P-0030 - Procedures for Approving Pyrotechnics Permits 01-18-1994

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69.9 Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and OWASA to develop system design and operational codicils precluding any possibility that sewer service from thi~- system would be available to any other users; and (6) direct staff to wo: with the homeowners, the City of Durham, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrbor and OWASA to develop a system ownership and operational proposals satisfactory to the Board. Commissioner Gordon asked that a certification be issued by the Health Director stating that this failure constitutes an emergency situation. Health Director Dan Reimer stated that the system is being operated without a permit. The system could not be recertified. Chair Carey said that all plans will come back to the Board for a royal. VOTE: UNANIMOUS ~, ~~' 9~ . ~~~ ~ ~ ~c B. PROCEDURES FOR APPROVING PYROTECHNICS PERMITS ~~ ~~ ~ ~/ John-Link presented policies and procedures by which pyrotechnics permits are approved. Commissioner Gordon clarified for the record that when the Board of County Commissioners denies a permit, it does not mean that they cancel the show. They do not cancel shows. .She stated that fireworks are against the law in North Carolina because they are presumed unsafe and the issue is .public safety and that is why the County Commissioners must approve these permits. she questioned why the Board must approve these permits if the process is completely an administrative matter. Commissioner Willhoit feels that the Board should be able •t -"• ~rescribe conditions under which the staff may act. The Board discussed the checklist and the procedure as recommended in the agenda abstract and as stated below in the motion. The Board decided they would ask for local legislation designating the Dean Smith Center as a separate entity or authority whereby they can approve these permits and also assume full liability. Commissioner Gordon suggested increasing the $1,000,000 liability that is required. ,_ Jeff Elliott, Director. of the Dean Smith Center, stated that he is .also concerned with public safety. He supports the procedure as presented by the County Manager and agreed to increase the amount of liability insurance. He explained that pyrotechnics have been proven to be safe and invited the Board members to a demonstration before their next concert. A motion was made_by Chair Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the checklist as presented in the agenda abstract and adopt as policy that the criteria listed on the checklist must be completed to the satisfaction of County staff in its entirety. If the checklist criteria is met to staff satisfaction in its entirety, the application for Board approval will be presented to the Board as an item for decision on the Consent Agenda. Upan Board approval, the County Manager is authorized to issue a pyrotechnics permit. If for whatever reason, the checklist criteria cannot be met in its entirety to staff satisfaction, the request for a pyrotechnics permit will be placed on the agenda under items for decision Regular Agenda. The manager will bring a policy back to the Board for approval at a later meeting. ~TE: UNANIMOUS C. PHASE I - SMART START IMPLEMENTATION