolution be forwarded to the appropriate State Agency.
The County Manager proceeded to comment upon the cutback in the
consumption of energy in the County Office Building. He stated that
consumption of energy should be cut by 35 percent, and that thermostats
had been reduced to 62 degrees and less at night. He added that the
providers of coal for the Grady Brown Buildings had indicated that they
could continue to .provide the County with coal as needed. The County
Manager suggested that the hours of operation in the Recreation Depart-
ment be reduced to 5 days a week, with Friday as the day to not operate.
He suggested that in other county agencies, that to conserve energy, the
thermostats would be .turned back. He added that a Gas Company did have
a person spot checking building to see that thermostats are turned back.
Commissioner Pinney stated that he did not feel there would be
sufficient saving at the Recreation Department .to warrant a 5 day week.
Commissioner Walker suggested that all County Offices go on a 4 day
week with extended hours. Commissioner Willhoit stated that he would like
to know what the State intention is concerning the 4~~day week and that he
was interested in knowing what the per person consumption of energy is.
e stated that unless there were corresponding changes in other institu-
ion, he could not see Orange County going to a 4 day .week.
Commissioner Gustaveson stated that this was not a short term matter,
that thermostats would have to continue at 62 degrees. He asked that the
concern of energy be moved up on the agenda of the the Commissioners and
that the Board look at the long term problem of the consumption of energy.
Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by. Commissioner
Pinney, it was moved and adopted to accept the County Manager's recom-
mendation that offices remain on a 5 day schedule, with the thermostats
set at 62 degrees, and reject the recommendation of the County Manager
that the Recreation Department change from a six to a five day workweek.
Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that~~.-the County Manager appoint
someone to keep close check on the County Buildings to know what is needed
in terms of thermo-efficiency and to make an energy inventory of the avail-
ability of heating fuels in the area.
Item 13: The Manager requests the Board's comments upon a proposed
budget time table.
Chairman Whitted suggested that the Board not require budget narra-
tives from each agency. He stated that this was quite time consuming
and expensive, and is not needed again this year. The Finance Director
assed out additional budget information to the Board. The County Manager
~uggested that the Board review the information and that comments be made
at the February 15th meeting.
Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he would like to have each
department or agency state what their program is about, so that he could
get a real sense of the programs and services involved in relating to
cost. ,He added that this was needed for the public's information and
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