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~~~ The Chairman recognized Lindsey Efland. Mr. Efland stated that he was speaking as a concerned citizen and that .he feels it is important to the County that these personal va.ews be expresses. He continued to express the following views: 1. Essentially, the Board is divided into two groups. One urban and one rural, commonly known as Northern Orange and Southern• Orange. There is no dialogue existing between these two groups. 2. There is a lack of meaningful discussion on motions as they come before the Board, becuase the urban group has the power of the votes to carry the motion, and ignore any opinions contrary to the majority view. Mr. Efland cited the Board stand on the museum issue, and the decision to withdraw from the Health District. He stated that many people in the County see this Boad operating as a "clique" He added that the County was beginning to wrestle with the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning and the Land Use Planning, and the only way that would be acceptable to the people, is to establish meaningful dialogue between the several groups which will probably spring up. 3. The rural, Northern seciton of the County does not feel that their voice is being heard on this Board. Mr. Efland stated that in order to improve communications between the Board and to establish dialogue between the Commissioners, he would like to suggest the following: 1. That each Commissioners make a commitment to try to understand both pros and cons, of issues as they arise. 2. That each Commissioner broaden his circle of contracts to include people who general'do not see things from the same point of things that he does. 3. At least twice a year, each Commissioner appear before some group in another part of the County from their normal constituents. 4. GVhen the EM5 Communication System is established, make on tele- phone number available for the general public to talk with elected officials. 5. A follow up on Commissioner Pinney's suggestion of a peoples' day where citizens can get answers to questions. Chairman Whined expressed his appreciation to Mr. Efland for his comments. The Chairman referred to Item 12: A Resolution requesting rating of the Orange Rural Fire Protection District. Commissioner Walker, the County Fire Commissioner, stated that he had not been requested to inspect the Orange Rural Fire Department, however, he requested the Clerk to schedule this inspection for Friday, March l8, 1977 1977, at 12:00 Noon. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the application far Financial Assist- ance to a Fire Department under the Provision of~a Resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Orange County. (F6r copy of the Resolution requesting rating of the Orange Rural Fire Protection District, see page of this book.) The Chairman stated that the application would be signed after the inspection is made. The meeting was then adjourned. !~/ //r~' ~- f "Jr I Y ~ichard Whitted, Ch irman Agatha Johnson, Clerk