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

OF CHAPEL HILL, MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1991 AT 7:30 P.M,

Mayor Howes called the meeting to order. Council Members in attendance were Julie Andresen, Joyce Brown, Nancy Preston, Alan Rimer, James C. Wallace, Arthur Werner and Roosevelt Wilkerson, Jr. council Member Joe Herzenberg was absent excused. Also in attendance were Town Manager Cal Horton, Assistant Town Managers Sonna Loewenthal and Florentine Miller, Assistant to the Attorney Richard Sharpless and Town Attorney Ralph Karpinos.

Mayor Howes expressed the Council's deepest sympathy to the family of Council Member Herzenberg, on the recent death of David Herzenberg.

Mayor Howes noted the Council's eagerness to begin its work in the new year, despite difficult world conditions. He stated that many of the personnel serving in the middle east had roots in North Carolina. Mayor Howes also expressed hope that the conflict could be resolved without bloodshed. He added that local churches would be ringing their bells at noon on January 15th to express their hope for peace in the world.

Ceremonies

Mayor Howes presented North Carolina League of Municipalities service recognition awards to former Fire Chief Everette Lloyd and the families of Grover Brinkley, Jr. and Colonel Gordon Cage. Mayor Howes expressed the Town's and Council's appreciation for the fine work of these three individuals.

Mayor Howes introduced Wib Gulley, Chair, and Shirley Marshall, Secretary, of the Triangle Transportation Authority. Mayor Howes also called on Jim Ritchey, the authority's new general manager to come forward.

Mr. Gulley noted that the authority had been recently organized to investigate the feasibility of mass transportation alternatives in the Triangle. He added that the authority had drafted bylaws and had recently concluded its selection process for general manager of the authority. Mr. Gulley said that the board of the authority, especially Shirley Marshall, had been actively involved in the selection process. Mr. Gulley said that the new general manager, Jim Ritchey, had been selected from over one hundred and thirty candidates.

Mr. Ritchey distributed a memorandum to the Mayor and Council, providing an overview of the authority's charge and its membership.

He noted that the authority's car and van pooling systems were working well. Mr. Ritchey also noted that bus ridership in the Town was quite high. He added that the authority hoped to initiate

a basic regional transportation service in the coming year. Mr. Ritchey thanked the Council for their support to date for the authority's plans. Mayor Howes noted the importance of receiving the General Assembly's support in the continued operation of the Triangle Transportation Authority. Mr. Gulley noted that the authority was investigating the feasibility of alternative funding sources such as the taxing of rental vehicles, airport or off-street parking.

Petitions

Laura Condie, Managing Agent of Ashley Forest, expressed concern about ongoing problems with the Reb‑El Estates/Reb‑El Forest development. Ms. Condie said that the Town staff had been helpful in attempting to resolve dumpster and parking problems, but certain problems continued unabated. She requested the Council's assistance in resolving parking and refuse problems.

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE TOWN MANAGER. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

Council Member Brown requested that the Town Manager provide a map to the Council, clarifying the proposed alignment of Laurel Hill Parkway. Town Manager Horton said he would provide this information. Mayor Howes noted that the Town had agreed to let Durham officials explore the proposed alignment in greater detail, since the bulk of the proposed parkway lay in Durham's jurisdiction. Mayor Howes added that the University had indicated its intentions to present its amended land‑use plan to t?e community. He suggested that the Council defer discussion of the Thoroughfare Plan to a later date in light of these two events.

Minutes of December 11, 1990

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER, TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 1990, AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

Establishment of Task Force on Violent Crime and Illegal Drug Use

Town Manager Horton noted that the recent increase in the rate of violent crime was cause for community concern. He noted that there were no signs of crack cocaine availability at the beginning of his tenure in June, 1989. Mr. Horton said that the current usage of crack cocaine was becoming a serious community problem. He added that the focus of the task force would be on the causes of illegal drug use and violent crime. Mr. Horton also provided a brief outline of possible community representation on the task force.

Council Member Wilkerson said he had spoken to a number of community residents concerned about violent crime and illegal drug use. Council ?ember Wilkerson stated that Dr. John Turner, Dean of the UNC School of Social Work, had agreed to serve as the task force's chair. Council Member Andresen said that a County‑wide task force would serve the needs of all. She noted the importance of including representatives from a spectrum of co??unity groups. Council Member Wilkerson said that the task force would assimilate data and make presentations to groups such as the Council, upon completion of their work. Council Member Andresen noted the importance of school district representation on the task force. Mayor Howes said that law enforcement and social service agencies would be well represented on the task force.

David Taylor, President of the Chapel Hill‑Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, said that illegal drug use and violent crime were rapidly becoming major societal problems. He noted that recent events in the community had proven that the area was not immune to illegal drug use and violent crime problems. Mr. Taylor urged the Council to conduct a community forum on this matter as soon as possible. Mr. Taylor expressed his support for the creation of the task force.

COUNCIL MEMBER WILKERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON REDUCING VIOLENT CRIME AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE (91‑1‑14/R‑2)

WHEREAS, the incidence of violent crime in Chapel Hill has increased significantly in recent years; and

WHEREAS, drug abuse is a community problem which affects not only the families of drug users, but is related to crimes against people and property in the community; and

WHEREAS, addiction, impairment and intoxication are among the causes of domestic violence;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council that the Council hereby establishes a Task Force on Violent Crime and Illegal Drug Use.

The charge of the Task Force is:

1. To develop an understanding and assessment of violent crime and drug abuse in our community, including the nature, extent and causes of these problems, and to review the existing programs and services which address these issues. The Task Force is encouraged to hold a public forum as part of this process.

2. To develop recommendations to reduce illegal drug use and related crimes in our community, including roles for local government departments and agencies, the business community, neighborhood organizations and individual citizens and families; and including cost estimates if possible and where appropriate.

The focus of the recommendations should be to identify programs and activities which should be established or strengthened, and to identify areas where increased coordination would be beneficial.

3. To transmit a report to the Council in May.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council invites the following to participate on the Task Force by designating a representative to serve as a member:

Carrboro Board of Aldermen

Hillsborough Board of Commissioners

Orange County Board of Commissioners

University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill Human Services Advisory Board

Chapel Hill Housing Advisory Board

Chapel Hill ‑ Carrboro City Schools

Orange County Schools

District Attorney

Chapel Hill ‑ Carrboro Chamber of Commerce

In addition, the Council will appoint three citizens and a Council Member to serve on the task force.

The Council invites the following agencies to designate representatives to attend the Task Force meetings as advisors:

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Carrboro Police Department

Hillsborough Police Department

Durham‑Orange Coalition for Battered Women

Orange County Rape Crisis Center

Orange County Social Services

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Mayor Howes noted that despite his busy schedule, Dr. Turner had agreed to serve as the chairperson of the task force. Mr. Horton said that the staff wouLd present a report on the Town's public safety system to the Council in the fall, most likely in December, 1991. He noted that this timeframe would permit the report and recommendations to be discussed within the context of the 1992‑93 budget process.

Council Member Preston requested greater specificity concerning the proposed timeframe. Mr. Horton said that discussions could be initiated in the fall, with a final report being made to the Council during December. Council Member Preston responded that this seemed to be a fair approach. Council Member Andresen said she was glad that there would be recommendations concerning proposed levels of service. She inquired whether an outside consultant would be secured to perform the public safety system study. Mr. Horton said that this would not be necessary, since the Town staff could conduct a well‑balanced study of the system.

Council Member Wilkerson noted that he had recently had the opportunity to ride the overnight patrol shift. He noted that the Town's fire and public safety divisions contributed to a safe community environment.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 1. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MANAGER TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE TOWN'S PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM (91‑1‑14/R‑I)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council directs the Manager to provide a report to the Council by December, 1991 reviewing the Town's public safety system and its advantages and disadvantages.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Proposal for Creation of Orange County Visitor's Bureau

Sharon Finch stated that sixty‑nine municipalities in North Carolina currently have a room occupancy tax. She added that the proposed visitor bureau would have a synergistic effect in the leveraging of initial investments. Ms. Finch noted that a task force of fifty‑four persons had worked on the visitor bureau program, and recommended its implementation to local elected officials.

Mike Fales, representing the Omni Europa Hotel, said that the hotel industry in Chapel Hill was currently experiencing financial difficulties. He noted that more than thirty other communities in North Carolina currently have visitor bureaus. Mr. Fales stated that a visitor bureau would be an important asset to the community.

Ed Rehkopf, representing the Carolina Inn, said that the Inn had lost over $330,000 during 1990. He noted that many other area hotels were similarly losing money. Mr. Rehkopf said that the twenty percent share requested by the visitor bureau task force was not unreasonable.

Ted Abernathy, Orange County Economic Development Director, said he supported the concept of a visitor bureau as a means of providing County‑wide visitor programs. Mr. Abernathy noted that a public hearing on the proposal would be held on January 31. Mr. Abernathy expressed hope that the Council would support the proposal.

David Taylor, President of the Chapel Hill‑Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, said the Chamber supported the creation of an Orange County Visitor Bureau. He urged the Council to support the concept and seek local legislation for implementation of the program.

Barbara Palmer, Director of the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, said that the visitor bureau would help to create a better quality of life for all area residents.

Margaret Taylor said she had some questions about the proposal, but supported the program in concept. Ms. Taylor said that many people had not heard much about the proposal. She noted that some persons viewed the proposal as a bailout of the local hotel industry. Ms. Taylor said she envisioned the requested funding as seed money for a potentially worthwhile program.

Council Member Werner noted that the hotel‑motel tax was adopted as the Town's first alternative revenue source for the General Fund. He noted that the hotel‑motel tax was the on?y successful alternative revenue source identified and implemented during his six years on the Council. Council Member Werner expressed concern that there had been no opportunity for public discussion on visitor programs and a visitor bureau. He requested that the Town staff provide an analysis of a visitor bureau program.

Council Member Preston stressed their was no malice intended in the conceptual process to date. She noted that the visitor bureau task force was attempting to improve the community's quality of life. council Member Preston stated that receiving public comment on the proposal was essential. Council Member Preston noted that the hearing would be held on Thursday, January 31st at the Superior Court in Hillsborough. She noted that there appeared to be strong support for the tax among local hotel and restaurant owners.

Council Member Andresen stated that the proposed visitor bureau could have an economic ripple effect. She requested a thorough analysis of potential economic benefits and liabilities. Council Member Rimer stated that it appeared appropriate to redirect a portion of any new visitor tax back to visitor services. He noted that a visitor bureau had great potential for fairly significant return on dollars invested.

Council Member Brown inquired about the task force's basis for saying that each dollar invested would have a five‑fold return. Council Member Brown said she looked forward to receiving letters and telephone calls on the visitor bureau proposal. She also suggested that the Council discuss the role of the Public‑Private Partnership's role in greater detail. Council Member Wilkerson briefly reviewed the history of the Town's hotel‑motel tax. He stressed the importance of receiving public input on the visitor bureau proposal.

Council Member Werner noted the importance of the Council discussing the role of the Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) and the role of public officials serving on the PPP Board of Directors. Council Member Preston stated that the visitor bureau task force was not a new idea, an earlier plan having been presented to the Council about two years ago. She noted that funding for the proposal would be from area visitors, rather than local residents.

In light of the task force's proposal, Council Member Andresen rhetorically inquired why it would not be appropriate to impose a dedicated tax for greenways or other community improvements. She stressed the need for balancing the needs of hotel and restaurant owners with the needs of the whole community.

Mayor Howes thanked the task force for their efforts to date. He noted that the task force's proposal now rested in the hands of the Carrboro, Orange County and Town officials. Mayor Howes noted the importance of receiving citizen input on the proposal. Mayor Howes stated that the roles of the PPP and local officials could be discussed at length in the future. Council Member Wallace inquired about the proposed membership of the visitor bureau oversight body and the types of organizations which would be represented by the proposed bureau. Mayor Howes said that the Council would have the opportunity for input in resolving questions such as these.

Council Member Andresen inquired whether the Council would receive additional information concerning the visitor bureau proposal prior to the January 31st public hearing. Mr. Horton said that the staff would provide additional information to the Council at their January 28th meeting.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER, TO REFER THE MATTER TO THE TOWN MANAGER. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

Library Building Program

Assistant Town Manager Sonna Loewenthal briefly reviewed possible future uses for the existing library building. She noted that once the new library facility was completed, current plans called for moving all books to the new building. The cost of equipping and operating a branch library would be significant. Ms. Loewenthal added that the current building was over twenty‑three years old. She also noted that duplicating library collections and staffs would be a disadvantage of attempting to provide two library facilities. Ms. Loewenthal said that the building could alternatively be used for Town offices, a reading room, or others as suggested by the Council. Ms. Loewenthal said that the Manager recommended that the Council reaffirm the use of the building for a Town use other than a branch library.

Mayor Howes inquired why the Council's action was needed on this matter. Town Manager Horton noted the need to receive the Council's agreement in this matter, prior to the acceptance of the building program.

Council Member Andresen said she wished that the concept of a branch library had received greater attention in the past. She noted that usage of the former library as a reading room or Town offices were appealing ideas. Council Member Andresen noted that the cost of operating the current facility was approximately $900,000 per year, with the new facility costing approximately $1.2 million per year to operate. She inquired about the source of funding for new books in the new facility. Ms. Loewenthal responded that these funds would come from the operating budget and bond proceeds.

Council Member Brown inquired whether there would be any difference in basic design, in the event the Council chose not to adopt the resolutions before them. Ms. Loewenthal responded that the next item on the Council's agenda would address the library program as it related to the form of the proposed building, She added that if the Council chose to have a branch library, this would indicate a different set of activities at the Pritchard library. Mr. Horton added that if the Council elected to use the present library building as a branch, he would withdraw the proposed library program, that it would be necessary for the Library Committee to redraft the program. Council Member Brown suggested that the Town would be best served by revisiting the Town's library needs in 1993, once the new facility was completed.

Council Member Werner stated that the Library Committee and Town staff were leaving open as many options as possible concerning future building uses. He added that he did not currently see the need for a branch library in 1993. Council Member Brown said she was concerned about the use of semantics in possibly closing out options for future use of the existing library building. Mayor Howes stated that no options were being foreclosed by this evening's proposed Council action. Council Member wallace suggested changing the proposed language to reflect that the present building could be used for Town uses other than a branch library. He added that the facility could possibly be used to house some of Ms. Ruth Faison Shaw's works.

As a means of addressing Council Member Brown's earlier concerns, Mayor Howes suggested that the Council eliminate the first four "whereases" in the proposed resolution.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 3, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE TOWN COUNCIL AFFIRM THAT THE PRESENT LIBRARY BUILDING BE RETAINED FOR TOWN USES OTHER THAN AS A BRANCH LIBRARY (91‑1‑14/R‑3)

WHEREAS, the Library Committee, Library Board of Trustees and staff have considered the possibility of branch service in depth and on several occasions and have consistently recommended against branch service; and

WHEREAS, the Town Council resolved on November 12, 1989 to retain the building for the Town for Town purposes other than library use; and

WHEREAS, any future use occupancy or renovation of the existing building would have to wait until occupancy of the new library in Pritchard Park in mid‑1993; and

WHEREAS, renovation of the building would require capital which could best be identified during fiscal year 1992‑93;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council reaffirms that the present library building shall be retained for Town purposes; that decisions regarding future use and financing of renovation of the building be made during 1992‑93; and that planning for the new library in Pritchard Park proceed based on a single facility service configuration.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Library Director Kathleen Thompson stated that the revised library building program called for a twenty seven thousand square foot library facility. She briefly reviewed the proposed use of building space, noting that the proposed meeting room would be sixty‑six percent larger than the current facility.

Ruth Thomas said that two hundred parking spaces would be needed, rather than the one hundred spaces proposed in the building program. She suggested that the Library Committee and Council might consider inclusion of a grasscrete, rather than concrete, parking lot on the site. Mr. Horton said that the reduction in the number of parking spaces had resulted from a greater emphasis on building improvements. He noted that it would be possible for the Council to add parking spaces at the site in the future. Mayor Howes noted that the Library Committee had concluded that the new facility would offer substantially more parking spaces than the existing library facility.

Council Member Brown inquired whether grading for parking would occur on the site. Mr. Horton said yes. Council Member Brown inquired whether provisions had been made for unpaved parking areas. Mr. Horton said there was no firm proposal for this type of parking. He added that arrangements of this type could be made in the future. Council Member Wallace stated that a local restaurant had made good use of parking in an unpaved area. Mayor Howes suggested that the Council could address parking concerns at the Special Use Permit stage of the development process.

Council Member Rimer noted that a variety of strategies for alternative parking designs are outlined in the Town's design guidelines. Council Member Rimer requested additional information concerning the provision of computer facilities in the new library facility. Ms. Thompson responded that public automation facilities were expensive to staff and support. She added that tables with electrical receptacles would be available for patrons wishing to use their personal laptop computers. Council Member Rimer asked whether it would be possible to provide printers for these patrons. Ms. Thompson responded that dot matrix printers could possibly be provided in two typing rooms in the library.

Council Member Brown requested information concerning provisions for energy conservation in the new library facility. Ms. Thompson stated that she had spoken to Josh Gurlitz concerning energy conservation proposals by Keith Aldridge. Ms. Thompson said she would have additional discussions concerning daylighting and other energy conservation strategies later in the month.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 4. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE REVISED LIBRARY BUILDING PROGRAM FOR A 27,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY (91‑1‑14/R‑4)

WHEREAS, the Town Council accepted HBW Associates' 1989 building program recommendation; and

WHEREAS, resources are available to complete a project of 27,000 square feet; and

WHEREAS, HBW Associates has recommended changes based on the original building program; and

WHEREAS, the Library Committee and staff have carefully reviewed the document and recommend its acceptance;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby accepts the revised building program as prepared by HBW Associates and recommended by the Library committee.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Rural Character

Town Manager Horton provided a brief overview of current rural character issues. He noted that referral to the staff was recommended in this matter. Council Me??er Andresen suggested that cluster villages and alternative systems be examined in greater detail. Council Member Rimer stated that hamlet settings would permit the clustering of wells which could provide an adequate supply of water. Council Member Andresen stated that the Orange County Commissioners were wrestling with the concept of alternative systems. She expressed her desire to have a plan in place which included alternative systems.

Council Member Wallace stated that the rural buffer was on the edge of becoming a suburbanized community. He added that the Town has over ninety‑eight percent controlling equity in the infrastructure of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority. Council Member Wallace said that the rural character issue transcended the Town's Comprehensive Plan. He expressed uncertainty that staff work on this matter could be adequately completed by the Council's January 28th meeting.

Council Member Brown expressed her desire for more detailed environmental impact information. Mr. Horton responded that Orange Water and Sewer Authority officials were in the process of preparing information concerning alternative treatment and individual septic tank systems. Council Member Brown also requested information concerning groundwater. Council Member Andresen noted that the meeting with Orange Water and Sewer Authority officials was intended to address general concerns of the Council.

COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 5. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF MATERIALS TO AMEND THE JOINT PLANNING AGREEMENT AND JOINT PLANNING AREA LAND USE PLAN (91‑1‑ 14/R‑5)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is a party to a Joint Planning Agreement, along with Orange County and the Town of Carrboro; and

WHEREAS, a Joint Public Hearing was held to consider changes to the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan and Joint Planning Agreement; and

WHEREAS, Orange County has requested partial approval of the proposed changes, with the remainder of the proposal being addressed at a later time following further discussion;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council refers this request to the Town Manager to prepare materials for the Council's consideration, as outlined in the attached December 19 letter from Orange County Commission Chair Moses Carey to Chapel Hill Mayor Jonathan Howes.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Brush Collection Ordinance Amendment

Public Works Director Bruce Heflin briefly reviewed the proposed amendment, noting that it would prohibit placement of brush in travelled portions of roadways or sidewalks. Council Member Andresen said that the proposed ordinance was a good one, which might prove difficult to enforce. Council Member Rimer inquired about the maximum size of brush piles. Mr. Heflin responded that individual piles could not exceed three cubic yards.

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROWN, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 1. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 8 OF THE TOWN CODE RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF BRUSH (91‑1‑14/0‑I)

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. ‑ sec. 8‑21; Definitions is revised by adding the following definition:

Brush. The term brush shall mean organic yard waste consisting of small and large tree branches, yard and garden trimmings, shrubbery trimmings, and logs. Brush does not include stumps, leaves, or grass clippings.

SECTION 2. ‑ Sec. 8‑21; Definitions. The definition of rubbish is revised to read as follows:

Rubbish. The term rubbish shall mean a variety of both combustible and non‑combustible solid waste materials, except garbage and brush; and the term shall include wood other than that which meets the definition of brush, ashes, leaves, grass clippings, small appliances, etc.

SECTION 3. ‑ A new Sec. 8‑24.1 is added to read as follows:

Brush Disposal. Shrubbery trimmings, tree trimmings and other brush shall be placed by the occupant at the front of the premises or immediately adjacent to that portion of the street right‑of‑way normally used by vehicles so as not to interfere With use of the traveled portions of roadways. Brush shall be cut into lengths not exceeding four (4) feet and tied into bundles not heavier than seventy‑five (75) pounds which can be readily handled by an individual collector.

Brush which is not trimmed to four (4) foot lengths and cut and bundled may be placed by the occupant at the front of the premises or immediately adjacent to that portion of the street right‑of‑way normally used by vehicles. The Town will not pick up logs weighing over seventy‑five (75) pounds and will not pick up accumulations of loose brush of over three (3) cubic yards.

Brush collection is on an unscheduled basis.

SECTION 4. ‑ Sec. 8‑24; Rubbish disposal is revised to read as follows:

Cardboard, corrugated board, kraft board, wooden crates, grass clippings or other rubbish shall be flattened and tied in bundles of such size that they can be handled by one collector or placed in either plastic bags, heavy paper bags, or refuse receptacles. Such bundles, bags, etc. shall be placed at the front of the premises or immediately adjacent to that portion of the street right‑of‑way normally used by vehicles or pedestrians.

Furniture and appliances may be placed behind the curb for special pickup after the Public Works Department has been notified.

SECTION 5. ‑ Sec. 8‑32.(b) is hereby revised to read as follows:

Rubbish/Brush Placed for Collection. Rubbish and brush may be placed upon said right‑of‑way subject to the pre‑collection practices set forth herein. Such rubbish or brush shall be placed behind the curb, or where there is no curb, off the traveled portion of the street. No rubbish or brush shall be placed so as to block the sidewalk.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Boards and Commissions

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 5.1. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE PROCESS FOR CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO TOWN ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (91‑1‑14/R‑5.1)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby adopts by the following schedule for appointments to Town Advisory Boards and Commissions:

May 13th Library Board of Trustees

Planning Board

May 28th Board of Adjustment

Historic District Commission

Parks and Recreation Commission

June 1Oth Community Appearance Commission

Greenways Commission

Transportation Board

June 24th Housing Advisory Board

Human Services Advisory Board

Personnel Appeals Committee

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nominations for appointments shall be made at the regular meeting preceding scheduled appointments.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

Council Member Andresen requested that the Council receive information concerning the attendance of board and commission members seeking reappointment.

COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ANDRESEN, TO NOMINATE ALL APPLICANTS TO THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE COMMISSION, FOR APPOINTMENT CONSIDERATION AT THE COUNCIL'S JANUARY 28TH MEETING. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

Mayor Howes noted that he had been contacted by Paul Fullagar, who had expressed his desire to consider serving on the Appearance Commission. Mayor Howes noted that this meant that only one, rather than two, appointments, would be required.

Consent Agenda

COUNCIL MEMBER WERNER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 6. THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY (8‑0).

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING VARIOUS RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES (91‑1‑ 14/R‑6)

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby adopts the resolutions and ordinances as submitted by the Town Manager in regard to the following:

a. Stinson Street parking restrictions (O-2).

b. UMTA funding certification (R‑7).

c. Certified local government grant application (R‑8).

d. Setting joint Council/OWASA meeting (R‑9).

e. Deleted.

f. Durham Cablevision franchise agreement (first reading) (0‑3).

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (91‑1‑ 14/0‑2)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill

SECTION I

That section 21‑27 "No parking as to particular streets" is amended by inserting the following therein, in appropriate alphabetical order.

Street Side From To

Isley Street East N.Columbia Street A point 75

feet north-

east.

Isley Street West N. Columbia Street Stinson St.

N. Stinson St. South N. Columbia Street The western

end.

N. Stinson St. North N. Columbia Street A point 75

feet west.

Stinson Street North N. Columbia Street Isley Street

Stinson Street South N. Columbia Street A point 75

feet east.

SECTION II

That section 21‑27.1 (C) "No parking during certain hours" is amended by inserting the following therein, in appropriate alphabetical order.

Street Side From To

Isley Street East A point 75 feet Stinson St.

northeast of N.

Columbia St.

N. Stinson St. North A point 75 feet The western

of N. Columbia St. end of the

street.

Stinson Street South A point 75 feet Isley Street

east of N. Columbia

Street.

SECTION III

These ordinances shall be effective on Monday, February 25, 1991.

SECTION IV

All ordinances and portions of ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THAT THE PROPOSED TOWN PARK/RIDE FACILITY ALONG U.S. 15‑501 SOUTH IS CONSISTENT WITH LOCALLY ADOPTED LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION PLANS AND WILL NOT PRODUCE INCONSISTENT SECONDARY DEVELOPMENT (91‑1‑14/R‑7)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is committed to increasing the use of public transit through a variety of means, including the provision of park/ride facilities along major Town thoroughfares; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has proposed to construct a 500‑ space park/ride facility along U.S. 15‑501 South; and

WHEREAS, the location of this park/ride facility is consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and Short Range Transit plan; and

WHEREAS, the location of this park/ride facility will not result in secondary development that is inconsistent with the proposed use or the Town's Comprehensive Plan;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the proposed park/ride facility along u.s. 15‑501 South is consistent with local plans and will not result in secondary development that is inconsistent with those plans.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR 1991 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS (91‑1‑14/R8)

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill has been recognized as a Certified Local Government pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980; and

WHEREAS, the North Carolina Historic Preservation Office has invited Certified Local Governments to apply for funds for historic preservation projects;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to prepare and submit an application for $5,000, to be matched by the Town of Chapel Hill, to conduct historic significance studies within Chapel Hill planning jurisdiction.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MEETING WITH THE OWASA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (91‑1‑14/R‑9)

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the Orange Water and Sewer Authority has indicated that the Authority's Board of Directors can meet with the Town Council on the evening of February 6th, and has offered OWASA's Community Room as a meeting location;

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council hereby requests that the Orange Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors meet with the Council at 7:30 p.m. on February 6, 1991 in the OWASA Community Room, 400 Jones Ferry Road, Carrboro.

This the 14th day of January, 1991.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DURHAM CABLEVISION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE (91‑1‑14/0‑3)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill:

SECTION I

That the Council hereby amends the "Ordinance Granting a Franchise to Cablevision of Durham, Inc....,(88‑2‑8/0‑1)" as follows:

REVISE Section 14 to read as follows:

Franchise area. The franchise area shall be the area which is both (1) within the Town of Chapel Hill corporate limits, as may be amended, and (2) in Durham County; and shall include East and West Lakeview Drives in Orange County.

SECTION II

This franchise ordinance amendment shall be effective upon adoption of two meetings of the Town Council and upon acceptance by Cablevision of Durham, Inc.

This the 14th day of January, 1991. (FIRST READING)

COUNCIL MEMBER RIMER MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PRESTON, TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING.

The meeting stood adjourned at 10:13 p.m.