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~~~,~ D. Wolf's Pond, Section S Mr. Haithcock stated that this plat had been previously approved by the County Planning Board and the Board of Commissioners, however, the developers had failed to record said plat and the plat had to be reapproved by both Boards prior to its being recorded.. llpon motion of Commissioner Henry S. Walker, seconded by Commissioner Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted that the plat entitled Wolf's Pond, Section S be reapproved. It was brought to the attention of the Board that the Public Hearing that had been scheduled for Monday, October 21, 1974 did conflict with the regular Board of Alderman's ~, meeting of the town of Chapel Hill. Discussion ensued. Mr. Gattis stated that the advertisment of the meeting had been placed in the local papers and that all adjourning property owners had been notified and that he felt the _. Board of Commissioners should proceed with the public hearing. The Clerk advising was instructed to write the town of Chapel Hill advising them bf the complications involved in trying to change the date of the scheduled public hearing. John Cline, Trustee, for the New Hope Fire District, requested that the Board approve an insurance rating for his district, He stated that some major benefits could accrue to the Volunteer Firemen if an insurance rating could be established. Mr. Cline stated that they would be eligable for Firemen's pension fund, Firemen's relief fund, and a $25,000 life insurance policy. Discussion ensued. Upon motion of Commissioner Henry 5. Walker, seconded by Comr. Flora Garrett, it was moved and adopted, that the Board approve a Resolution that would allow the New Hope Fire Association to proceed with their request for an insurance rating. Chairman Walker referred the Board to Item II on the Agenda: (Representatives of ECOS to dicuss the Environmental Impact Statement prepared far the I-40 Project and possible Covnty participation in a Civil Lawsuit relating to this subject.) Representative of ECOS, Drew Diehl, detailed the involment of ECOS with the prp- posed I-40 project. He stated that the Environmental Impact Statement that had been released on the proposed addition to I-40 did not meet the federal guidelines. He proceeded to detail the positions taken by ECOS relative to the matter of T-40 and to request the Board of Comrs. to consider to be co-plaintiff in any legal action taken by ECOS on the matter of the construction of I-40. Mr. Diehl further asked the Board to write a letter to the U. S. Dept. of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administrator requesting that the now Environmental Impact Statement fully meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines written by the Council on Environmental Quality. Aiscussion ensued between the Board, Mr. Diehl, and Mark Burnham. Commissioner Garrett suggested that the Board comply with the request from ECOS as it will let the State know that we are concerned and that we feel we should be kept advised of the proposed plans for Alternates to I-40. Further Discussion ensued. Commissioner Flora Garrett then moved that the Board ask the U. S. Department of Transportation for another impact statement on the proposed Alternate I=A of I-40 and that they extensively follow the federal guidelines in preparation of the new impact statement. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Richard E. Whitted, Chairman walker called for a vote on the motion. .All the Commissioners voted dye. Chairman Walker then declared the motion passed. Chairman walker referred to Item III on the Agenda: (Consideration of the Proposed County Recreation Ordinance.) Commissioner Melvin Whitfield moved for the adoption and acceptance of the pro- posed Recreation Ordinance. Commissioner Richard E. Whitted called for a point of Order. Discussion ensued on the legal requirements needed for the adoption of the Ordinance. It was pointed out that the County Atty. had stated that the Ordinance could be adopted on the first reading if no member of the Board opposed the Ordinance. Discussion ensued. Chairman Walker stated that he would entertain a motion to proceed with the adoption of the Ordinance as it was presented by the Recreation Study Committee. Commissioner Richard Whitted stated that prior to taking any action on the matter that he wanted the County Admr. to talk with the people in Alamance County and Find out how the funding is arranged in their various Recreation Districts. It was agreed that Mr. Gattis would make this inquiry and that the matter would be deferred until the October 15th meeting. Chairman Walker referred to Item IV on the Agenda: (biscussion of the proposed Sedimentation Task Force Idea presented at the September 3rd. meeting of the Board `" of Commissioners.) Commiasioner Flora Garrett had presented to each Board member a proposed list of names that could be considered for appointment to the Citizens Sedimentation Task Force. She stated that this list was presented as a source of discussion and that she felt other names should be added to the list. Action on the matter was deferred until the October 15th meeting. Chairman Walker referred to Item V on the Agenda: (Appointments: Mr. Rpbert Frey has resigned from the Chapel Hill Board of Adjustments. His term expires July 31,1967.