HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-22-2001 Workshop Session
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MINUTES
Board of Commissioners Monthly Workshop
Monday, October 22, 2001-7:30 p.m.
Town Barn
The Hillsborough Town Board held a MontWy Workshop on October 22,2001 at 7:30 PM in the
Hillsborough Town Barn. Present for the Workshop were Mayor Horace H. Johnson, Sr.,
Commissioners Kenneth Chavious, Frances Dancy, Evelyn Lloyd, Brian Lowen, and Mark
Sheridan. Staff present were Town Manager Eric Peterson, Planning Director Margaret Hauth,
Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts, Town Engineer Kenny Keel,
Finance Director Sherry Carter, Management Intern Jim Klingler, and Town Attorney Bob
Hornik.
1. OPEN THE WORKSHOP
Mayor Horace H. Johnson, Sf. opened the Workshop at 7:30 PM.
2. AGENDA CHANGES & AGENDA APPROVAL
By consensus, the Board added an Update on the Eno River Park Overlook.
By consensus, the Board approved the printed agenda with the aforementioned changes.
3.
UPDATES FROM MAYOR AND BOARD ON KEY ISSUES/COMMITTEES
There were no updates.
ADDED ITEM - Update on the Eno River Park Overlook
Dave Cook, Eno River Park Ranger, reported to the Board that the Park Overlook is being closed
due to instability. He explained that options are being explored including researching funding
options to build an observation tower.
4. HOT TOPIC #1: Presentation from Lex Warmuth of Raftelis Financial Consulting
on the Water & Wastewater System Capital Facility Fee Study - Please see Attachment
a. Mr. Warmuth will explain the Study's methodology, results, and implications
b. The Board may wish to discuss the study and it's position on when/if to change
the current Capital Facility Fee Structure to the amounts identified in the Study
c. The Board may wish to discuss the effect of any possible changes to the Impact
Fees charged to the school system for Cedar Ridge High School - The school
system requested the Town review/reconsider the Capital Facility Fees charged to
the school, pending the outcome of the Study
d. Mr. Warmuth will discuss the benefits and process of conducting a Water/Sewer
Rate Study for the Town
Lex Warmuth of Raftelis Financial Consulting made his presentation to the Board on the Water
& Wastewater System Capital Facility Fee Study. The Town Manager stated that he would have
the information put into a packet for the Board's consideration at a later date.
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Town Manager Peterson recommended obtaining a proposal for conducting a Water/Sewer Rate
Study to be brought for the Board's consideration at their November Regular Board Meeting.
By consensus, the Board authorized the study.
5. HOT TOPIC #2: The Board will Discuss the EDD Transportation Work Group
Report and the Hillsborough TIP Priority List - Please see Attachments
The Board discussed the EDD Transportation Work Group Report and Planning Director
Margaret Hauth facilitated a discussion on the Hillsborough TIP Priority List.
By consensus, the Board approved the Hillsborough TIP Priority List for 2004-2010 as
presented. A copy of the Hillsborough TIP Priority List for 2004-2010 is hereby made a part of
these official Minutes as an Attachment.
6. HOT TOPIC #3: Discuss the protocol, roles of elected officials, and their role in the
Town's form of government - Please see Attachment (a chapter from a UNC-Chapel Hill
Institute of Government publication on the Council-Manager Form of Government)
The Board discussed appropriate protocol expectations and roles of elected officials in the
Council Manager Form of Government.
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OTHER
There was no other business discussed.
8. ADJOURN
Upon a motion by Commissioner Chavious, seconded by Commissioner Lowen, the Board
moved to adjourn at approximately 9:45 PM by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed.
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Respectfully Submitted
Donna F. Annbrister, CMC
Town Clerk
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Hillsborough TIP Priority List
2004 - 2010
1.
Elizabeth Brady Road extension (project U-3808)
Construct proposed 4-lane boulevard that connects US 70 Business, US 70 Bypass, and
St. Mary's Road (SR 1002). Special design consideration should be used in crossing the
Eno River and the overall impact of the road on neighboring properties.
2.
Improvements along South Churton Street (project R-2825)
Congestion management, limited access, capacity and aesthetic improvements between
US 70 Business and Interstate 40. The portion between Interstates 40 and 85 will confirm
to the design criteria of the Economic Development District Design Manual (4-lane
divided section with bike and pedestrian improvements). North of Interstate 85 a variety
of improvements within the current right-of-way need to be explored.
3.
US 70 Bypass widening
Widen US 70 to a four-lane divided section with bike and pedestrian improvements. This
project should be phased to address the traffic counts and existing congestion.
4.
Western Bypass (project R-3438)
Construct proposed 2-lane facility connecting US 70 with NC 86 North using a portion of
Coleman Loop Road (SR 1332) right-of-way.