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MINUTES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY ""t ~ "^" 49 % BOARA OF COMMISSIONERS October 17, 1972 The Board of County Commissioners of Orange County met in regular session in the District Courtroom of the Courthouse in Hillsborough, North Carolina, on October 17, 1972, at 8 P. M. Members Present: Chairman Harvey D. Bennett and Commissioners William C. Ray and C. Norman Walker. Members Absent: Commissioners Harry S. Walker and Ira A. Ward. Chairman Bennett recognized Walter McDade, who is employed by the Joint Orange-Chatham Community Action Agency, as the Director of the Efland-Cheeks Multi-Purpose Center. Mr. McDade advised the Board that it was the desire of his agency to develop a recreation center that would contain a swimming pool, lighted ball field, fishing pond and other recreational facilities in conjunction with the Ef7.and Cheeks Multi-Purpose Canter. Ha stated that 3t was his desire to apply for a $120,000.00 Federal Grant for the purpose of developing the proposed recreation project; however, it was hie understanding that this type of grant would be Funded on a 50/50 basis. He felt that at least $10,000.00 could be raised from a community drive and that grading work oould be secured from the Army Corps of Engineers and that North Carolina State Uhiveraity might design the engineering work needed for the project. He stated that hie urpose is ' being present was to request that the County consider allocating 30,000.00 for the purchase of a nine (9) sate tract of land for the proposed project payable in a three (3) year period. Mr. McDade stated that in order to file the grant application a decision must be reached bq- December lat. Chairman Sennett informed Mr. MaDa.de that the Board would take this request under advisement. Chairman Bennett recognized C. W. Davie. Mr. Davie requested the County to consider sharing the coat of installing a b" water line from the prison camp along old highway 86 in order to assist with further residential development in the area. He estimated that the cost of extending this line would be approximately $3,000.00. Chairman Bennett explained to Mr. Davis that the County had, in the past, constructed avatar lines to industries which were proposing to , locate in the area, however, the Board had not been previously approached ' about residential development. Chairman Bennett stated that he, personally, felt that the Board should not consider this type of expenditure, but that it would be discussed Further by the members of the Board. Chairman Bennett recognized Mark Burnham, Regional Planner for the Triangle J Council of Governments. Mr. Burnham presented the Board with a memorandum relative to the Eno River Gorge and Eno Wilderness Area. It was pointed out that THE NATURE CONSERVANCY had recently acquired a large tract of 7.and that they would.aonvey to the State as an entrance to a State Park. It was pointed out that several land owners whose property adjjoina the river would also be willing to donate their land to a State Park. Reports were given by Mrs. Douglas Hill, Mrs. Carl Anderson and Don Cox ae to the activities of persona who were vitally interested in preserving the uniouenesa of the Eno River Gorge. 2t was pointed out that the Eno Preservation Society was auspicious of the motives of the City of Durham, because the City was buying property in the area and seeking to acquire additicnal property. All representatives felt that the city did intend to use the area as a reservoir Bite. It was pointed out that alternate aitea were available from the Flat River or that Lake Mickie could be extended. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Comma saioner William C. Ray, seconded by Commissioner Norman Walker, it was moved and adopted, that the Board adapt a resolution opposing, at this point in time, the creation of a water reservoir along the Fho in Orange County. Chairman Bennett recognized IJr. Sarah Dent, Commander of the Orange County Rescue Squad. Dr. Dent stated that the rescue squad did not want to be situated in the proposed medical complex as they had been offered a lot on South Churton Street Extension. She stated that by unanimous vote the members of the Rescue Squad had expressed their desire tc be located on the South Churton Street Extension property. Chairman Sennett thanked Dr. Dent for relaying the wishes of the Rescue Squad and stated that the request would be considered by the full ' F' board at its next meeting. Upon motion of Commissioner Norman Walker, seconded by Commissioner William C. Ray, it was moved and adopted, that A. S. Altemueller be appointed as a member of the Orange County Planning Board and that said term would be immediately effective.