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8 • We expect to have information in the next few weeks about application and fees for the 2009 season. (There is no application fee for this year,only a stall fee of$5.While not finalized,we expect the recommended application fee for next year to be$75,with a$5 stall fee.) Action Two: If desired by the HFM membership,we will facilitate a process that brings HFM to the Public Market House as an entity in a way that provides continuity of name for the market and recognizes Beverly as the HillsboroughlPMH market founder.Working together to create a positive legacy and sense of continuity would be well received by the community and mutually beneficial to all participating vendors and stakeholders. Given the earlier decision of the commissioners,and that the OCFM market organizational structure is well underway,we could not recommend simply transferring operations at the Public Market House to HFM, Farmers of Orange,the South Estes Market,or any other group. HFM obviously has a third option of continuing as an separate entity and locating somewhere other than the Public Market House.We respect your right to operate as a private independent market,and if that is your ultimate decision,we wish you well. However we believe our farmers, artisans,and citizens would benefit most by coming together under the Public Market House. If making the strongest market to support farmers,artisans,and the Orange County Community is your goal, please consider the proposed actions and bring the Hillsborough Farmers Market to the Public Market House. Feel free to contact me or any other member of the OCFM Oversight Committee with any questions, comments,or suggestions.(732-2104 x233,or tom.stevens @hillsboroughnc.orq) With warm regards, Tom Stevens, Mayor Chair,OCFM Oversight Committee www.orangencfarmersmarket.orq 101 East Orange Street + P.O.Box 429 • Hillsborough,North Carolina 27278 919-732-1270 + 919-644-2390