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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1989 The Orange County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, April 3, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Old Courthouse, Hillsborough, North Carolina. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr. , and Commissioners Stephen Halkiotis, John Hartwell, Shirley E. Marshall and Don Willhoit. ATTORNEY PRESENT: Geoffrey Gledhill. STAFF PRESENT: County Manager John M. Link, Jr. , Assistant County Manager Albert Kittrell, Recreation and Parks Director Mary Anne Black, Clerk to the Board Beverly A. Blythe, Planning Director Marvin Collins, and Tax Assessor Kermit Lloyd. BOARD AND MANAGERS COMMENTS The date in #1 of the recommendation for item G-4 was corrected to read May 1 instead of April 1. The recommendation for F3 was added to read "to approve the 31 requests for refunds of tax bills as submitted by the Tax Assessor" . The statement "and authorize the Chair to sign" was added to item Dl. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. MATTERS ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Chairman Carey announced that all those who wish to speak will be heard at the time their item is discussed. 2. MATTERS NOT ON THE PRINTED AGENDA Mr. Everett Squires complained about the chicken manure and the way it was being spread all in one place near his home. He expressed concern about the contamination of the water supply in the area. Because of the smell he cannot eat in his own home. He asked that his taxes be reduced by 75%. He also complained about the closest green box location being fifteen miles from his home. Chairman Carey informed Mr. Squires that his request for a reduction in taxes would need to be made to the Tax Assessor. The County is trying to find additional green box locations. Commissioner Marshall made reference to the injunction and questioned how limited the County is. She asked that this situation be reviewed to see if the County could do more. County Manager John Link informed the Board that he is monitoring this situation and the health aspect is being investigated by the Environmental Health staff. They will continue to monitor the situation. Commissioner Willhoit suggested having Environmental Management look at the situation and, more specifically, monitor how near the manure is to a stream. He asked that the County order be reviewed to see if it could be changed since it is clearly not effective in terms of the Squires. C. MINUTES - NONE PUBLIC CHARGE Chairman Moses Carey, Jr. read the Public Charge.