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15 6 A motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the requests for proposals for preparation of a nomination of the White Oak Grove School to the National Register of Historic Places. VOTE: UNANIMOUS 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION - REGULAR AGENDA a. Housing Bond Program Policy The Board considered approving the Housing Bond Program Policy. Keith Cook summarized the concerns expressed by the County Commissioners at their October meeting and the responses of the committee. The committee also added language to the policy which requires all existing housing projects to be completed within three years of funding and all new construction projects to begin within three years of funding award. Commissioner Jacobs asked about the urgent repair program and if a review committee will make recommendations. Keith Cook said that Orange Community Housing administers this review. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the Housing Bond Program Policy. VOTE: UNANIMOUS b. Forest Service Contract The Board considered an annual agreement with the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources to support N.C. Forest Service activities in Orange County. John Link made reference to the concern expressed by Orrin Pilkey and the Orange County Forest Ranger Brad Bowling was available to speak to their responsibilities and also the responsibility of state government. Brad Bowling said that they are responsible for all logging services and in this particular case there was a violation. He said that while they respond to complaints, generally violations are referred to the Land Resources Division of DENR. He said that in this incident cited by Dr. Pilkey, the loggers will be required to come back and plant trees and do whatever is necessary to prevent erosion. In answer to a question from Commissioner Halkiotis, Brad Bowling said that loggers can cut to the property lines because there are no required setbacks. There was a consensus to have Geoffrey Gledhill check to see if there is any way that the County can require licensing of loggers and report this information to the County Commissioners at their next meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Halkiotis to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the annual agreement between Orange County and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and request that the County Attorney report on what the County Commissioners can do to regulate loggers. VOTE: UNANIMOUS C. Facilitated Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study Area and Joint Area Planning Agreement Amendments Relative to Transition Area I and 11 and "Floating" Conditional Use Districts The Board considered adopting proposals amending the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan and Map and the Joint Planning Agreement to incorporate the Facilitated Small Area Plan for Carrboro's Northern Study Area. Chair Gordon said that Interim Planning Director Gene Bell will make a presentation and Carrboro's Planning Director Roy Williford is available to answer questions. The County Commissioners will then take public comment for one hour and then assess the situation. Gene Bell pointed out on a map the area under consideration. He said that on April 8, 1998 they had a Joint Planning public hearing. Many citizen comments and concerns were raised at the hearing and an attachment to the agenda abstract dated May 26,1998 from the Carrboro Board of Aldermen attempts to address these comments and concerns. He reviewed the process and timeline as included in the abstract. The recommendation includes two options, (1) adoption of the Planning Board recommendations as outlined in the agenda or (2) denial of the recommendations as outlined in the agenda. NOTE: Since this is not a public hearing , the following comments are summarized. Michael Nelson . Mayor of Carrboro, said that the plan gives Carrboro the tools they need to curb urban sprawl. He made reference to the Northern Transition Area Advisory Committee and said that they would be willing to compromise on the composition of this committee. Dave Rudder, longtime resident of Calavander, feels that many people put many hours into the Joint Planning