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11 Joe Diggs, a resident of Sunshine Acres, inquired as to the exact location of the proposed site. Tt was determined that the site was owned by James Freeland and located where Jefferson Drive runs out. Mr. Diggs stated that he was opposing the proposed site and that Bruce Gornto, who also lives in the area, had requested that his opinion be voiced. Sue Williams, a resident of Sunshine Acres, stated that the pro- posed site would be located approximately one-half lot away from her property and she felt that all property value in the area would be decreased if the Animal Pound and Maintenance Garage were place d. in - the area. Hilda Brody of Hillsborough inquired if there was a possibility of the County going with Chapel Hill in securing a proper Animal Shelter. Chairman Garrett advised 24s. Brody that the matter would be dis~ cussed later in the meeting. Glenn Gardner, a resident of Sunshine Acres, stated that he and his wife were opposed to the location of a Dag Pound and Maintenance Garage in the area. He suggested that since the County owned other property on the Orange Grove Road that the Dog Pound and Maintenance Garage be located behind the new Grady Brown School. Johnny Horner reported that the County had investigated the possibility of locating the facility behind the school but that land was not available. Roger Date Stephens, a resident of Sunshine Acres stated that his wife was allergic to dogs and he had .recently invested $43,000. in his property...;. He_has four young daughters under 10 years of age, therefore, he was opposed to the location of the Animal Shelter and Garage. Wayne Kendrick spoke in opposition to the Dog Pound and Garage. Mrs. Glenn Gardner stated that many residents of the area have young children and that the increase in traffic in the area gave cause for anxiety concerning the safety of their children. Ms. Gardierstated that all the residents felt the Dag Pound was needed, however, the County should seek other sites. Chairman Garrett inquired if there were any persons present to speak in favor of the proposed site. She stated that she knew there were people present who wished to speak in favor of the Dog Pound. Kitty Murphy of Hillsborough spoke in favor of securing an adequate facility for unwanted animals. Pat xennedy of Chapel Hill spoke in favor of a joint shelter with the County joining with Chapel Hill. She stated that the Humane Society was willing to meet with representatives from the towns of Chapel Hill, Carrbaro, Hillsborough and the County for the purpose of pursuing the project and she spoke further of the advantages of an Animal Shelter instead of the old concept of a Dog Pound. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired if it were true that the town of Chapel Hi11 planned to move in the next month by purchasing approxi- mately 40 acres of land for a Dog Pound site? He was advised that this was the understanding of the Humane Society. Commissioner Gustaveson suggested that perhaps the Board should make inquiries concerning the plans of the town of Chapel Hi11. Hilda Brody suggested that if the County was in favor of a joint shelter then she would urge all units of government cooperate on this point a1d coordinate their efforts. The County Manager was instructed to contact the town of Chapel 'rIill in order to determine what plans, if any, they have to puzchase land for an Animal Shelter or what plans they have relative to an Animal Shelter.