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PUBLIC COMMENT <br /> Melvin Whitfield said that all of the creeks and branches on his property have already <br /> been graded, dug out, fenced, and sown with grass. He asked if there was any point in doing <br /> anything with this. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs said that the Hillsborough Economic Development District that <br /> was developed jointly 8-10 years ago banned drive-thrus and Hillsborough ignores this in <br /> approving developments. <br /> Commissioner Nelson said that Carrboro has had a prohibition for drive- thrus since <br /> 1994. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to <br /> refer the matter to the Planning Board with a request that a recommendation be returned to the <br /> County Board of Commissioners in time for the agenda schedule of the June 2, 2009 BOCC <br /> meeting, and adjourn the public hearing until June 2, 2009 in order to receive and accept the <br /> Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> Commissioner Jacobs asked that there be a longer microphone stem for the public on <br /> March Td. Also, he thinks that there should be a North Carolina and an American flag in this <br /> room. <br /> D. ADJOURNMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to <br /> adjourn the meeting at 10:18 PM. <br /> Valerie Foushee, Chair <br /> Donna S. Baker, CMC <br /> Clerk to the Board <br />