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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-10-2002 Regular Session . . . 466 Town of Hill~ MINUTES HILLSBOROUGH TOWN BOARD June 10, 2002 7:30 PM, Town Barn gh The Hillsborough Town Board held a regular meeting on June 10, 2002 at 7:30 PM in the Hillsborough Town Barn. Present for the Board Meeting were Mayor Joe Phelps, and Commissioners Frances Dancy, Evelyn Lloyd, Mark Sheridan, Kenneth Chavious and Michael Gering. Staff present were Town Manager Eric Peterson, Town Clerk Donna Armbrister, Planning Director Margaret Hauth, Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts, Town Engineer Kenny Keel, Police Chief Nathaniel Eubanks, and Town Attorney Bob Hornik Mayor Joe Phelps called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM. 1. PUBLIC CHARGE Mayor Joe Phelps read the Public Charge. 2. AUDIENCE COMMENTS REGARDING MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Mayor Phelps added to the agenda two citizens who had signed up to speak. Mayor Phelps explained that due to the heavy agenda they would each be given three minutes. 1) Will Atherton addressed the Board and had an overhead presentation, which outlined his concerns with the Town's high water rates. After ten minutes, the Mayor requested that Mr. Atherton get with the Town Manager or Town Clerk and make an appointment to be placed on the printed agenda of a future meeting where the Board could devote the appropriate time to his concerns. 2) Chris Cole, Vice-Chair of the Water/Sewer Advisory Committee, echoed Mr. Atherton's concerns. Mr. Cole spoke against the "double water rate" system and suggested the Board consider raising the In-Town rate by 2%. 3. AGENDA CHANGES & AGENDA APPROVAL By consensus, the Board approved the printed agenda as presented. 4. APPOINTMENTS A. Re-Appoint Remus Smith as the Town's Representative on the Orange County Solid Waste Advisory Board Upon a motion by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner Dancy, the Board moved to re-appoint Remus Smith as the Town's Representative on the Orange County Solid Waste . . . 467 Advisory Board by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. B. Adopt resolution endorsing the re-appointment of Cannie Lloyd to serve a second term as an ETJ member of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment with an expiration date of June 2005 Upon a motion by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by Commissioner Chavious, the Board moved to adopt a Resolution endorsing the re-appointment of Cannie Lloyd to serve a second term as an ETJ member of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment with an expiration date of June 2005 by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. C. Re-appoint Bryant Warren to 2nd term on the Planning Board with an expiration date of June, 2005 Upon a motion by Commissioner Dancy, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to re-appoint Bryant Warren to a 2nd term on the Planning Board with an expiration date of June 2005 by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. 5. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 21, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING, THE MAY 13, 2002 REGULAR BOARD MEETING, THE MAY 13, 2002 CLOSED SESSION, THE MAY 20, 2002 BUDGET WORKSHOP, THE MAY 23, 2002 BUDGET WORKSHOP, AND THE MAY 23, 2002 CLOSED SESSION Upon a motion by Commissioner Chavious, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to approve the Minutes of the February 21, 2002 Special Meeting, the May 13, 2002 Regular Board Meeting, the May 13, 2002 Closed Session, the May 20, 2002 Budget Workshop, the May 23 Budget Workshop, and the May 23, 2002 Closed Session as presented by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. 6. REPORTS A. Town Clock Committee to Address the Board Craufurd Goodwin addressed the Board and requested the Town commit $30,000 over the next two fiscal years to be put toward the repairs of the Clock. Town Manager Eric Peterson informed the Board that he would analyze the budget figures to see where he can get the additional $15,000, since $15,000 is already included in the proposed FY03 Budget. Commissioner Gering suggested the Manager bring some options to the next meeting for them to consider. By consensus, the Board agreed. 2 46B B. Jim Dooley to address Town Board regarding the 20th Annual Hog Day Event . Jim Dooley thanked the Board for their continued support of the Hog Day Event and invited everyone to attend. 7. REPORT FROM THE TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Eric Peterson reminded the Board that Town Hall Day is being held tomorrow and that Mayor Phelps, Commissioner Chavious, and himself would be attending and meeting with the legislative delegates. Peterson reported that the Management Intern Jim Klingler is putting the finishing touches on the 2002 Citizens' Newsletter and he hopes to have them distributed within the next couple of weeks. 8. REPORT FROM THE TOWN ENGINEER Town Engineer Kenny Keel gave a status report on all current water/sewer projects. 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - CONSENT AGENDA A. . B. e. D. E. F. Approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code, Section VI Procedures/Rules for Substance Abuse Testing to add the wording "and/or alcohol" Consideration of HOME Consortium Agreement Consideration of resolution authorizing the submittal of the HOME Consolidated Plan annual update Consideration of a Tourism Grant Application from the Preservation Fund in the amount of$12,500 Consideration of a Tourism Grant Application from the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce in the amount of$8,500 Consideration of a Tourism Grant Application from the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough in the amount of$15,OOO Town Clerk Donna Armbrister requested that the Board amend Item 9.D to an amount of $10,000 stating that the original grant application request was for $12,500 but that the Tourism Board only approved $10,000. The Board agreed. . Upon a motion by Commissioner Dancy, seconded by Commissioner Gering, the Board moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 9.A, 9.B, 9.C, 9.D, 9.E, and 9.F as presented by a vote of5-0. The motion was declared passed. A copy of the Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code, Section VI Procedures/Rules for Substance Abuse Testing to add the wording "and/or alcohol", the Resolution authorizing the submittal of the HOME Consolidated Plan annual update, and the Resolution authorizing the execution of a Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Consortium Agreement are hereby made a part of these official Minutes as Attachments. 3 469 10. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA . A. Carmen Hester to Address Board regarding Water Rates This Item was tabled until a later date since Ms. Hester was unable to attend the meeting. . . B. Consideration of Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance Planning Director Margaret Hauth presented this Item for the Board's consideration. She stated that at this point, Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the two school boards have adopted the memorandum and are working toward adopting the ordinance to amend their development regulations. Hauth reminded the Board that they have discussed this issue at a few meetings without scheduling either a public hearing or vote on the concept. While other jurisdictions have scheduled public hearings before adopting the memorandum, it is not required. A public hearing is required before adopting the Ordinance, as it would be part of the Development Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Dancy, and seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding and schedule a Public Hearing on the Ordinance for October. After some discussion by the Board, Commissioner Gering made a motion amendment, which was seconded by Commissioner Chavious, to table decision on the Memorandum of Understanding and schedule a Public Hearing on the proposed Ordinance at the July Quarterly Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. C. Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Present System of Alcoholic Beverage Control Upon a motion by Commissioner Lloyd, seconded by Commissioner. Sheridan, the Board moved to table this Item until a date to be determined later by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. D. Discuss Restaurants Serving Alcoholic Beverages outdoors on Town Sidewalks Town Manager Eric Peterson informed the Board that in response to citizen complaints, he had Town Attorney Bob Hornik research the Town Code and the North Carolina" General Statutes to ascertain what regulations may exist concerning the use of sidewalks, particularly along Churton Street, regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages during outdoor dining by patrons of restaurants and similar establishments. Town Attorney Bob Hornik reported that existing Town and State regulations could be enforced to prohibit placement and use of tables on the public sidewalk in front of establishments. If no alcohol is being consumed or possessed at those tables and those tables are in the public right- of-way, then the Town could use Chapter 7 of the Town Code to regulate or prohibit use of those tables if the Town wee to determine that the activity obstructs or impedes the sidewalk. Likewise, the Town could enforce Town Code Section 5-8 to regulate or prohibit the 4 . . . 470 consumption of malt beverages and unfortified wine at these locations. Additionally, State officials could enforce State laws and the terms of ABC permits issued to proprietors along Churton Street if State officials determine that those businesses were violating State laws or ABC permits regarding the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Town Attorney Hornik suggested that the Board might wish to consider, as a matter of policy, if it wishes to strictly enforce existing Town Code provisions regulating this type of activity. The Board may also consider whether any amendments to the Town Code are in order to permit this activity and, if so, to place conditions on the conduct of the activity. Hornik stated, however, that the Town does not have authority to authorize the possession, sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages in violation of ABC permits issued to proprietors. Enforcement of those permit provisions is within the sole discretion and authority of ABC officials. Matt Carroll, owner of Tupelo's Restaurant and Tupelo's Tavern, addressed the Board and stated that the serving of alcohol is a great addition to their outdoor dining area and that many people would like to have a glass of wine with their dinner. By consensus, the Board directed the Town Manager and the Town Attorney to draft an Ordinance amendment to allow the consumption of alcohol in restaurant outdoor dining areas located in the Town's right-of-way for their consideration. E. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 21.7 Prevention of Demolition by Neglect Planning Director Margaret Hauth presented the Ordinance for the Board's consideration. She reported that some changes have been made since the public hearing which include: I) More terms are defined; 2) The described process more accurately describes how it will likely work, indicating opportunities for the property owner to be contacted and take action to stop enforcement proceedings; and 3) Added language to have the ordinance apply to those buildings listed as "contributing" in the architectural inventory. Planning Director Hauth reported that the Planning Board's suggestion to hold the economic hardship hearings in Closed Session is not a viable option; a hearing of that nature is required to be public and cannot be closed. That would be in violation ofthe Open Meetings Laws. Commissioner Dancy suggested that Section 21.7.3 a) be amended to require the complaint to be in writing and be signed. Paul Newton addressed the Board and expressed his concerns with the implied urgency with which this Ordinance is being considered for adoption. He stated he felt the current version needs to go through another Public Hearing. Jason Mann addressed the Board and spoke against the current version of the Ordinance. Jerry Stone addressed the Board agreeing with Mr. Newton and Mr. Mann. He questioned the constitutionality of the Ordinance. He also expressed concerns with the way citizens wo~ld have to qualify for the economic hardship relief. 5 471 . Upon a motion by Commissioner Chavious, seconded by Commissioner Dancy, the Board moved to authorize the Planning Director to schedule another Public Hearing in July for the purpose of reviewing the recent amendments and making clarifications by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. F. Receive "Letter ofInterest" requesting Annexation of portions ofChurton Grove Patrick O'Neal, Manager of Churton Grove Development, appeared before the Board and requested the consider authorizing an annexation feasibility study for Churton Grove Commercial site Phase II C, the Multi-family site Phase liB, and the single family sections Phase III and IV. Town Manager Peterson informed the Board the Town has approximately 175 acres left available for satellite annexation, and the requested annexation is 220 acres. Commissioner Sheridan and Commissioner Gering volunteered to informally discuss the development issues with the County Board Members to see if they can offer any relief to the developer. G. Announce Grants Awarded to the Police Department and Appreciation to Captain Jacobs for Efforts in Pursuing and Obtaining the Grants . Commissioner Dancy announced the Grant Award received by Captain Jacobs and gave a letter to the Police Chief to deliver to her, which expressed the Boards appreciation and congratulations to her and her staff for the successful pursuit and receipt of two grant awards from the Governor's Crime Commission. A copy of this letter is hereby made a part of these official Minutes as an Attachment. H. Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code, Section 4-7 Performance Appraisal PolicyIMerit Principal and Equal Employment Opportunity Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts presented this Ordinance for the Board's consideration. Town Manager Eric Peterson commended Assistant Manager Potts and Town Clerk Donna Armbrister for their work with the Employee Input Committee in the development of this new system. Upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Town Code, Section 4-7 Performance Appraisal PolicyIMerit Principal and Equal Employment Opportunity 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. . . I. Consider revision to Town Code to clarify the boundary of responsibility for water and 6 . . . 4'') f) . , t:. sewer service lines Town Engineer Kenny Keel presented and Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Section 14-21 Town's Responsibility and Liability and Section 14-22 Customer's Responsibilities for the Board's consideration. He explained that the utility crews have had problems with customers not being aware of their responsibilities for their own water and sewer service lines. The Utilities Department has been enforcing the public/private boundary for service lines as the property line of the landowner where it joins the public right-of-way or easement. This is standard practice for most water/sewer utilities. The property line is normally the location of the water meter and a sewer cleanout. These proposed amendments are being recommended to strengthen the requirements and to clear up any confusion that the customer may have regarding their responsibilities. Upon a motion by Commissioner Sheridan/seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board move to adopt the Ordinance amending Chapter 14, Section 14-21 Town's Responsibility and Liability and Section 14-22 Customer's Responsibilities 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. J. Discuss memo regarding emergency options for operation of Water Plant and maintaining water supply to customers Town Engineer Kenny Keel explained that the Water Plant currently does not have a backup generator to serve the facility during a power outage. A generator will be added during the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade project, but will not be operational until late 2003. In previous years, this has not been a major concern since we have interconnections with OW ASA and Durham. However, both those systems have converted their disinfection process to chloramination (Chlorine and ammonia used to form chloramines), and the Town currently uses chlorination (chlorine only). These different disinfection processes are not compatible, and if water is mixed from the two processes, there is a good chance that all of the disinfectant would be negated. Therefore, a strong possibility for bacterial re-growth would exist, making the water unsafe for human consumption (non-potable). The Water Plant will be converting its disinfection process to chloramination by the end of this year (it is the first priority for the Upgrade project). At the current time, if we had a long-term power outage at the plant, the Town would have to purchase water to ensure that adequate pressure for fire protection is maintained. Purchase of water from OW ASA or Durham would require the Town to issue a "boil water notice" due to the incompatibility of the disinfection processes. Engineer Keel stated that this information was being provided to the Board at this time to let them know that until the Town's conversion to the chloramination process sometime late this fall, the Town could possibly be in a situation of having to rent a generator. K. Consider tentative award of construction contract for Water Plant Upgrade Project to Beers Skanska, contingent on receiving the required MBE submittals and NCDENR 7 . . . 473 Public Water Supply approvals Town Engineer Keel reported that W. K. Dickson Engineers has completed their canvas of the bids received on May 16,2002 for the Water Treatment Plant Upgrade and recommends the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder Beers Skanska, Inc. of Wmston Salem. Upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the awarding of a Water Plant Upgrade Contract to Beers Skanska, contingent on receiving the required MBE submittals and NCDENR Public Water Supply approvals by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. A copy of the Resolution is hereby made a part of these official Minutes as an Attachment. L. Discuss report on utility line crew work activities Town Engineer Keel reported results for the Water Distribution & Wastewater Collection Department' Performance Measure System that was implemented last year. The Engineering Department has compiled this information and produced a review of line crew activities. They will now begin reviewing this data to determine where our system needs to be upgraded to reduce the number of necessary repairs. M. Status report - Hampton Pointe Planning Director Margaret Hauth reported that the Board had requested to see the finalized plans before construction permits were issues. She presented the final plans and informed them that the remaining outstanding items are the Town Engineer's final approval of the utility plan; the off-site road improvement plans/designs; and the design for the stormwater control. Commissioner Sheridan stated that the final artists rendering does not look the same as the one the Board had approved in the fall. The developer and Wal-Mart representative who were present at the meeting agreed to talk with Wal-Mart and get back with the Town Planning Director and Town Manager. N. Update on the Selection Process for a Commercial Dumpster Collection Provider Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts reported that the Commercial Dumpster Collection Committee has decided to re-bid the service. The low bidder in the first Request for Proposals was Waste Industries, who was approximately 26% lower ($55,000) than the next lowest bidder (Waste Management). While Waste Industries was the low bidder, the Committee initially recommended Waste Management because their presentation and service provision was rated higher. Due to the combination of concerns about Waste Industries service provision abilities and the fact that Waste Management's bid was 26% higher, the Committee felt that re-bidding the service was the best way to address these concerns. New Requests for Proposals were sent out this week that will be opened and reviewed next week. This will likely delay the change of Town's last day of service several weeks. The Town Manager recommends continuing to pick-up the dumpsters at no charge to the businesses until the service is 8 . . . 1471 transferred to the company who is awarded the exclusive franchise. O. Discussion and approval of TEA-21 Enhancement Grant Application for Downtown Streetscape Improvements Planning Director Margaret Hauth reported she has completed the NCDOT Application for Enhancement Funding and reviewed the cost estimates for the Board. Town Manager Eric Peterson recommended submitting only Churton Street for funding this year and submitting Margaret Lane and King Street as Phase II and III. Upon a motion by Commissioner Sheridan, seconded by Commissioner Chavious, the Board moved to approve the TEA-21 Enhancement Grant Application for Downtown Streetscape Improvements for Churton Street only by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. 11. ADJOURN Upon a motion by Commissioner Chavious, seconded by Commissioner Lloyd, the Board move to adjourn at 11 :09 PM by a vote of 5-0. The motion was declared passed. ~~ Donna F. Armbrister, CMC Town Clerk 9 Town of ~]~ ATTACHMENT4.B 475 RESOLUTION REQUESTING AN APPOINTMENT TO AN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION SEAT ON THE HILLSBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD WHEREAS, as a result of the end of a tem, it is necessary to appoint a person to a seat reserved on the Hillsborough Planning Board for persons residing within the town's extraterritorial planning jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, by state statute and town ordinance, the Orange County Board of Commissioners initially has the authority and responsibility to appoint ETJ members to the town's Planning Board. NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH RESOLVES: Section 1. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is respectfully requested to appoint the following individual to an ETJ seat on the Hillsborough Planning Board, whose term would expire in June 30, 2005: Ms. Cannie Bacon Lloyd 606 Victoria Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278 . Section 2. Ms Lloyd currently serves as the liaison member from the Planning Board to the Board of justment, so her term on the Board of Adjustment will also expire on June 30, 2005. Section 2. If the Orange County Board of Commissioners fails to appoint persons willing to serve in the capacity described above within 90 days after receiving this resolution, then the Hillsborough Town Board may make this appointment. . Section 3. The Town Clerk shall send a copy of this resolution to the Orange County Manager. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption. The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote received the following vote and was duly adopted this loth day of June 2002. Ayes: f Notes: ..fj' Absent or excused: IY I, Donna F. Armbrister, Town Clerk of the Town of Hillsborough, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy ofa resolution adopted by the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners on February 12, 2001. ~~ ~ Donna F. Armbrister r"Wf) Ci{,j) 101 East Orange Street. PO. Box 429 . Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 919.7.32.1270 . Fax 919-644-2.390 - . ~ 476 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ORDAINS: Section 1 Chapter 4, Section VI ProcedureslRules for Substance Abuse Testing of the Hillsborough Town Code is hereby amended to add the words "and/or alcohol" as follows: POST ACCIDENT Any employee with a CDL or in a safety sensitive position who is involved in an accident (automobile or otherwise) shall be required to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test pursuant to the procedures set forth above under the following circumstances: 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 1#111 day of :/bd, H#.L- . Ayes: .6" Noes: ~ Absent or Excused -L- b~~ onna F. Armbnster, Town Clerk ATTACHMENT 9.B 477 . RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE 2002-2003 ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE 2000 - 2005 CONSOLIDATED PLAN BE IT RESOLVED that the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners authorizes the submission of the 2002-2003 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. 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 10th day of June, 2002. >\111111',// \ \.. " ,-,..' O~ HILL n"". ...'- ~ u:L\ " ... ~ <:T.a ~ ~'~~ . ~~ :- C> 0 -:. :: J-. ~ c.~ ::: of G> : :: Hills % = - ~~ ~ ~~o i , ~ -=-.. ~)" .,)".'t- ~ ..., ,~ ~ ~ ""f! CARO~\"~ 11111i1 II "", Attest: ~i~~- . . . . ATTACHMENT 9.C 478 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT WHEREAS, on June 29, 1992, the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners approved participation of the County in the Orange County HOME Consortium; and WHEREAS, the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough and Orange County are currently members of the Orange County HOME Consortium established on or about August 3, 1992; and WHEREAS, the current Orange County HOME Consortium Agreement expires on June 30, 2002; and WHERE~S, the Orange County HOME Consortium desires to continue to be considered for eligibility under the federal HOME Program operated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as authorized under the National Affordable Housing Act, as amended; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hillsborough Town Board of Commissioners authorizes the Town Manager to execute the approved HOME Consortium Agreement for the period July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2005, and future agreements for future periods not materially different from the July 1,2002 to June 30, 2005 agreement, subject to approval as to form by the Town Attorney. This the 10tb day of JlDle 2002. },IIIIIII"'1 ",. Hili ",\\ SBArJ 1Ll.88,""" ,..:".~ ~ ~~ ~o I o~ :: ;'_ Town c:::. ... - or Ci> = ~ Hill~ gh::Z: E - , -A .. -:. .~o ~ -=:. ~ ~ ...~ '.. -'~LJ ~ ...' "'1 .'7 CAR()~ \,-" '1, \\\ "";'11"" Attest: ~4/~d~k Donna F. Armbrister, Town Clerk Town of tiill~ ATTACHMENT lO.G 4'79 June 10, 2002 Captain Judy S. Jacobs, Program Director Community Policing Hillsborough Police Department RE: Governor's Crime Commission Grants Dear Captain Jacobs, On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Town of Hillsborough, we want to express appreciation and congratulations to you and your staff for the successful pursuit and receipt of two grant awards from the Governor's Crime Commission. The grants of$23,638 for furnishing the Community Policing Center and $48,834 for the purchase of an Evidence Collection van is of significant value to the citizens of our Town. . These grants will save the Town a significant amount of money in such a tight budget year and you and your staff are to be commended for your successful efforts. We thank you for your outstanding leadership. ~ ~v~ F~t.,rf; Mark T. ".:man ~rM1f ~A Evelyn Lloyd Michael Gering Kenneth Chavious . IJw @;t//~ . cc: Nathaniel Eubanks, Chief Eric Peterson, Manager . . . ATTACHMENT 10.n AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH 4JO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 4 - Personnel, of the Hillsborough Code is hereby amended as follows: Section 4-7 Performance Appraisal PolicvlMerit Principle and Equal Emplovment Opportunity PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL POLICY - SECTION I, System, Occupational Groups is hereby amended by deleting the current information and replacing it with the following: Clerical Accounts Payable Clerk Billing/Collection Clerk Customer Service Representative Police Records Clerk Technical Laboratory Technician Water/Wastewater Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Plant Operator II Water/Wastewater Plant Operator III ProCessional Accounting Supervisor Administrative Assistant (Police) Billing/Collection Supervisor Laboratory Director Plarmer Utilities Analyst Management/Administrative Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Chief of Police Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer Finance Director Planning Director Town Clerk/Personnel Officer Town Engineer/Utilities Director ServiceIMaintenanceITrades Electrician 481 . Equipment Operator Equipment Operator, Senior Fleet Mechanic Maintenance Helper Maintenance Worker Maintenance Worker, Senior Meter Reader Utility Maintenance Technician Utility Mechanic Public WorkslUtilities Supervisors Assistant Utility System Supervisor Meter Reader Supervisor Sanitation Supervisor Street Maintenance Supervisor Utility System Supervisor Wastewater Plant Superintendent Water Plant Superintendent/Safety Officer Police Officer Police Officer . Police Investigator Police Investigator Police Supervisor Police Corporal Police Captain Police Sergeant Police Lieutenant SECTION II, DEFINITION OF EVALUATION FACTORS is hereby amended by deleting the current information and replacing it with the following: FACTOR WEIGHTS . On the Performance Evaluation Forms, jobs within each of the Occupational Groups have been further broken down into their essential factors. Each factor has a written performance standard (or expectation) by which an employee will be evaluated. In addition, there are five (5) rating categories for each factor. The factor evaluation categories are: Substantially Exceeds Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Meets Expectations, Below Expectations, and Substantially Below Expectations. Finally, each factor has been assigned a factor weight based upon the factor's importance in that job to the Town and the Department. Guidelines for each factor appear on the Performance Evaluation Form. . . . 482 APPENDIX B - MERIT PAY POLICY, Merit Pay Amounts is hereby amended by deleting the third paragraph and adding the following: The amounts of salary increase that may be awarded are based on the employee's Performance Evaluation Score. Performance Evaluation Scores relate to salary increases as follows: Evaluation Score 4.80 - 5.00 4.60 - 4.79 4.40 - 4.59 4.20 - 4.39 4.00-4.19 3.75 - 3.99 3.50 - 3.74 3.25 - 3.49 3.00 - 3.24 0.00 - 2.99 Salary Increase 5.00% 4.75% 4.50% 4.25% 4.00% 3.75% 3.50% 3.25% 3.00% 0.00% The Performance Evaluation System also affords employees the opportunity to score two additional .5% points. This credit will be given for obtaining certifications and/or attaining a pre-established goal set out in coordination between the employee and their supervisor. *(The above figures are based on "full funding" of the Merit Pay System. These figures are subject to change dependent on Town Board approval) 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 /{J#r day of .JiM//!/ ,ttltl~ . Ayes: ~ Noes: ~ Absent or Excused: # ~ . . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, SECTION 14.21 TOWN'S RESPONSmILITY AND LIABILITY AND SECTION 14.22 CUSTOMER'S RESPONSmILITIES 483 THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 14, Section 14-21 Town's Responsibility and Liability is hereby amended as follows: (1) add the words ", to the water meter;" after easements; (7) add new item to read "Be responsible for water service lines from the water main to the boundary of the Town's rights-of-way and easements, unless the water meter is located beyond the property line. In those cases, the Town will be responsible for the water service line all the way to the meter, and will reserve the right to relocate said water meter to the property line boundary"; (8) add new item to read "Be responsible for sewer service lines from the sewer main to the boundary of the Town's rights-of-way and easements, unless a sewer cleanout is not installed at this boundary. In those cases, the Town's responsibility will end at the sewer main." Section 2. Chapter 14, Section 14-22 Customer's Responsibilities is hereby amended as follows: (1) change ''Division of Health Services" to "Division of Environmental Health"; and change "Division of Environmental Management" to "Division of Water Quality" (7) add the words "at their property line adjoining the Town's rights-of-way and/or easements" after specifications (11) add new item to read "Be responsible for their water service line(s) and plumbing from the discharge end of the water meter(s) to the service line(s) and plumbing termination. If the existing water meter(s) is not at the property line, the customer shall allow the Town to access their property to relocate said water meter( s) to the property line." (12) add new item to read "Be responsible for their sewer service line(s) and plumbing from the boundary of the Town's rights-of-way and easements to the sewer service line( s) and plumbing termination, unless a sewer cleanout(s) is not installed at this boundary. In those cases, the customer's responsibility will begin at the sewer main where their service is connected. Section 3. All provisions of any Town ordinance in conflict with this ordinance are repealed. Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption. The foregoing ordinance, having bee/:rbmitted to a vote, received the following vote and was duly adopted this the /{}.fA day of y-unl( , 2002. Ayes: .s- Noes: --t!?- ~ ./ /J / / Absent or Excused.e-- ~ o~ Armbrister . Town Clerk '. . . 484 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING mE AWARDING OF A WATER PLANT UPGRADE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Town ofHillsborough desires to award the Water Plant Upgrade Contract to Beers Skanska, Inc. ofWmston-Salem, NC; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners that the Water Plant Upgrade Contract be awarded with an amendment to remove Alternate Work Item 2 (upgrade the existing raw water pump station, rather than construct a new facility) contingent on receiving the required MBE submittals and NCDENR Public Water Supply approvals. Adopted this /I1/A ~ day of Ju,v& . 2002. Ayes: S Noes: .-tJ Excused: -8' ,>\"''''0111 \\\. H II, .,.." O~ ILL C"oL\'/, " o~ " ~,... .~.~: O~ -:.~ ..~ S 0" "0 " = I- Town c:. ~ :: of G> ::. ~ Hilli gh:C E ~~ ~ ., Q ... ., 'b.. ~ "', ~)j ~' ~ "'" It CARO'V,"" '11 \,,, ""illl\\" L~~~ nna F. Armbrister, Town Clerk