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~~ Mr. Burnham stated that before the study could begin, a lead agency must be designed, the area to be studied must be defined and who the State deals with must be stipulated. He remarked that during various discussions he had senced that Hillsborough should be designated as the lead agency and he believed the County would agree. Hillsborough would extend its area as shown on the attached map. Mr. Burnham informed the Board that an identical resolution would be prepared for each governng body. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired if the engineering problem has been settled and Mr. Burnham replied that an engineer had been selected. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whiffed, it was moved that the Joint Resolution Establishing the Study Area and the Lead Agency for the Iillsborough Area 201 Facility Plan be adopted naming Hillsborough as the designated lead agency and the area to studied as shown on the attached map. The Chairman referred to Item #3 on the Agenda_ Mr. Mark Burnham will present the Communit;n Development Plan developed by the Orange County Community Development Task Force. This plan needs the Board's approval. Mr. Burnham presented updated copies of the two Alternative sheets previously distributed and an updated application. He stated that the Task Force on Community Development had met and revised Alternative Sheets 1 and 2 and that the monies were balanced as reflected on the new sheet. He emphasised the Housing Rehabilitation Program and stated that the Carrboro area would receive about one_fourth of the rehabilita- tion monies and the County would receive the remainder. Mr. Burnham informed the Board that the deadline was September 30, 1975, as the application must be in Greensboro by that date. Chairman Garrett inquired about the work-crews which were started in January of 1975. The County Manager stated that the work-crews were hired through Emergency Jobs and were funded through June 30, 1976. Commissioner Pinney inquired why the Title XX figure on the third sheet of Alternates had changed from $24,000. to $25,000. Mr. Burnham stated that the Task Force had added the additional $1,000. He stated further that the appointed Task Force was a very able committee. Commissioner Walker stated that his problem was that he felt the monies were being spread too thin. He considered the waste water treat- ment as the number one problem and that Hillsborough could put the money to better use since Hillsborough already had it's structure. Mr. Burnham replied that there was validity far Hillsborough, however, other areas in the Triangle area are in greater need than .Hillsborough. He suggested following the recommendation which the Task Force had prepared in their original report and concentrate on Rehabilitation of Housing. Mr. whited stated that he could not see how Orange County could not endorse the application because of areas in the County which needed help. Commissioner Gustaveson moved that the Soard accept the recommendation of the TAsk Force and approve the application. Commissioner Whitted seconded the motion. The Chairman called for the vote. Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Pinney and Whitted voted aye. Commissioner Walker voted nay. The motion was declared passed.