THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA

 

Monday, April 23, 2001

 

AGENDA

 

 

 1.    Opening of Regular Session—Pledge of Allegiance

 

 2.    Agenda Adjustments

 

 3.    Minutes

 

a.       February 5, 2001Worksession

b.       February 26, 2001 Regular Session

 

 4.     Resolution for William A. Clement

 

William A Clement, a longtime executive of North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and husband of former County Commissioner Josephine Dobbs Clement, died on March 24, 2001.  A resolution has been prepared honoring his life, accomplishments, and the extraordinary service he generously rendered to this community.

 

County Manager's Recommendation: Approve the resolution and present to the family of Mr. Clement.

 

 5.     Resolution Honoring Kimberly Rogers, Miss N. C. Teen All-American

 

A resolution has been prepared honoring Miss Kimberly Rogers, a Southern High School senior.  She was crowned Miss N. C. Teen All-American in January.  Later this year, she will represent the state at the national pageant in Miami, Florida.

 

County Manager's Recommendation: Approve the resolution and present to
Miss Rogers along with sincere congratulations from the Board.

 

6.        Proclamation Recognizing “National County Government Week"

 

A proclamation naming the week of April 22 – 28, 2001 as “National County Government Week" has been prepared for the Board’s approval.

 

County Manager's Recommendation: Approve the requested proclamation.

 

 7.    Public Hearing on the 2001-2002 Consolidated Action Plan Draft Adoption

 

The City of Durham Department of Housing and Community Development requests that the Board of County Commissioners hold the 2001-2002 Consolidated Action Plan Draft public hearing to receive comments and adopt the plan for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

The adopted Citizen Participation Plan requires that two public hearings be held prior to submission of the Consolidated Action Plan to HUD.  The purpose of the first public hearing is to receive comments pertaining to HOME program needs in Durham.  The Board of County Commissioners “needs" public hearing was held on February 12, 2001.  Comments were received from three citizens.  The City Council “needs" public hearing was held on February 5, 2001.  The purpose of the second public hearing is to receive comments on the Consolidated Action Plan Draft.

 

The Department of Housing and Community Development requested that the Board of County Commissioners hold its Consolidated Action Plan Draft public hearing on April 23, 2001.  The Department of Housing and Community Development requested that the City Council hold its Consolidated Action Plan Draft public hearing on April 16, 2001.  Recommendations and editing comments received during the 30-day public review period (March 12, 2001 through April 12, 2001) will be included in the final version of the 2001-2002 Consolidated Action Plan.  The Consolidated Action Plan makes general HOME program funding allocations.

 

       Charlene Montford, Director of the City of Durham Department of Housing and Community Development, has reviewed this request and recommends that the Board of County Commissioners hold the 2001-2002 Consolidated Action Plan Draft public hearing and adopt the Plan for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

       Resource Person(s): Michael Pullum, Senior Planner, will attend the meeting to answer questions.

 

County Manager's Recommendation: Hold the 2001-2002 Consolidated Action Plan Draft public hearing and adopt the plan for submission to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

 8.    Public Hearing on Permanently Closing 486 Linear Feet of Alston Avenue on the Westside of Hopson Road

 

On April 9, 2001, the Board adopted a resolution declaring the intent of the Board of County Commissioners to consider permanently closing 486± linear feet (.65 acre) of Alston Avenue on the west side of Hopson Road, south of Alexander Drive (Tax Map 543, PIN 0737), and set a public hearing for April 23, 2001, to consider permanently closing 486± linear feet of Alston Avenue on the west side of Hopson Road south of Alexander Drive.

 

The Durham City-County Planning Department requests that the Board of County Commissioners:

 

1.    Hold a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed closing of 486± linear feet of Alston Avenue; and

2.    Consider permanently closing 486± linear feet of Alston Avenue on the west side of Hopson Road south of Alexander Drive.

 

Resource Person(s): Dick Hails, Assistant Director for Development Management, Durham City-County Planning Department

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners hold the public hearing and consider permanently closing 486± linear feet (.65 acre) of Alston Avenue.

 

 9.    Public Hearing—K. Dan McKittrick, Applicant (Rezoning Case P00-87)

 

        K. Dan McKittrick will present to the Board of County Commissioners a request to rezone 23.98 acres located at 7601 and 7721 Herndon Road, PIN #0727-01-08-7357;  Tax Map 533-01-3;  Request:  RD (F/J-B) to PDR 2.25 (F/J-B).  The proposal is in general conformance with the adopted small area plan and 2020 Plan, and the Area C Draft I-40/NC 54 Corridor Study. The rezoning supports low-density residential development (up to 4 units per acre).  Staff recommends approval. The Zoning Committee of the Durham Planning Commission conducted public hearings on January 23, 2001 and March 13, 2001, and voted 6-1 to recommend denial. 

 

        Case Planner: Cassandre Haynesworth

 

        The public hearing for this request was advertised on April 6 and April 13, 2001 in the Durham Herald-Sun.

 

Resource Person(s): Sheila Stains-Ramp, Planning Supervisor, and Dick Hails, Assistant Director

 

County Manager's Recommendation: The Manager’s recommendation is that the Board conduct the public hearing and approve the rezoning, if appropriate based on public comment.

 

10.     Preliminary Resolution for Bond Issue

 

        The Board of Commissioners is requested to adopt a preliminary resolution for the bond issue in November.  This resolution is the first official step taken in potentially calling for a vote on proposed bonds.  The resolution will be drafted following the Board’s meeting on Friday, April 20, 2001, since the exact projects which will be included will not be known until then.

 

        Resource Person(s): S. C. Kitchen, County Attorney

 

        County Manager's Recommendation: Approve the Preliminary Bond Resolution to start the process of calling for a bond referendum in November.

 

11.   Board Appointments—Durham County Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees

 

Garry E. Umstead, CMC, Clerk to the Board, will distribute ballots to make appointments to the Durham County Hospital Corporation Board of Trustees.

 

12.   Closed Session

 

The Board of Commissioners is requested to adjourn to closed session to consider the performance of a public officer pursuant to G. S. § 143-318.11(a)(6).