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MINUTES
HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD
Monday, April 9, 2001
7:30 PM, Town Barn
The Hillsborough Town Board held a regular meeting on March 12, 2001 at 7:30 PM in the
Hillsborough Town Barn. Present for the Board Meeting were Mayor Horace H. Johnson, Sr.,
and Commissioners Kenneth Chavious, Frances Dancy, Evelyn Lloyd, Mark Sheridan, and Brian
Lowen. Present were Town Manager Eric Peterson, Town Clerk Donna Armbrister, Finance
Director Sherry Carter, Planning Director Margaret Hauth, Town Engineer Keel, Management
Intern Jim Klingler, Public Works Director/Assistant Town Manager Demetric Potts, Police
Officer Scott Foster, Police Officer William Dillon, Police Office Eric Crisp, and Town Attorney
Nick Herman.
Mayor Horace H. Johnson, Sr. called the meeting to order at 7:32 PM.
1. PUBLIC CHARGE
Mayor Horace H. Johnson, Sr., read the Public Charge.
2. ADDING ITEMS TO THE PRINTED AGENDA
Mayor Horace Johnson informed the Board that for the fourth consecutive year, the TJCOG's
Regional Appearance Committee received a grant of tree seedlings from the National Tree Trust.
The award of 1,000 seedlings includes water tupelo, silky dogwood, buttonbush, white oak,
flowering dogwood, bald cypress, Shumard oak and green ash. The trees will be available in the
fall at no cost to local governments, non-profits and community groups for planting on public
property. Mayor Johnson requested that the Town Manager pass this information along to the
Town's Public Works Department and the Hillsborough Tree Board.
Mayor Horace Johnson and various Board Members discussed letters, which had been sent to
NCDOT regarding the proposed Elizabeth Brady Road by-pass. By consensus, the Board agreed
to add further discussion ofthis matter to the printed Agenda as Item 7.A.
3. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
A. Matters on the printed agenda
There were no audience comments.
B. Matters not on the printed agenda
There were no audience comments.
4. REPORTS
A. Citizen's Advisory Task Force will present their Preliminary Report and Public Feedback
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Ed Gill, Chair of the Citizens Advisory Task Force, and Scott Neal, Vice-Chair of the Citizens
Advisory Task Force reported on the preliminary findings of the I3-member Task Force which has
been looking at the Town's water and sewer operations since last fall. They fielded questions from the
Board and citizens in the audience.
B. Dee Freeman, Executive Director of the TJCOG, will update the Board on TJCOG Activities
Dee Freeman introduced himself to the Board as the new Executive Director of the Triangle J Council
of Governments. He noted growth in Region J, transportation issues (roads, highways, by-passes, and
mass transit), air quality, and solid waste programs as being some of the activities the TJCOG is
currently involved in.
C. Chris Kees will address the Board regarding problems with an old dump site on the comer of
Queen Street and Occoneechee Street
Chris Kees was not present at the Board Meeting.
Town Manager Eric Peterson explained that Mr. Kees is a resident near the old dump. The dump was
closed by the State of North Carolina sometime in the I980s. The old dumpsite in question has been
proposed as a location for two new homes. In fact, the new property owner presented plans for the
new homes before the Historic District Commission. The HDC deferred action on the application.
The Town staff and Mr. Kees have both contacted officials with the State of North Carolina and the
Orange County Building Inspections Department to make them aware of the problems of building
residential homes on an old dump site (e.g., soil stability, etc.).
, The Manager noted that the Town is very limited in what it can do in this situation, except to make
sure that the other governing bodies are aware this situation exists.
D. The Staff will present an Annexation Feasibility Study for the proposed Patriot Pointe
Apartment complex on Orange Grove Road
Town Manager Eric Peterson presented the Annexation Feasibility Study for the proposed Patriot
Pointe Apartment complex for the Board's consideration. He reviewed key service provisions and
outlined cost/benefit observations for both General Fund Operations and Water/Sewer Fund
Operations. Peterson stated that financially, annexing this project into the Town good decision in that
it would be 1) a clear short-term help in the General Fund (without any major long-term problems
projected), and 2) a big boost to the Water/Sewer Fund in the short and long-term.
The Manager emphasized that this analysis only addresses the financial impacts of this project and
does not attempt to factor in other important issues like traffic, quality of life, etc.
E. The Staff will present an Annexation Feasibility Study for the proposed Oakdale Drive
Subdivision
Town Manager Peterson presented the Annexation Feasibility Study for the proposed Oakdale Drive
Subdivision for the Board's consideration. He stated that the scale of the proposed subdivision (16
single- family residences) is so small that the financial impact (cost of services) of annexing the area is
negligible.
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5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 12, 2001 REGULAR BOARD
MEETING AND CLOSED SESSION, THE MARCH 26, 2001 BOARD WORKSESSION,
AND THE MARCH 29, 2001 BUDGET SESSION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Dancy, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to
approve the Minutes of the March 12, 2001 Regular Board Meeting and Closed Session, the March
26,2001 Board Work Session, and the March 29, 2001 Budget Session as presented by a vote of 5-0.
The motion was declared passed.
6. REPORT FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Eric Peterson introduced the Town's new Public Works Director/Assistant Town
Manager, Demetric Potts.
7. REPORT FROM THE TOWN ENGINEER
Town Engineer Kenny Keel gave a status report on all current water/sewer projects.
ADDED ITEM 7.A. CONTINUATION OF NCDOT LETTERS DISCUSSION
The Board continued a discussion of a letter written by Commissioner Sheridan at the unanimous
request of the Board at the last Board meeting. This letter was written to NCDOT defining the
Board's position on the proposed Elizabeth Brady Road by-pass.
Commissioner Chavious requested that all Board members who felt that the letter from the Board was
warranted, to sign the letter. All Town Board members signed the letter with the exception of
Commissioner Lloyd.
8. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of a Proclamation declaring April 2001 as "Because We Care Month" honoring
Korean War Veterans
B. Approval of a Proclamation declaring April 16-30, 2001 as "Litter Sweep" in Hillsborough
C. Adoption of a Resolution Requesting Governor Easley to Remit State-Shared Revenues to
Cities and Counties and the N.C. General Assembly Enact Legislation Authorizing a "Menu"
of Revenue sources for Local Governments, including but not limited to a local sales tax of up
to one percent (1 %)
D. Consider Amendment to Chapter 4 (Personnel) Regarding the Performance Appraisal Process
E. Approval of a Resolution to add .07 mi. of Eno Mountain Road (Ext. of SR 1148) to NCDOT
for State Maintenance
F. Approval of a Proclamation declaring the first Thursday in May, 2001 "A Day of Prayer in
Hillsborough"
G. Consider Motion Authorizing the town Manager to negotiate the donation of wood from the
Margaret Lane Cemetery to the Burwell School
Upon a motion by Commissioner Lowen, seconded by Commissioner Chavious, the Board moved to
approve Items A-G of the Consent Agenda as presented by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared
passed. Copies of the Proclamation declaring April 2001 as "Because We Care Month" honoring
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Korean War Veterans, the Proclamation declaring April 16-30, 2001 as "Litter Sweep" in
Hillsborough, the Resolution Requesting Governor Easley to Remit State-Shared Revenues to Cities
and Counties and the N.C. General Assembly Enact Legislation Authorizing a "Menu" of Revenue
sources for Local Governments, including but not limited to a local sales tax of up to one percent
(1 %), the Amendment to Chapter 4 (Personnel) Regarding the Performance Appraisal Process, the
Resolution to add .07 mi. ofEno Mountain Road (Ext. ofSR 1148) to NCDOT for State Maintenance,
and the Proclamation declaring the first Thursday in May, 2001 "A Day of Prayer in Hillsborough"
are hereby made a part of these official Minutes as Attachments.
9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR
A. HOME Program Activities
1. Consideration of Amendments to 1999-2000 & 2000-2001 HOME Designs
2. Consideration of 2001-2002 HOME Program Design & Annual Update to the 2000-2002
Consolidated Plan
Planning Director Margaret Hauth presented four Resolutions for the Board to consider. One was a
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Orange County 1999-2000 Home Program Design, the
second was a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Orange County 2000-2001 Home Program
Design, the third was a Resolution authorizing the Orange County 2001-2002 Home Program
Design, and the fourth was a Resolution authorizing the submittal of the 2001-2002 Annual Update
to the 2000-2005 Consolidated Plan.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Chavious, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to
approve the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Orange County 1999-2000 Home Program
Design, the Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Orange County 2000-2001 Home Program
Design, the Resolution authorizing the Orange County 2001-2002 Home Program Design, and the
Resolution authorizing the submittal of the 2001-2002 annual update to the Consolidated Plan as
presented by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. Copies of all four Resolutions are
hereby made a part of these official Minutes as Attachments.
B. Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 14 (Utilities) of the Town Code
Town Manager Eric Peterson presented an Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Town Code for
the Board's consideration.
Upon a motion by Commissioner Lowen, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to
adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Town Code as presented by a vote of 5-0. The
motion was declared passed. A copy of the Ordinance is hereby made a part of these official
Minutes as an Attachment.
C. Discussion of Town of Hillsborough Priorities for the Orange County Bond Referendum
This Item ~as deferred to the April 23rd, 2001 Work Session.
D. Update on Kames Market Research Study for the Town and Set a Date to have the Findings
Presented to the Board
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Town Manager Peterson reported that the Karnes Market Research Study will be completed the first
week in May.
By consensus, the Board agreed to hold a Special Meeting on May 3rd, 2001 at 7:30 PM to receive
the findings from the Karnes Market Research Group.
E. Decide on the "Hot Topic" for the April 23rd Workshop
By consensus, the Board agreed that the "Hot Topics" for the April 23rd Work Session would be the
Bond Recommendation; receiving a report from the Classification and Pay Consultants, DMG
Maximus; and receiving a report from Chris Dunbar.
10. CLOSED SESSION
A. Closed Session to Discuss Town Reservoir Litigation
Upon a motion by Commissioner Chavious, seconded by Commissioner Lowen, the Board moved to
go into Closed Session to discuss Town Reservoir Litigation by a vote of 5-0. The motion was
declared passed.
11. ADJOURN
Upon returning to Open Session and upon a motion by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by
Commissioner Lowen, the Board moved to adjourn at approximately 11 :50 PM by a vote of 4-0. The
motion was declared passed.
espectfully submitted,
Donna F. Armbrister, CMC
Town Clerk
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w~ thousands of veterans of America's armedforces have served this nation in times of
peace and war and, in so doing have thereby assured the safety and prosperity of
all Americans; and
W~ in September 1988 a site was approved to be constructed on the Washington Mall
in honor of all American servicemen and women who participated in the Korean
War; and
W~ these veterans, who yet bear the physical and emotional scars of war, have most
surely earned our gratitude for the many personal sacrifices they have made on our
behalf; and
w~ these "Men of Honor" of the Korean War are being honored along with their
family members, especially those families who lost loved ones; to recognize the
contributions and sacrifices made on the home front to provide Americans with a
clear understanding and appreciation of the lessons and history of the Korean War;
and
w~ they fought brilliantly and tirelessly and enabled our Nation to achieve its aim, and
to prove to ourselves and the world that America comes to the aid of its friends,
defends its principles and never retreats from freedom's fight; and
w~ we wish to express our concern and sincere appreciation to the veterans of the
Korean War on this the 5dh Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration.
~ f~ L Horace H Johnson, Sr., Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough, North
Carolina, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2001 as
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in Hillsborough, and hereby urge all citizens to take special note of this observance, not just this
month but each month of the year.
w~ my hand and the corporate seal of the Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina, this the
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LITTER SWEEP
2001
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation annually organizes a statewide
spring roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the cleanup will increase awareness ofthe need for cleaner roadsides, emphasize
the importance of not littering, and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and
WHEREAS, the "Litter Sweep" cleanup will be a part of educating the children of our Town
regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in Hillsborough; and
WHEREAS, the great natural beauty of our Town and a clean environment are a source of
great pride of all Hillsborough residents, attracting tourists and aiding in recruiting new industries;
and
WHEREAS, the 2001 spring cleanup will acknowledge the 13th Anniversary of the North
Carolina Adopt-A-Highway program and its thousands of volunteers who labor throughout the year
to keep our roadsides clean:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, HORACE H. JOHNSON, SR., Mayor, Town of Hills borough, do
hereby proclaim April 16-30, 2001, as "LITTER SWEEP" in Hillsborough, and urge our citizens to
take an active role in making their community cleaner and more beautiful.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the Town of Hillsborough, this ninth day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand and one.
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING GOVERNOR MICHAEL F. EASLEY TO REMIT
OBLIGATED FUNDS TO CITIES AND COUNTIES AND THE NORTH CAROLINA
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING A MENU OF
REVENUE SOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOCAL SALES T AC OF UP TO ONE PERCENT (1 %)
WHEREAS, North Carolina cities and counties have a tradition of promoting the highest ideals
of good government and accountability to the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS, fiscal responsibility is consistently demonstrated by each unit of local government
developing and adhering to a budget balanced between revenues and expenditures for the services
demanded by the public; and
WHEREAS, a major revenue source used to maintain these balanced budgets has been the
reimbursement of revenues lost due to actions of the North Carolina General Assembly that have
consistently eroded the tax bases of these local governments; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of North Carolina has acted to deprive the cities and
counties of North Carolina of rightfully obligated revenue from the inventory tax reimbursement
as well as other revenue sources; thus penalizing local governments for the state's fiscal
problems; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly has refused to allow cities and counties the
ability to raise revenue from a broad-based menu of sources, mandating that local governments
rely on the property tax as their main source of revenue, and thus continually burdening
homeowners with ever increasing property tax bills, while others pay little of the cost of
protecting, preserving and promoting public health, safety and education.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE TOWN OF HlLLSBOROUGH that said Board respectfully requests that the Governor of
North Carolina, Michael R. Easley, immediately release any and all funds previously obligated to
North Carolina's cities and counties, pledge never again to act to deprive the citizens of the state
of the local government's services, or to promote higher property taxes; and further that members
of the North Carolina General Assembly act immediately to authorize each and every local
government in North Carolina the authority to enact a broad-based approach to financing
necessary public services by enacting a menu of revenue sources, including but not limited to, a
local sales tax of one percent (1 %).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS board believes that these actions will restore
balance to the state and local partnership that has served the citizens of North Carolina for the
past 225 years as well as the faith of city and county officials and our citizens in the Governor
and the North Carolina General Assembly.
Adopted this the 9th Day of April, 2001 .
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Money, Mandates and Municipal Authority
Long Term Revenue Options for Cities and Towns
The situation now
Cities and towns now receive more than $103 million
annually in reimbursements for local taxes that the General
Assembly eliminated. The reimbursements are based on the
amount of tax revenues that the city or town received prior
to the repeal. But the amount of the reimbursements is
fixed. with no growth. as there would have been over time
with the actual tax.
In addition to the businesss
inventory. local
governments also receive
reimbursements for other
local taxes repealed by the
General Assembly.
~g the intangibles
...~ tax. the local
option sales tax on food
purchased with food
stamps and a partial
reimbursement for the
homestead exemption.
Is there an opportunity
to "trade" the
reimbursements for a
more stable long-term
revenue source with
growth potential., such
as a local option sales
tax? What if that local
sales tax was subject to
local referendum?
With the county share. local
governments receive $333.5 million annually in
reimbursements.
The state's budget picture
The state of North Carolina's faces a tough fiscal situation.
In addition to the $791 million budget shortfall this year,
the revenue picture does not look good for the next two
years. Rising costs for Medicaid. state employee health
care, state programs. continuing costs of lost lawsuits and a
relatively flat economy are putting pressure on the budget.
Gov. Mike Easley's budget is balanced with proceeds of a
IIrI that has yet to be approved. $150 million in tax
ole savings that have yet to be realized and the
assumption of increased tax collections. Sixty-one members
of the House have signed a .no-new taxes. pledge. It's
going to be a difficult budget year and the long-term
security of the local government reimbursements is at risk.
Lottery
Gov. Mike Easley has proposed a statewide lottery to fund
new education initiatives. In his proposal. there is no
mention of using any lottery proceeds for other than
educational needs. Other lottery bills have had provisions
for a portion of the proceeds to be distributed to local
governments for capital infrastructure needs.
The League membership's adopted position is to oppose a
lottery referendum unless a fair and equitable share of any
proceeds is distributed to cities and towns for infrastructure
needs.
Legislative Proposals
Statewide Local Option "Menu" Bill
HB 99Local Tax Menu with Voter Approval
Introduced by Rep. Micky Michaux House Rules
o Additional one-cent local option sales and use
tax -If the taxing unit is a county. proceeds are to be
divided between the county and its municipalities in
the same manner as the existing one-cent tax under
G.S. 105-472 (either per capita or ad valorem
method as determined by the county).
o Local tax on the impact of land develoment -
Taxing unit establishes annually the tax rate per
square foot of dwelling space and per square foot of
commercial building enclosed floor space. not to
exceed rates approved in the referendum.
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o Local tax on the sales tax of prepared food and
drink - Applies to food and beverages sold within
the taxing unit at retail by a retailed within the county
that is subject to sales tax under G.S. 105-1 64.4(aH I).
~d may be levied up to rate approved in the
W'eferendum.
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o Local occupancy tax - Charged on the gross
receipts derived from the rental of any room, lodging
or accommodation, up to the rate approved in the
referendum.
o Local income tax- Applies to residents of the
taxing unit. up to the rate approved by the
referendum; if the taxing unit is a county, proceeds
are to be divided between the county and its
municipalities in the same manner as sales tax
proceeds under G. S. 105-472 (per capita or ad
valorem method as determined by the county).
o Local land transfer tax - Applies to instruments
conveying interests in real property located in the
taxing unit. up to the rate approved by the
referendum (if the property is located in two or more
taxing units, the transfer is taxable only the the unit in
ahich the greater part of the property. with respect to
alue, lies) ,
We expect other bills shortly that would provide a
menu of local option taxes,
Reimbursements for previously repealed local taxes.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, PERSONNEL POLICY
SECTION ill OF THE lllLLSBOROUGH TOWN CODE
The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Hills borough ordains:
SECTION 1. Chapter 4, Section III Merit Pay Policy Town of Hillsborough, Procedures,
Appraisal Dates - is hereby amended to read:
Procedures
Appraisal Dates
Performance Appraisals of all Town employees will be conducted annually during the
anniversary month of the date the employee entered his/her current position or on the date of the
most recent date of promotion. The appraisal will be conducted by the employee's immediate
supervisor and department head and will address the performance ofthe employee during the
most recent twelve months. At this same time, the employee will complete an Employee Input
Form on their supervisor. The Employee Input Form and the Employee Performance
Evaluation Forms are to be exchanged at the same time and discussed. No Performance
Evaluation will be processed until the Employee Input Form is completed and turned in to the
supervisor. Supervisors are encouraged to conduct additional performance appraisals as needed
during the year to help define expectations and to get employee feedback, especially during
periods of transition within the department.
SECTION 2. All Provisions of any Town Ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, received the following vote and
was duly adopted this 9M day of +/Z.i L .
Ayes: 6
Noes: -t?-
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ATIACHMENT B.E
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RESOLUTION
REQUESTING ADDITION OF ROAD
TO STATE MAINTENANCE
WHEREAS, the Hillsborough Town Board has received a petition requesting the
secondary road addition of .07 mi ofEno Mountain Road (Ext. ofSR 1148), and
WHEREAS, the Petitioners desire to add Eno Mountain Road (Ext. of SR 1148) in the
Hillsborough Town Limits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD DOTH
RESOLVE:
1.
The Hillsborough Town Board calls upon and requests the Board of
Transportation, pursuant to G.S. ~ 136-62, add Eno Mountain Road (Ext.
ofSR 1148) in the Hillsborough Town Limits.
The Clerk to the Town Board is directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution together with a copy of the Secondary Road Addition
Investigation Report to the District Engineer for the Department of
Transportation
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CERTIFICATE
The foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Hillsborough Town Board at
their Regular Meeting on April 9, 2001.
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Horace H. Johnson, Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna F. Armbrister, Town Clerk
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MICHAEL F. EASLEY L YNDO TIPPETI
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
March 23, 2001
Orange County
Mr. Eric Peterson, Town Manager
Town of Hillsborough
P. O. Box 429
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Subject: Petition for Addition
Eno Mountain Road (Extension of SR 1148)
Hillsborough Township
Dear Mr. Peterson:
Attached is Form SR-4, Secondary Road Addition Investigation Report for the above subject
road, and a location map.
This is being forwarded to you for review by your Board of Commissioners.
Yours very truly,
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P. O. Box 766, Graham, NC 27253-0766
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS.
SECONDARY ROAD ADDITION INVESTIGATION REPORT
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Co. File No.
Date
Township Hillsborough
Div. File No.
Loca 1 Name Ern funtain &a:i (Ext. of ffi 1148)
Subdivision Name
N/A
Length
0.07 mi
Width
22'
Type BST
Cond it ion
Good
Is this a subdivision street subject to the construction requirements for such
streets? No Recording Date N/A Book N/A Page N/A
Number of homes having entrances into road 0
Other uses having entrances into road 0
Right-of-Way Width 60' If right-of-way is below the desired width,
give reasons under "Remarks and Recommendations.1I
Is petition (SR-l) attached? Yes
Is the County Commissioners Approval (SR-2) attached? No
If not, why? Insjde of Town of Hillsborou~h
Is a map attached indicating information for reference in locating road by the
Planning Department? Yes
~st to place in acceptable maintenance condition: Total Cost $ -0-
~ade, drain, stabilize $ -0- , Drainage $ -0- , Other $ -0-
Remarks and Recommendations Roadway meets minimum standards. Recommend addition
from end of current maintenance to SR 1144.
Reviewed and Approved
BOARD OF TRANSPORTATION MEMBER
Reviewed and Approved
J.M. Mills,P.E. ,j. c., ~ T.A. Kallan, P.E.
DIVISION ENGINEER DISTRICT ENGINEER
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For use of Secondary Roads Dept.)
Petition No.
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have a long and venerable history in our
constitutional republic, dating back to the First Continental Congress in 1775; and
WHEREAS, The Declaration oflndependence, our first statement as Americans of national
purpose and identity, made "the Laws of Nature and Nature's God" the
foundation of our United States of America and asserted that people have
inalienable rights that are God-given; and
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court has affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their
sessions with prayer and the Supreme Court and the U.S. Congress themselves
begin each day with prayer; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, legislation setting aside the first Thursday in May in each year as a
National Day of Prayer was passed unanimously by both Houses of Congress and
signed by President Ronald Reagan; and
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for Americans of all faiths to join in
united prayer to acknowledge our dependence on God, to give thanks for
blessings received, to request healing for wounds endured, and to ask God to
guide our leaders and bring wholeness to the United States and her citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to give thanks to God by observing a day of prayer in the
Town of Hillsborough when all may acknowledge our blessings and express
gratitude for them, while recognizing the need for strengthening religious and
moral values in our State and nation;
Now, therefore, I, Horace H. Johnson, Sr., Mayor ofthe town of Hills borough, do hereby
proclaim the first Thursday in May, 2000, to be designated as:
"A DA Y OF PRA YER IN HILLSBOROUGH"
and encourage the citizens of Hillsborough to observe the day in ways appropriate to its
importance and significance.
Proclaimed this the 9th day of April, 2001.
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Town of Hillsborough
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE ORANGE COUNTY 2001-2002 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN
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BE IT RESOL YED, by the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners, that the
Commissioners as a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium approve following activities for
the 2001-2002 HOME Program.
New Construction
Funds would be allocated to Orange Community Housing Corporation, an approved Community Housing
Organization (CHDO) to assist in the construction of thirty-two (32) townhouses in the Meadowmont
development. (Requested amount: $80,000) $80,000
Funds would be allocated to Habitat for Humanity, an approved Community Housing Organization
(CHDO) to assist in the construction of one single family dwelling in Carrboro.
(Requested amount: $20,000) $20,000
Funds would be allocated to Residential Services, Inc. with the construction of a continuing care facility
that will provide housing and services for 15 senior citizens with developmental disabilities.
(Requested amount: $212,500) $100,000
Property Acquisition
Funds would be used to assist the Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Agency acquire, and if
necessary, rehabilitate houses in Orange County for rental occupancy by County residents with
disabilities. (Requested amount: $100,000) $58,625
Funds would be allocated to Orange Community Housing Corporation/Community Land Trust in Orange
County to acquire a lot in Carrboro for future building purposes.
(Requested amount: $30,000) $30,000
Funds would be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. to assist in the purchase of five (5) rental units for
lease to low income families with incomes at 50% and below of median income.
(Requested amount: $50,000) $50,000
Funds would be allocated to the Town ofCarrboro to assist in their efforts to acquire approximately
purchase condominiums for lease to low income families with incomes at 50% and below of median
income. (Requested amount: $135,000) $135,000
Homebuyer Assistance
Funds would be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. to provide deferred second mortgages to first-time
homebuyers with incomes below 80% of median income.
(Requested amount: $100,000)
Program Administration
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDS
$ 69,750
$ 48,300
$ 591,675
BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED, that the Manager is hereby designated as the authorized
representative of the Town to act in connection with the submission of this plan and to provide such
additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This the 9th day of April 2001.
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Horace H. J son, Sr., Mayor
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ORANGE COUNTY 2000-2001 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN
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BE IT RESOL VED, by the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners, that the
Commissioners as a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium approve the following
amendment to the activities of the 2000-2001 HOME Program.
New Construction
Funds would be allocated to Orange Community Housing Corporation, an approved Community Housing
Development Organization (CHDO) to assist in the construction of thirty-two (32) townhouses in the
Meadowmont development. $80,000
Funds would be allocated to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc. to provide second mortgage
assistance to five (5) first-time homebuyers. $62,500
Housing Rehabilitation
Funds would be allocated for the Urgent Repair Program administered by the Orange Community
Housing Corporation. Eligible properties must have repair needs that pose a thre~t to the life, safety, or
health of the occupants, or need accessibility modifications for an elderly or disabled occupant earning
less than 50% of median income. Original Amt. $30,000
New Amt. 0
Funds would be allocated to the Seeds of Sheba for renovation/repair of transitional housing units in
Chapel Hill. Original Amt. $100,250
New Amt. 0
Property Acquisition
Funds would be used to assist the Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Agency acquire, and if
necessary, rehabilitate houses in Orange County for rental occupancy by County residents with
disabilities. $120,000
Funds would be allocated to the Community Revitalization Loan Program to support the purchase,
rehabilitation, and resale of housing to eligible first-time homebuyers. $100,000
Funds would be allocated to the Town of Chapel Hill to assist the Town Department of Housing
purchase one dwelling unit to provide transitional housing for a public housing family transitioning to
permanent housing. New Amt. $100,000
Homebuyer Assistance
Funds would be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. to provide deferred second mortgages to first-time
homebuyers with incomes below 80% of median income.
Program Administration
New Amt. $ 30,250
$ 43,800
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDS $ 536,550
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Manager is hereby designated as the authorized
representative of the Town to act in connection with the submission of this plan and to provide such
additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This the 9th day of April 2001.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ORANGE COUNTY 1999-2000 HOME PROGRAM DESIGN
BE IT RESOL VED, by the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners, that the
Commissioners as a member of the Orange County HOME Consortium approve the following
amendment to the activities for the 1999-2000 HOME Program.
New Construction
Funds would be allocated to Orange Community Housing Corporation, an approved Community Housing
Development Organization (CRDO) to assist in the construction of fourteen (14) new townhouses on
Scarlett Drive ($74,000) and thirty-two (32) townhouses in the Meadowmont development.
$94,000
Housing Rehabilitation
Funds would provide deferred loans to rehabilitate low-income owner-occupied and rental housing units.
Homeowners with less than 60% of median income would be eligible for these loans.
Original Amt. $147,628
New Amt. $ 152,150
Funds would be allocated for the Urgent Repair Program administered by the Orange Community
Housing Corporation. Eligible properties must have repair needs that pose a threat to the life, safety, or
health of the occupants, or need accessibility modifications for an elderly or disabled occupant earning
less than 50% of median income. Original Amt. $60,000
New Amt. $38,450
Property Acquisition
Funds would be used
necessary, rehabilitate
disabilities.
to assist the Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Agency acquire, and if
houses in Orange County for rental occupancy by County residents with
$60,000
Funds would be allocated to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Inc. to acquire lots for future
building purposes. $50,000
Funds would be allocated to EmPOWERment, Inc. to assist in the purchase of an eleven (11) unit
apartment complex in the Carr Court neighborhood in Carrboro. EmPOWERment, Inc. would renovate
the building and make the apartments available to families at 50% and below of median income.
Original Amt. $100,000
New Amt. $104,525
Second Mortgage Assistance (New Activity)
Funds would be allocated to Habitat for Humanity to provide one deferred second mortgage to a first-
time home buyer with income below 80% of the area median income.
Program Administration
New Amount $ 12,500
$ 43,700
TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDS $ 555,325
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Manager is hereby designated as the authorized
representative of the Town to act in connection with the submission of this revision and to provide such
additional information as may be required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
This the 9th day of April 2001.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE 2001-2002 ANNUAL
UPDATE TO THE 2000 - 2005 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners authorizes the
submission of the 2001-2002 Annual Update to the 2000- 2005 Consolidated Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the County's Housing and Community
Development Programs including all understandings, assurances, and certifications required
therein by May 15, 2001.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Manager is hereby designated as the authorized
representative of the Town to act in connection with submittal of a Consolidated Plan to provide
such additional information as may be required.
This the 9th day of April, 2001.
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ATTACHMNET 9. B
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE
TOWN OF HILLS BOROUGH TO'VVN CODE
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ORDANS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 14-6 of the Hillsborough Town Code is amended by inserting the
fi)1iowing as a new subsection (b), which shall read as follows:
(b) Applications for water and sewer service for new construction shall be made
before lhe lime that footings for the foundation of a stmcture are JXlured. No
construction may commence until a water meter has been installed and cOlmected
to the Town's water system providing service to the premises, and inspected by
the Town.
Section 2. The eXlstmg subsections (b) and (c) of the I-lillsborough TO\'m Code
Section i 4-6 are re-designated as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.
Section 3. Subsection (c) of 14-4 of the HilIsborough Town Code is deleted in its
entirety and the following is substituted in its place:
(c)
A violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter other than those in Section l4-
16 shall subject the offender to a $25 fine. A violation of Section 14-16 (1), (2),
(3) or (4) shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of up to $250 for the first
violation and up to $1,000 for each suhsequent violation. If a person fails to pay
the civil penalty within ten (10) days after being cited. for a violation, the Town
may seek to recover the penalty by fiLing a civil action in the nature of debt.
Section 4. Section 14-4 of the Hillsborough Town Code is amended by adding a new
subsection (d), which shall read as follows:
Cd) In the event that the Town terminates service in accordance with Article IV hereof
as a result of a customer's violation of any of the provisions qf Section 14-16, the
Town may require such customer to pay a security deposition of up to $1,000 as a
condition to the re-instatement of service, said deposit to be forfeited to the Town
as a civil penalty for any subsequent violations of Section 14-16.
Section 5. The existing subsections (d), (e), (t), (g) and (h) of Section 14-4 of the
Hillsborough Town Code are hereby re-designated as subsections (e), (t), (g), (h) and (i),
respectively.
Section 6. Section 14-22 of the Hillsborough Town Code is amended by adding a
new subsection (11), which shall read ID:) follows:
(11) Be responsible for insuring that neither the customer, nor any of its agents.
enlpJoyees, contractors or sub-contractors, engages in any of the prohibited
activities described. in Section 14-16, and shall be subject to the penalties and
remedies described in Section 14-4 upon a determination that the customer or allY
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of its agents, employees, contractors or sub-contractors has violated any of the
proyisions of this Chapter.
Section 7. All provisions of any town ordinance in conflict with this ordinance are
repealed.
Section 8, This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
The foregoing ordinance, having been submit~ed to a yote, received the following vote
and was duly adopted this _ day of , 2001.
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent or Excused:
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