MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN

OF CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1991 AT 7:30 P.M.

Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Preston called the meeting to order. Council Members in attendance were Julie Andresen, Joyce Brown, Joe Herzenberg, Alan Rimer, James C. Wallace, Arthur Werner and Roosevelt Wilkerson. Mayor Jonathan Howes was absent excused.

Also in attendance were Town Manager Cal Horton, Assistant Town Managers Sonna Loewenthal and Florentine Miller, Finance Director James Baker, Planning Director Roger Waldon and Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos.

There were no ceremonies or hearings.

Item 3 - Petitions

Berkeley Grimball requested that municipal parking lot number three be converted to an hourly fee lot, rather than leased parking. Mr. Grimball said that he had collected approximately three hundred and fifty signatures on a petition requested that the lot be converted to hourly parking. He stated that approximately sixty percent of the lot was used by students. Mr. Grimball urged the Council to open the lot up to the entire community, rather than subsidize student parking in the University campus area. He noted that

tenants of The Courtyard had requested conversion of the lot approximately three years ago. Mr. Grimball said that there had been a lot of growth in the intervening period. Mr. Grimball also read a statement from Lisa Markison, owner of Modern Times Jewelry, supporting a crosswalk in the Courtyard area of West Franklin Street and requesting that lot number three be converted to a daily fee lot.

Bob Bacon, owner of Hill Country Woodworks, expressed concern about customers, particularly older persons, crossing West Franklin Street to reach his business. Mr. Bacon read a letter from Mary Arthur Stoudemire requesting a pedestrian crossing in the area. He invited Council Members to personally assess the traffic, pedestrian and parking situation in the area.

Council Member Wilkerson inquired whether a crosswalk was planned in the area. Town Manager Horton responded that signalization had been discussed in the area of the former Belk building. Mr. Horton indicated that additional follow-up would be provided to the Council.

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE MANAGER CONCERNING A MID-BLOCK CROSSING AND POSSIBLE CONVERSION OF THE PARKING LOT. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

Pauline Grimson thanked the Town staff for their time and effort in compiling a report on the location of utilities. She urged the Council to adopt resolution five concerning siting of utilities.

Council Member Rimer briefly updatedthe East Franklin Street corridor planning study, noting that Alice Ingram had suggested utilizing the area around fire station number three as a mini-park. He noted that this proposal would be a desirable multiple use of the property. Council Member Rimer requested that the staff report back on the feasibility of this proposal. Mr. Horton said he would so. Council Member Rimer said that outlays should be limited to a few benches and a picnic table.

Council Member Herzenberg expressed concern that barricades had been placed across West Franklin Street earlier in the day by the State Department of Transportation for purposes of street resurfacing. He noted that no resurfacing activity had occurred today. Council Member Herzenberg requested that the Manager look into the matter and request initiation of the work or removal of the barricades.

Council Member Andresen requested an interim report on the rewriting of the Town's engineering standards manual. Council Member Andresen also requested that the staff examine improved traffic safety strategies for East Franklin Street at the curve near Boundary Street. Mr. Horton said he would provide information on these matters in the near future.

Council Member Werner requested a status report on egress to the Saint Thomas More School.

Mayor Pro Tem Preston noted that citizens would be able to drop off mixed paper for recycling at University Mall during one weekend each in June and July. Council Member Rimer suggested that instead of stopping and starting a mixed paper recycling program, the Town might choose to carry one out continually, with mixed paper being buried at the landfill when markets were unavailable.

Item 4 - Minutes

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON, TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF MAY 20TH AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF MAY 28TH AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

Item 5 - Hardee's Special Use Permit Modification

No additional parties indicated a desire to be sworn.

Town Manager Horton noted that the item was back on the agenda at the request of the applicant. He noted that a hearing on the matter had been held in November. Mr. Horton stated that the Hardee's planning staff had worked hard on developing resolution of differences. Planning Director Roger Waldon provided an overview of the site plan, noting that the applicant was requesting the retrofitting of a drive-through window facility on the site. Mr. Waldon noted that the staff had recommended denial at the November hearing due to pedestrian safety and access concerns. He said that the staff was still unable to support the changes being recommended by the applicant. Mr. Waldon said that the staff was reluctantly recommending denial of the request for a drive-through window due to pedestrian and automobile access concerns.

Council Member Rimer inquired whether it was feasible to move entrances to the site. Mr. Waldon said yes, noting that the scope and size of the site were limited. Council Member Rimer expressed appreciation for the staff's examination of alternative entrances to the site. Town Manager Horton noted that his recommendation was denial of the request for special use permit modification.

Bob Midcalf, representing the applicant, thanked the staff for their consideration of, and work on, the application. He noted that the Town Manager, Planning Board and Transportation Board were recommending denial of the request due to automobile and pedestrian access and buffering and landscaping concerns. Mr. Midcalf said that vehicular access would be enhanced by the provision of three points of ingress and egress. He added that sidewalks would be installed to allow pedestrians to access the drive-through and break area. Mr. Midcalf also said that landscaping and buffering would be upgraded as far as possible on the site. He stated that the proposed site would be more orderly, functional and attractive and would provide improved traffic safety. Mr. Midcalf requested that the Council adopt Resolution 1b, approving the request for a special use permit modification. He also requested that condition number one in the resolution be amended to permit construction to begin on June 10, 1992 and end on June 10, 1991, rather than the April dates provided in the resolution. He also requested removal of condition number seven.

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1A, DENYING THE REQUEST, BASED ON THE REASONS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL.

Council Member Rimer noted that the applicant had stated that it would not be feasible to demolish the existing structure and rebuild on the site. Council Member Rimer inquried whether it would be possible to accommodate a drive-through window on the site while meeting existing development regulations. Mr. Waldon responded that the site was tight, small and triangular. He noted that accommodating both items on the site would be very difficult, if not impossible.

RESOLUTION 1A WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

(8-0).

A RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE-IN WINDOW FOR HARDEE'S RESTAURANT ON OLD DURHAM ROAD (FILE NO. 27.C.1) (91-6-10/R-1a)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that it hereby fails to find that the drive-in window proposed by Boddie-Noell Enterprises for Hardee's Restaurant, located on property identified as Chapel Hill Township Tax Map 27, Block C, Lot 1, if developed in accordance with the site plan and grading and parking plan dated January 16, 1991 (received January 29, 1991):

1. Would be located, designed, and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or promote the public health, safety, and general welfare;

2. Would comply with all required regulations and standards of the Development Ordinance, including all applicable provisions of Articles 12, 13, and 14, and the applicable specific standards contained in Section 18.7.18, and with all other applicable regulations;

3. Would be located, designed, and proposed to be operated so as to maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property; and

4. Would conform with the general plans for the physical development of the Town as embodied in the Development Ordinance and in the Comprehensive Plan.

The reasons for this failure include:

1. That the development does not include appropriate consideration of access and circulation systems, nor mitigate expected traffic impacts (Section 14.4.1);

2. That the development's circulation systems would not encourage smooth traffic flow with minimum hazards to pedestrian, bicycle, and other vehicular traffic (Section 14.5.1);

3. That the development as designed would not facilitate the on-site movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in a safe and efficient manner, and does not provide appropriate separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic (Section 14.5.2);

4. That the pedestrian walkup to the front of the building is not clearly separated from the drive-in service area (Section 18.7.18); and

5. That the proposed site changes would not demonstrate compliance with buffer requirements as called for by current regulations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby denies the Drive-In Window Special Use Permit requested for the above development.

This the 10th day of June, 1991.

Item 6 - Refuse Collection Pilot Program

Town Manager Horton noted that the ordinance for the pilot program was before the Council this evening since it had only received five votes on first reading on May 28th. He stated that six votes were required for adoption on first reading. Mayor Pro Tem Preston said the ordinance amendment would permit the Council to consider a pilot refuse collection program in the future, with five favorable votes required for passage this evening.

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING.

Council Member Andresen said she would not support the ordinance since no change in current procedures was needed. Council Member Wallace expressed his concurrence.

THE ORDINANCE WAS ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, BY A VOTE OF 5-3, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS ANDRESEN AND WALLACE AND MAYOR PRO TEM PRESTON VOTING NO.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PILOT PROGRAM TO CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION (91-5-28/O-3)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby amends Section 8-37 to read as follows:

Sec. 1. Revise 8-37

Change period to a semi-colon and add the following:

"provided that by Council resolution one or more areas of the Town may be designated for pilot collection programs where household refuse and garbage are collected in a different method and on a different frequency. Any such pilot program shall not extend for more than twelve months without being reapproved by Council resolution."

Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption.

This the 28th day of May, 1991 (first reading).

This the 10th day of June, 1991 (second reading).

Mayor Pro Tem Preston said the Council consensus appeared to be not to open up the matter for another public hearing. Betty Maultsby presented a petition supporting the proposed curbside pilot program. She said that the current refuse collection program was not as attractive as depicted by some.

Town Manager Horton briefly reviewed the four resolutions concerning the proposed pilot program. He noted that the Council might wish to call an additional public hearing on the matter. Town Manager Horton said he recommended adoption of Resolution A.

Council Member Andresen said that most citizens did not want to change their existing level of service for refuse collection.

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2A.

Council Member Werner said a small investment was being made for making better informed decisions in the future. Council Member Herzenberg noted that the pilot program was clearly a controversial issue. He urged the community to give the program a trial period to see how it would or would not work. Mayor Pro Tem Preston said she had received a call earlier in the day from a citizen who noted that individual's investment in existing garbage cans and containers had not been considered in presenting the proposed pilot program. Mayor Pro Tem Preston said she did not favor the pilot project since it would cost an additional $14,000 and citizens in general did not favor the program. She inquired why the estimate for the program had been increased from $12,000 to $14,000. Mr. Horton said this was to cover the cost of additional containers on Cobb Terrace.

Council Member Preston noted that the neighborhood including Cobb Terrace was quite unique in terms of street layout. Council Member Herzenberg said that revised collection procedures for the procedure had not been established and might not differ in some instances. Town Manager Horton said that Resolution 2a as drafted would include homes on Cobb Terrace, North Street and other nearby roadways. He noted that the area was proposed for inclusion to see how the program might work in more densely developed areas. Council Member Herzenberg said he had spoken to a number of his neighbors during the last several weeks, none of whom were opposed to the proposed pilot program. Council Member Wallace expressed concern that a large amount of money was being expended for superfluous information. He noted that he would vote in opposition to the resolution.

THE RESOLUTION WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AND ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF

5-3, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS ANDRESEN AND WALLACE AND MAYOR PRO TEM PRESTON VOTING NO.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT A ONCE/WEEKLY CURBSIDE ROLL CART PILOT PROGRAM (91-6-10/R-2a)

WHEREAS, the Council evaluated alternative refuse collection methods; and

WHEREAS, additional information is desired concerning the feasibility of a once/weekly curbside roll cart residential refuse collection service; and

WHEREAS, a pilot curbside residential collection program will provide such information;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Manager will implement a pilot program of once-per-week curbside roll cart residential refuse collection for the Colonial Heights, Mt. Bolus, Elkin Hills , Ironwoods neighborhoods and a general area to include Cobb Terrace, parts of North Street and adjoining residential areas to include about 100 residences in such area; the program will commence during the early part of fiscal 1991-92; and funding for the pilot program will be provided from the 1991-92 operating budget for the Sanitation Division within the Public Works Department.

This the 10th day of June, 1991.

Bill Thorpe inquired how long the pilot program would last. Mr. Horton said six to nine months, commencing at the end of the summer. He noted that the information gathered from the pilot program would be used in the 1992-93 budget formulation process.

Council Member Herzenberg requested that the Manager publicize the scope and location of the pilot refuse collection program.

Item 7 - Thoroughfare Plan

Transportation Planner David Bonk said that this evening's agenda item was being presented as follow-up to the Council's September 4th work session on the proposed Throughfare Plan. He noted that there had been numerous public meetings concerning the proposed plan. Mr. Bonk briefly reviewed the matters on which the Council had achieved at its work session, including the removal of Pittsboro Street Extension, Laurel Hill Parkway and the Orange County Connector from the plan. After briefing reviewing the Manager's recommendation, Mr. Bonk stated that the City of Durham and Town of Carrboro had acted on revised plans, while the County of Durham was in the process of doing so.

Council Member Werner inquired whether the proposed Thoroughfare Plan included the section of Laurel Hill Parkway north of U.S. 15-501. Mr. Bonk said the proposal included a section of the parkway north of U.S. 15-501, involving the realignment of Mount Moriah Road.

Mr. Bonk noted that the City of Durham had adopted a resolution adaptable to the designation of Laurel Hill Parkway as a minor or major thoroughfare. He also said that the proposed Orange County Connector posed a greater threat to the rural buffer than the benefits to be derived from such a roadway. Mr. Bonk said that there was a strong case for the inclusion of the proposed Southern Loop Road in the Thoroughfare Plan since it would provide more direct access to new facilities on the campus. He noted that construction of the loop was not advised until arrangements for alternative student housing had been made. Mr. Bonk briefly reviewed the Thoroughfare Plan revision approval process, noting that the process was governed by a memorandum of understanding executed in 1983. He stated that the understanding committed the Town to a comprehensive and continuing process of planning for regional transportation needs. Mr. Bonk said that proposed plan revisions would be forwarded to the Transportation Advisory Committee for their consideration.

Council Member Andresen inquired about the designation of roadways as minor or major thoroughfares. Mr. Bonk said that specific designations could be made in the resolution of approval. He noted that minor thoroughfares were generally not eligible for State roadway improvements funding. Council Member Andresen inquired whether the Craig parking deck on the University campus had been subject to Council review. Mr. Bonk said it was not. Council Member Andresen inquired whether the Council would have the oppportunity to review the parking deck at the University medical facility. Mr. Bonk said no. Mayor Pro Tem Preston inquired whether there were any time constraints on the Throughfare Plan approval process. Mr. Bonk provided an overview of the proposed time frame, concluding with State Department of Transportation review in early 1992. He added that timely consideration of the plan was important to maintaining good prospects for future State funding of regional roadway projects.

Council Member Werner inquired how differences between jurisdictions would be resolved. Mr. Bonk responded that individual governments would be expected to work together to resolve conflicts. Council Member Werner inquired what would occur if the interests of only one jurisdiction were involved. Mr. Bonk said that the interest of the overall urban area would be taken into account.

Council Member Wallace inquired whether the connection of Laurel Hill Parkway was proposed across from the Friday Continuing Education Center on NC 54. Mr. Bonk responded that the specific connection would be determined as land development occurred in the area. Council Member Wallace inquired whether a primary strategy was to divide traffic pressure north of Pinehurst Drive. Mr. Bonk said yes. Council Member Wallace asked whether the staff was recommending that the work on the Southern Loop not be initiated until provisions had been made for alternative student housing. Mr. Bonk said he believed that this was the understanding with University officials. Council Member Wallace inquired about jurisdictional control in planning areas south of Morgan Creek. Mr. Bonk responded that Chapel Hill would have primary jurisdiction, with regional interests carrying considerable weight.

Council Member Werner noted that the State would not provide funding for most projects on minor thoroughfares. Town Manager Horton said politics kept the system working, with jurisdictional representatives having the opportunity to vote on matters affecting them.

Council Member Brown said there were different interpretations of the situation concerning roadway alignments and easements relative to the Corp of Engineers property north of NC 54. Mr. Bonk stated that the Corp of Engineers would supporting the crossing of easements, but not its land in the area. He noted that approval for crossing the easement was contingent upon the Oaks subdivision acquiring necessary certificates of approval. Mr. Bonk briefly reviewed possible alignments for Laurel Hill Parkway. Council Member Wallace said Laurel Hill Parkway would pose great problems to the preservation of open space in one of the Town's entrance corridors. Council Member Andresen inquired why the proposed alignment and connection of Laurel Hill Parkway had been shifted. Mr. Bonk said it was physically impossible to accommodate some previous proposed alignments. He stressed that it was less environmentally damaging to only cross the easement once.

Council Member Werner noted that Laurel Hill Parkway would be coordinated with a small area plan. He inquired whether the ultimate alignment of the roadway was flexible. Mr. Bonk said that only two fixed points, one on NC 54 and across the easement, had been determined.

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 3, REMOVING THE FIFTH AND SEVENTH PARAGRAPHS FROM THE RESOLUTION.

Council Member Andresen inquired whether this would be legally permissible. Mr. Karpinos said yes.

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PROPOSED 1985-2010 DURHAM-CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO URBAN AREA THOROUGHFARE PLAN AND DIRECTING TOWN STAFF TO BEGIN DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIES

(91-6-10/R-3)

WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the proposed 1985-2010 Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Thoroughfare Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Council has determined that certain portions of the Thoroughfare Plan result in significant environmental and social impact; and

WHEREAS, the Council believes that there are alternative ways to alleviate anticipated traffic congestion and meet national and state transportation goals and objectives; and

WHEREAS, the Council has directed the Manager to develop a comprehensive Town-wide transportation strategy that will incorporate policies and programs designed to reduce automobile use within the Town;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Pittsboro Street Extension and the Laurel Hill Parkway, between Smith Level Road and N.C. 54, be removed from the 1985-2010 Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Thoroughfare Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Central Orange Connector, between I-40 and I-85 be removed from the Thoroughfare Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council directs the Town staff begin assessing alternative strategies and developing plans for reducing anticipated traffic congestion, including increased transit service, changes in the Town's land use plan and development policies and expanded bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

This the 10th day of June, 1991.

Council Member Herzenberg said he did not see the need for additional input on the Southern Loop and Laurel Hill Parkway roadways, since most members of the Council knew what people would say on the matters. Council Member Andresen said she did not feel comfortable not having additional input on the matter since it had been past practice to hear representative views on matters.

Council Member Rimer noted that this evening's item had not been advertised as a public hearing. He suggested that the Council hold a public hearing on the Thoroughfare Plan in the near future.

Council Member Werner suggested that the Council had heard sufficient information on the plan to make informed decisions.

Council Member Andresen said that the Southern Loop roadway proposal was best considered in light of the whole University land use plan. Council Member Brown noted the importance of receiving public input on the thoroughfare plan, particularly new information since previous public hearings. Council Member Werner expressed concern that public hearings could continue indefinitely without benefit of final decisions on the proposed plan.

Mayor Pro Tem Preston suggested that the Council allow speakers to address the Laurel Hill Parkway proposal this evening, with a subsequent hearing on the proposed Southern Loop in the near future. Council Member Brown voting that several pieces of new information had been presented on Laurel Hill Parkway. Council Member Wallace said he did not think that both Laurel Hill Parkway and the Southern Loop proposal could be adequately covered at this evening's meeting. He noted that the University was eager to move ahead on the Southern Loop proposal.

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO HEAR FROM SPEAKERS ON THE PROPOSED LAUREL HILL PARKWAY THIS EVENING AND RECEIVING INPUT ON THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY ROADWAY PLAN AT A DATE CERTAIN IN THE FUTURE.

Council Member Wallace suggested that the Council also hear any other topics of concern related to the Thoroughfare Plan at this hearing.

Council Member Brown said she preferred to hear from speakers this evening.

Council Member Wilkerson expressed concern that some of the remarks being made were being tainted by other members of the Council.

Council Member Werner requested clarification of the proposed motion. Council Member Andresen provided a brief clarification.

THE MOTION WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AND ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF 7-1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WALLACE VOTING NO.

Tom Haeffner, representing the Goforth Estate, suggested including the Laurel Hill Parkway proposal into the proposed Council public hearing on the Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Haeffner said the proposed roadway realignment would bring the roadway within an eighth of the mile of some of the estate's property.

Richard Muttell, a resident of Oaks Villas, presented a tabulation to the Council outlined estimated tax revenue losses to the Town and City of Durham. He also expressed concern that the proposed alignment would contribute to decreased property values in the Oaks Villas. Mr. Muttell said the proposed number of roadways would exceed needs in the eastern portion of the Town. He stated that a ramp onto NC 54 from George King Road would address many roadway concerns along the NC 54 corridor into the Town.

Charles Heinmiller, a member of the Oaks Villas Homeowners Association, expressed concern that the proposed Laurel Hill Parkway could conceivably be very close to the rear of his property, potentially effecting his property value.

Linda Convissor, President of the Cross-County Community Association, said she supported the protection of right-of-way for Laurel Hill Parkway. Ms. Convissor urged the Council to obtain necessary rights-of-way for future thoroughfare planning, to assure proper roadway connections. She noted that the City of Durham was beginning work on a sewer lift station for the Downing Creek development, sized to accommodate up to thirty-three hundred new dwelling units. Ms. Convissor said she felt strongly about preserving right-of-way in the vicinity of Laurel Hill Parkway.

Ken Bagwell, an attorney representing NCNB, said he did not know which proposed roadway alignment was being recommended for Laurel Hill Parkway. He requested that the Council include Laurel Hill Parkway among the topics for discussion at its future public hearing on the Thoroughfare Plan.

John Kent said that the proposed Laurel Hill Parkway would greatly change the character of the New Hope Creek corridor plan and the overall area. He also expressed concern about the roadway going through the Mason Farm nature preserve and the crossing of Little Creek. Mr. Kent said that the protection of wetlands was also very important.

Council Member Brown said that the points made this evening needed to be included as part of a public hearing process.

Council Member Andresen inquired about the scope of the change in roadway alignment for Laurel Hill Parkway. Mr. Waldon briefly reviewed the exhibit map detailing roadway alignment proposals. He stated that an alignment to the west of the DuBose property might be preferable. Mr. Waldon also noted that a roadway corridor would be estalished as land developed in the area. Council Member Andresen inquired whether proposed alignments had been known when nearby property owners had acquired their lots. Mr. Waldon responded that possible roadway alignments were typically denoted as corridors approximately one hundred feet in width, to allow for future adjustments.

Council Member Brown said she thought that Pope Road was the proposed current alignment for Laurel Hill Parkway in the proposed Thoroughfare Plan. Mr. Waldon said this was correct. Council Member Rimer inquired about roadway jurisdictional questions relative to the Orange/Durham County line. Mr. Waldon said this was a complicated process. Council Member Rimer noted that the proposed new alignment would encroach only on the DuBose property.

Council Member Brown inquired who would pay for the new roadway. Mayor Pro Tem Preston said future developers would pay for the roadway.

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO CALL A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY ROADWAY PLAN, LAUREL HILL PARKWAY AND RELATED MATTERS.

Town Manager Horton said it might be difficult to find a mutually agreeable hearing date prior to July 8th. Council Member Andresen

requested that the Manager repoll the Council to identify an agreeable meeting date prior to July 8th. Council Member Werner noted that it would be possible to hold a hearing with less than nine members of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Preston stressed the importance of having as many members of the Council as possible at the hearing. Town Manager Horton said the staff would poll the Council to find the best hearing date. Council Member Werner suggested that the Council select a hearing date this evening. Council Member Wilkerson suggested Tuesday, June 18th. Town Manager Horton noted that the Small Area Planning Work Group was scheduled to hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers on June 18th. Council Member Andresen suggested Wednesday, June 19th.

THE MOTIONER AND SECONDER AGREED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO INCLUDE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19TH AS THE PROPOSED HEARING DATE. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

Council Member Werner suggested that the Council remove the portion of Laurel Hill Parkway proposed north of U.S. 15-501. Mr. Bonk noted that the City of Durham had voted to adopt the alignment for Laurel Hill Parkway show on the exhibit map before the Council this evening.

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO REQUEST THAT THE PORTION OF LAUREL HILL PARKWAY NORTH OF U.S. 15-501 BE REMOVED FROM THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN.

Council Member Andresen inquired whether Erwin Road was categorized as an urban thoroughfare. Mr. Bonk said yes. Mayor Pro Tem Preston noted that the removal of the portion of Laurel Hill Parkway had not been scheduled for action this evening. Council Member Werner said it was simpler to recommend the removal of the portion at this time.

THE MOTION WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

Item 8 - Parking Facility Bond Order/Resolution

Town Manager Horton stated that it was necessary for the Council to adopt a bond order prior to the sale of bonds for the new parking facility. He noted that the Local Government Commission had approved sale of revenue bonds not exceeding a total of $6,705,000. Mr. Horton said that revisions to the project design would permit the inclusion of restroom facilities in the project.

He added that the specific contract proposal would be presented to the Council at their June 24th meeting. Mr. Horton stated that the bonds would have a thirty-two year term with annual debt service of $522,000. He also noted that previously issued bonds for parking lot number two would be refinanced as part of the overall financing package. Town Attorney Karpinos said that adoption of a bond order and resolution would be necessary.

COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON INTRODUCED THE PROPOSED BOND ORDER, HIS MOTION WAS SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WALLACE. THE BOND ORDER WAS ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF 7-1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN VOTING NO.

(Bond order to be inserted)

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WALLACE, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 4. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

(Resolution 4 to be inserted)

Mayor Pro Tem Preston inquired when the item would return for Council consideration. Mr. Horton said that the award of the construction contract for the facility was scheduled to occur at the Council's June 24th meeting.

Item 9 - Utility Project Criteria

Town Engineer George Small briefly reviewed the staff memorandum to the Council. Council Member Andresen noted that Professor Savitz at the University of North Carolina School of Health was a widely renowned epidemologist on the subject of electromagnetic fields. Council Member Rimer said that the staff presentation on the subject was very good in terms of balance. He complemented the staff for explaining a complex subject in understandable layperson's language.

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 5.

Council Member Brown requested that the Town investigate strategies for making Ransom Street more pedestrian accessible. Council Member Werner noted that sidewalks for Ransom Street were proposed in the Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Small said that the utility location project in the University area would involve a minimum number of trench cuts, while maintaining curblines. Mr. Horton said that the staff would be glad to put together a report for the Council on changes in the street system. Council Member Andresen said she would support broad changes in looking at street cuts for utilities. Duke Power Local General Manager Stick Williams said his company had worked closely with the staff on the matter and greatly appreciated the staff's efforts. He said that he looked forward to working with Town staff on the development of criteria.

RESOLUTION 5 WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

(8-0).

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MANAGER TO DEVELOP CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING UTILITY PROJECTS AND OTHER ENCROACHMENTS (91-6-10/R-5)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby authorizes the Manager to develop a set of criteria for the evaluation of utility projects and other encroachments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council that these criteria would be used as guidelines regarding the level of public and/or Council involvement necessary during project development and prior to issuance of construction permits.

This the 10th day of June, 1991.

Item 10 - Human Services Performance Agreements

Mayor Pro Tem Preston said she was extremely grateful for the work of the Human Services Advisory Board. Mayor Pro Tem Preston also stated that she was impressed by the Board's report and insight on individual agencies.

Vincent Kopp, Co-Chairperson of the Human Services Advisory Board, noted the important role of Human Services Coordinator Julia Mack in putting together the report on human services performance agreements. Dr. Kopp said that the Board's philosophy was well articulated in the report to the Council. Dr. Kopp stated that a total of eighteen applicants had submitted $97,000 of funding requests. He noted that the Board was recommending total program funding of $67,000. Dr. Kopp said that this total was below the projected budget amount, but did not give short shrift to any applying agency. He noted that the Board was recommending the discontinuation of quarterly reviews since most agencies functioned rather smoothly on a year to year basis.

Dr. Kopp expressed the Board's willingness to assess human service matters relative to larger issues in the community. Noting a letter from Dee Gamble to the Council, Council Member Herzenberg encouraged the Board not to be shy in addressing human service needs of the community. Council Member Brown expressed appreciation for the clarity of the Board's report and said she would welcome future comments from the Board. Dr. Kopp said the report accurately reflected the emotional grammar of the board.

Council Member Andresen noted that two new noteworthy programs, the Center for Peace Education and Community Development Dialogue Center had been recommended for funding by the Board. Dr. Kopp said the Board was excited about the proposed programs by the two agencies. Council Member Werner complemented Dr. Kopp and the Board for an excellent report.

Council Member Wilkerson expressed appreciation for the Board's work. He requested clarification of language concerning the Center for Peace Education program. Dr. Kopp responded that the Board wanted to assure a good cultural mix of campers in the program to provide better interaction among peers. Council Member Wilkerson said he looked forward to receiving a report on the activities of the Center for Peace Education. Dr. Kopp said the Board also looked forward to receiving a report on its activities in the future.

Council Member Wilkerson inquired about the unit cost of individual day care outlined on page twelve of the report. Human Services Coordinator Julia Mack said that the staff could forward a complete cost breakdown to Council Member Wilkerson. Council Member Wilkerson noted that human services reports for the past six years had referred to efforts to reduce the Town's allocation to the Dispute Settlement Center. Dr. Kopp said that reducing subsidies for human services was a slow process.

Council Member Wilkerson expressed concern about the impact of reduced funding for services to the elderly, particularly through JOCCA and Charles House. Dr. Kopp responded that the Town's Parks and Recreation department was taking an increasingly active role in the provision of services to the elderly. Council Member Rimer expressed concurrence that the Parks and Recreation department would play a greater role in programs such as the senior activity center.

COUNCIL MEMBER HERZENBERG MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 6. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

A RESOLUTION APPROVING 1991-92 FUNDING FOR PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS WITH HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD (91-6-10/R-6)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby approves the following appropriations for performance agreements with human service agencies in 1991-92 to address the community's human service needs identified by the Human Services Advisory Board:

Amount

Association for Retarded Citizens $ 5,500

Center for Community Development Dialogue $ 2,000

Center for Peace Education $ 1,500

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels $ 3,000

Charles House $ 3,000

Child Care Networks 0

Day Care Services Association $ 9,500

Dispute Settlement Center $ 2,500

Franklin Street Teen Center $ 3,000

Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action $ 4,000

Mental Health Association of Orange County $ 2,000

Orange Congregations in Missions $ 4,500

Orange County Literacy Council $ 1,000

Orange County Rape Crisis Center $ 8,000

Orange County Women's Center $ 3,500

Orange/Durham Coalition for Battered Women $ 7,000

Planned Parenthood of Orange County $ 3,000

Volunteers for Youth $ 4,000

TOTAL: $67,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council hereby approves, and authorizes the Manager to execute on behalf of the Town, agreements with the above agencies for services described in the Human Services Advisory Board's report on June 10, 1991.

This the 10th day of June, 1991.

Dr. Kopp introduced the Human Services Advisory Board Co-Chairperson Vince Pagano.

Item 11 - Boards and Commissions

Council Member Werner suggested that all applicants for the Housing Advisory Board, Human Services Advisory Board and Personnel Appeals Committee all be nominated for appointment consideration at the Council's June 24th meeting.

Community Appearance Commission

Appointees

Sara Louise Oldenburg 8 votes

John H.Shannon 7 votes

Carol Whisnant 7 votes

Mark Zack 7 votes

Others receiving votes:

Tony Hall 1 vote (Herzenberg)

Tim Stephens 1 vote (Herzenberg)

Victoria Tackett 1 vote (Brown)

Greenways Commission

Appointees

Frederick Meier 8 votes

Dick Terry 8 votes

Orange Water and Sewer Authority

Appointee

James C. Wallace 8 votes

Appointments to the Transportation Board were deferred, pending receipt of additional applications for the five existing vacancies.

Item 12 - Graham Street Lighting and Patrol

Noting that the staff was working to improve lighting and patrol in the North Graham Street area, Town Manager Horton said he would be glad to answer any questions by the Council.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8-0).

The meeting concluded at 10:53 p.m.

There was no Executive Session.